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2012 Nursing Poster Session – Call for Abstracts
Poster Categories: "Evidence Based Practice," "Creative Innovation," or "Research". Read more...
General Poster Criteria:
- Relevant to Nursing Practice
- Project complete by Poster Session: September 17 & 18, 2012
- Poster author or co-author required to be present during one predetermined period on each day of the session
- Posters presented at other meetings are welcome
Visit the website http://www.med.umich.edu/nursing/research/ for:
- Eligibility criteria for each poster category
- Guidelines and link for abstract submission
- Resources for abstract and poster development
"Best poster" in each category plus the "People's Choice" winner will receive a monetary award to use towards an educational or professional growth opportunity.
DEADLINE for abstract submission: June 8, 2012
Sponsors:
- Nursing Research Partnership Team
- UMHS Recruitment and Retention Committee
- University of Michigan School of Nursing
- UMHS Department of Nursing
- Sigma Theta Tau - Rho Chapter
University of North Carolina –
Research on Improvement Thinking
If you are a nurse who provides direct patient care, you are invited to complete a research survey looking at the concept of "improvement thinking." This research study will help determine how much 'lean management' is present in the immediate work environment. Read more...
Completing the survey is voluntary and will take about 20 minutes to complete. The results of the survey will contribute to the understanding of lean management and quality improvement. Your input would be greatly appreciated.
The survey can be accessed by clicking on the link: https://unc.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_3F4jic6eX87tzla
Another $100 Amazon.com gift card will be given away as a thank you for participating. This study has been reviewed by the IRB of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has been deemed exempt.
SICU received the SCCM Award for Family-Centered care for the second time! Each year, at the Critical Care Congress, the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) gives one recipient and up to two honorable mentions the Family-Centered Care Award. The award recognizes units and programs that demonstrate innovation to improve care provided to critically ill and injured patients, their families, and those chosen by the patient to be with them.
The team of Surgical ICU and Trauma Burn ICU has been selected for the National Awards to Recognize Achievements in Eliminating Healthcare-Associated Infections, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Healthcare Quality and the Critical Care Societies Collaborative — composed of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, American College of Chest Physicians, American Thoracic Society and Society of Critical Care Medicine.
Lita Smith, lead NP for the Cancer Center APRN teams, was awarded the American Cancer Society Lane Adams Quality of Life Award. This award promotes improved quality of life for all persons with cancer and their families through public recognition of exemplary individuals who practice compassionate, skilled cancer care and who extend the warm hand of service.
Dr. Leah Shever (Nursing Admin) and Dr. Marita Titler (SON) have the third most frequently accessed article from the Western Journal of Nursing Research: Shever, L. L., Titler, M., Lehan Mackin, M., and Kueny, A. (2011). Fall prevention practices in adult medical-surgical nursing units described by nurse managers. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 33(3), 385-397.
See it now at: http://www.med.umich.edu/i/quality/action/2011stories.html
- 15 teams (including those named as Exemplar) present their work in 20 minute videos.
- 58 posters presented in their entirety as exhibited during poster session (see the contact person in lower right of poster).
- 24 stories have a 4 minute audio-tour which can be listened to concurrent with poster review.
What's New in Nurse Recruitment and Retention - Nursing at Michigan Scrubs and Polo Shirts!
You asked - We listened! The Nurse Recruiter and Retention team is happy to announce that Nursing at Michigan scrubs and polo shirts are now available for purchase online at a very low cost. Purchases will be mailed to your home and shipping is $5.00 per order or FREE for purchases over $50. Read more...
Want a free set of scrubs or a classic Nursing at Michigan polo shirt? Be sure to register for the Nurse Week drawing prior to the May 11, 2012 deadline!
Check it out and register for the drawing at www.UMnursing.org/scrubs.
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