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Nurse Delegation Decision Making: Impact On Nurse Job Satisfaction, Lynn Carol Parsons

Dissertations

The purpose of this experimental study was to ascertain if a structured educational intervention (versus a mimic intervention) was followed by a statistically significant increase in nurse delegation decision making knowledge and nurse job satisfaction.

Reducing The Use Of Multiple Restraints In The Psychiatric Emergency Department, Juliet Nneka Udo

Dissertations

The purpose of the quantitative quality-improvement project was to implement the interprofessional collaborative practice model (ICPM) education program for providers, as an evidence-based intervention in reducing the use of multiple restraints in the psychiatric emergency department.

Testing The Efficacy Of Research-Based Instructional Material For Improving The Competence Of Clinical Instructors In Guiding Nursing Students In Practical Activities In Tanzania, Rehema C. Mligo

Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to test the efficacy of research-based instructional material for improving the competence of clinical instructors in guiding nursing students in practical activities in Tanzania.

An Exploratory Study Of The Barriers Of Pediatric Palliative Care Programs And Their Relationships To Funding, Mary Maureen Kirkpatrick Mclaughlin

Dissertations

This study, a sequential mixed methods design, used quantitative techniques and a qualitative, phenomenological approach. The quantitative phase addressed the research question: Does the reimbursement of services for the delivery of pediatric palliative care differ between types of funding, and is funding related to directors' perceptions of obstacles to the delivery of care? The qualitative phase addressed the research question: What are the barriers that CHI PACC directors' experience in their roles and how do they overcome them?

An Analysis Of A Governance Model In Nursing Service, Linda R. Stumpf

Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of governance type on culture, nurse work satisfaction, nurse retention, and patient satisfaction with care in acute care hospitals.

Compassion Fatigue And Satisfaction Among Nurses At A State Psychiatric Hospital: An Opportunity To Educate, Santhi Avula

Dissertations

This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project aims to bring awareness to psychiatric nurses at NOPH about CF and burnout and educate them on ways to improve resiliency and compassion satisfaction as professional nurses.

PICOT: How do psychiatric nurses at NOPH (P) who are at increased risk for CF benefit from a webinar-based educational intervention (I) to identify and reduce symptoms of CF and improve compassion satisfaction (O) one month after intervention (T) compared to preintervention (C)?

Assessing The Reach Of Health Access Resources In Indianapolis For Populations With Low Income, Kyler A. Casbon, Kai J. Gatting, Simran Nadig, Isabella K. Peckinpaugh, Alexandre A. Sauquet, Kourtney A. D. Byrd, Megan E. Conklin, Gicella Garcia, Mitchell L. Struewing, Omolola A. Adeoye-Olatunde

Purdue Journal of Service-Learning and International Engagement

Two public health crises that the United States are contending with are diabetes and the prevalence of opioid overdoses, both of which have a significant impact on communities nationwide. Inequities in social conditions contribute to health disparities amidst these diabetes and opioid overdose public health crises nationally and locally. To address these health inequities in Indianapolis, Indiana, the the Purdue University Center for Health Excellence, Quality and Innovation (CHEQI) shaped relationships through their CHAMP (Community Health Access Model Partnerships) services with local food pantries and homeless shelters, providing Indianapolis residents pre-diabetes screening and resources and convenient access to and education …

Toxic Waste Dumps And Intersectionality, Kaitlyn Vasilko

Purdue Journal of Service-Learning and International Engagement

Beginning in 2023, I started conducting environmental sociology research in Northwest Indiana communities because I wanted to apply what I had been learning in my sociology and behavioral science courses to real community problems. I that found toxic waste dumps (waste dumps that contain waste that is hazardous and require mandates established environmental regulations to ensure public safety) are disproportionately located in Northwest Indiana communities of color and poor whites, and I uncovered severe negative health effects that result from toxic waste dumps, in addition to the inequality faced by the populations impacted. I then conducted interviews in the community …

Promoting Cultural Belonging Through The Arts: Community Partner Snapshot Of Latino Art Midwest, Kayla Vasilko

Purdue Journal of Service-Learning and International Engagement

Kayla Vasilko just completed her Master’s degree in communication with a focus on semiotics and the impact of higher education on positive social change in the Purdue Graduate School and the PNW Department of Communication and Creative Arts. While earning her degree, she had the opportunity to complete a service-learning project to celebrate Spanish culture through the arts and work the community partner Latino Art Midwest. Latino Art Midwest works to promote understanding of the role of arts and creative expression among Midwestern Latina/o communities. Students can explore their site, “view the art, and interpret the unique qualities of Latina/o …

Crafting The Wings Of Tomorrow's Leaders, Anushka Sharma

Purdue Journal of Service-Learning and International Engagement

SOAR is a social impact initiative I founded in partnership with Big Brothers/Big Sisters Lafayette. We provide novel leadership and character development resources for local Lafayette youth. The motto—engage, uplift, and achieve—speaks to my aims for inspiring the next generation of leaders, within Purdue members and local youth. This reflection essay is an opportunity to express the aims of SOAR, the intentionality behind this initiative, and how I hope to contribute to the development of youth in Lafayette and beyond. Mr. Brennan’s visit is a milestone for SOAR, and having the opportunity to converse with a renowned youth development leader …

Jovial Family Farm Facilitates Intergenerational Learning Opportunities Through Urban Farming, Maera Williams

Purdue Journal of Service-Learning and International Engagement

Maera Williams is a sophomore in Environmental and Ecological Engineering at Purdue University. She joined the Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) Urban Farming team as a freshman and now serves as project manager of ten undergraduate students collaborating with Jovial Family Farm to design and develop three indoor hydroponics systems for a laboratory space on their property in Broad Ripple, IN. Jovial Family Farm is a nonprofit organization founded by Drs. Bobbie and Brian Jellison with the mission to provide senior citizens, their families, and their communities with meaningful engagement opportunities on an intergenerational scale through urban agricultural activities. …

Wolf Park, Pawsing For Impactful Beginnings: The Role Of Community Engagement And Education In Service-Learning, John W. Robbins, Deniz Eksioglu, Kaushal Patel

Purdue Journal of Service-Learning and International Engagement

Our team’s endeavor, conducted under the guidance of Dr. Kristen Bellisario, encapsulates a service-learning journey with Wolf Park, a sanctuary dedicated to the conservation and research of wolves and wildlife. Through immersive experiences, community outreach, and collaborative partnerships, our team sought to amplify public understanding of wildlife conservation and inspire a sense of responsibility among participants. This essay examines the impact of our initiatives on both the community and ourselves, emphasizing the transformative potential of education, engagement, and community partnerships in effecting positive societal change. Our team advocates for sustained support for wildlife conservation efforts and underscore the necessity of …

The Hoosier Slide: Promoting Engagement With Environment, Kayla Vasilko

Purdue Journal of Service-Learning and International Engagement

With unsustainable production models and a plethora of other damaging activities, humans’ strain on the environment has made it impossible to assume that the planet’s ecosystem will sustain future generations (WWF, 2018); our response to this crisis will impact current and future generations and all other species on Earth (Global Stewards, 2022; United Nations Millennium Ecosystem Assessment, 2022). To make a difference, education about the problem needs to be furthered. I worked with the PNW Westville Warriors and the Michigan City Lubeznik Center for the Arts (a community center dedicated to offering programming that balances joy with critical thinking, with …

Beyond The Bench: Redefining Research Impact In Society, Nouran Amin

Purdue Journal of Service-Learning and International Engagement

The following essay reports on the reflective experiences of the author’s time completing a certificate program “Advancing Graduate Research Impact in Society” offered by Purdue University’s Office of Community Engagement in Fall 2023. It begins by narrating the author's journey as a Muslim woman in STEM spaces, highlighting the lack of relatable role models and the ensuing dissonance between aspirations and prevailing narratives. Through introspection, the essay progresses to examine the paradox of publicly funded but inaccessible science, which often fails to engage with community needs and priorities. The essay underscores the importance of inclusivity and diverse representation in scientific …

Empowering Tech Professionals: Mentorship And Interview Preparation In The Face Of Industry Layoffs, Sakhi Aggrawal

Purdue Journal of Service-Learning and International Engagement

In recent years, the Information Technology (IT) industry has witnessed significant turmoil, marked by waves of mass layoffs that have left numerous skilled professionals grappling with job loss and uncertainty. The year 2023 alone saw over 250,000 tech workers in U.S.-based companies lose their livelihoods due to corporate restructuring, with renowned giants like Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta being forced to trim their workforce. This unsettling trend highligts a pressing need to support those affected and empower them to regain stability in their careers.

Against this backdrop, I, an experienced technical program manager and software engineer with a background at …

From Nostalgia To Nirvana: A Buddhist Epistemological Approach To Diasporic Literary Forms, Carlos V. Reyes

Kritika Kultura

Like the diasporian, the Buddhist knows the displacement from home to homelessness. Practicing, the Buddhist makes homelessness her home. Writing, the diasporic writer (re)constructs a movable home in words. Using the Buddhist five thesis on form, this paper attempts to apply these principles to the notion of diaspora. Five new insights to the experience of diaspora are gained from this approach. The method is then applied to the diasporic Filipino poet Jose Garcia Villa’s poem “Before, One, becomes, One.” In conclusion, it is argued that the Buddhist perspective offers a new critique useful in understanding the challenges of the postmodern …

People Power As Immanent Collectivity: Re-Imagining The Miracle Of The 1986 Edsa Revolution As Divine Justice, Fernando Gonzaga

Kritika Kultura

The Philippine People Power Revolution (EDSA) was remarkable for its non-aggressive overthrow of the Marcos dictatorship. The spontaneity and creativity of the people to answer the summons to defend dissonant army troops contrasts with the administrative efficiency and armed might of the military army. The people acted as a collectivity, with its own collective power, opposing the military. This non-aggressive collective power was rooted in a distinctive Filipino culture and religiosity that hailed the EDSA Revolution as a miracle of divine justice.

Training For Learner-Centered Pedagogy And Curriculum Design Agendain Staff Development For Problem-Based Learning (Pbl), Peter Freebody

Kritika Kultura

No abstract provided.

Grafting Philosophy To The Tagalog Prefix Ka, Rainier A. Ibana

Kritika Kultura

This paper presents Filipino language as a tool in capturing the Filipino world view. By examining the Tagalog prefix “ka” as an accommodation of differences and opposition, this paper shows the infinite depth and breadth of Filipino’s capacity to absorb various kinds and levels of solidarity. This also analyzes the development of Filipino society by the way the prefix “ka” was used especially during the Philippine Revolution and its present-day significance.

The Factors Associate With The Utilization Of Emergency Medical System (Ems) Services In Chiang Mai Province, Thailand, Sherin Ibrahem, Waraporn Boonchieng, Suwat Chariyalertsak, Kannikar Intawong, Aksara Thongprachum, Napaphat Poprom

Journal of Health Research

Background: The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system is a network of coordinated medical service providers and resources that respond to medical emergencies. The Thai government implemented a national plan aimed to develop of the EMS services system. To our knowledge, there was little or no previous research about the factors associated with services use. The study aimed to explore the factors associated with using EMS services in Chiang Mai province, Thailand.

Method: The cross-sectional study was conducted in Chiang Mai province, Thailand. The first step was the selection of covariates associated with the using EMS/ ambulance services using …

Effects Of The 5a Model Toward Perceiving Self-Efficacy Of Nursing Students’ Counseling For Tobacco Cessation, Siripan Naknoi, Pirin Nichachotesalid, Songwut Sungbun, Sasithorn Tomon, Krisada Tongtub, Tanawat Ruamsook

Journal of Health Research

Background: Tobacco control is a critical global health issue, especially due to the tobacco industry’s targeting of youths and children, which challenges educational institutions. This study examined the impact of the 5A model on nursing students’ perceptions of smoking cessation counseling.

Method: This quasi-experimental study used a one-group pretest-posttest design to evaluate the effect of the 5A model on nursing students’ self-efficacy. It involved 30 nursing students from Princess Agrarajakumari College of Nursing at Chulabhorn Royal Academy, Bangkok, Thailand. Over four weeks, students engaged in online learning, simulation-based learning, field training in counseling, and completed a self-efficacy questionnaire …

French Inscriptions In The Latin Kingdom Of Jerusalem: From The Written Word To The Museum, Estelle Ingrand-Varenne

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Epigraphic transition to writing in the vernacular languages was one of the most striking phenomena in the sociocultural history of medieval Europe from the twelfth century onward, affecting all domains of written culture and progressing at different paces in different places. This transition took place in the Crusader states, as in France, in the mid-thirteenth century, but here with a radical turn from medieval Latin to Outremer French—an Old French dialect used in the Latin East. This paper examines isolated French words (names) in the extant inscriptions from the Kingdom of Jerusalem, tracing the transitional stages and identifying the actors …

Household Dengue Vulnerability Information Model For Disseminating Vector Surveillance, Andri Dwi Hernawan, Tri Baskoro Tunggul Satoto, Danang Sri Hadmoko, Ema Madyaningrum

Journal of Health Research

Background: The mosquito perception index and habitat suitability score (MPI-HSS) can be a breakthrough for obtaining dengue transmission vulnerability information in households. Routinely observed predictor data for vector density can be used to obtain region susceptibility information. This study develops Household Vulnerability Information (HVI) and Area Susceptibility Information (ASI) models for the dissemination of Aedes vector surveillance information in the community.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional study. The HVI model used the MPI-HSS indicator with data collected from 368 households in Pontianak Municipality, Kalimantan Barat, Indonesia. The ASI model used secondary data on rainfall, humidity, population density, and larva-free rate …

Measuring Parental Attitudes In Four Thai Provinces: Adaptation And Validation Of The Parental Attitudes Towards Their Child’S Outdoor Recreation (Pacor) Questionnaire, Kannika Permpoonputtana, Chayanuch Nakkongkam, Peeradech Thichanpiang, Anuchart Kaunnil, Kerry Lee, Xiaozi Gao, Chutikorn Nopparat, Sarun Kunwittaya

Journal of Health Research

Background: Parental attitudes toward children's outdoor recreation are vital for holistic child development. This study aimed to translate and validate the Parental Attitudes Towards Their Child’s Outdoor Recreation (PACOR) questionnaire in Thai among parents of preschoolers.

Methods: The PACOR was translated into Thai through forward and back-translation, then culturally adapted for Thai parents. A final Thai-PACOR was formed by an expert committee. Content validity was assessed using Item-Objective Congruence values while internal consistency and test-retest reliability were evaluated. Construct validity was determined via factor analysis and comparison of parental attitudes based on children's sex.

Results: The Thai-PACOR demonstrated robust psychometric …

Development And Validation Of The Thai Version Of The Problematic Smartphone Use Scale For School-Age (Psu-Sa) Children, Khanokporn Donjdee, Pichayanee Poonpol, Nootchanart Ruksee

Journal of Health Research

Background: Problematic smartphone use affects public health. The COVID-19 pandemic changed children's lifestyles by increasing the frequency of smartphone use. This study aims to develop and validate the Thai version of the problematic smartphone use scale for school-age (PSU-SA) children.

Methods: We assessed the internal consistency and test-retest reliability of the scale with item objective congruence (IOC) and Cronbach's alpha coefficient among 30 samples recruited by purposive sampling. We measured the quality of the scale among 550 participants selected from nine schools in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand using two-stage sampling. We administered the sociodemographic questionnaire and Thai versions of the PSU-SA …

Anemia And Adherence To Weekly Iron-Folic Acid Supplementation Among Adolescent Girls In A Stunting Locus Of Ambon City, Indonesia, Yudhie D. Tando, Christiana R. Titaley, Ritha Tahitu, Elpira Asmin, Liyani S. Sara

Journal of Health Research

Background: Anemia remains a major public health concern among adolescent girls in Indonesia. To address this, weekly iron-folic acid (IFA) supplementation has been implemented nationwide. This study examined factors associated with anemia and adherence to IFA supplementation among adolescent girls in three senior high schools within the Poka-Rumah Tiga Health Centers' catchment area in Ambon City, Indonesia.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in August 2022 involving 522 female students from three senior high schools in Ambon City. Factors associated with anemia and adherence to weekly IFA supplementation were examined using logistic regression.

Results: A high prevalence of anemia (49.23%) …

Leadership In Early Childhood Special Education, Kelly Ramirez

Dissertations

Purpose: The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to identify what early childhood special education (ECSE) teachers describe as essential knowledge and skills that experienced principals need to know and be able to do to support the three elements of the California Professional Standards for Education Leaders (CPSEL) of Standard 2, Instructional Leadership. Element A: Professional Learning; Element B, Curriculum and Instruction; Element C: Assessment and Accountability.

Methodology: This qualitative phenomenological study identified 12 ECSE teachers who described the essential knowledge and skills that experienced principals need to know and be able to do to support the CPSEL standards. …

Wightman Prosperity Church Council Minutes 2016-2024, Wightman United Methodist Church, Prosperity

Methodist Local Church Records

No abstract provided.

Wightman Prosperity Church Council Minutes 1987-2015, Wightman United Methodist Church, Prosperity

Methodist Local Church Records

No abstract provided.

Smokejumper Biographies For 1959 Rookie Class, National Smokejumper Association

Smokejumper Biographies by Rookie Year

This document contains short biographies of smokejumpers who rookied in 1959.