The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) projects are evidence-based Quality Improvement (QI) projects that translate current evidence into practice at the patient level and community level. DNP projects are practice-focused and are responsive to the needs of the patient, clinical sites, and community. DNP educated Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) are change agents and will provide the highest quality of care by designing, implementing, and evaluating continuous quality improvement!
Submissions from 2023
Decreasing Postop Delirium with Dexmedetomidine vs Propofol, Isabel Bannister, RN, BSN, SRNA; Abigail Kurtz, RN, BSN, SRNA; Abigail Banko, RN, BSN, SRNA; Reid Blaylock, RN, BSN, SRNA; Tracy McClinton, DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC, EPB-C ; and Caitlan Bradford, RN, BSN, SRNA
The Utilization of Depression Screening Tools in Patients with Diabetes Type 2, Hanna Book; Kennedy Eldridge; Margaret Harvey PhD, APRN, ACNP-BC, CHFN; Artangela Henry DNP, AGACNP-BC, FNP-C; and Laura Reed DNP, FNP-BC
Screening for Social Determinants of Health in Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Sarah L. Carter MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC; Ronald Espinal MD; Toni Whitaker MD; and Sally Humphrey DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC
Impact of Opioid-Free Anesthesia Versus Opioid-Based Anesthesia on Time to Extubation: A Scoping Review, Mary K. Connor RN, BSN, SRNA; Dexter Browning RN, BSN, SRNA; Ariel Clark RN, BSN, SRNA; Erica B. Gates RN, BSN, SRNA; Madison T. McCaskill RN, BSN, SRNA; and Dwayne L. Accardo DNP, CRNA, FAANA
Barriers to Screening for Diabetic Retinopathy: A Scoping Review, Amy Cooper RN, BSN; Lajerica Bates RN, BSN; Julie Bridges RN, BSN; and Laura Reed DNP, FNP-BC
Teach-Back Method to Reduce CHF Readmissions: A Scoping Review, Briyanna Evans BSN, RN; Bre'yocha Dewalt BSN, RN, CCRN; Jessica Mabry BSN, RN; Kailee Garrett BSN, RN; Crystal Stephens BSN, RN; and Margaret Harvey PhD, APRN, ACNP-BC, CHFN
ICU Delirium: Detection with and without CAM-ICU Screening, Kiara Nicole Felix; Anita Larkin; Kathryn Lynn; Latoya Reed; and Tracy McClinton DNP, AG-ACNP-BC
The Effectiveness of a Ventilator Care Bundle Protocol in Decreasing Incidence of Ventilator-Acquired Pneumonia: A Scoping Review, Katherine I. Garrett BSN, RN; Erin Houston Myatt BSN, RN; and Tracy McClinton DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC, EBP-C
Patient Compliance with Colorectal Cancer Screening: A Scoping Review, Peyton Jackson BSN, RN; Brandon Crocker BSN, RN, NE-BC; and Margaret Harvey PhD, APRN, ACNP-BC, CHFN
Suicide Screening Among Adolescents with a History of Mental or Physical Abuse- Evaluating the Effectiveness of Suicide Screening: A Scoping Review, Tiffany Nicole Jackson BSN, RN; Cody Tyler Cottrell BSN, RN; Allison Tucker McCulley BSN, RN, CEN; and Sharon Little DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
Esmolol Compared to Fentanyl for Hemodynamic Attenuation during Intubation: A Scoping Review, Carlie King; Robert Kirby; Mitchell Groome; Cassidy Gubin; Tracy McClinton DNP, APRN, AGACNP, EBP-C; and Dwayne Accardo DNP, CRNA, FAANA
How Does School-Based Depression Education Effect Depression Scores: A Scoping Review, Hannah Kliewer BSN, RN; Grayson Sheley BSN, RN; and Sally Humphrey DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC
Hepatitis C Virus Screening Strategies to Improve Early Identification and Treatment: A Scoping Review, Megan Elizabeth Lyons, RN, BSN, CCRN; Thomas Tyler Bennett, RN, BSN, CCRN; Felicia Ann Gray-Hamilton, RN, BSN; and Margaret Harvey PhD, APRN, ACNP-BC, CHFN
Improved Bonding & Maternal Self-Efficacy in the NICU: A Scoping Review, Alexandria Sneed Nauert BSN, RNC-NIC; McKenLeigh N. Hill BSN, RNC-NIC; and Bobby Bellflower DNSc, NNP-BC, FAANP
Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics vs. Oral Antipsychotics in Treatment Adherence: Efficacy and Equity of Care, Jason P. Peter MSN, APRN, FNP-BC; Ashley F. Walker BSN, RN; and Sharon Little DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
Telehealth by Certified Psychiatric Providers Compared to Emergency Department Healthcare Providers on Psychiatric Patient Outcomes: A Scoping Review, Lekisha C. Pride; Taylor B. Bradley; Michelle R. Porter; and Sharon Little DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
Efficacy of Distraction Therapy in Reducing Needlestick Pain in Pediatrics: A Scoping Review, Ashlan Ritchie BSN, RN; Anne Evans BSN, RN; Charlotte Isabel BSN, RN; and Michelle Rickard DNP, CPNP-AC, CHPPN, BMTCN
The Effectiveness of Increasing Frequency of Central-Line Dressing Changes and Monitoring on CLABSI Rates: A Scoping Review, Jacob Schmidt, BSN, RN, CCRN; Georgia Brown, BSN, RN; Laura Dickey, AGPCNP-C; Lauren Faulkner, BSN, RN; and Margaret Harvey, PhD, APRN, ACNP-BC, CHFN
Impact of Opioid-Free Anesthesia on Postoperative Nausea & Vomiting: A Scoping Review, Madison Scholl; Miranda Morrison; Abbey Ramsey; Alexandria Sawicki; and Dwayne Accardo DNP, CRNA, APRN
Bi-Weekly Follow-Up of Adult Patients Diagnosed With Schizophrenia to Increase Treatment Adherence: A Scoping Review, Garrett L. Seaton, BSN, RN; Michelle A. Conteh, BSN, RN; Shelia L. Jackson, MSN, BSN, RN; and Sharon H. Little, DNP, FNP-BC, APRN
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) for Cardiothoracic Surgery, Emile Shaw; Samantha Schultz; Taylor Woods; Emma Zollmann; and Dwayne Accardo DNP, CRNA, FAANA
Effectiveness of Perioperative Ketorolac versus Opioids: A Scoping Review, Jamie Smith BSN, SRNA; Ashley Warner BSN, SRNA; Oran Tubre BSN, SRNA; Sherman Stauffer BSN, SRNA; and Dwayne Accardo DNP, CRNA
Evaluating the Efficacy of Medication-Assisted Treatment for First Episode Psychosis: A Scoping Review, Chanel Thomas MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, RN-BC; Alexandra Wittenberg BSN, RN-BC; Anttrenika Anderson BSN, RN; and Tracy McClinton DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC, EBP-C
Evaluating HPV Vaccination Adherence Amongst Teenagers Ages 12-18, Jade Vo, Myah Mukes, Kenya Nelson, Joye' Thomas, Laura Reed, and Sharon Little
Impact of Mobile Text Reminders on Medication Compliance, Paul Weatherly; Haley Russell; and Michelle Rickard DNP, CPNP-AC
Extubation and Weaning: Implementing a Standard Weaning Protocol, Anna T. Wilhaucks; Caleb J. Fresh; Mohamed N. Khalil; Victoria K. Johnson; and Tracy H. McClinton DNP, AG-ACNP-BC
Submissions from 2022
Annual Hepatitis C Screening QI: A Scoping Review, Sadiat Omowunmi Adebiyi BSN, RN; Sakinah Shaw BSN, RN; Tracy McClinton DNP, AG-ACNP-BC; and Sharon Little DNP, FNP-BC, APRN
Interventions to Improve Adherence to Recommended Diabetic Retinopathy Screening in Adult Patients with Diabetes Mellitus: A Scoping Review, Clare Anderson BSN, RN, DNP, FNP; Sarah May BSN, RN, DNP, FNP; and Diana Dedmon DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
Reducing 30 Day CHF Readmission Rates: Evaluating Medication Efficacy, Jesse Bebout MSN, RN, CCRN; Brandon May BSN, RN; Tiara Richmond BSN, RN; and Margaret Harvey PhD, APRN, ACNP-BC, CHFN
A Scoping Review: Trauma Informed Care for Justice Involved Youth to Decrease Recidivism, Tamika Beecham; Marissa Gray; Shelby Husband; and Diana Dedmon DNP, FNP, BC
Prophylactic Administration of Steroids and the Effect on Post-extubation Stridor: A Scoping Review, Chelsey Benson BSN, RN; Karlene Ferraro BSN, RN; and Donna Lynch-Smith DNP, ACNP-BC, APN, NE-BC, CNL
Increasing Colorectal Cancer Screening Adherence: A Scoping Review, Megan E. Billingsley BSN, RN; Tiameria T. Ford BSN, RN; Mikayla E. Vican BSN, RN; and Diana Dedmon DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
Evaluation of The Effectiveness of an On-site Referral System to Increase Mammography Screening Compliance: Scoping Review, Piper Black; Elizabeth R. Upchurch; Ravina Patel; and Vicki Chandler DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
Long-Acting Antipsychotic Injectables vs. Oral Antipsychotics: Comparing Compliance, Relapse, and Re-Hospitalization Rates, Latoria Boyland BSN, RN; Kara Darretta BSN, RN; Ansley Geno BSN, RN; and Keevia Porter DNP, NP-C, RN
Dexmedetomidine vs. Propofol in Postoperative Delirium Prevention, Jaclyn Burnett RN, SRNA; Montana Betts RN, SRNA; Christhian De Ochoa RN, SRNA; Maciej Chec RN, SRNA; and Dwayne Accardo DNP, CRNA, APRN
Advantages of Early Utilization of Palliative Care in the Pediatric ICU: A Scoping Review, Shelby Noel Cain BSN, RN, CPN; Dana Pabalate Zimmerman MSN, RN; Charis Elizabeth Oji MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC/AC; and Michelle Rickard DNP, CPNP-AC
The Effect of Certified Diabetic Education on Hemoglobin A1C Levels in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Brooke Chezem BSN, RN; Kathleen Reed BSN, RN; Savannah Barnes BSN, RN; Sharon Little DNP, APRN, FNP-BC; and Laura Reed DNP, FNP
Using a Food Insecurity Screening Tool in the NICU, Emily Coffman BSN, RN; Fatina Caldwell BS, BSN, RN, CPN, CPEN; MacKenzie Box BSN, RN; Uche Anani MD, FAAP; Christin Fritz MD, MPH; and Bobby Bellflower DNSc, NNP-BC, FAANP
Depression Awareness Programs for Adolescents: A Scoping Review, Kincharska N. Freeman MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CNOR and Michelle Rickard DNP, CPNP-AC
Screening for Social Determinants of Health to Improve Care in Pediatric Patients with Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections: A Scoping Review, Emily Gray MSN, FNP-C and Michelle Rickard DNP, CPNP-AC
Effectiveness of Perioperative Ketamine vs. Opioid Analgesia on Extubation Time and Total Perioperative Opioid Requirement, Robert H. Gray SRNA; Sarah S. Hardesty SRNA; Heidi E. Higginbotham SRNA; Charles A. Hoyt II, SRNA; and Dwayne Accardo DNP, CRNA
Impact of Ante- and Postnatal Depression Screening in Women with HIV: A Scoping Review, Kimberly M. Grider BSN, RN, PMH-BC; Bao Chau Le BSN, RN; Blessing Okon BSN, RN; and Diana Dedmon DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
Pain Management in Postoperative Pediatric Craniotomy Patients: A Scoping Review, Jessica M. Hiltenbrand BSN, RN; Sydney A. Scarbrough BSN, RN; Kaitlyn E. Shirley BSN, RN; and Michelle Rickard DNP, CPNP-AC
Evaluating the Use of Long-Acting Injectables as a Method to Improve Treatment Adherence in Patients with Schizophrenia: A Scoping Review, Britney Michelle Holton MSN, FNP-BC; Patricia Rena Jones-Purdy MSN, CNRN; and Margaret Harvey PhD, APRN, ACNP-BC, CHFN
Sleep Deprivation and Delirium Development in the ICU, Cynthia Howell MSN FNP-BC; Stacy Murillo MSN FNP-BC; Amy Wilson MSN FNP-BC; and Tracy McClinton DNP, AG-ACNP-BC
Dexmedetomidine to Reduce PONV, Amanda Johnson SRNA; Joshua Lawrence SRNA; Staci Martinez SRNA; Taylor Mayberry SRNA; and Dwayne Accardo DNP, CRNA, APRN
Impact of Spontaneous Breathing Trials on Reducing Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in Adult Intubated Patients: A Scoping Review, Jireh R. Johnson BSN, RN; Hamzha Aysheh BSN, RN; Keianna Luckett BSN, RN; and Margaret Harvey PhD, APRN, ACNP-BC, CHFN
Boarding Barriers for Psychiatric Patients in Emergency Departments, Emmeline B. Martin BSN, RN; Alison Rossano BSN, RN; and Diana Dedmon DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
Esmolol Compared to Fentanyl on Hemodynamic Effects: A Scoping Review, Anna McCleskey BSN, RN, SRNA; Landon McDonald MSN, RN, CNL; Tim Moore BSN, RN, SRNA; Jamie Pitcock BSN, RN, SRNA; and Dwayne Accardo DNP, CRNA, APRN
Prevention of Diabetes-Related Hospital Readmission Following Initial Diagnosis of Diabetes in Patients Over the Age of Fifty: A Scoping Review, Nathan Miller DNP, AGACNP, FNP; Jasmine Harris DNP, FNP; Michael Clardy DNP, AGACNP; and Diana Dedmon DNP, ACNP, FNP-BC