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School Of Nursing News, Georgia Southern University

School of Nursing News (2013-2023)

• Georgia Southern Named One of the Most Affordable for Online Nursing Education

School Of Nursing News, Georgia Southern University

School of Nursing News (2013-2023)

• Hartley Named Legislative Director for GANS

School Of Nursing News, Georgia Southern University

School of Nursing News (2013-2023)

• Nursing Students Experience Simulated Dementia

School Of Nursing News, Georgia Southern University

School of Nursing News (2013-2023)

• MSN Program Ranked One of the Best for 2018

School Of Nursing News, Georgia Southern University

School of Nursing News (2013-2023)

• School of Nursing Faculty and Alumnus Present at Dawn’s Daughter Leadership Academy

School Of Nursing News, Georgia Southern University

School of Nursing News (2013-2023)

• Georgia Southern nursing students receive 2018 Abbie Lorene DeLoach Memorial Scholarships

School Of Nursing News, Georgia Southern University

School of Nursing News (2013-2023)

• Georgia Southern nursing students receive 2018 Abbie Lorene DeLoach Memorial Scholarships

Developmental Outcomes Of Pediatric Cancer Survivors After Chemotherapy, Kaley Scanlon

Honors College Theses

PURPOSE: With the increased survival rates in pediatric cancer, these patients are exhibiting new possible long-term side effects, such as delays in cognitive and social-emotional development. The purpose of this research study is to assess the cognitive and social-emotional developmental outcomes of pediatric cancer survivors who currently receive chemotherapy or have received chemotherapy in the past.

DESIGN/METHODS: This pilot study used a quantitative survey to assess cognitive and social-emotional developmental outcomes of pediatric cancer survivors. The inclusion criteria for this study included parents of school aged children (ages 5-18) who received chemotherapy for at least six months, either currently or …

Student Nurses Perception Of Ability To Provide Care Internationally, Cassie A. Williams

Honors College Theses

PUPOSE: With diversity expected to increase in the future, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) education regarding international nursing care and cultural competency was explored. Specifically, the purpose of this research was to determine whether current BSN students believe they are capable of providing appropriate care to international patients and/or patients of different cultural backgrounds.

METHODOLOGY: A mixed-methods survey was designed to assess student’s perception of ability to care for and interact with international patients and patients of different cultural backgrounds. Additionally, it was assessed whether students believed more cultural education should be provided by the School of Nursing.

RESULTS: …

Factors Affecting Quality Of Life For Children With Asthma, Sheri K. Carey, Crystal M. Edds-Mcafee, Valerie Martinez, Kathy Thornton, Antonio P. Gutierrez

School of Nursing Faculty Presentations

BACKGROUND: In the U.S., asthma is the most common chronic illness in children under 18 years. An exploration of asthma admission rates in emergency departments indicated this was also the case for Southeast Georgia. Despite the availability of effective asthma treatments and interventions, asthma continues to severely impact children’s health-related QOL. PURPOSE: This exploratory study sought to assess quality of life (QOL) issues facing children with asthma and their caregivers. Specifically, this study aimed to 1) Determine the baseline QOL in children with asthma and their parents/caregivers, & 2) Determine what factors affect QOL for children with asthma and their …