Browsing General Submissions: DNP Capstones and Student Works by Title
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Bar code medication administration-clinic orders (BCMA-CO) increase nurses' satisfaction with the medication administration system - A quality improvement project
(2017-08-03)Nurses’ satisfaction was compared before and after implementation of Bar Code Medication Administration- Clinic Orders (BCMA-CO) in a Veterans Affairs (VA) urgent care clinic. Results were significant, revealing ... -
A bilingual diabetes self-management education program for Hispanic adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus
(2017-11-27)The aim of this intervention was to determine whether diabetes self-management education will help Hispanics/Latinos with type 2 diabetes mellitus change unhealthy behaviors and effectively manage their disease. Healthcare ... -
Bioidentical hormone therapy: A look at standard of practice, attitudes, and knowledge
Traditional hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is considered the gold standard for management of hormonal deficits. The findings generated by the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) trials concluded in July 2002 revealed ... -
Breastfeeding and the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative: A quality improvement project
(2016-09-21)The purpose of this DNP project was to provide support for nursing staff to feel empowered and motivated to provide new mothers with the support they needed to have a positive breastfeeding experience for their babies and ... -
Breastfeeding classes: A quality improvement project to increase intent to breastfeed
Breastfeeding education has been shown to improve a mother’s intent to breastfeed and self-efficacy rates. The PICOT question developed was as follows: “In prenatal and perinatal women, how will the participation ... -
Bridging the gap in the continuum of care for spine surgery patients: A quality improvement project
(2017-03-24)The purpose of this paper is to discuss the inadequate communication between patient settings and the practice settings, review the literature regarding communication and risks of readmission for spine surgery patients, ... -
Can married state onboarding close the transition gap to professional practice?
(2016-02-05)Onboarding is process of advancing the behaviors that will be the foundation of an employee's long-term success with managers involved in the process. Five themes emerged in the literature review for onboarding new Registered ... -
Can structured orientation for new nurse graduates through improved preceptor programs decrease turn-over rates?
(2016-10-20)Preceptors take on the responsibility of educating and training new nurses in innovative evidence based practice as they pass on their knowledge and facilitate the growth of critical discernment and solid clinical skillsets. ... -
Capturing the effectiveness of the registered nurse in ambulatory care
(2016-02-25)A quantum shift has occurred in the expectations for the provision of care when moving from the inpatient hospital setting to the outpatient ambulatory care setting. As health care systems merge with physician practice ... -
Care transitions: Are healthcare organizations meeting the needs of their patients?
(2017-09-12)Acute care healthcare organizations struggle to identify and implement interventions to support the transition of care between hospital and home settings. One organization piloted a quality improvement (QI) project ... -
The case for procedural capnography
(2017-08-30)In health care today, patient safety is a top priority. Regarding procedural sedation, one specific tool that improves patient safety is waveform capnography. The use of capnography can improve patient safety and ... -
Change in culture: Addition of a clinical pharmacist to the emergency department antimicrobial culture review process
(2016-12-13)Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of a unit based pharmacist in assisting with antimicrobial selection of female patients discharged from the emergency department with a diagnosis of an uncomplicated urinary tract ... -
The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and Quality Health Care: Between Two Worlds
(2016-10-20)The Native American Lakota population in La Plant, South Dakota face abject poverty, isolation, and substandard healthcare resources. In remote regions where access to healthcare is deficient, non-profit organizations are ... -
Chronic pain: A systematic review of current treatment approaches and the impact on patient outcomes
(2015-08-04)Objective: To explore the effectiveness of treatment modalities considered alternative to opioid medication for non-malignant chronic pain. Design: A systematic review of the literature was performed using the Preferred ... -
Clarificative evaluation of a nurse practitioner-led heart failure clinic
(2012-09-17)Nationally, heart failure (HF) is the leading cause of disability, hospitalizations, and death among veterans. Health care providers continue to struggle to maximize the quality of life and functional status of their ... -
Clinical objectives and curriculum highlights for educating students
(2015-04-23)A need for preceptor training programs has been demonstrated by past and current literature. The coach training program was developed for a second degree bachelor of nursing (BSN) program located at a school of nursing ... -
A clinical practice change: Enhancing the efficacy of pediatric early warning systems
(2018-02-07)With a lack of adherence to documentation, assessment, and utilization of the Pediatric Early Warning System (PEWS) by pediatric staff nurses, there was a significant gap between clinical deterioration recognition and ... -
Collaborative care for depression in primary care
(2015-11-19)Improvements in symptom recognition and treatment of depression can be improved through collaborative care. Collaboration of both primary care provider and behavioral health providers can help patients with depression ... -
Combating compassion fatigue and burnout through wellness activities
(2016-06-22)Health care workers have one of the most demanding professions. They are expected to work long hours while demonstrating compassion and care for the patients that they serve (Greshon, 2014). These expectations create ... -
Comparative analysis of two swallow screening tools
Background: Dysphagia after stroke is common and is associated with an increased risk of aspiration, dehydration, and malnutrition. Early identification can allow for interventions to reduce complications. Aim: This study ...