TEACHING STATISTICS ONLINE: COMPARING COMPETENCY-BASED AND TRADITIONAL LEARNING.

Background: Interdisciplinary undergraduate students are expected to develop statistical competence to interpret research findings as they advance in their healthcare studies and careers. However, students often report anxiety related to learning statistical course content.This descriptive study examined differences in statistical knowledge and self-efficacy scores of undergraduate students enrolled in online competency-based and traditional learning statistics courses.

Prelicensure Undergraduate Nursing Student Perceptions of Professional Identity in Nursing.

This qualitative descriptive study explored the perceptions of 63 prelicensure undergraduate nursing students about their learning experiences and the formation and development of professional identity in nursing (PIN). Students enrolled in a required course that included PIN concepts completed a guided reflective writing assignment. Four themes emerged with data analysis: 1) learning and applying ethics and values, 2) nursing knowledge is specific to nursing practice, 3) all nurses should be leaders, and 4) demonstrating professional comportment.

Effects of Sleep on Adolescents' Appetite, Dietary Intake, and Weight.

Introduction: Several factors have been associated with excess weight gain in adolescents, including loss of sleep.

Objective: The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of sleep factors on appetite, dietary intake, and the body weights of adolescent youth.

Methods: A prospective correlational study design was used.