Emily A Brandmeyer1, Qiuhua Shen, Amanda R Thimmesch, Janet D Pierce. 1. Emily A. Brandmeyer is a staff nurse at Via Christi Hospital in Wichita, Kan. Qiuhua Shen is an assistant professor; Amanda R. Thimmesch is a research associate; and Janet D. Pierce is a professor, all at the University of Kansas School of Nursing in Kansas City.