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Experience Of Clinical Judgment Among Senior Associate Degree Nursing Students: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Hollie Bell Elmore
Experience Of Clinical Judgment Among Senior Associate Degree Nursing Students: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Hollie Bell Elmore
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This transcendental phenomenological study aimed to understand the experience of clinical judgment for senior associate degree nursing students at a rural community college. The students completed a 60-minute simulation involving the cardiac system and debriefed after the active simulation. The theory that guided this study was David Kolb’s experiential learning theory, which defines the learning process as creating knowledge through transforming experience. Because the experiential learning theory is flexible, it can be readily applied to many disciplines such as nursing. This theory also helped to incorporate Tanner’s Clinical Judgment Model. Data for this transcendental qualitative study were collected using semi-structured …
The Nurse's Lived Experience Of Transferring Nutrition Knowledge To Patients: A Descriptive Phenomenology, Kendrah Lynne Cunningham
The Nurse's Lived Experience Of Transferring Nutrition Knowledge To Patients: A Descriptive Phenomenology, Kendrah Lynne Cunningham
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This descriptive phenomenological qualitative study aimed to gain insight into the nurse’s lived experience of transferring nutrition knowledge to patients. Nurses play an important role in assisting the patient to become more proficient in health and nutrition literacy to make proper choices related to their nutrition. It is necessary to evaluate the lived experience of the nurse in transferring nutrition knowledge to patients. There is a gap in the literature on nurses’ experience in providing nutrition knowledge to their patients. This descriptive phenomenological qualitative study examines the lived experience of nurses in transferring nutrition education to their patients. This was …
The Lived Experiences Of The Newly Graduated Generation "Z": Registered Nurse Entering The Intensive Care Unit, Matthew Robert Loveitt
The Lived Experiences Of The Newly Graduated Generation "Z": Registered Nurse Entering The Intensive Care Unit, Matthew Robert Loveitt
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study was to illuminate, understand, and describe the meaning of the lived experiences of Gen Z new graduate registered nurses (NGRNs) transitioning directly into the ICU in their first position as registered nurses. Duchscher’s stages of transitional theory and the Strauss-Howe generational theory provided this study’s theoretical framework, focusing on the Gen Z NGRN transition into practice. This study answered the following central research question: What is the lived experience of Gen Z NGRNs transitioning into the ICU work environment employed in their first position as registered nurses? Data were collected for this study …
Correlation Between Purposeful Patient Medication Education And Patient Experience Scores, Paula Shredl
Correlation Between Purposeful Patient Medication Education And Patient Experience Scores, Paula Shredl
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) is a national grading system that is used by payors to determine patients’ perception of their hospital stay. This public benchmarking system is tied to reimbursements and encompasses several domain areas. The medication and nursing domain questions revolve around how the nursing staff explained the purpose and possible side effects of patient medication. This project targeted a medical-surgical unit in a suburban faith-based hospital that was not meeting the national benchmarks in the nursing domain. The purpose of this evidence-based practice project, which was conducted using the Iowa Model of …
Using Mindfulness In Nursing Burnout. An Integrative Review., April Day Branham
Using Mindfulness In Nursing Burnout. An Integrative Review., April Day Branham
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this integrative review is to evaluate if mindfulness is effective in decreasing nursing burnout. Nursing burnout has negatively affected the nursing profession for many years, and since the COVID-19 pandemic, it appears to be worse. Mindfulness is a practice that has been used for decades, however, it is gaining more attention in the nursing realm. Mindfulness consists of being present in a moment without judgment. It can consist of individual exercises that are completed using an instructor in person, in an application on a smartphone or computer, or yoga-based mindful activities. A preliminary literature review was completed …
How Does Nurse-To-Patient Ratio Impact Patient Outcomes In Adults, 18 Years And Older, That Are Admitted To Hospitals Around The World: An Integrative Review, Bre' Bryant
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The field of nursing, known as the heart of health care, impacts individuals throughout every season of life: from the first cry to the last breath. It matters not how advanced the world might become; the calming presence of a nurse is irreplaceable. Considering the value of nurses, adequate work settings and staffing ratios is essential for care provision. Current practice is lacking, focusing heavily on patient satisfaction while staff contentment is not always addressed. Ratios are being increased, changing the way nurses provide care. The industry calls nurses into action to provide care that is efficient, effective, and safe. …
Online Relational Database For Department Of Nursing: An Evidence-Based Practice Project, Denise L. Rismeyer
Online Relational Database For Department Of Nursing: An Evidence-Based Practice Project, Denise L. Rismeyer
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Departmental nursing leaders and their support staff manage large amounts of data in their daily work and have reported inefficiencies, manual labor, and dissatisfaction with previous electronic tools. Cognitive overload occurs when the amount of data exceeds the brain’s ability to process it and leads to negative consequences such as errors, burnout, anxiety, and poor productivity. Use of technology aligns with nurse leader competencies for business skills and principles along with utilizing evidence-based data for goal setting and decision-making. An online relational database (ORD) allows multiple users at one time, web-based access, ability to hold a large capacity of data …
The Impact Of Infectious Disease Education On The Knowledge And Confidence Of Assisted Living Staff, Kathryn Joy Smith
The Impact Of Infectious Disease Education On The Knowledge And Confidence Of Assisted Living Staff, Kathryn Joy Smith
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Infectious disease outbreaks, like COVID-19, often catch much of the world by surprise, including health care workers. Health care workers faced deficits in training, resources, and staffing when responding to the pandemic. Staff of assisted living facilities fared even worse, with limited infectious disease education, infection control policies, and access to and training on personal protective equipment. Assisted living staff must have a protocol in place and have sufficient education on infectious diseases so they are prepared to respond and provide quality care to residents, should an outbreak occur. The purpose of this scholarly project was to examine the effects …
Implicit Bias Training In Maternal Health, Joanne Ruggiero
Implicit Bias Training In Maternal Health, Joanne Ruggiero
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The health care system strives to provide equitable and high-quality care to all patients. However, persistent disparities in health care outcomes based on race, ethnicity, and other social determinants of health highlight the need for targeted interventions. This evidence-based practice project explored the impact of implicit bias training on health care providers’ awareness and behavior, with the goal of mitigating disparities of care. The project involved a comprehensive review of the literature on implicit bias, health care disparities, and the effectiveness of training interventions. The training program was designed to raise awareness of implicit bias among health care providers, equip …
Direct And Indirect Effects Of Recreational Marijuana On Physical, Mental, Gestational, And Developmental Health: A Point Of Care Handout, John C. Lowman
Direct And Indirect Effects Of Recreational Marijuana On Physical, Mental, Gestational, And Developmental Health: A Point Of Care Handout, John C. Lowman
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Review of current research on cannabis use indicates a knowledge gap among caregivers and the need for a tool making it easier to share accurate information with patients. A single-page point-of-care handout, similar to that used to advise the public about cigarette smoking, can help fill that gap. Metadata review of 76 articles was used to build a survey completed by 18 emergency room personnel (physicians, nurses, techs, hands-on administrators) before and after a brief presentation of the handout. Data analysis indicates the presentation increased awareness of marijuana use and health effects an average of 35.7%; level of comfort discussing …
Camera Assisted Monitoring Device As A Tool To Reduce Falls In Inpatient Adults: An Integrative Review, Pamela Oriaifo
Camera Assisted Monitoring Device As A Tool To Reduce Falls In Inpatient Adults: An Integrative Review, Pamela Oriaifo
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Background: Adult inpatient falls remain a significant challenge in many hospitals, resulting in poor quality of life and severe financial burden. There have been tremendous efforts to curb the number of falls ranging from environmental modification, clinician education, review of medications, and use of assistive devices. One such assistive device is the use of camera monitoring systems. This systemic review scopes camera/video-assisted fall prevention programs in hospitals. It was hypothesized that camera/video-assisted fall prevention programs would reduce adult inpatient fall and costs significantly. The outcomes of camera or video-assisted fall prevention programs were considered in some hospital settings. Method: The …
The Efficacy Of Statin Therapy In Reducing Cardiovascular Accident Stroke (Cva) Risk Among Type 2 Diabetes Adult Patients Using Patient-Centered Care: An Integrative Review, Bridgett Simone Anckle
The Efficacy Of Statin Therapy In Reducing Cardiovascular Accident Stroke (Cva) Risk Among Type 2 Diabetes Adult Patients Using Patient-Centered Care: An Integrative Review, Bridgett Simone Anckle
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This study was an integrated review that comprehensively analyzed the efficacy of statin therapy in mitigating the risk of cardiovascular accidents (CVA) among individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). The research seeks to explore statin management in preventing CVAs, a significant concern for this patient population. The study conducts a thorough synthesis of twenty-one peer-reviewed articles, critically evaluating the efficacy, safety, adherence factors, and cost-effectiveness of statin therapy for diabetic patients. The study adhered to the Whitmore and Knafl Framework and used the constant comparison approach to systematically categorize and pattern findings, culminating in an integrated understanding of statin …
Detection And Prevention Of Type 2 Diabetes For Women With A History Of Gestational Diabetes: An Integrative Review, Pamela Brinn
Detection And Prevention Of Type 2 Diabetes For Women With A History Of Gestational Diabetes: An Integrative Review, Pamela Brinn
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Gestational diabetes mellitus, among the most frequent complications occurring during pregnancy, affects approximately 8% 10% of pregnant women. These women are at a much higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus later in life. Concerningly, during the transition from obstetrical care to primary care, women with gestational diabetes often miss the required follow-up testing, preventive care, and education on lifestyle changes that could prevent or delay the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus. This integrative review analyzed current evidence on detecting and preventing type 2 diabetes mellitus in women with a history of gestational diabetes. Four essential themes appeared …
Reducing Readmission Rates In Adult Patients (18–25 Years) With Alcohol And Substance Use Disorder Through Implementation Of Care Coordination Strategy: An Integrative Review, Godswill Evouka
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Alcohol and substance use disorders are a major issue in adults ages 18 to 25. According to the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 6.6 million young adults ages 18 to 25 reported that they drank alcohol in the past month, and 2.4 million young adults ages 18 to 25 reported heavy alcohol use in the past. Over 20 million alcohol use cases were reported in the past year in the United States. Further, 21.6% of patients with drug use disorders were readmitted to hospitals within 30 days of discharge. Adults ages 18 to 25 years who are …
Implementation Of Nutritional Screening In Adults (Ages 19-65) With Major Depressive Disorder: An Integrative Review, Laurie S. Stephens
Implementation Of Nutritional Screening In Adults (Ages 19-65) With Major Depressive Disorder: An Integrative Review, Laurie S. Stephens
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The World Health Organization estimates the total percentage of depression at 3.8% and projects it to be the leading cause of global disability by 2030 (WHO, 2023). The economic burden for adults with major depressive disorder in the United States is estimated at a staggering annual cost of 236 billion dollars (Greenberg et al., 2018). Nutritional psychiatry is a growing subspecialty focused upon how diet can improve mental health outcomes. The evidence shows a correlation between diet and depression, influencing questions on how this translates to current dietary recommendations and treatment. An integrative review of current literature was performed to …
Determining The Effectiveness Of Gender-Based Integrated Care For Women Veterans: An Integrative Review, Karina Karin Espinoza-Palmer
Determining The Effectiveness Of Gender-Based Integrated Care For Women Veterans: An Integrative Review, Karina Karin Espinoza-Palmer
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
As the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) improves their services to keep up with the needs of the rapidly-rising population of minority veterans, the aspects of gender-sensitive care must be tailored to the needs of women veterans. The purpose of this integrative review was to discover and critique evidence-based research studies of women veterans to determine the state of gender-sensitive care for improving access and coordination care, specifically to enhance mental health approaches needed at VA settings. The women veterans minority population is the fastest growing group of patients in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Women veterans are less likely …
Improving Stemi Transfer Times, Beth Anne Geiger
Improving Stemi Transfer Times, Beth Anne Geiger
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Early identification and treatment for the patient experiencing an ST elevation myocardial infarction is imperative. The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology have provided national guidelines to standardize the expectation of care for these patients. When organizations are not equipped to perform a percutaneous coronary intervention, the patient requires transfer. Delay in patient transfer leads to increased morbidity and mortality and poor patient outcomes. For this reason, it is essential that non-PCI capable hospitals have a standard protocol that is followed to expedite treatment and transfer of the patient to a higher level of care. This project …
Implementing An Evidence-Based Toolkit To Impact Falls On A Medical-Surgical Unit, Janice E. Marlett
Implementing An Evidence-Based Toolkit To Impact Falls On A Medical-Surgical Unit, Janice E. Marlett
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Falls are common events occurring across the country in health care facilities. As a result, patients may experience chronic pain, functional decline, fear, or disability as a result. Meanwhile, health care organizations face increased cost of care and prolonged patient length of stay. A multifaceted prevention plan offers great potential for organizations to impact fall rates. When used as part of a multifocal approach to care, toolkits can be effective in facilitating evidence use in practice and impacting outcomes. The purpose of this project was to evaluate if the implementation of a falls prevention toolkit impacted the rate of falls …
Understanding First-Year Rn Turnover And Retention Strategies: An Integrative Review, Kelly Rose Swirple
Understanding First-Year Rn Turnover And Retention Strategies: An Integrative Review, Kelly Rose Swirple
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this integrative review was to identify themes within the literature related to the first-year turnover of new graduate nurses within the hospital setting and what nursing leaders can do or have done to increase retention. This review was not intended to evaluate specific interventions implemented in response to turnover, such as nurse residencies, transition to practice, and mentorship programs. This review’s overall purpose was to better understand why new nurses leave their jobs within the first 12 to 24 months, the best practices to reduce first-year turnover, and how nursing leaders best support new graduates. According to …
Comparison Of Post Discharge Telephone Call Methods And Their Impact On Patient Outcomes And Satisfaction: An Integrative Review, Amanda Thacker Mikolay
Comparison Of Post Discharge Telephone Call Methods And Their Impact On Patient Outcomes And Satisfaction: An Integrative Review, Amanda Thacker Mikolay
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Discharge planning and education may directly influence patient outcomes, including patient satisfaction and readmission rates. Discharge techniques and follow-up practices vary across departments and facilities. Follow-up telephone calls after patient discharge are commonly utilized; however, delivery techniques differ across health care areas. The purpose of this integrative review is to explore the various techniques of initiating postdischarge follow-up phone calls and their impact on patient outcomes and satisfaction. For this review, the conceptual definition of a telephone follow-up call is a particular method of contacting a patient after discharge. Methods examined in this review were calls by a registered nurse/advanced …
Hypothermia In The Operating Room Promoting Normothermia In The Hysterectomy Population, Adina Indries
Hypothermia In The Operating Room Promoting Normothermia In The Hysterectomy Population, Adina Indries
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists are Advanced Practice Providers that provide safe, evidence-based practice to their surgical patients. They not only monitor the vital signs throughout surgery but also strive to improve care and outcome by implementing different measures to keep the patient safe and promote a positive outcome during a stressful time for the surgical patient. To improve outcomes, it has been identified that hypothermia is a common occurrence in the surgical patient, especially in the GYN surgical population at this level one trauma center. Hypothermia is defined as the body’s core temperature less than 36 degrees Celsius. With hypothermia …
Discrimination Against Hispanic And African American Women And Interventions To Improve Patient Outcome: An Integrative Review, Sandi Daneri Cruz Rivera
Discrimination Against Hispanic And African American Women And Interventions To Improve Patient Outcome: An Integrative Review, Sandi Daneri Cruz Rivera
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Racial discrimination in health care has been a heavy topic of discussion on social media. Discrimination against women of color such as those of African American and Hispanic descent has been found to have negative health effects. The aim of this project was to identify how racial discrimination influenced African-American and Hispanic women’s health and current interventions that have been implemented to help address these issues. The findings showed that women who experienced discrimination not only in health care but in everyday life did experience negative health outcomes including cardiovascular disparities, obesity, increasing inflammatory markers, and mental health disparities. Implementations …
Investigating Nurses Lived Experiences Toward Family Presence During Resuscitation To Enhance The Future Of Nursing Curriculum, Laurie Stone
Investigating Nurses Lived Experiences Toward Family Presence During Resuscitation To Enhance The Future Of Nursing Curriculum, Laurie Stone
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Death is inevitable, but dying alone can be an agonizing prospect for patients and their families. Family presence during resuscitation (FPDR) is a controversial but evidence-based concept that helps relieve some of the fear and anxiety for the family. Sadly, loved ones are often not allowed to be with the patient during resuscitation. FPDR importance is typically taught within the healthcare setting but still lacks implementation. By starting education while healthcare students are in a higher learning setting, this concept has a higher probability of success. To fill the gap concerning FPDR, this researcher interviewed nurses who have witnessed FPDR. …
Impact Of Fall Education To Nursing Staff On Oncology Patient Fall Rates, Danni Nina Sloane
Impact Of Fall Education To Nursing Staff On Oncology Patient Fall Rates, Danni Nina Sloane
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Falls and fall-related injuries impact patients' health outcomes and are the most commonly reported adverse event in hospitals for patients over 65 years of age. This scholarly project was conducted to evaluate the effect of evidence-based education to the Registered Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistance in the medical and surgical oncology inpatient on reducing the number of patients falling. Retrospective reviews of patient fall rates, were conducted two months before the fall educational sessions, and prospective reviews were conducted after implementing fall education. Patient falls also affect reimbursement rates and, on average, increase a patient’s length of stay by about …
Treatment Of Rib Fractures Of The Elderly Patients In The Acute Care Setting: An Integrative Review, Adella Jo Boeding
Treatment Of Rib Fractures Of The Elderly Patients In The Acute Care Setting: An Integrative Review, Adella Jo Boeding
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This integrative review aimed to identify best practices associated with treatment for multiple rib fractures. The clinical question is, “In patients 60 and older with multiple rib fractures, are conservative treatments more effective in reducing comorbidities and mortality than surgical treatments?” This Integrative Review was conducted using Whitemore and Kanfl’ as a framework. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines were also used to conduct this review. Steps included problem identification, literature search with inclusion and exclusion criteria, data evaluation, data analysis through reduction and extraction, and presentation. This integrative review established that people over 65 experience …
Complementary And Integrative Therapies Available For Treating Veterans With Ptsd: An Integrative Review, Kelly Ann Greene
Complementary And Integrative Therapies Available For Treating Veterans With Ptsd: An Integrative Review, Kelly Ann Greene
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
PTSD is described as the resulting from exposure to threatened or real injury, death, or sexual violence. Its symptoms have four different clusters: avoidance, re-experiencing, hyperarousal, and negative alterations in mood. PTSD is a widespread diagnosis among U.S. military veterans. This is a way of daily life for many veterans, and not all therapy is successful. The Veterans Health Administration (VA) recognizes that conventional therapy is not always appropriate for each veteran with PTSD. The VA has developed the Whole Health approach, which represents a move toward more person-driven health care, which the VA characterizes as proactive, patient driven, and …
The Lived Experiences Of Nursing Students Spiritual Well-Being During The Covid-19 Pandemic: A Phenomenological Research Study, Pamela Williams-Jones
The Lived Experiences Of Nursing Students Spiritual Well-Being During The Covid-19 Pandemic: A Phenomenological Research Study, Pamela Williams-Jones
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this hermeneutic phenomenological study was to examine the concept of the spiritual well-being of senior-level nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic. This research was reinforced by Parse's (1992) human becoming theory which contains the construct of spirituality. Student nurses are “knowing beings" with a sense of purpose, constantly propelling themselves toward possibilities and freely choosing personal meaning in situations in an intersubjective process of relating value priorities. This study will also be reinforced by the conceptual framework of the spiritual framework of coping by Gall et al. (2005). This framework was used to guide the nursing students' …
Evaluating The Need For Return-To-Learn Concussion Protocols In High School Student-Athletes: An Integrative Review, William David Midgette
Evaluating The Need For Return-To-Learn Concussion Protocols In High School Student-Athletes: An Integrative Review, William David Midgette
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Over a million high school students are estimated to sustain at least one sports-related concussion annually. Unfortunately, over a third of these student-athletes suffer from post-concussion syndrome, which leads to the question of whether student-athletes are allowed proper time to heal after a concussion or if more can be done to optimize concussion recovery. Proper and optimal recovery post-concussion encompasses both physical and cognitive rest. While concussion management has traditionally focused on the physical aspects of recovery, emphasis has shifted to the cognitive impacts of concussions. There is literature to support that cognitive rest is vitally important, if not equally …
High Fructose Corn Syrup And Sugar Substitutes: Hemoglobin A1c Implications In Diabetes?, Rachelle S. Glover
High Fructose Corn Syrup And Sugar Substitutes: Hemoglobin A1c Implications In Diabetes?, Rachelle S. Glover
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Diabetes mellitus type 2 (DMt2) is an increasing health concern of epidemic proportion in the United States. High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and artificial sweeteners (AS) have been implicated as contributory factors to DMt2. This project seeks to demonstrate elimination of daily consumption of HFCS and AS in DMt2 patients can contribute to lower hemoglobin A1C (HgbA1C) levels by comparing two groups of patients receiving two differing diabetes education programs. A reduction of HgbA1C levels by 0.2-0.5% is expected in DMt2 patients instructed to eliminate HFCS and AS, and no change is expected in HgbA1C levels in DMt2 patients receiving …
How Geriatric Courses Affect Bachelor Of Science In Nursing Students’ Attitudes And Intentions To Work With Older Adults: A Mixed Methods Study, Nina C. Hoskins
How Geriatric Courses Affect Bachelor Of Science In Nursing Students’ Attitudes And Intentions To Work With Older Adults: A Mixed Methods Study, Nina C. Hoskins
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this explanatory sequential mixed methods study was to determine if and how the completion of a didactic geriatric course influenced nursing students’ attitudes toward older people, and nursing students’ intentions to work with older adults among bachelor’s degree nursing programs in the Midwest region of the United States of America. An explanatory sequential design allowed the researcher to utilize qualitative data to explain the quantitative results, especially surprising or contradictory findings. To collect data from a convenience sample of 17 nursing students, the researcher used two psychometrically validated self-report instruments (Kogan's Attitudes towards Older People Scale and …