Theses/Dissertations from 1993
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
Carboxyhemoglobin levels in smokers and nonsmokers and its effect on pulse oximeter readings, Michelle E. Currier
Relationship of Adolescent Self-Image to the Risk of Pregnancy, Vicki Wessman Downey
Propofol versus thiopental for induction of general anesthesia in outpatient laparoscopy, Deborah A. Gladen
Comparison of intravenous lidocaine and topical deliverance methods of lidocaine in attenuating the cardiovascular responses to endotracheal intubation, Kristi Jo Hanna
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
Nurse aide intent to quit in small rural North Dakota hospitals, Mary K. Helland
Effects of focus charting on nurses' perception of clinical decision making, Janell K. Hudson
A descriptive study of hassles and uplifts in prenursing students, Helene Kahlstorf
Level of social support as perceived by coronary artery bypass graft surgery patients, Patricia C. Klokstad
The nurse as client advocate : self perceptions of registered nurses in rural and urban settings, Mavis Lande
Urinary incontinence training program for elderly females and its impact on nursing home staff stress, Cheryl K. Macejkovic
Attitudes and beliefs of American Indian patients with diabetes, Ranae Bohan Womack
The relationship of transportation effort to level of anxiety in radiotherapy patients, Margaret E. Yerkes
Theses/Dissertations from 1989
Personification of Death, Mary M. Anderson
Patient knowledge and compliance with self medicating following participation in a hospital self administration medication program, Marlene H. Batterberry
Adult family member stressors in the trauma intensive care unit, Jayne A. Cromer
Structured teaching for same day admission patients, Larry Dahlen
Nurse initiated telephone conversations : a tool to decrease anxiety in significant others' of nursing home residents, Barbara Diederick
The understanding of medical terminology as perceived by family members of hospitalized patients, Glenn R. Ermer
Analysis of nursing assessment and documentation for urinary tract infections in elderly nursing home residents, Debra A. Filer
Atracurium versus d-tubocurarine pretreatment for inhibition of succinylcholine induced fasciculations and postoperative myalgias, Randall Lee Kremer
Nursing turnover in small rural hospitals, Sharon A. Laxdal
Nurses' and patients' perceptions of chronic pain and its management, Terry L. Mahar
Incidence of post spinal anesthetic headache in cesarean section patients, Jason Randall Stotts
Theses/Dissertations from 1988
A description of spouse abuse in a native American population, Jerriellen Feldner
Native American Women's Health Care Concerns in Comparison to Health Care Providers, Cheryl Regan Hefta
The relationship between locus of control, health locus of control, and loneliness as reported by a selected group of independent elderly women, Todette LaPrairie Holt
Powerlessness and self-esteem in post cerebral vascular accident elderly intermedidate care residents : a comparative study, Patricia A. Hostbjor
A comparison of nurses' and patients' perceptions of patients' psychosocial needs in the intensive care unit, Jane E. Indergaard
Perceptions of student academic honesty by faculty and students in a college of nursing, Susan C. Johnson
The relationship of selected nursing activities to ICP in brain injured patients, Cheryl Dawn Jorgenson
Personality characteristics of home health and hospital general staff nurses : a comparative study, Sherry C. Nelson
Theses/Dissertations from 1987
Nurses' knowledge and attitudes about cancer pain management, Darlene Sue Hanson
Perceptions of organizational structure and autonomy of registered nurses in rural hospitals, Deborah Delores Howland
The relationship of friendship with a supervisor to job satisfaction and satisfaction with the supervisor, Rebecca N. Largent
An analysis of the relationship between nursing care hours and DRGs, Melody Ann Oie
Job satisfaction among nurses practicing in long term care facilities, Mary Kay Smith
Work involvement of full-time and part-time hospital employed registered nurses, Stephanie Gravdahl Witwer
Theses/Dissertations from 1986
Daily Hassles and Uplifts in Employed and Nonemployed Women, Patricia Larsen Aamodt
Nursing care behaviors that predict patient satisfaction, Marilyn M. Miller Bader
Clothing as a variable in blood pressure measurement in elderly males, Christine Motley Burd