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Associate Degree Nurses Caring Behaviors During High-Fidelity Simulation: A Basic Qualitative Study, Crystal Bowman

General Submissions: Presentations (Oral and Poster)

Despite validation of the importance of caring behaviors in nursing, questions remain about how to teach these behaviors Teaching and evaluating caring behaviors with nursing education programs are challenging due to the subjective nature of the experience. Caring as a factor that influences patients and organizational outcomes is underestimated. There is a lack of scientific analysis to support how caring nursing behaviors are taught and then transferred to the bedside of a patient. The use of simulation as a teaching methodology has historically been focused on the technical and procedural aspects of nursing education but has begun to shift to …

Senate Meeting, May 4, 2022, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Plant Based Polyphenols Decrease Cell Migration And Inhibit Proliferation Of Human Pancreatic Cancer Cells, Mary Gathoni

Electronic Theses & Dissertations

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most highly malignant tumors of the digestive tract. Both the incidence and death rate of pancreatic cancer have increased since 2000. The disease has a poor prognosis with a relative 5-year survival rate of 10%. Pancreatic cancer-related mortality can be mainly attributed to lack of early diagnosis, tumor metastasis, lack of effective treatment strategies and drug resistance. There has been a mounting interest on the use of plant-based compounds such as polyphenols in cancer treatment therapies. This is mainly due to their low toxicity and fewer side effects compared to the conventional chemotherapeutic options …

Tropical Rivers Act As Carbon Sinks Following Major Rainfall Events, Nicholas Gosling

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Und Strategic Planning Town Hall Notes: Fostering Equity And Inclusive Excellence, University Of North Dakota

LEADS Development Documents

Town hall notes from the Fostering Equity and Inclusive Excellence workgroup during the UND LEADS development process. The notes preserve participant feedback related to equity, inclusion, belonging, access, campus climate, and opportunities for strengthening inclusive excellence at UND.

A State-Wide Education Program On Opioid Use Disorder: Influential Community Members' Knowledge, Beliefs, And Opportunities For Coalition Development, Lindsey Hohmann, Haley Phillippe, Karen Marlowe, Ruth Jeminiwa, Natalie Hohmann, Salisa Westrick, Amanda Fowler, Brent Fox

College of Pharmacy Faculty Papers

Background: Deep South states, particularly Alabama, experience disproportionately higher opioid prescribing rates versus national rates. Considering limited opioid use disorder (OUD) providers in this region, collaborative efforts between non-healthcare professionals is critical in mitigating overdose mortality. The Alabama Opioid Training Institute (OTI) was created in 2019 to empower community members to take action in combatting OUD in local regions. The OTI included: 1) eight full-day in-person conferences; and 2) an interactive mobile-enabled website ( https://alabamaoti.org ). This study assessed the impact of the OTI on influential community members' knowledge, abilities, concerns, readiness, and intended actions regarding OUD and opioid overdose …

Eckley Summer '22 Scholars Announced, Kailee Galloway

News and Events (Discontinued Series)

No abstract provided.

May 4, 2022 Minutes, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Faculty Senate Minutes

SWOSU Faculty Senate Minutes

Comparative Analysis And Dynamic Response Of Abs Under Uv Light Degradation Using Shock Tube, Greer Lauber

Honors Theses

The purpose of this study was to examine the dynamic response of acrylonitrile-butadlene-styrene (ABS) when exposed to UV light. Impact-Resistant Easy-to-Form ABS sheets were tested using a Shock Tube. Three samples were tested at no UV light exposure and three were tested after 15 days of being exposed to rapid UV degradation rays. All samples were tested at a shock wave equivalent to 400 psi. The results showed that the UV damaged samples experienced a decrease in strength and energy absorption in comparison to the non-UV damaged samples. The average peak load for the non-UV degraded was 1261.89 Newtons and …

Accounting Case Studies, Jack Mcinnis

Honors Theses

Accounting Case Studies is a compilation of independent case studies performed during the Honors Accounting 420 class. The case studies consisted of multiple performed individually, and a case competition with an assigned group. The case studies I performed individually consist of an assessment between the two cities I was interested in beginning my career in, a case study about the presidential debate in 2020, an evaluation of the optimal corporate tax, a mentorship interview, and an analysis of the 2008 housing crisis in the United States. My group for the case study included my fellow classmates; Francena Sekul, Caitlyn Henry, …

Effects Of Instructional Expenditures On Educational Outcomes In Mississippi Public Schools, Richard Grimes

Honors Theses

This thesis examines the relationship between school funding and student success in public schools in Mississippi. Data for 200 public high schools were obtained upon request from the Mississippi Department of Education, including information about school budgets, average composite ACT scores, graduation rates, and other factors. Regression analysis was conducted with the data to determine which factors might influence the success of students, with an initial emphasis on school funding. The findings indicate that allocation of school funding may have a relationship with student success as measured by ACT scores and graduation rates, but that the relationship becomes more difficult …

What Is The Satisfaction Of Youth Participating In A Pilot Reading And Food-Based Stem Education Program In Rural Appalachian Mississippi?, Meagan Smith

Honors Theses

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education is a vital subsection of primary education which focuses on imparting knowledge to foster STEM literacy and ultimately bolster the workforce of STEM related fields (Holmlund, 2018). Due to both geographic and socioeconomic challenges, STEM education in rural areas suffers from a lack of engaging learning opportunities and contributes to a shortage of STEM professionals originating from rural areas (Munn, 2019)(Murphy, 2020). Rural areas such as Calhoun County, MS, where the pilot program associated with this thesis was conducted, do not have the means to support interactive learning institutions such as aquariums and …

Honors Accounting Practicum, Blake Hydeman

Honors Theses

Over the duration of our capstone course, we worked on several cases related to various accounting topics as well as our future career plans. We also had speakers from many firms come talk to the class for recruiting purposes. Their speeches varied from information about their specific firms to broad discussions about the future of accounting and how data analytics is going to revolutionize the industry. These discussions were some of the primary networking opportunities that we had prior to making our decision on which firm to intern with. Our case studies ranged from things such as researching the city …

What Factors Drive The Development Of Insurance Markets? A Comparison Between Developed And Developing Countries, Lily J. Van Elderen

Honors Theses

In this study, I use a sample of twenty-one developed and developing countries to examine (1) the country-specific factors related to non-life insurance market development and (2) how factors differ between developed and developing countries. Insurance density, penetration, and total premiums were used as dependent variables to proxy for the insurance market while GDP, inflation, population, fuel exports, population growth, gender, population density, and legal system are used as country-specific independent variables. A comparison of means was conducted to evaluate differences in the dependent variables across the developing and developed countries. Furthermore, regression analyses were conducted to examine the relationships …

The Neuroprotective Effects Of Estradiol And Genistein In Zebra Finch Cerebellum, Renee E. Breaux

Honors Theses

The estradiol (E2) synthetic pathway converts testosterone to E2 via aromatase (AROM) and plays an important role in neuroplasticity. However, exogenous E2 increases cancer risk and interferes with gonadal function. Phytoestrogens, plant-based estrogens, may provide neuroprotection without negative E2 effects. Genistein (GEN), a soy phytoestrogen, preferentially binds to estrogen receptor beta (ER β), which is expressed at a relatively higher concentration than ER α in the cerebellum (CB). The songbird CB is an ideal model for steroid-mediated plasticity. Songbird brains are highly plastic and CB contains all steroid-synthetic enzymes. Previous studies in zebra finches (ZF) have shown that AROM and …

Evaluating The Barriers Of Entry That Small Commercial Farmers Face And The Implications Of Such Barriers On Rural Communities, Lauren C. Chandler

Honors Theses

The research proposed in this thesis will identify the barriers of entry that

small farmers face when entering the Agricultural Industry. The proposed research will also seek to discover how having these barriers in place affects rural communities. This thesis conducts a literature review of the topic, sets the context for the research to be done, and proposes a research project to further investigate the topic. The proposed research will be done through administering a survey to stakeholders, and then interviewing a small sample of those surveyed to get a comprehensive look at the effects of agribusiness on rural communities. …

Lessons From The Aisles: A Collection Of Short Stories, Drew Jones

Honors Theses

This thesis is a collection of short stories, each set in a separate aisle of Walmart. By exploring the relationships and conflicts of these characters, I hope to illustrate that life’s complexity can be shown in a place as simple and mundane as Walmart.

Comprehensive Review Of Accounting: A Case-By-Case Study, Cristina Trefry

Honors Theses

This thesis was prepared to investigate a variety of accounting scenarios to further learn and challenge student’s notion of accounting. These accounting scenarios were in the form of 11 case studies done over the course of September 2020 to April 2021. These case studies highlighted a wide variety of accounting concepts, and even challenged students to a case competition highlighted in cases 6 through 10. These case studies not only challenged students to think about accounting concepts in a different light, but also to learn more about the field they are going into through personalized cases. These personalized cases allowed …

Synthesis Of Fluorinated Ketones For Biological Evaluation At The Gaba-B Receptor, Katherine Kreusel

Honors Theses

The proper functioning of the CNS depends on the balance between excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters. While excitation is primarily regulated by glutamate, inhibition is regulated by γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA). When GABA binds to a GABA receptor, there is a block in nerve transmission which is important when studying pain and drug addiction. There are two types of GABA receptors that are used as drug targets: GABA-A and GABA-B. While GABA-A receptors are ionotropic and ligand-gated ion channels, GABA-B receptors are G-protein coupled receptors that are used by cells to convert extracellular signals into intracellular responses. Although many therapeutics modulate the …

Employing A Public Policy Evaluative Framework: An Analysis Of Domestic Theme Park Development, Anthony Gray Houser

Honors Theses

The intention of the thesis is to examine the relationship between the development of the Walt Disney Company’s theme parks and public policy. Using the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California and the Walt Disney World Resort outside of Orlando, Florida as case studies, this thesis will execute a comparative analysis to better understand the relationship between the Walt Disney Company’s theme parks and public policy. Using an evaluative framework, this thesis will provide a deeper understanding of how public policy affected the development and the current operations of these theme parks. The driving research question in this thesis is, ‘what …

The Transformation Of Residency Recruitment In The Era Of Covid-19: Optimizing Residency Recruitment For Lehigh Valley Health Network, David Bosch, Margaret A. Hadinger Edd, Ms, Drew Keister Md

USF-LVHN SELECT

No abstract provided.

Implementation Of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (Eras) Guidelines: A Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Approach, Christopher N. Stoner Bsn, Rn, Alex R. Priest Bsn, Rn, Dwayne Accardo Dnp, Crna, Aprn

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Purpose/Background Enhance Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols are multimodal transdisciplinary care guidelines that can improve clinical outcomes and cost savings. Although surgical practices currently vary significantly among healthcare institutions, perioperative outcomes and safety appear to improve with ERAS pathways. This scoping review evaluates patient outcomes and satisfaction in adult patients during their first week postoperatively while utilizing ERAS pathways.

Methods This scoping review includes a variety of peer-reviewed and published academic journals within the last five years to guarantee the information surveyed is current. Even though this scoping review focuses on the interdisciplinary method to executing ERAS pathways, studies demonstrating …

James Corbett Senior Violin Recital, Andrews University

Student Degree Recitals 2021-2022

James Corbett presents his senior recital accompanied by Emily Jurek featuring works by Bach, Brahms and Kreisler.

Sir Model And Covid-19, Molly Johanson, Clara Noack, Dacoda Speidel

Celebrating Scholarship and Creativity Day (2018-)

This project utilized mathematical modeling, specifically the SIR model, to look at how COVID-19 can be modeled the most effectively.

What Uintah Basin Leaders And Residents Can Do To Strengthen The Impact Of Girls And Women In Their Area, Angie Kleven, Susan R. Madsen

Marketing and Strategy Faculty Publications

This idea sheet is based on a 2022 gathering of 30 leaders in the Uintah Basin. Girls and women face challenges unique to the area in which they live, and the goal of this gathering was to identify those barriers and determine strategies and initiatives that local leaders and residents can implement to address them. This document includes recommendations in the following areas: education and sports, health and wellbeing, home and family, business and economics, culture and religion, and community engagement.

Heterogeneous Decision-Making And Market Power: An Application To Eurozone Banks, Levent Kutlu, Robin C. Sickles, Mike G. Tsionas, Emmanuel Mamatzakis

School of Economics and Finance Faculty Publications

We provide a structural model wherein the decision-makers are payoff maximizers in a general game theoretic setting in which heterogeneity is formally factored into the decisions of the players. The decision-makers are allowed to have different groups; and parameters are the same within each group but they differ across group. Using insights from our treatment of heterogeneous and strategic decision-making, we estimate the conducts (market powers) of Eurozone banks for years 2002–2015. We find that Eurozone banks are fairly competitive. However, banks in peripheral countries have more market power compared to the core of Eurozone.

Getting Psyched About Memes In The Psychology Classroom, Lisa M. Kath, Gordon B. Schmidt, Sayeedul Islam, William P. Jimenez, Jessica L. Hartnett

Psychology Faculty Publications

Introduction: Internet memes are a ubiquitous part of internet culture and a common communication tool among students. Because they are a good medium for expressing ideas and concepts in a concise and fun manner, memes are a potentially valuable tool for teaching and engaging students.

Statement of the Problem: Instructors may not know how to use memes in classroom assignments or activities to support learning objectives.

Literature Review: Students finding or creating their own class-related content is an empirically-supported way to enhance learning. Instructors can enhance learning by using multimedia approaches (pictures/videos in addition to words), which is a good …

A Guideline Recommendation Implementing Inferior Vena Cava Ultrasound To Guide Hemodynamic Resuscitation Of Septic Adults During Air Medical Transport, Marin E. Peterson

DNP and Student Works

Sepsis is present in one out of every three hospital deaths (CDC, 2020). Primary and time-sensitive interventions for sepsis include intravenous fluid and vasopressor administration for hemodynamic resuscitation, but inappropriate administration can lead to complications and poorer patient outcomes (Schmidt & Mandel, 2020). In the early stages of care, air medical transport clinicians frequently transport septic patients from small, rural hospitals to hospitals with higher levels of care. These clinicians could utilize inferior vena cava (IVC) ultrasound to guide optimal hemodynamic resuscitation. Therefore, an IVC ultrasound guideline was created for sepsis management during air medial transport to improve patient outcomes.

Improving Patient Care Through Effective Nurse Delegation To Assistive Personnel, Toni Hamilton

DNP and Student Works

A pre/post survey design was employed to assess the knowledge and willingness of medical surgical-telemetry nurses to delegate tasks to AP working within a new caregiver model after receiving an educational intervention. Patient falls and HAPI rates were collected pre/post intervention and compared for statistical differences.

Exploring The Effects Of A Nurse Mentorship Program On Career Satisfaction And Retention, Jennifer Smith

DNP and Student Works

Global statistics have shown there is a major nursing shortage. It is imperative to stabilize the nursing workforce as the healthcare continuum continues to grow. Nurse career satisfaction is related to nurses' overall intent to stay. Newly licensed registered nurses are leaving healthcare settings at disturbing rates. With the increased need and the current shortages, the nursing profession is unequipped to meet the needs of the growing population. The purpose of this project is to increase nurse career satisfaction and intent to stay with the organization through the implementation of a nurse mentorship program for newly licensed registered nurses with …