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Reduce Psychotropic Medication Use for Nursing Home Residents with Alzheimer’s/Dementia: A Quality Improvement Project

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Year: 2021, 2021, 2021, 2021
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Guerda, Joseph Valere, Gupta, Shobha, Hain, Debra
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: There is an increase in residents with dementia receiving care in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs). As the person's dementia progresses there is an increased risk of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) which include aggressive behaviors, screaming, and yelling. Frequently, psychotropic medications are used to treat behaviors, but it is associated with several risks,… more
Full Text: REDUCE PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION USE Reduce Psychotropic Medication Use for Nursing Home Residents with Alzheimer’s/Dementia: A Quality Improvement Project Guerda Joseph Valere, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, NP-C, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. …

The Use of Spinal Cord Stimulator for Chronic Pain Management and Opioid Use – A Program Evaluation

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Year: 2020, 2020, 2020, 2020
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Alexis, Florine, Echeona, Xochil, France, Nancey E. M.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Chronic pain is defined by the International Association of the Study of Pain as, “pain that persists beyond normal tissue healing time, which is assumed to be three months” (CDC, 2018 p.2). Chronic pain can be in any part of the body, but is most commonly experienced in the mid-back, lower back, leg, and head, in the form of headache. It is estimated that 80 percent of the U.S. population has… more
Full Text: 1 The Use of Spinal Cord Stimulator for Chronic Pain Management and Opioid Use – A Program Evaluation - Student: Florine Alexis APRN Student: Xochil Echeona APRN Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing November 30, 2020 Faculty …

Evaluation of an Established In-Home, Palliative Care Program and its Impact on Improving Patient Health Outcomes

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Year: 2022, 2022, 2022, 2022
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Guillaume, Keishan, Hain, Debra, Kennedy, Karen
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Background and Review of Literature: Palliative care has a high potential to increase quality of life for patients with serious illnesses through symptom management and providing care and support. There are various settings and organizations where individuals can receive such care. Still, many people prefer staying at home in a familiar environment. The problem is that palliative care programs… more
Full Text: Running head: EVALUATION OF AN ESTABLISHED Evaluation of an Established In-Home, Palliative Care Program and its Impact on Improving Patient Health Outcomes Keishan Guillaume Florida Atlantic University College of Nursing Chair: Dr. Debra Hain Mentor: Dr. …

Call to Reduce Patient Readmissions Post-Kidney Transplant Through Improved Self-Care

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Year: 2021, 2021, 2021, 2021
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Beringhaus, Sonya L., Blum, Cynthia, Guerra, Giselle
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The overwhelming number of hospital readmissions thirty days after kidney transplantation as well as the risk of further readmissions, graft failure, and even mortality, are not being given the appropriate time, attention, and intervention. The literature review shows a correlation between complications and a lack of education and understanding post-transplant. The literature review also revealed… more
Full Text: 1 Call to Reduce Patient Readmissions Post-Kidney Transplant Through Improved Self-Care Sonya L. Beringhaus ARNP, FNP-BC, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2021 Dr. Cynthia Blum PhD, RN, CNE, Associate Professor …

Increasing the Uptake of the HPV Vaccine through Motivational Interviewing and Standardized Provider Education

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Year: 2021, 2021, 2021, 2021
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Bulfin, Susan, Giammalvo, Kristen, Hodgers, Selena
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Human papillomavirus (HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection(STI) in the United States, with an estimated 80% of sexually active people contracting it at some point. HPV can cause cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancers in females, as well as anal cancer and genital warts in males. However national data demonstrates less than 50% of females are fully vaccinated. This quality… more
Full Text: Increasing the Uptake of the HPV Vaccine through Motivational Interviewing and Standardized Provider Education Kristen Giammalvo, RN, MSN and Selena Hodgers MSN, APRN-BC Doctor of Nursing Practice Program Students College of Nursing: Florida Atlantic …

Well Balanced Yoga: Impact of Chair Yoga on Balance and Well-Being Among Older Adults Residing in Assisted Living

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Year: 2023, 2023, 2023, 2023
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Barrett, Karrah
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Falls among older adults are steadily increasing and contribute to the growing mortality and morbidity rates of this population. Fall prevention measures are complex and require a multidimensional approach to reduce associated risk factors. Older adults with more engagement were less prone to feelings of loneliness and, consequently, exhibited elevated levels of physical, psychological, and… more
Full Text: WELL-BALANCED YOGA 1 Well Balanced Yoga: Impact of Chair Yoga on Balance and Well-Being Among Older Adults Residing in Assisted Living Karrah Barrett, APRN, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Fall 2023 …

Gaining Insight into the Experiences of Women with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder and Improving Outcomes

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Year: 2023, 2023, 2023, 2023
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Reyes, Margaret M.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Premenstrual symptoms have the potential to impact all women of reproductive age. Roughly 70-90% of women experience some level of premenstrual discomfort, while 3-8% experience the most severe, complex form, PMDD (Mishra, Elliot, and Marwaha, 2022). PMDD symptomatology is complex, and therefore overlaps with other diagnoses, which has complicated the diagnostic process. There is a growing body… more
Full Text: IMPROVING OUTCOMES OF PREMENSTRUAL DYSPHORIC DISORDER Gaining Insight into the Experiences of Women with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder and Improving Outcomes Margaret M. Reyes, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC For Fulfillment of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree …

The Impact of Enhanced Instruction on Self-Care Behaviors in Adults with Heart Failure

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Type: Text
Year: 2021, 2021, 2021, 2021
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Eddison, Alan, Hershorin, Tracian Kelly, Miller, Alexandra
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Heart failure is a chronic disease affecting millions of people worldwide and carries a high burden on both patients and society. Current guidelines encourage the use of patient education along with medical therapy to improve outcomes. The aim of this manuscript is to describe a quality improvement (QI) project conducted to improve self-care behaviors among participants living with heart failure… more
Full Text: The Impact of Enhanced Instruction on Self-Care Behaviors in Adults with Heart Failure Alexandra Miller, APRN, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2021 Tracian Kelly Hershorin DNP, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-C Alan …

The Effectiveness of Diabetes Self-Management Educational for Adults with Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in a Primary Care Setting

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Year: 2022, 2022, 2022, 2022
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Dorival, Sandy, Gropper, Sareen, Tumminia, Louis
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is a fast-growing global problem with vast social, health, and economic consequences. Approximately 382 million people worldwide have been diagnosed with the disease, and this number is expected to increase by 55% by 2035. Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. More than 34 million Americans have diabetes, including 2.4 million cases in… more
Full Text: Running head: THE EFFECTIVENESS OF A DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT PROGRAM 1 The Effectiveness of Diabetes Self-Management Educational for Adults with Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in a Primary Care Setting Sandy Dorival, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, NP-C, DNP …

Improvement of Diabetes Knowledge, Management, and Self-Efficacy in Haitian Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Through Utilization of a PowerPoint Presentation: A Quality Improvement Project

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Year: 2022, 2022, 2022, 2022
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Dittman, Patricia, Duhaney, Michelle, Noel, Alexandra
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Background: The prevalence of Type 2 diabetes is substantially significant in the United States and has been this way for several years. Diabetes is a complex, chronic disease that, without proper control, may result in avoidable complications. Once the diagnosis of diabetes is made, it is critical to establish clear treatment goals on increasing knowledge, self-efficacy and enhancing self-care.… more
Full Text: 1 Improvement of Diabetes Knowledge, Management, and Self-Efficacy in Haitian Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Through Utilization of a PowerPoint Presentation: A Quality Improvement Project Alexandra Noel, RN, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University …

Self- care & Burnout Amongst Emergency Room Nurses

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Type: Text
Year: 2023, 2023, 2023, 2023
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Harris, Nancy, Oliver, Abigail
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: This project will examine Self-care and Burnout amongst Emergency Room (ER) Nurses. This Quality Improvement (QI) project will be conducted at a 26-bed emergency room in a Southeast Florida hospital over 4 weeks. The Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Services Survey (MBI-HSS) by Mind Garden will be administered to nurses pre and post intervention. The intervention will consist of a self-care health… more
Full Text: 1 Self- care & Burnout Amongst Emergency Room Nurses Nicole Graziano & Abigail Oliver Florida Atlantic University NGR 7945C - 009 DNP Project and Residency Dr. Nancy Harris November 30, 2023 2 Abstract This project will examine Self-care and Burnout …

Reducing Stress and Anxiety Level of Caregivers of Loved Ones Living with Dementia through a Video Guided Meditation Program

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Type: Text
Year: 2021, 2021, 2021, 2021
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Brown-Gordon, Patricia, Michel, Madeline, Ortega, María
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Caring for a person with dementia can have serious implications for the psychological condition of family caregivers. There are high rates of stress and anxiety amongst family caregivers of individuals with dementia. Many authors show the invaluable service these family members provide and the need for healthcare providers to recognize and promote health amongst this population. In an effort to… more
Full Text: 1 Running head: REDUCING STRESS AND ANXIETY LEVEL Reducing Stress and Anxiety Level of Caregivers of Loved Ones Living with Dementia through a Video Guided Meditation Program Author: Patricia Brown-Gordon, BSN, RN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, DNP Student Florida …

Psychoeducation to Assist in Decreasing Depression and Increasing Participation in Psychotherapy in Blacks/African Americans

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Type: Text
Year: 2021, 2021, 2021, 2021
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Delice, Jean Raynald, Ellis, Horace A., Ortega, María de los Ángeles
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Purpose: The purpose of this quality improvement project is to assess the effectiveness of a Psychoeducation Program (PP) in decreasing symptoms of depression and improving participation in psychotherapy amongst Blacks/African Americans at a Federally Qualified Health Care Center (FQHC) in Miami Dade County, Florida. Created by the project leader, the PP was built upon resources provided by… more
Full Text: 1 Psychoeducation to Assist in Decreasing Depression and Increasing Participation in Psychotherapy in Blacks/African Americans Team Leader: Jean Raynald Delice, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, DNP-Student Florida Atlantic University, Christine E. Lynn, College of …

Improving Intimate Partner Violence Screening in Primary Care

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Year: 2022, 2022, 2022, 2022
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Harris, Nancy, Klause, Karin, Simionie, Amanda
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a global health problem affecting millions of individuals. The purpose of this DNP project is to compare current IPV practices and recommend use of an IPV screening tool into practice along with staff education to improve screening practices in primary care. The overall goal is to increase screening of IPV in primary care, which rates are currently very low… more
Full Text: 1 Improving Intimate Partner Violence Screening in Primary Care Amanda Simionie, DNP(s), FNP- BC, BSN Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2022 Faculty Team Member: Dr. Nancy Harris, DNP, FNP-BC Community Team Member: Dr. Karin …

Education, Screening, and Follow Up to Reduce Obstructive Sleep Apnea in a Prison Reentry Residential Community

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Type: Text
Year: 2023, 2023, 2023, 2023
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Hain, Debra, Lazcano, Amanda, Wiese, Lisa
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Obstructive sleep apnea affects an estimated 936 million people worldwide (Pivetta, 2021). Untreated OSA can lead to adverse metabolic, cardiovascular, and neurocognitive consequences, possibly reducing one’s lifespan. Education and screening can spread awareness among a community which typically has limited access to resources and may promote early recognition and treatment. In a Christian-… more
Full Text: EDUCATION, SCREENING, AND FOLLOW UP TO REDUCE OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP 1 APNEA IN A PRISON REENTRY RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY Education, Screening, and Follow Up to Reduce Obstructive Sleep Apnea in a Prison Reentry Residential Community Amanda Lazcano MSN, APRN, …