National League for Nursing

About: National League for Nursing is a other organization based out in Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Nurse education & Health care. The organization has 72 authors who have published 121 publications receiving 13109 citations. The organization is also known as: NLN.

A Comparison of Depression in Women Bereaved of a Spouse, Child, or a Parent:

Abstract: To investigate depression following bereavement, 255 adult middle-aged women (117 widows, 58 mothers, and 80 adult daughters) completed the Beck Depression Inventory-Short Form (BDI). The intensity of the level of depression was analyzed across the three types of bereavement. Bereaved mothers had significantly higher levels of depression than both widows and bereaved adult daughters. Over 60 percent of the mothers had depression scores in the moderate to severe depression range. Widows had significantly higher levels of depression than adult daughters.

Combining Data on Criticality and Frequency in Developing Test Plans for Licensure and Certification Examinations

Abstract: Job analysis is a critical component in evaluating the validity of many high-stakes testing programs, particularly those used for licensure or certification. The ratings of criticality and frequency of various activities that are derived from such job analyses can be combined in a number of ways. This paper develops a multiplicative model as a natural and effective way to combine ratings o f frequency and criticality in order to obtain estimates of the relative importance of different activities for practice. An example of the model's use is presented. The multiplicative model incorporates adjustments to ensure that the effective weights of frequency and criticality are appropriate.

The Effect of Infertility on Marriage and Self-concept

Abstract: Two groups of subjects (couples seeking medical treatment for infertility and couples not yet attempting to conceive) completed questionnaires assessing the impact of infertility on their marriages and self-concept. Infertile individuals experienced greater dissatisfaction with themselves and their marriages. Females experienced greater discontent over time and had greater emotional investment than males. Infertile couples, labeled noncommunicators, were found to be affected even more by infertility. Nurses can play vital roles in counseling infertile couples.

The National League for Nursing Project to Explore the Use of Simulation for High-Stakes Assessment: Process, Outcomes, and Recommendations.

Abstract: AIM This project was designed to explore the feasibility of using simulation for high-stakes assessment in pre-licensure RN programs. METHOD A think tank of experts recommended simulation scenarios suitable for assessing students at the end of their program. Two teams were formed: one to design the simulations, the other to develop the evaluation plan. Scenarios were piloted and refined, then sent to schools across the country. Student performances on video recordings were scored by raters. RESULTS Essential elements of simulation design, implementation, evaluation tools, and processes were found. CONCLUSION Well-designed and facilitated scenarios, delivered in the controlled environment of the simulation center, can be a reliable and valid tool for evaluating the clinical skills of students.