Health Systems Comparison

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BACKGROUND TO THIS ASSESSMENT

Health Leaders are often interested to see how our national experiences of health and health care compare on an international scale. These comparisons create a broader perspective for researchers, policymakers and the general public.  Being aware of the successes and setbacks of other countries may inform how new policies, health interventions or preventative measures are developed and implemented in ones own country. International health comparisons can help making valid comparisons of health across different countries however it is important that comparison is possible.

The paper you produce for this assignment will require careful consideration and use of international comparisons. If the data and methods that underlie these correlations have significant gaps (as in years of non-collection), there could be invalidity of the results. There are methodological issues to consider in assessing data availability and quality, and in deciding which countries to compare.

You should ensure that there is clear documentation of any decisions about the data used and the countries selected should provide adequate rationale providing the limitations and assumptions are clear and duly considered. These decisions can influence the differences observed between countries and the conclusions reached.  The following check-list will assist the preparation of the required evidence to undertake this comparison.

(FULL INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES ARE IN THE POWERPOINT ATTACHED BELOW).

Course Definition and Alignment Table

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Construct a 12-page course definition with an accompanying alignment table for a nursing education course using a topic of your choice. Include a 12-page memo to a department supervisor that contains a rationale for the assessment and evaluation strategies you plan to use in the course.

Note: The assessments in this course build upon one another and you are required to complete them in the order in which they are presented.

SHOW LESS
Assessing and evaluating program effectiveness requires you to understand the entire alignment of a course, from the way it is presented to potential learners to the final analysis of aggregated data.

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

Competency 1: Apply principles of assessment and evaluation for use in nursing education programs.
Construct a course description that clearly supports the educational program outcomes.
Align learning objectives to program outcomes.
Describe program assessment and evaluation strategies used in a nursing education course.
Competency 4: Evaluate the achievement of learning outcomes.
Align appropriate professional standards and/or regulations to learning objectives in a nursing education course.
Competency 6: Communicate as a practitioner-scholar, consistent with the expectations for a health care professional.
Write clearly and logically, with correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.
Correctly format the assessment, citations, and references using APA style

Assessment Instructions
Note: The assessments in this course build upon one another and you are required to complete them in the order in which they are presented.

Scenario
Imagine that you are a nurse educator in a local organization. You have been asked to create a new course for your nurse education program. You have been given latitude to select both the topic and the nurse population.

Your supervisor would like you to create a course definition document that includes the following elements:

A course title and course description.
The learning objectives.
The related program description and program outcomes.
Alignment of the external standards or regulatory guidelines that pertain to the educational program offering.
This year, the department is asking all nurse educators to pay particular attention to how the evaluation and assessment design of courses help ensure that both learning and program outcomes will be met.

In addition, leadership has recognized the importance of evidenced-based practice and standards of care. To that end, at least one external national nursing standard should be aligned with the objectives for your assignment.

Part One Course Definition and Alignment Table
Identify a specific health care issue, setting, and learner audience.

Your course definition should consist of the following:

Course description, vision, and rationale.
The course learning objectives.
A description of the program offering.
The program outcomes.
Use a table to show alignment of assessment and evaluation strategies. Include the following in your table:

Examples of assessment and evaluation tasks/assignments.
Alignment of learning objectives to program outcomes.
Alignment of program outcomes to external standards.
You may use (but are not required) the Course Definition and Alignment Table Template, linked in the Resources under the Capella Resources heading.

Part Two Memo to Department Supervisor
Return to the scenario above. Compose a short (12 pages) memo to the department supervisor that introduces your course and supports the academic rationale behind your design.

Your memo should contain the following:

A brief description of the specific nurse educational setting
Title of the proposed course.
A researched rationale that explains:
Your assessment of why the course is needed and how the course supports the program offering.
A brief description of the academic reasoning behind your evaluation design strategy.
At least three relevant scholarly sources that support your rationale.
Recommendation for next steps.
Additional Requirements
Follow the Assessment Formatting Guidelines, linked in the Resources under the Required Resources heading. In addition, your assessment should meet the following requirements:

APA format: Use correct APA style and formatting for the rationale, paying particular attention to citations and references.
References: Include at least three peer-reviewed scholarly resources from the last 5 years.
Length:
Course definition: 1 page (not including cover page and reference list).
Memo to supervisor: 1 page.
Alignment table: No page limit.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Compile your course definition, memo, and alignment table into one document before submitting

Preschool internship

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1. A 4 page theory paper (double spaced) about your site and its mission, the psychological theories or methods used to create change and your critique of them.
2. My internship site is in preschool. Use knowledge of psychology. The theme of this essay is my first time working in kindergarten. The mission is to take care of the children in the class, because I have no experience, in the beginning, I felt anxious and confused, which is hard for me. I didn’t know if I could finish the mission assigned to me by my supervisor. For example, I can’t even remember the names of every child. Two weeks later, I became more confident and did better than before. You also need to critique the psychology knowledge you use.
3. Reference books are The successful internship 4th is best, if not 3rd.

Safety Vs Ethical Decisions

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When a restaurant employee slipped on spilled soup and fell, requiring the evening off to recover, the owner realized that workplace safety was an issue to which she had not devoted much time. A friend warned the owner that if she started creating a lot of safety rules and procedures, she would lose her focus on customers and might jeopardize the future of the restaurant. The safety problem is beginning to feel like an ethical dilemma. Suggest some ways the restaurant owner might address this dilemma. What aspects of human resource management are