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Rural School Employees' Awareness And Perceptions Of Adult Vaccinations: A District-Wide Study, Eli Gary Thornton 2013 Brigham Young University - Provo

Rural School Employees' Awareness And Perceptions Of Adult Vaccinations: A District-Wide Study, Eli Gary Thornton

Theses and Dissertations

As key members of the school environment, it is important for school employees to be vaccinated. Employees are in direct contact with children in close quarters for long periods of time and such an environment can easily serve as an outbreak center for vaccine-preventable communicable diseases such as measles. Despite the fact that most school employees believe vaccines are safe and effective and many school employees report they are up-to-date with their vaccines, a closer examination reveals discrepancy between belief and behavior. As a vaccine advocate, the school nurse can be influential in providing adult vaccination education for school employees, …


Conference Learnings, Sarah Scholl BSN, RN 2013 Lehigh Valley Health Network

Conference Learnings, Sarah Scholl Bsn, Rn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


Explaining Political Activeness And Attitudes Toward Unionization Among Nurses In The United States., Crystal L. Lesmeister 2013 Bemidji State University

Explaining Political Activeness And Attitudes Toward Unionization Among Nurses In The United States., Crystal L. Lesmeister

Political Science Theses and Capstones

There is no question; nurses play a key role in healthcare. Nurses provide direct care, coordinate health promotion activities, educate, and provide support and advocacy to patients. Today, there are over two million registered nurses in the United States. My research aims to determine the variables that influence some nurses to be more politically active and more engaged in unionization than their counterparts. I analyze The National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses 2004 looking at a variety of potential explanations for union participation. Findings show a strong regional variation in the percentage of unionization, however, some of the conventional explanations …


Conference Learnings, Sandi Giovi BSN, RN 2013 Lehigh Valley Health Network

Conference Learnings, Sandi Giovi Bsn, Rn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


Nursing Care Of The Diverse Veteran Population In Rural And Urban Settings, Dr. Kent Blad, Dr. Ron Ulberg 2013 Brigham Young University

Nursing Care Of The Diverse Veteran Population In Rural And Urban Settings, Dr. Kent Blad, Dr. Ron Ulberg

Journal of Undergraduate Research

The academic objectives of the MEG proposal were met and exceeded. Specifically, students were exposed to local and national venues in which Veterans and their history are prevalent. Examples of this include visits by the students and faculty to Walter Reed Army Medical Center, VA Medical Center War Related Injury and Illness Study Center, Arlington National Cemetery, US Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Memorial, WW I Memorial, WW II Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Vietnam War Memorial, Museum of American History, etc. We also met with Congressman Chaffetz from the State of Utah to discuss issues pertaining to our Veterans.


Physical Activity In Health Profession Students, Andrea Mahon 2013 Western Michigan University

Physical Activity In Health Profession Students, Andrea Mahon

Honors Theses

Physical inactivity is a major issue for college-aged students. The purpose of this study is to explore the use of text messages as an intervention to increase physical activity in students who attend classes at the College of Health and Human Services. Physical activity is bodily movement that requires the expenditure of energy (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011a). A quasi-experimental study using a convenience sample was conducted in order to answer the research question. Students (n=134) were recruited from the College of Health and Human Services and were asked to fill out a demographics questionnaire and sign an …


Physical Activity In Health Profession Students, Sara Haller 2013 Western Michigan University

Physical Activity In Health Profession Students, Sara Haller

Honors Theses

Physical inactivity is a major issue for college-aged students. The purpose of this study is to explore the use of text messages as an intervention to increase physical activity in students who attend classes at the College of Health and Human Services. Physical activity is bodily movement that requires the expenditure of energy (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011a). A quasi-experimental study using a convenience sample was conducted in order to answer the research question. Students (n=134) were recruited from the College of Health and Human Services and were asked to fill out a demographics questionnaire and sign an …


Tendencies Of Young Adults To Receive Follow-Up Care, Abby Smith 2013 Western Michigan University

Tendencies Of Young Adults To Receive Follow-Up Care, Abby Smith

Honors Theses

The following proposal outlines the planning, implementation, and follow-up regarding an organized health fair that aims to promote healthy lifestyle in a minority population. The health fair will be conducted on October 9, 2012 at Climax Scott’s Alternative High School. The populations addressed through this project include: 60 students ranging from 16-19 years of age, 30 individuals 19 years or older and 10 teachers. The health fair will be organized by three senior-level Bronson School of Nursing students: Alexandra Scheidt, Abby Smith, and Kaelyn Monroe. The thesis project committee consists of: Dr. Sally Vliem, Professor Wendy Kershner, and Professor …


What Is Your Informatics Skill Level? The Reliability Of An Informatics Competency Measurement Tool Developed From Kaminski's Assessment Tool., Xiaomeng Sun 2013 Western Michigan University

What Is Your Informatics Skill Level? The Reliability Of An Informatics Competency Measurement Tool Developed From Kaminski's Assessment Tool., Xiaomeng Sun

Honors Theses

Objectives: To determine the reliability of the nursing informatics self- assessment tool which was developed and extended from Kaminski’s assessment tool among health care students. It was hypothesized that there would be no significant difference in participant responses for a test/retest survey completed by nursing students. Methods: A survey was administered (N = 25) via a test/retest methodology at Western Michigan University. Results: For the majority of the statements, there were no significant differences between test and retest responses (p>0.05). Conclusions: The study showed that the majority of the statements were reliable. Recommendations related to the study were discussed.


It’S Only 30 Minutes: Empowering Clinical Support Staff Through Nurturing And Education, Carol Sorrentino MSN, PMHCNS, BC 2013 Lehigh Valley Health Network

It’S Only 30 Minutes: Empowering Clinical Support Staff Through Nurturing And Education, Carol Sorrentino Msn, Pmhcns, Bc

Clinical Staff Development Annual Symposium

No abstract provided.


Promoting Physical Activity In Health Profession Students, Kelly Elrod 2013 Western Michigan University

Promoting Physical Activity In Health Profession Students, Kelly Elrod

Research and Creative Activities Poster Day

No abstract provided.


An Exploration Of The Relationships Between Body Image, Hair Removal, Pornography, And Women's Sexual Self-Efficacy, Elissa Allen 2013 Western Michigan University

An Exploration Of The Relationships Between Body Image, Hair Removal, Pornography, And Women's Sexual Self-Efficacy, Elissa Allen

Research and Creative Activities Poster Day

No abstract provided.


An Evidence-Based Approach To Feeding The Late Preterm Infant, Diane McClure 2013 Seton Hall University

An Evidence-Based Approach To Feeding The Late Preterm Infant, Diane Mcclure

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

No abstract provided.


Conference Learnings, Tracie Heckman RN, CMSRN, MSN 2013 Lehigh Valley Health Network

Conference Learnings, Tracie Heckman Rn, Cmsrn, Msn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


Conference Learnings, Linda Reinhart MSN, RN, CNS 2013 Lehigh Valley Health Network

Conference Learnings, Linda Reinhart Msn, Rn, Cns

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


Nursing Students Studying Abroad Through Unique Program At Illinois Wesleyan, Kim Hill 2013 Illinois Wesleyan University

Nursing Students Studying Abroad Through Unique Program At Illinois Wesleyan, Kim Hill

News and Events (Discontinued Series)

No abstract provided.


A Collaborative Educational Innovation In An Old Order Mennonite Community, M. Susan Jones PhD, Maria E. Main DNP, Dawn M. Garrett PhD 2013 Western Kentucky University, School of Nursing

A Collaborative Educational Innovation In An Old Order Mennonite Community, M. Susan Jones Phd, Maria E. Main Dnp, Dawn M. Garrett Phd

Nursing Faculty Publications

Forming collaborative, interprofessional partnerships to facilitate the education of future healthcare providers to serve diverse cultures is an overarching goal of Area Health Education Centers (AHECs) and supported by the Institute of Medicine (IOM, 2005). This article describes the process of creating and sustaining a collaborative interprofessional health promotion and educational project with an old order Mennonite (OOM) community in south central Kentucky. This ongoing project began over a decade ago and involves the collaborative efforts of the South Central Kentucky AHEC, the School of Nursing at Western Kentucky University (WKU), a family practice residency program affiliated with the University …


Hiv/Aids Care, Coping Strategies And Work Environmental Stress Among Nurses In Botswana, Thabo T. Fako, Debra Rose Wilson, James G. Linn, Ntonghanwah Forcheh 2013 Walden University

Hiv/Aids Care, Coping Strategies And Work Environmental Stress Among Nurses In Botswana, Thabo T. Fako, Debra Rose Wilson, James G. Linn, Ntonghanwah Forcheh

Walden Faculty and Staff Publications

Since 2006 there has been universal acceptance in both developing and industrialized societies that HIV treatment and related services, including more effective programs, be available to all citizens. However, as a result of the worldwide recession and shifting health priorities, progress toward these goals has stalled. While the epidemic continues to grow (approximately 34 million globally, with 2.7 million new cases in 2010), fewer resources are dedicated to treatment and prevention than previously, and clinical staffs, especially nurses are challenged by more patient care responsibilities. This paper focuses on the relationships of HIV/AIDS care, coping strategies and work environmental stress …


Same-Day Discharge Of Transradial Elective Coronary Intervention, Diane Rydzy RN, Stuart Zarich 2013 Yale New Haven Health/Bridgeport Hospital

Same-Day Discharge Of Transradial Elective Coronary Intervention, Diane Rydzy Rn, Stuart Zarich

Posters

Transradial coronary interventions appear to be increasing in all cardiac catheterization laboratories across the country. The benefits of this approach have become apparent with fewer bleeding complications, faster recovery time and most of all, improved patient satisfaction. These benefits indirectly increase patient throughput and decrease costs due to more efficient resource utilization. With increased financial constraints transradial coronary procedures are also a benefit in cost reductions.


Senior Wellness Learning Community: Young At Heart, Amna Vahidy, Brook Simopoulos, Caitlin Bove, Julia Zamarchi, Kathleen Pormento, Megan Dormond, Meghana Vijaysimha, Sarah Jones 2013 George Washington University

Senior Wellness Learning Community: Young At Heart, Amna Vahidy, Brook Simopoulos, Caitlin Bove, Julia Zamarchi, Kathleen Pormento, Megan Dormond, Meghana Vijaysimha, Sarah Jones

ISCOPES Posters and Presentations

No abstract provided.


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