Summary: The national interest is examined through a constructivist viewpoint by Weldes, who believes that realist arguments can not accurately explain the actions of the state in international politics. Melde believes that under the realist perspective, the national interest is too vague of a concept for analysts to correctly judge what actions a statesmen should take.In the realist perspective, the national interest also has the fault of the analyst being unaware of what the “national interest” truly is, since it is up to interpretation. Weldes’ constructivist approach claims that national interest are social constructs created by the state to understand their position with respect to the other states. The state creates these constructs to have a better understanding of what their goals are and the obstacles that may appear in the form of other states or other organizations. The social constructs are created as a way to have an understanding of the surroundings of the state. These surroundings can be identified as other states, non-state organizations, social movements, etc. They are then described in relation to their impact to the state, like being a threat, an ally, or neutral. Key Terms: National interest: helps to identify what is important in international politics and to legitimize the actions taken by the state in foreign affairs “Security dilemma”: states remain in inevitable and perpetual competition without the existence of the supra-state Quasi-causal: not focused on accurate cause and effect; relies on patterns that can be easily noticed and justified Domino theory: cold war belief that having one state fall to communism will lead to surrounding states following the first one Articulation: using keywords from the language to attribute to political situations and events; a catchphrase for political terms Interpellation: generating recognition and identification; creating a national identity to give illusion of unified state towards a common goal Individuals: Steve Smith: “the national interest” is a malleable term that can be used to the advantage of any state that uses it as a defense for their actions Hans Morgenthau: “the national interest” is a term that can be considered the focus of the states’ actions in international politics Alexander Wendt: uses constructivist perspective; the interpretations of interests and objects dictate how the state will react to different situations, so national interest will have a fixed meaning with boundaries in place that are different from the situations of other states NUR204: Week 9 Assignment Page 1 ` Assignment: Change Paper Assignment Overview In this assignment, you will assess a current semi-direct or indirect nursing situation that is in need of change. Observe a healthcare environment, focusing on areas of the nursing process that are inefficient, unsafe, or problematic in nature. Diagnose the problem and choose a nursing change theory that suits .

1. Summary:
The national interest is examined through a constructivist
viewpoint by Weldes, who believes that realist arguments can
not accurately explain the actions of the state in international
politics. Melde believes that under the realist perspective, the
national interest is too vague of a concept for analysts to
correctly judge what actions a statesmen should take.In the
realist perspective, the national interest also has the fault of the
analyst being unaware of what the “national interest” truly is,
since it is up to interpretation. Weldes’ constructivist approach
claims that national interest are social constructs created by the
state to understand their position with respect to the other
states. The state creates these constructs to have a better
understanding of what their goals are and the obstacles that may
appear in the form of other states or other organizations. The
social constructs are created as a way to have an understanding
of the surroundings of the state. These surroundings can be
identified as other states, non-state organizations, social
movements, etc. They are then described in relation to their
impact to the state, like being a threat, an ally, or neutral.
Key Terms:
National interest: helps to identify what is important in
international politics and to legitimize the actions taken by the
state in foreign affairs
“Security dilemma”: states remain in inevitable and perpetual
competition without the existence of the supra-state
Quasi-causal: not focused on accurate cause and effect; relies
on patterns that can be easily noticed and justified
Domino theory: cold war belief that having one state fall to
communism will lead to surrounding states following the first
one
Articulation: using keywords from the language to attribute to

2. political situations and events; a catchphrase for political terms
Interpellation: generating recognition and identification;
creating a national identity to give illusion of unified state
towards a common goal
Individuals:
Steve Smith: “the national interest” is a malleable term that can
be used to the advantage of any state that uses it as a defense
for their actions
Hans Morgenthau: “the national interest” is a term that can be
considered the focus of the states’ actions in international
politics
Alexander Wendt: uses constructivist perspective; the
interpretations of interests and objects dictate how the state will
react to different situations, so national interest will have a
fixed meaning with boundaries in place that are different from
the situations of other states
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Assignment: Change Paper
Assignment Overview
In this assignment, you will assess a current semi-direct or
indirect nursing situation that is in need
of change. Observe a healthcare environment, focusing on areas
of the nursing process that are
inefficient, unsafe, or problematic in nature. Diagnose the
problem and choose a nursing change
theory that suits the change(s) you want to make. Propose a

3. detailed plan based on your chosen
change theory, explaining how to implement change. Develop
criteria to evaluate the effectiveness
of the plan and include a timeline for your change proposal.
Finally, reflect on how your change
affects the nursing profession.
Assignment Details:
Perform the following tasks:
before attempting this
assignment.
-direct or indirect nursing situation that
is in need of change.
o Observe your healthcare environment, focusing on areas of
nursing process that
are inefficient, unsafe, or problematic in nature.
o Diagnose the problem and choose a nursing change theory that
suits the change
you want to make.
o Propose a detailed plan based on your chosen change theory,
explaining how
to implement change.

4. o Develop criteria to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan and
include a timeline for
your change proposal.
o Reflect on how your change affects the nursing profession.
-5 page paper following the criteria below:
o Your paper should include primary sources and include at
least two peer-
reviewed nursing journal articles.
o Citations should be in your own words and not direct quotes.
o Include a title page, running head, appropriate headings, and
reference page.
o The paper should be double spaced, written in Times New
Roman, 12-point font,
follow APA style format, and cite all sources correctly.
NUR204_wk9_assn_jsmith_mmddyyy.
Grading:
Criteria Excellent (3pts) Good (2pts) Needs Improvement
(1pt)
Pts.
Research - Cited 4 or more
reliable sources.
- Sufficient information
provided to support

5. topic.
- Research in-depth,
revealing new insight.
- Cited 4 or more
reliable sources.
- Adequate information
provided to support
topic.
- Research is
superficial.
- Missing citations or
unreliable sources
used.
- Information does not
support research topic.
- Research is not
relevant to paper.
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Content - Appropriate topic is
chosen that relates
directly to the nursing
process.
- Proposed plan
contains specific ideas
for change.
- Change theory is

6. included and proposal
follows theory.
- Timeline is included for
change proposal.
- Reflection is provided.
- Appropriate topic is
chosen that relates
directly to the nursing
process.
- Proposed plan is
included but missing
specifics.
- Change theory is
included and proposal
follows theory.
- Timeline is incomplete
- Reflection is not
relevant to nursing
process.
- Inappropriate topic is
chosen that is
unrelated to nursing
process.
- Proposed plan is
inconsistent and
missing specifics.
- Change theory is
missing or
inappropriate. Plan
does not follow theory.
- Timeline is missing.
- Reflection is missing.

7. Grammar/Spelling - Consistent and
appropriate writing style.
- No spelling/grammar
errors.
- Length is 3-5 pages
using Times New
Roman, 12-point font
- Writing is consistent
and appropriate.
- Grammar/spelling
errors are minor.
- Length is less than 3
pages or Times New
Roman, 12-point font
not used.
- Writing is inconsistent
and inappropriate.
- Significant
grammar/spelling
errors.
- Length less than 3
pages or Times New
Roman, 12-point font
not used.
References/APA - All sources properly
cited using APA format.
- Includes title page,
running head, page
numbers, proper
paragraphs, and
reference page.

8. - All sources properly
cited using APA format
with minor errors
(punctuation).
- Includes title page,
running head, page
numbers, and reference
page with minor errors
in paragraph format.
- Sources not cited
correctly.
- Missing elements
such as title page,
running head, and
reference page.
Instructor: Total Points