Browsing by Author Affiliations "Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois, USA"
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Concerns important to parents after their child's suicide attempt: An interdisciplinary and international collaboration
Adolescent suicide is an international public health problem. This presentation will report a community based participatory research study on the needs and concerns of parents whose adolescent child had made a suicide ... -
Consumer-centered recruitment approach for midlife South Asian Indian immigrant women into health promotion research
(2016-07-13)Session presented on Saturday, July 23, 2016: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the utilization of a culturally relevant consumer-centered approach in recruiting midlife South Asian Indian Immigrant women ... -
Dual enrollment: Utilizing innovative nursing curricula to increase the baccalaureate nursing workforce
Collaboration between universities and community colleges can help increase the amount of baccalaureate prepared nurses at the bedside. Implementation of dual-enrollment partnerships between associate programs and baccalaureate ... -
Enhancing nursing knowledge and application of education to opioid addicted pregnant women: A literature review
(2017-07-27)Nursing care of the opioid addicted pregnant woman, postpartum mother, and newborn demands a multidisciplinary, non-stigmatic approach that meets the patients’ holistic needs. This presentation will identify the ... -
Evidence-based guidelines for prevention, screening, and management of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome
(2018-05-29)Sepsis is life-threatening organ dysfunction. Half of the mortality observed in the hospital settings is attributable to multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. Evidence based guidelines recommend early detection and quick ... -
Exploring nursing and healthcare in Ireland: A collaborative international study abroad program incorporating service learning
This presentation will highlight the planning and curriculum developed for a study abroad trip to Ireland to explore nursing and healthcare and the incorporation of a service learning opportunity for students. The program ... -
Fostering mutual support in faculty as a means to address conflict
Confronting conflict takes courage and a defined skill set. The panel will address how we have used these techniques and how they have been both embraced by most, but not all, faculty and the experience of implementing ... -
Impact of motivational workshops on lifestyle modification to increase physical activity
(2017-06-22)Background: More than 68% of the people in all racial categories in the United States are either overweight (BMI 25-29.9) or obese (BMI 30+). Overweight and obesity are two significant risk factors for type 2 diabetes ... -
An integrative review of cross-industry global innovation: Evidence-based strategies for nursing practice
(2018-05-31)The purpose of this integrative review is to examine global organizations and identify evidence-based strategies for successful innovative practices in nursing. Applying evidence-based practices and identifying opportunities ... -
Measurement of nursing program outcomes: Moving forward with rubric development in portfolio assessment
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Monday, November 9, 2015: Identifying undergraduate nursing program outcomes to be attained by students is a critical task of any nursing program. The demonstration of the attainment of curricular ... -
Motives and barriers to lifestyle physical activity in midlife South Asian Indian immigrant women
(2016-07-13)Session presented on Saturday, July 23, 2016: Background: Lifestyle physical activity (i.e. planned/unplanned leisure, occupational or household activities) is vital to reduce the risk of chronic illness such as cardiovascular ... -
Nursing faculty knowledge regarding genetics, genomics, and pharmacogenomics
This presentation provides an interval report on a study measuring nursing faculty knowledge of genetics, genomics, and pharmacogenomics in the Midwest USA. Results of this study are compared against other studies conducted ... -
Stratification of methodology and results for exercise intensity in type 2 diabetes: A systematic review
This literature review provides insight into the development of more personalized and efficacious exercise prescriptions to maximize glycemic control for individuals with type 2 diabetes. It addresses current disparities ... -
Uncovering issues most important to parents after their child's suicide attempt: A comparison study
(2017-07-19)Purpose: The purpose of this presentation is to compare two studies that surveyed adolescent mental health experts practicing in a suburban and rural setting on their perspectives as to what matters most to parents after ... -
Using a quality improvement approach to improve teamwork in the academic environment
Nursing faculty can impact patient safety by integrating teamwork and communication into curriculum and role modeling behaviors. The QI approach not only provides a framework for implementation but also is a mechanism to ... -
Utilization of smart phones for increasing lifestyle physical activity in South Asian Indian immigrant women
(2018-06-08)Approximately 50% of the midlife South Asian Indian immigrant women fail to meet the recommended physical activity guidelines. Therefore, it is important to explore the innovative strategies that could motivate South Asian ...
