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Awareness of increased risk for heart disease and cardiovascular risk factors in women with systemic lupus erythematosus
Women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) develop cardiovascular disease (CVD) earlier and at a more accelerated rate compared to women without SLE. Many women with SLE are unaware of their increased risk despite years ... -
Baccalaureate nursing students' perceptions of simulation and the development of clinical judgment
(2016-03-17)Session presented on Friday, July 24, 2015: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore baccalaureate nursing students' perceptions of simulation and the development of clinical judgment. Methods: Qualitative ... -
Barriers to inquiry about history of sexual assault during initial assessment
History of sexual violence is a pertinent concern when providing comprehensive nursing care. One in three women and one in four men experience sexual violence within their lifetime, leading to a host of adverse health ... -
Best teaching practices for providing culturally sensitive and inclusive nursing education: Nurse educators' perspectives
This paper explored problem-based learning and cultural diversity, critical thinking and clinical judgment and cultural diversity, and nurse educators’ perceptions of implementing culturally diverse and inclusive nursing ... -
Beyond prognosis communication: Exploring the existential dimensions of palliative care conversations with adults with advanced cancer
Communication about prognosis is integral to effective palliative care. However, prognosis communication often entails considering mortality, which can trigger existential questions. We understand very little about how ... -
Beyond prognosis communication: Exploring the existential dimensions of palliative care conversations with adults with advanced cancer
Communication about prognosis is integral to effective palliative care. However, prognosis communication often entails considering mortality, which can trigger existential questions. We understand very little about how ... -
Blood sample hemolysis prevention: Certified emergency nurses know the answer
Blood sample hemolysis rates in Emergency Departments exceed nationally established benchmarks resulting in patient discomfort, added costs, longer waits, and delayed clinical decision making. Best practices for blood ... -
Breastfeeding and the workplace: Maternal reflections
(2016-03-17)Session presented on Sunday, July 26, 2015: Purpose: There are a significant number of women of childbearing age are in the workplace today. Postpartum retuRNo employment, especially for breastfeeding mothers, is often ... -
Breastfeeding education in university nursing programs
Past goals, future goals, and current statistics regarding breastfeeding rates in the United States support the need for university programs to address the topic of breastfeeding education. Currently, exclusive breastfeeding ... -
Breastfeeding intention and initiation among rural, low-income Native Americans and African American adolescent mothers in North Carolina: Testing the Theory of Planned Behavior
Infant feeding practices can greatly impact a child's life with far reaching implications based upon decisions a mother makes for her newborn. Breastfeeding is the preferred method of infant feeding because of its association ... -
The breastfeeding relationship between employed mother-infant dyads: A mixed methods prospective study
The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of maternal employment during the COVID-19 pandemic on the breastfeeding relationship between breastfeeding mother and infant dyads and its relationship to maternal ... -
Bridging the gap in care to prevent 30 days readmissions
(2016-09-26)Session presented on Sunday, September 18, 2016: Background: In the United States 30 day hospital readmissions is a national concern; this problem is significant because it is costly and is a poor indication of the quality ... -
BSN students collaborate with rural community hospital in quality improvement project: Hand hygiene compliance
BSN students will work collaboratively with the Quality Initiatives and Resources department in a rural community hospital determining hand hygiene compliance through the use of the mobile app iScrub®. This initial research ... -
Cardiovascular disease risk factors, physical activity, and high density lipoprotein in rural Ecuadorian women
Non communicable diseases (NCD) such as cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes are the leading causes of death and disability in many communities world-wide and account for 80% of deaths in low- to middle-income countries ... -
Career mobility among immigrant registered nurses in Canada: Experiences of Caribbean women
Since the late 1950s, the Canadian nursing workforce especially during periods of nursing shortage has added to its numbers through immigration. Changes in immigration laws since the 1960s have opened doors for increased ... -
Caregiver experiences, functioning, and needs of low-income African-American and Latino mothers of children with asthma
(2013-10-22)Session presented on: Thursday, July 25, 2013: Purpose: The purpose of this proposed pilot study was to explore the caregiver experiences of African American and Hispanic/Latino mothers of children with asthma in an effort ... -
Caregivers' psychological factors underlying sugar-sweetened beverage intake among non-Hispanic Black preschoolers
Non-Hispanic black children consume greater amounts of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and are at disproportionately high risk for obesity and other SSB-related health problems. The purpose of this study was to determine ... -
Caritas: Nurses' Perceptions of Caring in a Large Healthcare System
This mixed-methods descriptive, exploratory study examined the perceptions of registered nurses regarding self-care and feeling cared for by co-workers and leaders during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results are illuminating ... -
Challenges experienced by caregivers of family members with a mental illness in a rural community
(2016-07-13)Session presented on Monday, July 25, 2016: Purpose: In South Africa, as in countries such as the United Kingdom (Rugk'sa, Canvin, Sinclair, Sulman & Burns, 2014) and the United States of America (Harvey, Burns, ... -
Character and ethical behavior of nurses
The purpose of this study was to examine relationships among personal normative characteristics, personal descriptive characteristics, and ethical behavior of nurses in practice. Little is known about the place of virtue ...