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A Contextual Analysis Of The Self-Care Practices Of School Principals In A Rural District, Jennifer R. Croymans
A Contextual Analysis Of The Self-Care Practices Of School Principals In A Rural District, Jennifer R. Croymans
Doctor of Education Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to investigate current self-care practices used by school principals and the correlation between school principal self-care practices and their alignment with the seven pillars of self-care. This study sought to bring awareness as to the barriers and motivations of current school principals and the impact of those barriers and motivations on effective implementation of principal self-care. In addition, this study provides the district of study and other rural school districts with potential recommendations in order to support current school principals in the proper implementation of self-care practices. A mixed methods approach was used to …
The Use Of A Code Lavender Space To Promote Self-Care, Em Toe
The Use Of A Code Lavender Space To Promote Self-Care, Em Toe
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
The nursing shortage has been an ongoing issue across the nation. The workforce has lost valuable employees, especially in rural areas, due to staff shortages and lack of self-care. Implementing therapeutic interventions such as a Code Lavender Room aims to implement self-care during working hours to increase nursing retention in the long term. The goal of this quality improvement project was to provide a safe place for employees to go to relax and reset during working hours. A survey was used to analyze the Code Lavender Room's effectiveness in self-care and how likely the staff are to continue to use …
Improving Self-Care Awareness Among Undergraduate Nursing Students, D'Anna Helms
Improving Self-Care Awareness Among Undergraduate Nursing Students, D'Anna Helms
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
The purpose of this DNP project was to improve self-care (SC) awareness among undergraduate nursing students by educating on the use of constructive SC activities. Twenty-two senior level nursing students attended an educational seminar, completed the Mindful Self-Care Scale – Clinical (MSCS-C) pre- and post-survey, and reflective journaling. A paired-samples t test was calculated to compare the mean pretest score to the mean posttest score. The mean on the pretest was 77.68 (sd= 9.33), and the mean on the posttest was 75.27 (sd= 31.59). A significant increase from pretest to posttest was found (t (21) = .307, p < .05). Thematical analysis revealed enhanced awareness and incorporation of constructive SC activities. Educational interventions which seek to improve SC awareness will generate practical and sustainable acts of SC, thus improving students’ overall success and further empowering students in their transition from graduate to licensed nurses.
Improving The Mental Health And Wellness Of Middle School Educators Post-Covid19, April Pearson
Improving The Mental Health And Wellness Of Middle School Educators Post-Covid19, April Pearson
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
U.S. public school teachers of all educational levels were challenged during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide education to students in alternative ways; face-to-face, hybrid model, or remote learning. This resulted in teacher stress, dissatisfaction, and turnover. Locally, after the 2020-2021 school year at East Iredell Middle School, 9 out of 22 educators resigned or transferred due to the stress and fatigue of teaching students in a hybrid model during the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this project was to promote the health and wellness of middle school educators. The PICOT statement is, what is the effect of an educational program …
Reducing Hospital Readmissions Using The Self Care Deficit Theory, Katherine Decillis Taylor
Reducing Hospital Readmissions Using The Self Care Deficit Theory, Katherine Decillis Taylor
Master of Science in Nursing Theses and Projects
This project aims to reduce inpatient hospital readmission occurrences within 30 days of an initial inpatient hospitalization. Patients at high risk for readmission may have deficits in their ability to meet self-care needs after discharge. Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory provided the theoretical framework for the project. The education provided by this project can teach nurses to identify patients who may be at high risk for readmission. Once identified, nurses can advocate for the patient’s needs.
Self-Care Practice In Nursing, Leslie Rhom
Self-Care Practice In Nursing, Leslie Rhom
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Nurses encounter multiple stressors throughout each shift. If this is not managed well through self-care and coping strategies, it can negatively impact one 's health and the well-being and care delivered to patients. The purpose of this project is to bring awareness of current self-care strengths and limitations of nursing students, equipping students with evidence-based practices to enhance self-care. This effort can lead to improved patient care outcomes by decreasing job turnover, burnout, and compassion fatigue. The participants in this project were pre-licensure nursing students in the final semester of nursing school. Participants attended a didactic lecture, completed the Mindful …
Work Well: Promoting Health Behaviors And Self-Care Amongst Public School Faculty, Staff, & Administrators, Sherri Smith
Work Well: Promoting Health Behaviors And Self-Care Amongst Public School Faculty, Staff, & Administrators, Sherri Smith
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Workplace wellness is a critical aspect within an organization. Failure to encourage and meet the wellness needs of staff can lead to increased absenteeism, decreased productivity, as well as increased stress levels. Improved workplace wellness in an academic setting has not only potential positive impact on employees but also the students they teach. Evidence shows that implementing wellness initiatives in academic settings has the potential to improve the overall wellbeing of teachers as well as students. Interventions include a Walkabout Challenge, a Caring Peer Group, and education. The interventions are an effort to improve self-care habits amongst faculty and staff …
Investigating Compassion Fatigue In Medical-Surgical Nurses, Tammy Darlene Shepherd
Investigating Compassion Fatigue In Medical-Surgical Nurses, Tammy Darlene Shepherd
Nursing Theses and Capstone Projects
Medical-surgical nurses are consumed by providing care to patients and families and often forget to care for themselves. Compassion fatigue can lead to lack of caring for one’s self in the nurse’s life. The purpose of this thesis was to examine the existence of compassion fatigue among medical-surgical nurses and determine the correlation between the range of years of nursing experience and range of age in years. A review of the literature has identified that nurses should practice self-care to combat compassion fatigue. The theoretical framework was based on Jean Watson’s Theory of Transpersonal Caring. The Professional Quality of Life …
Self-Care In Bsn Students: Developing A Self-Care Plan, Jamie Davis Brandon
Self-Care In Bsn Students: Developing A Self-Care Plan, Jamie Davis Brandon
Nursing Theses and Capstone Projects
Stress is an issue of concern in nursing practice and nursing education. Stress leads to burn out and compassion fatigue in the nurse and student nurse. To combat stress, professional organizations advocate for self-care practices. Research indicates self-care practice can reduce stress levels and increase health and wellness. An evidenced-based DNP project was conducted over a seven-week time frame during a mental health nursing course to educate senior BSN students on different dimensions of self-care to reduce stress levels and increase use of self-care practices.
Compassion Fatigue: Exploring The Impact On Emergency Department Nurses, Lauren E. Pittman
Compassion Fatigue: Exploring The Impact On Emergency Department Nurses, Lauren E. Pittman
Nursing Theses and Capstone Projects
The purpose of this thesis project was to explore levels of compassion fatigue in emergency department nurses. Compassion fatigue has directly affected many nurses’ lives as well as impacting the field of nursing in various ways. Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring served as the theoretical framework for the study. The literature maintains that the prevalence of compassion fatigue has been established, yet severity varies among institutions and specialties. A quantitative study to determine the level of compassion fatigue in ED nurses was conducted by utilizing a group on the social media site Facebook that is specific to travel nurses …
Lived Experiences Of Individuals With End-Stage Renal Disease On Peritoneal Dialysis, Jessica W. Airheart
Lived Experiences Of Individuals With End-Stage Renal Disease On Peritoneal Dialysis, Jessica W. Airheart
Nursing Theses and Capstone Projects
End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is a prevalent condition among the elderly population in the United States. ESRD is the most feared stage of chronic kidney disease (CKD), as it is a terminal diagnosis requiring long-term management. Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is the most common method of home-dialysis treatment for individuals with ESRD. The purpose of this research is to gain insight into patient experiences of integrating PD therapy into daily lifestyle for a selected sample of people diagnosed with ESRD and currently on PD therapy. The research questions addressed include: how decisions about ESRD treatment options are made, choosing between PD …
The Effect Of Diabetes Education On Self-Efficacy And Readmission Rates Of Diabetic Patients, Angela M. Rasheed
The Effect Of Diabetes Education On Self-Efficacy And Readmission Rates Of Diabetic Patients, Angela M. Rasheed
Nursing Theses and Capstone Projects
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of a diabetes education program on self-efficacy and readmission rates of diabetic patients. All participants were recruited based on their current enrollment with one of the largest primary care physician's practices in the Southeastern United States. Qualifying criteria included the diagnosis of being either diabetic type I or II and commitment to attend a five-week diabetes educational workshop. Participants were given the Diabetes Self-Efficacy Survey at the initial start of the diabetes educational program and also at the end of the five-week workshop to evaluate the effectiveness of the diabetes …