The presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of current trends of Substance Use in Society. A pictorial drug review with associated health risks will address the gap in clinical practice while examining the prevalence of drugs in the society we live in. Rese [....] » Read More
As our population ages, attention is shifting from acute illness to chronic disease management; hence, the problem of poor medication adherence is a paramount concern to everyone in the healthcare system. The concern arises from the potential for poor adherence, which rises with [....] » Read More
Nursing is not an occupation for the faint of heart. Now more than ever, we need skills to combat PTSD and build resilience in both our patients and ourselves. It is time to empower individuals with simple skills that will set them up for success. This presentation will define wh [....] » Read More
Background: Hospitalized patients in acute care settings frequently experience discharge delays and communication barriers that negatively affect transitions of care, patient experience, and readmission risk. Improving coordination among healthcare professionals, and standardizin [....] » Read More
Background: Hospitalized patients in acute care settings frequently experience discharge delays and communication barriers that negatively affect transitions of care, patient experience, and readmission risk. Improving coordination among healthcare professionals, and standardizin [....] » Read More
Background: Horticultural therapy (HT) has been shown to enhance physical and psychological wellbeing, reduce anxiety and depression, promote social interaction, and support functional competence in older adults—key determinants of quality of life in nursing home settings. [....] » Read More
Humanization in nursing care is essential to ensure high-quality assistance that respects patient individuality. This study aimed to understand how patients and nursing professionals experience humanized care practices in a primary health care setting in São Luís de [....] » Read More
Background: Healthcare professionals operate in environments where secondary trauma, moral distress, and cumulative stress are persistent and often interwoven experiences that compromise clinical practice, affect ethical community, and professional well-being. Children’s He [....] » Read More
Aim: To examine factors associated with self-care behaviors among patients with stroke and clarify the chain-mediating roles of psychological resilience and meaning in life in the relationship between perceived social support and self-care behaviors. Design: A cross-section [....] » Read More
Aims: To explore the mediating effects of psychological resilience and rehabilitation motivation between perceived social support and healthy self-help behavior in stroke patients. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study. Convenience sampling was used to recruit participants fr [....] » Read More
Background: The Global Burden of Disease Report indicates that the lifetime risk of stroke in China is 39.9%, the highest worldwide. Stroke patients often show weak health management awareness and limited initiative in health behaviors. Promoting proactive awareness and sustained [....] » Read More
Background: Simulation-based education depends extensively on students’ intrinsic motivation and active participation, cultivating immersion is essential to maximizing its educational effectiveness. Inadequate psychological safety, even in well-constructed simulations, can [....] » Read More
Background: Medication preparation and administration errors are common in healthcare systems, particularly in pediatric intensive care units (PICUs). We sought to develop a simple method to detect such errors in order to better evaluate their frequency and develop prevention str [....] » Read More
Objective: To design and evaluate a training program based on standardized patients (SP) and interprofessional scenario simulation (IPSS), aiming to improve geriatric nurses’ competencies in delirium recognition, non pharmacological management, and interprofessional collabo [....] » Read More
Purpose: This study aimed to assess the potential impact of prenatal antidepressant exposure on newborn Apgar scores and early physiologic adaptation, with the goal of identifying whether in-utero medication exposure influences immediate post-delivery health indicators. Relevanc [....] » Read More
Orientation for nurses new to the Emergency Department (ED) typically relies on preceptors who focus on direct clinical instruction and competency validation during the onboarding period. However, the high-acuity, fast-paced ED environment can limit opportunities for additional m [....] » Read More
The health, financial, and behavioral impacts of falls in adults aged 65 and older are well documented yet falls continue to be the leading cause of accidental death in this population. Beyond the financial and physical consequences, the psychologic impact of falls can lead to a [....] » Read More
Mindfulness transforms our experience of ourselves and our role at the bedside. Mindfulness is an innate ability. It is your ability to bring a relaxed, clear attention to the present moment. Incredibly, the simple practice of training your attention to be present offers a wealth [....] » Read More
Purpose: To reduce RN turnover by implementing council-driven initiatives that enhance job satisfaction, professional development, safety, and work-life balance, fostering engagement and retention across all nursing shifts. Relevance/Significance: High RN turnover increases burn [....] » Read More
Background: Nurses operate within high-acuity, emotionally demanding environments where chronic stress is often normalized and unaddressed until impairment is visible. Traditional burnout interventions focus on late-stage symptoms, leaving a gap in early recognition. The original [....] » Read More
Purpose: As nurses, we are always expected to “act ethically”; but what does that mean? This presentation will provide nursing professionals with a renewed framework for ethical decision-making that prioritizes both the "Honor" of the profession (adherence t [....] » Read More
Surgical (and all medical staff) suffer from high rates of musculoskeletal injuries due to poor ergonomics and an almost complete lack of physical training for the rigors of the position/job. While there is a wealth of information about rehabbing from these injuries, there are ve [....] » Read More
Breast reconstruction patients often face complex surgical decisions, extensive preoperative education needs, and high levels of anxiety during the perioperative period. Traditional surgeon-led clinic visits may limit the time available to address individualized education, expect [....] » Read More
Objectives: Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, burnout has been a critical issue in the nursing field; especially, Intensive care nurses (ICU nurses) are at greater risk of burnout under high-pressure workloads. The objective of this scoping review was, from the bio-psycho-social [....] » Read More
Background: Lung cancer has become a major challenge in the global public health field. Young and middle-aged lung cancer surgery patients face multiple pressures at the physiological, psychological, and social levels. Health promotion behaviors, as a low-cost and high-efficiency [....] » Read More
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare poses an ontological dilemma. This article reflects on the transition from techno-optimistic views of transhumanism to a human-centered clinical application. AI is analyzed not as a substitute for the professional, but [....] » Read More
Breast cancer (BC) is a major cause of death worldwide. In Kenya, the annual number of new cases is approximately 6,000, with 2550 deaths. Approximately 80 % of patients are diagnosed at advanced stages (III–IV), contributing to the high death rate. Research has shown that [....] » Read More
Perinatal loss, including stillbirth and neonatal death, is a significant public health concern with profound psychological, social, and cultural consequences for mothers. In Ghana, although maternal health remains a priority, the emotional and psychosocial needs of women experie [....] » Read More
Background: Cancer patients undergoing treatment frequently experience significant physical and psychological distress, including pain, anxiety, and reduced quality of life. Despite advances in medical management, symptom burden remains high. Complementary therapies such as Reiki [....] » Read More
Background and Purpose: Hepatitis-C is a viral infection leading to chronic liver inflammation or cirrhosis that can be potentially fatal. However, the disease is treatable, and it is thus alarming that this highly manageable and treatable disease continues to needlessly end live [....] » Read More
Background: Romantic experiences are common during adolescence and may play an important role in individual development. However, little is known about the impact of romantic involvement on depressive symptoms and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) among Chinese adolescents. The pre [....] » Read More
Aim: The aim of the study was twofold. Our goal was to determine how poverty is perceived by Nurse Practitioners (NP) and other health provider students and if a poverty simulation would change students’ attitude and stigma toward poverty. Our second goal was to show how in [....] » Read More
Ongoing workforce shortages, rising patient acuity, and increasing documentation demands at a pediatric hospital have placed added pressure on maintaining safe high-quality care while supporting nurse well-being. Virtual Nursing introduced an innovative solution, leveraging techn [....] » Read More
Despite implementing several CAUTI prevention initiatives throughout 2024, JSUMC reported 44 CAUTIs for the year, exceeding the 75th percentile national benchmark. This high rate surpassed NHSN's predictive model, which estimated 12-22 CAUTIs for JSUMC in 2024.To achieve our [....] » Read More
Background: The AACN Essentials (2021) emphasize competency-based education (CBE), requiring intentional curricular structures that prioritize mastery over time-based progression. Nursing programs must design learning experiences that promote competency attainment, clinical judgm [....] » Read More
Background/Significance: Vasoactive drugs are high-alert medications that are commonly administered in critical care units to maintain hemodynamic stability in critically ill patients. Due to their rapid and potent physiologic effects, strict adherence to titration protocols and [....] » Read More
Accurate Intake and Output (I/O) documentation is essential in oncology care, as patients are highly susceptible to fluid and electrolyte imbalances, renal dysfunction, and treatment-related complications. Despite its clinical importance, I/O documentation is often inconsistent, [....] » Read More
Healthcare systems face growing concerns regarding environmental pollution, operational inefficiencies, and rising costs, all of which are exacerbated by excessive waste. Single-use medical supplies, such as non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP) cuffs, contribute significantly to bo [....] » Read More
As neonatal emergencies occur infrequently on mother-baby units, maternal child nurses may feel unprepared when urgent neonatal clinical situations arise. Innovative education strategies address learning needs to ensure nurses gain confidence, understanding, and practical skills [....] » Read More
Our growing centralized telephone triage program provides care to over 250,000 patients across an extensive care network of 30+ primary care offices located in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. We are associated with a large teaching institution which provides training to both residen [....] » Read More
The emergency department faces a critical leadership gap, contributing to staff burnout and high turnover. To address this, we developed and implemented a six-month, nurse-led leadership program designed to cultivate future leaders from our own frontline staff. This initiative pr [....] » Read More
Background: High-utilizing trauma patients face complex medical, social, and psychological challenges, including substance use, exposure to violence, food and housing insecurity, and health illiteracy. These social determinants of health (SDOH) are often unaddressed, contributing [....] » Read More
Background: Burn patients are uniquely vulnerable to hypothermia due to impaired thermoregulation, high evaporative heat loss, and frequent exposure of large surface areas during surgery. Intraoperative hypothermia increases risks of coagulopathy, blood loss, delayed wound healin [....] » Read More
This presentation describes an evidence-based, multimodal intervention strategy to reduce Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs). 4,590 observations were conducted in high-dependency units. Improvements were observed in critical factors: non-compliance with wound care decreased [....] » Read More
Background: The Free Water Protocol (FWP) has been increasingly adopted in dysphagia care to improve patient hydration and quality of life. However, its clinical implementation remains complex, as nurses must continuously balance the risk of aspiration against patient-centered be [....] » Read More
Objective: To explore the facilitators, barriers, and willingness of healthcare professionals, patients, and caregivers to participate in cognitive frailty management among older adults with type 2 diabetes, and to provide evidence for developing targeted nursing interventions. [....] » Read More
Excellence in healthcare is often treated as an aspiration; however, high-performing organizations understand that it must be intentionally designed, operationalized, and sustained. This presentation reframes excellence in care delivery as an engineered outcome achieved through t [....] » Read More
Children snoring is a prevalent issue that can signal underlying obstructive sleep apnea, potentially leading to significant neurocognitive and behavioral morbidity if left unaddressed. Parents play a crucial gatekeeping role in recognizing symptoms and seeking medical evaluation [....] » Read More
Background: The global nursing shortage has intensified international recruitment, yet retention of foreign nurses remains a persistent challenge. While Japan and Germany have both expanded acceptance policies, their institutional designs differ substantially. However, cross-nati [....] » Read More
Aim: To clarify the current state of nursing pharmacology education in the United States, where pharmacology education for nurses is more advanced, and to obtain insights for improving nursing pharmacology education in Japan. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted in [....] » Read More
Complex healthcare environments create ethical challenges, many times placing nurses in situations of limited influence and advocacy, resulting in moral distress. Moral distress is defined as a lack of internal moral peace or a struggle between what the nurse understands as ethic [....] » Read More
Background: Absence of oncology nurse navigators (ONNs) in inpatient oncology led to coordination lapses and diminished patient experience. ONNs improve satisfaction, survivorship planning, and reduce readmissions, their role in bridging inpatient-to-outpatient transitions is les [....] » Read More
Introduction: Patient experience is considered an integral element of quality care and encompasses all interactions that patients have with the healthcare system. By evaluating the experience, considering the perception of those who received care and used the service, it is possi [....] » Read More
A persistent challenge in nursing education is the disconnect between classroom instruction and clinical application. Students often struggle to translate theoretical knowledge into real-time patient care, which can hinder the development of clinical judgment and confidence. At t [....] » Read More
Background Information: The National Academy of Medicine’s Future of Nursing report set a strategic goal for an 80% BSN-prepared workforce. Despite this, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) at the bedside often face significant barriers to advancement, including financial [....] » Read More
Background: Nurse burnout and compassion fatigue are prevalent across clinical settings and are associated with compromised nurse well-being, workforce instability, and potential impacts on care quality. Objective: The purpose of this rapid review was to evaluate recent primar [....] » Read More
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare delivery and has significant implications for the nursing profession. AI technologies, including predictive analytics, clinical decision support systems, virtual assistants, robotics, and automated documentation tools, are i [....] » Read More
During our nursing training students are taught the basic premise to administer medications safely in clinical settings during our training and yet “medication errors” keep happening in clinical practice. Questions to consider as these errors continue to happen despit [....] » Read More
Burnout among nurses has reached crisis levels and most intervention frameworks continue to address it at the level of behavior, mindset and coping strategy. What remains largely unaddressed is the biological foundation underneath. This presentation introduces a nervous system ca [....] » Read More
Introduction: Fear of falling has emerged as an essential factor affecting the quality of life among older adults; however, the specific role that social participation plays in the association between fear of falling and quality of life has not been clearly elucidated. Objective [....] » Read More
Tonsillectomy remains one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures in both adult and pediatric otolaryngology, with a well recognized spectrum of postoperative complications. These may include sore throat, nausea and vomiting, dehydration, otalgia, Eustachian tube dys [....] » Read More
Leading with Courage: Empowerment in Nursing Leadership Through Difficult Conversations examines how nurse leaders can strengthen their effectiveness by engaging in difficult conversations with clarity, confidence, and purpose. The presentation highlights a shift from traditional [....] » Read More
Background: Informed consent is a fundamental ethical and legal requirement in health research. In digital health research, paper-based consent workflows are poorly aligned with digital study execution, generating fragmented, difficult-to-audit records that inadequately support p [....] » Read More
This session will describe a quality improvement initiative designed to strengthen perioperative team preparedness for malignant hyperthermia (MH), a rare but life-threatening aesthetic emergency. The project implemented in situ interprofessional simulation using Rapid Cycle Deli [....] » Read More
The quality of nursing care delivery is closely tied to positive patient outcomes and satisfaction. However, in Ghana's public hospitals, particularly in the Bono region, the standard of nursing care often falls short. Media reports have highlighted instances of poor nursing [....] » Read More
Empowering the nursing profession is a strategic investment that directly contributes to the sustainability of the healthcare system and the growth of the state’s economy. Nurses represent the largest segment of the healthcare workforce and play a pivotal role in improving [....] » Read More
Background: Unable to repair joint damage caused by forces brought on by any abnormalities of the joint or peri-articular tissue is known as osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis affects the entire joint, and fundamentally loss of cartilage. Osteoarthritis in the knee can cause pain, st [....] » Read More
Background: Worldwide, pressure ulcers affect between 0.4% and 38% of patients, depending on the setting and population. Hospitalized patients show an average prevalence of 12%, with higher rates observed among high-risk groups such as intensive care unit patients and those with [....] » Read More
This study evaluated the Nursing Emotional Resource Toolkit, designed to support nurse wellbeing and reduce burnout. Over eleven months, surveys showed significant improvements in staff emotional support, work-life balance, and resource effectiveness, with a modest reduction in b [....] » Read More
This study evaluated the Nursing Emotional Resource Toolkit, designed to support nurse wellbeing and reduce burnout. Over eleven months, surveys showed significant improvements in staff emotional support, work-life balance, and resource effectiveness, with a modest reduction in b [....] » Read More
Aims and Objective: Neonatal care within health facilities is primarily provided by healthcare professionals (HP), often limiting direct parental involvement. This separation may adversely affect both infant outcomes and parental emotional well-being. This study aimed to assess t [....] » Read More
Aim & Objective: While Peer support interventions for stillbirth or neonatal loss are well established in high income countries, they remain negligible in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) including Pakistan. The objective of this study was to co-design a culturally ad [....] » Read More
Background: Developing clinical judgment in pharmacology remains a persistent challenge in practical nursing (PN) education and is critical for safe medication administration and patient safety. Traditional didactic approaches often fail to adequately support students’ abil [....] » Read More
Aim: To explore the biopsychosocial burden of patients with peripheral facial paralysis within a Chinese collectivistic cultural context and to identify implications for a culturally congruent, family-centered care model. Method: Seventeen patients diagnosed with periphera [....] » Read More
Background: With the widespread use of the internet, social media, and artificial intelligence in healthcare, the ways patients obtain health information have changed substantially. Young and middle-aged postoperative lung cancer patients have ongoing and diverse health informati [....] » Read More
The lack of intentional Artificial Intelligence (AI) instruction within undergraduate curricula exacerbates the “theory-practice” gap, making future nurses inadequately prepared for a healthcare sector experiencing dramatic technological change. Research argues agains [....] » Read More
Nursing remains the number one most trusted profession internationally, but at what cost Nurses are systemically overworked by an overburdened healthcare system that struggles to maintain healthy populations despite increasing social and environmental stressors, resulting in a co [....] » Read More
Introduction: The goal of health promotion is to make people aware and acquire the most important elements for disease prevention, health restoration, and the adoption of healthy lifestyles to reduce the likelihood of illness. This is achieved through health education, as it is c [....] » Read More
Background: Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI) behavior is a serious public health problem, which seriously endangers the physical and mental health of adolescents. Studies have shown that depression, emotion regulation and parental rearing are closely related to NSSI, but the inter [....] » Read More
Abstract: Objective To analyze and clarify the concept and connotation of caring ability of family caregivers of patients with mental disorders. Methods: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Science Direct, CNKI, VIP, Wanfang and Chinese Biomedical Literature Data [....] » Read More
Background: Due to the rapid rise of common risk factors such as diabetes and hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) has become a public health concern around the world, and it is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, as well as a significant [....] » Read More
Simulation provides an educational opportunity for students to learn about the clinical environment, how to manage care, and make critical decisions that impact patient care. Simulation is a controlled environment where the situation can change based on those decisions and action [....] » Read More
The global nursing workforce deficit reached an estimated 5.9 million in 2020, according to the World Health Organization, and the United States is projected to experience a shortage of at least one million nurses by 2030. In response to this escalating crisis, international nurs [....] » Read More
The global nursing workforce deficit reached an estimated 5.9 million in 2020, according to the World Health Organization, and the United States is projected to experience a shortage of at least one million nurses by 2030. In response to this escalating crisis, international nurs [....] » Read More
As patients increasingly hire non-medical, out of hospital support workers, like birth doulas, to enhance their hospital experience, tension can arise between hospital staff and these supplemental team members. In labour and delivery settings, this can lead to a "battlefield [....] » Read More
Background: Nutrition Impact Symptoms (NIS)refer to a constellation of symptoms affecting patients' ability to eat due to disease or treatment. Patients with esophageal cancer undergoing neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy experience a substantial burden of NIS during treatment, wh [....] » Read More
Background: Hemiplegic shoulder pain is a common complication after stroke. It causes limitation of shoulder mobility and delays functional recovery. Several nonpharmacological interventions have been developed to manage this condition. However, their comparative effectiveness re [....] » Read More
Postpartum sexual activity is frequently resumed earlier than is recommended in low-resource settings, endangering the health of the mother. Postpartum decision-making is heavily impacted by partner-related and cultural factors, especially in rural and patriarchal environments. R [....] » Read More
Nurses play an important role in preventing and managing long-term cardiovascular disease. A systematic review was undertaken to synthesize the evidence from 30 years of cardiovascular nurse-led interventions in Australia. This systematic review adhered to the Preferred Reporting [....] » Read More
This presentation will analyse various forms of assessments used in higher education setting in the UK. It will critically analyse pros and cons of the assessment methods and provide evaluation of these tools of assessment. This will also discuss student choices of assessment and [....] » Read More
Purpose: Quality improvement project aimed to improve nurse retention through a unitbased mentoring program by enhancing the role of nurses with less than three years’ experience and improve clinical nurse retention. Relevance Significance: Over the period of one year an i [....] » Read More
Background: Nurse burnout poses a significant threat to workforce stability, quality of care, and patient safety, particularly in rural and long-term care settings where staffing shortages, emotional labor, and limited access to support resources are common. Evidence-informed, sc [....] » Read More
As nurse leaders, we recognize that the well-being of nurses and nurse leaders is inseparable from the quality, safety, and compassion of the care provided. In response to increasing complexity of care delivery and reported workforce fatigue or distress, our organization is inten [....] » Read More
Background: Nurse burnout poses a significant threat to workforce stability, quality of care, and patient safety, particularly in rural and long-term care settings where staffing shortages, emotional labor, and limited access to support resources are common. Evidence-informed, sc [....] » Read More
Background: Nurse educators working in global and resource-limited environments often face increased workload demands, curricular complexity, and the emotional labor of supporting diverse learners. These pressures can influence well-being, professional identity, and resilience. R [....] » Read More
Problem Statement: Just Culture is a framework designed to enhance accountability, safety, and transparency in nursing education by shifting away from punitive responses to errors and near misses (Barnsteiner & Disch, 2012; Boysen, 2013). Purpose: The purpose of this Docto [....] » Read More
Mental illness does not discriminate; those of various ages, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds can be susceptible to struggles. Immigrants are less likely to seek mental health treatment than nonimmigrants. Crucial deterrents for doing so include cost, lack of available reso [....] » Read More
Risk stratification is one of the main objectives in the comprehensive management of acute coronary syndromes. Currently, the TIMI and GRACE risk scores are used. Given the high prevalence of this disease, we consider these scales to be of great importance for the comprehensive t [....] » Read More
Title : Leading through the unknown: Keeping nursing teams motivated during times of uncertainty and change
Robin Adams Geiger, Ingenovis Health, United States
Healthcare organizations continue to face unprecedented levels of change driven by workforce shortages, financial pressures, evolving care delivery models, regulatory requirements, and rapid technological advancement. During periods of uncertainty, nurse leaders are challenged no [....] » Read More
Title : Medicine in the final frontier: How healthcare will shape humanity’s future in low earth orbit
Carlos A Archilla, Nemours Children’s Hospital, United States
Background: As humanity advances toward sustained low earth orbit presence, lunar habitation and future crewed missions to Mars, healthcare delivery and biomedical innovation will become essential pillars of long-duration space exploration. The expanding cadence of commercial and [....] » Read More
Title : Overview of artificial intelligence in healthcare
Adele Webb, Strategic Education, Inc., United States
Augmented Intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionize the future of healthcare by enhancing the capabilities of medical professionals. Unlike artificial intelligence, which aims to replace human intervention, augmented intelligence serves to complement and amplify human decision [....] » Read More
Title : Beyond cultural competence: Integrating cultural intelligence into professional nursing education and practice
Debra A Hrelic, University of North Carolina Wilmington, United States
Background: Cultural competence is a foundational nursing skill, but today’s dynamic healthcare environments require the broader, adaptive framework of cultural intelligence (CQ). This study investigates the role of AI-enhanced assignments in promoting CQ among RN-to-BSN st [....] » Read More
Title : A commitment to nursing excellence
Barbara M De Groot, Heartwell Services, United States
While compassion has long defined nursing, today’s nurses encounter increasingly complex clinical and ethical challenges. For the past 25 years, the Gallup Honesty and Ethics Poll has recognized nursing as America’s most trusted profession. This distinction underscore [....] » Read More
Title : Wellness at work: Supporting nurse leaders
Kim Denton Hill, Methodist Fremont Health, United States
Nursing leadership in rural healthcare settings is increasingly challenged by workforce stress, burnout, incivility, and the emotional demands of patient care. To support workforce well-being and strengthen leadership resilience, a rural community hospital implemented a dedicated [....] » Read More
Title : Wellness at work: Supporting nurse leaders
Melinda Kentfield, Methodist Fremont Health, United States
Nursing leadership in rural healthcare settings is increasingly challenged by workforce stress, burnout, incivility, and the emotional demands of patient care. To support workforce well-being and strengthen leadership resilience, a rural community hospital implemented a dedicated [....] » Read More
Title : Wellness at work: Supporting nurse leaders
Pam Stout, Methodist Fremont Health, United States
Nursing leadership in rural healthcare settings is increasingly challenged by workforce stress, burnout, incivility, and the emotional demands of patient care. To support workforce well-being and strengthen leadership resilience, a rural community hospital implemented a dedicated [....] » Read More
Title : AI-Press Guard™: A nursing practice for preventing pressure injuries in ambulatory surgery
Dan Ma, Shenyang Medical College, China
Objective: To evaluate the clinical efficacy of the AI-PressGuard™ intelligent pressure-sensitive protective pad in preventing intraoperative pressure injury (PI) among patients admitted to the ambulatory surgery center of our hospital, and to verify the feasibility and ope [....] » Read More
Title : Teamwork as an interprofessional competency for collaborative hospital practice
Laura Andrian Leal, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
Background/Objectives: The study aimed to analyze the perceptions and experiences of health professionals regarding teamwork as an interprofessional competency within the context of Intensive Care Units (ICUs) in a Brazilian public teaching hospital. Methods: This was a qualitat [....] » Read More
Title : Navigating change: Integrating virtual simulation into the 3:1 clinician educator model
Ryan Lee, Oregon Health & Science University, United States
Purpose: To describe how an academic–practice partnership used a structured change approach to integrate virtual simulation into an undergraduate acute-care clinical experience, and to share an implementation and evaluation toolkit that programs can adapt to expand capacity [....] » Read More
Title : Association of interoceptive sensibility with anxiety and depression in stroke patients: A cross-sectional study
Weitong Li, Zhengzhou University, China
Background: Anxiety and depression are common yet often underrecognized complications after stroke. Interoceptive sensibility, or sensitivity to internal bodily signals, may influence emotional regulation and symptom perception, making it a potentially important factor in post-st [....] » Read More
Title : From vocational training to higher education: The evolution of nursing education in morocco within the bachelor-master-doctorate framework
Fares Rachid, Mohammed VI University of Sciences and Health, Morocco
The evolution of nursing education in Morocco reflects a major transformation from a predominantly vocational training model toward a structured higher education framework aligned with national and international academic standards. Historically, nursing education was mainly desig [....] » Read More
Title : Improving recovery at the bedside: A quality improvement approach to ERAS implementation in a high-acuity trauma surgery facility
Deana Hamson, Baylor Scott and White Memorial Temple, United States
Level I trauma centers care for patients with high acuity and physiologic complexity, placing them at increased risk for postoperative complications, prolonged length of stay (LOS), and hospital readmissions. Existing variations in postoperative practices across service lines lim [....] » Read More
Title : From burden to breakthrough: Generative AI–enhanced simulation for interprofessional nursing education
Lori Aaron, Texas Woman’s University, United States
Background: Interprofessional education (IPE) is essential for preparing nurses to deliver safe, coordinated, team-based care, but many programs lack the time, personnel, and resources to build and implement high-fidelity simulation at scale. Generative artificial intelligence (A [....] » Read More
Title : Cultivating healthy aging and longevity through holistic and integrative nursing practice
Stacey Frawley, Stony Brook University, United States
Healthy aging and longevity are increasingly recognized as multidimensional processes shaped by biological, psychological, social, and environmental influences. Within this context, holistic and integrative nursing offers a valuable framework for addressing the root causes of chr [....] » Read More
Title : Multimodal physical therapy for chronic cervicogenic headache misdiagnosed as migraine: A case report
Rasika Bhide, Equipoise Physical Therapy & Wellness, United States
Background: Cervicogenic headache (CGH) is a secondary headache caused by cervical musculoskeletal dysfunction and commonly misdiagnosed as migraine due to many overlapping symptoms. Incorrect diagnosis could prolong effective treatment, increase the medication load on the patien [....] » Read More
Title : Innovative strategies to elevate quality: The impact of a med-surg quality Registered Nurses (RNs)
Laura Spitaleri, Mayo Clinic, United States
Background: Quality registered nurses (RNs) are frequently embedded in high-acuity areas such as the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Emergency Department (ED), where continuous oversight and rapid-cycle interventions can immediately influence patient outcomes. In contrast, the medi [....] » Read More
Title : Stroke caregiver connection: Support for the survivor's care partner
Lana Wilhelm, Stroke Caregiver Connection, United States
Provide an overview of who stroke care partners are, their responsibilities, and the crucial role they play in the recovery and well-being of stroke survivors. Discuss the physical, emotional, and financial challenges commonly experienced by stroke care partners, emphasizing the [....] » Read More
Title : BPD, DBT, and the NP: Integrating dialectical behavioral therapy into evaluation and management appointments
Rebecca Lagger Dyar, Lilac Center, United States
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is the primary care modality for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) patients and has been shown to improve symptoms of emotional dysregulation. But BPD patients are not the only patients that can benefit from DBT skills, many patients with [....] » Read More
Title : The dancing nurse: Using a play-based neuroarts intervention to foster nursing student wellness
Lucy Graham, Colorado Mesa University, United States
Purpose: This project funded through the Renée Flemming Neuroarts Investigator Award, aimed to evaluate neuroarts interventions on nursing students’ well-being at a critical stage in their education. Neuroarts offers a holistic approach to self-compassion skill-build [....] » Read More
Title : Harmony: Respect and compassion-transforming the nursing culture, one conversation at a time
Carolyn Goodin, Cumberland University, United States
Workplace incivility, communication breakdowns, and compassion fatigue continue to challenge nursing practice environments and contribute to nurse burnout, decreased job satisfaction, and reduced team cohesion. These factors can ultimately influence patient safety and quality out [....] » Read More
Title : Innovative strategies to elevate quality: The impact of a med-surg quality Registered Nurses (RNs)
Ashley Tenison, Mayo Clinic, United States
Background: Quality registered nurses (RNs) are frequently embedded in high-acuity areas such as the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Emergency Department (ED), where continuous oversight and rapid-cycle interventions can immediately influence patient outcomes. In contrast, the medi [....] » Read More
Title : Exploring the leadership challenges and retention strategies of global nurse leaders who lead foreign-educated immigrant nurses: A phenomenological study
Beth Vanderwalker, Indiana Tech, United States
Background: The United States healthcare system increasingly relies on foreign-educated immigrant nurses to address critical workforce shortages. While recruitment strategies have expanded, less is understood about the lived experiences of nurse leaders responsible for integratin [....] » Read More
Title : Bridging nursing education and clinical practice through immersive virtual reality simulation for undergraduate and graduate learners
Janice K Williams, Bowie State University, United States
Persistent gaps between academic preparation and clinical practice, coupled with constraints in traditional clinical placements, necessitate pedagogical innovations that support competency-based nursing education. Bowie State University Department of Nursing faulty, simulation st [....] » Read More
Title : Expectations and experiences of use of complementary and alternative medicine for low back pain: A meta-ethnography
Wilfred Elliam, University of Connecticut, United States
Background: Non-pharmacological pain therapy refers to interventions that do not involve the use of medications to treat pain. The goals of non-pharmacological interventions are to decrease fear, distress and anxiety, and to reduce pain and provide patients with a sense of contro [....] » Read More
Title : Hospital health literacy: An overlooked yet desperately needed scientific and practice dimension of health literacy
Sherma Charlemagne Badal, Data Innovation Growth Analytics, United States
The importance of health literacy and its relationship to disease prevention and management, treatment compliance, medication errors, health outcomes, hospital admission rates, and mortality has been firmly established in the scientific literature. General Health literacy, [....] » Read More
Title : Expanding the discharge hospitality suite to improve hospital throughput
Nicole Mari Paz Corpuz, Baylor University Medical Center, United States
Delays in discharge were creating daily challenges in our hospital—slowing patient flow, limiting available beds, and adding stress to nursing teams. Many patients who were already medically cleared were still staying in inpatient rooms while waiting on transportation, medi [....] » Read More
Title : One path, many campuses: Consistent nursing excellence
Nora Billodeaux, Methodist Health System, United States
A quality improvement initiative standardized Nursing Clinical Orientation (NCO) across a multi-campus health system using ADDIE and PDSA methodologies. Seven campus-specific programs were merged into a single, unified model that improved efficiency, engagement, and collaboration [....] » Read More
Title : Shrinking the digital divide
Gil Spitz, Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, United States
Every day we see the space between provider and patient shrinking. Patients can now access their medical information at the same time as providers. Messaging has created opportunities for continuous communication between the clinician and patient. Tele health and remote monitorin [....] » Read More
Title : The power of presence: Investing in LVNs for lasting impact
Emma Gitomer, Houston Methodist Hospital, United States
Over the years the patient acuity in the hospital has increased substantially however, with the increase in the hospital acuity we have not had a change in the nurse-to-patient ratio in the ICU. With the increase in patient acuity this has led nurses being bogged down by tasks th [....] » Read More
Title : Importance of genetic testing in patients referred for heart transplant or durable mechanical circulatory support
Carly Pine, Sentara Healthcare, United States
Purpose: Genetic abnormalities are found in 5 to >20% of cases of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), depending on the population studied. Truncating variants of TTN (TTNtv) are the most common genetic cause of DCM, accounting for up to 25% of cases with familial inheritance. Lifeti [....] » Read More
Title : The power of our voice: Strengthening clinical research nurse identity through story, leadership and innovation – A Sydney perspective
Ellen Yeo, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Australia
Across many health systems, clinical nursing roles are experiencing increasing pressure from workforce shortages, expanding responsibilities and growing concerns about the erosion of professional identity. Clinical Research Nurses are particularly vulnerable in this landscape. Th [....] » Read More
Title : Effectiveness of mindfulness interventions in reducing perceived stress among nurses and nursing students: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Ekta Ram, ICMR-National Institute of Occupational Health, India
Nurses and nursing students contribute vital role in healthcare system, but often experience high level of stress prevalence 43%. Although, Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs) have demonstrated effectiveness in reducing anxiety and depression, their impact on perceived s [....] » Read More
Title : Knowledge and attitudes toward radiation protection among emergency room nurses
Nada Alomairy, Jazan University, Saudi Arabia
Background: Nurses in the Emergency Room (ER) come into contact with ionizing radiation when mobile radiographic units visit their settings, although they do not receive thorough training in radiation protection. ER nurses’ knowledge and attitude toward radiation protection [....] » Read More
Title : Translating evidence into practice: Prophylactic strategies to reduce CAUTI in inpatient rehabilitation
Elizabeth Garcia, TIRR Memorial Hermann, United States
An intentional, evidence-based approach is essential to strengthening patient safety and reducing catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) in inpatient rehabilitation. While prevention strategies are well established, variability in practice can limit their consisten [....] » Read More
Title : The role of organizational factors in certified nursing assistant wellbeing in post-acute and long-term care facilities
Tanaya Sadanand Ambadkar, Chicago Internal Medicine Practice and Research, United States
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) provide the majority of direct resident care in Post-Acute And Long-Term Care (PALTC) settings, yet the sector faces a persistent workforce shortage driven by burnout and high turnover. While compensation and recruitment challenges are well doc [....] » Read More
Title : Vaccine uptake and vaccine attitudes among certified nursing assistants in Illinois long-term care settings
Gian Mahajan, The Healthcare Education, Research, and Innovation Foundation, United States
Introduction/Objective: High vaccine uptake among Post-Acute And Long-Term Care (PALTC) staff is critical to protect older adults at elevated risk of severe illness (Murmann et al., 2023). Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) play a central role in resident care, yet vaccine uptak [....] » Read More
Title : Antibiotic knowledge and stewardship among certified nursing assistants in Illinois post-acute and long-term care setting
Reya Mahajan, The Healthcare Education, Research, and Innovation Foundation, United States
Antibiotic use is widespread in Post Acute And Long Term Care (PALTC) settings, with a substantial proportion considered inappropriate due to nonspecific clinical presentations among older adults, contributing to antimicrobial resistance. Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), [....] » Read More
Title : An active learning strategy to strengthen professional identity and career readiness in nursing students
Crystal Smith, Louisiana State University of Alexandria, United States
Preparing nursing students for the transition from academic programs to professional practice requires intentional development of career readiness competencies. Faculty in a third-level Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program identified gaps among students approaching gradu [....] » Read More
Title : Nurse billing olympics: A strategic initiative to drive charge capture and revenue integrity
Trevor Renner, University of Michigan, United States
Accurate and complete charge capture is fundamental to revenue integrity across healthcare organizations, yet nursing-driven billing remains an underutilized opportunity in many ambulatory settings. Traditional strategies most commonly email reminders often fail to engage nurses [....] » Read More
Title : One year, one nurse, transformative impact: Elevating hospital dentistry at Michigan Medicine
Trevor Renner, University of Michigan, United States
In June 2024, Michigan Medicine’s Hospital Dentistry department introduced a dedicated registered nurse, initiating a transformative shift in communication workflows, care coordination, patient access, and overall operational performance. Prior to the RN’s arrival, ke [....] » Read More
Title : Timely pain reassessment: A critical step towards effective pain management
Rachel Goldsberry, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, United States
Background: Effective pain management is a cornerstone of quality patient care. Although initial pain assessments are typically performed, timely reassessments are inconsistent. This leads to suboptimal outcomes such as unmanaged pain, prolonged hospital stays, decreased pat [....] » Read More
Title : Resiliency for nurse educators: Incorporating resiliency training for nursing faculty
Rachael Holder, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, United States
Background: Nursing education settings are increasingly challenged by workforce shortages, rising faculty workload demands, and escalating levels of stress and burnout. These pressures threaten faculty well-being, retention, and the quality of nursing education, underscoring the [....] » Read More
Title : Experiential learning with simulated deposition to improve nursing documentation
Victoria Yu, University of New Mexico, United States
Increasingly, research indicates that newly licensed RNs are ill prepared to make appropriate entry level clinical judgments. Also, unknown to the newly licensed nurse is the litigation process. In fact, the litigation process is not well known among nurses in general especially [....] » Read More
Title : Optimizing telemetry alarm management workflow to reduce alarm fatigue
Ashley Hunsucker, Connexall, United States
This initiative aimed to develop and evaluate a standardized centralized telemonitoring workflow to improve telemetry alarm response times, ensure meaningful alarms reached appropriate caregivers, reduce unnecessary alarm volume, and improve staff satisfaction. Alarm fatigue rema [....] » Read More
Title : Outpatient clinicians’ attitudes toward leading group therapy: Barriers, benefits, and breakthroughs
Madeline Noelle King, Boston College, United States
Background/Significance of Issue: Group therapy is an evidence-based, cost-efficient psychiatric intervention that remains underutilized in outpatient care. Implementation is frequently clinician-dependent and impacted by system-level barriers such as limited time, inadequate spa [....] » Read More
Title : Transforming post-cardiac surgery resuscitation: implementing the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) guidelines for better outcomes
Angelica Tobias, Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital Plano, United States
Purpose: This project implements Society of Thoracic Surgeons resuscitation guidelines for post–cardiac surgery patients, addressing needs unmet by standard ACLS. The initiative aims to enhance safety, reduce complications, and build staff confidence and performance in card [....] » Read More
Title : Leveraging change management for a successful EHR migration in correctional health
Jacqueline Jones, Parkland Health, United States
Effective change management is essential when transitioning from one Electronic Health Record (EHR) system to another, as it helps reduce clinician burnout and fosters trust in technology (Huang et al., 2020). To align Correctional Health Dallas County with the enterprise system [....] » Read More
Title : The effect of structured antepartum lactation consultation on exclusive human milk feeding for preterm infants
Rachel Cascone, North Shore University Hospital, United States
The benefits of human milk feeding for preterm infants are substantial, but the mothers of preterm infants face challenges in initiating and sustaining lactation. They often experience physical and emotional stress after admission of their child to the Neonatal Intensive Ca [....] » Read More
Title : From classroom to community: Senior nursing students advancing rural health equity
April Phelps, University of New Hampshire School of Nursing, United States
Background: Existing literature demonstrates that multifactorial strategies that reduce barriers and address social determinants of health (SDOH) can improve population health outcomes (Butkus et al., 2020; Coombs et al., 2022; Guilamo-Ramos et al., 2023). Individualized communit [....] » Read More
Title : Pumped and proud: Empowering LVAD competence
Baylee Jones, Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, United States
Purpose: Patient satisfaction and length of stay correlate with gaps in knowledge and confidence in LVAD patient populations. This project will define team dynamics and promote patient centered care by addressing these gaps, strengthening clinical reliability and enhancing care e [....] » Read More
Title : From classroom to community: Senior nursing students advancing rural health equity
Emily Spenski, University of New Hampshire, United States
Background: Existing literature demonstrates that multifactorial strategies that reduce barriers and address Social Determinants Of Health (SDOH) can improve population health outcomes (Butkus et al., 2020; Coombs et al., 2022; Guilamo-Ramos et al., 2023). Individualized communit [....] » Read More
Title : Healing beyond symptoms: Transforming inpatient psychiatry through trauma-informed care
Melissa Goad, Novant Health, United States
Trauma-Informed care (TIC) is an approach that recognizes the widespread impact of trauma and integrates this understanding into all aspects of care. It emphasizes creating a safe, supportive environment that avoids re-traumatization while promoting healing and recovery. TIC is g [....] » Read More
Title : From observation to understanding: Advancing empathy in psychiatric nursing with visual thinking strategies
Katharine Harding, University of South Carolina, United States
Purpose: The aim of this quality improvement project was to apply an evidence-based Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) intervention to the clinical problem and increase empathy levels from pre-survey measurement among psychiatric nurses. Introduction/Significance: Research indicat [....] » Read More
Title : Optimizing mindfulness instruction in undergraduate nursing education: Findings from a multi-cohort, iterative curriculum evaluation
Rachel Bush, University of South Carolina, United States
Background: Undergraduate nursing students experience high levels of stress, anxiety, and emotional burden, highlighting the need for effective self-regulation strategies. Mindfulness-based interventions have demonstrated benefits for mental health and patient care; however, less [....] » Read More