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Collegiality And Job Satisfaction Among Nurse Faculty, Kelsey Phillips

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Nurse faculty turnover has been attributed to low levels of support, low wages, long work hours, uncertainty, and an unpleasant work environment. Leaders must find interventions that will impact the collegiality of nurse faculty, the perceived level of support from leadership, and in result retain their faculty. Purpose: Based on a literature review, this quality improvement project aims to determine if implementing a monthly catered lunch promotes collegiality and improves job satisfaction for nursing faculty in a community college in East Texas. Methods: To determine the impact of monthly catered lunches, a pre-and post-intervention tool [Perceived Organizational Support (POS)] will …

Nursing Faculty As Self-Care Influencers: Current Nursing Students’ Perspectives, Shane Yardley

Dissertations

The future of health care depends on nurses who can provide expert patient care and are equally prepared to care for themselves. This balance allows nurses to effectively model caring for themselves to their patients while also enabling them to withstand the inevitable rigors of the profession. As role models, nursing faculty exhibit behaviors that influence students or role aspirants' ability and motivation to successfully perform self-care. For nursing faculty to be intentional in their influence in this area, they must understand what students interpret as helpful and detrimental in facilitating their self-care. The purpose of this study was to …

Exploring The Degrees Of Ableism Nursing Students With Disabilities Experience, Elizabeth Ruth Brox

Dissertations

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2020) estimated about 24% of adults in the United States live with a disability. However, the literature suggested only 4.4% of healthcare workers reported having a disability in the United States. Stigmatization and ableism have likely led to nurses hiding their disabilities while practicing, creating less diversity and representation in practice. When healthcare workers have little resemblance to the population they serve, it can lead to distrust, uncaring behaviors, and feelings of exclusion. Increasing diversity and helping to recognize the value of disability in practice could begin in nursing school. This study aimed …

Perspectives Of Academic Nurse Leaders Regarding Mentorship Of Novice Nurse Faculty, Suzanne Campbell

Dissertations

This qualitative descriptive study sought to describe the perspectives of academic nurse leaders (ANLs) in direction of mentorship for novice nurse faculty. By examining the experiences and perspectives of these individuals, vital knowledge gained from this study will benefit future academic nurse leaders, faculty, students, and stakeholders in easing the difficult transition novice nurse faculty face as they enter academia. These perspectives had not previously been studied in depth. Fourteen participants were interviewed who served as deans, directors, or department heads of nursing education programs in Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing programs at U.S. public …

“I’M Stressed—You Have To Do Something To Help Me:” The Relationship Between Student Academic Entitlement, Academic Stress, And Satisfaction, Rebbecca L. Nemec

Dissertations

Concern over academic entitlement has grown in higher education in the last two decades. Academic entitlement, defined as unfounded expectations of academic success, undeserved services and unrealistic accommodations (McLellan & Jackson, 2017), in nursing students is an under investigated phenomena. The purpose of this study was to examine the impacts of academic stress and general student satisfaction on academic entitlement beliefs in baccalaureate, junior, and senior level nursing students. In this correlational, cross-sectional study, the transactional theory of stress (Lazarus & Folkman, 1987), and Jeffreys’ (2022) nursing universal retention and success model were used to understand how academic stress and …

Quality Improvement Project: Evaluating The Impact Of An Intrapreneurial Skill Enhancement Program On Enhancing Innovation Perspectives And Overcoming Obstacles Among Nurse Practitioners At A Midwestern Academic Medical Center, Michael Thorn

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Nurse practitioners (NPs) face barriers to being innovative in healthcare because of a need for more resources, education, and cultural inclusion compared to physicians and researchers (Joseph et al., 2019). NPs are often disregarded from involvement in the innovation ecosystem and seen as solely end-users of new products and services (Davis & Glasgow, 2020). This Doctor of Nursing Practice project aimed to assess the impact of a 5-week innovation and intrapreneurship course on NPs' perceptions of their ability to innovate at a Midwest academic hospital. The aim was to address the known innovation education gap that NPs rarely receive. Using …

Assessment Of Ultrasound Utilization For Peripheral Venous Access In Nursing Practices. An Observational Study From An Italian University Hospital, Valentina Cerrone, Vincenzo Andretta, Angela Prendin, Noemi Romano, Veronica Strini, Luigi Fortino, Biagio Santella, Giovanni Boccia

Translational Medicine @ UniSa

Background: Establishing peripheral intravenous access can be challenging, often resulting in care delays, increased complications, and higher healthcare costs. While ultrasound-guided techniques have shown potential in improving success rates and reducing complications, their utilization by nurses varies significantly. Aim: This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and utilization of ultrasound for difficult peripheral venous access among nurses at an Italian university hospital. Methods: Data were collected over six months from 64 nurses across various units. The study assessed the prevalence of ultrasound training, additional education, and the frequency of ultrasound use for venipuncture and tip navigation. Results: Of the 64 …

Lean Implementation Difference Between Lean Maturity, Psychological Well-Being, And Employee Engagement Of Nurses In A Hospital Setting, Kevin E. Smith

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This quantitative study examined the differences of Lean implementation in three settings; (a hospital in a health system where Lean is implemented throughout the system, a hospital that has implemented Lean in a health system that has not implemented Lean, a hospital that has not implemented Lean in a health system that has not implemented Lean) between LM, PWB, and EE among nurses in a hospital setting. The theoretical construct of the job demands-resources model is used to base the study. Three survey instruments (Psychological Well-Being Scale, Utrecht Work Engagement Scale, Lean Healthcare Implementation Self-Assessment Instrument) were self-administered by registered …

Improving Student Perceptions Of Collaboration By Using Interprofessional Education, Valerie L. Beshears

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Educators must include interprofessional education (IPE) in the healthcare provider curriculum. Including IPE is the first step in changing the healthcare culture toward interprofessional practice. The project aims to increase nursing students' perceived ability to collaborate with patients, nurses, and other healthcare professionals by introducing IPE to first-semester nursing students. The students will participate in an IPE activity and score a pre-test/post-test survey to assess their perceived ability to collaborate before and after the IPE activity. The data collected from this activity answered the quality improvement question: Among first-semester nursing students in a BSN program, how does incorporating an IPE …

Evaluation Of Pain Levels And Pain Management In Patients After Elective Total Knee Replacement Surgery, Elif Karahan, Mediha Didem Koçoğlu Ağca, Sevim Çelik

Journal of Perioperative Nursing

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate early pain management outcomes in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty.

Materials and methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted between 1 March and 30 September 2022. The sample consisted of 112 patients who underwent total knee replacement surgery. Data was collected during face-to-face interviews in the first 24 to 48 hours after surgery, using a patient information form and the revised American Pain Society patient outcome questionnaire (APS-POQ-R). One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), independent-samples t test, Kruskal-Wallis test and Mann-Whitney test were used in statistical analyses. Ethical approval, institutional approval and …

Male Student's Perceptions In An Undergraduate Nursing Baccalaureate Program: A Qualitative Study, Jonas Arvin C. Sales

Honors Capstones

There remains a shortage of nurses in the United States. The nursing workforce is aging. Nursing remains majority female. Male nurses can fill the shortage, but men make up only 12% of the workforce. This qualitative study investigated the perspectives of male undergraduate nursing students regarding their education and healthcare roles, the factors contributing to the underrepresentation of men in nursing and explored ideas to attract more men to nursing. A focus group interview was conducted with 13 male baccalaureate nursing students currently enrolled at a midwestern university. Data was analyzed using thematic content analysis. The qualitative analysis generated five …

Evaluating Nurse Comfort Levels Assessing For Depression In An Urban Hospital Setting, Jonathan Shafer, Riley R. Clubb

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Evidence shows that a fraction of nurses are uncomfortable assessing patients for depression. When depression assessments are uncomfortable for the clinician, there may be inconsistencies in practice which can negatively affect patient outcomes. An evidence-based survey was developed and distributed to nurses at an urban hospital in Missouri. The survey assessed nurse's confidence, frequency of assessment, and understanding in evaluating patients for depression. Seventy-three nurses took part in the confidential survey. Thirty percent of the participants reported that they sometimes ask about mood and twenty-one percent reported that they rarely ask about mood. Although results showed that nurses were not …

Improving Quality Of Life In Menopausal Women Through A Best Practice Protocol: The Use Of Hormone Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Module And Exercise, Claire Czerwonka

Evidence-Based Practice Project Reports

Menopause is a normal process of aging, but many of the symptoms negatively impact women’s day-to-day quality of life (QOL), as well as activities of daily living, physical and mental health (ACOG, 2014). Generally, systemic estrogen hormone therapy is indicated for menopause-related vasomotor symptoms, but there is no research further addressing QOL issues or lifestyle management in addition to hormone therapy. The purpose of this evidence-base practice (EBP) project was to implement a menopause protocol to address QOL issues in menopausal women with the use of hormone replacement therapy, education through an online mindfulness module, and the use of exercise. …

Healthier Together: A Holistic Office Protocol Addressing The Chronic Nature Of Children And Adolescents With Adhd, Kimberly Olmos

Evidence-Based Practice Project Reports

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a highly prevalent, chronic condition with symptoms that include inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. ADHD affects six million children in the United States (Tran et al., 2021). The purpose of this evidence-based practice project was to implement a holistic office protocol that addressed the chronicity and future health outcomes of children and adolescents, ages 2-17 years with ADHD through stimulant or non-stimulant medication prescriptions, behavioral therapy referrals, and education surrounding diet, and exercise. A comprehensive, systematic literature search yielded 16 articles to determine best practice when treating children and adolescents with ADHD in primary or …

A Multimodal Approach To Decreasing Hesitancy Of The Influenza Vaccine In The Family Care Setting, Carley J. Ellenberger

Evidence-Based Practice Project Reports

The uptake of the influenza vaccine is the most effective and proactive action an individual can take to defend themselves against the influenza outbreak each season; therefore, it is recommended that everyone at least six months of age and older should receive the annual flu vaccine (CDC, 2022; WHO, 2023). Unfortunately, influenza vaccine hesitancy is demonstrated on a global level affecting the uptake compliance annually each influenza season despite the millions of people that experience influenza symptoms annually (CDC, 2022, WHO, n.d.; Healthy People 2030, n.d.). The PICOT question for this project was in adults, over the age of 18, …

Using Simulation To Enhance Undergraduate Nursing Education, Lori Prewitt Moore, Candice N. Selwyn

CoTL 2024 Posters

This poster presentation will discuss the implementation of simulation-based education in the undergraduate nursing curriculum to increase preparedness in caring for adolescent patients with symptoms of depression and suicidal ideation. This topic aligns with the conference’s theme by identifying the importance of introducing nursing students to urgent and life-threatening simulated healthcare events prior to graduation. The plan for this presentation is to impart information to others regarding the use of the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning’s standards of best practice when implementing innovative, simulation-based education for nursing students. The outcome and objectives for this presentation is to …

The Effect Of Using A Meal Tracking Smartphone Application In Overweight And Obese Adolescents With Prediabetes Or Type 2 Diabetes To Improve Bmi And Hba1c, Lauren Torhorst

Evidence-Based Practice Project Reports

Obesity has become one of the most common chronic pediatric illnesses worldwide and is closely linked to the onset of prediabetes and subsequent Type 2 Diabetes (T2D); therefore, preventing and treating childhood obesity has become a high priority (Hampl et al., 2023). The purpose of this Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) project is to lower Glycosylated Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1C) and Body Mass Index (BMI) in overweight and obese youth with prediabetes and T2D using a meal tracking smartphone application. The Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice Model (JHNEBP) was utilized to pilot this project between two pediatric endocrinology offices located in Southeast Wisconsin. …

An Expansive Framing Intervention And Its Influence On Nursing Students' Perceptions Of Value For Mathematics, Kimberly Evagelatos Beck

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Fall 2023 to Present

Nurses regularly use mathematics on the job, yet they often do not view their work as mathematical. This may indicate a lack of transfer from the nursing school mathematics context to nursing practice. Further, nursing students often perceive very little usefulness and relevance for learning mathematics beyond simple calculations. Expansive Framing (EF) is a theory and instructional technique that has been shown to foster transfer by establishing intercontextuality, or connections made between disparate contexts. This research explored whether creating intercontextuality created through broad framing also improved perceptions of mathematics value and transferability, and how intercontextuality functioned as the driver of …

Cocurricular Activities As Contributors To The Development Of Intercultural Competence In Undergraduate Non-Nursing Allied Health Students: A Causal-Comparative Study, Tanya Lewis

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This quantitative, causal-comparative study aimed to explore the difference between the intercultural development scores of physical therapy assistants, radiological technology, sonography, and surgical technology undergraduate health science students based on their participation in a diversity module. Interculturally competent allied health students transitioning into practice support a more diverse, culturally competent workforce of healthcare workers challenged to care for an increasingly diverse patient population. There is scant research in higher education literature on the intercultural development of undergraduate non-nursing health science students. There is a gap in the literature on whether higher education systems should develop a standardized curriculum that supports …

Effects Of Adverse Childhood Experiences On Predicting Patient Pain Outcomes Later In Life, Melissa Lowry

Honors Scholar Theses

For centuries, pain and pain management has been a driving force in the world of healthcare. Industries continue to strive for a deeper understanding of the mechanisms behind pain sensitivities as well as the best interventions available to overcome these mechanisms. While many of the underlying mechanisms remain unclear, recent research suggests a possible correlation between one’s personal experiences early in life and their perceptions of pain later in adulthood. The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Questionnaire, designed and published in 1998, consists of 10 measures of childhood trauma that can inform healthcare providers of individuals who may require trauma-informed care …

Development And Evaluation Of Trauma Informed Care Education For Licensed Nurses, Kristina O'Meara

Epsilon Sigma at-Large Research Conference

Trauma informed care nursing education is crucial. Trauma informed care is a method of providing health care which understands the likelihood of past and present traumatic events in patients and families. The experience of past or present trauma often led to chronic diseases, substance abuse disorder, fragmented health care, fears surrounding health care, chronic stress, and other negative health consequences. The purpose of this project is to increase licensed nurses’ awareness and ability to practice trauma informed care in clinical practice, as well as promote policy initiation within the health care facilities. Method planning integrated the Knowledge to Action Cycle. …

The Development And Initial Validation Of An Empathy Scale For Higher Education Instructors, Jennifer R. Bridenbaugh

Dean's Leadership Council Library Research Prize

The relationship between a teacher and student can be an important part of student success, especially for students of higher education. One factor that may influence student outcomes is the level of empathy a teacher may demonstrate toward a student. Empathy is an important part of interpersonal relationships as it promotes a feeling or understanding of another’s emotions through taking on a different perspective. Empathy can also produce a response leading to altruistic behavior. According to some theoretical models the prosocial characteristic of empathy contributes to the social emotional competence (SEC) of a teacher or instructor. The higher the SEC …

Mandating Trauma-Informed Care Education For Indiana Nurses: A Health Policy Analysis, Lori Hardie

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Background: The prevalence of trauma exposure poses a significant concern for public health. Extensive research has established the correlation between trauma and adverse health consequences. Studies indicate that adopting trauma-informed care (TIC) can enhance satisfaction, communication, and overall patient health outcomes. However, the current state of TIC education in academic programs and professional practice settings needs to be improved.

Objectives: The goal of this policy analysis project was to devise specific language and strategies to promote the implementation of a TIC education mandate for Indiana nurses.

Methods: The design of this project was an analysis of governmental …

Exploring Perceptions Of Lived Experiences Of Nursing Program Students With Grant Funding Investment In A Community College, Brian Richard Michel

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this qualitative hermeneutical phenomenological study was to explore the lived experiences of nursing program students with grant funding investment in a nursing, allied, and physical health program at a rural community college in Western New York. This rural institution is a member institution of the State University of New York system. The research was guided by the underlying central research question, “What are the perceptions of lived learning experiences made possible through grant funding investment of nursing program students at a rural community college?” Three different data collection methods were used in interviews, a focus group, and …

Scopes Of Practice For Advanced Practice Nursing And Advanced Practice Midwifery In Kenya: A Gap Analysis, Eunice Ndirangu, Rachel Kimani, Catherine Onyancha, Bernard Mutwiri, Beatrice May, Isabel Kambo, Nicholas Koech, Ann Mukuna, Colette Henderson, Constance Shumba

School of Nursing & Midwifery, East Africa

Background: There is increasing global evidence on the impact of advanced nursing andmidwifery practitioners, and Kenya’s healthcare system has an excellent opportunity todevelop scopes of practice and other regulatory frameworks for the integration of theseroles.

Objective: The primary purpose of this gap analysis was to explore the existing evidenceon opportunities and threats toward the integration of the advanced practice nursing(APN) and advanced practice midwifery (APM) roles in Kenya’s healthcare system.

Methods: The study team conducted a structured electronic database search of PubMed,CINAHL, Scopus, EBSCOhost Academic Search Complete, and PsycINFO to retrievearticles and credible websites for reports highlighting the opportunities …

A Job Satisfaction Evaluation Of Nursing In The United States And Greece Utilizing The American Nurses Association's Scope And Standards Of Practice, Audrey Narhi

Honors Projects

Nursing is a multifaceted profession that is constantly evolving with the health needs of the populations it serves. Professional organizations within the field utilize evidence-based practice to provide guidelines of what best-practice nursing is. This study aims to evaluate if the American Nurse's Association (ANA), a professional nursing organization in the United States, supports the realities of nursing in a rural US hospital. An international perspective is also considered by evaluating the same principles to a urban hospital in Athens, Greece. Categories that align with ANA Scope and Standards, including workplace environment, career development, supervisor relationships, and personal work practice, …

Experiences Of Undergraduate Nursing Faculty Adapting To The Changes Of The Next Generation Nclex, Marlene Kilpack Whiteside

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Undergraduate nursing faculty are responsible for preparing nursing students for patient care in a dynamic health care setting and are challenged with meeting the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) change to the Next Generation NCLEX (NGN). The National Council of State Boards of Nursing recommended the incorporation of the Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (CJMM) and competency-based curriculum in preparation for NGN testing that began in 2023. Understanding how faculty experienced and adapted to changes in curriculum, patient-centered instruction, and NGN testing may help future nurse faculty in adapting. The purpose of this basic exploratory, qualitative study guided by the achievement …

Student Attitudes About Cultural Humility Within Nursing Curriculum: A Survey Of Undergraduate Nursing Students At A Northeastern University, Kacia Smith

UVM Patrick Leahy Honors College Senior Theses

Cultural humility is the practice of continuous self-reflection and critique where an individual learns about a culture and explores their own personal beliefs and cultural identity. This allows for the deconstruction of biases and assumptions, and the acknowledgment of power imbalances. This in turn helps to build respectful, honest, and trustworthy relationships with others and holds institutions accountable. In the context of the field of nursing, cultural humility plays an important role in creating positive client experiences and healthcare outcomes. Within nursing school accreditation standards, however, cultural humility is not an explicit domain outlined. With that, the incorporation of cultural …

"Girls Don't Strike Without Provocation.": African American Women, The General Strike, And The Good Samaritan Hospital School Of Nursing, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1956-1959., Francena F.L. Turner

Sociology Department Faculty Working Papers

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The Impact Of Education On The Sustainable Development Goals Through Critical Pedagogy On Nursing Graduates, Lorraine Fields

University of Wollongong Thesis Collection 2017+

The world as we know it is becoming increasingly impacted by complex and interconnected global challenges. From poverty, hunger and global pandemics to climate change and widespread inequities, people and planet are being affected. The ambitious goals for global betterment set by the United Nations (UN) in 2015 aim to address these global challenges as well as numerous others through the targets of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the year 2030 (UN, 2015). With the 2030 deadline fast approaching, time is running out for achieving the SDGs.

Nurses are recognised as key players in achievement of the SDGs, …