Comparing Act And Nln Pax Exams For Preadmission To An Associate's Degree Nursing Program,
2016
Southern Adventist University
Comparing Act And Nln Pax Exams For Preadmission To An Associate's Degree Nursing Program, Tiffany Potter
Journal of Interdisciplinary Graduate Research
Outside of using the ACT exam for admission into the University, a pre-admission exam for the School of Nursing has never been required until recently. A correlational study was completed to determine the relationship between the performance on the ACT and NLN-PAX pre-admission for the students entering the School of Nursing program in January 2015. Additional statistics were calculated comparing gender, ethnicity, and student status (transfer vs. non-transfer) to further validate the student’s performance on the ACT and NLN-PAX exams. Mid-term grades of a fundamentals course were compared to the pre-admission exams to predict success in the nursing program. The …
Implementation Of Teamstepps,
2016
Liberty University
Implementation Of Teamstepps, Trynequa S. Jones
Doctoral Dissertations and Scholarly Projects
This scholarly project focused on implementing Team Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety (TeamSTEPPS) in an emergency room (ER). The aim of TeamSTEPPS is to improve patient outcomes by educating healthcare professionals on communication and teamwork skills. TeamSTEPPS teaches healthcare professionals leadership skills, shared mental models, mutual trust, and closed loop communication. The purpose of the scholarly project was to improve teamwork and communication. The study method was descriptive analysis of 51 pre and posttest questionnaires, specifically looking for increased knowledge of TeamSTEPPS tools. The participants included: ER physicians, ER nurses, ER certified nursing assistants/health unit coordinators, …
Beacon Journey: Improving Patient Outcomes: Reducing Adverse Drug Events Using An Inter-Professional Team Approach,
2016
CentraCare Health
Beacon Journey: Improving Patient Outcomes: Reducing Adverse Drug Events Using An Inter-Professional Team Approach, Laurie Annett, Nicole Higel-Backes, Jaclyn Hoppe, Michelle Huffman, Teresa Jahn, Bridget Klein, Jessica Mackedanz-Johnson, Kirsten Skillings, Jayna Theis, Jessica Thoma
Nursing Posters
Literature states that the use of sedation regimens that include routine reversal of benzodiazepines or narcotic agents are not recommded. An inter-professional team concurred that planned reversals would no longer be the standard of practice for patients post post-procedural sedation. An inter-professional team analyzed the use of reversal agents, reviewed literature related to sedation and analgesia by non-anesthesiologists, and proposed recommendations for practice changes.
Best Practice For Core Charge Nurse Orientation And Leadership Development,
2016
CentraCare Health
Best Practice For Core Charge Nurse Orientation And Leadership Development, Melissa Fradette
Nursing Posters
Purpose Statement: Develop and implement evidence based, standardized orientation and leadership development for core charge nurses (CCN) compared to current unit-based orientation which has inconsistent content and structure.
Heart Huddle: Increasing Cohesiveness In Ccu And Cvtu,
2016
CentraCare Health
Heart Huddle: Increasing Cohesiveness In Ccu And Cvtu, Ashley Douvier
Nursing Posters
The American Association of Critical Care Nurses identifies six standards for a healthy work environment, two of which are skilled communication and true collaboration. CCU and CVTU are two separate units staffed by one Charge RN. A need to improve communication and collaboration has existed throughout both units. Thus, Heart Huddle has been developed. The objective of Heart Huddle is to bring cohesiveness to CCU and CVTU through improving communication and collaboration, which is imperative to a healthy work environment.
Finding The Missing Pieces: Comprehensive Cerebellar Assessments With Cytarabine Administration,
2016
CentraCare Health
Finding The Missing Pieces: Comprehensive Cerebellar Assessments With Cytarabine Administration, Tara Hinnenkamp
Nursing Posters
A study conducted at the University of Maryland Greenebaum Cancer Center found that one in four nurses felt there were widespread inconsistencies with cerebellar assessments. One of every two nurses felt the current assessment was incomplete and the patient may be suffering as a result. Nurses need to have the means to accurately and consistently assess and document neurological changes noted with Cytarabine administration.
Improving Bedside Ecg Monitoring In Telemetry,
2016
CentraCare Health
Improving Bedside Ecg Monitoring In Telemetry, Teresa Jahn, Jennifer Lang, Jaclyn Hoppe
Nursing Posters
To improve accuracy of bedside ECG (EASI lead) monitoring through accurate placement of electrodes and proper skin preparation.
Etc Code Stroke Improvement,
2016
CentraCare Health
Etc Code Stroke Improvement, Melissa Fradette, Jessica Miller
Nursing Posters
There was a 42% increase in median times for patients receiving alteplase (tPA) within 60 minutes from 48 minutes in Q3FY13 to 68 minutes in Q1FY15. Research indicates every 15 minute delay in stroke treatment, the odds of good outcome decreased by 10%. During two day rapid improvement event team members and content experts used process mapping to identify waste in current state ETC Code Stroke process and determine countermeasures to eliminate waste and improve throughout.
Improving Transitions Of Care For Newborns Requiring Home Phototherapy Through Innovation & Collaboration,
2016
CentraCare Health
Improving Transitions Of Care For Newborns Requiring Home Phototherapy Through Innovation & Collaboration, Carla Bieniek, Kristi Patterson
Nursing Posters
Improve transitions of care for newborns requiring home phototherapy by providing skilled nursing services through Home Care and changing the phototherapy modality from the BiliBed to the BiliSoft which provides more intense home phototherapy & is easier to administer.
Inpatient Rehabilitation Performance Improvement: Skin Care And Guidelines,
2016
CentraCare Health
Inpatient Rehabilitation Performance Improvement: Skin Care And Guidelines, Golden Fisk
Nursing Posters
To improve skin integrity care as well as use of hospital policies and guidelines within Inpatient Rehabilitation.
Integrative Therapy Program: Evaluation And Implementation Of Aromatherapy In An Inpatient Setting,
2016
CentraCare Health
Integrative Therapy Program: Evaluation And Implementation Of Aromatherapy In An Inpatient Setting, Wendy Wheeler
Nursing Posters
Purpose Statement: The purpose of this project is to implement integrative therapies, such as aromatherapy, in addition to current nursing interventions. Goal is to improve patient experience and outcomes and enhance the patient/nurse relationship.
Mindfulness Program At Work,
2016
CentraCare Health
Mindfulness Program At Work, Chelsie Bakken, Kathleen Mahon, Kristi Patterson
Nursing Posters
Develop and implement a mindfulness based stress reduction program that is easily accessible, effective, and utilized by staff to improve care quality and positively affect the wellbeing of CCH employees.
Moving Weekly Team Conference To Bedside,
2016
CentraCare Health
Moving Weekly Team Conference To Bedside, Joyce Belanger
Nursing Posters
CMS has specific requirements for all Inpatient Rehab Facilities. Weekly team conferences on the patients is one of the requirements. Team members required are Dr, LSW, PT, OT, SLP and RN. Our Practice Nurse (RN) attended conferences, as she has working knowledge of the patient. Our challenge was to get the bedside nurse, instead of the practice nurse, to attend the weekly conference.
National Database Of Nursing Quality Indicators,
2016
CentraCare Health
National Database Of Nursing Quality Indicators, May Schomer
Nursing Posters
National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI) was launched by American Nursing Association (ANA) in 1998, with an initial set of ten quality indicators that assessed the quality of patient care. The continued mission of the NDNQI's is to improve patient care and safety by providing evidence based national research to nurses by comparing nursing care data and the connection this data has on patient outcomes. A relationship between patient outcomes and nurse staffing practices was noted, but further data collection was needed to appraise the quality of nursing care on each hospital unit in order to assess, evaluate and …
Optimal Perioperative Management Of The Geriatric Patient,
2016
CentraCare Health
Optimal Perioperative Management Of The Geriatric Patient, Sherry Sonsalla
Nursing Posters
Purpose: Review best practice guidelines, perform a gap analysis, and provide recommendations for areas of opportunity for geriatric surgical patients.
Reducing Overnight Vital Signs,
2016
CentraCare Health
Reducing Overnight Vital Signs, Jill Libbesmeier
Nursing Posters
As delirium has been identified to increase functional decline, cost per patient day of hospitalization, and length of stay, previous delirium work has been completed at St. Cloud Hospital. Changes in sleep pattern and sleep environment have been identified as a cause of delirium. The purpose of this project is to change frequency of vital signs on Med 1, Med 2, and Medical and Oncology, allowing for increased uninterrupted periods of sleep to help reduce delirium rates; in turn reducing average length and cost of stay.
Protecting Patients From Hospital-Acquired Infections,
2016
CentraCare Health
Protecting Patients From Hospital-Acquired Infections, Ann Backes
Nursing Posters
Goal: Implement chlorohexidine (CHG) bathing for patients on the Medical and Oncology Unit with a central venous catheter and/or urinary catheter in addition to existing prevention measures to reduce catheter associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) and central line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs), because increases in CAUTIs and CLABSIs were seen despite various unit and hospital prevention strategies in place.
Opening An Observation Unit,
2016
CentraCare Health
Opening An Observation Unit, Emily Zempel
Nursing Posters
The definition, benefits, and structure of an observation unit within a hospital.
Sep-1: Early Management Bundle, Severe Sepsis/Septic Shock,
2016
CentraCare Health - St Cloud Hospital
Sep-1: Early Management Bundle, Severe Sepsis/Septic Shock, Roberta Basol, Jennifer Burris
Nursing Posters
To educate, monitor, and improve the sepsis core measure SEP-1 results required by CMS.
Reduction Of Cesarean Section Surgical Site Infections (Ssi): Progression And Implementation Of Evidence Based Practice,
2016
CentraCare Health
Reduction Of Cesarean Section Surgical Site Infections (Ssi): Progression And Implementation Of Evidence Based Practice, Patricia Dumonceaux, Melissa Erickson, Kim Schuster, Elizabeth Kiffmeyer
Nursing Posters
To improve cesarean section patient experience by reduction of postoperative SSI.
