The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) conducted its 2016 Leadership Connection conference from 17 September through 20 September in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, with the theme of Influencing Change Through Leadership. These conference proceedings are a collection of abstracts submitted by the authors and presented at the conference. To promptly disseminate the information and ideas, participants submitted descriptive information and abstracts of 300 words or less. Each oral and poster presentation abstract was peer-reviewed in a double-blind process in which three scholars used specific scoring criteria to judge the abstracts in accordance with the requirements of STTI’s Guidelines for Electronic Abstract Submission. The opinions, advice, and information contained in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of STTI or its members. The enhanced abstracts provided in these proceedings were taken directly from authors’ submissions, without alteration. While all due care was taken in the compilation of these proceedings, STTI does not warrant that the information is free from errors or omission, or accept any liability in relation to the quality, accuracy, and currency of the information. Format for Citing Papers Author. (Year). Title of paper. In Title of conference proceedings (page numbers). Place of publication: Publisher. Example: Smith, C. C. (2015). Nursing research and global impact. In Engaging Colleagues: Improving Global Health Outcomes: Proceedings of the 25th International Nursing Research Congress (pp. xxx–xxx). Indianapolis, IN: Sigma Theta Tau International....

Authentic leadership skills were instrumental in building a relationship between a nursing program in an under resourced country, a Midwest university, and a global health business. Opportunities for faculty and students ...

The purpose of this poster is to convey the leadership development journey of a GNLA Cohort V Fellow. The experience consists of three comprehensive domains: Individual Leadership Development (ILDP), Advancing Practice ...

Describe the impact that participating in a GNLA fellowship has on the following 3 domains: Individual Leadership Development, expanded scope of influence at the state and national level, and leading an interprofessional ...

Co-mentoring in leader dyads institute mutually beneficial learning relationships. This leader dyad leveraged co-mentoring to increase first year nurse retention by 47% and reduce patient harm by 60% while enhancing purpose ...

This project was designed to pave the way for professional growth and development and to fulfill the requirements of the EEAI. Through various readings, lectures, and activities within the EEAI structure, the role of ADAA ...

Campus-based health centers that address chronic illnesses, minor injuries, and behavioral health support are an essential component of student success. Because our small, liberal arts college is not able to meet health ...

This abstract describes how the Midwest Nursing Research Society's (MNRS) Emerging Scholars Network was developed, integrated, and promoted within the MNRS to meet the overall goals and sustainability of the organization.

The purpose of this presentation is to unveil a transformational leadership framework by sharing strategies, programs, and innovations that provide education and professional development opportunities for nurses at all ...

This project reveals surprising results regarding how nurse leaders assess their ethical decision-making practice before and after attending ethical leadership training. Contrary to the Dunning-Kruger effect, immediately ...