Identify and describe at least three “teratogens” that can be harmful in the prenatal development of the embryo/fetus. Describe what the teratogen is, its harmful impact, and the long term effects/prognosis for the person affected. What should society do to prevent these harmful teratogens from damaging babies prenatally?
1. Describe the organizational characteristics of the facility in which you currently have or have had a clinical assignment. Include the following:
(You can write about hospital settings, my clinical as nursing student have been most of the time in hospitals or nursing homes)
a. Type of organization
b. How the organization is structured
2. Why is the work climate of an organization important to nurse leaders and managers?
3. What are the ways in which a nurse can enhance his or her expertise?
4. Why is it important for staff nurses to understand the culture and real goals of the organization in which they work?
1. What is administrative law? How does the administrative process differ from the traditional legal process, especially as it pertains to discovery? Are the privacy or publicity concerns the same as they would be with traditional litigation? How does administrative law affect your business? Thoughts?
2. there are often shows depicting unethical businesses, where it was all about the “mighty dollar”. In fact, there are some that say “Business ethics” is an oxymoron. Would you agree or disagree? Why? What is Business ethics and how do businesses ensure they are ethical? Thoughts?
1. Exam assignment research design
Below you find the introduction to a scientific article that reports on a study of the use of external scientists to solve R&D problems in firms. Your task is to analyze the way the authors formulate their research problem, using Van de Ven (2007). In particular, you can draw upon chapter 3 in your analysis. Also state an argument whether you approve to the way the authors formulated their research problem or not. Your discussion should be no longer than 500 words.
Article: Bradach, J. L. (1997). Using the plural form in the management of restaurant chains. Administrative Science Quarterly, 42: 276-303
Discuss the importance of integrating boundaries for life and work balance for consultants who are working on global projects or otherwise operating internationally. How can we recognize patterns, causes, and outcomes of too much or too little balance?
Choose ONE to write an essay of 1000 words (900-1100 to be exact, excluding essay prompt and references).
Essay Prompt 1
Is it morally justifiable for governments to introduce rigid environmental policies to address climate change?
Essay Prompt 2
Is it ever morally excusable for a family member to decline to give financial assistance to a relative in emergency need even if they have the means to help them?
Essay Prompt 3
Is it morally justifiable for governments to impose corporal or psychological punishments as alternatives to imprisonment?
*All essay prompts can be answered by referring to the content of the first half of this course. Students should use at least ONE or the following moral theories in their essays:
– Utilitarianism
– Kantianism
– Confucianism
– Mohism
I will upload lecture notes regarding these theories later when I receive them.
There will be a tutor guiding me to do the essay so he will require me to write the essay bit by bit and feedback will be given for improvement. I will have to respond to the feedback and make changes every time. The final paper will have to hand in in November.
There are several deadlines:
Introductory paragraph: 8 OCT
Writing a paragraph outline: 15 OCT (file attached)
Writing a body paragraph: 20 Oct
Draft essay: 5 NOV
Final essay + Response to feedback: 15 NOV (file attached for Response to feedback)
*The date can be changed.
C. Write a paper (suggested length of 25 pages) in which you reflect upon your experience with your virtual team by doing the following:
1. Explain what functions each individual performed in his or her team role.
Note: You may use frameworks provided by Benne and Sheats or Belbin to guide your explanation.
a. Discuss how a strength of one team member affected the team.
b. Discuss how a weakness of one team member affected the team.
i. Discuss how to mitigate the weakness of that team member.
2. Evaluate the teams communication practices.
a. Describe how the team solicited individual feedback and communicated among team members.
3. Evaluate how the team built collaboration.
4. Evaluate how the team managed or planned to manage conflicts.
5. Explain the teams decision-making process.
6. Discuss the various stages of team development as it relates to what your team experienced.
Note: You may use Tuckmans model to guide your discussion.
7. Explain how team members used power bases and influence to achieve team objectives.
8. Discuss at least two strengths and at least two weaknesses of your team as a whole.
a. Recommend at least two ways the team could have improved its overall performance.
i. Justify your recommendation of the two ways the team could have improved its overall performance.
D. When you use sources, include all in-text citations and references in APA format.
Provide a one-page paper describing the kinds of measures of central tendency that were used in a journal article on a topic that you choose. The article must appear in a referenced journal and must contain a statistical test.
Standard Assignment Requirements:
One page written in APA standard formatting.
Written using well-constructed sentences paying attention to organization, grammar, and spelling.
Part I
Interview either an older adult male or female over the age of 65. In order to preserve confidentiality, identify them as “O.M.” or “O.F.” and include their age and ethnicity. Describe their living situation (i.e., home alone, home with family members, home with assistance, etc.), and describe the type of dwelling they reside in and in what kind of environment (i.e., rural 2 story, urban apartment, etc.).
Part II
Interview the older adult using the specific interview questions provided below. Summarize the results in a narrative format (not a Q&A format), and also address the “student reflection” part of the assignment in the same section, using the appropriate headings.
a. Interview Questions:
How often do you experience pain?
What is the origin of this pain, and how long have you experienced this pain?
Does the pain interfere with your everyday activities? Which ones?
Did you report your pain to a healthcare professional, such as a nurse or physician? Why or why not?
If you received treatment for your pain, what kind, and were you satisfied with the treatment?
Do you believe pain is a normal part of aging?
What do you do to manage your pain?
Do you believe healthcare professionals genuinely care about your pain? Why or why not?
What do you believe should be done differently to help people who experience pain?
Do you believe older adults get their pain treated adequately? Why or why not?
b. Student Reflection
Did any of the interview answers surprise you? Why or why not?
What are some ways you as the nurse can utilize to determine pain in the older adult; including methods for those with dementia or cognitive impairment?
What are some of the potential barriers related to self-reporting of pain in the older adult?
What is the prevalence of pain in the older adult?
How will you, as a nurse be more aware of pain issues related to older adults…what will you incorporate into practice?
What did you take away from this portion of the assignment?
Part III.
Complete a home assessment related to basic standards for the older adult’s environment.
Perform a home assessment of the elderly persons’ home, using the Home Safety Self-Assessment Tool (HSSAT)Link http://sphhp.buffalo.edu/content/sphhp/rehabilitation-science/research-and-facilities/funded-research/aging/home-safety-self-assessment-tool/_jcr_content/par/download_476860271/file.res/HSSAT-v.5-fill-in-10-12-17.pdf
as a guide.
Write a brief narrative related to your findings and a plan of deficiencies and standards based on your findings with possible solutions for an older adult with normal changes (i.e., intrinsic risks such as sight, hearing, etc) in aging.
Write a 7 to 9-page paper, double-spaced, documenting your familys cultural history. First, identify your familys cultural history (e.g., African American New Yorkers who have roots in the South; multiracial family with Haitian immigrant mother and Irish American father; immigrant family from Colombia; Italian American family with grandparent immigrants). Second, describe your ethnic/cultural values and heritage; you can discuss history of migration, family traditions, customs, dance, dress, music, holidays, etc. With these, you can describe the messages you received about rules of belonging to your social-cultural groups; how your ethnic/cultural heritage has impacted your thinking, behaviors and values; and whether you hold onto these values today. Further, you can discuss the influence of your family culture on your intersectional identities, like gender, sexual orientation, immigration status, etc.
Papers should be clearly organized with the following headings: (a) Family History and Heritage, (b) Rules of Belonging, and (c) Identity Development and Impact. Papers are to be 12-point font size, Times New Roman, and have a one-inch margin around the sides. Title pages or abstracts are not necessary, and will not count toward the page requirement. Papers are graded based on your ability to communicate effectively, clarity, content and grammar. More information will be provided in class or posted on Blackboard
