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Two Students from The GWU Department of Natural Sciences Awarded Grants for Research
Get PDFTwo students from the Department of Natural Sciences at Gardner-Webb University have received grants for their research. They are the first students from the program to be awarded funding to conduct their studies. Seniors Marissa DiMatteo, of Granite Falls, N.C., and Katie Wilson, of Connelly Springs, N.C., are both majoring in biology with a biomedical sciences concentration.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/3769/thumbnail.jp
Operating Room Efficiency: Time is Money
Get PDFHealthcare costs, including the costs of surgery, are very expensive for patients. The operating room is a huge source of income and expenses for hospitals. In the operating room, there is room for improvement to improve efficiency as well as decrease the costs for patients and healthcare systems without harming patient care. By decreasing turnover time, increasing first case on-time starts, and better preparing for the daily flow in the operating room, there is a proposed cost saving. This project proposal will address methods to decrease turnover time between surgical cases. It will also target improvement in first case start times and improvement in preparation for daily flow of case progression in the operating room. Evaluation of the proposed changes will be evaluated after 6 months of implementation to monitor if there has, in fact, been an improvement in operating room efficiency. Again, the overall goal of the proposal is to improve the efficiency of the operating room to better serve patients
Reflective Practice Using Video-Recorded Classroom Observations
Get PDFThis study was prompted by a desire to understand the relationship between reflective practice using classroom instructional video observations and teacher perception of effectiveness. This was a mixed methods study in which quantitative data were collected from a pre- and post-survey using a Likert scale and qualitative data from weekly pre- and post-reflection questions and a final reflection question. This study involved data collection from 19 volunteer teachers from a rural middle school serving students in Grades 6-8. Effective teachers are those who use self-reflection to deepen their understanding of how their instructional practices affect student learning, make improvements to their practices, and plan more productive learning opportunities for their students (Scales, 2008). Key findings in the study are in line with the current body of research on reflective practice and the characteristics of effective teachers (Disu, 2017; Farrell, 2015; Larrivee, 2008; Stronge, 2018). As a result of the study, participants became more observant of their students’ needs and how their actions and instructional practices affect student learning and recognized new strategies to improve learning experiences
Doing Death Better: Practical Ways for Healthcare Professionals to Care for the Dying Patient and Their Families
Get PDFHealthcare professionals care for patients with unique personal, cultural, religious, and medical needs, but these needs are not always met in a way that ensures the patient and their families are being treated as unique individuals. This paper first provides an overview of the physiological aspects of dying and how to educate patients and their families regarding expectations in end-of-life. The impacts of the death of a child and a parent were explored, and areas in need of more resources for these individuals were identified. The beliefs and practices of Hindu, Native American, and Islamic cultures were discussed, and lessons from these cultures that healthcare professionals can apply to patients cross-culturally were stated. This paper then examines different aspects of post-mortem considerations such as family member perceptions and presence during resuscitative measures, as well as the role of nurses during end-of-life care, and the effects this can have on the profession. The results of multiple studies were discussed throughout the paper, including the implications of these results and ways to improve the experience of death and dying for both the patient and their loved ones
Increasing CPR Awareness in School Staff
Get PDFThere are a limited number of staff members in Stokes County Schools that are CPR certified. A CPR workshop was conducted to provide an opportunity to allow more staff members to become certified, to gain knowledge and gain confidence in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, and to reduce delays in administering aid. Participants were asked to complete the Perceived Competence Scale (PCS) before and after participation in the CPR Workshop. The PCS is a 4-item questionnaire, based on a 7-point Likert scale. Answer choices range from Not True to Very True. Each question provides a lead-in statement, allowing for the concept being studied to be added to the question. A paired-sample t-test was calculated to compare the mean pretest score to the posttest score. The mean on the pretest was 8 (sd = 21.3), and the mean on the posttest was 28 (sd = 0). A significant increase from pretest to posttest was found t(3) = -8.66, p \u3c .05. The results revealed that all four staff members that took part in the workshop felt more confident in their CPR knowledge and ability to deliver CPR. Overall, the results showed that the workshop helped to increase awareness, confidence, and knowledge of CPR
Session IIIA: Religious Studies Presentation 2 - Women in Auschwitz
No full textAn outline of the gender-specific experiences of women prior to, during, and following imprisonment at Auschwitz concentration camp under the Nazi regime in German-occupied Poland
A Survey of Lessons Learnt from COVID-19 by School Administration Interns
Get PDFThe COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges that threatened the quality and rigor of school administration internships. A survey administered to school interns in a principal preparation program at a large comprehensive university in the southeastern part of the United States revealed a huge difference in experiences and support that students received, based upon differences in existing school infrastructure and their supervising principal. The pandemic necessitated the principal preparation program adapt some internship requirements. The number of hours required to complete the internship was reduced. The building of authentic relationships with students became a greater priority. Finally, more flexibility was allowed to ensure student success in completing the internship. There is a dearth of research that investigates experiences of interns in principal preparation programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study potentially enhances the current body of research
Adjunct Faculty & Institutional Identity: Toward a Model for Acculturation
Get PDFInstitutions of higher education (IHEs) are charged with instilling institutional identity among all employees and this is particularly true for smaller Christian IHEs committed to the Great Commission. Following a case study of a recently dissolved institution, this article suggests that it may be worth the investment to effectively generate institutional identity among adjunct faculty even if doing so requires additional funding or capital. In this paper the authors draw on the tenets of organizational socialization theory coupled with a prescribed curriculum as a conceptual framework designed to generate institutional identity among adjunct faculty. The authors highlight a multi-phased model for implementing a sophisticated curriculum formulated to effectively cultivate institutional identity and discuss the benefits that are associated with enhanced onboarding efforts. It is suggested that Christian IHEs consider benefitting from the recommended approach
Gardner-Webb, The Magazine 2023, Fall (Volume 58)
Get PDFGardner-Webb, The Magazine, previously titled The Webb Magazine, focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. This issue includes articles on Double Dawg Day, Dr. Elizabeth Amato winner of the Teaching Excellence Award, Marilyn Withrow\u27s gift to the Chemistry and Microbiology programs, and celebrating alumna Gladys Brooks Boroughs 100th celebration.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gwmagazine/1029/thumbnail.jp