Assignment Criteria: For this assignment, develop a scholarly paper that includes the following criteria:
1. Identify and define health disparity related to the advanced practice nurse’s area of practice or chosen specialty. a. HIV/AIDS,
2. Discuss three social determinants of health.
3. Describe how the three social determinants of health could influence the identified health disparity.
4. Identify the epidemiology associated with the chosen health disparity
.a. Specify the incidence at the state level
b. Specify the incidence at the national level
5. Describe the cultural considerations related to the chosen health disparity.
6. Describe the health care literacy challenges of the population impacted by chosen health disparity.
7. The scholarly paper should be in narrative format, 4 to 5 pages excluding the title and reference page.
8. Include an introductory paragraph, purpose statement, and a conclusion.
9. Include level 1 and 2 headings to organize the paper.
10. Write the paper in third person, not first person (meaning do not use ‘we’ or ) and in a scholarly manner. To clarify:we, you, me, our may not be used. In addition, describing yourself as the researcher or the author should not be used.
11. Include three professional peer-reviewed scholarly journal references to support the paper (review in Ulrich Periodical Directory) and be less than five (5) years old.
12. APA format is required (attention to spelling/grammar, a title page, a reference page, and in-text citations)..
The Foundation for Critical Thinking () shares many of its documents online. Among these documents is their list of 35 Critical Thinking Skills (see link below). Experience has shown that the appropriateness of critical thinking for use within Christian Schools is sometimes questioned.
The validity of using what may be considered a progressive or postmodern resource is also questioned. Christian schools should not ignore contemporary educational thought and practice, but rather think critically about these theories and practices. Do the ideas align with biblical truth? For this you will write 12-15 biblical critical thinking skills (I find the list of 35 a bit long for practical use).
As you complete this assignment you will be practicing Critical Thinking and developing a working list of Critical Thinking skills for use within an educational institution.
Evaluate and identify the most important skills (your subjective analysis). Perhaps reduce the list to around twenty. You may want to read through the biblical references prior to starting this process.
Once the list has been narrowed use the biblical references (page two) to identify critical thinking that aligns with skills on the abbreviated list. In doing this you have not only validated the skill but you are in a position to write an integrated version of the skill.
You need not be limited to this list of references. Consider the list a “work in progress”. Think beyond to other references (Proverbs, examples of critical thinkers (or non-thinkers etc.).
Each skill on your integrated list should include the following:
The statement of the integrated skill—the integrated skill should retain the essence of the original skill while either correcting or amplifying the skill
A question the student might ask in regard to the skill
The biblical reference (both scripture and reference)
A reference to the original skill (i.e. S-15)
This assignment may be done individually or collaboratively. Upload the document to the course website in a word document. If working in a group, all individuals must submit a document with your names of the group on the document.
Example from 35 Critical Thinking Skills
S-15: developing criteria for evaluation: clarifying values and standards (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (Links to an external site.)
Integrated Skill
Evaluate and clarify ideas (concepts), thoughts, and values through the lens of the inspired Word of God
Question: Have evaluated the accuracy of what I just thought, heard or read by seeing if it agrees with what God has said in scripture? Does it align with my biblical worldview?
16 All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; 17 so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 NAS
Scripture Related to Critical Thinking
2 Timothy 3:16-17 New American Standard Bible (NASB), Regarding a Standard
16 All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; 17 so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.
Matthew 7:24 New American Standard Bible (NASB), Implies Two
(300 words) Select one of the questions below and using short essay format (intro, middle, and conclusion), develop a critical focus (or) to present your interpretation.
Paragraph your response (at least two paragraphs). You may briefly summarize a scene or interaction from the story to place it in context but this should be no more than two-three sentences.
Spend most of your time on your interpretation of the story. When appropriate, refer to Ellison’s use of language, the story’s setting, narrative view, or any use of irony or satire, etc. as this helps you develop your interpretive response.
1. Consider the significance of the grandfather’s dying speech. How does the narrator understand his grandfather’s words – and how do you as reader understand them? What might be considered ironic regarding about the grandfather’s message? In your response, explain how this reinforces and important theme of the story.
2. Take some time to think about the “magnificent” blonde dancer. What does she mean to the white audience? What does she mean to the black men taking part in the battle royal? In your response consider the connection between the narrator as well as the blonde dancer’s ‘position’ in society as you apply a feminist interpretation to the story.
3. Analyze the symbolic value of the battle royal as well as the message it conveys to you, the reader. Why is the audience so upset when the narrator accidentally says “social equality” instead of “social responsibility”? What do those words mean to us? What did those words mean to the audience during the 1950s?
4. What is the American Dream to you? How is the American Dream portrayed in this story? Does it fit your idea of the American Dream? Why or why not? Take some time to develop your interpretation of this concept as you refer to the story itself.
5. Discuss your response to the story. What stands out to you as a reader? Point to a particular scene in the story that affected or disturbed you the most. Consider how Ellison’s description makes the scene vivid. How might you relate the story to events today?
There are significant differences in the quality and span of life between individuals and some populations experience a disproportionate amount of disease burden. This assignment will identify a health disparity and discuss social determinants of health, epidemiology, cultural considerations, and health care literacy.
Assignment Criteria: For this assignment, develop a scholarly paper that includes the following criteria:
1. Identify and define health disparity related to the advanced practice nurse’s area of practice or chosen specialty. a. Some examples include asthma, cancer, cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes, obesity, low birth weight, infant mortality, HIV/AIDS, TB, Depression, Schizophrenia, Substance Use Disorders, suicide, homicide.
2. Discuss three social determinants of health.
3. Describe how the three social determinants of health could influence the identified health disparity.
4. Identify the epidemiology associated with the chosen health disparity.
a. Specify the incidence at the state level
b. Specify the incidence at the national level
5. Describe the cultural considerations related to the chosen health disparity.
6. Describe the health care literacy challenges of the population impacted by chosen health disparity.
7. The scholarly paper should be in narrative format, 4 to 5 pages excluding the title and reference page.
8. Include an introductory paragraph, purpose statement, and a conclusion.
9. Include level 1 and 2 headings to organize the paper.10. Write the paper in third person, not first person (meaning do not use ‘we’ or ) and in a scholarly manner. To clarify: we, you, me, our may not be used. In addition, describing yourself as the researcher or the author should not be used. 11. Include four professional peer-reviewed scholarly journal references to support the paper (review in Ulrich Periodical Directory) and be less than five (5) years old.
12. APA format is required (attention to spelling/grammar, a title page, a reference page, and in-text citations).
1. Discuss how the advanced practice nurse can reduce health disparities in underserved communities through inter-professional collaboration among healthcare team to design evidence-based health promotion intervention/program
1. Locate and share technological device or technology that focuses on health promotion and disease prevention.
2. Describe how the advanced practice nurse could utilize this technological device or technology to shape very definition and nature of nursing practice
1. Locate and share a ToolKit from the CDC, WHO, United States Preventative Services Taskforce, Million Hearts, or Healthy People 2030. Detail how an advanced practice nurse can utilize the tool kit for a specific population that is affected by health care inequities.
3. 2 peer reviewed articles less than 5 years old.
