What strategies might a professional nurse use in his/her work environment to advocate for implementation of nursing theory as a framework for quality practice?

Strategies & Quality Practice What strategies might a professional nurse use in his/her work environment to advocate for implementation of nursing theory as a framework for quality practice? Discussion Rubric CriteriaRatingsPoints Identification of Main Issues, Problems, and Concepts 5 points Distinguished Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues, problems, and concepts.

Evaluate multidisciplinary theories and models that inform leadership practice in diverse cultures.

Evaluate multidisciplinary theories and models that inform leadership practice in diverse cultures. Activity Instructions Using a scholar-practitioner lens, review literature regarding contemporary trends in leadership. Identify whether there was an aspect of the paradigmatic shift in the 21st century related to your question of practice in the selected case organization and which theory or theories will align your question with practice.   How did you evaluate that alignment for its generative capacity to increase viability of organizations and effect change in global and diverse environments? As you have examined your position, which elements of the organization challenged your assumptions and caused you to rethink your assumptions? Why might this have occurred? Review Ronald’s 2014 article, “Comprehensive Leadership Review – Literature, Theories and Research,” from Advances in Management, volume 7, issue 5, 52–66. Read Ghasabeh, Soosay, and Reaiche’s 2015 article, “The Emerging Role of Transformational Leadership,” from The Journal of Developing Areas, volume 49, issue 6, pages 459–467. Read Houglum’s 2012 article, “Myth-Busters: Traditional and Emergent Leadership,” from Emergence: Complexity and Organization, volume 14, issue 2, pages 25–39. Read Murthy and Murthy’s 2014 article, “Adaptive Leadership Responses,” from World Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development, volume 10, issue 3, pages 162–176. Read Paulin’s 2014 article, “Leadership 4.0 From Ego-System to Eco-System,” from AI Practitioner, volume 16, issue 1, pages 54–58. Read Raza and Murad’s 2014 article, “Learning New Management Viewpoints: Recontextualizing Strategic Leadership in Global and Regional Context,” from IBA Business Review, volume 9, issue 1, pages 115–121.

Describe three protected classes and the laws that exist to protect them.

There are various federal and state employment and labor laws protecting both employees and employers. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the federal agency responsible for interpreting, investigating, and enforcing federal employment laws against workplace discrimination. In Week 2, you considered the legal components in a job description. In Week 4, you analyzed forms of discrimination when conducting a performance appraisal. For this discussion, you will look at protected classes identified by the EEOC. Protected classes are groups of people with common characteristics that are legally protected from employment discrimination. In your initial post, Describe three protected classes and the laws that exist to protect them. Explain how the EEOC investigates complaints of discrimination against a protected individual. Discuss how employers can prevent and respond to allegations of employment discrimination. Your initial post should be a minimum of 300 words and cite at least one scholarly source to support your response.

What are the contributing factors to these trends and demographics?

Case Information Fran S. was arrested for prescription fraud when she tried to obtain prescription painkillers at a pharmacy with a fake prescription. You have been asked to assess her situation and make treatment recommendations to the court. Fran S. is a 32-year-old employee at a local bank. She was briefly hospitalized after a car accident 14 months ago and sustained injuries to her neck and back. Her doctor prescribed painkillers for these injuries. He told her that she should only take the painkillers for a few months, but Fran found that she liked the feelings of calm and relaxation that the painkillers produced. Even though the pain from her neck and back went away, she kept telling her doctor that she was in pain so that he would continue prescribing the drugs. When her own doctor told her that he would no longer prescribe the painkillers for her, she found it difficult to go for more than a few days without the painkillers (she reported feeling anxious, irritable, and “not herself” when she stopped taking them) and found another doctor who would prescribe her painkillers. Fran told herself that the painkillers helped her get through her day, but she started missing deadlines at work and repeatedly coming in late, putting her job in jeopardy. Her husband also reported a difference in her behavior, saying that she was detached, much more irritable and likely to start arguments over minor issues, which had not been a problem in the past. Fran started taking larger doses of the painkillers because she had stopped feeling their effects at the smaller doses. Her second doctor became suspicious of how frequently she needed prescriptions and refused to prescribe her any more drugs. Fran tried again to stop using the painkillers but found that she was experiencing problems, such as headaches, blurred vision, and anxiety, when she was not taking the painkillers. She could not find another doctor to prescribe her the painkillers, so Fran started submitting fake prescriptions to the pharmacy. Assignment Instructions The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5) lists the criteria for assessing whether a person has a substance use disorder, which it divides into three levels of severity: mild, moderate, or severe. Use your available resources to research the DSM-5 criteria for this disorder. Assignment Guidelines In a Word document of 1,500-2,500 words, address the following: Provide a summary of the symptoms necessary to diagnose a substance use disorder according to the DSM-5. Identify the differences between the criteria for assessing mild, moderate, or severe substance use disorder according to the DSM-5 and the previous DSM-IV criteria for Substance Abuse and Substance dependence. What level of Substance Use Disorder (if any) would you diagnose Fran with and why? Which diagnostic criteria does she meet? Support your diagnosis with examples and research. Based on the case information presented, what recommendations would you make for treatment for Fran?  Support your choices with evidence from the professional literature. What are current demographics and trends in the abuse of prescription medication? Explain. What are the contributing factors to these trends and demographics?

What is a “proposition” in the sense that Lincoln uses it? ·

It is important to be able to incorporate your sources effectively through direct quotation. For this activity, you will use Lincoln’s “Gettysburg Address” to practice writing an essay while effectively incorporating quotations to help support your discussion. For this activity, you will write an essay and address the following points: ·       What is a “proposition” in the sense that Lincoln uses it? ·       What does it mean to “consecrate” a place? ·       What is “hallowed” ground? ·       The “Gettysburg Address” is short but very famous. He was the President, he could have spoken longer, and most speakers that day, in fact, delivered much longer speeches. He wasn’t pressed for time. He had time to prepare. A long speech was expected of him. Why do you think Lincoln kept it so short? (Hint: Where was he speaking and why? How did his “rhetorical situation” influence him?) ·       Do you see any correlations from Douglass’ work to this work?  If so, how do you see this occurring in the text?  Be sure to quote from Douglass if you see a correlation. Requirements: ·       Your written paper should be two to three pages in length, not counting the title and reference pages, which you must include. ·       You must accurately insert a quote in your analysis to provide in-text evidence from the address, and you must comment on the quote to demonstrate you are thinking in a critical manner. Gettysburg Address Link: https://avalon.law.yale.edu/19th_century/gettyb.asp Video: This video is from PBS and notes the events leading up to Lincoln’s drafting the Gettysburg address.  Scholars will read the address and provide analysis.  Pay close attention to the analysis as it will help you to formulate your critical thinking assignment this week. Lincoln @ Gettysburg https://search-alexanderstreet-com.csuglobal.idm.oclc.org/embed/token/07tmsoj5eprnocho60o36e1j?account_id=38569&usage_group_id=62621