Browsing by Sigma Chapters "Gamma Psi at-Large"
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The attraction of nursing academia to practicing nurses: A phenomenological study
Nursing faculty shortage is a critical issue that required investigating because the demand for producing nurses is increasing. The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand the phenomenon of why nursing academia ... -
Benefits of oral health education in nutrition programs for at-risk infants, children, and mothers
Dental caries affects disadvantaged infants and children worldwide. An evaluation of parent's oral health beliefs and behaviors and education was provided during nutrition program visits for high risk families. This simple ... -
Breast cancer risk perception, knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and screening behaviors of Chamorro women in Guam
Background: Breast cancer is a serious public health issue in Guam and in the world. Chamorro women in Guam have the highest incidence and mortality rates of breast cancer among other ethnic groups of women living in Guam. ... -
Building a framework for school of nursing excellence: A Marianist way
This project initiated and evaluated faculty and student strategies to better promote the five Marianist principles in the educational setting. Faculty and students rated the most effective strategies for continuation and ... -
Clinical nurses' perceptions of nursing informatics competencies
This is a descriptive study undertaken to identify competencies and supporting knowledge and skills in informatics perceived to be necessary by nurses for nurses engaged in clinical practice. This study applied a ... -
Developing an evidence-based workplace wellness program for a Native Hawaiian clinical partner
Quality educational experiences for nursing students depend upon clinical sites with healthy work environments. To facilitate this mutual goal, BSN faculty and senior students collaborated with a clinical partner to design ... -
Development of the woman abuse screening tool
Researchers reported that 25%-33% of female trauma victims had injuries caused by battering. More than one million women per year seek medical care for injuries caused by battering. Of those who seek medical care, only one ... -
Disaster Risk Perception Among Native Hawaiians: A Photovoice Feasibility Study
(2017-10-25)Disaster preparedness is a growing priority. Photovoice is recognized for its capacity to give voice to marginalized communities, bolstering their capacity to share their perspective with policy makers. This study seeks ... -
Effects of conflict types and power style use among health professionals in interdisciplinary team collaboration
This research examined the effects of perceived conflict and power style use on interdisciplinary collaboration outcomes in an academic health sciences education project. Fifty-one nurse practitioner students, physician ... -
Efficacy of oral health promotion in primary care practice
(2016-03-17)Session presented on Sunday, July 26, 2015: Poor oral health continues to be a major health concern for children worldwide. Within the United States, dental caries are the most common chronic childhood disease, occurring ... -
Essentials of a BSN education and students with physical disabilities: Faculty perceptions
Increasing numbers of students with functional disabilities are eager to pursue nursing careers. However, they often meet a roadblock during the application or progression steps of nursing education. Changing the culture ... -
Exploration of patients' spiritual/religious beliefs and resuscitation decisions
The resuscitation decision, which has the potential to reverse a premature death or prolong the dying process, is complex and can be associated with spiritual/religious beliefs, values, and quality of life. The consequences ... -
Exposure to Secondhand Smoke and the Development of Childhood Caries: NHANES 2011-2012
(2016-07-13)Session presented on Thursday, July 21, 2016: According to the World Health Organization more than half of the children world-wide are exposed to tobacco smoke, with the majority of this exposure occurring at home. Recently ... -
Facilitating organizational socialization of adjunct clinical nursing faculty
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Tuesday, November 10, 2015: Organizational socialization of newly hired employees is facilitated by onboarding strategies that increase the employees' role clarity, occupational self-efficacy, and ... -
Global Service Learning Aboard the U.S. Navy's Pacific Partnership Mission
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Monday, November 9, 2015 and Tuesday, November 10, 2015: Nursing around the world is facing complex challenges to individual, community and global health. To be prepared to face these challenges, nursing ... -
Improving delirium care in hospitalized older adults: Impact of education on hospital aides as sitters
A practice-improvement project was designed to deliver an educational intervention to hospital aides to increase their knowledge, skill, and confidence in the role of sitter for hospitalized older adults with delirium with ... -
Leadership, growth, and relationship
To cap off the end of a Sigma Academy cohort, Academy scholars and other Sigma academy participants were charged with sharing their leadership journey and/or their Sigma Academy self-selected projects via a Pecha Kucha ... -
The perception of physical activity and social support for physical activity among Native Hawaiians 55 Years and older
Significance: The benefits of physical activity on healthy aging and longevity have repeatedly been identified. Despite these known benefits, sedentary living is a serious and pervasive health problem among older adults ... -
Preparing students as nurse leaders to ACT with conviction for social justice
(2016-09-16)Session presented on Monday, September 19, 2016: The Social Policy Statement of the American Nurse Association's Code of Ethics with Interpretive Statements (American Nurses Association, 2015) purports that in order to ... -
Psychometric evaluation of the knowledge, skills, and attitudes - Part I: Patient-centered Care Scale (KSAI-PCCS): A pilot study
Recognition that adverse events are a significant cause for morbidity and mortality has led to a rise in global efforts to improve patient safety. Adaptations are needed in healthcare institutions and at the educational ...
