Research:

Presentations

MASNRN members have been instrumental in bringing various aspects of research to a number of audiences. Topics have included: the importance of research, how to conduct a literature review, evidence-based practice, as well as individual studies. Presentations have taken place both in local as well as national settings. Audiences have included the National Association of School Nurses, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Public Health Association and the MA Department of Public Health.

2010

Lessons learned in conducting school nurse research

O’Brien,M.J., DeSisto, M.,Spina, J,. Pulcini, J.. Lessons learned in conducting school nurse research. Jun 2010. National Association of School Nurses (NASN) Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.

Charting the vision for a healthy future through a School Nurse Research Network

Pulcini, J., O’Brien, M.J., Aubin, J., Spina, J.. Charting the vision for a healthy future through a School Nurse Research Network. Jun 2010. National Association of School Nurses (NASN) Pre-conference, Chicago, IL.

An Intervention to Increase High School Students’ Compliance with Carrying Auto-injectable epinephrine

Spina, J., Aries, S., Barnard, D,. McIntyre, L., Pulcini, J.. An Intervention to Increase High School Students’ Compliance with Carrying Auto-injectable epinephrine. May 2010. Massachusetts School Nurses Organization (MSNO) Spring Conference.

2009

Massachusetts School Nurse Research Network

Pulcini, J., Sheetz, A., DeSisto, M.. Massachusetts School Nurse Research Network. Nov 2009. American Academy of Nursing Meeting.

Allergies, anaphylaxis and epinephrine education program for students

Barnard, D. & Aries, S.. Allergies, anaphylaxis and epinephrine education program for students. Jun 2009. National Association of School Nurses (NASN) Annual Conference, Boston, MA.