Graduate Nursing Project
 
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326 Trial of a Guideline for Adverse Maternal EventsRose, Camilla2018Many factors may play a role in a woman's psychological well-being during the childbearing years, and some factors can influence a woman's ability to care for herself and her baby. Birth trauma is one event that may contribute to maternal mental illness. Birth trauma is defined as occurrence of any ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
327 Multicultural Orientation Training: An Innovative Method to Develop Cultural Humility Among Health Care ProvidersKemp, Brittany2018The purpose of this pilot study was to trial Multicultural Orientation training among health care providers (HCPs) in a university academic health sciences setting. Multicultural orientation (MCO) is a method for training HCPs to navigate patient cultural values and incorporate these values into the...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
328 Relevance of Transient Hypothyroxinemia of Prematurity and Congenital Hypothyroidism in Infants Less Than 27 Weeks' GestationHansen, Nicolette2018Premature 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
329 Timely and Safe Removal of Backboards in a Rural Emergency DepartmentGarrett, Craig2018This study explored the need for timely and safe removal of backboards in a rural emergency department where no guidelines or protocols were currently in place for patients being brought in on backboards. Studies indicate adverse effects on patients who are allowed to have prolonged backboard time b...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
330 Improving Midwifery Prenatal Care for Women with ObesityLee, Kathryn2018Background. This project involved creation of a manuscript entitled Prenatal Care of Women with Obesity: An Effective Approach to Key Moments in Patient Counseling. The manuscript was created to enhance understanding of the communication needs of women with obesity during the prenatal period. Obese ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
331 Are Reimbursement Changes Affecting Hospice Referrals In The Skilled Nursing Facility?: A Feasibility StudyMartin, Christina2018Purpose: The purpose of this project was to determine barriers and facilitators to hospice referral in three nursing home settings and to increase the utilization of this service Background: Nearly 1.5 million individuals reside in nursing homes across the United States however only 14.5 percent of ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
332 Assessment of Mental Health Stigma in Mental Health Care WorkersFarris, Lillian2018This paper presents and discusses the assessment of mental health stigma in mental health care workers in an inpatient psychiatric hospital. Mental health conditions are prevalent throughout the United States with "one in 5 adults experiencing a mental health condition every year" (NAMI, 2017a, para...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
333 Defining Current Practice of Iron Deficiency Screening Among High-Risk NeonatesWilles, Dallin2018Infants that are born small for gestational age (SGA), very low birthweight (VLBW), or as an infant of a diabetic mother (IDM) are at an increased risk of having iron deficiency anemia early in their life. Iron deficiency anemia puts an infant at risk for several serious conditions that can be detri...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
334 Promoting Upstream Integration of Palliative Care in Elderly Heart Failure PatientsBrown, Harmony Lauritzen2018Heart failure (HF) is a devastating disease that inordinately affects the elderly. Although palliative care (PC) can be an invaluable tool in promoting symptom management and quality of life (QOL) for elderly end-stage heart failure (ESHF) patients, it is a resource that is often underutilized by HF...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
335 Pre-Hospital Ultrasound Training for Helicopter Emergency Medical Service ProvidersPotter, Jessica2018Patients in the pre-hospital setting are an at-risk population. The use of ultrasound has been shown to reduce morbidity and mortality in critically ill emergency room patients. Only 4.1% of emergency medical service providers use ultrasound and 21.7% are considering the implementation of ultrasound...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
336 Developing Anticipatory Guidance to Facilitate Optimal Care Transition Outcomes for Adolescents with Type 1 DiabetesMcDowell, Megan2018Background: Emerging adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D) are at increased risk for poor health outcomes as they transition from pediatric to adult care providers. This is in part due to the complexities of young adult life as individuals with T1D enter the work force, leave home, or start college whil...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
337 Ultrasound-guided IV Insertion in the Emergency DepartmentHadley, Jennifer2018Background: Intravenous (IV) access is a critical component of patient care in the emergency department as it facilitates the diagnosis and treatment of many conditions. Delays in diagnosis and treatment due to difficult IV access can be fatal, particularly in myocardial infarction, stroke, trauma, ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
338 Nursing Knowledge of the Opioid Epidemic in the Emergency DepartmentNielson, Heidi A.2018Opioid abuse in society dates back as far as 3400 BC when the poppy plant, otherwise known as opium, was used for medicinal and recreational purposes. As society evolved so did the abuse of opioids, including prescription opioids. This evolution brings us to today's national opioid epidemic and glob...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
339 Education for Soldiers to Increase Contraceptive UseNapolet, Amanda2018Background In the U.S. military, unintended pregnancy rates are higher than the national average at 52%, despite access to healthcare for all active duty service members and their families. Within the military, unintended pregnancy carries the potential to impact operational readiness. Evidence sugg...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
340 Smoking Cessation for Veterans in Outpatient Mental HealthSlack, Armando Manny2018Veterans with comorbid mental health issues, such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder, have a higher use of cigarette and tobacco use. The Veteran Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) offers smoking cessation groups, which consist of 6-week sessions recommended by the ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
341 Understanding Depression Treatment Options Considering Average Health LiteracyDangerfield, Heather M.2018Individuals with limited mental health literacy have greater difficulty in multiple areas including: managing chronic conditions, obtaining health information, adhering to medication regiments, and communicating with providers. Research shows that a large percentage of patients who do end up getting...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
342 Engaging Remote Providers in Evidence-Based Practice Using a Social Learning PlatformStock, Jennifer Speyer2018Background Evidence-based practice (EBP) is central to providing excellent patient care, but many advanced practice providers (APPs) lack the knowledge and support to continue EBP after graduation. Time and geographical constraints limit access to regional provider meetings and peer-to-peer collabor...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
343 Utilization of Suicide Prevention Safety Plans Throughout Inpatient Treatment to Reduce Readmission RatesParson, Chris2018Suicide prevention is a current focus of our healthcare system and a goal of inpatient psychiatry. A suicide prevention safety plan (SPSP) is among the standards of care for treating a patient with suicidal ideations. Currently, SPSPs are not used as effectively as they could be. This project addres...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
344 Increasing Driving Safety Conversations Between Primary Care Providers and Older AdultsBarrus, C. Leilani2018The older adult population (65 years and older) is increasing rapidly and age-related changes in vision, sensation, motor function, and cognition in addition to medications and medical conditions can have a deleterious effect on driving ability (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1999)....Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
345 Educating Long Term Care Registered Nurses in the Competency Activity of Advance Care PlanningRedfield, Carol S.2018The aim of this project was to educate Registered Nurses (RNs) who work in Long Term Care (LTC) settings on the importance of executing a key competency skill: guiding complex decisions and discussions such as Advance Care Planning (ACP) with residents/families. The LTC population encompasses those ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
346 A Pilot Study to Promote Abstinence from Nicotine: The Effects of the End Nicotine Dependence ProgramBowles, Dallas2018Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. Cigarette smoking primarily starts in adolescence. Among detained juvenile offenders, 82.1% had smoked cigarettes prior to their incarceration. None of the six juvenile justice services (JJS) facilities located in Utah offer a s...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
347 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
348 Increasing Motivational Interviewing Use Among Primary Care Providers Counseling on Weight LossGunnell, Emilie2018POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
349 Non-Pharmacologic Management of Enuresis in Primary CareHarper, Heather2018POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
350 Increasing Emotional Intelligence in ProvidersTaylor, Noelle2018POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
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