Credentials/Degrees:
DNP, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
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, ND
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 of Gallery of Nursing Excellence Poster Presentation Award for “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: 3rd Annual Nursing Research Showcase 2015: Sanford Medical Center, Fargo , ND.
Rydell, J. (2014, February). Podium Presentation. “Faith and End of Life Decisions”. The Lorentzsen Center for Faith and Work Lecture and Luncheon featured speaker, 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/yard work
Habitat for Humanity volunteer
Travel