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define terms related to Disorders of the Cells and Body Tissues and to interpret the meaning of those terms used in written and verbal communication.

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Disorders of the cells and Body Tissues :Memo

The purpose of this assignment is to use prefixes, suffixes, word roots, and combining vowels to build and define terms related to Disorders of the Cells and Body Tissues and to interpret the meaning of those terms used in written and verbal communication.

Play this week’s games to familiarize yourself with the prefixes, suffixes, and word roots related to this week’s topic. Imagine you are an official in a hospital or public health agency. Write a memo form, at least 350 words in length, to a fictional colleague in which you use 5 words from the Summary Tables in this week’s chapters. Be sure to use the words in such a way that it is clear to the reader that you know the exact meaning of each of the 5 words.

Cellular

Subatomic

Homeostasis

Normothermia

Organelle

Chromosome

Lysosome

Mitochondrion

Aerobic

Glycolysis

What is essential to manage and treat the elevated bilirubin in addition to phototherapy?  

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Baby Leah had a very traumatic vaginal birth. After a vacuum extraction for fetal heart rate tracing changes and a resultant shoulder dystocia, Leah has a mild Erb’s palsy, some facial and truncal bruising. Pediatrician has ordered physical therapy for the palsy and the doctor expects routine care to be provided to her. In addition, do not forget the education you must give to the new parents regarding this injury. Due to the bruising there is an increase in bilirubin levels and some behavioral changes occur with Leah. Please describe what is different and what will you discuss with the family to ensure safety? The bilirubin level requires phototherapy. What precautions must you take? What is essential to manage and treat the elevated bilirubin in addition to phototherapy?  300 words

Define the differences between ethical, moral, and legal leadership.

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Assignment: Application: Taking a Stand

Effective leaders have a high degree of self-awareness and know how to leverage their strengths in the workplace. Assessments are a valuable tool that professionals can use to learn more about themselves and consider how their temperament and preferences influence their interactions with others.

As you engage in this learning process, it is important to remember that everyone—regardless of temperament type or related preferences—experiences some challenges with regard to leadership. The key to success is being able to recognize and leverage your own strengths while honoring differences among your colleagues.

At some point in your leadership career, you will encounter an ethical or moral dilemma that requires you to take a stand and defend your position.

For this Assignment, you evaluate an issue and consider how you could act as a moral agent or advocate, facilitating the resolution of the issue for a positive outcome.

To prepare:

· Consider the examples of leadership demonstrated in this week’s media presentation and the other Learning Resources.

· To further your self-knowledge, you are required to complete the Kiersey Temperament as indicated in this week’s Learning Resources. Consider your leadership style, including your strengths for leading others and include your results from Kiersey Temperament Sorter to describe potential challenges related to your leadership style.

· Mentally survey your work environment, or one with which you are familiar, and identify a timely issue/dilemma that requires you to perform the leadership role of moral agent or advocate to improve a situation (e.g., speaking or acting on behalf of a vulnerable patient, the need for appropriate staffing, a colleague being treated unfairly).

· What ethical, moral, or legal skills, dispositions, and/or strategies would help you resolve this dilemma? Define the differences between ethical, moral, and legal leadership.

· Finally, consider the values and principles that guide the nursing profession; the organization’s mission, vision, and values; the leadership and management competencies addressed in this course; and your own values and reasons for entering the profession. What motivation do you see for taking a stand on an important issue even when it is difficult to do so?

To complete:

Write a 4 to 5 page paper (page count does not include title and reference page) that addresses the following:

· Introduce the conceptual frameworks of the ethical constructs of ethics, moral, or legal standards and the purpose of the paper.

· Consider  an ethical, moral, or legal dilemma that you have encountered in your work environment and describe it.

· Analyze the moral, ethical, and legal implications utilized in this situation. Describe your role as a moral agent or advocate for this specific issue.

· Consider your leadership styles identified by your self-assessment and determine if they act as a barrier or facilitation during this dilemma.

Explain the effect of health care policies, legislation, and legal issues on health care delivery and patient outcomes. 

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Create a 6–8-slide PowerPoint presentation for a group of school nurses, which addresses the role of the school nurse in managing the unique health concerns of teenagers while adhering to privacy laws.

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

· Competency 1: Explain the effect of health care policies, legislation, and legal issues on health care delivery and patient outcomes.

  • Explain the laws that relate to adolescent safety and health privacy in a school setting.
  • Explain how the privacy laws affect schools, students, and school nurses.

· Competency 3: Apply professional nursing ethical standards and principles to the decision-making process.

  • Describe health and wellness issues specific to the adolescent population.
  • Recommend evidence-based ethical strategies relating to health and wellness privacy communication by the school nurse.

· Competency 4: Communicate in a manner that is consistent with expectations of nursing professionals.

  • Write content clearly and logically, with correct use of grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.
  • Correctly format citations and references using APA style.

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Context School nurses confront numerous legal issues in their daily work. It is important to know the standards of nursing practice specific to the state of licensure, as well as legal limitations and responsibilities of the school nurse. Role of the School Nurse It is the position of the National Association of School Nurses that the professional registered school nurse is the leader in the school community to oversee school health policies and programs. The school nurse serves in a pivotal role to provide expertise and oversight for the provision of school health services and promotion of health education. Using clinical knowledge and judgment, the school nurse provides health care to students and staff, performs health screenings, and coordinates referrals to the medical home or private health care provider. The school nurse serves as a liaison between school personnel, family, community and healthcare providers to advocate for health care and a healthy school environment (American Nurses Association & National Association of School Nurses, 2011).

Questions to Consider:

To deepen your understanding, you are encouraged to consider the questions below and discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member of your professional community.

  • What is FERPA?
  • What is HIPAA?
  • How do FERPA and HIPAA affect school health privacy?
  • What unique health concerns might young people have      that differentiate them from adults?

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· Assessment Instructions:

You are the parent of two teenagers and an active PTA member at their school. The principal approached you about an upcoming professional gathering for middle- and high-school nurses in your district. She asked you to make a short presentation on school health privacy and how it can affect nurse-student care within the teen population, where personal health issues and privacy concerns often collide. Preparation Research and gather information about the issues facing school nurses in your state of licensure, as well as state and federal privacy laws that govern your school health privacy information. You will also need to learn about the legal limitations and responsibilities of the school nurse.

Directions Create a 6–8-slide PowerPoint presentation that examines the privacy issues unique to nurses serving the high-school age population. Address the following:

  • Describe the types of health and wellness issues that      can affect adolescents in their high-school years. Be sure you think      beyond the usual things and really research the types of issues that are      affecting young people today.
  • Explain how privacy laws can impact the school nurse in      regard to patient safety and health outcomes for adolescents.
  • Explain how privacy laws benefit the student, the      school, and the school nurse.
  • Recommend two specific evidence-based ethical      strategies regarding health and wellness privacy communications in a      school environment.
  • Use the notes section of each slide to expand your      points and cite your supporting evidence. Also, include a title slide and      a reference slide that lists the resources you used in this assessment. Be      creative.
  • Consider your intended audience.
  • Additional Requirements :
  • Your      presentation should meet the following requirements:
  • Written communication:      Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the      overall message.
  • References:      Include a reference slide with a minimum of three references; a majority      of these should be peer-reviewed sources. All resources should have been      published within the last 5 years.
  • APA format:      Resources and citations should be formatted according to current APA style      and formatting.
  • Length:      6–8 slides.