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Novice Advanced Practice Nurses And The Delivery Of Unsatisfactory Health News, Jenny F. Schulte Jan 2023

Novice Advanced Practice Nurses And The Delivery Of Unsatisfactory Health News, Jenny F. Schulte

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No abstract provided.


Hpv Vaccine Hesitancy In The Adolescent Population, Angela Parrish Jan 2023

Hpv Vaccine Hesitancy In The Adolescent Population, Angela Parrish

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No abstract provided.


How Do Glp-Ira Medications Affect Gut And Brain Hunger Signaling To Allow For Reduction In Weight And Better Glycemic Control In Adults With Obesity And Type 2 Diabetes?, David White Jan 2023

How Do Glp-Ira Medications Affect Gut And Brain Hunger Signaling To Allow For Reduction In Weight And Better Glycemic Control In Adults With Obesity And Type 2 Diabetes?, David White

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Work-Life Balance: Combating Nurse Practitioner Burnout And Primary Care Provider Shortages Utilizing Telehealth, Jennifer O'Dell Jan 2023

Work-Life Balance: Combating Nurse Practitioner Burnout And Primary Care Provider Shortages Utilizing Telehealth, Jennifer O'Dell

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The Vaping Epidemic Among The Adolescent Population, Miranda O'Dell Jan 2023

The Vaping Epidemic Among The Adolescent Population, Miranda O'Dell

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Childhood Trauma And Chronic Disease, Breanna Urena Jan 2022

Childhood Trauma And Chronic Disease, Breanna Urena

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Does Tight Glycemic Control Slow The Progression Of Chronic Kidney Disease?, Elani Dodd Jan 2022

Does Tight Glycemic Control Slow The Progression Of Chronic Kidney Disease?, Elani Dodd

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Sex Trafficking: A Toolbox For Apn's, Nissa Berbawy Nov 2017

Sex Trafficking: A Toolbox For Apn's, Nissa Berbawy

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Objective: As the fastest growing crime in the world (Walker-Rodriguez, & Hill, 2011) and with sex slaves found in all 50 states (Grace et al, 2014), finding a solution to the problem of sex slavery is critical. One study showed 63.3% of sex slave survivors were treated in the emergency department while enslaved, revealing an opportunity for healthcare providers to intervene (The Emergency Nurses Association, 2015). The purpose of this review of literature is to provide evidence based resources to better equip APN’s to identify, intervene, and refer sex slaves for successful rehabilitative services. Methods: Databases searched were …


Assessing The Effect Of Aromatherapy On Fundamental Nursing Student Cognitive Test Anxiety: A Mixed Methods Approach., Regina Lankford Nov 2017

Assessing The Effect Of Aromatherapy On Fundamental Nursing Student Cognitive Test Anxiety: A Mixed Methods Approach., Regina Lankford

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Background and Objectives: Will aromatherapy make a difference on student cognitive test anxiety among fundamental nursing students? The purpose of this literature review was to assess the effect of aromatherapy as a teaching strategy to decrease test anxiety and improve student cognition and academic performance.

Methods: A pilot research study was conducted on eight fundamental nursing students, using a mixed method approach. Phenomenology looked at student perceptions while quantitative used a correlation randomized approach. For every test a pre and posttest anxiety questionnaire and pulse rate was collected. The students were exposed to aromatherapy treatment alternating with no …


Just Culture: Improve Reporting Of Near Misses And Errors In The Clinical Experience, Sharon Hart Dec 2016

Just Culture: Improve Reporting Of Near Misses And Errors In The Clinical Experience, Sharon Hart

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Cinnamon In The Treatment Of Type Ii Diabetes, Pauline J. Maddox May 2016

Cinnamon In The Treatment Of Type Ii Diabetes, Pauline J. Maddox

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The purpose of this review of literature is to evaluate the effects of cinnamon on hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) and fasting blood glucose/fasting plasma glucose (FBG/FPG) in various populations such as type II diabetes, prediabetics, metabolic syndrome, and overweight or obese individuals.

Research Design and Methods

A comprehensive literature review was done with the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) database using the keywords, cinnamon, type II diabetes, diabetes, HbA1c, and FBS. References used in previous meta-analysis were also searched and reviewed for inclusion. Studies were included in this review if they evaluated cinnamon effects on …


The Effects Of Long-Term Use Of Stimulant Medication For Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Melissa M. Jones Dec 2015

The Effects Of Long-Term Use Of Stimulant Medication For Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Melissa M. Jones

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Stevens Johnson Syndrome: How Diagnosis Impacts Disease Course, Sharon K. Hart, Dawn Frerichs Dec 2015

Stevens Johnson Syndrome: How Diagnosis Impacts Disease Course, Sharon K. Hart, Dawn Frerichs

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No abstract provided.


Lipoprotein-Associated Phospholipase A2 And The Young Adult, S. K. Reid May 2015

Lipoprotein-Associated Phospholipase A2 And The Young Adult, S. K. Reid

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No abstract provided.


Use Of Breastfeeding Support Interventions To Overcome Barriers: A Review Of The Literature, Jennifer Booth Apr 2015

Use Of Breastfeeding Support Interventions To Overcome Barriers: A Review Of The Literature, Jennifer Booth

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No abstract provided.


The Effect Of Touch: Bringing Touch Back To The Bedside, Jateum M. Blackburn Apr 2015

The Effect Of Touch: Bringing Touch Back To The Bedside, Jateum M. Blackburn

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No abstract provided.


Effectiveness Of An Observation Unit And Transition Team On Length Of Stay: Before And After Study, Charinette Guerrero, John Rogers, Barratt Schichtel Apr 2015

Effectiveness Of An Observation Unit And Transition Team On Length Of Stay: Before And After Study, Charinette Guerrero, John Rogers, Barratt Schichtel

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There have been many proposed solutions to decrease emergency department (ED) overcrowding and increase the quality of care in this particular population. However, there is little research suggesting the use of combining short-term observational units, as well as transition teams, in order to reduce ED length of stay (LOS) in patients awaiting disposition or inpatient bed assignments.

The purpose of this study is to explore the effect of using short-term observational units and transition teams in order to decrease length of stay in patients originating from the emergency department who are awaiting disposition or inpatient bed assignments.


Effectiveness Of Two Various Types Of School-Based Instruction Methods In Relation To Bmi, Physical Activity, And Nutrition Outcomes, Sherri Bakland, Elizabeth Moore-Jones Apr 2015

Effectiveness Of Two Various Types Of School-Based Instruction Methods In Relation To Bmi, Physical Activity, And Nutrition Outcomes, Sherri Bakland, Elizabeth Moore-Jones

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Masking Tuberculosis Patients, James Bowen, Austin Greenwood Apr 2015

Masking Tuberculosis Patients, James Bowen, Austin Greenwood

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Authors proposed a study to determine what effect a non-fit-tested patient-worn surgical mask has on inpatient tuberculosis transmission rates as compared to no mask usage.


Optimizing Antiplatelet Therapy In Acs After Pci, Mary Beth Johnson Jan 2015

Optimizing Antiplatelet Therapy In Acs After Pci, Mary Beth Johnson

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Coping With Traumatic Events In The Emergency Department, Amy L. Quinn, Tricia Davis Jan 2015

Coping With Traumatic Events In The Emergency Department, Amy L. Quinn, Tricia Davis

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No abstract provided.


Sweet Slumber: A Case For Melatonin As A Sleep Aid, Destiny L. Morris Jan 2015

Sweet Slumber: A Case For Melatonin As A Sleep Aid, Destiny L. Morris

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No abstract provided.


Advanced Practice Nurses In Transitional Care: A Source To The Solution, Holly Bottoms Dec 2014

Advanced Practice Nurses In Transitional Care: A Source To The Solution, Holly Bottoms

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No abstract provided.


The Human Microbiome: The Brain-Gut Axis And Its Role In Immunity, Vanessa Moser Dec 2014

The Human Microbiome: The Brain-Gut Axis And Its Role In Immunity, Vanessa Moser

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No abstract provided.


Inflammation And Its Role In Our Health: Can A Plant-Based Diet Prevent Disease?, Leeanne Coffman Dec 2014

Inflammation And Its Role In Our Health: Can A Plant-Based Diet Prevent Disease?, Leeanne Coffman

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No abstract provided.


Got Milk? Human Milk Components And The Benefits Of Breast Feeding, Amber Provenzano Dec 2014

Got Milk? Human Milk Components And The Benefits Of Breast Feeding, Amber Provenzano

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No abstract provided.


Heads Up: The Importance Of Brain Rest After A Concussion A Paper Presented To Meet Partial Requirements, Kacie Wilkes Dec 2014

Heads Up: The Importance Of Brain Rest After A Concussion A Paper Presented To Meet Partial Requirements, Kacie Wilkes

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No abstract provided.


The Effects Of Whole-Food Plant Based Diets On Ldl-C Levels In Adults, Jason Bryan Nov 2014

The Effects Of Whole-Food Plant Based Diets On Ldl-C Levels In Adults, Jason Bryan

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No abstract provided.


Older Adult Perceptions Of The Assist Program, Joy Anthony Nov 2014

Older Adult Perceptions Of The Assist Program, Joy Anthony

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Mentoring An Esl Student Through A Nursing Program: A Case Study, Rebecca Retzer Nov 2014

Mentoring An Esl Student Through A Nursing Program: A Case Study, Rebecca Retzer

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