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Enhancing Hypertension Management: Ambulatory Nurse-Led Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Initiative, Kristen Hanks

MSN Student Capstones

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New Graduate Nurse Retention: Stay Interviews, Amanda Hill

MSN Student Capstones

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Implementation Of A Standardized Diabetic Guide For Rn Outpatient Care Managers, Ceateetra Goard

MSN Student Capstones

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Improving Employee Satisfaction Through The Implementation Of Unit Based Council, Colleen A. Claffey

MSN Student Capstones

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Improving Oral Chemotherapy Adherence, Jessica Bynum

MSN Student Capstones

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Quality Improvement Project: Impact Of An Onboarding Program On Novice Nursing Clinical Adjunct Faculty Self-Efficacy, Tonie Metheny

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Many nursing colleges rely on adjunct faculty to deliver the clinical curriculum (i.e., skills lab, clinical instruction, simulation, etc). Without a structured approach to orienting novice adjunct clinical nursing faculty to their roles and responsibilities, educational outcomes may be negatively impacted. Nursing literature documents the impact of a structured orientation program on novice self-efficacy. The purpose of this quality improvement project is to evaluate the impact of an orientation program on novice nursing adjunct clinical faculty self-efficacy with the Academic Clinical Nurse Educator (ACNE) core competencies. Self-efficacy was assessed using the Academic Clinical Nurse Educator Skills Acquisition Tool (ACNESAT). The …

Cv: Donna Martin (Nursing), Donna Martin

Nursing Department Faculty Curricula Vitae

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Collaborative Cost Reduction: Leveraging Interdepartmental Partnerships, Jennifer Demarco, Kiersten Walzer

Nursing Research and EBP Day 2025

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Implementing Evidence-Based Strategies For Falls Prevention, Gregory Njong

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Older adults are particularly susceptible to post-fall injuries and loss of independence. This project was implemented to decrease the number of resident falls within a long-term care setting by enhancing the knowledge and daily routine of direct-care personnel. Falls remain one of the most frequent and severe safety concerns. Although policies on fall prevention are in place, workers often inconsistently incorporate risk evaluation and fail to identify all the causes of a fall. The purpose of this project was to determine whether a structured educational program could raise the level of knowledge about fall-prevention and provide safer care practices. The …

Staff Education To Acute Care Nursing Staff On Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation, Melissa Marie Emeott

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

For this Doctor of Nursing Practice project in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), the focus was on enhancing education for acute care nurses about the benefits of inpatient rehabilitation for appropriate patients. The practice problem was the underutilization of inpatient rehabilitation despite its proven benefits in improving patient outcomes and reducing readmissions. With this project, I aimed to educate nurses on identifying suitable candidates for inpatient rehabilitation, thereby improving patient care transitions and outcomes. The practice-focused question revolved around assessing the effectiveness of educational interventions in increasing nurse knowledge and referral rates to inpatient rehab. Analytical strategies included pre- and …

A Boost Of Confidence: Improving Perinatal Bereavement Care, Kimberly Winn

Student Scholarly Projects

Practice Problem: Perinatal loss can have a profoundly distressing impact on families. Nurses play a crucial role in supporting care during this challenging period and must be confident in perinatal bereavement care.

PICOT: The PICOT question that guided this Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Scholarly Project was, in inpatient hospital Maternal Child Health (MCH) nursing staff (P), does implementing a standardized perinatal bereavement care checklist (I), compared to current practice (C), improve nurse confidence in perinatal bereavement care as evidenced by the Perinatal Bereavement Care Confidence Scale (PBCCS) (O) in eight weeks (T)?

Evidence: Ten evidence-based articles were included in …

Staff Education Program To Improve Nurses' Knowledge Of Diabetes Self-Management Education (Dsme) Toward Reducing Readmissions, Vivian Adaora Okechukwu

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This project was a staff education program to enhance nurses' knowledge and skills in Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) in reducing hospital readmission. Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder that occurs as a direct result of the body's inability to produce enough insulin or the inability to utilize insulin in the bloodstream effectively, consequently accounting for life-threatening health complications. At the local organization, where diabetes is the third leading cause of hospitalization, evidence shows that it critically affects about 25% of the patient population. Also, some care providers at the organization do not have the distinctive competencies to give DSME …

Staff Education Project To Improve Management Of Depression, Maryjane Henshaw

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

I designed this Doctor of Nursing Practice staff education project to enhance the ability of primary care nurses at a mental health outpatient clinic to manage depression in patients who are non-compliant with treatment. Currently, nurses lack structured training in recognizing and addressing depression, which contributes to inconsistent care, increased relapse and readmission rates, lower patient satisfaction, and greater healthcare utilization. This project aimed to provide evidence-based education to close a critical gap in practice that affects care quality, continuity, nurse confidence, and patient outcomes. The guiding practice-focused question was: In primary care nurses at a mental health outpatient clinic, …

Executive Summary: Multi-Departmental Resilience And Stress Reduction Program, Joy Adeyemi

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Background: Primary care nursing faces an escalating burnout crisis threatening patient safety and organizational sustainability. Internal data reveals 68% of primary care nurses report high emotional exhaustion scores on the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), significantly exceeding the national average of 45%. Annual voluntary turnover of 28% results in direct replacement costs exceeding $750,000, with associated increases in absenteeism (15% higher) and overtime costs (22% higher) compared to regional benchmarks. Purpose: This quality improvement project implemented a comprehensive multi-departmental resilience and stress reduction program to reduce nurse burnout, improve retention, and enhance patient safety outcomes in a primary care setting serving …

Development Of A Clinical Practice Guideline For Diabetic Ketoacidosis (Dka) Management In The Intensive Care Unit, Kushom Gurung Leftwich

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project addressed a critical gap in care at a 24-bed, combined, intensive care unit (ICU): The absence of a standardized, evidence-based clinical practice guideline (CPG) for managing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). DKA is a life-threatening emergency requiring timely, coordinated, and evidence-driven management. Despite its prevalence, the project site ICU lacked formal guidelines, resulting in fragmented care delivery and inconsistent treatment practices. Project site leadership expressed concerns that the absence of a unified protocol contributed to increased workload for nurses and physicians with frequent interruptions for order verification and delays that compromised patient safety and care …

Music Therapy To Prevent Delirium, Melissa Combs, Heather Lewis, Dena Chapman, Adria Brown, Julia Hatfalvi, Kylee Dunton, Sarah Tuttle, Casey Glassford, Kalie Mitchell, Isabella Middei, Jennifer Hinton, Allyson Dressing

Nursing Research and EBP Day 2025

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Healthy Workplace Initiative, Melissa Combs, Heather Lewis, Dena Chapman, Kelly Baker, Hanna Erdle, Briana Chauncey, Brittani Bove, Isabella Middei, Kalie Mitchell

Nursing Research and EBP Day 2025

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Following The Script? Barriers And Facilitators To Nursing Adhering To Provider Orders For Pain Medication, Jarrod A. Atkinson, Angela Cavallaro

Nursing Research and EBP Day 2025

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Battle Of The Bladders: Internal Vs External Catheters, Karina Rotoli, Sam Mckellar, Melissa Tatarka, Ben Gehl, Joe Santillo, Tina Holley

Nursing Research and EBP Day 2025

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Effectiveness Of Motivational Interviewing In Improving Medication Adherence In Patients With Severe Mental Illness, Jill Hudson

Nursing Research and EBP Day 2025

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Improving Emergency Care Through Standardized Post Event Debriefing, Kiersten Ash, Madison Boyce, Katie Dolan, Jessica Mccann, Jessica Morones, Katherine Yaworsky

Nursing Research and EBP Day 2025

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Bedside Report: The Way To Go?, Taylor Augello, Jenelle Lapiana, Marsha Murphy, Jackie Nocita, Emma Raines, Olivia Spark, Katrina Uy

Nursing Research and EBP Day 2025

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The Impact Of Structured Education On Medication Adherence/Education In Hypertensive Patients In Emergency Medicine, Marie Alexander, Leah Calcango, Charlessa Christiano, Frank Fullone

Nursing Research and EBP Day 2025

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Just Culture In The Operating Room, Jaidin Degraw, Brooke Gisel

Nursing Research and EBP Day 2025

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Development Of An Ambulatory Care Complex Patient Management Process, Rebecca Dellafave, Elizabeth Carreira

Nursing Research and EBP Day 2025

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Improving Staff Knowledge And Competency In Saint Louis University Mental Status Dementia Screening, Arteece Noel Crum

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Summary Early recognition of cognitive decline is vital to improving outcomes and maintaining patient safety across healthcare settings. The Saint Louis University Mental Status (SLUMS) screening tool assists nurses in detecting early cognitive changes; however, inconsistent administration and interpretation of the screening tool can reduce its effectiveness. A gap in staff knowledge regarding scoring, education-level adjustments, and documentation accuracy was identified at the practice site. To address this gap in practice, I developed and implemented a staff education program focusing on SLUMS administration and evidence-based clinical response to abnormal scores. The practice-focused question guiding this Doctor of Nursing Practice project …

Comparison Of Two Clinical Education Models On Confidence, Resilience, Organizational Commitment, And Stress And Burnout Of New Graduate Registered Nurses, Lenore Reilly

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The transition to independent clinical practice is a stressful experience that may lead many new graduate RNs (NGRNs) to leave their first role within a year. Effective clinical education can help prepare NGRNs for the dynamic environment of the acute care setting. The purposes of this study, guided by Meleis’s transitions theory, were to determine if there was (a) a difference in confidence in NGRNs who experienced a dedicated education unit (DEU) and NGRNs who experienced a traditional clinical education model (TCEM), (b) a difference in resilience in NGRNs who experienced a DEU and NGRNs who experienced a TCEM, (c) …

Enhancing Ptsd Diagnostic Accuracy Among Immigrant Patients Through Staff Education On The Harvard Trauma Questionnaire, Elijah Machogu Mabururu

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This doctor of nursing practice (DNP) project is a staff education initiative addressing the underdiagnoses of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among immigrant patients. The project was developed in response to inconsistent screening practices, lack of standardized tools, and limited provider confidence in assessing PTSD in culturally diverse populations. The purpose is to equip clinical staff with the knowledge and skills to apply the HTQ appropriately and consistently, thereby improving diagnostic accuracy and supporting equitable access to mental healthcare. The practice-focused question guiding this project was: Can an educational intervention using the HTQ improve staff’s ability to identify PTSD symptoms among …

Bridging The Knowledge Gap Of Nursing Staff Understanding Patient Medication Discharge Instructions, Tracy L. Outlaw

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The project, a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) staff education project, addresses a gap in nursing practice by focusing on the need for comprehensive knowledge and effective communication skills among nursing staff regarding antidepressant discharge instructions. The practice-focused question is as follows: How does a structured educational program on antidepressant pharmacology and communication strategies impact staff knowledge and satisfaction compared to standard discharge practices? The primary purpose of the project is to improve nursing staff knowledge and communication through a systematic, phased approach that aligns with project management principles through the lens of project management theory, thereby increasing and sustaining …

Impact Of Staff Education On Cultural Competency Knowledge And Skills, Okechukwu Cyril Akunwafor

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Summary The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project involved implementing a cultural competency staff education program at an outpatient mental health clinic. The identified practice problem was poor cultural competence practices knowledge among staff, resulting in poor patient engagement and a low patient satisfaction rate. Improving cultural competency in nursing practice was necessary to facilitate therapeutic trust, increase patient treatment adherence, and enhance staff compliance with Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS). The practice-focused question guiding the DNP project was: Does implementing staff education impact their knowledge of cultural competence and confidence in adhering to CLAS? Data were collected through …