Congratulations to our graduating Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) students who took home Poster Day awards at the Evidence Based Practice Poster Days, May 13 in Baltimore and May 14 at the Universities at Shady Grove.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Baltimore
- Marcella LeBeau Award: Autumn Costley, Khadija Jones, Brendan Maher, and Imelda Uruejoma
"Sleep Quality Screening as a Predictor of Burnout in Inpatient Clinicians"
For Respect and Integrity - Sojourner Truth Award: Neha Jehangir, Simalee Lenssa, and Renee Lindenmann
"Breathing Exercise for HBP Adults"
For Well-Being and Sustainability - Hector Gonzalez Award: Carl Vincent Ermitano, Lindsey Gischel, Oreoluwa Olaniyan, and Tia Reeder
"The Effect of Mental Health Therapy on Cardiovascular Health Outcomes in Adults with Comorbid Depression and Heart Disease"
For Equity and Justice - Mary Yone Akita Award: Julia Mair, Olumayowa Oladigbolu, Elijah Taylor, and Emediong Udo-Inyang
"Improving Pregnancy-Related Outcomes in Pregnant Patients through Perinatal Education Mobile Apps and Technology"
For Innovation and Discovery
Clinical Nurse Leader
- Mary Breckinridge Award: Morgan Douglas
"In Black Women In Labor, How Does Continuous Labor Support Compared To Standard Care Impact Caesarian Birth Rates and Labor Outcomes?"
For Excellence in Women’s Health Nursing Scholarship - Florence Guiness Blake Award: Brett Bowling
"Virtual Reality vs. Standard Care: Effects on Pain Reduction in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Phlebotomy Procedures"
For Excellence in Pediatric Nursing Scholarship - Virginia Henderson Award: Aubrey Ellison
"Utilizing the Dynamic Appraisal of Situational Aggression to Predict and Prevent Patient Violence in Healthcare"
For Excellence in Workforce Issues Scholarship - Dorothea Dix Award: Patricia Zack
"The Bot Will See You Now: Use of Chatbots in Mental Health"
For Excellence in Mental Health Nursing Scholarship - Luther Christman Award: Lauren Golczewski
"Effects of Hypodermoclysis on Palliative Care Patients"
For Excellence in Acute Care Nursing Scholarship - Esther McCready Award: Amaya Johnson
"The Effects of Stable Housing on the Utilization of Emergency Health Among Homeless Individuals"
For Excellence in Health Care Equity Scholarship - The Vanguard Award: Josette Yeboah
"Improving Emergency Care for Sickle Cell Disease: Evaluating Evidence for Standardized VOC Protocols"
Peer-Nominated Award for Academic Excellence
Bachelor of Science in Nursing: USG
- Marcella LeBeau Award: Chinyere Akaigwe, Rachelle Camaya, Ashley Contreras, Emily Farnham, and Melissa Howell
"Nursing Considerations to Prevent Medical Trauma in Critical Care Units"
For Respect and Integrity - Sojourner Truth Award: Chantale Lum, Casey Murphy, Aviva Schwartz, Tadese Tafere, and Magda Wisniewska
"Improving Diabetes Education Through a Multidisciplinary Approach and Follow-up Care"
For Well-Being and Sustainability - Hector Gonzalez Award: Yeshewaget Assres, Britney Giron, Fabiola Michel, Jane Musya, and Jewel Odejimi
"Improving Treatment Compliance in Latinx Outpatient Populations: The Role of Certified Language Interpreter Services"
For Equity and Justice - Mary Yone Akita Award: Jennifer McIntyre, Marisol O'Brien, Stephanie Palencia, Analiese Pappas, Kadria Sadr, and Lam Tran
"Implementation of Nurse-Led Heart Failure Clinics to Reduce Readmission Rates"
For Innovation and Discovery