NursingPub Date : 2025-08-01Epub Date: 2025-07-21DOI: 10.1097/NSG.0000000000000242
Sandra L Siedlecki
{"title":"Disseminating research or evidence-based practice change via a poster presentation.","authors":"Sandra L Siedlecki","doi":"10.1097/NSG.0000000000000242","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NSG.0000000000000242","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Nurses must learn how best to share their evidence-based practice changes and research findings with the broader nursing population. However, not all posters exhibited at conferences are even viewed. Dissemination of nursing research is vital in ensuring that the knowledge gained is applied in real-world settings to improve nursing practices and enhance patient care. This article shares strategies for creating effective poster presentations, exploring key visual and design elements, and effectively engaging with the audience.</p>","PeriodicalId":35641,"journal":{"name":"Nursing","volume":"55 8","pages":"32-36"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144675999","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Implementation of a mindfulness campaign to reduce nurse burnout: A quality improvement project.","authors":"Alyssa Jones, Allison Schultz, Makayla Vanderpoorten, Deborah Ejem","doi":"10.1097/NSG.0000000000000239","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NSG.0000000000000239","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Nurse burnout in the ICU is driven by long hours, a high-pressure environment, and overwhelming workloads, which were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This quality improvement project aimed to decrease burnout among ICU nurses by implementing a mindfulness campaign. Pre- and post-intervention surveys, utilizing the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), were conducted to measure changes in burnout levels. Participants engaged in the 5-4-3-2-1 mindfulness method, designed to reduce stress through sensory engagement, and received badge cards for easy reference during their shifts. Results showed a small effect size in all three MBI subcategories, with a nonsignificant decrease in emotional exhaustion scores. Although the mindfulness intervention provided a helpful stress management tool, a significant reduction in burnout requires institution-level changes to address systemic stressors and promote nurse retention.</p>","PeriodicalId":35641,"journal":{"name":"Nursing","volume":"55 8","pages":"50-55"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144676000","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NursingPub Date : 2025-08-01Epub Date: 2025-07-21DOI: 10.1097/NSG.0000000000000225
Catherine Wilson-Mooney
{"title":"The impact of endometriosis.","authors":"Catherine Wilson-Mooney","doi":"10.1097/NSG.0000000000000225","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NSG.0000000000000225","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Endometriosis is a chronic condition in which endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus. It is often diagnosed during the childbearing years, although females may experience symptoms for years before receiving a diagnosis. Symptoms vary by individual but may include chronic pelvic pain, gastrointestinal disturbances, back pain, dyschezia, dyspareunia, and dysmenorrhea, and can result in a reduced quality of life. Early diagnosis is key, and recognizing the signs and symptoms of endometriosis promotes earlier initiation of treatment, ultimately promoting patients' physical health and mental well-being. This article describes the potential causes and risk factors of endometriosis; signs and symptoms; diagnostic procedures; treatments options; and related concerns, such as infertility.</p>","PeriodicalId":35641,"journal":{"name":"Nursing","volume":"55 8","pages":"25-30"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144676006","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NursingPub Date : 2025-08-01Epub Date: 2025-07-21DOI: 10.1097/NSG.0000000000000228
Wendy Pritchett, Karen Kinsley
{"title":"Ageism within the nursing workforce and the role of nurse leaders.","authors":"Wendy Pritchett, Karen Kinsley","doi":"10.1097/NSG.0000000000000228","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NSG.0000000000000228","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Ageism can negatively affect individuals' physical and mental well-being and lead to workers electing for early retirement. Generational differences among nurses impact the perception and effects of ageism within their workplace. The article discusses ageism and other manifestations of age-related discrimination among nurses, and explores strategies for nurse leaders to ensure the retention, support, and acknowledgment of older, experienced nurses.</p>","PeriodicalId":35641,"journal":{"name":"Nursing","volume":"55 8","pages":"37-39"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144675996","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NursingPub Date : 2025-08-01Epub Date: 2025-07-21DOI: 10.1097/NSG.0000000000000243
Francis X Holt
{"title":"Letters to the Editor.","authors":"Francis X Holt","doi":"10.1097/NSG.0000000000000243","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NSG.0000000000000243","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":35641,"journal":{"name":"Nursing","volume":"55 8","pages":"7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144676001","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NursingPub Date : 2025-08-01Epub Date: 2025-07-21DOI: 10.1097/NSG.0000000000000230
{"title":"Online resources for National Immunization Awareness Month.","authors":"","doi":"10.1097/NSG.0000000000000230","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NSG.0000000000000230","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":35641,"journal":{"name":"Nursing","volume":"55 8","pages":"63"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144676005","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NursingPub Date : 2025-08-01Epub Date: 2025-07-21DOI: 10.1097/NSG.0000000000000232
Ann Shastay, Shannon Bertagnoli
{"title":"Dangers of mixing up a demo with actual products.","authors":"Ann Shastay, Shannon Bertagnoli","doi":"10.1097/NSG.0000000000000232","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NSG.0000000000000232","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":35641,"journal":{"name":"Nursing","volume":"55 8","pages":"62"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144675998","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NursingPub Date : 2025-08-01Epub Date: 2025-07-21DOI: 10.1097/NSG.0000000000000238
Mia Moreno, Maxine Adegbola, Donald E Stout, Lisa M Smith, Emerson B Nairon, Maria E Denbow, Daiwai M Olson
{"title":"The novelty effect impacts evaluation when implementing a new communication tool.","authors":"Mia Moreno, Maxine Adegbola, Donald E Stout, Lisa M Smith, Emerson B Nairon, Maria E Denbow, Daiwai M Olson","doi":"10.1097/NSG.0000000000000238","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NSG.0000000000000238","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>With over 6,000 professional journals publishing content that includes new medications, devices, and care paradigms, keeping nursing staff updated has become increasingly difficult. During any given day, nurses have limited time to spend resolving information overload. This quality improvement project explored the acceptability and efficacy of implementing a new information dissemination method using social media constructs.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The project team developed a new electronic push communication tool, the \"NKD ICU,\" which utilizes limited text and relies on hyperlinks to allow nurses to self-select the information they want to examine more closely. The outcome aligned with implementation research outcomes and used the acceptability of intervention measure (AIM) and feasibility of intervention measure (FIM).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The NKD ICU was distributed from August 2023 to February 2024. A total of 22 NKD ICUs were sent out, and 159 surveys were collected over a 4-month period. The results showed a spike in the AIM and FIM scores in weeks 7 and 8.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The NKD ICU can supplement nursing huddles and promote active change within the neuroscience intensive care unit through increased awareness. However, longitudinal data show a clear novelty effect associated with the intervention.</p>","PeriodicalId":35641,"journal":{"name":"Nursing","volume":"55 8","pages":"56-60"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144676008","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}