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The Incidence Of Chemotherapy Extravasation In The Inpatient And Ambulatory Infusion Areas Of A Community Cancer Center, Nancy Ehmke Mn, Rn, Aocn

Nursing Active Studies

Few studies have been conducted in non-National Cancer Institute (non-NCI) designated cancer centers and even less have included both the inpatient and outpatient settings. This study is being conducted in order to establish a benchmark for the incidence of chemotherapy extravasation in an inpatient oncology unit and outpatient infusion center at a non-NCI-designated community cancer center. This retrospective review is to determine the common chemotherapy agents involved in extravasation, patient factors contributing to the extravasation, and severity of extravasations.

PI: Nancy Ehmke MN, RN, AOCN

Contact: nancy.ehmke@parkview.com

Does Nurse Awareness Of Sepsis Increase By Participating In An Interactive Sepsis On-Line Education Program?, Jennifer Rechter Msn, Rn-Bc, Agcns-Bc

Nursing Active Studies

This study is to evaluate if there is an increase in knowledge gain and competence in sepsis among Parkview Health Caregivers after completion of sepsis course/s offered by Apex Innovations. This includes aligning sepsis care based on Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) core measures and regulatory requirements to improve patient outcomes through early recognition and initiation of treatment.

A Randomized Control Trial To Compare Npo Status Against A Specialized Pre-Cardiac Cath Diet, Carri Woods Mba, Msn, Rn, Michelle Wood Msn, Rn-Bc

Nursing Active Studies

The purpose of this research study is to identify best practice for NPO status prior to a cardiac catheterization through a comparative evaluation. This prospective, randomized control study will evaluate current standard of care NPO guidelines and a specialized pre-cardiac catheterization diet in low-medium risk patients undergoing elective cardiac catheterization.

PI: Carri Woods MBA, MSN, RN; Michelle Wood MSN, RN-BC

Contact: carri.woods@parkview.com; michelle.wood@parkview.com

Effect Of Warming Iv Fluids During Micu Transport On Patient Comfort And Temperature, Jennifer Esslinger Bsn, Rn, Cfrn, Ctrn

Nursing Active Studies

This study is to determine if during the transport of critically ill patients receiving intravenous fluids (IVF), the use of an IVF warmer may increase comfort, reduce pain, and prevent hypothermia.

PI: Jennifer Esslinger BSN, RN, CFRN, CTRN

Contact: jennifer.esslinger@parkview.com

Postoperative Vital Signs: Traditional Versus Evidence Based, Linda Otis Bsn, Rn

Nursing Active Studies

This study compares the current standard vital sign frequency in postoperative recovery patients to an investigator-designed vital sign algorithm, the Trax Algorithm. This tool guides nursing care based on assessments of the postoperative patient to determine appropriate vital sign frequency.

Fatigue In The Nursing Workforce, Vicki Maisonneuve Msn, Rn, Crrn

Nursing Active Studies

Many injuries or adverse events related to patient care may be caused by fatigue in nurses. This phenomenon is under-reported and has not been a focus in healthcare. The purpose of this survey is to identify fatigue in Parkview Nursing Workforce and determine causes that potentially could be mitigated in the future with a change in practice. By determining the amount of fatigue and identifying potential causes, interventions can be implemented to mitigate these risks.

Evaluation Of Nursing Experience Of Caring For Patients At The End-Of-Life In Units Without An Established Bereavement Program, Lisa Morgan Bsn, Rn, Cnrn

Nursing Active Studies

This research study is an effort to identify and describe nursing attitudes and experiences with caring for patients at the end-of-life in a unit without an established bereavement program. The study will assess attitudes and experience pre and post implementation of a facility-wide bereavement program. The anticipated benefit will be acknowledging the impact of death on nurses who provide end-of-life nursing care. When nurses have support for bereavement, patients and their families will benefit.

PI: Lisa Morgan BSN, RN, CNRN

Contact: lisa.morgan@ Parkview.com