This week’s content addressed tools for decision making.  The opportunity to evaluate one’s decision making process was also provided.  Based on the information you reviewed answer the following discussion prompts. 1.  Succinctly describe in 50 words or less the relationship between information technology and data-driven decision making in healthcare. 2. Take the decision-making test and see how you do.  Discuss your findings.  How did you make the decision to go back to school for higher degree and  what school to attend?  How could data assist in the decision-making process?

Overview: Organizational Analysis – The Nurse LeaderThe major assignment for this course is analysis of your organization. In this assignment, you will analyze your nurse leader’s characteristics and behaviors regarding others inmanaging, leading, and communicating. By respectfully, but critically, critiquing these attributes of the nurse leader you have been “shadowing,” you can identify the attributes that you consider most and least effective, and most and least similar to the way you see yourself managing, leading, and communicating.Complete this document to record your analysis of your nurse leader.Objectives• Explain how organizations function.• Compare and contrast characteristics of leadership and management.• Apply trends, issues, theories, and evidence as guidelines for management decisions.• Evaluate effectiveness of communication patterns using specific management situationsExpected elements of scholarly writing:• Ensure correct grammar and spelling• Assignment should be submitted as an APA Paper, including title page and references.• Title page is required for this Assignment and the UTACON version is expected format.• 1-inch margins. • Please provide all references used to support your opinions and clarify positions in the paper. The reference list begins on a separate page from the content. • Headings are expected and must be connected to the assignment criteria following APA style. An introduction is expected providing a brief look at what is planned within the body of the paper. However, no heading is used over the introduction in APA format. A Summary is used and should have a heading over it. • For all other style questions refer to the American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.) Washington, DC: Author.RubricUse this rubric to guide your work on the Week 4Organizational Analysis-The Nurse Leader.TasksTargetAcceptableUnacceptableUse correct grammar, punctuation, and American Psychological Association (APA) format in writing professional papers.(max 10 points)(9-10 points)APA format and style are correct and clear. Areas of focus include syntax, appearance, organization, and grammatical correctness. References and literature citations are correct. (0-2 errors)(5-8 points)APA format and style are mostly correct. Areas of focus include syntax, appearance, organization, and grammatical correctness. References and literature citations are correct. (3-5 errors)(0-4 points)APA format and style are minimally correct. Areas of focus include syntax, appearance, organization, and grammatical correctness. References and literature are cited but contain mistakes. (>5)Nurse Manager(max 30 points)(21-30 points)Specific, well-organized description of credentials, position, responsibilities, experience, etc.(11-20 points)General description of credentials, position, and responsibilities or experience(0-10 Points)Important information unclear or missingSpecific references to professional organizations, journals, other professional developmentList of professional organizations or journalsLittle or no reference to professional developmentNurse Leader(max 30 points)(21-30 points)Clear identification and description of leadership style with references cited(11-20 points)General description of leadership style (0-10 points)Vague or missing description of leadership style At least three specific examples of how nurse leader handles responsibilities with detailed evaluation of effectiveness of eachAt least two examples of how manager handles responsibilities with evaluation of effectiveness Poorly-worded or missing examples of how manager handles responsibilities or no evaluation of effectivenessAt least two specific examples of leadership skills with detailed critique of effectiveness of eachAt least one example of leadership skills with critique of effectiveness Poorly-worded or missing example of leadership skills or no critique of effectiveness Communication(max 30 points)(21-30 points)At least three specific examples of identified types of communication (11-20 points)At least two examples of identified types of communication (0-10 points)One or no examples of identified types of communication Well-written evaluation of effectiveness of communication for each exampleGeneral evaluation of effectiveness of communication Statement of effectiveness of communication or no mention of effectivenessSpecific, pertinent recommendations for better communication in each exampleGeneral recommendations for better communication Minimal or missing recommendations for better communication Nurse ManagerInclude your nurse facilitator’s credentials, position, scope of responsibilities, length of time as a manager, etc. Describe hisor her participation in professional organizations, which professional journals he or she typically reads, and other pertinent information related to ongoing professional development. Nurse LeaderDescribe the leadership style of the nurse manager with supportive references cited. Provide specific examples of how he or she handles responsibilities and indicate whether you believe the responsibilities were handled effectively or ineffectively. Provide at least two specific examples of leadership skills in practice, and critique the effectiveness/ineffectiveness for the identified situation. (Examples may include situations related to use of power, conflict management, managing personnel, crisis management, effective delegation, team building, etc.)CommunicationProvide specific examples of communications interactions upward, downward, as well aspeer communication. How effective or ineffective is the manager in various roles, and what recommendations do you have that would help him or her to be a more effective communicator?©2020 University of Texas at ArlingtonPage 1of 3

Discussion: Biological Basis and Ethical/Legal Considerations of PsychotherapyMany studies have found that psychotherapy is as effective as psychopharmacology in terms of influencing changes in behaviors, symptoms of anxiety, and changes in mental state. Changes influenced by psychopharmacology can be explained by the biological basis of treatments. But how does psychotherapy achieve these changes? Does psychotherapy share common neuronal pathways with psychopharmacology?Psychotherapy is used with individuals as well as in groups or families. The idea of discussing confidential information with a patient in front of an audience is probably quite foreign to you. However, in group and family therapy, this is precisely what the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner does. In your role, learning how to provide this type of therapy within the limits of confidentiality is essential.Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphotoFor this Discussion, you will consider whether psychotherapy also has a biological basis and analyze the ways in which legal and ethical considerations differ in the individual, family, and group therapy settings.To prepare:Review this week’s Learning Resources, reflecting on foundational concepts of psychotherapy, biological and social impacts on psychotherapy, and legal and ethical issues across the modalities (individual, family, and group).Search the Walden Library databases for scholarly, peer-reviewed articles that inform and support your academic perspective on these topics.By Day 3Post an explanation of whether psychotherapy has a biological basis. Explain how culture, religion, and socioeconomics might influence one’s perspective on the value of psychotherapy treatments. Describe how legal and ethical considerations for group and family therapy differ from those for individual therapy, and explain how these differences might impact your therapeutic approaches for clients in group, individual, and family therapy. Support your rationale with at least three peer-reviewed, evidence-based sources and explain why each of your supporting sources is considered scholarly. Attach the PDFs of your sources.