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Preparing Nurse Faculty Leaders Through A Mentored Leadership Experience, Karen L. Gorton, Kay Clevenger, Omar Ali

Nursing Education Research Conference (NERC)

Session presented on Saturday, April 9, 2016:

The 2010 Institute of Medicine report, The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health, calls for health organizations, including nursing organizations and nursing schools, to "provide nurses greater opportunities to gain leadership skills and put them into practice." In an effort to prepare the next generation of leaders in nursing education, the Sigma Theta Tau International/Chamberlain College of Nursing Center for Excellence in Nursing Education (CENE) offers leadership development programs for full-time nursing faculty who wish to increase their leadership acumen. Often times, faculty members are thrust into leadership positions without adequate preparation. …

Gardening/Yard Work And Depressive Symptoms In African Americans, Elisa R. Torres, Carolyn M. Sampselle, David L. Ronis, Harold W. Neighbors, Kimberlee A. Gretebeck

College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications

Background

The purpose of this study was to examine the frequency of gardening/yard work in relation to depressive symptoms in African-Americans while controlling for biological and social factors.

Methods

A secondary analysis was performed on the National Survey of American Life (n = 2,903) using logistic regression for complex samples. Gardening/Yard work was measured by self-reported frequency. Depressive symptoms were measured with the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression scale.

Results

Biological and social factors, not gardening/yard work, were associated with depressive symptoms.

Conclusions

Biological and social factors may need to be addressed before the association between gardening/yard work and depressive …

Insomnia Is Associated With Suicide Attempt In Middle-Aged And Older Adults With Depression, Daniel Kay, Alexandre Y. Dombrovski, Daniel J. Buysse, Charles F. Reynolds Iii, Amy Begley, Katalin Szanto

Faculty Publications

Background—Insomnia increases in prevalence with age, is strongly associated with depression, and has been identified as a risk factor for suicide in several studies. The aim of this study was to determine whether insomnia severity varies between those who have attempted suicide (n = 72), those who only contemplate suicide (n = 28), and those who are depressed but have no suicidal ideation or attempt history (n = 35).

Methods—Participants were middle-aged and older adults (Age 44–87, M = 66 years) with depression. Insomnia severity was measured as the sum of the early, middle, and late insomnia items from the …

Enrollment Report, Spring 2016, Planning, Research, And Policy Analysis

Enrollment Reports (2004-2019)

Enrollment Report for Spring 2016 for Illinois State University

Keeping It Safe: Aging In Place Among Rural Older Adults, Gina G. Peek, Alex J. Bishop

Journal of Extension

The purpose of the study addressed in this article was to identify ways to reduce risk and improve safe aging in place among rural older adults. Resident and Extension faculty and county educators visited study participants at home to assess functional capacity and the home environment. Extension professionals may be uniquely positioned to provide programming to help older adults age in place. Aging in place programming may help improve quality of life for older adults and their family members and caregivers.

Development And Implementation Of A Culturally Tailored, Community-Based Intervention To Raise Awareness Of Brain Health Among African Americans, Mary Ann K. Hall, Ashani Johnson-Turbes, Felicia T. Fuller, Petra Niles, Shileah Cantey-Mcdonald

Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice

African Americans bear a disproportionate burden of age-related cognitive impairment in the United States compared to Whites or Hispanics. African Americans experience greater prevalence, higher risk, and lower rates of treatment and diagnosis for dementia. In response to these health disparities the Alzheimer’s Association developed and implemented the Healthy Brain Initiative (HBI) demonstration project, the first community-level intervention to help reduce health disparities related to cognitive impairment among African Americans. The HBI promotes awareness of brain health, understanding of the heart-brain connection, and seeks to increase African American baby boomers engagement in health-protective behaviors to promote brain and overall health. …

The Bg News March 31, 2016, Bowling Green State University

BG News (Student Newspaper)

The BGSU campus student newspaper. March 31, 2016. Volume 95-Issue 55.

The Influence Of Preceptor Training On Nurse Satisfaction And Role Confidence, Beth Marquez

Nursing Education Research Conference (NERC)

Session presented on Saturday, April 9, 2016, and Friday, April 8, 2016: Healthcare organizations today are faced with significant financial and operational challenges. Nurse turnover results in an average financial loss between $4.21M and 6.02M in hospitals with retention challenges. (Nursing Solutions, Inc. [NSI], 2014). Job satisfaction and role confidence are distinctively linked to nurse retention. By 2020, half a million nurses will retire, resulting in a significant loss in nursing expertise (Cazier & Spaulding, 2014). Retention of existing nursing staff is critical to the financial and operational sustainability of healthcare systems. Increased turnover is a catalyst to a rise …

Development Of An Interprofessional Health Education (Ipe) Program, Barbara Heise

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Evaluation of Academic Objectives We proposed to develop documentary videos on each discipline to highlight their strengths and what that discipline can bring to a team.

We also proposed to add an IPE course that would include TeamSTEPPS and crucial conversations education, approach other disciplines and work with our community partners.

Learning By Living: Empathy Learned Through An Extended Medical Education Immersion Project, Ianna Hondros-Mccarthy, Philip Barber, Marilyn R. Gugliucci

Geriatric Medicine Faculty Publications

Introduction: Medical student training and experiences in nursing homes are often viewed as negative; however, long-term care services represent a growing aspect of our medical system that receives little attention in medical education. The University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine Learning by Living Nursing Home Immersion Project accelerates students learning about older adult care and the importance of empathy. Methods: Learning by Living applies qualitative ethnographic/autobiographic research methods to answer the question: “What is it like for me to live the life of an older adult nursing home resident?” Two first year medical students (female, 25 y/o & …

N404 Nursing Care Of The Diverse Veteran Population In Rural And Urban Settings, Ron Ulberg, Kent Blad

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Evaluation of how well the academic objectives of the proposal were met:

The academic objectives of the MEG proposal were met and exceeded. Specifically, students were exposed to local and national venues in which Veterans and their history are prevalent. Examples of this include visits by the students and faculty to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, VA Medical Center War Related Injury and Illness Study Center, Arlington National Cemetery, US Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Memorial, WW I Memorial, WW II Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Vietnam War Memorial, Museum of American History, etc. We also met with Senator Mike Lee …

Gardner-Webb Hunt School Of Nursing Partners With Community For Medical, Spiritual Ministry, Office Of University Communications

Gardner-Webb NewsCenter Archive

In addition to providing world-class healthcare training for its students, the Gardner-Webb University Hunt School of Nursing connects with the surrounding community to offer medical, educational and ministry resources to improve the overall well being of residents. Those commitments were on display recently in a partnership with the N.C. Baptist Men, Crestview Baptist Church and several other local agencies that joined to provide uninsured men with tests for glucose and cholesterol levels, screenings for depression and other conditions, and information on topics such as nutrition and disease prevention.Volunteers with the N.C. Baptist Men parked the organization’s mobile Health Screening Ministry …

Virtual Life And Death: Preparing Nursing Students For End-Of-Life Care, Leona A. Konieczny

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on Tuesday, November 10, 2015:

How does the educator prepare students for the profound experience of providing care at end-of-life? Technology can be used to provide the knowledge and skills needed before the nursing student faces this situation in the reality of the clinical experience. The learning laboratory using simulation provides exposure in the affective area. In a gerontological course prior to the clinical experience, nursing students meet a virtual patient. Over the course of the semester, the students meet, interview, and assess this a virtual female adult patient. There is an unfolding case study that is presented …

Leadership With Intention And Impact, Heidi K. Holmes, Veronique Boscart, Deborah F. Cleeter Bailey

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on Saturday, November 7, 2015 and Sunday, November 8, 2015: Introduction: The Geriatric Nursing Leadership Academy (GNLA), prepares nurses to lead multidisciplinary teams to improve health care to older adults (STTI, 2015). In addition to scopes of influence that are assessed and developed, the GNLA also assists and supports each participant to develop and implement an interprofessional project centered on improving geriatric health outcomes (STTI, 2015). The measurement of success as a Fellow in the GNLA is not based on awareness and knowledge, but on behavioral changes and impact on care. My development and transition as a leader …

Using 3 Dimensional Simulation In Nursing Education, Renee R. Wright

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on Saturday, November 7, 2015 and Sunday, November 8, 2015:

Simulation has been used since the 1960's in aviation and the armed forces. Today simulation is emerging as a teaching pedagogy. Simulated patient scenarios provide students with experiences they may not be exposed to in an actual clinical setting. Virtual simulation allows students to observe and care for patients in real life context. Thus allowing students to practice in safe and nonthreatening environment. Anxiety is decreased because no actual harm will to come to a live patient. Students can learn from their errors without putting the patient at …

New Reference For Physicians Treating Hiv Patients With Chronic Pain, Alicia Rohan

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Leadership Development Through The Nurse Faculty Leadership Academy (Nfla) And A Nurse Practitioner (Np) Education Project, Amita Avadhani, Ruthanne Kuiper, Barbara J. Patterson

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on Saturday, November 7, 2015 and Sunday, November 8, 2015:

Background: Advancement of nursing education as well as its sustainability rests on the leadership skills of the nursing faculty. Therefore leadership development of novice nurse faculty is critical to the future of nursing education. Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) and Elsevier sponsored Nurse Faculty Leadership Academy (NFLA) is a structured leadership-mentoring program designed to develop upcoming nursing faculty. The program encompasses expert guidance from a leadership mentor and the direction from a faculty advisor to facilitate the success of the faculty scholar through successful implementation of a nursing …

The Limitations Of Body Mass Index (Bmi) As An Obesity Assessment Scale And The Implications For Practice: A Nursing Perspective, Sinead Impey

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on Saturday, November 7, 2015 and Sunday, November 8, 2015:

Rising obesity rates have a significant impact on morbidity, mortality and subsequent delivery of health services globally. Therefore accurate assessment of individual weight status is vital (Carpenter et al. 2013). Although, frequently used in clinical practice and research, the ability of the body mass index (BMI) to accurately assess obesity in individuals has been much criticised. Raising awareness among nursing staff of the limitations of BMI is important. By understanding the various inadequacies, the use of BMI as an assessment tool for obesity, and thereby a proxy measure …

Safety Auditing As A Nursing Accountability Measure For Hospital Fall Prevention, Nicole Huntley, Johanna Crock, Kaycee Shiskowsky

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on Tuesday, November 10, 2015:

Preventing falls is important to patient safety. Despite 15 years of focused, evidence-based efforts our hospital was not consistently reducing falls to desired benchmarks. Decreasing falls through a sustainable culture change where healthcare providers are held accountable for intervention compliance was instituted. Institution of a baseline then quarterly Safety Audits by Fall Unit Peer Leaders in every hospital area. The Safety Audit Form is a visual representation of evidence and hospital policy based intervention requirements based on a patient's Fall Risk Assessment Score. The Safety Audits were performed from the Form and afforded …

Using Guided Imagery To Reduce Pain And Anxiety, Linda C. Cole

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on Tuesday, November 10, 2015: Background: The Institute of Medicine in 2011 reported over 100 million American adults are affected by chronic pain which is more than the combination of those affected with heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Also the United States is estimated spends up to $635 billion annually in medical treatment and lost productivity due to chronic pain. The 2007 National Health Interview Survey reported 38% of American adults use some form of integrative or complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine estimates CAM use accounts for $33.9 billion total …

Animal Assisted Therapy Effects On Quality Of Life, Jessica C. Carroll, Emily M. Amack, Madeline P. Curry, Amber M. Cessarich, Jenny D. Beaver

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on Saturday, November 7, 2015 and Sunday, November 8, 2015:

Purpose: To see if animal assisted therapy improves quality of life in adult patients. PICO Question: In adult patients, will animal assisted therapy increase quality of life?

Components/Processes: We searched CINHAL and PubMed using the terms "animal therapy," "inpatient," "quality of life," "pet therapy," "mood," "anxiety," "depression," "QOL," "animal assisted therapy," "loneliness," "dog therapy," "cat therapy." We selected five articles: two were experimental, two were quasi-experimental, and one was qualitative.

Discussion of Results: Most of the studies supported animal-assisted therapy as a useful intervention for increasing quality of …

A Changed Approach In The Management Of Chronic Non-Cancer Pain In Older Adults, Lisa R. Binns-Emerick, Mary Beth Lepczyk, Claudia Jean Beverly

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on Saturday, November 7, 2015 and Sunday, November 8, 2015:

Inappropriate use of opiate medication for the management of chronic pain by older adults is fraught with challenges for the patient as well as healthcare providers. The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) recently changed the scheduling of hydrocodone combination products which created an opportunity to change pain management prescribing patterns and use for our elderly patients. The number of older adults, with their ever more complex needs, will continue to increase as the baby boomers age in our country thus having nurse leaders poised to address these needs within …

Family Caregivers' Perceptions Of The Resistiveness To Care They Experience Caring For People With Dementia, Pamela C. Spigelmyer

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Family caregivers today are co-providers of care, assuming care once provided by professional nurses. Although rewarding at times, providing care for people with dementia is challenging, stressful, and places the overall well being of the family caregiver at risk. Resistiveness to care is one notably stressful experience for family caregivers. Currently nursing research related to resistiveness to care focuses on observed behaviors but does not address family caregivers' perceptions of the episodes of resistiveness. Family caregivers' perceptions are their reality of the experience therefore, needs to be fully understood. Since perceptions of experiences drive the meaning assigned to the experience …

Leading Practices In Geriatric Care: Building A Dermal Defense Team Makes A Difference!, Desales Foster

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on Monday, November 9, 2015: The task of building and maintaining a dermal defense team requires commitment from all hospital units and administration. This commitment begins with the creation of a champion role. Each unit in the hospital has a nurse champion who represents the unit and each champion performs monthly prevalence studies, educates staff, and communicates findings via email and poster presentations. Education of champions starts with NDNQI pressure ulcer education using the four modules to teach staff how to perform a prevalence study. Once this education was complete the staff rounds with the dermal defense team …

Driving Patient Outcomes Through Clinical Decision Support Systems And Nurse-Directed Protocols, Amy Glasofer

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on Tuesday, November 10, 2015:

Background: Nurse-directed catheter removal protocols (NDCRPs) are a recommended strategy to promote prompt removal of unnecessary urinary catheters, thus reducing patient risk for catheter associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI). However, implementation of NDCRPs has not been widespread, and adoption of protocol recommendations is even lower. Clinical decision support systems (CDSSs) have the potential to improve patient outcomes by delivering evidence-based guidance to frontline nurses in the course of their workflow. This study explored the effect of a CDSS promoting NDCR on the rates of NDCR, CAUTI, and urinary catheter utilization at a mid-sized …

The Effects Of A Diabetes Support Group Among Underserved: A Feasibility Study, Patricia K. Gatlin, Jillian Inouye

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Background: Diabetes is a global health care problem with increasing number in all countries. Particularly, underserved diverse individuals in the United States are among the hardest hit by diabetes, having higher rates of diabetes and poorer outcomes (Black, 2002; Hu, Shi, Rane, Jinsheng, & Chen, 2014; Lanting, Joung, Mackenbach, Lamberts, & Bootsma, 2005; Mokdad et al., 2001; Saydah & Lochner, 2010; Wild, McKnight, McConnachie, & Lindsay, 2010). Good self-management can improve glucose control and improve diabetes complications. However, this can be challenging to achieve due to multiple factors among the underserved (Black, 2002; Hu et al., 2014; Lanting et al., …

A Formative Program Evaluation Of Electronic Clinical Tracking System Documentation To Meet National Core Competencies, Lynette Smith, M. Laurie Branstetter

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Electronic clinical tracking systems are used in many educational institutions of higher learning to document advanced practice registered nursing students' clinical experiences. Students' clinical experiences are constructed according to the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties core competencies. These competencies form a basis for evaluation of advanced practice registered nursing programs. Healthcare clinicians and educators are expected to provide evidence-based clinical practices for students. No previous studies have evaluated the use of electronic clinical tracking systems to validate students' clinical experiences in meeting national core competencies. Medatrax, an electronic clinical tracking system, is evaluated using a formative program evaluation approach …

A Retrospective Study Exploring Nursing Sensitive Interventions For Patients On A Skilled Nursing Unit In A Rural Midwest Hospital, Carol-Ann Moseley

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on Monday, November 9, 2015:

Purpose and Research Questions: The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of nursing interventions on a skilled nursing unit (SNU) when a change in patient health status was identified. Patient characteristics were correlated with specific variables such as Rothman Index (RI) scores and 30-day readmission status. Nurses could then implement specific individualized interventions to improve patient outcomes. The study questions were: a) What are the characteristics of our SNU patients? and b) Can use of the RI discharge score alert the nurse to the need for increased interventions to lower …

Engaging Nursing Students In Health Promotion Research And Practice, Donna M. Callaghan

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on Monday, November 9, 2015:

Purpose: The purpose of this presentation is to highlight nursing student engagement in a nursing faculty member's program of research. This program of research investigated the effects of three faith community nurse-led educational programs in promoting healthy behaviors in adults. Three pre-licensure nursing honors students participated in the implementation and evaluation of two of the health promotion programs. The development of the health promotion programs was based on the relationships identified by Callaghan (2003, 2005, 2006) among the variables of health-promoting self-care behaviors (Pender, Murdaugh, & Parsons, 2002), self-care self-efficacy (Bandura, 1997), and …

An Analysis Of Nursing Preparation To Meet The Demands Of The Largest U.S. Patient Population, Kim K. Kuebler

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on Sunday, November 8, 2015:

Americans aged 65 and older compared to people aged 20-64 is expected to rise by 80% over the next decade. The oldest of the 80 million baby boomers reached age 65 in 2011 and, more than a quarter of all Americans - or three out of four - are estimated to have at least two or more chronic conditions or behavioral health problems. Currently 75% of the American population is living with and dying from symptomatic chronic conditions contributing to the costliest health care in the US. The Affordable Care Act has provided …