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African American Nurses' Perceptions Of Social Support Available During Graduate School, Jacquelyn Denese Pettis Jan 1995

African American Nurses' Perceptions Of Social Support Available During Graduate School, Jacquelyn Denese Pettis

Masters Theses

This study examined African American nurses' perceptions of social support available during graduate school that contributed to their completion of graduate studies. A descriptive correlational research design using a mailed questionnaire was employed for the study. The sample consisted of 91 African American nurses who were women and had completed graduate studies within the United States. A modified Norbeck Social Support Questionnaire (Norbeck, Lindsey, & Carrieri, 1981) was used to collect the data.; Data analysis consisted of reporting means, standard deviations, and range of scores for perceived social support available. Pearson's correlations and t-test were used to examine significant differences …

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Diversity Management: An Administrative Case Study In A Tax-Exempt Human Service Organization, Jerry L. Johnson Jan 1995

Diversity Management: An Administrative Case Study In A Tax-Exempt Human Service Organization, Jerry L. Johnson

Masters Theses

Diversity management is a business strategy that is intended to create an organizational climate where people from diverse backgrounds can succeed based on their work performance and not their personal similarities or differences with the organization's leadership. Diversity management programs are intended to help business remove barriers resulting from discrimination.; The present study investigated the need for a diversity management program in a tax-exempt human service organization. The perceptions and attitudes of organization employees, measured by survey instruments, in conjunction with an employee compensation study, provided the data for this investigation.; The instrument designed for this study and the random …

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Relationship Of Perceived Social Support To Readmission Of The Congestive Heart Failure Patient, Margaret A. Guthaus Jan 1995

Relationship Of Perceived Social Support To Readmission Of The Congestive Heart Failure Patient, Margaret A. Guthaus

Masters Theses

This study examined the relationship between perceived social support and the time between hospital admissions for congestive heart failure (CHF) patients based on Lazarus' Stress and Coping Theory. A descriptive correlational design was used with a convenience sample of 40 inpatients aged 33-100 at a mid-western hospital. The Personal Resource Questionnaire was used to measure social support.; Data indicated that 50% of the sample were readmitted within 90 days of discharge. However, the hypothesized positive relationship between perceived social support and the number of days between admissions was not supported. Subjects' age was related to time between admissions(r =.33, df …

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Low Income Women's Perception Of Preparedness For Self Care And Infant Care Following Discharge From A Less Than Forty-Eight Hour Hospitalization For Birth, Patricia M. Ritola Jan 1995

Low Income Women's Perception Of Preparedness For Self Care And Infant Care Following Discharge From A Less Than Forty-Eight Hour Hospitalization For Birth, Patricia M. Ritola

Masters Theses

The purpose of this study was to describe perceptions of preparation for self care and infant care of new mothers of low income following a short hospitalization for childbirth. Orem's nursing model was used as the conceptual framework for the study. A descriptive correlational, cross sectional design was used to examine preparedness for self care and infant care. The sample (N = 50) consisted of women who were served by Michigan Medicaid, 18 years or older and were hospitalized less than 48 hours. A telephone interview was conducted seven days after discharge.; Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Findings identified …

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A Descriptive Study Of The Needs Of Family Members Of Trauma Patients, Sally Laur Sutkowi Jan 1995

A Descriptive Study Of The Needs Of Family Members Of Trauma Patients, Sally Laur Sutkowi

Masters Theses

This study examined the perceived needs of family members of trauma patients using Molter's (1979) Critical Care Family Needs Inventory. The ranking of needs of major and minor trauma patients family members were analyzed to determine differences between these two groups.; A convenience sample of 41 family members of trauma patients were surveyed. They included family members of 17 minor trauma patients and 24 major trauma patients. Minor trauma patients were those patients with Injury Severity Scores 12 or less. Major trauma patients had ISSs scores of 13 or greater. All 45 needs were considered very important by at least …

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Concerns/Needs Experienced By Low-Income Mothers Following A Postpartum Hospital Stay Of Less Than Forty-Eight Hours, Karen S. Kujala Jan 1995

Concerns/Needs Experienced By Low-Income Mothers Following A Postpartum Hospital Stay Of Less Than Forty-Eight Hours, Karen S. Kujala

Masters Theses

The purpose of this study was to describe the needs and concerns that low income women experience during the first seven days at home following discharge from a postpartum hospital stay of less than forty-eight hours. Dorothea Orem's theory of self-care was the conceptual framework.; The sample (n = 50) consisted of Medicaid eligible postpartum mothers, 18 years of age or older, who were discharged with their infants in less than 48 hours after delivery. The mothers were contacted by telephone seven days after discharge to complete an interview regarding concerns they might have experienced.; Data were analyzed descriptively. The …

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The Psychological Effects Of Functional Electrical Stimulation Leg Cycle Ergometry On Persons With Spinal Cord Injury, Renee Christner, Scott Nolte Jan 1995

The Psychological Effects Of Functional Electrical Stimulation Leg Cycle Ergometry On Persons With Spinal Cord Injury, Renee Christner, Scott Nolte

Masters Theses

Major depressive disorder (MDD) affects many individuals in the general population. Spinal cord injury (SCI) may exacerbate depressive symptoms as individuals must adapt to an altered lifestyle as a result of the injury. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of Functional Electrical Stimulation Leg Cycle Ergometry (FES-LCE) on the subjective reports of the incidence and severity of symptoms of depression in individuals with SCI. Survey packets, including a demographic data sheet and the Inventory to Diagnose Depression (IDD), were mailed to 215 individuals participating in FES-LCE programs and 215 persons with SCI not involved in FES-LCE. …

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Caregiver Wellness Following Interventions Based On Interdisciplinary Geriatric Assessment, Julie A. Smith Jan 1995

Caregiver Wellness Following Interventions Based On Interdisciplinary Geriatric Assessment, Julie A. Smith

Masters Theses

The study purpose was to examine the effect on interventions based on interdisciplinary geriatric assessment on family caregiver's wellness. A pretest-posttest research design was used, including a sample of 35 family caregivers of frail older adults. Neuman's Systems Model provided the theoretical framework. Care recipients and caregivers were evaluated by an interdisciplinary geriatric team and interventions for that family were developed and implemented. Paired t-tests and Wilcoxon matched-pairs signed rank test were performed to compare scores of pretest and posttest scores on self-rated health, the Burden Interview and Life Satisfaction, before and after the intervention. Results indicated that there was …

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Perceived Needs Of Parents Of Critically Ill Children, Linda D. Scott Jan 1995

Perceived Needs Of Parents Of Critically Ill Children, Linda D. Scott

Masters Theses

The purpose of this study was to (a) identify the perceived needs of parents of critically ill hospitalized children, (b) identify parental needs as perceived by critical care nurses, and (c) identify the differences in these perceptions.; A descriptive research design with a non-probability convenience sample was used. The sample consisted of 30 parents or primary caretakers of critically ill children and the responses of 30 pediatric critical care nurses. Data were obtained by a structured interview technique. Data analysis included a comparison of the relationship of parental total scores and the nurses' total scores. No significant differences were found …

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Gvsu Graduate Bulletin, 1995-1996, Grand Valley State University Jan 1995

Gvsu Graduate Bulletin, 1995-1996, Grand Valley State University

Course Catalogs, 1963 - Current

Grand Valley State University 1995-1996 graduate bulletin published annually to provide students with information and guidance for enrollment.

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Gvsu Undergraduate And Graduate Bulletin, 1995-1996, Grand Valley State University Jan 1995

Gvsu Undergraduate And Graduate Bulletin, 1995-1996, Grand Valley State University

Course Catalogs, 1963 - Current

Grand Valley State University 1995-1996 undergraduate and/or graduate bulletin published annually to provide students with information and guidance for enrollment.

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Lanthorn, Vol. 29, No. 15, December 15, 1994, Grand Valley State University Dec 1994

Lanthorn, Vol. 29, No. 15, December 15, 1994, Grand Valley State University

Volume 29, September 1, 1994 - April 20, 1995

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.

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Grand Valley Forum, Volume 019, Number 20, December 12, 1994, Grand Valley State University Dec 1994

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 019, Number 20, December 12, 1994, Grand Valley State University

1994-1995, Volume 19

Grand Valley Forum is Grand Valley State's faculty and staff newsletter, published from 1976 to the present.

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Lanthorn, Vol. 29, No. 14, December 8, 1994, Grand Valley State University Dec 1994

Lanthorn, Vol. 29, No. 14, December 8, 1994, Grand Valley State University

Volume 29, September 1, 1994 - April 20, 1995

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.

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Grand Valley Forum, Volume 019, Number 19, December 5, 1994, Grand Valley State University Dec 1994

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 019, Number 19, December 5, 1994, Grand Valley State University

1994-1995, Volume 19

Grand Valley Forum is Grand Valley State's faculty and staff newsletter, published from 1976 to the present.

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Lanthorn, Vol. 29, No. 13, December 1, 1994, Grand Valley State University Dec 1994

Lanthorn, Vol. 29, No. 13, December 1, 1994, Grand Valley State University

Volume 29, September 1, 1994 - April 20, 1995

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.

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Grand Valley Forum, Volume 019, Number 18, November 28, 1994, Grand Valley State University Nov 1994

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 019, Number 18, November 28, 1994, Grand Valley State University

1994-1995, Volume 19

Grand Valley Forum is Grand Valley State's faculty and staff newsletter, published from 1976 to the present.

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Grand Valley Forum, Volume 019, Number 17, November 21, 1994, Grand Valley State University Nov 1994

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 019, Number 17, November 21, 1994, Grand Valley State University

1994-1995, Volume 19

Grand Valley Forum is Grand Valley State's faculty and staff newsletter, published from 1976 to the present.

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Address To Faculty And Staff, Delivered On November 17, 1994, Arend D. Lubbers Nov 1994

Address To Faculty And Staff, Delivered On November 17, 1994, Arend D. Lubbers

Presidential Speeches

Address to Faculty and Staff, delivered on November 17, 1994 by Arend D. Lubbers, who served as President of Grand Valley from 1969-2001.

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Lanthorn, Vol. 29, No. 12, November 17, 1994, Grand Valley State University Nov 1994

Lanthorn, Vol. 29, No. 12, November 17, 1994, Grand Valley State University

Volume 29, September 1, 1994 - April 20, 1995

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.

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Grand Valley Forum, Volume 019, Number 16, November 14, 1994, Grand Valley State University Nov 1994

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 019, Number 16, November 14, 1994, Grand Valley State University

1994-1995, Volume 19

Grand Valley Forum is Grand Valley State's faculty and staff newsletter, published from 1976 to the present.

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Lanthorn, Vol. 29, No. 11, November 10, 1994, Grand Valley State University Nov 1994

Lanthorn, Vol. 29, No. 11, November 10, 1994, Grand Valley State University

Volume 29, September 1, 1994 - April 20, 1995

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.

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Grand Valley Forum, Volume 019, Number 15, November 7, 1994, Grand Valley State University Nov 1994

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 019, Number 15, November 7, 1994, Grand Valley State University

1994-1995, Volume 19

Grand Valley Forum is Grand Valley State's faculty and staff newsletter, published from 1976 to the present.

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Lanthorn, Vol. 29, No. 10, November 3, 1994, Grand Valley State University Nov 1994

Lanthorn, Vol. 29, No. 10, November 3, 1994, Grand Valley State University

Volume 29, September 1, 1994 - April 20, 1995

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.

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Grand Valley Forum, Volume 019, Number 14, October 31, 1994, Grand Valley State University Oct 1994

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 019, Number 14, October 31, 1994, Grand Valley State University

1994-1995, Volume 19

Grand Valley Forum is Grand Valley State's faculty and staff newsletter, published from 1976 to the present.

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Lanthorn, Vol. 29, No. 09, October 27, 1994, Grand Valley State University Oct 1994

Lanthorn, Vol. 29, No. 09, October 27, 1994, Grand Valley State University

Volume 29, September 1, 1994 - April 20, 1995

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.

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Grand Valley Forum, Volume 019, Number 13, October 24, 1994, Grand Valley State University Oct 1994

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 019, Number 13, October 24, 1994, Grand Valley State University

1994-1995, Volume 19

Grand Valley Forum is Grand Valley State's faculty and staff newsletter, published from 1976 to the present.

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Lanthorn, Vol. 29, No. 08, October 20, 1994, Grand Valley State University Oct 1994

Lanthorn, Vol. 29, No. 08, October 20, 1994, Grand Valley State University

Volume 29, September 1, 1994 - April 20, 1995

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.

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Grand Valley Forum, Volume 019, Number 12, October 17, 1994, Grand Valley State University Oct 1994

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 019, Number 12, October 17, 1994, Grand Valley State University

1994-1995, Volume 19

Grand Valley Forum is Grand Valley State's faculty and staff newsletter, published from 1976 to the present.

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Lanthorn, Vol. 29, No. 07, October 13, 1994, Grand Valley State University Oct 1994

Lanthorn, Vol. 29, No. 07, October 13, 1994, Grand Valley State University

Volume 29, September 1, 1994 - April 20, 1995

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.

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