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Labor progressive environment: An evidence-based approach to primary vaginal delivery
The rate of medically unnecessary primary cesarean sections is a growing epidemic in the United States with no measurable improvement in maternal/newborn outcomes. Implementation of a labor progressive environment that ... -
Last request
A photograph capturing the pure joy of a hospice patient's last request to enjoy the sunshine. Photography helped this certified hospice nurse through her mother's journey with cancer and subsequent passing. -
The last ten years: Nurse practitioners in the Southern United States employed in medically underserved areas
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Monday, November 9, 2015 and Tuesday, November 10, 2015: Background & Significance: Collectively, the U.S. Southern states are some of the poorest, most rural, and socioeconomically deprived regions ... -
Late Ultrasound (Greater Than 20 weeks) vs. Last Menstrual Period to Date Pregnancy in Hispanic Women
(2017-09-29)This presentation will include a review of the current evidence on the use of ultrasound measurements in pregnancy dating. Then, new research on pregnancy dating in Hispanic women will be presented. Finally, recommendations ... -
Launch of an Interdisciplinary Poverty Simulation
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Saturday, November 7, 2015 and Sunday, November 8, 2015: Background: Poverty is a significant issue in the United States. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the 2013 poverty rate was 14.5%, with a ... -
Lead: Empowering Clinical Leaders at the Bedside
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Monday, November 9, 2015 and Tuesday, November 10, 2015: The LEAD Program, Leadership Education and Development was designed to transform care at the bedside by empowering clinical nurses and assistant ... -
A leader's challenge: Using e-learning/flipped classroom instructional techniques to build graduate nursing student leadership skills
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Monday, November 9, 2015: Background: Healthcare organizations need employees with leadership skills who can successfully navigate politically delicate situations, determine alternatives, prioritize ... -
The leader's role in assuring person and family centered care
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Tuesday, November 10, 2015: The role of the leader in promoting person and family centered care is to create the systems, processes and structures for providing care that fully engages the person and ... -
Leadership as influence: Reflective models to create work environments focused on quality and safety
(2013-12-19)Session presented on: Monday, November 18, 2013: Nurses must constantly respond to change, in practice, shifting organizational systems, and evolving team relationships. Developing a work place for all to thrive belongs ... -
Leadership Behavior Change in Conflict Resolution: Insights From Online RN-BSN Students
(2017-10-24)The purpose of this presentation is to discuss findings of a retrospective, naturalistic, qualitative study of a reflective journaling assignment developed by an inter-professional faculty team to assess real-time transfer ... -
Leadership by design
(2013-12-19)Session presented on:Monday, November 18, 2013: This symposium will provide a comprehensive overview of the paradigm shift of the leadership structure at a school of nursing from a traditional bureaucratic leadership model ... -
Leadership challenges: Capitalizing on distance and diversity
(2012-01-04)This presentation reports on the leadership challenges encountered when nine geographically and experientially diverse nurse leaders formed a team to co-author a manuscript. Using Authentic Leadership Theory as a framework, ... -
Leadership development through journal editing
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Saturday, November 7, 2015 and Sunday, November 8, 2015: Introduction/Background: Nurses are highly regarded in the healthcare community. Having diverse educational preparation and expertise accentuates ... -
Leadership development through the Nurse Faculty Leadership Academy (NFLA) and a nurse practitioner (NP) education project
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Saturday, November 7, 2015 and Sunday, November 8, 2015: Background: Advancement of nursing education as well as its sustainability rests on the leadership skills of the nursing faculty. Therefore ... -
Leadership development: Building a nursing legacy
(2017-10-13)The purpose of this presentation is to demonstrate a culture of leadership development to promote legacy building. Leadership development is a key component of chapter sustainability and engagement. Building a nursing ... -
Leadership development: Empowering future nurse leaders to catalyze positive change
Developing future nurse leaders for academia, clinical settings and research arenas by considering leadership models, encouraging self-assessment and describing types of reflection will be discussed. -
Leadership Education for Staff Nurses: Shortcomings, Barriers, and Future Directions
(2017-09-21)Current research indicates the need for improved education and training for staff nurse team leaders and charge nurses. Existing knowledge, barriers, and curriculum recommendations will be discussed as they relate to staff ... -
A leadership journey: Growth and development of a CNS doctor of nursing practice program
Sigma's Emerging Educational Administrator Institute provided the administrative skills and formal mentorship to facilitate the development of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing to Doctor of Nursing Practice program. The ... -
Leadership lessons on embracing a national nursing licensing examination in Saudi Arabia
It was a historical milestone for a developing country to implement a national licensing examination in June 2017 for new graduate nurses. The vivid thematic feedback from interactive workshops across four regions of the ... -
Leadership reflections on patients, partnerships, and people
(2017-09-26)In today's complex and dynamic environment, the need for leaders is a high priority in the delivery of high quality care. Leadership development and success is dependent on many factors that go beyond academic preparation. ...