Cosmetology is an exciting field that an individual can use to enter the workforce. A focus of educational programs needs to include an understanding of the importance of health care and the consequences of the care. Little to no research has been found regarding conditions a cosmetologist faces, the diseases they may come across, and the severity of those diseases. The aim of this project is to assess the knowledge deficit of
and to educate cosmetology students about the diseases that customers may present at the salon. This project will enhance the understanding of different diseases, warning signs, and potential problems that clients may be experiencing. It will also help create awareness about different protective measures these future cosmetologists should apply. This project will encourage interprofessional collaboration as well as increase the knowledge of the clients and cosmetology students.

Introduction: Student anxiety levels have increased in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Purpose: The  purpose of this narrative study was to understand student experiences in the early COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Students enrolled at Kent State University were surveyed in three randomly selected cohorts in late March and early Students were asked to complete an unstructured question after completing the survey. Inductive thematic analysis with open coding procedures was used to determine themes (Elo & Kyngas, 2008). Comments from UNS were evaluated to determine any unique considerations. Strategies to ensure trustworthiness of data included peer debriefing and inquiry audit. Results: The study revealed three themes underlying students’ perceptions of COVID-19. No themes were unique to UNS. Conclusion: UNS and UGS related common themes surrounding perceptions of increased anxiety and resilience. Further research is needed to determine whether these themes were sustained and whether they negatively impacted anxiety and resilience scores. References: Elo, S., & Kyngas, H. (2008). The qualitative content analysis process. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 62(1), 107-115. Marken, S. (2020, December 15). Half of college students say COVID-19 may impact completion. Gallup. https://news.gallup.com/opinion/gallup/327851/half-college-students-say….

Introduction: Limited research is beginning to identify factors that contribute to UNS anxiety in the wake of the pandemic. Purpose: Hypotheses: 1) UNS will report higher perceived knowledge of COVID than UGS and greater perceived risk of contraction than UGS. Methods 30,996 college students were surveyed beginning in March. Just over 5,500 valid responses were obtained. Knowledge about COVID-19 and perceived risk of contraction were rated on a Likert scale. Results: UNS reported a higher knowledge of COVID-19 and a higher perceived risk of infection than UGS. Conclusion: This study supports development of university programs to address UNS fear of contracting COVID.

The purpose of this research is to determine if there is a relationship between the usage of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) among late adolescents and young adults and how these products are being marketed to the users. ENDS products include items such as electronic cigarettes, vape pens, and e-hookahs. The survey resulted in the majority of the participants stating that they were not often influenced by the ENDS product’s marketing. Instead, family and friends who use the products or appealing flavors were more influential in their decision to use.

Introduction: Anxiety levels of undergraduate nursing students (UNS) compared to non-health-related majors (UGS) during the early COVID-19 pandemic remain unstudied. Purpose: To evaluate whether key avoidance behaviors negatively impacted UNS anxiety levels. Hypothesis: UNS have higher self-reported compliance with avoidance behaviors than UGS. Methods: 30,996 Kent State University students were surveyed, and 5,547 responses were obtained. Anxiety was assessed using the PROMIS emotional distress short forms v1.0 (Cella et al., 2010; Cronbach’s α = .95). Results: UNS reported lower anxiety than UGS. There was no  relationship between program of study and adoption of avoidance behaviors. Conclusion: Dissemination of COVID-19 public
health information and university communications may have increased the use of avoidance behaviors. Further study is needed to explain lower anxiety in UNS. References: Cella, D., Riley, W., Stone, A., Rothrock, N., Reeve, B., Yount, S., ... & Cook, K. (2010). The Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) developed and tested its first wave of adult self-reported health outcome item banks: 2005– 2008. Journal of clinical epidemiology, 63(11), 1179-1194. Ersin F, Kartal M. (2020). The determination of the perceived stress levels and health protective behaviors of nursing students during the COVID19 pandemic. Perspect Psychiatric Care, 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1111/ppc.12636.

Incivility plagues nursing in academia and the clinical setting. Nursing students and novice nurses are particularly vulnerable to this type of lateral violence. Current research is primarily focused on recommendations to educate students on how to mitigate incivility utilizing professional behavior. Students have an increased likelihood of developing professional identity and incivility mitigation skills when they have a strong sense of relatedness and community in the learning environment. Organizations and extracurricular groups can provide such an environment for students by guiding them in understanding, learning, and implementing professional practices. A literature review was conducted using phrases “professionalism and nursing”, “new nurses and professional behavior”, and “group membership and nursing” through MEDLINE, ERIC, Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition, and CINAHL Plus with full text.

Adolescent vaping has become prevalent among adolescents as 19.6% of high schoolers and 4.7% of middle schoolers report using these products (Wang et. al, 2020). E-cigarette or vaping is linked with negative health effects such as lung injury (EVALI), death, and other negative adverse effects (Shinbashi & Rubin, 2020). Due to limited research on adolescent vaping, we propose a mixed method sequential explanatory study. Online surveys will be administered to public suburban middle schoolers and high schoolers to identify student demographics, involvement in vaping, and knowledge of the health effects of vaping. Interviews via zoom will be conducted with students who report using vape products. The results will provide insight into reasons for increased vape use and potential health education interventions that can deter this behavior.

Background: In critical care environments, interruptions and disruptions are common occurrences, allowing  breaks in patient care to occur. Purpose: This literature review focused on observing how environmental factors affect workflow and interruptions in order to identify effects. Search Strategy: The literature review included articles published after 2000, conducted in critical care environments, related to interruptions and disruptions, and incorporated physical characteristics. Results: The literature search yielded 1,158 articles. After screening, 21 eligible articles remained. Studies took place in ORs, ICUs, and Level 1 Trauma rooms. Synthesis of Evidence: Layout, equipment, and communication deficits were the biggest causes of interruptions. Implications for Practice: Disruptions are common in healthcare settings and future research should focus on mitigating interruptions to avoid missed or delayed care.

Intro: Recent research has shown that novice nurses are not meeting the minimum competencies required of a graduate nurse. Therefore, nursing programs are taking a closer look at pedagogical strategies and how to prepare new nurses. In particular, modeling is a strategy in which an expert demonstrates a nursing competency, which the students can then repeat. In nursing education, observational learning through modeling has been shown to enhance engagement by providing students the ability to watch and cognitively rehearse professional behaviors. Research Question: This systematic review was conducted to determine the types of modeling present in undergraduate nursing education today, how nursing programs are utilizing this strategy, and how using this can improve current nursing education.

The lack of full practice authority (FPA) for advanced practice registered nurses, including the certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA), is a state-by-state issue, and a large contributor to barriers in the healthcare system. Currently, CRNAs practice under the authority and supervision of a surgeon or anesthesiologist; however, FPA would allow APRNs to “evaluate patients, diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests, initiate and manage treatments” (AANA), leading to countless benefits. A recent study discussed a temporary lift to the supervision during Covid-19 and noted that no harm resulted from allowing FPA to these qualified nurses, an idea that is supported by many other sources throughout our review of the literature. Based on our findings, CRNAs and other APRNs should be given FPA throughout the U.S.