Nursing Research Conference Boasts Strong Spartan Presence
Monday, February 16, 2009
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Posted by: Jill Vondrasek
The College of Nursing at Michigan State University will have a strong presence at the 2009 Midwest Nursing Research Society's (MNRS) 33rd Annual Research Conference. Eighteen faculty researchers, alumni, and doctoral students will present their programs of research on various healthcare related issues.
Programs of research presented at MNRS by College of Nursing members include:
Esther Bay, PhD, RN
Psychological and Biological Correlates of Fatigue after Mild-To-Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury
What Are the Assessment and Discharge Teaching Practices of Emergency Department Nurses Following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury?
Karen Bergman, RN, PhD Class of ‘10
Symptom Self-Management for Persons with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (MTBI)
Karen Roberts Burritt, FNP-BC, RN, PhD Class of ‘11
Differences in Physical Functioning Related to Co-morbidities, Age, Sex and Site of Cancer
William Corser, PhD, RN, NEA-BC
The Self-Management Behaviors of Heavily Co-morbid Primary Care Elders
Katherine Dontje, FNP-BC, RN
Examining Standardized Terminology to Support Evidence Based Nursing Practice for Patients with Depressive Symptoms in Primary Care
Lori Houghton-Rahrig, FNP-BC, PhD Class of ‘12
Symptom Experience in the Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Population
Kaitlin Hicks, Traditional BSN Class of ‘09
The Effect of Infant Nutrition Education on the Early Introduction of Solid Food
Mildred Horodynski, PhD, RNC, WHNP
"My Toddler Won't Eat Her Veggies”: Mothers' Self-Efficacy, "Picky Eaters” and Toddler Feeding Practices in Low-Income African American and Non-Hispanic/White Mothers
Jinshil Kim, PhD, RN
Mastery, Age, and Physical Function in Patients with Defibrillators
Julia Malfeld, (CON BSN ‘08)
Use of Reflexology Foot Device to Improve QOL in Women with Breast Cancer
Lorraine Robbins, DNSc, RN, CFNP
Boys' Perceived Benefits of, Barriers to, and Suggestions for Increasing Physical Activity
Denise Soltow, FNP-BC, PhD Class of ‘11
The Relationship of Age and Number of Co-morbidities to Physical Function and Symptom Burden Outcomes in Older Adults Undergoing Cancer Treatment
Henry Talley, PhD, CRNA
Cultural Sensitivity Among Nurse Anesthesia Program Directors
Melodee Vanden Bosch, RN, PhD Class of ‘12
Self-Management Predictors in Adults with Diabetes Post-Hospitalization for Acute Coronary Syndrome
Karen VanderLaan, PhD, RN, (CON PhD ‘07)
How Prior Experiences Influence the Decision to Engage in Advance Care Planning
Kari Wade, RN, PhD Class of ‘11
Mealtime Socialization and Early Self-Regulation in Toddlers of Low-Income Families
Susan Wehner, RN, PhD Class of ‘10
Which Stroke Symptoms Predict Use of 911?
Michigan State University faculty, staff, and students have collaborated with each other as well as external researchers to investigate these research topics of interest. Interdisciplinary activities are utilized to promote innovation in order to improve the delivery of healthcare and scientific knowledge underpinning evidence-based nursing practice. Outcomes from College of Nursing research helps to improve the continuity of safe, patient centered care and the quality of patient and family outcomes.
Minnesota Networking Reception
On Thursday, March 26, Dean Mary Mundt and Associate Dean Barbara Given will host a networking reception at the Hilton Minneapolis Hotel. For more information or to register for the reception, please click here. |
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