Scholarly Activities Report May 2014:
Presentations:
Graceland’s Pi Eta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) hosted a community wide program Advancing Practice through Scholarship, 2014 Spring Research Symposium:
Michelle Hornack and Michelle Septer presented their poster, "Assessing, planning & outcomes, oh my!"
Drs. Wilai and Jan Rice presented their poster, “Evidence-Based Practice Skills, Knowledge, and Attitudes of On-line Graduate Nursing Students”
Rice, J., Rojjansrirat, W., Crigger, N., Reflection & Realization of a Scholarly Culture, Poster presentation at the 2014STT Research Symposium, Graceland University School of Nursing, April 14, 2014.
Rojjansrirat, W., Rice, J., Evidence-Based Practice Skills, Knowledge, and Attitudes of On-line Graduate Nursing Students, Poster presentation at the 2014STT Research Symposium, Graceland University School of Nursing, April 14, 2014.
Dr. Wilai Rojjanasirat will be returning to Thailand this summer to continue the relationships she built as a Fulbright Scholar. She has been invited to the previous host University, one is Naresuan University in Phitsanulok for four weeks and the other is Sukhothai Thamatirat University in Bangkok for one week, in Thailand as a visiting professor. Wilai will present lectures at graduate and undergraduate levels, take part in specialized academic programs and conferences, develop and/or assess academic curricula or educational materials and conduct teacher-training programs at the college/university level
Drs. Nancy Crigger and Wilai Rojjanasirat were invited to conduct a scholarly writing workshop together at the SukoThai Thamatirat University in Bangkok for 4-5 days in August/September. They’re very excited for the opportunity to be working with the university faculty and graduate students.
Dr. Rojjanasirat has also been invited to conduct research for four universities this year but has chosen to work with the two where she has been before. She is in high demand!
Oba, N. & Rojjanasrirat, W. Using Telecommunication Technology in Delivering Primary Health Care to Patients in rural Community, Thailand.
Ross, V., & Rojjanasrirat, W. Assessing Knowledge, Attitudes, and Skills related to Evidence- Based Practice among Graduated Nurse Residency Program. Truman Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri.
Dr. Nancy Crigger will be taking several graduate students with her to Honduras in June where they will be providing much needed healthcare to the local citizens. Some of the students will be working on their doctoral projects in the community. Nancy has been coordinating this trip for many years. She has a strong collaborative relationship with the community and is a wonderful role model for our students.
Michelle Septer was a panelist for the Clinical Faculty Academy in January 2014 in KCMO. Michelle shares her advice and experience with direct care nurses who are transitioning to the clinical faculty role.
Beverly South became certified in Mental Health First Aid. The certification validates her ability to help people who are experiencing mental health crises. Beverly will be able to teach in the certification course to others this summer.
Cindy Waits is now the chair of education for the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Coalition in Independence. They have attended two education fairs at the Independence School district and are attending a seminar this summer about risky behaviors in teens.
Jeri Sindt presented a poster at Midwest Nursing Research Society conference in March, 2014 in St. Louis, MO. “The Development of Clinical Reasoning in Student Nurses.”
Dr. Wilai Rojjanasrirat also presented a poster at Midwest Nursing Research Society, Saint Louis, MO, March 27-30, 2014. “Students’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Skills Related to Evidence-Based Practice Among On-line Graduate Nursing Students.
Linn Howell attended the National League of Nursing (NLN) daylong workshop entitled Advancing Care Excellence for Seniors (ACES) Innovations in Teaching hosted in Kansas City on April 4th, 2014.
Lin Howell attended the National Nurse Educator Summit held in Orlando, Florida on April 14-16 hosted by Assessment Technology Institute.
Thelma Sword presented Online Teaching & Learning 101: Best Online Practices on April 7, 2014 at the 14th Annual Nurse Educator Institute, Pre-Conference all day session. Branson, MO
Dr. Wilai Rojjanasrirat led the SON Faculty Development Day. The focus was “Actualizing the Boyer Model”. Several faculty demonstrated application of the components of the model through a stimulating discussion.
Dr. Rojjanasrirat: Poster presentation at AACN Master Education Conference, Scottsdale, AZ, February 26-27, 2014. Students’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Skills Related to Evidence-Based Practice Among On-line Graduate Nursing Students.
Publications:
Rojjanasrirat, W. & Rice, J., (manuscript in progress). Evidence-Based Practice Skills, Knowledge, and Attitudes of On-line Graduate Nursing Students.
Rojjanasrirat, W. & Wambach,K. (2014). Employment and Breastfeeding. In J. Riordan, Breastfeeding and Human Lactation, 5th Edition, MA: Jones and Barlett Publisher. In progress.