Browsing Doctoral Papers by Item Type "DNP Capstone Project"
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Impact of nurse-initiated intentional rounding on patient satisfaction scores on a surgical unit
This project focused on nurse-initiated intentional rounding (NIIR) as a new nursing approach to patient care. NIIR anticipates the needs of patients as nurses perform hourly checks on their patients, thereby improving the ... -
Implementing an early mobility protocol for patients in intensive care unit
Background: Limited mobility and prolonged bedrest were thought of as necessary to promote safety and hemodynamic stability in critically ill intensive care patients historically, but recent research does not support this ... -
Implementing Screening to Assess Readiness to Change in Overweight and Obese Patients at a Patient-centered Medical Home
Obesity is at epidemic levels within the United States (U.S.), but the Southern U.S. has some of the most obese states. Mississippi (MS) is the most obese state in the country (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, 2018). Factors ... -
Increasing folic acid self-efficacy in college-age women of childbearing age
Preventative measures taken by women of childbearing age before and during conception limit the risk of fetal defects or complications. One specific measure that is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and ... -
Increasing patient engagement in the pre-operative patient population
The United States (U.S.) spends more revenue than any other industrialized nation on healthcare yet research indicates this does not equate to delivering the safest or most efficient quality patient care (Riehle & ... -
Increasing the usage of MyChart bedside by nurses and patients in the acute care setting: An integrative review
Teach-back has been a proven model to teach patients about their disease process, medications, or dressing changes in a simple-to-understand language that often includes a return demonstration. Teach-Back isn’t ... -
The individualized multidisciplinary immediate fall response program
Falls are common in older residents in the United States. 800,000 falls occur yearly and one in three residents will fall again within a year (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality [AHRQ], 2017). In Frey Village, ... -
An investigation of the relationship between time preference and developmental stage in the lives of adult females
Research has been conducted documenting the occurrence of biological rhythms in all aspects of life. Researchers have shown that an individual's time preference for morningness or eveningness parallels some biological ... -
Nurse resilience: Implications on critical care nurse shortage and proposed intervention
(2017-05-19)Critical care nursing is experiencing a high turnover and a global shortage crisis. The number of critical care nurses (CCNs) leaving the critical care environment is at an unprecedented high rate, negatively impacting the ... -
The nurse's role in gender identification
Individuals identifying as gender non-conforming are members of a minority culture underserved by the current lack of guidelines for nursing care. This project developed due to a practice gap at the public health clinic ... -
Nurse-policymaker process improvements: Legislative action interest group participation in policymaking
Governmental officials influenced health care decision-making rather than dialoguing with nurses, which was a call to action for Doctor of Nursing Practice leaders to mitigate the legislative governance process problem. ... -
Parental perceptions of sleep hygiene practices of urban, minority school-aged children: A descriptive qualitative study
(2017-12-22)Results from an expanding body of research suggest that sleep problems resulting in inadequate sleep may be particularly prevalent among children of minority status and/or low ... -
Patient safety competencies in rural ASN students: An evidence-based curricular innovation
(2017-09-12)Hospital clinical experiences are important events in prelicensure nursing education. Benefits include the opportunity for students to experience actual nursing responsibilities, immersion into environment, and ... -
Perceived ease of use and usefulness of podcasting in nursing skills competence
This capstone project examined nursing students' technology acceptance of podcasting as a tool for nursing skill acquisition. Technology acceptance was determined by measuring the students' perceived competence of the skill ... -
Perioperative immersion program: Transition to practice
Purpose: To design, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of a perioperative immersion program for senior nursing students to help the transition from classroom knowledge to practical skills and competency in the ... -
Physical activity improves depressive symptoms in older adults
Engaging in physical activity can help older adults to take part in community activities, maintain relationships, and initiate new friendships, thus preventing loneliness and depression. The purpose of this quality improvement ... -
Planning for a community supported farmers market in a rural USDA food desert
(11/12/2015)A community initiative to develop and sustain a farmer's market can address insufficient access to fresh and affordable fruits and vegetables for individuals working and residing in a United States Department of Agriculture ... -
Postpartum hemorrhage evidence-based registered nurse staff education project
Despite medical technology and research advances postpartum hemorrhages (PPH) continue to be a leading cause of morbidity and mortality for pregnant women, even in developed countries. One possible explanation for PPHs ... -
Primary care–non-profit partnerships: Improving PTSD screening and treatment access for veteran patients
Introduction: Approximately 50% of 22 million American military veterans use civilian healthcare in addition to, or in lieu of, the Department of Veteran’s Affairs health facilities. Studies find that theses veterans may ... -
Reducing violence in the emergency department, improving perception of safety: An aggression prevention team approach
Problem Statement and Purpose: Acts of aggression towards nurses has reached never-before-seen levels in Emergency Departments (ED) across the United States (US), and it increases by 15% or more every year. Nurses and ED ...