A group of students engaged in conversation at Poster Day. Posteres surround them, creating a lively, collaborative atmosphere.

Congratulations to our graduating Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Master of Science in Nursing Entry-into-Nursing students who took home Poster Day awards at the Evidence Based Practice Poster Days, May 4 in Baltimore and at the Universities at Shady Grove.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Baltimore

  • Marcella LeBeau Respect and Integrity Award: Elizabeth Abii, Ann Carlson, Madison Hanyok, Madison Matlock, Valencia Tatum, Megan Zimmerman
    "Impact of Kangaroo Mother Care on Length of NICU Stay in Hypothermic Premature Infants"
  • Sojourner Truth Well-Being and Sustainability Award: Telease Bowen, Angela De Peralta, Oluwakemi Famobiwo, Naomi McBride, Shiya Shah 
    "Compassion Fatigue in Nurses & How It Affects Patient Care Quality"
  • Hector Gonzalez Equity and Justice Award: Margaret Bornyek, Jackson Gardner, Haya Keilani, Robert McGarry, Caleigh Sable    
    "Improving Communication in Mechanically Ventilated Patients"
  • Mary Yone Akita Innovation and Discover Award: Djenabou Bah, Matthew John Calajate, Diana Dingman, Shannon Hill, Suzi Oriaifo, Audrey Spurr    
    "Nurse-Driven Foley Removal on Reduction in CAUTI Rates"

Bachelor of Science in Nursing: USG

  • Marcella LeBeau Respect and Integrity Award: Filimon Getachew, Karla Rodriguez, Mary Scaldaferri, Jennifer A. Sibrian, Emily R. Smetana
    "Childbirth Education Classes: Reducing Elective Cesarean Sections and Improving Neonatal Outcomes"
  • Sojourner Truth Well-Being and Sustainability Award: Natalie R. Cruz Aleman, Kirstyn L. Collins, Kai A. Ghebrehiwet, Alaina Rea, Sarah A. Rivera
    "Mitigating Fatigue for Night Shift Nurses: Evidence-Based Interventions to Improve Patient Safety and Nurse Well-Being"
  • Hector Gonzalez Equity and Justice Award: Lara M. Gomez, Valerie Mitchell, Christine Joyce Tadeo, Hawani Tolossa, Madelyn S. Yi
    "Bridging Language Barriers in the Emergency Department: Strategies to Reduce Wait Times"
  • Mary Yone Akita Innovation and Discovery Award: Pia Alday, Yanet Berhanu, Samantha M. Lucas, Larose G. Tiam Mwanza, Jessica Zhang
    "The Impact of Modified Maternal Sepsis Screening Tools to Recognize Early Maternal Sepsis"

Master of Science in Nursing Entry-into-Nursing

  • Mary Breckinridge Award:Chloe Virden
    "A Birthing Position Fit for a Queen, Not a King"
    For Excellence in Women’s Health Nursing Scholarship
  • Florence Guiness Blake Award: Caitlyn Weinstein 
    "Motivational Interviewing for Parental Vaccine Hesitancy"
    For Excellence in Pediatric Nursing Scholarship
  • Virginia Henderson Award: Leslien Osei Sarpong 
    "Relationship Centered Nursing Interventions in Adult Acute Care Settings"
    For Excellence in Workforce Issues Scholarship
  • Dorothea Dix Award: Dasia Jaccob
    "Nurse Led Depression Screening in Primary Care"
    For Excellence in Mental Health Nursing Scholarship
  • Luther Christman Award: Sophia Walsh
    "Impact of Early Palliative Care Consultation on Critical Care Patient Outcomes"
    For Excellence in Acute Care Nursing Scholarship
  • Esther McCready Award: Beryl Lesa Kilonzo 
    "Remote Blood Monitoring for Postpartum Hypertension"
    For Excellence in Health Care Equity Scholarship
  • The Vanguard Peer Award: Megan Prochaska
    "Alarm Management and Nurse Alarm Fatigue in Critical Care"
    Peer-Nominated Award for Academic Excellence
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