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V101: Bowel Preparation for Hospitalized Elderly Patients with Cognitive Impairment and/or Dementia

Track: Evidence-based Practice, Quality Improvement, and Research

• Irish Degollado, MSN, RN, CMSRN; Genevieve Aloro, MSN-RN, CMSRN;Jasmine Brown, BSN, RN, CMSRN

The current bowel preparation practice for hospitalized, elderly patients with cognitive impairment and/or dementia admitted in an inpatient setting undergoing colonoscopy can be challenging, especially with the use of high-volume bowel prep administered nocturnally. These circumstances pose clinical and safety risks as well as ethical concerns. This Evidenced-based Practice (EBP) Project is focused on exploring the best practices for bowel preparation protocols for this vulnerable population undergoing colonoscopy while delivering comprehensive interdisciplinary care to address their unique needs.

V102: Reducing Falls: An Evidence-Based Practice, Professional Governance Approach

Track: Evidence-based Practice, Quality Improvement, and Research

• C Preston Lewis, DNP, MSN, RN, CCRN, CGNC, HACP-CMS-IC; Jon Nicole Tate, MSN, RN; Keisha Owens, MSN, RN; Courtney Gee Hollingsworth, MSN, RN, HACP-CMS

Gain insight how one rural community teaching facility began the journey to rebuild professional practice post-pandemic through adoption of professional governance that generated >75% reduction of total monthly falls within the first six months. Learn how daily use of professional governance increases engagement, retention, and excellence in outcomes.

V103: AMSN's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee: Improving Health Equity Through Allyship

Track: Professional Development

• Angela Simmons, PhD, RN, NEA-BC; Anna Takaku, MSN, RN, GERO-BC

In this session, we will explore allyship as a means of supporting the rights and well-being of marginalized or underrepresented groups. Nurses can be powerful allies for patients by understanding their needs, advocating for their rights, and promoting health equity. Through cultural competence, active listening, patient education, and systemic advocacy, nurses can contribute to a more inclusive and equitable healthcare system.

Morning Break

V104: You are NOT a Lift!

Track: Creating and Sustaining Healthy Practice Environments

• Jamie Dausilio, DNP, RN, CRRN, NEA-BC, MRM-C

You Are NOT a Lift! introduces the Bedside Mobility Assessment Tool as a practical approach to safer patient mobility. Learn how this tool empowers nurses, reduces injuries, and transforms bedside care — one confident step at a time.

V105: Compassionate End of Life Care: Application of the Evidence

Track: Clinical Practice

• Angela Muzzy, RN, MSN, CCRN, CNS-BC; Susan Bohnenkamp, MS, RN, ACNS-BC, CCM

A peaceful death is desired by all of us — not only for ourselves, but for our families and the patients entrusted with our care.  And while as nurses we understand that caring for the dying comes with our roles, most of us had limited academic preparation for this physical, spiritual and emotional process. The goal of this program is to share both foundational as well as current guidelines that encompass symptom management and the alleviation of actual or perceived suffering and to offer the audience evidence-based tools to bring into their own practice.   

Lunch Break

V106: Empowering Med-Surg Nurses: Leveraging AI for Lean Six Sigma and Project Management

Track: Creating and Sustaining Healthy Practice Environments

• Katherine Taylor Pearson, DNP, RN, NI-BC, CLSSBB, CPBI, CPHIMS, CKM; Andrew Awoniyi, ND, RN, NI-BC; Carolyn Harmon, PhD, DNP, RN. NI-BC; Julie Jones, MS, RN, NI-BC; Jamie Wolf, MSHI, BSN, RN, NI-BC MSHI, BSN, RN, NI-BC

This interactive session empowers med-surg nurses to harness the power of AI tools to enhance Lean Six Sigma and project management efforts on the front lines of care. Participants will explore practical use cases, including streamlining documentation, reducing delays, and improving communication using AI-driven workflows. Attendees will learn how to apply Lean Six Sigma principles in real-time problem-solving supported by generative AI. Leave equipped with tools and inspiration to lead meaningful change in your unit — no prior tech expertise required.

V107: Hypoglycemia Debrief: Real-Time Education & Escalation Strategies

Track: Evidence-based Practice, Quality Improvement, and Research

• Sarah Ellis, BSN, RN, CMSRN; Slavica Dimitrijevic,RN, BSN, CMSRN

To address hypoglycemia risks and improve patient care on an intermediate care unit, a structured post-hypoglycemia debrief was introduced. This initiative creates a collaborative environment where providers  analyze hypoglycemic incidents in real-time, discuss contributing factors, and identify effective interventions. By  integrating this practice, the healthcare team can enhances their awareness and improves diabetes management,  thereby ensuring greater patient safety.

V108: Age-Friendly care: How the little things add up to improve outcomes

Track: Evidence-based Practice, Quality Improvement, and Research

• Alaina Ena, RN, MN, GERO-BC, CMSRN

This session will provide an overview of the Age-Friendly Health Systems initiative and the 4Ms of Geriatric best practices-- what Matters, Mobility, Mentation, and Medications. The session will describe improved quality outcomes at a large academic teaching hospital, when inpatient care included pieces of all 4Ms. The goal of this session is to demonstrate that starting small-scale improvement work can add up to significantly improved outcomes for those most vulnerable hospitalized older adults. 

Afternoon Break

V109: Multitasking Mayhem: Priority Pursuit

Track: Professional Development

• Carol Hooven-Ormandy, MSN, RN, CMSRN; Angela Carter, MSN, BSN, RN, CLC; Sarah Spradlin, BSN, RN

This session explores a simulation-based approach designed to strengthen time management and prioritization skills among nurse residents in a medical-surgical setting. Participants engage in a high-fidelity scenario with a complex patient, facing gamified distractions that require multitasking, delegation, and effective communication-mirroring the dynamic environment of a med/surg unit. The simulation, grounded in adult learning theory and Benner’s Novice-to-Expert framework, fosters critical thinking and teamwork while providing a safe space for experiential learning. Evaluations indicate that the experience significantly enhances residents’ confidence and competence in managing competing priorities and making timely clinical decision.

V110: Effects of Early Ambulation in the Geriatric Population on Length of Stay

• Rachel Dodge, RN, CMSRN; Norma Dawson, MPH

Improving the care of health system elders has garnered significant attention with innovative research that focuses on a person’s essential needs to ensure their physical and psychosocial well-being needs are met. In particular, the fundamentals of care framework provides (Weeks, 2024) support for the advancement of knowledge and outcomes for evidence-based practice and quality improvement. However, an aspect that remains unexplored is the impact of fundamentals of care on health system elders in regards to length of stay at a critical access hospital. 

V111: The Journey of An Accredited Multi-State Medical Surgical RN Residency Program

• Julianne Luttrell, MS, RN, CNL, NPD-BC

This session will take learners on the journey of a large health system's implementation, maintenance, and accreditation of a Medical Surgical Nurse Residency program.  Session attendees will learn how to program is structured, including a topic outline and sample class activities. Outcome measures will be described as well as strategies for maintaining program consistency across several hospitals.