Browsing by Sigma Chapters "Alpha Omega"
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Application in Practice of Evidence-based Practice by Online MSN Graduates
(5/13/2014)Research into evidence-based practice (EBP) by on-ground, MSN graduates has been extensive. However, there has been no research to date studying EBP in online, MSN graduates. This exploratory descriptive study was ... -
Applying a Transcultural Education Approach to Increase Exclusive Breastfeeding Duration Rate
Breastfeeding is a global health concern. Studies supports mothers breast milk has all the nutrients the child needs for the first six months of life. Breastfeeding reduce the risk of infant morbidity and mortality. -
Benefits of Collaborative Practice Partnership: A Capstone Experience in the Perioperative Settings
(2018-03-08)Collaboration: an academic-service partnership was established to enhance the workforce in the specialized perioperative setting. This 200 hour innovative educational experience immersed the novice into the operating room ... -
Can Group Scenario Exercises in Fundamental Nursing Using Process Oriented Guided-Inquiry Learning (POGIL) Affect National Test Scores
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Monday, November 9, 2015: Background: Measuring the effect of a Process-Oriented Guided-Inquiry Learning (POGIL) implementation in a fundamental nursing course is one way to determine its effectiveness. ... -
Co-Management and Collaboration to Enhance Outcomes of the Geriatric Patient With a Fragility Hip Fracture
Long Island Jewish Medical Center was selected to be an alpha site by the American Geriatrics Society in the Orthopedic co-management program (AGS CoCare Ortho™. The Nursing team was integral part in the collaborative ... -
Cognitive Neuroscience, Adaptive Learning, and Innovative Teaching Methods: Increasing Student Learning Outcomes
(2017-10-11)This presentation discusses effective teaching methods based on a learner-centered approach and recent cognitive sciences in designing dynamic activities to provide a supportive learning environment for improving student ... -
Could Critical Thinking Help Create Nurse Managers Who are Transformational Leaders?
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Sunday, November 8, 2015: The front-line nurse manager of a patient care unit, is expected to function as a transformational leader. Effective nurse leaders are capable of creating an environment that ... -
Creating a COVID-19 disaster playbook for training and support
As the COVID-19 pandemic escalated, there was a need to create a disaster playbook on virtual training and Clinical Informatics support. We will discuss our challenges which were two-fold: 1. Transitioning a ... -
Critical Thinking of RNs in a Fellowship Program
(2018-03-28)This qualitative study explored how reflective journaling about critical thinking (CT) dispositions by RNs influenced use of CT dispositions during the first 7 weeks of a fellowship program. Content analysis of journals ... -
Current Assessments of Quality and Safety Competencies in Registered Professional Nurses: An Examination of Nurse Leader Perceptions
(2014-11-17)Session presented on Monday, July 28, 2014: Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine the degree of satisfaction nurse leaders possess with respect to the six Quality and Safety Education for Nurses(QSEN) core ... -
Curriculum Development and Service Learning to Bring Theory into Practice
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Monday, November 9, 2015 and Tuesday, November 10, 2015: An elective course was developed incorporating the Student Learning Outcomes; which included the need to advocate for health policies that address ... -
Curriculum Development and Transcultural Service learning in Post Earthquake Haiti
(2016-07-13)Session presented on Sunday, July 24, 2016: Haiti remains the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. After the earthquake of January 12, 2010, Haiti is in even greater need of healthcare support. In an effort to provide ... -
Development and Psychometric Evaluation of the Cervical Cancer Belief Scale
The primary objective of the study is to report on the development of the instrument to measure beliefs about cervical cancer and screening among women in Botswana. -
Educating the next generation of perioperative nurses: Building competence with technology
Including specialized topics in nursing curriculum, a triad of pedagogical strategies leads to a competent novice Perioperative nurse. A unique infusion of high fidelity simulation, a technologically rich precepted OR ... -
ePortfolios: Collect and reflect as students transition into professional practice
(2018-04-02)The development and use of ePortfolios enhanced students’ reflective learning and preparation for professional practice. Its structure and technological aspects supports critical thinking, knowledge and a positive sense ... -
Get prepared! Grab your go kit!
This combination of unexpected crises requires an intervention for effective preparedness. Preparedness plans are essential, and an educational intervention can increase the awareness of the care and needs of most individuals ... -
The Impact of Process-Oriented Guided-Inquiry Learning (POGIL) in Fundamental and Medical Surgical Nursing 11 Courses
(2018-03-23)Process oriented guided-inquiry learning (POGIL) has been documented as an innovative pedagogy in science and Fundamental nursing courses demonstrating improvement in grades and national exam success. POGIL research has ... -
Incorporating the senior experience
According to the United States Census Bureau's 2017 National Population, by 2030, more than twenty percent of U.S. residents are projected to be age 65 and older. Utilizing a wearable geriatric simulator, this project ... -
Integrating a Haiti Service Learning Component Into a Nursing School Curriculum
(2017-10-06)The purpose of this presentation was to share the experience of a Sigma Theta Tau International member integrating a Haiti service learning component into a nursing school curriculum. -
Journey to knowledge and self-esteem: Implementation of biopsychosocial model of care through psoriasis support group
The purpose of this presentation is to demonstrate how a support group along with education on psoriasis have impacted the knowledge, self-esteem, psoriasis-related stress and quality of life of psoriasis patients.
