Recent Articles
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Standing up to nurse intolerance
Keith Carlson Healthcare AdministrationThe adage that nurses eat their young may sound like old news, but it still rings as true today as it did 20 years ago. From internalized oppression to the power of patriarchal medical dominance, there are many reasons given for the egregious ways in which some nurses treat one another.
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Workplace behavior safety: Problem or solution?
Michael S. Haro, Ph.D. Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementFor the better part of my professional career, I have focused on helping people explore behavior applications that enrich their lives. Success has been measured and has provided me with a great deal of personal acceptance and satisfaction.
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7 crucial church communication New Year preparation tips
Mark MacDonald Religious CommunityWeeks? We're down to a few days. The New Year is around the corner and, unfortunately, Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Christmas distract us. After the flurry of work, or even during it, you need to focus on 2016. It's going to be your best church communication year ever!
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Should medics stop for breathing or keep pumping during CPR?
Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied HealthcareA new study suggests that medics' use of continuous chest compressions with positive-pressure ventilation does not result in significantly higher rates of survival or favorable neurologic status than interrupting chest compressions for ventilation.
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Language register: What is it and why does it matter in education?
Erick Herrmann EducationMany teacher and parents today lament a lack of formality in student language, especially writing. Ask any educator about the use of so-called "texting language" in student writing, and you will likely see eye rolls, a pained look on their face, hear a sigh or complaint about the decline in language.
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Is your department’s tattoo policy rejecting qualified officers?
Danielle Manley Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityWhat was once thought of as something only criminals have, tattoos are quickly becoming mainstream with approximately 1 in 5 adults having at least one tattoo, according to a recent Harris Poll. With tattoo popularity increasing, employers are having to create more in-depth policies regarding employee tattoos.
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As we age, brain health linked to fitness level
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcarePeople are living longer, and while that is a good thing, growing older in today's world presents challenges. In a 2009 Pew Research Center survey, about 1 in 4 adults ages 65 and older reported experiencing memory loss. About 1 in 5 said they had a serious illness, were not sexually active, or often felt sad or depressed. About 1 in 6 reported they were lonely or had trouble paying bills. Also, 1 in 7 could not drive, and 1 in 10 felt they weren't needed or were a burden to others.
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Remodeling activity on growth trajectory for 2016
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesRemodeling and design activity softened somewhat during the third quarter, but not enough to break stride. All sectors — architecture, interior design and remodeling — experienced an uptick in business in September, and reported positive demand for future business.
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Short-term loss or long-term gain? REI quits Black Friday cold turkey
Julie Bernhard RetailREI has opted to go outside this Black Friday, making the executive decision to close its doors on one of the most shopped days of the year. All 143 stores will keep the lights off, and encourage both employees and customers to camp in the actual outdoors rather than the retailer's parking lot.
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Fishing for leaders: How to hook the next generation of volunteers
Robert C. Harris Association ManagementTry this at a committee or board meeting: Ask the volunteers how they got their leadership position. Nearly everyone will say, "Somebody asked me." Willa Fuller, RN, and executive director at the Florida Nurses Association called it "fishing for leaders." But not all volunteers take the bait. She said the hardest volunteers to hook are the millennials and younger.