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The Comparison Of Volatile Organic Compound Measurement And Analysis Methods In A Ground-Based Simulated Spacecraft Cabin, Alana Shields

Von Braun Symposium Student Posters

No abstract provided.

Commencement Program 2014, Loma Linda University

Commencement Programs

CONTENTS

1 | Message from the President

3 | 2014 Events of Commencement

5 | The Academic Procession

7 | Significance of Academic Regalia

9 | The Good Samaritan

10 | University History Highlights

12 | Loma Linda University Song - "Healing Love"

13 | The Speakers

24 | The University Honorees

40 | The School Honorees

64 | The Programs

• School of Medicine, 65
• School of Pharmacy, 87
• School of Dentistry, 95
• School of Behavioral Health and School of Religion, 114
• School of Nursing, 126
• School of Public Health, 138
• School of Allied Health Professions - Physical Therapy, 156 …

Loma Linda Nurse - Vol. 22, No. 01, Loma Linda University School Of Nursing

Loma Linda Nurse

Contents

From the dean

2 | Marilyn Herrmann shares her thoughts

Features

4 | International off-campus MS celebration

6 | Alumni profile - Hollie Caldwell

8 | Global nursing conference

9 | How nursing student Nicole Shea lives it

News

10 | Faculty receive award

12 | New nurse anesthesia program

Alumni

14 | Note from Alumni Association president

15 | Then & now - 2014 homecoming details

16 | 2013 honored classes

18 | 2013 Alumni of the Year

In memory

20 | Remembering beloved faculty and alumni

Development

22 | Thank-you donor lunch

23 | Planning giving

23 …

Reducing Falls And Fall-Related Injuries In The Acute Care Setting, Mallory Mondloch

Nursing Posters

The Minnesota Hospital Association released a safety alert indicating there has been a significant increase in the number of reported patient fall events. Each year, falls and fall-related injuries account for an astounding number of unnecessary healthcare costs. Not only are falls costly, but many sadly result in major disabilities or deaths. Here are the steps we can take to reduce falls and fall-related injuries.

Prevention Of Unplanned Extubations, Melissa Fradette, Donna Kamps

Nursing Posters

Background: The trend of unplanned extubations is rising. Unplanned extubations are a safety concern for patients. A ventilator bundle is in place to guide nurses and respiratory therapists for weaning and extubating patients who meet criteria; it is not always being used. This concern has been discussed at the ICU safety team, ICU NP, ICU ROE, and ICU leadership meetings.

Disinfection Of Shared Mobile Phones Carried By Registered Nurses: A Comparison Of Two Methods, Roberta Basol, Amy Hilleren-Listerud, Sherri Reischl, Terri Mccaffrey, Jean Beckel, Terri Mccaffrey, Pamela Rickbeil, Mary Schimnich, Kirsten Skillings, Mary A. Struffert

Nursing Posters

This study determined the efficacy of cleaning products on mobile phones. Previous research has demonstrated the risk for bacterial cross contamination between healthcare workers' hands, close contact equipment, and mobile communication devices. There is extensive literature on survival of organisms on inanimate objects. Mobile communication devices can act as a reservoir for bacteria associated with nosocomial infection. Additional studies show cross contamination between the healthcare workers hands, the mobile phones, and the patient.

Nursing Skin Integrity Guidelines: A New Approach To Skin Care, Kim Schuster, Amy Gorecki, Jennifer Burris

Nursing Posters

What is nursing skin integrity guidelines: a nursing driven order to provide evidence based skin integrity interventions; provides a streamlined process for immediate application of best practice interventions for identified skin impairments; the interventions can be implemented based on assessment findings and clinical judgment; and provides a guideline for consulting the WOC Nurse, including when wounds are not healing, all pressure ulcers, and ostomy needs.

Dsm V: Review Of Commonly Seen Diagnosis Found In The Inpatient Mental Health Setting, Joyce Salzer

Nursing Posters

Objectives: increased awareness of where to find some of the most commonly seen diagnosis within the DSM V and knowledge of some of the changes that have been made in diagnostic classification.

Impact Of Tranexamic Acid (Txa) On Hemoglobin Levels In Elective Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients, Gina Anderson-Malum

Nursing Posters

Over the last 2 years, the Bone and Joint Center has focused on blood utilization for total knee and total hip arthroplasty. With the use of a blood transfusion protocol, we significantly reduced blood transfusion rates and standardized the approach to care. As an expansion of this work, other ideas to further decrease blood utilization were considered. The purpose of the data collection of preoperative and postoperative Hemoglobin (HGB) levels was to evaluate the effect of Tranexamic Acid (TXA) on the average change in Hgb levels compared to Hgb levels of patients that did not receive the medication. In addition, …

Successful Mentoring Relationships, Mary Leyk, Colleen Porwoll

Nursing Posters

A poster presentation on the structure, process, and outcomes of a successful mentoring program.

Timing Of Surgical Antibiotic Prophylaxis Vs. Therapeutic Antibiotics And The Risk Of Surgical Site Infection, Sandy Gilk, Joan Hemker, Jeni Hansen

Nursing Posters

Introduction: The CDC has developed criteria that define surgical site infection (SSI) as infection related to an operative procedure that occurs at or near the surgical incision within 30 days of the procedure or within 90 days if prosthetic material is implanted. Objectives: Differentiate between Prophylactic Antibiotics and Therapeutic antibiotic. Understanding SCIP guidelines with use of prophylactic antibiotics. Understanding the use of Therapeutic antibiotics by physician's order, prior to surgery.