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Improving Accuracy Of I&O Documentation For Patients On A Medical-Surgical Telemetry Unit, Corinna Moskal

Master's Theses and Capstones

Background

This paper explores suggested ways to increase intake and output (I&O) monitoring accuracy on a medical-surgical telemetry unit. I&O is a crucial marker for many patients to examine their hydration status and intervention efficacy. Various articles were explored to see best practices and varied in setting and outcomes.

Local Problem

A medical-surgical telemetry unit was analyzed and found to have miscommunication in their ability to monitor I&O for patients' ordered fluid restrictions accurately. Patients may be ordered fluid limits for various reasons; however, the most frequent indication on this unit is for heart failure patients.

Methods

A medical-surgical telemetry …

Establishing A Protocol To Address Workplace Violence And Increase The Perceptions Of Safety Among Emergency Department Nurses: A Quality Improvement Initiative, Devan M. Robidoux

Master's Theses and Capstones

Background: Violence against emergency department nurses has become a widespread phenomenon that can greatly impact a nurse's job satisfaction and performance. Research has been scarce in examining the relationship between workplace violence and its underlying consequences. There remains a disconnect between precursors of violence against nurses perpetrated by patients and the cultural expectation that violence is a part of the nurses job and, subsequently, what they signed up for when going into the field. Nurses learn that having a greater understanding of the value in the lived experience of their patients leads to better quality delivery of care. However, culturally …

Reducing Violence In The Workplace: A Quality Improvement Project, Molly Mcqueeney

Master's Theses and Capstones

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Violence in the United States has significant impacts on the healthcare system. On average, there are about 7.8 per 1,000 workers yearly that experience violent injuries (Grossman & Choucair, 2019). In 2016, it was estimated that approximately $429 million was added to treat and prevent injuries to healthcare workers (Grossman & Choucair, 2019). By implementing the Broset Violence Checklist (BVC) as a screening tool for early identification of risk for violence, there is a possibility for a reduction in the number of violent occurrences in the workplace.

LOCAL PROBLEM: Within the given microsystem, there is a lack of …

Support Their Sleep: Enhancing Nurses' Knowledge And Implementation Of Non-Pharmacological Sleep Protocols To Improve Patient Rest, Recovery, And Reduce Cognitive Impairment., David C. Barry

Master's Theses and Capstones

Background: Sleep and rest play an influential role in promoting recovery and healing in humans. Hospitalized patients are at risk for altered sleep from hospitalization, illness, and stimulation from a hospital environment. Non-pharmacologic interventions preformed by nurses can help to improve sleep and sleep environment for patients.

Local problem: There was no protocol or available information regarding patient sleep promotion for nurses to references when caring for patients.

Methods: Nurses in the microsystem (n=8) were administered a pre/post questionnaire containing Likert scales and a short quiz containing knowledge-based questions. Questionnaires were distributed to nurses prior to and after …

Registered Nurse Competencies And The Implementation Of Self-Care Interventions Among Surgical Patients With Type Two Diabetes: A Quality Improvement Project, Elizabeth Fossum

Master's Theses and Capstones

Background: Type 2 Diabetes is a chronic disease that requires a holistic approach, an in-depth understanding of self-care, education comprehension, and an effective relationship between healthcare professionals and the individual patient (Saeed et al., 2018). Due to a variety of factors such as increased nurse-to-patient ratios, inconsistent education methods, and limited confidence levels among registered nurses, important treatment measures and discussion of one’s T2DM diagnoses are often not addressed. Initiatives to improve education methods and nursing confidence levels will create more effective treatment measures and discharge education. Local Problem: Registered nurses spend minimal time educating patients on the severity of …

M.C. 4-H - County 4-H Presents Flix Video Guide, Hannah Majewski

UNH Cooperative Extension

M.C. 4-H - County 4-H Presents FLIX Video Guide

M.C. 4-H - County 4-H Presents Demonstration Guide, Hannah Majewski

UNH Cooperative Extension

M.C. 4-H - County 4-H Presents Demonstration Guide

M.C. 4-H - County 4-H Presents Info Packet, Hannah Majewski

UNH Cooperative Extension

M.C. 4-H - County 4-H Presents Info Packet

M.C. 4-H - County 4-H Presents Public Speaking Guide, Hannah Majewski

UNH Cooperative Extension

M.C. 4-H - County 4-H Presents Public Speaking Guide

M.C. 4-H - County 4-H Presents Photography Guide, Hannah Majewski

UNH Cooperative Extension

M.C. 4-H - County 4-H Presents Photography Guide

4-H Rockingham & Strafford County Favorite Foods Festival Info Packet, Cooperative Extension

UNH Cooperative Extension

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Trees Tell Their Stories February 2023, Ray Berthiaume

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.

Maple Sugaring Tips For Beginners And Backyard Producers, Steven S. Roberge

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.

Meet Your 2024 Teen Conference Commissioners, Kristen Landau

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.

Woodlot Wanderings February 2023, Ray Berthiaume

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.

Strafford County Highlights 2022, Amy Loader

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.

Grafton County Highlights 2022, Amy Loader

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.

Caroll County Highlights 2022, Amy Loader

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.

Belknap County Highlights 2022, Amy Loader

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.

Merrimack County Highlights 2022, Amy Loader

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.

New Hampshire Highlights 2022, Amy Loader

UNH Cooperative Extension

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Hillsborough County Highlights 2022, Amy Loader

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.

Rockingham County Highlights 2022, Amy Loader

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.

Coös County Highlights 2022, Amy Loader

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.

2025 Teen Conference Participant Handbook, Kristen Landau

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.

Woodlot Wanderings March 2023, Ray Berthiaume

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.

Trees Tell Their Stories March 2023, Ray Berthiaume

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.

The Eastern Old-Growth Forest Conference Registration Form (Mail In), Unh Cooperative Extension

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.

Integrated Weed Management For Pastures And Hayfields, Carl Majewski, Nicholas D. Warren

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.

Cheshire County 4-H And Open Horse Show, Kim Bylancik

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.