Browsing Sigma Leadership Events by Review Type "Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host"
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A retrospective study measuring BMI and related comorbidities before and after bariatric surgery
This study examines the differences between adults body mass index, hemoglobin A1c, hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease, sleep apnea, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes status. Current medications will also be taken ... -
Academic leadership: Reducing barriers to student veterans in nursing education
(2016-09-16)Session presented on Monday, September 19, 2016: Transitioning from the regimented culture, traditions, and teamwork of military life to the less structured and individual focused culture of American higher education can ... -
Academic preparation of global health leaders
The preparation for nurses as global leaders begins in the basic academic program, however the amount and emphasis on this important topic varies greatly. A descriptive study was undertaken to discern knowledge of nursing ... -
Academic to clinical: Nursing and physical therapy collaborative attitudes after interprofessional simulation
An interprofessional simulation was developed that included Physical Therapy and Nursing students. This strategy was utilized to see if there was a change in attitudes towards collaboration with other health professions ... -
Achieving work-life balance in an ambulatory surgery center
With more than one million nurses retiring in the next 15 years (American Association of Colleges of Nursing [AACN] (2016), it is important to identify the modifiable factors, including scheduling and the availability of ... -
Action-logics and the impact of leadership maturity in nurse executives to support speaking up
(2016-09-16)Session presented on Monday, September 19, 2016: Health care organizations typically have a hierarchical structure, with physicians dominant and nurses subordinate. The challenge to open and honest communication between ... -
Advanced nursing education: Critical factors that influence diploma and associate degree nurses to advance
(2016-09-26)Session presented on Monday, September 19, 2016: This grounded theory study sought to unearth the critical factors that motivate nurses to advance academically. The study aimed to gain an understanding of the social ... -
Advancing health in the 21st century through spiritually-guided health risk interceptions (SGHRI)
(2015-01-15)Session presented on Thursday, September 25, 2014: The relationship between spirituality and health is evident in the literature. Additionally, approaches to health promotion guided by spirituality have proven ... -
Advancing the Voice of Nursing Through Leadership: The Current State of the Evidence Base
Key themes related to leadership in nursing and nursing education in the current, evidence-based literature will be explored in the context of nursing education, nursing practice, and health care delivery and policy. ... -
Advocacy: Are you prepared?
(2015-01-15)Session presented on Friday, September 26, 2014: 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- and ... -
Aligning AONE and Quad Council Nursing Leadership competencies in an online graduate nursing administration program
This presentation describes the development and utilization of a clinical evaluation tool that integrates AONE and Quad Council Nursing Leadership domains in an online Master of Science in Nursing Administration program ... -
Amish communities
(2015-01-15)Session presented on Thursday, September 25, 2014: The use of herbal medications or alternative therapies is a practice widely used in many Amish cultures and rural communities. Often times, Amish patients do not view ... -
Analysis of improvement in nurse leaders' professional presentation skills following a unique educational intervention
(2015-01-15)Session presented on Saturday, September 27, 2014: Expert communication skills are essential for nurse leaders to effectively influence health care delivery at institutional, community, national, and global levels. ... -
Antipsychotic reduction and increased resident engagement in long-term care
(2015-01-15)Session presented on Friday, September 26, 2014: Purpose: Long-term care organizations are working to reduce the use of antipsychotic medications, particularly among residents with dementia. Non-pharmacological methods ... -
Anxiety, depression, and quality of life in patients with the diagnosis of metastatic uveal melanoma
Psychosocial needs of patients with metastatic uveal melanoma (MUM) have not been routinely assessed and addressed in clinical practice. Yet, awareness of patients' anxiety, depression, and perceived quality of life in ... -
AP4NP: Academic partnerships for nurse practitioner students - Creating designated preceptorships in primary care clinics
(2016-09-26)Session presented on Monday, September 19, 2016: Purpose Statement: The University of Michigan-Flint Department of Nursing (UM-Flint DON) is providing and evaluating Academic Partnerships with Primary Care Clinics to ... -
Application of Mezirow’s Transformative Learning Theory to Simulation in Nursing Education
The use of simulation in nursing education has become commonplace as a method of instruction and evaluation, but the theoretical basis requires further exploration. Mezirow's Transformative Learning Theory (TLT) is an adult ... -
Applying evidence-based practice to advance leadership in practice among graduate nursing students
Graduate students need a firm knowledge and application of evidence-based practice (EBP) and research in order to promote positive outcomes in patient populations and healthcare practice settings. A capstone project can ... -
Applying the model supported and empowered to support faculty's growth and competence in curriculum
(2016-09-16)Session presented on Monday, September 19, 2016: Nurse faculty may be unprepared to develop or evaluate curriculum, as this is not a part of usual practice (Anderson, 2009). Educators may be recruited from non-education ... -
APRN transformational leadership: Implementation of advanced practice nursing leadership structure within an academic medical center
(2016-09-26)Session presented on Tuesday, September 20, 2016: To meet the health care drivers of cost-effective, high quality and safe patient care, there has been a rapid growth in the number of APRNS across multiple clinical settings. ...