RESEARCH DAY 2009 

Celebrating the Scholarship of Education,

Evidence-Based Practice, and Research

Date: Friday, April 24, 2009 

Location: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, I. Dodd Wilson Education Building, Little

Rock, AR

Keynote:  Nurse Delegation: A Program of Research Influencing Public Policy

Heather M. Young, PhD, RN, GNP, F.A.A.N.Heather Young, Ph.D., R.N., G.N.P., F.A.A.N., Associate Vice Chancellor for Nursing at U of California Davis and Dean of the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing. Dr. Young is a nurse leader, educator and scientist and is a nationally-recognized expert in gerontological nursing and rural health care.

Sponsored By:Arkansas Children’s Hospital

Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare SystemUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Medical Center and College of NursingUAMS Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing ExcellenceGamma Xi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International

Schedule-At-A-Glance

TIME TOPIC LOCATION

7:30-8:30 AM Registration and Continental Breakfast Sponsored by UAMS Medical Center

Wilson Education Building

8:30-9:00 AM Welcome/Introductions Wilson Education Building

9:00-10:00 AM Keynote Address: Wilson Education Building

10:00-11:00 AM(CNE contact hours available for 30 minutes of this period)

Break and Poster Session Sponsored by Arkansas Children’s Hospital

Wilson Education Building

11:00 AM-11:30 AM11:40 AM-12:10 PM12:20 PM-12:50 PM

BREAKOUT SESSIONS I, II, III Wilson Education Building

12:50-2:00 PMCNE contact hours available for 30 minutes of this period)

Lunch and Poster Session Wilson Education Building

2:00 PM-2:30 PM2:40 PM-3:10 PM

Breakout Session IV, V Wilson Education Building

3:10-3:30 Submit Evaluations, Pick Up CE Certificates, Win Door Prizes!

Wilson Education Building

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Continuing Nursing Education Contact Hours

All program planners and presenters have signed Conflict of Interest forms, indicating that they have no financial relationships with commercial entities which produce or disseminate pharmaceutical or other patient-care products or devices, that they will not discuss off-label use of such products or devices, and will not endorse products of these entities. Any support from commercial entities will be provided in the form of unrestricted educational grants which will not influence the educational program. If provided, such commercial support will be announced during the opening session, and published in the program book.

By attending the entire program, nurses will earn 4.8 Continuing Nursing Education contact hours. In order to earn these hours, nurses must submit the completed evaluation form, which will be exchanged for a certificate of completion. Less contact hours may be earned by those who attend only part of the program.

Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by Arkansas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the

American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

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Research Day 2009 Planning Committee

Arkansas Children’s Hospital

Angela Green, PhD, APN, Debra Jeffs, PhD, RN

Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System Nursing Service

Sandra Brown, MSN, RN-BC Kathleen Maddox, RN, BSN

Sheila Sullivan, PhD, RNCharlotte Walker, MNSc, RN, CCRN

Mary Watson, MSN, APRN-BCUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Nursing

Susan Ball, PhD(c), MNSc, RNCathy Cole, PhD, RN

Debbie Cooley Huff, BSN, RNJanice Dean, EdD(c), MSN, APN, FNP, PNP

Carol Enderlin, MNSc, RNJulia Goodwin, PhD, RN

Matthew Hadley, DNP, RN, PNP, FNPMelodee Harris, PhD(c), RN

Robert Kennedy, PhDLeanne Lefler, PhD, RNAnita Mitchell, PhD, RN

Fermin Renteria, MNSc, RN, PNPEdnarene Rodgers, Administrative Assistant II

Cheryl Schmidt, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEFRalph Vogel, PhD, RN, PNP

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Medical Center

Becca Austin, RNCathy Brothers, RN

Betty Casali, MSN, RNCandy Conners, MNSc, RNLeslie Darion, MNSc, RN

Mary Helen Forrest, MNSc, RNAmy Hester, RNC

Tammy Jones, PhD(c), RNCPam LaBorde, MSN, RNDeb Oltmans, MNSc, RN

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Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Arkansas Children’s Hospital

Abstract Review; Poster Session Sponsor

Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System

Abstract Review; Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) Provider; Printing of Program Books, CNE Evaluation Forms and Certificates; Donation of Door Prizes

Sigma Theta Tau International—Gamma Xi Chapter

Financial Support

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Nursing

Coordinate Abstract Review and Registration Processes; Analyze Evaluations; Donate Door Prizes

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Medical Center

Abstract Review; Breakfast Sponsor; Donate Door Prizes

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Research Day 2009

Keynote Speaker

Heather M. Young, Ph.D., R.N., G.N.P., F.A.A.N.

The University of California Board of Regents approved the appointment of Heather Young, a nurse leader, educator and scientist from Portland, Ore., as Associate Vice Chancellor for Nursing at UC Davis.

Dr. Young, a nationally recognized expert in gerontological nursing and rural health, will lead a new school of nursing at UC Davis, now under review by the University of California Board of Regents. Upon Regents’ approval of the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, Dr. Young also will hold the title of dean at the school.

Dr. Young currently is the Grace Phelps Distinguished Professor, director of Rural Health Research Development and director of the John A. Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence Research at the Oregon Health and Science University School of Nursing. She is a fellow in the American Academy of Nursing.

“The emphasis at UC Davis on reaching out to medically underserved communities, improving patient safety and collaborating across multiple disciplines is a great match for my own interests and priorities,” Dr. Young said. “UC Davis has embarked on a course to create a different kind of nursing school, one that goes beyond traditional boundaries, and I am thrilled to be a part of it.”

Dr. Young is a UC Davis alumna, graduating in 1981 with her bachelor’s degree in dietetics. She later earned an associate’s degree in nursing from Sacramento City College, and a bachelor’s of science in nursing degree from Southern Oregon State College. Dr. Young then went to the University of Washington, where she received a master of science in nursing degree with a specialty in gerontology and a doctorate in nursing science.

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Research Day 2009 Schedule of Events

Time Topic Location

7:30 AM-8:30 AM Registration and Continental Breakfast Wilson Education BuildingFoyer outside Room 126

8:30 AM-9:00 AM Welcome/Introductions Room 126

9:00 AM-10:00 AM Keynote Address: “Nurse Delegation: A Program of Research Influencing Public Policy;” Heather M. Young, PhD, RN, GNP, FAAN, Associate Vice Chancellor for Nursing, University of California—Davis.

Room 126

10:00 AM-11:00 AM Break and Poster Session(30 minutes of CNE contact hours)

Foyer, first and second floor hallways, and room 215 A/B

11:00 AM-12:50 PM Symposium: “Complications Living With, Through and Beyond a Diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma:

1. “Sleep in Older Patients with Multiple Myeloma;” Carol Enderlin, MNSc, RN; University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Nursing (UAMS/CON); E. Ann Coleman, PhD, RNP, AOCN, (UAMS/CON); K. C. Richards, PhD, RN, FAAN, Polisher Research Institute and U. of Penn. School of Nursing; S. Coon, PhD, RN, AOCN, U. of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center College of Nursing; R. L. Kennedy, PhD, UAMS/CON;C. B. Stewart, B.S., Grant Director, UAMS/CON; P. McNatt, LPN, Research Assistant, UAMS/CON; K. D. Lockhart, B.A., Research Assistant, UAMS/CON; E.J. Anaissie, M. D., UAMS College of MedicineB. Barlogie, M.D, PhD, UAMS College of Medicine

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Room 126

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2. “Epoetin Alfa (EPO) and Deep Vein Thrombosis in Multiple Myeloma;” E. Ann Coleman, PhD, RNP, AOCN; E. Ann Coleman, UAMS/CON; E.J. Anaissie, M. D., UAMS College of Medicine; R. L. Kennedy, PhD, UAMS/CON; K. D. Lockhart, B.A., UAMS/CON; C. B. Stewart, B.S., UAMS College of Nursing, Little Rock, AR.

3. “Long-term Effects of Multiple Myeloma and Its Treatment;” Julia A. Goodwin, PhD, RN; University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Nursing, Little Rock, AR.

Room 126

11:00 AM-11:30 PM Breakout Session I:

1. “Parents’ and Children’s Perceptions of Pain with Needle Sticks;” Amy Huett, RN, BSN; Angela Green, PhD, APN; Carol Wright, BSRN, MAHA; Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Little Rock, AR.

2. “Achieving Professional Excellence in Nursing: Assessing Readiness for Magnet Certification;” Lori Brown, MSN, RN; Angela Green, PhD, APN; Carol Wright, BSRN, MAHA, Debra Jeffs, PhD, RN; Barbara Johns, BSN, MA; Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Little Rock, AR.

Room 226

Room 205 A/B

11:40 AM-12:10 PM Breakout Session II:

1. “Pain Assessment in Cognitively Impaired Children: A Randomized Trial of Two Methods of Pain Assessment;” Angela McJunkins, RN; Angela Green, PhD, APN; K.J.S. Anand, MD, MBBS, D.Phil; Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Little Rock, AR.

2. “Sensitivity and Specificity of a Non-verbal Pain Assessment Method for Predicting Elders with Osteoarthritis Knee or Hip Pain;” Pao-Feng Tsai,

Room 226

Room 205 A/B

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PhD, RN, UAMS/CON; Cornelia Beck, PhD, RN, UAMS College of Medicine (UAMS/COM); Kevin Means, MD, UAMS/COM, Little Rock, AR.

12:20 PM-12:50 PM Breakout Session III:

1. “Give Me Some Sugar! The Diabetes Self-management Activities of African American Primary Caregiving Grandmothers;” Dana Carthron, PhD(c), RN; Tiny Johnson, BSN Student; University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Nursing, Little Rock, AR.

2. “We Know it Works; We Know You Need It; Now How Do You Get It? Developing and Managing an Outpatient Pediatric Clinic Synagis® Administration Program;” Lisa Spikes, RN, BSN, CPN; Amanda Chandler, RN, AND, CPN; Karalyn Kerby, RN, BSN, CPN; Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Little Rock, AR.

Room 226

Room 205 A/B

12:50 PM-2:00 PM Lunch and Poster Session(30 minutes of CNE contact hours)

Foyer, first and second floor hallways, and room 215 A/B

2:00 PM-2:30 PM Breakout Session IV:

1. “Emergency Department-initiated Smoking Cessation;” Michael E. Anders, PhD, MPH, RRT; Claudia P. Barone, EdD, RN; Christine E. Sheffer, PhD; Talmage M. Holmes, PhD, MPH; Donald D. Simpson, PhD, MPH; Angela M. Duncan, MNSc, APN; University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR.

Room 126

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2. “National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI) as a Quality Improvement Trigger;” Sandra Grinder, RN, MSN, CPHQ; Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, Little Rock/North Little Rock, AR.

3. “Parents’ Preferences for Communicating with Health Care Providers;” Angela Green, PhD, APN; Carol Maxwell, LCSW, ACSW; Carol Wright, BSRN, MAHA; Mary Scotter, MNSc, RN; Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Little Rock, AR.

Room 226

Room 205 A/B

2:40 PM-310 PM Breakout Session V:

1. “Concern About Post-smoking Cessation Weight Gain among Emergency Department Patients;” Claudia P. Barone, EdD, RN; Michael E. Anders, PhD, MPH, RRT; Christine E. Sheffer, PhD, Talmage M. Holmes, PhD, MPH; Donald D. Simpson, PhD, MPH; Angela M. Duncan, MNSc, APN; University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR.

2. “Improving the Culture of Nursing Using Simulation Technology;” Carolyn Morrissey, BS, RN, CCRN, Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Pine Bluff, AR

3. “The Effects of Slow-stroke Back Massage on the Sleep of Persons with Dementia in the Nursing Home;” Melodee Harris, PhD(c), APN, CNP-BC; University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR.; Kathy Richards, PhD, RN; Director, Polisher Research Institute, Abramson Center for Jewish Life, North Wales, PA.

Room 126

Room 226

Room 205 A/B

3:10 PM-3:30 PM Submit Evaluations, Pick Up CNE Certificates; Win Door Prizes!

Foyer outside of Room 126 and 126

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Research Day 2009Poster Presentations

1. “ACLS for the Experienced Provider: Program Implementation Process at UAMS;” Jennifer Shuler, BSN, RN; University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Medical Center, Little Rock, AR.

2. “A Lecture About Disaster Preparedness: Does It Really Work?” Cheryl K. Schmidt, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Nursing, Little Rock, AR.; Laura Chapman, BSN Honors Student, University of Alabama at Huntsville, Huntsville, AL.

3. “A Stepwise Method for Insertion of an Enteric Feeding Tube;” Gary Young, RN; University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Medical Center, Little Rock, AR.

4. “Changes in Practice: Implementing a Streamlined STEMI Activation System;” Celeste Bryson, RN, MSN, CCRN, CCNS, MBA, APN; University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Medical Center, Little Rock, AR.

5. “Consistency of Feeding Practices in the NICU: Implementing an Oral Feeding Clinical Pathway;” Luann Jones, DNP(c), NNP-BC; University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN; Kathy Scroggins, OTR/L; Angela Green, PhD, NNP-BC; Bobby Bellflower, DNSc, NNP-BC; University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Medical Center and Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Little Rock, AR.

6. “Developing Resources for Uninsured Adults with Diabetes;” Leonie DeClerk, DNP, APN, FNP-BC; Christina Anderson, MNSc, APN, FNP-BC; University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Nursing, Little Rock, AR.

7. “Development of the Rapid Response Team at UAMS;” Kelly Urban, BSN, RN, CCRN; University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Medical Center, Little Rock, AR.

8. “Effective Ways to Increase Staff Nurse Participation in Continuing Education Programs;” Sandra R. Brown, MSN, RN-BC; Perla Gross, MSN, RN; Rose Johnson, MSN, RN-BC; Brenda Roy, M.Ed, RN-BC; Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, Little Rock/North Little Rock, AR.

9. “Effectiveness of a Simulation-based Educational Program on Nurses’ Ability to Support Parents Present During Resuscitation;” Janie Kane, MS, RN, PCNS-BC; Sherry Pye, MSN, RN; Amber Jones, RN; Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Little Rock, AR.

10. “Effectiveness of a Simulation-Based Educational Program on Nurses’ Resuscitation Skills and Level of Comfort;” Janie Kane, MS, RN, PCNS-BC; Sherry Pye, MSN, RN; Amber Jones, RN; Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Little Rock, AR.

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11. “Effects of Empowerment Training on Nursing Compliance with Established Oral Nutrition Guidelines;” Cathy A. Pelletier, PhD, MS, CCC/SLP, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore. MD; Amy Hester, RNC, BSN, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Medical Center, Little Rock, AR.

12. “Exploring Certified Nursing Assistants’ Reasons for Remaining in Long-Term Care: A Pilot Study; Judy LaBonte, MSN, APRN, FNP, BC; Jean McSweeney, PhD, RN, FAAN; University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Nursing, Little Rock, AR.

13. “Family Support of the Adolescent Sex Offender: The Parent’s View;” Sara Rowe, BSN, RN; University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Nursing, Little Rock, AR.

14. “Influenza Vaccinations for Patients with Cardiovascular Disease;” Rosemary Spring, RN, BSN; University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Medical Center, Little Rock, AR.

15. “In Search of Positive Outcomes for Patients Diagnosed with Cardiac Amyloidosis;” Celeste Bryson, RN, MSN, CCRN, CCNS, MBA, APN; University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Medical Center, Little Rock, AR.

16. “Nursing’s Role in Patient Assessment: Results of a Survey;” Shelia C. Sullivan, PhD, RN; Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, Little Rock/North Little Rock, AR.

17. “Nicotine, Caffeine, Alcohol, Illicit Drug and Prescription Stimulant Use and Misuse Among College Students;” Emma “Beth” Scotter, RN, BSN, CPN; Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Little Rock, AR.

18. “Preventing the Spread of Multi-Drug Resistant Acinetobacter Infections;” Miriam Richard, RN; University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Medical Center, Little Rock, AR.

19. “Prevention and Early Intervention in Violence at Work;” Linda O’Dell, RN, MSN, DNP(c); Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, Little Rock/North Little Rock, AR.

20. “Promoting the Safety of Orthopedic Patients Through Education;” Christina Davis, RN; University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Medical Center, Little Rock, AR.

21. “Speak Up! Your Child’s Safety is Everyone’s Concern;” Tyra Mogenson, RN; Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Little Rock, AR.

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22. “Standardized Bronchiolitis Education;” Joanne Kaye, RN, AD, CPN; Emma “Beth” Scotter, RN, BSN, CPN; Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Little Rock, AR.

23. “Suicide Assessment: A Policy Revision;” Diane Boyd, BSN, RN, RC, Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Pine Bluff, AR.

24. “The Immunization Fair: A Self-Guided Educational Activity;” Karalyn Kerby, RN, BSN, CPN; Lisa Spikes, RN, BSN, CPN; Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Little Rock, AR.

25. “Use of Lidocaine to Reduce the Amount of Pain and Anxiety Associated with Intravenous Catheter Insertion;” Krystle Garrett, RN, BSN; Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, Little Rock/North Little Rock, AR.

26. “Utilizing a Registered Nurse Resource Role to Improve Skin Care Outcomes in an Adult Medical Oncology Patient Population;” Katherine Metz, RN, BC; Donna Elrod, RN, MSN, AOCN; Heather Alverson, RN, BSN, OCN; University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Medical Center, Little Rock, AR.

27. “’Wash Your Paws’” Handwashing Campaign;” Jessica Parent, RN, AD, CPN; Linda Allred, RN, AD, CPN; Heather Carney, RN, BSN, CPN; Beth Scotter, RN, BSN, CPN; Jennifer Gernat, RN, BSN; Joanne Kaye, RN, AD, CPN; Stephanie Benning, Patient Care Partner; Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Little Rock, AR.

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University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesCollege of Nursing

Senior Research Posters

Hope Campus:

1. “Comparison of Massage and Reflexology in Pain Control in Cancer Patients;” Krystal Barham, Jessica Reyenga, & Chris Smith

2. “Education vs. Medication: Breastfeeding Promotion in New Mothers;” Nicole Guarisco, Elizabeth Ridgell, & Johnna Rodgers

3. “Hand Hygiene;” Dana Gibson, Shanna Smith, & Cissy Ward

4. “The Effect of Breastfeeding: Is It Really Beneficial and What Can Nurses Do to Help?” Leah Davie, Cassie Schroer, & Ashley Wilson

5. “The Effect of Head of Bed Elevation: Does it Really Decrease the Incidence of Ventilator Acquired Pneumonia?” Kiery Glover, La Don Pearson, & Amanda Stuart

6. “The Effect of Sequential Compression Device Compliance on Comfort;” Tiffany Bush, LaToya Harris, & Sarah Wilkerson

7. “The Effects of Oral Care on Ventilator Associated Pneumonia;” Mandy Blankenship, Crystal McKinnon, & Patricia Sullivan

Little Rock Campus:

1. “Catheter-related Bloodstream Infections in Neonatal Intensive Care Units;” Jennifer Emerson, Tess Hinkle, Stewart Irving, Shankar Kathiresan, Ruth Lynch, Brooke Steimel, Grace Swaty, & Libby Williams

2. “Kangaroo Care for Premature Infants in NICU: A Simple Theory with Amazing Results;” Matthew Bolding, Andrea Butler, Gina Cliburn, Amber EdensJennifer Hernandez, Tiny Johnson, Linda Knowlton, Sumar Morrison, Kikanwa Osih, & Brandi Snowden

3. “Non-Pharmacological Intervention to Reduce Procedural Pain in Neonates;” Jennifer Bonner Chapman, Kristi Bowden, Erin Bowman, Amber Cleveland, Brittney Craft, Serenia Edwards, Megan Jacks, Ashlee Johnson, Lindsay Smyly, & Nicole Tidwell

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4. “Preventing Falls in the Hospital Setting;” Tanya Adams, Paige Butterfield, Lindsay Carlisle, Lindsey Faulkner, Lisa Flores, Lindy Johnston, Bridgett Moran, Jamie Mueller, Judy Richard, & Tosha Siler

5. “Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Women;” Daniela Davis, Mary Shannon Dorman, Shanda Escobedo, Heather Gay, Blair Hanson, Lorra Metcalf, Kimberly Pistole, Kimberly Street, & Dawn Zmudzinski

6. “Prevention of Pressure Ulcers;” Tasha Bottoms, Charla Eads, Holli Kordsmeier, Morgan McDonald, Katie Sharp, Lauren Simpson, & Audrey Smith

7. “Risk Factors Linked to HIV-Related Dementia;” Phil Berry, Ben Bowen, Joe Fendley, Brittany Lewis, Candace Mayle, Melissa Purdy, Summer Shelton, & Juliet Zomaya

8. “Sleep Disruption in the Inpatient Setting;” Nici Belknap, Regina Cortellacci, Kyle Cotton, Kim Gates, Manuel Heredia, Kaylin Mahoney, Hetal Patel, Julie Viala Sharp, Jessica Hogg Sturtz, & Lauren Wegener

9. “The Use of Olfactory Function to Detect Early Markers of Alzheimer’s Disease;” Annalee Ayer, Alyssa Buie, Kelley Crowder, Jeff Fehlman, Jeff Kirby, Aleana Morgan, Lesa Slaughter, & Sandy Stokes

RN/BSN Students:

1. “Little Smokers: Environmental Tobacco Smoke;” Shavone Barosvskis, RN

2. “Shh! I’m Healing: Noise in the ICU;” Whitney King, RN

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