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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Talent Acquisition and Retention: A Mixed Methods Study of Organizational Practices
Get PDFThis study employed a convergent mixed methods approach to explore diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within Company A (pseudonym). It examined the effectiveness of DEI practices in recruitment and retention, leadership attitudes towards DEI, and overall commitment to fostering an inclusive environment. The conducted survey involved a combination of a Likert scale survey and a few open-ended questions from a pool of participants across the organization. The quantitative data highlighted trends and patterns in DEI practices, while the qualitative data revealed nuanced insights into individual experiences and perceptions. The results provided insights into the DEI initiatives that are in place and the work needed to ensure consistent commitment across the company. The findings illuminated the importance of strategic DEI efforts, especially in recruitment and training, and the need for ongoing evaluation of DEI practices. This research contributes to the ongoing conversation of DEI in the workplace and provides actionable insights to enhance DEI strategy
Increasing Organ Donation in a University Setting
Get PDFThe literature shows a strong correlation between education on organ donation and increased organ donation registration. Society has depicted a description of organ donation that is hostile and untrue. Increasing organ donation registration with knowledge sets the foundation of a grassroots movement to increase understanding and change society’s viewpoint(s) on organ donation. An education session on organ donation was developed and presented to the targeted population of 18–24-year-old students at a university in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The focal point of the presentation was to dispel myths, educate on facts, and create a better understanding of organ donation at its foundational level. A pretest-post-posttest survey was developed by the DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) Leader and was utilized to evaluate the students\u27 understanding of organ donation in different facets. The objectives met by the education session were to increase understanding of the organ donation process, how to become a registered organ donor, the understanding of the need for organ donation, and express interest in becoming a registered organ donor. In conclusion, there was an increase in the target population’s knowledge of the organ donation process and an increase in registration as an organ dono
Cardiovascular Disease in Firefighters
Get PDFThis quality improvement project aimed to address the problem of increased cardiovascular events in firefighters in a county in the foothills of North Carolina. Nola Pender and Dorothy Orem’s theories were utilized for this project. The literature review exhibits the prevalence and significance of cardiovascular disease in firefighters. The literature review demonstrates the benefits healthy eating and exercise have on the heart and towards the prevention of cardiovascular disease. A pre- and post-test was utilized for this project and allowed for the collection of data appropriately. The results showed education on cardiovascular disease, exercise, and healthy eating increased the knowledge firefighters had on the topic of cardiovascular disease
Improving Epilepsy Monitoring Unit Training for Registered Nurses
Get PDFThis quality improvement project was developed to increase the baseline knowledge of a group of registered nurses who work within a highly specialized in-patient healthcare setting, an Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU). The increase in knowledge was trajected to decrease event reporting which would show improvement in this high-risk patient population’s safety. The pre-education survey was dispersed to the participants, the registered nurses, to obtain a baseline knowledge level. There was then EMU-specific educational material made available for the participants. After the set time, the participants were then given a post-education survey to determine if their post-test scores could reflect a goal of a 25% increase in their EMU knowledge level. This percent increase would directly impact the number of patient events reported which would improve patient safety within the EMU setting. After the completion of the project’s interventions, there was a 3% increase in EMU RNs’ baseline knowledge levels and a 100% decrease in patient adverse event reporting during the monitoring phase
Benefits of Patient-Centered Education for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Get PDFType 2 diabetes is a chronic, lifelong illness that affects millions of individuals in the United States. The rate of diabetes has doubled over the last 20 years in America and has climbed to be the seventh leading cause of death amongst Americans. The purpose of this project was to determine if participants in the target community demonstrated increased knowledge and awareness of diabetes after receiving education. A pre-intervention and post-intervention survey was given to determine if the education was effective. Data collected revealed an increased awareness and knowledge regarding the prevalence of type 2 diabetes, lifestyle, and diet modification
Substance Abuse Awareness Amongst Practicing Nurses
Get PDFBackground: This paper discusses the problem and potential solutions of substance abuse amongst practicing nurses. Substance abuse is prevalent among 10% of the nursing population in the United States (Sofer, 2019). This problem is more significant than the public realizes. It is essential that new nurses and student nurses become aware of the risks and the causes of substance abuse within the culture prior to them practicing.
Methods: A 45-minute educational presentation based upon 10 peer-reviewed articles which include five articles regarding the problem and five discussing solutions was utilized to facilitate open discussion of the topic. The project was aimed to educate new nurses by making them aware of the potential of substance abuse within the nursing field.
Results: The pre-survey shows 10 of 13 students were reluctant to report a nurse working under the influence, whereas post-survey results showed their comfort level increased. The post-survey results 13 out of 13 scored five or greater (out of 10) in their comfort level and improved in reporting their peers. Pre-test scores reflected a correct understanding of the project topic in five of 10 questions. Post-survey scores reflected correct understanding of the project topic in 9 of 10 questions, showing a greater improvement in understanding than the 10% goal
A Review of the Effects of Different Types of Stigmas on the Retention Rates of Patients in Medication-Assisted Treatment and How to Combat the Problem
Get PDFIt is difficult to turn on the news without hearing about the opioid epidemic or a recent opioid overdose. There is hope because there is a treatment to help prevent this epidemic. That treatment is known as medication-assisted therapy (MAT), where patients can present and, if they meet the criteria, can be given a prescription for buprenorphine/naloxone combination medication. Treatment with buprenorphine/naloxone has been shown to be highly effective treatment for substance use disorder (SUD). Even though it has been proven that this combination works, less than 20% of patients diagnosed with SUD present for treatment. This study focused on how patients diagnosed with SUD attending a MAT program perceive internalized stigma before and after an educational program on self-stigma. A combination of pre- and post-questionnaires and an educational program on combating self-stigma were presented. The results of the pre-test survey indicated that overall, internalized stigma was moderate, with a mean average of 2.41%. The post-survey results indicated that those surveyed remained in the moderate category with a mean average of 2.09%. This indicated that the educational program influenced the lowering of self-stigma but did not significantly lower scores, meaning more work is needed. If we are to combat the opioid crisis, practitioners must be aware and understand that patient\u27s self-stigma has real-world effects which could lead to relapse, overdose, and possibly death
Session IA: Biology Presentation 3 - Poisonous Books, Paris Green, and The Dangers of Arsenic Poisoning (Undergraduate)
No full textSession IIIB: English Presentation 3 - Discourse Ethnography of a CrossFit Community (Graduate)
No full textA presentation that studies the language of a University\u27s CrossFit Community, providing insight into why the community\u27s desire for verbal communication so heavily impacts female and male attendance rates
