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Use Of Quick Response Coding To Create Interactive Patient And Provider Resources., Jennifer L. Bellot, Phd, Rn, Cne, Kathryn Shaffer, Edd, Rn, Cne, Mary Wang, Msn, Crnp

College of Nursing Faculty Papers & Presentations

BACKGROUND: Since their creation more than 20 years ago, the proliferation of Quick Response (QR) codes has expanded tremendously. Little was found in the literature to support the innovative use of QR coding in the classroom or in health care provision. Thus, the authors created a doctoral-level practicum experience using QR coding to create interactive, individualized patient or provider resource guides.

METHOD: Short, descriptive surveys were used before and after implementation of the practicum experience to determine students' comfort level using QR technology, their knowledge base, ease of use, and overall satisfaction with the practicum.

RESULTS: Students reported high levels …

Are You Demonstrating The Value Of Caring?, Beth B. Boyd

Nursing Faculty Publications

Are you making a difference? Christian values and caring are at the heart of nursing practice. However, it seems there is little talk about caring values with nursing students, even though nurse educators can share these important messages with their students. Demonstrating compassion and caring in an environment of mutual respect can truly make a difference to future nurses.

What Will Nursing In Your Organization Look Like In 2020? Strategic Planning To Ignite The Ideal Future State. (Poster), Jacqueline D. Fenicle Rn, Msn, Nea-Bc

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.

The Stethoscoop, April 2015, Mennonite College Of Nursing

The Stethoscoop (2013-2017)

The Stethoscoop is the newsletter for Mennonite College of Nursing students.

Levels Of Empathy In Undergraduate Healthcare Professions Students, Ashley M. Tegge

Honors Projects

Empathy is a central component in effective healthcare provider-patient relationships, yet evidence exists that healthcare professions students lack empathy. A cross-sectional survey was completed to identify whether a relationship exists between empathy levels in baccalaureate nursing, psychology, pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-physical therapy, and pre-occupational therapy majors who have or have not identified a projected specialty within their profession upon entry into practice, and compare these findings. A 28-item questionnaire was completed by a convenience sample of 202 students with declared majors in the healthcare professions of interest. There was no significant difference in empathy levels between students of all majors who …

Masking Tuberculosis Patients, James Bowen, Austin Greenwood

Graduate Research Projects

Authors proposed a study to determine what effect a non-fit-tested patient-worn surgical mask has on inpatient tuberculosis transmission rates as compared to no mask usage.

Effectiveness Of Two Various Types Of School-Based Instruction Methods In Relation To Bmi, Physical Activity, And Nutrition Outcomes, Sherri Bakland, Elizabeth Moore-Jones

Graduate Research Projects

No abstract provided.

Diffusion Of Inclusion: Measuring Willingness, Janet A. Levey

Dissertations (1934 -)

The purpose of the study was to: (1) examine psychometric properties of the Willingness to Adopt Inclusive Teaching Strategies (ITSinNE) instrument and (2) measure factors influencing a nurse educator's willingness to adopt inclusive teaching strategies based in universal design for instruction (UDI). Universal design for instruction (UDI) is one approach to facilitate multiple ways of learning and evaluation in various learning environments for all learners; however, it is not well known or researched in nursing education. Diffusion of innovation theory (Rogers, 2003) and universal design for instruction (McGuire & Scott, 2006) provided the theoretical framework for the study. A cross-sectional …

Comparison Of Nurse Staffing Based On Changes In Unit-Level Workload Associated With Patient Churn, Ronda G. Hughes, Kathleen Bobay, Nicholas A. Jolly, Chrysmarie Suby

College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications

Aim

This analysis compares the staffing implications of three measures of nurse staffing requirements: midnight census, turnover adjustment based on length of stay, and volume of admissions, discharges and transfers.

Background

Midnight census is commonly used to determine registered nurse staffing. Unit-level workload increases with patient churn, the movement of patients in and out of the nursing unit. Failure to account for patient churn in staffing allocation impacts nurse workload and may result in adverse patient outcomes.

Method(s)

Secondary data analysis of unit-level data from 32 hospitals, where nursing units are grouped into three unit-type categories: intensive care, intermediate care, …

Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome, Lynn Heise

College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications

Legalization of marijuana use will increase the number of people who will become long-term users. A prior medical record review study in Australia, in 2004, identified 19 chronic marijuana users who entered the emergency department with recurrent vomiting associated with abdominal pain. Routine treatment of the nausea and vomiting, associated with the chronic marijuana abuse, with antiemetics is ineffective in patients with cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome. Narcotics do not relieve the abdominal pain but may cause worsening rebound pain. The best treatment of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome was found to be abstinence from the recreational use of marijuana. It is important for …

Perception Of Cultural Competence In Nurse Practitioners, Carolina G. Huerta, Peter L. Kranz, Janice A. Maville

School of Nursing Faculty Publications

Purpose: Nurse practitioners are at the forefront in providing quality care to diverse populations and must become cognizant of the importance of cultural competence in caring for diverse patients. The purpose of this study was to examine perceptions of cultural competence and its integration in the delivery of health care in nurse practitioners practicing in a Mexican-American region of South Texas.

Methodology: A descriptive, qualitative design using grounded theory and purposive sampling was utilized for this study. Sixteen nurse practitioners, fourteen females and two males, participated in the study. Qualitative data collection was elicited through individual interviews and …

Medication Reconciliation: A New Role To Decrease Discrepancies, Amanda Fougere, Tracie Heckman Msn, Rn, Cmsrn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.

Effect Of Perceived Stress On Cytokine Production In Healthy College Students, Vorachai Sribanditmongkol, Jeremy L. Neal, Laura A. Szalacha, Donna O. Mccarthy

College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications

Chronic psychological stress impairs antibody synthesis following influenza vaccination. Chronic stress also increases circulating levels of proinflammatory cytokines and glucocorticoids in elders and caregivers, which can impair antibody synthesis. The purpose of this study was to determine whether psychological stress increases ex vivo cytokine production or decreases glucocorticoid sensitivity (GCS) of peripheral blood leukocytes from healthy college students. A convenience sample of Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) students completed the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). Whole blood was incubated in the presence of influenza vaccine and dexamethasone to evaluate production of interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-1-beta (IL-1β), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), and interferon-gamma …

The Benefits Of Breastfeeding, Helen L. Byers

Senior Honors Theses

It is important to educate women of childbearing age, their families, and society of the benefits that breastfeeding has over bottle-feeding and formula-feeding. The benefits of breastfeeding are in three main categories. First, the developmental, physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits of the baby will be discussed. Then the physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits for the mother will be talked about along with possible contraindications or difficulties. Finally, the financial benefits of breastfeeding over feeding an infant from the bottle will be discussed as it relates to the family and government. The goal is to persuade that breastfeeding is a superior …

Communicating With Patients And Their Families About Palliative And End-Of-Life Care: Comfort And Educational Needs Of Nurses, Cheryl Moir, Renee Roberts, Kim Martz, Judith Perry, Laura J. Tivis

Nursing Faculty Publications and Presentations

Introduction: Effectively discussing palliative care with patients and families requires knowledge and skill. The purpose of this study was to determine perceived needs of inpatient nurses for communicating with patients and families about palliative and end-of-life (EoL) care. Method: A non-experimental design was used. In total, 60 inpatient nurses from one hospital in Idaho completed the End of Life Professional Caregiver Survey (EPCS), which examines three domains: patient and family-centered communication, cultural and ethical values, and effective care delivery. Results: The number of years’ experience nurses had (F(9,131.57)=2.22, p=0.0246; Wilk's ^=0.709) and the unit they worked on (F(6,110)=2.49, p=0.0269; Wilk's …

The Use Of Teamstepps® In The Development And Implementation Of Staff Nurse Councils, Katreena Collette Merrill

Journal of Undergraduate Research

1. TeamSTEPPS training: As a result of this project, 395 number of students received training on TeamSTEPPS. Students created case studies and role play videos about communication in healthcare.
2. In addition to the effect on the senior undergraduate nursing students and family nurse practitioner graduate students, we were able to implement TeamSTEPPS into a new interprofessional education course STDEV 214R.
3. As a result of this project, we were contacted by the Agency for Healthcare Research Quality for an interview on how we have applied TeamSTEPPS. Results of the interview will be posted on the web site in 2015 citing Brigham Young …

The ‘Ohana Mana Challenge: An Intervention Study On Native Hawaiian And Pacific Islander Nutrition And Activity, Jane H. Lassetter

Journal of Undergraduate Research

In our recent study, 84.4% of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders (NHPIs) in Hawaii and Utah were overweight or obese, which puts them at increased risk for obesity-related diseases, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and some cancers. Pre-colonization NHPI diets were rich in fresh fruits and vegetables and fish, but research indicates current NHPI diets consist largely of processed and fast foods. Along with this change in NHPI diet came a change in activity, from fishing and farming to more sedentary jobs. The changes in diet and activity likely contribute to high NHPI overweight and obesity prevalence. People can make wise …

The Use Of Pbl In An Interprofessional Education Course For Health Care Professional Students, Kristine M. L'Ecuyer, David Pole, Sheila A. Leander

Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-Based Learning

A problem-based learning (PBL) framework was utilized in a series of six interprofessional team seminars (IPTS) for postbaccalaureate students from seven health professions. The goal of IPTS was to develop a collaborative practice-ready workforce prepared to respond to patient care needs through use of concrete examples, skills development, critical thinking, and problem solving in safe, faculty-facilitated small groups. The collaborative nature of PBL closely correlates with teaching methodologies of the IPTS series. This study analyzed critical reflection assignments of nursing students in accelerated programs to determine the effectiveness of IPTS at preparing students for interprofessional collaborative practice. Findings indicated that …

Violent Crimes In The Hospital Setting: Situational Awareness And Nursing Empowerment Result In Safety, Jody Shigo Rn, Cmsrn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.

My Patient Died: A National Study Of Nursing Students Perceptions After Experiencing A Patient Death, Barabara Heise, Debra Wing

Journal of Undergraduate Research

The purpose of this national study was to answer the following questions:

1. What is the prevalence of nursing students encountering death in the clinical setting?
2. What are the perceptions of nursing student’s first clinical encounter with death?
3. What are the students’ perceptions of their knowledge and communication abilities to manage patient situations at end-of-life (EOL)?
4. What actions by nurse educators might mitigate this potentially stressful situation according to students?

Nursing Students’ Experiences With High-Fidelity Simulation, Rana Halabi Najjar, Bret Lyman, Nick Miehl

Faculty Publications

Research has revealed the effectiveness of simulation for facilitating student development of self-efficacy, knowledge, clinical judgment, and proficiency in technical skills. This grounded theory study was conducted to describe the experience of nursing students in high-fidelity simulation and develop a model which explicates the experience of nursing students in simulation. Focus group interviews were conducted with three cohorts of students enrolled in a baccalaureate nursing program who experienced simulation four to twelve times per academic year. Five prominent themes emerged during analysis Emotional Processing; Anxiety; Making Connections; Fidelity; and Learning. The Simulation Learning Model – Student Experience (SLM-SE) was developed …

Exploring Relationships Between Practicing Registered Nurses(Rns)Pharmacology Knowledge And Medication Errors, Coleen Kumar

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

Background: Medication errors result in significant negative patient outcomes and major costs to the health care system. Registered nurses (RNs) assume a major role in the medication administration process demanding high-level knowledge and skills.

Aim: This study aimed to determine if there was a relationship between practicing RNs’ pharmacology knowledge and medication error occurrence.

Methods: A descriptive, correlational design was used to explore the relationship between RN pharmacology knowledge and medication error occurrence. Participants included 211 practicing nurses (RNs) from healthcare facilities in New York and New Jersey. The Medication Calculation Skills Test (MCS) (Grandell-Niemi, H., Hupli, …

Alcohol Screening And Brief Intervention Program In A University Health Service, Teresa Conklin

Seton Hall University DNP Final Projects

Alcohol misuse in the United States is a public health concern. Inappropriate alcohol consumption poses an enormous threat to the physical, social, and economic well-being of the American public. Young adults, specifically college students, are at particularly high risk for alcohol misuse. National organizations have endorsed efforts to identify and advise individuals who engage in risky drinking behaviors. Students who visit Seton Hall University Health Services for routine health care are an ideal group to engage in alcohol screening and education. The purpose of this project is to introduce and evaluate an alcohol screening and brief intervention program in a …

Social Disparities: Household Income In Poverty Stricken Ecuador Affecting Cognitive Function In Children, A. Chamberlain, M. Williams, Jane H. Lassetter

Faculty Publications

Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is one of the largest nutritional disorders in the world. Approximately 25% of the world’s population has anemia with 50% of those cases being IDA, according to the World Health Organization. The reduced oxygen carrying capacity associated with anemia can have many adverse effects. Many anemia studies have been done on infants but few have been done on school-aged children. A charity organization in Ecuador has been identifying anemia prevalence among children within a suburb of Guayaquil. To further identify possible risks resulting from anemia, a study comparing cognitive function with anemia rates was conducted in …

Perception Of Safety, Importance, And Effectiveness Of Vaccinations Among Urban School Employees In Utah, Karlen E. Luthy, Kim E. Thompson, Renea L. Beckstrand, Janelle L B Macintosh, Lacey M. Eden

Faculty Publications

Purpose: School employees are in direct contact with children in confined areas, a setting in which communicable infection can quickly spread. Therefore, it is important for school employees to be fully vaccinated. The purpose of this study is to ascertain the current vaccination status and perceptions of school employees in an urban school district.

Data Sources: The study employed a nonexperimental mixed-method design. School employee participants (N = 1,400) completed a questionnaire to evaluate vaccination status, availability of vaccination records, and vaccination awareness. Participants were randomly selected from 85 schools within one urban school district.

Conclusions: Two common perceptions about …

Do Modifiable Cardiovascular Risk Factors Differ By Rural Classification In Women Who Enroll In A Weight Loss Intervention?, Dieu-My Tran, Carol H. Pullen, Lani M. Zimmerman Patricia, A. Hageman University Of Nebraska

Nursing Faculty Research

PURPOSE: If clinicians and researchers are aware of specific cardiovascular risks associated with women's rural status, whether it be large or small/isolated rural areas, it may help in developing more relevant rural resources. The purpose of this study was to examine whether there were differences in modifiable cardiovascular risk factors of overweight and obese rural women living in large or small/isolated rural areas. SAMPLE: This secondary analysis examined baseline cross-sectional data from the "Web-based Weight Loss and Weight Maintenance Intervention for Older Rural Women" clinical trial. Analysis included data from 299 rural Midwestern women, ages 40-69 years with a baseline …

The Relationship Between Hearing Status And Cognitive Performance And The Influence Of Depressive Symptoms In The Older Adult, Julie A. Daugherty

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Hearing loss and cognitive impairment are significant health problems, threatening the independent function of older adults. While there appears to be a strong relationship between the two conditions, the mechanisms underlying this association are complex and are not fully elucidated.

The purpose of this secondary analysis was to explore the relationship between hearing ability and cognitive performance in older adults. In addition, this study attempted to examine the role of depressive symptoms in the relationship between hearing loss and cognitive performance. Comprehensive measures of peripheral hearing, central auditory processing and cognitive performance were utilized to examine these relationships in a …

Building A Hybrid Or In Preparation For Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair Program, Lori Fuehrer Rn, Beth E. Frickmann Rn, Cnor

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.

A Team Approach To Validating Cleanliness Within The Operating Room, Joseph M. Griffin

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.

Multi-Hospital Standardized Orientation For Float Pool Staff Competency, Michelle Reigard Rn, Cnor

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.