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1 Nurse Case Management Model for Office-Based Opioid TreatmentHaggerty, Erin2018POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, MS to DNP, Poster
2 Reducing the Potential for Adverse Drug Events in Ambulatory Care SettingsBlack, Chelise2017Adverse Drug Events (ADEs) are a significant clinical problem in the United States; many are preventable if a provider has full knowledge of patients' medications. The process of gathering medication information is known as medication reconciliation. There is currently an inadequate focus on medicat...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
3 The Treatment of Opioid Addiction in the ED: Suboxone Education Module to Improve Perceptions and Attitudes Towards Opioid AddictionWunder, Cleary2019Background. Opioids killed over 42,000 individuals in 2016. In Utah alone, 23 individuals die each month from overdose. To combat the opioid crisis, the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act was signed into law, which created coordinated and balanced strategies for communities. However, more inte...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
4 Nurse Case Management Model for Office-Based Opioid TreatmentHaggerty, Erin2018The United States is currently experiencing an opioid epidemic. For healthcare providers, providing access and delivering evidence-based treatments, including Medication Assisted Treatment with buprenorphine can be challenging. This is due to the chronic nature of the disease of addiction, lack of p...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
5 Improving Cannabidiol Education for Mental Health ProvidersBrown, Kristen2018Decreased life expectancy in the US is associated with rising prevalence rates of opioid and benzodiazepine abuse in this country (Dowell, Arias, & Kochanek, 2017). The increase of overdose deaths associated with rising rates of opiate and benzodiazepine abuse necessitates alternative and complement...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
6 Exploring the Antecedents of Neonatal Bowel PerforationMantle, Ashley2020Background: Spontaneous intestinal perforation (SIP) occurs in 3-8% of preterm neonates before they reach two weeks of age. Early, concurrent neonatal use of Indocin and Hydrocortisone is a known association of SIP. Mothers in premature labor often receive Indocin as a tocolytic therapy for early la...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
7 Delayed Antibiotic Prescribing in Primary CareLaack, Jessie2017Prescribing antibiotics for self-limiting upper respiratory infections is unfortunately common practice among primary care providers (PCP) in the US. Inappropriate use of antibiotics leads to the formation of resistant organisms, which have been increasing worldwide. Delayed antibiotic prescribing (...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
8 Delirium Management in the Intensive Care UnitJarvis, Matthew2017Delirium is a cognitive impairment that includes an altered level of consciousness, disorganized thinking and inattention. Hospitalized patients, especially those critically ill, are at an increased risk for developing acute delirium during the hospital stay. Delirium in the intensive care unit (ICU...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
9 Identifying Opioid-Prescribing Barriers: Educating Primary Care Providers on Evidence-Based Opioid-Managed PainHerrera, Kourtney2017The rates of opioid misuse, abuse, and death are rising and afflicting our communities, leading to a nationwide epidemic. Utah is currently ranked fourth in the nation and Carbon County is ranked first in Utah for opioid-related deaths (Utah Department of Health, 2016). As a result, the Center for D...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
10 Education of Stakeholders and Guideline Proposal for Nitrous Oxide at an Army HospitalDove, Noelle2017The aim of this project was to educate Army hospital personnel about nitrous oxide (N2O) for labor analgesia and to provide them with a sample clinical practice guideline. Nitrous oxide is an inhaled gas that provides an effective form of pain control for most laboring women. For decades, women in o...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
11 Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy in Outpatient PsychiatryMeier, Hannah C.; Bailey, ElLois; Webb, Sara2022Background: In the 1960s, researchers developed ketamine as a surgical anesthetic. More recently, the medical community has recognized ketamine as a mental health treatment separate from the indications of pain management or anesthesia. Subanesthetic therapeutic ketamine falls into the frameworks of...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
12 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
13 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
14 An Evidence-Based Educational Intervention to Improve the Recognition and Photo Documentation of Child Abuse Injuries in a Rural Health FacilityByrd, Tami L. Fikstad2018Background: Child abuse is an unfortunate reality for millions of children across the United States every year. The consequences of abuse result in long term emotional problems, including aggressive behavior, depression, anxiety, and thoughts of suicide; physical consequences include risk of asthma,...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
15 Prevalence of Suicide Risk Factors among Emergency Medical Services Providers in UtahMills, Gordon2017Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers suffer a higher rate of suicide than the general population. National statistics show an age adjusted rate of 13.0 suicides per 100,000 in the general population. However, EMS providers have been shown to have suicide rates of 17.2 to 30.5 suicides per 100,...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
16 Eating Disorder Screening and Treatment Protocol in a Student Health Care SettingHarvey, Rebecca2017Anorexia nervosa has the highest fatality rate of any identified psychological disorder (Eating Disorders, 2013; Guarda, 2015). Risk of premature death is 6 to 12 times higher in women with anorexia nervosa compared to the general population, adjusting for age (Academy for Eating Disorders [AED], 20...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
17 Prediabetes Screening in the Emergency RoomAloia, Andrew2017Diabetes continues to be a leading cause of morbidity and mortality and contributes substantially to healthcare costs. Prediabetes indicates a future risk for diabetes. Consequently prediabetes screening is paramount in combating our country's diabetes problem. The Centers for Disease Control and Pr...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
18 Promoting Comprehensive Sexuality Education to Adolescents through Primary CareNelson, Niesha2017Young people in the United States continue to engage in risky sexual behaviors that result in negative health outcomes. Sources of sexuality education include reliable sources (parents, teachers, and primary care providers [PCPs]) and unreliable sources (media and peers). Parents face communication ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
19 Underutilization of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy: Addressing Attitudes and BarriersLawson, Samantha2017This Doctoral Scholarly project addressed the unnecessary negative impacts of pregnancy related pelvic floor dysfunction through increasing midwife provider knowledge and utilization of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy (PFPT). To this end PFPT and pregnancy related condition facts were gathered and syn...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
20 Clinical Algorithm and Educational Presentation for the Management of Metabolic Side Effects Associated with Second Generation AntipsychoticsKeep, Bradley2017The aim of this project is to develop and provide an educational opportunity in regards to treating the metabolic side effects of second-generation antipsychotic (SGA) medications. Evidence-based resources, as well as VA specific resources, provided content for the development of a clinical algorith...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
21 Screening for Intimate Partner Violence in a Primary Care SettingBywater, Kelsey2017Intimate partner violence (IPV) leads to serious health complications for women and has become a public health crisis across the US. The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that clinicians screen all women of childbearing age for IPV, such as domestic violence (DV), and to provide ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
22 Assessing Female Sexual Dysfunction: Creating a Tool for Improved DiagnosisBeck, Molly W.2017Despite the high prevalence of female sexual dysfunction (FSD) in the United States, it is both under diagnosed and undertreated. This is largely attributed to the difficulty in establishing a diagnosis consistent with DSM-V criteria while simultaneously excluding the many confounding variables that...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
23 Determining the Most Appropriate Time to Educate Caregivers on Fevers and Fever Management in a Pediatric ClinicSprague, Brittany2017Fever phobia has been an identified problem in the United States since 1980. Caregivers' unrealistic fears and concerns regarding their child's fever has resulted in inappropriate fever management. Primary care providers should be educating caregivers on fevers and proper management. The purpose of ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
24 Hospital Based Medication DeliveryDuffey, Chantel2017Hospital readmission is a costly and common occurrence in the United States. Research suggests that a portion of all hospital readmissions can be attributed to medication non-adherence after discharge. One strategy for improving adherence to prescribed medications is to ensure patients obtain medica...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
25 Improving Screening and Referral for Violence Against Women: Interpersonal Violence and Adverse Childhood ExperiencesMiller, Emily S.2017This project has an overall goal of improving screening and referral for violence against women, and specifically targets intimate partner violence (IPV) and adverse childhood experiences (ACE). In 1995, the CDC and Kaiser Permanente discovered an exposure that dramatically increased the risk for se...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
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