2025 Student Posters for Judging

Please review the Student Poster Judging Criteria, Assignments and Poster Files below.

Lowest score is 0, highest possible score is 19.

You will submit your judging feedback using the survey link HERE!

JUDGING CRITERIA:

1. Title: Should be clear, concise, reflects the content and draw interest of attendees

• 0= Poor or absent
• 1= Needs improvement
• 2= Excellent

2. Format: (1) Adequate whitespace, (2) easy to follow, (3) font is easy to read (large enough, appropriate font choice), (4) visuals have significance and are appropriate to the content.

• 0= Poor or absent (2 elements are present)
• 1= Needs improvement (3 elements are present)
• 2= Excellent (4 elements are present)

3. Grammar, spelling

• 0= Poor or absent (> 2 errors)
• 1= Needs improvement (1-2 errors)
• 2= Excellent (no errors)

4. Background: (1) The problem is clearly identified and stated, (2) significance of the problem to the CNS role and/or nursing clinical practice is clear.

• 0= No (gets 0 points)
• 1= Yes (gets 1 point)

5. Purpose/Objective is adequately describing the project.

• 0= No
• 1= Yes

6. Methods:

For research project: (1) design, (2) subject, (3) setting, (4) variables and (5) intervention(s) are clearly stated.

For non-research project: (1) description of the project, (2) project timeline, and (3) data collection process are clearly stated.

• 0= Poor or absent
• 1= Needs improvement (most elements are present)
• 2= Excellent (all elements are present)

7. Evaluation/Outcome is (1) results are clearly demonstrated with metrics that include pre (three data points) and post-data (one data point) (2) Use of visuals (graphs, tables, etc.) to demonstrate results. For research projects, statistical analysis is included. *If applicable, cost savings/return on investment metrics are included.

• 0= Poor or absent
• 1= Needs improvement
• 2= Excellent

8. Discussion/Implications: (1) lessons learned, (2) project limitations, (3) implications to nursing and/or CNS practice, (4) future direction and recommendations are clearly stated and addressed.

• 0= Poor or absent (2 elements are present)
• 1= Needs improvement (3 elements are present)
• 2= Excellent (4 elements are present)

9. Level of Impact

• 1=One unit
• 2=Multiple Units
• 3=One hospital
• 4=Multiple hospitals

Lowest score is 0, highest possible score is 19.

POSTER ASSIGNMENTS:

STUDENT POSTER PDFs:

S1 – Optimizing Charting on the Go in the EHR – Gall

S3 – Tai Chi intervention to prevent cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s – Banfield

S2 – Impact of Empowerment of Nursing Unit Council – Gilmore

S4 – Just-In-Time Training in Critical Care – Arie Emde

S5 – Little Lungs Big Care – Ressman

S6 – Utilizing Teleretinal Screening to Improve Access and Workflow – Pope

S7 – CHECKLIST USE IN OB EMERGENCIES TO COMPLETE CRITICAL ACTIONS USING – Dey-Layn

S8 – Improving Extubation Practices in the Cardiovascular Recovery Unit – Wildman

S9 – Enhance Patient Understanding on Medication Side Effects – Lumor

S10 – Implementation of ECPR Guidelines for the Hospitalized Adult – Edward Rauch

S11 – Pediatric Rapid Response Process Evaluation – Decino

S12 – Impact of an End-of-Life Educational Program on the – Gaskins

S13 – CNS and NPDS Collaborate on ICU Program to Enhance New Graduate – Flynn

S14 – Early Mobility in the ICU – Kolb

S16 – Improving Nurse Knowledge and Confidence with Defibrilation – Cooper

S17 – Optimizing Anemia Management to Minimize Blood Transfusions – Terry

S18 – Reflections on Learning About Age Friendly Healthcare and the 4Ms – Blackwoo

S19 – Implementation of Standardized Bedside Handoff on a Medical – Johnson

S20 – Enhancing Medication Teaching with Pictograms – Pritchard

S21 – A CNS Student Led Quality Improvement Project to Reduce Pediatric – Ruffini

S22 – Implementation of Barcode Tracking – Fare

S23 – CNS Intern Implements Interprofessional Rounding in the ICU – Childs

S24 – Pain Management in Mechanically Ventilated Adults Requiring – Holland

S25 – Enhancing the CNS Student Experience Through Interdisciplinary Clinical Integration – Parry

S26 – Hardiness The Hidden Armor Against Stress and Burnout in Nurses – Smith

S27 – A Multidisciplinary Approach to Enhancing Sterilization – Smith

S28 – Forging Our Own Path_ New-Graduate CNS Transition to Practice – Wilder

S29 – Inside Out Evaluating Imposter Phenomenon in Clinical Nurse – Smith

S30 – Virtual Education to Improve Provider Knowledge – Barcus

S31 – Integrative Review, Educating Nurses about Takotsubo – Riggins

S32 – Community Wellness Initiative_ Addressing Health – Riggins

S33 – Implementation of the Epic Deterioration Index Tool and Algorithm – Beltran

S34 – Implementation of a Geriatric Rib Fracture Protocol – MacKenzie