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Impact Of Novel Rheumatic Heart Disease Education On Rwandan Nurses' Knowledge And Skills, Julie Carragher

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Untreated group A streptococcus pharyngitis, along with the resulting post-infection sequelae of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD) of young susceptible individuals occurs in lower income countries, including Rwanda. This is largely due to limited access health care and inadequate knowledge about the detection and treatment of the infection. Approximately 33 million people worldwide live with RHD. In Rwanda, the prevalence of RHD is estimated at 6.8 per 1000 school children. With only nine cardiologists serving a population of nearly fourteen million, there is a significant gap in accessible RHD care across the country. In Rwanda, nurses, …

A Real Medical Mission Clinic To Manage Cardiovascular Health Inequities And Improve Outcomes, Cynthia A. Borum, Byron Haitas

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in the United States.^1-4 Today, a gap exists with cardiovascular inequities in underserved communities relating to access to cardiac care.^1-4

In 2022, an experienced cardiologist and nurse practitioner leader established a once-a-month free faith-based cardiology clinic in Nashville and surrounding counties in Tennessee. The goal is to improve access to cardiac care^1-3 and contribute to quality health outcomes for the underserved.

Structure: A 501(c)(3) non-profit clinic structure was the framework for implementing the faith-based medical cardiology clinic.⁵ The faith-based cardiology clinic occurs one Saturday each month with voluntary …

Rn-Bsn Students Participating In Immersion Project Become Change Agents For Migrant Workers And Their Children, Marie O. Etienne, Nancy Henry, Patricia R. Messmer

Biennial Convention (CONV)

The purpose of the immersion was to serve/educate migrant workers/families in dire need of health care. Students participated in this immersion experience by caring for adults and children in a rural under-served population in a culturally competent manner.

Role Of Aprns In Promoting Population Health Within The Context Of International Medical Mission Trips, Elizabeth Ann Hoover

Biennial Convention (CONV)

APRNs contribute to improving global health outcomes through participation in short-term medical mission trips as leaders within interprofessional teams and through sustainable contributions of evidence-based practices for population centered changes. This project proposes an approach to improve health outcomes in vulnerable populations with unmet needs for the long term.

Reaching Across The Pond: Global Collaboration To Enhance Teaching And Learning, Tasha Turner-Bicknell, Rachel M. Smith-Steinert, Erika Ota, Maki Umeda

Biennial Convention (CONV)

By creating global experiences that are based in genuine respect and intellectual curiosity, nurse faculty have the opportunity to model cultural competence and lead by example in our effort to develop nursing students as good global citizens.

Influence Of International Service Learning On Cultural Competence, Tracey Long

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Knowing how best to teach nurses to become culturally competent is an important topic. This study examined the influence of international service learning on nursing students and nurses & its impact towards developing cultural competence. Does traveling and serving in another country really help nurses become more culturally competent?

Comparing The Effect Of Community Engagement On The Impact Of Water Filter Usage, Brooks N. Holt, Kim L. Larson

Biennial Convention (CONV)

The research team will conduct a household survey in summer 2019 to determine how community collaboration can influence the impact and use of household water filters on family health outcomes.

Integration Of Breast Health And Palliative Care In The Nursing Curriculum In Haiti, Mary Ellen Tresgallo, Marie Carmel Garcon, Jennifer Dohrn, Adena Bargad

Biennial Convention (CONV)

A three-day breast health and palliative care education symposium was conducted in Haiti (2018) to inform nursing curricula in an effort to improve breast health for Haitian women. The symposium was attended by nursing and midwifery educators and leaders in Haiti. Discussions are ongoing for future collaboration in these areas.

Best Practices For Nurses And Nurse Practitioners Working With Farmworkers During Hurricane Recovery, Jean Ann Davison

Biennial Convention (CONV)

The purpose of this project was to:

1. Assess the impact of Hurricane Florence among Eastern Carolina farmworkers.

2. Provide health screenings and outreaches to this vulnerable population to assist in recovery from Hurricane Florence.

3. Define and disseminate best practices for nurses and students to work with migrant farmworkers.

Becoming A Community Engaged Department In An Academic University, Joyce Pulcini, Carol Lang, Arlene Pericak, Sandra L. Davis, Mayri Leslie, Adriana D. Glenn, Karen Dawn

Biennial Convention (CONV)

This presentation will explore the concept of community engagement as an academic process and describe how a School of Nursing became a community-engaged Department in a University. Four examples of community engagement will be presented.

Collaborating To Upscale Graduate Nursing Education, Leadership, And Practice In Vietnam, Shelley F. Conroy

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Transcultural collaboration can be strategically initiated to develop leadership and upscale nursing practice. A successful partnership model has supported the design and launching of the first master's degree in nursing in Vietnam, providing for over 60 new nurse leaders, educators and researchers influencing population health outcomes through evidence-based practice.

Recommended Antiseptics For Killing Bacterial Growth In Neonatal Blue Bulb Syringes: Addressing A Clinical Issue, Linda Angell Hanson

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Blue Bulb Syringes (BBSs) are multi-use devices for clearing oronasal secretions in neonates and children. BBSs are known to harbor pathogenic bacteria; effective methods for disinfection are critical to prevent possible transmission of disease. This pilot experimental study identified three low-cost, widely-available antiseptics for killing bacterial growth in a BBS.

Advancing Nursing Leadership Through Global Health Policy, Jennifer S. Graber

Biennial Convention (CONV)

The purpose of this presentation is to illustrate the many opportunities for STTI chapter engagement that will impact global health and policy. Subsequently, STTI chapter involvement will not only engage members and increase STTI sustainability, but it will also advance nursing practice and policy through enhancing scholarship, leadership, and service.

The Need For Evidence-Based Practice In Intercultural Education For Nurses, Nicole K. Rhoades

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Intercultural Studies in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention can be incorporated in a Masters Certificate Program that focuses on Evidence Based Practice in Intercultural Education to be directed at nurses interested in global health.

Empowering Tnterprofessional Teams To Address The Healthcare Needs In Nigeria Through Community-Based Participatory Research, Tamara Dochelle Otey

Biennial Convention (CONV)

The purpose of this study was to empower an interprofessional Nigerian healthcare team with knowledge, attitudes, and skills to promote the health of the community and to provide services that are sustainable beyond the duration of a short-term medical mission for health promotion and disease prevention in Nigeria.

Staff Nurse Perspective On International Work And Leadership Opportunities, Anna Dermenchyan

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on Monday, November 9, 2015:

Through our Southern California STTI Research Consortium discussions, we discovered several outreach efforts are happening on our campuses and service settings that support the presidents theme "Serve Locally, Transform Regionally and Lead Globally". Further discussion led us to quantify what is being done to establish international involvement and to develop this symposium to share how you, your staff and students can become involved. Through this symposium we will cover the staff nurse perspective, the research opportunities and student nurse led development with international exposure and involvement. We will describe how relationships abroad are …

Exploring The Impact Of A Medical Mission Trip On Graduate Nurse Practice Perceptions, Ideals And Practice Implementation, Cindy Ford, Brenda Kinning, Amanda C. Raymundo, Charalene Ruble

Biennial Convention (CONV)

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

There is little debate about the significance of nursing educational experiences to promote cultural understanding as the population requiring care becomes increasingly diverse. Faculty are aware of the study abroad research results yielding positive learning outcomes such as participants reporting increased understanding of other cultures and a commitment to being a positive force for improvement of healthcare abroad and in their own community (Saenz & Holcomb, 2009); gains in substantive knowledge, changes in values and communication skills (Carpenter & Garcia, 2012) and increased understanding as well as uncomfortable, …

Providing Health Education And Disaster Preparedness Training In The Usa And Haiti: A Global Collaboration, Jacqueline Cassagnol

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on Saturday, November 7, 2015:

The purpose of this presentation is to describe how a Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) Region 14 member collaborated with STTI members and nurse leaders to provide health education and disaster preparedness training in the USA and Haiti. The STTI Region 14 member initiated community health projects and disaster preparedness projects in the United States of America (USA) and Haiti, in collaboration with STTI members and nurse leaders. From 2012 to 2014, over 15 projects were initiated in New York, USA and Leogane, Haiti. The projects were conducted through Worldwide Community First Responder, …

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 …

The Lived Experience Of Nurses In Rural Uganda, Linda S. Johanson

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on Monday, November 9, 2015:

In order to investigate the lived experience of nurses in rural Uganda this qualitative study was conducted in the summer of 2014. The researcher traveled to three bush villages in rural Uganda and interviewed seven nurses working in community clinics until data saturation was achieved. The interviews were taped and transcribed, then analyzed for themes. Three major themes emerged. Nurses in rural Uganda maintain a positive outlook in spite of harsh realities, they persevere out of a desire to help others, and they perceive nursing to be a notable and respected career in …

Stti Region 14: Connecting And Engaging Members Locally And Globally, Teresa Torsney, Ronn M. Callada, Jacqueline Cassagnol, Kirstin Patragnoni-Sauter

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on Saturday, November 7, 2015:

The purpose of this presentation is to describe how the Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) Region 14 Coordinator and Chapters incorporated STTI Mission and the 2013 Presidential Call to Action in their events and activities. The mission of STTI is to advance world health and celebrate nursing excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service. The 2013 STTI Presidential Call to Action challenged the organization and its members to "serve locally, transform regionally, and lead globally" incorporating themes of Servant Leadership, Connectedness, Transformation and Gratitude. This presentation will describe how the Region 14 Coordinator disseminated …

Understanding The Lived Experience Of Nursing Practice In Haiti, Lorraine E. Emeghebo, Judith C. James-Borga

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on Saturday, November 7, 2015:

With 80% of its population living below the poverty line, Haiti remains one of the lowest resource countries in the Western hemisphere. Compounding the high morbidly and mortality rates is the shortage of all levels of healthcare personnel including nurses. Most of the health care in Haiti is delivered by Registered Nurses (RN), the overwhelming majority of whom are diploma educated. Research shows that better nursing consistently leads to better outcomes for patients. Increasing the number of nurses with the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree is central to reducing morbidity and …

The Petal Project: Bringing The Community Together Through Service, Karen M. Parker, Natalie Ann Masco

Biennial Convention (CONV)

As we increasingly become a global community, one of the challenges faced by schools of nursing today is building awareness of and an opportunity for responsiveness to global healthcare needs (Memmott, et. al., 2010; Burgess, et. al, 2014). Since May of 2011, the student nurses and faculty at the Wegmans School of Nursing (WSON) at St. John Fisher College (SJFC) have been involved in an initiative to keep young girls in the developing world in school. The Petal Project began following a medical mission trip with undergraduate students to a school and health clinic in a rural town in the …

Achieving High Scores For Integrating Service Learning Into The Nursing Curriculum, Amy C. Pettigrew

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on: Tuesday, November 19, 2013: Service Learning supports the development and implementation of community-based nursing education in the academic programs of study at Miami Dade College Benjamin Leon School of Nursing. Our goal is to bring education to life by connecting the classroom to the community needs, helping our diverse students become men and women addressing the needs of a diverse community. Both the ASN and RN-BSN programs have a service learning component. In the ASN Community Health course students complete 40 service hours: 10 hours reflection and discussion; eight hours of orientation and community ethics; two hours …

Making Key Clinical Assessment Tools Accessible For Global Nursing Practice, Lucia Gonzales, Rose Mary Gee, Anne Floyd Koci

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Purpose: Taking up a global leadership role by providing hands-on nursing on international medical missions, inspires one to enhance giving and leading to yet another level. It is proposed that research incorporated into nursing science be shared with our healthcare colleagues in the Philippines and Ukraine. The purpose of this research is to prepare brief assessment tools for use in global populations. Assessment tools have provided valuable insights into our patients' health outcomes following nursing interventions, and in uncovering underlying reasons for complex symptomology. The KOCI Marginality Index-5 assesses marginality that is significantly positively correlated with anxiety and depression. Additionally, …