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Nurse Retention Through Mentorship
Get PDFHigh turnover rates contribute to staff shortages, increased workload, burnout, and a decline in patient care quality. Nurse retention can be incredibly costly, and it is estimated to cost 3.9 to $5.8 million in losses per year.” (2024 NSI National Healthcare Retention and RN Staffing Report). Our initiative focuses on implementing a structured mentorship program for new graduate nurses at Vanderbilt’s 6 East Med-Surg unit. By pairing new nurses with experienced mentors, the program aims to improve job satisfaction, provide professional support, and foster a sense of community. The ultimate goal is to reduce turnover and enhance patient outcomes by creating a safe and welcoming environment. The program’s success will be measured by tracking nurse retention rates, job satisfaction, and patient outcomes annually. Through collaboration with nurse managers, hospital leadership, and HR, we have created a long-term solution that can be expanded to other units. Investing in nurse retention is essential for maintaining high-quality patient care. This project represents a proactive approach to improve overall healthcare outcomes
Medication Errors and Prevention
Get PDFMedication errors are a prevalent safety concern in all healthcare settings, but these issues occur in skilled nursing facilities at the highest rates. They contribute to adverse patient outcomes, increase hospitalizations, and cause prolonged hospital stays, all of which can create extremely high costs. Medication errors can occur in many ways, including incorrect dosages, administration of the wrong medication, and timing errors. Inadequate communication, understaffing, and overworked nurses are some factors that contribute to mistakes in medication administration. An urgent need exists for evidence-based strategies and leadership interventions to improve patient safety and minimize risks related to medication errors. The nurse is the last step between the medication error and the patient. The intervention proposed is for the facility to host quarterly education sessions pertaining to medication administration policies and procedures. The first session will occur in person to review the unit’s current medication administration policies, including processes like barcode scanning, patient identity verification, and the three checks and five rights of medication administration. At the end of these education sessions, nurses will “checkoff” on at least one form of medication administration with their supervisor monitoring. The intervention will be evaluated by comparing the amount of medication errors that occurred one month prior to the training and one month following the training. This intervention will allow skilled nursing facilities to experience fewer medication errors which in turn would increase patient satisfaction, lead to better patient outcomes, and elevate the quality of care provided in skilled nursing facilities
Oh Mother, Where Art Thou Paycheck?: Answering the Mommy Blogger Dilemma with Increased Privacy and Financial Protections for Minors
Get PDFThis paper provides an overview of the current child entertainment laws and highlights the need for increased protection of minors working on social media, ultimately arguing for the adoption of a nationwide Coogan Law modeled after Illinois\u27 law and the European Union\u27s General Data Protection Regulation. The paper provides a sample Uniform Coogan Code that jurisdictions could adopt to implement such protections for minors online, including provisions covering required savings, financial access by parents, and the right to be forgotten
Dark Triad Personality Traits and Correlations with Mating Preferences
Get PDFWith dating apps coming to a rise, there comes an influx of people who begin to use them, whether that be for long-term relationships, short-term, or even friendships (Freyth, et al., 2021). Additionally, dark personality traits, such as narcissism, are associated with higher perceived attractiveness and positive personality traits (Rauthmann et. al., 2012). Along with this, there has been research that shows differences in gender usage for dating apps and whether that is related to the Dark Triad personalities, with a desire for those that reflect the dark triad personality traits (Carter et al., 2014). To study this further, in our study, we will ask participants to read over a selection of dating profiles with the photos being generated by AI and decide whether they would be interested in a relationship with them. We anticipate that even after reading through profiles that mirror dark triad personalities, the participants will select ‘yes,’ to partaking in a relationship with the AI generated profiles. We hypothesize participants will be more attracted to dating profiles displaying Dark Triad traits (Machiavellianism, narcissism, psychopathy) than profiles that lack said traits. Additionally, we hypothesize that there is a positive correlation between participant’s self-rated dark personality scores and their attractiveness rating of dark personality profiles. We hope the implications of our study highlight the importance of understanding the impact of dark personality traits, not only in ourselves but in our relationships as well
The Domino Effect: A Case of Lymphoma to BMT-Associated GVHD, AVN, SVC Thrombosis, and Incidental PAPVR
No full textInvestigating Bacterial Contamination in Hand Dryers: Implications for Hygiene and Public Health
No full textHealing Arts: Honors Scholars Collaborative
No full textThis presentation aims to combine an oral presentation of research and findings with more experiential elements that demonstrate the actual content of the work. As part of the Honors Scholars Collaborative with Dr. Amy Hodges-Hamilton, it will briefly give an overview of the research done into the healing arts (music, writing, visual arts, and movement) that was previously presented in a literature review, as well as the on-campus events hosted and hopes of future implementation. The research will highlight the efficacy of arts therapy and therapeutic arts practices, as well as the minor studied effects from events held throughout the semester. Following the presentations, audience members are invited to participate in abbreviated versions of the healing arts events presented. By combining research with concrete practices, this presentation will give a full demonstration of the need for future implementation on Belmont\u27s campus
The Impact of Physical Activity on Stress and Anxiety Levels in College Students
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Introduction: The mental health of college students has become a growing concern, with rising levels of stress, anxiety, and depression posing significant challenges to their academic success and well-being. In recent years, there has been a growing prevalence of depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues among college students (Lipson et al., 2021), with these problems often being exacerbated by academic pressures and social stressors (Asif et al., 2020). In a review by Mahindru et al, a thorough analysis examined the relationship between physical activity and mental health, highlighting how exercise can positively enhance emotional well-being and contribute to overall mental resilience (2023).
Methods: This 2024 study investigated the relationship between physical activity and self-reported stress and anxiety levels among students at Belmont University. An observational cross-sectional survey design was used to gather data from 104 undergraduate students at Belmont University. Participants were required to be 18 years or older and currently enrolled as full-time students. The survey assessed students\u27 physical activity habits (frequency, duration, and type of activity) and their self-reported levels of stress and anxiety. A total of 12 questions were included, focusing on physical activity habits and mental health perceptions.
Results: The findings showed that students who engaged in physical activity three or more times per week reported significantly lower levels of stress and anxiety compared to those who exercised less frequently. Many participants also reported feeling immediate reductions in stress and anxiety following exercise. Preliminary analysis indicated a negative correlation between physical activity frequency and self-reported stress and anxiety levels.
Discussion: The findings of this study suggest that physical activity can significantly reduce stress and anxiety among college students. Students who exercised three or more times a week reported lower levels of stress and anxiety. These findings align with previous research indicating that exercise boosts mood and mental well-being. Future research could explore how different types of exercise and long-term habits impact mental health outcomes.
References
Asif, S., Mudassar, A., Shahzad, T. Z., Raouf, M., & Pervaiz, T. (2020). Frequency of depression, anxiety and stress among university students. Pakistan journal of medical sciences. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7372668/
Mahindru, A., Patil, P., & Agrawal, V. (2023, January 7). Role of physical activity on mental health and well-being: A Review. Cureus. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9902068/
Mental health conditions among community college students: A national study of prevalence and use of treatment services | psychiatric services. (n.d.-b). https://psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ps.20200043