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Nurse Executives And Leaders: A Customized Advanced Nursing Leader Model For Professional Development, Roberta P. Pawlak, Barbara J. Pinekenstein

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on Saturday, November 7, 2015 and Sunday, November 8, 2015:

Development of nurse leaders requires an organizing framework that integrates standards from professional nursing organizations (AONE, CGEAN, ANA), and broader systems organizations (AHA). Formal education for nurse leaders has been guided by the organizing framework of AACN Essentials for Master's and Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice within the indirect care role. However, strategizing professional and mentored experiences for the emerging and seasoned nurse leader has been a challenge. Customization is crucial, as individuals present different needs at varying points in one's career. This presentation introduces a model …

Addressing Pain In Older Adults Through An Interprofessional Lens, Sharon R. Rainer

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on Saturday, November 7, 2015 and Sunday, November 8, 2015:

The basis of this project was individual leadership development and the creation of an interprofessional team to address quality of pain management of older adults in ambulatory health care settings. Leadership development based on the Kouze and Posner model was used to focus on identifying aspects of leadership within five domains (model the way, inspire a shared vision, challenge the process, enable others to act, encourage the heart) that enhanced individual leadership and also allowed the team to function at its highest level. While all domains of leadership …

Nurses' Faith And Its Impact On The Provision Of The Spiritual Component Of Holistic Care To Patients In Oncology, Sarah M. Miller

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on Saturday, November 7, 2015 and Sunday, November 8, 2015:

This poster presentation will include data from a research study conducted as part of doctoral work. Ten registered nurses who have worked in oncology and have attended MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe, KS, and who have attended the post-licensure programs (RN-BSN or MSN) were interviewed regarding their personal faith and how they provide spiritual care to patients. The majority of the research participants have indicated there is a need for spiritual care in oncology and that in order to provide this component of holistic care, nurses must have …

Promoting Leadership: The Nfla Experience, Erin E. Killingsworth, Carol E. Winters, Marilyn H. Oermann

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on Saturday, November 7, 2015 and Sunday, November 8, 2015:

To meet the challenges in higher education and healthcare, nursing education needs leaders who are dedicated to providing quality education, finding creative solutions, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. The purpose of Sigma Theta Tau International's Nurse Faculty Leadership Academy (NFLA), sponsored by Elsevier, is to mentor junior nursing faculty to promote leadership development and individual career success in addition to supporting nursing academia through faculty retention and fostering productive work environments. Methods: The NFLA uses the Triad relationship between the Scholar, Leadership Mentor, and Faculty Advisor to …

Development Of A School Of Nursing Rubric, Jessica L. Naber

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Sessions presented on Monday, November 9, 2015 and Tuesday, November 10, 2015:

Rubrics have been used as guides to establish and communicate standards to students when developing a paper or project. The standards set by the rubric assure course objectives are met and nursing standards of practice are integrated. This article will detail the necessary components of the rubric for written nursing assignments, both didactic and clinical. In addition, the importance of using rubrics will be emphasized. The issues associated with developing and utilizing rubrics in nursing education will be described and discussed. The development of a specific school of …

Evaluation Of A Psychoeducation Practitioner Training Program (Pptp): A One-Group, Pre-Test/Post-Test Study, M. Matsuda, A. Kono

Biennial Convention (CONV)

The objective of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of a psychoeducation practitioner training program (PPTP) with regard to nursing competency (Defloor et al., 2006) with the exclusion of skill.

Keeping Skin In The Game: Bringing Awareness To Neonatal Skin Injuries, Media S. Esser, Christine A. Schindler, Patricia Clinton

Biennial Convention (CONV)

The purpose of this project is to increase awareness of the broad range of neonatal skin injuries and to improve documentation of those injuries in a level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Students, Let's Communicate Together On-Line, Kefiloe A. Maboe

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Open Distance Learning (ODL) institutions have adopted on-line technology to facilitate teaching and learning and to enhance interaction between the students-to-students, students-to educator, students-to-study material and students-to-ODL. Students are encouraged by the university to interact on-line by using the discussion forum and electronic mails. On-line discussion forum are critical in ODL because it allows people who cannot physically attend the educational institution to interact with each other. The purpose of the study was to determine how on-line interactive tools may be used to enhance students-to-students, students-to educator, students-to-study material and students-to-ODL interactions. Probability random sampling was used. Data was collected …

Diabetes Screening In India: A Family's Global Efforts, Mary Anne Theiss

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on Monday, November 9, 2015 and Tuesday, November 10, 2015: Diabetes is an issue worldwide. The incidence is high in the Asian Indian population. Many people in India do not have access to basic health care. A screening of approximately 350 people in Bangalore and Devanahalli, India was undertaken by a family using blood glucose testing and The American Diabetes Screening Tool. The screening was done with the help of the nursing staff of the Baptist Hospital. The equipment used for the screening was donated by various groups and the efforts of a Sigma Theta Tau chapter. Identification …

Engaging Pre-Nursing Students Into An Awareness Of Nursing As An Art Form: Using Ipad Technology, Elizabeth Nix

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on Saturday, November 7, 2015 and Sunday, November 8, 2015.

Traditional Versus Ipad-Assisted Preoperative Education, Liza Mathais Abraham

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on Saturday, November 7, 2015 and Sunday, November 8, 2015: Backgroud: Radical cystectomy has become the most common treatment modality for patients with high-grade or muscle-invasive urothelial cancers. Patients scheduled for cystectomy require in-depth preoperative education regarding management of their urinary diversions. When evaluating patients scheduled for cystectomy and urinary diversion in the preoperative area, the author found very poor retention of knowledge regarding the surgery, body image alteration, and the care involved after surgery. Therefore, adding a multimedia tool like an iPad will be utilized in the preoperative education to examine the effects on knowledge retention. Methods: …

Launch Of An Interdisciplinary Poverty Simulation, Terry Delpier, Karen H. Morin, Karen L. Carlson

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on Saturday, November 7, 2015 and Sunday, November 8, 2015: Background: Poverty is a significant issue in the United States. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the 2013 poverty rate was 14.5%, with a 19.9% poverty rate for children. Living in poverty is associated with significant long-term consequences, especially for children. Children are more likely to have lower levels of cognitive development with lower levels of educational achievements, and are also more likely to develop behavior problems and mental health issues that may continue into adulthood (Edin & Kissane, 2010). For people of all ages, living in poverty …

Indigenous Knowledge Of Traditional Health Practitioners In The Management Of Rigoni: A Grounded Theory Approach, Steppies Richard Rikhotso

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on Saturday, November 7, 2015 and Sunday, November 8, 2015: Infant mortality in developing countries is decreasing at a slow rate. World Health Organization and the United Nations are calling for reduction in infant mortality by two-thirds by 2015, (Millennium Development Goal 4), but infant mortality rate is still at 42% per 1000 birth from unknown causes. One of the unknown causes of infant mortality may be rigoni, a condition unknown in modern medicine, but managed through indigenous knowledgeof traditional health practitioners (THPs). There are THPs specialists who deal with infant illnesses, especially rigoni. The study is aimed …

Explaining Ethical Sensitivity From The Social Representations Of Nursing Students And Professors, Bertha Alicia Alonso Castillo, Maria Magdalena Alonso-Castillo, Maria Teresa De Jesus Alonso Castillo, Nora Nelly Oliva Rodriguez, Nora Angelica Armendariz Garcia, Karla Selene Lopez Garcia

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on Saturday, November 7, 2015 and Sunday, November 8, 2015: Nursing education requires development of awareness and ethical sensitivity in appropriate decision making for quality care of the patient, helping professionals to understand their role and responsibilities. However, in Mexico were not located studies about factors that influence ethical sensitivity in nursing students and professors. Social representations of nurses may be a factor explaining ethical sensitivity. Since beliefs, attitudes, emotions, knowledge and values give a particular way in the acting of the nurses with their patients. Objectives: Explain ethical sensitivity from social representations constructed during patient care provided …

Evaluating Self Care Management Skills Among Adult Asthmatics: A Randomized Controlled Study, Varalakshmi Manchana

Biennial Convention (CONV)

"When you can't breathe, nothing else matters", is the mantra of American Lung Association. Asthma is the most prevalent, chronic respiratory disorder that can impair the quality of life of individuals if not controlled appropriately. Though the scientific, pharmaceutical, technological advancements brought notable advancements in the therapeutic strategies, asthma still remains uncontrolled with raising prevalence. Asthma management remains to be the public health challenge globally, especially in developing countries like India. Aim: The study aims to assess the effectiveness of structured educational nursing intervention on self care management of Bronchial asthma. Methods: Study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of …

Worry, Psychological Well-Being, And Health Behaviors In Asian And Pacific Islanders With Diabetes, Du Feng, Jillian Inouye, Lorrie Wong

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Background: Self-management of diabetes mellitus (DM) involves complex modifications of daily life. Patient education that can increase knowledge of the disease and disease management skills may or may not lead to transformative health behavior changes. One of the barriers to behavior change is patients' worries. People with diabetes have worries about their disease and these are related to worries about being able to carry out family responsibilities in the future, worries about their financial future, worries about weight, and worries about risk for hypoglycemia (Peyrot, Rubin, Lauritzen, Snoek, Matthews, & Skovlund, 2005). Asian Americans tend to score higher on social …

The Effect Of A Nurse Centered Foot Care Protocol On Nurse Competency And Confidence, Monique Batchelor

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Objective: To determine whether nurse training in foot assessment and foot care increases nurse confidence and competence in foot care.

Background: While working in a rural inpatient healthcare facility where there is a high incidence of lower extremity complications, it was noted that many nursing staff do not follow a centralized foot care protocol. Although there are policies in place to guide staff on foot care, the working reality is that feet are neglected, and nurse confidence is poor pertaining to the care of feet.

Method: Nurses at an inpatient facility were recruited to participate in a 30 minute workshop …

Nurses' Reactions Of An Emergent Pediatric Educational Simulation, Kenneth L. Hoffman, Victoria Von Sadovszky

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on Monday, November 9, 2015:

Introduction: Resuscitation of critically ill children has long been associated with poor outcomes (Cheng, et al., 2012). One way to train staff to respond to resuscitation is through simulation. Simulation is used to increase repetition and enhance competence before performing complex tasks, which allows errors to be made in relative safety (Chan, et al., 2012). While there is much information on simulations with adult models, there is little concerning pediatric simulations (Barata, et al., 2007). Pediatric patients' symptoms during deterioration vary from their adult counterparts and can often go recognized (Straka, et al., …

Getting Serious About Advancing The Science Of Nursing Education, Theresa M. Valiga

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on Monday, November 9, 2015:

Calls to advance the science of nursing education have been commonplace, but the literature shows that many studies in nursing education continue to rely on small, single-site studies and rarely are educational phenomena tracked over time. A collaborative Nursing Education Research Network would provide more robust data to answer compelling questions and to analyze trends in nursing education overtime. This session will explore questions a large database can answer, how trend data can inform current practice, and this work can advance the science of nursing education. This session will be interactive with presenters …

Experiences Of Homeless Vietnam Veterans In Deciding To Access Or Not Access Healthcare, Susan K. Lee

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on Monday, November 9, 2015:

Homeless Vietnam Veterans (HVV) report their health status as poor, indicating a multitude of health concerns, including physical and psychological problems, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and alcohol or drug dependencies. Prompt attention to health care may improve the prognosis; however, HVV tend to delay seeking medical attention. The purpose of this study was to explore the process utilized by HVV to make the decision to access or to not access health care services. According to inclusion criteria of the study, all participants served in the US military during the Vietnam War. Eleven HVV …

Helping Leaders Learn Ebp And Recognize Their Ebp Potential, Lynn Gallagher-Ford

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on Monday, November 9, 2015:

Today's healthcare environment is increasingly complex and ever changing. Evidence-based practice (EBP) has been identified as a critical requirement to achieve the Triple Aim in healthcare. Although it is well established that evidence-based practice (EBP) improves healthcare quality and patient outcomes as well as reduces morbidities, mortality, medical errors, and costs of healthcare services, it is not standard practice by the majority health professionals in healthcare systems. Many healthcare providers, across the care continuum, continue to deliver care based upon tradition, outdated policies and procedures, and information learned years ago in their educational …

Transition From Student Nurse To Professional Nurse: Induction And Professional Development Support Of Newly Qualified Professional Nurses, Memme Girly Makua

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on Saturday, November 7, 2015:

Background: There is poor retention of graduates by the Public Health Sector in all health disciplines in South Africa (SA). Compulsory community service was introduced to curb the shortage of personnel. This forms the first formal work experience for the newly qualified health professionals, including newly qualified professional nurses. The compulsory community service is served for a period of one year in public healthcare institutions, before the graduate can obtain final registration with the respective health professions council, like the South African Nursing Council (SANC) for nurses and midwives. In order for this …

Understanding Stti's Membership Eligibility Criteria, Sabrina Collins-Christie, Janell Jackson

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on Saturday, November 7, 2015:

Attend this session to learn how to successfully invite and induct eligible students and nurse leaders into STTI, using the International Bylaws and guidelines documents. This session is not eligible for continuing nursing education contact hours.

Hybrid Fnp Education In Haiti: A Global Collaboration, Steven Baumann, Joanna F. Hofmann, Jacqueline Cassagnol

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on Saturday, November 7, 2015:

The purpose of this presentation is to describe how Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) Region 14 members and nurse leaders developed and operated two Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Master's Degree programs in Haiti. The significance of this program is great as there is a huge need in Haiti for quality prenatal care, newborn care and graduate nursing education. 70% of Haitians live on less than $2 a day. Haiti is one of the poorest countries in the world and has one of the highest infant and maternal mortality rates. It, also, has a …

Practices Of Reflective Leaders: Taking Risks, Karen Pardue

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on Sunday, November 8, 2015: Stories of becoming a nurse faculty leader reveal the common experience of risk taking. This is not to imply that nurse leaders are risky about what they do, but to acknowledge that risk taking is an everyday occurrence in leadership. Faculty narratives help us to understand and identify the art and complexity of taking risks. The aim of this presentation is to examine leadership practices associated with risk taking. Faculty identify themselves as leaders when they take risks with their teaching by trying something new with students. Whether motivated by boredom, educational reform, …

Residency Development, Design, And Implementation, Tammy Franqueiro

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on Sunday, November 8, 2015: This session provides an overview of processes, models, and effective design principles that were foundational in developing a successful residency program. In 1999, the residency development team used a DACUM process for initial role delineation. The results, along with Benner's (1984) Novice to Expert framework, provided the initial structure of the program. Presenters will describe how core and specialty competencies and supporting curricula have been identified and developed. As a competency-based program, the Competency Outcomes Performance Assessment (COPA) Model is used as a framework to identify and develop essential competencies needed for clinical …

Wartime Nurse Heroes Recognition, William T. Campbell, Evelyn R. Hayes, Patricia D'Antonio, Doris T. Lippman

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on Tuesday, November 10, 2015:

Over the centuries nations have engaged in conflicts that have often resulted in massive physical and emotional injuries. Warriors have fought with bravery and courage. Their sacrifices have generally been recognized and honored. However, equally courageous nurses have played a major role in preservation of life and comfort. Although these brave nurses have asked little in return for their service, it is crucial that they receive the recognition and honor so justly deserved. Florence Nightingale lost several of her volunteer nurses during the Crimean War to disease. Dorothea Dix, Supervisor of Union nurses, …

Targeted Strategies To Promote Nursing Faculty Individual And Collective Scholarly Excellence, Jane M. Fall-Dickson, Edilma L. Yearwood, Kelley Anderson

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on Tuesday, November 10, 2015:

The Georgetown University (GU) Department of Nursing (DON) is committed to professional development of faculty to promote individual scholarly excellence, as well as, providing opportunities for collective DON scholarship. Recent targeted strategies supported by DON leadership and the DON Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science have demonstrated positive outcomes. For example, the Writing Group, established in 2012 and conducted by the Assistant Chair for Research via conference call, is one promoter for the increased faculty publication rate observed from 2012 (N=24) to 2013 (N=65). Building upon this success, a second Writing Group …

Using Social Networking And Social Media Resources For Research Recruitment, Dorette Sugg Welk, Janice M. Jones

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on Tuesday, November 10, 2015:

The purpose of this presentation is to describe professional social networking opportunities and social media resources for use in research participant recruitment including strategies that refine the researcher's approach based on study need and limitations of media resources. In this presentation, participants will be apprised of the richness of the resources for research as well as search strategies which can maximize the desired subject recruitment. President Hester Klopper's "connectedness" theme is reflected in this presentation as ways in which STTI could provide a means for research recruitment with the outcome of promoting and …

Teaching Ebp Strategies To Students In A Doctor Of Nursing Practice Program, Barbara Ann Graves, Linda Ann Roussel, Pamela V. O'Neal, Shea E. Polancich

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on Tuesday, November 10, 2015:

This session will focus on teaching evidenced based practice (EBP) strategies to students in a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. Selected examples of teaching strategies used to teach EBP and improvement science in one selected DNP course will be included. Sigma Theta Tau International continues to advocate for the use of evidence-based nursing (EBN). Professional nurses across the world are called to provide nursing care from an EBP approach. Rising health care cost and the need to improve practice and health outcomes are driving the current health care environment. Using the "best …