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Module 5 Discussion
The Genogram as a Tool
After studying Module 5: Lecture Materials & Resources, review and discuss the Genogram Video. Create a video that demonstrates you performing an explanation of the attached genogram Download attached genogramto a parent during a patient session.
Your video should be at least 5-7 minutes and recorded with the media recorder or uploaded into Canvas Studio. Then, post the video in this discussion as your initial post. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
Submission Instructions:
You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response).
All replies must be constructive and use evidence-based articles where possible to support your position.
Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM ET Thursday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.
You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date.

Instructions: Select a research article related to nursing and write a 2-3 double spaced page (NOT including
the title page and reference) article evaluation.
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Use only scholarly/professional, peer-reviewed articles written within the last 5 years 
You must choose your article by the end of week 2 and submit to your instructor for approval using the
assignment dropbox in Canvas
• 2-3 double spaced page (NOT including the title page and references) 
In your evaluation, address each of the following components:
o The author(s), their credentials, and practice areas 
If the article has more than four authors only write about the first three authors.
o The purpose of the study
o Research question(s)
Provide discussion of the author’s review of the literature
o Population, sample size, and sample selection process 
Research method(s) used in the study
o Research findings  
Article critique
o Discussion of how the information in the article might be useful in future nursing practice. 
Written in current APA format. This paper should include: 
Formal components including title page 
APA headers (include page numbers) 
APA formatted headings in the body of the paper 
Appropriate in-text reference citations
o A reference page, in correct APA format

The purpose of this assignment is to identify a problem or concern in your organization, local community, or state in which change can occur through advocacy and legislation.
Nurses often become motivated to change aspects within the larger health care system based on their real-world experience. As such, many nurses take on an advocacy role to influence a change in regulations, policies, and laws that govern the larger health care system.
Identify a problem or concern in your organization, local community, or state. Examples of problems relevant to nursing include, but are not limited to, title “nurse” protection, sharps injury prevention, nursing shortage, nurse well-being, valuation of nursing services, etc. Research the issue you selected and use the attached “Creating Change Through Advocacy” template to complete this assignment.
You are required to cite a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years, appropriate for the assignment criteria, and relevant to nursing practice.
Inlude these
1. Varghese, J., & Moss, E. L. (2021). The Power of Influence: Nurses’ Role in Advocacy and the Legislative Process. AAACN Viewpoint, 43(5), 12–13. 
https://web-p-ebscohost-com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=1&sid=789b4571-f468-4de4-ba3b-7d39a5bd4079%40redis
2. Abood S. (2007). Influencing health care in the legislative arena. Nursing News, 31(2), 3–7.
https://web-p-ebscohost-com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=1&sid=fe1c4bce-3fd8-4428-9a6e-98fd17452122%40redis