The gender gap in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) has been an enduring problem, and new research shows that the gap is widening. Washington Post Op-Ed writer Catherine Rampell discusses one potential reason for this in her article, “Women should embrace the B’s in college to make more later”. The author presents her case based on new research showing that women in fact hate getting B’s. Rampell’s thesis positions that women are selling themselves short by fixating on grades (1). If women’s grades decline in STEM, economics, or other quantitative fields, women often switch majors to pursue more forgiving humanities degrees.
She created the courses Christian Thought, New Testament, Writings of John, and Women in Global Religion, in addition to teaching An Introduction to Religion, and World Religions class. Ferguson has personally been a victim of discrimination against women which inspired her interest in Women’s Studies and stimulated her first book, Women and Religion, which depicts the oppression of women by world religions and ways in which women have coped with this universal situation. Her other publications include: the encyclopedia entries "Liberation Theology" in Encyclopedia of Multiculturalism, and "Roman Catholicism" in Encyclopedia on Family Life, anthology entries "Catholicism and Families" in
Ghazala Noor Hist 117A U.S. History: 1600-1877 Monday 6:00 – 9:10 Was the Salem Witchcraft Hysteria a Product of Women's Search for Power? The two articles in this Issue seek to answer whether the witchcraft hysteria was a product which helped women get power or not. Lyle Koehler is the more persuasive author arguing: yes it was a product of women search for power. In the past, at sixteen to seventeenth century, women had no rights like men, they fought for their rights; however, they didn't get freedoms till the nineteenth century. The most plausible reasoning for the Salem witch trials was that the women were trying to show social equality and they wanted to seek attention.
To enable nurses to systematically evaluate evidence for practice hanson et al (2008) suggested the use of critiquing tools which is achieved by using criteria of scientific merit and issues of practicality and feasibility. This research will be evaluated using Caldwell, Henshaw and Taylor’s (2005) critiquing framework as a guide (Appendix 1). Boswell and Cannon (2009) states that nurses must improve their knowledge and base their provision of care on the most current and up-to-date health information available in order to provide such care more effectively. This is achieved using evidence-based practice (EBP). EBP is defined by Polit and Beck (2010) as the use of the best clinical evidence in making patient care decisions.
Running head: SELF-TRANSCENDENCE THEORY Pamela Reed’s Self-Transcendence Theory Application Ellen Hamrick, RN, BSN Georgia State University Pamela Reed’s Self-Transcendence Theory Application Nursing theory can be an incredibly abstract subject. Through research and application, however, it has become one of the most interesting subjects this author has studied. In particular, Pamela Reed’s theory of self-transcendence has emerged as a practical theory this author can relate to her own practice. The purpose of this paper is to describe Reed’s theory of self-transcendence, and to relate it to this author’s own practice. This will be done through a review of literature and a critique of the theory.
Historical Figures of Nursing Diane Eugenio NUR/391 January 20, 2013 Tricia Proctor Historical Figures of Nursing Florence Nightingale and Clara Barton were two intelligent, dedicated, and brave women who gained worldwide adulation (Spiegel, 1995, p. 501) and helped advance the practice of modern day nursing. Nightingale, using statistics, decreased the amount of soldiers’ deaths due to infection during the Crimean War and created a system of training nurses that would lead to them being considered “professional” for the first time. Clara Barton “embarked on a lengthy struggle to found the American Red Cross” (Spiegel, p. 501), which to this day gives aid and comfort following calamities throughout the world. Florence Nightingale came from an upper class family in England. She was well-educated, after completing her studies in math, natural science, Greek, Latin, German, French, Italian, and ancient and modern literature (Egenes, 2009, p. 4).
Application of Theory to Nurse Staffing Monet J. Scott Chamberlain College of Nursing NR: 501 Theoretical Basis Advance Nursing June 2015 Application of Theory to Nurse Staffing Theories guide the nursing practice in the sense that they may be used to express viewpoints and orientations to the foundational characteristics of the nursing profession. This has a profound impact on the way nursing is practiced in every clinical situation. Theories are also used to comprehend and analyze certain situations resulting in effective nursing approaches and essentials to carry out quality nursing care. Nursing theories are not exclusive to practical and tactile patient care situations but they are also valuable in problem solving. The ability of nurses to respond, preform, and resolve issues accordingly in nursing care situations can be attributed to the use of theory.
Competency of ADN vs BSN Nurses Ronda Schell Grand Canyon University Professional Dynamics Kristen Bracken January 19, 2014 Competency of ADN vs BSN Nurses The debate over Baccalaureate degree RN vs Associate degree RN has been long standing. Prior to WWII nurses were required to obtain their education as hospitalized apprentice or a 4 year university degree. Following WWII, due to the shortage of nurses, Mildred Montag developed a curriculum for the 2 year associates degree nurse. Her curriculum envisioned the new nurse “the technical nurse.”(Nursing Timeline). Through research and testing it has been proven that achieving a Baccalaureate degree in nursing is beneficial in the areas of critical thinking, leadership skills and
Kathryn talks about how Oprah tells her viewers how to change their life, by doing something about it. Kathryn states in her writing, “Between 1994 and 1998, Winfrey slowly evolved the Oprah show into what she termed, “Change Your Life Television.” And on Oprah website she talks about a particular author name Eckhart Tolle how he has written a book on “How to Open Yourself to Your Life’s Purpose”, and that would be a good book for one to purchase because it talks about listening to your inner voice, how to pursue your dreams, and discover ones purpose in life. This also talks about how Lofton writes in her journal about how Oprah tells her viewers the importance of reading and have a reading spirit. On the website Oprah even gives a list of 10 books that made a difference in her life that may be helpful to her viewers. Some of the titles of certain books were as followed: A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle, Discover the Power Within You by Eric Butterworth, The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver.
Give one alternative way to reword the thesis so that it is more argumentative and specific. On my way to becoming a nurse, I find that understanding lawsuits is very important. Make two (2) specific suggestions to assist the author in providing a better sense of direction in his/her introduction. The Main idea seems to be mostly about lawsuits and the ways they effect nurses and patients. I would emphasis this in the introduction so we have an idea of the topic of the paper.