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The Therapeutic Use Of Intraoperative Music To Reduce Postoperative Pain In Patients Receiving General Anesthesia, Caroline Ford

Nurse Residency

Background: The recovery from surgery can be very painful for some patients and require opioid management and longer hospital stays for unmanaged pain. Music has been a non-analgesic way of helping patients with chronic pain and recent studies have shown that music intraoperatively can greatly improve the patients' pain after surgery requiring general anesthesia.

Nurse Mentorship And Retention, Alicia St Michel

Nurse Residency

Background: Every year hospitals experience staff turnover. Implementation of a mentorship program apart from someone who is a preceptor, could help with staff retention and staff satisfaction.

Environmentally Friendly Disposal Of Pharmaceuticals In The Hospital Setting, Kate Sobanik

Nurse Residency

Background: The Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Drug Enforcement have regulations on the safe handling of narcotics as well as guidelines for environmental sustainability with the disposal of all pharmaceuticals. Federal, state and local regulations can vary but hospitals are required to dispose of pharmaceuticals in specific ways to prevent injury to the environment and living organisms.

“I Can Take This!” Medication Regimen Adherence While Transitioning To Adult Care, Cameron Fautheree,, Alexa Maldonado, Tamera Luster, Leslie Mendoza, Jordan Mosley

2023

No abstract provided.

Baby Bathing: Utilizing Swaddle Sponge Bathing To Promote Hemodynamic Stability In Heart Center Infants, Samantha Selman, Bailey Alexander, Caroline Moock, Maryam Montazeri, Danielle Nichols, Lauren Prather, Adyssen Taylor, Kassandra Moreno

2023

No abstract provided.

Becoming A Smoke Free Or: The Benefits Of Proper Smoke Evacuation., Christopher Brown, Leslie Manzanarez, Schennel Naidoo, Shaquala Thomas, Kayleigh Wheeler, Harli Wilbanks

2023

No abstract provided.

Building A Boat In The Harbor, Not In The Middle Of The Storm Standardizing Caregiver Behavioral Expectations, Caeli Page, Kate Greene, Savannah Hughes, Ester Casco, Lauren Zammit, Daisy Elliott, Shay Howard, Courtney Vincent

2023

No abstract provided.

How Picu/Ticu Nurses Can Innovate Piv Act Barriers, Samrah Jankowiak, Temitayo Ahmed, Mckenzie Bentley, Johnathan Flippo, Hannah Arendt, Gianna Cervantes, Haley Cheshier

2023

No abstract provided.

Identifying Distractions During Medication Preparation And Administration Process, Hannah Artcher, Mariah Carlin, Victoria Daigle, Hannah Gentry, Courtney Hammit, Alexandria Hodges, Asia Wilson, Caroline Wilson

2023

No abstract provided.

Num It! Improving Patient Pain And Anxiety During Needle Sticks, Diamond Brown, Cynthia Cadena, Alyssa Dam

2023

No abstract provided.

Once The Antibiotic Stops, The Blood Pressure May Drop, Hannah Downey, Hayden Jacobs, Lynnsi Cole, Nicole Matzke, Rylee Freeman

2023

No abstract provided.

Partnering Up To Prevent Pivies, Arzu Dhanani, Brianah Lopez, Daisy Orona, Elyse Neff, Isabella Franco, Lindsey Blevins, Nikita Adarkwah, Tame’Ya Cordova

2023

No abstract provided.

Peripheral Iv Infiltration, Madison Goldman, Betty Nguyen, Jessica Davault, Ashleigh Moore, Bayland Moore

2023

No abstract provided.

Reduction Of Repeat Lab Specimens: Does Venipuncture Via Piv Or Venous Straight Stick Result In More Hemolyzed Labs In The Pediatric Population?, Macie Bailey, Ayanna Brown-Gomez, Ariana Dreps, Kristina Mcclellan

2023

No abstract provided.

Striking Your Inner Warrior Pose: How Yoga Affects Coping Skills In Hem/Onc Patients, Caroline Anderson, Megan Dale, Megan Keasler, Sofia Marquez, Vershundra Mcwilliams, Ritu Thapa, Tori Vanover

2023

No abstract provided.

Healthcare Access Among Low-Income Latinx Communities: A Culturally Sensitive And Intersectional Approach, Gabriela Meza

Nursing | Student Research Posters

Various factors, including immigration status, language barriers, age, and socioeconomic status, influence healthcare service utilization among the Latinx population. This study seeks to assess whether culturally sensitive care addressing intersectional factors enhances health access and outcomes in low-income Latinx communities (Purpose). The research proposes a longitudinal quasi-experimental study involving 400 Latinx participants aged 18 and above in low-income urban Los Angeles neighborhoods. A control group of 200 participants and an intervention group of 200 will be established, with the latter receiving culturally sensitive interventions when seeking care during the study. A pre-study survey will collect demographic information, health history, healthcare …

Enhancing Athletic Participation: Continuous Glucose Monitoring For Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes Athletes, Danielle Santiago

Nursing | Student Research Posters

Background: Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is a lifelong autoimmune condition requiring exogenous insulin, daily insulin management, and blood glucose monitoring (Kahanovitz et al., 2018). Diagnosis, often in childhood, brings overwhelming challenges for children and parents. While no cure exists, advances in monitoring and insulin delivery enhance blood sugar control and quality of life (Mayo Clinic, 2023)

Problem Statement: It is suspected that children with T1DM develop a fear of hypoglycemia (FOH) that deters exercise. Cockroft et al. (2023) found that 70% of youth with T1DM do not meet the recommended amount of exercise (Cockcroft et al., 2023). Physical education …

Nursing Education On Pediatric Feeding Therapy, April Ng

Nursing | Student Research Posters

No abstract provided.

A Pulse For Progress – Examining The Efficacy Of Best Nursing Developmental Care Practices For Children With Congenital Heart Disease At Risk For Developmental Delay In The Pcicu: A Prospective Quasi-Experimental Cohort Study, Jasmyn H. Jansen

Nursing | Student Research Posters

This paper examines the efficacy current best developmental care nursing practices in the pediatric cardiac intensive care unit (PCICU) for children with congenital heart disease (CHD). The proposed study explores the implications of the Cardiac Inpatient Neurodevelopmental Care Optimization (CINCO) program, a recent comprehensive developmental care bundle, as a universal implementation for PCICUs.

Garden-Based Nutrition Education For Low Income Hispanic School Children, Larry Bui

Nursing | Student Research Posters

Background: Childhood obesity is a pressing public health concern in the United States, with rates continuing to increase in recent years. This problem disproportionately affects Latino children as well as those from low socioeconomic status. It's well established that nutrition knowledge deficiencies and resulting poor dietary habits are some of the most common contributing factors to childhood obesity. Garden-based nutrition education programs have been introduced as a way to remedy this knowledge deficit, however a gap remains as to whether or not this model can be viable for low-income, culturally diverse populations. Aim: The purpose of this literature review is …

How To Cru: Submitting A Clinical Research Utilization Form, Susan Stell, Gwendolyn Williams

Nursing Research and EBP Day 2023

To increase nurses’ comfort level with applying research to nursing practice, the Clinical Research Utilization (CRU) Form was created. Most nurses in the Rochester Regional Health system are required to complete one CRU Form every year, and nurses who complete 2 are able to use their second CRU for the clinical ladder. This poster helps provides guidance for nurses who are submitting a CRU Form.

Nurse Residency Program: Is This Worth My Time?, Gracie Puls, Sydney Wellspeak, Ashley Ernle, Cheryl Mcgee, Sarah Glor

Nursing Research and EBP Day 2023

Question: The purpose of this evidence-based practice project was to determine in new graduate nurses, how does Nurse Residency Program versus traditional orientation effect confidence and competence in high risk/low volume procedures.

Hypothesis: It was hypothesized that Nurse Residency Program was superior to traditional orientation for improving confidence and competence in high risk/low volume procedures.

Methods: A literature review was conducted using CINAHL with key words “orientation”, “Nurse Residency Program”, “confidence”, “competence”, and “transition”.

Results: The results of the literature search identified two studies that utilized quantitative strategies and found statistically significant results favoring Nurse Residency Programs over orientation alone. …

Postoperative Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention, Jaidin Degraw, Carrie Elliott, Cailey Jeffery, Melina Leone, Amber Mallory

Nursing Research and EBP Day 2023

The prevention of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) remains a primary concern for providers. While prophylactic heparin has been routinely prescribed, other forms of prevention such as early ambulation and pneumatic compression are now being used. This project sought to identify which method of DVT prophylaxis is more effective in providing safe patient care and reducing hospital stay. Based on the literature that was reviewed, the use of dual prophylactic measures may be more beneficial than a single preventative measure. As always, more research is warranted.

Retention Among New Graduate Rns With And Without Transition To Practice Nurse Residency Programs, Grace Newman, Calie Ferraina, Amanda Burling

Nursing Research and EBP Day 2023

Question: Does a structured nurse residency program affect the rate of retention among newly graduated RNs?

Hypothesis: A structured nurse residency program will impact the retention of new graduate RNs.

Methods: Articles reviewed for RN retention rates for nurses with and without nurse residency programs.

Results: Research supports that transition to practice (TTP) programs have been successful in new graduate RN retention rates. TTP programs help the new graduate develop skills to cope more effectively with their transition and lead to healthier, more balanced careers. Typical TTP programs were generally 12 months in length, had a dedicated program coordinator and …

Virtual Distractions From Reality, Mary Grace Nichols, Meghan Guzda, Meghan Dougherty, Louise Toepper, Bailey Hernandez

Nursing Research and EBP Day 2023

Patients in the pediatric emergency room are subject to many painful, stressful, and scary procedures which can lead to a frightened, nervous and uncooperative child. These same procedures can contribute to parental stress and lead to staff dissatisfaction as well. While the literature revealed a plethora of distraction techniques that are implemented in pediatric patients, our project explored studies that implemented virtual reality as a distraction technique across different ages and procedures.

Based on the evidence that was identified, a grant was recently obtained to implement virtual reality into our pediatric emergency department at Rochester General Hospital and we are …

Restraint Free In 2023, Lindsey Alfred, Kalani Dancoe, Tawo Ewa, Xiomara Figueroa, Willow Finch, Yusnavys Alfonso Flores, Jessica Jones, Kerry Lefebvre, Beka Naylor, Alyssa Umbrino, Jarvis Mcgrath, Elizabeth Duxbury

Nursing Research and EBP Day 2023

This EBP project evaluated if in hospitalized adult patients on Sands 800 does the use of a restraint management bundle decrease the use of restraints during the inpatient admission compared to current restraint practices. In the SICU, restraint usage is an initial response instead of last intervention. This culture of care concerns nurses and providers. It was hypothesized that decrease restraint usage and time in restraints will allow the patient to remain safer by evaluating usage of restraint alternatives, cost savings, patient mobility, and clinical staff understanding of appropriate restraint usage.

The SICU was educated on the least restrictive device, …

Evidence-Based Practice Liaisons: Supporting Ebp Across The Health System, Tami Hartzell, Susan Stell

Nursing Research and EBP Day 2023

The Evidence-Based Liaison Council was formed to sustain evidence-based practice (EBP) at Rochester Regional Health and to support an EBP culture using the Advancing Research and Clinical Practice through Close Collaboration Model (ARCC) (Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt, 2005). Committee members include nursing representatives from a variety of clinical settings and hospitals as well as interdisciplinary team members committed to using and bringing evidence-based practice to the bedside.

This poster highlights how EBP facilitates value-added care, improves clinician satisfaction, and enhances the patient experience. Sharing our accomplishments demonstrates the ways in which the Council has contributed to increasing nurses’ knowledge and use …

Standardization Tools In Rrh Triage: A Nursing Based Review, Makayla Boff, Julie Voelkl, Cynthia Garofono, Colin Dewyea, Heather Farren

Nursing Research and EBP Day 2023

Long wait times to be seen in outpatient clinics has led to an increase of triage messages for nurses within RRH. Could standardizing nursing triage protocol improve efficiency of patients care while building confidence and satisfaction among nurses? If protocols and standardizations tools are implemented to nursing staff then collectively we should see triage messages being answered in a more timely fashion, providing quicker care to patients as nurses will become more confident in the care they provide due to more precise guidelines being set out for them to follow.

Within RRH ambulatory offices surveys were created and distributed among …

Are Non-Slip Socks The Best Way To Prevent Falls?, Grace Buonaugurio, Gabriella Coraggioso, Yana Gerasimovich, Alysia Negron, Zara Reilly

Nursing Research and EBP Day 2023

The purpose of this Evidence Based Research Project was to examine if the common fall prevention intervention of patients wearing non-slip socks while in the hospital the most beneficial way to prevent inpatient falls? It was hypothesized that in hospitalized adults over the age of 65 the use of non-slip socks compared to other footwear would not decrease the risk of falls. To test this hypothesis, a literature review was conducted, and articles related to the specific intervention of non-slip socks on the hospitalized older adult and its effect on falls were reviewed.

Previous studies have associated mobilization in foot …

The Big Picture: Use Of Photography As Standard Documentation, Megan Tebo, Rhianon Lester

Nursing Research and EBP Day 2023

Photos of surgical wounds when included in documentation can assist the clinician in providing appropriate care and help engage the patient in their care. Incorporating photos into documentation provides a consistent timeline of wound changes and can help the clinician identify issues in a timely manner and may provide a method to involve the patient in their care. An additional benefit of wound photos is the prevention of potential legal issues as it demonstrates that the quality of care received is appropriate. If medical malpractice were to result, photos add to proper documentation.

When the decision is made to include …