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Raising awareness concerning neonatal abstinence syndrome prevalence and effects
This presentation focuses on the prevalence and associating factors of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). Included is information regarding long-term effects, cost, and contributing factors. Additionally, the viewers will ... -
Rapid enteral feed volume advancement’s effect on necrotizing enterocolitis in very low birthweight preterm infants
This literature review found that rapid enteral feed volume advancement in stable preterm infants with a birth weight > 1500g may reduce time to regain birth weight, reduce time to achieve full enteral feeds, and reduce ... -
Rapid response team model for a school for autistic children
(2015-01-15)Session presented on Friday, September 26, 2014: Rapid response teams have been utilized in industries and acute care for decades. However, in other settings change to the more efficient and preferred model has been slow. ... -
Rate and rhythm control medications for atrial fibrillation: Do adverse effects outweigh benefits?
Guidelines for managing atrial fibrillation currently recommend rhythm and rate control for individuals who report bothersome symptoms of atrial fibrillation. However, rate control and rhythm control medication often cause ... -
Reading between the lines: Utilizing membership surveys
(2012-11-29)Session presented on Thursday, September 20, 2012: Chapters that periodically survey actives members are more likely to create an exciting member experience and keep members continually involved. During this chapter panel ... -
Reboot and refresh: How to start over
(2016-09-26)Session presented on Sunday, September 18, 2016: Do you find that your chapter does something because 'that's the way we've always done it'? Settling into a rigid routine can make for a stale chapter experience. This ... -
Recruitment and retention using your chapter website in The Circle
(2016-09-26)Session presented on Sunday, September 18, 2016: The Circle is a powerful tool that allows each STTI chapter an opportunity to recruit and retain members. This session will focus on making updates to your site, and how ... -
Recruitment roundup
(2016-09-26)Session presented on Saturday, September 17, 2016: Improper recruitment practices can result in low acceptance and retention rates. Attend this session to learn quick tips to help recruit members to your chapter. -
Reducing ED length of stay: Designing an evidence-based guideline for oral contrast use in CTs
(2016-09-16)Session presented on Sunday, September 18, 2016: Purpose: Organizations should adopt evidence-based strategies to reduce ED length of stay and improve the overall patient experience. The purpose of this project was to ... -
Reducing falls in long-term care with root cause analysis method
(2016-09-26)Session presented on Monday, September 19, 2016: Falls among the elderly are a public health problem that has economic and quality of life burdens not only to the individual patient, but also to society. The Joint Commission ... -
Reducing Telemetry Overuse in a Non-Intensive Care Unit: A Pilot Study
In a 40-bed, non-intensive care unit of a community hospital, a multidisciplinary team spearheaded a process improvement project to reduce telemetry overuse by using the IOWA Model for Evidence-Based Practice. This 4-week ... -
Reflective leadership: Integrating quality and safety competencies to fulfill joy and meaning in work
(2015-01-15)Session presented on Saturday, September 27, 2014: Purpose: Nurses have a leadership opportunity to improve quality and safety. Leadership across all areas of nursing is essential to create safety culture that can improve ... -
Reflective practice: Making the leadership connection to transform vision into action
This interactive session will explore how reflective practice can be a transformative process to turn vision into action. Leaders progress by thinking about their work within the given context and considerations to be able ... -
A registered nurse's understanding of pressure ulcer prevention and treatment
What do registered nurses understand about prevention and treatment options for pressure ulcers and do those registered nurses need additional education or training. After analysis of the data, registered nurses reported ... -
Reinvigoration: Ideas for chapter leaders
Chapter leaders set the tone for the success of the chapter. Reinvigoration of a chapter can be a full-time job, but the rewards are great for the chapter and the members. This session will highlight case studies where ... -
Relationship between cognitive abilities and adaptive strategies used to cope with chronic health conditions: A pilot study
(2015-01-15)Session presented on Friday, September 26, 2014: The overall purpose of this program of research is to promote adaptation and health in persons with chronic health conditions initially by developing cognitive nursing ... -
The relationship between depression scores and readmission rates in CHF patients
(2016-09-26)Session presented on Sunday, September 18, 2016: There are between five and six million people in the United States who suffer from congestive heart failure (CHF). Of those as many as 60% suffer from depression which leads ... -
The relationship between evidence-based pressure injury prevention strategies and the incidence of hospital-acquired pressure injuries
This presentation serves to increase nursing knowledge of evidence-based recommendations for the prevention of pressure injuries as well as promote awareness of the nurse's role in affecting patient outcomes. The nurse can ... -
The relationship of culture change constructs and survey deficiencies in the nursing home setting
(2016-09-26)Session presented on Monday, September 19, 2016: In response to the anticipated growth of the over-65 age group and a demand for an altered approach of care delivery in long term care, providers have responded by ... -
The relationships among education, leadership experience, emotional intelligence, and transformational leadership of nurse managers
(2016-09-26)Session presented on Tuesday, September 20, 2016: Healthcare has become increasingly complex. Such complexity calls for nursing leaders who can effectively transform infrastructures and practice environments that enhance ...