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The purpose of the study was to test holistic learning theory by relating non-cognitive skills to degree completion among undergraduate students in the United States in order to improve college success. The population (n=85,000) of the study was dra…

Background: In pediatric respiratory emergencies, the chest radiograph is the most used and favored diagnostic test by providers. Although not yet implemented in practice, point-of-care ultrasounds (POCUS) are becoming more favored in pediatric resp…

The purpose of this quantitative comparative study is to analyze the demographic and program choice data of students who completed a study abroad program in the United States over a 10+-year period and to determine the impacts of those factors. The …

The purpose of this quantitative, non-experimental, correlational study is to compare three variables associated with doctoral degree completion to determine if there is a statistical significance between completion time, financial aid status, and e…

Background: Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), a leading cause of maternal mortality globally, occurs when blood loss exceeds 1,000 milliliters with hypovolemia within 24 hours after delivery. Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the …

The purpose of this quantitative study was to compare mean first-time pass rates on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) of nursing graduates who were trained in hybrid versus traditional prelicensure nursing p…

Background. The ketogenic diet (KD) is a high fat diet with low carbohydrates (usually in either a 4:1 or 3:1 ratio) and relatively average protein. The KD has been explored as adjunctive therapy for intractable epilepsy since the 1920s. Objective. …

Background: Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a life-altering and common disease that continues to rise in the United States. Current treatment guidelines include monotherapy or combination therapy of medication, psychotherapy, and electroconvulsiv…

Background: In 2013, the American Heart Association (AHA) published guidelines on the effect of pet ownership on cardiovascular health. At the time, it was the only guideline published by a formal body that medical providers could use to guide patie…

Abstract: Currently, the United States of America maintains the highest maternal mortality rate (MMR) out of all industrialized nations. The goal of this paper is to compare guidelines for the top three causes of maternal death in the United States …

The purpose of this quantitative correlational retrospective cohort study was to investigate Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) student use of practice quizzes (self-study retrieval practice) and their relationship to academic achievement as a part of…

The purpose of this dissertation is to examine the impact of executive coaching on leadership development and organizational success in higher education institutions. The study uses quantitative data to identify trends, patterns, and correlations be…

Prenatal smoking rates have tripled in Tennessee in comparison to those in the United States despite an abundant amount of resources available and a negative cultural stigma surrounding smoking during pregnancy. Many various smoking cessation resour…

Background: Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) complications continue to represent a major health obstacle, not only in cost but in quality of life for diabetic patients with or without polyneuropathy, despite current research and updates to standard care. C…

Background: Millions of sport-related concussions are reported each year. Numerous research studies have been conducted to understand how to diagnose and manage concussions, but less is known about the long-term effects of multiple concussions. Purp…