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Doctoral Programs In Clinical Psychology Policies And Procedures 1988-1989, Nova University

College of Psychological Services / College of Psychology Postgraduate Student and Course Catalogs

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A Process To Credential The Registered Nurse As First Assistant During Surgery, Marilyn A. Hunter

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

The evolution of contemporary medical practice over the past 30 years is extraordinary. This researcher has observed medical practitioners with many years of preparation in the role as first assistant to the surgeon. When phrases as "cost effective and cost containment" were verbalized it was obvious radical changes were to be made. As time went by non-physicians were employed as first assistants. These individuals attained certification by going through rigorous training programs for surgical assistants. Registered nurses were assigned to assist the surgeons in surgery. An on-the-job training was taking place. Unfortunately, only the practical application of surgical assisting was …

Quality Of Life Indicators For Deaf And Hard-Of-Hearing Former Vr Clients, Randolph L. Mowry

JADARA

The success of vocational rehabilitation (VR) services is often measured by the percent of successful closures and employment rates at closure. However, these measures may not present a broad enough picture of the impact of these services, particularly since the ultimate goal of VR is lifelong adjustment for the individual. This paper presents data relating to the perceptions of quality of life for deaf and hard-of-hearing rehabilitants 314 years after closure. These data highlight objective and subjective criteria to describe the long-term adjustment of these rehabilitants. Discussion describes some of the contradictions inherent between objective and subjective data, and makes …

Recreation Strategies For The Retention Of First-Semester College Students, Richard P. Chesterman

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

The high dropout rate of first-semester freshmen in a small, church-related college was addressed by the implementation of an organized recreation/activity strategy. This strategy was designed to provide appropriate entertainment and to contribute to a positive environment in order to integrate first-semester freshmen into the college environment and thereby increase retention. Evaluation instruments measured student--as well as faculty, staff, and administration--satisfaction with the campus environment and social/recreational activities. Moreover participation was monitored to assess the level of involvement.

The writer concluded that the greater the level of participation in relevant organized activities emphasizing social integration, the greater the level of …

Nova University Center For The Advancement Of Education Gem Programs, 1987–1988 Catalog, Nova University

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice College Archive

No abstract provided.

Nova University Graduate Education Module (Gem) Programs 1987-1988 Catalog, Nova University

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice College Archive

No abstract provided.

Effects Of A Dispersed And Undispersed Crude Oil On Mangroves, Seagrasses And Corals, T. G. Ballou, Richard E. Dodge, S. C. Hess, A. H. Knap, Thomas D. Sleeter

Marine & Environmental Sciences Faculty Reports

The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the application of dispersant to spilled oil as a means of reducing adverse environmental effects of oil spills in nearshore, tropical waters. The results of numerous laboratory and field studies have suggested that dispersants may play a useful role in reducing adverse impacts on sensitive and valued environments such as mangroves, seagrasses, and corals. However, the use of dispersants has not been allowed thus far in most situations because of a lack of direct experimental data on the various effects of dispersants and the environmental trade-offs presumed to occur as a …

Centerfor The Study Of Administration Schedule Of Classes-Book List, Policies & Procedures Fall 1987, Nova University

Huizenga Postgraduate Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Nova University The Friedt School Of Business And Entrepreneurship 1987-88 Catalog, Nova University

Huizenga Postgraduate Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.

The Development And Evaluation Of A Curriculum Document For A Course In Business Communication., Tanya Johnson

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

The purpose of this study was to develop and evaluate a curriculum document for a course in business communication that focused on oral communication for office administration majors at Evergreen Valley College (EVC). The business communication literature and current textbooks in business communication were reviewed to determine relevant objectives, content, methods of instruction and types of evaluation for the course. Formative evaluation of the curriculum document was achieved by having two experts in the field of business communication evaluate its appropriateness as a community college transfer course in business communication and to offer suggestions for strengthening the course.

This study …

A Study Of The Relationship Between Self-Esteem And State Board Scores Of Senior Nursing In A School Of Nursing., Jennie Ann Stone

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

This study investigated the relationship between levels of self-esteem of senior students in a school of nursing and a measure of professional achievement – the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The hypothesis tested was that there would be a significant relationship between scores on the Self-Esteem Index (S.E.I.) and final scores achieved by seniors on the NCLEX-RN. Thirty senior students comprised the research population. The independent variable self-esteem, was quantified into four categories (negative, low, moderate, high), by using the S.E.I., and the dependent variable was operationalized as the score achieved on the NCLEX-RN. The Pearson Correlation …

A Comparison Of Academic Achievement Between Students Participating In A Study Skills Workshop And Non-Participants In A School Of Nursing., Jennie Ann Stone

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

This study investigated the relationship between levels of self-esteem of senior students in a school of nursing and a measure of professional achievement the National Council Licensure Emanation for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The hypothesis tested was that there would be a significant relationship between scores on the Self-Esteem Index (S.E.I.) and final scores achieved by seniors on the NCLEX-RN. Thirty senior students comprised the research population. The independent variable, self-esteem, was quantified into four categories (negative, low, moderate, high), by using the S.E.I., and the dependent variable was operationalized as the score achieved on the NCLEX-RN. The Pearson Correlation statistic …

Isolation Of A Cdna Clone For The Human Laminin-B1 Chain And Its Gene Localization, Michael Jaye, William Modi, George A. Ricca, Robert Mudd, Inc-Ming Chiu, Stephen J. O'Brien, William N. Drohan

Biology Faculty Articles

A cDNA clone encoding the B1 chain of human laminin has been isolated from a human endothelial cell cDNA library. With use of this probe and a panel of rodent/human somatic-cell hybrids and in situ hybridization, the gene for the human laminin-B1 chain has been localized to chromosome 7, band q31.

A Model System Design For Providing Adult Education Theory And Practice Information To Hospital-Based Educators In Texas, Michael P. West

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

Texas Health Studies (THS), a non-profit education service organization, serves hospital-based educators as a primary client group. These educators traditionally come from a health services educational experience which emphasizes the provision of patient care rather than education. However, this educator is expected to provide quality education services to a wide variety of groups within the hospital setting. With the increase in accountability throughout the hospital, the hospital-based educator may experience an increase in pressure to demonstrate competency. Since Texas Health Studies is interested in providing both relevant and quality educational services to its client groups, the primary purpose of this …

An Assessment Of The Level Of Faculty Burnout At Evergreen Valley College., Tanya Johnson

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

Societal factors and the internal pressures which developed in response to them converged in the 1980's to affect Evergreen Valley College faculty morale. Burnout has been thought to be a major source of low faculty morale. The human services professions are particularly vulnerable to burnout and for community colleges the major area of concern is its effect on the quality of teaching. It was the purpose of this study to assess the level of faculty burnout to determine the necessity for personal and organizational interventions to reduce it.

The Maslach Burnout Inventory was administered to all full-time faculty. The response …

A Cost-Effectiveness Study Of The Two-Year Dental Hygiene Program At Fayetteville Technical Institute, Robert Kugelmann

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

The purpose of this Major Applied Research Project was to determine the cost-effectiveness of the two-year Dental Hygiene Program at Fayetteville Technical Institute and to assess the employment opportunities for graduates of this program. Pressures have been mounting at the national, state, and institutional levels for administrators to justify their budget requests, particularly requests for health profession educational programs. This study of the cost - effectiveness of the Dental Hygiene Program addressed questions about program operations in quantitative terms using cost analysis. A cost-effectiveness study was conducted using data compiled on the operation of the Dental Hygiene Program for the …

Monday Update - July 27, 1987, Nova University

The Update

No abstract provided.

A Novel Form Of Human Polymorphism Involving The Hdhfr-Ψ1 Pseudogene Identifies Three Rflps, Nicholas P. Anagnou, S. E. Antonarakis, Stephen J. O'Brien, Arthur W. Nienhuis

Biology Faculty Articles

No abstract provided.

A Model Program For Limited-English-Proficient Students In Home Economics, Sylvia Castillo

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

The author structured and implemented lessons for a model home economics program to aid limited-English-proficient (LEP) students in an elementary school district where a substantial number of students were identified as being educationally disadvantaged. The program's goals were to help the LEP students increase English language proficiency while acquiring content area skills and competencies.

The program's structured lessons contained six basic components: vocabulary development, scripted lesson, audiovisual presentation, teacher demonstration, student hands-on activity, and teacher/student evaluation. After completion of the eight lessons, the twenty target LEP students demonstrated measurable, significant gains not only in content area knowledge, skills and competencies …

Monday Update - June 29, 1987, Nova University

The Update

No abstract provided.

1987 Commencement, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

Growth Rate Of Stony Corals Of Broward County, Florida: Effects From Past Beach Renourishment Projects, Richard E. Dodge, Broward County Erosion Prevention District Environmental Quality Control Board

Marine & Environmental Sciences Faculty Reports

The skeletal growth of hermatypic (reef-building) corals is a sensitive indicator of environmental conditions and perturbations. In particular, excessive sedimentation and turbidity act to depress coral growth because energy expenditure is required to remove sediment and because turbidity reduces light energy necessary for coral health and nutrition.

Normalized annual growth (linear skeletal extension) rates of Broward County, Florida reef-building corals were over 16 years (1985-1970). Star corals (Montastrea annularis) and brain corals (Diploria labyrinthiformis) were collected from each of four reef sites at two depths (9m and 18m). Collection areas were located in the vicinity of …

Development, Implementation And Evaluation Of The Regional Anatomy And Physiology Program In The Chicago City Colleges, Wilton J. Evans

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

In the Chicago City Colleges, Malcolm X College is the major center of instruction for allied health students. An integral part of their training is in the area of anatomy and physiology. Malcolm X College is interested in increasing the profitability of the learning experience for the students in this area. These concerns led to the purpose of this study. the purpose of this study was to develop, to implement and to evaluate a regional anatomy and physiology course (RAP-H) utilizing a human cadaver. This course would significantly increase student academic progress in a core anatomy and physiology course within …

Utilizing A Quality Circle Team Approach To Design A Curriculum Resource Guide For The Tk-1 Teacher, Lynn F. Coleman

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

The author designed a Curriculum Resource Guide for the TK-1 teacher using a Quality Circle Team approach. The intent of this practicum was to provide the TI-1 teachers with a Resource Guide to aid in curriculum planning for the TK-1 developmental placement class.

After reviewing results of surveys given to TK-1 teachers in Kent County, a guide was designed based on the results and research of specialists in the field of developmental placement. At the conclusion of the project each member of the Quality Circle Team was asked to rate the final product using a criterion referenced evaluation form which …

A Structured Writing Program To Improve Fluency And Attitudes Of Seventh Grade Students In A Basic English Program, Janifer Gorney

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

The intent of this practicum was to increase writing fluency and improve writing attitudes exhibited by a group of seventh grade students with Yaqui and Hispanic backgrounds. During a period of 16 weeks, a writing unit was implemented consisting of twenty structured activities to guide students in presenting their ideas and to increase their chances for success. As students' fluency increased, the patterns and models given became less structured so that students used more of their own ideas.

Evaluation was conducted through the use of Quality Writing Guidelines as well as student and parent follow-up surveys. Results indicated increased levels …

A Correlational Study Of The Relationship Between Cognitive Style And State Board Scores Among Senior Nursing Students., Jennie Ann Stone

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

This study identified the cognitive style of senior students in a school of nursing and correlated it to a measure of professional achievement – the National Council License Examination for Registered nurses (NCLEX-RN). The hypothesis tested was that there would be a significant relationship between scores on the Brain (Cognitive) Preference Index (B.P.I.) and final scores achieved by students on the NCLEX-RN. Thirty senior students comprised the research sample. The independent variable, cognitive style, was qualified into five categories (right, moderate-right, integrated, moderate-left, left) with set ranges by using the B.P.I., and the dependent variables was operationalized as the score …

The Design And Implementation Of A Diagnostic Health Fitness Program For The College Level Student, William J. Klayer

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

The present physical education curriculum offered at the college are the traditional lifetime sport activities. This problem was addressed by the design and implementation of a Diagnostic Health Fitness program for the college level student. The program's aims are to provide students with a basis for intelligent selection of habits, behaviorisms and programs to enable them to maintain a high quality of health and fitness throughout a lifetime. The program is composed of three major components: orientation (informing), student performance assessments, and execution (exercise prescription and monitoring). Assistance in procedures, execution of activities and evaluation monitoring are built within the …

The Use Of Improvisation And Mapping To Teach A Dramatic Text, Denise Veronica Aloma

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

The majority of ninth grade students indicated a strong negative attitude toward the study of Shakespearean drama. The same students had difficulty comprehending the Shakespearean language, understanding the plot and characters and recalling important information in the play. The degree of difficulty which these students exhibited was indicated by the best average grades earned on a comprehensive pretest of the play, Merchant of Venice, by William Shakespeare. The teaching strategy used to correct the problem was script-based improvisation and mapping. This strategy involved much activity and utilization of all the senses. Students were involved both as actors and spectators. Recall …

Children With Special Needs Can Succeed A Teacher Resource Guide For A College Preparatory Elementary School, Bonnie L. Miller

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

This project demonstrated that children with special needs can succeed in a college preparatory school. Using a faculty and staff member questionnaire and a parent questionnaire, the writer identified the following special needs among the students at the practicum site. (a) learning disabilities, (b) speech and language disorders, ( c) hearing impairments, ( d) visual impairments, ( e) physical disability, and (t) behavior disorders. At the practicum site, when a parent was contacted concerning a child's identified special need that could be fully corrected at the school site, the parent was generally directed to seek out-of-school help. The school personnel …

Nova News, April 1987, Nova University

Nova News

No abstract provided.