Nursing Research Studies

Kristin Sandau & Margo Halm (Site Investigators)

PULSE Trial: Implementation of Practice Standards for ECG Monitoring

• NIH Funded. Dr. Marjorie Funk & Dr. Barbara Drew-Principal Investigator

2008

Pat Milbrett & Margo Halm (PI)*

Frequent Utilizers of Emergency Department Services

• Minnesota Nurses' Association Foundation (MNAF)-$2000

2006-2007

Sue Reichow, Becky Braden & Margo Halm (PI)*

The Use of Aromatherapy to Alleviate Preoperative Anxiety in Surgical Patients

• MNAF - $10,000

2006-2007

Kristin Sandau (PI)*, Karen Doran & Sue Sendelbach

Use of Continuous ST-Segment Monitoring by Cardiologists in Hospitalized Patients: Perceived Barriers and Benefits

• Sigma Theta Tau, Zeta Chapter - $2,000
• Allina Foundation - $4,320
  

2005-2006

Kristin Sandau (PI)

Impact of a Formal Preceptor Workshop on Hospital Nurse Preceptors and Orientees

• MNAF - $2,000

2006

Sue E. Sendelbach, PhD, RN; Margo A. Halm, PhD, RN, CCRN, APRN-BC< FAHA; Karen A. Doran, MSN, RN, CCNS; Elaine Hogan Miller, PhD, RN; Philippe Gaillard, PhD(C), MS

Effects of Music Therapy on Physiological and Psychological Outcomes for Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery

• Allina Foundation Nursing Research Trust Fund

2006

Margo Halm

Caregiver Burden and Relationship to Health-Related Quality of Life Outcomes in Spouses of Coronary Artery Bypass Patients

• University of Minnesota Graduate School - $2,500
• University of Minnesota School of Nursing - $500
• John A. Hartford Foundation Geriatric Dissertation Award - $2,000
• Juran Fellowship, Carlson School of Management - $5,000

2005

Ruth Lindquist (PI), Sue Sendelbach & Kristin Sandau

Neuropsychological, Biological and Health-Related Quality of Life Outcomes of Patient Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery ‘On’ versus ‘Off’ Pump

• MNAF - $10,000

2004

Julie Sabo & Linda Chlan (Co-PIs)

Effects of 3 Groin Compression Methods on Discomfort, Distress & Vascular Complications Post-PCI

• GTCAC-AACN - $1,500
• MNAF - $6,000
• Allina Nursing Research – $11,860
• United Hospital Education & Research - $18,970

2004

Ann Berndtson

Diversity in Hospital Nursing Orientation Program

2004

Margo Halm (PI), Michelle Peterson, Mary Kandels, Julie Sabo, Miriam Blalock, Becky Braden, Anna Gryczman, Katie Krisko-Hagel, Dave Larson, Diane Lemay, Bette Sisler, Linda Strom & Deb Topham

Hospital Nurse Staffing Levels and Patient and Nurse Outcomes

• AACN - $1,000
• MNAF - $2,000

2003

Margo Halm & Karen Doran (Co-PIs)

Effects of Acupressure on Postoperative Nausea & Vomiting after Cardiac Surgery

• Allina Nursing Research Fund - $24,900

2004

Julianne Scott

Cardiovascular Surgical Same Stay Unit – A Research Proposal to Study the Impact on Registered Nurse Satisfaction and Retention

2003

Jane Swenson

An In-hospital Education Program Designed to Evaluate the Effectiveness of an Educational Campaign on the Incidence of Inflicted Infant Head Injury

2003

Pam Whitehead

Can Aging Employees Tolerate the Fast Past in Outpatient Surgery Departments?

2003

Amy Magedanz

Exploring Patient Preferences and its Impact on Labor Pain Management

2000