Outcome Mastery

Tube Feeding Residuals
Scholarship for Evidence-Based Practice Skills

This group project helped me develop confidence in research and applying it to nursing care. We focused on tube feeding residuals and reviewed peer-reviewed articles to figure out current best practices. As a group, we used that evidence to write a paper and put together a PowerPoint presentation for the class. I learned that clinical guidelines aren't always black and white, and that staying informed with up-to-date research is crucial in providing safe, effective care. This project also helped me see how important it is to understand the "why" behind what we do at the bedside. I now feel more comfortable using research to back up my clinical decisions, especially in situations where care can vary from nurse to nurse. This experience reminded me that evidence-based practice is about improving outcomes and doing what’s best for the patient, even if it means questioning or challenging what we’ve always done.

Missions: Montreal
Diversity Skills

Going on two mission trips to Montreal gave me a completely different perspective on nursing and culture awareness. We spent time in communities where English wasn’t the primary language, and I had to rely on non-verbal communication, patience, and humility to connect with people. These trips showed me how important it is to approach others with respect, friendliness, and an open mind, especially when they come from different backgrounds. I also saw how spiritual beliefs and cultural values shape people’s views on health, relationships, and lifestyle. It wasn’t always easy, but those challenges helped me grow in empathy and cultural sensitivity. I learned that truly listening and being present can build trust even when language or cultural barriers exist. These experiences made me want to provide care that’s not just clinically sound, but also inclusive and compassionate. I’ll carry these lessons with me as I care for diverse patients in the future.

Food Insecurity as a Public Issue
Critical Thinking and Clinical Judgment in Clinical Practice

Our advocacy point project focused on food insecurity as a public health issue in rural Alabama, particularly Wilcox County. As a group, we created a PowerPoint that outlined the problem, looked at how it affects individuals and communities, and presented solutions. We broke it down using the micro-, meso-, and macro-system levels and tailored it toward the Alabama Department of Public Health and other stakeholders. I learned how social determinants like food access play a major role in chronic illness and health disparities. This project pushed me to think critically about how nurses can be part of the solution—by identifying community needs, advocating for resources, and supporting policy changes. It also reminded me that clinical judgment isn’t limited to bedside care. We have to consider the bigger picture, especially for vulnerable populations. This experience strengthened my desire to advocate for equity in healthcare, both in the clinic and beyond.

ICP: Dialysis Nurse
Communication and Collaboration Skills

For this project, my group interviewed a dialysis nurse to learn more about her unit, daily responsibilities, and advice for new grads. Through this project, we learned how important communication is—not just with patients, but also with doctors, techs, and other nurses. I had never really considered how much coordination it takes to manage something like dialysis, where timing and accuracy are everything. She also talked about key information regarding dialysis care, such as medications, wounds, insulin needs, and nutrition status. After the interview, we created a PowerPoint to present our findings. This experience helped me realize how essential collaboration is to patient safety and how each team member plays a role in successful outcomes. It made me reflect on how I want to communicate as a nurse—clearly, respectfully, and with the patient’s needs at the center of every interaction.

CAP Project
Clinical Prevention and Population Health Skills

The CAP Project helped me understand how to meet a community’s specific needs using health promotion. Our group partnered with The Exceptional Foundation, which serves adults with various developmental disabilities. We created an educational intervention about what to expect during a doctor’s visit. To make it engaging and accessible, we made a skit, a poster, and pre/post quizzes to evaluate understanding. We also wrote a paper and presented our project in class. This experience taught me how important it is to provide selective education methods to the audience’s learning level and communication style. It was eye-opening to realize how uncommon healthcare settings can be for some individuals and how much impact a little preparation can have. It felt good to empower people with knowledge they could use right away. This project showed me how nurses can promote health, not just through treatment, but by educating and advocating for vulnerable populations.

University Involvement
Leadership Skills

At Auburn, I joined the sorority Chi Omega and became heavily involved starting my sophomore year. I was on the 'Behind The Scenes' team for sorority recruitment, and the next year, was appointed to be the leader, or "head," of the BTS team. This was not a small role, and I learned how much detail and teamwork goes into recruitment. I learned how to effectively communicate with other team members in high stress environments. Junior year, I was elected on Chi Omega's Executive Board to serve as the Director of Programming. I was honored to be placed in a leadership role and I loved getting to be a part of an amazing organization. During that year, I was the liaison for all the chapter positions and kept a detailed calendar of all the organizations plans, due dates, social events, sisterhood events, academic opportunities, and more. Also during that year, I served as Head BTS again for recruitment. Juggling these roles while being in nursing school was difficult at times but very rewarding. Being involvement on campus and holding leadership roles will be very beneficial to my nursing career. I will take my communication skills, leadership skills, teamwork skills, and keeping a level-head into my career.