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Pharmacokinetics And Safety Of A Single Dose Of Telavancin In Pediatric Subjects 2-17 Years Of Age., John S. Bradley, Jennifer Goldman, Laura P. James, Byron Kaelin, Breanne H Y Gibson, Antonio Arrieta

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

Antimicrobial resistance increases infection morbidity in both adults and children, necessitating the development of new therapeutic options. Telavancin, an antibiotic approved in the United States for certain bacterial infections in adults, has not been examined in pediatric patients. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the short-term safety and pharmacokinetics (PK) of a single intravenous infusion of telavancin in pediatric patients. Single-dose safety and PK of 10 mg/kg telavancin was investigated in pediatric subjects >12 months to ≤17 years of age with known or suspected bacterial infection. Plasma was collected up to 24-h post-infusion and analyzed for concentrations of …

2023-2024 November 15, Faculty Senate Minutes, State University Of New York At Cortland

Minutes

Faculty Senate Minutes; 2023-2024 November 15

SUNY Cortland Faculty Senate Committees Roster 2023-2024

Bridge To Practice: Program Initiation And Evaluation, Seung Kapusta, Dulce Torres, Sara Marzinski, Jeanne Hlebichuk, Jami Tutino

Nursing Research & Professional Development Conference

Background/Introduction: Mentoring is important in preparing nursing students to work in the complex health care work environment. A nurse’s personal and professional development is impacted through mentoring; however, the traditional clinical mentor and environment are not always conducive to the full mentoring relationship capacity.

Objective: The Bridge to Practice program was initiated in Fall 2022 as a partnership between a quaternary medical center site and local university to pair second year nursing students with experienced nurses to explore the reality of work environment, specialty practice settings, and mentorship. Information sessions are held monthly over nine months and lead by mentors …

Adding An Admission Nurse To Help Alleviate Staff's Workload Stress, Zharmaine Zafra

Nursing Research & Professional Development Conference

Background: Getting a lot of admissions during shift change challenges and stresses nurses because they feel they cannot not give adequate care to patients.

Local Problem: Clinical nurses on a surgical unit at a large, urban, Level 1 trauma center, expressed concern about heavy workload during admissions. Heavy workload during admission affects the stress level of the staff which could negatively impact the quality of care provided to all the patients.

Method: To reduce the workload stress of the nurses, the unit implemented an admission nurse role. Prior to implementation, a unit RN surveyed the nurses about how an admissions …

Promoting Vaginal Birth In The Nulliparous Term Singleton Vertex (Ntsv) Patient, Tina Davis-Larkin, Kim Kocur, Valerie Swiatkowski, Ellen Mcnicholas, Emily Welps, Laura Sylvester, Lindsay Brauneis, Maria Cava, Emily Wetherell

Nursing Research & Professional Development Conference

Background

Cesarean section (C-section) delivery can be a lifesaving procedure but is overused and can also be dangerous. Improvements focused on ‘first births’ (nulliparous, term, singleton, vertex (NTSV) deliveries) help prevent repeat C-sections.

Local Problem

The C-section rate for NTSV births in the Labor and Delivery (L&D) unit at a large, urban, Level 1 trauma center was 31.9% in January 2022, indicating C-section overuse and initiating a a unit goal to reduce the rate.

Method

We shared current C-section rates, required computer-based training modules about C-sections and vaginal births, discussed vaginal versus C-section criteria for each patient during morning huddles, …

Perfecting The Poke, Alyssa Krueger, Morgan Brill

Nursing Research & Professional Development Conference

Background/Introduction:

Aurora Medical Center Grafton Resource Nurses noted high volumes of requests to assist with peripheral intravenous catheter placements. Between January - October 2021, 868 requests were made for intravenous catheters to be placed by other resources. This data was brought to the nursing professional development team for evaluation. A significant need for directed efforts to grow nurse competency was identified. This included increased confidence in basic insertion skills and training nurses for complex placements utilizing ultrasound guidance.

Purpose or Objective:

Create a professional development program to increase nurse confidence with basic peripheral intravenous insertion skills and increase nurses trained …

Utilizing Simulation To Increase Confidence In Onboarding Care Managers & Social Workers, Tara Nixon, Elena Ochakovski, Jenn Mepham, Kari Congenie

Nursing Research & Professional Development Conference

Background

New hire inpatient care managers and social workers are often overwhelmed with the complexity of their new care coordination role. Role-play is a useful experiential strategy connecting theory to practice in a safe space. Use of standardized patients for communication simulation improves patient centeredness versus role playing, justifying organizational investment. Simulation helps learners reflect and analyze practice within a psychologically safe environment. A simulation-based advanced care transition program was adapted to provide onboarding teammates opportunities to experience complex care coordination situations aligning with organizational and regulatory requirements.

Purpose

The purpose of this project is to provide onboarding Inpatient Care …

Digital Transformation: Revitalizing Public Libraries As Inclusive Hubs For National Development, Bukunmi Paul Bello, Itunu Mary Adepegba

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Public libraries play a vital role in providing equitable access to information, resources, and digital skills development to advance socioeconomic goals. However, declining usage and widening digital divides pose adaptability challenges. This paper examines strategies for public libraries to leverage technologies and transform services to remain relevant, inclusive hubs supporting national development priorities. It analyzes the impacts of existing services like public computing and e-books while exploring barriers around funding constraints, infrastructure limitations, staffing shortages, and digital literacy gaps. These inhibit technology adoption, particularly across underserved rural communities.

Recommendations center on policies and partnerships to improve access, combined with investments …

November 15, 2023, The Dakota Student

The Dakota Student

No abstract provided.

Understanding Incarcerated Education: A Review Of The Digital And Gender Inequality Impacts Of Accessibility And Inclusivity Of Higher Education For Incarcerated Students, Bianca R. Parry Phd

Journal of Prison Education Research

Education in the correctional environment is endorsed as an effective rehabilitative tool linked to reducing recidivism and improving reintegration. Unfortunately, while researchers from the Global North are particularly active on the subject of the accessibility of digital education in corrections, the same cannot be said for the Global South. Of further concern is that few of the studies conducted have focused specifically on incarcerated women’s access to education. As discussed in the literature review to follow, research regarding higher education in corrections has the potential for expanding academics, stakeholders, and policy makers understanding of incarcerated students’ pathways towards education attainment. …

2023 November 15, Faculty Senate Minutes, State University Of New York At Cortland

Minutes

Faculty Senate Minutes, 2023 November 15

SUNY Cortland Faculty Senate Committees Roster 2023-2024

The Relationship Between Disruptive Physician Behavior, Nurse Job Satisfaction, And Nurse Intent To Leave., Lisa Marie Losito

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

Black Women's Experiences Of Receiving Telemedicine Prenatal Care During Covid-19, Dorothy Hiralien

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

The Challenges Of Minoritized Contingent Faculty In Higher Education, Edna Chun, Alvin Evans

Navigating Careers in Higher Education Series

The Challenges of Minoritized Contingent Faculty in Higher Education offers a probing and unvarnished look at the employment challenges of these faculty members in four-year institutions. With dramatic shifts in the faculty workforce and nearly three-quarters of instructional positions in United States institutions now off the tenure track, contingent faculty have become the essential, frontline workers of higher education. Remarkably little research attention has focused on the experiences of minoritized contingent faculty in this new academic underclass. Based on in-depth interviews coupled with extensive research, the book highlights the double marginalization that can occur due to secondary employment status in …

Co-Limitation Of Resources Reveals Adaptations Of A Tropical Tree To Heterogeneous Environments Along An Elevational Cline, Indira Paudel, Kyle M.E. Rose, Simon M. Landhausser, Douglass F. Jacobs

Purdue University Libraries Open Access Publishing Fund

Introduction: Plant species often exhibit significant variation in functional traits in populations along elevational gradients to cope with varying stress conditions. While plant development has been assumed to be most limited by a single resource, growing evidence suggests the potential for interactions of co-limiting resources to impact plant performance. Here, we aimed to determine how light, nitrogen, and water availability influence the growth and physiology of different populations of koa (Acacia koa), a tree species of concern that occurs across a large elevational gradient in tropical Hawaii, United States.

Methods: Populations from three seed sources [low (L), mid (M), and …

2023 November 15 - From My Notepads Newsletter, Office Of The President, East Tennessee State University, Brian Noland

From My Notepads: A Newsletter from President Brian Noland

No abstract provided.

Identification Of Biomarkers Of Sub-Lethal Algal Toxin Exposure In Atlantic Salmon (Salmo Salar) And Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus Tshawytscha) Using Differential Gene Expression Analysis, Brandon Ellingson

Biology Theses

Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) and Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) are important culturally, recreationally, economically, and are a common aquaculture species in Canada and the United States. In the Pacific Northwest, blooms of toxic algae result in millions of dollars annually in losses for salmonid aquaculture producers. Blooms of harmful cyanobacteria produce microcystins which have been linked to net-pen liver disease which has large financial impacts on net pen salmon operations. Microcystin-LR, the most toxic variant, bioaccumulates in the liver and disrupts normal cellular activity by inhibiting protein phosphatases leading to deleterious effects on growth, immune status, and liver function. To …

Use Of The Mmpi-3 With Catholic And Episcopal Seminary And Religious Life Applicants, Thomas G. Plante, Elena Peng

Psychology

Psychological evaluations and testing using the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) among other instruments have been used to screen clerical and religious life applicants for decades. While much research has been conducted and published regarding these evaluations, the newer MMPI-3 has not been examined among this population. This study reviewed MMPI-3 results from 18 applicants to seminary and religious life from the Roman Catholic and Episcopal faith traditions to determine if the participants are generally psychological healthy and if they have any consistent elevations in their MMPI-3 testing scores. Additionally, we examined MMPI-3 differences among Catholics versus Episcopal applicants. Our …

Multicenter Prospective Blinded Melanoma Detection Study With A Handheld Elastic Scattering Spectroscopy Device, Naiara Braghiroli

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Background: The elastic scattering spectroscopy (ESS) device (DermaSensor Inc., Miami, FL) is a noninvasive, painless, adjunctive tool for skin cancer detection.

Objectives: To investigate the performance of the ESS device in the detection of melanoma.

Methods: A prospective, investigator-blinded, multicenter study was conducted at 8 United States (US) and 2 Australian sites. All eligible skin lesions were clinically concerning for melanoma, examined with the ESS device, subsequently biopsied according to dermatologists' standard of care, and evaluated with histopathology. A total of 311 participants with 440 lesions were enrolled, including 44 melanomas (63.6% in situ and 36.4% invasive) and 44 severely …

Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation Report For The Year Ended June 30, 2022, Tennessee. Comptroller Of The Treasury.

Financial and Compliance Audit Reports

No abstract provided.

The Beat Goes On: Resuscitate Your Ecg Program, Tammy Lis, Frances Majca, Patti Stockhausen

Nursing Research & Professional Development Conference

Background/Introduction:

In response to the pandemic, electrocardiogram (ECG) rhythm interpretation education transitioned to an online, self-paced course with optional instructor-led virtual labs. Challenges included technology issues, limited learner engagement, inefficient use of instructor time, and low pass rates. Lab capacity was 30, but average attendance was 5.5. Prescheduled tutoring required instructor availability with only 25% of offerings attended. Legacy learning management system permitted multiple test attempts leading to competency concerns and inaccurate passing rate data.

Purpose or Objective:

Create an innovative hybrid ECG program engaging learners, increasing learner confidence and competence, while improving valuable human resource allocation.

Method or Evaluation: …

Keep Calm And Labor On! Use Of Aromatherapy In Labor And Delivery, Erica Biancalana, Tricia Green

Nursing Research & Professional Development Conference

Background and/or rationale

Labor pain is unavoidable and can be the biggest determining factor of the labor experience. In labor, a patient’s anxiety stimulates the sympathetic nervous system and releases stress related hormones, which increases the severity of pain. Nonpharmacologic interventions can decrease anxiety and the perception of pain. Benefits to nonpharmacologic strategies include sense of control when patients actively manage their pain, lack of serious side effects, minimal expense, and ease of use. Lavender aromatherapy can decrease labor anxiety while also decreasing pain perception.

Aim or purpose of the initiative

This EBP project purpose: Does utilizing aromatherapy with birthing …

"Coast"Ing Through Bedside Shift Report, Kristi Webster

Nursing Research & Professional Development Conference

Background: Multiple types of shift report exist, a “blended” bedside shift report incorporates verbal face to face between staff with a bedside component. Baseline audits in March 2023 showed during bedside report only 3% addressed codes status, 3% oxygen, 6% access, 3% safety, and 12% tubes and drains. Additional baseline data from March 2023 showed 71% compliance with No CPR band application and one fall. This prompted the PICO question: Does the use of a blended bedside report compared to traditional verbal report increase communication between staff?

Aim/Purpose: To implement blended shift report in one ICU at a quaternary medical …

Shared Governance Led Pilot To Implement A Multidisciplinary Case Review Process, Amanda Smith, Katalin Stanaszak, Venus Grice

Nursing Research & Professional Development Conference

Background:

Enterprise Population Health Ambulatory Care Management established Nursing Shared Governance Practice Council in 2022, aimed at identifying opportunities for process improvement to promote application of evidence-based best practice. Practice Council was tasked with developing a clinical case review process to implement within Ambulatory Care Management Midwest region.

Purpose of the initiative:

Evaluate current literature, and reflect on historic departmental practices, to create a Multidisciplinary Case Review process for use in Ambulatory Care Management.

Implementation Plan:

Practice Council conducted current/previous state analysis of case review processes across Ambulatory Care Management. Information was obtained on the purpose, frequency, duration, case identification …

Depression And Anxiety Of Care Partners During The Emergency Department Visit Of Older Adults With Cognitive Impairment, Nancy Glober, Anthony Perkins, Joshua Chodosh, Karen Connor, Sujuan Gao, Frank Messina, Malaz Boustani, Soo Borson, Nicole R. Fowler

Journal of Geriatric Emergency Medicine

Background: Older adults with cognitive impairment (CI) are more likely to visit the emergency department (ED) than those without CI. They are also more likely to suffer poor outcomes after an ED visit. Family and friends who serve as care partners contribute significant time and resources to the care of these patients and may need particular attention to their emotional needs during and after the ED encounter. In this study, we examined the association between patient and care partner characteristics on care partner depression and anxiety at the time of the ED visit.

Methods: Baseline data from 640 patient-care partner …

Strength In Numbers: Achieving Nurse Certifications For Large Groups Using A Three-Pronged Approach, Kristen Livermore

Nursing Research & Professional Development Conference

Background:

Literature suggests professional RN certification contributes to improved outcomes, yet little is known about what motivates nurses to become certified. (Solomon et al, 2016)

Objective:

Increase the percentage of qualified nurses with specialty certification on a single unit quickly.

Method:

The strategy incorporated a three-prong approach. 1) Create Commitment: generated excitement and provided nurses the opportunity to participate as a group with a concrete start and end date. 2) Comprehensive Study Plan: participating nurses were given a comprehensive study plan pathway. This included a weekly schedule of topics with study materials (posters, notes, videos) to keep the program manageable. …

Do Ask Do Tell: Improving Sexual Orientation And Gender Identity Documentation Completion Within Electronic Medical Records, Patrick Griggs

Nursing Research & Professional Development Conference

Background – Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and other (LGBTQIA+) patients represent a minority group in healthcare settings. This population is underrepresented due to many factors, including lack of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) reporting via electronic medical record (EMR) though it is a federally mandated policy. By not reporting SOGI for patients, underrepresentation of LGBTQIA+ health issues are reported. Increasing documentation of SOGI, patients can have their identities seen and ultimately helps improve health equity for LGBTQIA+ patients.

Purpose – Increase documentation in EMR related to patients’ sexual orientation, gender identity, sex assigned at birth, and pronouns in the …

Best Fit For Nurse Advancement: Program Development & Evaluation, Dulce Torres, Sara Marzinski, Jeannie Hlebichuk

Nursing Research & Professional Development Conference

Background: Nurses are provided resources and guidance early in their careers, but they need continued support, opportunities, and assistance to professionally develop and make next steps in their careers. Literature has shown that nurses report professional development as fundamental to the profession of nursing (Mlambo et al., 2021). Moreover, supporting nurses with development and career advancement has been shown to aid in retention (Williamson et al., 2022).

Purpose/Objective: The Best Fit for Nurse Advancement (BFNA) program was developed and implemented in 2022. The program’s purpose is to provide experienced nurses with the opportunity to explore professional development and career …

Coming Out Of Covid: Resuscitating Live Onboarding, Patricia Shafer, Claire Hackelberg

Nursing Research & Professional Development Conference

Background: Effective onboarding and orientation processes are critical for successful new hire engagement and retention. The COVID-19 pandemic caused disruption in the established in-person onboarding process leading to inconsistency and fragmentation. Evidence suggests that structured and supported on-the-job training is the most effective onboarding strategy (Frogeli et al., 2023). A program make-over was needed.

Purpose: To redesign the onboarding and orientation process for new nurses with effective and efficient process to address issues and increase satisfaction.

Method: Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Staff collaborated with the hospital and unit managers to gather input and redesign the on-boarding process for new hires. …

Using Simulation To Enhance Staff Skills In Massive Transfusion, Jennifer Peterburs, Tara Anderson

Nursing Research & Professional Development Conference

Background:

The Massive Transfusion Protocol refers to the administration of a large number of blood products quickly to an actively bleeding patient. Failure to adhere to the protocol leads to inappropriate patient care and wasted blood products. As many as two to four cases per month may occur at the hospital, a Level 2 Trauma Center. Audits identified care and documentation inconsistent with the protocol and inappropriate protocol activation.

Purpose:

To use a professional development activities to improve nurses and provider knowledge, skills, and documentation of the administration of massive transfusion per protocol.

Method:

A multidisciplinary team met to discuss …