Stem cells are the basis for every organ and tissue in our bodies. We continually rely on stem cells to replace and rejuvenate tissues lost every day, such as hair, blood, and skin. Stem cells have two important properties: self-renewal (making copies) and differentiation, which lead to the cells that make up our organ and tissue systems.

Completing this activity will assist you in mastering Module Level Outcome 1.

First:

1.Review

oUnderstanding Stem Cells [PDF, file size 974 KB] from the National Academies

oStem Cell Facts (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. [PDF, file size 360.11 KB] from the International Society for Stem Cell Research

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2.View

oWhat are stem cells? (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. [Video, 04:10 mins] – Craig A. Kohn

Next, submit the following:

·Download a copy of the therapeutic value of stem cells worksheet[doc, file size 44.5 KB] in a Word document format, complete all of the questions, and then save and submit it.

You are also encouraged to do your own research through our library on the topic. Do not forget to include in-text citations and complete APA style references for all sources. The Excelsior Library Citation Tip Sheets and Resources (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. will be a helpful guide. You may also wish to use a citation generator – you just insert the information, and it creates the citation in the format you indicate (MLA or APA, for example). Here are 3 citation generators to choose from:

1.Citation Machine (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

2.Bibme (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

3.EasyBib (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Compose your work in a .doc or .docx file type using a word processor (such as Microsoft Word, etc.) and save it frequently to your computer. For those assignments that are not written essays and require uploading images or PowerPoint slides, please follow uploading guidelines provided by your instructor.

Check your work and correct any spelling or grammatical errors. When you are ready to submit your work, click “Upload Submission.” Enter the submission title and then click on “Select a file to upload.” Browse your computer, and select your file. Click “Open” and verify the correct file name has appeared next to Submission File. Click on “Continue.” Confirm submission is correct and then click on “Accept Submission & Save.”

Submit an evidence-based practice paper about cultural competency in mental health nursing. An evidence-based practice paper allows you to explore best practice and help improve client outcomes on a psychiatric unit. Your paper should describe how you, as a nurse, will include – or have included – cultural awareness in a client diagnosed with a mental illness. The person you describe could be someone in your clinical setting, someone you have worked with in the past, or a theoretical client.

Remember that culture can also include gender equality, sexual orientation, and other cultures besides race and religion – including cultures unique to one particular family. Your paper should be at least 3 pages (double-spaced, not including the title or reference pages) in APA Format and include:

• Assessment: Discuss what you would assess in regard to a client’s culture. For example, are there specific dietary requirements? Are schedule changes necessary to avoid conflicts with religious practices? Who is the spokesperson for the family? What would you assess?
• Diagnosis: List any mental health nursing diagnoses this person has or may be at risk for. Include at least one cultural diagnosis.

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• Planning: What planning needs to be done to ensure the cultural and emotional safety of the client?
• Implementation: What are interventions that would ensure the safety of your client in regard to culture? Include at least two interventions. For example, if your client has religious beliefs that affect the ability to take medications, what interventions would you create to ensure the client’s safety? What can you do to make sure the client’s cultural needs are met?
• Evaluation: How will you evaluate whether your implementation was effective? Make sure the parameters are objective and measurable.
• In your summary, discuss whether any completed interventions were successful. What could be done differently in the future? If the interventions have not yet been carried out, you might discuss some institutional changes that could be made to ensure cultural safety for all clients in that setting.

Your paper should utilize proper APA guidelines and include at least three scholarly sources to support your paper. A scholarly source is a source that has been peer reviewed and has appropriate authors that are credentialed

Write a 3–5 page executive summary that examines an organization’s diversity policies and practices.

Becoming a nursing leader requires a good deal of thought, consideration, and evaluation of the qualities you believe are essential for a nurse to effectively lead in the delivery of health care.

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

· Competency 2: Apply systems theory and systems thinking to facilitate health care delivery and patient outcomes. 

(IMPORTANT) –Analyze the impact of a diverse nursing workforce on patient outcomes.

· Competency 3: Analyze the role of multiculturalism and diversity in organizational and systems structure and leadership. 

(IMPORTANT)-Analyze how a health care organization integrates diversity and multiculturalism into its practices.

(IMPORTANT)-Analyze current recruitment and retention policies to identify gaps between best practices and current policies.

· Competency 4: Evaluate how power relates to health care organizational structure, behavior, and leadership. 

(IMPORTANT) -Recommend evidence-based changes to the organizational structure and systems leadership that empower a diverse workforce.

· Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is consistent with the expectations of a nursing professional. 

(IMPORTANT) -Write content clearly and logically, with correct use of grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and current APA style.

Assessment Instructions 

Preparation

To prepare for this assessment, use the Capella library and the Internet to study the impact of health system’s power structure on nursing, leadership, diversity related to empowerment in nursing and patient outcomes, and recruitment of a diverse workforce. You may also wish to look for examples of an executive summary on the Internet.

· Identify a type of health care facility and examine the Web site and available public information to review the organization of the nursing department, nursing recruitment, and any information about the diversity of the system’s workforce and leadership.

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o You may use the health care setting in which you currently work or have worked in the past.

o Describe the type of organization and region. Example: a major Midwestern teaching hospital or a rehabilitation hospital on the East Coast. 

o Do not report the name of the facility.

Deliverable: Executive Summary of Organizational Diversity

Read the following scenario:

Scenario:

The city in which you work has undergone a significant population shift within the last 10 years, due to increased employment, education opportunities, and an influx of immigrants and refugees. To put the population shift in perspective, the local school district enrollment report states that nearly 100 languages are spoken in the schools, up from 32 languages in the last census. Senior leadership has asked you to examine all types of multiculturalism and diversity within your health care organization.

To do this, you will need to use a systems perspective to examine the relationship between a diverse workforce and patient outcomes; identify gaps between best practices and the organization’s diversity policies, and make a recommendation for organizational change.

In the executive summary:

· Analyze the impact of a diverse workforce on patient outcomes. 

o In what ways or situations might multiculturalism and diversity impact health care delivery or patient outcomes?

o How is diversity defined in the organization?

· Analyze how the health care system integrates diversity and multiculturalism into its practices. 

o Is the makeup of the organization’s leadership representative of the patient and employee populations? Is this important? What would you change?

o Explain how multiculturalism and diversity can impact health care delivery or patient outcomes.

· Analyze current recruitment and retention policies to identify gaps between best practices and current policies.

· Assess the level of integration and importance of multiculturalism and diversity in a health care organization. 

o Are all types of diversity recognized and included?

o Provide support for your position by including 2 or 3 examples of the integration of multiculturalism and diversity into the organization.

· Recommend evidence-based changes to the organizational structure and systems leadership that empower a diverse workforce. 

o What changes would you champion as a health care leader to make the system more responsive to patients and the organization’s workforce?

Make your document easy to scan for readers by:

· Using subheadings to organize content.

· Using bullet points and phrases for main points, in addition to short, succinct paragraphs.

· Including a visual, such as a graph, table, or chart.

Additional Requirements

· Written communication: Written communication should be free of errors that distract from the overall message.

· APA formatting: Resources and in-text citations should be formatted according to current APA style and formatting.

· Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point, double-spaced.

· Length: Summary report should be 3–5 pages.

· Number of resources: Use a minimum of three peer-reviewed resources.

 Details:

In this assignment, you will be writing a 1,000-1,250-word essay describing the differing approaches of nursing leaders and managers to issues in practice. To complete this assignment, do the following:

1. Select an issue from the following list: nursing shortage and nurse turn-over, nurse staffing ratios, unit closures and restructuring, use of contract employees (i.e., registry and travel nurses), continuous quality improvement and patient satisfaction, and magnet designation.
2. Compare and contrast how you would expect nursing leaders and managers to approach your selected issue. Support your rationale by using the theories, principles, skills, and roles of the leader versus manager described in your readings.

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3. Identify the approach that best fits your personal and professional philosophy of nursing and explain why the approach is suited to your personal leadership style.

4. Identify a possible funding source that addresses your issue. Consider looking at federal, state, and local organizations. For example: There are many grants available through the CDC, HRSA, etc.
5. Use at least two references other than your text and those provided in the course.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA 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.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.