As part of a multi-institution, National Science Foundation (NSF) grant-funded project, Ferris St... more As part of a multi-institution, National Science Foundation (NSF) grant-funded project, Ferris State University (FSU) joins a national effort to reform mathematics curricula. Researchers from FSU developed and facilitated a faculty learning community (FLC) as one strategy to redesign the traditional approach to the quantitative reasoning skill development of students in the departments of mathematics, nursing, social work, and the College of Business. Over the course of one academic year, the FLC provided an interdisciplinary faculty connection to develop pedagogical approaches that integrated cross-curricular concepts and context from each discipline. The FLC not only produced uniquely designed, learning-centered approaches to teaching quantitative reasoning but created a sense of community and camaraderie that promoted faculty development and the scholarship of teaching.
This study examined the relationship of undergraduate and graduate-level nursing student self-rep... more This study examined the relationship of undergraduate and graduate-level nursing student self-reported moral sensitivity and social desirability. Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development, Gilligan's Ethics of Care, and Rest's Four Component Model provide the conceptual framework. Using a correlational exploratory design, this study examined the influence of academic preparation and social desirability on nursing student self-reported moral sensitivity. A purposive sample of undergraduate and graduate-level nursing students from two public universities participated in this study. The survey instrument included Comrie's (2005) Modified Moral Sensitivity Questionnaire for Nursing students, Ray's short version of the Marlowe-Crown Social Desirability Scale, and the Nursing Student Demographic Survey created by the researcher. Through exploratory and parametric analyses of the data, the findings suggest that experience as a registered nurse and social desirability are predictors of self-reported nursing student moral sensitivity. MORAL SENSITIVITY v ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Completing the requirements of a doctoral degree has been achieved with the assistance and support of others. First, I want to thank the members of my dissertation committee. I have much gratitude for the time consideration, guidance, and support provided by Dr. Ellen Abate, my dissertation chair. Her confidence in me while I struggled to define and redefine my dissertation topic powerfully guided my thoughts. Her support and active involvement in the whole dissertation process is the reason for my success. I also want to express my appreciation to my other committee members, Dr. Andrea O'Connor and Dr. Jeannette Lupinacci, for their insightful comments and constructive criticism. I also extend special recognition to Dr. Mary Nelson for her assistance with statistical analysis; her expertise was priceless. I also wish to recognize the support of my classmates in Connecticut and my faculty peers at Ferris State University. Joanne Nanavity and Kathy Hopkins, your listening ears and words of reassurance during difficult times have bridged the distance between us. The sharing of successes and support during stressful times were important motivating factors that helped me stay on track. Lisa Singleterry and Susan Owens, your friendship and mentoring through many challenges have been a constant source of encouragement and strength. Finally, and certainly the most important, Bill, your unfailing love and support during our 32 years of marriage has been transformational. You always believed in me. Without you my confidence and stamina would have waned. Thank you for protecting me and my time. You will always be my tall, dark, and handsome! Joshua, Jordan, and Benjamin; you have transformed into men with families during this process. Your understanding and support of my goal has been immeasurable. To my "daughters" Sarah, Whitney, and Danielle: Thank you for loving my "boys" and tolerating my absence and preoccupation during this process. To my grandchildren, Seth, Peter, Patty Jo, and Haven, your births have reminded me of what is important.
This study examined the relationship of undergraduate and graduate-level nursing student self-rep... more This study examined the relationship of undergraduate and graduate-level nursing student self-reported moral sensitivity and social desirability. Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development, Gilligan's Ethics of Care, and Rest's Four Component Model provide the conceptual framework. Using a correlational exploratory design, this study examined the influence of academic preparation and social desirability on nursing student self-reported moral sensitivity. A purposive sample of undergraduate and graduate-level nursing students from two public universities participated in this study. The survey instrument included Comrie's (2005) Modified Moral Sensitivity Questionnaire for Nursing students, Ray's short version of the Marlowe-Crown Social Desirability Scale, and the Nursing Student Demographic Survey created by the researcher. Through exploratory and parametric analyses of the data, the findings suggest that experience as a registered nurse and social desirability are predictors of self-reported nursing student moral sensitivity. MORAL SENSITIVITY v ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Completing the requirements of a doctoral degree has been achieved with the assistance and support of others. First, I want to thank the members of my dissertation committee. I have much gratitude for the time consideration, guidance, and support provided by Dr. Ellen Abate, my dissertation chair. Her confidence in me while I struggled to define and redefine my dissertation topic powerfully guided my thoughts. Her support and active involvement in the whole dissertation process is the reason for my success. I also want to express my appreciation to my other committee members, Dr. Andrea O'Connor and Dr. Jeannette Lupinacci, for their insightful comments and constructive criticism. I also extend special recognition to Dr. Mary Nelson for her assistance with statistical analysis; her expertise was priceless. I also wish to recognize the support of my classmates in Connecticut and my faculty peers at Ferris State University. Joanne Nanavity and Kathy Hopkins, your listening ears and words of reassurance during difficult times have bridged the distance between us. The sharing of successes and support during stressful times were important motivating factors that helped me stay on track. Lisa Singleterry and Susan Owens, your friendship and mentoring through many challenges have been a constant source of encouragement and strength. Finally, and certainly the most important, Bill, your unfailing love and support during our 32 years of marriage has been transformational. You always believed in me. Without you my confidence and stamina would have waned. Thank you for protecting me and my time. You will always be my tall, dark, and handsome! Joshua, Jordan, and Benjamin; you have transformed into men with families during this process. Your understanding and support of my goal has been immeasurable. To my "daughters" Sarah, Whitney, and Danielle: Thank you for loving my "boys" and tolerating my absence and preoccupation during this process. To my grandchildren, Seth, Peter, Patty Jo, and Haven, your births have reminded me of what is important.
As part of a multi-institution, National Science Foundation (NSF) grant-funded project, Ferris St... more As part of a multi-institution, National Science Foundation (NSF) grant-funded project, Ferris State University (FSU) joins a national effort to reform mathematics curricula. Researchers from FSU developed and facilitated a faculty learning community (FLC) as one strategy to redesign the traditional approach to the quantitative reasoning skill development of students in the departments of mathematics, nursing, social work, and the College of Business. Over the course of one academic year, the FLC provided an interdisciplinary faculty connection to develop pedagogical approaches that integrated cross-curricular concepts and context from each discipline. The FLC not only produced uniquely designed, learning-centered approaches to teaching quantitative reasoning but created a sense of community and camaraderie that promoted faculty development and the scholarship of teaching.
This study examined the relationship of undergraduate and graduate-level nursing student self-rep... more This study examined the relationship of undergraduate and graduate-level nursing student self-reported moral sensitivity and social desirability. Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development, Gilligan's Ethics of Care, and Rest's Four Component Model provide the conceptual framework. Using a correlational exploratory design, this study examined the influence of academic preparation and social desirability on nursing student self-reported moral sensitivity. A purposive sample of undergraduate and graduate-level nursing students from two public universities participated in this study. The survey instrument included Comrie's (2005) Modified Moral Sensitivity Questionnaire for Nursing students, Ray's short version of the Marlowe-Crown Social Desirability Scale, and the Nursing Student Demographic Survey created by the researcher. Through exploratory and parametric analyses of the data, the findings suggest that experience as a registered nurse and social desirability are predictors of self-reported nursing student moral sensitivity. MORAL SENSITIVITY v ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Completing the requirements of a doctoral degree has been achieved with the assistance and support of others. First, I want to thank the members of my dissertation committee. I have much gratitude for the time consideration, guidance, and support provided by Dr. Ellen Abate, my dissertation chair. Her confidence in me while I struggled to define and redefine my dissertation topic powerfully guided my thoughts. Her support and active involvement in the whole dissertation process is the reason for my success. I also want to express my appreciation to my other committee members, Dr. Andrea O'Connor and Dr. Jeannette Lupinacci, for their insightful comments and constructive criticism. I also extend special recognition to Dr. Mary Nelson for her assistance with statistical analysis; her expertise was priceless. I also wish to recognize the support of my classmates in Connecticut and my faculty peers at Ferris State University. Joanne Nanavity and Kathy Hopkins, your listening ears and words of reassurance during difficult times have bridged the distance between us. The sharing of successes and support during stressful times were important motivating factors that helped me stay on track. Lisa Singleterry and Susan Owens, your friendship and mentoring through many challenges have been a constant source of encouragement and strength. Finally, and certainly the most important, Bill, your unfailing love and support during our 32 years of marriage has been transformational. You always believed in me. Without you my confidence and stamina would have waned. Thank you for protecting me and my time. You will always be my tall, dark, and handsome! Joshua, Jordan, and Benjamin; you have transformed into men with families during this process. Your understanding and support of my goal has been immeasurable. To my "daughters" Sarah, Whitney, and Danielle: Thank you for loving my "boys" and tolerating my absence and preoccupation during this process. To my grandchildren, Seth, Peter, Patty Jo, and Haven, your births have reminded me of what is important.
This study examined the relationship of undergraduate and graduate-level nursing student self-rep... more This study examined the relationship of undergraduate and graduate-level nursing student self-reported moral sensitivity and social desirability. Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development, Gilligan's Ethics of Care, and Rest's Four Component Model provide the conceptual framework. Using a correlational exploratory design, this study examined the influence of academic preparation and social desirability on nursing student self-reported moral sensitivity. A purposive sample of undergraduate and graduate-level nursing students from two public universities participated in this study. The survey instrument included Comrie's (2005) Modified Moral Sensitivity Questionnaire for Nursing students, Ray's short version of the Marlowe-Crown Social Desirability Scale, and the Nursing Student Demographic Survey created by the researcher. Through exploratory and parametric analyses of the data, the findings suggest that experience as a registered nurse and social desirability are predictors of self-reported nursing student moral sensitivity. MORAL SENSITIVITY v ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Completing the requirements of a doctoral degree has been achieved with the assistance and support of others. First, I want to thank the members of my dissertation committee. I have much gratitude for the time consideration, guidance, and support provided by Dr. Ellen Abate, my dissertation chair. Her confidence in me while I struggled to define and redefine my dissertation topic powerfully guided my thoughts. Her support and active involvement in the whole dissertation process is the reason for my success. I also want to express my appreciation to my other committee members, Dr. Andrea O'Connor and Dr. Jeannette Lupinacci, for their insightful comments and constructive criticism. I also extend special recognition to Dr. Mary Nelson for her assistance with statistical analysis; her expertise was priceless. I also wish to recognize the support of my classmates in Connecticut and my faculty peers at Ferris State University. Joanne Nanavity and Kathy Hopkins, your listening ears and words of reassurance during difficult times have bridged the distance between us. The sharing of successes and support during stressful times were important motivating factors that helped me stay on track. Lisa Singleterry and Susan Owens, your friendship and mentoring through many challenges have been a constant source of encouragement and strength. Finally, and certainly the most important, Bill, your unfailing love and support during our 32 years of marriage has been transformational. You always believed in me. Without you my confidence and stamina would have waned. Thank you for protecting me and my time. You will always be my tall, dark, and handsome! Joshua, Jordan, and Benjamin; you have transformed into men with families during this process. Your understanding and support of my goal has been immeasurable. To my "daughters" Sarah, Whitney, and Danielle: Thank you for loving my "boys" and tolerating my absence and preoccupation during this process. To my grandchildren, Seth, Peter, Patty Jo, and Haven, your births have reminded me of what is important.
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