Credentials/Degrees:
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.
Expertise:
Gerontology, Oncology, End of Life Care, Hospice Care Administration, Kidney Transplantation, Critical Care, Hemodialysis
Scholarship (2013-present):
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, Concordia College.
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.
Professional Memberships:
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)
Interests/Hobbies:
Gardening and yard work
Habitat for Humanity volunteer
Travel