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Nursing Leadership Panel: Evaluating An Alternative Day Work Week For Nurse Leaders : A Pilot Study, Stephanie Nolan (Presenting Author), Trisha Saul (Presenting Author), Candice Washilewski

2023 South Division Nursing Research Conference

No abstract provided.

Nursing Leadership Panel: The Relationship Between Moral Injury, Moral Resilience, And The Healthy Work Environment Among Icu Nurses: Implications For Nurse Leaders, Sarah Sumner

2023 South Division Nursing Research Conference

No abstract provided.

Nursing Leadership Panel: Achieving Nurse Leader Respite Through Implementation Of A Nurse Leader Cross-Coverage Program, Kathryn Webster

2023 South Division Nursing Research Conference

No abstract provided.

Clinical Nurse Specialists: A Rare Breed, Teresa Jahn, Evalyn Michira, Elizabeth Plante

Nursing Posters

What is a CNS?:

• A clinical nurse specialist (CNS) is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) with graduate level education in nursing.
• CNSs are prepared to provided leadership, consultation, and clinical expertise for patients and their families, nurses, and systems.
• Have the autonomy to diagnose and treat based on advanced clinical assessment like other APRNs (Nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, certified registered nurse anesthetists).
• CNS work in all areas of healthcare like clinics, emergency departments, hospital units, entire healthcare systems, or even as independent practitioners/contractors.

Examining The Impact Of De-Escalation Training Among Emergency Department Nurses, Jonathan Recchi, Jeffrey N. Doucette, Janice E. Hawkins

College of Health Sciences Posters

Workplace violence is a growing concern for US nurses, especially in the context of COVID-19 and patient incivility. De-escalation training can help mitigate high-risk incidents, but its psychological benefits are not well understood. This study aimed to determine if de-escalation training for emergency department nurses provided psychological benefit. This pre-experimental pre-test, post-test study evaluated nurse confidence in coping with patient aggression, caregiver resiliency, professional quality of life, and intention to stay with the organization. Participants completed a pretest survey, attended a two-hour verbal de-escalation training via zoom, and then completed the posttest survey. The study showed that attending the two-hour …

The Use Of Non-Icu Confusion Assessment Method (Cam) For Delirium Management, Stephanie Barendt, John Sharon Hudson

College of Health Sciences Posters

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect the use of the non-intensive care unit confusion assessment method (non-ICU CAM) as an early screening tool for delirium would have on the nursing practice of medical surgical nurses. This quasi-experimental study focused on early screening and prevention training of inpatient nurses caring for adult inpatients to proactively reduce episodes of delirium. The training included an educational video on how to perform the non-ICU CAM assessment, 4 scenarios to test knowledge on scoring patient, and techniques for reducing delirium if patient is positive. After one month of multimodal training for …

Polypharmacy: Increasing Medication Adherence, James C. Kelly

Nursing | Student Research Posters

Polypharmacy is a common problem among older adults where they take multiple medications concurrently, leading to negative health outcomes such as adverse drug reactions, drug-drug interactions, and non-adherence to medications. To address this issue, a randomized controlled trial (RCT) is proposed that will involve elderly patients (aged 65 years or older) who are taking five or more medications. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group, with the intervention group receiving nurse-led medication therapy management (MTM) and patient education to improve medication adherence. The Health Belief Model can be used to educate and empower older adults …

Admission Documentation Overhaul, Jennifer Burris, Holly Kockler, Hillary Waldum

Nursing Posters

Improve the admission documentation workflow by revamping the admission Navigator and Functional Health Assessment

Performance Improvement Leadership Rounding Implementation, Dena Walz

Nursing Posters

To improve patient experience scores and address patient concerns in real time.

A proactive behavior that facilitates leaders building relationships with patients and families, managing expectations, and achieving and validating consistency of key behaviors.

A member of leadership will conduct a purposeful conversation with a chosen patient three days a week regarding the care provided during their procedural appointment.

Rapid Evaluation Teams (Ret): No Longer Just For Hospitals, Amanda Thorson

Nursing Posters

Study:

Everyone goes to the Nursing Home for End of Life - Right? Wrong Cumulatively, over a 4-year study there were 678 residents with Full Code status residing at Carris Health Care Center and 687 residents the DNR/DNI status. That is only a 10-resident different between Full Code and DNR/DNI

Plan:

• Improve long-term care staff's ability to call for, and receive, support to rapidly evaluate and address an urgent or concerning situation.
• Need for this plan is supported by increased number of OHFC substantiated events related to code status in MN and number of residents with Full Code status in …

Crowded Er Waiting Rooms – Are Freestanding Ers The Way To Go?, Jesse Keats

Student Research Poster Presentations 2020

This poster discusses the differences in freestanding and hospital emergency departments. My position on this topic focuses on the idea that free standing ERs do not reduce overcrowding in an emergency room.

Are Healthcare Workers In The Hospital Ready For Disasters In The Community?, Nicholas Hromek

Student Research Poster Presentations 2020

This poster presents the idea that healthcare workers in hospitals are not equipped for disasters in the community. During such a vulnerable and relevant time such as the COVID-19 pandemic, this poster focuses on the pitfalls of the healthcare and hospital system.

Safety Promotion Via A Just Culture, Eric Gurzynski

Student Research Poster Presentations 2020

No abstract provided.

Uninsured/Underinsured: Who's Problem Is It?, Manpreet Kaur

Student Research Poster Presentations 2020

The problem of uninsured and underinsured in terms of health care was implored in the population of the United States of America. Other developed nations have implemented universal health care whereas the United States have fallen behind. It is an ongoing problem in the nation, and it is not only the problem of the people who face being uninsured and underinsured. It is everyone’s problem because it affects the economy as a whole and every person is affected by the way the country decides to treat health care. Nurses, as health care professionals, have the opportunity to help patients access …

St. Cloud Hospital Nursing Director Orientation And Mentorship Program, Deb Eisenstadt, Tiffany Omann-Bidinger, Diane Pelant

Nursing Posters

Develop and implement an evidence-based orientation and mentorship program for nursing directors using AONE’s Nursing Executive Competencies along with a structure curriculum.

Partnership, Maine Medical Center

Annual Reports

Biennial Report on Nursing, 2015-2016

Analysis Of Medication Workflow In An Intensive Care Unit, Claire Roth

Summer Community of Scholars Posters (RCEU and HCR Combined Programs)

No abstract provided.

Partnership, Maine Medical Center

Annual Reports

Biennial Report on Nursing, 2013-2014

Spirit And Practice Excellence, Maine Medical Center

Annual Reports

Biennial Report on Nursing, 2011-2012

Spirit & Practice, Maine Medical Center

Annual Reports

Annual Report on Nursing, 2009-2010

Mmc Nursing...Caring Through Leadership, Knowledge & Compassion, Maine Medical Center

Annual Reports

Report on Nursing Research and Quality Outcomes, vol. 2, 2007 & 2008

Mmc Nursing...Caring Through Leadership, Knowledge & Compassion, Maine Medical Center

Annual Reports

Report on Nursing, vol. 1, 2007-2008

We Have Arrived!: Magnet Status 2006, Maine Medical Center

Annual Reports

Report on Nursing Research and Outcomes, vol. 2, 2005 & 2006

We Have Arrived!: Magnet Status 2006, Maine Medical Center

Annual Reports

Report on Nursing, vol. 1, 2005 & 2006