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Sun Protective Behavior Counseling in Parents of Children Aged Six Months and Older

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Year: 2019, 2019, 2019, 2019
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Figueredo, Ronald, Harris, Nancy, Queen, Stephanie
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Ultraviolet radiation exposure (UVR) is the most significant modifiable risk factor in preventing skin cancer. Seeking shade, and wearing hats, photoprotective clothing, sunscreen, and sunglasses are effective sun protective behaviors proven to reduce long-term morbidity and mortality from UVR. To be effective, these behaviors must be practiced consistently and adopted early within childhood.… more
Full Text: Running head: SUN PROTECTIVE COUNSELING Sun Protective Behavior Counseling in Parents of Children Aged Six Months and Older Stephanie Queen, APRN-BC, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2019 Nancy Harris, DNP, …

Improving Hemoglobin A1c Using the 4 Steps to Manage Your Diabetes for Life

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Year: 2019, 2019, 2019, 2019
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Longo, Joy, Murray, Brittany
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. where 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed each year. This evidence-based quality improvement project showed the effects of diabetes self-management education on lowering hemoglobin A1c levels and improving self-management behaviors. Education from the National Diabetes Education Program using the 4 Steps to Manage Your Diabetes for Life… more
Full Text: Running head: IMPROVING HEMOGLOBIN A1C USING A DSME PROGRAM Improving Hemoglobin A1c Using the 4 Steps to Manage Your Diabetes for Life Brittany Murray, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, NP-C, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing …

Use of the Hypertension Self-Care Profile Tool and DASH Diet for Self-Care Management among African American Adults with Hypertension

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Year: 2019, 2019, 2019, 2019
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Chambers, Karen, Denson, Charity H.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Although there are clinical guidelines in place for the treatment of hypertension (HTN), many African Americans (AA) fail to reach controlled levels within the primary care setting. The ultimate goal of this quality improvement project is to provide evidence-based information that could be used to improve HTN care and decrease the rates of uncontrolled HTN among AA adults with HTN. The project… more
Full Text: Running head: USE OF THE HYPERTENSION SELF-CARE PROFILE Use of the Hypertension Self-Care Profile Tool and DASH Diet for Self-Care Management among African American Adults with Hypertension Charity H. Denson, APRN, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University …

“Wellness Through Action”: Assisting Community Dwelling Haitian American Older Adults in Adopting Habit Forming Activities to Address Depression

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Year: 2019, 2019, 2019, 2019
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Michel, Madeline, Ordóñez, María de los Ángeles
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Depressive symptoms are one of the factors that can accelerate aging and may negatively affect cognitive status of older adults, rendering them dependent on caregivers as they age. In general, depression can be the catalyst of physical inactivity in older adults and a mediator of cardiovascular events, and mortality. Furthermore, depression can be linked with increased disability, chronic medical… more
Full Text: Running head: WELLNESS THROUGH ACTION 1 “Wellness Through Action”: Assisting Community Dwelling Haitian American Older Adults in Adopting Habit Forming Activities to Address Depression Madeline Michel, MSN, APRN, GNP-BC, FNP-BC, DNP Student Florida …

Improving Hypertension: Engagement in a Walking Exercise Program in a Primary Care Setting

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Year: 2019, 2019, 2019, 2019
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Edwards, Karethy, Favareto, Ana, Lafrance, Herard
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Background: Hypertension (HTN) is a very common, undertreated, and costly disease. Despite effective treatment strategies available, uncontrolled hypertension remains a persistent problem in the primary care setting. Purpose: The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project was to assess the effectiveness of a walking exercise program (WEP) on blood pressure in adults diagnosed with… more
Full Text: Running head: IMPROVING HYPERTENSION 1 Improving Hypertension: Engagement in a Walking Exercise Program in a Primary Care Setting Herard LaFrance, FNP-BC, APRN, MSN, DNP Student Ana Favareto, FNP-BC, APRN, MSN, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University …

Improving Assessment and Management of COPD

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Year: 2019, 2019, 2019, 2019
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Eggenberger, Terry, Hanaway, Kevin P.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. In 2014 approximately 142,000 individuals in the U.S. died from COPD (Office of Disease Prevention & Health Promotion, Healthy People 2020). The Global Obstructive Lung Disease Initiative (GOLD) (2019) provides evidence-based practice (EBP) guidelines for diagnosing, managing, and treating… more
Full Text: Running head: IMPROVING ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF COPD Improving Assessment and Management of COPD Kevin P. Hanaway, APRN, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2019 Faculty Member: Dr. Terry Eggenberger, PhD, RN, …

Increasing the Colorectal Cancer Screening

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Type: Text
Year: 2019, 2019, 2019, 2019
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Flora, Maria, Love, Tamara
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Background: Worldwide, Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third leading cause of death (Bevan & Rutter, 2018). In the United States of America, Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death related to cancer (Green et al., 2019). The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that millions of people are not screening as recommended and thus missing the chance to prevent or… more
Full Text: Running head: INCREASING THE COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING Increasing the Colorectal Cancer Screening Maria Flora, ARNP, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2019 Dr. Tamara Love, DNP, MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC Mr. Serge …

An Evaluation of a Diabetes Self-Management Education Program in a Community Health Clinic

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Type: Text
Year: 2019, 2019, 2019, 2019
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Chadwell, Katherine, Chetan, Daniela, Denny, Justine
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The incidence of uncontrolled diabetes among the adult population of the United States, especially individuals over 65 years, remains a critical issue and is on the rise. Florida is one of the most affected states with the largest population of adults ages 65 and older in the nation (FDAC, 2017). Adults within minority groups face the greatest hardships as they often do not have access to proper… more
Full Text: Running head: AN EVALUATION OF A DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT PROGRAM An Evaluation of a Diabetes Self-Management Education Program in a Community Health Clinic Daniela Chetan, APRN, DNP Student and Justine Denny, APRN, DNP Student Christine E. Lynn College …

Screening Time: Increased Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Haitian Americans

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Type: Text
Year: 2019, 2019, 2019, 2019
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Longo, Joy, Roch, Tarah
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The American College of Gastroenterology and the American Cancer Society (2018) issued new guidelines recommending adults aged 45 years and older with an average risk of colorectal cancer undergo regular screening. When colorectal cancer is diagnosed at earlier stages, available treatments are more successful. Haitian immigrants are among the fastest growing group of immigrants in the US with… more
Full Text: 1 Running head: SCREENING TIME Screening Time: Increased Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Haitian Americans Tarah Roch, ARNP, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2019 Dr. Joy Longo, Assistant Dean, Faculty Leader …