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1991-2015 Longitudinal Prevalence Trends of Suicide Ideation Among High School Students in the U.S.
(2017-07-28)This study was designed to describe the longitudinal prevalence trends of high school students who had suicide ideation one or more times and to compare them in the different grade levels, genders, and races/ethnicities ... -
1991-2015 Trends of Adolescent Smoked First Whole Cigarette Before Age 13 in the U.S.
(2017-07-28)Tobacco use since young increases the risk of harmful health effects and lifelong nicotine addiction. The literature has studies that reported adolescent's first whole cigarette smoking before the age 13 prevalence trends. ... -
25th International Nursing Research Congress 2014 Conference Proceedings
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2015)The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) conducted its 25th International Nursing Research Congress at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 24-28 July 2014. More than 800 nurses from ... -
26th International Nursing Research Congress 2015 Conference Proceedings
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2016)The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) conducted its 26th International Nursing Research Congress in San Juan, Puerto Rico from 23-27 July 2015. More than 800 nurses from around the world gathered ... -
27th International Nursing Research Congress 2016 Conference Proceedings
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2017)The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) conducted its 27th International Nursing Research Congress in Cape Town, South Africa, 21-25 July 2016. More than 700 nurses from around the world gathered ... -
360-degree virtual reality increase students' confidence in clinical skills in simulation
This presentation highlights the benefits and attributes of 360-degree virtual reality in simulation. Nursing students experienced traditional simulation (control group) or the 360-degree virtual reality simulation ... -
38 vs 38.5C? SIRS indicator for pediatric sepsis screening
Poster presentationSession D presented Monday, September 30, 2:30-3:30 pmPurpose: Sepsis, severe sepsis, and septic shock (hereafter referred to collectively as sepsis) are significant contributors to pediatric morbidity ... -
70% Ethanol for Decontamination of Central Venous Lines Exposed to Calcineurin Inhibitors
(2017-02-23)Introduction: Tacrolimus, commonly used for GvHD prophylaxis is usually administered via a dedicated CVL and trough levels drawn from the unexposed lumen. Being an oil-based medication, it may be adsorbed to the inside ... -
AACN Standards for Healthy Work Environments: After More Than a Decade, Where Are We Now?
(2017-03-03)Session presented on March 18, 2017: Research confirms the inextricable link between healthy work environments and optimal outcomes for patients, healthcare professionals and organizations. Key evidence contributing to the ... -
ABMC Fire Safety in the OR-2017
Fire in the OR is an ever present danger, in all surgical and procedural areas. After experiencing a fire in the OR in 2016 ABMC set forth on and educational journey, designed to prevent this event from repeating itself ... -
Academic and Community Leaders Partnership for Prevention and Control of Emerging Diseases: Lesson From Rwanda
This abstract emphasize the role of partnership between school of nursing and community local leaders in prevention and control of emerging communicable and non communicable diseases. -
Academic interventions for ELL nursing students: A pilot program
Background and Review of Literature: Diversity in the nursing workforce has become a necessity. However, the number of minorities entering the nursing workforce remains low. Research has shown that English-Language ... -
Academic Leadership in Baccalaureate Nursing Programs: A Literature Review
(2016-03-17)Session presented on Saturday, July 25, 2015: Title: Academic Leadership in Baccalaureate Nursing Programs: A Literature Review Background: The aging population, lack of succession planning and leadership development in ... -
Academic Performance: The Role of Cognitive Engagement among Student Nurses in a Jamaican Community College
(2016-03-17)Session presented on Saturday, July 25, 2015: Purpose: Evidence indicates that a positive relationship exists between cognitive engagement and academic performance. The transition of nursing education from hospital based ... -
An Academic Practice Partnership in South Florida: Satisfaction of Nurses Who Participated
(2016-03-29)Session presented on Saturday, April 9, 2016, and Friday, April 8, 2016: Abstract: Nurse satisfaction is important in nursing and has been linked to retention and lower turnover. With the need for more quality nursing ... -
Academic to Clinical: Nursing and Physical Therapy Collaborative Attitudes After Interprofessional Simulation
An interprofessional simulation was developed that included Physical Therapy and Nursing students. This strategy was utilized to see if there was a change in attitudes towards collaboration with other health professions ... -
An Academic-Practice Collaboration to Improve a Critical Care Work Environment
A state university collaborated with an ICU to understand and reduce nurse turnover. Establishing and sustaining a healthy work environment must become a priority for nurse administers and managers due to the nursing ... -
An Academic-Practice Partnership to Transition Diverse Associate Degree Nursing Graduates into Acute Care and Community Health Settings
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Tuesday, November 10, 2015: An exceptional academic-practice partnership, funded by the Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA), has been developed by a Northeast University, two Associate ... -
Accelerating Care Using a Standardized Protocol for Psychiatric Emergency Patients
(2017-12-05)Poster presentation Session D presented Friday, September 15, 2017 Purpose: Behavioral health (BH) complaints are a component in one out of every eight emergency department visits. With the closing of many inpatient ... -
Access to Healthcare for Transgendered People
(2017-07-27)Transgendered people are more vulnerable and at risk in terms of certain diseases.Nurses have an important position in the protection of this group.Nurses should help to improve the quality of life of the people by making ...
