Browsing by Sigma Chapters "Chi Theta"
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Antimicrobial stewardship: A comprehensive literature review of the nursing role in preventing multi-drug-resistant infections
(2017-07-25)Purpose: Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs (ASPs) have been developed through collaboration across multiple disciplines and integrated into facilities to combat multi-drug resistant organisms. The purpose of these ... -
Compassion fatigue among family caregivers of individuals with end-state heart failure
Background: Compassion fatigue is a phenomenon identified in family caregivers. Heart failure is a public health crisis, affecting over six million people in the United States. The need for family caregivers, and the need ... -
Decreasing primary care providers’ stigma of mental illness
(5/8/2018)A recent study has indicated that primary care providers hold comparable and possibly more negative attitudes towards persons with mental illness than the general public (Mittal et al., 2016b). Because of their regular ... -
Exploring the risk factors for substance abuse development among adolescents
(2017-04-13)Substance abuse (SA) is a complex problematic phenomenon that continues to affect the young population, particularly adolescents. Research shows that this epidemic involves many different factors leading up to SA ... -
Mental Health Disparities in the LGBT Community: The Role of Stigma
(3/26/2018)It is widely known that people who identify themselves as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender (LGBT) face systematic oppression and devaluation due to social stigmas. The purpose of this integrative review was to explore ... -
Misconceptions about peripheral intravenous catheter complications rate based on insertion settings: A comprehensive literature review
(2017-07-12)Purpose: With more than 300 million IV catheters sold and 60% to 90% of hospitalized patients requiring PIVC access in the United States, this intervention is the most common, invasive, patient procedure performed ... -
Predicting certification success for the family nurse practitioner
High-stakes licensure or certification examinations are required or many health professionals for disciplines to ensure safe entry-level practice. Guided by classical test theory, this study considered whether a relationship ... -
The role of fast tracks on length of stay in emergency departments
(5/18/2017)Overcrowding in emergency departments (EDs) is a national crisis affecting hospitals. It has led to an association with poor patient outcomes and is a threat to public safety. Fast tracks (FTs) in the ED are one strategy ... -
Service Learning and Development of Caring in Undergraduate Nursing Students
(2017-07-25)Purpose: Service learning provides many benefits for all students who participate in service learning activities. Adegbola (2013) has stated that service learning helps health care students to “develop an appreciation of ... -
Sex education and its impact on adolescent pregnancy rates and sexually transmitted infections
(2017-10-05)Adolescent pregnancy is a public health concern which demands the attention of educators, providers, parents, and students. Sex education in schools is mandatory; the various forms of this education vary. It is imperative ... -
Use of Gaming Strategies as Teaching/Learning Tools in Nursing Education
(2018-03-15)Games are a part of students’ lives. Students report playing games throughout the day on their personal devices. The use of gaming in the classroom can help the students learn important content in a safe, non-threatening ... -
Virtual Reality Simulation: An Alternative Strategy for Development of Problem Solving Skills in Clinical Practice
(2017-07-13)Purpose: There is increasing demand to prepare new nursing graduates to practice in today’s complex health care environment. While senior students may be well equipped with basics of nursing theory, their limited clinical ...
