Browsing by Sigma Chapters "Lambda"
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Integrating the doctor of nursing practice in practice settings: Implications for clinical outcomes and scholarship
(2017-07-24)The Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) has now moved into its’ first decade of existence. Early discussions among nursing thought leaders were focused on promoting the development, assessment and evaluation of DNP ... -
Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and attitudes toward condom use among African American men 18 to 35
Study shows that minority youth challenge dominant norms and do not behave according to the these norms thereby risking their health. This study sought to determine whether attitudes towards condom use differs according ... -
The mentoring experiences of adjunct nursing faculty: A phenomenological inquiry
This dissertation research study explored the mentoring experiences of adjunct nursing faculty members in undergraduate nursing programs. The results indicate that adjunct instructors are expert clinicians but novice ... -
Motivations and barriers for Saudi nurses to pursue a doctoral degree
(2016-07-13)Session presented on Monday, July 25, 2016: Purpose: A shortage of Saudi PhD prepared nursing school faculty and a limited number of advanced degree programs in Saudi Arabia are preventing the education of sufficient ... -
The multicultural caring competence and related factors in nursing students in Taiwan
The target audience of this presentation are nursing educators who are interested in evidence-based course design, especially for trans-cultural nursing course. The audience will learn the Taiwanese students' multicultural ... -
A new direction: Psychiatric virtual simulations to provide comprehensive clinical experiences
Comprehensive psychiatric clinical experiences for pre-licensure nursing students can be achieved through the incorporation of multiple, content specific, virtually simulated mental health scenarios. The virtual simulations ... -
Online survey of open lab participation guides student access and showcases student success
Development of an online survey to track student participation in a newly implemented open lab activity provided meaningful evidence that translated into improved student access to this embedded academic support initiative ... -
Outcomes of low urinary symptoms, resilience, and post-traumatic stress in post-surgery patients with colorectal cancer
There is a relationship between the resilience and posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) in breast cancer patients.However, rare studies have explored these issue in post-surgery patients with colorectal cancer (CRC). ... -
A patient with neobladder for the first time: The application of Orem's Theory
(2018-06-29)The patients who do the Radical Cystectomy with Neobladder suffering from bladder cancer. In addition to being unable to control urination, there will be a problem of urinary incontinence also. There will be a weird smell. ... -
Personal weight beliefs predictive of eating behavior patterns and actual weight in young African-American women
(2014-11-17)Session presented on Sunday, July 27, 2014: Purpose: Over 80% of African American (AA) women in the United States (US) are overweight or obese. Weight management in AA women is multifaceted and not completely understood. ... -
Physical activity, sitting time, and duration of sleep during pregnancy in association with pregnancy outcomes
This study examined physical activity, sitting time, and duration of sleep during pregnancy and explored their associations with cesarean delivery, birth complications, and low birthweight. Though physical activity and ... -
Political astuteness and beliefs among senior-level baccalaureate nursing students: A mixed-methods approach
Participants will be able to learn the political astuteness of senior-level baccalaureate nursing students prior to graduation and educational activities that were helpful to enhance their ability to engage in health policy ... -
The power over pain coaching intervention improves functional status in African Americans with cancer pain
(2017-07-21)Purpose: Functional status, or the ability to carry out meaningful activities, is affected by pain intensity and the patient’s belief that they can control the pain to an extent that allows them to participate ... -
Precursors to violence: Identifying, de-escalating, and reducing women’s risks
Sigma Theta Tau International selected the Review Theme in which one of the agreed conclusions of the sixtieth session state the Commission on the Status of Women strongly condemns all forms of violence against all women ... -
Primary health care management of childhood atopic eczema
(2016-07-13)Background 20-30% of the world's population suffers from allergic diseases and places a high burden on health services (Pawankar, Baena-Cagnani, Bousquet, Canonica, Cruz, Kaliner & Lanier, 2008: S4). In a study conducted ... -
The process of innovation in nursing; An international perspective
(2016-07-13)Session presented on Saturday, July 23, 2016 and Sunday, July 24, 2016: Purpose: The purpose of this poster presention is to report the findings of an international literature review of models of innovation, definitions ... -
Psychometric evaluation of the Nurse's Retention Positive Energy Instrument (NRPEI): A confirmatory analysis
(2018-06-01)The purpose of this study was to develop and psychometrically test a new instrument for measuring nurses’ retention positive energy which is an intrinsic psychological strength, not easily-changed with external environment. -
Qualitative study of nurses' experiences of patients with spinal cord injury requiring neurogenic bowel management
(2018-06-29)1.The learners could learn the rehabilitation nurses' experience for patients with spinal cord injury needing neurogenic bowel management. 2.The learners could learn the perceived barriers to and facilitators of neurogenic ... -
A qualitative study of nursing living-learning communities
Living-learning communities, although not a novel concept, have been known to promote student performance and a sense of collegiality. Because nursing is essential to the medical profession, nursing student retention and ... -
The relation between patient education and PICC line occlusion and infection
The purpose of this study was to test the feasibility of using an electronic tablet to supplement patient and caregiver education about PICC line maintenance and to compare the percentage of PICC line complications in the ...