This paper is from the advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) point of view.

This paper is from the advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) point of view.
1. Explore pathology of toxic stress levels and scales used to measure it
2. Complete the Stress Management scale module and provide a summary of findings
1. Attached on page 2 of document “Assignment 1 Instructions” (I answered based on myself)
3. Identify an intervention useful for stress management: journal, exercise (be specific i.e. running, walking, swimming), meditation, music therapy, equine therapy etc.
4. Research the intervention selected and cite evidence of effectiveness providing cultural considerations that may impact success of the intervention
5. Outline motivational techniques used to develop an effective stress management plan
6. Develop two SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time bound) that will be used to monitor the effectiveness of the management plan
PAPER FORMAT:
7. Narrative format: 3 to 5 pages excluding the title and reference page – written in APA format
8. Include an introductory paragraph, purpose statement, and a conclusion.
9. Include level 1 and 2 headings to organize the paper.
10. Write the paper in third person, not first person (meaning do not use ‘we’ or ‘I’) and in a scholarly manner. To clarify: I, we, you, me, our may not be used. In addition, describing yourself as the researcher or the author should not be used.
11. Include a minimum of 4 professional peer-reviewed scholarly journal references to support the paper (review in Ulrich Periodical Directory) and be less than five (5) years old (cannot be from before 2018).
12. APA format is required (attention to spelling/grammar, a title page, a reference page, and in-text citations).