Browsing General Submissions: DNP Capstones and Student Works by Posting Date
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A study to assess the knowledge and the practices adopted by the mothers for their babies vaccinated with BCG in selected areas in Mumbai
(10/26/2015)Background of the study: Tuberculosis remains a worldwide public health problem despite the fact that the causative organism was discovered more than 100 years ago and highly effective drugs and vaccine (BCG) ... -
A pilot study: Fall reduction and prevention in the elderly
(2015-10-26)The purpose of this paper is to determine if a multifactorial tool utilized along with a health coaching method assist in decreasing falls in the elderly community dwelling persons over the age of 65 and aid in the promotion ... -
Improving the cultural competency of registered nurses in a bachelor's completion program
(2015-11-03)The purpose of this project was to evaluate the effectiveness of an educational intervention project that was designed to increase cultural competence of registered nursing (RN) students who were completing their ... -
What is the effect of simulation on knowledge acquisition in a second semester associate degree nursing gerontological community health class?
(2015-11-04)Simulation is an effective teaching method that improves learning, enhances clinical decision making processes, increases confidence in nursing practice and allows for mistakes without harm to patients. An identified need ... -
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 ... -
Executive summary: The effects of high fidelity simulation on HESI grades
(2015-12-04)The nursing program at a community college in Texas had a steady decrease in National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN®) and Health Education Systems, Incorporated (HESI) scores for the past ... -
Improving medication administration safety in the clinical environment
(2015-12-23)Work interruptions during medication administration are a serious problem negatively impact patient safety. Utilizing a medication safety vest and signage during medication administration improves situation awareness, ... -
The potential of a nurse leader development program
(2016-01-28)Objective: Will a nurse leader development program increased nurse leader self-reported competence and interest in remaining in leadership roles? Background: The Institute of Medicine (IOM) Future of Nursing ... -
Diabetes educational program
(2016-01-28)Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States, despite medical advancements (Centers for Disease Control [CDC], 2011). Diabetes management and education is the key to curtail the rapid spread ... -
Customizing an electronic medical record in one rural health area: The impact on patient appointments
(2016-01-28)Purpose: To analyze the effect and use of electronic medical record systems on appointment compliance in one small rural health clinic. Design: Quantitative study. Appointment compliance was analyzed using population data ... -
Patient's impact on antibiotics prescription for viral infections
(2016-01-28)The purpose of this project is to evaluate the effectiveness of a patient educational intervention on the rates of desire for antibiotics for viral upper respiratory infections. A quasi-experimental design with a ... -
A Nurse Residency Model for Rural and Community Hospitals' Making a Difference in Graduate Nurse Turnover Rates
(2016-02-04)Vulnerability of new graduate registered nurses (NGRN) requires organizational support when transitioning to a professional role. Varner and Leeds (2012) show 83% of NGRNs are employed in hospitals, and 50% plan on changing ... -
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 ... -
Confronting polypharmacy in corrections: An interprofessional team approach
(2016-02-08)Polypharmacy is a growing community problem, and is evident in correctional healthcare. Using Lewin’s Change Theory, action research, and an interprofessional team approach in this project, potentially ... -
Management of depression in the elderly: A scoping study
(2016-02-08)Background: Depression affects more than 6.5 million Americans age 65 or older. Nonpharmacological treatments may be effective within this patient population. Objective(s): This paper examines the evidence related to 22 ... -
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 ... -
Interprofessional Collaboration: A Healthcare Professional's Duty
(2016-02-29)Abstract Today’s patients have complex healthcare needs and require more than one discipline to address issues regarding health status. As care needs become more complex, delivery processes involve numerous interfaces ... -
The effects of a health promotion program on a rural West Virginia community
(2016-02-29)This health promotion project is a 12-week program for adults in a rural West Virginia community with a BMI of 25 or greater. The goals of this project was to facilitate learning through modules focusing on activity and ... -
The use of simulation to facilitate a successful transition from classroom to initial clinical experience
(3/8/2016)Background/Significance of problem: As a practice profession, the clinical learning experience is an essential component of nursing education. Despite the importance of clinical education, students often describe the initial ... -
Improving baccalaureate nursing students' critical thinking ability through the initiation of patient safety simulations
(4/4/2016)Patient safety is the priority objective within the healthcare system (Harjai & Tiwari, 2009; Robert & Petersen, 2013; Robson, Clark, Pinnock, White, & Baxendale, 2013; Vaismoradi, Salsali, & Marck, ...