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Does Working Together Work? A Study Of Collaboration Between Classroom Teachers And School Library Media Specialists, Carol Elizabeth Miller

Theses and Dissertations

The current research examined the practices of collaboration between teachers and school library media specialists. It also examined what levels of collaboration occurred between the two groups and what factors influenced their decisions regarding use of collaborative activities. Two electronic surveys were designed to give the researcher an idea of teachers' and library media specialists' use or non-use of collaboration and to determine what factors influenced the use or non-use of collaboration. Invitations to participate in the library media specialists' survey were posted using two online forums whose members are media specialists. The participating media specialists were invited to recruit …

Computer Use And Integration Of Elementary School Teachers, Samuel L. Smith

Theses and Dissertations

The problem in this study asks: Could it be that teachers who have high frequency of computer use in the classroom have recognizable characteristics than teachers who have a low frequency of computer use in the classroom?

A data collection instrument was develop and distributed to 23 classroom teachers at H. B. Wilson Elementary School in Camden, New Jersey. The 47 questions on the survey assessed computer knowledge and uses in the classroom, and a score was given to each category. Some of recognizable characteristics of teachers who had high frequency of computer use in the classroom were the fact …

The Value Of Wellness At The University Of North Dakota, Amanda Anderson

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As new wellness and recreation centers are being built throughout the United States, many people are trying to determine the value that these facilities and their associated programs have on the students who participate. There have been several claims that universities benefit from increased recruitment and retention rates because of these facilities and programs. While that may be true, this study is an attempt to determine the value of the wellness and recreation opportunities at the University of North Dakota (UNO). While many faculty and staff members utilize the services of the Wellness Center at the University of North Dakota, …

The Assessment Of Problematic Barriers In Nurse Spiritual Caregiving And Implementing A Project To Overcome Them, Bonnie Engel

Theses and Dissertations

Understanding the spiritual dimension of human experience is paramount to nursing, because nursing is a holistic, practice-based discipline interested in the art of human concerns. In the past two decades, increased attention has centered on the relationship between health and spirituality (Harrison, 1993). Balance of the mind, body and soul are necessary for the maintenance of health (Brush, Daly, 2000). The purpose of this project is to examine via a needs assessment, the barriers that prevent the provision of a nurse's spiritual caregiving and based on these findings, implement a teaching project to reduce the barriers. Humans are spiritual beings. …

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

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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 …

Bobcat Company: Strategic Management Of A Compact Construction Equipment Manufacturer, 2005, Timothy J. Bock

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Bobcat Company has a rich history of manufacturing equipment in North Dakota. The work ethic of the employees, productivity of the plants, and innovative spirit are the main reasons for the company's success. As Bobcat Company nears 60 years in business, many changes have taken place, and the company will need to continue to transform itself in order to survive the next 60 years. In an effort to better understand the strategic management of Bobcat Company, the following topics will be discussed in detail: company history, organizational structure, marketing, operations, and quality. This case study of Bobcat Company in 2005 …

Newborn Metabolic Screening: Parental Implications, Darleen R. Bartz

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With advances in technology, the number of newborn metabolic diseases screened for has increased as well as the number of false positive initial screening results. The purpose of this study was to explore parents’ perception of receipt of education about newborn metabolic screening and the effect on parents of being notified of a positive newborn metabolic screening result on their infant who required retesting. Orem’s selfcare theory, with a focus on the supportive-educative nursing system, was used as a theoretical framework for this study.

A mixed quantitative correlational descriptive survey method and a qualitative grounded theory approach were used. Quantitative …

Inoperative Hypothermia, Carlee Leininger

Theses and Dissertations

Intraoperative hypothermia is a common complication affecting patients undergoing surgical procedures. Complications associated with intraoperative hypothermja include increased blood loss and transfusion requirements, wound infections, prolonged hospitalizations, and adverse cardiac outcomes. The purpose of this project was to perform a comprehensive review of the literature regarding intraoperative hypotherrrua . Further, the literature was reviewed to determine effective management strategies for prevention of intraoperati ve hypothermia

Synthesis of the evidence in the literature review provided the basis for education of intraoperative nursing staff on the implications and importance of risks related to intraoperative hypothermia in surgical patients. Providing a staff in-service …

Intraoperative Hypothermia, Carlee Leininger

Theses and Dissertations

Intraoperative hypothermia is a common complication affecting patients undergoing surgical procedures. Complications associated with intraoperative hypothermja include increased blood loss and transfusion requirements, wound infections, prolonged hospitalizations, and adverse cardiac outcomes. The purpose of this project was to perform a comprehensive review of the literature regarding intraoperative hypotherrrua . Further, the literature was reviewed to determine effective management strategies for prevention of intraoperati ve hypothermia .

Synthesis of the evidence in the literature review provided the basis for education of intraoperative nursing staff on the implications and importance of risks related to intraoperative hypothermia in surgical patients. Providing a staff …

Impact Of Assistive Technology Devices And Services For Students With Learning Disabilities And An Academic Need In Writing, Carol Hankins Olson

Theses and Dissertations

This study explored the impact of assistive technology (AT) devices and services on 165 students (134 male, 31 female) with learning disabilities who had needs in the academic area of writing. Outcomes data collected through the Assistive Technology Infusion Project (ATIP) were analyzed to explore demographics of students in this population, relationships between various factors on writing goals, and differences in contributions of various interventions prior to and after attainment of the AT devices. Two classifications of AT devices were developed for use in this study. The first was used to determine the most common AT devices used (word prediction …

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) …

The Gender Gap In Post-Secondary Study Abroad: Understanding And Marketing To Male Students, Steven W. Shirley

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Given the post-September 11,2001, environment, a renewed focus has been on broadening the global perspective of American university students. During the past 20 years, the participation rate of American college and university students studying abroad has grown tremendously. International education has experienced much growth and increased attention; yet, despite the interest, enrollment in these programs has consistently been primarily by females with only limited participation by male students. Study abroad professionals have speculated about this gender gap, yet very little research has been completed to understand the disparity. This study examined differences in how males and females perceive studying abroad …

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

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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 …

The Meaning Of Hope For The Rural Dwelling Male Who Has Colon Cancer, Vickie C. Graves

Theses and Dissertations

Hope has been recognized as a valuable inner resource for persons with chronic or life threatening illnesses. Cancer patients have described their feelings of frustration and discouragement related to communication by nurses that has hindered or caused them to lose hope. Other cancer patients have described how nurses have communicated in ways that have fostered hope. It is fostering realistic hope that is the difficult issue.

Research is lacking as to how cancer patients define hope, and there are no studies that address the concept of hope as it relates to the rural male living with colon cancer. Understanding what …

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

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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, …

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

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No abstract provided.

The Needs Of Patients In A Rural/Frontier Setting With Renal Insufficiency, Nancy A. Carda

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The purpose of this study was to identify any needs patients with renal insufficiency living in a rural/frontier setting may have. A chart review was conducted in a rural health care facility of all patients with diagnostic code 593.9. The following questions were asked: What are the characteristics of the patients in this rural/frontier setting? What is the difference in their levels of renal insufficiency? What risk factors are related to the level of renal insufficiency? In what ways do their risk factors compare with those identified in literature? The results of this study were compared to what is stated …

The Female Athlete Triad: Prevention And Awareness, Kara Falk

Theses and Dissertations

The participation of female athletes in sports has grown tremendously in the past two decades. Female athletes are performing at increasingly higher levels and becoming more competitive in sports at younger ages. This has lead to the growing problem of the Female Athlete Triad: disordered eating, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis. The purpose of this project is to promote awareness and prevention of the Female Athlete Triad

The goal of this project is to build awareness and address the prevalence, consequences, risk factors, prevention, and signs and symptoms of the Female Athlete Triad through the construction and distribution of an educational brochure …

Student Generated Intellectual Property: A Study Of North Dakota University System Stakeholder Altitudes And Expectations, Marie Aune

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It is generally quite advantageous for business owners and managers across the state to seek assistance from North Dakota University System (NDUS) students and faculty to help start a new venture or develop a new product, process, system, or service. Unfortunately, there is often a great deal of ambiguity in who owns the resultant concepts and brand building tools. The purpose of this independent study is to identify North Dakota University System stakeholder attitudes and expectations involving intellectual property (IP) ownership on collaborative projects

An online survey was administered to stakeholders in the North Dakota University System to assess these …

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 …

Are Bank Loan Loss Reservers Materially Misstated, Thomas Metelmann

Theses and Dissertations

A bank's estimated credit losses are reflected by its reserve for loan loss account, generally known as the Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses (ALLL). 1 In simple terms, the ALLL is an estimate of the value of loans that probably will not be collected. It has been noted that the estimation of credit loss is often the most difficult element in the preparation of a bank's financial statements. Part of the problem lies in the subjective nature of the loss estimate, but a greater difficulty arises from the conflicting demands of regulatory agencies and the accounting profession. The subject …

Intrathecal Therapy In Cancer Pain Management, Anne Nygaard

Theses and Dissertations

The lack of knowledge of intrathecal therapy in cancer pain management by nurses and other health care professionals is a common problem that creates poor patient satisfaction and decreased quality of life. Intrathecal pain pumps may be helpful in cancer patients who have intolerable side effects from oral opioids, are unable to take medications by mouth, or have failed other pain management strategies. The purpose of this project was for the author to gain expert knowledge regarding the use of intrathecal pain pumps in cancer patients with chronic pain. After gaining expert knowledge, the objective was to develop an inservice …

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 …

Alcohol Use And Injury-Related Outcomes In Older Rural Trauma Patients, Karen M. Rohr

Theses and Dissertations

People age 65 years and older are the fastest growing segment of the United States population. As the older population increases, the risk for injury also increases. Use of alcohol is a major contributing risk factor for unintentional injury and death. The problem is that despite the fact that alcohol use is one of the major causes of unintentional injury and death in trauma centers, most trauma centers do not routinely screen patients for alcohol problems and provide intervention when needed. A descriptive correlational methodology was used to identify and compare the characteristics and hospital outcomes of older trauma patients …

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 …

Digital Evidence Photography: Historical Perspective And Law Enforcement Policy, Jean Youshefski

Theses and Dissertations

This study examines the contents of police department policies pertaining to the use of digital photography. Content analysis findings are compared with evidentiary requirements of admissibility in a court of law to determine if the policies address these pertinent issues. A history of evidence photography illustrates how judges have assimilated the use of photographic technology for evidentiary purposes and applied common rules of evidence to the process. The works of J. Mnookin (1998), C.C. Scott (1942), and case texts from the National Reporter System were used extensively as historic references. Current literature about suggested standard operating procedures for the use …

Higher Ed And Cyber Security: A Content Analysis Of Two Institutions Computer Policies, Douglas P. Osowski

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No abstract provided.

Experiences Of Online Support Groups Among People Who Self-Injure, Kirsten L. Williams

Theses and Dissertations

In recent years, online support groups and websites with intent to support people who self-injure have become common on the Internet. This phenomenon raises questions about the nature oflntemet relationships, social support, and social difficulties present for people who self-injure. This study presents a qualitative view of the functions of internet support groups for these people. A modified version of the consensual qualitative research model was employed to explore the role online support groups play for those who seek them out due to self-injury and differences people who self-injure describe between online as opposed to face-to-face support. Findings emphasize participants' …

Parental Death And Its Impact On The Marital Satisfaction Of The Surviving Adult Child, Ryan Glenn Henry

Theses and Dissertations

Previous literature has identified parental death as having a negative impact on the physical and mental health of the surviving adult child. In addition, research suggests that the marital satisfaction of a male or female adult child is negatively impacted after either a father or mother has died. The purpose of this research is to further study this topic by examining longitudinal dyadic data to determine how the death of a parent or death of an in-law impacts marital interaction when certain mediating variables are taken into account. Some of the mediating variables included quality of the parent-child relationship, caregiving, …

The Relationship Between Parenting Style And Academic Success Among College Students, Sarah E. Pisacano

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between parenting style and academic success as measured by grade point average in college students. Data was obtained by administering a demographic survey and the Parental Authority Questionnaire (PAQ) by John Buri to forty-one undergraduate participants at Rowan University. The PAQ was used to score levels of permissive, authoritarian and authoritative parenting. A correlational analysis was utilized and the results from which supported previous research of the benefits of authoritative parenting. High scores on authoritative parenting had a significant positive relationship with grade point averages. Separate correlations used to determine …