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Cognitive Psychology (Article Brief Assignment)

Article Briefs: Students are required to submit 2 article brief assignments An article brief is a single paragraph summary of a scientific study published in an academic journal within the last 3 months. The student is responsible for finding a scientific paper, reading and summarizing it. The article must pertain to a topic on cognitive […]

Kochland Podcast for a health policy and politics class

Listen to the audio at https://www.npr.org/2019/08/13/750803289/kochland-how-the-koch-brothers-changed-u-s-corporate-and-political-power . How does this audio tie-into the bias & perception? What issue might this audio highlight regarding policy institutions? Do you believe what was discussed is a strategically effective way to position an organization? Is there a line between acceptable and unacceptable business practices. Do believe other entities(healthcare) use […]

Emergence of Sociological Theory: Auguste Comte and Harriet Martineau

Discussion Questions Here are the initial discussion questions: (1) Seidman argues that “the Enlighteners…saw in the scientific worldview a triumph of reason over prejudice.” What did he mean by “prejudice” in this case? Do you think it’s a valid argument that reason has triumphed over prejudice? Why? Why not? Give examples to support your view. […]

Reflection of Someone’s Else Experience

Experiencing what someone else is experiencing is one of the best ways to understand their perspective and, in turn, talk their language and address their needs. To gain this advantage, put yourself in a foreign situation in order to experience it from the actual perspective of someone in that situation. For example, professors can lose […]

Law and Legislation (Health-care Initiative or Legislative Statue)

Research a health-care initiative or legislative statue that is currently underway in your state or federally. You may want to check with nursing organizations that have legislative departments that can provide their analysis on current health-care issues. You may also conduct online research to identify current issues. Discuss how you can take an active role […]

Model of Practice for the Advanced Practice Nurse (APN)

Requirements Apply a model of practice to the advanced nurse roles. Models of Practice What is a model? A model demonstrates the researcher’s interpretation of how concepts are related to one another and are developed based on qualitative research. Models often are precursors to theory development. Three of the most prominent nursing models categorized as focusing […]

Nurse Leadership Strengths

Research findings of Rath and Conchie (2008) indicate that leaders do not have to be good at every aspect of leading. What a relief! However, to be effective change agents, these authors argue the importance of knowing one’s leadership strengths and leveraging those strengths to build strong teams. How does one leverage those strengths? Consider […]

Multi-Level Talent Management Plan

For this week, the timeline continues with the process of evaluating the demographics of a selected country as it relates to talent management. This sort of evaluation allows organizations to have a better idea of the complexities that have to be planned for in the global market. Specifically, you will expand your understanding of the […]

Nurse Practitioner / Nurse Leader Policy Influence

Go to the following website by clicking on the provided link, http://www.countyhealthrankings.org/ , and select a county and a state (this may be the county/state in which you reside, attend school, or plan to live and work). After reviewing the website and the health outcomes in the County Health Rankings for the area, answer the […]

Models and Theories to Promote Health Behavior and Proposed Project Plan: Paper Guidelines and Grading Rubric

Models and Theories to Promote Health Behavior and Proposed Project Plan Paper Guidelines and Grading Rubric Readings: See Readings and video recommendations Identify a model or a theory that you would like to use to promote health behavior. You can select an individual model or theory (chapter 2) to promote healthy behavior or a community […]