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Current Research

2011

Simulation-Based Assessment of ECMO & Critical Event Management
James J. Fehr MD; Mary Mehegan, RN; Mark Shepard, RN, CCP; Margaret Hassler, RN, MSN

Active Computer Games as Exercise for Children with Cystic Fibrosis
Jeff Filipiak, BSN, RN, CPN; Albert Faro, MD; Paul Jenkins PT, MSPT,OCS; Clay Copley, AS, PTA; Carol Hyde, PT; Sheila Henseler, RRT; Karen Balakas PhD, RN

Examining Extended Shifts for Transport Team Nurses: Cognitive, Fatigue, and Simulation Measures
James Eggemeyer, RN; Jonathan Chiles, MD; Kathy Donovan, BSN, RN; Margaret Hassler, MSN, RN; Jacob Keeperman, MD; Karen Balakas, PhD, RN, CNE

2010

Cochlear Implants in Children with Asymmetrical Hearing Loss
Jamie H. Cadieux, AuD, CCC-A ; Jill Firszt, PhD

Effects of Restricted versus Wide-band Hearing Aid Frequency Response Settings in Pediatric Biomodal Fittings
Lisa Davidson, PhD; Jamie H. Cadieux, AuD, CCC-A; Janet Vance, AuD, CCC-A; Rose Wright, AuD, CCC-A; Jori Weingarten, AuD, CCC-A

The Option of Family Presence in a Pediatric Emergency Department
Margie Batek, MSW, LCSW; Kelly Patten, MSW, LCSW; April Nesin, PhD

M Technique® Feasibility Study
Joan R. Smith, MSN, RN, NNP-BC

An Outcome Of Evidence-Based Practice Education: Sustained Clinical Decision-Making Among Bedside Nurses
Karen Balakas, PhD, RN, CNE; Lisa Steurer, MSN, RN, CPNP-PC, CPN; Terry Bryant, MBA, BSN, RN, NE-BC; Laurie Sparks, PhD, RN, CPNP

2009

Medication Adherence Among Adolescents Undergoing a Kidney Transplant
Lisa McCleave, MSN, RN; Verna Hendricks-Ferguson, PhD, RN

DRINK Study
Penny A. Scholl, BSN, RN, CCTC; Kristin Kullgren, PhD

Using Simulation-Based Education to Enhance Communication and Teamwork Among Health Care Professionals
Mara Bollini, MHA, RN; Margaret Hassler, MSN, RN; Karen Balakas, PhD, RN, CNE; James Fehr, MD; Patrick Ercole, MPH

2008

Pediatric Inpatient Falls Study
Patricia Jamerson, PhD, RN, CRA; Heidi Fields, MSN, RN, CPNP-BC

High Fidelity Simulation: Application for Staff Nurse Education
Margaret Hassler, MSN, RN; Margaret Bultas, PhD, RN, CPNP; Gail Rea, PhD, RN

NICU Nurses as NICU Parents
Renee Fishering, MSN, CPNP, NNP-BC; Ann Donze, MSN, NNP-BC; Jennifer Broeder, PhD, RN

Comparison of Noise Levels in Private Rooms versus Open Pod Unit Design in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Johanna Schloemann, MSN, NNP-BC, PNP-BC; Ann Donze, MSN, NNP-BC

Pediatric Peri-Operative RN Simulation Project
Beth Hankamer, MSN, RN, CAPA

A Study that Compares Infection Rates, Catheter Breakages and Occlusions in Children with Broviac Lines whose Families Attend an Educational Skills Proficiency Class
Robin Moushey, MSN, RN

Delayed Vomiting in Children and Adolescents with Cancer after Treatment with Aprepitant and Standard Anti-emetics for Highly Emetic Chemotherapy
Deborah Robinson, MSN, APRN-BC, PNP, CPON

2007

Promotion of Physical Activity and Prevention of Obesity in Children with Asthma
Deborah Loman, PhD, RN, CPNP-BC; Lisa Meadows, MSN, RN, PNP-BC

Family Needs and Family Management Styles of Family Caregivers of Children with Neurological Conditions During the Neurorehabilitative Phase
Sarah Weyhrich, BSN, RN, CPN; Margaret Williams, PhD, RN

Creating Opportunities for Parent Empowerment: A Program for Parents of Chronically Ill Children
Karen Balakas, PhD, RN, CNE; Charlotte Smock Brooks, BSN, RN;
Laurie Sparks, PhD, RN, CPNP; Rachel Miller, MSN, RN; Heather Christman, BSN, RN

Effect of Motivational Interviewing on Pediatric Asthma Management
Kimberly Stieglitz, PhD, RN, CPNP; Anne Borgmeyer, MSN, RN, CPNP; Patti Gyr, MSN, RN, CPNP

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