Rising Stars

Rising Stars of Research and Scholarship Invited Student Presentations

During Creating Healthy Work Environments, the following nursing students will have the opportunity to present their research, literature review, or evidence-based project as part of the Rising Stars of Research and Scholarship invited student presentations.

Adelphi University College of Nursing and Public Health (Alpha Omega Chapter)

Ilona Ilyayev, BSN
Impact of Stress on Novice Nurses During the Transition to Practice: A Literature Review

Hunter College (Alpha Phi Chapter)

Rubi Hernandez-Silva, SN
Spanish Translation of the Household Emergency Preparedness Instrument

North Carolina Central University (Pi Sigma Chapter)

Jazmine Locklear, BSN
Exploring Health Disparities in the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina: A Scoping Review Protocol

Hailey Turner, BSN
Hypertension in North Carolina: Key 2025 AHA/ACC Guideline Updates and Implications for Nursing

Noa Shaylande Leger, SN
Optimizing Breast Cancer Screening for High-Risk Women in the U.S: A Scoping Review Protocol

Rush University (Gamma Phi Chapter)
Kamila Siniakowicz, DNP
Evaluation of Onboarding Process for New-Graduate Nurses at a Community Hospital Emergency Department


Rutgers University Camden (Eta Mu Chapter)

Bella Bascara, SN
Titas as Bridges: Intergenerational SRH Communication in Filipino American Families

Samantha Dela Cruz, SN
Titas as Bridges: Intergenerational SRH Communication in Filipino American Families

Eriah Pocdihon, SN
Understanding Sexual, Reproductive, and Mental Healthcare Access Among Filipino American Women

The Pennsylvania State University (Beta Sigma Chapter)

Samantha Andrews, SN
Music Therapy in Advancing Language Rehabilitation for Post-Stroke Aphasia In Diverse Care Settings

Brianna Blackburn, MSN, RN, CMSRN, CNE
Nursing Students’ Readiness for Practice and Outlook on Transition: A Mixed Methods Study

Amber Daniels, BSN, RN
Implementation of a Nurse-Driven Fall Risk Assessment in Corrections 

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (Delta Alpha at-Large Chapter)

Mary Kate Jackson, MSN, BSN
Nursing: Burnout in an Aging Workforce

Towson University College of Health Professions (Iota Epsilon Chapter)
Emily Hopkins, BS
How Burnout and Psychological Distress Influence Near-Miss Reporting

University of Houston Andy & Barbara Gessner College of Nursing (Phi Chi Chapter)
Frances Archibong, SN
Barriers to Maternal Care in Rural America: An Evaluation of Workforce and Facility Readiness

The George Washington University School of Nursing (Phi Epsilon Chapter)
Kimberly Walsh, PhD(c), MS, MPA, RN
Bridging the Gap: Empowering First-Generation Nursing Students to Transform Workforce Diversity

University of Regina (nan)
Shiza Hirani, CNSLI
How AI-Enabled Hiring Affects Organizational Health? Challenges and Future Direction

University of South Florida (Delta Beta at-Large Chapter)
Natasa Billeci, PhD
The Reproductive Cliff: How the Menopause Transition Drives Women’s Brain Aging

Stacy Pryor, PhD
Nothing Changes, If Nothing Changes: A Qualitative Inquiry with Nurses

Angeline Saint Fleur, PhD
Psychosocial Factors and Preeclampsia Among Black Pregnant Women in Florida: A Mixed-Methods Study

Widener University (Eta Beta Chapter)
Meredith Schroeder, SN
Education to Prepare Pediatric Nurses as the Family Support Role During Resuscitation: A Review

York College of Pennsylvania (Eta Eta Chapter)
Kaitlin King, SN
Empowering Seniors as Mentors: A Framework for Peer Development in Nursing Education


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