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1 Metformin-induced Vitamin B12 Deficiency Screening: A Quality Improvement ProjectHemphill; Lesley; Chapman, Diane2024POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
2 Evaluating Provider Readiness to Adopt an Early Enteral Nutrition Guideline for Infants Undergoing Therapeutic Hypothermia: A Needs AssessmentCraig, McKenna L.; Patterson, Melinda M.2024The incidence of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) in the United States is one per 1,000 live births, has not improved in recent years, and is associated with increased mortality despite advances in perinatal care. The long-standing practice of withholding enteral nutrition during therapeutic hy...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
3 Precipitous Delivery Protocol in Urgent CareFidler, Daniel M.; Baker, Melissa; Taylor-Swanson, Lisa2024Unplanned precipitous deliveries in outpatient clinics pose significant challenges to healthcare systems, including the University of Utah healthcare system (UUHC). Despite their rarity, these events require an immediate and effective response to ensure the safety and wellbeing of both mother and ne...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
4 Increasing Universal Hepatitis B Virus Screening in AdultsSherman, Cheryl Anna; Lynch, Keisa; Doyon, Katherine2024POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
5 Implementing Early Mobility Guidelines in Medical Intensive Care UnitGu, Mingyu; Patterson, Scott W.; Christensen, Scott S.2024POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care
6 Implementation of a Tracheal Aspirate Clinical Practice Guideline: A Quality Improvement ProjectMartinez, Rachael2024POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
7 Creating a Regional Anasthesia CPG to Manage Postoperative Pain in Eligible NICU Patients: A Quality Improvement ProjectKeirsey, Samantha C.; Mansfield, Kelly2024POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
8 Implementation of Remote Monitoring of Topical Treatments in Patients with a History of Cutaneous MalignancyLamb, Andrew S; Bowling, Marianne; Wolf Cara2024POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
9 Evaluating Provider Readiness to Adopt an Early Enteral Nutrition Guideline for Infants Undergoing Therapeutic HypothermiaCraig, McKenna L.; Patterson, Melinda M.2024POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
10 Precipitous Delivery Protocol in Urgent CareFidler, Daniel M.; Baker, Melissa; Taylor-Swanson, Lisa2024POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
11 Implementing a Breastfeeding Establishment Guideline in the NICURivera, Maelee; Knighton, Christina; Patterson, Melinda2024POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
12 Imlementing Routine Screening for Obsessive-compulsive Disorder in an Outpatient Psychiatric ClinicSundstrom, Kim; Rogers, Kate; Bullock, Randy2024POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
13 Implementing a Transition of Care Policy in a Pediatric Primary Care SettingJensen, Janie H.; Hemond, Joni A.; Smith, Lisa M.; Taylor-Swanson, Lisa J.2024POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
14 Improving Primary Care: Intimate Partner Violence Screening as a Quality InitiativeSpackman, Tahsha; Chapman, Diane; Bywater, Kelsey2024POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery
15 Improving Healthcare System Policy Library Efficiency: Policy Redundancy Analysis Using K-means ClusteringWendorf, Michael D.2024POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS, Nursing Informatics
16 Implementing an Individualized Breast Cancer Risk Assessment at the Coalville Health CenterFalkner, Jennifer L.; Conder, Rosemary; Vernon, Jeanette; Garrett, Larry2024POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
17 The Role of POCUS in Neonatal Lumbar PuncturePatton, Rebecca, A.; Chan, Belinda; Friddle, Kim M.; Mansfield, Kelly J.2024POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
18 Universal Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Screening in a Primary Care Setting: A Quality Improvement ProjectJudd, Morgan; Phares, Pamela L.2024POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery
19 Implementation of HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Toolkit: A Quality Improvement ProjectTolley, Victor M.; Allen, Nancy2024POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
20 Implementing an Antinatal Protocol to Screen for Preeclampsia Risk and Initiate Low-dose Aspirin TherapyRankin, Ashley E.; Phares, Pamela L.2024POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery, Poster
21 Creating a Regional Anasthesia CPG to Manage Postoperative Pain in Eligible NICU Patients: A Quality Improvement ProjectKeirsey, Samantha C.; Mansfield, Kelly2024Over 4000 neonates require surgery annually in the United States. The use of opioids for postoperative pain control and sedation during a lengthy stay in the NICU can result in increased cumulative doses, leading to adverse effects in the neonatal patient. Opioid administration may have adverse clin...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
22 Implementation of Remote Monitoring of Topical Treatments in Patients with a History of Cutaneous MalignancyLamb, Andrew S; Bowling, Marianne; Wolf Cara2024Lack of access to specialty dermatologic care puts patients with skin conditions at risk for poor health outcomes. Skin cancer mortality is also lower in areas with high specialty dermatologist density. Because the Huntsman Cancer Institute is the only National Cancer Institute-Designated Comprehens...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
23 Metformin-induced Vitamin B12 Deficiency Screening: A Quality Improvement ProjectHemphill; Lesley; Chapman, Diane2024Metformin is frequently prescribed to individuals worldwide as a first-line medication for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Metformin has been associated with vitamin B12 deficiency in one-in-ten individuals. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends annual screening for B1...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
24 Implementing an Antinatal Protocol to Screen for Preeclampsia Risk and Initiate Low-dose Aspirin TherapyRankin, Ashley E.; Phares, Pamela L.2024Preeclampsia (PE) is a hypertensive disorder that affects approximately 4% of pregnancies and is associated with higher maternal and fetal morbidity. It can progress to eclampsia-PE/eclampsia results in 6.4 per 10,000 maternal deaths annually. Current evidence indicates that routine screening to ide...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery
25 Increasing Universal Hepatitis B Virus Screening in AdultsSherman, Cheryl Anna; Lynch, Keisa; Doyon, Katherine2024Approximately 580,000 to 2.4 million individuals in the United States (US) live with hepatitis B virus (HBV), and 66% of those might be unaware of their infection. Although HBV is a vaccine-preventable infection, a 2018 survey indicated that 70% of adults in the US revealed that they were not vaccin...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
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
51 The Development of a Gender-Diversity Toolkit for Use in Primary CareMaruyama, Christina L.; Gay, Noemi; Clifton, Jennifer2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primaruy Care / FNP, Poster
52 Quality Improvement Project to Improve Pediatric Constipation Management in Primary CareCraven, Nicole D.2023While functional constipation (FC) constitutes 3-5% of primary care visits, many primary care providers do not report familiarity with clinical practice guidelines (CPG) for diagnostic evaluation and treatment, and significant variations in management exist. Other chronic conditions have benefited f...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / PNP
53 Improving Peripheral Venous Catheter Insertion and Maintenance in the Emergency Department Using a Quality Improvement BundleJones, Alexis L.; Garcia, Kimberly2022Background: Peripheral venous catheter insertion and maintenance is a common procedure undertaken by various healthcare workers using variable techniques. Much research has been published on peripheral venous catheter insertion, maintenance, and strategies to limit complications and disparities. Des...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
54 Obesity Management in Primary CareNorton, Kary M.; Lynch, Keisa2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
55 Improving PVC Insertion & Maintenance in ED Using QI BundleJones, Alexis L.; Garcia, Kimberly2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
56 Increasing Provider Self-Efficacy in Sexual and Reproductive Health Conversations for Adolescents with Cystic FibrosisPope, Shelbie A.; Hamilton, Jennifer2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
57 Increasing Provider Use of a Sleep Assessment Instrument at a VA Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: A Quality Improvement ProjectGavin, Lindsay P.; Doyon, Katherine; Webb, Sara M.2022Background: In the United States, sleep dysfunction occurs in 50-80% of patients seeking psychiatric treatment, compared to 10-18% of adults in the general U.S. population. In the veteran population, those numbers are magnified, and larger still in the veteran population who seek psychiatric treatme...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
58 Utilization of a Sleep Assessment Instrument at a VA Outpatient Mental Health ClinicGavin, Lindsay P.; Doyon, Katherine; Webb, Sara M.2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
59 Developing Interprofessional Training Modules to Improve Community-to-Hospital Birth Transfers in UtahHaymond, Jessica; Al-Khudairi, Amanda2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery, Poster
60 Evaluating the Effectiveness of an Existing Late-Onset Sepsis Tool in a Level III NICUValadez, Marta G.; Hardin, Pamela2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal, Poster
61 Implementation of an Obstetric Triage Toolkit in a Rural Utah HospitalThompson, Elaine M.; Al-Khudairi, Amanda2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery, Poster
62 Intubation Guideline for the Intensive Care UnitPatterson, Scott W.; Jarvis, Matthew W.2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care, Adult / Gerontology, Poster
63 Early Mobility Guideline for Traumatic Brain Injury Patients in a Shock Trauma Intensive Care UnitPark, Marleen D.; Majercik, Sarah D.; Christensen, Scott S.2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care, Adult / Gerontology, Poster
64 Increasing Rates of Unclogged Feeding Tubes in Hospitalized; PatientsBates, Brittany E.; Lynch, Keisa; Sloan, Colgan2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care, Adult / Gerontology, Poster
65 Patient Teaching about Naloxone in the Emergency Department: The Creation and Implementation of a Clinical Practice GuidelineBarney, Heather Ann; Christensen, Scott S.2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care, Adult / Gerontology, Poster
66 Evaluating the Effectiveness of an Existing Late Onset Sepsis Tool in a Culture-positive Patient Subgroup at a Level III Newborn Intensive Care UnitValadez, Marta G.; Hardin, Pamela2022Background: Late-onset sepsis is an overwhelming systemic response to a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection and a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. The Surviving Sepsis Campaign has recommended each unit have a systematic sepsis screening process. Implementing a screening approach...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
67 Improving Nurse Confidence and Competence of Speculum Exams Through Enhanced Training and Available Resources in the Labor and Delivery Triage SettingEvertsen, Sadie H.; Al-Khudairi, Amanda2022Background: Pelvic exams with a speculum are often necessary to evaluate patients and complete medical screening exams in the obstetric triage setting. Labor and Delivery nurses often lack confidence and competence when performing speculum exams due to the infrequent and limited training, the absenc...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery
68 Implementation of an Obstetric Triage Toolkit in a Rural Utah HospitalThompson, Elaine M.; Al-Khudairi, Amanda2022Background: Rural Obstetric Registered Nurses (RNs) are required to have skills in all aspects of antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care. The low volume of births and triage patients make it challenging for rural RNs to develop and maintain adequate skills. The use of a standardized triage edu...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery
69 Improving Patency of Feeding Tubes by Implementing a New Clinical Practice Guideline: A Quality Improvement ProjectBates, Brittany E.; Lynch, Keisa2022Background: Patients with feeding tubes are at risk of experiencing internal obstructions caused by clotting of intact protein formulas, crushed medications, refluxed gastric contents, and viscous products that enter the tube. A variety of anecdotal methods for attempting to unclog feeding tubes inc...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care, Adult / Gerontology
70 Implementing an Intubation Guideline in the Intensive Care UnitPatterson, Scott W.; Jarvis, Matthew W.2022Background: Intubation, even when done properly, can have negative consequences. Roughly 6% of patients intubated in the emergency department acquire hypoxia as a result intubation, or while intubated (Brown, 2021). "Endotracheal intubation in the intensive care unit (ICU) carries with it a higher m...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care, Adult / Gerontology
71 Guidelines for Sexual and Reproductive Health Conversations for Adolescents with Cystic FibrosisPope, Shelbie A.; Hamilton, Jennifer2022Background: Adolescents with cystic fibrosis (CF) are sexually active at the same rate as their healthy peers and have educational needs regarding sexual and reproductive health which are both general and disease-specific. CF care team providers recognize the importance of discussing sexual and repr...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP
72 Development and Implementation of an Early Mobility Guideline for Traumatic Brain Injury Patients in a Shock Trauma Intensive Care UnitPark, Marleen D.; Majercik, Sarah D.; Christensen, Scott S.2022Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients often remain bedbound for prolonged periods in intensive care units (ICU) due to a lack of resources and collaboration between interdisciplinary teams, in addition to poorly specified guidelines for patient mobilization. Early mobility programs have ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care, Adult / Gerontology
73 Patient Teaching about Naloxone in the Emergency Department: The Creation and Implementation of a Clinical Practice GuidelineBarney, Heather Ann; Christensen, Scott S.2022Background: Opioid overdose is the leading cause of preventable death in the Utah, and nationally. Utah ranks seventh in the nation for opioid overdose deaths with eight deaths weekly. Fatalities have continued to rise dramatically for over thirty years. Intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cen...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care, Adult / Gerontology
74 Developing an Evidence-Based Clinical Protocol for IV Ketamine TherapyJohnson, Melissa L.; Morgan, Deborah; Anderson, Sumer2022Background: Intravenous (IV) ketamine is rising as a novel pharmaceutical option manifesting rapid and robust symptom reduction and offering much promise in alleviating Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD). Clear and consistent evidence-based practice protocols and guidelines are lacking as practiti...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
75 Implementation of The CDC's Developmental Milestone Guideline for Infants Corrected Age 2-4 Months Hospitalized in the NICUHall, Catherine A.2022Background: 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
76 Placental Lab Draws in the Newborn ICU: A Quality Improvement ProjectEvans, Ida Katrina; Hamilton, Jennifer2022Background: Obtaining an infant's labs from the placenta on admission is a relatively new practice in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This practice decreases phlebotomy losses, reduces blood transfusions, reduces iatrogenic blood loss, and decreases exposure to pain. There is a lack of stand...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
77 Analysis of Central Line Cares in a Hospital SettingTurcotte, Catherine2022Central line-associated infection (CLABSI) accounts for approximately 14% of healthcare associated infections (Wood, 2017). CLABSI is an avoidable, yet very serious condition, and can be responsible for high mortality in patients (Conley, 2016). One of the key practices involved with reducing CLABSI...Graduate Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS, Nursing Informatics
78 Improving Nurse Confidence and Competence When Performing Speculum ExamsEvertsen, Sadie H.; Al-Khudairi, Amanda2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery, Poster
79 Implementation of The CDC's Developmental Milestone Guideline for Infants Corrected Age 2-4 Months Hospitalized in the NICUHall, Catherine A.2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal, Poster
80 Development of IV Ketamine ProtocolJohnson, Melissa L.; Morgan, Deborah; Anderson, Sumer2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
81 Increasing Placental Labs in the NICUEvans, Ida Katrina; Hamilton, Jennifer2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal, Poster
82 Developing Interprofessional Training Modules to Improve Community-to-Hospital Birth Transfers: A Human Centered-Design ApproachHaymond, Jessica; Al-Khudairi, Amanda2022Background: The number of women choosing to give birth in the community (either at home or in a birth center) rather than in the hospital setting is increasing due to personal preference, previous birth trauma, and the COVID-19 pandemic (Monteblanco, 2021). About one in ten women involved in a commu...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery
83 Improving Obesity Management in a Primary Care SettingNorton, Kary M.; Lynch, Keisa2022Background: Obesity is a complex chronic condition that increases a patient's risk for many other chronic conditions. Although screening for obesity has increased in recent years, weight counseling in primary care is not ubiquitous due, in part, to providers' lack of knowledge and confidence in disc...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP
84 Improving Sleep Quality Using "Quiet Time" in the Postpartum PeriodMalik, Yumna; Phares, Pamela L.2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery, Poster
85 Asthma Clinical Practice Guideline in Primary CareMcmillin, Sarah; Phares, Pamela L.2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
86 Increasing Chlamydia Screening Rates in Primary CareDowdle, McCall; Phares, Pamela L.2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery, Poster
87 Implementing an Asthma Clinical Practice Guideline in Primary CareMcmillin, Sarah; Phares, Pamela L.2022Background: Asthma is a common chronic illness, affecting more than 300 million people worldwide. Asthma is primarily diagnosed and managed in a primary care setting. If ineffectively managed, asthma can reduce quality of life and create economic as well as health care system burden. Inconsistent ma...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP
88 Improving Sleep Quality and Duration in the Postpartum Period through Quiet Time; Patient Satisfaction; Practice Guidelines as TopicMalik, Yumna; Phares, Pamela L.2022Background: Postpartum patients are routinely disturbed at frequent intervals during their hospital admission, so unbroken sleep is rarely possible. This can lead to sleep deprivation which can have significant adverse health implications such as a decline in cognitive function, and impaired healing...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery
89 A Quality Improvement Project to Increase Screening for Chlamydia in a Primary Care SettingDowdle, McCall; Phares, Pamela L.2022Chlamydia is the most common bacterial sexually transmitted infection in the United States. Nearly two-thirds of reported chlamydia cases occur in individuals aged 15-24 years. Most women infected with chlamydia are asymptomatic. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends annual screening...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery
90 Implementation of a Telehealth Primary Care Visit to Improve Maternal Care During the Delayed Postpartum PeriodCraigo, Jane; Schultz, Catherine; Al-Khudairi, Amanda2021POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
91 Nutrition Management in Cystic Fibrosis Infants Utilizing TelehealthFehr, Karli; Hamilton, Jennifer; McDonald, Katie2021POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
92 Increasing Provider Adherence to Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Clinical GuidelinesWatson, Claire; Martin, Suzanne; Genovesse, Kelsey2021POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care, Adult / Gerontology
93 Routine Laboratory Monitoring in the Adult Chemotherapy PopulationPendergrass, Mikka; Jarvis, Matthew Chuck; Johnson, Linda S.2021POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care, Poster
94 Objective Sedation Monitoring in an Adult Intensive Care UnitRieber, Tom; Jarvis, Matthew2021POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care, Poster
95 Sepsis Bundle Compliance in the Emergency DepartmentWilson, Teya; Johnson, Linda2021POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care, Poster
96 Implementing a Best Practice Diabetic Ketoacidosis Protocol: A Quality Improvement ProtocolGurney, Jonathan2021POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care, Poster
97 Improving Care for Women Experiencing Pregnancy Loss in the Emergency DepartmentFinch, Madison; Sylvester, Robert J.; Kaiser, Jen; Cole, Erin2021POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care, Poster
98 Reducing the Duration of Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Dwell Time in Women at Low-Risk for Postpartum HemorrhageMorris, Nathan M.; Phares, Pamela L.2021POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery, Poster
99 Improving Depression Screening and Follow-Up for AdolescentsGay, Noemi; Sylvester, Robert; Dyer, Jane; Braun, Dan2020POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
100 Exploring Provider Barriers to Patient Case Submissions for an Academic-Based Behavioral Health ECHO ProgramDavis, Mikyla; Al-Kudairi, Amanda; Choate, Christina2020POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
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