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Experiences of graduates from a RN-to-BSN program
ConclusionsThe research data analysis supports the need for the non-BSN RNs to continue their education to the BSN level should be central for nurse executives in hiring positions to help non-BSN staff RNs interested in these positions to meet the BSN requirement for applying for jobs that they may qualify for, but do not possess the BSN degree. There was a definite connection between job requirement and promotion from all the research study participants. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences - February 18, 2020 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding nursing interruptions among Chinese nurses: A nationwide cross-sectional survey
ConclusionChinese nurses have a moderate level of KAP regarding nursing interruptions. Leaders’ attention, standardized training, position, professional title and employment type could predict nurses’ KAP state of nursing interruptions. Thus, a targeted training program should be implemented for clinical nurses by nursing leaders, with a particular focus on feasibility and professionalism. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences - January 22, 2020 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

A scoring system for predicting the risk of breast cancer-related lymphedema
ConclusionsThe predictive efficiency and accuracy of the scoring system were acceptable, and the system could be used to predict and screen groups at high risk for breast cancer-related lymphedema. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences - January 15, 2020 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Developing a curriculum model of English teaching for master’s degree nursing education in a Chinese medicine university
ConclusionsThe study exerted a positive effect on the ESP teaching and learning and provided new ideas for the ESP curriculum integration of Master’s Science in Nursing in China. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences - January 3, 2020 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Fifteen minutes may decrease nursing burnout: A discussion paper
Publication date: Available online 27 November 2019Source: International Journal of Nursing SciencesAuthor(s): Bronwyn JonesAbstractBurnout is a global concern for nurses with broad implications for the health of staff and patients. Efforts to foster resilience that have been successful in other disciplines have yet to be applied in nursing. As employers have become more responsible for the wellbeing of their employees, leveraging these successes in other disciplines could be a straightforward way to improve the wellbeing of the nursing workforce through reducing burnout. Specifically using a paid pre-shift 15 minute progr...
Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences - January 1, 2020 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Persevere and innovate to achieve new greatness
Publication date: Available online 31 December 2019Source: International Journal of Nursing SciencesAuthor(s): Holly Wang (Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences - January 1, 2020 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Let’s sail into the wind and set off to a brighter future
Publication date: Available online 30 December 2019Source: International Journal of Nursing SciencesAuthor(s): Holly Wang (Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences - December 31, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Effectiveness of mindfulness based cognitive therapy on weight loss, improvement of hypertension and attentional bias to eating cues in overweight people
ConclusionThis study demonstrated that MBCT along with the conventional diet therapy was more effective in weight loss, decrease in BMI, hypertension control, as well as attentional bias towards food cues than the diet therapy alone. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences - December 28, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Psychometric properties of the Chinese Version of the readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale for people living with HIV
ConclusionThis study is the first to examine the psychometric properties of the RHDS-CH for PLWH. Our findings showed good reliability and confirmed the four-factor structure model for PLWH. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences - December 28, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Precision health: A nursing perspective
Publication date: Available online 24 December 2019Source: International Journal of Nursing SciencesAuthor(s): Mei R. Fu, Emma Kurnat-Thoma, Angela Starkweather, Wendy A. Henderson, Ann K. Cashion, Janet K. Williams, Maria C. Katapodi, Karin Reuter-Rice, Kathleen T. Hickey, Veronica Barcelona de Mendoza, Kathleen Calzone, Yvette P. Conley, Cindy M. Anderson, Debra E. Lyon, Michael T. Weaver, Pamela K. Shiao, Rose E. Constantino, Shu-Fen Wung, Marilyn J. Hammer, Joachim G. VossAbstractPrecision health refers to personalized healthcare based on a person's unique genetic, genomic, or omic composition within the context of lif...
Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences - December 25, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

The impacts of faculty caring on nursing students’ intent to graduate: A systematic literature review
ConclusionsThe findings indicate that students' perceptions of faculty caring can affect their perceptions of the learning environment and sense of belonging, and therefore, impact their intent to graduate. Students' perceptions of their instructors' caring behaviors are instrumental in motivating them to continue learning. The capacity of faculty caring plays a significant role in students’ success. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences - December 24, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Knowledge, attitude and practice toward nursing interruptions among Chinese nurses: A nationwide cross-sectional survey
ConclusionChinese nurses have a moderate level of KAP toward Nursing Interruptions. Leader's attention, standardized training, position, professional title, years of employment and employment type could predict nurses' KAP state of Nursing Interruptions. Thus, a targeted training program should be implemented for clinical nurses by nursing leaders, with a particular focus on feasibility and professionalism. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences - December 17, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Transformative learning in nursing education: A concept analysis
ConclusionThe results of the concept analysis of transformative learning were used to describe a model to facilitate transformative learning within the context of nursing education. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences - December 17, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Scoring system for predicting the risk of breast cancer-related lymphedema
ConclusionsThe predictive efficiency and accuracy of the scoring system were acceptable, and the system could be used to predict and screen groups at high risk for breast cancer-related lymphedema. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences - December 14, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Relationship between Vitamin D levels and pain and disease activity in patients with newly diagnosed axial spondyloarthritis
ConclusionsVitamin D insufficiency was prevalent in both newly diagnosed axSpA patients and healthy controls. There was no association between vitamin D and pain and disease activity in the newly diagnosed axSpA patients. Monitoring vitamin D levels is important and early intervention for vitamin D insufficiency is needed, especially in female patients. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences - December 13, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: research