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Body Mass Index And Health Related Quality Of Life In Elementary School Children: A Pilot Study, Lei Zhang, Peter J. Fos, William D. Johnson, Vafa Kamali, Reagan G. Cox, Miguel A. Zuniga, Theresa Kittle

Nursing Faculty Publications and Presentations

Background: We investigated the relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI) and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) indicated by baseline health status in elementary school children. Methods: Data were obtained via parents whose children enrolled in an elementary school, kindergarten to fourth grade, in southern Mississippi in spring 2004. Parents completed the SF-10 for Children, a brief 10-item questionnaire designed to measure children's HRQOL on a voluntary basis. Results: A total of 279 parents completed the questionnaires for their children. On average, physical and psychosocial summary scores, major indicators for HRQOL, were significantly higher among the elementary school children in our …

Rapid Response Team: Increases Patient Outcomes And Nursing Staff Satisfaction., Holly Tavianini Rn, Bsn, Mshsa, Cnrn, Anne Rabert Mhsa, Rn, Ccrn, Ne-Bc, Georgiann Morgan Rn, Ccrn -Csc, Steven Pyne Rrt

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.

An Introduction To Qualitative Research In The Hospital Setting., Lynn M. Deitrick Rn, Phd

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.

Nursing Attitudes Regarding Suicidal Patients Before And After Staff Education In Preparation For Hospital-Wide Suicide Assessments., Karen Burke Rn, Gail Stern Msn, Edward R. Norris Md, Fapa, Fapm, Carol A. Foltz Phd, Ralph A. Primelo Md, Michael Kaufmann Md, Terry A. Capuano Mba, Msn, Rn, Fache, Ne-Bc

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.

The Lived Experience Of Registered Nurse (Rn) Reiki Practitioners: A Phenomenologic Study Using Computer-Mediated Communication., Wendy J. Waldspurger-Robb Dnsc, Rn, Cne

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.

Rain Rhythms: Fall 2008, College Of Nursing & Professional Disciplines

RAIN Rhythms

No abstract provided.

Nurses Alumni Association Bulletin, Fall 2008, Paula Levine, Elizabeth K. Prisnock, Sally H. Wagner, John J. Wagner

Nursing Alumni Bulletins

Meetings and Annual Luncheon

Table of Contents

Officers for 2008-2009

President's Message

Treasurer's Financial Report

Alumni Scholarship Funds and Endowment Fund

Resume of Minutes

Alumni Office News

Committee Reports

Annual Giving Contributors

Janet C. Hindson Award

Award Qualifications

Janet C. Hindson Recipient and Nominees

Recipient's Acceptance Speech

Ode to Sally

Sally's Appreciation

News About and From Our Graduates

Happy Birthday

Interview with a Nurse

Memories

Fiftieth Anniversary Class

2008 Luncheon Attendees

Luncheon Photos

In Memoriam

Class News~ 2008

Additional Information

Application For Nurses Scholarship Fund Application

Application For Certification

Application For Relief Fund Benefits

Hotels

Campus Map

Notes

Secondary Prevention For Acute Coronary Syndrome In Rural South Australia: Are Drugs Best? What About The Rest?, Tracey Wachtel, Angela Kucia, Jennene Greenhill

Angela Kucia

Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Current Australian clinical guidelines recommend all patients with ACS receive comprehensive secondary prevention services to address this burden. Optimal patient outcomes rely on the timely and effective implementation of proven therapies and for secondary prevention to be successful, pharmcological interventions must be combined with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factor identification and management. The ability to implement clinical guidelines is also reliant on available resources, yet many rural populations in Australia do not have access to structured secondary prevention services, and the level of support available to them …

Unlv Magazine, Holly Ivy De Vore, Tony Allen, Barbara Cloud, Erin O'Donnell, Matthew K. Jacobsen, Gian Galassi, Michelle Mouton, Afsha Bawany, Shane Bevell

UNLV Magazine

No abstract provided.

Toward A Smoke-Free Or, Kay Ball

Nursing Faculty Scholarship

The hazards of surgical smoke are well documented. So why are many smoke evacuation systems going unused?

You can write all the surgical smoke evacuation policies in the world, spell out exactly what you expect to be done and provide the resources needed for compliance, but if you ignore the human element — the surgeons and staff who populate your ORs — then you aren't going to change behavior. Here's how you can educate your teams about the hazards of surgical smoke and get them to use evacuators when necessary.

Loneliness: A Concept Analysis, Abir K. Bekhet, Jaclene A. Zauszniewski

College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications

TOPIC. Loneliness is a universal human experience recognized since the dawn of time, yet it is unique for every individual. Loneliness can lead to both depression and low self‐esteem.

PURPOSE. This article explicates the concept of loneliness through the examination of its conceptual definition and uses, defining attributes, related concepts, and empirical referents.

SOURCES OF INFORMATION. Literature review using hand search and database were used as sources of information.

CONCLUSION. Because loneliness is commonly encountered in nursing situations, the information provided will serve as a framework for assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of clients.

The Contemporary Perspective Of Wellness Through The Voices Of The Kūpuna, Anne P. Odell Phd

Dissertations

Few studies successfully explain the decline of Hawaiian health, nor provide enough insight to the cultural determinants that affect Hawaiian wellness. For over two hundred years, Hawaiians have been influenced by a changing landscape mostly imposed upon Hawaiians and Hawaiian lands as a consequence of being conquered by powerful Western cultures. This grounded theory study utilized video elicitation and focus group methodologies to examine the perspective of wellness in a group of Hawaiian elders known as kūpuna. Following the viewing of a documentary film designed to elicit culturally based memories, a series of interview questions were asked to foster group …

A Multidisciplinary Concept Analysis Of Empowerment : Implications For Nursing., Valerie Lander Mccarthy, Linda Holbrook Freeman

Faculty Scholarship

According to the Institute of Medicine, nursing has failed to effectively shape the health care system and to advocate successfully for patients. Empowerment may be a potent tool to fulfill these responsibilities, yet nurses have not benefited from considering application of the concept to the continuum of health care advocacy in their communities, in their relationships with clients, and in their professional roles within health care organizations. This paper uses concept analysis to examine the attributes, characteristics, and uses of empowerment within diverse disciplines to clarify its meaning and explore its potential application to nursing's challenges that cross settings, disciplines, …

Living With Alzheimer’S Disease: A Study Of Adult Day Health Services In Massachusetts, Nina M. Silverstein, Cathy M. Wong, Kristen E. Brueck

Gerontology Institute Publications

The role of adult day health care (ADHC) is gaining increased attention as the nation prepares for the large cohort of baby boomers entering their later years. Many boomers are aging with physical and cognitive impairments, including Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Projections indicate that Massachusetts, along with the nation as a whole, is experiencing an increasing rate of older persons as baby boomers enter late-life. The Commonwealth can expect that persons with Alzheimer's disease and their care partners will need community-based services that are specifically designed for adults with cognitive impairments. However, a report by the Robert Wood Johnson …

Prenatal Education: Priorities For Perinatal Nurses, Lisa Hanson

College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications

No abstract provided.

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

College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications

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 from7 days, with the most frequent length being 3 days.

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 …

Cost-Efficient Treatment Options For Uninsured Or Underinsured Patients For Five Common Conditions, Karlen E. (Beth) Luthy, Neil E. Peterson, Joey Wilkinson

Faculty Publications

The nurse practitioner's (NP's) role in providing quality care continues to evolve, concurrent with the ever-evolving health care system. With an influx of uninsured and underinsured patients, NPs must not only provide high-quality health care, they must also address cost-efficient treatment options for patients who cannot afford expensive medications. Familiarity with the cost of medications and prescribing cost-efficient medications are valuable tools NPs can use to encourage patient compliance with a specific care regimen, consequently improving the overall health of uninsured or underinsured individuals. Knowledge of patient assistance programs may also assist NPs in decreasing prescription drug costs for patients. …

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

A Model Of Holistic Nursing As A Pathway To Nurse Self-Care, Kristin Mchale

Theses and Graduate Projects

The purpose of this project is to develop a model of holistic nursing practice as a pathway to nurse self-care. Specifically, this project integrates nursing theory, relevant literature, and reflection on holistic nursing practice. The significance of the project is identified as the current low priority of nurse self-care and the need for nurse self-healing- Additionally, holistic nursing, as a pathway to nurse self-care, is examined through the theoretical lens of Jean Watson. Furthermore, literature and research are examined in the areas of (t) the meaning of the holistic nursing experience, (2) self-care and complementary, alternative medicine use by nurses, …

Roller Coaster Marathon: Being A Live Liver Donor, Charlotte C. Cabello, Janice Smolowitz

School of Nursing Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

The purpose of this phenomenological study was to examine the meaning of being a live liver donor. Six people between ages 27 and 53 years participated. A qualitative, in-depth, semistructured interview format was used to explore donors' thoughts and feelings about being an organ donor. Five themes were identified: (1) no turning back-how do I live without you? (2) roller coaster marathon, (3) donor network, (4) the scar, and (5) reflections-time to think. At the center of the experience was the donor's commitment to the recipient. Once donors began the process, they were determined to see it through. The process …

Shift Report And Sbar: Strategies For Clinical Postconference., Fatima Ascano-Martin

Nursing | Faculty Scholarship

Conducting an effective postconference continues to be challenging because of low levels of student participation. Many students are exhausted at the end of the clinical day, which lessens their participation in postconference. In my experience, students often omit important information, such as patients’ age, sex, race, and other medical problems, during initial reports. Some have trouble providing patients’ information in an organized manner as well. The SBAR (situation-background-assessment-recommendation) communication tool can be used as a strategy to conduct clinical postconference.

Subjective And Objective Napping And Sleep In Older Adults: Are Evening Naps “Bad” For Nighttime Sleep?, Natalie D. Dautovich, Christina S. Mccrae, Meredeth A. Rowe

Nursing Faculty Publications

Objectives: To compare objective and subjective measurements of napping, and to examine the relationship between evening napping and nocturnal sleep in older adults.

Design: For twelve days, participants wore actigraphs and completed sleep diaries.

Setting: Community

Participants: 100 individuals who napped, 60–89 years (including good and poor sleepers with typical age-related medical comorbidities).

Measurements: Twelve days of sleep diary and actigraphy provided subjective and objective napping and sleep data.

Results: Evening naps (within 2 hours of bedtime) were characteristic of the sample with peak nap time occurring between 20:30–21:00 (average nap time occurred between 14:30–15:00). Two categories of nappers were …

Resting Energy Expenditure And Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness After Full-Body Resistance Training With An Eccentric Concentration, Kyle J. Hackney, Hermann-J. Engels, Randall J. Gretebeck

College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications

The purpose of this investigation was to determine the effect of an acute bout of high-volume, full-body resistance training with an eccentric concentration on resting energy expenditure (REE) and indicators of delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS). Eight resistance trained (RT) and eight untrained (UT) participants (mean: age = 23.5 years; height = 180.76 cm; weight = 87.58 kg; body fat = 19.34%; lean mass = 68.71 kg) were measured on four consecutive mornings for REE and indicators of DOMS: creatine kinase (CK) and rating of perceived muscle soreness (RPMS). Delayed-onset muscle soreness was induced by performing eight exercises, eight sets, and …

Supporting A Community Of Individuals With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities In Grieving, Sarah Ailey, Marilyn O'Rourke, Susan Breakwell, Anna Murphy

College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications

Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities are living longer and experiencing deaths among their family and peers, yet their grieving is not well recognized. Staff members who provide care for these individuals witness the aging and death of their clients, yet they also receive little preparation to work through issues surrounding bereavement for their clients and themselves. The End of Life Nursing Education Consortium developed a national initiative to improve end-of-life and bereavement care education. Recommendations from the End of Life Nursing Education Consortium were incorporated into a home care/hospice/community health course and practicum for second-degree BSN students. The following …

An Exploration Of The Relationship Between Stress Physiological Signals And Stress Behaviors In Preterm Infants During Periods Of Environmental Stress In The Intensive Care Unit., Niang-Huei Peng

Dissertations

The purpose of this descriptive study was to examine relationships between stress physiological signals and stress behaviors in preterm infants during periods of environmental stress. The study used a repeated-measures design to examine the relationships between environmental stressors, sleep-wake states, and both stress physiological signals and stress behavioral responses in one group of preterm infants. Measurements of these variables for each preterm infant were recorded every two minutes during four 60-minute observation periods (two in the morning and two in the afternoon) conducted over two days (one morning and one afternoon observation each day). The sample was 37 preterm infants …