The person of the therapist: therapists' personal characteristics as predictors of alliance and treatment outcomes.

Studies examining the unique contribution that the therapist has on outcomes (i.e., "therapist effects") have increased in recent years.

The Baptist Health Lexington Nursing Orientation Progression Tool: A Methodological Study.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to develop and test a tool to monitor a nursing orientee's progress to competence.

Background: The literature suggests that, during orientation, consistent documentation and communication among educators, preceptors, and nurse leaders facilitate a timely progression to independent practice for new nurses.

Methods: A 2-phase methodological study was conducted.

The effect of education on nursing personnel's knowledge and attitudes regarding the use of integrative care techniques with hospice and palliative care patients.

Purpose: To examine the effect of education on nursing personnel's knowledge and attitudes regarding the use of hand massage, breathing techniques, and essential oils with hospice and palliative care patients.

Background: Unrelieved, end of life pain is common among hospitalized patients on hospice and palliative care units. Integrative care techniques such as hand massage, breathing techniques, and essential oils can be available to use with these individuals.

Developing a Research Friendly Hospital-Based Environment: A Fellowship Model Focused on Graduate Students.

Magnet designation requires that nurses be actively involved in activities that lead to obtaining evidence through conducting research. Unfortunately, several barriers limit nurses' ability to engage in research activities, including insufficient resources. This article explains how a community-based hospital implemented a fellowship model to circumvent some of these barriers.