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Nurse Practitioner Professional Autonomy: Relationship Between Structural Autonomy And Attitudinal Autonomy, Dolores C. Jones

UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to identify and describe the possible components of structural autonomy that influence Nurse Practitioners' (NPs) perceptions of independence in practice. The components identified were NP state regulatory practices, educational background, and managed care environment. The study explored the relationship between NP structural autonomy as it relates to the above components and attitudinal autonomy as it relates to perceptions of independence in practice. A conceptual framework derived from a review of the literature demonstrated the possible relationships.

The investigator employed a mail survey to collect data from certified NPs in six eastern and mid-eastern states. …

Hi-O-Hi 1998, Oberlin College

Hi-O-Hi Yearbooks

No abstract provided.

Retribution Revisited: A Reconsideration Of Feminist Criminal Law Reform Strategies, Dianne L. Martin

Osgoode Hall Law Journal

Were the last 30 years of feminist law reform activity around criminal justice misdirected? Or, if not misdirected, have the efforts been appropriated and manipulated by the New Right? This commentary reflects on this history, and on the failures of the retributive justice project generally, and argues for a reexamination of both. The discussion focuses on the tactics of the New Right and on the retributive goals of some victims' rights organizations as a means of highlighting the unintended consequences of key feminist initiatives around violence against women. Finally, the commentary identifies alternatives to retribution and a need for careful …

Law, Language And Lenity, Lawrence Solan

Faculty Scholarship

No abstract provided.

We're All Capitalist Now: The Importance, Nature, Provision And Regulation Of Investor Education, James A. Fanto

Faculty Scholarship

No abstract provided.

The Pentagon Papers Case And The Path Not Taken: A Personal Memoir On The First Amendment And The Separation Of Powers, Joel Gora

Faculty Scholarship

No abstract provided.

Reciprocal Leadership, A Practical Approach To Leadership, Wendy Pierce

Honors Theses

Forward-looking leadership carries much more responsibility than in the past. Many organizations today are under fire to change with the times-and why not? We cannot afford to live within the fabulous fifties mindset that thrived under fantastical structures of bosses, middlemen, and elaborate pecking orders. The New York minute has quickly become the pacesetter for many of our industry leaders. Everything happens in a millisecond: email. faxes, and virtual offices have become the norm for American and international business endeavors. Today's competitive environment demands intense improvement in productivity, quality, and response time. In order to keep pace with instant gratification …

The Re-Election Of Incumbent Presidents : Wars, War Heroes, Patriots, And Prosperity, Brian Kelly

Honors Theses

In 1789 the fledgling nation of the United States of America unanimously elected its first president, a war hero named George Washington. In accordance with the provisions of the Constitution, Washington served a four-year term, at the completion of which he ran again for president. He won, and after four more years, was succeeded by his vice-president, John Adams, who defeated Thomas Jefferson to become the second president of the United States of America. Four years later Jefferson would turn the tables on his victor and defeat Adams to become the nation's third president.

An investigation of the seventeen successful …

Enabling Hitler : An Able Body For A Dangerous Mind, Parker O. Roe

Honors Theses

There is no doubt today in the minds of the world's population that Adolf Hitler, the leader, the Fuhrer of Nazi Germany was responsible for horrendous acts and possessed of insane intentions. However, what was is that enabled him to see his goals through to the extent that he was able? In truth, there exist hundreds of insane and sadistic people in today's world, however a "Fourth Reich" has not yet emerged. In other words, how was it that Adolf Hitler was able to be the demigod of a country and movement which branded the continent of Europe for all …

What We're Not Telling Law Students - And Lawyers - That They Really Need To Know: Some Thoughts-In-Action Toward Revitalizing The Profession From Its Roots, Lawrence S. Krieger

Journal of Law and Health

Part I of this article sets forth a generally encouraging set of propositions about student and attorney life that I have found to be true. If they are, law students and lawyers need to hear them repeatedly. They collectively represent an approach to life and law which, to the extent it is internalized, can increase life satisfaction, raise standards of professional behavior, and relieve many of the kinds of distress that law students and lawyers are prone to experience. Some students seem to bring much of this information with them to law school years and after, do not lose sight …

Organizational Science In A Postmodern Context, Kenneth J. Gergen, T. J. Thatchenkery

Psychology Faculty Works

No abstract provided.

Mind And Heart 1998, Whitworth University

Mind and Heart Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Tales Of Sexual Panic In The Legal Academy: The Assault On Reverse Incest Suits, Edward Greer

Case Western Reserve Law Review

No abstract provided.

Commencement Program 1998, Whitworth University

Commencement Programs

Commencement exercises of Whitworth College in May 1998.

Achieving Consensus On Defective Product Design, Aaron Twerski, J. A. Henderson

Faculty Scholarship

No abstract provided.

An Application Of Dynamic Factor Analysis: An Examination Of Smoking Habit Strength Measures, Brett A. Plummer

Open Access Master's Theses

Across smoking cessation studies, a variety of self-report and physiological measures have been used as outcome measures attempting to operationalize the degree of "habit strength " people experience. However, the performance of these different measures has not been adequately assessed longitudinally (Velicer, Rossi, Prochaska, & DiClemente, 1996). Employing time-series data to understand underlying physiological and/or psychological processes is a useful way to study constructs which may fluctuate daily. Although it has been applied in an extremely limited number of settings, dynamic factor analysis is one statistical method which may help to evaluate habit strength measures over time. This study has …

An Exploratory Study Of Attachment Styles And Their Relationship To Emotional Intelligence In A Young Adult Population, Steven Kenneth Diehl

Open Access Master's Theses

Since its inception, adult attachment theory has been used to identify individual differences within a wide range of interpersonal and intra-personal phenomena. Reviews of the literature suggest that securely attached adults are better able to cope with stressors and life demands both within themselves and in the context of significant social relationships than are adults exhibiting insecure styles of attachment. Research in the area of emotional intelligence suggests that people differ in their ability to utilize affective information to effectively cope with environmental demands and stressors. The present study examines the relationship between styles of attachment and individual differences in …

Developing A Theoretical And Empirical Ethnocultural Model Toward Predicting Crying Behavior In White College Women, Brian L. Ragsdale

Open Access Master's Theses

Self reported crying behavior in White college women along with ethnocultural variables which may influence their crying behavior was examined. Another focus of the study was to begin the development of an ethnocultural survey of crying behavior. Questions concerning socioeconomic status, religiosity/ spirituality, interpersonal experiences, family members feeling about crying behavior, perceptions of same race and other race crying, White Racial Identity Attitude (Helms, 1990) and the East/ West Questionnaire (Gilgen & Cho, 1979) were used as ethnocultural variables.

One hundred sixteen White women completed the survey during the first administration and sixty three of them completed the survey during …

Examining Cultural Identity In The Prediction Of High-Risk Behavior In Latino And Latina Adolescents, Cecilia Maria Duarte

Open Access Master's Theses

The continuing population growth of Latino/a immigrants in the United States has led to an increase in the study of cultural identity and the adaptive processes that shape that identity. The negative effects of immigrant cultural adjustment on the behavior of Latino and Latina adolescents is an area that has received little research attention to date. Using self-report surveys gathered by a federally funded high risk youth project, this study examined the prediction of high risk behavior in a seventh and eighth grade sample of 131 Latino/a adolescents. A four dimensional cultural identity predictor was used in a multiple regression …

Assessing Predictors Of Smoking Cessation: An Application Of Signal Detection Methodology, Sonya V. Benisovich

Open Access Master's Theses

Cigarette smoking is a leading cause of preventable illness and death in the United States. Yet, when people are able to quit, the negative effects of smoking to their health diminish over time. For this reason, it is important for behavioral scientists to understand the mechanisms which underly smoking cessation. In this study, signal detection analysis was used to determine which baseline characteristics of 602 smokers were best able to discriminate those who had quit smoking from those who had not six and eighteen months later. Variables included in this analysis were chosen based on prior research showing that they …

Refining Local Subdivision Regulations To Promote Good Development In Nantucket, Massachusetts, Eric Savetsky

Open Access Master's Theses

This study provides recommendations that should be considered by Nantucket and its Planning Board to promote better subdivision development on the Island. New subdivision development will have a strong affect on the physical appearance of the Island. The Planning Board responsible for review and permitting of new subdivisions should strive to promote development which blends in with the historical style of development. The existing subdivision regulations do very little to promote good development and were probably borrowed from another community in Massachusetts and adopted.

North Stonington Village: Ensuring A Sense Of Place, Jennifer M. Lutke

Open Access Master's Theses

The purpose of this research project is to determine how North Stonington, Connecticut, can best protect and enhance the character of North Stonington Village through land development regulations.

The character of North Stonington Village is in jeopardy as a direct result of its current land development regulations. Stated in both the North Stonington Zoning Regulations (1985) and, indirectly, in the North Stonington Plan of Development (1981), the citizens of North Stonington desire to protect and enhance the Village's character to ensure its unique sense of place.

The main product of this work is a proposed Village District. This district, if …

The Power Of Minorities In Groups Settings: Do They Inspire Divergent Thinking?, Angela Walker

McNair Scholars Journal

Studies concerning social influence have generally focused on the power of the majority within groups. In contrast, this research explored the power of opinion minorities in consensus and nonconsensus seeking groups, especially whether minorities in consensus seeking groups inspire divergent thinking in their fellow group members the way minority members in nonconsensus seeking groups do. Thought listing tasks were utilized. Results suggest that minority members decrease polarization of thought and increase thoroughness of discussion.

Montanan, Winter 1998, University Of Montana--Missoula

Montanan Magazine, 1969-2024

This is the magazine of the University of Montana with news about the University for UM alumni as well as current faculty, students, staff, and administrators. This is volume 15, number 2.

1998-1999 Course Catalog, University Of Montana--Missoula. Office Of The Registrar

University of Montana Course Catalogs, 1895-2024

An annual catalog of courses and course descriptions offered at the University of Montana.

Women Wilderness & Everyday Life : An Examination Of The Connection Between Wilderness Recreation And Women's Liberation, Sarah L. Pohl

Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers

No abstract provided.

The Community Naturalist In The Schools Program: Infusing Experiential Natural History Into Secondary School Curricula, James F. Berkey

Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers

No abstract provided.

Wilderness And The Internet: A Profile Of Adopters Of The World-Wide-Web As A Wilderness Information Acquisition Tool, Charles D. Burgess

Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers

No abstract provided.

Custody Relocation: More Questions Than Answers Result From High Court Opinions In California And New York, Pamela Markert

Santa Clara Law Review

No abstract provided.

Books Received, Santa Clara Law Review

Santa Clara Law Review

No abstract provided.