Our nationally recognized Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Program is grounded in a foundation of evidence-based practice and prepares our students to improve patient outcomes in the healthcare system. This collection allows MSN students to showcase their work as it relates to their selected role.
Submissions from 2023
Pre-shift Mindfulness: An Evidence Based Practice Benchmark Project, Whitney Turner
Importance in Decreasing Blood Culture Contaminations, Jannery Valdelamar
Postpartum Education on Maternal Morbidity and Mortality, Ashley Veasley
Early Mobilization in Critical Care: A Benchmark Study, Monica Paige Voelkel
Benchmark Study of Early Palliative Care in End-Stage Liver Disease, Pebble Ward
Vaginal Preparation in Cesarean Delivery to Decrease Surgical Site Infections: A Benchmark Study, Angelica Ware
A Provider in Triage to Decrease “Left Without Being Seen”: A Benchmark Project, Taylor B. Weathers
Diabetes Education Benchmark Study, Caitlyn A. Wildey
The Effects of Non-pharmacological Interventions for Behavior and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia: A Benchmark Study, Rachel R. Williams
Effects of Chlorhexidine Products on Nosocomial Infections: A Benchmark Study, Sarah Withers
Submissions from 2022
Implementing a Medication App for Transplant Recipients, Allison Arnold
Central line associated blood stream infection (CLABSI) Prevention through Designated-Nurse peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line Dressing Change, Belinder Atabongafac
The Use of Standardized Patients to Improve Communication Skills: A Benchmark Study, Baylee A. Azbell
Changing Hand-off Communication in the PACU setting, Alisa M. Berndt
Meeting the Needs of Gen Z Nurses to Improve Nurse Retention, Ronna M. Best
Reducing Suicide Reattempts with a Telephone Follow Up Program, Bailey Breaux
IRIS Nursing Strong Program: Benchmark Study, Sonia Bunyard and Keviesha Lacy
Regional Anesthesia in Outpatient Total Joint Arthroplasty, Laci Caesar
Supporting Nurse Residency Programs by Determining Nurse Residency Value, Byron Carlisle
Influencing Graduate Nurses through Authentic Leadership, John Cash
To use or not to use oxygen for MI Benchmark Study, Alexia Celaya
Retention Drivers Post-Pandemic, Maria Charles and Christina Gonzalez
A Whole-Food Plant Based Diet and its Effects on Cardiovascular Disease, Meredith A. Childress
Using Simulation to Develop Clinical Judgment in New-To-Practice Emergency Department Nurses: An Evidence-Based Benchmark Project, Moreno Divine Comiskey
Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Olympics, Johnny R. Cortez