Browsing Group: Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences by Posting Date
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Nursing students' anxiety related to patient sudden death
This study was completed to determine the influence of simulation on reducing nursing students’ anxiety levels when faced with sudden patient death. The study also explored how nursing students’ general anxiety ... -
Undergraduate nursing students perceptions of accountability
Accountability is an essential component to nursing practice. Defining perceptions of accountability in undergraduate nursing students is an inherent means of determining professional behaviors in nursing students. Dishonest ... -
Using high fidelity simulation to enhance understanding of pediatric immunizations and parent education in baccalaureate nursing students
The use of high fidelity simulation to educate health care professionals is becoming more common, especially in nursing education. This innovative teaching method bridges the knowledge gaps that are often present in nursing ... -
Current participation and perceived value of continuing education
The purpose of this study was to survey nurses in a rural Mid-Western city to explore what continuing education topics they find valuable; their beliefs about the importance of CE to their professional practice; where they ... -
Efficacy of massage in the chronic pain population
How effectively is massage therapy used for chronic pain control in comparison to pharmacological measures? P- Pain control for individuals with chronic pain I- Message Therapy C- Pharmacological use O- Improved pain ... -
NPO length prior to surgery
What is the effect of NPO length of duration prior to surgery on gastrointestinal motility and patient satisfaction post op? P-Post Operative Population I-Shorter NPO times C-NPO of 8hrs vs NPO of O-Greater patient ... -
Fish skin for wound healing
For patients with impaired wound healing, the use of fish skin grafting may provide a faster and higher quality healing than standard dressing care. P-Patients with impaired wound healing. I-Application of fish skin grafts. ... -
Impact of animal facilitated therapy on inpatient outcomes
The use of Animal Facilitated Therapy (AFT) in an inpatient setting improves overall patient outcomes. P- Inpatient stress, Anxiety, Rehabilitation I- Animal Facilitated Therapy C- The use of Animal Facilitated Therapy ... -
Say “NO” to nosocomials: Clostridium difficile
For acutely hospitalized patients, the concurrent use of probiotics of various strains may decrease the incidence of Clostridium difficile (C. diff) cases compared to antibiotic administration alone. P – Patients receiving ... -
Current perspectives on the Gestalt of nursing curricula
This research study aimed to investigate the current gestalt of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) curricula in the United States. Presently there is an emphasis in nursing education on the practice–education ... -
Advance the talk with advanced directives
This student senior project poster seeks to improve patient knowledge about advanced directives. -
Attire for hire
This poster outlines a project to provide Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences students with professional attire due to lack of resources. -
Communication is key!
Implementation of mobile communication device for senior leadership students during clinical time to enhance communication between the students and other health care providers. -
Marco...Polo: Real time location
Implementation of Real-Time Location Systems for senior leadership nursing students. Real-Time Location Systems help locate students and ensure safety. -
A dog a day keeps the stress away
Decrease stress in healthcare staff, increase staff satisfaction and retention at Blessing Hospital with implementation of Pet Therapy Program. -
Finding comfort in colors
Implementation of environmental color changes to boost mood and improve mental health in children and adolescent patients on the Child and Adolescent Services psychiatric unit at Blessing Hospital. -
Flash ordering: Improving patient outcomes
At Blessing Hospital, nurses are kept on hold when calling to order food for patients who cannot order for themselves resulting in waste of time and delays in patient care. -
Good sleep for good health
At Blessing Hospital, patients are not getting an adequate amount of sleep, thus inhibiting positive patient outcomes. -
Get your sheets together
Not all Medical-Surgical units at Blessing Hospital have a soiled linen containment system. Containing soiled linens prevents the spread of infection and maintains a health environment for patients and staff. -
Hungry for a change
This project describes the implementation of a 2-item screening tool to identify patients who are at risk of food insecurity on pilot unit at Blessing Hospital.