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Baccalaureate nurses, their frequency to lead self, lead others, stress of faculty-student relationships, stressful feelings, stress of personal environment, and clinical decision making
The purpose of this study was to examine how the frequency with which nurses lead themselves, lead others, the stress they experience in the nursing program with faculty-student relationships, their personal Stressful ... -
The impact of teach-back method on hospital readmissions
Excessive healthcare costs resulted in the advent of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Readmission Reduction Program, where hospitals incur financial penalties for high readmission rates. This suburban ... -
The nurse policy entrepreneur as a full partner in healthcare policy reform
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2023-06-06)The aim of this presentation is to discuss the role of the nurse in policy development and implementation. Secondarily, we will explore using the online café to establish a process for those interested in sharing ... -
Sit less, move more: A national study of physical-activity behavior and cancer
Background: Physical activity is associated with lower risks of cancer, the second leading cause of death among Americans. Yet, sedentary behavior is the prevailing lifestyle for about 80% of American adults. Additionally, ... -
Building culturally competent care into healthcare curriculum
The goal of this project was to enhance awareness and improve the quality of care provided to the marginalized LGBTQ+ community. It developed and assessed the effectiveness of a learning module in improving healthcare ... -
Unintended consequences of a neonatal intensive care unit redesign from open-bay to single family rooms
Background: With over 400,000 preterm births in the US annually, neonatal intensive care units (NICUS) are critical to providing high quality care and ensuring optimal health outcomes for preterm neonates. Our objective ... -
Telehealth implementation at a spinal cord injury clinic within one veteran affairs medical center in Pennsylvania
Patients with a spinal cord injury (SCI) often require follow-up care from a specialized provider to help reduce complications. The project sited noted that poor follow-up attendance was due to the distance the patients ... -
Improving awareness of recommended preconception health behaviors to improve birth outcomes
Maternal and infant mortality rates are higher in the United States than any other developed country. Black women and infants are more likely to die from complications of pregnancy and childbirth than any other racial ...
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