Research
Research Studies Completed in 2023 or Currently Active
| Study Title | Status | Investigator |
|---|---|---|
| Perioperative RN Engagement and Post Op Visits | Completed | Bonnie Weinberg, MSN, RN, CNOR |
| Reducing Falls on a Medical-Surgical Unit: Can Artificial Intelligence solve the Problem? | Completed | David Rivera, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, PCCN, HN-BC |
| Exploring Perceptions of Newly Hired Nurses and Preceptors Using the Married State Preceptor Model | Ongoing |
Lora Bognar, PhD, RN, APN, NE-BC Caroline Meza, PhD, RN, CEN, NPD-BC |
| The Lived Experience of Cessation of Breastfeeding | Ongoing |
Dona Meringer, MSN, RNC-MNN, HBN-BC, IBCLC Katie Ver Hage, MSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM, IBCLC |
| The Perception of Family-Centered Care as Perceived by Families Seeking Mental Health Care in a Pediatric Department | Ongoing |
Chelsey Lupica, MSN, RN, CEN, FNP-BC Caroline Meza, PhD, RN, CEN, NPD-BC |
| Using a Leadership Vibe Toolkit to Affect Burnout and Professional Quality of Life in Nurse Leaders | Ongoing |
Margaret Pogorelec, DNP, RN, CEN, NE-BC, HN-BC Lora Bognar, PhD, RN, APN, NE-BC Lauren Piech, DNP, MPH, RN, NI-BC, NEA-BC, HN-BC Jackie Gardocki, MBA, MSN, RN, CNOR, CASC |
Authorship & Presentations
Authorship
Nadine M. Aktan, PhD, APN-BC; Jeffrey Kwong, DNP, MPH, AGPCNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN; Mamilda Robinson, DNP, APN, PMHNP-BC; Sallie Porter, DNP, PhD, APN, PED-BC, CPNP, FNAP; Latoya Rawlins, DNP, RN-BC, CNE; and Caroline Dorsen, PhD, FNP-BC, FAAN. Trauma Informed Educational Practices: An Educational Innovation for Graduate Nursing Students. The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing. Published January 31, 2023.
Nadine M. Aktan, PhD, APN-BC; Jill Nocella; Jill Guzman; and Emily Mahon. The Relationship Between Somatic Symptoms and Mental Health in Primary Care Patients at a College Health Setting. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 19(9), October 2023.
Paul Quinn, PhD, CNM, RN-BC, NEA-BC, CEN, CCRN-K, FACNM. Eat This, Not That: Diet Education for Individuals with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. Womens Healthcare: The Clinical Journal of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health. Published December 2023.
Paul Quinn, PhD, CNM, RN-BC, NEA-BC, CEN, CCRN-K, FACNM. Prenatal Possibilities. Recipes for a Healthy Pregnancy and Beyond. Level Best Books. Published April 2023.
David F. Rivera, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, PCCN-K; Jeffrey D. Morelli, MBA; Nancy Barrett-Fajardo, MS, BSN, RN, OCN, NE-BC; Alexa Mattia, MSN, RN, APN, FNP-C; Kathleen McDonough, MSN, NI-BC, CPHIMS; Victoria Astorino; Ceki Fox, BSN, RN, CCRN; Michael Wang, APRN, MBA; and John Rutledge, MAS. Transforming the Paradigm of Care to Reduce Falls on a Medical-Surgical Unit Using Artificial Intelligence. Journal of Informatics Nursing, 8(3), 18-28.
Podium Presentations
Bonnie Weinberg, MSN, RN, CNOR, and Tirso Ballesteros, MSN, RN, CNOR. “Malignant Hyperthermia.” Presented at: New York Society for Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Conference. December 2023.
Chelsey Lupica, MSN, RN, CEN, FNP-BC; Nicoletta Del Rosso, MSN, RN, CEN; Lauren Goodell, BSN, RN, NE-BC; and Jessica Thimmel, BSN, RN, EMT-B. "Good ‘Vibes’ Only: The Impact of Staff Driven Initiatives on Employee Retention and Satisfaction.” Presented at: Emergency Nurses Association 2023 Conference, San Diego, California. September 21, 2023.
Deborah Panetta, BS, RTT; Linda Ohnikian, BSN, RN, OCN; and Caitlin S. Ciallella, DNP, AGACNP-BC. “Quality & Safety: Multi-disciplinary Care Paths in the Management of Head and Neck Patients.” Presented at: 2023 Annual Meeting for Society for Radiation Oncology Administrators. October 2023.
Emma Trillana MSN, RN, CCRN. “Subarachnoid Hemorrhage 101: A No Brainer.” Presented at: 32nd Annual Options in Acute & Critical Care Conference, Northern New Jersey Chapter of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. March 2023.
Grace Macalalag MSN, APN-C, CMSRN, CCRN, CNRN, SCRN. “To cool or not to cool: Target Temperature Management.” Presented at: 32nd Annual Options in Acute & Critical Care Conference, Northern New Jersey Chapter of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. March 2023.
Jacqueline Gardocki, MBA, MSN, BSN, RN, CNOR, CASC, and DeAnna Kearney, BSN, RN, CAPA. “Change the Vibe! Leadership Strategies to Increase Staff Retention.” Presented at 2023 National OR Manager Conference. September 2023.
Joanne V. Payongayong, PhD, Critical Care APP, AGACNP, CCRN. “Non Infectious Causes of Fever.” Presented at: 32nd Annual Options in Acute & Critical Care Conference, Northern New Jersey Chapter of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. March 2023.
Kate Amin, BSN, RNC-MNN; Libby Frenkel, BSN, RNC-MNN; and Erica Scalise, MSN, RNC-MNN. “Improving the Discharge Process: Developing a Discharge Education Video.” Presented at: Academy of Neonatal Nursing Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada. September 2023.
Kathleen Ward, MSN, RN, CCRN, CMC/CSC. “Basic Preceptorship & Orientation: What Do You Need in Your Toolbox?” Presented at: 32nd Annual Options in Acute & Critical Care Conference, Northern New Jersey Chapter of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. March 2023.
Komal Saggu, MSN, APN-C, RN, CWOCN; Jennifer Polizzano, MSN, APN-C, RN, CWOCN; Rosaleen Pachella, MSN, RN, CWOCN; Patricia Dignam, BSN, RN-BC-HC, CWOCN; Kelly Rainville, MSN, RN, CWOCN; Ellen McDonald, MSN, RN, CWOCN; and Katherine Ellis, BSN, RN, CWOCN. “Heterotopic Ossification: Identification and interdisciplinary care in an outpatient wound care setting.” Presented at: Northeast Region Wound Ostomy Continence Society Conference, Hersey, Pennsylvania. November 4, 2023.
Yusimi Sobrino-Bonilla, MSN, APN, ANP-BC, CCRN, ACHPN, and Sage Kealy, MBA. MPH, FACHE. “Leadership in Serious Illness-Building Blocks for Palliative Care Across the Continuum.” Presented at: 6th Annual New Jersey Palliative Care APN Consortium, Edison, New Jersey. October 14th, 2023.
Yusimi Sobrino-Bonilla, MSN, APN, ANP-BC, CCRN, ACHPN; Dr. Puneeta Sharma; Brynn Bowman; Madeline Jacobs; and Lisa Simmons-Fields, RN. “Serious Illness Skill-Building Across an Organization: Education Strategies for All Clinicians.” Presented at: C+TAC/CAPC, Washington, D.C. October 23, 2023.
Poster Presentations
Bonnie Weinberg, MSN, RN, CNOR, and Tirso Ballesteros, MSN, RN, CNOR. “Malignant Hyperthermia.” Presented at: New York Society for Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Conference. December 2023.
Chelsey Lupica, MSN, RN, CEN, FNP-BC; Nicoletta Del Rosso, MSN, RN, CEN; Lauren Goodell, BSN, RN, NE-BC; and Jessica Thimmel, BSN, RN, EMT-B. "’Good “Vibes’ Only: The Impact of Staff Driven Initiatives on Employee Retention and Satisfaction.” Presented at: NJ Emergency Nurses Association Conference 2023, Atlantic City, New Jersey. March 15-17, 2023.
David F. Rivera, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, PCCN-K; Nancy Barrett-Fajardo, BSN, MS, RN, OCN, NE-BC; Kathleen McDonough, MSN, NI-BC, CPHIMS. “Leveraging Artificial Intelligence on a Medical-Surgical Unit to Reduce Fall-Related Harm.” Presented at: Institute for Healthcare Improvement Forum 2023, Orlando, Florida. December 11-13, 2023.
Katherine Ellis, BSN, RN, CWOCN. “Heterotopic Ossification: Identification and Interdisciplinary Care in an Outpatient Wound Care Setting.” Presented at: North East Region Wound Ostomy Continence Society Conference, Hersey, Pennsylvania. November 4, 2023.
Kate Amin, BSN, RNC-MNN; Libby Frenkel, BSN, RNC-MNN; and Erica Scalise, MSN, RNC-MNN. “Improving the Discharge Process: Developing a Discharge Education Video.” Presented at: Academy of Neonatal Nursing Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. September 6-9, 2023.
Kate Amin, BSN, RNC-MNN; Libby Frenkel, BSN, RNC-MNN; and Erica Scalise, MSN, RNC-MNN. “Improving the Discharge Process: Developing a Discharge Education Video.” Presented at: Association of Women’s Health Obstetrical and Neonatal Nursing, New Jersey Conference. October 10, 2023.
Nicoletta Del Rosso, MSN, RN, CEN. "Emergency Department Utilization and Throughput Challenges During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Impact on Nurse Retention.” Presented at: NJ Emergency Nurses Association Conference 2023, Atlantic City, New Jersey. March 15-17, 2023.