Arizona State School Funding After the Great Recession of 2007 – 2009, most states cut the school funding, a move that has taken years to restore. According to a report by Leachman, Masterson, and Figueroa (2017), up until 2015, comprehensive spending data on the U.S. Census Bureau indicate that at least 29 states were still providing less school funding per student as opposed to their […]

In the context of modern nursing, nurses use nursing theories to extend the discipline and the science of nursing. The nursing theories help nurses approach health through a wide array of lenses such as science of caring, cultural safety, self-care, interpersonal relationships, and goal attainment among others. Consequently, nurses are likely to use more than one nursing theory and even combine non-nursing theory to gain […]

A SWOT analysis is a common tool used in the professional world to evaluate the past, present, and future position of a business (Thomas, 2007). Similarly, a SWOT analysis is not only a tool for business, and it can especially be helpful for nurse professionals in evaluating their goals and aspirations. Thus, with the goal of graduating and practicing as an APRN, this journal entry […]

Within the framework of national politics, there are usually two ways of thinking – a conservative perspective and a liberal approach. In theory, the two ideologies lie in opposite sides of the political spectrum with both having varying beliefs and views on the structure of the society, the government role, and the overall progress of the country. More specifically, conservatism refers to the right-wing politics, […]

Local “Reckless Driving” Hotline Motorcycles are fast and an efficient form of personal transportation in the United States and all over the world. According to Fagnant & Kockelman (2015), motorcycles differ from other motor vehicles in their physical operation, size, driver exposure, and design. Their design exposes their users to high risk with little protection in the event of a crash. Notably, although motorists understand […]

Often times, educational professionals struggle with the concept of fair and equal within the instructional setting. Certainly, fair and equal are not the same, and what may seem fair for one student may be unfair for another one (Butler, 2005). Unfortunately, there are teachers, parents, and students who mistakenly think that treating everyone the same is fair. However, the belief is wrong because students do […]

Response to intervention is a process that involves the implementation of high-quality and scientifically validated instructional practices based on the needs of the student (Shores, 2012). The process requires the teacher to monitor the learner’s progress and adjust instructions based on a response from the student. Usually, as Shores elaborates, the assumption is that in case the student fails to respond to effective instruction, there […]

Summary The article by Michael Hayden, a former CIA director aimed at dissenting the evolution in the intelligence reforms to establish whether these changes provided were working as had been the plans. The reforms were introduced to the intelligence community through passing of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act (IRTPA) in 2004. The main aim of the new law was to strengthen control and […]

Introduction In this paper, I intend to express my personal worldview on the concept of spirituality and its implication to healthcare. Spirituality has become an integral component to offering of holistic patient care. Individuals tend to use the concepts of spirituality in an attempt to understand illness and changes they might be experiencing. Nursing considers human beings as being holistic comprised of body, mind, and […]

Analysis of Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. v. Public Service Commission of New York Parties The plaintiff in this case was Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corporation. On the other hand, the defendant was the Public Service Commission of New York. The plaintiff sought to challenge the legality of a regulation that had placed a total ban to any promotional advertisements but allowed for […]