10th Edition of
October 22-24, 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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
Workplace violence and patient aggression in child and adolescent inpatient behavioural health settings continue to rise, placing both patients and staff at risk and contributing to burnout, injury, and inconsistent care. This content is relevant to bedside nurses, who are often [....] » Read More
Workplace violence and patient aggression in child and adolescent inpatient behavioural health settings continue to rise, placing both patients and staff at risk and contributing to burnout, injury, and inconsistent care. This content is relevant to bedside nurses, who are often [....] » Read More
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
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
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
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
Introduction: The clinical environment, which includes “simulation labs, educators, teaching hospital, and clinical staff,” serves as an active pedagogical strategy that helps students translate their knowledge into technical skills and foster critical thinking. Howev [....] » Read More
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
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
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
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
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 qualit [....] » Read More
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
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
Older adults presenting to Emergency Departments (EDs) frequently experience complex health and social care needs, including frailty, carer stress, decline in mobility, recurrent falls, and cognitive impairment. Aim: The pathway was to provide a nurse led community based [....] » Read More
Background: Test anxiety is the cognitive or physical responses exhibited before, during, or after a test. Some test anxiety is normal; this even motivates students to study. However, too much can prevent studying and concentration before and during an exam. Nursing students are [....] » Read More
Healthcare systems worldwide face growing challenges in recruiting and retaining nurses due to population aging, increasing healthcare demands, workforce burnout, and evolving models of care. Sustainable solutions require more than expanding the workforce; they require coordinate [....] » Read More
Purpose/Problem: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor impairments including gait dysfunction, rigidity, tremor, balance deficits, and freezing of gait, as well as non-motor symptoms such as depression, anxiety, cognitive [....] » Read More
Purpose/Problem: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor impairments including gait dysfunction, rigidity, tremor, balance deficits, and freezing of gait, as well as non-motor symptoms such as depression, anxiety, cognitive [....] » 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: As ambulatory care continues to expand in complexity and scope, organizations must identify innovative methods to support caregivers, standardize practice, and ensure high-quality patient care. Traditional education approaches often rely on retrospective identificatio [....] » 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
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: Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), including central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs), remain a significant source of patient harm. Daily chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) bathing is an evidence-based intervention shown to reduce infection risk; however, [....] » 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
Health assessment is a critical element of nursing practice, essential for identifying and managing patient health issues. This descriptive, inferential, and correlational study utilized stratified random sampling to evaluate health assessment core skills (HACS) utilization and s [....] » Read More
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
Aim: To clarify and define the concept of digital health engagement among stroke patients. Design: Rodgers evolutionary method was employed to identify the attributes, antecedents, and consequences. Data Sources: Literature from inception to April 2026 was systematically se [....] » Read More
Stroke is one of the major causes of death and disability worldwide. In recent years, the prevalence of initial stroke has continued to rise, further increasing the burden on society and families. With the ongoing digitalization of health resources, online health information has [....] » Read More
Background: Patients with lung cancer undergoing chemotherapy commonly experience multiple concurrent symptoms that challenge effective symptom management and negatively affect quality of life. Although previous research has extensively documented symptom burden, less is known ab [....] » 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, [....] » 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 c [....] » 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
Rectal cancer patients undergoing neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (nCRT) often experience symptom burden and uncertainty related to treatment outcomes, while family caregivers are deeply involved in disease management and decision-making. Differences in illness perceptions between [....] » Read More
Lumbar Drain (LD) placement is a common neurosurgical procedure in which a spinal catheter is inserted into the lumbar canal and connected to a closed drainage system for controlled diversion of Cerebro Spinal Fluid (CSF) to facilitate healing and repair. It is used prophylactica [....] » Read More
Background: Early recognition and coordinated response to clinical deterioration are essential components of safe, high-quality care in the Neuro Intensive Care Unit (ICU), where patients are vulnerable to rapidly evolving neurologic and cardiopulmonary emergencies. Patient Care [....] » Read More
Background: School nurse caseload and workload are often used interchangeably, but the two terms are different. Caseload focuses on the actual number of students assigned to a school nurse, whereas workload incorporates the number of assigned students and other factors related to [....] » 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
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
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 indic [....] » 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
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
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
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
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
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
Background: Artificial intelligence is entering clinical care faster than the nursing workforce is being prepared to use it. Predictive risk scores, early warning algorithms, ambient documentation, and triage chatbots now sit inside everyday nursing practice. Yet adoption is trea [....] » Read More
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
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
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
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
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
Aims and Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of psychosocial support in Preventing Postpartum Depression (PPD). Background: The review of literature identified the significance of psychosocial support in mitigating the prevalence of PPD. Historically, researchers h [....] » Read More
The transition from student nurse to professional practice remains a vulnerable period marked by role ambiguity, stress, and early turnover. At a large medical center, the lack of a structured bridge between the final capstone experience and the residency program contributed to i [....] » Read More
Nurses across hospital and clinical practices, specialties, and leadership roles all work within environments of constant demand and critical responsibility. The profession is deeply meaningful, and for most it’s fulfilling, but the daily work impacts nurses’ emotiona [....] » 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. Releva [....] » 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
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
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: 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
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
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
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, authority-based lead [....] » 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
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 [....] » Read More
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
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
Patients undergoing Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (MBS) face substantial changes in treatment tasks, lifestyle behaviors, and self-management responsibilities throughout the perioperative period. Understanding their health management needs is essential for providing patient-cen [....] » Read More
Objective: To develop a tiered care management strategy for elderly patients with cognitive impairment and to evaluate its clinical effectiveness. Methods: A randomized controlled trial design was employed. Eighty-four elderly patients with cognitive impairment from the g [....] » Read More
Background: Adolescents with Self-Injurious Thoughts and Behaviors (SITB) represent a heterogeneous population with different combinations of individual, family, interpersonal, and contextual risks. Identifying distinct risk profiles and translating these differences into user-ce [....] » Read More
Background: Diabetic foot is a serious complication of diabetes mellitus, which may lead to foot ulceration and amputation. Poor self-management is a major risk factor for adverse outcomes. The integrated Promoting Action on Research Implementation in Health Services (i-PARIHS) f [....] » Read More
Background: Diabetic foot is a serious complication of diabetes mellitus, and effective self management is critical to prevent ulceration and amputation. Most existing studies explore self management barriers only from patient’s perspective, while few studies incorporate vi [....] » Read More
Background: Regular physical activity can improve metabolic health in adults with Metabolic Syndrome (MetS). However, insufficient physical activity is highly prevalent among this population. There is limited evidence analysing influencing factors of physical inactivity and their [....] » Read More
Objective: To develop an ADOPT-based nursing programme for stroke caregivers and evaluate its effectiveness in reducing caregiver burnout. Methods: Evidence on caregiver-burnout interventions in stroke care was synthesized and used to draft the programme, which was refined thr [....] » Read More
Aim: This study aimed to compare breastfeeding attitudes, comfort levels, satisfaction, and expressed breast milk volume among working mothers following the use of traditional and wearable breast pumps. Methods: This semi-experimental study with a single-group repeated measure [....] » Read More
Background: The Community Public Health Nursing course consists of a 2-credit didactic component and a 2-credit clinical practicum requiring 90 practicum hours for successful course completion. Students who miss scheduled practicum experiences due to illness, scheduling conf [....] » Read More
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
Background: Excessive non-actionable clinical alarms contribute to alarm fatigue, a state of desensitization that delays or prevents response to genuine emergencies. Evidence suggests up to 99% of clinical alarms may not require action. A sentinel event involving an unrecognized [....] » Read More
Nurse faculty are at significant risk for burnout due to heavy workloads and job stress, a situation exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This burnout negatively impacts faculty retention and contributes to the national nursing shortage. Mindfulness practices have been identifie [....] » Read More
Title : Beyond cultural competence: Integrating cultural intelligence into professional nursing education and practice
Debra A Hrelic, University of North Carolina Wilmington, United States
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
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, Ovita 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 : PTSD and tools for nursing resilience
Renee Bauer, Indiana State University, United States
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
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 : Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on nursing: Challenges and opportunities
David John Wortley, International Society of Digital Medicine, United Kingdom
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
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 : Healing beyond symptoms: Transforming inpatient psychiatry through trauma informed care
Melissa Goad, Novant Health, United States
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
Title : Prevalence and determinants of neonatal jaundice among neonates receiving care at the Zongo health centre in Berekum, Ghana
Leticia Kyei Mensah, All Nations University, Ghana
Neonatal jaundice is a common condition affecting newborns globally, including in Ghana, and is linked to various maternal and neonatal factors. This study assessed the prevalence and determinants of neonatal jaundice at the Zongo Health Centre in Berekum, Ghana. A hospital-based [....] » 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 : 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 : Findings from a quality improvement project: Implementation of the patient health questionnaire 9 modified for teens
Hedy Gerber, Colorado State University Pueblo, United States
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
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 : Importance of genetic testing in patients referred for heart transplant or durable mechanical circulatory support
Carly Pine, Sentara Healthcare, United States
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
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 : Advancing nursing faculty practice: Bridging academia and clinical excellence through an integrated academic practice community partnership
Jennifer Couvillon, Louisiana State University, United States
Discover how academic nursing faculty advance clinical excellence through innovative practice models. Highlight the integration of clinical practice into academic roles, offering insights into sustainable faculty practice frameworks, ethical and legal considerations, and collabor [....] » Read More
Title : The power of our voice: Strengthening clinical research nurse identity through story, leadership and innovation – A Sydney perspective
Ellen Yeo, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Australia
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
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 : 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 : High alert precision: Leveraging real time coaching and auditing to optimize vasoactive titration compliance
Naomi Hurley, 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 VetRide data quality within the VA to identify transportation barriers among rural veterans
Deanna Lanier, Veterans Health Administration, United States
Background: Transportation is a major barrier for many rural Veterans Accessing VA health care, with a third of Veterans living in rural areas. Transportation issues can lead to missed appointments, adverse health outcomes, and potentially higher VA costs. The Veterans Transporta [....] » Read More
Title : Exploring digital health experiences and needs in smart blood glucose management among older adults with type 2 diabetes: A qualitative study
Zhaowen Wu, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, China
Background and Aim: Digital health technologies, including smart blood glucose monitoring tools, have increasingly been integrated into diabetes self-management. However, older adults with type 2 diabetes may experience challenges in adopting and sustaining the use of digital hea [....] » 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 : 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 : Start or end of a romance and subsequent depressive symptoms and non suicidal self injury A longitudinal study of Chinese adolescents
Katherine Luo, Phillips Exeter Academy, United States
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
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 : Maternal child emergency response preparedness: Pearls of the panda radiant warmer
Jessica Antretter, North Shore University Hospital, United States
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
Title : High-alert precision: Leveraging real-time coaching and auditing to optimize vasoactive titration compliance
Feliciana Jimenez, 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 [....] » Read More
Title : Experiential learning with simulated deposition to improve nursing documentation
Victoria Yu, University of New Mexico, United States
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
Title : A quality improvement project to increase perinatal depression screening rates through implementation of standardized screening and provider education
Heather Williams, Delta State University, United States
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
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 : 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 : 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 : Innovative poverty simulation activity to teach about health equity
Sheri Howard, University of Memphis-Loewenberg College of Nursing, United States
Aim: The aim of the study was twofold. Our goal was to determine how poverty is perceived by Nurse Practitioners (NP) and other health provider students and if a poverty simulation would change students’ attitude and stigma toward poverty. Our second goal was to show how in [....] » Read More
Title : Navigating risk and responsibility: Nurses decision making in implementing the free water protocol for dysphagia care
Yiran Tong, Zhengzhou University, China
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
Title : Health information behavior and its influencing factors among young and middle aged postoperative lung cancer patients in the digital intelligent era: A cross sectional study
Keheng Wang, Zhengzhou University, China
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
Title : Parental knowledge attitude and practices toward children’s snoring in school aged children in China: A cross sectional study
Kaiwen Liu, Zhengzhou University, China
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
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 : Interaction among depression, emotion regulation and parental rearing in adolescents with non suicidal self injury: A cross sectional network analysis
Lingna Song, Zhengzhou University, China
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
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 : Concept analysis of caring ability of family caregivers of patients with mental disorders
Zhao Ai, Zhengzhou University, China
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
Title : Summary of best evidence for management of nutrition impact symptoms in patients with esophageal cancer undergoing neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy
Yingying Liu, Zhengzhou University, China
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
Title : Effectiveness of nonpharmacological interventions for poststroke hemiplegic shoulder pain: A systematic review and network meta analysis
Yue Li, Zhengzhou University, China
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
Title : The equivalence testing approach: What sort of statistical information on clinical trials should be requested by regulatory agencies
Rolando Uranga Pina, University of Havana, Cuba
Background: Clinical trials deserve special attention regarding all aspects of their implementation. Specifically, there are statistical subtleties that can be improved but standard use does not take advantage of that. Moreover, failing to overcome these statistical subtleties ca [....] » 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 : 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 : Implementation of bedside mobility assessment tool to prevent falls
Sun Young Park, University of Maryland School of Nursing, United States
Background: Falls can cause serious adverse health outcomes. A significant increase in fall rates and fall related patient injury rates within the inner city community hospital occurred 1.5 times higher than the national benchmark. One medical surgical unit was accountable for mo [....] » 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