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Acuity-based assignments to decrease missed nursing care
Nurses strive to deliver quality patient care in a healthcare environment that can be very challenging at times. High patient acuity is one of many variables that contribute to the difficulties that nurses face in the acute ... -
Adolescent sex trafficking screening tool in an emergency department
Sexual trafficking (ST) is prevalent in the United States and Alabama (Polaris, 2019). According to U.S. law, any person under the age of 18 who is induced to perform a commercial sex act is a victim of ST regardless of ... -
Adverse event analysis: Operating room distractions and interruptions
Distractions and interruptions are an impediment in safe workflow and surgical team performance. Along with human distractions, electronic devices can contribute to failures in communication as well as processes established ... -
Airway and pulmonary optimization in the early postoperative period
Hypoxia in the early postoperative period can be the result of a various number of causes. Anesthesia providers must be able to quickly identify possible causes of hypoxia and apply appropriate pulmonary interventions. ... -
Anesthesia implications for Arnold Chiari Type I Malformation Parturients
Arnold Chiari type I malformation (ACM-I) is the most prevalent Chiari defect in the adult population. This malformation is associated with decreased cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) flow from the fourth ventricle. Because ... -
Anesthesia implications of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 receptor agonist
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA) were traditionally utilized as second-line therapy in the type II diabetic population in conjunction with exercise and diet modifications when metformin was either ... -
Anesthetic management for patients prescribed GLP-1 agonists
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists (RA) have become popular medications over the last several years for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular risk reduction, and most recently for weight ... -
Aspiration risk with long-acting GLP-1 RAs
The class of medications known as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) traditionally used to treat diabetes has significantly increased in popularity due to recent FDA approval for weight loss. A known ... -
Barriers to video laryngoscopy in low-middle incomes countries
The patient in this case study presented to a rural surgical clinic in Guatemala for surgery with characteristics of a probable difficult airway. In the United States, anesthesia providers will often use a video laryngoscope ... -
Behavioral interventions to decrease disparity among African American women with hypertension
The purpose of the project is to use a community-based approach to deliver evidence-based behavioral intervention strategies framed by the Theory of Planned Behavior to help increase awareness of hypertension among African ... -
Breaking down barriers in multigenerational nursing
Nurses from five generations consistently represent the current workforce. The different characteristics of a multigenerational nursing workforce can impact communication and the development of respect. According to the ... -
Bridging the practice gap through pre-licensure nurse residency programs
Poster was presented on Thursday, May 2, 2019The purpose of the doctor of nursing practice (DNP) project was to develop a proposal for a structured pre-licensure program and a dedicated educational unit. The project ... -
Building self-care competencies for stress management in nursing students
The health and wellness of college students continues to be a growing concern. In 2018, the American College Health Association found 59% of college students report feeling high levels of stress in the past 12 months. ... -
Catheter-guided nasotracheal intubation and incidence of trauma
The presented case study details a 17-year-old patient undergoing a dental procedure requiring nasotracheal intubation (NTI). A red rubber catheter was utilized to assist with endotracheal tube placement. The ... -
Cerebral oximetry monitor efficacy during one lung ventilation
Cerebral oximetry is a non-invasive technology utilizing near-infrared spectroscopy to permit cerebral oxygenation monitoring in a portion of the frontal cortex. With the aid of cerebral oximetry, research has demonstrated ... -
"Code Labor": An evidence based and interdisciplinary approach to managing women experiencing precipitous labor outside of the labor and delivery unit
Poster was presented on Thursday, May 2, 2019The intent of the present work was to address a chohort (n=75) of obstetrical (OB) and emergency department (ED) nurses' knowledge gaps regarding the care of women experiencing ... -
Considerations for the pediatric patient with bronchopulmonary dysplasia
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is the most frequently diagnosed chronic lung disease in premature infants. The disease is characterized by an arrest in lung tissue growth and tissue inflammation leading to increased ... -
DASH into a healthier lifestyle - A practical approach toolkit for African Americans
Poster was presented on Thursday, May 2, 2019The purpose of this project was to create a Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension (DASH) Toolkit to address the identified problem of uncontrolled high blood pressure in African ... -
A decision tree simulation for student peer support: Coping strategies to referral options
The purpose of this planned project is to develop a decision tree simulation to teach nursing students to provide peer support for sharing coping strategies and identify signs of mental distress for referral to mental ... -
The depths of despair: Nurses reflect on the COVID-19 Pandemic
This project aimed to review nurses' responses to the COVID-19 Nurses Needs Assessment online survey conducted by the Alabama State Nurses Association and make recommendations based on descriptions of their experiences ...