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Do Nurses Write Nursing Diagnoses Correctly?, Graeme Neil Boardley

Theses : Honours

In this study it was proposed to examine the effect of educational intervention on nurses' abilities to write nursing diagnostic statements. Studies have shown that the way nurses write nursing diagnoses is an area of weakness in the overall documentation process, and this was perceived by the researcher as being true also in Western Australia. One reason for this, identified in the literature, appears to be lack of education in writing nursing diagnoses. This study was conducted in a 190-bed public hospital using an experimental research design, using control and experimental groups to test the hypothesis that nurses' abilities to …

Psychological Stress Reaction, Coping Strategies, And Health Promotion Lifestyles Among Hospital Nurses., Wilma Ruth Vines

All ETDs from UAB

No abstract provided.

Family Responses And Self-Care Activities In School-Age Children With Diabetes., Melissa Ann Spezia

All ETDs from UAB

No abstract provided.

Hypoglycemia In The Neonate Delivered By Elective Cesarean Section Compared To Normal Vaginal Delivery., Margaret Dahlberg Cole

All ETDs from UAB

No abstract provided.

Self-Concept And Self-Care Practices Of Healthy Adolescents., Kathy Alberta Mccaleb

All ETDs from UAB

No abstract provided.

Effect Of Heparin Injectate Volume On Pain And Bruising Using The Roy Model., Pamela Sue Stewart Fahs

All ETDs from UAB

No abstract provided.

Nutritional Risk Factors Of Noninstitutionalized Elderly., Linda Ann Streit

All ETDs from UAB

No abstract provided.

Self-Esteem, Sense Of Mastery, And Adequacy Of Prenatal Care., Margaret Ream Edwards

All ETDs from UAB

No abstract provided.

Functional Status As It Relates To Hope In Elders With And Without Cancer., Joan S. Mcgill

All ETDs from UAB

No abstract provided.

A Descriptive Study Of The Academic And Professional Backgrounds Of Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurses In Iowa, Paulette M. Herold

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The purpose of this study was to describe the professional backgrounds, experience, roles and responsibilities, and selected attitudes and opinions of cardiac rehabilitation nurses in the state of Iowa. Nurses were identified through the membership lists of the Iowa Association of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation (IACPR) and the American Association of Cardiovascular Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). Additional programs were identified through the Iowa Blue Cross/Blue Shield approved list of Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs in the state. A total of 100 surveys were mailed. The data results, based on the responses of 71 (71%) of these nurses, are summarized below.

The basic nursing education of …

Analysis Of Cholesterol Screening Practices, Jane Mattina

MSN Research Projects

Cardiovascular disease, which consists of hypertension, coronary heart disease, and cerebrovascular accidents, affects over 82 million American adults and is currently the leading cause of death in the United States. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identifies high-blood cholesterol as one of the main risk factors in the development of these diseases. Furthermore, 71 million Americans report having a high-blood cholesterol level, yet only about one third of those people have it under control (CDC, 2014c). The National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEP ATP III) guidelines recommend that adults 20 years or older be screened …

A Woman For All Seasons: A Biography Of Julia Catherine Stimson (1881-1948), Mary T. Weber Sarnecky Dnsc, Mn, Bsn

Dissertations

Little is known or written about one of nursing's most enduring and productive leaders, Julia Catherine Stimson. The purpose of this investigation was to examine the life and character of Miss Stimson and to identify the many, diverse contributions which she made to the profession of nursing and to humanity. Additionally through an analysis of her leadership qualities, a profile of an effective nursing leader evolved. The historical method was used in this investigation. Data was collected for the study from the National Archives, the Center of Military History, the New York Hospital/Cornell Medical Center Archives, the New York Historical …

Needs Of Home Health Clients As Perceived By The Client, The Family, And The Nurse, Ashton J. Lastrapes

MSN Research Projects

The purpose of this study was to examine the needs of the home health client as perceived by the client, the primary family caregiver, and the primary home health nurse case manager. The similarities and differences of these perceptions were determined. Also, the influence of socioeconomic factors and health locus of control on these perceptions were explored. The theoretical framework which guided this study was Orem's (1985) self-care model. This study is a replication of original research by Smith (1986). Using a descriptive, comparative design the convenience sample was of 21 clients, their family caregivers, and their nurse case managers …

The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In Health Promotion And Childhood Obesity, Jennifer Fitzgerald Stanton

MSN Research Projects

The purpose of this study is to further explore literature regarding the role of the nurse practitioner in health promotion and childhood obesity.

Perceptions Of Weight, Health Status, Health Conception, And Health-Promoting Lifestyle In Normal Weight And Morbidly Obese Women, Donna Dean

MSN Research Projects

The purpose of this descriptive study is to determine the differences in perceived weight, perceived health status, health conception, and health-promoting lifestyle in normal weight and morbidly obese women.

The Relationship Between Creativity And Self-Esteem In Elders Living In The Community, Jennifer Fitzgerald Stanton

MSN Research Projects

The purpose of this study is to further explore literature regarding the role of the nurse practitioner in health promotion and childhood obesity.

Effects Of An Academic Community Health Nursing Program On Self-Reported Functions And Competencies Of Entry Level Public Health Nurses, Charlotte Powell

MSN Research Projects

This quasi-experimental study investigated the effects of an academic community health nursing program on functions and competencies of entry level public health nurses. The primary purpose of this study was to ascertain if additional knowledge regarding functions and competencies expected of public health nurses, acquired in an academic setting at the baccalaureate level, would improve self-reported functions and competencies of public health nurses. This study was based on King's (1981) conceptual model for continuing nursing education and her Theory of Goal Attainment. This model depicts the interrelatedness and importance of nurses continuing their nursing education which leads to effective goal …

Effects Of An Educational Program On Perceived Environmental Risk And Identification Of Corrective Actions Related To Falls Among Community-Based Elders, Mary Davis

MSN Research Projects

Injury from falls is a prevalent problem among the elderly population. There is not only high morbidity associated with falls, but also a high mortality rate. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of an education program on perceived environmental risks and corrective actions related to falls among community-based elders. Johnson's Behavioral System Model provided the conceptual framework for this study. A quasi-experimental posttest only control group design was used to test the two hypotheses : The knowledge level of perceived environmental risks for falls will be higher among elders who participate in a falls prevention education …

Commencement Program 1990, Loma Linda University

Commencement Programs

CONTENTS

2 | 1990 Events of Commencement

3 | Academic Procession

4 | The Speakers

7 | The Honorees

10 | The Zapara Awards

Order of Program

• School of Medicine, 12
• School of Dentistry, 18
• Graduate School, 25
• School of Nursing, 30
• School of Public Health, 34
• School of Allied Health Professions, 41

Menno-Knight, February/March 1990, Mennonite College Of Nursing

Menno-Knight

Student newsletter of the Mennonite School/College of Nursing.

Relationship Between Burden Of Caregiving And Level Of Coping For Spouses Of Elderly Persons With Advanced Rheumatoid Arthritis, R. Judson Williams

MSN Research Projects

This study was designed to ascertain the relationship between the burden of caregiving and coping strateagies for spouses of elderly persons with advanced rheumatoid arthritis.

The Relationship Between Diet And Exercise And The Occurrence Of Headaches In Adolescents Aged 12 To 15 Years, Paula Hahnel

Theses : Honours

Headaches in adolescents present school nurses with a challenge. Al though separate research has focussed on headaches in children, and on dietary and exercises practices of adolescents, little attention has been paid to the relationship between the two. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether adolescents' dietary and exercise practices affect the occurrence of their headaches. The randomly selected sample consisted of 97 adolescents, aged 12 to 15 years, from a Perth metropolitan high school. Males accounted for 28%. Of respondents, and females 72%.. The average age was 13.5 years. All students taking part in the study were …

Council On Legislation & Minority Focus Group; Series Ii; File 32, Juanita Hunter

Juanita Hunter, RN & NYSNA Papers [1973-1990]

No abstract provided.

A Comparison Of Predictive Validity Of The Norton Scale, The Daly Scale And The Braden Scale, Sharon L. Marini

Masters Theses

The purpose of this study was to compare the predictive ability of three tools (the Norton Scale, the Braden Scale and the Daly Scale) to predict risk of skin breakdown in a hospitalized population. Neuman's theoretical framework served as the organizational framework for the study.; A convenience sample of 27 patients who were admitted to one of three medical/surgical floors in an acute care hospital were selected for the study. The Braden Scale and the Norton 14 each identified 50% of those subjects who developed pressure ulcers. The Norton Scale 12 identified 96% of those subjects without pressure ulcers who …

The Use Of A Three-Layered Air Cushion In Reducing The Incidence Of Pressure Ulcers In The Nursing Home Patient, Ann H. Harris

Masters Theses

The purpose of this investigation was to determine the effectiveness of a pressure relief mattress in reducing the number of pressure ulcers in high risk patients. The research design was experimental with random assignment of subjects who were identified as at risk for developing pressure ulcers into an experimental and control group. Every new admission entering two nursing homes in a Midwestern metropolitan area who met inclusion criteria was assessed using the Braden Scale for his/her risk for developing pressure ulcers. Twelve subjects determined at risk were assessed for skin breakdown for a period of two months, first weekly and …

Replication Study Of Nursing Diagnosis In The Hospitalized Chronic Pulmonary Disease Patient: A Pilot Study, Pearl Anne Kloac

Masters Theses

This study replicated a pilot study, conducted by Lynn Dapice in 1985, to clinically validate nursing diagnoses developed by the American Thoracic Society Group and Nursing Diagnosis Classification Group. The purpose of this current study was to broaden the body of knowledge regarding nursing diagnoses associated with the medical diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).; A retrospective descriptive study was conducted using Dapice's tool adapted to suit this study. Data from 25 charts of hospitalized COPD clients were analyzed using percentages and t-test; the results showed no significant difference between the two studies, with the exception of the age …

The Flame, Winter 1990, Mennonite College Of Nursing

The Flame (1985-present)

The Flame is a newsletter of Illinois State University's Mennonite College of Nursing

Measuring Midwives Accuracy Of Estimating Blood Loss, Christine J. White

Theses : Honours

This study focused on the assessment of blood loss during childbirth by attending midwives. It is very important that the volume of blood loss during childbirth be reported with accuracy. However, it is traditionally accepted that the most commonly used method of estimating blood loss is' inaccurate, This study attempted to determine the accuracy of the attending midwives' visual estimation of blood loss, during vaginal delivery, by measuring all blood loss with electronic weighing scales and comparing it to their visually estimated figures. One hundred and seven women, booked for confinement at a large metropolitan hospital, were selected for the …

Validation Of Nursing's Human Need Theory In Persons With Hiv Infection., Marie Nicholas Bremner

All ETDs from UAB

No abstract provided.

The Relationship Between Selected Client, Provider, And Agency Variables And The Utilization Of Home Care Services., Lynn Thompson Peoples

All ETDs from UAB

No abstract provided.