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1 Activating the Rapid Response Team: Barriers and Facilitating Factors for Oncology NursesMilne, Suzanne2017POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Poster
2 Collaborative ICU Staffing ModelDelgadillo, Jorge A.2017POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care, Poster
3 Brain Code: A Standardized Response to a Neurological EmergencySzemak, Erin2017POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
4 A Collaborative ICU Staffing Model: A Model Comprised of Nurse Practitioners and PhysicianDelgadillo, Jorge A.2017The aging population and advanced medical therapies has contributed to an increased need for more onsite medical coverage in Intensive Care Units (ICU) across the country. However, there has been a shortage of adequately trained critical care provider to staff these ICUs. This has contributed to cur...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
5 Activating the Rapid Response Team: Barriers and Facilitating Factors for Oncology NursesMilne, Suzanne2017The Institute for Healthcare Improvement introduced the idea of a rapid response team (RRT) in 2004. The goal was to quickly mobilize critical expertise and intervention to the bedside as soon as signs of patient deterioration are noted. If the RRT is called, patients can receive appropriate interve...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
6 Brain Code: A Standardized Response to a Neurological EmergencySzemak, Erin2017Intracranial hypertension (IH) is a neurological emergency that can lead to profound disability and death and is consequently referred to as a brain code. Intracranial hypertension is the sequelae of typical acute care diseases or injuries such as stroke, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), and hepatic...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
7 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
8 Telemedicine in Critical Care: Provider Acceptance of a Tele-ICU ProgramBostwick, Meg2015Current intensive care unit trends show an increase in the number and severity of patients. Consequently, the need for providers specializing in critical care medicine is also increasing. Medical management by an intensivist has been shown to improve ICU patient outcomes, yet there are not enough in...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
9 Education, Nursing, Graduate; Telemedicine in Critical Care: Provider Acceptance of a Tele-ICU ProgramBostwick, Meg2015Current intensive care unit trends show an increase in the number and severity of patients. Consequently, the need for providers specializing in critical care medicine is also increasing. Medical management by an intensivist has been shown to improve ICU patient outcomes, yet there are not enough in...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
10 Improving Communication Between Night-Shift Nurses and Critical-Care Physicians in the Thoracic Intensive Care UnitSweet, Jenna2015The Thoracic Intensive Care Unit (TICU) at Intermountain Medical Center cares for critically ill patients who are suffering from a variety of cardiac, pulmonary, and vascular ailments. These individuals have multiple comorbidities, which potentiates the need for complex care and attention delivered ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
11 Pain, Agitation and Delirium Management in an Adult Intensive Care UnitFawcett, Tina M.2015The Centers of Disease Control reports an estimated 300,000 patients receive mechanical ventilation each year. Patients receiving mechanical ventilation therapy have a high risk for complications and poor outcomes. Current clinical practice guidelines recommend managing pain, agitation and delirium ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
12 Making a Diabetic Ketoacidosis Computerized Order Set User-FriendlyChecketts, Heidi, M.2014Clinicians in the Shock-Trauma Intensive Care Unit (STICU) at Intermountain Medical Center have spoken frustration about the current diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) order set. Both providers and nurses are often confused by these orders. This confusion has lead to delayed order implementation likely res...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
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