Journal of nursing scholarship : an official publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
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Comparative Study
Education as a determinant of career retention and job satisfaction among registered nurses.
To compare job satisfaction and career retention in two cohorts of RNs, those whose highest degrees were the associate degree (AD) or the bachelor's degree (BS) in nursing. ⋯ These findings indicate support of bachelor's level education for individual and social return on investment, and they show that AD education might have unintended consequences. Implications for the nursing shortage and educational policy are discussed.
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Multicenter Study
Cultural competence among Ontario and Michigan healthcare providers.
To examine variables associated with cultural competence among urban, hospital-based healthcare providers in Ontario (Canada) and Michigan (US). ⋯ Variables significantly associated with cultural competence included prior training in cultural competency and higher educational attainment among both Ontario and Michigan healthcare providers.
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To examine the relationship of level of care (trauma center [TC], nontrauma center [NTC] hospitals) on three outcomes: survival, length of stay, and discharge disposition. ⋯ This analysis indicated preliminary evidence that level of care influences survival, length of stay, and discharge disposition. Studies are warranted for researchers to examine the influence of postinjury variables, including complications, stress reaction, and depression on outcomes.
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To assess how a Community Health Center (CHC) influenced access to care for uninsured people and to describe the economic effect on the local hospital. ⋯ After establishment of the CHC, ED visits by uninsured patients declined. Although a causal link cannot be made between the CHC and ED, the descriptive data provide information about a linkage between the decline of uninsured ED visits and the CHC.
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To describe the editorial practices of nurse editors, including proprietary arrangements, manuscript processing systems, and editorial review, and to ascertain editors' opinions on effective editorial practices. ⋯ The role of nurse editor is not part of the formal preparation of nurse scholars or clinicians; standards for nurse editors are not readily apparent, and nurse editors often work in isolation, lacking professional support. This survey included data by which nurse authors and readers of nursing journals can understand how nurse editors work and make decisions about manuscripts, ultimately influencing knowledge dissemination in nursing journals. Nurse editors can use this information to compare their practices with that of others, and advocate for adequate preparation, compensation, and assistance with production.