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Are Your Articles Research Articles – HOW and WHAT (W. 5)

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Issue/Problem 2: Rising costs of information technology

1) People Impacted: IT organizations

2) Link to Article: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/311952770_The_Effect_of_the_use_of_Information_Technologies_in_Businesses_on_Cost_and_Financial_Performance

3) My Research Question: What have researchers learned about the role of risk management in minimizing the rising costs of technology? Technology costs have significantly risen over the last few years with the costs affecting different features from servers to IT services. The average IT expenditure has gone up across all industries. The impetus is on assessing the contribution that risk management has to address the high costs associated with technology.

Evidence-based guidelines to implement a quality improvement initiative

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· Discuss where you would find appropriate evidence-based guidelines to implement a quality improvement initiative related to this topic. TOPIC Infection control is a key component of the nation’s safety and quality infrastructure.

· Search for a peer reviewed quantitative primary research study that supports the change you would like to consider. Include an appropriate link or PDF of the study.

· Discuss the connections of the evidence-based guidelines with the peer reviewed research.

Reconstruction.

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President Lincoln’s goal for reconstruction remained linked to his goal in
the war-preserve the Union. His plan favored leniency, to as quickly as
possible reintegrate the south and gain the support of Southern Unionists
(mostly former Whigs). Radical Republicans urged a much harsher course,
believing that the south was unrepentant and should bear the costs of
Reconstruction.
INSTRUCTIONS:
To prepare you must complete the following readings:
• Review the section in Chapter 17 which discusses the Black
Codes, and the linked document, taken from the writings
of William A. DunningDownload William A. Dunning.
• Review the relevant sections of Chapter 18: The Southern Burden
and Life in the New South.
• Review and identify relevant information on the linked PBS
American Experience site, Reconstruction The Second Civil
WarLinks to an external site.
• Utilize at least one of the linked sources to support your
discussion.
• Identify and incorporate at least one additional outside source to
support your discussion. In addition to the textbook, you may use
any material outside of the textbook.

Reconstruction.

Posted on | by Brian Leakey

President Lincoln’s goal for reconstruction remained linked to his goal in
the war-preserve the Union. His plan favored leniency, to as quickly as
possible reintegrate the south and gain the support of Southern Unionists
(mostly former Whigs). Radical Republicans urged a much harsher course,
believing that the south was unrepentant and should bear the costs of
Reconstruction.
INSTRUCTIONS:
To prepare you must complete the following readings:
• Review the section in Chapter 17 which discusses the Black
Codes, and the linked document, taken from the writings
of William A. DunningDownload William A. Dunning.
• Review the relevant sections of Chapter 18: The Southern Burden
and Life in the New South.
• Review and identify relevant information on the linked PBS
American Experience site, Reconstruction The Second Civil
WarLinks to an external site.
• Utilize at least one of the linked sources to support your
discussion.
• Identify and incorporate at least one additional outside source to
support your discussion. In addition to the textbook, you may use
any material outside of the textbook.

Cisco wireless devices.

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In a one-page document, let’s tackle Cisco wireless devices.

Where can you get them?
What can you share about the latest versions of the firmware or drivers?
How much expertise does one need to administer these components?
Give your opinion on where these devices are headed in future planning.

Reflection on Learning

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write 1-2 paragraphs reflecting on your learning for the week. Guiding questions are provided or you may write about what you felt was most significant to you for the week.
You will need to post your reflection here before you are able to see other students’ posts.
• What do you most look forward to in your new role as an NP?
• What concerns do you have about transitioning to the role?
• Did anything about the APN roles surprise you?