...PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY AND STEWARDSHIP: Peer interview Grand Canyon University AMP-450V: Leadership and Vocation December 13, 2015 This paper will paraphrase an interview conducted with Ally Hobert hereafter to be known as A. Hobert, and provide insight her responses to questions related to her personal perceptions regarding, professional identity and stewardship. I had the pleasure of interviewing A. Hobert, a floor nurse on a medical surgical unit specializing on neurological patients within a hospital. The interview was conducted via phone and was conducted in a relatively short amount of time, less than 10 minutes, and was comprised of only four questions. This author felt, although it was short, the interview was able to accurately portray A. Hobert’s role as a registered nurse (RN) in the healthcare field. What leadership and professional means to her and how that translates into, and affects, her nursing practice and career. Role A. Hobert primary role as a registered nurse within her facility is to provide safe, effective patient care. Her duties include providing patients with; medication administration, education, active listening method, assistance with or conducting patient’s activities of daily living (ADL’s). A portion of her duty as an RN collaborating with different team members including physicians, speech, physical and occupational therapy. As a nurse I also coach and educate nurse techs and work alongside them as they assist in feeding, bathing,...
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...skills that I need to improve for my employability development. According to the Interactive Career Management Skills Module on the ELE, career planning is a significant process to learn about myself and learn about what employers expect. It can help me to find out what kinds of jobs will suit me and ensure future happiness. However, building a career is not only about finding a suitable job and keeping it, but about taking continual career choices in answer to a changing labour market (Arnold, 1997). According to my own experience, when I graduated from the university with English major in China, I found myself lost because of the lack of habit of planning. When I got an internship opportunity in the bank of China, I had a lot of pressure as a result of no background knowledge. Furthermore, I was struggling between the current job and the further education. After six month, I chose quit the job to go into further education. From this experience, I learned that planning was so important not only for the study but also for my career. I should spend more time to find out what job would suit...
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...change in healthcare In this scholarly article review I will be describing the article titled “Constructive deviance: striving toward organizational change in healthcare”. This article was written by Dana L. Robbins and Bella L. Galperin from The University of Tampa and published in the Journal of Management and Marketing Research. Their purpose in writing this article is to examine and illustrate how organizational change can be brought on by constructive deviance in the healthcare workplace. It also explores the factors that relate to constructive deviance among physicians. In this article the authors use information from various academic references to support their theories. They also conduct this study with a focus primarily on physicians. This article starts of by introducing what workplace deviance is. In this article antisocial behavior, workplace aggression, organizational retaliation, and employee deviance are all used to describe behaviors generally regarded as workplace deviance. The article goes on to state that very little research has been done that examines the positive aspects of workplace deviance. One of these positives aspects is the occurrence of constructive workplace deviance. This article states that constructive workplace deviance encompasses behaviors that violate significant organizational norms in order to contribute to the well-being of the organization. The authors explore the belief that unlike much of the field of organizational behavior which focuses...
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...Forbis “The School of Business is home of some of the most active and dynamic student clubs and organizations” (Pacific Lutheran University, 2013). This sounds great for incoming business students, until they walk into a Human Resource club meeting with only seven members attending. According to the undergraduate program coordinator, only 36% of the 210 declared business majors attend business clubs (J. Reed, personal communication, December 2, 2013). Out of the four clubs, only the club for marketing students have a good turnout. The problem comes from the lack of motivation for students to attend. Their excuses range from needing to focus on school work to not being able to attend meetings late at night. It could even be the belief that the clubs at PLU are a waste of time to participate in. However, no matter how big the reasoning is to avoid participating in clubs, it cannot outweigh the benefits that joining a club provides to college students. Students who are involved in business clubs do better personally, academically, and professionally than students who do not get involved. The college experience isn’t from sitting in the classroom all day listening to lectures. "The college experience is about getting involved. No other time in our lives are we saturated with so many diverse ideas, perspectives, lifestyles, and goals” (University, 2013). Students who participate in business clubs develop and grow as individuals, increase their GPA average, and learn more about...
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...How to Improve Employee Performance, Professionalism and Effectiveness Make the Most of the Generational Mix and Lead the Charge in Successful Employee Development Employee Development Systems, Inc 7308 South Alton Way, Suite 2J Centennial, Colorado 80112 800-282-3374 www.employeedevelopmentsystems.com Table of Contents Introduction Four Generations under One Roof o Generations, Their Technology and World View o Employee Development across the Generations How Learning Really Takes Place o 4 Ways to Maximize Learning Effectiveness o Integrating Flexible Technology and Learning Tools Employee Development Redefined o Activities Contributing to Learning Effectiveness o Employee Development Overhaul Level the Playing Field by Building Professional Competence o How to Help Employees Match Your Organization’s Culture o Business, Personal and Strategic Competencies Customize Performance Management o Meet the Needs of a Diverse Workforce Increase Personal Effectiveness o Understanding the Importance of Behavioral Style Conclusion Executive Summary How do you address the behavior, traits and learning styles of four generations in one workplace? Does your organization take into account the increasingly important role of informal learning in improving the overall effectiveness of your employees? Today’s effective training and development organizations offer programs and learning reinforcement tools that are well-suited to a variety of generations. They take into account...
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...The P.R.I.C.E. of Success Antonia A. Ware Herzing University Online Professionalism is a trait that someone of any profession can possess. Showing professionalism can result in very great success in your life and/or career. There are several ways to show your individual professionalism. In my life, I’ve found that always being on time is a very important way to show this trait. Other ways to show your professionalism include: always being honest, staying optimistic, dress appropriately for the environment, and always offering help to others. In order to have a successful relationship with your spouse, friends, coworkers, or business acquaintances, you must show respect. Respect is defined as proper acceptance or courtesy. All you have to do to show respect is listen-truly listen, encourage them, be helpful, and say thank you. A lot of these ways of showing respect were taught to me as a child. A person who has integrity is always honest and trustful. Honesty is a must, not only in the workplace, but in everyday life as well. If someone can’t depend on you, you will not be trusted to complete any task. Being a caring person, if not taught to you by your parents, is definitely taught to you in school. I can remember before kindergarten being told, “If you don’t have something nice to say, then don’t say anything at all.” Ways to be a caring person include treating people with kindness, helping those in need, be sensitive to people’s feelings, never be mean...
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...use of Baccalaureate Degree Nurses any more effective than the use of Associate Degree Nurses? Professional Values: The Case for RN-BSN Completion Education. (Kubsch, & Hansen, 2008). This study was done to determine if BSN nurses possess greater professionalism than ADN nurses do. The purpose of this research study was to answer two main questions. “Do differences in the perception of professional values exist among practicing RNs? If so, is the difference related to educational background or is it due to other factors?” (Kubsch, & Hansen, 2008). Nurses in hospital settings were interviewed and surveyed. Three programs were looked at. The BSN, associate degree and hospital-based diploma programs. “A total of 590 RN’s who were working at a mid-sized Mid-western hospital and 130 nurses enrolled in an RN-BSN program were invited by e-mail to participate in the study” (Kubsch, & Hansen, 2008). The survey was done solely online. There were a total of 198 surveys completed electronically. The average age of the nurses who completed the survey was 41-50 years of age. More than three fourths of the 94% worked in a hospital setting. The research confirmed the highest level of professionalism was derived from the BSN nurses. The lowest came from the ADN group. The diploma based programs fell mainly in the middle, in part, largely due to the onsite training in...
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...FRAMEWORK July 2006 The Charles Darwin University Staff Competency Framework This booklet contains the Staff Competency Framework for Charles Darwin University. The Competency Framework outlines the range of knowledge, skills and attributes required of employees of the University for proficient workplace performance. Application of the framework occurs in the context of an individual’s role, and the recognition that different competencies, and different levels of competency, are necessary to perform a given set of activities. DEFINITION Competency is defined as the ability to perform tasks and duties to the standard expected in employment. A competency standard is an industry-determined specification of performance which sets out the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to operate effectively in employment. Standards are made up of units of competency, which are themselves made up of elements of competency, together with performance criteria, a range of variables, and an evidence guide1. A competency framework describes a set of competency standards for employees and makes the expected knowledge and capabilities of employees explicit for those within and outside of the University. This set of standards has been determined by the University through a process of consultation and benchmarking. Competency frameworks are used by organisations to: • • • • • • Focus workplace performance on the organisation’s vision and values Align workplace behaviours with organisational objectives...
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...authors of this article were one Shelia Catlett of Western Kentucky University and Fairview Community Clinic, USA and one Sherry R Lovan also from Western Kentucky University, USA. Both authors conducted a qualitative research study, which was also a replication of a study published in 2002, investigating the qualities of a good nurse and the role ethics plays in decision making. Ethics refers to the moral code for nursing and is based on obligation to service and respect for human life. Ethical Knowledge occurs as moral dilemmas arise in situations of ambiguity and uncertainty, and when consequences are difficult to predict (McEwen Wills, 2011). Ethics in nursing is used to guide and direct nurses conduct and practices. It requires experiential of social values and ethical reasoning. Its main focus is on matters of obligation, what ought to be done, what is right, wrong and responsible. The study implemented modification related to the research questions, sample selection, data collection and Atlas.ti software for qualitative data for the purpose of providing ease of coding, viewing, mapping and storing the data for retrieval analysis. The main focus of this replication study was to understand what it means to be a good nurse and do the right thing. This research provided current and allied literature to the relationship between ethics and good nursing practice. They study was carried out in a mid- size University in Kentucky, USA. They had prior approval and all personal information...
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...520 – Organization and Leadership October 30, 2012 Strayer University Abstract This paper will discuss Consensual Relationship Agreements in the workplace. Within the paper, I will argue for the use of CRAs in the workplace by explaining the benefits. I will also present a counter argument against the use by explaining the cons. Ethical principles and other options are also discussed. Argue for the use of Consensual Relationship Agreements (CRAs) in your current (of future) workplace. Office romances are almost inevitable when you place people with the same interest together for more than 40 hours a week. These relationships may form between co-workers on the same level, as well as subordinate and manager. Let’s think about this. What happens if this relationship ends on bad terms? The subordinate can state that they were coerced into the relationship. This situation will definitely be a liability to company, opening it up to litigation concerning harassment. In order to mitigate this situation, it would be beneficial for a company to consider having Consensual Relationship Agreements (CRA). A CRA is a written contract in which the parties involved acknowledge that the relationship is consensual and voluntary. The parties understand that they have to remain professional and not allow the relationship to affect the performance. They also agree to avoid behavior that offends others in the workplace and to report any perceived harassment to management. The...
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...520 – Organization and Leadership October 30, 2012 Strayer University Abstract This paper will discuss Consensual Relationship Agreements in the workplace. Within the paper, I will argue for the use of CRAs in the workplace by explaining the benefits. I will also present a counter argument against the use by explaining the cons. Ethical principles and other options are also discussed. Argue for the use of Consensual Relationship Agreements (CRAs) in your current (of future) workplace. Office romances are almost inevitable when you place people with the same interest together for more than 40 hours a week. These relationships may form between co-workers on the same level, as well as subordinate and manager. Let’s think about this. What happens if this relationship ends on bad terms? The subordinate can state that they were coerced into the relationship. This situation will definitely be a liability to company, opening it up to litigation concerning harassment. In order to mitigate this situation, it would be beneficial for a company to consider having Consensual Relationship Agreements (CRA). A CRA is a written contract in which the parties involved acknowledge that the relationship is consensual and voluntary. The parties understand that they have to remain professional and not allow the relationship to affect the performance. They also agree to avoid behavior that offends others in the workplace and to report any perceived harassment to management. The...
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...Professional Workplace Dilemma Janeen Johnson GEN/480 January 19, 2013 Walter Hedgecock Professional Workplace Dilemma In this professional workplace dilemma is the exploration of an ethical dilemma, which happened in the workplace while figuring out the best actions of recourse regarding how to remain professional and courteous. This proposed circumstance is an issue that actually occurred in the environment of a family nature, but still a professional work relationship that without the reveal of names or locations or times there is still a lesson still to be learned in generalities (Koocher & Keith-Spiegel, 1990). The facts involving the issue and the circumstance it surrounds are explained in detail that is such so the reader can understand the dilemma that is being faced with this true-life story. A scenario, such as this could have many possible alternate circumstances but in this case, the events chosen are played out and described for understanding the thought process and effects of certain actions and decisions. My desire and eagerness in obtaining my bachelor's degree has been a lifelong journey. After finishing high school 23 years ago, I attended a two- year college where I received a diploma in Office Administration. The same year, I got married and had 2 children within two years. My dream or desire of continuing my education was put on hold. I have always said that one day that I would go back to school. I enrolled...
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...RESEARCH PAPER FOR TEAM B COLLABORATION IN THE WORKPLACE: ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX COM/526, SPRING 2010 DR. LA TRIC CAMPFIELD, FACILITATOR ABSTRACT The term collaboration and its concept has become a keyword in the infrastructure of corporate businesses, small businesses, higher education, and workplaces. "In today's process-driven workplace", as authored by Evan Rosen (2008), "collaboration is king". As the remnants of the in-the-box and old-school traditions are becoming more and more obselete, the out-of-the-box culture of collaboration is being born across the globe. Introduction and History of Collaboration in the Workplace An Overall View The term collaboration and its concept has become a keyword in the infrastructure of corporate businesses, small businesses, higher education, and workplaces. "In today's process-driven workplace", as authored by Evan Rosen (2008), "collaboration is king". While remaining in-the-box and old-school traditions are becoming more and more obselete, the out-of-the-box culture of collaboration is being born across the globe. According to Webster’s New Dictionary (2001), the definition of collaboration is the gathering of resources, data, and information, especially in literature. This combined collection of information and workplace activity constructs a general, specific plan or purpose which is to be executed or produced within the workplace while working with others as a team. The history...
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...Leadership October 30, 2012 Strayer University Abstract This paper will discuss Consensual Relationship Agreements in the workplace. Within the paper, I will argue for the use of CRAs in the workplace by explaining the benefits. I will also present a counter argument against the use by explaining the cons. Ethical principles and other options are also discussed. Argue for the use of Consensual Relationship Agreements (CRAs) in your current (of future) workplace. Office romances are almost inevitable when you place people with the same interest together for more than 40 hours a week. These relationships may form between co-workers on the same level, as well as subordinate and manager. Let’s think about this. What happens if this relationship ends on bad terms? The subordinate can state that they were coerced into the relationship. This situation will definitely be a liability to company, opening it up to litigation concerning harassment. In order to mitigate this situation, it would be beneficial for a company to consider having Consensual Relationship Agreements (CRA). A CRA is a written contract in which the parties involved acknowledge that the relationship is consensual and voluntary. The parties understand that they have to remain professional and not allow the relationship to affect the performance. They also agree to avoid behavior that offends others in the workplace and to report any perceived harassment...
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...Video Analysis Week 3-4 DeVry University BUSN 460 September 21, 2011 Introduction: In order for any company to grow to be a successful and viable company in the future, there are a number of things that they have to ensure are balanced and running properly. For CanGo they have the vision of where they want to be in the future and the start of a good internal structure to carry out those goals and vision. Where things seem to become off balanced for CanGo is in the areas of communication between departments, ensuring that full financial analysis have been completed before starting on a project, internal organization within the company, lack of professionalism between employees, and lack of concern for legality when it comes to company action. All of these issues if left uncorrected can pose a huge threat to the viability of CanGo’s business in the future. However, on the other hand if the following recommendations are put into play and the current issues are resolved it will only further and grow CanGo in their current state and in the future. Issues: 1. There seems to be a serious lack of communication between departments at CanGo. At any given time it is pretty apparent that employees do not seem to know what others are working on. 2. It does not seem that CanGo has done a proper full financial analysis regarding the new system; once again no project should be jumped into without proper analysis. 3. CanGo lacks of a strategic plan to train the personnel...
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