ANML5002TP Assessment Brief

TASK 1: In This Task You Are Focusing On ANATOMY Aka Structure.

Task 1A: Identify all relevant structures associated with the cardiac and respiratory systems, and describe how these structures interact with each other. = Name structures involved in BOTH systems and how they interact with each other in each system. (You can mention physiological processes and expand on it in Task B)

Task 1B:  Compare the structures of your body systems in dogs and cats, then describe how these structures would differ in a bird or a rabbit. = Compare the structures in both a cat AND a dog then discuss the differences you would see in a rabbit OR bird.

Task 1C: Describe how understanding the normal structures and relationships of organ systems helps veterinary nurses provide effective care.= How having an understanding of anatomy and relationships will help you as a veterinary nurse to provide care for your patients in the hospital.

Task 2: In This Task You Are Focusing On Function And Physiology 

Task 2A: Identify the physiological process and explain the normal bodily function. = You must identify 1 process PER system (2 in total) and how this process works. In order to not repeat the information from task 1, this is where you will focus on the PROCESS and what is happening in the body rather than the structures. Eg. if you mentioned gas exchange in Task 1 this is where you will be explaining the mechanism.

Task 2B: Explain how the identified physiological processes work together with the structures in your chosen body system in dogs and cats. Then explain how these functions are different in a bird or a rabbit. =Explain how the 2 processes you have chosen to collaborate in dogs AND cats and then discuss the differences you would see in a rabbit OR bird.

Task 2C: Explain why understanding this physiological process and the species-specific differences relates to veterinary nursing = How having an understanding of physiological process will help you as a veterinary nurse to provide care for your patients in the hospital.

Interprof Org & Sys Leadership-Summer 2026

Module 2: Assignment

Due: Jun 12

Source Calendar              Interprof Org & Sys Leadership-Summer 2026

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Developing Organizational Policies and Practices

Competing needs arise within any organization as employees seek to meet their targets and leaders seek to meet company goals. As a leader, successful management of these goals requires establishing priorities and allocating resources accordingly.

Within a healthcare setting, the needs of the workforce, resources, and patients are often in conflict. Mandatory overtime, implementation of staffing ratios, use of unlicensed assisting personnel, and employer reductions of education benefits are examples of practices that might lead to conflicting needs in practice.

 

Leaders can contribute to both the problem and the solution through policies, action, and inaction. In this Assignment, you will further develop the white paper you began work on in Module 1 by addressing competing needs within your organization.

 

Resources

 

 

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.

Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.

 

WEEKLY RESOURCES

 

To Prepare:

 

Review the national healthcare issue/stressor you examined in your Assignment for Module 1, and review the analysis of the healthcare issue/stressor you selected.

Identify and review two evidence-based scholarly resources that focus on proposed policies/practices to apply to your selected healthcare issue/stressor.

Reflect on the feedback you received from your colleagues on your Discussion post regarding competing needs.

The Assignment (1-2 pages):

 

Developing Organizational Policies and Practices

 

Add a section to the 2-3 page paper you submitted in Module 1. The new section should address the following in 1-2 pages:

 

Identify and describe at least two competing needs impacting your selected healthcare issue/stressor.

Describe a relevant policy or practice in your organization that may influence your selected healthcare issue/stressor.

Critique the policy for ethical considerations, and explain the policy’s strengths and challenges in promoting ethics.

Recommend one or more policy or practice changes designed to balance the competing needs of resources, workers, and patients, while addressing any ethical shortcomings of the existing policies. Be specific and provide examples.

Cite evidence that informs the healthcare issue/stressor and/or the policies, and provide two scholarly resources in support of your policy or practice recommendations.

Due to the nature of this assignment, your instructor may require more than 7 days to provide you with quality feedback.

By Day 7 of Week 3

Submit your revised paper.

 

submission information

Before submitting your final assignment, you can check your draft for authenticity. To check your draft, access the Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area.

 

To submit your completed assignment, save your Assignment as WK3Assgn_LastName_Firstinitial

Then, click on Start Assignment near the top of the page.

Next, click on Upload File and select Submit Assignment for review.

Discussion: Challenger

After reading the case and watching the material here: Challenger Case, write an initial discussion post (500 words)  in which you respond to the Challenger decision as if you were part of  the launch decision process reviewing the data the night before liftoff.

In your post, address the following:

• Explain whether the first table alone provides a clear enough reason to recommend a no-go decision.
• Discuss how the omission of the zero-damage flights changes the meaning of the analysis.
• Reflect on how including the full dataset improves the clarity of the relationship between temperature and O-ring damage.
• Explain where the forecasted 26°F launch temperature falls relative to the historical data and what that should mean for the launch decision.
• Consider the human and organizational pressures in the case. What factors may have affected how the engineers presented the data and how managers interpreted it?

Your response should be analytical  and grounded in the case. You do not need to compute statistics, but you  should clearly explain how the structure and presentation of data can  influence decision-making.

After posting your response, reply to at least one classmate (50-100 words).  In your reply, move the discussion forward by building on, questioning,  or refining their analysis. For example, you might comment on whether  the evidence was persuasive enough, whether the visualization changed  the argument, or how organizational pressure shaped the final decision.

This discussion should help you think about an important course theme: good analysis is not enough if the data is incomplete, biased, or poorly communicated.

 

Discussion: New Coke

After reading the case and watching the material here: New Coke, write an initial discussion post (500 words) analyzing why Coca-Cola’s decision to launch New Coke failed even though it was supported by extensive research data.

In your post, address the following:

• Identify the main research design flaw in the case.
• Explain why the blind taste tests misled decision-makers.
• Discuss what important variable or dimension was not being measured.
• Propose at least two additional or alternative research methods that could have better captured consumer reactions, especially emotional attachment, brand meaning, or loyalty.
• Describe what data you would collect today to avoid a similar mistake, using a mixed-methods approach that combines quantitative and qualitative evidence.
• Conclude with a brief reflection on what this case teaches about the difference between data-driven and data-informed decision-making.

Your response should be analytical,  specific, and grounded in the case. Focus on explaining why the  available data led to the wrong conclusion, not just on stating that the  launch failed.

After posting your response, reply to at least one classmate (50-100 words).  In your reply, move the discussion forward by extending, questioning,  or refining their analysis. For example, you might suggest a stronger  research method, challenge whether their proposed data would really  capture brand attachment, or expand on their distinction between  data-driven and data-informed decisions.

This discussion is designed to help you think critically about a central course lesson: having a large amount of data does not guarantee a good decision if the wrong thing is being measured

Discussion Topic

Healthcare Economics

Compare the health care systems from the country that you selected on the Wiki in Module 2 with the US healthcare system. In your comparison, discuss at least one example related to each of the three concepts below:

1. costs – for example, do most patients pay for their care out of pocket, through private insurance, or through a government program?
2. services provided – is it easy to access care in the country you have selected compared to the US healthcare system? How do the services available compare with those services available in the US?
3. outcomes – select an outcome such as life expectancy or infant mortality and compare the outcome in the US with the outcome in your selected country. Were you surprised by the difference in outcomes?

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Would you like me to help you draft a structured comparison essay based on this prompt (e.g., choosing a country like Canada, the UK, or Kenya to compare with the US), or would you prefer just a clean transcription for now?

SH5008QA –  Advancing the Health of the Population

Advancing the Health of the Population (SH5008QA) ASSESSMENT BRIEF

For SH5008QA Assignment, you must choose ONE question from the list below:

How can the COM-B model be applied in a health promotion campaign approach to tackling rising rates of chlamydia and gonorrhoea infection amongst young people in the UK?

What are the most significant social determinants of health (SDH) that are standing in the way of achieving the NHS Long Term Plan childhood obesity reduction targets, and what should be done to improve on these?

How can a health-in-all-policies (HiAP) approach improve breastfeeding rates among mothers in[chosen country]?

What are the most effective, evidence based public health initiatives (EBPH) to reduce smoking in high-risk populations in [chosen country]?

The SH5008QA essay structure is open and creativity is encouraged. Students will collaboratively develop an essay structure for each question, which they will further develop individually and submit to their tutor, on which they will receive formative feedback. Each question is centred around a key theoretical framework or model in public health and this must be explored and applied in the essay. 

Some general suggestions on the development and structure of your SH5008QA essay:

• Introduction
• Provide necessary key definitions
• Provide contextual background information relevant to your topic, using relevant public health datasets and policy
• Provide solutions, answers, and recommendations to your essay questions, applying key theory and literature to explain and justify your thinking
• Conclusion

write a brief paper (450 words) in which you reflect on at least two (2) of the different communities of which you are a part and how they affect your health and well-being (physical and/or mental), p

write a brief paper (450 words) in which you reflect on at least two (2) of the different communities of which you are a part and how they affect your health and well-being (physical and/or mental), positively and negatively. For example, your communities might include your ethnic community, occupational community, neighborhood community, etc. Perhaps you are part of a nursing community (occupational), a church, or groups such as fitness/sports, parenting, volunteering, or school community etc.

Properly formatted 7th Ed APA Title Page (see example, APA Paper) [Then insert page break] Introduction and description of the communities you belong/relate to Affect on your well-being (physical/mental) Affect on your well-being (positive/negative) Conclusion [Then insert page break] References [Then insert page break]

ouchstone 4: Organization Analysis & Strategic Recommendations SCENARIO: Select an organization you are familiar with or have worked for (currently or in the past). You are tasked with analyzin Touchstone 4: Organization Analysis & Strategic Recommendations

SCENARIO: Select an organization you are familiar with or have worked for (currently or in the past). You are tasked with analyzing the organization both internally and externally using some of the tools and frameworks you have learned in this course. You are also tasked with recommending changes to the organization’s strategy and structure, in addition to considering associated ethical implications. This assignment requires you to apply SWOT analysis, PESTEL analysis, Porter’s Five Forces of Industry Analysis, Porter’s Generic Strategies, and organization design concepts related to strategy-structure fit. You will prepare a slide deck containing your analysis and recommendations that could be presented to the organization’s Board.ASSIGNMENT: Your presentation will be 11-14 slides long, not including the title and references slides. It must include the following slides:

Title Executive Summary Organization Background Internal Strengths Internal Weaknesses External Opportunities External Threats Macro Environment Analysis: PESTEL Micro Industry Analysis: Porter’s Five Forces Generic Strategy Recommendations Organization Design Recommendations Ethical Considerations References If you’ve never used a presentation tool like PowerPoint or Google Slides before, don’t worry! The assignment template below will help you create slides for a basic slide presentation. Then you’ll be able to practice using the presentation technology as you put the finishing touches on your presentation.

Before you get started, let’s look at how you’ll be building the presentation, step by step.

Select an organization that you are familiar with.

The most successful learners select an organization that is a public company with readily available information to meet the analysis requirements of the rubric. These successful learners do not rely solely on their personal knowledge but instead use evidence from references to support points in the touchstone.

Learners that struggle with this touchstone are those who select an organization that is small, hyper-local, non-profit, or governmental; this includes municipalities or the company they work for. We suggest you avoid organizations in these categories.

Organizations that should NOT be used include:

Amazon Amnesty International US Bank Walmart Tesla

Assignment Brief Optional Module: Jewellery and Watch Valuations Assignment This assignment is for the optional module, Jewellery and Watch Valuations.

Our preference is that you complete and upload your assignment as a document using the Add Submission link. Make sure that your submission is accompanied by a Plagscan report, which can also be uploaded using this link. If you choose to complete your assignment in the text box do make sure that this is prepared in a Word document first and cut and pasted onto the platform. This is to save issues with lost work.

Your company have just re-fitted your store and a key feature will be a new internal jewellery valuation department. Your manager has asked you to evaluate the business case for setting up the valuation service. You will need to consider the investment required to get your new internal valuation service up and running (e.g. staffing, equipment and sales/marketing) as well as the benefits that the service would bring. (AC1.1)

Your business case to introduce a valuation service has been accepted and you have been asked to provide a short training for colleagues who might be involved in taking items in for valuation. Prepare some notes to hand out to colleagues. Your notes should:

Discuss the different reasons that a valuation might be required (AC1.2)

Explain the differences between an insurance valuation and a probate valuation (AC1.3)

List the questions that you would ask a customer when leaving an item for valuation (AC1.4)

NRNP 6650 Week 7 Assignment 1: Group Processes and Stages of Formation

Assignment Overview

In this assignment, students analyze group therapy dynamics using the video Group Therapy: A Live Demonstration from the course Learning Resources. Focus on group processes, formation stages, curative factors, and conflict management to build skills in facilitating effective group sessions. This 2- to 3-page paper supports understanding of how these elements influence client outcomes in psychotherapy groups.

Learning Objectives

• Analyze group processes and stages of formation.
• Analyze curative factors of groups.
• Analyze the impact of curative factors on client progress.
• Recommend strategies for managing intragroup conflict.

Preparation Instructions

1. Review this week’s Learning Resources on group processes.
2. View the media Group Therapy: A Live Demonstration and note group dynamics.
3. Reflect on insights from the video regarding formation stages and factors affecting progress.

Assignment Requirements

Write a 2- to 3-page paper addressing the following points. Use APA 7th edition formatting, including a title page, introduction, body, summary, and references. Support all recommendations with evidence-based literature.

• Explain the group’s processes and stage of formation, drawing from Tuckman’s model (forming, storming, norming, performing, adjourning).
• Explain curative factors that occurred in the group, such as universality or cohesiveness; describe how these factors might impact client progress.
• Explain intragroup conflict that occurred and recommend evidence-based strategies for managing it.

Note: The School of Nursing requires a title page, introduction, summary, and references in all papers. See the sample paper at the Walden Writing Center.

Submission Guidelines

Submit by Day 7. Name your file “WK7Assgn1+last name+first initial.(extension)”. Use the Week 7 Assignment 1 link in the classroom. Review the rubric before submission. Check draft authenticity via plagiarism tools and agree to the Global Reference Database if applicable.

Grading Rubric

(Excellent 100% – 90%; Proficient 89% – 80%; Basic 79% – 70%; Needs Improvement <70%)

Criteria	Excellent	Proficient	Basic	Needs Improvement
Group processes and stage of formation (30%)	Exceptional analysis with clear examples from video and theory.	Strong analysis with relevant examples.	Adequate but lacks depth.	Minimal or inaccurate analysis.
Curative factors and client impact (30%)	Precise identification; strong links to progress with evidence.	Good identification and links.	Basic coverage.	Incomplete or unsupported.
Intragroup conflict and strategies (25%)	Insightful explanation; evidence-based recommendations.	Solid strategies with support.	General strategies.	Limited or no evidence.
Writing and APA (15%)	Flawless; scholarly tone.	Minor errors.	Noticeable errors.	Major errors.

Sample Student Paper Excerpt

The group in Group Therapy: A Live Demonstration operates in the storming stage of Tuckman’s model, where members test boundaries and express initial conflicts over social challenges. Curative factors like universality emerge as clients recognize shared struggles, fostering hope and reducing isolation to advance individual progress. Intragroup tension arises when one member dominates discussions, yet the facilitator models active listening to de-escalate; evidence supports such interventions in building cohesion (Yalom & Leszcz, The theory and practice of group psychotherapy, 2020). Strategies include reframing conflicts as growth opportunities, which aligns with recent studies on group dynamics in mental health settings.

Curative Factors in Action

Building on the demonstration, group cohesiveness strengthens when members validate each other’s experiences, as seen in a study of outpatient therapy groups where this factor predicted 65% variance in symptom reduction (Burlingame et al., 2021). Case examples from adolescent anxiety groups show altruism—members offering support—accelerates norming and task focus.

• Cohesiveness correlates with attendance and outcomes in meta-analyses of 100+ trials.
• Universality reduces shame, per DSM-5-TR aligned research.

Real-world application appears in veteran PTSD groups, where shared narratives enhance interpersonal learning.

Managing Storming Conflicts

Students often overlook how unaddressed power struggles stall progress; compare CBT reframing versus NVC for resolution—NVC excels in diverse groups by emphasizing needs over blame. Key considerations include pre-group screening to match readiness levels, addressing a common rubric pitfall. Recent guidelines from the American Group Psychotherapy Association recommend structured check-ins; for instance, solution carousels generate buy-in.

1. Map conflict timelines to identify triggers.
2. Prioritize motivational interviewing for resistance.
3. Follow up with behavioral contracts for accountability.

This approach ensures ethical practice and high rubric scores.

References

Burlingame, G. M., McClendon, D. T., & Yang, C. (2021). Cohesion in group therapy: A meta-analysis. Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, Practice, Training, 58(3), 256–269. https://doi.org/10.1037/pst0000303

Tuckman, B. W., & Jensen, M. A. C. (1977). Stages of small-group development revisited. Group & Organization Studies, 2(4), 419–427. https://doi.org/10.1177/105960117700200404

Wheelan, S. A. (2021). Creating effective teams: A guide for members and leaders. Sage Publications. https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/creating-effective-teams/book259194

Yalom, I. D., & Leszcz, M. (2020). The theory and practice of group psychotherapy (6th ed.). Basic Books. https://doi.org/10.1177/05390184211038996

American Group Psychotherapy Association. (2022). Clinical practice guidelines for group psychotherapy. https://www.agpa.org/pubs/guidelines

Compose a 2- to 3-page APA paper analyzing group processes from a therapy video., Write a 2–3 page essay on curative factors in group formation., Submit a focused analysis of storming stage conflicts in groups.
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Week 8 Assignment: Group Therapy Progress Note

NRNP 6650 Week 8 Assignment: Develop diagnoses for clients in a group psychotherapy session and document using the Group Therapy Progress Note template. Explain and justify DSM-5 diagnoses for each client, evaluate CBT efficacy for the group with expected outcomes, and address legal/ethical implications. Submit a 2-page note plus discussion by Day 7, supported by evidence; review rubric for APA and HIPAA compliance.

Art Visit Review Guidelines/Outline for Paper Response:

Please read ALL instructions regarding the art visit.

This should be an IN PERSON visit to a museum/gallery/artistic place (studio, school art show/exhibit, art classroom, ART exhibition space and consists of professional artists and artwork (EX: Museums, Galleries, School art showcases (K-12 or Collegiate), Antique Shops, Pop-Up/street galleries, etc.)

*If you have questions about a location/gallery/etc. you wish to use for you review, please contact me.

Please note: It is HIGHLY encouraged and recommended if you are able to complete the art visit(s) in person if at all possible, PLEASE DO! It is the best way to experience art in person and beyond the computer or phone screen. **However, if that is not an option I am adding some virtual galleries and museums for you to peruse for your assignment. (Links below)

Be sure if you complete the virtual option that you are “touring” and “walking through” the galleries and museums/etc. as you would be required to do in person. You must answer all the questions/meet all the requirements of the assignment check list to receive the credit accordingly. You must also cite sources appropriately in MLA format (especially) if you are doing a virtual visit to check for plagiarism.

Virtual Websites: (Some may be repeated, but to give you a variety of options).

https://www.thecollector.com/free-online-museum-tours/

https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours

https://www.boundlessroads.com/360-virtual-tour/

Here’s a List of All the Virtual Tours You Can Take Right Now—for Free!

The review must be summarized/analyzed in at least 1-1½ typed page(s), double-spaced, with size 12 or 14 font. (Times New Roman or Verdana preferred).

*Be sure to write in paragraph format, not one long essay.

It must include the name and place of the exhibition/gallery/museum/place.

It must include the names of all the artists, unless it is a large group or juried show, and then you can use a number of artists included or just mention a few.

In the response/paper answer the following:

Give a brief formal description of:

-The exhibition/gallery/museum/etc.

-The art medium/materials used.

-Number of works, style or techniques used.

Give a gut reaction to the show.

-Did you like it or not? Explain why or why not?

Did it grow on you as you continued to view it?

Find a favorite. Titles are to be in italics or with “quotations” around it.

EX: “The Title of the Artwork” or “The Title of the Artwork” by (insert artist name(s)).

-Give the title and name of the artist who created it if it was a group show. Talk about why you selected it.

-Was it the subject matter, the colors?

-How did it differ from the other work(s) in the show?

-Talk about it formally and informally. Use vocabulary that you are learning in the class.

What does your “favorite” say about the artist, time period, etc.?

Grammar and clarity are a component of the grading.

Use formal language not slang or text message language.

Be specific, not general in your comments.

Please proof read your paper.

The RCC Honor Code applies.