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Rediscovering The Art Of Nursing For Nursing Practice, Deborah Henry

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The art of nursing is discussed throughout nursing literature but research on the topic is lacking. The purpose of this research was to reveal experiences of the art of nursing. Nurses were asked to describe experiences about the art of nursing from their own nursing practice. This study was qualitative in nature and used a phenomenological approach to answer the research question, “What is the experience of the art of nursing in nursing practice?” The study was guided by the philosophical stance of Merleau-Ponty and the research strategies of Thomas and Pollio. Participants included nurses who had experience using the …

Simulated Role-Play To Improve Attitudes And Empathy Towards Older Adults In Accelerated Nursing Students, Elizabeth A. Galetz

Nursing Theses and Dissertations

Nearly 18% of the United States population will be at least 65 years or older by 2025. Studies suggest student nurses have a negative attitude toward working with this population. There is a need to increase the number of graduate nurses who have positive attitudes towards older adults and an interest in working with this population upon graduation. This pre- and post-test intervention study aimed to: 1) examine the effectiveness of two educational modalities, a case study and simulated role-playing scenarios, on improving attitudes and empathy towards older adults; 2) explore factors affecting attitudes and empathy in accelerated baccalaureate of …

Implementation Of A Human Trafficking Response Protocol In A Reproductive Healthcare Setting: The Impact On Clinician Preparedness, Gina Liverseed

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

How Home Health Nurses Plan Their Work Schedules: A Qualitative Descriptive Study, Elliane Irani

Faculty Scholarship

Aims and objectives: To describe how home health nurses plan their daily work schedules and what challenges they face during the planning process. Background: Home health nurses are viewed as independent providers and value the nature of their work because of the flexibility and autonomy they hold in developing their work schedules. However, there is limited empirical evidence about how home health nurses plan their work schedules, including the factors they consider during the process and the challenges they face within the dynamic home health setting. Design: Qualitative descriptive design. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 registered nurses who …

Implementing A Caps Simulation To Increase Nursing Education Practice Students’ Self-Awareness Of Attitudes And Beliefs About Poverty, Melissa Ehmke

Dissertations

Problem. The purpose of this project is to determine if college students who are currently in nursing school, will benefit from the addition of a poverty simulation to positively influence their self-awareness and individual-level beliefs and attitudes towards poverty, therefore being able to serve those in poverty fully and guide them to appropriate resources.

Methods. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Doctoral Nursing Practice (DNP) students participated in a three-hour Community Action Poverty Simulation (CAPS). A twenty-one item Attitude Toward Poverty Scale short form (ATPS) survey was completed pre and post-simulation participation.

Results. Significant improvements resulted in three of …

Peningkatan Kualitas Hidup Lanjut Usia (Lansia) Di Kota Depok Dengan Latihan Keseimbangan, Stefanus Mendes Kiik, Junaiti Sahar, Henny Permatasari

Jurnal Keperawatan Indonesia

Quality Improvement of Elderly Life in Depok City with Balance Exercise. The quality of life (QOL) of the older adult is affected by various factors such as physical health, psychological health, social relationships and environment. This study aimed to investigate the effect of balance exercise on quality of life among older adults. This quasi-experimental design included two groups; 30 subjects as intervention groups and 30 subjects as control groups. The sample was taken by multistage random sampling. There were significant improvements in quality of life among older adults (p<0,001). Balance exercise can improve physical health, psychological health, social relationships, and environment. Balance exercise can be utilized as one of the preventive efforts to increase the quality of life among older adults in the community. Further research may consider a variety of age to know the effectiveness of balance exercise.

Physicians’ And Nurses’ Perspectives On The Importance Of Advance Directives In Tertiary Care Hospitals, Nasreen Panjwani, Raisa B. Gul, Fauziya Ali, Robyna Irshad Khan

School of Nursing & Midwifery

Objective: This study aimed to explore and identify the nurses’ and physicians’ views about Advance Directives and identified their perspectives on its importance, in the context of Pakistan.
Methodology: Using a purposive sample, six physicians and seven nurses from two tertiary care hospitals in Karachi participated in the study. Data was collected using semi structured interviews that were transcribed verbatim. The interviews were coded and categorized manually. Analysis of the data drew four categories: roles of physicians and nurses in the End of life care, challenges they faced while taking end of life care decisions; their perspectives about Advance Directives, …

School Of Nursing Newsletter Summer 2018, Southern Adventist University School Of Nursing

Southern Nursing - School of Nursing Newsletter

The Summer 2018 issue of the School of Nursing Newsletter features an article faculty with the lifestyle medicine certification, ties with Oakwood University, the Florence Oliver Anderson Lecture Series, and alumni of the year.

Photovoice: A Research Method And Intervention To Engage Older Adults, Aimee A. Woda, Kristin Haglund, Ruth Ann Belknap, Elizabeth Cleek

College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications

The purpose of the current article is to describe the use of photovoice with individuals from vulnerable population groups. Ten African American men and women ages 66 to 72 with heart failure from three different low income public housing facilities were recruited for participation in a qualitative photovoice project. Participants were given 5 weeks to take photographs of images that represented facilitators of and barriers to engaging in self-care behaviors. Each week, participants met as a group to discuss the photographs and their meanings to other participants. The photovoice method was empowering to participants, easy to use, and shown to …

Nurse Practitioner’S Perspectives On Treating Depression In The Nursing Home Setting, Bryan Mullaney

College of Science and Health Theses and Dissertations

Those living within the nursing home setting, or long-term care facilities, are at higher risk to succumb to the symptoms of depression due to illness, separation from family, and loss of autonomy. The available data has demonstrated that nurse practitioners are educated and trained to identify and treat depression. However, there is a lack of research that discusses the perspectives of nurse practitioners, such as how they utilize their clinical experience to tailor their treatment modalities on a case by case basis within the nursing home setting. They do this by using their specific assessment method to screen for depression, …

Teaching Compassionate Care: Nurse Educators' Perspectives, Jane Defazio

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

Background: The provision of compassionate care to patients is a core competency expected of nurses, thus nurse educators must help students develop the necessary skills, understanding and motivation to achieve that competency. These educators face the challenge of preparing student nurses for the realities of healthcare delivery, while fostering a meaningful understanding of what constitutes compassionate care in professional practice. They can influence their students both during clinical interaction with patients and through the academic nursing curriculum.

Problem: A considerable amount of research has been published on the value of providing compassionate nursing care; however, there is only minimal research …

Decreasing Environmental Health Risks In The Philippines: Implementation Of A Culturally Appropriate Screening Tool, Alyssa Samson

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects

Objectives: The purpose of this DNP project was to increase the knowledge of environmental health risk factors in the Philippines among nurses and doctors located within that healthcare system. The overall goal was to educate providers on local environmental health risks, provide training for the use of a screening tool (Tagalog Environmental Health and Safety Assessment Tool [TEHSAT]), and provide resources aimed at increasing screening of at risk populations and provide opportunities for education and health promotion.

Methods: This project included a two-part educational training session. The first part included a preliminary presentation on environmental health and the use of …

Hazardous Drug Administration In The Home Setting: Reducing Exposure Risks, Cynthia D. Huff Msn, Rn, Ocn, Crni, Cnl

Master's Projects and Capstones

Hazardous drug (HD) administration used to be contained in controlled-healthcare settings, however, the introduction of HDs for home administration has become a growing area of concern for home health agencies. The objectives of the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) project aims to improve homecare nurses' knowledge of HDs and improve competency with personal protective equipment (PPE). The microsystem provides short-term homecare services for acute and chronically-ill patients. One team leader, two home infusion coordinators, and twelve registered infusion nurses participated in learning about exposure risks and PPE use with HD administration. Kotter's 8-step change theory was used to develop behavior change …

Improving Hand-Off Communication Between The Skilled Nursing Facility And The Emergency Department, Dubravka Labovic

Master's Projects and Capstones

Abstract

The purpose of this project is to improve hand-off procedure between Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and Emergency Department (ED). Patient population consists of all retired veterans who currently reside in California Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Home of California (CalVet) – the state long-term care facility for elderly. The problem occurs when continuation of care is compromised due to poor exchange of information at the time of transfer to ED. Nurses in SNF need a step-by-step procedure that will improve the process of transfer and the intention of this project is to create a process that will become daily …

Promoting Antibiotic Stewardship For Uti Management In Long Term Care Residents Through Standardized Clinical Practice Guidelines., Juliana M. Enoakpa

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most diagnosed infections requiring antibiotics in long-term care (LTC) facilities. The rising prevalence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) threatens treatment of infections that were once responsive to antibiotic therapy. The inappropriate use of antibiotics in this Midwestern LTC facility provided the impetus for implementing a standardized clinical practice guideline (CPG) for diagnosing UTIs among the LTC residents. A data collection tool was developed for the audit that identified the specific assessment criteria for UTI management and eligibility criteria for antibiotics. Physicians and NPs at the LTC facility were administered a questionnaire prior to implementation of …

Postoperative Delirium Education, Aaron Wede

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Surgical patients, aged 65 and older, comprise the largest surgical population. Increased age correlates with an increased incidence of postoperative delirium. Postoperative delirium (POD) can drastically increase healthcare costs, length of hospital stay, and overall morbidity and mortality. A clinical reference tool was created to have available for perioperative staff members at a 200-bed community hospital in the Midwest. The tool describes risk factors, prevention methods, and treatment options for POD. The initial implementation of the project was achieved with a PowerPoint presentation which was created to summarize the information found in the literature review and to instruct perioperative staff …

The Relationship Between Community Dwelling Older Adult’S Fall Risk And Beliefs Of Risk For Falling In Northwest Arkansas And Bolgatanga, Ghana., Natalie Gohman

The Eleanor Mann School of Nursing Undergraduate Honors Theses

Title: The Relationship Between Community Dwelling Older Adult’s Fall Risk and Beliefs of Risk for Falling in Northwest Arkansas and Bolgatanga, Ghana.

Gohman, N., Patton, S., Smith-Blair, N., Agana, C.: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR

Background: Older adults worldwide live with comorbidities, physical and psychological changes associated with aging. Statistically, however, older adults are more likely to die as a result of falling. As the worldwide population of individuals over 65 rises, so will the possibility for injuries from falls. Much research has been published concerning fall risk prevention, but minimal research surrounding protocols and practices for protecting against falls …

The Effect Of My Health Companion© On Self-Management And Quality Of Life In Persons With End Stage Renal Disease: A Multiple Case Study Approach, Julie D. Leming

Nursing Theses and Dissertations

End stage renal disease (ESRD) is the fifth and final stage of chronic kidney disease. Persons with ESRD face significant challenges to quality of life when undergoing renal replacement therapy with hemodialysis. Complex medical regimens accompanied by severe physical discomforts related to both ESRD and dialysis can take a serious emotional toll. Two manuscripts presented in this dissertation portfolio explore the issues facing this population. First, a comparative concept analysis explores three potential psychosocial responses for which nurses are uniquely positioned to intervene. A second manuscript details a multiple-case study with embedded units of analysis that aimed to test the …

Blood Pressure Management In The Elderly Patient Population, Karrie Fugate

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

The Management And Treatment Of Hypertension In Patients With Diabetes, Margaret E. Krasowski

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

Alzheimer's Disease And The Impact Of Music Therapy: A Systematic Literature Review, Hayley Guess

James Madison Undergraduate Research Journal (JMURJ)

Although a cure for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has yet to be discovered, several non-pharmacological treatments can improve patients’ quality of life and provide temporary relief from the disabling symptoms. One of these treatments is music therapy. This systematic literature review evaluates the existing research on the relationship between Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and music therapy, with a narrowed focus on familiar music therapy, the potential mechanisms of action that explain the efficacy of this intervention, and the resulting nursing implications that may be utilized in practice. A search of the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) database returned …

Home Health Nurse Decision-Making Regarding Visit Intensity Planning For Newly Admitted Patients: A Qualitative Descriptive Study, Elliane Irani

Faculty Scholarship

Despite patients referred to home health having diverse and complex needs, it is unknown how nurses develop personalized visit plans. In this qualitative descriptive study, we interviewed 26 nurses from three agencies about their decision-making process to determine visit intensity and analyzed data using directed content analysis. Following a multifactorial assessment of the patient, nurses relied on their experience and their agency’s protocols to develop the personalized visit plan. They revised the plan based on changes in the patient’s clinical condition, engagement, and caregiver availability. Findings suggest strategies to improve visit planning and positively influence outcomes of home health patients.

Job Termination Survey: Faith Community Nursing, Deborah Ziebarth

International Journal of Faith Community Nursing

Research regarding community-based nurse voluntary and involuntary termination rates are limited and outdated. This study explores faith community nursing termination using a survey. Survey questions pertaining to why the termination occurred, supportive resources used during termination, and post termination behaviors are addressed. The first three reasons for termination were due to site leadership change, not a strategic priority of the hospital or faith community leadership, and organization restructuring or elimination of the program. The fourth through seventh reasons for termination were financial in nature. They were: not a financial priority to hospital or health care organization, not a financial priority …

Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness In The Elderly, Sheryl Rudolf

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

Barriers To Adherence Of Antihypertensive Medications In The Elderly Population, Amy Rasmussen

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

Patterns Of Physical Activity In Sedentary Older Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes, Pearl G. Lee, Jinkyung Ha, Caroline S. Blaum, Kimberlee A. Gretebeck, Neil B. Alexander

College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications

Background

The Community Healthy Activities Model Program for Seniors (CHAMPS) survey, summarized into weekly caloric expenditures, is a common physical activity (PA) assessment tool among older adults. Specific types of PA reported in the CHAMPS have not been systematically analyzed. We applied latent class analysis to identify the patterns of PA among sedentary older adults with diabetes reported in the CHAMPS survey.

Methods

Latent class models of PA were identified using the CHAMPS survey data reported by 115 individuals aged ≥60 years with type 2 diabetes whom volunteered for a clinical study of PA. Multinomial logistic regression was used to …

Cardiovascular Risk Management For Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Case Report, Rachel Bethke

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

College Of Nursing, South Dakota State University

College of Nursing Magazine

FEATURES
[Page] 2 ANEW grant placings
[Page] 6 Student room at Brookings Health System
[Page] 8 Partnership with the VA

STUDENT NEWS
[Page] 9 Essen Makes Most of College Life
[Page] 11 Nursing Impacts ROTC competitions
[Page] 12 Lineman Looking after Little Ones

COLLEGE NEWS
[Page] 13 Farewell Fahrenwald
[Page] 16 Olson Returns as Interim Dean
[Page] 17 Rapid City Renamed
[Page] 18 Retirees
[Page] 20 New Faces
[Page} 23 Distinguished Deans' Lecture

ALUMNI NEWS
[Page] 24 Buxton Advocates Nursing Conclerge
[Page] 25 Ehlers' Unplanned Journey
[Page] 26 Meeting led to Jenkin's Degree at State
[Page] 27 Education was Part …

Direct Care Nursing Aide Turnover In Long-Term Care Facility, Qilian Luo

Muskie School Capstones and Dissertations

This capstone project, Direct Care Nursing Aide Retention in a Long-Term Care Facility, will uses both qualitative and quantitative analyses to identify the possible contributors to high nursing aide turnover rates in Maine. The quantitative analyses of this project are based on the staffing payroll data of one Maine assisted living facility. The final product of this capstone project will be shared with the study facility, in the hope that they may find uses for its content.

Nursing Student Perceptions Of Study Abroad, Emma Branch

Honors Projects

Following the author's own study abroad in Cusco, Peru in May 2017, a literature review was conducted on nursing students who studied abroad and its effect on their ability to provide culturally competent care. Based on that review, the author created a standardized survey tool to be used on other nursing students who study abroad. This tool includes pre-travel and post-travel questions. It collects demographic data, data on the logistics of the trip, and open-ended questions about the experience. The tool was distributed to the GVSU nursing students who went to Ghana, Africa in March 2018. The data from that …