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Congratulations on having completed an approved experiential learning activity. 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.  Sign up for Grammarly Premium through the library and/or work with a writing advisor if you need help writing this essay. Please make sure you honestly assess your experience since there are not “right or wrong” answers to the prompts.  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:  
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   
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   
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   
Provide examples of how your ethical leadership skills were developed in accordance with the mission of St. Thomas University  
C. Technical skills   
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: 
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.  
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:
The paper is to be written using clear and concise language.  Students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation and misspelling.
Include a title page that the title “Experiential Learning Reflective Essay,” your name, the date, and the name of your instructor.
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. 
Attention: Submit the assignment by 11:59 PM ET Friday.
Late work policies and other expectations are at the discretion of the instructor.
Scoring:
Distinguished =    9.0-10.0
Satisfactory =       7.0-8.9
Unsatisfactory =   0.0-6.9
Reflective Essay
Reflective Essay
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePresentation
Articulation and organization of ideas and perspectives.
2.0 total points possible
2 to >1.8 pts
Distinguished
Writing is well-focused; arguments or perspectives are precisely defined and explained; coherent flow in developing an insightful idea demonstrated. Essay is free of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting errors.
1.8 to >1.34 pts
Satisfactory
Arguments or perspectives are clearly stated; the writing may lack in organization and/or be hard to follow. May include some grammar, spelling, and formatting errors.
1.34 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Do not show any original thinking or perspectives; chaotic in organization and presentation of ideas. Contains several grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting errors.
2 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCompleteness
Incorporation of all the guidelines into the essay:
Name; Date of event; Name of event; Location of event; Overview of organization mission; Specific responsibilities,
Included Reflections on Problem Solving Career Skills, Interpersonal Career Skills, and Technical Career Skills.
An Introduction and Conclusion were evident as well.
2.0 total points possible
2 to >1.8 pts
Distinguished
Concrete answers to all guidelines demonstrating clear steps in the developmental learning process
1.8 to >1.35 pts
Satisfactory
Followed most of the guidelines; but development gained from the learning process is not clearly observed
1.35 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Followed guidelines poorly. The entries are mere descriptions rather than showing a sequence of learning steps
2 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReflection: Problem Solving
Ability to integrate essential career skills that may include: problem identification, solution development, creative or innovative initiatives, and/or other relevant problem solving skills.
2.0 total points possible
2 to >1.8 pts
Distinguished
Able to proficiently demonstrate reflection and critical thinking about problem solving skills used during experiential event, including clear description of problem(s) encountered, appropriate solutions are developed, and examples of creative or innovative initiatives are included.
1.8 to >1.35 pts
Satisfactory
Shows satisfactory reflection and critical thinking about problem solving skills developed during experiential event. Description of problem(s) encountered may be unclear, solutions may not be appropriate, and/or examples of creative or innovative initiatives may not be present.
1.35 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Only includes mere descriptions of reflection and critical thinking about problem solving skills developed during experiential event. Description of problem(s) encountered are unclear or not present, solutions are not appropriate, and/or examples of creative or innovative initiatives are not discussed.
2 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReflection – Interpersonal Skills
Ability to integrate essential career skills that may include: ethical leadership, social influence, resilience, relationship building, dependability, integrity, honesty, self-confidence, positive attitude, teamwork, time management, collaboration, or other relevant interpersonal skills.
2.0 total points possible
2 to >1.8 pts
Distinguished
Able to proficiently demonstrate reflection and critical thinking about interpersonal skills used during experiential event, including clear description of specific skills that were developed. Specific examples are used to amplify description of growth of the skill. Ethical leadership skills are evident in reflection.
1.8 to >1.35 pts
Satisfactory
Shows satisfactory reflection and critical thinking about interpersonal skills developed during experiential event. Specific examples may or may not amplify description of growth of the skill. Ethical leadership skills may or may not be evident in reflection.
1.35 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Only includes mere descriptions of reflection and critical thinking about interpersonal skills developed during experiential event. Specific examples are not used to amplify description of growth of the skill. Ethical leadership skills are not evident in reflection.
2 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReflection – Technical Skills
Ability to integrate essential career skills that may include: use of technologies or software, technology design/programming, lab management, techniques specific to field, combination of previously learned technical skills in new ways, or other technical skills.
2.0 total points possible
2 to >1.8 pts
Distinguished
Able to proficiently demonstrate reflection and critical thinking about technical skills used during experiential event, including clear description of specific skills that were developed. Specific examples are used to amplify description of growth of the skill. Description of certifications earned during experiential event are included if applicable.
1.8 to >1.35 pts
Satisfactory
Shows satisfactory reflection and critical thinking about technical skills developed during experiential event. Specific examples may or may not amplify description of growth of the skill. Description of certifications gained from event (if applicable) may not be evident in reflection.
1.35 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Only includes mere descriptions of reflection and critical thinking about technical skills developed during experiential event. Specific examples are not used to amplify description of growth of the skill. Description of certifications gained through experience (if applicable) are not described.
2 pts
Total Points: 10
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In a minimum of seven pages, discuss the role of emotional intelligence in the situation described in the Vila Health: Emotional Intelligence media activity. Then, evaluate your own emotional intelligence and examine the role of emotional intelligence in the work of health care leaders and in health care organizations.

Debunking the Skin Improvement Myth – Product review
Locate an ad for a skin improvement product that attempts to use evidence-based data to promote its effectiveness. For example, an ad might say something like this: “with natural botanical enzymes that exfoliate your skin”.  Analyze the ad’s claims and categorize these claims as accurate or inaccurate and explain why using information from the course (textbook) and outside reputable sources.  Your focus should be on using evidence about the structure and function of the parts of the integumentary system that your chosen product claims to improve.
Here’s a short video to get you thinking:
SciShow, 2017.  Does Anti-Aging Cream Work?
Requirements:
Minimum length of 500 words
Any quoted or paraphrased material must follow APA guidelines for inline citations and Works Cited. Refer to these OCC pages for tips: Student Services – Plagiarism Links to an external site.or Student Services – APALinks to an external site..
Include a minimum of three outside reputable sources in addition to your course text
Rubric
Writing Assignment Rubric 2021 (100 points) 2
Writing Assignment Rubric 2021 (100 points) 2
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTopic Coverage (15pts)
30 pts
Full Marks
Purposefully addresses all portions of the topic. Major supporting ideas are thoughtful, readily identifiable and well-developed.
16 pts
Average
Partially addresses portions of the topic. Supporting ideas are not relevant, and/or paragraphs need to be unified with substantial information.
0 pts
No Marks
The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components outlined in the topic.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCourse Content (15pts)
30 pts
Full Marks
Appropriate course content is used as evidence to adequately support the topic.
16 pts
Average
Some course content is used but may not adequately support the topic.
0 pts
No Marks
No course content is used or content does not support the topic.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRequired Sources (10pts)
20 pts
Full Marks
Uses the required appropriate reputable sources as evidence to adequately support the topic.
10 pts
Average
Some of the required sources are used but may not adequately support the topic.
0 pts
No Marks
No required sources are used or sources do not support topic.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitation Formatting (5pts)
10 pts
Full Marks
All information from sources is cited appropriately (APA) using parenthetical citations and a Reference (Works Cited) section.
6 pts
Average
An attempt at citing sources is made, but formatting may be incorrect.
0 pts
No Marks
Sources are not cited. If plagiarism has occurred, it will be reported per policy #5180.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics and Word Count (5pts)
10 pts
Full Marks
Required word count is met and paper is free of distracting spelling and grammatical errors.
6 pts
Average
Word count is not met and/or spelling and grammar have a few errors.
0 pts
No Marks
Word count is not met and spelling and grammar errors detract from readability of assignment.
10 pts
Total Points: 100
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Pick two of the following questions to answer this week.  
Question 1: There are multiple nursing evidence based practice models developed by nursing.  
Some examples are: (Chapter 7) 
1.Nola Pender’s Health Promotion Model
2.Uncertainty in Illness Theory
3.Roy’s Adaptation Model 
Pick one of the above models, and share your thoughts in regards to the approach utilized for gathering research and evidence based practice. What type of topic would be best suited for the method that you chose?  
Question 2: Barriers to use of research
Describe some barriers to research or evidence use in practice. How can you overcome these barriers?
Describe a situation from your own clinical experience in which you observed barriers to the use of research.
Here is a website that offers information about barriers to the implementation of research: The barriers to the application of the research findings from the nurses’ perspective: A case study in a teaching hospital – PMC (nih.gov)Links to an external site. 
Question 3: Read the abstract and Background information in “Medical Cannabis Patterns of use…”  in Module for Articles for Class Assignments  and then answer the following questions:
a) Does the abstract summarize information about the study purpose, how the study was done, what the key findings were, and what the findings mean?
b) Is the study experimental or non-experimental?
c) Does the structure of this article follow the IMRAD format? (see below) 
pdf format of link attatched below

Hello, thank you for taking on this assignment. These are the instructions. I will attach the ororiginal pico assigment question and essay that this assignment is based on. My pico question is ““For
novice nurses, does a nurse mentorship program increase nurse retention
compared with no mentorship?”   
In the assignment your are detailing how you will implement the intervention or change that you have proposed. Instructions are below
You will now address steps 8-11, implementing the practice change as the manager of your unit or facility. Using the unit information and information from the Library, outline the change in practice that you will theoretically initiate, based on your findings.
Develop a PowerPoint presentation to present to the staff who will be affected by the practice change you are recommending based on your evidence. In the PowerPoint Presentation address the following:
Title (start with a title page and end with a reference slide
Introduce the problem and present the evidence
Identify a model you would use to frame your change and explain why you chose it
Identify champions for change and how you will utilize them
Identify barriers to change and how you will address those
Discuss the staff education needed and how it will be provided
What is the timeline for this change?
How will the change be evaluated?
Consider: Expertise of the staff, values and attitudes of the patients, and buy-in of the stakeholders when determining how to implement your plan.
Additional Instructions:
Create a reference slide and put all references used in the presentation
Add (speaker) presenter notes which enhance the content of the slides, as if you were presenting to a group, and this is your script. In PPT, access “notes view” to see the presenter notes boxes. Slides should not contain paragraphs of narrative or complete sentences. They should contain only bullet points or brief explanations. The longer narratives belong in your presenter notes.
Please review the rubric to ensure that your assignment meets criteria.
Note:
For format and guidelines for PPT presentations check out the Purdue Online Writing Lab website:
Evidence-Based Proposal Presentation Purdue Owl (Links to an external site.). PowerPoint presentation is available hereDownload PowerPoint presentation is available hereDownload PowerPoint presentation is available he
Instructions on how to use speakers notes in PowerPoint (Links to an external site.) 

Comparing Efficacy and Potency
Compare the efficacy and potency of furosemide and hydrochlorothiazide. Discuss your findings. OR
Compare the efficacy and potency of morphine, heroin, and Demerol. Discuss your findings.

The purpose of this assignment is to provide students with the opportunity to describe and analyze an organizational, community, or population-level leadership and/or systems issue and to develop a written plan for addressing the issue through synthesis and application of selected relevant course content. The scope of this assignment is limited to planning. Students are not required to actually implement or evaluate the plan, however, the plan must provide for evaluation of project/program activities/outputs and outcomes. Three tangible work products are required as outlined. Students may submit as them separate documents or a single pdf. After reviewing the assignment instructions
one resource is Marshall and Broome (2021): Chapter 9 “Economics and Finance of Healthcare” have included pages in files

A.  Discuss a systems-level safety concern in a healthcare setting by applying the situation, background, assessment, recommendation (SBAR) format by doing the following: 
1.  Describe a healthcare-related situation (S) prompting a systems-level patient safety concern that has the potential to impact multiple patients.
2.   Analyze background (B) information about the concern by doing the following:
a.  Describe the data that support or would support the need for change.
b.  Explain how one or more national patient safety standards apply to this situation.
3.   Assess (A) the impact of the safety concern on the patient(s), staff, and the organization as situated in the identified healthcare setting.
a.  Explain how the safety concern affects value for the patient(s) and the healthcare setting.
4.   Recommend (R) an evidence-based practice change that addresses the safety concern.
a.  Discuss how this recommendation aligns with the principles of a high-reliability organization.
b.  Describe two potential barriers to the recommended practice change.
c.  Identify two potential interventions to minimize the barriers from part A4b to the recommended practice change.
d.  Discuss the significance of shared decision-making among the healthcare setting’s relevant stakeholders in implementing this recommendation.
e.  Describe an outcome measure that could be used to evaluate the results of the recommendation.
f.   Describe the care delivery model currently being used in the healthcare setting.
i.  Explain how the current care delivery model in the healthcare setting identified in part A4f would be impacted by the recommended change in part A4.
B.  Acknowledge sources, using in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.
C.  Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.

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Review the 3P Exam Summary Report.
Expand all categories by clicking “Expand All” to see all categories under the topic areas.
Create a Word Document with headings that correlate with the missed Knowledge Area, Question Topic, and Domain on the Pre-Predictor Exam Summary Report.
Use resources such as your textbook, or a reputable standard of care website, such as the American College of Cardiology, etc. to remediate. Summarize the missed content topic in 2-3 paragraphs and include a hyperlink to the reference.
All missed questions must be addressed to earn all points.
Remediation should begin as soon as possible.