Address the following Short Answer prompts questions:- 

1. In 4 or 5 sentences, describe the anatomy of the basic unit of the nervous system, the neuron. Include each part of the neuron and a general overview of electrical impulse conduction, the pathway it travels, and the net result at the termination of the impulse. Be specific and provide examples.

2. Answer the following (listing is acceptable for these questions):

o What are the major components that make up the subcortical structures?

o Which component plays a role in learning, memory, and addiction?

o What are the two key neurotransmitters located in the nigra striatal region of the brain that play a major role in motor control?

3. In 3 or 4 sentences, explain how glia cells function in the central nervous system. Be specific and provide examples.

4. The synapse is an area between two neurons that allows for chemical communication. In 3 or 4 sentences, explain what part of the neurons are communicating with each other and in which direction does this communication occur? Be specific.

5. In 3–5 sentences, explain the concept of “neuroplasticity.” Be specific and provide examples.

References:

 

• Stahl, S. M. (2021). Stahl’s essential psychopharmacology: Neuroscientific basis and practical applications (5th Ed.) Cambridge University Press.
  • Chapter 1, “Chemical Neurotransmission”  (pp. 1-28)

HUM 1050 – Introduction to Literature

Unit 4 Discussion (9/25-10/1) Evaluating Film

For this discussion, you should view the film 
Away from her (Egoyan et al., 2006). This week we will use the Munro short story “The bear came over the mountain? (2013) as the criteria against which to evaluate the film 
Away from her (Egoyan et al., 2006). You will be making a judgment based on the evidence from the story and the film to evaluate how well the film depicts the story and how well the story and the film depict Alzheimer's. 

· Do you think the film accurately depicts the characters in the short story?

· Do you think that the film justifies the themes of the story?

· Does the film accurately depict Alzheimer's?

· Does the film present as overly sentimental?

· Do you prefer the film or the short story? 

You should DO THREE SEPARATE POSTS ON THIS CONTENT ACTIVITY

References

Egoyan, A. Hirst, V., Iron, D. Mankoff, D. Urdl, S. Weiss, J. (Producers), & Polley, S. (Director). (2006).

Away from her. [Motion picture]. Canada: Foundry Film

Munro, A. (2013, Oct 21). The bear came over the mountain. 
The New Yorker.

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2013/10/21/the-bear-came-over-the-mountain-2

All citations from the film should be: (Egoyan et al., 2006).

Add timestamp number to citations with direct quotes from the film.

Add a para. number to citations with direct quotes from the story. 

All students are expected to contribute meaningful discussion related to the discussion topic of cultural diversity.  The term “cultural diversity” can also refer to having different cultures respect each other’s differences. Please answer and discuss the following questions.

• What is culturally sensitive nursing care?
• How do you assess culture in nursing?
• How can nurses improve/nurture diversity?

On-line etiquette and respect is expected! Plagiarism will not be tolerated. The student must document the use of sources per APA 7th edition guidelines. See Discussion Rubric under DQ content tab for grading requirements. I have also attached a link with the Rubric directly in the discussion question. 

1 Initial post due: 11/3/23 9:00pm 

• Initial post 300 word minimum; 2 scholarly reference minimum within 5 yrs

REGULATION FOR NURSING PRACTICE STAFF DEVELOPMENT MEETING

Nursing is a very highly regulated profession. There are over 100 boards of nursing and national nursing associations throughout the United States and its territories. Their existence helps regulate, inform, and promote the nursing profession. With such numbers, it can be difficult to distinguish between BONs and nursing associations, and overwhelming to consider various benefits and options offered by each.

Both boards of nursing and national nursing associations have significant impacts on the nurse practitioner profession and scope of practice. Understanding these differences helps lend credence to your expertise as a professional. In this Assignment, you will practice the application of such expertise by communicating a comparison of boards of nursing and professional nurse associations. You will also share an analysis of your state board of nursing.

Resources:

· Milstead, J. A., & Short, N. M. (2019). 
Health policy and politics: A nurse's guide (6th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.

· Chapter 4, “Government Response: Regulation” (pp. 57–84)

· American Nurses Association. (n.d.). 


ANA enterprise

Links to an external site.
. Retrieved September 20, 2018, from http://www.nursingworld.org

· Bosse, J., Simmonds, K., Hanson, C., Pulcini, J., Dunphy, L., Vanhook, P., & Poghosyan, L. (2017). 

Position statement: Full practice authority for advanced practice registered nurses is necessary to transform primary careLinks to an external site.
. 
Nursing Outlook, 65(6), 761–765.

· Halm, M. A. (2018). 

Evaluating the impact of EBP education: Development of a modified Fresno test for acute care nursing


 Download Evaluating the impact of EBP education: Development of a modified Fresno test for acute care nursing
. 
Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 15(4), 272–280. doi:10.1111/wvn.12291

·

National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)Links to an external site.
. (n.d.). Retrieved September 20, 2018, from https://www.ncsbn.org/index.htm

· Neff, D. F., Yoon, S. H., Steiner, R. L., Bumbach, M. D., Everhart, D., & Harman J. S. (2018). 

The impact of nurse practitioner regulations on population access to careLinks to an external site.
. 
Nursing Outlook, 66(4), 379–385.

· Peterson, C., Adams, S. A., & DeMuro, P. R. (2015). 

mHealth: Don’t forget all the stakeholders in the business caseLinks to an external site.
. 
Medicine 2.0, 4(2), e4.

To Prepare:

· Assume that you are leading a staff development meeting on regulation for nursing practice at your healthcare organization or agency.

· Review the NCSBN and ANA websites to prepare for your presentation.

The Assignment: (8- to 9-slide PowerPoint presentation)

Develop a 8- to 9-slide PowerPoint Presentation that addresses the following:

· Describe the differences between a board of nursing and a professional nurse association.

· Describe the board for your specific region/area.

· Who is on the board?

· How does one become a member of the board?

· Describe at least one state regulation related to general nurse scope of practice.

· How does this regulation influence the nurse’s role?

· How does this regulation influence delivery, cost, and access to healthcare?

· If a patient is from another culture, how would this regulation impact the nurse's care/education?

· Describe at least one state regulation related to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs).

· How does this regulation influence the nurse’s role?

· How does this regulation influence delivery, cost, and access to healthcare?

· Has there been any change to the regulation within the past 5 years? Explain.  

· Include Speaker Notes on Each Slide (except on the title page and reference page)

Submit your Regulation for Nursing Practice Staff Development Meeting Presentation.

Week 5 Abstract, Significance, and Summary

 This week, you will submit the final portions of your paper for review. Please make sure to review all of your instructor's feedback and prepare your research for final submission in week 7.  

Abstract

The abstract is generally used as a searchable, comprehensive overview of your research. When online databases search research, they pull keywords from the abstract. Compose the abstract for your research project. Your abstract should be one page in length, and include the following:

· Describe the research problem and why it is important. 

· Identify the purpose of the study. 

· State the theoretical foundations and/or conceptual frameworks, as appropriate. 

· Summarize the key research question(s). 

· Describe, concisely, the overall research design, methods, and data analysis procedures. 

· Conclude with a statement on the implications for positive social or institutional change.

Your abstract must be a clear and concise overview of your research that would be easily searchable if you were to publish in a journal. 

Significance and Summary 

In 3–4 pages, summarize your study. Provide a summation of evidence (referencing your literature) that the problem is current, relevant, and significant to the discipline. Reiterate the gap in the literature and how your project contributes to social or organizational change in nursing and nursing education.

Within your summary, state the significance of your research by identifying potential contributions of the study that advance knowledge in the discipline. This is an elaboration of what the problem addresses. Provide a strong “take home” message that captures the key essence of your research.

Lastly, describe recommendations for further research that are grounded in the strengths and limitations of the current research as well as the literature you reviewed. Ensure recommendations do not exceed the research boundaries.

Review the rubric for grading criteria.

Points Possible: 50

NURS_692B_DE – NURS 692-B Week 5 Abstract, Significance and Summary Rubric

NURS_692B_DE – NURS 692-B Week 5 Abstract, Significance and Summary Rubric
Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Abstract	15 to >12.3 pts Meets Expectations The abstract is one page in length and describes the research problem and it's importance. Expertly identifies the purpose of the study, the theoretical foundations and/or conceptual frameworks, as appropriate, summarizes the key research question(s) and describes, concisely, the overall research design, methods, and data analysis procedures. The abstract is concluded with a statement on the implications for positive social or institutional change. 12.3 to >11.25 pts Approaches Expectations The abstract is one page in length and meets most of the abstract criteria however may be limited in one area or missing key components that deter the abstract from it's intention. 11.25 to >8.85 pts Falls Below Expectations The abstract is significantly less than one page in length or it is too long and does not meet most of the abstract criteria. There are significant missing key components that deter the abstract from it's intention. 8.85 to >0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations The abstract is not present or is grossly erroneous.	15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Significance and Summary	25 to >20.5 pts Meets Expectations The significance and summary section includes an overall summary of the project’s main points the significance of the project to the nursing education profession, and recommendations for future research.The summation is 3-4 pages and provides evidence that the problem is current, relevant, and significant to the discipline. The summary reiterates the gap in the literature and how your project contributes to social or organizational change in nursing and nursing education. The significance of the problem is stated and correlated to potential contributions of the study that advance knowledge in the discipline. Provides a strong “take home” message that captures the key essence of your research. The summary concludes with recommendations for further research that are grounded in the strengths and limitations of the current research as well as the literature reviewed. 20.5 to >18.75 pts Approaches Expectations The significance and summary section includes an overall summary of the project’s main points the significance of the project to the nursing education profession, however may be limited in detail in some areas. The summation is less than 3 pages and provides some evidence that the problem is current, relevant but the significance to the discipline is questionable. There is not a strong strong “take home” message that captures the key essence of your research.There are limited recommendations for further research that are somewhat grounded in the strengths and limitations of the current research as well as the literature reviewed. 18.75 to >14.75 pts Falls Below Expectations The significance and summary section includes an overall summary of the project’s main points but is missing key required components, enough that the meaning of this final section is impeded and does not summarize the research effectively. 14.75 to >0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations The significance and summary section is not included or is severely limited in detail, in so much that it does not contribute to the research paper at all.	25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Mechanics	7.5 to >6.15 pts Meets Expectations Information is well organized and clearly communicated. Assignment is free of spelling and grammatical errors. 6.15 to >5.63 pts Approaches Expectations Answers are well written or orally presented throughout, and the information is reasonably organized and communicated. Assignment is mostly free of spelling and grammatical errors. 5.63 to >4.43 pts Falls Below Expectations Answers are somewhat organized and lacks some clarity. Contains some spelling and grammatical errors. 4.43 to >0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations Answers are not well written or orally presented and lack clarity. Information is poorly organized. Assignment contains many spelling and grammatical errors.	7.5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome APA Format	2.5 to >2.05 pts Meets Expectations Follows all the requirements related to format, length, source citations, and layout. 2.05 to >1.88 pts Approaches Expectations Follows length requirement and most of the requirements related to format, source citations, and layout. 1.88 to >1.48 pts Falls Below Expectations Follows most of the requirements related to format, length, source citations, and layout. 1.48 to >0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations Does not follow format, length, source citations, and layout requirements.	2.5 pts
Total Points: 50