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Poct Hgb A1c And Patient Satisfaction In Adult Patients With Diabetes, Kelly Galvin

West Chester University Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Final Projects

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Point-of-care testing (POCT) is used to measure a variety of healthcare data rapidly at the bedside. It can be particularly useful when laboratory data is not available at the time a patient sees their healthcare provider (HCP). Patients living with diabetes frequently do not obtain laboratory data prior to their visit with their HCP. This quality improvement projected aim to assess if use of POCT to measure an Hgb A1c level in patients with diabetes affected patient satisfaction in an endocrinology clinic. Eligible participants were asked to complete an anonymous survey, with three questions asking if having their Hgb A1c …

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Fit Ideal Internalization And Muscularity-Oriented Disordered Eating Among College Women: Examining Social Comparisons And Body Dissatisfaction As Serial Mediators, Nicole Graumann

West Chester University Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Final Projects

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Muscularity-oriented disordered eating (MODE) comprises rigid eating behaviors driven by a desire to be toned and muscular (Cunningham et al., 2021; Murray et al., 2019). While MODE has been widely studied among men, it is increasingly prevalent among women, and it is vital to explore its associated risk factors. In particular, the fit ideal (thin but also toned) is an emerging issue among women’s body image and could be a factor for women engaging in MODE; however, there is limited research exploring this relationship. The present study examined the relationship between the fit ideal internalization and MODE among college women …

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A Community Cultural Wealth Approach In Exploring The Lived Experiences Of Second-Generation Black Caribbean American Undergraduate Women Attending U.S. Predominantly White Higher Education Institutions, Arielle Phillips-Law

West Chester University Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Final Projects

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This qualitative phenomenological study explores the lived experiences of second-generation Black Caribbean American women undergraduate students who attend U.S. predominantly white institutions. Black women students from ethnic minorities encounter racism, sexism, and ethnocentrism, all factors that can influence their persistence and completion within U.S. higher education and the economic outcomes post-graduation. Using Community Cultural Wealth as the guiding theoretical framework for this study, I focused on centering the strengths and skills of Black Caribbean women in their navigation of higher education. I used an interpretive phenomenological analysis as the study methodology. Participants included ten second-generation Black Caribbean cisgender women who …

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Framing The Gray: A Photovoice Study Of Parents’ Experiences Supporting Elementary Mathematics Learning At Home, Rebekah Ulmer

West Chester University Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Final Projects

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This narrative photovoice study explored how elementary parents understand their role in supporting mathematics at home. The research asked three foundational questions: How do parents of elementary students describe their personal experiences with learning mathematics? How do parents of elementary students describe their experiences with supporting mathematics at home with their children? What factors influence parents' experiences with mathematics? Fourteen parents, eight with experience as educators and six without, participated by sharing photographs in response to five prompts and discussing what those images meant to them. Their stories revealed that, for these families, mathematics isn't neatly divided into “school math” …

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Assessing The Mentorship Role In Neonatal Outcomes, Patricia Juhline Brunner

West Chester University Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Final Projects

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The complex environment of neonatal intensive care requires a skilled, engaged nursing workforce to maintain high‑quality outcomes. Structured mentorship is an evidence‑based strategy shown to enhance professional engagement and support improved clinical outcomes. This Doctor of Nursing Practice quality improvement project aimed to evaluate the impact of a structured clinical mentorship program on evidence‑based practice beliefs, nurse engagement, and selected neonatal outcomes in a Level III academic intensive care nursery.

Guided by the Donabedian model, the project evaluated structure through mentorship design and preparation, process through mentor–mentee interactions and workflow integration, and outcomes through nursing and patient metrics. Lewin’s change …

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Where Joy Lives: Black Students, Faculty, And Staff At Pwis, Chyna Hart

West Chester University Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Final Projects

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Matriculating into Predominately White Institutions (PWIs) can be challenging for Black students due to racism. However, Black faculty and staff play an important role in combating these challenges and creating supportive and joyful spaces for these students. Using Narrative Inquiry, this study examined the role that Black faculty and staff played in fostering Black Joy for Black students at Predominately White Institutions (PWIs). Participants were self-identified Black students, faculty, and staff who are 18 years or older and were affiliated with a mid-size four-year PWI in the northeastern region of the United States. The study utilized two data collecting instruments …

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Examining The Stories Of Early-Career Student Affairs Professionals And Free Speech Issues On College Campuses, Kimberly C. Farrer

West Chester University Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Final Projects

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This qualitative research study explored the stories of early-career student affairs professionals on their experiences responding to free speech issues on college campuses. Additionally, this studied explored how they were prepared for those responses. This study was important because early-career student affairs professionals are managing free speech issues on college campuses but lack the training and preparation to do this (Duran Leftin & Duran, 2021; Harris & Ray, 2014). This study utilized both authentic leadership theory (Avolio & Gardner, 2005; Gardner et al., 2005; Luthans & Avolio, 2003; May et al., 2003; Northouse, 2025) and Kohlberg’s (1976) theory of moral …

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Beyond The Bedtime Story Beginnings: A Qualitative Study Exploring The Phenomenon Of Family Shared Reading With Middle-Grade Children, Kelly Rorvik

West Chester University Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Final Projects

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Literacy can serve as a critical outlet for children to develop empathy and academic success. However, substantial evidence suggests that by middle school, many students develop less positive attitudes and motivations for recreational and academic reading. The purpose of this asset-based phenomenological qualitative study, framed by Attachment and Socio-Critical Literacy theory, is to examine the parental experiences of shared reading with children between the ages of 10 and 15 to understand the perceived purpose and emotional impact it has on families. The 14 participants in this study were selected through a purposive interest survey. This asset-based phenomenological study seeks to …

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Wellness Participation Of Student-Serving Staff: The Impact On Well-Being And Student Support, Ashley L. Oostveen

West Chester University Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Final Projects

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This study examines the relationship between student-serving staff’s wellness engagement and overall well-being, their job satisfaction, and their perceived support for students. A convergent mixed-methods approach was applied while maintaining a theoretical framework rooted in Self-Determination Theory (Deci & Ryan, 1985), integrating the concepts of Hettler’s Six Dimensions of Wellness (1976). Forty-one student-serving staff across universities in a public university system in Pennsylvania participated in this study. A quantitative survey was used to measure overall well-being, wellness engagement, and support to students, while concurrent focus groups were conducted to gather insight on work-life well-being and staff’s perceived support to their …

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"They Just Gave Me The Syllabus": A Mixed Methods Study Of Music Therapy Educators' Preferred Pedagogies, Christina Danielle O'Brien

West Chester University Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Final Projects

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In 2022, the workforce analysis of music therapists, the American Music Therapy Association reported that approximately 80% of all board-certified music therapists are white/Caucasian-European (Iwamasa, 2025). However, the AMTA does not determine the origins of race or ethnicity among postsecondary music therapy faculty in the U.S., nor does it assess their potential impact on the expansion of multicultural curricula for preservice professionals. The purpose of this convergent mixed-methods dissertation is to examine the perception of lived experiences as a pedagogical tool to enhance effective teaching practices. Twenty-six postsecondary faculty from the U.S. were recruited. Quantitative data were collected via Qualtrics …

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Centering Community Concerns And Recommendations Amid Rapid Policy Changes: Impacts On Social Protection, Well-Being, And Health Access, Kriti Vashisht

School of Social Work Faculty Publications

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Rapidly evolving policies on gender identity and expression have highlighted a wide range of public and political perspectives on whether to limit or support demands for gender identification and healthcare services for the LGBTQ+ community. Due to the rise in these pro and against narratives and incidents, there were increased protection risks for this group. Scholars and practitioners working closely with LGBTQ+ members are witnessing increased distress and concerns among them, creating further barriers to care and heightened stigma. This is why community-based scholars and educators initiated an open consultation to create a non-partisan space for dialogue, reflection, and learning …

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“Full And Equal Access”: A Socio-Ecological Model Of Healthcare Ableism Experienced By The Blind And The Low Vision Community, Rebecca Fischbein, Rachel Conrad Bracken, Allyson S. Hughes, Rayyan Bhutta, Nazanin M. Heydarian

School of Social Work Faculty Publications

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In 2023, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) designated people with disabilities as a population experiencing health disparities, citing “a wide and varying range of health conditions leading to poorer health and shorter lifespan” and “discrimination, inequality and exclusionary structural practices” contributing to pervasive health inequities. As blindness and low vision (BLV) become increasingly common due to an aging population coupled with higher rates of type 2 diabetes, more people who are BLV will require quality care. Yet, people who are BLV face many barriers to care, including healthcare provider and staff (HCP) ableism. In this chapter, we propose a …

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Equity And Justice In Water Pricing And The Effects On Water Distribution System Management, Brian Barkdoll

Michigan Tech Publications

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Equity regarding access to potable water is paramount. Municipal Water Distribution Systems supply potable water to users and are essential to public health. To find the optimal price of water to maximize utility revenue and allow changes to the system components for capital and maintenance expenditures, network modeling was performed for 15 real MDWSs. A new power-law price-usage elasticity curve, entitled the Power Law Elasticity Function (PLEF), was used that allowed for various users, both high- and low-income, and a non-discretionary level of usage. It was found that: (1) the maximum profit was obtained when the price was approximately 0.8 …

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Polysemicolon; Novice Programmers And Java Keywords, Briana C. Bettin

Michigan Tech Publications

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Most industrial programming languages leverage the English language for reserved keywords – words which a program compiler recognizes as specific execution commands. The divide between expert and novice programmers showcases an intriguing middle-ground by which the polysemy of many keywords becomes revealed. This essay explores a sampling of the multitude of keyword interpretations that a novice programmer may derive from the Java language’s syntactic style and keywords specifically, and how the polysemy of both “English” and “code” meanings to these terms affects the novice-expert programmer transition.The transition from novice to expert, and the mapping of the career of metaphor to …

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Tranquil Talismans, Yayan Zhang

Theses

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My series aims to delve deep into my personal experiences, narrating the uncertainty of graduating, the imbalance between study and work, and the anxiety brought about by countless rejections that have gradually disrupted the rhythm of my life. This disruption manifests in physiological symptoms such as insomnia, irregular menstrual cycles, emotional fluctuations, and the discovery of bodily lumps.My thesis work is separated into three parts of my journey. The first part portrays a dark period marked by chaos and confusion as I underwent a transition in my social roles and visually metaphorizes the onset of anxiety as darkness and chaos …

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Which Forms Of Work Flexibility Retain Working Mothers: A Moderated Mediation Model Of Flexibility Need, Flexibility Use, And Top Management Support, Jeanine K. Andreassi, Angela R. Grotto, Leanna Lawter, Tuvana Rua, Cynthia A. Thompson

WCBT Faculty Publications

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This study investigates the relative impact of utilizing various forms of work flexibility on mothers’ retention in full-time jobs. Drawing from a model of work reentry for new mothers and Human Ecology Theory (HET), we theorize that mothers’ flexibility needs influence retention through flexibility use and that top management support strengthens this process. Using a cross-sectional Qualtrics online survey, we recruited a diverse sample of 213 women across the United States who stayed with or left their full-time jobs after childbirth or adoption. Using relative weights and path analysis, we compared six forms of flexibility. Schedule, career, and leave flexibility …

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Design Thinking For Corporate Social Responsibility Program Proposal Creation, Michelle "Mindy" D. Danovaro

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

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This qualitative study used action research to explore how the use of design thinking engaged employees in the creation of a corporate social responsibility (CSR) program proposal in a small- to medium-enterprises (SME) in the Sacramento region of California. The purpose of the study was to assess whether employee participation in a design thinking exercise could improve employee perception of engagement, inclusion, and reciprocity during the CSR program proposal creation. The study was grounded in social exchange theory, stakeholder theory, and design thinking methodologies. The iterative research process followed action research cycles (i.e., plan, act, observe, and reflect) integrated with …

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บทบาทพยาบาลในการป้องกันภาวะแทรกซ้อนและฟื้นฟูสมรรถภาพหัวใจในผู้ป่วยกล้ามเนื้อหัวใจตายเฉียบพลันกลุ่มเสี่ยงต่ำหลังได้รับการรักษาด้วยการถ่างขยายหลอดเลือดหัวใจ, ดารา วงษ์กวน

Journal of Nursing Research, Innovation, and Health

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บทความวิชาการนี้มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อสังเคราะห์บทบาทของพยาบาลในการป้องกันภาวะแทรกซ้อนและการฟื้นฟูสมรรถภาพหัวใจในผู้ป่วยโรคกล้ามเนื้อหัวใจตายเฉียบพลันกลุ่มเสี่ยงต่ำภายหลังได้รับการรักษาด้วยการถ่างขยายหลอดเลือดหัวใจ โรคกล้ามเนื้อหัวใจตายเฉียบพลันเป็นภาวะที่รุนแรงที่สุดในกลุ่มอาการกล้ามเนื้อหัวใจขาดเลือดเฉียบพลัน เกิดจากการปริแตกของคราบไขมันบริเวณผนังหลอดเลือด ส่งผลให้เกิดการก่อตัวของลิ่มเลือดและการอุดตันของหลอดเลือดหัวใจ การรักษาด้วยการถ่างขยายหลอดเลือดหัวใจเป็นวิธีการรักษาที่มีประสิทธิภาพสูง ช่วยให้สามารถเปิดหลอดเลือดหัวใจได้อย่างรวดเร็ว โดยมีระยะเวลาเฉลี่ยตั้งแต่ผู้ป่วยมาถึงโรงพยาบาลจนสามารถเปิดหลอดเลือดหัวใจได้ประมาณ 54 นาที ส่งผลให้ความรุนแรงของโรคลดลง ผู้ป่วยฟื้นตัวได้เร็ว และมีระยะเวลาการนอนโรงพยาบาลสั้นลง ผู้ป่วยบางรายจึงสามารถจัดอยู่ในกลุ่มเสี่ยงต่ำและสามารถจำหน่ายออกจากโรงพยาบาลได้ภายใน 48–72 ชั่วโมง พยาบาลจึงมีบทบาทสำคัญในการดูแลผู้ป่วยตั้งแต่ระยะวิกฤตจนถึงระยะเตรียมความพร้อมก่อนจำหน่าย โดยการพยาบาลสามารถแบ่งออกเป็น 3 ระยะ ได้แก่ การป้องกันภาวะแทรกซ้อนใน 24 ชั่วโมงแรก การฟื้นฟูสมรรถภาพหัวใจและการปรับเปลี่ยนพฤติกรรมเสี่ยงในช่วง 24–48 ชั่วโมง และการส่งเสริมการฟื้นฟูสมรรถภาพหัวใจอย่างต่อเนื่องในช่วง 48–72 ชั่วโมง การดำเนินบทบาทของพยาบาลในแต่ละระยะมีส่วนสำคัญในการลดภาวะแทรกซ้อนส่งเสริมการฟื้นฟูสมรรถภาพหัวใจ และเตรียมความพร้อมก่อนจำหน่ายจากโรงพยาบาล ซึ่งจะช่วยลดการกลับเป็นซ้ำของโรคและส่งเสริมคุณภาพการดูแลผู้ป่วยอย่างต่อเนื่อง

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ผลของโปรแกรมการให้ข้อมูลแบบรูปธรรม-ปรนัยต่อพฤติกรรมการป้องกันการพลัดตกหกล้มของผู้ป่วยวัยผู้ใหญ่ที่รับการรักษาในโรงพยาบาลศิครินทร์ หาดใหญ่, มณีวรรณ สุวรรณมณี, ศรีสุดา วิจะสิกะ, ทาริกา นิลประเสริฐ, กัญญดา ประจุศิลป, นรลักขณ์ เอื้อกิจ

Journal of Nursing Research, Innovation, and Health

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วัตถุประสงค์:เพื่อศึกษาผลของโปรแกรมการให้ข้อมูลแบบรูปธรรม-ปรนัยต่อพฤติกรรมการป้องกันการพลัดตกหกล้มของผู้ป่วยวัยผู้ใหญ่ที่รับการรักษาในโรงพยาบาลศิครินทร์ หาดใหญ่

แบบแผนงานวิจัย:การวิจัยกึ่งทดลอง ชนิดสองกลุ่มวัดก่อนและหลังการทดลอง

วิธีดำเนินการวิจัย:กลุ่มตัวอย่าง คือ ผู้ป่วยวัยผู้ใหญ่ทั้งเพศชายและเพศหญิงที่เข้ารับการรักษาในโรงพยาบาล ศิครินทร์ หาดใหญ่ โดยกำหนดขนาดกลุ่มตัวอย่างด้วยโปรแกรม G*Power ได้กลุ่มตัวอย่าง จำนวน 50 คน แบ่งเป็นกลุ่มทดลองที่ได้รับโปรแกรมการให้ข้อมูลแบบรูปธรรม-ปรนัยและกลุ่มควบคุมที่ได้รับการพยาบาลตามปกติ กลุ่มละ 25 คน เครื่องมือที่ใช้ในการวิจัย คือ โปรแกรมการให้ข้อมูลแบบรูปธรรม-ปรนัย ที่ผู้วิจัยสร้างขึ้นตามแนวคิดทฤษฎีการปรับตนเองของ Leventhal & Johnson และแบบสอบถามพฤติกรรมการป้องกันการพลัดตกหกล้ม จำนวน 12 ข้อ ผ่านการตรวจสอบความตรงเชิงเนื้อหาจากผู้ทรงคุณวุฒิ จำนวน 3 คน มีค่าดัชนีความตรงตามเนื้อหาเท่ากับ 1 วิเคราะห์ข้อมูลด้วยสถิติเชิงพรรณนา และเปรียบเทียบความแตกต่างของคะแนนเฉลี่ยพฤติกรรมการป้องกันการพลัดตกหกล้มระหว่างกลุ่มด้วยสถิติ Independent t-test

ผลการวิจัย:พฤติกรรมการป้องกันการพลัดตกหกล้มกลุ่มที่ได้รับโปรแกรมการให้ข้อมูลแบบรูปธรรม-ปรนัยหลังได้รับโปรแกรมสูงกว่าก่อนได้รับโปรแกรมอย่างมีนัยสำคัญทางสถิติ (p < .001) และกลุ่มที่ได้รับโปรแกรมการให้ข้อมูลแบบรูปธรรม-ปรนัยมีคะแนนเฉลี่ยพฤติกรรมการป้องกันการพลัดตกหกล้ม (=7.32, SD=5.30) สูงกว่ากลุ่มที่ได้รับการพยาบาลตามปกติ (=1.92, SD=4.39) อย่างมีนัยสำคัญทางสถิติที่ระดับ .001 (p < .001)

สรุปผล:โปรแกรมการให้ข้อมูลแบบรูปธรรม-ปรนัยส่งผลให้ผู้ป่วยวัยผู้ใหญ่มีพฤติกรรมการป้องกันการพลัดตกหกล้มดีขึ้น ทั้งในการเปรียบเทียบระหว่างกลุ่มและก่อน-หลังการทดลอง จึงควรนำไปใช้เพื่อลดความเสี่ยงการพลัดตกหกล้มในสถานพยาบาล

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Metabolic Mind: A Critical Literature Review On The Influence Of Mindset On Metabolic Health, Jordan Daniel M.A., M.S.

Selected Full Text Dissertations, 2011-

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Evidence has demonstrated that psychological processes can influence metabolic functions, which are essential to overall health, as impaired energy metabolism can compromise physiological systems (Bobba-Alves N et al., 2022). Metabolic health is defined as a state of well-being characterized by optimal levels of blood glucose, lipids, cholesterol, blood pressure, and adiposity and is the absence of metabolic dysfunction, which encompasses but is not limited to cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes mellitus, obesity, and metabolic syndrome. A powerful psychological construct that has demonstrated its influence on health is a mindset. Defined as core beliefs or assumptions about oneself and the world, …

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Making Sense Of Membership: Organizational Socialization Of African Immigrant Employees In U.S. Workplaces, Ikeola J. Bodunde

Theses and Dissertations--Communication

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This dissertation examines how African immigrant employees make sense of organizational socialization in U.S. workplaces. As global mobility reshapes the labor force, nearly one in five U.S. workers is foreign-born, making organizational socialization an increasingly complex communicative process. Classic socialization models assume linear, uniform adjustment, yet international employees often face ambiguity, cultural mismatch, and racialized expectations that complicate early workplace experiences. Guided by sensemaking theory, this study conceptualizes socialization as an ongoing, nonlinear process through which newcomers notice cues, construct interpretations, act on provisional understandings, and revise meanings as contexts shift. Using a qualitative, interpretive design, I conducted semi-structured interviews …

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Preserving A Liturgical Identity: The Liturgical And Musical Heritage Of Roman Catholic Apostolic Women Religious In The United States Of America, Andrew G. Jennings

Doctor of Pastoral Music Projects and Theses

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This thesis examines the liturgical and musical heritage of Roman Catholic apostolic women religious in the United States and argues that their contributions represent a significant yet understudied dimension of American Catholic life. As many communities face declining numbers, the preservation of their liturgical and musical traditions becomes increasingly urgent. Using an interdisciplinary methodology that combines historical research, liturgical theology, pneumatology, phenomenology, narrative inquiry, and qualitative interviews, the study explores how women religious have shaped and preserved communal identity through liturgy, music, and apostolic ministry.

The research traces the historical development of apostolic women religious from their emergence in the …

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2025-2026 Library & Learning Annual Review, Library & Learning, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Library & Learning Annual Reviews

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Digital version of the 2025-2026 Annual Review for Library & Learning at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

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Sigue Al Sanador, Stephen A. Seamands

Spanish Resources/Recursos en Español

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No abstract provided.

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Riddle Me Resilient: Investigating The Impact Of Riddle Based Class Openings On Student Resilience And Well-Being, Carolyn T. Brown

DNP Projects

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Abstract

Background: Burnout among nurses and nursing students is a widespread and well‑documented problem that adversely affects professional performance and psychological well‑being. Resilience serves as a key protective factor, helping buffer the effects of academic stress and reducing burnout over time. Incorporating brief, low‑stakes cognitive challenges—such as a riddle—can help foster resilience.

Purpose: This project evaluated the impact of incorporating riddles into a wellness-focused course, Introduction to Mindfulness and Wellness, on resilience and well-being among undergraduate nursing students.

Methods: This project employed an Institutional Review Board approved pre-post survey design to measure the effect of an intervention focused on …

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Building Confidence And Team Communication: Implementation Of A Rapid Response In Situ Simulation Program In The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Janell F. Hacker

DNP Projects

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Background: Neonatal code events are high-risk, low-frequency occurrences in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Simulation-based training is used to support skill development, maintain competencies, and enhance team performance.

Purpose: The purpose was to determine if a multidisciplinary, high-fidelity, rapid response in situ simulation program would impact confidence and communication among frontline healthcare providers during neonatal code events.

Methods: A quasi-experimental, pretest-posttest study was conducted in a 90-bed Level IV NICU. A multidisciplinary, high-fidelity in situ rapid response simulation program was implemented over a 3-month period for frontline NICU healthcare providers. Pre- and post-surveys assessed perceptions of role clarity, …

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Factors Influencing Senior Practicum Readiness For Nursing Practice: A Descriptive Correlational Study, Beth Nease Phd, Dnp, Rn, Ne-Bc, Cynthia F. Corbett Phd, Rn, Faan, Stephanie Armstrong Phd, Msn, Rn, Kesheng Wang Phd, Ma, Bs, Kathy Casey, Kong Chen

Faculty Publications

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Background:

This study investigated the influence of belongingness, self-efficacy, and clinical learning support on readiness for nursing practice and explored the role of demographic factors and nursing program differences.

Method:

A quantitative, descriptive approach was used to explore undergraduate prelicensure senior nursing students' perceptions across the United States.

Results:

Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and multiple linear regression demonstrated students in traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs reported significantly higher scores across all domains compared with those in associate degree programs (p < .01). Similarly, students in programs with ≤400 clinical hours and those assigned only one preceptor scored significantly higher on all measures (p < .01 and p < .05, respectively). Regression analysis indicated self-efficacy and learning support explained 47.9% of the variance in practice readiness (p < .05).

Conclusion:

These findings share how clinical experiences shape students' readiness for nursing practice. Recommendations …

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Medical Students' Self-Competency Perceptions Providing Patient Grief And Bereavement Support, Ashley Grant

PCOM Psychology Dissertations

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The objective of this study was to identify whether (a) course curriculum on the topic, (b) personal grief and loss experience, (c) extracurricular training or educational experiences on the topic, (d) clinical experiences, and (e) general self-efficacy perceptions predict medical students’ perceived competency conducting grief and bereavement support for patients. Additionally, the study evaluated trends in perceived competency concerning the intended specialty for residency. Lastly, the present study aims to better understand medical students' overall average self-competency perceptions in conducting grief and bereavement care to their patients. Data was collected from social media groups and through direct contact with medical …

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Just A Slip: Cognitive Distortions Associated With Lapse And Relapse In Recovery, Matthew Karr

PCOM Psychology Dissertations

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Substance use rates in the United States continue to rise despite low treatment utilization. Research has indicated the function of distorted patterns of thinking that can influence the relapse process. This study aimed to examine the relationships between relapse patterns, length of abstinence, and endorsed rates of cognitive distortions on the Cognitive Distortions Scale (CDS). This study sought participants 18 years or older with a history of problematic substance use and substance use treatment within the past 2 years. Participants were recruited through social media sites. Proposed statistical analyses included Pearson’s product-moment correlation, analysis of variance (ANOVA), and multivariate analysis …

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The Biology Of Soulmates: Are We Wired For Connection?, Christiane Betfarhad

Scientific Kenyon: The Neuroscience Edition

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No abstract provided.

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