Publications by authors named "Taralyn McMullan"

The experiences of graduate nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic necessitate a trauma-informed approach to education. Three hundred graduate nursing students responded to a discussion assignment in a doctoral-level health care policy course. Thematic analysis identified common themes of fear, anxiety, frustration, and exhaustion ( n = 93).

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Purpose: Spinal fusion (SF) surgery is a complex procedure that affects children with and without underlying disabilities. The purpose of this article was to describe the necessary steps when preparing a child, specifically with cerebral palsy (CP), and family for an SF, while also emphasizing the postoperative care during discharge planning.

Design: Literature review on pediatric patients undergoing SF and those who have CP.

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