Current and Recently Completed Nurse-Driven Research Projects

The Effectiveness of a RN Residency Program for New Obstetrical Nurses
Angela Mann MSN, MPH, RN, IBCLC, CLC; Renee Junker MSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM; & Alisa Williams MSN, RN, IBCLC

Early Assessment and Resource Provision for the Pregnant Substance Abuser
Donna Stephens DNP, RNC-OB

Knowledge and Perceptions among Healthcare Workers Caring for Terminally Ill Patients
Elizabeth Johns DNP, AGACNP-BC, CHPN

Effectiveness of Hand-Off Communication between PACU and Critical Care Nursing Personnel
Brittni Jackson BSN, RN; Kelsea Anderson BSN, RN; Sandra Thornhill-Alvarez MSN, RN, CCRN-CMC; & Kay Gaehle PhD, RN

Effectiveness of a Dedicated Education Unit on Student Nurse Leaning Outcomes and Nurse Retention Rate
Amy Hamilton DNP, RN-BC; Maria Ballard DNP, RN; Lindsey Wilson MSN, RN-BC; & Kay Gaehle PhD, RN

Expanded Exploratory Study of Patient Falls
Maria Ballard DNP, RN (in association with other Magnet® recognized organization primary investigators outside of Memorial)

Effectiveness of Hand-Off Communication between ED and ICU Personnel
Monica Kabat BSN, RN-BC, CCRN; Sandra Thornhill-Alvarez MSN, RN, CCRN-CMC; Maria Mercado-Johnson BSN, RN; & Dawn Beintker MSN, RN, CCRN

Nurses’ Perception of Journaling in the Intensive Care Unit
Monica Kabat BSN, RN-BC, CCRN; Maria Mercado-Johnson BSN, RN; & Brooke Beck MSN, RN, CCRN