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This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project targeted a highly significant issue of low cervical cancer screening rates among women aged 21 to 65 in an outpatient primary care clinic in Maryland. The subject of this project, cervical cancer was one…

The purpose of this qualitative study was to evaluate the effectiveness of student retention strategies outlined in the strategic plans of community colleges in New Jersey. For the utility of this study, effective retention strategies were defined a…

BACKGROUND: Acute Respiratory Infections (ARIs) result in a significant amount of morbidity and mortality in the United States and around the world. Research has shown that basic principles of hand washing reduce the transmission of respiratory infe…

Background: Pediatric obesity is a nationwide public health concern that contributes greatly to the morbidity and mortality of the US population. Not only does obesity predispose a patient to various chronic health conditions, but it also affects th…

Introduction/Background: Enhancing wellness among nurse anesthesia students is vital for fostering their resilience and preparing them for the rigors of becoming Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). With the demanding nature of nurse ane…

Background: Psoriasis is a chronic multisystem inflammatory disorder that is primarily known for its effect on the skin. Psoriasis has been estimated to affect 3% of the US population and 125 million people worldwide. Plaque psoriasis is the most co…

Background: Alteplase/tPA is the gold standard of care in treating a confirmed acute ischemic stroke when onset is within 4.5-hours. However, its benefits have not been established among these patients when the stroke onset was >4.5 hours or with un…

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,…

Introduction: Effectively managing rare but high-risk emergencies remains essential to the safe and successful delivery of anesthesia care. During emergency situations, anesthesia providers must demonstrate clinical expertise and decisiveness to tre…

Background: Viral illness as a precedent for autoimmune response is a concept that has been well established. With this most recent viral pandemic of the novel SARS-CoV-2 researchers were curious as to the repercussions of exposure and investigated …

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: Plaque psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease manifesting as pruritic lesions on the skin that affects a large patient base. Multiple treatment options are available including topical ointments and creams, systemic injections and ta…

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…

The purpose of this explanatory mixed method study is to compare chronic absenteeism rates and state accountability systems in two southeastern states. The theoretical framework guiding this study is Urie Bronfenbrenner’s bioecological theory, which…

This quantitative study examined the intersection of disability and poverty among working-age adults in Arizona and Oklahoma. People with disabilities constituted a significant portion of the working-age population, with the World Health Organizatio…