DNP, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Concentration: Education
DNP Clinical Project: A Quality Improvement Intervention to Improve Pain Assessment and Management in the Nursing Home Setting
MS, Nursing, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks
Concentrations: Rural Health Nursing and Administration
Thesis: The Influence of Motor Vehicle Accidents on Seat Belt Restraint Usage in a Rural State
BAN, Nursing, Jamestown College, Jamestown, N.D.
Gerontology, Oncology, End of Life Care, Hospice Care Administration, Kidney Transplantation, Critical Care, Hemodialysis
Rydell, J. & DeJong, J. (April 30-May 1, 2015). Poster Presentation: “Interdisciplinary Case-Study Events for Dietetics, Education, Exercise Science, Health Care Administration, Nursing and Social Work Students: Enhancing Effective Communication Between Disciplines”. 2015 Sanford Nursing Symposium: Advancing Nursing Practice — Adapting to the Changing Health Care Landscape with Resiliency, Sanford Health.
Winner, Gallery of Nursing Excellence Poster Presentation Award, Nursing Research Category.
Rydell, J. & DeJong, J. (Feb. 10-13, 2015). Poster Presentation: “Interdisciplinary Case-Study Events for Dietetics, Education, Exercise Science, Health Care Administration, Nursing and Social Work students: Enhancing Effective Communication Between Disciplines.” Empowering Curiosity: Third Annual Nursing Research Showcase 2015: Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, N.D.
Rydell, J. (2014, February). Podium Presentation. “Faith and End of Life Decisions.” Featured speaker, Lorentzsen Center for Faith and Work Lecture and Luncheon, ×ö°®ÊÓƵ.
Rydell, J. (January 14-18, 2013). Poster Presentation: “Assessment of Evidence-Based Nursing Education Needs in Long-Term Care.” First Annual Nursing Research Showcase: Investigating New Knowledge, Sanford Health.
Rydell, J. (January 14-18, 2013). Poster Presentation: “A Quality Improvement Intervention to Improve Pain Assessment and Management in the Nursing Home Setting.” First Annual Nursing Research Showcase: Investigating New Knowledge, Sanford Health.
Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society, Xi-Kappa Chapter At-Large Nursing Honor Society (Member)
American Nurses Association (Member)
North Dakota Nurses Association (Member)
Gardening and yard work
Habitat for Humanity volunteer
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