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Title | Creator | Date | Description | Relation Is Part Of |
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 | A Clinical Practice Guideline Promoting Opioid Awareness in a Level IV NICU | Kendall, Allison | 2019 | Neonates may be exposed to significant amounts of opioids in the NICU. The objective of this project was to investigate opioid exposure of neonates in a level IV NICU, enhance provider knowledge of this problem through education, and develop a clinical practice guideline to promote increased opioid ... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP |
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 | A QI Initiative to Improve Mental Health Outcomes of Juvenile Offenders in Utah | Butler, Tonya M. | 2019 | Problem: The juvenile justice system was established to increase the rehabilitative potential of the court system and prepare youth offenders for re-entry into the community. Legislative changes in recent decades have resulted in increasing numbers of youth being committed to adult prisons. A review... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP |
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 | Addressing a Fear of Family Separation Among a Hispanic Pediatric Population | Navar, Emily S. | 2019 | Purpose: The purpose of the project was to develop and disseminate a culturally relevant resource toolkit to primary care pediatric providers delivering care to immigrant populations. The aim was to equip providers to support Hispanic families facing increased stressors related to family separation ... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP |
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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 |
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 | An Initiative to Improve the Mobility of the Critically Ill: A Nurse-Driven Protocol | Elmer, Chantelle | 2019 | More than 6 million Americans have a stay in the ICU each year frequently leading to prolonged bedrest and immobility. Research indicates that mobility is the single most important variable in maintaining and preserving short and long term physical function, yet often it's placed at the bottom of an... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP |
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 | The Artificial Pancreas Question: An Exploration of Existing and Emerging Technology | Murray, James A. | 2019 | Artificial pancreas system (APS) technology may considerably reduce variability in blood glucose, resulting in lower risk for hypoglycemia and complications, and by extension improve quality of life for people living with diabetes. While clinical trials, research, and experience have consistently de... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP |
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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 |
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 | Chronic Pain Treatment Guideline for Emergency Department Providers in an Urban Community Hospital | Weir, Kim | 2019 | Chronic pain affects over 100 million adults in the United States. Opioids are commonly used to manage chronic pain with substance abuse and narcotic overdose being on the rise and of national concern. Emergency department (ED) providers are on the frontlines in treating patients with chronic pain a... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP |
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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 |
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 | Developing a Code Blue Simulation Experience in Labor and Delivery | White, Georgette L. | 2019 | Over 700 women die each year due to pregnancy and delivery complications and most of these maternal deaths could have been prevented. It is imperative that Labor and Delivery nurses are prepared for a medical emergency to provide the best care possible. The purpose of this continuous improvement pro... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP |
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 | Developing a Marijuana Counseling Module to Improve Mental and Physical Health Outcomes | Speed, Michael | 2019 | Problem/Background: Many years of recent United States military conflict have produced a large number of experienced combat veterans who face the challenge of reintegrating back into a civilian lifestyle. Mental health conditions such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are common among these v... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP |
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 | Developing Code Blue Simulation for the Labor and Delivery Nurse | White, Georgette L. | 2019 | POSTER | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP |
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 | The Development of a Diabetes Toolkit for Latino Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus | Lewis, Erika | 2019 | This paper discusses a Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) project conducted at two Latino community clinics-Consultorio Medico Hispano (CMH)-in metro Atlanta, Georgia. The purpose of this project was to address the problem of culturally relevant resources for the Spanish-speaking adult population w... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP |
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 | The Development of Neurocritical eLearning Modules for NICU Nurses and Neonatal Nurse Practitioners | Hearne, Jennifer Ann | 2019 | Problem: Infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) are at increased risk for varying degrees of neurological injury that can ultimately result in morbidities. NICU registered nurses (RNs) and neonatal nurse practitioners (NNPs) are key stakeholders in providing neonates with appropriate neu... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP |
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 | Difficult Urinary Catheter Navigation Guidelines | Stromness, Lori | 2019 | Background: Knowledge, confidence, and proficiency are paramount for patient safety during urinary catheter (UC) placement, especially when placement becomes difficult. Placement is difficult when the first attempt is not successful. Nurses encountering difficult UC placements are left to try again,... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP |
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 | Educating Women's Healthcare Providers on Transgender and Gender Non-Binary Care | Wann, Aurelia R. | 2019 | Transgender and gender non-binary (TGNB) individuals experience significantly greater disparities related to healthcare access than their cisgender-identifying with the gender to which one was assigned at birth- counterparts (James, Rankin, Keisling, Mottet, & Anafi, 2016). The minority stress model... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP |
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 | Effectiveness of an Educational Intervention to Increase ICU Nurses' Delirium Knowledge and Documentation of the CAM-ICU Tool | Lathem, Mallory | 2019 | Delirium leads to increased intensive care unit (ICU) patient morbidity and mortality, longer length of stay, and increased healthcare costs. Undetected delirium and unmanaged risk factors that contribute to the development of delirium are a significant issue in ICUs. The purpose of this project was... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP |
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 | The Effects of a Postpartum Hemorrhage Checklist on Provider Self-Efficacy | Crowther, Shawn | 2019 | The United States has seen an increase in postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) rates in recent years from 2.3% (n = 85,954) to 2.9% (n = 124,708). In an effort to reduce the incidence of PPH, checklists are being used with increased frequency in many hospitals in the United States and worldwide. The purpose ... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP |
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 | Evaluation and Management of Neuropathy: A Guide for Primary Care Providers | Kuhn, Cassie J. | 2019 | Patients with neuropathic symptoms often seek initial evaluation in primary care. Primary care providers face challenges in evaluating and managing neuropathic symptoms; subsequently, patients with neuropathic symptoms may be underdiagnosed or undermanaged. Current existing treatment guidelines lack... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP |
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 | Evaluation of the Experience of the Hotspotting Program on Complex Care Individuals in Salt Lake County | Cochrane, Ryan K. | 2019 | Healthcare costs are exceedingly high and continue to rise in the United States. Individuals with complex care needs are the most vulnerable to utilizing healthcare services that are inefficient and ineffective. The Camden Interprofessional Student Hotspotting Model was applied to identified complex... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP |
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 | Flight Paramedics Can Safely Administer Blood Products to Trauma Patients: Decreasing the Time to Blood Administration Improves Patient Outcomes | Foley, Jenifer | 2019 | Early administration of blood products to trauma patients in the prehospital setting is associated with improved outcomes. Paramedics are vital components of many flight teams but do not receive education on blood administration in their education track. The literature indicates that it is feasible ... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP |
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 | Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Group Development Utilized to Decrease Rates of Suicidal Ideation During Hospitalization | Staheli, Kendra | 2019 | Background: Suicide is a concerning problem. Suicidality is linked to avoidance of mental health problems such as rising depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation (SI). Psychotherapy and healthy coping skills can be used to lessen avoidance of mental health problems. There are limited therapeutic m... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP |
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 | Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Addressing Vaccine Knowledge and Hesitancy in African Refugees | Baptiste, Farah Jn | 2019 | Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a common virus that can cause many cancers. Although HPV vaccines have proven beneficial in preventing some cancers and some countries have noticed a sharp decline in HPV infection where there is high vaccine coverage, many parents still choose not to vaccinate their ch... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP |
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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 |
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 | Impacting Antibiotic Stewardship through Correct Antibiotic Allergy Documentation | Moffitt, Lauren | 2019 | POSTER | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP |