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Dissertations from 2020
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
Referrals to an Opioid Overdose Program with EMS Involvement: Comparing Treatment Outcomes, Courtney Haas
Education-Based Interventions Effects on 30-day Readmission Rates for Patients with COPD, Gina Hand-Eoloff
A Vaccine Administration Training Program to Increase Adolescent Vaccination Rates, Claire Jensen
Decreasing Opioid Overprescription Following Outpatient Gynecology Surgery, Monica Kistler
Nitrous Oxide Use For Minor But Painful Pediatric Procedures, Samantha Kremer
Race-based Trauma Care Training for Veteran’s Health Administration Nurse Practitioners, Vanessa Loyd
Implementation of Oral Health Recommendations in Pediatric Primary Care, Kelly Lucash
Reducing CAUTIs in a Neurological ICU, Claire McKee
The Influence of Stressful Life Events on the Development of Type 2 Diabetes, Joshua Minks
A Quality Initiative to Reduce Pneumonia Readmissions and Mortality in Older Adults, Terri Morris
Depression in HIV-positive Individuals Living in a Residential Housing Community, Danielle Njeri
Screening For Sexually Transmitted Infections In Adolescents, Millicent Palacios
Barriers to Mental Health Treatment in Patients Referred by Primary Care, Rebecca Palmer
Implementation of the Integrated Palliative Outcome Scale (IPOS) into Palliative Care Practice, Lisa A. Pezold
Adult-Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Fellowship For The Veterans Health Administration, Karen Scaglione
A Rural Telehealth Objective Structured Clinical Examination, Devon Schlottach
Dysphagia Screening to Prevent Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia Rates, Namneet Sekhon
Identifying Potential Predictors of Health Literacy and Steps Taken to Pursue Kidney Transplant Among African-Americans on Dialysis, Stacy Skelton
Management and Support of Uninsured Patients with Diabetes Type II Within a Nurse Managed Clinic, Emma Spencer
Improving Maternal Outcomes through Labetalol Algorithm Utilization for Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy, Hailee B. Taylor
A Behavioral Weight Loss Program for Low-Income Adults with Obesity and HIV, Sophai Thach
Examining Opioid Ordering Rates of Advanced Practice Providers in an Emergency Department, Bridgette Thompson
Perioperative Antimicrobial Prophylaxis in Vascular Surgery: A Quality Assessment and Improvement Project, Brian Torres
A Survey of Healthcare Workers on Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Resource Availability, Utilization, and Adherence, Kimberly Waltrip
Improving Access to Mental Health Care with Nurse Practitioners, Jessica Whelan
Dissertations from 2018
Optimizing the Involvement of Women with Opioid Use Disorder in the Care of Their Infants Experiencing Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, Rebecca Boedeker
Nurse-led Triage Clinic in an HIV Supportive Housing Apartment Community, Sally Breen
Traumatic Brain Injuries: A Telehealth Alternative for Veterans, Jessica Dickman
Implementing a CAPS Simulation to Increase Nursing Education Practice Students’ Self-awareness of Attitudes and Beliefs about Poverty, Melissa Ehmke
Aligning With Patient-Centered Medical Home Standards: Depression Screening in Women's Health, Charity Galgani
Assessing the Impact of Practice Transition on Advance Practice Registered Nurse’s Job Stress and Job Satisfaction, Patricia E. Hendrickson
Permanent Housing and On-Site Nursing Care: Effects on Homeless Individuals with HIV and Other Cormorbidities, Lynelle Hinden
Measurements That Matter: Assessment & Management of the Symptoms of Chronic Illness Using the Integrated Palliative Outcome Scale (IPOS), Deborah Jeffery
The Meaning of a Family History of Colorectal Cancer in Black Families in the United States, Cassandra Loggins
An Exploration of NICU Nursing Staff Perspective on the Change from Pod to Private Room Patient Care, Julie Nickles
Implementing the CDCs Core Elements of Outpatient Antibiotic Stewardship Program into the Urgent Care, Deanna Powelson
Implementation of National Pediatric Guidelines to Prevent Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting in Children with Cancer, Taryn Sandheinrich
Assessment of Nursing Knowledge Before and After Implementation of Educational Intervention on Heart Failure, Sarah Scott
Aligning with Patient-Centered Medical Home Standards: Depression Screening in Primary Care, Elizabeth Segura
Eye Examination:Satisfying a Quality Care Measure in Diabetes, Meera Shekar
Evaluation of a Youth Emergency Room Enhancement Program for Behavioral Health, Anne Thatcher
Prophylactic Antibiotic Use in Female Patients With Pelvic Floor Reconstructive Surgery: A Retrospective Comparative Effectiveness Study, Courtney E. Turnbough
Predictors of First Semester Baccalaureate Nursing Student Academic Success, Julie Twidwell
Alternatives in Magnesium Sulfate Treatment Courses: An Investigation of Physician Prescribing Behaviors, Erin Williams
Dissertations from 2017
Predictors of Cognitive Function Among Cognitively Impaired Older African Americans Living in Congregate Residential Settings, Zyra Daffodil Apugan
A Healthcare Provider Needs Assessment Regarding Transgender Patient Health for a Student Health Services Center, Dorothy J. Cochran
Monitoring Patient Safety in the Recovery Room, Gail Davis
Implementation of the National Asthma Guidelines in a Residential Pediatric Clinic, Patricia A. Foster-Staples
Improving New Graduate Critical Care Nurse Practitioner Knowledge and Retention Using a Dedicated Orientation and Mentoring Program, Katherine Huffer
The Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Missouri: An Analysis of Needs Assessment, Jessica L. Mann
Implementation of a Daily Checklist to Improve Patient Safety and Quality of Care in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Catherine Reese
The Effectiveness of Combined Appointments and Influenza Immunization Rates in a Rural WIC Population, Lisa L. Sitler
A Functional Algorithm for Weight Loss and Obesity Practice: Guide for Clinical Decision-Making for Treating Women, Jennifer A. Tice Williams
Dissertations from 2016
Examining the Barriers and Facilitators of Breastfeeding Duration Among Active-Duty Military Mothers, Andrea Lynn Farwell
Implementation of Sleep Assessment Questionnaire in College Health and Counseling Visits: A Quality Improvement Pilot, Sarah Ruth Jackson
The Lived Experience of Urban Plus-Sized Black Women in a Midwestern City, Jolene Johnson Lynn
Identifying the Complexity of Bipolar Disorder, Brandie Marie Stiles
Body Image and Anthropometric Measurements in Bariatric Surgery Patients, Julie Ann Varns
Improving Veteran access to heart failure specialty care: a change model project, Mark Bird Whelchel
Dissertations from 2015
The Effect of HIV Knowledge and HIV Attitudes on African American Women’s Decision to HIV Test, Lisa Ann Green
Transitioning Teens with Diabetes to AdulT Healthcare, Rebecca Ann Meyer
Screening the Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver for Sleep Apnea, Dianna Ohlman
Retrospective Electronic Health Record Review of Preoperative Screening of Candidates for Total Joint Replacement, Jill Ann Rude
Dissertations from 2014
Assessing the Monitoring and Management of Overweight and Obesity in Children Hospitalized for Asthma, Anne E. Borgmeyer