Presentation Title: The impact of school nursing support on the students educational experience.

After reviewing the literature it is evident that nursing support in the educational system is both necessary and a positive for the community, what is not evident is the impact this support has on the student’s educational experience. There is no data available to answer this question directly. Children are our future and they, and their families, deserve to have their perspectives heard and participate in the interventions they receive. Therefore, this presentation aims to explore the challenges faced by students living with complex medical needs specifically in the context of inclusive classroom setting and how nurses are uniquely positioned to assist these students. Discussion surrounding future research ideas, limitations to study, potential evaluation measures as well as data collection training and standardizing language for school nurses to be explored. Tips for evaluating nursing interventions will also be included.

Title: The Impact of Structured Peer Support and Debriefing on PTSD and Burnout in Frontline Healthcare Workers
Background: Frontline healthcare workers are frequently exposed to traumatic clinical events, placing them at elevated risk for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and burnout. Despite growing awareness of these psychological impacts, formal support mechanisms remain inconsistent across healthcare institutions. Structured peer support and debriefing programs have emerged as promising interventions, yet their effectiveness requires further empirical validation.
Objectives: This study aims to evaluate whether structured peer support and debriefing programs reduce symptoms of PTSD and burnout among frontline healthcare workers compared to those without access to formal support.
**Methods: A mixed-methods design was employed across multiple hospital sites. Quantitative data were collected using validated instruments—the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) and the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI)—administered to two cohorts: participants in structured support programs and those without formal support. Qualitative interviews explored participants’ perceptions of psychological safety and coping strategies. Ethical approval was obtained through the institutional Research Ethics Board.
**Results: Preliminary findings indicate that participants engaged in structured peer support and debriefing reported significantly lower scores on both PTSD and burnout scales. Qualitative data revealed enhanced feelings of collegiality, emotional validation, and resilience among supported staff. Themes of isolation and emotional fatigue were more prevalent in the unsupported cohort.
**Conclusion: Structured peer support and debriefing programs appear to be effective in mitigating psychological distress among frontline healthcare workers. These findings support the integration of formal support mechanisms into hospital wellness strategies and highlight the need for ongoing evaluation and institutional commitment to staff mental health.

**assumed results and findings based on an assumed study

Title: Resident safety and quality of life: The impacts of absent staffing ratios in long-term care homes – a literature review
Abstract
Background: Chronic system failures in long-term care homes impact resident safety and quality of life. This is occurring at a provincial, national, and global level. The consequences of insufficient staffing and funding create a domino effect of collapse where residents are not receiving the amount or quality of care they require.
Objectives: The aim of this literature review is to explore the impacts of absent nurse-to-resident ratios on the safety and quality of life of residents living in long-term care homes.
Methods: This study began with the development of a research question: What is the impact of nurse-to-resident ratios on the safety and quality of life for residents living in long-term care? Literature searches were conducted using the EBSCO Consumer Health Database, and Google Scholar. Derived from the original research question, the following key words were inputted: resident AND safety AND quality of life AND staffing.
Results: The literature search yielded 4 peer-reviewed articles, 2 reports from nursing organizations, and 1 scholarly discussion paper. The findings suggest that current staffing models in long-term care are compromising resident safety and quality of life.
Conclusion: In order for safer staffing ratios to be implemented into practice, care homes must receive the funding and resources required to improve and enhance current staffing models. More research is needed to determine the specifics of how safety and quality of life is measured; moreover, the research needs to aid in designing proposed appropriate staffing models. This study will need ethics board approval to move beyond the literature review, into a mixed-methods study which could use quality indicator tools and interviews.