Browsing UW-Oshkosh Office of Graduate Studies by Author "Marnocha, Suzanne"
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Critical Thinking: Student Dispositions
Fritsch, Fay L. (2009-07-15)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 ... -
EVALUATION OF A FALLS PREVENTION PROGRAM FOR THE RURAL ELDERLY
Coughlin, DaRae M. (2010-05)Falls are a major concern in the elderly population because of the significant impact on health status and quality of life. Falls are the leading cause of unintentional deaths in persons 65 and older. Modifiable risk factors ... -
THE EXPERIENCE OF LIVING WITH UNCERTAINTY: RECEIVING A SOLID ORGAN TRANSPLANT
Sasse, Tiffany A. (2010-05)The journey from diagnosis that an organ has failed to transplant is extensive. However, the journey does not end there. The process of receiving an organ transplant is only the beginning of a new journey and time of ... -
HOSPITAL EDUCATORS' EXPECTATIONS OF ENTRY-LEVEL GRADUATE NURSES
Buteyn, Priscilla Navis (2010-05)Nursing has recognized a dramatically changing practice environment. Graduate nurses are exposed to greater challenges and stresses than in previous decades. In a competitive healthcare delivery system, where cost ... -
How do advanced practice nurses promote medication compliance in the elderly?
Landon, Sheila Marie (2009-07-15)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 ... -
The Lived experience of heart disease : a woman's perspective
Woulf, Amanda L. (2011-05)Every minute a woman in the United States dies from cardiovascular disease (Weiss, 2009). Despite the prevalence of heart disease, women continue to underestimate the threat of heart disease. The diagnosis of heart disease ... -
The Lived experience of Native Americans diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Novy, Travis R. (2011-05)Background: Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is a deadly condition and is endemic among Native Americans. When T2DM is mismanaged or undermanaged there can be severe long-term disability including blindness, heart disease, and ... -
Perception of general health and self-efficacy for the coronary artery bypass graft patient
Schaffer, Sandra (2009-04-10)The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between perception of general health and self-efficacy in the coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) patient. Following CABG, risk factor modification and adoption ... -
STUDENTS' PERCEPTIONS OF WHAT INSTRUCTORS DO TO HELP STUDENTS LEARN IN THE CLASSROOM
Parrish, Denise (2009-08)Currently, there are few available research studies examining students' perceptions of what instructors do to help students learn in the classroom. The purpose of this study was to explore and describe how students in a ...