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The Use Of Diaphragmatic Breathing Techniques To Reduce Stress In Pre-Licensure Nursing Students, Amy Naugle

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Research supports the idea that pre-licensure nursing students experience higher levels of stress than their general education-focused peers. This DNP project focused on stress related to nursing exams in the first semester of nursing school and promoted the adoption of diaphragmatic breathing techniques. The use of stress management techniques has been explored in those with intense job experiences and has proven to alleviate stress and promote improved coping. This cohort of pre-licensure nursing students was asked to identify stressors that affected them within the preceding 6 months while attending the first semester of a 2-year nursing program. The cohort was …

Introducing Mental Health Resources To Nurse Practitioner Residents, Tiffanie Bailey

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

This DNP Project identified the increased need for mental health resources after the COVID-19 pandemic. Studies showed the rate of anxiety, depression, and substance use has also been on the rise since the beginning of the pandemic. As the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic began to devastate the country mentally and physically, it became quickly apparent that additional resources to provide support for those suffering from mental illness were essential. This project aimed to introduce a Mental Health First Aid course within the Residency Program at the Center for Family Guidance. Participants were asked to complete a pre-test indicating their …

Community Educational Session On Identifying The Signs Of Depression And Resources Available, Desiree Young

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

The DNP Project was designed to educate the community on identifying the signs of depression and the community resources available to them. The intent of the project was to improve the community’s knowledge of depression symptoms and the community resources available that offer assistance to those dealing with these symptoms. There is a great need for education on depression signs, as many in various communities suffer from untreated depression, which often leads to negative outcomes. The impact of the project implementation was measured by using pre- and post-survey data evaluating the participants' overall knowledge of the signs of depression, stigma …

Mobility Is Medicine: An Interdisciplinary Early Mobility Education In A Micu, Cj Lucia, Judson Mary, Vallerie Push, Jess Wojiski

Oral Presentations

This quality improvement project has implications for any ICU that has continued barriers with mobilizing patients, despite mobility being an established best practice. Due to the increase in clinician satisfaction and patient outcomes, a multimodal educational approach should be applied in other critical care settings.

Unlocking Vr Magic: Duration Of Anxiety Relief For Pediatric Needle Procedures, Anna Angelica Guzman Mendoza

Nursing | Senior Theses

There have been various studies that show the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) being used as a non-pharmacologic and distraction method on school-aged children ranging from 6-12 years old. Despite this research, there has not been a follow-up with the use of VR and its duration of effect between each patient visit within this certain population. This study focuses on measuring the participants’ anxiety and pain levels during the needle-related procedure. The assessment tools that will be used to measure these important variables are the Children’s Fear Scale and Wong-Baker’s FACES scale. The participants of this study will be placed …

Incorporation Of Nutrition Education With Medication Injection To Sustain Weight Loss, Julia Calvelo

Nursing | Senior Theses

Background: Obesity is a widespread occurrence linked to comorbidities. Weight loss and maintenance is crucial to sustain existing health conditions and reduce risk of chronic diseases.

Lack of maintained weight loss is associated with poor education on nutrition, diet, and physical activity literacy. Objective: The purpose of this quantitative experimental study is to determine the efficacy of nutrition education among medication injection to sustain weight loss throughout treatment. It aims to promote comprehension of the aspects of nutrition, dietary habits, and physical education to not only sustain weight loss, but to understand the significance of how these elements contribute to …

Strategic Use Of Storytelling As An Advocacy Skill For Social Justice In Nursing Practice, Theresa Reichert

Nursing Posters

The purpose of this practice project is to cultivate storytelling as a nursing skillset, preparing nurses as social justice advocates within nursing practice.

The Association Between Early Exposure To Antibiotics And Childhood Asthma Incidence, Victoria Fischer

Soaring: A Journal of Undergraduate Research

This review examines the association between early exposure to antibiotics and the incidence of asthma in childhood, highlighting significant public health concerns related to antibiotic overuse. The misuse of antibiotics not only contributes to antibiotic resistance but may also impact long-term health outcomes, particularly respiratory diseases like asthma. Emerging evidence suggests that early antibiotic exposure may disrupt gut microbiota, altering immune responses and increasing the risk of asthma development. A systematic review of twenty-seven studies identified a significant correlation between antibiotic use in infancy and subsequent asthma diagnoses. However, there remains a need for further research to delineate the extent …

You've Got To Move It, Move It!, Jennifer Burris, Elizabeth Plante

Nursing Posters

An increase in reportable hospital acquired pressure injuries (stage 3, 4, or unstageable) was found to be associated with patients refusing to participate in the prevention plan of care.

Barriers To Implementation Of Practice Guidelines Against Fluid Restriction In Heart Failure, Mary Geisenhof

Nursing Posters

The overall goal was to support best practice around fluid restriction in care of the patient with heart failure.

Maternal Health Crisis: Implicit Bias/Cultural Humility Education For Perinatal Nurses, Carmen Rezak

Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)

Abstract

Today, perinatal nurses are challenged to provide equitable care for a very diverse and

high-risk pregnant/postpartum patient population. Pregnant women of color are mistrustful of

the health care system and concerned about their care and risks when admitted to the hospital for

fear that they are not listened to or treated with the same respect and intent as their white patient

counterparts. Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., in a 1966 speech, made in connection with the

Medical Committee for Human rights stated, “Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is

the most shocking and inhumane.” Nurses play …

Identifying The Effects Of Virtual Reality Simulation In The Nurse Education Lab, Nancy N. Khuu

Schultz-Werth Award Papers

Currently in the United States, 844 colleges are accredited for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program (American Association of College of Nursing, 2023). Each year, over 155,000 newly graduated registered nurses enter the hospital and clinical setting (Bradley, 2021). Many factors, including cost, time, familiarity with the electronic medical record and unit, the ability to provide patient-centered care, as well as competence with hands-on skills, can impact how much time the novice-level nurse receives for orientation on the floor. Nursing programs not only play a key role in preparing students for the NCLEX but also introduce them to …

Understanding The Impact Of Asthma And Rsv, Jasmine Celeste

Graduate Research Projects

No abstract provided.

Top Of Scope Work And Bringing Joy To The Workplace For Clinical Rns, Julie Karls, Gini Pilles, Renee Doetkott

Nursing Posters

Purpose Statement:

Support primary care transformation and team-based care goals through the utilization of RNs

Objectives:

• Encouraging all care team members to work to the top of their scope of practice, increasing joy, and pride in work while strengthening team relationships.
• Creating access for providers through co-management of chronic disease (Diabetes, Asthma and Hypertension).
• Improving patient outcomes related to chronic disease through close monotiling, relationships, and accountability

The Effects Of Controlled Breathing And Physical Postures On Anxiety And Stress In Mental Health Patients, Kristen Killingsworth

DNP Research Projects

Objective: Anxiety and stress are debilitating disorders that have been on the rise in recent years following the COVID-19 pandemic. Medication alone has not been shown to be successful in mitigating the disorders, necessitating research into other alternatives for anxiety and stress management. The purpose of this project was to assess if a single complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) relaxation session had an impact on stress and anxiety levels. Method: A comprehensive literature review was conducted to identify strategies for reducing stress and anxiety. Guided by the Holistic Care Model of Self-Regulation, the nurse-led CAM relaxation session was developed. The …

Perception Of Students As Partners In Learning Among Students And Faculty Members Of Sonam Karachi, Pakistan, Anum Shiraz Gujrati

PhD-HS 2024

Background: Students as Partners (SaP) has emerged as a student-centred approach where students are taken as active partners in determining learning outcomes and pedagogies rather than being merely passive learners and consumers in Higher Education (HE). It shifts the focus from the teacher-centred to the student learning environment and from a product to process-orientated outcomes. There is still a need to explore the perception of students as partners in HE among undergraduate and graduate nursing students and faculty members.
Purpose: The purpose of the study is to explore the perception of students and faculty members regarding students as partners in …

Concept Of Health-Related Quality Of Life Among People With Heart Failure In Karachi, Pakistan, Anny Ashiq Ali

PhD-HS 2024

Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including cardiovascular diseases, are a leading cause of global mortality. The mortality rate for cardiovascular diseases is on the rise, with 80 % to 86 % of fatalities, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, including Pakistan. Among NCDs, heart failure (HF) is a condition for which there is no cure, and patients rely on supportive treatments to maintain their quality of life. HF not only affects physical well-being but also has far-reaching consequences on the emotional, social, and cognitive aspects of life. In the context of Pakistan, where unique healthcare, sociocultural, and economic factors prevail, the …

Creating A Centralized Immunization Resource Center, Teresa Nathan

Nursing Posters

To support clinic nurses in their knowledge & comfortability around immunizations, an Immunization Resource Center was created on SharePoint. Having resources and educational materials located in a single location can help ensure consistency across the clinic system in our work with immunizations.

Professional Development In Practice: Enhancing The Npd Role, Amy Stang

Nursing Posters

Inquiry:

The problem this project is addressing is a lack of knowledge related to NPD scope and standards in the organization. The education department is largely decentralized, with staff reporting to various leaders outside of NPD department. Some areas within the organization lack support and continuing education specific to NPD.

Standardized Orientation In A Multi-Site Clinic System, Cathrine Robak

Nursing Posters

There are over 50 clinics serving more than 8 counties in CentraCare. Managers and supervisors at each clinic lead orientation of new nursing employees. The ambulatory educator recognized a need for standard orientation tools and resources as clinic managers and supervisors shared that they were each completing orientation of new nursing employees in a different way.

Enhancing Patient Care: The Power Of The Endoscopy Checklist, Emily Obermiller

Nursing Posters

Endoscopy procedures start at 8:00 a.m., but inpatients are often unprepared when report is required at 7:00 a.m. This lack of patient readiness causes delays in endoscopy start times, creates safety concerns, and delays in care. Nurses who are well-informed about procedural preparation are more likely to have patients properly prepared, improve safety, and increase effective communication.

Healthy Eating & Shift Work, Lisa Kilgard

Nursing Posters

To provide knowledge and education to individuals who engage in shift work. Which may assist them in maintaining a healthier eating and lifestyle.

Implementation Of A Two-Person Urinary Catheter Insertion Practice Change, Brandy Berends, Elizabeth Kiffmeyer, Jenelle Overgaard, Amy Railson, Morgan Thiry

Nursing Posters

Decrease incidence of Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTIs) for inpatients by implementing a two-person urinary catheter insertion practice change using a checklist.

Immunotherapy Serum Mixing: 2023 Best Practice Changes, Eyas Abla Md, Paul Faybusovich Do, Matthew Lies, Mallory Mondloch

Nursing Posters

Background Story:

CentraCare - Plaza Allergy & Asthma Clinic compounds immunotherapy serum with advanced training of licensed nurses. Effective November 1, 2023, USP (797) Pharmaceutical Compounding guidelines were updated and endorsed by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAI). The Allergy Clinic completed a gap analysis to determine what process needed to change to comply with these latest guidelines.

Sticks And Stones May Break My Bones, But Words Can Hurt Me Too: Psychological Safety And Microaggressions, Theresa Reichert, Janelle Maciej, Julia Vang

Nursing Posters

To foster a healthy work environment, address reports of microaggressions, and improve psychosocial safety within the SCH Telemetry team

Technology Decreases Treatment Decision Times, Angela Moscho

Nursing Posters

Patients who experience a stroke while hospitalized have a higher mortality rate than those who present to the emergency department. Our plan is to utilize technology to allow the stroke provider to evaluate the patient while in their hospital room, instead of waiting until the patient is in the CT scanner. Utilizing technology of an iPad for inpatient code strokes will allow for quicker assessment of the patient, resulting in faster treatment decision for this population.

Perception Of Students As Partners In Learning Among Students And Faculty Members Of Sonam Karachi, Pakistan, Anum Shiraz Gujrati

MBE 2024

Background: Students as Partners (SaP) has emerged as a student-centred approach where students are taken as active partners in determining learning outcomes and pedagogies rather than being merely passive learners and consumers in Higher Education (HE). It shifts the focus from the teacher-centred to the student learning environment and from a product to process-orientated outcomes. There is still a need to explore the perception of students as partners in HE among undergraduate and graduate nursing students and faculty members.
Purpose: The purpose of the study is to explore the perception of students and faculty members regarding students as partners in …

Reducing Blood Culture Contamination In The Emergency Department: A Multi-Method Quality Improvement Projec, Daryn Brauner, Marlene Schmidt, Nikki Campbell, Keri Bill, April Alfano

Abstracts

Blood cultures are a diagnostic tool used to determine the presence of bacteremia. Blood culture contamination (BCC) can lead to inappropriate use of antibiotics, increased length of stay, and increased healthcare costs. Many hospitals should have benchmarked BCC rates of <3%. However, BCC rates or false positives are known to be highest in emergency departments and there has been limited research on integrating multi-method approaches to reduce BCC rates. Purpose: The aim of this quality improvement project was to reduce the monthly percentage of BCC in an academic emergency department through implementation of a robust multi-method intervention targeting nurses and patient care technicians who perform phlebotomy for blood cultures.

The intervention was implemented in four approaches beginning in June 2022: Focused Education, Dashboard Utilization, Campaign Initiatives, and Improvement to RN Workflow. Focused education consisted of numerous electronic and in-person trainings. Dashboard utilization involved consistently updating staff of real time metrics of BCC. Campaign Initiatives involved increased hand hygiene prior to BCC draws. Finally, workflow for RNs were improved by …

Research Makes A Difference: Changing Post Surgical Vital Signs, Elizabeth Plante, Sadie Seezs, Jennifer Burris, Tiffany Omann-Bidinger

Nursing Posters

Research Question:

Are reduced frequency of vital signs as effective in identifying patient deterioration in postoperative adult orthopedic and spine patients after a post anesthesia care unit stay with transfer to orthopedic and neuroscience spine units when compared to current practice?

Conclusions/Implications:

• Changing the frequency of post operative vital signs provides the same quality, not directly affecting an increased risk of death.
• Reduction in number of times vital signs needed completion, saving time for nurses to complete other duties.
• System wide change to routine post operative vital signs for floor level patients was implemented.
• Recommend future research for obstetric and …

Eye Code Protocol, Christina Anderson Md, Maiya Dietz, Kelsey Bade, Mallory Mondloch

Nursing Posters

Purpose of EYE CODE:

• Retinal artery occlusion (RAO) is a rare but detrimental adverse effect of cosmetic facial filler injections.
• Requires prompt treatment and reversal to avoid patient blindness.
• EYE CODE is a new protocol in place to avoid this complication.
• Assist staff during a high stress event. •Improve patient safety & staff confidence. Way to receive continuing education credits through the clinic.