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1 Proficiency of EKG Interpretation in the Primary Care Setting: A Quality Improvement InitiativePerry, Rachelle C.2023Background: The American Heart Association (AHA) reports that heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States, costing nearly $1 billion daily. An estimated 80% of these cases are preventable; almost 400,000 people in the U...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP; Adult Gerontology/Acute Care
2 Proficiency of EKG Interpretation in the Primary Care Setting: A Quality Improvement InitiativePerry, Rachelle C.2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP; Adult Gerontology/Acute Care, Poster
3 Quality Improvement Project: Improving Pediatric Primary Care Screening and Response for Postpartum Depression by Implementing a Referral ProtocolBermingham, Mekenna A.2023Background: Maternal mental health is a rising problem in Utah; one-in-eight women are affected by postpartum depression (PPD). A Utah review of maternal deaths found that 65% occurred after 43 days postpartum, meaning the routine 4-week postpartum obstetric follow-up is a missed opportunity to prev...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
4 Quality Improvement Project: Improving Pediatric Primary Care Screening and Response for Postpartum Depression by Implementing a Referral ProtocolBermingham, Mekenna A.2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
5 Standardizing Concussion Management Across Seven Youth Correctional Facilities in Utah: A Quality Improvement ProjectCannon, Spencer S.2023Background: A quality improvement project was conducted over a three-month period aimed at improving concussion management across seven youth correctional facilities in Utah. Concussions are a growing public health concern and are seen in the highest numbers among incarcerated young men ages 15-24. ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / PNP
6 Standardizing Concussion Management Across Seven Youth Correctional Facilities in Utah: A Quality Improvement ProjectCannon, Spencer S.2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / PNP, Poster
7 Increasing Screening for Adult ADHD in Primary CareWynn, Taylor M.2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
8 Increasing Screening for Adult ADHD in Primary CareWynn, Taylor M.; Hart, Sara2023Background: An estimated 70% of adults with ADHD are undiagnosed, which puts individuals at increased risk of medical and psychiatric comorbidities, suicide, accidental injury, and all-cause mortality. However, primary care is ideal for screening and identifying adults at risk of undiagnosed ADHD. L...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
9 Improving Depression and Anxiety Care in the Post-COVID PopulationLarson, Alyssa I.2023Background: The coronavirus pandemic has left countless individuals with lingering symptoms, both mental and physical. Anxiety and depression were among some of the top complaints reported by patients, causing an increased need for mental health care in the post-COVID patient population. Adequate sc...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
10 Improving Depression and Anxiety Care in the Post-COVID PopulationLarson, Alyssa I.2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
11 Continuous Glucose Monitoring: Facilitating the Initiation and Use for Patients with Type2 Diabetes Mellitus in a Rural Primary ClinicDotson, Laura M.2022Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus continues to be one of the most significant health problems worldwide. It can lead to several health complications, such as amputations, vision loss, neuropathy, kidney disease, and cardiovascular disease. These complications can be delayed or even avoided by mai...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care, Adult / Gerontology
12 A Workflow Algorithm That Increases the Initiation of Continuous Glucose Monitors in a Rural ClinicDotson, Laura M.2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care, Adult / Gerontology, Poster
13 Metabolic Bone Disease of PrematurityClasby, Lindsey; Messick, Jennifer2021POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal, Poster
14 Increasing Awareness of Magnesium Insufficiency in a Mental Health ClinicCovington, Joel; Al-Khudairi, Amanda; Bailey, ElLois2021POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
15 Mock Codes: A Quality Improvement ProjectMemmott, Jacob; Child, Clint; Lassche, Madelyn2020POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
16 Evaluation and Management of Neuropathy: A Guide for Primary Care ProvidersKuhn, Cassie J.2019POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
17 Assessing and Diagnosing Pain in Children with Severe Neurologic ImpairmentMower, Melissa2019POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
18 Workplace Violence Prevention in the Outpatient ClinicLo, Brittany A.2019POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
19 Evaluation and Management of Neuropathy: A Guide for Primary Care ProvidersKuhn, Cassie J.2019Patients 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
20 Improving Type II Workplace Violence Prevention in the Outpatient Free Clinic SettingLo, Brittany A.2019From 2011-2013, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics reported that approximately 75% of 25,000 workplace violence (WPV) events occurred in healthcare and social service settings. Most research addressing WPV in healthcare has focused on inpatient hospital settings and there is a paucity of information...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
21 Assessing the Usability, Feasibility, and Acceptability of the Hauer-Houtrow Algorithm for Diagnosing Pain in Children with Severe Neurological ImpairmentMower, Melissa2019Purpose: 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
22 Increasing Utilization of the Ottawa Ankle Rules in the Urgent Care SettingSteinly, Aimee2018POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
23 Development and Evaluation of a Comfort Care Guideline & Education Program with an Emphasis on Continuous Opioid InfusionsCotner, Melissa2018POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
24 Improving Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Screening in Primary CareHill, Alycia2018POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
25 Implementation of an Intracranial Hypertension Guideline in the Neuro Critical Care UnitBentley, Kristy2018POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care, Poster
26 Improving Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Screening in Primary CareHill, Alycia2018Background: Dysfunction means that something is not working appropriately. The pelvic floor is composed of a network of muscles, ligaments, and tissues that act like a hammock to support the organs of the pelvis: the uterus, vagina, bladder, urethra, and rectum. If the muscles of these organs become...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
27 Recognize and Treat Intracranial Hypertension to Improve the Quality of Patient Outcomes Who are Treated in the Neuro Critical Care UnitBentley, Kristy2018Background Treating intracranial hypertension (IH) and brain herniation quickly and effectively is imperative in reducing morbidity and mortality. Local Problem The Neuro Critical Care Unit (NCCU) at Intermountain Medical Center (IMC) is considered the leader within Intermountain Health Care (IHC) i...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
28 Development of a Pilot Comfort Care Guideline and Education Program with an Emphasis on Continuous Opioid InfusionsCotner, Melissa2018Background: The hospital model of acute care is antithetical to the major underpinnings of hospice care, however many patients will die in hospitals. Clinicians are often not focused on patient comfort care and feel uneasy managing opioid infusions commonly used in EOL. The use of comfort care order...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
29 Increasing Utilization of the Ottawa Ankle Rules in the Urgent Care SettingSteinly, Aimee2018The Ottawa Ankle Rules (OAR) have not been efficiently utilized in the urgent care setting. Even though multiple studies support providers in understanding the use of these tools for clinical decision making, clinicians continue to underutilize these tools. This quality improvement study was aimed a...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
30 Neurologic Monitoring of NeonatesMessick, Jennifer R.2017POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
31 Clinical Algorithm and Educational Presentation for the Management of Metabolic Side Effects Associated with Second Generation AntipsychoticsKeep, Bradley2017POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
32 To Test or Not to Test... Know Your DiffCaballero, Klasina2017POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care, Poster
33 Neurologic Monitoring of Neonates in the Neonatal Intensive Care UnitMessick, Jennifer R.2017The American Clinical Neurophysiology Society has identified neonates at high risk for neurologic sequelae. These clinical conditions include: hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, neonatal seizures, significant intraventricular hemorrhage, neonates placed on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, central ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
34 Managing Clostridium DifficileCaballero, Klasina2017Patients with clostridium difficile are at increased risk of mortality and morbidity. Indirect transmission through the interaction with a healthcare provider is thought to be one of the major routes in which this infection is transmitted. Patients who begin exhibiting more than three loose bowel mo...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
35 Clinical Algorithm and Educational Presentation for the Management of Metabolic Side Effects Associated with Second Generation AntipsychoticsKeep, Bradley2017The aim of this project is to develop and provide an educational opportunity in regards to treating the metabolic side effects of second-generation antipsychotic (SGA) medications. Evidence-based resources, as well as VA specific resources, provided content for the development of a clinical algorith...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
36 Improving Prediabetes Identification and Management in Primary CareGundersen, Shaun2016Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a large and growing epidemic in the United States, leading to significant morbidity, mortality, and enormous healthcare costs. Despite this epidemic, little has been done in the healthcare system to assist with diabetes prevention. Appropriate treatment, including ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
37 Development of a Workflow Algorithm for an Early Mobilization Protocol in a Neurologic Critical Care UnitCrane, Ashle M.2016The benefits of early mobilization in an intensive care unit (ICU) setting have been well established. Mobilizing patients early is associated with decreased hospital length of stays, number of days on ventilators, use of sedation, and number of hospital-acquired infections. Early mobilization has a...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
38 Cystic Fibrosis Guidelines for the NICUChristiansen, Suelly2015This Doctor of Nursing Practice scholarly project consists of developing diagnostic guidelines for Cystic Fibrosis in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This guideline is based on current literature and consultation with experts in Cystic Fibrosis, nutrition, and neonatology. Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
39 Venous Thromboembolism Chemoprophylaxis in Traumatic Intracranial HemorrhageWhipple, Allison2015Venous thromboembolism (VTE) includes deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. It is a common complication of neurosurgical patients with an incidence in traumatic brain injury as high as 54%. Understanding that this is a preventable complication, one can recognize this statistic as alarming. An...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
40 Pre-Hospital Algorithm for Anticoagulation Therapy in ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial InfarctionRomero, Tyree2014For a number of years the emphasis has been placed on the in hospital care of patients with acute myocardial infarction, a trend that was strengthened by the inception of coronary care units. In the past several years, however, increased attention has been focused on the pre-hospital phase. Recent s...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
41 Bulimia Management in a Primary Care SettingGalbraith, Brianne Moffitt2014Bulimia nervosa is psychiatric condition characterized by self-induced vomiting, laxative abuse, diuretic use or excessive exercising (Frank et al., 2012). Bulimia can result in various medical complications. Subsequently, patients who suffer from bulimia initially seek care from their primary care ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
42 Bridging the Gap: Passive Hypothermia Prior to Transport in the Neonate At Risk for Hypoxic-Ischemic EncephalopathyAshcroft, Anglea K.2014Perinatal depression occurs after hypoxic insult to the fetus or neonate either during the intrapartum period, or immediately after birth. Obstetrical emergencies can cause hypoxic insult and have potential to precipitate perinatal depression. Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) results from lack ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
43 Treatment Options for Aortic Valve Stenosis: Developing an Algorithm for Best Practice between TAVR and Surgical AVRByrd, Kennedy2014This Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project addressed the problem of a lack of guidelines about the surgical options for the surgical treatment of aortic valve stenosis and the impact this has on a patient's ability to make an informed decision and their outcomes. The purpose of this project w...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
44 Overcoming Clinical Inertia in the Management of Type 2 DiabetesBrown, Lindsey2014Diabetes is a disease associated with significant, life threatening complications. Adequate glycemic control is essential to prevent micro- and macrovascular complications. Despite the wide dissemination of published evidence and clinical guidelines, fewer than half of individuals with diabetes achi...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
45 Reducing Contrast Induced Nephropathy: Developing a Treatment AlgorithmMaxwell, Wendy2014Contrast induced nephropathy (CIN) is the result of acute renal impairment after the administration of IV radiocontrast medium. Because of the increasing age of our population as well as the increased incidence of chronic kidney disease, we can only expect to also see an increase number of patients ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
46 Clinical Treatment Pathway and Decision Support for Treatment of Acute Uncomplicated Low Back PainChurch, Ryan D.2013Acute uncomplicated low back pain is a very common problem in the United States. Acute low back pain is defined as pain present for up to 6 weeks. There is significant variability in the approach and treatment of acute uncomplicated low back pain and unnecessary/inappropriate diagnostic studies and ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
47 An Algorithm for Narrowband UVB TherapyLarsen, Brooke2013A Narrowband UVB (NB-UVB) algorithm was developed assisting health care provides to safely and effectively prescribe light therapy and in-turn allowing patients to achieve the best possible outcomes. Phototherapy is a safe and potentially effective modality used in dermatology for treatment of multi...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
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