Browsing College of Nursing and Health Innovation: Department of Nursing by Author "LeFlore, Judy"
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Academic Factors That Contribute To Pre-licensure Nursing Student Persistence
Flores, Cecilia (Nursing, 2014-07-14)The need for registered nurses is expected to grow exponentially in the next decade. As nurses retire and more Americans access the healthcare system, more than 400,000 nurses will be needed nationally (Auerbach, Buerhaus, ... -
Analysis of Rater Reliability Using a Faculty Developed, Revised OSCE Evaluation Instrument
Andrews, Tamara; 0000-0003-4685-1401 (2016-08-12)Nurse educators need valid and reliable instruments to evaluate student performance during summative clinical experiences and Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs). The purpose of this retrospective, secondary ... -
Parent Health Literacy And Communication With Diabetes Educators In A Pediatric Diabetes Clinic: A Mixed Methods Approach
Howe, Carol J. (Nursing, 2014-07-14)The association between low health literacy and poor patient-provider communication has been well established in adult patients. Little pediatric research has been reported on the relationship between parent health literacy ... -
Policy Analysis: Impact of Legislative Policy on Infant Mortality
Dunnam, Aimee T. (College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2014-11-08)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: This study examined the impact of health policy on infant mortality. Public Use Data Files were used to assess differences in groups before and after the initiation ... -
Reduction of Unplanned Extubations in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Fassino, Sharon (College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2014-11-21)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Unplanned extubations (UE) are a preventable adverse event which occurs when intubated patients have their endotracheal tubes (ETT) accidentally dislodged from ... -
The Relationship Between Faith-based Support And Physical Activity Levels Among African American Women In Faith Communities
Johnson, Sharon TaylorPhysical inactivity is the fourth leading risk factor for death worldwide, and is a major contributor for a number of chronic diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and cancer in the United States (CDC, ... -
Strategies To Improve Respiratory Outcomes In Premature Infants With Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Thomas, Patricia (Nursing, 2012-04-11)Infants born prematurely with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) are at high risk for complications from mechanical ventilation. Strategies are needed to minimize their days on the ventilator. The purpose of this study ... -
The role of platelets in the successful closure of the ductus arteriosus in premature infants after indomethacin treatment
Heilskov, Joan; 0000-0002-1060-003X (2015-12-07)Premature birth (birth before 37 weeks gestation) remain a global problem with negative consequences profundly affecting the infants, their families, and society. Persistent patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a significant ... -
Validation Of A Transcutaneous Bilirubin Nomogram In Identifying Hispanic Neonates At Risk For Hyperbilirubinemia
Engle, Nancy G. (Nursing, 2014-03-12)All newborns are at potential risk of adverse outcomes if they are not monitored for hyperbilirubinemia or if treatment for this problem is inadequate. Strategies are needed to accurately identify those newborns with ...