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Background: Physician assistant programs place large amounts of demand on the students who are enrolled in them. This demand can lead to large amounts of stress that may eventually cause the students to develop mental health issues such as depressio…

The purpose of this quantitative study was to determine if there was a correlation between simulation hours and National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) first-time pass rates among registered nursing programs in the state of Texas in 2023. The resear…

Background: When COVID-19 was first identified in December of 2019, it was unclear if there were any lasting effects. Research has shown that those who recovered from COVID-19 can develop long-COVID or post-COVID conditions. Cardiovascular injury ha…

The purpose of this qualitative document review study is to investigate the potential gaps between which skills and competencies students are learning in associate degree accounting programs at community colleges in the Minnesota State College syste…

Abstract Background: Hypertension is a chronic medical condition that affects almost half of the US adult population. Current data shows that 50% of individuals diagnosed with hypertension are considered uncontrolled. Heart failure, ischemic stroke,…

Diabetes is approaching epidemic proportions worldwide, impacting patients of all ages and clinicians in every healthcare setting. Mobile applications (apps) are increasingly popular within all aspects of health, from daily goals to dieting. Patient…

Originating in the 1970s, Competency-Based Education (CBE) deviated from traditional time-based benchmarks, emphasizing mastery of specific skills and competencies. Its initial adoption is mainly attributed to a response to a more traditional educat…

Background: Current guidelines surrounding evaluation of trauma patients in the emergency department suggest performing a physical exam (PE), conventional diagnostic imaging, e.g., radiography and focused abdominal sonography in trauma (FAST) exam, …

This qualitative study will comprehensively explore and understand the characteristics or traits of senior managers and what, if any, are lacking to build trust in the workplace. Characteristics or traits are the peculiar qualities of senior manager…

Background: Emergency contraception (EC) is indicated in situations where contraceptive measures were not used or failed. The copper intrauterine device (Cu-IUD) is the most effective form of EC for women. Though effective, many barriers exist, incl…

Background: Various aspects of anxiety and/or depression, such as rates of occurrence, factors influencing symptoms, as well treatment, has previously been researched. More specifically, research has been performed to investigate the mental health o…

Background: Menstrual fluctuations can be common in premenopausal women and can be associated with both acute and chronic injuries, increasing both patient morbidity and financial burden, while decreasing quality of life. Menstrual irregularities ha…

Background: Metformin is a widely used drug in the realm of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) for controlling blood glucose levels. More recently though, researchers have begun studying its use in other facets. Diseases being currently studied include…

Aspiration of gastric contents remains a significant perioperative complication, with potentially disastrous consequences such as pneumonia, hypoxia, or even death. Accurate assessment of aspiration risk is crucial, yet traditional clinical methods …

The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine how variations in Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) grant funding related to the academic outcomes of homeless students in five central Florida school districts. Grounded in Bronfe…