Implementing A Tiered Pain Protocol In The Total Knee Arthroplasty Patient,
2015
CentraCare Health
Implementing A Tiered Pain Protocol In The Total Knee Arthroplasty Patient, Heidi Meyer, Kelen Sohre, Tamara Welle
Nursing Posters
Objective: Address the culture of pain management with physicians and nurses utilizing a tiered pain protocol in conjunction with non-pharmacological approaches to achieve improvement in pain satisfaction to a tolerable level.
Patient Education Barriers,
2015
CentraCare Health
Patient Education Barriers, May Schomer, Hannah Newhouse
Nursing Posters
Introduction: Our survey answers corresponded closely to the research data found. The typical barriers included time, subject knowledge, patient education needs assessment, setting for teaching and nursing teaching skills.
Pneumonia: Ongoing Efforts To Improve Outcomes,
2015
CentraCare Health
Pneumonia: Ongoing Efforts To Improve Outcomes, Centracare Health
Nursing Posters
Background: Original improvement efforts emphasized correct antibiotic, early mobilization, adequate hydration, and early and ongoing oxygen weaning. Ongoing efforts include: early mobilization, obtaining room air sats on admission, early and ongoing oxygen weaning, and patient education.
Reducing Readmissions For Newborns With Hyperbilirubinemia,
2015
CentraCare Health
Reducing Readmissions For Newborns With Hyperbilirubinemia, Kristi Patterson
Nursing Posters
Purpose Statement: The purpose of this project is to reduce 30 day readmissions rates by 20% for normal newborns with hyperbilirubinemia on their index admission by utilizing the AAP clinical practice guideline including: utilizing the AAP nomogram based on age in hours, screening prior to discharge, and implementing the recommended interventions at discharge.
Treating Early Sepsis Outside Of The Icu Using A Bundle Of Interventions,
2015
CentraCare Health
Treating Early Sepsis Outside Of The Icu Using A Bundle Of Interventions, Jennifer Burris
Nursing Posters
To decrease cost and length of stay for sepsis patients by standardizing treatment in the progressive care units (PCUs).
Sustaining Pressure Ulcer Prevention: Implementing A Skin Champion Model,
2015
CentraCare Health
Sustaining Pressure Ulcer Prevention: Implementing A Skin Champion Model, Jennifer Burris
Nursing Posters
Purpose Question: Will an evidence-based skin champion model in the ICU improve nursing knowledge and perceptions about pressure ulcer prevention and reduce hospital acquired pressure ulcers?
Using Core Competencies To Help Staff Remain Proficient,
2015
CentraCare Health
Using Core Competencies To Help Staff Remain Proficient, Mary Leyk
Nursing Posters
Problem: Implement a competency program that engages staff compared to usual computer-based training modules. Objective: Design a multi-modal competency program for bedside nursing staff.
Shifting The Paradigm Of Classroom Nursing Orientation,
2015
CentraCare Health
Shifting The Paradigm Of Classroom Nursing Orientation, Mary Leyk
Nursing Posters
Purpose Statement: The purpose of the Evidence-Based Practice Nursing Orientation Project is to find evidence to support a change in teaching strategy for newly hired RNs (both New Grads as well as experienced nurses), from the current process in order to improve outcomes of clinical competence, independence and nurse confidence, and retention.
What The Heck Is Value-Based Purchasing??,
2015
CentraCare Health
What The Heck Is Value-Based Purchasing??, Centracare Health
Nursing Posters
Medicare has changed the way hospitals get paid. The new payment program is called Value-Based Payments (VBP). VBP is made up of two parts: incentives & penalities.
Utilizing A Protocol To Reduce Post-Operative Urinary Retention In Total Joint Arthroplasty,
2015
CentraCare Health
Utilizing A Protocol To Reduce Post-Operative Urinary Retention In Total Joint Arthroplasty, Gina Anderson-Malum, Naomi Schneider
Nursing Posters
Foley catheters have not routinely been used for our total joint patients for many years, leading staff to bladder scan and straight catheterize patients postoperatively. Bladder scanning and catheterization were identified as an inconsistent practice. Patients were commonly straight catheterized when nurses determind bladder scan volume and time of last void; yet the amounts for both and decision to catheterize were inconsistent. Also, the clinical evaluation and treatment was inconsistent among physicians. Variations in practice included rationale for a urology consult, use of medications for urinary retention, and documentation. Baseline urinary retention condition codes ranged from 8-18%, which led our …
Expanding The Practice Of Caring In The Peri-Anesthesia Unit,
2015
Augsburg College
Expanding The Practice Of Caring In The Peri-Anesthesia Unit, Jacqueline J. Meyer-Rostad
Theses and Graduate Projects
Caring is a central theme of the nursing profession; the essence of nursing. The preoperative and postoperative surgical settings at a large Midwestern Hospital are extremely busy and very demanding, which can affect patient care. It is essential for Patient Care Assistants (PCAs) to identify caring actions and to provide authentic caring for patients and families. Themes of witnessed uncaring behavior include: rough handling, loud and inappropriate conversations, ignoring the patient or family, abrupt answers to questions, and negative non-verbal body language. Conversations with several patient care assistants (PCAs) revealed they feel 'too busy' during their work day or are …
Evaluation Of A Rheumatology Patient Prioritization Triage System,
2015
University of Kentucky
Evaluation Of A Rheumatology Patient Prioritization Triage System, Katharine R. Layton
DNP Projects
The United States health care system is currently experiencing an increase in demand for services due to an aging population. Rheumatology, an Internal Medicine sub-specialty, treats those patients with arthritic conditions as well as other autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. A shortage of rheumatologists is projected by 2025, adding additional stress to an already burdened clinical area.This means patients can face substantial wait times when requesting consultation with a rheumatology provider.This capstone project will present three manuscripts that explore the referral process from primary to specialty care and strategies to reduce wait times. The first manuscript is a literature review that …
An Assessment Of Knowledge And Attitude Towards Stock Epinephrine Among Kentucky School Nurses,
2015
University of Kentucky
An Assessment Of Knowledge And Attitude Towards Stock Epinephrine Among Kentucky School Nurses, Brandi M. Duran
DNP Projects
This cross-sectional, pre-post intervention study was designed to gather information on Kentucky School Nurses attitude and knowledge toward non-prescribed epinephrine auto injectors in Kentucky Schools. All 500 members of the Kentucky Schools Nurses Association received a link to the pretest, educational intervention and posttest via email. Of those, 75 nurses responded and 72 were eligible to participate in the study. The data was analyzed through a paired t-test using SPSS. The results showed an increase in level of comfort with epinephrine, although it was not statistically significant. There was a statistical significance between the pretest and posttest when school nurses …
The Effect Of Personal Contact On Attitudes Toward Mental Illness In Baccalaureate Nursing Students,
2015
University of Akron Main Campus
The Effect Of Personal Contact On Attitudes Toward Mental Illness In Baccalaureate Nursing Students, Jessica Ashe
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
Many people who suffer from serious mental illness also suffer from the stigma associated with such illness. Because nurses frequently come into contact with the mentally ill, it is important that they do not stigmatize these individuals. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of a guest lecture by an individual with a serious mental illness on attitudes about mental illness in a sample of baccalaureate nursing students. The theoretical framework that guides this study is Goffman’s (1963) theory of social stigma. The sample used for this research is a convenience sample of 50 junior level nursing …
A Systematic Review: Immediate And Maintenance Effects Of Interventions On Handwashing Compliance In Healthcare Workers,
2015
The University Of Akron
A Systematic Review: Immediate And Maintenance Effects Of Interventions On Handwashing Compliance In Healthcare Workers, Brent E. Gibson, Dajana Markovic
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
There has been a drastic rise in the number of nosocomial infections of patients in intensive care units. Handwashing is generally accepted as an effective and inexpensive method that healthcare providers in hospital settings can use to decrease the likelihood of nosocomial infections, however, studies have shown that healthcare providers are often not compliant with handwashing protocol. The purpose of this systematic review of literature is to not only obtain information on handwashing compliance and non-compliance among different healthcare providers, but also to identify, describe, and evaluate evidence about the effect of various interventions on handwashing compliance in healthcare providers. …
A Comparison Of Empathy In Sophomore And Senior Baccalaureate Nursing Students,
2015
University of Akron Main Campus
A Comparison Of Empathy In Sophomore And Senior Baccalaureate Nursing Students, Alexandra I. Woods, Stephanie Malachin
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
Empathy is a cognitive process rather than an emotional and is often learned through life. Hildegard Peplau’s theory of interpersonal relations explains the importance of the nurse having a shared experience with the patient. Empathy is a crucial skill for nursing students to develop because it is shown that nurses showing empathy is directly related to improved patient satisfaction. Empathy levels tend to decrease as students progress throughout nursing school. The purpose of this study is to examine the empathy levels in sophomore baccalaureate nursing students compared to senior baccalaureate nursing students. Using a descriptive comparison design and a cross-sectional …
Assertiveness In Nursing Students,
2015
The University Of Akron
Assertiveness In Nursing Students, Kaitlin F. Amicone, Rachel Miller
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
The problem that this study focused on was that there was minimal evidence on whether or not nursing students become more assertive throughout their academic education. The purpose of this study was to compare the assertiveness scores of sophomore level nursing students and senior level-nursing students. The study was guided by Hildegard Peplau’s theory of interpersonal relations in nursing, which focuses on the therapeutic process between nurses and patients, rather than on internal patient pathology. The descriptive, comparative study used a 15-question survey design and a convenience sample of sophomore and senior level nursing students at a large urban Midwest …
A Systematic Review: Non-Pharmacological Interventions For Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea And Vomiting,
2015
The University Of Akron
A Systematic Review: Non-Pharmacological Interventions For Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea And Vomiting, Miranda L. Ayers, Olateju F. Olowe
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
Around 70-80% of patients receiving chemotherapy are at risk of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV), which can interfere with appetite and the ability to perform normal activities for daily living. When CINV is severe, psychological distress, depression, and physiological impairment occur. Patients may also stop chemotherapy treatments, which can lead to untimely deaths. The aim of this systematic review was to identify, describe, and evaluate the evidence about the use and effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions, compared to no use of non-pharmacological interventions, on self-reported episodes of CINV among the cancer patients. Twenty articles were reviewed on the use of acupressure, …
Nursing Students' Concerns And Experiences Toward End-Of-Life Care: A Mixed Methods Study Using Simulation,
2015
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Nursing Students' Concerns And Experiences Toward End-Of-Life Care: A Mixed Methods Study Using Simulation, Patricia Cosby
Summer Community of Scholars Posters (RCEU and HCR Combined Programs)
No abstract provided.
Identification Of Effective Disinfectants On Bacterial Growth,
2015
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Identification Of Effective Disinfectants On Bacterial Growth, Linda A. Hanson
Summer Community of Scholars Posters (RCEU and HCR Combined Programs)
No abstract provided.
