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Miller To Receive Iwu’S School Of Nursing Distinguished Alumni Award, Hannah Dhue

News and Events (Discontinued Series)

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Explanations For An Increased Cesarean Birth Rate In Guayaquil, Ecuador, Melissa Kemp, Dr. Sheri Palmer

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Over 850,000 unnecessary C-sections are performed each year in Latin America (Belizán, Althabe, Barros, & Alexander, 1999). According to a recent annual report of the Sotomayor Maternity Hospital in Guayaquil, Ecuador, 58% of total births were cesarean (Junta de B., 2004). In comparison, the overall cesarean rate in the U.S. (which is also high according to medical recommendations) is reported to be about 27% (NCHS, 2003). Unnecessary cesarean sections have resulted in increased infection, hemorrhage, damage to abdominal and urinary tract organs, drug complications, prematurity, increased neonatal illness, and longer hospitalization (Sloan et al, 2000). These reported rates in Ecuador …

Nursing Practice In Tucumán, Argentina As Seen By An American Nursing Student, Heather Merie Buzbee, Catherine Coverston

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Nurses form the backbone of healthcare systems around the globe. Unfortunately, throughout the world there is a nursing shortage (WHO, 2004). Argentina, like many other nations throughout the world, is a country struggling with the current shortage. The most recent statistics show that in Argentina there is one nurse to every 1851.9 people (PAHO, 1998). In comparison, in the United States, where the nursing shortage is often in the news, the nurse to population ratio is 1 to 102.9, meaning that there are proportionally nearly eighteen times more nurses in the U.S. as in Argentina (WHO 2004).

Family Adaptation To Children With Chronic Conditions In East London, South Africa, Aimee Latta, Dr. Barbara Mandleco

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Raising children with chronic conditions often is a source of stress on the family unit . While many studies in the past conducted in South Africa have focused on the etiology or disease process itself, the effects of the children’s condition on family adaptation and daily life have frequently been overlooked. Further, out of the estimated 2,100,000 children world wide who are living with HIV/AIDS, 1,900,000 are residing in Sub-Saharan Africa . Due to this escalating number, the effects of children who are living with HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa on family life cannot go unnoticed. In addition, by increasing awareness …

Nursing Research: What Do Undergraduate Nursing Students Know About Research And How To Get Involved In Present Research?, Kirk A. Roberts, Dr. Joan Baldwin

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Research is an integral part of any profession. The profession of Nursing uses research as a means to improve patient care and enhance the quality of nursing practice. The College of Nursing also uses nursing research as a “thread” in the complete woven picture of nursing practice. Yet this “thread” typically has been reserved for faculty and graduate students. Undergraduate students have lacked the knowledge of how to become involved therefore have maintained that research is strictly for faculty and graduate students.

Sleep Deprivation And Subsequent Nursing Errors In The Hospital Setting, Whitney L. O'Reilly, Catherine Coverston

Journal of Undergraduate Research

The current state of health care in America presents some difficult problems with its increased need for nurses along with a significant nursing shortage. There is an approaching aging baby-boomer population along with an aging nurse population resulting in increased nurse workloads and fewer nurses to manage them. Many nurses work longer hours with more patients and pick up extra shifts to make up for the decreased employees. Their sleep is what suffers. As a young nursing student, I began to see and experience for myself the effects of fatigue on nursing care during long 12-hour shifts. I became incredulous …

Attitudes Toward Hpv Vaccination Among Utah Parents, Michelle Onofrio, Dr. Erin Maughan

Journal of Undergraduate Research

In 2006, the FDA approved a vaccine that prevents cervical cancer by guarding against the sexually transmitted human papillomavirus (HPV), which is responsible for 99% of cases of cervical cancer. The vaccine, called Gardasil, is currently routinely recommended for girls age 11-12 years. Because routine vaccination is recommended for such a young age group, parents will largely determine the success of Gardasil. Although research has indicated acceptance of the vaccine among parents has been high, a number of parental concerns have been raised which may still alter nationwide vaccine support. Due to Utah’s low childhood immunization rates and largely conservative …

Student Satisfaction With Simulation Experiences, Angeline Abdo, Dr. Patricia Ravert

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Background: Patient simulators are used in some nursing schools to simulate patient scenarios. Methods: Nursing students participated in five sessions using the simulator and completed a student perception instrument. Results: Participants felt the experiences recreated real-life situations and then tested clinical decision-making. The results indicated an increase in their confidence when going into the real clinical setting and the experience prepared them for the “real-life” clinical setting. Conclusions: Overall patient simulator experiences enhance learning. Further research regarding student perceptions and instrument validation would contribute to an understanding of the use of patient simulators in nursing education.

Assessment Of Hand Washing Techniques In The Emergency Room, Through Observation And Survey, As A Determinant Of The High Nosocomial Infection Rate At The Luis Vernaza General Hospital In Guayaquil, Ecuador, Susan Hardy, Dr. Sheri Palmer

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Hospital acquired infections, or nosocomial infections, have been recognized by experts such as Semmelweiss, Holmes, Nightingale, and Lister as a critical problem world wide for over 150 years. These infections greatly affect the quality of patient care provided in the hospitals. A hospital acquired infection is defined as an infection for which there is no presence of at the time of admission (Creedon, 2005). These infections are one of the leading causes of morbidity, mortality and prolonged hospital stays; resulting in extra costs to patients and health services (Panhotra, 2005). Transmission of microorganisms via the hands of health care workers …

An Investigation Of The Perceptions Of Women Three To Nine Months After A Childbirth Experience, Ethel Tovar, Dr. Lynn C. Callister

Journal of Undergraduate Research

A woman’s childbirth experience is unique and can have a lasting impact, initially affecting neonatal care and impacting perspectives on the childbirth experience . This experience can be perceived as an overwhelming event for primiparous mothers, which can lead to a sense of vulnerability. For this reason, at the time of delivery, birth plan decisions may be malleable.

Child Perceptions Of Clinical Trials, Jaclyn F. Wood, Dr. Barbara Mandleco

Journal of Undergraduate Research

The purpose of this research project was to talk to children who participated in a clinical trial and obtain their perceptions surrounding their own involvement in the clinical trial. In a previous ORCA funded project I analyzed interviews with the parents to find out their perceptions. In this project I conducted interviews with the children and gained their insight concerning their involvement in the clinical trial.

Developmental Care: Strengthening Infants And Families In Egypt, Meredith D. Burt, Catherine Coverston

Journal of Undergraduate Research

There is a striking and jarring difference between the world in the womb and the outside world. This great difference in environments can be very stressful on preterm and newborn infants. There is significant emphasis in neonatal intensive care units (NICU) on medical interventions to support and protect underdeveloped organs. Nutritional and environmental needs have received less attention. However, significant work is being done in both these areas. This project focuses on the effects of environmental factors.

Childbirth And Hiv, A Comprehensive Study Of South African Women, Karen Duke, Dr. Lynn Callister

Journal of Undergraduate Research

The birthing time is often one of great joy and anticipation, and is a significant juncture in any woman’s life. What is said and done for a woman during this intense time period can be critical in either improving a woman’s experience and ability to mother, or destroying it.

Beyond Codes: Translating Genetics To Nursing Practice, Rachel Choudhury

Scholarship Forum 2013

Genetics in nursing practice has moved beyond the study of genes and heredity and now includes genomics, which considers both genetic and environmental causes of diseases across the lifespan. The National Coalition of Health Professionals in Genetic Education (NCHPEG) developed core competence frameworks required of nurses in the area of genetics and genomics. This shift in nursing practice has potential implications for baccalaureate-prepared nurses to have the foundation in genetic and genomic knowledge and skills. Nursing research studies have shown that a link exists between self-efficacy and acquisition of competencies. These studies also suggest that enhancing nursing student’s self-efficacy can …

Birth Methods And The Incidence Of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome-Sids, Luiz H. Meneghin, Dr. Debra Hobbins

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), also called crib death, refers to the sudden, unexpected death of any infant or young child in whom a postmortem examination fails to demonstrate a cause for death. It is the greatest single cause of death among infants between 1 week and 1 year of age.1 Many studies have identified risk factors associated with SIDS (low birth weight, preterm delivery, maternal smoking, winter months, positioning during sleep, male gender, etc.), however, no studies were found regarding the method of birth and the incidence of SIDS. The purpose of this study was to investigate the correlation …

Conference Learnings, Michele Gessner Rn, Cpn, Kelly Larue-Vassale Rn, Cpn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

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A Content Analysis Of Media Coverage Of The Introduction Of A Smoke-Free Bylaw In Vancouver Parks And Beaches, Arezu Moshrefzadeh, Wendy Rice, Ann Pederson, Chizimuzo T.C. Okoli

Nursing Faculty Publications

The Board of Parks and Recreation in Vancouver, BC approved a smoke-free bylaw in the city's parks, beaches and recreational facilities, effective 1 September 2010. We analyzed local news coverage and portrayal of the bylaw to understand the potential influence of news media on public perception of the bylaw in order to inform the media advocacy work of public health interest groups. We compiled a data set of newspaper articles (n = 90) and conducted a quantitative content analysis to examine content related to the outdoor smoke-free policy, including article slant, topics related to smoking and tobacco control, and any …

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The Stethoscoop, September 13, 2013, Mennonite College Of Nursing

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The Role Of Ambulatory Nursing Leadership In Mammogram Screening, Sarah D. Creswell Bs, Rn-Bc, Jennifer Schlegel Rn, Bsn

Department of Education

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