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Preventing Lymphedema for the Post-Mastectomy Patient with Papilla Gown and Education
(2012-01-04)(41st Biennial Convention) Jackson-Pratt drains are placed in the surgical site and remain there for seven to fourteen days to prevent fluid build-up and facilitate healing. Immediately after mastectomy, patients experience ... -
Nurses' Practices for Patients' Alcohol Problems
(2012-01-04)(41st Biennial Convention) The aims of this study were to explore(1) nurses' practices for patients' alcohol problems, (2) nurses' confidence, responsibility, belief and knowledge about their practices for patients' alcohol ... -
The Lived Experience of Inpatient Education Among Parents with Children Newly Diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
(2012-01-04)(41st Biennial Convention) A new diagnosis of cancer in a child can become the most challenging event in a parent's life. The multi-faceted therapies, as well as the prospect of complicated home care can add more stress ... -
Dialogue Mapping: Facilitating the Design of a New Primary Health Care Curriculum
(2012-01-04)(41st Biennial Convention) Purpose: This abstract is a report on a leadership project that used a computer supported facilitation method during the initial phase of a curriculum redesign process for nursing at Temple ... -
Caring in Nursing Practice: A Concept that Transcends Gender
(2012-01-04)(41st Biennial Convention) Nurses who are male represent approximately six percent of the nursing workforce in the United States. This minority representation begins in nursing education programs and extends into practice. ... -
Variables Associated with the Response of Health Care Professionals to a Public Health Event (PHE)
(2012-01-04)(41st Biennial Convention) Whether or not healthcare professionals respond to a public health event (PHE) is a vital concern for a community. Although response rates, abilities and willingness to respond have been the ... -
Intimate Partner Violence: Two Case Studies of Divided Loyalties of Muslim Women
(2012-01-04)(41st Biennial Convention) Muslim women temporarily residing in the United States sometimes have divided loyalties between maintaining their cultural traditions and experiencing a different lifestyle. The dilemma of ... -
A Comparison of Professional Values of Taiwanese and American Nursing Students
(2012-01-04)(41st Biennial Convention) Globalization is a part of our modern life and what happens on one side of the world is known on the other side in a matter of seconds. Nurses move across borders to respond to global events, ... -
International Collaboration: Using Skype to Facilitate Research for a Doctor of Nursing Practice Capstone Project
(2012-01-04)(41st Biennial Convention) Purpose: This presentation describes the process used to complete a research study to implement clinical practice guidelines for ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in Nairobi Kenya. The study ... -
Human Trafficking and the Health Care Provider
(2012-01-04)(41st Biennial Convention) This presentation will address the global and domestic human trafficking. An estimated 20,000 people are trafficked within the U.S. each year, while millions may be trafficked internationally. ... -
Promoting Breastfeeding Through the Use of a Unique Skin-to-Skin Intervention at an Urban Hospital
(2012-01-04)(41st Biennial Convention) Improving breastfeeding rates is a healthcare priority. Skin-to-skin care after birth improves maternal and newborn outcomes and is an effective strategy to address the Joint Commission perinatal ... -
The Life-Space Mobility as an Expression of the Mode of Interdependence of Functionality in Older Adults
(2012-01-04)(41st Biennial Convention) Purpose:�To test the effect of a muscular strength exercise program of muscular strength in older adults based on the Roy�s adaptation model as an expression of the mode of interdependence of ... -
Global Leadership and Development of the International Family Nursing Association
(2012-01-04)(41st Biennial Convention) Purpose: A 25 year STTI member will share her personal leadership development story, reflecting how leadership skills and experiences gained through STTI facilitated her role in the development ... -
Disruptive Behavior: Understanding Factors that Cultivate a Code of Silence
(2012-01-04)(41st Biennial Convention) Healthy practice environments and organizational cultures of shared respect among healthcare providers are prerequisites for patient safety and quality care. There is substantial evidence that ... -
Transitioning from Clinician to Clinical Educator
(2012-01-04)(41st Biennial Convention) The shortage of educators has had a great impact on the ability of the current educational system to oversee the number of students interested in the profession of nursing. The AACN reports that ... -
An Individualized Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults: Partnerships in Practice
(2012-01-04)(41st Biennial Convention) Purpose: The aim of this�research will be to reduce the risk of patient falls during home visits and scheduled assessements for older adults. One of the major concerns in caring for a older adult ... -
The Toxigen Initiative: Achieving Target Oxygen Saturations to Avoid Sequelae in Very Preterm Infants (VPIs)
(2012-01-04)(41st Biennial Convention) Supplemental oxygen plays a key role in survival of Very Preterm Infants but�not without risk. A safe range for oxygen saturation�(SPO2) has been suggested, yet infants continue to be exposed ... -
Promoting the International Transfer of Nursing Knowledge: The Early Planning Stage
(2012-01-04)(41st Biennial Convention) When meeting a challenge, nursing educators produce innovative ways of transferring knowledge in their home environments. Originality is especially unique when the challenges of providing quality ... -
A Retrospective Study of a Nurse Residency Program and Reports of Job Satisfaction, Organizational Commitment, and Turnover
(2012-01-04)(41st Biennial Convention) The aging population in the United States and the need for greater access to healthcare due to recent legislative reforms will result in an increased demand for registered nurses. However, meeting ... -
Community and Global Initiative: Faith-Based Palliative Care Initiative
(2012-01-04)(41st Biennial Convention) Communities of faith are often significantly affected by illness, care giving issues, end of life needs, and grief of their members. Through combined efforts from interdisciplinary health care ...