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Aims: The purpose of this survey study was to examine the demographic and lifestyle factors of women currently in orthopaedic surgery. Methods: An electronic survey was conducted of practising female orthopaedic surgeons based in the USA through both the Ruth Jackson Society and the online Facebook group "Women of Orthopaedics". Results: The majority of surveyed female orthopaedic surgeons reported being married (76.4%; 285/373) and having children (67.6%; 252/373). In all, 66.5% (247/373) were collegiate athletes; 82.0% (306/373) reported having no female orthopaedic surgeon mentors in undergraduate and medical school. Their mean height is 65.8 inches and average weight is 147.3 lbs. Conclusion: The majority of female orthopaedic surgeons did not have female mentorship during their training. Additionally, biometrically, their build is similar to that of the average American woman.
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Despite burgeoning evidence on the positive effects of perinatal loss support groups, some communities still lack such services. Those wishing to begin a support group may find the task daunting, especially if there is little support for their efforts. In this article, the authors discuss the development of a pregnancy loss support group, which included a community assessment, launching a pilot program, and providing training for facilitators. Other practical considerations will also be reviewed, such as finding a location for the group and securing funding for advertising.
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Nursing students are not afforded the opportunity to take a full patient assignment before transitioning into practice. It then often takes students months to feel comfortable caring for more than 2 patients once in practice. To assist students with transition-into-practice issues, the authors discuss a senior internship where students work one-to-one with an expert nurse, becoming acclimated to taking a full patient assignment.
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Education, Nursing/methods , Internship and Residency , Interprofessional Relations , Practice Patterns, Nurses' , Students, Nursing/psychology , Clinical Competence , Humans , Models, Nursing , Nursing Methodology Research , Workload/psychologyABSTRACT
The goal of any nursing program is to graduate competent, compassionate future nurse leaders. Evaluating outcome data is also imperative. The authors realized that a more in-depth analysis of our program was needed to address low passing rates. As a result, we assessed and evaluated each course against the NCLEX-RN test plan to determine specific strengths as well as areas needing improvement. The process led to curriculum and teaching changes, resulting in a 42% increase in the NCLEX-RN pass rate in the first year.
