Harris, B. et al. (2005). "The Use of Aromatherapy to Enhance Sleep in the Addiction Recovery Patient."
Bufe, G. (2006) [Site Principal Investigator]. "Post-Baccalaureate Nurse Residency Program Demonstration Project Evaluation Study." (Multi-Site Principal Investigator: Krugman, M. PhD, RN, University of Colorado Hospital).
Bufe, G. (2006). "NewYork-Presbyterian Nursing Residency Program."
Research Completed
Currie, L., Baaken, S., Bufe, G., & Mellino, L. (2005). "The Evaluation of Fall-Injury Prevention Policy with Concurrent Validation of Fall-Injury Risk Assessment Instrument."
Manzano, W. & Bufe, G. (2006) [Site Principal Investigator and Site Co-Investigator]. "How Nurses Spend Their Time: A Multi-Site Baseline Study in Preparation for Electronic Health Record Implementation and Evidence-Based Inpatient Unit Design." (Multi-Site Principal Investigators: Chow, M. DNSc, RN, FAAN and Hendrich, A. RN, MS, FAAN)
Research Utilization Projects
Espinosa, L., Harris, B., Armstrong-Muth, J. et al. (2006). "Milieu Improvement Project"
Tiase, V., Smith, M., Colopinto, K., Pierrel, E., Nicklis, K., Heckman, B. (2006). "Being Warm is "Cool": Increasing Patient Comfort and Autonomy Through Perioperative Warming"
Funded Grant Submissions
Manzano, W., Rentas, J., & Bufe, G. (2006) $300,000 over 3 years for the NewYork-Presbyterian Nursing Residency Program funded by the Jonas Center for Nursing Excellence
Harris, B. (2006) $2,000 for "The Use of Aromatherapy to Enhance Sleep in the Addiction Recovery Patient" awarded by Sigma Theta Tau
Awards and Recognition
6 Tower staff were awarded by the Advances in Nursing Magazine "Knowledge Award"
Agir-Donnelly, C. received the Clinical Leadership Award from the American Academy of Medical Surgical Nursing in September 2006.
Boyle, S. (2006) New York University College of Nursing Grace E. Davidson Award.
Boyle, S. (2004-2007) Robert Wood Johnson Executive Nurse Fellowship
Costello, F., RN, BSN, LMSW, CCRN New York Times Nurse of the Year Awards -Honorable Mention for Nursing Education
Costello, F., RN, BSN, LMSW, CCRN New York Daily News- 50 Unsung Nursing Heroes of NYC.
Dittrich, D. senior staff nurse, received honorable mention for Nurse of Distinction by the New York Times in October of 2006.
DiMola, C. Nursing Spectrum Regional Finalist for Teaching.
Fahey, K. received the Nursing Excellence award in May of 2006
Kyne, C. Patient Care Director received the Nursing Excellence Award for Management in May 2006
Manente, L. RN received the Nursing Excellence Award in May 2006
Manzano, W. Nursing Spectrum Regional Finalist for Advancing and Leading the Profession.
Manzano, W. Preceptor of the Year, New York University College of Nursing, 2006.
Sahni, M. Patient Care Director of general pediatrics, received the Nursing Excellence Leadership Award at WC in May of 2006.
Tirado, B. Nursing Spectrum Regional Finalist for Community Service
Woyce, M. Clinical Nurse Specialist received the Jean Ferguson Award for Excellence in Pediatric Oncology Nursing Education 2006
Presentations
Abuedo, R. RNC, Patient Care Director presented Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital Webcast "Nasal Bubble CPAP"
Alden, N. RN MPH, Roberts, J. PhD, Rabbitts, A. RN MS, Yurt, R. MD FACS " Mental illness within a burn population" to the American Burn Association Annual Meeting 2006.
Alden, N. RN MPH, Bessey, P. MD FACS, Rabbitts, A. RN MS, Hyden, P. MD JD, Yurt, R. MD FACS "Tap Water Scalds Among Seniors and the Elderly: Socioeconomics and Implications for Prevention" to the American Burn Association Annual Meeting 2006.
Alden, N. RN, Hyden, P. MD JD, Rabbitts, RN MS, Bessey, P. MD FACS, Yurt, R. MD FACS "The efficacy of current tap water scald prevention legislation" at the Annual Mid-Atlantic Burn Conference 2006
Angeles, A. RN, MS, CCRN. May 20, 2006. Primary Speaker, "Waiting to Exhale: Which Patient will Benefit from Lung Transplantation," National Teaching Institute, American Association of Critical Care Nurses. Anaheim, California.
Angeles, A. RN, MS, CCRN. May 20, 2006. Co-Presenter, "Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery: An Emerging Trend," National Teaching Institute, American Association of Critical Care Nurses. Anaheim, California.
Armstrong Muth, J. MS, RN "DBT & Caring for Borderline Personality Disorder Patients in the Generalized Acute Care Setting" for Samaritan Hospital; Troy, NY
Armstrong Muth, J. MS, RN "Borderline Personality Disorder and DBT 24/7 in the Acute Care Setting" for Samaritan Hospital; Troy, NY.
Bello, M. (2006). "Obstetrical Triage in an Ambulatory Setting" to the March of Dimes
Bello, M. (2006). Legal Panel Discussion at the Regional Perinatal Leadership Conference.
Bessey, P. MD FACS, O'Sullivan, G. SA, Yurt, R. MD FACS, Rabbitts, A. RN MS, Alden, N. RN, A Houng MD "Albumin and burn shock: Time for a re-assessment?" at the Annual Mid-Atlantic Burn Conference 2006
Bessey, P. MD FACS, Macklay, H. RN, Breznak, K. MS RD "Tight glycemic control: Can it be done safety in the Burn Unit?" at the Annual Mid-Atlantic Burn Conference 2006
Boyle, S. Keynote Address Sigma Theta Tau Alpha Zeta Induction
Boyle, S. (2006) "Unit Culture-The Missing Link?" to New York Presbyterian Healthcare System Chief Nursing Officers Forum.
Colon, A. RN, MSN and Macek, M. RN, presented "Child Abducted A Parents Nightmare: It Can Happen To You" at RFID and Emergent Technology for Hospital and Health Care Systems to Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Cardiac Core Conference
Cosgrove, A. MSN, NNP, RNC presented "Fetal and Transitional Circulation" to Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Cardiac Core Conference
Diaz, M. RNC presented "Post-operative Management: A Nurses Role" to Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Cardiac Core Conference
Dove, N. RNC and Malenzi, F. RNC, Director of Nursing presented at the National Association of Neonatal Nurses Leadership Forum "NICU Facility Design and Family Support Services" to Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Cardiac Core Conference
Gallagher, J., MD, Houng, A. MD, Rabbitts, A. RN MS, Alden, N. RN, Bessey, P. MD, FACS, RW Yurt MD,FACS "Does mechanical ventilation alter fluid requirements in burn shock" at the Annual Mid-Atlantic Burn Conference 2006
Golub, Z., Clinical Nurse Specialist presented at Children's Hospital of Omaha "Nursing Presence: The Ethics of Care in the NICU"
Golub, Z. Clinical Nurse Specialist presented at New York City Association of Neonatal Nurses "Helping Parents Achieve Successful Breast-feeding in the NICU" to Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Cardiac Core Conference
Harris, B. "Depression" for local cable Television Program, 2006
Harris, B. "Stigma in children and adolescents." to Orange County BOCES May, 2006.
Hopgood, B. MD, Bessey, P. MD FACS, Thorpe, J. RN, Blanton, J. RN, Alden, N. RN MPH, Yurt, R. MD FACS "Degloving injuries managed in a Burn Center" to the American Burn Association Annual Meeting 2006.
Kaplan, M. (2006) "Size Matters: How Poor Diet and Physical Inactivity Contribute to Cancer Risk" to ONS Institutes of Learning.
Lippmann, J. RPAC, Rabbitts, A. RN MS, Alden, N. RN MPH, Yurt, R. MD FACS "Recognition of pediatric fire play by burn care providers" to the American Burn Association Annual Meeting 2006.
Manalac, M. RN BSN, Gibbons, L. RN BSN, Rabbitts, A. RN MS, Alden, N. RN MPH, Yurt, R. MD FACS "Burns related to clothing ignition: More fuel for the fire?" to the American Burn Association Annual Meeting 2006.
Manzano, W. Keynote Address, "Rising to the Challenge," Philippine Nurses Association-NYC Chapter, Biennial Induction and Awards Benefit Gala, New York, 2006.
Manzano, W. "Labor Perspectives and Nursing Unionization" to Health Management Academy, CNO Forum, California, 2006.
Manzano, W. "Best Practices to Increase Organizational and Cultural Commitment Among Nurses," World Congress Leadership Summit for Senior Healthcare Nurse Executives, Illinois, 2006.
Manzano, W. "Nurses are Leaders: From the Bedside to the Boardroom," New York City Chapter, AACN Learning Institute, New York, 2006.
Manzano, W. "Inspiring Effective Collaboration: A Key Strategy for Advancing Patient-Centered Care," 5th International Conference, Philippine Nurses Association of America, Inc, Hawaii, 2006.
Martinez, S. RN and Rivera, J. RN presented at Institute of maternal and Perinatal Conference, Mexico "How to Use Nasal CPAP"
Martinez, S. RN and Rivera, J. RN presented at Institute of Maternal and Perinatal Conference, Peru "How to Use Nasal CPAP" and "Pre and Post Surgical Care of Neonates"
McCready, M. RN presented at Regional Perinatal Network "Mentoring Stars"
O'Brien, K. PT DPT, Hunter, H. PT, Macklay, H. RN MA, Yurt, R. MD FACS "Prophylactic use of gel head cushions on the Burn Unit" to the American Burn Association Annual Meeting 2006.
Pados, B. NNP research study from XI chapter of sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing "Mothers Experiences Using a silicone Nipple Shield for Breastfeeding Their Preterm Infants"
Persky, G (2006). "Inspiring Effective Collaboration-A key Strategy for Advancing Patient Centered Care." To Greater New York Organization of Nurse Executives.
Persky, G (2006). "Aspiring Nurse Leader" series to nurses looking to advance in their careers in New York.
Quinn, P. RN, MPH and Elizabeth Wedemeyer, MD presented at NACHRI in "Partnership and Care: A Model of Collaborative Physician and Nursing Leadership"
Rabbitts, A. RN MS, Alden, N. RN MPH, Yurt, R. MD FACS "Outdoor recreational burns in the city: A unique need for prevention?" to the American Burn Association Annual Meeting 2006.
Rabbitts, A. RN MS, Alden, N. RN, Yurt, R. MD FACS "Contact Burns: A Continuing Need for Prevention" at the Annual Mid-Atlantic Burn Conference 2006
Rabbitts, A. RN MS, Alden, N. RN, Bessey, P. MD FACS, Conlin, T. RN, Yurt, R. MD FACS "Burn prevention begins at home" at the Annual Mid-Atlantic Burn Conference 2006
Reilly, J. PA-C, Alden, N. RN, See, B. MS, Bessey, P. MD FACS, Rabbitts, A. RN MS, Larone, D. PhD, Yurt, R. MD FACS "Use of Polymyxin B in the treatment of multidrug-resistant (MDR) Acinetobacter baumannii infection on a burn unit" at the Annual Mid-Atlantic Burn Conference 2006
Rivera, J. RN presented "A Nurses Role: Taking Care of Neonates with CHD" to Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Cardiac Core Conference
Rivera, R. "Powered by Insights and AACN Initiatives to the NYC Chapter of the AACN. November 2006
Rohan, P. RN presented "Preparing the Baby for the OR: A Nurses Role" to Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Cardiac Core Conference.
Schwartz, S.B. MD, Rothrock, M. BA, Bendell, C. BA, Kamat, A. BA, Midgett, M. RN, Abshire, J. RN, Biebighauser, K. RN, Staiano-Coico, L. PhD, Yurt, R. MD, FACS "Impact of Diabetes upon Burn Injury" to the American Burn Association Annual Meeting 2006.
Tirado, A. and Cooper, S. presented "Graft Rejection Detection: Nursing Care and Improving Outcomes" to the New York City Chapter of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses.
Warner, L. "Snoezelen Environment" poster presentation to 20th Annual APNA conf, October 2006.
Alden, N., Rabbitts A, Yurt, R.Contact burns: is further prevention necessary? J Burn Care Res. 2006 Jul-Aug;27(4):472-5.
Castelli, C. Editorial Response in Advance for Nurses Magazine, Oct. 2006.
Chin, S., Hope, L, & Christos, P. (2006) "Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating the Effects of Cobedding on Weight Gain and thPhysiologic Regulation in Preterm Twins in the NICU." Advances in Neonatal Care 6(3): 142-149.
Dibiasie, A. MS, CNNP publication in Neonatal Network Nov/Dec 2006 issue (vol 25, No 6, P393-403): "Evidence-Based Review of Retinopathy of Prematurity Prevention in VLBW and ELBW Infants"
Garabino, D. (2006) "Don't let the pen kill your career" The Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Issues.
Hanna, D., & Romana, M. Debriefing after a crisis: Helping professional staff rebalance. /Accepted for publication in Nursing Management, 2007.
Hartl R, Gerber L., Iacono, L., Ni Q, Lyons K., Ghajar J. Direct transport within an organized state trauma system reduces mortality in
patients with severe traumatic brain injury.
J Trauma. 2006 Jun 6(6):1250-6; discussion 1256. PMID: 16766968 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Kaplan, M. (In Press) Understanding and Managing Oncologic Emergencies: A Resource for Nurses, Ed., Oncology Nurses Society Publishing.
Manzano, W., Arnold L., Jones S., Holocek N., Kerfoot K., Bisbee G. "Toward a Greater Understanding of Health System Nursing Organizations and the Role of the CNO." Nurse Leader 2006; 4: 30-33, 49.
Presciutti, M. CNI (2006). "Nursing Priorities in Caring for Patients with Intracerebral Hemorrhage" in the Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, September, volume 38.
Repique, RJ. (in press). "Computers and information technologies in psychiatric nursing." Perspectives in Psychiatric Care.
Romana, M. (2006) Book Review: Leave no nurse behind. Topics in Advanced Practice Nursing eJournal. Posted 10/04/2006 on the WWW, free registration required to view article: www.medscape.com/viewarticle/545265
Seley, J., & Zaldivar, A. (2006). "Getting the most out of blood glucose monitoring", Advance for Nurse Practitioners, Vol 14(4),pp55-56.
Seley, J. (2006). "Actos and lifestyle changes made all the difference." Diabetes Health, April Spring Research Guide, pp.42.
Seley, J., Sinha N. & Brillon D. (2006). " Improving inpatient diabetes management: It takes a village, Diabetes Care, Vol 29(6), Suppl 1, Abstract 2371-PO.
Smith, L., Gallison, B., Siegler, E. (2005). "3 Cases of Aberrant Wound Healing in Acute Myelogenous Leukemia." Advances in Skin & Wound Care 18(9): 473-476.
Thalmann, R. & Lombardi, C. (2006). "Comfort Care: By listening and acting on concerns, RNs can change nursing practice one step at a time." Advance for Nurses, May 15.
Yurt, R., Bessey P., Alden N., Meisels D., Delaney J., Rabbitts A, Greene, W. Burn-injured patients in a disaster: September 11th revisited. J Burn Care Res. 2006 Sep-Oct;27(5):635-41.
