T6 W2 D1
Discussion Prompt

Select 1 diagnosis from the following list  and provide an in depth presentation on the pathophysiology of the diagnosis: Lung cancer, colon cancer, ovarian cancer, retinoblastoma, gangrene.

Expectations
Initial Post:
    Length: A minimum of 250 words, not including references
    Citations: At least one high-level scholarly reference in APA from within the last 5 years
    Citations need to be within 5 (Five)  years
    Context: Nursing in the USA

Your company has just hired your foreign friend to work in a middle-management position. Since you have lived in the United States for many years, your friend believes that you understand job coaching for a traditional American company. She wants to work with you and has many questionssome of which concern the manner in which cultural nuances related to religious customs, verbal and nonverbal communication, etc. may affect leadership roles.

Write a five to seven (5-7) page paper in which you:

  1. Recommend whether or not your friend should insert herself as a coach from the beginning. Provide a rationale for your response.
  2. Determine two (2) conflicts that could possibly arise as a result of asking people to work on days of religious significance. Propose concrete solutions for these two (2) possible conflicts. 
  3. Determine whether or not cultural quirks could restrain the foreign manager from expressing his or her ideas readily. Provide a rationale for your response.
  4. Determine two (2) actions that you can take in order to prepare yourself and your friend to become multicultural leaders. Provide two (2) examples to support your response.
  5. Predict two (2) major conflicts that may arise out of nonverbal communication misunderstandings (e.g., words misinterpreted, hand gestures, looks, shoulder shrugs, names of objects, etc.). Suggest two (2) actions that your friend could take in order to diffuse these types of misunderstandings and thus make the workplace more harmonious. Justify your response.
  6. Use at least five (5) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia does not qualify as an academic resource.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the students name, the professors name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length. 

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Examine how leadership influences organizational performance.
  • Determine key leadership qualities that contribute to leadership effectiveness.
  • Determine basic approaches to resolving conflict and negotiating.
  • Write clearly and concisely about leadership strategies using proper writing mechanics.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in leadership strategies.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.

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Stereotypes, as we have come to understand, are assumptions that some individuals have about certain groups. Stereotypes can span across race, gender, religion, ethnicity, sexual preference, and many other areas. In this discussion, we will explore one group that is often stereotyped and victimized by “othering.” 

Please watch the Disability video. This video explores the many ways we can celebrate and correct the misperceptions concerning disability. 

In your initial post, please address the following:

  • Describe an experience you had that involved someone with a disability.  This can be yourself or someone else.  How did others respond to the person with the disability? 
  • How could a video like this change that response?
  • What do you think is the hardest part of responding to a person with a disability as a person rather than as a disability?
  • What one step would you recommend to others to avoid othering those with disabilities?
  • Did this video change your core understanding of disability?
  • In your view, which created the biggest impact–the words that were spoken or the images the viewer saw?  Defend your choice. 
  • How did this video change your core understanding of stereotypes?

Write a 950- to 1,150-word paper in which you describe changes that occur during middle childhood and adolescence concerning family and peer relationships, and how they might influence future development. Be sure to include the following items in your description:

-Evaluate the effect of functional and dysfunctional family dynamics on development (e.g., family structure, function, and shared and nonshared environments).

-Determine the positive and negative impact of peers and changes in peer relations from middle childhood to adolescence.

-Examine additional pressures faced in adolescence compared to middle childhood.

-Discuss the development of moral values from middle childhood into adolescence.

-Use a minimum of two peer-reviewed sources.

Format paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Paper that argues that we need change in our healthcare system to improve the health of the disadvantaged. Disparate access to affordable healthcare, food and safe places to exercise contribute to higher rates of obesity and related illnesses in Latino communities. Focusing primarily on how low poverty and discrimnation contribute to these illnesses.

Need help answering these questions based on the article that will be attached.
1. Briely describe the topics highlighted in the article
2. Describe the points made by the author(s) that interested you, surprised you, and/or disturbed you?
3. Describe the implications of what you read about on your practice of education
4. list any new terms or concepts you found in article and briefly define them.
**Attached is the article needed to answer the questions

Designated Field Experience B: Evaluating Campus Operations   

Pretend that you spent at least 2 hours in the field to complete the following designated field experience:

1. With the site facility manager/maintenance supervisor, walk around and evaluate a school campus for items regarding, but not limited to, safety, access, repair needs, and cleanliness.

2. Identify possible solutions to any areas of needed improvement.
    Write a paper reflecting and summarizing your observations and solutions. Include in your discussion the safety and welfare of students and staff, the allocation of resources, and what procedures your mentor principal uses to monitor and manage operations.

3. APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

4. Then Document the locations and hours you spend in the field on your Clinical Field Experience Verification Form.(See Document attached)
Complete the student portion of the document.

Instructions

This assignment provides you with an opportunity to analyze a real-world,    peer-reviewed psychology journal article. You should find an article containing    research that examines motivation, emotion, and social psychology. 

Begin by visiting the CSU Online Library to locate and choose a journal    article in which motivation and emotion are viewed under the lens of social    psychology. The article must be peer-reviewed and should be no older than 7    years.

 

Once you have chosen your article, you will write an article critique that    addresses the following elements.

  • Explain the research methodology that was used in the study.
  • Discuss social factors that influence people or groups to conform to the         actions of others.
  • Indicate how behaviors and motivation are impacted by the presence of         others.
  • Indicate the structures of the brain that are involved in emotion and         motivation. 
  • Examine the articles generalizability to various areas of       psychology.

In addition, your article critique should clearly identify the articles    premise and present an insightful and thorough analysis with strong arguments    and evidence. You should present your own informed and substantiated opinion on    the articles content. You must use at least one source in addition to your    chosen article to support your analysis and opinion. 

Your article critique must be a minimum of two pages in length, not including   the title and reference pages. All sources used must be properly cited. Your    article critique, including all references, must be formatted in APA style.

You may view the following CSU Writing Center tutorial for   assistance in writing an article   critique.

 

To prepare:

  • Select a client whom you have observed or counseled at your practicum site.
  • Review pages 137142 of the Wheeler text and the Hernandez Family Genogram video in this weeks Learning Resources. Reflect on elements of writing a Comprehensive Client Assessment and creating a genogram for the client you selected.

The Assignment

Part 1: Comprehensive Client Family Assessment

With this client in mind, address the following in a Comprehensive ClientAssessment (without violating HIPAA regulations):

Demographic information

Presenting problem

History or present illness

Past psychiatric history

Medical history

Substance use history

Developmental history

Family psychiatric history

Psychosocial history

History of abuse/trauma

Review of systems

Physical assessment

Mental status exam

Differential diagnosis

Case formulation

Treatment plan

Part 2: Family Genogram

Prepare a genogram for the client you selected. The genogram should extend back by at least three generations (great grandparents, grandparents, and parents).