TAMIU Nursing Faculty and Graduate Student Present Research at Prestigious Nursing Conference in Canada
Dr. Marivic Torregosa, TAMIU associate professor, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and Karrie Youngs, a TAMIU graduate student in the Master of Science in Nursing Administration program, were selected to present their scholarly work at the prestigious, peer-reviewed 37th International Nursing Research Congress, held in Toronto, Canada, this summer.
Torregosa presented findings from her ongoing research agenda focused on student success. Her presentation examined the role of resilience in higher education and demonstrated how resilience can be intentionally cultivated to enhance academic achievement, persistence, and overall student success.
Youngs presented her PICOT study, "Impact of Simulation-Based Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Training on Outcomes and Confidence in Newly Licensed Nurses." The project was developed in Dr. Torregosa's graduate Research Methods course and exemplifies the program's emphasis on producing scholarship that extends beyond the classroom. Although initially completed as a course assignment, the study was designed to meet the rigorous standards required for acceptance at a competitive international, peer-reviewed conference.
Torregosa said she intentionally structures graduate coursework to prepare students for scholarly dissemination and professional engagement.
"I believe course assignments should be more than academic exercises," she said, "They should be rigorous enough to contribute to the nursing profession through dissemination to broader audiences. By designing assignments with publication and presentation in mind, students engage in meaningful scholarship while developing the skills necessary to advance evidence-based practice. Presenting at international conferences not only strengthens their confidence and self-efficacy but also provides transformative professional and personal experiences."
Pictured from left to right are Karrie Youngs and Dr. Marivic Torregosa.
The selection of both presentations reflects the high caliber of scholarship being produced within the Master of Science in Nursing Administration program and the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. It also underscores the program's commitment to preparing nurse leaders who generate evidence, advance evidence-based practice, and contribute to improving health care and nursing education on a global stage, Torregosa said.
Participation in the International Nursing Research Congress provided both Torregosa and Youngs the opportunity to share their work with an international audience of nurse researchers, educators, clinicians, and healthcare leaders while representing TAMIU's commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and global scholarly engagement.
Dr. Torregosa said she is grateful to TAMIU's Graduate School and the College of Nursing and Health Sciences for their support in this scholarly endeavor.
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