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Eyeon Ethics: Moral Culpability in Social Work: The Free Will-Determinism Debate
No full textHaving spent decades working with offenders, my experience tells me that, without a doubt, how social workers and others who work in the criminal justice system respond to offenders often is a direct function of these professionals\u27 beliefs about the extent to which the offenders sitting before them are (or are not) morally culpable and responsible, in the free-will sense of the term, for their misconduct. Social workers, police, judges, parole and probation officers, and parole board members often react relatively compassionately or punitively, depending on their belief about the offenders\u27 ability to exercise self-control and make free choices at the time they committed their offenses
Geodesic Circulant Graphs Embedded on the Flat Torus
Get PDFIn this paper, we will investigate graphs that arise from the intersections of geodesics embedded on the at torus. For any size collection of geodesics, the number of unique intersections is countable via their slopes. As well, any embedding of two geodesics gives rise to a circulant graph for which its chromatic number can be calculated from their respective slopes. Furthermore, the previously described circulant graphs embedded on the at torus are self-dual. This provides an effective face coloring of any graph arising from the embedding of two slopes on the torus
Hypertension Management among Cambodian-Americans in Rhode Island
Get PDFHypertension is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke and the focus of much study in the US. However, there is limited transfer of this knowledge in terms of hypertension management in certain recent immigrant groups such as the Cambodian-‐Americans. Cambodian-‐Americans are often included among the Asian/Pacific Islanders and are one of the fasting growing populations in the US. The purpose of this study was to explore how Cambodians in Rhode Island manage hypertension. This study used a survey design with a convenience sample of 30 participants who could read, write, and understand English. It was conducted at a Cambodian temple, after IRB approval, and the student researcher used an IRB approved script and informational letter to recruit participants during a Buddhist ceremony being held at the temple. Results demonstrated that the majority of the participants understood the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle such as eating more fruits, cutting down on salt in the diet, regular exercise, taking antihypertensive medicines regularly as prescribed by healthcare providers, and avoiding smoking and drinking. An alarming result, however, was that approximately one quarter (26%) of those interviewed responded that they would stop taking the antihypertensive medications as soon as their blood pressure returned to normal. The results of this pilot study indicated the need for further education and primary care for Cambodian Americans with high blood pressure to better understand how cultural beliefs impact hypertension management. Recommendations for APRNs are identified and discussed
Student Experiences and Beliefs Regarding Normal Physiologic Birth
Get PDFLamaze International identifies six care practices used to promote, protect, and support the normal physiologic process of birth (Lamaze, 2007; Lamaze, 2014). These practices include: allowing labor to begin on its own; allowing freedom of movement throughout labor; providing continuous labor support; avoiding routine interventions; promoting spontaneous pushing in upright or gravity-neutral positions; and not separating mother and baby with unlimited breastfeeding opportunities. These care practices were adopted for nurses (Romano & Lothian, 2008) to support the normal physiologic birth (NPB.) The disparity between this recognized standard of care and the reality of nursing student education in the maternity clinical setting is explored through a survey of 59 nursing students. The survey elicited responses regarding: 1) educational experiences with NPB in the maternity clinical practicum; 2) experiences with each of the care practices in the maternity clinical practicum; and 3) beliefs about NBP in the clinical setting. The findings indicated a gap between evidence-based practice taught in the classroom and the experience of student nurses in the maternity clinical setting. Implications for nursing practice, research, education, and policy are identified
First Birthday 2013-2014 Project Brochure
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Congress, Interest Groups, and the Strategic Use of Judicial Review
Get PDFPrior research suggests that political actors use judicial review for politically strategic purposes in order to achieve policy goals. Depending upon institutional considerations, members of Congress and interest groups will either seek to allow or preclude judicial review of agency actions. This study seeks to test these claims using the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 and focuses on the creation of the Independent Payment Advisory Board. The findings provide some support for the claims, but show less than expected concern over judicial review, particularly among interest groups. The study then provides four explanations for these findings
Nurses\u27 Perceptions of Nurse Staffing and the Impact on Patient Falls
Get PDFPatient falls contribute to unnecessary injury and incapacitation for patients and are also a major source of stress for the nurses caring for patients who fall. Hospitals are no longer being reimbursed for extended hospital stays related to injuries caused by patient falls and action is needed to decrease such events. Nurse staffing has been shown to play a critical role in determining the incidence of patient falls, with better nurse staffing decreasing the likelihood of a patient falling. The purpose of this study was to determine nurses’ perceptions of nurse staffing and its impact on the incidence of patient falls. The methodology included a short, self-administered survey developed by the researcher. Nurses answered 15 questions related to the number of patients they cared for, number of patient falls, and factors that could influence falls. Nurses who completed the survey reported caring for between 2-7 patients on their last shift and reported between 0-2 falls on their assignment within the previous three months. Nurses indicated that factors such as admission and discharge activity, the number of available staff on the unit, and the acuity of patients on the unit impacted patient falls. Further research is needed to determine the relationship between nurse staffing and the incidence of patient falls. Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) are in an ideal position to participate in research related to this topic as well to advocate for nursing’s role in preventing patient falls
A Case Study of Student and Teacher Relationships and the Effect on Student Learning
Get PDFThis research study explored the affective domain of teacher-student relationships using a single case study design. This single case study produced a synthesis of information that guides a classroom teacher in the development and maintenance of her relationships with her students. The resulting analysis and interpretation provided a description of major themes that developed regarding strong teacher student relationships, as well as, specific components to the interactions considered essential for the student’s learning environment.
The outcome of this study is an account of experiences and procedures that guide the development and maintenance of relationships between a teacher and her students. Based on the findings, four primary categories emerged with supporting elements that were critical components of each category. These four primary categories represent an interpersonal framework for the learning environment.
The qualitative method in this study is derived from a constructivist viewpoint with a focus on deeply understanding this specific case of teacher-student relationships. My goal in conducting this study was to provide more specific examples of and empirical findings for how
teacher-student relationships are created. Identifying specific factors associated with teacher-student interactions could provide valuable information to an educational learning community. Implications for how these findings can impact the learning environment are discussed
The DNP: A Descriptive Study of Student Experiences and Factors Contributing to Pursuing this Degree
Get PDFSince 2004 discourse pertaining to a terminal clinical degree in nursing has increased nationally, however few articles were found that discussed why advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) were choosing to pursue this degree, and their lived experiences while doing so. This descriptive, qualitative research study aimed to identify contributing factors in the decision to pursue the DNP degree, and to explore the experiences of DNP student experiences. Rogers’ theory of diffusion of innovations (2003) guided the study. Snowball recruitment led to seven participants from who data was collected using email conversations. Five major themes were identified: (1) personal development, (2) achieving personal goals, (3) professional advancement, (4) program attibutes and (5) relationship with others. Implications exist for the nurse contemplating this degree, for faculty who educate APRNs, and for program directors as they structure learning environments and recruit new enrollees. Recommendations include the clarification of the DNP role in the delivery of healthcare services, to identify why so few of the respondents intend to use this degree in clinical practice, and for future research into how online nursing programs can use technology to effectively teach DNPs
Adolescent Literature and the Power of Student Perception and Voice in Gay-Straight Alliances and Beyond
Get PDFThis research was conducted so that I could learn more about how students interact with texts, specifically focusing on how students who are members of their high school Gay-‐Straight Alliance (GSA) interact with and respond to works of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer/questioning (LGBTQ) adolescent literature. The research was conducted during the spring and fall of 2013 at two local high schools, with Garden High reading “Perfect” by Jennifer Diemer and Donovan High reading “Am I Blue?” by Bruce Coville. The research questions I pose are: 1. What common themes or issues do students in GSA groups discuss when presented with different works of LGBTQ literature?, 2. How do students’ perceptions of LGBTQ issues align or delineate from academic research conducted on LGBTQ issues?, and 3. How can the knowledge gained through this research help me as an English educator? I venture to answer these questions by using pieces of conversation about themes that were common during my time with both schools: the differences between boys and girls, adults and families, and generalizations made about certain populations. I also reflect on how engaging in this research has changed me as a student, researcher, and educator. I hope that my research will be useful for people who work with youth and are interested in incorporating LGBTQ literature into their own instruction