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Prenatal education to improve reporting of postpartum depression
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a concerning medical condition that many women experience after delivery. In its mild form, it is manageable but in its more serious state, expert consultation may be needed for evaluation ...
Decreasing pre-procedure anxiety in school-aged patients in an outpatient surgery setting using a video prior to anesthesia induction
Anxiety occurs when a human feels a threat in response to a situation. Having surgery can heighten this psychological reaction, especially in pediatric patients undergoing anesthesia. Many children fear anesthesia for they ...
An evaluation of timing of discharge instruction and the impact on patient satisfaction
Ambulatory surgical patients face unique challenges with discharge instruction comprehension and retention. The volume of information provided to patients, frequently combined with sedatives and narcotics, leads to failure ...
Celebrating Knowledge and Success With an NCLEX Challenge Event
This project was the combining of 60+ years of experience as Nurse Educators and a community of nursing students who were preparing to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). To ...
Advanced practice registered nurse students’ perceptions of the Three P’s in preparation for clinical practice
Poster presentationSession G presented Tuesday, October 1, 1:00-2:00 pmPurpose: Significance/Background In 2008, advanced pathophysiology, advanced physical health assessment, and advanced pharmacology, were mandated as ...
Breakout of the box: Innovative education using an escape room
Poster presentationSession B presented Monday, September 30, 11:30 am-12:30 pmPurpose: Emergency Department staff must possess the complex knowledge and skills necessary to competently care for critically injured patients. ...
Reducing variability of triage levels using real-life case studies
Poster presentationSession B presented Monday, September 30, 11:30 am-12:30 pmPurpose: Emergency departments use Emergency Severity Index (ESI) in triage to prioritize at-risk patients and predict resource utilization. We ...
Simulations: Does Practice Improve Performance?
Session G presented Friday, September 28, 1:00-2:00 pm Purpose: Simulation training is designed as a learning opportunity to provide the participant with a safe environment to practice skills, communication, enhance patient ...
Adolescent vaping and education: Does it make a difference?
E-cigarette use and vaping has increased dramatically in the U.S. since 2011 among high school students and is a serious public health concern. Nicotine is an addictive substance and nicotine may harm teen brain development. ...
Immersive education: evaluating virtual reality in clinical decision-making
(2017-12-05)
Poster presentation
Session E presented Friday, September 15, 2017
Purpose: Experiential learning in virtual reality offers students a way of learning that is active, participatory and unique. Virtual reality (VR) enables ...