2026 Research Symposium Posters
Posters
1. Integrating AI into Nursing Classrooms: Fostering Familiarity, Trust and Effective Use of AI
Gayle Watson, EdD, MSN, RN, CNE
Pennsylvania State University
Mary Alyce Nelson, DNP, MSN, RN, CNE
Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, Penn State
Liz Gatchell, DNP, RN
Pennsylvania State University
Diane Berish, PhD, MA
Pennsylvania State University
Solomon Tagbor, PhD, MPhil, BS
Pennsylvania State University
Andrea Sillner, PhD, GCNS-BC, RN
Pennsylvania State University
2. Recommendations for Responsible AI Implementation for Nurse Educators and Leaders
Christina Murray, BS, BSN FCN Student
Villanova University, M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing
3. The Effect of Generative Artificial Intelligence Simulation on First-Year Baccalaureate Nursing Students Therapeutic Communication Skill
Jennifer Ross, ’11 PhD, ’05 MSN, ’00 BSN, RN, CNE, ANEF
Villanova University, M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing
Gail E. Furman, PhD, RN, CHSE-A
Villanova University, M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing
Eleanor Latz, ’22 BSN
Sherry Burrell, ’14 PhD, RN, CNE
Villanova University, M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing
4. Exploring Generation Z Nursing Students’ Perceptions of Nearpod Learning Modules on Communication
Renee Jenkins, PhD
Delta State University
5. The Lived Experience of At-Risk Traditional Baccalaureate Nursing Candidates Self-Reported Barriers to Passing the NCLEX-RN Examination
Akeeka Davis, MSN, MBA, BSHCS, RN, NI-BC, AMB-BC, CMCP, CLSSGB, PhD candidate
Villanova University and Casa Loma College
6. Management of Obesity in Adults 18 and Older
Donna Callicoat, DNP, FNP-C
East Texas A&M University
7. Leveraging food as medicine: Applied global health nutrition
Christina Whitehouse, ‘16 PhD, ‘04 BSN, AGPCNP-BC, CDCES, FADCES
Villanova University, M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing
Guy M. Weissinger II, PhD, MPhil, RN
Villanova University, M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing
Tracy L. Oliver, PhD, RDN, LDN
Villanova University, M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing
Gail Mitchell, Chef Nutritionist
Villanova University
8. Integrating Simulation to Reduce Weight Bias and Advance Communication Proficiency in Nurse Practitioner Education
Tracy L. Oliver, PhD, RDN, LDN
Villanova University, M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing
Rebecca C. Mueller, ’17 PhD, ’07 BSN, FNP-BC, CRNP
Villanova University, M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing
Jennifer Mondillo PhD, MSN, MBA, CRNP
Villanova University, M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing
Rebecca Shenkman, MPH, RDN, LDN
Villanova University, M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing
Lisa K. Diewald, MS, RDN
Villanova University, M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing
Gail E. Furman, PhD, RN, CHSE-A
Villanova University, M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing
9. Empowering Future Physicians to Reduce Weight Bias through Interactive e-Learning and AI Simulation-Based Experiences
Tracy L. Oliver, PhD, RDN, LDN
Villanova University, M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing
Lisa K. Diewald, MS, RDN
Villanova University, M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing
Rebecca Shenkman, MPH, RDN, LDN
Villanova University, M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing
Margaret Brace, PhD, ’04 BA
Villanova University, M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing
Stephanie Felgoise, PhD, ABPP
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Gail E. Furman, PhD, RN, CHSE-A
Villanova University, M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing
10. Handoff Communication Using the Psycho Framework: A Quality Improvement Project
Maria Goode, DNP, RN, CEN
Yale New Haven Hospital
11. Interprofessional Collaboration Between Midwives (CNM/CMs) and Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OB/GYN) Physicians: State of the Science
Myra DeLuca, MSN, CNM, FACNM
WellSpan
12. Sociocultural Facilitators and Barriers to Physical Activity Among Adults in Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: A Narrative Review
Habiba AL Manji, ’17 MSN, ’08 BS, AGPCNP-BC
Pennsylvania State University
13. Moving Forward First Steps: Integrating a Standardized, Objective Physical Activity Assessment Process for Patients with Fontan Circulation in a Multidisciplinary Longitudinal Fontan Program
Kathryn Dodds, ’25 DNP, CRNP
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
14. Diabetes Self-Management in the Digital Health Era: A Concept Analysis Using Natural Language Processing – VIRTUAL ONLY
Donghwan Lee, BSN, RN
Duke University School of Nursing
Aderonke Kareem, MSN, PhD Student
Duke University School of Nursing
Leila Ledbetter, MLIS, BS
University Libraries at Virginia Tech
Aaliyah Alvin, MSLS, BA
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Ryan Shaw, PhD, MS
Duke University Health System
Kais Gadhoumi, PhD
Duke University
15. Digital Technology in Home-Based Palliative Care in Older Adults: A Narrative Review
Manizhe Amir Mohammadi, MSN
Pennsylvania State University
Erin Kitt-Lewis, PhD, MS
Pennsylvania State University
16. Leveraging Technology to Advance Nurse Well-Being: Integrating Evidence-Based Stress Self-Screening Protocols into Digital Platforms
Melissa Trafton, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, EBP-CH, SCRN, CLSSGB
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center
17. The Impact of Leisure Activities on Mental Health and Quality of Life in Nursing Home Residents. A Review of the Literature
Lauren Liu, BSN Student
Villanova University, M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing
Michelle A. McKay, PhD, RN, CCRN
Villanova University, M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing
18. Comparing Neonaticide and Infanticide Across the Globe: A Scoping Review of Literature
Callie Orszulak, BSN Student
Villanova University, M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing
Elizabeth Burgess Dowdell, PhD, RN, AFN-C, IVES-C, FAAN
Villanova University, M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing
19. Implementing the Tyrer Cuzick Model in a Gynecology Practice to Identify Women Ages 25 - 40 Who Are at a High Risk for Developing Breast Cancer
Suzette Davenport, ’25 DNP, NP-C, OCN
Atlantic Health System
20. A Clinical Care Guideline for Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Patients with Myelomeningocele in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Katie Schmidt, MSN, CRNP, NNP-BC
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Kathryn Maschhoff, MD, PhD
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Danna Tauber, MD, BA
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Gregory Heuer, MD
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Lauren Heimall, MSN, RN
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
21. Empowering Educators: Implementation of an Asthma Education Program for Elementary School Teachers and Staff
Natalie Kasper, ’25 DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, PMHS
Nemours Children’s Health