Professional Interview There is no better way of learning about a future role or positions, then getting opinions and viewpoints from someone who has experience your field of study. Having other’s viewpoints and critiques can be important to your decision making process related to pros and cons of that particular field of choice. This enables you to gain perspective and insight of job duties, and a viewpoint of the real environment. Nurse Practitioner Core Competencies Nurse Practitioner Core Competencies…

In 1990, the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF), a United States-based organization which represented over 90% of academic institutions with nurse practitioner (NP) education programs, released the first set of entry into practice core competencies (Duller, 2013, p .71). Nurse practitioner core competencies integrate and build upon existing Masters and DNP core competencies and are guidelines for educational programs preparing NPs to implement the full scope of practice…

Introduction The perceived ‘cantankerous’ relationship that characterises the exchanges between public relations professionals and media practitioners has been rife since the birth of public relations. The pair are, in its simplest term ‘frenemies’, they do work together, albeit covertly, and are usually hesitant to admit (on the media side) their cooperation. However, there is no absolute trust held between the two for there is a shifting power of control and influence that continually changes,…

features of writing a review at a professional standard. This essay will examine each of those features with reference to two reviews of films which explore a specific theme. Firstly, however, the meaning of the term ‘professional standard’ must be established. There are standards that all professions must follow. These are to do with ethics and values. At the very least, standards of professionalism indicate a level of “expertise”, separating those who are considered professional from the amateur…

1. What is professional writing? Answer: Professional writing is the composition of informative materials designed for those who work in a professional capacity. This career also involves creating explanatory documents and articles, as well as sales materials for use in technical fields. Producing documentation and educational materials for use in the medical field is another activity within professional writing. Both general news coverage and business news reporting are also considered to be within…

1. McIntosh (2011, p. 13) defines a professional therapeutic relationship as a “relationship between a client and practitioner that is focused on the well being of the client”. Further, in the role of practitioner we will behave in a professional manner: acting in a way that maintains the client focus and does not include our own personal needs or agenda during the client session. Four important aspects of this relationship are empathy, confidentiality, financial boundaries and rapport. Empathy…

Scholar-Practitioner Model versus Practitioner-Model and its Impact on My Professional Development Abstract The practitioners-scholar approach is the model I plan to follow to pursue my long-term professional goals of working as a consultant. Understanding the distinction between scholar, practitioner, scholar-practitioner and practitioner-scholar all are instrumental in my ability to create a plan to becoming a practitioner-scholar. Focusing on the history of psychology, becoming an effective…

Responsibilities of Professional Practitioners Introduction Adults living with a disability have the right to exist in the societal environment and have unlimited access to the health and social facilities that the community offers. The roles and responsibility of professional medical practitioners is to ensure that patients have access to the right healthcare at all time. The professional medical practitioners provide medical assistance as well as psychological help to the patients. Professional health…

an understanding of professional by creating a guide for practitioners on how to establish a positive relationship with parents. One of the primary focuses of the literature is the importance of good communication, as it is a vital foundation in the development of a progressive relationship. The text mentions that communication is an ‘expression of art’, it should be given from the heart, generous to parents (Hughes and Read, 2012: 14). The study mentions confident practitioners being able to communicate…

constitutes professional writing? Contrary to popular belief, professional writing is not merely being paid to write; although, professional writers are paid well. In short, professional writing is writing at the next level with a purpose. It is important to show the basic aspects of professional writing (knowing the audience, knowing the purpose, being persuasive, and getting to the point) so that one is able to accomplish the act of communicating effectively and looking professional in doing so…