Inclusivity Requires Intentionality.

Fostering a sense of belonging in the nursing profession is vital.

Unintended consequences - Risk for bias in competency-based assessment.

As nursing education transitions to competency-based education, careful attention to the assessment methodology must be considered. As nursing education contends with structural implicit bias and supports social justice, any transition to the education delivery model must consider the underserved and marginalized. Multilingual and marginalized students have long had inequitable experiences when taking standardized assessments influenced by the perspectives and values of the dominant culture.

Evaluation of meaningful recognition programs in three colleges of nursing.

Background: The nursing faculty shortage in the United States presents a challenge to maintaining a robust healthcare workforce. Meaningful recognition (MR) is an evidence-based practice that improved nurse burnout (BO) in the clinical setting. There is limited literature on its impact on nurse faculty.

A Pilot Study to Evaluate an Educational Intervention on Motivation and Learning Strategies in Prelicensure Nursing Students.

Nursing student attrition affects the nationwide nursing shortage. Interventions that improve student retention are needed. The Jeffreys nursing universal retention and success model provided a framework for an educational intervention that introduced students to validated study techniques and test-related anxiety management techniques.

The Intersection of Intimate Partner Violence, Strangulation, and Brain Injury Screening: A Pilot Project.

Background: Survivors of intimate partner violence are at a high risk for having a brain injury because of high rates of strangulation and head and face injuries sustained from physical abuse. In addition to acute physical injuries, survivors experience various health complications.

Problem: Many survivors do not seek medical attention for their injuries, and when they do, their brain injury often goes unrecognized and untreated.

Original Research: The Lived Experiences of Nurses as Patients: A Qualitative Study.

Background: An ED admission and hospitalization are scary experiences for anyone, and potentially more so for nurses. Yet there is scant information about nurses as patients in the nursing research literature. This likely reflects a general tendency among researchers to study the needs of patients but not those of nurses.

Effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction programs on Nurses' perceived stress levels.

Introduction: Poor quality of care and patient safety, adverse patient outcomes, high rates of burnout and turnover, and increased job dissatisfaction are all linked to uncontrolled stress among nurses. Unmanaged nurse stress can lead to disorganized thinking, decreased ability to focus and concentrate, and can put patients at risk. The purpose of the integrative review was to determine the effects of a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program to reduce the perceived stress levels of nurses.

TB and HIV induced immunosenescence: where do vaccines play a role?

This paper tackles the complex interplay between Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) and (. ) infections, particularly their contribution to immunosenescence, the age-related decline in immune function. Using the current literature, we discuss the immunological mechanisms behind TB and HIV-induced immunosenescence and critically evaluate the BCG ( Calmette-Guérin) vaccine's role.

Evaluating the Impact of Self-Care Strategies Incorporated in Undergraduate and Graduate Nursing Curricula: A Systematic Review.

Background: Evidence demonstrates professional nurses' vital need for self-care, underscoring the necessity to support the integration of self-care behaviors in nursing education.

Purpose: The aim was to synthesize the impact of self-care strategies in nursing curricula to evaluate students' experiential, evidence-based outcomes.

Methods: A systematic review was conducted to examine interventional self-care studies in undergraduate and graduate nursing curricula published in the English language from 2018 to 2023.

Holistic Wellness Support Systems for Nursing Faculty: A Scoping Review of the Literature.

Aim: This scoping literature review was conducted to determine what is currently known about holistic wellness support systems (HWSSs) for nursing faculty.

Background: The nurse faculty shortage has contributed to the national nursing shortage. Providing nurse faculty an HWSS may help grow the faculty pipeline.

Single vs double umbilical cord blood transplantation in acute leukemia: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background And Aims: Umbilical cord blood transplantation (UCBT) has emerged as a promising treatment option for patients with acute leukemia needing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Both single (sUCBT) and double cord blood units (dUCBT) demonstrate potential benefits, but studies comparing their effectiveness have shown mixed results. This meta-analysis aimed to determine the comparative safety and efficacy of sUCBT versus dUCBT in acute leukemia patients.

Microaggressions in Nursing.

How to address these behaviors to promote health equity and inclusion.

Consensus of the Brazilian association of hematology, hemotherapy and cellular therapy on patient blood management: Anemia tolerance.

Anemia is a pathological condition in which the hemoglobin and red blood cell mass decrease; it is mainly defined by the concentration of hemoglobin in the blood. The World Health Organization guidelines establish specific values to define anemia in different population groups. Early detection of anemia can also be a valuable indicator of underlying medical conditions.

Consensus of the Brazilian association of hematology, hemotherapy and cellular therapy on patient blood management: Assessment and management of postoperative anemia.

Postoperative anemia is a complex clinical issue that requires attention due to its ramifications on the patient's recovery and prognosis. Originating from multiple determinants, such as intraoperative blood loss, hemolysis, nutritional deficiencies, systemic inflammation and impact on the bone marrow, postoperative anemia has varied and often challenging presentations. Patients undergoing major surgical procedures, in particular, are susceptible to developing anemia due to the considerable associated blood loss.

Consensus of the Brazilian association of hematology, hemotherapy and cellular therapy on patient blood management: Anemia tolerance mechanisms.

Understanding the physiological concepts of oxygen delivery is essential to discern the mechanisms that influence its increase, reduction or maintenance in the body. This text explores the different mechanisms that help maintain oxygen delivery even in the face of reduced hemoglobin levels. Adequate oxygen delivery ensures tissue and metabolic balance, which is crucial to avoid harmful consequences such as metabolic acidosis and cellular dysoxia.

Consensus of the Brazilian association of hematology, hemotherapy and cellular therapy on patient blood management: Preoperative Phase - Preoperative management of the patient's anemia.

Managing anemia before surgery is extremely important as it is a clinical condition that can significantly increase surgical risk and affect patient outcomes. Anemia is characterized by a reduction in the number of red blood cells or hemoglobin levels leading to a lower oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood. Proper treatment requires a multifaceted approach to ensure patients are in the best possible condition for surgery and to minimize potential complications.

Consensus of the Brazilian association of hematology, hemotherapy and cellular therapy on patient blood management: Preoperative Clinical and Laboratory Assessment of the Patient.

The preoperative clinical and laboratory evaluations of the patient is an essential step to ensure the safety and success of any surgical procedure. This assessment aims to identify any underlying medical conditions and risk factors and determine suitability for surgery. With this step, the medical team can adapt the care plan to meet each patient's specific needs, increasing the chances of a successful procedure.

Consensus of the Brazilian association of hematology, hemotherapy and cellular therapy on patient blood management: Assessment and management of coagulation in the preoperative period.

Managing coagulation disorders and potential bleeding risks, especially in the context of anticoagulant medications, is of immense value both clinically and prior to surgery. Coagulation disorders can lead to bleeding complications, affecting patient safety and surgical outcomes. The use of Patient Blood Management protocols offers a comprehensive, evidence-based approach that effectively addresses these challenges.

A Rare Case of Primary Gastric Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma: a Review of Guidelines for the Management of Gastric Cancer.

Gastric carcinoma is the fifth most common and the third leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. The incidence of diffuse-type gastric cancer, of which signet ring cell carcinoma is a subtype, is rising in the world. Due to non-specific gastritis-like symptoms, difficulty in assessing true tumor characteristics owing to its horizontal spread, and non-distinguishable endoscopic appearance from other gastric pathologies, the diagnosis of this subtype is challenging.

DNP-Authored Articles in Peer-Reviewed Journals 2011-2021.

Background: With an increasing number of doctor of nursing practice (DNP) graduates, the volume of peer-reviewed journal publications among DNP-prepared nurses is rising.

Purpose: The primary aim of this study was to quantify, analyze, and categorize DNP-authored peer-reviewed journal publications.

Methods: A descriptive research design was used to analyze DNP-authored peer-reviewed journal publications in the WorldCat, EBSCO Discovery Service, and PubMed databases from 2011 through 2021.

Patient Activation and Quality of Life in Patients with Rare Kidney Disease.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects more than 35 million people in the United States, many of whom are undiagnosed. Included in this number are individuals with many types of rare kidney diseases, affecting 20,000 to 200,000 individuals nationwide. There is a major need to educate these individuals on the disease and its progression, especially since many individuals are not aware they have the disease.

Don't Judge a Book by Its Cover.

Recognizing bias as the biggest hidden threat to patient safety.