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Background: The ACL is the most torn ligament in the knee and serves to stabilize the knee joint. The gold standard for diagnosing an ACL tear is an MRI or arthroscopy;however, these can be expensive and unnecessary if the diagnosis could be ruled o…

The purpose of this action research study is to develop a pre-transfer orientation program for undergraduate transfer students at a mid-sized public university in the southeastern United States. For the utility of this study, the pre-transfer orient…

In the last decade, ketamine has redefined its role in surgical management, offering unique benefits that challenge traditional general anesthesia. From impacting patient satisfaction to affecting postoperative complications, ketamine is another too…

Background: Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder characterized by loss of motor function and dyskinesia. There are currently no disease-modifying therapies on the market, leading to many exploratory trials involving new therape…

The healthcare industry has made various advancements, yet clinicians have resisted embracing modern advances intended to improve patient outcomes. Providers may resist change because they achieved comfort with specific techniques that have proven s…

Background: Opioid use disorder (OUD) and the complications associated with opioid use is a growing concern across the globe. Increased deaths, morbidity, and crimes associated with opioid misuse are increasing in the United States. Groups such as N…

Background: The risk of developing an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is higher for females than males. Studies have reached contradictory conclusions regarding the role of hormonal fluctuation patterns and the use of hormonal contraception on…

Background: Workers in the healthcare field are known for being at high risk for developing burnout. The mental and physical effects of burnout can have detrimental effects on patient satisfaction and quality of care. The novel coronavirus pandemic,…

The purpose of this quantitative correlational study was to correlate the independent variable mentorship dosage to the dependent variable of teacher retention rates by analyzing the effect of low, moderate, and high levels of mentorship on newly hi…

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…

The purpose of this qualitative document review study was to investigate how trauma informed instructional design and technology are applied in online courses through standard online education rubrics. For the utility of this study, the trauma infor…

Introduction: Ketamine has redefined its role in surgical management, offering a unique pharmacological profile that expands its place in multimodal analgesia strategies. Ketamine’s dual use as an anesthetic and analgesic provides effective pain con…