Browsing by Sigma Chapters "Gamma Alpha"
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Nurses' spiritual care practices: Assessment type, frequency, and correlates
This descriptive, correlational study described the type, frequency, and correlates of nurses' spiritual care practices (quantitative) and their experiences with the sacred at work (qualitative). A convenience sample of ... -
Organic buildup and residual blood on clean infant stethoscopes used in maternal-infant areas
Since the mid 1980s, health care workers have attempted to eliminate contact with blood and other body via primary or secondary exposure. At delivery, stethoscopes used on newly born infants come in direct contact with ... -
Painful procedures correlate with markers of hypoxia, oxidative stress and intestinal injury in premature neonates
(2018-06-14)The correlation between common tissue-damaging procedures and urine markers of hypoxia (uric acid), oxidative stress (allantoin) and early intestinal injury (intestinal fatty acid binding protein) in premature neonates ... -
Pigs' feet and dishpan hands: Interactive nurse practitioner education
(2017-10-06)Describes the use of clinical labs and workshops for NP students to enhance confidence and readiness for practice. Hands on experience with immediate feedback engage students and provide an opportunity to perform procedures ... -
A qualitative descriptive study that identifies essential competencies and leadership characteristics of army adult medica-surgical critical care head nurses
The purpose of this study was to identify and describe competencies and leadership characteristics of Army Adult Medical-Surgical Critical Care Head Nurses. A qualitative, exploratory descriptive research design was used ... -
Reducing Telemetry Overuse in a Non-Intensive Care Unit: A Pilot Study
In a 40-bed, non-intensive care unit of a community hospital, a multidisciplinary team spearheaded a process improvement project to reduce telemetry overuse by using the IOWA Model for Evidence-Based Practice. This 4-week ... -
Seeking life balance: The perceptions of health of Cambodian women in resettlement
This grounded theory study was an inquiry into the perceptions of health of Cambodian women in resettlement and the conditions that influenced their perceptions. Few studies of Cambodian women who escaped political conflict ... -
Self-reported parenting stress and salivary cortisol following mindfulness-based stress reduction intervention
(2017-07-11)Purpose: To examine the correlation of self-reported stress and salivary cortisol, a stress biomarker. Parents of children with developmental delays (DD) experience higher levels of stress than parents of typically ... -
Tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure among women in Aleta Wondo, Ethiopia: An exploratory study of knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and behaviors
By 2030, sub-Saharan Africa is projected to be the epicenter of the tobacco epidemic. In Ethiopia there is an opportunity to avert an increase in tobacco-induced diseases; however, local data is needed to inform proactive ... -
Translating the Evidence: Analyzing DNP Capstones as Exemplars of Excellence in Clinical Outcomes
(2016-07-13)Session presented on Monday, July 25, 2016: Purpose: The purpose of this presentation is to enable the participant to identify and use creative strategies in doctoral education in analyzing clinical outcomes through using ... -
U.S. health system reform, children's health care and nursing: An integrative policy analysis
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Monday, November 9, 2015: Purpose: Conducting an integrative analysis of ahealth policy is an important skill for nurse leaders. This presentation will review the process of health policy analysis and ... -
Use of Outcome-Present State Test Model of Clinical Reasoning with Filipino nursing students
Clinical reasoning is a nursing competency necessary to make the best decision to deliver safe and effective care. A review of the literature shows a link between hazardous errors in patient care and poor clinical reasoning ... -
We Walked Their Walk: A Simulation of Poverty
(2016-07-13)Session presented on Thursday, July 21, 2016: Abstract Purpose: The goal of this experience was to evaluate the impact of a poverty simulation on undergraduate public health nursing (PHN) students' attitudes towards those ...