Browsing General Submissions: DNP Capstones and Student Works by Research Approach "Other"
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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 ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Culture of safety improvement project requires sustained organizational commitment
(2015-10-09)Hospital leaders have been directed to focus on assuring patient safety and improving outcomes through the development of a strong safety culture. The Safety Attitude Questionnaire (SAQ) at a small rural hospital ... -
Decreasing compassion fatigue and burnout in nursing through mindfulness: A quality improvement project
Nature and scope of the project: Health care professionals are at risk for developing compassion fatigue and burnout, which creates a decrease in productivity, increases the risk for medication and medical errors, and ... -
A descriptive study to asses the perception and practice of selected contraceptive methods among target population in select areas of Mumbai
(10/2/2015)OBJECTIVES: To assess the perception of the target population regarding the selected contraceptive methods. To analyse the practises of the target population regarding the use of contraceptive methods in them. To ... -
Determining the Feasiblity of a Student Run Clinic at an Associate Degree Program
(2015-10-09)Nurses who graduate from the associate degree program at Valencia College lack the skills needed for the current complex health care environment. These new nurses are unable to translate the knowledge learned in the ... -
The development of an immunization training program for low-income families within the community
(2016-12-01)Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess knowledge levels regarding childhood immunizations among low-income parents in an effort to improve the immunization rate of 19 to 35 month old children. Design and Sample: ... -
Diabetes Disaster Management
(2015-10-09)Purpose: This Quality Improvement Project (QIP) was designed to integrate diabetes self-management education (DSME) and diabetes self-management support (DSMS) to empower patients and families in disaster readiness ... -
The Effects of Implementing TeamSTEPPS® on Operating Room Staff Communication
Improving communication in the OR can lead to better patient outcomes. Tibbs and Moss (2014) pointed out that Joint Commission (JC) found over two-thirds of surgical adverse events were the result of poor communication and ... -
Exploring nurse job satisfaction
Introduction: This project explored the relationship between nurse job satisfaction following the initiation of a shared governance communication framework in a Birth Center in a small Minnesota hospital. Shared ... -
Exploring the risk factors for substance abuse development among adolescents
(2017-04-13)Substance abuse (SA) is a complex problematic phenomenon that continues to affect the young population, particularly adolescents. Research shows that this epidemic involves many different factors leading up to SA ... -
Impact of study sessions for first semester nursing students
(2015-03-16)Purpose: The purpose of this project was to develop and implement study sessions to reduce attrition and increase first semester nursing student success. Background: Each semester, 80-100 students begin the nursing program ... -
Impact of traumatic brain injury on American soldiers' memory with technological cognitive aids: A summative assessment
(2016-11-21)The purpose of this project was to evaluate an 8-week technology-based intervention involving the use of personal computer applications (i.e., “apps”) to improve memory after mild traumatic brain injury among ... -
Improving medication adherence in psychiatric patients with a medication adherence program
Introduction: Medication non-adherence significantly impacts patients with serious mental illness (SMI). It’s estimated that over 50% of patients prescribed antipsychotic medication are non-adherent to the prescribed ... -
Improving smoking cessation education and referral in the ambulatory surgical setting
(2018-06-05)Introduction Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. yet studies show that nurses lack the knowledge and skills to screen and counsel smokers. This study focuses on improving smoking cessation ... -
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 ... -
Introducing trauma-informed care in an urgent care center: A quality improvement project
(2016-05-27)The provider-patient relationship can be influenced by stigma, particularly when it is based on the clinician’s perspective toward people with any psychiatric illnesses, with great impact clinical outcomes. ... -
A journey of challenges with medication reconciliation
(2015-10-09)Background and purpose: Unintentional medication errors are a significant problem in terms of morbidity, mortality and cost. Medication reconciliation is one of several strategies to reduce medication errors. The purpose ...