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1 Creating a Regional Anasthesia CPG to Manage Postoperative Pain in Eligible NICU Patients: A Quality Improvement ProjectKeirsey, Samantha C.; Mansfield, Kelly2024POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
2 Creating a Regional Anasthesia CPG to Manage Postoperative Pain in Eligible NICU Patients: A Quality Improvement ProjectKeirsey, Samantha C.; Mansfield, Kelly2024Over 4000 neonates require surgery annually in the United States. The use of opioids for postoperative pain control and sedation during a lengthy stay in the NICU can result in increased cumulative doses, leading to adverse effects in the neonatal patient. Opioid administration may have adverse clin...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
3 Evaluating Provider Readiness to Adopt an Early Enteral Nutrition Guideline for Infants Undergoing Therapeutic HypothermiaCraig, McKenna L.; Patterson, Melinda M.2024POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
4 Evaluating 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
5 Implementation of a Tracheal Aspirate Clinical Practice Guideline: A Quality Improvement ProjectMartinez, Rachael2024POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
6 Implementation of a Tracheal Aspirate Clinical Practice Guideline: A Quality Improvement ProjectMartinez, Rachael2024Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) are prone to infection, due to immature immune systems and exposure to nosocomial infections. Antibiotics are the most- prescribed medications in the NICU, and are overprescribed, partially caused by nonspecific infection symptoms in neonates. Becau...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
7 Implementing a Breastfeeding Establishment Guideline in the NICURivera, Maelee; Knighton, Christina; Patterson, Melinda2024POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
8 Implementing a Breastfeeding Establishment Guideline in the NICURivera, Maelee; Knighton, Christina; Patterson, Melinda2024Breastfeeding rates in the newborn intensive care unit (NICU) are suboptimal. Prematurity is a significant barrier to breastfeeding in the NICU. Evidence shows that direct breastfeeding does not increase the length of hospital stay for a preterm infant in the NICU. Local Problem: A level III NICU in...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
9 Implementing 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
10 Implementing 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.2024POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
11 Implementing an Early Mobility Protocol in a Newborn Intensive Care Unit for Infants with a Corrected Gestational Age of 37 Weeks or Greater: A Needs AssessmentWhite, Mckenzie A.; Patterson, Melinda2024POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
12 Implementing an Early Mobility Protocol in a Newborn Intensive Care Unit for Infants with a Corrected Gestational Age of 37 Weeks or Greater: A Needs AssessmentWhite, Mckenzie A.; Patterson, Melinda2024Neonates cared for in newborn intensive care units (NICUs) who have lengthy hospital stays compounded with other risk factors, including prematurity, low birth weight, and mechanical ventilation, are at an increased risk of delayed developmental outcomes. Current literature suggests that implementin...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
13 The Role of POCUS in Neonatal Lumbar PuncturePatton, Rebecca, A.; Chan, Belinda; Friddle, Kim M.; Mansfield, Kelly J.2024POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
14 The Role of POCUS in Neonatal Lumbar PuncturePatton, Rebecca, A.; Chan, Belinda; Friddle, Kim M.; Mansfield, Kelly J.2024Neonatal lumbar puncture (LP) is an indispensable procedure for diagnosing central nervous system infections. Although nonspecific signs of sepsis present diagnostic challenges, LP remains a cornerstone in evaluating suspected early-onset sepsis. The traditional palpation-guided approach can result ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
15 A Novel Discharge Medication Process: A Needs AssessmentMccreath, Lauren; Hobson, Alesa; Hart, Sara2024POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care
16 Changing Disinfecting Cap Protocol: A CLABSI Reduction InitiativeWatnes, Kelsey J.; Argyl, Jason; Nerges, John2024Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSIs) cause an increased risk of mortality and cost to patients and hospitals. Short-staffing, non-compliance, and inadequate training are all possible contributing factors to an increase in CLABSIs. Antiseptic barrier caps are a possible preventati...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care
17 Changing Disinfecting Cap Protocol: A CLABSI Reduction InitiativeWatnes, Kelsey J.; Argyl, Jason; Nerges, John2024POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care
18 Developing a DSME Referral Toolkit for Primary Care ProvidersMurray, Amanda L.; Ly, Brittany; Reinke, Lynn F.2024POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Adult / Gerontology
19 Developing a DSME Referral Toolkit for Primary Care ProvidersMurray, Amanda L.; Ly, Brittany; Reinke, Lynn F.2024Despite the proven benefits of diabetes self-management education (DSME) programs, only 5% of Utah's adult diabetes population has participated in such programs, largely due to a shortage of referrals from healthcare providers. Insurance coverage for these services typically requires a referral from...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Adult / Gerontology
20 Implement a Standardized Anesthesia Order Set in the PACUBigman, Sadie J.; Dunn, Richard; Layman, Jennifer; Lufkin, James; Lynch, Keisa M.2024POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care
21 Implement a Standardized Anesthesia Order Set in the PACUBigman, Sadie J.; Dunn, Richard; Layman, Jennifer; Lufkin, James; Lynch, Keisa M.2024Incomplete physician orders are a significant cause of interdisciplinary miscommunication, patient treatment delays, inconsistent patient care, medication irregularities, and medication errors in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (Kandaswamy et al., 2019; Park et al., 2018; Wells & Loshak, 2019). Commun...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care
22 Implementation of a Renal Failure Risk Assessment Tool Prior to Cardiothoracic Surgery: An Evidence-based Practice ProjectBrim, Rebecca M.; Sharma, Vikas; Lynch, Keisa M.2024POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care
23 Implementation of a Renal Failure Risk Assessment Tool Prior to Cardiothoracic Surgery: An Evidence-based Practice ProjectBrim, Rebecca M.; Sharma, Vikas; Lynch, Keisa M.2024Of patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery (CTS), up to 50% are at risk of developing an acute kidney injury (AKI) after surgery (Zaouter et al., 2018). Acute kidney injury and renal failure can increase mortality and morbidity and lead to more extended hospital stays, longer ICU stays, and highe...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care
24 Implementation of Point of Care Ultrasound in the Intensive Care Unit: A Quality Improvement ProjectEdman, Nicholas B.; Drury, Zachary; Lynch, Keisa M.2024POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care
25 Implementation of Point of Care Ultrasound in the Intensive Care Unit: A Quality Improvement ProjectEdman, Nicholas B.; Drury, Zachary; Lynch, Keisa M.2024Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) is the use of portable ultrasound technology by bedside clinicians for rapid patient assessment. POCUS has been found to decrease the time to accurate diagnosis and improve patient outcomes in the ICU (Yoshida et al., 2023). However, POCUS is underutilized within the...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care
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