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The Importance Of Program Collaboration To Educate Nursing Students In Bilingualism, Lindsey N. Voigt, Halle M. Wohlers

Research & Creative Achievement Day

Purpose: With a growing Spanish-speaking population, communication is becoming more important in the healthcare field. It is important to address the needs of this population and one of the ways this can be achieved is by increasing the number of bilingual nurses. The overall purpose of this project was to discover the impact of bilingual nurses in health care and use that information to inspire and educate current and future nursing students. The findings from our review of literature were synthesized along with a survey to create resources for nursing and Spanish double majors and minors at Winona State University …

Preventing Illness Though Nutrition, Olivia R. Mccarter

Research & Creative Achievement Day

This is a series of Tik Tok videos that were made to educate people on how to prevent certain illnesses such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, through nutrition. The series had different types of videos such as recipes and different grocery store items that aid in preventing illnesses while also teaching the benefits of heart healthy nutrients. Each video was sent to a registered dietitian to get further helpful information and approval of content.

Empowering Picu Nurses: Enhancing Awareness And Understanding Of Post-Intensive Care Syndrome-Pediatric (Pics-P), Carissa A. Newman, Janelle A. Strain

Research & Creative Achievement Day

Statement of the Problem: Post-intensive care syndrome (PICS-p) threatens the health of children following a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) stay. Morbidities associated with PICS-p can affect children's cognitive, functional, social, and emotional domains. Purpose: The project aimed to increase awareness of the term PICS-p, increasing knowledge and understanding among nursing staff, and developing their ability to identify patients at risk for developing PICS-p. Method: The Iowa Model Revised: Evidence-Based Practice to Promote Excellence in Healthcare was used to facilitate this project. 20 PICU nurses completed an educational module with a pre/post quiz to analyze learning outcomes about PICS-p. Interventions: …

Dedicated Education Unit In A Critical Access Hospital: An Evidence-Based Practice Project, Mark D. Becknell, Lauren E. Tarbell

Research & Creative Achievement Day

xBackground: Nursing education is a unique and diverse learning environment that requires many venues to train students. As the healthcare landscape continues to change, nursing programs must adapt by investigating and utilizing new and innovative clinical education models. Objective: The project purpose was to create and implement education for a dedicated education unit (DEU) within an 18-bed medical-surgical unit in a community hospital. The PICO question is: does creating and implementing a Dedicated Education Unit (DEU) for registered nurses in a community hospital setting increase confidence in preceptor abilities? The comparison is current state, which includes only student shadowing and …

Impact Of Decreased Face-To-Face Communication Of Older Adults During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Macy M. Lien, Petra R. Kittleson, Shantelle Ruf

Research & Creative Achievement Day

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic drastically changed social interactions between people; this had a significant impact on individuals aged 65 and older. This demographic faced challenges such as total isolation, interrupted social connectedness, limited access to their basic needs, and financial stressors due to the shutdown. This review of the literature looks at how the decrease in face-to-face interactions during COVID-19affected the mental and emotional well-being of older adults during the pandemic. Methods of research conducted through scholarly journals showed the effects of isolation on mental and emotional health. Despite the wide range of availability of digital communication, the 65 years …

Digital Mental Health Outreach Program For Older Adults Gavin, Vincent D. Pham, Gavin E. Jacob, Paige Piazza

Research & Creative Achievement Day

Within this literature review, the effectiveness of digital mental health outreach programs for older adults will be examined. With the aging global population continuing to grow larger each year, mental health concerns among older adults have gained more attention than ever. To address these concerns, digital mental health outreach programs have been put in place with the goal of providing older adults with a real person they can regularly talk to and receive advice or recommendations from. This review uses existing research along with tangible real-world experiences to determine the impact these services have on the older adults who utilize …

The Etiology Of Nurse Educator Shortages: Replenishing And Flourishing The Profession, Kara R. Delafosse

The Journal of Advancing Education Practice

Nursing shortages nationwide have been exemplified since the global pandemic demanding an examination of contributing factors crippling the profession. The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that 200,000 annual vacant registered nurse positions for the next decade, are problematic due to the mass exodus of individuals serving in the occupation (Gaines, 2022). A study of approximately 900 nursing schools in the country indicates two vacancies exist per establishment illuminating the critical shortages of educators (Morris, 2023). A growing phenomenon is the challenge to maintain and replenish leaders in nurse education necessary to train and prepare students enrolled in nursing …

“I’M Staying And You’Re Gonna Love Me”: Finding Authentic Freedom & Fostering Belonging As Black Female Early Faculty, Roszina D. Scott, Tinotenda Mupambo

The Journal of Advancing Education Practice

The purpose of this reflection is to expand the knowledge on the retention of early Black female faculty by exploring their challenges and triumphs in dismantling Whiteness and developing an authentic sense of belonging in the academy. In higher education, Black women experience marginalization at the intersection of anti-black racism and sexism. Faculty of color experience racial microaggressions, excessive workloads and service expectations, and their expertise is seldom recognized. Despite these challenges, marginalized faculty authentically persist and find a sense of belonging within the ivory tower by building mentorship relationships, departmental DEI efforts, opportunities for innovation, and cultivating Black sisterhood. …

Winona State University Alumni Blog: 2011-2022, Winona State University

Winona State University Blogs

The Winona State University (WSU) Alumni Blog includes articles and entries from May 2011- August 2022. Note: there may be format coding in the document.

Winona State University Improving Our World Blog: 2013-2022, Winona State University

Winona State University Blogs

The Winona State University (WSU) Improving Our World Blog articles and entries from September 2013-February 2022. Note: there may be format coding in the document.

Winona State University Rochester Blog:2014-2023, Winona State University

Winona State University Blogs

The Winona State University (WSU) Rochester Blog includes articles and entries from May 2014-March 2023. Note: there may be format coding in the document.

Winona State University Campus Life Blog: 2013-2022, Winona State University

Winona State University Blogs

The Winona State University (WSU) Campus Life Blog includes articles and entries from October 2013- October 2022. Note: there may be format coding in the document.

Winona State University Wellness Blog: 2013-2023, Winona State University

Winona State University Blogs

The Winona State University (WSU) Wellness blog includes articles and entries from February 2013-February 2023. Note: there may be format coding in the document.

Correlation Between Quadriceps And Hamstring Isokinetic Strength To Ball Velocity During A Soccer Kick, Maggie L. Plouff, Miah L. Busse, Mikayla J. Pieper, Brady Ferguson, Aaron M. Baker

Research & Creative Achievement Day

When kicking a soccer ball, large forces are generated by the quadriceps and hamstring muscles that extend and flex the knee. The angular acceleration[GJR1] at this joint and the torques produced are[GJR2] related.

PURPOSE: The goal of this pilot study was to explore the relationship between isokinetic strength[GJR3] of the quadriceps and hamstring muscles to velocity of a kicked soccer ball and determine if isokinetic testing of quadriceps and hamstring strength can predict soccer ball velocity during a kick.

Methods: Four female NCAA Division II soccer athletes completed maximal effort knee flexion and extension at three isokinetic speeds, 60°/second, …

Influence Of Ground Reaction Forces And Joint Velocities On Kicking Velocity, Miah L. Busse, Maggie L. Plouff, Brady Ferguson

Research & Creative Achievement Day

Introduction: Kicking is a vital component in the game of soccer. One major factor that influences the success of a scoring attempt is ball velocity. Ground reaction force (GRF) and joint velocities of the lower extremities are variables of interest for increasing kicking velocity. Previous studies have shown exercise programs used to strengthen the muscles used in kicking have been successful in increasing kicking velocity (Manolopoulos, et al., 2013).[GJR1] To date, no known studies have analyzed the specific relationship between GRF, joint velocity and kicking velocity.

Purpose: The goal of this pilot study was to analyze the influence of ground …

Adult Post-Cardiac Surgery Deep Sternal Wound Infections, Samantha Porcher, Cole Gatzke

Nursing DNP Projects

ABSTRACT

Purpose and rationale: Deep Sternal Wound Infections (DSWI) are associated with morbidity rates and mortality rates as high as 10% -15% as well as significantly increased hospital costs. The purpose of this project is to decrease current rates of DSWIs in adults undergoing cardiac surgery at a large medical institution.

Synthesis of evidence: The literature shows a strong relationship between elevated HbA1C and DSWI. All articles reviewed for this proposal which implement a sternal vest intervention support its use to prevent DSWI.

Practice change and implementation strategies: The strategy used to implement these evidence-based practice interventions includes …

Implementation Of A Novel Social-Emotional Learning Program To Advance Integration Of Wellness In Education Practice, Kit Knier, Gauri Sood, Will Ruffin Ii, Jennifer Arroyo, Ankit Sabharwal, Michael Bostwick, Chris Pierret

The Journal of Advancing Education Practice

Social-emotional learning (SEL) programs aim to enhance emotional intelligence by teaching problem solving, self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship building skills. SEL interventions have been shown to improve quality of life and wellbeing, increasingly important outcomes in the wake of the staggering effects of the COVID-19 crisis on mental health. HappiGenius is a novel SEL program with the addition of mindful attention and self-compassion. We hypothesized HappiGenius would improve positive emotions, self-compassion, attention, mindful self-awareness, and social skills in a group of students. This observational cohort study took place at a diverse elementary school in a midsize midwestern city and …

Using Doctoral Education And Research-Based Learning To Advance The Nurse Leader, Kara R. De La Fosse

The Journal of Advancing Education Practice

Nurse leaders perform in highly autonomous positions in two dimensions; academia, and the clinical setting with the awesome responsibility to serve and protect others. To guide nursing practice, research-based skills are crucial to ensure leadership decisions are founded in evidence-based practice. Random controlled studies are gold-standard in healthcare compared to correlation or descriptive studies and employ a systematic review to strengthen findings (Schmidt & Brown, 2021). Research skills are prominent in numerous components of the leadership scope to perform at a stellar level.

Winona State University News Blog: 2015-February 2023, Winona State University

Winona State University Blogs

This PDF document includes Winona State University (WSU) News Blog articles and entries for the university from 2015-May 2023.

The Impact Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On Mental Health Of College Aged Students, Melissa Vieth, Mindy Binder, Faythe Bauer

Nursing Masters Papers

Abstract

Problem: The overall personal wellbeing of college students was greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Knowing factors to enhance wellbeing in this group is needed.

Purpose: The purpose of this secondary analysis was to explore the personal well-being of college aged students during the COVID-19 pandemic and several relationships of interest. The three research questions were: is there a relationship between personal well-being and whether they participated in social activities? Is there a relationship between personal well-being and their year in college? Is there a relationship between personal well-being and their perception of coping with the pandemic?

Theoretical/Conceptual Framework: …

A Clinical Dashboard To Reduce Missed Opportunities To Measure Dialysis Adequacy, Kassandra J. Goodman, Cora L. Wilson, Ann R. Loth

Nursing DNP Projects

In the local department, pre-pilot dialysis adequacy data was housed in a spreadsheet with manually entered, month-old data, inaccessible to clinic staff. The inoperability of the local QAPI workbook and EHR as well as data inaccessibility to staff resulted in missed opportunities to measure Kt/V. Based on the synthesis of evidence, dashboards have been utilized in a variety of interdisciplinary clinical settings with positive outcomes in addressing patient care gaps. The purpose of this pilot was to implement the Epic Dashboard that displays automated, real-time quality metric data to reduce missed opportunities to measure Kt/V in the outpatient HD setting. …

Implementing And Evaluating A Mentorship Program For New Graduate Nurses In A Medical-Surgical Unit: A Quality Improvement Pilot, Nicholas Dull, Jennifer Jakobe, Carol Reichel, Sonja Meiers

Nursing DNP Projects

The purpose of this quality improvement project was to pilot and test the acceptability of implementing an eight-week voluntary evidence-based mentorship program for new graduate nurses within a medical-surgical unit. This project was guided by the Iowa Model of Evidence-Based Practice and an adaptation of the Academy of Medical Surgical Nurses Mentoring Program. Nurse leaders may want to consider creative ways to incentivize mentees and involve them in tailoring mentoring programs during the final phases of the orientation program.

Supporting Children Impacted By Parental Addiction: A Toolkit For Kinship Caregivers, Nicole Mueller, Jaimee Kudrle

Nursing DNP Projects

Kinship caregiving has become increasingly common in the United States, specifically due to parental substance use disorder. These kinship caregivers (KC) have unique needs that are largely unmet. Often, there is no comprehensive resource for KCs specific to their community. KC’s greatest needs are financial, legal, and mental health assistance, as well as educational information about care of children for the kinship caregivers. The objective of this project was to develop a KC resource toolkit to meet priority needs within the community. The project design utilized an EBP framework and followed a community-based participatory research approach. Project leads worked with …

Bispectral Index (Bis) Monitor: Applying The Evidence For Appropriate Application And Use, Mandy Christensen-Geraci, Becky Templin

Nursing DNP Projects

Abstract

Background: Accurate monitoring of sedation and proper utilization of the BIS Monitor in intensive care unit (ICU) patients can result in decreased use of sedative medications, which can lead to decreased time to extubation, thereby reducing costs and even perhaps the length of hospital stay. The purpose of this project was to provide education to medical intensive care unit (MICU) nurses to increase their knowledge and confidence using the BIS monitor.

Methods: A middle range theory, specifically the Synergy Model for Patient Care was used as a conceptual framework for designing the intervention and The Johns Hopkins Evidence-Based (JHNEBP) …

An Evidence--Based Intervention: Use Of Visual Aids For Patient Education During Bedside Team Rounding, Kristin Clifford, Shay Gruber

Nursing DNP Projects

Abstract Purpose: To increase patient health literacy and satisfaction in hospitalized adult medical-surgical patients through an evidence-based provider intervention (advanced practice providers, APPs, or physicians, MDs) adding visual aids to current verbal patient education methods during daily bedside team rounding (BTR).

Strength of Evidence: A literature review resulted in 15 studies meeting inclusion criteria including two meta-analyses, three randomized control trials, two quasi-experimental studies, five systematic reviews, two descriptive studies, and one clinical practice guideline. Evidence revealed the addition of visual information to verbal and written education methods significantly improves patient knowledge, understanding, and recall of health information and increases …

The Effect Of The Sleep Promotion Interventions On Incidence Of Delirium In Intensive Care Patients: An Integrative Literature Review, Sarah Lee

Nursing Masters Papers

Sleep is vital to our health, and prolonged sleep deprivation can result in serious health problems. Yet, patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) commonly experience sleep deprivation due to the environment and necessary treatments. High noise levels, bright lights, frequent patient care activities, mechanical ventilator desynchrony, pain, anxiety, and medications are the main factors that disrupt patients’ sleep architecture and affect sleep quality. Sleep deprivation is a significant contributor to the development of delirium, which is associated with poor patient outcomes and added financial burden. Implementation of sleep promotion interventions may decrease the incidence of this detrimental illness. The …

Cardiac Telehealth Rehabilitation: Empowering The Patient, Alexander James Schmidt Hoff

Nursing Masters Papers

Coronary artery disease or coronary heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the world. Center-based cardiac rehab has long been a sustainable answer for recovery from an acute coronary event. However, the COVID-19 pandemic halted in-person appointments for cardiac rehab patients. Therefore, patients and their healthcare team met virtually. The objective of this literature review is to discover the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of cardiac telerehabilitation, as it will likely have a more prominent role in patient recovery from acute myocardial infarctions. To determine this, a literature review was conducted based on recent studies involving coronary artery …

The Impact Of Student Trauma: A Quantitative Investigation On Secondary Traumatic Stress And It's Effects On Nursing Faculty, Devon L. Luthens

Education Doctorate Dissertations

The increase in student trauma and mental illness is putting direct care professionals such as educators at risk of secondary traumatic stress. The purpose of this quantitative survey method research was to explore how nursing faculty within the Minnesota State system were affected by their work with traumatized students and if they experienced significant distress or impairment. The theoretical framework guiding this dissertation was the McCann and Pearlman’s Constructivist Self Development (CSD) theory. There were two research questions that led this study: Does the amount of exposure to student trauma relate to the level of secondary traumatic stress experienced by …

Trauma-Informed Care In The Emergency Department, Kayla Kvell, Kristin Oscarson

Nursing DNP Projects

Introduction: This project aims to analyze the effectiveness of trauma-informed care (TIC) education on attitudes of registered nurses (RNs) and psychiatric associates (PAs) towards TIC. The purpose of this project was to educate ED (emergency department) RNs and PAs on the effects of trauma and increase attitudes towards implementing a TIC approach to care for mental health (MH) patients in the ED.

Method: This project followed a pre–post-survey design with quantitative data. Participants included RNs and PAs newly hired to the ED, and/or if they had no previous TIC education. Data were collected utilizing a 10-question Likert scale survey.

Results: …

Music Intervention And Its Effect On State Anxiety: An Integrative Literature Review, Courtney Olek

Nursing Masters Papers

Approximately 5 million patients are admitted to Intensive Care Units (ICU) in the United States for acute or life-threatening medical problems or injuries annually. The ICU patient experience has been described in the literature as dehumanizing, stressful, and anxiety provoking. Given the adverse physiological and psychological effects of sustained state anxiety, it is important anxiety is effectively managed in the ICU environment. Standard care for management of anxiety often relies heavily upon sedative medications and are correlated with poor outcomes when used in high doses and over a long duration. The SCCM recommends nonpharmacologic adjunctive measures to decrease the occurrence …