Every September students from the School of Nursing join forces with students from the Schools of Medicine and Health Sciences to help local senior citizens learn to prevent fall-related injuries. According to the National Council on Aging, falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans. The free annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day is held on the North Haven Campus.
Seniors visit a model apartment at Quinnipiac that is set up with fall risks, including rugs that aren't properly anchored or walkers that are poorly maintained. Participants learn about the importance of finding a good balance and exercise program; monitoring medications with health care providers or pharmacists; and having regular vision and hearing checks.
A book about caring for LGBTQ+ patients written by Tyler Traister, assistant professor of nursing at Quinnipiac, has been recognized by the American Journal of Nursing as one of its books of the year.
“I am beyond humbled and thankful to the American Journal of Nursing for recognizing my book with this award,” Traister said. “Most professional nursing programs do not have enough time to provide the depth of content necessary to address LGBTQ+ patients' needs. My goal in writing this book was to help close this gap by motivating and influencing nurses to learn more about the population. This text will build readers' confidence and knowledge to exemplify care excellence to all patients.”
“Tyler’s work is of critical importance to our healthcare system,” said Lisa O’Connor, dean of QU’s School of Nursing. “This recognition by the American Journal of Nursing will call out the need for all of nursing to learn more about how to care for this population. Having his expertise and enthusiasm in teaching our nursing students and colleagues how to better care for LGBTQ+ patients is an asset to our school, the profession and healthcare overall.”
Course projects enable students to learn through a combination of experiences. By applying knowledge and skills from different disciplines, students are able to challenge themselves through learning in a hands-on and creative way. Through self-driven or team projects, students are able to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Kate Pfeiffer, clinical associate professor and director of the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner program, has found a connection between air pollution and mental health.
“Research has associated air pollution with brain changes and increased anxiety and depression. There is also evidence connecting air pollution exposure to increased risk for dementia and schizophrenia,” Pfeiffer said.
Pfeiffer shared steps individuals can take to reduce exposure to harmful air pollutants.
Doctor of Nursing Practice alumna Lindita Vinca, MS ’12, DNP ’17, established the non-profit organization Connecticut Dermatology Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Organization to inspire and empower providers with educational experiences, networking opportunities and a supportive community.
Since its inception, the organization has achieved several significant accomplishments that have greatly advanced its mission to support dermatology advanced practice providers in the Northeast. Of these accomplishments, the Connecticut Dermatology Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Organization has established annual conferences, creating a strong network of dermatology advanced practice professionals across the northeast region and providing continuous educational opportunities for providers to stay up-to-date on the latest advancements.
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