Magnet Recognition

Nursing research

Completed nursing research:

1. Psychotherapy and Opioid Management: A Retrospective Chart Review - a Quantitative Study by Guillermo Carnegie Jr., DNP, APRN, FNP-C – primary instigator. 
2. Comfort Menu- Pain Selection for the Pediatric Population - a Quantitative Study by Molly Flint, BSN, RN – primary instigator
3. Shift Stacking and the Zero Harm initiative - a Quantitative Study by Jessica Carlin, BSN, RN – primary instigator
4. Transition to Professional Practice in the US: Exploring the relationship between acculturation, self-efficacy, and job satisfaction in the transitioning of Internationally Educated Nurses Reference – a Qualitative and Quantitative Study by Marlene Porter, PhD, RN, NPD-BC, CEN, CCRN, Kate Williams, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, NEA-BC, Leslie Gembol DNP, RN, NEA-BC
5. Work Engagement, Burnout, & Well-being in NPD Qualitative Study – a Qualitative and Quantitative study by Marlene Porter, PhD, RN, NPD-BC, CEN, CCRN, Merideth Tanner, MSN, RN, CVRN
6. Trust and Organizational Commitment in Nurses post pandemic - a Quantitative Study by Marlene Porter, PhD, RN, NPD-BC, CEN, CCRN, Alicia Boaze DNP, RN, NEA-BC, Kate Williams, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, NEA-BC, Melissa Rennert DNP, RN, Amy Brunson MSN, RN CORN
7. Comparing high fidelity simulator versus wearable simulator on communication, clinical judgment patient safety of an interprofessional team by Marlene Porter, PhD, RN, NPD-BC, CEN, CCRN, Rebecca Lyon, MS, Jennifer McAdams MSN, RN, Alaina Tellson PhD, RN, NPD-BC
8. Comfort Menu- Pain selection for adult population - a Quantitative Study by Molly Flint, BSN, RN, Meghan Engelke MSN, RN
9. Does Pressure Injury Wound Bed Tissue Blanch? - a Quantitative Study by Marissa Hudler, MSN, RN, WCC, CFCN, OMS
10. Nurse- driven allostatic load screenings on repeat hospitalizations for underserved type 2 Diabetic patients: an experimental study - a Quantitative Study by Dennis Ho, MSN, RN
11. Promoting Confidence: Using Simulation Pedagogy to Professionally Develop Patient Care Technicians - a Quantitative Study by Lagidgette Robinson, MSN, RN, Medsurg-BC

On-going nursing research:

1. Right Sizing Nurses' Tasks: A Correlational Study - a Quantitative Study by Marlene Porter, PhD, RN, NPD-BC, CEN, CCRN, Kimberly Bertini DNP, RN, NE-BC
2. Defining the role of the nurse supervisor: An exploratory study - a Quantitative Study by Dustin Watts, MSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC
3. Efficacy of withholding oral intake in the immediate period post thrombolytic
   for acute ischemic stroke - a Quantitative Study by Penelope Mcabe, BSN, RN, SCRN, CCRN-K
4. Social Determinant Factors of Renal Transplant Readmissions- a  Quantitative study by Ceara Rojas BSN, RN
5. Comparing the difference in pain control in the pediatric general surgery population: To alternate or combine acetaminophen and ibuprofen? A quantitative study by Leah Wollard BSN, RN, CPN, Elizabeth Gutierrez MSN, RN; Sydney Cooper MD, & Marlene Porter PhD, RN, CEN, CCRN, NPD-BC
6. Comparison of two risk assessment scales in predicting the risk of intraoperative acquired pressure injury in the pediatric surgical patient- a quantitative study by Lara Baustista BSN, RN & Heather Kral BSN, RN 

Poster presentations

2023

1. A-F Bundle, Margaret Guest, MSN, RN, CCRN, TCRN; Nakeitha James MSN, RN, CCRN, Lisa Turley MSN, RN, CCRN, AACN NTI 2023
2. SBIRT Assessment Compliance in a Level 1 Trauma Center, Garett Andrade BSN, RN; Katie Walker MBA, BSN, RN, Heather Sieracki MSN, RN, TraumaCon 2023
3. Impact of resilience training for nurse residents, Melissa Baldwin DNP, RN, NPD- BC, Marlene Porter PhD, RN, NPD-BC, Vizient 2023
4. Roll the dice: to void or not. increasing same day discharges for post-operative bariatric surgery patients, Amanda Parker BSN, RN, Crystal Bohac, BSN RN, Megan Sebek BSN RN, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Conference June 25-29th, 2023
5. Nurse Externship, Leticia Wilkes DNP, RN, CNE, Regina Stevens, MSN, RN, TNA 2023
6. Creating a balanced innovative clinical coach model in the medical intensive care unit, Yasmin Ferrier MSN, RN, CCRN, Nakeitha James, MSN, RN, CCRN, TNA 2023
7. Work Engagement, Burnout, & Well-being in Nursing Professional Development Practitioners, Marlene Porter PhD, RN, NPD-BC, CEN, CCRN, TNA 2023
8. Cultural Competence for Clinical Coaches: A crucial concept, Tiffany Clary MSN, RN, NPD-BC, Marlene Porter PhD, RN, NPD-BC, TNA 2023
9. Fostering an inclusive culture of belonging for internationally educated nurses Marlene Porter PhD, RN, NPD-BC, CEN, CCRN;  Kate Williams DNP, RN, NPD-BC, NEA-BC, TNA 2023
10. Equitable recruitment practices for Internationally Educated Nurses, Marlene Porter PhD, RN, NPD-BC, CEN, CCRN;  Kate Williams DNP, RN, NPD-BC, NEA-BC, TNA 2023
11. OB critical Care Conference, Shelli Ellis DNP, RN & Jennifer McAdams, MSN, RN, Magnet 2023
12. OB critical Care Conference, Shelli Ellis DNP, RN & Jennifer McAdams MSN, RN, AWHONN Texas State Conference 2023
13. Creating equitable recruiting practices for internationally educated nurses, Marlene Porter PhD, RN, NPD-BC, CEN, CCRN;  Kate Williams DNP, RN, NPD-BC, NEA-BC, BSWH Research Summit October 2023
14. Tiny tips for tiny Humans: a new nurse manual for the neonatal ICU, Jasmine Settle BSN, RN and colleagues, BSWH Research Summit October 2023
15. Project EaRNed Giselle Bailey BSN, RN, BSWH Research Summit October 2023
16. Female genital mutilation in Africa: Scoping the Landscape of Evidence Oluchukwu Loveth Obiora PhD, RN, BSWH Research Summit October 2023
17. CTICU Post-OP Heart Recovery Simulation, Christian Clark MSN, RN, BSWH Research Summit October 2023
18. Multispecialty ambulatory new graduate nursing transition to practice program Alana Decker MSN, RN & Kate Williams DNP, RN, NPD- BC, NEA-BC, BSWH Research Summit October 2023
19. Clinical Coaches igniting SPARC to improve RN retention Carina Hull & Rachel Hutton, BSWH Research Summit October 2023
20. Exploring well-being in new graduate nurses transitioning to practice in rural settings: A pilot Study, Marlene Porter PhD, RN, NPD-BC, Regina Urban, PhD, RN, NPD-BC, Leslie Jennings, PhD, RN, Rural Health Summit- UTA September 2023
21. MTP Process Improvement, Mike Zook BSN, RN, TCRN; Ashley Kopech, MSN, RN, CCRN, TCRN, TQIP 2023

2024

1. Nipple Know How's: A Quick Reference Guide for the Neonatal Cameron Renfrow, Karley Lowery, Marissa Krolnick,, Vizient / AACN Nurse Residency Program Annual Conference March 4-7, 2024, San Diego, CA
2. Improving Data Quality through Inter- Rater reliability and the Implementation of a Comprehensive Registry Data Analysis Routine, Debbie Miller BSN, RN, Trauma Con 04/2024 Orlando Fl
3. Closing the Gap: Developing and Evaluating a Specialized Ambulatory Care Curriculum for New Graduate Nurses, Alana Decker MSN, RN, 2024 AAACN Annual Conference, April 2-6, 2024, at the Hilton Chicago, in Chicago, IL.
4. Reducing readmission related to aspiration by improving the continuum of care for posterior circulation strokes: A multidisciplinary approach Mary Tien BSN, RN, Penelope McCabe BSN, RN, SCRN, CCRN; Cory Tremain MSN-L, MBA, RN, ISCG, Adan Torres, MS, CCC-SLP; Lauren E. Fournier, MD, ICS 2021
5. Empowering New OB Nurses to Combat Racial Disparities through Education, Tabitha Poole DNP, RN, RNC-OB, C-EFM, 2024 AWHONN Convention June 7-11, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona
6. Reducing Maternal Morbidity and Mortality By Providing Education and Outreach on Pasd, Jennifer McAdams MSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM; Tabitha Poole DNP, RN, RNC-OB, C-EFM; Alysse Rafay BSN, RNC-OB 2024 AWHONN Convention, June 7-11, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.
7. Optimizing care in a pediatric emergency department through utilization of advanced practice providers, Anna Dick DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, PMHS & Roxanne Simcik APRN, FNP-C, 2024 ANCC National Magnet Conference® and Pathway to Excellence® Conference, October 30 - November 1, 2024 in New Orleans, LA. 
8. Creating an Army of Interdisciplinary Investigators, Marlene Porter PhD, RN, NPD-BC, CEN, CCRN, Kim Bertini DNP, RN, NE-BC, Leslie Gembol DNP, RN, NEA-BC, ANAE Research Symposium Tuesday October 29, 2024 New Orleans LA
9. Placenta Accreta , Alysse Rafay BSN, RNC-OB, AWHONN, Phoenix, Arizona, June 2024
10. Neonatal O.U.T.R.E.A.C.H.: Obtaining Useful Training Results in Excellent Outcomes And Confident Healthcare Team, Linnea Lockett MSN, RN, NPD-BC, Academy of Neonatal Nursing Conference, September 4-7, 2024 New Orleans, Louisiana
11. Implementing Theraworx safely in the extremely low birth weight population in the NICU, Tara Lyngaas BSN, RNC-NIC, NE-BC, Academy of Neonatal Nursing Conference, September 4-7, 2024 New Orleans, Louisiana
12. Leadership Toolkit: How to engage and incentivize your staff Tara Lyngaas BSN, RNC-NIC, NE-BC Academy of Neonatal Nursing Conference, September 4-7, 2024 New Orleans, Louisiana
13. Caring for your Heart: Evidence-Based Research Project, Taylor Laird BSN, RN, Ignite Conference BSWH October 2024
14. Behind the Red Line: An OR Introductory Training Course, Leticia Wilkes DNP, RN, CNE, Ignite Conference BSWH October 2024
15. Building a Sustainable Workforce through an Academic-Clinical Partnership, Kate Williams DNP, RN, NPD-BC, NEA- BC &  Leslie Gembol DNP, RN, NEA-BC, Ignite Conference BSWH October 2024
16. Comparing high fidelity simulator versus wearable simulator on team communication, clinical judgment, and patient safety in an interprofessional team, Rebecca Lyon MS, PA-C , Jennifer McAdams MSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM, Alaina Tellson PhD, RN, NPD-BC, NE-BC, Marlene Porter PhD, RN, NPD-BC, CEN, CCRN Ignite Conference BSWH October 2024
17. Empowering Bedside Nurses: A Dynamic DNP/PhD Partnership for Research, EBP, and Innovation through the Clinical Nurse Career Ladder, Kate Williams DNP, RN, NPD-BC, NEA-BC, Marlene Porter PhD, RN, NPD-BC, CEN, CCRN  , Ignite Conference BSWH October 2024
18. Turning and Repositioning System to Decrease Hospital Acquired Pressure Injuries in Critical Care Setting, Darlene Thompson BSN, RN, CWON, Marissa Hudler MSN, RN, WCC, CFCN, OMS, Wenna Hershey Alojado BSN, RN, CSWD-C, Ignite Conference BSWH October 2024
19. Navigating the Maze: Increasing Functionality of Process Improvement through Management Transparency, Ashley Kopech BSN, RN; Lauren Prouty BSN, RN; Charolotte Resto-Mafnas BSN, RN; Bailey Leigh APRN, ACS TQIP Conference Annual November 12-14, 2024 Denver, CO
20. ECMO Interprofessional Simulation: Exemplary Clinical Simulations for Magnificent Outcomes, Linnea Lockett MSN, RN, NPD-bC, ANPD Fall Virtual Symposium October 22, 2024
    
     

Podium presentations

2023

1. Project EaRNed, Giselle Bailey BSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC, ANPD Aspire Convention March 2023
2. DEI: A Crucial Concept for Preceptors Orienting Internationally Educated Nurses, Tiffany Clary MSN, RN, NPD-BC, Marlene Porter PhD, RN, NPD-BC, CEN, CCRN ANPD Aspire Convention March 2023
3. Work Engagement, Burnout, & Well-being in Nursing Professional Development Practitioners Marlene Porter PhD, RN, NPD-BC, CEN, CCRN, ANPD Aspire Convention March 2023
4. Succession Planning & Career Development: Growing Leaders from Within, Amy Brunson, MSN, RN, CNOR, AONL May 2023
5. Voice to the Voiceless, Rob Patton MSN, RN, NPD-BC, Crystal Sokolowski MSN, RN, Jordan Hanson SLP, BSWH Research Summit October 2023
6. Work Engagement, Burnout, & Well-being in Nursing Professional Development Practitioners Marlene Porter PhD, RN, NPD-BC, CEN, CCRN, BSWH Research Summit October 2023
7. Fostering an inclusive culture of belonging for internationally educated nurses, Marlene Porter PhD, RN, NPD-BC, CEN, CCRN/ Kate Williams, BSWH Research Summit October 2023
8. Narrative Pedagogy: An approach to grow empathy, reflective practice and critical thinking in New graduate nurses, Rachel Hutton BSN, RN, MEDSURG- BC, Giselle Bailey BSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC, Lagidgette Robinson MSN, RN, NPD-BC, BSWH Research Summit October 2023
9. Investing in entry-level workforce to strengthen team-based care, Christy Coyle DNP, RN, NEA-BC & Kate Williams DNP, RN, NPD-BC, NEA-BC, BSWH Research Summit October 2023
10. Get on the boat: Implementation of a dedicated workspace for aseptic central line access, Adekunbi Babalola MSN, RN, BSWH Research Summit October 2023

2024

1. Voice to the Voiceless, Jordan Hanson SLP, Adam Torres SLP, Rob Patton MSN, RN, NPD-BC, Crystal Sokolowski MSN, RN, Marlene Porter, 2024 TSHA Annual Convention February 22-24, Fort Worth Convention Center
2. Comparing high fidelity with wearable simulator in learning outcomes, Rebecca Lyon MS, PA-C , Jennifer McAdams MSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM, Alaina Tellson PhD, RN, NPD-BC, NE-BC, Marlene Porter PhD, RN, NPD-BC, CEN, CCRN , IHMSA January 2024
3. Fostering an inclusive culture of belonging for internationally educated nurses, Kate Williams DNP, RN, NPD-BC, NEA-BC, Marlene Porter PhD, RN, NPD-BC, CEN, CCRN Creating Healthy Work Environment 2024 Sigma March 8-10 DC
4. Clinical Coaches Igniting the SPARC to Improve RN Retention, Carina Hull BSN, RN, Rachel Hutton BSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC , & Kate Williams DNP, RN, NPD-BC, NEA-BC Creating Healthy Work Environment 2024 Sigma March 8-10 DC
5. From Dull to Dynamic, Carina Hull BSN, RN, Vizient / AACN Nurse Residency Program Annual Conference March 4-7, 2024, San Diego, CA
6. Trust & Organizational Commitment in Post Pandemic Environment Marlene Porter, Alicia Boaze DNP, RN, NEA-BC, Kate Williams DNP, RN, NPD-BC, NEA-BC, SNRS The SNRS 2024 Annual Conference Charlotte, NC, February 21 - Friday, February 23, 2024
7. Transforming Ambulatory Care with a Comprehensive Layered Orientation Kate Williams DNP, RN, NPD-BC, NEA-BC, Jennifer Waston, AONL April 8-11 New Orleans
8. Big or Small, Safety is for All: Impactful IP for Pediatrics, Krista Easley MSN, RN, Trauma Con 04/2024 Orlando Fl
9. Improving Data Quality through Inter- Rater reliability and the Implementation of a Comprehensive Registry Data Analysis Routine, Lauren Prouty MSN, RN, TCRN Trauma Con 04/2024 Orlando Fl
10. Leveraging Hospital Ranking Data for Improved Hospital Quality and Performance Kimberly Bertini DNP, RN, NE-BC, Becker's/ Premier Panel Webinar Feb 6, 2024
11. Interesting Case, December Rem BSN, RN, Cardiovascular Research Technologies March 9-12, 2024. Washington, DC
12. Empowering New OB Nurses to Combat Racial Disparities in Maternal Health through Education Tabitha Poole DNP, RN, Texas Nurses Association 2024 Annual Conference: Gaining Traction: Nurses Driving Change. May 31- June 1, 2024
13. DEI, Marlene Porter PhD, RN, NPD- BC, CEN, CCRN TNA Podcasts
14. Clinical Coaches Igniting the SPARC to Improve RN Retention, Kate Williams DNP, RN, NPD-BC, NEA-BC, Rachel Hutton BSN, RN, MEDSURG- BC, Carina Hull BSN, RN, Texas Nurses Association 2024 Annual Conference: Gaining Traction: Nurses Driving Change. May 31- June 1, 2024
15. Crafting a Blueprint for Success: Recruitment & Onboarding of Internationally Educated Nurses, Marlene Porter PhD, RN, NPD-BC, CEN, CCRN CTONL Chapter Meeting April 23, 2024 Austin, TX
16. Fostering an inclusive culture of belonging for internationally educated nurses, Marlene Porter PhD, RN, NPD-BC, CEN, CCRN & Kate Williams DNP, RN, NPD-BC, NEA-BC, TNA Nurse Talks Webinar May 9, 2024

Publications

• Porter, M. T., Williams, K., & Gembol, L. (2024). Transition to Professional Practice in the United States: Exploring the Experiences of Internationally Educated Nurses. The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 0(0), 1–7. https://doi.org/10.3928/00220124-20241107-01
• Lyon, R., McAdams, J., Tellson, A., & Porter, M. T. (2024). Comparing high fidelity simulator versus wearable simulator on team communication, clinical judgment, and patient safety in an interprofessional team. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 93, 101564. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2024.101564
• Porter, M., Williams, K., Boaze, A., Rennert, M., & Brunson, A. (2024). Trust and organizational commitment in a postpandemic environment. The Journal of Nursing Administration, 54 (11). https://doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0000000000001499
• Guest, M., Craven, K., Tellson, A. M., Porter, M., James, N., Turley, L., & Smitherman, J. (2024). Reigniting Intensive Care Unit Liberation. Critical Care Nurse, 44(4), 19-26. https://doi.org/10.4037/ccn2024629
• Ferrier, Y. A., Porter, M. T., & Tellson, A. (2024). Stress and Short: Creating a Balanced and Innovative Preceptor Model in a Medical Intensive Care Unit. Journal for Nurses in Professional Development, 10-1097. https://doi.org/10.1097/NND.0000000000001053
• Bailey, G. (2023). Project EaRNed: Guiding New Graduate Nurses Through NCLEX Remediation. NPD in Motion. https://www.anpd.org/NPD-In-Motion/Article/project-earned-guiding-new-graduate-nurses-through-nclex-remediation
• Porter, M. T., & Gembol, L. (2024). Establishing a Sustainable Workforce Via Nursing Pipelines. JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration, 54(9), E30-E32. https://doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0000000000001469
• Porter, M. (2024). Sparking the spirit of inquiry. TNA:Practice Tip of the Week. https://www.texasnurses.org/news/674812/Practice-Tip-of-the-Week--Sparking-the-Spirit-of-Inquiry-in-Nursing.htm
• Lindsay, J., Cropley, S., & Ramirez, E. (2024). Prevalence of Impostor Phenomenon Among Final-Semester Baccalaureate Nursing Students. Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing, 43(5), 272-276. https://doi.org/10.1097/DCC.0000000000000653
• Urban, R. W., Rogers, M. R., Eades, T. L., Allard, P. M., Porter, M. T., & Cipher, D. J. (2022). Resilience, Stress, Anxiety, and Depression: Exploring the Mental Health of New Graduate Nurses Transitioning to Practice During COVID-19. The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 53(12), 533–543. https://doi.org/10.3928/00220124-20221107-05
• Porter, M., & Wang, J. (2022). Personal Resources and Work Engagement: A Literature Review. The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 53(3), 115–121. https://doi.org/10.3928/00220124-20220210-06
• Urban, R. Porter, M.,  Cipher, D. (2023). Exploring New Graduate Nurses’ Perceptions of Factors Influencing Job Satisfaction and Resignation Ideation During COVID-19. Journal for Nurses in Professional Development 40(1):p E27-E33. https://doi.org/10.1097/NND.0000000000001015
• Porter, M.,  Urban, R. (2023). Work Engagement, Burnout, and Well-being in Nursing Professional Development Practitioners. Journal for Nurses in Professional Development 40(1):p E34-E40, 1/2 2024. https://doi.org/10.1097/NND.0000000000001011
• Urban, R., Porter, M., Jennings, L., Myers, S. (2023). Well-being, job satisfaction, and resignation ideation in rural registered nurses transitioning to practice: A pilot study. Online Journal of Rural Nursing and Healthcare, 24(2). https://doi.org/10.14574/ojrnhc.v24i2.769
• Blackmon, Ashley & Pivoney, Kalan & Tellson, Alaina & Flint, Molly & Holdgraf, Kristin. (2024). A Comfort Menu to Reduce Pain During Needlestick Procedures. Pediatric Nursing. 50. 114. 10.62116/PNJ.2024.50.3.114. 
• The Effects of a rapid response team on decreasing cardiac arrest rates and improving Outcomes for cardiac arrest rates outside of a critical care area by Melissa Angel, FNP, RN, Mira Ghneim, MD, Juhee Song, PhD, Jason Brocker, MD, Phyllis Hart Tipton, PhD, RN, & Matthew Davis, M.D., MEDSURG Nursing 2016, Volume 25, Number 3, 153-158.
• Comparison of off-site and on-site on-call provider response times by Lizzie Kiesle, BSN, RN-BC (4 South); Phyllis Hooten, PhD, RN (CTX Nurse Researcher) Nursing 2018, Volume 48, Number 8 ,61-65
• Structured telephonic consultation to decrease heart failure readmissions by Patricia Phelps, MSN, RN, BC & Kendra Sutton, DNP, RN-BC, NEA-BC, MEDSURG Nursing, 2018, Volume 27, Number 3, 153-172.
• Driving to Zero Harm with Morbidity & Mortality Conferences by Amy Brunson, Phyllis Hooten, Cari Furst & Wencong Cheng, American Nurse Today, 2019, Volume 14, Number 9, 46-49
• Book Review  of Dare to Lead: Brave Work Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. Marlene Porter, MSN, RN, TCRN, CEN-NPD Specialist; ANPD Trendlines, 30, No.3, page 7, March 2019
• Emergency Nurse Perceptions of Disaster Preparedness After Implementation of Department Emergency Operation Plan, Angela Gentry, MSN, RN, TCRN, Thesis and Dissertations from 2019. 13, https://orc.library.atu.edu/etds_2019/13/
• Professional Advocacy: Are You Involved? by Sheila Hale, MSN, RN, CRNI, VA-BC, AVA Intravascular Quarterly, Volume IX, Issue 4, page 29, November 2019
• Pediatric Staff Nurses’ Conceptualizations of Professional Development by Laurel Pilkington, DNP, RN-BC, CPEN, CCRN-K and Phyllis Hooten, PhD, RN, Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 2019, Volume 45, pages51-56.
• Working with families impacted by the opioid crisis:  Education, best practices, and providing hope by Aida Sapp, PhD, RN and Phyllis Hooten, PhD, RN-BC, Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, 2019, 33 (5) 3-8.