Browsing by Sigma Chapters "Nu Omicron at-Large"
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Cardiovascular knowledge, beliefs and healthcare practices of the Amish in Northern Indiana
Background. The Amish are a conservative ethno-religious Christian subculture who are doubling in number every 14 years. There are now more than 249,000 located in 28 states and Ontario, Canada. To our knowledge, no previous ... -
Evidence-based quality improvement strategies to prevent errors during the night shift
A direct correlation exists between nurse fatigue and an increased incidence of errors in the workplace (Zion & Shochat, 2019). This project identified evidence-based strategies aimed at reducing the amount of errors ... -
Evidence-based quality improvement strategies to reduce nursing burnout during the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 Pandemic has increased the burnout rates experienced by nurses. This project used an evidence-based quality improvement approach to promote patient safety and increase professional well-being. A cause-and-effect ... -
The impact of frequent injections for hematopoietic growth factor support on patients receiving chemotherapy: an observational study
(BioMed Central Ltd, 2003-09-19)Quality of life may be affected by daily injections of supportive hematopoietic growth factor medication, which is frequently required by patients with cancer undergoing chemotherapy. The objective of the study was to ... -
Incorporating Flipped Classroom Strategies Into a Nursing Research Course
(2017-07-26)This poster will present the incorporation of flipped classroom strategies into a nursing research course. The specific strategies implemented to engage students in learning, synthesizing and applying the content will be ... -
Integrating Healthy People 2020 into a Health Assessment Course
(2016-03-17)Session presented on Saturday, July 25, 2015: Health assessment is one of the first nursing courses offered in the curriculum. With the advent of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act a significant focus will be ... -
Longevity at the Bedside: Exploring Why Nurses Stay
Nursing is the largest workforce in healthcare. Little focus has been given to why experienced nurses remain at the bedside in a single acute care setting for ten years or more. The lack of information regarding why nurses ... -
Nurses' perception of caring using a Relationship-Based Care Model
(2018-03-23)Studies are lacking which examine nurses’ perception of caring when using a relationship-based care (RBC) model. This study examines nurses’ perception of caring including the dimensions of caring that nurses ... -
Reducing workplace violence in the emergency department through evidence-based quality improvement
This evidence-based quality improvement nursing project aims to investigate the most effective research-based strategies to reduce workplace violence in the emergency department and promote a healthy work environment. -
A strategy to increase high stakes exit exam success
Do your students know how to prepare for high-stakes exit exams in order to pass the first time? Faculty developed a strategy and guideline to help students prepare for the exam, to learn how to utilize online resources ... -
Using interprofessional simulations designed for competent-to-expert clinicians in an acute care to promote effective teamwork
This interprofessional simulation program was designed to meet the educational needs of competent-to-expert-level clinicians in the acute care setting. High-fidelity simulations scenarios were developed using QSEN competencies ... -
Utilizing concept maps and clinical conferences to assess clinical judgement in pre-licensure nursing students
(2018-06-12)This presentation will discuss the use of concept mapping to assess the clinical judgement of pre-licensure nursing students. The benefits and limitations for the students and the clinical faculty will be discussed.