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Volume 43, Number 36: May 12, 2006, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Doctor Of Medicine Commencement: May 6, 2006, University Of North Dakota

UND Commencement Programs

Doctor of Medicine Commencement program from May 6, 2006.

Volume 43, Number 35: May 5, 2006, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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May 4, 2006, University Of North Dakota

University Senate Meeting Minutes

Minutes from the May 4, 2006, meeting of the University Senate. 73 pages

Entry Level Graphic Design Students: Influences Of Sketching On The Development Of Creativity, Elizabeth A. Becker

Theses and Dissertations

Artists and designers typically utilized sketching for brainstorming because it provides them with a means to transfer their initial ideas from their head onto paper or a computer. Sketching is regarding by research in the field of design to be an essential part of the design process and is believed to be related to creativity and innovation in design. This study explored the role sketching played in the development of graphic design student's creativity. Participants in this study were recruited from six different sections of entry-level, graphic design courses. Their experiences, perceptions of creativity, and attitudes, bout sketching in graphic …

Relevance Of Spirituality To Mental Health Nursing; A Literature Review, Pamela S. Walls

Theses and Dissertations

This independent study is being done to review what clment literature states about s_μirtuality and spiritual care giving within the role of mental health nursing. A review of literature including articles from the past six years and classic articles was be peformed. The information is compared and contrasted to determine the extent of the relevance of spi rituality to present day mental health nursing and to examine the implications for psychiatric mental health nursing practice. Nurses are expected to deliver insightful, holistic and effective care. Many patients in mental health settings have concerns or needs related to spiritual or religious …

Examination Of Perceived Stress And Coping Mechanisms Among Midwest, Undergraduate, Bachelor Of Science Nursing Students, Seth T. Dorman

Theses and Dissertations

Stress is a concept that affects everyone and has been linked to increased incidences of depression and anxiety as well as causing a variety of physical symptoms. College students have been shown to be at an increased risk for higher levels of stress. While studies have been conducted looking at stress levels and causes of stress in undergraduate nursing students in other countries, very few of these studies have been conducted on a population of students within the United States. The purpose of this study was to examine variables that affect levels of stress in undergraduate Bachelor of Science nursing …

Cohabitation In North Dakota: A Socio-Legal Examination Of The Congruence Of The Law And Attitudes Towards Living Arrangements Among College Students, James Lee Foster

Theses and Dissertations

The political wrangling over cohauitation law has been an ongoing ordeal in North Dakota politics in recent years. Even more so since there have been multiple failed attempts to have the State’s law panning cohabitation repealed. The purpose of this thesis is to determine attitudes toward cohabitation and its components from a sample of college students. There were a total of 945 participants who took part in the study which called for them to fill out a short survey. The survey consists of three parts.

Pari I includes such items as race, sex, gender, etc. basically demographic data. Part II …

Needing To Act: Exploring Deliberate Self-Harm In Incarcerated Women, Jacqueline Mangnall

Theses and Dissertations

Deliberate self-harm (DSH), behavior that causes minor to moderate physical injury that is undertaken without conscious suicidal intent, is a frequent behavior in institutions such as prisons. The purpose of this study was to develop a grounded theory of DSH in incarcerated women. Seven incarcerated women who self-harm were interviewed and constant comparative analysis techniques were used to develop a model of DSH in incarcerated women. The model of Needing to Act emerged from the data of this study. Adverse childhood and adult events, such as sexual and physical abuse, were the predisposing factors for both acting out (criminal offending) …

Perception Of Entering Freshmen About Drinking On North Dakota Campuses, Karin L. Walton

Theses and Dissertations

This study examined self-reported rates of binge drinking in the community (entering freshmen), during the transition period from high school to college (entering freshmen perception of college drinking), and on the campus (enrolled college student). Subgroups of gender, state of residence and parental congruence regarding knowledge and/or permission about entering freshmen consumption were also examined. The purpose of this study was to determine if students bring drinking behavior to campus or learn to drink after arriving on campus.

Interventions aimed at reducing binge drinking on college campuses have become the focus of national consideration. Attempts to moderate binge drinking of …

Enhancing The Knowledge Level Of Student Nurses About The United States And Guatemala, Lucy A. Meyer

Theses and Dissertations

This descriptive study determined the knowledge level of student nurses before and after an educational presentation. Thirty-two freshman student nurses in the Nursing 298 class took part in this study. Participants were given a questionnaire that measured their knowledge level regarding the impacts of culture, poverty, homelessness, and psychiatric illness in the United States and the third world country of Guatemala.

Data for each of these areas was analyzed and a significant increase in the level of knowledge was noted between pre-test and post-test results. Relevant findings indicated that the average test score on pretests taken prior to the educational …

A Program Evaluation Of The Umc/Und Aerospace Flight Training Center, Paul R. Snyder

Theses and Dissertations

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Improving Native American College Graduation Rates, Sacheen L. Whitetail

Theses and Dissertations

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Acculturation, Locus Of Control, And Glucose Levels Among American Indians With Diabetes, Gennea A. Danks

Theses and Dissertations

Diabetes is a critical health care issue for American Indian tribes throughout the United States. Research is increasingly considering the emotional, psychological, and social aspects of the disease, in addition to the physical attributes and consequences of diabetes. One psychological attribute that has been examined in the context of glucose control and response to diabetes treatment is locus of control, with evidence suggesting that locus of control is an important consideration in terms of physical health and compliance among people diagnosed with diabetes (Konen, 1993). The current study attempted to further this line ofresearch by examining the relationship between locus …

Educational Presentations On Diagnosis And Treatment Of Primary Immune Deficiency Disorders, Joann Almen

Theses and Dissertations

P1imary Immune Deficiency Disorders (PIDD) are rare disorders not commonly encountered in primary care. Therefore healthcare providers have limited knowledge of diagnosis, treatment, and optimal care for individuals with a PIDD. Current research indicates there is a greater prevalence then initially thought and that if the diagnosis is not made promptly detiimental outcomes can occur. Many of the disorders are treated with infusions of immune globulins. This project included preparing a Nurses Self-Study Packet on infusing Intravenous Immunoglobulin and a didactic educational power point presentation on Diagnosis and Treatment of PIDDs in primary care. These presentations offer a low cost, …

Volume 43, Number 34: April 28, 2006, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 43, Number 33: April 21, 2006, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 43, Number 32: April 14, 2006, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 43, Number 31: April 7, 2006, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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April 6, 2006, University Of North Dakota

University Senate Meeting Minutes

Minutes from the April 6, 2006, meeting of the University Senate. 15 pages

Spring 2006, University Of North Dakota Alumni Association

ALL: UND Alumni Review Master List

Spring 2006 issue of "The University of North Dakota Alumni Review." 40 pages

Volume 89, Number 2

Vol. 31, No. 2: Spring 2006, School Of Medicine & Health Sciences

North Dakota Medicine Archive

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Supporting Second Language Acquisition In Head Start Classrooms, Laurie E. Coleman

Theses and Dissertations

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Parent Involvement In The Development Of Literacy At An Elementary Level, Sandra S. Gilje

Theses and Dissertations

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Volume 43, Number 30: March 31, 2006, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 43, Number 29: March 24, 2006, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 43, Number 28: March 17, 2006, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 43, Number 27: March 10, 2006, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 43, Number 26: March 3, 2006, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 43, Number 25: February 24, 2006, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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