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Nursing Students Experience With Virtual Clinical Excursions, Alham Abuatiq Sep 2017

Nursing Students Experience With Virtual Clinical Excursions, Alham Abuatiq

Biennial Convention (CONV)

This is a mixed methods research study that investigated nursing students' perceptions about the effectiveness of implementing the Virtual Clinical Excursions (VCE) in nursing education.


Effect Of Genetic Education On Sickle Cell Disorder Screening Uptake Among Secondary School Students In Ilesa- East Local Government Area, Osun State, Nigeria, Oluwayemisi Elizabeth Olagunju, Fajemilehin Boluwaji Reuben Sep 2017

Effect Of Genetic Education On Sickle Cell Disorder Screening Uptake Among Secondary School Students In Ilesa- East Local Government Area, Osun State, Nigeria, Oluwayemisi Elizabeth Olagunju, Fajemilehin Boluwaji Reuben

Sigma Foundation for Nursing Research Grant Reports

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is becoming an epidemic in Nigeria. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of genetic education with counselling on uptake of genotype screening among secondary school students (SSS).


Interteaching: Enhancing The Classroom Experience For Baccaleaureate Nursing Students, Karen Estridge, Jacqueline K. Owens Sep 2017

Interteaching: Enhancing The Classroom Experience For Baccaleaureate Nursing Students, Karen Estridge, Jacqueline K. Owens

Biennial Convention (CONV)

This activity will explain the evidence-based method of instruction called Interteaching. Description of the process of course facilitation, classroom tools, improved student accountability, enhanced student-faculty interactions, and other benefits of this method will be discussed as results of the mixed study are shared.


Evaluating The Knowledge Of Those Who Teach: An Analysis Of Candidates' Performance On The Certified Nurse Educator (Cne) Examination, Tracy A. Ortelli Sep 2017

Evaluating The Knowledge Of Those Who Teach: An Analysis Of Candidates' Performance On The Certified Nurse Educator (Cne) Examination, Tracy A. Ortelli

Dissertations

This quantitative, retrospective, multivariate, non-experimental study examined the first-time performance of 2,673 academic nurse educators who took the CNE examination between September 28, 2005 and September 30, 2011. Post-positivism and Abbott's system of the professions theory served as the philosophical and theoretical underpinnings of this original research which attempted to determine if a relationship existed between educational preparation or years of full-time faculty employment (independent variables) and first-time pass/fail performance on the CNE examination and in each of content areas (dependent variables). The Chi-square test of independence revealed the lack of a statistically significant relationship between educational preparation and first-time …


Bringing The Simulation Lab To The Classroom, Susan E. Gresko, Patricia Digiacomo Sep 2017

Bringing The Simulation Lab To The Classroom, Susan E. Gresko, Patricia Digiacomo

Biennial Convention (CONV)

A realistic patient encounter that clinically challenges a team of learners either in a simulation suite or transmitted to a classroom will facilitate large group discussion. A pediatric simulation, transmitted via WebEx, allows for a large group of students to practice situational awareness concerning major patient safety violations.


Discharge Readiness For Parents With A Premature Infant Living In Appalachia, Kathy Zimmerman Sep 2017

Discharge Readiness For Parents With A Premature Infant Living In Appalachia, Kathy Zimmerman

Biennial Convention (CONV)

The audience will learn about the experiences of parents who have a premature infant and live in Appalachia regarding discharge readiness from the hospital and coping once at home. Discussion will include background, phenomenology study, interpretation of data with major and minor themes, and implications for practice.


Leading Through Evidence: Strategies To Implement Interprofessional Education (Ipe) In Nursing, Louise Racine, Hope Bilinski Sep 2017

Leading Through Evidence: Strategies To Implement Interprofessional Education (Ipe) In Nursing, Louise Racine, Hope Bilinski

Biennial Convention (CONV)

The purpose of this presentation is to demonstrate the need to lead through evidence in developing strategies to facilitate faculty development and increase readiness and confidence to engage in IPE activities.


Relationship Between Mentors' Qualities And Mentees' Successful Progression In A Nursing Phd Program, Donna M. Costello Nickitas, Miguel A. Villegas-Pantoja Sep 2017

Relationship Between Mentors' Qualities And Mentees' Successful Progression In A Nursing Phd Program, Donna M. Costello Nickitas, Miguel A. Villegas-Pantoja

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Mentors' qualities are elements that influence the doctoral education experience and may be essential for doctoral student's success. This descriptive correlational study provides evidence about the relationship between mentees progression in a doctoral program and their perception of mentor's skills.


Preparing Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Students For Abscess Incision And Drainage Skill Through Clinical Simulation, Bola Fadipe Sep 2017

Preparing Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Students For Abscess Incision And Drainage Skill Through Clinical Simulation, Bola Fadipe

Biennial Convention (CONV)

This project serves to develop, implement, and evaluate a simulation program to teach primary care nurse practitioners students incision and drainage skills. This program will opportunities for students to gain clinical competence on incising and draining an abscessed wound. Students would benefit from clinical preparation, since clinical autonomy is expected.


The Basic Social Psychological Process Of Faculty Experiencing Ethical Tension In Academia, Mary Baumberger-Henry, Brenda Kucirka Sep 2017

The Basic Social Psychological Process Of Faculty Experiencing Ethical Tension In Academia, Mary Baumberger-Henry, Brenda Kucirka

Biennial Convention (CONV)

This qualitative grounded theory study identified the ethical tension that occurs when faculty interacts in stressful and ethical situations with nursing students or colleagues. Learning to manage ethical tension may contribute to change factors that have a direct impact on modifying nurse academicians' intent to leave and the faculty shortage.


Ethical Issues In Nursing Education: A Scoping Review Of The Literature, Karen H. Morin Sep 2017

Ethical Issues In Nursing Education: A Scoping Review Of The Literature, Karen H. Morin

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Nurse educators frequently encounter ethical issues while interacting with students, peers, and other individuals. Earlier efforts related to ethical issues in nursing education indicate certain topics, such as unethical student behavior have been investigated. Yet, critical issues remain understudied. This scoping review extends this work.


Undergraduate Health Policy Education: Impacting The Future Of Nursing, Carol Ann Amann Sep 2017

Undergraduate Health Policy Education: Impacting The Future Of Nursing, Carol Ann Amann

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Research examined registered nurses political astuteness and involvement following an undergraduate course in health policy. Results indicated that health policy preparation was a valued component of their curriculum. Participants have pursued health policy advocacy roles within their respective organizations, locally, and at state and federal levels to impact health policy.


The Flipped Classroom Method: Exploration Of Nurse Educators' Perspectives Using Q-Methodology, Connie M. Barbour Sep 2017

The Flipped Classroom Method: Exploration Of Nurse Educators' Perspectives Using Q-Methodology, Connie M. Barbour

Biennial Convention (CONV)

There is minimal published research regarding the use of the Flipped Classroom Method (FCM) in pre-licensure nursing education. The purpose of this study was to use Q-methodology to explore the perceptions of nurse educators related to the use of the FCM in pre-licensure nursing programs.


Surviving Acquisitions: Perspectives Of Chief Nurse Executives, Ruthie L. Robinson, Stacey Knight Sep 2017

Surviving Acquisitions: Perspectives Of Chief Nurse Executives, Ruthie L. Robinson, Stacey Knight

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Hospital acquisitions are occurring weekly. This discussion reveals results of a qualitative study of Chief Nurse Executives from across the country who participated in acquisitions. Attendees will leave this session with a checklist of "what do do" and "what not to do" if faced with leading through an acquisition.


The Best Reward Types: Perceived By Registered Nurses, Jaana Seitovirta, Katri Vehvilainen-Julkunen, Lasse Mitronen, Tarja Kvist Sep 2017

The Best Reward Types: Perceived By Registered Nurses, Jaana Seitovirta, Katri Vehvilainen-Julkunen, Lasse Mitronen, Tarja Kvist

Biennial Convention (CONV)

The purpose of this presentation is to describe the best reward types perceived by registered nurse (RNs) in Finland. A cross sectional, descriptive questionnaire survey of registered nurses (n=402) in Finland was conducted in 2015. The study is a part of a research project of RNs' rewarding in Finland.


Fatigue: Impact On Sustainability Of Nurse Leader Role, Barbara J. Pinekenstein, Linsey M. Steege, Jessica G. Rainbow, Sarah Brzozwski, Elise N. Arsenault Knudsen Sep 2017

Fatigue: Impact On Sustainability Of Nurse Leader Role, Barbara J. Pinekenstein, Linsey M. Steege, Jessica G. Rainbow, Sarah Brzozwski, Elise N. Arsenault Knudsen

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Fatigue is a significant challenge in healthcare negatively impacting patient safety and employee turnover. Little is known about the consequences of fatigue in nurse leaders. A national survey of leaders identified fatigue as a significant issue, impacting how long they intend to stay in their current role.


Caregiver Strain: Assessment Of Stress And Needs For Caseworkers And Paraprofessionals Serving International Refugees, Dawn Garrett-Wright, Cheryl Wolf, Saundra Starks Sep 2017

Caregiver Strain: Assessment Of Stress And Needs For Caseworkers And Paraprofessionals Serving International Refugees, Dawn Garrett-Wright, Cheryl Wolf, Saundra Starks

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Increasing numbers of international refugees are being resettled in the U.S. Caregivers (caseworkers and paraprofessionals) are responsible for assisting these refugees in obtaining services related to education, healthcare, employment, and housing. During this session, the concerns and training needs of these refugee caregivers in a southeastern state will be discussed.


Complementary And Integrative Health Course: New Approach To Dnp Psychiatric Mental Health Learning, Gabrielle P. Abelard, Linda A. Lewandowski, Pamela Aselton, Clare F. Lamontagne, Raeann Genevieve Leblanc Sep 2017

Complementary And Integrative Health Course: New Approach To Dnp Psychiatric Mental Health Learning, Gabrielle P. Abelard, Linda A. Lewandowski, Pamela Aselton, Clare F. Lamontagne, Raeann Genevieve Leblanc

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Nurse Practitioner programs need to incorporate holistic, interprofessional, and person centered care competencies to prepare APRNs to deliver integrative collaborative care. An Innovative Course will be presented as a model approach to teaching Integrative Health Modalities with a focus on self care, chronic health conditions, and interprofessional collaboration.


Answering The Call For Improved Maternal Safety, Suzanne Lundeen Sep 2017

Answering The Call For Improved Maternal Safety, Suzanne Lundeen

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Over 600 women die each year in the United States as a result of pregnancy or delivery complications and approximately half of the maternal deaths have been determined to be preventable; the obstetric early warning system is a powerful process aimed at reducing and even preventing maternal morbidity.


A Collaborative Care Model For Management Of Comorbid Depression And Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases In Rwanda, Madeleine Mukeshimana Sep 2017

A Collaborative Care Model For Management Of Comorbid Depression And Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases In Rwanda, Madeleine Mukeshimana

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Participants should expect to learn how Collaborative Care Model (A model which is recommended by WHO to be implemented in all countries to manage the co-morbidity of depression and chronic non-communicable diseases) has been adapted and implemented to Rwandan context as a developing country.


Influencing Health Through Ipe: Perspectives On Rn-To-Bsn Education, Susan M. Strouse, Geraldine J. Terry, Janet E. Winter Sep 2017

Influencing Health Through Ipe: Perspectives On Rn-To-Bsn Education, Susan M. Strouse, Geraldine J. Terry, Janet E. Winter

Biennial Convention (CONV)

RN to BSN students offer unique perspectives on how interprofessional education intersects with their learning needs, and in turn, how they implement interprofessional collaboration and communication in practice as a means to improve patient outcomes. RN to BSN student perceptions revealed curricular implications for this growing population of nursing students.


Adoption Of Mobile Applications By Advanced Practice Providers, Susan Bowman Burpee, Joni L. Tornwall, Linda M. Quinlin Sep 2017

Adoption Of Mobile Applications By Advanced Practice Providers, Susan Bowman Burpee, Joni L. Tornwall, Linda M. Quinlin

Biennial Convention (CONV)

The breadth and depth of mobile medical applications (apps) for advanced practice providers is expanding rapidly. Learn which apps are used most often by advanced practice providers and how they are discovering and evaluating new apps. Find out which apps they are recommending to students and patients.


Email Interviews: The Decision-Making Process For Utilizing Electronic Data Collection In Qualitative Nursing Research, Janice E. Hawkins Sep 2017

Email Interviews: The Decision-Making Process For Utilizing Electronic Data Collection In Qualitative Nursing Research, Janice E. Hawkins

Biennial Convention (CONV)

A discussion of the potential advantages, disadvantages, and methodological fit of electronic data collection in qualitative research will assist nursing researchers in determining when to use technology assisted interviews in their research. The presenter will share personal experiences from a recent qualitative study involving email interviews of nurse educators.


Flipping The Classroom: Transformation Triggered By Veiled Saudi Nursing Millennials!, Mustafa Morris E. Bodrick Sep 2017

Flipping The Classroom: Transformation Triggered By Veiled Saudi Nursing Millennials!, Mustafa Morris E. Bodrick

Biennial Convention (CONV)

A Saudi female nurse millennial exclaimed, "this is so boring!" on a qualitative research methodology course. It was inflicting "death by PowerPoint"! The presentation depicts the journey over four years on how flipping of the classroom using social media and adult principles of learning produced positive results with learner engagement.


The Caring Culture In The Emergency Department, Theresa Bucco Sep 2017

The Caring Culture In The Emergency Department, Theresa Bucco

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Approximately 100 million people seek care in Emergency Departments yearly, which can be overwhelming for many Emergency Department (ED) nurses. Thus, caring for these patients and meeting their needs is challenging for ED nurses. This secondary analysis describes the caring culture (optimal caring vs barriers to caring) in the ED.


Innovation In Graduate Nursing Education: Teaching Health Policy Using An Evidence-Informed Health Policy Model, Jacqueline M. Loversidge Sep 2017

Innovation In Graduate Nursing Education: Teaching Health Policy Using An Evidence-Informed Health Policy Model, Jacqueline M. Loversidge

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Evidence-informed Health Policy (EIHP) is a model graduate nursing educators can integrate into health policy courses, to facilitate student understanding of policy and its concomitant, complex processes. EIHP and EBP foundations, steps, and components are compared, and strategies for using the EIHP model effectively in graduate education are described.


Postmortem Lessons: A Community-Based Model For Averting Maternal Mortality And Newborn Death In Ethiopia, Patrone Rebecca Risenga Sep 2017

Postmortem Lessons: A Community-Based Model For Averting Maternal Mortality And Newborn Death In Ethiopia, Patrone Rebecca Risenga

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Participants should expect to benefit from the new model developed for reducing maternal mortality and newborn death in Ethiopia. This may help participants to contribute positively in achieving sustainable development goals by saving mothers and babies.


Meta-Analysis Of The Effects Of Early Mobilization On Mechanically Ventilated Patients, Faygah Shibily Sep 2017

Meta-Analysis Of The Effects Of Early Mobilization On Mechanically Ventilated Patients, Faygah Shibily

Biennial Convention (CONV)

So far, there is no meta-analysis for early mobilization intervention of mechanically ventilated patients in the ICU setting has done. This provided the statistic synthesis for this intervention. This meta-analysis highlight the gap in the literature regarding this population.


The Effectiveness Of Virtual Clinical Simulation On The Transferability Of Clinical Nursing Skills To Practice, Susan Deane Sep 2017

The Effectiveness Of Virtual Clinical Simulation On The Transferability Of Clinical Nursing Skills To Practice, Susan Deane

Biennial Convention (CONV)

The changing health care system includes high acuity patients, increasing regulatory processes, and a shift to new paradigms in the delivery of nursing care. The use of Virtual Clinical Simulations (VCS) allows nurses to learn skills associated with remote technologies to meet the challenges of future health care systems.


Nurses And Spiritual Care: A Willingness To Go There, Brandon Michael Varilek, Shannon O'Connell-Persaud, Jessica Lee Stadick, Mary J. Isaacson, Mary Elizabeth Minton Sep 2017

Nurses And Spiritual Care: A Willingness To Go There, Brandon Michael Varilek, Shannon O'Connell-Persaud, Jessica Lee Stadick, Mary J. Isaacson, Mary Elizabeth Minton

Biennial Convention (CONV)

The purpose of this presentation is to share the qualitative findings specific to a nursing perspective on spiritual care based on a multi-method study conducted to explore nurse comfort with communication regarding palliative and end-of-life care. The study was guided by the COMFORT Communication Model.