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What do you think will be the most important debatable economic or social problem facing your field of work 20 years from now?

October 26, 2022 in /by

Question description

Competency

Show ability to use standard professional English in formal written documents.

Instructions

Familiarize yourself with the strategies of research and produce an original five page minimum persuasive research essay using only the Rasmussen College library to find varied academic resources/databases. Choose five current, varied (by type), and credible sources to use in writing to support your topic which should result in a five page essay that persuades the reader that your perspective on a debatable topic is the correct position to take. Your APA paper should demonstrate your ability to engage the reader, provide a strong thesis with pattern for development, incorporate in-text citations as needed, and include a final reference page listing and using research resources as described above. Here is the topic for your persuasive essay assignment:

What do you think will be the most important debatable economic or social problem facing your field of work 20 years from now? Choose the problem, define it, and defend your position using credible research from the Rasmussen College library databases.

Grading Rubric

0 1 2 3 4
Category Not Submitted No Pass Competence Proficiency Mastery
Evidence of Persuasion, Critical Thinking, and Thesis statement Not Submitted No or limited evidence of logical reason for writing provided. Paper lacks clear indication of the subject considered in thesis, missing clear persuasion elements. Some evidence of persuasion used. Thesis statement does not clearly illustrate point of the paper, relates to most of the body paragraphs, but not all. Logic reasoning has gaps. Some evidence of research. Thesis statement is used but recedes in importance as paper moves along. Persuasion of paper topic is evident, but not strongly defended. Student clearly employs research to develop the topic. Introduction clearly gives the purpose of the paper and thesis indicates a “reason for writing” and is used to command the development of the rest of the essay.
Essay: Research and use of Resources Not Submitted Either no or limited body paragraphs provided, paragraphs are under-developed, or do not clearly support or relate to the thesis or topic sentences, or research is not from credible Rasmussen databases or is dated.. In-text citations are lacking details or are inaccurate or missing. Composition of body paragraphs appear designed to support thesis as stated; however, irrelevant (major details) appear to simply use research sources. Use of in-text citations is sometimes overlooked. Research is not all current or show use of varied Rasmussen resources. Body Paragraphs tie to essay topic, support thesis as stated, but do not always include enough detail and examples to be complete persuasive paragraphs. Although citations are used, some are incorrectly used to show support for topic. Body paragraphs clearly support main idea of the essay and illustrate good use of research to achieve the purpose of the assignment. Student sticks to the thesis support.
Essay Construction Not Submitted No or limited concluding paragraph to wrap up the essay is offered, or essay persuasion is incomplete or under developed, lacks complete or accurate citations and/or reference list is missing citations or includes errors. Weak essay organization exists: thesis is appropriate for persuasive paper. Conclusion paragraph may exist, but is not successful in supporting thesis for a persuasive essay. Paper fails to persuade, but shows competent construction of a basic essay. Most persuasive elements work well; however, some body paragraphs may show minor lack of support, & weak conclusion to wrap up the paper is evident. Paper follows standard essay paragraphs that successfully show review of the thesis, and main ideas of the body support the paper. Conclusion effectively signals completion of the persuasive essay. All persuasive elements work together with the use of research.
Writing: Paragraph and Sentence Structure and Usage Not Submitted Incomplete sentences or sentence errors are evident throughout the paragraphs, misplaced sentences, and/or incoherent sentences. Essay wanders off the support or off topic for major points. Most sentences are complete and coherent; however, some omissions occur and/or incorrect statements of facts and ideas exist in the use of research. Some slang or unprofessional tone may be present. Transitional sentences needed to move essay along. Some evidence of varied sentence structures used correctly, but some paragraph body sentences fail to show variety and/or support organization of the persuasive essay research. Varied sentence structure and simple/complex sentences show sophisticated style. Demonstrates effective use of transitions. Sentences work to show development of the essay.
Grammar and Mechanics Not Submitted Many grammatical and mechanical errors result in disconnected thoughts and incoherent points for a written paper. Errors in word choice or wording detract from the message. Sentences show coherence; however, some usage errors are evident, and may fail to show sentence variety and/or transitions in support of thesis. Few minor grammatical and mechanical errors evident in paragraphs that do not seem to distract or change the reader’s perception of the paper’s meaning. No grammatical or mechanical errors evident in complete variety of simple and complex sentences that effectively prove the points as stated and use transitions correctly to move through the paper.

Find the standard deviation for the following salary data:

October 26, 2022 in /by

Quiz 1

1. Find the standard deviation for the following salary data:

2010 —————- 30,196?
2009 —————- 30,862?
2008 —————- 34,172?
2007 —————- 37,435?
2006 —————- 38,648?
2005 —————- 39,252?
2004 —————- 38,444?
2003 —————- 38, 477?
2002 —————- 37,491?
2001 —————- 37, 862?
2000 —————- 37,526

2. Find the 68% standard deviation for the above data from question 1.

3. Find the mean for 2005-2009 (group a). Find the mean for 2000-2004 (group b).

4.

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Quiz 1

1. Find the standard deviation for the following salary data:

2010 —————- 30,196?
2009 —————- 30,862?
2008 —————- 34,172?
2007 —————- 37,435?
2006 —————- 38,648?
2005 —————- 39,252?
2004 —————- 38,444?
2003 —————- 38, 477?
2002 —————- 37,491?
2001 —————- 37, 862?
2000 —————- 37,526

2. Find the 68% standard deviation for the above data from question 1.

3. Find the mean for 2005-2009 (group a). Find the mean for 2000-2004 (group b).

4. Which mean is higher (group a or group b) from question 3?

5. Find the average unemployment number with the data below:

sept 12′  — 12,088,000
aug 12′  — 12,544,000
jul 12′  — 12,794,000
jun 12′  — 12,749,000
may 12′  — 12,720,000
apr 12′  — 12,500,000
mar 12′  — 12,673,000
feb 12′  — 12,806,000
jan 12′  — 12,758,000
dec 11′  — 13,097,000
nov 11′  — 13,323,000
oct 11′  — 13,759,000

6. This symbol ( represents
a) subtraction
b) mean
c) mode
d) summation
e) none of the above

7. Find the five number summary for Avg. High Temperature:
Average high and Low Temperatures for Fairbanks Alaska 2012   Avg. High Avg. Low January 3 F -11 F February 11 F -7 F March 25 F 2 F April 44 F 21 F May 61 F 36 F June 71 F 48 F July 72 F 51 F August 66 F 45 F September 54 F 34 F October 32 F 16 F November 12 F -2 F December 7 F -8 F
Min –
Q1 –
Q2 –
Q3 –
Max –

8. Sam has just finished reading in his textbook about the study of grades earned in introductory courses at UMUC. He sees that the mean grade for psychology is 2.71, whereas the mean grade in political science is 3.10. Based on this information he decides to switch his major to political science, where he feels it will be more likely he could receive an A in his courses. Do you think Sam’s decision is appropriate based on these data?

How can the QSEN competencies for nurses be implemented

October 26, 2022 in /by

How can the QSEN competencies for nurses be implemented

Core Competencies for Nurses

This week’s graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcome (CO).

  • CO8 Selects evidence for best practice when planning professional nursing care for individuals, families, aggregates, and communities. (PO 8)

Explore the website for the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) initiative at http://www.qsen.org (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. How can the QSEN competencies for nurses be implemented into your workplace or professional nursing setting? If you are not currently employed as a nurse, consider a previous work setting that would have benefited from implementation of the QSEN competencies. How can the QSEN competencies for nurses be implemented

 Make observations and discriminate between scientific and pseudoscientific explanations

October 26, 2022 in /by

Discussion

Make observations and discriminate between scientific and pseudoscientific explanations  weigh evidence and make decisions based on strengths and limitations of scientific knowledge and the scientific method  use knowledge of biological principles, the scientific method, and appropriate technologies to ask relevant questions, develop hypotheses, design and conduct experiments, interpret results, and draw conclusions Directions: 1. Select one of the following topics: A. Genetically modified food. Humans are now capable of manipulating the genetic codes of certain plants and animals in our own food chain. What are some of the foods in your supermarket that have been genetic altered? How have they been altered and why? What does sound science have to say about potential risks to the environment and human health, associated with GMOs (genetically modified organisms)? Be careful to search for the science in scientific journals rather than GMO industry’s own websites and reports! Based upon your research, do you think there is a clear answer as to how safe these foods might be to humans and the environment? Clearly explain your reasoning. Note that this should be a discussion of genetic alteration of organisms by laboratory methods (such as gene insertions, etc.) and not by selective breeding (breeding one animal or plant with another for desired traits).

Find 3 scholarly, scientific articles related to your topic and the questions described in 1. While you are definitely encouraged to use web sites, books, and other materials as resources to help you learn about your subject, note that the assignment is to find three published scholarly articles; This means articles in professional scientific journals. Encyclopedias, Q&A or “How-To” web sites may NOT be used as references in any collegiate research paper (you should also be critical of the information they supply as most of these sites are open-sourced – i.e., not verified). Assistance with evaluating web resources can be found at http://sites.umuc.edu/library/libhow/scholarlyjournals.cfm. For more on what constitutes “scholarly” see the UMUC library page on searching for scholarly articles at http://libguides.umuc.edu/science and my Guide to References and Citations under Course Resources > Profs Helpful Docs. Lastly, note that any resources I have given you in the above descriptions do not count toward the required three articles. 3. Write a paper of 1000-2000 words (not including your references), double spaced, in 12 point Times New Roman font. Note that I am happy to approve a larger word allowance if you feel you need it. Your paper’s format should be as follows: First, clearly summarize each of the three articles, making it very clear to me which is which. I strongly suggest you use headers or at least phrases like, “According to the article by so-andso”… so that I know when you are summarizing an article as directed. If I have to struggle to determine when and/or which article you are summaring you will lose points! Next, use what you’ve learned from your research to answer each of the questions asked in the topic description (any that have not already been answered in your article summaries). Be sure to give credit to your sources as you do this by using in-text citations, and strive to incorporate the concepts and principles of BIOL103 in your answers. Lastly, express your own ideas on your topic. For the best grade, you are strongly encouraged to use subject headers in your paper. Remember to limit your use of direct quotes when writing. Collegiate Writing Standards dictate that quotes should account for no more than 5% of the total text. If you do use quotes, you must include a specialized in-text citation including the page or paragraph number (Adams, 2014, para.12).

Handling Culturally Diverse Patients

October 26, 2022 in /by

  • Handling Culturally Diverse Patients

    Mrs. Abdul has recently emigrated from the Middle East to live with her daughter and son-in-law. The Abdul family has just started coming to the clinic you work at as a Medical Administrative Assistant for care over the past 3 months. You have noticed that they have arrived late for all of their appointments to date, have arrived again late for their appointment today and seem reluctant to answer many of the questions that are asked. Also, it is observed that Mrs. Abdul allows her daughter to speak for her most of the time. Based on some preliminary testing that was conducted, Dr. Jones is concerned that Mrs. Abdul may have cancer, but must do some further diagnostic testing to be sure.

    Based on the above scenario what information should the medical staff be aware of to help them interact effectively with the patient? Are there specific guidelines they should follow in terms of cultural diversity? If so, what would those be?

  • W3C1: Key Assessment for CLO #4

    Utilizing Proper Telephone Techniques: The Angry Patient

    You are the Medical Administrative Assistant for your practice. The phone rings and you answer it. It is Mr. Wilson, a patient of the practice. He is very upset because he received an EOB (explanation of benefits) in the mail today indicating the insurance denied his claim for his most recent office visit because it was not considered medically necessary. Your practice has not yet billed Mr. Wilson, but he warns “You better not even think about billing me for that visit, or I’ll sue you”. Mr. Wilson does not want to hear that the office can appeal the denial if he is willing to complete the form that was sent to him. He adds “paperwork is your job, not mine!”

    1. If you were in this situation what would you do? Think about and incorporate applicable PRICE characteristics.

    2. Should you alert the physician or office manager or try to handle on your own?

    3. Should this incident be documented in the patient’s medical record? Why or why not?

    4. Please answer all questions completely. APA format must be used.

Did you find the information helpful in forming an opinion about the quality of the facility?

October 26, 2022 in /by

 

CMS Compare Data

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), a federal
government organization, publicly reports information on hospitals and nursing
homes. Locate the Hospital Compare and the Nursing Home Compare sections of the
CMS Web site.

Select one hospital and one nursing home, preferably ones you are
familiar with or have worked at. Review the information posted for each facility
at the Compare Web sites.

  • Compare the information available for the hospital versus the nursing home.
    Do you consider the information to be about structure, process, and outcome? Or
    would you describe it as inputs, conversion process, and output?
  • Summarize the results for each facility. What have they done well? In what
    areas could they improve? Would you recommend this facility to a family
    member?
  • Assess the usefulness of each Compare Web site.
    • Did you find the information helpful in forming an opinion about the quality
      of the facility?
    • Is this information likely to help the general public (i.e. someone without
      a healthcare background)?
    • What suggestions would you make for improving the Web
      site?

Write a 3-page report in a Word document formatted in APA
style.

Grading Criteria Maximum Points
Determined whether the information is about
structure, process, and outcome, or about inputs, conversion process, and
output.		 8
Summarized results for each facility, identifying
strengths and areas for improvement.		 8
Evaluated the usefulness of the sites for
healthcare professionals and for the general public.		 12
Recommended improvements to the sites. 12
Applied APA standards for writing style, spelling,
grammar, and citation of sources.		 4
Total 44

Discuss how this aging of such a large segment of the population will affect specific health care delivery services and organizations.

October 26, 2022 in /by

You will write and submit a 2-3 page essay in APA format (with a proper cover page, well-organized with source citations, and an APA reference list—which do not count towards the page count requirement) that addresses the following:

The baby boomer generation, which represents a significant portion of the U.S. population, is reaching an age when its utilization of health services will most likely increase. Additionally, life expectancy continues to improve with advancements in medicine and in community health. Discuss how this aging of such a large segment of the population will affect specific health care delivery services and organizations.

Prepare the 2016 Form 1040 and all other required Federal forms and schedules for Brett Simons. Anyone who can help within 6 hours? I have to turn it by 4 tonight

October 26, 2022 in /by

Prepare the 2016 Form 1040 and all other required Federal forms and schedules for Brett Simons.
Anyone who can help within 6 hours? I have to turn it by 4 tonight

Instructions:

1. Prepare the 2016 Form 1040 and all other required Federal forms and schedules for Brett Simons. The returns should be prepared taking the maximum tax benefit allowable into consideration. Round all amounts to whole dollars.

2. Do not prepare tax returns for any other individuals mentioned in the problem.

3. The ages provided in the problem are determined as of 12/31/16.

4. Student must not use tax software. Prepare return using 2016 tax forms provided or found at www.irs.gov.

5. Important Requirement! Any and all amounts excluded from income or deductions either limited or not taken must be identified. All calculations used in the determination of the components of taxable income or tax liability must be provided. This requirement should be provided in a separate file (Word or Excel) and must be submitted with the completed tax return.

6. Work independently. Do not collaborate with anyone. Collaboration or assistance, in any form, is considered cheating and will result in a grade of zero for any student(s) involved.

7. Brett Simon’s tax return must be saved as a PDF file and submitted to the relevant assignment link at Unit 7 (in addition to the documents required by #5 and #8 of this document). This assignment is subject to the 10% late submission discount.

8. Page 1 of this document (with your name inserted) must be returned as part of your submission; points will be deducted if it is not attached.

 

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Explain how scholarly research findings support the course of action for treatment recommended by the forensic psychologist in the selected case study.,EXPLAIN HOW SCHOLARLY RESEARCH FINDINGS SUPPORT ONES THINKING ON THE COURSE OF ACTION FOR TREATMENT RECOMMENDED BY FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGIST.

October 26, 2022 in /by

 

EXPLAIN HOW SCHOLARLY RESEARCH FINDINGS SUPPORT ONES THINKING ON THE COURSE OF ACTION FOR TREATMENT RECOMMENDED BY FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGIST.

Juvenile Case Studies – Treatment and Ethics
Overview
This assignment supports this unit’s readings and discussions on ethical standards and principles for juvenile offenders. You will select one of two case studies focused on the ethical concerns and treatment of juveniles to complete this assignment.
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies:

Describe the field of forensic psychology.

Explain a course of action for treatment that may be recommended by a forensic psychologist in the selected case study.

Apply psychological principles to topics in forensic psychology.

Apply psychological principles and concepts to the selected case study.

Apply scholarly research findings to topics in forensic psychology.

Explain how scholarly research findings support the course of action for treatment recommended by the forensic psychologist in the selected case study.

Apply psychological and legal ethics in the field of forensic psychology.

Explain the ethical issues faced by the forensic psychologist in the selected case study.
Apply ethical principles and standards to address the ethical concerns in the selected case study.

Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology.

Write coherently to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional.
Use APA style and formatting.

Assignment Instructions
For this assignment, review the Juvenile Case Studies – Treatment and Ethics media piece. Choose oneof the case studies, either Kyle or Jessica, to use for your assignment. Describe acts of the case in your own words as needed to complete the paper. (Please do not copy and paste the case study into your paper). You may also want to review Table 2.2 Comparison of the Three Current Major Denitions of Mental Retardation on page 81 of your Introduction to Forensic Psychology text, which provides an overview of mental IQ.
Write a paper in which you respond to the following:

Applying relevant psychology principles and concepts, explain a course of action for treatment that may be recommend in court. For example, should the forensic psychologist recommend that the individual remain in jail and be charged as an adult, be adjudicated as a juvenile and receive inpatient treatment at a secure facility, or be adjudicated as a juvenile and receive outpatient treatment?
Explain how scholarly research findings support your thinking on the course of action for treatment recommended by the forensic psychologist.
Consider the ethics of the case study in general, and consider the ethical concerns for the forensic psychologist in the case. Due to the age of the client, explain the ethical issues faced by the forensic psychologist.
Apply ethical principles and standards to address the ethical concerns in the selected case study.
Write coherently to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional.
Use APA style and formatting.

Submission Requirements

Written communication: Written communication is in professional style with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.
Resources: Support your recommendations with information from professional sources, including your textbook and the APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct. Use a minimum of 4 sources (at least two professional and at least two scholarly).
APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA style and formatting.
Length: 4–5 double-spaced, typed pages.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.

Strategic Thinking Map: Analysis

October 26, 2022 in /by

Strategic Thinking Map: Analysis

Question descriptionUse the Capstone Project Case Study (provided in the Module 8 Folder) to conduct a market analysis. In your market analysis, identify the segments (potential patients, physicians, etc.) and provide a summary of your findings.

Develop a written report of your market analysis. Include a visual diagram of your overall market analysis use of strategic thinking maps (see the links in Module 2) as a tool to assist with the different facets of the strategic planning process.

The map is to be used as a supplement for your written market analysis. The market analysis produced will be used in the final submission of your Capstone Project.

Your well-written market analysis should meet the following requirements:

  • Be 3-4 pages in length, not including the cover, abstract (optional), or reference pages.
  • Utilize headings to organize the content.
  • Include the strategic thinking map in addition to/or as a part of the 3-4 pages of content.
  • Include a minimum of four references with associated in-text citations. The CSU-Global Library is a good place to find these references.
  • Be formatted according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements.

Capstone Project Case Study:

HCM580 – Strategic Management in Healthcare

Capstone Project Case Study Information

The circumstances in Pocahontas County resonate in many rural communities across the country:

  • A depressed local economy
  • Substantial barriers to health access
  • Difficulty in attracting health professionals.Portrait of Pocahontas CountyPocahontas County is located in the southeast region of West Virginia. The county has a total of 942 square miles and is the site of the head waters for eight rivers: Cherry River, Cranberry River, Elk River, Ganley River, Greenbriar River, Tygart Valley River, Williams River, and Shaver Fork of the Cheat River. Pocahontas County consists of the following towns: Arborale, Bartow, Buckeye, Cass, Dunmore, Durbin, Greenbank, Hillsboro, Marlington, and Slatyfork.
  • As of the 2010 Census there are 9,131 people residing in Pocahontas County. The racial makeup is 98% Caucasian, .78% African American, .43% Hispanic, .14% Asian, and .07% Native American. The median income for a household within the county is $26,401.Access to Health ServicesPocahontas County has a shortage of healthcare providers. There is one hospital, Pocahontas Memorial Hospital, and one nursing home, Pocahontas Center. The ratio for dentists is 8,851 to 1. The ratio for primary care physicians is 8508 to 1 (County Health Roadmaps & Rankings, n.d.).The county’s physician-to-population ratio is significantly higher than the Unites States overall ratio.Pocahontas Memorial Hospital is a 25-bed, level-4 trauma center. A rural health clinic is located within the hospital. The health clinic offers laboratory services, immunizations, disease management, and monthly specialty clinics (cardiology, podiatry, and nephrology).For more information about Pocahontas Memorial Hospital, visit the following website:http://www.pmhwv.org/ReferencesCounty Health Roadmaps & Rankings. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.countyhealthrankings.org/sites/default/… Health%20Ranking%20West%20Virginia%20Data%20-%20v2.xls