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Building Thriving Healthcare Teams Through Organizational Learning, Bret Lyman, Marie M. Prothero, Adrianna L. Watson Jun 2023

Building Thriving Healthcare Teams Through Organizational Learning, Bret Lyman, Marie M. Prothero, Adrianna L. Watson

Faculty Publications

The purpose of this article is to provide practical steps nurse leaders can use to build thriving healthcare teams through organizational learning. The climate, culture, and activities associated with organizational learning are well-aligned with those needed to build thriving teams. Nurse leaders who leverage this alignment can effectively recruit and retain teams while enhancing their team’s ability to effectively navigate change.


The Game Can't Love You Back, Meagan Andrus Dec 2018

The Game Can't Love You Back, Meagan Andrus

Children's Book and Media Review

When Farmington South and Farmington East high schools are forced to merge due to an accidental fire, Eve Marshall and Jamie Abrams are dismayed to learn that each school's sports teams will be merging as well. Jamie is the captain of the East baseball team; Eve is the former star pitcher and only female member of the South baseball team. Their competitive natures dictate that they have to fight each other, but the fact that they're now teammates says otherwise. At first it's incredibly difficult for Eve and Jamie to even be in the same room together, but slowly their …


Track #1: Ghost, Emma Patton Dec 2018

Track #1: Ghost, Emma Patton

Children's Book and Media Review

The first time Ghost remembers running was also the scariest moment in his life. When his father got violent and started shooting, he and his mom ran as fast as they could. Years later, Ghost has the opportunity to run again. This time, his dad isn’t in his life. This time, it’s not for survival. This time, it’s on a team of other talented runners. Ghost knows that he’s got what it takes to be great. Even as a new member of the team, he’s already one of the best. But he wonders if he could really belong on the …


Dino-Dancing, Kaley Durney Dec 2018

Dino-Dancing, Kaley Durney

Children's Book and Media Review

It’s time for the dino dance competition! The dinos are backstage getting ready, and the audience can’t wait to see the dance crews. Allosaurus is dancing ballet, then Lesothosaurus shows off his acrobatic routine. The dance crews are up next and Rhythmic Reds from TDC are challenging Minmi’s Dance Connection. They pop and they lock and they can’t be stopped! Kentrosaurus shows us his jazz, then comes the ballroom dance selection. They jump and they jive and they have so much fun they don’t want the dancing to be done!


Dino-Racing, Kaley Durney Dec 2018

Dino-Racing, Kaley Durney

Children's Book and Media Review

The race starts down at the drag-strip where the dino drivers wait to race, then off they go! After a photo finish, it's off to the off-roading race. The dinos have their crews and are ready with their off-roading tires and cars. They have to wait for the results until the next day, but after a good night's rest, the dinos have a winner and they are off to the stock-car track. Lots of drivers are lined up, ready to race the oval track. There are pit stops and lead changes, but in the end we have a winner!


Development Of An Effective International Medical Disaster Relief Team: A Qualitative Descriptive Study, Nicolette Broby Apr 2017

Development Of An Effective International Medical Disaster Relief Team: A Qualitative Descriptive Study, Nicolette Broby

Theses and Dissertations

Natural and manmade disasters are occurring at an unprecedented rate. Injuries and sickness are among the most widespread types of suffering caused by disasters, making medical aid essential. However, medical response depends on multiple factors to be timely and effective. The process of building a competent international medical disaster relief organization is complex, yet many well-intentioned, charitable organizations react hastily after a disaster, sending medical teams without truly understanding what an effective response requires. Consequently, in their genuine effort to help, they may end up hindering the response effort more than helping. Meanwhile, successful organizations implement principles conducive to an …


Professional Learning Committee Team Functionality And Team Trust, Chris S. Wood Jul 2015

Professional Learning Committee Team Functionality And Team Trust, Chris S. Wood

Theses and Dissertations

In response to increasing demands placed on public education, professional learning communities (PLC) have emerged as a means of providing teachers with opportunities to collaborate together. Collaboration has been shown to improve teaching practices and lead to better student outcomes. Many collaborative teams, however, struggle to reach their collaborative potential. Trust has been shown to be an important factor contributing to the success of collaborative efforts. Few studies exist that empirically assess the relationship between team functionality and team trust. This study examines the relationship between these two constructs. A measurement tool was developed by the author to measure PLC …


A Pragmatic, Step-By-Step Guide For Qualitative Methods: Capturing The Disaster And Long-Term Recovery Stories Of Katrina And Rita, Loren D. Marks Jun 2015

A Pragmatic, Step-By-Step Guide For Qualitative Methods: Capturing The Disaster And Long-Term Recovery Stories Of Katrina And Rita, Loren D. Marks

Faculty Publications

This paper commences with candid warnings about the difficulties of publishing and funding qualitative research along with a brief discussion regarding why these difficulties persist. The paper then provides a methodological tour of the qualitative portion of the Louisiana Healthy Aging Study (LHAS), a mixed-method study of psychological health, coping, and adjustment during the immediate and longer term aftermath of the 2005 Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Next, I provide a proven, pragmatic guide to navigate through a qualitative research project from development to completion. A guide for doing solo qualitative (“monk/nun in a cell”) work is provided (Table 1) but …