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St. Luke's Today, 2003 Apr 25-May 1, Advocate Health - Midwest
St. Luke's Today, 2003 Apr 25-May 1, Advocate Health - Midwest
Historical Documents - Combined
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI: Employee newsletter published weekly, with information about what's happening at St. Luke's, as well as Metro Region goals and system-wide initiatives.
St. Luke's Today, 2003 Aug 1- 7, Advocate Health - Midwest
St. Luke's Today, 2003 Aug 1- 7, Advocate Health - Midwest
Historical Documents - Combined
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI: Employee newsletter published weekly, with information about what's happening at St. Luke's, as well as Metro Region goals and system-wide initiatives.
St. Luke's Today, 2003 Apr 18-24, Advocate Health - Midwest
St. Luke's Today, 2003 Apr 18-24, Advocate Health - Midwest
Historical Documents - Combined
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI: Employee newsletter published weekly, with information about what's happening at St. Luke's, as well as Metro Region goals and system-wide initiatives.
St. Luke's Today, 2003 Apr 4-10, Advocate Health - Midwest
St. Luke's Today, 2003 Apr 4-10, Advocate Health - Midwest
Historical Documents - Combined
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI: Employee newsletter published weekly, with information about what's happening at St. Luke's, as well as Metro Region goals and system-wide initiatives.
Trauma-Informed Collaborative Care In Adolescent And Young Adult (Aya) Oncology Survivorship Patients, Haleigh Mistry, Jessica Blanc
Trauma-Informed Collaborative Care In Adolescent And Young Adult (Aya) Oncology Survivorship Patients, Haleigh Mistry, Jessica Blanc
Cancer Survivorship Research Retreat
No abstract provided.
Enhancing Workforce Development In Construction Management Through Collaborative Teaching (Co-Teaching) Models, John Annor, Francois Jacobs
Enhancing Workforce Development In Construction Management Through Collaborative Teaching (Co-Teaching) Models, John Annor, Francois Jacobs
Online Journal for Workforce Education and Development
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a collaborative co-teaching initiative implemented across three educational institutions—the University of State, Community College, and High School—through two key construction courses: Construction Materials and Methods and Construction Safety. Designed to bridge gaps across educational levels, the initiative adopted a mixed-methods research approach to assess student learning outcomes, instructional effectiveness, and stakeholder perceptions. Quantitative data were collected from standardized assessments, including quizzes, a safety plan project, and exams administered across multiple years. Analytical techniques such as Welch's two-sample t-tests and Welch ANOVA were employed to compare student performance between and within institutions, adjusting for unequal …
Mentoring For Workforce Education And Development: Insights From Education And Broader Applicability, Ramiro Pesina
Mentoring For Workforce Education And Development: Insights From Education And Broader Applicability, Ramiro Pesina
Online Journal for Workforce Education and Development
Mentoring programs are pivotal to workforce education, bridging skill gaps and fostering employee retention across industries. Although this study focuses on mentoring practices within the education sector, its findings are broadly applicable to other professions where effective mentoring supports employee onboarding, retention, and professional growth. Through qualitative interviews with mentors and mentees in a North Texas school district, this study identifies key factors contributing to successful mentoring: structured sessions, effective leadership, and prioritization of mentor-mentee relationships. While the findings underscore the universal principles of mentoring, the application of these insights across various professions warrants further research. By situating these findings …
Minimal Supersolution Of Bsdes Driven By Continuous Martingales In A General Filtration, Badr Elmansouri, Mohamed El Otmani
Minimal Supersolution Of Bsdes Driven By Continuous Martingales In A General Filtration, Badr Elmansouri, Mohamed El Otmani
Journal of Stochastic Analysis
In this paper, we study minimal supersolutions of backward stochastic differential equations (BSDEs) driven by a continuous local martingale in a general filtration. We establish existence, uniqueness, and stability results under various mild conditions on the terminal value and the generator. Additionally, we explore the connection between the concept of non-linear expectation and minimal supersolutions, emphasizing the specific properties that are relevant to our framework. We also prove a general monotonic limit theorem and apply this result to determine the smallest constrained supersolution of a BSDE with a possibly non-convex constraint.
The Urgency Inflation Problem In Ai-Generated Promotions, Pranav Bhatnagar Mr
The Urgency Inflation Problem In Ai-Generated Promotions, Pranav Bhatnagar Mr
Defensive Publications Series
Generative AI systems are increasingly embedded within modern marketing pipelines, enabling organizations to produce high volumes of promotional copy with minimal human intervention. While these systems significantly improve content velocity and engagement optimization, they also introduce a subtle but material compliance and trust risk. In many real-world deployments, AI-generated marketing language exhibits amplified urgency signals such as artificial scarcity, time pressure framing, and exaggerated limited-availability claims that are not always proportionate to actual campaign constraints. Because these systems are frequently optimized for conversion performance, they may systematically favor phrasing that heightens perceived urgency even when supporting inventory, timing, or promotional …
Staff Education For Hypertension Diagnosis, Management, And Treatment, Philomena Ifeyinwa Chinemelu
Staff Education For Hypertension Diagnosis, Management, And Treatment, Philomena Ifeyinwa Chinemelu
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Hypertension (HTN) is a significant public health concern, and educating nursing staff is crucial to improving patient outcomes and supporting public health initiatives. This staff education project focused on improving the quality of hypertension management by empowering nurses to provide evidence-based, patient-centered care. The practice-focused question is as follows: Will HTN education improve staff knowledge of HTN diagnosis, treatment, and management? I employed a quantitative pre-test/post-test design to measure changes in staff (n = 10) knowledge before and after training. Descriptive statistics measure knowledge gain and the effectiveness of educational strategies. The pre-test percentage of correct answers improved from 79% …
Staff Education To Reduce Compassion Fatigue In Acute Care Staff Nurses, Kamala C. Mcgee
Staff Education To Reduce Compassion Fatigue In Acute Care Staff Nurses, Kamala C. Mcgee
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Compassion fatigue (CF), burnout, and moral distress are common in high-acuity nursing environments, yet nurses are rarely taught how to recognize or manage these challenges. The guiding question for this staff education project was about whether education focused on CF and mindfulness-based coping strategies would improve nurses’ knowledge and attitudes in an acute care VA medical center. Posteducation results (n = 20) showed meaningful, statistically significant improvements. Familiarity with CF increased from baseline (M = 2.35; SD = 1.04) to post implementation (M = 3.75; SD = .91), t(19) = −5.085, p < .001. Confidence in recognizing CF in oneself improved from baseline (M = 2.6; SD = .875) to post implementation (M = 3.60; SD = .821), p = .004. Confidence in recognizing CF in colleagues increased from baseline (M = 2.40; SD = .821) to postimplementation (M = 3.15; SD = .671), p = .012. Agreement that seeking help is a sign of weakness decreased from baseline (M = 2.00; SD = .503) to postimplementation (M = 1.40; SD = .951), p = .024. Although perceptions of organizational support did not change, nurses reported greater use of mindfulness, peer support, and boundary setting, supporting nurse wellbeing and psychological safety. Several recommendations emerge from this project. CF education should be integrated into routine staff development, annual competencies, and onboarding for new nurses. By reducing stigma around seeking help and promoting peer awareness, this work supports fostering a workplace culture where all nurses feel safe, supported, and valued, a positive social change.
Effective Mentoring Strategies For Career Advancement For Mid- And Senior-Level Scientific Professionals In The Biotechnology Industry, Rachel Ayekor Hanson
Effective Mentoring Strategies For Career Advancement For Mid- And Senior-Level Scientific Professionals In The Biotechnology Industry, Rachel Ayekor Hanson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Leaders of biotechnology organizations struggle to retain and promote experienced scientific professionals, thereby weakening innovation and long-term competitiveness. Biotechnology leaders are concerned about the successful development and retention of mid- and senior-level professionals as they move from technical to leadership roles to improve innovation and long-term competitiveness. Grounded in Kram’s mentoring theory and Ragins’s diversity and inclusion framework, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to identify and explore mentoring strategies effectively implemented for biotech organization leaders, tailored to mid- and senior-level scientific professionals, to promote career progression and contribute to organizational performance. The participants were six biotechnology leaders …
Raising The Standard In Transition To Practice With Interprofessional Collaboration In A Healthy Work Environment, Grace Sekayan, Ghada Dunbar
Raising The Standard In Transition To Practice With Interprofessional Collaboration In A Healthy Work Environment, Grace Sekayan, Ghada Dunbar
Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE)
The success of the Perinatal Transition to Practice (TTP) Program across a multi-site integrated health system is built on the pillars of The Standards of Healthy Work Environments, American Nurses Credentialling Center (ANCC) Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP)2 domains, and Interprofessional Education Collaborative 4 (IPEC). This glimpse of the Perinatal TTP Program will provide insight on three of the six American Association of Critical-Care Nurses essential standards1 that support communication, professional development, and the essence of nursing excellence. To support the transition of experienced nurse from novice to expert7 in a new specialty setting Skilled Communication, True …
College Council Minutes (February 24, 2026), Dmacc
College Council Minutes (February 24, 2026), Dmacc
College Council
No abstract provided.
Microbiome-Responsive Hydrogels: From Biological Cues To Smart Biomaterials, Rajesh Vadlapatla, Amir Nasrolahi Shirazi, Ajoy Koomer, Judy Weng, Matthew Ernest Ghilarducci, Alai Qudus, Keykavous Parang
Microbiome-Responsive Hydrogels: From Biological Cues To Smart Biomaterials, Rajesh Vadlapatla, Amir Nasrolahi Shirazi, Ajoy Koomer, Judy Weng, Matthew Ernest Ghilarducci, Alai Qudus, Keykavous Parang
Pharmacy Faculty Articles and Research
Background: Stimuli-responsive hydrogels (SRHs) are smart polymeric materials that undergo reversible physicochemical changes in response to abiotic cues and externally applied fields, enabling applications in drug delivery, wound healing, and tissue engineering. However, they exhibit limited biological specificity and do not adequately reflect the dynamic, disease-relevant complexity of native tissue microenvironments. Microbe-colonized tissues display distinctive biochemical features driven, shaped by microbial metabolism, including localized pH gradients, short-chain fatty acid production, secretion of quorum-sensing molecules, biofilm formation, and expression of specialized enzymes. These endogenous, spatiotemporally regulated signals are closely linked to host physiology and pathology but remain underutilized in hydrogel …
Ideas For Learning Newsletter: Late February ‘26, Iwasaki Library
Ideas For Learning Newsletter: Late February ‘26, Iwasaki Library
IDEAS for Learning Newsletters
This IDEAS for Learning Newsletter reached the faculty of Emerson College on February 24th, 2026. This is the second published issue of February 2026. This is the twelfth issue of the third volume. It includes event reminders like Research and Creative Scholarship Roundtables, Alternative Grading Community Practice, an ORCS Workshop on How to Search for Funding Opportunities, Research and Creative Scholarship Lunch Roundtable on Collaboration, and a reminder that Co-Writing and Coffee returns this spring. It also includes two spotlight stories: one about Lanita Foley (Affiliate Faculty, Communication Studies): Building Skills & Confidence with an AI-Generated Topic Wheel and Tushar …
Evidentiary Standards For Newly Approved Antibiotics For Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections, Rosa Rodriguez-Monguio, Enrique Seoane-Vazquez, John H. Powers Iii
Evidentiary Standards For Newly Approved Antibiotics For Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections, Rosa Rodriguez-Monguio, Enrique Seoane-Vazquez, John H. Powers Iii
Pharmacy Faculty Articles and Research
Importance: Uncomplicated urinary tract infections (uUTIs) are among the most common bacterial infections and are typically treated with existing oral antibiotics. In 2024–2025, the FDA approved two new oral agents, sulopenem etzadroxil/probenecid and gepotidacin, via expedited review pathways, for the treatment of uUTIs. Objective: To assess the clinical significance and regulatory evidence supporting FDA approval of sulopenem/probenecid and gepotidacin for uUTI, and to analyze the adherence of pivotal phase III trials to regulatory standards for approval and FDA guidelines. Design, Setting, and Participants: Comparative descriptive analysis of publicly available data from phase 3 randomized, double-blind, active-controlled clinical …
Enhancing Performance Of Intrusion Prevention Systems Through Machine Learning: A Comparative Study, Rawaa Hamza Ali, Zainab Saad Karam
Enhancing Performance Of Intrusion Prevention Systems Through Machine Learning: A Comparative Study, Rawaa Hamza Ali, Zainab Saad Karam
Baghdad Science Journal
This research introduces a Machine Learning-Powered Intrusion Prevention System (ML-IPS) as a robust solution to address the challenges posed by evolving cyber threats. The ML-IPS combines timely threat detection with enhanced accuracy for real-time attack prevention, offering a resilient defense against a broad spectrum of cyber-attack. This study delves into the comprehensive evaluation of a machine learning-powered IPS that ingeniously harnesses the power of advanced algorithms to facilitate real-time threat detection and significantly enhance the overall accuracy of the system. The efficacy of intrusion prevention systems (IPS) that employ machine learning (ML) is greatly dependent on the choice of suitable …
The Impact Of Simulation-Based Education On Novice Nurses’ Knowledge Of Pressure Injury Prevention, Michelle "Mikki" Cantu
The Impact Of Simulation-Based Education On Novice Nurses’ Knowledge Of Pressure Injury Prevention, Michelle "Mikki" Cantu
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Hospital-acquired pressure injuries remain a significant patient safety concern in acute care settings despite the availability of evidence-based prevention guidelines. Novice nurses, who often have limited clinical experience and exposure to wound care education, may be less prepared to consistently identify risk factors, accurately stage pressure injuries, and implement appropriate preventive strategies. Simulation-based education offers an experiential learning approach that supports the translation of evidence-based knowledge into clinical practice. The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice quality improvement project was to evaluate the effectiveness of simulation-based education in improving novice nurses’ knowledge of pressure injury identification and prevention. The …
Quality Improvement Project: Enhancing Self-Efficacy Through Inacsl Standards Training, Amy Bortner
Quality Improvement Project: Enhancing Self-Efficacy Through Inacsl Standards Training, Amy Bortner
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Simulation-based education (SBE) is a widely used instructional strategy in nursing curricula; however, formal training for faculty and staff who implement it may be inconsistent or limited. Current literature supports the need for structured, evidence-based training to ensure effective use of simulation-based education and promote best practices in teaching and learning. The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project aims to improve perceptions and self-efficacy regarding the use of the International Nursing Association of Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) standards, which guide simulation education. Driven by Kurt Lewin’s change theory and Jeffries Simulation Theory, twelve volunteers completed the Faculty Attitude and …
February 24, 2026 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham
February 24, 2026 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham
eReporter (campus newsletter)
No abstract provided.
[Excerpt From] Taking Action: Top 10 Priorities For Nurses To Protect Health In A Changing Climate, Susan B. Hassmiller
[Excerpt From] Taking Action: Top 10 Priorities For Nurses To Protect Health In A Changing Climate, Susan B. Hassmiller
Sigma Publications: Book Excerpts
Taking Action: Top 10 Priorities for Nurses to Protect Health in a Changing Climate offers nurses a clear, evidence-based road map for responding to one of the most significant public health challenges of our time. Written as a practical and nonpolitical guide, the book translates the latest science into actionable strategies, helping nurses understand and address the ways climate-driven events affect the health of the public. Authors Sue Hassmiller and Katie Huffling—together with distinguished experts across nursing and environmental health—provide concrete recommendations for strengthening climate resilience, implementing effective clinical and community interventions, advancing sustainability within healthcare systems, and advocating for …
Science Communication Tools: Rubrics For Generating Posters And Manuscripts That Are Authentic To The Practice Of Science, Quinn Vega
Department of Biology Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works
Traditional undergraduate science courses often prioritize content mastery over authentic engagement with the scientific process. Course-based research, also referred to as course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs), addresses this limitation by immersing students in authentic scientific practice. In course-based research, assessment practices can also mirror the authentic scientific practice, where extensive formative feedback supports refinement of skills and understanding. Here, we present two rubrics designed to support the teaching and assessment of science communication in a way that reflects how scientists prepare to disseminate their research findings. One rubric is for creating scientific posters and another for writing short-format manuscripts. Developed …
Using Fire Investigators' Narratives To Explore Serial Firesetting Behaviors, Alisha Jones-Creel
Using Fire Investigators' Narratives To Explore Serial Firesetting Behaviors, Alisha Jones-Creel
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This qualitative narrative inquiry examined how fire investigators share tacit knowledge related to threat assessment and risk management in cases of serial firesetting. Data were derived from eight semi-structured interviews with fire investigators from Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas who had investigated firesetting incidents within the past five years. Narrative analysis was used to identify cross-case patterns in how investigators recognize offender characteristics, assess contextual risk factors, and detect early warning signs across incidents. Analysis identified three themes addressing how lived experience informs peer understanding of offender behavior, risk indicators, and warning signs, and three themes addressing how narrative experience guides …
Minutes, Curriculum Committee Meeting, Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Curriculum Committee
Minutes, Curriculum Committee Meeting, Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Curriculum Committee
Curriculum Committee Minutes
No abstract provided.
Strategies For Reducing Fraud In Corporate Organizations, Tarshall Horton Mccauley
Strategies For Reducing Fraud In Corporate Organizations, Tarshall Horton Mccauley
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Financial statement fraud has been a persistent problem that poses risks to corporations globally. Business leaders are concerned about financial statement fraud due to its potential to weaken financial stability, erode stakeholder confidence, and create conditions that may lead to significant financial distress or organizational collapse. Grounded in the fraud triangle theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry research was to explore internal control strategies corporate leaders use to reduce financial statement fraud risk. The participants were 11 financial leaders in North Carolina, the District of Columbia, and Virginia who practiced effective internal controls to minimize financial fraud. Data …
The Effect Of St. John’S Wort Solution On Climbing Activity Reflecting Depressive-Like Behavior In Drosophila Melanogaster To Model Seasonal Depression In Low Sunlight Exposure, Madison Simon
Journal of the South Carolina Academy of Science
Although depression is a known substantial threat to public health, seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is under-researched. SAD refers to recurrent seasonal patterns of depression. This depressive disorder has few accepted treatments. The purpose of this study was to test whether St. John’s Wort (SJW), a natural supplement with researched antidepressant properties, could be a cheaper alternative with fewer limitations for treating SAD. SJW’s efficacy as a seasonal depression inhibitor was tested through a Drosophila depression-like model using climbing activity to reflect depressive behavior. It was hypothesized that as the concentration of SJW solution increases, the climbing activity of stressed Drosophila …
Quality Improvement Project: Provider Knowledge Improvement For Care Of The Severely Hypertensive Obstetric Patient, Victoria Abramowitz
Quality Improvement Project: Provider Knowledge Improvement For Care Of The Severely Hypertensive Obstetric Patient, Victoria Abramowitz
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Gaps in confidence among emergency department (ED) and maternal child health services (MCHS) staff negatively impacts effectiveness and timeliness of response to high acuity obstetric emergencies, such as severe obstetric hypertension. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to evaluate the impact on provider self-efficacy with the implementation of evidence-based education and standardized procedures for severe obstetric hypertension management, aimed at evaluating the degree of success of increasing provider confidence. The project was guided by Lewin’s change theory and Donabedian’s structure-process-outcome theoretical framework. With a quasi-experimental design and the PDSA implementation framework, 20 staff from both the ED and …
Quality Improvement Project: Impact Of National Culturally And Linguistically Appropriate Services (Clas) Standards Education On Behavioral Health Providers’ Self-Efficacy, Zita Anigbou
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Health disparities among culturally and linguistically diverse populations continue to negatively affect access to and quality of behavioral health care. Limited provider education on the National Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Standards contributes to communication barriers, reduced therapeutic engagement, and lower provider confidence. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to evaluate the impact of evidence-based CLAS Standards education on behavioral health providers’ self-efficacy in delivering culturally and linguistically appropriate care. Guided by Lewin’s Change Theory and the Health Equity Implementation Framework, a quantitative pre-test–post-test quasi-experimental design was used. A convenience sample of three behavioral health nurse practitioners …
Implementation Of A Standardized Suicide Risk Screening Protocol Using The Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-Ssrs) In An Outpatient Mental Health Clinic, Kemisola Ebietomiye
Implementation Of A Standardized Suicide Risk Screening Protocol Using The Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-Ssrs) In An Outpatient Mental Health Clinic, Kemisola Ebietomiye
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
The outpatient mental health clinics across the United States lack consistent suicide risk assessment methods. This project developed standardized procedures which used Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) assessment together with provider education and electronic health record systems to evaluate how these elements impacted provider self-efficacy and their ability to record screening results. The project used a pre-post design to examine (n=24) psychiatric providers at an urban outpatient clinic through the combined methods of Lewin's Change Theory and the Plan-Do-Study-Act framework. The General Self-Efficacy Scale measured provider self-efficacy, and structured EHR audits tracked documentation rates pre- and post-implementation over six weeks. …