Psychometric Evaluation of the Powe Fatalism Inventory.

Powe conceptually defined "cancer fatalism" and developed the Powe Fatalism Inventory (PFI) to operationalize cancer fatalism. Researchers report disparate underlying factor structures, and sparse evidence supports the validity and reliability of the PFI. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the PFI.

Direct oral anticoagulant drugs for the management of venous thromboembolism.

Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are effective for both prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and have favorable safety in comparison with warfarin. Although drug-drug interactions with DOACs are not as frequent as with warfarin, certain drugs can interfere with DOAC metabolism, affect DOAC efficacy, and potentially cause adverse reactions when used in combination with DOACs. The NP must determine which agent is most beneficial for the individual patient with VTE based on a number of factors.

Delirium after COVID-19 vaccination in older adults.

The COVID-19 global pandemic has devastated the older adult population. Like all vaccines, adverse reactions of COVID-19 vaccines are possible. This article discusses the increased incidence of delirium and delirium-associated symptoms in older adults following COVID-19 vaccinations.

Acute Gastric Dilatation Complicated by Necrosis and Perforation Following a Binge Eating Episode.

Acute gastric dilatation is a rare entity limited to case reports in the literature. It is characterized by significant distention of the stomach beyond physiologic parameters. The sequelae of this phenomenon are life-threating, as it can lead to gastric perforation.

Preparedness to Write Items for Nursing Education Examinations: A National Survey of Nurse Educators.

Background: Nursing programs in the United States primarily use multiple-choice questions to prepare students for the NCLEX.

Background: Nursing programs in the United States primarily use multiple-choice questions to prepare students for the NCLEX. Currently, the optional next-generation NCLEX is testing the validity and reliability of situational case studies.

Experiences of weight stigma in adolescents with severe obesity and their families.

Aim: To describe the experiences of weight stigma in adolescents with severe obesity and their parents.

Design: Qualitative descriptive secondary analysis.

Methods: A secondary analysis on 31 transcripts from a larger study of 46 transcripts conducted between February 2019 and June 2020.

Changes in attitudes toward diabetes in nursing students at diabetes camp.

Aim: The research purpose was to determine whether exposure to residential diabetes camps affects attitudes toward diabetes care and management in nursing students.

Background: Summer camp for children with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) provides a unique and engaging clinical environment for nursing students to learn about evolving diabetes care and to help children develop diabetes management skills.

Methods: This prospective, pretest/posttest study assessed student nurses' attitudes about diabetes, who attended one of four residential summer camps in the United States, using the Diabetes Attitude Survey 3 (DAS3).

Interprofessional competencies of students in a geriatric case competition.

This paper presents a valuable activity to teach health professions students - the interprofessional geriatric case competition. This program brought together students from multiple health professions to design and present a comprehensive care plan using a simulated complex geriatric patient case. Student participants demonstrated beginning skills in interprofessional collaboration based on the IPEC competencies.