The Institute of Medicine has stated a goal that 90% of practice be evidence-based by 2020.  According to HealthyPeople.gov, the United States is currently at approximately 15%. Discuss two barriers that might hold nursing practice from achieving this goal and suggest ways in which identified barriers may be addressed.

Regardless of political affiliation, individuals often grow concerned when considering perceived competing interests of government and their impact on topics of interest to them. The realm of healthcare is no different. Some people feel that local, state, and federal policies and legislation can be either helped or hindered by interests other than the benefit to society.

Consider for example that the number one job of a legislator is to be reelected. Cost can be measured in votes as well as dollars. Thus, it is important to consider the legislator’s perspective on either promoting or not promoting a certain initiative in the political landscape.

To Prepare:

• Review the Resources and reflect on efforts to repeal/replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
• Consider who benefits the most when policy is developed and in the context of policy implementation.

ASSIGNMENT

· Explain how you think the cost-benefit analysis in terms of legislators being reelected affected efforts to repeal/replace the ACA. 

· Then, explain how analyses of the voter’s views may affect decisions by legislative leaders in recommending or positioning national policies (e.g., Congress’ decisions impacting Medicare or Medicaid).

· Remember, the number one job of a legislator is to be re-elected. 

Assignment 7

how technological advancements and changes may affect how we can work to find solutions for the global threats discussed so far. Technological advances can and do affect development in positive and negative ways.

• Besides biotechnology,      identify one technology that seems to have the greatest potential positive      effect on food security. Discuss any potential negative uses of that      technology. Do the benefits of these technologies outweigh the potential      negative consequences they have on food security? Why or why not?

Assignment 8

As addressed in the readings, technology has the potential to both solve global social problems and make them worse. For example, technological devices that can interact with the environment have the potential to reduce world hunger by helping to increase food production in developing countries. However, some technological advancements—such as weapons of war and automated assembly lines—can threaten life through armed conflict, pollution of the environment, and increased poverty through eliminated jobs.

• Do advancements in      technology pose any direct and/or indirect threats to the global      environment? Choose one advancement and provide two examples of direct or      indirect threats in your explanation.

Assignment 9.) CRJ499

Report writing is an important aspect of your responsibilities as a criminal justice professional. For this assignment, you will review a scenario and complete a report commonly found in a particular criminal justice profession.
Review the four following options and choose one to complete this assignment. For your chosen option, review the associated scenario and complete the provided report template:

Option 4: Adult Parole and Probation Officer

• Scenario: Read the following scenario:

The defendant, Lindsey Nahol, entered Sparkle Jewelry and asked the sales clerk to show her several pieces of expensive jewelry. When the clerk turned his back, the defendant slipped a diamond necklace into her purse and walked toward the exit. When the security guard attempted to stop the defendant, she kicked and scratched him. With help from the store clerk, the security guard restrained the defendant and held her in a room until the local police arrived and placed her under arrest for robbery. Ms. Nahol has been in jail for 60 days and has pleaded guilty to robbery and assault and battery. Judge Fairmont has requested a pre-sentence investigation and report.
The pre-sentence investigation reveals that Ms. Nahol, now 30, has been involved in the criminal justice system since she was 14, when she was adjudicated for car theft, for which she was placed on juvenile probation. She violated her probation but subsequently completed a 36-month probational term. As an adult, Ms. Nahol has been sentenced three times for various crimes including shoplifting, burglary, and possession of a controlled substance. She successfully completed her probation for these offenses one year ago. Ms. Nahol states that she stole a car when she was 14 because she wanted her friends to think that she was cool and that this is also why she started using drugs. As for the security officer, during the interview, Ms. Nahol stated that she was defending herself and standing her ground, because the security guard grabbed her first, when he was trying to prevent her from leaving the store.
Ms. Nahol has her high school diploma. She has not spoken to any of her family members in more than a year but states that she has very close friends who let her stay at their house anytime she wants. She spends her time thinking about her future and is interested in earning her degree in criminal justice from Strayer University and becoming a juvenile probation officer.
The prosecutor has asked for five years in prison, followed by five years of probation. The defense attorney has asked for time served plus two years of probation.

Instructions

Once you have chosen one of the options and reviewed the scenario and required report template, complete the report template in which you:

1. Fill out the report with the specific information provided in the scenario.
2. Fill out the report in its entirety, making the necessary assumptions and/or creating needed details not included in the scenario.
3. Articulate the circumstances of the scenario in the narrative portion of the report, as appropriate.
4. Use concise and clear language and an appropriate voice to communicate the factual information effectively.

Assignment 2.)

Crime Scene Investigation Walk-Through

Overview

When you arrive on the scene of a crime, you must follow certain procedures to ensure the admissibility of evidence. For this assignment, you will use a case file of a real crime scene and assume the role of the crime scene investigator. You will create a presentation in which you document your process, present your findings, and provide an evaluation of the scene in a narrated PowerPoint or presentation tool of your choice.

To help you prepare for this assignment, use the Mock Crime Scene to review the steps of evaluating a crime scene.

Instructions

Choose one of the following cases from your textbook resource:

• “He Hit Her Until She Fell… and That Was Just the Beginning,” Brandl, pp. 363–373.
• “A Mutilation Murder,” Brandl, p. 670.

Then, create a 7 minute presentation in which you:

1. Identify the tools you used to evaluate the crime scene. Provide a rationale for your choices.
2. Outline the steps you took to secure the crime scene.
3. Describe the techniques and procedures you used to process the crime scene, including a list of the evidence collected. Explain the reasons for your procedures.
4. Describe the steps you took to preserve the evidence and provide an explanation for your process.
5. Provide photos of the crime scene.
6. Create a crime scene map that illustrates the crime scene upon arrival.
7. Narrate your presentation to walk the audience through the crime scene.
8. Use at least two quality sources and cite them on a references slide. You are encouraged to use Basic Search: Strayer University Online Library to find academic resources. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as academic resources.

This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment is:

• Evaluate crime scenes using procedures appropriate for the situation.

Purpose of Assignment: 

Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) Activity Plans for use in an early childhood setting requires comprehension of basic child development for each early childhood age group. DAP Plans provide lesson detail aligning with all five developmental domains and connect the expected outcomes for the child as a result of this plan’s implementation.

Course Competency: Describe developmental domains for children birth to age 8.

Instructions:

Content:

Your assignment is to create and analyze a DAP activity for each of the four selected age groups. Create activities that are developmentally appropriate for each of the following age groups:

• Infant (ages 0-18 months)
• Toddler (ages 18-36 months)
• Preschool (ages 3-5 years)
• Early School-age (ages 5-8 years)

All four activities need to meet all the developmental PILES (Physical, Intellectual, Language, Emotional, and Social) for that age group.

Describe how to implement each activity and analyze the activity by answering the questions on the provided activity template.

Format:

Download this template and use it as your outline to complete this assignment.

DAP-activity-template-mod-3.docx

The template contains instructions for what to include in the assignment, and the document will expand as you type in your answers.

You will include four activities total, one for each of the included age groups. You must include the following components for each age group’s activity:

• Name the activity.
• Identify three objectives.
• Identify the materials needed.
• Describe how to implement the activity.
• Describe how the activity supports potential growth in each of the five developmental PILES domains

Resources:

• Through the SOE guide created just for our program, the School of Education offers access to a wealth of early childhood education resources, including articles and videos, tutoring services, website links, and assistance from a librarian to support your writing growth.
• APA
• Microsoft Office
• CDC’s Developmental Milestones

Submit your completed assignment by following the directions linked below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.

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