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National Faculty And Staff Nurse Survey On Collaboration In The Clinical Learning Environment, Katie Hooven Jun 2019

National Faculty And Staff Nurse Survey On Collaboration In The Clinical Learning Environment, Katie Hooven

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Contributions to student learning from nursing faculty member and staff nurses are equally important in clinical education. Data was collected with the Collaboration in the Clinical Learning Environment (CCLE) Scale. 882 participants responded comprised of staff nurses, nursing faculty members, and nurses who worked in academia and practice concurrently.


Advanced Practice Nurses Attitudes To Suicide: Examining Qualitative Data, Susan L. Glodstein Jun 2019

Advanced Practice Nurses Attitudes To Suicide: Examining Qualitative Data, Susan L. Glodstein

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

A study conducted in 2017 analyzed quantitative data comparing 2 groups of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) and their attitudes to suicide, the tenth leading cause of death nationally. This presenter examines qualitative data, comments made by APRN participants in the study, to raise awareness and foster prevention of suicide.


Medical-Surgical Nurses' Evidence-Based Practice Beliefs, Linda H. Yoder, Teresa-Lynn Hinkley, Robin Hertel, Lynn Gallagher-Ford Jun 2019

Medical-Surgical Nurses' Evidence-Based Practice Beliefs, Linda H. Yoder, Teresa-Lynn Hinkley, Robin Hertel, Lynn Gallagher-Ford

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The findings from this study demonstrate the evidence-based practice beliefs of nurses surveyed from the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nursing (AMSN) or who are certified as medical-surgical nurses from the Medical-Surgical Nursing certification Board (MSNCB).


Effects Of A Low-Cost Evidence-Based Nutrition Program On Obesity In A Worksite Wellness Initiative, Loureen S. Downes, Amy M. Iannone Jun 2019

Effects Of A Low-Cost Evidence-Based Nutrition Program On Obesity In A Worksite Wellness Initiative, Loureen S. Downes, Amy M. Iannone

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The presentation will describe the impact of a low-cost, evidence-based nutrition education intervention used in a worksite wellness initiative to decrease body mass index, improve healthy eating habits and physical activity. Implications for practice and future research will be addressed.


Changes In Baccalaureate Nursing Students' Perceptions About Caring For Dying Patients, Helen M. Taggart, Pamela L. Mahan, Haresh Rochani Jun 2019

Changes In Baccalaureate Nursing Students' Perceptions About Caring For Dying Patients, Helen M. Taggart, Pamela L. Mahan, Haresh Rochani

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purposes of this study were to determine the changes in attitudes of baccalaureate nursing students toward caring for the dying from the beginning to the end of a baccalaureate nursing program and identify factors that influence students' perceptions. A multi method study was utilized.


Theory-To-Practice: Bi-Strategic Resource Control, A Core Component Of Bullies' Workplace Influence And Power, Laura Cox Dzurec Jun 2019

Theory-To-Practice: Bi-Strategic Resource Control, A Core Component Of Bullies' Workplace Influence And Power, Laura Cox Dzurec

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This presentation contributes to clarifying one potential source of workplace bullying tenacity: bullies' bi-strategic control tactics. Simultaneously engaging in pro-social and aggressive actions to exert control bi-strategically, bullies may exact and sustain their damaging influence over others. This study illustrates how through this control, bullies contribute broadly to wokplace dysfunction.


Enhancing Opportunities For Nurse Practitioner Students Through Global Collaborations, Vanessa Amore Jones, Jon Thompson Jun 2019

Enhancing Opportunities For Nurse Practitioner Students Through Global Collaborations, Vanessa Amore Jones, Jon Thompson

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Nurse practitioner programs are experiencing difficultly securing clinical placement for their students. Global service-learning programs are one strategy that can be utilized for clinical hours and engage students in international research. This presentation describes how global collaborations and partnerships can help accomplish NP program goals and improve community health outcomes.


The Theory-Practice Link For Beginning Students In The Us And Uk: A Qualitative Study, Thayer Mcgahee, Betty Abraham-Settles, Nirmala Arunasalam Jun 2019

The Theory-Practice Link For Beginning Students In The Us And Uk: A Qualitative Study, Thayer Mcgahee, Betty Abraham-Settles, Nirmala Arunasalam

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This qualitative research was a collaborative project with faculty in the UK and the US to explore and compare the theory-practice link with beginning nursing students. A unique tool (ZMET) was utilized to guide the interviews of study participants, and interpretive hermeneutic phenomenology provided the framework for interpretation of data.


The Implementation And Evaluation Of Interprofessional Education (Ipe) In The Graduate Nursing Program, Persephone Vargas, Kem Louie, Betty Kollia, Michael Figueroa, Toni Lasala, Racine Emmons Hindelong Jun 2019

The Implementation And Evaluation Of Interprofessional Education (Ipe) In The Graduate Nursing Program, Persephone Vargas, Kem Louie, Betty Kollia, Michael Figueroa, Toni Lasala, Racine Emmons Hindelong

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The World Health Organization regards IPE as one of the most promising strategies to achieve effective collaborative practice in healthcare settings. This presentation discusses the implementation and evaluation of IPE in the graduate nursing program. The results show improvement in the students' collaborative and teamwork competencies through IPE.


The Lived Experience Of Nursing Students With Mental Health Concerns: Recovering Not Condemned, Carmen Hust Jun 2019

The Lived Experience Of Nursing Students With Mental Health Concerns: Recovering Not Condemned, Carmen Hust

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) study explored the lived experience of baccalaureate nursing students with mental health concerns within the corporate post secondary institution. Study findings have implications for institutional policy be it university or regulatory body, student resources on campus and curricula.


Improving Student Learning Outcomes Through A Collaborative, Experiential Learning, Interdisciplinary, Nursing And Education International Partnership, Mureen Shaw, Courtney Berrien Jun 2019

Improving Student Learning Outcomes Through A Collaborative, Experiential Learning, Interdisciplinary, Nursing And Education International Partnership, Mureen Shaw, Courtney Berrien

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The collaborative Barry University/ Port-de-Paix, Haiti Nursing and Education International Learning Partnership (NEILP), provided opportunities for interdisciplinary learning-development among pre-professional and professional Haitian nurses and teachers during exploratory/immersive trips to Haiti in 2016 and 2017, leading to the development of faculty/student research opportunities, enhanced service-learning courses, academic engaged learning opportunities.


Contribution Of Short-Term Medical Mission (Stmms) To City Of Canaan, Haiti: Clinic Of Hope, Lydia Honorata Albuquerque, Accamma Kallel Jun 2019

Contribution Of Short-Term Medical Mission (Stmms) To City Of Canaan, Haiti: Clinic Of Hope, Lydia Honorata Albuquerque, Accamma Kallel

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Participants will be able to understand the importance of short term medical mission on health and well being of the recipient country. The community needs assessment was completed by implementing a Community needs assessment survey.


Complementary And Alternative Medicines For Pain Management: Acute Care Nurses' Knowledge And Treatment Beliefs, Nicole J. Brewer, Stephanie L. Turrise, Yeoun Soo Kim-Godwin, Richard S. Jr. Pond Jun 2019

Complementary And Alternative Medicines For Pain Management: Acute Care Nurses' Knowledge And Treatment Beliefs, Nicole J. Brewer, Stephanie L. Turrise, Yeoun Soo Kim-Godwin, Richard S. Jr. Pond

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Participants will learn about acute care nurses knowledge, attitudes and beliefs concerning complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) for pain management and how they relate to referrals for CAM therapies.


Nurses' Perception Of Practice Change, Elise N. Arsenault Knudsen, Linsey M. Steege Jun 2019

Nurses' Perception Of Practice Change, Elise N. Arsenault Knudsen, Linsey M. Steege

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Nurses are perfectly positioned to provide high quality evidence-based care. However, aligning their practice with new EBPs requires nurses to change their practice. This qualitative study explored a minimally studied area of how hospital nurses' perceive practice change and what influences them to change their practice.


Us And Scottish Teen's Reflections On Sexual Risk Reduction: Common Healthcare Intervention Challenges Across Continents, Dianne Morrison-Beedy Jun 2019

Us And Scottish Teen's Reflections On Sexual Risk Reduction: Common Healthcare Intervention Challenges Across Continents, Dianne Morrison-Beedy

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Tailored sexual risk reduction interventions for teens can be guided by formative focus group data. Results of three separate studies with US and Scottish teens identified similar risk and protective behaviors and concerns across sexually active and abstinent teens. Themes identified that differed by gender concerned safety and sexual gratification.


Caesarean Section Surgical Site Infection And Associated Personal Patient Risk Factors: An Integrative Review, Monina Hernandez, Suzette Dela Cruz-Regalo Jun 2019

Caesarean Section Surgical Site Infection And Associated Personal Patient Risk Factors: An Integrative Review, Monina Hernandez, Suzette Dela Cruz-Regalo

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

An integrative literature review was conducted using four databases CINAHL, Discover, PubMed and Science Direct to provide a critical evaluation of published research on caesarean section surgical site infection and associated personal patient risk factors.


Men In Nursing: The Meaning Of Our Work, Sue A. Anderson Jun 2019

Men In Nursing: The Meaning Of Our Work, Sue A. Anderson

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Nursing workforce diversity is essential for safe and relevant care. In the U.S. only 8% of nurses are men. In a Photovoice project, male students and nurses described their call to nursing, the experience and meaning found in their work. This information may improve recruitment efforts and better focus education.


Comparing The Incidence Rate Of Pressure Injury Development In The Acute Adult Sci Patient, Cynthia Gayle Barney Jun 2019

Comparing The Incidence Rate Of Pressure Injury Development In The Acute Adult Sci Patient, Cynthia Gayle Barney

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Over a period of 59 months two ICUs were reviewed, comparing the incidence of pressure injury (PI) development for acute adult SCI patients placed onto a spinal stabilization table (SST). Control group used original SST seat hatch cushion, experimental group used a substitute cushion with significant results, zero PI development.


The Effectiveness Of A Nursing Simulation-Based Learning Program On Students' Competence And Learning Satisfaction, Hsiu-Rong Cheng, Ying-Fen Tseng, Yu-Ching Tu, Yueh-Ping Li Jun 2019

The Effectiveness Of A Nursing Simulation-Based Learning Program On Students' Competence And Learning Satisfaction, Hsiu-Rong Cheng, Ying-Fen Tseng, Yu-Ching Tu, Yueh-Ping Li

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Compared with the control group, the experimental group had significant higher scores of adult nursing skill test and fundamental nursing skill test, learning satisfaction, and higher passing rate of Professional and Technical Examinations of a registered nurse.


Courageous Caring Conversations: A Pathway To Retention And Resilience, Brenda Kucirka, Mary Baumberger-Henry Jun 2019

Courageous Caring Conversations: A Pathway To Retention And Resilience, Brenda Kucirka, Mary Baumberger-Henry

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This innovative strategy uses an adaptation of Schwartz Healthcare Rounds to establish a culture of respect and caring. Courageous Caring Conversations encourage faculty to explore ethical dilemmas and challenging academic or collegial situations that occur over the course of the semester. This practice supports establishment of a healthy academic workplace.


Military Veterans Transitioning To The Student Role In Civilian Nursing Programs, Roberta Rolland Jun 2019

Military Veterans Transitioning To The Student Role In Civilian Nursing Programs, Roberta Rolland

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

A phenomenological approach was used to explore Military Veterans transitioning to civilian nursing programs. Four themes emerged, Preparation by Default, Making Sense, Drawing the Line, and No One Left Behind. Findings support Military liaisons and peer mentoring within civilian nursing programs.


A Phenomenological Study Investigating Faculty Developing As Scholarly Writers, Teresa Shellenbarger, Elizabeth A. Gazza Jun 2019

A Phenomenological Study Investigating Faculty Developing As Scholarly Writers, Teresa Shellenbarger, Elizabeth A. Gazza

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This presentation discusses a hermeneutic phenomenological study with 12 nursing faculty that uncovered their experience developing as scholarly writers. Five themes of scholarly writing development emerged and will be shared.


Blending Interprofessional Education And Population Health: Helping Students Gain Interprofessional Skills And Confidence, Susan B. Connor, Paula Byrne Jun 2019

Blending Interprofessional Education And Population Health: Helping Students Gain Interprofessional Skills And Confidence, Susan B. Connor, Paula Byrne

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The effectiveness of a hybrid interprofessional educational (IPE) experience using the veteran population as an exemplar was examined. Pre- and post- course measurements were collected over four consecutive semesters. Changes in students' views toward IP teamwork, community centeredness, and professional biases were observed with intermediate to large effect sizes.


Global Collaborations Using Emerging Technologies To Promote Teaching Innovations, Anna Aultman, Pamela V. O'Neal, Amelia Lanz Jun 2019

Global Collaborations Using Emerging Technologies To Promote Teaching Innovations, Anna Aultman, Pamela V. O'Neal, Amelia Lanz

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This session will discuss innovative technology advances to connect with global partners to improve individual learning and promote positive patient clinical outcomes. The focus will be on applying a learning theory to telehealth, simulation, and digital teaching approaches to promote learning of complex concepts.


Development Of A Dashboard To Monitor Employee Wellness Data, Heather Carter-Templeton, Gary F. Templeton, Leslie G. Cole, Barbara Ann Graves Jun 2019

Development Of A Dashboard To Monitor Employee Wellness Data, Heather Carter-Templeton, Gary F. Templeton, Leslie G. Cole, Barbara Ann Graves

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Dashboards are graphical displays that integrate disparate related data sources enable swift interpretation of large datasets, often unloading cognitive burden. This project illuminated how dashboards can provide practice-based evidence, allowing for expeditious monitoring and evaluations of the impact on specific and targeted health initiatives in the workplace.


The Business Case For Improving Joy In Practice, Roberta Christopher Jun 2019

The Business Case For Improving Joy In Practice, Roberta Christopher

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Provides nurse leaders and educators with 4 key steps they can take to improve and build a business case for Joy in Practice to achieving quality and safety outcomes, and improved nursing satisfaction. Process can be modified for academic settings.


The Interrelationship Between Emotional Intelligence, Stress, And Coping Strategies Among Undergraduate Nursing Students, Nerissa Asturias, Debra Sr. Kerr, Sharon Andrew, Gayelene Boardman Jun 2019

The Interrelationship Between Emotional Intelligence, Stress, And Coping Strategies Among Undergraduate Nursing Students, Nerissa Asturias, Debra Sr. Kerr, Sharon Andrew, Gayelene Boardman

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Describes the interrelationship of emotional intelligence, perceived stress, psychological distress and coping strategies; and how each factor influence each other. This study is also able to identify key problem areas that can have a negative impact on the health or academic achievements of nursing students.


Engaging Registered Nurses In Interventional Research To Improve Outcomes In A Vulnerable Population, Jean Dowling Dols, Katie A. Chargualaf Jun 2019

Engaging Registered Nurses In Interventional Research To Improve Outcomes In A Vulnerable Population, Jean Dowling Dols, Katie A. Chargualaf

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

After a nursing research study identified readmission risks/causes following kidney transplant, an academic-practice partnership facilitated the implementation of a nurse-led intervention study employing educational materials and teaching methods congruent with linguistic preference and educational level. Findings support engaging registered nurses in efforts to improve outcomes in a vulnerable population.


A Cns-Led Initiative To Reduce Red Blood Cell Transfusions In Adult Critical Care Patients, Douglas H. Sutton, Pamela E. Stetina Jun 2019

A Cns-Led Initiative To Reduce Red Blood Cell Transfusions In Adult Critical Care Patients, Douglas H. Sutton, Pamela E. Stetina

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this clinical quality improvement project was to minimize the number of red blood cell transfusion units in adult critical care patients while maintaining optimal physiological hematologic outcomes. Comparison of pre-intervention with post intervention data reveals fewer transfusions can maintain hematologic integrity without complications.


Best Practices In A Faculty-Led Study Abroad Course, Cynthia Anderson Elverson, Ruth Klawiter Jun 2019

Best Practices In A Faculty-Led Study Abroad Course, Cynthia Anderson Elverson, Ruth Klawiter

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This presentation includes a description of the authors' application of best practices in service learning with guided reflection strategies to promote cultural learning in a faculty-led study abroad course. Examples of the processes and outcomes of guided reflection strategies are included.