Background: Emergency Departments (EDs) are high-acuity environments that rely on experienced registered nurses capable of rapid critical thinking. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, “Approximately 100,000 registered nurses (RNs) left the workforce during the COVID-19 pandemi [....] » Read More
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: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nursing professionals routinely work in high-pressure environments that require sustained compassion, emotional presence, adaptability, and rapid decision-making. Repeated exposureto crisis, grief, staffing shortages, patient acuity, and emotional labor can contribute to burnout, [....] » Read More
In pediatric populations, eating disorders are life-threatening conditions, with anorexia nervosa carrying the highest mortality rate among psychiatric disorders and placing patients at risk for significant long-term medical complications. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, our pedi [....] » 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: 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
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
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
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
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
Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic non-communicable disease that poses a significant global public health challenge. Over the past two decades, the burden of diabetes has increased substantially worldwide. This burden is largely attributed to changes in lifestyle and en [....] » Read More
Background: Cervical cancer is the commonest cancer of women’s reproductive system, and is caused by a progression of precancerous lesions of the cervix. Studies on the prevalence and associated factors of precancerous lesions of the cervix are very limited in Ethiopia, par [....] » 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
Background: Traditional nursing assistant and fundamentals education often relies heavily on lecture and content delivery, which can make it difficult to keep learners engaged. Many learners struggle to retain foundational concepts or feel anxious when practicing new skills. Nurs [....] » Read More
Perinatal depression (PND), a mental health disorder occurring during pregnancy and up to one year postpartum, significantly affects maternal and infant well-being and can lead to developmental delays in children. Despite its prevalence, PND is often underdiagnosed and undertreat [....] » Read More
Pediatric suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth ages 10 to 24 years old. In 2021 The American Academy of Pediatrics listed suicide as a national emergency. As a result of increased suicidality and low outpatient resources, emergency departments have taken the bru [....] » Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
Background: Developing a culture of patient safety in large public-sector hospitals remains challenging, particularly in resource-constrained and high-volume healthcare settings. Nurses constitute the largest group of healthcare workers and are central to early identi [....] » Read More
Oral care is a vital aspect of quality bedside patient care. It contributes to comfort, infection prevention, and improved overall health outcomes in hospitalized patients. In a mid-size community hospital, the Speech and Language Pathology (SLP) team and medical surgical (med/su [....] » Read More
The purpose of this project was to decrease pneumonia readmission rates. Chart audits revealed very low nursing adherence to performing and documenting patients' oral care on a medical-surgical respiratory/renal unit in a suburban 308-bed hospital in the northeast US. Readmis [....] » Read More
Background: Teen vaping continues to rise, posing significant health risk including nicotine dependence, respiratory irritation, and long-term pulmonary complications. Parents play a vital role in influencing and shaping adolescents’ health behaviors; however, their knowled [....] » Read More
Background and Significance: Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the United States. Timely, coordinated, and evidence?based care is critical to improving survival rates and long?term outcomes. Recognizing the growing n [....] » 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
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
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
To develop an explainable artificial intelligence (XAI)-driven Digital Twin Nursing Platform for patients undergoing oral and maxillofacial surgery and to evaluate its preliminary effectiveness in improving perioperative nursing outcomes, patient self-management, and nursing deci [....] » Read More
Discrete choice experiments (DCEs) have increasingly been used to quantify preferences for artificial intelligence (AI)-based healthcare services. However, evidence on how DCEs have been designed and applied in this field remains fragmented. Methods: Systematic searches were con [....] » Read More
Objective: Based on the fear-avoidance model, this study aims to explore the experiences of kinesiophobia and the coping needs of middle-aged and elderly stroke patients, providing a basis for formulating targeted exercise intervention plans. Methods: Using purposive sampling, 1 [....] » 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
Introduction: Unsafe sexual practices among adolescents constitute a significant public health concern due their association with unintended pregnancies or sexually transmitted infections. Insufficient knowledge of sexual and reproductive health has been identified as one of the [....] » Read More
Objective: To explore differences in illness perceptions and dyadic coping processes between patients with rectal cancer undergoing neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy andtheir family caregivers, and to provide a reference for family-centered illness perception interventions and coping [....] » 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: 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
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
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
Mental health nursing is central to the daily care of people with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI), yet inpatient psychiatry remains largely oriented toward cure and symptom remission. For people with treatment-resistant schizophrenia, severe mood disorders, personalit [....] » 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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
Background: Adolescent depression is a prevalent and significant public health concern, strongly linked to increased suicidality, poor health outcomes, impaired psychosocial functioning, and substantial societal costs. Although measurement based care using validated screening ins [....] » 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
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
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
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
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
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
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: 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
Burnout syndrome among caregivers of home-care patients represents a growing problem that affects both the caregiver's mental health and the quality of care provided. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a nursing intervention focused on preventing burnout in info [....] » 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
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
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
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: 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
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
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
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : Outlive yourself: Making a lasting difference in the lives of others
Tara Storch, Taylor's Gift Foundation, United States
Outlive Yourself is a powerful, story-driven keynote about purpose, resilience, compassion, and the lasting impact one life can make every single day. Drawing from her personal story, Tara Storch shares how unimaginable loss became a mission to bring hope, connection, and support [....] » Read More
Title : Beyond discussion boards: Using immersive interactive learning adventures to increase engagement in graduate nursing education
Donna Harmon, Herzing University, United States
Student engagement remains a persistent challenge in online nursing education. Traditional learning activities such as discussion boards, readings, and recorded lectures provide foundational content; however, opportunities for learners to actively apply and interact with complex [....] » 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 : 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 : Bridging the CRRT knowledge gap through simulation-based ICU nurse education
Elyssa Turner, Houston Methodist Hospital, United States
Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) is a high-risk intervention used in critically ill patients with acute kidney injury, fluid overload, and hemodynamic instability. Newly hired ICU nurses within our organization reported low confidence and inconsistent knowledge in CRRT [....] » Read More
Title : AI as a brilliant librarian: reimagining information access for nurses in the age of artificial intelligence
Irina Koyfman, Affinity Expert, LLC, United States
Background: Nurses are among the most information-intensive professionals in healthcare. At any given moment, they are navigating clinical guidelines, medication interactions, patient histories, and care protocols, often under time pressure. Artificial intelligence, when understo [....] » Read More
Title : Heart and honor: Revisiting ethics for compassionate nursing practice
Kathryn Moore, Emory Healthcare, United States
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
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 : 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 : Leading with courage: Empowerment in nursing leadership through difficult conversations
Charlene Griffin, Jefferson Einstein, United States
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
Title : Nurse-led restructuring of unlicensed assistive personnel roles improves retention, engagement, and behavioral safety outcomes in pediatric care
Mary Hawes, Children’s Health, United States
Workforce instability and high turnover among unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs) present significant challenges to maintaining a healthy work environment and ensuring safe care for high-risk behavioral pediatric patients. Contributing factors include inadequate role preparatio [....] » Read More
Title : Implementation of a nurse-led breast reconstruction education class to improve patient preparedness and care coordination
Destiny Peterson, Mayo Clinic Phoenix, United States
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
Title : Pediatric eating disorders and suicide: A public health perspective for prevention and early intervention
Ashley Ariail, Children’s Health, United States
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among individuals 10-24 years of age. As such, suicide prevention is a public health priority. Individuals with a history of or current eating disorder are at significantly higher risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STB)s. Despite [....] » 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 : 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 : Beyond food and diagnosis: Culture, family, and healing in pediatric eating disorders
Lalitha Natarajan, Children's Health, United States
Over the past six decades, immigration patterns in the United States have shifted significantly, resulting in increased cultural, linguistic, and religious diversity among patient populations. At the Children's Health Center for Pediatric Eating Disorders, clinicians treat ch [....] » 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 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 : Enhancing nursing confidence and competence in managing hypersensitivity reactions through simulation
Rachel Carver, Mayo Clinic Health System, United States
Outpatient infusion center nurses frequently manage patients receiving high risk medications associated with hypersensitivity and anaphylactic reactions. Internal assessments across Mayo Clinic Health System (MCHS) Minnesota infusion and oncology sites identified variability in n [....] » Read More
Title : The effect of educational intervention based on precede model to reduce the anxiety of nurses in the hospitals of Ehran University of Medical Sciences
Davoud Shojaeizadeh, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
People who work in hospitals such as nurses have many stress and they are exposed to anxiety disorders. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of applied relaxation based of Precede Model to reduce anxiety of nurses. In this interventional study, 40 nurses as control gr [....] » Read More
Title : Exploring the lived experience of expert clinical nurses during their transition to the novice nursing faculty role in the academic setting
Karen Waterfall, Thomas Jefferson University, United States
Recruiting and retaining qualified nursing faculty is a persistent issue, contributing to the ongoing nursing faculty shortage. This is leading to the continued shortage and affects the number of students admitted to nursing programs, exacerbating the nursing shortage and potenti [....] » 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 : Improving hospital-acquired pressure injuries in acute care
Klaudia Areola, Illinois State University, United States
Background/Clinical Problem: Hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) impact 2.5 million patients annually. HAPIs are sustained when blood flow is restricted to bony prominences from shear, friction, or prolonged pressure and result in damage and ulceration of skin. PICO Ques [....] » 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : The AI safety pause: A competency framework for preparing nurses to critically evaluate AI in clinical practice
Susan Deane, Consultant, United States
Background: Artificial intelligence is rapidly entering clinical nursing workflows through sepsis prediction alerts, clinical deterioration scores, and diagnostic decision support tools. Yet the profession most responsible for patient safety, care coordination, and bedside clinic [....] » Read More
Title : Achieving 100% dysphagia screening compliance in acute stroke patients outperforming national & state
Rosalina Porio Butao, Mount Sinai Medical Center, United States
Background & Significance: Dysphagia screening prior to oral intake is a core AHA/ASA Get With The Guidelines®–Stroke (GWTG Stroke) quality measure and a DNV Stroke Center requirement. National GWTG data report average compliance of 83.9%, with Florida hospitals ave [....] » Read More
Title : Advancing pediatric behavioral health: Integrating psychiatric nursing expertise to promote culturally responsive safety, collaboration, and outcomes
Sara Pump, Children’s Health, United States
Behavioral health crises increase safety risks and distress for pediatric patients, families, and staff. Recognizing the cultural and social diversity within pediatric populations, the purpose of this initiative was to integrate Psychiatric Resource Nurses (Psych RNs) to reduce b [....] » Read More
Title : Improving CAUTI metrics, morale, and mainly patient outcomes
Denise Conlon, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, United States
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
Title : Implementation of a competency-based education in applied pathophysiology using LMS based mastery pathways
Edward Burns, Western University of Health Sciences, United States
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
Title : High-alert precision: Leveraging real-time coaching and auditing to optimize vasoactive titration compliance
Ivan A G Logarta, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton, United States
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
Title : Enhancing the accuracy of intake and output on an oncology unit
Anne F Taylor, Creighton University, United States
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
Title : Keeping warm, healing strong: A multidisciplinary quality improvement initiative to reduce intraoperative hypothermia in burn surgery patients
Kim Priban, Akron Children's Hospital, United States
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
Title : From overwhelmed to empowered: Reducing anxiety in the transition-to-practice nurse
Robin Whelpley, Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing, United States
The transition from nursing student to practicing registered nurse represents one of the most challenging periods in a nurse's professional development. During the first year of practice, newly licensed nurses experience increased accountability, independent clinical decision [....] » Read More
Title : Improving clinical simulation experience of nursing students who participate in simulation as part of their clinical experience by administering a debriefing survey
Joyce Anne Finch, Middle Tennessee State University, United States
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
Title : From good to exceptional: Engineering excellence in care delivery
Eugenia Powell, Woodmore Consulting Group, United States
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
Title : Addressing patient safety during ICU-to-acute care transitions: An educational intervention on in-person nurse handoff
Gail Poplin, Appalachian State University, United States
Background: Transitions from the intensive care unit (ICU) to acute care units are high-risk periods during hospitalization in which communication failures frequently contribute to preventable adverse events, delays in care, and compromised patient safety. Although standardi [....] » Read More
Title : Physical disability, nursing proficiencies and feasibility for safe practice at the point of qualification
Stephen Wanless, Birmingham City University, United States
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requires all student nurses to achieve a comprehensive range of proficiencies before registration, encompassing knowledge, skills, professional behaviours, clinical procedures, communication, and emergency response capabilities. While widen [....] » Read More
Title : The AI-literate nurse: A framework for integrating essential AI competencies into the curriculum
Laura Yost, University of Iowa, United States
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
Title : Mindfulness and acceptance therapies to reduce nurse burnout
Bethanie Simmons Becil, University of North Florida, United States
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
Title : Supporting the journey: Helping immigrant nurses thrive in a new healthcare culture
Seena Thomas, Memorial Hermann Hospital, United States
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
Title : Supporting the journey: Helping immigrant nurses thrive in a new healthcare culture
Sindhu Joseph, Memorial Hermann Hospital, United States
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
Title : Birth partnerships: Enhancing nursing care with doula support
Vera Kevic, Doulas on Bikes, Canada
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
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
Title : Bridging the gap: A bottom-up educational strategy for LPN advancement to BSN
Michelle Zuercher, Cumberland University, United States
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
Title : B.A.S.E.-Burnout Awareness, Support, and Empowerment: A nurse well-being program
Stephanie Hodges, Fayetteville State University, United States
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
Title : Whole nurse, whole system: Advancing nursing holistic care across an integrated health system
Carolyn Hughes, Essentia Health, United States
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
Title : B.A.S.E.-Burnout Awareness, Support, and Empowerment: A nurse well-being program
Misty Stone, Fayetteville State University, United States
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
Title : Strengthening educators worldwide: Cultivating resilience through faculty engagement in Vietnam
Andrea Archer, Baylor University, United States
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