...EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION AHMED CHAM THERESA GAITHER NRS-430V PROFESSIONAL DYNAMICS 06/07/2015 EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION The history of nursing education dates back a century ago. Nursing education has evolved all these years and courses and programs have been adapted to meet the growing demands for nurses. The topic the author is writing on is educational preparation and will further discuss the competencies between nurses prepared at the Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN) and Bachelor of science in Nursing (BSN) levels and identify patient care situation where the approach to decision making or skill differs between the two levels. Sometimes it is hard to distinguish nurses who holds BSN to the ADN. The author’s position here is that there are differences between ADN and BSN graduates in terms of education, training and competencies (Cherry & Jacob, 2010, p. 60-62). The BSN degree is different from the ADN in several ways. The BSN was established before the ADN. In 1909 the University of Minnesota started the first BSN program in nursing in the United States. It was not until the after the second world war that this program gained momentum. Due to a growing shortage of RNs and social, political and educational reforms in society in the 1950s, the ADN emerged as another program in nursing education for community colleges. This program became very popular (Creasia & Friberg, 2011, p. 25-26). The BSN started as 5years program. However, most BSN programs...
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...tiji john Educational Preparation NRS-430V Professional Dynamics September 26, 2011 Nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups and communities, sick or well and in all settings. Nursing includes the promotion of health, prevention of illness, and the care of ill, disabled and dying people. Advocacy, promotion of a safe environment, research, participation in shaping health policy and in patient and health systems management, and education are also key nursing roles. The most common initial nursing education is a two-year Associate Degree In Nursing (Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Associate of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing), a two-year college degree . This Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program is designed to give you the skills and knowledge you need to become a competent and accountable, generalist nurse in a variety of settings. This ADN nursing program combines classroom theory, patient care simulation and skills labs, clinical experiences in hospitals, and more. Completion of both general education courses and nursing core courses are required for completion of this ADN program. BSN Degrees An associate's degree program takes 2 or 3 years to complete, while a baccalaureate degree requires 4 years. RNs earning an associate's degree often attend community colleges, while those pursuing a baccalaureate attend traditional, 4-year universities. Core courses are similar, but the bachelor's...
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...Grand Canyon University: Professional Dynamics June 6, 2013 EDUCATION PREPARATION To imagine the historical events that took place during World War II, known to be the bloodiest and deadliest wars in history, sends shivers down my spine. During 1939-1945 World War II, affected all of humanity worldwide, making this war one of the largest blood sheds in all of history. Imagine exceedingly beyond 60 million people slaughtered, losing their lives, this was approximately 2.5% of human beings living on Earth. (1) “Americans who lost their lives in battle, that showed heroism, during World War II, November 20, 1943, during the Battle of Tarawa” During World War II, nurses were constantly knocking on death doors, while nursing injured soldiers at the front line, constantly putting themselves in firearm way. These nurses where stationed everywhere such as, “field hospitals and evacuation hospitals, on hospital trains, hospital ships, and as flight nurses on medical transport planes.” (3) Just like soldiers, sadly many nurse’s lives were sacrificed and lost their life as well. By all means, the women that made nursing history went way beyond the call of duty. These women were amazing, saving mankind, these nurses were astonishing. In 1923, there was a lady by the name of Josephine Clara Goldmark, who was a supporter of the work force and helped with regulating reform, in the United States. She spent over four years, researching and going across country...
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...Running head: EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION Educational Preparation Grand Canyon University NRS 430V Andrea Correll January 9, 2011 Educational Preparation We live in a rapidly changing environment where the health care population is becoming more diverse and complex that it demands a nurse to have an advance education degree to practice. However, despite the recommendation by the National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice to increase the percent of baccalaureate degree program to at least two-thirds by 2010, 37% of the workforce and 60% of new grads were associates-degree (ADN) prepared nurses as of 2000 (Graf, 2006). The reasons are ADN programs are shorter and less expensive which allows a nurse to earn money quickly. While BSN programs are more costly and require longer education, the BSN prepared nurses are more preferred in today’s job market because of their educational background. The ADN program offers two years of concentrated study focused on clinical skills in the community college and BSN program offers four year nursing degrees in institutions of higher learning (four-year colleges and universities) (Hood, 2010). Both Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) graduate and Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN) graduate take the same NCLEX-RN exam and are held to the same standards for licensure and practice. Despite of educational differences, nurses with both ADN degree and BSN degree often work in similar jobs, but there are some differences in...
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...Nursing learning has an immense contact on a nurse’s capability to practice, so as patient also requires the knowledgeable nursing personnel. I am an associate degree nurse. I have been working in the hospitals for last 8 year. I do have experience but still I am lacking something as a nurse then I have decided to add three more letters after RN. Nurses with Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees are well-educated to meet the workload placed on today’s nurse. BSN nurses are appreciated for their proficiency in critical thinking, problem solving, case management, clinical decision and health promotion. Baccalaureate nurse have additional chances to move up in nursing employment ladder in a variety of health care areas which offers as extensive professional development. Furthermore, nurses with a baccalaureate degree exhibit more nursing competencies as compared to their associate degree or diploma nurses. This discussion will point out the dissimilarity between Associate degree nurse (ADN) and Baccalaureate degree nurse (BSN) and also their ability to make sound clinical decisions. Associate Degree Nursing Versus Baccalaureate Degree Nursing The nation’s demand for nurses increased noticeably after World War II, as 78 million children were born between 1946 and 1964 (eventually known as baby boomers) (Creasia &. Friberg, 2011). Because of the nurses’ shortage after the World War II, associate degree nursing was originated by Mildred Montage in 1951. ADN was introduced...
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...Roxanne M Hart Grand Canyon University: NVR-430 Professional Dynamics June 16th, 2013 According to the research that has been conducted by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, when you compare a nurse with an associate’s degree to a nurse who has a bachelorette degree, the nurse that is prepared with the bachelorette is more prepared clinically and has shown to have lower mortality rates, fewer medication errors, and more positive outcomes for patients. I have read over and compared the Grand Canyon University’s philosophy to the College of Southern Nevada’s nursing programs mission statement. It is not hard to see why research shows that a nurse with a bachelorettes degree is more prepared and knowledgeable to care for patients than a nurse holding an associate’s degree. The College of Southern Nevada’s mission statement states to graduate competent, compassionate, and caring nurses who strive for excellence in their delivery of care to meet the health needs of the community and to contribute to the profession of nursing. The goals of the program are to assist the nurse to be caring, competent, be creative by using their critical thinking skills for decision making while caring for patients, to assist the nurse with communications skills that allow them to collaborate with other disciplines, and professionalism to teach the nurse to continue lifelong learning, accountability, and to be a patient advocate. The 2 year program offered by College of Southern...
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...Greenlight Accounting, LLC [pic] Executive Summary Thorough documentation for individual and small firms is an essential element in financial record keeping and tax filing. Personal income from investments, land, compensations, employment, dividends, and interest can sometimes be an over burdensome task for an individual or family to manage and keep track with throughout the year. For businesses, it’s imperative all transactions be logged with accurate bookkeeping and that taxes stay filed in a timely manner to ensure the efficiency of the organization remains intact. Greenlight Accounting is that face-to-face, personal touch and military friendly accounting firm ready to assist with the most miniscule task associated in the process for all Federal, State and local compliances at low affordable and comparable rates. Expanding this one step further is the benefit of green accounting, which is also a service we will be providing, but one that is considered fairly new to the business world, as well as the accounting arena. Table of Contents I. Background and Green Marketing Product Strategy 4 II. Objectives, Pricing, and Goals 5 III. Strategic Plan 5 IV. Marketing Strategy 7 V. Competitive Analysis 9 VI. Customer Analysis 10 VII. Selling Tactics 10 VIII. Evaluation 11 IX. Conclusion 11 References 12 ...
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...Business Analysis Part III Diana Thomas University of Phoenix MGT-521 June 19, 2012 Roberto Guzman Abstract In continuation with my Business Analysis on Starbucks this week, I will review the strategic initiative that Starbucks has taken to adapt in the changing market. I will examine how the recent economic trend as affected the business, how they used or could use a strategy for adapting to the changing market with the recession going on. I introduce tactics that Starbucks has implemented or could implement to achieve their goals. I will also include a section on how their human resources management plays an important role in making sure Starbucks achieves their goals. In the end I will make my final decision whether or not, I want to invest my money into Starbucks Corporation. There will be a review on the analysis from my last two papers that I did and will show support for my conclusion. Business Analysis Part III Because of the recession Starbucks has had to make many changes to keep itself in the competitive market while trying to retain the authenticity of its brand. The Corporation has had to make some adjustments to its upscale formula to address a growing demand for a high quality product at an affordable price. Starbucks has to conform to keep their existing customers by outlining a twofold growth strategy, first to focus on profits in their existing stores...
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...Introduction: H&R Block (H&R) is a leading company in tax preparation industry. Risk management is very important in the competitive tax service industry. The purpose of this report is to analyze H&R's macro- environment using STEEP model and identify the potential threats. Social: According to statistic Canada, the death rate will be over birth rate in the following years. Less population will results in less requirements to file tax return. Another factor which can't be ignored is immigration. Statistic Canada predicted that before year 2056, immigrant will be the main source of annually 1% population growth. This will create a demand for bi-lingual employee who can speak the immigrants' native language. Also, the components of the immigration is very important. For example, the company needs to train staff regarding foreign income in an area with a lot of investment immigrants. Re-target market segment is very important for H&R, especially in a city like Toronto. Technological: During the recent years various software make DIY tax filing very convenient and less expensive. To compete with this, H&R developed their own software and put them on the market. After years of development, "block at home" is one of the leading software on the market. But with more and more free software emerging, H&R block still face severe competence. To maintain their tradition tax service competitive advantage, H&R guaranteed that company will reimburse the penalty and interest from CRA...
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...1. Has Father Prior Daniel Mary established a future direction for the Carmelite Monks of Wyoming? What is his vision for the monastery? What is his vision for Mystic Monk Coffee? What is the mission of the Carmelite Monks of Wyoming? a. Father Daniel Mary has a direction in which he would like the Carmelite Monks of Wyoming to steer towards. He wants to create a new Mount Carmel in the Rocky Mountains. Father Prior wishes to increase his small brotherhood of 13 monks living in a small home used as a makeshift rectory to having 30 monks located on a 500-acre monastery. This would also accommodate a Gothic church, a convent for Carmelite nuns, a retreat center for lay visitors, and a hermitage. His vision for the Mystic Monk Coffee is to be able to sell enough to purchase a nearby ranch that will fulfill his visions for the new Mount Carmel. The mission of the Carmelite Monks is the same as Father Priors; they would like to raise enough money to relocate to a more suitable location to carry out their life they’ve dedicated to worship. 2. Does it appear that Father Daniel Mary has set definite objectives and performance targets for achieving his vision? a. Father Prior has set objectives to purchase a ranch by selling more coffee. They also have plans to purchase a new roaster to be able to produce more coffee. However, they have not set any goals or made any financial objectives as to how much coffee they need to produce to obtain the money for the ranch and also make...
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...English as a Second Language Podcast A Day in the Life of Jeff Episode 1 – Getting Up www.eslpod.com GLOSSARY to get up – to get out of bed; to leave one’s bed * This morning I got up very quickly because the baby was crying. to wake up – to awaken; to stop sleeping * She always leaves her curtains open so that she can wake up with the sunlight. to handle – to manage; to deal with; to control * Are you sure that you can handle taking six classes this semester? covers – the layers of fabric that cover a bed; the cloth material that covers a bed and that keep one warm * When my husband sleeps, he always steals the covers and then I get so cold at night! comforter – the top-most, thickest cover for a bed, usually made of feathers or other warm material * In the winter, they sleep under a very thick comforter, but in the summer they don’t use it. light blanket – a thin cover for a bed, made of wool, cotton, or other material * When Marcos saw Maria sleeping on the sofa, he covered her with a light blanket so she wouldn’t be too cold. pillow – a soft cushion for one’s head in bed, usually filled with feathers, cotton, or other material * Why do people decorate their beds with so many pillows? I only need one to sleep on. pillowcase – the fabric covering a pillow; the material that covers a pillow to keep it clean * They bought new pillowcases to match the color of their bedroom walls. sheets – two pieces of large, thin fabric placed on a bed – one to lie on and one to lie under...
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...Sector and Industry Information and Geographic Scope The sector is professional, scientific, and technical services and the industry is accounting services. The NAICS codes are 54 and 54121 respectively. Other associated NAICS codes include 541211 Offices of Certified Public Accounts, 541213 Tax Preparation Services, 541214 Payroll Services, and 541219 Other Accounting Services. For the purposes of this paper, all three industries will be discussed as a whole and referred to as accounting services since all of these are possible career choices for those with an accounting degree. There is a direct correlation between the number of establishments and the population disbursement. Typically the greater the population density, the greater number of firms. One exception is the Mid-Atlantic region which is comprised of New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New Jersey. Here 25.5% of revenues are generated with only 15.3% of the establishments earning the revenue. This is due to the large number of major finance companies and the strong presence of the big 4 firms which include Deloitte, Ernst & Young, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and KPMG (Morea, “Accounting Services..”). Sector and Industry Background The professional, scientific, and technical services sector is comprised of intangibles, also known as services. Service industries are proven to have a prominent impact on economies of more developed countries. Approximately two-thirds of the United States economic activities...
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...Running head: GENERIC BENCHMARKING WORKSHEET The Foundations Schools Generic Benchmarking Worksheet Deanna Fields, Kicia Gaines, Edward Thaxton University of Phoenix MMPBL/510 Implementing Organizational Initiatives Professor Joel Maier September 20, 2010 Task A: Problem/Opportunity Statement – Edward Thaxton The objective of our research study is to employ a team-based approach to identifying problem opportunity statements, effectively conduct generic benchmarking research, identify successful and unsuccessful generic benchmarking companies and recognize potential solutions to our problem opportunity statement and end-state goals. The design of the study includes peer-reviewed references, and utilization of a generic benchmarking worksheet. The team's approach to the research methods was to research the generic benchmarking information individually and incorporate our findings into one manuscript. Furthermore, the team-based research approach will provide enhanced solutions from three different perspectives and allow us to be more successful in our research, generic benchmarking methodologies and solution identification for California School Districts and Princeton Review. Task B1: Benchmarking - California School Districts – Kicia California’s 978 school districts receive the majority of their funding through a formula known as “revenue limits.” Revenue limit funds can be used by school districts for general purposes, unlike funds received through categorical...
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...September 1, 2011 Dr. Battles Dianne Byrd PART 1 – Introduction: Name and Title of Manager: Mary Taylor the District Marketing Coordinator Name of business: H&R Block, Inc. Type of business: Service and Tax Company Years in business: 7 Years Description of products and/or services: Our Company provides loans thru H&R Block Bank, individual and corporate tax preparation, audit service, tax preparation training and estate planning. PART 2- Interview: 1. What’s it like to maintain focus, energy and motivation? In order for our management team to stay focused we keep them informed and involved of all promotionals on a weekly basis. 2. What are the business ethics? Our business ethics stands by superior customer service, a commitment to stand behind our associates and work, and a promise to always charge a fair price for the value provided. 3. How can a person become a manager and what is the necessary training? Our company is filled with highly trained and experienced professionals. In order for an individual to be hired for a management position they are required to have tax preparation knowledge and experience, along with a college degree; preferably a Bachelor’s degree. 4. What are the professional growth and development? Professional growth and development depends on the individual. We provide online and in class training year-round for our employees to upgrade their certification levels and knowledge. We also provide tax updates from the Internal...
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...High school students who are planning on attending college must take a standardized examination to test ones understanding of basic concepts. For those students who want to attend an Ivy league or elite college, the SATs are more than just a test. It is a deciding factor whether one will be accepted or not into a college or university. The scores completely overlook the determination, creativity, and desire of students to try and reach their goal. The SATs are a phony test that does not evaluate ones overall knowledge; they are overstated on their value and lead young students to a lot of pressure and stress. The SAT test is good in theory, but should not be used to measure intelligence. Some claim that the test should be required to test students physically and mentally on how well they perform on tests. Large-scale meta-analyses by researchers at the University of Minnesota have found that “SAT performance is as good of a predictor of overall college grade point average as it is of freshman grade point average” and other researchers have documented that “the SAT predicts life outcomes well beyond the college years including income and occupational achievements” (Lubinksi and Benbow, 1). However, this is not true. How can one test, one score, one meaningless number, indicate how well you will do in life? The SATs should not be a determining factor of whether a student is admitted to a university or not. Taking an SAT test is not for all students. Some people are...
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