Explain why humanistic existential psychotherapy was utilized with the client in the video you watched, and why it was the treatment of choice. Describe the expected potential outcome if the second approach had been used with the client.

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COMPARING HUMANISTIC-EXISTENTIAL PSYCHOTHERAPY WITH OTHER APROACHES

TO PREPARE:
(1) Review the humanistic-existence psychotherapy VIDEOS IN THIS WEEKS LEARNING RESOURCES.
(2) Reflect on humanistic-existential psychotherapeutic approaches
)3) Then, select another psychotherapeutic approach to compare with humanistic-existential psychotherapy. The approach you choose may be one you previously explored in the course or one you are familiar with and especially interested in.

The ASSIGNMENT:
In a 2- to 3 -page paper, compare the humanistic-existential therapy to another psychotherapeutic approach of your choice, and be sure to address the following:
(a) Briefly describe humanistic-existential psychotherapy and the second approach you selected.
(b) Explain at least three differences between these therapies. Include how these differences might impact your practices as a PMHNP.
(c) Explain why humanistic existential psychotherapy was utilized with the client in the video you watched, and why it was the treatment of choice. Describe the expected potential outcome if the second approach had been used with the client.
(d) Support your response with specific examples from this week’s media and at least three peer-reviewed, evidence-based sources from the literature.
(e) Explain why each of your supporting sources is considered scholarly. ATTACH the PDFs of your sources.
(f) Provide a clear and COMPREHENSIVE Purpose Statement and Introduction and Conclusion which delineates all required criteria.
(g) Answer all parts of the assignment questions with reflective analysis with synthesis of knowledge with, no grammar or spelling errors, and follow the correct APA Format for the Title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentation, and page numbers. and references.
(h) WRITER 63396, I will UPLOAD THE VIDEO RESOURCES with this assignment submission.

How could you use Excel descriptive statistics for data analysis research? Write about your experience running descriptive statistics. Use the results in the Session Window to support your response.

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Questions 1 and 2

Using the Excel Sheet and descriptive statistics page; you will write up your analysis for the 20 participants.

This week, you learned about the statistical software applications used to analyze data for research analysis. For this week’s discussion, you will use Excel sheet provide to run descriptive statistics, create graphs and respond to the following:

How could you use Excel descriptive statistics for data analysis research?
What are your plans for learning more about Excel and how will the information you learned about this software be of benefit in your future analysis of research data?
Refer to this week’s readings and video tutorials before starting this two part discussion question assignment.

Step 1: Entering Data

Open a blank worksheet in the Excel program
You will now use Excel to view a sample dataset

Dataset Options
In many cases, researchers may have the data from their study in another software package like Microsoft Excel. However, if the data is not available in a software spreadsheet you can manually enter the data.

Option 2: Manual Data Entry

In the Worksheet window, type “Age” in C1. Enter the numbers as shown in the dataset below. Enter the remaining data as shown below (set up your column labels i.e., variable). The measure reflects math anxiety and the study variables (cringe, uneasy, afraid, worried, understand) the math anxiety range is from 1–5 with low being the least and 5 the highest.

Age

Cringe

Uneasy

Afraid

Worried

Understand

28

5

3

4

4

3

34

2

5

3

2

1

25

4

4

4

2

5

56

3

4

3

1

2

23

5

4

3

3

4

29

1

5

3

2

3

30

3

3

5

2

5

59

2

5

5

1

2

45

4

2

5

3

3

38

1

2

4

1

1

33

3

2

4

3

2

47

4

2

3

4

5

24

1

5

3

4

4

29

5

4

2

1

3

53

3

1

5

2

1

48

4

4

1

5

3

27

2

5

4

3

4

34

4

4

3

2

5

26

4

5

2

3

2

36

5

5

5

4

3

Step 2: Click on Excel tab for Add Ins; if you do not see statistics; you will need to open the file option; click on Add ins; click on ok; a box will open which will allow you to choose Statistics package; place a check mark in the box and click ok. How to Run Descriptive Statistics

Now that your data is in Excel, you will look at the descriptive statistics for this dataset. Select the data in all the columns except the top that has words for the columns; however you have the file already completed and a picture of the descriptive statistics..See end of page for a copy of the excel sheet and descriptive statistics output.

Discussion Question Part 1
How could you use Excel descriptive statistics for data analysis research? Write about your experience running descriptive statistics. Use the results in the Session Window to support your response. Then add to your discussion with the information you learn writing up your analysis.

Step 3: Excel and Graphs

You will now look at graphing. Select insert graph located at the top of the sheet; highlight the data you want to use for a chart; select the type of chart; select ok. Try using the histogram feature for one of the variables and select “Ok”. You can create other Histogram graphs by choosing different variables. You can also choose from the other ten graph choices shown on the insert chart function.

Discussion Question Part 2
What are your plans for learning more about Excel and how will the information you learned about this software be of benefit in your future analysis of research data? Copy and paste your graph(s) in a Word document and attach to your discussion response.

Discuss how your personal background informs your decision to pursue a graduate degree.

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Personal History Statement for Graduate Admissions, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

The University of California, San Francisco, is committed to a diverse and inclusive graduate student population. Diversity refers to the variety of experiences and perspectives that arise from differences in race, culture, religion, mental or physical capabilities, heritage, age, gender, sexual orientation, and other characteristics. UCSF values diversity because it enhances the educational experience, the workplace, and the services to the public provided by this campus.

Your personal history statement referring specifically to your experiences and/or commitment to diversity and inclusion is a critically important part of your application.

Discuss how your personal background informs your decision to pursue a graduate degree.

What details did the patient provide regarding their chief complaint and symptomatology to derive your differential diagnosis? What is the duration and severity of their symptoms? How are their symptoms impacting their functioning in life?

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WEEK 4 CASE STUDY PETUNIA PARK

ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS WITH HER SITUATION IN MIND

Subjective: What details did the patient provide regarding their chief complaint and symptomatology to derive your differential diagnosis? What is the duration and severity of their symptoms? How are their symptoms impacting their functioning in life?

Objective: What observations did you make during the psychiatric assessment?

Assessment: Discuss the patient’s mental status examination results. What were your differential diagnoses? Provide a minimum of three possible diagnoses with supporting evidence, listed in order from highest to lowest priority. Compare the DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria for each differential diagnosis and explain what DSM-5 criteria rules out the differential diagnosis to find an accurate diagnosis. Explain the critical-thinking process that led you to the primary diagnosis you selected. Include pertinent positives and pertinent negatives for the specific patient case.

Plan: What is your plan for psychotherapy? What is your plan for treatment and management, including alternative therapies? Include pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments, alternative therapies, and follow-up parameters as well as a rationale for this treatment and management plan. Also incorporate one health promotion activity and one patient education strategy.

Reflection notes: Reflect on this case. Discuss what you learned and what you might do differently. Also include in your reflection a discussion related to legal/ethical considerations (demonstrate critical thinking beyond confidentiality and consent for treatment!), social determinates of health, health promotion, and disease prevention that takes into consideration patient factors (such as age, ethnic group, etc.), PMH, and other risk factors (e.g., socioeconomic, cultural background, etc.).

Write your hypothesis for the “Testing Temperature” portion of this experiment. Be sure to include how you think the decreased temperature will affect blood pressure and heart rate, and, why.

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Post-Lab Questions

1. Write your hypothesis for the “Testing Temperature” portion of this experiment. Be sure to include how you think the decreased temperature will affect blood pressure and heart rate, and, why.

2. Write your hypothesis for the “Testing Body Position” portion of this experiment. Be sure to include how you think blood pressure and heart rate will vary when you sit versus when you stand.

3. Explain your results in terms of the endocrine system. Indicate how the endocrine system is involved in the physiological response to temperature and body position.

4. Which glands are most likely to be involved with the physiological response caused in this experiment? Which hormones are most likely to be involved?

5. How does this experiment demonstrate the “fight or flight” response?

 

Develop a pilot study proposal on implementing prenatal group visits in a United States COUNTY healthcare system with highlights on barriers to implementation that can exist at the patient.

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Implementing Prenatal Group Visits

Develop a pilot study proposal on implementing prenatal group visits in a United States COUNTY healthcare system with highlights on barriers to implementation that can exist at the patient, provider, administrator, system, and funding levels and including inflexible appointment times, lack of childcare, lack of appropriate meeting space, new scheduling and training needs, meeting requirements of graduate medical education programs, prenatal care provider and administrator reluctance to adopt new practices, and Medicaid payment policies.

 

Describe the incubation periods, onset of prodromal symptoms, duration, and characteristics of rashes and other clinical symptoms of the following viral diseases: rubella, rubeola, roseola, and varicella. List the CDC-recommended childhood vaccination schedule applicable.

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DISCUSSION ESSAY

Describe the incubation periods, onset of prodromal symptoms, duration, and characteristics of rashes and other clinical symptoms of the following viral diseases: rubella (German measles), rubeola (measles), roseola (exanthema subitum), and varicella (chickenpox). List the CDC-recommended childhood vaccination schedule applicable.

 

Describe nursing shortages in terms of the number of articles returned on original research and how this changed as you added search terms using your Boolean operators. Explain strategies you might make to increase the rigor and effectiveness of a database search on your PICO(T) question.

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Clinical Issue: Nursing Shortage

When you decide to purchase a new car, you first decide what is important to you. If mileage and dependability are the important factors, you will search for data focused more on these factors and less on color options and sound systems.

The same holds true when searching for research evidence to guide your clinical inquiry and professional decisions. Developing a formula for an answerable, researchable question that addresses your need will make the search process much more effective. One such formula is the PICO(T) format.

In this Discussion, you will transform a clinical inquiry into a searchable question in PICO(T) format, so you can search the electronic databases more effectively and efficiently. You will share this PICO(T) question and examine strategies you might use to increase the rigor and effectiveness of a database search on your PICO(T) question.

Post a brief description on nursing shortage. This clinical issue will remain the same for the entire course and will be the basis for the development of your PICOT question. Describe nursing shortages in terms of the number of articles returned on original research and how this changed as you added search terms using your Boolean operators. Finally, explain strategies you might make to increase the rigor and effectiveness of a database search on your PICO(T) question. Be specific and provide examples.

Identify one local, national, or global policy impacted by the novel Coronavirus. Provide a review of the policy before and after changes as impacted by the virus. Analyze the impact of the policy change and discuss how the policy impacts individuals and populations?

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Week 7 Signature Assignment: COVID-19 Case Study

Due Dec 18 by 11:59pm Points 240 Submitting a file upload, a text entry box, a website url, or a media recording

In December 2019, discussion of a novel Coronavirus began making headlines. By the spring of 2020, the virus had become a global pandemic. The ever-changing climate facing the nation and world continues to evolve with new guidelines and recommendations being offered by reputable and non-reputable sources.

Discuss the following impacts of the novel Coronavirus using available data and scholarly sources to support your stance. Keep in mind, the information is updating and fluctuating making this a difficult subject to discuss. For the individual, the emotional impact should not be discussed until the reflection portion of the assignment. Remain as objective as possible throughout the assignment.

Political Climate: Discuss the political climate surrounding the novel Coronavirus on a local, national, and global perspective. Provide specific examples but remain objective. Do not share opinion; instead, remain objective and review specific points to indicate how the political climate either shapes or is shaped by external forces.

Legal Implications: Review legal implications as impacted by the novel Coronavirus. Identify and discuss a legal case directly linked to the virus. Remain objective and discuss associated facts of the case.

Policy: Identify one local, national, or global policy impacted by the novel Coronavirus. Provide a review of the policy before and after changes as impacted by the virus. Analyze the impact of the policy change and discuss how the policy impacts individuals and populations?

Interprofessional Healthcare: Review how the interprofessional healthcare team has been impacted by the novel coronavirus. Identify specific roles and review changes to daily responsibilities. Include a review of at least three disciplines in addition to nursing.

Nursing Implications: Discuss nursing implications impacted by the novel Coronavirus. Identify and review at least three nursing duties, responsibilities, or role changes due to the virus. Analyze the impact of these implications for the nurse, the patient, and populations.

Reflection: Reflect on how the novel Coronavirus has changed your life. Include personal and professional impact using the above categories as an outline. Share in a professional manner and do not over-politicize. This is not meant to be a social media posting opportunity.

Scholarly Writing: Paper is to be at least three pages in length (not including title and reference pages). Paper is to be formatted using APA style with correctly formatted in-text citations and references. Use of first-person (or “I”) is acceptable in the reflection section only as per APA guidelines. Use at least three scholarly sources. Refer to the WCU Library for writing assistance.
Additional Resources

Pinotti F, Di Domenico L, Ortega E, Mancastroppa M, Pullano G, Valdano E, et al. (2020) Tracing and analysis of 288 early SARSCoV-2 infections outside China: A modeling study. PLoS Med 17(7): e1003193. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1003193 Links to an external site.

Pearson, A. A., Prado, A. M., & Colburn, F. D. (2020). Nicaragua’s surprising response to COVID-19. Journal of Global Health, 10(1), 1–5. https://doi-org.westcoastuniversity.idm.oclc.org/10.7189/jogh.10.010371 Links to an external site.

Glasper, A. (2020). Surgical role expansion among the NHS workforce. British Journal of Nursing, 29(10), 580–581. https://doi-org.westcoastuniversity.idm.oclc.org/10.12968/bjon.2020.29.10.580Links to an external site.

Describe the problem as it is presented in the study. State the purpose of the research. Have the investigators placed the study problem within the context of existing nursing or healthcare knowledge?

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Week 7 Research Article Critique

Due Dec 18 by 11:59pm Points 280 Submitting a file upload

A research critique demonstrates your ability to critically evaluate an investigative study. For this assignment, choose an original or primary research study related to nursing or medicine. The purpose of this assignment is to review a research study in-depth and to decide whether or not it is a valid research study that can be used in practice. It is your written evaluation of the study, not just a summary of the study.

The body of your paper should follow APA Style guidelines, and it should 4–6 pages double-spaced plus a cover page and reference list. The full article must be attached to the critique for credit.

Note: Because submission of the article is part of the assignment requirements and is necessary for grading, any assignment submitted without the accompanying article will be considered incomplete. An incomplete assignment will be initially assigned a zero. The student has the opportunity to submit the article to complete the assignment. However, if it is submitted after the due date and time, the late penalty will apply. After five days, submissions will not be accepted, as per University policy, and the grade will remain a zero.

Articles used for one assignment cannot be used for the other assignments. (Students should find new research articles for each assignment.)
The selected articles should be original research studies. Review articles, concept analysis, meta-analysis, meta-synthesis, integrative review, and systemic review should not be used.
Mixed-methods studies should not be used.
Your critique should include the following:

Research Problem/Purpose

Describe the problem as it is presented in the study.
State the purpose of the research.
Have the investigators placed the study problem within the context of existing nursing or healthcare knowledge?
Will the study solve a problem relevant to nursing?

Review of the Literature (may be part of the author’s introduction or conclusion)

Identify the concepts explored in the literature review.
Are the references current in relation to the publication date of the study? If not, what are the possible reasons for using older sources?

Theoretical Framework

Do the authors identify their overall assumptions or a theoretical framework for the study? Are these assumptions appropriate for the study?
Does the research draw only on nursing theory, or does it draw on theory from other disciplines?
If a formal theory is not identified, suggest one (preferably a nursing theory) that might be suitable for the study. Various nursing theories can be found at http://www.nursing-theory.org/theories-and-models/Links to an external site.

Variables/Hypotheses/Questions/Assumptions

What is the research question or the hypothesis? Is it clearly stated or implied?
What are the independent and dependent variables in the hypothesis or research question?
Are the variables clearly defined so that the reader understands the researchers’ interpretation of the variables?
Is the dependent variable concrete and measurable?

Methodology

What type of design (quantitative, qualitative) was used in this study?
Was inductive or deductive reasoning used in this study?
State the sample size and study population, sampling method, and study setting.
Did the investigator choose a probability or non-probability sample?
Describe how the independent variable was tested or surveyed in the study.
Describe how the dependent variable was measured.
Discuss the reliability and the validity (quantitative) or the credibility (qualitative) of the measurement tools.
How were ethical considerations addressed? What ethical considerations were necessary for this type of study?

Data Analysis

What data analysis method was used?
How were the results in the study presented to the reader?
Discuss at least one (1) finding from the authors’ results and relate it to the dependent variable of the study.

Summary/Conclusions, Implications, and Recommendations

What are strengths and limitations of the study other than those stated by the authors?
Can the researcher generalize the findings to other populations? Explain.
What is the significance of the findings and conclusions for you in your personal nursing practice? For nursing as a profession?
The body of your paper should be 4–6 pages double-spaced plus a cover page and a reference page. The critique must be attached to the article and follow APA Style guidelines.