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Psych 645 Individual Programmatic Assessment: Personality Development Paper Week Five

Write a 1,400- to 1,750-word paper that examines the influences of traits—such as trait theory—and biology—such as temperament—on personality development. Answer the following questions in your paper:

• How does the gene-environment interaction influence personality?
• Is culture a factor in personality expression?
• What do twin studies show us about the inheritability of personality?
• What characteristics of temperament are stable over time and contribute to our adult personality?
• Are specific characteristics consistent over situation and over time?

Include an explanation of how the following personality models may be adapted to account for variation in the personal, societal, and cultural factors discussed in your paper:

• Biological model
• Five-factor trait theory
• Temperament model of personality

Go to a local store that sells store brands or off-brand consumer products. Choose any off-brand consumer product that you want to reposition into a national brand. To qualify as a product for this assignment, the consumer product should not be currently represented by an advertising campaign. (A quick Google search, as well as the absence of ads for the product in your daily life, is one way that you can verify a product’s lack of an associated major advertising campaign). For this assignment, you will be creating an advertising campaign to launch this off-brand product to national prominence. Determine whether you wish to mimic an existing advertising campaign or whether you wish to create a completely unique campaign altogether to launch the selected product.

 

Go to the following pages of the United States’ Census Bureau’s Website and locate information regarding the market segment that the selected product is geared toward:

 

American Fact Finder:

http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/searchresults.xhtml?refresh=t

 

2012 National Population Projections: Summary Tables: http://www.census.gov/population/projections/data/national/2012/summarytables.html

 

Write a six to eight (6-8) pages paper in which you:

 

NOTE: The information of all the Tables that are required for this assignment are given in the attached file.

 

1. Briefly (one [1] paragraph) describe:

1. a) Whether the product is a low, medium, or high involvement product.

 

1. b) The perceived quality signals for the product (e.g.: price, advertising intensity, warranties).

 

1. c) Whether you are mimicking an existing campaign or building your own and the reason for your choice.

 

1. Provide statistical data from the U.S. Census on the size of the market segment to which the advertisement will be geared toward. Using the summary tables, determine if this market segment has grown over the past ten (10) years, and project if it will continue to grow within the next ten (10) years. Analyze three (3) factors affecting this market segment, as well as how these factors are changing the segment’s purchasing behavior for this product.

1. Determine which reference groups influence this market segment. Strategize which diffusion rate is most appropriate for this product to move it into national prominence. Determine diffusion determinants and diffusion inhibitors for this product using Table 7-3 in Chapter 7. Recommend a diffusion enhancement strategy that incorporates reference groups for this product.

4. Develop characteristics of the product that you want to promote in your advertising campaign using Table 10-2 in Chapter 10.

 

5. Determine which dimension best suits the selected product, and build a promotion-focused or prevention-focused campaign.

 

6. Determine whether the selected product will have a high or low involvement learning need. Develop a strategy for consumers to rediscover the selected product, using Table 9-1 in Chapter 9 as a guide.

 

7. Map out the impact of lifestyle on consumer behavior, using Figure 12-2 in Chapter 12 to assist you. Determine if there will be an increase or decrease in purchases or consumption. Evaluate how these factors affect consumption.

 

8. Evaluate your campaign for the selected product and its effect on problem recognition.

 

9. Use at least three (3) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

As research practices evolved, healthcare practices have improved.

Today, some nursing practice is based on evidence, yet not all forms of evidence provide the best outcomes. As noted in this week’s readings and media presentation, scientific research provides the best source of evidence. Evidence-based nursing practice takes into account scientific evidence, clinical expertise, and patient preferences. Using evidence-based nursing practices can improve patient outcomes along with quality and safety of care.

Reflect on nursing practice in general and then respond to the following:

1. Define “evidence based practice”.

 

2. What is the difference between “evidence based practice” and research?

 

 

3. Why don’t nurses use evidence-based findings in their practice?

 

4. Based on the reasons you provided above, how could these barriers be reduced or overcome in the agency where you work?

 

 

NOTE: If the agency where you work has already addressed this problem, provide information about it and share how well the strategy works.

Support your response with references from the professional nursing literature. References should not be older than 5years.

Required reference:

• Course Text: Schmidt, N. A., & Brown, J. M. (Eds.). (2012). Evidence-based practice for nurses: Appraisal and application of research. (Laureate Education, Inc., custom ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett.

o    Chapter 1, “What Is Evidence-Based Practice?”

This chapter defines evidence-based practice (EBP) as the integration of clinician expertise, patient preferences, and practice that is grounded in both theory and research evidence. The authors describe multiple ethical paths that a nurse can take to obtain evidence and improve patient care. In addition, this chapter covers barriers that might prevent the adoption of an EBP such as time or lack of resources.

 

o    Chapter 2, “Using Evidence Through Collaboration to Promote Excellence in Nursing Practice”

Chapter 2 identifies five levels of collaboration that are essential to the promotion of EBP: individual, organizational, regional, national, and international. The chapter also discusses ethical principles, codes, and laws that aim to protect the rights of human subjects.

 

 

o    Chapter 3, “Identifying Research Questions”

Nurses in practice can help determine those research questions that can lead to improved patient care and changes in practice. The process of identifying research problems and the development of EBP questions are discussed in this chapter. The authors provide guidelines for identifying research problems, narrowing the scope of a research question, and formulating a problem statement.

 

o    Chapter 14, “Weighing In on the Evidence”

 

• • • • “Clinical Practice Guidelines: Moving Ratings and Recommendations Into Practice” (pp. 376–378)

        This section of Chapter 14 introduces clinical practice guidelines, which provide nurses with direction on how to incorporate research findings into their daily routines. This selection explains the evolution and use of clinical practice guidelines, which consolidate research findings and seek to resolve a specific clinical problem.

600 words all new content, 2 references.

Dispute settlement is the focus of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the way that the organization keeps the global economy stable.

• What is the WTO, and what is its history?
• What are the benefits of being a member of the WTO?
• What are the disadvantages?
• How does it settle disputes?

Choose a recent dispute between 2 countries, and discuss it with your peers. Include the following:

• Summary of what happened
• How it was resolved
• Role played by the WTO
• Do you agree with the resolution?

As hospitals seek to reduce the incidence of Never Events and improve the overall quality of health care provided, it is apparent that ultimate success will require the effort of the entire medical staff. Consider the nurse’s role in supporting the organization’s strategic agenda as it relates to improving clinical outcomes.

For this application you are asked to interview a quality manager in an acute care or long-term care agency of your choice. Your goal is to determine the manager’s view regarding the impact of the direct care nurse’s role in clinical outcomes for the organization.

1. How does this influence the ability of the organization to achieve its strategic agenda?
2. Before you attend the interview, create a list of relevant questions that will help you better understand the effect a nurse can have on the successful treatment of the patient.

   Write a 2- to 3-page paper discussing what you learned from this interview. How will what you learned impact how you approach your nursing responsibilities?

In the article “Managing to Improve Quality: The Relationship Between Accreditation Standards, Safety Practices, and Patient Outcomes,” the authors discuss the growing trend by medical insurance companies to eliminate reimbursement for Never Events. As these types of mistakes should be easily preventable, hospitals have developed protocols to lessen or extinguish the occurrence of these events. In addition, The Joint Commission and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid have developed core measures to guide health care providers’ efforts in improving patient safety and the quality of care delivered. Review the information at the Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Web sites on the core measures and standards presented in this week’s Resources.

To prepare for this Discussion, select either a Never Event or a core measure and respond to the following:

1. How has the emphasis on quality of care, patient safety, and clinical care outcomes been impacted by specific standards emanating from CMS and TJC?
2. . Cite a core measure or standard in your response.

Support your response with references from the professional nursing literature.

In professions such as nursing, information and best practices change quickly. Upon graduation, the knowledge a new nurse has gained may quickly become obsolete. Staying engaged with the professional literature enables nurses and health care professionals to stay current and to continue providing the best patient care. As Dr. Shaughnessy noted in this week’s media program, baccalaureate-prepared nurses need to look at literature critically. Dr. Shaughnessy stated that baccalaureate prepared nurses need to look at a piece of published research and make their own independent assessment about whether a study was done well, whether its results can be judged as valid, and whether that piece of evidence, in addition to other pieces of published evidence on the same topic can lead us to defining what is the best nursing practice.

For this Discussion you will:

1. Conduct a search on a particular patient problem that is under the control of nursing (e.g, pain management, shortness of breath, lack of knowledge about lifestyle changes needed for managing diabetes).
2. Use two different databases (i.e. Ovid, CINAHL, etc.) AND
3. Use at least one popular search engine such as Google.
4. Use keywords such as “evidence-based practice” and “nursing” for each search.
5. Compare and contrast the results generated from each search.
6. Select a few results and evaluate for reliability or credibility (depending on whether the study is quantitative or qualitative).
7. Share the references for articles you find in the Library that have criteria to be used in evaluating Web sites for credibility or trustworthiness. Cite these references using APA format.
8. Provide specific examples of the different types of information you find in the two different types of searches, one in a professional library, and the other using a popular search engine.
9. Identify the level of evidence for each of the studies. Which findings are most trustworthy based upon the level of evidence?
10. Reflect on your professional experience as a nurse. Consider the findings from

your searching exercise and think about the credibility/trustworthiness of the information that you found. Based upon what you have learned so far:

1. How would you counsel patients about this topic and the information that you found? How are “individual patient needs and preferences” considered in terms of evidence based practice?
2. What would you say to a fellow staff nurse about using the information to change practice? In other words, is this an example that can be used as the research component of evidence based practice?

 

References:

I have attached 2 database, one from Medline and another from CINAHL. If you prefer you can also use your database from the list above not older than five years. Thank you

• Course Textbook: Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses: Appraisal and Application of Research

o    Chapter 4, “Finding Sources of Evidence”

This chapter examines types of evidence found in the literature The authors distinguish between popular, scholarly, and trade literature and describe the types of information found in each. Search strategies are presented along with numerous subject-specific databases for assisting nurses in locating scholarly research evidence.

o    Chapter 11, “Other Sources of Evidence”

Chapter 11 presents the pyramid of evidence. This diagram graphically displays the levels of evidence used in evidence-based healthcare delivery and referred to as the 5Ss. The 5Ss provide a strategy for making searching more efficient. When engaged in evidence-based practice, the 5Ss strategy suggests nurses begin their search of the literature at the top level of the pyramid.

o    Chapter 14, “Weighing In on the Evidence”

Chapter 14 presents a five-step approach for evaluating evidence. It examines different types of quantitative and qualitative study designs and describes the type of evidence each provides. The chapter then discusses the strength of the evidence produced from these different types of studies

As a nurse, you are the individual who has the most extensive relationship with a patient. In this week’s articles, you read about both NDNQI nurse-specific indicators and the key role nurses play as advocates for patient rights. To assist nurses in being better prepared for this role, programs such as Patient Care Partnership provide guidance. Review the Patient Care Partnership Web site presented in this week’s Resources. In addition, reflect on the media presentation and the information shared by Ms. Manna on patient’s rights. Then, reflect on a situation in your work setting in which a patient did not know his or her rights or responsibilities. If you have not encountered this situation, reflect on a scenario presented in the readings. With these thoughts in mind, respond to the following:

• What are some nursing practices you could use to promote patient rights and responsibilities?
• Support your response with references from the professional nursing literature.

 

 

Full article is attached in a separate

 

References:

Breitholtz, A., Snellman, I. & Fagerberg, I. (2013). Carers’ ambivalence in conflict situations with older persons. Nursing Ethics, 20(2), 226-237. doi: 10.1177/0969733012455566

Retrieved from the Walden Library databases

Cole, C., Wellard, S. & Mummery, J. (2014). Problematising autonomy and advocacy in nursing. Nursing Ethics, 21(5), 576-582. doi: 10.1177/0969733013511362

Retrieved from the Walden Library databases

 

NUR 4005 Emerging and Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases Discussion

As presented in this week’s readings, many individuals actually acquire infections as a result of being treated in a hospital. As you know, hospitals are no longer being reimbursed for services required when patients acquire these types of infections.

Medical errors, the spread of infection, and other types of patient safety issues are frequently heard about on the evening news. In a newspaper or lay magazine, locate an article about emerging or re-emerging infectious diseases.

• Summarize the article you selected and provide the reference. Then, address the following:
• What implications does the article have for BSN nursing practice?
• What is the BSN nurse’s role in preventing and managing nosocomial infections?

Windows Server Deployment Proposal

 

Overview

Each student will create a detailed, organized, unified technical solution given the scenario described below. The submission will be in a written format, with at least one diagram, and may include additional diagrams, charts or tables. The assignment is meant for students to enhance their mastery of the material and to provide a creative and realistic way in which to apply knowledge from this course.

 

Scenario

Worldwide Advertising, Inc. (referred to as “WAI”) has hired you as an IT consultant for implementing their Windows network infrastructure. WAI is a new advertising firm, and they are currently hiring staff, establishing two locations, and have a need to get their internal IT services configured. They do not yet have an IT staff, but when they do, the IT staff will take over all aspects of IT administration. You are required to supply WAI with a solution which describes the implementation and configuration of their core IT services. Cost is not a significant concern – WAI wishes to implement the “right” solution to fit their needs now and for the next 2-3 years.

 

There are several details about WAI which will have an impact on your choices:

WAI will start with 110 employees, in the following departments:

Executives (9 employees) – manage and run the company

Accounts and Sales Department (15 employees) – perform market research and maintain accounts

Creative, Media and Production Department (59 employees) – advertising

Human Resources and Finances (17 employees) – perform HR and financial duties

IT (10 employees) – manage IT for the company

WAI will have two sites, one in Seattle and one in New York. Most staff will be located in Seattle, with at least 1 person from each of the departments above located in NY.

Networking equipment is already in place for both sites. A secure tunnel (using IPSec) will be established between the two sites so that inter-site traffic will be securely tunneled over the Internet. You may make whatever other assumptions you wish about intra-and inter-site connectivity.

Security mechanisms (e.g., firewalls, intrusion detection) will be handled separately, and there is no need to describe them.

Some departments will want their data to remain private from other departments (e.g., Finances personnel will not want Production staff to see the company’s financial details). Your team may make assumptions about how data should be shared or kept private.

Assumptions can be made regarding any information not included here; all assumptions should be identified, however.

 

Topics to Cover

Your document should cover the content presented in the course. The outline below contains recommended points to cover. You are free to add other related information.

 

Describe the technical and business reasons for each choice, citing other resources as appropriate.

 

The Windows Server 2012 operating system should be used for all aspects of the solution.

 

The topics include:

 

New Features of Windows Server 2012

Describe new features of Windows Server 2012 that WAI can take advantages of.

 

Deployment and Server Editions

How many total servers are needed? Which roles will be combined?

What edition of Windows will be used for each server (e.g., Standard, Datacenter)?

Will Server Core be used on any servers?

Where are each of the servers located (which of the two sites)?

How will the servers be deployed? Manual or automated?

 

Active Directory

Number of AD domains?

Will there be any Read-Only Domain Controllers?

How will the second site factor into domain controller placement? How will AD sites be configured?

How will AD organizational units be organized (considering how group policy will be used and users will be organized)?

 

DNS and DHCP

DHCP scope design (e.g., lease times, number of scopes, address range)

Will a form of DHCP fault tolerance be implemented?

Will DHCP reservations be used for servers?

DNS namespace design (e.g., domain name(s) chosen, split DNS for Internet/intranet, zones)

How will DNS be handled for the second site?

 

Application Services

How will applications be deployed? If using Group Policy, what are the details on how Group Policy will be used to deploy the software? Which software applications will likely be needed?

 

File and Printer Sharing

What shares might be needed?

DFS Needed?

How will quotas/FSRM be configures?

 

Assignment Requirements

There are specific requirements for the assignment: The final submission should contain at least 6 pages’ worth of text written by the student (not counting title page, images, diagrams, tables, or quotations), but may be longer, not to exceed approximately 10 pages’ worth of student-supplied text. (With the required diagram, and other images, title page, etc., the final submission may end up being more than 10 pages in length.) It must be double-spaced, have 1-inch margins, and use 12-point Times New Roman or 10-point Arial/Helvetica font. A title page is required; APA format for the title page is optional.

At least one diagram must be included (not counted towards the minimum length described above); this could be a diagram describing Active Directory components, DHCP/DNS design, file share hierarchy, or anything else that is worth displaying graphically to enhance the reader’s understanding of the proposal. Additional diagrams, images, or tables are welcome.

The submission must cover all of the 6 major topics outlined above. Each choice should be explained with technical and business reasoning. The solution should be reasonably detailed. Additional topics may be covered as desired.

The structure of the final submission is flexible. There is no specific format required, although it should be organized logically and represent a single, unified solution. It is likely that the format will include separate sections for each of the 6 topics required, as well as a summary.

At least two non-textbook, non-LabSim, non-Wikipedia reference is required; preferably, this would be a “best practice” guide or similar content from Microsoft or an experienced provider of Microsoft solutions.

Be sure to properly quote or cite any sources used. APA format is required for in-text citations and the list of works cited at the end. It is expected that you are already familiar with UMUC’s “Policy on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.” It is available in the Academic Policies section of the Syllabus; there are also links in the Webliography. In its simplest form, if you are using text from a source, you must cite and/or quote it. If plagiarism is found, then there will be a penalty to the grade.