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organisational changes fail at a rate of 29% (Maurer, 1997). Reengineering is higher at 30% and of most concern is the figure for ...

the very act of following the "law" (i.e., supply and demand) of economics now has exacerbated the shortage of nurses who also are...

problem in this area. One author reports that turnover rates recorded for 2000 went from 3.8 % (Lommel, 2004, p.54) in New York a...

including critical attributes, communication processes, and the overall benefits of school-based support groups in addressing the ...

the extent to which terminally ill individuals can be alleviated of languishing in such an inhumane state without involvement of l...

before God to my chosen profession... Law Enforcement" (Morris and Vila, 1999, p. 164). When labor unions had succeeded in substa...

money" (Collings, 1997; p. 52). The sentiment was true long before the 1980 survey, and its persistence over time likely would no...

2003, p. 50). Comments went on to say that it is disheartening when they arent acknowledged in any way for the hard work they do (...

for protocol and for adhering to standard practice. There are many aspects of the job for which the nurse is best suited to addre...

various aspects of the profession need to be considered. II. Professional Goals In identifying specific professional goals, incl...

to cope with chronic, acute or terminal illness, such as Alzheimers disease, cancer or AIDS" (U.S. Department of Labor). In additi...

a manner that is of the highest integrity. These professions must gain the trust of the people. Doctors cannot go home and make fu...

in most cases much better compensated than any other professional. Others want to become a physician simply because of the societ...

different forms such as verbally or in writing, however, the compliance with the request is also influenced by other factors, such...

Technology, plus the growth of international business, have had a huge impact on this industry, and in this paper, well examine ho...

body. Though "the VG site has long been established as an optimal site, not all nurses use it" (Scott and Marfell-Jones, 2004; p....

parameters of his perspective and goals, and, specifically, refers to the unique orientation of nursing. "Nurses encounter patient...

teachers beliefs, principles, convictions and interpretation of reality are all pertinent. They influence the students and so it i...

interactions with their patients and with each other have. Kurt Lewins change theory holds that change is incremental. It occurs...

not unusual given that there is a common perception that the higher a persons educational attainment the greater level of employme...

A nurses dedication and selflessness recall a mothers sacrifice and care (Dworkin, 2002). Furthermore, Dworking (2002) points out ...

have enacted certain laws on their own which sometimes provide for testing in a much wider arena. Consider Idaho as an example. ...

that introduces concerns that differ somewhat from the client bases and environments found in other organizations....

just need a positive touch from another human being. The student investigating the relationship of nursing contribution to patien...

as rapidly as those without good safety records. * The safer workplace equates to less absenteeism due to accidents. The business...

ensuring that a significant proportion of stroke victims survive and retain their independence. This is important not only from th...

One of the most valuable tools available to help ascertain this information is through an arson investigation, the "study of fire-...

preventing and controlling nosocomial infection. Yet its often neglected although nosocomial infections threaten the lives of appr...

drugs and to administer those drugs in a manner that is beneficial to our patients as well as being put into a positions where we ...

lethal drug is given with the intent to bring about death, thus ending suffering" (28). Of course, there is a difference between ...