Browsing by Sigma Chapters "Delta Alpha at-Large"
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Assessment of related learning experience: Basis for a proposed Dedicated Education Unit Model (DEU)
(2014-11-17)Session presented on Saturday, July 26, 2014: Purpose: The purpose of the study is to determine the assessment rating of nursing students (NSs), clinical instructors (CIs) and staff nurses (SNs) on the current status of ... -
Breaking the matrix while fostering an all RN care model
A medical surgical unit implemented an all RN Nursing Model to improve patient outcomes, and nurse and patient satisfaction. The All RN Model has maximized the potential for nursing assessment, implementation, autonomy, ... -
Buccal pulse oximetry: Accuracy and precision
Clinicians assess multiple biomarkers and patient signs/symptoms in clinical settings such as intensive care units, operating rooms, emergency departments, and patient transport. Pulse oximetry monitoring remains a standard. ... -
Contextual factors influencing collaboration: Using a followership lens
Despite being well studied in disciplines such as Leadership, Business and Engineering, Followership theory less known and sometimes misunderstood in health care. Understanding the basic tenants of this theory will provide ... -
Creating a national research agenda for improvement science
(2013-05-13)Session presented on Saturday, April 13, 2013: Quality improvement and patient safety are high priorities yet insufficient progress has been made in improvement science. Improvement projects are often focused at the ... -
Culturally sensitive teaching strategies to improve health for refugees in San Antonio, Texas
(2017-08-30)Health promotion that targets barriers to care in refugee communities requires collaborative strategies that focus on cultural sensitivity and community trust. Nursing students implement health education teaching for ... -
The Culture of Incident Reporting Among Filipino Nurses
(2012-9-12)Purpose: This research provides a preliminary view into the culture of incident reporting among Filipino nurses pertaining to the factors that influence their willingness to report errors. Methods: Quantitative data were ... -
Developing an explanatory model for cognitive impairment in mild traumatic brain injury
Nearly 2 million mild traumatic brain injuries occur annually and cognitive impairment is strongly associated with poor neurobehavioral performance. Identifying variables that influence the development of cognitive impairment ... -
Discussion board assignments: Student reflections from an online MSN program
(2016-03-29)Session presented on Saturday, April 9, 2016, and Friday, April 8, 2016: This qualitative study about what students perceive to be worthwhile aspects of discussion board assignments, in an online course, is meant to ... -
Dog tags: Homeless veterans and their pets/animal companions
(2016-07-13)Session presented on Sunday, July 24, 2016: Purpose: Overall, military veterans, who are at increased risk for homelessness and are over-represented when it come to the general population, comprise 10% of the United States ... -
Emotion and emotional intelligence in nursing leadership
The tremendous changes in the healthcare environment in the United States are increasing the physical and emotional labor of nurses, thus contributing to a decrease in this critical resource. Healthcare leaders are expected ... -
Engaging registered nurses in interventional research to improve outcomes in a vulnerable population
After a nursing research study identified readmission risks/causes following kidney transplant, an academic-practice partnership facilitated the implementation of a nurse-led intervention study employing educational materials ... -
Experiences of homeless Vietnam veterans in deciding to access or not access healthcare
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Monday, November 9, 2015: Homeless Vietnam Veterans (HVV) report their health status as poor, indicating a multitude of health concerns, including physical and psychological problems, post-traumatic ... -
An exploration of nurses' perceptions of unfinished nursing care
(2017-10-25)Using the conceptual framework: implicit rationing of care, this pilot study explores the perceptions of acute-care registered nurses regarding their experience with unfinished nursing care. -
Exploring educational issues: International nursing students enrolled in professional nursing programs in South Texas and their perceptions of educational barriers
This qualitative study explores educational challenges as manifested in the experiences of the English language learner (ELL) nursing students enrolled in a professional nursing program in San Antonio, Texas. Eleven ... -
Factors influencing Latino/Hispanic caregivers' perception of the experience of caring for a relative with Alzheimer's disease
CONTEXT: The role that culture and language has on a person’s perception of the caregiving experience has not been explored. Neither have appropriate instruments been developed to explore the concept of burden that ... -
Factors that contribute to anticipated turnover among civilian registered nurses employed in United States Army hospitals
In this study, selected factors believed to influence anticipated turnover among civilian registered nurses employed in Army hospitals were examined. Based on a theoretical model developed from existing models of nursing ... -
Fall prevention algorithm for the older adult population: A DNP project utilizing evidence-based practice and translational research
(2014-11-17)Session presented on Saturday, July 26, 2014: Significance/Background: Prevention of falls in the older population is an important issue in patient safety. Assessing patients for fall risk is a standard part of the hospital ... -
Human trafficking victims: Identification, assessment, and intervention in South Texas emergency departments
This descriptive research study describes the current strategies employed to identify and assess human trafficking victims in the Emergency Departments of South Texas. Interventions planned and employed for human trafficking ... -
Impacting practice: Using a poverty simulation to develop leadership skills in baccalaureate nursing students
(2017-08-30)This engaging presentation describes how a poverty simulation demonstrates social determinants of health. Findings will demonstrate how students develop leadership attributes; critical thinking, active listening and ...