Evaluating The Impact Of Early Mobilization Education On Nurse Confidence And Length Of Stay In An Intensive Care Unit, Kimberly Melendez, Crystal Solis, Karis Pickett, Lillie Chung

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

No abstract provided.

3 Wishes Project, Amber Norman

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

No abstract provided.

Hypertensive Disorders Of Pregnancy: Clinical Features And Characteristics Associated With Postpartum Readmissions, Nicole Evaro

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

No abstract provided.

Culture Clean-Up: Journey To Reduce Blood Culture Contamination Rates Among Emergency Department Nurses, Stefanie Lai, Michelle Elia, Marelin Acicon, Rey Paolo

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

No abstract provided.

Cesarean Births Among Non-Us Born Hispanic Women: A Qualitative Study, Christopher Arzadon, Cecilia Bustamante-Pixa, Wally Mijangos, Linda Presson

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

No abstract provided.

Professional Governance (Pg) And Intent To Stay (Its) Among Acute Care Registered Nurses, Angela Shemwell, Tiffanie Rampley, Melissa Robinson

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

No abstract provided.

Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injury Prevention Bundle In Icu, Ana Bantug

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

No abstract provided.

Participation In Ethics Consultation And Moral Resilience In Icu Nursing: Findings From An Exploratory Secondary Analysis, Sarah Sumner

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

No abstract provided.

Nurses' Perceptions Of The Impact Of Simulation On Knowledge And Confidence With Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell Infusion, Rachael Crickman, Shannon Williams, Heather Bissmeyer

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

No abstract provided.

Implementation Of Restful Environment Management (Rem) To Improve Patient Sleep Quality And Restful Hospital Environment Experience, Erica Gallenberger, Joanne Javier, Teresa Lipski

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

No abstract provided.

Acls Escape Room: A Gamified Learning Experience, Elizabeth Senecal

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

No abstract provided.

Bee Heard: Buzzing For Better Patient Experience Through Structured Nurse Communication Using Aidet, Jerome Codilla, Juan Guerrero, Sohl Chapman, Nkiru Chukwudi

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

No abstract provided.

Establishing Bedside Report In The Emergency Care Center, Alexandra Rowen

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

No abstract provided.

The Lived Experiences Of Registered Nurses In The Icu In Utilizing A Novel Prophylactic Clear Sacral Gel Dressing, Jason Miranda, Rofelina Madlambayan, Paolo Roca

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

No abstract provided.

Triaging Dizziness: An Adapted Tool To Capture Posterior Circulation Stroke, Shayna Brewer, Benedict Pereira, Aaron Acquisto, Shalina Steccato

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

No abstract provided.

Impact Of Specialized Nurse Crosstraining On Cath Lab Door To Balloon Metric, Jo Zarnegar

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

No abstract provided.

Program Evaluation: The Chronic Suicide Pathway (Csp), Brittney Stoll, Julia Victoria B Salve

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

No abstract provided.

Implementing Signage To Identify And Prevent Workplace Violence In The Hospital Setting, Katie Whitehead, Rosa Hernandez, Jamie Margain, Lisa Balesteri

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

No abstract provided.

Using Pre-Operative Education To Improve Oncology Patient Outcomes, Michelle Clevenger, Michelle Tabar, Sarah Hunt, Charm Silveo

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

No abstract provided.

Reducing Hospital-Acquired Infections: Implementing Dual Registered Nurse Verification For Foley Catheter And Central Line Indications, Carmyle Seville, Jaiden Tanaleon

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

No abstract provided.

Improving Evidence-Based Nursing Culture And Competency: A Council-Driven Approach, Karis Pickett

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

No abstract provided.

Enhancing Staff Knowledge And Confidence In Depression Screening Using The Patient Health Questionnaire-9, Melkamzer Chari

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Depression is a serious public health concern affecting over 280 million people globally and leading to significant morbidity and mortality if left undetected and untreated. At the local organization, leadership identified inconsistent depression screening as a practice problem among nursing staff. Thus, the purpose of this doctor in nursing practice (DNP) project was to determine if an educational intervention focused on depression, the importance of depression screening, and the use of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) increased knowledge and confidence among nursing staff working in a local organization. Fifteen participants volunteered to participate in the project. The average age was …

Staff Education To Improve Nurse Confidence In Managing Co-Occurring Conditions, Gloria Johnston

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) staff education project addressed a lack of confidence and training for nursing staff who care for patients with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. The practice problem identified at the local project site was the inconsistent care of this patient population. Addressing this gap was essential because inadequate training can reduce care quality among patients with co-occurring conditions. The practice-focused question for this project was: In nursing staff caring for patients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, how does an evidence-based staff education program on integrated treatment approaches compare to standard …

Staff Education To Optimize Pain Management In Home Health Care, Marie Natacha Francis

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This DNP project is a nurse-led quality improvement initiative that responds to the age-old issue of ineffective pain management in the home healthcare setting. The issue is the absence of standardization in staff education regarding pain assessment and intervention, leading to unfavorable patient outcomes and a reduced quality of life. The purpose of the project is to assess the efficacy of educational interventions delivered by nurses to enhance staff knowledge, confidence, and consistency in the management of pain procedures. The project question is: How effective are nurse-led educational interventions in improving staff knowledge and practices in pain assessment and management, …

Staff Education To Improve Nurses’ De-Escalation Skills In Substance Abuse Treatment Settings, Joy Atufunwa

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Nearly 50% of patients in substance abuse treatment settings exhibit aggressive behaviors, placing staff and other patients at risk. In the absence of structured de-escalation training, clinicians frequently rely on physical restraints or pharmacologic interventions, which contribute to staff burnout, injury, and ethical concerns. The project implemented an evidence-based staff education program to improve nurses’ knowledge, confidence, and competence in managing aggression using nonviolent de-escalation strategies. The project question guiding this initiative was: Can education improve nurses’ de-escalation skills in a substance abuse treatment setting? Using an evidence-based practice (EBP) approach and the PICO framework, the project evaluated the impact …

Enhancing Staff Education On Antidepressant Side Effects For Adolescents At Discharge, Mingdi Gao

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) evidence-based staff education project aimed to improve the quality and consistency of discharge medication education for adolescents prescribed antidepressants. Adolescents are at increased risk for antidepressant-related adverse effects, including suicidal ideation, particularly during the early stages of treatment. The identified practice problem was the lack of consistent, developmentally appropriate, and culturally sensitive discharge teaching for adolescents and their families. This gap in practice contributes to poor adherence, preventable readmissions, and diminished safety outcomes. The project was guided by the PICO question: For adolescents discharged from inpatient or outpatient behavioral health care, how does a …

A Survey-Based Exploratory Study Of Factors Influencing Women's Intentions To Utilise Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis In The Eastern Cape Province, South Africa: Sociodemographic Characteristics, Hiv Risk Behaviours And Transactional Sex, Rosemary Kalenga, Gary Sharp, Anne M. Teitelman, Monde Makiwane, Larry D. Icard, John B. Jemmott

College of Nursing Faculty Papers & Presentations

BACKGROUND: South Africa has the third-highest adult prevalence rate globally, with women comprising 64% of cases. Despite the accessibility of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), its adoption among women, particularly young women, remains alarmingly low.

OBJECTIVES: The objective of this initial investigation is to explore factors influencing the intentions of South African women to use PrEP, focusing on sociodemographic factors, HIV sexual risk behaviours and involvement in transactional sex.

DESIGN: The research utilised an exploratory design employing surveys.

METHODS: Surveys were conducted in 2015 with 64 women aged 19-49 residing in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. The data were analysed …

Factors Associated With Immediate Postnatal Care In Lao People’S Democratic Republic: An Analysis Of The 2017 Lao People’S Democratic Republic Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey, Tressa Quayle, Jinyoung Kim, Jennifer Pharr, Rebecca Benfield

Nursing Faculty Research

Background: The World Health Organization recognizes that approximately half of all maternal deaths occur in the immediate postnatal period or 24 h after birth. Forty-seven percent of Lao women aged 15–49 who delivered a baby in the last two years received a postnatal health check in the frst two days after delivery. After leaving the presence of a provider, 98.5% of these women never received another postnatal check. The maternal mortality ratio (MMR) in Lao PDR was 126 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2020. Immediate postnatal care (PNC) is a crucial step to improving maternal mortality. The aim of …

The Impact Of Foot Care Education Within The Unhoused Female Population: A Community-Based Nursing Intervention, Bertha Karina Coronel Barragan, Jessica Sandoval, Afia Margaret Darko, Alexandra Elizabeth Lucero, Gloria Yeyoung Kim, Anyanka T. Ziegler

Nursing Leadership in Community Engagement Projects

The Impact of Foot Care Education Within the Unhoused Female Population: A Community-based Nursing Intervention

The unhoused population is a vulnerable community that faces many obstacles in accessing healthcare (Benadda et al., 2025). Many of these individuals face stigmas related to their economic and housing conditions. It is important for nurses to be able to identify risk factors that may increase the prevalence of health-related problems, including using public health models to implement disease prevention. When discussing this population, one crucial preventative measure includes foot care, which aids in the deterrence of infections and promotes overall health (Coates et al., …

Trust Before Treatment: Educating Nurses On Trauma-Informed Care For Sex Trade Survivors, Matthew George Ditchik, Monserrat Castaneda, Daniela Tirado Osorio, Emily Haynes, Dani Salazar Tuparan, Joie Ikuzwe Mburu

Nursing Leadership in Community Engagement Projects

Trust Before Treatment: Educating Nurses on Trauma-Informed Care for Sex Trade Survivors

Survivors of the sex trade often seek healthcare during some of the most vulnerable times in their lives, yet many report experiences of judgment, dismissal, or re-traumatization within clinical settings. Trauma-informed care is an approach that recognizes the lasting impact trauma can have on a person’s physical and emotional well-being and calls healthcare professionals to adjust their practices to promote safety, trust, autonomy, and empowerment. Research shows that implementing trauma-informed care improves patient well-being, enhances staff collaboration, and reduces the risk of further harm (Huo et al., 2023). …