This collection of SOAR@USA includes culminating scholarly projects for students in graduate programs at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. The collection currently includes projects from the Doctor of Nursing Practice program.

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Scholarly Projects from 2023

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Hypertension Education to Enhance Health Literacy, Kylee Westrip

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Clinical Practice Implementation to Address ASCVD Risk: A Practice Change in Primary Care, Elizabeth Wooten

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Expanding Use of Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibitor (SGLT2i) In Managing Patients with Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease in Primary Care, Stephanie Wu

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Improving Cervical Cancer Screening Rates in the Primary Care Setting, Esmeralda Young

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Interfacility Transfer of Pediatric Patients to a Comprehensive Children's Hospital, Kim Zaky

Scholarly Projects from 2022

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Evidence-Based Selection of a Fall Risk Assessment Tool: A Program Evaluation Review, Lindsey Adams

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Weekly Telehealth Weigh-in for BMI Reduction, Kelly Ahmad

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Prevention of Central Line-Associated Blood Stream Infection (CLABSI) in Adult ICU Patients, Salima Allahbachayo

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Influence of Cultural Competency Program on Bias in a Community Volunteer Program, Melodie L. Anderson

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Evidence-Based Best Practice Toolkit for Competency-Based Orientation in Integrating an Adult Pneumococcal Protocol to Improve Vaccine Rate: A Program Evaluation Review, Magda Angel Cifuentes

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The Utilization of Stress Management in Critical Care Nurses to Decrease Nursing Burnout, Danny Atkins

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From the First Encounter: A Communication Program for High Volume, High Acuity Patient Care Locations, Shazam Bacchus

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Reducing Central Venous Infections, Desiree Banton

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Evidence-Based Best Practice Toolkit for Social Determinants of Health: A Program Evaluation Review, Bryleigh Berry

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Quality Reporting on Dialysis Water Testing and Dialysis Machine Disinfection, Jennifer Boquiren Quitevis

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Remote Patient Monitoring: Decrease Rehospitalization for Spinal Cord Injury Patients, Abegail Cabunoc-Garcia

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Improving Medicine-Telemetry Discharge Process, Claire Cafirma

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Implementation of Daily NHPPD Calculator in the Acute Care Setting, Spencer Y. Cho

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Reducing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections: Beyond the Bundle, Deana Cirillo

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Transient Ischemic Attack and Admission to a Dedicated Unit, Bandi Davini

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An Evidence-Based Practice Handbook for the Reduction of Perioperative Pressure Injuries: An Implementation Guide, Krystal Dopson

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Quantification of Obstetric Hemorrhage, Alma Garcia

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Evidence-Based Best Practice for Nursing Skills Competency Assessment: A Policy Development Project for Standard Work Utilizing the Donna Wright Competency Model, Iselda Gentry

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Establishment of Unit Based Council Using a Shared Governance Toolkit, Viji George

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The Effect of Transfer of Care Protocol on the Rehospitalization Rates in Psychiatric Patients, Fernando Guillen MSN, CNP, PMHNP-BC

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Increasing Appointment Adherence in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus via Appointment Reminders and Patient Education, Leslie Guy

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Preventing and Reducing Nurse Burnout in an Outpatient Military Facility, Lisa Haik

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Increasing the Prescribing of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) With a Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Screening Tool, Cassey Hall

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Nurse-Led Intervention: Implementing Early Mobilization of Patients in the Intensive Care Unit, Lou A. Hill

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A Contemporary Shared Governance Structure and Its Role in Managing Nurse Turnover, Kagale Kiwanuka

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Evidence-Based Best Practice for Discharge Planning: A Policy Review, Marissa Lewis

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Reducing Falls Related to Toileting, Brian Locastro

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Behavioral Code Team, Daniel McGrath

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Effect of Dedicated Admission Medication Reconciliation on Patient Care in 100-Bed Acute Care Hospital, Judy McManus

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Evidence-Based Best Practice for Transitions of Care: A Policy Review on Medication Reconciliation Standards, Lovelyn Chizoba Ogbennah

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Action Planning with Self-Monitoring Blood Pressure Improves Blood Pressure Control in Geriatric Patients, Thuy Ai Oh

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Oral Care Bundle Impact on Staff Assisted Oral Care, Sabrina Oliver

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Audit And Feedback For Blood Glucose Point Of Care Testing, Faith A. Onwuka

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Reducing the Incidence of CLABSI through Hand Hygiene, Bindu Paudel

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Early and Progressive Mobility: A Program Implementation Strategy for High Acuity Patient Care Locations, Stefani Poland

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Improving the Perioperative Experience of Patients and Families in a Pediatric Setting, Anjanette Pong

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Addressing Anxiety in Hospitalized Adults Using a Music Intervention, Raina M. Rochon

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Nurse-Driven Protocols for Abdominal Pain in the Emergency Department, Chris Schmidt

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ICU Liberation Bundle: A Multidisciplinary Approach, Julie Anne Snyder Amoroso

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Use of the PREPARE Tool to Increase Completion Rates of Advance Care Planning Documentation, Janella Thompson

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Making Wishes Known: An Evidence-Based Practice Project for Advanced Care Planning in Oncology, Hazel Torres

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Discharge Care Bundle to Reduce COPD 30-Day Readmission Rates in a Hospital Acute Care Unit, Dao Vang

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Increasing Equitable Access to Care: Implementation of Universal Palliative Care Screening in the Intensive Care Unit, Sarah Weaver

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Perception is Everything: Implementation of a Peer Evaluation Program for Nurse Leaders in a Hospital Setting, Teruko Williams

Scholarly Projects from 2021

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Reducing Patient Risk for Suicidal Behaviors with a Safety Bundle of Best Practices with Non-Psychiatric Patients, Olayemi Akindele