DNP Projects from 2021
Behavioral Health Patients and Agitation in the Emergency Department: A Synthesis of Literature, Adam Pelzl
Implementation of an Agitation Scale in Three Emergency Departments in an Urban Area of Northern California, Adam Pelzl
Targeting Pre-Operative Booking Processes to Decrease Risks of "Never Events", Rebecca Lynn Poths and Rebecca Lynn Poths
Building Excellence through Shared Governance and Continuous Process Improvement, Deborah Reitter
Streamlining Care for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Siavash Rostami Jafarabad
Nurse Practitioner-Led Care Pods: A Team Communication Enhancement Model, Miranda Saint-Louis and Miranda Saint Louis
Use of Simulation to Improve Nurse's Response to COVID-19 Code Blue: A Literature Review, Charity Shelton
Using Simulation to Improve COVID-19 Code Blue Outcomes, Charity Shelton
Utilizing Group Prenatal Care to Support Underserved Pregnant Women, Kathleen Shrader
Utilizing Tracer Methodology to Evaluate the Effectiveness of a Hospital Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, Christine Smyth
Patient Placement Matters: The Impact of Unnecessary Lateral Movement on Patients, Jacqueline Strinden
The Effects of Naloxone Education Among Adults in Alameda County, Patricia Ronnica Tinglin
Prevention of Abusive Head Trauma Using an Educational Program for Parents/Caregivers, camile williams
Utilizing a Stress and Coping Model into a Preventive Abusive Head Trauma Parent/Caregiver Educational Program, Camile Williams
Successfully Spreading Improvement Work Using a Proven Framework, Rachel Lynn Wyatt
DNP Projects from 2020
Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Insertion for Nurse Practitioners, Alvin Joseph Abad
Preconception Screening for Family Planning, Nnenna Abaeze
Pre-conception Screening Tool, Nnenna Abaeze
Healthcare Provider Education: Adult Jamaicans with Type 2 Diabetes, PATRICIA ANDERSON
Bisphenol-A (BPA) and Breast Cancer: Utilizing Risk Assessment and Education to Improve Preventative Care, Ashley Catherine Babcock
Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Diabetes Management During Pregnancy, Nicole Beamish
Workplace Violence: An Urgent Call for Integrated Staff Education in Acute Care Hospitals, Nicole Bellisario
Valley Fever: Education for Primary Care Providers and Allied Health Care Professionals, Michelle Elizabeth Bergen
Improving Clinicians’ Access to Patient Education and VA Resource Information, Ella Bermudez
Reducing Frustration with Wait Times Utilizing Technology and Education: A Patient Satisfaction Improvement Model, Tiffany Brown
Identification of Victims of Human Trafficking: Leading Change through a Global Pandemic, Connie Clemmons-Brown
Earlier Palliative Care Referrals for Nephrology Patients, Jerold Cohen
Chief Nurse Executive Work Engagement: System Leadership Through a Natural Disaster, Strike, and Pandemic, Ryan Fuller
Program Implementation for New Graduate Nurses to go from Moral Distress to Moral Courage and Beyond, Melinda Furrer
Wound and Stoma Care Education for Primary Care Providers, Deanna Garza
Transformational Leadership for Frontline Leaders, Marta L. Hudson
USP <800> Compliance: A Hazardous Drug Safe Handling PPE Toolkit for Infusion Nurses, Cynthia Huff
USP<800> Compliance: A Hazardous Drug Safe-Handling Quality Improvement Project for Ambulatory Care Infusion Nurses, Cynthia Huff
Preceptor as Frontline Leader Utilizing Emotional Intelligence, Dwanette Judkins
Technology-Based End-of-Life Planning for an Underserved Population, Haley Kirkpatrick
An Online Self-Directed Learning Module for Regional Stroke Survey Success, Winchell Rodriguez Kuttner
Application of Sustainability Framework for Quality Improvement in an Integrated Health System, Cristine Lacerna
Using Simulation for Oncology Nursing Competency Evaluation in Hospitals, DANA N. LITTLEPAGE
Using Simulation for Oncology Nursing Competency Evaluation in Hospitals, DANA LITTLEPGE
Optimizing Screening Mammography: Educating Underserved Individuals with Limited English Proficiency, Yao Luo
Improving Clinical Communication and Collaboration Through Technology, Michelle Machon
Initiating PrEP in Primary Care: Addressing the Adolescent and Young Adult High Risk Populations, Igor G. Mocorro
Fall Reduction Project in a Skilled Nursing Facility, Jalpa Patel
Implementing Virtual Sitters to Reduce Falls and Sitter Costs, Asia QuoVadis Williams Plahar
Implementation of Artificial Intelligence Initiated Rapid Responses to Reduce In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest, Alicia Potolsky
A Performance Improvement Nursing Fellowship to Enhance Timely Access to Care, Cheryl Reinking
Competency-Based Practicum Evaluation Tools for Family Nurse Practitioner Programs, Angelica Renteria
#Leadershipaccelerated: A Coach Mindset Focused Leadership Development Program, Diane Rindlisbacher
Illicit Substance Use in Acute Care Hospitals: Creating a Safe Environment, Christina Sanford
Improving Nurse Engagement through Unit Practice Councils, Pavna Sloan
Improving Nurse Engagement Through Unit Practice Councils: A Literature Review, Pavna Sloan
Unaddressed Challenges for the “Most Honest and Ethical Profession:” A Pilot Study of Web-Based Learning Strategies to Prevent Moral Distress, Kelly Straight
Wound Care Education for Primary Care Providers at a Regional Medical Center, Zaira Torres
An Education Program for Novice Nurses to Increase Case Management Knowledge, Emily Trefethen
Creating a Thriving Informatics Culture, Nicholas Webb
Reducing the Second Victim Phenomenon: Promoting Healing with Caritas Coaching, Shanda N. Whittle
Eliminating Barriers to Chinese American Diabetic Patients: Implementation of Diabetic Cantonese Group Visits, Sabrina Wong
Development of a Disaster Preparation Toolkit to Improve Community Resilience, Tiffany Wong
Evidence-based Suicide Screening and Prevention Protocol for Licensed Nursing Staff, Rose Zhang
Evidence-based Suicide Assessment and Prevention Training for Licensed Nursing Staff, Rose Waithira Zhang DNP(c), MSN-FNP-BC, BSN, RN
DNP Projects from 2019
Caring Science Education: The Essence of Professional Practice for the Registered Nurse, Linda C. Ackerman
Collaborative Care in College Health: Care Team Training to Support Improved Integration, Elizabeth Adams
Implementing Foot Care Program in a Rural Clinic, Maliheh Bakhshi
Coaching Nurse Leaders in Conflict Management and Team Building to Improve Retention, Jeanette Black
Improving Nurse-Physician Collaboration: Building an Infrastructure of Support, Marshall Blue
Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health Course: A Mixed Media Intervention and Quality Improvement Project in a School-Based Setting, Stephanie Calabrese
Implementation of a Mentor Program to Support Nurse Retention: A Pilot Project, Lucy Camarena
Clinical Pathway Adoption to Aid in Medication Calendar Procurement in a Pediatric Oncology Clinic, Cinnamon R. Chavez
A Toolkit for Administration of Antipsychotic Medications in Nursing Homes, Nino Dantes Flores
Applying the Model of Interrelationship Environments and Outcomes to Simulation for Nurse Leaders to Enhance the Professional Practice Work Environment: Creating a Mile One Nurse Leadership Simulation Toolkit, Alicia Garcia-Cisneros
Expanding Magnetic Resonance Imaging Access for Patients with Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices, Rosalie Geronimo
School-Based Mental Health Screening: Improving Outcomes Through Interprofessional Communication and Collaboration, Tiffany Gishizky
Standardizing Mammogram Screening in Primary Care: Integrating an Evidence Based Approach, Lacrisha Go
Improving Access to Youth-Friendly Health Services in a Rural California Community, Elena Higley
Increasing Nursing Policy and Advocacy Engagement, Marketa Houskova
LARC Method Appropriateness in Substance Use Treatment: A Quality Improvement Project for Integrated Care, Malia Johnson DNP, FNP; Alexa Curtis PhD, FNP-BC; and Neda Afshar DNP, FNP-C, MSN, CGRN
Nursing Leadership Beyond 2020: A Succession Plan, Janet Jule
DNP Project: Development of a Nurse-Led Pop-Up Clinic Model in San Diego, Jennifer King
Strengthening the Advanced Practice Clinician Workforce Pipeline Through Preceptor Education and Support, Tarina Levitt-Trujillo
Developing a Culturally Tailored Support Program for Chinese Cancer Patients, Yan Li
A Quality Improvement Project to Implement Shared Medical Appointments for the Management of Type 2 Diabetes in Latino Patients, Denisse Maldonado
Enhancing Health Literacy Using Teach Back Method to Increase Patient Adherence to, Tram Mendoza
Nursing Practice Meets Theory, Debra J. Morton
Operationalizing a Theoretical Framework to Improve Patient Perception of Care, Debra J. Morton
Implementation of a Simulation-based Interprofessional Patient Safety Program, Mariko Nowicki
Hepatitis C Treatment in High Risk Patients: Implementation of a Successful Community Focused Program, Annie Pedlar and Jodie Sandhu DNP, FNP-C
Increasing Long Acting Reversible Contraception Use in Primary Care: Removing the Barriers, Jessamyn Phillips
Enhancing Nutrition Education for School Aged Children; a Preventive Health Measure and Quality Improvement Project, Fanny M. Powell
Increasing Utilization of Motivational Interviewing to Promote Pediatric Oral Health, Ulyses Reamico
Burnout, Depression and Suicide Prevention for Nurses in High-Intensity Settings, April Ritchie
Burnout, Depression and Suicide Prevention for Nursing Staff in High-Intensity Settings, April Ritchie
Reducing Critical Care Nurse Distress During End-of-Life Care: Change of Practice Intervention, Alexis S. Roschitsch-Preszlowski
Adopting Complex Case Management Competencies, Phyllis Stark
Nurse Manager Succession Planning: Building a Leadership Pipeline for the Future, Katie Stephens
The Impact of a Nurse Engagement Model Implementation on Patient Outcomes, Karen Strauman
Improving Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Screening at a Safety-Net Primary Care Clinic, Uwaezu J. Umeh
Addressing Childhood Obesity in a Rural Community Using Motivational Interviewing, Chituru Uwaoma
