Concept mapping in a critical care orientation program: a pilot study to develop critical thinking and decision-making skills in novice nurses.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Health care providers' awareness and knowledge of the impact that limited health literacy has on the health care system and the individual patient was measured. In addition, the usefulness of the Limited Literacy Impact Measure (LLIM) was examined. METHODS:Two hundred forty providers and students attending ...

journal_title：Journal of continuing education in nursing

authors： Jukkala A,Deupree JP,Graham S

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the last twenty years, entry level requirements for public health nursing have shifted to less and less educational preparation. Many agencies hire registered nurses with associate degree or diploma preparation who have no experience. The shift in entry level requirements has challenged public health nursing admini...

journal_title：Journal of continuing education in nursing

authors： Kelly C,Cowell JM,Stevens R

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Enhancing job satisfaction and retention of new employees is an important focus for health care facilities. A unit-specific orientation class was used to teach skills necessary for successful practice on a surgical unit and enhance retention of employees. Class attendees reported an increased level of comfort with the...

journal_title：Journal of continuing education in nursing

authors： Ward CW

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this article is to identify the factors that predict self-perceived nursing competency among new nurses in Taiwan. This quantitative cross-sectional survey was performed with a convenience sample of 105 new nurses. Data were collected with questionnaires. Multiple linear regression showed perceived benefit ...

journal_title：Journal of continuing education in nursing

authors： Chen SH,Chen MF,Kuo ML,Li YH,Chiang MC

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As a result of the growing shortage of nurses and the dramatically changing role of the front-line nurse manager, leadership education for nurses is of critical importance. The purpose of the project described in this article was to design, implement, and evaluate an innovative model of nursing leadership development ...

journal_title：Journal of continuing education in nursing

authors： Heller BR,Drenkard K,Esposito-Herr MB,Romano C,Tom S,Valentine N

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Newly graduated nurses are entering the work force and finding that they have neither the practice expertise nor the confidence to navigate what has become a highly dynamic and intense clinical environment burdened by escalating levels of patient acuity and nursing workload. This research used qualitative methods to b...

journal_title：Journal of continuing education in nursing

authors： Duchscher JB

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Health literacy is a priority issue, as the majority of American adults lack the skills needed to manage their health. Health literacy education and competencies should be incorporated throughout all nursing curricula, as nurses are uniquely positioned to enhance effective communication that is essential to patient sa...

journal_title：Journal of continuing education in nursing

authors： Parnell TA

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Funding from a Division of Nursing training grant supported the management education of 35 first- and middle-level nurse managers from a variety of hospitals, clinics, and home health agencies. Nurse administrators and scholars introduced nurse management approaches and techniques to the program participants in three ...

journal_title：Journal of continuing education in nursing

authors： Gillies DA,Child DA

更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mentoring exists in formal and informal processes in many areas of nursing practice. This article explores the mentoring relationship between the two editors of this column. J Contin Educ Nurs. 2017;48(5):201-202. ...

journal_title：Journal of continuing education in nursing

authors： Dickerson PS,Shinners J

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The impact of a restorative intervention using the natural environment on capacity to direct attention and issues that contribute to attention fatigue for diploma-prepared nursing students (Post-RN students) enrolled in a baccalaureate nursing program was examined. METHODS:This study used a quasi-experiment...

journal_title：Journal of continuing education in nursing

authors： Sanders CM,Yankou D,Andrusyszyn MA

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Educating nursing faculty about the use of an evidence-based practice to screen and intervene earlier along the continuum of alcohol and other drug use, misuse, and dependence is essential in today's health care arena. Misuse of alcohol and other drugs is a significant problem for both individual health and societal e...

journal_title：Journal of continuing education in nursing

authors： Puskar K,Mitchell AM,Kane I,Hagle H,Talcott K

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Members of the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Children's Hospital staff development committee identified a need for a mock code program which would address a range of learning needs for nurses and other caregivers with varying levels of knowledge, skills, and experience. METHOD:We implemented a mock code program using...

journal_title：Journal of continuing education in nursing

authors： Cuda S,Doerr D,Gonzalez M

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This research was conducted to study the level of nursing competency of newly graduated nurses after using a mentor-ship model. Nineteen newly graduated nurses worked with a trained mentor. Before the experiment, newly graduated nurses were evaluated regarding their nursing competency by head nurses two times, with a ...

journal_title：Journal of continuing education in nursing

authors： Komaratat S,Oumtanee A

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rapid Cycle Deliberate Practice (RCDP) is an innovative concept used to teach a sequence of predetermined skills to learners in a short period of time. When implemented correctly, learners build on their actions (deliberate practice) repeatedly, over a short period of time (rapid cycle). Incorporating RCDP into a nurs...

journal_title：Journal of continuing education in nursing

authors： Kutzin JM,Janicke P

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Critical thinking disposition (CTD) is crucial for nurse practitioners who face complex patient care scenarios. This study explored the CTD of nurse practitioners and related factors. METHOD:The study was a cross-sectional descriptive design. A purposive sample was recruited from a medical center and its ho...

journal_title：Journal of continuing education in nursing

authors： Hsu HY,Chang SC,Chang AL,Chen SL

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This column discusses a multifaceted approach to improve the care of hospitalized older adults. ...

journal_title：Journal of continuing education in nursing

authors： Peyser DJ

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Internal e-mail systems offer an ideal opportunity to provide cost-effective, user-friendly educational experiences for employees. This article describes the use of computer technology to reach employees working different hours and in a variety of professional and nonprofessional roles. Monthly newsletters that provid...

journal_title：Journal of continuing education in nursing

authors： Pastuszak J,Rodowicz MO

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The nursing profession is not looked on favorably by Muslim families. In one rural area there were only three nurses for 1 million people. Community health and public health care have been lacking in the nursing curriculum. Therefore, preparing recruits for the community health nursing (CHN) posts in the Community Hea...

journal_title：Journal of continuing education in nursing

authors： Harnar R,Burns J,Marshall P,Karmaliani R

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Educators commonly discuss the need to reward nurse preceptors. A survey of 295 preceptors teaching nursing students found 118 nurses (36.6%) did not feel a reward was appropriate, while the remainder felt it was. When asked if they had enough support, 68 (22.9%) reported "no" and 213 (73%) reported "yes." Recommendat...

journal_title：Journal of continuing education in nursing

authors： Yonge O,Krahn H,Trojan L,Wilson S

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The American Heart Association adopted new curriculum guidelines for Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) education. Requirements include the incorporation of case-based learning strategies in the course format. METHOD:A self-directed, scenario-based course format was developed to incorporate principles of ...

journal_title：Journal of continuing education in nursing

authors： Darr LR

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nursing internships are associated with recruitment and retention efforts of hospitals to gain new nursing employees. They are recognized as a benefit to new nursing staff and the hospital as well. Reported to bridge the gap and ease the transition to registered nurse, internships have been reported in the literature ...

journal_title：Journal of continuing education in nursing

authors： Kotecki CN

更新日期：1992-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study is to form a better understanding of job satisfaction and retention of clinical teachers in the dedicated education unit (DEU) and in non-DEU clinical education models. METHOD:This follow-up study uses the tested Nurse Faculty Query survey to investigate job satisfaction and retent...

journal_title：Journal of continuing education in nursing

authors： Auxier N,Woodruff LL

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article highlights the innovative experiential learning used by an online RN-to-BSN program through the use of simulation that takes place in an online classroom. Three experiential learning activities using a virtual community are described. These learning activities engage the students in thinking about social ...

journal_title：Journal of continuing education in nursing

authors： Breen H,Jones M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:This study describes registered nurses' (RNs') attitudes toward obese adult patients using the Attitudes Toward Obese Adult Patients Instrument. METHODS:Full-time RNs (N = 119) employed in a medical center, acute rehabilitation institution, and skilled nursing facility participated in the stud...

journal_title：Journal of continuing education in nursing

authors： Zuzelo PR,Seminara P

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:HOW TO OBTAIN CONTACT HOURS BY READING THIS ISSUE Instructions: 1.2 contact hours will be awarded by Villanova University College of Nursing upon successful completion of this activity. A contact hour is a unit of measurement that denotes 60 minutes of an organized learning activity. This is a learner-based ...

journal_title：Journal of continuing education in nursing

authors： Canada AN

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Preceptorship programs are widely used in nursing education and transition to practice. This article describes a variety of improvements implemented in an academic health sciences center on the basis of findings from a study previously conducted with preceptors in the same institution. A long-standing preceptor prepar...

journal_title：Journal of continuing education in nursing

authors： Gueorguieva V,Chang A,Fleming-Carroll B,Breen-Reid KM,Douglas M,Parekh S

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Rural Nurse Internship program is a distance education-based nurse residency designed to meet the needs of rural hospitals across the country. Nurses learn to perform the generalist role by practicing crisis assessment and management in six subnursing specialties. The collaborative yearlong residency provides prec...

journal_title：Journal of continuing education in nursing

authors： Molinari DL,Monserud M,Hudzinski D

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nursing facilities must be committed to ongoing leadership development and to developing and retaining their staff in the increasingly competitive healthcare market. In this article, the authors share the processes involved in creating a focused small group approach to developing clinical leaders. Programmatic approac...

journal_title：Journal of continuing education in nursing

authors： Pintar KA,Capuano TA,Rosser GD

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A descriptive survey examined continuing education experiences of hospital nurses working in Tianjin Municipality, the third largest municipality in The People's Republic of China. METHOD:Fourteen hospitals and two hundred nurses were selected randomly. RESULTS:Over two thirds of the nurses had attended co...

journal_title：Journal of continuing education in nursing

authors： Edwards N,Hui ZD,Xin SL

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Duke Geriatric Nursing Education Virtual Learning Community (Gero-VLC) is a newly developed online inquiry network that enables geriatric nurse educators to borrow, share, and collaborate to promote in-depth learning and optimal communication among instructors. Recently launched, the Gero-VLC website was developed...

journal_title：Journal of continuing education in nursing

authors： Egerton EO,McConnell ES,Corazzini K,Kitzmiller RR,Crook JO

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00