How and why did Ancient China transform from being an agricultural to industrial power? Illustrate ancient Chinese economic growth and innovation. What led to its’ decline and why?
What in Monetary Maquis? Illustrate and explain past and recent economic historical events to explain this idea with Argentina in 2001 as a model
What is the historical and cultural significance of the Eiffel Tower to the French? What is its significance to the rest of the world?
Part 1: Communication & Diversity (approximately 1 page)
Communication and diversity are important skills/aspects of the job for the public health practitioner. You may address these together or separately.
• Describe a person you have encountered or situation you have experienced that stands out to you in terms of communication – positively or negatively. What did you learn from this experience that you will apply to your own career in public health?
• Describe a person you have encountered or situation you have experienced that stands out to you in terms of diversity – positively or negatively. What did you learn from this experience you will apply to your own career in public health?
Part 2: Professional & Personal Growth (approximately 1 page)
The practicum is designed to provide an opportunity for you to apply academic skills in the “real world” and gain public health practice experience. Describe how your practicum has allowed you to do this so far. Evaluate yourself in terms of the learning objectives on your learning contract – are you on track to meet these objectives? Elaborate to justify why or why not and suggest any revisions to your learning objectives which may be necessary.
References Three, including the book Trasncultural Health Care by Larry Purnel Chapter 19 PEOPLE OF JEWISH HERITAGE.
Lisa H., a registered nurse, has worked triage in the Emergency Department in a regional midwestern hospital for 12 years. Originally from New Jersey, she was a nonpracticing Jew until her late 20s. Now, approaching 40, she has become increasingly committed to religious observance. She keeps kosher at home, bringing her own food to staff lunch meetings. She has been able to use vacation time for the major High Holy Days, but would like to be shomer shabbos (follow strict sabbath observance) and has requested a permanent schedule change from her supervisor, with a written explanation attached, to reflect her need to not work any Friday afternoon through Saturday evening. The supervisor refused her, saying it would not be fair to the other nurses, that Lisa should also try to “fit in more—be part of the team,” as the others perceived her as “standoffish.” When Lisa said it was a religious requirement for her, the supervisor said maybe she should “. . . consider going back to New York where she’d be more comfortable.”
How do you feel about Lisa’s request?
How might this request be honored?
Was the supervisor culturally competent in this situation?
If Lisa were to discuss the issue at a team meeting, how could she present her concerns?
Write a thesis-dominated, well-organized, and developed essay on “how language empowers people”. To compose your essay, refer to Malcolm X, Keller, and Raymond (Unit 4, pp. 65-101) whose papers demonstrate the power of language and its impact on their social life. To substantiate your premises, use examples along with other evidences from the texts only as supporting details. You are required to cite and document your sources(s) correctly in your essay using the MLA format. Proofread carefully.
Using the writing process, compose a word basic, formal argument essay using Fast Food Nation written by Eric Schlosser as a source. Incorporate at least two MLA quotes from the book to support the argument. A title and a Revision Reflection are required.
Patient Presentation of Dementia, Delirium, and Depression
With the prevalence of dementia, delirium, and depression in the growing geriatric population, you will likely care for elderly patients with these disorders. While many symptoms of dementia, delirium, and depression are similar, it is important that you are able to identify those that are different and properly diagnose patients. A diagnosis of one of these disorders is often difficult for patients and their families. In your role as the advanced practice nurse, you must help patients and their families manage the disorder by facilitating necessary treatments, assessments, and follow-up care. Consider the patient presentations in the following case studies. What distinct symptoms or factors would lead you to a diagnosis of dementia, delirium, or depression?
Case Study 1:
HPI: Mrs. Mayfield is a 75-year-old woman who is brought to the emergency room by the police at 11 p.m. She was found wandering and confused in a local neighborhood. The police were called when Mrs. Mayfield tried to use her key on a neighbor’s door. When confronted by the police she became abusive, confused, and frightened and looked very pale and agitated. The police could not establish her correct address and they subsequently brought her to the emergency room.
Review of Symptoms (ROS): Unable to obtain at this time.
Objective Data:
PE:
VS: Pulse 96 and regular; B/P 150/90; Axillary temperature 99°F.
General: She appears clean and well nourished, with no signs of injury, trauma, or neglect.
Her physical exam is unremarkable except –
Neuro: No gross focal neurological signs, but she is only intermittently cooperative. Her mental status fluctuates and a full neurological evaluation is not possible at this time.
Psych: A & O x 1 to person only. She has episodes of agitation and alternating withdrawal/somnolence. During the examination, it takes several attempts to gain Mrs. Mayfield’s attention to answer questions, but once focused, she rambles on in a disorganized and incoherent way.
Case Study 2:
CC: “irritable and forgetful”
HPI: Mrs. White, a 78-year-old married woman, is brought to the office of her primary care provider by her husband because of increasing forgetfulness and irritability over the past 3 months. Mr. White claims that his wife has had problems for several years now, but has just gotten “worse in her memory” in the past few months. She recently misplaced her purse and accused her son of stealing it.
On three occasions, she left the stove on and boiled a pot dry, nearly causing a fire. She recently put a container of ice cream into the washing machine instead of into the freezer and her husband did not discover it for more than a week. Mrs. White claims her family wants to take her money and leave her with nothing. “No matter what they say, there is nothing wrong with me,” she states.
Past Medical History (PMH) includes: hypothyroidism, treated with Synthroid, and successful treatment of breast cancer approximately 15 years prior. She also takes over-the-counter ibuprofen for chronic lower back pain and occasional Benadryl to help her sleep at night.
Objective data: Her physical examination is within normal limits.
Case Study 3:
HPI: Mr. George is a 72-year-old male who has lived alone since his wife died approximately 1 year ago. He has lived in the same house for 45 years. He is brought in by his son who is concerned that his father has lost more than 35 pounds over the past year. Mr. George admits to not eating well because “I don’t know how to cook for myself.”
PMH: He has been in good health with the exception of hypertension, which is well controlled.
Social history: He spends most of his time watching sports on television. He occasionally drinks one or two cans of beer when he is watching TV. He does go to his son’s house to visit with his grandchildren about once a week, and he says he enjoys that. He does not receive any social services, he still drives but only in the daytime, and he does not participate in any other leisure activities.
Objective data: His physical examination is normal. He responds correctly to questions, although he appears to have a flat affect.
To prepare:
• Review Chapters 6–8 of the Holroyd-Leduc and Reddy text.
• Select one of the three case studies. Reflect on the way the patient presented in the case study you selected, including whether the patient might be presenting with dementia, delirium, or depression.
• Think about how you would further evaluate the patient based on medical history, current drug treatments, and the patient’s presentation. Consider whether you would modify drug treatments, use additional assessment tools, and/or refer the patient to a specialist.
Post an explanation of whether you suspect the patient in the case study you selected is presenting with dementia, delirium, or depression and why. Then, explain how you would further evaluate the patient in the case study based on medical history, current drug treatments, and the way the patient presented. Include whether you would modify drug treatments, use additional assessment tools, and/or refer the patient to a specialist.
Criteria For All Written Assignments
complete all class assignments using word processing. Assignments will only be accepted in that form. bring a hard copy to class the day the assignment is due. If you are going to be absent from class please email the professor your assignment before class (request a Delivery and Read Receipt through the JWU email system) and then bring a hard copy to the next class session. Assignments may be submitted ahead of schedule; however, no work will be accepted after collection on the due date.
Write in paragraph and complete sentence form unless otherwise directed. Proofread all work to eliminate errors. Papers with excessive errors will be returned graded (0). The Center for Academic Support staff will assist you prior to submitting your paper. Papers completed in any other way will be returned ungraded (0).
Papers should be formatted using:
All written assignments should include the student’s full name and/or the full names of all group members, the name of the assignment and the due date only.
All research papers must be presented in MLA format. The location of the MLA information may be found online at www.jwu.edu;artsce/mla. Only work that is properly cited will be graded.
Avoid abbreviations, contractions, and cliches in your writing.
If you have any questions or concerns please consult me before completing your paper and prior to the due date.
Consult this list when completing every written assignment.
Each paper will include research from no less than three (3) sources. The student will quote directly from each source, using an in-text quotation at least once. Each quotation will be cited using a parenthetical citation at the end of the quotation within the text of the paper. This citation will lead me to a works cited page at the end of the paper.
This is a mini thesis with no quantitative research requirement. However, two key elements are required: (1) A critical literature review, (2) A programme proposal with actual session plans.
Here are some points to note:
(1) The focus could lean more towards art therapy / expressive arts therapy than positive psychology, although both approaches should be discussed
(2) Definitely include references from Natalie Rogers, Cathy Malchiodi, Cathy Moon, Bruce Moon, Paolo J. Knill, Martin Seligman, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Jon Kabat-Zinn etc.
(3) The paper should be written in a culturally-specific manner, starting with general police culture then narrowed down to the Hong Kong, Chinese context (you may reference the “Occupy Central Movement” in Hong Kong in 2014, but with a politically neutral stance)