Browsing by Author Affiliations "Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama, USA"
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Acuity-based assignments to decrease missed nursing care
Nurses strive to deliver quality patient care in a healthcare environment that can be very challenging at times. High patient acuity is one of many variables that contribute to the difficulties that nurses face in the acute ... -
Adverse event analysis: Operating room distractions and interruptions
Distractions and interruptions are an impediment in safe workflow and surgical team performance. Along with human distractions, electronic devices can contribute to failures in communication as well as processes established ... -
Airway and pulmonary optimization in the early postoperative period
Hypoxia in the early postoperative period can be the result of a various number of causes. Anesthesia providers must be able to quickly identify possible causes of hypoxia and apply appropriate pulmonary interventions. ... -
Breaking down barriers in multigenerational nursing
Nurses from five generations consistently represent the current workforce. The different characteristics of a multigenerational nursing workforce can impact communication and the development of respect. According to the ... -
Bridging the practice gap through pre-licensure nurse residency programs
Poster was presented on Thursday, May 2, 2019The purpose of the doctor of nursing practice (DNP) project was to develop a proposal for a structured pre-licensure program and a dedicated educational unit. The project ... -
Building self-care competencies for stress management in nursing students
The health and wellness of college students continues to be a growing concern. In 2018, the American College Health Association found 59% of college students report feeling high levels of stress in the past 12 months. ... -
"Code Labor": An evidence based and interdisciplinary approach to managing women experiencing precipitous labor outside of the labor and delivery unit
Poster was presented on Thursday, May 2, 2019The intent of the present work was to address a chohort (n=75) of obstetrical (OB) and emergency department (ED) nurses' knowledge gaps regarding the care of women experiencing ... -
DASH into a healthier lifestyle - A practical approach toolkit for African Americans
Poster was presented on Thursday, May 2, 2019The purpose of this project was to create a Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension (DASH) Toolkit to address the identified problem of uncontrolled high blood pressure in African ... -
Developing emerging nurse scholars through nursing honors programs
(2013-12-19)Session presented on: Tuesday, November 19, 2013: Nursing Honors Programs (NHPs) have recently begun to grow substantially. These are specialized tracks of honors courses, often including a thesis, leading to graduation ... -
Development and implementation of a student nurse technician (SNT) program evaluation tool
Poster was presented on Wednesday, December 11, 2019The purpose of this project was to develop, implement, and evaluate a Student Nurse Technician (SNT) program evaluation tool that could be utilized to identify opportunities ... -
Development and use of a colorectal cancer screening educational brochure to increase colorectal cancer screening rates
Poster was presented on Thursday, May 2, 2019The purpose of the Doctor or Nursing Practice (DNP) project was to develop an educational brochure about CRC screening test options including risks and benefits of each test ... -
The development of a task force to create a fall prevention plan in a long term care facility
Poster presented on Thursday, May 2, 2019The purpose of the project is to lead a stakeholder task-force to develop a fall prevention plan in a long-term care facility -
Development of an adolescent and young adult (AYA) connection group toolkit
Poster was presented on Wednesday, December 11, 2019The purpose of this DNP project was to develop a toolkit to aid in the implementation and development of an AYA group. As mentioned previously, the needs of this group ... -
Development of processes for mental health patients presenting to the emergency department requiring medical inquest warrant
In a rural emergency department (ED) in Kentucky mental health patients presenting to the ED, specifically those requiring inpatient referral and medical inquest warrant (MIW), have an increased length of stay (LOS) outside ... -
Dexamethasone as an adjunct to peripheral nerve block for extended analgesia
A total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) is a common orthopedic procedure that is associated with severe postoperative pain. An interscalene block (ISB) is the standard peripheral nerve block (PNB) for this surgery as it results ... -
Dexmedetomidine as an adjuvant analgesic to improve patient outcomes
Poorly managed pain control in the perioperative period can result in decreased patient satisfaction, delayed recovery, prolonged hospitalization, and further complications. Acute postoperative pain can progress to chronic ... -
Dexmedetomidine: One approach for multimodal opioid–sparing analgesia
Inadequate postoperative pain can hinder surgical recovery, impairing patient functionality and quality of life. The unfavorable side effects associated with a purely opioid based anesthetic have led anesthesia practitioners ... -
Dexmedetomidine: Opioid-sparing measure for opioid-tolerant patients
As many as 50 million Americans suffer from chronic pain, opioid therapy is often the treatment modality to provide relief. Unfortunately, the long-term use of opioids can have the untoward effect of reduced effectiveness ... -
Documentation of adverse childhood experiences
Poster was presented on Thursday, May 2, 2019The purpose of this project was to establish a plan to institute the screening for and the documentation of, the prevalence of ACEs in a local pediatric practice. -
The effect of post-operative Vitamin C on pain, fatigue and quality of life
Poster was presented on Wednesday, December 11, 2019The purpose of this DNP project was to assess the effect of post-operative vitamin C administration on pain, fatigue reduction due to the neuroprotective and antioxidant ...
