Investigator/Author Title of Doctoral Project/Investigation
Dr. Chizomam Abanobi

Medication Guideline for Managing Low Back Pain in Adults Over 18 at a Spine Center.

Dr. Nkeiruka Abanobi

Guideline for Prevention of Surgical Site Infection in Knee Arthroplasty

Dr. Shenelle Acoy

Implementation of a Standardized Screening and Intervention Tool to Reduce Discharge Failures in the Emergency Department

Dr. Wuraola Adesinasi

Bridging Patient Referral Gap to Physical Therapy in an Outpatient Clinic

Dr. Nicole Adside

Utilization of AHRQ Urinary Catheter Removal Pocket Card to Increase Urinary Catheter Removal

Dr. Chioma Ahaiwe

The Use of a Walking Intervention to Reduce Depression among Patients (40-65 years) on the PHQ-9 Measuring Scale within Six weeks

Dr. Tammy Aiken

The Relationship Between Gratitude and Job Satisfaction Among Nurse Leaders

Dr. Motunravo Akinnairanye

Increasing Physical Activity in School-Aged Children to Improve Sleep

Dr. Olayinka Akinnuoye

Impact of Physical Activity on Fasting Blood Glucose in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Dr. Abimbola Allen Taylor

Improving Bowel Preparation Quality

Dr. Alfredo Alleyne

Caring for Palliative Patients in their Homes

Dr. Amaka Anyaoha

Implementing the Diabetes Management Referral Trigger Alert Tool to Enhance Nurse Practitioner Referral Adherence and Pharmacist Collaboration in the Management of Type 2 Diabetes 

Dr. Bola Apena

Utilizing Short Message Service Technology to Facilitate Behavior Change in Diabetes Patients

Dr. Jennifer Armato

Early Identification of Sepsis: Implementation of the Surviving Sepsis Screening Tool to Improve Lactate Levels in Medical-Surgical Patients

Dr. Stephen Armstrong

Utilizing Barcode Scanning in the Emergency Department to Reduce Adverse Medication Events

Dr. Simone Ashman

Structural Empowerment, Job Satisfaction and Intent to Stay of Nurse Residency Graduates

Dr. Chadi Awad

A Hospital/School Collaborative Leads to a Remarkable Decrease in Medication Errors Among New Nurses and Stability in Staff Retention

Dr. Abra Awoume

Implementing an Exercise Program to Reduce Hypertension in African American Adults

Dr. Rayeanne Bacchus

Impact of Antibiotic Administration Time on Sepsis Outcomes in the Intensive Care

Dr. Hope Elaine Bailey

Violence Against Nurses and Patient Behavior Management in the Emergency Department

Dr. Frank Bale

The Fall Tailoring Interventions for Patient Safety (TIPS) Among Adult Inpatients

Dr. Irene Baltazar

Individualized Music Listening Intervention to Reduce Agitation of Persons with Dementia

Dr. Olubukunola Banjoko

Mechanical Complications and Emergency Care in Home Care Pediatric Patients.

Dr. Eryn Banke

Saving the Line: Preventing Pediatric PICC Line Dislodgements

Dr. Marc Baron

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Staff Education on the Use of PowerGlide Pro Ultrasound Guided Intravenous Insertion on First Attempt Success Rate and Confidence with Technique

Dr. Bonnita Bassler

The Implementation of Music to Impact Agitation in Adult ICU Patients

Dr. Donna Baxter

Impact of a Walking Program on Body Mass Index

Dr. Samantha Beldon

Nurse Leader Mentorship and Innovation

Dr. Leonard Benavidez

Patient Safety Agreements to Prevent Falls in Medical-Surgical Hospital Units: Best Practices

Dr. Mary Benn

Reduction of the 30-Day Readmission Rate in a Skilled Nursing Facility with Older Adult Patients with Respiratory Conditions

Dr. Gillian Nicole Bernard

Using the Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Toolkit to Reduce & Manage Blood Glucose Levels in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus

Dr. Kelly Bidlespacher

The Effect of Teach-Back on Readmission Rates in Rehabilitation Patients

Dr. Ann Bindra

Decreasing Falls with Injury in the Pediatric Acute Care Setting

Dr. Robert Blake

Purposeful Rounding: Improving Employee Engagement and Reducing Serious Safety Events in an Ambulatory Setting

Dr. Vianey Blakley Impacting Pain Levels with Virtual Reality During Burn Dressings in Pediatric Patients
Dr. John Bowen

Implementing Continuous Glucose Monitoring to Improve HgbA1c.

Dr. John M. Bowen

Applying Exercise to Impact HgbA1c in Adults with Diabetes Mellitus Type 2

Dr. Vette Bowen

Using a Chest Pain Pathway Tool to Reduce Length of Stay

Dr. Lisa Boye

Utilizing Digital Clinical Nurse Leader Rounding to Improve Veteran Experience: A Quality Improvement Project

Dr. October Boyles

Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale in Mental Health

Dr. Nadine Brimo

Implementing a Compliance Program for Breast Cancer Screening Population in Accountable Care Practices 

Dr. Sheila Brooks

Implementing the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) to Identify and Refer Adults with Depression

Dr. Jovie Brown

Colonoscopy Bowel Preparation Instructions Via Text Messaging
to Reduce Same-Day Cancellations

Dr. Linda Byers

Implementing Vaginal Preparation to Reduce Postoperative Cesarean Surgical Site Infections

Dr. April Carillo

Implementation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Hypertension Management Program

Dr. Michael Carter

The Impact of Spiritual Care Awareness Among Nurses on the Patient Experience

Dr. Alicia Casapao

Reducing the Rate of Falls in a Medical-Surgical Unit: A Quality Improvement Project

Dr. Lori Chaballa

Exploring the Effect of a Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Program on
New Nurse Intent to Stay Rates

Dr. Nicole Chacon

Implementing CLABSI Care Bundles

Dr. Jessenia Ciavarella

Promoting Skin-to-Skin Contact Immediately After Birth to Improve Early Breastfeeding

Dr. Deana Cirillo

Reducing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections: Beyond the Bundle

Dr. Alison Clark

Increasing Depression Screenings During the Peripartum Period

Dr. Robin Coleman

Improving Patient Safety & Reducing Lab Errors

Dr. Kendra Coles

Improving Timely Antibiotics Using a Maternal Safety Bundle for Sepsis in Pregnancy

Dr. Quiana Cooper Improving the Misdiagnosis of Bipolar Disorder
Dr. Marilou Corpuz

Implementing a Ventilator Bundle Checklist at a Nursing Rehabilitation Center

Dr. Alma Cremer


Decreasing Fluid Overload in Hemodialysis Patients in a Rural Clinic: Providing Multilingual Educational Brochure with Images

Dr. Anett Daan

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Improvement of Hypertension in Adults 

Dr. Jennifer D’Amato

Using the ABCDEF Bundle to Reduce the Prevalence of Physical Restraint Use

Dr. Mercy Daniels

Use of the Prader-Willi Syndrome Behavior Questionnaire to Improve Care

Dr. Maria Theresa Davia

Implementing Telephone Follow Up Calls to Improve
Treatment Symptom Severity Post Chemotherapy

Dr. Jennifer Suzanne D’Amato

Using the ABCDEF Bundle to Reduce the Prevalence of Physical Restraint Use

 

Dr. Erin Dees

Reducing Inpatient Placement Errors in the Emergency Department using NEWS2

 

Dr. Sharon De Peralta

Implementation of a Post-event Debriefing Process for the Behavioral Emergency Response Team

Dr. Atem Dibaki

Using the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale to Improve Treatment Adherence in Depressed Patients

Dr. Angela Dizon

Effects of Self-Home Blood Pressure Monitoring in Hypertensive Patients

Dr. Treasure Dooker

PREPARE For Your Care: Increasing Advance Directives in Oncology

Dr. Pamela Dugeon

Effect of Utilizing Telehealth for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support

Dr. Lindy Dunavant

Improving Wait Times for Acute Psychiatric Inpatient Placement:
A Quality Improvement Project

Dr. Dorsel Edwards

Implementing a Health Literacy Screening Tool into a Clinic’s Organizational Policy

Dr. Gail Edwards Medication Reconciliation
Dr. Christiana Chioma Egwim Implementation of Text Messaging Intervention to Impact Hba1c Levels
Dr. Aleyamma Eldow

Effect of Nontherapeutic Hand Massage on Preoperative Anxiety

Dr. Sam Ellsworth

Lean-Driven Problem-Solving Nursing Huddles

Dr. Grace Eneogwe

Impact of Video Bowel Preparation on Optimal Boston Bowel Preparation Scale Scores

Dr. Victoria Etoyan

Management of Blood Cholesterol Among Patients with Diabetes

Dr. Matthew Febin

Implementation of Walking Intervention for Managing Chronic Pain

Dr. Precious Ferguson

Effects of a Music Based Intervention on Reducing Compassion Fatigue in Oncology Advanced Practice Providers

Dr. Gabriela Fernandez

Implementing an Educational Program and an Evidence-Based Protocol in a Skilled Nursing Facility to Reduce Pressure Ulcer Development

Dr. Matthew Flinchum

Improving Stroke Care: Implementing an Evidence-Based Post-Stroke Depression Screening Protocol

Dr. Georgina Floyd

Improving Postpartum Depression Screening and Education for Postpartum Women in an Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic

Dr. Monica Fouch

Implementation of an Evidenced Based Practice Nonverbal Pain Assessment Tool to Increase the Comfort of the Hospice Patient

Dr. Merv Francisco

Implementation of Mentoring Program for New Nurse Managers

Dr. Antoinette Gamble

Partners for Change Outcome Management System to Decrease Substance Abuse Treatment Failure

Dr. Hazel Marell Garcia

Impact of Process Improvement in Quality Check on Reduction of Errors
in Surgical Instrumentation

Dr. Deborah Gariee

Implementing Loneliness Screening to Impact Referrals to a Community Health Liaison

Dr. Marine Gazaryan

Preeclampsia Prevention Through Implementation Plan

Dr. Sharon Gebelein

A Quality Improvement Project to Increase Infant Safe Sleep Practices

Dr. Anitha George

Clinical Efficacy of Probiotics as Adjunctive Therapy for Preventing Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea

Dr. Twanda Gillespie

Reducing Indwelling Catheter Utilization Days in Adult Acute Care Patients

Dr. Bonnie Giovannetti

The Impact of Postoperative Protocols on Readmissions for Lung Cancer Surgical Patients

Dr. Tanya Gooden

Identifying Barriers and Evaluating the Effectiveness of SMS in Improving Adherence to Medical and Health Screening Appointments during the First Two Years of the Coronavirus-19 Pandemic

Dr. Nicole Gorman

Enhancing Health Literacy to Reduce Anxiety in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation

Dr. Megan Gorres

Implementation of the Surviving Sepsis Campaign (SSC) 3-hour Sepsis Bundle

Dr. Chelsea Goyner

Technology Alerts to Improve Pain Reassessment

Dr. Sarah Grant

The Impact of Pressure Injuries Bundles to Reduce Pressure Injuries

Dr. Maureen Hall

Enhancing Self Care Management Behavior of Heart Failure Patients in a Primary Care Setting Using the Heart Failure Zone Tool

Dr. Mary Halloran Ruhl

Development and Implementation of Evidence-Base Screening Tool to Determine Patient Eligibility for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

Dr. Alenia Hamilton

Development and Implementation of a Nurse Leader Directed Structured
Appointment Policy in a DNP Owned Primary Care Practice

Dr. LaKisha Hamlett

Implementation of ADA Guidelines 2022 on Exercise to Improve Glycemic Control

Dr. Diana Hampton

Ultrasound Guided Peripheral Intravenous Access in Difficult Intravenous Access Patients

Dr. Elsa Harmon

Impact of the Mediterranean Diet on Fasting Blood Sugar Levels

Dr. Juliana Harney

Timely Treatment of Severe Hypertension and Preeclampsia Among Maternal Patients

Dr. Tracy Antoinette Harpe

The Golden Hour and the Impact of Early Initiation of Breastfeeding

Dr. Megan Ann Hendershot

Flipping the Classroom: Does Active Learning Impact Student Engagement?

Dr. Eliza Henshaw

Prescription for Nature: A Quality Improvement Project in Primary Care

Dr. Camille Hernandez

Application of an Evidence-Based Prevention Bundle for the Mitigation of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

Dr. Eileen Herrera

Improving Stroke Care: Implementing an Evidence-Based Post-Stroke Depression Screening Protocol

Dr. Monica Holbert

Improving Colonoscopy Prep Quality For Inpatient Colonoscopies

Dr. Spencer Holden

Does Implementing the Diabetic Foot Self-care Behavior Scale Screening Tool Evaluate Foot Ulcers and Self-care Practices in Adult Patients with Type II Diabetes at a Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Clinic?

Dr. Alma Holley

Take Control: A Quality Improvement Project to Manage Hypertension in a Primary Care Setting

Dr. Krista Horhath


Under Pressure to Prevent Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries in an Adult Intensive Care Unit
A Quality Improvement Project

Dr. Anisbel Hornia Silva

Home Peak Expiratory Flow Rate Monitoring to Decrease the Severity of Asthma

Dr. Krystel Huddleston

Improved Appointment Compliance Using Patient Short Message Service Rem

Dr. Kelly Gail Huffstutler-Petty

Postpartum Nurse Advanced Lactation Education to Improve Exclusive Breastfeeding

Dr. Erica Hunter

Skin to Skin Contact After Cesarean Birth

Dr. Melanie Jackson

Integrating Spiritual Care into Nursing Practice

Dr. Robin Jackson-Ervin

Implementation of an Opioid Risk Tool in Primary Care: A Quality Improvement Project

Dr. Osman Jalloh

Implementing Telephone Calls to Reduce Readmission at a Psychiatric Hospital

Dr. Nyasha Jena

Integrating Holistic Nursing Practices and Enhancing Cultural Diversity Awareness in Nursing Education

Dr. Valerie Jensen

Implementation of the Modified Early Warning Score to Address Rapid Response Rates

Dr. Zarina Jiwa

Discharge Planning Quality Improvement Project to Reduce Hospital Readmissions

Dr. Shakia Johnson

Effectiveness of the No-Distraction Zone during Medication Administration to Reduce Medication Errors

Dr. Markeya Johnson Williams

Implementation of a Health Literacy Education Program for Parents to Improve Pediatric Vaccine Knowledge

Dr. Cathy Jones

Implementing the ABCDE Bundle to Impact Length of Stay

Dr. Chyrianne Jones

The Impact of Gender-Affirming Care Bans on Gender Dysphoria: A Healthcare Policy Analysis

Dr. Nichole Jones

Pressure Injury Prevention in the Emergency Department

Dr. Shetona Jordan

Improving Patient Satisfaction Scores Through the Implementation of an Evidence-based
Therapeutic Communication Protocol

Dr. Brandi Joseph

The Importance of a Transition to Practice Nurse Residency:  A Program Evaluation 

Dr. Philomina Joseph Issacs

Reduction in Readmission of Congestive Heart Failure Patients through the Implementation of Home Telehealth Consultation

Dr. Siji Denny Joseph

The Impact of Nurse-Led Diabetes Education on Self-Care of Type 2 Diabetes Patients

Dr. Sheila Joseph

ADCES7 Self-care Behaviors™: Healthy Eating Program Impact on Fasting Blood Glucose

Dr. Cindy Jules

AHRQ’s 5 A’s for Weight Loss in Adult Obese Patients

Dr. Puspa Kafle

The Fall-Tailored Interventions for Patient Safety Toolkit to Reduce Falls

Dr. Numu Kamara

The Effect of Physical Exercise on Patients with Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Dr. Dorcus Kamau

Effects of Text Message on No-show Rates

Dr. Beth Kern

Decreasing Bathroom Toileting Related Falls Utilizing an Evidence Based Toileting Bundle for Acute Care Patients

Dr. Yooni Kim

Implementation of a Hypertension Self-Management Program

Dr. Deborah Samantha Knight

Effectiveness of a Supportive Method on Exclusive Breast-feeding

Dr. Heather Kooiker

Decreasing Periprosthetic Total Joint Infections: Translating Evidence into Practice

Dr. Lisa Kopteros

Skilled Homecare Agencies Preventing 30-Day Readmissions

Dr. Kim Kritch

Creating an Environment of Safety in the Emergency Department for Staff and Boarding Psychiatric Patients: A Quality Improvement Project

Dr. Jacqueline Lagasse

Increasing Oncology Patient-Level Advanced Care Planning with the Five Wishes; An APRN Driven Educational Project

Dr. Bonnie LaPierre

Implementation of a Fall Risk Assessment Tool in a Long-term Care Setting

Dr. Gladys Lapierre

Effect of Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support on Glycemic Control

Dr. Dawn LaPrade

Implementing the Columbia Suicide Severity Scale to Increase Identification of Suicidal Ideations

Dr. Aimee Layson

Quality Improvement Initiatives in the Bariatric Clinic

Dr. Desiree Lazaro-Le Implementation of the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 Questionnaire to Improve Anxiety Screening
Dr. Rebecca Leach

Decreasing Urinary Tract Infections Through Implementation of  a Smart Phrase in the Electronic Health Record

Dr. Tenzin Lhamo

Reducing Medication Errors in Long Term Care

Dr. Olieth G. Lightbourne

The Impact of Staff Debriefing after Restraint and Seclusion Episodes

Dr. Sheila Lightfoot

National Adverse Drug Event Action Plan: Reducing Adverse Drug Events

Dr. Ian Fe Liwanag Reducing Delirium Incidence by Forgoing Midnight Vital Signs
Dr. Joseph Lombardo

Evaluation of Patient Perception of Shared Decision-Making When Selecting a Dialysis Modality

Dr. Una London

A Qualitative Descriptive Study of College Students’ Experiences in Digital Learning

Dr. Rachel Loukota

Preparing Nursing Faculty for Next Generation NCLEX: An Interactive Workshop

Dr. Donna Lucek

Improving Outcomes and Workflow in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Through Integrating an Evidence-Based Pre-Procedural Checklist

Dr. Darreis Lucien

Enhancing Cardiac Rehabilitation Enrollment Using Life after a Heart Attack Predischarge Intervention

Dr. Leigh Ann Luna How Physical Activity Impacts Long-Term Care Residents Diagnosed with Anxiety
Dr. Patience Madufor-Onyima

Reducing the Postpartum Preeclampsia Readmission Rate by an Early Nurse Telemedicine Intervention

Dr. Olivia Makanya Veteran Recidivism rates based on Race/Ethnicity and Participation in the Diversion Program
Dr. Pamella Makoni Improving Hand Hygiene Compliance among Healthcare Workers
Dr. Manju Maliakal

Implementation of a Pre-discharge Order to Improve Patient Discharge Time

Dr. Jaspreet Mann

Antimicrobial Stewardship in Nursing Homes: Therapeutic Use of Antibiotics in the Treatment of Suspected Urinary Tract Infections

Dr. Judith Manning

Early Mobilization of Patients in the Intensive Care Unit

Dr. Patricia Manocchi

Effectiveness of a Vaping Screening Tool at Point of Care to Identify Use Among Adolescents and Provider Awareness

Dr. Michelle Marie Marburger

Implementing a Re-Engineered Discharge Toolkit to Reduce Heart Failure Readmission

Dr. Joanna Mates

Improving Opioid Management in Hospitalized Patients

Dr. Nikola Matson

Assessing Provider Adherence to Music Therapy in Parturients Undergoing Awake Cesarean Section: A Quality Improvement Project

Dr. Febin Matthews

Implementation of Walking Intervention for Managing Chronic Pain

Dr, Barbara Mauger

Implementation of a CAUTI Toolkit for Hospitalized Patients

Dr. Amber Mazzola The Convenience of Fecal Immunochemical Test Kits in the Primary Care Office to Improved Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates
Dr. Sandra McIndoe

Implementation of Physical Activity and Exercise Recommendations to Lower Blood Glucose Among Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Dr. Susan Meres Baker

Implementation of Debriefing Following Patient Death: Addressing Emotional Distress in Nursing Staff

Dr. Judith McGreevy

Implementation of a Nurse-Driven Early Mobility Protocol

Dr. Andria Mills

Nurse – Driven Early Progressive Mobility Protocol to Impact Length of Stay

Dr. Tonya Minggia

Implementation of an SBAR Communication Tool in a Correctional Adult Medical Observation Unit

Dr. Camille Mnganga

Implementation of the Emergency Severity Index Triage tool in Urgent Care

Dr. Ghislaine Mono

Improving Diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder using Patient Health Questionnaire-9

Dr. Jennifer Moore

STOPTHEFALL: Support a Team Approach to Fall Prevention

Dr. Rhonda Morries

Impact of Food Tracker Mobile Application on Weight Management of Diabetics

Dr. Bill Morrozoff

Recommendation for the Adoption of a Supervised Exercise Therapy Protocol for Individuals Diagnosed with Symptomatic Peripheral Artery Disease

Dr. Jennifer Mutascio

Implementation of a Validated Fall Risk Prevention Program in Acute Care Pediatrics

Dr. Kristin Neeves

Implementing the MD Anderson Symptom Inventory Tool to Decrease Oncology Patient Emergency Room Visits

Dr. Claire Ng’uni

Implementing Shared Governance

Dr. Ethel Nwandu

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in Older Adult Depressed Patients in Mental Health Setting

Dr. Olubukola Ajayi Obidi

Impact of Multimodal Intervention to Enhance HPV Vaccination in an Ambulatory OBGYN Department

Dr. Susan Odigie

Preeclampsia Risk Factors Screening and Early Detection Using CMQCC Toolkit

Dr. Shanda Odoms

Early Recognition of Acute Changes in Long-Term Care Patients to Decrease Hospital Transfer Rates

Dr. Cynthia Ogbovoh

Increasing Metabolic Syndrome Assessment in Patients Prescribed Anti-Psychotic Therapies

Dr. Obi Ogechi Utilizing Voice Responses and Text Message Reminders to Impact Blood Pressure Control
Dr. Diamond Ogodo

Reduction of Physical Violence Among Psychiatric Inpatients. A Prevention Strategy

Dr. Oluwatobi Ogunrinde

Effects of Hypertension Control Change Package on Blood Pressure Control in a Primary Care Clinic

Dr. Teresa Okolo

Implementing Clinical Practice Guidelines to Impact Postpartum Hemorrhage Among Immediate Postpartum Mothers

Dr. Margaret Okon

Diabetes Training and Support to Improve Fasting Glucose Levels

Dr. Waheed Olabode

Reducing Heart Failure Related Hospital Readmission Using Re-Engineered Discharge Toolkit

Dr. Maria Olivier

Using Open-Talk Sessions to Improve Nurse Practitioners and Physician assistants (Advanced Practice Providers- APPs) Quality of Life when Delivering Health Care Services to Migrants in New York City Asylums

Dr. Crystal Ollie

Chronic Migraine Management with the Use of Exercise

Dr. Titilayo Omonisa

Implementation of Intervention to Increase Latent TB Medication Uptake Rate Among Immigrants Seeking Green Card Examination at A Local Clinic in Minnesota

Dr. Emilio Ong Jr.

A Quality Improvement Project to Optimize Inpatient Discharge Process Efficiency

Dr. Gloria Oniha

Reducing Blood Culture Contamination in an Emergency Department

Dr. Nikki Osuji Effect of Moderate Physical Activity on Adult Patients with Hypertension
Dr. Adebola Osewa

Development and Evaluation of a Nurse Practitioner-Directed Preoperative Medication Reconciliation Process to reduce Postoperative Morbidity in Bariatric Surgery Patients at a Community Hospital in New York City

Dr. Rita Oteks

Reducing Missed Appointments and Emergency Room Visits in Diverse Populations

Dr. Brandi Otto

The Effectiveness of a Diabetic Foot Care Educational Video

Dr. Odaro Owen

Utilization of Ultrasound-Guided Cannulation for Difficult Intravenous Access (DIVA)

Dr. Doxie Palma

Implementation of Pfizer’s Patient Health Questionnaire to Increase Psychosocial Treatment Referrals

Dr. Sibi Parayil

Implementing the American Heart Association Discharge Checklist to
Reduce Heart Failure Readmission

Dr. Delores Pardner

Verbal Order Process Improvement Project

Dr. Teresa Peterson

Improving Bariatric Support by Incorporating Virtual Peer Groups

Dr. Heidi Petzel

Using Teach-back Tools to Improve Patient Outcomes: A Wound Clinic Approach

Dr. Kara Phillips

Opioid Risk Assessment Tool versus KASPER and Random Urine Drug Screen for Screening Opioid Misuse and Abuse

Dr. Evelyn Pillor

Virtual Reality for Treatment of Functional Chronic Abdominal Pain

Dr. Myriam Plongue

Impact of Depression Screening on Behavioral Health Services among Cancer Patients

Dr. Domanice Poindexter

Depression Screening Implementation in the Adult Homecare Heart Failure Population

Dr. Carlos Polo

Self-Management Care Program on Cultivating Diabetic Foot Maintenance Behaviors

Dr. Yasmin Proctor

Impact of the Calm Smartphone Application on Depression for Patients Following Stroke

Dr. Chinyere Pumugo

Effectiveness of Aerobic Exercise on Ambulatory Blood Pressure in Hypertensive Patients

Dr. Tamekia Ratliff

Implementing Telemedicine Service for Rural Veterans with Congestive Heart Failure to Reduce 30-Day Hospital Readmissions

Dr. Nedege Raybourne

Skincare Bundle to Decrease Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries

Dr. Amber Renaud

Subepidermal Moisture Scanner Implementation Impact on Hospital Acquired Pressure Injury Rate

Dr. Juji Ressurreccion

Implementation of Hospital Acquired Pressure Injury Prevention Bundle in an Acute Care Facility. 

Dr. Darlene Richardson

Managing Hypertension using the DASH diet and a Self-Care

Dr. Erlande Richard-Azinord

Using the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s Re-Engineered Discharge (RED) Toolkit to Reduce Heart Failure Readmissions

Dr. Gary Richberg

Reducing Same-Day Surgery Cancellations

Dr. Stacey Ricketts

Implementing Asthma Control Test to Improve Screening and Recognition of Uncontrolled Asthma

Dr. Kristi Rivison

Implementation of the Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) Myocaridal Injury after Noncardiac Surgery Monitoring (MINS) Guidelines 

Dr. Catherine Rodriguez

Food Allergy Awareness in Preschool Teaching Staff: A Quality Improvement Project

Dr. Kristy Rodriguez

Implementing AHRQ’s Teach-Back Method to Improve Patient Telehealth Appointment Adherence

Dr. Amber Rollins

Impact of Post Discharge Phone Calls on 30-Day Readmission Rates

Dr. Anjana Roy

Preventing Interruptions Improve Adherence to on-time Medication Administration

Dr. Naydean Ruffin

Promoting an Antibiotic Stewardship Protocol to Address Urinary Tract Infections in Long-Term Care

Dr. Angie Ruiz

Effects of a Post-Discharge Telephone Follow-up Call on Readmission Rates and Patient Satisfaction Scores

Dr. Perpetua Saint Lewis

Implementing Wong-Baker-Faces Pain Rating Scale to Increase Unscheduled Pain Medication Use

Dr. Emanuela Salajean

Using a Provider in Triage to Impact Emergency Department Length of Stay

Dr. Shinu Sam

Reducing Falls in Adult Acute Rehabilitation Patients

Dr. Grace Samuel

Text Messaging Program to Impact Glycemic Control

Dr. DeShay Scandrick

Implementing A Social Assessment Screening Tool in A Primary Care Setting

Dr. Jennifer Elaine Schroeder

Heart Failure Care Bundle to Reduce Readmission Rates

Dr. Linda Scott

Implementation of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute “Following the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) Eating Plan” to Decrease Blood Pressure in Individuals at a Single Nurse Practitioner’s Office in Columbia, South Carolina

Dr. Brianna Seaver

Reducing Restraint Use in an Emergency Department

Dr. Vanessa Segura

Improving the Clinical Learning Experience in Prelicensure Nursing Through Affiliate Staffing

Dr. Grace Senoga

Antimicrobial Stewardship Program: A Nurse-driven Penicillin Allergy Clinical Decision Rule

Dr. Aska Sherpa

Effect of Education Intervention on Patient Health Literacy Among Primary Care Providers and Nurses

Dr. Sam Shinu

Reducing Falls in Adult Acute Rehabilitation Patients

Dr. Julie Siemers

Preventing Failure to Rescue: Five Essential Steps to Remedy Key Nursing Practice Breakdown

Dr. Jullet Simpson

Understanding the Effect of Early Mobility on Older Patients Following Arthroplasty

Dr. Angela Singletary

Impact of the National Association of School Nurses Vanquishing Vaping Toolkit

Dr. Debra Skultety Robinson

Implementation of Post-Discharge Phone Calls in Pediatric Outpatient Surgical Patients

Dr. Willa Smiley

Implementing the Cannabis Use Disorder Test-R (CUDIT-R)

Dr. Doris Smith

Implementing Diabetes Self-Management Education in Primary Care to Improve Serum Glucose Levels in Adults

Dr. Shauna Kristine Montez Smith

The Impact of Nurse-Led Education Following Discharge of Heart Failure Patient

Dr. Gretchen Somer

Improving Documentation of Unsolved Problems: A Quality Improvement Project

Dr. Nathaniel Soter

Increasing Lung Cancer Screening Using Low-Dose Computer Tomography in High-Risk Adults to Reduce Morbidity & Mortality

Dr. Deborah Stepp

Implementing an Evidence-Based Oral Care Program to Improve Resident’s Oral Hygiene 

Dr. Liza Stone

The Impact of Music Listening on Preoperative Anxiety

Dr. Ragitha Subodh Implementation of a Nurse-Led Early Mobility Protocol in the Intensive Care Unit
Dr. Kristen Talvacchia

Implementation of a Nonpharmacological Sleep Bundle in a Surgical Intensive Care Unit

Dr. Anne Tanglao

Identifying Risks of Polypharmacy Among the Older Adults

Dr. Susan Tanner

Implementing Evidence-Based Nutrition & Exercise to Reduce Obesity in
African American Women

Dr. Joan Tapper

Improving Stress Coping Mechanisms to Reduce absenteeism Among Mid-Level Providers Working in a Correctional Facility

Dr. Olga Tawiah

Implementation of the United States Health and Human Services Guide to Breastfeeding to Increase Perceived Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Score in Postpartum Mothers

Dr. Andrea Taylor

Implementation of an Electronic SBAR Handoff to Reduce Dialysis Patients’ Hospital Admissions

Dr. Belinda Taylor

Assessing Knowledge in Nurses and Nursing Assistants in Long Term Care on Sexual Expression in Older Adults

Dr. Donna Taylor

Use of Personalized Music to Reduce Agitation in Long-Term Care Dementia Patients

Dr. Katie Taylor

Decreasing Heart Failure Readmission Rates with a Comprehensive Discharge Education Packet

Dr. Susan Thomas Tharakan

Silicone Foam Dressing and Preventative Care Impact on
Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries

Dr. Marjorie Theodule

Decreasing the Incidence of Clostridium Difficile in Long-Term Care Facilities

Dr. Stella Tih

Impact of Walking to a Better Night of Sleep Program on Sleep Quality

Dr. Janelle Todd

Evaluation of a Self Care Journal and its Impact on Compassion Fatigue in Hospice

Dr. Kelvin Jon Tomas

Improving Medication Errors in a High Tolerance Short Duration Rehabilitation Unit that uses Barcode Assisted Medication Administration System

Dr. Theresa Torres

Impact of a Dedicated Critical Care Nurse in Rapid Response and Code Blue Activation

Dr. Christopher Tran

Community-Acquired Pressure Injury Reduction

Dr. Jherika Tyler


Quality Improvement: Implementation of a Preparatory Student Success Course for First-Year BSN Students

Dr. Sharon Tylka

Assessment for Delirium in the Postoperative Patient to Impact Falls

Dr. Kaitlin Valadez

ABCDEF Bundle Implementation

Dr. Elsamma Varghese

Implementing Tailored Nurse Leader Rounds (TNLR) at a Veterans Affairs Facility in Medical and Surgical Units

Dr. Raji Varughese

Direct Practice Improvement: Implementing daily 30g carbohydrate to reduce Hemoglobin A1c in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Dr. Tricia Vetter


Preoperative Warming in the Prevention of Post-Operative Hypothermia

Dr. Melissa Vickers

The Use of SBIRT to Impact Referral to Treatment

Dr. Elizabeth Vidales

Implementing Five Wishes to Impact Primary Care Advance Directive Rates

Dr. Marjan Viscaino

Anxiety Screening Tool to Impact Psychosocial Referrals for Cancer Patients

Dr. Cheneile Vonwille

Implementing a Provider Training Campaign to Improve Early Palliative Care Referral Rates

Dr. Barbara Wagstaff-Walker

Increasing Exclusive Breastfeeding Rates for Postpartum Mothers by Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative

Dr. Chandra Warfield

Implementing Patient Navigators to Increase Completion Rates of Mammography

Dr. Beth Welch

Improving Peripheral Vascular Access in Outpatient Pediatric Patients

Dr. Rosemarie White

Diabetic Self-Care in the Severely Mental Ill Person

Dr. Risa Wilderman

Reduce Medication Errors and Patient Risk of Harm through Improved Adherence to IV Smart Pump Integration with EHR

Dr. Kara Wilfong

Registered Nurses Injecting Neurotoxins in Aesthetics :
Policy Development of the injection of neurotoxins for registered nurses in the state of Florida

Dr. Natalie Williams-James

Implementing a Post Discharge Telephone Call to Increase Compliance With Follow-up Appointments Among Psychiatric Adolescents

Dr. Debra Wilson

New Graduate Associate Degree Nurses’ Perspectives on Pursuing the BSN Degree

Dr. Sharon Winter-Scavicchio

Implementation of Clinical Practice Guidelines for Obesity in a Family Practice Clinic 

Dr. Holly Wirth

Implementation of Oral Care Protocol to Reduce Pneumonia Rates in Hospitalized Patients

Dr. Aleksandra Yearwood

Preventing Surgical Site Infections: Impact of Triclosan-Coated Suture as an Evidence-Based Recommendation