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Editorial Board, Norma J. Walters R.N., Ph.D. Jul 2015

Editorial Board, Norma J. Walters R.N., Ph.D.

Journal of Health Occupations Education

No abstract provided.


Policies, Beverly Richards R.N., Ed.D. Jul 2015

Policies, Beverly Richards R.N., Ed.D.

Journal of Health Occupations Education

No abstract provided.


At Home With Home Care, Frances M. Lowe Jul 2015

At Home With Home Care, Frances M. Lowe

Journal of Health Occupations Education

No abstract provided.


Creative Care For The Person With Alzheimer's, Brenda S. Webster-Houck R.N. Jul 2015

Creative Care For The Person With Alzheimer's, Brenda S. Webster-Houck R.N.

Journal of Health Occupations Education

No abstract provided.


Leadership Opinion Measures Of Student Officers In Health Occupations Students Of America, Norma J. Walters R.N., Ph.D., James N. Wilmoth Ph.D. Jul 2015

Leadership Opinion Measures Of Student Officers In Health Occupations Students Of America, Norma J. Walters R.N., Ph.D., James N. Wilmoth Ph.D.

Journal of Health Occupations Education

Purposes of this study were (a) to determine specific patterns of leadership attributes for officers at various levels of leadership and in various positions of service in Health Occupations Students of America, (b) to describe reLationships between their leadership attributes and selected demographic characterizations , (c) to adapt Fleishman’s Leadership Opinion Questionnaire for use with students in health occupations at the high school level, and (d) to summarize student performance on the adapted Leadership Opinion Questionnaire with sample norms. Factor Analysis, sequential multivariate analyses of variance techniques, and non-parametric statistical techniques were applied to the raw data. Norms were computed …


Persistence In Community College Allied Health Programs, John L. Mccabe Ph.D., Chet Rzonca Ed.D., James Maxey Ph.D. Jul 2015

Persistence In Community College Allied Health Programs, John L. Mccabe Ph.D., Chet Rzonca Ed.D., James Maxey Ph.D.

Journal of Health Occupations Education

The purpose of this study was to identify early indicators of persistence using preenrollment variables derived from the ASSET assessment developed by the American College Testing Program. The sample studied consisted of 187 community college allied health students enrolled in one- and two-year programs. The length of program persistence, in calendar days, was regressed on preenrollment ASSET variables and the first quarter grade point average. Separate prediction equations were developed for students enrolled in one-year and two-year programs respectively. The adjusted R square for the stepwise regression applied to one-year programs was .67 when first quarter grade point average (GPA) …


Development Of An Integrated Human Science Course For Science Credit In The Indianapolis Public Schools, Rosie L. Hicks Jul 2015

Development Of An Integrated Human Science Course For Science Credit In The Indianapolis Public Schools, Rosie L. Hicks

Journal of Health Occupations Education

For the first time, in the state of Indiana, a model and precedent for meeting minimum high school science graduation requirements with a health occupations program has been accomplished. Because of the national and state thrust on improving education by increasing requirements for graduation and for sciences in particular, this model was developed to facilitate student completion of science courses prior to in-depth health occupations coursework. The Indianapolis Public Schools were granted permission to offer a four semester, eight-credit Integrated Human Studies course at the Health Professions Center during the summer of 1987. The course provides four credits in the …


Preliminary Concerns Of Pl 100-203 And Nursing Home Reform: Implications For Nurse Aide Training, Thomas R. Syre M.P.H., Ph.D., Norma Jean Shira R.N., Ph.D., Ruth E. Syre B.S., R.N. Jul 2015

Preliminary Concerns Of Pl 100-203 And Nursing Home Reform: Implications For Nurse Aide Training, Thomas R. Syre M.P.H., Ph.D., Norma Jean Shira R.N., Ph.D., Ruth E. Syre B.S., R.N.

Journal of Health Occupations Education

Public Law 100-203, the “Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987,” Subtitle C Nursing Home Reform has a dramatic impact on nursing homes and health occupations education. The requirements of the new law stipulate 75 hours of content specific preservice education for nurse aides employed in nursing homes. This stipulation impacts on existing health occupations education programs that prepare entry level workers for careers in the health industry.


Changes In Patient Care As A Result Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Janice R. Sandiford Ph.D., Lorene S. Farris Ed.D. Jul 2015

Changes In Patient Care As A Result Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Janice R. Sandiford Ph.D., Lorene S. Farris Ed.D.

Journal of Health Occupations Education

The purpose of this study was to determine changes in policies and procedures relative to patient care since 1985 in an attempt to identify how local health care agencies are responding to problems associated with care of Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome individuals. Questionnaires were mailed either to the director of Nursing or the Director of Education in each of 75 local health care facilities. Information relative to current changes in poiicies and procedures is necessary to reduce potential liabilities against health occupations students being misinformed or contracting che disease because of deficiencies in instruction. The findings indicated that (a) changes …


Editor's Note, Norma J. Walters R.N., Ph.D. Jul 2015

Editor's Note, Norma J. Walters R.N., Ph.D.

Journal of Health Occupations Education

No abstract provided.


Hospice Care: Comprehensive And Compassionate Care Of The Terminally Ill, Gerald H. Holman M.D. Jul 2015

Hospice Care: Comprehensive And Compassionate Care Of The Terminally Ill, Gerald H. Holman M.D.

Journal of Health Occupations Education

This article outlines crucial elements of Hospice care stressing Hospice philosophy, types of care provided, the Interdisciplinary approach to patient and family support, specific experiences with dying patients, and the responsibility of Hospice to the care of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome patients. Most of the information was based on experiences of St. Anthony’s Hospice and Life Enrichment Center, the first free-standing hospice in the Southwestern United States in Amarillo, Texas.


Table Of Contents, Norma J. Walters R.N., Ph.D. Jul 2015

Table Of Contents, Norma J. Walters R.N., Ph.D.

Journal of Health Occupations Education

No abstract provided.


Editorial Board, Norma J. Walters R.N., Ph.D. Jul 2015

Editorial Board, Norma J. Walters R.N., Ph.D.

Journal of Health Occupations Education

No abstract provided.


Policies, Beverly Richards R.N., Ed.D. Jul 2015

Policies, Beverly Richards R.N., Ed.D.

Journal of Health Occupations Education

No abstract provided.


Basic Medical Laboratory Techniques, Anna M. Hathcock R.N., M.Ed. Jul 2015

Basic Medical Laboratory Techniques, Anna M. Hathcock R.N., M.Ed.

Journal of Health Occupations Education

No abstract provided.


Constructing Achievement Tests, Joyce A. Brandt R.N., M.A. Jul 2015

Constructing Achievement Tests, Joyce A. Brandt R.N., M.A.

Journal of Health Occupations Education

No abstract provided.


Teaching Your Occupation To Others, Beverly Richards R.N., Ed.D. Jul 2015

Teaching Your Occupation To Others, Beverly Richards R.N., Ed.D.

Journal of Health Occupations Education

No abstract provided.


Mosby's Textbook For Nursing Assistants, V. Jane Muhl R.N., M.Ed., M.S. Jul 2015

Mosby's Textbook For Nursing Assistants, V. Jane Muhl R.N., M.Ed., M.S.

Journal of Health Occupations Education

No abstract provided.


Modeling Leadership Dimensions Of Nursing Students: Some Problems Of Measurement, Norma J. Walters R.N., Ph.D., James N. Wilmoth Ph.D., Charlotte A. Pitts R.N., Ed.D. Jul 2015

Modeling Leadership Dimensions Of Nursing Students: Some Problems Of Measurement, 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 determine if students enrolled in their last quarter of Associate Degree Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Nursing Programs exhibt specific patterns of leadership attributes and to determine if values of selected demographic variables account for observed differences in leadership attributes. The Leadership Opinion Questionnaire dimensioned on consideration and structure was used for analyzing leadership style. Validity of the scales was tested with factor analytic techniques. Inter-item consistency and split-half reliabilities were computed for the total questionnaire and for the two subscales. Measurement problems with the questionnaire were found. Factor analysis revealed an …


Articulation: Providing A System Of Upward Mobility For Allied Health Disciplines, J. Stephen Lytle M.S., M.P.H., R.R.T., C.P.F.T, Barbara V. Lytle B.S., Herman E. Core M.S., R.R.T., C.P.F.T., Lynn W. Capraun M.S., R.R.T., Steven Shideler B.S., R.R.T. Jul 2015

Articulation: Providing A System Of Upward Mobility For Allied Health Disciplines, J. Stephen Lytle M.S., M.P.H., R.R.T., C.P.F.T, Barbara V. Lytle B.S., Herman E. Core M.S., R.R.T., C.P.F.T., Lynn W. Capraun M.S., R.R.T., Steven Shideler B.S., R.R.T.

Journal of Health Occupations Education

Successful articulation programs in health related disciplines should incorporate a willingness to communicate and cooperate inter-institutionally. A system is described which illustrates a community working together to provide opportunities for individuals looking for career mobility. While this report centers on the respiratory therapy profession, the system and methods used may be useful for others to follow.


Preparing Health Occupations Baccalaureate Graduates For The Dual Role Of Teacher Administrator, Shirley A. Baker Ph.D. Jul 2015

Preparing Health Occupations Baccalaureate Graduates For The Dual Role Of Teacher Administrator, Shirley A. Baker Ph.D.

Journal of Health Occupations Education

Baccalaureate health occupations teacher education programs may not have prepared their baccalaureate graduates for the dual role of Teacher/Administrator. Since a major portion of these graduates function at the post-secondary level, a teacher or administrative license is not required in most states. To prepare them for this role, this article proposes units of instruction such as (a) recruitment and public relations, (b) student records and documentation, (c) teachers’ legal rights, (d) self-study and accreditation process, (e) certification or licensure, (f) contracts, (g) equipment purchases, (h) placement, (i) alumni chapters and advisory committees, (j) inservice or continuing education programs, (k) student …


Strategies For Incorporating Gerontology Into A Health Occupations Curriculum, Margaret A. Snell R.N., Ed.D. Jul 2015

Strategies For Incorporating Gerontology Into A Health Occupations Curriculum, Margaret A. Snell R.N., Ed.D.

Journal of Health Occupations Education

Health occupations teachers have an opportunity to play a significant role in a major dilemma, providing care for the ever increasing number of elderly people. They can help their students improve their understanding of the problems and concerns of elderly people and they can suggest various strategies to enable their students to provide quality care to those they serve. The strategies suggested are those already utilized by some classroom teachers and involve classroom activities and role playing situations. Guidelines are provided to assist students in their interaction with elderly people and examples are given of students providing thoughtful care.


Editor's Note, Norma J. Walters R.N., Ph.D. Jul 2015

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. Jul 2015

Table Of Contents, Norma J. Walters R.N., Ph.D.

Journal of Health Occupations Education

No abstract provided.


Editorial Board, Norma J. Walters R.N., Ph.D. Jul 2015

Editorial Board, Norma J. Walters R.N., Ph.D.

Journal of Health Occupations Education

No abstract provided.


Policies, Beverly Richards R.N., Ed.D. Jul 2015

Policies, Beverly Richards R.N., Ed.D.

Journal of Health Occupations Education

No abstract provided.


Essential Competencies For Patient Care, V. Jane Muhl R.N., M.Ed., M.S. Jul 2015

Essential Competencies For Patient Care, V. Jane Muhl R.N., M.Ed., M.S.

Journal of Health Occupations Education

No abstract provided.


How To Read An Ekg, Norma J. Walters R.N., Ph.D. Jul 2015

How To Read An Ekg, Norma J. Walters R.N., Ph.D.

Journal of Health Occupations Education

No abstract provided.


A New Health Occupations Of The Horizon: Respiratory Exercise Specialist, Karen R. Butts Bsve Jul 2015

A New Health Occupations Of The Horizon: Respiratory Exercise Specialist, Karen R. Butts Bsve

Journal of Health Occupations Education

The purpose of this paper is to describe perceptions of a new health occupations program on the horizon--respiratory exercise specialist. This program was developed and implemented after a culmination of 20 years experience and research in the field of physical conditioning and respiratory exercise care. The program for kindergarten through grade 12, utilizes a seven-step method of training for prevention and control of wheezing as its basic element. An evaluation of this training through the use of a survey instrument obtaining parental perceptions of the child’s health progress was positive. A high percentage of responses indicated improvement in the child’s …


Drg's: Effects On Clinical Experiences Of Respiratory Therapy Programs, Beverly Richards R.N., Ed.D. Jul 2015

Drg's: Effects On Clinical Experiences Of Respiratory Therapy Programs, Beverly Richards R.N., Ed.D.

Journal of Health Occupations Education

Critical incidents were collected from respiratory therapy students to determine essential behaviors for respiratory therapists and how and where those behaviors could be learned best in view of new health insurance restrictions and changes in medical practice patterns. Students were asked to select the setting(s) in which those behaviors could be mastered. Of the 145 incidents, 21 required mastery in the clinical setting only, although 84 required a combination of settings, simulation/clinical, laboratory/clinical, or all settings. The incidents were sorted by category and setting as a means of improving respiratory therapy curriculum and to insure that vital clinical experiences are …