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A Teaching-Learning Initiative With Tablet Computing, Beth Ann Swan, Phd, Crnp, Faan, Kellie Smith, Edd, Rn, Anthony J. Frisby, Phd, Kathryn Shaffer, Msn, Rn, Cne, Mary Hanson-Zalot, Msn, Rn
A Teaching-Learning Initiative With Tablet Computing, Beth Ann Swan, Phd, Crnp, Faan, Kellie Smith, Edd, Rn, Anthony J. Frisby, Phd, Kathryn Shaffer, Msn, Rn, Cne, Mary Hanson-Zalot, Msn, Rn
College of Nursing Faculty Papers & Presentations
Mobile computing and electronic books are the top emerging technologies to impact higher education.1 The rapid expansion of technology in the health care setting has created a growing recognition that there is a need for adoption of a sound set of innovative teaching-learning strategies related to information management and technology applications in undergraduate nursing curriculum. Success in these technology-related strategies will rest on the degree to which schools comprehensively integrate technology with teaching-learning strategies in the undergraduate nursing curriculum.
Tablet computing has the potential to enhance educational experiences by providing a delivery option for teaching and learning practices that …
Planning And Integrating Tablet Computing In An Accelerated Nursing Curriculum., Anthony J. Frisby, Phd, Kellie Smith, Edd, Rn, Kathryn Shaffer, Msn, Rn, Mary Hanson-Zalot, Msn, Rn, Aocn, Beth Ann Swan, Phd, Crnp, Faan
Planning And Integrating Tablet Computing In An Accelerated Nursing Curriculum., Anthony J. Frisby, Phd, Kellie Smith, Edd, Rn, Kathryn Shaffer, Msn, Rn, Mary Hanson-Zalot, Msn, Rn, Aocn, Beth Ann Swan, Phd, Crnp, Faan
College of Nursing Faculty Papers & Presentations
Podium presentation at Rutgers Thirtieth Annual International Interprofessional Technology Conference, New Brunswick, NJ.
32 PowerPoint slides.
Navigating The Digital Divide: A Teaching-Learning Initiative With The Ipad2, Beth Ann Swan, Kathryn Shaffer, Kellie Smith, Anthony J. Frisby, Mary Hanson-Zalot
Navigating The Digital Divide: A Teaching-Learning Initiative With The Ipad2, Beth Ann Swan, Kathryn Shaffer, Kellie Smith, Anthony J. Frisby, Mary Hanson-Zalot
College of Nursing Faculty Papers & Presentations
Background/ Rationale: It has been established that Interprofessional Education (IPE) offers a solution to foster teamwork and improve patient care and should be implemented early in professional role development. Thomas Jefferson University has been providing IPE to interprofessional healthcare students for over 5 years. A long term strategic goal was identified to “create innovative learning environments that support interprofessional education including state-of-the-art technologies”. In actualizing this goal, the curriculum was enhanced with technology supported collaborative learning techniques to assist in group processing and reflection. Combining traditional IPE activities with technology supported components incorporated the advantages of both delivery methods, …
Health Care Reform: Current Updates And Future Initiatives For Ambulatory Care Nursing, Beth Ann Swan, Phd, Crnp, Faan, Sheila A. Haas, Phd, Np, Faan
Health Care Reform: Current Updates And Future Initiatives For Ambulatory Care Nursing, Beth Ann Swan, Phd, Crnp, Faan, Sheila A. Haas, Phd, Np, Faan
College of Nursing Faculty Papers & Presentations
Executive Summary:
- While the signing of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was a historical event marking the beginning of health care reform in the United States, it signaled the start of a golden age for ambulatory care nursing.
- Ambulatory care RNs are well-positioned to fully participate in health care reform initiatives.
- RNs are well-positioned to lead, facilitate, and/or participate in all patient care medical homes' and accountable care organizations'quality and safety initiatives through enhanced use of major ambulatory care RN role dimensions such as advocacy, telehealth, patient education, care coordination and transitional care, and community outreach.
- RNs are …
Factors Influencing The Implementation Of A Point-Of-Care Screening Tool For Delirium, Beth Ann Swan, Phd, Crnp, Faan, Julie Becker, Phd, Mph, Rickie Brawer, Mph, Phd, Christopher N. Sciamanna, Md, Mph
Factors Influencing The Implementation Of A Point-Of-Care Screening Tool For Delirium, Beth Ann Swan, Phd, Crnp, Faan, Julie Becker, Phd, Mph, Rickie Brawer, Mph, Phd, Christopher N. Sciamanna, Md, Mph
College of Nursing Faculty Papers & Presentations
Given the ample evidence delirium in hospitalized older adults is under diagnosed and not recognized by nurses up to 85% of the time, interventions are needed at the point of care to assist nurses in recognizing delirium. In this qualitative study, factors that might influence the implementation of a point-of-care screening tool for delirium were examined.
Chapter: The Advanced Practice Nurse In The Community, Kellie Smith, Molly A. Rose
Chapter: The Advanced Practice Nurse In The Community, Kellie Smith, Molly A. Rose
College of Nursing Faculty Papers & Presentations
Objectives
After reading this chapter, the student should be able to do the following:
1. Briefly discuss the historical development of the roles of the advanced public health nurse and the nurse practitioner
2. Describe the educational requirements for population-focused advanced practice nurses
3. Discuss credentialing mechanisms in nursing as they relate to the role of the advanced practice nurse
4. Compare and contrast the various role functions of population-focused advanced practice nurses
5. Identify potential arenas of practice
6. Explore current issues and concerns related to practice
7. Identify five stressors that may affect nurses in expanded roles
Online Teaching Preparedness: What About Our Faculty?, Kellie Smith, Edd, Rn, Elizabeth Elkind, Rnc, Msn, Mba, Phd(C)
Online Teaching Preparedness: What About Our Faculty?, Kellie Smith, Edd, Rn, Elizabeth Elkind, Rnc, Msn, Mba, Phd(C)
College of Nursing Faculty Papers & Presentations
Rutgers Twenty-Sixth Annual International Nursing Computer and Technology Conference. Las Vegas, NV. (podium presentation).
22 PowerPoint slides.
Online Teaching Preparedness: What About Faculty?, Elizabeth Elkind, Rnc, Msn, Mba, Phd(C), Kellie Smith, Edd, Rn
Online Teaching Preparedness: What About Faculty?, Elizabeth Elkind, Rnc, Msn, Mba, Phd(C), Kellie Smith, Edd, Rn
College of Nursing Faculty Papers & Presentations
Faculty development and online teaching: What about faculty? Drexel University’s e-learning 2.0 conference. Philadelphia, PA (podium presentation).
18 PowerPoint slides.
Enhancing Teaching And Learning: Integrating Technology And Nursing Education, Kellie Smith, Edd, Rn, Elizabeth Elkind, Rnc, Msn, Mba, Phd(C)
Enhancing Teaching And Learning: Integrating Technology And Nursing Education, Kellie Smith, Edd, Rn, Elizabeth Elkind, Rnc, Msn, Mba, Phd(C)
College of Nursing Faculty Papers & Presentations
Enhancing teaching and learning: Integrating technology and nursing education. Jefferson School of Nursing Faculty Development Day: Understanding scholarship: The Boyer model and career development. Philadelphia, PA (podium)
15 PowerPoint slides.
Nursing Faculty Development And Satisfaction With Online Teaching, Kellie Smith, Edd, Rn, Elizabeth Elkind, Rnc, Msn, Mba, Phd(C)
Nursing Faculty Development And Satisfaction With Online Teaching, Kellie Smith, Edd, Rn, Elizabeth Elkind, Rnc, Msn, Mba, Phd(C)
College of Nursing Faculty Papers & Presentations
Faculty development and online teaching. Pennsylvania Higher Education Nursing Association Annual Fall Meeting. Harrisburg, PA. (podium).
19 PowerPoint slides.