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Poster #1 - Critical Review of Ethnocentrism and Bias in a Nursing Text Book: A Pilot Case Study
   Katie L Love, APRN, PhD, AHN-BC, Central Connecticut State University, Bristol, CT

Poster #2 - A Preliminary Analysis of Fatigue and Disease Severity in Children and Adolescents with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
   Margaret A McCabe, DNSc, RN, PNP-BC, Children's Hospital Boston, Hingham , MA

Poster #3 - Skin Related Complications in Children Treated with Hip Spica Casts for Femur Fractures
   Rachel DiFazio, RN, MS, Children's Hospital, Boston, Beverly, MA ~ Timothy Hresko, MD, Children's Hospital Boston, Boston, MA
   ~ Travis Matheney, MD, MLA, Children's Hospital, Boston, Boston, MA

Poster #4 - Age and Death Rates for Asian/Pacific Islander American Women Hospitalized with Breast Cancer: Where are We Ten Years Later?
   Carolee A Polek, RN, PhD, AOCNS, University of Delaware, Newark, DE ~ Thomas L Hardie, RN, EdD, PMHCNS-BC, Widener
   University, Chester, PA

Poster #5 - Development and Administration of a Web-based Survey to Assess the End-of-life Educational Needs of Health Care Professionals in Connecticut
   Elizabeth A Ercolano, MSN, DNSc, RN, AOCNS, Yale University, New Haven, CT ~ Alison Beale, AD, Yale University, New Haven, CT
   ~ Sheryl LaCoursiere, PhD, RN, BC, Yale University, New Haven, CT ~ Craig Leukens, MS, Yale University, New Haven, CT
   ~ Tony Ma, PhD, Yale University, New Haven, CT ~ Ruth McCorkle, PhD, FAAN, Yale University, New Haven, CT
   ~ Thomas Quinn, MSN, APRN, Yale University, New Haven, CT ~ Dena Schulman-Green, PhD, Yale University, New Haven, CT

Poster #6 - The Prevalence of Horizontal Violence in New York State: A Pilot Study
   Kathleen Fischer Sellers, PhD, RN, SUNY Institute of Technology, Cobleskill, NY ~ Jennifer Klimek-Yingling, PhDc, APRN,
   ANP-BC, FNP-BC, SUNY, Utica, NY ~ Nancy Kovach, MS, RN, Faxton-St Lukes Hospital, New Hartford, NY ~ Linda Millenbach,
   RN, PhD, Maria College, Albany, NY

Poster #7 - Portraits of Intuitive Decision-Making by Multiple Sclerosis Lay Caregivers
   Mary K. McCurry, PhD, RNC, ANP, ACNP, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, Somerset, MA ~ Donna L. White, BA, University of
   Massachusetts-Dartmouth, North Dartmouth, MA

Poster #8 - Challenging Behaviors for Family Caregivers of People with Dementia (Alzheimer's disease)
   Pamela C Spigelmyer, PhD(c), APRN, BC, CNS, CSN, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Poster #9 - Changing Physical Activity Behavior Using Problem-solving Skills and Continuous Glucose Feedback in Women with Type 2 Diabetes
   Nancy A. Allen, PhD, ANP, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA ~ Gail D'Eramo Melkus, EdD, ANP, FAAN, New York University, New
   York City, NY ~ Robin Whittemore, PhD, APRN, Yale University, New Haven, CT

Poster #10 - Touch Therapies: Are they Effective in Treating Pain, Anxiety, and Fatigue?
   Joelle Chateauneuf, RN, University of Massachusetts -Boston, Boston, MA ~ Valerie Alexander, RN, University of Massachusetts -
   Boston, Boston, MA ~ Susan Griever, RN, University of Massachusetts-Boston, Boston, MA ~ Peter Santana, RN, University of
   Massachusetts-Boston, Boston, MA

Poster #11 - Pharmaceutical Company Influence on Nurse Practitioners Prescribing
   Elizabeth M. Blunt, PhD, RN, FNP-C, Villanova University, Villanova, PA

Poster #12 - A Multidisciplinary Effort to Improve Safety and Teamwork in Surgical Services
   Patrice M Osgood, BSN, RN, CNOR, Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA ~ Ann M Dylis, PhD, RN, Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA
   ~ Kimberly K Wheeler, MSN, RN, CNOR, Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA

Poster #13 - Depression, Mood, and Mood Disturbance are Associated with Natural Killer Cell Activity in Spouses of Patients with Cancer
   Linda M. Goodfellow, PhD, RN, Duquesne University School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, PA

Poster #14 - Screening and Treatment of Depression in Multiple Sclerosis: A Pilot Study of a New Care Model vs. Standard Care
   Brant J. Oliver, APRN, MSN, MPH, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH

Poster #15 - Comparing Learning Outcomes - Simulation Versus Traditional Methods in a Nursing Curriculum
   Suzanne Hetzel Campbell, PhD, WHNP, IBCLC, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT

Poster #16 - Implementing a Relationship Caring Model in an Acute Care Setting: Implications for the Patient and the Nurse
   Teresa Walsh, RN, MEE, PhD, Catholic University of America - School of Nursing, Silver Spring, MD

Poster #17 - The Biopsychosocial Model: A Framework for Studying Boys with Klinefelter Syndrome
   Sharron M. Close, PhD(c), MS, RN, CPNP-PC, Columbia University, New York, NY ~ Ilene Fennoy, MD, MPH, Columbia University,
   New York, NY ~ Nancy Reame, PhD, MSN, FAAN, Columbia University, New York, NY ~ Arlene Smaldone, DNSc, CPNP, CDE,
   Columbia University, New York, NY

Poster #18 - Selected Outcomes of Academic Performance for ESL Students Enrolled in an Educational Program Across Three Universities
   Barbara J. Hoerst, PhD, RN, La Salle University, Philadelphia, PA ~ Gloria Kersey-Matusiak, PHD, RN, Holy Family University,
   Philadelphia, PA ~ Mary Powell, PHD, CRNP, Thomas Jefferson University , Philadelphia, PA

Poster #19 - Sleep Behaviors and Sleep Quality in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
   Margaret C Souders, PhD, CRNP, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA ~ Maja Bucan, PhD, University of Pennsylvania,
   Philadelphia, PA ~ Susan E Levy, MD, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA ~ Alex T Mason, MD PhD, University of
   Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA ~ Jennifer Pinto-Martin, PhD, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA ~ Otto Valladares, MS,
   University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA ~ Terri E Weaver, PhD, RN, FAAN, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Poster #20 - Effects of an Asthma Self-Management Program on Adolescent Peer Leaders
   Hyekyun Rhee, PhD, RN, PNP, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY ~ Michael Belyea, PhD, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ
   ~ Judith Brasch, BS, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY ~ Lorrie Yoos, PhD, RN, PNP, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY

Poster #21 - Faculty Presence in Online Courses: An Integrative Review of Best Practices
   Holly Evans Madison, MS, RN, Excelsior College, Manchester Center, VT ~ Chia-Huan Ho, PhD, Excelsior College, Albany, NY

Poster #22 - Psychometric Testing and Content Reports of the Updated Ethical Issues Scale
   John G Twomey, PhD, PNP, Massachusetts General Hospital-Institute of Health Professions, Wakefield, RI ~ Matthew K Twomey, BA,
   Massachusetts General Hospital-Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA

Poster #23 - The Impact of Nursing Unit Design on Staff and Patients at a Magnet Hospital
   Mary Kennedy, MS RN, The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI ~ Maria P Ducharme, MS, RN, CNA-BC, The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI
   ~ Cynthia Padula, PhD, The Miriam Hospital, Providence , RI ~ Nicholas Watkins, PhD, Hok, New York, NY

Poster #24 - Observation of Early Bone Mineral Density in a Cohort of Peri-pubertal Boys with Klinefelter Syndrome: Preliminary Findings
   Sharron M. Close, PhD (c), MS, RN, CPNP-PC, Columbia University, New York, NY ~ Ilene Fennoy, MD, MPH, Columbia University,
   New York, NY ~ Nancy Reame, PhD, MSN, FAAN, Columbia University, New York, NY ~ Arlene Smaldone, DNSc, CPNP, CDE,
   Columbia University, New York, NY

Poster #25 - Kenya Heart and Sole: The Afya Njema Project
   Mercy W Kamau, RN, BSN, B.Sc., University of Massachusetts-Boston, Taunton, MA ~ Maddie Gambale, SN, University of
   Massachusetts-Boston, Boston, MA ~ Lyns Hercule, SN, University of Massachusetts -  Boston, Boston, MA ~ Brenda Manso, SN,
   University of Massachusetts-Boston, Boston, MA ~ Erica Miranda, Boston, MA ~ Eileen Stuart-Shor, PhD, ANP., University of
   Massachusetts-Boston, Boston, MA

Poster #26 - Work, Adherence and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Workers with Cardiovascular Disease
   Victoria Vaughan Dickson, PhD, CRNP, NYU College of Nursing, New York, NY ~ Joshua Deal, B.A., NYU College of Nursing, NY
   ~ Aileen Ferrick, MSN, APN, NYU College of Nursing, NY ~ Alexandra Howe, B.A., NYU College of Nursing, NY
   ~ Madeline Lloyd, MSN, APN, NYU College of Nursing, NY ~ Margaret McCarthy, MSN, APN, NYU College of Nursing, NY
   ~ Ana Mola, MS, APN, NYU College of Nursing, NY

Poster #27 - Participatory Action Research: Exploring Diabetes-Related Factors & Community Action Strategies in Nicaragua
   Gail D Melkus, EdD, ARNP, CDE, FAAN, New York University College of Nursing, New York, NY ~ Deborah Chyun, PhD, RN, FAHA,
   FAAN, New York University College of Nursing, New York, NY ~ Tammi Dekker, MSN, ARNP, Florida Atlantic University College of
   Nursing, Boca Raton, FL ~ Yolanda Mclean, BSN, RN, Florida Atlantic University College of Nursing, Boca Raton, FL ~ Kelley Newlin,
   DNSc, ARNP, CDE, New York University College of Nursing, New York , NY

Poster #28 - Patient Perceptions of Self-Management of Insomnia in Stable Heart Failure
   Laura Kierol Andrews, PhD, APRN, ACNP-BC, Yale School of Nursing, New Haven, CT ~ Jessica S. Coviello, MSN, APRN, APN-BC,
   Yale, New Haven, CT ~ Elisabeth Hurley, MSN, APRN, ACNP-BC, Yale, New Haven, CT ~ Nancy Redeker, PhD, RN, FAAN, Yale,
   New Haven, CT ~ Leionie Rose, MS, RN, Yale, New Haven, CT

Poster #29 - Treatment Outcomes in Elderly Hypertensive Veterans with and without Cognitive Impairment (HE-VET)
   Sheryl LaCoursiere, PhD, RN, BC, Yale University, New Haven, CT ~ Cynthia Brand, MD, MPH, Yale School of Medicine, Center for
   Medical Informatics, New Haven, CT ~ Richard Marottoli, MD, MPH, Yale School of Medicine, Internal Medicine - Geriatrics, New
   Haven, CT

Poster #30 - Women's Experience with Cardiac Events: Implication for Early Recognition and Intervention
   Karen Toby Haghenbeck, PhD, FNP-BC, RN-BC, CCRN, Pace University, Larchmont, NY

Poster #31 - Partnering to Empower East Side Caregivers
   Mary Ann Meeker, RN, DNS, University at Buffalo, Holland, NY

Poster #32 - Working in a Different World - A Meta-synthesis Examining Operating Room Nursing
   Jennifer M. Hehl, RN, MS, CNOR, University of Connecticut, Enfield, CT

Poster #33 - Care Preferences of Individuals Living with Advanced Cardiac and Respiratory Illness
   Susan Lowey, MS, RN, University of Rochester School of Nursing, Rochester, NY

Poster #34 - Instrument Development for E-mentoring Facilitator and Constraint Factors in Nursing
   Theresa M Pietsch, RN, PhD(c), CRRN, Widener University, Chester, PA

Poster #35 - Delirium Assessment: Comparing the CAM and FAM-CAM
   Nina M Flanagan, PMHCS-BC,GNP-BC,MS, Binghamton University, Dunmore, PA ~ Donna Fick, PhD, RN, FGSA, Pennsylvania
   State University, University Park, PA ~ Melinda Steis, PhD, RN, Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA

Poster #36 - The Impact of Symptoms on Quality of Life for Patients with Head and Neck Cancer after Radiotherapy
   Canhua Xiao, MSN, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Poster #37 - Does Cultural Competency Training Matter to Health Care Providers: Are We Ready for Mandatory Training?
   Janice A Alves, RNC , Masters of Science -Nursing , Dowling College, Valley Stream, NY

Poster #38 - Perinatal Outcomes of Hispanic Migrant Farmworkers Using the Optimality Index-US
   Mary Dahl Maher, RN, CNM, MSN, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY ~ Ann Dozier, RN, PhD, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
   ~ Stephen Lurie, MD, PhD, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY ~ Sarah Trafton, JD, Finger Lakes Health System Agency, Rochester, NY
 

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