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Growing Ambulatory Care Nurse Leaders In A Multigenerational Workforce, Beth Swan, Phd, Crnp, Faan

College of Nursing Faculty Papers & Presentations

Executive Summary:

Ambulatory care faces challenges in sustaining a nursing workforce in the future as newly licensed nurses are heavily recruited to inpatient settings and retirements will impact ambulatory care sooner than other areas.

Building a diverse team by recruiting nurses of different ages (generations) and skills may result in a more successful and robust organization.

Knowledge about generational characteristics and preferences will aid nurse leaders and recruiters in attracting high-quality, talented nurses.

Nurses of Generations X and Y can increase their likelihood of success in ambulatory care by better understanding intergenerational issues.

Toward Evidence-Based Teaching: Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Two Teaching Strategies In An Associate Degree Nursing Program, Lori S. Lauver, Phd, Rn, Margaret M. West, Phd, Rn, Timothy B. Campbell, Msn, Crnp, Jennifer Herrold, Msn, Crnp, G. C, Wood, Ms

College of Nursing Faculty Papers & Presentations

The need for evidence based teaching has become an important ideology for nurse educators who are frequently encouraged to expand their teaching strategies based on recent advances in technology and student learning styles. Traditional lecture is often preferred by students, yet the literature encourages case study methodology for the development of critical thinking. A pilot study was conducted comparing learning outcomes using two different teaching strategies: lecture and case study instruction. Recommendations for using case study as a teaching methodology are offered.

The Use Of Remote Monitoring For Internal Cardioverter Defibrillators (Icds): The Infusion Of Information Technology And Medicine, Susan Shirato, Msn, Rn, Ccrn

College of Nursing Faculty Papers & Presentations

The clinical use of automated implantable cardioverter defibrillators (AICDs) has been rapidly increasing since the results of several randomized trials confirmed the efficacy of AICDs in the secondary and primary prevention of sudden cardiac death. Patients with AICDs require high-quality care and intense follow-up to ensure safe and effective device performance. According to international guidelines these patients should be followed at 1- to 4 month intervals, depending on the device model and the patient’s clinical status (Schoenfeld, 2004). Given the expanding indications for use and the complexity of these devices, there is an urgent need to develop new means of …

Investigation Of The Effects Of A Violence Prevention Program In Reducing Kindergarten-Aged Children's Self-Reported Aggresive Behaviors, David Jack, Phd, Rn, Cpn, Cne

College of Nursing Faculty Papers & Presentations

The purpose of this study was to explore the effective of a violence prevention program on reducing self-reported acts of aggressive behaviors in kindergarten-aged children. Aggression and violence are health concerns that can have a negative impact on an individual's sense of well-being.

Delirium Screening: From Research To Point Of Care, Beth Ann Swan, Phd, Crnp, Faan, Sheena Ahlawat, Mph, Christopher N. Sciamanna, Md, Phd

College of Nursing Faculty Papers & Presentations

Delirium is a serious public health problem among older adults and is one of the most common cognitive disorders affecting postoperative older adults. Delirium is a treatable illness that disproportionately places postoperative older adults at increased risk for functional and cognitive decline, as well as increased morbidity and mortality. More than 50 percent of postoperative patients develop delirium during hospitalization. Epidemiologic and clinical studies over the past two decades have provided ample evidence that delirium in hospitalized older adults is under-recognized by nurses and physicians, often leading to untoward events that the safety and well-being of hospitalized older adults.

Optimizing Vitamin D Status To Reduce Colorectal Cancer Risk: An Evidentiary Review., Guiyun Zhou, Jill Stoitzfus, Beth A. Swan

College of Nursing Faculty Papers & Presentations

Vitamin D deficiency is common in the general public and in patients with cancer. Optimizing vitamin D intake is increasingly recognized in cancer risk reduction, particularly in decreasing colorectal cancer risk. Therefore, summarizing the current evidence to promote best practices related to vitamin D intake and colorectal cancer risk reduction is important. The objectives of this article are to examine the current evidence regarding the impact of vitamin D on colorectal cancer risk reduction and provide practice recommendations for clinicians. Relevant research articles from 2002-2008 were retrieved from multiple electronic databases. Reference lists of relevant articles also were searched manually. …

Graduate Nurse Residency Programs: Bridging The Knowledge – Practice Gap, Elissa Harmon Rn, Msn, Ccrn

Jefferson Hospital Staff Papers and Presentations

Nurse residency programs provide the foundation needed to address the unique needs of the graduate nurse by providing a means to bridge the knowledge practice gap. The evidence based program curriculum developed by University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC) is utilized at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. The program blends the collaborative atmosphere of peer networking opportunities with the promotion of critical thinking skills and hands on activities. The additional support eases the transition period as the graduate nurse is nurtured from advanced beginner to competent professional nurse. The Nurse Residency program promotes autonomy and effective decision making skills through application based learning …

The Play And Learn Classroom, Therese Mcgurkin Rn, Msn, Janet Paul Rn, Msn, Terri Schwartz Rn, Msn

Jefferson Hospital Staff Papers and Presentations

Providing a consistent curriculum to educate and train more than 2,000 members of a nursing department and over 1000 nursing students in a tertiary care hospital on a complex clinical documentation system can be a challenge to the educator. Training new employees on an ongoing basis and an entire department when periodic system upgrades occur requires that the curriculum and methodology be consistent and made available at any time – day or night. In order to maintain consistency of the curriculum and provide the learner with ample opportunity to “play and learn” we use computer – based training video tutorials …

Lifeline Of New Products- Destination: The Patient's Bedside, Mary Bent Mangano, Msn, Rn New Products Coordinator, Department Of Nursing Education

Jefferson Hospital Staff Papers and Presentations

The lifeline of a new product begins with an innovative process driven by an on-line request through our academic medical center’s intranet system. The individual championing the new product completes the request. Staff nurses have a voice in the decision making process of the acceptance or the rejection of new product(s) being used in a hospital setting. All requested products are thoroughly investigated as the item relates to new technology, cost, reimbursement, medical evidence and evidence-based practice. These critical factors assist in the decision making process to improve the quality of patient care while ensuring cost-containment and standardization, thereby, translating …

Growing Ambulatory Care Nurse Leaders: Building Talent From The Primed Pipeline, Beth A. Swan, Janet P. Moye

College of Nursing Faculty Papers & Presentations

In this article, the first of two on this topic, the importance of leadership and succession planning will be defined, desired leadership competencies identified, different opportunities and approaches for succession planning identified, and organizational strategies identified, as well as personal strategies, that may be employed for leadership succession planning. In the second article, in an upcoming issue of Nursing Economic$, the role played by multiple generations in building talent and leadership succession planning will be described.

Sustaining A Fall Prevention Initiative- It Can Be Done!, Liz Gutwein-Guenther, Rn Bsn- Tjuh, Patricia Horner, Rn Msn-Tjuh

Jefferson Hospital Nurses Week

Prompted by an increase in falls in December of 2006, a group of nurses convened to address new approaches in fall prevention. This group quickly identified the need for a multidisciplinary approach. During the first year, the interdisciplinary committee effected policy changes in many departments and provided multi-hospital wide education. The committee also supported the development of a nursing Fall Prevention Resource Group that meets monthly and is composed of nurses and aides from each unit. The members are the “Champions for Fall Prevention”. The monthly meetings of both groups keep the fall prevention initiative alive.

Comparison Of Side Effects With Extended Release Epidural Morphine And Other Analgesic Modalities, Kathleen M. Colfer, Msn, Rn-Bc, Kishor Gandhi, Md, Mph, Robert F. Olszewski, Bs, Deborah A. Colli, Bsn, Rn-Bc

Jefferson Hospital Nurses Week

Opioids are the mainstay of post-operative pain management and may produce side effects that impact patient recovery. Use of Extended Release Epidural Morphine (EREM) has been shown to result in significantly less average morphine usage and to have superior analgesic efficacy than other modes of postoperative pain management. The purpose of this retrospective review was to compare the incidence and onset of side effects of ERE and other post-operative Analgesic regiments.

Fostering Community Of Relationships Via Online Discussion, Kellie Smith, Rn, Msn

College of Nursing Faculty Papers & Presentations

Background:

Statistics reveal that online education continues to expand in significant numbers throughout higher education. Nursing education must evolve and incorporate instructional technologies to meet the needs of the new era of tech-savvy students. An important aspect to consider for online and nursing education is creating and fostering a strong sense of community among students. Establishing a sense of community builds relationships among nursing students, assists in developing a comfort level with online course technology, is conducive to learning, and encourages reflection on learning possibilities. It has been established that online threaded discussions can encourage the growth of a learning …

Implementation Of The Aap Recommendations To Reduce Sids Risk In Nicus: A Collaborative Study Of Nursing Knowledge And Practice, Regina Grazel, Msn, Rn, Bc, Apn-C,, Ann Phalen, Phd, Nnp-Bc,, Lori Brittingham, Bsn, Rn, Patti Clifford, Msn, Rn-Nic, Lauren Gresh, Msn, Rn-Nic

College of Nursing Faculty Papers & Presentations

Purpose:

To examine and describe NICU nurses’:

Knowledge of SIDS risk reduction measures

Modeling of safe infant sleep interventions prior to hospital discharge

Inclusion of SIDS risk reduction in parent education

Nurses Alumni Association Bulletin, Fall 2009, Paula Levine, Sally H. Wagner, Aileen Ish Macmillan, John J. Wagner

Nursing Alumni Bulletins

2009 - 2010 Meeting Date Calendar

2010 Annual Luncheon & Meeting Notice

Officers, Committee Chairs, Satellite and Volunteers

Bulletin Publication Committee

The President's Message

Treasurer's Report

Resume of Minutes

Office News

Committee Reports

Annual Giving Contributors

"Letter to Alumni"

Janet C. Hindson Award

Janet C. Hindson Award Qualifications

2009 Janet C. Hindson's Nominees

2009 Janet C. Hindson's Recipient's Acceptance Speech

TJUH's MAGNET Award

"Our MAGNET Journey"

News About and From Our Graduates

"JSN Nursing Alumni Celebration; 117 years of Nursing Education"

Memories

Ballad O'Brien

Happy Birthday- To Be 80 or More

Luncheon Pictures

50th Anniversary Class List for 1959

2009 …