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Career Day Planning: Alumni Agree To 'Come Home', Teresa Leonard

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The article describes the return of various alumni to discuss their careers with students at the University of North Alabama, among them is Charlotte Tomlinson Homan, an alumna of School of Nursing and employee of the critical care unit at the Colonial Manor Hospital.

New To Una Faculty, The Flor-Ala

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The image is derived from The Flor-Ala and depicts new faculty members for the 1977 academic year. Several new instructors in the nursing department are featured, including Mrs. Charlotte Jamieson, Ms. Patricia Auxier, Mrs. Debra Pratt, Ms. Lavin Reed, and Mrs. Jayne Gillespie.

Kelley's Korner: Fsu Nursing Program Will Get Thorough Study, Pete Kelley

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The article analyzes the plausibility of the development of the Florence State University nursing program.

Baldwin Advocates Ladder Program Here, Donna Bryant

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Dr. Sue Baldwin, University of North Alabama Nursing Instructor, advocates for the development of a "career ladder" program at UNA for registered nurses that graduated from hospital programs rather than simply retaining the baccalaureate degree as the only avenue for career advancement.

Nursing Enrollment Has Nearly Doubled, Bernie Delinski, Dan Busey

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The article discusses the increase in enrollment in the College of Nursing after the construction of Laura M. Harrison Hall, as well as the program's expansion to include respiratory therapy and nurse practitioner programs.

Rausch Attends Health Congress, Lorene Frederick

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Dr. Judith Rausch, UNA community nursing instructor, delivered her research on the prevalence of cigarette use among nurses at the International Congress on Health Education in London.

Proclamation For Student Nurses' Week, William E. Batson

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The proclamation for Student Nurses' Week by Mayor William E. Baston, Florence, Alabama. Baston declared the week of April 8-12, 1974, to be Student Nurses' Week in honor and recognition of the efforts of the student nurses at Florence State University.

How To Guess Your Age, Corey Ford

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Short creative writing work, presumably student written, concerned with the process of aging and the progression of time.

News Release: Open House At Keller Hall For Fsu’S New School Of Nursing And Business, Florence State University

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The news release offers a brief history of Keller Hall, which was first erected as a men's dormitory in 1947, through its transition to the School of Nursing and School of Business in 1973.

Correspondence & Memorandums: Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital Expansion And Affiliation With Florence State Univeristy, James Cox

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Correspondence from James Cox, Executive Vice President of Medical Architectonic, Inc. to Dean Jimmye Stephen of Florence State University's College of Nursing. The correspondence and related memorandums detail the communication between the architecture company, Florence State University, and Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital regarding plans for an expansion of the hospital and collaboration with the nursing program at FSU.

West Alabama General Hospital Scholarship Letter, Kathryn Hicks

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Scholarship letter issued by the Virginia Planz Memorial Nursing Scholarship Committee of West Alabama General Hospital to University of North Alabama nursing student Barbara Montgomery.

St. Thomas Hospital Scholarship Letter, Peter J. Giammalvo

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Letter from the St. Thomas Foundation Scholarship Committee to University of North Alabama nursing student Barabara Jean Montgomery detailing a grant in the amount of $1,200 contingent upon her employment at St. Thomas Hospital for one year following graduation.

Pulling The Plug: Alabama's Natural Death Act, A Free Symposium In Five Perspectives -- Law, Religion, Medicine, Nursing, Humanities, The Committee For The Humanities In Alabama, National Endowment For The Humanities, Health Education & Action League

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The program for Pulling the Plug: Alabama's Natural Death Act, a free symposium in five perspectives -- law, religion, medicine, nursing, humanities held in Huntsville, Alabama on May 20, 1982 mentions critical discussions on Alabama's Natural Death Act, the dignity of terminally ill and suffering patients, medical technology, and the impact of ethical and religious conviction.

Memorandum & Fact Sheet: Una Student Nurses' Association, The Dean And Faculty Of The Una School Of Nursing

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Memorandum and fact sheet issued from the dean and faculty of the University of North Alabama school of Nursing to nursing majors concerning the Student Nurses' Association. The document details information about the benefits of joining the organization and various facts.

Student Nurses Association Awardees (1980-1981), Student Nurses' Association (Sna)

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List of awardees selected by the Student Nurses' Association (SNA) in the 1980-1981 academic year for outstanding service and academic performance within the School of Nursing at the University of North Alabama

Memorandum: Proposed Nursing Program At The University Of North Alabama, John F. Porter Jr., Ache (Alabama Commission On Higher Education) Staff

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Annotated memorandums concerning the subcommittee on the proposed nursing program at the University of Alabama. The first memorandum was issued to the Council of University Presidents from John F. Porter Jr., Executive Director of the Alabama State Commission of Higher Education. Whereas the second was issued by the ACHE Staff to Members of the Alabama Commission on Higher Education.

'Access To Life' Begins Workshops, Kandis Steele

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In the article, Dr. Ernestine Davis of the UNA School of Nursing addresses the concerns of the elderly through a workshop sponsored by the Southern Rural Health Care Consortium's Access to Life Program and the Home Extension office. The news article is derived from the Franklin County Times of Franklin County, Alabama.

Student Nurses Association Spring Awards Banquet, Program, University Of North Alabama, School Of Nursing

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Program for the 1985 Spring Awards banquet of the University of North Alabama's Student Nurses' Association (SNA)

National League For Nursing: Certificates Of Membership, National League For Nursing, The Council Of Baccalaureate And Higher Degree Programs

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Certificates of membership in the National League of Nursing issued to Florence State University and the University of North Alabama's School of Nursing for December 31 of 1974-76 and 1978 by the National League for Nursing and the Council of Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Programs

Daddies At Graduation And A Nurse In Uniform, William L. Mcdonald

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The first article, "Daddies at Graduation" (1978), addresses the bittersweet experiences of local historian William Lindsey McDonald, while attending the graduation of his oldest daughter, Nancy McDonald Buttram, from the School of Nursing at the University of North Alabama.

The second article, "A Nurse in Uniform," (1979), features McDonald's reflection on his daughter's career in nursing.

Una School Of Nursing Pinning Ceremony, Program (Dec. 15, 1985), University Of North Alabama, School Of Nursing

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Program for the Fall 1985 Pining Ceremony for the University of North Alabama's School of Nursing

Correspondence: Dean Elizabeth Martin And Frenesi Wilson Concerning Employment, Dr. Elizabeth Martin, Frenesi Wilson

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Correspondence between Dr. Elizabeth Martin, dean of the School of Nursing at the University of North Alabama and Frenesi Wilson, PhD candidate at the University of Texas-Austin, concerning employment. Within in this November and December 1975 correspondence, Frenesi Wilson decline's Dean Martin's offer of a faculty position as an assistant professor due to the commitment of her PhD program. However, Dr. Wilson eventually joins the program as dean on July 19, 1976.

Pamela Charlene Kennamer: Nursing Student Correspondence, License & Pin, Pamela Charlene Kennamer

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Correspondence pertaining to nursing student Pamela Charlene Kennamer Corble's admittance to Florence State University as a transfer student in May of 1973. Kennamer was a member of one of UNA's, formerly Florence State University, first graduating classes in nursing. Documents in the final pages of the pdf, include her registration for the state nursing exams in 1976 and official license and nursing pin.

Conceptual Framework With Annotations, College Of Nursing, Florence State University

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The document includes the conceptual framework for the School of Nursing at Florence State University dated April 27, 1976. It also features several handwritten annotations that amend and reword portions of it dated July 21, 1996. Overall, the framework argues the impact of the nursing school's interactions with broader society in helping its students reach self-actualization through its pedagogical practices.

Poems By Nursing Students, Anonymous, A. Jann Davis, L M. A, Larry Atkins

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A series of four poems presumed to be authored by nursing students in approximately the 1980s on themes related to mortality and grief.

The first poem "Thoughts of a Dying Person" is written by an anonymous author whose speaker questions the things in life they would do differently if they had more time. Its form is more prose like than the others in the document and could be considered flash fiction or prose poetry but seems to fit the poetic category more through the usage of a triangular shaping of the poem.

The second poem, an untitled piece by A. …

Information Sheet For High School Day, School Of Nursing, University Of North Alabama

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Information sheet prepared by the University of North Alabama Student Nurses' Association for High School Day held on November 17, 1976. The document explains the School of Nursing's founding in 1973 and the admission process for those seeking a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Improving Anesthesia Provider Confidence In The Identification, Management, And Treatment Of Postoperative Delirium, Brittany M. Whistle, Charles Dustin Phelps

Scholars Week

Purpose: Postoperative Delirium (POD) is a potentially devastating complication of anesthesia that is poorly understood by clinical staff leading to poor outcomes for surgical patients. This study is meant to determine if a focused knowledge presentation accompanied by visual aids could increase anesthesia providers confidence in identifying, diagnosing, and treating Postoperative Delirium.

Methodology: Utilizing a statistical model to analyze respondents results on a standardized test administered before and after an informational presentation with visual aids on the topic of Postoperative Delirium.

Results: Results indicated a statistically significant difference between pretest and posttest scores, with a p-value of .002, t(11) = …

Assessing The Impact Of Interprofessional Simulation Training On Perioperative Staff's Confidence In Managing Maternal Hemorrhage, Mallory Duncan, Lidia Vazquez

Scholars Week

Globally, maternal mortality rates remain a critical public health challenge, often related to inadequate healthcare infrastructure in low-income countries. Yet according to the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG), maternal mortality rates in the United States are also on the rise, with nearly 32.9 deaths per 100,000 live births. These deaths are largely contributed to maternal hemorrhage (PPH), defined by ACOG as cumulative blood loss of at least 1,000 mL accompanied by symptoms of hypovolemia within 24 hours of the birth process. These findings underscore an urgent need to strengthen the training for perioperative staff in the management of …

Breaking Barriers: Advancement Toward Practical Nursing Licensure For Certified Medication Assistants In Long-Term Care--A Descriptive Study, Aleshia L. Maxwell

ATU Theses and Dissertations 2021 - Present

The persistent nursing shortage across the United States, particularly in Long-Term Care (LTC) settings, has complicated the healthcare system’s ability to meet the needs of an aging population. While existing research often examines progression from Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Registered Nurse (RN), limited research explores factors influencing progression from entry-level LTC healthcare workers to Practical Nursing (PN) licensure. This quantitative descriptive study examined the barriers and supporting factors influencing advancement toward PN licensure for Medication Assistants-Certified (MA-Cs) in Arkansas LTC facilities. A convenience sample of N=100 participated in the study. Results indicated that financial and structural barriers often …

An Evidence-Based Educational Intervention To Enhance Nurses' Knowledge Of Metabolic Syndrome In Residential Care Facilities, Marie Tanyi

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Projects

The project addresses a critical gap in nursing education by implementing a structured, evidencebased educational intervention led by an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to improve nurses’ knowledge of metabolic syndrome in residential care facilities. The purpose was to determine whether this intervention could significantly enhance nurses’ understanding and management of metabolic syndrome, a complex cluster of disorders present in adult populations. Nine nurses participated in targeted educational sessions focusing on definition, diagnosis, complications, and evidence-based prevention and management strategies. Each participant completed the Metabolic Syndrome Knowledge Scale (MSKS) questionnaire before and after the intervention to assess changes in knowledge. …