Includes doctoral dissertations from the Ph.D. In Nursing Education program and scholarly projects from the Doctor of Nursing Practice program..
Submissions from 2023
Improved Education for Caregivers of Hospice Heart Failure Patients to Reduce Hospital Admissions: An Integrative Review, Sierra Spain Sanford
Nonpharmacologic Measures to Maintain or Increase Bone Density in Patients at Risk for Osteoporosis: An Integrative Review, Katie Saporsky
Correlation Between Purposeful Patient Medication Education and Patient Experience Scores, Paula Shredl
Impact of Fall Education to Nursing Staff on Oncology Patient Fall Rates, Danni Nina Sloane
The Impact of Infectious Disease Education on the Knowledge and Confidence of Assisted Living Staff, Kathryn Joy Smith
Implementation of Nutritional Screening in Adults (Ages 19-65) with Major Depressive Disorder: An Integrative Review, Laurie S. Stephens
The Impact of Champion Training on a Two-Clinician Indwelling Urinary Catheter Insertion Technique to Prevent Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI), Punitha Stevenson
Investigating Nurses Lived Experiences toward Family Presence during Resuscitation to Enhance the Future of Nursing Curriculum, Laurie Stone
Understanding First-Year RN Turnover and Retention Strategies: An Integrative Review, Kelly Rose Swirple
The Lived Experiences of Nursing Students Spiritual Well-Being during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Phenomenological Research Study, Pamela Williams-Jones
The Effects of Dietary and Lifestyle Management on Diabetic Neuropathy, Courtney Renee Wyatt
Submissions from 2022
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Non-Pharmacological Pain Interventions on Patient Reported Pain Scores and Opioid Use in Hospitalized Adult Patients, Tammy Jane Anderson
Does the Use of Home-Based Continuous Glucose Monitoring Devices in Adults with Diabetes Mellitus Improve Hemoglobin A1c Levels? An Integrative Review, Ophelia Dionne Gelispie Ansari
Remote Patient Monitoring as a Means to Reduce 30-Day Readmissions in Skilled Patients: An Integrative Review, Sharee Lenae Birkett
Implementation of a Medical Emergency Chain of Command Protocol in the School Setting, Vikki Shannon Brannon
Does Screening of Patients in the Home Health Setting Prevent Sepsis Readmissions?, Heather Michelle Cook
Best Strategies to Address Burnout Among Healthcare Professionals: An Integrative Review, Kimberly Ann Delbo
The Importance of Pediatric Provider Awareness of Social Determinants of Health and the Impact on Health Outcomes: An Integrative Review, Whitney Lenelle Dowd
Analyzing the Relationship between Non-Pharmacologic Interventions and Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension: An Integrative Review, Karen Ann Ellis
Implementation of the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-Item (GAD-7) Screening Tool in a Mental Health Outpatient Clinic, Ella Bosunglan Gang
The Overlooked Mission-Transitional Care Programs for Veterans in Civilian Settings: An Integrative Review, Cynthia Louise Gonzales
The Importance of Education in the Management of Diabetes, Taylor Nicole Henry
The Impact of a Formal Leadership Development Program on Charge Nurse Leadership Competencies: An Integrative Review, Ellen Mae Hudson
Patient Falls In The ED Setting: An Integrative Review, Cody Allen Hughes
What Screening Schedule or Algorithm Has Shown to Be Beneficial in Early Identification of Perinatal Depression: An Integrative Review, Olivia Grace Hull
An ICU-Specific Pressure Injury Risk Assessment Tool to Improve Outcomes, Solange Flore Kamdem
The Use of Self-Efficacy Evaluations, Self-Care Evaluations, and Motivational Interviewing to Improve Glycated Hemoglobin Values in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Meredith Ann Kelley
Implementation of a Flash Therapy Technique Pilot Program to Evaluate Well-Being in Bedside Nurses Caring for Patients with COVID-19, Rachel Faye Lakes
Mindfulness and Nurse Burnout, Jennifer Victoria Lakey
The Impact of Increased Interdisciplinary Communication on Hospital Admission Rates in the Geriatric Population: An Integrative Review, Molly K. Langston
Strategies to Improve Communication in Healthcare: An Integrative Review, Tracy Lynn Macdonald
Implementation of Provider Education Regarding Exercise as Adjunctive Treatment for Common Mental Health Diagnoses, Lauren Grace Martin
Impacts of Telemonitoring on Weight Obesity in African Americans, Miranda Bessem Mbutambe
Health Care Provider Knowledge of Human Trafficking, Bobbi McCarthy
Resiliency in Nursing: An Integrative Review, Valerie Yvonne Moke
Addressing Factors That Lead to Job Dissatisfaction Among U.S. Hospital Nurses and Poor Health Outcomes in Patients: An Integrative Review, Folayan J. Morehead
The Overlooked Care Plan- Nursing Mindset Related to Self-Care: An Integrative Review, Marie Mulford
Focused Group Meetings To Promote Job Satisfaction For Emergency Department Advanced Providers, Kendra Osei-Wusu
Current Targeted Interventions for Adult Patients with Comorbid Obesity and Depression: An Integrative Review, Meredith Lawson Parnell
Revising an Order Set to Standardize the Workflow for the Outpatient Intravenous Diuretic Therapy Clinic in the Cardiac Cath Lab Holding Area, Mackenzie Trent Rasnake
Using the “Teach-Back” Education Method with Type II Diabetic Patients and Health Literacy: An Integrative Review, Sonia Romero
Walking to Improve Outcomes in Patients with Type II Diabetes, Kelley Leigh Sanders
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing: An Integrated Review, Mary M. Smith
Determining the Effectiveness of Nonpharmacological Treatment Modalities for Adult Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain: An Integrative Review, Sydia Nichole Spence
Impact of Emergency Department Triage Sepsis Screening Algorithm and Treatment Order Sets: An Integrative Review, Danielle Marie Tester
The Effectiveness of a Chart Audit and Education Intervention to Improve RTS Referral Rates and Confidence in Emergency Nurses Delivering Care to Patients Experiencing Perinatal Loss, Rachel Kathleen Tillas
Electronic Patient Portals: Promotion of Access by Healthcare Workers Increases Patient Engagement, Dena Todd
Effectiveness of Telemental Health Services in Rural Communities, Elizabeth Vebangsi
The Best Practice for Colon Cancer Screening Recommendations by Primary Healthcare Providers: An Integrative Review, Anna Lynn Viens
Provider Knowledge and Confidence with Implementing Pediatric Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Screening Tool in an Alaskan Family Practice Clinic, Lisa Marie Wangberg
Impact of Mentorship for New Graduate Nurses on Intent to Stay in the Acute Rehabilitation Hospital Setting Past One Year of Employment, Nichole Lynn Winters
The Effect of Trauma-Informed Care Education on Improving Knowledge and Confidence of Clinicians Caring for Women in a Labor and Delivery Setting, Claire Annaliese Wycoff
Submissions from 2021
Factors Hindering Human Papillomavirus(HPV) Vaccination Uptake Among Children and Young Adults between Ages Nine to Twenty-Six in America, Foluke Olufunbi Ajuwon
Implementing A Nurse-Driven Evidence-Based Quality Improvement Protocol For Blood Pressure Management In Primary Care, Veronica Anderson
Enhancing Outpatient Participation in Advance Care Planning Via Nurse-Led Intervention: An Integrative Review, Daniel Patrick Arthur
Palliative Care and Improving Quality of Life with End Stage Renal Disease: An Integrative Review, Natoya Bender
Chronic Disease Self-Management Support in Rural Areas: An Integrative Review, Karla A. Callahan
CAUTI Prevention for Long Term Indwelling Bladder Catheters in ICU Patients: An Integrative Review, Joseph Andrew Chamness
Continuous Glucose Monitoring, Type 2 Diabetes and Hemoglobin A1C: An Integrative Review, Kimberly Dawn Fairchild
Preventing Malaria in Western Kenya through Educational Interventions and Treatment Combination of Indoor Residual Spraying with Insecticide Treated Mosquito Nets: An Integrated Review, Banis Nyokabi Githinji
Effectiveness of Smoking Cessation in Heart Disease Patients: An Integrative Review, Dolly Ruth Griggs
Up and Moving: An Integrative Review Evaluating Early Mobility in the Intensive Care Unit, Rachel Huffman
Analyzing the Relationship Between Breastfeeding and Postpartum Depression: An Integrative Review, Sarah K. Johnson
Examining the Impact of Healthcare Providers in Relation to Gaining Patient's Acceptance and Initiation of the HPV Vaccine: An Integrative Review, Millie Elizabeth Knox
Mitigating the Risk of Opioid Overdose and Death of the Veteran: An Integrative Review, Cheryl Anne Landry
The Impact of Clinical Decision Support Tool (SupraVista) in Identifying Sepsis Cases, Brandy N. Manigo
Pediatric Concussion Management in the School Setting: An Integrative Literature Review, Renee Mann
Feasibility of Biosimilar Integration in Oncology Practice, Kelley Duncan Mayden
The Use of Video Monitoring to Decrease Falls, Marie Elizabeth Mo
Reduction of Hospital Readmissions in Patients with a Diagnosis of COPD: An Integrative Review, Guerline Norbrun
Strategies to Decrease Cauti Rates in Hospitalized Patients: An Integrative Review, Katie Nichole Robinson
Improving Clinician Care Practices of Patients with Sickle Cell Anemia: An Integrative Review, Tracey Ann Royer
Improving Advanced Care Planning through Proper Implementation of the POLST Paradigm: An Integrative Review, Charles Hunter Shomo II
Reducing Hospital Readmissions - Beyond The Four Walls: An Integrative Review, Marlene Susan Smalley
Analysis of Healthcare Miscommunication and How to Effectively Improve Communication Outcomes: An Integrative Review, Jill Suzanne Smith
Web-Based Applications for Weight Loss and Management: An Integrative Review, Linda Lawton Smith
The Effect of Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Migraine Headaches: An Integrative Review, Katelyn Vaughn Spangler
Conscious Sedation Medications and Risk of Patient Falls: An Integrative Review, Tricia G. Stevens
Integrative Review on the Initiation of a Systematic Oral Care Education Program, Toni Rochelle Thomas
Mentor Programs as a Strategic Approach to Nurse Retention: Integrative Review, Nancy Jo Thompson
Characteristics of Successful Nurse Mentors and Potential Effects On The Retention And Job Satisfaction Of New Graduate Nurses: An Integrative Review, Toni Cheryl Thompson
How Effective is Psychotherapy in Reducing Opioid Usage among Patients with Chronic Pain?, Charity Harold Whorley
Does the Management of Compassion Fatigue in the Healthcare Setting Decrease Nurse Turnover: An Integrative Review, Barbara Fulcher Williams
COPD Discharge Care Bundles: An Integrative Review, Leigh Goodwin Wingo
Using the Fifth "P" in Purposeful Hourly Rounding to Decrease Falls and Improve Patient Experience, Brenda Hopkins Woodcock
The Effect of a Screening Protocol on Opioid Use: An Integrative Review, Stephen D. Wright Jr
Submissions from 2020
Strength in Community: A Community-Based Health Program to Improve Weight Loss and Blood Pressure within an African American Faith-Based Organization, Leonna Sylvitrice Ameduite
The Effectiveness of Patient Education Utilizing the Teach-Back Method to Improve Patient Satisfaction, Gladys Cajucom Apuli
Implementation of Post Forms upon Hospice Admission: An Evidence-Based Practice Intervention to Reduce Hospice Revocations, Joanna Grace Asselin
A Nursing Education Intervention in an Adult Inpatient Setting for Decreasing Hypoglycemia Incidence, Meredith Lynn Camilleri
CDSSs for CVD Risk Management: An Integrative Review, Elisabeth Mary Campbell
Identification of Human Trafficking Victims in the Health Care Setting: An Integrative Review, Jami Leigh Castellucci
Improving Perioperative Communication Through the Use of a Nurse Navigator: An Integrative Review, Elizabeth Irene Christman
Organizational Strategies to Promote Nurse Resilience in the Acute Care Hospital Inpatient Setting: An Integrative Review, Marcia A. DePolo