Who is the Better Nurse? Christa A. Hosley Grand Canyon University: NRS-430V August 9, 2014 Who is the Better Nurse? What is the definition of competence? Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary describes competence as the ability to do something well or the quality or state of being functionally adequate. This paper will describe competency differences between the two year degree nurse, otherwise know as the (ADN), and the four year degree nurse, otherwise known as the (BSN). An Intensive
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places I plan on visiting outside the US include Piazza San Marco in Venice and Mount Fuji in Tokyo. Where would you like to revisit? One of my most memorable photo shoots is in regard to the Grand Canyon in Arizona. I have seen the demand for postcards bearing these images grow exponentially. Along with the Canyon, I look forward to revisiting the Petrified Forest National Park. Do you travel alone? Why? I have done this several times. Since I am always connected through the gadgets, traveling alone
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Cultural/Linguistic Autobiography Hollie T. Dwyer TSL 537 Grand Canyon University March 19, 2013 As an educator, I am curious to know how my cultural and linguistic background will affect my ability to meet and exceed the needs of second language learners. My family and I are African American with family influences from Ireland and the Caribbean Islands of Barbados and Grenada. Growing up in a military family from the South, English was the primary language that was used in
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Nursing has been around for many of years that started off by military men and nuns taking care of the wounded in times of war. Back then it was not a respected profession and was more for the low class, poor, uneducated types of women with who took care of the sick. The conditions were poor and undesirable. Florence Nightingale, founder of modern nursing, who came from upper class family found a calling for nursing and paved the way in which nursing is today. Nightingale not only used evidence
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Health Promotion Among Diverse Populations Kristi Donau Grand Canyon University Family Centered Health Promotion NRS-429V Dana McKay May 3, 2015 Health Promotion Among Diverse Populations The United States has seen much transformation within its healthcare advances and delivery system over the last century. It has also demographically transformed from a nation of a predominantly white population to an ever growing culturally diverse population. Many of these cultural groups are documented
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NRS-430V Discussion Questions 6/24/15: Read Lake and von Baeyer's article, “Tips for Successful Students." Also, review the characteristics of a successful student as explained in the lecture. As you consider these, which is your strongest characteristic? Why? How will this characteristic help you to become a successful student in your program of study? Me: My strongest characteristic related to the article "Tips for Successful Students," (Lake and von Baeyer, 2005), include the fact I
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School Environment Analysis Essay Brandon M. Myers Grand Canyon University EDA-575: Educational Leadership in a Changing World Professor Harkins April 16, 2014 School Environment Analysis Essay There are a variety of contextual factors that can affect the teaching and learning process in a school or classroom. There are four main environmental factors that affect the learning process in a school that is located in a rural area. When setting up a positive classroom environment and school
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Curriculum Philosophy Mandy Mohr Grand Canyon University- EDA 561 March 23, 2016 Curriculum Philosophy Introduction Personal philosophies of education are at the core of what makes up a good educator. Strong personal beliefs are the core reasoning for why people choose their professions. In education, personal philosophies are essential, meaningful, and so important because those beliefs will affect thousands of other stakeholder throughout ones career. For schools, understandings and
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Ethical Frameworks in Practice Judith Navarrete Grand Canyon University NRS-437V Ethical Decision Barbara Trabelsi February 21, 2011 Ethical Frameworks in Practice For any relationship, whether it may be, personal or business, trust is the ultimate component of its success. In a nurse and patient relationship, trust is extremely crucial. An accurate assessment and history is obtained only if the patient is confident about the nurse’s integrity. This is absolutely essential in order for
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Educational Preparation Farida Lalani Grand Canyon University: Professional Dynamics (NRS-430V) 12/09/2012 The routes to become a registered nurse are: a diploma program usually offered in hospitals, an associate degree frequently offered by community colleges, and a baccalaureate degree offered at senior colleges and universities. Graduates of all the above programs take the same NCLEX-RN licensing examination. To understand the contrast in competencies between an associate degree in nursing
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