Exploring the Competencies Between Nurses Trained at the Associates degree level versus the Baccalaureate degree level Grand Canyon University: Professional Dynamics Competency Differences Between Associate and Baccalaureate Nurse Training As I embark on another educational endeavor, it is important to understand the return on investment that will be gained from committing time, energy, and finances to an advanced degree. There have been numerous studies and research that have proven that
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Audiology was born out of the armed forces rehabilitation programs during and following WWII. The practice has expanded to include both diagnosis and treatment. Audiologists specialize in hearing and balance disorders. To become an audiologist, a doctoral degree is needed. It is an Au.D. earned from a program accredited by the CAA. These programs last at least 4 years. Audiologists held about 12,800 jobs in 2008, and about 13,000 jobs in 2012. Audiologists work with patients of all ages, from newborns to
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Her reaction couldn't be put into words when she received the offer, but Kyah Bridges knew that this was a new circumstance she couldn't pass on. “My emotions were mixed. I was excited about the opportunity … I was ready for a more hands on job; a job that would present me with more challenges. It was in a way a leap of faith,” says Bridges. Kyah Bridges is a former UI student and prior to graduating in Spring 2017, Kyah became the first residence assistant (RA) of the Young Gifted & Black floor
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college in the last three generations completing a bachelors degree has always been encouraged and expected. Like many others, the idea of spending an additional four years of my life continuing my education after high school seemed less and less appealing. However after graduating with a associates, to please my mother, the true value of continued education has been revealed to me. Now I have determined to graduate with a bachelors degree in general studies by December of 2018. Now this Goal may
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My first long-term goal is to finish this Doctoral program at Abilene Christian University. It is important to utilize the progress I made in my short term goal to reach and succeed in my long-term goal. My short term goal of using the Writing Center, and preparing for classes will help me obtain that purpose. Going to work full time and going to school my motivation or drive has been working in overdrive. Having motivation has helped me satisfy the need to complete a new task every day. In respect
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In some form or fashion, financial literacy applies to everyone. Financial literacy is the ability to understand how money works in the world; to be knowledgeable about one’s finances. Financial literacy is also about how someone manages to earn or make money. In addition, financial literacy is about how a person manages money, and how they invest it. Financial literacy applies to me in several ways. First and foremost the fact that I chose to attend college is an implication that I have some
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Taking Introduction to Engineering 160, my ultimate goal is to explore and have an in-depth understanding of what an engineer does. At the beginning of this semester, I was skeptical and afraid of my decision to take this class because never in my life had I taken any engineering courses. However, as the course went by, I started to recognize that engineering was a fundamental subject and was connected to almost every other major in some ways. This realization has established a stronger foundation
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country, it seemed almost unimaginable that I would be able to go to college. With the program, Deferred Action Act (DACA), going to college was feasible. It has given me the opportunity to achieve one of my most important goals, which is to receive a degree in Computer Science. Now I am capable of having a job and paying for my own studies since my family has insufficient funds
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Developed Ground support equipment curriculum and manage it. Also enroll in school to finish my Bachelors in Business with a concentration in Human Resources and after achieving that goal by the end of the year. I would love to be able to mix my degree and my aviation background to be able to achieve a successful career after the military life. I would love to work for few companies such as DynCorp International and join the qualified and experienced professionals at DynCorp International and be
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At East Los Angeles College (ELAC) I became part of an inspiring community known as the Mathematics, Engineering, and Science Achievement Program (MESA). I met students who were on similar paths to mine: full time students that had to work, had children, and were majoring in a STEM. Before joining the program, the majority of my friends were non-STEM majors. I felt alone in my academics because my friends were not enduring the unique struggles that I was enduring in my STEM courses. It was hard
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