1.4 Participate in health care policy development to influence nursing practice and health care.

 

Research public health issues on the “Climate Change” or “Topics and Issues” pages of the American Public Health Association (APHA) website. Investigate a public health issue related to an environmental issue within the U.S. health care delivery system and examine its effect on a specific population.

 

Write a 750-1,000-word policy brief that summarizes the issue, explains the effect on the population, and proposes a solution to the issue.

 

Follow this outline when writing the policy brief:

 

1. Describe the policy health issue. Include the following information: (a) what population is affected, (b) at what level does it occur (local, state, or national), and (c) evidence about the issues supported by resources.
2. Create a problem statement.
3. Provide suggestions for addressing the health issue caused by the current policy. Describe what steps are required to initiate policy change. Include necessary stakeholders (government officials, administrator) and budget or funding considerations, if applicable.
4. Discuss the impact on the health care delivery system.

 

Include three peer-reviewed sources and two other sources to support the policy brief

The obsession for secrecy and the reasons for not sharing intelligence at a national level was exposed after the attacks of September 11, 2001.  Answer the following questions in your initial response.

 

1.  Do you believe law enforcement has since overcome the obstacles of not sharing intelligence information between the federal, state and local levels?

 

2.  Find one real life example since September 11, 2001 where intelligence sharing between agencies occurred. You may use current events as sources.

 

3.  Using the knowledge you have gained from this course.  Describe your position with three (3) specific recommendations of how to effectively share intelligence information to prevent or reduce crime

 

 

 

500 words

 Type: Individual Project Unit:  Project Schedule Management   Grading Type: Numeric Points Possible:  100  Points Earned:   Deliverable Length:  MS Project plan w/ at least 10 tasks & subtasks w/ durations in days or weeks & project milestones

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 Use your Unit 2 Discussion Board  responses to help you determine the tasks and subtasks of your project. This is basically drilling down on the work you did in

Unit 1. Think of every activity or task that needs to happen to complete the project work successfully. Once you have identified tasks as needed for your chosen (construction or IT) project, complete the following:

 • Using your Unit 1 MS Project file, add any additional tasks and subtasks that will help you complete the creation of all the work packages for all levels of the WBS.   o Be sure to change the file name to “Week 2.”

 • Place the tasks in the order in which they will be performed in the project.  

• Approximate the durations for the tasks, and add start and finish dates for all tasks.  

• Add project key milestones to your Project file.

 • Add “Predecessor” or “Successor” to the project tasks that you add to you Project file.  • Submit your file as a Project document, as a PDF, or in a format provided by your instructor. If you submit your file as a PDF, be sure to create the Gantt chart, network diagram, and milestone chart as separate PDF files.

A one and one half-page paper (12-point font)

 

Step 1Conduct online research.

 

Research the main categories of mental disorders and their evaluation and assessments. For example, you can use your favorite Internet search engine to look up the following sites:

 

• National Institute of Mental Health
• Mental Help.net
• American Psychological Association Help Center

 

Step 2Report on methods of diagnosis and assessments of the major mental disorders.

 

Write a one and one-half-page report on mental disorders, their diagnosis, and treatment. Identify the following elements in your paper:

 

• The major categories of mental disorders. ( Hint: Anxiety disorders are one category.)
• The commonly used methods of diagnosis.
• The treatment of choice (meaning the favorite current treatment) for this disorder.

What is the difference between a mood disorder and an anxiety disorder?  How are they different?  How are they similar?  Please provide examples to support your answer. 

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, about 18% of American adults experience anxiety disorders in a typical year.  Does this number surprise you?  Why or why not?  What do you think is the most common contributing factor to this percentage?  Please explain.

Week 1 Discussion 

 

  

 

Resume Peer Review<

 

For this discussion forum, you will create a resume and apply for a job from the Multigenerational Center’s job board in the Multigenerational Center Activity (Links to an external site.). Multigenerational Center Job Board (Links to an external site.). Look at the jobs in your program and pay attention to the skills and requirements. Consider the required qualifications as well as the job description before you choose the position that most closely aligns with your field of study.

 

Your first step in applying for this position is submitting a resume to the Multigenerational Center’s director. Creating a strong resume is a crucial component in any successful job search. Your resume serves as your personal marketing document and your first impression to prospective employers. To create a strong resume, you must first identify the message you want the reader to receive and determine the skills and qualifications you would like to highlight on your resume. In this case, you should highlight your skills that are applicable to the job at the Multigenerational Center. For this discussion, you will explore the components of a strong resume, reflect on your own career goals, and assess what action steps you can take to make your resume stronger.

 

To prepare for your discussion, watch the pre-recorded Career Jump Start Series Part 1: Developing a Professional Cover Letter and Resume (Links to an external site.) webinar to help prepare you for creating or updating your resume. Then, complete the Ashford University Multigenerational Center Activity (Links to an external site.) in your online classroom.

 

Use the resume resources in Ashford University’s Career & Alumni Services’ Marketing Yourself (Links to an external site.) to develop an initial resume, so you can target the resume to the specific job at the Multigenerational Center. Review the Compare and Contrast Resumes document from Career Services when creating your resume.

 

In your initial post, create your resume using the Week 1 Discussion Resume Template. Post your resume in the in the Discussion Forum, with your response to the following points:

 

· Name your program of study.

 

· State the title of the position for which you are applying.

 

· In one to two sentences, explain how your field of study has prepared you for this position.

 

· Share one item (example: a connection you made while volunteering) that does not really fit on your resume  

 

 

 

 

 

ASSIGNMENT

 

Week 1 – Assignment

 

Crafting an Effective Cover Letter

 

Cover letters are recommended and, in some instances, required for job applications. If you want to stand out from other candidates, you will want to write a unique cover letter for each application you submit. Cover letters allow you to clarify, detail, and expand upon your most relevant skills and competencies. In addition, a cover letter allows you to showcase your written communication skills. The goal is to tailor the body of your cover letter to the position you seek.

 

To prepare for the assignment,

 

· Explore the components of a cover letter by viewing the following sources:

 

o For step-by-step instructions for creating a cover letter, please use the Cover Letter and Sample (Links to an external site.) to see additional ways to format your cover letter.

 

o For more in-depth guidance for writing a cover letter, please watch the Career Jump Start Series Part 1: Developing a Professional Cover Letter and Resume (Links to an external site.) webinar.

 

· Determine which of the positions you are applying for at the Ashford Multigenerational Center (Links to an external site.), and using the job description (Links to an external site.), identify three skills or qualifications that match your background. You must craft your letter to reflect one of the positions listed in your respective program in the Ashford Multigenerational Center Job Board (Links to an external site.). 

 

In your assignment,

 

· Create a cover letter using the format suggestions from both the webinar and cover letter sample. At a minimum, your cover letter assignment must

 

o Include a separate title page.

 

o Address your letter to the Center Director, Dr. Tony Farrell.

 

o Include a statement of the job title for the Ashford Multigenerational Center Job Board (Links to an external site.) and your interest in it.

 

o Identify three matching skills and/or competencies you would like to highlight for the center director that are mentioned in the job description that you possess.

 

o Identify two additional skills and/or competencies that are not mentioned in the job description that you would bring to the table.

 

o Explain why you would be a good fit for the position and the Ashford Multigenerational Center.

 

· Create a one-page reflective response that includes the following:

 

o Describe why you did or did not find this assignment beneficial.

 

o Identify at least one thing that you wish you could add to your cover letter, but you don’t think you should add.

 

o Identify what you would like to do as professional development to be able to add to your cover letter.

 

o Explain whether or not you think you will be able to use this letter as you apply for jobs after graduation.

 

o Identify at least one question you would like your instructor to answer about applying for jobs.

 

o Include one scholarly source to support your ideas; use APA (Links to an external site.) formatting.

 

o Include one scholarly source to support your ideas; use APA formatting. but will work in your Cover Letter.

“Meltdown and Spectre Vulnerabilities” 

 

One of the biggest concerns when a vulnerability is discovered is how to inform the public. Companies often subscribe to Security RSS feeds, so they are made aware of vulnerabilities quickly. One of the most critical vulnerabilities found today that affect both Websites and browsers is the Meltdown and Spectre vulnerability. 

 

• Research the Meltdown & Spectre vulnerability. Summarize your findings and describe the total global impact of this vulnerability. Search the Internet and locate Linus Torvalds’s comments on Meltdown and Spectre vulnerability. After you’ve reviewed Torvald’s comments, do you agree or disagree? Justify your rationale with other research on the topic. Are there tools available to verify if a computer is susceptible to this vulnerability? Share any additional useful links or tools you find with your classmates. Note: Please cite your sources for the research you reviewed by posting a link to the site in the discussion thread. 
• After reading a few of your classmate’s postings, reply to the ones where you learned something new, or have something to add. Get in early to post your initial response and keep the discussion going. 

Step 1: Read about Death and Dying

 

The death often reflect about spiritual beliefs, the importance of spirituality, and how it influences their view of death.

 

Step 2: In a two page paper:

 

• Define Euthanasia.
• Discuss the two types of euthanasia. 
• Discuss whether or not you believe that euthanasia is acceptable in some situations 
• How do you feel about other forms of assisted suicide?
• Support your opinions with 3-5 references.