Walden University

About: Walden University is a education organization based out in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Public health. The organization has 3200 authors who have published 3707 publications receiving 55313 citations.

Storied experiences of nurse practitioners managing prehypertension in primary care

Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the nurse practitioner (NP) experience with caring for prehypertensive patients. Lifestyle modifications are the primary recommendation for management of prehypertension. Given the historical foundation of health promotion and disease prevention as a fundamental component of NP professional identity, gaining insight into the experience of caring for prehypertensive patients in the current healthcare environment is valuable to the profession, patients, and communities. Therefore, the NP role in health promotion and disease prevention related to prehypertension was explored as well. Data sources: Narrative inquiry was the chosen methodology to gather narrative accounts of eight NPs caring for prehypertensive patients in primary care. The three-dimensional narrative inquiry space was used to guide the researcher during data analysis. Conclusions: Three themes emerged from the NPs’ narratives: realities of practice, ambiguous role identity, and bridging models. Time constraints, financial considerations, and bridging the nursing and medical models while adapting to practice environments were barriers identified as components of the NP experience caring for patients with prehypertension. Implications for practice: This study revealed that caring for prehypertensive patients is a complex and multilayered experience.

Blogging and Audience Awareness

Abstract: Awareness of audience is a difficult concept for young writers to embrace. However, Weblogs or blogging may foreground the needs of the audience for a given written work, and provide novice authors the tools to obtain and make use of audience feedback, and subsequently, grow as writers who are aware of their audience. The article presents a case study conducted in a second-grade classroom for the purpose of comparing students' growing awareness of audience and the ways in which their written work addressed the needs of the audience. Methods used included analysis of student written work, student comments to peers on blog posts, and survey data. Findings show that student writers were able to improve their writing based on the near-immediate feedback provided by their peers; students were able to provide substantive feedback on the work of others; and students were motivated to revise their work based on the feedback they received via blog comments.

Factors Required for Small Business Sustainability in Nigeria

Abstract: Factors Required for Small Business Sustainability in Nigeria by Preye Elizabeth Buowari MS, Walden University, 2012 PGD, Herriot-Watt University, 2010 B.TECH, Rivers State University of Science & Tech, Nigeria, 1991 Doctoral Study Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Business Administration Walden University November 2015

Artificial Neural Emotions and Emotional Memory.

Abstract: Artificial feelings and emotions are beginning to play an increasingly important role as mechanisms for facilitating learning in intelligent systems. Here we present an architectural framework for artificial neural emotions through the use of an emotional memory system, based on Dr. Peter Levine's Autonomic Nervous System States. Tying the notions of Human Autonomic Nervous System States to an artificial Spatio-Temporal memory system, facilitated through the use of an Artificial Cognitive Neural Framework provides the foundation for a system of basic artificial emotions for a Genetic, Neural Processing Environment capable of emotional learning and processing. We believe this has the potential to revolutionize neural processing environments by allowing emotional memories and emotional learning to facilitate coalitions and cooperation between artificial neural intelligent software agents. We believe shared emotional states between intelligent software agents will more easily allow information sharing between agents, providing the constructs for “Cognitive Economy” in intelligent systems.

Convergence of Identities Through the Lens of Relational-Cultural Theory

Abstract: The concept of individual identity is complex and context-driven. This can result in challenges and interpersonal struggles for people when their varied life statuses create situations where parts of their identity are seemingly at odds with one another. This article examines the convergence and intersection of individual identity development from a relational-cultural theory (RCT) perspective. The authors explore the influence of power, privilege, and social status through the language and concepts of RCT and discuss clinical implications through use of a case study example.