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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

Graduate Research Projects

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

Graduate Research Projects

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

Graduate Research Projects

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

Graduate Research Projects

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

Graduate Research Projects

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

Graduate Research Projects

No abstract provided.


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

Older Adult Perceptions Of The Assist Program, Joy Anthony

Graduate Research Projects

No abstract provided.


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

Graduate Research Projects

No abstract provided.


Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (Pots) Education, Awareness, And Support, Amy Knapp Nov 2014

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (Pots) Education, Awareness, And Support, Amy Knapp

Graduate Research Projects

No abstract provided.


Effects Of Mindfulness Practices On Perceived Stress Levels, Kendall Ginn Oct 2014

Effects Of Mindfulness Practices On Perceived Stress Levels, Kendall Ginn

Graduate Research Projects

No abstract provided.


Barriers To Immunizations, Megan England Oct 2014

Barriers To Immunizations, Megan England

Graduate Research Projects

No abstract provided.


The Effects Of A Plant Based Diet On The Cholesterol Profile In Young Adults, Terriest Haire Oct 2014

The Effects Of A Plant Based Diet On The Cholesterol Profile In Young Adults, Terriest Haire

Graduate Research Projects

No abstract provided.


Stress And Health Behaviors: Zoe Transformation Challenge Findings, Jeana Handley Sep 2014

Stress And Health Behaviors: Zoe Transformation Challenge Findings, Jeana Handley

Graduate Research Projects

No abstract provided.


Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome: An Evidence-Based Review For The Family Nurse Practitioner, Kindra Romer Aug 2014

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome: An Evidence-Based Review For The Family Nurse Practitioner, Kindra Romer

Graduate Research Projects

No abstract provided.


School Of Nursing Newsletter July 2014, Southern Adventist University School Of Nursing Jul 2014

School Of Nursing Newsletter July 2014, Southern Adventist University School Of Nursing

School of Nursing Newsletter

The July 2014 issue of the newsletter features the dean's greeting, an article on the first Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) graduating class, and faculty updates.


Safety And Efficacy Study Of Intra-Operative Radiation Therapy Using Xoft At The Time Of Breast Conservation Surgery For Early Stage Breast Cancer, Donita Blanken-Little Jun 2014

Safety And Efficacy Study Of Intra-Operative Radiation Therapy Using Xoft At The Time Of Breast Conservation Surgery For Early Stage Breast Cancer, Donita Blanken-Little

Graduate Research Projects

No abstract provided.


Disaster Preparedness Scholarly Project, Catherine A. Marcum May 2014

Disaster Preparedness Scholarly Project, Catherine A. Marcum

DNP Research Projects

No abstract provided.


The Lived Experiences Of Female Nurses In Recovery: A Phenomenological Inquiry, Mattie Y. Sherard May 2014

The Lived Experiences Of Female Nurses In Recovery: A Phenomenological Inquiry, Mattie Y. Sherard

DNP Research Projects

No abstract provided.


The Effect Of A Group Lifestyle Coaching Model On Hba1c And Psychosocial Constructs In Low-Income Patients With Type 2 Diabetes, Lillian Tryon, D.N.P. May 2014

The Effect Of A Group Lifestyle Coaching Model On Hba1c And Psychosocial Constructs In Low-Income Patients With Type 2 Diabetes, Lillian Tryon, D.N.P.

Faculty Works

The epidemic of diabetes and its complications is concerning, and new approaches need to be explored for fostering better patient outcomes in a cost effective way. This exploratory study examined the effectiveness of a group coaching model on glycemic control, diabetes knowledge, diabetes empowerment, and diabetes self-management compared to usual care or participation in a 90-minute diabetes education class. A convenience sample of 34 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus was recruited at a clinic providing services to the uninsured. Participants self-selected into the coaching group (n= 12), class group (n = 10), or control group ( …


Oral Anticoagulation In Patients With Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation: Stroke Prevention And Bleeding Risks With A Focus On Warfarin And Novel Oral Anticoagulants, Amy Coggin Apr 2014

Oral Anticoagulation In Patients With Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation: Stroke Prevention And Bleeding Risks With A Focus On Warfarin And Novel Oral Anticoagulants, Amy Coggin

Graduate Research Projects

No abstract provided.


Staple Line Reinforcement For Thoracic Surgery: A Retrospective Study Of Memorial Thoracic Patients From 2009-2012, Kimberly Fugate Apr 2014

Staple Line Reinforcement For Thoracic Surgery: A Retrospective Study Of Memorial Thoracic Patients From 2009-2012, Kimberly Fugate

Graduate Research Projects

No abstract provided.


Smoking Cessation In Primary Care At The Sequatchie County Health Department: A Practice Change Proposal, Joy Hamilton Mar 2014

Smoking Cessation In Primary Care At The Sequatchie County Health Department: A Practice Change Proposal, Joy Hamilton

DNP Research Projects

No abstract provided.


Nurse Practitioner Education: Exposure Therapy Options For Symptom Control In Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder Patients, Erynn Richardson Mar 2014

Nurse Practitioner Education: Exposure Therapy Options For Symptom Control In Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder Patients, Erynn Richardson

Graduate Research Projects

No abstract provided.


Alcohol Treatment In The Native American, Linda Turner Feb 2014

Alcohol Treatment In The Native American, Linda Turner

Graduate Research Projects

No abstract provided.


Processed Sugars And Coronary Heart Disease, Sonya Lovingood Feb 2014

Processed Sugars And Coronary Heart Disease, Sonya Lovingood

Graduate Research Projects

No abstract provided.


Financial And Regulatory Considerations For A Nurse Owned Medical Clinic, Bruce Fox, Paula O'Bear Jan 2014

Financial And Regulatory Considerations For A Nurse Owned Medical Clinic, Bruce Fox, Paula O'Bear

Graduate Research Projects

No abstract provided.


Does Driver Safety Education Have An Impact On Texting While Driving?, Kelli Noble, Duane Young Jan 2014

Does Driver Safety Education Have An Impact On Texting While Driving?, Kelli Noble, Duane Young

Graduate Research Projects

In today’s society, Americans are more connected than ever. Gone are the days of pulling to the side of the road in order to find a pay phone to call for help, check in with family or find an address of a business in the yellow pages. All these tasks can now be accomplished while driving down the road. Most Americans have become accustomed to driving with distractions; changing the radio station, eating a snack or carrying on an in car conversation with passengers. Many profess that these distractions can be accomplished while maintaining an awareness of traffic conditions and …