This page contains scholarly projects submitted to the Graduate School in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
Submissions from 2024
LOW VITAMIN B12: THE NEED FOR UPDATED PROVIDER EDUCATION, Tracy Coltharp
THE EFFECT OF EDUCATION PATH AND NURSING SPECIALTY ON KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE SURVEY REGARDING PAIN SCORES, Justin Cope
DECREASING OVERALL BREAST CANCER RISK THROUGH ASSESSMENT, TREATMENT, AND PREVENTION OF VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY IN THE ADULT POPULATION, Rachel Jamison
Christian-Based Health Promotion Program, Amber Vail
Submissions from 2023
THE IMPACT OF PERSONAL BARRIERS TO INCORPORATING THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION DIET, Aaron Bigando
Enhancing Provider Knowledge on the Benefits of LARC Use in Teens, Lyndsay Camper
Implementation and Evaluation of a Diabetic Education Program, Brianna Cole
IMPROVING ADVANCE DIRECTIVE DOCUMENTATION IN A PRIMARY CARE CLINIC IN THE MIDWEST, Teresa Hagedorn
PROVISION OF FORMAL EDUCATION TO NURSING STAFF: KANGAROO MOTHER CARE WITHIN MATERNAL-CHILD UNITS, Jessica Holly
Comparing Student Satisfaction in High- and Low-Fidelity Simulation Experiences, Bailey Kuhlman
Expanding Clinical Knowledge and Awareness to Non-Benzodiazepine Treatments by Providing an Educational Intervention: A Quantitative Study, Alexander Labrador
FREQUENCY OF CIWA SCORING IN PATIENTS WITH ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE IN A MENTAL HEALTH SETTING, Heather McManis
Impact of Maternal Fetal Triage Index on Emergency Healthcare Providers, Samantha Shepard
An Emergency Department Resource Nurse Checklist, Aaron Tucker
Evaluation of the Train 2 Run Program at the Joplin VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC), Jenifer Webb
REGISTERED NURSE EDUCATION ON PREVENTION OF VENTILATOR ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA IN AN URBAN MIDWESTERN INTENSIVE CARE UNIT, JODI MARIE WEBER
Submissions from 2022
The Feasibility of Transitional Psychiatric Care Service in a city with a population 20, 171 in a Midwestern State, Aubri Ashbacher
Factors Influencing Vaccination Rates in Children Under Two in Southeast Kansas, Danielle Bennett
Improving Family Involvement Through Dementia Education Using a Video Sharing Service, Marissa Lynn Bernabe
EVALUATION OF NURSE BURNOUT AND CURRENTLY USED PREVENTION AND TREATMENT INTERVENTIONS, Karina Burton
A PROVIDER NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR A PULMONARY REHABILITATION PROGRAM AT A RURAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, Shelbie Cosby
GENETICS AND GENOMICS IN NURSING PRACTICE: ASSESSING BARRIERS, FACILITATORS, AND TAILORING IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES, JaAnna Guillory
Healthy Work Environment and Outcome Improvements for Nursing, Haley Kepley
Improving Palliative Care Education in the Acute Hospital Setting, Maria Klug
PLAY YOUR ACEs: CLINICAL PRACTICE CHANGE FOR ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES, Jordan Lefevers
EVALUTION OF A QUALITY IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVE TO UTILIZE GLUCOSE GEL FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF NEONATAL HYPOGLYCEMIA, Cassie McCarthy
Provider Education on Physical Activity for Older Adults, Joseph Morris
UNCOVERING THE EDUCATIONAL AND SELF MANAGEMENT NEED IN PEOPLE WITH INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE, Zachary Palumbo
AN EDUCATIONAL PROJECT ON GUIDELINES OF TREATING RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS AND BRONCHIOLITIS IN RURAL PEDIATRIC PATIENTS, Mallory Revell
Pregnancy Education in Rural Areas, Kayla Tinsley
IMPROVING VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLISM PROPHYLAXIS KNOWLEDGE AMONG REGISTERED NURSES ON A MEDICAL-SURGICAL INPATIENT UNIT IN THE MIDWEST, Theresa Umscheid
Reducing the Stigma Associated with Maternal Substance use Disorder in a Rural Midwest Hospital and Clinic, Jami Vineyard
PROVIDER EDUCATION ON NON-PHARMACOLOGIC TREATMENT OF OSTEOARTHRITIS, Brandi P. Whetzell
Submissions from 2021
Disruptive Communication Among the Interdisciplinary Team: Gaining Insight and Providing Nurse Education, Kristen Marie Anderson
Increasing Healthcare Providers' Intent to Utilize Alternative and Complementary Pain Management With Their Patients, Holli Boyles
Implementation and Evaluation of the Quantification of Blood Loss and Postpartum Hemorrhage Education, Marlee Cares
Understanding the Emotional and Treatment Impact of Recurrent Miscarriages for Women Living in Rural Medically Under-Served Areas, Whitney Dickerson
A QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR MEDICATION RECONCILIATION, Crystal Garcia
IMPLEMENTATION OF TELEHEALTH EDUCATION IN A PRE-LICENSURE BSN NURSING PROGRAM IN RURAL SOUTHEAST KANSAS, Anna Beth Gilmore
Goals-of-Care & End-of-Life Quality in Relapsed High-Risk Leukemia: Silent Conversations, Lacy Jo Graham
Education for Healthcare Providers, Nurses, and the Public on Opioid Induced Hyperalgesia, Jenny Greene
Provider Knowledge of Tickborne Diseases, Kristi Harbit
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Nonpharmacological Intervention Education for Healthcare Professionals Caring for Newborns, Darby Harvey
Educational Needs Regarding Concussion in Youth Athletes, Trevor Harvey
DEPRESSION KNOWLEDGE IN NURSING HOME LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES, REGISTERED NURSES, AND CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS, Jason Heflin
THE EFFECTS OF DIABETES EDUCATION ON LONG-TERM COMPLICATIONS, Sunny Lawrence
NURSING ORIENTATION AND EFFECT ON RETENTION IN A RURAL MEDICAL FACILITY, Miranda Plumlee
Increasing Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccination Rates in Adults Age 65 Years and Older in a Primary Care Clinic, Ashley Sandbothe
Effects Of Rapid Response Teams on Patient Outcomes After Nursing Education, Abby Zeb
Submissions from 2020
IMPROVING PCS 5.67 MEDITECH’S USER INTERFACE BY ADDING A “ONE-CLICK-ONE-SCREEN” ELECTRONIC PAGE, German Abarca
INCREASING KNOWLEDGE ABOUT HPV AND THE HPV VACCINE AMONGST COLLEGE STUDENTS, Morgan Baxter
Cardiovascular Surgery Practice Remodel: Increasing Job Satisfaction and Reducing Turnover Rates of Advanced Practice Providers, Christian Brooks
Using Provider Education About Self Care to Reduce Compassion Fatigue Among Nurses, Priscella Caron
Sepsis Screening Education, Brittany R. Horn
Ultrasound Guided Intravenous Access in the Emergency Department, Lynieta Leisure
Quality Family Planning: Enhancing the Knowledge of Contraception Counseling in Primary Care, Allison N. Littleford
EVALUATION OF INTRAVENOUS CATHETER INSERTION SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE LEVELS OF NURSES IN THE ACUTE CARE SETTING, Kelly Mishmash
EVALUATION OF A FALL PREVENTION PROGRAM FOR OLDER ADULTS IN A RURAL COMMUNITY, Candice Morris
Assessing the Health Literacy Levels of Diabetic Patients Located in Rural Southeast Kansas, Meghan Murray
An Evaluation of Adolescent Concussion Management and Guidelines by Primary Care Providers in the Outpatient Setting: DNP Scholarly Project, Mary Beth Newkirk
UNDERSTANDING THE KNOWLEDGE, PERCEPTIONS, AND ADVOCACY OF FAMILY PRESENCE DURING RESUSCITATION BY EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT REGISTERED NURSES, Myranda Prather
Inappropriate Antibiotic Use: A Survey of Provider Prescribing Behaviors, Brice I. Saunders
Effectiveness of Heart Failure Clinics on Reducing Hospital Readmissions, Sarah Stoughton
Increased Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorders Reduces Stress Levels in Staff Caring Directly for Patients With Autism Spectrum Disorder., Katelyn E. Triplett
Salary, Benefits Packages, and Negotiation Skills for Nurse Practitioners, Lea Ann Tyler and Laura A. Weiss
Submissions from 2019
FAT FOR LIFE: THE DEVELOPMENT OF A LOW-CARBOHYDRATE HIGH-FAT DIETARY TOOLKIT FOR TYPE 2 DIABETES IN RURAL SOUTHEAST KANSAS, Curtis Beall
Step It Up Macks Creek, MO: A Community Walking Program, Amy Butler
A PRE AND POST SURVEY TO EVALUATE PATIENT PERCEPTION OF GROUP DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT EDUCATION IN RURAL HEALTH CLINICS, Stormy Carter
EFFECT OF EDUCATION ABOUT PEDIATRIC IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULE AND VACCINE ADMINISTRATION ON FAMILY MEDICINE CLINIC PROVIDERS AND CLINICAL STAFF KNOWLEDGE AND CONFIDENCE, John Matthew Derfelt
INCREASING HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS VACCINATION AMONG ADOLESCENTS THROUGH PARENT TARGETED CANCER-PREVENTION EDUCATION, Shannon Duncan
Increasing Providers' Intent to Perform E-Cigarette Screening in the Adolescent Population, Andrea Hight
AUTISM SCREENING KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE IN SOUTHEAST KANSAS, Briana M. LaForge
Nurses' attitudes and understanding of the suicidal patient, Cheryl Lemmon
KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDES OF REGISTERED NURSES ON PALLIATIVE CARE, Amy Marpu
PROVIDER AWARENESS ASSOCIATED WITH LIFESTYLE INTERVENTIONS AND ADULT OBESITY, Reilly Tackett
Submissions from 2018
Managing adult obesity with provider education, Krystal August
Decreasing Simulation Anxiety in Nursing Education, Kimberly Byler
AN EVALUATION of the TREATMENT MODALITY and MANAGEMENT of ACUTE and CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN INDIVIDUALS in RURAL SOUTHEAST KANSAS, Michele R. Carey
Submissions from 2017
DETERMINING THE KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND BELIEFS OF HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS IN TREATING NON-SPECIFIC ACUTE AND CHRONIC BACK PAIN, Stacey L. Kale
INPATIENT HOSPICE HOME: A NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND BUSINESS PLAN, Stacey Middleton
Improving Obesity Management in Primary Care, Jeffrey M. Waddell
Submissions from 2016
Educational Needs of Nurses for Wound Care, Stephanie Adee
Promoting an Increase in Preceptors for Nurse Practitioner Students by Providing the Necessary Tools for Preceptorship, Sonja K. Albright and Sonja Albright
A Qualitative Study of Rural Nurse Practitioners' In Medically Underserved Clinics, Jama J. Bogart
Building ALLAS: Creation of an Asthma and Allergies App, Benjamin J. Cochran
Development and Presentation of an Employer Sponsored Health Center Proposal, Johnna Costello
Examining Patient Outcomes of Telemedicine in Rural Emergency Departments, Jessica R. Dalton
Diabetes Self-Management Education: A Rural Health Development, Ashleigh A. Heter
Combating Childhood Obesity with Provider Education: A Quantitative Study, Trina Larery
Feasibility Study for Rural Health Clinic, Cynthia A. Noble
DECREASING COST ASSOCIATED MEDICATION NONADHERENCE, Shawn E. Raymond
