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Spontaneous awakening trial structure in the ICU: Changing the culture of ventilator weaning
Zyniecki, Catherine
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) developed the concept of best practice bundles as a way to align people, processes and technology from multiple disciplines to provide effective, evidence based care. Researchers…
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) developed the concept of best practice bundles as a way to align people, processes and technology from multiple disciplines to provide effective, evidence based care. Researchers…
The role of psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in destigmatizing electroconvulsive therapy in elderly patients with severe depression
Zawadzka, Monika
Addressing decreasing immunization rates due to parental vaccine hesitancy using education
Woznicki, Kirsten S.
Vaccine hesitancy is an emerging problem that impacts the ability to meet pediatric immunization rate targets in the United States. Research shows that several themes emerge when examining parental concerns regarding vaccines:…
Vaccine hesitancy is an emerging problem that impacts the ability to meet pediatric immunization rate targets in the United States. Research shows that several themes emerge when examining parental concerns regarding vaccines:…
The use of family therapy in treatment for adolescent illicit drug abuse
Woznicki, Brittany
A family nurse practitioner's initiative to increase awareness about the dangers of indoor tanning and development of melanoma
Wozniak, Dominique
As indoor tanning has become more popular, the rates of melanoma have dramatically increased over the last couple of decades. It is evident that there is a lack of basic knowledge regarding melanoma development, and its relation…
As indoor tanning has become more popular, the rates of melanoma have dramatically increased over the last couple of decades. It is evident that there is a lack of basic knowledge regarding melanoma development, and its relation…
Obesity management options in primary care
Windsor, Caitlyn
Evaluation of the implementation of the non-verbal pain scale for adult sedated and mechanically ventilated critical care patients
Westrich, Michelle
10 before implementation and 10 after implementation for pain assessment and reassessment as well as analgesia administration. The review of medical records revealed the pain assessment at the time of analgesic administration…
10 before implementation and 10 after implementation for pain assessment and reassessment as well as analgesia administration. The review of medical records revealed the pain assessment at the time of analgesic administration…
Virtual education to prevent health care associated infections in the acute care setting
Wenzloff, Erica B.
In the United States, Health Care Associated Infections (HAIs) cause morbidity and mortality and are associated with a considerable increase in health care costs each year. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office…
In the United States, Health Care Associated Infections (HAIs) cause morbidity and mortality and are associated with a considerable increase in health care costs each year. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office…
The role of the family nurse practitioner in the promotion of childhood vaccinations
Wendlake, Kayla
Family nurse practitioner directed education of the primary care provider for HIV prevention utilizing pre-exposure prophylaxis
Weimer, Jonathan
The worldwide prevalence of HIV is now greater than 35 million people (TenoRes, 2016). Global incidence of HIV is now over 2 million new infections annually (Krakower & Mayer, 2015; Krakower et al, 2015; Jain et al, 2015; Aaron et…
The worldwide prevalence of HIV is now greater than 35 million people (TenoRes, 2016). Global incidence of HIV is now over 2 million new infections annually (Krakower & Mayer, 2015; Krakower et al, 2015; Jain et al, 2015; Aaron et…
Screening and treatment of vitamin D deficiency in patients with type II diabetes
Weil, Christina M.
Development of an educational in-service for LVAD emergencies in the emergency department
Weil, Alexandra
Heart failure (HF) is one of the leading causes of death in the United States today. Although medical advancements have and continue to develop, HF continues to increase (Aggarwal, A. et al., 2013). HF is the most commonly…
Heart failure (HF) is one of the leading causes of death in the United States today. Although medical advancements have and continue to develop, HF continues to increase (Aggarwal, A. et al., 2013). HF is the most commonly…
Diabetes-related distress in the primary care setting: A process improvement project for provider education
Ward, Kimberly
Approximately, 30% of patients with diabetes suffer from the comorbid condition of diabetes-related distress. This condition shares a similar symptomology of major depressive disorder and is often misdiagnosed as such. Although in…
Approximately, 30% of patients with diabetes suffer from the comorbid condition of diabetes-related distress. This condition shares a similar symptomology of major depressive disorder and is often misdiagnosed as such. Although in…
Leukemia: The responsibility is ours
Walker, Michael
Problem: Leukemia accounts for approximately 3.5% of new cancer cases that occurred in 2019 (Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program [SEER], 2019). The 5 year survival rate of those diagnosed with leukemia was 62.7%…
Problem: Leukemia accounts for approximately 3.5% of new cancer cases that occurred in 2019 (Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program [SEER], 2019). The 5 year survival rate of those diagnosed with leukemia was 62.7%…
Educational influence of nurse practitioners on advance care planning
Wagner, Nicole J.
According to numerous researchers, less than 25 percent of Americans have exercised their right to complete an advance directive. This leaves a vast majority of the population at risk of not having the opportunity to state their…
According to numerous researchers, less than 25 percent of Americans have exercised their right to complete an advance directive. This leaves a vast majority of the population at risk of not having the opportunity to state their…
Treating a population in transition
Van Valin, Grace L.
The primary provider is the front line of the medical profession in illness prevention, disease management and wellness promotion; therefore, they are uniquely qualified to manage the care of the growing transgender population.…
The primary provider is the front line of the medical profession in illness prevention, disease management and wellness promotion; therefore, they are uniquely qualified to manage the care of the growing transgender population.…
The lived experience of the use of the "Five minutes at the bedside assessment" tool by senior level baccalaureate nursing students
Van Eerden, Ann
Implementing progressive mobility in ICU patients: a multidisciplinary approach
Trost, Jean
Bed rest has been a common intervention for critically ill hospitalized adults in the intensive care unit (ICU). Research is beginning to reveal that the associated benefits with this practice are observed in short term patient…
Bed rest has been a common intervention for critically ill hospitalized adults in the intensive care unit (ICU). Research is beginning to reveal that the associated benefits with this practice are observed in short term patient…
Communication: impacting provider satisfaction scores
Tidwell, Laura
Specialized training for nurses developed and directed by advanced practice nurses improves outcomes in asthmatic patients
Thorne, Heide
How do people being served by a food pantry understand MyPlate
Tatum, Leana
Healthy eating has always been advocated by health care providers across the world; it is something in which that individuals personally can control. Healthy eating sometimes is not taken seriously until chronic health conditions…
Healthy eating has always been advocated by health care providers across the world; it is something in which that individuals personally can control. Healthy eating sometimes is not taken seriously until chronic health conditions…