Essays on Association

American Nursing Union

American Nursing association is a renowned association in the global world. A point to note is that Nurses Associate Alumnae were greatly perturbed by the need to have a proper and a well framed professional behavior for nurses across America. The mentioned needs led to the formation of American Nursing Association (ANA); ANA was established in the year of 1911 with a clear and defined role of ensuring its members are continuously supplied with vast information on the nursing practice and profession. Secondly, the mentioned association was task with a key responsibility to ensure a profession conduct or code is provided for all the nurses ...

Listed Building Applications

Site Appraisals

Industrial and Office Development Barn Conversions Extensions Design and Access Statements Enforcement Regeneration Countryside Management

Housing market renewal communities Organisations Registered social landlords Local authorities Developers Public sectors Web site (inc. contact form , useful sits and awards) Adds in directory websites

4. CadenzaVM

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Clients/Sectors Marketing methods CGI service (3D modelling, Photomontage, Graphic design, Animation) Architecture (Conversion, new builds, extensions)

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5. Morrison Design Limited

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AMA refers to the American Medical Association and is the largest and the oldest advocacy group that represents the American physicians. The group represents approximately one-third of all the doctors in the nation. AMA publishes a weekly journal called the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), which has become one of the most influential as well as prestigious medical journal. The group also hosts other books and journals. The members of AMA enjoy access to data services as well as insurance that is provided by an insurance arm in the group. The association is mainly involved in running awareness ...

Introduction

“Cochlear implants are electronic devices that contain a current source and an electrode array that is implanted into the cochlea” (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2004) and where electrical current is used for stimulating the surviving auditory nerve fibers. With the development of the cochlear implant having undergone a long history, this paper aims to discuss this history, focusing particularly on the evolution of the cochlear implant over the last thirty years. In addition, this paper discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the implant, as well as the public’s response to its development and use.

Early Beginnings of the Cochlear Implant

The development of the cochlear implant started ...

Great Black Women of the World

Part I: (Please Add where in your textbook to find the appropriate topic: Slavery, racism, women’s issues) I have written about two African women sold into slavery Abina and Ama and about Mary Church Terrell. Terrell is a great African-American woman who not many people know about. I did not know about her until I started browsing the web links that were suggested for this assignment. Ama and Terrell show the same strength and spirit as Abina. They are all women with a strong sense of what is right and what is wrong in the world. Two were born in Ghana ...

Introduction

The case of Boy Scouts of America (BSA) v. Dale was a controversial case decided in 2000. The U.S. Supreme Court reversed the unanimous decision by the New Jersey Court and ruled that because the Boy Scouts association was a private organization it had constitutional tight to remove openly gay persons from leadership positions. The petitioners in this case were the BSA and their Monmouth Council. The organization was a private non-profit making whose work was to instill values in the youth. This organization emphasizes that homosexuality is not consistent with the values it aims at instilling. The respondent in this case ...

Introduction

Diabetes refers to a metabolic disorder of several etiology. The disorder is typified by chronic hyperglycemia and metabolic disturbances of fat, carbohydrate and protein due to insulin deficiency, defect in its action or a combination of both (Alberti & Zimmet, 2004). The chronic hyperglycemia leads to damage, dysfunction of several organs including the eyes, heart, blood vessels, kidneys and nerves (American Diabetes Association, 2011). Diabetic patients present primarily with excessive thirst, loss of weight, blurring of vision and weight loss. Long standing diabetes is associated with complications such as retinopathy, cardiovascular diseases, neuropathy, hypertension and metabolic abnormalities. There are two types of ...

Even though diabetes is a medical condition, its negative effects are observed only in an individual’s physical health. Diabetes also has far-reaching effects on the individual’s social condition, as well as on his or her financial and economic capacities (National Center for Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, 2010). According to the National Center for Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (2010), diabetes has been known to cause blindness among older individuals. Diabetes has been the leading cause of blindness among adults 20-74 years of age (National Center for Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, 2010). Worldwide, diabetes is the ...

How leveraging secondary brand impacts on different products

Consumer brand equity has been defined to be the differential effects arising from the brand knowledge based on consumer response to that brand marketing. Brand associations are images or symbols associated with the brand meant to create brand equity (Keller, 1998). The different ways of creating brand equity may range from unique marketing styles to unique selling position and availability of different brands associated with the company’s products profile (Begemann, 2008). This discussion will focus on Coca Cola Company leveraging secondary branding. The company, whose brand equity entails availability of different range of products, has a competitive advantage over ...

The Ukraine government aims at strengthening the ties between the East and the West promote political stability and enhance better foreign relations. A report analyzing of the role of the government and political leaders was submitted to the Minister of Foreign affairs for effective action. Ukraine has failed to deliver according to the expectations of the citizens since there is a complaint and noticed demonstrations from the public. In this paper, I will provide insight to the political and security association of Ukraine to the European Union and give a detailed analysis of the Association Agreement between the both parties.Political and ...

The National Basketball Association provides opportunities for players from different backgrounds who have exceptional talents in basketball. Even though the National Basketball Association is open to people from all races and ethnicities, racial disparities are evident in the players and the award of honors in the association. For instance, in 2011, the percentage of black Americans in the National Basketball Association was close to 80% Williams, W. (2012). This has fueled the thought that black American players are better at basketball compared to players from other races. This is vindicated by luminaries in the game such as Michael ...

Edwin Sutherland’s Theory of Differential Association

In the field of criminology, this theory recommends; that it is the interaction among other individuals who can learn proper actions, techniques, attitudes, and intentions for advance criminal behaviors. Its differential association expects that individuals choose the criminal paths in accordance to the definitions for law-breaking balance that exceeds on law-abiding acts. A critique leveled that differential association stems from the fact that an individual is independent, a rational actor, and with proper motivation as an individual.

Differential Association Theory

The theory is the major sociological contribution to criminology by Edwin Sutherland. This theory has a similarity on strain theory and social control theory ...

Employees’ code of ethics sets the standards and guidelines on how the staffs of an organization are supposed to conduct themselves while at the work place. Every company should have a clearly spelt code of ethics that informs all stakeholders on the dos and don’ts of the organization. This helps in preventing work place conflicts among the staffs and other stakeholders. The standard set ensures that the required services are rendered as stipulated and helps in achieving customers’ satisfaction. A clear code of conduct should consider all ethical issues at the work place that guides informed decision that are ...

Business Plan: Students’ Welfare Association

Background Information The Student Welfare Association department has been one of the most success departments in the university. The department has been useful in boosting the image of the university both at the local level and in international level. Some of the services offered by Students Welfare Association include providing rental services to the university students and sporting activities to both university staffs and students. In reference to the department long-term objective and goals, the department aim at becoming one of the most efficient departments not only in the university, but also at national levels. The department is ...

Although critical of democracy, Tocqueville did recognize that democracy was the form of political arrangement which would most likely be dominant in the future. While democracy could lead to an overall well being, it could also lead to a type of servitude. Examine and evaluate two of the principal means – the notion of self-interest properly understood and the need for associations – which Tocqueville believed are necessary to mitigate against the dangers of equality and democratic society.

Tocqueville’s Idea of Democracy

The criticism of American democracy by Tocqueville can be expressed as “the tyranny of the majority” (Roark, p. 19). This idea has been ...

Multicultural and Diversity Aspects of Empowerment Counseling

The realization that the demographics of the United States of America will be made up of a considerably large number of ethnic groups who have been considered minorities before has raised the importance of multicultural and diversity training among counselors dealing with mental health (National Association Of Social Workers, 2001). According to Nassar-McMillian & Niles (2010) empowerment counseling focuses on enhancing clients self esteem, decision making skills, and developing his or her social, life, and health skills. This literature review will provide insight into multicultural and diversity aspects of empowerment counseling. The focus of the literature will be why it is ...

Introduction

Housing associations construct and manage homes on a non-profit basis. Most of the housing associations available all across the globe are charity based. Some of the housing associations have a specific role such as one for providing homes for individuals with special support needs or those from specified ethnic backgrounds. One may apply directly or even indirectly to a housing association. However, one first begins from the council’s housing registration. All properties have the same advertisement on them just like the council homes. There are various and different ways of acquiring property. One of those discussed in this paper is lettings. ...

Evidence Based Practice for Type 2 Diabetes in the United States

I. Introduction Type 2 Diabetes is a prevalent chronic disease. It is currently the fastest growing disease in the world (Franz & Splett,2007).The health burden of diabetes as it currently stands is that the prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes is high among people aged above 25 (Narayan , et al., 2009). This segment of the demography is highly productive and dependable for the growth of the global economy (Narayan, et al., 2009). For every one person diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, there is one other person who goes undiagnosed. Pacific Islanders, Native Hawaiians, Asian Americans, Native Americans, Latinos, ...

Question 1

a) There are 8 important skills that are needed to enable networking (Trainingmag, 2013). Networking enables communication that helps in building success. The skills needed for social networking are as shown below: - Knowing and understanding your personal style: Interpersonal skills help everyone to network. - Strategy: networking events are usually not equal and, therefore, it is important for a person to know when to pitch their ideas. - Adequate planning: a person should properly plan before attending a networking event. Planning will enable a person to predict the actions of other people. - Establishing relationships with time: strong relationships require ...

Hemorrhagic Stroke

Introduction The National Stroke Association (2009) defines stroke as an ‘attack’ to the brain cells and tissues that often cuts off perfusion. Hemorrhagic strokes results when a blood vessel that supplies a certain area of the brain breaks or ruptures causing blood leakage into the brain tissue (Magistris, Bazak, and Martin, 2013). Prevalence of stroke in the United States (US) is estimated at 800,000 per year and mortality rate is about 160,000 people per year (National Stroke Association, 2009). In Canada, stroke accounts for more than 14,000 deaths per year (Magistris, Bazak, and Martin, 2013). However, ...

Multimedia Activity: Business Organization

In this paperwork, I am going to list the general requirements of an LLC, corporation, and partnership. I will also discuss a business organization that is an LLC giving the reason why it adopted this form instead of the other available forms; partnership and corporation. I will also discuss the advantages and disadvantages that come with LLC. Through research, it is depicted that the general requirements for a partnership, an LLC, and corporation are, approximately, the same lawfully. It is expected of them that all their general requirements are formed with the intention of making or maximizing profit. Hence, their ...

[Institution Title] There has been a great confusion as to the scope of duties and responsibilities that a nurse assume in the healthcare delivery system. The confusion grows because of miscommunication in the scope of practice accorded to every classifications and title of nurses. However, this has been clarified by the American Nurses Association with the Scope and Standards of Practice that the organization has published if only to set the record on the track (American Nurses Association, 2014). In the clinical practice, an APRN who receives advanced education such as a master degree can function as a (a) nurse practitioner, (b) nurse anesthetists, ( ...

Nursing is a professional practice dealing with the promotion and maintenance of health, assisting recovery, and maintaining the quality of life (Blaiset al., 2006).The main roles of a registered nurse include assessment of physical, emotional, and psychological needs of the patient. It also involves diagnosis, planning, implementation, and monitoring of the patient response to care given. In addition, registered nurses educate patients on various aspects of health (American Nurses Association, 2009). Registered nurses are not supposed to prescribe drugs. However, they can prescribe only if that authority is delegated to them by a physician in writing. The practice of Registered ...

Introduction

The right for vote was very important for women in all ages, as it proved their significance and made them feel like the worthy members of societies of their countries. There is no doubt as well that not every woman could put all at stakes and choose the path of struggle in 18th or 19th century. These were difficult periods for many countries of the world, and specifically for the USA, when people were fighting for their freedom to express what they think and what they feel. However, some women had courage to put everything at stakes and sacrifice ...

The American Association of Christian Counselors Code of Ethics (AACC Code) and the American Counseling Association Code of Ethics has myriad differences as well as the resemblances. This code of ethics main purpose is to offer protection to the profession, counselor, and the client. This paper aims at comparing and contrasting the two codes of ethics. The American Counseling Association Code of Ethics is the forerunner for setting down the ethical standards to be engaged in the counseling scope. Nevertheless, The American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) has been introduced to give direction to counselors opting to incorporate the ...

Introduction

Human beings have a certain threshold within which they can withstand stressful and traumatic situations. When this threshold is surpassed, then they develop psychiatric conditions. Post traumatic syndrome is one of the resultant problems in this case. In light of current research, physical abuse, emotional problems, child abuse, environmental toxins, extended combat and terrorism are some of the main causes of this syndrome. Post- traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a recurrent disorder. This is a syndrome that people develop after experiencing aberrantly distressing, traumatic and threatening events. This is a psychological issue that has been present in the world for a long time. Psychiatrists ...

The Federal Flight Deck Officer (FFDO) program provides for the training and regulation of armed pilots. Legislation exists to support this program, in 2004 Congress considered, but did not vote on additional legislative efforts like the Cockpit Technical Corrections and Improvements Act, other legislation is pending Congressional action.

The United States Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) maintains a section for Federal Flight Deck Officers (FFDOs). It starts with a description of what a FFDO is, how they work with the Federal Air Marshal Service and the history of when the legislation creating the creation of the FFDOs was signed ...

Undergraduate Dissertation

Consumer Decision Making, in Relation to Brand Image in Today’s Airline Industry Presented for (Business management) This dissertation is entirely the original work of student registration number 1210025. Where material is obtained from published or unpublished works, this has been fully acknowledged by citation

Abstract

Marketing research studies reveal that companies have gone beyond offering functional attributes of a product when considering their competitive advantages in the market. Rather, companies are developing corporate brands that are associated with their products and services in the marketplace. The rationale is that companies can create special image that consumers can associate ...

Overview of the Health Problem

Food consumers require nutritional information of every item appearing on the menu board. Such information is essential in creating awareness of what the consumers take from certain food thus able to make better choices in restaurants. Senate Bill (SB) 120 addresses the problem affecting approximately thirty eight million people residing in California State (Henderson, et al 2010). As the most populous state with modern living standards, it is the duty of the lawmakers in this state to ensure they protect the health interests of residents. To ensure that restaurants adhere to the provisions of public health policy in California, ...

Managing Sustainability in Bureaucratic Era 3

HRM’s Contributions in Managing Sustainability in Post-Bureaucratic Era 4 Cooperating 5 Captivating 5 Adjusting 5 Worker fascination and determination 5 Representative preparing, improvement and payment 5 Conclusion 7

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Human Resource Management Human asset administration (HRM, or basically HR) is a capacity in associations intended to amplify worker execution in administration of their superintendent's vital targets. HR is basically concerned with how individuals are overseen inside associations, concentrating on arrangements and frameworks. “Human resources” is the department within an organization that deals with the hiring, administration, and training of staff. I believe the ...

Introduction- Company Overview

Atkins (WS) PLC (Atkins) is one of the leading engineering consultancy firms. WS Atkins and Partners was established in 1938 by Sir William Atkins in London (Our history – Atkins, 2013). In its early years the company specialised in civil and structural engineering design and offered to clients grew to include specialist service in planning, engineering sciences, architecture and project management after the Second World War.

Scope and Objectives

The main aim of this report is to identify and critique the challenges, identify the opportunities in terms of strategic direction and make recommendations on alternatives strategic to meet the challenges faced by the ...

Diabetes is characterized in two types: Type I and II. In the type I diabetes, the immune system abort the function of pancreatic cells and it stops making insulin hormone. In type II diabetes, alterations in insulin secretion occur, and body cannot utilize the insulin effectively because of increased resistance against insulin. If not treated and monitored properly, it can turn up into life threatening disease (Webmd.com, 2014; Rubin, 2011). I. Diabetes Monitoring and Treatment

A. Glucose meters

Using a glucose meter for monitoring blood sugar on a daily basis has become a habit of millions of Americans. Glucose meters are small battery-operated devices ...

Language, Literacy and Universal Education

Describe what your literacy and language program would look like in your kindergarten classroom based on your reading assignments (4 pages) Introduction Upon reading the two specific materials, “The Essentials of Early Literacy Instruction” by Kathleen A. Roskos, James F. Christie, and Donald J. Richgels and “Learning to Read and Write: Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Young Children” by The International Reading Association and the National Association for the Education of the Young Children, this paper details significant and specific literacy and language development programs which are deemed most effective in the more globally demanding literacy needs of ...

Social Processes and Crime

Differential association theory has a number of similarities with social control theory and strain theory. All these theories highlight deviance on the basis of a person’s social relations. Differential association theory moves away from the biological view and pathological perspective by ascribing the cause of engaging in criminal activities to the social circumstance of people. Conversely, differential association theory does not cause any risks to the benevolent handling of individuals perceived as criminals. Differential association theory has a view that emphasizes an individual is converted into a delinquent due to due to extra definitions complimentary to law violations over unfavorable law contraventions ( ...

Abstract

Stress is a dynamic and interactional process involving intricate body systems with formulations and operationalisation of the components at different levels(1).There is growing evidence that there is a positive correlation between emotional stress and oral health. As will be demonstrated from the literature reviewed in this paper emotional stress can be implicated in oral problems such as ulcerative conditions, inflammatory conditions, dental decay, TMD, RAS and others that continue to be linked to stress. Stress has also been found to aggravate some oral conditions such as oral lichen planus. In some of these conditions the precise mechanisms by which ...

What is The Best Way to Manage Delivery in Women with Diabetes?

Diabetes mellitus bear serious implications on both the pregnant mother and the fetus. Gestational diabetes is associated with increased risk of fetal macrosomia. Furthermore, high prevalence of postnatal diabetes among babies has been observed in cases of obesity and diabetes mellitus during pregnancy. In other words, both diabetes mellitus and obesity are serious clinical conditions that need to be managed carefully in order to ensure that the mother and the fetus are safe and free from risks of various complications that are often associated with the two conditions. Delivery is a critical stage that affects both the mother and fetus ...

Introduction

COPD is an acronym for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This is a progressive disease which affects one’s lungs, rendering it increasingly difficult to breathe. The term progressive in the definition of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease implies that the disease increases in severity over time. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease causes coughing in affected individuals and is characterized by copious amounts of mucus, shortness of breath, wheezing and tightness of the chest among other symptoms (National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. 2013). This paper delves in this population, with an aim of studying chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The paper will ...

Public health and community health are two terms that are often mentioned interchangeable. Unfortunately, there are many people who think that the two terms mean the same thing. However, although both are related to societal health, they have two different meanings. Public health refers to the art and science of disease prevention, prolonging of life and general promotion of health through informed choices and organized efforts of the society, organizations, private and public, individuals and communities (Green & Ottoson, 1999). Public health is focused on the national, state and county levels. Community health, on the other hand, refers to the ...

Introduction

Huxhold, Miche and Schuz (2013) conducted a study on the on the importance of informal social settings in the old age. The study has exceptionally useful findings. In their longitudinal study that targeted middle-aged and older adults, these authors assessed the age-deferential effects of having family or friends in the old age. The study showed that social associations have an impact on the well-being of old people. The type of social association (with family or friends) determines whether the impact is positive or negative. Huxhold, Miche and Schuz (2013) examined the impact of having close friends and/or family in the ...

Discussion Forum

Credibility is essential for the provision of proper guide and information among nurses. The American Association for Critical Care Nurses (AACC) provides proper guidelines on proper management of patients in the ICU. With these guidelines, the nurses are able to enhance their ability in performing their duties. The association has in many years been at the forefront in providing the best in nursing (Chulay, Burns & AACC, 2010). It would be correct to be in agreement with the American Journal that has supported the services offered by the American Association for Critical Care Nurses. The journal reviews the association’s ...

In the field of nursing, professional associations and organizations are crucial for the generation of energy, proactive work and smooth flow of ideas that are needed in order to maintain a healthy and effective profession that essentially advocates for the needs of not only its clients but also those of the nurses. In addition, these associations are important in campaigning for the trust of the society in the nursing profession (Matthews, 2012). In recent years, the number of professional nursing associations and organizations has been on the rise and membership to these associations has increased. This is attributable to the ...

This report is commissioned by National consumer magazine called “Right Buy”

Abbreviation: (CRS): The corporate Social Responsibility (FLA): Fair Labor Association

Introduction

Brief background: The chocolate industry is categorized as one of the most reputable and biggest organizations in the world. South America and Africa are the world largest cocoa producers (bastard film productions, 2010). According the reports of the food empowerment project, West Africa countries provide 75% of the cocoa for the world market. It went further to expound the fact that child labor is a scourge that threatens childhood in the chocolate industry. CRS are the activities taking place in the chocolate industry that shows ...

According to the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, diabetes affects people of all ages (niddk.nih.gov). The 2011 National diabetes statistics show that approximately 26 million people of all ages have been suffering from diabetes in 2011, which is about 8 percent of the U.S population (niddk.nih.gov). In 2011 alone, approximately 26 million people had diabetes; 18.8 million of them were diagnosed with diabetes and another 7 million people were undiagnosed (niddk.nih.gov). Numbers and facts demonstrate the seriousness of the disease that is the leading cause for heart disease, kidney failure, stroke and blindness, among others, and affects the 26.9 percent ...

Introduction

Euthanasia is the gentle act of inducing death painlessly with the aim of reducing suffering of the patient . Debates for and against euthanasia have been going on since the early 1800’s, and they are still going on to date. Different countries have different takes and laws governing euthanasia . Despite the debates, euthanasia started being performed even before the debates started. It was supported by Seneca the Elder, Plato and Socrates in the ancient days. However, leaders such as Hippocrates were opposed to the idea of euthanasia even on those early days. Additionally, most Christians were also against the ...

1. EDUCATIONAL THEORY

Introduction to Brain Based Learning & Eric P. Jensen

Principals of Brain Based Learning Eric P. Jensen’s home page is entitled Game Changers on other connected pages he offers Principals of Brain Based Learning, some of the principals he views as most important and other tools that might be important to someone looking into his theories on brain based learning. Jensen also has several pages devoted to his workshops books, and other presentation materials. It is primarily addressed to the general public, instructors and policy makers.

Teaching with the Brain in Mind, Revised 2nd Edition

Eric P. Jensen was considered a pioneer in brain based learning when he released the First Edition of ...

Introduction:

As the American Council on Education points out on its web site, learners over the age of 25 who uses to be considered non-traditional students now comprise close to 40% of students engaged in college studies. . These students are more in touch with how they learn. They know if they want to jump right in or look at the situation; if they should go find a mentor or a book. They are also frequently more motivated, they want more than the degree, and they want the education as well. Because of this combination of motivation and self-understanding adult learners are ready ...

Publication manual of the American Psychological Association. 5th ed. Washington, DC.: American Psychological Association, 2001.

This is a guide of indispensable use to researchers, teachers and students in a range of disciplines including business, nursing, psychology, sociology, among others. The manual sets the detailed requirements for researching and preparing the annotated bibliography. It discusses the specific rules for grammar usage and gives instructions on preparing publications from the abstract to the reference list.

Gibaldi, Joseph. MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. 7th ed. New York: Modern Language Association of America, 2009.

Gibaldi has provided a research guide that encompasses all the aspects in writing research paper from the selection of the topic to the submission of the paper. It gives a detailed procedure of citations and format and at the same time offers excellent advice on ...

Introduction

In the course of carrying out their duties, nurses and other medical personnel are often privy to private and confidential information about the patient. This information may be relayed to the nurse by the patient, or the nurse may accidently find out some information regarding the patient. A dilemma arises when it comes to determining which of this information can be shared with other people or even if it is ethical to share this information. These other people whom the information may be shared with include the patient’s friends, family members, public authorities like the police, fellow nurses ...

Fluoride is a naturally occurring compound that is used in the formulation of toothpastes to help prevent tooth decay. Because of its positive effects on teeth, especially for children who do not yet have permanent teeth, the American Dental Association has endorsed community water fluoridation in America since 1950 (American Dental Association, 6). However, along with the long-term endorsement of the American Dental Association for the project, anti-fluoride activists have also been hard pressed in getting the compound out of America’s drinking water. Fluoride opponents have cited research finding that high levels of fluoride – about 4 milligrams per liter – ...

Impermissible and Unwanted solicitation of professional employment

Re: Illegal/Unethical Solicitation of Professional Employment Using Third Parties ISSUES - Is it legal to personally (or by use a third parties) to “chase ambulances”? - Is it legal/ethical to pay compensation to parties recommending an attorney’s services to potential clients? - Are there any circumstances under which Betty’s husband may legally/ethically give out Adam’s business cards within the course of his employment? answers - No, any communication transmitted at the scene of an accident, or at, or en route to a treatment or care facility (hospital, emergency or other health ...

IMPLICIT ASSOCIATION TEST FOR RACE

Abstract The Implicit Association Test (IAT) measures human attitudes. Implicit attitudes are considered those judgments or actions of people that are automatic and the person has no idea what causes that judgment or action. The automatic action is a result of influences from societal beliefs. IAT is different from qualitative psychological tests for measuring attitudes because the measurement is of the cognitive processes of memory that cause a person to show a particular attitude automatically. IAT-Race was used to study racial stereotypes in an experiment to determine if the “Obama Effect” was observed. The participants were prompted to go to a web ...

Abstract

This study tested if stereotype threat affects people’s choices when answering Implicit Association Test for Race. Stereotype threat is used to describe the psychological phenomenon whereby a negative stereotype about one’s group puts an individual at risk for confirming that negative stereotype (Steele & Aronson, 1995). During President Obama’s inauguration, studies showed that the performance gap between white and black students diminished (Mattimore, 2009). We are interested to know through our study if this change in attitude is reflected by the people’s attitude to the different races as well. Our class gathered 74 participants, 60 females and ...

Introduction

Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. It is known as football in most part of the world except in North America. If the world can be unified into a single entity on the basis of a common ground of interest, then soccer has the potential to bring different nations together under the same platform. The history of modern soccer dates back to only 200 years. However, the evolution process for soccer to become what it is now started a long time back.

Ancient History

It is not very easy to dig out the origin of soccer as this is not well-documented ...

Autism is a neurological disease which impacts the ability of a person to communicate. Autism is known to be a group of several disorders which impacts the communicating and relating ability of the person. It is not a single disease but rather a description for a group of disorders that affect people in similar ways. This condition is also referred as autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The origin of autism causes several controversies due to the fact that it’s origin is largely unidentified presently. Autism is possibly caused due to an amalgamation of environmental triggers and genetic factors. Defective immune system is reported to be ...

Introduction

In Ontario Canada, the use of technology in nursing has advanced with developments in ICTs where nurses are continuously taking advantage of the opportunities that ICTs present in improving the quality of service delivery in the nursing profession. According to the Registered Nurses of Ontario e-health refers to the leveraging of information and communication technology to enhance professional practice in the promotion and the facilitation of the health and wellbeing of individual and families or patients (Registered Nrseses' Association of Ontario, 2009). The importance of ICT knowhow development in the nursing profession in Ontario is in the development of ...

Abstract

In this paper, we focus on the code of ethics of two counseling organizations. These organizations are; the American Counseling Association and the second one the American Association of Christian Counselors. Our focus is to examine the code of ethics and then come up with their similarities and differences. This is done generally for the entire codes of ethics in section one. Later in section two, we major in three diverse areas of competence, fee, and sexual intimacies in the counseling profession. Here we shall also focus on the similarities and differences that arise on the code of ethics ...

4.1 Research Objective Starbucks is a brand of coffee that is known for its high quality around the world. In China, the brand is quite popular and customers gravitate towards the product for a number of reasons. The research seeks to finds out how brand equity, brand awareness, brand loyalty, and brand quality influence the customers. Additionally, the researcher aims to assess the views of consumers of Starbucks coffee in Shanghai and JiaShan and the factors that influence their purchase of the brand. The population is large and as such the researcher cannot get the opinions of all of the ...

Let’s say that your local homeowner’s association put in a new rule mandating that everyone in the community use the same color of paint for their fences. You’ve long enjoyed that dark brown on your fence – almost black, in fact. However, the color that the association chose is more of a rich cordovan. As more and more of your neighbors comply with the new rules, you start to get some notices from the association that you are no longer in compliance. To be fair, you didn’t vote for the uniform color, and you don’t think that ...

Diabetes Types, stats and pathology

Introduction 2 Statistics 2 Types of Diabetes 3 Type-1Diabetes 3 Type-2 Diabetes 4 Juvenile Diabetes 4 Gestational Diabetes 4 Prediabetes 5 LADA 5 MODY (Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young) 5 Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis 6 Medical diagnosis 7 Causes 8 Monitoring diabetes and Drug Therapy 10 Insulin Shots and therapeutic agents 10 Dietary Considerations and Nutrition Therapy 11 Conclusion 11 Introduction Diabetes is a challenging disease for current health care that is causing a heavy financial burden to the society. Estimations have ...

Introduction

The existence of temporary employees is a vital element of the contemporary organizations. In United States, around one employee out of four is engaged in temporary tasks in organization . The share of temporary employees in the workforce improved from 2.799% to 3.299% in the years from 1994 to 1997 as reported by the Ministry of Labor and this improved tendency is anticipated to endure in the years to come ; . Due to the improvement in the quantity of employees, an accord is developing within HR administrators that the recruiting companies need not to be the sole ones bearing the liability for ...