Browsing Dissertations by Author "Nursing"
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STUDENT ATTITUDES REGARDING GLOBAL HEALTH POLICY DURING AN INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL IMMERSION PROGRAM IN GUATEMALA
Jones-Locklear, Jennifer Dawn (East Carolina University, 2018-12-06)As the world population explodes the need for health professionals who have positive attitudes toward cultural diversity and a willingness to learn about other cultures is essential to providing optimal care to these ... -
Student retention in associate degree nursing programs in north carolina
Smith, Linda D. (East Carolina University, 2013)no -
The Impact of COVID-19 on the Work System's Influence on Care Processes and Ambulation Outcomes
Jones-Hooker, Christa (East Carolina University, 2022-07-15)Ambulation is one of the most frequently reported missed nursing care activities for hospitalized patients. The COVID-19 pandemic forced hospitals to make systems changes to minimize transmission of the disease and compromised ... -
The Impact of COVID-19 on the Work System's Influence on Care Processes and Ambulation Outcomes
Jones-Hooker, Christa (East Carolina University, 2022-07-15)Ambulation is one of the most frequently reported missed nursing care activities for hospitalized patients. The COVID-19 pandemic forced hospitals to make systems changes to minimize transmission of the disease and compromised ... -
The Lived Experience of Nursing Staff in Skilled Nursing Facilities: Identification of Urinary Tract Infection in Residents
Delgado, Kimberly F (East Carolina University, 2022-12-01)Annually, 50-70% of skilled nursing facility (SNF) residents receive at least one antibiotic, with up to 75% of those prescribed inappropriately. One-third of the antibiotic prescriptions are ordered to treat urinary tract ... -
Toward increasing leadership capacity in nurses: an exploration of the state and future perspectives of leadership education in pre-licensure baccalaureate nursing programs.
Miles, Jane (East Carolina University, 2015)The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the state and future perspectives of leadership education in pre-licensure baccalaureate nursing programs. Study objectives were to describe nurse educator and practice ... -
Understanding the Relationship Between Key Clinical Variables of Childhood Malnutrition and Time-To-Recovery In Guatemala
Braxton, Morgan E (East Carolina University, 2022-04-29)Guatemala has the highest rates of malnutrition in Latin America, and with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of Guatemalans experiencing food insecurity doubled. The purpose of the study was to understand ... -
The use of grounded theory to develop a framework for understanding student retention in community college nursing programs
Priode, Kimberly (East Carolina University, 2013)Gaining admission into pre-licensure nursing programs has proven to be quite difficult for the average college student. Topping the list of crucial priorities for many academic institutions is the retention of these nursing ... -
What Is Good Nursing Care? The Lived Meaning of Quality Nursing Care for Practicing Nurses
Burhans, Linda Maas (East Carolina University, 2008-04-11)Healthcare quality in the United States of America (USA) is the subject of intense criticism. Although quality nursing care is vital to patient outcomes and safety, meaningful quality improvements have been disturbingly ...