Sigma Publications: Book Excerpts
This collection houses select free excerpts from books published by Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Each item record contains a link to purchase the book and ancillary materials, if applicable.
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26th International Nursing Research Congress 2015 Conference Proceedings
Sigma Theta Tau International
The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) conducted its 26th International Nursing Research Congress in San Juan, Puerto Rico from 23-27 July 2015. More than 800 nurses from around the world gathered at the congress, which had as its theme "Question Locally, Engage Regionally, Apply Globally."
These conference proceedings are a collection of abstracts submitted by the authors and presented at the research congress. To promptly disseminate the information and ideas, participants submitted descriptive information and abstracts of at least 300, but no more than 1,500 words. Each oral and poster presentation abstract was peer-reviewed in a double-blind process in which three scholars used specific scoring criteria to judge the abstracts in
accordance with the requirements of STTI's Guidelines for Electronic Abstract Submission.This PDF ebook is amazingly searchable. In reflection of that, you will not find a lot of internal linking. Simply select the search option and type any search keyword or name you want to explore.
Finally, the opinions, advice, and information contained in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of STTI or its members. The enhanced abstracts provided in these proceedings were taken directly from authors' submissions, without alteration. While all due care was taken in the compilation of these proceedings, STTI does not warrant that the information is free from errors or omission, or accept any liability in relation to the quality, accuracy, and currency of the information.
Format for Citing Papers
Author. (Year). Title of paper. In Title of conference proceedings (page numbers). Place of publication: Publisher.
Example:
Smith, C. C. (2015). Nursing research and global impact. In Engaging Colleagues: Improving Global Health Outcomes: Proceedings of the 25th International Nursing Research Congress (pp. xxx-xxx). Indianapolis, IN: Sigma Theta Tau International.
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Sigma Theta Tau International 43rd Biennial Convention 2015 Conference Proceedings
Sigma Theta Tau International
The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) conducted its 43rd Biennial Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA from 7-11 November 2015. More than 2,000 nurses from around the world gathered at the convention, which had as its theme “Serve Locally, Transform Regionally, Lead Globally.â€
Program objectives of the 43rd Biennial Convention include:
- Identify strategies that promote collaboration in interprofessional initiatives
- Enrich the achievement of knowledge, leadership, and professional service to promote and sustain collaboration amongst diverse communities
- Explore innovative strategies to promote excellence in global nursing
- Enhance clinical, patient, and educational outcomes through transformative nursing practice
This PDF ebook is amazingly searchable. In reflection of that, you will not find a lot of internal linking. Simply select the search option and type any search keyword or name you want to explore.
These conference proceedings are a collection of abstracts submitted by the authors and presented at the convention. To promptly disseminate the information and ideas, participants submitted descriptive information and abstracts of at least 300, but no more than 1,500 words. Each oral and poster presentation abstract was peer-reviewed in a double-blind process in which three scholars used specific scoring criteria to judge the abstracts in accordance with the requirements of STTI’s Guidelines for Electronic Abstract Submission.
Finally, the opinions, advice, and information contained in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of STTI or its members. The enhanced abstracts provided in these proceedings were taken directly from authors’ submissions, without alteration. While all due care was taken in the compilation of these proceedings, STTI does not warrant that the information is free from errors or omission, or accept any liability in relation to the quality, accuracy, and currency of the information.
Format for Citing Papers
Author. (Year). Title of paper. In Title of conference proceedings (page numbers). Place of publication: Publisher.
Example:
Smith, C. C. (2016). Nursing research and global impact. In Sigma Theta Tau International 43rd Biennial Convention 2015 Conference Proceedings (pp. xxx–xxx). Indianapolis, IN: Sigma Theta Tau International.
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25th International Nursing Research Congress 2014 Conference Proceedings
Sigma Theta Tau International
The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) conducted its 25th International Nursing Research Congress at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 24-28 July 2014. More than 800 nurses from around the world gathered at the congress, which had as its theme "Engaging Colleagues: Improving Global Health Outcomes."
These conference proceedings are a collection of abstracts submitted by the authors and presented at the research congress. To promptly disseminate the information and ideas, participants submitted descriptive information and abstracts of 1500 words or less. Each oral and poster presentation abstract was peer-reviewed in a double-blind process in which three scholars used specific scoring criteria to judge the abstracts in accordance with the requirements of STTI's Guidelines for Electronic Abstract Submission.
The opinions, advice, and information contained in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of STTI or its members. The enhanced abstracts provided in these proceedings were taken directly from authors' submissions, without alteration. While all due care was taken in the compilation of these proceedings, STTI does not warrant that the information is free from errors or omission, or accept any liability in relation to the quality, accuracy, and currency of the information.Format for Citing Papers
Author. (Year). Title of paper. In Title of conference proceedings (page numbers). Place of publication: Publisher.
Example:
Smith, C. C. (2015). Nursing research and global impact. In Engaging Colleagues: Improving Global Health Outcomes: Proceedings of the 25th International Nursing Research Congress (pp. xxx-xxx). Indianapolis, IN: Sigma Theta Tau International.
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25th International Nursing Research Congress 2014 Conference Proceedings and Enhanced Abstracts of Oral and Poster Presentations
Sigma Theta Tau International
The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) conducted its 25th International Nursing Research Congress at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 24-28 July 2014. More than 800 nurses from around the world gathered at the congress, which had as its theme "Engaging Colleagues: Improving Global Health Outcomes."
These conference proceedings are a collection of abstracts submitted by the authors and presented at the research congress. To promptly disseminate the information and ideas, participants submitted descriptive information and abstracts of 1500 words or less. Each oral and poster presentation abstract was peer-reviewed in a double-blind process in which three scholars used specific scoring criteria to judge the abstracts in accordance with the requirements of STTI's Guidelines for Electronic Abstract Submission.
The opinions, advice, and information contained in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of STTI or its members. The enhanced abstracts provided in theses proceedings were taken directly from authors' submissions, without alteration. While all due care was taken in the compilation of these proceedings, STTI does not warrant that the information is free from errors or omission, or accept any liability in relation to the
Format for Citing Papers Author. (Year). Title of paper. In Title of conference proceedings (page numbers). Place of publication: Publisher.
Example: Smith, C. C. (2015). Nursing Research and Global Impact. In Engaging Colleagues: Improving Global Health Outcomes: Proceedings of the 25th International Nursing Research Congress (pp. xxx-xxx). Indianapolis, IN: Sigma Theta Tau International. quality, accuracy, and currency of the information.
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Conversations With Leaders
Tine Hansen-Turton, Susan Sherman, and Vernice Ferguson
This item record pertains to the book Conversations With Leaders, which is provided free of charge by the publisher.
About this book: This book presents 22 conversations with leaders who generously shared their personal and professional experiences. In clear and frank fashion, each of these leaders offers the unique wisdom earned by the sweat equity that is behind all achievement. Leaders featured are: Phyllis Beck, Connie Carino, Colleen Conway-Welch, Jill Derstine, Jane Eisner, Vernice Ferguson, Terry Fulmer, Tine Hansen-Turton, Sally Peck Lundeen, Beverly Malone, Veneta Masson, Angela Barron McBride, Afaf Meleis, Marla Salmon, Susan Sherman, Gloria Smith, Salvatore Tagliareni, William Warfel, Jean Watson, and Patricia Wellenbach.
In this Year of the Nurse, please accept this gift as a token of Sigma’s appreciation for the work you do to improve healthcare and the lives of people everywhere.
Print and mobile versions are available for purchase at the provided links, but this copy is entirely free for personal use. To purchase other books from the publisher, click here.
To request a review copy for course adoption, order additional books, buy in bulk, or purchase for corporate use, contact Sigma Marketplace at 888.654.4968 (US/Canada toll-free), +1.317.687.2256 (International), or solutions@sigmamarketplace.org.
To request author information, or for speaker or other media requests, contact Sigma Marketing at 888.634.7575 (US/Canada toll-free) or +1.317.634.8171 (International).
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Pivotal Moments in Nursing, Volume I
Beth P. Houser and Kathy N. Player
This item record pertains to an excerpt from Pivotal Moments in Nursing, Volume I, which is provided free of charge by the publisher.
About this book: This book brings you the stories behind some of nursing's living legends.
Designed to inspire nursing professionals worldwide to step into leadership roles, this book traces the paths of 12 legendary yet contemporary nurse leaders through the pivotal times in their lives that helped transform them into leaders, and thereby change the face of nursing.
In this Year of the Nurse, please accept this gift as a token of Sigma's appreciation for the work you do to improve healthcare and the lives of people everywhere.
Print and mobile versions are available for purchase at the provided links, but this copy is entirely free for personal use. To purchase other books from the publisher, click here.
To request a review copy for course adoption, order additional books, buy in bulk, or purchase for corporate use, contact Sigma Marketplace at 888.654.4968 (US/Canada toll-free), +1.317.687.2256 (International), or solutions@sigmamarketplace.org.
To request author information, or for speaker or other media requests, contact Sigma Marketing at 888.634.7575 (US/Canada toll-free) or +1.317.634.8171 (International).
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Immigrant Women and Their Health: An Olive Paper
Afaf Ibrahim Meleis, Juliene G. Lipson, Marjorie A. Muecke, and Gloria R. Smith
Migration and population relocation are part of human history. However, recent national and international issues create a need to pay more attention to immigration and its effects on immigrants and the societies in which immigrants resettle. Women constitute about 80% of the world's total of immigrants and refugees. Women immigrants are less visible than are men immigrants. They often receive less health care and care of inferior quality; and they have received less scholarly attention. As a result their health may be compromised.
The overall goal of this paper, which we are calling an olive paper,1 is to raise nurses' consciousness about the urgent need to address health care issues of immigrants in general and immigrant women in particular. 2 We hope that leaders in nursing practice, education, research, and administration will review this document. We also believe that it will be of interdisciplinary interest. Those providing health care to minority, marginalized, and diverse populations, as well as those with interest in culture and health, may find this monograph helpful. It is also intended for policy makers and for state and national legislators. Therefore, the authors' overall goal is to stimulate interest in dialogue about these issues and, in turn, to prepare readers to influence policy makers to improve health care for iimmigrant women.
