Theory, Research, and Practice Discussion

Use The Relationships Among Theory, Research, and Practice Then. refer to the specific text: practicing nurses focus on unique individuals, researchers focus on systematically collecting knowledge about samples and populations, and theorists focus on abstract and general concepts and their interrelationships. Understanding the different perspectives of each of these groups in knowledge building shows their activities to be complementary.

How can nurses better understand these different perspectives?
How can nurses make the different perspectives complementary?
How can nurses use the principles of diffusion of innovations  to better understand the different perspectives of the activities in knowledge building for themselves?
How can nurses use the principles of diffusion of innovations to help colleagues better understand the different perspectives?

Bioarchaeologists Discussion

Imagine that you are working with a team of bioarchaeologists that has just excavated a medieval cemetery.  The cemetery has over 200 graves, with all ages and sexes represented in the skeletal sample.  You are interested in knowing if there are differences in the health between the ages and sexes of the individuals?

How would you answer the question above using skeletal remains?
What analyses would you need to conduct with the Skeltons, and what health indicators might you look for in the bones?

Plea Bargain Debate

1. Explain the plea bargaining process.
2. List the elements of a valid plea bargain.
3. Define the role of a judge in the plea bargaining process.
4. Create and provide an opinion on whether plea bargaining is a benefit to the United States criminal justice system and why.
If you are in favor of continuing plea bargaining, address arguments against its continued prevalence.
If you are against continuing plea bargaining, address arguments for its continued prevalence

Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Paper

The purpose of this project is to apply/associate the concepts presented in the course that entails negotiation and conflict resolution.

All papers should be proofread, free of spelling/grammatical errors, include proper citations, and be in accordance with current APA standards.

The word count minimum is 1000 words, double spaced, (if content aligned that would guarantee a C), required format is APA  and must include a cover page, reference page, and at least 2 additional scholarly references in addition to the textbook. The paper should include:

1. Introduction

2. The definition of negotiation and conflict

3. An explanation of the negotiation/conflict resolution strategies and tactics that are available to negotiators

4. The importance of seeing conflict as an opportunity for growth and transformation

5. The importance of effective conflict resolution for organizations

6. Conclusion