Graduate Nursing Project
 
Filters: Collection: "ehsl_gradnu" Subject: "Intensive Care Units" Year End: 2019
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1 Integration of APCs in the ICURandall, Rachel2019POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Adult / Gerontology, Poster
2 Improve Mobility in the ICUElmer, Chantelle2019POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care, Poster
3 Readiness Assessment for Extubation Planning: A QI InitiativeJohnny, Jace D.2019POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care, Poster
4 Effectiveness of an Educational Intervention to Increase ICU Nurses' Delirium Knowledge and Documentation of the CAM-ICU ToolLathem, Mallory2019POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care, Poster
5 Readiness Assessment for Extubation Planning for Mechanically Ventilated Patients in the Intensive Care Unit: A Quality Improvement InitiativeJohnny, Jace D.2019Problem/Background: Extubation failure (EF) is the need for reintubation within 48 hours after a planned extubation in patients meeting weaning criteria from mechanical ventilation (MV). The incidence rate varies in the literature but has a statistically significant correlation with mortality, prolo...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
6 An Initiative to Improve the Mobility of the Critically Ill: A Nurse-Driven ProtocolElmer, Chantelle2019Problem/Background: More than 6 million Americans have a stay in the ICU each year frequently leading to prolonged bedrest and immobility. Research indicates that mobility is the single most important variable in maintaining and preserving short and long term physical function, yet often it's placed...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
7 Integrated Critical Care Staffing Model Utilizing Advanced Practice Clinician's and PhysiciansRandall, Rachel2019Problem: Intensive care units (ICUs) are facing a staffing dilemma as there is a simultaneous increase in elderly patients and a decrease in available intensivists. Two specific consequences stemming from the imbalance of provider and patient ratio include caregiver and compassion burnout. Assessing...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
8 Effectiveness of an Educational Intervention to Increase ICU Nurses' Delirium Knowledge and Documentation of the CAM-ICU ToolLathem, Mallory2019Delirium leads to increased intensive care unit (ICU) patient morbidity and mortality, longer length of stay, and increased healthcare costs. Undetected delirium and unmanaged risk factors that contribute to the development of delirium are a significant issue in ICUs. The purpose of this project was...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
9 Health Disparities Among Hispanic Adults in the Intensive Care UnitGutierrez, Sandra2018POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
10 A Sleep/Wake Protocol to Reduce Delirium in the CVICU and SICUDalton, Anna T.2018POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care, Poster
11 Post-ICU PTSD Risk Screening ToolDayton, Kali2018POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
12 PTSD in Utah's Rural ICU Nurses: A Needs AssessmentFerrin, Bruce2018POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care, Poster
13 Implementation of an Intracranial Hypertension Guideline in the Neuro Critical Care UnitBentley, Kristy2018POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care, Poster
14 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
15 Identifying and Addressing Health Disparities Among Hispanic Adults in the Intensive Care Unit: A Needs AssessmentGutierrez, Sandra2018The existence of health disparities among Hispanic adults in the critical care setting has been well documented. Multifactorial causes are often implicated but clear characterizations for health disparities in this setting have not been identified. The purpose of this needs assessment was to investi...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
16 PTSD in Utah's Rural ICU Nurses: A Needs AssessmentFerrin, Bruce2018Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), when experienced by rural intensive care unit (ICU) nurses, can negatively impact safe, effective, patient care (Badger, 2001; Mealer, Burnham, Goode, Rothbaum, & Moss, 2009). Hospitals share responsibility for supporting these nurses through work-related traum...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
17 Screening of Patients at Risk for Post-Intensive Care Unit Post-Traumatic Stress DisorderDayton, Kali2018Many patients discharged from the intensive care unit (ICU) setting experience post-ICU post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for up to a year after discharge. With the right knowledge and screening tools ICU staff can minimize the frequency and severity of post-ICU PTSD. The focus of this project w...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
18 A Sleep/Wake Protocol to Reduce Delirium in the CVICU and SICUDalton, Anna T.2018Background: Critically ill and hemodynamically unstable patients are at risk for experiencing a decrease in quality and quantity of sleep. Sleep deprivation in critically ill patients has been associated with an increased incidence of ICU delirium. Purpose: To decrease the incidence of delirium and ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
19 Activating the Rapid Response Team: Barriers and Facilitating Factors for Oncology NursesMilne, Suzanne2017POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Poster
20 Delirium in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)Jarvis, Matthew2017POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
21 Development of Standardized Extubation Guidelines in a Medical Intensive Care UnitBradford, Ben2017POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
22 Critical Incident Stress Debriefing in the Intensive Care UnitHowe, Erick2017POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
23 Collaborative ICU Staffing ModelDelgadillo, Jorge A.2017POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care, Poster
24 Pre-Procedural Fasting Guideline for the Intensive Care UnitBartlett, Robert D.2017POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
25 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
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