Depression Week7

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The body of your paper should be 3-4 pages long NOT including the title page and reference page. Papers that are more than 4 pages long will not be accepted

· References – incorporate information from the course text plus a minimum of two (2) scholarly references published within the last five (5) years. Textbooks are not to be considered scholarly references.

· Use current APA format to style your paper and to cite your sources. Your source(s) should be integrated into the paragraphs. Use internal citations pointing to evidence in the literature and supporting your ideas.

· Headings are required.

· Be sure to allow time for editing and proofreading. Budget your time to take advantage of Tutor.com services.

· Discuss all aspects of healthcare coordination in context to the chosen diagnosis.

Your paper must include the following:

1. Identifying a chronic health condition listed on the  CMS websiteLinks to an external site. *PMHNP students should select a population focused chronic condition (i.e., Depression, Schizophrenia, Psychotic Disorders, etc. from this list).

2. Description of the health issue chosen from the CMS website.

3. The incidence and prevalence of this condition in the US.

4. How the condition is diagnosed, monitored, and treated in individuals with this condition?

5. Description of the interdisciplinary team that will participate in coordinating care. Specifically, define the role of the APRN in management and coordination.

6. Can care teams use the CCCR model? Think in terms of systems and complexity reflective thinking. If not, name another model to help manage care?

7. What is the cost of managing this disease in the county you live? Download the CMS Excel to determine the cost of the condition in context to the state and county. Use the CMS link below: Spending County Level: All Beneficiaries, 2007-2018 (ZIP)Links to an external site.

8. What resources are available to help manage the costs of care related to this condition?

9. Identify barriers or challenges that you foresee for patients and care teams. How can barriers be overcome?

Experiential Learning

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Your next task is to reflect on what you have learned by writing 1000-word essay.  Reflection is the element that transforms an experience into a learning experience, so you will be able to get the most value out of your experience by writing the best possible reflection and getting feedback from your advisor/instructor.

Your paper should be written as though you were submitting in a professional environment.  Because it is a personal reflection, the use of first-person is allowed. The value of the essay comes from your identification and understanding of the essential career skills you have gained.

To help you write this paper, please follow the outline below and address  all of the topics described in the bullet points below:

Reflection Paper Outline   

I.  Introduction (1 paragraph).  Briefly inform the reader of the Experiential Learning Activity you took part in by describing:

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· The name, date(s), and location(s) of the experiential learning event you participated in

· A brief overview of the organization’s mission and how it fits with your goals.

· A description of the specific activities and responsibilities you took part in that were related to the learning outcomes identified in advance for this activity.

II.  Essential Career Skills Developed (3-5 paragraphs).  Analyze your experience in terms of the essential career skills you developed during your Experiential Learning activity in the following categories:

A. Problem solving

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· Describe problems you may have encountered and how you solved them

· Provide examples of instances where you used creative or innovative initiatives

B. Interpersonal skills

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· Explain how this experience may have improved your self-confidence, helped you with time management skills, and/or taught you about relationship building and teamwork

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· Provide examples of how your ethical leadership skills were developed in accordance with the mission of St. Thomas University

C. Technical skills

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· Identify the primary technical skills you acquired pertaining to your major or field and how these skills may help you in your future career (e.g., new technology or software, technology design/programming, lab management, etc.).

· Name any certifications you earned during your experiential learning event

III.  Reflection (3-5 paragraphs).  Reflect upon this particular experiential learning experience.  Elaborate on the relationship the experiential learning event has to your course of studies and/or future field or career:

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· Describe to what degree your initial expectations/goals/learning outcomes were met

· Describe how the essential career skills you developed have value for your major or field of study.

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· Describe how your experience encouraged you to continue your career path in this direction. If you learned through this experience that you would not like to pursue this career in the future, that is a valid answer as well.

· Give an example of how the essential career skills you developed may be transferable to other situations, including both within and outside of academia

· Describe any essential career skills that you did not develop during your Experiential Learning event that you

IV.  Conclusion (1 paragraph).  Summarize the most important outcomes you will take away from your experience.

 

Submission Instructions:

· Using headings that match those in the outline in the instructions is an effective way to organize your essay.

· Papers should be written in Microsoft Word, double-spaced, using 12-point Times New Roman font.

· All margins should be set to 1″.

· Paragraphs should be left-justified with the first sentence of each paragraph indented by 0.5″.

· The paper should be approximately 1000 words in length, excluding the title page.

How to Write a Successful SAT Essay

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How to Write a Successful SAT Essay That Meets It’s Rubric Scoring Criteria

             #1: Give a Clear Thesis

The SAT essay rubric requires that: “The response includes a precise central claim.”

This means your essay should make a clear argument that the reader can easily identify

SAT rubric provides you with the passage’s main idea, so you can use the author’s central claim to make a clear thesis statement.

                  #2: Include Both an Introduction and a Conclusion

SAT essay rubric states that: “The response includes a skillful introduction and conclusion.”

 An introduction paragraph carries a Writing score above 4 (out of 8).

An introduction paragraph should;

  • Briefs the reader on what the essay is about
  • Allows you to set up the structure for the rest of the essay
  • Acts as an indicator of the quality of the rest of the essay
  • A good introduction must include your thesis statement (central claim).

                    #3: Use Effective Language and Word Choice

SAT essay rubric requires the following on a perfect writing-score essay: “The response is cohesive and demonstrates a highly effective use and command of language.”

 “Command of language”

Use grammatical construction that conveys your message with clarity while addressing all instructions.

  “The response has a wide variety in sentence structures. The response demonstrates a consistent use of precise word choice. The response maintains a formal style and objective tone.”

  • Don’t be repetitive and don’t make grammar mistakes.
  • Avoid using first-person statements like “I” or “My” in the essay, since it’s not an opinionated piece
  • Don’t use any other informality

 

                      #4: Use Relevant Information from the Passage

Avoid going outside your passage or introducing new ideas outside the passage

Use specific details drawn from the passage you’re asked to analyze to support your thesis

                 `#5: Focus the Essay only on Relevant Details

Pick out the most important parts of the argument & and focus your discussion on just a few strong points to make your argument effective

Soap Note “ADULT” Wellness check-up 

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( 10 points)

Follow the MRU Soap Note Rubric as a guide:

Use APA format and must include mia minimum of 2 Scholarly Citations. Soap notes will be uploaded to Moodle and put through TURN-It-In (anti-Plagiarism program)

Turn it in’ s Score must be less than 25% or will not be accepted for credit; it must be your own work and in your own words. You can resubmit, Final submission will be accepted if less than 25%. Copy-paste from websites or textbooks will not be accepted or tolerated and will receive a grade of 0 (zero) with no resubmissions allowed.

Please see the College Handbook regarding Academic Misconduct Statement.

Must use the sample templates for your soap note. Keep this template for when you start clinicals.  The use of templates is ok with regards to Turn it in,  but the Patient History, CC, HPI, Assessment, and Plan should be of your own work and individualized to your made-up patient. 

This is a link that will guide you on how to create a SOAP note and

What to expect on a wellness visit

What to Expect in a Wellness Visit (YouTube Video)

ANTH350 WEEK 6 &7 DISCUSSION

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ANTH350 WEEK 7 DISSCUSSION

Climate Change

 

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Read ” Beyond Global Warming: Interacting Ecocrises and the Critical Anthropology of Health ”

Considering this article and the other readings you did this week, how can anthropology’s holism and various theoretical approaches help us better understand and respond to the health implications of climate change?

. Your initial post should be at least 200 words in length, excluding the discussion prompt and the references. Please use in-text APA citations within your post as well as full APA references at the end of your post.

 

ANTH350 WEEK 6 DISCUSSION

Mental Health

 

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We have had discussions on how health is culturally defined. How does the same idea apply to mental health as well? What are some ways that culture and views on mental health are intertwined? How does culture affect those who may suffer from mental health issues? Please provide examples to back up your opinion.