Assignment: Health care and Policy

Assignment: Health care and Policy Assignment: Health care and Policy Can you help me understand this Nursing question? Make a work with more than 350 words. APA 6 edition required and must be strictly done. ( be careful with in text citation and references, all the playout ) Assignment: Health care and Policy As an advanced practice nurse, one can engage in activism in order to achieve desired policy change at various levels including their own organization. Examine the following questions, #1 should nurses be unionized and #2 how does being unionized impact a workforce culture of safety? #3 Be sure to include one MSN Essential in your discussion that relates to this topic. **As a reminder, all questions must be answered to receive full credit for this discussion . Also, make sure to use scholarly sources to support your discussion.* Be on time, please APA handbook and MSN essentials will be provided. Text book: Unit 4 Policy and Politics in The Workplace ( Chapters 53,54,57,58 Nursing and the Courts, Licensure, Regulation & Safety ) will be provided. * et.al.png et.al_1.png apa_handbook.pdf policy___politics_in_nursing_and_health_care_7th_edition_.pdf masters_essentials.pdf APA Publication Guidelines A guide to using the American Psychological Association format in research papers Tutoring and Testing Center Student Affairs Building, Second Floor (954) 262-8350 ? (800) 541-6682 ext. 8350 APA Manual 1 APA Publication Guidelines What is APA? American Psychological Association (APA) has created a set of publication guidelines known as “APA style.” This document provides rules for writing and publishing research materials. This style is used primarily within the field of social sciences. Why Should I Use APA? APA provides standard guidelines for all research papers, reports, and essays. NSU students are expected to follow accurate APA rules when completing writing assignments. APA ensures that sources are properly cited, helping to avoid plagiarism. Where Can I Find More Information? Further information may be found in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association [APA Manual]. Copies of this manual may be found in the university library or online at: www.apastyle.org Students may also wish to check the following websites for information on APA: http://owl.english.purdue.edu http://www.dianahacker.com/resdoc 2 APA Manual Table of Contents I. Formatting a Paper 1. Parts of an Essay ………………………………………………………………………………………… 4 a. Title Page ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 4 b. Body ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5 c. References Page ……………………………………………………………………………………. 5 d. Section Headings ………………………………………………………………………………….. 5 2. Parts of a Research Report …………………………………………………………………………… 5 a. Title Page ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 5 b. Abstract ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5 c. Table of Contents ………………………………………………………………………………….. 6 d. Body (Sections of a Research Paper) ……………………………………………………….. 6 e. Section Headings ………………………………………………………………………………….. 7 f. References Page ……………………………………………………………………………………. 7 g. Appendix ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 7 Tables and Figures …………………………………………………………………………. .8 II. In-text Citations 1. Plagiarism ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 9 2. Paraphrasing …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 9 3. Quoting Directly ………………………………………………………………………………………. 10 a. Regular Quotes / b. Block Quotes…………………………………………………………. 11 4. Citation Placement ……………………………………………………………………………………. 12 5. Multiple Authors (Same Source) ………………………………………………………………… 12 6. Multiple Authors (Different Sources) ………………………………………………………….. 13 7. No Authors ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 13 8. Quoting a Secondary Source ……………………………………………………………………… 13 a. Within Text / b. In the References List ………………………………………………….. 13 8. Quoting Personal Communications …………………………………………………………….. 14 9. Modifying Direct Quotes …………………………………………………………………………… 14 a. Removing Text / b. Adding Text ………………………………………………………….. Assignment: Health care and Policy 14 III. References 1. General Guidelines……………………………………………………………………………………. 15 2. Document Identification System ………………………………………………………………… 15 3. Referencing Books and Sections of Books …………………………………………………… 16 4. Referencing Periodicals …………………………………………………………………………….. 19 5. Referencing Reports and Documents…………………………………………………………… 21 6. Referencing Audiovisual Media …………………………………………………………………. 22 7. Referencing Online Communication, Online Communities ……………………………. 23 IV. Sample Research Paper …………………………………………………………………………………….. 24 Note: The Publication of the American Psychological Association (6th Ed.) does not include a section on using a table of contents. However, it might be helpful for longer papers, such as dissertations or Master’s theses. The above Table of Contents is a common format that you may wish to follow. APA Manual 3 What Does This Booklet Cover? This booklet addresses the following aspects of APA style (or format): I. Formatting a paper II. In-text Citations III. References Students unfamiliar with the APA format should preview each of the three sections before writing their paper. Those familiar with all aspects of APA style may refer to specific information when needed. I. Formatting a Paper Academic writing is generally divided into two types—standard essays and research reports based on the writer’s clinical research. You must check with your instructor regarding the format of your paper. Essay A properly formatted standard paper includes three parts appearing in the following order: 1. Title page 2. Body Introduction Discussion Conclusion 3. References Research Report A properly formatted research paper includes six parts appearing in the following order: 1. 2. 3. 4. Title page Abstract Table of contents (optional) Body Introduction Literature Review Methods Results Discussion Conclusion 5. References 6. Appendix Tables and Figures (optional) Note: This body format is not used for all academic papers. It is applicable only to papers based on field research. The next few pages explain each of these parts in detail. 4 APA Manual 1. Parts of an Essay a. Title Page According to the APA Publication Manual, a title page should include a running head a title the author’s name the institutional affiliation Note: Some instructors may require other information on the title page, such as the title and course number, the submission date, and his/her name. It is the student’s responsibility to verify title page requirements with the instructor. Parts of a Title Page [APA—p. 23,229-230] (1) Running head On the first page double-click the header area. The header function will open. In the Options group on the top ribbon select Different First Page. In the Header & Footer group, select Page Number; select Top of Page; select Plain Number 1. The cursor should appear before a number. Type in the following: Running head: YOUR PAPER TITLE. The entire string of text should not exceed 50 characters, including letters, spaces, and punctuation. Click TAB until the page number moves to the right margin.Assignment: Health care and Policy Click on the X on the top ribbon to close the header. (1) Running head: LIFE CYCLE 1 (2) Life Cycle of Turtles: From Birth to Death (3) Jane Smith (4) Nova Southeastern University (2) Title Capitalize all main words in the title. Double-space all lines on the title page. Place in the upper half of the page. Title should not exceed 12 words. (3) and (4) Author’s Name and Affiliation Type your name on the line below the title. (If more than one author, list several student names on one line). On the next line type the full name of the university. Tip: To center your words, click on this button : OR highlight text and press Ctrl + E APA Manual 5 b. Body The body contains an introduction, a discussion, and a conclusion. [APA—p. 27; 35; 36 respectively] Use Times New Roman, 12-point font. Double-space all text. Use one-inch margins on all sides. Align all paragraphs to the left. Indent new paragraphs five spaces. Insert a header to appear on the rest of the pages. Tip: To insert a header, go to the second page of the paper. Double-click the header area. The header function will open. In the Header & Footer group, select Page Number; select Top of Page; select Plain Number 1. The cursor should appear before a number. Type in YOUR PAPER TITLE in caps. Click TAB until the page number moves to the right margin. Click on the X on the top ribbon to close the header. APA PAPER 3 Writing an APA Paper The introduction of your academic paper will start with a strong thesis statement which tells your reader what your paper is about. The introduction may also provide a preview of the topics or main ideas that you will discuss in your paper. The body of your paper may be a few paragraphs or several pages long, depending on the type of paper your instructor requires you to write. c. References Page The references page appears at the end of the document. For more information, see References (pages 15-24). d. Section Headings Standard essays do not typically have sections. The parts of the paper, such as introduction, body, and conclusion, should not WORKPLACE BULLYING be identified with headings. For section headings in a research paper, see p. 7. Abstract 2. Parts of a Research Report a. Title Page (see p. 4 ) b. Abstract [APA—p. 25] An Abstract is a brief summary describing the purpose and content of the paper. The Abstract follows the title page. It is written as a single paragraph. It is double-spaced. It is between 150 and 250 words in length. Center the word “Abstract” at the top of the page. Capitalize the first letter only. Skip one line and type the text of the abstract in a block format (aligned left, using no indentations). 2 The aim of the study was to address the topic of workplace bullying and to experience the process of facilitation. A series of workshops was held to explore the issue of workplace bullying. The aim of the facilitation process was to examine workplace bullying and to create solutions for better handling and resolution of the issue. Education, training, and clear policy-making were determined to be the three major categories of solutions that should be implemented within organizations. 6 APA Manual c. Table of Contents Center the words “Table of Contents” at the top of the page. Double-space all entries. Assignment: Health care and Policy Align left all entries. Indent all sub-headings five spaces. Note: Most academic APA papers do not require a table of contents. However, individual instructors may require that a table of contents be included in the paper. APA PAPER 2 Table of Contents I. Formatting a paper Parts of paper …………….………….4 1. Title page ……………………….. 4 2. Abstract …………………………. 6 3. Table of contents ………………… 6 4. Text ………………………………7 a. Introduction ……………7 b. Methods ……………… 7 c. Results …………………7 d. Discussion ……………..7 e. Conclusion ……………..7 d. Body Note: Papers entailing field research, where you set up a study and collect data, should include the following sections: (1) Introduction [APA—p. 27] This section prepares the reader for what’s to come. Introduce reader to the topic/problem under discussion. State why it is important to discuss. State briefly what is already known about this topic. State very briefly how the topic will be explored in this paper. State the main claim (hypothesis) that is made about the topic. (2) Literature review [APA—p. 10] This section is focused on setting the stage for research. It should offer the following: A summary of the literature devoted to the topic Conclusions drawn on the topic so far The need for further research revealed by this review (3) Methods [APA—p. 29] This section provides the reader with details about how the research was conducted. It may include information about research subjects and materials used. (4) Results [APA—p. 32] This section presents the results of the research. It is different from the Discussion section in that the results are not analyzed, but simply reported. (5) Discussion [APA—p. 35] This section analyzes the research results. APA Manual (6) 7 Conclusion This section reviews the major points of the paper and paraphrases the information in the introduction. It reminds the readers what they have just learned. Reiterates the topic/problem discussed States the importance of the findings Summarizes the main findings of the research Leaves the reader with a final thought or recommendation e. Section Headings [APA—p. 62] APA proposes the following three levels of STUDY HABITS headings: 1. Centered, Bold, Uppercase and Lowercase Method (1) Heading 2. Flush left, bold, Uppercase and Lowercase Participants (2) Heading Assessments (2) 3. Indented, bold, lowercase paragraph heading ending with a period. Internal instruments. (3) 15 f. References Page The References page appears at the end of the document. For more information, see References (pages 15-24). g. Appendix (optional) [APA—p. 38,39] An appendix includes supplemental information that may be useful to the reader. The information may include, but is not limited to, the following materials: Instructions to participants Original questionnaires Raw data Interview transcriptions Sign-up sheets Consent forms Statistical calculations STUDY HABITS 15 Appendix A Test Anxiety Directions: Circle Y (Yes) if you agree with the statement or N (No) if you disagree. 1. Y N I feel anxious or sick to my stomach before a test or exam. 2. Y N I sometimes think negative thoughts before I write a test. An Appendix must include two pieces of 3. Y N No matter how much I study, I information: a name and a title, both often feel unprepared to write tests. centered. The name is “Appendix,” unless the 4. Y N I would rather write a longpaper contains more than one. In that answer test than a multiple-choice case, each appendix should be placed on a separate page and named in test. alphabetical order (“Appendix A,” “Appendix B,” etc.). The title is listed below the word “Appendix.” Capitalize all main words in the title. 8 APA Manual (1) Tables and Figures APA PAPER 3 The APA Publication Manual separates non-textual information into two categories: Tables and Figures. Remember to introduce tables with a brief statement that tells the reader what to look for. Highlight the most important information, but do not repeat specific facts or statistics that will be evident to the reader. Tables [APA—pp. 128-150; 151; 230] are documents that organize numerical data into columns and rows. Table 4 Figures [APA—pp. 150-167; 230] include all other types of visual illustrations, photographs, charts, graphs, diagrams, and drawings. (2) Guidelines for Inserting Tables and Figures Number of Sales of XYZ Jeans at ABC Company during the first four months of 2005. Note. The values represented are actual sales statistics. Adapted from “Sales of Denim Jeans in South Florida,” by I. M. Fake, 2006, The Jeans Journal, 70, p. 114. January February March April Aventura Mall 120 111 100 97 Assignment: Health care and Policy Dadeland Mall 223 201 186 154 Dolphin Mall 96 90 83 72 Sawgrass Mills 299 268 245 202 Tables or figures enhance the reader’s understanding of the topic without repeating APA PAPER 4 the text already written. Tables and figures provide only vital This is an example of how to insert a figure into your document. Introduce the figure and information. Avoid including extra explain why you have included it. Remember information that may confuse the reader. to include a figure number and a title below the figure. Tables and figures must be clear and easy to read. Consider font size, font style, Figure 2. Political affiliation among college students in 2007. and color when determining font. From “This is a fake book title,” by I. M. Fake and M. R. (Remember that certain colors—ex. Pretend, 2006, Behavioral Studies Fake Journal, 100, p. 34. yellow—are difficult to read). Tables and figures must have a caption, Political affiliation among college which consists of two parts: students in 2007 Assign each table and figure a 60% 50% number. For example, “Table 4.” 40% Party 30% Name each table and figure with a 20% 10% specific title that accurately identifies 0% Democrat Republican Independent the information. For example, “Flowchart for including figures in a document.” Refer to a table or figure by its number. For example, “as shown in Figure 3” or “see Table 2.” APA Manual 9 II. In-Text Citations Internal (in-text) citation identifies the source of information. It is used to give credit to authors whose ideas or thoughts are used within the academic paper. Internal citations allow the reader to identify the source and find the borrowed information within it. 1. Plagiarism [APA—pp. 15-16] Plagiarism is the improper use of another person’s words or ideas. Plagiarism includes quoting someone’s words without giving them credit, stealing someone’s idea, and paying someone to write your paper. Regardless of whether the plagiarism is intentional or not, it is a serious academic offense. In order to avoid plagiarism, cite all sources used in research. Sources May Include the Following: Books Magazines / journals / newspaper articles Database articles Films Television programs Radio documentaries Websites Blogs Internet bulletin boards / forums E-mails Encyclopedias Personal Communications 2. Paraphrasing [APA—pp. 170-174] Paraphrasing is stating the original material in your own words. Changing a few words in an otherwise untouched quote does not constitute paraphrasing. In order to paraphrase effectively, the information must be re-stated in a new way. Therefore, successful paraphrasing occurs when you are able to maintain the intended meaning of the original source without copying the words or sentence structure. Tip: Read the information to be paraphrased, then close the book/ turn off the computer. Make sure you understood the information; then, restate it in your own words. Go back and check for accuracy. Doing this helps prevent you from copying words or sentence structure, which may constitute plagiarism. 10 APA Manual Example: Read the original passage below and compare it with the paraphrased versions. Original Passage “Adult learning research helps to explain why immersion is so important” (Hewett & Ehmann, 2004, p. 11). Unacceptable Paraphrasing Research in adult learning assists us in explaining why immersion is so important. Acceptable Paraphrasing According to Hewett and Ehmann (2004), current research gives insight into why immersion is a valuable aspect of adult learning. Paraphrases must be cited with the name of the author and the year of publication of the original source. Citing the page number is optional. Current research provides insight into why immersion is a valuable aspect of adult learning (Hewett & Ehmann, 2004). OR According to Hewett and Ehmann (2004), current resear …Assignment: Health care and Policy Get a 10 % discount on an order above $ 100 Use the following coupon code : NURSING10

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