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Week 15 Discussion 1: Current Issues for the PMHNP

Value: 100 points

Due: Create your initial post by Day 3, and reply to at least two of your peers by Day 7.

Grading Category: Discussions

Note: In this type of discussion, you will not see the responses of your classmates until after you have posted your own response to the following question.

Initial Post

  1. Along with your readings for the week, use the Suicide Mortality by State resource to review your state’s 2022 suicide rate per 100,000 persons.
  2. Visit the BRFSS Prevalence and Trends Data website.
  3. Explore your state’s health trends and answer the following prompts:
    • Did any of your state health trends surprise you? Does your state have any initiatives to improve the suicide rate? (1 paragraph)
    • How can the PMHNP become involved in healthy policy and advocacy? (1 paragraph)
    • How can the PMHNP work to build resilience? (1 paragraph)

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Replies

Reply to at least two of your peers. In your reply posts, identify a related barrier in access to care that has not been addressed or that you have experienced in your clinical settings or compare/contrast the ways in which you and your peer will build resilience as PMHNPs.

Please refer to the Grading Rubric for details on how this activity will be graded.

The described expectations meet the passing level of 80%. You are directed to review the Discussion Grading Rubric for criteria which exceed expectations.

Introduction

Suicide remains a major public health crisis in the United States and continues to claim tens of thousands of lives each year despite advances in mental health awareness, treatment, and prevention. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2023), more than 49,000 people died by suicide in 2022, marking a 3% increase from 2021 and the highest national total on record. This translates to an age-adjusted rate of approximately 14.3 deaths per 100,000 persons, with men dying by suicide nearly four times more often than women. These alarming statistics highlight the persistent and complex interplay between mental illness, socioeconomic stressors, access to care, and cultural attitudes toward mental health.

Understanding suicide trends at the state level provides critical insight into regional disparities and guides the development of targeted prevention strategies. The CDC’s Suicide Mortality by State and Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data allow health professionals to identify risk patterns related to depression, substance use, unemployment, and limited access to behavioral health services. For instance, states with higher rural populations often report elevated suicide rates due to geographic isolation, stigma surrounding mental health treatment, and reduced availability of psychiatric providers. By examining these data, practitioners can better understand how social determinants of health and public policies affect outcomes within their own states.

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) are uniquely positioned to address these challenges. Their clinical expertise, combined with advocacy and policy engagement, enables them to influence systemic changes that promote mental wellness and suicide prevention. Moreover, PMHNPs can lead efforts to build resilience—both in individuals and within communities—by integrating trauma-informed care, strengthening coping skills, and fostering social connection. This discussion will explore my state’s suicide trends and current prevention initiatives, followed by an analysis of how PMHNPs can engage in policy advocacy and resilience-building to improve mental health outcomes nationwide.

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NU 665 Week 14 Discussion Post

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NU 665 Week 14 Discussion Post

Week 15 Discussion 1: Current Issues for the PMHNP

Value: 100 points

Due: Create your initial post by Day 3, and reply to at least two of your peers by Day 7.

Grading Category: Discussions

Note: In this type of discussion, you will not see the responses of your classmates until after you have posted your own response to the following question.

Initial Post

  1. Along with your readings for the week, use the Suicide Mortality by State resource to review your state’s 2022 suicide rate per 100,000 persons.
  2. Visit the BRFSS Prevalence and Trends Data website.
  3. Explore your state’s health trends and answer the following prompts:
    • Did any of your state health trends surprise you? Does your state have any initiatives to improve the suicide rate? (1 paragraph)
    • How can the PMHNP become involved in healthy policy and advocacy? (1 paragraph)
    • How can the PMHNP work to build resilience? (1 paragraph)

Replies

Reply to at least two of your peers. In your reply posts, identify a related barrier in access to care that has not been addressed or that you have experienced in your clinical settings or compare/contrast the ways in which you and your peer will build resilience as PMHNPs.

Please refer to the Grading Rubric for details on how this activity will be graded.

The described expectations meet the passing level of 80%. You are directed to review the Discussion Grading Rubric for criteria which exceed expectations.

Introduction

Suicide is a profound public health crisis. In 2022, the United States recorded roughly 49,000 deaths by suicide, with an age-adjusted rate of about 14.2 per 100,000 persons. That marked a record high in recent years and underscores the urgency of addressing mental health at both policy and practice levels.  Nationally, the trend over the past decade reflects a roughly 16 % increase in age-adjusted suicide rates (from ~12.3 to ~14.4 per 100,000 between 2011 and 2022).

When I turned to state‐level data for my own state (insert State Name here), I found that in 2022 its suicide rate was X.X per 100,000 (if you have that number). That figure stood out in comparison to national averages. As I explored the BRFSS (Behavioural Risk Factor Surveillance System) prevalence and trends data, I noticed [insert one or two surprising health trends in your state — e.g. rising rates of depression, substance use, chronic disease prevalence, mental health service use, social determinants]. It was surprising to see (for example) how [trend] had increased sharply over the past few years, or how [another trend] lagged behind national benchmarks.

These data point to a clear imperative: we must understand the local context of mental health and suicide to respond effectively. As a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I see the bridges that must be built — integrating clinical care with advocacy, resilience training, and systemic change. In this discussion, I will explore whether my state has initiatives in place to reduce suicide, then consider how PMHNPs can shape health policy and advocacy, and finally discuss how PMHNPs can build resilience in individuals and communities.

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HUMAN SEXUALITY

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HUMAN SEXUALITY

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HUMAN SEXUALITY

Each student is required to participate in 2 learning activities outside class this semester and then write 2 reaction papers summarizing what you did and learned. The purpose of this assignment is for you to learn something about yourself, your relationships and/or any topic related to human sexuality and sexual health. Due dates are listed in class outline. Papers need to be turned-in during class. Papers may not be left in my mailbox or emailed. You may turn papers in early.

SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES FOR REACTION PAPERS: 1. Read an article from a magazine or journal. 2. Read chapters from The Guide to Getting it On. 3. Watch relevant TV programs and documentaries. 4. Take surveys and/or give them to others to take/discuss with you. 5. Attend a relevant lecture, workshop or conference. 6. Read a book related to sexuality or relationships. Look at the list of recommended books I’ve provided. You are not limited to that list. 7. Watch a movie relevant to class. Do look at the list of movies I’ve recommended. You are not limited to that list. 8. Individual “Field Trips” to agencies, sex toy stores, Museum of Tolerance, or more controversial places like an adult book store, erotic dancing, gay establishment/event, dungeon, or nude beach. In order for these to count it needs to be a new experience for you. 9. Interviews persons whose sexuality or sexual experiences/socialization is different from yours. Prepare by making a list of relevant questions. 10. Have a detailed conversation with a friend or someone you’d like to be closer with about each other’s sexuality. 11. Participate in small group discussions with other classmates. 12. Explore non-pornographic sexual websites. See list of recommended websites. 13. Accept some of my challenges! 14. Anything else that would be meaningful to you. I do encourage you to think about activities or projects that would be personally meaningful. You may create a special project or do some research of your own.

REACTION PAPERS ON HUMAN SEXUALITY

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CLASS

Discussion Questions (DQ)

  • Initial responses to the DQ should address all components of the questions asked, include a minimum of one scholarly source, and be at least 250 words.
  • Successful responses are substantive (i.e., add something new to the discussion, engage others in the discussion, well-developed idea) and include at least one scholarly source.
  • One or two sentence responses, simple statements of agreement or “good post,” and responses that are off-topic will not count as substantive. Substantive responses should be at least 150 words.
  • I encourage you to incorporate the readings from the week (as applicable) into your responses.

Weekly Participation

  • Your initial responses to the mandatory DQ do not count toward participation and are graded separately.
  • In addition to the DQ responses, you must post at least one reply to peers (or me) on three separate days, for a total of three replies.
  • Participation posts do not require a scholarly source/citation (unless you cite someone else’s work).
  • Part of your weekly participation includes viewing the weekly announcement and attesting to watching it in the comments. These announcements are made to ensure you understand everything that is due during the week.

APA Format and Writing Quality

  • Familiarize yourself with APA format and practice using it correctly. It is used for most writing assignments for your degree. Visit the Writing Center in the Student Success Center, under the Resources tab in LoudCloud for APA paper templates, citation examples, tips, etc. Points will be deducted for poor use of APA format or absence of APA format (if required).
  • Cite all sources of information! When in doubt, cite the source. Paraphrasing also requires a citation.
  • I highly recommend using the APA Publication Manual, 6th edition.

Use of Direct Quotes

  • I discourage overutilization of direct quotes in DQs and assignments at the Masters’ level and deduct points accordingly.
  • As Masters’ level students, it is important that you be able to critically analyze and interpret information from journal articles and other resources. Simply restating someone else’s words does not demonstrate an understanding of the content or critical analysis of the content.
  • It is best to paraphrase content and cite your source.

 

LopesWrite Policy

  • For assignments that need to be submitted to LopesWrite, please be sure you have received your report and Similarity Index (SI) percentage BEFORE you do a “final submit” to me.
  • Once you have received your report, please review it. This report will show you grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors that can easily be fixed. Take the extra few minutes to review instead of getting counted off for these mistakes.
  • Review your similarities. Did you forget to cite something? Did you not paraphrase well enough? Is your paper made up of someone else’s thoughts more than your own?
  • Visit the Writing Center in the Student Success Center, under the Resources tab in LoudCloud for tips on improving your paper and SI score.

Late Policy

  • The university’s policy on late assignments is 10% penalty PER DAY LATE. This also applies to late DQ replies.
  • Please communicate with me if you anticipate having to submit an assignment late. I am happy to be flexible, with advance notice. We may be able to work out an extension based on extenuating circumstances.
  • If you do not communicate with me before submitting an assignment late, the GCU late policy will be in effect.
  • I do not accept assignments that are two or more weeks late unless we have worked out an extension.
  • As per policy, no assignments are accepted after the last day of class. Any assignment submitted after midnight on the last day of class will not be accepted for grading.

Communication

  • Communication is so very important. There are multiple ways to communicate with me: 
    • Questions to Instructor Forum: This is a great place to ask course content or assignment questions. If you have a question, there is a good chance one of your peers does as well. This is a public forum for the class.
    • Individual Forum: This is a private forum to ask me questions or send me messages. This will be checked at least once every 24 hours.

NURS-FPX4025: Applying the PICO(T) Process

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NURS-FPX4025: Applying the PICO(T) Process

Create a 3–5 page submission in which you develop a PICO(T) question for the diagnosis you worked with in the first two assessments and analyze the evidence you locate to answer the question.

Introduction

PICO(T) is an acronym that helps researchers and practitioners define aspects of a potential study or investigation.

It stands for:

  • P – Patient/population/problem.
  • I – Intervention.
  • C – Comparison (of potential interventions, typically).
  • O – Outcomes.
  • T – Time frame (if time frame is relevant).

The end goal of applying PICO(T) is to develop a question that can help guide the search for evidence (Boswell & Cannon, 2015). From this perspective, a PICO(T) question can be a valuable starting point for nurses who are beginning to apply an evidence-based model. By taking the time to precisely define the areas in which the nurse will be looking for evidence, searches become more efficient and effective. Essentially, by precisely defining the types of evidence within specific areas, the nurse will be more likely to discover relevant and useful evidence during their search. When applying the PICO(T) approach, the nurse can isolate the interventions of interest and compare to other existing interventions for the evidenced impact on the outcome of the concern.

Reference

Boswell, C., & Cannon, S. (2015). Introduction to nursing research. Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Professional Context

As a baccalaureate-prepared nurse, you will be responsible for locating and identifying credible and scholarly resources to incorporate the best available evidence for the purposes of enhancing clinical reasoning and judgement skills. When reliable and relevant evidence-based findings are utilized, patients, healthcare systems, and nursing practice outcomes are positively impacted.

PICO(T) is a framework that can help you structure your definition of the issue, potential approach that you are going to use, and your predictions related to the issue. Word choice is important in the PICO(T) process because different word choices for similar concepts will lead you toward different existing evidence and research studies that would help inform the development of your initial question. When writing a PICO(T)-formatted research question, you want to focus on the impact of the intervention and the comparison on the outcome you desire.

Scenario

For this assessment, please use the diagnosis you worked with in the first two assessments.

Instructions

After reviewing the materials you created to research a specific diagnosis in the first two assessments, apply the PICO(T) process to develop a research question and research it.

Your initial goal is to define the population, intervention, comparison, and outcome. In some cases, a time frame is relevant and you should include that as well, when writing a question you can research related to your issue of interest. After you define your question, research it, and organize your initial findings, select the two sources of evidence that seem the most relevant to your question and analyze them in more depth. Specifically, interpret each source’s specific findings and best practices related to your chosen diagnosis, and explain how the evidence would help you plan and make decisions related to your question.

If you need some structure to organize your initial thoughts and research, the PICO(T) Question and Library Search template (accessible from the Create PICO(T) Questions page) might be helpful.

In your submission, make sure you address the following:

  • Review the PICO(T) process.
  • Explain your diagnosis from Assessment 1 in terms of outcomes, risks, and complications. In your explanation, be sure to include the risks and complications for vulnerable populations or those affected by healthcare disparities and the impact of those disparities.
  • Consider your diagnosis from Assessment 1. Develop a research question using the PICO(T) process to address an issue of your choosing related to your diagnosis.
  • Properly format your PICO(T) question to guide your search of the literature.
  • Describe your search of the literature, noting search engines, key words, and credibility factors.
  • Locate evidence that explores your intervention and comparison of your PICO(T) question with an emphasis on your specific outcome (at least three diagnosis-issue-specific sources of evidence (scholarly articles)).
  • Explain the content of each of your scholarly articles.
  • Explain the credibility and relevance of each of the articles you chose to your diagnosis issue.
  • Analyze the evidence. Determine the answer to your PICO(T) question based on your analysis of the evidence.

Additional Requirements

Your assessment should also meet the following requirements:

  • Length of submission: Create a 3–5-page submission focused on defining a research question and interpreting evidence relevant to answering it.
  • Number of references: Cite a minimum of four sources of scholarly or professional evidence that support your findings and considerations. Resources should be no more than 5 years old.
  • APA formatting: Format references and citations according to the current APA style.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:

  • Competency 1: Interpret findings from scholarly quantitative, qualitative, and outcomes research articles and studies.
    • Describe a search of the literature noting search engines, key words, and credibility factors.
  • Competency 2: Analyze the relevance and potential effectiveness of evidence when making a decision.
    • Explain a diagnosis in terms of outcomes, risks, and complications, including the risks and complications for vulnerable populations or those affected by healthcare disparities, and the impact of those disparities.
    • Explain the content of at least three sources of evidence, including the credibility and relevance of the articles to a specific diagnosis issue.
  • Competency 4: Plan care based on the best available evidence.
    • Describe a research question developed using the PICO(T) process to address a chosen issue related to a diagnosis.
    • Analyze evidence to explain the answer to a PICO(T) question.
  • Competency 5: Apply professional, scholarly communication strategies to lead practice changes based on evidence.
    • Organize content so ideas flow logically with smooth transitions; contains few errors in grammar/punctuation, word choice, and spelling.
    • Apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references, exhibiting adherence to most aspects of APA format.

 

NURS-FPX4000-Assessment 5: Analyzing a Current Healthcare Problem or Issue

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NURS-FPX4000–Assessment 5: Analyzing a Current Healthcare Problem or Issue

Write a 4–6 page analysis of your previously selected current problem or issue in healthcare, including a proposed solution and possible ethical implications.

Introduction

In your healthcare career, you will be confronted with many problems that demand a solution. By using research skills, you can learn what others are doing and saying about similar problems. Then, you can analyze the problem and the people and systems it affects. You can also examine potential solutions and their ramifications. This assessment allows you to practice this approach with the real-world problem you’ve selected.

Prepare

For this assessment, you will analyze the same current healthcare problem or issue topic area you selected for Assessments 2 and 3. To explore the chosen topic, use the first four topics of the Socratic Problem-Solving Approach for critical thinking.

  1. Start by defining the healthcare problem or issue based on the selected healthcare topic.
  2. Provide details about the problems or issues that are part of the chosen topic, and identify causes for the problems or issues.
  3. Identify at least three scholarly or academic peer-reviewed journal articles about the topic you are discussing by using articles you found for Assessment 2 or by searching the Capella library using the BSN Program Library Research Guide.

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  1. Use scholarly information to explain a healthcare problem or issue related to your selected topic.
    • Cite credible, relevant sources to validate and reinforce the information used to explain the healthcare topic.
  2. Analyze the problem or issue.
    • Describe the setting or context for the problem or issue.
    • Describe the reasons that make the problem or issue important to you.
    • Identify groups of people affected by the problem or issue.
  3. Compare and contrast potential solutions for the problem or issue.
    • Describe potential solutions.
    • Compare and contrast your opinion with other opinions you find in sources from the Capella library.
    • Provide the pros and cons for one of the solutions you are proposing.
  4. Explain how the ethical principles (beneficence, nonmaleficence, autonomy, and justice) apply if your potential solution were implemented.
    • Describe what would be necessary to implement the proposed solution.
    • Explain what ethical principles need to be considered (beneficence, nonmaleficence, autonomy, and justice) and how they apply if your potential solution were implemented. How would bias need to be considered?
    • Provide examples from the literature to support the points you are making.
  5. Explain how the solution you present will benefit or help to improve your selected topic as it relates to at least one of the Four Spheres of Care:
  1. Wellness, Disease Prevention.
  2. Chronic Disease Management.
  3. Regenerative/Restorative Care.
  4. Hospice and Palliative Care.

Organize your paper using the following structure and headings:

  • Title page. (A separate page.)
  • Introduction. (A one-paragraph statement about the purpose of the paper.)
  • Identify the elements of the problem, issue, or question.
  • Analyze, define, and frame the problem, issue, or question.
  • Consider solutions, responses, or answers.
  • Choose a solution, response, or answer.
  • Implementation of the potential solution.
  • Conclusion. (One paragraph.)

Academic Requirements

Your paper should meet the following requirements:

  • Length: Include at least 3–5 typed, double-spaced pages, in addition to the title page and reference page.
  • Font and font size: Use Times New Roman, 12 point.
  • Writing: Produce text with minimal grammar, usage, spelling, and mechanical errors.
  • Sources: Integrate into text appropriate use of scholarly sources, evidence, and citation style.
  • References: Use at least three scholarly or academic peer-reviewed journal articles and three in-text citations within the paper. Visit Evidence and APA if needed. Use scholarly or academic peer-reviewed journal articles published during the past 3–5 years that relate to your topic. Visit BSN Program Library Research Guide for help with research.

Example assessment: You may use the Assessment 5 Example [PDF] to give you an idea of what a Proficient or higher rating on the scoring guide would look like.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:

  • Competency 1: Apply information literacy and library research skills to obtain scholarly information in the field of healthcare.
    • Use scholarly information to explain a healthcare problem or issue.
  • Competency 2: Apply scholarly information through critical thinking to solve problems in the field of healthcare.
    • Analyze a healthcare problem or issue.
    • Compare and contrast potential solutions for a problem or issue.
    • Explain how a presented solution will benefit or help to improve a selected healthcare topic or issue as it relates to at least one of the Four Spheres of Care.
  • Competency 3: Apply ethical principles and academic standards to the study of healthcare.
    • Explain the ethical principles (beneficence, nonmaleficence, autonomy, and justice) that need to be considered if a potential solution were implemented.
  • Competency 5: Write for a specific audience, in an appropriate tone and style, in accordance with Capella writing standards.
    • Produce text with minimal grammatical, usage, spelling, and mechanical errors.
    • Integrate into text appropriate use of scholarly sources, evidence, and citation style.

Introduction

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the current healthcare issue of nursing shortages and workforce burnout, a persistent and worsening problem affecting healthcare systems worldwide. This analysis explores the root causes of this issue, its implications on patient care and safety, and evaluates potential solutions supported by scholarly research. Ethical principles—including beneficence, nonmaleficence, autonomy, and justice—are applied to assess the moral implications of the proposed interventions. The paper concludes by examining how addressing workforce burnout aligns with the sphere of wellness and disease prevention, ultimately improving the quality and sustainability of healthcare delivery.

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NURS-FPX4000-Assessment 4: DEI and Ethics in Healthcare

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NURS-FPX4000–Assessment 4: DEI and Ethics in Healthcare

In a 3–5 page paper, describe the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare and strategies for overcoming bias.

Introduction

This assessment is an opportunity for you to analyze and have a better understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and the importance of recognizing unconscious bias and microaggressions in the field of healthcare. Your insights and reflections are valued, so feel free to draw from your own experiences to provide depth to your paper. In addition to the suggested readings, use the Capella library to locate at least two academic peer-reviewed journal articles published within the last 3–5 years to support your main points and conclusions.

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  • Describe the evolution of DEI in healthcare and how it is continuing to influence patient care.
    • Reflect on how the concept of diversity, equity, and inclusion has evolved during your career.
    • Discuss any significant changes, initiatives, or policies that have contributed to a more inclusive healthcare environment.
  • Explain how unconscious bias leads to microaggressions.
    • Discuss how unconscious bias can lead individuals to make assumptions about others based on their appearance or other characteristics associated with their identity.
    • Describe the ways in which individuals may not be aware of the biases that influence their perceptions and behaviors.
    • Explain how unconscious bias may lead individuals to show preference for those who are perceived as being similar to themselves in terms of race, gender, or other characteristics.
    • Discuss how, while often unintended, microaggressions have a negative impact on the individuals who experience them.
  • Describe strategies for overcoming bias in healthcare and how they can continue to shape DEI practices in the future.
    • Discuss any initiatives or training programs that address unconscious bias and microaggressions, and how they have influenced your practice.
    • Explain the importance of diverse workforce and leadership.
  • Explain how DEI in healthcare results in improved health outcomes and increased patient satisfaction.
    • Discuss how healthcare providers are better equipped to understand and respect the cultural beliefs, practices, and preferences of their diverse patient population.
    • Describe how an inclusive company allows patients to feel heard, understood, and valued.

Organize your paper using the following structure and headings:

  • Title page. (A separate page.)
  • Describe the evolution of DEI in healthcare and how it is continuing to influence patient care.
  • Explain how unconscious bias leads to microaggressions.
  • Describe strategies for overcoming bias in healthcare and how they can continue to shape DEI practices in the future.
  • Explain how DEI in healthcare results in improved health outcomes and increased patient satisfaction.
  • Conclusion. (One paragraph.)
  • References. (A separate page.)

Academic Requirements

Your paper should meet the following requirements:

  • Length: Include at least 3–5 typed, double-spaced pages, in addition to the title page and reference page.
  • Font and font size: Use Times New Roman, 12 point.
  • Writing: Produce text with minimal grammar, usage, spelling, and mechanical errors.
  • Sources: Integrate into text appropriate use of scholarly sources, evidence, and citation style.
  • References: Use at least two scholarly or academic peer-reviewed journal articles and three in-text citations within the paper. Visit the Evidence and APA page if needed. Use scholarly or academic peer-reviewed journal articles published during the past 3–5 years that relate to your topic. Visit BSN Program Library Research Guide for help with research.
  • Academic Honesty: Submit a draft of your assessment to Turnitin and make any necessary changes before you submit it to your instructor for grading.

Example assessment: You may use the Assessment 4 Example [PDF] to give you an idea of what a Proficient or higher rating on the scoring guide would look like.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:

  • Competency 4: Describe strategies for overcoming biases in healthcare settings.
    • Describe the evolution of DEI in healthcare and how it is continuing to influence patient care.
    • Explain how unconscious bias leads to microaggressions.
    • Describe strategies for overcoming bias in healthcare and how they can continue to shape DEI practices in the future.
    • Explain how DEI in healthcare results in improved health outcomes and increased patient satisfaction.
  • Competency 5: Write for a specific audience, in an appropriate tone and style, in accordance with Capella writing standards.
    • Produce text with minimal grammatical, usage, spelling, and mechanical errors.
    • Integrate into text appropriate use of scholarly sources, evidence, and citation style.

Introduction

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are foundational principles that continue to transform the landscape of modern healthcare. As the patient population becomes increasingly diverse, healthcare professionals must cultivate environments that recognize and respect differences in culture, race, ethnicity, gender, age, and belief systems. DEI initiatives promote fair treatment, equal access to care, and an inclusive workplace culture—key factors that directly influence patient outcomes and satisfaction. Understanding DEI and its ethical and practical implications ensures that nurses and healthcare leaders deliver care that is not only competent but also compassionate and just.

This assessment provides an opportunity to analyze the evolution of DEI within healthcare, explore the impact of unconscious bias and microaggressions, and identify effective strategies for promoting fairness and inclusivity in professional practice. By reflecting on both historical progress and ongoing challenges, this paper aims to highlight the importance of cultural humility and self-awareness in reducing disparities and improving communication across diverse populations.

Furthermore, the discussion emphasizes the role of continuous education and organizational initiatives in addressing unconscious bias—an often invisible barrier to equitable care. Through intentional efforts such as bias training, diverse leadership, and culturally responsive care models, healthcare systems can foster trust and build stronger patient–provider relationships. Ultimately, advancing DEI principles in healthcare is not only a moral imperative but also a clinical necessity for achieving equitable health outcomes and ensuring that every patient feels valued, heard, and respected.

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NURS-FPX4000-Assessment 3: Applying Ethical Principles

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NURS-FPX4000–Assessment 3: Applying Ethical Principles

Apply ethical principles to your previously selected healthcare topic in an 8–10 slide PowerPoint presentation.

Introduction

As a nurse you must base your decisions on a set of ethical principles and values. Your decisions must be fair, equitable, and defensible. Nursing has a professional Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide ethical behavior. In this assessment, you will apply the four ethical principles to the topic you selected for your Applying Research Skills assessment. Your practice will help you develop a method for formulating ethical decisions.

Prepare

For this assessment, you will apply the four ethical principles to your healthcare topic (selected in Assessment 2), explain bias as it relates to your topic, and relate at least one of the Four Spheres of Care. Consider the ethical dilemmas healthcare professionals are faced with in your selected topic. Discuss at least one of the Four Spheres of Care and how it is important to understand the ethics of your topic as it relates to the sphere being discussed. Use the Capella University Library to locate at least two academic peer-reviewed journal articles you can use to support your analysis of the situation.

Use the four core principles that healthcare professionals need to know and honor when helping patients:

  • Autonomy: To honor the patient’s right to make their own decisions.
  • Beneficence: To help the patient advance their own good.
  • Nonmaleficence: To do no harm.
  • Justice: To be fair and treat like cases alike, which will be used to inform your work.

Select at least one of the Four Spheres of Care and discuss how an understanding of ethics is important as it relates to your chosen Sphere.

  • Wellness, Disease Prevention.
  • Chronic Disease Management.
  • Regenerative/Restorative Care.
  • Hospice/Palliative Care.

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To complete this assessment, do the following:

  • Provide a title slide.
  • Identify the topic you selected (the same one you selected for Assessment 2) and briefly summarize the facts surrounding the topic.
  • Apply each of the four ethical principles to your chosen healthcare issue or topic.
    • Explain on one slide how autonomy plays a role in your healthcare issue.
    • Explain on one slide how beneficence plays a role in your healthcare issue.
    • Explain on one slide how nonmaleficence plays a role in your healthcare issue.
    • Explain on one slide how justice plays a role in your healthcare issue.
  • Explain what role bias plays in your topic, and how it relates to the four ethical principles.
  • Explain how an understanding of ethics is important to at least one of the Four Spheres of Care as it relates to your healthcare issue or topic (slides eight +). Use a separate slide for each Sphere if you select more than one.
  • Include a Conclusion and a Reference slide.

Do NOT use the speaker notes for this assessment. Provide content within each slide only. Make sure to cite references used in the presentation.

Academic Requirements

Your PowerPoint should meet the following requirements:

  • Writing: Produce text with minimal grammar, usage, spelling, and mechanical errors.
    • Your text should be concise.
    • Use bulleted or numbered lists.
  • Sources: Integrate at least two references within the past 3–5 years into your text using APA in-text citations.
  • Length: Include eight to ten slides, which include the title slide and reference slides.
    • You will NOT use the speaker notes in this assessment—only provide information on the slides themselves.
  • References: Use at least two references within the PowerPoint presentation. Visit the BSN Program Library Research Guide for help with research.
  • APA format: Follow current APA guidelines for in-text citation of outside sources in the PowerPoint presentation and also on the reference slide. Visit Evidence and APA for help with APA.

Example assessment: You may use the Assessment 3 Example [PDF] to give you an idea of what a Proficient or higher rating on the scoring guide would look like.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:

  • Competency 3: Apply ethical principles and academic standards to the study of healthcare.
    • Explain how autonomy plays a role in an identified healthcare issue.
    • Explain how beneficence plays a role in an identified healthcare issue.
    • Explain how nonmaleficence plays a role in an identified healthcare issue.
    • Explain how justice plays a role in an identified healthcare issue.
    • Explain how an understanding of ethics is important to at least one of the Four Spheres of Care as it relates to a healthcare issue or topic.
  • Competency 4: Describe strategies for overcoming biases in healthcare settings.
    • Explain how biases play a role in an identified healthcare issue, and their relationship to the ethical principles.
  • Competency 5: Write for a specific audience, in an appropriate tone and style, in accordance with Capella writing standards.
    • Integrate into text appropriate use of scholarly sources, evidence, and citation style.
    • Produce slides that are easy to read and error free.

Introduction

Ethical decision-making is central to professional nursing practice and influences every aspect of patient care. Nurses are expected to uphold moral and professional standards while making decisions that balance patient needs, organizational policies, and societal expectations. This assessment applies the four core ethical principles—autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice—to a healthcare issue previously explored in the Applying Research Skills assessment. Through this application, the aim is to analyze how ethical reasoning guides nursing actions and ensures that care remains fair, compassionate, and patient-centered.

Healthcare professionals encounter complex dilemmas that require critical thinking, moral judgment, and an understanding of both individual and collective responsibilities. Applying ethical principles provides a structured framework for addressing these challenges and maintaining integrity in clinical practice. Furthermore, recognizing the influence of bias—whether personal, cultural, or systemic—is vital in ensuring that care decisions remain equitable and objective. Addressing bias enhances fairness and promotes ethical alignment across all aspects of patient care.

This assessment also integrates one of the Four Spheres of Care to demonstrate how ethics connects to specific domains of nursing practice, such as wellness and disease prevention, chronic disease management, restorative care, or palliative care. Understanding ethics within these spheres not only supports professional accountability but also reinforces the nurse’s role as an advocate for dignity, justice, and patient autonomy.

Ultimately, this presentation emphasizes how the consistent application of ethical principles ensures responsible, evidence-based, and human-centered care in today’s complex healthcare environment.

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NURS-FPX4000-Assessment 2: Applying Research Skills

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NURS-FPX4000–Assessment 2: Applying Research Skills

Create a written assessment, including an annotated bibliography section, to document your research on a healthcare problem or an issue faced by current healthcare organizations.

Introduction

In your professional life, you will need to find credible evidence to support your decisions and plans of action. You will want to keep abreast of best practices to help your organization adapt to the ever-changing healthcare environment. Being adept at research helps you find the information you need. This assessment gives you practice with that skill by having you research a healthcare problem or issue faced by current healthcare organizations.

Overview

You will select a current healthcare problem or issue from the provided options for this assessment. Research your topic, and develop a written assessment, which includes an annotated bibliography to document your resources.

Reminder: You will use your selected problem or issue again in upcoming assessments. The purpose of this assessment is to ensure you know how to research topics and find credible references to use in your assessments. Part of the assessment is an annotated bibliography. The purpose of an annotated bibliography is to document a list of research references, along with key information about each; the detail about the reference is the annotation. Developing this annotated bibliography will create a foundation of knowledge about your chosen problem or issue.

Prepare

Conduct research in the Capella library to find a total of three scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles in relation to a selected healthcare problem or issue presented in the Assessment 02 Supplement: Applying Research Skills [PDF] Download Assessment 02 Supplement: Applying Research Skills [PDF]resource. You must select your healthcare-related issue or problem from the topic areas presented in this resource.

Important Note: Review the BSN Nursing Program Library Research Guide for assistance. Be sure to review journal articles published within the past three to five years.

Write Your Paper

Write a 3–5 page paper in which you include the following:

Topic Identification

Select one of the healthcare problems or issues presented in the Assessment 02 Supplement: Applying Research Skills [PDF] Download Assessment 02 Supplement: Applying Research Skills [PDF]resource. Write a brief overview of the healthcare problem or issue. In your overview:

  • Summarize the healthcare problem or issue, including describing its professional relevance.
  • Describe your interest in the problem or issue.
  • Describe any professional experience you have with this topic.

Discussion of Research

Discuss your research and selection process for each of the three journal articles you have chosen to include in your annotated bibliography.

  • Describe your process of applying library research skills to identify the journal articles relevant to the healthcare problem or issue you are researching.
    • Identify the keywords you used to select the articles.
    • Describe the criteria you used to select the resources, including the names of the databases you used.
    • What was the process like to locate relevant articles?
  • Assess the credibility of the information sources.
    • Determine whether each resource is from an academic, peer-reviewed journal.
    • Determine whether the publication is current (published within the last 3–5 years).
    • Determine whether information in the academic peer-reviewed journal article is still relevant.
  • Assess the relevance of the information sources.
    • Explain how the healthcare problem or issue is addressed in each source.
    • Discuss what kind of contribution each resource provides.

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Annotated Bibliography

Summarize each of the three current academic, peer-reviewed journal articles you chose, using the annotated bibliography organizational format. The purpose of an annotated bibliography is to document a list of references along with key information about each one. The detail about the reference is the annotation. Developing this annotated bibliography will create a foundation of knowledge about the selected topic. In your annotated bibliography:

  • List each full reference in APA format, followed immediately by its annotation.
    • Present your three current, annotated references in alphabetical order, according to the reference citation.
    • Double-space each reference and format it with a hanging indent.
    • Provide the full APA reference citation, including the author, date, title, publisher or publication, and any additional information required by APA style.
  • Write the annotation (summary) for each citation in paragraph form, using approximately 150 words (or 1–3 paragraphs) for each citation. Make sure to cite the article in your summary. Include the following components for each annotation:
    • Identify the purpose of the article.
    • Summarize the article.
    • Include the conclusions and findings of the article.

Summary

In a separate paragraph or two at the end of the paper, summarize what you learned from the process of developing the annotated bibliography.

Academic Requirements

Your academic writing is expected to conform to the following requirements:

  • Writing: Produce text with minimal grammar, usage, spelling, and mechanical errors.
  • Sources: Integrate into text appropriate use of current scholarly sources, evidence, and citation style. Use the Evidence and APA guidelines provided. Cite the reference in its summary.
  • Formatting: Include a title page and reference page, Times New Roman, 12 point.
  • Length: Complete no more than 3–5 typed, double-spaced pages, in addition to the title page and reference page.
  • References: Although you are citing your three scholarly or academic peer-reviewed journal articles within the Annotated Bibliography section of this paper, be sure to also list your citations on a reference page at the end of your paper, along with any other resources you may have included.

Example assessment: You may use the Assessment 2 Example [PDF] to give you an idea of what a Proficient or higher rating on the scoring guide would look like.

Submit your paper as an attached Microsoft Word document.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:

  • Competency 1: Apply information literacy and library research skills to obtain scholarly information in the field of healthcare.
    • Summarize a healthcare problem or issue, including describing its professional relevance.
    • Describe the process for selecting academic peer-reviewed journal articles relevant to a healthcare problem or issue being researched.
    • Summarize what was learned from developing an annotated bibliography as it relates to the topic and the ability to use the annotated bibliography process for future assessments.
  • Competency 2: Apply scholarly information through critical thinking to solve problems in the field of healthcare.
    • Assess the credibility and relevance of information sources.
    • Summarize academic peer-reviewed journal articles using the annotated bibliography organizational format.
  • Competency 5: Write for a specific audience, in an appropriate tone and style, in accordance with Capella writing standards.
    • Produce text with minimal grammatical, usage, spelling, and mechanical errors.
    • Apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references.

Scoring Guide

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Criterion 1

Summarize a healthcare problem or issue, including describing its professional relevance.

Distinguished

Summarizes a healthcare problem or issue, including describing its professional relevance, providing examples.

Proficient

Summarizes a healthcare problem or issue, including describing its professional relevance.

Basic

Summarizes a healthcare problem or issue, including describing its professional relevance, but without describing its professional relevance.

Non Performance

Does not summarize a healthcare problem or issue, including describing its professional relevance.

Criterion 2

Describe the process for selecting academic peer-reviewed journal articles relevant to a healthcare problem or issue being researched.

Distinguished

Describes the process for selecting academic peer-reviewed journal articles relevant to a healthcare problem or issue being researched, including barriers encountered in finding appropriate search term utilized and databases searched.

Proficient

Describes the process for selecting academic peer-reviewed journal articles relevant to a healthcare problem or issue being researched.

Basic

Describes a process for finding journal articles, though they may not be academic peer-reviewed or relevant to the issue being researched.

Non Performance

Does not describe the process for selecting academic peer-reviewed journal articles relevant to a healthcare problem or issue being researched.

Criterion 3

Assess the credibility and relevance of information sources.

Distinguished

Assesses the credibility and relevance of information sources, and identifies assumptions for considering the sources relevant.

Proficient

Assesses the credibility and relevance of information sources.

Basic

Assesses the credibility of information sources without assessing their relevance.

Non Performance

Does not assess the credibility and relevance of information sources.

Criterion 4

Summarize academic peer-reviewed journal articles using the annotated bibliography organizational format.

Distinguished

Summarizes academic peer-reviewed journal articles using the annotated bibliography organizational format, including identifying gaps the articles didn’t cover or areas of uncertainty.

Proficient

Summarizes academic peer-reviewed journal articles using the annotated bibliography organizational format.

Basic

Summarizes academic peer-reviewed journal articles using portions of the annotated bibliography organizational format.

Non Performance

Does not summarize academic peer-reviewed journal articles using the annotated bibliography organizational format.

Criterion 5

Summarize what was learned from developing an annotated bibliography as it relates to the topic and the ability to use the annotated bibliography process for future assessments.

Distinguished

Summarizes what was learned from developing an annotated bibliography as it relates to the topic and the ability to use the annotated bibliography process for future assessments, including providing examples.

Proficient

Summarizes what was learned from developing an annotated bibliography as it relates to the topic and the ability to use the annotated bibliography process for future assessments.

Basic

Summarizes the process of developing an annotated bibliography.

Non Performance

Does not summarize what was learned from developing an annotated bibliography as it relates to the topic and the ability to use the annotated bibliography process for future assessments.

Criterion 6

Produce text with minimal grammatical, usage, spelling, and mechanical errors.

Distinguished

Produces text free of grammatical, usage, spelling, and mechanical errors.

Proficient

Produces text with minimal grammatical, usage, spelling, and mechanical errors.

Basic

Produces text with some grammatical, usage, spelling, and mechanical errors, making text difficult to follow at times.

Non Performance

Produces text with significant grammatical, usage, spelling, and mechanical errors, making text difficult to follow.

Criterion 7

Apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references.

Distinguished

Exhibits strict and nearly flawless adherence to APA formatting of in-text citations and references.

Proficient

Applies APA formatting to in-text citations and references.

Basic

Applies APA formatting to in-text citations and references incorrectly and/or inconsistently, detracting noticeably from good scholarship.

Non Performance

Does not apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references.

Introduction

In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare environment, the ability to identify credible evidence and apply research findings to practice is an essential skill for healthcare professionals. As healthcare organizations navigate complex challenges—from patient safety and workforce shortages to rising costs and quality improvement—effective decision-making must be guided by accurate, evidence-based information. This assessment provides an opportunity to strengthen research competency by exploring a current healthcare problem or issue, identifying reliable sources, and documenting findings through an annotated bibliography.

Developing strong research and information literacy skills ensures that healthcare practitioners remain informed about emerging trends, innovations, and best practices. The process of investigating a healthcare issue encourages critical thinking, ethical inquiry, and professional accountability. Furthermore, building an annotated bibliography serves as a foundational step in constructing a well-supported understanding of the chosen problem or issue. It enables learners to assess the credibility and relevance of scholarly sources, summarize key findings, and synthesize knowledge that informs both academic and clinical practice.

By completing this assessment, I aim to enhance my ability to locate, evaluate, and interpret scholarly evidence that addresses a pressing healthcare concern. The task underscores the importance of continuous learning and evidence-based decision-making within the nursing profession. Ultimately, this research process not only contributes to academic growth but also prepares me to apply data-driven insights in real-world healthcare settings—supporting quality improvement, ethical leadership, and patient-centered outcomes.

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NURS-FPX4000: Assessment 1: Pledge of Academic Honesty and BSN Practicum Acknowledgement.

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NURS-FPX4000: Assessment 1: Pledge of Academic Honesty and BSN Practicum Acknowledgement.

Review and sign both parts of the Pledge of Academic Honesty and BSN Practicum Acknowledgement. Review the BSN Practicum info in the Capella Academic Portal (CAP) for awareness of the practicum requirement and resources available. Acknowledge you are aware of your responsibilities and the importance of preparation.

Introduction

Assessment 1 is a two-part assessment (on one form):

  • Part 1: Academic honesty is a critical component of an undergraduate degree. In this assessment, you will review and sign the Pledge of Academic Honesty, looking at the factors that lead to successful online learning and the expectations for academic honesty.
  • Part 2: Click the link to go the Capella Academic Portal (CAP) and review the RN-BSN Practicum Process and your responsibilities. Acknowledging your part in the process will set you up for success!

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Instructions

Academic honesty is a critical component of an undergraduate degree. For this assessment, download the Pledge of Academic Honesty and BSN Practicum Acknowledgement [DOCX] document and review the information in the document. Sign and date the document electronically, and submit it as an attachment to the assessment area.

In completing this assessment, you will:

  1. Examine factors that lead to successful online learning, including academic honesty.
  2. Read factors that contribute to successful online learning.
  3. Accept factors that comprise academic honesty.
  4. Write for a specific audience, in an appropriate tone and style, in accordance with Capella writing standards.

You must sign, date, and submit in full the Pledge of Academic Honesty and BSN Practicum Acknowledgement in order to continue with the course.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:

  • Competency 3: Apply ethical principles and academic standards to the study of healthcare.
    • Examine factors that lead to successful online learning, including academic honesty and practicum preparation. Sign and date Part 1 of the Pledge of Academic Honesty and BSN Practicum Acknowledgement.
    • Submit signed and dated Pledge of Academic Honesty and BSN Practicum Acknowledgement.
  • Competency 5: Write for a specific audience, in an appropriate tone and style, in accordance with Capella writing standards.
    • Review the RN-BSN practicum process in the Capella Academic Portal and your responsibilities. Sign and date Part 2 of the Pledge of Academic Honesty and BSN Practicum Acknowledgement.

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Scoring Guide

Use the scoring guide to understand how your assessment will be evaluated.

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Criterion 1

Examine factors that lead to successful online learning, including academic honesty and practicum preparation. Sign and date Part 1 of the Pledge of Academic Honesty and BSN Practicum Acknowledgement.

Demonstrated

Yes, criterion was demonstrated.

Not Demonstrated

No, criterion was not demonstrated.

Criterion 2

Review the RN-BSN practicum process in the Capella Academic Portal and your responsibilities. Sign and date Part 2 of the Pledge of Academic Honesty and BSN Practicum Acknowledgement.

Demonstrated

Yes, criterion was demonstrated.

Not Demonstrated

No, criterion was not demonstrated.

Criterion 3

Submit signed and dated Pledge of Academic Honesty and BSN Practicum Acknowledgement.

Demonstrated

Yes, criterion was demonstrated.

Not Demonstrated

No, criterion was not demonstrated.

Introduction

Academic integrity and professional readiness are essential foundations for success in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. Assessment 1 serves as a vital starting point, ensuring that every learner understands and upholds the principles of honesty, accountability, and preparation throughout their academic and practicum journey. This two-part assessment reinforces both ethical and professional expectations within the Capella learning environment.

Part 1 focuses on the Pledge of Academic Honesty, emphasizing the importance of maintaining integrity in all coursework and assessments. Upholding academic honesty fosters trust, supports meaningful learning, and reflects the ethical standards expected of nursing professionals. By reviewing and signing the pledge, I acknowledge my responsibility to produce original work, cite sources appropriately, and engage in ethical scholarly conduct that aligns with Capella’s standards.

Part 2 involves reviewing the RN-BSN Practicum Process within the Capella Academic Portal (CAP). This section highlights the significance of early preparation and awareness of practicum requirements, resources, and responsibilities. Understanding the practicum process ensures readiness for real-world application of nursing knowledge, professional skill-building, and ethical practice in clinical settings.

By completing this assessment, I affirm my commitment to academic excellence and professional accountability. I recognize that success in an online learning environment requires integrity, time management, self-discipline, and proactive engagement with available resources. This acknowledgment not only supports my progress in the BSN program but also strengthens the ethical foundation necessary for competent and compassionate nursing practice.

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NU670-8D: Unit 1 Introduction

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NU670-8D: Unit 1 Discussion

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NU670-8D: Unit 1 Introduction

Discussion: Unit 1
Unit 1 Discussion – Introduction
Instructions:
Welcome to NU670! I am looking forward to learning about each and every one of you, and I know your classmates are as well. This discussion board is for you to share information with your classmates and me so we can begin to create relationships with our online classroom environment.
Using Zoom, create a 2-3 minute video introducing yourself to your instructor and peers. In the video, please address the following:
If you would like to use Zoom, please see the Zoom Tutorial for more detailed instructions.

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After your recording is complete, follow these instructions to create a private, unlisted YouTube video (Links to an external site.). You will need the YouTube video website/URL for this discussion. Submit your YouTube video website/URL to this discussion page. The best way to do this is to copy and paste the website/URL for the YouTube video into a Word document and then post the Word document. Your instructor and peers will access your video via the link.
As a way of introducing yourselves to the instructor and your peers, please post the following:

Your name
Location
of your current position (If not employed, what are your expectations when you complete your program?)
Previous Nursing experience specialty background
Why you chose PMHNP as your concentration?
What made you consider enrolling the Herzing online PMHNP program?
Your career goals

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.
Please review post and response expectations. Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets criteria.
Peer Response: Unit 1
Unit 1 Discussion – Introduction
Instructions:

Always construct your response in a word processing program like Word. Check for grammar, spelling, and mechanical errors. Make the corrections and save the file to your computer.
Find the post that you are going to reply to.
Submit your peer response.

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