Discussion: Addiction Addiction is a significant problem for society. According to statistics from the US government, 9.3% of the US population over the age of 11 needed treatment for a drug or alcohol abuse problem in 2009. Only 11% of those needing treatment received it (National Institute of Drug Abuse, 2011). The total cost […]

   Discussion questions –Chesnutt On the surface, Chesnutt’s “The Passing of Grandison” seems to be merely a realistic, although humorous, portrayal of the relationship between a rich, Southern plantation family and black slaves. However, Chesnutt cleverly undermines the supposed “realism” of the story when Grandison returns and re-escapes with his entire family. When the “simple” […]

   Discussion Questions – Gilman’s “The Yellow Wall-paper” “The Yellow Wall-paper” is based upon Charlotte Parker Gilman’s own experiences dealing with doctors who attempted to stifle her activity and creativity as they treated her for nervous breakdowns. Gilman is famous for her work on behalf of the woman’s suffrage movement in the U.S., and in […]

Discussion Question Considering your role specialization (family nurse practitioner), rank the top three current trends or issues that you believe to be most important with regard to advance practice.  Credentialing, reimbursement, value based outcomes, and health information (HIT), are just a few of the broad topics.  Then identify two strategies that address how these issues […]

   Discussion 9 Research and choose one piece (not covered in the textbook) that is an example of a Classical Era concerto, a Classical Era symphony, or a Classical Era chamber sonata. Share the selection with your classmates. Be sure to confirm its authenticity by composer and date of composition. You cannot always trust YouTube […]