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1 A Novel Discharge Medication Process: A Needs AssessmentMccreath, Lauren; Hobson, Alesa; Hart, Sara2024POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care
2 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
3 Changing Disinfecting Cap Protocol: A CLABSI Reduction InitiativeWatnes, Kelsey J.; Argyl, Jason; Nerges, John2024POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care
4 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
5 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
6 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
7 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
8 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
9 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
10 Implementing a Sleep Wake Bundle in the ICU: A Quality Improvement ProjectSmith, Phillip W.; Dalton, Anna; Hearne, Jenny; Allen, Nancy2024Poor sleep quality in the intensive care unit (ICU) can cause hormone imbalances, decreased energy, alterations in metabolic function, and impaired ventilation (Darby et al., 2022). Sleep disturbances can contribute to delirium and may lead to prolonged hospital lengths of stay, increased mortality,...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care
11 Implementing a Sleep Wake Bundle in the ICU: A Quality Improvement ProjectSmith, Phillip W.; Dalton, Anna; Hearne, Jenny; Allen, Nancy2024POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care
12 Implementing Early Mobility Guidelines in Medical Intensive Care UnitGu, Mingyu; Patterson, Scott W.; Christensen, Scott S.2024POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care
13 Implementing Early Mobility Guidelines in Medical Intensive Care UnitGu, Mingyu; Patterson, Scott W.; Christensen, Scott S.2024Patient early mobility has emerged as a safe and effective strategy to alleviate ICU-acquired weakness in critically ill individuals. Local Problem: In our local hospital's 25-bed Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), patients frequently experience sedation and prolonged bedrest, contributing to muscu...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care
14 Implementing Practice Changes in Interventional Radiology: Enhancing Patient Safety Through Anticoagulation ProtocolsYoung, Shaleena2024POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care
15 Implementing Practice Changes in Interventional Radiology: Enhancing Patient Safety Through Anticoagulation ProtocolsYoung, Shaleena2024Atrial Fibrillation (AF), Deep Venous Thrombus (DVT), and Pulmonary Embolus (PE) collectively affect millions, with AF alone impacting 3-5 million individuals (Polania et al., 2023). Annually, approximately 250,000 U.S. patients discontinue anticoagulation therapy for surgical procedures. Yet, Barne...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care
16 Implementing Structured Invasive Procedure Training for APCs in Hematology: A Process Improvement ProjectMastroianni, Jenna; Vadeboncoeur, Renee; Ward, Katie2024POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care
17 Implementing Structured Invasive Procedure Training for APCs in Hematology: A Process Improvement ProjectMastroianni, Jenna; Vadeboncoeur, Renee; Ward, Katie2024Procedural training done "on-the-job" can lead to variable learning opportunities and patient outcomes. Inadequately trained providers who perform invasive procedures can negatively impact the cost of care and organizational liability. Institutions must take accountability for training advanced prac...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care
18 The Integration of the Three-Wishes Project in an Oncology Specialized Intensive Care Unit: A Palliative Care ProjectGallagher, Meagan L.; Christensen, Scott; Brown, Jeanette2024POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care
19 The Integration of the Three-Wishes Project in an Oncology Specialized Intensive Care Unit: A Palliative Care ProjectGallagher, Meagan L.; Christensen, Scott; Brown, Jeanette2024In oncology intensive care units (ICUs), patients are critically ill and often face pain and suffering from their cancer diagnosis or treatments. Patient deaths in the oncology-ICU can be emotionally distressing for patients, families, and clinicians. Oncology nurses frequently experience compassion...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care
20 Needs Assessment for a Chaplain Program in a Thoracic Intensive Care UnitKingsford, Cammy; Gee, Perry; Scheese, Carolyn2024POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care
21 Needs Assessment for a Chaplain Program in a Thoracic Intensive Care UnitKingsford, Cammy; Gee, Perry; Scheese, Carolyn2024Extensive research underscores the positive correlation between nurses' engagement with spirituality and improved patient outcomes. Despite the acknowledged significance of addressing patients' spiritual needs, there is an underutilization and lack of coordination of available chaplain services, par...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care
22 Utilizing In-situ Simulation to Improve Knowledge and Confidence in the Care of Trauma PatientsWeeks, Claire E.; Randall, Rachel; Atwood, Renee; Nerges, John2024POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care
23 Utilizing In-situ Simulation to Improve Knowledge and Confidence in the Care of Trauma PatientsWeeks, Claire E.; Randall, Rachel; Atwood, Renee; Nerges, John2024Trauma 1 patients have life or limb time-sensitive injuries that require urgent and critical management. Caring for these patients creates an environment that is stressful and error- prone, and these patients require a specific skill base that is utilized less often in the Emergency Department. In 2...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care
24 A Novel Discharge Medication Process: A Needs AssessmentMccreath, Lauren; Hobson, Alesa; Hart, Sara2024Bedside medication delivery programs involve delivering discharge medications to hospitalized patients before discharge. These programs have significantly reduced 30-day hospital readmissions and emergency department visits (Prusaczyk, Mixon, & Kripalani, 2020). Bedside medication delivery programs ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care, Poster
25 Assessment of Early, Standardized Palliative Care Referrals in Patients with Metastatic Gastrointestinal Cancer: A Quality Improvement InitiativeBayer, Valkyria R.; Gee, Julia P.2022Background: Patients with advanced cancer often present with high symptom burden and decreased quality of life. Metastatic gastrointestinal cancers can be especially debilitating with 5-year relative survival rates ranging from 2%-15%. Early involvement of palliative care has shown to improve sympto...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care, Adult / Gerontology
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