Browsing Group: Samford University Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing by Research Approach "N/A"
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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 ... -
Behavioral interventions to decrease disparity among African American women with hypertension
The purpose of the project is to use a community-based approach to deliver evidence-based behavioral intervention strategies framed by the Theory of Planned Behavior to help increase awareness of hypertension among African ... -
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 ... -
"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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Dexmedetomidine in pediatric patients at risk for emergence delirium
Emergence delirium (ED) is a common problem in the pediatric population following general anesthesia. The condition is defined as a state of mental disturbance characterized by non-purposeful movements, agitation, and ... -
Dexmedetomidine: One approach for multimodal opioid–sparing analgesia
Inadequate postoperative pain can hinder surgical recovery, impairing patient functionality and quality of life. The unfavorable side effects associated with a purely opioid based anesthetic have led anesthesia practitioners ... -
Documentation of adverse childhood experiences
Poster was presented on Thursday, May 2, 2019The purpose of this project was to establish a plan to institute the screening for and the documentation of, the prevalence of ACEs in a local pediatric practice. -
The effect of post-operative Vitamin C on pain, fatigue and quality of life
Poster was presented on Wednesday, December 11, 2019The purpose of this DNP project was to assess the effect of post-operative vitamin C administration on pain, fatigue reduction due to the neuroprotective and antioxidant ... -
Effective emergency department hand-off report for nurses
The purpose of the project is to promote evidence-based practice by developing an effective process during patient transfer to improve the quality of hand-off report from the emergency department (ED) nurse and the ... -
The effects of sun safety awareness implementation in a pediatric population beginning at 6 months of age to decrease risky behaviors and increase sun exposure knowledge
Poster was presented on Wednesday, December 11, 2019The purpose of this project is to add a check box to the providers' electronic medical record (EMR) to prompt a reminder for sun safety education at wellness checks while ...