Pub Date : 2023-07-01DOI: 10.1097/jps.0000000000000396
Mayra G. Garcia
For this journal issue, I wanted to share my experiences as a pediatric clinical nurse specialist (CNS) and highlight the invaluable contribution that this role brings to the field of pediatric surgical nursing. With over 8 years of experience as a CNS, I can attest to the unique and diverse nature of the role that has equipped me with a wealth of knowledge and skills and has been instrumental in my career progression. The CNS role provided the pivotal foundation for my professional growth and development. The National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS) describes CNSs as “advanced practice registered nurses who have graduate preparation (Master's or Doctorate) in nursing…[and] are trained in advanced physiology, pharmacology and physical assessment in addition to their particular areas of specialty. [CNSs] can diagnose, treat, prescribe and bill like other APRNs as allowed by their state regulations” (NACNS, 2023a). NACNS has developed a directory of nursing programs that offer the CNS role as a program of study (NACNS, 2023b). It is concerning that the number of pediatric CNS programs is small. If nursing schools have low enrollment numbers, they will often close programs, which has been the case for many pediatric CNS tracts across the nation. I want to use this platform to share my experiences as a CNS in pediatric surgery and shed light on this role that brought me so much joy and professional development. My hope is to inspire others to consider exploring this advanced practice option. The CNS role functions in three domains or spheres of influence in the patient, nurse, and system. The work of the CNS can be solely in one sphere or intersect in multiple spheres. I like to say that the perfect CNS role is one that works in all spheres. In 2017, I presented a conference poster at the American Pediatric Surgical Nurses Association conference where I shared an infographic I developed highlighting my role as a CNS in pediatric surgery (Figure 1).FIGURE 1: Pediatric general surgery clinical nurse specialist spheres of influence roles examples.During my time as a CNS, I assisted with a variety of responsibilities that facilitated throughput or improved patient outcomes. I supported the team with complex patient education, developed patient education materials for those pediatric-surgery-specific conditions, and rounded with patients who were at risk for hospital-acquired conditions such as central-line-associated blood stream infection, catheter-associated urinary tract infections, and pressure injuries. I was a mentor and consultant to bedside nurses, hospital leaders, and physician partners. I led or mentored evidence-based practice projects and nursing research studies including clinical trials. In fact, as a CNS, I was the primary investigator for the first nursing-led clinical trial at my institution. That study titled, “Probiotics and Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea in Pediatric Complicated Appendicitis Prospective Controlled-C
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Pub Date : 2023-07-01DOI: 10.1097/jps.0000000000000403
Lori Lynch
Dear American Pediatric Surgical Nurses Association (APSNA) colleagues and partners, It is a privilege to write the President's message for Journal of Pediatric Surgical Nursing (JPSN), Volume 12, No. 3. I extend a warm welcome to new members and thank our long-standing members for their continued, tireless dedication to pediatric surgical nursing. As our APSNA family continues to expand, I encourage each of you to contribute your expertise, participate in learning opportunities, and join hands in driving social change. Together, we serve as the foremost advocate for the development of pediatric surgical nursing. Supporting our members of all identities, demonstrating a resiliency to pandemic aftermath, connecting to communities faced with social issues, as well as challenges in our country, equals APSNA strength. I emphasize that APSNA supports equal access to care, individual expression, and multicultural values, and I am honored to lead this organization. Allowing our members and invited speakers the opportunity to access the content of conference sessions without travel issues will be an option in the future for in-person meetings through a hybrid format. As President, I invite our national and world partners to interconnect in aims to build experiences and innovation in pediatric surgical nursing. This includes faculty and like-minded in academia, management, and clinician backgrounds on all levels. I am committed to support opportunities in pediatric surgical nursing and APSNA leadership through our developing platforms. Some examples include building joint webinars, expanding social media, consulting pediatric surgical nurses, conferencing together, participating in podcasts, authoring in JPSN, creating and editing APSNA's Patient Family Information Sheets, growing our pediatric surgical nurse competencies, and getting involved with committee work or special interest groups to enhance our mission of being the leading authority for pediatric surgical nursing. Opportunities for mentorship, growing partnerships with professional organizations, recruitment of new talent, learning artificial intelligence and cutting-edge wound technology, will continue to sculpt APSNA in the art of pediatric surgical nursing. If this is your career path, I welcome you to join our APSNA family. Thank you to our most dedicated Board of Directors and volunteer members. Please follow us on social media and learn about the incredible work our Board of Directors are contributing to the nursing profession. Respectfully, Lori Lynch, DNP, APRN, CPNP, CBN APSNA President
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{"title":"Follow-Up to Shelby Will Shine: Planning for a Full-Time Animal-Assisted Therapy Dog in a Weight Management Clinic","authors":"Beverly Haynes, Judith Thomason","doi":"10.1097/jps.0000000000000390","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/jps.0000000000000390","url":null,"abstract":"Beverly Haynes, MSN, RN Retired from Children’s of Alabama. Judith Thomason, AAS Children’s of Alabama, Birmingham, AL. Correspondence: Beverly Haynes, MSN, RN, Retired from Children’s of Alabama. E-mail: [email protected]","PeriodicalId":90905,"journal":{"name":"Journal of pediatric surgical nursing","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135805134","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-06-26DOI: 10.1097/jps.0000000000000392
Cheryl A. Bos, M. Vanderkooi, S. Spoelstra
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Pub Date : 2023-06-12DOI: 10.1097/jps.0000000000000391
Raquel Pasarón, J. Calisto, Brian P. Gurucharri, M. Levitt
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Pub Date : 2023-04-18DOI: 10.1097/jps.0000000000000377
Mariah Erlick, M. Pulhamus, J. Schriefer, Kimberly Buholtz, Michelle DiRaddo, Theresa Foito, Colleen Hill-Sober, Elizabeth Levatino, Samantha K. Neumeister, Tina Sosa, L. Ruffolo, S. Verna, D. Wakeman, Heather Martin
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Pub Date : 2023-04-01DOI: 10.1097/jps.0000000000000387
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Pub Date : 2023-04-01DOI: 10.1097/jps.0000000000000388
Mayra G. Garcia
To the Journal of Pediatric Surgical Nursing readership, I am thrilled to step into the position of Editor in Chief. I am excited about the new opportunities and challenges that come with this esteemed role. I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to the APSNA Board of Directors and the selection committee as well as to my colleagues, family, and close friends for their support. A special heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Anita Catlin for her invaluable contributions to JPSN. Her leadership has been instrumental in the growth and success of the Journal. As the new Editor in Chief, I want to continue the amazing work that Dr. Catlin has attained while finding new ways to impact pediatric surgical nursing. One of my first goals as Editor in Chief is aimed at enhancing the outreach and dissemination of JPSN publications through social media. With the journal's presence on social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter, I intend to leverage these tools to amplify the outstanding work of our authors and share them with a wider audience. My second goal is aimed at increased solicitation of articles sharing clinical guidelines and their associated outcomes. I would also like to see more manuscripts and research papers that lay the foundation for development of clinical guidelines. Publishing these types of articles will help to strengthen the clinical effectiveness of the care we provide for pediatric surgical patients. My final goal is aimed at supporting the APSNA membership in augmenting the visibility of their work. I am committed to helping facilitate the publication and dissemination of work from the special interest groups, member editorials, and other relevant publications, all aligned with the ASPNA strategic plan. I welcome any feedback and manuscripts that are focused on enhancing the well-being of pediatric surgical patients and nurses worldwide. As Editor in Chief, I am committed to providing mentorship and guidance to new writers, alongside the esteemed members of the JPSN editorial board. This latest issue includes the second series of articles on Spina bifida, including narratives, book reviews, and wheelchair safety. These two special issues provide a wide view of spina bifida in detail. Also included are articles on predatory publishers and on adolescent bariatric surgery. I am hoping you find this latest issue to be enjoyable and informative.
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