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A Study Of The Relationship Between Registered Nurse Time Spent In Direct Care Activities, Nursing Skill Mix And Patient Perceptions Of Nurse Caring, Jeanne L. Roode Jan 1995

A Study Of The Relationship Between Registered Nurse Time Spent In Direct Care Activities, Nursing Skill Mix And Patient Perceptions Of Nurse Caring, Jeanne L. Roode

Masters Theses

There is a need for nurse administrators to understand how the use of nursing resources impacts the quality of patient care. A descriptive correlational research design was used to examine the relationship between R.N. time spent in direct care activities, nursing skill mix and patient perceptions of nurse caring. A secondary analysis was conducted using data previously collected as part of a large-scale data set from a 529 bed community teaching hospital. The data consisted of 76,491 activity samples obtained through work sampling of 16 nursing units, 2 categories of unit skill mix measurements, and a Caring Behaviors Inventory completed …


Development And Evaluation Of The Cardiac Exercise Health Belief Scale, Virginia R. Mcginn Jan 1995

Development And Evaluation Of The Cardiac Exercise Health Belief Scale, Virginia R. Mcginn

Masters Theses

The purpose of the study was to develop and evaluate the Cardiac Exercise Health Belief Scale (CEHBS) which is based on the Health Belief Model. The CEHBS focuses on the concepts of benefits and barriers. Ninety post cardiac event subjects, 69 males and 21 females, were recruited from two Michigan hospitals during their hospital stay. The CEHBS was mailed to subjects six to eight weeks following discharge.; Cronbach alpha for the CEHBS benefits subscale was.90 and for the barriers subscale was.84. Content validity was established by expert review. During factor analysis all items did load on factors related to the …


Nurse/Physician Perceptions Of The Nurse Practitioner Role, Deborah R. Bambini Jan 1995

Nurse/Physician Perceptions Of The Nurse Practitioner Role, Deborah R. Bambini

Masters Theses

As the role of the nurse practitioner (NP) continues to evolve, ambiguity in the scope of practice remains. This study described perceptions of the nurse practitioner role. This descriptive three group comparative study asked random samples of registered nurses (n = 51) and physicians (n = 46), and a convenience sample of 34 NPs to indicate their agreement with the appropriateness of 30 behaviors for the NP role. The modification of Hupcey's (1994) instrument had an alpha reliability of.97. A Kruskal-Wallis test revealed significant differences (p = {dollar}<{dollar}.001) among the three occupations for every behavior. The largest difference was found relative to defining the role/scope of nurse practitioner practice (X{dollar}\sp2{dollar} = 59.21, df = 2, p =.00). Knowing an NP was found to be a variable with some influence on the responses whereas interest in becoming or hiring an NP did not in most cases. Most physicians (53.3%) and 32% of RNs indicated that nurse practitioners should work under direct supervision only. Seventy three percent of nurse practitioners felt that a collaborative relationship was the best option.


The Relationship Between The Level Of Codependent Behavior And The Level Of Differentiation Of Self Among Nursing Students, Vicki Lynn Brandes Hillborg Jan 1995

The Relationship Between The Level Of Codependent Behavior And The Level Of Differentiation Of Self Among Nursing Students, Vicki Lynn Brandes Hillborg

Masters Theses

The purpose of this research was to investigate the relationship between the level of codependent behavior and the level of differentiation of self among nursing students. This study employed a descriptive correlational design. The convenience sample of 241 nursing students (221 female, 20 male, ages 18-55) from associate degree, diploma, and baccalaureate degree nursing programs completed, by self-report, the Friel Adult Child/Codependent Assessment Inventory (Friel & Friel, 1988), the Haber Level of Differentiation of Self Scale (Haber, 1990), and an author created respondent characteristics questionnaire. There was a significant moderate negative correlation between the level of codependent behavior and the …


Perceived Stress And Health-Promoting Behaviors In Nursing Students Using Pender's Health Promotion Model, Gail E. Dunham Jan 1995

Perceived Stress And Health-Promoting Behaviors In Nursing Students Using Pender's Health Promotion Model, Gail E. Dunham

Masters Theses

The purpose of this descriptive, correlational study was to add support to the literature that there is a relationship between the perceived stress (Student Stress Inventory) that nursing students report and their practice of health-promoting behaviors (Health Promoting Lifestyle Inventory). A convenience sample of 36 first-year associate degree nursing students was obtained. The conceptual framework used was Pender's Health Promotion Model. No relationships were found between demographic variables and perceived stress. Results indicated that subjects reported they engaged in health-promoting behaviors more than sometimes and they perceived themselves overall as slightly stressed. A negative correlation between perceived stress and health-promoting …


A Comparison Of Two Teaching Methods In Basic Cardiac Life Support Training And Education, Patricia A. Merrill Jan 1995

A Comparison Of Two Teaching Methods In Basic Cardiac Life Support Training And Education, Patricia A. Merrill

Masters Theses

The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of two teaching methods on knowledge and skill acquisition in basic cardiac life support. A quasi-experimental, nonequivalent control group, pretest-posttest design was used to compare 37 nursing personnel recertifying in basic cardiac life support. The experimental group received a self-study module. The control group received a lecture and demonstration. Sample selection was one of convenience.; An analysis of covariance was performed to test the hypothesis. There was not a significant difference in acquisition of knowledge in the experimental or control group (p {dollar}>{dollar}.05). Subjects in the control group scored …


Knowledge Of High School Students Concerning Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, And Nursing, Amy Godlewski, Karen Oorbeck, Beth Spitzley Jan 1995

Knowledge Of High School Students Concerning Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, And Nursing, Amy Godlewski, Karen Oorbeck, Beth Spitzley

Masters Theses

The purpose of this study was to determine the level of knowledge of Kent County high school students regarding physical therapy, occupational therapy and nursing. A survey created by the investigators asked specific questions concerning these professions. The survey was administered to 545 eleventh and twelfth grade students. The scores were compared to demographic data and school characteristics (i.e. urban, suburban, rural, public or private). The researchers' hypotheses were that students would have a low level of knowledge concerning all these professions, and that students would be more familiar with nursing compared to physical therapy or occupational therapy. These hypotheses …


African American Nurses' Perceptions Of Social Support Available During Graduate School, Jacquelyn Denese Pettis Jan 1995

African American Nurses' Perceptions Of Social Support Available During Graduate School, Jacquelyn Denese Pettis

Masters Theses

This study examined African American nurses' perceptions of social support available during graduate school that contributed to their completion of graduate studies. A descriptive correlational research design using a mailed questionnaire was employed for the study. The sample consisted of 91 African American nurses who were women and had completed graduate studies within the United States. A modified Norbeck Social Support Questionnaire (Norbeck, Lindsey, & Carrieri, 1981) was used to collect the data.; Data analysis consisted of reporting means, standard deviations, and range of scores for perceived social support available. Pearson's correlations and t-test were used to examine significant differences …


Clinical Teaching Effectiveness: The Perceptions Of Practicing Nurses, Anjanette M. Toth Jan 1995

Clinical Teaching Effectiveness: The Perceptions Of Practicing Nurses, Anjanette M. Toth

Masters Theses

This thesis presents a study of perceptions held by practicing nurses of effective clinical teaching behaviors (ECTB). Previous research on ECTB of clinical nurse teachers have concentrated on the perceptions held by nursing students and nursing teachers. King's Conceptual Framework forms the theoretical basis for the argument that perceptions of ECTB held by practicing nurses are also important. The data was derived from an anonymous questionnaire completed by practicing nurses employed at two community hospitals in southwestern Michigan. Respondents felt that "demonstrates skills, attitudes, and values that are to be developed by the student" was the most important ECTB from …


Cardiac Patients' Perceptions Of Nurse Caring Behaviors, Diane Lynn Dahl Jan 1995

Cardiac Patients' Perceptions Of Nurse Caring Behaviors, Diane Lynn Dahl

Masters Theses

The purpose of this descriptive study was to identify which nurse caring behaviors were perceived by patients hospitalized with cardiac problems as being most important in making them feel cared for. The study was a replication of Larson's (1984) study using a different patient population. A convenience sample of 37 patients was obtained from a large metropolitan hospital in the midwest. The conceptual framework used for this study was Watson's Theory of Human Care. The Caring Assessment Instrument was administered by the researcher. Subjects rated nurse caring behaviors from most important to least important using Q methodology. Patients reported "being …


The Relationship Of Self-Concept And Social Support In School-Age Children With Leukemia., Lisa Darlynne South Jan 1995

The Relationship Of Self-Concept And Social Support In School-Age Children With Leukemia., Lisa Darlynne South

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No abstract provided.


Well-Being Of Families Who Care For Technology-Assisted Infants., Charlotte Ann Stephenson Jan 1995

Well-Being Of Families Who Care For Technology-Assisted Infants., Charlotte Ann Stephenson

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No abstract provided.


The Lived Experience Of Cancer Patients Using Unconventional Therapies., Audna Agustsdottir Jan 1995

The Lived Experience Of Cancer Patients Using Unconventional Therapies., Audna Agustsdottir

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No abstract provided.


Case Management And Satisfaction With Nursing Care Of Patients Hospitalized With Congestive Heart Failure., Judy Pearman Bittinger Jan 1995

Case Management And Satisfaction With Nursing Care Of Patients Hospitalized With Congestive Heart Failure., Judy Pearman Bittinger

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No abstract provided.


The Effect Of Therapeutic Touch On Stress Reduction And Immune Function In Persons With Aids., Clare Thomasson Garrard Jan 1995

The Effect Of Therapeutic Touch On Stress Reduction And Immune Function In Persons With Aids., Clare Thomasson Garrard

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No abstract provided.


Comparison Of Special Care Unit And Traditional Care Unit Residents Experiencing Dementia In A Nursing Home: A Naturalistic Study., Evelyn Louise Fitzwater Jan 1995

Comparison Of Special Care Unit And Traditional Care Unit Residents Experiencing Dementia In A Nursing Home: A Naturalistic Study., Evelyn Louise Fitzwater

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No abstract provided.


The Lived Experiences Of Women In Treatment For Weight Loss: A Feminist Analysis., Kay Moses Lopez Jan 1995

The Lived Experiences Of Women In Treatment For Weight Loss: A Feminist Analysis., Kay Moses Lopez

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No abstract provided.


Influences Of Coronary Artery Disease Knowledge, Anxiety, Social Support, And Self-Efficacy On Adaptive Health Behaviors Of Patients Treated With A Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty., Barbara Boeker Rees Jan 1995

Influences Of Coronary Artery Disease Knowledge, Anxiety, Social Support, And Self-Efficacy On Adaptive Health Behaviors Of Patients Treated With A Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty., Barbara Boeker Rees

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No abstract provided.


The Relationship Of Selected Demographic Characteristics, Health Conditions, And Personality Hardiness With Quality Of Life In Older Adults., Barbara Flournoy Wilder Jan 1995

The Relationship Of Selected Demographic Characteristics, Health Conditions, And Personality Hardiness With Quality Of Life In Older Adults., Barbara Flournoy Wilder

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No abstract provided.


Nurse Delegation Decision-Making: Impact On Nurse Job Satisfaction., Lynn Carol Parsons Jan 1995

Nurse Delegation Decision-Making: Impact On Nurse Job Satisfaction., Lynn Carol Parsons

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No abstract provided.


The Effects Of Therapeutic Touch On The Grief Experience., Loretta Sue Robinson Jan 1995

The Effects Of Therapeutic Touch On The Grief Experience., Loretta Sue Robinson

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No abstract provided.


The Lived Experience Following A Near-Death Event: A Phenomenological Study., Barbara Faye Butler Hicks Jan 1995

The Lived Experience Following A Near-Death Event: A Phenomenological Study., Barbara Faye Butler Hicks

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No abstract provided.


Social Support, Self-Esteem, Symptom Distress, And Anxiety Of Adults With Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome., Patricia Ann H Jarczewski Jan 1995

Social Support, Self-Esteem, Symptom Distress, And Anxiety Of Adults With Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome., Patricia Ann H Jarczewski

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No abstract provided.


Abilities And Limitations Of Adult Type Ii Diabetic Patients With Integrating Of Self-Care Practices Into Their Daily Lives., Carolyn Jett Bess Jan 1995

Abilities And Limitations Of Adult Type Ii Diabetic Patients With Integrating Of Self-Care Practices Into Their Daily Lives., Carolyn Jett Bess

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No abstract provided.


Exposure To Violence And Self-Care Practices Of Adolescents., Vera Veldman Cull Jan 1995

Exposure To Violence And Self-Care Practices Of Adolescents., Vera Veldman Cull

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No abstract provided.


Determinants Of Functional Status In Chronically Ill Adults., Mary Katheryn Robinson Jan 1995

Determinants Of Functional Status In Chronically Ill Adults., Mary Katheryn Robinson

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No abstract provided.


Observed Interaction Behaviors Between A Nurse Leader And Nurse Followers During Shift Report., Mary Margaret Whiting Hays Jan 1995

Observed Interaction Behaviors Between A Nurse Leader And Nurse Followers During Shift Report., Mary Margaret Whiting Hays

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No abstract provided.


What Parish Are You From?: A Chicago Irish Community And Race Relations, Eileen M. Mcmahon Jan 1995

What Parish Are You From?: A Chicago Irish Community And Race Relations, Eileen M. Mcmahon

Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Remembering Family Breakdown: A Heideggerian Hermeneutical Analysis, Janet Nelson Wray Jan 1995

Remembering Family Breakdown: A Heideggerian Hermeneutical Analysis, Janet Nelson Wray

Dissertations

No abstract provided.


The Experience Of Foster Families Of Cocaine-Exposed Infants, Sharon Holt Jackson Barton Jan 1995

The Experience Of Foster Families Of Cocaine-Exposed Infants, Sharon Holt Jackson Barton

Dissertations

No abstract provided.