Lisa Foertsch, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, United States
This literature review will look at the factors influencing staff nurse turnover and identify strategies that enhance nurse resilience to keep professional nurses at the bedside. The information review can assist nurses to prepare for the demands of bedside nursing and provide su [....] » Read More
Title : Multigenerational workforce teams
Adele Webb, Capella University, United States
Healthcare currently consists of five generations of providers. Each generation brings a different set of skills as well as a different set of experiences to the table. In order to appreciate the differences, as well as the similarities, providers must embrace each generatio [....] » Read More
Title : Transforming nursing through digital innovation
Julia Bietsch, CVS Health, United States
Recent digital transformations—from automation to telehealth to informatics—allow nurses to provide evidence-based care that improves population outcomes. Though the media often portrays nursing as a high-touch, relationship-based occupation, data indicates that nurse [....] » Read More
Title : Building resilience: Leading through trauma in nursing
Robin Adams Geiger, Ingenovis Health, United States
Nurses work through frequent, and often unrecognized, mental and physical challenges as part of their dedication to the profession. This level of dedication can often create patients out of nurses, and unmet expectations from our initial view of what it means to be a nurse. It&rs [....] » Read More
Title : Prevalence of pressure injuries over twenty years in a Western Australian hospital and evaluation of an intervention to reduce pressure injury prevalence
Linda Coventry, Edith Cowan University, Australia
Background: Pressure injuries (PIs) impinge on patients’ emotional, mental, social and physical wellbeing and financially burden the Australian healthcare system. National and international evidence suggests that prevalence of hospital-acquired PIs (HAPIs) has decreased ov [....] » Read More
Title : Nursing workforce succession planning is planning for success
Robert Thorn, Thaxton Leadership, United States
One in five hospital CEOs leave their positions every year. In rural communities, turnover is even higher. Yet, that is only the tip of the iceberg, as nurses' and other key staff turnover rates are greater than one out of four, with critical care and emergency nurses approac [....] » Read More
Title : The important role of nursing in a turner syndrome multidisciplinary clinic
Karen Regan, Children’s Hospital Colorado, United States
The care of patients and families affected by Turner syndrome extends beyond basic medical care. Consideration of multiple medical needs include, but are not limited to: addressing medical, behavioral and developmental concerns; recommendations for corresponding therapies and med [....] » Read More
Title : Presentation improving transitions of care for persons with dementia from the hospital to the long-term care setting: A mixed methods study
Nayomi Walton, University of Hartford, United States
The transition of care for persons with dementia (PWD) from the hospital to long-term care facility is associated with significant stress, lack of communication, and adverse events. Efforts to improve the transition process have mainly assessed only healthcare professional perspe [....] » Read More
Title : The important role of nursing in a turner syndrome multidisciplinary clinic
Rosemary O Dell, Children's Hospital Colorado, United States
The care of patients and families affected by Turner syndrome extends beyond basic medical care. Consideration of multiple medical needs include, but are not limited to: addressing medical, behavioral and developmental concerns; recommendations for corresponding therapies and med [....] » Read More
Title : Finding wellness through self-care
Susan Ferguson, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, United States
Life in the pandemic and all the craziness in the world is exhausting and has disrupted our lives, routines, and habits. There is a huge need to focus on our physical health and mental wellness as everyone may be struggling in some way to restore our bodies and regain our peace o [....] » Read More
Title : Strategies to prevent nurse burnout: An integrated literature review
Toby Noel L Carver, Charles George Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, United States
Aim: To highlight the need to integrate self-care as a strategy that may reduce nursing burnout, foster a positive work culture, and build resilience. Background: Nursing burnout is a national health crisis recognized by the World Health Organization, Centers for Disease [....] » Read More
Title : Workplace reintegration of nurses affected by operational stress injuries: A scoping literature review
Elly O Greysik, Heroes in Mind, Advocacy and Research Consortium (HiMARC), University of Alberta, Canada
Nurses regularly engage in unpredictable environments in which they are exposed to potentially psychologically traumatic events of which may include moral and ethical dilemmas. As a result of COVID-19, more nurses have been affected by traumatic and morally injurious events tha [....] » Read More
Title : Teaching empathy to nursing students through a foot soak program for homeless people
Diane Vines, California State University San Bernardino, United States
Homeless people experience stigmatization, shaming, and uncompassionate care, which destroys their trust in the healthcare system and dignity. The ultimate outcome of our project is to see future nurses change and improve the interactions between homeless people and healthcare st [....] » Read More
Title : Teaching empathy to nursing students through a foot soak program for homeless people
Geoffrey Cui, California State University San Bernardino, United States
Homeless people experience stigmatization, shaming, and uncompassionate care, which destroys their trust in the healthcare system and dignity. The ultimate outcome of our project is to see future nurses change and improve the interactions between homeless people and healthcare st [....] » Read More
Title : Teaching empathy to Nursing students through a foot soak program for homeless people
Sarah Harrington, California State University San Bernardino, United States
Homeless people experience stigmatization, shaming, and uncompassionate care, which destroys their trust in the healthcare system and dignity. The ultimate outcome of our project is to see future nurses change and improve the interactions between homeless people and healthcare st [....] » Read More
Title : Nursing home residents direct review in emergency depart - A registered advanced nurse practitioner supported approach
Claire Noonan, Age related Health care, Tallaght University Hospital, Ireland
Introduction: Nursing home residents (NHR) are among the most vulnerable members of our community, with complex care needs and increased frailty. Often the Emergency Department (ED) is the first point of care for NHR during acute illness. The Nursing home liaison service combine [....] » Read More
Title : Empowering & retaining nurses by strengthening the world's health workforce
Sonia Valdez, National Healthcare & Housing Advisors (NHHA), United States
As the population grows and shifts, a diverse nursing workforce will be critical to patient-centered, culturally competent care. When nurses share similarities with their patients, whether through language, religion, gender or countless other characteristics, patients’ uniq [....] » Read More
Title : Factors influencing National Council Licensure Examination–Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) outcomes of internationally educated nurses
James Montegrico, School of Nursing, University of North Carolina at Charlotte , United States
Background: The United States’ (U.S.) nursing shortage attracted internationally educated nurses (IENs) from 187 countries and territories to migrate to the U.S. The National Council Licensure Examination–Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) is required to practice nursing in [....] » Read More
Title : Let’s get LOUD: An engaging talk series to build exceptional nurses
Nicole Farnsworth, University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center, United States
A Nursing TED Talk (NED) meant to inspire fellow educators to discover new and innovative ways of engaging the newest generation of nurses. Nurse Educators have been met with the challenge of engaging and retaining a new generation of nurses while they navigate both the typ [....] » Read More
Title : Business as usual: Will ending the public health emergency lower medical errors?
Michael O Bryan, Greiner Bio-One North America, Inc., United States
The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a surge in demand for health care, leading to widespread shortages of medical equipment, staffing, hospital beds, and more. During this time, the government institutions issued a report raising concerns about the alarming conditions, which was in [....] » Read More
Title : Rebalancing health and social care experience in the pre-registration nursing curriculum
Kate H Knight, University of Chester, United Kingdom
Practice placements are essential to all pre-registration Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals, providing the theoretical underpinning and developing the learner’s professional identity (Knight et al., 2023). Since changes to supervision and proficiencies by the [....] » Read More
Title : Unveiling nature's blueprint for preventing, diagnosing, and reversing type 2 diabetes
Stacey Frawley, Stony Brook University, United States
Not thought of enough as a North American epidemic, let alone a worldwide phenomenon, diabetes is attacking younger and younger people and without discrimination. Pediatric clinics, once nearly the sole domain of type 1 diabetes, are now overrun with obese adolescents with type 2 [....] » Read More
Title : 3d spacer fabric modified through In-Situ synthesis and electrostatic charge-deposition of activated carbon/nanosilver for bacterial elimination and SO2 filtration
Mohammad Mehdi Shirmohamadi, WFI (Waterloo Filtration Institute) ambassador, Turkey
The objective of the present study was to modify three dimensional polyester textile fabric using silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and activated carbon (A) for antibacterial activity and SO2 elimination properties of hospitals air filters. Silver nanoparticles were effectively in sit [....] » Read More
Title : 3d spacer fabric modified through In-Situ synthesis and electrostatic charge-deposition of activated carbon/nanosilver for bacterial elimination and SO2 filtration
Atefeh Khosravi, R&D Manager, Turkey
The objective of the present study was to modify three dimensional polyester textile fabric using silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and activated carbon (A) for antibacterial activity and SO2 elimination properties of hospitals air filters. Silver nanoparticles were effectively in sit [....] » Read More
Title : The relationship of depression risk and gestational diabetes mellitus
Yu Chen Su, National Taipei University of Health Sciences, Taiwan
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) refers to the occurrence of any degree of impaired glucose tolerance in pregnant women during pregnancy. GDM has short-term and long-term adverse effects on both the pregnant woman and the newborn, and it reduces the quality of life. GDM may in [....] » Read More
Title : Introducing educational pamphlet to patients prior to insertion of central venous catheter for intravenous chemotherapy: An outcome evaluation
Law Sau Nok, United Christian Hospital, Hong Kong
Insertion of central venous catheter have the advantage of minimizing pain from repeated peripheral vein puncture and hence protect the veins. Central venous catheter (PICC/Port-A-Cath) are widely used in medium- and long-term intravenous infusion in chemotherapy patients. In 202 [....] » Read More
Title : Supporting mental health nurses managing adolescents with mental illnesses: Lesson learned from a DREAM presence practice workshop series
Precious Chibuike Chukwuere, North West University, South Africa
Background: Presence as a concept is regarded to have originated from the Latin verb “praeesse” referring to “being present before everything”. Presence is the ability of nurses in enacting inter-relational experiences with their patients that yield positi [....] » Read More
Title : Developing and implementing an innovative virtual nursing care model to improve patient outcomes
Hawazen Rashed Albalawi, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Saudi Arabia
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for healthcare providers to develop innovative ways to deliver care remotely. The goal of this project is to develop and implement a virtual nursing care model aimed at improving patient outcomes and increasing access to care. The [....] » Read More
Title : The impact of technology on nursing practice and patient outcomes
Rannibel Atsimbom, Cameroon nurses association/Biaka university institute of Buea, Cameroon
During this presentation you will learn about the impact technology has had on nursing practice and how it has affected the outcomes of patient care and patient recovery. The use of technology in nursing practice has had a profound impact on nursing care and patient outcomes. By [....] » Read More
Title : Mission safety: The journey of a rapid response team
Cheryl Munroe, Hamilton Health Sciences, Canada
Background: Supporting nursing staff is key in supporting patient safety. With the staffing shortages, increased amount of junior staff, decreased resources and increased acuity of pediatric patients, in the moment nursing support options have become more challenging. This [....] » Read More
Title : EMR handoff and PACU pause increases perioperative patient safety
Kristyn Melsenti, Yale New Haven Hospital, United States
Brief Description: We explored concepts of high reliability between perioperative disciplines by incorporating a surgical patient handoff tool that builds in "real time." The tool starts building in the pre-operative phase of care, into the operating room and eventua [....] » Read More