week5 political science

Representation in Congress

Assignment

Required Resources

Read/review the following resources for this activity:

· Textbook: Chapter 11, 12

· Lesson

· Minimum of 2 scholarly sources in addition to the textbook.

Instructions

Research the proportion of women, African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans and openly gay or lesbian members of Congress.

1. Reflect on what these patterns say about the nature of representation.

2. Why do some groups tend to be underrepresented in Congress?

3. Why do you see a trend in which more women and minorities are being represented?

4. Do you think the underrepresentation of women and minorities affect Congress's business?

5. How might we as a people address this situation and strive towards equal representation? Make sure to cite sources used.

Requirements

· Length: 1.5-2 pages (not including title page or references page)

· 1-inch margins

· Double spaced

· 12-point Times New Roman font

· Title page

· References page (minimum of 2 scholarly sources in addition to textbook if cited)

Ebook:
https://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/reader/books/9780135246849/pageid/11

The Struggle for Democracy, 2018 Elections and Updates Edition

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1.Research methods commonly used in nursing can be classified in different ways. The following is a discussion of the most common classifications. First, research methods are classified as quantitative, qualitative, or mixed. This is the most common classification.

Quantitative Research

Quantitative research involves the collection and analysis of numerical data. It is used to confirm a hypothesis. This method’s ontology can be described as objective, material, and structural. Quantitative methods rely on scientific realism justified by empirical confirmation. According to Creswell and Creswell (2023, pp. 45-46), the most common research objectives are numerical description, causal establishment and explanation, and prediction. Quantitative research relies on precise measurement using validated and structured tools. Common quantitative methods in nursing research include surveys, experiments, and observational studies. Conclusions are drawn from statistical analysis.

Qualitative Research

Qualitative research involves the construction of knowledge hypothesis and grounded theory from the data collected during fieldwork. The ontology can be described as subjective, mental, personal, and constructed. It delves into understanding human experiences, behaviors, and social phenomena. According to Creswell and Creswell (2023, p. 46), this research method involves collecting qualitative data such as in-depth interviews, participant observations, and open-ended questions. Qualitative methods in nursing research include interviews, focus groups, content analysis, and ethnographic studies. Qualitative designs include descriptive methods, narrative, phenomenological, grounded theory, ethnography, and case studies.

Mixed Methods

Mixed-methods research combines aspects of quantitative and qualitative approaches within a single study. It allows researchers to comprehensively understand a research question by collecting and analyzing numerical and contextual data. In nursing research, mixed-methods studies are often employed to explore complex healthcare issues from multiple angles.

Second, research can be classified as experimental or non-experimental. Experimental research involves the manipulation of one or more variables to determine the effect of an outcome. An example is a Randomized controlled study. On the other hand, there are non-experimental research methods that focus on the observation of phenomena as they occur. Examples include observational studies, case-control studies, and cohort studies. Finally, nursing research can be classified based on the time of data collection. When the data is collected at a single point in time, this is called cross-sectional research, while data collection for an extended period creates a longitudinal study (Butler et al., 2021).

2. Research approaches in nursing can be divided into a number of groups, each with its own specific traits and goals. Quantitative research is one of the main categories, and it entails the systematic collection and analysis of numerical data in order to establish cause-and-effect correlations or characterize patterns (Griffiths et al., 2020). Descriptive and correlational research, which are subsets of quantitative research, concentrate on describing phenomena or looking for links between variables, respectively, whereas experimental research uses controlled studies to modify variables. In nursing research, conducting large-scale surveys, evaluating the efficacy of interventions, and tracking patient outcomes are all made possible by quantitative research.

Another well-known subcategory is qualitative research, which aims to investigate people’s viewpoints and real-world experiences. Aspects of this methodology include phenomenology, which aims to comprehend a phenomenon from the perspective of the participants, grounded theory, which develops hypotheses based on actual facts, and ethnography, which explores the cultural backdrop of healthcare practices (Griffiths et al., 2020). For acquiring an understanding of the subjective facets of nursing, such as patient experiences, emotional reactions, and cultural impacts on healthcare, qualitative research is crucial.

Using a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods, mixed-methods research provides a thorough grasp of intricate nursing phenomena. Both numerical and narrative data are gathered by researchers through surveys, experiments, observations, or in-person discussions (Griffiths et al., 2020). When a researcher wants to triangulate findings or offer a more comprehensive viewpoint on a study subject, this strategy can be quite helpful.

Systematic reviews and meta-analyses are vital methodologies in nursing research because they serve a critical role in integrating and appraising current studies related to a specific healthcare condition. A systematic review employs a rigorous and organized approach to locating, selecting, and evaluating relevant research studies. These studies aim to provide a comprehensive review of the available data on a certain healthcare topic. Researchers painstakingly assemble information from multiple sources, evaluate the quality of each study, and then summarize the findings to provide a transparent and objective picture of the current state of knowledge in the subject (Griffiths et al., 2020). Meta-analysis, on the other hand, goes a step further by statistically combining the data of multiple studies to derive more solid and broadly applicable conclusions. These strategies collectively provide a substantial addition to nursing’s use of evidence-based practice by presenting a complete body of research.

Action research is a popular methodology in clinical practice and nursing education. It stands out for its inclusive teamwork style that includes both scholars and practitioners. This approach’s main objective is to pinpoint specific obstacles or problems in the healthcare setting, and then work together to develop and provide solutions. By incorporating researchers and practitioners in problem-solving, data collecting, analysis, and improvement implementation, action research emphasizes a cycle of continuous improvement (Griffiths et al., 2020). It is especially helpful in clinical practice, where it can motivate efforts to improve quality, and in nursing education, where it can trigger curriculum modifications and creative teaching methods. Action research seeks to make positive changes that enhance patient care and outcomes in the healthcare environment by concentrating on practical, real-world concerns and encouraging cooperation between researchers and practitioners.

In conclusion, there are several different types of nursing research methodologies, including quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, systematic reviews/meta-analyses, and action research. With the ultimate goal of advancing nursing knowledge and enhancing patient care, researchers choose the most suitable approach depending on their research objectives, ethical considerations, available resources, and the nature of the phenomenon under examination.

week 3 discussion answers

Please respond to each discussion post with 4 to 5 sentences with apa references for each 

OBSERVATION OF EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE

Post a disucssion post on the topic of evidence-based practice in the health care organization where you practice (psychiatric hospital). Drawing on your understanding of EBP and your firsthand observations within your organization, include the following content in your blog:

  • Briefly describe one specific example of evidence-based practice that produced/is producing significant patient outcomes. Or, if you are lacking examples, describe a recent patient experience that might have been improved through application of evidence-based practice. Explain your reasoning. Note: To maintain confidentiality, do not refer to individuals by name or with identifying details.
  • Evaluate the overall application of evidence-based practice within your health care organization, including conditions that support it or roadblocks to overcome. Explain your reasoning, including how you have arrived at your conclusions.
  • Describe how you can advocate for application of evidence-based practice within your health care organization.
  • please provide at least 3 references

Conc of Pathophys week 6

Week 6 Discussion: Neurological Alterations  (USLOs 1, 2, 3, 4)

You are caring for a 68-year-old Akio Kim in the emergency department for rule-out Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA). Mr. Kim's daughter reported that he woke up that morning with left-sided weakness and slurred speech.

Based on this information, your prior knowledge of this client (refer to medical card from the Collins-Kim family tree interactive), and your knowledge of the pathophysiology of Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA), respond to the following prompts:

1. Thoroughly explain the pathophysiology of Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA). Use a 
scholarly or 
authoritative source to support your answer.

2. Examine each of the following three factors related to this disease process. 
Support all three with a scholarly source.

1. cultural

2. financial

3. environmental implications

3. Identify 3-5 priority nursing interventions for the client while in the emergency department.

4. Describe labs and diagnostic testing you would want to include in client’s plan of care and why. What are critical indicators? 
Support with a scholarly source.

5. What members of the interdisciplinary team need to be included for holistic patient-centered care? 
Provide a rationale and support with a scholarly source.

WEEK 7 CASE STUDY MSN5600L

 Students much review the case study and answer all questions with a scholarly response using APA and include 2 scholarly references. Answer both case studies on the same document .

Attached you can find both case study.

EVIDENCE-BASED PROJECT, PART 1: IDENTIFYING RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES

To Prepare:

  • Review the Resources below and identify a clinical issue of interest (psychiatric related) that can form the basis of a clinical inquiry. Keep in mind that the clinical issue you identify for your research will stay the same for the entire course. 
  • Based on the clinical issue of interest and using keywords related to the clinical issue of interest, search at least four different databases in the Walden University Library to identify at least four relevant peer-reviewed articles related to your clinical issue of interest. You should not be using systematic reviews for this assignment, select original research articles.
  • Review the results of your peer-reviewed research and reflect on the process of using an unfiltered database to search for peer-reviewed research.
  • Reflect on the types of research methodologies contained in the four relevant peer-reviewed articles you selected.

Part 1: Identifying Research Methodologies

After reading each of the four peer-reviewed articles you selected, use the Matrix Worksheet template attached under files to analyze the methodologies applied in each of the four peer-reviewed articles. Your analysis should include the following:

  • The full citation of each peer-reviewed article in APA format.
  • A brief (1-paragraph) statement explaining why you chose this peer-reviewed article and/or how it relates to your clinical issue of interest, including a brief explanation of the ethics of research related to your clinical issue of interest.
  • A brief (1-2 paragraph) description of the aims of the research of each peer-reviewed article.
  • A brief (1-2 paragraph) description of the research methodology used. Be sure to identify if the methodology used was qualitative, quantitative, or a mixed-methods approach. Be specific.
  • A brief (1- to 2-paragraph) description of the strengths of each of the research methodologies used, including reliability and validity of how the methodology was applied in each of the peer-reviewed articles you selected.

Resources:

  • Melnyk, B. M., & Fineout-Overholt, E. (2023). Evidence-based practice in nursing & healthcare: A guide to best practice (5th ed.). Wolters Kluwer.
    • Chapter 2, “Asking Compelling Clinical Questions” (pp. 37–60)
    • Chapter 22, “Generating Evidence Through Quantitative and Qualitative Research” (pp. 731–776)
  • Grant, M. J., & Booth, A. (2009). A typology of reviews: An analysis of 14 review types and associated methodologies. Health Information and Libraries JournalLinks to an external site., 26, 91–108. doi:10.1111/j.1471-1842.2009.00848.x

COUGH

 

  

Subjective

Danny Rivera is an 8 years old boy presenting with a wet cough. He reports that the cough has lasted three days. He describes the cough as wet and gurly.

Objective

The cough is temporarily treated by the children’s cough medicine his mother gave him. He reports that the cough is not aggravated by activity. He reports the cough gets worse at night, which keep him up at night. He reports tenderness of his throat. He reports a history of frequent rhinorrhea and cough. Risk factor includes second-hand smoke from father, history of pneumonia in the past year, and being overwiegt for his age.

Assessment

He has no acute respiratory distress, his lungs are clear to auscultation and is afebrile, He has current rhinorrhea, examination of the nose reveals boggy turbinate. His throat appears red with visible cobblestoning in the back. His respiratory rate is inscreased, and he present mild tachycardia.

Plan

I recomende calling his grandmother to pick him up from school. He should see his primary care provider within the next few days for an evaluation and tests to rule out asthma and allergies. In the meantime, he should be allowed to rest and should be given cough medicine as needed.

Health Promotion: Prevention of Disease

 

Discuss the safety and effectiveness of alternative and complementary medicine for the treatment of specific

illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, and hypertension.  Share your opinions about holistic and allopathic care.

Would have any conflicts or concerns supporting a patient who chooses holistic or allopathic medicine?

Instructions: 

Post your discussion to the Moodle Discussion Forum.  Initial post must be made by Day #3.  Word limit 500 words.  Reply to at least two other student posts with a reflection of their response.  Please make sure to provide citations and references (in APA, 7th ed. format) for your work.

WK7A

Be sure to provide 5 APA citations of the supporting evidence-based peer-reviewed articles you selected to support your thinking.

Please be sure to follow EACH AND EVERY BULLET POINT.

Make sure to ANSWER EACH QUESTION ACCURATELY.

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