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Hey! My name is Sabrina and I'm currently in Q4 in the ACE program. Outside of the classroom, I love to stay active whether that is at the gym or just walking outside. I also love to spend as much time as possible with family and friends. I went to Drexel for undergrad where I graduated with a Psych degree. I then graduated from Temple with my Master's in Occupational Therapy. When I was in undergrad, I did a co-op at a neurocognitive rehab where I worked as a cognitive therapist. At the rehab, it was there that I was introduced to research when I was asked to help one of the psychiatrists who was running a study to see the impact of meditation on patients with traumatic brain injuries. I was the one running the meditation groups as well as gathering data such as performing memory tests, questionnaires, and so fourth. Unfortunately, my co-op ended before the study was finished, but it was amazing to see what goes into a research study like that. Honestly, research has never been a strong suit of mine and it is difficult to grasp my attention, however, I understand the importance of research especially in a field like nursing. I look forward to learning more that I can hopefully take with me in my future as a nurse.

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Hi! My name is Sam and I am a Q4 ACE Nursing student. Outside of this program I am bodybuilding so I spend a lot of time in the gym when I’m not studying. I previously studied Integrative Physiology at the University of Colorado Boulder. While in my undergrad I taught Anatomy Lab for 2 years while also dissecting cadavers for the students to learn off. I have no previous research experience. I am excited to learn more about how research applies to everyday nursing!

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Hi! My name is Lindsay and I am a Q4 ACE student. Outside of the classroom I enjoy exploring the city with my friends, going to the gym, and spending time at the beach. I have been living in Philadelphia for school for the past 5 years, so I really enjoy finding new things to do around here. I have a degree in Health Professions from Temple and I have previously worked as a CNA on a Med Surg floor in Somers Point, NJ. I have taken a research course, but I am not super familiar or experienced with it. I am looking forward to seeing how research can improve my nursing career, and also see if the research side of nursing is a possible fit for me!

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Hi everyone, my name is Ginger & I'm a Q4 ACE student. My first degree was in film from Temple University. My previous work experience is in production & camera assistant work, photography, tutoring, & waitressing. My interests range from hiking national parks & road tripping to photographing people's portraits or landscapes. I like cooking new things & trying new foods. I have no prior research experience so I'm excited to see what nursing research will entail.

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Hi everyone, my name is Taylor and I am currently a Q4 ACE student. For my first degree, I majored in psychology at Rutgers University. When I am not studying, I enjoy spending time with my loved ones (nothing beats being surrounded by people who make you laugh until you cry), sight-seeing, & going to museums! I worked in case management for a little and I also spent some time working as a psych tech in an inpatient pediatric and adult psych unit. During undergrad, I was a research assistant in a social psychology lab, helping PhD students gather data on implicit racial bias. I would interview students who participated in the lab's research studies. Throughout my time in undergrad, I have wrote some research papers. I am looking forward to learning how nursing research is executed! :)

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Hey everyone! My name is Jada. I am a quarter 4 ACE student. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, reading, experiencing new restaurants, and traveling. I recently spent my break in Jamaica and I already wish I was back there. I majored in biological sciences at Rutgers University. I previously worked at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital as a unit clerk. I also used to be a car salesperson, so if any of you are getting cars in the future and want any advice I'd be happy to help! I've previously taken research classes, written research papers, and have taken multiple labs, so I am exited to take part in the course.

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Hi everyone! My name is Jaclyn. I am a Q4 ACE Student. Outside of the classroom I love cooking, yoga, running, art, travel, and the beach. My previous major was Exercise Science and was on the Pre-Physical Therapy route until I decided on this program instead :). I had to do a lot of research projects and papers throughout undergrad for my major. I have a lot of interests in research within the healthcare field specifically in combination with nutrition, so hopefully I can learn more about how to go about that. I have no experience with nursing research so I am excited to learn more about the opportunities.

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Hi, my name is Sajnin. I am a quarter 4 ACE student. I like going out with friends, trying new food, and traveling. My previous major was health science. I have worked at hospital and urgent care centers prior to nursing school. I don’t have any previous research experience, but I’m looking forward to this class and gaining new knowledge. I definitely want to improve my research skills and hope this course helps me learn how to use new research in my nursing career.

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Hi! I'm Jenn and am currently in my fourth quarter of ACE. In my free time I like to be outside, whether it's at the beach surfing or hanging out with friends. I've also spent a lot of time exploring Philly as I'm pretty new to the area. I majored in biobehavioral health and psychology at Penn State. Over the summer I usually work as a CNA which is my only experience, but have volunteered at many health clinics throughout the years. I have taken multiple research classes, but do not have experience working on research projects or in a lab. I expect to learn the role of nurses in research, as I could be interested in this field at some point in my career!

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My name is Devin and I am in my 4th quarter of the ACE program. Outside of the classroom I love to bake, read, go to the gym, and spend time with my friends and family. I got my undergraduate degree from West Chester in Cellular and Molecular Biology with a minor in Psych. I currently work as a PCT on a tele/stroke floor. I participated in research for a gene linked to cancer in undergrad and had to write several research papers. I am excited to continue to refine my abilities to sort through academic articles and research in the nursing field.

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My name is Michelle and I am currently in my fourth quarter of the ACE program. I enjoy ice skating, listening to music, and traveling. I earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Biology at San Diego State University.

I've had some experience working in patient care in San Diego. During my undergraduate studies, I gained research exposure at the Center of Teratology at SDSU, where we investigated the effects of alcohol on newborn rats. I also worked in the spatio-temporal brain imaging lab under Dr. Marinkovic, studying the impact of alcohol abuse versus light alcohol use on the brain. In these labs, my role was more focused on clinical assistance rather than writing. I'm excited about this course to learn more about research in nursing education.

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Hi hi! I am Morgan and I am so close to being done with the ACE program! I am in Q4 and so proud of myself and everyone for making it this far! When I am not in class I am hanging at home with my cat and my partner probably watching Netflix or playing Mario Party. I love trying new restaurants and hanging out with my friends for a little self care. I love going to the beach and always down for a happy hour moment. I got my first bachelors degree in Psychology from Rutgers University-New Brunswick. I also took some nursing prerequisites at a community college near my house. I have experience in working as a mental health technician in a psychiatric hospital and working as a nursing assistant in pre-op and post-op. I've never had any research experience and never felt fully invested in research as I like more hands on care with patient interaction. Maybe this class will change that for me! I hope to gain from this class skills to make me a well qualified new graduate nurse! I don't know much about what we will do in this class but excited to see what this class has in store for us this quarter!

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Hi! My name is Mikaela and I am a Q4 ACE student. My interests outside the program involve cooking, traveling, finding new places to eat, going to markets, and playing with my pomapoo, Milo! My previous degree was in Neuroscience and Public Health at Tulane University. Previously, I have worked as a Medical Assistant in Dermatology and as a Medical Scribe in the ED. I went to a health professions high school which allowed us a lot of shadowing opportunities! I took AP Research in high school where I wrote a research paper on the benefits of breastmilk and did a little research while in college. I am excited to see how this course can help me integrate research with our nursing didactic knowledge and apply this in different careers in nursing and further education. Congrats everyone on nearing the finish line!

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Hi! My name is Cassidy I am a Q4 ACE student. My interests outside the program include going to the gym and spending time with friends and family. I previously went to Penn state and majored in Biobehavioral Health with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies. I do not have any experience in the health care field but I worked as a waitress since I was 17. Previous research experience is a research class I took at PSU. I hope this class gives me the skills and experience to continue research after graduation and to expand my knowledge.

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Hi. My name is Vinessa, I am a quarter 4 ace student. I love to travel, go on walks and try new foods I have A degree in Recreational Therapy and got a job in that field. I have no hands on experience in research but was required to take a research course for my previous degree. I hope this class will help me gain the knowledge about how to adapt and incorporate new research into my nursing career.

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Hi everyone! My name is Oshin, and I am a quarter 4 ACE student. I guess you can call me a “hodophile” as I love to travel and go on different adventures. Family time is extremely important to me and so every year my family and I visit a new country or 2 where we explore and spend quality time together. My first degree is in Finance and economics, and I have worked in accounting for 7 years. I have no experience in nursing prior to this program and my research background is very limited. I do hope to broaden my skillset in research and really look forward to what this course has to offer in helping me achieve this goal.

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Hey Everyone! My name is Brigid. I am a Quarter 4 ACE Student. My interests outside of the classroom include going to the gym, running, baking, reading, trying new restaurants and bars with my friends, and going to the beach. I got a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from Old Dominion University. I also swam for all four years of my undergrad. Previously, I have worked as a phlebotomist at a few different plasma donation centers. I do not have any co-op or research experience, expect for the required science labs that went along with my various coursework. I am hopeful to gain some insight into the research side of nursing to help see the total big picture. I also think research provides for a bunch of different career paths which will be interesting to see, specifically for nursing.

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Hi! My name is Meredith, and I am a Q4 ACE student. I previously studied Finance and very confident with my decision to switch to nursing. I do not have any work experience in a healthcare setting besides working in a nursing home in high school! I also have not had any experience with research. I am excited to learn how to accurately research information and be able to differentiate between correct and incorrect information. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy cooking, going for long walks/runs and hanging out with friends and family!

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Hi everyone! My name is Ana. I am an ACE student in Q4. Some of my interests outside of the classroom are reading, spending time outside, and the beach. I received my previous bachelor's degree from Penn State in Psychology with a neuroscience focus. My work experience does not include anything in the healthcare field but I have been a Nanny for many years. My course expectations are to learn a lot and I am excited to begin this course.

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Hi Everyone! My name is Laura and I am a Q4 ACE student. Outside of class, I like to read, watch movies, try new foods, and travel. I have a degree in Health Sciences from Hofstra University. After graduating, I worked as an ER clerk in a trauma hospital back home in New York. My last research experience was in undergrad when I took a research class looking into Title IX on my college campus. I am looking forward to finishing this quarter with all of you!

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Hello my name is Chase and I am a Q4 ACE student. Outside of the classroom I enjoy exploring the Philadelphia area and trying new food spots. I am also passionate about the gym and keeping up with friends. My previous major was Biology from Rowan University. I used to work as a medical scribe in the emergency department at RWJ Barnabas Health Community Hospital in NJ. The only research experience I have is from completing required research assignments to attain my Biology degree. I expect this course to supplement my knowledge in the nursing field on specific issues and modern improvements to care. I'm looking forward to finishing this course!

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Hi my name is Oscar. I am a Q4 student. Outside of the classroom I like to read and currently reading "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho. My favorite ice cream flavor is cookie dough. I have a degree in biology. I have no relevant work/research experience. I am expecting to become better at reading research articles and picking out the relevant information.

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Hello! My name is Demetra. I am a Q4 ACE student. Outside of the classroom I enjoy being outdoors going on walks, hikes, bike rides, and going to the beach. I also enjoy reading and hanging out with my family, friends, and animals. I have a major in Biology from Rutgers University. I work as a nursing aide at a hospital down the shore. My previous research experience is pretty limited to just the labs and papers I had to complete to get my Biology degree. For this course I expect to gain more knowledge on research when it comes to the nursing profession. I am excited for this quarter and all I will learn!

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Hello! My name is Sophia. I am a Q4 ACE student. Outside of the classroom I enjoy running and spending time with my family. I also love to cook and bake in my spare time. Previously, I received a degree in psychology from Drexel. So, I have been here for a while now! In undergrad, I did a co-op as a behavioral health technician working with children. I really enjoyed it! As a psychology major, I got a good amount of research experience in. However, I am excited to do research from a nursing perspective this time. During this class, I expect to learn more about research systems and techniques in writing. I am looking forward to this term!

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Hello everyone! My name is Uloma and I am a Q4 ACE student. Outside of the classroom my interests include reading, traveling, spending time with my friends/family, and trying new things whether it's food or a new interesting activity. Previously I attended West Chester University and graduated with a degree in Biology. After graduating I worked as a medical assistant in a urology office, where I got most of my healthcare experience. Unfortunately I do not have any research experience other than writing a paper or two for class. Hopefully by the end of this course I hope to be able to use research to enhance my nursing skills. I'm very excited to expand my knowledge of research in nursing and put it into practice.

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Hi everyone! My name is Elisa ("uh-lee-suh") for those of you that may not know me. I'm a Q4 ACE student. I love to spend time with family and friends. I am a wanderlust traveler! I absolutely love traveling whether its within the state, within the country, or my favorite - around the world! I previously graduated with a Marketing degree, working as a Catering Manager for the last 6 years in a casino in Atlantic City, NJ. The only research experience I have is if I had to write a research paper for a class. I do not have experience in research professionally. My course expectations are to get a better understanding of research topics within nursing. I'm looking forward to finishing the end of the quarter with everyone!

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I wanted to extend to all of you a warm welcome to NURS Research Basis of Nursing course. Since this course is designed to have us work together, I wanted to provide you with information about myself. I live in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.  I frequently have the opportunity to watch deer walking in my yard while I enjoy meals with my family. I am excited to finally enjoy the warmer and longer days of light that are part of the wonders of summer.

I started working at Drexel in 2003 and have been working full time since 2005.  I teach primarily in the undergraduate program, but have taught in both graduate and doctorate programs both online and in person. During my doctorate work,  I completed a qualitative study related to the experiences of registered nurses who worked in the emergency department in screening for intimate partner violence. I find research fascinating as it is the foundation to improving health outcomes in populations.

I am excited to have the opportunity to be working with you this quarter. I attached a picture of what I think would be a great place to spend a summer evening.

I look forward to "seeing" and working with all of you online this quarter.

Note: Please respond to one of your peers and not to my post as part of the requirement for this assignment.

Dr. Fay-Hillier