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  • The Science and Art of Theory Development and Evaluation Introduction The development and evaluation of theories is a crucial aspect of scientific inquiry. Theories serve as the foundation for understanding and explaining phenomena, and they guide research and practice in various fields. However

    Examine the science and art of theory development and evaluation.
    Submission Instructions:
    Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources published within the last 5 years.  

  • Title: Ethical Considerations in Patient Care: A Case Study Analysis

    Assignment Overview: 
    Case box example 3.3 (page 57) of your ‘Leading and Managing in Nursing’ eBook: In Estate of Travaglini v. Ingalls Health (2009), an 84-year-old patient was admitted to the hospital with general complaints of “not feeling well.” At the time of his admission, the physician told the admitting nurse that the patient had dysphagia and must be observed whenever he was eating or trying to swallow liquids. At 10:00 that evening, an aide came to the patient’s room and left a sandwich for him to eat. Shortly afterward, the patient’s roommate heard the patient choking and summoned help. At autopsy, it was confirmed that he had aspirated the turkey sandwich, and that this was the cause of the cardiopulmonary arrest that killed the patient. Though liability was found against the aide and her supervisor, the court also upheld a verdict of $500,000 against the hospital.
    Assignment Instructions:
    In your eBook, this client care scenario is viewed from a legal lens and how the UAP, the supervisor, and the hospital were found negligent. Because ethics and legal principles often overlap, consider the same scenario from an ethical standpoint. Answer the following questions, record your answers on a Word document, and upload it below. Always give credit to your sources.
    Define beneficence and non-maleficence. Discuss how they are similar, yet different, and give examples of each.
    How were both of these ethical principles not upheld in the given scenario?
    Rewrite the scenario of this client with dysphagia to uphold these ethical principles. Consider the rights of delegation. What could the provider, admitting nurse, and the UAP do differently to ‘do good’ while also ‘doing no harm’? What provider orders should be included?
    Start your scenario with the same opening sentence: An 84-year-old patient was admitted to the hospital with general complaints of “not feeling well.”
    Submission Guideline:  
    Record your responses on a Word document and upload it below.
    Give credit to your sources using APA 7th edition format; use both in-text citations and on a reference page.

  • “Frankfurt School Critique of Pepsi’s Kendall Jenner Commercial: A Critical Analysis of Consumer Culture and Mass Media Influence”

    After having read and watched the informational videos on the Frankfurt School and their analysis of the culture industries how would they analyze and critique the Pepsi commercial starring Kendal Jenner. At the time of the airing of this commercial it was seen as controversial and Pepsi pulled it very quickly. Use critical theory to explain what happened.
    Here are some examples


    you prepare your discussion post make sure to take the following into consideration:
    How do the readings and videos from this Lesson connect with your own experiences? Provide examples from your life experiences (things you have participated in actively or passively, things you have done, have experienced, or witnessed). Use the assigned readings/ videos to support and explain your response.
    In addition, find an example from current events or media (which can include nontraditional media like twitter etc.) which is relevant to what you have been reading. Make sure to provide the web link in order to cite your work.
    When you use the texts you should always use a parenthetical citation (author’s last name year of publication: page number) to credit the ideas of the author(s) from which you are referencing.
    USE THESE FOR DISCUSSION POST/////SITE ANYTHING YOU USE

    Frankfurt School and Critical Theory


    https://www.bostonreview.net/articles/ronald-aronson-herbert-marcuse-one-dimensional-man-today/
    https://www.bostonreview.net/articles/william-e-scheuerman-habermas-and-fate-democracy/
    https://www.kpbs.org/news/2020/oct/19/dismantling-democracy/

  • “Assessing and Addressing Spiritual Needs in Healthcare: A Christian Perspective”

    Assessment Description
    For this final
    assignment, you will be tasked to review your work in the Topic 3 case study
    and continue to analyze the case to best determine spiritual care interventions
    throughout their plan of care. In particular, the focus will be on the
    Christian application of the four principles (beneficence, nonmaleficence, respect for autonomy, and
    justice), as well as appropriate options in
    providing a patient with spiritual care.
    Based on the chart
    you completed and questions you answered in Topic 3 about “Case Study: Healing and
    Autonomy” and reading the topic Resources, complete the “Patient’s Spiritual Needs:
    Case Analysis” document, in which you will analyze the case study
    in relation to the following:
    Patient autonomy
    Christian perspective and actions related to sickness and health,
    principles of beneficence, and nonmaleficence
    Spiritual needs assessment and appropriate interventions for all
    involved in providing care
    Accountability that would demonstrate an ethical manner that
    reflects professional standards of practice and person-centered care and
    participatory approach to care
    Note:
    Participatory approach to care calls for involving stakeholders, particularly
    the participants in a program or those affected by a given policy, in specific
    aspects of the evaluation process. The approach covers a wide range of
    different types of participation, and stakeholders can be involved at any stage
    of the impact evaluation process, including its design, data collection,
    analysis, reporting, and managing a study. Also, person-centered care is “empowering people to take
    charge of their own health rather than being passive recipients of
    services” (WHO, 2021). This care strategy is based on the belief that
    patient views, input, and experiences can help improve overall health outcomes.
    Support your
    response using only the following attached Resources:
    Chapter 5 from the
    textbook Practicing Dignity: An Introduction
    to Christian Values and Decision-Making in Health Care
    “Assessing Spiritual Health
    Through the Use of Spiritual Health Assessment Tools: Indications for
    End-of-Life Care”
    “Faith-Sensitive
    End-of-Life Care for Children, Young People, and Their Families”

  • Title: “The Case for Allowing Illegal Immigrants to Obtain Drivers’ Licenses” Introduction: The ongoing debate surrounding the issue of illegal immigration has sparked numerous discussions and controversies in recent years. One particular aspect of this debate is whether or

    Hi! I just need an introduction paragraph to an essay. I linked the instructions below. My topic question is: Should illegal immigrants be allowed to get drivers’ licenses?
    It’s a persuasive essay, and I think that illegal immigrants should get drivers licenses.
    I also plan to work with you next week for the actual essay. Thank you so much!!

  • Title: Annotated Bibliography and Research Questions on Homelessness

    For your second major assignment, it will be done in two parts based on the research topic you have chosen with the first major assignment: 1) research questions based on the topic and research conducted, and 2) an annotated bibliography that reflects a variety of 8 sources.
    For guidance in writing your APA style annotated bibliography, consult the Purdue Owl Website or review the Annotated Bibliography Guidelines document under the Helpful Writing Links section of the Canvas classroom.
    A successful assignment will have the following two parts:
    1. Research Questions:
    Create 3 research questions based on PowerPoint Presentation in Week 3.
    Utilize the template provided under Week 3 section of classroom
    Research Question #1 must be a Question of Definition (This question allows you to explain the problem to your reader)
    Research Question #2 should be chosen from the following options:
    Question of Fact
    Question of Interpretation
    Question of Consequence
    Question of Value
    Research Question #3 must be a Question of Policy (This question will answer what needs to be done about the problem/issue)
    2. Annotated Bibliography:
    At least 8 credible sources that reflect the overall conversation surrounding your topic (homelessness, poverty, etc.).
    Source listing must consist of a variety of genres (academic journals, newspaper articles, websites, videos, etc.)
    There must be at least two (2) academic journals listed for your topic
    You can include the first two sources you researched for Major Assignment #1 in this assignment
    Content of annotation contains a summary of the text and statement of how this article contributes to/benefits your research.
    Annotations must be at least 100 to 150 words in length

  • “Promoting Group Counseling: Presenting and Recruiting for a Stress Reduction Group” Title: Group Proposal Presentation and Skills Demonstration

    Imagine you have an opportunity to present your group proposal to your colleagues, supervisor, and interns at your clinic. It is your goal to promote your group by sharing the details of your group and also provide your colleagues with a script to recruit new members. In this Discussion, you will use Kaltura to share a presentation, and then you will respond to each other to demonstrate the use of a specific counseling skill.
    Example script to a client:
    You have been working on your goals of addressing your chronic stress. When we first started, you shared that your stress level was at a 9. You have been working hard utilizing your coping strategies, and after a month, you indicated that you are feeling that your stress level is at a 6. You are making great progress. This month, I will be facilitating a group that will focus on stress reduction. I think you would really benefit from this group, as this would give you an opportunity to connect with other people who have similar goals. The group will meet for 8 weeks here at the clinic. Would you be interested in participating? 
    To prepare:
    Review the Learning Resources and Discussion prompt.
    Access your completed Group Proposal Template Final that you submitted last week.
    Imagine you have an opportunity to present your group proposal to your colleagues, supervisor, and interns at your clinic. It is your goal to find a co-facilitator to help you lead the group, promote your group, and also recruit new members by sharing the details with your colleagues.
    Note that you will use Kaltura to create a video presentation for this Discussion
    Walden University, LLC. (2024). Counseling skills resource [Interactive media]. Walden University Canvas. https://waldenu.instructure.com
    Guth, L. J., Nitza, A., Pollard, B. L., Puig, A., Chan, C. D., Bailey, H., & Singh, A. A. (2018). Ten strategies to intentionally use group work to transform hate, facilitate courageous conversations, and enhance community building. https://asgw.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/ASGW-Ten-Strategies_english.pdf
    Singh, A. A., Merchant, N., Skudrzyk, B., & Ingene, D. (2012). Multicultural and social justice competence principles for group workers. https://asgw.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/ASGW_MC_SJ_Priniciples_final_ASGW_Website_04_17_12.pdf
    Walden University, LLC. (2024). Counseling skills panel: Mesoskill: Explore [Video]. Walden University Canvas. https://waldenu.instructure.com
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    You have read these Learning Resources in earlier weeks, and reviewing them is necessary to prepare for the Discussion.
    Corey, M. S., Corey, G., & Corey, C. (2018). Groups: Process and practice (10th ed.). Cengage.
    Review Chapter 3, “Ethical and Legal Issues in Group Counseling”
    American Counseling Association. (2014). ACA code of ethics. https://www.counseling.org/docs/default-source/default-document-library/ethics/2014-aca-code-of-ethics.pdf?sfvrsn=55ab73d0_1
    Pay close attention to the relevant sections of the code related to group work.
    Singh, A. A., Merchant, N., Skudrzyk, B., & Ingene, D. (2012). Association for Specialists in Group Work: Multicultural and social justice competence principles for group workers. The Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 37(4), 312–325. https://doi.org/10.1080/01933922.2012.721482
    Ratts, M. J., Singh, A. A., Nassar-McMillan, S., Butler, S. K., & McCullough, J. R. (2015). Multicultural and social justice counseling competencies. https://www.counseling.org/docs/default-source/competencies/multicultural-and-social-justice-counseling-competencies.pdf?sfvrsn=20
    Thomas, R. V., & Pender, D. A. (2008). Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASGW): Best practice guidelines 2007 revisions The Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 33(2), 111–117. https://asgw.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/usgw297284-111..117.pdf
    Association for Specialists in Group Work. (2021). ASGW guiding principles for group work.https://asgw.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/ASGW-Guiding-Principles-May-2021.pdf
    Attach your Group Proposal Template Final to your initial post.
    Then, record a 3- to 4-minute Kaltura video with two main elements:
    Group Introduction: Introduce your group proposal by providing a summary of each of the key points of your proposal, including:
    Introduce your group and discuss the purpose of your group, the target population/topic you are addressing, and your rationale for the group.
    Discuss the type of group you are facilitating, your objectives and measurable objective outcomes, and setting (in-person or virtual).
    Discuss your theoretical framework.
    Analyze the legal and ethical considerations by discussing potential legal and ethical challenges. Then, explain how you will engage in best, practices, including legal and ethical practices and culturally responsive practices, to foster respect in your group.
    Summarize the skills application and session plan. Discuss the outline for your first group session, specifically the skills, timeline, and activities for your first session. You are welcome to screen-share your outline.
    Recruitment: Finally, in your video share a sample script that your colleagues could use to recruit members. Provide a script for what your colleagues may say to a potential client. Review the sample script in the discussion introduction for ideas.
    By Day 6
    Review your colleagues’ posts, paying close attention to your colleagues’ Skills Application and Session Plan. Imagine you have been chosen to co-facilitate two of your colleagues’ groups and are beginning the group session 1 where you will be implementing the session plan. 
    Respond to two colleagues with different group topics by creating and posting a 30- to 60-second video response demonstrating the skill Explore based on your colleagues’ session plan goals and objectives.
    When demonstrating the mesoskill Explore, use a combination of microskills that are appropriate to elicit group members’ stated reason, purpose, and goals for coming to the session, as well as contextual information about obstacles and strengths. These should be based on the session objectives that your colleague presented in their group presentation and session lesson plan.
    Return to this forum to continue the conversation.
    This activity will contribute to your skills demonstrations for your skills assessment in this course.

  • Title: Exploring Conflicting Financial Values in Health Policies and Laws

    ***speak first person*** 
    In your response posts to at least two peers, address the following:
    Compare and contrast the key conflicting financial values identified by your peers against your own initial post.
    Identify one other essential value conflict your peers did not identify in their initial posts. Explain why you think the identified value conflict must be considered as it impacts health policies and laws.

  • “Sekforde House Trust Scholarship Personal Statement”

    https://www.city.ac.uk/prospective-students/finance/funding/sekforde-house-trust-scholarship#accordion601249-header601258
    here is the link to the scholarship and below are the specific instructions:
    A personal statement of no more than 700 words. The statement should demonstrate how the Applicant meets one or more of the criteria and provide a real insight into the person making the application. These statements often contain very personal information, and the contents will be kept strictly confidential.
    Statements generated by or with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence are easily detected and will result in the entire application being rejected. The personal statement should provide information as to what resources may be available to the Applicant including student loans, family income or assets, personal income and assets.
    Some applicants have stated in past years that their religious beliefs prohibit them from having access to student loans on which interest is charged. The Trust does not consider that any such prohibition should assist the applicant in meeting the financial need criterion. All applicants who have not accessed loans for which they are eligible will be assessed on the basis that they do have alternative sources of funds open to them.

  • Strategic Analysis: Stocks, Options, and Bonds Evaluation for XYZ Company

    Strategic Analysis: Stocks, Options, and Bonds Evaluation
    In this assignment, you will dive deep into the realm of stocks, bonds, and options, leveraging the knowledge and tools acquired in Units I-III. Through a fictitious company scenario, you will evaluate various investment avenues, assess potential risks, analyze the time value of money, and draw strategic financial conclusions. This practical application aims to equip you with the analytical skillset crucial for the real-world corporate finance setting.
    1. Company Profile:
    Choose a fictitious company. Create a brief profile, including its industry, market position, and financial standing. You may refer to real-world companies for inspiration but ensure that your company’s details remain fictional. Describe all of this in the introduction to your case study, providing a clear background for the topic and the main points of your paper.
    2. Stock Analysis:
    Identify three potential stock investments for the company.
    For each stock, analyze its historical returns over the past five years.
    Estimate the future return of each stock using the methods described in Chapter 6.
    Assess the associated risks, employing tools like probability ranges in normal distribution, mean, and standard deviation.
    Discuss the influence of market efficiency on these stocks, referring to the Fama-French three-factor model and the capital asset pricing model (CAPM).
    Reflect on any known behavioral finance phenomena, like retail trading or meme stocks, which could affect these investments.
    Select one of the stocks for an in-depth analysis. Identify the key components of financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement, statement of stockholders’ equity, and statement of cash flows. Apply financial ratio analysis to interpret financial statements and assess the company’s financial performance. In your analysis, discuss whether you think the stock would be a good investment.
    3. Option Analysis:
    Pinpoint two financial options that could be beneficial for the company.
    Utilize the single-period and multiperiod binomial option pricing models and the Black-Scholes option pricing model (OPM) to evaluate these options.
    Determine the potential risks and benefits of each option, considering the company’s specific context.
    Evaluate the price of a put option for each and provide a rationale for your valuations.
    4. Bond Analysis: 
    Your company is also considering an expansion. Board members have talked about issuing bonds to cover the cost of expansion.
    Distinguish between different financial strategies and tools used in leading an organization, including the issuance and valuation of bonds.
    Explain the importance of bond market dynamics, such as the relationship between interest rates and bond prices in shaping organizational financial strategies.
    Discuss whether you think this is a viable option in today’s market.
    5. Recommendations:
    After your thorough analysis, offer a strategic financial recommendation:
    Which stock and option investments should the company consider?
    Justify your recommendations based on potential returns, associated risks, and the time value of money. Identify the key factors, such as inflation and interest rates, which influence the dynamic nature of money’s value over time.
    Be sure to include a conclusion that is clear, concise, and thorough, summarizing the key points of your paper.
    Compile your analysis and recommendations into a comprehensive report, ensuring it is well-structured and professionally presented. The report should range from 5 to 12 pages, including charts and graphs. You are required to use a minimum of four sources; at least two of which must come from the CSU Online Library. Adhere to APA Style when constructing this assignment, including in-text citations and references for all sources that are used. Please note that no abstract is needed.
    The Find Company & Industry Resources LibGuide  in the CSU Online Library is a great place to start your research.