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Planned Cesarean Delivery And Urinary Retention Associated With Spinal Morphine, Susan M. Diblasi
Planned Cesarean Delivery And Urinary Retention Associated With Spinal Morphine, Susan M. Diblasi
Master's Theses, Dissertations, Graduate Research and Major Papers Overview
Cesarean delivery (CD) is the second most commonly performed surgery in the United States. As such, prevention of complications associated with this procedure is a top priority in nursing care. Nurses at the study insti- tution perceived that postcesarean patients experienced increased uri- nary retention after use of spinal morphine for postoperative pain relief. This observation prompted a review of the literature indicating that limited research had been conducted in this area. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship of postelective CD urinary reten- tion and dose of spinal morphine. A retrospective, quasi-experimental, three-group design was used. …
Does An Online Computer Based Critical Care Orientation Program Support The Learning Needs Of A Multigenerational Workforce?, Patricia Brady
Does An Online Computer Based Critical Care Orientation Program Support The Learning Needs Of A Multigenerational Workforce?, Patricia Brady
Master's Theses, Dissertations, Graduate Research and Major Papers Overview
The complexities of today's health care system challenge acute care hospitals to provide comprehensive nursing orientation programs while meeting the needs of a multigenerational workforce. To prepare nurses to provide the highest quality of care for patients, nursing orientation must provide updated content, be cost effective, time sensitive and comprehensive, stimulate critical thinking skills, and include relevant evidence-based knowledge. Although a comprehensive nursing orientation is essential to every area of practice, specialties, such as critical care nursing, require specialized knowledge and additional skill sets that necessitate a more comprehensive training program while being sensitive to the needs of a multigenerational …
Inside The Mind Of A Rapid Response Activator, Gail Maureen Mosher
Inside The Mind Of A Rapid Response Activator, Gail Maureen Mosher
Master's Theses, Dissertations, Graduate Research and Major Papers Overview
The health care delivery system in this nation continues to spiral out of control. Statistics report on the shocking number of people who are harmed or die due to medical errors. This project will focus on one process in the armamentarium, the Rapid Response Team (RRT). The purpose of the study was to explore staff nurse perceived barriers and enhancers to an effective RRT. Qualitative design was employed and individual semi-structured interviews were conducted at a 359 bed community hospital. The sample consisted of 15 medical-surgical nurses who had experienced a rapid response (RR) event at this site. Potential subjects …
Development And Implementation Of A Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse Exam Review Program, Joan M. Walsh
Development And Implementation Of A Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse Exam Review Program, Joan M. Walsh
Master's Theses, Dissertations, Graduate Research and Major Papers Overview
Rhode Island Hospital (RIH) is currently striving to attain Magnet® status; specialty certification of registered nurse (RN) staff plays an important role in achieving that goal. Unit based nursing leadership and RN staff identified neuroscience certification as both important and desirable. One of the barriers identified by the staff RNs was the lack of a study support program to assist in preparation for the certification exam. A certified neuroscience registered nurse (CNRN) exam review program motivates and supports the RN staff to seek certification and successfully sit for the exam. The primary purpose of this program was to increase the …