Browsing by Author Affiliations "Molloy College, Rockville Centre, New York, USA"
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- ItemThe effect of two preparatory interventions on performance on comprehensive assessments and the National Council Licensure Examination of graduating baccalaureate nursing students(2014-05-13) Paraszczuk, Ann Marie M.; Molloy College, Rockville Centre, New York, USA; Non-member
Session presented on: Friday, April 4, 2014:
This study compared the effectiveness of two different preparatory interventions on comprehensive assessments by achievement level and degree status of graduating nursing students, and the relationship of these scores to the first-time pass rates on the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN). The graduates' perceptions of the interventions were also explored.
- ItemEngaging nursing students through the use of discussion board assignments(2017-10-11) Stone, Alicia A.; Molloy College, Rockville Centre, New York, USA; Epsilon Kappa
This presentation seeks to explore the implications of technology-based learning activities on clinical reasoning development. This is a need for student engagement that is seamlessly transferred from theory to the bedside. This technique provides an avenue towards helping students to assimilate the information when in the clinical setting.
- ItemGet prepared! Grab your go kit!Shams, Lila; Molloy College, Rockville Centre, New York, USA; Alpha Omega
This combination of unexpected crises requires an intervention for effective preparedness. Preparedness plans are essential, and an educational intervention can increase the awareness of the care and needs of most individuals before a crisis, which will enhance their knowledge leading to improved survival with a preparedness plan and go kit. Late Breaking Reason: Contributing to this current problem is the surge of COVID-19, a novel virus in the community which has induced a crisis. Preparedness strategies enhance knowledge, minimize health threats and decrease turmoil. This is an integral step towards improving preparedness outcomes and increasing survival skills and maintaining wellness.
- ItemImpact of electronic medical record (EMR) on collegiality among nurses in the global sphere(2018-06-26) Caton, Marcia Theresa; Molloy College, Rockville Centre, New York, USA; Epsilon Kappa
Collegiality among nurses influences positive patient outcomes. Evidence that EMR fosters collegiality is limited; quantitative research reveals that in the era of technology nurses collegiality could be affected by age and workplace factors. This poster presentation aim is to enlighten on the factors that preclude nurse collegiality.
- ItemThe impact of religion, support systems, and self-esteem on the resilience of Haitian nursesCaton, Marcia Theresa; Molloy College, Rockville Centre, New York, USA; Epsilon Kappa
Although Haiti has been experiencing natural disasters since the 15th century, many Haitians continuous to acquire and use education as the tool to improve their economic status. Therefore, this study will explore the impact of self-esteem (Rosenberg self-esteem scale), religion (Spiritual Experience scale, and support system (social support scale) on resilience.
- ItemThe impact of technology-enhanced learning activities on nursing student engagement in the classroom(2016-03-29) Stone, Alicia A.; Molloy College, Rockville Centre, New York, USA; Epsilon Kappa
Session presented on Saturday, April 9, 2016:
Educating student nurses in the present environment requires professors to stay current with new methodologies as well as innovations in technology. The question is how to address both the impact of technology and the skills of clinical reasoning, and keep the students involved in the material. If there can be integration of each aspect through the use of technology-enhanced learning activities on the internet and preparation to approach the issue, then perhaps success can be achieved. This is a quasi-experimental intervention study that explored the impact of a case study blogging assignment on the engagement of students enrolled in a fundamental nursing course. A pretest/posttest design, using the Adapted Engaged Learning Index as the instrument, was conducted over an eight week period. A total of 153 students received a pretest to measure engagement. The students were then divided into control and intervention classes. A posttest was administered after 5 pre-class blogging assignments had been completed. The results indicated a p-value of .110 in the control group and .118 in the intervention group. No statistically significant findings were obtained although the faculty identified an increased ability to participate in class and clinically reason. The study introduced the use of technology to encourage student preparation prior to class which may lead to increased participation and knowledge integration. The findings led to the recommendation that further studies should be done to identify technology-enhanced educational interventions that increase student engagement. These would include using the full semester in a course that only has one component, increasing orientation of the students to blogging in the learning management system, and expanding to multiple collegiate sites to increase generalizability. It is imperative that educators engage student nurses in learning and facilitate their mastering of clinical reasoning skills. Nurses need to be proficient at clinical reasoning as their professions calls for the ability to make timely and effective decisions. Through creative and innovative educational strategies, students will start to make the connections necessary to develop this mindset. This research explored the importance using technology enhanced educational adjuncts to assist in the transformation of nursing education and hence, future professionals.
- ItemThe lived experience of Orthodox Jewish nursing students: A descriptive phenomenological study(2016-07-13) Bressler, Toby; Molloy College, Rockville Centre, New York, USA; Epsilon Kappa
Session presented on Sunday, July 24, 2016:
Purpose: As borders become more fluid, demographic shifts create a social imperative that requires nurses from diverse cultural groups to provide quality health care. With expanding cultural diversity in the United States (U.S. Census Bureau, 2009), the Institute of Medicine (2009) recommends that the nursing workforce increase its diversity to better meet the current and future health needs of the public while providing culturally relevant care. Despite attempts in recent decades to improve to the demographic composition of the nursing workforce in the United States, the nursing workforce has remained predominantly homogeneous. It is essential to increase the diversity of the nursing profession to match the patients who are being cared for in our healthcare system (IOM, 2015; Sullivan Commission, 2007). Understanding the experience of observant Jewish nursing students (OJNS) is important due to increasing nursing workforce diversity, and to validate cultural awareness and sensitivity of transcultural nursing. The purpose of this research study was to understand the experience of OJNS. A phenomenology approach guided by Husserl's philosophical perspective was used to capture the essences of the participant's experiences. Findings from this study research may also be translatable to other racial, ethnic and religious minority groups and might inform curricula design and interventions pertinent to developing greater awareness, sensitivity, and understanding of religious and culturally diverse nursing students in order to maximize the recruitment and retention of diverse ethnic minorities in nursing education. Experiences of one ethnic minority group may apply to other minority groups within the nursing student population.
Methods: Husserl's theoretical framework provided the foundation for this study. Data was analyzed using methods of Husserl and Fu. NVIVO was used to organize, manage and augment data analysis. A convenient purposive sampling of junior and senior baccalaureate students in the Northeastern region of the United States, consisted of eight female nursing students who had all self-identified as observant Jews. The criteria of being an observant Jew was observance of the Sabbath and holidays, adherence to the dietary laws of kashrut (kosher) and observance of the principles of modesty (skirts that cover the knees and shirts or loose fitting blouses that cover the elbows and the neck). Participants were 20 to 39 years of age.
Results: Seven themes synthesized from the data were: 1) Nursing and Mitzvot (commandment or charitable act) the ultimate chesed (acts of loving kindness) 2) External differences reflecting inner values 3) Concealing or revealing; obligations responding to cultural curiosity 4) Cultural immersion and the awareness of the other 5) Blurred lines; accepted social norms and expected social graces 6) Supportive nurturance and the teachers role 7) Wanting to make a good impression Kiddush Hashem (sanctifying G-d's name)
Conclusion: Findings from this study illuminated the interaction between students' motivation to become a nurse, their academic experience and faith-based and cultural values. Modest dress as an external difference that reflected inner differences and values, appreciation of inner strength and their devotion to personal/academic growth emerged. Understanding the experience of these students is important due to increasing nursing workforce diversity, validating cultural awareness and sensitivity and transcultural nursing. These findings may be used to influence educational program development for Orthodox Jewish nursing students and other religious minority groups. Findings from this study might inform curricula design and interventions pertinent to developing greater awareness, sensitivity, and understanding of religious and culturally diverse nursing students in order to maximize the recruitment and retention of diverse ethnic minorities in nursing education.
- ItemQuantitative and qualitative analysis of family-centered care from a national sample of pediatric nursesFeeg, Veronica D.; Paraszczuk, Ann Marie M.; Mannino, Jennifer Emilie; Betz, Cecily; Molloy College, Rockville Centre, New York, USA; Non-member
This mixed methods study describes importance of Family-Centered Care (FCC) to pediatric nurses and their view of institutional implementation of FCC. Factor analysis yielded three factors; qualitative analysis provided in-depth explanatory support of the factors. This adds to what is known about pediatric nurse and institutional, interprofessional commitment to FCC.
- ItemStructured patient education and medication adherence in oncology patients prescribed oral chemotherapy(2018-06-28) Newman, Virginia; Molloy College, Rockville Centre, New York, USA; Epsilon
Structured patient education sessions teach oncology patients about newly prescribed oral chemotherapy medication. Sessions assist patients to identify barriers that may cause non-adherence to prescribed medication. Sessions promote skills, increase knowledge and improve positive healthcare provider relationships which maintain adherence when medication regimens are given in the outpatient setting.