SCHOLARLY PROJECT
The emphasis of the post-master's DNP track is on broad 鈥渟ystems thinking鈥� in order to facilitate the design and implementation of models of patient care and clinical practice.
The DNP project offers students the opportunity to apply advanced empirical and theoretical knowledge to design, implement, evaluate and intervene in the clinical environment based on the evidence. It is expected that students will focus on clinical issues and/or organizational systems that promote safe, effective, efficient and accessible care for individuals, groups, or populations.鈥�
The DNP project should reflect learning from course work and application to clinical practice. Students will complete a minimum of 500 practice hours while working on the DNP Project. The scholarly project will be a tangible deliverable in manuscript form. The project will be reviewed by a committee and formally presented at the project鈥檚 clinical site and with the broader community.
MOVING IDEAS TO INNOVATION
EXPERTISE SAVES LIVES
Nurse Practitioners move ideas to innovation. Martha Mulvey DNP, ANP-BC identified a clinical problem: adult patients with epilepsy were not being screened for obstructive sleep apnea. As a 麻豆入口 DNP student, Dr. Mulvey implemented and tested an EHRA screening alert to save lives. READ MORE
FOCUSED ON PATIENT SAFETY
Patient safety deserves broader discussion. Paul Minnick DNP, RN, NEA-BC brought the issue into focus, and developed and implemented a daily safety huddle dedicated to analyzing complex practice and organization issues. READ MORE
ADVOCATING FOR THE OLDER POPULATION
According to the CDC, each year, 3 million older people are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries. 麻豆入口 DNP graduate, Michelle Cuttino, DNP, MSN, CRNP, AGPCNP-BC urges MCI screening in long-term care to create the opportunity for effective intervention.聽 READ MORE
COMPLETED DNP PROJECTS
Standardizing Multi-Site Surgical Services Nursing Orientation
Carolynn A. Bitzer, MSN, RN, APRN, BC, NBC-HWC
Screening and Prevention of Post-chemotherapy Metabolic Syndrome in Men with Testicular Cancer
Maryann Carousso, MSN, RN, FNP
Implementation of a Safe and Effective Handoff Process from Inpatient to Outpatient Providers for Post-Operative Urologic Surgical Oncology Patients
Meredith Cole, MSN, Rn, FNP-BC, OCN
Identifying Women Under 40 Years of Age at High Risk for Breast Cancer
Suzette Davenport, MSN, NP-C, ONC
Moving FORWARD: An Active Lifestyle Project for Children and Adolescents with Single Ventricle and Fontan Circulation
Kathryn M. Dodds, MSN, CRNP
Empowering Educators: Implementation of an Asthma Education Program for Elementary School Teachers and Staff
Natalie Kasper, MSN, RN, CRNP, PMHS
Guideline to Manage Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Patients with Myelomeningocele in the Newborn/Infant Intensive Care Unit
Katie M. Schmidt, MSN, CRNP, NNP-BC
Nurse-Driven Palliative Care Screening
Jullian K. Tuzio, MSN, RN, AGCNS-BC, ONC
The Impact of Authentic Nurse Leadership Behaviors on Psychological Empowerment
Aaron Acquisto, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, GERO-BC, WCC
Development of an Evidenced-Based Educational Program for the Pre-Licensure Nurse
Annie Davis, MSN, RN, NEA-BC
Development of an Evidence-Based Clinical Pathway for Management of Retroperitoneal Hemorrhage following Neurointerventional Procedures
Adriana L Casta帽o, MSN, APRN, ANCC-BC
The Evaluation of an Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN) Remote Work Model
Kristin A. Cawley, MSN, NE-BC, OCN
A Standardized Care Coordination Communication Tool for Healthcare Provider Collaboration
Tiffany M. Chua, MSN, AGACNP-BC
Development and Implementation of Traumatic Brain Injury
Susan G. Floyd, MSN, APRN, CPNP-AC, CCRN
Implementation of Increased Narcan Accessibility on a College Campus
Deirdre Brett Horan, MSN, CRNP
Development of an Evidence-Based Clinical Practice for Prostate Cancer Screening in Transgender Women
Rebecca Lizarraga, MSN, RN, ANP-BC
Implementation of Best Strategies to Reduce Medication Patient Safety Events
Diane Llerandi, MA, RN, CNS, AOCNS, CPHQ
The Development of a Clinical Practice Guideline for Hyperkalemia in a Unique, Urgent Care Oncology Setting
Erica M. Loney, MSN, APN, ACNPC-AG, OCN
Dundee Classification: A Closer Look at Standardizing Care for Cellulitis
Emily Ma, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, OCN
Improving the Identification of Patients at Risk for Gun Violence
Sarah Morris, MSN, APN, CNP, AGACNP-BC
Impacting Patient Flow Through Enhanced Communication Strategies: The Triage APP
Rachael O鈥橠onnell, AGNP-C, OCN
The Design and Implementation of a Weight Management Referral Process for Patients with Spina Bifida and Overweight/ Obesity
Kaitlin Scarpaci, MSN, FNP-BC, CPN
Educational Methods to Influence Adherence to Clinical Practice Guidelines Related to Prescribing Sodium-Glucose Co-transport 2 Inhibitors in Heart Failure
Joanna Wapner, MSN, MBA, AGACNP-BC
A Systems Approach to Enhancing Nurse Manager Investigation Skills of Patient Safety Events at an Academic Medical Center
Lori Aavik, MA, RN, PMHNP-BC
Electronic Health Record & Clinical Documentation Optimization Program for Outpatient Radiation Oncology Advanced Practice Providers
Colleen Beegle, MSN, FNP-BC, OCN
A Moral Distress Consult Service in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Dyane Bunnell, MSN, APRN, AOCNS, CPON, NPD-BC
Implementation of Pediatric Pressure Injury Prevention Bundle Surveillance
Erin Coyle, MSN, APRN, ACCNS-P, CCRN
Incivility Amongst Healthcare Team Members in an Emergency Services Care Setting: Best Practices for Prevention and Mitigation
Janine Kennedy, MA, CNS, AOCNS, OCN, NE-BC
Building Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Resilience Through the Use of a Peer Support Application
Kristyn Minnick, MSN, CRNP
Enhancing Discharge Readiness for Pediatric Patients Newly Diagnosed with Leukemia: An Evidence-Based Educational Program
Mary Newman, MSN, RN, CPON, NE-BC
Enhancing Clinical Trial APP Competency through Specialized Education and Training
Victoria Szenes, MS, RN, CPNP
Early Palliative Care in Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell Therapy (CAR-T) Patients
Caroll Tipian, MSN, AGACNP-BC
Advanced Practice Providers鈥� Knowledge of Weight Management Strategies in Children with Autism
Goldie Wolkowitz Markowitz, MSN, CPNP-PC
The Implementation of Executive Nursing Leadership Rounds on a Bone Marrow Transplant Unit
Pamela Hill, MSN, RN, ANP-BC, OCN, CNML
The Development of an Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management and Treatment of Cutaneous Viral Warts (CVW)
Christina Knepley, MSN, CRNP, FNP-BC
Fierce Change for Nursing Leadership
Elizabeth McNulty, MA, RN, NE-BC, OCN
Building Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Resilience Through the Use of a Peer Support Application
Kristyn Minnick, MSN, CRNP
The Development and Implementation of an Online Education Module for Endoscopy and Operating Room Registered Nurses for Combined Surgical Procedures
Jeannine Linder, MSN, MPA, RN, NE-BC, CNOR
Second Victim Peer Response Program
Yessenia Salgado, MS, BSN, RN, NE-BC, CNOR
Sexual Health Education for Nurses Caring for Patients with Spina Bifida Ages 11-15 Years
Rebecca Sherlock, MSN, RN, PPCNP-BC
Development of Policies and Procedures for Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) Utilizing Buprenorphine in an Outpatient Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Facility
Jenna Schipper, PMHNP, CARN-AP
Development of a Comprehensive Aftercare Referral Resource Guide for Patients Being Discharged from an In-Patient Substance Use Disorder Facility.
Nicole Palmieri, MSN, RN, PMHNP-BC
The Development of a Formal Diversity Mentorship Program within the Doctor of Nursing Practice Nurse Anesthesia Track
Shamera Whiteman, MSN, APRN, CRNA
The Development and Implementation of a Continuing Educational Module for CRNAs Regarding the Administration of Sugammadex to Women Taking Hormonal Contraception
Rebecca Zagatta, MSN, CRNA
Pediatric Malnutrition: Evaluating the Impact of Implementing a Validated Nutritional Risk Screening Tool
Tracy Campbell, MSN, APRN, PCNS-BC
A Formal Process to Integrate Evidence-Based Design and Operational Outcomes into the Design of Clinical Spaces
Susan DiTaranto, MHA, RN, EDAC, NEA-BC
Pediatric Obesity & Food Insecurity Paradox: The Identification & Management of Food Insecurity in Patients & Families in a Pediatric Primary Care Setting
Gina A. Friel, MSN, RN, CRNP-PC
Optimization of the Delaware Association of Nurse Anesthetists Political Action Committee
Carrie Kenney, MSN, CRNA, FNP-C, APRN, CPAN
The Redesign and Implementation of a Protocol to Improve Early Mobility and Decrease Length of Stay in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Patients Following Elective Craniotomy
Kathryn Kessler, MSN, CRNP
Implementing Gradual Dose Reduction Guidelines in an Assisted Living Facility
Fred Lwakaaka, MSN, RN, AGPCNP, APN-BC
Critical Events: Utilizing Simulation to Increase Teamwork & Communication
Amanda Manzi, MSN, RN, CPN, ACCNS-P
Establishing the Triad Leadership Team through a Value Stream Mapping Approach to Patient Care
Laura J. Mansfield, MSN, RNC, NEA-BC
The Effects of an Educational Intervention for Nursing Staff for the Treatment of Dementia with Non-Pharmacological Modalities
Mary F. Switala, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
The Development and Implementation of a Patient Educational Resource for Female Patients with Overactive Bladder in a Urology Practice
Darlene Bewick, MSN, CRNP
Emergency Department Advanced Practice Provider Clinical Care Pathway for Adult Patients with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Michele Connell, MSN, FNP-BC, CEN, CPEN, PHRN
Geriatric-Specific Inpatient Diabetes Management: The Effect of an Educational Intervention on Healthcare Providers Knowledge Levels
Francisco Diaz, MSN, NP-BC, CDCES
Impact of Crisis Checklists in Simulated Crises among Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists
Nicole Fanelli, MSN, CRNA
Intentional Leadership Development for the Advanced Beginner Nurse Using a Virtual Platform
Larissa Hutchins, RN, MSN, CCRN, CCNS
Implementation of the Spina Bifida Happy Skin Program in a Pediatric Specialty Clinic
Elizabeth Kaukl, MN, ARNP, CPNP-PC
Development and Implementation of a Clinical Pathway for Bowel Management in Pediatric Spina Bifida Population聽
Joy Kerr, CPNP, CRNFA
Introducing Palliative Care for Children with Brain Tumors and Their Families Through an Educational Intervention at the Time of Diagnosis聽
Ann Marie Mazzeo, MSN, RN, CPON
Implementation of a Simulation-Based Training Session to Improve Malignant Hyperthermia Crisis Management for the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist聽
Jennifer Raynor, CRNA, MSN
Integrating Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing: Developing a Policy to Guide Pediatric Care at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Megan Snyder, MSN, RN, ACCNS-P, CCRN
Reducing Distracted Practice in the Cardiac Perioperative Area Through an Education Intervention and Implementation of a Clinical Practice Change
Carolyn Srinivasan, CRNA, MSN
Standardization of Preoperative Education within the Department of Orthopedic Surgery to Decrease Surgical Fear and Increase Patient Preparedness for Hip Fracture Patients聽
AnnMarie Thuer, MSN, CRNP, ACNP-BC, ONP
Implementation of a Weekly Walk-In Clinic to Increase College Students' Access to Screening for Sexually Transmitted Infections
Gretchen Bernatowicz
Fall Prevention Clinical Decision Tool on an Adult, Medical-Surgical Unit
Kimberly Daniels
The Development of a Clinical Practice Guideline for Distal Forearm Buckle Fractures in a Pediatric Emergency Department
Robert Day
Reducing Inhaled Anesthetic Waste Through Utilization of Low Fresh Gas Flow
Jillian Guzzardo
Development and Implementation of a Clinical Pathway for Bowel Management in Pediatric Spina Bifida Population
Joy Kerr
Implementation of Animal Assisted Therapy on an Inpatient Palliative Care Unit
Christa Massak
Introducing Palliative Care for Children with Brain Tumors and Their Families Through an Educational Intervention at the Time of Diagnosis
Ann Marie Mazzeo
Executive Onboarding for the Veteran's Health Administration (VHA)
Mary Alice Morro
Fiberoptic Intubation Simulation Workshop for Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists (SRNAs)
Molly Mulreaney
Enhancing Nursing Knowledge of Fall Risk Factors and Prevention Guidelines Through an Educational Intervention
Kimberly DiGerolamo
Nurse Manager Certification Program: Impact on Practice
Jennifer Hargreaves
Creating a Safe Environment for Open Dialogue of Gaps in Patient Safety for Hospital Leadership Through the Implementation of a Daily Safety Huddle
Paul Minnick
An Educational Program and Phone Application Implementation for CRNAs to Increase Knowledge and Improve Attitudes Regarding Conversions of Oral Opioid Medications to Intravenous for the Chronic Pain Patient During the Perioperative Period
Rachel Langraf
Improving CRNAs Knowledge and Perception of Diabetes and Hyperglycemia Management
Trisha McFarlane
Implementation of Schwartz Center Rounds Within the Adolescent Continuum of Care at a Behavioral Healthcare Facility
Courtney Emery
Practitioner Acceptance of a Minimally Invasive Cardiac Output Monitor
David Krasucki
Gastrectomy Patient Satisfaction with Nutritional Information Provided in a Focused Support Group
Caitlin Brown
Identifying and Staging Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in Patients with Hypertension and Diabetes in Primary Care Through Pre-Visit Planning
Monica McNeill Cades
Best Practice Prescribing of Analgesics for Acute Pain in the Primary Care Setting
Kate DeMutis
Effects of an Evidence-Based Sun Safety Education Program implemented at an Outdoor Water Resort Complex on Lifeguards鈥� and Aquatics Instructors鈥� Knowledge Level Regarding Sun Protective Behaviors
Pamela A. May
The Effect of Assessing Obstructive Sleep Apnea Using a Prompt in the Electronic Health Record for Adult Patients with Epilepsy
Martha A. Mulvey
The Implementation of a Surgical Site Wound Assessment Tool (SSWAT) for Use by Telehealth Nurses in an Ambulatory Care Cancer Center
Loleta C. Samuel
Development of a Policy to Facilitate Regional Integration of a Women鈥檚 Health Product Line
Kim Patricia Shaughnessy
The Introduction of an Electronic Workflow Document in the Primary Care Setting to Increase Staff Participation and Accountability in the Attainment of Value Based Care Measures
Margaret S. White
Improving Knowledge and Confidence of Frontline Clinicians Caring for Newborns with Spina Bifida
Tracy M. Widmer
A Seminar for Emerging Nurse Leaders
Kimberly F. Volpe
Evaluation of Health Care Issues and Best Clinical Practice in Guatemalan Communities During Global Intensive Learning Experience
Constance Glenn
Applying Standards and Guidelines to Clinical Practice at the Point of Care: Healthcare Provider Adherence to National Cardiac Monitoring Guidelines
Sheri A. Brown
Impact of Medication Adherence to Oral Cancer Agents When Using A Standardized Medication Educational Tool and Personalized Calendar
Elizabeth Dunphy
The Development and Implantation of a Clinical Practice Guideline for Feminization of Girls with Turner Syndrome
Denise Gruccio-Paolucci
The Relationship Between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Substance Use Disorder among Adolescents in a Residential Setting
Amy Beth Carnall
Using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) Tool to Improve Falls Risk Identification in Long Term Care
Michelle A. Cuttino
Improving Knowledge Through an Educational Program on an Integrated Care Pathway for Self-Injurious Behavior (SIB) and Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD)
Regina Gentlesk Green
Parental Prenatal Spina Bifida Video Education
Lori J. Howell
A Handoff Checklist for Student Nurse Anesthetists to Guide Transfer of Care to the Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Leslie Jackson
Influence of e-Health Technology Text Messages Linked to Health Portal on College Students' Influenza Vaccine Rate
Catherine Sharbaugh
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of an EMR (EHR) Alert on Ordering of Screening Mammography in the Primary Care Setting
Denise A. Zollicoffer
Examining the Extent of Nurse Practitioner Practice at a Large Academic Medical Center: Recommendations for Full Professional Practice
Latesha Colbert-Mack
SBAR Guided Communication in Long-Term Care between Nursing and the Provider
Rolanda Coverson
Evaluation of Tdap Vaccine Acceptance and Declination Rates in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy: Application of New Evidenced-Based Guidelines
Cara Curley
The Use of a Standardized EMR Note to Increase PCP Compliance with NIH Asthma Guidelines
Cynthia Hoens
Probiotics in the Prevention and Treatment of Upper Respiratory Tract鈥疘nfections: An Evaluation of Knowledge and Practice Patterns of Health Care Providers
Chelsea McEvoy
Screening Women for Generalized Anxiety Disorder in the Primary Care Setting
Shafeah Morrison
College Health Nurses鈥� Knowledge and Confidence in Treating Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Patients: The Effects of Educational Intervention and Implementation of Clinical Practice Guidelines
Mary Agnes Ostick
Interdisciplinary Educational Checklist for Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant Patients
Jean Ridgeway
A Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Policy for Health Care Workers
Sheryl Timpanelli
Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists:鈥� The Impact of Structured High Fidelity Simulation on Anesthesia Ready Time
Michele Ballister
An APN Home Care Intervention: Implementing Evidence Based Coping Mechanisms for Breast Cancer Patients
Meghan O'Regan Coleman
The Effects of Palliative Care on Quality of Life in Heart Failure Patients
Janet Dunn
Interdisciplinary Education Class for Patients Undergoing an Esophagectomy
Jenny Lynn
The Effects of Stimulated Pediatric Anesthesia Clinical Experiences on SRNA Anxiety as Measured by the STAI
Matt McCoy
Development of an Improved Clinical Workflow Process for INR Resulting and Reporting with Electronic Health Records in Adults Patients Receiving Warfarin Therapy in a Primary Care Setting
Penny McEvoy
Implementation of Evidence-Based Clinical Guidelines for Smoking Cessation for Women in a Primary Care Setting
Betty Naimoli