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Intergenerational Learning For Transforming Nursing Students' Perspectives Of Older Adults, Marleen Thornton, Kathryn Burns, Lara Street
Intergenerational Learning For Transforming Nursing Students' Perspectives Of Older Adults, Marleen Thornton, Kathryn Burns, Lara Street
Nursing Education Research Conference (NERC)
Intergenerational learning experiences focused on healthy aging that include nursing students and older adults may improve nursing students' perspectives of older adults and increase interest in geriatric nursing.
Using The Nursing Process To Enhance Critical Thinking: A Qualitative Study, Joanna M. Hernandez
Using The Nursing Process To Enhance Critical Thinking: A Qualitative Study, Joanna M. Hernandez
Nursing Education Research Conference (NERC)
Integrating critical thinking strategies into nursing curricula is one method that can be used to meet the call to reform nursing education. The purpose of this presentation is to report research findings of teaching strategies that use the nursing process to develop critical thinking in the classroom.
Student Satisfaction And Engagement In Graduate Online Pathophysiology Delivered Using Adaptive Learning Platform, Julie Hinkle, Scott Sacommano, Carolyn Jones
Student Satisfaction And Engagement In Graduate Online Pathophysiology Delivered Using Adaptive Learning Platform, Julie Hinkle, Scott Sacommano, Carolyn Jones
Nursing Education Research Conference (NERC)
Adaptive learning platforms deliver content in a personalized way to students based on prior knowledge adjusting content delivery based on individual preferences and differences in knowledge acquisition. The purpose of this project was to compare a course developed in an adaptive learning platform to one in a traditional LMS only.
Student Nurses' Perceptions About The Culture Of Nursing And Why It Matters To Nursing Education, Susan M. Strouse, Emily A. Radtke
Student Nurses' Perceptions About The Culture Of Nursing And Why It Matters To Nursing Education, Susan M. Strouse, Emily A. Radtke
Nursing Education Research Conference (NERC)
Contemporary knowledge about the culture of nursing is limited. This focused ethnography study describes both pre-nursing and senior nursing students perceptions about the culture of nursing and learning that culture, as well as implications of those perceptions on nursing education, and the profession of nursing.
Exploring Advanced Practice Nurse Personal Professional Practice Behaviors In Engaging People In Shared Decision-Making, Christine M. Galante, Helene D. Winstanley, Patrice Hood
Exploring Advanced Practice Nurse Personal Professional Practice Behaviors In Engaging People In Shared Decision-Making, Christine M. Galante, Helene D. Winstanley, Patrice Hood
Nursing Education Research Conference (NERC)
To explore the attitudes and perceptions of advanced practice nurses in active clinical settings about engaging patients with chronic diseases as partners in shared decision-making and self-management which may improve patient outcomes.
Early Integration Of Gerontologic Didactic And Clinical Experiences: Changing Nursing Students' Attitudes, Interest, And Knowledge, Dianne Yow Daniels, Karen Louise Valcheff, Julianne B. Page
Early Integration Of Gerontologic Didactic And Clinical Experiences: Changing Nursing Students' Attitudes, Interest, And Knowledge, Dianne Yow Daniels, Karen Louise Valcheff, Julianne B. Page
Nursing Education Research Conference (NERC)
Nurse educators across the globe are challenged to assist students to value gerontological nursing. This study will explore whether a nursing course with integrated gerontological content and innovative clinical strategies can impact the attitudes, knowledge, and interest of first semester undergraduate nursing students toward older adults.
Implementing An Unfolding Case Study Throughout The Nursing Curriculum To Increase Opioid Addiction Education, Tonja M. Padgett, Barbara Derose, Shirley K. Woolf, Samantha Tielker
Implementing An Unfolding Case Study Throughout The Nursing Curriculum To Increase Opioid Addiction Education, Tonja M. Padgett, Barbara Derose, Shirley K. Woolf, Samantha Tielker
Nursing Education Research Conference (NERC)
It is critical to incorporate opioid addiction education into nursing school curriculum. An unfolding case study centered on a person addicted to opioids including ramifications on family was created. The scenario can be threaded throughout the undergraduate curriculum from assessment to critical care and can continue into the graduate program.
Disrupting Incivility In Healthcare Through Interprofessional Education, Jeannette M. Kates, Marybeth Pavlik, Yvonne F. Hamill
Disrupting Incivility In Healthcare Through Interprofessional Education, Jeannette M. Kates, Marybeth Pavlik, Yvonne F. Hamill
Nursing Education Research Conference (NERC)
In this session, we will describe our experiences with implementing a session on incivility during a leadership seminar with interprofessional undergraduate and graduate health sciences students.
Impact On Nursing Students' Knowledge Through Integration Of An End-Of-Life Course In The Undergraduate Curriculum, Laly Joseph
Impact On Nursing Students' Knowledge Through Integration Of An End-Of-Life Course In The Undergraduate Curriculum, Laly Joseph
Nursing Education Research Conference (NERC)
The purpose of this evidence-based study was to examine the impact of palliative care course on nursing students' knowledge towards providing end-of-life care. Evaluating the outcomes can lead to curricular changes and provide a basis for decisions related to the best approaches for addressing end-of-life care in nursing curricula.
Applying Theory To The Process Of International Research, Kasey Chance, Brandy L. Simpler, Johanna Alberich, Jeffery Wade Forehand, Amy L. Yoder Spurlock
Applying Theory To The Process Of International Research, Kasey Chance, Brandy L. Simpler, Johanna Alberich, Jeffery Wade Forehand, Amy L. Yoder Spurlock
Nursing Education Research Conference (NERC)
The process of guiding research itself can be a daunting task for any nurse researcher. In this presentation, the authors' experiences in developing and conducting an international research study in Costa Rica will be highlighted using Orlando's deliberative nursing process theory, including the steps of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Factors Influencing End-Of-Life Decisions Regarding The Living Will And Durable Power Of Attorney: An Application Of Roy's Adaptation Model, Weihua Zhang
Dissertations
Modern technology offers extraordinary life-saving opportunities that were not imaginable in old times. However, it also takes us to a new frontier where the challenge of life-saving becomes death-prolonging. More than a decade after the Patient Self-Determination Act which guarantees the individual's legal right to decide the end-of-life care, the utilization of this right has seen no significant increase. The purpose of this quantitative study was to identify the variables that influence the decision-making responses related to Advance Directives (ADs). A path model applying Roy's Adaptation Model was developed for the study. Publicly accessible data collected for the Longitudinal Study …
Variables That May Affect Physical Activity Levels In African American Females With Type 2 Diabetes, Melanie K. Samardzija
Variables That May Affect Physical Activity Levels In African American Females With Type 2 Diabetes, Melanie K. Samardzija
Dissertations
Type 2 diabetes continues to pose a significant health challenge for the United States. The incidence and prevalence rates for type 2 diabetes are higher for certain at risk populations such as African American females. Personal behaviors including high-fat, high-caloric diets and physical inactivity result in obesity and insulin resistance that are associated with type 2 diabetes. Physical inactivity is particularly common in African American females, and this places them at an increased risk for the development of type 2 diabetes. Certain variables have been shown to influence physical activity. The purpose of this study was to examine how selected …
Functional Status Of Older Adults After Hip Fracture, Christina L. Garcia
Functional Status Of Older Adults After Hip Fracture, Christina L. Garcia
Dissertations
This dissertation is composed of three manuscripts addressing functional status of adults age 65 years and older after hip fracture. The first manuscript is a review of the literature on the impact of gender, age, comorbidities, pain, depression, self-efficacy, cognitive status, and social support on functional status of older adults after hip fracture. Further research on the relationships among these factors will assist healthcare providers in early identification of adults age 65 years and older after hip fracture at risk of decline in functional status. Results of this literature review led to a concept analysis aimed to provide clarity of …
The Effectiveness And Perceived Effectiveness Of Simple Reminiscence Therapy Involving Photographic Prompts For Determining Life Satisfaction In Noninstitutionalized Elderly Persons, Tommie L. Norris
Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness and perceived effectiveness of simple reminiscence therapy using photographic prompts on the life satisfaction of noninstitutionalized elderly persons. The Self-Anchoring-Life Satisfaction Scale (SALSS) was used to measure life satisfaction. Erikson's Developmental Theory and the concept reminiscence formed the theoretical framework for this study.
Nursing And Midwifery Links [December 2019 Issue], Secretariat At Johns Hopkins University School Of Nursing Global Network Of Who Collaborating Centers For Nursing And Midwifery
Nursing And Midwifery Links [December 2019 Issue], Secretariat At Johns Hopkins University School Of Nursing Global Network Of Who Collaborating Centers For Nursing And Midwifery
Nursing and Midwifery Links (LINKS)
In this edition of the Links Magazine, we highlight the current issues, research, innovations, and perspectives of these institutions around palliative care. We recognize the importance of this human right and the role nurses and midwives have in advancing care for those in need of palliative health services. As is made evident in this publication, there are important areas where timely, evidence-based, and strategic efforts are needed to ensure that individuals are effectively cared for across the lifespan and varying levels of health and wellness. By promoting awareness and collaboration around this global health priority, we can ensure a healthier …
Identifying Malnourishment In Geriatric Patients With Nutritional Screenings To Improve Surgical Outcomes, Laura Steadman, Leanne Livingston Peoples, Cassandra U. Winston-Griffin
Identifying Malnourishment In Geriatric Patients With Nutritional Screenings To Improve Surgical Outcomes, Laura Steadman, Leanne Livingston Peoples, Cassandra U. Winston-Griffin
Biennial Convention (CONV)
This project is to determine if geriatric patients identified as malnourished or at risk of malnourishment by pre-operative screening with the Mini-Nutritional Assessment (MNA) influence surgical outcomes within 30 days of surgery for patients 65 years old and older.
Implementation Of Steadi Toolkit Of Cdc For Preventing Falls Among Community Dwelling Older Adults, Jill Varughese
Implementation Of Steadi Toolkit Of Cdc For Preventing Falls Among Community Dwelling Older Adults, Jill Varughese
Biennial Convention (CONV)
Implementation of the Stopping Elderly Accidents, Death and Injury guidelines of Center for Disease Control to prevent falls and falls related injuries among community dwelling adults under the care of home health services.
Simulated Role-Play To Improve Attitudes And Empathy Toward Older Adults In Accelerated Nursing Students, Elizabeth Ann Galetz
Simulated Role-Play To Improve Attitudes And Empathy Toward Older Adults In Accelerated Nursing Students, Elizabeth Ann Galetz
Biennial Convention (CONV)
This pre- and post-test intervention study aimed to: 1) examine the effectiveness of two educational modalities, a case study and simulated role-playing scenarios, on improving attitudes and empathy towards older adults; 2) explore factors affecting attitudes and empathy in accelerated baccalaureate of science in nursing (ABSN) students towards older adults.
Gapfon: An Agenda To Collaboration, Connect, Catalyze, Hester C. Klopper, Beth Baldwin Tigges, Cathy D. Catrambone
Gapfon: An Agenda To Collaboration, Connect, Catalyze, Hester C. Klopper, Beth Baldwin Tigges, Cathy D. Catrambone
Biennial Convention (CONV)
The Global Advisory Council on Nursing and Midwifery (GAPFON) led to publication of global nursing and midwifery professional issues, health priorities, and a high-level stakeholder meeting of global nursing organizations during 2018. We will discuss the GAPFON process, clustering of global strategies, subsequent actions, and outcomes from the stakeholder meeting.
The Exploration Of Three Theoretical Constructs In Animal-Assisted Therapy With Ptsd, Lynette P. Harvey, Michele L. Butkiewicz, Brittany Anne Malosh
The Exploration Of Three Theoretical Constructs In Animal-Assisted Therapy With Ptsd, Lynette P. Harvey, Michele L. Butkiewicz, Brittany Anne Malosh
Biennial Convention (CONV)
This poster will explore Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory and self-efficacy, Callista Roy's Adaptation Model, and Jean Watson's Human Caring Theory as it relates to Human Animal Interactions and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in veterans, children, and older adults.
Decreasing Agitation And Aggression In Persons With Dementia, Jennifer Maurer
Decreasing Agitation And Aggression In Persons With Dementia, Jennifer Maurer
Biennial Convention (CONV)
A DNP pilot study to evaluate the effectiveness of routinely utilizing the Pittsburgh Agitation Scale by long-term care staff to improve outcomes for persons with Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
Dog Walking: An Exercise Incentive For Older Adults, Lynette P. Harvey
Dog Walking: An Exercise Incentive For Older Adults, Lynette P. Harvey
Biennial Convention (CONV)
This review will study the literature in outcomes of dog walking in promoting physical activity in older adults. Subjectively reported data showed trends towards dog walkers being more active compared to their counterparts. This may assist in improving physical and mental health in seniors.
Competent Older Adults' Preferences In Healthcare Decision Making, Misae Ito, Satoko Ono, Mana Sakai, Eri Kataoka, Keiko Hattori, Kyoko Murakami, Keiko Matsumoto
Competent Older Adults' Preferences In Healthcare Decision Making, Misae Ito, Satoko Ono, Mana Sakai, Eri Kataoka, Keiko Hattori, Kyoko Murakami, Keiko Matsumoto
Biennial Convention (CONV)
This study aimed to investigate the elderly patients' thoughts of family involvement and its harmony among family in health care decision making by semi-structured interviews. They perceived the relation of family until they got sick, and appreciated family thinking of them sincerely. Support based on their believe and values is important.
Elderly Health Services At Senior Centers In An Urban South Korean Community, Boas Yu
Elderly Health Services At Senior Centers In An Urban South Korean Community, Boas Yu
Biennial Convention (CONV)
The purpose of this study was to identify the current status of elderly health services provided by senior centers in South Korea and to pinpoint any improvements or recommendations needed for the South Korean senior centers to better serve elderly population.
It's Good To Be Blue: Nursing Study Abroad Blue Zone Experiences In Italy And Greece, Jessica L. Naber
It's Good To Be Blue: Nursing Study Abroad Blue Zone Experiences In Italy And Greece, Jessica L. Naber
Biennial Convention (CONV)
Blue Zones are areas of the world where people live measurably longer, happier lives with lower rates of chronic disease and higher quality of life than they do in the US. There are five identified Blue Zones, with nine common characteristics, including elements such as diet, exercise, relationships, and spirituality.
A Qualitative Study: Caregiver Experience Of Dementia, Emma Kamp, Kayleigh Willett, Keegan Maris, Isabella Portugal, Madison Ling
A Qualitative Study: Caregiver Experience Of Dementia, Emma Kamp, Kayleigh Willett, Keegan Maris, Isabella Portugal, Madison Ling
Biennial Convention (CONV)
The caregivers of individuals with dementia experience burdens associated with emotional, physical, and financial repercussions for themselves as well as their loved ones. Using respite services promotes resiliency in the caregivers and supports a healthier mental, emotional, social, and physical well-being.
Utilizing Social Media In Graduate Nursing Education: A Review Of The Literature, Kristen Munyan, Joanna M. Hernandez
Utilizing Social Media In Graduate Nursing Education: A Review Of The Literature, Kristen Munyan, Joanna M. Hernandez
Biennial Convention (CONV)
This systematic review of evidence on the utilization of social media summarizes best practices in the use of this emerging technology as a teaching strategy.
Academic Leadership Development: The Experienced Nurse Faculty Leadership Academy (Enfla) Cohort Iii Outcomes, Carol J. Huston, Julie B. Meaux, Laly Joseph, Abigail S. Rea, Catherine Wilson Cox, Debra M. Stark, Gayle J. Kipnis, Lisa S. Lewis, Michael Joseph S. Dino, Michelle M. Kelly
Academic Leadership Development: The Experienced Nurse Faculty Leadership Academy (Enfla) Cohort Iii Outcomes, Carol J. Huston, Julie B. Meaux, Laly Joseph, Abigail S. Rea, Catherine Wilson Cox, Debra M. Stark, Gayle J. Kipnis, Lisa S. Lewis, Michael Joseph S. Dino, Michelle M. Kelly
Biennial Convention (CONV)
This session provides an opportunity for the nine 2018/2019 Experienced Nurse Faculty Leadership Academy Scholars (3rd cohort) to present outcomes related to their leadership development. Additional information about applying for future leadership development academies will be made available to attendees.
Equal Opportunities: Service Learning For Traditional And On-Line Undergraduate Students, Stacey Knight, Elizabeth M. Long
Equal Opportunities: Service Learning For Traditional And On-Line Undergraduate Students, Stacey Knight, Elizabeth M. Long
Biennial Convention (CONV)
Community based service learning can enhance nursing student understanding of their role in the surrounding community and in the profession of nursing. In an effort to keep curriculum congruent three student learning outcomes were identified and used for both traditional on-campus and RN to BSN online students.
Sleep And Cognitive Function: Examining How Sleep Impacts Cognition In Older Adults Living With Hiv, Judy A. Frain
Sleep And Cognitive Function: Examining How Sleep Impacts Cognition In Older Adults Living With Hiv, Judy A. Frain
Biennial Convention (CONV)
Participants will learn how older adults living with HIV experience poor sleep despite effective use of antiretroviral therapy to control their HIV virus. The correlation between poor sleep and cognitive function will be examined and the detrimental effect this has on successfully aging while living with HIV will be discussed.