2023 Scholars’ Day

Making a Difference Through Scholarship

THIS IS A SPECIAL TIME WHERE THE ENTIRE SCHOOL COMES TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE THE SCHOLARSHIP THAT EMANATES FROM YSN. 

Keynote Speaker: Xiaomei Cong, PhD, RN, FAAN
YSN Associate Dean of Research
Title: “Integrating Biobehavioral, Multi-Omic, and Translational Research in Health Promotion”

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DNP & PhD Presentations

PhD Presentation: Samuel Akyirem, MRes, RN
Title: “Type 2 Diabetes Stigma and Its Association with Clinical, Psychological, and Behavioral Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”

DNP Clinical Presentation: C. Chime Karkhang, MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC 
Title: “Increasing Transplant Medication Knowledge Through Implementation of a Medication Education Intervention Algorithm”

DNP Leadership Presentation: M. Dustin Bass, MHA BSN RN CEN NEA-BC 
Title: “Reduction of Unnecessary Emergency Department Visits Through an ED Initiated Advanced Care Program for Vulnerable Patients”

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Posters

Samuel Akyirem, MRes, RN; LaRon E. Nelson, PhD, RN, FNP, FNAP, FNYAM, FAAN; “Type 2 Diabetes Stigma and Its Association with Clinical, Psychological and Behavioral Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”

 

 

C. Chime Karkhang, MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC; Laura Andrews, PhD, APRN, ACNP-BC; “Increasing Transplant Medication Knowledge Through Implementation of a Medication Education Intervention Algorithm”

 

 

M. Dustin Bass, MHA, BSN, RN, CEN, NEA-BC; Mary Ann Camilleri, JD, RN, FACHE; “Reduction of Unnecessary Emergency Department Visits Through Targeted Patient Care Navigation for ED Overutilizers”

 

 

Crisor A. J. Boyard, MSN, CRNA, ACNP; David Vlahov, PhD, RN, FAAN; “Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist: A Forgotten Partner in Delivering Anesthesia at the Veterans Affairs Health System”

 

 

Roxana Bustamante, MSN, APRN; Elizabeth Molle, PhD, RN; Joanne Iennaco, PhD, APRN, FAAN; “Implementing Prediabetes Screening During Hospitalization in an Internal Medicine Unit”

 

 

Elizabeth Choa, AGPCNP-BC, MSN, RN, PHN; Hermine Poghosyan, PhD, MPH, BSN; “Historical & Projected Association of Cold Stress on All-Cause Mortality in Connecticut”

 

 

Vanessa Coppola, MS, APN-C, FNP-BC; Joan A. Kearney, PhD, APRN, FAAN; “F.A.M.E. Family Actions Meaningful Engagement”

 

 

Lisa Czaplinski, MSN, RN, CMSRN; Joan A. Kearney, PhD, APRN, FAAN; “Implementing a Workload Tool to Increase Float Nurses’ Job Satisfaction and Reduce Intent to Leave the Workplace”

 

 

Jaclyn Davis, MBA, MSN, RN; Mary Ann Camilleri, JD, RN, FACHE; “Shifting the Paradigm Toward Intent to Stay: Creating a Nurse Career Crafting Program to Increase Nurse Engagement”

 

 

Natalie M. Fucito, MSN, MPA, RN; Joan A. Kearney, PhD, APRN, FAAN; “Achieving Success[ion] in Healthcare Leadership: Building an Immersive Nurse Manager Residency Program”

 

 

Josephine Garcesa-Duque, MSN, NEA-BC, CCRN-K; Mary Ann Camilleri, JD, RN, FACHE; “Enhancing Self-Efficacy of Novice and Emerging Nurse Leaders Through a Virtual Emotional Intelligence Education Program”

 

 

Stefanie Generao, MSN, FNP-BC; Joan A. Kearney, PhD, APRN, FAAN; “A Pilot to Improve Advanced Practice Provider Financial Metrics Through a Practice Management Program”

 

 

Brianna Jackson, MScN, RN, CPMHN(C); Lois S. Sadler, PhD, RN, FAAN; “Prioritizing Participant Safety in Mental Health Research Involving Marginalized Groups: A Synthesis and Appraisal of Trauma- and Violence-Informed Methods and Procedures”

 

 

Baram Kang MSN, RN; Raquel Ramos, PhD, MBA, MSN, FNP; “Formative Assessments of a Virtual Environment as CVD Prevention Education in Black and Latinx Sexual Minority Men with HIV: A Qualitative, User-Centered Analysis”

 

 

Panicha F. Kittipha, MSN, APRN, PHN, AGACNP-BC, CCRN; Shelli L. Feder, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, ACHPN; “Multimodal Opioid-Sparing Analgesia: Increasing Regimen Adherence in Minimally Invasive Abdominal Surgery”

 

 

Mindy Matthews, MSN, RN, CPHQ; Mary Ann Camilleri, JD, RN, FACHE; “Addressing Social Needs and Creating Community Linkage Pathways for Vulnerable Populations in Primary Care Practice Settings”

 

 

Laura L. Manzo, MSN, MBA, BSN CCRN; Hermine Poghosyan, PhD, MPH, BSN; “Prevalence and Correlates of Cannabis Use Among U.S. Veterans During the Second Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic”

 

 

Christina Maroone, MS, MPA, PMHNP-BC; Joan A. Kearney PhD, APRN, FAAN; “Implementing a Peer and Mentor Transition Support Program for New Graduate PMHNPs”

 

 

Amy Martone, MBA, BSN, RN, NPD-BC; Joan A. Kearney, PhD, APRN, FAAN; “Evaluating the Use of Reflective Practice Principles to Support Nurse Manager Well-Being During a Period of Chronic Distress”

 

 

Katherine Masoud, MSN, FNP-BC, CDCES; Neesha Ramchandani, PhD, PNP, CDCES; “Implementing a Prediabetes Screening Algorithm in the Primary Care Setting”

 

 

Shaylice Meserole, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, MSEd; Joan A. Kearney, PhD, APRN, FAAN; “Improving Treatment Outcomes for American Indians with PTSD Through Telepsychiatry”

 

 

Nicole Messina, MS, RN; David Vlahov, PhD, RN, FAAN; “Building Psychological Safety in an Organization Under Chronic Stress”

 

 

Jeremy Mills, MSN, PMHNP-BC; Joanne Iennaco, PhD, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FAAN; “Obstructive Sleep Apnea Screening and Sleep Specialist Referral in Outpatient Psychiatric Populations”

 

 

Diana Namumbejja Abwoye, MSN, BA, BS, APRN, FNP-BC; LaRon E. Nelson, PhD, RN, FNP, FNAP, FNYAM, FAAN; “Family Planning and Reproductive Health Needs of Afghan Refugees in the United States: A Literature Review”

 

 

Na Ouyang, MSN RN; Shelli Feder, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, ACHPN; Tish Knobf, PhD, RN, FAAN; “Prognostic Communication Between Parents and Clinicians in Pediatric Oncology: An Integrative Review”

 

 

Oana Randolph, EMPA, RN; Mary Ann Camilleri, JD, RN, FACHE; “Reducing 30-Day Readmission Rates for COPD Patients: A Care Standardization & Quality Improvement Project”

 

 

Renee T. White, Esq., FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, FN-CSA; Joan A. Kearney, PhD, APRN, FAAN; “The Adaptation and Implementation of a Pilot Comprehensive Retirement Transition Program for Members of Law Enforcement”

 

 

Quyen Wong, MS, MPA, RN, NE-BC; Joan Kearny, PhD, APRN, FAAN; “An Educational Program to Elevate the Financial Acumen of Nurse Managers”

 

 

Yan Zhan, MBA, RN; Shelli Feder, PhD, APRN, FNP-C, ACHPN; “Associations Between Medical Facility-Level Characteristics and Disparities in Specialist Palliative Care Delivery Among People with Advanced Heart Failure”

 

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