Spring Colloquium March 2021

Dr. Nina Beaman, Aspen University, School of Nursing and Health Sciences

“Forensic Nursing in the Public Health Pandemic”

Using the case study of the COVID-19 crisis response, the presentation will examine how forensic nursing skills are transferable to public health nursing during a crisis. The time-line of the COVID-19 crisis will be reviewed and Dr. Beaman will describe how forensic nurses and Medical Reservists were utilized for contact tracing, interpersonal violence intervention, and other public health work in Virginia. The participants will interactively determine which skills, highly developed in forensic nurses, can be used in crises and forecast potential catastrophic disasters and determine how forensic nurses should be used.

Dr. Rhonda Winegar, Aspen University, School of Nursing and Health Sciences

“Investigating Vitamin D Levels and Sleep Quality”

The purpose of this research study was to examine the relationship between Vitamin D levels and sleep quality. A cross-sectional retrospective chart review was conducted for patients that had presented to a sleep clinic. An examination of polysomnography, Epworth Sleepiness Scale, and Vitamin D level results was compared among the patients. This is an emerging area of research and this research did validate previous findings and overwhelmingly the study population had sleep issues and low levels of Vitamin D.

Jennifer Palanci, RN, BSN, BC, LMT, Aspen University, School of Nursing and Health Sciences

“Healthy Boundaries Relationship Model”

This presentation of the "Healthy Boundaries Relationship Model" manuscript is adiscussion that outlines the importance of maintaining healthy boundaries within your marriage or committed relationship. The emphasis addresses issues regarding third-party friendships that may lead to an emotional affair. It is a non-empirical study with a comprehensive discussion that focuses on the psycho-dynamics of boundaries, emotions, behavior, values, vulnerability, and manipulation, concluding with the healthy boundaries model. Without knowing your boundaries or your limits, and how others influence you sets the stage for how far you allow your feelings to develop for others outside of your marriage or committed relationship.

Dr. Angela Holzer, Aspen University, School of Education

“Fight Human Trafficking by Better Understanding Nonprofit Collaboration”

This research examined nonprofit organizations and how collaboration played a part in the human trafficking efforts within the United States. This study is motivated by one main research question: What are the similarities and differences in how nonprofit organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area, California, and the Salt Lake Area, Utah, collaborate in fighting human trafficking with other nonprofits and groups in their communities? A descriptive study was conducted analyzing data from a quantitative, survey-based research method. The results of this study will be shared.

Dr. Jarrod Sadulski, Aspen University, School of Arts and Sciences

“Trends in Human Trafficking in Colombia”

This research included interviews and presentations from the leadership of INTERPOL and the Criminal Investigative Directorate in Colombia, which oversees combating human trafficking in Colombia. It was discovered that characteristics in recruitment and coercion are different in Colombia compared to other countries. In particular, the proactive approach of the Colombian government that focuses on five modalities of human trafficking was discovered during this research. These modalities include sexual exploitation, homeless exploitation, marriage for asylum, organ trafficking, and labor exploitation. Findings indicate a number of recommendations for how other nations can learn from Colombia’s approach.

Dr. Lorraine Hover, Aspen University, School of Nursing and Health Sciences

“Impact of Lateral Violence/Bullying on New Nurses and Their Decision to Remain in Nursing”

This qualitative descriptive phenomenological study helped to understand why nurses who experience lateral violence in the workplace decide to remain in the profession. One-on-one interviews with nine recent graduates of pre-licensure baccalaureate programs who had experienced lateral violence and had chosen to remain in the nursing profession were conducted. The results revealed six major themes that emerged from the data.

Dr. Pamela Diana Manning, Aspen University, School of Nursing and Health Sciences

“The Health Implications of Nurse Burnout and Interventions”

This quantitative study was done of nurses working the last 30 days in Florida using a quasi-experimental design, analyzed to determine burnout among nurses. The study utilized the PSS and the HINBI pretest and a posttest survey tool, which accessed changes between the dependent variables (burnout, nurses, and intervention) from pre- and post-intervention. The results of this research revealed some significant findings that will be presented.

Dr. Nalini Singh, Aspen University, School of Arts and Sciences

“Effects of the Principal’s Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Toxicity and School Culture on Teacher Self-Efficacy”

The purpose of this quantitative study was to identify key emotional and social competencies required by school administrators to successfully meet the demands and responsibilities of their position. This study also investigated the influence of destructive leadership behavior (leadership toxicity). The findings examine the relationship between the principal's emotional intelligence, levels of toxic leadership, and school culture, within the context of teacher self-efficacy.