Browsing by Author "Willson, Pamela"
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Advance practice nursing (APN) students use of standardized testing
(2017-09-25)Graduate APN faculty use Standardized Testing to assess students' potential for certification examination success, to identify concepts needing remediation, and to identify strengths and weaknesses within the APN curriculum. ... -
Advance practice registered nurses' (APRNs') clinical practice strategies to deter antibiotic overuse
(2017-07-17)Purpose: Despite evidence that unnecessary antibiotic therapy for acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs) increases risk of adverse drug events, increases antibiotic-resistant bacteria and healthcare costs, ... -
BSN students’ perceptions of social determinants of health
(2018-03-29)A qualitative exploration of 90 baccalaureate nursing students’ perceptions of their role in addressing social determinants of health (SDOH) that adversely affect health was undertaken from 2015-2017. The primary aim ... -
Challenges in advanced care planning in primary care: A systematic review
The greatest obstacle to Advance Care Planning (ACP) is initiating the difficult conversation about death and planning for the end that is culturally sensitive and patient-centered. Poor end-of-life communication skills, ... -
Clinical Guideline Development: Students Putting the Process into Practice
(2016-03-17)Session presented on Friday, July 24, 2015: Purpose: The 2014 National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty (NONPF) Core Competencies, expects faculty to impart Scientific Foundation Competencies to our students in ... -
Concept-based curriculum in Texas: What, why, when, and where?
(2017-09-26)With the push for academic progression following "The Future of Nursing" report, Texas educators developed a concept-based curricula. The result enhances critical thinking/reasoning to apply and analyze learning. Learners ... -
Developing and Implementing Policies for the HESI Exit Exam: A Qualitative Study
(2016-03-17)Session presented on Friday, July 24, 2015: Purpose: This phenomenological study will describe practices used by Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs to create and implement ... -
Dog tags: Homeless veterans and their pets/animal companions
(2016-07-13)Session presented on Sunday, July 24, 2016: Purpose: Overall, military veterans, who are at increased risk for homelessness and are over-represented when it come to the general population, comprise 10% of the United States ... -
Evaluation of Video Teleconferencing Technology to Provide Chronic Disease Self-Management Access for Rural Veterans
(2012-01-04)(41st Biennial Convention) A study was undertaken to evaluate the use of video teleconference technology (VTEL) for delivery of patient self-management education and preventative care services to reduce stroke risk factors ... -
Extent of Violence and Danger of Homicide Before and After Abused Women Seek Help
A descriptive longitudinal study was conducted to evaluate the extent of violence and danger for homicide experienced by women before and after they filed assault against an intimate partner through a Family Violence Unit ... -
Finding shelter for the homeless and their animal companions
Companion animals play a significant role in effecting change or providing stability to the homeless as there are psychological, physiological, and social benefits associated with having animal companions. The purpose of ... -
Man's best friend: The role of companion animals in the lives of the homeless
(2017-06-29)Purpose: It is estimated that 28,000 persons are homeless in Texas on any given night (Texas Homeless Network, 2016). Many homeless people have companion animals to fulfill social needs: friendship, while demonstrating ... -
National standardize specialty exams improve predictive exit exam scores and NCLEX-RN® Success
(2012-01-04)Purpose: Nurse Educators search for strategies to identify at-risk students early in the educational process with the intention of identifying knowledge gaps and providing remediation to improve student success on the ... -
Next-level learning: Integrating concept-based curriculum in MSN education programs
Concept-based curriculum in model Master-level nursing education courses was developed and is presented so that it can be utilized globally. Each course has been placed on a curriculum matrix to crosswalk outcomes with the ... -
School-Based Preventive Health: Telehealth Ready Certified Screeners
Collaboration between a school of nursing and a school district was undertaken to meet state mandated health screenings for 27 schools and 7,000 school children. BSN and MSN nursing students were certified as screeners, ... -
Social determinants of health: A longitudinal study of BSN students and nursing curriculum
(2018-06-11)Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Culture of Health call for improving and identifying Social Determinants of Health (SDOH). It is unclear if components of SDOH are identified, assessed, and discussed within BSN ... -
Standardize predictive testing: Practices, policies, and NCLEX-RN outcomes
(2012-9-12)Purpose: A major indicator of nursing programs' effectiveness is the pass rate on national licensure examinations among first-time candidates. Twenty years of evidence supports use of standardized examinations for undergraduate ... -
Telehealth: Preparing advanced practice nurses (APNs) for transition into clinical practice
(2016-07-13)Session presented on Sunday, July 24, 2016: Introduction: Telehealth is a successful care modality that matches quality and affordability of care to underserved rural patients, allowing for assessment and education. This ... -
Using evidence to answer clinical questions
(2013-04-03)The accompanying slideshow presentation is a resource to help nurses in all areas of the profession to have a better understanding about nursing research – what it is, what impact it has on practice, and what changes ... -
Valid Items for Screening Dysphagia Risk in Stroke Patients: A Systematic Review
(2012-9-12)Purpose: Early detection of dysphagia in acute stroke is critical as it allows for immediate intervention, thereby reducing mortality, morbidity, length of hospitalization, and healthcare costs. These findings have led ...
