The Student Capstones, Theses, Thesis Projects, & Dissertations Collection compiles Winona State University student works listed in our Department student collections.
Capstones, Theses, & Dissertations from 2010
A Descriptive Correlational Study on Dehydration, Age, and Number of Medical Diagnoses in the Elderly Psychiatric Inpatient, Robert J. Brackle and Anthony J. Swenson
Fear of Recurrence, Psychological Distress, and Marital Cohesion in Women with Recurrent Ovarian Cancer, Heather L. Carrico, Jodi D. Hellickson, and Cathy L. Mielke
Nurses' Perception of Nursing Diagnosis Based on Specialty Area, Practice Setting and Type of Position, Aminata Cham and Eric J. Engelhardt
Psychological Distress in Women with Recurrent Ovarian Cancer, Stephanie R. Cunningham, Amy L. Hansen, and Lily A. Weidall
Factors Influencing Healthcare Utilization Within a Free Community Clinic at an Adult and Family Literacy Center, Chinda S. Douangmala, Sarah A. Hayden, and Lindsay E. Young
Relationships Between Falls, Health Perception, and Physical Functioning in a Group of Elderly Women Living Together in a Religious Community, Tammy Friedrich, Teresa Miller, Amy Monsour, and Lauren Tarbell
Relationships Between Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry Testing and Osteoporosis Prevention Education on Calcium Intake in Perimenopausal Women, Julie A. Graczyk, Lindsey L. Olson, and Kristin T. Peterson
Gender Differences in Depressed Individuals: Describing Changes in Depressive Symptons During an Acute Hospitalization, Laura M. Ingvalson and Megan R. Eddy
Capstones, Theses, & Dissertations from 2009
Corportate Wellness Programs: Professional Attitudes and Common Components, Rebbeca Achen
Outcome Change Scores Based on Marital Status and Gender for Older Adults With Pneumonia or Heart Failure, Erin M. Belcher, Damita J. Carryer, and Christina M. Wiekamp
Couples Experiencing Recurrent Ovarian Cancer: An Examination of the Relationship between Length of Marriage, Marital Quality, Marital Communications, and Psychological Adjustment, Sarah E. Blanshan; Kristina M. Cooper; and Jennifer S, Eickhoff
Exploration of Osteoporosis Prevention and Cognitive Ability Among Religious Sisters, Mindy Boberg, Amy Jeffers, Karen Prieto, and Heather Repinski
A Descriptive Secondary Analysis: Differences in Outcome Change Scores Based on Discharge Disposition and Gender in the Older Adult Population, Stacy L. Chew and Kari M. Isaak
Cardiovascular Disease, Body Mass Index, and Functional Performance in a Group of Religious Sisters: Is There a Relationship?, Kelly Derby, Patricia Gilman, and Brianna Skrukrud
Relationship Between Nursing Outcome Change Scores and Risk Adjustment Variables, Phyllis S. Fisk and Corinne L. Turner
Fibromyalgia: Men Versus Women, Cynthia Jones and Jennifer Timm
Frequency of Prescription Obtainment by Hispanic Migrant Farmworkers Based Upon Selected Variables, Jane C. Korb, Christie Fird, and Michael Kycek
Depression Related to Activity Level Among a Group of Religious Sisters, Brenda S. Kremer, Serena L. Moor, and Amber M. Stitz
Level of Obtainment of Different Prescriptive Medications Among Hispanic Migrant Patients: Based on Medical Diagnosis and Medication Categories, Ann Kreuger, Mary Medinnus, and Zhiling Yang
Examining Diagnostic Criteria Excluding Men From A Diagnosis of Fibromyalgia, Patricia D. Miller, Jody K. Leise, and Anne M. Beighley
Relationship of Depressive Disorders and Number of Medical Diagnoses with Malnutrition in Geriatric Medical-Psychiatric Patients, Jonathan Scheer and Sara Schlichting
Nurses' Perceptions Regarding Nursing Diagnosis Based on Level of Preparedness, Eric F. Tanlaka
Hypertension and Functional Ability Among a Group of Older Religious Sisters, Colleen A. Thompson, Michele D. Brielmaier, and Richard A. Mokua
Outcome Change Scores as They Relate to Length of Stay and Readmission in Older Adults, Healther L. Zak, Brenda G. Kirby, and Brenda L. Walsh
Capstones, Theses, & Dissertations from 2008
Job Satisfaction Among Registered Nurses Based on Age, Years of Experience as a Registered Nurse, and Shift Work Patterns, Katy M. Anderson, Jennifer L. Hansen, and Lois E. Mandler
Self-Management and Funcitonal Ability Among Religious Sisters with Osteoarthirits, Megan M. Anibas, Julie A. Marthaler, and Thomas C. Reardon
Diabetes Medication Choice, Adam Brandl, Erin Dickerhoof, and Nicole Schroeder
Differences in Hydration Status and Delirium Among Inpatient Elderly Psychiatric Patients, Kimberly M. Bryant
The Relationship Among Insurance, Length of Stay, and Negative Thoughts in Depression: A Retrospective Secondary Analysis, Crystal Friesen, Angela Luckhardt, and Kyla Schoenwetter
Relationship Between Discharge Disposition and Length of Stay, Readmissions, and Nursing Diagnoses, Beth M. Hefel, Jill M. Olmscheid, and Michael D. Stark
Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis in Measuring Hydration Status in Elderly Women, Svetlana Y. Schmitz, Melissa L. Schulze, and Nicole A. Wee
Registered Nurses' Perceptions of Nursing Diagnoses in Relation to Registered Nurse Characteristics, Andrea E. Wagner and Julia A. Jurgensen
Capstones, Theses, & Dissertations from 2007
Using the Nursing Interventions Classification to Describe the Work of Adult and Geriatric Nurse Practitioners, Debra S. Coy, John H. Laymon, and J. L. Ronneberg
Influence of Dementia on Hydration and Nutritional Status, Jennifer A. Drier
The Relationship Among Dehydration, Cognitive Impairment, and Functional Impairement in the Elderly Medical Psychiatric Inpatient, Jennifer M. Frank and Leah C. Sanner
Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women, Karin Goodman, Vicky Shultz, and Connie Sullivan
Hispanic Immigrants: Healthcare Problems, Access Barriers, and Referal Patterns, Jennifer A. Grenell, Barbara J. Schmitz, and Tina M. Wangen
Body Fat and Prevalence of Breast Cancer among a Group of Religious Sisters, Katie Halbur, Emily Rath, and Charlotte Volkmann
Nurses' Knowledge of Restraint Utilization with Acutely Confused Elderly, Andrea L. Hauser and Elizabeth J. Larsen
Job Satisfaction and Educational Advancement According to the Minnesota Registered Nurse Workforce Survey, Danyel L. Helgeson and Hilaree E. Lore
Cardiovascular Disease and Body Fat Among a Group of Post-Menopausal Religious Sisters, Jennifer R. Kaus, Connie S. McCullick, and Jeanne R. Rosendale
Nurses' Perception Regarding the Use and Purposefulness of Nursing Diagnoses with Computer Utilization, Melinda K. Meyer and Ann K. Weis
Patient Education Effects on Quality of Life in the Patient with Type 2 Diabetes, Melissa M. Miller and Sarah L. Walker
The Relationship Between RN Job Satisfaction and Accountability, Elizabeth D. Nelson and Emily E. Sorensen
Capstones, Theses, & Dissertations from 2006
A Comparison of Learning Styles, Critical Thinking Skills, and GPA in Basic and Accelerated Option Baccalaureate Nursing Students, Annette Benson and Anne Cassens
The Learning Needs of People with Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Savanna C. Borne
Meauring The Effect of Work Environment And Decisional Involvement On Registered Nurses' Individual Accountability, Bridget Carter, Lynn Johnson, and Dale Pfrimmer
Cardiovascular Risks, Hypertension and Health Promotion Behaviors Among Elderly Religious Sisters, Virginia M. Darling, Patricia L. Jensen, and Mary E. Kasel
Differences in Quaity of Life and Self-Perception of Health for Various Levels of Physical Function Among Elderly Religious Sisters, Erin L. Deerinbg, Denise C. Rollmann, and Rebekah J. Zinnecker
Job Satisfaction and Intent to Leave the Nursing Profession, Susan Frosch
Metabolic Syndrome & Cognitive Impairment: Does A Connection Exist?, Amanda J. Hanson and Chelsey D. Kolbet
Differences in Nurse Job Satisfaction Related to Years of Experience and Length of Service, Nancy A. Harris and Sarah N. Hunt
Registered Nurse Job Satisfaction Related to Educational Level and Setting, Adam T. Holland, Tanya J. Huneke, and Kelly K. Scherger
Knowledge and Attitudes of College-age Students about Emergency Contraception, Debra A. Hystead and Melissa J. Schutz
Measuring Risk Using Nursing Diagnoses and Comorbid Conditions with Consequential Length of Stay, Jackeline I. Iseler, Nicole S. Nipper, and Heather K. Ruffin
The Association of Changes in Body Mass Index, Physical Function, and Cognitive Function Among a Group of Elderly Religious Sisters, Patricia L. Kujala, Pamela J. Mattie, and Karla A. Mees
Domestic Violence Among Female Employess of a Long Term Care Facility, Dale A. Nasby
Body Mass Index and Hypertension Among a Community of Religious Sisters, Connie Schuh and Catherine Wilson
Capstones, Theses, & Dissertations from 2005
Validity of the Coder Impressions Inventory in Coding Videotapped Parent-Child Interactions, Marisa D. Arnoldi, Ida M. Banks, and Kari L. O'Keefe
Minnesota Nurses' Perceptions of Nursing Diagnoses, Erika L. Beetcher and Erika L. Halverson
Fibromyalgia: Identifying Differences in Diagnosis and Impact Between Males and Females, Michelle Burke and Caroline Groten
Job Satisfaction Among Registered Nurses Based Upon Work Shift Patterns, Work Setting, and Age, Kayla Dascher and Tracey Gohmann
The Differences in Body Mass Indexes for Various Functional Levels Among a Group of Religious Sisters, Kristine Day and Rachelle Holycross
Functional Changes and Falls Among a Group of Elderly Religious Sisters, Kristen L. Hautala
Evaluation of Postoperative Pain Relief in Neurosurgical Patients Undergoing Laminectomy Surgery, Kirsten M. Hayford
Levels of Risk and Rates of Select Types of Cancer Among a Group of Religious Sisters, Jessica Hinkley-Reese and Heather Stonelake
Falls in the Elderly: Association with Strength and Balance, Matthew Iott, Deirdre Kolb, and Sandra Morisette
Comparison of Job Satisfaction Among Diploma/Associate and Baccalaureate Prepared Nurses, Yoland Jennissen, Alicia Pfeilsticker, and Amy White
The Relationship Between Decisional Involvement, Generational Groupings, and Job Satisfaction, Barbara L. Johnson, Kellie A. Backman, and Amanda M. George
Health Behaviors and Health Status of Graduate Nursing Students, Douglas Johnson and Jennifer Douglas
Discharge Medication Errors Among People Who Do and Do Not Smoke, Melissa D. Lamb and Beth A. Sievers
Comparison of Patient-Reported Barriers to Cancer Pain Mangement Versus Their Oncology Nurses' Perceptions in 18 Hospitalized Patients, Laura J. Luna and Kristin D. F. Negley
Bruise Dating in the Elderly: A Descriptive Analysis, Vickie Lynch and Theresa M. Peliotes
Discharge Planning, Kongmo Nsameluh
Nurse Documentation of Signs and Symptoms Related to Neurtoxicity in Patients Receiving Ifosfamide, Carboplatin, and Etoposide (ICE), Sherry L. Wolf
The Braden Scale and Nursing Documentation: A Secondary Analysis, Holly C. Wright, M. J. Miller, and Susanna K. Cook
Capstones, Theses, & Dissertations from 2004
Academic Nurse Faculty Shortage: Identifying Career Orientations of Nurse Educators, Lynn R. Alcock
The Parent/Child Experience of Taking Oral Glutamine in a Research Study, Diana L. Barr
Calcium Intake, Hormone Replacement Therapy, and Bone Mineral Density Among a Group of Religious Sisters, Anne Bulh, Shannon Huber, and Allison Meisheid
Describing the Perceived Learning Needs of Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Marny L. Carlson
Hearing and Quality of Life Among a Group of Religious Sisters, Cheryl Casperson and Madonna Daley
An Analysis of Parent's Experiences With the Diagnosis of Long QT Syndrome (LQTS) in Their Family, Monica Farnsworth
Job Satisfaction of Rural Nurses, Lori E. Frahm and Michelle C. Hedin
Student Nurses' Self-Rated and Tested Knowledge of Home-Based Early Intervention Services for At-Risk Families, Melanie Glynn and Janell Melhouse
Correlation of the Pre-Operative Ankle-Brachial-Index and Pulse Volume Recording With Impaired Saphenous Vein Incisional Wound Healing Among Post-Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Patients, Connie M. Jackie and Jamie J. Haraden
Mammography Among Uninsured Women, Elisha R. Jacobs
The Effects of a Nursing Career Awareness Program of Elementary Students' Image of Nursing and Career Choice, Elisa M. Johnson and Debra J. Rowekamp
A Descriptive Study of Hearing Impairment and Falls in Elderly Religious Sisters: A Secondary Analysis, Donna Kamann and Theresa Bender
Incidence of Colorectal Cancer Among Religious Sisters, Tammy Klaus and Sara Young
The Relationship Between Self-Efficacy and Self-Care in Diabetes Education, Amy J. Koenings
Measuring the Effects of Education on Registered Nurses' Individual Accountability, Jean L. Loes
Perceptions and Characteristics of Registered Nurses' Involvement in Decision Making, Kara L. Mangold, Kristina K. Pearson, and Julie R. Schimtz
Barriers to Effective Patient Teaching: Perceptions of Nurses in Rural Settings, S. K. Meyers
Registered Nurse Job Satisfaction and Collective Bargaining Unit Membership Status, Jennifer Pittman
Depression Among a Community of Religious Sisters, Dawn Ritter and Emerlee Stilley
Cardiovascular Disease and Cholesterol Among a Community of Elderly Religious Sisters, Peggy M. Stimpert
Water Intake in School Aged Children, Janet Swanson
Capstones, Theses, & Dissertations from 2003
Physical Function of Elderly Religious Sisters, Jennifer L. Behrns and Julie O. Johnson
Health Perception and Health Behaviors in School-Aged Children, Amy Beyerstedt and Nancee Quinn
FIM™ Scores, FIM™ Efficiency, Metric, and Discarge Disposition Following Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation, Patti Bieber and Kari Bottemiller
Effects of Interinstitutional Relocation On Long-Term Care Residents, Jennifer A. Bold
Nutrition Behaviors of the Rural Elderly and Their Association with Perceived Health Status, Amy J. Brown
Job Satisfaction and Intent to Leave the Nursing Profession, Marci Denn
The Influence of Context on Assessment Data, Duane K. Ellsworth and Heather J. Harms
Psychological Stressors and Quality of Life Among Primary Caregivers to Heart Transplant Cnadidates and Recipients, Laura Fenske
Maternal Depressive Symptoms and Child Behavior in At-Risk Families with Children Ages 2 - 6, Dona Hebrink
Functional Status as an Indicator of the Use of Non-routine Discharge Planning in the Acute Care Setting, Kristine A. Kock, Rebecca M. Salaban, and Deborah K. Varrelmann
Accessing hospice: Perspectives of health care providers, nurses and caregivers, Traci J. Morken
Nurse Faculty Career Pathway, Audrey K. Nervig and Susan M. Sullivan
The Effect of Age and Comorbidity and the use of Routine versus Non-routine Discharge Planning, Sandy Nichols and Bogna Mustwillo
Acceptance of Nurse Practitioners by the Rural Elderly Dining at Dining Centers, Sarah A. Reiland
Acute Care Nuse Case Management: An Innovative Approach, Michele L. Yeadon
Capstones, Theses, & Dissertations from 2002
Spiritual Well-Being, Distress, and Perception of Health Following a Myocardial Infarction: A Descriptive Correlational Study, Sara L. Arnold
Knowledge and Attitudes of Emergency Nurses Regarding Pain Management, Terri A. Bergeron
Serial Orthostatic Measurements in Elderly Females, Stacy M. Boehm, Susan E. Heitman, and Michelle M. Wolf
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Disorder of Extreme Stress in Children Following Sexual Abuse, Susan J. Buck
The Relationship Among Number of Pack Years Smoked, Length of Time Since Smoking Cessation, and Postoperative Complications and Wuality of Life Following Esophageal or Lung Resection Surgery, Colleen Byrnes and Kelly Gillett
Effects of Therapeutic Harp Music on the Hospitalized Patients' Experience of Pain, Holly Euclide and Michelle Barcelona
Associations Between Frailty and Functional Status in Older Adults, Shari Eversman and Kathy Augustine
Depression Coping Self-Efficacy and Depressive Symptoms: A Two-Year Folow-up Study, Carol Fristedt and Pam Pierce
Mechanism of Injury, Characteristics, and Outcomes of Patients over Age 60 Hospitalized with a Pelvic Fracture, Joanne H. Heathmann
Relocation as a Result of a Long-Term Care Facility Closure: Reported Effect on Staff, Joan H. Henely and Sharon K. Prinsen
Effect of Exercise On Walking Ability and Perceived Exertion in Individuals with Knee Osteoarthritis, Yumiko Hirao
Spuse Caregiver Transitions Associated with Nursing Home Placement, Lola M. Johnson
Outcomes of Asthma Education among People 65 and Older, Elizabeth Speltz
Challenge and Primary Appraisal: Predicting Somatic Health Outcomes In an Oncology Population, Jan Vrchota and Patricia McLean
The Effect of Non-Nutritive Sucking on Agitation in a Demented Elder: A Pilot Study, Kirsten M. Wyffels
Capstones, Theses, & Dissertations from 2001
Body Temperature and Select Indicators of Infection in an Aged Emergency Department Patient Population, Lori A. Bauler
A Descriptive Study of the Health Status of Elderly Religious Sisters, Lisa Brase, Sherry Chesak, Cate Hellman, and Megan Pfrimmer
Cholesterol Among a Community of Elderly Religious Sisters, Jennifer Elmer and Deanna Erickson
Health Risk Appraisal Among Male Professional Church Workers, Louise J. Gorzycki
Rural Nurses' Perceptions of Stress Related to Shiftwork, Sandra J. Herron, La Donna D. McGohan, and Margaret A. S. Senn
Effect of Nursing Home Resident Relocation on Family Members, Rosemarie Hoff, Julie Smith, and Kathleen Bricco-Jablonski
Quality of Life Among Ursodeoxycholic Acid Treated Primary Biliary Cirrhosis Patients, Roberta A. Jorgensen
Incidence of Breast Cancer and Frequency of Mammograms Among Catholic Sisters Between 1985 and 1999, Lynn Orlowski
Patients Involved in Alcohol-Related Motor Vehicle Crashes: Identification of a Chemical Dependency Evaluation Prior to Hospital Discharge, Mary L. Schacht and Jane M. Kirmse
Prevalence of Hypertension and Perceived Stress Among a Community of Religious Sisters, Jeanne Voll and Shauna Schad
Factors that Influence a Multiparous Woman's Feeding Choice for Her Newborn, Jo Ann F. White
Capstones, Theses, & Dissertations from 2000
A Study of the Association Between Pra™ Scores of Hospitalized Adult Patients and Readmission With 31 Days, Peter Bennett and Suzane Kennebeck
Families of Persons with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness and their Ratings of Use and Value of Mental Health Services in a Southeastern Minnesota Community, Kathryn M. Collins and Teresa M. Richards
Terms Used to Describe the Concept of Acute Postoperative Abdominal Pain and the Extent to which These Terms Can Be Mapped to Source Vocabularies, Lisa Downer and Tristen Lee
The Efffects of a Structured Cardiac Education Program on Post Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty and/or Stent Patients' Coronary Artery Disease Knowledge Retention and Health-Promoting Behaviors, Andrea Eickhoff and Karyl Tammel
Effects of a Low Intensity Weight-Bearing Exercise Program on C-Reactive Protein Levels of Individuals with Osteoarthritis of the Knee, Laura K. Evenson and Ronda M. Nading
The Effect of Exercise on Interleukin-6 Levels in the Synovial Fluid of Osteoarthritic Knees, Kathy Ferguson and Denise Ring
Pain During Transurethral Thermotherapy for Benign Prostate Hyperplasia: A Comparative Descriptive Study, Karen A. Hanson
The Relationship Between Male and Female Adolscents' Knowledge of Breastfeeding and Their Attitutdes Towards Breastfeeding, Rhonda Hemann and Stephanie Sulla
Effect of Select Skin Care Products on Adult Diaper Absorbency, Connie M. Hoppe and Elizabeth M. Wirt
The Effect of an Educational Program on Nursing Home Nurses' Pain Knowledge, Assessment, and Intervention Strategies on Nursing Home Residents with Pain, Renee M. Iverson and Elizabeth A. Robb
The Healthcare Needs of Elderly Catholic Sisters, Melanie K. Johnson
Leadership and Job Satisfaction in Home Health Care, Marcia M. Knutson
Critical Analysis of Two Public Health Interventions, Kathryn Lammers
The Relationship of Patient Satisfaction with Pain Management to Overall Satisfaction with Hospitalization: A Secondary Study, Marie A. Litscher
Accuracy of Accelerometer Instruments for Estimation of Energy Expenditure in a Population of Elderly Individuals with Osteoarthritis of the Knee and an Abnormal Gait, Susanne R. Mlsna and Deanne L. Romaine
Impact of Illness, Life Fulfillment, and Depressive Symptoms Among Patients with Fibromyalgia, Angela C. Pfeiffer
Effect of Caregiver Perception of Preparedness of Burden in an Oncology Population, Mary Scherbring
Representing Pain in the Electronic Medical Record, Debra A. Schiller and Katherine K. Seelandt
Capstones, Theses, & Dissertations from 1999
Use of the Autolaunch Method of Dispatching an Emergency Helicopter, Kathleen Berns
Ambulation Status-Post Femoral Artery Hemostasis by Collagen Plug Versus Mechanical Compression: Trends in Back Pain and Femoral Artery Site Complications, Lorinna Dessner, Penny Kalpin, and Joyce Rodgers-Johnson
Continence Promotion for Community Dwelling Older Women in Rural Iowa, JoAnn Ermer-Sltun
A Pilot Study of the Content Coverage of a Nurse Practitioner's Documentation Against Selected Coding and Classification Systems, Faith P. Handevidt
Assisting Commercial Airlines with Medical Emergencies, Judy Helgerson
Examining Critical Care Registered Nurses' Practice Regarding Family Interventions For Adults Receiving Care Following A Traumatic Accident, Carole E. Jenson
An Investigation of the Co-Occurrence of Depression Indicators and Nursing Diagnoses, Melissa M. Jordan and Susan M. Mundt
Evaluation of Anxiety and Patient Satisfaction Related to Preoperative Education, Kim McPhee, Judy Osterman, and Krista Swenson
An Investigation to Determine the Mother's Perceived Helpfulness of Rembered Nursing Interventions Surrounding Miscarriage, Johanna Meyer and Kathy Demmer
Predictors of Fatigue in Breast Cancer Patients: A Secondary Analysis, Amy Nelson and Katie Tu
Postoperative Pain in Patients with Known Residual Malignancy, Nona L. Thackeray and Margaret M. Vogel
Exploration of the Level of Work Stressors Among Long-Term Care Staff in a Rural Midwestern Department of Veterans' Affairs Medical Center, Diane F. Wilson
Skin Cancer Awareness and Prevention Practices Among North Central Iowa Farmers, Susan Wojcik, Stacey Rosenberg, and Greg Larson
Capstones, Theses, & Dissertations from 1998
A Secondary Analysis of Pain Intensity and Patient Satisfaction with Pain Management in Post-Abdominal Surgery Patients, Gayle Baird and Laura Swenson
Performance of Infrared Emission Detection and Oral/Axillary Electronic Digital Thermometers in Febrile and Afebrile Children, Jennifer A. Bishop, Cheryl A. Niewoehner, and Claudia L. Swanton
Self Perceived Physical, Psychological and Spiritual Well-Being of Primary Caregivers of Home Hospice Patients, Lynn S. Borkenhagen
The Accuracy and Precision of the Omrom HEM-725 Oscillometric Device as Compared to the Standard Reference Method for Measuring Blood Pressure, Teresa G. Cascino, Elizabeth Morice, and Rebecca Biesanz
Living in Two Worlds: A Phenomenological Study of Health Care and End of Life Decisions of the Hmong, Cathy Ford and Sara Moldenhauer
Parents' Knowledge and Percpetions About Fever in Children: A Descriptive Study, Jayne Gilmore and LeAnn Johnson
A Longitudinal, Prospective Pilot Study Examining the Perceived Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C Before and After Treatment with Interferon, Andrea A. Gossard
Interrater Agreement in the Assessment of the Human Energy Field, Ann Hiniker
Self-Reported Health Problems In A Nurse Case Manged Geriatric Population Using the Omaha System: A Secondary Analysis, Esther Miller
A Comparative Description of the Differences in Leadership Characteristics of Associate Degree, Baccalaureate, and RN to BSN Nursing Students, Linda Muehlenbein
The Dimensions of Hope in Patients Enrolled in Phase I Clinical Trials for Treatment of Cancer, Jane A. Schaller
A Descriptive Study of Delayed Screening for Sexually Transmitted Disease in a Population of Women Self Treating Symptoms with Over-the-Counter Antifungal Medications, Jeanne M. Thoreson
Exploring Age-Related Differences in Reported Pain and Pain Medication Use in the Adult Surgical Patient, Barbara J. Timm and Martha L. Guthmiller
Illness Demands Placed on Husbands of Women with Epithelial Ovarian Cancer, Karen T. Warfield
Capstones, Theses, & Dissertations from 1997
A Pilot Study To Examine The Effects of Medical and Surgical Unit Occupancy Rates on Nursing Productivity, Jaqueline M. Attlesey-Pries
The Effect of an Anti-Smoking Education Intervention of Junior Students at a Private, Catholic High School, DeWayne Gallenberg
Patient Satisfaction with Nurse Practitioners, Janell R. Grazzini and Linda A. Eckstein
The Relationship of Critical Thinking Ability, Disposition for Critical Thinking, and Academic Performance in Second Year Associate Degree Nursing Students, Marcia L. Hillman
A Pilot Study: Weekly Levels of Fatigue in Women with Stage I or II Breast Cancer Receiving Outpatient Radiation Therapy, Janine E. Kokal and Lori A. Thicke
The Accuracy of the Tympamic Thermometer as an Alternative to Rectal and Axillary Thermometry in Full-Term Neonates, Mary Kramer and Kari Strandell
Association of the Pressure Ulcer Predictive Variables of the Minimum Data Set and the Norton Scale in Nursing Home Residents, Katherine L. Loftberg
Associate Degree Nursing Education: If and How Ethics is Taught in a Small Midwestern State, Patricia C. Martin
Barrier Identification to a Preoperative Education Class Attendance, Donna Miller and Jennifer Roslien
Professionalism of Nurse Practioners in Minnesota, Michael J. Muehlenbein
Pediatric Endotracheal Suctioning Practice and Complications: A Research Utilization Pilot Study, Darcy M. Mullenbauch
A Comparison Study of Strict Isolation Versus Modified Strict Isolation and the Effect on Rate of Infection in Heart and Lung Transplant Patients: A Secondary Analysis, Lisa M. Mundy and Susanne M. Cutshall
A Comparison of Critical Thinking Dispositions and Skills Between Entering and Exiting Generic Baccalaureate Nursing Students: A Secondary Analysis, Dawn A. Nelson and Gretchen A. McCloskey
The Lived Experience of Intractable Epilepsy: A Phenomenological Study, Joyce Nelson and Amy Zwygart
Practices of Fever Management and Parent Education Among Primary Care Providers, Joan M. Queen and Elynn M. Welle
The Effect of a Research Utilization Project on Nurses' Beliefs and Practices in the Management of Second Stage Labor: A Secondary Analysis of Data, Jerelyn M. Sehl
Patient Satisfaction and Nursing Care Behaviors, Susan M. Stiene
Formal Education Preparation and Level of Professional Nursing Autonomy, Carol J. Stockinger
Capstones, Theses, & Dissertations from 1996
Concept Analysis: Collaboration, Margaret Arko
Psychosocial Adjustment to Hemodialysis: The Roles of Uncertainty and Social Support, Julie K. Brown
The Sensitivity of the Uniform Needs Assessment Instrument in Detecting Changes in Hospitalized Elderly Patients' Needs from Admission to Discharge: A Secondary Analysis, Janet L. Finley and Linda K. Griebenow
Testing the Feasibility of the Use of the Uniform Needs Asessment Instrutment: A Descriptive Case Study, Gale M. Hess and Eileen McMyler
Effectiveness of Multifaceted Treatment of Eating Disorders of the Constructs of Ineffectiveness, Body Dissatisfaction, and Depression: A Secondary Analysis, Sally Keating and Ann McKay
Doughnut Pressure Dressing for Prevention of Blistered Pressure Ulcers Associated with the FemoStop™ Pneumatic Compression Device in Anticoagulated Coronary Artery Stent Patients, Jane A. Linderbaum
Patient Satisfaction: A Secondary Analysis of Changes in Discharge Planning Practice, Janyce McHale and Jill S. Ohland
The Relationship of General Health Perception in Patients, On Entry Into and Discharge From, A Phase II Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, Susan A. Mullenbach
Health Related Hardiness and Psychosocial Adaptation in Rural, Elderly Women with Chronic Illness, Diane Palm and Roxie Tienter
Effect of Nursing Intervention Using Referent Power on Well-Being and Health Promoting Activities in Chronic Arterial Occlusive Disease, Diane Schaldach
The Practice Framework and Professional Role of the Oncology Nurse Practitioner: A Qualitive Perspective, Mark Thalacker and Michelle H. Weber
Determining the Need for a Pregnancy Test in the Emergency Department for a Complaint of Abdominal Pain Based on Recorded Patient History, Diane Wrobleski
Evaluation of the Feedback From Employers of Graduates From a Baccalaureate Program in Nursing, Bin Yang
Capstones, Theses, & Dissertations from 1995
The Nurse's Role as Patient Advocate with Advance Directives, Ruth Berns and Shirley Newberry
Implementation of the Pain Resource Nurse Program at a Midwestern Teaching Hospital, Yvonne Cronin
Comparison of Costs Between Two Experimental Nursing Care Delivery Systems Using New Assistive Roles and the Current System, Doreen K. Frusti
Socialization Into the Differentiated Nursing Roles of Case Manager and Case Associate, Mary L. Gerke and Mary K. Proksch
Evaluation of a Critical Care Nursing Fellowship Program, Doreen J. Gudlin and Mary L. Heyrman
Levels of Uncertainty in Adults with Diabetes Mellitus from Three Community Settings, Judy Hanscom
Critical Thiking Dispositions of Registered Nurses in Clinical Practice, Laura Hopkins and Karen Roller
The Relationship Between General Health Perception and Acute Care Consumption in Chronically Ill Patients Admitted to a Community-Based Case Management Program, Kimberly A. Larson and Melissa M. Schultz
Perceived Quality of Life of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Receipients, Pamela McCabe
The Relationship Between Parental Locus of Contorl and Nurturance, Sonja J. Meiers
Coping and Adjustment of Spouses of Patients with Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery Postoperatively, Beth O'Donnell
Nurses' Attitudes Toward Physical Assault by Patients, Marybeth Partington
Elderly Clinical Preventive Services Provided by Iowa Nurse Practioners as Compared to Selected Health People 2000 Objectives, Marsha A. Rosendahl
How Nursing Students Perceive Caring and Noncaring Behaviors of Nursing Instructors, Donna Schumacher
Sexually Transmitted Disease Education Intervention for College Students, Janice Seys and Carol Burgmeier
Pressure Ulcers as a Surgical Complication: A Study of Incidence and Predisposing Conditions, Jaclyn K. Whelen
Capstones, Theses, & Dissertations from 1994
Exploring the Quality of Nursing Care: A Comparison of Nurse and Patient Satisfaction, Diane M. Carney
An Investigation of Hospital Staff Nurse Preferences of First-Line Nurse Manager Activities, William D. Corser
Caring Behaviors Perceived by Patients and Nursing Students, Laurie Degroot and Patricia Zwanziger
Nausea and Aversion Associated with Oral Cryotherapy in Chemotherapy Patients A Pilot Study, Ann M. Dose
Political Participation of Registered Nurses in Minnesota, Nancy L. Genelin
Relaxation: Effect of Chemotherapy-Related Nausea and Vomiting, Katlheen M. Graham
Hospitalized Long Term Ventilator Patients: Perceptions of Quality of Life, Sharon Gunderson
Family Satisfaction with Care of the Terminally Ill, Diane Hansen and Tamara Schwichtenberg
Accuracy of Electocardiogram Lead Placement and Selection by Intensive Care Unit Nurses, Debra A. Hernke
Relationship of Hope Levels and Health-Related Hardiness Levels in Independtly-Functioning Older Adults, Helen Lethlean and Rose Peterson
Comparison of Hospice Patients' and Hospice Nurses' Perceptions of Important Nurse Caring Behaviors, Peggy J. Mossholder and Carrie L. Lapham
A Pilot Study: Is There a Difference Among Professional Staff Nurses' Perceptions of Participation in Shared Decision Making?, Sheila Nadeau
Nursing Diagnosis: Relationships of Accuracy, Perception, and Education, Carol J. Oldenburg
Hope-inspiring strategies of spouses of critically ill adults, Christy C. Patel
The Utility of Using the Edinburg Postnatal Depression Scale at Two-weeks and Six-weeks, Ana M. Schaper
The Nature and Experience of Nurses Caring for Nurses, Judy Talbott
Admission Day Surgical Patients' Perceptions of Their Pre-Operative Teaching: A Replication Study, Delayne Vogel
Capstones, Theses, & Dissertations from 1993
The Roles and Functions of Public Nursing Administrators, Nancy Faber
Client Satisfaction with Home Health Care, Letitia Geanon and Ellen Milad
Parental Stress and Coping: A Comparison of First Time Admissions and Repeated Admissions to a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Maria T. Gonyea
Effects Telephone Follow-Up Calls Have After Rehabilitation on Functional Outcomes and Health Care Utilization of Post Cerebrovascular Accident Patients, Debra K. Groath
The Effect of Bedrest on Muscle Strength and Weight in the Pregnant Woman - A Pilot Study, Rebecca Henderson and Jane A. Timm
A Description of Reliability and Avaliability of Nursing Minimum Data Set Elements in a Home Care Agency, Therese Johnson and Mary Ellen Ziebell
An Investigation of the Relationship between Health Locus of Control and Compliance of Hemodialysis Patients, Chiu-Chu Lin
Holistic Health: A Concept Analysis and Model, Cheryl A. Lovlien
Capstones, Theses, & Dissertations from 1992
Cancer Patients' and Nurses' Perceptions of Important Nurse Caring Behaviors, Carol Brueggen and Deanna McCauley
Identification of Learning Needs By First-Line Nurse Managers, M. Antoinette Ebeling
The Experience of Being Cared-for by Nursing Faculty: A Student Perspective, Lynn E. Hanson
Fatigue and Patient Initiated Interventions to Reduce Fatigue in Women with Breast Cancer Receiving Chemotherapy, Jennifer Hazelton
Factors in Work Environments Influencing Creativity in Nurses, Merrily J. Hazelton and Marla J. Kaufmann
Nursing Diagnosis: Assessment of Use in North Central Iowa, Peggy Kerr
Structured Education: Effect On Health-Promoting Behavior, Laurie J. Kohner Becker
Identification of Diabetic Patients Learning Needs, Mary B. Kuehn
Nursing Case Management: Effect on Hospital Costs, Rebecca L. Lossen
Health-Related Hardiness and the Infant Feeding Decision in Primiparous Women, Diane V. Nicholls
Comparison of Differences in the Incidence of Phlebitis From Intravenous Needles Instead in Two Different Environments, Ramona F. Rasmussen
A Monitored Medication Conpliance Program and its Effect on Relapse and Readmission for the Psychiatric Client, Catherine Shea
Women With Breast Cancer: A Secondary Data Analysis of Journals From the Outward Bound Experience, Tammy Wozney
Capstones, Theses, & Dissertations from 1991
Description of Health Risk Behaviors in Pregnant Women Before and After Pregnancy, Kathleen M. Beyer
An Exploratory Study of Oral Fluid Intake By Elderly Clients in A Nursing Home, Linda Butterworth
Therapeutic Suggestions: Effect on Postoperative Outcome, Sara S. Gabrick and David R. DeMask
Resuscitation Discussion Experienced of Patients Hospitalized in a Coronary Care Unit, Diane E. Larson
Hope Levels and Psychosocial Adjustment in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Patients, Barbara S. McBride
Identification and Description of Patients' Perceptions of a Critical Care Experience, Bonnie L. Rung
Sleep Pattern Disturbance: Nursing Interventions Received by Patients as Facilitating Nocturnal Sleep in a Hospital, Lois M. Sanwick
Non-nutritive Sucking: Comparison of Function and Nutrition Between Effective and Ineffective Groups, Alice Syverson, Judith Hass, and Dorothy Gusa
Capstones, Theses, & Dissertations from 1990
Frequency of Elevated Blood Pressure in Nonhospitalized Adult Emergency Department Patients: Identification and Referral, Lois A. Caulum
The Outcome of a Critical Care Nurse Internship Program, Jo Ann Del Monte
The Needs of Family Members of Persons Undergoing Rehabilitation for Head Injuries, Joan K. Perlich
Spouses Perception of Stressors Associated with Psychiatric Hospitalization, Michele M. Saettler
Capstones, Theses, & Dissertations from 1988
Varirables in Psychosocial Adjustment to SLE, Lisa J. Judd
Capstones, Theses, & Dissertations from 1983
The Effects of A Breakfast Program on Reading Achievement in the School District of La Crosse, Tarry J. Hall
Capstones, Theses, & Dissertations from 1978
Causes of Athletic Injuries in the Intercollegiate Athletic Program at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, John S. Eggart
Capstones, Theses, & Dissertations from 1964
Relationship Between the Soft Rubber Football Shoe and Football Injuries, Thomas J. Vail
Capstones, Theses, & Dissertations from 1961
Cerebral Palsy, Joseph G. Karakas
Capstones, Theses, & Dissertations from 1959
The Causes and Influence of Stuttering, Kathryn S. Cappelen
