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Inner resources (sense of coherence, hope, and spiritual perspective) as predictors of psychological well-being in African American breast cancer survivors
No studies have been found on the psychological effects of applying sense of coherence, hope, and spiritual perspective by African American (AA) breast cancer survivors. These variables have each been positively associated ... -
Elucidation of tacit knowledge that supports the practice of an expert nurse based on the RAM
This study aims to elucidate tacit knowledge that underpins the nursing practice of the expert nurse who implements the Roy Adaptation Model. -
The use of complementary and alternative therapies for pain in fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a chronic pain condition that is not well understood. Many available medications and treatments currently prescribed for fibromyalgia have shown only limited success for pain control. Thus ... -
Effect of change in nursing skill mix on patient and organizational outcomes in one teaching hospital
This study examined the effect of a change in nursing skill mix, RN hours, and total caregiver hours on patient satisfaction, adverse occurrences, mortality, length of stay, and cost on 19 nursing units (N = 46, 664 patients) ... -
Relevance of pain management outcomes in veterans
Despite well-publicized guidelines, acute pain remains a significant problem for medical inpatients, including veterans. Registered nurse staff plays a key role in inpatient pain management: they assess pain, coordinate ... -
My journey as an emerging nursing education leader - One scholar's journey through the Nurse Faculty Leadership Academy
To convey leadership growth of the scholar during NFLA. Leading an accelerated BSN faculty team through integrative team teaching implementation illustrated multiple ways the scholar’s leadership skills improved team ... -
A historical overview of Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society of Nursing, 1922-1979
Sigma Theta Tau was founded in 1922 by six students at the Indiana University Training School for Nurses, Indianapolis, Indiana. The name was chosen using the initials of the Greek words, STORGA, THAROS, TIME, meaning Love, ... -
Middle Eastern and North African immigrant parents caring for obese children: A phenomenlogical inquiry
Background: Childhood obesity is one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century in the United States and worldwide. Several studies show that children with migrant backgrounds are more likely to be ...
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