Dr Meckstroth and Dr Weiner on Oral Health

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Dr. Carlton-LaNey delves into stories shared by African Americans working in the rural south of the United States. A fascinating account of a side shared by African Americans which many Americans never witness.

 

In this podcast, flight attendant Deenaz Patel discuss some of the many opportunities for travel as advances in age. The concept of “residential tourism” is becoming more prominent among circles around us. Ms. Patel also stressed that a hostile environment, whether it be on a cruise ship or airline, can impact the novice traveler, who is advancing in age.

The make-up of the service network system found within rural communities is addressed in this podcast. Mr. John Smith, the Executive Director of a Regional Area Agency discusses the merits and challenges for rural services living in smaller rural communities.

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Rural Transportation services can prove to be a challenge at the best of times for rural communities. Moreover, only people with resources may often access these resources. This podcast presents a series of realities related to transportation for people living in rural communities.

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One’s role as an individual is often validated by the paid work they engage in. In this podcast, M. Helen Hogue shares some strategies to remain employed geared towards older adults living in rural communities. In addition, she shares her perspective as a re-wired 69 year old.

Health issues and health disparities are discussed in Dr. Jurkowski’s podcast related to health issues among adult therapy. Barriers, facilitators and challenges to receiving adequate health care and still qualify for social services can be recurring themes within rural settings. Mr. John Smith also discusses the Area Agency concept, and trends to look forward with the renewed setting.

Eric Eblin, a non-traditional social work student, joins the podcast "Dare to Care" to discuss what aspects of rural need address and to share his passion for studying about topics related to Older Adults living in rural areas. Eric also sets the stage for encouraging studies related to Older adult. Eric uses his personal experience in efforts to inspire more students to work and study about aging in rural places.

The Psych 101 Series offers short introductions to cutting-edge topics in psychology, and is directed at students of psychology and anyone interested in the field. Popular titles include Creativity 101, Giftedness 101, Humor 101, Anxiety 101, and Emotional Intelligence 101, to name a few. The eBook sampler includes the introductory pages and first chapter of each of the eleven titles published in the series so far.

Watch our videos with authors of books in the Psych 101 Series!

What is Personality’s Influence on Life and Romance?

Gorkan Ahmetoglu, Co-Author of Personality 101

What are the Myths of Giftedness?

Linda Silverman, Author of Giftedness 101

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For more of our discussion with the authors, listen as they describe the greatest changes to the second edition and tips for obtaining letters of reference.

Author Bios:

Eden Zabat Kan, DNSc, RN, is Assistant Professor, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC, and works in the ICU at Civista Medical Center in LaPlata, Maryland. Prior to this position, she was a faculty member at West Chester University’s Department of Nursing, where she coordinated clinical and didactic instruction for senior level undergraduate students. Her publications have been in the areas of medical surgical nursing, cardiac surgery, and nursing education.

Susan Stabler-Haas, MSN, RN, CS, is Clinical Adjunct Professor of Nursing at Villanova University, PA. She has over 20 years of classroom and clinical teaching experience in the areas of medical-surgical, critical care, geriatric, and psychiatric nursing. Her instruction is influenced by her prior roles as staff nurse, rehab nurse, and critical care nurse manager in five Philadelphia-area hospitals. She has educated students in a variety of nursing programs, including diploma, AD, BSN, RN to BSN, and second-degree nursing.

About Ruth Wittmann-Price:

Ruth A. Wittmann-Price, PhD, RN, CNS, CNE  is Chairperson and Professor at Francis Marion University department of nursing in South Carolina. Ruth A. Wittmann-Price has been an obstetrical/women’s health nurse for 32 years. She received her AAS & BSN degree from Felician College in Lodi NJ and her MS as a Perinatal CNS from Columbia University, NYC. Ruth completed her PhD at Widener University, Chester (2006) and was awarded the Dean’s Award for Excellence. She developed a mid-range nursing theory “Emancipated Decision-Making in Women’s Health Care.” Besides continuing her research about decisional science, she studies developmental outcomes of preterm infants. She has also been Director of Nursing Research for Hahnemann University Hospital to oversee all evidence-based practice projects for nursing. Hahnemann University Hospital was awarded initial Magnet status (AACN) in December of 2009. Ruth has taught all levels of nursing students over the past 15 years (AAS, BSN, MSN and DNP) and completed an international service-learning trip to rural Mexico with undergraduate nursing and physician assistant students. She was the coordinator for the Nurse Educator track in DrNP program at Drexel University in Philadelphia and sits on four dissertation committees. Ruth is co-editor and chapter contributor of five books, Nursing Education: Foundations for Practice Excellence (2007) Philadelphia: F. A. Davis (AJN Book of the Year Award winner 2007) and The Certified Nurse Examination (CNE) Review Manual (2012), Springer Publishing, NYC, NCLEX-RN EXCEL Test Success Through Unfolding Case Study Review, Maternal-Child Nursing Test Success: An Unfolding case Study Review (2012); Fundamentals Nursing Test Success: An Unfolding Case Study Review (2013); and Nursing Concept Care Maps for Safe Patient Care (2013): F. A. Davis. She has published chapters, The Newborn at Risk (2009) in Maternal-Child Nursing Care: Optimizing Outcomes for Mothers, Children, and Families (Ward, S. & Hinsley, S. Eds.). Philadelphia: F. A. Davis, a section in Giving Through Teaching: How Nurse Educators are Changing the World (Fitzpatrick, Shultz, & Aiken, Eds.), NYC: NLN & Springer Publishing, and over 20 journal articles.

The third edition of the AJN Book of the Year Award winner, Middle Range Theory for Nursing, comes out this month. Take a listen below as we talk to Dr. Smith and Dr. Liehr about how this book differs than other books on this subject, and about the two new theories (self-reliance theory and transitions theory) included in this edition.

About the Editors:

Mary Jane Smith, PhD, RN, is Professor and Associate Dean for Graduate Affairs, West Virginia University School of Nursing. Previous positions include Associate Professor and Associate Dean, Graduate Division, School of Nursing, Duquesne University, Assistant Professor, Ohio State University, and others. She has published over 30 journal articles and columns for Nursing Science Quarterly and Archives of Psychiatric Nursing and presents nationally and internationally. She has been teaching nursing theory at the graduate level for over 30 years.

Patricia R. Liehr, PhD, ARNP, is Professor and Associate Dean for Nursing Research and Scholarship, FAU, Christine E. Lynne College of Nursing. Previously she was Associate Professor, University of Texas, Houston Health Science Center. Dr. Liehr has received six research grants for six and seven figures principally focused on adolescent blood pressure issues, has numerous journal articles and columns to her credit, and presents nationally. She did postdoctoral education at the University of Pennsylvania as a Robert Wood Johnson Scholar.

Listen in as we interview Susan Stabler-Haas, author of Fast Facts for the Student Nurse Nursing Student Success in a Nutshell.

We recently talked with the authors of Social Media for Nurses: Educating Practitioners and Patients in a Networked World to find out more. Take a listen to this Q&A with Dr. Ramona Nelson, Dr. Irene Joos, and Dr. Debra Wolf as they discuss the proper use of social media for health care purposes and its inherent risks.

“Today’s professional must move beyond computer and information literacy to digital literacy, and this book is written with that goal in mind,” commented Nelson, president of her own informatic consulting company and former university nursing department chair. “If you believe nurses need to have good communication skills in all settings and be advocates for quality health care, then you need to be sure they are fully prepared to function as professional nurses in the online community of social media,” she added.

The guide promotes the dramatic and positive ways in which social media is changing health care, an evolution that the authors believe is marked by its allowance for greater provider-patient communication and patient independence. For example, social media and relatively new communication tools give practitioners greater opportunity to monitor patient adherence to self-care and drug compliance. Such communication can even come remarkably close to an office visit with video conferencing tools such as Skype, allowing the health care provider to visually inspect anything about which the patient may have questions or concerns. For remote patients or those unable to visit a health care provider or facility, this enhanced communication is especially significant.

At a time when many are managing under financial constraints which limit their access to traditional health care, and when health care providers are increasingly overburdened, social media empowers the health care consumer in ways previously impossible. It can, for instance, offer a sort of supplemental health care delivery through apps or digital gaming devices, or offer patients access to others with similar health care concerns through online health care forums or chat rooms, something which can be particularly therapeutic.

However, social media is not only empowering to health care consumers, the authors argue. For example, it also allows health care providers a broader perspective on patients’ experiences, especially through wikis and health forums, and can help enhance their professional development by offering greater and wider channels, as through blogs, podcasts, or other platforms, to disseminate specialized knowledge.

“Some health care providers believe that health care can only be provided in a face-to-face visit. Although that sometimes is the best means to quality health care, it is not the only means, and can actually limit the value of health care delivery if practiced exclusively,” concluded Nelson. “Social media has become so integrated into our lives and health care, and we believe it must be incorporated into health care curriculums and policy. We hope that this book will help advance that cause.”

Listen to our podcast with the authors of Social Media for Nurses: Educating Practitioners and Patients in a Networked World below: