PLU's School of Nursing, Scholarship of Nursing Conference 2025
Anderson University Center
Friday, May 9, 2025 | 8:15 AM - 3:15 PM PST | FREE
Keynote Speaker (UC Room 133): Megan Kilpatrick, MSN, RN | Education Director, Washington State Nurses Association
“Novice to Expert”
“Megan Kilpatrick, MSN, RN has been the Education Director for the Washington State Nurses Association since January 2020. A Washington native, she grew up in central Washington and earned her BSN from Pacific Lutheran University in 2004 and her MSN from Seattle Pacific University in 2013. Over the course of her twenty-year career, she has worked in various specialties such as medical oncology, med-surg, outpatient infusion, clinical education, behavioral health, and geropsych. She is also an educated and trained Clinical Nurse Specialist, has previously served as a Pro Tem member of the Washington Board of Nursing, and is the current Treasurer of the Northwest affiliate of the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists.
Megan lives in Tacoma with her husband and two sons. In what spare time she has, she enjoys cooking, crafting, and spending time outside.“
Featuring: DNP Students Scholarly Projects and Posters & BSN, ELMSN & ABSN Posters
Nursing Scholarship Day Schedule
Friday May 9, 8:15 AM – 3:15 PM
8:15 AM – 9:00 AM | Keynote Speaker (UC Room 133): Megan Kilpatrick, MSN, RN | Education Director, Washington State Nurses Association
9:00 AM – 9:05 AM | Announcement of recipient for the Dean’s Teaching Excellence Award
Break | 9:05 AM – 9:15 AM
9:15 AM – 12:30 PM | Podium Presentations (AUC 133)
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM | Presentations #1-#4
10:15 AM – 11:15 PM | Presentations #5-#8
11:15 AM – 12:30 PM | Presentations #9-#13
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Poster Presentations (Scandinavian Center)
*set up: by 8:00 AM, take down by 12:00 PM
498 BSN Posters #24 – #53
799 DNP Posters #14-#23
Break | 12:30 PM – 12:45 PM
12:45 PM – 3:15 PM | Podium Presentations (AUC 133)
12:45 PM – 2:00 PM | Presentations #14-#18
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM | Presentations #19-#23
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Poster Presentations (Scandinavian Center)
*set up: by 12:30 PM, take down by 3:15 PM
404 BSN/ELM Posters #54 – #71
799 DNP Posters #1-#13
498 ABSN Posters #72 – #84
Faculty Posters #85 – #89
| Number | DNP Podium / Poster Presenter | Presentation Title |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erin Westmark | Exploring the Use of Mindful Eating in Overweight Individuals |
| 2 | Megan Bland | Addressing Stigma Among Healthcare Professionals Caring for Patients with OUD |
| 3 | Eunhee Jo | Utilizing the Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ) for Bipolar Disorder Screening in Primary Care |
| 4 | Diti Sheth | Implementing Screening Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) in a Primary Care Center |
| 5 | Megan Murphy | Assessing and Addressing Distress for Caregivers Caring for Oncology Patients |
| 6 | Dennise Robinson | Trauma-Informed Care in a School-Based Health Clinic |
| 7 | Saudia Hoosein | The Utilization of the Broset Violence Checklist in the Primary Care Setting |
| 8 | Patricia Pineda | Interdisciplinary Approach to Fall Prevention Using the Mobility Communication Board |
| 9 | Antonina Torchilo | Improving Nurse Satisfaction With a Procedural Checklist Implementation in the Setting of Transesophageal Echocardiograms (TEEs) and Cardioversion |
| 10 | Katya Zalevskaya | Incorporating Refill Reminders to improve Medication Adherence |
| 11 | Dillon Boland | The Effect of AI Scribes on Provider Burnout |
| 12 | Lindsay Montoya | Exploring Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing as Treatment for Anxiety |
| 13 | Roseanna Camacho | Examining the Utility of the STOP-Bang Questionnaire in Primary Care Settings |
| 14 | Adrian Brown | Human Papillomavirus Screening at a Private University |
| 15 | Emma Bui | Early ambulation to Prevent post op complications QI |
| 16 | Yoori Jeon | Standardizing Depression Screening for College Students |
| 17 | Jing Weng | Improving handoff effectiveness with a Standardized Handoff Tool in Post-Anesthesia Care Unit |
| 18 | Emma Kang | Improving fall risk assessment compliance rates by using the Johns Hopkins fall risk assessment tool. |
| 19 | Ayla Holt | Nursing Education and the Timely Treatment of Severe Range Blood Pressures in Pregnant and Postpartum Patients - A Pilot Project |
| 20 | Sambridhi Shrestha | Implementation of STEADI Toolkit for Fall Reduction |
| 21 | Gina Ferrel | Increasing Utilization of Motivational Interviewing with patients with Type II Diabetes |
| 22 | Annika Chan Thach | Implementing Intimate Partner Violence Screening in a Rural Primary Care |
| 23 | Ivy Carslay | Screening for Cannabis Use Disorder in Primary Care |
| Number | 498 BSN Posters 10 AM -12PM | Poster Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Savannah Wells | Radiation with Hyperthermia for Breast Cancer | |
| 25 | Elias Lee-Park | Gender-Affirming Care for Pregnant Gender Non-Conforming Individuals | |
| 26 | Lexie Fullerton | Supporting Children Facing Pediatric Anxiety Disorders | |
| 27 | Antonio Narciso-Rubio & Annika Marie Obsequio | Skin-to-Skin Contact on Neonatal Health and Development | |
| 28 | Ashley Weatherford | Effectiveness of Simulation-Based Training for Emergency Nurses | |
| 29 | Tim Jeong | From Forgetfulness to Concern: Subjective Cognitive Decline | |
| 30 | Emily Lackey | ICU Delirium: Early Identification and Management | |
| 31 | Ana Curtin & Alicia Jones | A Right to Die: Assisted Dying in Cases of Mental Illness | |
| 32 | Grayson Seymour | Effects of Prophylactic Antibiotics | |
| 33 | Leanne Emmi & Taylor Pimenta | Timely Nursing Interventions in Pediatric Sepsis | |
| 34 | Emma Tandara | Born in Culture: Supporting Cultural Birthing Practices in the Hospital | |
| 35 | Shreya Singh | The Impact of Nurse-Patient Communication on Patient Recovery | |
| 36 | Alisa Chen | Hospital Acquired Infections: A Look at Preventative Interventions | |
| 37 | Balraj Bains | Pressure Injuries in Bed Bound Individuals | |
| 38 | Dianne Ferrer & Simonne Sizer | How Emergency Departments Fail Patients in Suicidal Crisis | |
| 39 | Zoe Peek & Carmella Abad | Promoting Safe Sleep: Preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) | |
| 40 | Marcella Stewart | Pulmonary Embolism: A Potential Risk of Birth Control Pills | |
| 41 | Taren Massey | Preventing Refeeding Syndrome in Undernourished Clients | |
| 42 | Emma Lindekugel | Effects of Family Presence During Cardiac Arrest Events | |
| 43 | Cammi Liu & Isaac Villamil | The Role of Early Intervention in Managing Pediatric Eczema | |
| 44 | Wilter Oyongo & Felis Ibrahim | Geriatric Anesthesia challenges | |
| 45 | Noor Almayahi & Ayla Randolph | Early Recognition and Management of Adult Sepsis | |
| 46 | Gabriel Schauer | Up, Up, and Away: Pediatric Flight Nurses to the Rescue | |
| 47 | Prentice Catlin | Reducing Birth Trauma | |
| 48 | Irene Gathere & Jessicah Ndungu | The Effectiveness of Play Therapy in Children | |
| 49 | Emily Hinrichsen | Behind the smile: Navigating mental well-being of East Asian Youth | |
| 50 | Veronica Ballesteros & Sarah Yew | Navigating Diabetes Management in Filipino Households: The Role of Diet and Culture | |
| 51 | Ella Doane & Guadalupe Perez-Dolores | Milk-induced anemia | |
| 52 | Tiana Jackson & Gracie Fitzwater | Disparities in Pain Management among different patient populations | |
| 53 | Sarah Shackles | Breaking the stereotypes: an OCD awareness poster |
| Number | 404 ELM Posters 1PM -3PM | Poster Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | Claudia Bintinger , Adam Haley & Aaron Powell | Roadblocks to Health: Afghan Women's Journey to Care | |
| 55 | Jenni Chang, Payton Brose & Bellul Samson | Patient Autonomy: China and US | |
| 56 | Jude Aguon, Judy Ann Cabico & Alexia Hang | A Comparative Review of the US and the Philippines: Nursing Shortages Negatively Impact Access and Quality of Healthcare | |
| 57 | Oredolapo Katchner, Ray Meyers & Jackline Muriithi | Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Mexico vs United States | |
| 58 | Jessika Wynn, Monica O’Neil & Naomi Jumba | Mind Matters: Contrasting Mental Health Challenges in the U.S. and Vietnam | |
| 59 | Leanne Kehoe, Huma Munshi & Cece Thao | Where the Roads End, So Does Healthcare: The struggle of India’s 900 million rural residents | |
| 60 | Allison Dubbs, Johanna Zamora & Madison Martz | Examining Health and Related Systems: U.S.- Canada Comparison |
| Number | 404 BSN Posters 1PM - 3PM | Poster Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Karlie Hatch, Paola Gonzalez-Rodriguez, Thida Chau, & Pearl Repunte | Organ Donation Across Borders: How Policy, Culture, and Awareness Shape Organ Donation in Indonesia & the USA | |
| 62 | Yajaira Gonzalez-Aparicio, Kloe Salazar, Lois Yoo & Natalie Hedlund | Maternal Mortality: An Urgent Need for Equity U.S. vs. Singapore | |
| 63 | Manaia Vaifale, Bushra Muqabel, Angelo Baylon & Alexia Mangubat | Factors Influencing Quality of Life: Netherland vs. USA | |
| 64 | Myra Delle Cabrera, Michelle Andresen, Naomi Larson & Nikkilynn Tross | Postpartum Traditions: East Meets West | |
| 65 | Adrian Palomares-Gutierrez, Gilbert Muiruri, Thien Phu & Vincent Nguyen | The Impact of Tobacco and Alcohol Use in Vietnam Compared to the USA | |
| 66 | Jenna Becia, Alicia Gwerder, Anna Huffman & Colin Ries | Two Nations, Two Challenges: Navigating Healthcare Access in North America | |
| 67 | Sung Min (Aileen) Kim, Brianna Brum, Melinda Jukic & Tracy Mwagoti | NAURU: A Small Island with Big Health Consequences | |
| 68 | Jevon Ryan Ignaco, Joan Warui, Elliot Eaton & Jennifer Davison | Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Tuberculosis in the Philippines | |
| 69 | Bailey Johnson, Dylan Dang & Callie Simmonds | United States vs Switzerland: Exploring Life Expectancy Through An Intersectional Lens | |
| 70 | Nicci Wagner, Katelyn French, Jess Cromis & Nazar Golub | Germany vs. U.S. Healthcare: A Tale of Two Patients How Policy Shapes Access, Affordability & Recovery | |
| 71 | Khadra Barow, Genaya Herbert & Emily Loehmer | Stroke Management in Sweden: A Comparative Review |
| Number | 498 ABSN Posters 1PM - 3PM | Poster Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | Angelica Caritativo & Nicole Niven | Emotional Resilience and Coping: Strategies to Prevent Nurse Burnout | |
| 73 | Lindsey Muiznieks & Samantha Nowakowski | Nurse's Role in Combating Antibiotic Resistance | |
| 74 | Katherine Peebles & Glory Farrell | Breaking the Cycle: Community-Driven Solutions for Asthma Prevention | |
| 75 | Yobachinia Frazier | The WOMB Model: A Culturally Holistic Framework for Maternal Justice and Liberation | |
| 76 | Thanh Tran | Urinary Incontinence in Postpartum Individuals | |
| 77 | Je Houng Yoo | Are We All Going Blind? The Clear Truth Behind Cataracts | |
| 78 | Lois McCurdy | COPD and Health Literacy: A U.S. Oaxaca Comparison of Intervention Strategies | |
| 79 | Jack Donnelly | Enhancing Cardiovascular Health: The Crucial Role of Screening in Women | |
| 80 | Sapna Sarwari | CAR-T Cell Therapy: Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment | |
| 81 | Kindra Bell | Breaking the Silence: Black Women's Mental Health | |
| 82 | Sydney Balogh | Opioid Use Disorder: Creating New Pathways | |
| 83 | Nava Safari | The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on Health Outcomes: Nursing Interventions | |
| 84 | Tiffany Alejo & Yanely Urbina | Amniotic Fluid Embolism: Comprehensive Review |
| Number | Faculty Posters 1PM -3PM | Poster Title |
|---|---|---|
| 85 | Gordon West | A validation experiment: Utilizing ultraviolet light to disinfect high-use nursing equipment |
| 86 | Daniel Cline, SarahAnn McFadden, & Kristina Kenning: | Ungrading and Competency-Based Education: Aligning Our Academic and Practice Values |
| 87 | Carrie Ann Matyac & Mary Ellen Biggersttaff | Controlled Substances Prescribing Patterns: A Comparative Analysis |
| 88 | Kristen Ziegler-Horwath, Melissa Carson, & SarahAnn McFadden: | Effect of a Maternal Newborn Immersion Program on Nursing Student Learning |
| 89 | Hannah Pye, Kristina Kenning, Sarah Ann McFadden & Jodi Erickson | Evaluating the Evaluation: Improving Quality of Data on Clinical Competency |
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