Faculty Mentor: Amelia Perez
Department: Family Health and Community Health Nursing
Faculty Email: aperez@siue.edu
Position: 2 unfunded URCA Assistant positions
Hours per Week: 6 to 9 hours
Location of research or creative activities: Hybrid- on campus and online
Does the position have course credit? No
Position Requirements
- Must be a nursing major
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Meeting times will be scheduled weekly based on the student and faculty schedule
Description of Research or Creative Activity
I am currently working on a human trafficking simulation longitudinal study to educate undergraduate nursing students and nurses in acute care settings about human trafficking. I am exploring the knowledge and preparedness to respond outcomes of this education program. I am also working on evaluation of outcomes of a 6 state online regional program and analyzing pre and post data regarding preceptor and clinical faculty competencies. A new research project may be starting next semester as well.
Student Responsibilities
The URCA Assistant will be responsible for entering data and summarizing results. The student will also be doing literature searches to find articles related to the topics being studied. The student may be able to participate in manuscript writing for article publication in a nursing journal and conference presentations writing.
Learning Outcomes
Students will expand their knowledge and experience related to various research strategies. Students will gain information related to research that will be helpful for their senior assignment and in their future career as a nurse.
