How can organizations such as Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) assist nurses in their lifelong learning journey?

Lifelong learning involves a commitment to remain current within a rapidly changing, increasingly complex, and technologically reliant healthcare world.

  • Why is it important for nurses to commit to lifelong learning in relation to patients, organizations, and self?
  • How can organizations such as Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) assist nurses in their lifelong learning journey?

In order to receive full credit, you will need to clearly respond to both parts of the question using subtitles or bullets AND cite at least one scholarly reference in your response. 

Does media portrayal of nursing affect how patients perceive nurses as authority figures? Why or why not?

The media portray many images of nursing, some favorable and some unfavorable.

  • Does media portrayal of nursing affect how patients perceive nurses as authority figures? Why or why not? Think about nursing stereotypes and discuss the ways you can influence the public image of nursing.
  • Discuss the various roles nurses can play that support the real image of nursing. Think about community health care and preventive services for all, but especially the underserved.

In order to receive full credit, you will need to clearly respond to both parts of the question using subtitles or bullets AND cite at least one scholarly reference in your response. 

Draft a 6 page research paper on the various interrogation techniques used by investigators.

Interrogation Techniques

Draft a 6 page research paper on the various interrogation techniques used by investigators.  Your paper should include body language, as well as the pitfalls that an investigator needs to overcome in solving a crime.  The paper should be six pages and include resources used.  The paper must also have a title page that states your name, name of the course, date and instructor’s name. Use 12 font for the entire paper, double spaced. Reference page is a separate page. Points will be deducted if instructions are not followed. A total of eight pages, the title page, (1), the body of the paper (6), and the reference page (1).

Describe the types of, risk factors for, and extent of human trafficking in the U.S., particularly in the DMV area.
  • Describe the types of, risk factors for, and extent of human trafficking in the U.S., particularly in the DMV area. (District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia)
  • Which department or specialty of nursing do you want to work in after graduation? Discuss the role and responsibilities of nurses in that specialty in the recognition, assessment, and treatment of the victim of trafficking, including management of medical records and patient safety.
  • Identify and recognize possible red flags and victims of human trafficking that may be seen in the clinical setting.
  • Identify populations at risk for human trafficking. Assess the needs of individuals who have experienced human trafficking within the hospital setting. How would you coordinate services for them in the in-patient setting?
  • Identify reporting and referral outpatient resources for victims of human trafficking in your local area. Be specific and include what type of services that resource provides and how patients can qualify for those services.
Identify an issue or problem that impacts children and youth.  

Identify an issue or problem that impacts children and youth.

Use the issue or problem as the basis for a well-researched, well-conceptualized, well-organized, well-written, and properly referenced (APA 7th edition formatted) 12-15-page paper that:

  • Describes the issue or problem (causes, scope, distribution, trends, and consequences)
  • Identifies what is currently being done to address it (federal, state, or local policy)
  • Articulates a specific recommendation for improving the policy response to the problem
  • Assesses the degree to which the recommendation is evidence-based, politically feasible, and consistent with social work values

The purpose of this assignment is to allow each student to explore a social problem of interest, understand its ramifications for children and youth, and consider how it is helped or hindered by specific policies, programs, and/or services.

Papers will be assessed based on the quality of research, analysis, critical thinking, and communication, as well as completeness and responsiveness to the assignment.