Browsing by Sigma Chapters "Nu Iota"
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Feasibility of a telehealth-delivered breathing intervention for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a debilitating chronic lung disease that affects approximately 100,000 individuals in the United States (US), with 30,000 to 40,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Dyspnea is experienced ... -
HIV pilot program for Chinese college students: Differences by gender
(2014-11-17)Session presented on Saturday, July 26, 2014: Purpose: Nearly 10 million young people between the ages of 15 and 24 are diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease annually. [1]. Young people are disproportionately ... -
Leading environmental health awareness to transform nursing practice
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Tuesday, November 10, 2015: In 2013, Nevada joined a handful of state nursing associations committed to enhancing their nurse's level of knowledge about environmental health (EH). As the single largest ... -
The lived experience of non-degreed learners from a time modified traditional baccalaureate in nursing program
By the year 2016, it is projected that a million new and replacement nurses will be needed throughout the United States. The traditional 4-year baccalaureate program alone cannot adequately sustain this demand. The immediacy ... -
More than just male nurses: Initiating sustainable processes and structures to promote and protect gender diversity among Nevada's male nursing workforce
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Saturday, November 7, 2015 and Sunday, November 8, 2015: With more than 3.1 million practicing members, nursing is recognized as the largest discipline in the U.S. health care system (Ahmed, Andrist, ... -
Novice nurse mentorship programs to transform professional development
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Monday, November 9, 2015 and Tuesday, November 10, 2015: Globally, the shortage of nurses continues despite increases in graduation rates. Nurses continue to leave the profession due to overall job ...