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Family and Children\u27s Center Day Treatment Internship Experience
No full textThis poster presentation will highlight my experience as a day treatment intern at Family and Children\u27s Center in Winona, MN. This includes: my everyday duties, the type of clients I work with, and things I learned which will aid me in my future career. I will also discuss the type of skills my clients work on, and the psychological theories and principle demonstrated throughout my internship experience
Hooked on Adventure: Bauer Angling\u27s Proposed Fishing Guide Service
Get PDFAs outdoor recreation continues to surge in popularity, fishing remains a beloved pastime for individuals seeking adventure, relaxation, and connection with nature. In response to this growing demand, Bauer Angling proposes the establishment of a comprehensive fishing guide service. I aim at providing unparalleled angling experiences for enthusiasts of all skill levels. This research day presentation outlines the conceptualization, planning, and potential impact of this innovative venture. It also gives me a chance to network and advertise. The foundation of Bauer Angling rests on a commitment to excellence in customer service, environmental stewardship, and promoting sustainable fishing practices. I will offer guided fishing trips tailored to clients\u27 preferences, whether they seek exhilarating river excursions, backwater adventures, or challenging trout fishing opportunities. Through knowledge of recreation, tourism, and environmental biology, and personalized instruction, participants will learn essential techniques, gain insight into local ecosystems, and deepen their appreciation for the natural world. In addition to fostering memorable angling experiences, Bauer Angling recognizes the importance of conservation and habitat preservation in sustaining fish populations and ecosystems. We are committed to promoting catch and release practices, minimizing environmental impact, and advocating for responsible angling ethics among clients and the local angling community. The startup of Bauer Angling holds significant potential benefits for both anglers and the local economy. By attracting visitors to the region and promoting outdoor tourism, this guide service will stimulate economic growth, support small businesses, and showcase the natural beauty and recreational opportunities of the area. Moreover, by fostering connections between people and nature, Bauer Angling aims to inspire environmental stewardship, promote conservation awareness, and cultivate a deeper appreciation for our natural resources. In conclusion, Bauer Angling\u27s proposed fishing guide service, represents a unique opportunity to elevate the angling experience, promote environmental sustainability, and stimulate economic development. Through personalized instruction, technological innovation, and a commitment to conservation, I aspire to create unforgettable adventures for anglers while safeguarding the health and integrity of our natural ecosystems. Join me on this journey, and together, let\u27s get hooked on adventure
Pouring from an Empty Cup – Promoting Student and Faculty Well-Being: Applying Health Promotion Methods Through Community Service
No full textThis is a poster presentation describing a creative activity engaging advanced health promotion strategies through community service. Bridges Health provides free health and wellness services to underserved populations virtually and in person at sites across southeast Minnesota and western Wisconsin. These sites are operated by an interprofessional team of students and their faculty. Goals: The goal of this health promotion project was to promote the health and wellness of the students and faculty involved in Bridges Health activities. Assessment: Risks were assessed and categorized. Students were surveyed to share about how Bridges Health supports or could support their wellness. The student survey was developed to capture the student\u27s perceptions within their clinical site. Evidence-based Health Promotion Activity: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) hierarchy of controls were used to guide interventions to mitigate health and safety risks. The Bridges Health Director and faculty were presented with the findings and recommendations. Supporting Literature: Poor well-being in healthcare workers can result in errors that risk patient safety (Hall et al., 2016). A culture of safety can prevent injury and support patient safety (Aljabri et al., 2020) Evaluation/Results: Evaluation of this project will include assessing if the interventions were implemented across the organization. Discussion: Although health and safety of health care professionals and students are known to be important for patient and client health outcomes, it is challenging to keep this priority without implementing sustainable practices to for improvement throughout the organization
Allylic Rearrangement in NBS Bromination Reactions
Get PDFThe allylic bromination of alkenes using N-bromosuccinimide (NBS) is a useful and selective substitution reaction, in which bromine radicals abstract hydrogen from the alkene to form a resonance-stabilized radical intermediate. However, allylic rearrangement can be a consequence of the intermediate\u27s two resonance structures. Some literature sources imply that NBS bromination gives only one major product from asymmetrical alkenes, e.g., 2-hexene and 2-heptene, even when they should form equally stable but non-equivalent resonance contributors. In this research, bromination of trans-2-hexene was performed using cyclohexane as the solvent, and the products were analyzed using GC-MS to determine if only one product, 4-bromo-2-hexene, is formed or if allylic rearrangement also occurs to give 2-bromo-3-hexene. Additionally, 1-hexene and 3-hexene were reacted with NBS to provide support for our peak identifications in the case of trans-2-hexene. The experimental data aligns with resonance theory with two major products, 4-bromo-2-hexene (50%) and 2-bromo-3-hexene (32%) relative to smaller amounts of six other monobrominated products. As expected, 1-hexene yielded 1-bromo-2-hexene (56%) and 3-bromo-1-hexene (10%), and 3-hexene yielded both 4-bromo-2-hexene (58%) and 2-bromo-3-hexene (41%). Both reactions also demonstrate the occurrence of allylic rearrangement. All of the reactions also yielded a small amount of bromocyclohexane. The data provides strong evidence that NBS bromination of non-symmetrical alkenes always yields two major products, consistent with resonance theory, and contrary to some literature references
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No full textLet’s /r//ē//d/: Using Decodable Texts with Beginning Readers
Get PDFThe use of decodable texts can support beginning readers in building a strong foundation for reading, especially when reinforcing skills taught in phonemic awareness and phonics programs. Decodable texts have a home within the science of reading, which can be used to motivate and inspire children. The purpose of this essay is to share my experiences implementing decodable texts in small groups to support beginning readers. I will discuss teacher use and implementation of decodable texts to support student application of grapheme-phoneme relationships and the strategies used to improve not only student learning, but their love for reading
Prevention Training Effect on Rates of ACL Injuries in Female Adolescent Athletes
No full textPrevention Training effect on rates of ACL injuries in Female Adolescent Athletes
In adolescent female athletes, what is the effect of neuromuscular, core stability, and biomechanical risk prevention training compared to no prevention training on the risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries? The search strategy PubMed and google scholar. Search terminology included but not limited to anterior cruciate ligament, female adolescent, biomechanical factors, risk of ACL injuries, soccer female athletes, prevention training for ACL injuries, core stability effect on ACL prevention programs, and neuromuscular effect on ACL prevention programs. All articles were randomized controlled trials except one article which was a controlled laboratory study. All articles were analyzed utilizing the Pedro scale and the Oxford Level of Evidence. The Pedro scales averaged 9 out of 11 with one article not included due to a different type of study. Five of seven articles had an Oxford Level of Evidence of 1b or 1. The limitations of the evidence included not double blinded, short duration of intervention ranging from 6 to 12 weeks, and potential puberty effecting the results. The evidence strengths are that they are all ACL prevention programs, female adolescents, have an intervention group and controlled group free from lower extremity injuries, and are athletes with an identified risk of lower extremity injuries in their sport. The variation in prevention training programs includes neuromuscular training, biomechanical factors, perturbation, strength, flexibility, core stability, and hip exercises. The risk lessened in the evidence that evaluated hip and knee flexion angles, modification of side cutting and single leg landing through neuromuscular training. According to Evens J, et al., the ACL is the most commonly injured ligament in the knee. The annual reported incidence in the United States alone is approximately 1 in 3500 people. Studies state that the incidence rate of ACL injuries is more common in females than in males and more common for female athletes to rupture their ACLs at a younger age. The goal of many researchers is to determine an appropriate prevention training for adolescent female athletes to decrease the risk of ACL injuries. My goal is to determine the effectiveness of these prevention programs and compare the techniques to determine if a prevention program will help reduce the risk of ACL injuries in young female athletes. The strength of this research rated on the Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy is 1B. I found three articles to be successful in preventing risk of ACL injuries in female adolescent athletes while four articles were inconclusive. Therefore, prevention training for female adolescents may be helpful in lowering the risk of ACL injuries but further research is needed for the best techniques to use. This review creates awareness of ACL injury risks in female adolescent athletes. Prevention programs for this age group may be needed to help decrease the incidence of these injuries. However, the question remains on what type of prevention training would be best to decrease the risk of ACL injuries and what the program should focus on
Additive Practice-Based Research as Pedagogical Methodology
No full textIn the Creative Digital Media major in Mass Communication at Winona State, our primary pedagogical methodology consists of Practice-Based Research. This refers to addressing a research question or reflecting on a process through making. MCOM316 Experimental Digital Media explores student-defined projects, often through the taxonomical approach of creating drone cinematography through the progressive accumulation of techniques, generating media for creating a short video. For the Fall 2023 class, this consisted of familiarization with equipment, cinematic shot familiarization, flight practice, conceptual exploration, and compilation. The class also extended drone experimentation by creating 360-degree video (VR) and the traditional (planar) video.
The notion of additive practice-based research in the Experimental Digital Media class relates to the systematic addition of the steps described previously to describe the technology, techniques, and narrative construction to engage the aspects of Bloom\u27s Taxonomy while engaging the narratological character of a landscape. While this approach does not describe a landscape in any anthropomorphic sense, it does allow for defining a sense of character within the lands of the Driftless. This characterization enables the students to inhabit a locale (Garvin Heights), investigate its topography, and examine successive flight sessions in that locale to understand the idea of a sense of character and narrative.
In this presentation, the systematic methodology of practice-based exercises that build familiarity, technical capacity, and creative articulation will be described through Fall 2023\u27s Experimental Digital Media class coursework, with a final outcome by student Keaton Riebel. The culmination of the class\u27 methods will consist of a summary of outcomes and projections for upcoming expansions of this class (developing 360-degree video, AI processing) in Summer 2024
The Use of Neuromuscular Blocking Agents (Paralytics)
No full textThis is a quick facts sheets on the use of paralytic agents in the Intensive Care setting. It is a tool for nurses to quickly access information needed for using paralytic agents. It includes why using one over another, adverse effects, and dosages while comparing different neuromuscular blocking agents. It also includes monitoring such as train of four as well as nursing interventions while using these medications
The Importance of Program Collaboration to Educate Nursing Students in Bilingualism
Get PDFPurpose: With a growing Spanish-speaking population, communication is becoming more important in the healthcare field. It is important to address the needs of this population and one of the ways this can be achieved is by increasing the number of bilingual nurses. The overall purpose of this project was to discover the impact of bilingual nurses in health care and use that information to inspire and educate current and future nursing students. The findings from our review of literature were synthesized along with a survey to create resources for nursing and Spanish double majors and minors at Winona State University (WSU). The focus is on monolingual English speakers and aiding them in becoming bilingual in Spanish. This will be accomplished through a major/minor course map, including a concise list of additional resources for nursing and pre-nursing students. Method: Through convenience sampling, a survey was conducted on the opinions of future and current nursing students at Winona State University. The survey consisted of six multiple choice, free response, and short response questions related to interest in bilingual nursing education. All the pre-nursing and current nursing students at Winona State University received the survey (n=620) and were given seven weeks to respond. Results: The results from this project indicated that the surveyed students (n=164) at WSU showed interest in materials regarding a course timeline and better available information on bilingual education. The participants were aware of the prevalence of Spanish-speaking populations in the healthcare field. The review of literature showed the significant effect of bilingual nursing education on positive patient outcomes. Additionally, nursing students have shown interest in immersion in world language and nursing programs. Lastly, bilingual student nurses develop cultural competencies to decrease cultural bias and discrimination in healthcare. Conclusion: The surveyed nursing students at WSU showed a significant interest in bilingual education, while also recognizing a lack of sufficient materials. Through the review of literature, research pointed to the importance, need, and cultural effects of bilingual nursing education for English speakers. Objective: The purpose of this study is to aid monolingual English-speaking nursing students in becoming bilingual in Spanish at WSU