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- ItemAdvancing Nursing and Midwifery Through Innovation and LeadershipThompson, Patricia E.; Beta ChiAdvancing nursing and midwifery through innovation and leadership is critical to moving our profession forward, as well as increasing our ability to better address global health. This presentation will provide principles, strategies, and practical applications focused on how each of us can demonstrate innovation and strengthen leadership to create solutions rather than barriers. The relationship between innovation, leadership, and change will also be examined. Examples are incorporated related to how innovated advances in technology have changed our lives and our health and what the future holds. Emphasis will be placed on the power of vision, purpose, and passion.
- ItemEnergy through motion: An evidence-based exercise(Oncology Nursing Society, 1/11/2017) Heuther, Katie; Abbott, Linda; Cullen, Laura; Cullen, Liz; Gaarde, Ami; Non-member
Cancer related fatigue (CRF) is a result of cancer and cancer treatment. CRF can be debilitating for patients during and after treatment. Evidence supports activity as effective for reducing cancer related fatigue. An innovative Energy Through MotionĀ© program was develop to provide an evidence-based intervention to help patients experiencing CRF. This evidence-based practice change was effective and improved patient symptoms.
- ItemSelf-care practices among undergraduate university students(1/26/2015) Jackson, Jennifer Irene; Phi Gamma (Virtual)
Although many factors affect an individualās health status, self-care is paramount. Further investigation of factors that influence self-care practices is key to enhancing illness and injury prevention and health promotion. The purpose of this study was threefold: to explore the self-care practices of undergraduate university students, to identify variables that influence such practices, and to compare the self-care practices of students in health-related programs to students in mainstream programs. A descriptive correlational survey design was used. The sample consisted of 254 students in health and mainstream programs. The study was informed by Penderās Health Promotion Model and Oremās Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing. A self-report questionnaire based on Oremās Universal Self-Care Requisites was used to obtain information regarding studentsā self-care practices related to: food, alcohol use, activity and rest, and normalcy. The scores for the total self-care index did not achieve statistical significance, reinforcing the multidimensional nature of the concept. Students in health programs had statistically higher mean scores in food, but lower mean scores in normalcy. Regression analysis indicates that socioeconomic status, gender and self-efficacy were major factors influencing student self-care practices. Recommendations for future research are discussed.
- ItemLessons in leadership: Martha Norton Hill(Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, 10/11/2007) Hill, Martha Norton
Lessons in Leadership: The Betty Irene Moore Speaker Series embodies Betty Irene Moore's vision and hope for nurses to lead within their teams, organizations and communities, with the ultimate goal of improving the experience and outcomes of patient care. Through personal experience, Betty recognized that nurses play a critical role in providing safe, high-quality patient care and outcomes. They are caregivers, mentors, teachers and researchers; and they provide 95 percent of direct patient care in hospitals. This recognition gave rise to the Betty Irene Moore Nursing Initiative, with building leadership skills in nurses as one of its main strategies.
This video is one of a collection of 13 short videos featuring nationally-recognized nurse leaders whose leadership spans nursing, health care, government and other sectors.
This video features Martha Norton Hill, RN, PhD, FAAN:
- Dean Emerita And Professor, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing
- Only nurse to serve as President of the American Heart Association
- Elected member of the American Academy of Nursing and Institute of Medicine
This interview took place 11 October, 2007.
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- ItemThe use of chocolate chip cookies to introduce nursing research concepts(10/11/2016) Bylaska-Davies, Paula; White, Bonnie; Zeta Iota
Nursing faculty are challenged to provide baccalaureate nursing students with a basic understanding of the important concepts, as well as fostering an appreciation for nursing research that will ultimately be integrated into their future practice. An experiential learning activity similar to Thielās Great American Cookie Experiment was implemented on the first day of a nursing research course. This experiential activity introduced accelerated baccalaureate nursing students to key concepts and the process of nursing research. The concepts incorporated into this activity were qualitative and quantitative research methods, sampling techniques, data collection and measurement, legal and ethical considerations of engaging in nursing research, as well as other concepts related to the research process. Students readily engaged in the activity. Surveys were administered at the start and the completion of the semester to obtain student feedback regarding their perceptions and understanding of nursing research. A positive change in student responses was noted.
- ItemRe-designing an undergraduate capstone course: Connecting through online discussion(10/11/2016) Swart, Ruth; Non-member
An online community was created to support a cohort of undergraduate nursing students in their final capstone course positioned in different cities acrosst he country. It was developed to facilitate collaborative learnign relationships amongst these undergraduate nursing students in the final term of their program. This a was re-design of the regular face-to-face meeing course component for students in their final preceptored practice course, working variable hours in different time zones across the country. Students developed supportive, genuine, caring connections with each other online, giving and receiving encouragement and helpful feedback.They participated online in discussions and inquiry, sharing and thinking through practice experiences. With physical distance a chllenge to interaction between students and instructor, it was important that the online environment be created to be conducive and open to developing positive learning relationships. Feedback from student evalutions identified the importance of a supportive environment and instructor facilitation which promoted independent, meaningful learning for students placed in different locations all over the country.
- ItemValidating nursing diagnosis: Impaired physical mobility(10/2/2015) Bhopalbade, Mrunal; Bande, Anita; Roy, Jisha; Patel, Ayeshabi; Gaonkar, Suchita; Wakshe, Anita; Lakhani, Rita; Samudre, Seema; Non-member
Validation studies are important for advancing evidence based nursing practice. In our study, we validated defining characteristics of NANDA nursing diagnosis of Impaired Physical Mobility in Total knee replacement patients. As per previous ROL, impaired physical mobility is one of the most common nursing diagnoses found in TKR patients mainly on first and second postoperative day, because of delayed identification of defining characteristics and improper nursing interventions. The objectives of this study is to validate defining characteristics of impaired physical mobility in TKR patients and to categorize them into major and minor, by using Clinical Diagnostic Validity (CDV) of Fehring model (1986).
For this purpose, Non experimental descriptive research design was used. A structured observation checklist was developed by the researchers on basis of modified Likert scale. Two expert nurses were selected based on their education and work experience. The mean of their age was 31.5 and mean of their work experience was 8.The pilot study was conducted on 5 TKR patients in FORTIS HOSPITAL which determined that the tool was unambiguous and practicable. The main study was conducted on patients who underwent TKR surgery having first and second postoperative day in LEVEL 4, 5, 6 of FORTIS HOSPITAL. Data was collected by two expert nurses on observational checklist by observing for presence or absence of defining characteristic. Total 20 samples of TKR patients were observed for their mobility on first and second postoperative day. Expert nurses observed TKR patients for defining characteristics of impaired physical mobility when patients were on bed and when they were mobilized from bed to chair and from chair to ward environment (ward passage) and they were rated by using CDV model āinter rater method.
In this study, total male patients were 30% and female patients were 70%.Total 55% of patients were of age 50-59yrs, 30% were in 60 -69 age criteria and 15%were in 70-79years age.35% Patients with co-morbidities like hypertension, diabetes ,seizures, hypothyroidism, etc.10%of patients were having family history of osteoarthritis.70%
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patients were undergraduates and 30% were graduates.70%of patients were from middle-class socioeconomic status and 20%were from higher class and 10% were from lower class.
Total 12 defining characteristics along with their weighted reliability ratio are as follows: reluctance in attempt to move(1), difficulty in purposefully moving within the physical environment(1), limited range of motion(1), fear of falling(0.95), report of pain(1), gait changes(0.9), postural instability(0.92), slowed movement(1), decreased muscle endurance strength(1), uncoordinated movement(0.76), fear of dislocation of prosthesis(0), decreased reaction time(0.92). Results indicated 10 major (weighted ratio=0.8 and above) and 1 minor (weighted ratio=0.5 to 0.79) defining characteristic and 1 defining characteristic was irrelevant (weighted ratio below 0.5).Total DCV score was 0.87.Early intervention and identification of impaired physical mobility in TKR patient is crucial. As much evidence based research is not available, further refining in this area is needed.
CONCLUSION: The aim of the present study was to develop and validate the defining characteristics, operationally defined through ROL for the nursing diagnosis, impaired physical mobility in TKR patients on their first and second postoperative day. The defining characteristics should be assessed in patients with TKR using the selected sample of expert nurses and categorize them into major and minor .We found that total 10 defining characteristics such as reluctance in attempt to move, difficulty in purposefully moving within the physical environment, limited range of motion, fear of falling, report of pain, gait changes, postural instability, slowed movement ,decreased muscle endurance strength, decreased reaction time were characterized as major and uncoordinated movement was classified as minor and fear of dislocation of prosthesis became irrelevant. Total DCV score was 0.87.This evidence will help a nurse in timely identification of defining characteristics and to form accurate nursing diagnosis. This evidence based practice will come in handy for newly recruited staffs and student nurses for practicing nursing process. By using this, more and more nurses will have more confidence in the use of official NANDA nursing diagnosis Impaired Physical Mobility. - ItemA descriptive study to asses the perception and practice of selected contraceptive methods among target population in select areas of Mumbai(10/2/2015) Elia, Clifford; Samuel, Johnscy; Kasekar, Pratidnya; Joseph, Rachel; Raju, Reshma; Abraham, Raymol; Non-member
OBJECTIVES:
- To assess the perception of the target population regarding the selected contraceptive methods.
- To analyse the practises of the target population regarding the use of contraceptive methods in them.
- To associate the scores of practices of the target population regarding the use of selected contraceptive method with their perception score.
RESEARCH DESIGN
The study aims at finding out the perception & practices of selected contraceptives among the target population, hence the descriptive design was considered to be appropriate & therefore accepted.
SAMPLING TECHNIQUE AND SAMPLE SIZE:-
Convenient Purposive sampling technique was used. Sample size was 40.
SETTING :-
Bhandup and Mulund, Mumbai.
TOOLS &TECHNIQUE
Technique Used:- Interview technique is used.
Tool :- Tool consists of three sections.
Section 1:- Demographic Data
Section 2:- Perception related questions.
Section 3:- Practice related questions.
FINDINGS OF THE STUDY.
Demographic data:
- In our study 70% respondents are female & 30% respondents are males.
- Majority belongs to Hindu religion & only 20% belongs to Christian religion.
- Majority of the respondents falls in the age group of 33 ā 38yrs i.e.37.5%.
- Majority of respondents have completed their secondary education i.e. 27%.
- Most of the respondents are married for more than 14yrs.
Findings about perception
- Overall, 64% people have positive perception towards contraceptions.
- It shows that 71.5% agree, that religion is not a barrier for contraception use . However, 58.5% respondents think that contraceptives are expensive.
- It also shows that 85.5% respondents approve use of contraception & 89% respondents agree that contraceptives are effective for avoiding pregnancy.
Findings about practice:
In regard to practice, study shows that condoms are used 100% effectively, 69.23% for Oral Pills and 42.85% for IUDās.
Correlation coefficient between perception and practice is positively correlated i.e., r= 0.2 and P<0.0001. It is statistically significant at 0.05% .
CONCLUSION
Being the second most populous country in the world, India has strategies to stabilise population which in turn hinders the socio economic development of the country. In this current situation contraceptives have emerged as the widely used method to stabilise the population. According to this study the respondents have positive perception towards contraception which reflects in their practice. But still the aim of stabilising population is not yet attained.
- ItemPredictors of success in an associate nursing program utilizing comprehensive examination scores(10/20/2016) Judge, Deborah Sue; Eta Chi; Alpha
The purpose of this research study was to examine the relationship between the scores obtained on the Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) tests and the results of the first attempt on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). A quantitative approach was utilized for this study. The dependent variable for the study was the results of the NLCEX-RN on the first attempt. The independent variables were the ATI adjusted individual total scores that include the medical-surgical, mental health, maternal-newborn, fundamentals, the comprehensive predictor test, and the TEAS exam score.
- ItemObesity in America(10/22/2015) Boualaoui, Ihsane; Alpha Phi
During recent years, tremendous efforts have been made to combat the issue of obesity. Health care professionals warned of the danger of obesity and its negative effects on the individualsā health. Policy makers sensed the heaviness of the issue and its impact on the economy. Government, medical experts, researchers, health care team members and even individuals implemented many strategies to address this matter. Yet, statistics reflected a constant increase in obesity trends throughout the country. Sharpe (2013) reported an increase in adult obesity rate to 27.2% in 2013 compared to 26.2% in 2012, which claimed surpassing āall annual average obesity rates sinceā¦ 2008ā. It is indisputable that there is a strong relationship between obesity and a number of diseases including type II diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension and much more (Smeltzer et al., 2010). Now that said, the question that imposes itself is that why the previous steps taken by all Americans, whether on the institutional or individual level, were relatively unsuccessful in decreasing the obesity rate or at least keep it steady? If awareness campaigns in health care facilities, public transportation and schools were relatively inefficient in lowering the rate of obesity for the past years, what else could be done to alleviate the acuity of the problem? Is the problem directly related to individuals, health or education institutions, the whole society or a combination of all? As health care professional, patientsā advocates and educators, what is our role as nurses to bring some positive changes to this matter? To what extent, can we positively influence our patients to become fit or even prevent them from falling in the obesity trap? This paper will explore the aforementioned questions and suggest possible interventions that nurses might consider in order to contribute to the alleviation of the issue and its impact on economy, health care system and individuals.
- ItemLessons in Leadership: Peter Buerhaus(Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, 10/23/2009) Buerhaus, Peter
Lessons in Leadership: The Betty Irene Moore Speaker Series embodies Betty Irene Moore's vision and hope for nurses to lead within their teams, organizations and communities, with the ultimate goal of improving the experience and outcomes of patient care. Through personal experience, Betty recognized that nurses play a critical role in providing safe, high-quality patient care and outcomes. They are caregivers, mentors, teachers and researchers; and they provide 95 percent of direct patient care in hospitals. This recognition gave rise to the Betty Irene Moore Nursing Initiative, with building leadership skills in nurses as one of its main strategies.
This video is one of a collection of 13 short videos featuring nationally-recognized nurse leaders whose leadership spans nursing, health care, government and other sectors.
This video features Peter Buerhaus, RN, PhD, FAAN:
- Professor, Montana State University College of Nursing
- Elected member of the American Academy of Nursing and Institute of Medicine
- Former Professor, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing
- Former Director of Vanderbilt's Center for Interdisciplinary Health Workforce Studies
This interview took place 23 October, 2009.
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- ItemA study to assess the knowledge and the practices adopted by the mothers for their babies vaccinated with BCG in selected areas in Mumbai(10/26/2015) Antony, Ancy; Shajan, Mini; Reji, Jancy; Kale, Sadhana; Kadam, Sareeta; Aher, Ghanashyam; Collins, Anita; Devi, Pinky; Non-member
Background of the study:
Tuberculosis remains a worldwide public health problem despite the fact that the causative organism was discovered more than 100 years ago and highly effective drugs and vaccine (BCG) are available making tuberculosis a preventable and curable disease. Pertaining to BCG vaccination in children, the improper practices of this vaccination leads to ineffective immunity making the child susceptible to tuberculosis.
Aim:
The aim of study is to find out the various improper practices of post BCG vaccination care prevalent in the community;
Objectives of the study:
- To familiarize with the various practices followed during the care of babies who are vaccinated with BCG.
- To assess the knowledge of the mothers regarding the post BCG vaccination care of the children.
- To explore the association between the mothersā knowledge of practice and selected demographic variables.
Method:
The research approach is explorative approach, the design is survey research design, and the setting is various immunization centers in Mumbai. The sample includes 50 mothers attending the immunization clinics. The tool consists of Section A: Demographic data consisting of 8 items, Section B: Multiple-choice questions consisting of 12 items.
Results:
The finding of the study shows that 88% of mothers followed good practices for post BCG care and of the 12% that did not, 6% applied cold fomentation, 4% applied oil/sandal wood and 2% massaged the site
Interpretation and Conclusion: Over all findings showed that majority of mothers carried out proper practices for the babies who were vaccinated with BCG; the study also showed that only 6% of mothers knew that the BCG vaccine prevents Tuberculosis. The study also revealed that 60% of the mothers reported that there was no papule formation post BCG vaccination.
- ItemHIV risk reduction behaviors in adolescent females; The influence of mastery and self-esteem(10/27/2011) Long-Middleton, Ellen R.; MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Purpose. The purpose of the study was to test the moderator effect of mastery on the relationship between self-esteem and HIV risk reduction behaviors.
Aims. The aims of this study were to: 1) examine the relationships among mastery, self-esteem and HIV risk reduction behaviors in a culturally-diverse group of adolescent females, and 2) determine if differences exist in relationships among mastery, self-esteem and HIV risk reduction behaviors among three cultural groups. Framework. AIDS is a leading cause of death in adolescent and young adult populations. Heterosexual transmission of HIV is the fastest growing mode of infection among women, and minority populations are affected disproportionately. It is important to identify and assess psychological determinants of HIV risk reduction behaviors, in order that health care interventions may be tailored to maximize a client's preventive efforts. The psychological characteristics of self-esteem and mastery were examined in this study. Mastery, a global sense of control over one's life, and self-esteem, the value placed on oneself, work together to provide formidable barriers to the stressful consequences of social strain. It was theorized that mastery would potentate self-esteem, and would moderate the influence of self-esteem on HIV risk reduction behaviors through the strengthening of this relationship.
Methods. An urban primary care setting in a tertiary care center served as the site for this study, in which a cross-sectional, correlational design was used. The sample consisted of 224 adolescent females 15-19 years of age. Of the 224 participants, 109 identified themselves as black, 58 as Latina, and 57 as white. Participants completed the Pearlin Mastery Scale, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, Metzger High Risk Sexual Relationships Subscale of the Adolescent Problem Severity Index, and a demographic data form. All scales had demonstrated psychometric evidence. Hierarchical multiple regression was used to test the research hypotheses.
Results & Conclusions. No moderator effect of mastery on self-esteem and HIV risk reduction behaviors was found. Mastery and self-esteem did not predict HIV risk reduction behaviors in the total sample or in the cultural subgroups. Age was inversely related to HIV risk reduction behaviors in the total sample and in the black group of participants; household income was positively associated with HIV risk reduction behaviors in only the black group. Age and number of hours worked were inversely related to HIV risk reduction behaviors in white adolescent females who had jobs. Despite non-significant moderation relationships, there is enhanced understanding of what did not provide explanatory value.
Implications for Nursing Practice & Knowledge Development in Nursing. Further study is needed to determine significant predictors of HIV risk reduction behaviors in these cultural groups.
- ItemThe relationship of education, years of experience, and school nursing practice(10/31/2013) Cruise, Erin Gooding; Redican, Kerry; Stratton, Richard; Lepczyk, Billie; Carter, Kimberly Ferren; Epsilon Psi
Problem: Because of the complex nature and autonomy of school nursing practice, multiple professional organizations recommend a Bachelor of Science in Nursing as the minimum level of education for entry into this specialty. Despite research demonstrating benefits to patients and nurses with this level of education, school nurses across the U.S. vary widely in their educational and experiential preparation for this critical role. Bennerās Novice-to-Expert Frameworkemphasizes the importance of experience in nursing or in a specialty practice to developing the skill needed to provide expert nursing care. This study investigated what knowledge school nurses considered important to competent practice when responding to the National Board for Certification of School Nurses 2007 Role Delineation Survey and whether there are differences in how school nurses responded to these questions based on their educational and experiential backgrounds.
Methods: This was a quantitative, non-experimental exploratory study involving secondary analysis of the survey data. Demographics were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Non-parametric statistical procedures (Fisherās Exact Test) were used to see if the 399 subjectsā answers to 32 knowledge questions on the survey differed based on education level, years of general nursing experience, and years of school nursing experience.
Results: Most subjects indicated that 27 of the 32 knowledge areas were moderately or extremely important for competent school nursing practice. Results of Fisherās Exact Test indicated differences on two items based on the education level of the respondents and differences on two items based on years of experience in school nursing, but no significant differences were found based on years of overall nursing experience. Communication skills in counseling had a significant difference based on both education level and years of school nursing experience; but it was impossible to tell which was more significant.
Conclusions: This study contributes to the body of knowledge about school nursing and what this sample of school nurses perceived as important knowledge for competent practice. However, this analysis of differences in answers given to the survey knowledge questions does not settle the debate of whether there are differences in nurse perceptions based on education level or experience.
- ItemImproved HCAHP Scores and a DEU Culture of Excellence(10/5/2015) Seibert, Susan A.; Stroud, Angela; Cassel, Lillybeth; Huebner, Cara; University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, Indiana, USA; Omicron Psi
Two city hospitals launched Dedicated Education Units (DEUs) in collaboration with a Midwest state university. The culture of excellence created by the academic practice partnership produced an improvement in patient satisfaction scores at both hospitals. Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey scores improved dramatically within one month of DEU launch. This manuscript presents the pre- and post- DEU HCAHPS scores and relates surprising trending with student presence on the units.
- ItemLessons in Leadership: Beverly Malone(Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, 10/8/2008) Malone, Beverly
Lessons in Leadership: The Betty Irene Moore Speaker Series embodies Betty Irene Moore's vision and hope for nurses to lead within their teams, organizations and communities, with the ultimate goal of improving the experience and outcomes of patient care. Through personal experience, Betty recognized that nurses play a critical role in providing safe, high-quality patient care and outcomes. They are caregivers, mentors, teachers and researchers; and they provide 95 percent of direct patient care in hospitals. This recognition gave rise to the Betty Irene Moore Nursing Initiative, with building leadership skills in nurses as one of its main strategies.
This video is one of a collection of 13 short videos featuring nationally-recognized nurse leaders whose leadership spans nursing, health care, government and other sectors.
This video features Beverly Malone, RN, PhD, FAAN:
- CEO of the National League for Nursing
- Former Deputy Assistant Secretary at Department of Health and Human Services
- Former President of the American Nurses Association and former General Secretary of the United Kingdom's Royal College of Nursing
- Elected member of the American Academy of Nursing and Institute of Medicine
This interview took place 8 October, 2008.
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- ItemTreatment trials - The need for an end-of-life policy(10/9/2015) Wurzbach, Mary Ellen; Eta Pi
Currently, there is an epidemic of elders in nursing homes with swallowing difficulties, Alzheimerās, and other maladies, which cause diminished decision-making capacity and initiate the discussion of whether to insert a gastrostomy tube. Furthermore, there is an overriding belief among health care practitioners that once inserted the tube will remain until the death of the resident.
The need for policy provisions related to treatment trials of gastrostomy tubes at the end-of-life is discussed. The arguments supporting and opposing treatment trials as applied to the individual and to the community are articulated and the benefits of such a policy discussed from an individual and community perspective.
- ItemPromoting self-care for nursing students(11/12/2015) Bonhotal, Susan; Seibert, Susan A.; Hall, Melissa A.; University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, Indiana, USA; Non-member
Taking care of oneself should be a lifelong habit. Nursing students often put aside their own self-care to focus on the rigors of academia. Students describe experiencing both academic and clinical stressors. Stress felt by nursing students could impede the studentās ability to learn and function. It is paramount for instructors to pay attention to studentsā psychological status and their academic performance. Teaching nursing students about the importance may promote stress management and encourage positive self-care habits throughout the studentsā nursing career.
Implementation: The Self-Care Project (SCP) is a semester long, joint venture between the first two nursing classes (Introduction to Professional Nursing and Nursing Assessment). For the SCP, students complete the American Nurses Association (ANA) Health Risk Appraisal (HRA) (ANA, 2015) to determine an aspect of self-care that needs improvement. The HRA includes identification of health and self-care risk factors and compares the individualās personal results with national averages and standards. The SCP is divided into sections: Problem, Self-Assessment, Outcome Goals, Interventions, Literature Review, and Evaluation. The students learn to use the Nursing Process on themselves.
Students identify a problem and a SMART goal. They practice the skill of self-assessment. Through a review of literature, the students identify three evidence-based interventions with one being a complimentary or alternative therapy. The interventions are implemented over eight weeks. At the conclusion of the eight weeks, the students evaluate whether the goal was met and suggest changes they would make to improve outcomes of the SCP.
Evaluation: The semester long project is evaluated through the use of a rubric, SCP outline, peer review, and faculty review of the paper. The students complete an outline followed by eight weeks of self-identified interventions. When students have completed the interventions, the projects are peer-reviewed using specific guidelines. The projects are evaluated by faculty using a detailed rubric with points divided between the two classes.
Results: The most common problems identified by students include: stress/anxiety, inadequate/poor sleep, poor nutrition, weight gain, and inactivity. Most students report successful goal attainment. Students in general express appreciation of the project and especially enjoy employing a complimentary therapy. The SCP provides the faculty an opportunity for an āinside lookā at studentsā stress, anxiety, and coping levels and provides an opportunity to guide students who perceive themselves to be overwhelmed.
Conclusion/Recommendations: In the future, faculty would like to extend the self-care aspect to the third and fourth year students. The authorsā aim is to have students repeat the SCP intervention plan in the final semester of the nursing program. Encouragement of self-care during nursing school may foster continuation of self-care practices into nursing professional practice.
- ItemPlanning for a community supported farmers market in a rural USDA food desert(11/12/2015) Engelbright, Carrie Lynn; Anderson, Eric; Hull, Edna; Nguh, Jonas; Tau
A community initiative to develop and sustain a farmer's market can address insufficient access to fresh and affordable fruits and vegetables for individuals working and residing in a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) designated food desert. This project addressed a particular USDA food desert in South Wood County, Wisconsin. The purpose of this project was to develop and plan for implementation and evaluation of a community-supported farmers market in South Wood County, with the goal to increase access to fruits and vegetables. Project objectives included development of a sustainable community infrastructure to support the market, development of policies and guidelines for creation and sustainment of the market, and development of implementation and evaluation plans for the overall market initiative. In collaboration with an interdisciplinary project team of community stakeholders, the above objectives were met and necessary products and plans were developed to direct the initiative over a 5-year period, with long-term evaluation planning extending to 10 years. The plan has been validated by external scholars with content expertise in the area, approved by the project team, and formally endorsed and approved by the Wood County Health Department. The market initiative has been approved for establishment in the community for the 2015 market season. Rooted in the socioecological model, a community supported farmers market can be a key catalyst for positive social change by improving the health of underserved populations who lack access to fresh, affordable fruits and vegetables. By using existing evidence relevant to the population's needs, the market will address disparities surrounding food access and affordability in a rural community affected by food desert conditions.
- ItemInterprofessional simulation: TeamSTEPPS and cardiac arrest simulation(11/12/2015) Thomas, Pamela; Kinner, Tracy; Ostendorf, Marilyn; Arvin, Mary Kay; Schmuck, Heather; Delp, Jody; Titzer, Jennifer; Phy, Wes; Peak, Kathy; University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, Indiana, USA; Omicron Psi
Quality and Safety Education for Nurses and the Institute of Medicine recomment interprofessional education to foster open communication, encourage mutual respect, and support joint decision making among health professionals. Improved communication among healthcare professionals has been shown to decrease errors and increase patient safety in the hospital setting.