Browsing by Sigma Chapters "Beta Alpha"
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Canoe
(2017-10-03)This is a narrative poem about a woman in grief. The passage of time and a neighbor's kindness finally allow her to recapture hope and begin to heal. -
Collaboration to improve regional clinical outcomes: Accelerating the implementation of evidence-based practice
(2016-07-13)Session presented on Saturday, July 23, 2016: The implementation of Evidence Based Practice is widely recognized as crucial to improving healthcare practice and outcomes; however, the challenges to achieving care truly ... -
Developing and Adopting a Simulation Faculty Credentialing Plan Presenter Information
(2016-09-16)Session presented on Monday, September 19, 2016: The landmark National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Simulation Study laid groundwork for schools of nursing to increase the amount of simulation in the curriculum, ... -
Developing nurse entrepreneurs: Improving healthcare delivery and outcomes in the 21st century
(2017-09-28)Participants will be introduced to the elements of the entrepreneurial mind-set necessary for success in the 21st century. This session provides frameworks and tools to identify and assess opportunities, mitigate risk, and ... -
Evidence Synthesis Strategies to Enhance Evidence-Based Practice
(2013-10-22)Session presented on: Monday, July 22, 2013: Evidence-based practice requires multiple steps including the synthesis of evidence. Despite its importance, the synthesis of evidence is often a misunderstood step. Without ... -
Exploration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning adolescents experiences in healthcare: A cultural examination
(2017-07-27)This research is a qualitative exploration of healthcare experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) adolescents from a cultural perspective. Findings shared demonstrate how the participants ... -
Interprofessional collaboration to support food literacy and mental health resilience in adolescents
Over a three-year period, teams of public health nursing clinical students joined with local school leaders to assess health promotion needs and implement interactive workshops in an after-school program. This presentation ... -
The life history of Colice Caulfield Sayer and the effects of generational loss
The study of the life history of Colice Caulfield Sayer explored the ways in which Colice's experiences changed the lives of her family and what was meaningful to them about these events. The purposes of the study were to ... -
Maintaining yoga practice for diabetes control and prevention
BACKGROUND: Type 2 diabetes mellitus affects millions of individuals, representing a vast burden of disease for the national health care system. Yoga practice has demonstrated potential for diabetes control and prevention, ... -
Preventing diabetic foot ulcers: The lived experiences of patients with type 2 diabetes and DFUs
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a major cause of morbidity and mortality globally. A gap however, exists between healthcare provider recommendations and actions taken by patients with DFUs. This research provides with broad ... -
Quality of life, self-transcendence, illness distress, and fatigue in live transplant recipients
This cross sectional study described the relationship between quality of life (QOL) and self-transcendence (ST) in liver transplant recipients. Self-transcendence is a dynamic process reflecting spiritual growth and maturity ... -
Robbing the Cradle: An Analysis of Trends in Infant Abduction in the United States
(2014-11-17)Session presented on Monday, July 28, 2014: Purpose: Abduction of an infant by a nonfamily member is an extremely rare event but it is an event that can devastate families and caregivers alike. Hospitals and birthing centers ... -
Role of Promotoras de Salud in Mexican American Healthcare
The researcher provides a literature overview of published roles for promotoras in Mexican American (MA) healthcare. Next, the researcher conducted a qualitative interview with two promotora participants to describe current ... -
Speaking locally, influencing globally: Promotoras evaluate a culturally sensitive intervention to promote Mexican-American cancer caregiver coping and health
(2016-03-17)Session presented on Saturday, July 25, 2015: Problem: Mexican Americans (MAs) carry an unequal burden of cancer in the United States and often receive care from a family member at home. MA family cancer caregivers (MAFCGs) ... -
Staff response to flexible visitation in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU)
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Monday, November 9, 2015: Background: Family visitation in post-anesthesia care is recommended by The American Society of Perianesthesia Nurses and meets JCAHO's requirement for Family-centered care. ... -
Utility of educating prelicensure students on genetic and genomic competencies
(2017-09-22)Participants will learn how the "Genetic and Genomic Competencies for All Registered Nurses" are being used in bedside hospital nursing a decade after their inclusion in the "Essentials of Baccalaureate Nursing" document ...