Emotional intelligence

Description Empathy, motivation, self– and social awareness—what thoughts or images arise as you read these words? These terms relate to skills for understanding, expressing, and managing emotions in self and others, which are attributes of emotional...

Discussion: Nurses as Leaders in Health Care Reform

Description As health care delivery in the United States continues to evolve, either through mandates, improved technologies and training, or other drivers, nurses remain at the forefront in facilitating the success of new initiatives. In 2010, the Institute of...

Discussion : MIssion, Vision, and Personal Goals

Description Discussion: Mission, Vision, and Personal GoalsAre you familiar with Walden University’s vision and mission? Were they a factor in selecting this University? How do they relate to your professional and academic goals? Does it matter if there is a tight or...

Lead exposure in children

Description An important step in the research development process is securing approval from a Research Board. Central to most research board approvals is the adherence to professional ethics, and an explanation of the protection of research subjects. For example, the...