Describe how treating race as a social construct might change the way we understand various social issues in our society? 

Race as a Social Construct
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In chapter 10, “Race, Ethnicity, and Racism,” the authors define race as a “socially construct category.”  Below are links to a couple of articles that further delineate this idea.
Race Is a Social Construct, Scientist Argue:
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/race-is-a-social-construct-scientists-argue/ (Links to an external site.)
What We Mean When We Say ‘Race Is a Social Construct’:
https://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2013/05/what-we-mean-when-we-say-race-is-a-social-construct/275872/ (Links to an external site.)
Race as a Social Construction:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/without-prejudice/201612/race-social-construction (Links to an external site.)
Based on what you have read, observed and/or personal experience, to what extent do you agree with the idea that race is a social construct. How treating race as a social construct might change the way we understand various social issues in our society? 

Case study: You are caring for 8-year-old Elliot Collins. He was admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) with status asthmaticus after suffering an asthma attack while playing football in the neighborhood with some friends. Describe labs and diagnostic testing you would want to include in client’s plan of care and why. What are critical indicators? 

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Week 4 Discussion: Respiratory Alterations (USLOs 1, 2, 3, 4)

You are caring for 8-year-old Elliot Collins. He was admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) with status asthmaticus after suffering an asthma attack while playing football in the neighborhood with some friends.
Based on this information, your prior knowledge of this client (refer to medical card from the Collins-Kim family tree interactive), and your knowledge of the pathophysiology of  asthma, respond to the following prompts:
1. Thoroughly explain the pathophysiology of asthma. Use a 
scholarly or 
authoritative source to support your answer.

2. Examine each of the following three factors related to this disease process. 
Support all three with a scholarly source.

1. cultural
2. financial
3. environmental implications
3. Identify 3-5 priority nursing interventions for the client while in the PICU.
4. Describe labs and diagnostic testing you would want to include in client’s plan of care and why. What are critical indicators? 
Support with a scholarly source.

5. What members of the interdisciplinary team need to be included for holistic patient-centered care? 
Provide a rationale and support with a scholarly source.

Explain how performance appraisals can contribute to organizational goals and objectives.

 A performance appraisal is a regular review of employee job performance and contribution to organizational objectives. In many cases, performance appraisals are conducted at the end of the year to evaluate employee performance, as well as set performance for the next year. For this assignment, you will evaluate another function of HR and management and its contribution to effective performance management. Prior to beginning work on this assignment, read Chapter 6: Employee Appraisal: Measurement, Assessment, and Management, and the article Adapting the Performance Appraisal Process to Meet the Needs of the Modern WorkplaceLinks to an external site.. 
 

Discuss how performance appraisals are a function of HR and management.
Analyze the basic components of an effective performance appraisal.
Explain how performance appraisals can contribute to organizational goals and objectives.
Describe the advantages of performance appraisals and how they contribute to effective training and development.
Explain potential forms of discrimination based on labor laws and regulations when conducting a performance appraisal.

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https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/employee-relations/pages/viewpoint-how-to-redesign-your-performance-appraisal-template.aspx 
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2017/12/01/adapting-the-performance-appraisal-process-to-meet-the-needs-of-the-modern-workplace/#103012f35342
https://www.shrm.org/

What were you expecting from the experience before you started as a psychiatric practicioner?   

 
Think back to the five SMART goals you created earlier in the term (SEE ATTACHED). Write a reflection Word doc following APA format and consisting AROUND 3 pages of content (Extra, this Doc MUST HAVE AN ABSTRACT, and a References page).
Use the following questions to guide your response:   

What were you expecting from the experience before you started as a psychiatric practicioner?   
Why were you expecting this?   
Why did you choose this goal?   
Did you learn anything about a different group in society (i.e., different age, profession, ethnic, racial or socio-economic group)? What did you learn?   
What is the most valuable experience you acquired?  
What impact did the experience have on your everyday life?   
What did you learn that was directly related to your course objectives as a Psychiatric practicioner? 

The American Nurses Associations (ANA) overall aims are to advance the nursing profession and improve healthcare for all. They appeal to each legislative session of the U.S.Congress, Democrats and Republicans alike, to address nursing legislative priorities.  Six main legislative priorities were identified by the ANA for the 117th Congress. Each priority has several items Review each and choose two items that you believe are the most important and discuss why you chose them.

The American Nurses Association’s (ANA) overall aims are to advance the nursing profession and improve healthcare for all. They appeal to each legislative session of the U.S.Congress, Democrats and Republicans alike, to address nursing legislative priorities. 
Six main legislative priorities were identified by the ANA for the 117th Congress. Each priority has several items
Review each and choose two items that you believe are the most important and discuss why you chose them.

Discuss the differences between multi- dimensional treatments and uni-dimensional treatments with substance abusers.

 
Discuss the differences between multi- dimensional treatments and uni-dimensional treatments with substance abusers. In other words, discuss whether one specific treatment method should be used in the CJS (i.e. AA or NA only, therapy only, groups only) or if multiple treatment methods should be used where a number of different treatment methodologies are combined. Which do you think would have better treatment outcomes?  What does the research state about treatment outcomes? 
Also, and as part of this paper, discuss the efficacy of treating a substance disorder individually, treating a mental health disorder individually (depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, etc.) or treating both disorders together in a program that addresses both of these concerns in the CJS. What is your opinion and what does the research state?  What does the research state about the percentage of co-morbid or dual diagnoses in the CJS vs. individual substance disorders and mental health disorders? Cite at least 6 current (last 5 to 10 years) research articles from scholarly sources for this paper. This paper should be a minimum of 8 pages and no longer than 10 pages, double spaced. Do not count your title page as one of the required number of pages. Remember that using APA style is imperative! An abstract is required and will count towards your minimum page number.
Choose a submission type

Define polar and nonpolar bonds using complete sentences. In your definition, make it clear what criteria you use to determine if a bond is polar or nonpolar.

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BIO181: Chemistry of Life
1. Define polar and nonpolar bonds using complete sentences. In your definition, make it
clear what criteria you use to determine if a bond is polar or nonpolar.

2. How are ionic bonds and covalent bonds different?
3. What does electronegativity mean?
4. How do electronegativity values help us determine the type of bond created?

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5. For each of the following molecules in the table below, determine if it is polar, nonpolar,
or ionic. Show your work by listing the electronegativities of each element in the bond.

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6. For each of the four molecules below, complete the following:
a. Draw in the pair of electrons shared between atoms. Draw the electrons closest

to more electronegative atoms or in the middle of the bond if the atoms are
equally electronegative.

b. For each ATOM, determine if it has any electrons that are shared unequally, if so,
write a partial charge (+ or -) next to that atom.

c. Label all POLAR bonds.
d. Label each of the molecules below as polar or nonpolar.

7. Label the following molecules as polar or nonpolar.

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8. For each of the molecules below, draw the compound using a Lewis structure and then
indicate whether that molecule is polar or nonpolar.

CH4 NH3 OH-

9. Answer the following questions using the diagram below:

a. Which molecule(s) are polar? What led you to this conclusion?

b. Which molecule(s) are nonpolar? What led you to this conclusion?

c. Which molecule is “water-fearing” or “hydrophobic”? What led you to this

conclusion?
d. Which molecule is “water-loving” or “hydrophilic”? What led you to this
conclusion?

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10. What is the relationship between polarity and hydrophobicity, in general?
11. For each of the following biological molecules, indicate whether the molecule is
primarily hydrophobic or hydrophilic. For each molecule, justify why you indicated it
was hydrophilic or hydrophobic.

a. .
b. .
c. .
d. .

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12. Answer the following questions using the diagram below:

a. Draw in the shared electrons for the bonds that are shown in bold (like for the

unbolded bond above with the arrow pointing at it).
b. Draw the partial charges on the atoms involved in the bonds that are bolded.
c. Why is an attraction possible between the H and O involved in the hydrogen

bond (indicated with the dotted line) shown above?
d. Draw an alternative hydrogen bond between different atoms of these two
molecules in the space below:

e. Go back to Question 9 model and draw in some of the possible hydrogen bonds
in both mixtures.

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13. For the following pairs of molecules, draw their structures and at least one hydrogen
bond connecting them. If no hydrogen bond is possible between these two molecules,
indicate that.

a. Water and CH3NH2
b. Methanol (CH3OH) and Carbon dioxide
c. Methanol and CH3NH2

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14. Hydrogen bonds can occur between molecules (intermolecularly), or within different
parts of a single molecule (intramolecularly). Hydrogen bonds are a crucial component
of biomolecular structures. In the following drawings, draw in any hydrogen bonds that
are possible between atoms within the same molecule or between different molecules:

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15. Biomolecules like DNA, proteins, and carbohydrates depend on hydrogen bonds to
maintain their overall structure. However, each individual hydrogen bond is very weak.
Using cellulose from question 14 as an example, explain how to resolve the apparent
contradiction between these two statements.

To help you answer this question, we have provided two images. The first image
illustrates hydrogen bonds within cellulose, and the second image illustrates how Velcro
“sticks” together to make strong connections. Think about how Velcro works as you
answer this question.

Cellulose Velcro

Change is often difficult but also necessary for the long-term success of any organization. Persuade an audience of decision makers at an organization of your choosing to commit to a cultural change.

Changing Corporate Culture Project Overview

Change is often difficult but also necessary for the long-term success of any organization. For example, during the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses had to quickly pivot away from business as usual to adapt to a new reality. Formal sit-down restaurants started offering takeout, hotels changed their check-in and cleaning processes, sports venues operated without spectators, and schools switched to a distance-learning model. Even more challenging than these operational changes, however, is a change in culture. Our textbook defines 
culture as “the shared values, norms, rules, and behaviors of an identifiable group of people who share a common history and communication system” Because values, norms, rules, and behaviors normally evolve over a considerable period of time, changing the culture represents a significant challenge. Your task is to persuade an audience of decision makers at an organization of your choosing to commit to a cultural change. Your task is to convince your organization to make 
one of the following changes.

· Take an active stance on issues of social justice in your community.
· Commit to environmental sustainability.
· Focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring and promotion practices.
· Make your organization welcoming to people with disabilities.
· Provide a living wage and retirement benefits to all colleagues.
· Allow colleagues paid time off to engage in volunteer work.
· Include nonmanagement colleagues on the organization’s Board of Directors or leadership team.
These are not all of the possible topics. If you have a different idea, please check with your instructor first to make sure it is appropriate.

Important Note: Although reusing and recycling is great for the environment, it is 
not allowed here. You must use an original idea and original research for this assignment. You may not resubmit an assignment from another class.

In choosing an organization, you have a few options.
· Your current employer
· A previous employer
· An organization you have never worked for that is aligned with your career goals
· A fictional organization that may be similar to your current or previous employer or to an existing organization you might wish to work for in the future
Similarly, as you approach this assignment, you have some leeway in imagining your role in your chosen organization. You may choose to inhabit your current job title, or you may imagine yourself in a different role, or even create a brand-new job title. Take some time to think about your topic, organization, and role, because you will be creating the entire assignment based on these choices.

To Do:

 You will write a three-paragraph memo to convince your instructor to approve your topic. (Please choose a topic).
You will write a memo addressed to your instructor in which you share your plans for your Course Project. In order to convince your instructor to approve your topic, you must explain what your topic is, why you have chosen it, and how you plan to complete it successfully. You may find it helpful to divide your memo into three paragraphs: the what, the why, and the how. The recommended length of this assignment is one page. See Appendix B, Formatting for Letters and Memos, to learn more about the memo format and to see a sample memo.

Please ensure that all criteria is met.

Criteria

Description

Document Design

Message is properly formatted in the style of a memo and includes all of the required elements.

Audience Awareness

The tone is appropriate for the audience and purpose. The message demonstrates courtesy and professionalism throughout.

Content

The message clearly and convincingly explains the what, the why, and the how. The message is organized into paragraphs to enhance readability.

Writing Mechanics

Rules of grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation are followed.

Describe the population which you are interested in working with. (ELDERLY). Identify the roles social workers take with this population (The Elderly)

Describethepopulationwhichyouareinterestedinworking.pdf

• Describe the population which you are interested in working with. (ELDERLY). Identify the roles social workers take with this population (The Elderly)
• Describe what you learned about working with this population.
• Identify types of skills and knowledge you want/need to develop in order to

effectively work with this population. ( Elderly)
• Support this paper with 3 sources, .

Note: the population am interesting in working with is the Elderly.
Assignment Social work.

Thinking of the quote from The 20 Rules for Good Design,Symmetry is the ultimate evil. How is symmetry different from balance? What does it mean?

Thinking of the quote from The 20 Rules for Good Design, “Symmetry is the ultimate evil,” How is symmetry different from balance? What does it mean?
I am expecting you to explain why the author, Tim Samara, thinks that symmetry is evil. You can also share your thoughts, and explain whether you agree or disagree. Remember, you must also comment on one of your peers’ posts to receive full credit for the discussion.