Essays on Training

Standards of Care

Standards of care, also called standards of practice in nursing represent specific guidelines that define what nurses should and shouldn’t do. These standards describe the level of competence of nursing care and measure excellence level in this sphere. They were developed so as to define the care quality level that patients should receive. SOC form the basis for this profession and provide a guide to skills, knowledge, attitudes and judgment that are required to work safely and effectively.
Standards of practice govern the licensee’s practice in all its aspects and apply to any registered nurse that practices 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...

Introduction
This paper aims at preparing a comprehensive job structure that cover all major facets that are crucial in the categorization, definition as well as specification of jobs. In order to come up with a detailed and clear job structure that can be quite effective and efficient in its application, three major facets will be highly considered; this will include, the job field, family and category.
Following is a detailed description of the components that consequently define a job structure with respects to its constituent elements. A logical order in relation to entities superiority is employed in the description Continue reading...

Introduction
The desire for beauty led individuals into mutilating their bodies, a practice that was carried out by many different cultures of the world. Examples of some of the practices are plastic surgery, tattooing, circumcision, but none compares to the pain and effort that accompanied foot binding, which was practiced by the ancient Chinese.
Dorothy, In Every day a lotus, indicates that the culture of foot binding began in China in the tenth century during the reign of the Tang dynasty. The culture lasted for a long period which is approximated to be around 1000 years. The Tang dynasty Continue reading...

I’m in my A levels studying Maths, Chemistry and English Language. I major in Maths which I happen to enjoy a lot. Electrical appliances have always fascinated me too; hence I have unconditionally developed an affinity for them. My thirst for knowledge in this field has ensured that I am consistent in reading so as to augment required knowledge on the subject each day, since learning is a process and a day-to-day activity. This has helped me broaden my perspective as well as increased my insight not only in electronics related subjects but on various issues.
I recently Continue reading...

Business

Toyota Motor Company, located at 1, Toyota-cho, Toyota City, Aichi 471-8571, Japan, was incorporated in 1937 as Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. It is among the forerunners in passenger car manufacturing, and is today, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of automobiles in terms of both, units sold and net sales. Since the U.S happens to be one of its biggest markets, and the company has been able to almost double its sales in comparison to Honda Motors, it competes with other U.S car manufacturers; General Motors (GM) and Ford Motors for the premier #1 position (Toyoland, 2010). However, Continue reading...

You will not get wrinkles if you regularly do yoga exercises. This statement or useful advice you may have heard from many yogis or your yoga instructor. In fact, this statement is true as yoga increases the stretching ability of your muscles and your body becomes more elastic and beautiful, as well. Yoga is the only exercise that not only shapes up your body, but also cures many diseases.
In yoga, you will find many “asana or yoga poses” that stimulate our internal organs,and they perform their function in much better way. Like “tritone asana” that stimulate the Continue reading...

English

Liam Neeson’s ‘Carriages Belong in Central Park’ is an article, which addresses horse-drawing carriage business in the Central Park. The author notes that such an activity has existed over the centuries, and sees no harm about it. However, Mayor Bill de Blasio intends to eradicate the activity. His reason for this step is that the industry was inhumane, and as a result, he suggested that he would replace the horse-drawn carriages with vintage cabs. Neeson had as his main aim the urge to argue against such abolishment, for he saw no reason for the horses to be banned Continue reading...

A child therapist treats and diagnose children who are below the age of 17 years with emotional, mental and behavioral problems. They work in in private pratices in a clinical setting, in hospitals as part of a medical team and even in schools.
A child therapist may use play and language to observe,help,access and treat children who have emotional,behavioural,psychological and social psychological problems or difficulties.A child therapist works with kids who suffer from emotions such as aggression,phobia,anxiety,and behavioural problems .Other disorders are depression,learning problem or difficulties and psychomatic disorders.They interview and Continue reading...

Criticism of deviance base practices

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Introduction; 5
Concept & Nature Of Evidence - based Practice; 5
Investigation Scope; 6
Practice Implications & Observations; 6
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In this article, an analysis over the conduct of evidence-based practice is studied as a working strategy for relevant applied knowledge in the functional fields of learning and practice. The obvious concerns consist over the reliability and validity check of the evidence - based practice over the objection of the impact of the humanitarian aspect. Instead, we suggest that Praxis-based knowledge informed by different forms of knowledge is a better option, with a greater potential to Continue reading...

One of the main reasons a doctor is often blamed for is medical malpractice. Medical malpractice can be defined as any act or omission on behalf of a physician while treating a patient that has led to the injury of the patient. Medical malpractice is usually deviant from the norms of practice that are widely accepted by the medical community. Once a patient can establish that medical negligence had led to injury, the court calculates the compensation that the doctor should pay, based on the economic and noneconomic losses of the patient. Economic losses include the income the patient Continue reading...

Introduction

A private investigator is frequently shortened to PI and casually referred as a private eye. An inquiry agent or private detective is an individual that can be employed by a person or groups to take on exploratory law services (Rigakos, 2008). Private investigators or detectives regularly work for attorneys in civil matters. The very few skilled private investigators work together with defense attorneys on major punishment and defense of criminal cases. Private investigators are, therefore, private citizens having different types of experience and training. Investigators look for, collect, gather, scrutinize, and establish substantiation in criminal and civil cases for Continue reading...

The occupational safety and health act of 1970 is an act enacted in the United States. The law was enacted to ensure that workers in any company are safe and healthy when engaged in their daily duties. The law provides for compensation of any employee who is injured, dies or is wrongfully restricted from duty if the cause is in the line of duty.
In the recommendations to the manager of Elora Jean & company, safety policy in the company will contain the following issues. Training of employees on the hazards that are likely to occur in the course of Continue reading...

Introduction

Networks have, in a lot of ways, affected a lot of aspects of human life. Since the boom of the internet era, for example, many people have started to exhibit shifting preferences and habits when it comes to making social interactions. As more and more social media platforms got invented, the number of people using such tools to interact and be a part of a larger network has demonstrated a steady and continuous increase. The thing with networks is that they tend to have vague and ambiguous definitions. Some people may perceive them as a mere system of connections Continue reading...

- Discuss the most prevalent environmental hazards and the associated diseases that impact the health of your clinical population my clinical population will be that of family practice in Jacksonville Fl. What strategies can the APN utilize to eliminate or ameliorate associated negative outcomes? Consider all levels of prevention.
Jacksonville Florida is a largest city with a unique environmental attributes. Various environmental factors contribute to the development of disease. A safe and healthy environment is type of preventative medicine. The environment is a very crucial to the family and the community. Environmental hazards in Jacksonville Florida are posed by Continue reading...

Analysis And Evaluation of Nursing Theories and models

Introduction
In the analysis and evaluation of nursing theory and models, there are different aspects that one requires to put into considerations. A framework for the analysis and evaluation of nursing theories emphasize the most imperative features of grand theories and middle range theories and is apposite to the level of abstraction on these two categories of nursing theories (Fawcett, 2005). Framework for analysis and evaluation of nursing models was first published in 1993. On the other hand, framework for analysis and evaluation of nursing models was first published in 1980.

According to Fawcett (2000) the first step of Continue reading...

Change is only realized whenever modifications to a given system are implemented. This may be in line with a new innovation, new ideas or techniques of handling a given task. Adoption of these notions calls for hard work, dedication, trial and also error. People tend to resist change mainly because of the communication channels embraced, management policies, and the concept behind the innovative process. Change executors can carry improvement for the client by inspecting their preconceived thoughts about the way things ought to be carried out. Personnel must be open to change themselves; they must have the capacity to Continue reading...

Everyone in life sets goals and targets to accomplish them within a specific time target. People set goals for the future in the thought that within six months or less, they will have already achieved their goals. Objectives make a person to view oneself in the position one would like to be in a few years or months’ time. Goals also serve as motivators and strengthening factors. There are the reasons why people act in determined ways. Life is gigantic, and if anyone wants to achieve outstanding achievements in their lives one is required to set goals accordingly so Continue reading...

Estimates show that, in the U.S., about 41,000 cases of central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) occur in hospitals each year (CDC, 2014). CLABSI is a preventable complication that lengthens the hospital stay and increases the cost of care. It is a cause of patients’ lost productivity and undue suffering. Since 2008, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) has also refused to reimburse CLABSI-related care. The negative implications for the patient and the organization call for prevention using evidence-based practice (EBP).
Accessing the hub of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) is a common source of infection (Moureau, 2010). Continue reading...

Nursing theories plays a very vital role in nursing education. The theories are a source of important information that creates awareness to nursing students. The nursing scholars understand the actions that they are required to perform in ensuring that they certify the professional standards of the nursing career. The theories help the nursing students to handle the patients during treatment and care in the right manner. Thus, I will provide a detailed analysis of the importance of nursing theories in creating a body of knowledge useful in nursing education.
The nursing theories help the learners to understand the expected Continue reading...

Executive summary

The international human resource practices in the worldwide business require effective management to ensure unceasing existence of the global business organizations. Avon being a multinational beauty company operates globally in the manufacturing and sale of the beauty products for women, apparel and fashion ornaments. It conducts its operations in over 100 countries and does direct marketing to its consumers through 5.8 million sales representatives and it has over 42,500 associates allied to it.
This report incorporates discussions and evaluation of the strategic international human resource practices of Avon in terms of staff training and development, the reward management Continue reading...

There are various leadership styles that are adopted by the leaders depending upon the type of work and nature of business. Among the different leadership style, one is coaching in which the leaders are required to improve the performance and improve the existing capabilities of workers. The leader as coach helps their subordinate to increase their skills, building strong bench mark and providing them lots of guidance throughout the task or activities. This type of leadership style is most successful when the subordinates are more agreeable, experienced and responsible. Moreover, the coaching style of leadership helps to create positive Continue reading...

The article reports on the study of recruiting and retaining qualified police officers. The study conducted revealed that presently it is difficult to find qualified police applicants and although the applicants would complete successful training, the process of training is extended following the growing complexity of police work (Ashcroft, Daniels and Hart, 2004). Furthermore, retaining the new qualified employees is a worrying trend because many of the new officers continue to leave the agency each year.
Suggestions for the improvement in the identified difficulties include that the police recruiters need to assess the effectiveness of existing recruiting methods and Continue reading...

Introduction

Currently, health care providers and policy makers in the United States of America are grappling with dramatic changes in the health care system. One of the major concerns is a protracted shortage of care providers, more so in primary care. Many experts advised that advanced practice nurses ought to play more considerable role in addressing the shortage of care providers. There have been dissenting voices suggesting that using advanced practice nurses to meet the deficit in care providers is rather inappropriate. With reports suggesting that physicians are shying away from careers in primary care, the future is grim at Continue reading...

Application of Evidence-Based Practice in Workplace by Nurses

Application of Evidence-Based Practice in Workplace by Nurses
Evidence-based practice (EBP) in nursing practice refers to the interdisciplinary approach whereby nurses and other healthcare professionals are supposed to make practical decisions basing their evidence on research studies done. The research studies should be competitively selected and interpreted according to the laid down norms for the EBP. In this regard, the healthcare practitioners will be able to make the best decisions due to the best evidences from the researches concerning the environments, the needs, the preferences and the values of those that are going to be affected by them (Drisko, Continue reading...

Introduction

Globalization has led to a significant level of interconnectedness which has resulted in the erosion of cultures and the unification of people from different regions. The result of this has been the idea, in some people, that traditions and cultures are under threat from globalization. Appaih notes that although globalization can result in homogeneity, it can at the same time pose a threat to it. He gives an example of his hometown Kumasi, which is very heterogeneous despite the fact that it is a city. He outlines the various languages that are spoken within the area, that include German, Continue reading...

Executive Summary

Studies have indicated that health care facilities that develop well-informed, health-conscious personnel will reduce costs, lower absenteeism, and fit nurses who will attend patients effectively. The responsibility of the advanced practice nurse abbreviated as APN is to offer preventative care, treatment as well as management of chronic as well as chronic illnesses utilizing advanced diagnostic reasoning, clinical skills, and advanced therapeutic interventions. Moreover, APNs exhibit a high level of autonomy as well as clinical proficiency in the management of rheumatic illnesses (Buppert, 2008).
APNs integrate education, leadership, management, research, and consultation into their clinical responsibilities. Therefore, this means that Continue reading...

Introduction

Everyday questions about people, how they think and behave take center stage. Understanding behavior and mannerisms are the purposes of psychology. Understanding behavior facilitates the comprehension of self. Further analysis purports the idea of not only predicting behavior, but also manipulating it. The ability to manage and manipulate behavior is a powerful tool and as with any power misuse can occur. If wielded properly, it can help advance human civilization by managing characteristics that are self-destructive and cultivating ones that are beneficial.

Description and Contrast

The manner in which people behave is dependent of the learning processes they undergo. One acquires knowledge, Continue reading...

Based on Module 9, describe what failed in the orientation process. Be specific and use examples based on case study.
An orientation program was normally initiated with an objective to introduce the new joiners to their jobs in a formal manner. A new employee comes to know about different aspects of their jobs through a proper orientation, as it elaborates on the information that an employee receives during the selection procedure. The main purpose of an effective orientation program is to introduce the new employee to the organization as a whole, to its co-workers and their work units, apart Continue reading...

Learning is one of the areas of human psychology that remains, to this day, hotly contested by researchers. Some claim that learning is one type of process, while others claim that learning takes place through a different process. Two of the leading theories regarding learning are the theories of operant and classical conditioning. Both have been studied extensively throughout the years, and each has supporters and detractors. Choosing a method for learning and teaching behavior is different from learning complex ideas and engagement in a classroom, but principles of operant and classical conditioning can still be used in these Continue reading...

The Reduction of Forces in the US Army

Killo Gibson
Excelsior College
- Introduction
The case study of organization behavior that attracted me to investigate on is the “Reduction of Forces in the US Army”. The problem statement I want to specify is that the financial cost of US army has upsurged. The managerial issues are primarily being identified as the cause of this situation. While we want to cut off the military budget, we cannot ignore that the army is a cornerstone of one country that cannot be bargained. Therefore, it comes to strategically analyze the organizational problems in its leadership style, culture, communication and organizational Continue reading...

Introduction

Law enforcement deals with upholding given laws in a particular state under given jurisdiction. The people dealing with law enforcement are specific professionals with the aim of enforcing national laws, managing law breakers by punishing the accordingly and depending on the magnitude of law disobedience. Law enforcement can be divided into two categories depending on the goal aimed to achieve; first being a preventive measure, by the professionals, that seek to prevent any damage that might be translated to another person in the society whereas the second seeks to put the criminals on trial and assign punishments depending on Continue reading...

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Dear Mr. Clarke,
I believe that our employees are the most important asset of our company. This is because of the fact that apart from being involved in production and service delivery activities, they also act as the face of our company. As a result, having a pool of competent, qualified and skillful employees will be a major boost to the competitive advantage of our company. One of the education programs through which our company can ensure that it possesses diligent employees is by conducting specific-technology training. The following are some of the Continue reading...

Recent research findings have proved that quite an enormous number of teens between the ages of 13 and 19 have undergone plastic surgery procedures such as nose reshaping, breast augmentation and liposuction. Most of such teens practice these procedures to boost their self esteem. For the purpose of this paper, I interviewed a health care colleague to dig deeper in the world view or philosophy on the teenage plastic surgery. He explained that teens typically seek plastic surgery based on various reasons compared to adults. Teens view plastic surgery as a means to fit in and look acceptable to Continue reading...

Introduction

The House of God is a hilarious novel with information on everything doctors do not want patients to know. The author based the story on his experience at the Beth Israel Hospital. The novel caused a scandal when it first appeared. The work glamorized traits of dehumanizing and unprofessional attitudes towards ailing patients, which are a set of very unethical issues. Such include a sadistic and dark humor such as how to “turf” patients to other specialties. Another idea is that GOMERs go round.
The text promotes a detachment from the patient, which causes them to act in ways Continue reading...

A teacher’s work involves many activities such as ethics. Teachers apply the code of ethics to display discipline (Kompf, 2013). A teacher’s job is an ethics-demanding job as they train the young people. The teaching profession reflects on ethics since the teacher should show an ethical example to the students. Teachers should be ethically aware of their place in the inclusion of the education trainings.
As a teacher who has taught for eight months, I have gained a lot during this period that concerns .ethics and leadership. In the course of my training, I have realized that Continue reading...

Introduction

The concept of higher education in America and policies relating to the application vis-à-vis societal and national importance has been an issue of great controversy in the present time. This is because different interpretations have been given on the real factors underlying the program. Like any other government program, providing education at tertiary level is a government responsibility and, therefore, it is the state that formulates the favoring policies to ensure that its citizens undergo a proper education system. However, this does not necessarily mean that the program does not experience challenges, and to a fact, it does. Continue reading...

This method uses quality management system to avoid wastage in the following production areas, flow production, cellular production, and batch production. The main purpose of this system is to ensure that the customers get what they want from the organization. This is achieved through the contribution of new ideas by the employees at every stage. The just in time production is one of the methods used in Portakabin methods of production. The method aims at reducing the costs of holding stock. Through this method, raw materials and finished goods are kept at low levels by ensuring that stocks are Continue reading...

Introduction

Medication process is the series of steps involved in the administration of medication to patients. The process begins from prescription to monitoring and evaluation of the effect of the drug on the patient. A number of health professionals are involved at different stages of the process with physicians participating in the initial stages and nurses at later stages as they are the ones who administer the medication to patients. It is, therefore, important that an effective coordination be ensured so that the process is free of medication errors. Medication errors refer to occurrences of avoidable nature that may harm Continue reading...

Although outsourcing has been important as a solution to shortages in labor supply, it has been noted to espouse problems. The term “outsourcing” refers to the staffing process that involves contracting third parties on jobs that can be performed by current employees. This implies that it will not constitute hiring a new accountant when the current one is seriously ill. Outsourcing, which can be both foreign and domestic, has been causing controversies on whether it is beneficial or problematic, since some firms have been experiencing varied results from it. Various authors have noted that the problems should be solved Continue reading...