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Selecting Success: Admitting Adn Students With The Highest Probability Of Success, Elizabeth Ann Beverly
Selecting Success: Admitting Adn Students With The Highest Probability Of Success, Elizabeth Ann Beverly
Murray State Theses and Dissertations
Abstract
Declining numbers in healthcare workers are nearing critical levels. In the next few years, more than a million nursing positions are predicted to be needed, increasing the demand on institutions to produce quality and competent graduates in health-related fields. Hundreds of potential students apply for nursing programs each semester, and numerous qualified applicants are denied admission due to limited space, thus placing emphasis on the selective admissions process.
This study serves to validate current admissions criteria utilized by the nursing program at Hopkinsville Community College (HCC) to ensure students with the highest probability for success are admitted. Participants include …
Barriers To Change For Augmentative And Alternative Communication, Lauren E. Brown
Barriers To Change For Augmentative And Alternative Communication, Lauren E. Brown
Murray State Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of counseling training on speech language pathologists’ (SLPs) perceived competency to address Attitude Barriers within the augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) assessment process as presented by Beukelman and Mirenda (2005). Counseling techniques, such as the use of the Readiness to Change© tool, are within the scope of practice for SLPs. Unfortunately, there is a lack of research on how to apply these tools and techniques with individuals who use AAC .
A training seminar was conducted to educate participants in the use of the Readiness to Change© tool. Data was …