Browsing by Sigma Chapters "Xi Theta"
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Advocacy: Are You Prepared?
(2015-01-15)Session presented on Friday, September 26, 2014: Purpose: The initial purpose of the research was to assess curriculum effectiveness on the topic of the nurses role as advocate in a Health Care Policy course through pre- ... -
A composite cognition instrument for nursing care of combat casualties
In the course of caring for military and civilian combat casualties, military nurses must make rapid, accurate decisions. When developing methods to teach nurses essential content for combat casualty care, it is important ... -
The effects of pre-operative orientation on outcomes for joint replacement surgery patients
(2012-9-12)The Pre-operative Joint Replacement Orientation class is designed to prepare patients for the complete experience of hip and knee replacement surgery. A collaborative PowerPoint presentation along with hands-on training ... -
Employment in Magnet-oriented Hospitals and socialization of students in clinical nurse specialist programs
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Saturday, November 7, 2015: Background and Purpose: Regional transformation of health care is possible with a more educated nursing workforce and the advancement of health care organizations to support ... -
From Patient Advocacy to Political Advocacy
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Saturday, November 7, 2015 and Sunday, November 8, 2015: Nurses identify themselves as patient advocates, but fewer nurses identify themselves as political advocates. Using the Political Astuteness ... -
Improving glycemic control among incarcerated men: A health promotion model
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Saturday, November 7, 2015: Statement of Problem: In California's state prison system, diabetic inmates are fed the same diet as the rest of the prison population, and many have poor blood glucose ... -
Medical Tourism: Trends, Certification, Opportunities
This presentation includes opportunities for nurses, emerging services and global impacts. This study was conducted in 2017, including visits to two countries, a literature review and Certification as a Medical Tourism ... -
Nurse Opinion Helps Shape Peer Review
(2016-09-26)Session presented on Monday, September 19, 2016: The direct care nurse aims to provide the highest standard of patient care, using evidence-based practice delivered in the safest manner. To achieve the highest standards ... -
Using a collaborative center for integrative reviews and evidence summaries to narrow the education-practice-research gap
The overarching purpose of this dissertation project was to design a collaborative center for integrative reviews and evidence summaries (CCIRES) to advance the state of the art and science of nursing knowledge and narrow ... -
Web-based pedagogical agents to facilitate critical thinking
(2016-07-19)Critical thinking is a desired outcome for higher education. Although critical thinking is described as an essential skill in nursing, not all new registered nurses meet these expectations. The goal is to provide instruction ...
