Policy work is central to social work practice and requires the application of specific processes to ensure the intention of the policy work is met. Some policy work may be to investigate a policy about a specific topic to learn the requirements. Other policy work may involve analyzing a policy to determine if improvements or changes are needed. In this assessment, you will apply a process to analyze a policy to determine any gaps and needs for improvement related to social justice.Select an appropriate policy analysis framework for the social work field. Policy analysis is an intricate process with many steps. Depending on the framework you use, the steps may be slightly different.Write a 700- to 900-word analysis of the current policies you identified in Week 2 as a Word document. In your analysis:Summarize the historical background of each policy, including how it was developed, which needs to be addressed, and the past support or opposition to the policy.Describe each policy, including its goals and mission, the intended population affected by it, how it works, and how it is funded.Explain the feasibility of each policy and how effective and efficient it has been in meeting its mission and goals so far.Describe gaps in the policies and areas that are not addressed.Cite at least 3 scholarly peer-reviewed sources to support your analysis.Format your citations and references according to APA 7 guidelines.
Category: Nursing
Dual Responsibility of Staying Current in Evidence-Based Practice: Nurses and Organizations
Read the article listed below and answer this question:Do you think it is reasonable to expect nurses to stay current regarding new research/Evidence-Based Practice findings in their area of practice? Or is this an agency/organization responsibility?Search for one of the articles below:Jae, Y. Y., Jin, H. K., Jin, S. K., Hyun, L. K., & Jung, S. K. (2019). Clinical nurses beliefs, knowledge, organizational readiness and level of implementation of evidence-based practice: The first step to creating an evidence-based practice culture. Plos One, 14(12). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0226742
Reflection on Dynamic Resources in Organizational Context
Reflect on your lecture with the following dynamic resources: Marketing, Operations, Development, Financial, Human Resources, and Corporate Reputation. Select two dynamic resources from the list. Then, using your organization (you may research one or use one you previously or currently work for),explain the three characteristics of both in how it applies to your organization.
Understanding the Life Expectancy Discrepancy for Mentally Ill Patients
According to the NIH, the life expectancy of the mentally ill patient is approximately 20 years less than the average American (which is 70-80 years). Please spend this discussion posting examining the potential causes for this drastic discrepancy. Critically analyze why this statistic is a reality by exploring societal, cultural, and medical treatment modalities as they correlate to the mentally ill. Likewise, listen to the LORE podcast entitled “Echoes”. Include your insights on why this group of clients remain a source of fear for the general population. Is there a reason people are fearful of psychiatric patients? Is there a reason for people’s fear of psychiatric treatment? Do you have anxiety for this chapter in your nursing education?
Pathophysiology of Bronchiolitis: Most common causative organism
Describe the pathophysiology for bronchiolitis, including the most common causative organism.
Analyze risk factors associated with bronchiolitis.
Choose diagnostic testing for bronchiolitis and support with rationale.
Explain signs and symptoms of bronchiolitis, including specific examples from the scenario.
Describe the pathophysiology of PDA, including why this is significant for this scenario.
Describe the rationale for use and contraindications for each of the prescribed medications.
Select two priority nursing diagnoses for this scenario, including supporting rationale for your choices.
Write two SMART goals for each nursing diagnosis.
Choose two interventions for each goal, including supporting rationale for your choices.
Describe potential short and long-term complications, including specific examples and supporting rationale.
Apply information from the scenario to create a plan for discharge teaching.
The Impact of Psychotropic Medications Across Age Groups
Based on the study of psychotropic medications during this course. Answer the following questions:
1. How do psychotropic drugs affect the elderly? Provide examples.
2. Which consideration are relevant to the use of psychotropic drugs among the older client population?
3. How do psychotropic affect children? Provide examples.
4.What is the primary concern for the PMHNP when prescribing psychotropic drugs to children?
Management of Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP), how do you approach the management of treatment-resistant schizophrenia, particularly in cases where traditional antipsychotic medications and psychosocial interventions have been ineffective?
The Interrelationship Among Theory, Practice, and Research in Nursing
Theory, Practice, & Research
Briefly discuss the interrelationship among theory, practice, and research. Then, explain how your future practice as a nurse practitioner can inform theory and research.
Report on Pregnant Women and Children in Low Socioeconomic Areas
Scenario
You are a new public health nurse working for the Department of Public Health, and you have been asked to create a report on one of the following vulnerable populations in your community: homeless population, ethnic or minority group, elderly, or pregnant woman and children in low socioeconomic areas. The report will provide your department with current information about your community as well as offer interventions for the selected vulnerable population within your community.
Instructions
Create a report on the vulnerable population you selected in Module 07 Discussion Vulnerable Population that:
Part One Vulnerable Population (completed in Module 07 Discussion Vulnerable Population)
Selects one vulnerable population from below:
Homeless population
Ethnic or minority group
Elderly
Pregnant woman and children in low socioeconomic areas
Describes the health determinants affecting the selected vulnerable population, including:
Social and economic environment
Physical environment
Individual characteristics
Behaviors
Part Two Public Health Nurse & Multidimensional Strategies
Describes the role of the public health nurse in helping the selected vulnerable population.
Develops two multidimensional strategies used as interventions for selected vulnerable population.
Provides stated ideas with professional language and attribution for credible sources with correct APA citation, spelling, and grammar in the report.
Integrating Key Theories into MFT Models
After completing this week’s readings, submit a discussion post that addresses the following prompts:
Identify at least one key concept from each studied theory (Information Processing, Ecological Theory, and Sociocultural approach).
Explain how you could incorporate each of these theories into your MFT model of choice (e.g., Structural, Strategic, Bowen, SFBT, Collaborative). Be sure to provide a specific example of how you would use the theories to inform your assessment and/or interventions.