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Mum's Recipe Book
The once-smart red and white gingham oilskin cover is battered and shabby now, with splotches and mysterious old stains on many pages. Mum’s treasured recipe book has a special spot in my early memories and has been a constant companion all of my life. The pages are covered with recipes dating from the early fifties, carefully hand-written in Mum’s distinctive scrawl, or with typed scraps and newspaper pages pasted in place.
As I read the recipe for Grandma Wallace’s scones, I recalled learning the art of scone-making at Grandma’s scrubbed kitchen table at the farm at Beachmere as a three year old. With an apron tied under my armpits, standing on a stool, Grannie instructed, “Lift your hands out of the bowl to let the air into the mix; don’t overwork the butter; just do it until it looks like breadcrumbs, that’s a good girl!” Using a blunt ended knife, the added eggs and buttermilk were quickly cut into a thick gooey mess which Grandma deftly patted flat and cut into rounds with an old sherry glass.
When they were rising in the hot oven, we quickly put the crockery and small bowls with clotted cream and homemade jams on to a tray, while the kettle hissed on the Aga. Once the hot, fragrant scones were piled on to a rose-patterned plate and the tea was brewing in the silver pot, our family or friends gathered together for the time honoured ritual of morning tea.
Shirley’s Asparagus Rolls, written in my aunt’s loopy handwriting caught my eye as I turned the pages, and the memory of an afternoon tea party, a monthly event in our home, flooded into my mind. Aged about eight, I remember standing at the kitchen bench with a large pile of thinly sliced bread, the green, corrugated glass butter dish and a colander of draining asparagus spears. “Just spread the butter thinly,” snapped Mum as she busily piped cream into Brandy Snaps.
I had cut the crusts off each bread slice, flattened them with the rolling pin and loaded the knife with a lump of butter, which I pulled towards me, across the bread. The granite-like butter adhered to the knife, tearing a large hole in the bread. After the fifth such catastrophe, Mum had placed the butter dish over a pan of hot water. The miraculous steam converted the rock-hard butter into a golden spread which smeared easily over the slices of bread. A sprinkle of grated cheese, the asparagus spear and a quick twist of the bread before the whole roll was fastened with a tooth pick - hey presto! Piled on to the polished silver tray, alongside the Melting Moments, Chocolate Cake and Brandy Snaps, my Asparagus Rolls were the highlight of Mum’s afternoon tea table.
Flicking through the much-thumbed pages, my eyes fixed on a recipe for ‘Crispy Almond Chicken’ from Ethel Rowell, our neighbour in Reade Park, in Adelaide. The Rowell children, Margaret and Hugh were my best friends during the 1950’s, and Ethel was considered an adventurous cook as she often served ‘continental’ dishes such as Weiner Schnitzel and Hungarian Goulash.
“Come on, girls, just try a mouthful of this Chinese almond chicken and rice dish,” Mrs Rowell urged Margaret and me, tempting us with a large spoon of the aromatic mixture. Hugh, like his father, was always most suspicious of his mother’s ‘cooking adventures’ and impending dinner parties usually required lots of tasting and ooohing and aaahing from the guinea pigs. “Perhaps a touch more soy sauce? What do you think? Annie, here’s some for Lorna (my mother) and the recipe, as I’m sure she’ll love it.” Mum did enjoy this dish and it became a favourite in our home for some years, often replacing the traditional roast for Sunday lunch.
Nestled alongside such glamorous modern authors as Rick Stein, Jamie Oliver and Maggie Beer, the old battered book looks forlorn and tired in the bookshelf. Food has evolved through many changes during the lifetime of Mum’s old recipe book and some of her old ‘special’ recipes are back in vogue again. However the spirit of expressing love and friendship for kith and kin, by producing a dish you have made yourself from scratch, will never be out-dated or old fashioned.
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Mum's recipes often have that special touch! There’s something about the familiarity and love that goes into them. Cooking can be a fun and creative way to express yourself. Gems Parties It sounds like you enjoy the process of cooking and perhaps experimenting with new recipes or techniques.
Unlocking Success in Capella Nursing: A Guide to Key Assessments in NURS FPX 8006 and RSCH FPX 7868
Capella University’s nursing programs are designed to challenge, inspire, and prepare students for leadership roles in healthcare. A cornerstone of this journey is the completion of structured assessments that integrate theory, evidence-based practice, and applied skills. For students navigating NURS FPX 8006 and RSCH FPX 7868, mastering these assessments not only strengthens academic performance but also builds competencies crucial for professional growth. This blog provides practical strategies, actionable tips, and direct guidance on excelling in each assessment while keeping your academic journey manageable and rewarding.
NURS FPX 8006 Assessment 1: Foundations of Innovation and Evidence-Based Practice
NURS FPX 8006 Assessment 1 introduces nursing students to the principles of evidence-based practice (EBP) and innovation. This assessment focuses on identifying healthcare challenges and framing them within the lens of scholarly research.
Tips for Success
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Select a Relevant Topic: Choose a clinical issue you are genuinely passionate about—such as patient safety, chronic disease management, or health equity. This keeps your research engaging and purposeful.
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Leverage Evidence: Use at least 4–6 peer-reviewed sources to strengthen your argument. Databases like CINAHL, PubMed, and Capella’s library are excellent starting points.
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Stay Organized: Create a structured outline that flows logically: problem identification, supporting evidence, proposed innovation, and potential impact.
NURS FPX 8006 Assessment 2: Evaluating Change Through Research
NURS FPX 8006 Assessment 2 emphasizes critical evaluation of research studies and their application to nursing practice. Students assess the credibility, methodology, and relevance of published studies to healthcare challenges.
Strategies for Excellence
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Focus on Credibility: Evaluate articles based on author qualifications, journal reputation, and sample size. Avoid relying on outdated or non-scholarly sources.
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Compare and Contrast: Highlight differences between quantitative and qualitative findings to demonstrate analytical depth.
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Practical Application: Connect research findings to real-world healthcare settings, showing how evidence drives change.
NURS FPX 8006 Assessment 3: Shared Values to Support Innovation Using DEI
NURS FPX 8006 Assessment 3 integrates concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into healthcare innovation. Students explore how shared values shape collaborative practice and foster equitable outcomes.
Best Practices
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Incorporate DEI Frameworks: Use models like cultural humility, inclusive leadership, and social justice principles to strengthen your discussion.
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Case Examples: Illustrate your analysis with real or simulated case studies where DEI significantly influenced healthcare outcomes.
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Action-Oriented Approach: Propose practical steps for embedding DEI into organizational policies, staffing practices, or patient engagement strategies.
NURS FPX 8006 Assessment 4: Abstract for Nursing Research
NURS FPX 8006 Assessment 4 requires students to synthesize their research into a concise, scholarly abstract. This skill is critical for professional communication in academic and clinical settings.
Key Tips
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Follow Abstract Guidelines: Use a structured format—background, purpose, methods, results, and conclusions.
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Be Concise but Clear: An abstract should not exceed 250 words but must capture the essence of your research.
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Polish and Proofread: Precision is everything. Review grammar, APA formatting, and scholarly tone before submission.
RSCH FPX 7868 Assessment 3: Applying Qualitative Research Methods
RSCH FPX 7868 Assessment 3 focuses on applying qualitative methodologies to explore healthcare questions. It emphasizes coding, thematic analysis, and interpretation of non-numerical data.
How to Excel
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Choose the Right Methodology: Decide between grounded theory, phenomenology, or case study based on your research question.
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Highlight Rigor: Demonstrate trustworthiness through credibility, dependability, and confirmability.
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Interpret Beyond Description: Move past surface-level findings by analyzing underlying patterns and meanings in qualitative data.
Putting It All Together: Building Competence and Confidence
These assessments are not isolated academic exercises—they are stepping stones toward becoming a nurse leader who combines innovation, equity, and evidence-based practice. By mastering the skills in NURS FPX 8006 and RSCH FPX 7868, Capella nursing students gain the ability to critically appraise research, design meaningful innovations, and communicate effectively within interdisciplinary teams.
Final Thoughts
Success in Capella’s nursing program requires more than just completing assignments; it demands commitment, critical thinking, and a vision for healthcare transformation. By approaching each assessment with focus and intentionality, students can transform challenges into opportunities for growth. Use the strategies outlined here to stay confident, organized, and motivated.
Your journey through these assessments is also your journey toward becoming a nurse leader who is prepared to drive positive change in healthcare. Stay committed, trust the process, and remember—you already have the foundation to succeed.