Academic literature on the topic 'School administration|Higher education|Nursing'

Independent and original thinking are the concepts which define critical thinking. A critical thinker doesn’t passively accept other people’s views and thoughts, on the contrary he constitutes his own thoughts by analyzing them. This independence liberates his mind, heart and actions (Doğanay and Ünal, 2006). In this context, the definition of critical thinking can be summarized as reaching a conclusion by reasoning (collecting information for a present situation, defining assumptions and evidences, discussing the defined evidences and inferring and synthesizing) on a problem or a situation (Demirel, 2006). Critical thinking becomes a basic skill in occupational groups. To improve the quality of the services people get, all professionals, especially doctors, teachers, architects, lawyers, nurses, builders, must have the ability to think critically.This study aims to classify the master’s and PhD theses whose titles contain the concept of “critical thinking” by different variables. The data were collected from the 211 master’s and PhD theses completed between 1999 – 2014 and registered to database of Council of Higher Education. This study was conducted through descriptive survey model and descriptive statistics were used in the analysis process. Thesis were examined and classified under the following topics; (1) academic level, (2) the universities in which they were prepared, (3) preparation year, (4) research method, (5) research model, (6) education level of the participants, (7) departments in which they were prepared (8) gender of the researchers, (9) degree of the supervisors (10) number of pages.At the end of the study it was found that most of the theses about critical thinking were master’s theses and they were prepared in well-established universities. There are hardly any theses prepared in private universities. The number of theses about critical thinking reached its top point between 2009-2012. While most of the master’s theses were conducted through quantitative method, most of the PhD theses were conducted through mixed and experimental designs. The participants of most of the theses about critical thinking were university and primary school students. Teachers and nurses participated in more theses than other occupational groups. Most of the theses about critical thinking were conducted in the field of education. nursing and heath care departments takes the second place. However, it is interesting that hardly any theses were conducted in the fields of law, politics, public administration, sociology and psychology. Another interesting point is that most of the theses were prepared by female researchers.

205 Background: The European Organization for Research and Treatment in Cancer (EORTC) developed the EORTC-IN-PATSAT32 survey for in-patient satisfaction (use permission granted). Methods: The EORTC-IN-PATSAT32 survey administered after consent, at discharge on an oncology floor at a large university affiliated community hospital. Comparisons were made to Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS), which were collected during the same time period. Results: The average age of those completing the 282 surveys was 60.2 ± 12.3. Males made up 50.2% of the population, 96% were Caucasian, 66% were married, and 49% had a high school education or less, 4% were enrolled in a clinical trial and 75% had researched illness on the internet. Physicians and nurses were ranked highest for there technical skill 90 ±16 and 87±17, respectively and lowest for their availability, 85±2 and 81±24, respectively. The services and care organization was ranked highest for other hospital staff interpersonal skills, 80±20 and lowest for hospital access, 70±25. Even though 87% of the population ranked there overall stay as very good or excellent there were differences seen between groups. Males were more satisfied with the information they received about care (p = 0.04), and their overall hospital stay (p = 0.03) than females. Patients treated by a medical oncologist were more satisfied with the information the received (p = 0.03) compared to other specialties. Married patients found access to facilities was better (p = 0.03) than unmarried patients. Those ≥ 65 were more satisfied with the exams, interest, and comfort of the nursing staff (p =.03) than their younger counterparts. HCAHPS (always rank) was higher than EORTC (excellent rank) for information (p <.0001), personnel listening ( p < 0.0001), and hospital cleanliness (p = 0.008), however no difference was seen in overall rating of care (p = 0.45). Conclusions: The majority of patients were satisfied with their care. Patients gender, marital status, age and the specialty of the physician were significant factors in determining satisfaction. Survey administration differences may contribute to difference between EORTC and HCAHPS. Hospital staff need to be cognizant of possible unintended bias towards various groups of patients.

La presente investigación realizada en la Universidad Península de Santa Elena evalúa los sistemas de creencias que se vienen incrementando en las carreras sociales y tecnológicas en las que el sentido de valores es importante e indispensable, los postulantes de las ocho carreras ofertadas tales como Contadores Públicos, Enfermería, Turismo, Informática, Ingeniería civil, ingeniería en petróleos, Administración y Biología Marina mantienen sistemas de creencias puede incidir en el rendimiento escolar y en las expectativas con las que ingresan al sistema de educación superior. Se evalúan diez áreas de la prueba TCI Test de Ideas Irracionales Versión corregida y abreviada como son la Necesidad de aceptación, la presencia de auto expectativas, culpabilización, intolerancia a la frustración, niveles de preocupación y ansiedad, irresponsabilidad emocional, evitación de problemas, dependencia, indefensión y perfeccionismo. Este es un primer ensayo de sondeo sobre sistema de creencias basado en otros estudios de nivel superior y de poblaciones similares en que los resultados muestran índices parecidos de sistemas de creencias entre los estudiantes de las carreras en mención y luego se realiza un estudio comparativo con una población de la Carrera de Psicología que está por egresar. El análisis estadístico de los datos demostraría las áreas en las que desde el departamento de Bienestar Estudiantil convendría trabajar para cambiar ciertos esquemas de pensamiento que no permiten el normal desarrollo de actividades académicas. Se hace además un análisis por ítems de los porcentajes de irracionalidad en las áreas. Con la finalidad de conocer nuestra población estudiantil y poder preveer un mejor desempeño en su paso así como su permanencia por esta institución de educación superior. Se evaluó sin distinción a toda la población que ha sido convocada porque de esa manera se puede verificar con mayor exactitud los datos en mención. Se propone en base de esos datos iniciar un programa de intervención psicológica que permita afianzar de manera integral los cambios de sistemas de creencias y fomentar valores que vayan acordes con los cambios tecnológicos del área social así como rescatar principios y formas de pensamiento propios de la región y que vayan en función del buen vivir. La proyección que tengan sobre las escuelas y facultades deberá estar en relación con los perfiles profesionales de cada área de estudio.AbstractThis research conducted at the Santa Elena Peninsula University evaluates the belief systems that have been increasing in the social and technological careers in the sense of values is important and essential, applicants offered eight careers such as Accountants, nursing, Tourism, IT, civil engineering, petroleum engineering, Administration and Marine Biology held belief systems can affect school performance and expectations with entering the higher education system. Ten areas of the TCI Test Irrational ideas are revised and abbreviated version Need for acceptance test, the presence of self expectations, guilt, frustration intolerance, levels of worry and anxiety, emotional irresponsibility, problem avoidance, dependence are evaluated , helplessness and perfectionism. This is a first test survey on belief system based on other higher studies in similar populations and the results show similar levels of belief systems among students majoring in question and then a comparative study with a population of the School of Psychology that is graduating. Statistical analysis of the data would show the areas where from the Student Welfare Department should work to change certain ways of thinking that do not allow the normal development of academic activities. An analysis of the percentages for items of irrationality in the areas further ago. In order to meet our student population and to anticipate better performance in their step and their permanence in the institution of higher education. Were evaluated without regard to the whole population has been called because that way you can check more accurately the data in question. Is proposed on the basis of these data to initiate a program of psychological intervention to strengthen comprehensively changes belief systems and values that will promote technological change in line with the social area and rescue principles and ways of thinking from the region and to be based on good living. The projection having on schools and colleges should be related to the professional profiles of each study area.

Abstract Objectives: To investigate students' conceptions of technical courses on pediatric patient safety; to investigate situations that favour the insecure care in pediatric units and to elaborate a booklet, in order to contribute to the teaching of the safety in the nursing care to the hospitalized child and to the health education to the workers of pediatric units. Method: Qualitative study based on symbolic interactionism. The data were collected in 2015, through a questionnaire to students from technical schools, complemented by systematic observation in two hospital units, located in the northwest of Rio Grande do Sul and treated by the thematic analysis. Results: Failures were reported in drug administration and hand hygiene, among others. To improve safety was suggested adequate organization of the work and higher workload of clinical practice. Conclusion and implications for the practice: Continuing education and more practical classes can help in the construction of knowledge to safe attendance.

Competence frameworks are the trend for human resource management in a dynamic environment. In Vietnam’s dynamic environment, the hotel industry is witnessing fast changes to adapt to the development of the Vietnamese economy. This requires a new model for human resource management in the hotel industry, in particular for middle managers. In this research, the author used a quantitative method to analyze the requirements for competence for middle managers in the hotel industry and has proposed a capability framework, including three main clusters: Professional competence, Executive and management Competence and Self-management competence - for middle managers in the Vietnamese hotel industry.
 Keywords
 Competence, middle manager competence, hotel industry
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<p> The purpose of the qualitative phenomenological study was to describe the phenomenon of being a student-parent by identifying the lived experiences of nursing students that are parents, specifically their perceptions of their experiences of how they balance their family life with their academic life successfully. Two participants were involved in the pilot test and 21 main study participants were included in the sample. The data obtained through semi-structured one-on-one interviews were analyzed using Giorgi&rsquo;s method of phenomenological research. The findings of this study identified eight themes resulting from descriptions provided by the student-parents while in undergraduate nursing school and included: (1) <i>All challenges are subjective to the personal circumstance</i> reflecting the unique home situation, (2) <i>Unmet personal expectations occur while in nursing school</i> through role conflict and guilt, (3) <i>Post-secondary education has particular demands</i> through financial and academic obligations, (4) <i>Support is essential to nursing school success</i>, (5) <i> Processes enabling student-parent success</i> contain compromises and strategizing balance with flexibility, (6) <i>Interactions and outcome from negative spillover</i> imbalance family and academic obligations, (7) <i>Organization culture of campus attributes to the student-parent perspective</i>, and (8) <i>Participant recommendations to stakeholders </i>. The essence of the student-parent experience influenced a formation of a comprehensive model, titled PARENTS to inform campus leaders of strategies to enhance the student-parent experience and accommodate family influences brought to campus. Future qualitative research suggestions include exploring support systems of student-parents, children experiences of student-parents, and campus stakeholder perspectives of breastfeeding and parent planning and family-centred accommodation on campus.</p>

This study is concerned with the problem of determining the status of.specific student retention efforts at the departmental and institutional levels in institutions of higher education offering baccalaureate degrees in nursing. The purposes of the study include (1) the determination of the percentages of those institutions which have specific programs to increase student retention in place and functioning at the various administrative levels, (2) the determination of those aspects of the many possible retention efforts that are being utilized, (3) identification of those retention efforts which may be most effective, and (4) comparison of retention rates between those institutions with organized retention programs and those without these programs. The population of the study is composed of all 430 of the National League for Nursing (NLN) accredited, Registered Nurse Baccalaureate Degree programs in the United States. The specially designed survey instrument produced a 62 percent response return. Response frequencies and percentages were calculated to show the relative success rates of various retention efforts. In addition, the data were subjected to several statistical procedures to determine if there were statistically significant differences between the various types and levels of retention efforts. The findings indicate that the presence of an organized and functioning program to increase student retention does produce a statistically significant increase in the mean retention rate for those institutions with such programs as compared with those institutions without organized retention programs. This significant increase was constant across the three types or levels of retention programs surveyed (departmental level only, university level only, both university and departmental levels). The majority of the respondents (55.5 percent) do have retention programs in place and functioning at some level in their institutions. Of the six major areas of retention efforts listed on the questionnaire, the area dealing the "Administrative Activities" to increase student retention was present most often among that group of respondents with the highest retention rates.

The main purpose of this study was to investigate, through interviews, the factors influencing the career choice, role perception, and job satisfaction of 15 college health service nurse managers working in New England state colleges. The secondary purpose was to categorize nurse managers according to their attitudes and to determine the relevancy of the American College Health Association job description. The conceptual framework of the study included socialization, role theory, and job satisfaction. The 15 nurse managers who agreed to participate in the study comprise 75% of the potential subjects of this study. Interviews were conducted through the use of an open-ended interview guide. Qualitative analysis identified general themes from interview data. Selected segments of each audio taped interview were chosen by the interviewer to provide examples of key concepts related to career choice, role perception, and job satisfaction. Discussion of these findings resulted in the following conclusions: (1) Nurses need to assume a leadership role in developing policies and determining the direction for the college health service nurse managers' role. (2) Channels of communication between nurse managers and administrators must be identified and maintained to clarify role expectations and perceptions and to eliminate discrepancies. (3) Advanced education at the master's level and certification as a nurse practitioner may provide the nurse manager with the knowledge and skills needed to fulfill her role. Based on these findings, recommendations were made for future research.

The purpose of this research was to identify, describe, and analyze the extent of faculty participation in administrative decision making within selected schools of nursing. The style of participation was analyzed. The secondary purpose of the research was to observe whether the dean and faculty shared similar perceptions regarding the extent and style of participation in administrative decision making. This qualitative research study utilized in-depth interviews with the dean and two faculty members from three randomly selected baccalaureate schools of nursing in New England. The dean and faculty members were interviewed regarding the extent and style of participation in administrative decision making. For the purpose of this study, administrative decisions fell into the following areas: (1) budget, (2) policy formulation, (3) facilities utilization, (4) faculty tenure, and (5) faculty workload. The formulation of these decision making areas were, in part, taken from a study conducted by O'Kane in 1984. Although categories for the styles of participation emerged as the investigation proceeded, Lawler's (1985) classifications of styles of decision making were utilized as guidelines. Conclusions from this study included the following: (1) In each of the five areas of administrative decision making, the extent of input from the deans and faculty members depended upon the type of decision to be made. (2) Perceptions expressed by each participant regarding the extent of participation in decision making were shown to be parallel. The dean and the faculty viewed both the process and the individuals engaged in the process similarly. (3) The style of decision making utilized depended upon the area of decision making addressed. (4) The following themes were commonalities within and across schools as identified by the researcher: organizational climate, structure, and the dean's style of leadership. These themes direct the style of decision making employed within the schools of nursing.