Dr. Michael Thomas, Nursing Department I’m very grateful for the Mentoring Environment Grant (MEG) I received in 2015. This grant has brought about positive changes within the College of Nursing at BYU and has helped multiple students have significant mentoring experiences. Evaluation of Objectives: 1. Have student teaching assistants in the N293 Communication for Nurses […]
N404 What Our Students Learn Through Serving Our Veterans MEG 2015 2016 Final Report
Ron Ulberg Evaluation of how well the academic objectives of the proposal were met: The academic objectives of the MEG proposal were met and exceeded. Specifically, students were exposed to local and national venues in which Veterans and their history are prevalent. Examples of this include visits by the students and faculty to Walter Reed […]
A Standardized Hand-off Tool for Undergraduate Nursing Students
Abigail Sutton and Stacie Hunsaker, Nursing Department Introduction In establishing patient safety, communication is one of the most important components to consider. In order to coordinate a patient’s care properly, the multiple and diverse healthcare providers must operate smoothly as a team through well-constructed communication techniques. TeamSTEPPS is a government designed program to educated healthcare […]
Effect of Formal Simulation Training on Perceptions of Students
Joni Lybbert and Stacie Hunsaker, Nursing Department Introduction High-fidelity simulation refers to the use of computerized manikins to simulate real-life situations. High-fidelity simulation is now a crucial part of nursing programs everywhere helping students gain necessary critical-thinking skills. The College of Nursing (CON) at Brigham Young University (BYU) includes simulation in their curriculum to assist […]
Parents of Children with Special Healthcare Needs: Relationships with Healthcare Providers
Janet Jackson and Dr. Janelle Macintosh, Nursing Department Introduction The purpose of this project was to explore the significance and influence of relationships between healthcare providers (HCP) and parents of children with special healthcare needs (CSHCN) regarding healthcare plans. In exploring previous research conducted in this area, we found many examples of the stress related […]
Organizational Learning on Hospital Units: Instrument Development Cognitive Interviews and Content Validity Stages
Hannah Hoyt and Dr. Bret Lyman, Nursing Department Introduction Approximately 400,000 deaths occur each year due to preventable errors in hospitals.1 Organizational learning2 is the process through which organizations progress toward achieving their desired outcomes. Hospital units can use principles of organizational learning to reduce errors and achieve excellent performance outcomes.3 Unit managers have limited […]
Can Pokémon Go “Protect the World from Devastation”?
Hannah Schmidtlein and Dr. Neil Peterson, Nursing Department The purposes of this project were to assess how Pokémon Go impacts physical activity levels in players and whether it produces short- or long-term health benefits. This project was an observational study. Subjects were required to meet three requirements to be eligible: (1) they started playing Pokémon […]
It Runs in The Family: Determining the Most Important Characteristics in Family Health Histories
Lauren Bretzing and Faculty Mentor: Gaye Ray, Nursing Department Introduction Family health history (FHH) is a significant risk factor for many diseases and can help determine which patients need further genetic testing, lifestyle changes, and preventative screenings at earlier ages. Though recognized as an important step in controlling and preventing disease, FHH is often underutilized […]
Food Insecurity Among BYU Students
Kielee Wiser and Faculty Mentor: Neil Peterson, College of Nursing The purpose of this project was to assess food insecurity among college students attending Brigham Young University (BYU). Food insecurity is the lack of consistent access to food, which has become an increasing problem among college students throughout the United States. The lack of food […]
Palliative Care Services Perception Study
Klinton Metcalf and Katreena Collette-Merril, PhD, RN, and Kevin McEwan, MSN, RN, College of Nursing Introduction Patients with chronic illnesses are often plagued with multiple side effects and secondary diagnoses that significantly limit everyday function. Managing these side effects along with the patient’s illness often requires a multidisciplinary approach to providing optimal care. Palliative Care […]
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