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Exploring the Role of the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Beyond the NICU | Yilaire, Renee Y. | 2020 | Background: The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) graduate is at an increased risk of morbidities and mortality after discharge from the acute care setting of the NICU. The lack of experienced healthcare providers with specialized training and knowledge of the NICU graduate creates gaps in follow-... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal |
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Relevance of Transient Hypothyroxinemia of Prematurity and Congenital Hypothyroidism in Infants Less Than 27 Weeks' Gestation | Hansen, Nicolette | 2018 | POSTER | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal, Poster |
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Neonatal Golden Hours Project | Thompson, Amy S. | 2020 | POSTER | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal, Poster |
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Relevance of Transient Hypothyroxinemia of Prematurity and Congenital Hypothyroidism in Infants Less Than 27 Weeks' Gestation | Hansen, Nicolette | 2018 | Premature infants' thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) progression differs from term infants due to their immature hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid function (La Franchi, 2014). Limited studies have analyzed the TSH progression in preterm infants, specifically infants less than 27 weeks' gestation. Curre... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP |
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Surfactant Administration Clinical Practice Guideline for Prevention of Pneumothorax | Brinkerhoff, Tia | 2017 | POSTER | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP |
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Implementation of Feeding Guidelines for Neonates | Elwood, Christine | 2020 | Background:Preterm neonates in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) require specialized care when it comes to their nutrition. Poor nutrition will further worsen an already complicated clinical course as well as increase morbidity, mortality, and poor neurodevelopmental outcomes. A thorough revie... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal |
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Surfactant Administration Practice Guidelines for Late Pre-Term and Greater Gestation Neonates | Brinkerhoff, Tia | 2017 | The purpose of this project was to develop a surfactant administration guideline to decrease the rate of pneumothoraces in moderate-late preterm and term neonates. Currently there are no clear guidelines for surfactant administration in this population yet research has pointed to significant benefit... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP |
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Improving Accurate Use and Evaluating Efficacy of a Neonatal Sepsis Screening Tool | Elliott, Elizabeth | 2019 | Problem: Non-compliant and inaccurate use of a neonatal sepsis screening tool has hindered statistical validation and dissemination of this neonatal early warning system. The purpose of this project was to improve compliant and accurate use of this screening tool, then evaluate the tool's efficacy i... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP |
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Implementation of The CDC's Developmental Milestone Guideline for Infants Corrected Age 2-4 Months Hospitalized in the NICU | Hall, Catherine A. | 2022 | Background: Every year in the United States there are approximately 360,000 babies that are born premature. In the state of Utah that number is approximately 45,700, which is almost 10% of all babies born. Preterm infants are at greater risk for developmental delays. Long lengths of stay in the Newb... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal |
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A Consistent Approach to Noninvasive Ventilation | Rushton, Wendy A. | 2017 | Respiratory distress continues to be the most common causes for admission to a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for term and preterm infants. The severity of symptoms and need for intervention increases the earlier the infant is born. The rate of premature delivery continues to increase in the Un... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP |
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Implementation of a Probiotic Protocol at an Urban Level 3 NICU | Halford, Tami | 2020 | Background: Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a common cause of morbidity and mortality among premature and low birth weight infants. Infants who suffer from NEC are at increased risk for death and other poor outcomes, including problems associated with prolonged parenteral nutrition, long-term gas... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal |
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Neonatal Golden Hours Project | Thompson, Amy S. | 2020 | Background: Preterm infants are a vulnerable population that require specialized care to achieve optimal outcomes. Preterm infants are at an increased risk of developing sepsis, temperature instability, and hypoglycemia during the first few hours of life. Studies have shown that implementing an ev... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal |
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Decreasing day to first skin-to-skin holding in Infants <30 Weeks | Hardy, Rachael; Hardin, Pamela | 2022 | Background: According to the CDC (2020) 1 out of every 10 pregnancies in the United States will result in a pre-term birth. Continued advancement of neonatal care has led to an increase in survival rates for these very preterm infants. Skin-to-skin (STS) holding has been widely studied and demonstra... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal |
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Increasing Utilization of Extended-Dwell Peripheral Intravenous Catheters in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Quality Improvement Project | Shepherd, Laura | 2023 | Background: Repeated pain exposure in neonates is often associated with decreases in long-term cognitive and motor outcomes. Peripheral intravenous (PIV) catheterization attempts are a common source of pain. PIVs need to be replaced frequently given the nature of neonatal peripheral blood vessels. E... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal |
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Implementing a Minimal Stimulation Guideline to Decrease the Risk of Intraventricular Hemorrhage | Tingey, Cameron L. | 2019 | Background: Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) is a significant cause of mortality and morbidity in preterm infants. It is a condition most often affecting infants born less than 32 weeks' gestation, and more likely occurring with decreasing gestational age. The majority of IVH occurs during the firs... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP |