Your writing assignment(s) each week will serve as the individual components of a working grant proposal that you will put together for your final project in Week Six.

For the Week One assignment, you will be writing a 2-page paper (not including APA formatted cover page and References section) in which you select a human service organization (HSO) and briefly introduce your grant proposal idea. Make sure to cite the website of the HSO you select and include the full reference in the References section.

HSO Search (1 paragraph). In your first paragraph, you will identify an HSO that you would like to use as the basis for your grant proposal/final project. To conduct your search, visit the site: http://www.guidestar.org/pqCriteriaEntry.do?type=new&partner=guidestar&criteriaTab=FinSearch&source=hpadvsch, and search for an organization in your city and state (please note that you will have to register for this free service). Choose an organization that provides services to your community, and that seems interesting to you. Then, in a paragraph, provide the name of the organization, the organization’s web address/URL, and a 3-5 sentence description of the organization’s mission.

Proposal Idea (1 paragraph). After you identify an organization, you’ll need to narrow the focus of your grant by coming up with a proposal idea that will improve your selected organization’s ability to meet the needs of those it serves in a specific manner. To do so, you may choose one of the specific services listed beneath the following four broad service areas (A through D below) typically addressed by HSOs, or formulate a focus of your own, based on the needs of the population served by your designated HSO. The specific service you choose will serve as the basis for your grant proposal.

A. Youth & Families Services: school drop-out prevention; increasing parental involvement; violence prevention; substance abuse prevention.

B. Homelessness & Housing Services: permanent supportive housing; transitional housing; emergency shelter; supportive services

C. Disability Services: accommodative enhancements; accessible housing opportunities; employment assistance; legal assistance and advocacy

D. Employment Services: job training readiness; job placement; vocational training, computer training

Then, describe your proposal idea (4 paragraphs) and answer the following four questions (two to three sentences each), as listed on page 16 of the text (again, this proposal idea will serve as the basis for all of your written assignments throughout the course):

· What community need does the identified program or service of your organization address? (The answer to this question will become the basis of your proposal’s need statement, which you will draft in Week Two).

· What would an improved community situation look like? (The answer to this question will become the basis of your proposal’s goals and objective, which you will draft in Week Three)

· What can your organization do to improve this situation? (The answer to this question will become the basis of your proposal’s methods, which you will finalize in your Final Project).

· How will you know if your organization’s program or service has succeeded? (The answer to this question will become the basis of your proposal’s program evaluation, which you will finalize in your Final Project).

Successful grant writers know that it is not enough to have a great idea and a well-crafted proposal. To get funded, it is necessary to find funders whose needs and/or mission aligns with your particular proposal idea. This requires getting to know potential funders beyond what is provided on their website.

In your response, list and evaluate at least two practical and inventive ways in which you might network with representatives of potential funders. How, specifically, would you go about creating opportunities to learn more about the funding agency’s needs, goals, and mission and to give its representatives information on your organization? (MINIMUM OF 300 WORDS)

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 A• Select one drug to treat the diagnosis(es) or symptoms.

I would recommend prescribing Escitalopram (Lexapro) to address the symptoms of this Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in the patient.

B• List medication class and mechanism of action for the chosen medication.
Escitalopram is an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor); it is frequently classed as an antidepressant, although it is more than that.

It is used to treat a variety of diseases, including major depressive disorder (for patients 12 and older), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), to name a few.
It functions by enhancing serotonin neurotransmission, inhibiting the locks serotonin reuptake pump (serotonin transporter), desensitizing serotonin receptors, particularly serotonin 1A autoreceptors, and likely increasing serotonergic neurotransmission (Stahl, 2020).

C• Write the prescription in prescription format.

Date: 11/28/23
Patient DOB/Age: XX-XX-XXXX/25
Allergies:  NKDA, allergic to grass, perennial trees, dust mites, and cockroaches.
Medication: Escitalopram (Lexapro) 10 mg
SIG: 1(10 mg) tab by mouth daily
Dispense: #30
Number of refills: 1
Prescriber name: Ketsia Louis Juste/APRN, PMHNP-BC
DEA number: XXXXXXX
NPI#: XXXXXXX

D• Provide an evidence-based rationale for the selected medication using at least one scholarly reference. Textbooks may be used for additional references but are not the primary reference.

The goal of treatment is complete remission of existing symptoms as well as avoidance of future relapses. As first-line pharmacotherapy for Major Depressive Disorder, the use of SSRIs is highly advised.
The typical starting dose of Escitalopram is 10 mg, with the option to increase after one week for symptom management. When switching from another SSRI to escitalopram, a 4-week dose reduction is advised.
It may function for several years to prevent return of symptoms (Landy et al., 2022).

The onset of therapeutic action is frequently delayed by 2-4 weeks. If it does not work after 6-8 weeks, the dosage may need to be increased, or it may not work at all (Stahl, 2020).

E• List any side effects or adverse effects associated with the medication.

The most noticeable symptom of major depression is a severe and persistent low mood, intense sadness, or a sense of dread.
Patients taking Escitalopram should be routinely observed for behavioral or mood disorders, such as suicidal thoughts, though these are rare.
Sexual dysfunction (erectile dysfunction, delayed ejaculation in men, diminished sexual desire in both men and women, anorgasmia).
Dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation could happen as well.

Mostly central nervous system (insomnia but also sedation, agitation, tremors, headache, dizziness).
SIADH (syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion), rare hyponatremia (mostly in older individuals and frequently reversible upon discontinuing escitalopram), and also rare bleeding (Stahl, 2020).

F• Include any required diagnostic testing. State the time frame for this testing (testing is before medication initiation or q 3 months, etc.). Includes normal results range for any listed laboratory tests.

Because SSRIs and SNRIs are processed in the liver by the P450 system, they have the potential for drug-drug interactions. When combining these medications with other medication whose metabolism can be affected by P450 inhibition, specific caution must be implemented. Medication interactions may vary between individuals due to genetic differences in these enzymes.
A set of baseline laboratory tests before starting a patient on antidepressant drug therapy to rule out underlying medical disorders that may be contributing to the patient’s depression or that may prevent the use of a certain drug. A complete blood cell count (CBC), a complete metabolic panel (CMP) (includes blood sodium, normal range is 135 to 145 mEq/L), and a thyroid-stimulating hormone level should all be performed.
Electrocardiography may also be helpful since some antidepressants can lengthen the QT interval or raise blood levels of other medicines that have this effect (Landy et al., 2022).

G• Provide a minimum of three appropriate medication-related teaching points for the client and/or family.

Face-to-face monitoring and blood work should be done on a regular basis, especially during the first few weeks of treatment. Also remind the patients this medication could take at least 2 to 6 weeks for full effect; therefore it is critical to continue taking the drug even if symptoms do not improve immediately (LeWine, 2022).

Use with caution, keeping an eye out for signs of activation of known or unknown bipolar disorder and/or suicidal ideation, and informing parents or guardians of the risk so they may assist in monitoring child or adolescent patients.

Warn patients and caregivers about the likelihood of activating adverse effects whenever feasible, and ask them to report such symptoms immediately.

Regular Monitoring: Stress the need for regular follow-up appointments and laboratory tests to monitor medication efficacy and detect any adverse effects early (Stahl, 2020). 

INSTRUCTIONS- 

 Engage peers and faculty by offering new insights, applications, perspectives, information, or implications for practice. Communicate using respectful, collegial language and terminology appropriate to advanced nursing practice.  Communicate with minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation.   Use current APA format within 5yrs to format citations and references and is free of errors. 1 paragraph. provide 2 references with in-text citation. with one of the references being  Stahl, S. M. (2021). Stahl’s Essential Psychopharmacology: Prescriber’s guide (7th ed.). Cambridge University Press. 

Assignment Overview

The purpose of this assignment is to analyze the text, The Boy Who was Raised as a Dog, by Bruce D. Perry and Maia Szalavitz.

By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following competencies and behaviors:

• Competency 4: Engage in Practice-Informed Research and Research-Informed Practice.​
  • C4.GP.B: Apply critical thinking to engage in analysis of quantitative and qualitative research methods and research findings.​
    • Related Assignment Criterion:
      • 2. Integrate multiple sources of knowledge, including research-based knowledge.
• Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities.​
  • C6.GP.A: Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks to engage with clients and constituencies.​
    • Related Assignment Criterion:
      • 5. Apply theories to social work practice using a case study about an individual or family and using the person-in-environment perspective.
• Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities.
  • C7.GP.B: Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in the analysis of assessment data from clients and constituencies.
    • Related Assignment Criterion:
      • 5. Apply theories to social work practice using a case study about an individual or family and using the person-in-environment perspective.
• Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities.
  • C8.GP.B: Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in interventions with clients and constituencies.
    • Related Assignment Criterion:
      • 5. Apply theories to social work practice using a case study about an individual or family and using the person-in-environment perspective.
• Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities.
  • C9.GP.B: Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in the evaluation of outcomes.
    • Related Assignment Criterion:
      • 5. Apply theories to social work practice using a case study about an individual or family and using the person-in-environment perspective.

Assignment Description

After reading the book, you will answer the questions listed below. Some questions will solicit your personal opinions or experiences, while others require you to cite evidence to support your response. Still others will require you to provide examples to support your work. All questions require you to think critically about what you read. To show comprehensive analysis in response to each question, you will need to do the following:

1. Integrate multiple sources of knowledge, including research-based knowledge.
2. Use social work databases as appropriate to support responses.
3. Use scholarly evidence to inform analysis of social work practice.
4. Use the textbook materials to apply the person-in-environment perspective in social work practice to the individual or family in the case study.
5. Remember this is a written assignment, and it should follow current APA formatting for submission of written assignments.

Assignment Instructions

Answer the following questions using the guidelines provided above:

1. In the introduction to The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog, Perry draws a distinction between being human and being humane (Perry & Szalavitz, 2017, p. 12). What are the differences? Provide a personal or historical example to illustrate your point.
2. What is the author’s main idea? Summarize it in 1–2 sentences. Does he consistently come back to this idea in each case he examines? Explain using examples from the various chapters.
3. In many of the sessions Dr. Perry has with the children, he describes doing a coloring activity with them. How does this help his relationship with the children? What are some of his techniques?
4. In your opinion, do the children you read about in The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog have an opportunity to experience a normal adult life? Explain your answer; cite the text if possible.
5. In Chapter 4, “Skin Hunger,” Perry describes and explains the concept of the “failure to thrive” (Perry & Szalavitz, 2017, pp. 89–91). What does this mean? What were some key points about the ability to thrive that were made in the chapter? What are some of the causes and lasting problems associated with the condition?
6. What is a good environment? Does this vary based on cultural or economic reasons?
7. According to the text, why was Tina unable to behave normally for a child her age? Is she a “lost cause,” as they say, or does she still have the ability to overcome the difficulties of her youth? Cite the text, and provide evidence to support your opinion.
8. In Chapter 5, “The Coldest Heart,” Leon is diagnosed as a sociopath (Perry & Szalavitz, 2017, pp. 112–113). In your well-read opinion, who is responsible for his condition? Explain, providing textual support and evidence. What can we learn from his story?
9. Summarize the story of Chapter 6, “The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog,” in 5–8 sentences. What lessons did Dr. Perry learn from Connor and Justin?
10. Which is more important, nature, which is biology, or nurture, which is the environment? Provide an example.
11. Are the roles of socioeconomic class and race important elements in the work that Dr. Perry does? Does he handle these issues well? Explain.
12. What is RAD (Perry & Szalavitz, 2017, pp. 192–194)? How does a child acquire the disorder, and what are the symptoms?
13. In his conclusion, Dr. Perry gives a summation of his ideas. What are some of the ways in which Dr. Perry suggests children, and all people, can thrive?
14. In Chapter 11, “Healing Communities,” Dr. Perry states, “The world we live in now is biologically disrespectful” (Perry & Szalavitz, 2017, p. 262). Explain what he means, and interpret the idea. Do you agree?

Reference

Perry, B. D., & Szalavitz, M. (2017). The boy who was raised as a dog: And other stories from a child psychiatrist’s notebook—What traumatized children can teach us about loss, love, and healing (3rd ed.). Basic Books.

Additional Requirements

The assignment you submit is expected to meet the following requirements:

• Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
• APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting.
• Number of resources: All literature cited should be current, with publication dates within the past five years.
• Length of paper: No minimum or maximum required, but make sure to answer each question comprehensively.
• Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
• Due date: The assignment must be submitted to your instructor in the courseroom by the end of this week.

  

Your argument must focus on an ethical issue related to the work(s). You might focus on how a certain culture or group is represented, or on how well/badly a certain ethical issue is represented, or about the ethical/moral value of your chosen genre itself—perhaps you feel the genre is unfairly ignored for its contributions to our society (or unfairly worshipped).