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HIV Risk Reduction Behaviors in Adolescent Females: The Influence of Mastery and Self-Esteem
(2001-11-10)AIDS is a leading cause of death in adolescent and young adult populations. Heterosexual transmission of HIV is the fastest growing mode of infection among women, and minority populations are affected disproportionately. ... -
Infant Feeding Decision: What New Mothers Have Told Us
(2007-11-04)Objective: To explore the infant feeding decision of new mothers and elicit their perspective regarding breastfeeding. Design: Descriptive exploratory. Setting: Postpartum units at seven birthing hospitals, including two ... -
Reiki: A Complementary, Biofield Therapy for Management of Postoperative Pain
(2012-01-04)(41st Biennial Convention) There is increasing interest in complementary and alternative therapies that do not rely on expensive, invasive technology, and are holistic in focus. Such therapies could improve pain management ... -
Student-Created Scenarios in the Human Patient Simulation Lab
(2012-01-04)(41st Biennial Convention) In recent years, there has been a great deal of interest in the use of human patient simulation (HPS) in nursing education. This presentation describes one novel approach for the use of this ... -
Promoting Individuals and Family Health During Retirement
(2012-01-04)(41st Biennial Convention) BACKGROUND: "Moving into retirement" is one of transition life moments that have to be adequately prepared (Meleis, 2010). Studying the impact of this transition on the lives of individuals and ... -
Surprise Findings from Pediatric Medication Administration OSCE Research: It's Not Only about the 5 Rights!
(2012-01-04)(41st Biennial Convention) One in ten patients is harmed while receiving health care in hospital settings (World Health Organization [WHO], 2008). The WHO has highlighted patient safety research as essential toward ... -
Succession Planning for Chief Nursing Officers in Acute Care Medical Centers in California
(2012-01-04)(41st Biennial Convention) Succession planning for CNE positions is a critical nursing leadership issue. Nursing is at the crossroads in the midst of a nursing shortage due to the rapid changes such as nursing retirement ... -
Use of Simulation to Identify Academic-Practice Gaps to Improve Healthcare
(2012-01-04)(41st Biennial Convention) The ongoing call for nursing education to incorporate simulation into the curriculum has resulted in nurse educators attempting to adopt new teaching strategies that enhance the student's learning ... -
Creating a Relationship-Based Learning Community in a College of Nursing
(2012-01-04)(41st Biennial Convention) Purpose: The purpose of this project was to implement strategies to improve employee and student satisfaction at a Midwest, single purpose College of Nursing. Methods : Creating a healthy ... -
Exerting Leadership with Students in the Utilization of Social Networking Sites
(2012-01-04)(41st Biennial Convention) As social networking sites and new communications technology become more enmeshed in the fabric of everyday life, the professional, ethical and legal implications of this sociological phenomenon ... -
The Current State of Evidence-Based Practice in Nurses Across the United States
(2012-01-04)(41st Biennial Convention) Background/Significance: Although multiple studies have supported that evidence-based practice (EBP) improves the quality of healthcare, enhances patient outcomes, reduces the geographic variation ... -
Caring in Nursing Practice: A Concept that Transcends Gender
(2012-01-04)(41st Biennial Convention) Nurses who are male represent approximately six percent of the nursing workforce in the United States. This minority representation begins in nursing education programs and extends into practice. ... -
Fact or Fiction?: Busting the Myths Surrounding New Graduate RN Transition
(2012-01-04)(41st Biennial Convention) Despite a variety of supportive initiatives, new graduate Registered Nurses (RNs) continue to report significant challenges when making the shift from academia to professional practice. The ... -
Factors Affecting Nurse Migration for Nursing Leaders to Consider to Improve Nurse Retention
(2012-01-04)(41st Biennial Convention) Purpose: Migration of nurses continues to concern global nursing leaders in this time of nursing shortage (Kingma, 2008). The purpose of this study was to examine factors influencing nurse ... -
Community Acquired MRSA: Evidence-Based Protocol for the Emergency Department
(2012-01-04)(41st Biennial Convention) Educational meetings with nurse practitioner and physician assistant providers were conducted in a hospital emergency department (ED) to increase provider knowledge of the evidence-based (EB) ... -
Factors Influencing Family Caregiver Burden in the Hospital in USA
(2012-01-04)(41st Biennial Convention) Purpose: The purpose of the study was to examine the relationships among patients' ADL dependence, symptoms, family support, quality of patient-family caregiver relationship, psychological ... -
Student and Registered Nursing Staff's Perceptions of 12-Hour Clinical Rotations in an Undergraduate Baccalaureate Nursing Program
(2012-01-04)(41st Biennial Convention) With today's increase in student enrollment in baccalaureate nursing education, it is more challenging to secure quality clinical placements with optimal learning experiences. Some clinical ... -
The Lived Experience of Inpatient Education Among Parents with Children Newly Diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
(2012-01-04)(41st Biennial Convention) A new diagnosis of cancer in a child can become the most challenging event in a parent's life. The multi-faceted therapies, as well as the prospect of complicated home care can add more stress ... -
Preventing Lymphedema for the Post-Mastectomy Patient with Papilla Gown and Education
(2012-01-04)(41st Biennial Convention) Jackson-Pratt drains are placed in the surgical site and remain there for seven to fourteen days to prevent fluid build-up and facilitate healing. Immediately after mastectomy, patients experience ... -
Implementation Experiences of a Evidence-Based Program to Reduce Sexual Risk Behavior Among Mexican Adolescents
(2012-01-04)(41st Biennial Convention) BACKGROUND: Reports estimate that 31% to 68% of Mexican teenagers have had sex and 72% never used a condom. Moreover, few evidence based HIV/AIDS prevention programs for adolescents have been ...
