Awards & recognition

Excellence in Nursing Awards

Each year the Excellence in Nursing Awards go to those United nurses who demonstrate excellence in service to coworkers, patients and their families.

2009 Award Recipients

2008 Award Recipients

2007 Award Recipients

Publications (2001 to present)*

2008

• Milbrett P, Halm M.  Characteristics and predictors of frequent utilization of emergency services.  J Emergency Nursing.


• Halm M. (2008) "Essential oils for the management of symptoms in the critically ill." Am J Crit Care, 17(2).


• Halm M. (2008) "Flushing hemodynamic lines: What does the science tell us?" Am J Crit Care, 17(1): 73-76.

2007

• Sabo J.  Clinical Resaerch in Practice:  A Guide for the Bedside Scientist (Book review).  Clinical Nurse Specialist.  21 (1).
 
• Sabo J, Chlan L, Savik K.  Relationships among patient characteristics, co-morbidities and vascular complications post-percutaneous coronary intervention.  Heart Lung.  37(3):190-195.
• Halm M. (2007) "To strip or not to strip? Physiologic effects of chest tube manipulation." Am J Crit Care, 16(6): 609-612.



• Halm M, Bakas T. (2007) "Factors associated with caregiver depressive symptoms, outcomes, and perceived physical health following cooronary artery bypass surgery." J Cardiovasc Nursing, 22(6): 508-515.



• Halm M, Lindquist R, Treat-Jacobson, Savik K. (2007). Caregiver burden and outcomes of caregiving of spouses of coronary artery bypass surgery patients. Heart Lung. 36 (3): 170-187.

2006

• Halm, M, Sabo, J, & Rudiger, M. (2006). "Patient and family advisory councils: Keeping a pulse on our customers." Critical Care Nurse. 26(5), 58-67.
• Disch J, Chlan L, Mueller C, Akinkuotu T, Sabo J, Feldt K, Bjorkland D. (2006) "The Densford Clinical Scholars Program: Improving patient care through research partnerships." J Nusing Admin. 36(12).



• Halm M, Lindquist R, Treat-Jacobson, Savik K. (2006). "Correlates of caregiver burden after coronary artery bypass surgery." Nursing Research. 55 (6): 426-436.


• Halm M, Sabo J, Rudiger M. (2006). "Patient and family advisory councils: Keeping a pulse on our customers." Crit Care Nurse. 26(5), 58-67. Heart & Lung - J Acute and Crit Care.


• Sendelbach SE, Halm MA, Doran KA, Miller EH, Gaillard P. (2006). "Effects of music therapy on physiological and psychological outcomes for patients undergoing cardiac surgery." J Cardiovascular Nursing. 21(3), 194-100.

2005

• Sabo J, Knudtson B, Conbere P, Howard P, Rusch A, Dalen S, Wilson W, & Tourville C. (2005). "Developing an outcome-based multidisciplinary care planning tool: process and outcomes." J Nurs Care Qual. 20(2), 145-53.
• Halm M. (2005). “Family presence during resuscitation: A critical review of the literature.”Am J Crit Care. 14(6), 494-511.


• Halm M, Peterson M, Kandels M, Sabo J, Blalock M, Braden R, Gryczman A, Krisko-Hagel K, Larson D, Lemay D, Sisler B, Strom L, & Topham, D. (2005). “Hospital nurse staffing and patient mortality, nurse burnout, and job dissatisfaction: A replication study.” Clin Nurse Spec. 19(5), 241-51.


• Chlan L, Sabo J, & Savik K. (2005). “Effects of three groin compression methods on patient discomfort, distress, and vascular complications following a percutaneous coronary intervention procedure.” Nursing Res. 54(6), 391-8.


• Sandau K., Lindquist R, Sendelbach S, Watanuki S, Halm M, Savik K. (2005). “Significance of preoperative depression on subjective health status 3-months post-coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) (Abstract).” Am J Crit Care. 14(3), 256.


• Sandau K. Lindquist R, Sendelbach S, Watanuki S, Halm M, Savik K. (2005). “Patient- perceived changes in neurocognitive symptoms and sleep 3 months post-coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) (Abstract).” Am J Crit Care. 14(3), 264.

2004

• Cook S, Topham D, & Rusch, A. (2004, July). "Preventing Falls: A hospital intervention program assesses risk." Minn Physician.
  

• Cook S, Rusch A, & Topham D. (2004, July). "Preventing falls: A hospital’s award-winning intervention system." Minn Physician.
  
  

• Kinney M. (2004, Dec). "Healing touch and therapeutic massage: Research proves their benefit."

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• Tabor S. (2004, June). "Partial hospitalization - Helping overcome emotional setbacks." Minn Health Care News.
  

2003

• Clark E, & Halm M. (2003). "Post-procedural acute confusion in the elderly." Am J Nursing. 103(5), 64UU-64AA2.


• Greenquist S. (2003, Oct). "Perimenopause entry point to a life passage." Minn Healthcare News.


• Halm M, Gagner S, Goering M, Sabo J, Smith M & Zaccagnini M. (2003). "Interdisciplinary rounds: Impact on patients, families and staff. Clin Nurse Spec." 17(3), 1-10.


• Halm M, & Denker J. (2003). "Primary prevention programs to reduce heart disease risk in women." Clin Nurse Spec. 17(1), 1- 9.
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• Post-White J, Kinney M, Savik K, Berntsen J, Wilcox C & Lerner I. (2003). "Therapeutic massage and healing touch improve symptoms in cancer." Int Cancer Therapies. 2(4), 332-44.


• Sairam R, & Tabor S. (2003, Jan). "The complex mental and medical health needs of the senior community and their families." Minn Physician.

• Post-White J, Kinney ME, Savik K, Berntsen J, Wilcox C & Lerner I. (2003). “Therapeutic massage and healing touch improve symptoms in cancer.” Integrative Cancer Therapies. 2(4), 332-44.

2002

• Sandau, K. (2002). "Post-operative care of the TRAM free flap reconstructive breast patient." Am J Nurs. 102(4), 36-44.


• Shogren C. (2002). "Case study: Unifying the organization." In "Compliance with new JCAHO standards: Staff management technology can help" by Karen Panoc in J Clin Systems Mgmt. 4(11).

2001

• Halm M, & Sabo J. (2001) "Restraints: Ritual or necessity?" AACN News. 18(7),14-17.