Letter From the Editor:                       
    
Welcome to this online journal published on the Missouri State University Department of Nursing Web Site. The purpose of this online journal is to highlight change projects completed by nursing students. The nursing program at Missouri State University is community-based.  Our students have approximately 60% of their clinical experiences in a variety of facilities and agencies that are not acute care focused. Nursing students work with an agency preceptor to identify, analyze, research, and implement change projects within that particular agency. A change project is any identified unaddressed need or issue, which if implemented, would facilitate the organization or service provided by the agency.  A synopsis of student projects is published at the first and middle of each month, with previous summaries archived by title for review. Each summary includes the project and purpose, the leadership theory used to implement the project, any challenges experienced with project implementation, and the project outcome.

 Susan Sims-Giddens

Ed D, RN

Dr. Sims-Giddens teaches the Leadership and Management in Nursing Course in the BSN program at Missouri State University.  Believing leadership is an inherent responsibility of nurses in health care access and delivery, nursing students are encouraged to engage in activities to better understand the professional role of nursing.  This practical application of classroom discussion for students results in student empowerment, active learning, and an improved quality of life for the residents of our community.

 

Issue 12-November 15, 2007
Sims-Giddens, S. (Ed.) and Morin, K. Personnel Policies and Procedures For an Agency Serving At-risk Adolescents
Sims-Giddens, S. (Ed.) and Myers, K. Implementing a New Patient Satisfaction Program

Issue 11-November 1, 2007
Sims-Giddens, S. (Ed.) and Mercier, C. Play for Life
Sims-Giddens, S. (Ed.) and Moriarty, H.  Increasing Patient Recruitment Skills For A Research Center

Issue 10-October 15, 2007
Sims-Giddens, S. (Ed.) and McDonald, J. Improving Family Beginnings
Sims-Giddens, S. (Ed.) and McGinley, R. Development of Immunization Clinics To Be Held in Individual Schools

Issue 9 - October 1, 2007
Sims-Giddens, S. (Ed.) and Lamb, M. Developing a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Program For A County Health Center 
Sims-Giddens, S. (Ed.) and Lowry, R.  Developing A Basic First Aid Kit & Information for Employees Serving A Homeless Population

Issue 8 - September 15, 2007
Sims-Giddens, S. (Ed.) and Kruse, K. Policies and Procedures for an Occupational Health Mobile Service
Sims-Giddens. S. (Ed.) and Kamolmasrat, E. Pandemic: A Plan for A Community Org. Serving a Homeless Population

Issue 7 - September 1, 2007
Sims-Giddens, S. (Ed.) and Irmen, J. Improving School Health Through Increased Awareness of School Injuries
Sims-Giddens, S. (Ed.) and Hollandsworth, K. Strengthening the Nurse-Client Relationship

 Issue 6 - July 15, 2007
Sims-Giddens, S. (Ed.) and Gengler, K. Implementing a Closed Staffing System
Sims-Giddens, S. (Ed.) and Heimsoth, C. Motivation Program to Improve Production, Performance, and Overall Employee Satisfaction

Issue 5 - July 1, 2007 
Sims-Giddens, S. (Ed.) and Drennon, P. Creating a Safe Haven for Homeless Men
Sims-Giddens, S. (Ed.) and Doty, S. Communication: You Are The Key To Success

Issue 4 - June 15, 2007
Sims-Giddens, S. (Ed) and Brim, A. - Medication Verification Program to Reduce Medication Errors.
Sims-Giddens, S. (Ed) and Davis, K. - Developing a Policy and Procedure for Tuberculosis Skin Testing.

Issue 3 - June 1, 2007
Sims-Giddens, S. (Ed) and Behr, M. - Analysis of Employee Surveys to Create an Effective Orientation in a Palliative Care Facility
Sims-Giddens, S. and Boyster, G. -  Mental Health Resource Guide for a Vulnerable Population

Issue 2 - May 21, 2007
Sims-Giddens, S. (Ed) and Anderson, D. – “Handing Off” Communication
Sims-Giddens, S. (Ed) and Atterberry, B. – Health Resources for a Vulnerable Population

Issue 1 - May 1, 2007
Jesika Hughes – Mercy Lifeline
Jessica Moschner - CNA Documentation

 

Comments about the online journal may be sent to Susan Sims-Giddens, Editor, at susansims-giddens@missouristate.edu.

Students from any nursing program may submit a project paper to be considered for publication.  Please contact  susansims-giddens@missouristate.edu for additional information and publishing criteria.