Browsing by Sigma Chapters "Alpha Omega"
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Application in Practice of Evidence-based Practice by Online MSN Graduates
(2014-05-13)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 ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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. -
Making It Work: Information Technology and Mobile Devices in Nursing Education
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Monday, November 9, 2015 and Tuesday, November 10, 2015: Information technology (IT) and mobile devices have become a part of most everyone's daily lives both personally and professionally. IT and ... -
Measuring Cultural Competency: One-Year Post Immersion Experience in Costa Rica
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Saturday, November 7, 2015: Measuring Cultural Competency: One-Year Post Immersion Experience in Costa Rica. Background: According to the United States Census Bureau (USCB), over 37% of the US population ... -
On the Ground and From Afar: STTI & Global Nursing Organization Representatives to UN NGO Community: A Place at the Table
(2014-11-17)Session presented on Saturday, July 26, 2014: Purpose: In the inception of the UN, civil society was included to participate through representatives of NGOs. This presentation will focus on the experience of STTI representatives ... -
Putting Nursing Students at the HeLM of Health Literacy
(2018-03-19)This study evaluated the effectiveness of the Borrero Health Literacy Module (HeLM) on health literacy knowledge, attitudes and skills of pre-licensure nursing students. Pre-licensure baccalaureate nursing students were ... -
Reinvigorating a Shared Governance (SG) Model in a Community Hospital
(2017-07-27)Sustaining a shared governance structure, as a professional practice model, requires commitment. Staff turnover, changes in leadership, and finances can contribute to “drift” in adherence to the model. This poster presentation ... -
The Role of Courage in the Experience of Patients with Diabetes Complications
Over ten million Americans have diabetes mellitus, a chronic metabolic disease with multiple complications. The person with diabetes complications may experience progressive debilitation from such serious conditions as ... -
Understanding Interdisciplinary Communication and Collaboration Among Physicians, Nurses, and Unlicensed Assistive Personnel
The negative impact of medical errors on patient safety poses a major problem for health care providers. Since physicians, nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs) each provide a portion of patient care, coordination ... -
Using the Job Demands-Resource Model to Decrease Burnout of Perioperative Nurse Managers
(2014-11-17)Session presented on Friday, July 25, 2014: Purpose: Perioperative Nurse Managers are an integral part of the administration of quality health care, performing an array of clinical, financial, and leadership roles. The ...