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Sep/Oct 2011
Who Found Out Research Isn't Scary? ... 174 CVMC Employees!
Our Annual Research Theater, the signature event of the Department for Research and Evidence-Based Practice, has earned its spot on many people's calendars as an event not to be missed. From a Zoomerang™ survey to participants asking why they registered for the Theatre, one attendee stated, "I have attended in previous years and found it to be an outstanding event." Another said, "It is an excellent learning experience," while according to another, "[the Theatre] increased my awareness of methods to improve outcomes."
Maintaining the tradition of showcasing research being conducted around the Medical Center, but unique in spotlighting a variety of clinical fields, the 4th Annual Research Theatre featured presentations by Kristen Cline, MS, CCC-SLP, Nancy Johnson, BSN, RN, and Myra McDonough, BS, ACSM-HFS. The research topics presented were, “Dysphagia Screening for Acute Stroke Patients,” “Going Green: Controlled Breathing With or Without Aromatherapy for Relief of PONV,” and “Can We Scare Away Childhood Obesity.”
A record audience of 174 primarily consisting of CVMC employees (68% nursing units, 27% ancillary departments and 5% administration) were present at the event. Based on survey responses, 40% were first time attendees. Eighty-nine percent of theatre-goers indicated the content was valuable to their practice further highlighting the significance of this event in disseminating research at CVMC. In addition, the Research Theatre has become an important tool to inform novice researchers, and to 'demystify' the research process for those interested in conducting a project.
What would participants like to learn about in future Theatre events? Improving patient outcomes, pain control and alternate methods of controlling pain, hospital readmission rates, infection control, etc. In the words of one attendee, “anything that is being done …it’s extremely fascinating to see bedside research being done and gratifying to know we constantly are making a difference for our patients and improve staff processes.” §
GRADUATION
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Pa Lee, BSN, RN, Operating Room, graduated from UNC-Charlotte with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing on August 10, 2011.
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CERTIFICATIONS
Christy Laffon, BSN, RN, CEN, Emergency Department, successfully passed the Certified Emergency Nurse examination.
Cierra Simmons, RN, ONC, Kayla Mirtsching, RN, ONC and Britney Bumgarner, RN, ONC, Ortho/Neuro, successfully passed the national Orthopedic Nurses Certification examination.
Cheryl Logan, RN-BC, Medical, earned specialty certification in Medical-Surgical nursing.
Sara Carpenter, BSN, RNC-EFM, Birthing Center, earned certification in electronic fetal monitoring.
Rebecca Lenoir, RN, PCCN, Telemetry, and Misty Brown, RN, PCCN, obtained certification as Progressive Care Certified Nurses.
Rhonda Campbell, BSN, RN, CCRN, Critical Care, earned certification in critical care nursing.
Pamela Copeland, RN, CNOR Operating Room, achieved her perioperative nursing certification.
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Sue Stark, RN, CNOR, ONC, Orthopedic Specialty Coordinator, Operating Room, recently traveled to Beijing where she participated in the World Triathlon. This sporting event consisted of a 1500 meter swim, a 40 kilometer bike ride, and a 10 kilometer run. Sue won the Silver Medal in the 65-69 year old class. The winner, from New Zealand, finished the race in 2:52.35, while Sue’s time was 3:09.25. A resident of Sugar Grove, Sue has worked at CVMC for 14 years. Her dedication to patient care and physical fitness is admirable. Congratulations, Sue. §
Congratulations to Kimberly Weaver, BSN, RN, OCN for receiving CURE magazine and Amgen’s Extraordinary Healer Award. Yearly, nominations are sought from care givers, survivors, patients and other health care professionals regarding those who make an impact on the lives of cancer patients; the top 40 essays are published. Kim was nominated by a patient from the Infusion Center, and according to her Director, Melanie Lutz, BSN, RN, OCN, “Kim exemplifies Magnet nursing in every way. I am so pleased for her to be recognized in such a wonderful way.” §
Kimberly Rudisill, BSN, RN, Eddie Beard, MSN, RN, NEA-BC and Rebecca Tart, PhD, along with Dr. Donald Kautz from UNCG, published their article, "Bridging the Theory-Practice Gap: A Practice-Relevant Research Course for RN to BSN Students," in the Sep/Oct edition of Nurse Educator. This journal is available for perusing in the AHEC Library. §
Michael McDonald, BS, Operating Room
Did you know that CVMC's Lead Anesthesia Technician is back in school? Michael McDonald earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Franciscan University, which is located in Steubenville, Ohio 40 miles West of Pittsburgh. He's been employed at CVMC since 2004. Michael decided to apply to nursing school and is currently in his 2nd year at Catawba Valley Community College.
This past June, he participated along with 55 other CVCC nursing students in Let's Get Cooking with EBP, a course sponsored by the Research & Evidence-Based Practice Council. When questioned about the course, Michael said, "It was a tangible illustration of EBP. I liked the definitive result that came from following the recipe exactly." He also stated that this course demonstrated for him that implementing one's individual choices can lead to less variance in the results. According to Michael, "this was a review of what we'd been introduced to in class last year. However, when presented with a new concept [like EBP], you might get 30-40% of it the first time around. We need reiteration of new concepts."
Michael indicated he sees evidence-based practice as a way to bring "continuity to patient care." He admits accepted practices may not always be best practice. On the subject of research, he said, "I don't like to do research, but I do like to read research."
The father of two boys and a girl, ages 5-2, Michael shuffles marriage, work, school and being a dad and manages to keep smiling. §
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