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Learning Needs Assessment: Comparing Direct Care Registered Nurses\u27 Learning Needs Over Time
No full textThe Magnet Recognition program criteria includes an assessment of the continuing education (CE) needs of nurses at all levels and settings as a component of recognition for nursing excellence. In 2012 and 2015, a survey was sent out to all nursing staff at a large tertiary care hospital in West Michigan to assess the top learning needs of direct-care registered nurses (RNs). The purpose of this study was to identify how the top learning needs of direct-care RNs have changed from 2012 to 2015 in the areas of interdisciplinary teamwork, interprofessional issues, and client care. Benner’s Novice to Expert framework, which explains how nurses’ skills and knowledge levels increase over time with clinical experience, was used to guide this study. The survey was sent out via email at both time points and responses were electronically recorded. A total of 767 direct-care RNs responded to the 2012 survey, while 654 responded in 2015. Learning needs were scored on a Likert scale ranging from 1 (strongly agree) to 5 (strongly disagree). Data analysis was performed using SPSS. T-tests showed no significant changes in scores for interdisciplinary teamwork (t=0.88; p=0.38), interprofessional issues (t=0.90; p=0.37), or client care (t=1.08; p=0.28). There was a trend in increased learning needs for interdisciplinary teamwork and interprofessional issues, while client care was stable over time. Limitations include lack of generalizability outside of West Michigan. Implications include implementing CE programs to address nurses’ skills and knowledge in client care, as this had the highest need for additional learning
Characterization of Cation Intercalation in Surface Bound Prussian Blue Analogues
No full textWith the increasing popularity of handheld, rechargeable devices (such as smartphones) the demand for Lithium-ion batteries has also increased to fill this need. Alternative battery types provide an opportunity to lower costs by using more earth abundant elements. Prussian Blue Analogue (PBA) films are one alternative that have the benefit of admitting a more diverse range of ionic intercalants than lithium. This study focuses on the characterization of PBA films which are exposed to a variety of cations (Li+, Na+, K+) that differ from the initial solution in which they were created. We found that some films would exhibit enhanced features, such as, a larger charge capacity. Preliminary results demonstrate that some cation intercalants are more kinetically favorable, and out-compete each other for interstitial site occupation within the PBA lattice. Further research could look to the effect of using 2+ ions (Mg2+ and Ca2+) as the intercalant
Speed-Discussion: Engaging Students in Class Discussions
No full textEngaging college students in class discussion is an often difficult, yet crucial part of the classroom learning experience. My research examines the importance of student engagement in class discussion, and the causes behind the current trend that shows a decline in student engagement in the classroom. Multiple factors contribute to this decline. Based on this information, an activity is proposed that can help engage college students. The Speed-Discussion activity meets the need for engagement by getting students thinking and talking in a dynamic, supportive, and social environment. This activity helps students identify and review the central ideas from readings, and creates a record of their ideas that they can draw upon in later discussions. By the end of the activity, students should be able to (1) provide their own examples for difficult communication concepts, (2) work effectively with their peers, (3) understand a given case-study from a variety of perspectives, and (4) be prepared to contribute to a whole class discussion regarding sensitive, complex, and/or theoretical communication topics
Racial Discourse of 4chan.com
No full textThis research analyzes the racist discourse on the website 4chan.com. With the popularity of the website rapidly increasing and the seeming increase in overt racism in our supposedly post-racial society, especially on social media sites, the study seeks to find out what people on 4chan post when they have the option of anonymity. The sense of anonymity on the website theoretically will allow people to post things not directly attached to their name, since they are in a crowd and not easily identifiable. Beyond this, given how incredibly polarizing the most recent election was for America, the links between race and politics deserve further attention. In the study, I coded multiple posts for how the site treats several different racial groups. I look at whether or not racial slurs were present for the various groups, and if so how often they are mentioned. Overall the results showed that there exists racist discourse towards Middle Eastern and Black people. Future research should explore if users actually believe what they are posting on the website and whether or not this discourse is seen elsewhere on the internet
Olecranon Fracture Reduction: A Case Study of an Olecranon Fracture Fixation in a Recreational Cyclist
No full textThe elbow is made up of three bones, the radius, ulna, and humerus. The bony prominence on the back of the elbow is the olecranon process. This olecranon is needed to stop the arm from extending backward. Fractures to the olecranon process of the elbow account for approximately 10% of all adult upper extremity fractures. These fractures are most often seen in active and elderly populations resulting from high-energy trauma or low-energy falls, respectively. In those living an active lifestyle this can be a debilitating injury potentially leading to less range of motion. This alone can inhibit athletes in the functional movement required for sport as well as daily activities such as pulling a door or picking up a backpack. A 27-year old female recreational cyclist was participating in a 28-mile road race. The athlete was racing at 32 miles an hour when her front tire was struck on the left side, sending her body and the bicycle to the right. She was triaged by a first aid responder and taken to the nearest hospital for further trauma consultation. At the hospital, she had x-rays and was immediately sent to the nearest university hospital. The patient was treated for a comminuted, displaced, stable olecranon fracture of the elbow with 2 plates and 7 screws as well as severe road abrasions. The two main types of olecranon fracture classifications are Shatzker and Mayo. These aid in describing the type of fracture pattern and stability present in the compromised joint. Most fractures are treated surgically through an internal fixation. This method yields the greatest results especially in the active population. Many will have success with a surgical fixation; however, frequently loss of full extension of the elbow is seen in long term outcomes
The Effect of Television Viewing on Psychological Variables and Running Performance
No full textMusic has been shown to positively impact athletic performance during exercise. There is currently a dearth of knowledge on the effect another form of media, television (TV), has on specific psycho-physiological variables during exercise. Though recent research has shown that viewing self-selected TV programs can positively impact reported enjoyment of exercise, it is unclear as to what, if any, effect different types of TV programs would have on exercise performance. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the effects of two types of video footage on running performance, ratings of perceived exertion, motivation, affect, arousal and exercise enjoyment when compared to a no-TV condition. METHODS: 10 college students completed a maximal exertion treadmill test at three separate trials while watching either nature footage, sports clips, or no TV. At each trial the subjects ran for 3 minutes at 10% and 20% below their ventilatory thresholds (VT), then ran for as long as they could at 10% above their VT. Both during and upon completion of each trial they completed various surveys aimed at discerning the psychological impact of the video footage. RESULTS:There were significant differences in reported enjoyment between the sports condition (84.3±11.9) and the no TV condition (68.6±17.2) (P= 0.009) (PACES). There were no significant differences in RPE between conditions at stage 1,2,3 or the end of the test. While there was a correlation between those who reported greater levels of PA per week and those who were intrinsically motivated towards exercise, there was no correlation between motivation type and reported enjoyment of exercise. Additionally, time until fatigue was not significantly different between conditions. CONCLUSION: This study confirms the results of previous research in that TV viewing during exercise does result in greater reported enjoyment compared to a no-TV condition. However, it does not positively or negatively impact performance
Research Methods
No full textIn light of the recent immigration executive orders that have been put in place by Donald Trump many questions have arrived about immigrants and the type of production that they may provide to the U.S. economy. This presents an interesting question that should be answered: does the percentage of foreign born immigrants within a Michigan county increase economic growth/activity overall? Many people seem to hold the belief that they do not provide a significant amount of production and in fact they seem to have a negative effect upon the economic activity and growth of the United States. Hopefully, through this study, the revelation that the percentage of foreign born immigrants will positively correlate with an increase in economic growth overall
Implications of a Nature-Based Science Enrichment Program for Biosocial and Psychosocial Developmental Outcomes
No full textTechnology is ubiquitous in today’s society, particularly since the advent of smartphones, and has been increasingly becoming a vital component of education (Rosen, 2013). This study seeks to understand how childhood and adolescent technology usage informs college students’ perspectives of the importance of technology for education. A self-report Qualtrics survey explored college students’ experiences and perceptions of technology use. Survey questions pertain to the age of initial implementation of various technologies and frequency of classroom technology use. Furthermore, this survey assesses participants’ perceptions of the importance of technology for learning and the benefit of increasing technology use in the classroom. Preliminary correlational analyses have been conducted to assess the relationship between previous usage and current perceptions. Further analyses determine which past technology experiences serve as predictors for current perceptions of its importance and benefit for learning. A higher frequency of technology use in elementary and middle school classrooms was associated with a higher perceived importance of electronics for learning, and a higher perceived benefit for increasing classroom technology use. In addition, students who received their first cellphone/smartphone at a later age viewed electronics as less important for learning. Similarly, students who first engaged with both one-on-one technology and various types of screen-based play at younger ages were more likely to rate increasing technology use as beneficial for preschool through elementary school classrooms. Childhood enjoyment of electronics was also positively associated with a perceived benefit of increasing technology in middle school through college. These students will be future parents and teachers, and their perspectives can help shape how future generations interact with technology. As technology continues to develop, researchers must investigate societal perceptions and impact as well as the implications of technology for desired educational outcomes
The Effects of Disasters on View of and Relationship with God
No full textDisasters can be a considerable threat to one’s sense of meaning. We examined the effects of priming disaster related stimuli on participants’ view of and relationship with God. Participants were randomly assigned to one of four conditions: (a) implicit disaster threat, (b) explicit disaster threat, (c) implicit neutral prime, or (d) explicit neutral prime. Next, participants completed measures of meaning in life, as well as scales assessing their views of God (e.g., authoritarian, benevolent) and their relationship to God, including an implicit assessment of their relationship with God. We hypothesize that (religious) participants faced with a disaster prime will reaffirm their meaning and religious values compared to those in the control group. We also sought to explore how the disaster prime would affect how people related to God. We are in the process of collecting data (N~50; Target N=100), but we expect to find the data will support our hypothesis that meaning in life will be reaffirmed when a person is faced with a disaster scenario and that God associations will also be reaffirmed for religious participants. We will also examine whether the primes affected how relate with God. To analyze the data, we will run an ANOVA test comparing participant’s responses in all four conditions. This research has the potential to inform how religious and spiritual values may play a role in overcoming larger meaning threats, such as disasters
Sleep in College Students: How is Sleep Related to Daily Health and Spiritual Behaviors, and How Does Sleep Education Affect Sleep Quality and Quantity?
No full textCollege students are particularly susceptible to sleep issues because college creates an environment where the vulnerabilities to poor sleep are high, which can interfere with everyday functioning. Along with sleep, religiousness and spirituality also have been shown to have a positive impact on health. Few studies have examined the effect of educational interventions on sleep patterns in college students. The present study aims to explore the relationships between sleep, health, light, and spirituality/religiousness in college students. Additionally, we will implement an educational intervention to determine its effect on sleep quality and quantity. Participants will complete a pre-survey that collects information about demographics, sleep quality and quantity, religious behaviors, certain dimensions of physical health such as diet and exercise, and their state of well-being and mood. Some participants will then be asked to watch a short sleep education video, while others will watch an unrelated educational video. Following the pre-survey, a subset of participants will be given a FitBit to collect data on daily sleep and wake cycles. In addition, all participants will be asked to complete a daily survey each morning for a week. At the end of the week, an exit survey will be completed along with the final daily diary. Data collection will be completed by April. We expect to find that daily religious and spiritual behaviors are associated with healthy behaviors, including sleep, in college students. In addition, we expect that an educational intervention will influence sleep quality and quantity. Finally, we predict a negative relationship between light and sleep. This project seeks to increase awareness of the importance of sleep, especially as it pertains to health in college students and how religiosity and spirituality might play a role in that relationship