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Decreasing Anxiety In Nursing Students, Christina R. Purfeerst
Decreasing Anxiety In Nursing Students, Christina R. Purfeerst
Master of Arts/Science in Nursing Scholarly Projects
The purpose of this paper is to identify and recommend strategies for nursing faculty to help reduce nursing students’ anxiety in a clinical setting. High levels of anxiety during clinical can decrease learning. It is important for clinical faculty to support and promote a positive learning environment. Strategies to help reduce anxiety include providing consistent clinical placement, peer mentoring, counseling, faculty role modeling, and developing positive student and staff relationships at clinical sites.
The Use Of Simulated Amniotic Fluid In Preventing Feeding Intolerance And Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Grethe Mortensen
The Use Of Simulated Amniotic Fluid In Preventing Feeding Intolerance And Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Grethe Mortensen
Master of Arts/Science in Nursing Scholarly Projects
No abstract provided.
Diagnosis And Management Of Hepatitis C In The Primary Care Setting, Denise Christiansen
Diagnosis And Management Of Hepatitis C In The Primary Care Setting, Denise Christiansen
Master of Arts/Science in Nursing Scholarly Projects
No abstract provided.
Vitamin D Supplementation As An Adjunct Treatment For Hypertension, Selamawit Kifleyesus
Vitamin D Supplementation As An Adjunct Treatment For Hypertension, Selamawit Kifleyesus
Master of Arts/Science in Nursing Scholarly Projects
No abstract provided.
Supporting Inclusivity And Social Justice Literacy In Nursing Education Programs, Suzanne Burke Lehman
Supporting Inclusivity And Social Justice Literacy In Nursing Education Programs, Suzanne Burke Lehman
Master of Arts/Science in Nursing Scholarly Projects
Healthcare in the United States is not meeting the needs of its citizens. Inequality based on race and economics has been well documented in recent years. Nurses have the power to positively influence healthcare inequities and change the landscape of today’s healthcare system. Nursing education programs can be a catalyst for this change. Through the creation of supportive practices, nursing education programs can be instrumental in helping future nurses increase their awareness and understanding of culture, race, and social justice in healthcare.
Neonatal Transport Team Performance: Raising The Bar, Tammy R. Lyons
Neonatal Transport Team Performance: Raising The Bar, Tammy R. Lyons
Master of Arts/Science in Nursing Scholarly Projects
No abstract provided.
Acute Hiv Infection A Primary Care Dilemma, Anne Florence Njenga
Acute Hiv Infection A Primary Care Dilemma, Anne Florence Njenga
Master of Arts/Science in Nursing Scholarly Projects
No abstract provided.
Vitamin D And Its Use In The Prevention Of Breast Cancer, Lesley Rae Kurowski
Vitamin D And Its Use In The Prevention Of Breast Cancer, Lesley Rae Kurowski
Master of Arts/Science in Nursing Scholarly Projects
No abstract provided.
Debriefing After Simulation: Guidelines For Faculty And Students, Cynthia Renee Johnson Pivec
Debriefing After Simulation: Guidelines For Faculty And Students, Cynthia Renee Johnson Pivec
Master of Arts/Science in Nursing Scholarly Projects
Debriefing is an essential component of simulation that is used in nursing education. It can be defined as an activity that follows a simulation experience that is led by a facilitator where feedback is provided on the participants’ performance, all aspects of the simulation activities are discussed, and reflective thinking is encouraged. The review of the literature identifies significant learning occurs through discussion and reflection during debriefing. The literature also illustrates the need for research on the process, the environment, the student and facilitator roles, a theoretical framework, and a model for debriefing. The purpose of this project is to …
Development Of A Clinical Assessment Tool For Seizure Observation, Sarah Koch Engkjer
Development Of A Clinical Assessment Tool For Seizure Observation, Sarah Koch Engkjer
Master of Arts/Science in Nursing Scholarly Projects
The utility of long term video-EEG monitoring is well established and has diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic functions. Patients are admitted to the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) to have medications lowered for seizure provocation. Electrographic and clinical information from the seizures are analyzed for the purpose of classifying and treating epilepsy. Clinical or ictal assessment is an interactive and demanding skill. Factors inherent in the seizures often limit the accuracy and detail of an ictal assessment. The literature suggests that an observational tool for use during ictal assessment may help to improve accuracy. To date, a standardized tool for use in …
Persistent Pain In The Elderly: Improving Practice With Newman's Theory Of Health As Expanding Consciousness, Laura Quigg
Persistent Pain In The Elderly: Improving Practice With Newman's Theory Of Health As Expanding Consciousness, Laura Quigg
Master of Arts/Science in Nursing Scholarly Projects
No abstract provided.
Assessing The Use Of High Quality Multiple Choice Exam Questions In Undergraduate Nursing Education: Are Educators Making The Grade?, Theresa Guentzel Reichert
Assessing The Use Of High Quality Multiple Choice Exam Questions In Undergraduate Nursing Education: Are Educators Making The Grade?, Theresa Guentzel Reichert
Master of Arts/Science in Nursing Scholarly Projects
Evidence based guidelines for the development and assessment of multiple choice test item quality and validity are well documented in the literature, however contemporary evidence indicates that multiple choice exams used to assess student competency in undergraduate nursing education are heavily flawed. These exams subject students to invalid, low quality measures of their academic performance. The results from the literature review are significant because multiple choice exams serve as a primary assessment of student success. Failure to adequately assess student performance can have dire consequences on student grades, career opportunities, and future scholarship. Inaccurately assessing student competency dramatically affects the …
Delegation Skills: Essential To The Contemporary Nurse, Violette Alice Ruff
Delegation Skills: Essential To The Contemporary Nurse, Violette Alice Ruff
Master of Arts/Science in Nursing Scholarly Projects
Developing economic rationalism is putting more low cost unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) at the bedside. They are employed to perform repetitive, low-risk patient care activities that in the past were routinely done exclusively by the registered nurse (RN). This new model of practice is considered the viable option or alternative to care provided primarily by the RN, whereby the demand for UAP is only going to grow (Kleinman & Saccomanno, 2006). Most nurse graduates and practicing nurses lack the expertise to delegate direct care to unlicensed personnel. Registered nurses practicing in a variety of health care settings report a lack …
Fostering Resiliency After A Loss: A Focus On Adjustment Disorder Related To Bereavement, Lydia M. Greis
Fostering Resiliency After A Loss: A Focus On Adjustment Disorder Related To Bereavement, Lydia M. Greis
Master of Arts/Science in Nursing Scholarly Projects
No abstract provided.
The Use Of Probiotics In Preventing Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Linda Graeve
The Use Of Probiotics In Preventing Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Linda Graeve
Master of Arts/Science in Nursing Scholarly Projects
No abstract provided.
The Effect Of Exercise On Insulin Resistance, Lisa Adele Shriver
The Effect Of Exercise On Insulin Resistance, Lisa Adele Shriver
Master of Arts/Science in Nursing Scholarly Projects
No abstract provided.
A Critical Review Of The Literature Regarding Positioning For The Treatment Of Gastroesophageal Reflux In Neonates, Susan M. Pfister
A Critical Review Of The Literature Regarding Positioning For The Treatment Of Gastroesophageal Reflux In Neonates, Susan M. Pfister
Master of Arts/Science in Nursing Scholarly Projects
No abstract provided.
Information Technology: Rns Contribute To Meaningful Use Criteria, Kathleen Keller
Information Technology: Rns Contribute To Meaningful Use Criteria, Kathleen Keller
Master of Arts/Science in Nursing Scholarly Projects
No abstract provided.
Hpv And Anal Dysplasia In Men Who Have Sex With Men: An Indicator For Anal Papanicolaou Screening, Robyn Achmann
Hpv And Anal Dysplasia In Men Who Have Sex With Men: An Indicator For Anal Papanicolaou Screening, Robyn Achmann
Master of Arts/Science in Nursing Scholarly Projects
No abstract provided.
Affecting Change In Tobacco Dependence Through Nursing Education, Kelly Jean Henson-Evertz
Affecting Change In Tobacco Dependence Through Nursing Education, Kelly Jean Henson-Evertz
Master of Arts/Science in Nursing Scholarly Projects
More than 20% of the population in the United Sates (U.S.) is tobacco dependent.
Tobacco abuse is a chronic relapsing condition that requires intervention with effective tobacco
dependence treatment such as cessation education, counseling, and medication. Nurses are on
the frontline of patient care education, and have the potential to be effective change agents in
tobacco dependence. A literature review found a consistent lack of (a) standardized tobacco
education curricula in nursing programs, (b) student tobacco cessation knowledge, (c) selfefficacy,
(d) clinical experience with tobacco dependent patients, and (e) undergraduate nursing
faculty beliefs, values, or perceptions. Recommendations call for instituting …
The Effect Length Of Rest Has On Self-Rated Pain Relief In Patients Following A Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection, Maria Michele Kludt
The Effect Length Of Rest Has On Self-Rated Pain Relief In Patients Following A Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection, Maria Michele Kludt
Master of Arts/Science in Nursing Scholarly Projects
A lumbar epidural steroid injection is aimed at decreasing inflammation in the low back and causing a residual decrease in low back and radicular pain. There is currently no community standard regarding the amount of bed rest and activity following a lumbar epidural steroid injection (LESI). The aim of this research was to determine if there is a relationship between length of rest and self-rated pain relief, disability and side effects following interlaminar LESIs in a given clinic population. A total of 110 subjects were recruited with an age range between 23 and 85. Mean age of the control group …
Exercise As A Primary, Secondary And Tertiary Intervention In Alzheimer’S Disease, Sara Duerr
Exercise As A Primary, Secondary And Tertiary Intervention In Alzheimer’S Disease, Sara Duerr
Master of Arts/Science in Nursing Scholarly Projects
No abstract provided.
Focus Group Initiative: Increase Student Participation In Program Planning And Evaluation, Sarah B. Beman
Focus Group Initiative: Increase Student Participation In Program Planning And Evaluation, Sarah B. Beman
Master of Arts/Science in Nursing Scholarly Projects
The purpose of this paper is to gain a better insight into nursing student participation in governance activities of St. Catherine University Associate Degree Nursing Program. The Associate Degree Nursing Program (ADNP) has lacked student input into governance activities, and is missing a process to engage student input. Qualitative research was conducted to ascertain ways to improve student participation in program governance activities. The author completed two pilot focus groups with one cohort of ADNP students to test the process and determine feasibility throughout the program during fall term of 2010. The author took the results from that process to …
Enhancing Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Through Prenatal Education, Cherste K. Eidman
Enhancing Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Through Prenatal Education, Cherste K. Eidman
Master of Arts/Science in Nursing Scholarly Projects
The benefits of breastfeeding are becoming widely recognized. The majority of women believe breast milk to be the optimal food for infants. This is evidenced by the high initiation rates. Despite the high initiation rate, there is a significant drop off rate after the women go home from the hospital (Bernaix, Beaman, Schmidt, Harris, & Miller, 2010). This decline suggests that new mothers have been given the information, but not the tools to be successful. The steep drop off in breastfeeding rates during the first few weeks of the infant’s life represents a gap in breastfeeding education. Women need more …