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The Cost Of Negative Perceptions Of The Work Environment Among Intermediate Intensive Care Unit Nurses, Joselyn Peralta
The Cost Of Negative Perceptions Of The Work Environment Among Intermediate Intensive Care Unit Nurses, Joselyn Peralta
Master's Projects
This descriptive study assessed the perceptions of the work environment and the retention plans among registered nurses (RNs) who worked in the Intermediate Intensive Care Unit at a tertiary university hospital. Results from the Moos Work Environment Scale found that nurses perceived high levels of work pressure and low levels of clarity, coworker cohesion, and supervisor support. Results indicated that the intent to leave the unit was dependent on the nurses having other options in nursing, desiring further education, an undesirable scheduling process and unsafe patient care. The direct and indirect costs to hospitals could be offset by developing strategies …
Stress Reduction: A Neighborhood Introduction, Barbara D. Johnson
Stress Reduction: A Neighborhood Introduction, Barbara D. Johnson
Master's Projects
Responding to reported health concerns a stress reduction program was developed for residents of an urban Latino neighborhood struggling with poverty, crime, and limited access to healthcare. The revised Health Promotion Model (HPM) was used as a framework (Pender, 1996). A qualitative study testing a 5-week Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) intervention was imbedded into the program 18 months after its implementation. Utilizing a pre/post test design participants were predicted to demonstrate significant reductions in post-intervention mean scores for 3 self-report measures, the Cohen Perceived Stress Scale, General Sleep Disturbance Scale, and a modified Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale. A 91% drop …
Minority Adolescents At Risk For Obesity: Health Behaviors And Perceptions, Linda D. Jones
Minority Adolescents At Risk For Obesity: Health Behaviors And Perceptions, Linda D. Jones
Master's Projects
The purpose of this study was to examine behaviors related to nutrition and physical activity of inner-city minority adolescents, and their perception of normal weight and overweight. The research study used a descriptive, non-experimental design which had a convenience sample of thirty-seven 8th grade minority adolescents who attended a chartered urban K-8 grade school in Northern California. There were no statistically significant differences in the results, however, over 50% of the students reported not eating the recommended daily servings of fruits and vegetables. Another 68% reported participating more than 30 minutes in exercising or playing sports during physical education class. …
Evaluation Of The Effectiveness Of A Humor Workshop On The Perceived Stress Of Nurse Practitioner Students, Stephanie A. Emerson
Evaluation Of The Effectiveness Of A Humor Workshop On The Perceived Stress Of Nurse Practitioner Students, Stephanie A. Emerson
Master's Projects
A quasi-experimental one-group pretest posttest design was used to evaluate the effectiveness of a humor workshop on the perceived stress of a sample of nurse practitioner students (n = 9) at a major university. Testing aimed at measuring perceived stress, was completed before and after participation in a" orkshop focusing on the application of humor skills in the healthcare environment. For the total sample, the mean pretest score was 15.22, SD = 5.42 and the mean posttest score was 1 0.33, SD = 3.90. A dependent samples !-test revealed a statistically significant difference (t = 4.55, p < .002). Results indicate that participation in a humor workshop of this type may be associated with lower levels of perceived stress.
An Added Dimension To The Faculty Role: The Accelerated Student, Lisa Rauch, Deborah Nelson
An Added Dimension To The Faculty Role: The Accelerated Student, Lisa Rauch, Deborah Nelson
Master's Projects
Nursing faculty work hard at helping students achieve academic success by utilizing a variety of support services. The question guiding this study is: Do accelerated and traditional BSN students have different characteristics or different valued support services? The characteristics of accelerated and traditional BSN students were obtained from a larger longitudinal study (N=93). The Support Services Questionnaire collected data from a convenient sample of two groups of BSN students: accelerated (n=26), traditional (n=49). The results presented accelerated students as primarily female, financially supported, and holding a variety of college degrees. Traditional students were represented as female, younger, working and not …
The Relationship Between Perceived And Ideal Body Size And Body Mass Index Among 9th Grade Students In An Urban High School, Irma Orozco
Master's Projects
This study examined the perceptions of actual and ideal body size and how it related to body mass index in 82 ethnically and socioeconomically diverse 9th-graders from an urban high school. The height and weight were measured, and BMI was calculated for each of the 82 participants. Using the Childress Silhouette Scale (CSS), each student self-reported Perceived Actual Self Image (P ASI) and Perceived Ideal Self Image (PISI). The CSS was modified to offer 7 figure drawings that illustrated various examples of underweight, healthy weight, overweight, and obese. Results showed that 54% ofthe students had a healthy weight, 21% were …
Does Culture Influence The Needs Of Critical Care Families?, Naomi Alston
Does Culture Influence The Needs Of Critical Care Families?, Naomi Alston
Master's Projects
Purpose: This study explores ICU patient's family member needs, particularly Vietnamese and Latino families. Design: Convenience sampling at 24 bed ICU in acute care community hospital serving ethnically diverse population. Methods: Non-experimental survey with pretest-posttest design using Demographic sheet, Critical Family Needs Inventory (CCFNI), and Needs Met Inventory (NMI). Information pamphlets were distributed. Data analysis was by ethnic groups using measures of central tendency and descriptive statistics. Findings: CCFNI results indicate family members of all ethnicities experience the same priority of needs; support and information are top two needs. English, Spanish and Vietnamese pamphlets met information needs of the majority …
The Relationship Between Parental Physical Activity Levels And Their Child's Body Mass Index, Juracia Carbajal
The Relationship Between Parental Physical Activity Levels And Their Child's Body Mass Index, Juracia Carbajal
Master's Projects
This study compared the relationships between parental physical activity levels and their child's body mass index (BMI) using a convenience sample of volunteer parents at a school-based health clinic. Anonymously, parents completed a seven-question survey utilizing the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). The data analysis indicated that parental physical activity did not have a significant influence on a child's BMI. Forty-two percent of the children were overweight or at risk for overweight, demonstrating the need for increased physical activity and improved nutritional guidance. The school nurse has a significant role in providing education about health, nutrition, and obesity prevention strategies …
Academic Motivation: A Comparative Study Of Entry Level Baccaslaureate Nursing Students, Sharon Helene Davis
Academic Motivation: A Comparative Study Of Entry Level Baccaslaureate Nursing Students, Sharon Helene Davis
Master's Projects
Purpose: To examine academic motivation of students enrolled in an accelerated and a traditional baccalaureate nursing programs. Design: A convenience sample of30 (100%) respondents in an accelerated group and 37 (54%) respondents in a traditional group (54%) provided the data. A demographic survey and the Academic Motivation Scale (AMS C-28) were administered to both groups. Methods: This was a quantitative, correlational study. Analysis quantified item frequencies within the AMS C-28, and at-test was employed to evaluate the differences in intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and amotivation between the groups. Findings: There was no statistical difference in any of the motivation results …
Self-Efficacy And Grade Point Average In Relationship To Academic Success In Baccalaureate Nursing Students, Cynthia Miller
Self-Efficacy And Grade Point Average In Relationship To Academic Success In Baccalaureate Nursing Students, Cynthia Miller
Master's Projects
Academic success, defined as the completion of a nursing program and passing the National Council for Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), is the goal of all nursing programs. The identification of specific variables related to academic success could identify students at risk of failing early. The purpose of this research study was to explore the relationship of two variables related to academic success, self-efficacy and grade point averages (GPA), in accelerated and regular BSN students. The results of this study suggest that a statistically significant, positive relationship exists between prerequisite GP A and self-efficacy of BSN students. In addition, …
Cultural Identity Of Labor And Delivery Nurses In The Assessment Of Pregnant Patients For Interpersonal Violence, Ramona Nichols Smith
Cultural Identity Of Labor And Delivery Nurses In The Assessment Of Pregnant Patients For Interpersonal Violence, Ramona Nichols Smith
Master's Projects
Objective: Identification of barriers to assessment of interpersonal violence (IPV) in pregnant women. Design: An exploratory descriptive study Setting: The labor and delivery department of a public county hospital Participants: 34 nurses, representing 8 cultures and 13 native languages, completed the survey, and 34 laboring patient's medical records were reviewed. Main Outcome Measures: Any specific barriers, identified by nurses, to assessing for IPV in laboring patients Results: Medical record review revealed 50% assessment rate in labor triage patients. Survey results revealed that cultural identity (85 %) was not a significant barrier. Approximately 65% of nurses agreed that in their culture …
Multigenerational Nurses' Perceptions Of Their Work Environment, Rukhsana Syed
Multigenerational Nurses' Perceptions Of Their Work Environment, Rukhsana Syed
Master's Projects
Objective: To examine the differences in multi-generational nurses' perceptions regarding their work environment. Background: Today's nursing workforce is comprised of individuals of many generations. Individuals of different generations share some values and beliefs, but they also vary in their perceptions regarding their work environments. It is a challenge for managers to create environments in which all staff members feel welcome and appreciated, a situation. which ultimately leads to decreased turnover, increased productivity, and a high quality of patient care. Methods: Survey packets (n = 850) were distributed to all RNs employed at an acute care hospital. To assess RNs' perceptions …
Evaluation Of A School Based Disaster Preparedness Program, Sandra Linebarger
Evaluation Of A School Based Disaster Preparedness Program, Sandra Linebarger
Master's Projects
This study evaluated a school based intervention designed to better prepare teachers and staff members in an elementary school to improve their knowledge and confidence of disaster preparedness. Participants included 19 teachers and I 0 staff members of an elementary school in San Mateo County, CA. With hundreds of schools scattered in the communities and the recent disasters in our country there is a growing awareness of the need for disaster preparedness in schools. A pretest-posttest was administered to measure changes in knowledge and confidence following a school based intervention of disaster preparedness education. There was a significant improvement in …
The Influence Of Staff Nurse Ethnicity On Perceptions Of The Work Environment, Silvia Helena Martins
The Influence Of Staff Nurse Ethnicity On Perceptions Of The Work Environment, Silvia Helena Martins
Master's Projects
This study investigated the relationship among Registered Nurses (RNs) from different ethnic groups and their perceptions of the work environment in a community hospital in California. Moos' Work Environment Scale (WES) was used to examine three Dimensions of the work climate. Statistically significant differences were found in the way Caucasian and non-Caucasian RNs perceived Peer Cohesion and Work Pressure. These findings have implications for nurse leaders interested in transforming the work environment as perceptions of Peer Cohesion and Work Pressure are important factors influencing RN retention and quality of patient care.
Addressing Student Nurses' Concerns In End Of Life Care, Tami Boroughf
Addressing Student Nurses' Concerns In End Of Life Care, Tami Boroughf
Master's Projects
Recently, there has been a great deal of attention to the fact that there are few learning opportunities regarding end-of-life (EOL) care in nursing undergraduate education. One purpose of this research study was to provide an educational seminar for nursing students with information necessary to communicate with patients at the end of life and their families. The educational intervention consisted of an interdisciplinary panel discussion, a brief segment of a video, a case study with small group discussion, and an optional reflective activity. A quasi- ~; experimental, pretest and posttest design was used in a baccalaureate-nursing program in Northern California. …
The Relationship Between Health Beliefs And Adherence To Treatment Of Russian Immigrants With Hypertension, Michael R. Kolesnikov
The Relationship Between Health Beliefs And Adherence To Treatment Of Russian Immigrants With Hypertension, Michael R. Kolesnikov
Master's Projects
Introduction: Hypertension (HTN) has been identified as a common health problem in every ethnic group in the USA. Due to the silent nature of the HTN, some cultures may not perceive this condition as being serious or potentially fatal. Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the health beliefs of Russian-speaking immigrants with hypertension and their adherence to the prescribed treatment. Design: The study was a non-experimental exploratory survey and interview. Convenience sampling was used. The Health Belief Model (HBM) provided the theoretical framework. Sample: A total of 62 subjects (27% male and 73% female, ages from 51 …
Nurse Practitioners' Attitudes Toward Obesity, Teresa Cueba Dionne
Nurse Practitioners' Attitudes Toward Obesity, Teresa Cueba Dionne
Master's Projects
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore if negative attitudes exist among nurse practitioners toward obese clients. Data Sources: Data sources included responses to a 23 item questionnaire and a 7 item demographic survey completed anonymously through the mail. 104 Nurse practitioner members of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (21% response rate) participated in the study. Participants were asked to respond to questions related to attitudes about obese persons and weight management.
A Study Of Adolescent Depression Among Middle School Students, Cristina Lee
A Study Of Adolescent Depression Among Middle School Students, Cristina Lee
Master's Projects
Adolescent depression and teenage suicide should not be neglected and underestimated. While mental health is one of the ten health indicators that Healthy People 20 I 0 is focused on, and there are goals for the health community to work on, statistics are showing that teenagers in a county in Northern California were at high risk for mental health problem. This study was an introductory screening of the depression level of 7th graders attending middle school, and explored sources of adolescent perceived stress and routes of assistance. Results of the study show that almost one in every five 7th graders …
Identifying Catholic School Teachers Attitudes And Perceptions About Death And Grief, Stephania Ann Higdon
Identifying Catholic School Teachers Attitudes And Perceptions About Death And Grief, Stephania Ann Higdon
Master's Projects
Death and grief are not frequently discussed with children as a normal part of life. Previous studies show that teachers are not comfortable discussing the subject in the classrooms. As a trusted source, school nurses are able to help school staff recognize potential signs and symptoms of death and grief with a student dealing with a loss, providing information, educational resources and support. The purpose of this study was to identify the attitudes and perceptions about death and grief of Catholic School teachers working among elementary school age children kindergarten through eighth grades. A convenience sample of 47 teachers from …
Factors Affecting Nursing Students' Attitudes Towards Older Adults, Tracy Mccammon
Factors Affecting Nursing Students' Attitudes Towards Older Adults, Tracy Mccammon
Master's Projects
The purpose of this study was to measure nursing students' attitudes towards older adults and to determine, if possible, factors which affect nursing students' attitudes toward older adults. A convenience sample of 94 senior, pre-licensed, baccalaureate nursing students, at a metropolitan university school of nursing in community and acute settings participated in the study. This non-experimental, descriptive survey focused on nursing students' attitudes towards older adults using the Kogan's Attitude Towards Old People Scale (KOP). A researcher developed questionnaire was also used to collect demographic information, as well as academic and non-academic experiences of students. The findings of this study …
A Survey Of Perceived Job Satisfaction Among School Nurses, Warren Nelson
A Survey Of Perceived Job Satisfaction Among School Nurses, Warren Nelson
Master's Projects
Many studies have examined job satisfaction of nurses in various clinical settings, but few have focused on school nurses. This project was a follow-up to the study by Foley, Wilson, Lee, Young Cureton, & Canham (2004), who used a written questionnaire and convenience sample rather than the electronic means and random sampling employed here. Both studies, based on Stamp's Index of Work Satisfaction, analyzed six parameters to determine the degree of job satisfaction among members of a state school nurses organization. The results of this study substantially agreed with the prior study. School nurses were not satisfied with their jobs. …
How Special Education Teachers Of High School-Aged Students Address Sex Education, Amelia Owen-Casillas
How Special Education Teachers Of High School-Aged Students Address Sex Education, Amelia Owen-Casillas
Master's Projects
In this qualitative pilot study, five special education teachers of high-school-age students responded to seven research questions regarding how they address sex education, a part of family living from the Health Framework for California Public Schools. The participating special education teachers taught either in special education programs for the emotionally-disturbed(ED) or severely handicapped (SH). An overall identified theme for both groups of teachers was family participation. Other themes were teachers needing to be expert at understanding students learning styles and the need to be an expert at modifying goals for students learning. School nurses can help support and provide accurate …
Student Demographics With Changing Admission Criteria: Is Nursing Diversity At Risk?, Jung Yoon, Kimlin Mcdaniel Keith
Student Demographics With Changing Admission Criteria: Is Nursing Diversity At Risk?, Jung Yoon, Kimlin Mcdaniel Keith
Master's Projects
Schools of nursing are challenged with choosing from an increasing number of applicants and the need to prepare as many successful nurses as possible to meet the nursing shortage. Strategies have included increasing student enrollment, utilizing accelerated programs, and changing admission criteria. This study describes the demographic characteristics of three classes of nursing students admitted under different criteria to the same nursing school. The value of maintaining a high level of ethnic diversity is guided by Leininger's theory of cultural care diversity and universality. Although changes occurred in the demographic constitution of each nursing class, ethnic diversity was maintained as …
An Online Training Module For Staff In A Combined University-Public Library, Bridget Kowalczyk
An Online Training Module For Staff In A Combined University-Public Library, Bridget Kowalczyk
Master's Theses
No abstract provided.
Bluetooth Security Protocol Analysis And Improvements, Chi Shing Lee
Bluetooth Security Protocol Analysis And Improvements, Chi Shing Lee
Master's Projects
Since its creation, Bluetooth has transformed itself from a cable replacement technology to a wireless technology that connects people and machines. Bluetooth has been widely adapted on mobile phones and PDAs. Many other vendors in other industries are integrating Bluetooth into their products. Although vendors are adapting to the technology, Bluetooth hasn’t been a big hit among users. Security remains a major concern. Poor implementation of the Bluetooth architecture on mobile devices leads to some high profiled Bluetooth hacks. Weak security protocol designs expose the Bluetooth system to some devastating protocol attacks. This paper first explores four Bluetooth protocol-level attacks …
Stable-Isotope Study Of Infiltration Under Stream Channels In The Mojave Desert, John C. Radyk
Stable-Isotope Study Of Infiltration Under Stream Channels In The Mojave Desert, John C. Radyk
Master's Theses
No abstract provided.
Compact Representation Of Association Rule, Mien K. Siao
Compact Representation Of Association Rule, Mien K. Siao
Master's Projects
Bitmap is an extremely efficient way of representing data, but the drawback is that the order of data is fixed in a bitmap. Granular computing is a new theory that frees the bitmap method from fixed order of data in the same manner as linear algebra frees the matrix theory from a fixed basis. To obtain meaningful information using data mining techniques has been a central idea in recent database applications [2]. One of the core techniques in data mining is to find associations (undirected association rules) between attribute values [4]. The complexity of finding associations is often very high. …
Finding Optimal Reduct For Rough Sets By Using A Decision Tree Learning Algorithm, Xin Li
Finding Optimal Reduct For Rough Sets By Using A Decision Tree Learning Algorithm, Xin Li
Master's Projects
Rough Set theory is a mathematical theory for classification based on structural analysis of relational data. It can be used to find the minimal reduct. Minimal reduct is the minimal knowledge representation for the relational data. The theory has been successfully applied to various domains in data mining. However, a major limitation in Rough Set theory is that finding the minimal reduct is an NP-hard problem. C4.5 is a very popular decision tree-learning algorithm. It is very efficient at generating a decision tree. This project uses the decision tree generated by C4.5 to find the optimal reduct for a relational …
Implementing Built-In Properties For The Java Programming Language, Alexandre Alves
Implementing Built-In Properties For The Java Programming Language, Alexandre Alves
Master's Projects
The purpose of this project is to improve the programming experience of using the Java language by implementing properties as a built-in facility. In this project, the Java compiler tool, and the Java documentation tool were modified. In addition, a new Java annotation processor that generates Java BeanInfo source files was created. These new features result in a more productive development environment for the Java programming language.
Changes In Body Weight, Rmr, And Body Composition In College Freshman Students, Danielle Lauren Cook
Changes In Body Weight, Rmr, And Body Composition In College Freshman Students, Danielle Lauren Cook
Master's Theses
No abstract provided.