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Integrating A Biblical Worldview In Nursing Practice, Hannah Malafy Dec 2022

Integrating A Biblical Worldview In Nursing Practice, Hannah Malafy

Honors Senior Colloquium

The Christian of today has the weighty task of discerning biblical truth in the midst of widely varying perspectives on every matter imaginable—especially in the healthcare setting. This essay aims to bring clarity to this mission by outlining the basic content of a biblical worldview, the defining characteristics of the nursing profession, and how the Christian with a biblical worldview approaches two specific areas of contention within the nursing profession.


Sacrificial Service, Clem Boyd Oct 2022

Sacrificial Service, Clem Boyd

Staff Publications

No abstract provided.


Nursing Practice Grounded In Biblical Truth, Thomas White Oct 2022

Nursing Practice Grounded In Biblical Truth, Thomas White

Administrative Personnel Publications

No abstract provided.


President's Perspective, Thomas White Oct 2022

President's Perspective, Thomas White

Administrative Personnel Publications

No abstract provided.


Pursuing Advanced Practice: Inspiring Graduate Education, Kim Higginbotham Oct 2022

Pursuing Advanced Practice: Inspiring Graduate Education, Kim Higginbotham

Nursing Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


The Ripple Effect, Jeffrey Gilbert Oct 2022

The Ripple Effect, Jeffrey Gilbert

Communication Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Living Out Micah 6:8 As A Family Nurse Practitioner, Marcia (Knaus) Williams Nov 2016

Living Out Micah 6:8 As A Family Nurse Practitioner, Marcia (Knaus) Williams

Alumni Publications

No abstract provided.


Starting Locally, Thinking Globally As A Public Health Nurse, Heather Hall Nov 2016

Starting Locally, Thinking Globally As A Public Health Nurse, Heather Hall

Alumni Publications

No abstract provided.


M.S.N. Offers Online Options, Faster Tracks, Sharon K. Christman Nov 2016

M.S.N. Offers Online Options, Faster Tracks, Sharon K. Christman

Nursing Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


New Global Health Certificate Program For Nurse Professionals, Beth Ford Aug 2014

New Global Health Certificate Program For Nurse Professionals, Beth Ford

News Releases

A new certificate program designed for advanced practice nurses will begin January 2015 at Cedarville University. The Global Health Ministries certificate program will provide nurse leaders with knowledge and skills that will strengthen their career and uniquely position them to address trends in contemporary nursing practice, domestically and globally.


Effectiveness Of Clinical Scenarios In Improving Student Interprofessional Skills And Attitudes, Ashley Peterson, Mike Pelyhes, Laura Cummings, Phillip L. Thornton, Zachary N. Jenkins Dec 2013

Effectiveness Of Clinical Scenarios In Improving Student Interprofessional Skills And Attitudes, Ashley Peterson, Mike Pelyhes, Laura Cummings, Phillip L. Thornton, Zachary N. Jenkins

Pharmacy and Nursing Student Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Poster Session

Background: “Interprofessional education (IPE) is defined as the process by which individuals from two or more health professions learn with, from, and about each other across the spectrum of their education to improve collaboration, practice, and the quality of health care.” [1] Interprofessional Education has recently gained interest as an important aspect of training in healthcare professions, attracting the attention and support of several key pharmacy organizations. Various models of IPE have been implemented to facilitate collaboration among medical, nursing, pharmacy, and social work students and professionals. One model found to be particularly effective among pharmacy students is a mock …


Nursing Student Receives Tylenol Future Care Scholarship, Bethany Brock Dec 2012

Nursing Student Receives Tylenol Future Care Scholarship, Bethany Brock

News Releases

Ashley Short, a junior nursing student minoring in cross-cultural nursing, is one of 40 recipients of the Tylenol Future Care Scholarship out of over 25,000 students who applied.


Patient Hand-Off, Amy Cuddington, Olivia Johnson Nov 2012

Patient Hand-Off, Amy Cuddington, Olivia Johnson

Pharmacy and Nursing Student Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Poster Session

During a patient‘s stay in the hospital, many nurses will be involved in that patient’s care. It is vital that nurses communicate well during change-of-shift report to ensure quality and continuity of care. According to the Joint Commission Center for Transforming Healthcare, 80% of serious medical errors occur due to miscommunication between health care providers when patient responsibility is handed-off. The Hand-off Communications Project found that over 37% of handovers were defective and did not allow the receiver to safely care for the patient. Defective hand-off can lead to patient harm, delayed or improper treatment, and increased length of hospital …


Sleep Disturbances In Mental Health Care: A Review Of Literature On Nursing Interventions, Sarah Jungbauer, Kara Taylor Nov 2012

Sleep Disturbances In Mental Health Care: A Review Of Literature On Nursing Interventions, Sarah Jungbauer, Kara Taylor

Pharmacy and Nursing Student Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Poster Session

Sleep is essential in the repair and renewal of cells and tissues. It allows the body to recover from the wear and tear of life’s daily activities, slows metabolism, decreases heart workload, relaxes body muscles, and preserves energy. Sleep deprivation caused by psychological disorder can cause anxiety, euphoria, irritability, and memory impairment. Insomnia is associated with depression, anxiety disorders, deficient work performance, drug abuse, and reduction in productivity. The purpose of this study is to determine what nursing interventions are available to improve the sleep quality of mental health care patients.


A Qualitative Study Of Mothers Who Work Full-Time As Hospital Floor Nurses, Michael W. Firmin, Megan Bailey Pathammavong Jan 2012

A Qualitative Study Of Mothers Who Work Full-Time As Hospital Floor Nurses, Michael W. Firmin, Megan Bailey Pathammavong

Psychology Faculty Publications

We conducted qualitative interviews with a sample of 13 female floor nurses in a Midwest hospital. The women worked full-time and also had children at home for whom they provided care. The overall four results reported include particular challenges they faced in their dual-roles, including separating home from work, high stress, sleep deprivation, odd hours, and difficulty in advancing due to home life pressures. The nurses also related perceived assets and drawbacks of their profession for the given season of life. They described what they believed to be necessities for success in the dual-roles of professional nurse and care taker. …


What Should Oncology Nurses Know When Caring For Veterans?, Elizabeth A. Delaney Nov 2011

What Should Oncology Nurses Know When Caring For Veterans?, Elizabeth A. Delaney

Nursing Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.