Alternatives are needed to help patients manage pain and discomfort in acute care settings. Integrative therapies (IT) involve complementary/alternative medicine practices assimilated into conventional care. The degree to ...

One in three Americans has prediabetes, yet 90% are unaware they have this condition which increases risk of type 2 diabetes (CDC, 2018). The National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is a lifestyle change intervention ...

There is a public health epidemic in adolescents’ use of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS), also known as electronic cigarettes, vaping products, or JUULs. However, little is known about the level of knowledge ...

Civility, or lack of civility (incivility), in nursing has been studied since the 1990s. Forgiveness and personality are concepts that have not been studied together with civility. This project focuses on nursing but is ...

Simulation is a series of structured activities that reflect potential situations one may encounter in education, practice, and research. These simulation activities allow students to develop and enhance their knowledge ...

Many nursing programs utilize standardized exams to prepare nursing students for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), a licensing exam students must pass after graduation to become a registered nurse. The ...

Public health nursing, the initial specialty within nursing, is now facing uncertainty of its future. Public health nurses and educational programs have decreased over the years creating a drastic shortage. As public health ...

Between 2001 and 2005, Somalis made up 25% of U.S. admitted refugees. Many sought refuge from famine and war faced by militia groups. Many refugees came to Minnesota for jobs, lower costs of living, higher minimum wage, ...