The purpose of this discussion assignment is to reflect upon your understanding of epistemology, i.e., the philosophical approach to knowledge and truth. In 1 page, address the following: -Identify a belief you think is true. -Identify and explain a philosophical account of truth from the readings that might help support your belief. For example, say…
After reviewing this week’s textbook reading and conducting research on the roles and challenges of corrections officers, you are to write a 3-5 page research paper in which you: Explain the correctional facility staff hierarchy and the four main goals of correctional staff members, including the importance of each goal. Outline the effectiveness of the…
Psychopharmacology Scavenger Hunt Concept Map As you continue to learn about psychopharmacology, you will find that medications used to treat mental health conditions are agonists across the spectrum. It will be important for you to recognize some of those medications and how they act on a variety of neurochemicals in different ways to treat the…
In this project, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following competency: Identify yourself as a leader and follower to be effective as an individual and team contributor Overview Many well-known leaders wrote and continue to write in journals, reflecting on their actions and decisions in their leadership roles. These reflections allow leaders to revisit…
For this Discussion, in your Initial Post you will share with your classmates your observations from your research on Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychology as subspecialties and career options. Please be sure to address EACH subspecialties in your response to each question. Points will be deducted if both subspecialties are not clearly and separately addressed.…
Understanding that prescribing medication is not the same for all individuals is imperative to becoming a safe and effective psychiatric nurse practitioner. In clinical practice, you will see many patients in different stages of their lives and need to consider these in developing your prescribing treatment plan. For this Assignment, you will choose a vulnerable…
Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics Discuss the difference between pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Discuss the metabolism, absorption, bioavailability, and excretion. Give an example of how each can be impacted (medical condition, body habitus, route of administration, etc.) Discuss half-life elimination and influences that can alter it. Please respond to two of your peers. Responses should involve at least…
Factors Affecting Laboratory Testing Laboratory testing is an important aspect of diagnostic reasoning. The total testing process defines the preanalytic, analytic, and post-analytical phases of laboratory testing and serves as the basis for designing and implementing interventions, restrictions, or limits that can reduce or remove the likelihood of errors. Describe three laboratory tests, why they…
For this Discussion, reflect on the role of individual nursing informatics innovators and consider their contributions, the impact of their contributions, and what you might specifically learn from them in your nursing practice. Reflect on your background and experiences in nursing informatics. You will also review Table 1 from the American Nurses Association (2015) Scope…
Your company has been researching ways to improve the efficiency of the mobile devices that it produces. Your group is tasked with finding a way to reduce media retrieval time from a playlist that is in alphabetical order. Your Algorithm Group has recently been reviewing the divide-and-conquer paradigm and has decided to test a divide-and-conquer…