Browsing by Sigma Chapters "Delta Sigma"
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A comparison of instructional methods for an undergraduate nursing health assessment course
(2018-04-03)Technology is an important tool in nursing education. A comparison was done of three models of instruction using technology to enhance learning in an undergraduate nursing health assessment course. Each section was taught ... -
Critical Care Nurses' Work Environment and Professional Quality of Life Perceptions by Accreditation Status
This secondary data analysis examined differences in critical care nurses' perceptions of their work environment and professional quality of life based on accreditation status. Differences in work environment perception, ... -
Development of an evidence-based resource guide for nurses on medical missions in developing countries
(2013-10-22)Session presented on: Thursday, July 25, 2013: Background: In 2007, an estimated 1.6 million Americans were sent on international short-term medical missions by more than 40,000 sending entities (churches, agencies, ... -
Expanding Nursing Students' Sense of Professionalism by an International Clinical Experience
(2016-03-29)Session presented on Friday, April 8, 2016: Background/Significance: Clinical experiences in a foreign country provide nursing students with an immersion experience that fosters cultural awareness and personal and professional ... -
A grounded theory study of nurse advocacy in health policy
The purpose of this study is to explore how effectively nurses function as advocates in the federal health policy process, understanding their perspectives, their strategies, and tactics. This study examined how nurses in ... -
Impact of water, hygiene and sanitation on medication adherence intention among HIV positive women enrolled in Option B+ treatment regimen in Zambia
Background: Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV is a major problem in sub-Saharan Africa despite increasing availability of free and subsidized antiretroviral treatment (ART); MTCT can be significantly reduced ... -
Next generation NLCEX: Ready or not here it comes!
Nursing Clinical Judgment will soon be incorporated into the National Council Licensure Exam (NLCEX). This presentation will demonstrate how to construct test item types that measure Nursing Clinical Judgement. Specifically, ... -
The Petal Project: Bringing the Community Together through Service
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Tuesday, November 10, 2015: As we increasingly become a global community, one of the challenges faced by schools of nursing today is building awareness of and an opportunity for responsiveness to global ... -
The relationship of the work environment to compassion satisfaction and compassion fatigue in critical care nurses
Due to an increased demand for nurses and high attrition, a deficit of 260,000 nurses is expected by 2025. One contributing factor to the current shortage is nurses’ exposure to unhealthy work environments. Nurses ...