Introduction Both multiple regression and logistic regression testing are used to evaluate the relative predictive contribution of each of several independent variables on a dependent variable. When the researcher, using common sense and evidence from the literature, selects a narrow set of independent variables that she or he believes are important or useful in predicting an outcome (dependent variable), it is said that a predictive […]
MIDDLE-RANGE THEORIES AND NURSING PRACTICE ISSUES
For this Discussion, you will identify a practice or organization issue of importance to you. Then, you select two middle-range theories and apply them to address the practice or organization issue. TO PREPARE Reflect on your nursing practice to identify issues of particular interest or concern to you and/or your organization. Select one practice or organization issue on which to focus for this Discussion. Review […]
Select an issue you find most important, and then defend your position in a persuasive paper.
In the first two Discussions, you identified a vulnerable or marginalized population for whom you can determine an issue that could be addressed through engaging in policy advocacy. Now it is time to present this advocacy area with evidence to support and defend your selection. For this Assignment, you will explain and defend your selected advocacy issue. Using evidence and experience, you will determine the […]
Allegory of the Orchard
The Allegory of the Orchard required you to consider the barriers and challenges of specific vulnerable or marginalized populations. In our Week 1 Discussion, you identified a specific population connected to your practice, organization, or experience. This week you will explore that population further by determining a specific advocacy priority for the population.
Reflect on the knowledge and skills acquired in this course and how you will apply the learning in your professional setting.
In the assignments in this course, you have focused on school-wide and/or district-wide literacy and its impact on overall student performance. You have explored the research literature and determined specific strategies to assist in improving literacy at the institutional level. For this assignment, you will synthesize your learning and other assignment products as you reflect on what you’ve learned and how to use it to […]
Addressing the Key Questions From the Case
Read Case 9-26 “Performance Report With More Than One Cost Driver,” located in Chapter 9 of the textbook. Use Exhibit 9-11 as a model. Consider the characteristics of a flexible budget and how it might minimize the deficiencies of the master (static) budget. Using Exhibit 9-11 as your guide, prepare a flexible budget performance report for the year that shows both spending variances and activity […]
Explore the concept of discrimination as an ethical issue
In this assignment, you will explore the concept of discrimination as an ethical issue. You will choose a category of discrimination that interests you from the EEOC Legal ResourcesLinks to an external site. and apply it to the scenario below. You will use the knowledge and skills you have gained from your textbook, other readings, videos, and your own research to design an ethical audit. […]
Identify the priority concept (topic) from the Clinical Judgment Readiness Exam and align to one of the four (4) main categories of the NCLEX-RN® examination blueprint
Purpose: The student will analyze their performance on the Clinical Judgment Exam (CJE) Readiness and reflect on areas of opportunity and strategies to promote NCLEX-RN® success and transition into practice. The student will apply the priority concept (topic) to evidence-based professional practice upon which nurses have the ability to resolve or have a positive impact. There is a focus on the healthcare disparities of the […]
Write a 2–3 page article on interpersonal conflict
Write a 2–3 page article on interpersonal conflict. Define conflict and explain how communication behaviors and individual differences contribute to interpersonal conflict. Recommend a strategy for resolving interpersonal conflict. What Is Conflict? Define conflict in your own words. Explain why conflict is a natural and common part of life. Why Does Conflict Occur? Discuss the reasons conflict arises, including differences in perspectives, belief systems, and […]
Article Summary
Provide a clear summary of the article. Identify and define the emerging technology described in the article. Provide an in-text citation from one scholarly source to support your writing. Example of Technology Describe your intended area of practice. Provide an example of how the emerging technology could be used in your future area of nursing practice. Provide an in-text citation from one scholarly source to […]