Assignments

The Value of Research in Social Policy. While research can be interesting in regards to understanding social phenomena, it is also important that research results be used to positively impact positive outcomes in regards to the individuals involved, the societal problems considered, and the programs and policy related to these issues. This discussion presents a…

The final assignment for this course is an academic research article critique. The purpose of the critique is to ensure that you know how to read and critically assess research for use in your own research, to understand social problems in society, support decision making in public policy, or to influence one’s own individual research…

Chose a diagnosis that has been covered in course materials up to this week and created a case scenario for that diagnosis. Included research material to support the diagnosis and the plan. Identified any barriers, problems, or issues that may affect outcomes, including cultural diversity and health care literacy. Discussed the best practices for optimal…

Identify what emotions are evoked as you consider the Colorado Board of Nursing case stated above? Should the courts take into consideration the fact that the nurses’ error occurred because they wanted to avoid causing the baby unnecessary pain? Discuss your thinking. Can you think of other occupations in which the consequences of unintentional errors…

Include a report on the selected core value and reasons for choice. Provide a report of the interviews with 3 people regarding the chosen core value. Describe the concepts of healing and cure and differentiated between them. Include a case from clinical practice in which there was no cure but there was healing. Describe the…

You have an idea to improve patient care that you would like upper management to support and fund. What type of communication tool would you use to present your idea and why?

One of the five elements of emotional intelligence is self-awareness. What behaviors would someone with strong self-awareness demonstrate within the context of leading and managing groups? Provide an example.

Public surveys, such as this Gallup Poll, indicate that the majority of younger Americans think that Social Security is a “dead program.” Please review the required resources for this week and address the following: In your informed opinion, why do so many young people have such a dim view? What are at least two ways…

Policy Termination. In this course you have covered the various stages of public policy from agenda setting to lobbying to implementation. The final stage you will examine in this discussion is policy termination, when a policy is repealed. There are many reasons that policy termination may occur, one of which is when sub-par policies are…

Refer to the “Collaborative Learning Community: Analysis of an Ethical Dilemma” resource for the dilemmas and resources that will be used for this multi-part Analysis of an Ethical Dilemma assignment. Part ONE is an individual assignment that will also be used in Part TWO, the culminating paper.   For this individual assignment, interview a hospital…

Uustal (1993) proposed a decision-making model that provides concrete steps in which to arrive at a morally acceptable solution when faced with an ethical dilemma. What type of an ethical dilemma have you encountered in the clinical setting? How can the decision-making model identified by Uustal be applied to this situation? Be specific when describing…

Read the assigned article, “Dealing With Futile Treatment: A Medical Student’s Perspective.” How does the author describe futile treatment? What ethical dilemmas are faced by health care providers who must address human suffering? How can ethical principles be used to identify the most appropriate decision when conflict arises?   What ethical dilemmas are faced by…