A study of the two week plan for directed field observation in public health nursing for graduate nurse students from Boston University School of Nursing with the visiting nurse association of Boston

Thesis (M.S.)--Boston Universit

Structural Racism and Youth Development

Youth of color have experienced poor outcomes relative to their white counterparts historically, and these disparities persist today. Researchers have offered a number of explanations for these disparities, some of the more popular of which have focused on individual deficiencies. If one elucidates the underlying theories of change of dominant practices and public policies in the youth field, it appears that, despite variation in approach and emphasis, they too have focused on individual behavior. While behavior is clearly an important contributor to the outcomes that individuals experience, it is not the sole determinant. Rather, we contend that there are larger, structural factors that contribute to the racial disparities between youth of color and their white counterparts that deserve systematic and sustained attention

Using A Field Journal To Enhance Conceptual Understanding

Research Question: Is individual experience a significant factor in deepening conceptual understanding? Method: A Field Journal Assignment was given to two classes (1 grad and 1 undergrad) each of three terms over the course of the academic year. Students in each course were provided with a seminal reading which articulated the merits of deepening conceptual understanding by means of analyzing one’s beliefs about a particular concept and one’s reasons for holding those beliefs. (Wilson, J. 1998, “Seriousness and the Foundations of Education”, Educational Theory Vol 48: #2

Profile of the physiotherapy profession in New South Wales (1975–2002)

This was the first study known to the authors exploring workforce data from the New South Wales Physiotherapists Registration Board over several decades. Labour force statistics were examined from various data sources over the years 1975 to 2002. The results indicate that the demographics and working patterns of physiotherapists in New South Wales have remained remarkably stable over time. The workforce continues to grow, however the growth rate has decreased markedly with only a 2.3% increase from 2001 to 2002. The proportion of men within the profession is steadily increasing; in 1975 men accounted for 5.2% of physiotherapists, in 2000 23.5% of physiotherapists were male. While the male workforce increases, the female workforce is ageing. The modal age for female physiotherapists has steadily increased from 25–29 years in 1975 to 40–44 years in 2001. Importantly, in relation to attrition, the degree of workforce participation has not undergone significant change since 1987. Although labour force analysis has demonstrated that the workforce is in shortage, attrition does not appear to be the major contributor to this situation. The proportion of the profession who are inactive has remained relatively stable since 1987. More pertinent to the current shortage is the slowing of the growth rate of the profession while demand for physiotherapy services continues to rise

THE EFFECT OF PARTICIPATION IN TEACHER INDUCTION AND MENTOR PROGRAMS AND THE ASSIGNMENT OF MENTOR TEACHER ON THE SATISFACTION AND RETENTION OF NEW TEACHERS

Research indicates a need, across the nation, for school districts to employ and retain high-quality teachers who effectively teach students. Currently, studies show the teacher turnover rate is on the rise, and more teachers tend to leave the profession early during their tenure than most other professions. In the next decade, experts project a great teacher shortage, which could pose a negative impact on the educational system. The purpose of this study was to examine current approaches used by states in efforts to counteract teacher shortages through programs such as mentoring assignments and induction program participation. Additionally, the rate at which new teachers participated in new teacher programs was analyzed. The study assessed the relationships between job satisfaction and participation in induction programs, as well as mentorship assignments. It was anticipated that examination of the above factors would provide states and school districts across the country with insightful information that could help counteract high teacher turnover rates and possible teacher shortages in the future. This study utilized data from the 2003-2004 Schools and Staffing Survey (SASS) of the National Center for Education Statistics. In this current study, 5,802 teachers in their first, second, or third year of teaching were identified and several variables were analyzed to explore their job satisfaction in relation to assignment of mentor teacher and induction program participation. Results revealed a relationship between job satisfaction of new teachers and assignment of mentor teacher and induction program participation

Partial-Transfer Absorption Imaging: A versatile technique for optimal imaging of ultracold gases

Partial-transfer absorption imaging is a tool that enables optimal imaging of atomic clouds for a wide range of optical depths. In contrast to standard absorption imaging, the technique can be minimally-destructive and can be used to obtain multiple successive images of the same sample. The technique involves transferring a small fraction of the sample from an initial internal atomic state to an auxiliary state and subsequently imaging that fraction absorptively on a cycling transition. The atoms remaining in the initial state are essentially unaffected. We demonstrate the technique, discuss its applicability, and compare its performance as a minimally-destructive technique to that of phase-contrast imaging.Comment: 10 pages, 5 figures, submitted to Review of Scientific Instrument