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Professional development for new graduate nurses.

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“Role‐modelling and the Hidden Curriculum: New Graduate Nurses’ Professional Socialisation.” Journal of Clinical Nursing. 27, no. 15/16 (2018): 3157.

“Graduates’ Development of Interprofessional Practice Capability during Their Early Socialisation into Professional Roles.” Journal of Interprofessional Care. 31, no. 4 (2017): 438.

“Effect of Mentoring Relationships on Professional Socialization of the Pre-Licensure Clinical Nurse Leader Graduate.” Effect of Mentoring Relationships on Professional Socialization of the Pre-Licensure Clinical Nurse Leader Graduate, 2017, 1.

“A Beginning Theory of Faculty’s Role in Assisting New Graduate Nurses’ Adjustment to Practice.” Beginning Theory of Faculty’s Role in Assisting New Graduate Nurses’ Adjustment to Practice, 2014, Beginning Theory of Faculty’s Role in Assisting New Graduate Nurses’ Adjustment to Practice , 2014.

“A Phenomenological Exploration of Graduate Nurse Transition to Professional Practice within a Transition to Practice Program.” Collegian : Journal of the Royal College of Nursing, Australia. 25, no. 3 (2018): 319.

“The Influence of Authentic Leadership and Supportive Professional Practice Environments on New Graduate Nurses’ Job Satisfaction.” Journal of Research in Nursing. 21, no. 2 (2016): 125.

“What Works: Developing Professionalism and Leadership in New Nurses.” American Nurse Today 11, no. 6 (2016): 11.

“Enabling Professional Development in Mental Health Nursing: The Role of Clinical Leadership.” Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing. 22, no. 8 (2015): 616.

Davis, Kate. White, Sarahlouise. Stephenson, Matthew. The influence of workplace culture on nurses’ learning experiences: a systematic review of qualitative evidence. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews & Implementation Reports. 14(6):274-346, 2016.

Pearson, Alan [RN PhD FRCNA FRCN]. Porritt, Kylie [RN BN GradDipNSc (cardiac) MNSc]. Doran, Diane [RN PhD FCAHS]. Vincent, Leslie [RN MscA CON(C)]. Craig, Dianna [RN BA Med]. Tucker, Donna [RN MscN]. Long, Leslye [RN PhD MRCNA]. A systematic review of evidence on the professional practice of the nurse and developing and sustaining a healthy work environment in healthcare. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews & Implementation Reports. 2006.

Using ice to prevent mouth sores during chemotherapy.

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Reis, Paula; Ciol, Marcia; Melo, Nilce; Figueiredo, Paulo; Leite, André; Manzi, Natália; Dos Reis, Paula Elaine Diniz; Ciol, Marcia A; de Melo, Nilce Santos; Figueiredo, Paulo Tadeu de Souza; Leite, André Ferreira; Manzi, Natália de Melo Chamomile infusion cryotherapy to prevent oral mucositis induced by chemotherapy: a pilot study. Source: Supportive Care in Cancer (SUPPORT CARE CANCER), Oct2016; 24(10): 4393-4398. (6p)

Karagözoglu S; Ulusoy MF Chemotherapy: the effect of oral cryotherapy on the development of mucositis.
Journal of Clinical Nursing (J CLIN NURS), Jul2005; 14(6): 754-765. (12p)

Nikoletti S; Hyde S; Shaw T; Myers H; Kristjanson LJ Comparison of plain ice and flavoured ice for preventing oral mucositis associated with the use of 5 fluorouracil. Journal of Clinical Nursing (J CLIN NURS), Jul2005; 14(6): 750-753. (4p)

Taheri JB; Razavi SM; Hajir S; Vaziri P; Bakhtiari S Effect of local hypothermia in prevention or reduction of chemotherapy induced mucositis signs.
Journal of Dental School (J DENT SCH), 2009 Autumn; 27(3): 6-6. (1p)

Katrancı, Nilgün; Ovayolu, Nimet; Ovayolu, Ozlem; Sevinc, Alper Evaluation of the effect of cryotherapy in preventing oral mucositis associated with chemotherapy – A randomized controlled trial.
European Journal of Oncology Nursing (EUR J ONCOL NURS), Sep2012; 16(4): 339-344. (6p)

Wodzinski, Amelia Potential Benefits of Oral Cryotherapy for Chemotherapy-Induced Mucositis.
Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing (CLIN J ONCOL NURS), Oct2016; 20(5): 462-465. (4p)

Use of PCA pump for pain management of sickle cell patients in the emergency room.

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Cho, G., Anie, K., Buckton, J., Kiilu, P., Layton, M., Alexander, L., . . . Meredith. (2016). SWIM (sickle with ibuprofen and morphine) randomised controlled trial fails to recruit: Lessons learnt. BMJ Open., 6(6), E011276.

Kavanagh, P., Sprinz, P., Wolfgang, T., Killius, K., Champigny, M., Sobota, A., . . . Moses, J. (2015). Improving the Management of Vaso-Occlusive Episodes in the Pediatric Emergency Department. Pediatrics /, 136(4), E1016-E1025.

Telfer, P., Bahal, N., Lo, A., & Challands, J. (n.d.). Management of the acute painful crisis in sickle cell disease- a re-evaluation of the use of opioids in adult patients. British Journal of Haematology., 166(2), 157-164.

Uprety, D., Baber, A., & Foy, M. (n.d.). Ketamine infusion for sickle cell pain crisis refractory to opioids: A case report and review of literature. Annals of Hematology., 93(5), 769-771.

Emergency provider analgesic practices and attitudes toward patients with sickle cell disease. (2013). Annals of Emergency Medicine : Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians., 62(4), Annals of emergency medicine : journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians. , 2013, Vol.62(4).

Bedside shift report and patient safety & satisfaction

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Wollenhaup, C., Stevenson, E., Thompson, J., Gordon, H., & Nunn, G. (n.d.). Implementation of a Modified Bedside Handoff for a Postpartum Unit. Journal of Nursing Administration., 47(6), 320-326.

Ferguson, T., & Howell, T. (2015). Bedside Reporting: Protocols for Improving Patient Care. The Nursing Clinics of North America., 50(4), 735-747.

Taylor, J. (n.d.). Improving Patient Safety and Satisfaction . Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 19(4), 414-416.

Lin, M., Heisler, S., Fahey, L., McGinnis, J., & Whiffen, T. (n.d.). Nurse Knowledge Exchange Plus: Human-Centered Implementation for Spread and Sustainability. Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety., 41(7), 303-312.

Petrovic, M., Aboumatar, H., Scholl, A., Gill, R., Krenzischek, D., Camp, M., . . . Martinez, E. (n.d.). The perioperative handoff protocol: Evaluating impacts on handoff defects and provider satisfaction in adult perianesthesia care units. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia., 27(2), 111-119.

Salani, D. (n.d.). Implementation of shift report at the bedside to promote patient- and family-centered care in a pediatric critical care unit. Journal for Nurses in Professional Development., 31(2), 81-86.

Gregory, S., Tan, D., Tilrico, M., Edwardson, N., & Gamm, L. (2014). Bedside shift reports: What does the evidence say? Journal of Nursing Administration., 44(10), 541-545.

Vines, M., Dupler, A., Van Son, C., & Guido, G. (n.d.). Improving client and nurse satisfaction through the utilization of bedside report. Journal for Nurses in Professional Development., 30(4), 166-73; quiz E1.

Prevention of central line and catheter associated bloodstream infections.

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Gilbert, R., Mok, Q., Dwan, K., Harron, T., Moitt, M., Millar, P., . . . Gamble. (n.d.). Impregnated central venous catheters for prevention of bloodstream infection in children (the CATCH trial): A randomised controlled trial. The Lancet., 387(10029), 1732-1742.

Catheter impregnation, coating or bonding for reducing central venous catheter-related infections in adults. (n.d.). The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews., 3, The Cochrane database of systematic reviews. , 2016, Vol.3.

Hugill, K. (n.d.). Preventing bloodstream infection in IV therapy. Br J Nurs, 26(14), S4-S10.

Nuckols, T., Keeler, E., Morton, S., Anderson, L., Doyle, B., Booth, M., . . . Shekelle, P. (2016). Economic Evaluation of Quality Improvement Interventions for Bloodstream Infections Related to Central Catheters: A Systematic Review. JAMA Internal Medicine, 176(12), 1843-1854.

Jeanes, A., & Bitmead, J. (n.d.). Reducing bloodstream infection with a chlorhexidine gel IV dressing. Br J Nurs, 24(19), S14-S19.

Marang-van de Mheen, P., & Van Bodegom-Vos, L. (n.d.). Meta-analysis of the central line bundle for preventing catheter-related infections: A case study in appraising the evidence in quality improvement. BMJ Quality & Safety., 25(2), 118-129.

Cho, Sun Young, Chung, Doo Ryeon, Ryu, Jae Geum, Choi, Jong Rim, Ahn, Nayeon, Kim, Seonwoo, . . . Song, Jae-Hoon. (n.d.). Impact of Targeted Interventions on Trends in Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection: A Single-Center Experience From the Republic of Korea. Critical Care Medicine., 45(6), E552-E558.

Ista, E., Van der Hoven, B., Kornelisse, R., Van der Starre, C., Vos, M., Boersma, E., & Helder, O. (n.d.). Effectiveness of insertion and maintenance bundles to prevent central-line-associated bloodstream infections in critically ill patients of all ages: A systematic review and meta-analysis. The Lancet Infectious Diseases., 16(6), 724-734.

Patient acuity tools in the hospital setting

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McLellan, M., & Connor, J. (n.d.). The Cardiac Children’s Hospital Early Warning Score (C-CHEWS). Journal of Pediatric Nursing., 28(2), 171-178.

Incesti, S., Bender, S., & Delunas, L. (n.d.). Development of a patient acuity model for an inpatient rehabilitation unit. Rehabilitation Nursing., 40(3), 133-138.

The Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale for children: A prospective multicenter evaluation. (n.d.). Annals of Emergency Medicine : Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians., 60(1), Annals of emergency medicine : journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians. , 2012, Vol.60(1).

Brennan, C., Daly, B., Dawson, N., Higgins, P., Jones, K., Madigan, E., & Van Der Meulen, J. (2012). The oncology acuity tool: A reliable, valid method for measuring patient acuity for nurse assignment decisions. Journal of Nursing Measurement., 20(3), 155-185.

Lovett, R., Reardon, M., Gordon, B., & McMillan, S. (n.d.). Validity and reliability of medical and surgical oncology patient acuity tools. Oncology Nursing Forum., 21(10), 1709-1717.

Gravel, J., Manzano, S., & Arsenault, M. (n.d.). Validity of the Canadian Paediatric Triage and Acuity Scale in a tertiary care hospital. CJEM : Canadian Journal of Emergency Medical Care = JCMU : Journal Canadien De Soins Médicaux D’urgence., 11(1), 23-28.

Scheduled turning for pressure ulcers

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Evaluating optimal patient-turning procedures for reducing hospital-acquired pressure ulcers (LS-HAPU): Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. (n.d.). Trials., 17, Trials. , 2016, Vol.17.

Hsiao, R., Mi, Z., Yang, B., Kau, L., Bitew, M., & Li, T. (2015). Body posture recognition and turning recording system for the care of bed bound patients. Technology and Health Care., 24 Suppl 1, S307-S312.

Behrendt, R., Ghaznavi, A., Mahan, M., Craft, S., & Siddiqui, A. (n.d.). Continuous bedside pressure mapping and rates of hospital-associated pressure ulcers in a medical intensive care unit. American Journal of Critical Care., 23(2), 127-133.

Ostadabbas, S., Yousefi, R., Nourani, M., Faezipour, M., Tamil, L., & Pompeo, M. (2012). A resource-efficient planning for pressure ulcer prevention. IEEE Transactions on Information Technology in Biomedicine : A Publication of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society., 16(6), 1265-1273.

Pressure Sores. Hagger, Christina [BA (Hons), MBA, PhD]. [Consumer Information Sheets] 2010