Browsing by Sigma Chapters "Nu at-Large"
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Gerontological Nursing Leadership Academy: A nurses' leadership journey to improve care for older adults
(2017-10-16)Describe the impact that participating in a GNLA fellowship has on the following 3 domains: Individual Leadership Development, expanded scope of influence at the state and national level, and leading an interprofessional ... -
Identifying bedside staff nurse barriers and facilitators in moving from an RN a BSN degree
(2016-03-17)Session presented on Saturday, July 25, 2015: Purpose: Recognizing the IOM recommendation of 80% BSN by 2020, one large academic medical center conducted a study in order to answer the question 'What are the perceived ... -
Increasing Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Rates in Young Women
The human papilloma virus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted infection. Gardasil 9 is a vaccine that prevents the spread of HPV (National Cancer Institute [NCI], 2016). The goal of the intervention is to formulate an educational ... -
Increasing knowledge and improving collaboration between nurses and doulas
Although the role of the doula has existed globally for decades, there is still much speculation regarding the doula's function. Lack of understanding can lead to conflict in the intrapartum setting. Educational sessions ... -
Knowledge of environmental health concerns and its influence on RN-BSN nursing practice
The School of Nursing, and that of Environmental Science, jointly developed a new course entitled Global and Environmental Issues, for RN-BSN students. The goals of this research were for students to develop increased ... -
Last request
A photograph capturing the pure joy of a hospice patient's last request to enjoy the sunshine. Photography helped this certified hospice nurse through her mother's journey with cancer and subsequent passing. -
Lessons learned and benefits of becoming a chapter at-large
Becoming a Chapter at Large may appear as a daunting task, but the benefits 100% outweigh the "dauntingness" of the task. This presentation will describe the process required with helpful hints along the way and summarize ... -
Multidisciplinary team promotes health equality and access to health services for the LGTBQ community
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning (LGBTQ) persons are frequently marginalized and stigmatized. Learn how a community hospital created an inclusive environment and reached leader in LGBTQ Healthcare ... -
Nurse Delegation Decision-making: Impact on Nurse Job Satisfaction
Since 1985, health care has undergone tremendous changes. Today's patients are more acutely ill and have shorter lengths of stay in the hospital than patients in the past. In addition, the health care industry has shifted ... -
Open education resources: What are they? How do we use them in nursing education?
Increasingly students indicate they can no longer bear the cost burden of course textbooks. Open Education Resources (OERs) are an alternate delivery method that considers diverse learner needs. Learn more about OERs, the ... -
Pain management in the post surgical patient: It is not all about narcotics
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Tuesday, November 10, 2015: In response to the growing concern over patient safety, quality, and health care outcomes, the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) role was created. As the health care environment ... -
Potential efficacy of a videogame to reduce sexually risky behaviors among rural adolescents
African Americans adolescents are disproportionately affected by HIV morbidity and mortality. Gaming interventions show great potential to reduce risky sexual behaviors. We assessed the potential efficacy of an immersive ... -
The potential role of the vagus nerve in HIV-associated cognitive disorders
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Saturday, November 7, 2015 and Sunday, November 8, 2015: With the introduction of combination antiretroviral therapy (cART), HIV replication is hindered and gross immune responses are reestablished ... -
The relationship between perceived clinical decision making ability and medication dosage calculation ability of registered nurses
To be an effective registered nurse, one must be able to integrate clinical decision-making skills into the medication calculation process in order to provide safe and effective care. Medication errors have been associated ... -
Seeing the commercial truck driver as an occupational athlete
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Monday, November 9, 2015 and Tuesday, November 10, 2015: The National Institute for Occupational Safety created innovative research in the evaluation of common risk factors, health behaviors, and ... -
SHARP: Students helping at risk patients to promote health and reduce disparities
We describe the development of an interprofessional (IP) program to improve transitional care and reduce health disparities. SHARP: Students Helping At-Risk Patients provides opportunities for students of nursing, medicine ... -
The state of pilot studies in nursing education
A pilot study, an important research strategy, can yield helpful information about proposed study procedures. However, published pilot studies often fail to highlight this information. This study, the first of a two-phase ... -
Transforming palliative care: The Compassionate Collaborative Care Model
(2017-09-29)The compassionate collaborative care (CCC) model presents new opportunities for nurses to transform palliative care globally by strengthening patient-centered care, empowering individuals and teams in decision making, ... -
Two unexpected pregnancies attributable to cystic fibrosis gene-specific drug therapy: A case study
(2018-06-20)A woman with cystic fibrosis became pregnant twice on ivacaftor/lumacaftor after years of trying to conceive unsuccessfully. Safety profiles for this drug have not been established for pregnant women. Implications for ... -
Using a sensor-based monitoring system to improve body mechanics
An innovative sensor-based monitoring system that can be used to help users develop proper body mechanics and help to decrease injury while caring for patients in the workplace.