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Integrating Active Learning And Innovative Teaching Strategies In A Bsn Program To Support Success For Students And Graduates, Mary Judith Yoho, Desirae Freeze, Stephanie Dean Black, Kacie A. Spencer, Pamela L. Keys, Janelle R. Sokolowich, Bonnie J. Beardsley

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Thursday, July 23, 2015: Nurse educators are constantly challenged to create learning environments that move students from passive to engaged student leaRNs. Teaching strategies fostering the development of critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills among nursing students transitions faculty from the traditional power-point lecture to incorporate more active learning strategies which improve the student's educational experience with positive learning outcomes. The use of active learning environments and innovative teaching strategies have been identified as approaches to adult learning which promote student engagement with opportunities for students to be motivated to leaRNourse materials, have a sense of accomplishment, …

The Clinical Education Learning Environment: Student Nurse Perceptions Comparing The Traditional Clinical Environment And The Simulation Environment Toward Meeting Clinical Learning Outcomes, Tonya L. Breymier

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Monday, July 27, 2015:

Purpose: The purpose of this presentation is for the attendee to differentiate which clinical learning outcomes are better met in the traditional and simulated clinical learning environments based on student nurse perceptions.

Methods: A qualitative approach that investigated the lived experiences of student nurses participating in simulated and traditional clinical environments. Three different focus group interviews were held with 15 undergraduate junior and senior nursing students from one Midwestern school of nursing. Data were analyzed by In Vivo coding and verified by individual phone interviews and transcript validation. Category to theme progression relative …

Professional Practice: Bringing Extraordinary Nurses Of The Future, Penelope Pattalitan, Pasquale Iemma

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Friday, July 24, 2015: Purpose: The purpose of the study is to explore the effects of professional experience/experiential learning in transitioning the Baccalaureate undergraduate students into professional practice. Methods: Quantitative method using survey questionnaires (likert scale) was used to collect the data. Two hundred fourty- nine Baccalaureate undergraduate students were surveyed pre and post application of experiential learning/professional experience during their specialty courses (Maternal Child, Pediatrics, Critical Care, and Mental Health Courses). A simulation experience evaluation was also utilized after the students' professional experience. Results: Results of the two hundred fifty-nine (259) students' responses from the survey …

Maternal-Child Health Nurse Leadership Academy, Cynthia Vlasich, Karin C. S. Minnie, Kay Clevenger

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Monday, July 27, 2015:

Celebrating over 10 years of success, the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau international, has advanced the leadership skills of Maternal and child nurses and nurse midwives in its 18-month Maternal Child Health Nurse Leadership Academy (MCH). This academy was developed and continues to be supported in partnership with Johnson & Johnson. MCH is designed to develop and enhance the leadership skills gained and apply them in health systems for long term and sustainable impact. Over the duration of the academy, mentees are paired with mentors and faculty advisors to plan and …

Embedding Simulation-Based Learning In A Capstone Undergraduate Nursing Subject To Develop Clinical Reasoning Skills, Karen Elizabeth Nightingale

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Thursday, July 23, 2015:

Reflective learning and clinical reasoning skills are highly valued and even deemed essential in healthcare professions where constantly changing situations require effective and efficient reasoning and decision-making processes (Parker & Myrick, 2009). Research suggests the capacity of simulation-based learning (SBL) as a technique to stimulate the development of metacognitive processes such as clinical reasoning is dependent upon a purposeful and structured approach to curriculum design (Dreifuerst, 2010; Hoffman, 2007; Kuiper, Heinrich, Matthias, Graham, & Bell-Kotwall, 2008; Lapkin, Levett-Jones, Bellchambers, & Fernandez, 2010). In October 2014, the Australian Catholic University School of Nursing, Midwifery …

An Evidence-Based Intervention To Improve Vaccination Rates For Seasonal Influenza Among Registered Nurses, Debra A. Maitre

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 25, 2015.

Seasonal influenza continues to cause the hospitalizations and deaths of tens of thousands every year in the U.S. (National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, 2008). Vaccination of healthcare workers for influenza has been recommended for more than 30 years (Willis & Wortley, 2007) and reports of transmission of influenza by Registered Nurses (RN) to patients are well documented. In spite of these facts, RN vaccination rates remain below the recommended target of 90% (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2012). Evidence suggests that RNs who refuse influenza vaccination are less knowledgeable about influenza, …

Type 2 Diabetes: Journey From Description To Intervention, Gail D'Eramo Melkus

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 25, 2015:

This session will describe the global burden of type 2 diabetes. The extent of the problem in the U.S. will be illustrated through a program of research focused on Black American women who have the highest rates of diabetes and are disproportionately affected by its complications.

Professional Dress Vs. Employee Diversity: Patient Perceptions Of Visible Tattoos And Facial Piercings, Katreena Merrill

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions of patients, family/visitors and nurses of visible tattoos and facial piercings in health care workers.

Promotion Of Clinical Outcomes By Institutionalization Of Maternal Care Quality Improvement Measures In Tanzania, Gaudiosa Tibaijuka

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Sunday, July 26, 2015:

Purpose: According to the World Health Organization, Tanzania is one of the eight 'high burden countries' in terms of Maternal deaths, where were 454 in 2010 (TDHS) and reduced to 410 in 2013 (UN estimate). The Maternal death rate remains more than twice as high as the target of 193 per 100,000 live births by 2015. Unlike antenatal care (ANC) coverage of 96% of at least one visit, facility delivery is at 51 % with the other half delivering at home which exposes mothers to direct causes of deaths such as postpartum haemorrhage, …

Engaging Clinical Partners Utilizing Nursing Students As Change Agents For Integrating Iom's Quality And Safety Competencies, Linda S. Flores, Patricia S. Shakhshir

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this presentation is to impart methods to engage clinical partners in utilizing students as change agents for improving quality and safety on the hospital unit. Students identify quality and safety concerns, conduct a root cause analysis, and plan interventions to improve safety or quality on the unit.

Engaging The Participant: Use Of A Photographic Method, Sue A. Anderson

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Thursday, July 23, 2015:

Purpose: A challenge of conducting qualitative research within a culture that differs from the researcher's is to capture the emic perspective and accurately and respectfully present the participants' story. The purpose of this presentation is to describe how a photographic method was used to engage Hispanic mothers in the research process and how it contributed to deeper understanding and knowledge development.

Methods: Ten English-speaking Hispanic mothers of children aged 6-10 were invited to photograph their children's leisure time physical activity for one week. After the film was developed the participants performed initial data …

How Transformational Leadership Is Addressing The Rural Nursing Workforce, Amber Proctor Williams

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Friday, July 24, 2015:

Greater supplies of nurses who are prepared at the BSN level minimally are needed to address increasingly complex healthcare and community needs in rural counties. Workforce planning to achieve the goals set forth in the IOM's Future of Nursing Report (2010) has several known barriers: the nursing shortage itself, the nursing faculty shortage, clinical site shortage, and financial and regulatory barriers. These barriers are especially true in rural areas where the supply of RNhas historically been low (Cramer, et. al., 2009). The majority of nurses in rural areas do not have access to …

The Place Of Evidence In The Context Of Turkey Practice Nursing And Its Criticism, Dilek Baklacioglu Yildiz

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Sunday, July 26, 2015: Purpose: This paper presents the level of evidence-based nursing practices in Turkey. Methods: The foundation for the work includes the authors recently published book, which includes a literature review, research on evidence based nursing in Turkey. Results: The first baccalaureate nursing education in Turkey was initiated in 1955 and nursing was accepted as a scientific discipline then. From this date on, nurses started to show interest to research. With the opening of doctoral and master programs in nursing in 1972, nurses started to perform occupational research studies and present them in national and …

Nursing And Midwifery Students' Self-Medication Practices In Victoria, Australia, Allison Fiona Williams, Kimberley Crawford, Katherina Puy

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Sunday, July 26, 2015:

Purpose: Self-medication is a global phenomenon and a major form of self-care with increasing numbers of people taking greater responsibility for their own health (Jain et al. 2011). Self-medication involves the use of medicinal products to treat self-recognised disorders or symptoms, or the intermittent or continued use of a medication prescribed by a physician for chronic or recurring diseases or symptoms (WHO 2000). In most instances, self-medication is the first step in self-care, since professional care for minor ailments is often unnecessary and contributes to healthcare burden (World Self-Medication Industry 2007). However, problems …

Overcoming Challenges: Operationalizing A Multisite Nursing Education Research Study, Diana Odland Neal, Susan G. Forneris, Jone Tiffany

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Sunday, July 26, 2015:

The depth and breadth of a nurse's understanding within the context of care is vitally important to achieving successful patient outcomes. Nursing education is calling for the need for innovative and transformative strategies that guide nurses in the use of nursing knowledge and science. How nurses are educated and oriented to think in practice is receiving well-deserved attention in the literature. To that end, formal evaluation and dissemination of learning outcomes that validate the use of these transformative strategies is necessary. The purpose of this symposium is to engage educators in a dialogue …

Implementation And Evaluation Of Home Health Simulation To Improve Pre-Licensure Bachelor Of Science Nursing Students' Learning: An Action Research Study, Kathryn Kollowa

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Friday, July 24, 2015:

This action based research study used a descriptive triangulation process,which included quantitative and qualitative methods for competency skills in regards to nursing students' perceptions of learning using simulation. The simulation included a home health simulation with a high-fidelity mannequin. The study was done at a private, proprietary 36-month baccalaureate (prelicensure) nursing program in the Denver metropolitan area. The research study was introduced to students in the community health course during the Spring and Summer quarters of 2013. The data collection in this study included measurements from observation questionnaires, survey questionnaires, and focused group …

Increasing Nursing Students Cultural Awareness Through Technology, Sandra C. Restaino

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Sunday, July 26, 2015:

Purpose: The purpose was to do a pilot study to compare students cultural competency pre and post classroom experience. Since there are many Latin American cultures in the USA, I felt the need to expose my students to Latin American culture and the Spanish language.

Methods: Students were given a pre and post test cultral knowledge survey. They were also given a pre and post Spanish test using anatomical words and finally a native Spanish speaker was brought into the classroom for students to do a physical exam and health history using on …

Maximizing History And Circumstance To Strengthen Interventions To Stem Workplace Bullying, Laura Cox Dzurec, Monica Kennison, Patricia Gillen, Taylor L. Grube, Mary Francis, Rose R. Schwartz

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Monday, July 27, 2015:

PatteRN of history and immediate circumstance that are recognizable as 'milieu' tend not only to describe context as it exists in its present state, but also to predict the outcomes of specific events occurring within it. Particularly when events are complex, individuals' understanding of the surrounding milieu serves to significantly influence the ways they describe and address the events occurring therein, constraining or expanding possibilities for problem solving. Workplace bullying is one such complex event, incorporating perpetrators, victims, and bystanders in shifting and long-standing relationships that, historically, have proven to be largely intractable, …

Everyday Ethics In The 21st Century: Creating And Sustaining A Culture Of Ethical Practice, Cynda Hylton Rushton, Marion E. Broome

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 25, 2015:

Ethical issues in nursing are not new; ask any practicing nurse what keeps them up at night. Nurses in all roles and specialties confront myriad ethical issues in their everyday practice. Yet, there are growing concerns about the prominence of ethical issues in health care and gaps in nursing competence in ethical practice, educational models for teaching ethics, policies that undermine nurse integrity, and an insufficient evidence base to guide interventions. In August 2014, 50 nursing leaders participated in a national summit on Nursing Ethics for the 21st Century, sponsored by the Johns …

Alcohol Brief Intervention For People With Chronic Viral Hepatitis: A Randomised Controlled Trial, Carol L. Reid, Mary Fenech, Lee Jones, Mark Daglish, Richard Skoien

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Sunday, July 26, 2015:

Purpose: Viral hepatitis is among the top 10 infectious disease killers and the leading cause of liver cancer and cirrhosis with more than 500 million people living with this disease. A synergy has been found to exist between heavy alcohol consumption and chronic hepatitis virus infection in the aetiology of hepatocellular carcinoma. Heavy alcohol consumption and chronic viral hepatitis are both risk factors significantly associated with liver cirrhosis, accelerated development of fibrosis and subsequent increased mortality risk. It is therefore suggested that these patients should abstain from consuming alcohol. Little quality research has …

Beyond The Lack Of Resources: Nurse Managers' Perspectives On Communication In Rural Settings, Sheila Q. Hartung

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: There is increasing awareness that poor communication is at the root of many chronic problems in healthcare. While poor communication and lack of teamwork of healthcare providers have been demonstrated to be harmful to patients and the healthcare team, nurse managers and administrators are challenged to respond appropriately to these threats to a healthy work environment. Other challenges to the rural setting such as geographic diversity, features of the physical environment, and population density impact how professional staff and nurse managers interact. However, few studies have focused on nurse managers' view of their impact on communication and, thus, the …

Utilizing Student Outcome Data From A Three Year Interprofessional Clinical Practice Team Grant To Develop Effective Nursing Leadership Education, Susan J. Kimble, Margaret Brommelsiek, Heather Gotham

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 25, 2015:

Background: This project extended experiences in two urban clinics utilizing collaborative healthcare teams of advanced practice nursing students alongside Pharm D and Dental students. This project enhanced interprofessional education (IPE) efforts, where students gained advanced knowledge and skills in caring for vulnerable medically underserved populations. The project was the first clinically-based IPE activity at this midwestern university focused on nurse leadership and the importance of developing patient focused team based care.

Methods: The project provided innovative opportunities for IPE by incorporating team based primary care, collaborating with two urban clinics. Prior to clinical …

The Navegantes Para La Salud Primary Care Access And Navigation Intervention: Role Conceptualization, Implementation, And Assessment, Deanne Karen Hilfinger Messias, M. Elizabeth Fore

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 25, 2015:

Purpose: Timely and appropriate access to primary care is essential to both the maintenance and improvement of population health. In the United States, federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) provide primary care services for underserved communities, which includes Hispanics with limited-English-proficiency. Community health workers, known as promotores de salud in Spanish, are recognized as an essential link between underserved communities and the formal healthcare system. In nursing, the navigator role often refers to individualized assistance provided to patients with a specific health condition or in a specialized setting. Building on and combining aspects of …

E-Cigarettes As A Harm Reduction Strategy For Cigarette Smokers, Brenda Talley, Deborah Allen

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Sunday, July 26, 2015:

Cigarette smoking carries a high risk for many health problems. Indeed, tobacco cigarette smoking has been classified by the World Health Organization as a disease in itself. Nicotine is strongly addictive which makes quitting tobacco smoking difficult. Electronic inhaled nicotine delivery devices, such as e-cigarettes, introduce nicotine vapors into the respiratory system. These devices use liquid nicotine which is extracted from the tobacco plant. In recent years, the prevalence of use has increased dramatically without an adequate understanding of the possible risks to health. Most recently, the use of e-cigarettes has been supported …

Taming Sepsis: Simulation-Based Educational Program, M. Isabel Friedman, Barbara A. Devoe

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Thursday, July 23, 2015: Purpose: The purpose of the Taming Sepsis Education Program was to assist nurses in the early identification and prompt treatment of patients in the sepsis continuum. The multimodal design utilized online learning and replicated scenarios using human patient simulators affording the application of evidence based practices. The overall program goals of TSEP were to: Decrease the mortality rate of patients with severe sepsis and septic shock Implement evidence-based sepsis bundles throughout the North Shore-LIJ Health System (NSLIJ) hospitals Utilize simulation as an integral part of a comprehensive educational program designed to instruct clinical …

Breastfeeding And The Workplace: Maternal Reflections, Mary Reid Nichols

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Sunday, July 26, 2015:

Purpose: There are a significant number of women of childbearing age are in the workplace today. Postpartum retuRNo employment, especially for breastfeeding mothers, is often challenging, particularly for first time mothers. Breastfeeding is an excellent and preferred way to nourish infants even after women retuRNo the workplace. Most mothers in the US retuRNo the workplace approximately 6-12 weeks after giving birth. RetuRNo employment is often the cause for weaning despite the fact that there are numerous known benefits to exclusively breastfeeding. Among breastfeeding women, those who work full-time outside the home have a …

Challenges Associated With Bringing High Fidelity Simulation To Rural Campuses, Ann Scott, Amber Proctor Williams

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Sunday, July 26, 2015: Due to advances in nursing education, and in response to the increasing complexity of patient care today, high fidelity simulation has been incorporated into nursing curricula. Today, nursing schools are challenged by shortages of faculty, clinical sites, and capital. These are more evident in rural areas. Simulation is a learning environment that contributes to the students' ability to gain knowledge, attain skills, ensure patient safety, and build confidence. Simulation allows for specific learning experiences that correlate with content to enhance the overall learning environment of the student. Simulated experiences are more critical than …

The Comparison Between Residents' Health Status For Those Who Use N-G Or Peg Feeding In The Long-Term Care Facilities, Chaw-Mew Hung, I-Chuan Li, Tung-En Lin

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Friday, July 24, 2015:

Purpose: The Purpose of this study was to compare the differences of residents' health status between the use of PEG and N-G in long term care facilities.

Methods: The cross-sectional design was used in this study to survey 1,500 residents from 32 long term care facilities in the Greater Taipei, Taiwan between May to July in 2012.

Results: The mean age for total subjects was 80.25 years old. The prevalence rate of the use of enteral nutrition support was 39.7%(n=546). Among 1,500 study subjects, 546 of them use feeding tubes and the percentage …

Outcomes Of Positive Interactions Between Injection Drug Users' And Their Nurse In An Acute Care Setting, Kimberly A. Dion

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Sunday, July 26, 2015:

Purpose: To describe the injection drug users' (IDU) perceptions of received nursing care in the acute care hospital setting. Substance misuse and abuse is a global issue. It has been well documented that stigma and discrimination of the IDU exists among health caregivers (Myers, Fakier, & Louw, 2009; Neville & Roan, 2014), but there is a dearth of research on the care received from nurses by IDUs. Understanding the experiences of the IDU receiving care from a nurse is imperative in order for nurses and researchers to gain insight into new ways to …

Exploring Perceptions Of Staff Registered Nurse Preceptors For Undergraduate, Pre-Licensure Nursing Students, Katherine C. Hall

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Friday, July 24, 2015:

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore staff nurse experiences as preceptors to undergraduate, pre-licensure nursing students. Three areas of emphasis were explored: RN perceptions of preparation for the preceptor role, support in the preceptor role, and understanding the preceptor role.

Methods: A naturalistic inquiry within an interpretive paradigm guided this qualitative exploratory study. Nine licensed registered staff nurses with experience as preceptors in tertiary care settings in Northeast Tennessee, USA attended one of two focus group sessions lasting between 60-90 minutes each. A semi-structured interview guide assisted the researcher in …