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Using your understanding of extemporaneous compounding and advanced pharmacy discuss why some medications must be compounded in a sterile environment and why others do not. What types of pharmacies will perform sterile compounding? What are the dangers of preparing these medications without using proper sterile technique?

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You are the Event Leader and planner of your event, and your course project should encompass the following items in the following sequence (use this as an outline for your project).

1.    Title page
2.    Table of content
3.    Introduction
4.    Expectations of the event planners, client, attendees, and other stakeholders. What are their goals? Then, review how you will meet those goals.
5.    Describe the concept and theme that you have selected based on the stakeholders’ expectations. Present any background or facts that will enable the reader to clearly understand the issues. Explain why you chose that concept and theme, and how it supports the goals of the event. Include the number of attendees, exhibitors (if any), location, date, staff, and any sub-events, as appropriate.
6.    Prepare the event budget and describe how you will realistically acquire needed funds (if through sponsorship, attendance, etc). Also include if this is a for-profit, break-even, or not-for-profit event.
7.    Review the contracts, permits, and ethical issues you may encounter. Explain any potential legal implications.
8.    Choose a location for this event. Research the Internet for various possibilities. Give a brief analysis and description of the location. Include a detailed description of décor, furniture, fixtures, or any special requirements.
9.    Describe how you will set this event. Include a timeline, which works backwards from the start time detailing the load-in factors and set-up times.
10.    Explain how you plan to market the event. How would you create interest with the potential attendees of the event? What type of pre-event communications might be used to motivate the guests or attendees?
11.    How will your guests or attendees be arriving? How are they traveling to the event? How will they be greeted when they arrive to the event site?
12.    Describe the event atmosphere and physical environment at the event site. Explain the venue at the event site.
13.    Describe your plan for any food or beverages served at the event: menu, serving style. Explain how the menu and serving style correlate with the concept and theme of the event.
14.    Describe your plan for activities at the event. Thoroughly explain the activities and what you require for this event. What type of entertainment will you have? An event is like a theatrical play; it has a plot, message, and characters (event components).
15.    When an event is over, all that is left are memories. What amenities might you give to your guests; a giveaway that will provide a tangible memory?
16.    Review the vendors you will be using to handle aspects of your event (such as catering).
17.    Detail technology you will be using -- audio/visual, interactive, communications, or other special technology required for your event.
18.    Review safety and security policies, and procedures you would incorporate into the event.
19.    What accommodations do you need for special needs of your guests?
20.    Detail how you would manage the cleaning and breakdown of the event.
21.    Include a summary and/or conclusion for your project.
22.    Include a reference page.

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You will provide a PowerPoint presentation to take with you to an interview for a position at JP Morgan chase. Your goal is to take what you learned in this course to impress a potential employer what you learned will significantly help and improve the strategy of the business. Please use a variety of text, images, and charts on your slides to make your points. Please use references and citations where appropriate.

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Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is:

To apply a change process using the ACE Star Model of Knowledge Transformation and a systematic review after identifying a clinical topic of concern and related nursing practice issue.
The information from the 'Illustration' part of our lessons in Weeks 1-6 will mentor you through this process. Your change process is to be set up as a pilot project.
Course Outcomes
This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:

CO2: Proposes leadership and collaboration strategies for use with consumers and other healthcare providers in managing care and/or delegating responsibilities for health promotion, illness prevention, health restoration and maintenance, and rehabilitative activities. (PO#2)

CO8: Selects evidence for best practices when planning professional nursing care involving systems, processes, and devices for individuals, families, aggregates and communities. (PO#8)

Points
The assignment is worth 225 points.

Due Date
Submit your completed assignment by Sunday end of Week 6 by 11:59 p.m. MT.

Directions
Please do not use any of the Nurse Daniel information for your own topic, nursing intervention, or change project. Nurse Daniel serves as an example only to illustrate the change process.

Please review the infographic as way to guide you in getting started with your assignment: Developing an Assignment with Integrity (Links to an external site.)

A short tutorial with tips for completing this assignment may be viewed below or by reading the transcript (Links to an external site.).


EBP Change Process (form)

Download the EBP Change Process form (Links to an external site.) during Week 1.
The use of this specific form is REQUIRED and is due at the end of Week 6.
A short tutorial with tips for completing this assignment may be viewed in the short video above.
Identify a clinical topic and related nursing practice issue you think needs to be changed.
Locate a systematic review on your topic from the CCN Library databases. Be sure this involves nursing actions.
Work through each step of the ACE Star Model as outlined on the assignment form (Star Points 1-5: Discovery, Summary, Translation, Implementation, and Evaluation). Respond to the instructions provided on the form.
Follow the activities and thinking of Nurse Daniel in Weeks 1-6 in the 'Illustration' part of each lesson. He will be working through a clinical topic and nursing practice issue to demonstrate a change (ACE Star Model and systematic review).
Work on a portion of the process each week, as the illustration unfolds.
Please reach out to your instructor for feedback or assistance with your PICOT question as needed.
Required and Additional Background Reading in Weeks 1 and 2 under Readings is available for more information on the ACE Star Model and the use of systematic reviews.
Please cite any references (in APA format) of your systematic review or other scholarly document (optional) as needed. Paraphrasing information, rather than quoting, is expected. No quotes for this assignment please!
For questions about this assignment, please contact your instructor.
Use the grading rubric as a final way to check that all components of the form have been completed. The rubric is the tool your instructor will use to assess your content.
Reminder

Before preparing your assignment, please review this "Crediting Sources Made Simple (Links to an external site.)" resource. This tool is intended to help you understand scholarly writing, APA, referencing, and crediting. Please reach out to your instructor with any questions as you prepare your assignment.

**Academic Integrity**

Chamberlain College of Nursing values honesty and integrity. All students should be aware of the Academic Integrity policy and follow it in all discussions and assignments.

By submitting this assignment, I pledge on my honor that all content contained is my own original work except as quoted and cited appropriately. I have not received any unauthorized assistance on this assignment. Please see the grading criteria and rubrics on this page.

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Rubric
Week 6: EBP Change Process Assignment Grading Rubric
Week 6: EBP Change Process Assignment Grading Rubric
Criteria    Ratings    Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSelected Systematic Review
A systematic review from the CCN Library databases was selected, identified, and was appropriate for the selected nursing change process.
25.0 pts
One systematic review from the CCN Library databases was identified and was clearly appropriate.
22.0 pts
A systematic review was selected from the CCN Library databases and was mostly appropriate for a nursing change process.
20.0 pts
A systematic review was selected from the CCN Library databases and was fairly appropriate for a nursing change process.
10.0 pts
A systematic review was selected, but not from the CCN Library databases and/or was not appropriate for this assignment.
0.0 pts
No systematic review selected or used.
25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStar Point 1 (Discovery)
The topic, nursing practice issue, rationale and scope of the problem were clearly identified and described.
25.0 pts
Star Point 1 elements in the first column were thoroughly addressed.
22.0 pts
Star Point 1 elements in the first column were mostly well addressed.
20.0 pts
Star Point 1 was missing one element in the first column or one lacked detail.
10.0 pts
Star Point 1 was missing more than one element in the first column and others lacked detail.
0.0 pts
The ACE Star Model Star Point 1 was not completed.
25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStar Point 2 (Summary)
The NURSING practice problem, NURSING related PICOT question, a systematic review from any database in the Chamberlain Library, and other optional references, evidence summary, strength, and solutions, are listed and described.
35.0 pts
Star Point 2 elements in the first column were thoroughly addressed.
31.0 pts
Star Point 2 elements in the first column were mostly well addressed.
28.0 pts
Star Point 2 was missing one element in the first column or one lacked detail.
13.0 pts
Star Point 2 was missing more than one element in the first column and others lacked detail. or were inappropriate.
0.0 pts
The ACE Star Model Star Point 2 was not completed.
35.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStar Point 3 (Translation)
Care standards, practice guidelines, or protocols; stakeholders and their roles and responsibilities; the nursing role; rationale for including certain stakeholders, and cost analysis plan are addressed.
35.0 pts
Star Point 3 elements in the first column were thoroughly addressed.
31.0 pts
Star Point 3 elements in the first column were mostly well addressed.
28.0 pts
Star Point 3. was missing one element in the first column or one lacked detail.
13.0 pts
Star Point 3 was missing more than one element in the first column and others lacked detail.
0.0 pts
The ACE Star Model Star Point 3 was not completed.
35.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStar Point 4 (Implementation)
Permission process, education plan, timeline, measurable outcomes, forms, resources, and stakeholder meetings, are addressed.
35.0 pts
Star Point 4 elements in the first column were thoroughly addressed.
31.0 pts
Star Point 4 elements in the first column were mostly well addressed
28.0 pts
Star Point 4 was missing one element in the first column or one lacked detail.
13.0 pts
Star Point 4 was missing more than one element in the first column and others lacked detail.
0.0 pts
The ACE Star Model Star Point 4 was not completed.
35.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStar Point 5 (Evaluation)
Reporting results, process and next steps are addressed.
35.0 pts
Star Point 5 elements in the first column were thoroughly addressed.
31.0 pts
Star Point 5 elements in the first column were mostly well addressed
28.0 pts
Star Point 5 was missing one element in the first column or one lacked detail.
13.0 pts
Star Point 5 was missing more than one element in the first column and others lacked detail.
0.0 pts
The ACE Star Model Star Point 5 was not completed.
35.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePresentation
Information was presented clearly and thoughts were well organized and logical.
20.0 pts
Information was presented clearly and thoughts were well organized and logical throughout.
18.0 pts
Information was presented clearly and thoughts were mainly organized and logical throughout.
16.0 pts
Information was presented clearly and thoughts were somewhat organized and logical throughout.
8.0 pts
Information was not consistently clear and/or was not consistently organized and logical.
0.0 pts
Information was disorganized and difficult to understand.
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics/APA
The systematic review and any other scholarly resources were properly listed in APA format.
The writing includes error free grammar and spelling, and complete sentence structure.
15.0 pts
Excellent mechanics and APA formatting with minimal errors in grammar, spelling, and sentence structure.
13.0 pts
Good mechanics and formatting considering the elements listed in the first column
12.0 pts
Fair mechanics and formatting considering the elements listed in the first column
6.0 pts
Poor mechanics and formatting considering the elements listed in the first column
0.0 pts
Very poor mechanics and formatting such that information is difficult to read.
15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssignment Form Used
0.0 pts
0 points deducted
Correct assignment form used
0.0 pts
22.5 points (10%) deducted
Incorrect form used resulting in point deduction
0.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLate Deduction
0.0 pts
0 points deducted
Submitted on time
0.0 pts
Not submitted on time - Point deduction
1 day late =11.25 deduction; 2 days=22.5 deduction; 3 days=33.75 deduction; 4 days =45 deduction; 5 days = 56.25 deduction; 6 days =67.5 deduction; 7 days =78.75 deduction; Score of 0 if more than 7 days late
0.0 pts
Total Points: 225.0
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-For this project, you are creating your own business. Your idea can be entirely new and innovative, it can be something you love or even an existing business you are working on. 
-A marketing analysis addressing the 4ps of marketing (Product, Place, promotion and pricing) including the target market and the competitor analysis. As part of this paper, students will identify the target market for the product/service, and three top competitors and how it can differentiate from each. Sources should be cited using APA/MLA format in footnotes as necessary

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For this assignment you will take the role of Executive Coach with Kristen Peters as your client.  Many C Suite executives use Executive Coaches to help them improve their leadership skills, and to make plans for handling difficult situations.  For this activity we will assume that Kristen's company has provided the Executive Coach to help her get started in her new role ("on boarding").  

Your assignment is to write a briefing document in which you address the following topics:

1. What should Kristen know about the organization?

2. What kind of culture should she expect?

3. Which are the key relationships and stakeholders for her specific work?

4. What five actions should she take when she starts to make sure she starts in a positive way?


Grading will be based on:

1. Completeness (answer all questions completely) 10 points

2. Insights and analysis (demonstrating understanding of the concepts and situations, supporting ideas with class concepts and readings) 10 points

3. Communications (clarity of message, no errors, organization of content) 5 points

It is not important to overly design the document, but very important to cover items 1 & 2. 
The document is in the attachment for this case. Please use the rest of  links and documents to support the ideas. 
References:
https://hbr.org/2016/06/leading-the-team-you-inherit
https://hbr.org/2014/05/navigating-the-cultural-minefield
https://hbr.org/2011/04/why-leaders-dont-learn-from-success

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Read and summarize chapter 5 of Organizational Theory and pages 26 to 29 of Leading from the middle in 200 words or less.

In regards to Chapter 5 of organizational theory, what is Lean Management?"

In regards to Leading from the middle, complete the exercise: Forms of leadership and write a very brief summary of what you learned about your organization or one that you used to work for or one you want to work for.

Watch the following video and answer the following question:

To better help you with the process of "Lean Management," how can "diligence-based strategy" help you make the process more effective?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9Cg3_5Bfuw&feature=emb_logo

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Read Case #13 - IBM Watson taking over the world, then answer the following questions:
Explain why IBM Watson is a form of disruptive technology?
Explain how Watson can be used in e-business to help a company compete?
Your submission should be a Word document of at least 400 words, with proper grammar, spelling and punctuation, including APA formatted references and in-text citations. All case studies are found at the end of the chapter in your textbook.

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Read Case #14 - Are you Ready for your Next Gig? then answer the following questions:
How has Web 2.0 helped develop the gig economy?
Describe the e-business model associated with the gig economy?
Describe the revenue model associated with the gig economy?
Your submission should be a Word document of at least 400 words, with proper grammar, spelling and punctuation, including APA formatted references and in-text citations

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Read HR IN SMALL BUSINESS – WHY KICKSTARTER KICKED OUT UNLIMITED VACATION on page 463 in your textbook.
Of the employee benefits mentioned in this case, which do you think are the most important for keeping Kickstarter’s workforce engaged?
If you were responsible for human resource management at a start-up company such as Kickstarter, would you recommend a limit on vacation days or unlimited vacation time? Explain.
Write an essay of at least 300 words in APA style, with a reference page and cover page. APA requires double space. Your essay will be automatically submitted to Safe Assign so it can be checked for originality. There is not a target for matching but your instructor will be assessing that you have used your own words with proper in-text citations and quotation marks for direct quotes.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Future Corporation. Your goal is to examine how AI will change the workplace of the future. Not only are you to research AI with respect to business, but identify the many ethical challenges that are to come. You want to examine the impact of AI on decision making, employment, wages, the environment, product safety, and the wage gap between the rich and the poor. This is a hot topic, and there are many people studying the impact of AI. 

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Which of the following should be regarded as more representative of trends in American culture in the era of network television (from, roughly, the late 1950s to the early 1980s): the career of Muhammad Ali, or the growth of the NFL?

Draw as broadly as possible on assigned course readings and lectures in the construction of your answer.  It will be evaluated based on quality of answer, quality of prose, and level of familiarity it demonstrates with assigned course materials.  Responses which demonstrate mastery of assigned readings and course themes will score well.  Responses which demonstrate ignorance of assigned readings and/or course themes will score poorly, no matter what other merits they might possess.  For this reason, you are strongly advised to limit your materials to those presented in the course.