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Cultural Competence Of Pre-Licensure Nursing Faculty, Colleen Marzilli, Beth Mastel-Smith
Cultural Competence Of Pre-Licensure Nursing Faculty, Colleen Marzilli, Beth Mastel-Smith
Nursing Faculty Publications and Presentations
The purpose of this study was to determine the level of cultural competence (CC) in Texas pre-licensure nursing faculty and examine the relationships between demographics and CC scores. The researchers conducted a study to determine if demographics predicted the level of CC and explored the perceptions of CC. A convergent parallel mixed-methods design used data from a 2014 online survey with a qualitative interview component. Demographics were evaluated with descriptive statistics and CC was measured with The Nurses’ Cultural Competence Scale (NCCS). Qualitative data were analyzed using a constant comparative method. The level of CC was low to moderate. Three …
Successful Strategies For Recruiting Minority Participants In Clinical Research, Danice B. Greer
Successful Strategies For Recruiting Minority Participants In Clinical Research, Danice B. Greer
Nursing Faculty Publications and Presentations
This presentation discusses the history of and successful strategies for recruiting minorities in participating in clinical research.
Cuba’S Maternal-Child Health, Colleen Marzilli
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 …