First let me acknowledge the members of my dissertation committee, Dr. Sue
Lasiter, Dr. Ain Haas, Dr. Joanne Duffy, Dr. Anna McDaniel, and Dr. Michael Weaver for their unwavering support, expertise, and guidance. Each member provided unique knowledge and perspectives that made it possible for completing this dissertation. My chairperson, Dr. Sue Lasiter has been extremely supportive. I am thankful for her guidance and support but more importantly her flexibility, sacrifice of her personal time, and mentoring. Dr. Haas stretched my thinking beyond the discipline of nursing. His …show more content…
A special thank you to Dr. Joanne Duffy for her expertise and research in caring relationships. Dr. Duffy’s theoretical framework was used to guide my dissertation and has influenced my thinking about how caring relationships touch all aspects of healthcare. I would like to thank Dr. Anna McDaniel for her unending support to see me through this journey. Her leadership and encouragement provided direction I needed to focus my thinking and efforts. Dr.
Michael Weaver statistical expertise was extremely influential in my growth