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Nurturing The Novice: Lnitiating The Journey Of Transformational Shifts In The Development Of Future Nurse Mentors, Brenda Ranstrom-Llambes
Nurturing The Novice: Lnitiating The Journey Of Transformational Shifts In The Development Of Future Nurse Mentors, Brenda Ranstrom-Llambes
Theses and Graduate Projects
The nursing profession is facing a shortage of 400,000 RNs by 2020 (Shirey, 2006), many of them holding Ieadership positions, This situation could lead to a large number of novice nurse leaders during a time when the demands for dynamic and effective leadership are growing in the evolving and complex healthcare environment. Now is the time to educate current leaders regarding the role they play in the success or failure of these novice leaders. By incorporating knowledge from Jean Watson's (1985, 2005) Caring Theory, Bernard Bass' (1985, 1998) Transformational Leadership Theory and Patricia Benner's (2001) adaptation of the Dreyfus Skill …
Struggling With Disconnection: The Lived Experience Of Being Homeless And In Need Of Healthcare, Nonceba Mbangata
Struggling With Disconnection: The Lived Experience Of Being Homeless And In Need Of Healthcare, Nonceba Mbangata
Theses and Graduate Projects
The intent of this field project was to study the disconnection that is experienced by homeless persons within the healthcare system. Homelessness is a growing concern that affects all age groups throughout the United States. It is not a secret that the increase in homelessness is stressing the health care system and limiting choices of becoming a healthy individual. The state of the health care system today and the nomadic habits of homeless persons make it impossible for those struggling with homelessness to stay connected to health care services. This project will illuminate the lived experiences of homeless persons as …
Bridging The Gap With Old Order Amish: A Cultural Brokering Model Based On Culture Care Theory, Sharon M. Mcgill
Bridging The Gap With Old Order Amish: A Cultural Brokering Model Based On Culture Care Theory, Sharon M. Mcgill
Theses and Graduate Projects
The Old Order Amish people have chosen to live a humble lifestyle consistent with their cultural beliefs and values. This lifestyle guides the Amish people in utilizing home based care (generic care) for their everyday health need.s and professional care (Western medical- care) to meet their needs during a health crisis. In fact many Old Order Amish seek professional care as the last resort. The purpose of this protect is to develop a model of advanced transcultural nursing practice that bridges the gaps between the Old Order Amish generic care practices and Western professional health care practices - This model …
Leadership Competencies In Today's Complex Healthcare Environment, Judy Moseley
Leadership Competencies In Today's Complex Healthcare Environment, Judy Moseley
Theses and Graduate Projects
The increasingly diverse, multicultural population in the United States is offering significant challenges to nurses to provide culturally competent care. If the provision of the best possible care for all patients is the goal, nurse leaders must have the expertise and skill to lead staff through the complex problems of organizations. Nurses must possess the ability to generate solutions consistent with the organization's mission and with sensitivity to the needs of a diverse patient population. Through the interconnected processes of teaching and practice, an innovative Master of Arts in Nursing program that emphasizes transcultural nursing practice experience for leaders was …
The Prevalence Of Herbal Product Use In The Treatment And Management Of Diabetes In The Latino Population, Gobind Tarchand
The Prevalence Of Herbal Product Use In The Treatment And Management Of Diabetes In The Latino Population, Gobind Tarchand
Theses and Graduate Projects
Background. Healthcare providers are often concerned about the use of alternative treatments by patients of Hispanic decent. Herbal product use is one type of alternative treatment that is most concerning. This study examined the prevalence of herbal product use for diabetes control by a sample of patients of Hispanic decent. Methods. A convenience sample of 42 patients of Hispanic decent with type 2 diabetes was surveyed. Following a descriptive, quantitative design, questionnaires were available in both English and Spanish and were distributed to participants by the diabetic educator at La Clinica en Lake. Questions were asked about demographics, diabetes status …