Difference in Competencies between Associate and Baccalaureate Nurses Introduction The need for competent bedside nurses has drastically increased and so will it be in the near future. The level of basic education that a nurse should have has always been an issue of debate and controversy. Primary focus of this paper will be to point out the difference in competency of nurses educated in an ADN level to those educated in BSN level. Nursing is a profession where skill and knowledge has
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gender‚ nationality‚ socioeconomic class‚ age‚ religious affiliation and sexual orientation. Cultural competency is a major issue that needs to be addressed in order to in closing the disparities gap in health care. Developing cultural competency enables patients and doctors to communicate about health concerns without cultural differences hindering the conversation. Closing the Gap on Cultural Competency Cultural competence is obtaining information about cultural beliefs‚ behaviors‚ and needs
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competent to engage in any of these activities. What is meant by competency? Describe the legal standard for determining competency to stand trial and waive rights in a criminal case. When the court mentions the word competency‚ they mean that the defendant should be able to understand the court system enough to be able to represent themselves or appoint counsel to help them engage in these activities. The defendant’s competency has to be tested before the trial can be completed. It is determined
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1. Briefly discuss methods to determine competency validation for caregivers- In my opinion; it takes different type of skills set to take care of a patient in a hospital. Each individual who has the authority to work with patients are held accountable for practicing according to their standards. Majority of the hospitals keep records each health care professional’s necessary competencies when taking care of patients. Other individuals who received the training also have to demonstrate their competence
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Chanae Butler March‚ 12‚ 2012 CDA Class Competency Goal I To establish and maintain a safe‚ healthy learning environment Safe Young Infants: To have a safe environment for infants it is very important that you keep objects out of there cribs. Make sure all swings are safe and stable. Also be very sure to keep all tummy time objects clean. Try to keep them safe and close from mobile infants. Mobile Infants: I keep mobile infants safe by keeping all small choking objects off the floor
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For my interview on cultural competency I chose to go to a childcare center in the area. I decided to go to a childcare center for this interview because I think that this may be something that I actually want to do for my career when I graduate from college. I interviewed the director at this childcare center and gained knowledge of what it would be like to be the director of a childcare center or even working as part of the staff at a center. At this childcare center‚ this director is responsible
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Competency Goal I Establish and maintain a safe healthy learning environment. I provide a safe environment to prevent and reduce injuries for children age 3 to 5 years old by doing a quick check every morning before the children start to arrive. I make sure that there is enough space for the children to move around without constantly bumping into eachother. I make sure that the room is well lit and all electrical outlets are covered‚ and all electrical appliances are out of the children’s
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Cultural competency is defined as a person having enough knowledge of cultural groups that are different from themselves to be able to interact with diverse groups and make them feel respected and understood (Harkreader‚ 2007). Nurses need to exhibit an attitude that values differences‚ and understand their own beliefs‚ before they can care and accept other cultures (Harkreader‚ 2007). Developing a plan to help meet the health care needs of transgender individuals could most likely be implemented
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Competency Goal 4: To Establish Positive and Productive Relationships with Families Develop trust between the teacher and parent. This is accomplished by treating each other with mutual respect. Understanding the role that you play as the teacher and the parent plays as their primary caregiver. Constantly keep open dialogue about the students’ progress and areas of needed growth. Keep updated in student’s interests‚ activities at home‚ upcoming events. Be willing to engage in conversation about
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COMPETENCIES OF AN EFFECTIVE OD PRACTIONER I start by giving a brief definition of competencies. For those of us who would have done HRM we learned that competencies are the behavioural characteristics (skills and abilities) of an individual which is causally related to effective or superior performance in a job. Every OD Practitioner should have some foundational skills and abilities. If the person claiming to be an OD practitioner is not strong on these‚ he or she might be a business consultant
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