Please write a response to each discussion question.

Parker 1.1

Hi, my name is Kim Parker and I’m a mom to seven great kiddos 5 girls and 2 boys. My husband is in logistics management and we live in south central Nebraska. I’m originally from Gulfport, Mississippi and I miss home so bad! I work full time for NE Department of Health and Human Services as a Child and Family Services Specialist. It is the most demanding and sometimes overwhelming job of my entire life. I haven’t gotten home until very late every night this week which is why I’m here posting this at 11 pm. I am fortunate enough to be able to study when things get eerily quiet at work, so that’s a huge positive.

I have earned my degree solely online. I graduated in March of 2016 with my bachelor’s in Behavioral Science and went straight to work as an Intensive Family Preservation Skill Builder with a counseling agency in Lincoln. The hours and mileage were horrendous so I moved over to DHHS in January. I started my master’s in November and was supposed to start my residency in March however could not get the time off and had to reschedule. I was very disappointed over that! I love Bellevue University and the freedom it offers me to create my own schedule (to a degree!) I am very nervous over this class because numbers just aren’t my thing. I have faith though!

I like the idea of the scientist practitioner model because it promotes continued learning and understanding. It also acknowledges that mental health treatment is not a one-size-fits all practice. While evidence based practice might be cheaper, a great opportunity to learn is missed. Continued research lends itself to advancement in mental healthcare and we need that so badly these days. If new graduate students rely solely on Evidence based practice the potential for new methodologies and treatments is virtually lost. It’s vital to the field to continually research and develop a better understanding.

Walker 1.1

My name is Shawn Walker, but do not let the name my name fool you I am a woman and a mother of five.  I have taken several online coursed before both through Bellevue University and through prior courses with American Military University.  I am scared taking a statistics class, especially online.  Math, in all forms, is not my strong suit and I kind of prefer residential classes overall as I find the environment easier for me to learn.  I am not currently working, my focus is fully on my education right now and being a mom.  However, I did spend 12 years in the Air Force as Security Forces (similar to military police) before being medically separated in 2015.  I would like to eventually be able to work with other veterans and law enforcement officers suffering from PTSD in a counseling capacity.  I hope to one day pursue my Doctorate’s, but that is on hold until my kids are a little older and more self-sufficient.

The scientist-practitioner model can be described as the combining of practitioner practices and therapies into a scientific format to help evaluate effectiveness.  Without the help of practitioners, it would be difficult to truly ascertain how effective some of the suggested therapies are.  They also help discover new therapies through experience which can then be passed on for evaluation through scientific method.  Through the use of evidence based practices the practitioners are able to offer credibility to their practices.  The area of mental health has not developed without its blemishes and fair share of controversial practices.  The uses of evidence based practices allows for the monitoring and evolution of effective and proven methods through scientific proof.

Good Afternoon, 

I need 5 replies to 2 different discussion boards completed today by 9pm eastern time.

The first 2 replies need 75 words repsonses to my classmate. The last 2 reponses need 50 word replies. Needs to be completed TODAY!!

Question 2

Please find a current (within the past year) news article from a reputable news source (MSN, New York Times, Chicago Tribune, etc) that discusses a research study in health services.  For your original post, please provide a 150+ word summary of your article that describes the study and the research findings. Be sure to incorporate course concepts into your discussion post so that you can receive full credit!

Note:  You cannot present an article that has already been presented by a classmate.

Your original post should provide:

•   A 150+ word summary of your article, including the study design and research findings

•   An explanation of how your article ties into what we have learned in class

An explanation of why you feel that this article is interesting or important

Responses:

Johnny

The article I decided to choose is titled “A Call for Action on Toxic Chemicals”.  The article discusses how the household items that we are exposed to everyday may have dangerous toxins that may have an ill effect on a child’s developing brain.  Some of the best scientists, health advocates and doctors are fighting to regulate law that further investigates chemicals that makes plastic more durable, the upholstery on furniture less flammable, and the ones used in pesticides to assure their safety in American households.  Rabin (2016) states, “The goal is to protect expectant mothers, infants and children from neurotoxic chemicals by stepping up efforts to curb air pollution, remediate old lead pipes, phase out certain pesticides, ban endocrine-disrupting chemicals used in food packaging and plastics and come up with a plan for getting rid of furniture laden with fire retardants”.  The concern for scientists are the reluctance tied with studying the ill effects of the chemical agents used in various household agents and the damage they may cause in a developing child’s brain.  These chemical agents need to be further researched before being sold to the community according to researchers.  Rabin (2016) interestingly poses this question, “Before we proscribe medicine, we have to prove it’s safe,” she said.  “So how come with the chemical industry, we assume everything is safe and have to prove there’s harm?”  I agree with scientists and researchers on this issue because the public needs to be made aware of the potential dangers these chemicals can have on our children.   

Nicole

The article which I found is titled “Teens with medical marijuana cards much likelier to say they are addicted, but few teens have them” by Laura Bailey which I located on ProQuest from Berkeley Library.

The article discusses a study “on a nationally representative sample of 4,394 high school seniors and their legal or illegal medical marijuana use as it relates to other drug use. In the study, 48 teens had medical marijuana cards, but 266 teens used medical marijuana without a card” (Bailey, 2015). This article represents a study which is pertinent to medical research because with medical marijuana being legal in some states there is a possibility that more teens are using the marijuana than before.

This study also demonstrates the likelihood of teens engaging in other risky behaviors when engaging with marijuana. “Teens who used other’s medical marijuana were at highest risk for engaging in all five risky behaviors, including using marijuana more frequently to get high and using alcohol and prescription pills. However, they were just 4 times as likely to say they’re hooked on marijuana, as opposed to 10 times as likely for medical marijuana users” (Bailey, 2015)

Part 1 is to evaluate the powerpoint that has been attached and the Part 2 has been added below. Thank You….

Part 1…..

Due by Day 1.  Post your PowerPoint presentation from Week Four’s assignment, “Leadership and Management,” as an attachment.  Enter the topic or title of your PowerPoint into the subject line and body of your post.  Your instructor will assign a classmate with whom you will exchange PowerPoint evaluations for your second post due by Day 3.  

Due by Day 3.  Evaluate the PowerPoint presentation of your assigned classmate.  Your evaluation should address the following:

1. What was the biggest take-away from your classmate’s presentation?
2. What was something new that you learned from your classmate’s presentation?
3. Ask at least one question regarding the content of the presentation (unrelated to style or mechanics).
4. Offer at least one suggestion for content improvement.  Be sure to support your suggestion by referring to either course materials or outside reading.

Part 2…

 Guided Response.  Review the evaluation provided by your classmate.  Address the question and suggestions pertaining to your presentation.  How might these suggestions improve your presentation?  What are your thoughts on the course materials or outside reading provided by your peer?

Mark as UnreadRE: Leadership and ManagementVictoria Amidon Email this Author9/14/2016 8:35:22 PM

1. What was the biggest take-away from your classmate’s presentation?
2. What was something new that you learned from your classmate’s presentation?
3. Ask at least one question regarding the content of the presentation (unrelated to style or mechanics).
4. Offer at least one suggestion for content improvement.  Be sure to support your suggestion by referring to either course materials or outside reading.

Hello Mary, 

biggest take-away

After viewing the PowerPoint, it was clear that this center places a high value on the staff. There is a definite focus on working as a team and seeking out help when needed. I would surmise that the director of this center understands the importance of creating a positive environment where the employees can learn and grow.

 Somethin new: 

Although it is not something that I did not already know, I was reminded by the presentation that the monthly meetings could be used for training hours. The staff members can have a lot of information to share with each other from the various individual training courses they have taken. Utilizing the monthly meeting for the exchange of information that staff members have learned is wise. I have always felt that there is something beneficial and useful which can be taken away from every training.

 Content question:

1.      How do you go about keeping the staff mentally and physically prepared for their work?

2.      The monthly meetings are conducted as a whole group; how do you use effective communication with individual staff members? Are there scheduled meetings which are one-on-one?

Content improvement suggestion:

Perhaps the information provided could be more specific. There were a lot of great ideas, but many of them were vague. For example, instead of saying you want the staff to feel comfortable and supported, state how you will do that. Gadzikowski (2013) noted that many early childhood workers do not receive adequate breaks or planning time which leads to high stress and a significant turn-over rate. Maybe you could provide these to employees as a means of assuring their comfort and support. Providing examples of what is done at your center to foster the ideas which support your philosophy, vision, and mission creates a clear picture of what employees can expect while employed at the center. The staff of your center should be confident in knowing precisely what you expect from them and what they can expect from you in return.

References

Gadzikowski, A.  (2013).  Administration of early childhood education programs.  San Diego,

            CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc.

CLASSIFICATION, VOCABULARY or NOMENCLATURE SYSTEMS – Worksheet

Instructions:  Using your textbook and the Internet, research the following classification systems and complete the information requested. ICD-10-CM has been completed as an example for you.  Do not copy and paste, review and summarize your findings.

Nursing Assignment: Create Role Play Lesson Plan entitled ” Therapeutic Communication with the angry patient.”

Role Playing a Clinical Application

Role plays can help prepare students for the clinical environment by engaging them in authentic, simulated experiences. Role plays also have a great impact on each learning domain of Bloom’s Taxonomy: cognitive (knowledge), affective (attitude), and psychomotor (physical skills). Due to the hands-on nature required of these activities, role play also gives educators the opportunity to address a variety of learning styles. For example, by having students watch a role play demonstration, nurse educators can address the learning needs of auditory and visual learners. Supplying students with handouts and/or transcripts of the role play can also further address visual learners or students with processing disorders. To engage kinesthetic learners, nurse educators can then require students to demonstrate a role-play situation themselves; which is the ultimate goal and epitome of role playing in practicum settings.

In this Assignment, you will select a clinical activity to role play with a fictitious patient.

Role Play Assignment Instructions

·         Review Chapter 13, “Role Play” in the Bradshaw and Lowenstein course text. How might you adapt the traditional role-play process to create a role play for a video demonstration?

·         Review this week’s media, Role-Play Demonstration. Reflect on the interactions between Dr. Tim Bristol and his patient. In addition, take careful note of the teaching strategies Dr. Bristol uses during his role-play demonstration.

·         Review the Role Play Demonstration: An Example document.

·         Review the Creating a Role Play Demonstration Rubric to review the expectations for this Assignment.

·         Using the Lesson Plan Template document, plan and create your Role Play video.

Role Play

How do I create a Role Play?

Step 1: Identify your intended audience of learners. For this specific role-play Assignment, you must select a clinical skill that you can demonstrate to either nursing students or nursing staff. You may not select patients for this Assignment.

Step 2: Identify a learning need such as a skill, process, or attitude that this specific group of learners might have. When selecting your need, consider those who might most benefit a role-play simulation. This might be an abstract or new idea or one that could be most effectively taught through modeling desired clinical behavior. In addition, it must be one that requires interaction between a nurse and a patient.

Step 3: Begin to outline your role-play ideas in your Lesson Plan template.

Step 4: Carefully construct your learning objectives, ensuring that your role play will address each learning objective. When crafting your objectives, reflect on the cognitive, affective, and interpersonal skills associated with your objectives. In your Discussion posting, you will be asked to describe to which learning domain (cognitive, affective, or psychomotor) each of your objectives is associated.

Step 5: Review your Lesson Plan and think of who might play your fictitious patient. For example, you might ask a colleague, friend, or family member. If need be, this patient could also be a pet, stuffed animal, or cardboard cut-out. When selecting your patient, remember that the purpose of this role playing situation is to demonstrate clinical skills and how a nurse should interact with patients. As such, the focus will not be on your patient, but on the clinical skills and teaching strategies that you employ throughout your role play. Since this is a simulated experience, you may conduct this role-playing activity in an environment that is most convenient for you: your workplace, house, outside, etc. The only requirement is that you accurately demonstrate the clinical skills and/or procedures and teaching strategies within your lesson.

Reminder: NOT ESSAY… USE THE LESSON PLAN TEMPLATE….

·         You have to create only a Lesson plan for my role play and check the role play example downloaded below…….  The title of my Role Play Lesson Plan that you need to create will be “Therapeutic Communication with the Angry Patient.” Please use the Lesson Plan Template on the uploaded files.