University of New Hampshire, Durham
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Western Kentucky University
University of Texas at Tyler
University of Missouri-St. Louis
Brigham Young University - Provo
Seton Hall University
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder And Teachers,
2023
Murray State University
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder And Teachers, Samantha Ann Tierney, Samantha Ann Tierney
Honors College Theses
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common disorder, estimated to affect 5% of all children and adolescents. The current rate of diagnosis is steadily increasing. This increase in the number of students with ADHD affects educators, who have a large role in the success of students with ADHD. Despite this, many teachers are not prepared to deal with the extra challenges that come with teaching students with ADHD. Teachers may not be properly taught how to deal with children who have ADHD in their classrooms or the role they have in these children’s lives. The purpose of this study is to …
A Study On The Correlation Between The Study Habits Of Nursing Students And Perceived Exam Anxiety,
2023
Georgia Southern University
A Study On The Correlation Between The Study Habits Of Nursing Students And Perceived Exam Anxiety, Rebecca A. Bracken
Honors College Theses
Anxiety is a concept very familiar to many university students. This especially applies to students who have decided to major in nursing. With the knowledge and experiences that accompany attending nursing school, come a series of rigorous, high-stakes exams. Nationwide, many students share a common struggle to be successful on these exams, which often leads to a sense of anxiety that becomes associated with one's experience during testing, known as test anxiety. A study across multiple baccalaureate nursing school cohorts was completed to determine a correlation between the various methods used by nursing students to prepare for an exam and …
Nursing Student Experiences During A Clinical Re-Assignment To Long Term Care In The Omicron Wave Of The Pandemic,
2023
Dalhousie University
Nursing Student Experiences During A Clinical Re-Assignment To Long Term Care In The Omicron Wave Of The Pandemic, Lisa J. Doucet, Paula D'Eon
Quality Advancement in Nursing Education - Avancées en formation infirmière
Background: The peak of the Omicron wave of COVID-19 created a sudden and unanticipated shortage of healthcare workers, particularly in long term care (LTC) triggering the provincial government’s call for aid. This culminated into a collaboration between universities and government to engage undergraduate nursing students to assist by re-assigning their clinical placements. This required a shift in location to LTC from acute care, and time frame, from end of semester to mid-semester.
Purpose: The purpose of this descriptive qualitative study was to explore nursing students’ experiences at one university who participated in a clinical reassignment during the peak …
Never-Ending Parenting: Challenges Experienced By Caregivers Of Adults With Severe Autism,
2023
The Graduate Center, City University of New York
Never-Ending Parenting: Challenges Experienced By Caregivers Of Adults With Severe Autism, Andrea Palerino
Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects
Despite the large number of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who are annually aging out of the school-based systems in the United States, much of the academic literature has been focused on the concerns and challenges of preschool or school-aged children with ASD. As a result, there lacks a clear understanding of how primary caregivers of adult children with severe autism spectrum disorder (SASD) utilize various forms of capital to navigate care.
This qualitative descriptive study explored some of the challenges experienced by primary caregivers of adult children with SASD. Convenience sampling was used to conduct semi-structured interviews with …
Commencement Program 2023,
2023
Loma Linda University
Commencement Program 2023, Loma Linda University
Commencement Programs
CONTENTS
1 | Message from the President
3 | 2023 Events of Commencement
5 | The Academic Procession
6 | Institutional Administration
7 | Board of Trustees
8 | Significance of Academic Regalia
9 | University History Highlights
11 | Criteria for Institutional Awards
13 | Loma Linda University Health and Loma Linda University Honorees
25 | The Program, The School Honorees, and The Speakers
- School of Medicine, 26
- School of Pharmacy, 52
- School of Dentistry, 69
- School of Public Health, 93
- San Manuel Gateway College, 108
- School of Allied Health Professions—Allied Health Studies, Cardiopulmonary Sciences, Clinical Laboratory Science, Communication …
Self Management Programs And Its Effects On Blood Pressure,
2023
Roseman University of Health Sciences
Self Management Programs And Its Effects On Blood Pressure, Thao Vo
Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner
No abstract provided.
Improving Nursing Student Retention: Early Identification Of Determinants Causing Attrition In Nursing Academic Programs,
2023
University of San Diego
Improving Nursing Student Retention: Early Identification Of Determinants Causing Attrition In Nursing Academic Programs, Tennille Gifford
Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Manuscripts
Introduction: Student success in higher education is a vital focus for the health of a community and the improvement of an individual’s life. It is equally detrimental if a student leaves an educational program without a degree. The purpose of this project was to improve the early identification of students at risk of attrition in a nursing program by using an electronic dashboard interfaced with a self-reporting student survey to identify determinants that are statistically significant factors for student attrition. Background: The current accreditation benchmark for nursing program completion is 70% for Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees. Concordia St. …
Implementation Of The Diet Readiness Test To Assess Self-Efficacy And Education Effectiveness In Overweight Women,
2023
University of San Diego
Implementation Of The Diet Readiness Test To Assess Self-Efficacy And Education Effectiveness In Overweight Women, Tatjana Ilich
Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Manuscripts
Purpose: The purpose of this evidence-based Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project was to assess perceived self-efficacy in overweight women who are participating in a weight loss program and the effectiveness of education being provided using the Diet Readiness Test (DRT).
Background: Obesity is a rapidly growing public health problem affecting an increasing number of countries worldwide because of its prevalence, costs, and health effects. Among women between the ages of 40 and 60, more than 80% report that they are either trying to lose weight or trying to maintain weight. The overall prevalence of obesity was similar among men …
Nursing Education In Complementary Alternative Modalities: A Case Study,
2023
University of San Diego
Nursing Education In Complementary Alternative Modalities: A Case Study, Deborah Bird
Dissertations
Purpose: The purpose of this embedded case study was to describe the preparation for and utilization of complimentary alternative modality (CAM) interventions by an experienced Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) prepared nurse practitioner (NP) working in an outpatient setting.
Background: Given the widespread use of CAM by the American public and the potential complications involved in combining CAM and standard medical care, a lack of educational preparation in CAM interventions by NPs delivering primary care in outpatient health care settings represents both a potential risk and a missed opportunity to provide holistic patient care. Such a lack of knowledge also …
Exploring The Perceptions Of English-Speaking West African Born Registered Nurse Graduates From United States Entry Level Nursing Programs Regarding Academic Factors That Contribute To Retention And Success In United States Nursing Programs,
2023
Seton Hall University
Exploring The Perceptions Of English-Speaking West African Born Registered Nurse Graduates From United States Entry Level Nursing Programs Regarding Academic Factors That Contribute To Retention And Success In United States Nursing Programs, Afua Ampiaw
Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)
Background: The United States (U. S.) population is becoming more racially and ethnically diverse. To ensure equity in healthcare access and outcomes between majority and majority populations, there is need for minority representation in the health professions including nursing to reflect their representation in the general population. Nevertheless, ethnic minorities are underrepresented in the nursing profession. One of the many issues identified to compound this problem is the lack of retention and success of ethnic minority people in U.S. nursing programs. While the English-Speaking West African (ESWA) population in the U.S. forms about 5% of the 45 million immigrant population …
Therapeutic Gardening For Mental Health In Substance Use Recovery,
2023
University of San Francisco
Therapeutic Gardening For Mental Health In Substance Use Recovery, Stephanie E. Schafer
Master's Projects and Capstones
Abstract
As the clinical nurse leader (CNL) in this project, I used the “[CNL]
Essential 1: Background for Practice from Sciences and Humanities” (Competencies and Curricular Expectations for Clinical Nurse Leader Education and Practice, 2013) and its competencies to focus on designing nursing care for a clinical or community-focused population based on biopsychosocial, public health, nursing, and organizational sciences and to synthesize evidence for practice to determine appropriate application of interventions across diverse populations. With the help of the CNL competencies and collaboration with the healthcare team, we created and implemented a therapeutic garden for residents in a substance use …
Educating Medical-Surgical Nurses In A Large Hospital Organization On Sepsis: Bundle Elements,
2023
University of San Francisco
Educating Medical-Surgical Nurses In A Large Hospital Organization On Sepsis: Bundle Elements, Grace Jenks
Master's Projects and Capstones
Problem: Based on the findings of a pre-survey conducted, it was observed that around 6% of the Medical-Surgical nurses who participated from Hospital A possessed "expert knowledge" of the "inpatient handoff sepsis bundle checklist." The results highlight the potential for educating and boosting the confidence of nurses working in a healthcare organization located in Northern California, enabling them to provide better care for patients afflicted with sepsis.
Context: The microsystem is a Medical-surgical unit situated within Hospital A, which is one of the 21 hospitals located in Northern California. Dr. Theresa Mostasisa conducted a survey on February 15, 2023, …
Implicit Bias In Nursing: Raising Awareness, Fostering Change,
2023
University of San Francisco
Implicit Bias In Nursing: Raising Awareness, Fostering Change, Jeanette C. Sandoval
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects
Abstract
Background: Extensive research evidence demonstrates that implicit bias can lead to differential treatment of patients based on race, gender, weight, age, income, language, and insurance status. Evidence-based interventions that couple implicit bias mitigation with therapeutic communication skills can contribute to the delivery of equitable care.
Local Problem: Implicit bias in healthcare occurs when unconscious behavior that is not favorable to the patient population served perpetuates unequal treatment and contributes to poor healthcare outcomes.
Methods: Knowledge of implicit bias in the nursing staff was assessed through a validated and reliable survey tool before and after participation in an online LMS …
Improving Outcomes In Persons Who Inject Drugs: A Multidisciplinary Healthcare Initiative,
2023
University of San Francisco
Improving Outcomes In Persons Who Inject Drugs: A Multidisciplinary Healthcare Initiative, Carla S. Martin
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects
Background: Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy is the standard of care for patients who require long-term antimicrobial therapy but is not considered a safe discharge option for persons who inject drugs (PWID). Many PWID leave against medical advice before completing therapy, resulting in high emergency department utilization and frequent readmissions.
Local Problem: A 646-bed academic and Level I trauma center where opioid overdoses are 6.5 times higher than the state average experiences disproportionately high PWID admissions. Prolonged hospitalization for the duration of antimicrobial therapy increases costs and reduces access for other acute care patients.
Methods: A prospective cohort of PWID discharged …
Bridging The Gap: Educating Medical-Surgical Unit Nurses In A Large Hospital Organization On Sepsis Bundle Elements,
2023
University of San Francisco
Bridging The Gap: Educating Medical-Surgical Unit Nurses In A Large Hospital Organization On Sepsis Bundle Elements, Meara J. Matthews
Master's Projects and Capstones
Problem: Sepsis is a life-threatening response to infection that remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Based off results obtained from a pre-education survey of nurses on a medical-surgical unit in a large hospital organization, there is an opportunity to increase knowledge and confidence level regarding sepsis and care of septic patients so that nurses are prepared to detect sepsis early and intervention can begin.
Context: The project is being conducted in a medical-surgical unit at a large hospital organization in Northern California. The data from the survey includes 17 nurses on the unit who completed the pre-education …
Educating Medical-Surgical Nurses In A Large Hospital Organization On Sepsis Bundle Elements,
2023
The University of San Francisco
Educating Medical-Surgical Nurses In A Large Hospital Organization On Sepsis Bundle Elements, Christopher N. Guinto
Master's Projects and Capstones
Problem: Results from a voluntarily anonymous pre-survey about sepsis revealed that a majority of the seventeen nurses assessed themselves below an "expert knowledge '' level. The survey results present an opportunity to improve the nurses’ knowledge and confidence in nursing response and improve patient outcomes with sepsis.
Context: The quality improvement (QI) project was conducted on a medical-surgical unit in a large Northern California hospital.
Intervention: A QI team initiated evidenced-based practice research and created an educational sepsis handout for nurses to increase sepsis knowledge and confidence.
Measures: The self-assessment pre-survey would be compared to the responses from the post-survey. …
Improving Timely Sepsis Care Through Staff Education Within The Emergency Department,
2023
University of San Francisco
Improving Timely Sepsis Care Through Staff Education Within The Emergency Department, Jillian J. Abinader
Master's Projects and Capstones
Problem: A sepsis protocol and bundle has been implemented in an urban Emergency Department to help screen patients and treat sepsis efficiently and effectively. The benchmarks from the bundle are not being met consistently every month and are below the targeted 90%.
Context: A microsystem assessment and a gap survey sent out to nurses, helped determine that there is room to improve nurses’ knowledge and confidence about sepsis and the sepsis bundle workflow. Sepsis is one of the most expensive and burdensome conditions in U.S. hospitals. Literature supports staff education to improve sepsis bundle compliance.
Intervention: A video was created …
Therapeutic Gardening For Addiction Recovery,
2023
University of San Francisco
Therapeutic Gardening For Addiction Recovery, Hayley Milleson
Master's Projects and Capstones
The following study examines the potential benefits of implementing therapeutic gardening and outdoor activities as a supplemental resource for adult males with a history of substance abuse issues who have been affected by the criminal justice system and are seeking sobriety while in a residential treatment program. The goal is to investigate how therapeutic gardening can add to traditional addiction treatment methods. Through a review of current evidence-based practice, this study focuses on how alternative interventions such as therapeutic gardening and outdoor activity can improve overall mental health and well-being, promote a sense of community, improve social connections, alleviate stress …
Remifentanil In Labor Analgesia,
2023
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Remifentanil In Labor Analgesia, Courtney Silberberg
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Labor has the potential to be the most excruciating and intense physical pain a woman experiences in her life. Neuraxial anesthesia, which includes epidural, spinal, or combined spinal-epidural technique, is the gold standard for pain control in laboring patients (Lee et al., 2017). Seemingly forgotten, a subset of parturients cannot experience the benefits of neuraxial anesthesia due to several absolute and relative contraindications. These women rely on other options for labor pain control. Remifentanil has emerged as a preferred opioid option for labor and delivery due to its rapid onset (peak effect in 1.1 minutes) and rapid metabolism by non-specific …
Hyperoxemia Education To Nurses To Increase The Adherence To Oxygen Weaning Goals In Inpatient Copd Patients.,
2023
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Hyperoxemia Education To Nurses To Increase The Adherence To Oxygen Weaning Goals In Inpatient Copd Patients., Katherine Ellingson
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Hyperoxemia in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) are at risk for increased hospital stay, mechanical ventilation, and increased risk of death. Literature supports that establishing increased education to nursing staff on the risks of hypoxemia to increase adherence to oxygen weaning protocols has the potential to improve future practice. Oxygen weaning protocols are often not followed for concern of patient care. Nurses may believe to be helping patients when increasing oxygen, when they could actually be potentially harming them. Increased education on hypoxemia in COPD patients for the nursing staff will assist them to feeling …
