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Accuracy Of The Peak Day Of Cervical Mucus As A Biological Marker Of Fertility, Richard Fehring

Richard J Fehring

The (PD) peak day of cervical mucus is an important biologic marker for the self-determination of the optimal time of fertility in a woman’s menstrual cycle. The purpose of this article is to provide evidence (literature and empiric) for the accuracy of the PD of cervical mucus as a biologic marker of peak fertility and the estimated day of ovulation. An analysis of data from four published studies that compared the self-determination of the PD of cervical mucus with the urinary luteinizing hormone (LH) surge was conducted. The four studies yielded 108 menstrual cycle charts from 53 women participants. The …

An Evaluation Of College And Low Income Youth Writing Together: Self Discovery And Cultural Connection, Genevieve Chandler

Genevieve E. Chandler

Although the health and healing effects of writing have been documented in the literature, most of the studies have focused primarily on individuals writing alone. This formative evaluation is a component of an intervention reported elsewhere. The evaluation describes the experience of low-income youth and college students ( n = 7) writing in a group during a 10-week workshop. The results revealed the development of protective processes of self-esteem, self-efficacy, coping strategies, social support, and cultural connections. In the weekly 2-hr writing sessions, using the Amherst Writers and Artists method, participants were encouraged to write their stories in their own …

Walt Whitman: Poet And Nurse, William Ahrens

William D. Ahrens

Comments on the life of Walt Whitman, American poet and a nurse by profession. Composition of poems on health, fitness and exercise; Services to the wounded soldiers during the Civil War; Recognition of the disease and infection inflicted on soldiers.

Saying No: Parental Refusal Of Medical Treatment Based On Religious And Cultural Beliefs (Poster), Luanne Linnard-Palmer

Luanne Linnard-Palmer

Making Meaning: The Creative Component In Qualitative Research, A. Hunter, P. Lusardi, D. Zucker, C. Jacelon, Genevieve Chandler

Genevieve E. Chandler

Findings in qualitative research are often wondrous and exciting, expounding new knowledge and perceptions previously unknown. Qualitative research requires the researcher to ponder and reflect on the data collected so as to find the meaning within. Helping researchers learn how to perform this step is not well discussed in the qualitative literature, yet this is one of the more crucial components of this type of research. In this article, the incubation, the meaning-making phase of qualitative research, is discussed in relation to the experiences of five researchers who have used traditional processes, models, metaphors, plays, pastiche, poetry, and quilt making …

The Master's Portfolio: Validating A Career In Advanced Practice Nursing, E. Hayes, Genevieve Chandler, D. Merriman

Genevieve E. Chandler

Purpose To describe the process of portfolio development and faculty review that offers graduate credit within a framework of structural empowerment and mentoring for documented educational and clinical accomplishments for family nurse practitioners (FNPs). Data Sources Selected literature and examples from one student's portfolio to illustrate the process. Conclusions The degree granting process assists certified FNPs to fulfill career aspirations through achieving graduate level education at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, School of Nursing.

20 Ways To Enhance Compliance, J Blumer, J Brown, Patricia Clinton, D Folland, R Mangione-Smith

Patricia K. Clinton

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The Internal Process Of Therapeutic Touch As Nursing Action, Denise Coppa

Denise Ann Coppa

Therapeutic Touch (TT) is a complementary healing modality utilized by health care providers to reduce anxiety, accelerate relaxation, decrease pain, and boost the immune systems of clients. Although there is a standard in the literature as described by Krieger (1979), very little has been written about whether the core process of TT conforms to the standard and whether there are differences between the process as practiced in adults compared to children. ^ The purpose of this qualitative study was to describe the core process of TT in adults and children as practiced and perceived by five professional nurses who had …

Gendered Domains: Medicine And The Nurse Practitioner Movement, 1960 To The Present, Fa37223-02, Fg, Principal Investigator, $40,000, National Endowment For The Humanities In Partnership With Ahrq, Julie Fairman

Julie A Fairman

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Making Meaning: The Creative Component In Qualitative Research, Anita Hunter, Paula Lusardi, Donna Zucker, Cynthia Jacelon, Genevieve Chandler

Donna M. Zucker

Findings in qualitative research are often wondrous and exciting, expounding new knowledge and perceptions previously unknown. Qualitative research requires the researcher to ponder and reflect on the data collected so as to find the meaning within. Helping researchers learn how to perform this step is not well discussed in the qualitative literature, yet this is one of the more crucial components of this type of research. In this article, the incubation, the meaning-making phase of qualitative research, is discussed in relation to the experiences of five researchers who have used traditional processes, models, metaphors, plays, pastiche, poetry, and quilt making …

Improving Faculty Publication Output: The Role Of A Writing Coach, Genevieve Chandler, Claire Baldwin

Genevieve E. Chandler

Publishing academic papers is recognized by faculty as vital not only to their careers, but also to the standing of their school within the university and the discipline. Although writing is perceived as a critical, high-priority task, it often has low follow-through behavior. To facilitate the publication output of our faculty, a part-time writing coach was hired. Blanchard's situational leadership II® model (1985), which tailors leadership style to the needs of the group, indicated a framework of coaching and support would best meet faculty writing needs. The literature further suggested that an ongoing coaching relationship in the form of a …

Appalachian Women: Health Beliefs, Self-Care, And Basic Conditioning Factors, Ida Slusher

Ida Slusher

No abstract provided.

The Roots Of Collaborative Practice: Nurse Practioner Pioner Stories, Julie Fairman

Julie A Fairman

No abstract provided.