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For this discussion we will focus on establishing and prioritizing goals while working with clients. Students will review chapter 12 to inform their Knowledge of SMART goals and factors influencing goal development. Below find attached a role play video with a student conducting an intake with client Breonna. After watching the video you will develop three goals with the client based on her presenting problem using the SMART goals model. I also attached a video on SMART goals. Be sure you number each goal and give an explanation of why this goal will help the client with her presenting problem.

Hello class, my name is Sarah Cummings and I will be presenting on the selected topic of suppressing rights such as freedom of speech and choice.0:01
In the following slides, I will introduce and define organizational ethics.0:10
Discuss the rights of nurses and present an ethical situation related to the topic.0:14
Then I will support the ethical situation with ethical code and principles.0:20
Finally, I will suggest methods for nurses to lessen the impact of this ethical situation on nursing practice.0:25
Organizational ethics is a broad concept that refers to the organization’s character, culture, shared purpose, processes, and outcomes.0:32
The ethical climate of an organization is formed by their response to ethical issues and challenges.0:41
It is defined further as the shared perceptions of members values related to decision making on the topics of power, trust, and human interactions.0:47
Well. The suppression of rights and freedoms can have consequences for patients, providers and all members of the health care team.0:57
We will be focusing on the rights of nurses and the ethical implications of suppressing the rights of nurses.1:04
Nursing rights can be broken down into four categories.1:11
Human rights include the right of respect for one’s personal beliefs and to work in accordance with one’s own persuasions.1:14
Civil rights involve basic legal rights such as political freedom and rights of equality.1:21
Furthermore, healthcare legislation includes the right to practice the nursing profession,1:27
rights pertaining to the nurse’s employment contract, and rights involving the safety of working conditions.1:32
Finally, the professional rights of nurses are the right to practice their profession, to practice in a safe and ethical environment,1:38
and to advocate for themselves and for their patients without fear of negative consequences.1:45
Many nurses have their rights taken away or suppressed,1:52
whether by discrete organizational culture or nursing leadership, or individual fear and lack of awareness.1:55
A frequent result of this suppression of nursing rights is the ethical situation of unsafe nurse to patients staffing ratios.2:02
In many cases, nurses are coerced to care for more patients than they can safely handle or to perform unsafe practices with patients.2:10
When this happens, nurses may be unable to exercise safe and competent care, putting patients at risk for adverse events and even medication errors.2:18
Furthermore, when nurses are not presented with a choice or penalized for speaking out about unsafe processes or practices,2:27
this can lead to job dissatisfaction and distrust with nursing leadership,2:35
which can both contribute to incidents of nursing burnout and frequent turnover.2:39
This ethical situation of unsafe staffing and penalization for whistleblowing directly violates nursing rights,2:45
and therefore gets no nurse’s way of practicing ethically in this ethical situation.2:51
The nurse may be unable to work within their own persuasion or competence, violating their human rights.2:56
They may be unable to practice in the same conditions as another nurse violating their civil rights,3:02
or face unsafe working conditions, violating healthcare legislation.3:08
Finally, they may be penalized for advocating for themselves in an ethical working environment which violates their professional rights.3:12
Suppressing the rights of nurses directly violates the ethical code for the profession.3:21
Specifically, this ethical situation relates to provision six of the American Nurses Association’s Code of Ethics for nurses.3:25
Provision six states that the nurse, through individual and collective effort, establishes, maintains,3:34
and improves the ethical environment of the work, setting and conditions of employment that are conducive to safe, quality health care.3:40
This involves creating morally good environments, addressing concerns through speech,3:47
promoting justice and beneficence, and securing the general welfare of nurses and patients.3:52
According to butts and Rich, this ethical situation may often result in an infringement of one or more bioethical principles.3:59
In this case,4:07
autonomy or freedom of speech and choice may be jeopardized when nurses or organizations are unable to say no to expanded responsibilities,4:08
making it harder for nurses to maintain quality standards of practice.4:17
Secondly,4:21
justice is also violated when the abilities of nurses to provide competent care are limited due to unfair workloads or other workplace conditions.4:22
In order to lessen the impact of this ethical situation on the nurses practice, there are a few strategies the nurse may take.4:33
First, understand legal, organizational and professional rights according to can does any at all.4:40
Understanding nursing rights, not just nurse duties ensures quality, safety and effective patient care.4:48
Understanding nursing rights is also connected to well-being at work.4:54
Secondly, nurses should advocate for autonomy and justice at work cuts,4:58
and Rich encouraged nurses to use what they refer to as moral courage and communication.5:03
You should be honest and open about the situations they are dealing with.5:09
Thirdly, nurses can get involved. You can join shared governance management rounds, meetings with nurse leaders or even a union.5:14
Nurses should exercise the rights of free speech and free choice at work.5:22
They should also make leadership aware of injustice and suppression of rights.5:26
When in doubt, the nurse, confronted with the ethical situation of unsafe staffing and suppressed rights,5:32
may refer to the written information and policies established by the American Nurses Association.5:38
These exist to support and guide the nurse through complex ethical and human rights issues.5:44
In summary, the suppression of rights is a major issue within organizational ethics.5:51
Whether the suppression of speech or choice, nurses whose rights are suppressed may be unable to perform their duties ethically.5:56
Specifically, nurses forced into unsafe working conditions,6:04
such as unsafe staffing or at risk for adverse events, and workplace dissatisfaction or burnout.6:08
Nursing codes and well understood ethical principles support the rights of nurses to practice ethically and to express their human,6:15
civil, and professional rights. There are several ways for nurses to address the ethical issue of suppression of rights,6:22
including voicing their concerns, advocating themselves, and being involved in and with nursing leadership.6:28
Suppressing the rights of nurses puts both nurse and patient at harm for the sake of their patients and their profession.6:35
Nurses must be aware of these situations and armed to address them as they arise.6:42
Here are my references used in this presentation. Thank you so much for listening, and please let me know if you have any questions about the topic.6:49
Thank you.6:56
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Overview
In this assignment, you will evaluate a current organizational structure and recommend structural changes that can help address the concerns the organization identified regarding collaboration, communication, and autonomy.
Scenario
You work for an organization that has traditionally been very formalized, and managers have had a very broad span of control over direct reports from multiple departments and functions. This worked well in the past; managers were able to oversee a high number of direct reports because there were many rules and regulations dictating how their work should be performed. However, there were downsides. Employee talent was underused, and there wasn’t a strong team culture, as most work was done independently according to standard operating processes.
Recently, the organization has been shifting to less formalized working structures to support more creative, innovative work and provide employees with more autonomy. While employees are happy with the purpose of these new changes, managers are feeling overwhelmed, and employees are feeling under supported. This has impacted function-specific work the most, because in the past, managers didn’t need to understand in-depth, function-specific tasks (such as the technical aspects of graphic design work or the intricacies of project management). Instead, they had the ability to rely on rules, regulations, and standard operating processes. Employees have also noticed a lack of communication around current projects, which has led to a lack of updated information and duplicated work across management teams.
You have been asked to work with the human resources department to recommend a new organizational structure that addresses these identified management and communication concerns.
Prompt
Use the Module Six Assignment Template located in the Guidelines for Submission section to create an updated organizational structure chart for the organization. Then, in a separate Word document, write a brief explanation for your recommended changes and how they will impact both organizational communication and overall team dynamics.
Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:
Updated Organizational Structure Chart: Create an updated organizational structure chart that addresses management and communication concerns.
Explanation of Changes: Explain your reasoning for why you made the changes you did to the company’s organizational structure. Include how your changes differ from the original and why you believe they would benefit the organization.
Impact on Organizational Communication: Describe the impact these changes will have on the company’s overall organizational communication.
Impact on Team Communication: Describe the impact these changes will have on the company’s overall team communication and reporting structure.
What to Submit
Submit your completed Module Six Assignment Template PPT as a PPT file. Submit your separate, written submission as a 2- to 3-page Word document with 12-point Times New Roman font, double spacing, and one-inch margins.

Suppose you have graduated from Strayer University with your degree and you have been working on a variety of projects. Now, you are ready to pursue a certification in project management, but you are not sure which one to get. While visiting the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) CertificationsLinks to an external site. website, you see several certification options. Select the certification that would most interest you and explain why you chose such a certification.
After posting your response, respond to at least one of your classmates about their selection and rationale.

Criteria: Used 10 of the 16 terms to discuss social influences on the individual and their motivation / behaviors.
What does it mean to be Normal? I always try NOT to be normal (my wife is chronically normal).
Please use the following elements in your discussion.
Attitude formation
Group formation
Group Think
A leader – a follower
Counter-attitudinal Behavior
Cognitive Dissonance
Attribution Theory (situational vs Dispositional)
Fundamental Attribution errors using Cognitive Miser model.
Self Serving Bias and Hindsight bias
Fear of Failure and Need for Achievement
Imposter Syndrome – superiourity and inferiority complex
Ego – Freudian defense mechs.
Society as a mirror – effects of the world on your self.
Self Esteem – Self Efficacy – Ideal Self and Real Self Carl Rogers stuff
Personality Traits – becoming self aware
Being your true self to others – and being open to learning (and unlearning)
Use examples from the previous chapters and coursework to explain the variables that effect our reactions with others.
this link is the text book take a look at chapters 9,10,11,12, 13
https://openstax.org/books/psychology-2e/pages/9-1…

In this project, you will undertake the analysis of a common
activity such as answering emails, going to the bank, scheduling
homework or shopping for groceries. This activity should include 5-10
steps to complete. You will develop a report that describes the process
you took including the deliverables and a conclusion. Note: spelling,
grammar, and sentence structure will be marked.
DELIVERABLES:
A process narrative/storyboard of the activity being consideredInclude 4-6 frames
A Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN) diagram of the processInclude at least 2 lanes A Unified Modeling Language (UML) diagram for this processInclude at least 1 primary and 1 secondary actor

Connections of Consciousness (D)
Criteria: Use example from course material to explain your thinking on consciousness.
We have this thing called Consciousness (go and ask your favorite AI if it has some).
Connect material from the TED talks, lecture and the chapter to come a conclusion to WHY we have consciousness.
Read what other students have said and respond with evidence (either personal or external).
NOW for the fun part – use an example of your own person experience to demonstrate that you are conscious!
Response 1 (tho)
I asked Chat GPT do you have Consciousness?
and that was the answer:
No, I don’t have consciousness or self-awareness. I am a machine learning model created by OpenAI called GPT-3.5. I lack subjective experiences, emotions, and awareness. I operate based on patterns and information present in the data on which I was trained. My responses are generated based on that data and the input I receive, but they do not reflect personal awareness or consciousness.
Consciousness is a description of the feeling that comes from internal stimuli, such as pain, hunger, thirst, and the feeling of love or hate, and it also comes from external stimuli, such as hearing voices, feeling hot or cold, and seeing lights. Perhaps that is why Consciousness is important for humans because it is the means to possess sensory perceptions, thoughts, and feelings.A person loses consciousness during sleep, and this is from my experience, as my wife woke me up and spoke to me. I was aware that she was talking to me, but I was not conscious enough to understand what she was saying, and when I became aware of myself, it became clear that I was unconsciously repeating my question: “Where is the car?”
RESPONSE 2 (REY)
I used Chat GPT and this is what it gave me.
As an AI language model, I don’t possess consciousness or self-awareness. I don’t have subjective experiences, emotions, or personal awareness. I operate based on patterns, algorithms, and data to generate responses and assist with information or tasks, but I lack consciousness or feelings.
I believe we have consciousness because we can express emotions interact with other people on a face-to-face basis and make intentions and connections.

Assignment: Getting Acclimated to APA Format/Guidelines
Directions:
1) Review APA and MLA Format on this website:
www.owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_styleLinks to an external site.
(google if link doesn’t connect – search owl purdue apa format)
2) List five distinct differences that APA format has that are different from MLA. –
Write in narrative/paragraphs, not bullets
Provide example of each distinct difference (Remember to apply differences as you construct coursework)
3) Paper should be in APA format
4) One-full page
5) In your own words – NOT PLAGIARIZED or AI GENERATED

Connection 1 Consciousness
The investigation of consciousness draws from various sources, including TED talks, addresses, and the course part on brain science. TED talks frequently give interdisciplinary viewpoints on cognizance, going from neuroscience to theory. For example, TED Talks seek to dig into the neurobiological parts of consciousness, making sense of how the mind processes data for lead to our emotional encounters. The course section further advances this investigation by covering points like rest, substance use, and different conditions of awareness. Understanding the various phases of rest and how substances can modify consciousness gives a thorough setting to investigating the motivation and systems of consciousness.
Through the blend of information from TED talks, lectures, and the course chapter, an all-encompassing comprehension of cognizance starts to arise. Consciousness gives off an impression of being a perplexing interchange of neurobiological cycles, ecological collaborations, and emotional encounters. From a developmental viewpoint, consciousness might have advanced as a versatile attribute, helping with direction, ecological mindfulness, and social communications. The course material stresses the many-sided connection among awareness and rest, featuring how changed conditions of cognizance during rest and substance use can impact mental working. At last, cognizance might act as a unique device that permits life forms to explore their environmental elements, decide, and draw in with the world in significant ways.
Considering my own conscious experience supports the ideas investigated in the course material. For example, the attention to my viewpoints, feelings, and environmental elements during different phases of attentiveness, rest, or modified states because of substances lines up with the conversations on awareness in the course. A distinctive individual model is the experience of dreaming during REM rest. The unpredictable situations, feelings, and sensations in dreams represent the lavishness and intricacy of awareness. This individual knowledge not just avows the hypotheses talked about in the course yet additionally highlights the emotional and remarkable nature of cognizant experience, further underlining its importance in molding our discernment and connection with the world.
Connection 2
Function of the Mind
The mind is a powerful tool that can determine how we see and act in the world (Stein & Levine,2021). Using different psychological modules, we can analyze its very complex nature. The mind works on multiple dimensions not only to give meaning but also for processes of emotions; it helps the individual interpret his or her own experiences and reactions. Based on personal observations, we will discuss the mechanisms regulating brain functions.
Creating Meaning and Purpose
The core of our mind is to generate meaning and significance in the face of a challenging world. I remember looking up to the sky and wondering at the limitless stars of space at a very young age. Despite its unfathomable size, my mind attempted to invest it meaningfully; thus, I created many stories about other planets or beings beyond the heavens. According to Desmet and Fokkinga (2020), the drive to make sense of the world is one clear example of the mind’s primary purpose.
Association of Behaviors to Stimuli
Our mind creates contingencies by associating the behaviors with stimuli, shaping our responses toward our environment. This is demonstrated in my case of learning how to play the guitar. Firstly, the appearance of the musical notation (stimulus) triggered confusion and frustration. On the other hand, with continued practice and reinforcement of this connection between notes and finger placements (s +), it became much more vital. As a result, I became much better at playing, demonstrating the importance of contingencies as an essential element that impacts behavior.
Generalization of Stimuli and Responses
The human mind has a unique capacity to generalize stimuli and responses, allowing for the efficient handling of various scenarios. Reviewing my process of learning foreign languages, I saw that the patterns in grammar and vocabulary (stimuli) aided the understanding in diverse settings. This method of generalization not only makes the cognitive processes more efficient but ensures greater adaptability in different scenarios.
Formation of Concepts
Concepts perform the function of cognitive scaffolds, cementing our knowledge about reality and economizing with mental tools. I became very familiar with critical thinking during my studies, completely changing my problem-solving perspective. By internalizing the logical mind and evidence evaluation as principles, I simplified my thinking processes, increasing efficiency at the school.
Application of Concepts
Implementing the concepts through algorithms and heuristics gives us practical problem-solving abilities (Fülöp,2021). As a professional, I faced an arduous project and had to find many creative answers quickly. Based on the available algorithms and heuristic solutions, I have developed a systematic method that solves and goes beyond the problem. This represents how the concept application improves the problem-solving ability of real-life situations.
Intelligence and Learning
In this regard, the disparity in intelligence among the people demonstrates different mental capacities. Based on personal observations, I see how some people show outstanding ability in specific areas while others have excellent skills elsewhere. This disparity in intelligence highlights the delicate interplay between magnetic dispositions, environmental influences, and associative processes that contribute to visual differences.
Emotions and Motivation
Emotions are stimuli, but these also get conditioned through experience and influence our desires and behavior. Speaking about the most challenging time in my life, I suffered from severe anxiety and fear. However, introspection and acquiring emotional regulation strategies allowed me to redefine adversity as a path toward inner development and fueled my zeal to overcome challenges and grow further. The brain functions as a dynamic junction that unites sensory stimuli, mental operations, and psychological dimensions to navigate complexity during existence. Using specific life cases, we have studied its numerous applications, such as meaning-making and emotional processing. As we delve deeper into the mysteries of the mind, let us appreciate its intrinsic nature and use it as a source to cultivate a lot of insightfulness and determination in our journey around this planet.
Connection 3 Social Influences on the Individual and their Motivation / Behaviors
During challenging periods people form groups to navigate the underlying issues. Group formation is hard because individuals have different views and beliefs on similar situations. Individuals must agree on a leadership structure that will capture and address their concerns. A group leader should understand the diverse perspectives of members (Spielman et al., 2020). Individuals who are inclined towards leading, spot opportunities and position themselves strategically. On the contrary, followers are unsure and will wait for others to direct them. Group leaders need to settle on the group’s consensus on conflicting topics (Wu et al., 2021). In most cases, this will result in groupthink that is fatal to progress.
Group leaders have a high self-esteem. They believe their contributions are vital to the group’s success (Wu et al., 2021). However, they are subject to harsh judgment from their followers due to attitude formation as the group focuses on handling its mandate. Followers evaluate every decision and view given by their leaders (Spielman et al., 2020). In such cases, leaders have to be self-aware to know how to deal with followers who develop negative attitudes towards them. During this process, leaders should avoid the temptation of embracing self-serving bias because it will blur their decision-making.
The need for achievement is likely to pressure leaders to make tough decisions. Leaders will want their followers to behave and operate in a specific way, which has the potential of creating counter-attitudinal behavior in the group (Spielman et al., 2020). In such cases, leaders can embrace hindsight bias to explore the likelihood of their decisions leading to success. Equally, they should be true to others to unlearn and learn new things (Wu et al., 2021). The group’s success depends on collaborative efforts, and leaders should be willing to get new ideas from their followers.
What does it mean to be Normal? I always try NOT to be normal (my wife is chronically normal).
The concept of being normal is subjective. A normal person conforms to established standards (Spielman et al., 2020). However, these standards may not be universal because they can vary from one community, society, or culture to another.
Use examples from the previous chapters and coursework to explain the variables that effect our reactions with others.
First, it is personality. Individual traits shape how people react to others. Second, it is cultural background. Cultural beliefs and values influence a person’s social interactions (Spielman et al., 2020). Third, it is past experiences. Individuals with positive experiences are likely to be welcoming and trusting.
Connection 4 When an individual has a “broken mind,” it means experiencing mental health problems or disorders that disrupt the thinking, feelings, or behavior which causes harm to the well-being. The need for professional help, including therapy or counseling, is needed to deal with these difficulties appropriately. For the treatment of symptoms, therapeutic approaches such as psychoanalysis, behavior therapy, cognitive therapy, and also medication are used. The main components of the recovery process are establishing a supportive environment, cultivating understanding, and diminishing the stigma associated with mental health (Spielman et al., 2020). This understanding highlights the importance of personalized treatment, together with a comprehensive plan that considers biological, psychological, and also sociocultural elements in recovering mental health.

Please implement the peer-review strategies stated in the Johns Hopkins Evaluating Sources reading (Evaluating Sources) as you complete this assignment. Then, state responses to the following questions in complete sentences.
Please use the Galileo search engine for your search of articles. See the Libraries home page for access. (Galileo)
You will need to find two career-related peer-reviewed articles about growth mindsets. Then, you will review each article and respond to the following questions. *Please use MLA format for your citations.
1. How does the literature define growth mindsets?
2. In what ways did the author(s) implement growth mindsets? Please explain.
3. What were the stated impacts of the implementation(s)?
4. Apply growth mindsets to one career related scenario and to one college related scenario.