Nitrous Oxide Use In Labor,
2026
Northwestern College - Orange City
Nitrous Oxide Use In Labor, Aimee Aberson, Janae Cam, Rylie Franken, Rachel Henriksen, Ben Robinson, Pam Hulstein
Celebration of Research
Effective pain management during labor is a critical part of maternal care. It influences the mother’s physical and emotional experiences of childbirth. Epidural anesthesia and intravenous opioids are commonly used as analgesia in laboring mothers, but nitrous oxide (N₂O) has proven to be a safe, noninvasive alternative. It allows mothers to maintain mobility and consciousness while still reducing some pain perception. The purpose of this evidence-based practice project is to evaluate the effectiveness, safety, and satisfaction associated with N₂O use during active maternal labor. It reviews current literature on N₂O use during labor, focusing on maternal and neonatal safety, effectiveness …
Role Of Dental Screening In Preventing Hip Prosthetic Joint Infections,
2026
Northwestern College - Orange City
Role Of Dental Screening In Preventing Hip Prosthetic Joint Infections, Aidan Anderson, Cailee Dix, Emma Franken, Erin Keizer, Zavyr Metzger, Tyra Snyder, Pam Hulstein
Celebration of Research
Hip arthroplasty is a common procedure, but Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) remains a serious postoperative complication associated with increased hospital stays, readmissions, and costs. Evidence suggests that poor oral health may contribute to PJIs through the spread of bacteria from the mouth to the surgical site. This project examined the relationship between preoperative dental health and postoperative outcomes in adults aged 50–90 undergoing hip replacement. A literature review using the Johns Hopkins Research Evidence Appraisal Tool evaluated 19 studies from databases such as PubMed and ScienceDirect. While no clear association was found between specific dental risk factors and PJIs, untreated …
Inpatient Treatment Compared To Outpatient Treatment For Borderline Personality Disorder,
2026
Northwestern College - Orange City
Inpatient Treatment Compared To Outpatient Treatment For Borderline Personality Disorder, Paige Auch, Jaylin Gaston, Jori Harskamp, Ella Peterson, Kenzie Vonrentzell, Pam Hulstein
Celebration of Research
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a complex mental illness characterized by emotional instability, impulsivity, and unstable relationships. Individuals with BPD often require frequent hospitalizations and experience significant functional impairment. With increasing BPD admissions, Spencer Hospital seeks evidence-based strategies to improve patient outcomes and reduce readmissions. A literature review of ten studies (2016-2025) was conducted using PubMed, CINAHL, and Science Direct, appraised with the Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice Model to compare inpatient and outpatient treatments for adults with BPD, focusing on symptom manage and quality of life. Findings indicate inpatient care with specific programs such as dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), …
Gut Health Interventions On Major Depressive Disorder,
2026
Northwestern College - Orange City
Gut Health Interventions On Major Depressive Disorder, Hannah Beckloff, Ellie Erickson, Olga Furmanova, Hailey Van Dyken, Ashtyn Wobig
Celebration of Research
This evidence-based project aims to evaluate the potential benefits of probiotics, stress management, and a healthy diet for adults diagnosed with major depressive disorder at Promise Community Health Center. Through a comprehensive review of the literature, the project examines how interventions related to gut health can help alleviate depressive symptoms and implements the necessary tools to support this population at Promise. Our research findings suggest that combining probiotics, stress relief, and diet changes, along with adjunctive treatment for major depressive disorder, may reduce depressive symptoms and encourage a more holistic lifestyle for these individuals.
Understanding How Nurses Could Utilize Child Life Specialists,
2026
Bowling Green State University
Understanding How Nurses Could Utilize Child Life Specialists, Paige Perkins
Honors Projects
Do pediatric nurses notice improvement in patient education levels when they use the resources of Child Life Specialists, understand their role, and utilize their resources to educate their patients, compared to hospitals without Child Life Specialists?
Quality Improvement Project Strengthening Faculty Competence: The Impact Of Structured Debriefing Education On Nursing Faculty Confidence And Competency Compared To Current Practice,
2026
Arkansas State University - Jonesboro
Quality Improvement Project Strengthening Faculty Competence: The Impact Of Structured Debriefing Education On Nursing Faculty Confidence And Competency Compared To Current Practice, Sudaneyse Emmanuel
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Nursing education sometimes struggles to prepare faculty to lead effective simulation-based learning and debriefing. Inconsistent debriefing practices can reduce faculty confidence and competency, limiting student reflection and the development of clinical judgment. This quality improvement project examined whether a structured debriefing education program could enhance nursing faculty confidence and competency in simulation debriefing compared with current practice at a technical college. The project used the Jeffries Simulation Theory and Lewin’s Change Theory as guides. The project used a one-group pretest-posttest design by using the C-Scale to measure confidence and the Facilitator Competency Rubric to measure competency among nursing faculty who …
Proclamation By The Governor Of Alabama: Year Of The Nurse,
2026
Governor, State of Alabama
Proclamation By The Governor Of Alabama: Year Of The Nurse, Robert Bentley
Documents
In 2015, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley declared the "year of the nurse" in honor of the "100 years of regulatory excellence" since the establishment of the Alabama Board of Nursing in 1915.
Invitation To The Open House At The New Education-Nursing Building,
2026
University of North Alabama
Invitation To The Open House At The New Education-Nursing Building, University Of North Alabama
Documents
Invitation to the open house at the Education and Nursing Building on Circular Road, now known as Stevens Hall
Whitlock Retiring As Nursing Professor,
2026
Flor-Ala, Staff Writer
Whitlock Retiring As Nursing Professor, Melissa Gray
Documents
Article depicting the career and retirement of University of North Alabama nursing professor, Annette Whitlock, in 1985.
Building Connections For Care: A Practical Guide For Novice Nursing Professional Development Practitioners,
2026
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Building Connections For Care: A Practical Guide For Novice Nursing Professional Development Practitioners, Debra Hunt
Student Dissertations
Building Connections for Care is a practical textbook designed to support novice Nursing Professional Development Practitioners (NPDPs) as they transition from expert bedside clinicians to educational leaders within complex healthcare systems. Grounded in the Association for Nursing Professional Development (ANPD) practice model, the book integrates ethical foundations, communication strategies, leadership frameworks, and inquiry methods to build confidence and competence in the NPDP role. Chapters trace a developmental pathway from role transition and Benner’s novice-to-expert model through ethics and just culture, incivility and workplace culture, and communication skills including feedback, SMART goals, SBAR, and professional digital conduct. Subsequent chapters expand NPDP …
Improving Patient Health Portal Enrollment In The Primary Care Setting,
2026
Grand Valley State University
Improving Patient Health Portal Enrollment In The Primary Care Setting, Erika L. Bell
Doctoral Dissertations & Projects
In today’s increasingly digital healthcare environment, patient health portals have become critical tools for enhancing communication, improving care coordination, and empowering patients to actively participate in their health management. These secure, web-based platforms allow patients to access medical records, request prescription refills, view lab results, and message providers. Although patient health portals are offered by a vast majority of U.S. health systems, they remain underutilized, with only 15-30% of patients engaging with these platforms despite their potential to improve patient engagement, health status awareness, and care quality. Enhancing patient health portal use not only empowers patients but also supports broader …
Una To Award 1st Doctorate Of Nursing Practice,
2026
Staff Writer, TimesDaily
Una To Award 1st Doctorate Of Nursing Practice, Bernie Delinski
Documents
A cohort of four graduates become the first students awarded a Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of North Alabama.
Six Departments Move Into New Building,
2026
University of North Alabama
Six Departments Move Into New Building, Una Alumni Association
Documents
Alumni News article discussing the early stages of Stevens Hall, then known as the Education and Nursing Building, and its impact on the School of Nursing, School of Education, and Departments of Social Work, Sociology, Foreign Languages, and Political Science.
Program's Namesake 'Born' To Be A Nurse,
2026
Staff Writer, TimesDaily
Program's Namesake 'Born' To Be A Nurse, Bernie Delinski
Documents
Article celebrating the naming of the Florence Helen Nethery Duncan Bachelor of Science in Nursing in honor of its namesake's gift and the 50th year anniversary of the degree.
New Building Houses Education And Nursing,
2026
University of North Alabama
New Building Houses Education And Nursing, University Of North Alabama
Documents
Article from the 1979 Resume of UNA discussing the Education and Nursing Building, now known as Stephens Hall, as well as the accreditation of the Schools of Nursing and Education.
Student Nurse Receives Honors At North Alabama,
2026
University of North Alabama
Student Nurse Receives Honors At North Alabama, The Timesdaily
Documents
Pamela Thompson Suggs graduating senior at the University of North Alabama was chosen for the honor of leading the Nightingale pledge and was the recipient of the Outstanding Senior Nursing Student Award.
State Nursing: Una Earns #3 Ranking,
2026
University of North Alabama
State Nursing: Una Earns #3 Ranking, Courier Journal
Documents
In 2024, the nursing program at the University of North Alabama was ranked third in the state after Auburn and the University of Alabama by the research of RegisteredNursing.org..
Student Loan Fund Boosted,
2026
University of North Alabama
Student Loan Fund Boosted, Florence State University
Documents
Retired nurse, Mrs. Anne Callahan donates funds to the Florence State University (FSU) nursing program that will be matched by the federal government making educational funding available to nursing students.
Career Day Planning: Alumni Agree To 'Come Home',
2026
Senior Journalism Student, The Flor-Ala
Career Day Planning: Alumni Agree To 'Come Home', Teresa Leonard
Documents
The article describes the return of various alumni to discuss their careers with students at the University of North Alabama, among them is Charlotte Tomlinson Homan, an alumna of School of Nursing and employee of the critical care unit at the Colonial Manor Hospital.
New To Una Faculty,
2026
University of North Alabama
New To Una Faculty, The Flor-Ala
Documents
The image is derived from The Flor-Ala and depicts new faculty members for the 1977 academic year. Several new instructors in the nursing department are featured, including Mrs. Charlotte Jamieson, Ms. Patricia Auxier, Mrs. Debra Pratt, Ms. Lavin Reed, and Mrs. Jayne Gillespie.
