Browsing Samford University Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing by Review Type "None: Degree-based Submission"
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Acuity-based assignments to decrease missed nursing care
Nurses strive to deliver quality patient care in a healthcare environment that can be very challenging at times. High patient acuity is one of many variables that contribute to the difficulties that nurses face in the acute ... -
Adolescent sex trafficking screening tool in an emergency department
Sexual trafficking (ST) is prevalent in the United States and Alabama (Polaris, 2019). According to U.S. law, any person under the age of 18 who is induced to perform a commercial sex act is a victim of ST regardless of ... -
Adverse event analysis: Operating room distractions and interruptions
Distractions and interruptions are an impediment in safe workflow and surgical team performance. Along with human distractions, electronic devices can contribute to failures in communication as well as processes established ... -
Airway and pulmonary optimization in the early postoperative period
Hypoxia in the early postoperative period can be the result of a various number of causes. Anesthesia providers must be able to quickly identify possible causes of hypoxia and apply appropriate pulmonary interventions. ... -
Breaking down barriers in multigenerational nursing
Nurses from five generations consistently represent the current workforce. The different characteristics of a multigenerational nursing workforce can impact communication and the development of respect. According to the ... -
Bridging the practice gap through pre-licensure nurse residency programs
Poster was presented on Thursday, May 2, 2019The purpose of the doctor of nursing practice (DNP) project was to develop a proposal for a structured pre-licensure program and a dedicated educational unit. The project ... -
Building self-care competencies for stress management in nursing students
The health and wellness of college students continues to be a growing concern. In 2018, the American College Health Association found 59% of college students report feeling high levels of stress in the past 12 months. ... -
"Code Labor": An evidence based and interdisciplinary approach to managing women experiencing precipitous labor outside of the labor and delivery unit
Poster was presented on Thursday, May 2, 2019The intent of the present work was to address a chohort (n=75) of obstetrical (OB) and emergency department (ED) nurses' knowledge gaps regarding the care of women experiencing ... -
DASH into a healthier lifestyle - A practical approach toolkit for African Americans
Poster was presented on Thursday, May 2, 2019The purpose of this project was to create a Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension (DASH) Toolkit to address the identified problem of uncontrolled high blood pressure in African ... -
A decision tree simulation for student peer support: Coping strategies to referral options
The purpose of this planned project is to develop a decision tree simulation to teach nursing students to provide peer support for sharing coping strategies and identify signs of mental distress for referral to mental ... -
The depths of despair: Nurses reflect on the COVID-19 Pandemic
This project aimed to review nurses' responses to the COVID-19 Nurses Needs Assessment online survey conducted by the Alabama State Nurses Association and make recommendations based on descriptions of their experiences ... -
Developing a resuscitation policy using Orlando's Deliberate Nursing Process
The purpose of this DNP project was to lead a committee with the purpose of developing a sustainable policy using an evidence-based approach to cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the acute care setting. -
Development and implementation of a student nurse technician (SNT) program evaluation tool
Poster was presented on Wednesday, December 11, 2019The purpose of this project was to develop, implement, and evaluate a Student Nurse Technician (SNT) program evaluation tool that could be utilized to identify opportunities ... -
Development and use of a colorectal cancer screening educational brochure to increase colorectal cancer screening rates
Poster was presented on Thursday, May 2, 2019The purpose of the Doctor or Nursing Practice (DNP) project was to develop an educational brochure about CRC screening test options including risks and benefits of each test ... -
The development of a task force to create a fall prevention plan in a long term care facility
Poster presented on Thursday, May 2, 2019The purpose of the project is to lead a stakeholder task-force to develop a fall prevention plan in a long-term care facility -
Development of an adolescent and young adult (AYA) connection group toolkit
Poster was presented on Wednesday, December 11, 2019The purpose of this DNP project was to develop a toolkit to aid in the implementation and development of an AYA group. As mentioned previously, the needs of this group ... -
Development of processes for mental health patients presenting to the emergency department requiring medical inquest warrant
In a rural emergency department (ED) in Kentucky mental health patients presenting to the ED, specifically those requiring inpatient referral and medical inquest warrant (MIW), have an increased length of stay (LOS) outside ... -
Dexamethasone as an adjunct to peripheral nerve block for extended analgesia
A total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) is a common orthopedic procedure that is associated with severe postoperative pain. An interscalene block (ISB) is the standard peripheral nerve block (PNB) for this surgery as it results ... -
Dexmedetomidine as an adjuvant analgesic to improve patient outcomes
Poorly managed pain control in the perioperative period can result in decreased patient satisfaction, delayed recovery, prolonged hospitalization, and further complications. Acute postoperative pain can progress to chronic ... -
Dexmedetomidine for procedural sedation in patients with dementia
A 90-year-old female with dementia required an open reduction with internal versus external fixation of the tibia, fibula, and talus bones. General anesthesia was to be avoided if possible, and a spinal anesthetic was ...
