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Exploring Factors That Influence The Choice To Retire From Driving In Older Adults, Debra J. Jenkins Dec 2013

Exploring Factors That Influence The Choice To Retire From Driving In Older Adults, Debra J. Jenkins

Theses and Dissertations

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A Measure Of Nephrology Nurse Perceptions Toward Advance Care Planning: Validation Of The Nephrn Perceptions Toward Advance Care Planning Instrument, Mary S. Haras Nov 2013

A Measure Of Nephrology Nurse Perceptions Toward Advance Care Planning: Validation Of The Nephrn Perceptions Toward Advance Care Planning Instrument, Mary S. Haras

Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation is a report of a three-phase quantitative research study that included the development and testing of an instrument to examine the perceptions of nephrology nurses toward advance care planning for persons with chronic kidney disease. Phase 1 began with the identification of the dimensions of advance care planning and creation of an item pool for the instrument. The instrument was distributed to five content experts for evaluation and comments of inclusiveness to measure perceptions toward advance care planning. In Phase 2 the item pool was pilot tested in a convenience sample of 50 nephrology nurses. Exploratory factor analysis …


Personal Characteristics And Learning Preference In End-Of-Life Decision Making Of Chronically Ill Community Dwelling Elders, Leigh Ann Bonney Oct 2013

Personal Characteristics And Learning Preference In End-Of-Life Decision Making Of Chronically Ill Community Dwelling Elders, Leigh Ann Bonney

Theses and Dissertations

Leigh Ann Bonney, RN, MSN; Susan Kossman, RN, PhD; MyoungJin Kim, PhD; Wendy Woith, PhD, Caroline Mallory, PhD

Illinois State University, Mennonite College of Nursing

Personal Characteristics and Learning Preference in End-of-Life Decision Making of

Chronically Ill Community Dwelling Elders

Purpose and Background: Clear decision-making (DM) about end-of-life [EOL] contributes to a good death This requires knowledge of life-sustaining treatment with lack of knowledge contributing to feelings of decisional conflict Decision aids can increase knowledge, but elders' preferred learning methods are unknown. Identifying characteristics associated with preferred learning method and decisional conflict can help nurses tailor information to assist in …


The Flame 2012-13 Issue, Amy Irving Jul 2013

The Flame 2012-13 Issue, Amy Irving

The Flame

The Flame is the annual magazine for Illinois State University Mennonite College of Nursing


The Stethoscoop, Issue 5, Mennonite College Of Nursing Jan 2013

The Stethoscoop, Issue 5, Mennonite College Of Nursing

The Stethoscoop

The Stethoscoop is the newsletter for Mennonite College of Nursing students.


The Stethoscoop, Issue 4, Mennonite College Of Nursing Jan 2013

The Stethoscoop, Issue 4, Mennonite College Of Nursing

The Stethoscoop

The Stethoscoop is the newsletter for Mennonite College of Nursing students.


Annual Report, 2012-2013, Mennonite College Of Nursing Jan 2013

Annual Report, 2012-2013, Mennonite College Of Nursing

Annual Report

The Mennonite College of Nursing at Illinois State University creates a dynamic community of learning to develop exceptionally well-prepared nurses who will lead to improve health outcomes locally and globally. We promote excellence in teaching, research, service, and practice with a focus on the vulnerable and underserved. We are committed to being purposeful, open, just, caring, disciplined, and celebrative.


The Stethoscoop, Issue 1, Mennonite College Of Nursing Jan 2013

The Stethoscoop, Issue 1, Mennonite College Of Nursing

The Stethoscoop

The Stethoscoop is the newsletter for Mennonite College of Nursing students.


The Stethoscoop, Issue 3, Mennonite College Of Nursing Jan 2013

The Stethoscoop, Issue 3, Mennonite College Of Nursing

The Stethoscoop

The Stethoscoop is the newsletter for Mennonite College of Nursing students.


The Stethoscoop, Issue 2, Mennonite College Of Nursing Jan 2013

The Stethoscoop, Issue 2, Mennonite College Of Nursing

The Stethoscoop

The Stethoscoop is the newsletter for Mennonite College of Nursing students.