Continuing Education

Djangojazz asked:


Well I already have a BS in business and have a job but it’s kind of a dead end all around. I get more responsibilites, I got flat turned down for a raise, and am not getting the help I was promised. So I am thinking of going to go to school for getting a lot of certs, A+, network+, MCSA or going to school for another BS or AS in a computer field since I never get a degree in computers. So what do people think from the real world out there?

Javier

Ekta Jain asked:


Moreover, nursing makes for a bright and promising career choice. In this age of Internet, nursing education can be equated with other products, which are available online. One can study to be a bachelor or master in nursing degree online education.

The Concept Of Online Nursing

Online nursing continuing education trains the students to secure a job as a nurse in leading places, by gaining the required education at home, and that too, at a time and speed chosen by them. An online nursing degree is now possible for even the individuals, who were not able to attend a regular nursing college for various reasons and yet wanted to be a nurse. However, the nursing education gives equal importance to theoretical and practical training. Therefore, the theory part is studied online, whereas, for practical training, special lessons are arranged at a clinic, near the place you reside.

Various online nursing schools have different schedules, time durations and time limitations. While you can start certain online nursing continuing education courses at any time, others have fixed dates when a batch starts. The former kind is designed for individual students while the latter are group of students, who move at the same pace. In both the cases, the lessons take place through online discussions; e-mail and web-chats and the students never see or meet their teachers and co-students personally. The students get their lessons, neatly typed on their computer screens and have the advantage of referring back to them, whenever needed.

The students opting to undertake online nursing continuing education find it very expedient and fast. Its discrete rewards also include cost-effectiveness, as compared to a regular nursing course at a university. As nursing is a female dominated profession, mothers; expectant or otherwise and homemakers can easily attend to their home and children while pursuing their studies. Moreover, this part-time course can be accomplished in a span of two to three years. Students with previous job experience can have their credits transferred and complete their course even sooner.

Some institutes may have a mandatory requirement for job credits. In their absence, institutes take into consideration, the result of some proficiency exams. You can gain specific online nursing continuing education, akin to your final aim. The most modern and updated syllabus in accordance with the typical requirements in the field is taught to the students at the online nursing schools.



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Kathy Shattler asked:


At the tender age of 18, most of us would probably say that they would love to stay in school all their lives. Since there is no hurry to get into the real world at this age, there is no need to hurry up their educational process. Plus, college is about personal development and experiencing all that college life has to offer. But those of us who have hit the adult world know how important it is to get a degree for work and/or to enhance our pay at top speed.

Getting a degree of any type is a challenge. It takes up your time, money, and both can make you aggravated when you don’t have much of either to spare. But putting your frustration aside, you can get your degree by personally planning out your schedule and knowing when you have free time and money to spare.

You will need to keep some specific key points in mind before you get started in earning your degree quickly. The steps to follow are easy and anyone can do it. It is even possible to earn your bachelor’s degree in a year. Though, realistically you will be under an intensive amount of schoolwork. Not all of us can attain a degree at this rate. It depends on how well you perform on standardized tests and how many hours per week you can spend dedicated to your schoolwork.

The best way to make your educational goals come true is by choosing a college that allows you to place in higher courses by taking tests. This is very important because if you have any knowledge in the subject you are pursuing your degree in, some colleges will allow you to bypass the entire general education and beginner’s level courses. Make sure the college you choose doesn’t have minimum residency requirements unless you know that you are going to stay at a school within those required years. If you have existing credits from another school, make sure that those credits will transfer over to your new college.

Most schools offer flexible course schedules through online courses where you can watch online lectures by real professors at any time that’s convenient to you. These online courses include anything from nursing to computer design. Assignments are handed in electronically and meetings with Professors can be done via the phone and email. This new online age allows students to be able to take courses from all over the nation.

Taking courses in continuing education doesn’t have to change your work schedule. With evening courses you can keep your 9-5 job and attend class. Most courses are four units and last about 2-½ hrs two days a week. These courses are a wonderful way to network and get to know people of the same vocational background in your area.

The great thing about continuing education courses to earn a degree is that most schools have open enrollment, which means no applications, transcripts, or letter of recommendations. Colleges that offer continuing education courses usually go year round. Summer courses are generally shorter than the other season. Also, the tuition rates are amongst the lowest in the country.

There are many paths to vocational development through continuing education. It is a challenge, but will help you get a better job or higher pay in the career you choose. Most importantly, you will learn information that will stick with you for a lifetime.



Jamie

edward hulse asked:


People who are self-employed, whether as sole proprietors or as business partners, may establish retirement plans for themselves under a law named for the congressman who introduced it.  Known as Keogh or HR-10 plans, they receive beneficial tax deferrals provided they qualify under the Internal Revenue Code.  While the extensive details of the legal requirements are beyond the scope of this course, the following paragraphs highlight critical features.

In addition to covering the self-employed person, Keogh plans must cover some employees as stipulated by law, while other employees, such as certain part-timers, may be excluded.  The plan must have a funding formula that doesn’t discriminate unfairly among employees who are required to be covered, specifically not penalizing lower-paid employees while providing an unfairly greater benefit for highly-paid employees.  The amount that may be contributed to a Keogh plan is limited by law.

Self-employed individuals who contribute to a Keogh plan may take a business tax deduction for contributions made for themselves and for employees. The contributions and interest earned are not taxed as current income.  These amounts are taxed when they are paid out as retirement income or otherwise withdrawn.  Employees may make their own personal contributions to the Keogh plan.  While these voluntary contributions are not tax deductible to the employees, they do accumulate and earn interest on a tax-deferred basis, with tax payable on the interest only when funds are withdrawn.

Annuities may be used to fund Keogh plan benefits as either a defined benefit plan or a defined contribution plan.

DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN

As the name implies, a defined benefit plan is one that specifies or defines the amount of the benefit that will be paid at retirement. When the plan is established, a formula is included for determining the benefit amount.  Contributions to the plan are then made in order to provide that predetermined benefit.

DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN

A defined contribution plan specifies a formula for the amount of the contribution that will be made, rather than the amount of the benefit to be paid at retirement.  The law stipulates a maximum amount that may be contributed.  While the future benefit amount is unknown, it can be estimated at various points based upon the participant’s length of service, amounts actually contributed, and the estimated and actual earnings on contributions.

CORPORATE PENSION AND PROFIT SHARING PLANS

Annuities may also be used to fund corporate pension and profit sharing plans. While Keoghs are designed for self-employeds, corporate and profit-sharing plans are aimed at retirement for people employed by corporations.  Like Keogh plans. these corporate plans must meet strictly-written requirements to be considered “qualified” for special tax treatment.

A corporate pension plan may be either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. By law, pension plans must be established specifically to pay retirement benefits to employees. Contributions are paid by the employer on behalf of employees, subject to very detailed nondiscrimination requirements with regard to lower-paid and highly-compensated employees.

Pension plans must conform to a formula for determining the amount of contributions or the amount of benefits.

Corporate profit sharing plans. which are designed to share actual company profits with employees, are more flexible in terms of how contributions are made.  Some plans have a formula to determine what portion of profits will be distributed to employee accounts, while others do not.  Even when no formula exists, non-discrimination controls must be in place to ensure individual employee contributions will be made fairly.

GROUP DEFERRED ANNUITY

A group deferred annuity is one option available to corporations for funding defined benefit or defined contribution plans.  Every year, the employer uses the contribution to purchase a (Group) Single Premium Deferred Annuity for each employee included in the plan.  After many years, the employee receives the benefits from all annuities purchased on his other behalf.

Group deferred annuity plans have been popular because, first, they guarantee income since they are provided by an insurance company with the same guarantees any other annuity enjoys; and second, the insurer takes responsibility for all of the administrative details.  As new forms of funding have been developed, however, group deferred annuities have become less popular with larger businesses, although many smaller businesses still find them attractive.

Illinois Insurance Continuing Education

Insurance Continuing Education



Bryan

David W Morris asked:


Global Development and Continuing Education:

In most fields of study and societies, continuing education courses are a standard part of the curriculum. Continuing Education programs help students stay up to date with accessible and a relatively easy method of acquiring new information related to the changes, methods, breakthroughs and research in their field of expertise and general global development The Enoch Olinga College (ENOCIS) is one such project continuously strives to address these ever changing needs of global change focusing on training students paying special attention to cultural and intellectual background.

For many reasons, most people take an education break and don’t complete their degrees. This hiatus causes students to lose confidence and with time, even forget the study material contents. A Continuing Education course helps these students regain this self esteem and confidence in their skills helping them to complete their education.

Most continuing education courses students take are related to their previous field of study. Besides, boosting the confidence of the individual, continuing education courses also help the person to pursue the profession of his choice and form a solid career base.

Continuing Education – A key to Success:

Continuing education courses are provided in numerous subjects. These courses are also available online, in colleges and on the Internet. Online courses are the most popular amongst adult education students, because they not only facilitate communication opportunities between student and faculty but also because courses may be taken at hours convenient to them.

The origin of The Enoch Olinga College (ENOCIS) learning model can be traced to the Sons of David Foundation (SOD) which advanced the funds to create this new paradigm in learning.

Although, continuing education courses are available online, it does not mean that a student has to sit at home and study. Because of the transportability of continuing education courses and their ease of use with modern technology, on line study has generated a lot of enthusiasm. Numerous seminars and conferences are set up by educational institutions to facilitate this new and innovative interactive platform.

Continuing education courses are also used in traditional colleges and have become core material in such recognized institutions as Purdue, DeVry and Phoenix University. Although, these courses cannot be considered the same as a traditional college education, a pupil can use on line course as an adjunct to their college studies. Large numbers of recognized institutions have mushroomed up which broadens the course offerings. Courses are structured especially to address the experienced study groups and adults. In fact, on university transcripts there is no notation as to whether a class was taken on line or in a classroom environment. A degree from an accredited university is a valid degree whether on line or on campus.

Most of the courses available through on line continuing education are fields of study which are constantly evolving and regularly have new scientific breakthroughs. These on line courses actualize materials students have already learned. Traditionally, these courses don’t have a lot of introductory material because it is assumed that pupils already have knowledge about the fundamentals of the topic.

ENOCIS – a Class apart:

The duration of the continuing education courses are varied. They also have flexible hours to accommodate the needs and the requirements of the working professionals. Continuing education courses are a window of opportunity to majority of the people, who have a dream of graduating and fulfilling their career goals. Continuing education online also helps professionals to remain up to date in their field, making sure that their knowledge does not become obsolete.

There are some institutes which stand apart from the rest such as Enoch Olinga College, which helps the student in the preparation of real life experiences, helping their education not only to benefit the student but also society and family.



Tonya

Ekta Jain asked:


The online nursing continuing education is a unique opportunity for all those working professionals who want to further proceed in their career. Simply because of the flexibility and convenience of the online associate nursing degree, more and more women are opting for the online nursing continuing education.

Move ahead with the online nursing degree…

If you have always wanted to become a nurse and serve the people but could not manage to attend the nursing college, the online nursing continuing education is boon for you. You can enrol with an online associate nursing degree school and start taking the course at any time of the year. As you need not attend regular classes and can take the lessons any time during the day, you can continue your online nursing education with the job you are doing now. You can take the course utilizing your spare time. So, it is great opportunity for those working women. You can take advantage of the flexible timing and make your own schedule according to your convenience. Apart from your job, you can also keep your personal commitments while doing the online nursing training.

There is a common notion about the online education is that, the course and the degree is sub standard, but that is not true. The quality of training that you will get from the online nursing schools is of highest level. They have prepared the course to provide comprehensive knowledge about the medical science and other aspects of the nursing profession. Moreover, you will get practical training from a healthcare facility that will prepare you for the day to working of the hospitals. So, you can rest assured of the quality of training you get from the online nursing continuing education.

Another factor that have contributed to the popularity of the online nursing continuing education is the cost factor. The cost of taking the online nursing training is relatively lower than the conventional nursing training courses.



Martin

Ken asked:


How does this continuing education for doctors work, do they have to study and take exams to get relicensed? Is it a month long series of classes, etc?

Carmen

seriouslysanibel asked:


I will graduate in 2010 with a dual certification to teach elementary education and special education in Maryland. However, I am looking to move to Florida either immediately, or within a few years of graduation. In Maryland, you must get your Masters by your tenth year of teaching in the school system.

What are the continuing education requirements in Florida? Do you have to obtain additional course work? If so, what and how long do you have to obtain it?

Anthony

Terry R asked:


We have a business in which we will be proving the Continuing education courses

Megan

edward hulse asked:


A life insurance company offers a business considerable flexibility in tailoring a funding vehicle to meet the needs of the various employers.  While in this article names are assigned to various types of insured pension arrangements, it is important to also realize that these contracts may be modified to fit particular requirements.

Life insurance companies accept risks – indeed, that is their business – so they can underwrite various types of risks associated with pension plane, and to underwrite them also by degree, depending upon the desires and the needs of the employer.  These risks include, but are not limited to the following:

Longevity – in determining the proper rates it is quite possible that more individuals may live long enough to retire than what was contemplated by the actuarial tables used.  Mortality as a whole has increased with time and mortality tables must be changed periodically to reflect this improvement.  Generally, the insurer does not have the luxury of changing an existing annuity or pension plan to reflect such changes on insured individuals.

Retired Lives – those persons who have already retired may live longer than anticipated by the mortality tables that were used.  The “senior citizens” is the fastest growing segment of our society, due to improvements in health care and environment.

Interest Rates – in determining the appropriate premium for an annuity product, the rate of interest that the insurer earns on the investments may fall below the expected levels.  In today’s financial atmosphere of low investment income, insurers have suffered as they anticipated a much higher rate of return on their investments used in their pricing of products, particularly those that have premiums that cannot be changed as investment income changes.

Selling Investments at a Loss – in the same vein, because of the lower-than-anticipated interest rates on their investments, insurers have had to sell particular investments at a loss and even in some cases; there have been defaults in their investment portfolio.

Expenses – the cost of doing business has increased continually and the expenses associated with some plans have proven to be much higher than anticipated.  While the actual administrative and issue costs of many insurance products have decreased because of technological advances, by the same token it has been necessary to acquire more sophisticated and more advanced equipment.

Interestingly, if one considers these factors and how they “intertwine” it becomes obvious that a well-designed benefit plan – whether the plan is designed by an insurance company or consultants or pension specialists in pension services – that provides death, disability and retirement benefits with values that are at least reasonably comparable, the actual (and actuarial) experience will not vary much if more (or less) employees become disabled, more employees become disabled, or more simply live and retire.  This is because the adverse experience under one plan can result in better results under another plan.

Consider that if a plan has higher mortality under the death benefit plan than anticipated, then they may have more favorable mortality under the retirement plan which results in lower benefit amounts being paid.

Illinois Insurance Continuing Education

Insurance Continuing Education



Francisco