Theses/Dissertations from 1995
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
The influence of marital status on the transition to parenthood, Natalie A. Newton Cyphers
Menstrual Hygiene Product Use and the Incidence of Abnormal Papanicolaou Smear Results, Sue K. Goebel
Knowledge and use of universal precautions and attitudes toward disease prevention as described by nurses in high risk areas, Veronica L. Hasbrouck
Parental attitudes, knowledge, and behaviors and childhood injury in North Dakota, Elizabeth Ann Keene
Perioperative nitrous oxide diffusion into endotracheal cuffs, Carol M. Lee
The relationship between reading comprehension and vocabulary and success in a baccalaureate nursing program, Margaret Lees
Attitudes of North Dakota CRNAs toward a computer generated anesthesia record, Laura A. Mickelson
A comparison of famotidine and ranitidine in reducing gastric acidity and volume in patients undergoing general anesthesia, Paul E. Novak
The effectiveness of ketorolac in relieving post-operative pain in knee arthroscopy patients, Lynn Spitzer Osowski
Quality of life perceptions of implanted cardioverter-defibrillator patients, Mary E. Rehak
Hemodynamic changes during anesthesia induction with etomidate versus propofol, Lynn M. Reynolds
The influence of perioperative theory and clinical in a baccalaureate nursing program on the decision to practice perioperative nursing, Jane Roggensack
Arterial line patency with heparin and non-heparinized flush solution, Linda J. Scramstad
Reuse of disposable syringes by CRNAs : current practice in anesthesia, Jeffrey J. Simon
An analysis of health behavioral risks/practices in the Trenton Indian Service Area, Elizabeth Ann Skov
Family hardiness and health-promotive behaviors in a rural WIC population, Kaye M. Stennes
The couvade syndrome : an investigation of stress and the extent of symptoms in expectant fathers, Suzanne H. Villaggio
Identification of elder abuse in hospital emergency departments in North and South Dakota, Nina C. Weyers
Theses/Dissertations from 1992
Attitudes of nursing students toward caring for the elderly, Marlys J. Bohn
Effectiveness of intradermally injected diphenhydramine hydrochlorine as a local anesthetic for intravenous catheter insertion, Betty Brosh-Schoenecker
Hospice volunteers' willingness to care for individuals with AIDS, Patricia A. Evans
Health-promoting lifestyle beliefs and their relationship to physical fitness scores of Army Nurse Corps officers, Charles Ewald
The effects of increased knowledge on students' attitudes towards AIDS patients, Mary Ann Graham
A comparative study of self-care practices among adults 65 and over : rural versus urban, Helen D. Harris
Effect of an in-school farm injury prevention program on farm safety practices and attitudes of rural farm families, Colleen J. Holzwarth
Attitudes and personal decisions of registered nurses regarding advance directives, Nancy J. Horpedahl
A comparison of lidocaine and lidocaine buffered with sodium bicarbonate for infiltration of intravenous catheter insertion sites, Lynne M. Hoverson
The relationship of mini-dose heparin therapy and neurological sequelae with epidural anesthesia, Kari L. Joachim
Comparison of esophageal temperatures measured by two sites during intra-abdominal procedures, Kern A. Kostenko
A study of critical thinking in one associate degree nursing program, Margaret Kotek
Fentanyl/midazolam interaction and the stress response, Ebba L. Kurey
Perceived health education needs of older adults in rural and urban communities, Donna M. Nelson
Cost expenditure and trend analysis : patients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome, Jennifer Nuelle-Dimoulas
Comparison of the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting with propofol to propofol and droperidol, Russell Edward O'Connell
A survey of patients' knowledge, attitudes, and concerns regarding anesthesia, Kevin J. Ryan
Education on proper handling of pesticides reduces the risk of contamination, Mary Long Schlosser
Incidence of postlumbar puncture headache in subarachnoid block for cesarean birth, Donna L. Schultz
Changes in occipital capillary perfusion pressures during coronary artery bypass graft surgery, Jacalyn A. Steinmetz
Motivational Factors of the Nurse Anesthesia Student, Terry Lynn Stock
Descriptive study of parenting preparation integrated throughout Lamaze series, Luella Marie Vitalis
Theses/Dissertations from 1991
A drug comparison study for post-operative pain relief : bupivacaine versus bupivacaine with morphine, Brenda M. Amundson
Influences between support, knowledge, hospital practices, and client attitudes in the postpartum period and the duration of breastfeeding, Cindy Miller Anderson
Effect of midazolam on anterograde amnesia of visual stimuli : a comparison of two varying IV doses in oral outpatient procedures, Lori A. Bazey
Relationship of Adolescent Self-Image to the Risk of Pregnancy, Vicki Wessman Downey
Parental stressors in a pediatric intensive care unit, Loretta Jean Heuer
Evaluation of sacral Restore in preventing pressure ulcers in patients on a Roto Rest Kinetic Treatment Table, Linda Fay Inman
The effectiveness of a breast self-examination program on a group of professional and paraprofessional women, Nancy Klatt
Basic intra-operative monitoring standards of care in the North Dakota rural hospital, Karen E. Kostecki
Ethnicity and pregnancy : a quantitative and qualitative study of Mexican American migrant childbirth, Cheryl Briggs Lausch
Postoperative nausea and vomiting in adult males undergoing arthroscopy : a comparison of isoflurane-nitrous oxide-oxygen with isoflurane-air-oxygen, Joy L. Lindgren
Infant physiological responses to noxious stimuli of the heel stick procedure, Mary Christine Lucius
Learning needs of patients following acute myocardial infarction, Bonnie Odermann
In vitro oxidative damage to mitochondria from diabetic and normal rats and its relationship to levels of antioxidant enzymes, Karen A. Pinto
Incidence, level, and sources of stress experienced by nurse anesthesia students by differing educational program formats, Curtis V. Radel
Incidence of residual memory impairment in outpatients receiving conscious sedation with midazolam and alfentanil, Kathleen Roehrich
The incidence of oxygen desaturation of the pediatric patient following tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, Brian Schwindt
Differences in oxygen saturation of adult smokers and nonsmokers during transfer to recovery room after general anesthesia, Todd Daniel Underdahl
Theses/Dissertations from 1990
Beliefs/attitudes concerning AIDS and the care of AIDS patients among North Dakota registered nurses, Marilyn Bjerke
Effect of two adrenergic antagonists on the cardiovascular function in severely depressed patients during electroconvulsive therapy, Kristine Karen Domier
An investigation of sleep deprivation in the critically ill cardiac patient, Sharon K. Dunkel