...University of Phoenix Material Personal and Professional Challenges Matrix Worksheet Use the following matrix to describe three personal and three professional challenges. For each challenge, describe time and stress management techniques along with personal development resources that may help a nurse overcome these challenges. |Personal Challenge |Time Management Technique |Stress Management Technique |Personal Development Resources | |Example: Balancing work and family |Use a calendar or organizer to plan my |Take regular family vacations. |Family counseling and self-help books | |responsibilities |schedule. | | | |Fear of writing |Plan a free writing time once a day. |Write something fun. |Using Center for Writing Excellence from | | | | |University of Phoenix. | | |Find best time and quiet place to write. |Listen to music or read something interesting | | | ...
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...Critical Thinking in Customer Service: Making Rational Decisions for Conflict Resolution Introduction At one time in their lives or another, most people in the United States of working age have held employment positions where customer interaction was a necessity. While it can be argued that some personality types are better suited to human interaction than others, customer service positions maintain some of the highest turnover rates of any industry. Customer service positions expose employees to a wide range of people with unique personalities and motivations, often mixing in feelings of disappoint and/or anger regarding their particular situation (Ivancevich, 2010, p 392). Employees in customer service positions often perceive themselves as being “ineffective, unwanted or unneeded, without the tools needed to truly service customers.” As many customer service representatives are faced with the daily task of providing conflict resolution to often angry customers, it is very important that they feel empowered and trusted to make decisions that not only impact a company’s bottom line, but that also satisfies the customer’s original request or complaint (Ivancevich, 2010, p 393). Discussion of the Literature While many individuals utilize some type of customer service on nearly a daily basis, the majority of people do not understand the job competencies and necessary qualifications that are needed to be able to effectively handle inquiries and diffuse tense situations...
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...8. Reference Lists Just-drinks 2008, ‘UK: Britvic extends distribution deal with Wincanton’, Just-drinks, 8 August, viewed 10 October 2014, GeneralOnefile. <http://go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA182471464&v=2.1&u=rmit&it=r&p=ITOF&sw=w&asid=4432255caa685e829a38451d9220afcc> Logistics Manager 2008, ‘Wincanton quenches thirst with Britvic deal’, Logistics Manager, 4 September, p.11, viewed 18 October 2014, AcademicOnefile. <http://go.galegroup.com.ezproxy.lib.rmit.edu.au/ps/retrieve.do?sgHitCountType=None&sort=RELEVANCE&inPS=true&prodId=AONE&userGroupName=rmit&tabID=T003&searchId=R12&resultListType=RESULT_LIST&contentSegment=&searchType=AdvancedSearchForm¤tPosition=4&contentSet=GALE%7CA184582541&&docId=GALE|A184582541&docType=GALE&role=> Emma, L 2011, PINE CONE SYSTEMS: Pine Cone Systems is a data warehouse tonic for Britvic Soft Drinks, viewed 14 October 2014, Proquest Central. <http://search.proquest.com.ezproxy.lib.rmit.edu.au/docview/444007119/70FA8507C1304D26PQ/2?accountid=13552> Unique Package Combines 'Freekee' Design with Functional Benefits; Constar and Britvic Partner to Create New Freekee Soda Beverage Packaging, viewed 15 October 2014, <http://go.galegroup.com.ezproxy.lib.rmit.edu.au/ps/retrieve.do?sgHitCountType=None&sort=RELEVANCE&inPS=true&prodId=ITOF&userGroupName=rmit&tabID=T004&searchId=R8&resultListType...
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...Running head: Existence of God The Existence of God Abstract There is always been a curiosity about God, the creator. Some question if it even exists as an entity. Others question of the operation of God, wondering if God is a single being or an umbrella term that describe multiple individual entities that operate as a unit. Regardless of the specifics, there is always been the argument and research/conversation about the existence of a universal God, and a continual search for evidence to prove once and for all if indeed God exists, or not. In this paper I plan to discuss the above topics, and provide evidence to support my assessment. The social influence on religion, the mind and science will be the primary area of focus. The Existence of God Statement of Research Problem Intuition can be defined as the ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning (Wikipedia). I will also include a personal definition for intuition: Intuition is the inherent spiritual compass that is used by man to guide his/her steps along the proverbial pathway of life. Some to validate their reason for belief in religion uses this spiritual compass. Others believe it only exists on a personal level, independent of any internal or external spiritual influence. Some believe in a spiritual element of life, which is something we cannot see, taste touch or feel; a “God” component that allows us to understand the ethereal...
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...Resistance can be interpreted into a variety of alike but altered interpretations all boiling down to being opposed to the ideas of others or to an entire situation occurring. These ideas lead to groups of individuals who have similar opposing ideas to what some call the norm, these are called resistance groups. These groups are usually hidden and show their own twist on the ideas altering from the countries beliefs. Naomi Klein and Barry Lopez are two boisterous authors when it comes to resistance. Barry Lopez was not the one to sit back and let something he believed to be not right go on without voicing his opinion. Therefore he creates the multiple short story book “Resistance” to show his readers how he believes the world is not healthy. Naomi Klein on the other hand takes her own approach to resistance and puts it into a more straightforward subject of excessive branding and globalization. “No Logo” created by Naomi Klein, focuses in on four parts of the excessive branding going on in the world today, “No Space", "No Choice", "No Jobs", and "No Logo." () These four confrontational ideas that Klein speaks about throughout “No Logo” are the basis to her resistance. “I was an angry bystander. I'd no power to intervene, and had no intention of dropping the work I was already committed to, not in order to raise someone else's awareness, promote greater indignation, or organize.” (Resitance) Lopez begins resistance with the short story “Apocalypse,” () a key short story to...
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...reports of significant negative effects caused by one of your medications that are used by a significant population. News reports have alleged that one of the individuals affected is a well-known public figure. You are tasked with addressing the news reports and the general public regarding this situation. As the communications coordinator for AOne-RX for the last 20 years, it has always been our agenda to effectively and creditably disclaim all of our medications that are used by the general public. All of our medications have been put through a series of test to ensure that they meet all requirements set by the National Drug and Narcotics Agency. There has always been a small issue with drug abuse in the United States. The effects of drug abuse can not go un-noticed any longer. The damages of drug abuse are widespread. Lots of communities, families, and people’s lives have been lost and torn apart due to an individual’s drug abuse and addiction to drugs. With the recent knowledge of Albert Cain’s drug addiction, a well-known public figure, and the very visible effects drug abuse has had on our communities. It is imperative that we at AOne-RX start making changes within our business concentrating on areas such as patient rules and regulations, as well as restrictions and guidelines. Members of the board want to go back to the drawing board, to figure out where we as a nation has failed in keeping awareness about drug addiction accessible to the general public. If we are going to...
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...Running head: NURSE MANAGER ROLE Nurse Manager Role Abstract The aim of this paper is to discuss the advanced practice nurse manger role. Discussion will ensue regarding the nurse manager role: historical development; original and current educational preparation requirements; licensing, certification, continuing education, value requirements, skill requirements, options in the employment setting; issues of concern; and future projections. Based on the informed understanding of the nurse manager role new insights, personal strengths, and personal challenges that are envisioned for a nurse assimilating to this role will be provided. Introduction Leadership is an integral part of nursing. Grossman and Valiga suggest that leadership is not necessarily tied to a position of authority (Grossman & Valiga, 2005, p. 4). Also suggested by Grossman and Valiga, is that each professional nurse has the potential and the responsibility to provide leadership in each of our individual areas of practice, institutions, professional organizations, communities, and our profession as a whole (Grossman & Valiga, 2005, p. 4). Leadership is a course in undergraduate education and nurses in any role are leaders in many capacities. The purpose of this paper is to look at the nurse manager role: historical development, educational preparation, skill requirements, value requirements, role options, concerns, future projections, and my perspective. Historical Development of Nurse...
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...Victoria Cooper Face Blindness It has been said that maybe 2.5% of the population have inherited facial blindness (Jordan, 2011). Facial blindness is very imperative in our criminal justice systems and the concerns for the impact it has on it as well. Most people who have inherited facial blindness or prosopagnosia do not even know they have it. This is the issue that is of great concern. Therefore, it brings into the question whether or not prosecutors (DAs) rule out the possibility of an eyewitness' having face blindness before testifying against a defendant. One concern about people who may have prosopagnosia is that when using eyewitness testimony, there’s a possibility that the individual may have the diseases. The issue arises when we do not consider this because there are people with the disease and could possibly have no idea that they do. Under the criminal justice system, when using eyewitness testimony with the consideration of face blindness we are incoherently impacting lives negatively. Not considering facial blindness decreases the reliability of an eyewitness testimony because people have a misconception of people’s faces. Eye witness testimony is already fairly unreliable due to outside influence on a person’s ability to recognize a face such as the time since they saw the individual, pressure from peers, or even just the natural idea of simply forgetting (Alperin, 2011). We can see plenty cases of where district attorneys have not considered situations...
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...Leadership Questions NURsing November 4, 2013 Leadership Questions What are your personal views on leadership? According to our text a leader is defined as” Someone who uses interpersonal skills to influence others to accomplish specific goals”. (Sullivan, 2013). I have not encountered such a person in my time as a nurse. I have encountered managers that encompass the qualities of dictator, bully, or incompetence. Effective leaders typically make smart choices. They must also be willing to make unpopular decisions or act when others are unwilling. People often avoid making important decisions because they fear they'll become unpopular or be criticized by management. I believe almost anyone can be a manger especially when most organizations lay out the foundation of what is expect of or from you. Being a leader doesn’t just mean “you put your time in” or “paid your dues”, it means genuine dedication, a sense of pride in your profession, and going the extra mile even when it means sacrifice. Leadership is a characteristic that is learned not earned and not everyone can be a leader but we can support those who possess the spark of being a genuine leader. How leadership differs from management? Management and leadership differ in a number of crucial ways. Management is a hands-on component of leadership - responsible for such functions as planning, organizing...
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...The Impact of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) Report Alexandrea Waytes Grand Canyon University September 21,2014 Author Notes Research paper for Professional Development of Nursing Professionals, NUR 430, Misty Stone (Instructor) In 2008, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the IOM launched a two-year initiative to respond to the need to assess and transform the nursing profession. A report from the IOM (2010), entitled The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health, recommended transformational changes in nursing education and practice, which position nurses to be a strong influence in shaping healthcare delivery systems, healthcare policy, and overall healthcare practices in the future. The committee developed four key messages. IOM report stated nurses should practice to the full extent of their education and training. Nurses should achieve higher levels of education and training through an improved education system that promotes seamless academic progression. Nurses should be full partners, with physicians and other health care professionals, in redesigning health care in the United States. Effective workforce planning and policy making require better data collection and information infrastructure. A number of barriers prevent nurses from being able to respond effectively to rapidly changing health care settings and an evolving health care system. These barriers need to be overcome to ensure that nurses are well- positioned to lead change...
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...A Critical Analysis: Slump! A Study of Stricken Europe Today by H. Hessell Tiltman HIST * 1500 Bailey Young 0718718 Germany, a country that once thrived, was bombarded with a decline so extreme it may have actually led to the most devastating genocide in the history of mankind. The desperation of the German people left no room for the critical analyses of a radical political movement, for the extreme hunger and horrifying living conditions left everyone striving for a change. The effects of the depression in Germany were instrumental in helping Hitler and his political movement gain power. Because the impoverished German people were so desperate for a change, they were convinced that Hitler represented hope for a better future. The Great Depression that hit Germany in 1929 is said to be the most disastrous and sever depression in modern world history.[1]It devastated the lives of the German public and caused the economy to turn upside down. It is often argued that the stock market crash on Wall Street that took place on October 29,1929 is the cause of the national upheaval that in turn led to the depression.[2] In the early 20’s, the stock market provided people with the false promise of guaranteed wealth. Countless stories of common teachers, chauffeurs and maids becoming millionaires because of the stock market surfaced, and reinforced this belief.[3] The profits seemed so assured that large banks invested their clients capital without their...
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...Business Ethics Columbia Southern University Business ethics has become a key component in our economic relations and trade industry internationally. Ethics are defined as “how human beings should properly live their lives” (Hartman, DesJardins, & MacDonald, 2014, p. 11). Business ethics are the policies and practices that are applied in the professional or business environment, especially when dealing with controversial issues. The approach to business ethics is diverse and has many interpretations as you travel around the world, just as there are different theories to define these approaches. To begin, we will discuss three different theories to business ethics, and how they change and are applied to the business environment. Business ethics have developed for many different reasons in many different places, beginning with the Ten Commandments as a definition of how to live and treat one another, a concept that is still strongly believed in and practiced today. The bible and religion in general, have defined ethics for many individuals and are concepts that people practice in their work environment. Philosophers have had their own definitions and practices over time. Aristotle and Plato are well known for their discussions on justice, economic relations, trade, and commerce, making statements into rules about greed, treating each other as equals, or “having an equal amount before and after the transaction” (De George, 2005). The 1960’s brought a real test...
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...Educational Preparation in Nursing INTRODUCTION The increasing demands for health care pave the way to open the door of opportunities for individuals encouraged to enter nursing schools. Various educational pathways have been made available to students who wanted to pursue a career in nursing. Registered Nurses (RNs) typically complete a program of study at a community college, diploma school of nursing or a four-year college or university and are required to pass a nationally standardized licensing exam in the state in which they begin practice. The essential core of their nursing practice is to deliver holistic, patient-centered care that includes assessment and monitoring, administering a variety of treatments and medications, patient and family education and serving as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Nurses care for individuals and families in all phases of the health and wellness continuum as well as provide leadership in health care delivery systems and in academic settings (Medicine, 2011). Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) graduates have a proven track record for providing safe bedside care for clients from the first day they are hired. They function well as team members and, after a period of orientation, can assume responsibility for the care of clients who are more acutely ill (Catalano, 2009). Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BSN) prepared RNs provide an additional focus on leadership, translating research for nursing practice, and population health;...
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...The Difference between an ADN nurse and a BSN nurse Amber R Morales Grand Canyon University: NRS-430V April 24, 2015 Nurses are prepared in many ways, from the associates Degree (ADN), to a baccalaureate degree(BSN) and beyond to masters and doctoral. Just like with humans, nurses come in different shapes and sizes per se, but all with one main focus of providing the highest level of care to our patients and their family. All nurses take the same national exam, NCLEX-RN, which test for “minimum technical competency for a safe entry” into the nursing environment (Creating a More Highly Qualified Nursing Workforce, 2015). The NCLEX-RN is a national certification, but each states board of nursing provides licensing. Daily the healthcare system is changing, therefor nursing is continuously changing. As hospitals try to achieve different levels of ranking or status, the nursing field will have to make needed changes to meet the requirements as well. Hospitals are putting into effect the needed requirements of their nursing staff to become more knowledgeable in their care, provide the highest level of care, and constantly ensuring patient safety. This paper will focus on the differences in approach, explain the roles and skills made by the associates-degree prepared registered nurse (RN) versus a baccalaureate-degree prepared RN. Initially RN’s did not receive licensure in the medical field or proper training, but Mildred Montag “revolutionized nursing education.” Due to...
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...Huntington Disease Rachelle Jelosek Idaho State University Jackson is a healthy twenty-seven year old male who recently presented to his doctors office inquiring about genetic testing. Jackson recently married, and his wife Alisha is anxious to start a family. Unfortunately Jackson does not share Alisha's enthusiasm because he fears that he is a carrier of a deadly genetic mutation. Just five years ago Jackson's mother was diagnosed with Huntington's Disease at the age of 43 and Jackson's grandmother succumbed to the disease at the age of 68. Jackson is an only child and although unconfirmed and heavily denied by his family Jackson is convinced that his mother discovered her ill fate shortly after he was born. Jackson's wife and father do not want him to be tested for the disorder because they fear a positive diagnosis will destroy any life he has now and in the future . Jackson has endured years of watching his loved ones suffer and does not want to pass the disorder on to his children. The purpose of this paper is to define and describe Huntington's disease (HD), explain inheritance patterns, describe the specific gene mutation seen in patients with HD, discuss reproductive issue and outline the ethical and social implications associated with genetic testing. Huntington's disease was named after Dr. George Huntington, who is credited for discovering the hereditary disorder in 1872(Huntington’s Disease Society of America, 2008). HD progressively destroys neurons...
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