Your submission must be your original work. No more than a combined total of 30% of the submission and no more than a 10% match to any one individual source can be directly quoted or closely paraphrased from sources, even if cited correctly. An originality report is provided when you submit your task that can be used as a guide.

You must use the rubric to direct the creation of your submission because it provides detailed criteria that will be used to evaluate your work. Each requirement below may be evaluated by more than one rubric aspect. The rubric aspect titles may contain hyperlinks to relevant portions of the course.

Note: Any information that would be considered confidential, proprietary, or personal in nature should not be included. Do not include the actual names of people, stakeholders, or other personally identifiable information. Fictional names should be used. Also, agency-specific data, including financial information, should not be included but should be addressed in a general fashion as appropriate.

Note: Your submission may be in a variety of formats (e.g., report, multimedia presentation).

A.    Develop a written proposal by doing the following:

1.    Identify a problem or issue related to practice, policy, population, or education that aligns with the organizational priorities you seek to solve.

Note: You may need to meet with your organization or practice setting, your manager, or your supervisor to help choose a current problem or issue.

a.    Explain the problem or issue, including why it is applicable to the area of practice you chose and the healthcare environment.

2.    Discuss your investigation of the problem or issue.

a.    Provide evidence to substantiate the problem or issue (e.g., organizational assessment, national source documents, evidence from a stakeholder).

3.    Analyze the state of the situation using current data.

a.    Analyze areas that might be contributing to the problem or issue.

4.    Propose a solution or innovation for the problem or issue.

a.    Justify your proposed solution or innovation based on the results of your investigation and analysis.

5.    Recommend resources to implement your proposed solution or innovation. Include a cost-benefit analysis of your proposed solution or innovation.

6.    Provide a timeline for implementation based on your proposal.

7.    Discuss why each key stakeholder or partner is important for the implementation of the solution or innovation.

a.    Summarize your engagement with the key stakeholders or partners, including the input and feedback you received.

b.    Discuss how you intend to work with those key stakeholders or partners in order to achieve success.

8.    Discuss how your proposed solution or innovation could be implemented, including how the implementation could be evaluated for success.

B.    Explain how you fulfilled the following roles during your process of investigation and proposal development:

1.    scientist

2.    detective

3.    manager of the healing environment

C.    Submit the completed attached Professional Verification Form from the organizational leader advising you in your leadership experience.

D.    Acknowledge sources, using APA-formatted in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.

E.    Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.

File Restrictions
File name may contain only letters, numbers, spaces, and these symbols: ! – _ . * ‘ ( )
File size limit: 200 MB
File types allowed: doc, docx, rtf, xls, xlsx, ppt, pptx, odt, pdf, txt, qt, mov, mpg, avi, mp3, wav, mp4, wma, flv, asf, mpeg, wmv, m4v, svg, tif, tiff, jpeg, jpg, gif, png, zip, rar, tar, 7z
RUBRIC
A1:PROBLEM OR ISSUE
NOT EVIDENT

An identification of the problem or issue is not provided.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

The identified problem or issue is not related to practice, policy, population, or education, or it does not align with organizational priorities that are in need of solving.

COMPETENT

The identified problem or issue is related to practice, policy, population, or education, and it aligns with organizational priorities that are in need of solving.

A1A:EXPLANATION OF PROBLEM OR ISSUE
NOT EVIDENT

An explanation of the problem or issue is not provided.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

The explanation addresses the problem or issue, but it does not include an appropriate, logical rationale for why the problem or issue applies to the chosen area of practice and the healthcare environment.

COMPETENT

The explanation of the problem or issue includes an appropriate, logical rationale for why the problem or issue applies to the chosen area of practice and the healthcare environment.

A2:INVESTIGATION
NOT EVIDENT

A discussion of the investigation of the problem or issue is not provided.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

The discussion of the investigation of the problem or issue is illogical or vague, or the discussion is trivial or missing key details. Or the discussion of the investigation is irrelevant to the problem or issue.

COMPETENT

The discussion of the investigation of the problem or issue is logical and sufficiently detailed. The discussion of the investigation is thorough and relates to the problem or issue.

A2A:EVIDENCE OF PROBLEM OR ISSUE
NOT EVIDENT

Evidence to substantiate the problem or issue is not provided.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

The provided evidence fails to substantiate the problem or issue because it is not an appropriate form of evidence, or the evidence does not logically support the problem or issue.

COMPETENT

The provided evidence substantiates the problem or issue because it is an appropriate form of evidence (e.g., organizational assessment, national source documents, or evidence from a stakeholder), and it logically supports the problem or issue.

A3:ANALYSIS
NOT EVIDENT

An analysis is not provided.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

The analysis addresses the state of the situation, but current data is not used to support the analysis. Or the analysis is implausible or is not supported by specific examples.

COMPETENT

The analysis addresses the state of the situation using current data, and it is plausible and well supported with specific examples.

A3A:CONTRIBUTORS TO PROBLEM OR ISSUE
NOT EVIDENT

An analysis is not provided.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

The analysis is limited to addressing minor areas that contribute to the problem or issue, or the analysis is implausible or is not supported with specific examples.

COMPETENT

The analysis addresses all the areas that potentially contribute to the problem or issue. The analysis is plausible and well supported with specific examples.

A4:PROPOSED SOLUTION OR INNOVATION
NOT EVIDENT

A proposal for a solution or innovation for the problem or issue is not provided.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

The proposal of a solution or innovation to the problem or issue is illogical, inappropriate, or missing significant components.

COMPETENT

An appropriate solution or innovation is proposed for the problem or issue. The solution or innovation is logical, well reasoned, and includes all significant components.

A4A:JUSTIFICATION OF PROPOSED SOLUTION OR INNOVATION
NOT EVIDENT

A justification of the proposed solution or innovation is not provided.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

The justification of the proposed solution or innovation does not make logical connections between the problem and the solution, or it is not based on the results of the investigation or analysis.

COMPETENT

The justification of the proposed solution or innovation makes logical connections between the problem and the solution, and it is based on the results of the investigation and analysis.

A5:RESOURCES AND COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS
NOT EVIDENT

A recommendation or a cost-benefit analysis is not provided.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

The resources recommended for implementation of the proposed solution or innovation are inappropriate for the needs of the solution or innovation, or the recommendation is missing key resources. Or a cost-benefit analysis is not included, or the analysis is illogical or not an accurate representation of the needs of the proposed solution or innovation.

COMPETENT

The resources recommended for implementation of the proposed solution or innovation are appropriate for the needs of the solution or innovation. The recommendation includes all essential resources. A cost-benefit analysis is included, and it is a logical and accurate representation of the needs of the proposed solution or innovation.

A6:TIMELINE
NOT EVIDENT

A timeline for implementation is not provided.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

The timeline is not accurate or not achievable given the needs of the proposed solution or innovation.

COMPETENT

The timeline is accurate and achievable for the needs of the proposed solution or innovation.

A7:IMPORTANCE OF KEY STAKEHOLDERS OR PARTNERS
NOT EVIDENT

A discussion is not provided.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

At least 1 of the stakeholders or partners that are identified in the discussion are inappropriate for the implementation of the solution or innovation, or essential stakeholders or partners are missing in the discussion, or the discussion does not address why each identified stakeholder or partner is important for the implementation of the solution or innovation.

COMPETENT

All of the key stakeholders or partners that are identified are appropriate for the implementation of the solution or innovation, and there are no missing essential stakeholders or partners. The discussion also addresses why each identified stakeholder or partner is important for the implementation of the solution or innovation.

A7A:ENGAGEMENT WITH KEY STAKEHOLDERS OR PARTNERS
NOT EVIDENT

A summary is not provided.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

The summary of the engagement with the key stakeholders or partners is vague or trivial, or the summary does not include the input and feedback received from them.

COMPETENT

The summary of the engagement with the key stakeholders or partners is sufficiently detailed and meaningful, and it includes the input and feedback received from them.

A7B:SUCCESS
NOT EVIDENT

A discussion is not provided.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

The discussion ineffectively addresses how to work with the key stakeholders or partners discussed in part A7 in order to achieve success. The discussion is illogical or is missing supportive details.

COMPETENT

The discussion effectively addresses how to work with the key stakeholders or partners discussed in part A7 in order to achieve success. The discussion is logical and includes supportive details.

A8:IMPLEMENTATION
NOT EVIDENT

A discussion is not provided.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

The discussion ineffectively addresses how the proposed solution or innovation could be implemented, or the plan for implementation is illogical or missing key details, or the discussion does not include an appropriate, well-supported, or well-reasoned plan for how the implementation could be evaluated for success.

COMPETENT

The discussion effectively addresses how the proposed solution or innovation could be implemented. The plan for implementation is logical and thorough. The discussion includes an appropriate, well-supported, and well-reasoned plan for how the implementation could be evaluated for success.

B1:ROLE OF SCIENTIST
NOT EVIDENT

An explanation is not provided.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

The explanation ineffectively addresses how the role of the scientist was fulfilled during the investigation process and proposal development, or the explanation is vague or lacks specific, relevant examples.

COMPETENT

The explanation effectively addresses how the role of the scientist was fulfilled during the investigation process and proposal development. The explanation is detailed and includes specific, relevant examples.

B2:ROLE OF DETECTIVE
NOT EVIDENT

An explanation is not provided.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

The explanation ineffectively addresses how the role of the detective was fulfilled during the investigation process and proposal development. The explanation is vague or lacks specific, relevant examples.

COMPETENT

The explanation effectively addresses how the role of the detective was fulfilled during the investigation process and proposal development. The explanation is detailed and includes specific, relevant examples.

B3:ROLE OF MANAGER OF THE HEALING ENVIRONMENT
NOT EVIDENT

An explanation is not provided.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

The explanation ineffectively addresses how the role of the manager of the healing environment was fulfilled during the investigation process and proposal development. The explanation is vague or lacks specific, relevant examples.

COMPETENT

The explanation effectively addresses how the role of the manager of the healing environment was fulfilled during the investigation process and proposal development. The explanation is detailed and includes specific, relevant examples.

C:VERIFICATION FORM
NOT EVIDENT

A submission is not provided.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

The Professional Verification Form from the organizational leader advising leadership experience is submitted, but the submission is incomplete.

COMPETENT

The submission of the Professional Verification Form from the organizational leader advising leadership experience is complete.

D:APA SOURCES
NOT EVIDENT

The submission does not include in-text citations and references according to APA style for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

The submission includes in-text citations and references for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized but does not demonstrate a consistent application of APA style.

COMPETENT

The submission includes in-text citations and references for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized and demonstrates a consistent application of APA style.

E:PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION
NOT EVIDENT

Content is unstructured, is disjointed, or contains pervasive errors in mechanics, usage, or grammar. Vocabulary or tone is unprofessional or distracts from the topic.

APPROACHING COMPETENCE

Content is poorly organized, is difficult to follow, or contains errors in mechanics, usage, or grammar that cause confusion. Terminology is misused or ineffective.

COMPETENT

Content reflects attention to detail, is organized, and focuses on the main ideas as prescribed in the task or chosen by the candidate. Terminology is pertinent, is used correctly, and effectively conveys the intended meaning. Mechanics, usage, and grammar promote accurate interpretation and understanding.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Professional Verification Form.docx

“Operating and Capital Leases”

  • Discuss recommendations you would make to chief financial officers (CFOs) of retailers, service providers, and other businesses that lease several locations or have substantial leases of real estate or other assets. Indicate the pros and cons of each approach.
  • Is leasing a better option that buying/selling?  Discuss the advantages and the disadvantages of leasing for a lessee. Discuss the advantages and the disadvantages of leasing for a lessor. 

Assignment Details

Scenario: You are member of a prisoner review board for a minimum-security facility in your state. Included among the inmates are a number of heroin addicts who were charged with possession crimes and some minor thefts through which they supported their habits.

Please include answers in your main post for the following questions:

  • What are the methods of treatment for heroin addiction?
  • What is the difference between heroin detoxification and heroin addiction treatment?
  • What is the best method for ensuring the heroin addict does not return to heroin abuse? Does long-term incarceration play a role?

What is true experimental design and what is quasi-experimental research design? What aspects of true experimental design render it to be a tough research methodological approach for use in the field of public administration and other social sciences?

Please write an analytically substantive paper.  Use APA form and style including both in-text citations, as well as a reference list at the very end of the paper, to support your most salient points in your analysis. Scholarly and peer review articles only!! Plagiarism free!!

Articles in the scientific literature  over the past several years have implied that computed tomography (CT) may cause cancer and that physicians and patients must exercise caution in its use. What is your opinion regarding this subject. Please research and give your input abut the topic.

The Tallahassee City Commision unanimously approved a resolution establishing a goal of powering municipal operations entirely with renewable sources( like wind and solar) by 2035, and community-wide by 2050.

(sierraclub.org/press-releases/2019/03/Tallahassee-commits-100-percent-clean-renewable-energy)

Base on what you have learn in your class PSC1515( Energy in the Natural Environment), discuss the following:
*What advantage and disadvantages are there to going to 100% renewable energy?
*Assume Miami were to also go 100% renewable energy and you were in charge of the transition. Give a specific plan on how you would phase in the renewable energy and the non-renewable energy and in what time frame.

Include at least 2 references in your discussion and cite your sources.
Use concrete examples/details and avoid generalities

Answer the following questions

What is a problem statement in research? What is a research question? How is a literature review used in research? What are hypotheses? What are variables? Specifically, what are independent variables versus dependent variables? Finally, how do extraneous variables fit into the mix?

Please write an analytically substantive paper. Use APA form and style including both in-text citations, as well as a reference list at the end of the paper to support your most salient points in your analysis. Peer review articles ONLY! plagiarism free

Discuss the role of advanced practice nursing in safe prescribing medications and 3  prescribing barriers for APRNs.

1. You need 1 initial post, and 2 replies to 2 different students.

2. A minimum of 2 paragraphs is required for all posts (initials and replies).

3. Support all posts with at least 2 cited peer review references within 5 years of publication (references cannot be older than 5 years).

4. All posts are to be written in APA 6th edition format as required by the university.

PLEASE READ IMPORTANT LINKS BEFORE YOU WRITE

Important Links:

https://www.flsenate.gov/Committees/BillSummaries/2016/html/1424

http://ojin.nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/ANAMarketplace/ANAPeriodicals/OJIN/TableofContents/Vol-19-2014/No2-May-2014/Barriers-to-NP-Practice.html

https://floridasnursing.gov/new-legislation-impacting-your-profession/

https://www.aanp.org/advocacy/advocacy-resource/position-statements/nurse-practitioner-prescriptive-privilege

Citations of Readings That Can Be Used For This Assignment:

It was in the back of your syllabus but here these are again:

Samovar, L. A., & Porter, R. E. (1995). Culture: Our invisible teacher (Chapter 3). 
In L. A. Porter, & R. E. Porter (Eds.), Communication between cultures (pp. 44-76). Belmont: Wadsworth. 

Hofstede, G. (1998). I, we, and they. In J.N. Martin, T.K. Nakayama, L.A. Flores (Eds.), Readings in cultural contexts (pp.345-356). Mountain View, CA: Mayfield.

Chen, L. (1998). Chinese and North Americans: An epistemological exploration of intercultural communication. In J.N. Martin, T.K. Nakayama, L.A. Flores (Eds.), Readings in cultural contexts (pp. 357-369). Mountain View, CA: Mayfield. 

Daniel, J. L., & Smitherman, G. (1990). How I got over: Communication dynamics in the Black community. In D. Carbaugh (Ed.), Cultural communication and intercultural contact (pp. 27-40). Hillsdale, New Jersey: Lawrence Erlbaum. 

Halualani, R.T. (2006). This Is The Way Things Are!: Making Sense of Gender Roles in Cultures. In M.K. Lustig & J. Koester (Eds.), Among us: Essays on identity, belonging, and intercultural Competence (Second Edition) (pp. 104-108). Longman Publishing

Case Study:

Conduct research on the Internet or select 1 of the 2 examples in your text in Chapter 4, page 117 on a credit card breach. Write a 3 to 4 page paper (Not including title and reference page) in which describe the details of the event. Tell us what could done to prevent the event from happening, list the laws that were broken and if the event violated any of the acts or laws that you read about in chapters 3 & 4. You paper should be in APA format and contain 3 to 4 different sources. Make sure you cite all sources.

Writing Requirements

  • 4 pages in length  (excluding cover page, abstract, and reference list)
  • At least 3-4 peer reviewed sources that are properly cited and referenced
  • APA format, Use the located in the  to complete the assignment.
  • Please use the Case Study Guide as a reference point for writing your case study.