http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/6647 MINDS@UW Oshkosh is designed to store, index, distribute, and preserve research-based digital materials of UW Oshkosh. http://minds.wisconsin.edu:80/retrieve/5641 http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/6647 http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/35520 The effectiveness of a Midwestern sexual assault response team in initial response to sexual assault victims Geocaris, Amber The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the initial response of a Midwestern sexual assault response team (SART) to sexual assault victims. Sexual assault response teams were developed to provide more coordinated care to the victims of sexual assault and are comprised of community agencies, including law enforcement, advocacy, sexual assault nurse examiners (SANE), and human services. Neuman?s System Model was used as a framework for this study, with specific focus on secondary intervention as it related to the initial response of the SART to victims of sexual assault. This theory supports the efforts of SART to provide holistic care to victims of sexual assault, and to assist them in moving towards a state of health. Descriptive data from a convenience sample (n = 81) was utilized in this pilot study. An investigator-developed tool was utilized to collect quantitative, descriptive data. Agency personnel involved in SART from law enforcement, human services, advocacy, and SANE collected this retrospective data. Findings revealed demographic similarities between the convenience sample and national samples. Results indicated that most victims consented to law enforcement involvement and follow-up with victim advocacy. Further data collection is needed to fully evaluate the effectiveness of the initial response of the SART. A Clinical Paper Submitted In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements For the Degree of Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner --University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 2009 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:13:42 GMT http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/35508 Nurse practitioners' promotion of oral health care practices in underinsured and uninsured adults Ray, Vicki C. The purpose of this study was to explore how nurse practitioners promote oral health care in their underinsured and uninsured adult patients, as well as to identify factors that discourage and encourage the integration of oral health promotion. The lack of access to oral health care is a complex problem facing many Americans, especially the economically disadvantaged. The Surgeon General?s Report on Oral Health emphasizes a need for a collaborative effort and call to action in promoting oral health. Many times nurse practitioners serve as an individual?s point of first contact with the health care system. Nurse practitioners are in a position to influence the oral health care practices of individuals who otherwise may receive no oral health care. Pender?s Health Promotion Model (HPM) was used as a framework for this study. The HPM is based on assumptions that clients play an active role in their health care behavior and health maintenance (Pender, 1996). This study used a descriptive design. The convenience sample was nineteen nurse practitioners who provided preventative and acute health care services, and are practicing in several clinics serving the underinsured and uninsured adult population in the Midwest. Data collection consisted of a demographics and an open-ended questionnaire relating to oral health care promotion practices. This questionnaire was mailed to participants. Anonymity and confidentiality was maintained by using numbers to identify questionnaires and asking participants not to sign their names. A narrative analysis of answers provided in the self report was implemented to identify categories and connection from the narrative content. Respondents reported that their awareness of the connection between oral health and general health was the main reason they incorporated oral health care promotion in practice. They also reported many barriers the underinsured and uninsured adult populations face which make it difficult to help them with their oral health care needs. Mentioned throughout the data are lack of access, lack of time, patient and provider priorities, and cost. Over half of the respondents felt they needed more knowledge about how to screen for and promote good oral hygiene among the underinsured and uninsured patients. A Clinical Paper Submitted In partial Fulfillment of the Requirements For the Degree of Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner -- University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 2009 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:34:07 GMT http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/35504 The public administration problem of annexation and boundary disputes Ryer, Eric J. A Field Project Submitted In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements For the Degree of Master of Public Administration -- University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 2009 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:29:37 GMT http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/35502 Looking beyond the five-factor model: college self-efficacy as a moderator of the relationship between Tellegen?s big three model of personality and Holland?s model of vocational interest types Barrett, Elizabeth A. The Five-Factor Model (FFM) of personality and Tellegen?s Big Three Model of personality were compared to determine their ability to predict Holland?s RIASEC interest types. College self-efficacy was examined as a moderator of the relationship between Tellegen?s Big Three model and the RIASEC interest types. A sample of 194 college freshmen (i.e., less than 30 credits completed) was drawn from the psychology participant pool of a mid-sized Midwestern university. Instruments included the International Personality Item Pool (IPIP) to measure the FFM; the Multidimensional Personality Questionnaire Brief Form (MPQ-BF) to measure Tellegen?s Big Three model of personality; the College Self-Efficacy Inventory (CSEI) to measure college selfefficacy; and the Self Directed Search (SDS) to measure Holland?s RIASEC model of vocational interests. Findings from correlational analyses supported previous research regarding relationships among the FFM and the RIASEC interest types, and relationships among Tellegen?s Big Three and the RIASEC interest types. As hypothesized and tested via regressions for each of the six interest types, Tellegen?s Big Three model predicted all six vocational interests types (p < .001 for all), while the FFM only predicted two types at p < .05. College self-efficacy did not moderate the relationship between Tellegen?s Big Three and the RIASEC interest types. Implications and future research are discussed. A Thesis Submitted In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements For the Degree of Master of Science - Psychology Industrial/Organizational -- University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 2009 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:26:07 GMT http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/35500 Managing chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in oncology patients Allain, Jennifer H. Advanced practice nurses (APNs) play a key role in symptom management for cancer patients. Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) is one of the most distressing symptoms experienced by cancer patients and often continues to be uncontrolled even with the use of antiemetic medications. Advanced practice nurses can play a role in the integration of natural alternative complementary (NAC) therapies with conventional treatment for symptom management in cancer patients. The purpose of this study was to answer the research questions: 1. Are APNs assessing and treating CINV? 2. Are APNs knowledgeable about NAC therapies for CINV? 3. What specific interventions are APNs using for CINV? 4. Are APNs knowledgeable about acupuncture for CINV? This study used the theory of comfort proposed by Katharine Kolcaba as a framework to assess the interventions nurse practitioners are using to ensure comfort in oncology patients. For nursing, the theory presents a holistic approach to symptom management. The researcher used a descriptive design. The researcher used a convenience sample of 108 APNs in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Data were collected through a questionnaire asking about the preferred interventions for CINV, including acupuncture. The APNs? reasons for using the pharmacological and NAC therapy interventions were also explored. Participants were asked about their interest in acupuncture as an alternative method for managing CINV. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and narrative analysis. A Clinical Paper Submitted In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements For the Degree of Master of Science in Nursing - Adult Health and Illness -- University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 2009 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:21:30 GMT http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/35498 The relationship between police decentralization and violent and property crimes for Madison, Wisconsin Freedman, Jason E. A Field Project Submitted In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements For the Degree of Master of Public Administration -- University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 2009 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:16:01 GMT http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/35496 How do advanced practice nurses promote medication compliance in the elderly? Landon, Sheila Marie Background: The elderly are the fastest growing segment of the population and there are high degrees of chronicity associated with the aging process. Inappropriate prescribing to elderly patients is increasing. It is not uncommon for older patients to receive one or more medications from their primary health care provider and additional medications from specialty physicians, with each provider unaware of medications prescribed by others. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine how advanced practice nurses (APNs) promote medication compliance in the elderly. Sample and Setting: The participants were obtained through the Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing and were chosen by the researcher. The listing included all APNs from the state of Wisconsin. The sample was derived from APNs practicing in Brown, Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano, and Waupaca counties. These counties reflect the Northeastern Wisconsin region. The sample was obtained through a random selection of every fifth name from the list. A provider questionnaire was mailed to the APN?s home and returned to the researcher. The inclusion criteria included any male or female APN with prescription privileges, provider for any elderly person 65 years or older and resides in the above named counties. Design and Method: This study was a descriptive qualitative design. Qualitative content analysis method was used to formulate descriptions of the questionnaire. Data analysis revealed that three main themes emerged: Simplify Dosing Schedules, Frequent Follow Ups, and Affordable Medications. Implications: In light of the importance of medication compliance in modulating patient outcomes, advanced practice nurses need to recommend strategies to integrate medication compliance. The findings from this study confirm that advanced practice nurses should have the knowledge, attitude, and skills to follow an appropriately prescribed regimen. Multidisciplinary efforts to promote medication compliance may improve the outcome. Many elderly patients are unaware of the importance of complying with the medication regime which is reflected in their reports of not taking medications when they feel better or if their condition worsened. Advanced practice nurses are in a unique position to educate patients about the importance in medication compliance. A Clinical Paper Submitted In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements For the Degree of Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner -- University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 2009 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:10:01 GMT http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/35494 The effects of age priming on recalling age positive/negative and consistent/inconsistent behaviors Knepple, Amy M. Age stereotypes, both positive and negative, are unique because people who hold them will one day become part of that stereotyped group. The current research asked if age priming college students (N = 61) affects their memory for pictorial images of older persons. Participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups (one year from now prime, age 70 prime, and no prime). After writing about the future self (in one year or at the age 70), or simply receiving the instructions (no prime), each participant was shown a series of images depicting stereotypes of older adults, both positive and negative and consistent and inconsistent. Research on priming suggested that having participants think about themselves at age 70 would influence identification with a new in-group (older adults). However, all groups remembered more negative (p < .001) and inconsistent ( p < .001) stereotype pictures of older adults. This may be due to the novelty of the images. The priming of a different age group may also be difficult because college students strongly identify with their roles as young adults. Future research should assess if different types of priming affect memory for age stereotyped behaviors. A Thesis Submitted In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements For the Degree of Master of Science - Psychology, Experimental at The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 2009 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:01:37 GMT http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/35492 The Things that Create and Sustain Pegram, Alexis F. A Thesis Submitted In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements For the Degree of Master of Arts-English at The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 2009 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:54:47 GMT http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/35490 Critical Thinking: Student Dispositions Fritsch, Fay L. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) has identified critical thinking as an essential element of baccalaureate nursing framework and curriculum (2008). The expectation of baccalaureate-prepared nurses is a competency of inquiry, analysis, critical thinking, and communication within a variety of methods including written and oral communication. The purpose of this study was (a) to identify the critical thinking disposition of baccalaureate degree nursing students, (b) to compare the critical thinking disposition of first semester baccalaureate degree nursing students with final semester baccalaureate degree nursing students, and (c) to correlate student critical thinking disposition with selected demographic variables. Benner?s Novice to Expert theory provided the theoretical framework for this descriptive, comparative study. The California Critical Thinking Disposition Inventory measured the criterion variable of critical thinking and the seven subscales: truth-seeking, open-mindedness, analyticity, systematicity, critical thinking self-confidence, inquisitiveness, and maturity. The research design for this study was a descriptive, comparative design. The descriptive design was used to describe the critical thinking disposition of first and final semester baccalaureate degree nursing students. The comparative design was utilized to compare the critical thinking disposition of first semester to final semester baccalaureate degree nursing students. The sample consisted of 64 students (34 Sophomore II students and 30 Senior II students) in the nursing program. Results indicate that there is not a statistically significant difference in critical thinking disposition between Sophomore II and Senior II students (t[62]=1.96, ns; d=.50). However, there was an increase in the mean disposition between the Sophomore II students (M=311.15) and the Senior II students (M=325.03). There are serious implications for patients? well-being, as well as significant legal liability for nurses who fail to master critical thinking. Nurses must manage risk, as well as safe practice, for themselves and their patients. The rapidly changing world of healthcare increasingly demands nurses to be proficient in managing complex information, technology, and compounding patient disease states. Nursing students must rise to this challenge. A Thesis Submitted In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements For the Degree of Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner -- University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 2009 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:48:49 GMT http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/35100 Women in Islam Riffat, Raazia Ahmad, Dure-Ajam A presentation by Dure-Ajam Ahmad and Raazia Riffat about Women in Islam. This presentation was given on March 8th, 2009 as part of International Women's Day on the campus of University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. This presentation was given on behalf of Lajna Oshkosh. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:30:43 GMT http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/35098 Frida Kahlo Discovering our Inner Artist Greylord, Teale A presentation by Teale Greylord about artist Frida Kahlo. This presentation was given on March 8th, 2009 as part of International Women's Day on the campus of University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:24:21 GMT http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/35096 Nonviolent Peaceforce Frisch, Ann A presentation by Ann Frisch about the organization Nonviolent Peaceforce. This presentation was given on March 8th, 2009 as part of International Women's Day on the campus of University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:07:11 GMT http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/35094 The Lavender LGBTQ Resource Center The February/March 2009 issue of The Lavender. Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:58:59 GMT http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/35092 The Lavender LGBTQ Resource Center Newsletter of the LGBTQ Resource Center at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:58:59 GMT