Browsing by Author Affiliations "Rutgers University, Newark, New Jersey, USA"
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Bedrest quality improvement project for outpatient diagnostic cardiac catheterizations
A three-month quality improvement project evaluated a new bedrest practice for transfemoral diagnostic cardiac catheterizations using 4, 5, and 6-French sheaths with manual removal. The new bedrest practice reduced the ... -
Behavioral health is primary care: A nursing, social work, rehabilitation counseling, pharmacy academic-practice partnership
One academic university created interprofessional didactic and clinical learning experiences for students within the Schools of Nursing, Social Work, Health Professions–Rehabilitation Counseling, and Pharmacy that ... -
Clinical nurses' and nurse leaders' perspectives of healthy work environments and staffing: A pilot study
This qualitative study aimed to understand about nurses' perspectives of a healthy work environment (HWE) and staffing using American Association of Critical Care Nurses' Standards of a HWE. The overarching theme of a HWE ... -
The culture of patient safety in United States hospitals
(2015-01-15)Session presented on Friday, September 26, 2014: Patient safety is one foundation of high quality care, and the Institute of Medicine recommends that all healthcare facilities across the care continuum develop and maintain ... -
"Daughters will not listen": A qualitative study of Pakistani parenting practices
(2017-09-19)Participants will learn about traditional immigrant Pakistani mothers parenting practices and how these practices are shaped by the challenges of raising daughters in the United States. -
The development of professional self-concept and leadership skills among new graduate nurses
(2017-07-27)Upon the point of graduation, nurses are expected to apply the knowledge, skill, and attitudes that were developed through their educational experiences. In this descriptive exploratory study, the relationship between the ... -
Do nursing residency programs influence new graduate nurses' professional self-concept?
(2017-07-27)The purpose of this study was to explore the differences between participation in a nurse residency program versus a traditional orientation program and the effect they may have on new graduate nurses’ professional ... -
Does unmet need for healthcare services among children with anxiety affect family time burden?
Family members of children with chronic conditions spend considerable time caring for their child. We assessed whether unmet need for recommended healthcare services for anxiety is associated with increased family time ... -
End-of-life care competencies among critical care nurses
This presentation will share the results of a needs assessment study to evaluate the status and the need for End of Life Care Competencies among critical care nurses. Coping mechanisms utilized by the participants will ... -
The impact of gut microbiota changes among colon cancer patients undergoing surgery: A prospective study
The purpose of this study is to gain a better understanding of whether changes in the human microbiome can be correlated with changes in human health including clinical outcomes, patient-reported outcomes, and diet tolerance. -
A nurse practitioner-led, community-based project to improve the oral health of preschool children
(2017-10-17)Participants will learn how to form an interprofessional team for the purpose of community service learning. This poster provides an example of how to bring academic providers, students and community together to increase ... -
Nurse-sensitive indicators and patient transition safety in outpatient hemodialysis units
(2017-07-27)Globally, two million patients are undergoing hemodialysis for end-stage renal disease. Hemodialysis patients have higher morbidity and mortality associated with adverse events and a complex treatment regimen. This symposium ... -
Pilot testing: HIV knowledge, knowledge of risk behaviors, and willingness to be tested assessment instruments
Shorter, more effective instruments are needed to determine the efficacy of an evidence based single session HIV health promotion targeted educational intervention on HIV knowledge, knowledge of sexual risk behaviors, and ... -
The power of nursing: Influencing global health policy and decision-making at the United Nations
This presentation demonstrates the power of Sigma Nursing to influence global health policy and decision-making at the United Nations with examples of inspirational leadership and collaborative partnerships, and provides ... -
Preparing primary care nurse practitioner students for abscess incision and drainage skill through clinical simulation
(2017-09-18)This project serves to develop, implement, and evaluate a simulation program to teach primary care nurse practitioners students incision and drainage skills. This program will opportunities for students to gain clinical ... -
Redesigning the baccalaureate curriculum to address population health using simulation
(2018-03-28)There is a critical need to redesign baccalaureate curricula to promote population health competencies. Improved student learning outcomes and increased population health competencies were found among 585 baccalaureate ... -
Stakeholder perspectives on care transition needs of patients on hemodialysis therapy
(2017-07-27)Globally, two million patients are undergoing hemodialysis for end-stage renal disease. Hemodialysis patients have higher morbidity and mortality associated with adverse events and a complex treatment regimen. This symposium ... -
STTI and the United Nations: Our record of progress and the work ahead
(2017-10-23)Sigma Theta Tau International holds Special consultative status with the United Nations. This presentation informs members of what STTI has achieved by its relationship with United Nations, how its work has been accomplished ... -
Student advisor/mentorship program for pediatrics: The STAMPPed initiative for pediatric nurse practitioner students
This poster will describe a formal mentorship initiative for a pediatric specialized APN program supporting entry level or inexperienced (pediatric) nurses student assimilate to the role of the pediatric advanced practice nurse. -
The trauma-informed classroom
(2017-10-11)Childhood trauma has life long effects. Primary and secondary education systems address and support the learning needs of these children. When traumatized students come to college they continue to require support. The ...