Establishing A Nurse Mentor Program To Improve Nurse Satisfaction And Intent To Stay,
2016
Eastern Kentucky University
Establishing A Nurse Mentor Program To Improve Nurse Satisfaction And Intent To Stay, Sara Jane Jones
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Retention of new graduate registered nurses (RNs) is a problem within the healthcare system negatively impacting patient safety and health care outcomes. The problem of retention of qualified RNs is compounded by the potential shortage of RNs, the aging RN workforce and the aging US population. During a period of transition, a novice RN requires the guidance of others to learn to apply theoretical knowledge to real life clinical experiences. In the linear progression of Benner’s levels of clinical competency, the beginning two levels of nurses need a resource person to guide their progression in clinical practice. A mentoring relationship …
Community Acquired Pneumonia Project,
2016
Eastern Kentucky University
Community Acquired Pneumonia Project, Patricia Heaney
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
There is an increasing number of microorganisms that are becoming resistant to antimicrobial medications. This growing number of resistant organism poses a serious health threat, not only in this nation, but throughout the world. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that there are greater than 2 million people who acquire serious infections that are resistant to one or more antimicrobial agents that were made to treat those organisms (CDC, 2013). Streptococcus pneumonia (S. pneumoniae or pneumococcus) is one such organism that has been identified by the CDC (2013) as becoming increasingly resistant to drugs that were once …
Follow-Up Telephone Contact Following Discharge From Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals,
2016
Eastern Kentucky University
Follow-Up Telephone Contact Following Discharge From Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals, Tonja Williams
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Readmissions to acute care hospitals within 30 days post discharge are a burden to healthcare economy. Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (2007) estimated a cost of $12 billion dollars is spent each year on Medicare patients who are readmitted to an acute care hospital within 30 days post discharge. MedPAC (2007) estimated that 75% of those readmissions are avoidable. A review of the literature was conducted. Thirteen studies were reviewed and analyzed and the results of the literature review indicated there is evidence supportive of implementing telephone follow-up contact with patients discharged from the LTACH to assess for additional needs and …
Implementing An Intervention To Reduce Seclusion And Restraints In An Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital,
2016
Eastern Kentucky University
Implementing An Intervention To Reduce Seclusion And Restraints In An Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital, Amanda B. Lykins
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
The need to enhance nursing staff’s knowledge, perceptions and attitudes around alternatives to seclusion and restraint has been well validated in the literature. Seclusion and restraint use in the inpatient psychiatric setting are highly dangerous physical interventions, used to control the behavior of a mentally ill patient who is a danger to self or others. Seclusion and restraint events have the potential to cause emotional trauma, physical injury to patients or staff and the possibility of patient death. The purpose of the capstone project was to implement an evidence-based education program to, improve nursing staff’s (RN, LPN, MHA and SRNA) …
B.S. In Nursing Brochure,
2016
Nova Southeastern University
B.S. In Nursing Brochure, Nova Southeastern University
Health Professions Divisions Course Catalogs and Course Descriptions
No abstract provided.
R.N. To M.S.N. Overview,
2016
Nova Southeastern University
R.N. To M.S.N. Overview, Nova Southeastern University
Health Professions Divisions Course Catalogs and Course Descriptions
No abstract provided.
Shingles,
2016
Otterbein University
Shingles, Kimberly M. Holland
Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Millions of people in the United States are effected by shingles each year. Shingles, which is also known as herpes zoster, is caused by the reactivation of the varicella zoster virus. The varicella zoster virus is what causes chicken pox. After a person is infected with chicken pox the virus lies dormant in the spinal and cranial sensory nerve ganglia. When the virus comes out of dormancy it travels down nerve axons affecting the skin in the area of the nerve endings. The prodromal phase is the time period before the rash appears where a person may experience itching, burning, …
Treacher Collins Syndrome: Challenges For Anesthesia Care,
2016
Otterbein University
Treacher Collins Syndrome: Challenges For Anesthesia Care, Clara Smith
Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
This poster discusses the disorder known as Treacher Collins syndrome with a focus on understanding the syndrome and unique challenges in patient care. Hallmark features of the disorder present unique challenges for healthcare professionals, especially those providing anesthesia care. Patients with Treacher Collins syndrome are more much more likely than patients without the disorder to have a difficult airway. This poster explores the condition and some of the implications for providing safe patient care and achieving positive outcomes.
Anaphylaxis: Signs, Symptoms, And Pathophysiology,
2016
Otterbein University
Anaphylaxis: Signs, Symptoms, And Pathophysiology, Brian A. Snyder
Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Anaphylaxis is an emergent, life-threatening condition and quick provider response is imperative. When a patient has this acute and severe Immunoglobulin E hypersensitivity immune response, the health care provider must be ready to immediately act using an expert level of awareness. This project serves as an overview of this important topic and should cultivate a spirit of inquiry into institutional policies for management, as well as to inspire further research.
Understanding Ige-Mediated Food Allergies,
2016
Otterbein University
Understanding Ige-Mediated Food Allergies, Melissa M. Malinky
Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Working as a nurse in a pediatric Allergy/Immunology clinic one would observe that the prevalence and resulting awareness of IgE-mediated food allergies in children has increased over the past decade. Many schools and camps are now going “nut free” and requiring Food Allergy Action Plans from a diagnosing physician. A study by Gupta et al. (2011) estimated 8% of children in the United States have a food allergy. Primary care providers (PCPs) are at the forefront of recognition, diagnosis, treatment and patient education of IgE-mediated food allergies. PCPs can benefit greatly from further education of the current evidence based diagnostic …
Septic Shock,
2016
Otterbein University
Septic Shock, Lacey Lauer
Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Sepsis is a frequently seen diagnosis in hospital settings, which when left untreated can progress to severe sepsis and septic shock. Septic shock occurs in more than 230,000 patients in the United States annually and is the cause of more than 40,000 deaths (Seymour & Rosengart, 2015). It is very important for hospital staff members to quickly and accurately identify signs of sepsis, severe sepsis, and septic shock so that patients can undergo treatment as quickly as possible. Studies have shown that the early treatment of sepsis may lead to decreased sepsis-related mortality (Benedict, 2015).
Ards: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome,
2016
Otterbein University
Ards: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Jeffrey Lobacz
Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
The purpose of this poster presentation is to discuss and examine the medical condition known as acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The presentation will include a review of the epidemiology, pathophysiology and etiologies of ARDS, as well as treatment strategies and recovery. The implications to nursing will also be discussed with the hope that a deeper understanding of the disease process will result in continued improvement of the management of this patient population.
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy,
2016
Otterbein University
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy, Jessica Walter
Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is a reversible form of non-ischemic cardiomyopathy. Patients typically present with symptoms of acute coronary syndrome including chest pain, shortness of breath, elevated cardiac biomarkers and ST elevation. As a result, patients are emergently taken to the coronary catheterization lab for angiography of the coronary arteries.
Diabetic Nephropathy,
2016
Otterbein University
Diabetic Nephropathy, Natalie Cochran
Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Poster project on Diabetes mellitus (DM) which is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by an increase in blood glucose levels, or hyperglycemia, resulting from inadequate secretion or action of insulin preventing glucose from being absorbed into the cells (McCance and Huether, 2014).
Joint Manifestations Of Rheumatoid Arthritis,
2016
Otterbein University
Joint Manifestations Of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Pamela Allen
Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Poster project on Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) which is a common autoimmune disorder, affecting approximately 1% of the population worldwide. The interaction of genetic and environmental factors results in a cascade of immune reactions, which eventually lead to the development of structural bone damage, joint damage, and synovitis (Gibofsky, 2012).
Postoperative Ileus,
2016
Otterbein University
Postoperative Ileus, Jamie Pearson
Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
This author’s goal with this poster is to provide research on postoperative ileus to help others learn more about the pathophysiology of the condition, causes of ileus, symptoms, treatments, and prevention. By learning more on postoperative ileus, healthcare providers will be better prepared to care for postoperative patients to help prevent ileus after surgery and to better care for the patient if they were to develop an ileus. This poster can also serve as an education tool for patients by teaching the patient preventative measures to help protect themselves postoperatively.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome,
2016
Otterbein University
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Tameka Todd
Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
The content of this poster describes the pathophysiology of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. The components included are an introduction, signs & symptoms, implications for nursing care and evidence-based references.
Pediatric Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease,
2016
Otterbein University
Pediatric Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Regina F. Prusinski
Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Gastroesophageal reflux is the return of stomach contents into the esophagus. It is normal in the newborn due to an immature gastroesophageal sphincter. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common condition found in 3.3% of the pediatric population that occurs when the physiological barrier of the esophageal sphincter opens during a transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxation (TLESR)period (Rinsma et al., 2016) resulting in complications like mucosal erosion, bleeding, dysphagia or failure to thrive (Quitadamo, Ummarino, Saiano, 2015). GERD in children can be directly related to late maturation of the gastroesophageal (GE) sphincter or an impaired hormonal or neurotransmitter response. A …
The Use Of Nitrous Oxide In The Management Of Labor Pain: Safet And Effiacy,
2016
Bethel University
The Use Of Nitrous Oxide In The Management Of Labor Pain: Safet And Effiacy, Jennifer Ruth Christensen
All Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Background: All women will experience pain while going through childbirth. The pain is caused by pressure and stretching on the uterus and visceral organs, lack of oxygen during uterine contractions, and musculoskeletal and perineal stretching. Difficulty coping with pain leads to an increase in catecholamines, which further complicates the labor process and can contribute to long term psychological consequences. Up to 75% of women in other countries use nitrous oxide, a colorless odorless gas, to manage their labor pain. In the United States, the options for managing labor pain have consisted of non-pharmacological methods such as massage, breathing and relaxation …
The Meaning Of Evidence And Nonmaleficence: Cases From Nursing,
2016
University of San Francisco
The Meaning Of Evidence And Nonmaleficence: Cases From Nursing, Chenit Ong-Flaherty Dnp, Angela Banks Phd, Martha Doyle Msn, Claire Olivia Sharifi
Journal of Health Ethics
In our increasingly diverse environment, nurses are obligated to question the meaning of “evidence” when history has shown that our emphasis on the empirical and quantitative data has shaped our biases against knowledge unknown to us. This bias has limited our ability to provide patient or person-centered care, and can be harmful to patients. Nurses are encouraged to reflect on what evidence means in their practice, and to make sure harm is not caused to patients by dismissing evidence yet unknown to us or accepting “truths” not fully understood by us. The authors use composite case studies to share experiences …
