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Self-Efficacy And The Predictors For Nclex-Rn® Success For Baccalaureate Nursing Students, Linda Anne Silvestri 2010 University of Nevada Las Vegas

Self-Efficacy And The Predictors For Nclex-Rn® Success For Baccalaureate Nursing Students, Linda Anne Silvestri

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX) is the examination that nursing graduates must pass to attain the title of registered nurse and practice professionally. Each year a substantial number of nursing graduates are unable to enter the nursing profession because of failure on the NCLEX. Failure on this examination is a concern, especially since this country desperately needs nurses. Currently, the United States (U.S.) is faced with a nursing shortage. This shortage significantly impacts the U.S. health care system and requires urgent attention so that the health care needs of the people in this country are met. …


Cultural Competence Of Rn To Bsn Students, Dierdre Michelle Riley 2010 University of Nevada Las Vegas

Cultural Competence Of Rn To Bsn Students, Dierdre Michelle Riley

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

The purpose of this exploratory research study was to examine the cultural competence of registered nurses returning to school for an RN to BSN program in Nevada. Campinha-Bacote's model, The Process of Cultural Competence in the Delivery of Healthcare Services, was used as a theoretical framework for the study. A secondary analysis of data collected as part of a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Grant was completed. Fifty-three RN to BSN students voluntarily completed the Inventory for Assessing the Process of Cultural Competency Among Healthcare Professionals- Revised (IAPCC-R) electronically in the learning management system of the first nursing course …


The Role Of Visual, Vestibular, And Somatosensory Systems In Postural Balance, Mary Grace Gaerlan 2010 University of Nevada Las Vegas

The Role Of Visual, Vestibular, And Somatosensory Systems In Postural Balance, Mary Grace Gaerlan

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

The integration of visual, vestibular, and somatosensory components are used to maintain one's postural balance. Postural control changes over time and body sway increases with age. The different sensory systems begin to develop and refine starting when children are young, while in older adults it begins to decline. Hence, it is important to study the changes that occur in postural balance. There is very little known about balance of younger adults. If balance issues are identified early in adult life it is possible to prevent exacerbation of balance decline as one ages. If nurse practitioners are aware of what dominant …


Empirical Testing Of The Neuman Systems Nursing Education Model: Exploring The Created Environment Of Registered Nursing Students In Nevada’S Colleges And Universities, Diane H. Elmore 2010 University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Empirical Testing Of The Neuman Systems Nursing Education Model: Exploring The Created Environment Of Registered Nursing Students In Nevada’S Colleges And Universities, Diane H. Elmore

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

The purposes of this paper are to: (a) present the strategies and rationale for creation of a middle range nursing theory that is specific to nursing education, (b) to determine if propositions of the model are valid and appropriate to support further research based on the student-centered education model, and (c) to conduct initial research on the created environment of nursing students, which is one of two the primary constructs of the nursing education model. Use of the Neumans Systems Nursing Education Model (NSNEM), a student centered educational model, which is consistent with the Neumans System Model (NSM) provided the …


Attitudes Of Young Adults About Breastfeeding And The Association Of Breastfeeding Exposure, Cheryl Lynn Darby-Carlberg 2010 University of Nevada Las Vegas

Attitudes Of Young Adults About Breastfeeding And The Association Of Breastfeeding Exposure, Cheryl Lynn Darby-Carlberg

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

This study was conducted to determine the attitudes of young adults in Clark County, Nevada about breastfeeding and was a replication of part of a study by Marrone, Vogeltanz-Holm, and Holm (2008). The theory for reasoned action was used as the framework to guide the study. This theory explains deliberate behavior and how specific behaviors, such as breastfeeding, are affected by individual attitudes and social support. The research is a cross-sectional correlational study and sought to test two null hypotheses: (1) There is no association between previous exposure to breastfeeding and positive attitudes toward breastfeeding, and (2) There is no …


What Behavioral Effect Does Recess Have On Elemetntary-Age Students Diagnosed With Attention Deficit Disorder And Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Add/Adhd)?, Brittany Long 2010 University of Alabama in Huntsville

What Behavioral Effect Does Recess Have On Elemetntary-Age Students Diagnosed With Attention Deficit Disorder And Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Add/Adhd)?, Brittany Long

Honors Capstone Projects and Theses

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The Importance Of Oral Suction Hygiene In The Prevention Of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia, Pamela D. Terry 2010 University of Alabama in Huntsville

The Importance Of Oral Suction Hygiene In The Prevention Of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia, Pamela D. Terry

Honors Capstone Projects and Theses

No abstract provided.


The Use Of Physical Activity To Promote Effective Coping And Life Skill Development In Minneapolis Sheltered Youth, Kathleen M. Welle 2010 Augsburg College

The Use Of Physical Activity To Promote Effective Coping And Life Skill Development In Minneapolis Sheltered Youth, Kathleen M. Welle

Theses and Graduate Projects

Homeless youth are a marginalized culture in our society. The resiliency of this population is remarkable. It is crucial that the transcultural nurse aid these youth in finding inner strength, making healthy choices, and being a source of support lbr the youth. By developing and implementing this rnodel of integration, the author was able to I organize a time of physical activity, social interaction, relationship building, and positive reinforcement. The processes and relationships unfolded throughout the sessions. The model of integration allowed the author to experience personal and professional growth, acknowledge the profound impact of teamwork, and practice the use …


Impact Belize 2010 Executive Report, Ritchie D. Taylor, Jordan Norris, Molly Calico, Bernie Strenecky, Daniel Carter, Dawn Garrett Wright, Eve Main, Bonny Petty, Molly Kerby, Jill Norris 2010 Western Kentucky University

Impact Belize 2010 Executive Report, Ritchie D. Taylor, Jordan Norris, Molly Calico, Bernie Strenecky, Daniel Carter, Dawn Garrett Wright, Eve Main, Bonny Petty, Molly Kerby, Jill Norris

Impact Belize

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Celebrate Nursing, Celebrate Gold: 50th Anniversary Of The Illinois Wesleyan University School Of Nursing Bsn, School of Nursing, Illinois Wesleyan University 2010 Illinois Wesleyan University

Celebrate Nursing, Celebrate Gold: 50th Anniversary Of The Illinois Wesleyan University School Of Nursing Bsn, School Of Nursing, Illinois Wesleyan University

History

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Reliability Measurement Of The Premature Infant Oral Motor Intervention (Piomi), Clare Goebel, Brenda Lessen, Faculty Advisor 2010 Illinois Wesleyan University

Reliability Measurement Of The Premature Infant Oral Motor Intervention (Piomi), Clare Goebel, Brenda Lessen, Faculty Advisor

John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference

No abstract provided.


Dental Care For Underserved Children, Crystal Bryant, Jon Dunn, Heather Gagliano, Diane Kenski, Amber Lords, Thomas Marley, Jason Oakes, De Edra Price, Tracey Price, Kim Thomas, Karin Waltz 2010 Boise State University

Dental Care For Underserved Children, Crystal Bryant, Jon Dunn, Heather Gagliano, Diane Kenski, Amber Lords, Thomas Marley, Jason Oakes, De Edra Price, Tracey Price, Kim Thomas, Karin Waltz

Service-Learning Program

Service Project Purpose: We identified dentists in the Central District Health Department region who perform fluoride varnish on underserved children aged 3 and under. The information was formatted into a usable database, separated by zip code. A map, identifying locations of those dentists in District 4, was created. Learning goals: Apply basic concepts of population-focused practice to client situations, and perform targeted community assessments centered on an identified need of an agency working with a population. Implement short-term interventions and make recommendations for short and long-range goals and interventions for the agency/population.


Fit And Fall Proof Program, Anne Lawler, Mallory Radford, Monica Stoddard, Hannah Woodell, Jennifer Wight, Julie Carr, Suzy Sakadales, Lisa Price, Christina Bobek, Jenny Gould, Omar Jimenez, Cory Louie 2010 Boise State University

Fit And Fall Proof Program, Anne Lawler, Mallory Radford, Monica Stoddard, Hannah Woodell, Jennifer Wight, Julie Carr, Suzy Sakadales, Lisa Price, Christina Bobek, Jenny Gould, Omar Jimenez, Cory Louie

Service-Learning Program

Service Project Purpose: Continue with health promotion and determine reason for low attendance at the Boise Senior Activities Center (BSAC) location. Learning Goals: Practice skills required by professional nurses working in community and public health. Apply basic concepts of population-focused practice to client situations, and perform targeted community assessments centered on an identified need or question of a population or agency working with a population.


What Parents Want To Know Refugee Parenting Education, Will Baisden, Chetan Baxter, Brielle Brauner, Aireal Horn, Fadila Hrncic, Rachael Miller, Sadie Nelson, Kimberly Rider, Adrianna Torfin, Jeff Wheeler, Lisa Zhu 2010 Boise State University

What Parents Want To Know Refugee Parenting Education, Will Baisden, Chetan Baxter, Brielle Brauner, Aireal Horn, Fadila Hrncic, Rachael Miller, Sadie Nelson, Kimberly Rider, Adrianna Torfin, Jeff Wheeler, Lisa Zhu

Service-Learning Program

Service Project Purpose To create curriculum to educate refugee parents on the parenting needs of children ages birth to two years. Learning Goals Apply basic concepts of population-focused practice to parental situations, perform targeted community assessments centered on parenting needs of the refugee population, and create curriculum focused on meeting identified needs.


Eating Disorder Assessment Handbook For School Nurses In Hamilton County Schools, Victoria A. Brumlow 2010 Southern Adventist University

Eating Disorder Assessment Handbook For School Nurses In Hamilton County Schools, Victoria A. Brumlow

Graduate Research Projects

No abstract provided.


Gene Harkless, Associate Professor Of Nursing, Jennifer Lee 2010 University of New Hampshire

Gene Harkless, Associate Professor Of Nursing, Jennifer Lee

Inquiry Journal 2010

No abstract provided.


A Colorectal Cancer Screening Project In An Old Order Mennonite Community: Capstone Project Technical Report, Maria Eve Main 2010 Western Kentucky University

A Colorectal Cancer Screening Project In An Old Order Mennonite Community: Capstone Project Technical Report, Maria Eve Main

Nursing Faculty Publications

The purpose of this project was to determine if colorectal cancer (CRC) screening education and community access to fecal occult blood tests (FOBT) is associated with an increase in the uptake of FOBT in an old order Mennonite community. Utilizing a modified cultural model, an educational offering on CRC screening and access to FOBT in the community was delivered to a self-selected sample of age-eligible participants. Thirty-three age eligible residents completed the CRC screening questionnaires and received education on CRC screening. Twenty-nine of the age-eligible participants were found to be at average risk and twenty-three elected to receive FOBT testing …


The Power Of A "Word Cloud" In Marketing A Nursing Program, Cathy H. Abell, M. Susan Jones 2010 Western Kentucky University

The Power Of A "Word Cloud" In Marketing A Nursing Program, Cathy H. Abell, M. Susan Jones

Nursing Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Annual Report, Western Kentucky University College Of Health & Human Services, Dr. John Bonaguro, Dean, WKU College of Health & Human Services 2010 WKU College of Health & Human Services

Annual Report, Western Kentucky University College Of Health & Human Services, Dr. John Bonaguro, Dean, Wku College Of Health & Human Services

College of Health & Human Services Publications

No abstract provided.


Empowering Adolescents To Take Control Of Their Health, Summer Nave, Meghan Cunningham, Christine Duncan, Kami Bellomy, Kathryn Cooperstein, Nichole Murphy, RN, Johnny Glogowski, Rachel Kendall, Amanda King, Jessi Christensen-Bybee, Kayla Salcido 2010 Boise State University

Empowering Adolescents To Take Control Of Their Health, Summer Nave, Meghan Cunningham, Christine Duncan, Kami Bellomy, Kathryn Cooperstein, Nichole Murphy, Rn, Johnny Glogowski, Rachel Kendall, Amanda King, Jessi Christensen-Bybee, Kayla Salcido

Service-Learning Program

Service Project Purpose: Provide health assessment data to faculty and student at the high school, as well as conduct a health fair tailored toward specific student health needs. Learning Goals: To assess the health needs of students at the local high school and produce a summary report of findings


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