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Posters-at-the-Capitol

Conference

2016

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Full-Text Articles in Nursing

Hesi: A Quality Improvement Study, Sarah C. Locke, Jalpaben B. Patel Nov 2016

Hesi: A Quality Improvement Study, Sarah C. Locke, Jalpaben B. Patel

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HESI: A Quality Improvement Study

Dr. Jessica Naber

Jalpaben Patel and Sarah Locke

Murray State University School of Nursing

Abstract

Health Education Systems Incorporated (HESI) is an Elsevier company that provides educational material and exams that aim to improve nursing education and pass rates on the nurse-licensing exam (NCLEX). Numerous studies have examined the relationship between HESI exams and NCLEX pass rates in various nursing programs throughout the country. However, improving the implementation of HESI in nursing programs has not been the focus of much research. The purpose of this study was to identify possible improvements that could be made …


Emergency Education To Students In A Rural Healthcare Area, Stacie L. Hearell Nov 2016

Emergency Education To Students In A Rural Healthcare Area, Stacie L. Hearell

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Stacie Hearell

Murray State University, Department of Nursing

Emergency Education to Students in a Rural Healthcare Area

Dr. Jessica Naber

Abstract

The purpose of this research process was to bring emergency healthcare education to advanced students in their Junior and Senior years of high school. The subjects were students enrolled in an advanced physical education program at local rural high schools. A pre-test was given to each student involved to assess their skills involving basic healthcare and how to respond in an emergency situation. The topics covered in the presentation were emergency room etiquette and processes, treatment for basic injuries …