MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 47(5):265-272, September/October 2022.

Nurse and human resource leaders at Boston Children's Hospital, a tertiary care, 454-bed pediatric academic medical center, developed, implemented, and evaluated strategies to increase racial and ethnic diversity in recruitment and hiring of the nursing workforce. Significant increases in racial and ethnic diversity recruitment and hiring were achieved. These strategies can be helpful for nurses and other health care leaders to advance health equity through the creation of a racially and ethnically diverse nursing workforce.

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 47(5):242-248, September/October 2022.

The electronic health record (EHR) has a vast source of patient data that can be used to retrospectively review patient needs and nurse staffing gaps that can serve as a basis for prospective planning for nurse staffing. In this quality improvement project, data from the EHR were used to evaluate real-time and prospective nurse staffing needs and to be consistent with the nurse staffing guidelines from the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses. Reports from the EHR provided quantitative data that supported a budgetary increase in nurse staffing and a more flexible nurse staffing scheduling system to meet the needs of the patients.

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 47(1):E1, January/February 2022.

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 46(3):E6, May/June 2021.

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 46(2):E3, March/April 2021.

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 46(1):E2, January/February 2021.

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 45(5):254-264, September/October 2020.

There is very little research about missed nursing care in the neonatal and pediatric inpatient setting. In this integrated review, missed neonatal and pediatric nursing care was associated with workload, patient acuity, work environment, nurse characteristics, and prolonged hospitalization of preterm infants. Missed nursing care and related patient and nurse outcomes in diverse pediatric samples remain an area for future research.

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 45(5):254-264, September/October 2020.

There is very little research about missed nursing care in the neonatal and pediatric inpatient setting. In this integrated review, missed neonatal and pediatric nursing care was associated with workload, patient acuity, work environment, nurse characteristics, and prolonged hospitalization of preterm infants. Missed nursing care and related patient and nurse outcomes in diverse pediatric samples remain an area for future research.

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 45(3):145-154, May/June 2020.

Dr. Lee SmithBattle, a well-known expert on teen pregnancy, and her colleagues examine breastfeeding among teens in this meta-synthesis. They noted that breastfeeding is deeply meaningful to young mothers, however teens navigate a minefield that undermines breastfeeding intentions and development of skill and confidence. This is often characterized by contested norms and spaces that are inhospitable and stigmatizing to teen mothers. Nurses can use these data to support and encourage teens who are breastfeeding.

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 45(3):145-154, May/June 2020.

Dr. Lee SmithBattle, a well-known expert on teen pregnancy, and her colleagues examine breastfeeding among teens in this meta-synthesis. They noted that breastfeeding is deeply meaningful to young mothers, however teens navigate a minefield that undermines breastfeeding intentions and development of skill and confidence. This is often characterized by contested norms and spaces that are inhospitable and stigmatizing to teen mothers. Nurses can use these data to support and encourage teens who are breastfeeding.

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 45(2):92-99, March/April 2020.

Maternal morbidity and mortality is significantly increased with cesarean birth as compared to vaginal birth. In this clinical review, strategies for prevention and management of three complications of cesarean birth are presented; postpartum hemorrhage, surgical site infection, and venous thromboembolism. Pertinent patient safety bundles, toolkits, protocols, and national standards and guidelines are applied to care of women having cesarean birth.

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 45(2):92-99, March/April 2020.

Maternal morbidity and mortality is significantly increased with cesarean birth as compared to vaginal birth. In this clinical review, strategies for prevention and management of three complications of cesarean birth are presented; postpartum hemorrhage, surgical site infection, and venous thromboembolism. Pertinent patient safety bundles, toolkits, protocols, and national standards and guidelines are applied to care of women having cesarean birth.

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 44(5):260-268, September/October 2019.

The decision on whether to admit a low-risk woman in early labor to the hospital is complex and involves a thorough assessment and many interrelated factors. In this study, nurses, midwives, and physicians offer their thought processes and perceptions of low-risk women presenting in early labor that influence the decision for admission. As admission in latent labor has been associated with a high number of interventions and an increased risk of cesarean birth, this study has important clinical implications.

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 44(5):250-259, September/October 2019.

Reevaluation of routine prescription of opioids for postoperative pain has been one of the many responses to the opioid crisis in the United States. In this quality improvement project, an interdisciplinary team developed a bundle of nurse-initiated comfort measures to offer additional options for pain relief for women after cesarean birth. Provider order sets and prescribing practices were changed. Data were collected over the first year of the project. Opioid use during hospitalization and the amount prescribed at discharge decreased while patient satisfaction improved. Pain relief options as adjuncts to medication can be successfully integrated into clinical practice.

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 44(4):196-205, July/August 2019.

Use of over-the-counter medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding is wide-spread. In this review, details of common medications that are used during pregnancy are covered. Up-to-date information for nurses caring for women during pregnancy and lactation is offered so nurses are prepared to give accurate advice.

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 43(4):184-194, July/August 2018.

In this quality improvement project, an interdisciplinary team from 34 birthing hospitals in one health system developed and implemented a second stage labor bundle to promote safer care for mothers and babies. The bundle was based on guidelines from the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses and the American College of Nurse-Midwives. After implementation, there were improvements in clinical outcomes including a reduction in cesarean births and better patient satisfaction with the birth experience.

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 43(1):19-25, January/February 2018.

Respectful disposition after miscarriage is a continuum of care that includes procedures for the safe and respectful handling of all fetal remains, accurate and sensitive patient information, disposition options, and person-, family-, and culture-centered nursing care. Compassionate clinical practice guidelines for healthcare providers for respectful disposition after miscarriage are presented.

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 41(6):322-331, November/December 2016.

2016 Practice Paper of the Year Award

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 41(4):237-243, July/August 2016.

2016 Research Paper of the Year Award

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 40(2):116-121, March/April 2015.

2015 MCN Research Paper of the Year

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 40(2):76-86, March/April 2015.

2015 MCN Practice Paper of the Year

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 39(5):284-297, September/October 2014.

2014 MCN Practice Paper of the Year

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 39(4):225-230, July/August 2014.

2014 MCN Research Paper of the Year

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 39(1):8-15, January/February 2014.

2013 MCN Practice Paper of the Year

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 38(3):136-143, May/June 2013.

2013 MCN Research Paper of the Year

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 37(2):101-107, March/April 2012.

2012 MCN Research Paper of the Year

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 37(1):10-16, January/February 2012.

2012 MCN Practice Paper of the Year

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 36(5):318-324, September-October 2011.

2011 MCN Practice Paper of the Year

Kristina J. Hung is a perinatal nurse at San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center. She can be reached via e-mail at [email protected] Ocean Berg is a Perinatal Clinical Nurse Specialist at San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center.

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 36(2):82-88, March-April 2011.

2011 MCN Research Paper of the Year

Pamela S. Mellin is a Perinatal Clinical Nurse Specialist, Morristown Memorial Hospital Morristown, NJ. She can be reached via e-mail at [email protected] Donna T. Poplawski is the manager at Maternity Center, Morristown Memorial Hospital Morristown, NJ. Amy Gole is the manager of Parent Education, Morristown Memorial Hospital Morristown, NJ. Sharon B. Mass is an obstetrician at Morristown Obstetrics and Gynecology Associates, Morristown, NJ.

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 35(5):264-270, September-October 2010.

2010 MCN Research Paper of the Year

Debra Hoops, BSN, RN, CPST and Patrice Roberts, BSN, RN, CE are Clinical Educators at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri; Elizabeth Van Winkle, BSN, RN, CBE, Kelly Trauschke, BSN, RN, CBE, Nicole Mauton, BSN, RN, CBE, Susan DeGhelder, MS, RN, Angela Scalise, BSN, RN, CPST, Sarah Jackson, BSN, RN, Deborah Cato, BSN, RN, Christina Roth, BSN, RN, Anna Jones, BSN, RN, CBE, CHT, Martina Kautz, BSN, RN, CBE, and Leah Whaley, RN are all Staff Nurses on the Mother—Baby Unit, Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri.

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 35(4):197-203, July-August 2010.

2010 MCN Practice Paper of the Year

Nancy C. Sharts-Hopko is a Professor and Director of the Doctoral Program, Villanova University College of Nursing, Villanova, PA.

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 34(4):234-235, July-August 2009.

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2009 MCN Practice Paper of the Year, Part 3

Ms. Rohan is a Senior Nurse Practitioner , Stony Brook Hospital, Stony Brook, NY and the Jonas Nursing Scholar, Columbia University School of Nursing, PhD program. Dr. Golombek is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Clinical Public Health, New York Medical College, and Attending Neonatologist, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital of Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla NY.

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 34(3):154-161, May-June 2009.

2009 MCN Research Paper of the Year

Dr. Woodgate is a Professor, Faculty of Nursing, University of Manitoba, Helen Glass Centre for Nursing, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 34(3):152-153, May-June 2009.

Rohan AJ and Golombek, S.

2009 MCN Practice Paper of the Year, Part 2

Ms. Rohan is a Senior Nurse Practitioner , Stony Brook Hospital, Stony Brook, NY and the Jonas Nursing Scholar, Columbia University School of Nursing, PhD program. Dr. Golombek is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Clinical Public Health, New York Medical College, and Attending Neonatologist, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital of Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla NY.

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 34(2):113-114, March-April 2009.

Rohan AJ and Golombek, S.

2009 MCN Practice Paper of the Year, Part 1

Ms. Rohan is a Senior Nurse Practitioner , Stony Brook Hospital, Stony Brook, NY and the Jonas Nursing Scholar, Columbia University School of Nursing, PhD program. Dr. Golombek is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Clinical Public Health, New York Medical College, and Attending Neonatologist, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital of Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla NY.

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 33(4):249-257, July-August 2008.

2008 MCN Research Paper of the Year

Dr. Giarratano is a Professor of Nursing, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing, New Orleans LA, where Dr. Orlando is an Assistant Professor. Dr. Savage is an Associate Professor of Nursing at Our Lady of the Lake College, New Orleans, LA.

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 33(4):213-223, July-August 2008.

2008 MCN Practice Paper of the Year

Ms. Bernard is currently an Instructor at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing, New Orleans LA, having lost her position as Director of Nursing for Womens and Infants Services at Memorial Medical Center when the hospital was destroyed in the hurricane. Ms. Mathews is currently a student nurse recruiter at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing, New Orleans LA. Before the hurricane, she was the NICU nurse manager at Memorial Medical Center.

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 32(6):336-342, November-December 2007.

2007 MCN Research Paper of the Year

Drs. Schmidt and Bernaix are Associate Professors, Southern Illinois University School of Nursing. The other authors are all at Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL, where Ms. Koski and Ms. Chiappetta are Staff Nurses, Ms. Weese is an APN in pediatric surgery, and Ms. Sandrik is an APN in pediatric neurosurgery.

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 32(4):230-235, July-August 2007.

2007 MCN Practice Paper of the Year

Ms. Blakely is a Staff Nurse at the Women’s Hospital Birthing Center, University of Michigan Hospitals, Ann Arbor, MI.

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 31(5):290-295, September-October 2006.

2006 MCN Research Paper of the Year

Dr. Lindeke is an Associate Professor at the School of Nursing, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. Ms. Nakai is a faculty member at Aichi Medical University College of Nursing, Aichi, Japan. Ms. Johnson is a CNS with Special Projects, Fairview Health Systems, Minneapolis, MN.

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 31(4):233-240, July-August 2006.

2006 MCN Practice Paper of the Year

Dr. Lachat is an Associate Professor, Ms. Scott is an Instructor, and Dr. Relf is the Chair of the Department of Professional Studies, all at Georgetown University School of Nursing and Health Studies, Washington DC.

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 30(4):230-236, July-August 2005.

2005 MCN Research Paper of the Year

Dr. Keefe is Dean and Presidential Endowed Professor, University of Utah College of Nursing, Salt Lake City, UT. Dr. Barbosa is an Associate Professor, Medical University of South Carolina. Ms. Froese-Fretz is the Fussy Baby Clinic Director, The Children’s Hospital, Denver, CO where Dr. Kotzer is a Nurse Researcher. Dr. Lobo is a Professor at the University of New Mexico College of Nursing.

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 30(2):101-106, March-April 2005.

2005 MCN Practice Paper of the Year

Drs. Coverston and Schwartz are both Associate Professors, College of Nursing, Brigham Young University, Provo UT

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 29(3):151-156, May-June 2004.

2004 MCN Research Paper of the Year

Dr. Larson is an Associate Professor at Union University. Memphis TN

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 29(1):12-18, January-February 2004.

2004 MCN Practice Paper of the Year

Ms. Derouin is a Nurse Practitioner at Duke Community and Family Medicine and Associate Professor, Duke University Graduate School of Nursing, Durham, NC.

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 28(3):160-166, May-June 2003.

2003 MCN Research Paper of the Year

Dr. Sullivan-Bolyai is an Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Nursing, University of Massachusetts, Worchester, MA. Drs. Knafl and Grey are Professors at Yale University School of Nursing, New Haven, CT, and Dr. Deatrick is an Associate Professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia PA.

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 28(2):119-123, March-April 2003.

2003 MCN Practice Paper of the Year

Dr. Andrist is an Associate Professor and Coordinator, Adult Women’s NP Specialty, MGH Institute of Health Professions Graduate Program in Nursing, Boston MA.

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 27(2):109-116, March-April 2002.

2002 MCN Research Paper of the Year

Dr. Renker is an Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, University of Akron, Akron, OH.

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 27(2):86, March-April 2002.

2002 MCN Practice Paper of the Year

Ms. Ritchie is an Associate Clinical Professor, West Virginia School of Medicine, Fairmont, WV.

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 26(3):147-153, May-June 2001.

2001 MCN Research Paper of the Year

Dr. Armstrong is an Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY.

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 26(1):17-22, January-February 2001.

2001 MCN Practice Paper of the Year

Ms. Camara is a neonatal nurse practitioner at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, Burbank, CA.

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 25(1):37-42, January-February 2000.

2000 MCN Research Paper of the Year

Ms. Smit is a Professor, Department of Nursing, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI.

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 25(1):10-17, January-February 2000.

2000 MCN Practice Paper of the Year

Ms. Corrarino is the Assistant Director of Nursing, Suffolk Country Department of Health Services, Hauppauge NY, where Pamela Walsh is a Supervising Public Health Nurse and Mary Lou Boyle is Director of Nursing. Donna Anselmo was Chairperson, Suffolk Country SAFE KIDS Coalition, University Hospital Medical Center at Stony Brook, Stony Brook NY.

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 24(6):280-286, November-December 1999.

1999 MCN Practice Paper of the Year

Ms. Karl is a pediatric nurse practitioner and the newborn coordinator in the Healthy Connections Program, Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA.

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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 24(3):138-144, May-June 1999.

1999 MCN Research Paper of the Year

Dr. D’Apolito is an Assistant Professor at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in Nashville, TN.

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