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The PEACH Project: Improving Provider Education for HPV Vaccination

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Year: 2020, 2020, 2020, 2020
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Eisenberg, Rachel L., Goodman, Rhonda, Stein, Elizabeth R.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: In the United States, the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) is human papillomavirus (HPV) and although it is estimated that in the United States, 79 million people currently have HPV and an estimated 14 million people will become infected each year, vaccination rates to decrease HPV and associated cancers remains low (Jones et al., 2017). The Provider Education Achieving Community… more
Full Text: 1 The PEACH Project: Improving Provider Education for HPV Vaccination Rachel L. Eisenberg and Elizabeth R. Stein Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University Dr. Rhonda Goodman November 27th, 2020 2 Abstract In the United States, the …

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. …

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 …

Enhancing Nurse Practitioner Student Preparation for Pediatric Practicum Settings

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Year: 2020, 2020, 2020, 2020
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Akinpelu, Olufunmilayo, Bulfin, Susan, Evangelista, Jasmin
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Due to increasing numbers of family nurse practitioner programs and lack of suitable pediatric clinical sites, other alternative methods such as using simulations must be sought out in order to increase confidence levels and enhance family nurse practitioner (FNP) students' preparedness to practice with the pediatric population. more
Full Text: Enhancing Nurse Practitioner Student Preparation for Pediatric Practicum Settings Olufunmilayo Akinpelu APRN-BC, DNP Student Jasmin Evangelista APRN-BC, DNP Student Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2020 Susan Bulfin DNP, ARNP, FNP-BC Andra Opalinski …

Implementation of a Postpartum Depression Screening Program to Increase Detection and Referral of Women Experiencing Postpartum Depression (PPD).

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Year: 2020, 2020, 2020, 2020
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Eziafa, Chinye, Longo, Joy
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Postpartum depression is a common and serious mental disorder seen in 10% to 20% of postpartum women. It is the most undiagnosed and undertreated condition in obstetrics. It can affect mother-infant bonding, the mother’s wellbeing, and the infant’s development. The aim of this project is to implement a postpartum depression (PPD) screening program that will include early screening and referral… more
Full Text: 1 Implementation of a Postpartum Depression Screening Program Implementation of a Postpartum Depression Screening Program to Increase Detection and Referral of Women Experiencing Postpartum Depression (PPD). Chinye Eziafa, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, DNP Student …

Evaluating a Virtual Program of Therapeutic Interactive Pets to Improve Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms and Cognitive Status Among Older Adults Experiencing Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias

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Year: 2020, 2020, 2020, 2020
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Johnston, Melissa, Ordoñez, Maria, Wiese, Lisa
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Nearly 6 million Americans of all ages are living with Alzheimer’s dementia or related dementias (ADRD), and the prevalence is only expected to increase as our population ages (Gaugler, et al., 2019). Recent estimates indicate that ADRD may be moving from the sixth most common cause of death in older adults to the third, after heart disease and cancer (National Institute on Aging, [NIA] 2019).… more
Full Text: THERAPEUTIC INTERACTIVE PET PROJECT PROGRAM EVALUATION 1 Evaluating a Virtual Program of Therapeutic Interactive Pets to Improve Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms and Cognitive Status Among Older Adults Experiencing Alzheimer’s Disease and Related …

Implementation of Pain Assessment Tool for Patients with Dementia

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Year: 2020, 2020, 2020, 2020
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Longo, Joy, Sommer, Stephanie
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: According to the World Health Organization (2019) approximately 50 million people worldwide have dementia. Pain in patients with dementia who are unable to verbalize discomfort may lead to unnecessary suffering and a poor quality of life. Accurate pain evaluation by the nurse is of critical importance, yet pain is often inappropriately assessed and undertreated. The purpose of this quality… more
Full Text: 1 Implementation of Pain Assessment Tool for Patients with Dementia Stephanie Sommer, MSN, RN, DNP Student Dr. Joy Longo, PhD, RNC-NIC, Faculty Project Team Leader November 24th 2020 2 Abstract According to the World Health Organization (2019) …

Identifying Barriers and Facilitators to Medication Adherence Among Underserved Adults with Hypertension in Miami-Dade County

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Year: 2020, 2020, 2020, 2020
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Carry, Coeurlande, Darville, Simone, Kelly, Tracian
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: African American (AA) and Hispanic American (HA) adults with hypertension have a higher risk of developing stroke, heart disease, and diabetes and have higher mortality rates from related complications. In the United States, more than 50% of patients with chronic conditions do not take their medication as prescribed (Kelly et al., 2014). Nonadherence is known to contribute to complications and… more
Full Text: IDENTIFYING BARRIERS AND FACILITATORS Identifying Barriers and Facilitators to Medication Adherence Among Underserved Adults with Hypertension in Miami-Dade County Coeurlande Carry, APRN, DNP Student Simone Darville, APRN, DNP Student Florida Atlantic …

A Well-Being Program Grounded in Caring: Increasing Staff Satisfaction

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Year: 2020, 2020, 2020, 2020
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Jasmin, Marie Rose S., Linette, Donna, Rotolo, Patrice
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Over the last few decades, there has been a growing concern over the shortage and training of behavioral healthcare workers in the United States and more so over mental health workers' retention. Publicly funded mental health institutions have been the most affected by the high turnover rate of mental health staff, which increases operational costs by continually hiring and training new… more
Full Text: 1 A Well-Being Program Grounded in Caring: Increasing Staff Satisfaction Marie RoseS. Jasmin, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, DNP Studemt Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College ofNursing 2020 Donna Linette, DNP, RN-BC, NEA-BC, HN-BC Patrice Rotolo, …

Improving Care for Patients with Diabetes through Enhanced Patient Provider Adherence to the Diabetes Engagement Checklist

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Year: 2020, 2020, 2020, 2020
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Hackenberg, Kendall, Rizkallah, Rayyana
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The DNP project, hereafter referred to as the Diabetes Engagement Checklist (DEC) project entailed improving care for patients with diabetes in order to enhance patient adherence to selfmanagement. The project was based locally, in the primary care setting and the participants were clinic patients that were diagnosed with T2DM (Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus). The clinical question is as follows: In (P… more
Full Text: 1 Improving Care for Patients with Diabetes through Enhanced Patient Provider Adherence to the Diabetes Engagement Checklist Kendall Hackenberg and Rayyana Rizkallah Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Florida Atlantic University December 10, 2020 2 …

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 …

Hypertension: Improving Outcomes through Enrollment in a Walking Exercise Program

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Year: 2020, 2020, 2020, 2020
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Almonord, Bernice, Brennen, Marlene, Dorval, Julina T.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Hypertension is a major health care challenge. Uncontrolled hypertension is a huge financial burden in the United States. Strict medication adherence and lifestyle modifications such as incorporating a low sodium diet and increasing daily aerobic physical activity have been proven to be effective in managing hypertension. However, uncontrollable hypertension continues to be one of the most… more
Full Text: Hypertension: Improving Outcomes through Enrollment in a Walking Exercise Program Bernice Almonord, MSN, FNP-BC, APRN, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2020 Dr. Marlene Brennen, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, APRN …

Initiation of the Reducing Antibiotic Misuse Prescribing (RAMP) Program to Enhance Evidence-based Management of Acute Bronchitis in the Urgent Care setting.

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Year: 2020, 2020, 2020, 2020
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Bradley, Gary, Harris, Nancy, Ortiz, Doris
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The inappropriate use of antibiotics to treat non-bacterial infections has contributed to one of the public health problems resulting in antibiotic resistance (CDC, 2019). The purpose of this DNP project was to analyze providers’ awareness and beliefs regarding antibiotic use and resistance and to evaluate the effect of an antibiotic stewardship program on urgent care providers’ antibiotic… more
Full Text: 1 Initiation of the Reducing Antibiotic Misuse Prescribing (RAMP) Program to Enhance Evidence-based Management of Acute Bronchitis in the Urgent Care setting. Doris Ortiz, APRN , DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing …

Improving Medication Adherence for Chronic Hypertension through Education and Self-Management Support: A Quality Improvement Project

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Type: Text
Year: 2020, 2020, 2020, 2020
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Duhaney, Michelle, D’Avolio, Deborah, Hoyumpa, Rebecca H.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: In the primary care setting, management of hypertension is the most common reason for office visits (Basile & Bloch, 2020). Uncontrolled hypertension accounts for 76% of persons with hypertension (CDC, 2020). This quality improvement (QI) project was conducted to improve medication adherence through education and self-management support in the management of chronic hypertension in a private… more
Full Text: 1 Improving Medication Adherence for Chronic Hypertension through Education and Self-Management Support: A Quality Improvement Project Rebecca H. Hoyumpa, MSN, APRN, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing December …

Implementing a Male Breast Cancer Screening Protocol with a Medically Underserved Population

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Year: 2020, 2020, 2020, 2020
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Bulfin, Susan, Gonzalez, Haizea Lee, Klause, Karin
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project describes a quality improvement (QI) project to address the problem of male breast cancer (MBC) in a medically underserved population in the southeastern United States. The purpose of this project was to implement a practice protocol to increase breast cancer screening rates to potentially improve early identification and management of men at risk for… more
Full Text: 1 Implementing a Male Breast Cancer Screening Protocol with a Medically Underserved Population Haizea Lee Gonzalez, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing December 7, 2020 Susan Bulfin, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC Karin Klause, …