Exploring religiosity, perceived mental health, and coping behaviors of undergraduate African American college students in the South.

: The current study explored the relationships of religiosity and coping behaviors on the perceived mental health of undergraduate African American (AA) college students enrolled at a large public university in the Southern United States. We used a cross-sectional survey design. AA and/or African descent adult college participants ( = 131) were recruited from an online chat group (ie, GroupMe) and completed the Brief-COPE, a demographic questionnaire, and a single-item mental health tool.

Addressing the Mental Health of Nursing Students During the Pandemic: The Evaluation of a Needs Assessment by a College of Nursing Mental Health Task Force.

Background: A Mental Health Task Force (MHTF) was developed in a large public college of nursing in the Southeastern United States to address the urgent mental health needs expressed by growing numbers of nursing students related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Aims: The purpose of this study was to report on a needs assessment conducted by the MHTF.

Methods: The needs assessment study design was a 16-item cross-sectional online survey and four "Town Hall" focus groups with nursing students, faculty, and staff ( = 1-8 participants per group).

Next generation nurse scientists: A systems approach to engaging undergraduate students in research.

Background: Nursing Doctor of Philosophy program enrollment has declined. Undergraduate nursing student (UGS) research engagement is associated with future graduate education, an essential element for building the nursing faculty pipeline.

Purpose: (a) To describe the infrastructure and culture-enhancing resources and strategies associated with building UGS research engagement and (b) to evaluate UGS research engagement.

Complementary and Alternative Medicine Mind-Body Approaches Used Among Racially and Ethnically Diverse Adolescents.

Purpose: The aim of this paper is to examine complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use among racially and ethnically diverse adolescents. Greater understanding of CAM use among this group is warranted to better inform health care providers in delivering a culturally relevant health promotion approach.

Design And Methods: A secondary data analysis was conducted using the 2012 Child Complementary and Alternative Medicine Supplement of the National Health Interview Survey (CAM-NHIS) data, which was collected from a national sample of adolescents aged 12-17 years.

Rapid Transition to Online Learning for Baccalaureate Students: Teamwork During a Pandemic.

Background: This article describes how a college of nursing (CON) converted its traditional undergraduate academic program to a 100% online program within 2 weeks of being informed of the need for curricular modifications due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Method: The college faculty met online prior to implementation to discuss student needs and special considerations. Clinical simulation experiences were developed based on International Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) standards and delivered through virtual simulation.

Hydroxyurea Adherence Strategies for Persons with Sickle Cell Disease: A Systematic Review.

Introduction: Adherence to hydroxyurea is essential to modify the pathology of sickle cell disease.

Objective: To identify best strategies to support adherence to hydroxyurea in persons with sickle cell disease.

Methods: A systematic review was conducted.