Theses/Dissertations from 1996
Attitudes, knowledge and behaviors of adolescents in Grand Forks, North Dakota and those of their counterparts in Ishim, Russia, on aspects of alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and sexuality, Julie Waxvik Anderson
Prediction of intention to support breastfeeding among North Dakota maternity nurses, Marie K. Anderson
Chronic pain in a rural elderly female population, Lana R. Benesh
Current facilitators and/or inhibitors to practice for nurse practitioners, Tracy A. Brower
Reducing illegal sales to minors : a comparison of tobacco control strategies in three rural North Dakota communities, Kelly Patricia Buettner-Schmidt
Risk of heart disease in women in a rural North Dakota community, Jonelle S. Burdick
Risk factors and knowledge about diabetes in native American women, Mary Lynn Eaglestaff
Probing injury-illness information of the Concordia Language Villages, 1991-1995, Linda E. Erceg
Postoperative hypothermia in smokers : effect on pulse oximeter readings, Valerie R. Fogel
Utilization of nurse practitioner services by elderly persons, Laura Fuerstenberg
The effect of fiction on nursing students' attitudes toward woman abuse, M Tracy Gallagher
Patterns of case resource use and information access by certified registered nurse anesthetists in North Dakota and Oregon, Keith W. Gingerich
Student nurses' intention to care for older adults, JoAnn M. Gleeson-Kreig
Risk factors for neonatal death, Heidi W. Grages
Concept of health among rural elderly, Sharon A. Grammont
The relationship between pain medication administration and post-operative activity following open heart surgery, Marlene K. Hjeldness
The use of a warm tub bath and progress in labor, Constance Rue Hoffman
A comparison of the amount of water consumed by elderly persons in a nursing home between closed versus open drinking systems, Sandy Johanning
Tobacco usage in northwestern North Dakota youth : a secondary analysis of the 1993 North Dakota Youth Alcohol and Drug Survey, Tamara J. Johnson
Urinary incontinence : occurrence, knowledge, and attitudes among females ages 55 and older in a rural midwestern setting, Sana L. Keller
Assessment of alcohol expectancies of college freshmen, Mona P. Klose
Factors impacting on medical student attitudes toward the registered nurse role, Kelly Lane
Post-operative pain after spinal and general anesthesia for inguinal herniorrhaphy in male patients, Leo J. Lantz
The relationship between spirituality and recovery in alcoholic clients, Julianne Elizabeth Lee
Critical care nurses' responses to caring for do-not-resuscitate patients in intensive care/coronary care units, Margaret Susan Lee
Correlations among nurses' age, education, experience and bioethical issues, Linda L. Lohnes
Aftercare compliance and addiction recovery in a rural setting, Linda Fjeld Nygaard
Infant physiological responses to noxious stimuli of circumcision with anesthesia and analgesia, Traci Lynn Olson
The cost effectiveness of using ondansetron prophylactically intraoperatively in pediatric tonsillectomy patients, Beth Ann Owens
Anxiety among farm operators in North Dakota, Beverly A. Peterson
Adolescent tobacco use : a generation up in smoke, Kay L. Provo
Postdural puncture headache : a retrospective study comparing the 25-gauge Whitacre® and 24-gauge Sprotte® needles, Rebecca N. Rapp
Number of embryos transferred during in vitro fertilization and the resulting multifetal pregnancy rate, Susan Moen Rasmussen
Relationship of hardiness to cancer and social support, Mary Boeddeker Roers
Attitudes, knowledge, and willingness of nursing students in a rural state to care for HIV and AIDS patients, Deanna Lynn Romain
Incidence of Cesarean delivery in nulliparous patients based upon timing of epidural analgesia initiation, Wendy H. Sandelin
Anesthesia monitoring device utilization, Christopher A. Schoepf
Subjective fatigue in patients receiving chemotherapy, Diane L. Scott
Very early latch and success in breastfeeding, Jeanine L. Senti
Rehabilitative services in North Dakota long-term care facilities, Darlene Joyce Simdorn
Prevalence of heart disease risk factors and health issues among women on a rural Minnesota reservation, Roxanne Struthers
The effects of epidural and general anesthesia on blood pressure in total knee replacement patients, Carolyn B. Svingen
Breast cancer detection practices in North Dakota's rural long-term care facilities, Rebecca J. Torgerson
Social support interventions for breastfeeding success, Patty Ryan Vari
Gender differences and the incidence of nausea and vomiting after outpatient arthroscopy using total intravenous anesthesia with propofol, Tracy J. Wagner
Mivacron® with and without reversal agents and the effect of post-operative nausea and vomiting, Kaari K. Sorum Wittman
Theses/Dissertations from 1995
Length of the second stage of labor and incidence of instrumental delivery with epidural analgesia, Darla Adams
Alcohol consumption patterns among American Indian females who reside on the Fort Totten Indian Reservation, Sheree L. Carlson
Interventions to minimize the pain of intramuscular injections in preschoolers, Mary M. Chernugal
Health promoting behavior and health insurance coverage in a rural population, Gina Kathleen Collins
Comparisons in levels of hope between American Indian and non Indian nursing students in a baccalaureate nursing program, Barbara K. Dahlen
Comparison of the cost-effectiveness between laryngeal mask airway and endotracheal intubation, Jason Ellingson
Role components of nurse practitioners in school-based clinics, Pamela Engel
Hepatitis B vaccination rates among nursing personnel in a rural area, Cynthia A. Frazer
Influence of cultural values on diabetes in American Indians, Sarah Jane Hughes
The accuracy of endotracheal tube cuff pressure estimates made by certified registered nurse anesthetists, Begoña Kendall
Non-workplace risk-taking propensity of registered nurses, Frances J. G Kiefer
Incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting following a subhypnotic dose of propofol, Mary E. Krupich
Breast self-examination and breast cancer awareness among collegiate women, Suzanne Luger
Effectiveness of the Warm Touch® CareDrape® Upper Body Blanket for retaining heat in intra-abdominal surgeries, Todd M. Marsh
The effects of controlled versus freestyle rate by males and females on two-hand manual ventilation, T C. Meyer
Effects of eliminating sigh breaths on pulmonary function in coronary artery bypass graft patients, Marilyn L. Murray
Cancer mortality in northwestern Minnesota farmers, Valorie N. Normandin
Retention of the correct technique for metered dose inhaler use, Lazette Nowicki
Pressure ulcer prevalence and incidence and an adaptation of the Braden scale for a rehabilitation unit, Richard Schue
Parental perceptions of the nurses' role in secondary educational systems, Cheryl A. Serra
The effect of midazolam dosage in elderly male patients, Vera J. Slominski
Postpartum educational needs of new mothers, Jana Lou Stenson
The impact of a planned exercise regimen on mobility in the elderly, Patricia Thompson
Comparison of oscillometric blood pressure measurements : upper arm and forearm, Lorissa Walz
Preventative practices and the detection of breast cancer among Fort Totten Indian women, Sophia R. West
Nurse practitioner empathy, Michele Wolfgram
The influence of Finapres® cuff application on the accuracy of blood pressure measurement when compared to an oscillometric method, Karen Zapzalka
Theses/Dissertations from 1994
Effects of pain control during labor on the rate of cervical dilatation, Teresa A. Block
Student perceptions of the effectiveness of peer-led HIV/AIDS education in five rural North Dakota schools, Julie Bruhn
Factors affecting utilization of a rural hospital, Byron L. Burlingame
Coping, social support, and respite in rural families of children with special health needs, Corine K. Carlson
Incidence of gastrointestinal complaints in coronary artery bypass graft patients during postoperative convalescence, Stephanie Christian
Sexual activity as a risk factor in adolescent female suicide attempts, Anne Cushing
The relationship between social support and post traumatic stress disorder in rural and outpost nurses, June Denise Dobbyn
The prevalence and patterns of substance abuse in nurse anesthetists, Robin E. Herrmann
Medical examination gloves as barrier protection for health care workers : a retesting of quality, Debra D. Jellison
Depression, self esteem, and smoking in pregnant women, Marion R. Kershner
A Comparison of the Professional Development of Graduate Nursing Students Enrolled in Distance Education and On-Campus Courses at the University of North Dakota, Lonna T. Milburn and Nancy L. Mosbaek
Changes in Nursing Students' Knowledge of Bloodborne Pathogens and Perception of Safety in Practice from Sophomore to Senior Years in School, Ellen J. O'Connor
Learning needs of myocardial infarction patients : a comparison of patient and nurse perceptions, Cheri D. Penas
The accuracy of nurse anesthetists in estimating blood loss, Renee P. Peterson
Medication errors in an acute care setting, Cynthia S. Siders
Health status of rural adults and relationship to level of provider, Teresa D. Trapp
The Relationship Between Maternal-Fetal Attachment and Mother-to-Infant Bonding, Sharon L. Tucker
Irritating effects of isoflurane on sheep tracheal mucosa, Rocky N. Vulgamore
Maternal role adaptation throughout pregnancy in primiparas, Desiree H. Wessman
Comparison of the incidence of postoperative sore throat with and without intravenous lidocaine prior to extubation, Steven Daniel Ydstie
Theses/Dissertations from 1993
The effect of sibling preparation classes on parent's perceptions of sibling behaviors in preschool children, Patricia A. Becker
Prevalence of depression in rural community dwelling elders, C Judith Birger
Incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting and the use of propofol, thiopental, and forane in adult female outpatient laparoscopic patients, Melissa J. Borgen