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Practice Theory Development: A Model For Person-Centered Care, S. Cumbie, Virginia Conley, M. Burman, C. Weinert
Practice Theory Development: A Model For Person-Centered Care, S. Cumbie, Virginia Conley, M. Burman, C. Weinert
Virginia M. Conley
No abstract provided.
Becoming A Registered Nurse: The Nurse Extern Experience, K. Starr, Virginia Conley
Becoming A Registered Nurse: The Nurse Extern Experience, K. Starr, Virginia Conley
Virginia M. Conley
Little is known about the perceptions of nursing students externing in newly developed hospital-based programs that focus on socialization and transition to the registered nurse (RN) role rather than on institutional recruitment and retention goals. This qualitative study explored student nurse externs' expectations, experiences, and benefits of participation in a student-focused externship program. Externs wanted to gain experience with skills and learn what it was like to be an RN. Goals were met or exceeded by becoming comfortable in the externship role, growing in skill performance and confidence, and becoming members of the healthcare team. The experience fostered growth from …
Informational Needs Of Caregivers Of Terminal Patients In A Rural State, Virginia Conley, M. Burman
Informational Needs Of Caregivers Of Terminal Patients In A Rural State, Virginia Conley, M. Burman
Virginia M. Conley
Home care of a terminally ill family member is stressful, especially in rural areas. This qualitative study sought to determine informational needs of rural caregivers and how that information is obtained. Although most caregivers stated satisfaction with available information, mostly obtained from physicians and nurses, their behavior belied their satisfaction. Assertive and self-reliant, they used informal communications rather than written information to meet most of their needs. Approaches home care nurses can use to help caregivers obtain important information are presented.
Never Did I Know: Iowa Nurses Association Resolution 2010 #2, Virginia Conley
Never Did I Know: Iowa Nurses Association Resolution 2010 #2, Virginia Conley
Virginia M. Conley
No abstract provided.
Patient And Parent/Guardian Perspectives On The Health Care Of Adults With Mental Retardation, Sarah Voss Horrell, William Maclean, Virginia Conley
Patient And Parent/Guardian Perspectives On The Health Care Of Adults With Mental Retardation, Sarah Voss Horrell, William Maclean, Virginia Conley
Virginia M. Conley
Individuals with mental retardation and their parents/guardians have long been neglected in health care research. In this study we used a qualitative methodology to describe the experiences adults with mental retardation and their parents/guardians have with the delivery of primary care services. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with 12 adults who had mental retardation and 9 parents/guardians. The grounded theory approach was utilized to guide data collection and analysis. Findings suggest an overall positive experience with primary care services. Unique themes were identified that distinguished parent/guardian experiences from those of adults with mental retardation, who focused on immediate, concrete issues …