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utilized in the past, could determine basic components necessary for successful implementation of merit pay for educators. Poorly structured programs can actually yield negative consequences on teacher effectiveness and student achievement (Toch, 2009). Programs initially thought successful have found sustainability difficult over time (Dee et al.,…

them with reentering civilian life. Nunez and Fox (1999) reported that there are “400,000 homeless families currently in shelters, which equates to roughly 1.1 million homeless American children” (Nunez & Fox, pg.…

The Tea Party Movement often deems some of the policies by the federal government as despising or overruling the essence of capital formation. Take an instance of the system of taxing. According to Burghart and Zeskind (2010), everything within the American society is taxed, with the level of taxes exceeding what is normally charged by other nations. This, according to the researcher, is detrimental as it often discourages new investments in capital. Williamson, Skocpol and Coggin (2011) pointed…

Importance of Nursing Informatics Healthcare is an ever-changing system that requires adaptability to the most up-to-date patient care advancements and improvements. Informatics specialized nurses are dedicated to the advancement and improvement of nursing, information, computer and cognitive sciences that are vital to the enhancement of patient health. Informatics specialized nurses collect, manage and disseminate essential nursing “data, information, knowledge and wisdom” to provide superior…

into a recession. The thought of businesses crumbling and sending some into poverty is a scary topic for the general public to acknowledge. Guiding the economy into a period of instability with the fear of never coming out creates concern for many Americans. A recession is a significant decline in economic activity within the economy for over two consecutive quarters lasting between six to eighteen months. Also, a recession can be defined as when the economy begins…

Wind Energy Matt Little 12-3-14 For my final paper of the semester I’ve decided to go with option number 1 on the assignment choice. As for my renewable energy method of choice I’m going to go with wind energy. Wind energy is by far my favorite source that we’ve discussed this semester. Bio-energy would be a close second but I don’t consider that to be as sustainable as wind energy. My paper will flow in the same direction as the instructions for the paper. I’ll start with how it can…

The healthcare industry is continuously changing and evolving. Technological advancements significantly contribute to these on going changes, allowing for the availability of comprehensive medical information to make health care more efficient and safer. The overall improvement of the quality of professional care given to the patient is the catalyst of EHR. The purpose of this discussion board is to describe the Electronic Health Record (EHR), the six steps of EHR and how my facility implements…

ETS does not fully utilize the power of its Brand and its unique position in the education business. One way to rectify this in the digital reality of 21st century would be to join the first generation of knowledge companies that provide content, analysis and solutions in the global information marketplace. As of this writing, there is no distinctive leader in the sphere of education solutions that would provide both general and specialized information pertaining to all aspects of education.…

Sharing patient charts and medical information with other health care providers is also made substantially easier with an EMR system. While EMR interoperation is a long term goal and one not realized yet, it is possible to select patient information, including lab results and other diagnostic information, and share that with other providers, substantially increasing the quality of patient care. Today hospitals are adopting, implementing, upgrading, or demonstrating the Meaningful Use of…

Terrell Bell, a past United States Secretary of Education, issued a report in 1983 saying, "If an unfriendly foreign power had attempted to impose on America the mediocre educational performance that exists today, we might well have viewed it as an act of war." (4) While this diagnosis of the educational system came almost 35 years ago and many changes have been made, education still lacks the specificity that would be brought about by increased state…