scholarly journals A Core Course on Veterans' Health in an Online RN to BSN Program

2014 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elaine Keavney
Keyword(s):  
Core Curriculum ◽  
Opportunity To Learn ◽  
Public University ◽  
Nursing Programs ◽  
Veterans Health ◽  
University System ◽  
Healthcare Needs ◽  
Rn To Bsn ◽  
Rn To Bsn Program ◽  
Core Course

The Joining Forces Initiative challenges nursing programs throughout the country to develop curriculum that address the unique healthcare issues facing veterans. This article describes how the RN to BSN program at American Public University System responded to the Joining Forces Initiative by developing the core curriculum course, Caring for Today’s Veterans. In this course, students have the opportunity to learn about veterans’ healthcare issues through reading, discussion, interviews, and visits within their local communities. Comments from students indicate they have a greater understanding of veterans’ healthcare needs and how they, as baccalaureate-prepared nurses, can help to meet those needs.

LA EDUCACIÓN SUPERIOR EN EL SIGLO XXI: MAS PEDAGOGÍA1 O MAS ADMINISTRACIÓN2 EN LAS INSTITUCIONES ? UNAS APROXIMACIONES ACASO ATREVIDAS, PERO INEVITABLES / UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE EDUCATION IN THE 21ST CENTURY : MORE PEDAGOGY 1 OR MORE ADMINISTRATION 2 IN T

LOGOS ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mg. Gilmer Cacho Cuba
Keyword(s):  
Latin America ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Administrative Support ◽  
Local Development ◽  
College Education ◽  
Public University ◽  
Redes Sociales ◽  
University System ◽  
The World ◽  
Global University

RESUMEN Cuando se leen las mediciones que se hacen en el mundo sobre las performances universitarias admira, cuestiona y/o desagrada que solo una universidad nacional merodee el puesto 900 a nivel mundial y el puesto 30 a nivel latinoamericano, las siguientes no figuran ni en el puesto 1500 a nivel mundial ni en el 75 a nivel latinoamericano. Algo le está pasando al sistema universitario peruano que no resiste ninguna comparación con sus similares de la región y menos del mundo.Ante la realidad que nos presentan repetidamente los rankings, no será inmoderado aceptar que ahora se exige a la universidad mundial variables y afanes rigurosos: • Contenidos de alta calidad que impactan en la vida diaria.• Flexibilidad para seleccionar y profundizar el conocimiento.• Acceso fácil e ilimitado de la información.• Mucha simulación e interactividad con el entorno real.• Profesores de reconocimiento y amplio prestigio.• Promoción de emprendimiento y visualización creativa.• Amplias redes sociales en todo el mundo.• Significativo apoyo de la tecnología de información y comunicación.• Esforzada dedicación y tutoría al alumno.• Investigación ligada al desarrollo nacional y local.• Mecanismos de vinculación permanente con los egresados.• Existencia de un órgano consultivo del mundo productivo.• Respaldo administrativo consistente.• Acreditación de la calidad de sus resultados. En ese escenario, el sistema universitario nacional tiene que cambiar y en la nueva forma de actuación que se le demanda, de asumir algunos cambios y guardar una real armonía entre la pedagogía y la administración, surgirá el éxito que le corresponde, pues ambas tendrán que empezar a nutrirse y soportarse en favor de la enseñanza-aprendizaje. Palabra clave: Pedagogía, Administración, Éxito universitarioABSTRACT When reading the measurements made in the world of college performances, it is remarkable, questionable and unpleasant that only a Public University ranks 900 in the world and 30th in Latin America, the others are listed neither the post 1500 globally nor 75 in Latin America. Something is happening to the Peruvian university system that does not stand any comparison with its counterparts in the region or the world. Facing the reality that rankings show repeatedly, it will not be intemperate to accept that   global university requires rigorous  effort and variables: • High quality contents that impact daily life.• Flexibility to select and deepen knowledge.• Easy and unlimited access to information.• Many simulation and interactivity with the real environment.• Well recognized and prestigious teachers.• Entrepreneurship promotion and creative view.• Widespread social networks worldwide.• Significant support of information technology and communication.• Endeavour and tutoring to student.• Research linked to national and local development.• Permanent linking mechanisms with graduated students.• Existence of an advisory body of the productive world.•  Consistent administrative support.• Quality of  the results accreditation. In that scenario, the Public University System must change and, in the new form of performance that is demanded, assuming some changes and having a real harmony between pedagogy and administration, will emerge the success it deserves, as both have to start nurturing and supporting for the teaching and learning process . Keyword: Pedagogy, Management,  College Success

scholarly journals Factors related with the university degree selection in Spanish public university system. An structural equation model analysis

2014 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 541-557 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joan Guàrdia Olmos ◽  
Maribel Peró Cebollero ◽  
Antonio Hervás Jorge ◽  
Roberto Capilla Lladró ◽  
Pedro Pablo Soriano Jiménez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Model ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Public University ◽  
Model Analysis ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
University System ◽  
University Degree ◽  
The University

How Do Stages of Change for Physical Activity Relate to Employee Sign-Up for and Completion of a Worksite Physical Activity Competition?

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy J. Walker ◽  
Jessica M. Tullar ◽  
Wendell C. Taylor ◽  
Rolando Román ◽  
Benjamin C. Amick
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Stages Of Change ◽  
Health Assessment ◽  
Public University ◽  
Self Report ◽  
University System ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Ordinal Logistic Regression Model

Introduction. This study evaluated whether stages of change for physical activity (PA) predict sign-up, participation, and completion in a PA competition. Method. Deidentified data were provided to evaluate a PA competition between 16 different institutions from a public university system. Employees who completed a health assessment (HA) prior to the start of the PA competition ( n = 6,333) were included in the study. Participants completed a self-report HA and logged their PA throughout the competition. Multivariable logistic regression models tested whether stages of change predicted PA competition sign-up and completion. An ordinal logistic regression model tested whether stages of change predicted number of weeks of PA competition participation. Results. Stages of change predicted PA competition sign-up and completion, but not weeks of participation. The odds for PA competition sign-up were 1.64 and 1.98 times higher for employees in preparation and action/maintenance (respectively) compared with employees in precontemplation/contemplation. The odds for PA competition completion were 4.17 times higher for employees in action/maintenance compared with employees in precontemplation/contemplation/preparation. Conclusion. The PA competition was more likely to reach employees in preparation, action, or maintenance stages than precontemplation/contemplation. Most of the completers were likely participating in regular PA prior to the competition.

scholarly journals No food for thought: Food insecurity is related to poor mental health and lower academic performance among students in California’s public university system

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (12) ◽  
pp. 1930-1939 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzanna M Martinez ◽  
Edward A Frongillo ◽  
Cindy Leung ◽  
Lorrene Ritchie
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Grade Point Average ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Public University ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
University System ◽  
Grade Point

This study examined the relationships between food insecurity, mental health, and academic performance among college students in a California public university system ( N = 8705). Structural equation modeling was performed to examine a direct path from food insecurity to student grade point average and an indirect path through mental health, controlling for demographic characteristics. Food insecurity was related to lower student grade point average directly and indirectly through poor mental health. These findings support the need for future interventions and policy on the importance of providing students with the basic needs to succeed both academically and in the future.

scholarly journals Distributed leadership and administrative processes as determinants of public universities’ effectiveness

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 2070-2090
Author(s):  
David Jimoh Kayode ◽  
Suraiya Rathankoomar Naicker
Keyword(s):  
Distributed Leadership ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Public University ◽  
University Education ◽  
University System ◽  
Administrative Process ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
The Impact

The quality of students who graduated from Nigerian universities and the role played by universities in the growth of society is a significant concern to every stakeholder. This study examined the impact of distributed leadership on the effectiveness of public universities and the mediating role of the quality administrative process. A correlational survey research design was adopted. A total of 450 lecturers were sampled and were given questionnaire of which 346 questionnaire were returned and, only 305 questionnaires were usable after the data cleaning. The results of the analysis showed that distributed leadership does not directly connect to institutional effectiveness. Furthermore, it is evident that administrative process intervenes in the correlation between distributed leadership and public university effectiveness. The findings imply that the various leaders at the unit level, departmental, faculty, and university-wide must ensure quality administrative processes to bring about the desired University system in the country.   Keywords: Distributed leadership, administrative process, university education, Nigeria, smartpls, hierarchical model;

The Theory behind the Findings

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy J. Binder ◽  
Kate Wood
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Cultural Capital ◽  
Political Culture ◽  
Political Theory ◽  
Cultural Sociology ◽  
Public University ◽  
Organization Studies ◽  
University System ◽  
Social And Cultural Capital ◽  
Elite University

This chapter examines in more abstract terms how universities, in combination with the broader political culture, cultivate distinctive styles of conservatism among students. It reviews research in the fields of higher education studies, cultural sociology, political theory, and organization studies to capture some of the more general processes observed at Eastern Elite University and Western Flagship University. In particular, it considers how social and cultural capital gives rise to the particular dominant conservative styles of civilized discourse at Eastern Elite, provocation in the Western Public university system, and the submerged styles seen at these different campuses. The chapter concludes by arguing that the model developed for studying student conservatism on both campuses is general enough to be useful to scholars studying other aspects of students' lives other than politics.

Mid-Semester Check-Ups in Online Accelerated RN-to-BSN Program

2019 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 230-230
Author(s):  
Teresa M. Stephens
Keyword(s):  
Rn To Bsn ◽  
Rn To Bsn Program

scholarly journals Assessing food insecurity prevalence and associated factors among college students enrolled in a university in the Southeast USA

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 383-390 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth Wooten ◽  
Marsha Spence ◽  
Sarah Colby ◽  
Elizabeth Anderson Steeves
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Graduate Students ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Public University ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
University System ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Southeast Usa ◽  
Final Sample

AbstractObjectiveTo assess rates of food insecurity (FI) among college students enrolled at a large public university system across one US state and identify factors associated with experiencing FI.DesignCross-sectional online survey administered to eligible, enrolled students (n 38 614) across three campuses within the university system, with 5593 students responding (4824 final sample after applying exclusion criteria, 12·5 % response rate). FI was assessed using the US Department of Agriculture’s Adult Food Security Survey Module. Descriptive statistics were conducted to calculate FI status and identify sample characteristics. Associations between FI status and independent variables were assessed using bivariate analyses (χ2 and ANOVA tests) and multivariate logistic regression.SettingLarge public university system, Southeast USA.ParticipantsEnrolled college students (excluding freshman, <18 years of age).ResultsThirty-six per cent of students were classified as FI. After controlling for confounders, factors that were significantly associated with increased likelihood of FI included previous FI (P<0·001; OR=4·78), financial factors and self-reported grade point average ≤3·85. Seniors were significantly more likely experience FI than graduate students (P=0·004, OR=1·41). A significant relationship was not identified between FI and meal plan participation, and no differences in FI were found between graduate students and individuals with sophomore or junior standing.ConclusionsThis research identifies high rates of FI among college students enrolled in a large public university system in the Southeast USA, as well as selected factors related to FI. Programmes to assist college students experiencing FI need to be developed and tested.

scholarly journals Student Expectations of an RN-to-BSN Program: A Qualitative Analysis of Student and Faculty Perspectives

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 237796081989725
Author(s):  
Mary Linton ◽  
Beverly W. Dabney ◽  
Linda Knecht ◽  
Jamie Koonmen
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Workforce Development ◽  
Gap Analysis ◽  
The United States ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Student Expectations ◽  
Bachelor Of Science ◽  
Rn To Bsn ◽  
Rn To Bsn Program

The expansion of RN-to-BSN (registered nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing) education is addressing the need for nursing workforce development. However, little is known about what RNs expect from their RN-to-BSN education experience. Lack of understanding of student expectations could lead to student-perceived gaps in service quality. The aim of this study was to explore students’ expectations of the RN-to-BSN program compared with the faculty’s perceptions of what students expect. A descriptive qualitative research study using structured interviews was conducted at a school of nursing in the Midwest region of the United States. Student and faculty reports revealed the common themes of workload, flexibility, coursework, and support. Congruencies were noted in the areas of workload and coursework, and differences were identified in the areas of flexibility and support. Conducting a gap analysis can be a worthwhile endeavor for educators seeking to understand the needs of their student population. Acknowledging RN-to-BSN student expectations and addressing gaps between their expectations and reality early in the program could improve student perceptions of program quality.

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