Essays on Current Issues

1) Why to study? Overview of current social issues - income inequality Unequal distribution of income has significantly impacted individuals in the global workforce. In particular, the maldistribution of wealth has lead to various issues in the US society as well, not only economically, but also psychologically. Prior research shows that lower income status is positively associated with exposure to stressors and negative life events (Lantz et. al, 2005， Santiago, Wadsworth & Stump, 2011) In other

Current Issues- Race Race problems still have not been solved even after the Civil War and the Civil Rights movement. U.S. News states “When America's first black president feels compelled to... talk about the state of the dialogue between blacks and whites in America, it means we haven't reached a point where we can genuinely talk about the issue of racial bias in the criminal justice system, in educational settings and in workplace hiring”. In To Kill a Mockingbird the dialogue between the whites

Current Ethical Issue in Business Introduction Ethics and moral obligation are something that we all encounter at one time or another. Even in a professional setting, all persons should act in a manner that would uphold the good of society. Why is it that good, ethical and moral behavior is not always adhered to? Is it because some people do not understand ethics and what it means to be ethical? To be ethical, one has to decide between right and wrong, determine what is for the betterment of

Current Issue in Healthcare Information System Data Management in Healthcare Information System Abstract Managing the performance of a facility data system or patient information is an important, yet challenging process for any manager. The process of monitoring what each employee does, how they are entering patient information, and how the information is used can be a difficult and somewhat challenging. A range of recently published research discussed the problems in many health information management

1.) The current members are Kim Cooper, M.S.N, R.N., - President, India Owens, M.S.N, R.N., CEN, NE-BC, FAEN, Holly Presley, L.P.N., Andrew Morrison,- Consumer Member, Mary Rock, M.S.N., R.N., JD , Ayana Russell, L.P.N., Jeffrey Coto, DNP, MS, RN, CNS, CCRN, and Beth De Koninck, DNP, FNP, RN. 2.) The 3-4 major ISBN activities are to license only qualified applicants, discipline nurses that violate the Nurse Practice Act, accredit schools of nursing in Indiana, and monitor any major changes that

Homosexuality is the current controversial issue that has hit the media. One cannot avoid the topic of homosexuality in the news, movies, books, social media, newspapers, and even in politics. Homosexuality has become a controversial issue around the globe today. After Uganda outlawed homosexuality in its country, the topic has been trending everywhere in the mainstream media, and the social media. Some nations like the US have legalized homosexuality and this is why there has been uproar after

Current Ethical Issue in Business Big Ben or Big Brother is an article that discusses a major aspect of today's ethical issues in the business world. This ethical issue has to do with invasion of privacy. Each year, the national members and affiliated organizations of Privacy International present the "Big Brother" awards to the government and private sector organizations which have done the most to threaten personal privacy in their countries. "Big Brother" awards are presented to the government

The current healthcare system consists of countless of policies, laws and regulations imposed by government agencies, institutions and private sector insurers challenges both nurses and patients who are often held between the cost constraints and access to quality care. Given today’s mounting cost of healthcare, declining access, and variable quality, improving health care performance become a matter of national urgency. Nurses interact with patients and families, they are the first providers see

Current Issues Project: Peer-to-peer Lending Advancements in technology coupled with new legislation have brought upon a game changer in the financial industry known as peer-to-peer to lending. Originally established as a way to help boost the economy in developing countries, peer-to-peer lending is expanding its capabilities into first world countries through online platforms. This new industry is experiencing tremendous growth, with pwc estimating that it could be a $150 billion business by

Once and for all, I did not use steroids or any other illegal substance. (Mark McGwire) Doping in Sport and the current issues and challenges for sport management, how did it all start and what now? Sports in the world have been generating billions and billions of dollars for years. This money comes from sponsorships, media rights, and legal gambling. All of a sudden, out of know where several sports have been destroyed by doping. Doping has questioned the integrity of most sports on a global scale