...| Admission Essay to University of Miami Elizabeth Akande | | | My name is Elizabeth Akande and I am seeking for an admission into the Master’s degree program at University of Miami (UM) at the School of Nursing. I have always believed in giving back to the community and in sharing my competencies and skills with others. My desire to help people in the field of nursing has powered my decision to take up a graduate degree in Nursing. Overcoming the many challenges in my life has helped me to believe that I can reach any goal I have set for myself, and one of these lifelong goals is to become a nurse practitioner and to obtain my graduate diploma from a respectable institution. I have had my fair share of obstacles and trials, and if not for the generosity and kindness of others and of the Almighty God, I may not have gone this far in my journey. My life has been one great challenge, but the trials that I have faced did not discourage me from my goals. Taking care of my family, working full time, and looking after my two elderly parents may not be the picture of a perfect life, but I have managed to make the best use of my time and my resources, to give equal attention to the people I love as well as the career that I have chosen for myself. My father has had spinal stenosis for 16 years now and is currently living with me. My mother, who is now 73 years old, also...
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...The Age Old Debate: ADN vs BSN, a comparison Seth Ronning Grand Canyon University Professional Dynamics Kimberly Hammerton September 4, 2013 The Age Old Debate: ADN vs BSN, a comparison In battles of good versus evil through out history, good almost always triumphs in the end. For example the New York Yankees have won a total of twenty seven World Series Championships compared to the Boston Red Sox who have won a meager seven World Series. Another example would be Darth Vader returning from the dark side to vanquish the evil Emperor by means of hurling the villain over a rail to unseen depths and certain death. In the case of Bachelors level nursing compared to Associates level nursing however, there really is no good versus evil to compare. There is no dark versus light there is just a different level of attained educational degree. The question is what does the difference in education level provide in the level of competency of each nurse. The aim of this paper is to discuss what is the definition of competency in nursing and how is it measured, what are the advantages in nursing care for associates and bachelors degree care, and how do the differences in educational level affect overall patient outcomes. What is competency in nursing? The American Nurses Association, or ANA, defines competency by stating, “competency is an expected level of performance that results from an integration of knowledge, skills, abilities, and judgment” (ANA 2004). A nurses’ ability...
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...poorly understood. Some see it as stealing (or ‘borrowing’) ideas; others as a mechanism for comparison with a competitor; whilst others view it as a form of industrial espionage. In fact it is all of these and none of these at the same time, but instead involves understanding strategic gaps; cooperation; hard work; a willingness to question and where necessary to change fundamental precepts (sacred cows) and also - giving. This paper will address several issues including: what benchmarking is; when it should be used; and the benefits from using it; how to approach a benchmarking initiative; and how to optimise a benchmarking project. What is benchmarking? The term benchmark comes from surveying where it was used to denote a notch or mark representing a given altitude and against which other heights could be calibrated or ‘benchmarked’, since when it has come to mean any standard against which something is compared; and some of the leading exponents in business include Xerox and GE. In business terms there are numerous definitions of benchmarking, but essentially it involves learning, sharing information and adopting best practices to bring about step changes in performance. So, at its simplest, benchmarking means: ‘Improving by learning from others – i.e. ‐ benchmarking is simply about making comparisons with other organisations and then learning the lessons that those comparisons throw up’ Another definition is: ‘Benchmarking is the continuous process of measuring products...
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...Running head: Competency Comparison Competency Comparison Between ADN and BSN Prepared Nurses Lynda Brace Grand Canyon University: NUR-430V November 20, 2011 Competency Comparison Between ADN and BSN Prepared Nurses There are different pathways of obtaining entry level into the field of nursing. Levels of education vary depending of which route is chosen. Ultimately, no matter what route is undertaken, the Board of Registered administers only one licensing exam (NCLEX-RN). Two of the most common pathways are the Associates Degree (ADN) and the Baccalaureate (BSN) prepared programs. This paper will focus on the competency comparisons between the ADN and BSN prepared nurses. ADN programs were developed post WWII in response to the shortages of trained nurses. New hospitals were emerging and care was being transferred from home based to hospital based. The demand of nurses was far greater than the programs that were available to educate. According to Creasia & Friberg (2011, p.26) ADN programs, developed by Mildred Montag, were to prepare technical nurses who would work under the guidance of a professionally prepared nurse (BSN). This was to assist in the elimination of the nursing shortage in effect at the time. They were not to be hospital focused rather college based. By taking the control away from hospitals, they would be able available to a wider more diverse population. ADN programs are usually two years in length. The first year emphasis is placed...
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...Term Paper on Different Methods of Performance Appraisal Submitted to Md. Mosharraf Hossain Professor Department of Management University of Dhaka. Submitted by Mohammad Shafiqul Alam ID: 3-10-19-030 Batch-19 Dept. of Management Evening MBA Program University of Dhaka. Date of submission: 11th July, 2012. Table of Contents SL.No. Topics Page Number 1 Performance Appraisal 1 2 Classification of Methods 1-3 3 Management By Objectives (MBO) Method 4 4 Critical Incident Method 5 5 Weighted Checklist Method 6 6 Paired Comparison Analysis 7 7 Graphic Rating Scale 8-9 8 Essay Evaluation Method 10 9 Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scales(BARS) 10 10 Performance Ranking Method 11-12 11 360 degree performance appraisal 13-14 12 Forced Distribution 15 13 Behavioral Observation Scales 16 14 References 17 Performance Appraisal A performance appraisal (PA) is a systematic and periodic process that assesses an individual employee’s job performance and productivity in relation to certain pre-established criteria and organizational objectives. According to Michael R. Carrell and Frank E. Kuzmits “Performance appraisal is a method of evaluating the behavior of employees in the work spot, normally including both the quantitative and qualitative aspects of job performance”. To collect PA data, there are two main measures: Objective Measures Subjective Measures Figure: Methods of Performance Appraisal Compensation...
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...Running head: COMPARISON BETWEEN ASSOCIATE DEGREE AND Comparison between Associate degree and Baccalaureate degree Candace Haggard GCU Comparison between Associate degree and Baccalaureate degree Nursing education traces its history from the humble beginnings incorporating “on the job” training to a modern era of PhD program at today’s research universities. Currently, there are three levels of education found in entry level nurses: diploma nurses, associate’s degree in nursing, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Often there is confusion as to why nursing students will put forth the extra effort to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. As the discussion unfolds, it will become apparent that the nurse trained at the associate degree level tends to practice at a technical level, whereas the nurse educated with a Bachelor of Science degree practices at a professional level. Nurses may have different competencies depending on whether they were educated through an Associate Degree in Nursing Program or a Bachelor of Science Program (Hood & Leddy, 2003). ADN graduates practice within the guidelines of eight core components and competencies identified by the National Council of Associate Degree Nursing Competencies Task Force. These core components are: professional behaviors, communication, assessment, clinical decision making, caring interventions, teaching and learning, collaboration, and managing care. These core components help with clinical decision making...
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...Hospitality Management Competencies: do faculty and students concur on employability skills? Adeniyi, Adeolu Shola GTB Lagos, Nigeria adeolu.adeniyi@mail.com Abstract This paper is one in a series of establishing what competencies the various stakeholders (students, faculty and industry mentors) think are the ideal competencies needed by employees in the hospitality field in places such as hotels, food service providers, restaurants and lodges, compared to those actually displayed by hospitality management students. This particular paper reports on a comparison drawn between what the faculty and students believe are the ideal competencies compared to those that they actually have on completion of their academic studies, prior to the students engaging in their semester of work-integrated learning (WIL). The results would be used by faculty to focus on ensuring students are aware of the employability and management competencies they need in order to conduct themselves in the business world of hospitality with confidence and competently. Key Words: Competencies, hospitality, soft...
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... Benice C Ejiogu Grand Canyon University: NRS 430V 8/19/2012 EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION 2 Educational Preparation of BSN and ADN The differences in competencies between Nurses prepared at the associate –degree level versus the baccalaureate-degree level should not be over emphasized due to the fact that their educational preparation differs in different ways. ADN students has 3-year associate degree program, which comprises of both theoretical and clinical experiences. While BSN has a total of 4-year baccalaureate- degree program ,both theories and practical inclusive. McIntosh, T., Duske, S., Anderson, M., & Hill, P. (2008). These nurses has many qualities in common, but their competency level differs in different ways. Competency is defined as the integration of skills and knowledge required to perform a role in a particular setting (McConnell, 2001). Competency can also be defined as an individual’s actual performance in a particular situation, described by how well the individual integrates knowledge, attitudes, skills, and behaviors in delivering care according to expectations (Gurvis & Grey, 1995; Nolan, 1998). BSN and ADN have significant difference in Critical thinking skill. This refers to knowledge, active...
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...INTRODUCTION Career development has become of more importance in recent years as organisations utilise the investment of human resource development to an advantage (McCarthy & Garavan, 1999). Career or professional development for the purposes of this report can be defined as an attempt to help the individual analyse their abilities and interests to guide their placement, progression, and development through various assessment activities (Gunnigle & Flood, 1990, p. 172). Literature suggests that the effectiveness of several management and professional development activities can be enhanced by paying attention to managerial self-awareness and variables related to self-awareness like self-efficacy (McCarthy & Garavan, 1999). Admundson (1995), argues that the two key variables that moderate career decisions are the individual’s self-awareness and self-efficacy which are essential because high levels of self-awareness and self-efficacy enables the individual to exert more control over long term effects and are in a better posistion to respond proactively to situations. Therefore, analysing managerial and professional development in regard to self-awareness creates a positive effect to both personal and professional enhancements. This report posits the importance of managerial self-awareness to the effectiveness of personal and professional development. It aims to develop understanding of self awareness for career development gauged from feedback tools, specifically the Personal...
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...Running head: COMPARISON OF COMPETENCIES Comparison of Competencies: Associate versus Baccalaureate Degree Nurses Rachel Beissel Grand Canyon University: NRS-430V Professional Dynamics November 20, 2011 Comparison of Competencies: Associate versus Baccalaureate Degree Nurses There are currently three different degree programs for Registered Nurses in the United States. The first degree plan is a diploma nursing degree, which is a 3 year program that focuses on nursing tasks in a hospital setting. It is noted that the diploma nursing program provides the most clock hours of clinical instruction (Hood, 2010, pg. 15). The second degree plan is the associate degree in nursing; this degree focuses on a combination of didactic and clinical skills over a 2 year period. The last degree is the baccalaureate degree in nursing which is a higher level of education in nursing; this includes additional courses in nursing research and community health projects. This paper will give an overview of the differences between the competencies of the associate degree plan versus the baccalaureate trained nurse in the patient care setting. Associate Degree in Nursing The associate degree was originally created to help with the nursing shortage after World War II. The first associate degree nursing program was started by Dr. Mildred Montag in 1952 (Potter & Perry, 2009, pg. 3). The associate degree in nursing is an attractive alternative for many people who decide to go to school to become...
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...children engage in games with rules. These rule-oriented games include informally organized games as well as formally organized sports, such as little league, club or intramural sports. The former category may be variants on popular sports games, well-known childhood games such as red rover, and invented games that children develop on their own. The principal commonality is that these games have a set of rules and often have multiple roles for players. While informal outdoor play allows children to develop rules and try out multiple scenarios, formal, organized sports allows children to learn rules, appreciate their personal skills, and develop their position on a team. Both types of rule-oriented games are important for developing social competencies and enhanced cognitive capabilities. This milestone develops as children begin to develop more improved motor coordination, a better capacity for information processing, and a heightened social maturity (Berk, 2007, p. 294). The physical skills at play in rule-oriented games include flexibility, balance, agility, and force, reflective of increased muscle strength. All four of these are basic motor capacities which become more refined with the gross motor development of middle childhood. Additionally, children’s enhanced capacity for information processing and gains in reaction time and perspective taking—the ability to understand the motivations and roles of others—enable more sophisticated game play. At this critical juncture school...
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...Scholarly Activity 2 "Burger King Beefs Up Global Operations" Henry E. Jerkins Columbia Southern University International Business Professor Yvonne Balbin February 23, 2013 1 1. What is Burger King’s core competency? How does it relate to its chosen strategy? Burger King's core competency is the fact that they are the world's largest flamed-broiled fast food restaurant hands down. Simply put, Burger King's core competency means that they are more competent than their competitors when it comes to producing that type of goods and services. In addition, Burger King stands firm on its core competency of being the best at what it does when it comes to producing hamburgers and flame-broiled fast food. As a result of this strategetic move, it has positioned itself in becoming one of the markets leaders in the fast food restaurant industry. Further, it core competency is based upon its desire to set itself apart their competitors by way of differentiating their products. The differentiation of Burger Kings products are accomplished in two ways as it relates their competitors. First thing to consider is the manner in which the hamburgers are prepared, which is the flamed-broiled method. Secondly, is the various options that is afforded to the customers on how they would like to have their hamburgers prepared. The process has been the means that has allowed Burger King to become one of the market leaders in the...
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...ANUM RIAZ 1432-211040 SUBMITTED TO AIR(CDR) ANWAR SAEED Identifying and Understanding HR Competencies and their Relationship: Researchers in the field of strategic human resource management have emphasized that human resource (HR) practices may lead to higher firm performance and be sources of sustained competitive advantages. Competing in today’s tumultuous global economy provides additional challenges to the HR function in creating the expected value to create and sustain competitive advantages. To function effectively, HR professionals must master the necessary competencies and that mastery of HR knowledge comes from knowing the concepts, language, logic, research, and practices of HR. Furthermore, mastery of abilities comes from being able to apply the knowledge to specific business settings. HR Activities: It is important to understand the activities in which HR professionals are engaged and determine if these activities are value-added. HR cannot expand its role in an organization without the requisite expertise. Becoming a strategic partner demands a degree of knowledge about strategy, markets, and the economy. In addition “to meet the increased expectations of their organizations, HR professionals must begin to act professionally. They must focus more on the deliverables of their work and less on just getting their work done. They must articulate their role in terms of the value they create. They must create mechanisms so that...
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...The Faculty of Business and Economics THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE Assignment Cover Sheet Student Name: Yu Liu Student Number: 608338 Subject Number: MGMT90140 Subject Name: Management Competencies Lecture day/time (Monday/ Tuesday/Wednesday/ Thursday) : Wednesday Assignment number: Final profile Word Count: 2680 IMPORTANT: Make and keep a copy of all assignments before submitting them for assessment; Marked essays will be returned in seminars unless your lecturer makes other arrangements. Plagiarism Plagiarism is the act of representing as one's own original work the creative works of another, without appropriate acknowledgment of the author or source. Collusion Collusion is the presentation by a student of an assignment as his or her own which is in fact the result in whole or in part of unauthorised collaboration with another person or persons. Collusion involves the cooperation of two or more students in plagiarism or other forms of academic misconduct. Both collusion and plagiarism can occur in group work. For examples of plagiarism, collusion and academic misconduct in group work please see the University’s policy on Academic Honesty and Plagiarism: http://academichonesty.unimelb.edu.au Plagiarism and collusion constitute cheating. Disciplinary action will be taken against students who engage in plagiarism and collusion as outlined in University policy. Proven involvement in plagiarism or collusion may be recorded on my academic file in accordance with Statute 13...
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...The Australian Cyber Security Capability Framework (CSCF) & Mapping of ISM Roles by Australian Government Information Management Office (AGIMO) formalizes training, certification, competency and development requirements for staff employed within the IT Security profession [14]. The 20- pages Framework has a two level structure with six main categories of capability: Service Delivery; IT Business Management; Business Change; Solutions Development; Solutions Implementation; and Service Support. The Security domain sits within the Service Delivery area and it is broken down into four capability groupings: Service Delivery; IS; Technology Audit; and Emerging Technology Monitoring. The competencies are mapped onto the Framework based on complexity...
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