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1Improving Nurses Detection and Awareness of Hospital-Acquired Delirium in Postoperative Orthopedic Patients: An Evidence-Based Quality Improvement ProjectHeagy, Victoria; Moore, Lexi; Garrett, Larry2025Background: Hospital-acquired delirium (HAD) is a fluctuating neurocognitive disorder that is marked by inattention, disorganized thinking, and altered levels of consciousness. It is particularly prevalent among hospitalized older adults, a concern becoming more critical in our growing elderly popul...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care, Adult / Gerontology
2Implementing a Diabetes Education Referral Toolkit: An Evidence-Based Quality Improvement ProjectPaulsen, Madeline; Wilson, Bonnie; Miller, Sabrina; Hernandez, Victor; Allen, Nancy; Tay, Djin2025Background: Diabetes affects over 38.4 million Americans, with significant disparities in healthcare access and outcomes among racially and ethnically diverse populations. Despite the benefits of diabetes education, only 6.8% of patients receive it within the first year of diagnosis. Barriers such a...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care, Adult / Gerontology
3Implementing Social Needs Screening in an Employee Health Clinic to Improve Healthcare Quality: An Evidence-Based Quality Improvement ProjectDubuque, Amy; Garrett, Teresa; Dailey-Hansen, Amanda2025Background: Social determinants of health (SDOH) are non-medical factors that influence health outcomes. Many healthcare settings do not systematically screen patients for SDOH, leading to missed opportunities to address unmet needs. Local Problem: There was no systematic process to screen for SDOH ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care, Adult / Gerontology
4HPV Self-Collection to Increase Rural Screening Rates: An Evidence-Based Quality Improvement ProjectMoosman, Josie; Kepka, Deanna; Hebdon, Megan C. Thomas2025Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the primary cause of cervical cancer, which remains a significant public health concern, especially in low-resource settings and underserved populations. Barriers to traditional screening include discomfort, lack of access, financial constraints, and patient...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care, Adult / Gerontology
5Adult Level I Trauma Center Pediatric Readiness Needs AssessmentDavis, Cherisse Marie; Schmelter, Luanna2025Pediatric patients present unique clinical challenges that require specific resources and protocols. Many adult Level I trauma centers lack ample pediatric-specific policies and training to treat the traumatically injured child. Implementing strategies to strengthen the adult trauma center promotes ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Organizational Leadership, MS to DNP
6Diagnostic Tracking and Data Collection in Rural Clinics: An Evidence-Based Quality Improvement ProjectLevine, Kylee; Jagla, Kate; Garrett, Larry Curtis2025Background: Clinical data is essential for tracking diseases, managing finances, and patient safety (Bowman, 2013). By monitoring clinical data, clinics can achieve outcome tracking and enhanced health outcomes (Tran et al., 2022). This information can be utilized in various ways, including quality ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
7Building an Implementation Toolkit for Stop the Bleed Training: An Evidence-Based Practice ChangeMorin-Long, Mega; Ellis, Jessica2025Background: School shootings are a common and devastating problem in America and a source of traumatic death for both students and teachers. After the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary the American College of Surgeons (ACS) developed a course called Stop the Bleed (STB) which taught bystanders how t...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
8Understanding Primary Care Patient No-shows: A Quality Improvement Needs AssessmentNoss, Tiffany; Hart, Sara2025Background: No-show appointments are common in primary care, leading to financial burdens for healthcare facilities, limited access for other patients, and adverse effects on patients' health. High no-show rates contribute to poorly controlled chronic conditions like diabetes and heart failure, lead...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Organizational Leadership, MS to DNP
9Implementing a Clinical Pathway for Mental Health Screenings in a Specialty Practice Clinic: A Process Improvement InitiativeAndrews, Ashley L.; McMinimee, Kate M.; Mendez, Edly; Shayota, Brian J.; Christensen, Scott2025Background: Mental health disorders, including anxiety and depression, are prevalent among individuals with Phenylketonuria (PKU). These conditions can significantly impact quality of life, treatment adherence, and overall health outcomes. Despite the known psychological burden and risk of these con...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Organizational Leadership, MS to DNP
10Enhancing Shared Governance in a Local Health System by Identifying Leadership Skill and Competency Gaps: A Needs AssessmentFenton, Angela A.; Christensen, Scott2025Background: Shared governance is a structural framework for shared decision-making that positively impacts nursing practice and improves professional accountability. It empowers frontline nurses and clinical staff by giving them a voice in all decisions that affect their work. Local Problem: A Moun...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Organizational Leadership, MS to DNP
11Enhancing Childhood Immunization Rates: Implementing an Evidenced-Based Provider Toolkit & Training in Pediatric Primary CareNixon, Micah; Tay, Djin2025Background: The World Health Organization identifies vaccine hesitancy as a top ten global health threat. Growing hesitancy has decreased childhood immunization rates, significantly threatening public health and increasing the risk of vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks. The COVID-19 pandemic has ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care, Adult / Gerontology, Poster
12Enhancing Access to Gender-Affirming Care: An Evidence-Based Quality Improvement Project for Transgender PatientsMatthews, Brenda K.; Chaudhary, Kara; Allen, Nancy2025Background: Transgender and gender-diverse individuals face significant barriers in accessing timely and appropriate gender-affirming care, including long wait times, provider knowledge gaps, inefficiencies in referral processes, and inappropriate referrals. These challenges are exacerbated by stigm...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care, Adult / Gerontology
13Leadership Perspectives on Sick Leave: A Quality Improvement Needs AssessmentMcLain, Ben; Sisler, Shawna2025Background: Current sick leave policies in Utah reveal significant disparities, with no mandated sick leave at the private, federal, or state levels. This situation has led to varying organizational practices, potentially creating misalignments between employer expectations and employee understandin...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Organizational Leadership, MS to DNP
14Enhancing Self-Reported Pain Assessments for Post-Sedated Patients: A Needs AssessmentChavez-England, Jesika L.; Schmelter, Luanna2025Background: Effective pain management is essential for post-sedated patients in Post-Anesthesia Care Units (PACUs). any adult centers rely solely on the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) for self-reported pain assessment. However, evidence suggests it may inadequately capture pain experiences in post-seda...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Organizational Leadership, MS to DNP
15Enhancing Competency and Performance: An Evidence-Based Leadership Initiative for Novice Chief Nursing Officers in a Local Health SystemChristensen, Amy B.; Christensen, Scott2025Background: The chief nursing officer (CNO) plays a well-documented role in fostering a thriving culture for both nurses and patients. Inadequate orientation of new hospital CNOs can result in unstable clinical care environments, escalate nurse turnover, incur significant financial and operational c...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Organizational Leadership, MS to DNP
16Improving Treatment Adherence for PIs through a Cultural Competency ToolKit for Providers in an Outpatient Mental Health ClinicMounga, Va; Taholo, Lani; Mulitalo, Tausoa; Nerges, John A.2025Background: Pacific Islanders (PIs) in the United States experience significant mental health disparities, including higher rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide compared to other ethnic groups. Limited research on culturally competent interventions for this population contributes to low engagem...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Organizational Leadership, MS to DNP
17Bridging the Gap: A Needs Assessment to Inform Accreditation of a Pediatric Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner FellowshipColeman, Rachel; Morstein, Jodi; Bailey, ElLois2025Background: Pediatric psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) play a critical role in addressing the increasing demand for pediatric mental health services. However, novice PMHNPs often face significant challenges in their transition to practice, including role ambiguity, limited ment...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
18Third Trimester Syphilis Testing at Urban and Suburban Obstetric Clinics: A Quality Improvement ProjectBennett, Danielle; Garbett, Cynthia2025Background: Syphilis contributes significantly to maternal and infant morbidity and mortality, with infection rates in Utah rising sevenfold from 2012 to 2022. Despite guidelines recommending universal third-trimester syphilis testing, many obstetric clinics only test patients perceived to be at hig...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
19Nurses' Attitudes and Behaviors Toward Sick Leave Usage: A Quality Improvement Needs AssessmentEcheverria, Luisa; Sisler, Shawna2025Background: Nurses in the U.S. healthcare system face challenges related to workplace culture and the absence of legally mandated paid sick leave, contributing to high rates of presenteeism. This behavior, where nurses work while ill, jeopardizes their health and patient safety. Research shows that ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Organizational Leadership, MS to DNP
20Measurement-based Care Protocol for Group Therapy in a University Counseling Center: A Quality Improvement ProjectLybbert, Nicole D.; Elder, Jeffrey L.; Bailey, ElLois W.2024Rates of mental illness, including depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation, among college students are increasing and, in some cases, doubling. The worsening mental health of these students leads to adverse outcomes, including lower levels of educational attainment, increased substance use, and e...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
21Implementing a CPG Screening for Term Neonates for Congenital Heart Disease When Discharged with Supplemental Oxygen: An Evidence-based Quality Improvement ProjectCohn, Zoe N.; Ling, Con Yee J. Hogan, Whitnee; Friddle, Kim M.; Mansfield, Kelly J.2024Congenital heart defects (CHD) are the leading cause of infant morbidity and mortality from a birth defect. Early detection of critical congenital heart defects (CCHD) has improved with the institution of mandatory pulse oximetry screening due to the screening's moderate sensitivity, high specificit...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
22Developing and Evaluating a Parent Support Group for Those Affected by a Fetal Diagnosis at a Tertiary Fetal CenterCheshire, Shauna; Jenkins, Megan; Romano, Annie; Morgan, Deborah2024The rate of birth defects is 30% nationally, as well as in Utah. Parents who learn their unborn baby has severe anomalies experience significantly more mental and emotional stress than parents with unremarkable findings. Fetal centers serve this patient population but often fail to address the menta...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
23Evaluating Provider Readiness to Adopt an Early Enteral Nutrition Guideline for Infants Undergoing Therapeutic Hypothermia: A Needs AssessmentCraig, McKenna L.; Patterson, Melinda M.2024The incidence of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) in the United States is one per 1,000 live births, has not improved in recent years, and is associated with increased mortality despite advances in perinatal care. The long-standing practice of withholding enteral nutrition during therapeutic hy...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
24Precipitous Delivery Protocol in Urgent CareFidler, Daniel M.; Baker, Melissa; Taylor-Swanson, Lisa2024Unplanned precipitous deliveries in outpatient clinics pose significant challenges to healthcare systems, including the University of Utah healthcare system (UUHC). Despite their rarity, these events require an immediate and effective response to ensure the safety and wellbeing of both mother and ne...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
25Development of a Nutrition Program at a Rural Addiction Medicine Clinic: A Quality Improvement ProjectCirenza, Allison G.; Cook, Paula; Morgan, Deborah2024Individuals with substance use disorders are at risk for nutrient deficiencies, metabolic disorders, and food insecurity. Food insecurity develops when individuals lack reliable access to affordable, nutritious food. Health interventions for nutrition include increasing access to affordable, nutriti...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
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