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This cross-sectional study explored the perceptions and behaviors toward colorectal cancer screening and the predictors of adherence to colorectal cancer and polyps screening recommendations among...
The purpose of this evidence-based project was to develop an education program on diabetic foot ulcer wound care treatment and prevention in the elderly for registered nurses in the long term acute...
The primary aim of this paper is to provide long term care facilities effective teaching tools and methods to use with their initial and ongoing staff, to maintain staff readiness when faced with...
Student nurses spend valuable, yet limited amount of time in their clinical facilities to bridge the gap between theory and practical application. They work closely with staff nurses in shift-long...
Faculty Poster, Week of Scholarship, presented at Faculty Poster Session, April 5, 2017.
Older adults with dementia present a higher risk for falls than their healthy counterparts due to disease-related cognitive and physical changes and deconditioning from low mobility during...
With 108,335 people on kidney replacement therapy in the United States, the need for kidney transplantation has increased. In 1998 there were 40,825 on the national waiting list for a kidney...
The objective of this study was to evaluate sleep disturbances, review treatment methods, and develop a plan of treatment options utilizing sleep hygiene methods. A review of literature included sleep...
Note: The co-author of this thesis is Cassia Chevillon. See the attached thesis cover page. This prospective, randomized controlled trial was conducted to evaluate the impact of multifaceted...
Anxiety is high in parents with children undergoing a posterior spinal fusion. The research found demonstrates that it is important to have the proper educational materials, and to address the...
Horizontal violence among nurses is cited as one of leading causes of the dissatisfaction among nurses and consequently creates a crippling effect on the nursing shortage and turnover. To increase...
Central line-associated bloodstream infections are one of the leading causes of health care associated infections. To decrease and prevent morbidity, mortality, and costs of care, it is the objective...
Given the projected increasing shortage of well-prepared nurses, particularly at the baccalaureate level, the climate of limited resources for adequate RN training, and high attrition rates among NNs...
With the baby boomer generation getting older and having to care for their parents, it has become apparent that end of life discussions are becoming more frequent. Many elderly persons have identified...
Today, more children in the United States are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder than childhood cancer, juvenile diabetes, and pediatric AIDS combined. Research is currently being conducted...
Challenges exist among hospital staff in performing high quality cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) according to the 2010 international guidelines. Effective and uninterrupted chest compressions...