How was the Supreme Court formed?

Research and respond to the following 5 U.S. Supreme Court questions. Use academically appropriate websites for your research, and cite your sources. Each response should include at least 50 words, and you are encouraged to incorporate this week’s vocabulary terms into your responses. 

1. How was the Supreme Court formed?

2. What powers are granted to the Supreme Court?

3. How does someone get appointed to the Supreme Court?

4. What are the roles and responsibilities of the Supreme Court?

5. How does the Supreme Court interact with the other 2 U.S. government branches? Consider the concept of checks and balances.

Discuss at least 2 examples of policies implemented by the organization you selected that impact your daily work or personal activities.

Whether you realize it or not, we are all impacted by public policy and the federal government agencies that create them. This week, we will investigate how these policies are established and how they can impact your life.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• Use the A–Z Index of U.S. Government Departments and Agencies page on the USA.gov website to identify a department or agency of the federal government that has the most significant impact on you personally or professionally.
• Discuss at least 2 examples of policies implemented by the organization you selected that impact your daily work or personal activities.

Explain the purpose and functions of the United States’ political parties.

You applied for an internship with your local senator and there are many other people competing for the position. To select the best person for the job, the senator wants to determine what each intern applicant knows about the U.S. electoral system.

Create a 7- to 10-slide presentation to illustrate your knowledge of the U.S. electorate, campaigns, and political parties. You can include photos, illustrations, videos, or audio clips, as appropriate.

In your presentation:

• Explain the purpose and functions of the United States’ political parties.
• Describe the ways U.S. citizens can participate in the campaign and election process.
• Explain the functions and purpose of caucuses and primary elections in political campaigns, particularly in the presidential election process.
• Explain the role that the national political party conventions play in the presidential election process.
• Explain the presidential general election campaign process and the important factors and events that influence it.

Review the Microsoft® PowerPoint® resources to enhance your presentation:

• Ensure you have installed Microsoft® Office 365 prior to beginning this assignment.
• View PC- PowerPoint 2013 – View Speaker Notes or PC- PowerPoint – View Speaker Notes for a brief visual demonstration on adding speaker notes to your presentation.
• You may conduct a search for PowerPoint tutorials in the Media Library for additional assistance using Microsoft® PowerPoint®.
• You may add pictures and graphics to enhance your presentation, and you are welcome to change the design layout of the presentation

Does the author use numbers, statistics, historical documents, or draw from work created by other intellectuals?

Introduction: After reviewing the Ashford Writing Center’s Introduction Guidelines and doing further research on your topic, develop an introduction paragraph of at least 150 words that clearly explains the topic, the importance of further research, and ethical implications.

Thesis Statement: After viewing the Ashford Writing Center’s Thesis Tutorial, type your thesis statement here. Please note that the thesis statement will be included as the last sentence in the introduction paragraph when writing your final paper.

Annotation 1:

Reference: Include a complete reference for the source. Format your reference according to APA style for a journal article or other scholarly source as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Annotation: In your own words, explain how this source contributes to answering your research question. See Sample Annotated Bibliography from the Ashford Writing Center for additional guideance. Your annotation should be one to two paragraphs long (150 words or more) and fully address purpose, content, evidence, and relation to other sources you found on this topic following this order:

1. In the first sentence, explain the purpose (or the main point) of the source. Then, describe the content and elements of the source.

2. After explaining the overall structure of the source, summarize the evidence that the author uses to support his or her claims. Does the author use numbers, statistics, historical documents, or draw from work created by other intellectuals?

3. Next, explain how the source relates to other sources you have found on this topic throughout the course. Point out how it contradicts or supports these sources.

4. Finally, briefly describe how the source answers to your research question.

Annotation 2:

Reference: Include a complete reference for the source. Format your reference according to APA style for a journal article or other scholarly source as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Annotation: In your own words, explain how this source contributes to answering your research question. Your annotation should be one to two paragraphs long (150 words or more) and fully address purpose, content, evidence, and relation to other sources you found on this topic following this order:

1. In the first sentence, explain the purpose (or the main point) of the source. Then, describe the content and elements of the source.

2. After explaining the overall structure of the source, summarize the evidence that the author uses to support his or her claims. Does the author use numbers, statistics, historical documents, or draw from work created by other intellectuals?

3. Next, explain how the source relates to other sources you have found on this topic throughout the course. Point out how it contradicts or supports these sources.

4. Finally, briefly describe how the source answers to your research question.

Explain components of multidimensional nursing care for clients with musculoskeletal disorders

Module 08 Assignment – Nursing Interventions

Purpose of the Assignment

1. Plan evidence-based interventions to assist the client in meeting optimum outcomes.

2. The actions planned are designed to meet the health care needs of the client

Course Competencies

· Apply knowledge of integumentary disorders for safe, effective nursing care

· Explain components of multidimensional nursing care for clients with musculoskeletal disorders

· Select appropriate nursing interventions for clients experiencing alterations in mobility

Instructions

Develop a client-centered SMART goal and 6 individualized nursing interventions with rationale (using the template on page 2 of this document) for a client with the following nursing diagnosis on the care plan:

· Risk for impaired skin integrity related to mechanical factors and impaired physical mobility.

Use at least two scholarly sources to support your care plan. Be sure to cite your sources in-text and on a reference page using APA format.

Check out the following links for information about writing SMART goals and to see examples:

http://rasmussen.libanswers.com/faq/212524

You can find useful reference materials for this assignment in the School of Nursing guide:

https://guides.rasmussen.edu/nursing/referenceebooks

Have questions about APA? Visit the online APA guide:

https://guides.rasmussen.edu/apa

Should someone be excused from criminal acts due to a mental health disorder?

Should someone be excused from criminal acts due to a mental health disorder? What is the crime was minor( like theft)? What if the crime was severe(like murder)? Explain your answer and give examples of reasons why.

Respond to the following  in a minimum of 175 words. 

Describe how changes in the processes might impact the patient’s recommended drug therapy.

Select one the following factors: genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, or behavior factors.

Write a 2–pages paper that addresses the following:

• Explain how the factor you selected might influence the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes in the patient from the case study you were assigned above.
• Describe how changes in the processes might impact the patient’s recommended drug therapy. Be specific and provide examples.
• Explain how you might improve the patient’s drug therapy plan and explain why you would make these recommended improvements.

What does the contrast between the two images reveal about the changes in wealth and technological development in only a forty-five-year period?

 Take a close look at the details of the artist’s rendering of Lower Manhattan in 1870.  Click to magnify, and you see granular detail.  Note the details of the human-built structures and technologies and what they reveal about the wealth of the leading city in the U.S. at that time.  Contrast it with a similar drawing done in 1915.  What does the contrast between the two images reveal about the changes in wealth and technological development in only a forty-five-year period?  Write 250-300 words  

Develop recruitment plans to meet an organization’s expansion and branding goals. 

Business Expansion and Sustainability

Overview

In order to complete this assignment,  refer to the scenario that you chose in the Staffing Plan for a Growing  Business Assignment. Note: You may create and/or make all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of these assignments. 

Requirements

Using the scenario from the Staffing Plan for a Growing Business Assignment, write a 6–7 page paper in which you: 

1. Identify three job requirements (e.g., needed  certifications, previous work experience, external influences, etc.)  that could apply to your chosen scenario. Determine two ways these  requirements could impact staffing at your organization. Next, suggest  one strategy that you could utilize to ensure that all applicants meet  the identified job requirements for your organization. Justify your  response.
2. Outline a long-term recruitment plan that  contains at least four components, is aligned with your company’s  recruitment strategy, but also addresses possible job skill or  credential shortages. Note: Consider concepts such as succession planning and hiring retirees.
3. Describe three branding strategies that you  would employ to attract qualified applicants to your organization. Next,  suggest three communication methods that you would utilize to reach out  to applicants. Predict the outcome of integrating your branding  strategies and communication methods at your organization. Provide a  rationale for your response.
4. Determine two selection processes for  recruiting new employees that could apply to your chosen scenario and  then identify five selection criteria that you could use when hiring new  employees. Next, analyze the effect of the five identified selection  criteria on long-term employee retention and preservation of  organizational knowledge. Justify your response.
5. Suggest two assessment methods that you could  employ to select new employees for your organization and then analyze  the validity and reliability of each method in regards to the job your  organization is offering. Next, identify four job predictors that you  believe can assess candidates’ knowledge, skills, abilities, and other  skills and experiences (KSAOs). Provide support for your rationale.
6. Go to Strayer Library to locate at least three quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as quality resources.
7. Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:

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

The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is: 

• Develop recruitment plans to meet an organization’s expansion and branding goals. 

Consider the examples provided below and describe how you would handle the experiences.

Directions:

Ethical Issue Clinical Judgment Case Scenario

Nurse leaders and managers are responsible for the unit’s ethical and legal decisions.

Consider the examples provided below and describe how you would handle the experiences.

• A manager is not granting pay to someone who worked overtime.
• A nurse manager tolerating verbal abuse of another nurse.
• Constantly short staffing the unit when there is high census.
• A nurse not providing all of the patients information during shift report.
• Favoring one staff over others.
• Making a hiring or firing decision based on friendship.