A5024573916- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Migration and Labor Dynamics
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Pediatric health and respiratory diseases
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Diet, Metabolism, and Disease
- Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation
- Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
- Cultural Competency in Health Care
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Nursing education and management
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Focus Groups and Qualitative Methods
- Veterinary Practice and Education Studies
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Diabetes and associated disorders
South Dakota State University
2007-2020
Brookings Institution
2002
Sioux Valley Hospital
1991
Indian Health Service
1983-1991
Clinical education accounts for a significant portion of baccalaureate nursing (BSN) education. This study examined recent BSN program graduates' views about clinical educator attributes that enhance the ability graduates to provide safe, effective patient care. In this descriptive study, 6 participants were interviewed using grounded theory techniques. The framework blended elements cognitive field theory, humanistic philosophy teaching and learning, gestalt Hergenhahn's behavioral change...
ABSTRACT Objectives: We examined the relationships between factors (intention, habit, facilitating conditions, and social, cognitive, affective factors) nurses' decisions about influenza vaccinations to understand why some get vaccinated while others do not. Design Sample: In a descriptive correlational design, Triandis model of interpersonal behavior was used examine decision nurses receive vaccinations. Participants were random sample ( N =193) registered in North South Dakota drawn from...
Suicide is a preventable health problem. Multiple definitions and inconsistent use of the term suicidality can result in failure to properly recognize suicide risk behavior confuses research. Clarification concept needed facilitate care for individuals at suicide. Using Rodgers' evolutionary analysis method, this describes breadth scope concept. Findings indicate covers spectrum suicidal levels emotional suffering intent. The does not draw definite conclusions, but outlines direction further
Changing demography (people living longer and large cohorts aging) is a global phenomenon. American Indians are among the transitional groups with proportion of elderly expected to double in next 50 years. The excess burden illness health-status disparities between general population well documented have consequences affecting health status functional abilities Indians. Health problems limitations intensify need for home- or community-based long-term-care services older Important...
Using focus groups and grounded-theory methods, this study builds a situation-specific theory describing the transitional responses of 18 former South Sudanese refugees resettled in Midwestern US city. 'Reaching for better life' emerged as dominant process following resettlement. Findings revealed beliefs, abilities expectations collide with new realities 'The Clash' zone on arrival, encompassing varied social cultural domains while reaching life. Processes 'understanding' 'being understood'...
Adolescent suicide is a preventable health problem; however, warning signs are often missed. In this study we developed grounded theory to explore the process of how adolescent girl attempters escape in sample 12 young female adults ages 18-25. Using methods constant comparison, memo-writing, axial, and theoretical coding, searching for sense place emerged as core encompassing social stages of: (1) existing toxic environment; (2) seeing only way out; (3) new ways escape. Implications nursing...
Nurses in South Dakota are moving forward with new models for nursing practice. Consensus-building efforts led to the development of a conference focused on differentiated The Nominal Group Process was an effective tool identification strategies implement concept practice has significant implications continuing educators as they work existing nurses create pattern nursing.
This article describes the evolution of a chart audit tool that became an integral part nursing care monitoring and evaluation system at two healthcare agencies in South Dakota. These agencies, acute hospital federal agency, continue to use for multiple purposes within their institutions. The initial design had objectives: measure objectively quality effectiveness patient provided by staff educate nurses about expectations roles as case managers or associates. has been revised continues be...
Abstract The family is recognized as a basic unit in the delivery of many nursing services. dimensions its structure and cohesion may be important development problems should assessed planning interventions family‐based care. This paper examines impact external on encountered during community‐based student clinical experience communications. External structural I factors were considered to alleviate stress‐related symptoms conflicts, enhance work with this family.