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Leveraging AI to Enhance Course Materials
No full textExplore how artificial intelligence can be used to create dynamic and engaging course materials. This session will introduce AI-powered tools and strategies for developing instructional content, enhancing accessibility, and personalizing learning experiences
Standardizing Patient Education for Living Kidney Donors
Get PDFLiving kidney donation occurs when a person voluntarily donates a functioning kidney to another individual in need. The kidney donation process is lengthy, complex, and can be overwhelming for many potential donors. A gap was identified in the patient education process at the project site as evidenced by frequent postoperative questions and concerns expressed by living donors and their caregivers. A literature review suggested this was a national problem, yet a standardized education process for living kidney donors has yet to be developed. The purpose of this scholarly project was to develop a standardized process for living kidney donor education comprised of a checklist of teaching materials and topics for the healthcare team and an established education delivery timeline prior to surgery. This DNP scholarly project aimed to answer the following research question: Q1 How can an evidence-based, expert-informed, and standardized patient education process and timeline be developed for integration into an existing living kidney donor program? As guided by the plan do study act model, survey data were collected from 16 transplant team members directly involved in living donor education at the project site. The survey findings revealed that although the required topics were being covered during donor evaluation, there were inconsistencies about which team member was providing the education and at which point during the process each topic should be addressed. The survey results were synthesized with best practices from the literature and regulatory requirements to develop a checklist and timeline aimed at standardizing donor education and strengthening team communication. A pilot plan was iv proposed for implementing and evaluating the checklist and timeline in the future. The project findings have implications for how and when critical information is communicated to potential living kidney donors using a team-based approach
Imitation and Text Relationships in Tomás Luis de Victoria\u27s \u3ci\u3eMissa O magnum mysterium\u3c/i\u3e
No full textUnusual musical relationships surrounding the compositions of Tomás Luis de Victoria have intrigued scholars for decades, but their purpose remains hidden. Robert Stevenson has suggested that textual connections can be found alongside these musically similar passages. I revisit this suggestion by analyzing an imitation mass by Victoria: Missa O magnum mysterium based on his motet O magnum mysterium. When trying to understand any intentional textual connections, it is necessary to consider the composer\u27s broad perspective. In the case of Missa O magnum mysterium, the logical starting points are Victoria\u27s life-long involvement with the Catholic Church and the feast for which the source motet was explicitly intended--the Feast of the Circumcision.
Musical imitations between the Missa O magnum mysterium and its source motet are found throughout the mass. For example, the setting of the text descendit de caelis in the Credo closely resembles the musical material for Filius Patris from the Gloria, which itself is an imitation of motet passages set to jacentem in praesepio and Sacramentum. Viewed through the lens of Catholic theology, these and other musical relationships either point to the Feast of the Circumcision or highlight the text of the Mass Ordinary. A few inconclusive examples are insufficient to counteract the undeniable reality: Victoria considered textual connections when deciding which musical material to imitate in his Missa O magnum mysterium
Understanding the Interactive Effects of Mindfulness Practices and Sleep Quality on Nightmare Frequency and Severity
Get PDFMindfulness and high-quality sleep can lessen nightmare frequency and severity. Sleep quality and nightmares are negatively correlated, and some studies have shown that mindfulness lessens nightmares. However, less is known about the combined effect of mindfulness and sleep quality on nightmare frequency and severity. This study aims to fill this gap by asking the question, does the combination of mindfulness and high-quality sleep have a stronger effect in lessening nightmare frequency and severity than either variable alone? Mindfulness practices should be explored alongside high-quality sleep to lessen the frequency and severity of nightmares using quantitative data analysis. A Qualtrics survey was posted on the University of Northern Colorado’s (UNCO) Psychology Program Research Participant Pool (SONA) for students to access, seventy participants’ data was collected and analyzed. Three published surveys were used to collect data, the Sleep Quality Scale (SQS), the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ), and the Nightmare Experience Scale (NExS). The questions in the survey asked participants about mindfulness, quality of sleep, and how intense and bothersome their nightmares were. It was hypothesized that mindfulness and high-quality sleep together would decrease nightmare frequency and severity. Results demonstrated among participants there was no significant effect of practicing mindfulness and having high-quality sleep in lessening nightmare frequency and severity. Limitations in this study possibly include participants not suffering from nightmares on a regular basis. Future studies could result in interventions that lead to improved clinical therapy techniques combining both mindfulness practices and high-quality sleep to lessen nightmare frequency and severity
Beyond the Classroom: Unlocking the Power of High Impact Practices
No full textGet introduced to High-Impact Practices (HIPs) and learn how they enhance student engagement and success. This session will provide an overview of what HIPs are, why they matter, and how they can be effectively incorporated into academic and co-curricular experiences
Nurses’ Perceptions and Expectations of Patient Violence: Language Matters
Get PDFBackground: Patient violence is a serious occupational risk for nurses. Some professional rhetoric presents this risk as not part of nursing work, discounting widespread exposure. There is a disjunction between nurses’ experiences and the discourse they are exposed to. There is little to no evidence indicating whether nurses think it is possible to eliminate patient violence or whether their expectations of exposure to patient violence align with the significant risk they face. Purpose: The purpose of this analysis was to examine nurses’ perceptions related to the elimination of, expectations of, and desired state regarding exposure to patient violence. Methods: This study used a cross-sectional, descriptive design. Results: Nearly 500 nurses from seven acute care hospitals in the western United States responded to the electronic survey. Most nurses (85%) do not think it is possible to prevent violence in acute care facilities. Most (81%) also agree that nurses in acute care facilities do expect to be exposed to patient violence while at work. A smaller majority (68%) responded that nurses should expect to be exposed to patient violence while at work. Respondents indicated that expecting patient violence was an important mechanism in preventing and responding to it. Nurses did not conflate expectations of patient violence with acceptance of patient violence. Conclusions: Expecting patient violence is not equivalent to accepting violence, yet these two ideas are often used interchangeably in workplace violence initiatives. Eliminating patient violence is not entirely possible given known risk factors. Enforcing ‘zero tolerance’ to patient violence is untenable, and the inability to enact it may result in frustration among nurses. Language matters, and what nurses are experiencing must be differentiated from an ideal state. The professional narrative about patient violence may have negative consequences and is not aligned with nurses’ experiences or expectations
On the Outer Balcony of the Ivory Tower: Contingent Librarians and the Academy
Get PDFThis column explores the parallels between contingent (i.e., non-tenure-track) faculty positions in academic departments and contingent librarian positions in academic libraries, examining how issues of job security, professional identity, and institutional dynamics impact professionals across these roles. Drawing on personal experience and existing literature, the author discusses the implications of her contingent status for job satisfaction, institutional commitment, and career development. The column concludes with recommendations for increasing awareness and advocacy about contingent librarianship within the field of Library and Information Science, emphasizing the importance of addressing labor issues and their intersection with diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts
Savoring the Seaweeds: Health and Sustainability Through Creole Foods
Get PDFIncorporating kelp into American diets offers a promising avenue for enhancing nutrition and environmental sustainability. Despite its nutritional richness and ecological benefits as a superfood and carbon sink, cultural resistance presents a barrier to its widespread acceptance. This study delves into kelp\u27s nutritional content and ecological advantages, exploring its potential to reshape dietary habits. Drawing insights from interviews and surveys, cultural norms emerge as a significant obstacle to kelp\u27s integration into American cuisine. Strategies inspired by successful culinary adaptations, such as creole dishes, are proposed to navigate these challenges and shift societal perceptions. Furthermore, integrating kelp into familiar American foods presents an opportunity to expand its market reach. By leveraging existing culinary preferences, this approach can lower prices and contribute to improved public health outcomes and environmental sustainability. In conclusion, embracing kelp as an ingredient for healthier eating also helps support a greener planet. By overcoming cultural barriers and promoting its incorporation into American diets, we can unlock the full potential of kelp to benefit both individuals and the environment
Crafting Effective PLOs: Clear, Measurable, and Meaningful
No full textExplore best practices for designing Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) that are clear, measurable, and meaningful. This session will provide practical strategies to ensure PLOs align with institutional goals, support student success, and facilitate effective assessment
Development of a clinical pathway for acute pain management as an element of the prevention of delirium in older adult trauma surgery patients
Get PDFFor hospitalized patients, delirium is prevalent and associated with poor outcomes including increased mortality, morbidity, hospital length of stay, and healthcare costs. Although past studies have identified effective interventions to both prevent and manage delirium in critically ill patients, the most widely used evidence is not easily generalized to non-critically ill patients, specifically trauma patients who experience acute pain, serial surgical procedures, and other notable precipitating and predisposing factors. Clinical pathways are structured plans that are useful for encouraging consistent, evidence-based interventions for various medical conditions and situations. At this time, there is no clinical pathway for the prevention of delirium in non-critically ill trauma patients at the student’s current practice setting. The theoretical framework used to guide this process was the Knowledge to Action Framework. Therefore, the purpose of this scholarly project was to develop an initial draft of a clinical pathway on one element of the complex delirium prevention processes, to provide Trauma Surgery acute care providers – nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs), doctors of medicine (MDs), doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs), and registered nurses (RNs) - with evidence-based strategies for patients aged 65 years and older for use in the inpatient acute care setting at the practice site. This was completed via a comprehensive literature review and feedback from a panel of experts on the overall pathway, with subsequent rounds on a selected element of the pathway identified as the most critical in the development of delirium in this population, as an initial step in the quality improvement plan at this practice setting. Results of this scholarly project identified untreated pain as the most noted delirium risk factor, which led to its selection for an in-depth draft pathway focused on improving pain management. Noted limitations were small sample size, single project site, and limited time. Future recommendations include continued pathway drafts for other identified risk factors and ongoing education to assist in the implementation of the comprehensive pathway in clinical practice