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Perceptions, orientation, and transition into nursing practice of accelerated second-degree nursing program graduates by Penprase, Barbara

“…This study discusses factors that influence newly graduated accelerated second-degree nursing students to remain at the bedside. It also identifies areas for…”
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The Efficacy of Preemptive Analgesia for Postoperative Pain Control: A Systematic Review of the Literature by Penprase, Barbara, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF, Brunetto, Elisa, MSN, CRNA, Dahmani, Eman, MSN, CRNA, Forthoffer, Jola Janaqi, MSN, BSN, CRNA, Kapoor, Samantha, MSN, RN, CRNA

“…Abstract The purpose of preemptive analgesia is to reduce postoperative pain, contributing to a more comfortable recovery period and reducing the need for…”
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Reducing hospital ICU noise: a behavior-based approach by Konkani, Avinash, Oakley, Barbara, Penprase, Barbara

“…Noise in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) is gaining increasing attention as a significant source of stress and fatigue for nursing staff. Extensive research…”
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Perceptions of Weight Loss Experience Between African-Americans and Caucasians: A Pilot Study by Sawyer-Martin, Sharon Marie, Penprase, Barbara P., Piscotty, Ronald John

“…Background Obesity is a growing epidemic in the USA, which leads to comorbidities associated with diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, sleep apnea,…”
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Student Immersion in Perioperative Nursing by Penprase, Barbara, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF, Monahan, Janean, PhD, RN, CNOR, Poly-Droulard, Lynda, MSN, MEd, RN, CNE, Prechowski, Stephanie, MSN, RN, AGCNS-BC, CNOR

“…Abstract The aging workforce and the lack of perioperative clinical practice and theoretical content in nursing education programs are factors contributing to…”
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Accelerated Second-Degree Nursing Students: Predictors of Graduation and NCLEX-RN First-Time Pass Rates by Penprase, Barbara B, Harris, Margaret A

“…It is important to understand and identify factors that affect students’ academic performance before entry into a nursing program and as they progress through…”
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Nursing Practice Patterns: Timing of Insulin Administration and Glucose Monitoring in the Hospital by Freeland, Barbara, Penprase, Barbara B, Anthony, Maureen

“…Purpose The purpose of this study was to describe diabetes nursing practice patterns related to the timing of morning insulin administration, blood glucose…”
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A closer look at academic probation and attrition: What courses are predictive of nursing student success? by Abele, Carrie, Penprase, Barbara, Ternes, Rueben

“…The purpose of this retrospective study was to identify undergraduate courses that serve as predictors of success for nursing students completing a BSN…”
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Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention for New Nurses by Vendittelli, D., Penprase, Barbara, Pittiglio, Laura

“…Nurses continue to sustain musculoskeletal injuries even with increased emphasis on safe patient handling and mobility (SPHM) and organizational cultures of…”
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Factors Influencing Registered Nurses’ Decision to Activate an Adult Rapid Response Team in a Community Hospital by Jackson, Shirley, Penprase, Barbara, Grobbel, Claudia

“…BACKGROUND:One factor impacting patient outcomes in the acutely deteriorating patient is a delay by nursing staff to activate a rapid response team (RRT);…”
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Do Higher Dispositions for Empathy Predispose Males Toward Careers in Nursing? A Descriptive Correlational Design by Penprase, Barbara, Oakley, Barbara, Ternes, Reuben, Driscoll, Dana

“…Purpose The purpose of this research was to understand male nursing students' empathy traits compared with other university students using the systematizing…”
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Nursing leadership style and psychosocial work environment by MALLOY, TERRY, PENPRASE, BARBARA

“…malloy t. & penprase b. (2010) Journal of Nursing Management 18, 715–725
Nursing leadership style and psychosocial work environment Aim  This study examines…”
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Optimizing the perioperative nursing role for the older adult surgical patient by Penprase, Barbara, Johnson, Chellie

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Empathy as a determining factor for nursing career selection by Penprase, Barbara, Oakley, Barbara, Ternes, Reuben, Driscoll, Dana

“…The ability to empathize with others is a highly desirable characteristic for the delivery of quality care by nurses. Little research is available that…”
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Patient Satisfaction With Electronic Health Record Use by Primary Care Nurse Practitioners by Mysen, Katie L, Penprase, Barbara, Piscotty, Ronald

“…The purpose of this research study was to determine if satisfaction and communication between the patient and the nurse practitioner are affected by allowing…”
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Nursing leadership style and psychosocial work environment: Leadership style and work environment by MALLOY, TERRY, PENPRASE, BARBARA

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Bridging the Quality and Nursing Care Gap: Innovative Clinical and Academic Partnership Using the Relationship-Based Care Theoretical Framework by Grobbel, Claudia, Penprase, Barbara, VanWagoner, Kathleen

“…It is imperative that nursing care be supported by evidence-based practice (EBP). However, healthcare settings often struggle with nurses’ immersion into EBP…”
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Effect of body mass index and albumin on mortality rates for adult African-American hemodialysis patients by Feingold, Edna, Adams, Judy, Penprase, Barbara, Tubie, Boniface

“…Purpose The purpose of this retrospective descriptive study was to investigate if body mass index (BMI) and serum albumin (SA) impacted mortality rates in…”
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Work-related emotional stressors and coping strategies that affect the well-being of nurses working in hemodialysis units by Ashker, Vicki E, Penprase, Barbara, Salman, Ali

“…The purpose of this pilot study was to identify and describe work-related emotional stressors that impact the well-being of nurses working in hemodialysis…”
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Does mindfulness-based stress reduction training improve nurse satisfaction? by Penprase, Barbara, Johnson, Amy, Pittiglio, Laura, Pittiglio, Bianca

“…Practicing mindfulness has been shown to be a gateway to achieving higher levels of self-awareness. Mindfulness training is linked to helping nurses cope with…”
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