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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Students' Perceptions Of The Three Ps In Preparation For Clinical Practice, Michael D. Moon

General Submissions: Presentations (Oral and Poster)

In 2008, advanced pathophysiology, advanced physical health assessment, and advanced pharmacology, were mandated as separate courses in APRN education as part of the joint consensus model (AACN & NCSBN, 2008). Currently there is a lack of evidence that supports completion of the three “Ps” as improving APRN confidence in clinical practice.

To investigate whether the completion of the three “Ps” increases APRN students’ confidence prior to completing their first year clinical courses.

Covid-19 Is A Major Risk To New York State’S Older Veterans, Mariah Brennan Nanni, Mary Helander

Population Health Research Brief Series

The older adult veteran population is at high risk of contracting COVID-19. New York State’s veterans are concentrated in geographic areas with rapidly increasing COVID-19 case counts. As the virus continues to spread, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) must prepare to provide coronavirus treatments to older adult veterans in NYS.

New York State’S Older Adults In Assisted Living Facilities Need All Of Us To Help Them Avoid The Coronavirus, Mary Helander, Claire Pendergrast

Population Health Research Brief Series

Older adults in assisted living facilities are particularly vulnerable to the coronavirus because of how quickly it can spread in close-knit settings. This data slice aims to advocate for the health and safety of older adults and features an interactive map showing the saturation of assisted living facilities in New York State.

Introduction: On Connection, Diversity, And Resilience In Writing Across The Curriculum, Lesley Erin Bartlett, Sandra L. Tarabochia, Andrea R. Olinger, Margaret J. Marshall

Faculty and Staff Scholarship

Developed from presentations at the 2018 International Writing Across the Curriculum conference, this collection documents a key moment in the history of WAC, foregrounding connection and diversity as keys to the sustainability of the WAC movement in the face of new and long-standing challenges. Contributors reflect on the history and ongoing evolution of WAC, honoring grassroots efforts while establishing a more unified structure of collaborative leadership and mentorship. The chapters in this collection offer a rich variety of practices, pedagogies, mindsets, and methodologies for readers who are invested in using writing in a wide range of institutional and disciplinary contexts. …

Let’S Talk About Death: Conversation And Bereavement In Late-Life Widows And Widowers [Poster], Bekah Bass

Research in the Capitol

Death is a taboo subject in American society, yet it affects everyone at some point in life. By looking at conversations surrounding death from a sociological perspective, I study the association between conversations about death and the grief of those left behind. Using the Changing Lives of Older Couples dataset, I am conducting a secondary data analysis to study the relationship between talking about death with a spouse before death, and the denial and mental health impacts on the widow after death. By understanding how conversations about death may be related to positive or negative outcomes, we can better support …

Older Adults And Information And Communication Technologies In The Global North, Molly-Gloria R. Harper, Barry Wellman, Anabel Quan-Haase

FIMS Publications

At all ages, people are incorporating information and communication technologies (ICTs) into their lives. It is not that they have stopped talking with each other in-person, it is that ICTs complement their interactions when they cannot be together face-to-face. Since the 1990s, email has provided a routine way to stay in touch and sustain meaningful contact over distance. But not all age groups have adopted ICTs with the same enthusiasm. Research in the Global North has consistently reported that age plays an important role in ICT adoption and use (Anderson and Perrin 2017). For example, older adults have been the …

Mit 362-102: Geriatric Engineering I (Revised For Remote Learning), David Lubliner

School of Applied Engineering and Technology Syllabi

No abstract provided.

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 044, Number 14, March 23, 2020, Grand Valley State University

2019-2020, Volume 44

Grand Valley Forum is Grand Valley State's faculty and staff newsletter, published from 1976 to the present.

Staying Safe And Healthy During Coronavirus Response: A Guide For Older Adults, Claire Pendergrast, Mary Helander

Population Health Research Brief Series

This issue brief thoroughly addresses how older adults can best protect their physical and mental health against the evolving circumstances surrounding COVID-19.

Longitudinal Diary Data: Six Months Real-World Implementation Of Affordable Companion Robots For Older People In Supported Living, Hannah L. Bradwell, Rhona Winnington, Serge Thill, Ray B. Jones

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Companion robots have potential for improving wellbeing within aged care, however literature focuses on shorter-term studies often using relatively expensive platforms, raising concerns around novelty effects and economic viability. Here, we report ecologically valid diary data from two supported living facilities for older people with dementia or learning difficulties. Both sites implemented Joy for All robot animals and maintained diaries for six months. Entries were analysed using thematic analysis. We found robot use increased over the six months, changing from short, structured sessions to mainly permanent availability. Thus previously reported concerns on novelty were not warranted. Both sites reported positive …

Communication, Leadership And Organizational Support Facilitates Successful Transition Into Practice For Nurse Practitioners In The Emergency Department, Cheryl Soco

College of Science and Health Theses and Dissertations

Background and purpose: Post-graduate programs, specialized academic programs, and national health organizations like the Institute of Medicine (IOM) have identified and begun addressing the gap in knowledge, skills and factors for successful transition into practice. The purpose of this study is to examine the relationships and differences among the personal and community resources which promote successful transition for Nurse Practitioners (NP) that practice in the Emergency Department (ED) and the skills or procedures they find difficult to perform independently.

Methods: A descriptive, correlational-comparative study design was conducted using an online survey administered to a convenience sample of NPs with …

Communication, Leadership And Organizational Support Facilitates Successful Transition Into Practice For Nurse Practitioners In The Emergency Department, Cheryl Anne Soco

College of Science and Health Theses and Dissertations

Background and purpose: Post-graduate programs, specialized academic programs, and national health organizations like the Institute of Medicine (IOM) have identified and begun addressing the gap in knowledge, skills and factors for successful transition into practice. The purpose of this study is to examine the relationships and differences among the personal and community resources which promote successful transition for Nurse Practitioners (NP) that practice in the Emergency Department (ED) and the skills or procedures they find difficult to perform independently.

Methods: A descriptive, correlational-comparative study design was conducted using an online survey administered to a convenience sample of NPs with …

Curricular Report #2019-20-9 From The Graduate Council To The Faculty Senate: Curricular Changes, University Of Rhode Island Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Bills

No abstract provided.

The Attitude Of Medical Practices Toward Lgbt Older Adults Before And After Intervention, Lynn M. Wilson Do, Mackenzi B. Kim Md, Nyann Biery Ms, Brenda Frutos Mph, Ches

Department of Family Medicine

No abstract provided.

A Modified Lean And Release Technique To Emphasize Response Inhibition And Action Selection In Reactive Balance, David A.E. Bolton, Manhoud Mansour

Kinesiology and Health Science Faculty Publications

Assessment of reactive balance traditionally imposes some type of perturbation to upright stance or gait followed by measurement of the resultant corrective behavior. These measures include muscle responses, limb movements, ground reaction forces, and even direct neurophysiological measures such as electroencephalography. Using this approach, researchers and clinicians can infer some basic principles regarding how the nervous system controls balance to avoid a fall. One limitation with the way in which these assessments are currently used is that they heavily emphasize reflexive actions without any need to revise automatic postural reactions. Such an exclusive focus on these highly stereotypical reactions would …

The Spatial Distribution Of New York State’S Older Population: Let’S Keep New York’S Older Adults Safe And Healthy During The Coronavirus Pandemic, Mary E. Helander

Population Health Research Brief Series

This brief addresses the concern for older adults' health during the COVID-19 outbreak, highlights the distribution of this population throughout New York State, and recommends ways to keep them safe during this time.

Approved, Nursing, March 17, 2020, Program Review Committee

Program Review Committee

No abstract provided.

The Influence Of Academic Nurse Educator Doctoral Degree Preparation On Nln Core Competency Skill Acquisition, Aaron Michael Sebach

Nursing Education Research Conference (NERC)

DNP and PhD graduates pursue careers in academia and doctorally prepared faculty report higher levels of competence in the nurse educator role. This descriptive, correlational study examined the perceived competence of nursing faculty with DNP and PhD degrees in relation to the NLN Core Competencies.

State Variability In The Prevalence And Healthcare Utilization Of Assisted Living Residents With Dementia, Kali S. Thomas, Wenhan Zhang, Portia Y. Cornell, Lindsey Smith, Brian Kaskie, Paula C. Carder

Institute on Aging Publications

Objectives: Almost 1 million older and disabled adults who require long‐term care reside in assisted living (AL), approximately 40% of whom have a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). States vary in their regulations specific to dementia care that may influence the presence of residents with ADRD in AL and their outcomes. The objectives of this study were to describe the state variability in the prevalence of ADRD among Medicare beneficiaries residing in larger (25+ bed) ALs and their healthcare utilization.

Design: Retrospective observational national study.

Participants: National cohort of 293,336 Medicare fee‐for‐service enrollees residing in larger (25+ …

Glucose Metabolism Among Obese And Non-Obese Children Of Mothers With Gestational Diabetes, Jun Lu, Yuying Gu, Leishen Wang, Weiqin Li, Shuang Zhang, Huikun Liu, Junhong Leng, Jin Liu, Shuo Wang, Andrea A. Baccarelli, Lifang Hou, Gang Hu

Population and Public Health Science Faculty Publications

Objectives Abdominal obesity is more closely associated with diabetes than general obesity in adults, however, it is unknown which kind of obesity is more closely associated with abnormal glucose metabolism in children. Research design and methods We recruited 973 children (aged 3.08±1.06) of mothers with prior gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Children's height, weight, waist circumstance, fasting glucose and insulin were measured using standardized methods. Logistic regression models were used to assess the single and joint associations of general and abdominal obesity with the risks of hyperglycemia (the upper quartile of fasting glucose), insulin resistance (the upper quartile of homeostatic model …

Preoperative Patient Education On Length Of Stay Of Patients Undergoing Orthopedic Surgeries: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial, Layal Al-Neamani, Sarah Al-Dirawi, Samira Aranaout, Hiba Deek

BAU Journal - Health and Wellbeing

Hip and knee replacement surgeries are complex procedures with many risks and complications post-surgery. Patient education preoperatively has shown to limit some of these complications but nothing is reported on the effect of preoperative education on the length of stay in Lebanon. The aim of this paper is to evaluate the effect of a structured preoperative education to patients undergoing selected orthopedic surgeries. A pilot study for a randomized controlled trials (RCT).The study was conducted at Al Zahraa Hospital and Rafic Hariri University Hospital (RHUH). The study was introduced to potential participants, baseline data was collected and then patients were …

School Of Nursing News, Georgia Southern University

Nursing: News & Publications (2013-2023)

• Nursing Faculty Publish Article

Sex-Related Differences In Brain Volumes And Cerebral Blood Flow Among Overweight And Obese Adults With Type 2 Diabetes: Exploratory Analyses From The Action For Health In Diabetes Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study, Mark A. Espeland, Kathleen M. Hayden, Samuel N. Lockhart, Hussein N. Yassine, Siobhan Hoscheidt, Sevil Yasar, Jose A. Luchsinger, Rebecca H. Neiberg, Roberta Diaz Brinton, Owen Carmichael

Clinical Research Faculty Publications

Background: Sex may be an important modifier of brain health in response to risk factors. We compared brain structure and function of older overweight and obese women and men with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Methods: Cross-sectional cognitive assessments and magnetic resonance images were obtained in 224 women and 95 men (mean age 69 years) with histories of type 2 diabetes mellitus and overweight or obesity. Prior to magnetic resonance images, participants had completed an average of 10 years of random assignment to either multidomain intervention targeting weight loss or a control condition of diabetes support and education. Total (summed gray …

Exploring An Adaptive Version Of The 3d Model Of Debriefing Using A Virtual Patient Simulation, Francisco A. Jimenez, Cheryl Wilson

Nursing Education Research Conference (NERC)

In this study, we explored the debriefing experience of undergraduate students using the 3D Model of Debriefing after completing a virtual simulation module on conflict management. Results suggest that students can experience the benefits of a transformative learning experience when they are debriefed using the 3D Model with virtual patients.

Agacnp Student Led Interdisciplinary Teams: An Ipe Approach To Teamstepps In The Simulation Learning Center, Bethany J. Cieslowski, Sarah Jane Craig, Mary Deivert, Kathryn Reid

Nursing Education Research Conference (NERC)

To meet the needs of an evolving health care system, nurse practitioners (NP) must be prepared to lead teams. Course faculty for AG-ACNP and simulation collaborated to develop an interprofessional educational intervention that allowed NP students to practice leadership and teamwork with BSN students and licensed respiratory therapists using simulation.

Intergenerational Learning For Transforming Nursing Students' Perspectives Of Older Adults, Marleen Thornton, Kathryn Burns, Lara Street

Nursing Education Research Conference (NERC)

Intergenerational learning experiences focused on healthy aging that include nursing students and older adults may improve nursing students' perspectives of older adults and increase interest in geriatric nursing.

Using The Nursing Process To Enhance Critical Thinking: A Qualitative Study, Joanna M. Hernandez

Nursing Education Research Conference (NERC)

Integrating critical thinking strategies into nursing curricula is one method that can be used to meet the call to reform nursing education. The purpose of this presentation is to report research findings of teaching strategies that use the nursing process to develop critical thinking in the classroom.

Student Satisfaction And Engagement In Graduate Online Pathophysiology Delivered Using Adaptive Learning Platform, Julie Hinkle, Scott Sacommano, Carolyn Jones

Nursing Education Research Conference (NERC)

Adaptive learning platforms deliver content in a personalized way to students based on prior knowledge adjusting content delivery based on individual preferences and differences in knowledge acquisition. The purpose of this project was to compare a course developed in an adaptive learning platform to one in a traditional LMS only.

Student Nurses' Perceptions About The Culture Of Nursing And Why It Matters To Nursing Education, Susan M. Strouse, Emily A. Radtke

Nursing Education Research Conference (NERC)

Contemporary knowledge about the culture of nursing is limited. This focused ethnography study describes both pre-nursing and senior nursing students perceptions about the culture of nursing and learning that culture, as well as implications of those perceptions on nursing education, and the profession of nursing.

A Melting Pot Of Medications: Issues Regarding Over-Prescribing In Dementia Populations, Angela Gifford

UNO Student Research and Creative Activity Fair

Over-prescribing is an issue faced by many in the older population, but dementia patients statistically experience higher prescribing rates of potentially inappropriate medications compared to their peers. There are currently no FDA approved medications available for the direct treatment of dementia, but drug classes like anticholinergics and psychotropics are used for the management of behavioral symptoms associated with the disease. These drugs can cause negative side-effects in the dementia populations including gastrointestinal issues, neurological issues, increased hospitalizations, and increased mortality rates within this group. Most troubling, the benefits that are supposed to occur from taking these drugs have been show …