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The Nurse's Role In Designing And Moving Into A New Hospital, Lee Ann Blue

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Friday, September 26, 2014: How do you move a hospital? Very thoughtfully. This presentation will discuss one hospital systems move from an aging and dated city landmark to an ultra-modern, state-of-the-art, environmentally conscious healthcare facility. We will discuss multiple unique aspects of the preparation and execution of the move. From harnessing staff engagement and planning to the physical move day, we will discuss the lessons learned and provide recommendation to hospital professionals planning an upcoming building project and move.

Transformation In Nursing Education: Challenges And Way Forward, Alia Nasir, Rozina Jalaluddin Kygiani, Sami Lawrence Khokhar

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Friday, September 26, 2014: Purpose: Demands and challenges of health care system are emergent due to changes in the trend of disease patterns and other socio-economic determinants of health. In this shift, roles of nurses are also transformed with elevated vision in role preparation. The purpose of this study is to explore the transformation of nursing education in Pakistan: challenges and way forward. Methods: Case study approach, interviews were taken from existing nursing leader in Pakistan. Results: A significant level of improvement in Nursing Education system in being built to meet the standards of modified prototype health …

The Maternal-Child Health Nurse Leadership Academy: Helping To Develop The Next Generation Of Leaders, Katheryn B. Arterberry, Mary L. Browning

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Thursday, September 25, 2014:

Through the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International's Maternal-Child Health Nurse Leadership Academy (MCH NLA), nurses develop personal leadership skills via the creation and implementation of innovative clinical projects in their home communities and clinical agencies which benefit the nursing care of maternal-child clients throughout the health care continuum. This session will offer a synopsis of the MCH NLA goals, objectives, structure, learning activities, and outcomes. In addition, participants, some who have transitioned from Fellow to Faculty Advisor will share their personal perspective of the leadership journey.

The Impact Of The Affordable Care Act On The Preparation Of Health Care Professionals, Pamela Sue Chally

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Saturday, September 27, 2014:

Purpose: The purpose of this presentation is to explore the impact of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on the preparation of healthcare professionals, particularly nurses. The law primarily impacts those having insurance and how health care is paid. As it is implemented, however, there are additional needs for professionals with specialized education.

Methods: The implementation of the ACA has not gone smoothly. In fact, it seems every week something changes, with some changes being more significant than others. This presentation will include up to date information on the current situation regarding implementation of …

The Growth Of International Branch Campuses And The Implications For Cross-Border Nursing Education, Jill Borgos

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Friday, September 26, 2014:

Purpose: The purpose of this proposed presentation is to provide an overview of the findings from a literature review on the global growth of IBCs, the reported challenges to operating an IBC for both the home and host country, and to explore future implications for nursing education globally in relationship to IBCs. A recent phenomenon within higher education is the growth of international branch campuses (IBCs) as a subset of cross-border education (Borgos, 2013, Knight, 2008). The movement of students from one geographic area to another, seeking the attainment of a higher education …

The Copd Journey: Care Management Across The Continuum, Allison Mcgee, Nichole Ricks

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Friday, September 26, 2014:

Purpose: The purpose of the care management program is to provide patients and family members with a safe and smooth transition from the acute care environment to the outpatient setting. The significance of the care management program is to improve a patient's quality of life while living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The goals include, "BREATHING EASIER" education to empower patients to take control of their disease process, referral to appropriate outpatient programs, and reducing hospital readmissions.

Methods: The program was implemented due to excessive repeated COPD readmissions in an attempt to …

Sustainability Skills: Making It Through Your First Years As A Chapter, Jenny Paugh Hoffman, Rebecca L. Schafer

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Thursday, September 25, 2014: Building a new chapter is more than completing a checklist of tasks and submitting an application. This session will explain how to avoid common pitfalls and the resources available to develop a viable and sustainable chapter.

Structure And Process For Interdisciplinary Education, Janet Haggerty Davis

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Friday, September 26, 2014: Purpose: Due to the complexity of our current and emerging health care system, emphasis is increasingly being placed on the need for student education in interdisciplinary health care teams. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines interdisciplinary education as "when students from two or more professions learn about, from and with each other to enable effective collaboration and improve health outcomes." Models for interdisciplinary education have been developed and some institutions have provided interdisciplinary education using case-based scenarios. The WHO proposes that interprofessional education is a necessary step in preparing a collaborative ready healthcare …

Strategic Planning Workshop, Jessica R. Wendorf, Julie A. Jones

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Wednesday, September 24, 2014: Strategic planning is the process that determines where a group is going during a specified period of time and how it is going to get there. Attend this session for a hands-on opportunity to develop your groups strategic plan.

Spread The Word: Effective Publicity Tactics, Sabrina Collins-Christie

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Thursday, September 25, 2014: What do the community, potential members, and current members know about your chapter? This session will show you how your publicity techniques are critical to your perception.

Special Session: Transforming Nursing Education Through Leadership Development Of Novice Faculty: The Nurse Faculty Leadership Academy, Carolyn Hart, Jennifer L. Embree

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Wednesday, September 24, 2014:

The Nurse Faculty Leadership Academy (NFLA) is an intense international leadership development experience designed to facilitate personal leadership development, promote nurse faculty retention and satisfaction, foster academic career success, and cultivate high performing, supportive work environments in academe. Scholars in the NFLA are selected through a competitive process and work throughout the twenty two month experience within a triad that includes a leadership mentor and faculty advisor. The academy curriculum is built upon the foundation of three domains: individual leadership development, advancing nursing education through leadership of team projects, and the Scholars expanded …

Social Media 101, Michelle Coburn

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Wednesday, September 24, 2014: As social media platforms continue to grow in popularity, it becomes even more important for organizations and professionals to have a virtual presence. This session will explore the features and functions of a few popular platforms, so attendees can develop and implement a successful social media campaign.

Sigma Theta Tau: Beta Rho Chapter A Leader In A Living And Learning Community For Nursing Students, Constance E. Mcintosh, Cynthia M. Thomas

Leadership Connection

Sessions presented on Thursday, September 25, 2014, Wednesday, September 24, 2014:

A Living and Learning Community (LLC) was established as a collaborative project between the School of Nursing (SON) and university housing. The LLC offers a unique housing experience by introducing pre-nursing/nursing students to the SON department, and eventually to the professional nursing practice. Once students have declared nursing as a major, they are then known as pre-nursing students (i.e., taking pre-requisite courses for nursing). The pre-nursing students are placed in the LLC to live alongside with other nursing majors. Housing nearly 500 students, nursing is the second-largest LLC offered …

Relationships Of Self-Care Behaviors And Professional Quality Of Life In Oncology Nurses, Susan M. Politsky

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Saturday, September 27, 2014:

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the relationships among the six components of self-care behaviors that include health responsibility, physical activity, nutrition, spiritual growth, interpersonal relations, and stress management and the three components of professional quality of life that include compassion satisfaction, burnout, and secondary traumatic stress.

Methods: A descriptive correlational design was the most appropriate research design used to answer the research question: What are the relationships among the six components of self-care behaviors and the three components of professional quality of life? The sample selection for this study …

Reflective Leadership: Integrating Quality And Safety Competencies To Fulfill Joy And Meaning In Work, Gwen D. Sherwood

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Saturday, September 27, 2014:

Purpose: Nurses have a leadership opportunity to improve quality and safety. Leadership across all areas of nursing is essential to create safety culture that can improve outcomes. A safety culture is based on reflective, appreciative, and effective leadership that integrates the six quality and safety competencies for all nurses to improve safety outcomes: patient centered care, evidence based practice, quality improvement, teamwork and collaboration, safety and informatics. Nurses often experience disonance between their own values and organizational values, between ideal practice and constant breakdowns in process that lead to poor outcomes, and between …

Quality Improvement In An Academic Organization: A Lean Approach, Becky S. Walters, Pamela M. Aaltonen, Kristen F. Kirby, Karen J. Foli, Vicki L. Simpson

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Saturday, September 27, 2014:

Lean is a type of quality improvement philosophy/methodology developed originally by the Toyota Production System as a means of improving the automotive assembly process. More recently Lean principles have been adapted for use in health care settings. Similar to manufacturing processes, health care organizations must rely on multiple, complex processes to deliver a product (care) and provide value to customers (health care consumers). Waste in both systems decreases value. Within an educational organization, the orientation of TAs becomes important at a micro level (student instruction) and macro level (mission of the organization). As …

Program Planning 101, Sabrina Collins-Christie

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Thursday, September 25, 2014: Need ideas for creating an exciting local program? Attend this session to see how your group can evaluate your audience to deliver relevant topics at events.

Program Development: Virtual Is The New Reality, Julie A. Jones

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Thursday, September 25, 2014: As technologies advance, the ability to interact with constituents virtually has become a high demand. This session will discuss the basic concepts in creating a successful online program, as well as resources and technologies that can be useful.

Plenary 4: Leading In Challenging Times, Rose O. Sherman

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Friday, September 26, 2014:

The healthcare system is undergoing massive change with the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. The changes have significant implications for nursing and the nursing workforce. In this session, we discuss the changes occurring with health reform, assess how they are impacting the nursing workforce and identify strategies that nurse leaders can use to support staff in this time of change. Topics to be covered include: 1. A move from volume-based to value-based care 2. Implementation of Accountable Care Organizations 3. The shifting landscape of healthcare priorities 4. The demographics of the current …

Plenary 2: Balancing Your Volunteer And Professional Passions, Patricia E. Thompson

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Thursday, September 25, 2014: This session will share the benefits of volunteering, and how to balance those hours into your already busy schedule.

Pick Me! Implementing A Successful Recruitment Plan, Janell Jackson, Sabrina Collins-Christie

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Wednesday, September 24, 2014:

Improper recruitment and selection practices can result in low acceptance and retention rates. Attend this session to learn how to build a recruitment plan to effectively attract, screen, select, and orient qualified candidates.

Opening Plenary: Leadership In Action: Uncovering The Next Generation Of Leaders, Cathy D. Catrambone

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Wednesday, September 24, 2014:

The speaker will share their personal leadership journey and lessons learned, along with tips to develop your own leadership style.

Nursing Students Behind Bars: An Innovative Pilot Project, Terri Moore, Heather Anderson

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Saturday, September 27, 2014:

Purpose: The prison population is one of the fastest growing populations in the United States (U.S.) The U.S. prison population rose to 16.3% overall from 2000 to 2009, with the highest rates among elder adults at 79%. One in every 100 American adults is incarcerated, the Bureau of Statistics 2006 report, over 95% of inmates will eventually be released back to the community. Prisoners have a basic human right to receive healthcare without discrimination despite being incarcerated. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), prisoners suffer a disproportionate burden of healthcare problems as …

Nursing Leadership (Directorate's) Key To Nursing Excellence, Jothi Clara Micheal

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Friday, September 26, 2014: Purpose: To share knowledge on the experience of Nursing Leaderships (Directorates) Key to Nursing Excellence at Global Health City (GHC) Chennai in developing and evaluating GHC framework on accreditation preparedness with application of National Accreditation for Nursing Excellence within Indian context. This paper will explain the framework on accreditation preparedness and elaborate the application and evaluation at GHC. Methods: The Nursing Directorate (ND) at Global Health City (GHC), India focuses on nursing care excellence balancing cost, quality & safety. With the aim of developing nursing standards that would well suit Indian health care …

Network Like It's Your Job Because It Is: 15 Tips For Personal And Professional Growth In 15 Minutes, Scott Emory Moore, Benson C. Wright

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Friday, September 26, 2014:

Purpose: This dynamic presentation seeks to energize the networking and connection potentials of nurses. First, identify the importance of networking as a method of personal and professional growth, and then learn about 15 opportunities to expand your connecting, networking, and communicating skill sets. The world is only as big as you allow it to be. With a combination of high tech and high touch approaches, this presentation will offer tips for the next steps in maximizing your nursing career. Embrace the power of social networking. Identify the value of being a willing mentee …

Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (Mrsa) In The Correctional Facilities: The Need For Infection Prevention Education, Dorothy Uhurebor

Leadership Connection

Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) infections are commonly associated with hospitalized patients. However, MRSA infection is not just in the hospitalized patients. Recently, the correctional facilities are one of the populations that experienced a rise in Community Associated Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (CA-MRSA) and have witnessed increased outbreaks of MRSA. Until the 1990s, when (CA)-MRSA infection emerged in individuals with no hospital risk factors, Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) was confined to hospitals settings and contacts (Malcolm, 2011). The increase in this outbreak in this population could be attributed to colonization (nasal) and multiple risk factors such as ventilation, closed …

Maximizing Impact: Developing Effective Board Members, Jenny Paugh Hoffman, Rebecca L. Schafer

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Wednesday, September 24, 2014:

Serving on a board is more than attending meetings. Discover how individual roles and collective responsibilities allow boards to work effectively to make a positive impact on their constituents and the community.

Leading The Way For Nurses To Work With Autistic Patients, Cynthia M. Thomas, Constance E. Mcintosh, Roberta Allen

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Saturday, September 27, 2014:

Purpose: Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is a broad term encompassing a group of neurodevelopmental disabilities and the diagnosis of social communication disorder (SCD, DSM-V; APA, 2013). ASD prevalence continues to rise with one in sixty-four individuals diagnosed (CDC, 2014). Nearly twenty-five percent of Americans have a disability with nurses treating them in hospitals, clinics, and schools on a daily basis (US Census, 2012). While there has been much research about ASD, very few articles have been written about nursing interventions with a patient with ASD. How nurses care for patients diagnosed with ASD …

Leading Faculty To Develop Rapid Curricular Enhancements Using The Lean Process, Julie Meek, Judith Ann Young, Jennifer L. Embree

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Saturday, September 27, 2014:

The knowledge, skills and attitudes demanded of todays nurses are rapidly evolving, due in large part to the sweeping changes in our healthcare system brought on by the passage of the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Preparing graduates for practice in these complex environments challenges faculty at all levels of nursing education, but particularly at the DNP system leadership level as schools simultaneously face faculty shortages nationwide. The resulting increased pressure on faculty workloads has the potential to compromise the curricular enhancements needed to stay on pace with the skill sets …

Inductions Made Easy, Karin L. Lightfoot

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Thursday, September 25, 2014, and Wednesday, September 24, 2014:

Induction into Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing is a memorable event in any nurses career. This ceremony honors the new inductees scholarship, compassion, and commitment to excellence. It also sets the trajectory of their future nursing leadership and their participation as members of Sigma Theta Tau International at the local, national, and international levels. With all this at stake, hosting an induction ceremony can be a daunting task. As a first-year Faculty Counselor, the presenter learned the process of planning and implementing a successful chapter …