College of Science and Health Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Project Theses and Dissertations
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
Providing Labor and Delivery Care During the First Wave of COVID-19: Qualitative Interviews with Nurses and CNMs, Nichelle Bush
Onboarding and orientation of advanced practice providers in metropolitan, Tracie Clisby
Translation and Validation of the Caprini Risk Assessment Score for Urdu Speakers, Khairunisa Lalani
Road Salt Effects on Leaf-Level Isoprene Emission, Aarti Mistry
APRNs' Experience in the First Wave of COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Descriptive Study, Sahar Vardy
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
Enhancing the Braden Scale Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment in Long-Term Care Facilities: A Cohort Study, Rachel Deutsch
LGBTQIA+ Care Simulation: Examining Participating Students’ Attitude and Comfort, Grezelro Gonzalez
Acute Asthma Exacerbation Treatment and Impact in a Pediatric Emergency Department, Sarah Jindoyan and Paige Barber
A Qualitative Examination of Opioid Sparing Anesthesia Practices Among CRNAs, Stephanie Knell
The Barriers to the Timely Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD by Advanced Practice Nurses in the Pediatric Primary Care Setting, Annette Kowalczyk
Simulation Education for Ultrasound Guided Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Insertion, Ryan Lewandowski
Simulation Education for Ultrasound Guided Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Insertion, Ronald Mack
Perioperative Non-opioid Modalities (PNOM) Questionnaire Implementation and Validation of its Psychometric Properties, Liliya Sprisovskiy
Examining Provider-Related Factors Associated with Role Competence in Shared Decision Making in Oncology Nurses, Alexandria Tarvainis
Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome Among High-Risk Neonates: Program Implementation and Evaluation, Rebecca Tortolano
Implications of an Education Tool as a Noise Reduction Strategy in the Operating Room, Sona Wardius and Amanda Parker
Theses/Dissertations from 2020
Pilot Study: Educational Tool Reduces Parental Stress at Home Post Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Rachel Barsella
Improving Care for Homeless Young Adults: A Shelter Client and Health Service Provider Perspective, Kenya K. Hemingway
Improving Care for Homeless Young Adults: A Shelter Client and Health Service Provider Perspective, Kenya K. Hemingway
Self-Management and Quality of Life in Young Adults After Healthcare Transition, Jennifer Fay Herbert
Intraoperative Management of Lumbar Cerebrospinal Fluid Drains: A Reference Tool, Victoria Shink
Communication, Leadership and Organizational Support Facilitates Successful Transition into Practice for Nurse Practitioners in the Emergency Department, Cheryl Anne Soco
Use of Fiberoptic Intubation Simulation to Enhance Skill and Confidence Among Anesthesia Providers, Kris Toribio
Theses/Dissertations from 2019
Transitioning the Family Nurse Practitioner into Specialty Practice, Katelyn M. Anhut
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Video-Based Education of Venous Gas Embolism for Nurse Anesthesia Trainees, Danielle Balzano and Brianna E. McNamara
Examination of Reflections from Nurse Anesthesia Trainee Volunteers in Honduras, Thomas M. Boyce
Cultural Competence in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists in Illinois, Lisa Brown and Saad Iqbal
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist’s Awareness and Knowledge of Herbal Supplements and Perioperative Interactions, Catherine Carman and Victoria N. Rosinski
Examining Predictors Related to Intent to Leave Nursing Among Advanced Beginner Nurses, Laura M. Domagala
Infection Control of the Anesthesia Workspace – Double Glove Technique, Debra Farida and Megan E. Callow
What We Say Matters: A Survey of Anesthesia Providers’ Knowledge and Beliefs, Stefanie Glasgow and Lindsey Harris
Identifying Pediatric Obesity in the Retail Health Setting and Implications for Quality, Jodie Nicole Guardi
Improving Knowledge and Self-Efficacy in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists through Simulation Based Learning on Pulmonary Artery Catheter Insertions, Neal Allen Johnson and Amanda Lipa
Cost Differences Between Sugammadex and Neostigmine Use in Non-Operating Room Anesthesia Care, Lindsey Marie Kilsdonk and Mindy Ruan
Anesthesia Alarm Fatigue Policy Recommendations: The Path of Development, Kelsey J. Leveille and Kelsey Anne Simoens
Implementation of LGBT+ Health Education for Master’s Entry Nursing Students, Daniel R. Mead
Pre-Anesthetic Evaluation: A Needs Assessment of Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists Transitioning to Clinical Practice, Amanda B. Munnich and Cara A. Murphy
Exploring the Protective Effects of Judaism on Risky Behaviors in College Students, Michelle E. Neuman
Peer Mentorship: Reported Outcomes Among Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Aja Rivera and Champagna Conner
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
Efficacy and Usefulness of an Educational Video on Safe Medication Handling, Suzanne Butz Anderson
The Lived Experience of Transgender Individuals with Eating Disorders, Mary Katharine Bowman
A Malignant Hyperthermia Competency Training for Nurse Anesthesia Trainees: Development, Implementation, and Evaluation, Andrew M. Christ
"Current Anesthesia Education Practices Regarding Music as an Adjunct for Analgesia and Anxiolysis ", Taylor Hull
Empowering Culturally Specific Needs and Barriers in Diabetes Education as Identified by Polish Speaking Patients, Bernadeta Agnieszka Kapustka
"Use of Non-Technical Skills Training & Video Simulation to Improve Knowledge Among Nurse Anesthesia Trainees", Laurie L. McLaughlin
Nurse Practitioner’s Perspectives on Treating Depression in the Nursing Home Setting, Bryan Mullaney
A Comprehensive Reentry Policy for Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists with Substance Use Disorder, Thomas M. Nigro
Implementation and Compliance with a Goal-Directed Fluid Therapy (GDFT) Protocol for Hip Arthroplasties: A Two-Year Review, Michelle N. Pavlik
Teaching Links between Epigenetics and Anesthesia to Anesthesia Providers, Bilanicz Slawomir
Use of Non-Technical Skills Training & Video Simulation to Improve Knowledge Among Nurse Anesthesia Trainees, Kathryn Walus
Efficacy and Usefulness of an Educational Video on Safe Medication Handling, Molly Wenzel
Online Palliative Care Education in the Skilled Nursing Facility, Caroline Kreisl Wilson
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
EFFECTIVENESS OF NURSE PRACTITIONERS/PHYSICIAN’S ASSISTANTS IN TRIAGE, Kyle T. Bergan
A Needs Assessment for Development of an Interpreter Services Educational Tool for CRNAs, Rachel Ferral and Angela Meyer
Evaluation of a Video-Based Left Ventricular Assist Device Education Program for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Andrew Gause and Zain Rehman
CRNA’s Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Acupressure as an Adjunct to Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting Prevention, Kimberly A. Homa and Jacqueline Kuhn
Intraoperative Blood Pressure and Effect of Volatile Anesthetic in Brain Dead Organ Donors, Alison Lynn Karmanian
Video Simulation as an Educational Strategy to Increase Knowledge and Perceived Knowledge in Novice Nurse Anesthesia Trainees, Rachel A. Kozlowski and Jennifer A. Kurdika
Intra-operative Awareness with Recall under General Anesthesia, Kelly Lannert and Dulcie J. Schippa
Impact of HPV Education on Knowledge, Perception, and Cultural influence among African American Parents, Christina Lattner
A Standardized Electronic Handover Report for Anesthesia Providers, Amber Kristine Lindsay and Elisa Rue
Task-management Training for Recognition, Prioritization and Decision-Making for the SRNA, Laura Majewski and Pauline Kenneth Borja Tselonis
Simulation and Curriculum Integration: Does Simulation Improve Clinical Competence, Tamara M. Poole
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
DNP Project: Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Current Technology to Prevent Drug Diversion, Grant T. Balbarin
Development of an Educational Seminar on Coping with Stress for Nurse Anesthesia Trainees, Becky Belk
DNP Project: Effectiveness of Video Simulation Training to Increase Knowledge and Confidence in the Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Mishawna K. Bohner
DNP Project: Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Current Technology to Prevent Drug Diversion, Cheryl Botsford
Anesthesia Providers' Knowledge and Attitudes on Fire Risk Assessment During Time-out in the Operating Room, Kathryn D. Coletto
A Needs Assessment for the Development of the TIME Anesthesia Handoff Tool, Courtney K. Gibney
Learning Needs Assessment of CRNA Clinical Instructors, Karen Kapanke
DNP Project: Effectiveness of Video Simulation Training to Increase Knowledge and Confidence in the Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Erica Anna Kubis
DNP Project: Reversal of Neuromuscular Blockade with Neostigmine: Development of an Evidence-based Practice Protocol, Kyle L. Mayer
DNP Project: Anesthesia Cost Awareness Project: Price List of Common Anesthetic Drugs, Betty L. Mestousis
Effects of Convenience on Participation in Recycling by Anesthesia in the Operating Room: A Pilot Study, Alaina S. Murley
Evaluating Situation Awareness in the Nurse Anesthesia Trainee During High Fidelity Simulation, Jamie Natale
Evaluating Situation Awareness in the Nurse Anesthesia Trainee During High Fidelity Simulation, Caitilin C. Pierchala
DNP Project: Effect of Convenience on Participation in Recycling by Anesthesia Providers in the Operating Room: A Pilot Study, Brittany A. Schuler
"Clinical Chatter" Every Nurse Informed, Carolyn Talbott
Anesthesia Cost Awareness Project: Price List of Common Anesthetic Drugs, Minnie C. Zhou
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
The Use of Human Factors Training to Improve the Quality of Decision-‐Making in Nurse Anesthesia Trainees, Julia T. Feczko
An Online Survey of the Healthcare Needs of Undergraduate Students at an Urban University, Linda Graf