College of Nursing Spring Forum 2022
The collection gathers student research projects presented as part of the annual 2022 Spring Forum in the University of Houston's College of Nursing
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Developing Critical Thinking through the Use of Unfolding Case Studies
(2022)Background: Studies indicate that when nursing students transition to clinical practice, they do not possess enough critical thinking skills to deliver safe patient care. Unfolding case studies provides an opportunity for ... -
Standardized Management of Infant Reflux Symptoms in the NICU
(2022)Background: Gastroesophageal reflux is very common among infants admitted to the NICU. However, many hospitals do not have standardized management reflux symptoms. The lack of standardization may delay an infant’s discharge, ... -
Pressure Injury Prevention in Critically Ill Hospitalized Adult Patients
(2022)Background: Hospital-acquired conditions (HAC’s) such as pressure injuries are prevalent on a global scale. Over 2.5 million people develop pressure injuries with a cost of up to $50,000 each year in the U.S. Pressure ... -
The Effect of High-Fidelity Simulation on the Graduate Nurse’s Anxiety
(2022)Background: When a student has recently graduated from nursing school and passed their licensure exam, they are called a graduate nurse. The use of high-fidelity simulation can help the nursing students prepare for their ... -
Decreasing 30-Day Hospital Readmissions for Patients with CHF using Teach-Back Method
(2022)Background: Congestive heart failure (CHF) affects 6.2 million Americans. CHF has a high readmission rate within 30 days of hospitalization. Using the teach-back method (TBM) for discharge is an effective means of helping ...
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