RISING STARS

Rising Stars of Research and Scholarship Invited Student Presentations

During convention, the following nursing students will have an opportunity to present their research, literature review, or evidence-based projects as part of the Rising Stars of Research and Scholarship invited student presentations program.
List is subject to change.

Baker University School of Nursing (ETA Kappa at-Large Chapter)

Thayu Kimori, BSN - Legacy in the Making: A Story of Community Empowerment Through Medical Missions

Jana Tenbrink, BSN - Enhancing Teamwork, Communication, and Collaboration through Multidisciplinary Simulation Training

Barry University School of Nursing (Lambda Chi Chapter)

Corvette Yacoob, PhD - Critical Factors Influencing Breast Cancer Screening in Caribbean-American Women of African Ancestry

Chung-Ang University College of Nursing (Lamda Alpha at-Large Chapter)

Suhyeon Choi, SN - Impact of Real Estate Fluctuations on Child Growth: Household Economic Conditions as a Mediator

Haesong Kim, BSc, RN - Health Equity Competency for Nurses: A Scoping Review

Columbia University School of Nursing (Alpha Zeta Chapter)

Danica Jhoelle Dorlette, PhD - Mapping Neighborhood Socioeconomics Across the Cellular Therapy Continuum: A Scoping Review

Tyler Gaedecke, MPhil, BSN, RN - Personal Healthcare Networks: Integrative Review of Patient-Centered Social Network Analysis Studies

DePaul University School of Nursing (Zeta Sigma Chapter)

Samantha Aviles, BSN - Barriers to Healthcare for Undocumented Latino Immigrants and the Effects on Health: A Review

Olivia Palczewski, BSN - An Integrative Review of Telehealth for Rural Veterans

Duke University School of Nursing (Beta Epsilon Chapter)

Sahara Aguilar, DNP - Supporting Mental Health in Schools: Empowering the School Nurse

Olivia Short, PhD - A Method for EHR Stigma Detection Among Women with Chronic Pain and Gender-Based Violence Exposure

Demy (Dingyue) Wang, BSN, RN - Understand Caregiving Appraisal in Chronic Illness and Disability Caregiving Over Extended Period

East Carolina University College of Nursing (Beta Nu Chapter)

Caden McIntire, BSN - Exploring the Graduate Research Assistant Experience: Perspectives of Nursing PhD Students

Eastern Michigan University School of Nursing College of Health & Human Services (Eta Rho Chapter)

Deanna Gower, MSN, RN - Financial Barriers of EMU Nursing Students

Melissa Kachaturoff, MSN - IPE Pilot study: Nursing, Social Work, and Therapeutic Recreation Students in a Poverty Simulation

Allma Swier, BSN - Minority Stress in Nursing

Hiroshima University Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Science

Nahida Akhter, SN - Effect of EBP Training for Prevention of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in ICU of Bangladesh

Hunter College, Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing (Alpha Phi Chapter)

Oliver Scarlett, BSN, RN, BA - How Does Lower Patient to Nurse Ratios Impact Pressure Injury Incidence

Indiana University School of Nursing (Alpha Chapter)

Lynae Phillips Mitchell, MSN, RN - Exploring the Concept of Nurse Savvy and its Role in Clinical Judgement: A Hybrid Concept Analysis

Heather Joy Ward, DNP - Provider Perspectives of Produce Prescription Programs in a Rural Community: Evaluating Barriers

Old Dominion University Ellmer School of Nursing (Epsilon Chi Chapter)

Falatah Sawsan, DNP - The Effect of Triaging Educational Training Program on Triaging Knowledge Self Efficacy and Accuracy

Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing (Beta Sigma Chapter)

Mihyun Jang, BSN, MSN, MPH - Designing a QI Initiative: Preoperative Bathing in the ED for Adult Hip Fracture Patients

Rebecca Weaver, MSN - “She Has Ruined Your Program.” Faculty Motivations to Remain Employed Following Student Incivility

Saint Louis University Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing (Delta Lambda at-Large Chapter)

Marissa Teresa Perino, MSN - Reducing Moral Distress through Improved Interprofessional Collaboration in End-of-Life Care

San Jose State University College of Health and Human Sciences (Alpha Gamma Chapter)

Mary Catherine Mantler, SN - To Educate Low Health Literacy Populations on the Best Practices Related to Childhood Immunizations

The University of Alabama in Huntsville College of Nursing (Beta Phi at-Large Chapter)

Antonia Danielle Bates-Ford, DNP - Evaluation of a Food Distribution Center

Laura Graham, PhD - The Patient Violence Framework

The University of the West Indies School of Nursing (Omega Kappa Chapter)

Shanna-Lee Brown, BSc - Alcohol Use by Gender in Jamaica

Nickala Antoinette Stewart, BSN - Ease of Access to Illicit Drugs Among Adolescents

University at Buffalo School of Nursing (Gamma Kappa Chapter)

Stephanie Lynn Durfee, MSN - Rural Maternal Health and Information Exchange Challenges in Western New York

Ameemah Khan, SN - The Association Between Loneliness and Mental Health in Underserved Communities

University of Indianapolis School of Nursing (Lambda Epsilon Chapter)

Alyssa Blue, BSN - Self-Efficacy and Knowledge of UIndy Pre-Licensure Nursing Students Caring for the LGBTQ+ Population

Trey Gottman, BSN - Understanding the Influence of Parental Knowledge and Awareness on Conversations about OSEC

University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing (Gamma Pi at-Large chapter)

Lauren Longacre, BSN - An Integrative Review of Perceptions of Mpox Within the Men who Have Sex with Men Community

Lauren A Loyd, MSN, BSN - Realizing Moral Distress in New Graduate Nurses: A Research Journey

University of Pretoria Faculty of Health Sciences (Chi Xi at-Large Chapter)

Sinethemba Nyandeni, PhD - Stakeholders' Perceptions Regarding the Incorporation of Ubuntu Values in Pregnancy Interventions

University of Tampa, College of Natural and Health Sciences (Delta Beta at-Large Chapter)

Julie Carragher, DNP - Impact of Novel Rheumatic Heart Disease Education on Rwandan Nurses' Knowledge and Skills

University of Trier, Department of Nursing Science

Leanne Torgersen, SN - Nurses' Perceptions on Cyber Risk Disclosure to CIED Patients: Right to Know, Safety, and Well-Being

University of Utah, College of Nursing (Gamma Rho Chapter)

Sofia Flowers, BSN - The Parent Caregiving Experience of School-Aged Children With Cancer

Garrett Schwanke, DNP - Moral Injury in Helping Professions Psychoeducation Group, Website, and Outreach Campaign

Valparaiso University, College of Nursing and Health Professions (Zeta Epsilon Chapter)

Soniya Ottayil, SN - The Experience of Social Isolation in Older Adults Moving to Assisted Living Facilities

Viterbo University School of Nursing (Pi Phi Chapter)

Nikoli Yudin, MSN - Reducing the Strain on Emergency Medical Services: A Rural Community Nursing Intervention

Wilkes University Passan School of Nursing (Zeta Psi Chapter)

Taylor Anthony, SN - Does the Green Bandana Project Improve Student Access to Behavioral and Mental Health Resources?

Yonsei University College of Nursing (Lambda Alpha at-Large Chapter)

Seojin Lee, SN - Validity of the Korean Version Role Competency Scale on the Shared Decision Making of Nurses

Heemoon Lim, PhD - Factors Influencing Secondary Traumatic Stress in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurses

Hyeseon Yun, PhD - Developing and Evaluating an Online Resilience Program for Moms with Adverse Childhood Experiences

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