A learning theory is described as a framework of unified principles and constructs, which detail and predict the way in which individuals learn. Snowman and Biehler (2000) explain how there are numerous theories and perspectives on how individuals learn and their motivation to learn. This paper will detail one learning...

When I hear my peers describe their reasons for attending nursing school, many of them say that they want to help people. However, my desire to help people arises from one very special person: my sister. She was very important in my life, but I lost her when she passed...

Continuing nursing education must be mandatory for all nurses as a lifelong efficacy of self-regulation has few identifiable cons and is pragmatically based on the pros. The following substantiates this positon as connected to the American Nursing Association (ANA) Scope and Standards of Practice as well as Code of Ethics....

Online education has without a doubt many benefits, especially for individuals who must continue to work full time as they pursue their education, have familial responsibilities, or are otherwise unable to attend classes in the traditional classroom setting. Online education has allowed deployed military individuals to continue their education; it...

The Nursing Education Standards emphasize continuing education for nurses. In other words, an initial degree and training does not constitute as adequate grounds for continuing as a nurse practitioner. More education is needed. Thus, the education standards underscore continuing education in the form of online learning and intensive courses. This...