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Best Practice, 2001.
This paper discusses the business concept of "Best Practice" and places it in context amongst other standard specifications.
3,500 words (approx. 14.0 pages), 10 sources, $ 98.95
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This paper firstly gives brief details on how best practice emerged and especially on the environmental changes that led to best practice.
Secondly, it discusses bench marking as a key component to best practice and the common characteristics of best practice, with a focus on human resource management and manufacturing organisations.
It describes recent ideas in management and how these link to best practice. Finally, it considers the continuation of the trend and shows how best practice has led us to a new focus on human resource management.
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"Best practice management is a current idea that is having a great impact on organisations all over the world. The idea at the heart of best practice is a very simple one ?how do the leading organisations manage their operations?? Beyond this basic concept, definitions of best practice vary. These definitions of best practice generally take the form of a list of requirements or elements required for success. Within these lists we see some common overall themes. One of the themes evident is the focus on human resource management.
Best practice focuses largely on making things better. For a company to achieve this they need to not just look at where things are currently, but also where the future lies. To see where best practice is heading, we will also focus on where best practice has evolved from."
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Advanced Practice Nursing, 2005.
This paper defines advanced practice nursing, its core competencies and scope of practice.
845 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper explains that advanced practice nurse are registered nurses including nurse practitioners, nurse-midwifes, nurse anesthetists and clinical nurse specialists, who hold authorization from a board to practice, based on the completion of a recognized advanced educational program. The author points out that core competency of advanced practice nurses include the application and adaptation of advanced skills in unstable and complex environments, the ability to apply advanced clinical reasoning including the use of advanced complete assessment, the acceptance of referrals and consultation from other health care professionals and team work with other health care providers. The paper relates that an advanced practice nurse is supposed to diagnose a patient and recognize the underlying problem and then provide adequate treatment, which includes the prescription of medicines as well as administering anesthetics.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Definition
Core Competencies
Scope of Practice
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"Further, their nature of practice further includes research work and the utilization of research within the scope of their practice. They are allowed to admit patients to hospitals and the authority to refer patients to other healthcare professionals like licensed physicians and dentists. Additionally an advanced practice nurse also gives consulting services to other healthcare providers. They have professional autonomy and independent practice which also includes management. Moreover they are to manage the physical and mental illness status of the patient with regard to nursing care."
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Advanced Practice Nursing, 2007.
This paper explores advanced practice nursing, an elite and sophisticated extension of conventional nursing practice.
1,152 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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The paper discusses how advanced practice nurses are medical professionals with specific core competencies and are expected to provide more specialized care than their less skilled counterparts. The paper explains that this new branch has certain expectations of its practitioners whereby they are required to fulfill the growing need for better and more effective healthcare. The paper explains that their core competencies are grouped under five categories: clinical, research, leadership, collaboration and change agent. The paper details the need to carry out ethical practice, the need to be up-to-date with the new technological and scientific advancements in their field and the need for them to have enhanced cultural competency.
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"The main job responsibilities of ANPs include the application and adaptation of advanced skills in unpredictable, complex and unusual settings. They are expected to apply advanced clinical reasoning and decision making to guide, inform and teach patients and others who are under their direct care. ANPs are also required to do advanced assessment of the patient along with their diagnosis, treatment planning, and its implementation and evaluation skills. It is important that they are capable of prescribing and administering treatments within their scope of practice."
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Pharmaceutical Ethics And Practice, 2008.
An analysis of whether a revised code of pharmaceutical ethics and practice would lift the professional practice of pharmacy to new heights of ethical proficiency and integrity.
1,554 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 51.95
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This paper discusses the revised code of ethics for British pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. It discusses the provision of medical care and the important role that pharmacists play in the public health system in the UK. The paper also looks at the possiblity of lifting the professional practice of pharmacy to new heights of ethical proficiency and integrity through a revised code of pharmaceutical ethics and practice. The paper provides the writer's personal views on the issue, as well as the writer's learning diary.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Literature Review
Key Principles
Role and Responsibilities
Ethical Development
Advertised Drugs
Discussion
Commentary
Learning Diary
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"The global withdrawal of the drug Rofecoxib from the market in 2004 illustrates this point. Rofecoxib was no more effective than alternative non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in treating the symptoms of arthritis but it was widely promoted as safer and accepted by the public as such. Although there were studies that it brought the side effect of increased heart disease risks, the drug made it big in the market, with 80 million prescriptions worldwide3. The market success of the drug is a testament to the triumph of marketing over science. Only after the US Food and Drug Administration reported 35,000 cases of cardiac arrests and a congressional investigation was consequently held that the drug was pulled out. The incident highlighted the need to ensure that health professionals are adequately prepared to evaluate promotional claims, and to assess and understand interactions with the pharmaceutical industry."
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Communities of Practice, 2008.
An analysis of how communities of practice function and of their growing importance in businesses, organizations and worldwide.
4,096 words (approx. 16.4 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 110.95
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This paper discusses how the globalization of knowledge pools and resources is responsible for the growing number and importance of communities of practice. The writer defines the term and gives the criteria that must be met for a community to qualify as a "community of practice." The author also describes various ways in which such a community functions and explains how informal networks and professional communities benefit the organization in which they exist as well as the individual members. Additionally, te author lists ways to cultivate communities of practice, and also notes some of their downsides. The paper includes a case study of an organization that set up a community of practice, and charts.
Case Study
Communities of Practice and Organizational Performance
Cultivating Communities of Practice
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"With communities of practice, one cannot think in concrete or opposed terms. There is normally a continuum. For example, knowledge can be more or less explicit. Similarly, explicit knowledge is not freed from the tacit. It is not possible to make everything explicit and eliminate the tacit. It is only possible to change relationships. As a result, the process of making something explicit, formalizing or sharing are not just translations; they are instead transformations--the development of a new context of both participation and reification where the relations between the tacit and the explicit will be renegotiated."
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Science Education and Practice, 2002.
A very in-depth study into an investigation of the appropriate level of convergence and divergence in information science education and practice.
13,201 words (approx. 52.8 pages), 59 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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The narrow focus of the research is the appropriate level of convergence and divergence between education and practice in database management systems for the period 2001-2020.
Two research questions are investigated:
1. What emphasis distribution between theory and skills during postsecondary database management systems education will have the greatest positive impacts on the effectiveness of database management systems practice over the long-term?
2. Will a dichotomy of perspective between database management systems educators and practitioners concerning the appropriate emphasis distribution between theory and skills during postsecondary database management systems education have negative impacts on the effectiveness of database management systems practice over the long-term?
The research strategy proposes to investigate the issue of the appropriate level for the gap between education and practice in database management systems will involve both structural analysis and phenomenological analysis. Structural analysis is applied to investigate the potential roles of theory and skills development in postsecondary education as a means of promoting long-term effectiveness in database management systems practice. Phenomenological analysis is used in the proposed study to collect data, refine issues, and analyse data within the context of the research questions investigated.
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Abstract
Statement of the Problem
Significance of the Study
Barriers and Issues
Research Questions
Limitations and Delimitations of the Study
Definition of Terms
Summary
Review of the Literature
Historical Overview of the Theory and Research Literature
Theory and Research Literature Specific to the Topic
Summary of What Is Known About the Topic
Contribution the Study Will Make to the Field
Methodology
Research Method
Procedures
Formats for Presenting Results
Projected Outcomes
Resource Requirements
Reliability and Validity
Summary
Discussion of Expectations
Anticipated Benefits
Projected Outcomes
Practical Applications and Findings
Constraints and Limitations of the Study
Contributions to the Field of Study and Advancements of Knowledge
Reference List
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"The revolution in postsecondary education in the late-1980s and early-1990s focused in part on the relationship between academic instruction and professional practice in most disciplines. Proponents of the so-called ?new pluralism? emphasize a need for a closer integration of theory, practice, and skills within the educative process (Edwards, 1993).
While few in either academia or the professions advocate a complete de-linking of theory, practice, and skills, many do advocate that the role of academia is to provide the theoretical grounding that will permit graduates to practice in a productive manner throughout a professional career, easily adjusting to innovations as they are introduced (Beyer, 1983). For some, the issue is whether postsecondary education should be for life or for a particular job (Macfarlane, Jeeves, & Boon, 1987). This latter position holds that postsecondary education that focuses on skills development in relation to specific tasks or the ability to apply specific technologies in an expert manner reduces postsecondary education to the level of vocational education, as opposed to preparing individuals for lifelong learning and developing a capacity to grasp and apply innovations as they develop (Madden & Mitchell, 1993)."
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Evidence-Based Practice, 2007.
An in-depth examination of the utilization of evidence-based practice (EBP) in the nursing profession.
3,835 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 105.95
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The paper discusses articles by nurses who have contemplated the implications of EBP when applied to both nursing research and practice. The paper demonstrates how each author centers on specific aspects concerning EBP, which may be empirical, practical, or even political (macro) in nature. The paper discusses how the main concern about this new framework is its applicability to nursing practice; the authors agreed that EBP should not be implemented as a practice based only on research information. The paper relates that EBP is not only criticized from an empirical and practical point of view, but for its political aspects as well.
Outline:
Introduction
Critical Discussions of Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing
Summary/Conclusion
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"It is crucial, then, that a thorough look into nursing as a practice is conducted in order to assess the efficiency of nursing practice, based on both on its theoretical foundations and applications. Among the perspectives currently dominant and prevalent in the nursing profession is the utilization of evidence-based practice or EBP, which is defined as the "conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients" (Estabrooks, 1998:21)."
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Evidence-based Practice in Mental Health, 2008.
An analysis of the strengths and limitations of Sandra Tanenbaum's research article, "Evidence-based Practice in Mental Health: Practical Weaknesses meet Political Strengths."
1,554 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 51.95
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This paper discusses Sandra Tanenbaum's research article, "Evidence-based Practice in Mental Health: Practical Weaknesses meet Political Strengths." It assesses the merits of the article as well as its potential problems. The paper analyzes all the aspects of the research study and then enumerates its strengths and limitations.
Table of Contents:
Problem
Purpose of the Study
Research Questions
Study Design
Subjects and Setting
Data Collection Methods
Data Analysis Procedures
Strengths and Limitations of the Research
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"Two of the major weaknesses in Tanenbaum's study are in her selection of evidence and the overall lack of descriptive information concerning her methods. The limitation of evidence selection is not unique to Tanenbaum's research but is instead a major problem associated with all literature-based qualitative research papers, as it is easy to see the selection of content as "cherry picking" specific items that support the author's point of view. As for the second limitation, Tanenbaum places the majority of descriptive information in the Abstract to her paper and this makes it difficult to assess the overall design of the study. It also makes it difficult to assess the validity of the study, and to that extent it is not known how or why the study is valid. However, as Tanenbaum provides a balanced presentation of materials, it can be inferred that the study is as valid as a qualitative research paper using an archival methodology can be. She also recommends that more research is needed in EBP, and points out areas in which this research can be attempted."
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Best Practice HRM, 2004.
A critical analysis of whether the "best practice" or high commitment approach to HRM is appropriate for all types of employing organisations in the sense of delivering higher levels of performance.
2,485 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 75.95
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This paper examines how in human resource management (HRM), best practices have become an essential topic of research and discussion and how academics have carried out important studies centering on the relationships that may exist between human resource management practices and business performance. It looks at how in terms of delivering higher levels of performance, best practices HRM seems most appropriate when the social needs of the workforce are high and the employees are responding to the positive changes brought by best practices. It explores how best practices HRM also clash with short-term strategies because it can take a long time to feel their full effects.
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"Team-working may resemble a utopia of high productivity. However, one drawback of team-working is that the whole operation can be slowed down due to a particular member of a team not performing to the required standards. To give an analogy; if David Beckham constantly fails to cross the ball into the box, Wayne Rooney and Michael Owen have to find alternative ways of scoring the goals. Yet, the question remains ?would the team play better as individuals than as a team with a broken link?? This again is a matter of debate. The fact of the matter is that most if not all employing organisations can benefit from team-working given that they have the right strategy and culture. The managers must decide whether the employees would be more efficient and productive if they work as individuals, or in teams."
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Evidence Based Practice in Nursing, 2006.
A brief analysis of evidence-based practice enabling decision makers to make decisions grounded in scientific proof, factual information and theory.
1,131 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper analyzes evidence based practice with regards to nursing. In other words, nursing students engaged in evidence-based practice must rely on previous research and scientific findings to develop protocols for caring for patients that are most likely to result in a positive outcome.
Contents:
Evidence Based Practice - Analysis
Predictive Accuracy of the HESI Exit Exam - Article 1
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"Evidence based practice can be used in nursing to help nursing staff develop (1) effective methods of care, (2) design interventions that are evidence based that apply to a patients specific needs and can (3) enable better follow up care based on evidence based results. Evaluating previous evidence enables nursing staff to make decisions grounded in evidence rather than theory, thus improving the likelihood of a positive patient outcome.
When in a nursing program, the best way to begin having an evidence based practice includes reviewing previous cases and evidence regarding certain health situation. A nursing student should take great care to survey all available research regarding a particular case, condition or situation. From this evidence the student can draw conclusions that are most likely to lead to efficient care and a positive patient outcome. "
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Advanced Practice Nurses, 2006.
Examines the impact that clinical experience has on advanced practice nurses.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 35.95
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For many years, such traditional health care roles as physician and nurse have been regarded as unopposed professionals. With the rapid expansion of knowledge and the raising of standard of care based on evidence-based clinical practice, the health care system in recent years has expanded its ranks to support and expand the physician and nurse roles. Specialist and sub-specialist training are fast making the role of the jack-of-all-trades health professional less and less valuable due to the sheer volume of knowledge required to match the standard of care demanded by consumers and the industry. Nursing roles in specialties were recognized to have a possibly large impact on providing care, which paved the way for the advanced practice nurse. This paper discusses the challenging situation that advanced practice nurses face within the present health care system.
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Collaborative Practice, 2002.
An insight into collaborative practice in the medical profession.
1,387 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper discusses collaborative practice between patients and healthcare personnel. It shows how collaborative practice is used to enhance patient care and improve the outcome of the patient condition. It examines different combinations of collaboration from collaboration between the physician and the patient themselves, to a complex multidisciplinary team and discusses how not every patient will require the same level of collaboration, although every patient receives some type of collaborative care. An example of collabrative practice is provided through a case study of a woman with complications in childbirth.
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"At this stage there can be barriers to successful collaboration. If language difficulties exist for the nurse or the patient then communication is affected. It is necessary to understand and integrate the cultural practices of the patient if possible. The patient and the physician may disagree on what the plan of care should be. The physician may want to admit the patient, yet the patient requests to sign out against medical advice. The patient may have requests, i.e. wishes to be induced which the doctor declines to do because there is no medical indication. Increasing communication at this point may facilitate successful collaboration."
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Advanced Practice Nursing Roles, 2005.
A discussion regarding the various roles of an advanced practice nurse and the related problematic issues.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses advanced practice nursing, defining advanced practice nursing, identifying the various specialty areas and comparing and contrasting two of the 6 identified (4 formal, 2 informal). The roles chosen for this paper are Educator and Clinical Nurse Specialist. Ultimately this paper discusses the need for greater recognition and delineation of roles, definitions and legislation on licensure (i.e., 8 states still don't recognize and license the clinical nurse specialist) and the need for insurance reimbursement to allow for greater practice opportunities.
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"A cursory literature review of advanced nursing practices seems to vacillate on providing a fixed singular definition of advanced nursing practices; but they do agree on one point, they all encompass the following characteristics, some more than others depending on the role and environment: advanced clinical practice, advanced educational, advanced research, and advanced administrative responsibilities. While advanced education and degree designations often constitute a significant piece of the advanced practice nurse through specific labels, roles and responsibilities are more typically looked at. There are four main advanced practice nurse roles acknowledged in the medical world at large: Clinical Nurse Specialist, Midwife, Nurse Anesthetist and Nurse Practitioner."
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Pastoral Care in Practice, 2008.
An analysis of the writer's pastoral care activities and how it fits into a MacIntyrean practice.
2,433 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 74.95
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This paper defines and explains the meaning of the practicum and the seven marks of a practice. It then provides additional background and basic information pertaining to the writer's experiences in pastoral care. It demonstrates how and why the writer's pastoral care ministry experiences fit each mark of a practice. Finally, the paper summarizes and analyzes the writer's progress experiences to prove that his practicum is a MacIntyrean practice.
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"During my practicum I sought to become more self-aware and become more responsive to the opportunities God provides for me. Only through the action of fully embracing His message during my practicum ministry could I be successful in fulfilling my own goals and reaching the individuals who I spent time working with. Through this paper I established the key terms and explained the background and process involved in my practicum in order to reach my goals. I also included the background information necessary for the reader to clearly picture the processes involved in my practicum activities. Finally, I outlined how my activities integrated with the seven marks as defined by MacIntyre. Having met all seven marks of MacIntyre's definition of practice, my practicum ministry in pastoral care is clearly a MacIntyrean practice."
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The Roles of the Advanced Practice Nurse, 2008.
An analysis of the roles of the advanced practice nurse and an interview with a nurse practitioner regarding two particular competencies of the profession.
2,160 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 67.95
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This paper examines the term 'advanced practice nurse' and four distinct roles involved in being such a nurse. The paper points out that all of these roles are based on six core competencies besides the central competency of direct care. The paper includes an interview with a nurse practitioner, focusing on two of those competencies which are derived from Ann Hamric's "Model of Advanced Practice Nursing". The paper concludes that the most important core competency on the basis of this interview is collaboration.
Outline:
Introduction
Advanced Practice Nurse: Four Roles
Interview
Analysis
Conclusion
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"The nurse practitioner acts as a primary care or specialty care provider and also as a consultant to individual patients, families, and communities (AANP, 2002). The nurse practitioner is concerned with medical as well as nursing issues, health promotion and maintenance, prevention of disease and acute and chronic disease diagnosis and management (AANP, 2002). Advanced practice nurses work in a variety of settings such as neonatal, pediatric, gerontology, women's health, school and occupational health, adult critical care or family care, and specialize in illnesses such as AIDS (Becker & Kaplow, 2006; AANP, 2002). The advanced practice nurse is not only a skilled nursing clinician but a practice leader who is able to create a significant impact on care across a wide range of settings. Advanced practice nurses work to optimize outcomes for patients, the family, health care providers, and the health organization/system (Becker & Kaplow)."
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