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Doctoral nursing graduates lived experience of a virtual mentoring program and building upon the mentoring
(2018-03-12)A robust focus on mentoring within doctoral nursing education is needed to support doctorally prepared nurse educators and the quality of future research in nursing education. The purpose of this study is to explore the ... -
Doctoral nursing students' use of evidence-based knowledge, skills, and attitudes of scholarly writing
(2017-06-19)Purpose: Scholarly writing is required for doctoral program graduates who plan to disseminate their work and advance the discipline of nursing. However, nurses enter doctoral programs with varying ability and experience ... -
Documentation of adverse childhood experiences
Poster was presented on Thursday, May 2, 2019The purpose of this project was to establish a plan to institute the screening for and the documentation of, the prevalence of ACEs in a local pediatric practice. -
Documentation of fluid balance of patients on intravenous therapy in a university hospital in Ghana
(2017-09-19)Infusion therapy is an integral aspect of nursing practice. However, infusion therapy-related lawsuits are among the fasted-growing category of litigation against nurses because of the invasive nature of the procedure. ... -
Does 3D technology have clinical application in nursing assessment of wounds in adult care settings?
(2017-06-07)Purpose: The purpose of this project is to describe the state of nursing science using 3D imaging as an adjunct for pressure injury documentation and subsequent clinical care. Background: Pressure injuries present a major ... -
Does a bachelor of nursing programme in the Western Cape, South Africa, adequately prepare graduates for their professional world of work?
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Monday, November 9, 2015: Introduction: The success of a country's economy increasingly depends on the quality of its human resources which, in turn, is inextricably linked to the effectiveness and ... -
Does a culturally infused high-fidelity human simulation (HFHS) scenario accurately depict the culture?
(2017-07-21)Purpose: The United States (U.S.) is rapidly becoming a multi-cultural, pluralistic society. The U.S. Census current U. S. Census (2010) reported that 72% of the US population origins were from White European ... -
Does a dedicated education unit ease new nurses' transition into practice?
This mixed method study examined impact of a Dedicated Education Unit (DEU) on Transition to Practice. Results suggested that new graduate nurses with DEU experience were better prepared for contemporary practice compared ... -
Does a modified TeamSTEPPS® online educational intervention change nursing students’ attitudes?
(2018-04-03)TeamSTEPPS® is an evidence based practice, patient safety program created for the healthcare setting. Online RN to BSN students received an online educational intervention. Survey results demonstrated a positive change ... -
Does a nurse practitioner in a LTCF decrease 30-day hospital readmission rates?
(2016-03-29)The purpose of this quantitative study is to evaluate the impact of adding a nurse practitioner (NP) in the long-term care facility (LTCF) eight hours a day Monday through Friday on 30 day hospital readmission rates and ... -
Does a perioperative decision aid tool help increase patient and staff engagement?
Does a perioperative decision aid tool help increase patient and nursing staff engagement? Background: Rapid reductions in healthcare reimbursement caused by the value-based care movement have healthcare organizations ... -
Does a study aboard program encourage nursing students to embrace cross cultural experiences?
(2017-06-06)Purpose: Today’s generation of students has challenged nursing faculty to develop creative strategies and innovative methods to encourage students to experience study aboard. High School and College students in ... -
Does administration of glucose gel prevent the need for intravenous glucose in infants with hypoglycemia?
Hypoglycemia in neonates is a serious yet preventable condition that can lead to lifelong disability. If feeding is unsuccessful admission to the special care unit for intravenous glucose is usually indicated, separating ... -
Does an evidenced-based supplemental education brochure enhance patient understanding for those undergoing bariatric surgery?
The Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society has developed evidenced-based principles that “aim to maintain physiological function, enhance mobilization, reduce pain and facilitate early oral nutrition postoperatively ... -
Does Baking Soda Slow the Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease?
(2018-07-03)Chronic Kidney disease is a silent killer that progresses quickly if left untreated. Evidence suggests sodium bicarbonate slows the progression of CKD but further random control trial testing is needed. An integrative ... -
Does civility as a nurse characteristic predict job satisfaction and intent to stay?
This session will describe a multi-site study that tested the effect of civility on RN job satisfaction and organizational commitment. Findings indicate that civility as a self-reported characteristic is a significant ... -
Does completing a post graduate advanced clinical assessment paper influence nursing practice: An exploratory study?
(2017-07-06)The purpose of this research was to explore the influence a post graduate advanced assessment and clinical reasoning nursing paper may have on a registered nurses clinical practice. The post graduate paper, 773, has been ... -
Does culture affect pathways to mental health: A descriptive survey from hilly India
Mental disorders have become the major cause of disability as they affects one out of four people worldwide. The lifetime prevalence for developing any kind of mental health problem is 13.7% in India.Pathways to mental ... -
Does diabetes mellitus make a difference in symptom presentation of patients with acute myocardial infarction?
(2014-11-17)Session presented on Friday, July 25, 2014: Purpose: The study aimed to compare the differences in symptom presentation between diabetic and non-diabetic patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), and to examine the ... -
Does earlier cannulation With VV-ECMO in patients with ARDS decrease duration of AMV?
A scholarly project completed by a Doctor of Nursing Practice student at DeSales University who completed a 49-month quantitative, retrospective study utilizing inpatient electronic medical record (EMR) chart review to ...
