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Aprn Transformational Leadership: Implementation Of Advanced Practice Nursing Leadership Structure Within An Academic Medical Center, Pam Jones, April Kapu

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Tuesday, September 20, 2016:

To meet the health care drivers of cost-effective, high quality and safe patient care, there has been a rapid growth in the number of APRNS across multiple clinical settings. More and more APRNs are rising to executive leadership levels, leading APRNs in both professional and operational practice. Bridging from clinical expert to expert organizational leader can be challenging without role development, mentorship and structural empowerment. In 2008, nursing executive leadership of an academic healthcare system recognized the need for specific leadership for APRNs deployed across multiple settings. Over a 6 year period, APRN …

Applying The Model Supported And Empowered To Support Faculty's Growth And Competence In Curriculum, Meredith L. Roberts

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Monday, September 19, 2016:

Nurse faculty may be unprepared to develop or evaluate curriculum, as this is not a part of usual practice (Anderson, 2009). Educators may be recruited from non-education roles, where they have excellent practice skills, but little or no experience developing curriculum or new courses. Education regarding curriculum received may be inconsistent. Faculty are often hired for expertise, rather than their educational preparation (Anderson, 2009; Hewitt, & Lewallen, 2010). Faculty entering academia can be practice experts, but novices at education. It is difficult to learn the role of curriculum evaluator without guidance, and new …

An Ethical Leadership Program For Nursing Unit Managers, Mihyun Park, Sang-Hee Jeon, Kyungok Choi, Mi Kyoung Kim

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Monday, September 19, 2016:

The purpose of this study was to develop an educational program for nursing unit managers to facilitate ethical leadership, to exam the effects of the program on their ethical leadership skills and organizational citizenship behaviors, and to make recommendations about an ethical leadership program.

Amending Your Charter To Add A Practice Setting, Deshawn Easley, Amy Wall, Jenny Paugh Hoffman

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Sunday, September 18, 2016: STTI chapter delegates voted to change the international bylaws to allow practice settings to join with institutions of higher education to create an at-Large chapter. This session will explain the process to amend your chapter's charter to allow for this expansion. Not eligible for continuing nursing education contact hours.

Action-Logics And The Impact Of Leadership Maturity In Nurse Executives To Support Speaking Up, Bonnie R. Pierce

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Monday, September 19, 2016:

Health care organizations typically have a hierarchical structure, with physicians dominant and nurses subordinate. The challenge to open and honest communication between doctors and nurses is real, and communication errors contribute significantly to undesirable patient outcomes. Nurse executives (NEs) have a responsibility to help lead transformation of health care organizations to support nurses to speak up and communicate all critical information. NEs are challenged to improve safety and quality, decrease costs and increase access to care. Combining health care expertise with business ability can support these goals. Rooke and Torbert found correlations between …

A Unique Academic Leadership Modality And Mentoring Model In An Online, Competency-Based, Graduate Nursing Program, Carole D. Liske, Traci J. Starkey, Donna M. Austgen

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Tuesday, September 20, 2016: This presentation will examine an academic leadership modality in a competency-based nursing program that offers an innovative and authentic method of delivering education in a virtual setting. In this competency based nursing program, the mentoring model takes a radical departure from the traditional education model. When supported by this intentional academic mentoring model, students experience a profound change in attitudes toward course content, online technologies, teamwork, and applied nursing practice (Barkley, 2014; Parker, 2013). The unique mentoring model is utilized to enhance the development of leadership skills in faculty and in graduate nursing …

A Guide To Nurse Provider Collaboration, Steven Brockman-Weber

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Monday, September 19, 2016: The American Nurses Association (2013) describes how effective collaboration in health care is associated with numerous positive outcomes. For example successful collaboration can be linked to an increase in job satisfaction (Nair et al., 2012). On the other hand, The Joint Commission (2013) found that communication issues were among the top reason for death related to a delay in treatment, and identified communication issues as the third highest root cause of sentinel events. There were many resources identified including the American Nurses Association, The Joint Commission, and The Institute of Medicine. All the …

A Feasibility Study To Implement A Family Nurse Practitioner Into A Rescue Mission, Mary Basara

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Monday, September 19, 2016:

The purpose of this project was to conduct a feasibility study showing the advantages and costs of placing family nurse practitioners in the rescue mission's homeless programs one day per week. Homeless people experience greater health complications from chronic diseases and early mortality due to a lack of ongoing treatment. This study noted that homeless people often depend on emergency departments for episodic care, which promotes poor access and ineffective utilization of primary care providers. Family Nurse Practitioners or FNPs would likely provide early diagnosis of, and ongoing treatment for, chronic diseases. Further, …

Young Adults' Perceptions Of Their Future Fertility Potential, Katherine M. Haigh, Judith Herrman

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Monday, September 19, 2016:

The aim of this poster is to help individuals better understand what young adults know of their fertility potential, as this may help identify gaps in the current knowledge base, so proper educational methods regarding fertility potential and treatment can be designed.

Virtual Simulation In Nursing Orientation: A Strategic Bridge To Safer Patient Outcomes, Christine Ross

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Monday, September 19, 2016: The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Initiative on the Future of Nursing, at the Institute of Medicine (IOM), "seeks to transform nursing as part of larger efforts to reform the health care system" (IOM, 2010) in the effort to improve healthcare outcomes. Simulation, as a teaching methodology, presents an option in helping nurses meet nursing competencies in a creative, effective manner that can meet the fascination of computer savvy Gen Xers, Gen Yers, and Millenials who possess an inherent fascination with technology. At the same time, these technologies and strategies promote practice and mastery …

To Prompt Or Not To Prompt: Finding The Best Journaling Practice To Develop Cultural Competence, Laura E. Hall, Paulette A. Chaponniere

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Sunday, September 18, 2016:

This study aimed to monitor individual experiences, emotions, and reflections to assess culture shock stages, coping, and changes in worldview for nursing students throughout a two-week trip to Ghana. Theoretical Framework: Transformative Learning Theory. Journaling is used as a tool of critical reflection to help process new experiences and feelings that may alter one's beliefs and worldviews in this culturally transformative experience in Ghana.

The Value Of Napping In The Workplace, Angelica Maria Henry

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Sunday, September 18, 2016:

The purpose of this review of literature is to investigate the value of napping for night shift nurses to reduce nurse burnout and counteract its effects on intent to leave and ultimately nurse-sensitive patient outcomes in nurses working the night shift.

The Use Of A Nursing Workload Tool To Reduce Burnout, Nicole K. Greives

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Monday, September 19, 2016:

Nursing burnout and workload is a complicated issue with far-reaching effects. Nursing burnout and inappropriate nursing workload have been linked to increased risk of urinary tract infection, respiratory infections, decreased patient satisfaction, decreased quality and safety of care, and increased mortality. It has been estimated that if nursing burnout was decreased by 30%, there would be 6,239 infections, with a resulting savings of up to $68 million (Cimmotti et al., 2012). There has been an established relationship that exists between staffing, decreased job satisfaction, and staff turnover (Pearson et al., 2006). Aiken et …

The Technological Age: Parent Knowledge And Use Of Social Media Apps, Elizabeth M. Byrne, Judith A. Vessey

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Sunday, September 18, 2016:

Of American teenagers ages 12-17, 93% report going online daily, with more than 71% of teens reporting the use of more than one social media site. Data such as this emphasizes the increased focus on technology in the younger generations. As the world becomes more technologically oriented, so does the method of a consistent problem in this age group - bullying. Social media has become a frequently utilized platform for bullying. Social media not only distances the bully so he/she doesn't have to see the reaction of his/her victim but also potentially provides …

The Relationship Between Depression Scores And Readmission Rates In Chf Patients, Sarah Linder

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Sunday, September 18, 2016:

There are between five and six million people in the United States who suffer from congestive heart failure (CHF). Of those as many as 60% suffer from depression which leads to an increase in the morbidity and mortality rate. A decline in patient condition causes an increase in acute care facility usage. The focus in healthcare is shifting toward a state of wellness and prevention causing us to better manage disease to promote improved quality of life. This shift requires us to identify where best to utilize our resources to allow for the …

The Effect Of A Lifestyle Intervention On Psychosocial Factors And Medication Adherence In African-Americans, Telisa A. Spikes, Erin Ferranti, Carolyn Reilly, Sandra B. Dunbar, Melinda Higgins

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Sunday, September 18, 2016:

CVD risk factors and components of Metabolic syndrome affect AAs at higher rates when compared to Caucasians. Lifestyle, psychosocial status and adherence to treatment are factors relating to worse CVD outcomes. A culturally sensitive lifestyle intervention focusing on health behaviors was evaluated for effects on psychosocial factors and medication adherence.

Tanzania Nursing Book Drive Initiative: A Global Outreach, Marilyn R. Roy

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Monday, September 19, 2016:

Purpose: Render service to underdeveloped countries through book donation. Activity is related to: Serving Locally, Transforming Regionally, Leading Globally.

Background: On September 24, 2013, The First Lady of Tanzania Salma Kikwete visited Monmouth University to foster support and bring awareness to her foundation WAMA Wanawake na Maendeleo, or Women in Development and the launch of its new program, RAPID Women Model. This program aims to improve the quality of life for young girls, women and their families by teaching women strategies such as the impact of birth spacing, gender norms, and reproductive health. …

Succession Planning: Nurse Leaders Learning From Leaders To Promote Workforce Excellence, Kim Tharp-Barrie, Tracy Williams

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Monday, September 19, 2016:

The Nurse Leadership Intensive was designed specifically for nurse leaders wishing to advance to nurse executive positions and includes three tiers of nursing leaders: nurse fellows, nurse executives, nurse managers and educators. The academic-practice partnership was designed to prepare five cohorts of 20 to 30 baccalaureate prepared staff nurses as DNP graduates eligible for certification as advanced practice registered nurses (APRN). The three nurse intensive groups received formal developmental planning and mentoring with emphasis on high level operational issues, developing vision, financial and business acumen, and teamwork. Their practicum involved identification and leadership …

Stti Next Generation Leaders Task Force, Carole D. Liske, Eric Richard Hartley

Leadership Connection

Each Biennium, the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing President, Board of Directors, and Executive Director identify strategic goals that align with the long range plan to achieve the mission and vision of the professional organization. One stated goal is to promote the recruitment, retention, and engagement of new members who will be serving as the next generation leaders. To address this goal, STTI has formed a Task Force - the Next Generation Leaders Task Force. The Task Force is composed of selected STTI seasoned and emerging leaders from around the globe. The Next Generation Leaders Task Force …

Sleep Deprivation And The Potential Impact On Nursing Students Practice And Health, Cynthia M. Thomas, Constance E. Mcintosh, Ruthie Lamar

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Monday, September 19, 2016:

Nursing students are an important part of the overall healthcare team. In addition to the didactic aspect of nursing student education, students also complete required clinical experiences in a variety of healthcare organizations. Today's nursing students are often engaged in full or part time employment, sometimes working 12-hour shifts (Robinson, 2011). Obtaining nursing clinical sites has become more difficult due to increased competition because Schools of Nursing are jockeying for the same sites which leads to decreased clinical day availability. This problem has often led faculty to place students in the clinical site …

Situational Teaching In Nursing Effectiveness Of Workplace Violence Prevention, Jin-Lain Ming, Hei-Mei Huang, Shiao-Pei Hung

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Monday, September 19, 2016:

Workplace violence (WPV) is a serious issue in nursing in the healthcare setting. Healthcare workers are nearly four times more likely to be injured and require time away from work as a result of workplace violence (WPV) than all workers in the private sector combined. Prevention focused education is an important strategy to reduce the risk of violence. Patient violence against nurses in their work environments is a widespread global concern. A high prevalence of violent events impacts the well-being of nurses and may also impair overall ward climate. However, it has been …

Simulation As Replacement For Clinical In Nursing Education: Ratios Of Simulation To Clinical Replacement Time, Tiffany Leanne Zyniewicz

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Monday, September 19, 2016:

The purpose of this poster presentation is to summarize the state of the knowledge on the use of simulation as a replacement for traditional clinical in undergraduate nursing education with a specific focus on the ratios of simulation to traditional clinical replacement time selected by schools and colleges of nursing.

Service Leadership: The Role Of Supervision In Advanced Nursing Practice, Renee Simone

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Monday, September 19, 2016:

Significant attention in research and education has been paid to the importance of leadership in nursing, especially for the developing role of the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)/Nurse Practitioner (NP) (Metzger & Rivers, 2014; Severinsson, Johansson & Lindquist, 2014; Dale et al., 2013; Taylor, 2013; Queiros, 2014). Supervision as one aspect of leadership has been linked primarily with managerial responsibilities and mentorship for new nurses (Moked & Crach-Zahavy, 2016). Efforts have been made to capture and quantify both the harmful sequelae of unsupportive supervisory relationships on staff and positive behaviors among managers and …

Servant Leadership In The Emergency Room, Chris Allen Joyner

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Monday, September 19, 2016:

Doing business the same way it was done ten years ago is not feasible and will cause the facility to fall behind the times and become stagnant. Having fresh ideas and processes are inevitable to keep up with the ever-changing ways of healthcare. The key is to not chase a specific metric, especially when dealing with patient satisfaction, but to observe the overall process. Servant leadership is a tool that when implemented raises the patients satisfaction and increases the scores for the metrics. It is also important to remember the success is measured …

Retaining The Online Rn To Bsn Nursing Student: Does Instructor Immediacy Matter?, Jennifer K. Dellantonio

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Monday, September 19, 2016:

The academic success and retention of nursing students has gained increased attention as the United States endures the most severe nursing shortage in history. While there is a need for greater numbers of registered nurses in general, there is a specific need to increase the baccalaureate prepared nurse to 80 percent by 2020 (AACN, 2008; IOM, 2011). In response to meeting this current educational need, the growth of online RN-to-BSN nursing programs fulfills this demand. Improving retention in these particular programs will help meet the demands for increasing numbers of BSN-educated nurses. Leadership …

Retention Rate Of New Graduate Nurses, Lynelle F. Callender

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Monday, September 19, 2016: Retention Rate of New Graduate Nurses: The Creation and Implementation of an Electronic Survey Questionnaire Lynelle F. Callender, DNP, RN, PHN, INS Abstract: The continued turnover of newly hired graduated nurses (GNs) impacts the culture of retention on a national, regional, and departmental level. In the case of a hospital located in Central Florida, factors determining why new GN retention rates are decreasing have not been identified. The Human Resource (HR) Department, gathered statistical data on hires and separations of new GNs from June 2014 to May 2015, but the factors contributing to …

Reducing Falls In Long-Term Care With Root Cause Analysis Method, Michelle L. Antanovich

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Monday, September 19, 2016:

Falls among the elderly are a public health problem that has economic and quality of life burdens not only to the individual patient, but also to society. The Joint Commission identified patient-safety goals to improve patient safety by attempting to eliminate any identifiable risk factors. There are multiple factors that lead to falls in the elderly. All stakeholders need to be aware of these risk factors and implement preventative strategies to assist this vulnerable population in the overall improved quality of care. This economic burden is substantial and increases the likelihood of mortality …

Quality Improvement Of Documentation Of The Use Of Chlorhexidine In Patients With Central Venous Catheters, Dani Palmer, Margaret Miles

Leadership Connection

The objectives of this poster presentation are to (1) determine the causes for the lack of documentation of chlorhexidine (Hibiclens) in patients with central lines, then (2) differentiate the reasons for these causes. A central venous catheter is an intravenous port placed in a large vein of a patient. Central venous catheters are direct access devices that allow healthcare providers to deliver long-term treatments to their patients; furthermore, these devices are used for administration of fluids, medications, parental nutrition, and the drawing of labs. According to the Joint Commission, 'CVCs are the most frequent cause of health care-associated bloodstream infections.' …

Reducing Ed Length Of Stay: Designing An Evidence-Based Guideline For Oral Contrast Use In Cts, Andrea K. Slivinski

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Sunday, September 18, 2016:

Purpose: Organizations should adopt evidence-based strategies to reduce ED length of stay and improve the overall patient experience. The purpose of this project was to construct an evidence based practice guideline to support the use of oral contrast in abdominopelvic CTs.

Relevance/Significance: Prolonged emergency department length of stay has gained attention and momentum in the healthcare arena over the last several years. ED crowding and inefficient processing of patients have negatively affected quality of care, leading to increased inpatient mortality, adverse events, lengthier inpatient stays, and increased overall resource use. ED length of …

Quality Enhancement Plan: Interprofessional Educational Program To Improve Nursing Students' Self-Efficacy In Scholarly Written Communication, Linda C. Tibbits, Lela Hobby-Burns, Jeanette Lee Plodek, Rustian C. Phelps

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Monday, September 19, 2016:

This presentation describes Nursing and English departments' interprofessional strategies to create two sequential writing courses for an online RN to BSN nursing program. This collaborative effort created learning activities to educate students on how to effectively write for academic and business purposes.