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Beyond Adoption: Exploring The Utilization And Integration Of Resident Assessment Instrument-Home Care (Rai-Hc)., Colleen R. Toye

Leadership Connection

Optimal care of the community client, including those considered senior or elderly has become a critical consideration of the Canadian health care system. As such, meeting the health needs of the community client, a fundamental role of home care, has been theoretically improved by home cares adoption of an electronic client assessment and information system known as Resident Assessment Instrument Home Care (RAI-HC), one of the many assessment systems within the inter-RAI suite of assessments. Valid and reliable client outcome data and algorithms are generated from a completed RAI-HC, and available to home care and its assessor coordinators to support …

Beacons Of Light: Nursing Students In School Study On Future Advocacy And Leadership Involvement, Lissette Chavez

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Thursday, September 25, 2014: Nursing students are becoming more aware of the issues affecting patient outcomes, workforce morale, education, and practice among many other concerns inhabiting the nursing profession. In 2010, the fiscal budget for nursing workforce development was $243 million compared to $223.8 million allocated in 2014 and projected for 2015 (Wood, 2014). Wood (2014), addressed a decrease of $19.2 million in fiscal budget being allocated in this sector, this may undoubtedly result in barriers when providing safe and competent patient care (Wood, 2014). As nursing students, we can contribute extensively in advocacy and furthermore foster …

An Introduction To Master Instruction For Nurse Educators: Utilization Of Principles In The Classroom, Carrie Bush, Amanda Marshall

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Session presented on Friday, September 26, 2014: The objectives of the poster presentation are: Outline selected principles of master instruction from Dr. Ken Bain. Describe the current use of master instruction principles in a generic BSN program. Present the experience of master instruction in the classroom from the student and instructor viewpoints. Master instruction principles are based on the Socratic approach to teaching in the classroom and are anticipated to be effective because they involve active learning. Educators in many disciplines are slowly implementing this change in the classroom. To prepare for the change in teaching strategies, faculty members at …

An Instructional Tool On Human Papilloma Virus For Health Care Providers Instructing Adolescents And Young Adult Clients Attending Title X Clinics, Cindy R. Evans

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Session presented on Friday, September 26, 2014:

Human papillomavirus (HPV) remains the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the United States (Center for Disease Control [CDC], 2013). Approximately 79 million Americans have HPV, with an estimated 14 million new cases each year (CDC, 2013). Infection with certain high-risk HPV types is a direct precursor to cancer of the cervix, vagina and vulva in women and penile cancers in men. Human papillomavirus is also responsible for many anal and oropharyngeal cancers in both men and women, with the number of these cancers diagnosed annually rising dramatically (CDC, 2013). Fortunately, the …

An Impact Evaluation Of A Newly Developed Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Within A Children's Heart Center, Michelle H. Welander, Sheila D. Keller, Ladonna Kaye Northington

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Session presented on Friday, September 26, 2014:

The purpose of this study was to conduct an impact evaluation for a newly formed Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PCICU) and to answer the question: Is there a difference between the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and PCICU on clinical outcome measures of pediatric cardiac post-operative patients and nursing resources?

Amish Communities, Meghan J. Cook

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Thursday, September 25, 2014:

The use of herbal medications or alternative therapies is a practice widely used in many Amish cultures and rural communities. Often times, Amish patients do not view these therapies as medications and do not communicate their use with healthcare providers when seeking traditional healthcare. Other reasons for not disclosing the use of alternative therapies include mistrust among English healthcare providers or fear of being discriminated against. Many of these alternative and complementary therapies and medicines have potential adverse effects and many not be ideal co-therapies with traditional western medicine. Healthcare providers must create …

Advancing Health In The 21st Century Through Spiritually-Guided Health Risk Interceptions (Sghri), Jacquie Marshall

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Session presented on Thursday, September 25, 2014:

The relationship between spirituality and health is evident in the literature. Additionally, approaches to health promotion guided by spirituality have proven beneficial in various health outcomes. Research has also demonstrated the dire health outcomes for many unhealthy Americans for whom conventional methods of health promotion have been less than favorable. As an intentional shift occurs toward equitable health care, it is important to examine unconventional approaches to health promotion. The concept of Spiritually-guided health risk interceptions (SGHRI) represents such an approach. Spiritually-guided health risk interceptions (SGHRI) provide the impetus-in-action toachieve healthy balance through …

A Model For Coordination Of A Prenatal Care Clinic For Substance Abusing Pregnant Women, Barbara J. Francis

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Session presented on Thursday, September 25, 2014:

The goal of prenatal care is to optimize pregnancy outcomes. Women who use potentially dangerous substances while pregnant present a special concern because prenatal exposure can cause poor pregnancy outcomes including early childhood behavioral issues, and negative developmental outcomes. Specific effects of individual drugs are difficult to determine with multiple use. In addition, substance use is often accompanied by other risk factors including poverty, stress, depression and lack of social support. Furthermore, risk factors such as exposure to violence and poor nutrition also exist. Perinatal substance abuse has reached critical levels in recent …

A Look At Telehealth Nursing, Fredrick J. Lopez

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Thursday, September 25, 2014: As the supply of primary health care practitioners fails to keep pace with the increasing demand for medical services it will become necessary to find more efficient and effective ways to meet those growing demands. One such way of meeting the ever increasing demand for healthcare services is by utilizing technology to its fullest. Telehealth systems which are defined by Hebda and Czar (2013), as the use of technology to provide and support exchange of healthcare related services, have been in use to support the healthcare system for years. Recent advances in technology …

A Focused Ethnography: Nurses Transitioning To A Nursing Specialty, Mary Adams Brinkman

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Friday, September 26, 2014:

Transitioning to a new area of practice whether it is as a recent graduate nurse or a nurse transitioning to a different specialty area in nursing, there occurs many feelings associated with the adjustments in learning a new area of practice. As there is a projected nursing shortage in the next five to ten years, the need for experience nurses to prepare and educate nurses as they transition to new areas of nursing is essential to maintain a safe and productive nursing workforce. As hospitals educate their own OR nurses, retention following orientation …

Understanding The Chapter Management System, Michelle Coburn

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Thursday, September 20, 2012: One of the greatest resources for chapter leaders is the Chapter Management System. Attend this session to learn how to use the system to pull rosters, update chapter leaders, order items from Print On-Demand, upload candidates in the Online Induction System and more.

Three Essentials For Member Communications, Michelle Coburn

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Session presented on Thursday, September 20, 2012:

Increase the effectiveness of chapter communications. During this session, chapter leaders will learn how to interpret the data in chapter rosters to carefully craft messages and diversify communication methods.

The Missing Link: Accessing Officer Resources, Michelle Coburn

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Thursday, September 20, 2012: The purpose of this presentation is to provide chapter leaders with the fundamental tools that support chapter operations, using the online officer resources available on STTI's website and The Circle.

The Millennium Development Goals: Taking Notice Of The Student Impact, Hannah Merriman

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Thursday, September 20, 2012: This panel session will highlight the role that students play in advancing the United Nations' Millennium Development Goals and the activities undertaken by student nurses to advance these goals.

The Millennium Development Goals: Incorporated Into Clinical Practice, Nancy C. Sharts-Hopko

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Session presented on Thursday, September 20, 2012: This session will highlight role that clinical nurses pay in advancing the United Nations' Millennium Development Goals and the activities undertaken by nurses in clinical settings to advance these goals.

The Future Of Nursing: Transforming Leadership In The Clinical Setting, Linda Q. Everett, Lee Ann Blue

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Thursday, September 20, 2012: The session will emphasize aspects of the IOM recommendations regarding transforming leadership that will assist in preparing and enabling nurses to lead change in advancing healthcare.

The Future Of Nursing: Transforming Education, Diane Mcgovern Billings

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Thursday, September 20, 2012:

The session will emphasize aspects of the IOM recommendations regarding nursing education that will assist in preparing and enabling nurses to lead and advance changes in healthcare. The presenter will focus on strategies and techniques that are currently being utilized to transform nursing education.

The Future Of Nursing: Implications For Transforming The Nursing Workforce, Jennifer L. Embree

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Thursday, September 20, 2012: The session will emphasize aspects of the IOM recommendations regarding transformation in nursing practice to lead change and advance healthcare. The presenter will focus on strategies and techniques that are currently being utilized to transform nursing practice.

The Future Of Nursing: The Call For Advanced Degrees, Anne Thomas, Robin Toms, Jane M. Kirkpatrick

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Thursday, September 20, 2012: The session will discuss the IOM recommendations for nurses to obtain an advanced degree. The presenter will discuss advancing the nursing profession by nurses obtaining higher education.

Technology-Based Tools To Deliver Quality Programs, Julie A. Jones

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Thursday, September 20, 2012: Learn new tools that will save you time and help deliver quality programs to members. If you are having trouble reaching a wide geographic area or finding the time to create a program, then this is the session for you!

Taking A Stand: Steps To Stop Student Incivility, Eric J. Kern, Cassie Eckerle

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Thursday, September 20, 2012:

This panel presentation will focus on steps to help recognize and prevent incivility with fellow students and faculty.

Taking A Stand: Steps To Stop Incivility In The Clinical Setting, Susan Mcroberts, Pamela Hunt, Jennifer L. Embree

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Session presented on Thursday, September 20, 2012:

This presentation will focus on steps to help recognize and prevent incivility among patients, fellow clinicians and other clinically-based professions.

Taking A Stand: Steps To Stop Incivility In The Academic Setting, Anita Siccardi, Patricia Ebright, Cathy D. Catrambone

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Session presented on Thursday, September 20, 2012:

This presentation will focus on steps to help recognize and prevent incivility among students and faculty.

Taking A Stand: Steps To Stop Cross-Cultural Incivility, Gladys Mouro, Safiya George Dalmida, Constance Sobon Sensor

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Thursday, September 20, 2012:

This presentation will focus on steps to help recognize and prevent cross-cultural incivility.

Retention Intervention: Tips For Re-Energizing Members, Patrice Kenneally Nicholas, Nancy Johansen Madsen, Cynthia A. Diefenbeck, Janet Syslo, Sabrina Collins-Christie

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Thursday, September 20, 2012:

Are you trying to find new ideas to keep members excited about your chapter? This panel presentation will present chapter best-practices in re-energizing members to keep them returning year after year.

Reading Between The Lines: Utilizing Membership Surveys, Melissa Crowe, Marilyn D. Klakovich, Annette P. Parker, Susan Mcreynolds

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Thursday, September 20, 2012:

Chapters that periodically survey actives members are more likely to create an exciting member experience and keep members continually involved. During this chapter panel presentation, you will learn how to get started in survey creation and hear from chapter that have successfully implemented and analyzed survey results to elevate the member experience.

Managing Your Chapter's Image, Michelle Coburn

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Thursday, September 20, 2012:

It is important for every STTI chapter to periodically re-evaluate your chapter materials to ensure you are making the right impression with your members and candidates. Attend this presentation to receive a checklist of best-practices and biennial calendar to help manage your chapter's image.

Making Cent$ Out Of Chapter Finances, Jody Dalton, Nancy C. Sharts-Hopko

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Thursday, September 20, 2012: This session will provide presidents and chapter treasurers with the basics of budgeting and maintaining fiscal responsibility for chapter operations.

Making A Difference With Chapter Philanthropy, Juli Maxworthy, Sheri P. Palmer, Ann Cullen, Deborah L. Pollard, Steven Simpkins

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Thursday, September 20, 2012:

What do you want to change or strengthen about nursing and health care in your community? Attend this chapter panel presentation to hear best-practices in chapter service and philanthropy.

Lifelong Leadership: Revitalizing Your Role In The Clinical Setting, Cynthia D. Adams, Dana Bjarnason

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Thursday, September 20, 2012: This session will provide nurses who practice in a clinical setting with the techniques to improve their professional leadership and to motivate and challenge them to expand their impact.