Comparing the Competencies of BSN vs ADN C.M. Grand Canyon University August 17, 2014 Why are Baccalaureate nurses more desirable to employers than Associate degree nurses? Both BSN and ADN programs teach the fundamentals of nursing, to include health assessment, medication administration and care planning. Both must pass the NCLEX exam to qualify for entry level practice. But a BSN is a 4 year degree while and ADN is 2 years. BSN programs put more focus on the science of nursing, integrating
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Changing for the Better Cathy Winchester Grand Canyon University Nursing History, Theories, and Conceptual Model NRS-430V Lorilee McAfee October 31, 2015 Changing for the Better The 2010 Affordable Care Act has changed the way health care needs will be delivered to the American people. It requires transforming the health care system to meet new challenges such as, quality, affordable and safe care that will require the roles of health care professionals, including nurses, roles to be reevaluated
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Annotated Reference List Karen McGee Grand Canyon University: UNV 501 May 29, 2013 The article Preparing Teachers for Special Education in the United States: A Reflection was interesting because it told the history of Special Education. It talked about how Special Education teachers should stand up for the kids in their class and do everything they could to help their students succeed. It discussed the high turnover rate among Special
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Master's Prepared Nurse Interview Eduardo Mariano Grand Canyon University Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Roles and Practice NUR502 July 31, 2013 Master's Prepared Nurse Interview Interview This is an interview of a Master’s- prepared nurse who has recently assumed an Assistant Director of Nursing position. The aim of the interview is to show how a graduate of a Master of Science in Nursing would adequately prepare a nurse to assume a higher role in the field of nursing practice, education
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The Effects Parents Have on Early Childhood Education Grand Canyon University: UNV501 January 8, 2014 The Effects Parents Have on Early Childhood Education Berger, E. (1999). Supporting parents with two essential understandings: attachment and brain development. Early Childhood Education Journal, 26(4), 267-270. Early childhood development begins as an infant. A parent should love and have supportive interaction with their child to enhance the development. A child learns more and
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Running head: EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION Educational Preparation Grand Canyon University NRS 430V Andrea Correll January 9, 2011 Educational Preparation We live in a rapidly changing environment where the health care population is becoming more diverse and complex that it demands a nurse to have an advance education degree to practice. However, despite the recommendation by the National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice to increase the percent of baccalaureate degree
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TUBERCULOSIS Author: Jomyn Go Grand Canyon University: NRS-427V: Concept of Public Health August 23, 2015 Introduction Tuberculosis is a infectious communicable disease that is known all over the world. 2 billion people each year are infected with the disease with over 3 billion deaths recorded as a result of tuberculosis across the world. Abbreviated as TB, the disease is caused by bacteria, Mycobacterium tuberculosis. In Canada for instance, 1600 new infections are recorded each
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Developing a Motivational Plan Essay Nafeesah Carter Grand Canyon University: EDA-575 December 11, 2013 Developing a Motivational Plan “All our dreams can come true—if we have the courage to pursue them.” –Walt Disney. People underestimate the power of motivation. Motivation is something that boost, direct, and maintains behavior. In regards to education it gets students moving, leads them in the appropriate direction and keeps them going. All students are motivated in one way or another
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Understanding Student Misconceptions Dominiquea Richmond Grand Canyon University: SED:544-O101 6/6/2014 Understanding Student Misconceptions Understanding and identifying student misconceptions is the core of teaching. To become an exceptional and exemplar educator one must consider and identify any student misconceptions as part of the planning process in creating daily lessons. Identifying student misconceptions during the planning process assist educators in addressing them during direct
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Multicultural Assessment Norma Garcia Grand Canyon University Family Centered Health Promotion NRS-429V Serina Madden February 25, 2015 Multicultural Assessment The author of this paper is a student at Grand Canyon University who is currently taking Family Centered Health Promotion. The topic discussed in class this week was, Culture and Cultural Competency in Health Promotion. The corresponding assignment to this course was to perform a heritage assessment; three families of the community
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