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Enhancing the student nurse clinical experience through collaborative academic-hospital partnerships: the piloting and psychometric testing of a new instrument to measure nursing student perceptions of nursing staff during clinical learning experiences
Get PDFThere is a critical national nursing workforce shortage, with estimates of over 200,000 new job openings for Registered Nurses (RNs) annually through 2031 (AACN, 2022). These forecasted workforce needs challenge nursing programs to increase student enrollment (Dowling et al., 2021) while maintaining high-quality education standards. Student learning is facilitated by collaborative academic healthcare practices that provide active learning environments for students to engage in direct patient care under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. The interactions between students and mentors within the clinical environment are essential for cultivating a sense of belonging while fostering the development of the professional nurse role. Exploring factors impacting the quality of learning experiences from a student?s perspective provides valuable information to support best practices in an ever-changing education and healthcare environment. Although research has examined nursing student perceptions of clinical learning experiences with trained faculty and preceptors (Chan, 2001; Blegen et al., 2015), there is a lack of survey instruments designed to explore the inviting behaviors of nursing staff. This project aimed to examine the psychometric properties of a new instrument designed to examine nursing student perceptions of nursing staff behaviors during clinical learning experiences. Collaborative academic healthcare practices facilitated the refinement and piloting of the survey instrument. Rasch methods were used to examine responses from nursing students enrolled in licensed practical, associate, and baccalaureate nursing programs who had attended clinical experiences at one hospital organization. Several aspects of validity were explored using Russell?s (2022) Justification of Use model and Messick?s (1994) unified framework of construct validity as a guide. Study findings reinforce the importance of examining more than one aspect of validity before using survey results to make inferences or generalizability claims
Light-assisted 3D printing of continuous carbon fiber reinforced thermoset composites
Get PDFPolymer 3D printing has become an emerging manufacturing technique, due to its design flexibility, however its application to produce structural components is still limited due to the poor mechanical strength and thermal stability of most 3D printed parts. Because of the superior mechanical strength of carbon fiber, 3D printing of continuous carbon fiber reinforced thermoset composites have recently been studied overcome this barrier of mechanical strength and thermal stability. Light- curing based 3D printing of continuous carbon fiber shows a promising potential, however this process also has limitations in making custom object due to fiber loop creation as the nozzle turns at the corner of the object. This study aimed to develop algorithms for light-assisted 3D printing, focusing on custom object fabrication using low-viscosity urethane acrylate and epoxy-acrylate based resins. A novel approach, laser cutting incorporated 3D printing of continuous carbon fiber reinforced thermoset composites, is presented for custom object manufacturing. Furthermore, algorithms were developed to enable the printing of various shapes, including rectangles, triangles, circles, hexagons, and grid structures. A modified algorithm was also introduced and demonstrated to simplify the printing of scalable truss structures. These proposed 3D printing technologies successfully demonstrated the manufacturing of custom objects having comparable mechanical and thermal strength with similar composites manufactured by conventional manufacturing process. Finally, this study presents an experimental approach to determine the minimum light energy required to sustain continuous fiber printing. Proper tuning of the process parameter of this proposed 3D printing technique has great potential to replace conventional manufacturing process of composites by 3D printing
Absorbent Minds: Challenging Utopia Through Atmospheric Architecture
Get PDFSince the time of John Amos Comenius the way in which we teach has remained constant. A simplified metaphor for learning amplifies the argument that the view of early education is in a utopian state. When in reality the curriculum is a mold to fit learners into, that prepares them to become a cog in the wheel we call the workforce.
The goal is to combat this problem using principles from both the Maria Montessori and Reggio Emilia approaches to learning to create an atmosphere that inspires learners and allows for the flourishing of creativity and self-discovery.
This thesis aims to reinterpret what it means to practice a deeper meaning of learning in and out of the classroom setting
Bridging Generations: Exploring Intergenerational Shared Building Sites to Counteract Age Segregation
Get PDFAge segregation is a rising problem in the United States. Since the early 1900s, this
country has relied on age as a driving force in determining rules and regulations. Because of this,
older and younger populations continue to face a divide that brings negative consequences for
both generations. The formation of stereotypes and prejudices have formed on different age
groups has and will continue to lead to reduced understanding and empathy of generations. This
thesis project proposes intergenerational shared building sites as a solution to bring together the young and old to foster relationships and bridge the gap that has formed between these two
generations through the building design and program. The typology of an intergenerational
daycare center would provide daily care to older adults and young children while providing
spaces that allow for learning and collaboration between the participants
Divinity Through Metaphor: A Poetic Observation of the Cosmos
Get PDFFor centuries, the connection between cosmic phenomena and spiritual narratives has imbued celestial events with a sacred significance, integrating them deeply into the fabric of human culture. However, the rise of scientific rationalism and industrialization has shifted our perception, often stripped these celestial bodies of their divine essence, and reduced them to mere objects of study. Today, there is an increasing need to revisit and reinterpret these ancient narratives that have guided humanity, suggesting that by reshaping our linguistic and narrative frameworks, we can begin to dwell within a more spiritually enriched reality.
Architecture plays a pivotal role in this cultural and spiritual renaissance. By harnessing ancient narratives and metaphors, architectural interventions can blur the lines between the internal self and the external cosmos, fostering a unified and holistic experience of existence. This project epitomizes this approach with a network of spiritual observatories dedicated to the Moon and the Sun. These observatories are not only structures but sanctuaries that reconnect individuals to both the vast universe and their inner light of consciousness. Through this integration, the project not only addresses the modern disconnection from spiritual narratives but also repositions architecture as a critical tool in the reclamation of our cosmic divinity
Meeting Inevitabilities: How Architecture Can Aid in Our Acceptance of Death and Improvement of Life
Get PDFMeeting Inevitabilities seeks to explore design in relation to life, death, and memory. In the modern age, there is a significant lack of space for human interaction and connection surrounding the events of death, which further contributes to the divergence of death from life, life from memory, and memory from death. The designs aim to bring forth the divergence in one space, and explode the ideas and design outwards, where these three elements can be perceived together in a new way, in a reversible convergence
The Kenosha Automotive National Historical Park: An Ethnographic Assessment for Park Design
Get PDFThe Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood is a multimillion-dollar development located on a site with significant historical background. What once housed a hub of the automotive industry is now intended to be a neighborhood geared toward tech startups, technology institutes and multifamily housing. While this will benefit the economy of Kenosha, the history of the site is at risk of being lost to time. Focusing on the people that once occupied the site, one can see how important these automotive plants were to not only the employees that worked there but the city of Kenosha itself. Through ethnographic assessments and historical research, the site now aims to represent the long-standing history by incorporating historically appropriate materials, themed areas within the park, informative signs and a cultural trail that will connect the new neighborhood to the existing surrounding ones
Arachnid Sports + Entertainment Complex
Get PDFLas Vegas has become a sport energized metropolis. The city not only offers shows, restaurants, and gambling, but now also a successful professional sports market. At the cost of more infrastructure, Vegas has also lost some of its connection to its local community. The strip can be categorized as a tourist grabber, that has also become a money leech and ultimately reducing the interactions from locals across the Nevada area. The metro area has started creating and incorporating many sports teams that have brought community more together than anything in the downtown spaces. Sports offer love and passion that can leave lifelong memories in people. The problem is community members don?t want to go the Strip anymore, and with such high potential in the area, the solution with this thesis is bringing those elements of community back to this selective site and offering the locals the chance to regain a space advocated for them. With a sports team, there is an identity that is created, a fan base that supports, and ultimately energy that continues from a night-to-night basis creating a firm community foundation for the strip. By reviving the vegetation and natural factors, effective use of plaza spaces, security and safety design decisions, and sustainable practices, this thesis provides a solution for a new sports arena facility that can achieve the interests of locals and create a space for everyone
In Touch with Prairie Living, June 2024
Get PDFJune 2024 column for North Dakota and South Dakota newspapers
Illuminating Connections: A Theatrical Intervention in Urban Loneliness
Get PDFAmidst the hustle of urban life, an epidemic of loneliness grips our modern cities, casting shadows upon the once vibrant display of community. Before the 19th century, public spaces thrived as stages where every encounter was a theatrical exchange, a space to recognize oneself through the presence of others. However, the cityscape shifted with time, veiling the human connection behind privatization and specialization.
This project intertwines theater and urban intervention to capture the fleeting moments of human connection. Each scene serves as a bridge between solitude and community, inviting audiences to rediscover the beauty of shared experiences. Through storytelling, we can reignite the flame of interaction, breathing life into forgotten urban corners.
Located in the once-vibrant neighborhood of Cabrini-Green in Chicago, IL, this project will act as a new foundation for this redeveloping community, offering a beacon of hope among its storied past. It will function as a community hub, a stage for the play of urban life, where all are invited to participate. This redevelopment marks a unique opportunity to honor the past while forging a new path forward, bridging divides, and fostering belonging for generations to come