Diagnosis and management of functional constipation: A common pediatric problem

Constipation may be functional, anatomic, neurologic, obstructive, endocrine, metabolic, or medicinal. This article will review the common presentation of functional constipation, diagnostic criteria, treatment, and management guidelines in pediatric primary care. Implications for nurse practitioners and directions for future research will be discussed

Nurse Educators Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice of Horizontal Violence Measured through Dimensions of Oppression

Part of Nursing Education Research Conference 2018 Conference Proceedings. Conference description: Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) and the National League for Nursing (NLN) conducted the 2018 Nursing Education Research Conference in Washington, DC, April 19-21, with the theme of Generating and Translating Evidence for Teaching Practice, with 375 attendees. Program outcomes: Translate research outcomes into educational practice and policy. Share research findings that impact learner preparation. These conference proceedings are a collection of abstracts submitted by the authors and presented at the research congress. To promptly disseminate the information and ideas, participants submitted descriptive information and abstracts of between 300 and 1500 words. Each oral and poster presentation abstract was peer-reviewed in a double-blind process in which three scholars used specific scoring criteria to judge the abstracts in accordance with the requirements of Sigma’s Guidelines for Electronic Abstract Submission. The opinions, advice, and information contained in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of STTI or its members. The enhanced abstracts provided in these proceedings were taken directly from authors’ submissions, without alteration. While all due care was taken in the compilation of these proceedings, STTI does not warrant that the information is free from errors or omission, or accept any liability in relation to the quality, accuracy, and currency of the information

Finding Joy and Satisfaction in Deaning and Directing

Chapter 18 in Nursing Deans on Leading, edited by Joanne Robinson PhD, RN, FAAN; Carole Kenner PhD, NNP, FAAN; and Jana L. Pressler PhD, RN. Book description: Learn leadership skills from experienced deans! The first resource written specifically for novice and aspiring deans and directors of nursing education, this engaging guide shares practical advice, wisdom, and insight from experienced academic leaders. These insights will help nurses who are new to academic leadership positions. Within its pages, experienced deans share their wisdom on how a new dean or director can succeed in a leadership position. With an emphasis on acquiring critical knowledge and essential skills, this book describes the parameters of the nursing dean or director role, practical strategies for resolving day-to-day issues, everything from student success to budget and fiscal health, and how to practice self-care while constantly tackling the challenges of these roles. Seventeen academic nursing leaders from across the United States deliver fundamental guidance to help readers determine how to navigate the multifaceted opportunities and challenges of deaning and directing. Key Features: Written in an accessible, engaging style for novice and aspiring academic nursing leaders Everyday strategies for dealing with routine issues Addresses the need for self-care and how to manage the stress and complexities of the leadership role Abundant real-world case studies and best practices Online resources for further stud

Dedicated Education Unit: Improving Critical Thinking and Anxiety

Seventeen senior bachelor of science in nursing students participated in a dedication education unit. The longitudinal study findings were statistically significant (p \u3c .05) in all areas of measure: Health Education System Inc, critical thinking scores, decreased anxiety, self-efficacy, self-confidence in clinical decision-making, and confidence. Findings from this study were translated into the clinical institution\u27s onboarding process, the Practice Transition Program, which was restructured and accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center in 2019