Research Guides: NUR 818 / 819 DNP Project: DNP Projects at PA College

NUR 818 DNP Project

All DNP students at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences complete and disseminate a scholarly practice project. This guide helps showcase and disseminate the work of these students. It also offers assistance for students in the process of completing their projects.

DNP Projects 2023

Using Text Message Medical Reminders to Increase COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
By Heather E. Leonard, 2023
A Trauma-Informed Care Educational Program for the Staff of an Outpatient Cancer Center
By Julie Stover, 2023
The purpose of this quality improvement project was to implement a trauma-informed care (TIC) educational program for the staff of an outpatient cancer center to determine if the program improved attitudes and knowledge about providing TIC.

DNP Projects 2022

Depression and Dementia-Related Behaviors in Long-Term Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Effects of Novel Socialization Techniques
By Jessica May, 2022
This project shows that thoughtful implementation of novel socialization activities can mitigate the harmful effects of prolonged social isolation.
Implementation of a Cognitive Fitness Program for Individuals Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment
By Connie M. Metzler, 2022
The purpose of this DNP project was to implement an evidence-based, quality improvement Cognitive Fitness Program to help individuals living with MCI maintain or improve their cognitive and emotional health.
One-Week Follow-up of MI Patients: A Quality Improvement Project to Increase the Use of an NP-Led Discharge Clinic and Assess Outcomes
By Consolate Oburu-Bindom, 2022
The project's purpose was to increase the use of the cardiology nurse practitioner (NP) - run discharge clinic and assess outcomes, including evaluating the impact of follow-up of acute MI patients on readmission rates.

DNP Projects 2021

Supporting Newly Graduated Nurses' Transition to Specialty Practice in Critical Care
By Mary E. Fetter, 2021
This project’s purpose was to apply the evidence regarding the value of adequate support for the NGN's transition to practice in a critical care environment by providing specialty education.
The Influence of Healthcare Provider Recommendations as Predictor of the Influenza Vaccine Uptake
By Navy Sen, 2021
This quality improvement project's primary purpose was to integrate evidence-based findings into practice and evaluate provider recommendations as a predictor of the flu vaccine uptake.

DNP Projects 2020

The Effect of Interprofessional Simulation-Based Training on Teamwork in an Obstetrical Care Team
By Douglas J. Davis, 2020
The purpose of this project was to implement an interprofessional simulation-based training (IpSBT) program to enhance the teamwork and communication skills of an obstetrical care team managing an obstetrical emergency.
Implementation of Postpartum Hemorrhage Risk Assessment and Quantification of Blood Loss in Obstetrics for Improved Recognition, Readiness, and Response to Postpartum Hemorrhage
By Wendi Manning, 2020
The primary purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project addressed the implementation of electronic health record (EHR) tools to inform readiness and recognition of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH).