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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

DNP Projects from 2025 2025

Implementation of a nurse-led service to improve venous ulcer healing time and access, Amaka Akinade

Increasing the uptake of arteriovenous fistulas in hemodialysis patients through a patient navigator pathway, Aderonke Badejogbin

The impact of hip fracture multimodal pain management on mobilization and length of stay for hospitalized older adults, Donna Mangruen

Evaluation of a remote blood pressure monitoring program, Angela V. Murphy

How sweet it is : implementation of a web-based application to assist with adherence to diabetes treatment and improve glycemic control, Jennifer Rohrborn

Establishing early postpartum visits to identify hypertensive complications in patients with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and postpartum hypertension, Sonia M. Tavaska

Integrating a prediabetes risk screening test in primary care: impact on referrals to diabetes prevention programs, Jackie Warner

DNP Projects from 2024 2024

Implementing a protocol to increase the uptake of the HPV vaccine, Erica K. Bartee

Capture of patient-reported outcomes data to trigger a clinical decision support system feature in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease management, LaRica Brady

A systematic comprehensive pressure injury (PI) preventive plan to guide care, Bertha Calloway

A quality improvement project : improving sexually transmitted infection screening, treatment and contraceptive initiation and continuation in a carceral setting, Kirstin Carhart

Evaluation of a faculty-coach model to decrease attrition and increase the NCLEX-RN pass rate, Tammy Clemmons

Implementing a donor human milk protocol to improve exclusive breastfeeding rates, Theresa Davis

Cystic fibrosis transition program to improve patient disease self-management and independent health care utilization, Cynthia Driskill

Implementing a preventive reproductive screening and intervention program in a primary care clinic to improve women’s health during the preconception period, Wienelmine Estime-Joiner

Informed consent for research : a clinical practice change project, Wendy Hayes

Referral protocol for women at high risk for breast cancer, Ashley Johnson

Implementation of a pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) screening and referral protocol in emergency department patients, Alisha D. Kimber

Increasing the uptake of palliative care for patients with COPD through community-based referrals : a clinical practice change, Corey B. Lofton

Increasing type 2 diabetes mellitus self-efficacy in a rural primary care clinic using telehealth education, Courtney McCarty

Increasing pneumonia vaccine uptake at a family medical practice in Saint Petersburg, Florida, Nicholas Potnis

Implementation of a protocol to prevent moderate or severe alcohol withdrawal syndrome in hospitalized patients, Lesley Rehak

Improving access to diabetes self-care education in underserved patients with poorly controlled diabetes, Carissa Searcy

Practice change by implementing a standardized checklist during informed consent and improving effective communication, patient understanding and satisfaction, and continued enrollment, Simone Shirley

Effects of a nurse-driven delirium prevention bundle in a step-down ICU, Judson Smith

Impact of an integrated yoga and body image program on body image, self-esteem, and physical activity in African American adolescent girls, Natalie Thompson

Implementing a monitoring checklist for veterans diagnosed with congestive heart failure, Gerald Ubaka

Decreasing the incidence of delirium in the hospitalized trauma intensive care patient over age 65, Tracy Porter Valenzuela

DNP Projects from 2023 2023

A program evaluation of advanced care at home, Tandra C. Ayankoya

Art therapy via telehealth for improvement in depressive symptoms, Sydney Barfield

Telehealth implementation as a solution to improving access to care for chronic disease : a program evaluation, Adrienne Barrett

Improving coronavirus recognition and management in adults in the primary care setting : a practice change project, Kira Bloxom

Implementing a virtual sitter program to reduce patient falls and cost, Michelle Charles

Reducing hospital acquired pressure injuries using an air-assisted repositioning device, Sara Couey

Implementation of a body dysmorphic disorder screening protocol in an aesthetic office prior to rhinoplasty, Katherine Dellangelo

Prevention of false-positive central line-associated bloodstream infections in adult patients in the medical intensive care unit, Jennifer Ghidini

Increasing hepatitis C virus screening in a community health center : a clinical practice change initiative, Chassity B. Greer

Implementation of a comprehensive hypertension protocol : impact on clinician practice and patient outcomes, Kiana Heron

Improving early identification of sepsis and compliance of the core measures in the elderly population, Katelyn Hood

Implementation of an alcohol screening tool and a treatment referral protocol by providers at an adult outpatient mental health clinic, Jocelyn Jingwa

Implementing a standardized sexual history screening tool for STI and HIV prevention, Francis Kovac

Increasing type 2 diabetes screening and treatment rates at a community clinic, Melanie B. Looser

Utilization of a screening protocol to increase chlamydia screening rates in female patients in a university clinic, Brittnay K. Mitchell

The impact of a palliative care symptom screening program on cancer pain in an acute care setting, Brett Snodgrass

In a free, rural primary care practice : implementation and evaluation of a depression screening tool for adult individuals in rural primary care, Amy Snow

Implementation of an evidence-based practice change to impact medication adherence for patients with anxiety and depression, Julienne Thomas

Implementation of an alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency screening protocol in an outpatient pulmonary clinic, Kelly Vazquez

The use of technology to increase physical activity and improve diabetic control in older adults, Grace Zills

DNP Projects from 2020 2020

Securing payment for services provided by advanced practice nurses : framework for organizations, Lisa Fournace

Implementation of depression screening : primary care clinic serving a culturally diverse population, Mark Francom

Implementation of an electronic health record notification system for reduction of pessary complications, Margaret Hull

Using the mid-level provider screener model to decrease door-to-provider time in the emergency department, Eric Ngonji Njungwe

Implementation and assessment of life review therapy for older adults with depression living in long-term care facilities, Melissa Turner

DNP Projects from 2019 2019

The implementation of a cultural change toolkit to mitigate nurse turnover, reduce nursing burnout and promote a positive practice environment, Amber Adams

Utilizing asthma action plans to improve self-efficacy related to student asthma management among elementary and pre-school faculty and staff, Krysten Arekapudi

Increasing HPV vaccine uptake through implementation of an HPV protocol, Amy Beck

Implementation of a nicotine assessment tool to COPD patients in an observation unit, Nilsa Black-Mead

Evidence-based practice enrichment for nurse leaders, Jay Michelle Bland

Outcomes associated with a dyspnea clinical pathway on acute care transfers and disenrollments in home hospice patients, Erica Chanise Bolar

Improving nutritional habits of preschoolers through parent education, Lindsay E. Bridges

A process improvement initiative on medication reconciliation, Kimberly Budisalich

Implementation of StairWELL challenge among registered nurses, Tennille Curtis

Improving prenatal care : implementing screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment protocol for women using opioids during pregnancy, Erin DeBruyn

Improving patient comfort in the primary care waiting area using evidence-based design, Elizabeth Elmore

Evaluating an interprofessional education program for sustainability, Cheryl Emich

Improving quality of life in menopausal women through lifestyle management : a web-based health promotion project, Dana Essner

Effective communication in the operating room : a quality improvement project, Amy S. Evans

Adaptation of clinical guidelines : strategic effort for improving childhood obesity screening in a pediatric clinic, Ivy Fenin

Evaluation of an antibiotic stewardship program for management of urinary tract infection in a long-term care facility, Bethany Gilbert

Cybersecurity best practices for management of protected health information in research environments, Carlye A. Hatwood

Peer mentoring : improving health outcomes in dialysis patients, Carey Haugen

Decreasing morphine equivalent daily doses of chronic noncancer pain patients, Kelly A. Jackson

Implementation of a risk factor screening tool for early detection of postpartum depression in the prenatal setting, Christy A. Jeffcoat

An initiative to improve adherence rates for annual eye exams in older adults with diabetes, Cynthia J. Lewis

Improving the accuracy of risk prediction for pressure ulcers in residents of long-term care facilities, Ndongo Ekema Likembi

Behavioral emergency response team : tools for workplace violence prevention and safety improvement, Mark Erwin S. Lopez

The effect of increased code blue training on timeliness of code response and competency in resuscitation procedures at an inpatient correctional medical facility, Charlene M. Martin

Outcomes from an urgent care pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) protocol for the prevention of HIV, Jack J. Mayeux

Implementation of a behavioral parent training program in a behavioral health practice, Tracie Clark Morgan

Stroke 30-day risk of mortality : improving hospital quality measures, JoAnne Mullins

Implementation of a psychological first aid protocol related to secondary trauma in volunteer first responders, Angela Orsborn

Enhancing bedside nurses' knowledge of health literacy and the likelihood of utilizing a health literacy tool in a pediatric hospital, Sherry Pass-Ivy

Enhancing treatment of corneal abrasions through provider education : a performance improvement project, Wanda Pothier

Implementing a cognitive rehearsal program to combat nursing incivility, Catherine C. Razzi

Initiation of a health promotion program in chronic disease self-management for senior center participants, Suzanne E. Slovak

Implementing and evaluating a nurse-physician bedside rounding protocol to improve patient outcomes in an acute care organization, Tyler Sturdivant

Effects of increased indoor cycling activity on exercise motivation, body image and health perception in the adult female population, S. Latrice Totsch

Universal prenatal substance use screening protocol, Jennifer H. Turner

DNP Projects from 2018 2018

Developing an educational intervention to alleviate the effects of burden to patients experiencing thyroid and parathyroid surgery, Rafael Alonso

A nurse driven protocol to improve the management of complicated alcohol withdrawal syndrome in hospitalized patients, Robyn Barriffe

Integrating the palliative care principles of shared decision making and advance care planning into heart failure management : a pilot project, Elizabeth Xiques Bolint

Assessing patient satisfaction utilizing video education regarding febrile neutropenia in the outpatient hematology clinic versus standard verbal communication, Meghan Caldwell

Implementation of a pain management protocol in an inpatient geriatric psychiatric facility, Anna Cook

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) discharge care bundle : self-management education, Kimberly Graham

Implementing measure-based outcomes in mental healthcare, Delores B. McClellan

Chemotherapy and exposure risk for home health nurses, Paula P. McCovery

DNP project : application of just culture principles in a nursing peer review committee's decisions on practice breakdowns, Lourdes Moore

A nurse-led intervention designed to improve compliance for patients receiving hemodialysis, Stephanie N. Mott

The feasibility and acceptability of using a Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program with suboxone for patients in a community behavioral clinic, Marina Nedospasova

Compliance of the influenza vaccination amongst healthcare personnel, Elaina Parlapanis