Forecasting Photo-Dissolution for Future Oil Spills at Sea: Effects of Oil Properties and Composition.

Photo-dissolution, the photochemical production of water-soluble species from oil, can transfer oil-derived dissolved organic carbon (DOC) from floating surface slicks to the underlying seawater. Photo-dissolution was likely a quantitatively relevant fate process for the Macondo crude oil spilled during the 2010 spill, but the importance of photo-dissolution for other oils is poorly constrained. This study evaluated the photo-dissolution reactivities (apparent quantum yields) and modeled rates for oils with diverse physical properties and chemical compositions, including an ultra low sulfur fuel oil (ULSFO).

COVID-19 and the Impact on Delirium Care of Hospitalized Older Adults: A Qualitative Study.

Background: Older adult patients with COVID-19 and delirium experience higher rates of adverse outcomes. Early recognition of at-risk patients and implementation of management strategies improve outcomes, though understanding barriers to acute care nurses implementing these strategies is limited.

Purpose: This study's purpose was to understand the experiences of acute care nurses providing care to older adults with COVID-19 and delirium.

National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists Affiliate Support for Professional Growth of Clinical Nurse Specialist Students.

Purpose/objectives: The purpose of this article was to describe how a National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists affiliate partnered with a local university to engage clinical nurse specialist (CNS) students, enhance its mission and activities, and create succession planning opportunities, while providing mentorship and professional growth opportunities.

Description Of The Project: Academic preparation of CNS students endeavors to instill professionalism. A 3-pronged partnership incorporating the inclusion of a student liaison on the board, presentation of student clinical work at the affiliate's annual conference, and development of a student scholarship was implemented.

Clinical Nurse Specialists Using Evidence-Based Practice to Prevent Falls.

Purpose/objectives: The purpose of this quality improvement project was to reduce inpatient falls and falls with injury by implementing the Hester Davis Fall Program, a comprehensive, evidence-based prevention program, with the leadership of clinical nurse specialists.

Description Of The Project/program: The Plan-Do-Study-Act model was utilized to implement the program at 2 adult acute care facilities. Clinical nurse specialists collaborated with nurse managers to guide planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient outcomes.