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Dissertations from 2022
Reducing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Maria Smith
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Implementing Depression Screenings with Uninsured African American Adults, Pamela Talley
The Effect of Self-Management Support Interventions for Adults with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Family Caregivers, Ann Thaiudom
Evaluating Mindfulness on Loneliness in an Older Adult Population, Jessica Tieskoetter
Eye Care Protocol in Critically Ill Pediatric Patients on Neuromuscular Blockage, Jinnie Tkach
Screening for Social Determinants of Health in a Comprehensive Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease Clinic, Marie Turner
Effect of a Turn Clock on Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injury Incidence, Sydney Warren
Rural Pregnant Women’s Experiences with Substance Use Disorder: A Qualitative Study, Cami Weber
Evaluating SBIRT in a Behavioral Health Urgent Care, Christina L. Williams
Implementation of Quantitative Blood Loss Tool to Detect Postpartum Hemorrhage After Vaginal Delivery, Rachael Williams
Education to Improve Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotic Use, Travis Donald Wolfangel
Dissertations from 2021
A Standardized Approach to Awakening and Breathing Trials, Maureen Awuor Abongo
Attitudes Toward SARS-CoV-2 in Frontline Healthcare Workers and First Responders, Michelle Tiffany Arrington
Impact of Social Isolation in HIV-Positive Individuals During a Pandemic, Corina Jane Bakoylis
Evaluation of Lifestyle Modification Program for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Infertile Women, Kelly Batton
A Descriptive Study of Health-Related Risks and Outcome Differences by Loneliness Status in a Sample of Older Veterans, Rachael Beard
Youth Sports in a Pandemic Age, Robert Bohnert
Measuring Serum Lactate in Sepsis, Ouafae Bouziane
Evaluation of Depression, Anxiety and Stress in Graduate Nursing Students, Rachel Dunston
Enhancing Communication Between Nurses And Physicians On Patients With Sepsis, Jayne Ehirim
Antibiotic Administration Time During a Code Sepsis, Shemekia Ford
Intimate Partner Violence Education for High School Students, Morgan Foster
Bladder Management Post Epidural Anesthesia: Impact on the Second Stage of Labor, Megan Hedgcorth
Implementation of Pediatric Adverse Childhood Experiences Screening in Primary Care, Alexzandra Hillyer
Post-Cesarean Section Pain Management Using Pre-built Computerized Order Entry Sets, Ashleigh Hunkins
Mental Health Concerns of Frontline Registered Nurses Associated with the COVID-19 Pandemic, Julie Ingle
Evaluation of a Hypertension Bundle to Improve Maternal Outcomes, Jamie Jetton
Mental Health Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Older Adults, Elizabeth Kerr
Proactive Text Messaging for Public Health Surveillance During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Daria Kester
Evaluation of an Elopement Risk Assessment Tool in an Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital, Beth Lockhart
Preventing Ocular Surface Disease in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Emily Mallette
Effect of Purposeful Nurse Rounding on Patient Satisfaction, Jayne Mangi
Implementing a Depression Screening in a Pediatric Acute Care Setting for Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes, Kelcie Marler
A Telehealth Palliative Care Objective Structured Clinical Examination, Lindsey Q. McIntyre
Digital Contact Tracing During the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic, Erin Katherine Moran
Integration of Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire-12 in Clinical Practice, Norman Njihi
Detection of Breast Cancer in African American Women Using Walk-in Mammography, Munachi Nwosu
Benzodiazepine Reduction Program in a Psychiatric Mental Health Setting, Tracy Pacini
Implementing the Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale to Assess Delirium in a Pediatric ICU, Leigh Paridy
Identification of Veterans Experiencing Symptoms of Mental Illness for the First Time after COVID-19 Diagnosis, Brittania Phillips
Evaluation of a DIRFloortime® Program for Autism Spectrum Disorder, Jennifer L. Pipitone
Primary Care Screening for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in the Adult Population, Carrie Plisco
Resuscitation Quality Improvement Mortality Rates, Jordan Priest
Talk to Me - a Re-standardization of Bedside Report, Lisa Randall
Increasing Adherence of Pump Integration with Electronic Medical Record Through Simulation, Judi Reeves
Discovering Hidden Signs and Symptoms of Heart Failure in the Electronic Health Record Using the Omaha System, Anita Reger
Evaluating Loneliness in an Older Adult Population, Kelli Rowland
County Youth Athletics Response to COVID-19 Pandemic, Elise Schaller
Standardizing Genomic Testing of Pancreatic Cancer in a Community Oncology Practice, Julie Marie Scott
Standardized Screening for Peripheral Artery Disease in Primary Setting, Tamara Tomlin
Bringing Hospital and Community Together: Interventions to Bridge the Transitional Care Gap, Jeremy Yates
Dissertations from 2020
The Effects of High Dose Intravenous Vitamin C in Cancer Patients, Bankole Aluko
Utilizing Mindfulness-Based Exercises to Reduce Anxiety Severity Scores According to the GAD-7, Kelly Calhoun
Tailoring Violence Prevention Programming to a Critical Care Area, Jaime Campbell
Increasing CMS Sepsis Core Measure Adherence Rates Through Virtual Consultation, Angela Cann
Diet Behaviors, Physical Activity, and Sociodemographic Factors in a Sample of Racially Diverse Adults: A Secondary Analysis of NHANES (2017-2018) Data, Fatemeh Choupani
Nurse Practitioner Student Confidence and Competence in Common Women's Health Diagnostic Procedures, Jessica Cowan
Bridging the Gap in Primary Care of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Patients, Deanna Dial
Diversity in Pre-nursing Majors and Nursing Program Applicants, Christel Fehr
The Relationship among Perfectionism, Perceived Stress, and Coping in Baccalaureate Nursing Students, Amanda Finley
Empowering Nurses of Minority in the Face of Incivility and Bullying: Through the Lens of Phenomenology, Corrine Floyd
Effect of Standardized Nurse Teaching on Patient Experience Using CAHPS®, Julie Hake
Screening and Referring for Postpartum Depression in Pediatric Primary Care, Melissa Harkins
Effects of Genetic Testing on Clinical Outcomes of Patients with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Jessica Higlen
Take 10 Program Effects on Fifth Grade Academic Achievement, Emily Janes
Improving Clinician Adherence Rates to AIMS Testing on Individuals Taking Long-Term Antipsychotics, Shavaun Johnson
A Descriptive Phenomenological Study of Body Art Patients and Their Health Care Experience, Lacee Kaufmann
Multidisciplinary Team Approach Effect On Pediatric Severe Asthma, Lila Kertz
Optimizing the Effectiveness of Peripheral Intravenous Catheters, Carrie Kollar
Implementing a Three-Minute Foot Exam for Diabetic Patients in Primary Care, Emilee Laster
Improvement in Primary Care Identification of Trauma Symptoms of Foster Care Children, Crystal Lucas
How Do Student Nurses of English Language Learner Populations Experience NCLEX-RN Style Questions?, Shawne Manies
Missed Appointment Rates And The Implication On Primary Care Practice, Kelly Martin
A Strategic Plan to Thread Genomics Competencies into Undergraduate Curriculum, Holly Mathis
Mitigating Suicide Risk Post-Discharge from Inpatient Crisis Stabilization: Safety Planning Intervention, Leighia M. McGhee
Impact of Meaningful Recognition on Work Environment Perception of Critical Care Nurses, Kristin Meinershagen
Utilization of Asthma Guidelines in Primary Care, Kate R. Miller
Screening for Delirium in the Emergency Department, Melissa Minks
The Experience of Early Mobility after One Week of Hospital-acquired Deconditioning, Lila S. Moersch
Compassion Fatigue and the Emergency Department, Alexandra Myers
Intimate Partner Violence Screening in Adolescent and Young Adult Females, Emily Myers
Impact of the Hester Davis Fall Risk Scale on Inpatient Falls, Amelia Payne
Evaluation of McGeer Criteria for UTI Determination in a Nursing Home, Julie Rehagen
Comorbidity and Quality of Life of HIV-Positive Adults Living in Supportive Housing, Rose Sharp
Evaluation of a Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Care Coordination Program, Carrie Smith
Sustainability of an Outpatient Antibiotic Stewardship Program, Kristin Smith
Community Health Nurse Educators and Disaster Nursing Education, Jody Spiess
Utilizing High Flow Oxygen Therapy In Infants With Bronchiolitis, Sarah Ulses
Increasing Patient Adherence to Gestational Weight Gain Goals in Pregnancy, Annie Vining
Utilizing Wellness Champions as a Faith-Based Initiative for Mental Health Promotion, Tracy M. Webster Cooley
Evaluation of Sleep Hygiene Checklist for Delirium in an Intensive Care Unit, Ying Wei
Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems in a Psychiatry Practice, Treacy Williams
Dissertations from 2019
A Quality Improvement Study on Missed Appointment Management in Primary Care, Aunye' Dina Amos
Evaluating Controlled Substance Documentation in an Electronic Medical Record, Delora Brooks
Evaluating the Delivery of Diabetes-Related Care Among the Asian Population, Lyly Bui
Depression Screening in Antepartum Females, Michelle Burk
Primary Care Delays in Underserved Areas: A Strategic Plan to Improve Access to Care, Debra Connell-Dent
Fathers' Experiences with Their Premature Infants or Unhealthy Neonates, Lisa Cummings
Loss of a Sibling: A Phenomenological Exploration of the Experiences of School-aged children, Barbara Dixon