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My Leadership Growth Plan

Focusing and thinking about the future helps me understand the environment around me, as well as the people living besides me. This will help me in avoiding all the possible setbacks that might arise from my subjects. (Social intelligence, Proactive leadership)

Listening is an intra-personal leadership skill that I have developed overtime, this creates effective communication between my subjects and I. it will help me understand their needs and desires loosely hence boosting my effectiveness in serving them right. (Servant leadership, Good communicator)

An exemplary leader is the one who treats others with utmost respect in expectation of the same from his subjects. I will treat them with the highest level of humility in expectation of their loyalty towards my leadership capacity. (Servant leadership, Respectful)

Excitement is believed to be contagious. Motivation brings about excitement; hence, I will look forward to carry out my day-to-day activities with utmost excitement as I will look forward to a joyful relation with my subjects. (Charismatic leadership, Enthusiastic leadership)

A great leader utilizes the resources around him bearing I mind that resources are minimal and scarce. I will create a room for more information, in order to use it as a tool of analysis in making critical decision measures for the minimal resources available. (Transformational leadership, Resourceful)

My natural characteristic of being strategic is geared towards prosperity because of the motivation from my subjects. I will plan and organize for feasible projects, create of new ideas and formulate of new policies. (Situational leadership, Innovative)

Cross-checking of projects and events is effective my capacity as a leader who is geared for success; my sensationalism as a leader will often help to evaluate and amend tangible changes in order to ensure sustainability of the projects. (Social intelligence, Evaluative leadership)

I will look forward to appreciate the nature of diversity, I will always find out the need to delegate tasks depending on the possible person’s interests and talents. (Servant leadership, Delegator).References

Davis, R. A. (2010). The Intangibles of Leadership: The 10 Qualities of Superior Executive Performance, Mississippi, Friesens Printing Ltd.

Timmins, E. M. (2008). Leadership Characteristics of Human Resource Professionals: Factors that Influence Leadership Style. Minneapolis, McGraw Hills Publications.

Gastritis

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Gastritis

Introduction

Chronic diseases are ailments that endure for at least a year, need continuous medical treatment, and either restrict daily life activities or make it difficult to do either daily activities or both (Adegbola et al., 2020). Gastritis is a chronic disease that, when left untreated, may result in stomach bleeding and stomach ulcers (Sierra et al., 2018). Rarely, certain kinds of persistent gastritis may raise your chance of stomach cancer, especially if you have substantial weakening of the stomach lining and alterations in the lining’s cells. This paper discusses the background and significance of gastritis. Specifically, the discussion covers the definition of gastritis, signs and symptoms, description, incidence, and prevalence data. This paper also covers a descriptive epidemiological analysis of gastritis and explains the current mandatory reporting procedures and surveillance methods linked to gastritis. In addition, this paper analyzes the epidemiology of gastritis. The last section of the paper outlines the process of diagnosing gastritis and the current national guidelines and then provides a strategy for how nurses might treat gastritis after graduating.

Background and Significance of Gastritis

Gastritis is among the chronic health diseases characterized by the inflammation of the stomach’s protective lining (Azer & Akhondi, 2019). The stomach’s lining acts as armor against the harsh digestive juices produced throughout the digestive process. Gastritis occurs when the mucosa lining the stomach is injured or weakened. The two types of gastritis are erosive gastritis and non-erosive gastritis. Erosive gastritis, also known as reactive gastritis, leads to corrosion and swelling of the stomach lining. In contrast, non-erosive gastritis leads to inflammation of the stomach lining without erosion or compromise. Acute gastritis contains sudden and severe swelling, while chronic gastritis involves long-lasting inflammation that may persist for years if left unattended. If left untreated, acute gastritis evolves into chronic gastritis. Gastritis’ inflammation is most often caused by long-term use of certain pain relievers such as anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin or infection with similar bacteria that cause most stomach ulcers. In addition, gastritis can be triggered by chronic vomiting, excessive alcohol intake, and stress. Other causes of gastritis include; helicobacter pylori, a bacterium found in the stomach’s mucous lining, and bile reflux, the backward flow of bile juice from the bile tract into the stomach (Robinson, 2020).

According to Mayo Clinic (2022), due to thinning stomach lining and an increased prevalence of autoimmune disorders and H. pylori infection in the elderly, gastritis is more common in older adults. Besides, gastritis has been linked to other medical conditions such as celiac disease, Crohn’s disease, HIV/AIDS, sarcoidosis, and parasitic infections. Gastritis signs and symptoms often vary among individuals; in many cases, people have no symptoms. However, the signs and symptoms of gastritis include; vomiting blood, nausea, loss of appetite, abdominal bloating, black stool, hiccups, abdominal pain, indigestion, and gnawing or burning feeling in the stomach at night or between meals (Robinson, 2020).

According to Azer & Akhondi (2019), there is an indication of decreasing incidence of contagious gastritis caused by helicobacter pylori in the western population. However, also, there is a rising prevalence of autoimmune gastritis. Women and the elderly are at a greater risk of developing autoimmune gastritis. The prevalence is believed to be between 2% and 5% of the population. In developing countries, chronic gastritis continues to be a relatively common disease. In children living in developed nations such as the western populations, the prevalence of helicobacter pylori infection is approximately 10%. However, the prevalence of H. pylori infection is roughly 50 % in developing countries. In developing countries, the general H. pylori prevalence may vary significantly from one geographical location to another and from one set of socioeconomic circumstances to another. In Africa, it is around 69%, whereas in South America, it is 78%, and in Asia, it is 51%.

According to Feyisa & Woldeamanuel (2021), gastritis is still a significant social and public health issue in developing and developed countries. It is an underlying reason that influences people’s health behavior, socioeconomic status, and living standards, including their living conditions, lifestyles, habits, and behaviors. In developing nations around the world, gastritis affects a population that is 50.8% of the total population. Besides, 34.7% of developed nations’ total population experienced health issues due to gastritis. In developed countries, the prevalence rate of gastritis has fallen significantly compared to that of developing countries. The leading causes of the spread of H. pylori infection are poor environmental and social hygiene.

Surveillance and Reporting of Gastritis

The current surveillance method related to gastritis is endoscopic surveillance. During an endoscopic procedure, a long, pliable tube known as an endoscope is sent down the patient’s throat and into the esophagus. The health care practitioner can check a patient’s stomach, esophagus, and the start of the small intestine through a little camera attached at the end of the endoscope. According to Esposito et al. (2021) patients with autoimmune gastritis or multifocal atrophic gastritis (AG) have an increased likelihood of developing gastric neoplastic lesions. Therefore, the initial endoscopic surveillance should be administered to senior patients at a greater risk for gastric neoplasia. According to European standards, endoscopic surveillance at an exceptionally high degree of care should be performed once every three years. Only via early detection is it possible to lower the death rate associated with stomach cancer. Patients diagnosed with severe atrophic gastritis must undergo endoscopic surveillance of the mucous membrane of the stomach as part of the new diagnostic process for detecting early stomach cancer (Kotelevets & Chekh, 2020). To correctly classify patients with chronic gastritis, it is necessary to investigate them with gastric mucosal biopsy, intrinsic factor antibody, parietal cell antibody, Helicobacter pylori antibody, faecal antigen test, or urea breath test for Helicobacter pylori. Additionally, patients should have their feces tested for Helicobacter pylori.

Epidemiological Analysis

Descriptive epidemiology is concerned with describing the levels of health and sickness that exist within a community as well as how they are distributed. The practice of descriptive epidemiology yields important insights that may be used in the fight against illness, developing effective treatments, and executing subsequent studies. Descriptive epidemiology studies provide the groundwork for more narrowly focused research on the topics posed. Descriptive epidemiology assigns an order to the incidence of illness based on the factors of a person (Who), risk factors, modes of transmission, causes (why), place (where), time (when), and health event (what). Determinants, the causes, and other factors that influence the incidence of disease and other health-related occurrences may also be sought using epidemiology.

Let us start with a descriptive epidemiology analysis of gastritis according to risk factors, modes of transmission, and causes (why). Although gastritis is not contagious, the H. pylori bacteria that cause it may spread through the fecal-to-oral route. Transmission of gastritis viruses occurs via direct contact with infected persons, including sharing eating utensils and food and touching contaminated objects and surfaces. The risk factors associated with gastritis include; bacterial infection, stress, older age, regular use of pain relievers, cancer treatment, and excessive alcohol consumption (Mayo Clinic, 2022). Next, when it comes to time (when), gastritis may develop quickly (acute gastritis) or develop gradually (chronic gastritis). According to place (where), the descriptive epidemiology analysis of gastritis according to place (where) is that the prevalence and incidence rate is much lower in developed countries compared to the rates seen in developing countries (Feyisa & Woldeamanuel, 2021).

Regarding person (who), gastritis affects individuals of all ages; however, those over 60 years are at a greater risk for developing the disease than younger ones. The prevalence of H. pylori infection rises along with advancing years. Lastly, when it comes to diagnosis or health event (what), the commonly used diagnosis for gastritis is the upper GI endoscopy.

Screening and Guidelines

During gastritis diagnosis, doctors usually inquire about the patient’s medical history, symptoms, or any other medications taken by the patient. Even though a doctor wills most likely suspect gastritis after reviewing a patient’s medical history and doing a physical check, the patient may still be asked to undergo one or more of the following tests to determine the root cause of the condition. To start with, medical professionals may use upper GI endoscopy to diagnose gastritis, find out its causes, and manage complications. An upper GI endoscopy is a surgical process in which a doctor views the lining of a patient’s upper gastrointestinal tract, which includes the patient’s stomach, esophagus, and duodenum, with the use of an endoscope, which is a flexible tube equipped with a camera(Botezatu & Bodrug, 2021). In an upper GI endoscopy, the doctor gathers biopsies by inserting a tiny device into the endoscope and using it to remove small samples of tissue from the lining of the patient’s stomach. The doctor can look for signs of inflammation using the endoscope.

In addition, gastritis can be diagnosed using a blood test. Gastritis may have several different causes, and a doctor may order blood tests to investigate those causes and look for signs of complications. When conducting a blood test, a medical expert will transport a blood sample to a laboratory for analysis. Besides, for gastritis diagnosis, some doctors may prefer to use a Stool test which is a standard method for determining whether or not a patient has H. pylori infection and whether or not there is blood in the stool, which is a symptom of bleeding in the stomach. A urea breath test may also be used for gastritis diagnosis by checking for the presence of H. pylori infection. To complete the breath test, a patient is given a tiny glass of a colorless liquid with no flavor and contains radioactive carbon. The patient’s stomach is colonized with H. pylori bacteria, which degrade the test liquid. After some time, the patient will be asked to blow into a bag, which will then be secured. The patient’s breath sample will include the radioactive carbon if it is determined that he is infected with the H. pylori bacteria (Mayo Clinic, 2022).

The current antral biopsy for urease test and history is the national standard for diagnosing H. pylori gastritis. When detecting esophageal cancer, upper endoscopy has a sensitivity of 90.9% with a two-year window and 94.5% with a one-year window in standard clinical practice. Without health insurance, you might wind yourself spending much money on medical treatments like endoscopies. This operation might cost anywhere from $1,250 to $4,800 if you do not have health insurance. In most cases, the charge for the doctor performing the endoscopy, the facility, and the anesthesiologist, is all included in these expenditures (Brooks, 2022). Besides, upper endoscopies costs may range between $787- $3,382 on MD save.

Plan

After graduation, nurse practitioners can address gastritis by encouraging healthy coping mechanisms and providing emotional care such as guided visualization, imagery, progressive relaxation, and deep breathing activities. This method helps redirect attention from the current pain towards more amusing sensations, cultivates a feeling of control, and may increase coping skills for dealing with the stress of severe injury and pain, both of which are likely to endure for a significant amount of time. Besides, informing the patients before carrying out a gastritis diagnosis will enable the patient to be prepared for the results and mentally manage discomfort. This intervention will be helpful when the patient can employ handling methods in stressful situations (Xiao etal., 2021). Besides, the patient will be able to verbally express pain alleviation and easily participate in physical activities with fewer reports of discomfort. It is essential to explain routine patient care to the patient before starting any treatment procedure. When patients are aware of what to expect may lessen worry and enhance comfort (Gulanick & Myers, 2021).

Another intervention that nurse practitioners can use to address gastritis is by considering administering gastritis medicine, such as antacids, before initiating patient treatment, such as assisting the patient in mobilizing. Nurse practitioners should ensure that the patient knows that it is necessary to take their medication before the pain becomes intolerable. This will help ensure that the patient is relaxed and his engagement increases. Another way in which nurse practitioners can address gastritis after graduation is by allowing the patient to utilize no-pharmacological nausea management methods such as guided imagery, deep breathing, music therapy, and relaxation (Gulanick & Myers, 2021). A nurse will be able to know that the intervention is helpful when there are reduced vomiting and nausea severity incidents.

Conclusion

Gastritis is a chronic disease characterized by the inflammation of the stomach’s protective lining and, when left untreated, may result in stomach bleeding and stomach ulcers. There are two types of gastritis, erosive and non-erosive. Gastritis can also be classified as either acute or chronic. Gastritis is caused by the long-term use of certain painkillers such as aspirin, chronic vomiting, bile reflux, helicobacter pylori, excessive alcohol consumption, and stress. Gastritis signs and symptoms are; vomiting blood, nausea, loss of appetite, abdominal bloating, black stool, and hiccups, among others. Gastritis is diagnosed through various screening tests such as upper endoscopy, blood test, stool test, and breath test. The current surveillance method related to gastritis is endoscopic surveillance. In developed countries, such as the western populations, there is a decreasing prevalence of gastritis, while developing countries have an increased prevalence of gastritis. After graduation, nurse practitioners can address gastritis by encouraging healthy coping mechanisms and providing emotional care, administering gastritis medicine such as antacids before initiating patient treatment, and allowing the patient to utilize no-pharmacological nausea management methods.

References

Azer, S. A., & Akhondi, H. (2019). Gastritis.

Botezatu, A., & Bodrug, N. (2021). Chronic atrophic gastritis: an update on a diagnosis. Medicine and Pharmacy Reports, 94(1), 7. doi: 10.15386/mpr-1887Brooks, A. (2022). How Much Does an Endoscopy Cost Without Insurance in 2021? | Mira. Talktomira.com. Retrieved 2 October 2022, from https://www.talktomira.com/post/how-much-does-an-endoscopy-cost-without-insurance.

Esposito, G., Dilaghi, E., Cazzato, M., Pilozzi, E., Conti, L., Carabotti, M., … & Lahner, E. (2021). According to European guidelines, endoscopic surveillance at 3 years after diagnosis seems safe in patients with atrophic gastritis in a low-risk region. Digestive and Liver Disease, 53(4), 467-473 DOI: 10.1016/j.dld.2020.10.038.

Feyisa, Z. T., & Woldeamanuel, B. T. (2021). Prevalence and associated risk factors of gastritis among patients visiting saint paul hospital millennium medical college, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Plos one, 16(2), e0246619. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0246619Gulanick, M., & Myers, J. L. (2021). Nursing Care Plans-E-Book: Nursing Diagnosis and Intervention. Elsevier Health Sciences.

Kotelevets, S. M., & Chekh, S. A. (2020). Screening, monitoring, and treatment of precancerous atrophic gastritis in the prospective study for seven years. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention: APJCP, 21(2), 331. DOI: 10.31557/APJCP.2020.21.2.331Mayo Clinic (2022). Gastritis – Symptoms and causes. Mayo Clinic. Retrieved 1 October 2022, from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gastritis/symptoms-causes/syc-20355807#:~:text=Gastritis%20may%20occur%20suddenly%20(acute,and%20improves%20quickly%20with%20treatment.

Mayo Clinic (2022). Gastritis – Diagnosis and treatment – Mayo Clinic. Mayoclinic.org. Retrieved 2 October 2022, from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gastritis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20355813#:~:text=Using%20a%20scope%20to%20examine,looks%20for%20signs%20of%20inflammation.

Robinson, J. (2020). Understanding Gastritis. WebMD. Retrieved 1 October 2022, from https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/digestive-diseases-gastritis#:~:text=gradually%20(chronic).-,What%20Causes%20Gastritis%3F,Helicobacter%20pylori%20(H.

Xiao, H., Zhao, Z., Zhang, C., & Wang, J. (2021). Influence of Standardized Nursing Intervention Combined with Mindfulness Stress Reduction Training on the Curative Effect, Negative Emotion, and Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Gastritis and Gastric Ulcer. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2021.

Sierra, D., Wood, M., Kolli, S., & Felipez, L. M. (2018). Pediatric gastritis, gastropathy, and peptic ulcer disease. Pediatrics in review, 39(11), 542-549.

Adegbola, S. O., Dibley, L., Sahnan, K., Wade, T., Verjee, A., Sawyer, R., … & Hart, A. L. (2020). Burden of disease and adaptation to life in patients with Crohn’s perianal fistula: a qualitative exploration. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 18(1), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12955-020-01622-7

Chronological age is the number of years that a person has lived on earth whereas biological age is the age which a person appears to be. Biological age is at times referred to as physiological age and many factors are taken into consideration which includes exercise, diet as well as sleeping habits. The most common change that occurs during middle adulthood is the middle age spread. This is the weight gain that occurs in the middle adulthood. This has been attributed to change in hormones and reduced metabolism thugs we lose less fat. Another change is ability and mobility becomes a problem. The loss of cortical bones is also associated with decline of hormones, in women its hormone estrogen. Generally, the body’s immune system becomes weakened with age and due to lack of physical activity the body is exposed to several chronic illnesses. The fat build up may also result in heart diseases such as stroke and heart failure. Skin will also dry out, and wrinkles start forming. Especially in sensitive areas such as the facial area. Gay hair is another biomarker of aging and is due to production of less melanin by the hair follicles. The pros of physical aging include wisdom because of life experiences, people especially the young give you much more respect and one can make better decisions on life. The cons include decreased ability to carry out tasks due to decline in strength, susceptibility to diseases such as heart diseases and diabetes.

My Life And Philosophy

I truly believe that philosophy is constructed instead of being discovered. When I found out that I had to write an entire essay on the philosophy of my life, it was evident to me that it was going to be a challenge. There have been times when I wished that I was so much older, and everybody had always told me to slow down and take things one day at a time. I know am only seventeen, but as high school has passed by so quickly, I have realized to slow down and to stop speeding through life and make it the best I can. It seems like everybody is always in such a big rush to get to where they are going. I know I only live once, so why not enjoy it by living life to its fullest and focusing on the task at hand. Life to me is a lot like driving with your headlights on, you can’t see that far away but eventually you’ll reach your destination. We don’t know what the future holds and of course, we are all very anxious to find out.

On the road of life there are obstacles and with those obstacles come risks we must take. I understand that life is hard sometimes and focusing on goals is an absolute must. Staying focused, making good choices and common sense play immense roles in our everyday decisions. With that said, is how I try to live my life no matter what is thrown at me, I just allow a little breathing room. Life is what we make it, always has been and always will be. Accomplishing tough obstacles that come my way by judging the situation and making good choices is my philosophy on life. Just like having potholes in the road, many things represent the misfortunes in life. I love taking risks especially when they pay off in the end because that’s what allows me get closer to my dreams.

If I sat back and isolated myself from what’s really out there, I would be holding myself back from so many possible experiences. Experience is also something that allows you to live your life to the fullest, and protects you from making the same mistake twice.

Patience is something everybody must have in driving and even more in life. To me patience is one of the most admirable qualities a person can possess. Not only does it make them a stronger person, but it helps them with life choices and the hard situations that come. Without patience, any given person would be rushing through life which would result in not allowing themselves to see the little things that matter. That’s the best way to miss out on so many opportunities that may arise. Patience can reduce accidents or in other words, for example problems in life. Sometimes all it takes is time for intricate situations to roll over and relieve ones mind. It’s important to know your surroundings and by rushing you can’t possibly do that. Remembering to pay attention will help you out in the long run. Not only will it help on the road but more along the lines of life in general. It can help you with future job opportunities, future relationships, but most importantly it can help you with the way you decide to live your life.

Driving has its own multicultural society of its own, just like the real world. All drivers discriminate and stereotype at one point or another. If you think about

it, the road actually can be related to a multicultural society in many ways for example; “Filipinos can’t drive” or “Oh, what a nice car; it’s probably stolen, look at the driver”. All of those stereotypes have been said, not only by fellow drivers but police officers as well. A lot of officers use stereotypes to single out an individual. As for instance, you have to watch out for cops, there are good cops and there are bad cops. For cops, it is their job to stereotype against people especially on the road. Cops judge people by their race, color, physical appearance and even the type of vehicle they are driving. Sometimes that can be an excellent factor when searching for a specific variety of criminals. In another way, it can cause a lot of confusion with subjects that might fit a description or stereotype, but really have no relation to the crime at all. Maybe you happened to be at the wrong place at the wrong time. The police are a major obstacle on the road; always have been and always will be. You just have to keep in mind your objective is to stay focused and if you’re not doing anything immoral there will be nothing to worry about.

Accomplishing tough obstacles is something that I have allowed myself to be good at. I’m able to read a situation that comes my way and without jumping to conclusion, I’m able to make an intelligent assumption that will enable me to move forward in a positive manner. To me living life at a pace and not speeding through it seems like the right way for me to live my life. Being independent isn’t always about doing things on your own without the need of guidance. It is also about making educated decisions that come from within. Being able to see your future without needing someone to spell it out for you is a strong quality that I hope to possess. In my short lifetime I have learned to take charge and to face problems instead of avoiding them. Not only does being independent help me with my problems, but it has helped me grow as an individual. I look at every day as a lesson no matter what is going on. As I get older I see more of the bigger picture rather than believing what I want and my philosophy gets stronger with that.

When I was younger I used to act like something I wasn’t. In Nellie Wong’s poem “WHEN I WAS GROWING UP” she talks about how she longed to be white in many ways; my situation is a little similar. Especially since I am bi racial I’ve felt like I’ve had to “empress” certain people to fit in. It was until I started growing up that I realized that just wasn’t me. I don’t have to change myself for anybody and my real friends will understand that and love me for who I am. To this day I am very proud of who I have become and how I’ve gotten to where I am today. I am glad to be different from others and content with my culture. I am sure that is not something that most people can say. Being bi racial has taught me to appreciate diversity and kept me interested in learning about other cultures.

In conclusion life is a lot like driving, it is what you make of it; if you turn your life into a big rush you’ll miss it before it even starts and end up living in regret later. Patience, determination and independence are all good qualities you should possess if you want to live your life in a successful manner. If stress plays a big part in your life it might cause you to want to quit at something you might end up being great at. You can’t allow yourself to focus of the negativity of life, because it will only end up hurting you in the end.

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www.philosphy.com

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My Life Before the Pandemic

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I remember that a week before the pandemic started, I had come out of an interview; they had accepted me to do my Internship at the New York-Presbyterian; I was very excited because I was about to graduate in my Major which is Human Services. My life had been super interesting because I studied and worked at the Bronx Community College, and above all, I was very active. I was in the gym and I had an almost perfect social life. Wonderful people surrounded me; I had so many plans for my graduation. I was planning for trips I wanted to go and they included trips to Mexico and the Dominican Republic to celebrate my graduation. I had many dreams, goals and trips that never happened.

I am crying writing this. I remember when the pandemic entered, it was as if I was in a horror movie; the news every day was negative. They presented thousands of people who lost families; I was fortunate that in my family, no one died. I had a lot of panic about going out to the streets. I remember that my family and I had to line up at the supermarket to buy items. We did not accept visitors; I began to go into a severe depression and I did not want to go through it because it was unfortunate and desperate; I loved the life I had before the pandemic.

Social isolation during the pandemic (COVID 19) has affected many people. Social isolation has negatively impacted many people in the last 18 months. This virus has caused many problems such as anxiety, family separation, unemployment, and depression. Many remember watching the news on how to overcome these problems. It was a Sunday, May 17th; I heard Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on the news talk about how “The crisis (COVID-19) can be a mental health crisis.”

During the pandemic (COVID 19), I remember that anxiety has manifested itself in different ways, both physically and emotionally. One of them is the concern about protecting yourself from the virus and the risks. Some people reacted in a paranoid way with great panic, intense and excessive worries and fears as well as being constantly aware or frequently worried about the situation of facing death in the blink of an eye. Anxiety in other people can become intense and was portrayed as a panic attack. For example, I felt so mentally weak that I couldn’t control my worries in my case. Also, I couldn’t even fall asleep. As a result, it made me feel so stressed that the news made me worse; that is, very worried and sad.

I went through a severe depression. I called my doctor. She told me that one of the best solutions to deal with anxiety in this challenging time with the virus is to avoid watching the news. This habit of watching the world to find out how a country or the world is going through regarding this virus was not an excellent remedy to cure anxiety as many people did it. On the other hand, others say that the best way to control your stress is by praying all day and getting more sleep, or going to the park to exercise following the rules of social distancing. The media is the first to spread anxiety throughout the country. US citizens were at home just watching TV. This large amount of time on television was being taken advantage of by disseminating statistics of how many people die from Covid19 every day.

The news is a source of anxiety and a problem for many people. This is because a lot of people try to navigate into bringing their lives together, and the news talks about how the world is worried about where covid 19 will take the world to (Gao et al, 2020). It is a problematic situation since many people during the covid 19 got depressed. Television and other media have been a great source of anxiety, and many other issues related to them have affected people during the coronavirus period. Just like I got stressed and depressed, many other people experienced the same, and it has been a great source of problems.

The media should have done the best thing to instill hope into the people. Even though they are supposed to report the truth, they cannot tell how many people are dying every minute instead of helping people deal with the issues which are affecting them during this period of coronavirus; therefore, it is an important thing that the media should have come to help people dealing with stress and an abrupt change in the way of life. This is an important part of everyday life and the media should be more inclined towards helping the people instead of just reporting the news without focusing on the effects the news will have on its audience.

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Gao, J., Zheng, P., Jia, Y., Chen, H., Mao, Y., Chen, S., … & Dai, J. (2020). Mental health problems and social media exposure during COVID-19 outbreak. Plos one, 15(4), e0231924.

CHRONOLOGY OF WHITE SUPREMACY

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Chronology of white supremacy

White supremacy in the United States was legal before the civil war; however, the civil war acted to end the civil war as it brushed off most people’s minds. Yet, it was not finished in the whites’ minds in the southern end of America, and therefore it was a difficult time for the black people as some of the whites formed a group called the Ku Klux Klan (KKK). This was a group that was initially created in 1865, and it was made as a group of white supremacists who were against the blacks and what the blacks were about. It came about especially with the rise of blacks into freedom and power (Chalmers, 1987). Therefore herein, I will discuss how the southern people encouraged white supremacy and how it was hard for them to live without it even after being legally abolished after the civil war. The discussion will be a chronological one from the time this white supremacy began to the current events and how this has affected American society in an efficient negative manner.

During the period of the civil war, white supremacy did not exist. However, afterward, there came the KKK club, which was involved in lynchings for the black people and affected them greatly. The main reason for these lynchings was that the whites did not like how the republican government-supported and made the rights of the black people a priority in what was being done. Therefore the white supremacists, most of who were part of the KKK club, still believed black people did not matter, and thus, they could be trodden upon and made to remain backward in the society. In the book “What This Cruel War Was Over,” we see the civil war period and what it meant for the American culture. Therefore, upon this, white supremacy came from as the blacks got to be realized as human beings and given their rights after this war. However, those who still believed in white power did not want to give in to this (Manning, 2007). 

After the civil war came the period between the 1870s and 1930s, this is when the KKK club had many members, and it was also the period when it was tough for black people to voice their issues. Therefore it is a period associated with many conflicts and issues to deal with them. One of the significant problems in white supremacy is the frequent dying and rising of the KKK club, whereby it has always come to the people in deferent forms and different leadership and other ways and manners of operation. Therefore they continued to fight the black population and its dominance and be given freedom till the 1930s when the great depression happened. Its membership went down in a very significant manner.

It was also during the period of 1870s to 1930s, there began the segregation of the black people geographically and through other means such as education whereby white kids could not attend the same school as black kids. However, violence was the most prevalent during this time, especially the lynchings.

In the 20th century, however, it was a time for change as more black people got to fight for their rights, and there were many structural changes in the way they were treated. Therefore, this was when people realized that they were complete human beings who deserved respect and dignity. This they demanded through different ways, even though demonstrations and talks as well as writings. The current society also includes people like Dylan roof, among others like Ida B. Wells. These two contrast to one another as Dylan is a serial killer who is a white supremacist, and Ida fights for black people’s rights.

Therefore, in conclusion, we can say that it was a time for a change from the time of the civil war to the time of the great depression and then up to today, whereby there have been changes. Even though the black population’s poor treatment has not been eliminated from American society, it is not as much as before.References

Chalmers, D. M. (1987). Hooded Americanism: The History of the Ku Klux Klan. Duke University Press.

Manning, C. (2007). What This Cruel War Was Over. Vintage.

Taylor, Q. (2011). The Forging of a Black Community: Seattle’s Central District from 1870 through the Civil Rights Era. University of Washington Press.

Wells-Barnett, I. B., & Gates, H. L. J. (1991). Selected Works of Ida B. Wells-Barnett. Oxford University Press on Demand.

Chrysler contracting company

Company Address; 215569

Contact no. 020-77034016

Date: 11/11/2014

Mr. Scott Bartosiewicz

Company’s writer

Contracting department

Employee code no. 12345

Dear Mr. Bartosiewicz,

In accordance to HR policy number 202-a (Creation of obscene tweets against Chrysler company manual), we are forced to issue a warning letter to you for violating the company’s written rules and regulations. The rules and regulations on any internet tweets have been clarified to you since the first day of work and you agreed to abide to it. You happened to tweet to Chrysler brand officials and this has affected the company’s performance and productivity appraisal ranking since the contract has been withdraw from us and this is a loss to the company. In addition 20 people have lost their jobs due to your misconduct.

We would like you to write an apology letter to the Chrysler brand’s official explaining why you violated the rules and incase of a repetition of the same what the precautions the company should take against you. In addition you should ask them to reconsider the contract they had made with the company.

The company has learned that your post happened unintentionally and that’s why it is giving you this second chance to work with us. Hence forth your messages shall be tracked whether private or business messages to prevent any careless mistakes. The company has decided to retain you if only after you adhere to the above demands and submit the letter as soon as possible. In future when you continue violating the company, you shall be liable for any law suits that will be initiated along. In addition the company might be forced to terminate your service in case you do not cope and adhere to the company policy.

Sincerely

Chrysler

Manager

HR and Employee relations

My Life Lesson

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My Life Lesson

I wish I could say that I have liberated myself through this moment of my confusing myself and not knowing where my life is heading. It has been an uphill task trying to regain a solid ground, and the burden of hopelessness and feeling lost in my life is now magnified than ever. In the beginning, my life was full of fun as I grew up living with my parents and three siblings. However, the fun could not last for eternity as I felt helpless when my life was quickly drowning, and the reality was not within reach. It was a prerequisite to urgently find an easy way out of the situation, hoping for someone or something to influence me by offering a helping hand positively. It was the only I was to liberate myself out of that quagmire I had dug myself into.

The story kickstarted when I relocated from California, and I was not buying the fact that it was something my parents had to do, whatsoever. Emotionally, it was a big mess for me. I was so enraged, and I found my parents as the only scapegoats I could vent my anger on to, and in most of the cases, my points were vague. Ultimately, the issue amplified to be an even bigger mess. So, as I was starting making new friends, I contemplated drowning my sorrows to whatever I could think was “fun,” such as high drugs and alcohol. On school nights, I was mostly out until one or two, arranging on skiving classes and failing to attend school since, in my mind, I had better things to take care of but not schooling. Time lapsed, and I routinely failed to attend my days of school, and it immensely caused my grades to fall. I decided to drop out of school when I was in tenth grade. The decision seemed an easy one to buy as I could no longer wake up at four or five o’clock to prepare to go to school. Now, I could stay out and not feel guilty. Somewhat, I knew what was conspiring, and my life was now on a downhill slant, and there was little or nothing I could have done to save my life.

On the other side, my friends kept track of what I was doing, and they decided to emulate me, which in return led them to lose respect from their families, teachers, friends, not to mention everyone concerned. And so, we went on a field trip, and we cared less about losing our education or even jeopardizing the love from individuals and family who were concerned. To us, it was a great thing and sense freedom not to be controlled and enjoy life wildly until we became bankrupt and could no longer finance our adventurous life. To escape suffering, I had to find a full-time job that only lasted for a few months. I was sick of working hard. I could not stand any person authorizing and commanding me on what to do and how to do it all. Eventually, I was fired as I could frequently rebel such orders. Once more, I cared less. Out of my desperation, I started getting into a lot of mischiefs, not to mention troubling police officers in numerous encounters. I was finally arrested, and the authorities were ready to take me to the juvenile institute to try getting me back on the track. At that time, I had no information concerning how my friends were doing. I returned to our home and tried to contemplate about my lousy demeanor. I was trying hard to think if there was any chance that I could patch up my mistakes. Well, I could not just find the solution, and so, I said to myself, I should move on.

Weeks passed by while, and I was still at home, and schooling was perhaps the last thing I could think about. Indeed, I witnessed the kind of mess my friends were dragging themselves into, but I failed to understand why none of them saw what was happening to their lives too. Just like me, they were also ripping off. By then, I was disinterested with other people, and I wanted nothing to do with anyone. Perhaps, this was a crucial turning point of my life, and I needed time to myself. I was inspired to take my life back into normality. I went back to school for the second term of my tenth-grade year while I was also working on a part-time basis to finance my education and upkeep. I started to improve my grades gradually, though, still a little on edge, but ultimately, I knew they would be perfect. It did not take too long getting back into the swing of things and living normally both at school and outside. I can only pay tribute to myself for feeling the significant change and working so hard turn things around.

To summarize, I had to turn myself around since I knew my lifestyle was straying, not to mention the dangerous activities I actively took part in. More than anything, I needed time to discover myself, and as for now, I am waiting for my graduation. Out of that experience, I learned that it is not a nice thing always to be selfish as that can lead one into troubles. When I got involved in those dangerous acts, the only thing I cared about was me. People often fall into a sinister trap in the name of enjoying the freedom and having control of one’s life. As humans, it is a prerequisite to be governed by good moral values as negligence and ignorance can only lead people into serious problems. It is good to have life discipline and be mindful of other people. I could be far in terms of life wellness if only I had not wasted my precious time doing silly things.

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My Life- Selam Girmay

Nobody knows the troubles and experiences I Selam Girmay has seen that comes to mind as I trek my way on in life. This is a difficult task since I am about to turn 15 years old. Who would think that at 15 I would have faced obstacles in my short existence here on earth? Every bump in the road I have faced has made me into the type of person I am and will become. The curves you are faced with in life I believe is what shapes and mould us into who we are and who we are to become. Every person is faced with things that shape their character more than once in their lifetime. Here is my short story of what has made me who I am as of today.

                My obstacles started long before I even was created. I was just a twinkle of an idea. My parents had a difficult time conceiving and had to go through many procedures to get pregnant. But they finally did. However, the twist here was I was a twin. I was not identical. The next obstacle I faced was my brother and I did not share living in the belly of my mother very well. We were constantly fighting for more room. The drama all started with my arrival. We were born at 26 weeks. This was a surprise not only to my parents but also to me. It was my brother who was rushing his entrance into the world. I was clearly not ready. After my brother pushed he was out my parents fearing for our lives suggested they let me stay inside my mother. Just as my mom finished this statement the doctor yelled, “we got get him out”. My heart stopped beating. In a panic the doctored wanted my mom to push me out.  As the frantic start of my life was about to begin, I was hit with another curve. The umbilical cord was wrapped around my neck not one time but two.

I began my preschool at the age of 3, and I attended my first school in Wakame public school that is in Oklahoma. At this stage, I knew how to talk fluently, and I made a lot of friends in school as we engaged in games together. I became more massive and slightly taller as I ate more than I used to eat when I was young. I ate a lot of sugary meals that almost gave me tooth decay problem. I often had nightmares and dreams because of too many games during the day. My thoughts developed, and I had very mature reasoning that increased my curiosity to know why some things are the way they are. I was one of the brightest in our class, and I managed to pass well and proceed to other classes through a smooth transition. My learning process was based on influence. I majorly learned through hands-on experience as my teachers made us to count sticks and to draw pets and fruits to enable us to engage in actual writing. Through my teacher’s help, my proximal development increased as I found it easier to certain things on myself.

I developed a social understanding and built powerful bonds with my teachers just as I had created with my mother. My mother always told me that when I grow up, I will become a pilot and this is what I always told my teachers whenever they asked me about it. My conscience development increased as well, and I could easily differentiate between good and evil, and I could follow what my teachers ordered me to do including keeping quiet in class and doing class assignments.

Most of my milk teeth began falling off, and I ate a little bit more compared to how I used to eat before. My sleep patterns could change over and over because I had some assignments to do or because of watching movies that were my passion. I was able to distinguish fiction from reality, and I could deceive. I began developing my interest in children at this age. I grew art of spending most of my time helping, and caring for younger children. My mother used to send me to school with packed lunch and some snacks that I shared together with my close friends.

Adolescence was one of my most exciting stages as I can confess, it was my first time getting approached by a boy to be his girlfriend. I underwent this stage while in NWOSU in Alva Oklahoma. This stage was accompanied by me growing “more feminine,” and I became more intelligent as I knew almost everything. I reached the internet whenever I wanted and found answers to questions. My love for children increased, and I realized that I could play basketball and softball as I actively engaged in co-curriculum activities. At this stage, I was undergoing some conflicts that I did not know the appropriate ways to address them. Like in a situation where the boy approached me, I was confused and turned down his request as I believed it was the best thing to do. I was also filled with energy, and my libido levels were high.

I believe I am on the right track to achieve my dreams. I joined Redlands community college in El Reno Oklahoma where I pursue OSU currently. My cognitive mind has developed to the extent that I want to have baby care when I grow up. My love for children is at a higher bar, and even currently, I am a nanny to the child of my best friend. I have become more loving and caring, and I have come to understand that I cannot ignore boys forever. I love hanging out with boys more as compared to girls, even though I hated them at some point in my life. I quickly bond with children and all the children I nanny never cry for their mothers because to them “I am their mother.”

My life has had ups and downs ever since I was conceived. But the truth is, the more challenges I face, the more I become experienced in this world. I have learnt very many life lessons that I believe keep me on truck in this unpredictable world. I have learnt to keep my circle small in terms of friends. Throughout my life, I have become so choosy in determining who and who not should be my friend. In the past, I have been a victim of fake friends who back bite me and eavesdrop my conversations just to pass them on to other friends. I have also learnt the art of being humble in all situations. Whether one is rich or has power over others, humility is key. In this world I have seen those who were humiliated rise from grass to grace while those who were boastful in power lose them all. It therefore requires humililty in one’s operations because no body knows what tomorrow holds.

                For sure, my life has not been a walk in the park and I have never given up on my dreams. I have managed to beat all the odds and I am currently studying my dream course. I believe I will go places and I am not stopping at anything. When the going gets tough, only the tough people get going and I believe I am one of the tough people.

Comparative Synthesis Essay

Choose two or more of the primary texts we have read so far this semester and write a 5- to 6-page essay that advances an argument explaining what those texts reveal about some larger social issue. Your argument should include analysis that explains how specific details of the texts contribute to their larger meanings, and it should perform synthesis that explains what commonalities and patterns you see across them. Most importantly, your thesis should, “look for trouble” by noticing details in the texts, by articulating some larger problem or issue they address through those details, by posing fruitful questions about that issue, and by identifying what’s at stake, both for the texts’ authors and for yourself.

When choosing which texts to write about, you are strongly encouraged to select texts of various genres that were not specifically paired during class discussion. Your essay should begin with an introduction that states your argument clearly and in rich detail. Body paragraphs should develop in complexity at every step while advancing your argument through careful attention to sources, integrating quotations and explaining their significance. Successful essays will likely focus equally on each primary source, and they will usually include some paragraphs that analyze a single source in detail and others that synthesize evidence from several sources. Your conclusion should demonstrate that your thinking on the larger issue has evolved through sustained critical reading.

Your Comparative Synthesis Essay should be between 1,500 and 2,000 words and in MLA format. You should include a Works Cited page listing the texts you have chosen, but do not use any outside sources for this assignment. All paragraphs should have strong topic sentences and clearly written internal transitions, and all sentences should be edited for precision, conciseness, variation, and clarity.

An “A” paper:

· Is submitted on time and complete;· Advances a clearly stated argument that proceeds through explication and develops in complexity over the full course of the essay, using topic sentences and transitions effectively to signal the introduction of new ideas;· Selects, analyzes, and synthesizes evidence from two or more texts, using both direct quotation and paraphrase while explaining in detail at each step how that evidence supports and complicates the argument;· Identifies and differentiates among each text’s genre and mode, explaining how their generic elements contribute to their meaning;· Explains how synthesizing the texts reveals a deeper understanding of a larger social issue; and

· Demonstrates a mastery of edited academic English, using proper spelling and punctuation with precision, conciseness, variation, and clarity.

Worksheet Questions

1. What readings are you choosing for you two works?

2. What is the significance of those works?

3. What main point are you choosing to argue?

4. How do those main points relate to the world at large?