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Dissertation Committee: Mary McCurry, PhD, RNBC, ANP, ACNP, Dissertation Advisor Jennifer Viveiros, PhD, RN, CNE, CHSE, Dissertation Committee Maureen Hall, PhD, Dissertation Committee 11/8/2024 9AM Library 314/ZOOM (dhoffman@umassd.edu) Abstract Objective: To provide more student-centered approaches to the current conduct of nursing education, holistic education appeals to the multifaceted needs and dimensions of today's learners. Helping nurture students' growth and development throughout their learning, holistic education aligns with the values of nursing as a discipline, and its benefits are proposed to extend widely. One conceptualization relating specifically to nursing is Empowered Holistic Nursing Education (EHNE). Although nurses are familiar with holistically caring for their patients, it is not well understood how nurse educators perceive the holistic care, education, and well-being support of their students. The purpose of this study was to explore how nurse faculty's personal and institutional factors relate to their attitudes towards EHNE. Design: A descriptive, cross-sectional correlational study was conducted to explore the relationship and potential predictors of nurse faculty's personal and institutional factors and their attitudes towards EHNE. The relationships were measured using correlation coefficients, and a multiple linear regression analysis was conducted to determine significant predictors. Nurse faculty (n = 150) from across the United Sates participated in an online survey from March-April 2024. Results: Three personal factors were significantly and positively correlated with nurse faculty's overall scores on the EHNE Scale: opinion towards teaching lifelong learning (r = .208, p = .011), the Cognitive Behavior (CB) subscale of the Empathy Assessment Scale (EAS) (r = .302, p < .001), and the Self-Reflection subscale of the Self-Reflection and Insight Scale (SRIS-SR) (r = .187, p = .022). The CB subscale of the EAS was the only significant predictor ( = .257, p = .003) in the model, and accounted for 9.5% of the variance in nurse faculty's attitudes towards EHNE. Key conclusions: This study was the first exploration of nurse faculty's personal and institutional factors and their relation to one's attitudes towards EHNE. Faculty's empathy levels, specifically of the cognitive behavioral domain, significantly predicted their overall attitudes towards EHNE. Further clarity on the concept of EHNE in the literature is necessary. Additional research to identify other factors related to one's perceptions and practice of holistic nursing education is essential.

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The third annual Run for Veterans 5K will be on Veteran's Day weekend, Saturday, November 9, 2024. All proceeds will go towards supporting UMass Dartmouth student veterans. Registration is open now until 12pm on Nov. 8. All runners will get a runner's packet which will include a custom bib, an event t-shirt and a special gift. The run will take place on the UMass Dartmouth campus. Check in will open at 8am the day of the race and the run itself will start at 9am. All runners will receive a timing chip to record accurate start/finish times and medals will be awarded to the top three runners in each age category (12 and under, 13-17, 18-35, 36-50, 51-65, 65+). Snacks will be provided after the run for all participants to recharge.

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Join the Office of Campus Sustainability as we collect electronics that no longer work or are no longer used. We will be tabling at the Campus Center with our new electronics recycling bin. Sticker(s) Available: America Recycles Day

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Join us for a magical evening as the Indian Students Association and the Center for Indic Studies at UMass Dartmouth present Diwali Celebration The Festival of Lights. Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024 Venue: UMassD Main Auditorium Doors Open: 4pm Culinary Delights Begin: 7:30pm Ticket Prices: Student: $7 General Admission: $12 Processing fee applies during Checkout Reach out to us at isa.org@umassd.edu for tickets or partnerships and sponsorships Immerse yourself in the rich culture and traditions of Diwali, the festival that symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. The evening will feature a captivating lineup of music, live performances, and cultural showcases that celebrate the diversity and vibrancy of Indian culture. You'll also get a chance to view the Warli Tribal Painting Gallery, an artistic tribute to India's indigenous art forms. Savor authentic Indian cuisine as we share the warmth and joy of the season with friends and family. Dress in your traditional attire and be part of a night that promises to be filled with beauty, joy, and inspiration. We look forward to celebrating this Diwali with you! Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable night of lights, colors, and camaraderie. Use this link for tickets:

Main Auditorium (Angus Bailey Auditorium)

Observatory Open House No Moon - Saturn, Jupiter & Uranus

Hirshfeld Dowd Observatory