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Title | Creator | Date | Description | Relation Is Part Of |
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Should the State of Utah Adopt the APRN Compact? | Smith, Kenneth E. | 2019 | Providing healthcare to underserved and rural communities is a challenge. Solutions to this challenge include the use of technology and the inclusion of advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). Ongoing research shows that healthcare provided by APRNs is equal to that provided by physicians. Addi... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP |
1052 |
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Use of Motivational Interviewing Skills to Increase Diabetic Type 2 Compliance | Sturgis, Gayle | 2019 | Diabetes is a chronic disease in which patients suffer from low compliance with medical advice. Healthcare professionals are able to motivate diabetes self-management adherence, but sometimes lack the knowledge and resources needed to apply evidenced-based approaches. In this quality improvement pro... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP |
1053 |
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Cleaning of Cell Phones in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit | Wood, Kari M. | 2019 | Problem: Mobile devices are known to harbor bacteria and viruses. Since these devices, including cell phones, are now more common in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), it can be postulated that thorough cleaning of these devices may help protect immunocompromised neonates. This project explore... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP |
1054 |
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Identification and Reporting Unsafe Conditions | Russell, Jamie | 2019 | Patient safety continues to be a point of focus for healthcare leaders in the United States (US). Despite longstanding efforts regarding patient safety in US hospitals, preventable medical errors continue. Within the healthcare industry, reliability is seemingly viewed as a top priority when caring ... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP |
1055 |
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Implementing a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Graduate Group to Improve Knowledge of DBT Skills | Leggett, Sarah C. | 2019 | Problem. Patients with borderline personality disorder (BPD) struggle to strengthen and generalize coping skills after completing a 7-month dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills group. A formal process addressing how to increase knowledge of DBT skills after completing this group is lacking. Met... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP |
1056 |
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Improving Patient Access Through Project ECHO | Moyers, Landon | 2019 | Problem: Access to psychiatric care is limited across the Intermountain West with less than half of the number of psychiatric providers needed to meet the needs of the population. The purpose of this Quality Improvement (QI) project was to increase access to psychiatric care in a regional hospital i... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP |
1057 |
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Initiative for Appropriate Antibiotic Prescribing Practices in the Emergency Setting | Nye, Jace | 2019 | The overuse and misuse of antibiotics has been a health concern for years and effects people all over the world. While improvements have been made in antimicrobial stewardship, progress continues to be slow in preventing inappropriate prescriptions. There remains a need to assess and improve antimic... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP |
1058 |
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An Initiative to Identify and Address Dementia Patient and Provider Needs in Community Clinics | Morgan, Deborah | 2019 | The majority of individuals living with dementia receive their care from Primary Care Providers. Multiple barriers such as time limitations, lack of specialist knowledge and lack of available resources have been identified in such a model, with caregivers of dementia patients reporting frustration a... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP |
1059 |
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Protocol Development for an Emergency Department at an Urban Utah Hospital | Hansen, Erik S. | 2019 | Pediatric head trauma protocols have been shown to decrease unnecessary imaging for patients being evaluated for a head trauma in the emergency department. The purpose of this project was to assess the current imaging and treatment practices of the providers at an urban medical center and to develop... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP |
1060 |
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Assessing the Usability, Feasibility, and Acceptability of the Hauer-Houtrow Algorithm for Diagnosing Pain in Children with Severe Neurological Impairment | Mower, Melissa | 2019 | Purpose: The purpose of this quality improvement project was to assess the usability, feasibility, and acceptability of the Hauer-Houtrow Algorithm in a specialty clinic for children with special healthcare needs. Background: Children with severe neurological impairment (SNI) have a significant redu... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP |
1061 |
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Impacting Antibiotic Stewardship Through Correct Antibiotic Allergy Documentation | Moffitt, Lauren | 2019 | Problem: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2017), 20-50% of all antibiotics prescribed in United States acute care hospitals are unnecessary or inappropriate. A simple way to prevent the misuse of antibiotics, is accurate documentation and review of patients' antibiotic al... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP |
1062 |
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Improving Midwifery Care for Women Experiencing Pregnancy Loss: A Clinical Guideline | Lawson, Jamie L. | 2019 | Pregnancy loss is a common occurrence and has profound, long-term psychological, physical, social and financial impacts on women and their families. Women report negative experiences with healthcare providers during management of pregnancy loss, including confusing information, inappropriate languag... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP |
1063 |
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Increasing Motivational Interviewing Use Among Primary Care Providers Counseling on Weight Loss | Gunnell, Emilie | 2018 | POSTER | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP |
1064 |
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Non-Pharmacologic Management of Enuresis in Primary Care | Harper, Heather | 2018 | POSTER | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster |
1065 |
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Increasing Emotional Intelligence in Providers | Taylor, Noelle | 2018 | POSTER | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster |
1066 |
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Increasing Utilization of the Ottawa Ankle Rules in the Urgent Care Setting | Steinly, Aimee | 2018 | POSTER | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster |
1067 |
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Online Educational Tool Improves Awareness and Appropriate Expectation for Antibiotic Use | Reynolds, Casey J. | 2018 | POSTER | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster |
1068 |
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Utah Congenital Heart Disease Transition Program | Anderson, Matthew | 2018 | POSTER | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster |
1069 |
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Factors Influencing Utah Nurse Practitioners' Decisions to Join Professional Associations | Rowley, Thomas | 2018 | POSTER | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster |
1070 |
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Motivational Interviewing and Pediatric Obesity: A Pretest Posttest Design | Wagstaff, Sarah | 2018 | POSTER | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster |
1071 |
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An Evidence-Based Educational Intervention to Improve the Recognition and Photo Documentation of Child Abuse Injuries in a Rural Health Facility | Byrd, Tami L. Fikstad | 2018 | POSTER | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster |
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Implementing VTE Screening in an Urgent Care Setting | Turgoose, William | 2018 | POSTER | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster |
1073 |
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Creation of a Mobile Schoolhouse: Teaching BLS, ACLS & PALS Within a National Guard Unit | Lowe, Spencer | 2018 | POSTER | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster |
1074 |
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A Study of Micronutrient Deficiencies After Bariatric Surgery | Nickel, Alexa | 2018 | POSTER | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster |
1075 |
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Developing Anticipatory Guidance to Facilitate Optimal Care Transition Outcomes for Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes | McDowell, Megan | 2018 | POSTER | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster |