Utilization of Drug Monitoring System in North Carolina

Utilization of Emergency Department Data for Drug Overdose Surveillance in North Carolina

Introduction In North Carolina there has been an escalation of poisoning deaths. In 2011, the number of fatal poisonings was 1,368 deaths, with 91% classified as drug overdoses with the majority of those due to opioid analgesics.[1] Far greater numbers of drug overdoses result in hospitalization, emergency department (ED) or outpatient clinic visits, or resolve without the individual seeking me...

Tobacco Use Among Pregnant Women in North Carolina: Predictors of Smoking Cessation During Pregnancy Results from the North Carolina Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System

Objectives: This study examines the differences in the rate of smoking cessation during pregnancy among mothers who smoked before pregnancy, by selected maternal characteristics. We also identify differences in maternal behaviors and birth outcomes between women who did and did not quit smoking during pregnancy, among women who smoked before pregnancy. Methods: The sample for this study was obt...

Sterilization in North Carolina

Perceptions Held by Community College Computer Instructors in North Carolina

Community college computer instructors provide a valuable service by preparing students for challenging careers. At the same time, they face many challenges to stay current in their field and to maintain industry certifications. Therefore, community college administrators need to determine what perceptions are held by computer instructors, address any negative perceptions, and determine if inst...

Retention initiatives in the North Carolina Community College System.

Over the past 15 years, the North Carolina Community College System has provided education and instruction to 258,713 allied health professionals, 183,059 nurse aides, 27,125 associate-degree nurses, and 9,926 practical nurses. Innovations that can increase program retention will have a positive impact on the state's future health care workforce.