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Showing 1 to 20 of 318 for “"Doctor of Nursing Practice--DNP"”.
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Doctor of nursing practice (DNP) quality improvement (QI) project : implementation of a nurse-driven bedside swallow screening protocol in a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU)
… with delayed oral intake, prolonged length of stay, and increased risk of complications. In pediatric intensive care units (PICUs), reliance on speech-language pathology (SLP) consultation may delay timely evaluation and intervention. Standardized nurse-driven bedside swallow screening …
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The Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of a Transgender Health Resource Bundle
… disparities that can negatively impact quality of life. Healthcare barriers due to gender based discrimination and lack of medical insurance and culturally competent providers contribute to low levels of access to preventative health care screenings, resulting in sub-optimal health outcomes. The …
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Perinatal depression screening program evaluation
… PMADs can be detrimental to the long-term health of both mothers and infants. The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is an effective and well-accepted screening method for identifying PMADs. The findings from a literature review emphasized the clinical importance of screening as well as …
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Development of a Clinical Practice Guideline for Monitoring Neuromuscular Blockade
… adequate recovery, there is a higher incidence of respiratory complications. Newer technology has made objective neuromuscular junction monitoring more available and affordable than in the past. The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project was to develop a clinical practice …
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Ketamine Infusions for Treatment-Resistant Major Depressive Disorder
Purpose: The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project is to educate mental health professionals at Peak Wellness Center in southeast Wyoming about intravenous ketamine for treatment-resistant major depressive disorder.Background: Intravenous ketamine has been used for several years …
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Improving Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Team Rounding
University of Washington Abstract Improving Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Team Rounding Mikka Marun Uehara, BSN, RN, DNP-AGNP-PC Student Chair of the Supervisory Committee:Elizabeth Bridges, PhD, RN, CCNS, FCCM, FAAN Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Informatics Eeeseung Byun, PhD, RN …
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Establishing An Infrastructure For Nursing Innovation In A Large Urban Magnet®hospital
<p>Problem and Context: Despite nursing's potential to contribute valuable solutions to healthcare challenges, dedicated nursing innovation development programs are scarce. This scarcity, compounded by a lack of nursing leadership competencies in fostering innovation, inhibits nurses' ability to …
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The implementation of a webinar strategy for sharing health messaging to improve vaccination rates for adults in rural communities of Michigan
… general population. This has led to higher rates of vaccine preventable diseases in rural populations. Low immunization rates are a multifaceted issue and require an evidence-based approach to provide education for the public in an effort to combat vaccination hesitancy and misinformation with a …
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Improving self-management in pregnancy
… to enhance knowledge and promote understanding of the maternal changes and conditions commonly associated with pregnancy. Improving educational material includes adapting the presentation and dispersion of the material according to the education level of the patient/learner. This patient …
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Educating Teens on the Risks of Vaping: A QI Project
Background: As the dangers of traditional tobacco cigarettes were publicly realized, rates of cigarette smoking declined; however, the use of electronic cigarettes (vape devices) has increased, especially among the minor population. An abundance of misinformation about the dangers and risks of …
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Readmission Reduction Of 1st Year Transplant Recipients
<p>Abstract Readmission Reduction of 1st Year Transplant Recipients Clear communication with patients at their health-literacy level improves patient outcomes, fosters trust, and is associated with readmission reduction. Readmission of transplant recipients are correlated with morbidity, medical …
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DNP project : improving childhood wellness knowledge in a mid-Michigan community
… five children in the United States and over 32% of children in Michigan, with significant physical, psychological, and financial consequences, particularly among lower-income populations. Despite successful school-based interventions, gaps remain in accessible, community-based prevention efforts. …
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Development, Implementation and Evaluation of a Screening Mammography Program
… national women’s health centers, primary care practices and cancer control organizations such as the American Cancer Society (ACS). The cancer care continuum includes the spectrum of prevention/risk reduction, early detection, treatment, and living with the diagnosis. Currently there are no …
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Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening: A Quality Improvement Project
… to have a significant impact on the lives of many women. Cancer screenings are crucial for early detection and treatment; however, the lack of cancer screenings have been associated with many factors related to patient adherence. Communication built on enriching interpersonal relationships …
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Training Pre-Licensure Nursing Students As First Responders In Clinical Emergencies
… conditions are deteriorating. However, most nursing programs do not include education about the role of first responders during clinical emergencies in the pre-licensure curricula. A literature search shows positive outcomes of increased knowledge, skills competences, and confidence, and that …
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The Role of Higher Education in Advancing Nurse Practitioners: A Look at the Institutional Decision Calculus of a Health Sciences University
In 2004, professional nursing joined the ranks of other health professions by altering accreditation standards for nurse practitioners, which now mandate that their terminal degree advance beyond the master's degree currently required for the doctor of nursing practice (DNP). This research examines …
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A quality improvement project for post-COVID-19 patients through reminder phone calls
Background and Review of Literature: COVID-19 is a devastating illness that has detrimental health, financial and emotional consequences. Healthcare providers are utilizing questionnaires such as the PROMIS-29 form to help guide management of long term symptoms. Calling patients prior to their …
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Using Multi-Modal Education in a Public Health System to Increase Rates of Cervical Cancer Screening
… the 1950’s, and is linked to decreased rates of cervical cancer, national screening rates are still below the national target screening rate. In Contra Costa County (CCC), the current cervical cancer screening rate is 50.92% (Contra Costa Health Services [CCHS], 2016a). This is far below the …
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Improving Care of Assisted Living Residents with Dementia Through a Competency-Based Behavioral Training Curriculum for Assisted Living Caregivers
<p>Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) are common among residents of assisted living facilities. Inadequately managed symptoms of BPSD can lead to problematic behaviors with significant consequences for patients and caregivers. Non-pharmacologic approaches to the management of …
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Optimizing Treatment for Depression: Integrating TMS and Ketamine Through Provider and Clinical Staff Education
This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project aimed to evaluate the impact of an educational intervention created to improve mental health care providers, nurses, and other clinical staff's knowledge of the combined use of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and ketamine for treating …
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