Overview

For this discussion, you will Identify a situation in your current workplace where evidence based practice has been or could be applied.  Remember, this refers to decisions about patient care that are based on evidence that is produced by well designed research.  You will need to provide a the research to support your decision.  Use 2 professional references that are less than 5 years old.

Your initial post must be posted before you can view and respond to colleagues, must contain minimum of two (2) references, in addition to examples from your personal experiences to augment the topic. The goal is to make your post interesting and engaging so others will want to read/respond to it. Synthesize and summarize from your resources in order to avoid the use of direct quotes, which can often be dry and boring. No direct quotes are allowed in the discussion board posts.

Post a thoughtful response to at least two (2) other colleagues’ initial postings. Responses to colleagues should be supportive and helpful (examples of an acceptable comment are: “This is interesting – in my practice, we treated or resolved (diagnosis or issue) with (x, y, z meds, theory, management principle) and according to the literature…” and add supportive reference. Avoid comments such as “I agree” or “good comment.

“Objectives

• Identify types of research questions to be studied with qualitative methods
• Describe the steps in making a clinical decision based on evidence

For this assignment, address all items listed below for the GAP, Inc. Based on your findings in parts 1–3 below, comment on the Gap’s financial position in FY2020, which ended on January 30, 2021. The Gap’s financial statements are available as form 10-K at sec.gov. 

Compute three financial ratios of the firm in each category (liquidity, solvency, asset management, and profitability) at the end of FY2020. The financial ratios you need to calculate are as follows:

Liquidity: current ratio, quick ratio, and cash ration

Solvency (leverage): long-term debt ratio, debt to equity ratio, and times interest earned ratio

Asset management: total assets turnover, inventory turnover, and receivables turnover

Profitability: profit margin, ROA, and ROE

Compare the ratios you computed in part a) with the industry average at the end of the same fiscal year. To compute the industry average, pick the firm’s closest five competitors, compute the ratios you used in part a) for each competitor, and then average them. A list of the firm’s competitors can be found either in the firm’s 10-K report or in the Mergent Online database that you can find in the Pace online library.


Compare the Gap’s ratios you computed in part a) with those of the previous FY. 


The assignment will be graded on three criteria: 1) the accuracy of your calculations and explanations; 2) use of analytics, numbers, graphs, etc.; and 3) the organization and clarity of your written report. 

Note on how to present your work:

Report and explain all your findings in a Word document. Summarize the ratios you calculate in a table. Show all your calculations in Excel as supporting evidence. Each numerical answer reported in your Word document should have a reference to where in the Excel spreadsheet I can find your calculations. Use only one Excel spreadsheet, but different tabs (if necessary) for your calculations. The report should use a 12 point font, be double spaced, and not more than five pages long (including graphs, tables, references, and appendices).

Cite your sources (financial reports and others) in the Word document, and specify the page number where you found the information.

Introduction

One of the most effective ways to promote children’s language and increase their vocabulary is through reading!  Every classroom needs to be rich in literacy-enhancing materials and experiences. This assignment will link selecting quality books for young children to a variety of subject matter.

The Assignment

For this assignment, you will create a list of 8 children’s books that promote literacy in the areas of Math, Science, Social Studies and Technology (2 for each category).  You will be looking for books that encourage children to explore these content areas.  Included for each book must be:subject, title, author, illustrator, copyright date and a brief description (minimum length of 3 complete sentences) of the story. Books (a total of 8) must be numbered and in a chart format.

In addition: you are to choose 2 of your books and discuss how you plan to use these books in your classroom with children.  Areas that must to be addressed are:

What content/subject matter does the book cover? (math, science, ss, or technology)

What skills will you focus on?  (what concepts of math, science, etc are you wanting them to learn?)

What activities will you incorporate related to the book? How will you use the book in whole group and then in small group/centers? 

**For each book, the write up should be a minimum of 7 sentences.  (stating that you will read the book to the children is not sufficient)  You should also include the actual cover of the 2 books that you have chosen. **not a picture of the book that you took off the Internet

Grading Criteria

The summary is graded on a 100 point scale. Maximum points are given when 8 books are listed (in chart form) with the subject, title, author, illustrator, copyright year and brief description 

*10 points: information is in a chart format

*1 point: for each required component of the books.

*20 points: for descriptions of the books.  

*20 points:paragraph write up for 2 books is included 

*10 points: photos of 2 chosen books

-Spelling and Grammar will be evaluated

Resources

Public library, book stores, etc.  

HI300-1: Describe the phases and activities in the systems development life cycle.

Imagine that you are the HIT Director for a healthcare facility and you are tasked with leading the facility in converting their office to electronic health records. For this Assignment, you will design and construct a Microsoft PowerPoint® presentation that highlights the planning and implementation process when converting to electronic health records. You will present this PowerPoint to other stakeholders in the HIT Department. Please include the following topics in your presentation:

• Name and describe two examples of EHRs used in healthcare facilities and discuss the pros and cons of each.
• What technologies would the facility need to implement electronic health records?
• Describe how the facility should implement EHRs using the phases of the system development life cycle as a guide.

Your presentation must have at least 15–20 slides. Please use the notes section to clarify anything that might be confusing and anything that needs elaboration such as definitions.

Requirements:

This Assignment should follow the conventions of Standard English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.). Your writing should be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful. The resources used (including your text) should be properly cited. Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics.

Minimum Submission Requirements

• This Assessment should be a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation (approximately 15-20 slides), and include title and reference slides.
• Respond to the questions in a thorough manner, providing specific examples of concepts, topics, definitions, and other elements asked for in the questions. Your submission should be highly organized, logical, and focused.
• Your submission must be written in Standard English and demonstrate exceptional content, organization, style, and grammar and mechanics.
• Your submission should provide a clearly established and sustained viewpoint and purpose.
• Your writing should be well ordered, logical and unified, as well as original and insightful.
• A separate slide at the end of your submission should contain a list of references, in APA format. Use your textbook, the Library, and the internet for research.
• Be sure to cite both in-text and reference list citations where appropriate and reference all sources. Your sources and content should follow proper APA citation style. Review the writing resources for APA formatting and citation found in Academic Tools. Additional writing resources can be found within the Academic Success Center.
• Your submission should:
  • include a title slide;
  • be appropriately spaced;
  • use a neutral-style font (such as Ariel, Times New Roman, etc.);
  • include correct citations;
  • be written in Standard English with no spelling or punctuation errors; and
  • include correct references on the reference slide.

If work submitted for this competency assessment does not meet the minimum submission requirements, it will be returned without being scored.

Plagiarism

Plagiarism is an act of academic dishonesty. It violates the University Honor Code, and the offense is subject to disciplinary action. You are expected to be the sole author of your work. Use of another person’s work or ideas must be accompanied by specific citations and references. Whether the action is intentional or not, it still constitutes plagiarism.

 The following post is from another student to which i have to reply adding some extra info

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The natural nature of essential oils has boosted their popularity in many parts of the world. Most of the essential oils contain the hydrophobic components that are vital in treating various health conditions such as skin-related diseases. Other examples of essential oils such as Peppermint have been proved to have the ability to cure digestive challenges (Manion & Widder, 2017). The mechanism through which the essential oils work depends on their nature and the intentions of the users. For instance, the essential oils inhaled into the lungs work differently from those applied to the skin.

Besides, it is critical to note that most essential oils fall under the alternative forms of medication. Hence, the characteristic makes it challenging for healthcare providers to develop a conclusive procedure detailing the functionality of different classes of essential oils (Lu et al., 2020). The essential oils inhaled into the lungs travel into the brain cells (Manion & Widder, 2017). As a result, the essential oils in the brain trigger the amygdala, an emotional center of the brain, to produce a calming effect, thus reducing axiety, stress, or any other mental or emotional condition yield restlessness in the body. 

The uptake of some essential oils also boosts the immune system, thus improving the ability of the body to detect the foreign pathogen. Moreover, the essential oils that are applied directly to the skin make it possible to fight infection on the skin’s surface, thus suppress various skin illnesses such as rash, herpes, and others (Nieto, 2017). Finally, the natural oils work by triggering the brain to produce a stimulus that helps to interpret the immune response required to bring the body’s health condition back to normal. The use of essential oil is widespread among the nutritionist in the United States and other parts of the world.

References

Lu, X., Weng, H., Li, C., He, J., Zhang, X., & Ma, Z. (2020). Efficacy of essential oil from Mosla Chinensis Maxim. Cv. Jiangxiangru and its three main components against insect pests. Industrial Crops and Products, 147, 112237.

Manion, C. R., & Widder, R. M. (2017). Essentials of essential oils. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, 74(9), e153-e162.

Nieto, G. (2017). Biological activities of three essential oils of the Lamiaceae family. Medicines, 4(3), 63.