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Impact of a Telehealth-Based Program on Hospital Readmission, Patient Knowledge, and Self-Care Among Older Adults with Heart Failure

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Year: 2022, 2022, 2022, 2022
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Durandis, Joseph, Jacques, Elisee, Leavitt, Mary Ann
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Heart failure (HF) is a global epidemic that affects older populations at an unprecedented rate. It is one of the leading causes of hospital readmission in patients 65 years and older. Although many strategies have been used to properly manage the disease, HF remains a complex condition due to several factors such as disease progression, comorbidities, inadequate patient knowledge, and non-… more
Full Text: Impact of a Telehealth-Based Program on Hospital Readmission, Patient Knowledge, and Self-Care Among Older Adults with Heart Failure Elisee Jacques, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2022 …

A Complementary and Integrative Care Educational Needs Assessment of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses in Outpatient Settings

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Year: 2023, 2023, 2023, 2023
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Glynn, Amanda L., Hain, Debra, Wilson, Candy
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Deficits in patient and provider knowledge in the use of complementary and integrative care (CIC) methodologies resulted in the planned creation of a future CIC educational course for outpatient advanced practice registered nurse practitioners (APRNs) who often serve as a primary source of health education for their patients. A survey, which was based upon the Theory of Bureaucratic Caring and… more
Full Text: CIC EDUCATIONAL NEEDS 1 A Complementary and Integrative Care Educational Needs Assessment of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses in Outpatient Settings Amanda L. Glynn, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, DNP Student Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Florida …

Increasing the Recommendation of Probiotics Through Provider and Patient Education for the Treatment of Recurrent Vaginitis

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Year: 2020, 2020, 2020, 2020
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Gordon, Shirley, Sicard, Jasmine, Spicer, Nia
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Recurrent and chronic vaginitis affects women’s self-esteem, sex life and overall well-being. The underestimation of the impact of recurrent and chronic vaginitis on women warrants further research into interventions and treatments. While bacterial vaginosis and vulvocandidiasis are among the most common gynecological diagnoses associated with vaginitis, there is no clear resolution in the… more
Full Text: Increasing the Recommendation of Probiotics Through Provider and Patient Education for the Treatment of Recurrent Vaginitis Jasmine Sicard, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, DNP Student Nia Spicer, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. …

Evaluation of a Nursing Home Hospital Transfer Prevention Program

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Year: 2022, 2022, 2022, 2022
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Chadwell, Katherine, Langley, Tamara, Mitchell, Laverne
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Background Potentially avoidable nursing home-to-hospital transfers can cause harm to vulnerable residents and are costly (McCarthy et al., 2020). Nursing homes (NH) with an effective hospital transfer prevention program (HTPP) have been shown to keep residents safe, improve health outcomes, and control healthcare expenditures (McCarthy et al., 2020). Studies have shown that many… more
Full Text: Evaluation of a Nursing Home Hospital Transfer Prevention Program DNP Student Name: Laverne Mitchell, APRN, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2022 Faculty Chair: Katherine Chadwell DNP, MBMSc, ARNP, GNP-BC, CPHQ …

The Use of Telehealth Measures to Improve Diet Change Adherence in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

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Year: 2021, 2021, 2021, 2021
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Cobalt, Michelle, Fergile, Marlee, Gropper, Sareen
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: According to Kalra, Jena, & Yeravdekar (2018), type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is considered a life style disease. It is a progressive and a chronic illness, largely caused by obesity and a lack of exercise. If left untreated or poorly controlled, this disease can lead to debilitating complications and premature death. The aim of this quality improvement Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)… more
Full Text: The Use of Telehealth Measures to Improve Diet Change Adherence in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Marlee Fergile, APRN, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2021 Faculty Team Member: Dr. Sareen Gropper, PhD, …

The Impact of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation on Quality of Life

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Year: 2019, 2019, 2019, 2019
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Conde, Wildya, Ordoñez, Maria
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The devastating effects of cardiovascular disease are evident at a global and national level. Heart disease is the leading cause of mortality for both men and women, furthermore, heart disease is the number one cause of mortality for most ethnicities in the United States. Pulmonary disease also has an adverse impact on society. Pulmonary disease is one of the leading causes of disability and… more
Full Text: Running Head: THE IMPACT OF CARDIOPULMONARY REHABILITATION The Impact of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation on Quality of Life Wildya Conde, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2019 Faculty Team Member: María Ordóñez …

Quality Improvement: Post-Partum Depression Screening Rates and Patient Perception of Knowledge Assessment

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Year: 2023, 2023, 2023, 2023
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Gershman, Elise, Longo, Joy, Steele, Kylie
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Purpose: The purpose of this project is to implement the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommendations regarding postpartum depression (PPD) screenings, while also providing education on the topic itself to create a PPD assessment program. By doing so we will 1) Monitor the percentage of patients who are able to receive the PPD screenings as recommended by ACOG, and 2… more
Full Text: Quality Improvement: Post-Partum Depression Screening Rates and Patient Perception of Knowledge Assessment Kylie Steele Florida Atlantic University: DNP Manuscript September 25th, 2023 2 First and foremost, I would like to thank all of the faculty and …

Enhancing Hypertension Management Strategies Through the Loving Heart Program

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Year: 2023, 2023, 2023, 2023
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Clarke, Joan, Love, Tamara
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Background: The aim of this project was to describe a quality improvement program for Afro-Americans and Afro- Caribbean with hypertension that implemented a self-management program to enhance knowledge and self-management strategies to lower hypertension (HTN) and body mass index (BMI) within a twelve-week period. These markers addressed variables such as blood pressure monitoring, prevention,… more
Full Text: 1 Enhancing Hypertension Management Strategies Through the Loving Heart Program Joan Clarke Christine E Lynn College of Nursing Florida Atlantic University Dr. Tamara Love, DNP, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC; Faculty Chair November 13, 2023 2 Table of Contents …

Improving Knowledge and Decreasing Blood Pressures with a Tailored Education Program on Lifestyle in Blacks in an Underserved Population

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Year: 2020, 2020, 2020, 2020
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Edwards, Karethy, Richards, Shannon
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: According to Moss et al (2018), Hypertension (HTN) is a major cause of the disproportionately high rates of coronary heart disease, stroke, heart failure, and chronic kidney disease. For African-Americans, high blood pressure also develops earlier in life and is usually more severe (American Heart Association, 2016). HTN is worth being addressed because it is a very serious disease that can… more
Full Text: Running head: IMPROVING KNOWLEDGE AND DECREASING BLOOD PRESSURES 1 Improving Knowledge and Decreasing Blood Pressures with a Tailored Education Program on Lifestyle in Blacks in an Underserved Population Shannon Richards, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, DNP Student …

Implementing Evidence-Based Practice in the Psychiatric Setting: The Use of Nursing Situation Exemplars

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Year: 2021, 2021, 2021, 2021
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Bulfin, Susan, Peltier, Roland G.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The purpose of this paper is to illustrate a Doctor of Nursing Practice Project through the implementation of a structured quality improvement project, designed to increase the use of evidence-based practice (EBP) among psychiatric nurses in a metropolitan acute care setting. An increase in understanding and use of EBP was achieved by comparing data obtained from pre-implementation and post-… more
Full Text: Implementing Evidence-Based Practice in the Psychiatric Setting: The Use of Nursing Situation Exemplars Roland G. Peltier Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University November 2021 Susan Bulfin, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP 2 Implementing …

Improved recognition process using the Anaphylaxis Rapid Screening Tool (ARST)

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Year: 2019, 2019, 2019, 2019
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Harris, Nancy, Roman Laporte, Roberto, Sanabria, Jessica
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Anaphylaxis is a rapid-onset, severe life-threatening allergic reaction. With as many as 1 in 20 adults experiencing anaphylaxis in their lifetime, it is imperative that the condition can be recognized quickly and accurately. It was identified that there was no consistent manner in which patients seeking treatment were evaluated. Therefore, with the intention to increase awareness of symptoms and… more
Full Text: Running head: IMPROVED RECOGNITION PROCESS USING THE ANAPHYLAXIS Improved recognition process using the Anaphylaxis Rapid Screening Tool (ARST) Jessica Sanabria, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University 2019 Dr. Nancy Harris, DNP, ARNP-BC …

Program evaluation of the detox protocol for patients with Alcohol Use Disorder

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Year: 2023, 2023, 2023, 2023
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: De Freitas, Aisha, Hain, Debra
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Background: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a serious problem that has affected countless of people in the United States. This disorder is difficult to treat and despite evidence-based treatments, there continues to be a problem. Treatment centers often attempt to address AUD with personalized detox protocol based on tradition and evidence that attempt to target pertinent factors that may increase… more
Full Text: 1 Program evaluation of the detox protocol for patients with Alcohol Use Disorder Aisha De Freitas, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Faculty leader: Debra Hain, PhD, ARNP, AGPCNP-BC, PMHNP-BC FAAN, FAANP, FNKF Community leader: …

Improving the Management of Hypertension in African American Males and Females Between the Ages of 40 and 80.

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Year: 2022, 2022, 2022, 2022
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Clercy, Micheline, Hershorin, Tracian Kelly, Lafrance, Herard
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Background: Hypertension (HTN) is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. It is an all too common disease that goes unnoticed and untreated until it is too late. African American adults suffer from uncontrolled hypertension at a disproportionate rate when compared to their Caucasian or Latinx counterparts, and hypertension continues to be a persistent issue within a primary care… more
Full Text: Running Head: Improving Hypertension Improving the Management of Hypertension in African American Males and Females Between the Ages of 40 and 80. Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Micheline Clercy MSN, DNP Student October …

Lipids, Learning, and Lifestyle: Improving Cholesterol Levels in a Rural Health Clinic through Enhanced Care-Coordinator Education

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Year: 2019, 2019, 2019, 2019
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Warren, Stefanie, Wisdom-Chambers, Karen
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Having high cholesterol levels raises the risk for heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. High cholesterol is considered a silent preventable condition. Uncontrolled cholesterol levels increase health disparities experienced by patients of low-socioeconomic status. The purpose of this quality improvement (QI) project is to determine the effect of an evidence-based… more
Full Text: Running head: LIPIDS, LEARNING, & LIFESTYLE 1 Lipids, Learning, and Lifestyle: Improving Cholesterol Levels in a Rural Health Clinic through Enhanced Care-Coordinator Education Stefanie Warren, APRN, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. …

Improving Postpartum Depression Screening in African American Women Less than 35 years.

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Year: 2023, 2023, 2023, 2023
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Chambers, Karen, Phillips, Nikia, Sajous, Farah
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Background: Postpartum depression (PPD) is a devastating illness that can produce detrimental outcomes for mothers, families, and communities. Depression screening during the early postpartum period is essential as it assist health care providers in identifying “high-risk” cases of PPD, including women suffering from major depression, hallucinations, or suicidal thoughts (Couto et al., 2015).… more
Full Text: IMPROVING POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION SCREENING Improving Postpartum Depression Screening in African American Women Less than 35 years. Nikia Phillips Florida Atlantic University In partial fulfillment for the requirements for the Doctor of Nursing Practice DNP …