Theses, Dissertations, and Projects from 2020
Discharge Opioid Guidelines for the Postpartum Woman, Chelsea Marie Pierce
Assessing the Need for Mental Health Interventions Within the Law Enforcement Community, Lizzi Varga Reinard
CVD Screening Protocol for History of Hypertension in Pregnancy, Wendy E. Rodgers, Marissa P. Mahan, and Jamie Y. Welty
Preventing Substance Use Disorder in Anesthesia Providers, Tyson Rogers
Patient Assessment and Provider Education Regarding Antibiotic Use in the Treatment of Viral URIs in the Urgent Care Setting, Ashlee Schoby and Candra D. Hulskotter
Developing and Implementing Guidelines for Amniotic Fluid Embolism, Clayton Shick
Investigation and Evaluation of SRNA Barriers to IANA Engagement, Brittany Smith
Improving the Process of Making Preoperative Home-Medication Recommendations, Andrew Standefer
Laryngotracheal Stenosis, Kelsey Stuckey
Developing the PEDIS Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea Screening Tool, Steven Sumpter
Managing, Mitigating and Minimizing Patient Violence in the Emergency Department, Denise Thompson
Development of a Propofol Administration Protocol for Soy or Egg-Allergic Patients, Kayla Tisza
Diabetes Management, Christina Varady
Efforts to Improve Breast Cancer Screening in a Rural Primary Care Clinic, Michelle Voudrie and Simi Dhillon
Perioperative Advanced Directives, Derek Washer
Improving Perioperative Anxiety and Pain: Development of a Music Therapy Protocol, Rhyz Wilson
Hepatitis C Screening Protocol in a Rural Primary Care Setting, Katie C. Wollerman and Mackenzie M. Bowers
Sharp Safety and Supply Containment in Procedural Areas, Ariel Wright
Theses, Dissertations, and Projects from 2019
Integration of Mental Heath Screening Protocol in Primary Care for Patients Who Have Experienced Traumatic Events, Karra N. Adams
Implementing Routine HIV Testing and Prevention in a Primary Care Setting, Michelle Bassett
Enhancing IANA Member Communication & Engagement, Bart Bowers
Improving Allergy Immunotherapy Adherence, Amy Branham
Utilizing Simulation to Implement Cognitive Aids in The Operating Room, Kaitlyn Brown
Physical Activity Group on an Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit, Patricia Brown
The Implementation of a Behavioral Intervention Program in Obese Elderly Patients, Zandra Brown
Managing Chronic Back Pain in a Rural Primary Care Setting, Cassandra Chambers and Kaitlin E. Behnken
Utilizing Team-Based Care to Improve Rural Cardiovascular Care, Amanda Clouser, Kastin Engeling, and Kris Rhodes
Ethical Considerations in Short Term Global Health Experiences, Sheri Compton-McBride
Introducing Enhanced Recovery After Surgery for Colorectal Procedures: Development of an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocol, Vincent Compton
Improving Acute Pain Management: Development of an Adult Dexmedetomidine Infusion Protocol, Timothy Denney
Implementation of a Medication Near-Miss Reporting System, Jamie Deubel
Depression Screening in the Primary Care Setting, Colleen Dostal and Stephanie Boerding
Implementation of Crisis Checklists in the Operating Room, Gregory S. Feilner
Increasing Utilization and Awareness of an Existing Patient Portal Application, Amanda Graham and Jessica L. Schnebly
Implementing an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocol in a Critical Access Hospital, Joseph Grazaitis
Implementation of Emergency Severity Index Training to Improve Accuracy of Triage Levels, Erinn Hileman and Douglas McKain
Implementation of a High-Fidelity Simulation Day for Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists: Program Development and Evaluation Project, Abby Klaus and Carly Rambo
Improving Acute Pain Management for Pediatric Patients: Development of a Ketamine Infusion Protocol, Oksana Koeppen
Mindfulness-based stress reduction activities via smartphone in advanced practice providers: A pilot quality improvement project to reduce perceived stress, burnout, and intent to leave, Cynthia L. Larsen-Bednarchik
Hepatitis C Virus Screening and Treatment, Dani Loftus, Emily Machens, and Crista Jamous
Transition of Care from Pediatrics to Adult Health Care, Heather Mahsman and Holly J. Henderson
Clinical Guideline Based Interventions to Increase Smoking Cessation Success in Primary Care, Chloe Marth
Heart Failure Knowledge among CNAs in a Skilled Nursing Facility: A Pilot Project, Amanda McDannald
Development and Evaluation of a Malignant Hyperthermia Computer Based Learning Project, Andrew Miller
Hand-off Tool Implementation in Post-Anesthesia Care, Benjamin Nash
Adequate Pain Control with Ofirmev to Minimize Narcotics Consumption and its Side Effects, GIDEON NKRUMAH
Supraclavicular Blocks for the Treatment of Distal Injuries in the Upper Extremity in the Emergency Department, Patrick O'Brien
Treating Acute Bronchitis in Primary Care, Haylie Patterson and Stacy Wieland
Improving Patient Education on Spinal Anesthesia: An Assessment of a Patient Educational Program, Nicholas Raburn
Transitioning Pediatric Patients with Special Needs, Dimi Resch
Labor Management Protocol for Parturients on Buprenorphine, Erik Sanders
Unraveling Sex Trafficking through Screening and Referrals, Rebecca Sarabia
Improving Perioperative Warming of Surgical Patients: Implementation of a Warming Protocol, Maghy Schrage
Conducting a Root Cause Analysis to Improve Patient Selection Process, Tanisha Tillman
Update of blood transfusion protocols at a regional hospital in rural Illinois, Kendra Tracy
Popliteal Blocks for the Treatment of Distal Injuries in the Lower Extremity in the Emergency Department, Jacob Turner
Why won't this heal?: Actinomyces and wounds, Christina Wagener
Improving Perioperative Pain Management: Development of an Adult Lidocaine Infusion Protocol, Kelsey Wallace
Improving Emergence and Awaken Time in the Obese Population: Development of a Desflurane Protocol in the Obese Population, Nikki Watson
Improving Acute Postoperative Pain Management for the Pediatric Patient: Guidelines on the Use of Intravenous Dexmedetomidine, Jenna Winters
Assessing Palliative Care Needs in Residents with Alzheimer's, Emily Yarnell
Theses, Dissertations, and Projects from 2018
Adult naloxone administration protocol, Samuel S. Adhikari
Transitioning with Grace: Improving Quality of Life for Comfort Care Patients in the Intensive Care Unit, Melissa Ashley
Strong Recommendation Towards HPV Vaccination, Danielle Bogue
Improving Infection Management of the Institutionalized Elderly, Jovel Angela Viloria Broqueza
Developing an Online Wellness Curriculum for Nurse Anesthesia Students, Gina Calvanese and Jamie Rynearson
Diabetic Foot Screening Tool: Utility in a Busy Primary Care Setting, Crystal A. Cusanelli
Effects of Transitional Care Management on Hospital Readmissions, Samantha Dunkirk
Promoting Antibiotic Stewardship for UTI Management in Long Term Care Residents through Standardized Clinical Practice Guidelines., Juliana M. Enoakpa
Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block for Post-Dural Puncture Headache Treatment, Wesley Gallagher
Effect of Nurse-Developed Dyspnea Improvement Education on Home Health Patients, Teresa Gough and Nevin Ozyurt
Lung Protective Ventilation During General Anesthesia: A Staff Education Project, Carrie L. Hasenstab
Patient Care Advocacy Through Electronic Communication, Jared T. Holton and Scott A. Kahre
Training Plan for Anesthesia Information Management Systems (AIMS), Omololu Kaffy Kafisanwo
Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity Management: An Assessment of Simulation-Based Staff Education, Kevin L. Kanallakan
Developing a Ketamine Infusion Protocol to Treat Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Nikolas M. Kozul
Promoting Empowerment and Innovation: A Technology Initiative, Theresa Marcotte
Standardized Patient Handoff Tool, Matthew Marten
Introduction of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery for Colorectal Surgical Patients: A Quality Improvement Project, Amanda R. McVey
The Effectiveness of Implementing a Diabetic Checklist to Improve Patient Care Documentation, Evans Mutua and Edwilyn Colwell
Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block Protocol for Hip Fracture, M. Ray Nordyke
Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Staff Educational Program and Protocol, Aaron Michael Quach
The Effect of Home Health Interventions on Hospital Readmission Rates in Patients with Congestive Heart Failure, Lindsay Reavis
Enhanced Recovery After Orthopedic Surgery In Total Hips and Knees, Christine Rigg
Protocol Development in the OR: Lessons Learned, Megan Sims
The Implementation of a Health Blog at a Community College, Colin M. Solomon and Roxanne Strohbeck
Sugammadex Protocol, Brenna M. Thomas
Overcoming Barriers for the Implementation of Evidence-Based Practice through Journal Clubs, Regina Thomas
Assessment of the Validity of Patient-Stated Allergies: De-labeling and Education, Tawny Thomas and Angelina Leitschuh
Diabetes Education, Audra Trump
A Retrospective Analysis of an Opiate Education and Naloxone Distribution Program, Ashley M. Tyler
Implementation of High Blood Pressure Guidelines in Clinical Practice, Jessica Walker
Effects of a Multi-Tiered Approach to Impact Immunization Compliance of Students Attending a Medium-Sized Public University, Emily Watson, Stephanie Muertz, and Kate Traum
Postoperative Delirium Education, Aaron Wede
Theses, Dissertations, and Projects from 2016
A Pilot Project of Art and Eating Disorders: A Self-Advocacy Campaign Through Video Narratives, Sarah Pray