Browsing General Submissions: Presentations (Oral and Poster) by Title
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Building a culture of evidence-based practice (EBP) in the ED through RN EBP mentors
Poster presentationSession E presented Tuesday, October 1, 10:00-11:00 amPurpose: Background: Consistent implementation of evidence-based practice (EBP) leads to high-quality safe care, improved patient outcomes, and reduced ... -
Building a program of research for simulation in the United States Air Force strategic aeromedical evacuation/critical care air transport team system
(2016-08-11)Little research exists to support simulation decisions in the United States Air Force Aeromedical Evacuation (AE) environment (O’Connell et al., 2013). Building a program of research to provide an evidence base for ... -
Building wellness cultures to promote optimal health and well-being in nurses: Evidence-based strategies that work!
This presentation speaks to the importance of the health and well-being of nurses. -
Bundling up central line infections
(2016-06-09)Background: The Joint Commission (TJC) found that 72% of CLABSI occurred five days after insertion of central line (The Joint Commission, 2013). Due to these findings, TJC recommends the implementation of pre and post ... -
C.O.N.N.E.C.T.E.D.: Catalyst for Enculturating New Graduates into Emergency Nursing
Poster presentation Session G presented Friday, September 28,1:00-2:00 pm Purpose: The literature is replete with citations attesting to the negative influence of role overload among registered nurses working in emergency ... -
Cardiac alert process at Denver area free-standing emergency departments
Session G presented Friday, September 28, 1:00-2:00 pm Purpose: With the growing number of free-standing emergency departments (FSEDs) in Colorado, it is essential for these facilities to appropriately stabilize and ... -
Cardiovascular disease risk factors, physical activity, and high density lipoprotein in rural Ecuadorian women
Non communicable diseases (NCD) such as cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes are the leading causes of death and disability in many communities world-wide and account for 80% of deaths in low- to middle-income countries ... -
Care of veterans: A patient with post traumatic stress disorder and depression in a peri-operative scenario
(2017-08-17)Care of veterans concepts in nursing curriculum is vital for students in all settings to understand the impact that military service has on health (Johnson et al., 2013). Significant physical health issues, behavioral ... -
Caregiver burden and quality of life factors affecting caregivers caring for patients with cutaneous t-cell lymphoma
(3/1/2017)A unique caregiver burden and quality of life for the caregivers of CTCL patients exists, and as such, there may be unidentified, and thus unmet, caregiver needs. The purpose of this pilot study was to determine ... -
Caring communication with failing students: A new simulation application for graduate education
(2017-08-21)Purpose: The National League for Nursing in 2014 noted the lack of qualified faculty obstructs the preparation of new nurses (Nurse Educator Shortage Fact Sheet). One necessary role of faculty is addressing student failure ... -
Carpe Noctem: Seizing the night with education, excitement, and eats
Poster presentationSession D presented Monday, September 30, 2:30-3:30 pmPurpose: Night shift employee engagement scores were at an all time low at 3.5 out of 5. The Carpe Noctem committee was developed to find creative ... -
Catch & release: Impact of a standard emergency department (ED) discharge process
Inconsistent nursing practice for discharging patients was noted as shown by varying Professional Research Consultant (PRC) scores gathered by third party consultant group for discharge instructions. Research studies have ... -
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 ... -
Challenges Versus Solutions to Psychiatric Patients in the ED
Session I presented Saturday, September 29, 10:00-11:00 am Purpose: Patients with psychiatric complaints are 7-10% (12 million) of annual ED visits nationally. Reduced availability of inpatient beds for treatment and an ... -
Challenging the system: Building a sustainable educational research program using innovative funding sources
(2016-08-11)Dwindling state budgets, competing demands for limited grant funding, and reduced private giving have converged to create a challenging environment for faculty attempting to begin or continue a sustainable program of ... -
Championing Change in Simulation Through Student Engagement
(2017-08-17)Low levels of nursing student engagement have been linked to heavy academic work loads that limit extracurricular activity. In a quest to meaningfully engage nursing students we developed the Student Crew in Simulation ... -
Characteristics of nursing intervention of an expert nurse for stroke patients based on the Roy Adaptation Model: Elucidation of tacit knowledge hidden in good practice
The purpose of this study was to report the characteristics of nursing interventions to promote adaptation in four adaptive modes by an expert nurse by using the Roy Adaptation Model (RAM). -
Chasing zero. Reducing hospital acquired conditions in the intensive care unit
(2016-03-17)Background: Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI) are the most commonly reported hospital-acquired condition, and the rates continue to rise. More than 560,000 patients develop CAUTI each year, leading to ... -
Checking in the checked out
There has been a problem identified amongst staff on all levels regarding disconnection and lack of engagement. This affects employee satisfaction, overall engagement and teamwork. Our objective was designed as a staff ... -
Childhood overweight bias: Perceptions of student nurses within the nursing major
(4/17/2017)Purpose: To explore bias among student nurses within the nursing major regarding overweight children. Setting: College of Nursing at a large Midwestern University in an urban setting. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional ...