Browsing by Sigma Chapters "Beta Phi"
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Airway clearance in a neonatal intensive care unit: A retrospective study
(2017-10-19)The retrospective, descriptive study will be used to determine current practices and related outcomes for suctioning neonates. Correlation of variables will assist with understanding the associated risks related to airway ... -
Assessing oral chemotherapy knowledge among nurses in the rural hospital setting: A research initiative
As more oral cancer agents are being developed and prescribed how ready is the rural nurse to deal with the increasing patient population on oral chemotherapy. This session will provide answers and a look at some nurse ... -
Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema: An Algorithm for Self-Care
(2015-01-15)Session presented on Thursday, September 25, 2014: In 2013, there were 2.8 million breast cancer survivors in America and Armer, et al, (2008) reveal that 20-40% will develop breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL). BCRL ... -
Compassion fatigue, resilience, and intent to stay: A quantitative study among nurse educators
Compassion fatigue is impacting the personal and professional well being of nurse educators. Important for nurse educator health and overall student success, nursing leaders have a responsibility to raise awareness, identify ... -
Conceptual framework of processes, resources, and barriers influencing the success of nursing students with dyslexia
The progression of nursing students with dyslexia is hindered by influences that involve the instructor and the student. The poster presentation will show a depiction of a conceptual framework identifying the processes, ... -
Conducting a systematic review using telehealth in nursing education as an exemplar
Conducting a systematic review can seem a daunting task. This presentation demonstrates how to break the process down into manageable tasks. By using an exemplar, participants will experience a hands-on approach to the ... -
Development of a home use medication organizer to improve patient adherence to medication regimens
The impact of medication nonadherence is staggering--patients have a 5.4 times increased risk of hospitalization, re-hospitalization, or premature death low or nonadherence. A smart medication organizer was developed to ... -
E-cigarettes as a harm reduction strategy for cigarette smokers
(2016-03-17)Session presented on Sunday, July 26, 2015: Cigarette smoking carries a high risk for many health problems. Indeed, tobacco cigarette smoking has been classified by the World Health Organization as a disease in itself. ... -
Effect of conversation on nursing student outcomes in a web-based course on cardiac rhythm interpretation
The demand for professional nursing care is expected to rise dramatically during the next 20 years. Decreased enrollments in nursing programs and an aging RN workforce will exacerbate the shortage of nurses. One clear ... -
Evaluation of an intimate partner violence screening competency skills check-off for maternity nurses
(2018-06-19)This presentation describes the development of an intimate partner violence (IPV) screening protocol for maternity nurses. A description of the training methods, IPV screening competency skills check off, development of a ... -
Global collaborations using emerging technologies to promote teaching innovations
This session will discuss innovative technology advances to connect with global partners to improve individual learning and promote positive patient clinical outcomes. The focus will be on applying a learning theory to ... -
Global education as a focus for mentoring
The nursing faculty shortage that exists today is a global issue. A global perspective as an essential skill when mentoring nurses who provide leadership at the point of care. One of the salient themes for the mentor-mentee ... -
Home Health Nurses' Knowledge and Beliefs Regarding Suffering, Artificial Nutrition and Hydration in People with Late Stage Dementia
(2016-03-17)Session presented on Saturday, July 25, 2015: Purpose: The purpose of this mixed-method, convergent parallel design study was to identify home health nurses' knowledge and beliefs toward suffering in persons with late-stage ... -
Introducing pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) therapy for populations experiencing homelessness
(2018-06-21)Individuals who are experiencing homelessness are at increased risk for exposure to HIV because of precarious living situations and crowded shelter populations. The utilization of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) by agencies ... -
Knowing about and caring for persons receiving hospice care: The lived experiences of nurses working in hospice agencies
(2016-03-17)Session presented on Sunday, July 26, 2015: Purpose: Knowing and caring by hospice nurses has received minimum research. By illuminating hospice nurses' experiences, end-of-life quality of care may be improved and nursing ... -
Leadership Initiatives in Promoting Patient-Centered Transgender Care
(2016-07-13)Session presented on Sunday, July 24, 2016: Federal health care agencies consider the health and welfare of transgender persons to be a health priority despite the lack of available research based knowledge in this population ... -
The Level of Volatile Organic Compounds Exposure in New Buildings: Can Adding Indoor Potted Plants Reduce Exposure?
(2015-01-15)Session presented on Friday, September 26, 2014: Background: According to Florence Nightingale, the connection between health and the dwelling of the population is one of the most important that exists. In the United ... -
Nurse residency program use in Alabama hospitals: Exploring the decision-making strategies of hospital administrators
Current literature supports the creation and implementation of nurse residency programs to support new graduate nurses as they transition into nursing practice. Additionally, nurse residency programs have been shown to ... -
Nursing students learning to provide end-of-life care through simulation
(2016-03-29)Session presented on Friday, April 8, 2016: Nurses experience end-of-life occurrences regardless of their practice area. The end-of-life situation may be a result of a terminal illness or may transpire unexpectedly. Death ... -
Perceptions of cardiovascular stress management in university employees
This study explores perceptions of university employees regarding their workplace stress levels and their willingness to use a daily app-based stress reduction intervention to reduce chronic stress. Chronic stress is a ...
