The Profession of Arms By PFC Sean Platts If one spends enough time in the Army they will hear the term “Profession of Arms” at some point. This is a term that is commonly used to describe the work that is required of soldiers in the US Army. All who serve are considered to be part of the profession whether they are enlisted‚ commissioned‚ or even a civilian contractor. It means many things to those who serve‚ but this is what it means to me. The first thing I notice about the term is the word
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Virginia Woolf’s speech “Professions for Women” is a very metaphorical speech chosen to address her society‚ especially women‚ where it was normal and acceptable to consider women inferior to men. Thus‚ Woolf wrote this speech to encourage women to pursue what they wish to be‚ despite the psychological obstacles‚ which she personally has faced. She embodies these obstacles in three individual metaphors: the phantom and fisherman. Through personal anecdotes of how she responded to each obstacle‚ she
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The Effects of Physical Activity and Nutritional Counseling on Smoking Cessation Among Low Income African American Smokers – Randomized Control Trial Group 3 Table of Contents Project Abstract……………………………………………………………………………..… 3 Project Narrative…………………………………………………………………………….… 4 Facilities/Equipment………………………………………………………………………..… 5 Biosketches……………………………………………………………………………………. 6 Specific Aims…………………………………………………………………………….…... 11 Research Plan………………………………………………………………………………… 12 Background
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psychological distress such as depression‚ anxiety‚ fear of falling‚ and decline in overall balance confidence. These consequences not only lead to activity restriction and avoidance‚ but contribute to a rise in health care costs. It is time for our profession to start talking about falls. THE CHANGE YOU WISH TO INITIATE For the change project‚ my mentor and I have chosen to discuss one of the topics listed in the Virtual Teaching Hospital. We are going to address the increase in falls on the medical
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PROFESSION OF ARMS 05 SEPTEMBER 2014 Characterizing the Army as a profession is a widely debated issue. Some attest that the military employs a small cadre of professionals‚ yet this does not qualify the entire vocation as a profession. Others are not so kind and paint a picture of mindless robots simply following orders. The debate rages because it is fundamentally difficult to find an absolute definition for a profession. This troublesome task is further exasperated because
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Relapse Prevention ADC – 208 Case Management M.Reynolds Relapse Prevention An addict/client must always realize and be aware that relapse is a distinct possibility which can happen to anyone who is or has ever been an abuser. Prevention from relapse is an ongoing process requiring both abstinence and changing your thinking patterns behaviors‚ attitudes‚ and lifestyle. Relapse refers to the process of returning to the use of alcohol or drugs after a
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Nursing as a profession In New Zealand‚ Nursing is increasingly being considered a desirable profession to be part of‚ but what makes nursing a profession? Among several other characteristics required to make an occupation a profession‚ Autonomy allows a regulating body to control the activity of its members by setting standards and implementing guidelines for its members to adhere to‚ and disciplinary procedures for when these standards are not met. A Code of Ethics is also required for the
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Running head: Does Nursing Qualify as a Profession? Does Nursing Qualify as a Profession? Abstract Nursing will be compared to common characteristics of a profession to determine if nursing qualifies as a profession. Does Nursing Qualify as a Profession? "There are six characteristics commonly used to asses whether a job is considered a profession: education of the practitioner‚ having a code of ethics‚ receiving compensation commensurate with the work‚ being organized to promote a needed
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Is Nursing a Profession Jesse Morris Introduction Discussion of Bixler and Bixler’s Criteria Roy and Geneveive Bixler emphasized in their list of criteria for professions that a profession should attract certain intellectual and personal qualities. The Bixler’s outlined the pathway for professionalism to include a well-defined body of knowledge on a higher level of intellectualism. Nursing As A Profession Nurses have specialized education and training validated by “professional licensure”
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wellbeing since ancient times‚ a new concept of wellness is emerging. No longer limited to health‚ nutrition and relaxation‚ the new multi-dimensional definition of wellness encompasses the individual’s desire for social acceptance‚ exclusivity and collective welfare. WELLNESS INDUSTRY The 2009 FICCI-Ernst & Young (EY) Wellness – Exploring the Untapped Potential report classifies the Indian wellness industry into two segments: wellness services and wellness products. Expected to grow dramatically in
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