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The mid-twentieth century marked a critical turning point in the history of race and American nursing. The political strategies traditionally employed by Black Americans for racial advancement and health improvement, particularly self-help and racial solidarity, gave way to new …
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is a term applied to treatments that are not part of conventional medicine, and in some cases, they may be used instead of conventional medicine. One national study and several international studies have identified the frequency of CM…
Purpose. The purpose of this quality improvement (QI) project was to develop and implement an accessible, culturally sensitive educational intervention, a brief PowerPoint presentation designed for healthcare providers and staff of the Sells Hospital ED who provide care to membe…
The discourse on the cultural practice of FGC has captured a lot of attention over the last several decades, and with international migration propelling what was once a private cultural practice onto the global stage, FGC has become a fixture in the international human rights an…
Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a viral respiratory disease caused by SARS-CoV-2. Critical cases evolve into an acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) with bilateral infiltrates, intrapulmonary shunting, and hypoxemia requiring intubation. A rescue treatme…
Stroke is a critical health issue that largely affects individuals’ overall life. Sleep-related factors are emerging risk factors of stroke, and their relationships with stroke have been less investigated compared to other risk factors. The purpose of this study was to examine w…
Many factors revolve around scholarly writing, especially in an RN to BSN program. Many nursing leaders have reported scholarly writing as an area students struggle with during their academic careers. Online writing orientations can help aid in this dilemma, yet few universities…
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a significant public health concern as it is a leading cause of mortality, morbidity and disability in the United States. According to the World Health Organization, TBI is expected to become the third leading cause of death and disability in the …
Background: There is compelling evidence in western literature that stress during pregnancy negatively affects birth outcomes resulting in preterm birth (PT) (<37 weeks gestation) and low birth weight (LBW) (<2500g). Life events have been recognized as intervening factors that c…
The purpose of this dissertation was to evaluate infant feeding practices including breastfeeding duration, introduction of complementary foods, breastfeeding practices and beliefs, and the relationships of those factors with mothers' and infants' nutritional status. Specific Ai…
This study focused on the knowledge and exposure of obstetrical nursing supervisors to the practice of female genital mutilation/female circumcision. Anecdotal data indicates that immigrant women who are affected by FGM/FC, are frequenting delivery rooms in United States hospita…
The purpose of this study is to describe South Sudanese refugee women's perceptions of access to, use of, and their culture's influence on their access to and use of healthcare after resettling in the United States. Background: The prolonged civil-war and famine in the African n…
The purpose of this quantitative research study was to identify the critical thinking dispositions of undergraduate nursing students and nursing faculty in Southwestern Nigeria. Critical thinking dispositions are required for critical thinking skills. People who have critical th…
Background: The 4th Millennium Developmental Goal (MDG-4) commits the international community to reduce child mortality by two-thirds between 1990 and 2015. Neonatal mortality accounts for 30-40% of worldwide child mortality. Globally, 99% of these deaths occur in low and middle…
By 2030, sub-Saharan Africa is projected to be the epicenter of the tobacco epidemic. In Ethiopia there is an opportunity to avert an increase in tobacco-induced diseases; however, local data is needed to inform proactive contextualized tobacco control interventions. This cross-…
Research priorities in nursing education include identifying education models focused on caring for diverse patient populations in various settings (NLN, n.d.). The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore, discover, and analyze the values, beliefs, and practices of newl…
Background: Combat-related posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS), with or without a diagnosis of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can negatively impact soldiers and their families. PTSS has been linked to increased domestic violence, divorce and soldier suicides, yet few stud…
Approximately 1.76 million men and women have served in the Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) military campaigns since October 2001. The transition from living in a war zone to resuming a fulfilling life at home is often difficult for veterans. T…