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Simulation Training in Early Emergency Response (STEER).
This study aimed to test a simulation curriculum based on institutional priorities using high-intensity, short-duration, frequent in situ content delivery based on deliberate practice. The study design was a prospective, single-center, mixed-methods quasi-experimental study. Scenarios used in this study were ventricular fibrillation, opiate-related respiratory depression, syncopal fall, and hemorrhagic stroke. The convenience sample included 41 teams (147 participants). Improvements were noted in initiating chest compressions (p = .018), time to check blood glucose (p = .046), and identification of heparin as a contributor...
Source: Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing - May 29, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Generoso JR, Latoures RE, Acar Y, Miller DS, Ciano M, Sandrei R, Vieira M, Luong S, Hirsch J, Fidler RL Tags: J Contin Educ Nurs Source Type: research

Position statement: Harmful effects of environmental noise exposures
The American Academy of Nursing promotes the reduction of environmental noise, which is defined as unwanted or disturbing sound (EPA, n.d.). Sources of this noise include household equipment, recreational activities, concerts, roads, railways, airports, and industrial sites. Noise is more than an annoyance; it is a public health hazard, having a significant impact on the health of our nation and its economic well-being. It has been well documented that noise exposure contributes to hearing loss, tinnitus, heart disease, stroke, anxiety, stress, depression, learning difficulties, job performance, sleep disorders, and reduce...
Source: Nursing Outlook - June 30, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Sally Lechlitner Lusk, Marjorie McCullagh, Victoria Vaughan Dickson, Jiayun Xu Tags: Article Source Type: research

Diabetes training for community health workers on an American Indian reservation
ConclusionThis QI program provided by a public health nurse improved CHW's knowledge of diabetes and the management of diabetes. Next steps include formalizing the Reservation's CHW training program, expanding this training to other AI Health Service areas, and measuring the impact of CHWs in the community.
Source: Public Health Nursing - October 24, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Judith M. Policicchio, Katherine Dontje Tags: POPULATIONS AT RISK ACROSS THE LIFESPAN: CASE STUDIES Source Type: research