Abstract

The purpose of this study was to develop substantive theory regarding decision making by the novice nurse in a rural hospital setting. Interviews were guided by the following research questions: What cues were used by novice rural registered nurses in order to make clinical decisions? What were the sources of feedback which influenced subsequent decision making for processing of cues?

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 3455242; ProQuest document ID: 869235336. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Teresa J. Seright, PhD, FNP-BC/C, CNE

Sigma Membership

Zeta Upsilon at-Large

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

Qualitative Research

Keywords:

Novice Nurses, Clinical Decision Making, Rural Hospital Settings, Decision Making Process, Nurse Collaboration

Advisor

Myrna Olson

Second Advisor

Linda Holdman

Third Advisor

Katherine Terras

Fourth Advisor

Rebecca Rudel

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

University of North Dakota

Degree Year

2010

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2021-12-22

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