Perception, Conflict And The National Anthem, William Longworth

Integrated Studies

Conflict is an aspect of everyday life. Understanding the factors that influence conflict will lead to better outcomes between two parties in conflict. A greater understanding of conflict can be achieved by examining the conflict involving and surrounding Colin Kaepernick and his protest during the National Anthem. Understanding the role of perception in this conflict will provide insight into what could have been an effective means to achieve Kaepernick’s goals that led to the protest.

National Service Works: A Review Of Federally Administered National Service Programs, Caitlin Szabo

Integrated Studies

National service in the United States permeates through most communities. Despite a significant number of participants, national service programs like AmeriCorps and Senior Corps are relatively unknown. People understand the concept of the Peace Corps – programs may refer to their AmeriCorps model as the “domestic version of the Peace Corps." National service programs engage individuals in providing services to their communities in exchange for intrinsic and extrinsic rewards. Individuals ranging from 18 to 99 join national service programs for a number of reasons, including a desire to “give back” or “make a difference.” People also find national service as …

The Importance Of Immunizations In School-Aged Children, Cortney D. Stutzman Lpn

Integrated Studies

This paper identifies in detail the importance of vaccinations, focusing primarily on the category of school-aged children. All 12 vaccines are discussed individually, recognizing the disease/diseases they are protecting against, benefits of the vaccine, how and to whom the vaccine is administered, contraindications for the immunization, and risks associated with each vaccination. The information used in this project is from a combination of scholarly peer-reviewed journal articles, medical texts, and information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It addresses all regulated childhood vaccinations including hepatitis B (Hep B); haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib); diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis …

An Overview Of The Drug Epidemic In The United States With A Focus On Opioids, Cocaine, And Marijuana, Gregg Lincoln

Integrated Studies

The prescription drug epidemic and illegal drug crisis has been at a steady incline for the last few decades. The United States have recently seen a rapid increase in overdose deaths, E.R. visits, and reports of misuse of prescription opioids and drug abuse (Meyer, Patel, Rattana, Quock, & Mody, 2014, p. 380). Part of the problem stems from doctors that write prescriptions for any ache or pain without thought for the potential addiction and destruction that it can cause if not used responsibly (Malinowski, 2018, p. 1032). As of 2016, at least 174 people die every day in the U.S. …

Elderly Abuse, Jessica Morris

Integrated Studies

The aim of this paper is to inform individuals about the rising issues of Elder abuse. The different types abuse includes mental, physical, emotional and exploitation. Each state has their own regulation surrounding abuse. 1993 All states enacted laws addressing elder abuse. The laws are very diverse with many sections. (Domestic Elder Abuse and the Law

Gerald J. Jogerst, Jeanette M. Daly, Margaret F. Brinig, Jeffrey D. Dawson, Gretchen A. Schmuch, Jerry G. Ingram).

Elder abuse effects many lives across the United States. The lives that it affects are forever changed. Elder abuse …

The History Of Marketing Tools, Their Big Moments, And Their Future, Thomas Smith

Integrated Studies

As technology progresses, the tools people use to market products and ideas change. Starting with one of the earliest forms of marketing tools the newspaper, we have seen how marketing practices change with technology. The newspaper led to catalogs, the radio led to television, then along came the internet creating vast opportunities for marketing. The internet created a revolution of marketing and is in competition with all these other mediums. The internet has also gave birth to new forms of marketing like social media marketing and creating a bigger impact with influencer/word of mouth marketing. Many of the biggest moments …

Disparities In African Americans And Other Races For Hypertension, A. Lewis

Integrated Studies

Abstract

The racial disparity in hypertension has been prevalent among African-Americans for many years. More African-Americans have been diagnosed with high blood pressure than White-Americans. The purpose of this research is to understand why there is such a big disparity of hypertension in African-Americans and whites. Why is hypertension more prominent in African-Americans? There are many factors that lead to hypertension, such as obesity, alcohol, salt-sensitivity, stress, age, genetics and diabetes. The research I have done provides an overview of the causes of hypertension. There are numerous studies and trials being done about racial discrimination against African-Americans. Hypertension is a …

Aging In America, Elizabeth Dillingham

Integrated Studies

For my senior project, I have chosen to discuss in depth the community resources that are available to our aging population. I feel that I have chosen a topic that best fits the criteria for my field of study and is the most appropriate for my personal interest in the elderly, and allocates the significance of this unique literature concerning the well-being of our aging society. My main focal point for this project has two purposes which is to educate and inform the reader that aging in America has many dimensions, and to give them more than just a description …

The Impact Sports Have On Youth Development, Leroy Buchanan

Integrated Studies

When conducting my research it was very easy to see just how big of an impact sports has on middle school youth. Not all children are raised the same. Come from very loving homes while unfortunately some others do not. Some kids have both parents in their lives, some only have one, some may have neither. This is why sports and sports coaches play such a big role in their athletes’ lives. Through sports they can develop social skills, positive self-esteem, behavior skills, and improve their academics. To help prove this, I have evaluated several different research methods to help …

The Other Side Of Socioeconomic Status, Jessica Madding

Integrated Studies

Socioeconomic status is often thought of in the most basic meaning, financial fluidity. While money does buy access to a multitude of educationally relevant experiences and resources, money can not buy things like cultural awareness, peer and social interactions, life experiences or familial support. These things that come secondary in the discussion of socioeconomic status are imperative for educators to be aware of and from educators to seek to confront. There are many educational strategies and supportive actions educators can take to support students who lack in these area.

Effectiveness Of Chg Bathing, Andreia Davis

Integrated Studies

CHG soap and other alternatives are used to remove the flora from the skin. Skin flora are the different microorganisms found on the skin. Many are bacteria that can cause infections if introduced to an environment in which they can thrive and grow. This paper goes into depth about the effectiveness of CHG soap and other alternatives at preventing healthcare-associated infections and surgical site infections. The paperincludes the following aspects of effectiveness: infection risk, financial issues, the processes that should be used, and types of infection.

Inland River Shipyard Safety, Roger K. Shaw

Integrated Studies

Abstract

Shipyard work is a hazardous occupation with an injury rate that doubles construction or general industry. Workers are exposed to constant danger due to the extreme working conditions, confined spaces, considerable heights, and surroundings. On a daily basis, shipyard workers are faced with a multiplicity of hazards that can be a great potential for many injuries due to the environments they are confronted with. Workers are consistently exposed to extreme processes such as welding, painting, and sandblasting that have a direct effect on worker’s health. Though better equipment and special tools have surfaced, many workers are still being injured …

More Than Hygiene, Beth D. Nicely

Integrated Studies

ABSTRACT

The profession of Dental Hygiene from beginning to end is an evolving into an overall health care profession not just oral health care. The history of how hygiene evolved and moving forward to where the profession is today. Each state across the United States has different scope of practice and regulations in which a hygienist is permitted to practice.

Dental Hygiene is a profession that has always been umbrellaed under a dentist. Moving through time this is evolving to not always be the case. Some states are even allowing dental hygienist to open their own practices.

Colleges and Universities …

Prevention Of Workplace Injuries And Illnesses, Ida Mutai

Integrated Studies

The purpose of this project is to explain ways of preventing injuries and illnesses in the workplace. Safety and health have been major focus in most workplaces because many injuries occur every day. Activities carried out in the workplace can cause direct exposure to physical, or chemical stressors that can lead to acute illnesses or later chronic illnesses if countermeasures were not implemented by employers and no one is monitoring what the employees are exposed to. There are various ways of preventing these injuries including implementing some techniques in the workplace. It is the work of the employer to ensure …

Technology In The Classroom; The New Age Classroom, Amber Embry, Amber Nichole Embry

Integrated Studies

Abstract

Technology in the classroom has transformed the classroom today. Many argue if this change is for the better. Researchers have examined the benefits and possible harm of technology in the classroom. This research paper will discuss the benefits and potential harm technology can bring to the classroom. A few benefits that research has shown is that technology helps student motivation, technology increases classroom behavior, and more resources are available for teachers. In certain cases that we will discuss in this research paper students with disabilities have benefited from the use of technology. A few teachers are fearful of the …

The Effect Of Healthy Workplace Culture, Isaac Vaughan

Integrated Studies

Abstract

This paper is an examination of workplace culture, specifically detailing the characteristics of a healthy workplace culture, dangers of an unhealthy workplace culture, benefits of creating a healthy workplace culture and the strategies available to help make this possible. Also detailed is how a healthy workplace culture leads to increased productivity, as well as improved individual and group well-being for employees.

This paper examines several academic journal articles on a variety of topics related to workplace culture including Emotional Intelligence, Workplace Health Promotion Programs and presenteeism, as well as co-worker dialogues as a strategy for promoting health, personal development …

Health Promotion And Illness Prevention, Kelly Atnip, Kelly D. Atnip

Integrated Studies

Abstract

Those with unhealthy lifestyle behaviors are likely to have a shorter life expectancy and experience an onset of disability sooner. An unhealthy lifestyle also increases the chance of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. We can decrease our chances of all of those by taking care of our physical, mental, social, emotional, spiritual, and environmental health. Health promotion and illness prevention gives us the choice to better our own lives and the quality of our lives. This can be done by the actions we take daily that influence our health and prevent illness. Some of these actions include activities such …

Benefits Of Early Childhood Education And Family Support, Daisha Best

Integrated Studies

Abstract

There have been misconceptions about the purpose of early childhood education and early childhood centers and how the program is designed. Many people believe that the early childhood education process is easy because young children do not really learn, but simply spend their time playing at early childhood centers. As a result, many people believe they can teach their child without the assistance of an early childhood center but what caregivers don’t know is that there is more to Early Childhood Education than just playing games. Early Childhood Education helps young children give them a head start on giving …

Instructional Technology In Elementary Education, Rachel K. Allen

Integrated Studies

Technology has grown at a rapid rate and its usefulness in everyday life is astonishing. Including technology in elementary education provides students with unlimited resources to better their education and skills that will lead them in life. Research has been done on how useful implementing technology is when students are learning. Including how instructional technology helps students with special needs or learning disabilities, because these students shouldn’t be left behind or feel left out. Teacher attitudes of how they are shaped to teach with technology is an important factor. Ages of elementary students has shown how effective instructional technology can …

The Benefits Of The Affordable Care Act, Melanie Ramage

Integrated Studies

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is a health care reform law enacted in March 2010. The Affordable Care Act was signed into law by President Barack Obama. The ACA has been the most all-inclusive reform of healthcare in the United States. It is the first time that the government has mandated health insurance. The ACA has significantly expanded public insurance, both Medicare and Medicaid. The government also provides payment assistance for individuals who seek their own health insurance coverage through the health insurance marketplaces. While the poor has benefited the most, the middle class have been forced to make major …

Prescription Drug Abuse In America, Je'vonte Hughes

Integrated Studies

Prescription drug abuse in America is responsible for over 70,000 deaths a year in the U.S. in 2017 and 2018. This issue is the result of Americans misusing prescribed drugs and medicine for personal use and illegal distribution. If started as a teenager prescription drug abuse can become an uphill battle for their later years. This study tackles the issues that are causing these numbers and found that there is a relationship between drug dealers and doctors who write illegal prescriptions and how Americans are getting their hands on these medications. This study also found that depression, lack of work/low …

Hospital Closures And The Impact On Rural America, Misti Minter

Integrated Studies

Abstract

It has been projected that by the year 2020, there will be approximately 120,000 physicians that we will lack in the United States. Smaller town hospital closures are prevalent in the United States. The shortage of physicians in rural communities is on the rise. The number of students interested in a potential medical physician career has become limited. Those that pursue the medical career path are most often not enticed to practice in rural areas. These increasing factors are directly and negatively impacting the average rural community, as quality patient care is compromised. The correlation exists between physician shortages, …

Green Manufacturing For The Win! A Look At The United States Versus The World, Christopher I. O'Neal

Integrated Studies

This paper looks into the history of manufacturing in the United States of America (U.S.A.) and compares the evolution of manufacturing systems of the U.S.A. to other industrialized and industrializing nations. It explores the ground-breaking technologies developed throughout the history of modern manufacturing and how government regulations have helped and hindered in certain sectors. This paper also looks at the way companies are using green technologies and ideas to meet regulations and help curb carbon emissions for a healthier planet.

The second idea behind this paper is to show the economic impact of green technology in the manufacturing industry and …

Healthcare Barriers For The Undocumented Immigrant In The United States, Anita Gipson

Integrated Studies

Abstract

We are taught early in our education that the United States of America was founded by immigrants. The United States is a very diverse country that people of other countries see as a land of opportunity. However, not everyone that enters into our beautiful country enter legally. Many residents of other countries are so desperate to provide a better life of opportunities to their families that they will do anything to make that happen. Even if it means breaking, the immigration laws in place by the United States and enter illegally by crossing the border. Many reasons play a …

Medication-Assisted Treatment: Barrier Or Facilitator, Justin Colley, Justin Colley

Integrated Studies

Abstract

Using medications in the treatment of substance abuse disorders has become as an important part of available treatment options offered by medical practitioners. In this paper data will be presented to show the benefits and barriers associated with using several types of medication-assisted treatment to treat opioid use disorder. There are three drugs approved by the FDA for the treatment of opioid dependence: Buprenorphine, Methadone, and Naltrexone. There has been limited adoption of pharmacotherapies in the treatment of substance use disorders. In treatment of addiction, medications are used to reduce the intensity associated with withdrawal symptoms, reduction of cravings …

Reducing The Risks Of Contaminated Flexible Endoscopes And Improving The Margin Of Safety With The Reprocessing Process, Lisa Greenwell

Integrated Studies

Gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is a minimally invasive, medical procedure that is an important tool for the identification and treatment of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. Contaminated flexible endoscopes pose a significant risk to patients. Endoscopy associated infections and outbreaks have been reported with multi-drug resistant microorganisms. Inadequate endoscope reprocessing has been associated with infectious outbreaks, but some outbreaks have occurred despite strict adherence to established guidelines. To lessen the risk associated with endoscopy, it is imperative to identify problem areas within current reprocessing standards and develop, evaluate, and implement evidence-based solutions.

Overcoming The School To Prison Pipeline, Revonda Slaughter

Integrated Studies

Statement of the Problem

This paper will explore the following question: How can teachers, schools and communities prevent a myriad of minority students from entering the school to prison pipeline? The exact essence of what the school to prison pipeline is, will also be analyzed within this paper. An exploration will be conducted as to why minorities are becoming the main target in the school system. This paper will give examples and explanations of why the school to prison pipeline should not be over looked.

Review Of Broke And Patriotic: Why Poor Americans Love Their Country, Peter A. Kindle

Contemporary Rural Social Work Journal

Review of Broke and Patriotic: Why Poor Americans Love Their Country

Rural Community Development As A Teaching Environment For Cross-Professional Training In Macro Social Work And Community And Regional Planning, Elizabeth Shay, Maureen Macnamara

Contemporary Rural Social Work Journal

A rural community development project combined faculty and students from two courses (community and regional planning, and social work practice in groups, communities, and organizations) housed in different colleges (Arts and Sciences, and Health Sciences, respectively) at a medium-sized public university in a small Appalachian community. The project required students from two different courses to cooperate on data collection, and collaborate on analysis and recommendations, in an exploratory effort at cross-professional training focusing on social work and community development in a rural region.

School Social Workers: Important Assets In Rural Areas, Dana C. Branson

Contemporary Rural Social Work Journal

As the American educational system continues to evolve and take on more social service responsibilities for students, their families, and the community, the need for school social workers has intensified. However, the demand considerably exceeds developed positions for school social workers. The increase in awareness of childhood trauma, toxic stress, poverty, and potential to spill over into the classroom places schools in a position where they need to be responsive to students’ multi-faceted needs. This conceptual article will discuss the overwhelming need for school social workers, barriers to obtaining school social workers, and the benefits school social workers can bring.