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1 Improving 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, Poster
2 Implementing 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, Poster
3 Implementing 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, Poster
4 HPV 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, Poster
5 Enhancing 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
6 Enhancing 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, Poster
7 Streamlining Obstetric Emergency Admissions: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension Protocol ImplementationBogard, Cassidy; Hake, Sara; Chapman, Diane2025Background: Hypertension in pregnancy (PIH) is a complex medical condition that significantly increases the risk of maternal and fetal mortality and morbidity. Early recognition and intervention are essential to avoid poor outcomes. Without appropriate treatment, hypertensive patients are at heighte...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care, Adult / Gerontology, Poster
8 Diagnostic 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, Primary Care, Adult / Gerontology, Poster
9 Building 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, Primary Care, Adult / Gerontology, Poster
10 Leadership 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
11 Adult Level I Trauma Center Pediatric Readiness Needs AssessmentDavis, Cherisse Marie; Schmelter, Luanna2025Background: Pediatric 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 cent...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Organizational Leadership, MS to DNP
12 Understanding 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
13 Implementing 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
14 Enhancing 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
15 Enhancing 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
16 Enhancing 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
17 Improving 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
18 Nurses' 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
19 Implementing an Oral-immune Therapy (OIT) Guideline in the Newborn ICU: An Evidence-Based Quality Improvement ProjectGuillen, Sandra; Davidson, Jessica; Hearne, Jenny2025POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal, Poster
20 Implementing ‘APPLES' Therapy Into an Early Intervention Program for Infants with Cerebral Palsy: Evidence-Based Practice QI ProjectLopez, Emily; McIntyre, Allison; Hamilton, Jennifer2025POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal, Poster
21 Examination of the Diagnosis and Management of Urinary Tract Infections in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Needs AssessmentDoom, Kathy M.; Olsen, Jared A.; Hearne, Jenny2025POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal, Poster
22 Implementing a Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) Prevention Bundle in the NICU: A Quality Improvement ProjectLind, Ashley; Olson, Jared; Hearne, Jenny2025POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal, Poster
23 Enhancing Access to Discharge Medications in Hospitalized Patients: A QI InitiativePixton, Natalie; McCreath, Lauren; Macintosh, Christopher2025POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care, Poster
24 Creating a Specialized Neonatal Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) Program in a Level IV NICU: A Needs AssessmentBolt, Megan; Rendle, Kyler; Reynolds, Nicole; Struiksma, Allison; Mansfield, Kelly2025POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal, Poster
25 Improving the Quality of Life and Symptom Management of Oncology Patients by Increasing the Availability of Palliative Care within a Health System: A Needs AssessmentRoberts, Easton; Lloyd, Jacqueline; Macintosh, Christopher2025POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care, Poster
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