Essays on Professionalism

Articles come in many forms. The differences between scholarly articles and the more commercial pieces are vast. Overall, academic and professional pieces of writing are far more reliable, albeit less accessible to a wide readership. Commercial articles and blogs can be fun and entertaining to read. However, their contents cannot be viewed as being textbook equivalent.
Todd Melby’s article, In the Mood, was published in Volume 45, No 6. Of the Contemporary Sexuality journal in June 2010. The article discusses various studies which have added to the conversation about what impact anxiety and depression can have on sexual Continue reading...

Nursing professionalism

Since medieval times, the concept of nursing care has been associated with an array of meanings ranging from the provision of basic care to the young, sick and elderly to Nigthingale’s 1858 definition of the goal of nursing as being to put the patient in the most appropriate condition for nature processes to act upon him to current definitions by nursing theorists and professional nursing bodies. For example, the American Nurses Association (1995) defined nursing as the “diagnosis and treatments of human responses to health and illness” (Brunner, Bare & Smeelter, 2009, p.5). Based on these definitions and depending Continue reading...

Management and Supervision in Law Enforcement

All Police departments are tasked with the responsibility of ensuring that law and order is maintained (Miller & Frank, 1999). The Chief of Police for the South Podunk Municipal Police Department is no exception. The major task among other issues is to take a number of progressive steps about addressing the security needs of the residents within Podunk Municipality. While the chief and the department are empowered with the authority to ensure maximum security and order within their limits, they are also expected to maintain and uphold high ethical and professional standards free of corruption and other vices of workmanship.

Mission statement

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Personal Development Profile

I have studied in different environments and academic environments that have enabled me to develop both interpersonal and professional skills. I chose engineering as a technical path in professionalism and through all these endurance; I have managed to establish a greater personal profile. In the learning process, I have gained industrial experience and problem solving skills in various production processes, in the manufacturing industry. I am pursuing a degree in Manufacturing and Industrial engineering. This particular field of professionalism requires a variety of technical skills, mastery of scientific concepts as well as instinctive problem solving skills (Nguyen, 1998, p. Continue reading...

Professional negligence

Generally, professional negligence can be described as the adjudged failure of a professional individual to possess the average skill or knowledge of other professionals in like circumstances, or, the failure of the individual to use their skill and knowledge if they possess it. It is evidenced by the results of their activities (Slovenko, 2009). An obligation to compensate for the damaged caused should be done if negligence is proved. The terms ‘medical malpractice’ or simply ‘malpractice’ are embedded in both legal and medical literature and are also a habit of thought.
Professional malpractice in psychology occurs when, in the Continue reading...

Since childhood, I have been fascinated about civil and environmental engineering. This passion compelled me to pursuing a career in the field of environmental engineering as it offers me a chance to explore, identify, understand and seek solutions to human problems posed by nature. To fulfill this desire, I discovered the secret of goal setting. These goals majorly revolve around my academic, professional and personal experiences.
My major academic goal has been to achieve academic excellence. To achieve this, I had to map various strategies that include constant and extensive research to equip me with a novel and vast Continue reading...

Social anxiety disorder is also known as social phobia. This state of an individual is an extreme case of the individual feeling pressure and being fearful of certain social situations. Some individuals are not confident in group settings, and constantly fear of being evaluated. Mostly this state occurs when the individual is faced with a new or novel situation. It is not uncommon to feel anxious about a new situation but some people fear it to a very large degree; hence, being a victim of the social anxiety disorder. Individuals may be so frightened of facing these new situations Continue reading...

What Is Meant By The Ethics Of Care?

Ethics of care is to offer assistance to Social Service Workers and help promote excellence in their duties and responsibilities. Professional standards as well as ethical standards have been set and approved and will work in conjunction with their professional judgment and any applicable legislation. It is true that every profession carries variations in approaches and the members should know how to response to the demands of a particular situation. The objective of this paper is to look into the different perspectives and criticisms as well as how it is related to the concept like dignity.
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Person is able to adapt to various circumstances; with change in our lives, we are changing ourselves. Changes occurring in us help us survive, independently from the circumstances we can fall into. However, some events, especially stretching over time, could result in deep mental disorder called Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). When we talk about PTSD, it is implied that the person has come through one or even more situations of traumatic character that have considerably influenced the psyche of the person. Such situations usually considerably differ from events in the past or have caused so much suffering that the Continue reading...

The first approach to whistle blowing condemns whistle blowers as people who rat on their own organizations or companies, thus, undermining the authority’s hierarchy and teamwork (Martin, 402). Although an approach, Martin feels that corporations should note that for employees loyalty to the organization is not an absolute moral principle, and thus, it is the role of the public to protect whistleblowers. The second approach suggests that although whistle blowing is a necessary evil and at times tagged admirable when it happens, all around it is always bad news (Martin, 402). This is simply because it disrupts and Continue reading...

People work for varied reasons. In contemporary times, most individuals seek employment to support oneself, loved ones, or family members. Thus, the main goal of work is to be compensated. The current essay hereby aims to present a cause and effect discourse on one’s first paycheck. One hereby asserts that the motivating drive to work and be paid is to be able to support oneself in pursuing professional goals and purchasing some personal items that I previously dreamed of. Likewise, the effect of being paid would be the realization of my dreams and being able to spend the Continue reading...

The Geographic Information System which is more commonly referred to as the GIS is a powerful software technology that assists environmental managers in making informed decisions about the environment. As this environment provides the breeding ground for all living things it is essential to preserve this place for future generations. A vast amount of information regarding the environment can be stored in this software and be made available to its users. Having said that, the users of the GIS technology are not limited to environmental managers rather it includes; public and private sectors, field analysts, online users, and international Continue reading...

Admission Essay

Choosing to work for Quantum Mortgage Brokers, a small real estate brokerage firm, was indeed one of the best decision of my life, which I took at the onset of my professional career. The small setting in the organization helped me in gaining a holistic and practical understanding of the accounting world. The very ethical and dynamic accounting job, paved my thoughts to rise fast through the career.
In the beginning of my career as an accountant, my responsibilities in Quantum Mortgage Brokers revolved around preparation of vouchers, monthly reconciliation and the preparation of the financial statements. However, soon Continue reading...

Introduction

The topic on genetically modified foods has evolved into one of the most equivocal topics that have generated a contentious debate across various settings all over the globe. This can be accredited to the much hypothesized repercussions of genetically modified foods. Worth noting is the fact that researches carried out in the recent past such as the much hypothesized studies on the effects of genetically modified corn pollen on butterflies have radicalized the public to respond differently regarding the issues on global warming. In fact, it is as a result of such researches that the federal government has established Continue reading...

Medication processes entail the cooperation of healthcare professionals such as a physician, pharmacists and nurses that play major roles in medication processes. The procedure usually starts from the physician's prescription, towards pharmacist’s administration and then the nurses' contribution towards monitoring and administration to the patients. We need to understand that along these medication processes is where medication errors tend to occur. This is a major concern for both the patients and healthcare professional.
According to the definition of the American National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention (NCC MERP), the medication error can be defined as " Continue reading...

- What personal, cultural, and spiritual values contribute to your worldview and philosophy of nursing?
Morality is habitual. It shapes the character of individuals and communities. Health professionals must exhibit the three subgroups of morality: personal, societal, and the morality of the health professions and its institutions. Personal morality comprises of values, duties, actions and character that a person accepts as relevant for his/her life. As a health professional, personal morality helps you to understand and respect the personal morality of patients, staff mates, and other people you come into professional contact. Integrity is an essential resource in the Continue reading...

- Prostitutes/Exotic Dancers: initially I was conflicted on these professions because an exotic dancer is a typically accepted form of job for a woman in our culture while prostitution is looked down on. However, in both jobs the woman is using her body and sexuality in order to gain a profit. The only difference (sometimes) is that one involves sexual activity whereas the other does not. This is a fine line between the jobs and yet society somehow thinks it is okay to harass prostitutes while exotic dancers are normally protected by bouncers and security guards. I do not think Continue reading...

Define Advance Practice Nursing in the state of California.

Advance practice nursing (APN) refers to the level of nursing that utilize high comprehensive skills, knowledge and experience in offering nursing care, United States. (2007). APN refer to registered nurses who gain specialized skills in offering expert nursing care who have master’s degrees in nursing. Advanced practice nurses include; certified nurse mid-wives, nurse anesthetists, clinical nurse specialists, and nurse practitioners. Their mandate is to offer advanced or expert nursing services. These specialized or advanced nurses are registered and certified to practice by the California State Board of Registered Nursing. They provide expert services that include; consultations, direct patient Continue reading...

Daubert vs. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Argued March 30, 1993

Decided June 28, 1993
Parents of two little children filled a complaint stating that medicine, produced by Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and taken by children’s mother during the pregnancy caused children’s serious birth defects. During the trial, both sides had expert witnesses. The expert witnesses of Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc. presented statistical data, scientific articles and analysis of the medicine that proved that it does not influence woman’s pregnancy at all. On the other hand, expert witnesses of the Dauberts provided the court with “reanalyzed” data, results of experiments on Continue reading...

Ahmed Qassim is a Saudi Arabian citizen who is nearing completion of his four-year engineering course at one of the major universities in the United States of America. Since he is on the verge of completing his course, Ahmed has begun to think about his future after university. He is considering going back to his home country to pursue a career in engineering. However, he is also considering a career in photography. He has a real interest and talent for photography. Ahmed has issues in choosing between a career in photography and, a career in traditional engineering.

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Special Education instructors require many virtues, including patience, persistence, and adaptability. My undergraduate degree from The College of Education at King Saud University of Riyadh has prepared me for many academic and professional challenges. Following graduation I volunteered at a specialist hospital, organizing and coordinating support for children with Attention Deficit Hyper Activity Disorder and their families. After this experience I worked as a teacher in the private and public school systems of Saudi Arabia, where I continued to gain experience working with special education children and attending to their families needs and concerns.
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In today’s dynamic world, businesses (both for profit and nonprofit) need to be able to change with their environment. This video by PBS highlights the problem facing public universities. On one hand, the government is slashing its funding, and on the other hand, the cost of providing tuition is skyrocketing. I believe that the more fundamental problem is that independent research shows that there is limited cognitive gain in public universities, especially in the first two years.
In other words, here is a business that is producing an inferior product, and the government is removing its subsidy. Furthermore, Continue reading...

Reflection and self-awareness

Part 1: As you have developed through level 4 have your views of the professional’s role altered and why is this?
My views of the professional’s role have with no doubt altered with time. I have come to understand that professionalism is not all about academic qualifications but the ethics, conduct and integrity of a professional. I have come to realize that there are indeed set standards by given professional bodies. A professional cannot just act based on their own feelings but must pursue to carry out their obligations to the very best that they can. The Continue reading...

1. What is the purpose of ethical conduct, and on what criteria would you evaluate your conduct? Ethics is collective values that define the accepted standard of right or wrong. Individual values are determined by factors such as beliefs, culture, upbringing, and exposure and life experiences. Knowledge of being right or being wrong is not a guarantee that a person will always behave in an ethical manner. For a person to acquire good moral traits, they must willingly abide by the acceptable ethical standards. Ethical conduct is like a guiding principle in making a sound choice or steering a Continue reading...

Is Social Work Just Common Sense?Name:Institutional Affiliation:

Often the unsung heroes of society, social workers are not often considered to be the top of professionalism. From the outside, it looks like a job that anybody off the streets can apply. Social work revolves around helping people; with common sense as your guide surely you will be able to complete all of your tasks correctly! This is an incorrect assumption, however. It takes many people by surprise to find out that social workers may need a BA or even and MA in order to compete for a job in social work. In fact, many did not know Continue reading...

Introduction

Working in the field of Allied Medicine is an amazing and at the same time, challenging opportunity. One of the reasons I found why this is so is the truth that it requires great time, effort, and even sacrifices to know how to address some of the medical needs of a patient but at the end of the line, being able to successfully treat a patient and make dramatic changes to his life provides a fulfilling feeling, a sense of achievement if you will. The objective of this paper is to outline my perceptions on professional nursing practice, what Continue reading...

In the beginning, Thomas and Linda indicate that the incorporation of the word there at the beginning of a sentence is not ideal since it implies that there is an appearance of being real, but lacking capacity to function (N.Huckin & Pesante, 1988, pp. 368-369).According to the duo, if a writer begins a sentence using there, the sentence not only becomes equivocal but awkward, as well. They proceed to put their perception to test by evaluating the relevance of the common handbooks warning towards writers not to commence their sentences with there. At this juncture, both Thomas and Linda Continue reading...

What Are the Qualities of an Effective Mentor in Nursing?

Introduction
In the world we have people working in different fields and one important aspect is that as an individual joins a particular field they need to be guided so as to easily adapt to their new environment. The people who provide the needed guidance or who make the transition to a new field possible are called mentors. The people or students joining the nursing field just as any other, need to have a mentor who is supportive and has experience. My interest for this research is to find out the qualities of an effective mentor as it is Continue reading...

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Reflective Report

According to Aristotle, the vocation of an individual lies where his talents and the needs of the world cross. Honestly, there are not many people that are actually excited about their job. Achieving job satisfaction is not something accidental; many people who are satisfied with their job have spent considerable amount of time discovering what they want to do. In today’s society it is essential to have the ability of taking charge of life choice and career (Finger and Asún, 2000, p.112). A person in his professional life is responsible for lifelong Continue reading...

Business Plan: Student Services Area of Miami Dade College (MDC) – Hialeah Campus

Overview of Organization

The Miami Dade College (MDC) is the largest higher education institution in the United States (US), with an estimated total population of 175,000 across all its eight campuses located within the metropolitan area of the city of Miami, Florida. A state-sponsored college, the MDC also has two educational centers and various centers for outreach activities alongside its eight campuses. Each MDC campus has its academic specializations, although the MDC system allows all of its students to take general education courses in all of its campuses for their convenience (Miami Dade College, n.d.).
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In order to impact change in the nursing profession, it is necessary to provide the necessary facilities that nursing faculty requires in order sustain it. Such facilities are clearly workable through authoritative influence toward a positive working environment and better wages for nurses. One of the key ways in approaching influence over faculty shortage is using high ranking officials in the nursing profession to push for labor concerns as well as the concerns of the public that direly needs nursing services.
It is important to consider mentorship strategies when addressing the problem of faculty shortage in the nursing profession. Continue reading...

1. Write a short summary of a Professional Code of Ethics
Ethics refers to our moral standards that guide us in every activity we undertake. It is a rational manner in which we conduct ourselves in the middle of others and our expectations of how other people should treat us.

Project management Institute (PMI) Code of ethics and professional conduct

This code of conduct was revised by the Ethics Standard Development Committee (ESDC) and approved in October 2006 by the board of directors. Before approval ESDC engaged in consultations with several stakeholders including PMI members, volunteers, practitioners and 24 renowned non- profit organizations .This was to enhance transparency as Continue reading...

Analytical report scrutinizes an issue or a problem and suggests proper action that will lead to the solution of the problem. Most of the analytical reports play the role of proposals. They define or identify problems and clearly analyze means that can be used to resolve those problems. On the other hand, some analytical reports study the recommended solutions and determine whether they can be effective in a practical situation. Analytical reports require that writers use professional knowledge to describe the problem, use a standard professional procedure, thus making the study wide in scope to cover all the factors Continue reading...

INTO PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Every profession entails a certain degree of competence, expertise and professionalism for a professional to cope with and attain in order for this professional to be considered “competent” and “professional” in the practice of his profession. This level of competence and professionalism may be associated or correlated to the professional’s academic preparation, years of professional experience and degree of technical competence and expertise in carrying out skills necessary in the practice of the profession. In the nursing profession, the levels of competence and professional expertise can be summarized sequentially in the following stages: novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient, Continue reading...

Should the project manager be the subject matter expert of the project that he/she is talking about?

Should the project manager be the subject matter expert of the project that he/she is talking about?
The role of a project manager is to align the resources to achieve the project objectives within the determine time schedule and allocations. The essential features of an efficient project manager include the leadership skill, coaching traits, planning skills and knowledge of the process of the project. The last mentioned trait of the knowledge of the process of the project is a controversial point to be addressed in the list of essentials of a project manager, as there is no gauge to Continue reading...

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Inevitably, every company strives hard for the economic prosperity and economic expansion and for that purpose; different things and provisions would have to be taken into consideration. Employees are the backbone of an organization and no organization can increase their financial belongings without having effective workforce and by getting their core commitments. There are many departments that are working under the cover of business. Employees are considered as the most valuable assets for any organization to amplify their productivity. Every department has its particular to perform in the best interest of the company but as far as employees related Continue reading...

Being professional is the most important thing about work life. Professionalism helps a person gain trust from his or her colleagues and the employer. It also makes a person’s work organized and more referrals from the happy clients. Professionalism is high ethical standards and integrity in one’s work. It also means attaining high levels of efficiency in the delivery of the allocated duties to ensure competency and reliability. This is normally acquired by seeking to advance career and improve the relevant skills. Though people experience bad days sometimes, a professional should not take the bad moods to Continue reading...

Ethics is set of principles that determine the behavior of an individual or group in terms of moral duties. Ethics is also defined as set of moral codes. Ethics helps to determine and differentiate what is right and what is wrong. Professional ethics is a set of principles, linked morally to a specific profession. Natural Moral Sense is the basis of professional ethics. Every human being is granted moral sense that helps him to determine ethics link to his profession. The ethics about IT professionals include property rights in the form of electronic content, protection of customer information and Continue reading...

The book “Professional Creativity” written by Eugene K. Von Fange is about creativity. The author of the book writes about the contribution of creativity in person’s professional life. He explains a logical view of creativeness and its effective use in aptitudes, planning and resources. By reading the book, the reader gets an understanding that how creativity helps in accomplishing goals successfully. Also, the deep study will let the reader know how to choose the path that will guide him towards creativity. The author of this book share his experience of professional use of creativity in the daily life Continue reading...

Since the advent of the internet, people have been benefitting from it as it helped in finding information online, facilitating work procedures, and gathering general knowledge. The amount of information and resources is astounding as it aids in assembling vast knowledge and providing a positive experience. It has become an integral part of humans’ daily routines such as communication method, downloading music, catching the latest news about friends and colleagues, a means for self-expression through blogging, and for networking and socialization purposes with people on the Internet. With its widespread reach, it is also a place with numerous dangers Continue reading...