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 : 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 generati [....] » Read More
Title : Perspective for voice utilization in clinical practice
Sofica Bistriceanu, Academic Medical Unit – CMI, Romania
People interact with their energy, with or without words and sounds. Verbal and nonverbal communication offer us relevant data about an individual: intelligence education emotional state medical conditions welfare [....] » Read More
Title : Nurse resilence and keeping nurses at the bedside
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 : Using behavior analysis to create an autism friendly environment in a healthcare setting
Sara Bastin, Boston Medical Center, United States
Hospital visits can be challenging for autistic patients due to unmet communication, sensory, and behavioral needs. Additionally, empiric research indicates that many medical practitioners, including nurses, demonstrate a limited understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) an [....] » Read More
Title : Using behavior analysis to create an autism friendly environment in a healthcare setting
Jacqueline McKendry, Boston Medical Center, United States
Hospital visits can be challenging for autistic patients due to unmet communication, sensory, and behavioral needs. Additionally, empiric research indicates that many medical practitioners, including nurses, demonstrate a limited understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) an [....] » 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 : 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 : 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 : Dredging hand Yang meridians with deep tissue massage combined with neck movement in stiff neck syndrome: A randomized controlled trial
Lingyun Zhang, Qingdao University, China
Objective: The objective of this study is to observe the therapeutic effects of dredging hand Yang meridian with deep tissue massage combined with neck movement on stiff-neck syndrome. Materials and Methods: This is a randomized controlled trial. The consecutive patients wi [....] » Read More
Title : Factors influencing National Council Licensure Examination–Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) outcomes of internationally educated nurses
James Montegrico, 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 : Empowering & retaining nurses by strengthening the world's health workforce
Sonia Valdez, National Healthcare and Housing Advisors, 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 : Implementation of LPNs into the acute care setting
Jaime Van Allen, University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center, United States
The recent Covid-19 pandemic left hospitals nationwide with a deficit in their workforce, due to staff burnout, retirement, and an uptick in the travel nurse industry. UMBWMC was no exception. As staff worked short-handed, they expressed feeling overwhelmed, making it difficult t [....] » 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 : 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 : Using SMS technology to improve quality of life and symptom management in the breast cancer patient population: A feasibility study
Tracy Fulton, Scripps Health, United States
Significance: Cancer patients experience a wide range of negative side effects/symptoms from chemotherapy and radiation including pain, dehydration, nausea/vomiting, and diarrhea/constipation. Symptoms are distressing and decrease the overall quality of life and increase unnecess [....] » 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 : Teaching empathy to nursing student's through a foot soak program for homeless people
Diane T 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 Xiangyu 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 : The culture renovation project
Sharonda M Brown, EX Consultants, LLC, United States
This presentation will delve into the Culture Renovation Project, a transformative initiative aimed at establishing a culture of safety and operational excellence within healthcare organizations. By aligning and designing processes that prioritize the pivotal aspects of people, p [....] » Read More
Title : Parents’ perception of nursing support in neonatal intensive care units in private hospitals in the Western Cape
Immaculate Ndango Nyonka, University of the Western Cape, South Africa
Parents undergo negative experiences that include parental anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress when their new-born babies are hospitalized in neonatal intensive care unit. During this stressful period, parents need assistance from staff in order to cope. A quantitati [....] » Read More