Unacknowledged Threats Proffered “in a Manner of Speaking”: Recognizing W…

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine workplace bullying victims’ perceptions of what they heard their bully counterparts say through their use of prosody. Design: From a sampling frame of 89 manuscripts referenced in the authors’ previous studies, we identified a subset (n = 10) that included quotes regarding bullying victims’ perceptions of communication experiences with th…

Scientific Misconduct: Also an Issue in Nursing Science?

Purpose: Scientific misconduct (SMC) is an increasing concern in nursing science. This article discusses the prevalence of SMC, risk factors and correlates of scientific misconduct in nursing science, and highlights interventional approaches to foster good scientific conduct. Methods: Using the “Fostering Research Integrity in Europe” report of the European Science Foundation as a framewor…

The Praxis of Courage as a Foundation for Care

Purpose: To analyze the concept of courage and determine its relevance for the present-day context of nursing. Methods: Using techniques of pragmatic utility, a systematic review of the literature was conducted using 18 articles and books from the nursing literature. Analytical questions were developed to guide the data synthesis. Results: Despite fear for self and others, courage in nursing …

Tuberculosis Treatment for Mexican Americans Living on the U.S.–Mexico Border

Purpose: This study produced a rich description of the lived experiences of tuberculosis (TB) treatment among Mexican Americans living in the Lower Rio Grande Valley (LRGV) of Texas. Design: This qualitative study used phenomenological methodology, guided by Merleau-Ponty’s philosophical framework, particularly his theories on mind–body influence, fabric of relationships, importance of cul…

Early Recovery Experience of Patients With Injury in Taiwan

Purpose: To fill out the gaps in the existing research on the early recovery experiences of patients who have suffered moderate to severe injuries. Design: Exploratory phenomenology was applied in this study. Methods: Data were collected at a hospital in Taiwan from a purposive sample of 14 participants who were interviewed before hospital discharge. Semistructured and audio-taped interviews …

Multi-Ethnic Minority Nurses’ Knowledge and Practice of Genetics and Genomics

Purpose: Exploratory studies establishing how well nurses have integrated genomics into practice have demonstrated there remains opportunity for education. However, little is known about educational gaps in multi-ethnic minority nurse populations. The purpose of this study was to determine minority nurses’ beliefs, practices, and competency in integrating genetics-genomics information into pr…

Health Education Needs of Incarcerated Women

Purpose: This study identifies the healthcare education needs of incarcerated women in a state corrections facility. Methods: This was a naturalistic qualitative study. Focus groups included two groups of adult women incarcerated in a state corrections facility. One group consisted of women housed in maximum security, and one group consisted of women housed in medium security. Data were analyz…

Evaluation of Printed Health Education Materials for Use by Low-Education Fam…

Purpose: Millions of adults lack adequate reading skills and many written patient education materials do not reflect national guidelines for readability and suitability of materials, resulting in barriers to patients being partners in their own health care. The purpose of this study was to evaluate commonly used printed health materials for readability and suitability for patients with limited …

Writing: Ensuring the Stars Align

Edition

Volume 46, Number 4

ISBN/ISSN

1527-6546

Collation

Hlm. 217

Series Title

Journal of Nursing Scholarship, Volume 46, Number 4 July 2014

Call Number

(05) 610.5 WIL j

Israeli Nurses’ Intention to Report for Work in an Emergency or Disaster

Purpose: This study investigates the effect of personal characteristics and organizational factors on nurses’ intention to report for work in a national emergency. Design: A convenience sample was drawn of 243 Israeli registered nurses. A structured self-administered questionnaire collected data on (a) intention to report for work, (b) barriers preventing nurses from reporting for work, (c) …