Tennessee Yearbook 2020

TNA VIRTUAL CONFERENCE | 2020: YEAR OF THE NURSE
A dependent-samples t-test was used for data analysis.
Findings:
There was a statistically significant decrease in CTAS-2 scores from time 1 to time 2, with a probability of
< .001. The mean decrease in CTAS-2 scores was 10.8 points, with a 95% confidence interval.
Cohen’s d calculations and a post-hoc analysis resulted in a large effect size (d = .936), further supporting
the significance of the results. The null hypothesis indicted that a cognitive-behavioral intervention will not
influence test anxiety scores in first semester BSN students. Results from the dependent-samples t-test
indicated there was a significant decrease in cognitive test anxiety scores after the CBI, thereby allowing for
the rejection of the null hypothesis.
Recommendations for Practice/Research:
This project demonstrates that test anxiety interventions do not require a significant amount of time or
financial resources. Programs and institutions benefit from low attrition. New graduates can benefit from
decreased test anxiety resulting in improved NCLEX pass rates.
An increase in positive coping mechanisms may improve patient care. Nurses are leaving the profession at a
rapid rate because of the high work stress levels (Yang et al.). Positive coping strategies assist nurses to find
physical, mental, and emotional balance according to Akbar et al. Education on coping strategies should
begin early in nursing school to aid in success, as well as ease of transition into the workforce.
Problem Addressed:
Improving NICU Parent Perception Through Nurse Leader Rounds
Stephanie Abbu, DNP, RN, CNML (Presenter)
Nurse leader rounding initiative in a 100-bed Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) within an
academic medical center. Every year nearly 15 percent of babies born in the United States (about half a
million) are admitted to the NICU for a variety of health conditions. The most common reason is prematurity
(born before 37 weeks gestation). NICU admissions also include birth defects, breathing difficulties, and
infections, among other factors. Providing family-centered care and excellent patient care experiences is a
priority for many NICUs, yet the challenge remains to create and sustain measurable success.
Objectives:
After attending this presentation/discussion, the conference participant will identify steps in effective
nurse leader rounding: how to include parents and families as improvement partners, measure and manage
patient experience in real-time, and automate the process to ‘manage up’ staff members.
Methods/Procedures:
Set out to create an effective, standardized approach to daily nurse leader rounding with the goals of
integrating parents and families as improvement partners, measure and manage patient experience in realtime,
and automate the process to ‘manage up’ staff members. Held team huddle to decide to implement
rounds. Brainstormed ways to round (Ask about patient experience so far? Anyone that made hospital
stay ‘extra special’? Concerns that need to be addressed. Follow-up if needed.), process for tracking unit
admissions and discharges, and plan for documenting rounding and follow-up process. Set targets for
timeline to round on a family, communication among leadership team to ensure families are seen as soon
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