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K E Hodson

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PubMed1992

Employer evaluations of nurse graduates: a critical program assessment element.

Accountability in higher education dictates implementation of a comprehensive evaluation plan. Employer evaluation of graduates is an important component of program evaluation and contributes a different view that is rarely reported in the literature. The purpose of this study was to establish a database by surveying employers of baccalaureate-prepared nurses, postgraduation, over a five-year period. Employer surveys measured perceptions of graduates' functioning. Findings indicated that graduates function above expected levels for leadership skills, nursing skills, communication skills, and professionalism. Systematic program evaluation by employers is recommended at one and five years after graduation. A tool for employer evaluation of baccalaureate graduates is discussed.

Curriculum↗
PubMed1991

Integrating HIV/AIDS policies and curricular content into baccalaureate nursing programs.

A model used by one school of nursing to implement HIV/AIDS policies, sequenced instructional opportunities, and a research-based evaluation process is described. In the evaluation phase, a study was undertaken to measure students' retention of HIV/AIDS knowledge and their application of universal precautions (U.P.). Findings revealed that 59% of junior baccalaureate nursing students and 75% of seniors retained knowledge about HIV/AIDS and U.P. Seniors indicated that in their role as nursing student or technician/extern, supplies and equipment were readily available and that they had sufficient time to implement U.P. However, only 64% admitted to following correct procedures, even though 96% acknowledged feeling confident in their ability to do so. Knowledge about HIV/AIDS and consistent application of U.P. protects nursing students, prevents legal problems, and promotes the quality of patient care.

Clinical Competence↗
PubMed1985

Cognitive style and the behavioral differences of nursing students in the clinical setting.

This study examined the applicability of the naturalistic method of ecological psychology to the study of student nurse behavior in a hospital setting in relation to cognitive style. Naturalistic data were collected during a three-hour clinical experience of 12 students selected from a baccalaureate, medical-surgical class of 62 junior level students differing on field independence and field dependence as determined by scores on the Group Embedded Figures Test. Field independent and field dependent students were found to differ significantly in some of the following ways: frequency and duration of interactions with the instructor and with the patient, tendency to initiate behavioral units, and type of activities performed during the clinical experience. The naturalistic method was found to be a fruitful approach for the study of student nurse behavior.

Adult↗
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Posology: the battle against dosage calculation errors.

The authors explored math and dosage calculation deficiencies in a sample of 223 baccalaureate, associate, and diploma programs representing the geographic United States. The dissemination of results serves to inform nurse educators of the potential for graduating math deficient student nurses and to recommend measures for resolution of the identified problem.

Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate↗
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A participatory learning module: asepsis and universal precautions.

Mastery of medical and surgical asepsis principles is mandatory for nurses in today's health care environment. The authors report on the development, implementation, and evaluation of a multimedia asepsis module incorporating universal precautions. Practical application of the content, using graphics, medical supplies, and video, occurs in the four-station participatory learning module. Student evaluations of this learning module are positive.

Asepsis↗
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Team management: an alternative to acting directorship.

A sudden absence of leadership due to unexpected illness, death, or resignation can seriously weaken an organization. Orderly administrative transition was believed to be necessary by those confronting a sudden leadership void. A team management administrative approach was proposed in response to an urgent and complex problem. Results of an evaluation of the team at the end of 1 year of leadership are presented. Team management is documented as a viable alternative to a one person acting director in an academic setting.

Faculty, Nursing↗