Use of a DNP essentials-based rubric for guiding the development of student DNP portfolios

A DNP portfolio rubric/guideline that was developed for students to use to help them determine what exemplars to place in their DNP portfolio and that faculty could use to evaluate the quality and applicability of student portfolio documents will be presented.

Conference Identifier: NERC20PST88

Knowledge and behaviors related to willingness to report an impaired nurse

Based on a nurse-led, educational presentation on the impaired nurse profile, will assess the difference in knowledge of direct/ non-direct care nurses; and the difference in willingness to report an impaired nurse before and after receiving a nurse-led educational intervention on the impaired nurse profile.

Conference Identifier: NERC20PST91

Educating the next generation of perioperative nurses: Building competence with technology

Including specialized topics in nursing curriculum, a triad of pedagogical strategies leads to a competent novice Perioperative nurse. A unique infusion of high fidelity simulation, a technologically rich precepted OR learning experience and a fellowship placement yielded competent graduates and a cost saving of orientation time to the hospital.

Conference Identifier: NERC20PST85

Increasing emotional intelligence in nursing leaders through a dedicated training program

This presentation highlights the importance of emotional intelligence in nurses and describes a pilot study designed to enhance emotional intelligence in nurse practitioner students. The pilot study (n=43) demonstrated that emotional intelligence traits such as flexibility, stress tolerance, optimism, and decision making showed statistically significant increases over the year-long intervention.

Conference Identifier: NERC20PST79

How-to guides for first time staff RN researchers, from staff RN researcher, published author

Advice and tips from a first time bedside staff RN researcher/ published author to potential staff RN researchers/ authors on how to start, fund, form teams, gather and analyze data, submit completed research project for conferences and publication.

Conference Identifier: NERC20PST83

Basic strategies in simulation: Using scenarios to develop competence with communication

Use of simulation for clinical scenarios is a valuable tool. Clinical experiences that offer communication opportunities may be limited. The appraisal of students ability to effectively communicate in an inter-professional manner is a skill that should be woven into every clinical scenario.

Conference Identifier: NERC20PST84

Impact of interprofessional week on student perceptions of interprofessional education

Interprofessional Education (IPE) Week featured panel discussions, lectures, and experiential learning activities, such as serious games and simulations. This study discusses impacts of IPE Week on students’ perceptions of interprofessional education, measured by the Student Perceptions of Interprofessional Clinical Education-Revised, and compares results based on the type of activity attended.

Conference Identifier: NERC20PST94

Clinical compass: Navigating the relationship between clinical and didactic learning

A consistent framework is necessary to guide students, classroom faculty, and clinical instructors. The purpose of this quality improvement project is to create a new tool which would provide consistency for students, guidance to clinical faculty, improve clinical decision making, and integrate classroom and clinical.

Conference Identifier: NERC20PST80

A correlational study of participation in support programs and progression in baccalaureate nursing education

Nursing student retention and program completion is required in order to fulfill the needs of the nursing workforce. The purpose of this correlational study is to determine the relationship between participation in a student success program and progression and completion in a baccalaureate nursing program.

Conference Identifier: NERC20PST43

Glycemic control

Persistent hyperglycemia is associated with delayed wound healing, limb amputations, surgical site infections, longer recoveries from acute illness and increased mortality. The evidence-based project focused on inpatient glycemic control on the medical/surgical departments aims to increase awareness of hyperglycemic complications and to recommend evidence-based practices including a nurse-driven glycemic protocol.

Conference Identifier: NERC20PST31