Initial Post Activity and Writing Prompts

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Initial Post Activity and Writing Prompts

You will be selecting one of the Action Focused Approaches covered this week (Behavioral Therapy, Reality Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy…etc.) and describing the approaches potential efficacy for use in you preferred future client population and work environment

  • First, consider the work environment and client/student population you wish to work with after graduation. For example, a clinical mental health counseling student may want to conduct outpatient counseling with survivors of abuse or Veteran with PTSD. A school counseling student may want to work in a small rural middle school or a large urban high school.
  • Second, review the Action Focused Approaches covered this week and select one that you feel would be particularly useful in your preferred future work environment.
  • Third, address the below prompts:
  1. Identify the approach you will be discussing and your preferred future work environment.
  2. Describe two reasons why you believe your selected approach would be useful when working in your preferred future work environment. Provide an example for each reason. Support with reference/s.
  3. Describe two potential limitations of using the selected approach when working in your preferred future work environment. Provide an example for each reason. Support with reference/s.
  4. Based upon your above analysis of the approach, how well do you feel you could personally apply the approach to addressing human dysfunction, wellness, growth, and change?
  5. TIP: Consider organizing your post with level one headings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

In considering the work environment and client/student population I wish to work with after graduation I believe “CBT can be a very helpful tool — either alone or in combination with other therapies — in treating mental health disorders, such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or an eating disorder. But not everyone who benefits from CBT has a mental health condition. CBT can be an effective tool to help anyone learn how to better manage stressful life situations” (Mayo Clinic, 2023). I envision working at a private practice and these are the type of clients and presenting concerns that I envision working with along with those that suffer from anxiety, grief/loss, and/or substance abuse.

 

Useful Reasons of CBT

One reason why I believe that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy would be useful is that this theory believes that our feelings are linked to our thoughts and behaviors. If we want to change the way that we feel, then we must reframe the way we think and alter our behaviors accordingly. The identifying and challenging automatic thoughts and images technique identifies this concern. “Thoughts and images are the most readily understood aspect of the cognitive model because clients can easily “catch” them and because they can quickly see the direct connection between their thoughts and their negative feelings and dysfunctional behaviors” (Neukrug, 2018, p. 371). The second reason why I believe CBT would be useful is the behavioral and emotive technique. “If a client is to change his or her automatic thoughts, he or she should also address the emotions and behaviors that have resulted from them” (Neukrug, 2018, p. 377). CBT is a full circle approach that can get to the root issue of the challenges in our life and help clients develop positive techniques that will reframe the way they think, feel, and behave. I have worked with a CBT therapist in the past and it was very helpful. I learned more about CBT and the benefits that it can have on my life. It is an approach that focuses on the present moment as well. Dwelling on the past or fear/anxiety of the future can negatively affect our emotional well-being.

 

Potential Limitations

In researching deeper about CBT, I learned that since this approach is more focused on the present moment, it may not be useful for clients that have deeper issues with their childhood and or family systems. Some clients may need to have a therapy approach that dives deeper into their past. Past traumas can deeply affect our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of our present, so this is something to keep in mind when evaluating presenting concerns of my clients. A second potential limitation to this approach is when presented with a client that is not willing to go all in with the process. “To benefit from CBT, you need to commit yourself to the process. A therapist can help and advise you but cannot make your problems go away without your co-operation” (The CBT Clinic, n.d.).

 

Personal Application of CBT

I truly feel that this approach fits my passion for counseling along with Person-Centered Counseling Therapy. CBT concentrates on building a strong alliance with your client so integrating both I feel will bring out my most authentic self in addressing human dysfunction, wellness, growth, and change. CBT is goal-oriented and having goals in life I believe are important. When thinking about counseling I want to be able to have the client envision their end goal to our therapy process. In seeing an end goal, I believe the client is more likely to buy-in to the CBT process and work hard to experience the necessary change of their current thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are negatively impacted their lives.

 

References

Mayo Clinic. (2023). Cognitive behavioral therapy.  https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/cognitive-behavioral-therapy/about/pac-20384610

Neukrug, E. (2018). Counseling theory and practice (2nd ed.). San Diego, CA: Cognella.

The CBT Clinic. (n.d.). Pros & Cons of CBT Therapy.  http://www.thecbtclinic.com/pros-cons-of-cbt-therapy

Using proper APA formatting, cite the peer-reviewed article you selected that pertains to your practice area and is of particular interest to you and identify the database that you used to search for the article.

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Using proper APA formatting, cite the peer-reviewed article you selected that pertains to your practice area and is of particular interest to you and identify the database that you used to search for the article. Explain any difficulties you experienced while searching for this article. Would this database be useful to your colleagues? Explain why or why not. Would you recommend this database? Explain why or why not.

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Parental Vaccine Education Intervention

Connors, J.T., Hodges, E.A., D’Auria, J., & Windham, L. (2018). Implementing vaccine hesitancy screening for targeted education. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 30(8), 450-459. https://doi.org/ 10.1097/JXX.0000000000000056

The area of interest I chose is the Parental Vaccine Education Intervention. This scholarly article discusses Increasing vaccine confidence through parent education and empowerment through comprehensible communication. Vaccinations against flu and infectious diseases are vital to reduce healthcare utilization and safeguard at-risk populations, especially during national healthcare crises like COVID-19. To prevent further outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases and to preserve herd immunity, parents should have an education on the timely need for the vaccination of their children.

After reading this week’s course content and the resources provided, navigating through CINAHL Plus with the full-text database and Walden Library is more accessible. I began researching to acquire pertinent information on the peer-reviewed article by referring to the “Walden Library.” In the Walden University Library, we can find 82 databases with access to thousands of electronic books and scholarly journals (Walden University, 2022). Within the Walden Library, we were allowed to select a database we wished to utilize. I used CINAHL and MEDLINE combined search databases, which provide different options to limit the search process.

When conducting internet research initially, I found it challenging to choose the best database given the university library’s wealth of online resources and the various options available with the topic of my interest. I had to enter the text for the subject of my interest which took me to many journals and articles available. I was able to simplify the search by using a variety of modes, expanders, and filters like peer-reviewed scholarly journals and publications from specific periods, and ultimately located the needed reference (Rao & Moon, 2021). I had to read the abstract to see if it was relevant to the selected topic.

However, after some consideration, I found that the university’s library’s CINAHL Plus, with a complete text database, was the most beneficial for my online searches since it consistently produces high-quality, top-notch peer-reviewed resources within specific periods. (Justesen et al., 2021).  On a positive note, the CINAHL database is user-friendly, enabling me to focus my searches using particular keywords and filters. CINAHL Plus, with full text, can find hundreds of credible and scholarly articles, nursing journals, and publications.

Given these results, I strongly recommend the CINAHL database to my Walden University colleagues as a helpful resource for learning more about our field of study. In addition to being simple to use, the database provides sophisticated search tools and makes it simple to cite sources (Justesen et al., 2021). It also has a wide range of nursing and health sciences topics, making it a comprehensive tool for academic study.

References

  • Connors, J.T., Hodges, E.A., D’Auria, J., & Windham, L. (2018). Implementing vaccine hesitancy screening for targeted education. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 30(8), 450-459. https://doi.org/ 10.1097/JXX.0000000000000056
  • Justesen, T., Freyberg, J., & Schultz, A. N. (2021). Database selection and data gathering methods in systematic reviews of qualitative research regarding diabetes mellitus-an explorative study. BMC Medical Research Methodology, 21(1), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12874-021-01281-2Links to an external site.
  • Rao, S., & Moon, K. (2021). Literature Search for Systematic Reviews. In Principles and Practice of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (pp. 11-31). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-71921-0_2Links to an external site.
  • Walden University. (2022). Library. Catalog.waldenu.edu. https://catalog.waldenu.edu/content.php?catoid=41&navoid=5230
  • Walden University. (2016). Academic guides: Evaluating resources: Journals. Waldenu.edu. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library/evaluating/resource-types/journals

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Poleshuck, E. L. (2005). Women’s health and the role of primary care psychology. In L. C. James & R. A. Folen (Eds.), The primary care consultant: The next frontier for psychologists in hospitals and clinics. (pp. 217–241). American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/10962-011Links to an external site..

The article I have chosen for this week is related to women’s health in the primary care setting. However, it goes on to explain the psychology that can help connect the Nurse practitioner or the primary caregiver to the patient to assist in maintaining psychological stability as well. This topic area inspires me to advocate not just for women’s health but also for their mental well-being. As healthcare executives, we should strive to help answer the question of transforming the system to avoid following the direction of others who are not as knowledgeable(Dolan et al., 2007).

I have used the Walden Library resource center to aid me in finding my article. The Walden Library is very user-friendly and allows you to add subtexts to your research to ensure that specific information is found for the study area. Literature that is synthesized and reported correctly contributes to nursing knowledge. It plays a vital role in guiding nursing practice and advancing research, helping readers understand what is known or not about a topic(Shellenbarger, T. 2016).

The only issue I have had with this database is that some of the articles need PDF attachments, and you may have to access another website to view the article, which may require special admissions to view the PDF form. Besides that minor detail, I recommend this database. This program is catered to scholarly nursing information and gives many articles on various research topics. The goal of all programs aims for students to graduate as safe, entry-level professionals, having received well-rounded exposure to the nursing field(Tingen et al.; H., 2009).

References

Shellenbarger, T. (2016). Simplifying Synthesis. Nurse Author & Editor, 26: 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1750-4910.2016.tb00224.xLinks to an external site.

Tingen, M. S., Burnett, A. H., Murchison, R. B., & Zhu, H. (2009). The importance of nursing research. The Journal of nursing education, 48(3), 167–170. https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20090301-10Links to an external site.

Dolan, T. C. (2007). Advocating for our patients. Creating a system that provides for all residents. Healthcare Executive, 22(2), 6.

Initial Post Activity and Writing Prompts

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Initial Post Activity and Writing Prompts

You will be provided the opportunity to apply principles from either Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to a situation. Please select one of the below two options for writing your initial post.

Initial Post Option 1: REBT

You will be applying the ABCDE approach from REBT to a situation in your life.

  • First, review the material in the textbook on the ABC approach from REBT
  • Second, think of an example in your life that you can apply the ABC approach to, and apply the approach to your situation. Please only self-disclose what you feel comfortable sharing with the class. Remember to also honor confidentiality and do not discuss your classmate’s posts with anyone outside of our class. If for any reason you would prefer not to self-disclose any personal information you may state that your post will be fictional, and you may pretend you are a fictional character of your choosing. You would then address the below points from the perspective of that fictional character.
  • Third, address the below prompts
  • Respond to the below prompts:
  1. Describe the ABCDE approach. Support with references.
  2. Describe a situation in your life (you will later apply the approach to this situation).
  3. Applying the ABCDE approach to your situation. In other words, discuss each of the letters (A, B, C, D, E) as they can be applied to your situation.
  4. TIP: Consider organizing your post with level one headings.

Initial Post Option 2: CT

You will be discussing strategies for working with cognitive distortions

  • First, review the material in the textbook on cognitive distortions from CBT.
  • Second, think of examples of cognitive distortions that you have observed. Please only self-disclose what you feel comfortable sharing with the class. Remember to also honor confidentiality and do not discuss your classmate’s posts with anyone outside of our class.
  • Third, address the below prompts:
  1. Identify and describe three distorted cognitions and provide a situation or context based on your experiences where you have observed those distorted cognitions (in other words, provide examples of those three distorted cognitions). Support with reference/s.
  2. Identify and discuss strategies that you would use to enable a client in this context to evaluate and subsequently modify each type of distortion. You may utilize your-self as the client or another individual (please do not list any personally identifiable information of other individuals). Support with reference/s
  3. TIP: Consider organizing your post with level one headings.

TIP: Consider organizing your post with level one headings.

***ATTACHED IS AN EXAMPLE*** MAYBE 1-2 PAGES OR LESS

Begin creating an academic and professional network by identifying which academic and professional connections and resources with which you need to collaborate to succeed in your MSN program and as a practicing nurse.

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Begin creating an academic and professional network by identifying which academic and professional connections and resources with which you need to collaborate to succeed in your MSN program and as a practicing nurse.

  • Consider individuals, departments, teams, and/or resources within Walden University and within your profession that you believe can support your academic and professional success.
  • Identify at least two academic and at least two professional individuals, colleagues, or teams that might help you succeed in your MSN program and as a practicing nurse.
  • Download the Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template.

The Assignment:

Academic and Professional Network

Complete Part 1 of your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template. Be sure to address the following:

  • Identify at least two academic and at least two professional individuals or teams to collaborate with to be successful in your MSN program and as a practicing nurse.
  • Explain why you selected these individuals and/or teams and how they will support your success in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse.

NURS 6002: Transition to Graduate Study for Nursing

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NURS 6002: Transition to Graduate Study for Nursing

 

 

 

 

Academic and Professional Success Plan Template

 

Prepared by:

 

<INSERT NAME>

 

This document is to be used for NURS 6002 Transition to Graduate Study for Nursing to complete Assessments 1-4. Just as importantly the document serves to organize your thoughts about planning for your academic and professional success.

For specific instructions see the weekly assessment details in the course or ask your instructor for further guidance.

 

 

Week 1 | Part 1: Developing an Academic and Professional Network

 

I have identified and secured the participation of the following academic (at least two) and professional (at least two) individuals and/or teams to form the basis of my network. This network will help me to clarify my vision for success and will help guide me now and in the future.

 

Directions: Complete the information below for each member of your network. For more than four entries repeat the items below with details of your additional network member(s) in the ‘ADDITIONAL NETWORK MEMBERS’ section.

 

 

NETWORK MEMBER 1

 

Name:

 

 

Title:

 

 

Organization:

 

 

Academic or Professional:

 

 

Why I selected this individual and/or team and how they will support my success in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse:

 

Notes:

 

 

 

 

NETWORK MEMBER 2

 

Name:

 

 

Title:

 

 

Organization:

 

 

Academic or Professional:

 

 

Why I selected this individual and/or team and how they will support my success in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse:

 

Notes:

 

 

NETWORK MEMBER 3

 

Name:

 

 

Title:

 

 

Organization:

 

 

Academic or Professional:

 

 

Why I selected this individual and/or team and how they will support my success in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse:

 

Notes:

 

NETWORK MEMBER 4

 

Name:

 

 

Title:

 

 

Organization:

 

 

Academic or Professional:

 

 

Why I selected this individual and/or team and how they will support my success in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse:

 

Notes:

 

 

 

 

Week 2 | Part 2: Strategies to Promote Academic Integrity and Professional Ethics

 

I have analyzed the relationship between academic integrity and writing, as well as the relationship between professional practices and scholarly ethics. I have also identified strategies I intend to pursue to maintain integrity and ethics of my academic work while a student of the MSN program, as well as my professional work as a nurse throughout my career. The results of these efforts are shared below.

 

Directions: In the space below craft your analysis/writing sample, including Part 1 (The Connection Between Academic and Professional Integrity) and Part 2 (Strategies for Maintaining Integrity of Work).

 

 

Part 1: Writing Sample: The Connection Between Academic and Professional Integrity

 

In the space below write a 2- 3-paragraph analysis that includes the following:

 

· Explanation for the relationship between academic integrity and writing

· Explanation for the relationship between professional practices and scholarly ethics

· Cite at least 2 resources that support your arguments, being sure to use proper APA formatting.

· Use Grammarly and SafeAssign to improve the product.

· Explain how Grammarly, Safe Assign, and paraphrasing contributes to academic integrity

 

 

 

PART 2: Strategies for Maintaining Integrity of Work

 

Expand on your thoughts from Part 1 by:

 

Identifying and describing strategies you intend to pursue to maintain integrity and ethics of your 1) academic work while a student of the MSN program, and 2) professional work as a nurse throughout your career. Include a review of resources and approaches you propose to use as a student and a professional.

 

Week 3 | Part 3: Research Analysis

 

I have identified one topic of interest for further study. I have researched and identified one peer-reviewed research article focused on this topic and have analyzed this article. The results of these efforts are shared below.

 

Directions: Complete Step 1 by using the table and subsequent space below identify and analyze the research article you have selected. Complete Step 2 by summarizing in 2-3 paragraphs the results of your analysis using the space identified.

 

 

 

 

 

Step 1: Research Analysis

Complete the table below

Topic of Interest:  
Research Article: Include full citation in APA format, as well as link or search details (such as DOI)  
Professional Practice Use:

One or more professional practice uses of the theories/concepts presented in the article

  
Research Analysis Matrix

Add more rows if necessary

 Strengths of the Research Limitations of the Research Relevancy to Topic of Interest Notes
   

 

      
   

 

      
   

 

      
   

 

      
   

 

      
   

 

      
   

 

      
   

 

      
   

 

      
   

 

      

 

 

Step 2: Summary of Analysis

Craft a summary (2-3 paragraph) below that includes the following:

· Describe your approach to identifying and analyzing peer-reviewed research

· Identify at least two strategies that you would use that you found to be effective in finding peer-reviewed research

· Identify at least one resource you intend to use in the future to find peer-reviewed research

 

 

 

 

 

Week 6 | Part 4: Finalizing the Plan

 

I have considered various options for my nursing specialty, including a close look at my selected (or currently preferred) specialty and second-preferred specialty. I have also developed a justification of my selected (or preferred) specialty. Lastly, I have examined one professional organization related to my selected or preferred specialty and considered how I can become a member of this organization.

 

The results of my efforts are below.

 

Directions: Complete Step 1 by writing 2-3 paragraphs in the space below comparing the nursing specialty you have selected – or the one you prefer if your choice is still under consideration – to your second preference. Identify each specialty and describe the focus and the role that graduates are prepared for. Identify any other differentiators you feel are significant, especially those that helped or may help you reach a decision.

 

Complete Step 2 by writing a paragraph identifying and justifying your reasons for choosing your MSN specialization. Be sure to incorporate any feedback you received from colleagues in this week’s Discussion Forum.

 

Complete Step 3 by examining and identifying one professional organization related to your selected or preferred specialty. Explain how you can become a member of this organization.

 

 

Step 1: Comparison of Nursing Specialties

Use the space below to write 2-3 paragraphs comparing the nursing specialty you have selected – or the one you prefer if your choice is still under consideration – to your second preference. Identify each specialty and describe the focus and the role that graduates are prepared for. Identify any other differentiators you feel are significant, especially those that helped or may help you reach a decision.

 

Step 2: Justification of Nursing Specialty

Use the space below to write a paragraph identifying and justifying your reasons for choosing your MSN specialization. Be sure to incorporate any feedback you received from colleagues in this week’s Discussion Forum.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 3: Professional Organizations

Use the space below to identify and examine one professional organization related to your selected or preferred specialty. Explain how you can become a member of this organization.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Assessment Traits Benchmark Assessment Description

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Assessment Traits Benchmark Assessment Description

As a mental health worker, it is essential to understand the family systems: Individuals and their roles and boundaries. This assignments will help you understand how to analyze a family system.

Access and complete the “Family Dynamics and Systems Worksheet 6.”

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

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

You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.

Submit the completed assignment by the end of Topic 8.

Benchmark Information

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:

MS Mental Health and Wellness

6.4: Analyze how interpersonal relationships are formed and maintained within families.

Attachments

Complete the “Family Analysis Project Part 5: The Impact of Stress” Worksheet.

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Assessment Description

In Part 2 of the Family Analysis Project, you selected one of the life stages. For this assignment, you will use that selected life stage to analyze the overall impact of various types of stress on your selected life stage. You will also analyze the challenges faced by middle adults.

Complete the “Family Analysis Project Part 5: The Impact of Stress” Worksheet.

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

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

You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.

Submit the assignment to your instructor by the end of Topic 6.

Attachments

All students are expected to contribute meaningful discussion related to the discussion topic of cultural diversity.  The term “cultural diversity” can also refer to having different cultures respect each other’s differences. Please answer and discuss the following questions.

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All students are expected to contribute meaningful discussion related to the discussion topic of cultural diversity.  The term “cultural diversity” can also refer to having different cultures respect each other’s differences. Please answer and discuss the following questions.

  • What is culturally sensitive nursing care?
  • How do you assess culture in nursing?
  • How can nurses improve/nurture diversity?

On-line etiquette and respect is expected! Plagiarism will not be tolerated. The student must document the use of sources per APA 7th edition guidelines. See Discussion Rubric under DQ content tab for grading requirements. I have also attached a link with the Rubric directly in the discussion question.

1 Initial post due: 11/3/23 9:00pm

  • Initial post 300 word minimum; 2 scholarly reference minimum within 5 yrs

The ACA Code of Ethics is based on six fundamental principles of ethical and professional behavior: nonmaleficence, beneficence, autonomy, veracity, justice, and fidelity

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The ACA Code of Ethics is based on six fundamental principles of ethical and professional behavior: nonmaleficence, beneficence, autonomy, veracity, justice, and fidelity. In your Learning Resources, you listened to seven faculty discuss these principles. For your Discussion this week, you will review the resources and consider how you have been able to develop your own personal morals, values, and ethical compass for behavior. You will also explore when it can be difficult to apply ethical principles in professional practice and practice applying an ethical decision-making process.

To Prepare:

  • Review the resources.
  • Think about how you developed your own morals and values.
  • Draw from the information put forth in the Learning Resources as compared to your own ethical and legal compass for behaviors.

Post the following:

  • Provide a brief summary of your three most important morals and values.
  • Discuss the ethical principle discussed in the faculty videos that may be most difficult to uphold.
  • Apply the ethical decision-making process presented in the faculty videos to identify actions you will take to minimize imposing your morals and values while upholding the ethical principle you identified above.

https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/COUN/6306/01/ELI/index.html

Please refer to the references in the link and the documents attached. thank you.