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College Of Nursing, Matt Schmidt, Micayla Standish, Dave Graves, Emily Weber

College of Nursing Magazine

FEATURES
[Page] 2 Renovation Plans
[Page] 6 Welcome New Dean
[Page] 8 Zweifel to Deliver National Presentation

COLLEGE NEWS
[Page] 10 Retirements:
Lois Tschetter
Barbara Hobbs
Marylou Mylant
Sandra Mordhorst
Janice Schardin
[Page] 17 Arends, Vockrodt Earn Certification
[Page] 18 Cassy Hultman Pieces Clinical Experiences
[Page] 20 Graduate Students Work, Study Together
[Page] 21 Sigma Theta Tau Inductees
[Page[ 22 Scholarly Outcomes
[Page] 25 New Faces
[Page] 28 SDSU Foundation

ALUMNI NEWS
[Page] 26 Dunlap Impacts Pediatric Nursing

The Effects Of Early Laxative, Diet, And Exercise Education On Postpartum Constipation Prevention, Amber Thompson

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Practice Innovation Projects

Introduction: Postpartum constipation is a common problem women face after delivery. Vaginal tears, pain medications, hormonal changes, decreased activity, dietary changes, and hemorrhoids can all increase the risk of developing constipation in the postpartum period. Evidence Summary: Constipation can cause pain, discomfort, decreased quality of life, and life-long consequences if left untreated. Nurses have a responsibility to the patient to provide quality care by taking a proactive approach to bowel management. Regular assessment of patient bowel habits and the provision of education on non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic prevention measures are recommended. Gaps: There is a lack of literature specific to constipation …

Utilizing A Decision Aid In Acute Inpatients To Increase Patient Satisfaction In Communication With The Provider, Elizabeth Fiedler

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Practice Innovation Projects

Introduction. If communication between patients and providers is improved, patients have better outcomes because of adhering to medications and treatments. Evidence Summary. Poor communication can lead to unnecessary readmissions and decreased quality of care. Decision aid tools assist patients in compiling thoughts and questions for providers, lead to a higher understanding of the plan of care, and can help patients to clarify confusing components of the treatment plan. Tools that improve communication between patients and providers lead to an increase in patient satisfaction. The HCAHPS survey is a measurement of patient satisfaction. Gaps in Literature. There were no articles found …

Population Based Patient Navigation : 24-Hour Personalized Cancer Care For The Entire Cancer Continuum, Jenna Cowan, Jennifer Kerkvliet

College of Nursing Faculty Publications

Cancer One word that bears immense significance for so many individuals For some, it is the word that took them by surprise, imposing new routines and adjustments to daily life as quickly and succinctly as it rolls off the tongue For others, the word evokes complex and multifaceted emotions fear, strength, apathy, gratitude, anger, hope, grief, determination the list is endless and ever changing The impact of this diagnosis extends far beyond the patient to their family, their care team, their community and more In 2017 there will be an estimated 1 688 780 new cancer cases diagnosed in the …

Spirituality, Religiosity, And Perceived Ability To Provide Spiritual Care In Nursing Students, Shannon O'Connell-Persaud

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Objective. The objective of this study was to explore nursing students’ spirituality, religiosity, and perceived ability to provide spiritual care. Background. Nursing students must be prepared to respond to a patient’s spiritual needs. A gap in knowledge exists as to the educational preparedness necessary to provide a nursing student with the ability to respond to a patient’s spiritual need. To address the gap, this study explored the relationships between nursing students’ spirituality, religiosity, and perceived ability to provide spiritual care. Study Setting and Sample. This multi-site study used two accredited nursing programs located in the Western Region of the United …

Searching For A Sense Of Place: The Process Of How Adolescent Girls Overcome Suicidality, Tamara Keefner

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Suicide and self-harming behaviors are significant public health problems among children and adolescents globally and in the United States. Despite significant advances in recent decades to understand, prevent, and treat childhood and adolescent self-harming and suicide, suicide rates remain high. Since the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention set a goal to reduce suicide deaths and attempts by 40% by 2020, there has been a paradigm shift in the study of suicide yielding significant advances in the understanding of suicide and other forms of self-inflicted injury. This dissertation highlights some of the new developments in the study of suicide. First, …

Understanding Emotional Intelligence And Its Relationship To Clinical Reasoning In Nursing Students: A Mixed Methods Study, Heidi M. Meyer

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Purpose. The purpose of this study was to explore emotional intelligence (EI) and its relationship to clinical reasoning in senior bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) students to gain a better understanding of how emotions are used in clinical learning experiences. This study was guided by the Four Branch Ability Model of EI.
Background. The current complex healthcare environment requires nursing students to be prepared to effectively reason in emotionally charged situations. The concept of EI and its beneficial effects in nursing are becoming more evident in the literature. However, it is still not well understood what the …