Browsing by Author "Ford, Cindy"
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Academic and acute care institutions partner to impact nursing practice through increasing translational research capacity
Long, JoAnn D.; Roney, Jamie K.; Stennett, Charles Randall; Ford, Cindy; Gannaway, Paula; Spradling, Stacey L.; Baggerly, KarenAt the conclusion of this session the participants will be able to identify impact of partnership between academic and hospital nurses on research capacity to improve translational research proficiency at the point of care ... -
Acute care nurses answer a clinical question alongside academic and hospital nurse leaders through partnership
Johnston, Lauren M.; Roney, Jamie K.; Deleon, Michella; Cason, Elizabeth R.; Robnett, Christi; Garcia, Emelia C.; Emery, Joyce Elaine; Ford, Cindy; Stennett, Charles Randall; Delaney, Terry M.; Gannaway, Paula; Baggerly, Karen; Long, JoAnn D.At the conclusion of this session participants will be able to discuss direct care nurse confidence in research proficiency resulting from facilitative learning and role-modeling by RA faculty in order to increase participant ... -
Brokers of change: Outcomes of a shared governance model of leadership in academia
Long, JoAnn D.; Byers, Beverly K.; German, Steve; Blackwood, Rod; Harrison, LaNell; Ford, Cindy (2012-9-12)Purpose: There is an international shortage of nurses. Data support faculty nearing retirement age will affect the supply of educators needed to teach the next generation. Evidence from academia suggests that program leaders ... -
Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) prevention strategy using education in an intensive care unit (ICU)
Roney, Jamie K.; Locke, Laura M.; Grissman, Cynthia Louise; Crasta, Rita Denise; Bazan, Gisele Nicole; Love, Kari; Ford, Cindy; Long, JoAnn D. (2017-07-10)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to measure the clinical impact of an evidence-based educational strategy on urinary tract infection (UTI) rates in a 900+ bed acute care facility located in a southwestern state. The ... -
Challenge of the generations!: How can we attract and retain the millennial nurses?
Ford, Cindy; Stunkard, Kimberley A. (2017-10-16)The purpose of this abstract is to explore the emerging evidence related to attracting and retaining the millennial generation to nursing. The literature offers limited evidence of successful programs that have prepared ... -
Comparative analysis of the similarities and differences in approach to integrative scholarly reviews
Long, JoAnn D.; Gannaway, Paula; Ford, Cindy (2017-07-20)Purpose: Primary research provides the scientific foundation for evidence-based practice (EBP)--vital in the attainment of health for all people (World Health Organization, 2012). A comprehensive literature review is ... -
The effects of a writing workshop on perceived writing self-efficacy of undergraduate nursing students
Delaney, Terry M.; Ford, Cindy (2017-09-26)A quasi-experimental single group Pre/Post-test study was conducted to examine the impact of a professional writing workshop on perceived writing self-efficacy scores in students enrolled in a RN/BSN program. The study ... -
Envisioning Magnet designation: Raising the bar for a nursing culture of EBP awareness and practice
Ford, Cindy; Fallon, Lisa Marguerite (2017-07-12)Introduction: Magnet designation requires an organization integrate evidence based practices (EBP) and research into clinical and operational activities (Magnet®). Removing barriers for nursing staff at the ... -
Establishing a research academy collaborative: Benefits, challenges, and preliminary outcomes
Long, JoAnn D.; Ashcraft, Alyce S.; Ford, Cindy; Roney, Jamie K.; Stennett, Charles Randall; Baggerly, Karen; LeClair-Smith, Colleen; Fallon, Lisa Marguerite (2016-07-13)Session presented on Sunday, July 24, 2016: Purpose: Internationally, recognition of the need to build nursing capacity facilitating research utilization, translation, and dissemination is growing (Beal, 2012). As interest ... -
Evaluation of a nursing program curriculum redesign assessing millennial satisfaction and outcomes
Stunkard, Kimberley A.; Ford, Cindy; Smith, Darla DayleneRecently, a school of nursing completed a curriculum redesign moving to a modified concept-based program. While NCLEX-RN pass rates were high, leadership sought improved student satisfaction and outcomes through streamlining ... -
Exploring the impact of a medical mission trip on graduate nurse practice perceptions, ideals and practice implementation
Ford, Cindy; Kinning, Brenda; Raymundo, Amanda C.; Ruble, Charalene (2016-03-21)Session presented on Monday, November 9, 2015 and Tuesday, November 10, 2015: There is little debate about the significance of nursing educational experiences to promote cultural understanding as the population requiring ... -
Lessons learned: Nursing school faculty revamp program curriculum to promote student engagement, and systematic, effective validation of student competence throughout the curriculum
Ford, Cindy; Thornley, Victoria; Anger, Alicia (2016-03-21)Session presented on Sunday, November 8, 2015: Covenant School of Nursing (CSON) has a rich nursing education history encompassing more than 95 years of preparing novice registered nurses to enter the workforce confidently. ... -
"Nurses eat their young" Moves to academia: Expert nurse researchers treatment of novice nurse researchers
Ford, Cindy (2016-07-13)Session presented on Friday, July 22, 2016: Purpose: The nursing literature is resplendent with research and publications of the topic of nurse incivility, horizontal violence and bullying. Incivility in nursing is troubling ... -
Outcomes of an evidence-based research (EBR) tool to teach online research and critical thinking skills
Long, JoAnn D.; Doumit, Rita; Gannaway, Paula; Ford, Cindy (2014-11-17)Session presented on Saturday, July 26, 2014: Purpose: Advances in global technologies have changed how students access evidence-based information. Research suggests nursing students overestimate their ability to accurately ... -
Phase II: Implementation of the Dyad Model in a Children's Hospital
Valdez, Laura J.; Ford, Cindy; Fallon, Lisa Marguerite; Shuttlesworth, Shannon (2016-07-13)Session presented on Saturday, July 23, 2016 and Sunday, July 24, 2016: Introduction: The Dyad Model of Leadership (DML) consists of a qualified physician and a qualified non-physician manager leading a service line or ...