Prior to beginning work on this discussion, please read Chapters 3, 4, and 17 in DSM-5 Made Easy: The Clinician’s Guide to Diagnosis; Cases 18, 19, and 20 from Case Studies in Abnormal Psychology; and Chapter 1 in Psychopathology: History, Diagnosis, and Empirical Foundations. It is recommended that you read Chapter 1 in Turning Points in Dynamic Psychotherapy: Initial Assessment, Boundaries, Money, Disruptions and Suicidal Crises.

For this discussion, you will choose from one of the three “You Decide” case studies included in Case Studies in Abnormal Psychology. The case study you choose for this discussion will also be the case study you will use for your Psychiatric Diagnosis assignment in Week Six.

In your initial post, you will take on the persona of the patient from the case study you have chosen in order to create an initial call to a mental health professional from the patient’s point of view. In order to create your initial call, evaluate the symptoms and presenting problems from the case study, and then determine how the patient would approach the first call.

Create a document that includes a transcript of a call from the patient’s point of view based on the information in the case study including basic personal information and reasons for seeking out psychotherapy. The call may be no more than 5 minutes in length. Once you have created your transcript you will create a screencast recording of the transcript using the patient’s voice. Based on the information from the case study, consider the following questions as you create your recording:

• What would the patient say?
• What tone of voice might he or she use?
• How fast would the patient speak?
• Would the message be understandable (e.g., would it be muffled, circumstantial, tangential, rambling, mumbled, pressured, etc.)?

You may use any screencasting software you choose. Quick-Start Guides are available Screencast-O-Matic (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. for your convenience. Once you have created your screencast, include the link and the name of the case study you chose in your initial post and attach your transcript document prior to submitting it.

 

Week 8: Reflection Assignment

Submit Assignment

• Due Saturday by 11:59pm
• Points 50
• Submitting a file upload

Purpose 

The purpose of this assignment is to reflect on achievements in this course based on three criterion: Program Outcome, MSN Essential, NONPF Core Competency.  

Activity Learning Outcomes 

Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to: 

1. Reflect on personal and professional growth toward achieving competence as a family nurse practitioner (CO3). 

Due Date: Assignment must be submitted by Saturday 11:59 p.m. MT of week 8. Nothing can be accepted AFTER the Week 8 deadline when the course closes. 

Total Points Possible:  50 

Requirements: 

1. Choose one (1) MSN Program Outcome, one (1) MSN Essential, and one (1) NONPF Core Competency from the list below: 
   • MSN Program Outcome
     1. Provide high quality, safe, patient-centered care grounded in holistic health principles.
     2. Advocates for positive health outcomes through compassionate, evidence-based, collaborative advanced nursing practice.
   • MSN Essential
     I. Background for Practice from Science and Humanities
     VIII. Clinical Prevention and Population Health for Improving Health
     IX. Master’s Level Nursing Practice

• NONPF Core Competencies
  Scientific Foundation Competencies
  These competencies ensure that nurse practitioners graduate with a comprehensive background in medical sciences. All nurse practitioner students are required to take foundational pathophysiology and pharmacology, but depending on their specialty, they may take additional courses. Psychiatric nurse practitioners often take courses in neuroscience whereas neonatal nurse practitioners take courses in neonatology. Scientific core competencies also include knowledge and understanding of clinical practice guidelines, evidence-based practice, translational research, and treatment of vulnerable and diverse patient populations.
  The scientific foundation core competencies defined by the NONPF include the following:
  1. Thinks critically about data and applies this evidence to improving practice.
  2. Allows knowledge from the humanities and other disciplines to inform one’s work in nursing.
  3. Incorporates research findings to enhance practice methods and patient outcomes.
  4. Creates fresh evidence-based approaches and techniques, paying thought to research findings, core theory, and experience from practice.
  5. Quality Competencies
     Quality care, as defined by the NONPF, refers to the degree to which health services increase the desired health outcomes consistent with professional knowledge and standards. Quality competencies focus on understanding how to access and use information databases and how to critically evaluate research findings.
     The quality core competencies include the following:
  6. Applies the best and most contemporary research findings to clinical practice.
  7. Considers the complex relationships between cost, safety, access, and quality in healthcare delivery.
  8. Assesses the effects of organizational structures, financial management, policy, and other factors on healthcare.
  9. Offers feedback in peer reviews to “promote a culture of excellence.”
  10. Tailors care to each practice situation and uses interventions as necessary.
  11. Practice Inquiry Competencies
      Practice inquiry competencies focus on translational research, i.e., taking academic research and applying it to the clinical setting. These competencies ensure that nurse practitioner students understand how to apply research to improve their patients’ health outcomes.
      The practice inquiry core competencies include the following:
  12. Translates new knowledge into practice through leadership.
  13. Uses clinical experiences to inform practice and improve patient outcomes.
  14. Applies investigative abilities in a clinical setting to improve healthcare.
  15. Facilitates practice inquiry, both individually and in partnerships.
  16. Transmits knowledge from inquiry to others.
  17. Thinks critically about the individual applications of clinical guidelines.

2. Reflect over the past eight weeks and describe how achieving the course outcomes have prepared you to meet 1 program outcome, 1 MSN essential and 1 NONPF competency. 

3. Provide a specific example for each category.

Preparing the paper

• The written portion of this assignment is to be completed in a WORD document (.doc) and submitted to the course.
• Grammar, punctuation, spelling should be observed. In-text citations and reference page should follow APA format.
• Assignments will not be accepted once the course closes in Week 8.

ASSIGNMENT CONTENT

Category

Points

%

Description

Outcome Achievement

40

80%

The student identifies at least one of the listed program outcomes;

AND

Provides at least one specific example of how the program outcome was met;

AND

The student identifies at least one of the listed MSN essentials;

AND

Provides at least one specific example of how the MSN essential was met;

AND

The student identifies at least one of the listed NONPF competencies;

AND

Provides at least one specific example of how the NONPF competency was met.

(6 required elements)

40

80%

Total CONTENT Points= 40 pts

ASSIGNMENT FORMAT

Category

Points

%

Description

Organization, spelling, grammar and APA format

10

20%

Narrative summary is provided with consideration to organization, spelling, grammar and APA format.

10

20%

Total FORMAT Points= 10

ASSIGNMENT TOTAL= 50 points

Rubric

NR565 Reflection Assignment (1)NR565 Reflection Assignment (1)CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOutcome AchievementThe student identifies at least one of the listed program outcomes;
AND
Provides at least one specific example of how the program outcome was met;
AND
The student identifies at least one of the listed MSN essentials;
AND
Provides at least one specific example of how the MSN essential was met;
AND
The student identifies at least one of the listed NONPF competencies;
AND
Provides at least one specific example of how the NONPF competency was met;
(6 required elements)40.0 ptsExcellentAll 6 required elements are present.36.0 ptsV. Good5 critical elements are present.33.0 ptsSatisfactory4 critical elements are present.20.0 ptsNeeds Improvement1-3 critical elements are present.0.0 ptsUnsatisfactory0 critical elements are present.40.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssignment FormatNarrative summary is provided with consideration to organization, spelling, grammar and APA format. (2 critical elements required)10.0 ptsExcellentSummary is clear & easy to follow. AND There are two or less errors in spelling, grammar or in-text/reference APA format.9.0 ptsV. GoodSummary is clear to follow AND There are three to four errors in spelling, grammar or in-text/reference APA format.8.0 ptsSatisfactorySummary is clear to follow AND There are five to six errors in spelling, grammar or in-text/reference APA format.5.0 ptsNeeds ImprovementSummary is clear to follow AND There are seven to nine errors in spelling, grammar or in-text reference APA format.0.0 ptsUnsatisfactorySummary is difficult to follow/understand OR There are >10 errors in spelling, grammar or in-text reference APA format.10.0 pts
Total Points: 50.0PreviousNext
 

Deliverable Length:   200-300 words

Module 2: Managing Suppliers

This module unlocks the receiving department, putting players in charge of managing the supply chain and material inventories to meet client needs. (15 Turns). Please go to the assignment titled Unit 3 – Simulation for instructions on how to access the simulation.

To gain access to this module, please log in to your McGraw-Hill student account and select the MGMT345 Master (Cape & Cullen), then select “Click here to launch MH Practice.” On the next screen, select “Play” to gain access to the various modules. Find “Module 2: Managing Suppliers” on the list and select “Play Game.” From that point, follow the instructions in the simulation.

Primary Discussion Response is due by Friday (11:59:59pm Central). 

Within the Discussion Board area, write 200-300 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

There are many reasons why a company should pay attention to their reputation as it relates to their future vendor relations and product supply costs and availability. Complete the following:

• Discuss why it is important for organizations to manage their reputation by answering the following questions:
  • What impact could a poor quality product have on a company? 
  • How does reputation help a company to be more competitive? 
  • How do you think a company can improve their vendor and customer relations? 
  • Summarize 3 examples of what goes into the reputation of a company. 

Be sure to include your required references, and format your submission in APA format.

Begin your speech by engaging your audience’s emotions. (story, quotes, facts, joke or anything that connects to the topic and engages the audience) Then you can follow that up with your name topic and preview the main points.

Persuasive speeches attempt to change or reinforce an audience’s attitudes, beliefs, or actions. The persuasive speech is more complex and demanding than the informative speech. For this assignment, you should persuade the audience to support a policy, procedure or point of view of the teacher’s direction. You will email your instructor ahead of time (two- weeks), and he will tell you the direction in which to persuade. Use your book as a reference to help get ideas on how to persuade a hostile audience.  Counter-attitudinal speeches are STRONGLY encouraged.

1. Make sure to have a clear introduction, including attention getter, connection, reveal topic and then preview main points
2. Try to have three main points that are distinguishably different from each other, work on smoothly transitioning between them. Also, make sure to verbally cite your sources inside the main points, right before or right after you give us the information. See speech example on Canvas.
3. First off define your controversial topic to the audience, after of course your introduction. Then I would bring up the contra arguments, and then address them as being fair points. Finally, go into your direction, by stating facts and debunking any myths (if they exist). Make sure to be passionate, and enthusiastic (even if you are faking it).

Have a strong moment of closure, one last time to engage the emotions of your audience. Clearly sign post “conclusion”, follow that up with a small review of the three main points and then close with your CALL TO ACTION. Call to action tells the audience exactly what we need to do to solve this problem your created or issue your brought up. (E.g. go out and vote for better parking at TCC, or write your congressman to stop the influence of lobbyist in our political system).

YOUR PAPER MUST BE WRITTEN LIKE YOU TALKING TO THE CROWD!!!!! 

SPEECH ABOUT GUN VIOLENCE IN WHY YOU AGAINST IT OR NOT!! 

Please read the instructions thoroughly!

Specific methods of data collection (e.g., surveys, interviews, observations) produce specific types of data that will answer particular research questions, but not others; so here too, as covered in previous weeks, the research questions inform how the data will be obtained.  Furthermore, the method used to collect the data may impact the reliability and the validity of that data.

For this Discussion, you will first consider sampling strategies. Then, you will turn your attention to data collection methods, including their strengths, limitations, and ethical implications. Last, you will consider measurement reliability and validity in the context of your discipline.

 Position A: Probability sampling represents the best strategy for selecting research participants. 

 

Post a restatement of your assigned position on sampling strategies. Explain why this position is the best strategy for selecting research participants. Support your explanation with an example and support from the scholarly literature. Next, select a data collection method (e.g., surveys, interviews, observations) and briefly explain at least one strength and at least one limitation. Then, identify a potential ethical issue with this method and describe a strategy to address it. Last, explain the relationship between measurement reliability and measurement validity using an example from your discipline.

• Explain sampling methods
• Explain strengths and limitations of data collection methods
• Apply strategies for addressing ethical issues in data collection
• Develop an annotated bibliography
• Apply APA Style to writing

Be sure to support your Main Issue Post and Response Post with reference to the week’s Learning Resources and other scholarly evidence in APA Style.

 Mixed Methods Sampling: A Typology with Examples by Teddlie, C., & Yu, F., in Journal of Mixed Methods Research, Vol. 1/Issue 1. Copyright 2007 by Sage Publications Inc. Reprinted by permission of Sage Publications Inc. via the Copyright Clearance Center.