Browsing by Author "Ricossa, Katherine Ann"
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Identification of staff RN's ability to assess community acquired pressure ulcers among ethnically diverse patients: Hispanics and African-American utilizing simulation
Ricossa, Katherine Ann (2012-01-04)Background and Significance: In the United States, regulatory agencies are required to be notified when a patient exhibits a stage 2 pressure ulcer. Without initial identification of this community acquired pressure ulcer ... -
The practice of loving kindness through self-care
Ricossa, Katherine AnnAcute care hospital workers often find this environment hectic causing stress. The practice of loving kindness was addressed to promote self-care. A "Spa Day" was created where the Caritas In Action Committee provided 8 ... -
Use of honey for healing pressure ulcers: An integrative review
Ricossa, Katherine Ann (2014-11-17)Session presented on Sunday, July 27, 2014: Purpose: Using Complementary and Alternative Methods (CAM) offers a holistic approach of caring for those with pressure ulcers. The purpose of this paper is to examine the caring ... -
Using a microscope to examine human caring through the lens of the nurse manager
Ricossa, Katherine Ann (2017-03-03)Session presented on Friday, March 17, 2017: Background: The significance of examining caring among nurse managers corresponds directly with balancing quality of work life. Day to day demands requires nurse mangers to: ...