What is your definition of effective communication? How does your definition of effective communication relate to each of the functions of communication (gathering information, fulfilling interpersonal needs, establishing identity, influencing others, etc.) addressed in chapter 1? What role do dynamism, symbolism, and context play in the effective communication process? Can a person ever truly understand another person fully?

Explain the concept that communication is culture and culture is communication. Another way to think about this question is similar to the old chicken and egg question: which came first, the chicken or the egg? Which came first, communication or culture? And can one exist without the other?

How do the signs and symptoms of MI differ between females and males?

Why is continuum of care so important in the older population?

What are appropriate techniques for communicating with a patient in a wheelchair?

Are women treated differently from men in regard to access to care? If so, what is the evidence?

Describe the sociocultural dynamics of small rural communities and how they may impact victims of sexual abuse and rape.

Describe risk factors among older individuals for being exposed to an STI.

Think of your high school days or the community where you grew up (if you are older, you could consider the experience of your children). What do you remember about classmates with severe depression or anxiety and suicidal tendencies? What kind of supports were available in your school or community? To what extent was the issue of teen depression and teen suicide discussed in your school or community?

Compare and contrast situational crisis with developmental crisis.

Identify goals in Healthy People 2020 that focus on access to care and services for underserved populations.

What risk factors are commonly associated with teen suicide?

For individuals with a terminal diagnosis, what end-of-life nursing interventions can contribute to a meaningful quality of life?

What sorts of initiatives can companies pursue to improve employee health and wellness?

What important data are related to infant mortality and teen pregnancy

What is the purpose of data analysis within the field of criminal justice?

What nursing assessments and risk factors are important to identify in a home environment

How does proper data analysis assist the criminal justice professional in performing daily activities?

Are there additional ways that data analysis can improve the daily routine of a criminal justice professional?

How Does Cicero Describe Citizenship? How Does This Differ From The Plato, Aristotle, Socrates Or Dante?