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Evaluations Of The Effectiveness Of A Web-Based Graduate Epidemiology Course, Molly A. Rose, Anthony J. Frisby, Michael D. Hamlin, Susan S. Jones

Anthony J Frisby, PhD

An online epidemiology course was developed, implemented, and evaluated for graduate nursing students through the collaborative efforts of nursing faculty and information, education, and instructional design staff of the library at a health sciences university. This epidemiology course is a core curriculum course for graduate nursing students. The course was piloted with 14 students (one student in Romania); the initial online offering ran concurrently with a traditional classroom section. Extensive evaluation data were collected and analyzed to compare the effectiveness of the classroom and distance-learning formats. Areas of evaluation included objective measures, such as midterm and final examination scores and …

Retrospective Efficacy Of The Marquette Model Of Natural Family Planning, Richard Fehring, Mary Schneider, Mary Barron

Richard J Fehring

No abstract provided.

A Grass-Roots Approach To Develop A Hispanic Wellness Curriculum In Rural Idaho, Dawn Weiler

Dawn Weiler

The Idaho Partnership for Hispanic Health (IPHH) is a community-based participatory research project focused on identifying the health condition of greatest concern to SW Idaho Hispanics and pilot testing an intervention and its effectiveness. The partnership includes two educational institutions, two Hispanic organizations, and a community non-profit organization. Following the completion of the first two phases of the project (community partnership and community advisory board (CAB) development, and quantitative and qualitative community assessment) the IPHH implemented phase three, intervention development and testing.

Variability In The Hormonally Estimated Fertile Phase Of The Menstrual Cycle, Richard Fehring, Mary Schneider

Richard J Fehring

The purpose of this study was to determine the variability in length of the fertile phase of the menstrual cycle with 140 participants who produced 1,060 cycles with an electronic hormonal fertility monitor. The length of the fertile phase, as defined by the first day with a threshold level of urinary E3G and ending with a second day above a threshold of LH, varied from <1 to >7 days, with the most frequent length being 3 days.

Facilitators Of Mentoring Among Nurse Educators, Bridget Roberts, B. Foley, K. Halcomb, Connie Hubbard

Bridget R. Roberts

No abstract provided.

Family-Based Weight Management With Latino Mothers And Children, Kathy James, Cynthia Connelly, Elaine Rutkowski, Darlene Mcpherson, Luz Garcia, Nicole Mareno, Dorothy Zirkle

Nicole Mareno

Childhood Sexual Abuse In Black Men Who Have Sex With Men: Results From Three Qualitative Studies., Sheldon Fields

Sheldon D. Fields

This report describes the high prevalence and context of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) among Black men who have sex with men (MSM) across 3 independent qualitative studies. Semistructured one-on-one interviews were conducted with 87 Black MSM across 3 cities (Rochester, NY, n = 28; Lexington, KY /Atlanta, GA, n = 30; and Atlanta, GA, n = 29). A combined CSA prevalence of 32% (28/87) was found among the 3 samples, despite variation in geographic location, mean age, and sexual identification. Common themes emerging across the 3 samples included prolonged and repeated abuse by a close male relative; blaming of same-sex …

Unsafe Sexual Behaviors Among Hiv-Positive Men In Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, Krishna Poudel, Shinji Nakahara, Kalpana Poudel-Tandukar, Junko Yasuoka, Masamine Jimba

Kalpana Poudel-Tandukar

Thinking And Doing: Incorporating Critical Thinking Activities Into The 120 Hour Clinic, Bridget Roberts

Bridget R. Roberts

No abstract provided.

Poster Presentation: The Effect Of A Code Blue Algorithm On Undergraduate Nursing Students Skills Performance (Poster), Luanne Linnard-Palmer

Luanne Linnard-Palmer

Peripheral Neuropathy Associated With Novel Therapies In Patients With Multiple Myeloma: Consensus Statement Of The Imf Nurse Leadership Board, Joseph D. Tariman Phd

Joseph D Tariman PhD, RN, ANP-BC, FAAN

No abstract provided.

Skills Lab Vs. Simulation Lab: A Comparison Of Two Approaches For Teacing Intravenous Push Medication Administration (Poster), Margaret Fink

Margaret Fink

Skills Lab Vs. Simulation Lab: A Comparison Of Two Approaches For Teacing Intravenous Push Medication Administration, Margaret Fink

Margaret Fink

A Partnership Of A Catholic Faith-Based Health System, Nursing And Traditional American Indian Medicine Practitioners, Ann Hubbert

Ann Hubbert

The paper presents a historically unique partnership between an American Southwestern, Catholic faith-based, urban hospital and a program it sponsored on the spirituality of American Indian Traditional Indian Medicine (TIM) by a Comanche medicine man. A discussion is offered on the cultural partnerships, experiences and benefits achieved through the cultural accommodations of these spiritual beliefs and practices within this healthcare system. The theory of Culture Care Diversity and Universality (Culture Care Theory), including the Sunrise Enabler, is applied in discussion of these past experiences to explore the relationships among and between the participating cultures. The intent of the partnerships within …

Improving Activity Levels In Clients With Metabolic Syndrome, Sharon Strang

Sharon L. Strang

No abstract provided.

Developmental Disabilities: Improving Competence In Care Using Virtual Patients, Ida Slusher

Ida Slusher

Nurse practitioners (NPs) have an increasingly important role in health care provision in the United States. However, most nurses report that they receive little or no clinical training in the area of developmental disabilities. A core development team consisting of NP faculty members from three universities, one physician assistant faculty member, the parents of children with developmental disabilities, and educational specialists developed two multimedia interactive pediatric instructional modules in CD-ROM format: one involving a child with Down syndrome and the other, an infant born at 26 weeks gestation. Participants were required to make decisions about proper clinical interaction throughout the …

Recruitment And Retention Of Nurse Educators: An Imperative Intervention To Decrease The Nursing Shortage, Bridget Roberts

Bridget R. Roberts

The United States faces a critical shortage of full time registered nurses as the Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA, 2004) estimates that one million vacancies will occur by the year 2020. This shortage of practicing registered nurses is directly affected by the shortage of nurse educators. The current vacancy rate of nurse educators is 8,8%, with an average of 2,2 vacancies reported per school of nursing. A recent survey by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing ([AACN], 2007) found that 71,3% of nursing schools reported vacancies and were in need of additional faculty. The all time high vacancy …

Context And Contingency: The Post World War Ii History Of Nursing Scholarship, Julie Fairman

Julie A Fairman

No abstract provided.

The Influence Of Religiosity On Contraceptive Use And Abortion In The United States, Richard Fehring, Jennifer Ohlendorf

Richard J Fehring

The CDC has conducted the National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG) every three to seven years between 1973 and 2002 to describe contraceptive use among women in the U.S. The data from these surveys are available to researchers to examine trends in contraceptive use and sexual behaviors. The purpose of this study was to examine data from the 2002 NSFG in order to determine the influence of religiosity on abortion and abortifacient contraceptive use, i.e., the use of the oral contraceptive pill (OC), the injected hormone Depoprovera (IC), the IUD, and hormonal emergency contraception (EC), among American women between the …

The Influence Of Religiosity, Gender, And Language Preference Acculturation On Sexual Activity Among Latino/A Adolescents, Lisa Edwards, Richard Fehring, Keyona Jarrett, Kristin Haglund

Richard J Fehring

The purpose of this study was to determine the main and interactive effects of religiosity, gender, and language preference acculturation on sexual activity among 570 Latino/a adolescents from the 2002 National Survey of Family Growth. Results indicated that adolescents who viewed religion as very important, had frequent church attendance, and had more traditional attitudes on sexuality were less likely ever to have sex compared with adolescents who were less religious. Those with frequent church attendance and high traditional attitudes had fewer lifetime and recent sex partners. Unassimilated religious youth were less likely ever to have sex, had fewer lifetime and …

Who Is Served And Who Is Serving: Race?: Healthcare, And Health Care Professions Training At The Turn Of The Twentieth Century, Pg, Co-Investigator, $6,000, Leonard Davis Institute, University Of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa (Amy Hillier, Ph.D., Principal Investigator), Julie Fairman

Julie A Fairman

No abstract provided.

From Traditional Inpatient To Trauma-Informed Treatment: Transferring Control From Staff To Patient, Genevieve Chandler

Genevieve E. Chandler

Mental health professionals worldwide realize the imperative for reducing inpatient restraints and seclusion. The high incidence of posttraumatic stress disorder for inpatients and the resulting symptoms support the creation of a trauma-informed approach. The objective of the current article is to describe the experience of staff in a 20-bed unit transitioning from traditional inpatient care to a trauma-informed approach. The study comprised a qualitative design using content analysis (n = 10). The patterns clustered into the following categories: changing perspective, developing collaborative relationships, implementing safety measures, and prescribing educational resources. Staff underwent a deep cultural change that subsequently won state …

Nursing Home Care, Linda Treiber

Linda A. Treiber

No abstract provided.

The Department Of Veterans Affairs Pre And Post-Doctoral Nurse Fellowships: Diverse Opportunities For Research, J Hobss, M Shively, J Bormann, L Johnson, A Alt-White, Julie Fairman

Julie A Fairman

No abstract provided.

Reimagining Nursing’S Place In The History Of Clinical Practice, Julie Fairman, P D'Antonio

Julie A Fairman

No abstract provided.

Hiv & Aids Self Study Packet Presentation, Bridget Roberts

Bridget R. Roberts

No abstract provided.

Forgiveness, And Other Themes, In Women Whose Fathers Killed Their Mothers, K. Laughon, R. Steeves, B. Parker, A. Knopp, Erika Metzler Sawin

Erika Metzler Sawin

No abstract provided.

Working With Primary Sources: An Overview, Julie Fairman, Mages K

Julie A Fairman

No abstract provided.

Presenter For New Doctoral Student Orientation, Patricia Harris

Patricia Harris

Poster Presentation: The Development Of A Performance Evaluation Rubric For Undergraduate Nursing Students Simulation Performance: Novice To Expert, Luanne Linnard-Palmer

Luanne Linnard-Palmer