...level in order to meet the needs and demands of today’s sicker clients. Although the National League for Nursing (NLN) has stated Associate degree nursing programs account for the majority of new graduate nurses, the general public and the medical profession are continuously baffled by the varying academic programs [diploma, associate degree, and baccalaureate degree], as each directs the participant towards licensure and entry level nursing positions (National League for Nursing, 2003) (Creasia & Friberg, 2010). Part of this public tumult stems from the American Nurses Association (ANA) designating, but not enacting, the BSN as a Registered Nurse’s starting point as far back as the 1960’s (Creasia & Friberg, 2010). While it can be agreed ADN nursing programs do produce excellent graduates, nurses holding Bachelor degrees have a higher success rate in patient care. This patient satisfaction finding may be the result of Baccalaureate university programs requiring approximately three (3) years of educational study, compared to most junior or community college’s Associate degree programs necessitating only eighteen (18) months to two (2) years in length (The Bureau of Labor Statistics [BLS], 2010-2011). The short-comings of Associate degree only nurse was distinctly shown in a 2003 cross-sectional study conducted on Pennsylvania hospitals. The study confirmed RNs with a Bachelor degree minimum had improved patient results and lower mortality rates (Aiken, Clarke, Cheung, Sloane,...
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...the Institute of Medicine is very important to aid with the high cost of this Obamacare. In Education “Nurses should achieve higher levels of education and training through an improved education system that promotes seamless academic progression.” To sum up, nurses need to further their education and training to be able to provide a larger service to the consumers. RNs are expected to be able to understand the disease process and at the same time able to manage the care of their patients. Also, accrediting, licensing and certifying organizations are being watch carefully to ensure that proper competencies are evaluated prior to giving such degrees. (IOM, 2010, pg.163) As we know there are 3 ways to enter the Nursing world, by diploma, ADN, or BSN. The IOM wants to focus on increasing the area of expertise of a nurse. And the only way that is going to happen is when a nurse further his/her education whether is pre- or post- licensure. The negative impact of this to current nurses especially the ones who’ve been in it...
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...provide Observation, Assessment, Nursing diagnosis, Planning, Intervention, Evaluation of care, Health teaching and counseling, Promotion of wellness, Maintenance of health, Prevention of illness of others, Administration of medications and treatments as prescribed or authorized by a duly licensed practitioner authorized by the laws of this state to prescribe such medications and treatments (Bette Case Di Leonardi, 2013). The code of ethics, a modified version of the Hippocratic Oath called the Nightingale Pledge, was developed by Lystra Gretter in 1893. The first code of ethics for nurses was suggested by the American Nurses Association in 1926 and adopted in 1950 (Lyons, 2011).The code of ethics: The nurse practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and unique attributes of every person (Winland-Brown, 2015). Education is the key in any medical field especially when it comes to nursing. A Registered Nurse is required to attend a nursing program and required to pass the nursing exam which is called the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). Schooling provides different paths such as an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is a two-year degree offered by a community college or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BS/BSN) is a four-year degree offered at colleges and universities (The American Nurses Association, 2015). There is a vast array of schools in which to pick from but in my particular case there are three schools in particular around my area...
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...Negligence, Gross Negligence, or Malpractice Lesli Sherwin, RN HCS/478 Health Law and Ethics May 11th, 2015 Lynda White ADN, BS Negligence, Gross Negligence, or Malpractice Malpractice includes both negligence and gross negligence. Malpractice is a tort in which a person who claims a practice in some profession fails in their duty, lacks in their skill to the extent that it causes damage to their client or patient. Negligence and gross negligence are both forms of malpractice. Simple ordinary negligence is the lack of performing in a manner consistent with standards of practice including omissions in practice, and failure to provide care that any other reasonable prudent nurse would provide. The Elements that a plaintiff must prove to win their negligence claim include breach of duty, causation, and damages (Weiler, 1995). If they cannot prove there was a breach in all three of these things, then the plaintiff will lose the case. Gross Negligence, is negligence on a grand scale. It borders reckless behaviors and culpability. It is most simply explained in terms of degree of negligence, or the severity of the negligence is worse than simple or ordinary negligence. Gross negligence can be very subjective and is used in extreme cases that might have ended with manslaughter charges or something of the like. Could the event or act have been controlled by the practitioner? If the answer is yes, then it is probably neglect. If the act was purposeful and the practitioner understood...
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...The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health Lisa Greenspon Grand Canyon University Professional Dynamics NRS-430V-0102 Elizabeth Larkins May 5, 2013 The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health “According to the IOM report, the nursing profession is the largest segment of the nation’s healthcare workforce. Nursing represents the largest sector of the health professions, with more than 3 million registered nurses in the United States.” Transforming Practice Patients, in any healthcare setting, deserve respect and care that is centered on their unique needs. Nurses and health care are required to assist them to achieve this goal. Changing the health care system will require us to reestablish our roles as health professionals. We strive to provide and improve quality care, availability of healthcare to all patients and to help patients to value health through high quality care through proper education to gets patients healthy and understand that they need to maintain their health with our support. Building competency within the nursing practice can be done by: Encouraging and supporting nurses to practice to the full extent of their education, training, and competencies; and to foster interprofessional collaboration. Achieving such a shift will enable nurses to provide higher-quality care, reduce errors, and increase safety. Knowledge builds confidence and confidence builds competence. By transforming practice, we can create...
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...It was stated in our reading material that the Gallop poll rated Nursing to be the most ethical profession and expecting nursing professionals to illustrate the highest ethical standards from any industry. Nurses are held accountable for the patient and their family’s welfare. The ANA provides the Nursing profession guidelines to treat every patient with dignity, respect, and compassion also free from any personal judgment of race, social or economic status, personal disparities, or disregard to health status. The American Nurses’ Association illustrates how to carry out your professional practice with their primary focus on the patient and their family. As nursing we must respect professional boundaries, to include the privacy and confidentiality of the patient and family. Nurses must maintain a respect for human dignity, and hold in the patient as the primary focus. (ANA, 2015). The nurse’s duties include the responsibility to follow guidelines and regulations, acting only on duties within the scope of the professional practice. Also, any nurse who maintains licensure in any state must also adhere to the regulations and their respective boards. The ANA creates community for an ethical culture so that nurses can deal with the daily ethical decision-making, so knowing how the organizational culture will affect those decisions is important. Nurses have certain standards to go by and if they are not making the right choices he or she are violating their professional ethical...
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...Medicare Fraud: The History, Incidence, Costs and Institutional Remedies INTRODUCTION In 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Medicare Act into law. The purpose was to provide healthcare to individuals the age of 65 or older or individuals under the age of 65 diagnosed with specific medical conditions (Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, 2013). The original intent was to provide immediate payment to those providing medical services for the less fortunate. The Medicare Act has since been revised to meet the current needs of the American population as well as the United States economy. In part, these revisions included identifying, combating, establishing punishment (criminal laws) and prevention for Medicare Fraud. This paper will provide a brief overview of the Medicare fraud history, incidence, costs and institutional remedies. MEDICARE FRAUD: HISTORY AND DEFINITION Fraudulent activities against the government were first addressed during the Civil War. The False Claims Act (qui tam statute), also known as the Lincoln Act, was passed during this time frame. The intent was to prevent the Union Army from being a victim of supplier fraud. Citizens were given, “the ability to file suits on behalf of the US government whenever they spotted fraud” (Medicare Fraud Center, 2015). The citizens were rewarded with a portion of the monetary fines (issued to the defendant) for addressing the crime. Currently, similar rewards remain in effect for reporting Medicare...
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...Page 1 – JPMorgan Depositary Receipt Guide 1. Introduction and market snapshot……………………………………………………………………….3 2. Depositary Receipt Structures……………………………………………………………………………..9 3. The JPMorgan Advantage…………………………………………………………………………….……..17 4. Establishing your Depositary Receipt Program…………………………………………….….22 5. Maintaining your Depositary Receipt Program……………………………………..…….….31 6. Legal and Regulatory Framework…………………………………………………………..………..38 7. Glossary……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….57 Page 2 – JPMorgan Depositary Receipt Guide Increasing globalization and investor appetite for diversification offer a unique opportunity to companies looking to tap a new investor base, expand awareness, or raise capital. By creating a depositary receipts program, you gain the flexibility and access you need to achieve your company’s strategic goals. Depositary receipts hold special appeal for investors because they make investing in a company beyond the investor’s home borders easy and convenient. That ease fuels investor appetite, which in turn has driven explosive growth in the depositary receipt market. Companies from more than 80 countries have gained new investors outside their home markets. More than 2,100 issuers have issued depositary receipts. 500 depositary receipt programs are listed on US exchanges, providing the issuing company with important access to new capital. Depositary receipts account for 16% of the entire US equity market.* Since JPMorgan established the first...
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...Terminal Course Objectives (TCOs): A | Given an organizational requirement to conform business practices to both the law and best ethical practices, apply appropriate ethical theories to shape a business decision. | I | Given specified circumstances of a business decision to expand to international markets, determine what international legal requirements or regulatory controls apply. | Topics for This Week's Discussion * Introduce yourself to your professor and the rest of the class. (not graded) * Thread over TCO A/I (graded) * Ethics and Patent Rights Post 9/11 (graded) * Q & A Forum for your questions and comments (not graded) | | There is a drop down arrow next to the "Select a Topic" box. Click on this arrow to select topics for discussion. | ------------------------------------------------- Top of Form Select a Topic: Bottom of Form The World Bank Situation (graded) | Class, please read Chapter 2, problem 5 from the Jennings text, p. 72. This week, we will discuss the Wolfowitz situation at the World Bank. Consider the questions at the end of the problem as you make comments in the threads this week. What are the ethics here? Was Wolfowitz trying to do the right thing? Does that make a difference ethically? Throughout the week, I will bring in further questions. Be sure to read the lecture and the international ethics article stated in your reading for the week as well. | Collapse All | Show Options | sort by: response...
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...The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health http://www.nap.edu/catalog/12956.html Committee on the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Initiative on the Future of Nursing, at the Institute of Medicine PREPUBLICATION COPY: UNCORRECTED PROOFS Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved. The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health http://www.nap.edu/catalog/12956.html THE NATIONAL ACADEMIES PRESS 500 Fifth Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20001 NOTICE: The project that is the subject of this report was approved by the Governing Board of the National Research Council, whose members are drawn from the councils of the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, and the Institute of Medicine. The members of the committee responsible for the report were chosen for their special competences and with regard for appropriate balance. This study was supported by Contract No. 65815 between the National Academy of Sciences and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the organizations or agencies that provided support for this project. International Standard Book Number 0-309-XXXXX-X (Book) International Standard Book Number 0-309- XXXXX -X (PDF) Library of Congress Control Number: 00 XXXXXX Additional copies of this report are available from the National Academies...
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...AACSB Table 10-1: Summary of Faculty Qualifications, Development Activities, and Professional Responsibilities Date Range: January 1, 2007 - August 1, 2012 Accounting: Professor | | | | | | | Five-Year Summary of Development Activities Supporting AQ or PQ Status | | Name | Highest Earned Degree & Year | Date of First Appointment to the School | Percent of Time Dedicated to the School's Mission | Acad Qual | Prof Qual | Other | Intell. Contrib. | Prof. Exper. | Consult. | Prof. Develop. | Other Prof. Activities | NormalProfessionalResponsibilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Som Bhattacharya | Ph D, 1994 | | 100.0 | YES | | | 12 (5) | Service: 0Work: 0 | 0 | 0 | Editor/Review: 6Other:13 | UG, GR, RES, SER and ADM | Intellectual Contributions (12) Hopwood, W., Bhattacharya, S., Premuroso, R. (2011). Tasteless Tea Company: A Comprehensive Revenue Transaction Cycle Case Study. Issues in Accounting Education, 26(1), 163-179. Cao, J., Nicolaou, A., Bhattacharya, S. (2010). A Longitudinal Study of market and Firm Level Factors Influencing ERP Systems’ Adoption and Post-Implementation System Enhancement Options. 7th Annual International Conference on Enterprise Systems, Accounting, and Logistics. Rhodos: ICESAL. Behara, R., Bhattacharya, S. (2008). DNA of a successful BPO. Journal of Service Science, 1(1), 111-118. Premuroso, R., Bhattacharya, S. (2008). Do Early Members of XBRL International Signal Superior Corporate Governance and Future...
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...GOFF, ANNE-MARIE, Ph.D. Stressors, Academic Performance, and Learned Resourcefulness in Baccalaureate Nursing Students. (2009) Directed by Dr. David F. Ayers. 135 pp. Despite extensive research establishing that stress affects problem-solving ability and coping, and leads to decreased learning, academic performance, and retention in nursing students, a paucity of research explores specific factors that could enhance these learning processes and outcomes. This explanatory correlational study examines the mediating effect of learned resourcefulness, the ability to regulate emotions and cognitions, on the relationships of stressors—both personal and academic—to academic performance in baccalaureate nursing students. Gadzella’s Student-life Stress Inventory (SSI) and Rosenbaum’s Self-Control Scale (SCS), a measure of learned resourcefulness, were administered to 53 junior level baccalaureate nursing students (92.5% female; 84.9% Caucasian; 9.4% African-American or Black) at a large urban university in North Carolina. High levels of both personal and academic stressors were revealed, but were not significant predictors of academic performance (p = .90). Age was a significant predictor of academic performance (p < .01) and both males and African-American/ Black participants had higher learned resourcefulness scores on the SCS than females and Caucasians. Total stress scores on the Student-life Stress Inventory showed that male participants perceived less stress (N = 4, M = 116.5)...
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...Table of Contents List of Acronyms 1 SDPI Management Structure 2 SDPI Board of Governors 3 SDPI Mandate 4 About SDPI 5 1996-97: An Overview 6 Research Programme 8 Collaborative Research Projects 13 Reaching Out 15 Advocacy and Networking 20 Capacity Building 24 Management and Support Services 28 Annexures: I. SDPI Seminar Series 30 II. SDPI Staff 32 III. List of Project/Research Partners 33 IV. SDPI Members 34 V. Linkages and Networks 35 VI. Auditor’s Report 36 |List of Acronyms | | | | | | | |ASDCs Annual Sustainable Development Conferences | |CBO Community Based Organisation | |CBR Central Board of Revenue...
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...PHIL 127: History of Ancient Philosophy Socrates and His Mission When is a Question Philosophical? Philosophical questions have answers. (A question that has no answer is not a question; it just masquerades as one.) But a question is philosophical for a particular culture at a particular time when no means of answering it are available – or, none of the prevailing methods have any authority. A problem is a philosophical problem when the way to go about answering the question is in question. An issue is a philosophical issue when the right way to settle the issue is at issue. A Philosophical Crisis If the claims in the previous paragraph are true, then 5th century Greece was in a philosophical crisis. It was a crisis in morality. In our culture we think of morality as being concerned with rules. Here are some rules – You should not kill. – You should not steal. – Don’t hit people. – Lying is wrong. – It’s wrong to promise to do something and then not do it. – You should not covet your neighbors wife, or his ox or his ass or his male or female slave, or anything that is your neighbor’s. – You should not lie with a man as with a woman. – Thou should not wear fabric woven of wool one way and linen the other. – Do (imperative) unto others as you would have them do unto you. – Help (imperative) other people who are in need when you can do so at no great risk or cost to yourself. Why do we think of morality as consisting of rules? This question is important...
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...VINCENNES UNIVERSITY CATALOG Vol. LXIX August, 2010 No. 61 A COMPREHENSIVE TWO-YEAR COLLEGE OFFERING ASSOCIATE DEGREES IN THE LIBERAL ARTS, SCIENCES, EDUCATION, ENGINEERING, AND TECHNOLOGY AND OFFERING BACCALAUREATE DEGREES IN SPECIALIZED AREAS Accreditation The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 263-0456 www.ncacihe.org FAX 312-263-7462 Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting American Bar Association American Board of Funeral Service Education American Health Information Management Association Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education Federal Aviation Administration Higher Education Coordinating Board of the State of Washington Indiana State Board of Nursing Joint Review Committee on Education In Radiologic Technology National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships National Association of Schools of Art and Design National Association of Schools of Theatre National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission Printing Industries of America, Inc. Approved for Veterans Membership The American Association of Community Colleges Aviation Technician Education Council The Council of North Central Two Year Colleges The Higher Education Transfer Alliance The National Academic Advising Association The North Central Association...
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