Earn contact hours at Congress by viewing Research/Evidence-based and Clinical Improvement/Innovation Posters: Sunday, March 23, to Thursday, March 27, 2003 - Congress Posters

AORN Journal,  Feb, 2003  

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Research/Evidence-based Posters and Clinical Improvement/Innovation Posters will be displayed Sunday, March 23, 2003, through Thursday, March 27, at Congress. View these posters to increase your knowledge and earn valuable contact hours.

RESEARCH/EVIDENCE-BASED POSTER DISPLAY

The Research/Evidence-based Poster display will consist of research and evidence-based studies applicable to perioperative nursing practice. Review these posters to learn more about the latest research findings on a variety of clinical topics. Posters will be located in room E354a of McCormick Place throughout the week. Poster presenters will be available from 11:30 AM to 1 PM on Monday, March 24. Attendees may earn a total of 2.4 contact hours by reviewing the posters and correctly completing the evaluation form located in Congress Resources. Below is a listing of Research/Evidence-based Posters selected for Congress.

Stress Out!--Sherry Forron, RN, CNOR; Yvette West, RN, MSN; Adrian Johnson, RN, BSN; Carol Hatton, RN, MSN; Laura Green, RN; Vonda Ellis, RN; Heather Heavlin, RN; Lue McZeck, RN, BSN, ONC; Sue Newton, RN, AD; Mertia Hill, LPN; Kathy Douglas, RN, BSN; Claudette Thompson, RN, BSN; Tina McEachin, RN, BSN; Luz Monda, RN, BSN; Nelda Lorraine Griggs, RN, BSN; and F. Asinas, RN, BSN, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC

Time-kill and Mic Studies to Evaluate the Antimicrobial Efficacy of Four Povidone-Iodine Products--Renate Casillas, MPH, and Nancy Bruno, RN, BSN, CETN, Purdue Frederick Company, Stamford, Conn

Developing a Systematic Review--Trials and Tribulations--Allyson Lipp, RN, RNT, MA, MSc, School of Care Sciences, Pontypridd, South Wales, and Peggy Edwards, RN, BSc, HM Stanley, St Asaph, Wales

Medication Errors in Post Anesthesia Care Units--Shawn C. Becker, RN, BSN, and Rodney W. Hicks, RN, MSN, MPA, US Pharmacopeia, Rockville, Md

Medication Errors in Day Surgery Settings--Rodney W. Hicks, RN, MSN, MPA, and Shawn C. Becker, RN, BSN, US Pharmacopeia, Rockville, Md

Medication Errors in the Operating Room--Shawn C. Becker, RN, BSN, and Rodney W. Hicks, RN, MSN, MPA, US Pharmacopeia, Rockville, Md

Cognitive-behavioral Strategies for IV Insertion Pain--Ann Jacobson, RN, PhD; Wendy May, RN, BSN; and Andrea M. Warner, RN, BSN, Kent State University College of Nursing, Ohio

Perceived Value of CNOR/CRNFA Certification to Non-certified Perioperative Nurse Administrators--Kathryn Schroeter, RN, MS, MA, CNOR; Michelle M. Byrne, RN, PhD, CNOR; Tina Freilicher, MA; B. J. Hoogerwerf, RN, BSN, CNOR, CRNFA; Jane Leske, RN, PhD; and Kathryn Sapnas, RN, PhD, CNOR, CCRN, Certification Board Perioperative Nursing Research Committee

Perceived Value of CNOR/CRNFA Certification to Perioperative Nurse Administrators--Kathryn Schroeter, RN, MS, MA, CNOR; Michelle M. Byrne, RN, PhD, CNOR; Tina Freilicher, MA; B. J. Hoogerwerf, RN, BSN, CNOR, CRNFA; Jane Leske, RN, PhD; and Kathryn Sapnas, RN, PhD, CNOR, CCRN, Certification Board Perioperative Nursing Research Committee

Incidence and Risk Factors Related to Pressure Ulcer (PU) in Patients Submitted to Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)--Milene Zimmer, RN; Floracy Gomes Ribeiro, RN, MSN; Adriana Camargo, RN; and Elza Leiko Otubo Hayashi, RN, Heart Institute (InCor) University of Sao Paulo Medical School, Brazil

Perioperative Skin Integrity Management: A Team Approach--Susan Scott-Williams, RN, BSN, CWOCN, and Joye Griffin, RN, BSN, CNOR, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Memphis

Skin Assessment of Patients Positioned Prone for Surgery--Ellice Mellinger, RN, MS, CNOR; Marsha Keller, RN, CNOR; Patricia McDonald, RN, MS, CWOCN, NP; and Steven J. Barker, PhD, MD, University Medical Center, Tucson

Surgical Site Infection Rates Reduced with Use of Continuous Incisional Infusion of Local Anesthetic--Alan P. Dine, RN, BSN, I-Flow Corp, Pleasant Plain, Ohio

Effects of Pre-surgical Warming--Brenda Jeffers, RN, MHA, CNOR; Colleen Adam, RN; Lynn Mulcahy, RN; and Rob Moyer, RN, Ottumwa Regional Health Center, Iowa

Does OR Staff Education Have an Impact on Patient Safety Outcomes?--Margaret Mulcrone, RN, MSN, CNOR; La-Wanda King, RN, BSN, CNOR; Patricia Bechtel, RN, BSN, William Beaumont Hospital, Oak, Mich; and Alisa Sherrard, RN, BSN, CNOR, Detroit Medical Center

Current Techniques for Artificial Skin Preparation in the OR--Teresa Delarose, RN, MN, EdD, CNOR, and Diane-Marie Kiriluk, RN, BSN, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle

Job Satisfaction and Tenure of Perioperative Staff--Alda Weaver, RN, MEd, CNOR, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle

It Can Happen: 100% Complete and Accurate Flash Autoclave Documentation--Jeanie Giesler, RN, MSN, CNOR; Nancy Piper, RN, BS; Nukul Brobeil, RN; and Kim Homan, RN, BSN, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Fla

Use of Paging Devices to Increase Patient Satisfaction in the Ambulatory Surgical Setting--John Ament, RN, BSN, CPT; Hyacinth Joseph, RN, PhD, LTC; Jennifer Bryant, RN, BSN, CPT; Lillian Close, RN, BSN, CPT; and Donna Diamond, RN, MSN, COL, Tripler Army Medical Center, Kailua, Hawaii