Day: March 9, 2018

Personal Philosophy Of Nursing Paper

Use the questions in the table in chapter 3 on page 101 of your textbook as a guide as you write your personal philosophy of nursing. The paper should be three typewritten double spaced pages following APA style guidelines. The paper should address the following:

1. Introduction that includes who you are and where you practice nursing
2. Definition of Nursing
3. Assumptions or underlying beliefs
4. Definitions and examples of  the major domains (person, health, and environment) of nursing
5. Summary that includes:
   1. How are the domains connected?
   2. What is your vision of nursing for the future?
   3. What are the challenges that you will face as a nurse?
   4. What are your goals for professional development?

 

Duscussion Week Two Epidemiology

Discussion Question

When reviewing the goals of Healthy People 2020 (HP2020) on its website, it becomes apparent there are implications of the use of epidemiological data when designing policies and measuring success in achieving public health goals. Evaluate the following overarching HP2020 goals:

• Attain high-quality, longer lives free of preventable disease, disability, injury, and premature death.
• Achieve health equity, eliminate disparities, and improve the health of all groups.
• Create social and physical environments that promote good health for all.
• Promote quality of life, healthy development, and healthy behaviors across all life stages.

Discuss how epidemiological practices and methods have been used to explore and advance the progress toward achieving these goals. Justify your response with appropriate language from the HP2020 website. Use the keyword HP2020 to search the HP2020 website.

Justify your response using examples and reasoning. Comment on the postings of at least two classmates, explaining whether you agree or disagree with their views.

Evaluation Criteria:

• Discussed how epidemiologic practices and methods have been used to explore and advance the progress toward achieving overarching HP2020 goals.
• Justified answers with appropriate research and reasoning by using examples and references from textbooks, the South University Online Library, and other acceptable ref

 

Managerial Issues Of A Networked Organization

 10-12 pages in length 

• APA formatted 

• Minimum six (6) sources – at least two (2) from peer reviewed journals

• Include an abstract, introduction, and conclusion 

 

Act Local

Based on the lecture and Webtext materials and outside research on a developing country, address the following:

Select one (1) developing country, and discuss the fundamental actions that the leadership of the selected country is — or is not — taking to improve the living standards of its people. Next, using this same country, cite one (1) specific example of progress or regress that its government is making in terms of the economy, the political system, and the environment.

 

Discussion Question

"Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Public Leader?" Please respond to the following:

 

From all of the weekly readings, analyze the key influences that the theoretical and practical aspects of public leadership may exert upon a public leader’s performance. Provide two (2) examples of these influences to support your response.

From all of the weekly readings, predict two to three (2-3) challenges that public leaders will face regarding the future of public leadership. Provide a rationale for your response.

 

Policy Analysis Paper

In this assignment, you will create a practical and professional document that will represent the level of work that is expected from modern professional policy analysts. Use the information from the worksheet you completed for last Assignment  to build on for this assignment.  Use the Internet and databases to research the global / international issue or challenge selected in  worksheet Assignment and locate professional viewpoints on the topic.  

 

There should be seven (7) main sections to the Policy Analysis Paper: 

1.Problem definition . 

2.Methods . 

3.Issue analysis . 

4.Proposed solutions . 

5.Strategic recommendations . 

6.Weaknesses and limitations . 

7.Cost-Benefit Analysis.  

 

Note: You may add sections or subsections to your Policy Analysis Paper. You may include tables and charts in the page length.  Write a five to eight (5-8) page paper in which you: 1.Select one (1) real-world policy issue and provide a description of the issue.
. 2.Analyze the major costs and major benefits of the issue.
. 3.Recommend three

 (3) courses of action..

 4.Provide at least three to five (3-5) reliable, relevant, peer-reviewed references (no more than one [1] used previously), published within the last five (5) years that support the paper’s claims.. 

5.Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:. a.Typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.. b.Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. 

The cover page is not included in the required page length.. c.Include a reference page. Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.. .  

 

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are: •Analyze the local impact of global public administration policies and relationships.. 

•Analyze the core controversies, theories and rationale surrounding global public administration.. 

•Assess the multidisciplinary nature of international public administration by establishing connections with the disciplines that have shaped and continue to influence the field.. 

•Identify the impact of cultural competence and protocol on international relations..

 •Formulate domestic and international public policy alternatives and arguments..

 •Identify the significance of key actors and stakeholders impacting global public administration.. 

•Use technology and information resources to research issues in international public administration..

 •Write clearly and concisely about international public administration using proper writing mechanics..

 

States’ Rights Vs. Federal Jurisdiction

From the following 4 topics, research one issue from the past three (3) months. What is or are the main point or points in the issue you selected? Discuss if you side with states' rights or federal jurisdiction regarding this issue and why.

• Education
• Health Care
• National Parks
• Environment

Business Administration

Build an ideal government agency or non-profit organization using the concepts that you have learned throughout the semester.  

 

This paper should be 15-20 pages in length.  Must include an outline.  

text book "Public Administration and Public Affairs" 12th edition Nicholas Henry.  

You must include connections to all four course learning objectives (chp 1-13)

Must have direct quotes and reference page.  APA format.  

 

International Relations Memo

In a 5 to 7 page paper, provide a broad outline of a grand strategy for United States’ international relations, focusing on the next decade. Answer each of the following in your response:

 

-Should U.S. policy-makers approach international relations from one of the 3 perspectives? If so, which one and why? If not, what insights do you think each of the perspectives can provide for U.S. policy-makers?

-What are the greatest threats to U.S. national security likely to be in the next decades? What posture should the U.S. take with respect to the use of force in countering these threats?

-What impact will globalization have on U.S. grand strategy? How can the U.S. best obtain the benefits while mitigating the negatives of globalization?

 

Address your memo to the President’s national security advisor. I do not expect outside resources to be used.Within that framework, feel free to take whatever position you choose. This is meant to be a creative/analytical exercise, so use of notes and other class resources is permitted.

 

Public Administration & Budgeting

"The Future of Public Administration" Please respond to the following.

· Imagine that you are Woodrow Wilson visiting the White House today. Compose a list of five (5) flaws that Wilson might identify, based on his perception of a so-called “good” public administration. Debate whether your listed flaws are likely real, perceived, or relative to the current social and cultural climate. Provide a rationale for your response.

· Interpret the overall manner in which the current economic climate might dictate the major themes of public sector management going forward. Provide a rationale for your response.

"Funding for Education" Please respond to the following:

· Evaluate the disparity of Alabama’s budget allocation for education and property tax to the various localities. Based on your assessment, challenge or defend the equity of the system across the various localities.

· Identify and explain your choices for reductions and increases. Discuss at least two lessons you learned about the challenge of balancing the federal budget.

"General Taxes" Please respond to the following:

Review the following scenario and then analyze the impact of tax holidays on the budget.

Scenario: Several states have declared sales tax holidays for which the state does not collect sales tax on selected items for those day or days. In most instances, the holiday has applied to purchases of clothing and the period has been a week to 10 days in August. The primary reason is to provide a “back-to-school” discount as families get ready for the upcoming year; however, in recent years, some states have proposed or enacted holidays for hurricane survival supplies, gasoline, Energy Star appliances, and guns and ammunition.