For this assignment please find an article which addresses the benefits of utilizing vitamins, herbs and minerals versus using manufactured drugs and write an essay about it. You must submit the article with your assignment.

Directions:

• Typed paper – 3 page summary doubled spaced; Times Roman 12pt.-Microsoft Word; 1 inch margins. 
• Paraphrase – Do not plagiarize
• Cite where article was retrieved and attach a copy of the original article to the summary. Post both as attachments. Do not provide any web links in place of the original article.  Original article and summary must be submitted together as attachments.
• ***Do not copy and paste article in the submission space. Any article summary submitted in this manner will not receive any credit.****
• May use newspaper, medical journals, magazines, peer review articles, etc.
• Dates when Drug Articles are due is listed on the course syllabus.  Please know that no drug article will be accepted via email or after the due date No exceptions. Listed below is a sample of how the medical article should look.  Do not use Wikipedia website. This is not an accepted academic website.

Rubric

Drug Articles (1)Drug Articles (1)CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTyped 1 page summary50.0 ptsFull Marks0.0 ptsNo Marks50.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDrug article attached.50.0 ptsFull Marks0.0 ptsNo Marks50.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDoubled spaced; Times Roman 12pt.-Microsoft Word; 1 inch margins.20.0 ptsFull Marks0.0 ptsNo Marks20.0 pts
Total Points: 120.0PreviousNext

2. Question 2 is not part of the article 

 Please choose one capsule, gelatin coated, Timed-released or extended-release medication. Please give the name, purpose of medication and pros and cons of the medication. Why is it important that your medication be time released? Essay must be at least 2 page in length, double spaced, 12 font.

Rubric

Some Rubric (1)Some Rubric (1)CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome 2 page essay, 12 font, double spaced3.0 ptsFull Marks0.0 ptsNo Marks3.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePurpose of medication3.0 ptsFull Marks0.0 ptsNo Marks3.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePros and cons given2.0 ptsFull Marks0.0 ptsNo Marks2.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWhy is this medication time released?2.0 ptsFull Marks0.0 ptsNo Marks2.0 pts
Total Points: 10.0PreviousNext

Reply 1

 CAT: For the research of relationship of smoking and lung cancer, is it an experimental, quasi-experimental, and nonexperimental research? Why 

Reply 2

Experimental Group: The group in a research study that receives the experimental drug, treatment, or procedure (Helbig, 2018).

Experimental [Randomized] Research Design: A type of quantitative research design that is highly controlled to study cause and effect with independent and dependent variables (Helbig, 2018).

• Example: Researcher manipulates one or more areas (independent) in the effects of temperature and humidity on work performance with at least two variables (high temp, low humidity and low temp, high humidity, etc.) within as many different workplace settings as available. The researcher could then measure the performance of workers in each condition (dependent) (Stone-Romero, 2011).

Quasi-Experimental Research Design: A type of quantitative research design that is partially controlled that studies cause and effect of variables (Helbig, 2018). No randomization.

• Example: People received performance-contingent pay based on their work but their supervisors would be responsible for the planned and unplanned treatment (performance-contingent treatment) or if their supervisor did not deliver as planned could offset the design (Stone-Romero, 2011). The studies need to be fair across the board and we cannot guarantee that all supervisors will “grade” their employees on the same scale or fairly, people are picked accordingly without randomization but can be useful when experimental experiments are not possible.

Nonexperimental Research: A research study that does not involve an experimental drug, treatment, or procedure (Helbig, 2018). Quantitative or qualitative.

• Example: Causes are assumed to be measured instead of manipulated; studying the relation between job enrichment and satisfaction. This is not a randomized study the data are collected from units that have independent variable from unknown causes. “The assumption would be erroneous if the self-reports systematically as a function of factors other than objective levels of enrichment” (Stone-Romero, 2011). Since this design deals with measured levels, it can be found to have very low levels of validity. This type of design may be more likely to be manipulated since it is measured instead of manipulated so there may be “favoritism” so this type should be avoided if possible.

The differences between each can be seen in the definitions but an experimental research design is quantitative that is highly controlled study where the dependent and independent variables matter, quasi-experimental is also quantitative but is only partially controlled with no randomization, and last, nonexperimental it is research that does not involve experimental drugs, treatments or procedures; it can be qualitative or quantitative.

 References
Helbig, J. (2018). Applied statistics for health care.Retrieved from https://lc.gcumedia.com/hlt362v/applied-statistics-for-health-care/v1.1/
Stone-Romero, E. F. (2011). Research strategies in industrial and organizational psychology: Nonexperimental, quasi-experimental, and randomized experimental research in special purpose and nonspecial purpose settings. In APA handbook of industrial and organizational psychology, Vol 1: Building and developing the organization. (pp. 37–72). American Psychological Association. https://doi-org.lopes.idm.oclc.org/10.1037/12169-002

Scholarly Activities (TOPIC FALL PREVENTION STRATEGIES IN HOSPITALS)

Throughout the RN-to-BSN program, students are required to participate in scholarly activities outside of clinical practice or professional practice. Examples of scholarly activities include attending conferences, seminars, journal club, grand rounds, morbidity and mortality meetings, interdisciplinary committees, quality improvement committees, and any other opportunities available at your site, within your community, or nationally.

You are required to post at least one documented scholarly activity by the end of this course. In addition to this submission, you are required to be involved and contribute to interdisciplinary initiatives on a regular basis.

Submit, by way of this assignment, a summary report of the scholarly activity, including who, what, where, when, and any relevant take-home points. Include the appropriate program competencies associated with the scholarly activity as well as future professional goals related to this activity. You may use the “Scholarly Activity Summary” resource to help guide this assignment.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

APA style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.

Assignment: Assessing a Healthcare Program/Policy Evaluation

Program/policy evaluation is a valuable tool that can help strengthen the quality of programs/policies and improve outcomes for the populations they serve. Program/policy evaluation answers basic questions about program/policy effectiveness. It involves collecting and analyzing information about program/policy activities, characteristics, and outcomes. This information can be used to ultimately improve program services or policy initiatives.

Nurses can play a very important role assessing program/policy evaluation for the same reasons that they can be so important to program/policy design. Nurses bring expertise and patient advocacy that can add significant insight and impact. In this Assignment, you will practice applying this expertise and insight by selecting an existing healthcare program or policy evaluation and reflecting on the criteria used to measure the effectiveness of the program/policy.

To Prepare:

• Review the Healthcare Program/Policy Evaluation Analysis Template provided in the Resources.
• Select an existing healthcare program or policy evaluation or choose one of interest to you.
• Review community, state, or federal policy evaluation and reflect on the criteria used to measure the effectiveness of the program or policy described.

The Assignment: (2–3 pages)

Based on the program or policy evaluation you selected, complete the Healthcare Program/Policy Evaluation Analysis Template. Be sure to address the following:

• Describe the healthcare program or policy outcomes.
• How was the success of the program or policy measured?
• How many people were reached by the program or policy selected?
• How much of an impact was realized with the program or policy selected?
• At what point in program implementation was the program or policy evaluation conducted?
• What data was used to conduct the program or policy evaluation?
• What specific information on unintended consequences was identified?
• What stakeholders were identified in the evaluation of the program or policy? Who would benefit most from the results and reporting of the program or policy evaluation? Be specific and provide examples.
• Did the program or policy meet the original intent and objectives? Why or why not?
• Would you recommend implementing this program or policy in your place of work? Why or why not?
• Identify at least two ways that you, as a nurse advocate, could become involved in evaluating a program or policy after 1 year of implementation.

Write a critical appraisal that demonstrates comprehension of two qualitative research studies. Use the “Research Critique Guidelines – Part 1” document to organize your essay. Successful completion of this assignment requires that you provide rationale, include examples, and reference content from the studies in your responses.

Use the practice problem and two qualitative, peer-reviewed research article you identified in the Topic 1 assignment to complete this assignment.

In a 1,000–1,250 word essay, summarize two qualitative studies, explain the ways in which the findings might be used in nursing practice, and address ethical considerations associated with the conduct of the study.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.