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This paper reviews literature which looks at arguments for and against the idea of joining the role of nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist. Arguments for suggest that the result would be an acute care clinician who integrates the clinical skills of the nurse practitioner with the systems knowledge, educational commitment and leadership abilities of the clinical nurse specialist. The paper shows that those against the idea argue that primary care practitioners play a critical role which would be diluted if blended with the other role. The paper shows that ultimately, the reasons for such a blending are more convincing than the reasons for not doing so.

From the Paper
"Mick & Ackerman (2000) as well find that the two disciplines, while often blended, remain distinct at the same time, with a continuing differentiation between the two distinct practice roles. At the same time, the authors call for more emphasis on the blended roles in academia as a way of making the blended role work better. Until now, they note, the institutional value of the roles was depicted as consisting of educated technicians. There was no view that some would choose to move beyond the role of technician to scholar, but the advent of the blended role shows a broader acknowledgment of the influence of the medical model on all nursing roles."

Tags:health, care, psychiatric-mental

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The paper explores the dynamics of the blended family, with a focus on the children of the new family unit. The paper discusses the stages and process of "blending" a new family and examines the counseling of blended families in crisis. The paper shows how the success of the new family depends on their ability to form a cohesive group and establish boundaries. The paper concludes that more research needs to address the significant characteristics of the blended family so that family therapists can develop programs that are only available for the nuclear family.

Outline:
Social Dynamics of the Blended Family
Stages to Becoming Blended
Counseling Blended Families in Crisis
Discussion and Recommendations

From the Paper
"According to the 200o US Census, approximately 52-62% of all marriages end in divorce (US Census Bureau, 2001). These numbers are staggering when one considers that out of every 100 marriages 43% involve a previously married spouse. Nearly 60% of all remarriages will end in divorce (US Census Bureau, 2001). In 2001, 5.4 million children lived in a blended family consisting of one biological parent and either a stepparent or adoptive parent (Kreider & Fields, 2005). In every case, it would be easy to say that both parties had the best intentions in mind when they made the decision to marry, but something went wrong. These statistics highlight the importance of family counseling in the attempt to help families work out their problems, or help them cope when a relationship ends."

Tags:remarriage, stepfamilies, parents, children, boundaries, therapy, counselling

Abstract
This paper looks at what the similarities and differences in contemporary Maya communities across the region reveal about systematic patterns of cultural continuity and change. Through a comparative study of Maya peoples in Mexico and Guatemala, the rich cultural heritage of the peoples who have contributed toward forming the societies of Latin America is shown. This essay creates a picture of the nascent states that would become Mexico and Guatemala through the influence of the Maya and the role they played in shaping the culture of these two countries.

From the Paper
"The blending of many cultures, many peoples has resulted in wars, new bloodlines, mixed cultures and the complex society that is Latin America. The Mayas have forever left their mark on the area in terms of culinary flavor, art and culture, as well as lifestyle. Today, Latin America is a testament to the blending of various cultures. In the first millennium A.D. the Maya created the most intellectually and artistically advanced civilization native to the Americas, and in ensuing centuries, as neighboring empires fell in warfare and to the Spanish invasion, the Maya endured, shaken but never destroyed."

Tags:american, cultures, latin, maya, people

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This paper explains that blended learning describes learning or training events or activities where e-learning is integrated into traditional forms of training by using many methods and resources that are derived from multiple information sources. The author points out that the unstructured learning environment, which characterizes blended learning, allows students to learn in the way that best suits them. The paper relates that on-line learning can be used in all grades but this use varies greatly depending on the grade and the teacher's own abilities to maximize the use of the computer and the Internet.

Table of Contents:
What is Blended Learning?
Characteristics of Blended Learning
Blended Learning K-12
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Blended learning must take place in both an on-line and off-line setting. The dual setting of on-line and off-line learning are combined to administrate the sharing of content, establishing and continuing communication, and stimulating interaction. The web enhances learning in that it aids in the pragmatic goals as well as augmenting the pedagogical goals. Another feature is that there is both structured and unstructured learning. Unstructured learning can take place on-line through both synchronous and asynchronous conversations (ie. on-line chats and also message boards)."

Tags:collaboration, parents, style, email, blogs

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This paper first defines and explains blended learning and then looks at blended learning in the academic classroom and in corporate settings. The paper discusses its advantages, particularly the differentiated instructional methods of blended learning. The research supporting blended learning is explored in the paper.

From the Paper
"Differentiated instruction is one of the clearest advantages of blended learning. This allows curriculum to be custom designed to meet the needs of each student according to deGula. Differentiated instruction allows for custom designing delivery of instruction based on student needs. Students' learning styles, interests and abilities can all be factored into the curriculum. An educator then decides the curriculum content, activities, and learning environments that best serve individual students' needs. Blended learning makes all of this possible. It alters the learning environment for students though and as such, teachers have to be masters of various technologies and flexible enough to put together individualized curriculums."

Tags:education, corporate training, school business learning curriculum, differentiated instruction

Abstract
This paper discusses the impact of the Chinese New Year festivities in San Francisco with respect to assimilation. The paper relates that the formerly private parades and events were opened up in the 1950s and served to blend the cultures of the United States and China. The paper then discusses how the economy of San Francisco's Chinatown community benefited as the Chinese attempted to shake the communist label.

From the Paper
"In the cosmopolitan city of San Francisco, many cultures have come together to give the city a unique identity. Other than Chinese immigrants, those from Japan, Europe, and South America have put their unique stamp on the city's personality. The Chinese had a rather challenging period of assimilation due to the connection with Communism in their home country. By capturing the imagination of their new homeland they found ways to bring their worlds peacefully together. While Chinese immigrants have a rather large presence in the famous Chinatown neighborhood, their daily lives have been touched by heavy influences of..."

Tags:chinese, festival, american

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This study examines the efficacy and advisability of blending theology and psychology in Christian counseling. Through both a quantitative and qualitative approach, the study concludes that Christian counselors and their patients are best served by approaching the profession through this integrative collaboration. Included with the study is a survey instrument of five pastors/Christian-counselors active in the profession.

Abstract
Introduction
Review of Related Literature
Methodology
Data Analysis
Summary, Conclusions & Recommendations

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"Tumultuous legal arguments, for instance, surround such issues as prayer in school, the appearance of the word, "God," in our pledge of allegiance and a historical representation of the Ten Commandments on the property of a state government building. Most succinctly, governments - federal, state and local - are allowed to do nothing that will further the acceptance of a state religion, or stymie the furtherance of another religion."

Tags:religion, secularism, church, state, america, freedom, salvation, christ, faith, practice, hope, healing, spiritual, psychological

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This paper describes the Haitian society as a blend of culture between the U.S. and the Haiti.

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The legend of Tangun is an example of religious and philosophical syncretism involving Korean indigenous belief and the old Chinese trinity of Heaven, Earth and Man. The life of Tangun is the result of both magical and heavenly intervention and represents the foundation myth of Korea and ongoing Korean culture.

Tags:legend, of, tangun

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This paper studies blended and step families, exploring their potential benefits and unique obstacles. The paper stresses the importance of counseling prior to remarriage, particularly when children are involved.

From the Paper
"From adoption and surrogate parenting to increasing rates of remarriage and same-sex parents, the number of diverse family constellations in United States society continues to grow. Such constellations offer enormous benefits as well as ..."

Tags:blended family, stepfamilies, children, remarriage, diversity, religion, values