Sharing The Gospel With Ease: How The Love Of Christ Can Flow Naturally From Your Life, Jay C. Powell

Witness

No abstract provided.

Don't Look Away, Joseph V. Lingad

Capstones

Don’t Look Away follows 35-year-old Corey who has lived with a facial difference as long as he can remember. He wants to find love, he wants to move out of his childhood home, he wants to get his first book published and he'd love to get a job writing for the WWE (World Wide Wrestling Federation). Don’t Look Away explores how his unique look has affected his ability to live “a normal life” and challenges viewers not to judge a book by its cover.

“Nadie Nunca Me Habló De Riesgos”: Madres Subrogantes En Eeuu Reclaman Protección, Carla Gloria Colomé Santiago

Capstones

Commercial surrogacy is a growing industry. In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that by 2020, 90 percent of clinics in the country were offering gestational carrier services. In this report, several surrogate mothers speak of inefficient contracts, poor pay and lack of support, amid a landscape where business takes precedence over the treatment of women.

https://preview.shorthand.com/dN8XSDPrI83UIc8P

Viajar A Como Au Pair A Eeuu, ¿Una Experiencia Cultural O Mano De Obra Barata?, Maria M. Fernandez

Capstones

Por medio del programa Au Pair en EEUU, un programa avalado por el Departamento de Estado, miles jóvenes entre 18 y 26 años, en su mayoría latinoamericanas, ingresan al país para convivir de uno a dos años con familias anfitrionas autorizadas por medio de agencias. Estas familias le dan a sus Au Pairs estadía, alimentación y una compensación monetaria semanal por cuidar a los niños de la familia.

A pesar de que la ley enfatiza que el propósito principal del programa Au Pair es brindar un intercambio cultural y educativo entre los participantes, son múltiples las críticas que, por décadas, …

Clean Energy Transition Threatens Indigenous Land Rights, Jonnathan M. Pulla

Capstones

Indigenous communities in Jujuy, Argentina are protesting a constitutional reform that could lead to their displacement without consultation or exposure to contamination from extractive projects. The story is told from the perspective of Milagros Lamas, a 19-year-old indigenous woman who joined the movement known as the Third Malón de la Paz.

Childcare License Not Necessary, Jean C. Brannum

Capstones

Most childcare centers need a license to operate, but many states have loopholes that allow fitness center daycares to forego traditional licensing. The variation in rules lets some kids play in dangerous situations.

Keeping It Real: The Evolution Of The Black American Sitcom, Ebony E. Prescod

Capstones

The image of the black person has undergone many iterations in American popular culture. From the mammy of post antebellum America, to blaxploitation, to the black upper class -- what it next for the representation of black people in popular media, especially as it is now being helmed by black creatives. What does the black American of the 2020s look like? Now, what does it look like to be true to the black experience, today?

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-KpHMb37_khYkOmlR6-gEPGEHLVZA4ND7HwNwhdz6ig/edit?usp=sharing

Marisa Kalil-Barrino Final Project, Marisa G. Kalil-Barrino

Capstones

Around the world, Black and Brown fashion designers are underrepresented in the media and fashion industry. Often, fast fashion companies like Shein, Zara, and H&M imitate or steal designs from Black and Brown designers who handcraft their clothes while factories mass produce them. Marisa Kalil-Barrino created 1202 Magazine, an arts and culture publication highlighting emerging artists, events, and concepts, especially her community, Black and Brown fashion designers.

For The Love Of Culture, Shanaé Harte

Capstones

‘For the Love of Culture’ explores the lives of people who moved to America from the Caribbean or have immigrant roots, but use different methods to preserve their cultures from their homes. These stories will be told by immigrants and family members of immigrants.

https://shanaeharte.wixsite.com/website/capstone-project

Evaluation Of Effectiveness Of Cultural Competence Program Implemented As Standard Practice To Improve Nurses’ Cultural Competency (Cultural Awareness, Cultural Cultural Knowledge, Cultural Skill), Improving Patient Care In A Community Hospital, Kendra Elam

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Manuscripts

The need for a culturally competent healthcare workforce is increasing as diversity increases in the United States’ patient population. Cultural competence is necessary because it helps the healthcare provider to offer the best care to every patient while considering and incorporating their cultural diversity and the patient holistically. Healthcare providers should be culturally competent to provide compassionate, caring, patient-centered care that promotes safety and quality in healthcare, reducing healthcare disparities. Culturally competent care supports social justice and health equity; it encourages health care as a human right. There is evidence that cultural competence and humility in professional development improve providers' …

Modified Early Warning Score In Detecting Clinical Deterioration: A Continuous Quality Improvement Initiative, Robin Daller

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Manuscripts

Despite considerable emphasis on patient safety and high-quality care in U.S. hospitals for the past two decades, significant challenges remain in the early detection and treatment of clinical deterioration in adult medical-surgical patients contributing to poor patient outcomes, increased resource utilization and increased costs. Modified early warning scoring (MEWS) systems have been used to identify patients at risk of deterioration. The Modified Early Warning System (MEWS) is effective in supporting the early detection and prevention of clinical deterioration of at-risk patients earlier in their hospitalization and potentially save lives (Institute for Healthcare Improvement, 2017). This project implemented MEWs on medical …

Implementation And Evaluation Of Abcdef Bundle In The Surgical Intensive Care Unit (Sicu): A Quality Improvement Project, Carrie Blasko

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Manuscripts

Intensive Care Unit (ICU) delirium is highly prevalent in this patient population; however, it is a potentially avoidable hospital complication (Vasilevski et al., 2018). The Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) has been used as a tool to measure delirium in the SICU since 2014 (AHN, 2023). The SICU clinicians deliberated if a better assessment and management bundle is available to better identify and manage delirium as a concerning volume of patients continue to experience ICU delirium even with the current delirium assessment tool in place. Upon reflection, SICU clinicians acknowledge a gap in nurses’ knowledge in connection with identifying signs, symptoms, …

Implementation Of A Self-Care Management Program Utilizing Telehealth In Adults With Hypertension, Diann Schmitt

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Manuscripts

Hypertension (HTN) can lead to heart disease which is the leading cause of death in the United States for men, women, and most racial and ethnic groups. Evidence-based practice supports early recognition of available self-care management (SCM) modalities to impact hypertension improvement and medication adherence. Best practices for heart disease prevention and management include lifestyle modification, reducing out-of-pocket costs, self-management support and education, and self-measured blood pressure monitoring. Successful evidence-based approaches within literature have addressed the modalities and successful outcomes.

The Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) is a quality standard of The Institute of Health Improvement (IHI) was used to conduct this project …

We Have Arabic At This School?: The Impact Of Neoliberalism And Orientalism On Arabic Education In The United States, Ella V. Pastore

Undergraduate Honors Theses

This research examines Arabic education in the United States at the undergraduate level, highlighting the question: How do forces such as Orientalism, globalization, and neoliberalism affect the way that the Arabic language is taught and recognized in the United States? The Arabic programs of three highly accredited American universities are presented, in relation to their Japanese programs. While Japanese is a language that faces its own Orientalisms and imperial history with the West, Japan is currently not a country that is prioritized through national security interests, with Arabic being designated as a “Critical Language”. Through examination of the advertisement of …

Community Health Worker Certification Program - Motivational Interview, Advocacy, Communication And Conflict Resolution, Stella Antony

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects

Background: Rural residents have health disparities more than urban populations. The significant health inequities in the underprivileged population include a higher incidence of chronic diseases, lack of access to healthy foods, health care, health insurance, unhealthy eating habits, poor socioeconomic status, cultural and language barriers, and lack of health literacy. As locals, Community health workers (CHWs) meet these populations and can improve healthy lifestyle changes and advocate for their community.

Local Problem: The population in Fresno and Tulare County in Central Valley, California, is underprivileged, lacks access to proper health care, and has higher rates of health disparities, including chronic …

Nativity Visio Divina, University Of Dayton, Bridget Retzloff

Reports and Promotional Materials

This prayer uses art to bring one to a meditative/contemplative state. Download the document to view the artwork and read the scriptural passage. It includes several components:

lectio/listening: Be still in mind and body. Breathe slowly, calling on the Holy Spirit to fill your heart. Savor the text and notice any word or phrase that captures your attention.

visio/gazing: Gaze at the artwork before you. Let each figure teach you something about how to trust and follow Jesus. Notice what captures your attention in the artwork.

meditatio/reflection: Reflect on what you have seen and heard. How do you connect with …

Bridging The Gaps: Characterizing Alzheimer's Disease In Native Hawaiian And Pacific Islander Populations, Justina P. Tavana

Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation addresses critical gaps in dementia research in Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) communities. Focusing on Samoan and Tongan communities, the study successfully adapted and validated the AD8 informant interview and the Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) scale in native languages, establishing these instruments as reliable tools for detecting cognitive impairment in these populations. The research process prioritized meaningful community engagement and forged partnerships with indigenous professionals, ensuring alignment with and responsiveness to the specific needs of the community. These invaluable connections were the foundation of making this difficult work possible. Subjects assessed with these adapted instruments were enrolled …

A Qualitative Exploration Of The Lived Experiences Of Graduate Students With Histories Of Mental Health Diagnoses Navigating Clinical Psychology Doctoral Programs, Hannah Flanery

Dissertations and Theses

In general, graduate students experience unhealthy stress levels throughout their graduate careers. Clinical psychology doctoral students experience additional stressors related to intensive training in providing psychological-related services to clients. There is a gap in the literature in understanding how clinical psychology doctoral students with a personal history of mental health effectively navigate highly stressful graduate programs. This dissertation explored the experiences of clinical psychology Ph.D. students who 1) have a history of mental health diagnoses and 2) experience current psychological distress as they manage educational/training demands and administer psychological interventions to clients. A phenomenological qualitative approach was utilized to fully …

Investigation Of Zinc And Iron In Wildflower Honey, Savannah Simpson

Honors Theses

Honey acts as a valuable food source for both animals and humans. When found in contaminated environments, there is an increased likelihood that honey samples will have high metal concentrations. It has been discovered that honey concentrations in metals can be different based on location. This experiment aims to determine the amount of two valuable metals, zinc, and iron, in various honey sources. These metals can be important to the human body because they help boost immunity and allow the body to carry out the functions required for survival. However, if these elements are present in copious quantities, then it …

Robochurch: Baptizing Bots And Sanctifying Silicon?, Peter Bellini

Witness

No abstract provided.

Factors Influencing Conversion Of Cambodian Muslims To Christianity, Thomas W. Seckler

Witness

No abstract provided.

Trauma-Informed Evangelism: Cultivating Communities Of Wounded Healers, Mark Teasdale

Witness

No abstract provided.

Depression Screening Tool For Hysterectomy Patients, Dede C. Mihedji

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects

Abstract

Background: The prevalence of hysterectomies in the United States ranges from

5.1 to 5.8 per 1000 women (Harnod et al., 2018). A standardized screening tool for assessing

depression preoperatively could mitigate the worsening of postoperative depressive symptoms in patients scheduled for a hysterectomy.

Local Problem: Currently, there is no standard of practice to routinely screen for depression in preoperative patients scheduled for hysterectomy surgeries. However, as with any surgical intervention, there are risks of long-term complications. Studies have identified that a hysterectomy may increase the risk of cardiovascular events, menopause, depression, and other outcomes (Madueke-Laveaux et al., 2022). …

Implementing An African American Cultural Awareness Program For Skilled Nursing Facility Staff, Adekemi T. Adedipe

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects

Background: Patient care is most effective when patients and providers establish a therapeutic connection in a cultural context. Nurses’ lack of awareness of a cultural context for patient care impairs establishing a therapeutic provider/patient relationship, with care of lesser quality and poorer health outcomes as consequences.

Local Problem: Staff at a Northern Californian skilled nursing facility (SNF) caring for African American patients with mental illness lacked self-awareness of the cultural context of care. Staff did not consider cultural constructs of care in treating patients and developing care plans.

Methods: Educational intervention to increase the cultural competence of a skilled …

A Quality Improvement Project On Anxiety Management Before Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, Kiera Paulo

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects

Background: This Quality Improvement project sought to determine if a brief progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) session could decrease patient anxiety before receiving intramuscular (IM) injections for ketamine-assisted therapy. Problem: The Kerstin Helgason, NP clinic does ketamine-assisted therapy, and many patients express anxiety beforehand, either due to a fear of needles or nerves surrounding the medication treatment. Intervention: This project implemented a brief progressive muscle relaxation therapy for patients with anxiety before receiving their IM injection. Measures: The patient’s anxiety levels were measured before and after the PMR therapy using a five-point Likert scale ranging from none to very severe. Results: …

Developing And Implementing An Infection Prevention Practice Fellowship Program, Sejal Naik

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects

Developing and Implementing an Infection Prevention Practice Fellowship Program

Abstract

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic placed huge demands on infection prevention programs (Blanchard et al., 2022), seriously taxing a profession already mired with progressively increasing workload and responsibilities (Bryant et al., 2016).

Local Problem: In a rapidly changing environment, infection preventionists (IPs) contend with pandemic surges, emerging infections, and supply chain disruptions. The NCAL Region of an integrated health system experienced IP turnover, and in the absence of a formal training program, newly hired IPs experienced variable to no opportunities to develop their competencies.

Methods: A literature review on infection prevention …

Domestic Violence In Tennessee 2022, Tennessee. Bureau Of Investigation.

Domestic Violence

No abstract provided.

School Crime In Tennessee 2022, Tennessee. Bureau Of Investigation.

School Crime

No abstract provided.

School Crime In Tennessee 2022, Tennessee. Bureau Of Investigation.

School Crime

No abstract provided.

Horse Cave Heritage Festival, 2022 (Fa 1410), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 1410. Audio, photographs, and video documenting the Horse Cave Heritage Festival, an annual September event in Horse Cave, Kentucky celebrating local heritage with craft artisans, antique vehicles, children’s activities, food, music, and other attractions. Includes interviews and a narrative stage hosted by the Kentucky Folklife Program.