What Makes a Leader… A Leader?

Discuss 1.1: What Makes a Leader… A Leader? 20 20 unread replies. 20 20 replies. Prompt After completing this week’s readings and reviewing the resources in the “Explore” section, answer both of the following questions. What do YOU see as the key difference between a manager and a leader? Think about the Christian leader who you respect the most (supervisor, pastor, parent, peer, etc.). What traits or characteristics does the individual possess that make him/her an effective leader? Why do you respect them more than other leaders? How is the way that they lead affected by their faith?

Who is at risk for Depression?

Argument essay about depression Keep in mind that the main objective of this assignment is to argue a point. You have to take a stance on a controversial issue and make a claim. Is there something debatable that you can say about depression? once you pinpoint your issue, try putting thus intona strong claim at the end of your introduction. In this paper, you will make an arguable claim that is supported by credible evidence. A sound argument is different from an opinion. An opinion is a belief that lacks a basis in logic or factual evidence. Instead, for this paper, you will use the writing process to form a position on your chosen topic, an argument that is based on logic and factual evidence found through research. So, instead of starting with an opinion and finding sources, you start with sources and use them to form a position. An argumentative essay asks you to take a stand on an issue, support it with persuasion, reasons, and evidence, and to address the opposition’s position. To accomplish this goal, you will research and investigate your topic by building a source list that represents credible, scholarly, authoritative voices. You must responsibly integrate and discuss these perspectives into your writing, demonstrating how they either support or go against your own argument. It should not include first-person or second-person pronouns. Instead, any claims should be backed up by sources, whether quoted directly or paraphrased. Information about that can be found on the Incorporating Sources page. Organization Tips: Begin with an introduction that builds readers’ interest in the topic and ends with a concise thesis statement that makes an arguable claim about a problem. This is the foundation on which you will build your argument. The subsequent paragraphs should give evidence from scholarly sources that prove the claim. Those body paragraphs should include a topic sentence that encompasses a single aspect of your argument that you will write about in that paragraph only. Remember, paragraphs are like containers, and each container can only hold one subtopic. That claim needs to be backed up with evidence and be tied back to the thesis.

Discuss behavioral criteria for each disorder.

ce: Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders Paper Grading Guide Write a 1,500- to 1,750-word paper on the following: Describe one neurodevelopmental disorder and one neurocognitive disorder. Discuss behavioral criteria for each disorder. Discuss incidence rates and causes for each disorder. Propose two options for treatment for each disorder, based on two different theoretical models.

What is the mode of action for viral or eukaryotic infection?

Project Parameters: For this assignment, you will identify a pathogen in a newspaper article or publication of your choice, apply principles learned in BIOS 242, and research the pathogen for its connection to nursing/health care. You must get approval for your chosen article and pathogen. You will then write a paper on their chosen pathogen/topic. Use the template hyperlinked above when writing your paper. The pathogen can be a bacteria, fungus, protozoa, or virus. In addition to the article, information to include in the paper should include, morphology, gram stain characteristics, virulence factors, susceptibility to antibiotics, host cells, nutritional needs, growth conditions, mechanisms used to evade the immune system and invasion into the host(s), interactions with the hosts and diseases caused and affected body systems. Additionally, students should explain symptoms when the pathogen infects a host, as well as a diagnosis and the therapeutic intervention needed after infection. You may also add information on statistics related to infection (epidemiology) and any new research findings related to the pathogen. Writing Requirements (APA format) Length: 2 pages (not including title page or references page)  1-inch margin Double spaced 12-point Times New Roman font Title page References page (minimum of 2 scholarly sources) Example professor provided down below TITLE NAME CHAMBERLAIN UNIVERSITY DATE   Abstract Overall summary of the most important details of the article summary and pathogen information. (5-7 sentences) Article Summary Summary of approved article in your own words (5-7 sentences) Pathogen Information Classification of microorganism- Domain- prokaryote or eukaryote or virus, general characteristics of the family and genus to which this pathogen belongs- for example virus can have different extra cellular or intracellular forms, bacteria can be endospore forming, capsule producing, eukaryotes can have another host. Include how it relates to the information covered in class- which chap number and what was taught. Cellular/ structural (in case of viruses) characteristics. Add information here about morphology, cellular characteristics, genome (RNA or DNA in case of viruses) and gram stain characteristics, virulence factors. Explain why this information is important. Include how it relates to the information covered in class- which chap number and what was taught. Susceptibility to antibiotics/ antiviral or antifungals. Describe the class of antimicrobial drug, and why they are effective in destroying these microbes and why is this particular drug more effective based on their structure. What is the mode of action for viral or eukaryotic infection? Antibiotic resistance can also be described here, if applicable to the organism. Include how it relates to the information covered in class- which chap number and what was taught. Growth conditions. Host cells, nutritional needs, growth conditions. Use the relevant vocabulary discussed in this class: nutritional needs – phototroph, chemotroph, autotroph, heterotroph; growth conditions- barophile, halophile, psychrophile, etc. pathogens like mammals, birds, reptiles or secondary hosts in protozoan parasites. Types of the life cycle- lytic or latent. Include how it relates to the information covered in class- which chap number and what was taught. Evasion of immune system. Describe how it evades the immune system and mode of invasion into the host(s). This should be related to the virulence factors described in cellular characteristics. Include how it relates to the information covered in class- which chap number and what was taught. Disease(s) caused, symptoms, diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions. Describe interactions with the hosts and diseases caused and body systems that are affected; description of symptoms when the pathogen infects a host; and diagnosis used in clinical setting to identify infection, the principle of dignostic technique and therapeutic intervention needed. Include how it relates to the information covered in class- which chap number and what was taught.

Employment contracting basics for the nurse practitioner.

Length: A minimum of 150 words per post, not including references Citations: At least one high-level scholarly reference in APA per post from within the last 5 years Becoming an advanced practice nurse (APN) is an exciting adventure for most nurses who pursue a higher level of education. However, APN’s must be aware of what their job descriptions entail and determine the right pathway for themselves. If an APN cannot practice independently or is just starting out they can look at two different job opportunities by becoming an independent contractor or an employee. An employee is someone who is governed or controlled by the entity they perform services for, and the entity is able to dictate what, when, and how they perform services (Joel, 2018, p. 418). On the other hand an independent contractor is able to dictate what services they perform when they do it and how they do it; the entity only oversees the results of their work (Joel, 2018, p. 419). From the definition an independent contractor has a lot of leeway and sounds appealing. However, being a formal employee is extremely beneficial as you have paid sick and vacation leave and health insurance benefits (Joel, 2018). While you may be paid “less” as an employee you will save a lot of money that comes from unpaid time off and the monthly costs of health insurance.  In addition, independent contractors have to pay all of their taxes, do not receive health insurance benefits, and are not covered by the entity’s malpractice insurance (Brown & Dolan, 2016; Joel, 2018). Therefore, independent contractors need to be extremely careful when negotiating contracts. There are several parts of the contract that can be negotiated: the length of contract, production bonuses, non-competing and non-solicitation clauses (Brown & Dolan, 2016). However, there are some terms that would be non-negotiable for me: the base salary, time of payment, continuing education/recertification time and pay, administration time to complete work without seeing patients, and the termination clause (Brown & Dolan, 2016). It is important to determine what is negotiable and nonnegotiable in contracts as you have to protect yourself with malpractice insurance and through the terms of the contract. If not you could end up paying breach fees to the entity you work for Brown & Dolan, 2016). As future APNs it is important to look at all avenues of employment prior to determining which one works for our specific situation.  References Brown, L. A., & Dolan, C. (2016). Employment contracting basics for the nurse practitioner. The  Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 12(2), e45-e51.doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2015.11.026 Joel, L.A. (2018). Advanced Practice Nursing: Essentials for Role Development, Fourth Edition. Philadelphia: F.A. Davis Company.

Describe The Doctrine of Incarnation and Atonement.

(CT) on Thursday of Module/Week 8 Subject of paper: The Doctrine of the Incarnation and Atonement. Describe the Christian doctrine of the person of Jesus Christ and show how it is related to the atoning work of Jesus Christ. References should be based upon readings for class:  Plantinga, R.J., Thompson, T.R., & Lundberg, M.D. (2011). An introduction to Christianity theology. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN: 978-0521690379 Seitz, C R. (2004). Nicene Christianity: The future for a new ecumenism. Grand Rapids, MI: Brazos Press. ISBN: 978-1587430213 Tennent, T. C. (2011) This we believe!: Meditations on the Apostle’s Creed, Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. ISBN: 978-1628240122 Tennent, T. C. (2007). Theology in the context of world Christianity: How the global church is influencing the way we think about and discuss theology, Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. ISBN: 978-0310275114 The Bible (NIV, NRSV, NASB, or ESV) Supplementary Texts: Oden, T. C. (2009). Classinc Christianity: A systematic theology. New York, NY: HarperOne. ISBN: 978-0061449710 Lewis, C. S. (2015). Mere Christianity. London, England: William Collins. ISBN: 978-0060652920

Discuss the Challenges in Virtual, Distributed, Co-Located Work Environments.

Defining Organizational Structure and Team Configurations (8 pages)  First, critically reflect upon your personal and professional experiences in light of the course readings and discussions. Drawing upon and applying the course concept and using them to support your ideas, thoughtfully articulate your perspective on the following:  • Define these concepts:  – Virtual Work Environment  – Distributed Work Environment  – Co-Located Work Environment  • Select one of the concepts above that best describes a past or current challenge your organization is struggling with.  – Describe the structure of the team working in this environment.  – Describe organization technology available to the team working in this environment.  – Describe team dynamics (personalities).  – How is conflict handled within the team you described?  – Why do you believe the team chose to operate in this manner?  – Now explain the past or current challenges that is a concern for this team’s success in the work environment you described.  Part II: Recommendations for Enhanced Collaboration (2 pages)  • Assuming you could influence how technology is used to address the challenges you described in Part I, what recommendations or changes would you make to enhance team (success) outcomes.  • What changes would you recommend to properly handle team conflicts in the future?  5  Part III: Looking Ahead (2 pages)  • Drawing on the journey of the last 8 weeks, what is your prediction for virtual teams of the future?  • Drawing on the journey of the last 8 weeks, what is your prediction for distributed teams of the future?  • Drawing on the journey of the last 8 weeks, what is your prediction for collaborative co-located work environments of the future?  • What technology innovations would have the greatest positive impact on the virtual office?  • Coupling your prior courses and building on LDR 605, what core leadership attributes are necessary for effective leadership in virtual, distributed, and co-located organizations. 

Describe Law and Legislation.

While the country institutes measure to deal with the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, states continue to put measures in place to deal with the ongoing opioid crisis. The state of Arizona has instituted policies that focus on prevention and early interventions and increasing the access to substance use disorders, putting in place measures aimed at reducing stigma and protect individuals who inject drugs (PWID) from infectious diseases (Odenigbo, 2015). The State of Arizona is also looking at means to explore innovative payment models for treatment. Increasing public access to substance abuse through medication-assisted treatment, commonly referred to as MAT, can significantly lower infectious diseases through minimizing or doing away with an individual’s use of injection drugs. The State of Arizona has increased the coverage of medication-assisted treatment and other SUD treatment through private insurance and Medicaid and increased the percentage of individuals who use the medications. The state of Arizona, as part of its measures instituted the Heroin and Opioid Prevention and Education Agenda Act 262 in 2018 (Odenigbo, 2015). The opioid treatment also increases the State treatment capabilities by building more health facilities to handle the opioid treatment. The Act requires health facilities to report the number of individuals treated and the treatment outcomes. As a health care advocate at a local level, I would contact the National Conference of Legislature (NCSL) to help me get in touch with the office of State governor Doug Ducey detailing the impact Substance Abuse Disease on the State populace, and call for a face to face meeting to discuss the enactment of SUD control legislations, request to attend and speak at health conventions, and call for financial backing from the State office to promote SUD implications awareness (A Alhassan, 2017).   References A Alhassan, A. (2017). New Psychoactive Substances: “Chemical Chameleons” That Evade Detection and Legislations. International Journal Of Emergency Mental Health And Human Resilience, 19(3). doi: 10.4172/1522-4821.1000369 Odenigbo, A. (2015). Health Proffessionals Involvement In Politics A Means to Improving Healthcare Delivery and Healthcare Legislations for Healthcare Seekers. Value In Health, 18(7), A573. doi: 10.1016/j.jval.2015.09.1898