...an effort to determine whether obtaining a graduate education was going to be beneficial to this writer, several sources were contacted. With the numerous options possible in a nursing career, deciding which avenue to pursue became the most difficult task. After speaking with the Nurse Educator at an institution, it was clear that a master’s in nursing with a concentration in education would be the most likely choice. For the sake of this paper, that nurse educator/the interviewee will be referred to as A.E. and all quotes, unless otherwise noted will be direct dialog from A.E. “Healthcare is ever changing and by continuing education, it puts one in the position to keep abreast of new policies and procedures in nursing.” The previous statement was taken directly from A.E. Overview of Career A.E. began her nursing education in the early 1980’s at Hahnemann University School for Allied Health Professions in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. “Nursing school was a lot different than what you get now”, says A.E. According to memory, there was little respect for nurses on a professional and academic level. She recalls that Hahnemann University School for Allied Health Professions, which is now Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions, was employed with a male dominated staff. A.E. reports that all the students in her undergraduate class were female and they would tease one another about being in the hands of the opposite sex but not having any male peers. The program...
Words: 1152 - Pages: 5
...TERMS Traditional Medicine- Systems of medicine developed before the era of modern medicine, based on cultural beliefs and ancestral practices. Modern Medicine-Medicine as practiced by holders of M.D (medical doctor).Other terms includes: allopathic medicine; western medicine; mainstream medicine; orthodox medicine; regular medicine and biomedicine. Acupuncture- a medical treatment from China that involves putting sharp thin needles into the body at very specific points. Naturopathy- a system of medical treatment that treats illness by natural methods such as exercising and controlling the food you eat. Reflexology- a form of alternative medicine in which the soles of the feet are massaged. Complementary or Alternative Medicine (CAM) -any range of medical therapies that fall beyond the scope of conventional medicine but may be used alongside it in the treatment of disease. Reiki- a Japanese healing technique based on the principle that the therapist can channel energy into the patient by means of touch to activate the natural healing process. Integrative medicine-relationship-based care that combines mainstream and complementary therapies to promote health for the whole person in the context of his or her family and community (The American Academy of Pediatrics, 2008). RESEARCH QUESTIONS 1. What are the motivational factors responsible for the use of Traditional Medicine in the district...
Words: 2571 - Pages: 11
...means achieving the goals I set for myself, whether that be being financially stable, earning my bachelors’ degree and pursuing my educational goals and finally being able to start a family of my own when I am financially and professionally stable. Life goals academic goals, one thing for sure is that only persistence and hard work will get you to where you want to be. Setting goals is a great way to reach your dreams as well as your educational success. Proper time management and a step by step process is a good place to start when trying to kick start your path to becoming a success. My primary educational goal is to actually finish college successfully and gain my Bachelor’s degree. One reason why this is an important goal for me is because I would be the first person in my family to have a college degree, let alone be the first to graduate, I have few other family members who attended college but have failed, which is one of the reasons why I decided to go to school after being out of high school for so long. Seeing that so many have failed before me I was afraid I would fail as well but it is of great importance for me to succeed not only just gaining my degree but also finding a job in my field of study. With successfully completing college I hope to inspire my sister and younger cousins to head towards the path of pursuing a higher education. I plan on pursuing a career in dentistry or pharmaceuticals. I enjoy helping others and making them feel special and as a dentist I believe ...
Words: 1114 - Pages: 5
...Writing Your Graduate School Application Essay Generally speaking, there are two types of application essays for graduate school: the statement of purpose (SOP) and the personal statement. (Refer to FAQs to find out how the two types are different.) Both types let you convince the admissions committee that you are a good fit for the program and can contribute to the department. Although different graduate schools may ask you to answer different prompts, most ask that you write no more than a two-page application essay. The application essay is difficult to write because you must pitch your candidacy to a few department faculty members who read through hundreds – or sometimes thousands – of other essays. In this handout, you will learn how to show these busy readers that you will contribute meaningfully to the university and their department. 1. Relate your past and present experiences to the future. In their application essays, many applicants make the mistake of underemphasizing the future. But it’s important that you show how your past experiences have informed your present work, and how your present work can be extended to the future or raise new research questions. Admissions committees assess many qualified applicants based on whether their research will reflect positively on the university and their department. Committees will think your past and present work is relevant only if it relates directly to your plans for the future. If you don’t know exactly where your current...
Words: 2318 - Pages: 10
...Running head: Organization and Management of a Health Care Facility Organization and Management of a Health Care Facility Strayer University HSA515 02/20/2015 Provide a detailed summary of your hospital’s organizational structure. Include a tabulated description of the levels of professionals within the organization. Describe the duties of each major head within the organization Diversity Healthcare, Inc., a health care system, operates hospitals, clinics, and practices in Georgia. It offers medical services in the areas of cancer care (oncology), dermatology (skin care) and wound healing, eye care, geriatrics (senior health), heart and vascular services, hospital medicine and critical care, internal medicine and primary care, kidney disease and dialysis, liver disease, mental health, neurology and neurosurgery, and oral surgery; and ear, nose, and throat. The company also provides services in the areas of pain management, patient education programs, pediatric subspecialties, pharmacy, plastic and cosmetic surgery, pulmonary care (lung), radiology and imaging. The levels of professionalism are very high and closely examine. We have many different levels at the Diversity Healthcare Hospital system which includes: Six Administrative Assistant/Office Managers Job Duties: * Answers telephones, screens and routes calls to appropriate persons, takes and distributes messages accurately, and returns phone calls as appropriate, and manage email communication...
Words: 1236 - Pages: 5
...personality in light of Social Cognitive theory (STC) as posited by Albert Bandura and Walter Mischel, and the Existential theory of Carl Rogers. Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) has its roots in learning theory emphasizing the social origins of behavior, and the importance of cognitive thought processes, in all aspects of human functioning (Pervin & John, 2001). SCT is founded on the thought that humans learn what they observe, whether it be from the consequences of our behaviors or that of others; via direct or vicarious reinforcement or punishment. (B. R Hergenhahn, 2007) The theory identifies human behavior as an interaction of personal factors, behavior, and the environment (Bandura 1986) In other words a person acquires knowledge as his or her environment converges with personal characteristics like thought processes and behavior, and personal experience . Existential-Humanistic theories are rooted in existential philosophy which describes the human being in terms of his or her entirety, thinking,...
Words: 3399 - Pages: 14
...When it comes to the topic of feminism, most of us will agree that women’s rights and opportunities have grown tremendously over the years. Unfortunately, as young women, we still hear statements like: “Do you want a family? You really need to think about that before you declare your major.” “Do you want to stay home with your kids? It’s hard to raise kids and have student loans to worry about paying off at the same time. Say goodbye to family vacations.” “Will you or your husband be the breadwinner for your family?” “You shouldn’t go to school and accumulate student loans if you’re planning on just staying home. That’s a huge waste of money. You having student loans also wouldn’t be financially possible for your family or fair to your husband...
Words: 1000 - Pages: 4
...contemporary of King Hui of Liang (370-319) and King Hsüan of Ch'i (319-301). Thus Chuang Tzu seems to have been a contemporary of Mencius (372-289), but neither was mentioned by the other in his extant writings. The Shih Chi also says that Chuang Tzu was born in Meng on the border of Shantung and Honan and that he held a petty official post for a time in Ch'iyüan. However, he seems to have lived most of his life as a recluse, "to be intoxicated in the wonder and the power of Nature." http://www.bookrags.com/biography/chuang-tzu/ It is said that Chuang Tzu did not desire material things and had little interest in occupying positions of high status. He rather cared, enjoyed and was mystified by dwelling in natures surroundings as well as the personal freedoms that it offered. He cared little for anything relating to positions of higher office. "When Chuang Tzu was about to die, his disciples expressed a wish to give him a splendid funeral. But Chuang Tzu said, With the heavens and earth itself for my coffin and shell; with the sun, moon, and stars as my burial regalia; and with all creation to escort me to the grave—are not my funeral arrangements already well in hand? We are afraid the vultures will eat the body of our master, said the disciples. To this Chuang Tzu replied, Above ground I shall be food for vultures; below I shall be food for worms and ants. Why rob one to feed the other?" (Giles & Quaritch, 1926) Here he is...
Words: 2745 - Pages: 11
...CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Before entering college, students have big dreams about it. Students expect it to be places of fun and excitement, where students can cut classes as per students wish, watch numerous movies with friends, where it can sharpen the talents and become an expert in the field of the liking. But a few months down the line, students are fully baffled by what all is taking place around them: Numerous assignments and class tests, frequent university examinations, practical, projects. Students find everyone doing everything promptly. Students find themselves lost at times and sometimes even thoroughly frustrated.(Akshay Surendran, 2007) For any individual pursuing studies in a specific field, the most dreaded time for the academic year is most certainly when the examinations start. The entire year’s preparation comes down to a few decisive days and these days make or break the entire purpose of studying. Student has different approach to preparing for their examination, and many preparation strategies. The secret behind acing an examination is very simple – start early and study regularly. Out of all strategies that student will hear, this one will be the most common and almost students will preach this strategies to the student. Student can begin their preparation for examinations early, it will considerably ease the burden on the student head and lessen a lot of stress that student may feel. The more students postpone their...
Words: 1671 - Pages: 7
...presented in the data which will undoubtedly have impact on any one person’s life and those who depend on that person to provide for them. An education is the single most important tool a person can acquire. Well educated individuals not only earn more money throughout their lifetimes, but they also live longer, healthier, and more comfortable lives. Every aspect of peoples’ lives is affected by the level of education or lack of education that they have. The type of career, salary, health, social environment, and community are all factors associated with academic prowess. Also more important, the post professional quality of lives of individuals with higher education credentials is greatly improved over the lives of non-educated retirees. Pursuing higher education empowers individuals to take control of their future by providing more employment opportunities, which leads to a healthy lifestyle and improved wellbeing. The pursuit of knowledge is the driving force behind most every successful person and is what America was built up. Since America is based on a free market society, knowledge translates into power, wealth and prosperity. The higher the level of...
Words: 1630 - Pages: 7
...Mission Statement My career mission is to become a practicing physical therapist in an outpatient clinic. By doing this I will help rehab people back to health after an injury. Vocational Objectives Some vocational objectives I have are to obtain a clinical position in a Physical Therapy facility that emphasizes Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. Another objective that I have is to work for a professional sports team as their physical therapist. The final objective is to have a private office to run my own therapy business. Strengths My StrengthsQuest results were strategic, ideation, maximizer, individualization, and intellection. Strategic means I am especially talented in the Strategic theme and create alternative ways to proceed. Faced with any given scenario, I can quickly spot the relevant patterns and issues. Ideation means I am especially talented in the Ideation theme and I am fascinated by ideas. I am able to find connections between seemingly disparate phenomena. Maximizer means I am especially talented in the Maximizer theme and focus on strengths as a way to stimulate personal and group excellence. I seek to transform something strong into something superb. Individualization means I am especially talented in the Individualization theme and am intrigued with the unique qualities of each person. I have a gift for figuring out how people who are different can work together productively. Intellection means I am especially talented in the Intellection theme and...
Words: 882 - Pages: 4
...Business Strategy of Sandoz Bangladesh Term Paper on Business Strategy of Sandoz Bangladesh Submitted to Professor A K M Saiful Majid Course Instructor, Business Strategy (W650) Submitted by M Nakibur Rahman, Batch: 43D, Roll# 55 Wazedur Rahman, Batch: 46D, Roll# 143 Institute of Business Administration University of Dhaka 13 June 2013 Dr. A K M Saiful Majid Professor Institute of Business Administration University of Dhaka Dear Sir: We are pleased to submit our term paper on “Business Strategy of Sandoz Bangladesh” as per your kind guidance and instructions to fulfill the course requirements. Working for the paper had been of great learning experience for us. This project gave us the opportunity to analyze a real life sector that we could relate with the theoretical issues studied in the Business Strategy course. We are open to your queries and feedback regarding this report. Yours truly, Mohammad Nakibur Rahman Roll: 55, Batch: 43D Wazedur Rahman Roll: 143, Batch: 46D i Table of Contents Executive Summary ....................................................................... iii 1. Introduction ............................................................................. 1 1.1 1.2 Objective ................................................................................................................................. 1 Scope .............................................................................................................
Words: 3508 - Pages: 15
...Growing up in a close rural community in Ireland, we learned at a young age the importance of helping the less fortunate. My parents also taught me the importance of teamwork and dedication. Growing up on a farm, I learned that everyone must work together for the benefit of the greater good. I moved to the United States when I was 19 in search of more opportunities. After working many medial jobs, I discovered that my true passion was working directly with people. Caring for others became a calling to me and becoming registered nurse became my focus in life. My journey began at the local community college. After completing forty credits I transferred to a bachelor degree program. Attending evening classed while working two jobs, with no family in the country was difficult. With a strong work ethic and determination, I successfully handled the challenges that I faced and became more resilient. Having worked as a registered nurse for almost four years, I have decided that I am ready to further my education. Health care is constantly evolving are with a greater need for advanced degree nurses. Throughout my time working in the hospital setting, education had become an area that interests me. All aspects of education within the hospital interest me, whether it involves patients, nursing students or new employees. Unfortunately, with constant financial cuts within health care, nurses often find themselves with very little time to spend educating their patients. I have decided to...
Words: 1697 - Pages: 7
...people who are un-insured to be insured and receive health care. In 2008, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the Institute of Medicine (IOM) committee spent two years evaluating and transforming the nursing profession in order to help ready the future needs of healthcare. Two years later, on October 5, 2010 and just months after the ACA was signed, the IOM published its report named The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Healthcare which partially focuses on the transformation of nursing education, practice and leadership roles of nursing. The IOM report focuses on the importance of nurses enhancing their education to meet the expanding technological advances and expansion of the nursing role by pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees. These opportunities include nursing research, education, and IOM’s main focus, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). A key point the committee states is that “nurses should achieve higher levels of education and training through an improved education system that promotes seamless academic progression" ("IOM Nursing Report," 2010). By achieving a higher level of education, this will allow a nurse with a Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN) to be likely hired in an acute care setting over a nurse with and Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN). I have dealt with this on a personal level and I have been denied an acute care position because I did not meet the BSN qualification. To overcome the rejection, I have enrolled...
Words: 1117 - Pages: 5
...schools across the country. We must emphasize that you need to be honest in writing your personal statements. If you borrow material or use quotes from other sources, make sure to credit them appropriately. Not giving credit where it is due is not only disastrous to your essay, but it is also illegal. Admissions officers read hundreds, and even thousands of personal statements each year, and have developed a fine tune sense for detecting plagiarism as well as remembering the essays they’ve read. You owe it to yourself to be hones, open, and sincere in writing your personal essay as it is a reflection of yourself and what is important in your life and your decision to pursue a career in medicine. Stanford Essays The following essays were written by real Stanford medical students in preparing their applications. We suggest that you read through all of the essays to get a diverse view of the types of themes and styles which have been successfully used for personal statements. Each personal statement is exactly that, personal. No one format or style will work for everyone. However, there are structures and themes which are common throughout. These essays are meant to give you an in depth look inside previous applicants’ writing and what has gone into their decisions to enter the field of medicine. All essays are presented in their original format, unaltered. In certain cases, personal identifiers have been removed to protect the privacy of the essay writer. These essays...
Words: 13099 - Pages: 53
