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View ArticleAdolescents and Young Adults with Sickle Cell Disease Transition Readiness to...
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Title: Establishing the content validity of an early extubation protocol: A quality improvement project for improving early extubation of CABG patients Authors: Williams, Alicia Abstract:...
View ArticleLiving With HIV: Is Hypertension Adequetly Addressed?
Title: Living With HIV: Is Hypertension Adequetly Addressed? Authors: Woodruff, Kathleen M. Abstract: Hypertension is an ongoing health concern for the aging U.S. population but is also a concern for...
View ArticleImpact of Transdisciplinary Heart Failure Program on Readmission Rates of...
Title: Impact of Transdisciplinary Heart Failure Program on Readmission Rates of Patients with Heart Falure Authors: Flores, Norma V. Abstract: Problem: Heart failure (HF) is a progressive disease that...
View ArticleEvaluation of Nurses' Competency in the Assessment of Neonatal Abstinence...
Title: Evaluation of Nurses' Competency in the Assessment of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Authors: Harrow, Cheryl Abstract: Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is a growing concern with the increased...
View ArticleUse and assessment of a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner on a Pancreatic...
Title: Use and assessment of a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner on a Pancreatic Cancer Web Site Authors: Grant, Marian Abstract: Abstract Patients with pancreatic cancer and their families struggle...
View ArticleMoving from Paper to Computer: A Shift Handoff Format
Title: Moving from Paper to Computer: A Shift Handoff Format Authors: Christensen, Patricia Abstract: Shift handoff is an integral component of the communication process used to transfer information...
View ArticlePilot Study: The Effect of Education on the Knowledge and Attitudes of Nurses...
Title: Pilot Study: The Effect of Education on the Knowledge and Attitudes of Nurses Regarding Pain Authors: Gift, Kathryn Abstract: Pain affects more than 76 million adults in the United States and is...
View ArticleDevelopment and Introduction of a Newly Developed Nurse Practitioner Run...
Title: Development and Introduction of a Newly Developed Nurse Practitioner Run Penile Rehabilitation Program Authors: Burns, Kristen Abstract: Prostate cancer is the most common non cutaneous cancer...
View ArticleScreening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Hospitalized Patients Using the...
Title: Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Hospitalized Patients Using the STOP-Bang Questionnaire Authors: Appleby, Tonya L. Abstract: Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common...
View ArticleIdentifying Competencies for Nursing Leadership
Title: Identifying Competencies for Nursing Leadership Authors: DeRuggiero, Kathy Abstract: Problem: Without aggressive intervention, the number of nurses in the U.S. workforce will plateau in 2015 and...
View ArticleImplementation of an Educational Program about Rapid Response Teams for...
Title: Implementation of an Educational Program about Rapid Response Teams for Intensive Care Unit Nurses Authors: Kratzen, Stephanie Abstract: Patients who exhibit critical changes in condition should...
View ArticleDeveloping a Patient Portal Business Plan Template for Health Care Systems
Title: Developing a Patient Portal Business Plan Template for Health Care Systems Authors: Postal, Susan Abstract: Background: A patient portal allows patients to access their medical information,...
View ArticleAssessment of a Chronic Disease Self-management Program to Increase Physical...
Title: Assessment of a Chronic Disease Self-management Program to Increase Physical Activity of Adults with Severe Mental Illness Authors: Strong, Julia R. Abstract: Compared to the general population,...
View ArticleJob Satisfaction of Nurse Practitioners Practicing Within a Centralized...
Title: Job Satisfaction of Nurse Practitioners Practicing Within a Centralized Leadership Model Authors: Kelly, Tara
View ArticleImplementation of De-Escalation Training to Medical-Surgical Nurses
Title: Implementation of De-Escalation Training to Medical-Surgical Nurses Authors: Ferrara, Kimberly Abstract: Problem: The American Nurses Association reports only 20% of nurses’ feel safe in their...
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