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Consistent Caregivers’ Assignments in residents Suffering with Behavioral Psychiatric Symptoms in Dementia (BPSD)

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Year: 2023, 2023, 2023, 2023
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Buie, Louise Aurélien, Caban, Jorge, Cijulus, Mara
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Residents in long-term care settings with behavioral psychiatric symptoms in dementia (BPSD) are at increased risk of experiencing lower quality of life due to inconsistency in staff assignments. BPSD and inconsistent staff assignments affect residents' quality of life due to stress and anxiety experienced during activities of daily living (ADLs), interfering with caregiving and daily… more
Full Text: CONSISTENT CAREGIVERS’ ASSIGNMENTS IN BPSD Consistent Caregivers’ Assignments in residents Suffering with Behavioral Psychiatric Symptoms in Dementia (BPSD) Mara Cijulus, MSN, RN Faculty Leader: Dr. Louise Aurélien Buie, EdD, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC …

A Quality Improvement Project to Increase Pregnancy Assessment in Women Veterans of Childbearing Age by Mental Health Providers

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Type: Text
Year: 2023, 2023, 2023, 2023
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Samuels, Renee G.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Purpose The purpose of this quality improvement project is to educate outpatient mental health providers at the West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System (WPBVHS) on the importance of pregnancy testing among women veterans of childbearing age (WVCBA) before prescribing psychotropic drugs (PDs) and to increase pregnancy testing to reduce maternal and fetal risks. Background There are significant… more
Full Text: 1 A Quality Improvement Project to Increase Pregnancy Assessment in Women Veterans of Childbearing Age by Mental Health Providers By Renee G. Samuels Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing \ 2 Acknowledgements I would like to …

Educating Staff of a Memory Disorder Clinic on the Utilization of a Standardized Suicide Screening Tool to Improve Knowledge and Care for Patients Diagnosed with Dementia

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Type: Text
Year: 2023, 2023, 2023, 2023
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Belgarde, Eden, Kelly, Tracian, Ortega. Maria de los Angeles
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Background: Suicide is a major health problem that is among the leading causes of deaths in the United States and can be prevented through community-based interventions. Suicide rates in older adults are increasing. Common suicidal risk factors include a decline in cognitive function, having other psychiatric comorbidities, and dementia. The risk for suicide increases for individuals within the… more
Full Text: Belgarde, Eden DNP Manuscript Educating Staff of a Memory Disorder Clinic on the Utilization of a Standardized Suicide Screening Tool to Improve Knowledge and Care for Patients Diagnosed with Dementia Eden Belgarde, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC Doctor of Nursing …

Implementing a Physical Wellness Program in Spanish in a Primary Care Setting

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Year: 2023, 2023, 2023, 2023
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Preciado, Heather
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: This paper presents a Quality Improvement project aimed at increasing physical activity in Hispanic patients aged 45 to 55, through a Get Active program with the goal of reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The project involves implementing a bi-weekly physical activity session as well as a Zoom session to increase activity as well awareness surrounding CVD prevention. The project… more
Full Text: 1 Implementing a Physical Wellness Program in Spanish in a Primary Care Setting Heather Preciado Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing NGR 7956 September 27, 2023 2 Abstract This paper presents a Quality Improvement project …

Educational Intervention to Increase Knowledge of Compassion Fatigue among Interprofessional Staff and Improve BPSD

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Type: Text
Year: 2023, 2023, 2023, 2023
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Kelly, Tracian, Ortega. Maria de los Angeles, Smith-Hector, Janet
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Caring for chronically ill patients, such as those suffering from dementia, can have a significant impact on the stress levels of healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are often physically and mentally affected by the stress experienced in their jobs, which may result in compassion fatigue. Compassion fatigue negatively affects healthcare providers, patients, and healthcare… more
Full Text: 1 Educational Intervention to Increase Knowledge of Compassion Fatigue among Interprofessional Staff and Improve BPSD Janet Smith-Hector MSN, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2023 Faculty Chair: Dr Tracian Kelly …

SHARED approach to lessen ER readmissions of Substance use disorder (SUD) with BRIDGE program

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Type: Text
Year: 2023, 2023, 2023, 2023
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Cordero, Nelson, Hamilton, Losarnia, Kelly, Tracian
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Substance use disorders (SUD) are associated with an excessive number of hospital and emergency room visits, as well as noncompliance with medical guidance. Many low-barrier substance abuse treatment bridge clinics are hospital-based outpatient operations that are not licensed as opioid treatment facilities (OTPs). The aim of this quality improvement project is to reduce ER readmissions for… more
Full Text: Hamilton, Losarnia DNP Manuscript SHARED approach to lessen ER readmissions of Substance use disorder (SUD) with BRIDGE program Losarnia Hamilton MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing November …

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 …

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

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Type: Text
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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Type: Text
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 …

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

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Type: Text
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 Postpartum Depression Screening in African American Women Less than 35 years.

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Type: Text
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 …

African Americans and Hypertension

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Type: Text
Year: 2023, 2023, 2023, 2023
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Erisme, Marie S.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Purpose: Hypertension is a major concern in healthcare today, especially in African Americans. Causes of high blood pressure are multi-factorial and may include poor lifestyle choices, medication adherence, ineffective follow-up care and patient health care knowledge deficit. All aspects of blood pressure reduction are multifactorial, so they need to be addressed for adequate health control.… more
Full Text: Running Head: AFRICAN AMERICANS AND HYPERTENSION African Americans and Hypertension DNP Student Name: Marie S. Erisme, MSN, DNP-Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2023 1 AFRICAN AMERICANS AND HYPERTENSION 2 Dedication …

In Adults with Depression and/or Anxiety, The Effect of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Focused on The Improvement Of Insomnia And Its Impact On Anxiety, Depression, And Sleep Quality.

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Type: Text
Year: 2023, 2023, 2023, 2023
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Goraya, Muhammad R., PetitHomme, Edna
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Sleep disorders can affect the length and subjective quality of sleep (insomnia). Numerous research studies have investigated how insomnia affects sadness and anxiety. Nowadays, the term "insomnia" is typically used to describe a disorder in which patients have trouble falling asleep and have difficulties functioning throughout the day. People may not even get enough sleep, or their… more
Full Text: In Adults with Depression and/or Anxiety, The Effect of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Focused on The Improvement Of Insomnia And Its Impact On Anxiety, Depression, And Sleep Quality. Muhammad R. Goraya Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, FAU NGR …

Improvement of foot care knowledge and behaviors of diabetic patients

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Type: Text
Year: 2023, 2023, 2023, 2023
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Carter, Kelsey, Huffman, Samantha, Mammah, Kyndall
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: In the United States over 37 million people have diabetes. The condition damages blood vessels and tissues leading to peripheral neuropathy and impaired wound healing. The loss of protective sensation associated with diabetes can prevent patients from recognizing when they have a wound or some other kind of skin damage present. Delayed identification of wounds in a diabetic patient can have… more
Full Text: 1 Improvement of foot care knowledge and behaviors of diabetic patients Samantha Huffman, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Faculty Member: Dr. Kyndall Mammah Community Member: Kelsey Carter, MSN, APRN, …

Decreasing Psychiatric ER Visits in Veterans Enrolled in Primary Care Home-Based Program

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Type: Text
Year: 2023, 2023, 2023, 2023
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Brennen, Marlene, Edouard, Christopher L., Guedes, Jany L.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Geographical and health-related obstacles frequently prevent veterans from receiving care from civilian hospitals and the Veterans Health Administration. Due to poor patient education and lack of access to mental health care, many patients with serious mental health illnesses have no choice but to go to emergency care for mental health treatment that could be treated effectively in an outpatient… more
Full Text: 1 Decreasing Psychiatric ER Visits in Veterans Enrolled in Primary Care Home-Based Program Jany L. Guedes MSN, PMHNP-BC, APRN Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University NGR 7945C-010: DNP Project and Residency Faculty Leader: …