JMU Scholarly Commons is the home for electronic Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Final Clinical Projects from 2020 to the present.
Current students: Click here to submit your clinical research project.
Theses/Dissertations from 2024
Enhanced bariatric surgery preoperative support to improve postoperative surgical outcomes, Jeffrey Eavey
Theses/Dissertations from 2023
Implementing audiovisual education to improve quality and patient experience for outpatient colorectal cancer screening patients, Stephanie Armstrong, Jeannie Corey, and Deborah Kile
Sexually transmitted infection prevalence in college students with urinary tract infection symptoms: A pilot study, Kathleen Beigh
Diabetes health coaching program in an eastern Virginia health center: A retrospective program evaluation, Moniqueia Flint
Implementing a standard work process for food insecurity screening, referral, and connection tracking in a safety-net clinic, Aisha Keplinger
Policy analysis: Increasing prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) use to improve patient safety, Kimberly Manning
Using clinical staff-initiated protocols in the urgent care setting to improve throughput, Holly S. Mason
Medical device cybersecurity risk assessments: Engaging clinicians to mitigate threat, Nicole A. Mohiuddin and Nicole A. Mohiuddin
Increasing medication adherence in patients with bipolar disorder using mobile app reminder, Emmaculate Ndifor
Evaluating utilization and outcomes for an outpatient oncology urgent care center, Melody D. Noble
Maternal- child malnutrition in Nepal: A policy analysis, Garima Pokhrel
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
Implementing routine depression screening in an urgent care setting: An implementation science project, Lori Conyers
Examining opioid risk mitigation practices in a rural pain management clinic: A quality improvement project, Stanley W. Hatcher
Improving glycemic control during the COVID-19 pandemic: A quality improvement project, Megan Henderson
Medication reconciliation policy analysis: A collaborative project with the principal hospital in Cayman Islands health system, Bethany Landes
Developing a quality improvement process: Impacting patient outcomes and achieving ambulatory accreditation, Colleen E. Nappi
Postoperative atrial fibrillation prevention: A quality improvement project, Emily O. Schneiderman
Developing influential nurse leaders: Utilizing strengths and styles assessments to create individualized, intentional coaching, Linda Shepherd
Sunsetting excessive chest x-rays in an intensive care unit: A quality improvement project, Cassandra Sweet
Registered nurse-led annual wellness visits in rural health clinics: A program evaluation of a new role, Tina Switzer
Improving access for Medicare inpatient psychiatric patients: A health policy analysis, Malinda B. Whitfield
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
Assessing moral distress and substance use among nurses in the time of COVID-19 to improve patient safety, Lauren Childers
COVID-19 in a secure behavioral rehabilitation setting: A program evaluation, Jennifer G. Jones
Infusing evidence-based practice into the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority nursing culture, Melissa Ring
An evidence-based project: Exploring nurse manager communication competencies and skill development, Micaela Ross
Implementing a program of lifestyle modification in pregnancy to reduce the risk of recurrent gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), Connie Van Baah
Theses/Dissertations from 2020
A program evaluation of violence prevention task force to address type II workplace violence utilizing PRECEDE/PROCEED model, Stephanie Autry
Facemasks for source control: Testing influenza transfer to bedside tables, Adriane M. Biggio
Policy analysis: Appropriate opioid prescribing practices for post-surgical patients, Joan S. Daversa
Developing training to address neonatal nurse knowledge, practice, and perceived attitude for neonatal abstinence syndrome, Rebekah Draper
Implementation and program evaluation pilot study: Educating health care providers about protecting population health during climate change., Christine Fasching Maphis
Pulling heart strings: Quality improvement algorithm for temporary epicardial pacing wire removal post cardiac surgery, Jessica Norman
Using the model for improvement to address invasive hemodynamic safety concerns in critical care, Selena Truban
The Watson room: Mitigating compassion fatigue in oncology nurses, Patricia A. Viscardi
