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Application of the modeling role-modeling theory to mentoring in Nursing: Author: Lamb, Patricia Darlene; Date: 2005-08-15; Program: Nursing; Abstract: Mentoring has existed in some form since the days of Greek mythology. Today the debate is whether mentoring is really valuable at all, if the absence of a single definition interferes with its usefulness, and whether those in Nursing perceive it useful within their profession. Purpose: The purpose was to explore the applicability of the MRM Theory to the relationship of Nursing educators as mentors and students as mentees. This descriptive exploratory study aims were to 1) determine if the theory concepts were considered realistic to Nursing faculty and Nursing students, in relation to the men...; Download File | View full details

Children with ADHD in a rural community: Author: Miller, Debra Joan; Date: 2005-12-15; Program: Nursing; Abstract: Children with ADHD experience a myriad of chronic behavioral and academic difficulties. If attributes among rural children are similar to those described by studies conducted on the urban population, educators and health care professionals may have grossly underestimated the public health impact of ADHD Research does not provide adequate descriptive data of children with ADHD in rural communities and until more is known about actual attributes of these children, there will continue to be disparities in identification, access to treatment, and reports of the manifestations of ADHD and its co-ex...; Download File | View full details

The demographics, health related characteristics, and primary care utilization of assisted living facility residents in Montana: Author: King, Wade Robert; Date: 2006-05-15; Program: Nursing; Abstract: Despite the accelerated growth of assisted living facilities (ALF) as a housing option for elders, most research to date has focused on structural and organizational components of ALF and only a small number of studies related to health issues have been conducted. There is little information specific to the demographics and health related characteristics of ALF residents in Montana and no information regarding primary care utilization was found. This study provides information that is specific to the demographics and health related characteristics of ALF residents in Montana while delivering t...; Download File | View full details

A descriptive analysis of Montana nurse volunteers for the Montana Nurse Alert System: Author: Danielson, Lianna Mary; Date: 2006-05-15; Program: Nursing; Abstract: While nurse volunteers have long been an integral part of disaster response nationwide, their specific characteristics are not well understood. By understanding these characteristics, future recruiting efforts will enhance volunteerism and local disaster response capabilities. In an attempt to recruit nurse volunteers for all hazard emergency events in Montana, and register these volunteers into a Nurse Alert System (NAS) database which could then be utilized by appropriate disaster relief agencies (i.e. American Red Cross, public health departments), a "Montana Nurse Alert System Volunte...; Download File | View full details

Drug education for rural middle school students in a resilience format: Author: Granger, Jamie Sue; Date: 2006-05-15; Program: Nursing; Abstract: Montana has the nation's youngest average age for first use of alcohol and marijuana. Montana also ranks among the top five states in the highest rates of alcohol use among youth. In one Montana county, 31% of eighth grade students report having had five or more drinks in a 30-day period, 14% were current cigarette smokers, and 12% smoked marijuana. The principal of a rural Montana middle school, in this same county, requested a drug education program for his sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students. The goal of the program was resilience education. Resilience education allows for the develop...; Download File | View full details

The effects of music therapy on comfort in the mechanically ventilated patient in the Intensive Care Unit: Author: Besel, Jamie Marie; Date: 2006-05-15; Program: Nursing; Abstract: The purpose of this pilot study was to assess the effects of music therapy on comfort in acute mechanically ventilated patients in the Intensive Care Unit. Mechanical ventilation leads to decreased comfort. Pain and anxiety may increase during this treatment modality, and the literature suggests this may directly affect patient comfort levels. Music therapy as a Nursing intervention within the context of comfort, pain, and anxiety of mechanically ventilated patients was investigated. This quasi-experiemental study used a pre-test and post-test design with subjects serving as their own control....; Download File | View full details

Health beliefs and practices of 'regulars' at the rural bar: Author: Jorgensen, Kathy Palm; Date: 2006-05-15; Program: Nursing; Abstract: Montana has one of the highest per capita rates of alcohol consumption. While alcohol use in rural areas has not been documented to be higher than in urban areas, rural residents have been recognized as having unique perspectives on health. This study was designed to explore the health beliefs and practices of rural men who regularly frequent the local bar. Understanding the perspective of this group may add to the body of knowledge used by Advanced Practice Nurses to work effectively with these men. Interviews with ten men from four rural communities with no local health care facility were un...; Download File | View full details

The lived experience of patients with psoriasis: Author: Gittings, Megan McGonigle; Date: 2005-08-15; Program: Nursing; Abstract: Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease affecting an estimated 4.5 million adults. Symptoms can be mild to severe, and consist of silvery exfoliative plaques of skin. Although there are various forms of treatment, there is no cure. Existing data regarding psoriasis confirms a link between decreased quality of life and psoriasis. Subjective data regarding the disease has been documented since 1976, however, there exists a lack of qualitative Nursing research regarding psoriasis. Additionally, only one study was found in which the lived experience of psoriasis patients was documented. This phenomeno...; Download File | View full details

Perceived Social Support in Young Adults with Cancer and the Camp Experience: Author: Handley, Stacy Marie; Date: 2004-08-15; Program: Nursing; Abstract: During the years when a peer social support network should be formed, children and adolescents with cancer are in hospitals and are surrounded by protective parents and family. Literature suggests there are many benefits associated with formation of a social support network including improvement of health status but few childhood cancer survivors have had the opportunity to form these networks. The purpose of this study is to determine if there is an increase in reports of social support after attending an oncology camp. A non-random convenience sample of 18 to 25 year olds with a diagnosis of...; Download File | View full details

Satisfaction Determinants: Parents with Children Admitted to an Adult Inpatient Surgical Unit: Author: Dosier, Sharla June; Date: 2006-05-15; Program: Nursing; Abstract: With the recent movement in healthcare to view the patient as a consumer, it has been recognized that patient satisfaction is an essential measurement of high quality healthcare. For populations of patients that have difficulty speaking for themselves, such as pediatrics, assessing the parent guardian satisfaction becomes essential. Rural areas face unique challenges with pediatric care including long distances from home to a healthcare facility and lack of specialized care. The causal model is used for the theoretical framework, which states that there are two factors that directly influence ...; Download File | View full details

The Statistical Variance of Blood Glucose Levels of Medicial Intensive Care Unit Patients while on an Insulin Infusion Protocol: Author: Ackerman, Kimberly Lynn; Date: 2006-05-15; Program: Nursing; Abstract: Hyperglycemia has been shown to have many negative consequences in the critically ill patient. Many physicians and nurses have been searching for ways to provide quality care for the critically ill and decrease the hyperglycemia found in the diabetic and nondiabetic Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patient. Many physicians and nurses around the world are studying the use of the insulin infusion protocol to combat the hyperglycemia and therefore decrease the negative consequences associated with hyperglycemia. This study was a retrospective chart review of medical ICU patients in three months in 2003 ...; Download File | View full details

A survey of perceived social support among pregnant women in the intermountain region: Author: Roth, Carol Ann; Date: 2004-08-15; Program: Nursing; Abstract: Social support influences health and well-being. Research findings show that social support positively influences pregnancy outcomes. The purpose of this descriptive study was to describe and explore perceived social support of pregnant women and determine if social support is associated with degrees of rurality, i.e., urban, rural and remote rural. The sample was comprised of 60 pregnant women in their second and third trimester who resided in the Intermountain region. Perceived social support self-report surveys (PRQ85-Part 2) were distributed and completed by women at two urban clinics and ...; Download File | View full details

A survey of postpartum depression in Southeastern Montana: Author: Kent, Valerie Ann; Date: 2004-08-15; Program: Nursing; Abstract: There has been little research on postpartum depression (PPD) in the southeastern region of Montana. In the clinical experience of this researcher, relatively few health care providers perform a thorough assessment for PPD as part of postpartum care. Health care providers tend to underestimate both the incidence and effects of PPD. This study surveyed 16 women in southeastern Montana at their 4 to 6 week postpartum health care visit, using a standardized Postpartum Depression Screening Scale (PDSS). Surveys were scored while participants were at the clinic, and results were made available to t...; Download File | View full details

Use of complementary and alternative medicine among rural Montanans: Author: Beebe, Michele Morgen; Date: 2004-08-15; Program: Nursing; Abstract: Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), an assortment of varying health care practices that exist outside the definition or accepted practices of conventional medicine, is increasing. Little is known about CAM use among rural Montanans. Health care providers need this information to better manage patient-care situations such as CAM-drug interactions or skewed laboratory results which may result from CAM use.The selected method was the qualitative approach. A convenience sample was selected, and after informed consent was obtained, interviews with the subjects were audio taped and transcr...; Download File | View full details

Women, spirituality, and chronic illness: Author: Hampton, Jenaneta Sue; Date: 2004-12-15; Program: Nursing; Abstract: People with chronic health conditions can experience life changing limitations which often require the help of family or other outside resources to manage the condition. Rural dwellers are at increased risk for chronic health conditions. Social support and spirituality have both been shown to be important contributors to adjustment, health, management, and, Nursing care of chronically ill people. The purpose of this study was to explore expressions of spirituality in rural women with chronic illness, and investigate the relationship between spirituality and social support. This study was a sec...; Download File | View full details

The university experience: perspectives of Native American nurses: Author: Trenfield-Joyner, Marilyn Gail; Date: 2006-05-15; Program: Nursing; Abstract: Native Americans are subject to unique influences, contributing to health problems that are difficult to treat without culturally appropriate care. The most effective way to improve such care may be to recruit and retain more Native American Nurses. Many authors have written about the complex reasons that Native Americans are not adequately recruited or retained in baccalaureate programs, but few qualitative studies have focused on Native Americans in baccalaureate Nursing programs, and few studies have focused on the strengths these students bring to their experience. In this phenomenological...; Download File | View full details

Start-Up Private Practice Business Plan for Advance Practice Nurse Practitioner in Northeast Iowa: Author: Harris, Sharon Eileen Jellings; Date: 2005-12-15; Program: Nursing; Abstract: Business concepts and business development are not routinely a part of Nursing education at the undergraduate or at the graduate level. Business plans are vital if a business is to have a chance to succeed. Many talents of the advanced nurse practitioner are transferable to the development of a business plan. Assessing, identifying problems (diagnosing), developing interventions, implementing solutions, and evaluating activities are equally important to the business plan and to the clinical practice of the nurse practitioner. This project addresses the problem of how nurse practitioners can us...; Download File | View full details

Medication assistance programs for Montana elders: Author: Judice, Martha Arambel; Date: 2004-08-15; Program: Nursing; Abstract: Prescription drugs play an ever increasing role in modern medicine. New medications are improving health outcomes and quality of life while often providing viable options to invasive treatments and hastening recovery for patients. As important as prescription medications are, not everyone has access to them. The newest medications are often the most expensive and millions of Americans, especially elderly and disabled Medicare recipients have inadequate or no insurance coverage for drugs. Nearly one third of all Medicare beneficiaries lack financial prescription assistance and are faced with th...; Download File | View full details

Diabetes education guide for primary care providers in Montana: Author: White, Connie Mae; Date: 2005-05-15; Program: Nursing; Abstract: This project addresses a perceived need for a Diabetes Education Guide for rural primary care providers in Montana. Little data specific to rural primary care provider diabetes teaching resources was available. This project was designed to provide rural primary care providers in Montana with a quick initial diabetes education resource. A Diabetes Education Guide using a pamphlet format was developed and sent to 50 rural primary care providers in Montana. Providers were asked to evaluate the Diabetes Education Guide by completing a six-question evaluation tool and by offering suggestions for im...; Download File | View full details

Nuclear Radiation Awareness for Residents of Cascade County-Montana: Author: Strand, Aven Lynn; Date: 2006-08-15; Program: Nursing; Abstract: The potential of a radiation mishap is real and lack of public awareness only potentiates the devastating outcomes on the citizens in the effected area should one occur. Low-level exposures of radiation may result in cancer and leukemia. A radiation mishap can occur at a missile site, a research or medical facility using radioactive material, a fixed nuclear facility, during nuclear detonation, and during transport of nuclear material. Guidance and education for limiting personal radiation exposure and how to combat radiation hazards would effectively reduce the number of individuals exposed i...; Download File | View full details

Safety Behaviors of Montana Licensed Outfitters: Author: Sobeck, Linda Sue; Date: 2006-05-15; Program: Nursing; Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Outdoor recreation in remote wilderness areas is becoming popular, with nearly one-quarter of all Americans taking an outdoor adventure vacation in 2004. Along with an increase in recreation, injuries related to outdoor recreation are on the rise, earning a priority on the Center for Disease Control Injury Research Agenda. BACKGROUND: In Montana, outdoor recreation frequently occurs in the wilderness and involves facilitation by licensed outfitters. Basic first aid is required of all licensed outfitters in Montana, though little is known about the actual safety behaviors of outfi...; Download File | View full details

Nursing Faculty Attitudes, Knowledge and Practice of Therapeutic Touch: Author: Hughes, Lynn Janine; Date: 2005-08-15; Program: Nursing; Abstract: Therapeutic touch is increasingly recognized as a Nursing intervention that complements traditional medical care. Few studies specifically address Nursing faculty perspectives on therapeutic touch and whether faculty include therapeutic touch theory or skills content in courses they teach. The purpose of this study was to describe Nursing faculty attitudes, knowledge and practice of therapeutic touch. In addition, barriers to practicing or teaching therapeutic touch were identified. A survey (n=23) of Nursing faculty teaching undergraduate students was conducted in a university-based Nursing p...; Download File | View full details

Knowledge of late-life depression among staff in long-term care facilities: Author: Pullen, Julie Marie; Date: 2004-08-15; Program: Nursing; Abstract: The burden of depression is substantial in terms of both human suffering and economics. Depression is considered to be both under-recognized and under-treated (Colenda, Streim, Greene, Meyers, Beckwith, et al., 1999; Druss, Hoff, & Rosenheck, 2000; Fava, 2003; Garrard et al., 1998; Harding, 2000; Hirschfeld et al., 1997; Katzelnick, Kobak, Greist, Jefferson, & Henk, 1997; Lantz, 2003; Lieberman, 2002; McDonald, Passik, Dugan, Rosenfeld, Theobald, et al., 1999; Moak & Borson, 2000; Orrell, Scurfield, Cloke & Renshaw, 2000; Peach, Koob, & Kraus, 2001; Reynolds & Kupfer, 1...; Download File | View full details

Evaluation of educational needs of persons with heart failure: Author: Mutchler, Leslie Renee; Date: 2007-05-15; Program: Nursing; Abstract: Five million Americans are currently living with heart failure, and the numbers are expected to rise. Optimal self-management of heart failure requires a considerable amount of knowledge in order to make the recommended lifestyle changes and recognize the signs and symptoms of worsening heart failure. Educational interventions are more effective when they are tailored for the individual. The purpose of this study was to identify the information persons with heart failure believed to be most important to learn, as well as whether or not it is realistic to learn the information while hospitalize...; Download File | View full details

Barriers to participation in cardiac rehabilitation: a rural perspective: Author: Echeverri, Rebecca Chloe; Date: 2007-05-15; Program: Nursing; Abstract: Cardiovascular disease is a significant health problem in rural states and complicated by the lack of access to specialized health care services such as cardiac rehabilitation programs. Researchers have documented that education, counseling, and behavioral interventions are important elements of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) that lead to decreased mortality and increased quality of life. Despite the known benefits of participation, only 10-20% of eligible persons in the United States participate in CR. While evidence exists to partially explain participation in cardiac rehabilitation programs, a...; Download File | View full details

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