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Factor Dimensions Of The Leadership Opinion Questionnaire For Nursing Students, Norma J. Walters R.N., Ph.D., James N. Wilmoth Ph.D., Charlotte A. Pitts R.N., Ed.D.
Factor Dimensions Of The Leadership Opinion Questionnaire For Nursing Students, Norma J. Walters R.N., Ph.D., James N. Wilmoth Ph.D., Charlotte A. Pitts R.N., Ed.D.
Journal of Health Occupations Education
The purpose of this study was to develop factor dimensions and scale the Fleishman Leadership Opinion Questionnaire according to responses of nursing students enrolled in Associate Degree Nursing and Bachelor of Science Nursing Programs. Validity of the Fleishman scales, consideration and structure, for student nurses was tested using factor analytic techniques. Best results were based on clarity of factor pattern loadings for 2 factor VARIMAX rotated solutions from bounded raw data and covariance matrices. Both methods showed 13 of 20 items recommended by Fleishman loaded as Fleishman structure items and 12 of 20 loaded as Fleishman consideration items. Kaiser’s measure …
Status And Need For Lpns In Kentuckys' Health Facilities, Clayton P. Omvig Ph.D., Jane Ray Kelly R.N., M.S., Mark P. Lund M.S.
Status And Need For Lpns In Kentuckys' Health Facilities, Clayton P. Omvig Ph.D., Jane Ray Kelly R.N., M.S., Mark P. Lund M.S.
Journal of Health Occupations Education
Over the past four decades, the Licensed Practical Nurse has become a significant provider of health care in the United States, An answer to a chronic nursing shortage, the licensed practical nurse came into being during World War II and now provides much of the basic, hands-on care for the sick and elderly. Additionally, these nurses can expect better-than-average job prospects. An estimated 814,0C0 will be employed in 1995, a 37% increase over 1982 statistics. Concurrently, there is a movement to eliminate the LPN level of nursing. Whether this entry into practice issue is advisable or not was not the …
Conflict-Handling Modes Of Vocational Health Occupations Teachers, Nursing Supervisors And Staff Development Personnel, Lou J. Ebrite Ph.D.
Conflict-Handling Modes Of Vocational Health Occupations Teachers, Nursing Supervisors And Staff Development Personnel, Lou J. Ebrite Ph.D.
Journal of Health Occupations Education
Conflict may be inevitable between teachers and students in practical nursing and allied health programs. Conflict is also a reality in health agencies. The purpose of this study was to determine the conflict-handling mode of vocational health occupations teachers, health agency staff development personnel, and nursing supervisors. The sample was 87 practical nursing instructors, allied health instructors, nursing supervisors, and staff development personnel who attended inservice activities in Nebraska and Oklahoma. The Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument which contains 30 pairs of statements for a forced-choice, self-assessment rating of conflict handling was used. The predominant conflict-handling modes of this sample were …
Editor's Note, Norma J. Walters R.N., Ph.D.
Editor's Note, Norma J. Walters R.N., Ph.D.
Journal of Health Occupations Education
No abstract provided.
Table Of Contents, Norma J. Walters R.N., Ph.D.
Table Of Contents, Norma J. Walters R.N., Ph.D.
Journal of Health Occupations Education
No abstract provided.
The Process Of Problem-Based Learning: A Literature Review, Susan M. Butler Ph.D.
The Process Of Problem-Based Learning: A Literature Review, Susan M. Butler Ph.D.
Journal of Health Occupations Education
Problem-based learning is a promising new instructional strategy currently being implemented in all levels of education from institutions of higher learning to kindergartens. To encourage continued implementation, this literature review examines the process of problem-based learning, elucidating for the educator issues surrounding each of the primary steps in such implementation. A brief history of problem-based learning is given, followed by a working definition of this strategy. Then, the article summarizes information in the current literature surrounding each of the following steps in problem-based learning: problem presentation, separation of known facts from unknown issues, individual research, group analysis, solution generation, solution …
Development And Assessment Of A Patient-Centered Care Curriculum, Cheryl K. Stewart M.S., Mt (Ascp), Susan A. Miller D.A., Patricia W. Walker Ed.D.
Development And Assessment Of A Patient-Centered Care Curriculum, Cheryl K. Stewart M.S., Mt (Ascp), Susan A. Miller D.A., Patricia W. Walker Ed.D.
Journal of Health Occupations Education
The purpose of this paper is to chronicle the development and implementation of a pilot offering of the patient-centered care (PCC) curriculum sponsored by a partnership of schools of allied health and nursing and a local health care system. The objective of this interdisciplinary track is to increase the competency of allied health and nursing graduates to function in health care teams in both PCC and non-PCC hospital environments, thus improving the effectiveness of patient care. The elective track consists of two courses; a third course is under consideration. Students and faculty participating in the elective track were surveyed to …
Health Education For Women At Risk: Hiv Prevention Education For Incarcerated Women, Melanie Spector M.S., Lpc, Catherine M. Sleezer Ph.D.
Health Education For Women At Risk: Hiv Prevention Education For Incarcerated Women, Melanie Spector M.S., Lpc, Catherine M. Sleezer Ph.D.
Journal of Health Occupations Education
HIV-prevention education is an important topic for health care professionals and health occupations educators. This study used grounded research to examine the effects of an HIV peer education program on individuals, the organization, and the community. The findings revealed that the unanticipated consequences for alI three stakeholders were far greater than the anticipated outcomes. The findings are discussed in terms of benefits participatory health education as compared to traditional health care education.
Editor's Note, Rosie L. Burley-Hicks Ed.D.M.T. (Ascp)
Editor's Note, Rosie L. Burley-Hicks Ed.D.M.T. (Ascp)
Journal of Health Occupations Education
No abstract provided.
Hepatitis B: Are Health Occupations Education Students Protected?, Cynthia Chappelka R.D.H., M.Ed.
Hepatitis B: Are Health Occupations Education Students Protected?, Cynthia Chappelka R.D.H., M.Ed.
Journal of Health Occupations Education
The Occupational Safety and Health AdminMmh“on regulations of 1992 require that health care facility employees at risk of bloodbome pathogen exposure be provided the hepatitis vaccine at no charge. Students in health occupation education are not covered under these regulations even though they are at risk. Little is known concerning student protection during their program of study. In order to establish baseline information, a survey was conducted to determine whether or not licensed practical nursing programs in Virginia maintained policies and procedures for students to obtain the hepatitis vaccine. Findings indicate that 68% of the responding programs have a hepatitis …
The Ability Of Work Related Rewards To Predict The Organizational Commitment Of Health Occupations Education Teachers, Beverly Richards R.N., Ed.D., Duane Akroyd Ph.D., Terrance O'Brien Ph.D.
The Ability Of Work Related Rewards To Predict The Organizational Commitment Of Health Occupations Education Teachers, Beverly Richards R.N., Ed.D., Duane Akroyd Ph.D., Terrance O'Brien Ph.D.
Journal of Health Occupations Education
The purpose of this study was to explore the ability of extrinsic and intrinsic work related rewards to predict the organizational commitment of health occupations education teachers. The dependent variable was organizational commitment. The independent variables included the intrinsic work related rewards--autonomy, significance, and involvement; and the extrinsic work related rewards--supervision, coworkers, promotion, general working conditions, and salary. Stepwise multiple regression analysis revealed a model for health occupations education teachers which included two intrinsic and one extrinsic work related rewards.
Health Occupations Teacher Educators: Who Are They?, Karen E. Gable Rdh, Ed.D., Margaret A. Snell R.N., Ed.D.
Health Occupations Teacher Educators: Who Are They?, Karen E. Gable Rdh, Ed.D., Margaret A. Snell R.N., Ed.D.
Journal of Health Occupations Education
While little is known about vocational education teachers, less is known about vocational teacher educators, and even less than that is known about health I occupations teacher educators. In order to establish baseline information, a national survey was conducted to identify demographic and professional information about health occupations teachers educators. Findings of the study are compared to the I available information about vocational teacher educators. I upon professional characteristics, while recommendations Specific conclusions focus specify professional development considerations such as the need for the nurturing of current and future health occupations teacher educators.
Teaching Effectiveness Function: A Model Developed From Historical Reports Supplemented With Subjective Vocational Teacher Perceptions, Norma Jean Walters Ph.D., James Noel Wilmoth Ph.D.
Teaching Effectiveness Function: A Model Developed From Historical Reports Supplemented With Subjective Vocational Teacher Perceptions, Norma Jean Walters Ph.D., James Noel Wilmoth Ph.D.
Journal of Health Occupations Education
A Teaching Effectiveness Function was adapted from theory supporting Multiattribute Utility Technology (MAUT). The model was used to aggregate 19 published attributes into teaching effectiveness utility scores. Each attribute was entered into the related mathematical model in combination with a weighting Coefficient derived from a group of stakeholders. These stakeholders, new teachers at the secondary and postsecondary levels, reflected a business and industry point of view about teaching effectiveness. The theoretical intent was to develop from the literature an easily understood mathematical model for indexing teaching effectiveness. The empirical intent was to verify the method by establishing a range 1 …
Health Occupations Students Of America: A Profile, Janice R. Sandiford Ph.D.
Health Occupations Students Of America: A Profile, Janice R. Sandiford Ph.D.
Journal of Health Occupations Education
The purpose of this study was to field test an instrument designed to identify the characteristics and attitudes of Health Occupations Education Students attending the 1990 Health Occupations Students of American (HOSA) National Leadership conference. Specific questions about their program of studies and about HOSA were asked, providing a profile of these students. While HOSA is approaching its 20th year as a vocational student organization, little is presented in the literature about the HOSA student in general. While only a 4% convenience sample is represented, the respondents represent several states, a wide range of students, and several first time attendees. …
Factors That Relate To Job Satisfaction Among Nurse Aides In Long-Term Care Facilities, Mary Donna House R.N., Ph.D.
Factors That Relate To Job Satisfaction Among Nurse Aides In Long-Term Care Facilities, Mary Donna House R.N., Ph.D.
Journal of Health Occupations Education
A quantitative-descriptive study was conducted to determine the relationship between selected work related factors and their impact on job satisfaction/dissatisfaction, and the high turnover rates of nurse assistants in long-term care facilities. Herzberg’s Motivation/Hygiene Theory was used as the theoretical model. The sample consisted of 152 nurse aides employed in 10 randomly selected nursing homes in Denver, Colorado. Data were analyzed by frequency counts, chi-square distributions, and multiple regression analysis. Findings indicated that selected demographic data and method of training were more significant than data regarding length of employment or the number of nursing homes worked in as a nurse …
Membership Responses To National Health Occupations Education Program Standards, Chet Rzonca Ed.D., Bill Snider Ph.D., Karen Bixby
Membership Responses To National Health Occupations Education Program Standards, Chet Rzonca Ed.D., Bill Snider Ph.D., Karen Bixby
Journal of Health Occupations Education
This article reports data collected from the membership of the Health Occupations Education Division of the American Vocational Association regarding program standards, Fourteen standards were submitted to 50% of the Division’s members (N.847). The standards were based on previous studies conducted by the North Carolina Department of Education and East Carolina University. During developmental stages, the potential standards were reviewed by the policy committees of the Division and the National Association of Supervisors and Administrators of Health Occupations Education (NASAHOE). The study data are based on 144 completed questionnaires. This provides a 17% return rate and represents S.5% of the …
Editor's Note, Beverly Richards R.N., Ed.D.
Editor's Note, Beverly Richards R.N., Ed.D.
Journal of Health Occupations Education
No abstract provided.
Contemporary Practical Vocational Nursing, Janice Evans
Contemporary Practical Vocational Nursing, Janice Evans
Journal of Health Occupations Education
No abstract provided.
Teacher Stress: Causes, Stages, And Effects, Jacquelyn P. Robinson Che, Ed.D.
Teacher Stress: Causes, Stages, And Effects, Jacquelyn P. Robinson Che, Ed.D.
Journal of Health Occupations Education
This article presents a discussion of teacher stress including a definition of stress, the symptoms of stress, and the cause of stress in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical experiences. The three stages of stress are identified as well as the effects stress has on teachers both at the secondary and postsecondary levels. Also discussed are the reactions to stress and suggestions for alleviation of stress. A recommendation is provided in regards to educating vocational educators, especially health occupations teachers, about stress.
Science Competencies In Health Occupations Education, Judith A. Davis C.L.S., Ph.D.
Science Competencies In Health Occupations Education, Judith A. Davis C.L.S., Ph.D.
Journal of Health Occupations Education
Health Occupations Education students and teachers recognize the relationship between life and physical sciences and the health occupations curriculum. To verify this relationship, the Division of Vocational Education, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, funded a project for North Carolina State University’s Health Occupations Teacher Education faculty to study the relationship of science and health occupations and to analyze the science competencies taught in health occupations courses in secondary schools. A teacher panel and technical advisory panel assisted with the study. A survey of teachers verified the relationship of health occupations and science competencies. Results of the survey formed the …
Educational Competencies For Health Occupations Educators, Dorothy M. Witmer Ed.D., R.N.
Educational Competencies For Health Occupations Educators, Dorothy M. Witmer Ed.D., R.N.
Journal of Health Occupations Education
Health occupations teachers are facing many challenges which necessitate development of new competencies if their students are to be prepared for a changing health care delivery system. A study was conducted in Nebraska during 1987-88 with a two-fold purpose: (a) to identify the competencies needed by health occupations teachers as they perceived them, and (b) to compare these results with a study of health occupations teachers conducted seven years earlier. Respondents identified utilizing microcomputers in teaching as a top priority. A review of literature indicated that instruments being used to identify educational needs of health occupations teachers contain competencies that …
Contemporary Practical/Vocational Nursing, Patricia Shimer R.N.
Contemporary Practical/Vocational Nursing, Patricia Shimer R.N.
Journal of Health Occupations Education
No abstract provided.
Integrating Public Health And Community Service In Your Curriculum, Barb Stackhouse
Integrating Public Health And Community Service In Your Curriculum, Barb Stackhouse
Journal of Health Occupations Education
No abstract provided.
Contacts For This Issue, Larry R. Hudson Ph.D.
Contacts For This Issue, Larry R. Hudson Ph.D.
Journal of Health Occupations Education
No abstract provided.
Competency Assessment For Medical Laboratory Practitioners And Existing Rules And Regulations, Rajeshree P. Parikh Ed.D., S.B.B., M.S., M.Ed., B.Ed., B.S.
Competency Assessment For Medical Laboratory Practitioners And Existing Rules And Regulations, Rajeshree P. Parikh Ed.D., S.B.B., M.S., M.Ed., B.Ed., B.S.
Journal of Health Occupations Education
Some of the challenges clinical laboratories faces today are the design and implementation of competency assessment programs. Section 493.1451 (b) (8) of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA, 1988) regulations states that technical supervisors are responsible for ensuring that staff maintain competency to perform test procedures and report results promptly, accurately, and proficiently. CLIA (1988) requires that the skills of technical personnel be assessed annually. The purpose of this study was to compare the perceptions of certified medical laboratory personnel who worked as educators, employers, or practitioners regarding the required competencies of three levels of laboratory personnel: Medical …
Editorial Board, Larry R. Hudson Ph.D.
Editorial Board, Larry R. Hudson Ph.D.
Journal of Health Occupations Education
No abstract provided.
Contacts For This Issue, Larry R. Hudson Ph.D.
Contacts For This Issue, Larry R. Hudson Ph.D.
Journal of Health Occupations Education
No abstract provided.
Characteristics Of An Adult Learner, Jo Ann M. Whiteman, Larry R. Hudson Ph.D.
Characteristics Of An Adult Learner, Jo Ann M. Whiteman, Larry R. Hudson Ph.D.
Journal of Health Occupations Education
The purpose of this qualitative research was to compile and compare comments about adult learners from actual adult learners to research on characteristics of adult learners to validate self-perceptions. Participants were selected using a readily accessible population from the course. References were actually provided by the participants.
Integrating Academic And Vocational Instruction (Model Programs For Health Science Education Programs), Donna B. Jordan
Integrating Academic And Vocational Instruction (Model Programs For Health Science Education Programs), Donna B. Jordan
Journal of Health Occupations Education
No abstract provided.
Editorial Board, Larry R. Hudson Ph.D.
Editorial Board, Larry R. Hudson Ph.D.
Journal of Health Occupations Education
No abstract provided.