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Publication Workplace Violence: How to Care for the Caregiver(2023-05) Low, Lisa M.Workplace violence (WPV) is a significant and increasing concern affecting healthcare workers worldwide. Much research has been conducted to examine the prevalence of workplace violence; however, fewer research studies have examined educational interventions that deal with the emotional stress associated with caring for aggressive patients. The systematic integrated literature review was completed to explore and answer the question as to whether simulation training would support employees in decreasing anxiety while working with a volatile patient population. The proposed educational project was formulated to enlighten key stakeholders in healthcare facilities that simulation training can not only support employees, but also reduce costs associated with lost time and injury. Moreover, simulation training can provide employees with knowledge and skills, practiced in a safe environment, all while gaining new perspectives on the patient’s experience. Healthcare organizations experiencing workplace violence can easily implement simulation training as an effective tool and a tangible solution to mitigate the harmful effects of workplace violence.Publication THE EXPERIENCES OF NURSING FACULTY WITH SCIENCE EDUCATION(2023-04-20) Sauda, Valerie C.Nursing curricula have included science courses since early in the 1900s. The influence of faculty on inclusion of science coursework in nursing curriculum is one area in nursing education that has not been well researched. As nursing faculty have significant roles in development of nursing curriculum, a dissection of how faculty history, values and beliefs about the significance of science education, is the focus of this study. A qualitative grounded theory approach (Charmaz, 2014) was used to interview nurse educators about their personal experiences with sciences across their own educational experience. Interviews were coded and themes developed. Using the themes, a model of the interface between the lived science experiences of nursing faculty within personal educational experience and science identity was formed from the study themes. Outcomes from the study include 1) science identity is influenced by personal history of faculty encompassing nursing identity, 2) nursing faculty in general do not identify as “scientists” and 3) gender may play a “hidden role” in nursing faculty science identity. As a result of the study, further research questions were developed including 1) f nurse educators do not identify as “scientists” and have not had significant meaningful connection with sciences (besides “fun” experiences), how can curriculum in nursing education change to meet the innovation needs and demands of an interprofessional environment of healthcare effectively and give voice to nursing? and 2) hidden gender messaging may need to be uncovered and evaluated further in a primarily female driven nursing curriculum to support nursing students based on gender or other barriers identified in STEM education literature.Publication RACIALLY CONCORDANT CARE IN THE TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION IN AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN(2023-04-20) Nyambo, Leslie; Bedi, SarahPostpartum depression (PPD) is part of the postpartum mood disorders experienced by women during the postpartum stage. It is characterized by feelings of extreme sadness, depressed mood, and loss of interest in formerly liked activities (Liu et al., 2015). Postpartum depression (PPD) is an ongoing issue notably for African American women. Ethnic, cultural, physiological, and demographic factors all play a role in the high prevalence of PPD in African American women compared to Caucasian women. Racially concordant and culturally aware peripartum care is crucial in the prevention, and treatment of PPD among African American women. Racially concordant care is one that is provided by a healthcare provider of the same racial or ethnic background as the patient (Shen et al., 2019). Its preference among minority populations is vastly due to the evidence that it greatly reduces instances of racism and bias, and increases patient satisfaction (Shen et al., 2019). The review method of the research was done using the PICO question, “In African American women, what is the effect of racially concordant perinatal care on the prevention and treatment of postpartum depression compared with discordant care within the postpartum period?” Using CINAHL Ultimate database, research of relevant literature was conducted using the following key terms: African American women, racially concordant care, and postpartum depression. Evidence-based practices such as racially concordant care and culturally-aware practices are important and should be implemented in nursing education as part of lowering health disparities. While racially concordant care for every African American mother might not be feasible, nurses that are informed and able to provide culturally sensitive screenings and postpartum care are crucial in decreasing the prevalence of postpartum depression in African American women.