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Using descriptive case study methodology, the impact of an inaugural dean on a School of Nursing is explored from the perspective of the Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA), the School Chairperson and the faculty and staff in the School. Advantages of this administrative structure were identified by the various constituencies. Faculty and staff identified consistent leadership, strategic planning, increased internal and external visibility of the School; and focus on faculty scholarship and development. From the VPAA's perspective, a dean was a buffer between him and the nursing faculty as well as someone who could resolve student issues without involving him. Allowing the dean to make decisions at the executive level provided the VPAA with the time to focus on other areas for which he was responsible. Creating the dean position also helped to indicate the School of Nursing's importance to Mount Saint Mary College (MSMC). Further research should be conducted on the impact of a dean on the community partners and on obtaining external funding, including alumni donations.
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Faculty, Nursing , Leadership , Humans , UniversitiesABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: The objective was to consider family presence during resuscitation (FPDR) from the perspective of the family member. BACKGROUND: FPDR has been a topic of interest internationally since the first report of this practice more than 25 years ago. Worldwide, many studies have provided insight into the perspective of healthcare professionals (HCPs); however, there is limited research on the perspective and experiences of family members. DESIGN: An integrative review was conducted. An electronic database search was conducted for the years from 1994-2017. METHODS: The Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), PyschINFO, Academic Search, SocINDEX, PubMed, ProQuest databases and Google Scholar were searched. Search terms were family perceptions, family presence and resuscitation. RESULTS: Twelve reviews met inclusion criteria. Findings suggest that family members view family presence as a fundamental right. Family members involved in a FPDR experience reported that their presence benefitted the patient and healthcare team. In an international sample of studies, family presence overall was viewed positively by family members and they voiced wanting to be given an option to be present during a loved one's resuscitation. CONCLUSIONS: Findings support that family members' desire for FPDR; however, the literature reflects that HCPs do not always embrace the practice of FPDR. Stronger educational preparation of nurses and other HCPs related to FPDR is warranted. Policy initiatives include the formulation of policies that allow family presence during resuscitation of a family member. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE: The findings are relevant for a clinical practice that promotes a more family-centred approach to allowing FPDR. Creating policy and providing FPDR education for HCPs based on evidence provide more consistency in clinical practice and help to eliminate the moral distress experienced by clinical nurses forced to make difficult decisions during a stressful event.
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/psychology , Family/psychology , Professional-Family Relations , Visitors to Patients/psychology , Attitude of Health Personnel , Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/nursing , Health Personnel , HumansABSTRACT
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To determine nurses' perceptions related to smoking cessation, health promotion and interventions provided to hospitalised patients. BACKGROUND: Smoking is a major health problem in Jordan. The cost for treating smoking-related health conditions is a significant strain on the healthcare system. Nurses are in an ideal position to encourage smoking cessation. Little is known about Jordanian nurses' perceptions related to smoking cessation issues. METHODS: A qualitative design was used to collect data from 22 Jordanian nurses using focus groups. Purposive sampling was used to select the study participants. Content analysis was conducted, to determine themes related to the research questions. RESULTS: Nurses indicated that smoking cessation counselling is important. However, they did not feel that their counselling was very effective. Nurses indicated that the presence of a well-defined hospital policy regarding smoking was a facilitator to smoking cessation and antismoking clinics would also help to decrease smoking. Challenges to nurses' interventions included lack of hospital policy, lack of time and nurses who smoke could not be role models or provide effective counselling. Regarding decreasing smoking in Jordan, nurses had suggestions that included scare techniques and increasing taxes on cigarettes as well as enforcing policies that prevent cigarette sales to children under 16. CONCLUSIONS: Nurses are well aware of the hazards of smoking and indicate a belief that encouraging smoking cessation is an appropriate activity. Changes in smoking rules and the enforcement of rules, as well as increased public health efforts related to smoking cessation, are necessary to decrease smoking prevalence in Jordan. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE: Training in smoking cessation counselling and increased awareness of the resources may increase nurses' ability to have an impact on decreasing the smoking prevalence in Jordan.
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Attitude of Health Personnel , Nursing Staff, Hospital/psychology , Smoking Cessation/methods , Smoking Prevention/methods , Adult , Child , Counseling , Female , Focus Groups , Humans , Jordan/epidemiology , Male , Nursing Staff, Hospital/education , Prevalence , Qualitative Research , Smoke-Free Policy , Smoking/epidemiologyABSTRACT
Reflective practice describes the cyclical interaction of learning and experience. Although the concept has been enhanced during the 20th century, the Chinese philosopher and educator Confucius indicated that wisdom is gained by reflection. Nurses can enhance their practice and gain professional satisfaction by developing the skills needed for reflective practice. Reflection can occur in the moment as well as after an event. To develop the skills needed for reflective practice, the nurse must first make a commitment to reflection. Reflection can lead to increased confidence, which allows nurses to use their voice to question authority.
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Group Processes , Learning , Humans , ThinkingSubject(s)
Education, Nursing, Graduate/standards , Education, Nursing/trends , Faculty, Nursing , International Educational Exchange , Cultural Characteristics , Education, Nursing/history , Education, Nursing, Graduate/methods , Female , History, 20th Century , History, 21st Century , Humans , Jordan , Male , Nurses, Male/trends , Patient PreferenceABSTRACT
A popular career path in a female-dominated profession.
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Nurse Anesthetists/history , Nurses, Male/history , Career Choice , History, 20th Century , Humans , Male , Sexism/history , United StatesABSTRACT
Editor's note: This column chronicles the author's experience teaching abroad this past year.
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Education, Nursing, Graduate , Faculty, Nursing , International Educational Exchange , Cultural Characteristics , Humans , Jordan , Nursing Education Research/methods , TeachingABSTRACT
Participating in the seventh U.S.-Russian Nursing Conference Cruise was a unique opportunity for American nurses to interact with nurses from Russia, South Africa, and Australia. In addition to the conference sessions, visiting a hospital and a hospice provided insight into health care in Russia.
