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View article: Examining health and wellbeing of student athletes in a BSN program to strategically impact student retention
Examining health and wellbeing of student athletes in a BSN program to strategically impact student retention Open
The purpose of this research is to examine student perceptions of their mental health and well-being to foster retention. Identifying and understanding these perceptions is pertinent to program development, which ultimately impacts the fac…
View article: Maintenance of CPR skills among nursing students trained using Resuscitation Quality Improvement® program
Maintenance of CPR skills among nursing students trained using Resuscitation Quality Improvement® program Open
This study demonstrated that brief practice of CPR skills at the RQI® simulation station every 3 months with real-time feedback was highly effective for maintaining students' competence in compressions and ventilation. Once the RQI® progra…
View article: Evaluation of nutritional literacy among undergraduate nursing students
Evaluation of nutritional literacy among undergraduate nursing students Open
Background/Objective: It is difficult to describe or quantify the extensiveness and importance of the nurses’ role in direct patient care. Although Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) are available, it is often the nurse who is tasked…
View article: Interprofessional Education to Impact Professional Nursing Clinical Practice
Interprofessional Education to Impact Professional Nursing Clinical Practice Open
Since the Joint Commission issued its roadmap for hospitals in 2010 outlining the need for interprofessional collaboration for safety, quality, and effectiveness in patient care, institutions have sought to improve the healthcare environme…
View article: Association between Sexual Activity and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine Initiation and Completion among College Students
Association between Sexual Activity and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine Initiation and Completion among College Students Open
HPV vaccination is most effective if received before initiation of sexual activity. Previous studies suggested that young adult women who were not sexually active were not interested in receiving the vaccine because they did not think it w…
View article: Utilizing a Flipped Classroom Approach to Facilitate Learning in the Health Sciences: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Utilizing a Flipped Classroom Approach to Facilitate Learning in the Health Sciences: A Systematic Review of the Literature Open
It is essential that the training occurring across programs in the health sciences not only provides students with the knowledge necessary to correctly perform their role, but also to safely practice as health care professionals in the wor…
View article: Mentoring in Radiologic Science
Mentoring in Radiologic Science Open
View article: Does Motivation Predict Persistence and Academic Success?
Does Motivation Predict Persistence and Academic Success? Open
This study researches the relationship between motivation and academic success as measured by the Valence, Instrumentality, and Expectancy Scale. Utilizing Vroom's Expectancy Theory as the framework, the research assesses the responses of …