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26 Implementation of a Tracheal Aspirate Clinical Practice Guideline: A Quality Improvement ProjectMartinez, Rachael2024Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) are prone to infection, due to immature immune systems and exposure to nosocomial infections. Antibiotics are the most- prescribed medications in the NICU, and are overprescribed, partially caused by nonspecific infection symptoms in neonates. Becau...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
27 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
28 Improving Primary Care: Intimate Partner Violence Screening as a Quality InitiativeSpackman, Tahsha; Chapman, Diane; Bywater, Kelsey2024Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) remains a significant public health concern and is often overlooked in primary care settings despite the proven benefits of early identification and intervention. Even with professional organizations' recommendations, primary care screening rates remain low. Primary c...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery
29 Imlementing Routine Screening for Obsessive-compulsive Disorder in an Outpatient Psychiatric ClinicSundstrom, Kim; Rogers, Kate; Bullock, Randy2024Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) affects 1%-3% of the world's population and causes significant dysfunction throughout life. Local Problem: Many mental health providers (MHPs) report difficulty diagnosing and treating OCD despite the demonstrated efficacy and accessibility of standardized OCD scr...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
30 Implementation of HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Toolkit: A Quality Improvement ProjectTolley, Victor M.; Allen, Nancy2024In 2012, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of pre- exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to reduce human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission among high-risk individuals. When used correctly, PrEP reduces HIV infection risk by about 99%. Despite its effectiveness, PrEP is underutilize...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
31 Implementing a Breastfeeding Establishment Guideline in the NICURivera, Maelee; Knighton, Christina; Patterson, Melinda2024Breastfeeding rates in the newborn intensive care unit (NICU) are suboptimal. Prematurity is a significant barrier to breastfeeding in the NICU. Evidence shows that direct breastfeeding does not increase the length of hospital stay for a preterm infant in the NICU. Local Problem: A level III NICU in...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
32 Implementing a Transition of Care Policy in a Pediatric Primary Care SettingJensen, Janie H.; Hemond, Joni A.; Smith, Lisa M.; Taylor-Swanson, Lisa J.2024Many adolescents lose access to specialized or primary medical care during the transition from pediatric to adult care, often due to a lack of healthcare transition interventions and planning by a primary care provider. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has an established program ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
33 Improving Healthcare System Policy Library Efficiency: Policy Redundancy Analysis Using K-means ClusteringWendorf, Michael D.2024This capstone project addresses the challenge of policy library redundancy within healthcare settings, highlighting the need for more research and solutions in policy library management. With the increasing volume of policies at healthcare institutions, managing and eliminating redundant policies is...Graduate Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS, Nursing Informatics
34 The Role of POCUS in Neonatal Lumbar PuncturePatton, Rebecca, A.; Chan, Belinda; Friddle, Kim M.; Mansfield, Kelly J.2024Neonatal lumbar puncture (LP) is an indispensable procedure for diagnosing central nervous system infections. Although nonspecific signs of sepsis present diagnostic challenges, LP remains a cornerstone in evaluating suspected early-onset sepsis. The traditional palpation-guided approach can result ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
35 Implementing an Individualized Breast Cancer Risk Assessment at the Coalville Health CenterFalkner, Jennifer L.; Conder, Rosemary; Vernon, Jeanette; Garrett, Larry2024Breast cancer ranks as the second most common cancer among women, with incidence rates on the rise. Early detection through personalized risk assessment and adherence to screening guidelines improves the chances of detecting cancer in its early stages. Performing individualized breast cancer risk as...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
36 Universal Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Screening in a Primary Care Setting: A Quality Improvement ProjectJudd, Morgan; Phares, Pamela L.2024Chlamydia and gonorrhea (GC/CT) are two of the most frequently reported sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the U.S. Often asymptomatic, they can have serious health consequences for women and most new infections occur among females 24 years old and younger. The purpose of this QI project was ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery
37 Supporting Mental Health Care Providers in the Wake of Patient Suicide: A Needs AssessmentBarrows, Emily E.2023Background: Instances of suicide are prevalent among veteran populations, where rates are nearly twice that of non-veterans. Patient suicide is a critical event in the lives of mental health care providers (MHCPs) and, as such, has been identified as an occupational hazard by the American Psychologi...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
38 Quality Improvement Project: The Development of a Feeding Guideline for Neonates with GastroschisisNewton, Adriana2023Background: Gastroschisis is the most common abdominal wall defect treated in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Well-defined standardized gastroschisis guidelines, multidisciplinary team collaboration during guideline development, and sufficient guideline directives regarding feeding progress...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
39 Quality Improvement Project: The Development of a Feeding Guideline for Neonates with GastroschisisNewton, Adriana2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal, Poster
40 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
41 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
42 Quality Improvement Project to Improve Pediatric Constipation Management in Primary CareCraven, Nicole2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / PNP, Poster
43 Promoting a Positive Floating Experience: Implementing a Standardized Tool KitVlam, Mandi2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / Adult Gerontology, Poster
44 Promoting a Positive Floating Experience: Implementing a Standardized Tool KitVlam, Mandi2023Background: Increasing bedside nursing shortages prompt hospitals to utilize a floating staffing strategy. Nurses are required to float frequently from their home unit. Evidence shows that floating impacts nurses' satisfaction and retention. The increased nursing stress can decrease job performance ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / Adult Gerontology
45 Adapting and Implementing Guidelines for Managing Sleep Disturbances in Incarcerated YouthsJacobs, Elizabeth L.2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
46 Adapting and Implementing Guidelines for Managing Sleep Disturbances in Incarcerated YouthsJacobs, Elizabeth L.2023Background: Providers working in Utah Juvenile Justice Youth Services (JJYS) lack specific guidelines for managing sleep disturbances in the high-risk incarcerated youth population. Guidelines can give providers a consistent, effective, and evidence-based approach to managing sleep disturbances. Loc...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
47 Implementation of Palliative Care Tools in Adult OncologyIheanacho, Chidiebere N.2023Background: Palliative care is a multidisciplinary specialty that provides patients and families with physical, psychosocial, and spiritual care facing serious illnesses. However, most patients who are seriously ill do not receive a palliative care intervention early in their disease trajectory. Man...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Adult / Gerontology Acute Care
48 Implementation of Palliative Care Tools in Adult OncologyIheanacho, Chidiebere N.2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Adult / Gerontology Acute Care, Poster
49 Supporting Mental Health Care Providers in the Wake of Patient Suicide: A Needs AssessmentBarrows, Emily E.2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
50 The Development of a Gender-Diversity Toolkit for Use in Primary CareMaruyama, Christina L.; Gay, Noemi; Clifton, Jennifer2023Gender-diverse (GD) individuals (i.e. those identifying as transgender, nonbinary, gender-fluid, genderqueer, or two-spirit) face frequent discrimination, harassment, exclusion, and violence. Negative experiences in healthcare settings discourage them from seeking vital preventive and emergency care...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primaruy Care / FNP
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