Browsing by Sigma Chapters "Upsilon Chi"
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Authentic work experiences of Chief Nursing Officers: A phenomenological inquiry
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Sunday, November 8, 2015: Background: Studies have shown that job dissatisfaction, increased workload demands, poor working conditions and high patient acuity (overload) are among the challenges facing ... -
Barriers of Contact Isolation Precautions: Healthcare Professional's Perceptions and Patient's Experiences
(2016-09-26)Session presented on Sunday, September 18, 2016: Abstract Title: Barriers of Contact Isolation Precautions: Healthcare Professional's Perceptions and Patient's Experiences Prepared By: Samantha K. Barber, SN Background: ... -
Competency and work environments among military and civilian perioperative registered nurses: A predictive model
This study examined the self-assessed competency levels, work environments, sub-specialty training and selected demographic characteristics of two groups—civilian and military (United States Navy) perioperative nurses. ... -
Evaluating the knowledge of those who teach: Doctorally-prepared faculty members' performance on the Certified Nurse Educator Examination
(2014-05-13)Session presented on: Friday, April 4, 2014: Nursing faculty are charged with the professional responsibility of formally educating nurses to fill entry-level and advanced practice positions. Given their responsibility, ... -
An Exploratory Case Study to Improve Critical Thinking in Beginning Nursing Students
(2017-10-26)Beginning nursing students are expected to develop study processes that enable them to learn how to apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate course material. This qualitative, single-embedded exploratory case study design ... -
Factors affecting the outcome of the National Council Licensure Examination among nontraditional learners from associate degree nursing programs
Background: The composition of student population in higher education is a reflection of a globalized society and current socioeconomic conditions. Characteristics of nontraditional adult learners have a significant impact ... -
Handoff communication among senior nursing students: A phenomenological study
Despite discussions in health care regarding poor communication and its link to patient safety, it was revealed in the literature that many student nurses are inadequately prepared to conduct handoff communication. Student ... -
Living Spiritual Care Praxis
Living Spiritual Care Praxis Theory was developed to assist nurses to be able to provide competent spiritual care. This theory is grounded in the practice of holistic nurses who provide competent spiritual care. The theory ... -
Millennial nurse manager perspectives on their leadership roles in the hospital setting: A phenomenological inquiry
(2017-10-23)This study explored the experience of being a Millennial Nurse Manager; seeking to understand how these young nurse managers make meaning of their lived experience. Understanding the Millennial Nurse Manager experience is ... -
Non-academic factors and outcomes on the NCLEX® for RNs among non-traditional learners
It is been discussed that Non-Traditional students in nursing face many challenges due to non-academic factors which are believed to have an effect in their NCLEX-RN results. This quantitative, no-experimental study intends ... -
Perceptions and cultural competence of nursing students who study abroad: Do outcomes outlast the experience?
This longitudinal, mixed methods study assessed the cultural competence and perceptions of 40 nursing students who attended a study abroad experience in one of four countries to determine changes in cultural competence ...
