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Registered Nurse Education on Prevention of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia in a Midwestern Intensive Care Unit
No full textRed fox (Vulpes vulpes) distribution in relation to two prey species: eastern fox squirrel (Sciurus niger) and eastern gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis)
Get PDFFollowing its introduction for hunting purposes to the United States in the 1800s, the red fox (Vulpes vulpes) has expanded its range throughout North America. The expansion of agriculture and associated increases in rodent prey since the fox’s initial introduction has allowed this species to proliferate. Eastern fox squirrels (Sciurus niger) and eastern gray squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) are two common prey species of the red fox that occupy similar habitats. Our research objective was to determine if the distribution of red fox was the result of the presence of either squirrel species by using data collected via a nationwide camera trap survey (i.e., Snapshot USA). We downloaded data collected in 2019 to analyze camera trap locations at which the fox or either squirrel species were detected. Red foxes were detected at 12% of the 1,502 surveyed locations, with most prey overlap occurring with eastern gray squirrels (co-occurring at 5.8% of sites) compared to fox squirrels (1.3% sites). Our observations revealed a weak pattern between the distributions of red fox and prey species; however, the strength and reasoning behind this pattern would require further research. The use of camera surveys to evaluate predator distribution in relation to prey species is effective in providing data which reveals spatial patterns. Projects like Snapshot USA help detect wildlife across ecoregions, but can also serve as a baseline for research exploring ecological and geographical trends
Enhancing Provider Knowledge on the Benefit of LARC use in Teens
Get PDFThe present study will be investigating the effects of introducing an educational intervention to enhance the knowledge of family and obstetric providers in the rural area on the benefits of Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptive (LARCs) use in teens. Teen pregnancy is associated with many different health risks including eclampsia, endometritis, and systemic infections. These mothers are also at risk of poverty, lower education levels, reduced employment, and dependence on government assistance programs. Apart from their lack of knowledge on the different types of contraceptives available, many teens do not take their oral contraceptives appropriately. LARCs can include IUDs or implants that prevent unwanted pregnancy up to 20 times better than pills, patches, or vaginal rings. However, it has been found that the majority (97%) of female teenagers aged 15-19 who had sexual intercourse used condoms followed by 65% of them using the withdrawal method and 53% using a pill form of birth control and only 20% of these females had ever used LARCs. This quasi-experimental research project will be posted to a social media website for providers in the rural Northeast Oklahoma area who are currently providing care to teens in a family or obstetric practice. This post will contain an educational intervention followed by a post-test that will be generated through the Qualtrics website. The data collected will then be evaluated to assess whether an increase in the providers knowledge of the most recent research on the benefits of LARCS in teens will occur after education on this topic is provided
Interspecific competition and the geographic relationship of the red fox (Vulpes vulpes), gray fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus), and kit fox (Vulpes macrotis)
Get PDFThe distribution of a species across a landscape is the result of a multitude of factors, ranging from resource availability, climate, to competition from similar species that share habitat needs. While closely related, the influence of interspecific competition on the geographic distribution of the red fox (Vulpes vulpes), gray fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus), and kit fox (Vulpes macrotis) is not well documented. Our research objective was to examine how the geographic distribution of the red fox, gray fox, and kit fox overlap and the climate features driving these relationships. For data on fox distribution, we utilized camera trap data collected in the fall of 2019 from a nationwide mammal survey (i.e., Snapshot USA). We analyzed the species relationships between average temperature and precipitation with an ANOVA and the presence of each species across the contiguous USA with ArcGIS. Red fox was the most commonly detected fox species across the United States (13% camera sites), while the gray and kit fox were rare (7% and 0.3%, respectively). While these three fox species overlapped in their geographic range, they were rarely captured at the same camera sites. Temperature and precipitation significantly differed across the three species’ habitats, with red fox detections occurring at cooler and wetter locations. Therefore, a follow up experiment targeting red, gray, and kit fox could elucidate the relationship between their preferred climate and effects of interspecific competition on their distribution. Understanding these relationships are particularly valuable as climates nationwide are shifting and mammals will need to respond
Accessibility in the Classroom: Making Learning Materials Accessible For All Students
Get PDFEquitable access to education for students with disabilities is not just a good idea, it is the law. However, all students benefit from accessible learning materials. Making course documents and videos accessible is basic to course design, but how to do it is not self-explanatory. Come to this hands-on presentation to hear about what I have learned about how to make learning materials accessible and feel free to bring along a laptop or tablet to try your hand at doing so