Scholar Day

8:00 - 8:30 | Registration - Caffey Annex Ballroom

8:30 - 9:15 | Breakfast & Plenary Address - Caffey Annex Ballroom

9:15 - 10:15 | Poster Session 1 - The Fort

Nursing and Allied Health Presenters

Rebecca Robinson - Maternal and Fetal Mortality
Tanya Rodriguez - Does the use of pressure injury risk assessment scales compared to visual assessments only aid in the prevention of pressure injuries in patients during hospitalization?
Abrey Robeau - In adult inpatients, does removing PIVC routinely vs removing only when clinically indicated result in less PIVC complications during a hospital stay?
Bailey Gauthier - In Pediatric Patients Receiving Second-Line Treatment for Convulsive Status Epilepticus, how does the use of Levetiracetam versus Phenytoin Affect the Safety of the Patient While Providing Treatment for the Seizures?
Ana Sanchez - Benefits compared to Risk in implementing a Proning team for Covid Patients result in improved outcomes during their ICU stay
Angel Luttrull - Cuddle Cot
Emily Disotell - Does providing oral care with chlorhexidine for mechanically ventilated patients result in a lower hospital-acquired pneumonia rate than providing oral care without chlorhexidine during the patients hospital stay?
Syleena Gabel - Does Workplace Incivility Affect Nurses and Patient Care Over time?
Kayla Sasser - End of Life Care in the ICU: The Effect of Nurse and Family Roles in Decision-Making
Wanakee Frank - Fall prevention
Madison Russett - Impact of Patient Education on Postpartum Depression
Emily Lucius - In a Post-Partum Patient, Does the Initiation of Skin-to-skin Contact Immediately Following Birth Compared to the Separation of Neonate and Mother Result in a Shorter Duration of the Third Stage of Labor?
Khristian Lemoine - In Cancer Patients, Does the Use of Adjacent Therapies for Pain Management Result in Improved Quality of Life in Comparison to Pharmacological Over the Course of Treatment?
Shelby Marcotte - In Critical Care Patients Requiring a Nasogastric Tube, Does the Use of an Aspirate pH Test Compared to Using an X-ray Confirmation Alone Result in Better Placement Verification Immediately Following the Insertion?
Hailey Bradas - In Emergency Department Patients, Do Alternative Forms of Triage Compared to Nurse-Led Formal Triaging, Result in Better Patient Outcomes, in Patients to Either Disposition or Admission?
Maeghan George - In Newborns, Does Breastfeeding Compared to Formula Feeding Result in Lower Infection Rates During the First Six Months of Life
lauren satterley - In Patients Suspected of Sepsis, Does the Use of a Screening Tool for Sepsis, Compared to Not Using a Screening Tool Affect the Diagnosis and Treatment of Sepsis Within Hospital Stay?
Tyler Dauzat - In Patients Who Undergo In-patient Surgery or Cardiac Catheterization, Does Ambulation Within the First Two Days Result in Fewer Complications Than Ambulation Conducted After Day Two During Recovery Time?
Lindsey Arsement - In PICU Patients, Would A Holistic Approach to Care Compared to Non-Holistic Patient Care Result in Better Patient Outcomes During Hospitalization?
Brittany Hebert - In Pregnant Women, Should the Use of An Episiotomy be Standard Practice, Compared to No Episiotomy, During Vaginal Deliveries to Reduce the Risk of Perineal Trauma?
Anneke Miller - In Type 2 Diabetic Patients, Does Tailoring Blood Pressure Management Compared to Standard Blood Pressure Control Increase the Cardiovascular Event Free Days Over One Year?
Brittany Pitts - Lit Review
Nadia PearceLiterary review of the efficacy of the implementation of mechanical prophylaxis alone compared to the use of mechanical prophylaxis in conjunction with chemoprophylaxis in preventing thromboembolic bc events in adult general surgical patients.
Sameera Zeidan - Nursing
Haneen Issa - Nursing Scholars Day
Haleigh Lykins - Patient Safety - Physical VS. Chemical Restraints
Deidre Smith - Poster
Rachael Rucker - Preventing Pressure Ulcers
Veronica Loftus - The Effects of Exclusive Breastfeeding on Infantile Weight
Laigen Bordelon - When Caring for Patients with Indwelling Foley Catheters, Does the Proper Usage and Early Removal Compared to a Prolonged Dwell Time Decrease the Risk of CAUTI During the length of Hospitalization?
Daisy Labrada - When Seeking Healthcare do Homeless Patients Experience Positive or Negative Outcomes During Their Time of Treatment ?

10:15 - 11:15 | Poster Session 2 - The Fort

Psychology | Biology | Chemistry | Communication Studies | Education

Ashley Barnhill - Thermography and thermoregulation of the face
Kasey Morein - Scalp Psoriasis and Bacterial Infection
Faith McCauley - Incorporation of Contemporary Chemistry in the Development of a Novel Experiment Adapted for the Organic Teaching Lab
Alina Chaisson - Synthesis of Diphenylamine Through the Use of Chan-Lam Microwave Assisted Coupling Reaction
Miguel Cortez - Synthesis of Diphenylamine Through the Use of Chan-Lam Microwave Assisted Coupling Reaction
Mira Parks - College of Liberal Arts - Social Media
Logan Duff - A Qualitative Assessment of Undergraduate Research at Peer Institutions
Sarah Crawford - An Addictive Obsession: College Students Exhibiting Social Anxiety and Excessive Alcohol consumption
Emily Bradas - Are younger mother or older mothers affected by postpartum depression more
Chasity StAmant - Believe It Achieve It: The Effects of Self-Efficacy on Test Anxiety
Micah Duvall - Communicating risks with numbers versus words
Gavin Janise - Communicating risks with numbers versus words
Mark LaCour - Communicating risks with numbers versus words
Clayton Hislop - Communicating risks with numbers versus words
Lia Richardson - Does being in or out of season affect student-athletes GPAs?
Madison Kelly - Does Major Affect Amount of Time Studying
Kennady Ardoin - Does Social Media Use Impact Self-Esteem?
Claire Plauche - Emotional Intelligence: Psychology and Nursing Perspectives
Jude Soileau - Extroversion and On Campus Physical Activity
Cameron Riggs - Hardiness in College Students
Madison Smith - Hours worked affect college students’ satisfaction
Taylor Vaughn - How does being a single parent affect your social life
Gavin Janise - How to communicate risk factors effectively when making decisions
Madelyn Clark - Influence of Family in Relation to the COVID-19 Vaccine
Thomas Pippen - Looking at How Perceived Stress Affects Healthy Eating Options
Alicia Lewis - Parental Stress of Homeschool Parents Vs. Non-Homeschool Parents
Jakia Stevens - Students' Employment Status Impact on Academic Procrastination
Jade padgett - The acceptance of emotional support animals on campus.
Mindy Johnson - The Impact Age Has on Openness
Ronna Matthews - Vaccine-preventable illnesses kill more people than necessary because of vaccine hesitancy
Joseph Abadie - 4200 Work Sample Joseph Abadie
Nicole Matthews - B-D-A Strategies
Kimberly Mojica - Best Practices in Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment in the Classroom
Kylee Reed - Dabbling into Differentiation: Why, How, and What makes Differentiation worth Implementing in the Classroom.
Casey Duck - Data-Driven Instruction in the Classroom
Kaitee Bertrand - Differentiation: Meeting Student Needs
Kelly Melder - How reading strategies improve comprehension in the classroom
Alexandria Floyd - Implementing Explicit Vocabulary Strategies to Facilitate Student Learning
Laikyn Ball - Questioning in the classroom
Raegan Brossett - Questioning within the Classroom
Stacy Fussell - The Effect of Transitions in the Classroom
Maddie Bordelon - The Effects of a 5-Day Unit Plan
Hannah Gunter - The Effects of Effective Questioning
Korianna Hebert - The Importance of Reading Strategies for Comprehension
Jesse Chesson - Understanding Learning Styles to Focus on Student Engagement
Laura Launey - Using Explicit Vocabulary Instruction to Increase Student Achievement
Kalli Parker - Using Learning Styles to Increase Student Achievement
Lauren Andries - Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) in the Classroom
Desiree Brunet - VTS: Visual Thinking Strategies and How It Effects the Classroom
Caroline Stallings - What is Your Learning Language?

11:15 - 12:30 | Oral Presentation Session 1 - HyFlex

12:30 - 1:30 | Lunch & Learn (LSUA Faculty Research) - Mulder Hall

1:45 - 3:00 | Oral Presentation Session 2 - HyFlex

**These presentations will be available in person or via Zoom

Room 1 - Mulder 145

Join via Zoom: https://lsua.zoom.us/j/91392456515

Tasnim Farzana - Problematic Smartphone Usage is Significantly Associated with age, impulse control, and excessive reassurance seeking but not depression.
Austin Souphanthalop - Sex Addiction in Men Who Have Sex With Men
Cheney Scull - The Impact of Viewing Fitness Influencers on Body Image
Celeste Clause - Forensic Genealogy
Maggie Maddox - Give The Child A Voice
Logan Laffoon - Law Enforcement off the Pavement: Preliminary Findings
Andrew Lemoine - Law Enforcement off the Pavement: Preliminary Findings
Kolby Bernard - Perks and disadvantages of the Witness protection program

Room 2 - Mulder 146

Join via Zoom: https://lsua.zoom.us/j/97996106310?pwd=WGdLNk9GVUk3dEhqeTI4UXlEZWxEQT09

Bryan Jackson - A Pilot Exploration of Oxford Nanopore MinION Technologies and Thermo-Fischer Nanodrop Device using PCR for the Purpose of DNA Sequencing and Population Genetics
Amani Gray - A Pilot Exploration of Oxford Nanopore MinION Technologies and Thermo-Fischer Nanodrop Device using PCR for the Purpose of DNA Sequencing and Population Genetics
Logan Duff - A Pilot Exploration of Oxford Nanopore MinION Technologies and Thermo-Fischer Nanodrop Device using PCR for the Purpose of DNA Sequencing and Population Genetics
Alina Chaisson - A Summary of Medicinal Uses of Garlic, Ginger, and Chamomile Plants
Austin Manuel - Multiple Linear Regression Model to Predict Housing Price in Pecan Bayou Sub-Division, Alexandria La.
Shinji Hain - Multiple Linear Regression Model to Predict Housing Price in Pecan Bayou Sub-Division, Alexandria La.
Jordan Beard - Multiple Linear Regression model to predict housing prices in Pecan Bayou subdivision, Alexandria, LA.

Room 3 - Mulder 144

Join via Zoom: https://lsua.zoom.us/j/93720608271