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Perceptions Of Stress In Community Clinic Nurses During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Jomeka Smith

Dissertations

The COVID-19 pandemic is one of the largest healthcare crises that has affected the entire healthcare industry. Community health nurses in the front-line roles are greatly threatened by the COVID-19 pandemic that has decimated healthcare systems. The well-being of nurses is vital to perform their full potential of adequate patient care. Increased demands and pandemic related stressors can increase the risk of mental health problems. Nurses work in a variety of healthcare settings, however, the expectations, the fear of the unknown, and changes in demands have largely contributed to the unprecedented stressors that accompany nurses in clinical settings. Stress among …

A Systematic Review Of The Effect Of Family-Centered Education On The Physical And Mental Health Of Middle Eastern Refugee Women, Holly Keylada, Debora Merheb, Emilia Folkerts, Julia Nix, Khloe Blakey, Kimberly Landrum, Cheryl Swanson

Anna Vaughn School of Nursing Undergraduate Work

Refugee women from the Middle East are underrepresented in research and meeting their physical and mental health needs remains a significant challenge for healthcare workers in countries of resettlement. In this systematic research review, we synthesize family- centered interventions to address mental, menstrual, and reproductive health within this population. Twenty-one relevant studies were identified, showing the benefits of providing culturally sensitive family-centered education through the integration of educational interventions focused on community outreaches, interpersonal relations, school-based education, social networks, and more. However, there is still a need for high-quality mental, reproductive, and menstrual intervention studies within resettled refugees from the …

The Leadership Experience Of Academic Chief Nurse Administrators In The State Of Georgia During The Covid-19 Pandemic Upon Return To Campus After Full Virtual Instruction: A Qualitative Study, Susie Jonassen

Dissertations

The impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic has been rated as the highest factor of intent to leave the profession in nurses serving in a leadership role. During the pandemic, crisis leadership swept across academia partly because nursing academia was not prepared for the rapid transition to virtual instruction. The reopening of nursing programs, while pandemic restrictions were still required, caused unprecedented disruptions and stress for academic leaders. One-third of nursing faculty anticipate retirement within the next two years. With the present burnout and shortage of nursing academia leaders, there was a need to explore the lived experience of academic …

Impact Of High-Intensity Exercise And Moderate-Intensity Exercise On Cardiovascular Health, Terra Lieber, Cassandra Carroll, Christian Figueroa, Aksel Merchant Trejo

NURS 320: Evidence-Based Nursing Student Presentations

Research poster created as part of Nursing 320 class. The poster examines the question, "How does high-intensity interval training and moderate-intensity continuous training impact the human body’s cardiovascular system?"

Decreasing Hepatitis C Transmission, Marco Miller, Tessa Mcneely, Lizzy Riedlinger, Maddy Edwards

NURS 320: Evidence-Based Nursing Student Presentations

Research poster created as part of Nursing 320 class. The poster aims "To explore education and resource interventions for adults diagnosed with or at risk for Hepatitis C transmission."

Effects Of Music Therapy For Patients With Alzheimer's, Anastasiya Kapatsyna, Evelyn Staples, Meleah Sparks, Paige Schubert

NURS 320: Evidence-Based Nursing Student Presentations

Research poster created as part of Nursing 320 class. The poster examines the question, "Among the Alzheimer's disease population, does music therapy help enhance cognition compared to no treatment?"

Interventions To Decrease Secondhand Smoke Exposure, Maya Letellier, Nicole Trujillo-Salazar, Grace Heimbigner, Jenna Wong

NURS 320: Evidence-Based Nursing Student Presentations

Research poster created as part of Nursing 320 class. The poster looks to, "To examine interventions to decrease secondhand smoke exposure in children; To examine the cost and effectiveness of interventions."

Copper Iud Versus Hormonal Iud: What Is The Impact On Return To Fertility?, Moana Andrew, Morgan Baker, Chantel Conley, Emma Cortes

NURS 320: Evidence-Based Nursing Student Presentations

Research poster created as part of Nursing 320 class. The poster examines the question, "Is there an impact on return after removal of a hormonal IUD versus a copper IUD?"

The Effect Of Hormonal Birth Control On Acne, Aurora Elston, Taraneh Bazyari, Shirley Kaikai, Kathryn Conrad

NURS 320: Evidence-Based Nursing Student Presentations

Research poster created as part of Nursing 320 class. The poster examines the question, "How does hormonal birth control affect acne in those with and without a predisposition to acne?"

Non-Pharmacological Interventions For Patients With Anorexia Nervosa, Calee Barss, Claire Daly, Kalysa Dombrigues, Kristina Do

NURS 320: Evidence-Based Nursing Student Presentations

Research poster created as part of Nursing 320 class. The poster looks to "Analyze non-pharmacological interventions for improving nutritional health in patients with anorexia nervosa."

Sleep Disturbance Impact On Nursing Students, Collin Sommer, Katie Petrie, Savannah Short, Tina Tan

NURS 320: Evidence-Based Nursing Student Presentations

Research poster created as part of Nursing 320 class. The poster examines the question, "How does sleep disturbance impact nursing students academic performance?"

The Mediterranean Diet And Alzheimer's Disease, Katilyn Wright, Erin Willis, Joshua Villela, Renee Schroth

NURS 320: Evidence-Based Nursing Student Presentations

Research poster created as part of Nursing 320 class. The poster looks at, "whether implementing the use of the MD amongst those diagnosed with AD contributes to a decrease in the severity of symptoms compared to those not following a diet plan."

Cardiac Disease Misdiagnoses In Pregnant Patients, Maison Searle, Victoria Rivera, Devin Rice

NURS 320: Evidence-Based Nursing Student Presentations

Research poster created as part of Nursing 320 class. The poster examines the problem of why cardiac disease misdiagnoses is a leading cause of mortality rates in pregnant patients."

Prevention And Treatment Of Nursing Burnout Through Policy, Hannah Khiev, Marina Gerard, Anastasiya Likhovodova, Hailie Lopez-Santiago

NURS 320: Evidence-Based Nursing Student Presentations

Research poster created as part of Nursing 320 class. The poster looks "To research the causes of burnout, to then construct policies to combat the onset and treat those in need."

Decreasing The Risk Of Infection From Wristwatches And Hand Jewelry, Violet Strange, Mackenzi Smith, Reyanna Ruiz, Abraham Zlotowski

NURS 320: Evidence-Based Nursing Student Presentations

Research poster created as part of Nursing 320 class.The poster looks to, "Explore evidence-based practices to decrease the risk of infections related to wristwatches and other hand jewelry."

Effects Of Humidity, Surface Textiles, And Education On Mrsa In Hospitals, Arisa Marx, Remi Mccullen, Mason Nehls, Cecilia Saenz

NURS 320: Evidence-Based Nursing Student Presentations

Research poster created as part of Nursing 320 class. The poster examines the question, "Does a balanced approach of specific humidity, education, and the textile of the surface decrease the amount of MRSA infections among patients?"

A Quality Improvement Project On Blood Pressure Measurement: Are We Failing Our Patients?, Michael Baker

Doctoral Projects

Despite billions of dollars invested in research, education, and equipment, high blood pressure remains a significant contributor to mortality rates across the globe. According to the Centers for Disease Control (2019), hypertension was listed as a primary or contributing cause of over a half-million deaths in the United States (Centers for Disease Control [CDC], 2021). Without regard to race, gender, background, or socioeconomic level, this “silent killer” the Mississippi State Department of Health estimated that over 700,000 Mississippi adults were diagnosed with high blood pressure and thousands more at an increased risk each year (MSDH, 2019). Failure to identify and …

Preventing Diabetes Through Prediabetes Screening And Treatment In Primary Care, Dewona Beal

Doctoral Projects

Diabetes is an epidemic in the United States. There are three types of diabetes: type 1, 2, and gestational diabetes. Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is the most common type of diabetes. This type of diabetes can be prevented or delayed. In persons with T2DM, the body cannot use insulin well to keep blood glucose within normal limits. Several factors, including genetics, lifestyle such as poor diet and physical inactivity, obesity, insulin resistance, hormones, and certain medications, can cause it. A precursor to T2DM is prediabetes. Prediabetes is when blood sugar levels are elevated but not elevated enough to be …

Assessing Social Determinants Of Health In Primary Care, Vicki Carpenter

Doctoral Projects

The social determinants of health encompass the various circumstances and environments in which individuals reside, develop, labor, and experience aging (Social Determinants of Health, 2022). These variables significantly contribute to the existence of health inequities and disparities within populations. In order to effectively mitigate health disparities, it is imperative to consider the various determinants that influence health outcomes, as this consideration is crucial for advancing the goal of achieving health equity. This public health concern encompasses multiple sectors within our society, necessitating the collaboration of various organizations and communities to effectively address and mitigate its impact.

The fundamental …

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 …