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Ic 025 Gude To University Of Texas School Of Nursing Records, 1978-2006, University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston. School Of Nursing

Institutional Finding Aids

This collection consists of records including catalogs, brochures, annual report, six-year plan, 1979 roster, and information memorandum from the University of Texas, School of Nursing The materials were created between 1978-2006. See more at IC 025.

The Effects Of Medical Cannabis Use Among Adults With Chronic Pain: An Integrative Review Of The Literature, Bridget A. Asevedo

Honors Undergraduate Theses

The purpose of this integrative literature review was to understand the effects of medical cannabis for chronic pain management in adults. Anecdotal reports suggest the use of medical marijuana as a pain management therapy could be an alternative to opioids and other medications which have long term consequences. Potential uses span the health care continuum, from prescribed outpatient symptom management, to acute care, extended care, home care, and hospice treatment settings. The methodology included a review and synthesis of relevant research articles from 2012 to 2018, written in the English language. The findings suggest medical cannabis has the potential of …

Staff Perception Of Workplace Violence In The Ed: Implementing Egress Education And Cue Recognition, Kelsey Jobe

DNP Projects

Purpose: The purpose of this DNP project was to examine staff perception of workplace violence before and after an educational intervention provided to bedside staff members in the ED of a Level-1 trauma center. The project focused on assessing the impact of an educational intervention on staff perception of WPV related to safety and overall awareness.

Methods: This project was a single site project designed to examine the impact of an educational intervention using egress education and cue recognition in the ED setting using a pre- and post-survey. The survey examined staff perception of safety related to WPV before and …

Fostering Compassionate Care For Persons With Alzheimer's Disease In Nursing Facilities., Sam Gilbert Cotton

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The aim of this dissertation study was to examine the impact of the implementation of a new Compassionate Care (CC) curriculum on the quality of care provided by Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to residents with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). More specifically, this dissertation used Kirkpatrick’s model of evaluation to assess the reactions, learning, and behavior change of the CNAs exposed to the curriculum, and ultimately the impact of the curriculum on the stress levels of residents with AD. To accomplish this, we had two studies that aligned with the Kirkpatrick model of evaluation. For Study #1, the evaluation of the compassionate …

A Partnership Between The Graduate Resource Center And College Of Nursing, Stephanie Sanchez, Heidi Rogers

HSC Education Days

As nursing professionals returning to school to pursue an advanced degree in nursing (MSN), academic writing can be a new skill that is unfamiliar to students even as they are expected to have mastered this skill prior to entering a graduate program. In Fall 2017, the College of Nursing and the Graduate Resource Center partnered to provide MSN students with writing interventions to help bridge the gap between skill level and expectations. These interventions included an online writing course, a comprehensive writing workshop based on faculty feedback that was offered during orientation and submitting a writing assignment for review through …

Nutrition Education To Improve Health Outcomes In Community Dwelling Older Adults, Sara Giessinger

Master's Projects and Capstones

Abstract

The proportion of people age 60 and over is growing faster than other age group, and will double by 2050 from approximately 605 million to 2 billion worldwide, in addition to the 80 and over population quadrupling by the same time. Non-communicable diseases such as obesity, cancer, coronary heart and lung disease, diabetes, hypertension, insulin resistance, and hyperlipidemia,represent 63% of deaths annually worldwide. Due to the immense contact nurses have with clients, they play a key role in screening, referrals and education to guide this demographic to improved health outcomes through nutrition and physical activity interventions (Xiaoyue, Parker, Ferguson, …

The Lived Experience Of Nurse Practitioner Role Transition: A Phenomenology Study, Anthony Michael Angelow

Dissertations

This qualitative, descriptive phenomenology study sought to answer the following question: What experiences do nurse practitioners identify as being associated with their transition to the nurse practitioner (NP) role? Using purposive sampling and snowball techniques, eight nurse practitioners participated in this study. The study included participants from across the United States. Data from this study were developed from unstructured interviews with participants using audio-recorded open-ended questions, which were then transcribed by the principal investigator. The data were analyzed using Colaizzi’s (cited in Creswell, 2013) method for qualitative data analysis to identify common themes. Four central themes were generated from these …

Leadership Connection 2016 Conference Proceedings, Sigma Theta Tau International

Sigma Publications: Book Excerpts

The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) conducted its 2016 Leadership Connection conference from 17 September through 20 September in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, with the theme of Influencing Change Through Leadership.

These conference proceedings are a collection of abstracts submitted by the authors and presented at the conference. To promptly disseminate the information and ideas, participants submitted descriptive information and abstracts of 300 words or less. Each oral and poster presentation abstract was peer-reviewed in a double-blind process in which three scholars used specific scoring criteria to judge the abstracts in accordance with the requirements of STTI's …

Implementing A Caps Simulation To Increase Nursing Education Practice Students’ Self-Awareness Of Attitudes And Beliefs About Poverty, Melissa Ehmke

Dissertations

Problem. The purpose of this project is to determine if college students who are currently in nursing school, will benefit from the addition of a poverty simulation to positively influence their self-awareness and individual-level beliefs and attitudes towards poverty, therefore being able to serve those in poverty fully and guide them to appropriate resources.

Methods. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Doctoral Nursing Practice (DNP) students participated in a three-hour Community Action Poverty Simulation (CAPS). A twenty-one item Attitude Toward Poverty Scale short form (ATPS) survey was completed pre and post-simulation participation.

Results. Significant improvements resulted in three of …

School Of Nursing Newsletter Summer 2018, Southern Adventist University School Of Nursing

Southern Nursing - School of Nursing Newsletter

The Summer 2018 issue of the School of Nursing Newsletter features an article faculty with the lifestyle medicine certification, ties with Oakwood University, the Florence Oliver Anderson Lecture Series, and alumni of the year.

Interprofessional Nursing Education To Prepare Baccalaureate Nursing Students For Transition To Practice, Patricia White

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The study presented outlines current rationales for promoting the use of interprofessional education within nursing curricula to better prepare students for transition to practice. An innovative experiential learning application supports desired behavior outcomes. Student perceptions and attitudes toward interprofessional education were measured through reflective journaling and a validated tool.

Innovative Educational Strategies To Achieve Health Literacy Competencies For Advanced Practice Nurses And Interprofessional Students, Joyce I. Karl

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Health literacy (HL) is an important determinant of health status world-wide. In this session the author will share multiple educational strategies, teaching methods/activities, and student outcomes used to help health professionals achieve personal competency and also design programming to effectively communicate with individual patients and populations with potential HL challenges.

Sigma Theta Tau International 44th Biennial Convention 2017 Conference Proceedings, Sigma Theta Tau International

Sigma Publications: Book Excerpts

Sigma Theta Tau International the Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) conducted its 44th Biennial Convention in Indianapolis, IN, USA, 28 October-1 November 2017. More than 2,000 nurses from around the world gathered at the convention, which had as its theme "Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery."

Program objectives of the 44th Biennial Convention include:

• Discuss how nurses advocate for and lead interprofessional change to improve and influence global health and health policy
• Promote knowledge transformation and lifelong learning within practice and education
• Expand scholarly and philanthropic collaboration among nurses in practice, education,and research globally

These conference proceedings …

Weight Management Counselling Among Community Pharmacists: A Scoping Review, Meagen Rosenthal, Lori M. Ward, Jason Teng, Seena L. Haines

Faculty and Student Publications (Open Access)

No abstract provided.

The Relationship Between Community Dwelling Older Adult’S Fall Risk And Beliefs Of Risk For Falling In Northwest Arkansas And Bolgatanga, Ghana., Natalie Gohman

The Eleanor Mann School of Nursing Undergraduate Honors Theses

Title: The Relationship Between Community Dwelling Older Adult’s Fall Risk and Beliefs of Risk for Falling in Northwest Arkansas and Bolgatanga, Ghana.

Gohman, N., Patton, S., Smith-Blair, N., Agana, C.: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR

Background: Older adults worldwide live with comorbidities, physical and psychological changes associated with aging. Statistically, however, older adults are more likely to die as a result of falling. As the worldwide population of individuals over 65 rises, so will the possibility for injuries from falls. Much research has been published concerning fall risk prevention, but minimal research surrounding protocols and practices for protecting against falls …

Nonpharmacological Behavioral Interventions For Patients With Dementia: An Integrative Literature Review, Michelle Monique Spears

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The use of antipsychotic medications in older adults with dementia increases risk of

mortality; therefore, it is critical that nurses use nonpharmacological interventions in dementia care. The nurses' role is integral to implementation of treatment strategies to dementia patients and efforts to improve care in patients with dementia using a nonpharmacological approach are necessary. Therefore, guidelines outlining nonpharmacologic dementia care management will enable nurses to provide a wider spectrum of care to dementia patients. The purpose of this project was to make recommendations for the development and implementation of interdisciplinary practice guidelines to standardize care in the organizational setting. An …

Gerontological Nursing Leadership Academy: A Nurses' Leadership Journey To Improve Care For Older Adults, Emily Simmons, Kellie L. Flood, Deborah F. Cleeter Bailey

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Describe the impact that participating in a GNLA fellowship has on the following 3 domains: Individual Leadership Development, expanded scope of influence at the state and national level, and leading an interprofessional team project to expand the Hospital Elder Life Program to 2 units.

Gerontological Nursing Leadership Journey: Passion For Advancing Professionalism, Excellence, And Transitional Care For Older Adults, Rogers Maria A., Mona L. Hohman, Nelma B. Crawford Shearer

Biennial Convention (CONV)

The purpose of this poster is to convey the leadership development journey of a GNLA Cohort V Fellow. The experience consists of three comprehensive domains: Individual Leadership Development (ILDP), Advancing Practice through an Interprofessional Team Leadership Project, and Expanding Scope of Influence: Organization, Community, and Profession.

School Of Nursing Newsletter Fall 2017, Southern Adventist University School Of Nursing

Southern Nursing - School of Nursing Newsletter

The Fall 2017 issue of the newsletter discusses a nursing conference, Sigma Theta Tau International induction ceremony, Elvie Swinson remembrance, mission outreach, and the School of Nursing's 60-7ear diamond celebration.

The Nurse's Role In Promoting Activity In Older Adults, Katlyn G. Luebke

Honors Capstones

The older adult population has a high rate of chronic disease, falls, and a decline in mental health (Nelson et al, 2007). In addition, the aging population utilizes the highest proportion of medical care than any other age group (Chen et al., 2011). The older population trusts the face-to-face interaction with their health care team and nurses are at the forefront of care for their patients (Pacucci, Chu, Leasure, 2012). It is the responsibility of the nurse to educate and advocate for the active lifestyle of an elderly patient for better health promotion and prevention of disease or disease progression. …

The Emotional Cost Of Caring: Compassion Fatigue Experienced By Nurse Staff On An Inpatient Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit, Susan Annette Campbell

Theses and Dissertations from 2017

Purpose: Research studies on the prevalence of compassion fatigue (CF) in nursing have been conducted in various clinical settings. There has been limited empirical research conducted on nurses working within the geriatric behavioral health setting, which can present increased nursing challenges related to the chronic health problems of aging coupled with acute behavioral health crises. The purpose of this quantitative, descriptive research study was to identify the prevalence of CF in RN and LPN staff within an inpatient geriatric behavioral health unit setting in two comparably sized hospitals. Design/Methods: An electronic survey design (consisting of demographics and the ProQOL v. …

Impact Of Osteoarthritis Self-Efficacy Toolkit On Adults With Osteoarthritis, Connie Hutley Kiser

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Over 26 million U.S. citizens have a form of arthritis; osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form. Self-efficacy (SE) is defined as a psychological construct which identifies an individual's confidence when performing a behavior. SE is deemed a vital judge of self-management (SM) in those with OA. The purpose of this evidence-based practice, quality improvement project was to improve SE in OA patients. The identified gap in nursing practice was the lack of SE in OA patients. The project question asked whether a toolkit with information regarding SE in OA can improve SE of management of disease-associated symptoms in adults …

Gardner-Webb Hunt School Of Nursing Partners With Community For Medical, Spiritual Ministry, Office Of University Communications

Gardner-Webb NewsCenter Archive

In addition to providing world-class healthcare training for its students, the Gardner-Webb University Hunt School of Nursing connects with the surrounding community to offer medical, educational and ministry resources to improve the overall well being of residents. Those commitments were on display recently in a partnership with the N.C. Baptist Men, Crestview Baptist Church and several other local agencies that joined to provide uninsured men with tests for glucose and cholesterol levels, screenings for depression and other conditions, and information on topics such as nutrition and disease prevention.Volunteers with the N.C. Baptist Men parked the organization’s mobile Health Screening Ministry …

Ms171: Interview With Marianne Marcus, Marianne Marcus Edd, Rn, Houston Academy Of Medicine-Texas Medical Center Library

Texas Medical Center - Women's History Project

An oral history with Marianne Marcus, Professor Emerita at the University of Texas at Houston School of Nursing. Before she retired and assumed the title of Professor Emerita in 2104, Dr. Marcus chaired the UT Nursing School’s Department of Nursing Systems, directed its Master’s of Nursing Education degree track and directed its Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, Education and Research. While at UT, she was elected to its Academy of Health Science Education and named as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. She was appointed the John P. McGovern Distinguished Professor of Addiction Nursing at UT Health Science …

Pat Owens, Pat Owens, Kelsey Duinkerken

Jefferson Nursing Oral Histories

From a young age Pat Owens had a strong interest in nursing, and as a high school student she was even the President of her school’s Future Nurses Club. However, she also really liked home economics so when she went to college she decided to pursue home economics rather than nursing. After working as at the Dairy Council as a nutrition consultant and later at Campbell’s Soup in their test kitchen, Ms. Owens decided that she wanted to instead pursue a career in nursing. After looking into different programs in the Philadelphia area, she chose Jefferson, entering in 1990 and …

Innovations Volume 1: Issue 2, Ron And Kathy Assaf College Of Nursing

Innovations Magazine

No abstract provided.

Nursing Annual Report: 2016, Centracare Health

Nursing Annual Report

Nursing Strategic Plan

Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Program

Pediatric Care Management

C-Section Infection Rate

Observation Unit Opens

Acupuncture

Nurses' Knowledge Of Advance Directives And Perceived Confidence In End-Of-Life Care: A Cross-Sectional Study In Five Countries, A. Coffey, G. Mccarthy, E. Weathers, M. I. Friedman, K. Gallo, M. Ehrenfeld, S. Chan, W. H.C. Li, P. Poletti, M. Itzhaki, +4 Additional Authors

Journal Articles

No abstract provided.

Student Perceptions Of Faculty's Social Presence In Online Health Science Courses, Samantha J. Mencini

ETD Archive

With continued surges in enrollment in the various online health science programs, especially nursing programs, there is a great need for additional research to be conducted regarding how students perceive their professors social presence in an online learning environment through the use of Computer-Mediated Communications - CMCs. The objectives of this descriptive phenomenological qualitative study were to: 1) illustrate how students perceive their professors’ social presence as used in various types of CMCs; 2) identify emotions which the students have experienced in response to their professor’s CMCs; 3) unveil common themes regarding student perception of their professors’ social presence; and …

Partnership, Maine Medical Center

Annual Reports

Biennial Report on Nursing, 2015-2016