Author: Heather
Influence Paper
Team Name: Trauma Queens Team Members: Nikki Denison, Becky Lamoureaux, Heather Oviatt, Abigail Reera Excerpt: In honor of the Evidence Based Practice I course, the following document encompasses a literature appraisal of supporting evidence regarding the correlation between postpartum depression and vitamin D levels. Articles of influence were evaluated and supported this correlation. This evidence … [Read more…]
Ethical Considerations
After completing all of the ethics assignments for this course, my assumptions regarding research ethics have not necessarily changed but have been expanded upon. Part of this course requires completion of basic research courses regarding social and behavioral responsibilities of those individuals involved with the research investigation. These focused on the importance of patient safety, … [Read more…]
Final Reflection
Collaborating with three other classmates over the past several months on a research project has been very beneficial for me as a student and future professional. I tend to shy away from group projects because I often find it difficult to work with others. This is not to say that I do not respect or … [Read more…]
Assumptions
A major aspect of the nursing profession is research. Nurses must be competent both evaluating and conducting research in the medical environment in order to determine best practices when providing client care. As a student that has not yet studied research ethics, I have a lot of assumptions of the nursing role regarding evidence implementation … [Read more…]
Experiential Education Journal
Day One Interprofessional Project Project Details: CECE Event: Integrated Care: Addressing Adolescent Substance Use/Mental Health – Zoom recording viewed on 09/23 (45 minutes) Meet and Greet Zoom Meeting – 09/27 (6:00-7:00 pm, 1 hour) Team Zoom Meeting – 10/07 (7:30-8:30 pm, 1 hour) Teem Meeting (Downtown Café) – 10/15 (10:00 am-12:00 pm, 2 hours) Team … [Read more…]
Medication Reconciliation Reflection
I chose to perform my medication reconciliation on an elderly female patient with a pretty minimal medical history. This patient was taking a total of six medications. During the interview process, it was evident that the patient had a good knowledge basis for each of her medications regarding their use, dose, and frequency. This was … [Read more…]
Appraisal and Synthesis
Over the course of the past several weeks, I have worked with a group of four students to further our research of the effects, if any, of vitamin D levels on postpartum depression. I was very surprised with the amount of research regarding this topic. While initially I had assumed that it would be difficult … [Read more…]
Mental Health Simulation Reflection
This simulation experience has been one of the most beneficial thus far. It entailed that students work in groups of three to assist with evaluating, establishing initial nursing care priorities, and contributing to the referral services for each of the four acute patients, who were portrayed by actors. As with all of my other simulation … [Read more…]
From Inquiry through Discovery
Over the past several months, I have worked alongside group of three other students to devise a topic of interest to further research regarding our future as nurses. Interestingly, this was perhaps the most difficult task of our project thus far. We wanted to find an area of nursing research that would appeal to all … [Read more…]
