Topic 3: HIPAA’s influence on medical research

Affirmative (Pros): HIPAA should be amended to allow greater access of medical information to medical researchers. (Group 4A)

Negative(Cons): HIPAA should NOT be amended to allow greater access of medical information to medical researchers. (group4N)

In your paper: Identify and define the issue. Include information for BOTH sides of the argument. Whom does it affect? What are the pros and cons? Discuss both sides of the issue. What does the public need to know? 

CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntro

25.0 to >19.0 ptsHigh Proficiency
Deliberate, creates interest Gives title/author if needed Clear, concise and specific thesis statement
19.0 to >14.0 ptsModerately High Proficiency
Adequately introduces topic Thesis statement may be lacking specificity.
14.0 to >9.0 ptsProficient
Intro is too short – does not introduce topic Thesis statement is vague- should be more narrow
9.0 to >4.0 ptsLow-Level Proficiency
Some intro components missing Thesis statement is poor or unidentifiable
4.0 to >0 ptsNon-Proficient
Thesis missing Introduction does not introduce topic25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBody: Organization

25.0 to >19.0 ptsHigh Proficiency
Organized throughout Logical, clear sequence Completely supports thesis Exhibits critical thinking Has consistent transitions Proper in-text citations Excellent transitions
19.0 to >14.0 ptsModerately High Proficiency
Well organized Easy to follow Thesis could use more support (adequate but not extended) Majority of citations are correct Shows some original thought Has several transitions Majority of citations are correct
14.0 to >9.0 ptsProficient
Some org. problems Some gaps in flow Not enough thesis support Shows little original thought Some transitions Citations are incorrect
9.0 to >4.0 ptsLow-Level Proficiency
Difficult to follow May jump topics Does not prove/support thesis Citations incorrect Very few transitions
4.0 to >0 ptsNon-Proficient
No sequence Jumps topics frequently No in-text citations No transitions25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBody: Fluency & Mechanics

25.0 to >19.0 ptsHigh Proficiency
Uses excellent vocabulary Stays on topic/meets assignment Correct tense/point of view Has sentence variety Correct spelling/punctuation Writes in scholarly style
19.0 to >14.0 ptsModerately High Proficiency
Attempts higher level vocabulary with some success Stays on topic/meets assignment Mostly correct tense/point of view A few sentences lacking in variety Few spelling errors Writes in scholarly style
14.0 to >9.0 ptsProficient
Range of vocabulary Some tense/point of view errors Occasionally strays off topic Some sentence fragments/run-ons Proper spelling Quality of formal language
9.0 to >4.0 ptsLow-Level Proficiency
Vocabulary level Some tense/point of view errors Does not meet assignment requirements Many sentence fragments/run-ons Many spelling errors Majority of writing is informal
4.0 to >0 ptsNon-Proficient
Improper word choices Many tense and point of view errors Fails to meet assignment Many mechanical errors Writes informally25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion

25.0 to >19.0 ptsHigh Proficiency
Deliberate closing strategy Does not introduce new material Paraphrases thesis, but does not merely repeat introduction
19.0 to >14.0 ptsModerately High Proficiency
Adequate closing Does not introduce new material Re-states thesis in same words, but does not completely repeat introduction
14.0 to >9.0 ptsProficient
Weak closing Does not introduce new material Merely repeats introduction
9.0 to >4.0 ptsLow-Level Proficiency
Weak closing Introduces new material Does not refer to thesis
4.0 to >0 ptsNon-Proficient
No formal closing New material introduced Does not refer to introduction25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAppearance

25.0 to >19.0 ptsHigh Proficiency
No APA errors in margins, font type and size, spacing, headers, references, and citations
19.0 to >14.0 ptsModerately High Proficiency
Has 1-4 APA formatting errors
14.0 to >9.0 ptsProficient
Has 5-7 APA formatting errors
9.0 to >4.0 ptsLow-Level Proficiency
Has more than 7 APA formatting errors
4.0 to >0 ptsNon-Proficient
No evidence of APA in paper25.0 pts
Total Points: 125.0

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Culturally Competent Nursing

In a Microsoft Word document of 4-5 pages formatted in APA style, you will describe an interview of a person from a cultural background that is different from your own.

Select a person from a cultural group different from your own. You may choose a patient, friend, or work colleague. For the sake of confidentiality, do not reveal the name of the person you interview; use only initials.

In your paper, include the following:

• A complete cultural assessment using the 12 domains from the Purnell Model for Cultural Competence in your textbook, Transcultural Health Care: A Culturally Competent Approach.
• A description of implications for health practices.

On a separate references page, cite all sources using APA format. Helpful APA guides and resources are available in the South University Online Library. Below are guides that are located in the library and can be accessed and downloaded via the South University Online Citation Resources: APA Style page. The American Psychological Association website also provides detailed guidance on formatting, citations, and references at APA Style.

• APA Citation Helper
• APA Citations Quick Sheet
• APA-Style Formatting Guidelines for a Written Essay
• Basic Essay Template

Please note that the title and reference pages should not be included in the total page count of your paper.

Submission Details:

• Name the document SU_NSG4074_W2_Projet_LastName_FirstInitial.doc.
• Submit it to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.

CS/SB 614 authorizes  an ARNP to prescribe, dispense, administer, or order any drug, which would include controlled substances.

ARNP disciplinary sanctions are added to the bill in s. 456.072, F.S., (Section 5) to mirror a physician’s sanctions for prescribing or dispensing a controlled substance other in the course of professional practice or failing to meet practice standards. Additional acts for which discipline may be taken against an ARNP relating to practicing with controlled substances that are added to the Nurse Practice Act (Section 10) include:

 Presigning blank prescription forms.

 Prescribing a Schedule II for office use.

 Prescribing, dispensing, or administering an amphetamine or sympathomimetic amine drug, except for specified conditions.

 Prescribing, dispensing, or administering certain hormones for muscle-building or athletic performance.

 Promoting or advertising a pharmacy on a prescription form unless the form also states that the prescription may be filled at the pharmacy of your choice.

 Prescribing, dispensing, or administering drugs, including controlled substances, other than in the course of his or her professional practice.

 Prescribing, dispensing, or administering a controlled substance to himself or herself.

 Prescribing, dispensing, or administering laetrile.

 Dispensing a controlled substance listed in Schedule II or Schedule III in violation of the requirements for dispensing practitioners in the Pharmacy Practice Act.

 Promoting or advertising controlled substances.

After reading the following news article http://c-hit.org/2015/04/06/high-prescribing-nurse-surrenders-drug-licenses/

Identify what issues may arise with prescriptive authority of controlled substances and how you may avoid these situations? use APA style and appropriate references.

Respond to your colleagues’ posts by sharing your thoughts on their specialty, supporting their choice or offering suggestions if they have yet to choose. 

At least 2 references in each peer responses!

           Growing up, I played “nurse” with my pets, wrapping them in bandages while they patiently accepted their fate of being practice patients. This trend of care taking animals developed into having that same love of care taking for people. As long as I could remember, I knew I would be in a profession where I would dedicate my life to the wellbeing of humans and alleviation human suffering. In nursing school, I was torn between psych and pediatrics, and conveniently I was hired as a youth behavioral health nurse, combining my passions. Working as a nurse in psych has solidified my choice of nursing specialty in that I am focused on becoming a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).

2.6 million youth between 12 and 17 have had a major depressive episode, with 3.3 million receiving treatment for behavioral disturbances (Ramirez, 2016). This statistic only represents a fraction of individuals of all ages suffering from mental illness. I have first-hand seen on numerous occasions, patients having to reside in the emergency department waiting for a bed. I did not struggle with the decision to pursue the PMHNP path because seeing the lack of providers has been a motivating factor, as well as my passion for psych nursing. A significant concern for individuals with mental health diagnosis is accessing mental health care providers that have the skills and knowledge to primarily address mental health, including medication management and psychotherapy (Ramirez, 2016). This lack of adequate services is where PMHNP is poised to fill this gap for these individuals obtaining sufficient care as well as making a significant difference in behavioral health care delivery (Chapman, Phoenix, Hahn, & Strod, 2018, p. S243).

To support my efforts in becoming a PMHNP, the American Psychiatric Nurse’s Association promotes personal enrichment as a psychiatric nurse practitioner who, in turn, elevates the quality of care provided to individuals (American Psychiatric Nurses Association, 2019a). Becoming a member involves paying a membership fee, but the membership includes networking, continuing education, and personal growth opportunities (American Psychiatric Nurses Association, 2019b).

The decision to become a nurse was instinct, but the decision to pursue the specialty of PMHNP is motivated by the undue suffering I see as a psych nurse with individuals not receiving adequate services due to stigma and lack of providers.