Month: July 2018

HA W7 R2 treating patients in primary care in weight loss

Type of document           Essay

1 Page

Subject area         Nursing

Academic Level Master

Style      APA       Number of references  2

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Guadalupe Romero

U7DT1

COLLAPSE

When treating patients in primary care we will have to educate patients on maintain a health weight. The estimated percentage of overweight and obese people in american is at about 69%, low- income women are at the highest risk(Bickley, 2012). To calculate a patient Body mass index (BMI) we need their height and weight. When a patient is above 25 % they are overweight and above 30% they are obese (Bickley, 2012). When a patient becomes obese this can cause them to many health problems like DM2 and HTN (Bickley, 2012). The first thing to do is educating the patients on their obesity, how its affecting their health, and how they can loss the weight. The patient has to want to loss the weight otherwise this wont work. To help a patient to lose weight the have be educated on the food they eat, this means getting a nutritionist on board to show the patient what they should be eat and avoiding (Aboueid e al, 2018). The next can be getting a mental health involved is there something that causing the patient to overeat (Plourde et al, 2012). The patient also needs to exercise getting them help or educating them on how much activity the have to a day (Plourde et al, 2012). The barrier would be for low economic patient eating healthy would buying food that is healthy since food that are high in carbs is cheap and easy to make or get (Aboueid e al, 2018). The key would education obesity, trying to prevent it before it becomes a problem for the patient.

References

Aboueid, S., Bourgeault, I., & Giroux, I. (2018). Nutrition care practices of primary care providers for weight management in multidisciplinary primary care settings in ontario, canada – a qualitative study. BMC Family Practice, 19 doi:http://dx.doi.org.prx-herzing.lirn.net/10.1186/s12875-018-0760-3

Bickley, L. (2012). Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History-Taking [VitalSouce bookshelf version]. Retrieved from http://online.vitalsource.com/books/9781469825106

Plourde, Gilles,M.D., PhD., & Prud’homme, Denis, MD, MSc. (2012). Managing obesity in adults in primary care. Canadian Medical Association.Journal, 184(9), 1039-44. Retrieved from https://prx-herzing.lirn.net/login?url=https://search-proquest-com.prx-herzing.lirn.net/docview/1020908540?accountid=167104

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HA W6 R1 – teen pregnancy

Type of document           Essay

1 Page

Subject area         Nursing

Academic Level Master

Style      APA

Number of references  2

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Allison Skilton, Main Post Unit 6 DT 1

There are several studies done on teen pregnancy that cover those who are at a higher risk for teen pregnancy and whether race, economic status, and even if having a mom or older sibling with a teen pregnancy plays a role.

Findings- One article showed that the teens living in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas have some of the highest teen pregnancy, births and STD’s in the United States (Jozkowski & Crawford, 2016).

Sex education-Part of the challenge for sex education in school is that there is not a standard curriculum that is suggested or mandated, each state and each school is left on their own to decide or not decide what should be taught (Jozkowski & Crawford, 2016). There are even some experts that have the opinion that sex is too big of topic and schools are not equipped to cover this important level of education (Palmer, 2016). There is a set of guidelines Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States (SEICUS) that was established to cover some key topics including the teaching of anatomy and physiology, the difference between abusive and non-abusive relationships, STD’s, and safe sex (Palmer, 2016). This same article supports my opinion that this is a sensitive topic but it should still be taught. My personal recommendation is that if sex education is going to be taught in schools there needs to be a specific set of standards that are covered and that it should be taught by professionals. I believe that who teaches the class is just as important as what is taught.

Birth Control- the medical provider (us in this case) will play a key role in education, we can create the safe environment for both the parents and the teen. Taking the time to let both of them know that what is discussed is confidential, conversations can be done together and separately so that each can be offered confidentiality (Breuner & Mattson, 2016). While it is best to teach that abstinence is the best birth control and for preventing STD’s, there is a need to discuss the other options. If possible, it would be great if the teen was able to go to their parent with their questions and needs but if not then we need to be the trusted advisor they can come too (Gupta, 2017). There are so many methods to offer and what type of sexual activity are involved with, but for males condoms would be ideal and for females pills or shot would be ideal (Gupta, 2017).

Resources:

Jozkiwski, K., & Crawford, B. (2016, September). The Status of Reproductive and Sexual Health  in Southern USA: Policy Recommendations for Improving Health Outcomes. Sexuality Research and Social Policy, 13(3), 252-262.

Palmer, T. (2016). Sex Education in Public Schools. PIT Journal. Retrieved from: http://www.pitjournal.unc.edu

Breuner, C., & Mattson, G. (2016, August). Sexuality Education for Children and Adolescents.

American Academy of Pediatrics Clinical Report, 138(2). Retrieved from:

http://www.pediatrics.aapublications.org

Gupta, R. (2017, January). About Birth Control: What Parents Need to Know. KidsHealth.  Retrieved from: http:www/kidshealth.org.

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HA W6 R2 – Sex Education in Schools – Teenage pregnancy

Type of document           Essay

1 Page

Subject area         Nursing

Academic Level Master

Style      APA

Number of references  2

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Charli Souza Main Post

COLLAPSE

Types of Research

There has been many research studies done on the topic, teen pregnancy, due to their high prevalence not only in the U.S. but in other countries as well. There has been systematic reviews, mixed-methods systematic review to look at ways to educate teenagers, how to prevent teenage pregnancies as well as how to deal with them as they arise.

Research Findings

Teenage pregnancy has been the highest among those that are lower income, eduation, social support networks, and living environment. It also has been studies that 4 out of 10 African-American females will be pregnant by their 20th birthday (Danawi, Bryant, & Hasbini, 2016). Teens in the United States are also more likely to become pregnant than those in other countries. Researchers believe that when targeting teenage pregnancy prevention that they should target those with inequalities rather than teenage pregnancy directly (Danawi, Bryant, & Hasbini, 2016). They also make a point that they believe teenage girls that think they will not attend college or have other limiting factors related to higher education will end up pregnant than those that have a planned education or college plans.

Sex Education in Schools

Sex education should not be addressed in a way to only promote using protection or being careful. Research has shown that teaching students where they can buy contraception is not a positive outcome to decrease teenage pregnancy (Danawi, Bryant, & Hasbini, 2016). Creating policies to reduce the the poverty and create more equal opportunities for those will have a greater impact on reducing teenage pregnancy. As it shows, poor living conditions or environment, low income, bad social networks has a greater influence on teens getting pregnant than anything else. Focusing on those problems might make a bigger difference in this problem in our country.

Another study recommends that teens should feel like they have a choice and that they are being listened to when it comes to being sexually active. As not all teens are going to stay abstinent, regardless of the education that is provided, these teens should know their options of birth control and support that is available. Providers should offer longer opening hours for those that have to attend school as well as location that is within a good location for them (Charles, Rycroft-Malone, Aslam, Hendry, Pasterfield, & Whitaker, 2016). Teens needs to know they can trust their teachers and primary care providers to get that information as well as support if they have questions or concerns. They will get this information from someone, so it would be better if they received it from a doctor, nurse, teacher, parent, etc.

Birth Control Talk for Parents

It is not always an easy topic for parents to discuss sex education, birth control, abstinence, or pregnancy with their teen. Teens are more than likely not wanting to willingly bring this topic up to their parents. Studies do show that teenagers with parental involvement are less likely to become pregnant as well as delay sexual initiation (Charles et al., 2016). No matter how comfortable or uncomfortable this subject may be, it needs to be addressed. Parents need to show their teens that they are listening and that they can be trusted to confide it. Avoiding the subject is not going to stop it from happening. Parents should be willing to discuss this with the child’s primary care provider as well if more advise is needed. Birth control can be something that the primary care provider can provide various information on and which one to choose if that is one of the options for that teen.

References

Danawi, H., Bryant, Z., & Hasbini, T., (2016). Targeting unintended teen pregnancy in the U.S. International Journal of Childbirth Education, 3(1), 28-31. Retrieved from https://prx-herzing.lirn.net/login?url=https://search-proquest-com-prx.herzing.lirn.net/docview/1789782798?accountid=167104

Charles, J., Rycroft-Malone, J., Asiam, R., Hendry, M., Pasterfield, D., & Whitaker, R. (2016). Reducing repeat pregnancies in adolescence: Applying realist principles as part of a mixed-methods systematic review to explore what works, for whom, how and under what circumstances. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 16 doi:http://dx.doi.org.prx-herzing.lirn.net/10.1186/s12884-016-1066-x

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HA W7 R1 – screening and counseling for obesity

Type of document           Essay

1 Page

Subject area         Nursing

Academic Level Master

Style      APA       Number of references  2

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Drew Velasco’s Main Post Week 7 Discussion

COLLAPSE

For this week’s discussion, we were asked to discuss strategies and methods that would help our patients reach their ideal weight. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC; 2009), nearly 34 percent of American adults are obese, and an additional 34 percent are overweight. In nearly two-thirds of states, more than 25 percent of the adult population is obese. Obesity rates have contributed to worsening health outcomes and an explosion of health care costs, as overweight and obesity significantly increases the risk of developing more than 20 different diseases and health conditions, including Type2 diabetes, hypertension, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, specific cancers, and osteoarthritis (para 3).

As Family Nurse Practitioners we are typically the patient’s primary care provider (PCP), we are the patient’s primary point of care contact. Studies have shown and concluded that screening and counseling for obesity are not occurring regularly during primary care office visits (CDC; 2009). Furthermore, recent literature has indicated that nearly 50 percent of primary visits did not include a record of the height and weight data necessary to calculate BMI. Additionally, clinically obese patients (BMI ≥30), 70 percent did not receive a diagnosis of obesity and 63 percent did not receive counseling from their physician (CDC; 2009).

What I can do as a Family Nurse Practitioner is properly documenting my patients BMI with their height and weight as well as offering teaching and counseling about the health risks associated with obesity and how they can make better lifestyle choices. Modifiable factors would include, diet, physical exercise, and social activities.

Reference

Centers for Disease Control. (2009) Defining Overweight and Obesity. Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/defining.html

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Sustainability, Population, and Affluence

Type of document           Essay

3 Pages

Subject area         Environmental Issues

Academic Level Undergraduate

Style      APA

Number of references  3

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In this assignment, you will write a brief paper that begins to develop your definition of sustainability. The paper will also describe the effect of population and affluence on sustainability by comparing your ecological footprint with a typical person from a society in a different stage of development and level of affluence.

Case: Building Performance Through Employee Participation

Type of document           Essay

2 Pages

Subject area       Management

Academic Level Master

Style      APA       Number of references  1

Order description:

Please read the case study and answer both question in APA style format

 

Case: Building Performance Through Employee

Participation

A process of performance management is developed in companies to better

shape how employees execute their job responsibilities and complete their work.

Ideally, employees should feel comfortable with this process, believing that the

communication occurring between managers and workers facilitates the

completion of important workplace goals. Unfortunately, many employees

become dissatisfied with how their organizations encourage goal-directed

behavior, which can result in poor job attitudes, decreased motivation, and

reduced effort on the job. These negative factors lead some companies to seek

alternative ways to design and implement performance management systems so

that employees are encouraged to work hard in their jobs.

Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company (JMI) is one such company that has

actively improved its performance management approach, and the results have

been very encouraging. Employees were initially dissatisfied with the feedback

and goal-setting approaches that were being utilized to manage job performance,

so company leaders decided to involve employees in the redesign efforts to

create a more viable program that would be satisfactory for all the parties

involved. An outside consultant started the process by interviewing top leaders in

the company, and focus groups were used to solicit feedback from various other

members of the organization. By utilizing a more participative and inclusive

approach, the company was able to identify the problems with the current

performance management system and generate greater support for the proposed

changes that would ultimately fix these issues. This case illustrates how

important employee participation is in the effective management of human

resources, particularly when developing a viable performance management

system.

Several key changes were made to the performance management system

based on the feedback received from managers and employees. In particular,

inconsistencies in the administration of the performance management system,

problems with the rating techniques and forms, and various challenges linking

pay to performance were specifically targeted as part of the redesign effort. Such

reflection and self-assessment prompted a number of specific improvements to

management of job performance within the company. Evaluations are now based

on narratives, various metrics of accountability, and job goals. Further, feedback

is provided to employees on a quarterly basis, compensation is more strongly

linked to individual effort, and the performance management system functions in

concert with the other elements of human resource management. The changes

made to the performance management processes at JMI Company demonstrate

how human resource professionals can work with other staff members to create

a system that excites employees and, ultimately, yields greater job

performance.

QUESTIONS

1. Discuss how this case illustrates how greater support for a

performance management system can be developed through

employee participation.

2. Identify some of the ways that performance management systems

can be improved based on the experiences at JMI.

Police Recruitment

Type of document           Essay

8 Pages

Subject area         Criminology

Academic Level Master

Style      APA

Number of references  4

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Many law enforcement agencies are facing an increasingly problematic shortage of police officers due to management difficulties that have been worsened by the existing police subculture, politics, power struggles, and organizational conflicts.

 

Problems at the CVPD

 

You are a recruitment officer at the Centervale Police Department (CVPD). There is a new problem being faced by your police department and those around the country. However, the problem seems to be more pronounced in the CVPD. There seems to be a huge difficulty in recruiting new officers. This is because there are very few applicants for the job and a large number of vacancies. This has never happened before.

 

It appears as though officers are reluctant to join the CVPD. LA has a high rate of crime and not enough staff to control the crime. The superintendent of the CVPD appointed a research team to find out why individuals were opposed to joining the CVPD. This is what the team found:

 

In an effort to restructure the police force, there is a sudden absence of well-defined roles. New members of the department are confused about the roles they are required to play. Most of the time, there is too much work pressure because they are required to perform functions beyond their expertise. Sometimes, there is no work at all. This causes low morale and low job satisfaction within the employees.

 

Another significant finding of the research done was that there is an abuse of power in the police force. Recent employees have reported that the sergeants tend to misuse the power they have. Not only do they expect the new employees to obey them blindly, but they also make unfair demands. For instance, three new police officers were put on night patrol duty for three months. During these three months, they were made to do 72 hour shifts on many occasions.

 

A very crucial finding was that the new employees who have joined the police force as part of the family tradition are disillusioned with the changes in policing. They are not prepared for the new attitude toward policing and the new policies that have developed.

 

For this assignment you are the recruitment officer in the Centervale Police Department (CVPD), you have been given the responsibility of helping CVPD solve the problem mentioned above. The empty positions in the department need to be filled as soon as possible. To do this, changes have to take place within the organization.

You have to come up with a plan to solve the problem. You need to conduct an analysis and present a report. Your analysis and conclusions should focus on solving the recruitment problems in the CVPD. Your analysis should explore how the CVPD posts can be filled with new and aspiring police officers. In your analytical report, include the following:

• What strategies for socialization would you implement to increase the probability of new recruits joining the CVPD? What problems would you anticipate with the proper socialization of the new employees? How would you prepare the department to deal with these problems?
• What types of power would you attempt to implement within the CVPD to improve the administration of the police department? Why would you choose these types of power over others? What strategies would you put in place to control the effect of politics on the CVPD?
• What plans would you put in place to reduce the intraorganziational and interorganizational conflict in the CVPD? How would you ascertain that the right types of conflict behavior were used in specific conflict situations? What process and structural interventions would you implement?

 

Support your analysis by citing creditable sources, theories, and arguments.

The human memory

Type of document       Essay

4 Pages

Subject area     English

Academic Level           Undergraduate

Style    APA

Number of references  1

Details:

In 750-1,000-words, explain human memory as it relates to the following:

Information processing theory

Nature of the sensory register

Role of attention

Nature of working memory

Connecting new information with prior knowledge

Nature of long-term memory

Strategies to promote transfer to long-term memory with examples

Strategies to enhance information retrieval from long-term memory with examples

Support your findings by using 3-5 scholarly resources.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Learning Team Assignment

Type of document       Essay

2 Pages

Subject area     Psychology

Academic Level           Master

Style    APA

Number of references  1

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Select an ethical dilemma related to professional competence. (see page 344, section 2, codes 2.01-2.06 for codes related to competence) Fisher, C. B. (2013). Decoding the ethics code: A practical guide for psychologists (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Include a reference page with two to three peer-reviewed sources.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.

Include TurnItIn/plagiarism report.

Please follow the instructions carefully.

1.Topic: Discuss the topic below

2.This is a team assignment. You will just need to discuss only the topic below

 

3.Discuss the ethical dilemmas in Providing Services during Emergencies

Base on the code 2.02 in ethics, during emergencies, when psychologists provide services to individuals for whom other mental health services are not available and

for which psychologists have not obtained the necessary training, psychologists may provide such services in order to ensure that

services are not denied. The services are discontinued as soon as the emergency has ended or appropriate services are available; 500 words please

4.Please use the reference that I attach (reference 1 and 2)

5.Please also use Fisher, C. B. (2013). Decoding the ethics code: A practical guide for psychologists (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

6.The school site does not allow me to download the full reference but If you have this reference please include also especially when you discuss the 2.02 code by Fischer.

7.Kindly check for spelling and grammar

 

ENG 122 English Composition

Type of document    Essay

7 Pages

Subject area  Sociology      Academic Level        Undergraduate

Style   APA    Number of references         5

Order description:

Week 5 – Final Paper

Argumentative Essay Final Draft

[WLOs: 2, 3] [CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

 

 

 

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Type of assignment: Final Draft. Main mode of discourse: Argumentation. Length requirement: 5 to 7 pages Plus title page and reference list. Style guide: APA 6th Edition. Source requirement: Eight credible sources, at least five must be scholarly. POV/perspective: Third person. Due date: Week 5, Day 7

 

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Interpret information through close and critical reading.

Demonstrate effective use of the writing process.

Employ effective academic tone, style, mechanics, and citation method.

Integrate relevant source material effectively and ethically.

Support a position appropriate to the rhetorical situation.

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The argument presented in your essay must be sound, valid, and based upon evidence from at least eight credible sources—at least five of which must be scholarly. (Review the Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. table for more information about appropriate sources). Information and evidence must be integrated properly, cited accurately, and used with integrity. The essay must be appropriate for an academic audience.

 

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In your paper,

 

Utilize information accurately to support claims.

Integrate prior feedback and show effective revision, editing, and proofreading.

Employ appropriate tone, mechanics, and style.

Integrate and cite evidence accurately and ethically.

Compose an argument that is appropriate for an academic audience.

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Must be five to seven double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center’s APA Style (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

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Student’s name

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Instructor’s name

Date submitted

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Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.

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