Submissions from 2016
Intra-Operative IV Fluid Management: Goal Directed Therapy with Esophageal Doppler Monitoring vs. Standard Weight Based Fluid Therapy, Amanda K. Krueger
Improvement of Patient Satisfaction Through Enhancement of RN Communication Skills: A Quality Improvement Project, Pamela A. Kusiak
Identifying Beliefs About Smoking in Patients with Peripheral Vascular Disease, Elizabeth Lopes-Costa
Does the Use of Positive End Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) During Surgery Decrease Respiratory Complications Twenty-Four Hours Post Operative?, Malgorzata Majewski
The Use of Probiotics in the Prevention of Clostridium Difficile Infection, Lindsay F. Mook
Understanding the Role and Training of Interdisciplinary Professions: Emergency Medical Technicians, Jason Morin
Assessing Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Spirituality and Spiritual Care in APRN Students, Beth Susan Perry
Computed Tomographic Scans on Patients with Repeat Renal Calculi: A Pilot Study, Kayla Reposa
Increasing Staff Nurse Knowledge Related to Organ and Tissue Donation: A Quality Improvement Project, Carly G. Shields-Pirri
Measuring Nurse Satisfaction with the Chest Pain Protocol, Ashley D. St. Amand
Naloxone Administration by Law Enforcement: Policy and Public Health Nursing Implications, Thomas Stegnicki
Nurse Anesthesia Program Directors: Applicant Selection, Attitudes, and Admission Criteria, Griffin Stewart
Nurse Perceptions of Electronic Handoff, Ashlee Viveiros
Submissions from 2015
A Comparrison of Two Emergency Departments, Erin C. Blais
Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution: Implementation in the Acute Care Setting, Emily A. Daniell
Managing Hospitalized Adults with Alcohol Dependence, Lisa Darling
Exploring Barriers to Code Status Discussions, Christina Marie Dickson
Nurses' Knowledge of Signs and Symptoms of Anxiety and Agitation, Cindy L. DiSano
A Policy Analysis of the Provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Related to Access to Primary Care for Older Adults, Tonya M. Fontaine
Perceived Barriers to Health Promotion Behavior of Women in Early Recovery from Alcohol Use Disorder, Renee Ann Graham
Neuroscience Nurses' Perceptions of the Barriers to Identifying and Treating Pain in Acutely Brain-Injured Adult Patients, Kimberly A. Iannotti
The Relationship Between Osteoarthritis, Hip Arthroplasty, and Post-Operative Ambulation Distances, Melissa E. Ings
Reducing Hospital Acquired Pressure Ulcers, Jessica M. LeBlanc
Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing, Sandra M. Linde
Disparities Between Men and Women in the Time of Initial EKG Acquisition, Beverly McGillivray
An Evaluation of the Palliative Care Provided on a Medical Intensive Care Unit, Peter Musso
Is There a Difference in Pain Management of Patients with Upper Extremity Injuries in Relation to Age?, Cheryl Pappas
Barriers to Nurses Reporting Workplace Violence in the Emergency Department, Christine M. Pierce
Development of an Education Program for Nursing Staff Related to Obtaining Standardized and Accurate Daily Weights, Jessica L. Prew
Pressure Ulcer Assessment and Documentation, Cynthia Ruggiero
Do Patients in the Intensive Care Unit Receive Recommended Total Daily Calories with Enteral Feedings Using a Rate Based Protocol?, Karen A. Schaefer
Respiratory Infection and Antimicrobial Prescribing: How Well Are the Guidelines Adhered To?, Veronica Seippel
Moral Distress, Manuel Silva
Reversing the Stop Signs to Proactive Nursing Care in DNR Patients, Natalie Volpe
Submissions from 2014
APRNs' Confidence to Prescribe, Holli J. Brousseau
Nurse Perceptions of Influenza Vaccination, Leslie L. Brown
Development of a Community-Based Lactation Support Program, Susan D. Bryant
Educating Nursing Students on Emergency Preparedness: A Pilot Program, Sandra N. Burnock
Educational Innovation Brief: Educating Graduate Nursing Students on Value Based Purchasing, Kristen M. Farrell
Preventing Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia: Educating Emergency Room Nurses, Dana M. Ferrazzano
Timelines of Oral Care and Early-Onset Ventilator Associated Pneumonia Prevention, Kristen M. Francoeur
Nurses' Knowledge Related to Heart Failure Essentials, Ann Mary Garris
Surgical Skills for the APRN Student: A Low-Fidelity Simulation Experience, Jason C. Heath
Nurses' Perceptions of Nurse Staffing and the Impact on Patient Falls, Kristin J. Henry
Nurses Perceptions of Family Presence during Resuscitation in the Emergency Department, Jennifer L. Jennings
Examining Chronic Stress in Spouses of Active Duty Military Members, Cristina L. Joseph
Intravenous Acetaminophen use in Postoperative Pain Management, Selvi K. Kumar
Hypertension Management among Cambodian-Americans in Rhode Island, Rathana Long
Alarm Fatigue: A Technology Hazard, Iracena Santos Lopes
The DNP: A Descriptive Study of Student Experiences and Factors Contributing to Pursuing this Degree, Daniel J. Neilson
A Nurse-Driven, Exercise-Based Intervention for Patients with Cancer-Related Fatigue when Severe Fatigue Interferes with Daily Activity, Nancy B. Opaluch-Bushy
Exploring Nurses' Knowledge about Heart Failure before and after the Implementation of a Heart Failure Education Program, Suzanne H. Richmond
Submissions from 2013
An Exploration of the Barriers to Diabetes Management Among West African Immigrants in the United States, Oluseyi Grace Abioye-Akanji
Contributing Factors to Hospital Readmissions, Susan M. Amalfitano
Alarm Fatigue: A Risk Assessment, Erica Baillargeon
Prevention Management of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Ambulatory Setting: How Well are We Identifying Patients with Motion Sickness?, Sheila A. Capasso
Nurses' Attitudes towards Drug-Seekers in the Emergency Room, Megan E. Gernt
Improving Nurse Satisfaction and Knowledge of Therapeutic Hypothermia Using a Staff Education Program and Evidence-Based Protocol, Laura Anne Cresap Goldstein
Online Learning Modules and Nursing Students' Knowledge of Tuberculosis, Monica L. Kunkel
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Concurrent Review, Celia Gomes McGillivray
Booking the Appointment: A Strategy to Reduce Readmissions in Heart Failure Patients, Lindsey Moran
Mandatory Influenza Vaccination for Healthcare Workers: Do Nurses Agree?, Meghan Leah Nightingale
Intra-Femoral Sheath Time: Does it Increase a Patient's Risk for Developing a Hematoma?, Colleen O'Brien Planchon
A Palliative Care Program Evaluation, Kathleen M. Robinson
Development of an Ambulation Program at Kent Hospital, Joseph L. Rocheleau
Predictive Behavioral Cues of Patient Violence in the Emergency Department, Jessica A. Roy
An Exploration of the Barriers in the Prevention and Control of High Blood Pressure Among West African Immigrants in Rhode Island, Ntaobasi Patrick Udeh
Implementation of a Nurse-Driven Mobility Protocol in Critical Care, Kim M. Uustal
Submissions from 2012
School Based Nutrition and Exercise Program, Darlene L. Amalfitano
Development of the Stroke Modules for Kent County Hospital Stroke Unit, Barbara J. Bird
Attributes of Effective Nurse Care Managers in Patient-Centered Medical Home, Susan Corner
Quality Management of Chemotherapy: Induced Nausea and Vomiting with Minimal Constipation, Mary Ellen Danzer
Gangs and Social Policy, Karen N. Doucette
The Impact of Timing, Selection, and Dosage of Preoperative Prophylactic Antibiotics on Preventable Surgical Site Infections, Cathy S. Insana
Effects of a Simulation Educational Experience on Critical Care Staff's Recognition of Stressors Affecting Performance and Use of Teamwork Skills, Heidi K. Paradis
Submissions from 2011
Does an Online Computer Based Critical Care Orientation Program Support the Learning Needs of a Multigenerational Workforce?, Patricia Brady
What Impact Does a Coordinated School Health Program Have on Health Behaviors in Rhode Island High School Students?, Dawn Britto
The Impact of Neonatal ICU Single Family Rooms on Select Developmental Outcomes, Lynda M. D'Alessio
Evaluation of the Patient Sitter Assessment Tool, Tamara L. DeSousa
Planned Cesarean Delivery and Urinary Retention Associated With Spinal Morphine, Susan M. DiBlasi
Certified Nursing Assistants' Knowledge, Confidence, and Effectiveness in Providing End-of-Life Care, Carol Falcone
The Perceived Impact of Diabetes Support Groups, Rebecca Garofalo
Inside the Mind of a Rapid Response Activator, Gail Maureen Mosher
Evaluation of the Culturally Competent Nursing Modules, Ann P. Silva
Development and Implementation of a Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse Exam Review Program, Joan M. Walsh
Submissions from 2010
Napping to Reduce Sleepiness, Fatigue and Improve Reasoning for Nursing Shift Workers, Cheryl Beth Bourdony
A Gender Specific Educational Pilot Program to Improve Women's Awareness About Heart Disease and Their Risk, Debra Lee Campo
The Impact of Preoperative Warming of Ambulatory Surgery Patients on the Prevention of Postoperative Hyposthermia, Mary Jean Croft
Program Development to Educate Nurses Regarding Pressure Ulcer Detection and Documentation, Margaret A. D'Orazio
Faith Community Nursing Program Development Project, Sharon Galloway
Curriculum Development and Pilot Program of Preconception Planning for Latinas, Esperanza Gutierrez
A Program Evaluation of a Nurse-led Interdisciplinary Heart Failure Clinic, Victoria Lee Reis Savard
A Policy Analysis of the Nursing Shortage in Selected Sub-Saharan African Countries, Julia Twining