Over a century ago W.E.B. DuBois declared, “The problem of the Twentieth Century is the problem of the color-line.” Today we live in a society where race matters; race relations significantly effect and are affected by social institutions such as the media, criminal justice system, politics, family and intimate relationships, education, and politics. For this…
An introspective analysis of one’s own life is important for social workers. The life course perspective emphasizes how our lives are shaped by relationships, transitions, decisions, etc., all of which impact our worldview, values, and biases. It is important that we understand ourselves and the lens through which we operate, so that we may better…
Please identify and apply eight sociological concepts we’ve learned about this semester that you find especially helpful to understanding today’s social world. For each concept, first provide a thorough definition and explanation that cites the readings from class, including a page number indicating where the concept can be found in the textbook. Next, discuss how…
View the video Consensus Model for APRN Regulation and then answer the questions below. Link for video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmbfWqxc6PA Reflect in your journal entry on key features of the consensus model and the significance of national certification. Is national certification required in all states? What are the benefits of certification? Share your thoughts. …
This 5 – 6-page essay with an additional policy fact sheet and a letter to your legislator will allow you the opportunity to solidify your definition of policy practice, how it relates to social work, and the importance of social work policy practice. As you identify areas of your own passion regarding social issues, you…
Mia is a 38-year-old social work student. She is an enthusiastic student and is diligent in her studies. She produces excellent quality academic work and rarely misses a deadline. She is eager to learn, communicates appropriately with professors and fellow students and accepts feedback well. In an assignment for one of her social work courses,…
The purpose of this assignment is to assess how a social work student’s personal history can impact them as a professional – both positively and negatively. Many of us have stories of our own, of suffering or difficulty that prompted us to pursue social work as a profession. These experiences can present both valuable assets…
A Life Map is a pictorial narrative of your life that provides a visual road map of key events and experiences that have impacted your development. The goal is to trace significant moments of your life from birth to present day. Please watch the short video entitled Create a Map of Your Life to get…
For this discussion, you will obtain monitoring data analyzed within a Healthy People objective, and then interpret this information for its influence on the decision-making process. · Step 1—Healthy People Data Visualization: Visit the Browse Objectives page of the Healthy People 2030 website. Scroll through the list of health conditions and select one of…
Transforming Nursing Read a selection of your colleagues’ blog posts and respond to two of your colleagues by expanding upon their responses or sharing additional or alternative perspectives. PEER #1 Fallon Shelton Initial Post Fallon Shelton Addressing Social Determinants of Health in Nursing Practice Health literacy…