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Dissertations
The experiences of cancer nurses' existential care in response to the threat of patients' mortality within the culture of care, Doris Yuet Lan Leung
The experiences of internationally educated nurses while preparing for the NCLEX-RN, Jhordin James C. Montegrico
The feasibility of using a theory-based, online delivery microlearning system to educate nurse practitioners about clinical skin examination for melanoma, Delaney Baker Stratton
The female overactive bladder in our beverage-centered society: An evolutionary perspective, Sarah Becker Hortsch
The geriatric cancer experience in end of life: Model adaptation and testing, Harleah Graham Buck
The health beliefs of Papua New Guinea nursing students, Michael Beebe
The health-related quality of life of adults with Down syndrome, Rebecca Jermyn Graves
The hidden morbidity of cancer: An exploratory study of burden in caregivers of cancer patients with brain metastases, Marlon Garzo Saria
The ideas of empathy in nursing: A conceptual analysis, Philip A. Greiner
The impact of a burn injury on family caregivers of adult burn survivors, Diana Kidd
The impact of a competitive healthcare environment on cost and quality, Maureen E. Buckley
The impact of adverse childhood experiences and forgiveness on nurses' capacity for compassion satisfaction, Anne D. Troy
The impact of cancer caregiving on cancer caregivers: Stories of lives in transition, Cynthia M. Steinwedel
The impact of debriefing sessions following viewing of recorded high fidelity simulation scenarios on knowledge acquisition, self-confidence, and satisfaction: A quasi-experimental study, Kristen D. Zulkosky
The impact of disaster tabletop exercise on the nursing knowledge of emergency preparedness and the influence on professional quality of life, Vivian Fuentes
The impact of experiential learning clinical orientation for accelerated baccalaureate nursing learners, Katie Pawloski
The impact of first-line nurse managers leadership development training program on workgroup climate and performance, Reem Mabrouk Abd El Rahman
The impact of health literacy, culture and psychological factors on the pap testing behaviors of African immigrant women in the United States, Joycelyn Cudjoe
The impact of hospital nursing resources on postsurgical outcomes for patients with opioid use disorder, Rachel E. French
The impact of job satisfaction, stress and career needs on Navy nurses intent to stay on active duty, Claire M. Pagliara-Miller
The impact of simulation-based learning experience on critical thinking acquisition, Candice Rome
The impact of structured orientation on role transition and turnover intentions of advanced practice registered nurses, Nadege Jules
The impact of teach-back method on hospital readmissions, Rebel L. Heasley