Browsing by Sigma Chapters "Delta Tau at-Large"
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Baccalaureate nursing students' attitudes toward end of life care: The impact of simulation-based learning
All nurses may be obliged to care for patients at the end of life. Baccalaureate nursing education should prepare nurses to provide this care, but best practice for end of life care education has not been established. ... -
The effects of a hardiness educational intervention on hardiness and perceived stress of baccalaureate nursing students
Despite the known benefits of hardiness education, no published research has been found on the effects of hardiness education with nursing students. Thus, the purposes of this study were first to determine if an increase ... -
Enhancing Metacognition: Nursing Faculty's Perceived Usage of Interactive iBook Technologies
(2016-03-29)Session presented on Saturday, April 9, 2016, and Friday, April 8, 2016: Faculty and students are utilizing technology to enhance knowledge building and application of nursing concepts. As technology continues to enhance ... -
Evaluating the level of cultural competence in undergraduate nursing students using standardized patients in simulation
(2018-03-14)Cultural competences is an important topic in education. This study used standardized patients from diverse backgrounds to participate in a simulation focused on communication in first semester sophomore nursing students ... -
Faculty knowledge, attitude and intent to provide accommodations to nursing students with disabilities: Are faculty prepared to meet the needs of diverse populations?
(2014-05-13)Session presented on: Friday, April 4, 2014: In the United States 54 million people, or one in five, live with at least one disability. Because a growing number of students entering college have learning, mental health ... -
Family nurse practitioners' use of mHealth apps for health promotion with patients
Due to the significant prevalence of chronic illnesses in the United States, engaging patients in health promotion activities is imperative. mHealth apps have the ability to complement the family nurse practitioner’s ... -
Horizontal violence among student nurses: It's time we stop eating our young!
(2013-05-13)Session presented on Saturday, April 13, 2013: This presentation will provide an in depth description of causes and effects that horizontal violence has on the student nurse in the clinical setting. Where does horizontal ... -
In their own voices: Ethiopian immigrant women in the United States
This ethnonursing study described culture care beliefs and practices of Ethiopian immigrants in the U.S. This poster specifically presents reflections by women who are subordinate to men in Ethiopia, representing beliefs ... -
The lived experience in the clinical setting of nursing students with disabilities
With the implementation of the 504 Rehabilitation Act, the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA), more students with disabilities are being admitted into universities and ... -
New technology to prevent patient falls
Hourly patient rounding is an evidence based practice intervention used to decrease patient falls. The implementation of an electronic whiteboard system(EWS)can decrease falls through enhancing hourly patient rounding in ... -
Nurses' perspectives on flexible visitation in adult and neonatal critical care units
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Saturday, November 7, 2015: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify nurses' perspectives on flexible visitation in adult and neonatal ICUs and describe nurses' suggestions for successful ... -
Pathways to progress: Academic support for students in nursing education programs
(2018-03-14)This poster presentation describes the outcomes of an Academic Support Program (ASP) to promote academic success for students. Outcome data is included to demonstrate retention rates, program outcomes and NCLEX results ... -
A phenomenological investigation into mentors' helping behaviors in a nurse residency program: An emerging model
The purpose of this study was to evaluate Graduate Nurses' (GN) perceptions of helping behaviors of their preceptors, mentors, or coaches, during their nurse residency program. The nurse residency program correlates with ... -
Professionalism in the clinical setting: How do we uphold the values of our professions?
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Monday, November 9, 2015 and Tuesday, November 10, 2015: As we move forward with new and innovated technology, we are meeting the needs of our patients, but there is one area which has not progressed; ... -
Relationships of self-care behaviors and professional quality of life in oncology nurses
(2015-01-15)Session presented on Saturday, September 27, 2014: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the relationships among the six components of self-care behaviors that include health responsibility, physical activity, ... -
Respecting cultural preferences in the delivery of healthcare to Ethiopian immigrants: An interprofessional approach
(2017-09-27)Ethiopians, the second largest African immigrant population in the U.S., are subject to health disparities based on their language, cultural preferences, difficulties navigating a complex healthcare system, and failure of ... -
Want to speak to the school nurse NOW! Teaching school nurses de-escalation techniques through simulation
Parental verbal aggression against school personnel is increasing (May et al., 2010). In the school health suite, certified school nurses (CSN) often experience verbal aggression by parents when managing student outcomes. ... -
Weathering the perfect storm: A multifaceted strategy to improve nursing student retention
(2018-03-22)The experience of the leaders of one Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program during a time of significant challenge and change is described. Attendees will leave the session with ideas, tools and motivation that can ...