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The Horrors of being single: an intrapersonal and interpersonal phenomenon
(2016-08-23)The present research builds off of previous findings regarding the Fear of Being Single construct (FOBS) indicating that people with higher FOBS scores discriminate less between potential dating partners who show little ... -
HOSPITAL EDUCATORS' EXPECTATIONS OF ENTRY-LEVEL GRADUATE NURSES
(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?
(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 ... -
How does Physical Activity Impact the Quality of Life for Middle School Students with Intellectual Disabilities?
(2011-12)This field report sought to gain a better understanding of the importance of physical activity among middle school students with intellectual disabilities (ID). Using a case study research design, the author interviewed ... -
How providers are assisting their patients with smoking cessation
(2009-05-13)Smoking leads to the death of approximately 440,000 Americans per year. Smoking deaths would be prevented if smoking cessation could be embraced. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) updated its guidelines on ... -
Human Rights as Presidential Success: The Truman Era
(2010-12)Political success has traditionally been defined in terms of glory in battle and control over access to resources. This definition continues to be reflected in modern rankings of American presidents, which often measure ... -
Hypertension, family history, and the young adult
(2011-04)Despite advances in the understanding and treatment of hypertension(HTN), prevalence continues to rise in the United States. Alarmingly, this increase has also been seen in the younger population, partially related to the ... -
Identification and diagnosis of depression by nurse practitioners
(2009-04-13)Primary care providers treating patients in clinic settings are increasingly being called upon to treat depressed patients. Several techniques and diagnostic tools have been developed in recent decades to aid in diagnosing ... -
If I Had a Shotgun: Musical Protest against Misogyny in Murder Ballads
(University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Office of Student Research and Creative Activity, 2017-12)Appalachian folk ballads have long been part of America’s musical history. These ballads preserve many aspects of Appalachian culture, including murder. However, modern listeners may find the misogyny of murder ballads, ... -
If not you, then who?
(2011-11)The problem was the Eagle Fire Department [EFD], WI is an aging organization that lacks the ability to effectively recruit and retain new volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians. The purpose of this research ... -
The Impact of Assistive Technology in Enhancing Literacy of Homebound Students
(2007-12)The effects of three interventions were examined in this study. The effects of the first and second intervention, Picture It! and Rf Coopers On-Screen Keyboard and Pix Writer, were compared with baseline performance on ... -
THE IMPACT OF CAMPUS COUNSELING SERVICES ON STUDENT ACADEMIC FUNCTIONING
(2013-05)This study examines the impact of counseling services received at a university counseling center on academic functioning. Previous research has found conflicting results that appear to vary by the type of outcome measure ... -
Impact of IEP Instruction to Increase Participation with High School Students on the Autism Spectrum
(2022-05)The purpose of this study was to gain perspective into self-determination skills and how to help students achieve them. This researcher tried to determine if the use of Self-Directed IEP curriculum was impactful enough to ... -
The Impact of Inclusion on Peer Attitudes toward Students with Severe Disabilities
(2007-12)The passage of PL 94-142 of 1975 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1990 have led to creating more inclusive learning experiences for students with disabilities. This study investigates the attitudes ... -
The Impact of Listening to Music During Independent Work Time on High School Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities
(2008-05)This research study examined the impact of listening to music during the independent work time of high school students with emotional behavioral disabilities on their on task behavior and work completion. During the ... -
Impact of merging emergency operations centers
(2011-12)The problem was that the City of Oshkosh has not studied the impact of merging its emergency operations center with Winnebago County's emergency operations center. It is uncertain what impact merging the emergency operations ... -
The impact of perspective taking on the relationship between narcissism and affective empathy
(2017-09-29)The current study aimed to conceptually replicate a study conducted by Hepper, Hart, and Sedikides (2014) that examined the impact of a perspective taking manipulation on the relationship between narcissism and affective ...