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Health Benefits Of Pet Ownership For Older Adults, Molly Cook, Sydney Busch

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background: Over the last few decades, life expectancy has increased causing a significant rise and rising number of senior citizens. This has resulted in greater demand and spending in healthcare for this growing population, due to, the increase risk for health problems that are associated with older age.

Objectives: The purpose of this literature review is to examine the health benefits of pet ownership for older adults. This study will provide information on what health benefits come with pet ownership, and how this can affect the elderly population.

Method: A computerized integrative review was conducted using various combinations of the …

Fostering Acceptance Of Sexual Identity And Expression Of The Lgbt Community In The Classroom, Jennifer A. Specht

Nursing Education Research Conference (NERC)

An exploration of pedagogical practices and perceptions of nursing faculty related to LGBT-related content serves to support students' acceptance of sexual identity and expression. This investigation includes a qualitative aspect to understand the practices of nursing faculty, and a quantitative aspect measuring nursing faculty attitudes related to the LGBT community.

Cultivating A Culture Of Resilience: A Nursing Leadership Initiative, Deirdre O'Flaherty, Joyce J. Fitzpatrick, Mary Joy Garcia-Dia, Tatiana Arreglado, Jean Dinapoli

Nursing Education Research Conference (NERC)

Nurse leaders can use resilience as a theoretical framework in creating and planning staff development programs as the profession addresses nurses' satisfaction, engagement, adverse workplace environments, and recruitment and retention challenges. Active participation of nurses through mentorship, critical thinking, building hardiness aids in the development and strengthening of personal resilience.

Use Of A Conversion Table Toward Safe Implementation Of A Hyperglycemic Crises Protocol, Renee Murray-Bachmann, Deirdre O'Flaherty, Seon Lewis-Holman, Shawanda M. Patterson, Simone Ashman

Nursing Education Research Conference (NERC)

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS) are medical emergencies associated with increased morbidity, mortality and healthcare costs. The development of a conversion table, versus nursing estimation, for insulin titration was adopted to assure accuracy of insulin drip calculation while fostering an environment of safety for staff and patients.

Approaches To Hypertension Management In Patients Over Eighty Years Old, Lillia Budd

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

Weaving Connections: Utilizing A Library-Social Work Partnership To Build Information Literacy Skills, David Vess, Laura Trull

Libraries

While evidence continues to build that information literacy (IL) is taught across university and college curricula at all student levels (Junsbai, Lowe & Tagge, 2016), challenges connecting IL to those curricula in meaningful ways persist (Julien, Gross, & Latham, 2018; Klomsri & Tedre, 2016; Bombaro 2013). Blending IL into social work education beyond traditional one-shot library sessions also remains a challenge as evidenced by the dearth of literature demonstrating sound instruction and assessment practices of IL in social work programs (Bausman & Ward, 2016; Kayser, Bowers, Jiang, & Bussey 2013; Johnson, Whitfield, & Grohe, 2011; Ismail, 2009; Brustman & Bernnard …

Non-Pharmacological Treatment Options For Quality Sleep In Elderly, Kamilla Gundersen

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

Gc Minutes Mar 15, 2018, Graduate Council

Graduate Council Minutes

No abstract provided.

Authentic Learning In Healthcare Education: A Systemic Review, Juhee Lee, Juyeon Bae, Moonki Choi

Nursing Education Research Conference (NERC)

Authentic learning is defined that learners given to opportunity to investigate the nearly as possible real clinical cases. It provided more creative and constructive learning experiences for healthcare providers. Thus scientific curricula based on authentic environment were very important to healthcare provider education.

Lgbtq Cultural Competency For Nurses, Tyler Traister

Nursing Education Research Conference (NERC)

The purpose of this study is to establish a baseline understanding of the knowledge and attitude of registered nurses about LGBTQ people as well as measure the impact of a newly designed educational intervention on their knowledge and attitudes.

Interprofessional Educational Collaboration Between Graduate Outpatient Pharmacy And Bsn Community Health Nursing Students, Valerie C. Sauda, Frank Mcgrady

Nursing Education Research Conference (NERC)

A collaboration between pharmacy/nursing faculty was created to increase interprofessional education opportunities for pharmacy and BSN nursing students in community based settings. Learning goals included development of knowledge and skills in teamwork, collaboration, and medication safety within community settings. Case studies, simulation, and clinical experiences were teaching methods used.

Vaccination In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients – Case Report, Jenny Weyers

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

Exploring The Experiences Of Dnp-Prepared Nurses Enrolled In A Dnp-To-Phd Pathway Program, Aaron Michael Sebach, Kristy S. Chunta

Nursing Education Research Conference (NERC)

Currently two terminal degrees in nursing have been identified by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing: the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). This qualitative descriptive study explored the experiences of DNP to PhD pathway students.

Pathways To Progress: Academic Support For Students In Nursing Education Programs, Mary Wombwell

Nursing Education Research Conference (NERC)

This poster presentation describes the outcomes of an Academic Support Program (ASP) to promote academic success for students. Outcome data is included to demonstrate retention rates, program outcomes and NCLEX results realized from this ASP.

Use Of Electronic Clinical Tracking System For Documenting Competency Achievement In A Dnp Program, Dianne E. Slager, Kaitlin Demaagd

Nursing Education Research Conference (NERC)

Use of an electronic clinical tracking system (ECTS) helped DNP students to identify clinical goals to document development of progressive independence and responsibility in clinical practice. Development and monitoring of personal learning goals incorporated an ECTS to scaffold learning across a clinical course to build competency accountability and confidence.

Complexity Measures For Quantifying Changes In Electroencephalogram In Alzheimer's Disease, Ali H.Husseen Al-Nuaimi, Emmanuel Jammeh, Lingfen Sun, Emmanuel Ifeachor

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

No abstract provided.

Refusing To Let The Dust Settle: Creative Evaluation Of A Concept-Based Curriculum, Jeannette M. Kates, Mary E. Hanson-Zalot, Julia M. Ward, Jamie Marie Smith, Valerie Ann Clary-Muronda

Nursing Education Research Conference (NERC)

A concept-based curriculum was implemented at our College of Nursing. Evaluation data collected over four semesters generated deliverables including: three-year curriculum assessment and evaluation plan, revised concept/exemplar map, analysis of standardized test scores, revision of pharmacology course content, and faculty feedback regarding active learning strategies and book resources.

The Medical Student Collaborative: An Innovative Model To Improve Interprofessional Collaboration, Communication, And Patient Care, Holly Lynn Losurdo, Heather Joy Cook, Michelle Sweet, Christine S. Tsai, Brittany Wells, Jonathan K. Shipley, Shonda Morrow

Nursing Education Research Conference (NERC)

This evidence-based project demonstrates the power of interprofessional collaboration and education in facilitating effective patient-centered care. The Medical Student Collaborative affords medical students the opportunity to work alongside an experienced critical care outreach nurse. Students describe the Collaborative as a valuable experience reporting improved confidence, communication, and understanding of roles.

What Makes Super‐Aged Nations Happier? Exploring Critical Factors Of Happiness Among Middle‐Aged Men And Women In Japan, Yoko Moriyama, Nanako Tamiya, Nobuyuki Kawachi, Maya Miyairi

Kinesiology and Health Science Faculty Publications

This study aimed to examine multiple factors associated with happiness from the perspective of gender difference among a middle‐aged Japanese population. A total of 865 participants (male = 344, female = 521) aged 40–64 years were divided into two groups (high and low) by their self‐reported level of happiness. Logistic regression analysis by gender was carried out. In men, high levels of happiness were significantly correlated with living with spouse, occupation, enough sleep, leading a normal life, and regular checkups; while low levels of happiness were significantly correlated with smoking and having two or more diseases. In women, low levels …

The Effect Of Virtual Clinical Simulation Debriefing On Clinical Decision Making, Tamara Jessica Brown

Nursing Education Research Conference (NERC)

The objective of this study to test the theory of experiential learning that learner reflection through debriefing is related to improved clinical decision making in undergraduate nursing students who utilize virtual clinical simulation as a learning strategy.

Nursing Specialty And Primary Ambulatory Care Education, Kirsten S. Garza, Elizabeth A. Sieber, Wing Man Eva Chau, Samantha Elise Noblejas, Sarah Hope Kagan

Nursing Education Research Conference (NERC)

Undergraduate nursing students from across the United States were surveyed to learn about the exposure that students perceive they have to specialty and primary ambulatory care settings during their nursing education.

Implementing Reverse Mentoring To Address Social Isolation Among Older Adults, Bethany M. Breck, Cory B. Dennis, Skye N. Leedahl

Human Development and Family Science Faculty Publications

Reverse mentoring is a means to address the social work Grand Challenge of social isolation. Among older adults, reverse mentoring can improve social connection by increasing the digital competence of older adults so they can use technology for social benefit, and by facilitating intergenerational connections with young adult mentors. In this paper, reverse mentoring is examined within an intergenerational program that serves older adults and utilizes the native technological knowledge and skills of young adults who mentor older adult participants. Qualitative data were collected through young adult mentor logs of each session, and through open-ended questions on the post-surveys collected …

Events & Outreach; 2018-03-10; Women Making History Program, Catherine Collins

Events and Outreach

No abstract provided.

2018 Oklahoma Research Day Guide Book, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma Research Day Abstracts

This is the 2018 Oklahoma Research Day Guide Book. This book does not contain abstracts.

09. Sociology, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma Research Day Abstracts

No abstract provided.

Health Literacy And Plan Choice: Implications For Medicare Managed Care, Rt Braun, Aj Barnes, Y Hanoch, Ad Federman

School of Psychology

BACKGROUND: Older adults with inadequate health literacy may have difficulty selecting optimal coverage when faced with multiple health insurance plans to choose from. OBJECTIVE: This study sought to examine how health literacy affects which Medicare Advantage plans seniors select. METHODS: We surveyed 311 Medicare beneficiaries who did not have concurrent Medicaid coverage. Participants chose from three Medicare Advantage plans: (1) lower-premium, less coverage; (2) higher-premium, more coverage; and (3) an intermediate option. Adjusted associations between health literacy, plan choice, and the importance of plan attributes in decision-making were tested using ordered and multinomial logistic regressions. KEY RESULTS: Beneficiaries with inadequate …

Sexual Expression Of Nursing Home Residents, Rodolfo A. Augilar

Nursing Education Research Conference (NERC)

Living longer, baby boomers will need specialized care offered by nursing homes to manage chronic conditions. This review explores the knowledge, attitudes, and experiences towards older people's sexuality and sexual expression in nursing homes - an important area of research to meet the needs of this emerging population.

Killi-Data News, Tyrone Genade

Killifish Research Review

This is the first edition of a new publication for KDI: Killi- Data News. It offers a brief review of killifish research as well as a round up of interesting anecdotal reports by killlifish hobbyists that may be of interest to professional scientists as well as other hobbyists. A Killi-Data News edition is planned for every 3 months depending on availability of content. The current format was chosen for easier on-screen reading. The font is legible when the document is printed 2-pages to a sheet of paper. Authors are encouraged to submit their own article summaries so as to best …

College Voice Vol. 41 No. 9, Connecticut College

2017-2018

No abstract provided.

The Statesman, V. 61, I. 21, Stony Brook University

Stony Brook Statesman-Sucolian

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