Browsing by Author "Baptiste, Diana Lyn"
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Application of a framework for increasing Nu Beta Chapter membership, engagement, and retention
Baptiste, Diana Lyn; Goldstein, Nancy S.; Pfaff, Teresa A.; Patch, Michelle; Delva, Sabianca (2017-09-29)Nu Beta is a chartered chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing. In recent years, retention of members in Nu Beta chapter have been difficult to sustain. For this presentation, we will discuss ... -
Barriers to treating hypertension and preventing potential risk for cardiovascular disease among Haitians
Baptiste, Diana Lyn; Hamilton, Jill B.; Sloand, Elizabeth; Fahlberg, Beth; Davidson, Patricia Mary (2016-07-13)Session presented on Friday, July 22, 2016: Purpose: Hypertension (HTN) is the greatest cause of morbidity in Haiti, where it is an identified cause of heart failure for 45% of patients, and primarily associated with more ... -
Cultural humility in simulation education: A state of the science
Baptiste, Diana Lyn; Foronda, Cynthia L.; Reinholdt, Maren M.; Velez, Roseann; Hudson, Krysia Warren; Sanchez, Michael; Pfaff, Teresa A. (2016-07-13)Session presented on Saturday, July 23, 2016 and Sunday, July 24, 2016: Purpose: The National League for Nursing, a voice for nursing education, has identified diversity as a core value. Leading organizations including ... -
Cultural humility in simulation education: A state of the science
Foronda, Cynthia L.; Baptiste, Diana Lyn (2016-04-05)Session presented on Saturday, April 9, 2016 and Friday, April 8, 2016: The National League for Nursing, a voice for nursing education, has identified diversity as a core value. Leading organizations including the Institute ... -
Cultural humility: A concept analysis
Baptiste, Diana Lyn; Foronda, Cynthia L.; Ousman, Kevin B.; Reinholdt, Maren M. (2016-03-17)Session presented on Saturday, July 25, 2015: Diversity is being increasingly recognized as an area of emphasis in health care. The term cultural humility is used frequently but society's understanding of the term is ... -
An emergency department nurse-led educational intervention of bystander hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the homeless community
Warren, Caroline; Baptiste, Diana Lyn (2017-07-21)Purpose: An estimated 360,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OCHAs) occur each year in the United States. Individuals living in low socioeconomic neighborhoods and members of the homeless population are at a higher risk ... -
Establishing the access in minutes team in the adult emergency department
Baptiste, Diana Lyn; Maliszewski, Barbara; Whalen, Madeleine (2017-09-29)The literature emphasizes the importance of recognizing factors that contribute to difficult venous access for patients. It also supports the use of designated difficult access teams. Use of designated difficult access ... -
Exploring water, sanitation, and hygiene practices in Gatineau, Haiti
Baptiste, Diana Lyn; Pfaff, Teresa A.; Delva, Sabianca; McCormick, Casey; Dallman, Evi; Francois, Ruthly (2017-07-10)Purpose: Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. Located in the Western Caribbean, Haiti is populated by more than 10 million people, sharing the island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic. More than ... -
Feasibility study of a nurse-led heart failure standardized education program to reduce 30-day readmission
Awoke, Martha Sissay; Baptiste, Diana Lyn (2017-09-22)Standardized heart failure education programs focused on increasing knowledge and self-care behaviors are known to improve symptom management. In this presentation, we will discuss the implementation of a nurse-led education ... -
Implementation of an evidence-based practice checklist to reduce 30-day readmission for patients with heart failure
Giscombe, Susan; Baptiste, Diana Lyn; Holley, Melissa Jones (2017-07-26)Readmissions for patients with heart failure are an ongoing concern for hospitals, healthcare policymakers, patients, and families. Clinicians must provide care that is safe and focuses on quality. This presentation will ... -
Implementation of an intervention to increase number of certified nurses in an emergency medicine department
Toledo, RaniMaria; Neira, Paula M.; Maliszewski, Barbara; Baptiste, Diana Lyn; Borries, Kimberly (2016-03-29)Session presented on Saturday, April 9, 2016, and Friday, April 8, 2016: The purpose of this study was to describe the effect of an intervention to promote certification among nurses in the ED while reducing the cost of ... -
Improving door-to-ECG time for patients presenting with chest pain in the adult emergency department
Baptiste, Diana Lyn; Maliszewski, Barbara; Gardner, Heather; Lindauer, Cathleen (2017-07-19)Purpose: The American Heart Association/ American College of Cardiology guidelines recommend rapid door-to-electrocardiography (ECG) times for patients who present with chest pain. Reducing ECG-to-door time is important ... -
Increasing nursing scholarship through dedicated human resources
Whalen, Madeleine; Maliszewski, Barbara; Patch, Michelle; Lindauer, Cathleen; Baptiste, Diana LynSession D presented Thursday, September 27, 2:30-3:30 pm Purpose: As the role of nursing grows in healthcare, the engagement of bedside nurses in evidence based practice (EBP) and clinical research is becoming the rule ... -
Influence of social determinants of health on emergency department visits among individuals with cardiovascular disease
Baptiste, Diana Lyn; Commodore-Mensah, Yvonne; Turkson-Ocran, Ruth-Alma N.; Himmelfarb, Cheryl R. Dennison; Han, Hae-RaHealth disparities continue to be a concern among nurses. Individuals with coronary heart disease demonstrate a high frequency of emergency department (ED) visits to manage acute and chronic symptoms. ED revisits are often ... -
Integrated application process for nursing student clinical practicum
Goldstein, Nancy S.; Baptiste, Diana Lyn; Snow, Sibyl (2017-07-10)The nursing students’ decision where to complete their education can be difficult with multiple clinical options. A process to improve communication and quality of selection through an integrated application was the ... -
An intervention to increase number of certified nurses in an adult emergency medicine department
Baptiste, Diana Lyn; Neira, Paula M.; Maliszewski, Barbara; Toledo, RaniMaria; Borries, Kimberly (2016-07-13)Session presented on Friday, July 22, 2016 and Thursday, July 21, 2016: Background: In the evolving health care marketplace, competition between health care organizations is driven by accreditation requirements, patient ... -
A nurse-led heart failure education program to improve discharge follow-up through transitional care
Baptiste, Diana Lyn; Akomah, JanelleReadmission for patients with heart failure are an on-going concern for hospitals, healthcare policymakers, patients and families. In this presentation, we will discuss a nurse-led evidence-based education program used to ... -
A nurse-led heart failure education program to improve knowledge and self-care and reduce 30-day readmission
Awoke, Martha Sissay; Baptiste, Diana Lyn (2017-07-27)Standardized heart failure education programs focused on increasing knowledge and self-care behaviors have been known to improve symptom management. In this presentation, we will discuss the implementation of a nurse-led ... -
Nursing clinical practicum: Integrated application process
Goldstein, Nancy S.; Baptiste, Diana Lyn; Snow, Sibyl (2017-07-19)Pre-licensure nursing students have a final capstone practicum or clinical course as they transition to the professional nurse role. Generally, the student role requires increased independent practice, which can be a ... -
Outcomes of an innovative evidence-based project: Building a difficult access team in an emergency department
Baptiste, Diana Lyn; Maliszewski, Barbara; Whalen, Madeleine; Gardner, Heather; Sheinfeld, Rebecca (2017-07-06)Background/Introduction: Emergency departments across the nation face challenges of longer lengths of stay due to increased volumes and patient acuity. Intravenous (IV) access is vital to emergency care, and a large ...