Scholarly Report: Nursing


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indicates NMU Faculty
Italic type indicates NMU student at time of the study


Scholarly Projects: Master of Science in Nursing

     

•  Robinia, K., Rose, A., (2011). Development of an interdisciplinary DVD:      
   Dealing with dysphagia across disciplines.

•  Romero, M., Lawrence, L., Premeau, M., (2011). Increasing influenza   
   vaccination rates in older adults: Dispelling misperceptions with effective
   teaching strategies.

•  Giordana, S., Schultz, C., (2011). A quantitative analysis of factors in the  
   physical environment and their effect on patient comfort and satisfaction in
   primary care.

•  Powers, M. E., Janofski, M., (2011). Evidence-based care of the peripherally
   inserted central catheter.

•  Romero, M., Nyquist, K., (2011). Assessment of combat veterans for
   post-traumatic stress disorder: Implications for the advanced practice nurse.

•  Higbie, J., Kuehl, A., (2011). Creating a path for patients with hepatitis C to   
   increase comfort, treatment, and antiviral therapy.

•  Flood, L., Bambach, T., (2011). Development of an evidence-based case
   study on pressure ulcers in the hospitalized patient.

•  Wedin, H., Braman, S., (2011). Exploration of Stella King: Public health nurse
   of Mackinac Island, 1895 – 1984.

•  Wedin, H., Stahl, K., (2011). Treatment of superficial to partial thickness skin
   wounds: Using current research to produce an evidence-based protocol.

•  Powers, M. E., Hedlund, M., (2011). Identification and prevention of delirium in
   elderly postoperative hip surgical patients.

•  Wedin, H., Santi, J., (2011). Using email to improve computer literate clients’ 
   knowledge of recommended screening tests and immunizations.  

•  Sanford, A., DeBoer, J., (2011). Clinical practice guidelines for food allergy in
   the pediatric population.

•  Delpier, T., Stenlund, K., (2011). Obesity prevalence in adolescents: 
   Sugar-sweetened beverage intake and weight gain.

•  Gasiewicz, N., Slotterback, T., (2011). Pain, substance abuse, and addiction:
   Making a good assessment.


Scholarly Projects: Master of Science in Nursing

     

Giordana S., Bury, L., (2008). Development of a home safety checklist to
   facilitate the safe aging in place of the elderly.

Smit, E., Crabb, L., (2008). The impact of a cultural immersion service
  learning experience.

Sanford, A., Garnsey, C., (2008). Early detection of breast cancer: What
  women need to know to improve their breast health.

Wallace, M., Heslip, M., (2008). An advanced care planning program:
  Creating a link among patients, families, and health care providers.

Wallace, M., Hongisto, L., (2008). Preoperative cardiovascular risk
  assessment of the adult patient undergoing noncardiac surgery.

Wedin, H., Horton, K., (2008). Health promotion and exercise in the primary
  care setting.

Giordana, S., Kroll, T., (2008). Development of a clinical pocket reference 
  for APN transitioning from novice to advanced beginner to expert.

• Flood, L., Maas, N., (2008). Using human patient simulators in practical
  nursing education.

Delpier, T., McLain, K., (2008). Community-acquired methicillin resistant
  staphylococcus aureus infection in school-age athletes.

Clocklin, G., Spickerman, C., (2008). Symptom management of
  breathlessness in palliative care.

Wallace, M., Trudeau, A., (2008). A protocol for smoking cessation prior to
  plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Sanford, A., Van den Ende, N., (2008). A multidisciplinary approach to
  managing congestive heart failure on an outpatient basis to improve patient
  outcome.



Scholarly Projects:
Doctorate in Nursing Practice (Collaboration between Oakland University and Northern Michigan University)

Giordana, S., Bjork, J., (2007). Hope, empowerment and diabetes
  self-management.

Powers, M. E., Campbell, J., (2007). The effect of nurse champions on
  compliance with keystone ICU protocal.

Thompson, K., Gasiewicz, N., (2007). Satisfaction among adult diabetic
  inpatients when glycemic control is managed by a nurse practitioner led 
  diabetes management team.

Powers, M. E., Graham, J., (2007). Guidelines for prenatal care for
  post-bariatric women: An integrative review.

Giordana, S., Koski, B., (2007). Daily activity patterns of an adult
  experiencing lower back pain undergoing electro-acupuncture: A case study.

Schuiling, K., Marowitz, A., (2007). The use of complexity theory by certified
  nurse-midwives as the basis for decision making about prolonged labor.

Schuiling, K., Opsahl, L., (2007) (1) Explication of philosophic analysis in
  nursing. (2) Philosophic analysis of theory-guided practice and the
  theory-practice gap in nursing: Union and nonunion nurses in a state nursing
  organization.

Powers, M. E., Raica, D., (2007). Effect of action oriented communication
  training on nurses: Communication self-efficacy and safety attitudes: A pilot
  study.

Delpier, T., (2007). The complexity of hygiene practices in adolescent male
  athletes.

Flood, L., (2008). Nurse-patient interactions related to diabetes foot care.

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