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Nurse Practitioners' Characteristics And Job Satisfaction, Priscilla Wild
Nurse Practitioners' Characteristics And Job Satisfaction, Priscilla Wild
Master's Projects
PURPOSE: To identify demographics and job satisfaction levels of currently working nurse practitioners (NPs) in California. DATA SOURCES: A mail-in survey was used to gather data The Mueller McCloskey Satisfaction Scale was sent to a randomized sample of 200 California NPs with active licensure. Descriptive statistical analysis of usable data was employed. CONCLUSIONS: NPs reported high levels of job satisfaction. Aspects of the job that showed significant levels of satisfaction were schedules, flexibility of hours, and interprofessional relationships. NPs were least satisfied with not having professional opportunities such as participation in nursing research, writing/publishing, and belonging to a department/nursing committee.
The Prevalence Of Herbal Product Use In The Treatment And Management Of Diabetes In The Latino Population, Gobind Tarchand
The Prevalence Of Herbal Product Use In The Treatment And Management Of Diabetes In The Latino Population, Gobind Tarchand
Theses and Graduate Projects
Background. Healthcare providers are often concerned about the use of alternative treatments by patients of Hispanic decent. Herbal product use is one type of alternative treatment that is most concerning. This study examined the prevalence of herbal product use for diabetes control by a sample of patients of Hispanic decent. Methods. A convenience sample of 42 patients of Hispanic decent with type 2 diabetes was surveyed. Following a descriptive, quantitative design, questionnaires were available in both English and Spanish and were distributed to participants by the diabetic educator at La Clinica en Lake. Questions were asked about demographics, diabetes status …