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Title: A COMPARISON OF STUDENT NURSES, NURSES AND NON-NURSES WITH REGARD TO THEIR MORAL JUDGMENTS ON NURSING DILEMMAS (ETHICS).
Creator: WINLAND-BROWN, JILL E., Florida Atlantic University
Abstract/Description: Moral judgment scores of student nurses, nurses, and non-nurses were compared on various nursing dilemmas. It was hypothesized that there were no differences in the moral judgment scores of the three groups and that the level of nursing education, the length of clinical nursing experience, and the subject's religious preference would not affect the moral judgment scores. The total sample number of 195 completed the six nursing dilemmas of Crisham's Nursing Dilemmas Test. This test represents...
Show moreMoral judgment scores of student nurses, nurses, and non-nurses were compared on various nursing dilemmas. It was hypothesized that there were no differences in the moral judgment scores of the three groups and that the level of nursing education, the length of clinical nursing experience, and the subject's religious preference would not affect the moral judgment scores. The total sample number of 195 completed the six nursing dilemmas of Crisham's Nursing Dilemmas Test. This test represents various moral issues specifically applied to clinical areas of nursing. Scoring of the test was based on Kohlberg's levels of moral reasoning. Statistical analyses included three one-way analyses of variance (ANOVAS) with post-hoc Duncan's multiple range test. Intensive care unit nurses, and associate degree nurses and diploma or associated degree nurses with extra college credits, scored significantly more toward principled thinking. Significant relationships were found between length of experience and a prior philosophy course to subjects' principled thinking scores. Recommendations as a result of this study included the need for nursing ethics courses in nursing curricula, in continuing education programs, as well as increasing efforts toward retention of mature experienced nurses as role models. Future research is recommended to assess the effects of nursing ethics courses on subjects' levels of moral reasoning and behavior in the work setting.
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Date Issued: 1983
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/11838
Subject Headings: Nursing ethics, Nursing--Research--Moral and ethical aspects--Florida--Volusia County
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: A phenomenological study of values held by nurse administrators.
Creator: McHugh-Ballou, Deborah Sue., Florida Atlantic University, Winland-Brown, Jill
Abstract/Description: This research study addresses the personal, professional and organizational values held by nurse administrators, utilizing the phenomenological method of Paul Colaizzi (1978). The study investigates the values of eight nurse administrators in two acute care hospitals. Based on the significant statements which were formulated into clusters of themes and the formulation of essential values and themes, three common values emerged: communication, education, and honesty. A better understanding of...
Show moreThis research study addresses the personal, professional and organizational values held by nurse administrators, utilizing the phenomenological method of Paul Colaizzi (1978). The study investigates the values of eight nurse administrators in two acute care hospitals. Based on the significant statements which were formulated into clusters of themes and the formulation of essential values and themes, three common values emerged: communication, education, and honesty. A better understanding of these values will help guide nurse administrators in their current roles.
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Date Issued: 1992
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/14808
Subject Headings: Nurse administrators, Nursing ethics, Values
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: The lived experience of choosing a healthier lifestyle.
Creator: Jones, Margaret P., Florida Atlantic University, Winland-Brown, Jill
Abstract/Description: This study explored the lived experience of choosing a healthier lifestyle. Using van Manen's methodology for researching lived experience, five participants described their experiences of the phenomenon. Four essential thematic structures were identified: (a) Conscious Choice; (b) Self Discovery; (c) Goals, Expectations, and Benefits; and (d) Validation and Motivation. Three incidental thematic structures were identified: (a) Resources, (b) Events, and (c) Addiction. A descriptive paragraph...
Show moreThis study explored the lived experience of choosing a healthier lifestyle. Using van Manen's methodology for researching lived experience, five participants described their experiences of the phenomenon. Four essential thematic structures were identified: (a) Conscious Choice; (b) Self Discovery; (c) Goals, Expectations, and Benefits; and (d) Validation and Motivation. Three incidental thematic structures were identified: (a) Resources, (b) Events, and (c) Addiction. A descriptive paragraph was written from the significant statements and a metatheme emerged for the phenomenon. The metatheme for the experience of choosing a healthier lifestyle was written as the phenomenological statement: The lived experience of choosing a healthier lifestyle is a conscious choosing of how to be in the world, and the actions taken to fulfill and sustain that desire.
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Date Issued: 1993
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/14921
Subject Headings: Lifestyles--Health aspects, Health status indicators, Life change events--Health aspects, Motivation (Psychology)
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: An organ procurement coordinator's effect on referral rates made by emergency room nurses.
Creator: Jennings, Tabatha Lynn., Florida Atlantic University, Winland-Brown, Jill
Abstract/Description: This study presents information on the effect an organ procurement coordinator had on referral rates made by emergency room nurses. Retrospective data were analyzed after a period of eight months of data collection. These data included a pre-test/post-test which was given to emergency room nursing staff in southeast Florida. Inservice education was given by an organ procurement coordinator during an eight month period. The number of referrals were analyzed at the beginning and end of this...
Show moreThis study presents information on the effect an organ procurement coordinator had on referral rates made by emergency room nurses. Retrospective data were analyzed after a period of eight months of data collection. These data included a pre-test/post-test which was given to emergency room nursing staff in southeast Florida. Inservice education was given by an organ procurement coordinator during an eight month period. The number of referrals were analyzed at the beginning and end of this period. There was a positive correlation between the increased knowledge of the emergency room nursing staff and the increase in referral rates. This information gives support to the significance of the organ procurement coordinator's role as educator to emergency room nurses. By increasing knowledge regarding the organ donation process, referral rates were increased, providing more opportunity for potential organ donors. This information can be useful for future programs to increase referral rates made by emergency room nurses. Further implications for practice, education, and research are discussed.
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Date Issued: 1998
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15550
Subject Headings: Donation of organs, tissues, etc, Nurses--In-service training, Procurement of organs, tissues, etc, Emergency medical personnel
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: The value of collaboration between a nurse practitioner and physician.
Creator: Azzi, Helena E., Florida Atlantic University, Winland-Brown, Jill
Abstract/Description: Rapid social and economic changes are modifying health care delivery systems and health care financing. These changes require that primary care physicians develop new collaborative approaches to patient care, including a reassessment of relationships with other primary care providers, particularly nurse practitioners. The purpose of this research was to explore and define what constitutes a successful collaborative practice. Open-ended, interactive interviews were conducted with three dyads...
Show moreRapid social and economic changes are modifying health care delivery systems and health care financing. These changes require that primary care physicians develop new collaborative approaches to patient care, including a reassessment of relationships with other primary care providers, particularly nurse practitioners. The purpose of this research was to explore and define what constitutes a successful collaborative practice. Open-ended, interactive interviews were conducted with three dyads of physician - nurse practitioner in the ambulatory care setting. Data analysis using the grounded theory method revealed six key elements associated with effective collaborative practice: Communication, competence, autonomy, coordination, trust and personality. This research contributes to clarification of the barriers that hinder a collaborative practice and suggests many benefits derived from such a practice. The findings of the study may inspire other health care providers to enter a collaborative practice to achieve excellence in patient care. Ethical decisions cannot be achieved by a single care provider, but rather require the expertise and unique abilities of both physician and nurse practitioner.
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Date Issued: 1998
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15569
Subject Headings: Nurse practitioners, Nurse-physician joint practice
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Jumping through hoops, walking on egg shells: The experiences of nursing students with disabilities.
Creator: Maheady, Donna Carol., Florida Atlantic University, Maslin-Ostrowski, Patricia, Winland-Brown, Jill
Abstract/Description: This study describes the experiences of nursing students with disabilities through interviews, observations, and document analysis. The sample included five current students and five graduate nurses with physical or auditory impairments and 61 nursing faculty members, staff members, patients, and fellow students. The Colaizzi (1978) method of data analysis was modified to include additional information from interviews, observations, and documents. The findings revealed important concerns...
Show moreThis study describes the experiences of nursing students with disabilities through interviews, observations, and document analysis. The sample included five current students and five graduate nurses with physical or auditory impairments and 61 nursing faculty members, staff members, patients, and fellow students. The Colaizzi (1978) method of data analysis was modified to include additional information from interviews, observations, and documents. The findings revealed important concerns related to potentially unsafe nursing practice. The findings should assist nursing faculty with admission and retention decisions and development of reasonable accommodations. Recommendations for nursing programs to develop enforceable guidelines for admission and state regulatory boards of nursing to consider licensure with practice limitations are included.
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Date Issued: 1996
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/12489
Subject Headings: Nursing students, People with disabilities--Education (Higher), College students with disabilities
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: The essence of caring between a nurse and client during cardiac catheterization.
Creator: Masella, Joanne Mary, Florida Atlantic University, Winland-Brown, Jill
Abstract/Description: This research study, utilizing Colaizzi's phenomenological method, examined the clients' perspective of a caring interaction between a nurse and client during cardiac catheterization. Eight participants described their experience of a caring interaction with a nurse during cardiac catheterization. Formulated meanings were derived from their significant statements and then grouped into themes. Three common themes emerged to form the essence of caring. The ingredients for a caring interaction...
Show moreThis research study, utilizing Colaizzi's phenomenological method, examined the clients' perspective of a caring interaction between a nurse and client during cardiac catheterization. Eight participants described their experience of a caring interaction with a nurse during cardiac catheterization. Formulated meanings were derived from their significant statements and then grouped into themes. Three common themes emerged to form the essence of caring. The ingredients for a caring interaction included connecting through genuine presence, being there through technical competence, and caring as a way of seeing through verbal communication. By providing an understanding of the clients' perspective, this study will benefit the nursing profession and contribute to the foundation of a theory based practice for the care of the client who has experienced cardiac catheterization. This practice will be grounded in the caring philosophy.
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Date Issued: 1994
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15056
Subject Headings: Cardiac catheterization, Caring, Nurse and patient
Format: Document (PDF)

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