Abstract This paper compares and contrasts two nursing qualifications - The Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN) and The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). The pros and cons of each are discussed and the author concludes that firm devotion, sound knowledge, considerable experience and good performance can open doors for further career advancements for every nursing professional regardless of his/her qualifications. However, the majority of the key positions are available to individuals with stronger academic background (i.e. Bachelors or advanced degree holders), as academic knowledge is equally important in professions like healthcare.
From the Paper "Nursing is a very dynamic profession. An individual interested in pursuing a career in nursing should possess high-level intelligence, sound technological knowledge, a sympathetic heart and high level of expertise. In addition to this, an individual should be strong enough mentally as well as emotionally so that he/she can effectively deal with human suffering and other forms of stresses exposed to him/her during the job. It is a profession for only those who want to truly dedicate their life for serving the suffering mankind. Job satisfaction in this profession is primarily derived from the feeling of satisfaction that an individual experiences by helping out others and not from the money or other benefits."
Tags: adn, bsn, bachelor, science, associate, degree, qualification, career
Abstract Changes in public sexual expression from before 1900 to now are evident in countless aspects of today's modern society, in some western cultures more than in others. This paper examines the effect these changes have had on premarital celebrations and ceremonies. In addition to addressing the changes themselves, the writer also discusses some of the possible reasons why these changes have evolved into modern bachelor and bachelorette parties and the social constructs that surround them. The writer also addresses several aspects that effect premarital celebrations and standards including evolving public sexual expression based on religion, legality, social standard and also female body image.
From the Paper "Traditionally even up to the early 1970's women and men celebrated impending nuptials very differently, men with a possible illicit display of wantonness and women with a more demure event, that some would say more openly celebrated psychological union between the future bride and her female friends and family. Women were more likely to celebrate the end of their single life with quiet and communicative social aspects while men felt the need to both bond and in a sense perform the ritual of the last hurrah. (Tye and Powers, 1998, p. 552) "
Abstract Films help to define customs in dating and better allow a more detailed entry into what consists of the expectations of dating. Two films in particular are discussed in this paper in order to better explore the stages of dating up through the completion of the ritual in marriage. These films are "Notting Hill" (1999) and "The Bachelor" (1999). The exploration of these films helps to define and describe the rituals that are found in dating, especially in relation to rituals and social expectations.
Abstract Looking at various art schools' degree programs, this is an in-depth plan for implementing an undergraduate Bachelors of Art degree in commercial art with emphasis on graphic design and web design/multimedia. Courses needed and technology utilized are discussed.
Table of Contents
Title Page
Thesis Statement
Proposal Summary
Why the Need for a New Degree Program?
Degree Overview
Commercial Art General Education Courses
Core Courses
Art Institute Graphic Design Curriculum
Maryville Graphic Design Curriculum
Courses from Other Departments
Graphic Design Emphasis Courses
Web Design Emphasis Courses
Technology
Software
Faculty
Bibliography
From the Paper "Trends are moving toward using digital SLR cameras in various productions for photographic work. Using digital removes the necessity of a darkroom and costly chemicals and equipment. It saves time and money as well, since you do not have to develop negatives. The digital image can be taken straight into Photoshop where it can be manipulated to your desired specifications and then printed out on photo paper. In the Digital Photography course, the student will use their own digital camera or ones provided by the school. The course will be similar to the black and white photography class already offered but with a few changes. Instead of teaching the student how to use the darkroom they will learn photo-retouching skills along with color correction. Discussions will be lead by the instructor about new digital technologies and famous photographers. Students will take photos on different subjects and themes and later critique each other's work in class."
This paper examines the nursing profession's transition from hospital-based certification programs to a more comprehensive and demanding college based bachelor's degree program.
Abstract This paper focuses on the nursing profession's recent practice of demanding nurses obtain a BSN college degree as opposed to the traditional custom of completing a 4 year hospital-base nursing certification program. The writer of this paper discusses the subsequent productivity of registered nurses (RNs) who regularly report that the monotonous coursework required in obtaining a BSN creates learning circumstances that are costly, exasperating and unproductive. While associate and bachelor degree nursing faculty are designed to smooth the transition for RN to BSN students, researching the differences between RN and BSN graduates have shown little success.
From the Paper "There are contradictory outcomes associated to decisive thinking. The researchers found no differentiation in decisive thinking, self-reported apparent complexity with making decisions, or frequency of making decisions, though they found BSN students achieved higher on critical thinking skills than ADN students and found no distinction in patient ratings of care supplied by senior students from the two types of programs. One of the reason researchers may have had no accomplishment in finding a difference in practice is because there are no differences because the education programs are so similar. Specifically, in California, an RN who has graduated from an ADN program with 112 units and an RN who has graduated from a BSN program with 120 units could be very hard to distinguish in practice."
Tags: education, medical, health, nursing, degree, college, hospital, program
Abstract The paper discusses the differences that associate and bachelor degrees make in the field of nursing with regards to patient care. The paper describes the varying competencies; a four year nursing degree opens the door to a career that can advance much further than a two year degree can offer. Yet, the paper reveals that the nurse with the two year degree is probably going to be afforded many more hands on patient care positions for work. Nurses who have four year degrees are often offered positions of supervision and leadership rather than the hands on practical care possibilities. The paper provides a case study to illustrate the different functions of nursing competencies.
Outline:
Introduction
Patient Care
Conclusion
From the Paper "Many people go into the field of nursing with very little idea about how much education they want to pursue. Nursing is one of the few fields in which one can design their college education around the type of nursing that they want to pursue. A nursing major can choose to obtain a two, three, four year or masters degree with regard to becoming a nurse. The field is firmly defined as to what one can do with each type of degree and how it impacts patient care. Nurses with associate degrees and bachelors degrees vary in what they can do for patients, as well as how far they can advance in their nursing careers."
Tags: competency, masters, associate, management, patient, care
Abstract The paper is written by a student who wishes to enter a bachelor of science in medical imaging. The writer describes how her travels to Russia and the Ukraine affected her. The writer discusses the healthcare crisis in these countries and how this nurtured her wish to help sick children. The writer is an employee of Clarkson Hospital. The writer concludes that she is financially stable and is able to relocate and is therefore an ideal candidate for further studies.
From the Paper "Although I have worked in a non-medical position at Clarkson Hospital, it was only during my travels through Russia and Ukraine over the course of the past seven years that I grew certain of my own vocation within the medical profession. By seeing the state of healthcare in another nation and another culture, I became convinced of the need to foster greater awareness about the deficits in healthcare internationally. I felt that there was a need that was not being addressed in these nations. I longed to fulfill that need.
I returned time and time again to these emerging nations as they experienced the difficult transition from capitalism to communism. I was able to become a trusted confident of many of the native people."
Abstract The paper looks at economic disparities that are tied to levels of education that result in a reduction in economic prospects for those that only complete high school. The paper shows how students with Bachelor's degrees are more economically successful than those who do not attain them. The paper examines how educators nationwide can work to bridge that gap at every level of education.
Outline:
Introduction
What it Means to Educators
What it all Means
From the Paper "Years ago, high school graduates had two paths to success. They could go to college, earn a degree and enter the field of their choice, or they could bypass college, get an entry position in the field of their choice and work their way up using that method. Either path provided the opportunity to learn, grow, and advance within the field. Both paths provided the ability to support a family and purchase a house, automobile and other life large ticket items. Several decades ago the nation began experiencing a change in the ability to choose to go to college and still have the same opportunities in life."
Tags:Bachelor's, degree, prospects, educators, college
Presents a personal admission essay, applying to the Bachelor's program of Political Sciences and International Relations at the London School of Economics External Studies.
960 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 0 sources, 2009, $ 34.95
Abstract This paper describes the author's successful experiences working for NGOs in Iran as well as problems with her studies at the University of Toronto. Both of these situations taught her that no matter what, life goes on. The author feels that she is motivated, is a hard worker and is an independent individual, which are the right qualifications to succeed at the distant learning program for a Bachelor's program of Political Sciences and International Relations offered by the London School of Economics External Studies.
From the Paper "In May of 2006, I returned home to Iran with one goal in mind--I wanted to make this summer more memorable than any other. Thinking of working in my own field of study seemed like a great idea because the United Nations was the first institution that came into my mind, due to the fact that since I first learned about this international organization, I fantasized about working there. Entering such a place to work, especially at such a young age, was difficult, but thanks to my determination, I managed to secure a volunteer job at the UN World Food Program."
Abstract This paper discusses the increase in access to education and the perception that one must get a "good" job to be a success. The writer contends that as the importance of education has grown within American political conceptions of identity, so has the importance of one's perceived class as it is tied to one's education. This paper concludes that although female and minority inroads into the fabric of the American Dream have escalated over the course of the 20th century, there is still much work to be done.
From the paper:
"According to the U.S. Census Bureau's Website, overall economic mobility has increased over the course of the 20th Century. For instance, about 84 percent of all U.S. adults age 25 and over had high school diplomas and 26 percent had bachelor's degrees or higher, according to the latest census. Both of these statistics represent record highs. Yet these correlations are not perfectly equal in terms of both racial distribution, for instance. Non-white individuals apparently had less access to higher education".
Abstract The author of the paper shows that even though most people acknowledge that words can do real harm, many continue to insist that sexist language is a trivial concern. This paper looks at the reasons why it is important to be careful about the language that we use. It is all too easy for opponents of care in language to toss off concerns about bias as "political correctness". But it is important that the rest of us insist that "political correctness" can be viewed another way: As basic courtesy and civility. The paper uses several examples to demonstrate sexist language.
From the Paper "The first comes from my high school, where one of the teachers a man ; would always scoff at requests by students that he not used biased language. ;I never feel left out when people talk about men; as meaning all of humanity; he would say. I know that they;re talking about the species as a whole, not just people with Y chromosomes. He was, it should be noted, speaking without any apparent irony. He never seemed to be able to appreciate the fact that while he might not feel left out, women and girls would."
The life and career of the Dadaist artist, focusing on the critique of his masterpieces, "The Bride Stripped Bare by Her Bachelors, Even," and "Large Glass."
5,400 words (approx. 21.6 pages), 14 sources, 2000, $ 135.95
From the Paper "Marcel Duchamp (1887-1968) was one of four siblings who became artists in the period of intellectual and artistic ferment that saw out the last decades of the old century and extended beyond World War I. Duchamp's early interest was in painting and Cubism and much of his most influential work was related to Dada practice. But Duchamp was ultimately the most independent of artists--eventually becoming independent of art itself. Much of his influence derived from gestures or positions related to the nature of art, and a great deal of his fame rests on works consisting of ordinary objects altered or 'readymade.' But Duchamp's masterpiece is usually held to be the glass, metal, and paint construction entitled The Bride Stripped Bare by Her Bachelors, Even (1915-23), frequently known simply as Large Glass."
From the Paper "College Degree Awards from 1950 to 1992
Introduction
This research examines college and university degree awards during the period 1950.1992. Data for 1990 are preliminary, and data for 1991 and 1992 are estimates made by the United States Department of Education. Data are presented in the context of five degree types..associate (two.year), bachelor's, master's, first.professional, and doctor's. College degree awards are also presented as total awards, awards to men, and awards to women.
Data are presented in five.year blocks for the period 1950.1989, for bachelor's, master's, and doctor's degrees, for which confirmed information is available for the entire period. Data are presented on an annual basis for the 1990.1992 period, for which only preliminary and estimated data are available for bachelor's, master's, and doctor's degrees.
Data are not available on associate degrees awarded prior to 1966. Thus, data for associate degrees are..."
Abstract Reviews studies on nurse education and training. General training. Foram elducational paths: Associate degree in nursing, Bachelor of Science degree in nursing , and diploma A.D.N. programs offered by community and junior colleges. Diploma programs, given in hospitals. Discusses studies on relationship between amount of training & tests of student competency. Other factors that influence competency of nurses.
From the Paper "According to a report issued by the Department of Labor (1998), as the largest health care occupation, there are over 2.2 million nurses currently working in the profession. About three out of every five of these nurses work in hospitals (both inpatient and outpatient departments. Others work mostly in offices, clinics and other health and/or home health care organizations and agencies (e.g., nursing homes, social service agencies, religious organizations, etc.) About one out of every four nurses work part-time.
In terms of general training, the Department of Labor (1998) reports that in all States, nurses are required to pass a national licensing exam and can be licensed in one or more..."
Abstract This paper is an examination of the history, objectives, and principles of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This paper looks at the history of HBCUs, examines some of the first HBCUs, and explains how they got their start and why. In addition, this paper discusses the principles and objectives of HBCUs and how these principles and objectives were shaped. Finally, this paper examines career opportunities for Computer Science majors at HBCUs and discusses what additional training beyond the Bachelor's degree is needed for students in this major to get a job in the field.
