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Vaccination Perceptions Of School Employees In A Rural School District, Jennifer Orton, Dr. Beth Luthy Apr 2014

Vaccination Perceptions Of School Employees In A Rural School District, Jennifer Orton, Dr. Beth Luthy

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Comparing the pre-vaccine rates to the 2010 rates, vaccine preventable diseases have decreased by 98% or greater for diseases such as smallpox, diphtheria, measles, mumps, and rubella (American Academy of Microbiology [AAM], 2010). High vaccination rates are required to maintain low disease prevalence, and all 50 states have legislated mandates with childhood vaccination requirements before enrolling in public schools in an effort to maintain high vaccination rates (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2011). Conversely, adult vaccination rates are low and many adults are unsure of their vaccination status (Johnson, Nichol, & Lipczynski, 2008) or are not completely vaccinated …

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Nursing Home Staff Perceptions Of Older Adults With End-Stage Dementia, Camille Tranter, Dr. Barbara Heise Phd, Aprn, Bc, Cne Apr 2014

Nursing Home Staff Perceptions Of Older Adults With End-Stage Dementia, Camille Tranter, Dr. Barbara Heise Phd, Aprn, Bc, Cne

Journal of Undergraduate Research

According to the Alzheimer’s Association (2012), one in eight older adults has Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and by 2050, someone will develop AD every 33 seconds doubling the current number of people suffering from AD. The purpose of this pilot study was to explore the impact of an end-of-life educational module on nursing home staff perceptions of end-stage dementia care. End-of-life education may improve the quality of care for nursing home residents with advanced dementia.

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What Do Nursing Students Know About Quality And Safety? A Pilot Study, Arlene S. N. Johnston, Dr. Katreena Collette Merrill Apr 2014

What Do Nursing Students Know About Quality And Safety? A Pilot Study, Arlene S. N. Johnston, Dr. Katreena Collette Merrill

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Quality and patient safety has become a strong focus in the hospitals. However, academic institutions vary in their approach to preparing student nurses in the areas of quality and patient safety. Quality and Safety Education in Nursing (QSEN) was initiated in 2007 with the charge to prepare student nurses with the knowledge, skills and attitudes (KSAs) necessary to improve healthcare quality and patient safety. Six QSEN competencies were developed. These QSEN competencies are patient centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, informatics, and safety. These QSEN competencies are beginning to be implemented across nursing curriculums. Emphasis has been …

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Accuracy Of Blood And Fluid Loss Estimation In The Adult Patient: A Comparison Among Healthcare Team Members, Diana Carter, James E. Kohl Apr 2014

Accuracy Of Blood And Fluid Loss Estimation In The Adult Patient: A Comparison Among Healthcare Team Members, Diana Carter, James E. Kohl

Journal of Undergraduate Research

The ability of registered nurses and healthcare providers to correctly quantify blood and fluid loss is an important factor in providing quality care as it often directs healthcare interventions. Underestimation of blood and fluid loss can lead to delays in treatment and can be detrimental to the patient. Overestimation can lead to needless, wasteful, costly and often times dangerous treatments placing the patient at risk for harm and additional comorbidities. Multiple studies have shown that blood loss is overestimated in small amounts, and underestimated in large amounts. As blood and fluids are lost, the mean arterial pressure may decrease to …

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Religiosity, Spirituality, And Family Hardiness In Parents: Raising A Child With A Disability, Brittni Carr, Dr. Barbara Mandleco Apr 2014

Religiosity, Spirituality, And Family Hardiness In Parents: Raising A Child With A Disability, Brittni Carr, Dr. Barbara Mandleco

Journal of Undergraduate Research

According to Cohn, the number of children in the United States with a disability has increased to 5.2 million, making 1 in every 12 children disabled (2002). This number continues to rise with every passing decade, so more research is being done concerning the parenting of these children. While some studies have been done relating to religiosity and coping, there is a falling out in the literature on religiosity’s correlation to family hardiness. These two variables greatly influence the upbringing and development of CWD. Some researchers have assessed that a parent’s faith helps him or her through stressful situations (Dura-Vila, …

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The Intersection Of Child Abuse And Parenting Self-Efficacy In A Teen Population: A Systematic Review Of The Literature, Madeline Goodfellow, Dr. Janelle Macintosh Apr 2014

The Intersection Of Child Abuse And Parenting Self-Efficacy In A Teen Population: A Systematic Review Of The Literature, Madeline Goodfellow, Dr. Janelle Macintosh

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Over three quarters (79.6%) of rape victims are assaulted before the age of 25 years (Black et al., 2011). In a nationwide survey, 11.8 percent of female high school students report being abused (hit, slapped, or physically hurt on purpose) by their significant other in the last year (Eaton et al., 2012). It has been suggested that traumatic childhood experiences affect many adjustment processes (Liang, Williams, & Siegel, 2006). Although teen pregnancy rates are the lowest they have been in years, teens that have experienced maltreatment, abuse, or sexual abuse are at a higher risk for becoming pregnant (Noll, Shenk, …

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Evaluation Of A Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (Sane) Program On Sexual Assault Criminal Case Outcomes, Alyssa Lark, Dr. Julie Valentine Apr 2014

Evaluation Of A Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (Sane) Program On Sexual Assault Criminal Case Outcomes, Alyssa Lark, Dr. Julie Valentine

Journal of Undergraduate Research

The purpose of this project was to evaluate the effect of a community-based sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) program on sexual assault criminal case outcomes in Salt Lake County, Utah. SANEs work with law enforcement and other personnel to collect evidence which is used in prosecution of sexual assault cases. The idea is that SANEs collect more accurate, and therefore usable, evidence which leads to higher prosecution rates.

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Nutritional Analysis And Anemia In Ecuador, Michael Brizzee, Sondra Heaston Apr 2014

Nutritional Analysis And Anemia In Ecuador, Michael Brizzee, Sondra Heaston

Journal of Undergraduate Research

According to the World Health Organization, anemia affects over 30% of children in Ecuador and in surrounding countries and has been directly linked to decreased test scores, educational performance, and job proficiency. This study is aimed at finding a nutrition correlation and possible causation of anemia in Ecuadorian children ages 7-15. The research is done in conjunction with an anemia study done through the college of nursing looking at other possible causes of anemia including parasites and deficient vitamin intake. Together, these studies have helped to identify possible causes of anemia which can in turn help agencies find economical and …

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The Correlation Between Ratings On Debriefing Sessions And The Amount Of Time The Instructor Spends “Teaching” Versus “Talking” During The Debriefing, Michelle Herring, Dr. Shelly Reed Apr 2014

The Correlation Between Ratings On Debriefing Sessions And The Amount Of Time The Instructor Spends “Teaching” Versus “Talking” During The Debriefing, Michelle Herring, Dr. Shelly Reed

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Simulation has become and integral part of the nursing students curriculum (Reed, 2012, Neill & Wotton. 2011). Debriefing is an important part of the simulation experience where processing and further learning is achieved (Reed, 2012). Debriefing periods may be limited (Dreifurest & Decker, 2012), thus it is wise to use the available time efficiently and efficaciously. The Debriefing Experience Scale (DES) debriefing tool is a method of evaluating the debriefing period (Reed, 2012). Many instructors are taught how to teach and instruct, but may still be developing their debriefing skills. This project will help the teacher compare his or her …

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Diabetes Knowledge In Russian And American Nursing Students, Christie Beck Boswell, Dr. Leslie Miles, Janelle Macintosh Apr 2014

Diabetes Knowledge In Russian And American Nursing Students, Christie Beck Boswell, Dr. Leslie Miles, Janelle Macintosh

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Little is currently known about the diabetes incidence rate in Russia. Although it is currently reported that approximately eight million people in Russia currently have a diagnosis of diabetes1, other reports suggest that Russia has underreported this number by three to four times2. This exploratory study sought to learn more about Russian nursing students’ perceptions about the incidence and management of diabetes in Russia. We used a focus group style discussion to learn more from the students.

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Eliminating Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections: Analyzing Current Standards & Prospective Interventions, Maribelle Burris, Dr. Katreena Merrill Apr 2014

Eliminating Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections: Analyzing Current Standards & Prospective Interventions, Maribelle Burris, Dr. Katreena Merrill

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Each year, about 98,000 preventable patient deaths occur in a hospital setting (Ramanujam, Abrahamson, & Anderson, 2008). Medical errors leading to patient deaths include, medication errors, patient falls, healthcare-associated infections, urinary tract infections, pressure ulcers, etc. (Teng, Dai, Shyu, Wong, Chu, & Tsai, 2009). These patient deaths are avoidable errors and are a direct measure of the healthcare system and individual healthcare facility’s quality. The burden of healthcare-associated infections is heavy, as 1 in every 20 patients has an infection related to hospital care, resulting in tens of thousands of deaths. Not only is this burdensome to patient families, but …

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Women’S Understanding Of The Effects Of Obesity On Pregnancy, Rachel A. Daniel Apr 2014

Women’S Understanding Of The Effects Of Obesity On Pregnancy, Rachel A. Daniel

Senior Honors Theses

Obesity is a serious issue and is becoming a significant problem around the world. Obesity in general causes and complicates many health problems. As obesity increases in the population at large, the incidence of obesity in pregnancy continues to increase. Obesity during pregnancy has been linked in numerous studies to multiple complications, and the issues and risks have been clearly established. Also becoming pregnant or having multiple pregnancies increases the likelihood of developing obesity. Obese women of childbearing age many times do not even know these risks exist. There is a need to educate these women before they become pregnant, …

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Childhood Obesity And Familial Hypercholesterolemia: Genetic Diseases That Contribute To Cardiovascular Disease, Alyssa Caudle Apr 2014

Childhood Obesity And Familial Hypercholesterolemia: Genetic Diseases That Contribute To Cardiovascular Disease, Alyssa Caudle

Senior Honors Theses

Childhood obesity occurs as the result of an imbalance between caloric intake and energy expenditure. Genetic risk factors for obesity have become an area of research due to its permanency. Mutated genes such as Fat Mass and Obesity Associated (FTO), Leptin (LEP), Leptin Receptor (LEPR), Melanocortin 4 Receptor (MC4R), Adiponectin C1Q and Collagen Domain Containing (ADIPOQ), Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin Type 1 (PCSK1), and Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor Gamma (PPARG) all contribute to the development of childhood obesity. In the presence of high cholesterol caused by obesity, the genetic condition known as familial hypercholesterolemia is exacerbated. Familial hypercholesterolemia is caused by a …

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The Relationships Between Sleep Disturbances, Depression, Inflammatory Markers, And Sexual Trauma In Female Veterans, Ellen Marcolongo Apr 2014

The Relationships Between Sleep Disturbances, Depression, Inflammatory Markers, And Sexual Trauma In Female Veterans, Ellen Marcolongo

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this secondary data analysis was to assess for the relationships among sleep disturbances, depressive symptoms, inflammatory markers, and sexual trauma in female veterans. This may contribute to an understanding of the physical and mental health effects of sexual trauma in female veterans. Correlational analyses were conducted to evaluate the strength of these relationships. A reported history of sexual trauma was significantly correlated with longer sleep latencies, poorer sleep efficiency, shorter sleep durations, more daytime dysfunction, and poorer overall sleep quality in female veterans. A reported history of sexual trauma was also significantly correlated with depressive symptoms including …

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Concurrence Of Anxiety And Nausea In Cancer Patients Undergoing Port Access, Alia Crandall Apr 2014

Concurrence Of Anxiety And Nausea In Cancer Patients Undergoing Port Access, Alia Crandall

College of Health Sciences Presentations

Many life-saving treatments are employed to treat patients with debilitating diseases result in adverse side-effects. Prominent among these symptoms are nausea and anxiety. Although science has made strides in improving patient tolerance, little is understood regarding the nature and relationship of these symptoms. Nausea and anxiety affect patients concurrently, and the experience of each symptom is often vague and undefined relative to the other. While the temporal association between nausea and anxiety is not well-investigated, it is standard practice to include anxiety with the differential diagnosis of nausea. This in-progress study attempts to determine if an associative relationship exists between …

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Perinatal Distress In Women In Low- And Middle-Income Countries: Allostatic Load As A Framework To Examine The Effect Of Perinatal Distress On Preterm Birth And Infant Health, Shahirose Sadrudin Premji Apr 2014

Perinatal Distress In Women In Low- And Middle-Income Countries: Allostatic Load As A Framework To Examine The Effect Of Perinatal Distress On Preterm Birth And Infant Health, Shahirose Sadrudin Premji

School of Nursing & Midwifery

In low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), determinants of women's and children's health are complex and differential vulnerability may exist to risk factors of perinatal distress and preterm birth. We examined the contribution of maternal perinatal distress on preterm birth and infant health in terms of infant survival and mother-infant interaction. A critical narrative and interpretive literature review was conducted. Peer-reviewed electronic databases (MEDLINE, Embase, Global Health, CINHAL), grey literature, and reference lists were searched, followed by a consultation exercise. The literature was predominantly from high-income countries. We identify determinants of perinatal distress and explicate changes in the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, sympathetic, …

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Interventions To Minimize Distress During Pediatric Primary Care Visits: A Systematic Literature Review, Michelle Lee Smith Apr 2014

Interventions To Minimize Distress During Pediatric Primary Care Visits: A Systematic Literature Review, Michelle Lee Smith

Student Works

Purpose: This literature review is designed to analyze interventions to minimize trauma and psychological stress experienced by pediatric patients during visits with their primary care providers. Data Sources: An electronic search of the literature was conducted to identify studies from 2008 to 2014 in the following databases: CINAHL, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and the Cochrane library. Conclusions: Interventions to reduce a child's anxiety are available and easily executed. When anxiety is decreased, children are able to approach medical situations with a sense of comfort, achievement, and control. Decreasing stress can assist children in developing trusting relationships of the health care system as …

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Psycap And The Impact On The Development Of Intercultural Sensitivity Of Healthcare Educators: A Mixed Methods Study, Helen A. S. Fagan Apr 2014

Psycap And The Impact On The Development Of Intercultural Sensitivity Of Healthcare Educators: A Mixed Methods Study, Helen A. S. Fagan

Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

This purpose of this explanatory sequential mixed methods study was to examine the intercultural sensitivity development process of faculty and staff at a health sciences college in the Midwest. In the quantitative phase, this study investigated changes in intercultural sensitivity over a three year period, along with the relationship between developmental level of intercultural sensitivity (as measured by Intercultural Development Inventory [IDI] [Hammer, Bennett, & Wiseman, 2003]) of participants and Psychological Capital (PsyCap, a multidimensional construct consisting of hope, efficacy, resiliency, and optimism [Luthans, Youssef, & Avolio, 2007]). In the qualitative phase (Case Study) data collection and analysis further explored …

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Record Number Of Nursing Majors Interning This Spring, Kim Hill Apr 2014

Record Number Of Nursing Majors Interning This Spring, Kim Hill

News and Events (Discontinued Series)

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Patient Discomfort In The Icu: Ett Movement Effects, Virginia Hamilton Apr 2014

Patient Discomfort In The Icu: Ett Movement Effects, Virginia Hamilton

Theses and Dissertations

Critically ill patients who require MV are at risk for a number of complications, including the development of ventilator-associated events (VAE) and agitation that may require the use of sedation. Patients experience anxiety and discomfort during mechanical ventilation from a variety of sources including unfamiliar breathing assistance and an inability to communicate anxiety and pain verbally, but a primary cause of discomfort identified by these patients is the simply the presence of the endotracheal tube (ETT). Discomfort often leads to agitation and may be exacerbated by ETT movement. Management of agitation typically involves the use of sedative therapy and has …

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The Relationship Between Weight Locus Of Control, Self-Rated Abilities For Health Practices, Selfcompassion And Weight Loss Outcome Among Adults Post-Bariatric Surgery, Gina M. Kearney Apr 2014

The Relationship Between Weight Locus Of Control, Self-Rated Abilities For Health Practices, Selfcompassion And Weight Loss Outcome Among Adults Post-Bariatric Surgery, Gina M. Kearney

Theses & Dissertations

Overweight and obesity have become growing threats to our nation’s health. Bariatric surgery, although its incidence has been reported to have reached a plateau, remains the most effective weight loss therapy available for the extremely (morbidly) obese. However, significant weight regain is often observed and evidence of weight loss maintenance has not been clearly or consistently demonstrated. Through the use of Self-Determination Theory as a theoretical underpinning and guiding model, the purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between psychological variables (weight locus of control, self-rated abilities for health practices, and self-compassion) and weight loss outcome (downward change …

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Role Modeling Clinical Judgment For An Unfolding Older Adult Simulation, Kathie Lasater, Elizabeth A. Johnson, Patricia K. Ravert, Doris Rink Apr 2014

Role Modeling Clinical Judgment For An Unfolding Older Adult Simulation, Kathie Lasater, Elizabeth A. Johnson, Patricia K. Ravert, Doris Rink

Faculty Publications

Nurse educators must foster development of clinical judgment in students to help them provide the best care for the increasing population of older adult patients. This article reports qualitative findings from a mixed-methods study that focused on clinical judgment in the simulated perioperative care of an older adult. The sample was composed of treatment and control groups of prelicensure students (N = 275) at five sites. The treatment group watched a video of an expert nurse role model caring for a patient similar to the simulation patient, whereas the control group did not watch the video. Four weeks after simulation, …

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Caring For Caregivers: Assessing Grief And Coping Of Pediatric Palliative Care Nurses, Sophia Undseth Apr 2014

Caring For Caregivers: Assessing Grief And Coping Of Pediatric Palliative Care Nurses, Sophia Undseth

2014-2016 Undergraduate

The definition and implementation of pediatric palliative care has been increasingly studied in recent years. Within the United States, where children generally have adequate nutrition and access to advanced technology, the population of dying children is relatively small. Nevertheless, the number of pediatric patients suffering from both cancer and other chronic and life-threatening diseases has increased. While there has been a focus upon the need for support of the child and the family, the emotional response and grief of the caregivers, especially nurses, has often gone unnoticed. The five different kinds of loss that may be experienced by caregivers help …

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Cuba’S Maternal-Child Health, Colleen Marzilli Apr 2014

Cuba’S Maternal-Child Health, Colleen Marzilli

Nursing Faculty Publications and Presentations

The purpose is to elucidate the differences between the Cuban and United States (U.S.) maternal-child health delivery systems by providing a descriptive, retrospective evaluation based on a convenience sample of data gathered through observations with Cuban public health officials, including physicians, nurses, and citizens. U.S.and Cuban data were analyzed using available United Nations data. In Cuba, there are several programs that contribute to excellent maternal-child health outcomes. Two health interventions for the mother and child are regarded as “hygiene” and include the maternity home and vaccination program. Maternity homes provide comprehensive, residential care for at-risk mothers until the onset of …

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Promoting Evidence Based Clinical Practice: Strengthening Eastern European Nurses, Vadim Zhitnikov, Lynn Clark Callister Apr 2014

Promoting Evidence Based Clinical Practice: Strengthening Eastern European Nurses, Vadim Zhitnikov, Lynn Clark Callister

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Nurses practicing in Eastern Europe do not enjoy the same opportunities as their counterparts in the United States.

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Depression And Social Support In Families Raising A Child With A Disability/Chronic Condition, Shannon Mcomber Apr 2014

Depression And Social Support In Families Raising A Child With A Disability/Chronic Condition, Shannon Mcomber

Journal of Undergraduate Research

An estimated 4 million children in the United States have a disability (Disability Statistic Center). How families adapt to the situation of raising a CWD may be related to a number of factors including the parents’ level and type of social support. Clearly, social support serves as an important resource to couples and families raising typically developing children; however, it may be an especially important resource for families who are raising a CWD. Since there is minimal literature examining this topic, and rarely are fathers’ perceptions of social support measured, one purpose of this study was to examine mothers’ and …

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Moral Courage In Nursing: An Undergraduate Study, Heidi Newsome, Catherine Coverston, Dr. Beth Luthy Apr 2014

Moral Courage In Nursing: An Undergraduate Study, Heidi Newsome, Catherine Coverston, Dr. Beth Luthy

Journal of Undergraduate Research

The purpose of this study is to identify examples of moral courage in nurses at work and to analyze through case studies their traits, processes, and skills that may be related to courageous acts in their work. This research may lead to helping other nurses to develop moral courage and decrease the frequency of moral distress found in nursing practice. The research question this research will answer is “How have nurses developed moral courage?” We anticipate that the research will yield examples, themes, and patterns of how nurses have developed moral courage in the work place to resolve ethical and …

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The Use Of Social Support Groups With Women Suffering From Postpartum Depression: Centeringpregnancy Model, Sarah Passey, Dr. Ana Birkhead Apr 2014

The Use Of Social Support Groups With Women Suffering From Postpartum Depression: Centeringpregnancy Model, Sarah Passey, Dr. Ana Birkhead

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a subtype of major depression affecting 10-20% of new mothers around the world, with onset within 6 months after childbirth (Norman, Sherburn, Osborne, & Galea, 2010; Xie, He, Koszycki, Walker, & Wen, 2009). “It is a serious problem that affects a woman’s health and well-being, marital relationship, as well as the offspring’s health and wellbeing” (Xie et al., 2009, p.1). The mother’s feelings of hopelessness can lead to isolation and a lack of maternal/infant bonding and attachment. It is believed that the duration of this debilitating depression is determined, in part, by the accessibility of support …

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Charge Nurse Levels Of Stress: A Baseline Assessment, Arielle Muffler, Dr. Katreena Merrill Apr 2014

Charge Nurse Levels Of Stress: A Baseline Assessment, Arielle Muffler, Dr. Katreena Merrill

Journal of Undergraduate Research

When I first heard about Dr. Merrill’s interest in leadership styles and impact of stress, I was intrigued with the idea of how stress can greatly influence a working and healing environment. Due to personal experiences working under various healthcare leaders, I could attest to how a stressed boss could make work and the healing environment very unpleasant and negative. While conducting a literature review, I discovered that there is an increasing burnout rate and nursing shortage and that many hospital employers are interested in reducing stressors—especially for the charge nurses (Ilhan, Durukan, Taner, Maral, and Bumin, 2007). These charge …

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Effective Leadership Qualities In Nursing Clinical Instructors, Elizabeth Gubler, Dr. Del La Cruz Apr 2014

Effective Leadership Qualities In Nursing Clinical Instructors, Elizabeth Gubler, Dr. Del La Cruz

Journal of Undergraduate Research

During the 20th century clinical nursing education underwent a drastic change. It shifted from apprentice training to faculty training, making it the responsibility of the teacher to promote learning in the clinical setting (Tang, Chou, & Chiang, 2005). Faculty have a profound influence on students’ feelings of success or failure in the clinical setting (Davidhizar & McBride, 1985), and have been proven to ‘make or break’ the practical experience (Cahill, 1996).

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