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A national staffing crisis: addressing the recruitment and retention of frontline employees in the long-term care industry
No full textThis research project examines recruitment and retention challenges of frontline employees in the long-term care industry. National labor trends are studied to build a foundation for causes of the staffing crisis. These trends are then reviewed alongside trends specific to the long-term care industry. Narrowing the project’s scope to Wisconsin industries and five long-term care facilities in Southeastern Wisconsin, a full discussion of turnover, reasons for departure, and best practices is provided utilizing the research methods quantitative analysis, qualitative analysis, SWOT analysis, and best practices. Based upon the research, recommendations to solve the business problem include: developing strong on-boarding and continuous employee recognition processes, making fair living wages and benefit packages a top priority, reviewing job requirements and developing competencies for each position, developing career paths that offer advancement opportunities, offering training and continuous education opportunities, and seeking out new demographics
Equal employment opportunities for veterans with mental illness vs. non-veteran individuals
No full textBackground: The purpose of this study was to examine the potential for biases during hiring processes, pertaining to current Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). With an understanding of how current mental health stigma affects those with mental illness in America, and past studies of discrimination of Vietnam veterans during employment interviews, this current study was formulated to identify if the term “veteran” was a contributing factor in an individual with PTSD not receiving a job offer. Methods: Participants were able to view 1 of 2 hypothetical scenarios and resumes for a hypothetical job seeker via the Internet site Reddit.com. Both scenarios and resumes were identical in all facets except that one individual was a veteran and the other was not. Participants read through the scenario/resumes and then answered a survey regarding their perception of that individual. Results: Comparing the likelihood of being hired showed no significant difference between the veteran (M=4.00, SD=.736) and nonveteran (M=3.84, SD=.850) groups, t(96)=1.016, p=.312. This suggested that there was no difference in the potential to be hired between the veteran and non-veteran candidate
The effectiveness of interventions to improve comprehension of the informed consent process: A literature review
No full textPurpose: Previous research has been inadequate on determining the influence of interventions on improving the informed consent process. Approximately one-third to one-half of the United States is either illiterate or has low literacy skills. This literature review explores the research on health literacy as it pertains to the informed consent process and interventions designed to improve participant’s comprehension of informed consent documents in which they are signing. Design: An integrated literature review of qualitative and quantitative studies was completed that included research designed to identify interventions to improve informed consent procedures. Methods: Eleven research studies were identified through a search of Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINHAL), Medline, Medline with full text, and Health Source: Nursing Academic Addition databases to search the literature for studies meeting the following criteria: (a) published between January 1, 2008, and January 1, 2016, (b) published in a peer-reviewed journal, (c) written in English, (d) research articles (e) written in full text (f) academic journals (g) assessed participants comprehension and satisfaction with interventions used to simplify the informed consent process. Findings and Conclusion: The results showed that the use of multimedia presentations, simplified consent forms, the teach-back method, fact sheets, question and answer sessions, and information websites were effective in improving comprehension and satisfaction with the informed consent process for literate and low literacy patients. Relevance to Nursing Education: These studies provide important information to guide practice and education in order to improve comprehension and satisfaction with the informed consent process
The influence of peer review on nursing practice
No full textPurpose: The purpose of this integrative literature review was to identify whether peer review improves nursing practice. Literature was reviewed, analyzed and synthesized to explore the implications peer review has on nursing practice. Design: Integrative review that included a review a quantitative and qualitative research studies and a review of literature that explored the practice of peer review. Methods: Articles published since 2009 that included information on peer review were critically evaluated and reviewed based on the Professional Nursing Standards of the American Nurses Association (ANA) and its definition of nursing peer review. Findings: From the available literature on peer review in nursing, ten studies were analyzed. The majority of the studies reviewed were within both the nursing field and the United States. Peer review was implemented in a variety of ways. Perceptions of peer review, implementation and implications of peer review were outlined in the analyzed studies. Constraints of peer review were lack of time and an inadequate number of staff to support the peer review process. Most participants desired to continue peer review after implementation and some used the process to sculpt future professional endeavors. Conclusions: The interpersonal nature of peer review can foster reflective practice. Communication and collaboration are essential when using peer review. Peer review is a reciprocal process and can facilitate learning from others. The use of standards when completing peer review can assist in measuring the quality of care. Relevance to Nursing Leadership: Understanding the process of peer review and the implications on nursing practice supports the Association Of Nurse Executive (AONE) competencies and the use of the Healthy Work Environment Standards of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
The impact of academic-clinical partnerships on the experiences of nursing students, staff and faculty
No full textPurpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore the impact of academic-clinical partnerships on the clinical education experiences of undergraduate nursing students, staff nurses, and clinical faculty. Design: An integrative literature review was conducted using 12 research studies that examined academic-clinical partnerships in healthcare education. Etienne Wenger’s concept of communities of practice was used as the framework for the review. Methods: Studies from peer-reviewed journals published between 2011 and 2015 were included in the literature review. The studies were retrieved from an online database using the search terms “academic partnership,” “clinical partnership,” “nurse education,” “collaboration” and “clinical model.” The findings from the literature review were grouped according to common themes. Findings: Academic-clinical partnerships were shown to result in student, staff and faculty satisfaction. They were also found to make the clinical learning experience more valuable and realistic. Conclusion: The findings suggested that academic-clinical partnerships positively influence nursing student, staff and faculty satisfaction. They also afforded a valuable and contextual learning experience. Relevance to Nursing Education: As the nursing profession continues to evolve parallel to the needs of modern-day healthcare, organizations such as the Institute of Medicine have called for a transformation in the delivery of nursing education. Academic-clinical partnerships have been identified as a means to provide more satisfactory and comprehensive learning experiences
Analysis of contingent versus permanent employees in the healthcare industry
No full textThis thesis is designed to take a deep look into two types of staffing models found in the healthcare industry. A qualitative study is used to explore strengths and weaknesses of permanent and contingent workforce solutions. The problem statement is focused on determining the workforce solution method that is most successful for healthcare organizations. The issue was evaluated and analyzed through the examination of peer-reviewed literature, as well as healthcare organizations that have experienced positive outcomes from contingent or permanent staffing solutions. The final recommendation, derived from research conclusions, encourages healthcare organizations to incorporate a hybrid model of temporary and permanent clinicians. This solution results in meeting the expectation of delivering quality healthcare to all communities. The outcomes of the hybrid model doesl provide health systems with optimal staffing sustainability, and cost efficiency
The millennialization of the sale
Get PDFThis research project examined how the art of selling has been reinvented by three interrelated cultural changes that had a domino effect on each other: technology, globalization, and the millennial generation. In the last several decades, technology has evolved exponentially, and became the most significant catalyst for sprawling globalization. Together, technology and globalization evolved and bred the very unique, millennial generation. In order to better understanding of how businesses sell to this unique generation, the scope of this project was narrowed. A comparative case analysis and SWOT were conducted on four organizations with Wisconsin roots: Johnson Controls, Inc., GE Healthcare, Northwestern Mutual, and Kohl’s. Each company competes in different platforms, industries, and markets. However, they all need to uncover how to sell to the millennial generation in order to sustain in the future. Based on the research, recommendations to sell to this generation include: engage in technology, take a global approach, and assess using the triple bottom line
The effects of a reading intervention with the spot-and-dot syllabication strategy in conjunction with the vowel pattern chart
Get PDFThis study investigated the effects of a 14-week reading intervention, which included using the Spot-and-Dot Syllabication Strategy (Cheyney and Cohen, 1999) in conjunction with an adjusted Vowel Pattern Chart (Cheyney and Cohen, 1999) with one student who attended a mid-western metropolitan literacy center. The student received instruction that allowed him to segment multisyllabic words through awareness of the vowel/syllable patterns. Pre- and posttest assessments were administered with the Reading Dr. Seuss Words!!! (Santa & Hoien, 1999) and the Power Pattern Placement Survey (Cheyney and Cohen, 1999). Posttest results showed he had significant improvement of p = 03 on Reading Dr. Seuss Words!!! (1999) and p = 01 on the Power Pattern Placement Survey (1999). These results show that the use of this intervention strategy helped this struggling reader recognize vowel/syllable patterns. Further research is needed to determine the effects of this intervention with small intervention groups and/or in a regular classroom environment
Ruth S. Coleman College of Nursing and Health Sciences Pinning Ceremony - May 2016
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The effects of iPad applications as an instructional tool for mathematical achievement and motivation
Get PDFThe purpose of this research and intervention was to determine if the use of iPad technology during mathematical instruction would increase student achievement and motivation. During the five-week intervention, the participant was taught strategies for solving double and triple digit addition and subtraction equations. Those strategies were paired with the use of iPad technology. By the end of the five-week intensive intervention, the participant made large gains on the post-test as well as maintaining more consistent scores on the progress monitoring probes throughout the length of the study. Furthermore, the participant’s motivation and excitement of learning mathematics also increased by the end of this five-week study. Increasing the intensity of the intervention, adding engaging iPad technology and providing immediate feedback were some of the strengths of this study. Some of the limitations were providing a clear understanding of the Math Attitudes Survey to the participant as well as only working with one student in the study. Some of the recommendations made for classroom teachers in general from this study were coupling traditional mathematic instruction with specific technology and giving students a second chance to answer problems that were solved incorrectly the first time. Some of the recommendations made for teachers working with the participant specific to this study included allowing the student to use his own dry/erase whiteboard to solve problems, encouraging him to pay careful attention to the problems instead of focusing on how fast he can work, providing immediate feedback for the student and working to build a good relationship with him so he feels supported and confident with his work