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Strengths, Challenges, Opportunities and Threats (SCOT) is a simple yet comprehensive way of assessing the positive and negative forces within and outside your organization so you can be better prepared to act effectively. It reminds the project leader to build on strengths, minimize challenges, seize opportunities, and counteract threats.

Assignment Prompt

Each student will perform a SCOT (formerly SWOT) analysis in their practice that identifies strengths, challenges, opportunities and threats to assist in making strategic plans and decisions in the implementation of the EBP.

Submit a 1-2 slide PowerPoint presentation of a SCOT analysis as it relates to your project.

• Format: Power Point with diagram
• Research: At least one peer reviewed reference within the last 5 years
• NO PLAGIO MORE THAN 10%
• DUE DATE MARCH 19, 2025

Describe your clinical experience for this week.

 Must be on Geriatric Patient

• Did you face any challenges, any success? If so, what were they?
• Describe the assessment of a patient, detailing the signs and symptoms (S&S), assessment, plan of care, and at least 3 possible differential diagnosis with rationales.
• Mention the health promotion intervention for this patient.
• What did you learn from this week’s clinical experience that can beneficial for you as an advanced practice nurse?
• Support your plan of care with the current peer-reviewed research guideline.

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources

I need a 3 fold brochure, bak and front of Protocols for preventing the wrong site, wrong procedure,or wrong person surgery. 

i upload an example 

 One common dilemma faced by psychiatric nurse practitioners is determining who the “client” is. Given that children are typically brought for treatment by their parents, describe how the psychiatric nurse practitioner would respond to a child who discloses they are indulging in illicit behavior and asks you not to tell his or her parents.

 Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted, and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. 

Food in Health Promotion

Objective: This discussion post aims to explore the concepts of hunger and food insecurity, and to analyze nutrition assistance programs that address food insecurity among different population groups in the United States.

Discussion Questions:

1-Define Hunger and Food Insecurity

2-Differences Between Hunger and Food Insecurity:

3-Select two nutrition assistance programs that address food insecurity among different population groups in the United States. For each program, provide the following information:

• Target Population:
• Program Overview:
• Benefit:
• Explain at least one significant benefit 
• Drawback:
• Discuss at least one potential drawback 

4. Critical Analysis:

• Evaluate the impact of the selected nutrition assistance programs on food insecurity and overall health promotion. Use evidence from scholarly sources to support your analysis.
• Consider the broader implications: Discuss how these programs contribute to public health goals and address social determinants of health.

5.Conclusion:

• Summarize the key points discussed in your discussion post.
• Reflect on the importance of addressing food insecurity through targeted nutrition assistance programs.
• Emphasize the role of healthcare professionals in advocating for and supporting these programs to promote health and well-being in their communities.

As a reminder, all discussion posts must be a minimum of 2 PAGES references must be cited in APA format 7th Edition, and must include a minimum of 2 scholarly resources published within the past 5 years.

DUE DATE : WEDNESDAY MARCH 19, 2025 NO LATER

NO PALGIO MORE THAN 10% ACCEPTED 

Compare the primary care NP role with other APN roles. What are the similarities among the roles, what are the differences, and how would you communicate the role to a healthcare provider and a consumer?

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points. 

References not older than 6 years

i will have to submit it to turn it in

no chat gbt 

rubric

Discussion Rubric

Discussion Rubric

CriteriaRatingsPts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdentification of Main Issues, Problems, and Concepts

5 ptsDistinguished
Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues, problems, and concepts.

4 ptsExcellent
Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues, problems, and concepts.

2 ptsFair
Identifies and demonstrate an an acceptable understanding of most of issues, problems, and concepts.

1 ptsPoor
Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues, problems, and concepts.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUse of Citations, Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines

3 ptsDistinguished
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing. High level of APA precision and free of grammar and spelling errors.

2 ptsExcellent
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. Moderate level of APA precision and free of grammar and spelling errors.

1 ptsFair
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.

0 ptsPoor
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention.

3 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResponse to Posts of Peers

2 ptsDistinguished
Student constructively responded to two other posts and either extended, expanded or provided a rebuttal to each.

1 ptsFair
Student constructively responded to one other post and either extended, expanded or provided a rebuttal.

0 ptsPoor
Student provided no response to a peer’s post.

2 pts

Total Points: 10

After studying Module 1: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following in a single post:

1. You name.
2. Your location. (City, State)
3. Your academic major(s) and minor(s).
4. Your current job position.
5. Your career internship experience(s).
6. Your student club(s)
7. Your sport(s).
8. One unique experience, talent, or aspect you would like us to know about you.
9. What do you hope to do upon completion of your degree?
10. Your interests outside work – what you do for fun, relaxation, hobby.
11. Also, acknowledge that read the syllabus in its entirety and understand it.

Spiritual Autobiography & Genealogy
Share the following content with your classmates to the extent that you feel comfortable. If you prefer to share a more complete version with your professor only, then email the full version to them directly:

1. Your religious affiliation (and denomination):
2. The Name of your parish or congregation of worship and its location:
3. Your degree of religious commitment and your religious roles:
   1. Your frequency of participation (including church services, Bible studies, teaching Sunday School, music or liturgical dance rehearsals, youth or young adult group meetings, et cetera):
   2. Your religious role(s) (such as: pastor, rabbi, bishop, priest, deacon, seminarian, sacristan, acolyte, musician, liturgical dancer, lector, catechist, Sunday school teacher, usher, youth group member, congregant, et. cetera).
4. Your sacramental history (such as: baptism (christening), reconciliation, eucharist/communion, confirmation, bat mitzvah, bar mitzvah, matrimony, religious order vows or promises, ordination):
5. List and describe your history regarding:
   • Intense religious or spiritual experiences, conversion, spiritual rebirth and/or the Holy Spirit
     • These could be experienced in the many settings, such as: sacraments [including baptism, confirmation, reconciliation, eucharist, matrimony], church services, altar calls, wakes, funerals, spiritual concerts, retreats, churches, chapels, home, eucharistic adoration, icon contemplation, rosaries, processions, meditations, serving vulnerable & materially poor people, art [dancing, composing texts, drawing, painting, sculpting, composing music, playing music, singing], amidst Creation/Nature [star gazing, boating, sailing, canoeing, rowing, rafting, tubing, sledding, skiing, surfing, sailboarding, swimming, diving, snorkeling, SCUBA diving, biking, hiking, mountain climbing, running, skating, gymnastics, zip lining, bungy jumping, hang gliding, sky diving, piloting, other sports, seashores, lakesides, riversides, mountaintops, mountainsides, islands, et cetera])
6. Your family’s ethnicity(ies) and nationality(ies) of ancestral origin:
7. Turning points (such as: conversions) in the history of your family’s religious affiliation(s):

Note: When completing this assignment, why not use the Media RecorderLinks to an external site. to create a video or link to a YouTube videoLinks to an external site. to answer the questions above?

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 150 words. Incorporating resources is not required, however, you must cite them correctly if referencing. The instructor will provide proper citation instructions in the announcements.

Please ensure that the Discussion includes more than 200 words with scholarly articles, and the plagiarism level must remain below 20%.

Mounjaro vs Ozempic: A Guide to Two Endocrine Disorder Treatments

Well-established pharmacological agents have made considerable advances in treating endocrine disorders, precisely type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and obesity. Newer agents, such as Mounjaro (tirzepatide) and Ozempic (semaglutide), are well-known for their blood sugar-regulating and weight loss-promoting effects. Both agents are incretin-based therapies but have unique pharmacological profiles that affect their clinical use.

Similarities

Mounjaro and Ozempic have many similarities, including their mechanism of action and therapeutic benefits. Both agents, as incretin mimetics, act on the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor to increase insulin release, decrease glucagon secretion, and delay gastric emptying, ultimately resulting in better control of blood sugar levels. (Jastreboff et al., 2022). Furthermore, both Exenatide and Semaglutide are injected subcutaneously and have demonstrated clinically meaningful weight loss in people with T2DM and obesity (Garber, 2022). These similarities underline their potential for aiding in ameliorating blood glucose levels and the more general metabolic derangements accompanying obesity and diabetes.

Differences

While they have similarities, Mounjaro and Ozempic vary in some important ways. Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist, while Ozempic (semaglutide) is a specific GLP-1 receptor agonist (Frías et al., 2021). Mounjaro’s extra GIP receptor activity provides better insulin secretion and potential additional weight loss benefits than Ozempic. Clinical trials have indicated that tirzepatide may significantly reduce HbA1c and body weight more than semaglutide (Jastreboff et al., 2022). Additionally, there are also differences in dosing; Ozempic is started at a lower dose (0.25 mg weekly) and titrated to a maximum of 2 mg weekly, while Mounjaro is available in a range of doses (2.5 mg to 15 mg weekly) to suit different patient needs (Garber, 2022).

Clinical Implications

Introducing Mounjaro and Ozempic is initiating a new phase in T2DM and obesity management. The improved weight loss and glycemic control with Mounjaro could translate into preferential usage in patients needing more robust metabolic agents. However, healthcare providers need to consider cost, willingness to take medication, and risk of complications such as gastrointestinal disturbance for proper therapy. More studies are necessary on these agents’ long-term safety and cardiovascular impact.

Conclusion

Mounjaro and Ozempic are valuable agents in the pharmacologic management of diabetes and obesity, respectively; because these medications have different mechanisms of action and clinical effects, individualized treatment decisions are needed to provide the best possible patient results.

References

Frías, J. P., Davies, M. J., Rosenstock, J., Pérez Manghi, F. C., Fernández Landó, L., Bergman, B. K., & Liu, B. (2021). Tirzepatide versus semaglutide once weekly in patients with type 2 diabetes. New England Journal of Medicine, 385(6), 503-515. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa2107519

Garber, A. J. (2022). Incretin-based therapies in managing type 2 diabetes: Role of GLP-1 receptor agonists and dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonists. Diabetes Care, 45(Suppl 1), S219-S227. https://doi.org/10.2337/dc21-S014

Jastreboff, A. M., Kaplan, L. M., Frías, J. P., Wu, Q., Du, Y., Sturm, K., & Hompesch, M. (2022). Effects of tirzepatide on body weight in people with obesity: A phase 3 trial. New England Journal of Medicine, 387(3), 205-216. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa2206038

Semaglutide vs Trizepatide. https://www.premieraestheticsva.com/post/semaglutide-vs-trizepatide