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Theses/dissertations from 2023 2023.

Psychological Distress, Resilience, and the Impact on Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors With Taxane-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy , Lauren Schwab

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Emotional Intelligence-Driven End-of-Life Care Simulation for Undergraduate Nursing Students: A Quantitative and Qualitative Study , Nasreen M. Alghamdi

Medication-Assisted Treatment Versus 12-Step Group Therapy: A Comparative Analysis of Adherence and Abstinence In Patients With Opioid Use Disorder , Derrick C. Glymph

The Maternal Oral Microbiome Throughout Pregnancy , Rebecca Koerner

A Theoretical Framework for Understanding Breast Cancer Survivor's Post-treatment Lived Experiences in an Educational Program: A Qualitative Data Analysis , Katherine Jinghua Lin

Sexual Dysfunction and Sexual Distress in Lymphoma Patients: A Mixed Methods Pilot Study , Dorothie S. Durosier Mertilus

Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies, the Gut Microbiome, and Peripherally Circulating Cytokines in Pregnant Hispanic Females , Tina Susanna Mutka

A Mixed Methods Analysis of Maternal-Infant Feeding Interactions Between Dyads with Opioid Exposure , Kailey T. Rinaldi

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Quality of Life of Older Adults with Complicated Grief Receiving Accelerated Resolution Therapy: A Mixed Methods Study , Tina M. Mason

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

In Post-Extubated Patients What are the Preferred Methods of Communication During Their Experience of Endotracheal Intubation with Mechanical Ventilation , Lanette Dumas

The Effect of Hope on the Relationship between Personal and Disease Characteristics and Anxiety and Depression in Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer , Sharon B. McNeil

Predictors of Nonadherence to Radiation Therapy Schedules Among Head and Neck Cancer Patients , Jennifer Lynn Miller

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Perceived Discrimination and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Blacks: A Secondary Data Analysis of the Heart SCORE Study , Marilyn Aluoch

Exploration of Gratitude in Cardiovascular Health: Mediators, Medication Adherence and Psychometrics , Lakeshia A. Cousin

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Fatigue-related Symptom Clusters and their Relationship with Depression, and Functional Status in Older Adults Hospice Patients with Cancer. , Suzan Fouad Abduljawad

Genetic Moderation of Pain and Fatigue Symptoms Resulting from the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Breast Cancer Program , Carissa Bea Alinat

The Moderating Effect of Religion on Death Distress and Quality of Life between Christian Cancer patients in the United States with Muslim cancer patients in Saudi Arabia , Doaa Almostadi

Prevention of Post Intensive Care Syndrome-Family with Sensation Awareness Focused Training Intervention: A Randomized Controlled Trial Pilot Study , Paula L. Cairns

Assessing Abstinence in Infants Greater Than 28 Days Old , Genieveve J. Cline

The Relationship Between Sleep Quality and Motor Function in Hospitalized Older Adult Survivors of Critical Illness , Maya N. Elías

The Role of Migration-Related Stress in Depression Among Haitian Immigrants in Florida: A Mixed Method Sequential Explanatory Approach , Dany Amanda C. Fanfan

The Effect of Depression, Inflammation and Sleep Quality on Risk for Cardiovascular Disease , Catherine L. O'Neil

Adapting SafeMedicate (Medication Dosage Calculation Skills software) For Use In Brazil , Samia Valeria Ozorio Dutra

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

The Relationship Between Total Neuropathy Score-reduced, Neuropathy Symptoms and Function. , Ashraf Abulhaija

Validation of the Electronic Kids Dietary Index (E-KINDEX) Screening Tool for Early Identification of Risk for Overweight/Obesity (OW/OB) in a Pediatric Population: Associations with Quality of Life Perceptions , Patricia A. Hall

Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016

The Effectiveness of an Intervention Designed to Improve Chlorhexidine (CHG) Bathing Technique in Adults Hospitalized in Medical Surgical Units , Janette Echemendia Denny

Levels of Distress Among Women Veterans Attending a Women’s Health Specialty Clinic in the VA Healthcare System , Debbie T. Devine

Examination of the Use of Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) in the Treatment of Symptoms of PTSD and Sleep Dysfunction in Veterans and Civilians , Marian Jevone Hardwick

Investigating the Mutual Effects of Depression and Spiritual Well-being on Quality of Life in Hospice Patients with Cancer and Family Caregivers Using the Actor-Partner Interdependence Model , Li-Ting Huang

The Change in Nutritional Status in Traumatic Brain Injury Patients: A Retrospective Descriptive A Retrospective Descriptive Study , Dina A. Masha'al

Exploring the Relationship Between Severity of Illness and Human Milk Volume in Very Low Birth Weight and Extremely Low Birth Weight Infants Over Six Weeks , Shannon Leigh Morse

Cardiovascular Disease Risk Scores and Novel Risk Factors in Relation to Race and Gender , Johanna Wilson

Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015

A Comparative Evaluation of the Learner Centered Grading Debriefing Method in Nursing Education , Marisa J. Belote

Sleep, Depressive Symptoms and Cognition in Older Adults and Caregivers of Persons with Dementia , Glenna Shemida Brewster

The Relationship between Hearing Status and Cognitive Performance and the Influence of Depressive Symptoms in the Older Adult , Julie A. Daugherty

Basal Salivary Oxytocin and Skin to Skin Contact among Lactating Mothers of Premature Infants , Jessica Marie Gordon

The Relationship Between Nurses' Emotional Intelligence and Patient Outcomes , Mary Kutash

Sexual Functioning and Body Image in Younger Breast Cancer Survivors , Carly Lynn Paterson

Cognitive Load of Registered Nurses During Medication Administration , Sarah Faith Perron

A Comparison of Quality of Life between Intense and Non-Intense Treatment for Patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia and High-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome , Sara Marie Tinsley

Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014

Acculturation, Self-Efficacy and Breastfeeding Behavior in a Sample of Hispanic Women , Ivonne F. Hernandez

Knowledge and Acceptance of HPV and the HPV Vaccine in Young Men and Their Intention to be Vaccinated , Brenda Renee Jasper

The Relationships Between Sleep Disturbances, Depression, Inflammatory Markers, and Sexual Trauma in Female Veterans , Ellen Marcolongo

Examination of Possible Protective Effect of Rhesus D Positive Blood Factor on Toxoplasma-related Depressive Symptoms in Pregnancy , Lisa Lynn Parnell

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice of Primary Care Nurse Practitioners Regarding Skin Cancer Assessmnets: Validity and Reliability of a New Instrument , Debra Michelle Shelby

Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013

Knowledge and Practice of Reproductive Health among Mothers and their Impact on Fetal Birth Outcomes: A Case of Eritrea , Winta Negusse Araya

Race/Ethnicity, Subjective and Objective Sleep Quality, Physical and Psychological Symptoms in Breast Cancer Survivors , Pinky H. Budhrani

Factors Predicting Pap Smear Adherence in HIV-infected Women: Using the Health Belief Model , Crystal L. Chapman Lambert

The Relationship Between Socioeconomic Status and Body Mass Index on Vitamin D Levels in African American Women with and without Diabetes Living in Areas with Abundant Sunshine , Shani Vann Davis

Predictors of Quality of Life in Patients with Cutaneous T cell Lymphoma , Darcie Marie Deaver

Relationship between dysphoric moods, risk-taking behaviors, and Toxoplasma gondii antibody titers in female veterans , Allyson Radford Duffy

Prenatal Stress, Depression, and Herpes Viral Titers , Pao-Chu Hsu

Factors Associated with Fear of Breast Cancer Recurrence Among Survivors , Jean Marie Lucas

Sickle Cell Disease: The Role of Self-Care Management , Nadine Matthie

Factors Influencing Vaccination Decisions in African American Mothers of Preschool Age Children , Chauntel Mckenzie Mcnair

The Strong Black Woman, Depression, and Emotional Eating , Michelle Renee Offutt

Development of an Investigator-designed Questionnaire Concerning Childbirth Delivery Options based on the Theory of Planned Behavior , Chun-Yi Tai

Theses/Dissertations from 2012 2012

The Mediating Effect of Distress Caused by Constipation on Predictors of Quality of Life of Hospice Patients with Cancer. , Abdel Alkhalouf

Testing a Model of Bacterial Vaginosis among Black Women , Jessica Brumley

The Effect of Tight Glycemic Control on Surgical Site Infection Rates in Patients Undergoing Open Heart Surgery , Sierra Gower

Development of a Tool for Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment and Preventive Interventions in Ancillary Services Patients , Monica Shutts Messer

Hospice Nurses- Attitudes and Knowledge about Pain Management , Amie Jacqueline Miller

Theses/Dissertations from 2011 2011

Literacy and Hazard Communication Comprehension of Employees Presenting to an Occupational Health Clinic , Christine Bouchard

A Meta-Analysis of Cultural Competence Education in Professional Nurses and Nursing Students , Ruth Wilmer Gallagher

Relationship Between Cancer-Related Fatigue and Depression: A Pilot Study , Gloria Michelle Guess

A Comparison of Oncology and Non-Oncology Nurses in Their Knowledge of Cancer Pain Management , Nicole Houle

Evaluating Knowledge and Attitudes of Graduate Nursing Students Regarding Pain , Eric Bartholomew Jackson

Bone Marrow Transplant Nurses' Attitudes about Caring for Patients Who are Near the End of Life: A Quality Improvement Project , Leslie Lauersdorf

Translation and Adaptation of the Center for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression (CES-D) Scale Into Tigrigna Language for Tigrigna Speaking Eritrean Immigrants in the United States , Mulubrhan Fisseha Mogos

Nurse Manager Emotional Intelligence as a Predictor to Registered Nurse Job Satisfaction and RN Perceptions of the Practice Environment and the Relationship to Patient, Nursing and Hospital Outcomes , Jacqueline Cecilia Munro

The Relationship of Mid-Pregnancy Levels of Cytokines, Stress, and Depression with Gestational Age at Delivery , Melissa Molinari Shelton

Prophylactic, Risk-Reducing Surgery in Unaffected BRCA-Positive Women: Quality Of Life, Sexual Functioning and Psychological Well-Being , Sharon Tollin

Theses/Dissertations from 2010 2010

The Relationship Between FAM5C SNP (rs10920501) Variability, Metabolic Syndrome, and Inflammation, in Women with Coronary Heart Disease , Jennifer L. Cline

Women’s Perceptions of Postpartum Stress: A Narrative Analysis , Nancy Gilbert Crist

Lived Experience: Near-Fatal Adolescent Suicide Attempt , Phyllis Ann Dougherty

Exploring the Relationships among Work-Related Stress, Quality of Life, Job Satisfaction, and Anticipated Turnover on Nursing Units with Clinical Nurse Leaders , Mary Kohler

A Comparative Study of Knowledge of Pain Management in Certified and Non-Certified Oncology Nurses , Sherrie A. LaLande

Evaluating Knowledge and Attitudes of Undergraduate Nursing Students Regarding Pain Management , Jessica Latchman

Evaluation of Oncology Nurses' Knowledge, Practice Behaviors, and Confidence Specific to Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy , Rebecca Denise McAllister

Moderating the Effectiveness of Messages to Promote Physical Activity in Type 2 Diabetes , Rachel E. Myers

Factors Affecting the Process of Clinical Decision-Making in Pediatric Pain Management by Emergency Department Nurses , Teresa A. Russo

The Correlation Between Neuropathy Limitations and Depression in Chemotherapy Patients , Melissa Thebeau

Theses/Dissertations from 2009 2009

Fatigue Symptom Distress and Its Relationship with Quality Of Life in Adult Stem Cell Transplant Survivors , Suzan Fouad Abduljawad R.N., B.S.N.

Nursing Advocacy and the Accuracy of Intravenous to Oral Opioid Conversion at Discharge in the Cancer Patient , Maria L. Gallo R.N., O.C.N.

Transitional Care for Adolescents with HIV: Characteristics and Current Practices of the Adolescent Trials Network Systems of Care , Patricia Gilliam

The Effect of Ethical Ideology and Professional Values on Registered Nurses’ Intentions to Act Accountably , Susan R. Hartranft

Falls in Bone Marrow Transplant Patients: A Retrospective Study , Lura Henderson R.N., B.S.N.

Predictors of cancer caregiver depression symptomatology , Henry R. Rivera

Psychosocial outcomes of weight stigma among college students , Sabrina Joann Robinson

The Experience of Fatigue and Quality of Life in Patients with Advanced Lung Cancer , Andrea Shaffer

The Relationship Between Uncertainty in Illness and Anxiety in Patients With Cancer , Naima Vera

Shifting Paradigms: The Development of Nursing Identity in Foreign-Educated Physicians Retrained as Nurses Practicing in the United States , Liwliwa Reyes Villagomeza

Theses/Dissertations from 2008 2008

Prostate Cancer Screening Intention Among African American Men: An Instrument Development Study , Susan Anita Baker

The Geriatric Cancer Experience in End of Life: Model Adaptation and Testing , Harleah G. Buck

Communication Systems and HIV/AIDS Sexual Decision Making in Older Adolescent and Young Adult Females , Rasheeta D. Chandler MS, ARNP, FNP-BC

Relationship of Anger Trait and Anger Expression to C-Reactive Protein in Post-Menopausal Women , Rosalyn Gross

Identifying Patients with Cancer at Risk of Experiencing a Fall While Hospitalized , Joann M. Heaton

Modulation of Monocyte-Derived Dendritic Cell Maturation and Function by Cigarette Smoke Condensate in a Bronchial Epithelial Cell Co-Culture Model , Alison J. Montpetit

Cancer Patients with Pain: Examination of the Role of the Spouse/Partner Relationship In Mediating Quality of Life Outcomes for the Couple , Mary Ann Morgan

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Nursing Graduate Theses and Dissertations

A collection of Nursing Masters Theses and Doctoral Dissertations.

Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023

Racial Discrimination, Social Support and Psychological Distress among Black Pregnant Women , Camilla Carey

The Associations Among Racial Discrimination, Perceived Stress and Birth Satisfaction Among Black Women , Amanda de la Serna

Exploring Mindfulness in Simulation-Based Learning: Promoting Self Care in Nursing Education , Marci Dial

Evaluating Relationships Between Clinical Judgment and Emotional Intelligence in Undergraduate Nursing Students , Helen Mills

Usability of a Video-Based Virtual Simulation Program for Hands-On Skill Building in Undergrduate Nursing Students , Heidi L. Penney

A Digitally Enhanced Virtual Cognitive Behavior Skill Building Intervention to Reduce Parent Stress and Family Obesogenic Behaviors , Sharlene Smith

Mother-Father Relationship and Perceived Stress among Black Pregnant Women: A Mixed Methods Approach , Jenna Wheeler

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Nurse Managers' Patient Safety Communication , Christine Deatrick

Exploration of the Oral Microbiome in Non-Ventilated Hospitalized Patients , Kimberly Emery

Social Support and Empowerment Among Caregivers of Children with Asthma , Lauren Lebo

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Factors Associated with Resilience and Sense of Coherence in Adult Transgender Persons: Identifying Predictors to Reduce Health Disparities in a Vulnerable Population , Jake Bush

Cognitive Rehearsal, Self-efficacy, and Workplace Incivility Among Baccalaureate Nursing Students , Alina Diaz-Cruz

Survivors of Human Trafficking: Reintegration into the Community and Society , Charrita Ernewein

Remembering to Resume: Using Simulation-based Education to Teach Nursing Students to Manage Interruptions , Peggy Hill

First Impressions of the Bedside Nurse From the Patient Perspective , Sharon Imes

The Influences of Generational Membership and Practice Environment on Nurse Manager Job Satisfaction , Angela Keith

Knowledge and Attitudes of Nurse Practitioner's Assessment of Adults with Signs and Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder , Kelli Lipscomb

Ethical Decision Making Among Nurses Participating in Social Media , Melissa Lynn

Hospital Readmission After Major Abdominal/Colorectal Surgeries: A Mixed-Methods Study , Ansu Sebastian

The Effect of the Medilepsy Mobile App on Medication Adherence and Transition Readiness in Adolescents and Young Adults with Epilepsy , Michelle Tall

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

Access and Utilization of Prenatal Care in Florida and its Effects on Preterm Birth , Corinne Audette

Nurse-Physician Collaboration during Bedside Rounding: What is the Impact on the Nurse? , Martha Decesere

The Relationship of Cognitive Load and Different Participant Roles on Knowledge Retention in Simulation-based Learning Among Undergraduate Nursing Students , Amanda Houston

Undergraduate Nursing Students' Depth of Reflection and Perceptions of Self-Debriefing Following Virtual Simulation: A Multi-method Descriptive Study , Valorie MacKenna

Patients with a Left Ventricular Device and Factors Affecting Readmission , Diana Pitcher

Geographic Access to Community Mental Healthcare and Adherence to Treatment Among Patients with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders , Marie Smith-East

The Effect of Acuity-based Nurse Staffing on Nursing Medication Errors , Egidius Maria Eugene Waterval

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Persistence of Physical Activity Among Veterans , Jean Davis

Factors Influencing Nurse Practitioners' Weight Management Practices in Primary Care , Suzanne Hyer

Evaluation of Postoperative Air Leak and Chest Tube Drainage Systems after Pulmonary Resection , Kristina Jacobsen

Stress, Coping, and Quality of Life Among Parental Caregivers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder , Dawn Turnage

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Understanding the Perceived Experiences of Goal Setting of Mothers of Preschool Children: A Narrative Analysis , Dawn Eckhoff

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

The Influences of Mindfulness and Neuromotor Exercise Mode on Balance in Healthy Older Adults , Maxine Hicks

Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016

An Evaluation of Anxiety Following Substance Abuse Withdrawal and Assessment of Somatic Treatments presently Available with a Focus on Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation , Janet Hutchison

Perceived readiness to transition to adult health care for youth with cystic fibrosis and congruence with their caregivers' views , Valerie Lapp

Evaluating Moral Distress, Moral Distress Residue and Moral Courage in Oncology Nurses , Lolita Melhado

Preschool Attendance: A Parental and Teacher Perspective of Barriers and Behaviors using Grounded Theory Research , Anne Meoli

Prehabilitation (Prehab): Prevention in Motion , Billie Russell

Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015

Impact of Interruption Frequency on Nurses' Performance, Satisfaction, and Cognition During Patient-Controlled Analgesia Use in the Simulated Setting , Kristi Campoe

Perceived Social Support and Self-care in Patients Hospitalized with Heart Failure , Lyne Chamberlain

Rapid Response Teams versus Critical Care Outreach Teams: Unplanned Escalations in Care and Associated Outcomes , Valerie Danesh

The Impact of Relational Coordination and the Nurse on Patient Outcomes , Fanya DeJesus

Family Care Giver Knowledge, Patient Illness Characteristics, and Unplanned Hospital Admissions in Older Adults with Cancer , Patricia Geddie

Helping Mothers Defend their Decision to Breastfeed , Kandis Natoli

Nurse Managers, Work Environment Factors and Workplace Bullying , Joy Parchment

A Faith-Based Primary Diabetes Prevention Intervention for At-Risk Puerto Rican Adults: A Feasibility Study , Sylvia Torres-Thomas

Pre and Post Implementation Evaluation of an Emergency Department Severe Sepsis Alert and Practice Protocol , Darleen Williams

Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014

Factors Associated With Information Literacy Competencies Of The Traditional Baccalaureate Nursing Student , Patricia Lafferty

Mobile Phone Short Message Service (SMS) to Improve Malaria Pharmacoadherence in Zambia , Elinda Steury

Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013

Evaluation Of A Mind-body Website By Women With Breast Cancer , Laura Beck

Nutrition Literacy And Demographic Variables As Predictors Of Adolescent Weight Status In A Florida County , Leslee D'Amato-Kubiet

Ventilator-associated Complications In The Mechanically Ventilated Veteran , Joan Grano

The Early Postpartum Experience Of Previously Infertile Mothers , Sigrid Ladores

Early And Intermediate Hospital-to-home Transition Outcomes Of Older Adults Diagnosed With Diabetes , Jacqueline Lamanna

Improving Chronic Kidney Disease Care With Group Visits , Vicki Montoya

Theses/Dissertations from 2012 2012

An Exploratory Study Of Physiologic Responses To A Passive Exercise Intervention In Mechanically-ventilated Critically Ill Adults , Christina M. Amidei

The Self-described Experience Of Coping And Adaptation Associated With Workplace Stress Of Registered Nurses In The Acute Care Setting In Florida: An Ethnographic Study , Joyce Burr

Predictors Of Immunosuppressant Adherence In Long-term Renal Transplant Recipients , Sandra J. Galura

Stressors Experienced By Emergency Department Registered Nurses At The Bedside: A Phenomenological Study , Stephen D. Heglund

Noncardiac Chest Pain: The Use Of High Resolution Manometry As A Diagnostic Tool , Iman Hilal

Infection Control And Health Care Associated Infection (hcai) In The Nursing Home: A Study To Determine The Impact Of An Educational Video And Pamphlet About Infection Control On Knowledge And Perception Of Hand Hygiene In Certified Nurse Assistants , Kathe Hypes

Barriers To Timely Administration Of Thrombolytics In Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients , Elizabeth Joseph

Development And Evaluation Of An Instrument To Measure Mother-infant Togetherness After Childbirth , Carol Lawrence

Perceptions Influencing School Nurse Practices To Prevent Childhood Obesity , Susan Quelly

Front-line Registered Nurse Job Satisfaction And Predictors: A Meta-analysis From 1980 - 2009 , Deborah Anne Saber

Impact Of Cancer-specific Advance Care Planning On Anxiety, Decisional Conflict, And Surrogate Understanding Of Patient Treatment Preferences , Lynn Waser

Theses/Dissertations from 2011 2011

Duplicated Laboratory Tests : A Hospital Audit And Evaluation Of A Computerized Alert Intervention , Sharon Bridges

Exploring Women's Life Course Experiences With Weight Using Story Theory , Poff Allison Edmonds

Adherence Practices Of Caucasian Women With Hypertension Residing In Rural Florida An Exploratory Study , Jeanne M. Hopple

The Lived Experience Of Young-onset Dementia , Debra A. Hunt

Identifying Patients At Risk For Obstructive Sleep Apnea In Primary Health Care : Can Obesity In Combination With Other High-risk Diagnoses Be Used For Screening Purposes? , Clelia Lima

Clopidogrel Provision For Indigent Patients With St-elevation Myocardial Infarction , Sita S. Price

Comparative Retrospective Analysis Assessment Of Extracellular Volume Excess In Hypertensive Hemodialysis Patients , Amma Serwaah-Bonsu

Spirituality And Expectations Of Care Providers Of Older Patients With Chronic Illnes In North Central Florida , Myra Sherman

Factors Related To Birth Transition Success Of Late-preterm Infants , Karen L. Wright

Theses/Dissertations from 2010 2010

The Experiences Of Health Care Providers Providing Comfort For Nursing Home Patients At The End Of Life , Herma Baker

Comparison Of Arnp And Physician Malpractice In States With And Without Controlled Substance Prescribing Authority , Deborah Chandler

A New Measure Of Parental Self-efficacy For Enacting Healthy Lifestyles In Their Children , Jonathan W. Decker

Effectiveness Of Probiotics In Preventing Antibiotic Associated Diarrhea And Clostridium Difficile In Long Term Care , Marva Edwards-Marshall

The Effect Of Combat Exercises On Cardiovascular Response: An Exploratory Study , MeLisa Gantt

The Impact Of Pre-operative Mupirocin Prophylaxis On Surgical Site Infections In Same-day Admission Open Heart Patients , Joanna Gerry

Evaluation Of A Simulation-enhanced Obstetric Clinical Experience On Learning Outcomes For Knowledge, Self-efficacy, And Transfer , Mary Elizabeth Guimond

The Incidence And Epidemiologic Factors Of Community-acquired Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Skin And Soft Tissue I , Ivonne Johnson

The Impact Of An Interdependent Conferencing Activity In An Online Rn-bsn Practicum Clinical Conference On Psychologocial Sense Of Community , Barbara Lange

Advanced Practice Nursing In The Faith Community Setting: A Case Study , Chianta Lindsey

Prevalence Of And Risk Factors For Intraoperative Non-euglycemia Events In Premature Neonates >2500 Grams , Zulay Ritrosky

Retrospective Analysis Of Screening Patterns In Cirrhotic Patients With Heptocellular Carcinoma , Shelly-Ann Scott-Castell

A Phenomenological Description Of The Lived Experience Of Creating Art For Women With Breast Cancer , Laurie Stark

Assessing Adult Attitudes Toward End-of-life Issues And Advanced Directives After Implementing An Educational Intervention In A , Marchina Tolbert-Jones

Theses/Dissertations from 2009 2009

Cohort Study Of Pain Behaviors In The Elderly Residing In Skilled Nursing Care , Allison Burfield

Effects Of An Evidence-based Intervention On Stress And Coping Of Families Of Critically Ill Trauma Patients , Sandra Knapp

Awareness Of Increased Risk For Heart Disease And Cardiovascular Risk Factors In Women With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus , Patricia Weinstein

Consumer Perspectives Of Health During Prenatal Care In The Usa And Iceland: An Exploratory Study , Claudia Wiseman

Theses/Dissertations from 2008 2008

A Comparison Of Computer And Traditional Face-to-face Classroom Orientation For Beginning Critical Care Nurses , Patricia Anzalone

Health-care Seeking Behaviors Of Puerto Ricans With Diabetes Mellitus Who Live In South Florida: An Exploratory Study , Laura Gonzalez

Evaluation Of The Antecedents Of Cultural Competence , Mary Harper

The Impact Of A Nurse-driven Evidence-based Discharge Planning Protocol On Organizational Efficiency And Patient Satisfaction In , Tracey King

Theses/Dissertations from 2007 2007

Resiliency In Adolescent College Students , Nancy Ahern

The Impact Of Music On Postoperative Pain And Anxiety , Kelly Dixon Allred

Evaluation Of An Education Intervention For The Staff On The Head Of The Bed Elevation In The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit , Randall Johnson

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The College of Nursing Dissertations and Theses Series is comprised of dissertations theses authored by Marquette University's College of Nursing doctoral and master's students.

Theses/Dissertations from 2024 2024

ASSESSING NURSE PRACTITIONER STUDENT COMPETENCE USING A MODIFIED CREIGHTON COMPETENCY EVALUATION INSTRUMENT , Katie L. McDermott

SITUATION AWARENESS PREPARATION AND PREBRIEFING: FOSTERING THE COGNITVE PROCESSES OF THINKING LIKE A NURSE IN SIMULATION , Amanda Lynn Potter

Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023

Why We Work: Exploring the Relationships Between Work Rewards, Burnout, and Intention to Leave for Professional Nurses , Jacqueline Christianson

Examining Relationships Among Nursing Students' Views of Suffering, Positive Thinking, and Professional Quality of Life , Ruth Anne Engbers

THE IMPACT OF PEDAGOGY AND PROGRAM ON PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION FOR PRE-LICENSURE NURSING STUDENTS , Virginia F. Riggs

APPLICATION OF THE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH TO GERIATRIC PATIENTS BY NURSE PRACTITIONER STUDENTS , Theresa Marie Gruenke Schnable

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Mediating Effects of Positive Thinking on Compassion Fatigue, Compassion Satisfaction, and Resilience in Nurse Leaders , Jay Randall Gottschalk

Exploring Relationships Between Depression Self-stigma and Trust in Primary Care Provider on Willingness to Seek Help , Tana Karenke

The Impact of Nutrition Literacy and Neighborhood on Diet Quality in the Mexican Origin Population , Sylvia Pena

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Experiences of Exclusively Expressing Breast Milk for Term Infants: A Qualitative Analysis , Lisa Anders

Examining the Relationship of Physical Activity, Inflammation & Adiposity on Physical Function with Gender Differences , Jeanne Hlebichuk

Securing Nasogastric Tubes in Children , Julie Ann Lavoie

Exploring Culture of Safety and Failure to Rescue , Holly Lynn Losurdo

Processes Used by Mothers in Opioid Recovery to Manage the Needs of the Maternal-Infant Dyad: A Grounded Theory Study , Nicole M. Mattson

Pregnant Women's Experiences with Gastrointestinal Discomforts and Strategies They Use to Cope , Heidi Jo Paquette

Examining Social Factors in Self-Management for Older Adults Living Alone , Margaret Salinas

Effectiveness of a Postpartum Breastfeeding Protocol for Avoiding Pregnancy and Descriptive Analysis of the Physiology of the Postpartum Transition , Mary Schneider

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

Modeling Heart Failure Predictive Mortality in Skilled Nursing Facilities , Stephen Charles Biondi

Understanding the Requisite Content for Interprofessional Education on Sentinel Injuries, A Qualitative Study , Elizabeth A. Cleek

Leading Rural Nurse Academic Progression , Cynthia Jean Larsen

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

The Influence of Continuity of Nursing Care in the Acute Care Setting on Readiness for Discharge and Post-Discharge Return to Hospital , Sarah J. Bahr

Understanding Baccalaureate Nursing Education Progression from the Student Perspective Using a Grounded Theory Approach , Jennifer Jean Dahlman

Identifying a History of Nonfatal Strangulation: What Impacts Screening by Healthcare, Law Enforcement and Advocates? , Jennifer Delwiche

Healthcare Provider Influence on Health Behavior Modification in Gestational Diabetics , Denise K. Fryzelka

Measuring Polyvictimization Among Vulnerable Children: A Confirmatory Factor Analysis , Kelli J. Jones

Toward Quality Preceptorship: A Dyad Sudy , Laurie Ann Kunkel-Jordan

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Qualitative Exploration of the Perceptions of Nursing Undergraduates Regarding Family Care at End-of-Life , Penny A. Alt-Gehrman

Evaluation of Clinical Growth and Nursing Student Motivation in the Traditional Clinical Learning Environment , Jessica Barkimer

United States Born Mexican Origin Women's Descriptions About Their Eating Patterns , Juanita Teresa Garcia

Comparing Interprofessional Socialization in Mixed Discipline and Nursing Student only Cohorts , Kara Groom

Chronic Stress and Reproductive Function in Female Childhood Cancer Survivors , Theresa Marie Hardy

Understanding Relationships Between Early Life Toxic Stress, Childhood Socioeconomic Disadvantage, and Allostatic Load in Adolescence , Amanda King

Pre-Death Grief, Resourcefulness and Perceived Stress Among Care Givers of Partners with Young Onset Dementia , Karie Kobiske

Home Health Care Effect in Post-Discharge Return to Hospital , Danielle M. Siclovan

The Impact of Advance Directives on the Intensity of Care Received in the Acute Care Setting in Older Adults , Marsha Helen Tyacke

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

The Mediating Effects of Positive Thinking and Social Support on Suicide Resilience Among Undergraduate Students , Denise Marie Matel-Anderson

The Development and Psychometric Analysis of the MU- Fertility Knowledge Assessment Scale , Qiyan Mu

Pediatric Oncology Nurses' Experiences with Prognosis-Related Communication , Amy Rose Newman

Relationship of Exposure to Heart Failure Discharge Teaching to Readmission Within 30 Days , Becky Ann Pogacar

Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016

Effect of Sequence of Simulated and Clinical Practicum Learning Experiences on Clinical Competency , Jamie Hansen

Experiences of Registered Nurses Who Were Not Initially Successful on the NCLEX-RN, Then Subsequently Passed , Tammy L. Kasprovich

Racially and Ethnically Underrepresented Students’ Completion of RN BSN Program: Factors Affecting Success , Patricia Ann Varga

Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015

Role of Shared Care in the Relationship between Depressive Symptoms and Self-Care in Patients with Heart Failure , Susan Cole

Diffusion of Inclusion: Measuring Willingness , Janet A. Levey

Effects of Spiritual Care Education on Pediatric Nurses' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Competence , Cheryl Lynn Petersen

Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014

Relationships among Uncertainty, Coping, and Psychological Distress in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment , Jennifer Sjostedt Avery

Spirituality And Religiosity In Adolescents With Sickle Cell Disease: A Descriptive Qualitative Study , Dora L. Clayton-Jones

A Feminist Perspective On Listening To Women: Birth Stories Of Vaginal Birth Following Previous Cesarean Delivery , Elizabeth Hill-Karbowski

The Influence Of Patient Activation And Social Facilitation On Engagement In Postpartum Weight Self-Management Behaviors , Jennifer Marie Ohlendorf

Hispanic Mothers' Normative Beliefs and Intentions about the Discussion of Sex-Related Topics with Their Adolescent Daughters , Dana M. Rodriguez

Antecedents of Regular Exercise among Women Who Do and Do Not Achieve Weight Loss Over Six Months , Heather Vartanian

Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013

The Relationships Between Nurse Attributes, Site Characteristics, And Labor Support Attitudes And Behaviors Among Intrapartum Nurses , Ann Prenger Aschenbrenner

Patient Perceptions of Patient-Empowering Nurse Behaviors, Patient Activation, and Functional Health Status After Surgery , Teresa Arline Jerofke

Self-Care Behaviors of African Americans with Heart Failure: A Photovoice Project , Aimee A. Woda

Theses/Dissertations from 2012 2012

Academic Success Factors Influencing Linguistically Diverse and Native English Speaking Associate Degree Nursing Students , Josie Lynn Veal

Theses/Dissertations from 2010 2010

Associate Degree Nursing Students' Thoughts, Feelings, and Experiences of Short Study Abroad in a Low-Income Country , Cynthia Foronda

A Narrative Analysis of Perinatal Hospice Stories , Anthony Adams Lathrop

The Transition from Hospital to Home in Parents of Pediatric Solid Organ Transplant Recipients , Stacee M. Lerret

The Lived Experience of Hispanic new Graduate Nurses in the United States , Esther Morales

Pushing Techniques Used by Midwives When Providing Second Stage Labor Care , Kathryn Osborne

The Association of Spirituality, Religiosity, Depression, Anxiety, and Drug Use Among Persons Undergoing Methadone Maintenance Therapy , Linda B. Piacentine

Parenting Behaviors and Their Relationship with a Child's Weight Status , Michele L. Polfuss

African American Women's Infant Feeding Choices: Analyzing Self-Efficacy and Narratives from a Black Feminist Perspective , Karen Marie Robinson

More than S.K.I.N. Deep: Decreasing Pressure Ulcer Development in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit , Christine A. Schindler

Theses/Dissertations from 2009 2009

Efficacy of a behavioral intervention to decrease medication transcription errors among professional nurses , Kathleen Ann Becker

Quality of Life: The Humanbecoming Perspective, A Descriptive Exploratory Study , Barbara J. Johnson Farmer

Factors Associated with Nurses' Perceptions of Patient Safety Culture in One University Hospital in China , Xianqiong Feng

The Meaning of Spirituality in Elders with Dementia , Lesley Boaz Gardiner

Understanding Relationships in Health Related Quality of Life for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder , Norah Louise Johnson

Loneliness, Self-Esteem, Cognition, Physical Functioning, and Nursing Home Satisfaction As Predictors of Depression , Lynn Rose Maloney

The Impact of Health Literacy and Patient Trust Glycemic Control , Josephine M. Mancuso

Investigating Relationships Among Collaborative Behavior, RN Experience and Perceptions of Discharge Teaching Quality , Jane Morgan Nosbusch

Is a School Based Educational Program Effective in Changing Knowledge Regarding the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome? , Margaret Kay Stelzel

Effects of Beta Blockade on Physiologic Regulation, Depressive Symptoms and Heart Failure Severity , Kimberly A. Udlis

Theses/Dissertations from 2008 2008

Self-Efficacy, Outcome Expectation, Self-Care Behavior and Glycosylated Hemoglobin Level in Persons with Type 2 Diabetes , Kathryn B. Kott

Oppression in 21st Century Nursing , Linda K. Matheson

Predictors of success and failure on the NCLEX-RN for Baccalaureate graduates , Christine L Vandenhouten

Predictors of Success and Failure on the NCLEX-RN for Baccalaureate Graduates , Christine L. Vandenhouten

Theses/Dissertations from 2007 2007

Being-With Dying: Tacit Wisdom Embedded in the Experiences of Nurses Who Attend to Dying , Virginia L. Burton

Theses/Dissertations from 1999 1999

An Organizational Case Study of Shared Leadership Development in Nursing , Vicki George

Submissions from 1971 1971

NURSES' PERCEPTIONS OF THEIR HOSPITAL'S ORGANIZATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS , AUDREY MABEL STENVALL DE BLOCK

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Theses/dissertations from 2023 2023.

Is There a Relationship Between Direct Patient Care Registered Nurses Emotional Intelligence and Patient Satisfaction? , James J. Leach

The Impact of Shift Work on Women’s Neurological Health , Kathy Nelson

Nurse Perceptions of Caring and Professional Governance , Lan Angela Nguyen

Unlocking Population-Specific Treatments to Render Equitable Approaches and Management in Cardiovascular Disease (UPSTREAM CVD): African American Emerging Adults , Shannon Bright Smith

Substance Use Disorder Treatment Among African American Men Living in the Rural South of the United States , Serge Raoul Wandji

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Unintended Consequences of the Electronic Health Record And Cognitive Load in Emergency Department Nurses , Carolyn S. Harmon

Physical Activity and Breast Cancer Prevention Among Asian American Women , Jingxi Sheng

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Early Premature Infant Physiologic and Behavioral Indicators of ANS Instability , Karen Popp Becker

Nurses’ and Patients’ Perceptions of the Availability of Post-hospital Instrumental Support as a Predictor of 30- And 60-Day Acute Care Utilization , Beth E. Schultz

Race Is Not a Risk Factor: Examining the Influence of Models Of Care, Race, and Discrimination on Racial Disparities in Maternal Outcomes , Curisa Mae Tucker

Advancing Knowledge of Exercise as a Therapeutic Management Strategy for Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome , Pamela J. Wright

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Examining Caregiver Vigilance for Child Sexual Abuse , Kate K. Chappell

Exploring Turnover Among Nurse Managers, Directors, and Executives in Acute Care Hospitals , Deborah Hughes Warden

Psychometric Evaluation of Lung Cancer Stigma Among Lung Cancer Survivors in South Carolina , Lisa A. Webb

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Utilization Of The USDA Supertracker System In High Schools: A Quality Improvement Project , Twanda D. Addison

Online Risks, Sexual Behaviors, And Mobile Technology Use In Early Adolescent Children: Parental Awareness, Protective Practices, And Mediation , Kendra Allison

Implementation of a Depression Screening Tool for Cardiovascular Patients in the Primary Care Setting , Amber Nicole Ballentine

Forensic Patient Flow: An Imbalance Between Capacity And Demand , Versie J. Bellamy

An Evidence-Based Evaluation Tool To Assist Healthcare Providers In Their Assessment Of Effective mhealth Applications For The Management Of Chronic Health Conditions , Sara Belle Donevant

The Effect of a Compassion Fatigue Awareness and Self-Care Skills Educational Program on Retention Among Certified Nursing Assistants Working in a Veterans Nursing Home , Michele M. Dreher

Efficiency Of Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring Vs. 5-Day Serial Monitoring In A Military Treatment Facility , Kadijatu Kakay

Initiating the Loeb Criteria in Long-term Care , Janice Khauslender

High Fidelity Simulation Experience and Development of Clinical Judgment: Recent Graduate Nurses’ Reflections , Martha Kay Lawrence

Implementing a Surgical Pathway to Reduce Operating Room Cancellation Rates , Demerise Ott Minor

Home Exercise Therapy For The Treatment Of Knee Osteoarthritis , Kezia Nixon

Assessment Of An Educational Intervention To Increase Knowledge And Intention To Take HPV Vaccine And Cervical Cancer Screening In Nigeria , Chigozie Anastacia Nkwonta

Chemotherapy Knowledge And Health Literacy Among Women With Breast Cancer , Pearman deTreville Parker

Using Ultrasound Guided Peripheral Intravenous Catheters In Difficult Access Patients , Courtney Prince

Initiating a Peer Support Program for Parents of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder in Richland and Lexington Counties , Danielle P. Simmons

Implementation Of Provider And Workflow Strategies To Increase Adherence To Tqip Guidelines In Traumatic Brain Injury , Regina Thompson

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

Best Practice for Screening Adult Patients with Psoriasis for Polyautoimmunity: Celiac Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Crohn’s Disease , Susan Danielle Ashbaugh

Adherence of Nurse Practitioners to JNC 8 Guidelines , Stephanie E. Averette

Losing Weight with Five A’s (5 A’s): Assess, Advise, Agree, Assist, Arrange framework and Motivational Interviewing (MI) for health behavior change counseling , Jacqueline Baer

A Quality Improvement Project to Reduce the Incidence of Clostridium difficile Infection through Implementation of Evidence-Based Terminal Clean Procedures , Tamara Cook

Tuberculosis Screening in New Healthcare Employees: A Comparison of QuantiFERON®-TB Gold In-Tube Test and Tuberculin Skin Test , Mary C. Giovannetti

Utility of the Modified Early Warning System Score in Early Sepsis Identification , Lisa E. Hart

Picturing Rest: A Photovoice Study Of African American Women’s Perceptions And Practices Of Rest , Eboni T. Herbert Harris

Developing And Implementing A Quality Assurance Strategy For Electroconvulsive Therapy , Jessa Hollingsworth

Improving Leadership Communication In Nurse-Physician Dyad Teams , Lisa James

Assessment of Providers’ Perception and Knowledge of Overactive Bladder in Women: A Quality Improvement Project , Helen Wambui Ngigi

Simulation-Based Interprofessional Education in a Rural Setting , Ann D. Scott

An Evidence-Based Process Change to Improve Mammography Adherence , Tara E. Smalls

Evaluation, Treatment, and Education In The Hospice Setting By Initiating a Formalized Pain Card , Alyssa M. Soprano

Scribes Impact On Patient And Provider Experience In The Outpatient Setting , Kimberly A. Taylor

Barriers to the Use of Guardrails On IV Smart Pumps , Ivory Williams

Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016

Nursing Attitudes towards Suicidal Patients in the Emergency Department: Assessment Interview Training , Belinda Beaver

MySleep101©: An Educational Mobile Medical Application for Sleep Health in Primary Care , Sonya Cook

Effects Of Sepsis Protocols On Health Outcomes Of Adult Patients With Sepsis , Monika U. Mróz

Multi-Symptom Management in Hospice Patients during End-of-Life Transition , Ashley N. B. Sirianni

Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015

Best Practice for a Standardized and Safe Registered Nurse Shift Handoff , Nancy Rankin Ewing

An Evidence-Based Approach to Prepare Interdisciplinary Team Members for Implementation of the ABCDE Bundle , Jessica Murner Hamilton

Nurses Utilizing the V.O.I.C.E.S. HIV Prevention Intervention in the Black Church Community , Jason Richard

Unexpected and Interrupted Transitions Among Newly Licensed Registered Nurses: Perspectives of Nurse Managers and Preceptors , Sheri S. Webster

Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014

Best Practice for Antipsychotic Medication Management in Community Dwelling Older Adults with Schizophrenia , Estelle Marie Brown

The Effects of Multiple Gratitude Interventions Among Informal Caregivers of Persons with Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease , Cristy DeGregory

An Analysis of Interpreter-Mediated Healthcare Interactions , Robin Dawson Estrada

Quality Improvement Project: A Comparison of Daily Routine Chest Radiography Versus Clinically-Indicated Chest Radiography in Preventing Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in Adult ICU Patients on Ventilators: An Evidenced Based Practice Project , Kimberly McKenney

Best Practices in High Fidelity Patient Simulation to Enhance Higher Order Thinking Skills , Kathryn S. Mock

Best Practices in the Management of Pediatric Obesity in Primary Care Clinics , Lori Moseley

Early Screening and Identification of Preschool Children Affected by Serious Emotional Disorders , Cathy Renee Robey-Williams

Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013

Improving the Diagnostic Accuracy of Failure-to-Rescue , Amelia Marie Joseph

Best Practice Guideline For Managing Interstitial Cystitis In Adult Women , Amanda Thomas Langford

The Use of Ultrasound as an Adjunct to X-Ray For the Localization and Removal of Soft Tissue Foreign Bodies in an Urgent Care Setting , Stacy Lane Merritt

Prevention of Skin Breakdown In the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit , Lydia H. Palmer

A Pilot Intervention To Engage Nurses To Lead Transformation of The Workplace , Molly Patton

Foot Assessment In the Dialysis Unit , Karen Robertson

Emergency Department Triage Acuity Ratings: Embedding Esi Into the Electronic Medical Record , Candace Whitfield

Theses/Dissertations from 2012 2012

Best Practice to Promote Bone Health in Post-menopausal Women through Adequate Intake of Calcium and Vitamin D , Ellen Soley Adkins

Developing A Facilitated Pathway For Associate Degree Nursing Graduates to Enroll In An Rn-Bsn Program , Christy Vansant Cimineri

Pursuing Improved Quality of Life In the Atrial Fibrillation Population: Evidence-Based Practice , Jamie Hayes Cunningham

Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion in Comparison to Subcutaneous Insulin Injections in the Preschooler with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus , Meredith D'Agostino

Transition to Motherhood-A Qualitative Study of Low Income Women's First Term Pregnancy Experiences , Lisa Bennett Duggan

Vitamin D and Calcium Supplementation For Prevention of Falls and Fractures In Older Adults , Cynthia Hartman

The Best Practice Guideline for Early Detection and Treatment of Heart Disease In Asymptomatic Adults with a Family History of Premature Coronary Artery Disease , Stephanie Brooke Huston

Best Practice Protocol for Patients with Schizophrenia and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders , Shauna Rae Jones

Transcultural Nursing Clinical Education: A Systematic Review of the Literature Since 2005 With Recommendations for International Immersion Clinical Courses , Deborah J. McQuilkin

Using a Consensus Process to Develop an Evidence-Based Practice Guideline for School Exclusion For Head Lice (Pediculosis Capitis) , Michelle Lorraine Myer

Using Therapeutic Writing to Deconstruct Recovery from Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) , Pamela Phillips

Improving Outcomes by Improving Practice: Evidence-Based Assessment, Prevention and Documentation of Pressure Ulcers In the ICU. , Kristy Fry Speronis

Increasing Awareness of Fertility Preservation Options in Cancer Patients & Survivors , Norma Sweet

Identification, Prevention and Treatment of Children with Decreased Bone Density , Laura Lee Szadek

Assessment and Strategic Planning to Determine the Growth Feasibility of a Distance-Based Rural Baccalaureate Nursing Program , Amber Proctor Williams

Theses/Dissertations from 2011 2011

A Research Utilization Project: Implementation of an Evidence-Based Behavioral Treatment for Students At-Risk of Dropout at Richland Northeast High School , Kathrene Carter Berger

The Impact of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 On the Evidence Based Practice of Distributive Justice Via Comfort Care In Elderly Burn Trauma Victims , Christina Pacileo Blottner

Parenting Interventions For Children Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence , Christie Michelle Furr-Roeske

Nurse State Legislators: The Journey to State Capitols , Debbie Whitman Herman

Autonomous Nurse Practitioner Practice: A Position Paper and Action Plan for Change , Patricia Susan Noser

Best Practices in The Use of Vena Cava Filters oo Prevent Pulmonary Emboli in Trauma Patients , Dennis Absher Taylor

Theses/Dissertations from 2010 2010

Assessment and Identification of Deliberate Self-Harm in the Adolescent and Young Adult Patient in the Primary Care Population , Courtney Brooks Catledge

A Best Practice Guideline for Screening and Treating Vitamin D Deficiency in a Primary Care Setting: Moving Beyond the Bones , Amy Jeanette Clark

Best Faculty Practice Plan Model for a Small College of Nursing , Sharyn Neiman Conrad

Impact of A Primary Care-Based Organ Donation Practice Initiative On Individual Willingness to Donate , Cyndi B. Faudree

Substance Abuse Treatment Avoidance, Length of Stay, and Criminal Justice Referral For Women of Reproductive Age In South Carolina Prior to and After theWhitner Decision (1993 to 2007) , Sarah J. Gareau

Childhood Obesity and School-Based Interventions: An Evidence-Based Best Practice Guideline , Jessica Guyton

The Best Practice Guideline For theTreatment of Pediatric Diaper Dermatitis , Kate Hansson Mack

A Church-Based Health Promotion Program for Older Adults: Impacts on Participants' Religiosity, Spirituality, and Social Support , Katherine Holland Pope

Dedicated Education Units: Dothey Improve Student Satisfaction? , Eileene Elizabeth Shake

Recommendation For A Best Practice Model of Hiv Management by Advanced Practice Registered Nurses In Primary Care Settings , Sabra Smith

Exploration of the Evidence to Support Clinical Practice to Decrease Hospital Readmission Rates For Patients With Chronic Pancreatitis , Shannon Bright Smith

Best Practices: Retaining Registered Nurses , Jessica Epps Wilkes

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Theses/dissertations from 2024 2024.

WOMEN'S EXPERIENCE OF CANCER TREATMENT DURING COVID-19 ON THE TEXAS-MEXICO BORDER , Kayla E. Castañeda

Nurses' Perceptions Regarding Supportive Care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit , Brandi D. Garrett

Electronic health records: Using polarity thinking to explore the relationship between technology and nursing practice , Debra Winckler

Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023

THE PERCEPTIONS OF PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA, CARE PARTNERS, CNAs/SITTERS, AND PROVIDERS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC UP TO NOW: A MULTIPLE CASE STUDY , Gaudensia Awuor

Commitment to Collaboration: Development of a School Nursing Collaboration Instrument , Jodi S. Bullard

A Mixed Methods Feasibility Study Comparing Rural and Nonrural Critical Illness Survivors , Rebecca Greene

Resilience, Moral Courage, and Leadership Self-Efficacy Among Nurses , Deborah V. Haney

THE IMPACT OF RACE/ETHNICITY ON OCCUPATIONAL STRESS IN EAST TEXAS CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS , Jackie Schniederjan McDonald

Modifiable health disparities and cardiovascular disease risk factors in Latino migrant seasonal farmworkers: A meta-analysis , Cindy Mendez

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PERCEIVED STRESS AND ACADEMIC SELF-EFFICACY TO THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF UNDERGRADUATE NURSING STUDENTS , Ashley J. Pierre

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

IMPACT OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE ON INTERPROFESSIONAL TEAMWORK, INTERPROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION, AND INTERPROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP , Kathleen M. Cox

TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE IN NURSING CURRICULA: DEVELOPMENT OF A SIMULATION-BASED EDUCATIONAL FRAMEWORK TO GUIDE HEALTH PROFESSIONS , Heather Guest

Nursing Students' Moral Courage Development Through Incivility Simulation Education , Melissa Madden

A Mixed Methods Study of Cultural Competence Among Nursing Students in Kenya , Sylvia Waweru

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

INFLUENCE OF RESILIENCE, EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, AND TEAMWORK ON REGISTERED NURSE CIRCULATOR INTENT TO LEAVE , Mary Alice Anderson

Focused Ethnography: Storytelling for Hispanics with Low Health Literacy and Diabetes , Virginia H. Cadenhead

Relationship of Undergraduate Nursing Students' Emotional Intelligence and other Factors to ATI-NCLEX-RN Comprehensive Predictor Examination Performance , Sarah Y. Jimenez

DEVELOPMENT OF CULTURAL HUMILITY AND ETHNOCULTURAL EMPATHY IN NURSING STUDENTS , Claudia Keck

ASPECTS OF THE PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT AND NURSING WORK , Yolanda Keys

Birth Practice Beliefs of Undergraduate Nursing Students , Cassandra Sharelle Land

ASSESSING TRANSGENDER INCLUSION WITHIN A VETERANS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM: A DELPHI STUDY , Kathy-Jo B. Lee

Use of Standardized Test Results by Faculty and Students for Advanced Practice Nurse Certification Success , Dinorah Martinez-Anderson

Impact of Theory-Based Interventions on Meaningfulness of Undergraduate Nursing Pharmacology Student Learning , Betsy L. Mauldin

A Mixed-Methods Approach to Investigating the Influence of Education on Nurses’ Attitudes toward Sex Trafficking Victims , Tabitha McDaniel

Predicting Infection-Related Organ Failure: Expansion of SOFA Algorithm to Include Nursing Documentation , Tanna L. Nelson

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Theses/dissertations from 2024 2024.

Reducing 30-Day Hospital Readmission In The Older Homebound Population: Using An Interprofessional Communication Protocol Within A Multidisciplinary Hospital At Home Program , Pamela Ann Alvey

Improving Outpatient Medication Reconciliation And Reducing Adverse Drug Events: Development Of A New Process , Marisa Kristine Blake-Raut

My Identi T: Improving Mental Health Outcomes Through Group Support In Pre-Treatment Transgender Teens , Jill Day

Relationship-Centered Communication In Breast Cancer Screening: An Interdisciplinary Training Model , Patricia Aideen Ducharme

Establishing An Infrastructure For Nursing Innovation In A Large Urban Magnet®hospital , Gregory Parsons Eichelzer

Virtual Care Navigation To Reduce Disparities And Improve Quality: A Pilot Program For Colorectal Cancer Screening , Robert Freeman

Implementation Of A Transition Shock Prevention Workshop To Promote Satisfaction And Confidence Among New To Practice Nurse Practitioners , Denis L. Hawkins

Implementation And Evaluation Of Perinatal Educational Video Series – Postpartum Hemorrhage , Daileann Lamara Hemmings

Nonfatal Strangulation And Intimate Partner Violence Decision Tree Protocol , Joy Martin

Retaining New Graduate Nurses: Creating A Model Inpatient Transition To Practice Program In A Large Healthcare System , Amanda Jane Richards

Moral Distress: The Importance Of Support For Black And Brown Nurses After Encountering Racism From Patients And Peers In The Acute Care Setting , Marsha Sinanan

The California Bridge Model For Emergency Department-Initiated Medication-Assisted Treatment For Opioid Use Disorder: Adaptations For Perinatal Hospital Services , Devin C. Thomas

Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023

Reduction Of Unnecessary Emergency Department Visits Through An Ed-Initiated Advanced Care Program For Vulnerable Patients , Dr. M. Dustin Bass

Implementing Prediabetes Screening During Hospitalization In An Internal Medicine Unit , Roxana Bustamante

Harnessing Family Empowerment To Promote Healthcare Transition For Youth With Special Healthcare Needs: The F.a.m.e. Project , Vanessa Coppola

Implementing A Workload Tool To Increase Float Nurses' Job Satisfaction And Reduce Intent To Leave The Workplace , Lisa Czaplinski

Shifting The Paradigm Toward Intent To Stay: Creating A Nurse Career Crafting Program To Increase Nurse Engagement In An Urban Teaching Hospital , Jaclyn Davis

Achieving Success[ion] In Healthcare Leadership: Building An Immersive Nurse Manager Residency Program , Natalie Marie Fucito

Enhancing Self-Efficacy Of Novice And Emerging Nurse Leaders Through A Virtual Emotional Intelligence Education Program , Josephine C. C. Garcesa-Duque

A Project To Improve Advanced Practice Provider Financial Metrics Through A Practice Management Program , Stefanie Anne Generao

Increasing Transplant Medication Knowledge Through Implementation Of A Medication Education Intervention Algorithm , Colleen Chime Karkhang

Multimodal Opioid-Sparing Analgesia: Increasing Regimen Adherence In Minimally Invasive Abdominal Surgery , Panicha F. Kittipha

Evaluating The Use Of Reflective Practice Principles To Support Nurse Manager Well-Being During A Period Of Chronic Distress , Amy A. Martone

Implementing A Prediabetes Screening Algorithm To Improve Identification And Referrals In Primary Care , Katherine Masoud

Addressing Social Needs And Creating Community Linkage Pathways For Vulnerable Populations In Primary Care Practice Settings , Mindy Marie Matthews

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This collection contains theses and dissertations from the Department of Nursing, collected from the Scholarship@Western Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Repository

Theses/Dissertations from 2024 2024

Sex Differences in Coping Strategies, Infertility-Related Stress, and Predictors of Infertility-Related Stress among Saudi Men and Women Attending Infertility Clinics , Hayat Abdullah Algamadi

A Comparative Case Study: Exploring Health System Governance in Canada and Saudi Arabia , Fawziah Almalki

A grounded Theory Investigation of Self-Identified Female Students' Mental Health Perception, Mental Health Factors, and Help-Seeking Behaviour , Laila Awwadh Alzaidi

Exploring Parental Vaccine Decision Making: A Mixed Methods Study , Sarah A. Ashfield

The Experience of Postpartum Care Practices among Parent and Healthcare Providers in Canada: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis , Andrea Atkinson

Exploring Student Experiences of Interprofessional Simulation Education , Jonathan Barrios

The Housing Conditions and Health Experiences of Caribbean Migrant Agricultural Workers: A Secondary Analysis , Elizabeth Diedrick

Critical Care Outreach Team Nurses' Roles in End-of-Life Discussions , Marley B. Gregorio Ms.

Developing Therapeutic Relationships in the Community Setting with Clients Experiencing Marginalization , Danielle Knipping

HARNESSING DATA SCIENCE IN HOMECARE TO ANTICIPATE CARE FOR “PERSONS WITH AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS” (PALS) , Sally E. Remus

Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023

Nurse-Hero Discussion on Twitter: A Social Network Analysis and Qualitative Content Analysis , Amna Ali

The impact of Authentic Leadership, Structural Empowerment, Psychological Empowerment, Interpersonal Conflict, and Job Satisfaction on Turnover Intention among Early Career Nurses in Saudi Arabia. , Ohood Ali Alkaabi miss

The Process of Art Creation Among Mothers from Ontario Who Have Experienced Gender-Based Violence , Madison L. Broadbent

Exploring How Mothers With A History Of Intimate Partner Violence Experienced The COVID-19 Pandemic , Emma Jane Butler

Nurse-Assisted Injection: Perceptions of Dependent Injectors in Ontario, Canada , Emelia C. Cormack

Exploring the Role of the Nurse in Supporting Breastfeeding among Indigenous Women in Canada: A Scoping Review of the Literature , Lindsey Corrigan

The Experiences of Clinical Placement Belonging Among Nursing Students with Racially and Ethnically Minoritized Identities: An Interpretive Descriptive Study , Connor J. Gould

Nurses’ and Midwives’ Lived Experiences as Mentees in a Clinical Mentorship Program in Rwanda: An Interpretive Phenomenological Study , Yvonne Kasine 2399948

Uncovering the Experience of Determining Readiness to Increase Self-Management Responsibility in Canadian Adolescents Living with Type 1 Diabetes , Kelly A. Kennedy

Exploring Clinical Reasoning in Nursing Through A Serious Gaming-Enabled Digital Simulation , Stephanie Kennedy Miss

The Development, Refinement, Implementation, and Impact of a Nurse-Led Health Coaching Self-Care Management Intervention for Heart Failure , Maureen Leyser

Relational Variables Impacting the Healthcare Team , Linda J. MacDougall Ms

Exploring Family Members’ Beliefs and Experiences of Supporting Relatives with Substance Use and Misuse within Black Communities , Esther N. Monari

An Exploration of the Culturally-Rooted Meaning and Consequences of Unintended Adolescent Pregnancy in Rwanda: A Multi-Dimensional Perspective , Jean Pierre Ndayisenga

Exploring how the Perinatal Services of Primary Health Care Settings in Rwanda Support Adolescent Mothers to Inform the Delivery of Trauma- and Violence-Informed Care: An Interpretive Description , Aimable NKURUNZIZA

Bridging the Gap: Canadian Health Care Providers Perspectives' of Harm Reduction and Substance Use Education in Hospital , Leanne Scott

Intimate Partner Violence, Social Support, Mastery, and Mental Health , Alice Pearl Sedziafa

A Picture of Spirituality in Youth Living with Bipolar Disorder , Michelle S. Solomon

Decentering Whiteness in Nursing Education: The Pitfalls, Tensions, and Opportunities , Ivy Tran

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Exploring Health Inequities: Head Injuries in People Experiencing Homelessness , Emily M. Angus

Women’s Priorities and Actions Mothering in the Context of Intimate Partner Violence , Sharon Broughton

Toward Understanding Culturally Safe Health Care for Transgender People: A Scoping Review of Health Care Provider Knowledge , Terrie Butler-Foster

Forming Authentic and Purposeful Relationships with Racialized Communities from an Anti-Oppressive Lens: A Framework for African, Caribbean, and Black Communities , Jaimeson R. Canie

Clinical Virtual Simulation: A Qualitative Usability Study , Samantha Beatrice Cooke

Predictors and Outcomes of Patient Stigma Perception Appraisal: Developing and Testing of a Dynamic Stigma Model of Mental Illness , Sebastian Kwadwo Gyamfi

Women’s Experiences of Accessing Breastfeeding and Perinatal Health Support in the Context of Intimate Partner Violence: An Interpretive Description Study , Samantha Larose

"Pain is What the Patient Says it is": A Secondary Analysis of Nurses’ Reflections on the Term Pain Catastrophizing , Riana Longo

An Exploration of Non-Urgent Emergency Department Use from the Patient and Health Care Professional Perspective , Amanda McIntyre

Self-management Experience of Nurses Living with Migraine: A Qualitative Study , Marionette Ngole Dione

Host Organizations' Perspectives of Partnered Global Study-Abroad Programs , Jessica C. Pop

The Effect of Interprofessional Conflict Resolution on Interprofessional Collaborative Practice among Health Care Provider Teams in Hospitals , Sibylle Ugirase

Teaching Family Planning in Nursing and Midwifery Schools: A Constructivist Grounded Theory Study , Pauline Uwajeneza

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Syrian Refugee Women's Experiences with the Ontario Health Care System: A Critical Ethnography Study , Areej Al-Hamad

The Influence of Authentic Leadership on Nurses’ Turnover Intentions and Satisfaction with Quality of Care in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study , Bayan Alilyyani

Understanding the Current State of Health Information Exchange in Long-Term Care Homes , Kendra R. Cotton

Relationships among Interactional and Organizational Factors with Healthcare Provider Outcomes Post-Implementation of an Interprofessional Model of Patient Care , Wendy L. Ellis

Chronic Disease Management in a Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic: An Interpretive Description Study , Natalie Floriancic

Understanding the Lived Experience of Health Through the Exploration of Well-being of Women with Multiple Sclerosis in Southwestern Ontario , Jennifer Howard

"Healthcare Heroes" - The Change in Perceptions of Nurses' Roles During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Critical Discourse Analysis , Stephanie Jones

The Discursive Construction of Substance Use and Harm Reduction in Canadian Health Policy , Sibel Kusdemir

Nurses' and Nurse Educators' Experiences of a Pediatric Nursing Continuing Professional Development program in Rwanda , Amy K. Olson

Health Providers Perspectives on the Access and Use of Formal Health and Social Services by Stroke Caregivers , Hannah Pollock

The Effect of Authentic Leadership and New Graduate Support on New Graduate Nurses' Job Satisfaction , Stephanie H. Prtenjaca

Reddit and Nursing During Covid-19: A Summative Content Analysis , Julia C. Savin

Being a Child Bride in Nigeria: A Feminist Narrative Inquiry , Olubukola Foluke Sonibare

New Graduate Nurses’ Experiences of Engaging in a Leadership Role in Hospital Settings During the COVID-19 Pandemic , Justine Jeanelle Ting

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

Interprofessional Role Clarification Among Licensed Health Care Practitioners in Rural and Smaller Community Hospitals , Dianne E. Allen

Exploring Nursing Student Use of Instagram: Selfies and Soliloquies and #becominganurse with Evolving Digital Footprints , Kingsley KS Au

The Association Between Intimate Partner Violence and Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders and Symptoms Among Adult Women: Systematic Review , Ohud Shawqi Banjar

Exploring the Relationships Among New Graduate Nurses’ Structural Empowerment, Psychological Empowerment, Work Engagement, and Clinical Nurse Educator Leadership in Acute Care Settings , Carly Blair

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Undergraduate Nursing Students’ Experiences of Conducting Clinical Research Projects in Their Bachelor Theses – a Qualitative Study

Kjersti grønning.

1 Department of Public Health and Nursing, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, 7491 Trondheim, Norway

2 Department of Research, Nord-Trøndelag Hospital Trust, Postboks 333, 7601 Levanger, Norway

Guro Karlsholm

Beate andré, introduction.

The aim of educational institutions in the field of nursing is to educate nurses with the competences to provide high-quality care to their patients, meaning that students need to learn about evidence-based practice and how to translate the knowledge, skills, competency, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviours into daily practice. The bachelor thesis is the ultimate test for undergraduate nursing students to present what they have learned.

The aim of this study was to explore undergraduate nursing students’ experiences of conducting clinical projects in their bachelor theses.

We used qualitative focus-group interviews to gain a deeper understanding of the students’ experiences of conducting clinical projects in their bachelor theses as an approach to learn about evidence-based practice. The analyses focused on meaning according to Brinkmann and Kvale.

Eighteen out of 22 eligible students who had chosen to participate in ongoing clinical research projects and write an academic paper as their bachelor thesis were included in this study. The students were all females and divided into three focus groups. The clinical projects were conducted in a public hospital, a private hospital, nursing homes, or within home-care nursing. The analyses showed that conducting clinical projects in the bachelor thesis provided the students with important knowledge for providing evidence-based care and it. motivated them to want to initiate future clinical projects as nurses., They got valuable hands-on experience for how to conduct research, and made the students aware of the importance of keeping themselves updated on the latest knowledge.

Conducting clinical research projects on a bachelor level provide undergraduate nursing students with important knowledge of how to provide evidence-based nursing care to their patients. Learning how to conduct clinical research projects is also important for motivating future nurses to initiate research aiming to improve clinical nursing practice.

One essential task for educational institutions in the field of nursing is to provide a curriculum that educates nurses with the competence to meet real-world demands, where a more structured and holistic way of teaching and assessing evidence-based practice (EBP) ( Kumah et al., 2021 ) and creating a culture that uses evidence to update clinical practice is needed ( Kalb et al., 2015 ). EBP is defined as “ conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients….integrating the best available external clinical evidence from systematic research” ( Sackett et al., 1996 ). Undergraduate nursing students must learn to translate knowledge, skills, competency, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviours into daily practice and improve clinical outcomes ( Patelarou et al., 2020 ).

The Sicily Statement puts forward a five-step model on how to teach and conduct EBP: (I) ask a clinical question; (II) collect the most relevant evidence; (III) critically appraise the evidence; (IV) integrate the evidence with one's clinical expertise, patient preferences, and values to make a practice decision; and (V) evaluate the change or outcome ( Burns & Foley, 2005 ). There are a range of teaching strategies about EBP in undergraduate nursing education that make the students more confident in accurately interpreting the literature and research ( Horntvedt et al., 2018 ; Wakibi et al., 2021 ). Teaching students about evidence-based nursing is important for the students’ learning process of becoming good critical thinkers and learning the skills of processing problems, recognizing assumptions, and deducing, interpreting, and evaluating arguments ( Cui et al., 2018 ). Various educational interventions are shown to be effective in providing nurses with sufficient competences to apply EBP in clinical practice ( Häggman-Laitila et al., 2016 ), develop a better assessment of the reliability/validity of information, and become more comfortable with the concepts of EBP ( Kyriakoulis et al., 2016 ). Research courses and workshops are the most frequently used teaching methods ( Larsen et al., 2019 ). Nevertheless, since approaches that engage students in clinical EBP projects are reducing the barriers of EBP, educational institutions must look at nursing curriculum models that support the integration of EBP competencies beyond the classroom ( Fiset et al., 2017 ). Collaboration with clinical practice is an effective way to teach EBP ( Horntvedt et al., 2018 ), where all nurses, including the staff in clinical settings, have a role to play in the students’ learning of EBP ( Wakibi et al., 2021 ).

The curricula for nursing undergrad students must include learning goals for attitudes, knowledge, skills, and practice, with a special focus on the implementation and use of new evidence to improve patient care. Effective learning of EBP for undergraduate students is complex, and cognitive and behavioural components are necessary for success ( Ramis et al., 2019 ). In current nursing education in Norway, undergraduate students learn about the research process, but not in relation to EBP or clinical practice ( André et al., 2016 ; Hole et al., 2016 ). EBP has the potential to change clinical practice and increase care quality by making the nursing care process more individually tailored to patients’ situations ( Yost et al., 2015 ). The Institute of Medicine's Quality Chasm series suggests that EBP is one of five core competencies for professional healthcare curricula ( Ubbink et al., 2013 ). Evidence and knowledge in nursing develop from several sources, and different kinds of knowledge are necessary to meet the wide range of ill and needy persons ( Martinsen & Eriksson, 2009 ).

One way to expand EBP in education and integrate scientific thinking in clinical practice is to use clinical practice as an arena for undergraduate nursing students to seek research knowledge for solving specific clinical problems ( Moch et al., 2015 ). Furthermore, to apply critical analytical assessment of research-based knowledge in clinical situations, students need exercise in how to use such knowledge, e.g., by participating in ongoing clinical research projects under supervision ( André et al., 2016 ).

The writing of a bachelor thesis plays a central role within higher education and can be described as the ultimate test for undergraduate students in nursing. Students learn alternative ways of thinking through the process of working on a bachelor thesis (Halabi & Hamdan-Mansour, 2012). Student knowledge about important issues regarding nursing care both increases and deepens by writing a bachelor thesis ( Lundgren & Halvarsson, 2009 ). Students have also stated that by working on their bachelor thesis they expected to gain valuable knowledge needed for their professional practice in the health care services ( Henttonen et al., 2021 ). Working on a bachelor thesis is a complex process and includes learning activities that consist of more than just reading the literature and attending lectures and seminars ( Lundgren & Halvarsson, 2009 ; Mattila et al., 2005 ; Mattsson, 2016 ). It provides the students with an opportunity to independently work on a complex assignment, formulate a topic, select relevant literature, and process the data ( André et al., 2016 ; Roca et al., 2018 ). A pilot-study found that students who conducted clinical projects as part of their bachelor thesis reported that their participation influenced their attitudes towards EBP ( André et al., 2016 ). The students experienced an increased understanding of the importance of critical thinking and realized how important it was to use research to solve problems and increase knowledge related to phenomena in nursing practice ( André et al., 2016 ).

Targeted qualitative research is needed to explore how to teach evidence-based practice in nursing education ( Horntvedt et al., 2018 ). Hence, the aim of this study is to explore undergraduate nursing students’ experiences of conducting clinical projects in their bachelor theses.

The setting for this qualitative focus-group study was the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Nursing at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Around 250 undergraduate nursing students are educated at NTNU each year. The programme is a full-time course with a total of 180 ECTS credits over three years (six semesters) and is equally divided between theoretical and clinical studies. The programme leads to a Bachelor in Nursing degree that qualifies for authorisation as a registered nurse in Norway. All students write their bachelor thesis as a final exam (15 ECTS). The students can choose between conducting a literature review as the basis for their bachelor thesis or participate in ongoing clinical research projects and write an academic paper ( NTNU, 2019 ). Information on the pedagogical scheme for 1) conducting a literature review, or 2) participating in ongoing clinical research projects are presented in the introductory lecture to the course and on the students’ digital learning platform. The students apply for clinical research projects and indicate which projects they prefer to participate in, and by the end of the fifth semester the students are assigned to a project. All students must formulate a research question, attend theoretical lectures and bachelor seminars, and have mandatory individual supervision.

An invitation e-mail was sent to all the students (N  =  22) assigned to the pedagogical scheme of participating in ongoing clinical research projects while writing their bachelor thesis. The e-mail was sent at the beginning of the sixth semester and included information about the purpose of the study, topics for the focus-group interview, and the time and place for the interviews.

Data Collection

The first and last authors conducted three qualitative focus-group interviews ( Brinkmann & Kvale, 2015 ). A thematic interview guide ( Table 1 ) with open-ended main questions, followed by probing sub-questions (e.g., ‘could you give an example of’, ‘is there anything else you would like to add’) was used. The interviews lasted approximately 45 min and were carried out in connection with lectures. All interviews were digitally recorded and transcribed verbatim by a professional transcriber service.

Table 1.

Interview Guide.

Data Analysis

The analyses focused on meaning as described in Brinkmann and Kvale ( Brinkmann & Kvale, 2015 ) to explore how undergraduate nursing students experienced conducting clinical projects in their bachelor theses. The first author inductively read and coded all interviews. The research team had several physical and digital meetings to discuss the content and labels of the codes, during which different interpretations were developed until consensus of interpretation was reached. The final analytical themes were agreed upon by comparing (finding similarities) and contrasting (searching for negative cases) codes. NVivo 11.0 (QSR, 2007), a data management program, was used as a tool to systematise and code the transcriptions.

Ethical Considerations

Participation in the study was voluntary. All students received oral and written information about the purpose of the study and gave written consent to participate. The Norwegian Centre for Research Data approved the study.

Out of 22 eligible nursing students (21 females and 1 male), 18 responded to the invitation. The students (ages ranging from 22–45 years old) were divided into three focus groups. All interviewed students were females, and each focus group consisted of six students. The students participated in nine different clinical projects in a public hospital, private hospital, nursing home, or through home-care nursing, and the topics were developed in collaboration between the university and clinical practice. The topics for the project were all related to clinical nursing practice in medical, surgical, or palliative units in the hospital, or in nursing homes and home care.

The analyses showed that by conducting clinical projects in their bachelor thesis the students gained important knowledge for providing evidence-based care. This was also motivating for initiating clinical projects in the future and gave valuable hands-on experience for how to carry out research; students also became aware of the importance of keeping themselves updated on the latest knowledge. Through the process of conducting clinical projects the students also reflected on nursing and clinical practice, what constitutes evidence and truth, and that role models and unit culture have a big impact when someone suggests change. An overview of the final themes and subthemes are illustrated in Table 2 .

Table 2.

Final Themes and Sub-Themes.

The analyses also showed that the students chose to conduct clinical projects in their bachelor theses because they wanted to try something different, or they had a special interest in the topics that were offered. Some students had been advised by former students to choose this alternative for their bachelor thesis, while others said they chose clinical projects because they had positive experiences with clinical placements at the units offering the projects. The results are further elaborated with quotes from the students (focus group number and informant) below.

Important Knowledge for Providing Evidence-Based Care

The students experienced their clinical projects as important for improving clinical practice. Conducting clinical projects motivated and gave the students valuable hands-on practice for how to initiate clinical projects in the future. The process of conducting clinical projects also gave the students important insights into EBP in practice, as well as in the importance of professional updating.

Their research questions were created based on a topic the clinical units wanted explored. They said the hands-on experience of conducting their own studies and carrying out the research process, step-by-step, was useful knowledge for them in their future work-life as registered nurses. The hands-on experience of doing research, sharing their results with fellow students and nurses, and getting constructive feedback were exciting and made them proud. The students said it was fun and stimulating to dig deeper into an area of particular interest. By having their own project, the students gained special ownership of their topic, data, and final bachelor thesis. By getting hands-on practice on how to collect data, the students also thought it would be easier to conduct new projects in the future.

“You learn a lot by conducting your own data collection. You get new ideas for doing more research, or participate in clinical projects when you start to work as a nurse.” (Informant E, group 1)

“For me, it was important to collect my own data; it was easier to implement the theory into clinical practice because you had done it yourself.” (Informant B, group 2)

The students further explained that conducting clinical projects could be a good way to learn about evidence-based nursing. Some students said they contributed to EBP by conducting clinical projects. When asked if they had heard and/or learned about the concept of evidence-based practice earlier in their education, they remembered another theoretical course that focused on it and that a previous exam had questions about evidence-based nursing. When the students were asked how they understood the concept of evidence-based nursing, two expressed it like this:

“ I think evidence-based nursing is about, for instance, adapting a procedure to how the patient wants it done, or in changing the mattress (even though you know that this is the best type), if the patient tells you that he can’t sleep on a that mattress.” (Informant A, group 3)

“ I think it is about using research and experiences….and I guess…. it was something about the patient's…user involvement. That it is important to offer the best care.” (Informant A, group 2)

The students further said that by doing clinical projects and producing valuable knowledge for clinical practice, they had become extra aware of the importance of keeping themselves updated while working as registered nurses. They also realised that professional updating on a busy clinical day with a heavy workload could be challenging. Some were a bit concerned they would not have enough time to keep up with recent research when they started to work as nurses. When discussing how to keep up with recent research, the students had different experiences from clinical practice on how the hospital units, nursing homes, and home care nursing staff prioritised professional updating and innovation. All students could tell they had taken part in different kinds of professional meetings or internal educational programs during their clinical practice. One student stated that her clinical supervisors had encouraged her to read all kinds of literature and procedures to stay updated on recent knowledge that was relevant for providing high quality care to the patients in that unit. Others experienced that the nurses from another unit were not updated on the latest procedures, particularly on how to heal wounds. Their good and bad experiences regarding how to stay updated on recent knowledge made the students reflect on the importance of having routines for professional updating. Two students expressed it like this:

“ In psychiatry there was a lot of internal teaching about communication and such, much more than in the somatic hospital, almost every day.” (Informant A, group 2)

“ If your colleagues at work are like “no   …”, then it is hard to carry on by yourself…. You have to collaborate and work in teams to stay professionally updated.” (Informant D, group 2)

Critical Reflection About Nursing and Clinical Practice

During the process of conducting their clinical projects the students reflected on what is really evidence and truth. They observed nurses who were good role models, and cultures that were supportive when someone initiated changes based on new knowledge. While preparing their projects, collecting data, and analysing data, the students became conscious about not taking reproduced theory for granted. They questioned why the theory existed, the message of the theory, and the theory's relevance in the setting. They also reflected on their position as students, and that they brought the newest theory or knowledge about nursing into clinical nursing practice. Some students also said that when they were reading scientific papers, they started to question the research questions in the article, the validity of the data, how the data was collected, who collected the data, and in which settings the data were collected.

“We have been told to be critical, but now I really understand how to be critical, not only with the results but also with the preparations in the study.” (Informant B, group 1)

The students further said they had become conscious about how difficult it was to formulate research questions, and anxious about whether or not their questionnaire was sufficient to capture the phenomena they wanted to study. By analysing data, the students said they became critical of their own results and if the results were just a coincidence or “true”. This learning experience opened a new perspective of how to move forward with their results and how their results could contribute to areas for improvement. The students found it interesting that their in-depth investigation of a chosen phenomenon created new knowledge that could initiate changes and improve clinical practice. Two of the students described it like this:

“We are able to contribute to changes as a result of our project, and it will influence our work as future nurses.” (Informant C, group 3)

“We have actually contributed to possible changes and others have become interested in our project.” (Informant A, group 1)

When discussing areas for improvement, several students experienced that some nurses were sceptical of changes and preferred that things remained as they were. Those who had experienced “old-fashioned” nurses were clear that they wanted to be different as nurses. The students stated they experienced how the culture in different clinical units influenced how easy or difficult it was to implement new knowledge.

“ It is easy when you start working to quickly adopt the culture at the workplace. You may have learned one thing at school, but everyone at the clinic does it a different way. Perhaps it is easier said than done.” (Informant B, group 2)

The students also talked about the challenging experience of searching for research to use in their thesis. When asked if they had observed nursing research during their clinical studies, almost all students said that research was not discussed. During the process of searching for research papers and conducting their own studies, the students thought there was too little research on nursing and nursing interventions. Most of the projects they had heard about during their clinical placements were conducted by medical doctors, and the nurses only participated as assistants or study nurses. This discovery made the students question why it was like this. Some students argued that the reason was partly because the nurses did not have time to do research, or that clinical nurses traditionally did not conduct their own research. Others said that research was not prioritized among nurses, or that nurses did not have the same opportunities or traditions as medical doctors.

“The university hospital has a lot of resources, many professors and chief physicians who have funds for research.” (Informant C, group 2)

“It is much more common for doctors to have projects than nurses.” (Informant A, group 2)

“Research is also a part of studying to become a nurse. There are some who actually study nursing because they want to do research. All nurses are not expected to work clinically with patients and carry out procedures and such. Therefore, there must be a greater understanding among nursing teachers about that.” (Informant C, group 3)

One student explained that she had a clinical supervisor who was a co-worker in an ongoing clinical research project. This nurse had reserved time to participate in the project. The students further discussed that they had become more aware of the importance of research and developing new knowledge about nursing while they conducted their own projects. They were also very proud of their projects because the units valued their results. Several experienced the clinical nurses as curious and enthusiastic about the results’ influence on clinical nursing practice, while others experienced the nurses as sceptical towards their projects. Some students stated they received positive feedback from patients when they collected data on nurses’ hand hygiene in their project. Even though the students were proud of producing results, some discovered the results were not “good news” about clinical practice. They were a bit concerned about presenting the results in the clinic but were confident that the findings were important for improving nursing practice. One student expressed it like this:

“This project can actually affect the unit, a change can happen as a result from this thesis, and it will impact us as nurses.” (Informant C, group 3)

The students also reflected on what sort of competence they gained from doing their own clinical projects, even though their research projects were on a bachelor level. They expressed that collaborating with other students was very valuable for collecting and analysing data, and interpretating the findings. Another important collaborator was the clinical field, and the unit, nursing home, or home care nursing facilitated data-collection.

This study shows that undergraduate nursing students gained important knowledge about EBP while conducting clinical projects as part of their bachelor theses. The students learned how the research process is carried out in practice, which is shown to be essential for understanding how evidence-based knowledge is developed and is fundamental for the quality of provided nursing care ( Patelarou et al., 2020 ; Ryan, 2016 ). Incorporation of EBP into the curriculum for undergraduate nursing students is therefore important, and it is important to start training in EBP at the undergraduate level ( Patelarou et al., 2020 ).

Clinical Projects in the Bachelor Thesis – A New Approach to Learn About EBP

In this study the results showed that conducting clinical projects as part of the undergraduate nursing students’ work with their bachelor theses is one pedagogical way for students to learn about EBP, and to translate their knowledge, skills, competency, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviours into daily practice ( Patelarou et al., 2020 ). This study also found that the students’ engagements in their research projects positively affected the clinical units’ research culture, emphasising the importance of including evidence in clinical nursing practice ( Kalb et al., 2015 ). Despite knowing that teaching EBP to undergraduate nursing students is important ( Ryan, 2016 ), it is shown that some faculty personnel at universities are not familiar with EBP or the need to use evidence in their teaching ( Kalb et al., 2015 ). Our findings indicate that knowledge and understanding of research in nursing education among nursing teachers must be addressed. The students in this study stated that some undergraduate nursing students study nursing because they want to become researchers later on, which is something the teachers need to keep in mind when teaching and supervising students.

Collaboration with clinical practice is shown to be a good strategy for teaching students about EBP ( Larsen et al., 2019 ); for instance, by letting students conduct clinical projects as part of their bachelor theses, as this study shows. Our findings illustrate that this approach is one way for students to learn how the knowledge base for EBP is created and expanded. Larsen and co-workers ( Larsen et al., 2019 ) also point out that both the combination of classrooms and clinical practice settings, and in clinical practice settings alone, are effective ways to learn EBP. However, increased collaboration with clinical practice needs to be strengthened since EBP teaching strategies including clinical activities in nursing students are less prioritised ( Horntvedt et al., 2018 ). Furthermore, EBP teaching methods are found to be successful learning approaches for becoming good critical thinkers ( Cui et al., 2018 ). EBP teaching methods teach students how to process problems and recognize the assumption, deduction, interpretation, and evaluation of arguments ( Cui et al., 2018 ). The pedagogical teaching strategy in this study requires that the students formulate a research question, collect data, analyse data, and interpret the findings in relation to the existing literature. Their clinical experiences go behind the range of pedagogical strategies that only teach undergraduate nursing students how to interpret the literature in order to provide patients with evidence-based care ( Cui et al., 2018 ; Horntvedt et al., 2018 ; Häggman-Laitila et al., 2016 ; Wakibi et al., 2021 ). Conducting research on a bachelor level represents a different approach to engaging students in learning about EBP that supports the integration of EBP competencies beyond the classroom ( Fiset et al., 2017 ; Horntvedt et al., 2018 ). Our findings provide knowledge about a successful pedagogical approach for how to teach undergrade students about EBP that contains of more than participating in research courses and workshops ( Larsen et al., 2019 ). Our pedagogical approach also includes carrying out research on a bachelor level. Undergraduate nursing students who conduct research on a bachelor level learn EBP in a context where both nurse educators and clinical staff play a key role in students’ learning of EBP ( Wakibi et al., 2021 ).

Furthermore, this study shows that the students got important hands-on experience for how to carry out clinical research by doing small projects as part of their bachelor theses. This was a valuable experience that made the students more aware of their responsibility of keeping themselves updated on the latest knowledge as nurses. This awareness confirms the findings from other studies ( Cui et al., 2018 ; Halabi & Hamdan-Mansour, 2012), showing that students learn alternative ways of thinking through the process of working with their bachelor theses and gain an increased and deepened knowledge about nursing care ( Henttonen et al., 2021 ; Lundgren & Halvarsson, 2009 ).

Our study also found that the students reflected on what ‘evidence’ is through the process of conducting clinical projects, which confirms findings from other studies ( André et al., 2016 ; Roca et al., 2018 ) that highlight the importance of providing students with an opportunity to independently work on complex assignments that go beyond searching for relevant literature and attending lectures ( Lundgren & Halvarsson, 2009 ; Mattila et al., 2005 ; Mattsson, 2016 ).

In this study the results also showed that by working on clinical projects for a bachelor thesis, the students became conscious about the importance of initiating changes if clinical nursing practice was not based on the newest recommendations or guidelines. Other studies have found that to increase the quality of nursing it is important for undergraduate nursing students to expand the use of EBP in clinical practice ( André et al., 2016 ; Florin et al., 2012 ). The students must learn how to evaluate research findings, reflect on current practice, and incorporate EBP knowledge into clinical practice in order to continue such activities as registered nurses. If undergraduate nursing students incorporate a positive attitude towards nursing research during their education, they will likely appreciate the value of research in their clinical practice as nurses ( Moch et al., 2015 ).

The results of this study showed that the students learned that the clinical units had different cultures concerning research, which may be due to lack of education or training on how to improve EBP ( Cullen et al., 2011 ; Moch et al., 2015 ). One way to prevent barriers toward EBP is to establish partnerships and collaborate in clinical projects that aim to improve nursing practice. Adopting evidence-based practices within complex health care organizations is challenging, and educators have a responsibility to increase emphasis on skills that nurses need to possess to oversee evidence-based practice initiatives ( Cullen et al., 2011 ). However, more research is needed to assess effective ways of teaching EBP to both nursing students ( Patelarou et al., 2020 ) and nurses.

Strengths and Limitations

One of the strengths in this study is the chosen methodology used to gain in-depth knowledge about the students’ experiences of conducting clinical projects in their bachelor theses. By conducting qualitative focus-group interviews ( Brinkmann & Kvale, 2015 ) and asking open-ended questions, the students were invited to discuss their experiences with the other students and illustrate their experiences with examples. The focus-group discussions generated an understanding inside the theme as experienced by the students. Using a semi-structured method, the interviews offered space for the students to deepen their viewpoints and provide data on how they experienced conducting clinical projects. Another strength is the composition of the focus groups: some students knew each other well because they collaborated when they conducted their projects, while other students were less known to each other. The students’ familiarity with each other might have contributed to a more relaxed and free-speaking session. Another strength is that the analysis and writing of the paper were conducted by a group of researchers. This helped ensure the reliability of the findings. Dependability and confirmability are major elements in identifying the implications of this study, and much work was committed to exploring these topics ( Miles et al., 2020 ). Interpretations of the data were frequently discussed among the authors to confirm the dependability of the results. There are also s few limitations in this study. One limitation is that no male students participated in the focus-group interviews. Another limitation is the small sample size. These limitations may weaken the transferability of the findings to other settings and to other undergraduate nursing students.

Implications for Clinical Practice

The students conducted their projects in collaboration with nurses in different units in the hospital, nursing homes, or in home care nursing. The topics varied a great deal - from nurses’ roles in relation to patient safety, proper drug use, e-health consultations, hygiene, the use of surgical check-lists, and occupational health, to seniors’ perspectives of using apps for preventing loneliness among older adults. The variations in themes and settings for the projects show that the findings have implications for clinical practice in both specialised (hospitals) and primary health care (nursing homes and home-care nursing) since the nursing students gained knowledge on how to provide evidence-based nursing care across settings in the health care services.

This study shows that conducting clinical research projects on a bachelor level provides undergraduate nursing students with important knowledge on how to provide evidence-based nursing care. The projects provide the students with valuable hands-on experience on how to carry out research and makes them aware of the importance of keeping themselves updated on the latest knowledge. Conducting clinical research projects is also important in motivating the students, as future nurses, to initiate projects that aim to improve clinical nursing practice and to reflect on actual evidence and truth in different settings.

Acknowledgments

The researchers thank the students that used their time and participated in this study.

Authors’ Contribution: KG and BA collaborated with the study design and data collection. All three authors KG, GK, and BA collaborated in conducting the analyses, the interpretation of data, manuscript preparation, and approved the final version of the manuscript.

Data Availability Statement: All data supporting the findings in this article is contained within the manuscript.

Declaration of Conflicting Interests: The author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

Funding: The Liaison Committee between the Central Norway Regional Health Authority (RHA) and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) supported this study.

Ethical Approval: Participation in the study was voluntary. All students received oral and written information about the purpose of the study and gave a written consent to participate. The Norwegian Centre for Research Data approved the study (ref. no. 58522).

ORCID iD: Kjersti Grønning https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4256-6339

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Best Nursing Research Topics for Students

What is a nursing research paper.

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Writing a research paper is a massive task that involves careful organization, critical analysis, and a lot of time. Some nursing students are natural writers, while others struggle to select a nursing research topic, let alone write about it.

If you're a nursing student who dreads writing research papers, this article may help ease your anxiety. We'll cover everything you need to know about writing nursing school research papers and the top topics for nursing research.  

Continue reading to make your paper-writing jitters a thing of the past.

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A nursing research paper is a work of academic writing composed by a nurse or nursing student. The paper may present information on a specific topic or answer a question.

During LPN/LVN and RN programs, most papers you write focus on learning to use research databases, evaluate appropriate resources, and format your writing with APA style. You'll then synthesize your research information to answer a question or analyze a topic.

BSN , MSN , Ph.D., and DNP programs also write nursing research papers. Students in these programs may also participate in conducting original research studies.

Writing papers during your academic program improves and develops many skills, including the ability to:

• Select nursing topics for research
• Conduct effective research
• Analyze published academic literature
• Format and cite sources
• Synthesize data
• Organize and articulate findings

About Nursing Research Papers

When do nursing students write research papers.

You may need to write a research paper for any of the nursing courses you take. Research papers help develop critical thinking and communication skills. They allow you to learn how to conduct research and critically review publications.

That said, not every class will require in-depth, 10-20-page papers. The more advanced your degree path, the more you can expect to write and conduct research. If you're in an associate or bachelor's program, you'll probably write a few papers each semester or term.

Do Nursing Students Conduct Original Research?

Most of the time, you won't be designing, conducting, and evaluating new research. Instead, your projects will focus on learning the research process and the scientific method. You'll achieve these objectives by evaluating existing nursing literature and sources and defending a thesis.

However, many nursing faculty members do conduct original research. So, you may get opportunities to participate in, and publish, research articles.

Example Research Project Scenario:

In your maternal child nursing class, the professor assigns the class a research paper regarding developmentally appropriate nursing interventions for the pediatric population. While that may sound specific, you have almost endless opportunities to narrow down the focus of your writing. 

You could choose pain intervention measures in toddlers. Conversely, you can research the effects of prolonged hospitalization on adolescents' social-emotional development.

What Does a Nursing Research Paper Include?

Your professor should provide a thorough guideline of the scope of the paper. In general, an undergraduate nursing research paper will consist of:

Introduction : A brief overview of the research question/thesis statement your paper will discuss. You can include why the topic is relevant.

Body : This section presents your research findings and allows you to synthesize the information and data you collected. You'll have a chance to articulate your evaluation and answer your research question. The length of this section depends on your assignment.

Conclusion : A brief review of the information and analysis you presented throughout the body of the paper. This section is a recap of your paper and another chance to reassert your thesis.

The best advice is to follow your instructor's rubric and guidelines. Remember to ask for help whenever needed, and avoid overcomplicating the assignment!

How to Choose a Nursing Research Topic

The sheer volume of prospective nursing research topics can become overwhelming for students. Additionally, you may get the misconception that all the 'good' research ideas are exhausted. However, a personal approach may help you narrow down a research topic and find a unique angle.

Writing your research paper about a topic you value or connect with makes the task easier. Additionally, you should consider the material's breadth. Topics with plenty of existing literature will make developing a research question and thesis smoother.

Finally, feel free to shift gears if necessary, especially if you're still early in the research process. If you start down one path and have trouble finding published information, ask your professor if you can choose another topic.

The Best Research Topics for Nursing Students

You have endless subject choices for nursing research papers. This non-exhaustive list just scratches the surface of some of the best nursing research topics.

1. Clinical Nursing Research Topics

• Analyze the use of telehealth/virtual nursing to reduce inpatient nurse duties.
• Discuss the impact of evidence-based respiratory interventions on patient outcomes in critical care settings.
• Explore the effectiveness of pain management protocols in pediatric patients.

2. Community Health Nursing Research Topics

• Assess the impact of nurse-led diabetes education in Type II Diabetics.
• Analyze the relationship between socioeconomic status and access to healthcare services.

3. Nurse Education Research Topics

• Review the effectiveness of simulation-based learning to improve nursing students' clinical skills.
• Identify methods that best prepare pre-licensure students for clinical practice.
• Investigate factors that influence nurses to pursue advanced degrees.
• Evaluate education methods that enhance cultural competence among nurses.
• Describe the role of mindfulness interventions in reducing stress and burnout among nurses.

4. Mental Health Nursing Research Topics

• Explore patient outcomes related to nurse staffing levels in acute behavioral health settings.
• Assess the effectiveness of mental health education among emergency room nurses .
• Explore de-escalation techniques that result in improved patient outcomes.
• Review the effectiveness of therapeutic communication in improving patient outcomes.

5. Pediatric Nursing Research Topics

• Assess the impact of parental involvement in pediatric asthma treatment adherence.
• Explore challenges related to chronic illness management in pediatric patients.
• Review the role of play therapy and other therapeutic interventions that alleviate anxiety among hospitalized children.

6. The Nursing Profession Research Topics

• Analyze the effects of short staffing on nurse burnout .
• Evaluate factors that facilitate resiliency among nursing professionals.
• Examine predictors of nurse dissatisfaction and burnout.
• Posit how nursing theories influence modern nursing practice.

Tips for Writing a Nursing Research Paper

The best nursing research advice we can provide is to follow your professor's rubric and instructions. However, here are a few study tips for nursing students to make paper writing less painful:

Avoid procrastination: Everyone says it, but few follow this advice. You can significantly lower your stress levels if you avoid procrastinating and start working on your project immediately.

Plan Ahead: Break down the writing process into smaller sections, especially if it seems overwhelming. Give yourself time for each step in the process.

Research: Use your resources and ask for help from the librarian or instructor. The rest should come together quickly once you find high-quality studies to analyze.

Outline: Create an outline to help you organize your thoughts. Then, you can plug in information throughout the research process. 

Clear Language: Use plain language as much as possible to get your point across. Jargon is inevitable when writing academic nursing papers, but keep it to a minimum.

Cite Properly: Accurately cite all sources using the appropriate citation style. Nursing research papers will almost always implement APA style. Check out the resources below for some excellent reference management options.

Revise and Edit: Once you finish your first draft, put it away for one to two hours or, preferably, a whole day. Once you've placed some space between you and your paper, read through and edit for clarity, coherence, and grammatical errors. Reading your essay out loud is an excellent way to check for the 'flow' of the paper.

Helpful Nursing Research Writing Resources:

Purdue OWL (Online writing lab) has a robust APA guide covering everything you need about APA style and rules.

Grammarly helps you edit grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Upgrading to a paid plan will get you plagiarism detection, formatting, and engagement suggestions. This tool is excellent to help you simplify complicated sentences.

Mendeley is a free reference management software. It stores, organizes, and cites references. It has a Microsoft plug-in that inserts and correctly formats APA citations.

Don't let nursing research papers scare you away from starting nursing school or furthering your education. Their purpose is to develop skills you'll need to be an effective nurse: critical thinking, communication, and the ability to review published information critically.

Choose a great topic and follow your teacher's instructions; you'll finish that paper in no time.

Joleen Sams is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner based in the Kansas City metro area. During her 10-year RN career, Joleen worked in NICU, inpatient pediatrics, and regulatory compliance. Since graduating with her MSN-FNP in 2019, she has worked in urgent care and nursing administration. Connect with Joleen on LinkedIn or see more of her writing on her website.

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Nursing Thesis Topics

The relevance of these topics to current industry trends and academic research ensures that students are well-prepared to contribute meaningful insights to the field of nursing. Whether you are interested in exploring traditional nursing practices or addressing contemporary healthcare challenges, this list offers a wealth of opportunities for impactful research. In addition to providing this extensive list, iResearchNet is dedicated to supporting students throughout their thesis-writing journey. Our custom thesis writing services are tailored to help you create a high-quality, original thesis that meets academic standards and aligns with your professional aspirations.

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Selecting a well-defined nursing thesis topic is a critical step in a student’s academic journey. The right topic not only helps to focus research efforts but also ensures that the study is relevant and impactful in the field of nursing. To assist students in making this important decision, we have organized a comprehensive list of nursing thesis topics into 25 distinct categories, each representing crucial fields within nursing. These categories encompass a wide range of subfields, allowing students to explore both traditional nursing practices and contemporary challenges and innovations in healthcare.

• The role of cardiac rehabilitation programs in improving patient outcomes
• Managing hypertension in patients with coronary artery disease
• The impact of lifestyle changes on the management of heart failure
• Nursing interventions for patients with atrial fibrillation
• Patient education strategies to prevent recurrent myocardial infarction
• The effectiveness of telemonitoring in managing chronic heart conditions
• Gender differences in the presentation and treatment of cardiovascular disease
• The role of nurses in the management of post-operative cardiac surgery patients
• Strategies for improving medication adherence in cardiac patients
• The impact of nurse-led clinics on cardiac patient outcomes
• Nursing care for patients undergoing percutaneous coronary interventions
• The influence of patient education on the management of dyslipidemia
• The role of cardiac nurses in the management of diabetic patients
• The impact of stress management interventions on patients with coronary artery disease
• The effectiveness of smoking cessation programs in cardiac care
• Nursing approaches to managing arrhythmias in critical care settings
• The role of cardiac nurses in promoting heart-healthy behaviors
• The impact of nutritional interventions on cardiac patient recovery
• Nursing strategies for managing congestive heart failure in elderly patients
• The role of cardiac nursing in the prevention of sudden cardiac death
• The effectiveness of cardiac rehabilitation programs in rural areas
• Nursing care for patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators
• The role of advanced practice nurses in managing cardiovascular risk factors
• The impact of exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation on patient outcomes
• Nursing interventions to improve quality of life in patients with heart failure
• The role of nurses in the management of acute coronary syndromes
• Strategies for reducing readmission rates in heart failure patients
• The impact of nurse-led interventions on blood pressure control
• Nursing care for patients with congenital heart defects
• The effectiveness of lifestyle modification programs in cardiac patients
• Nursing strategies for managing hyperlipidemia in high-risk patients
• The role of cardiac nurses in managing post-myocardial infarction patients
• The impact of psychosocial support on recovery in cardiac patients
• Nursing care for patients undergoing heart transplantation
• The effectiveness of early intervention programs in cardiac care
• The role of cardiac nursing in managing patients with valvular heart disease
• The impact of patient-centered care on outcomes in cardiac nursing
• Nursing strategies for managing peripheral artery disease
• The role of nurses in the prevention and management of stroke in cardiac patients
• The effectiveness of nurse-led educational programs in improving lifestyle modifications for cardiac patients
• The impact of evidence-based practice on patient outcomes
• Strategies for improving clinical decision-making in nursing practice
• The role of clinical nurses in managing chronic diseases
• Nursing interventions to reduce hospital-acquired infections
• The effectiveness of hand hygiene practices in clinical settings
• The role of nurses in managing patient pain in clinical practice
• Strategies for improving patient safety in clinical nursing
• The impact of clinical simulation on nursing education
• Nursing approaches to managing wound care in clinical settings
• The role of clinical nurses in patient education and empowerment
• The effectiveness of interprofessional collaboration in clinical nursing
• Strategies for improving communication in clinical nursing teams
• The impact of nurse-patient ratios on clinical outcomes
• Nursing interventions to prevent pressure ulcers in hospitalized patients
• The role of clinical nurses in managing end-of-life care
• Strategies for reducing medication errors in clinical practice
• The effectiveness of clinical audits in improving nursing practice
• The role of clinical supervision in enhancing nursing practice
• Nursing strategies for managing acute pain in clinical settings
• The impact of clinical guidelines on nursing practice
• The role of clinical nurses in managing diabetes care
• Strategies for improving patient adherence to treatment plans
• The effectiveness of clinical mentorship programs for new nurses
• The role of nurses in managing post-operative care in clinical settings
• Nursing approaches to managing sepsis in clinical practice
• The impact of patient-centered care on clinical nursing outcomes
• The role of clinical nurses in managing patients with multiple comorbidities
• Strategies for managing clinical nursing workloads
• The effectiveness of clinical documentation practices in nursing
• Nursing interventions to improve patient outcomes in clinical settings
• The role of clinical nurses in managing palliative care
• Strategies for improving patient discharge planning in clinical practice
• The impact of clinical pathways on nursing care
• The role of clinical nurses in managing infections in immunocompromised patients
• Nursing approaches to managing acute respiratory distress syndrome
• The effectiveness of team-based care in clinical nursing practice
• Strategies for improving clinical nursing skills through continuing education
• The role of clinical nurses in managing mental health issues in medical patients
• The impact of nurse-led clinical interventions on patient satisfaction
• Strategies for reducing patient falls in hospital settings
• The role of community health nurses in managing chronic diseases
• Strategies for improving maternal and child health in community settings
• The impact of vaccination programs on public health outcomes
• Nursing approaches to managing mental health in community settings
• The role of community health nurses in preventing communicable diseases
• Strategies for promoting healthy lifestyles in community nursing
• The impact of community-based health education on health outcomes
• Nursing interventions to reduce health disparities in underserved populations
• The role of community health nurses in managing environmental health risks
• Strategies for improving access to healthcare in rural communities
• The effectiveness of community health worker programs in improving health outcomes
• Nursing approaches to managing substance abuse in community settings
• The role of community health nurses in managing HIV/AIDS care
• Strategies for improving vaccination coverage in community health
• The impact of community nursing on the management of chronic pain
• Nursing interventions to improve health literacy in community settings
• The role of community health nurses in managing non-communicable diseases
• Strategies for promoting mental health in community nursing
• The effectiveness of school-based health programs in community nursing
• Nursing approaches to managing diabetes in community settings
• The role of community health nurses in disaster preparedness and response
• Strategies for improving maternal health outcomes in community nursing
• The impact of community-based care on elderly populations
• Nursing interventions to reduce childhood obesity in community settings
• The role of community health nurses in managing tuberculosis care
• Strategies for promoting sexual health in community nursing
• The effectiveness of community health campaigns in preventing chronic diseases
• Nursing approaches to managing asthma in community settings
• The role of community health nurses in managing cancer screening programs
• Strategies for improving adolescent health in community nursing
• The impact of community nursing on health promotion and disease prevention
• Nursing interventions to improve oral health in community settings
• The role of community health nurses in managing maternal mental health
• Strategies for promoting physical activity in community nursing
• The effectiveness of community partnerships in improving public health
• Nursing approaches to managing hypertension in community settings
• The role of community health nurses in managing vaccine-preventable diseases
• Strategies for improving community health nursing education and training
• The impact of telehealth on community health nursing practice
• The effectiveness of vaccination outreach programs in improving community health
• The impact of nurse staffing levels on critical care outcomes
• Strategies for managing pain in critically ill patients
• The role of critical care nurses in managing sepsis
• Nursing interventions to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia
• The effectiveness of early mobilization in critically ill patients
• Strategies for improving communication in critical care teams
• The role of critical care nurses in managing acute respiratory distress syndrome
• Nursing approaches to managing delirium in critically ill patients
• The impact of critical care nursing on patient survival rates
• The role of critical care nurses in managing end-of-life care
• Strategies for preventing burnout in critical care nursing
• The effectiveness of continuous renal replacement therapy in critical care
• Nursing interventions to improve family satisfaction in critical care settings
• The role of critical care nurses in managing multiple organ dysfunction syndrome
• Strategies for improving patient outcomes in critical care units
• The impact of advanced practice nurses in critical care settings
• Nursing approaches to managing septic shock in critical care patients
• The role of critical care nurses in managing traumatic brain injuries
• Strategies for reducing healthcare-associated infections in critical care units
• The effectiveness of sedation protocols in critically ill patients
• Nursing interventions to improve the quality of life for critically ill patients
• The role of critical care nurses in managing acute kidney injury
• Strategies for improving patient safety in critical care units
• The impact of critical care nursing on patient recovery times
• The role of critical care nurses in managing cardiovascular emergencies
• Nursing approaches to managing fluid balance in critically ill patients
• Strategies for improving interdisciplinary collaboration in critical care
• The effectiveness of nurse-led rounds in critical care units
• Nursing interventions to prevent pressure ulcers in critically ill patients
• The role of critical care nurses in managing organ donation
• Strategies for managing family stress in critical care settings
• The impact of critical care nursing on patient-centered care
• The role of critical care nurses in managing neurological emergencies
• Nursing approaches to managing electrolyte imbalances in critically ill patients
• Strategies for improving the transition of care from critical care to other units
• The effectiveness of palliative care interventions in critical care settings
• Nursing interventions to prevent blood clots in critically ill patients
• The role of critical care nurses in managing cardiac arrest
• Strategies for improving patient comfort in critical care units
• The impact of critical care nursing on the management of acute kidney injury in ICU settings
• The impact of triage systems on emergency department outcomes
• Strategies for managing pain in emergency nursing
• The role of emergency nurses in managing trauma care
• Nursing interventions to improve patient flow in emergency departments
• The effectiveness of rapid response teams in emergency care
• Strategies for managing mental health crises in emergency settings
• The role of emergency nurses in disaster response
• Nursing approaches to managing pediatric emergencies
• The impact of emergency nursing on patient satisfaction
• The role of emergency nurses in managing cardiac emergencies
• Strategies for preventing workplace violence in emergency nursing
• The effectiveness of simulation training in emergency nursing education
• Nursing interventions to improve communication in emergency departments
• The role of emergency nurses in managing stroke care
• Strategies for improving patient outcomes in emergency settings
• The impact of emergency nursing on patient safety
• The role of emergency nurses in managing respiratory emergencies
• Nursing approaches to managing acute pain in emergency patients
• Strategies for managing overcrowding in emergency departments
• The effectiveness of nurse-led protocols in emergency nursing
• Nursing interventions to reduce wait times in emergency departments
• The role of emergency nurses in managing sepsis care
• Strategies for improving patient assessment in emergency settings
• The impact of emergency nursing on patient outcomes in rural areas
• The role of emergency nurses in managing infectious disease outbreaks
• Nursing approaches to managing chronic pain in emergency patients
• Strategies for improving the retention of emergency nurses
• The effectiveness of teamwork in emergency nursing practice
• Nursing interventions to improve the care of elderly patients in emergency settings
• The role of emergency nurses in managing mental health emergencies
• Strategies for managing burnout in emergency nursing
• The impact of emergency nursing on patient-centered care
• The role of emergency nurses in managing obstetric emergencies
• Nursing approaches to managing substance abuse in emergency settings
• Strategies for improving the transition of care from emergency departments
• The effectiveness of point-of-care testing in emergency nursing
• Nursing interventions to prevent complications in emergency care
• The role of emergency nurses in managing critical incidents
• Strategies for improving patient education in emergency settings
• The effectiveness of triage systems in improving patient outcomes in emergency departments
• The role of family nursing in managing chronic illness
• Strategies for improving family-centered care in nursing practice
• The impact of family nursing on patient outcomes
• Nursing interventions to support families in end-of-life care
• The effectiveness of family therapy in nursing practice
• Strategies for managing family stress in healthcare settings
• The role of family nursing in managing pediatric care
• Nursing approaches to improving communication with families
• The impact of family nursing on patient satisfaction
• The role of family nursing in managing mental health care
• Strategies for involving families in patient care planning
• The effectiveness of family support groups in nursing practice
• Nursing interventions to improve family coping mechanisms
• The role of family nursing in managing elderly care
• Strategies for improving family engagement in nursing practice
• The impact of family nursing on health outcomes in chronic illness
• The role of family nursing in managing adolescent health care
• Nursing approaches to supporting families during medical crises
• The effectiveness of family education programs in nursing practice
• Strategies for improving the quality of family nursing care
• The role of family nursing in managing postpartum care
• Nursing interventions to enhance family resilience in healthcare settings
• The impact of family nursing on patient adherence to treatment plans
• The role of family nursing in managing terminal illness
• Strategies for improving family-centered care in pediatric nursing
• The effectiveness of family conferences in nursing practice
• Nursing approaches to managing family dynamics in healthcare settings
• The role of family nursing in managing palliative care
• Strategies for improving communication between nurses and families
• The impact of family nursing on patient quality of life
• The role of family nursing in managing chronic pain
• Nursing interventions to support families in managing health behaviors
• The effectiveness of family-based interventions in nursing practice
• Strategies for managing family conflicts in healthcare settings
• The role of family nursing in managing health promotion
• Nursing approaches to supporting families in crisis situations
• The impact of family nursing on health disparities
• The role of family nursing in managing genetic counseling
• Strategies for improving family involvement in patient care
• The impact of family nursing on improving the care of children with chronic illnesses
• The role of forensic nurses in managing sexual assault cases
• Strategies for improving the collection of forensic evidence in nursing
• The impact of forensic nursing on patient outcomes in trauma cases
• Nursing interventions to support victims of domestic violence
• The effectiveness of forensic nursing programs in healthcare settings
• Strategies for managing forensic cases in emergency nursing
• The role of forensic nurses in managing child abuse cases
• Nursing approaches to improving the documentation of forensic evidence
• The impact of forensic nursing on patient safety in legal cases
• The role of forensic nurses in managing elder abuse cases
• Strategies for improving the training of forensic nurses
• The effectiveness of forensic nursing in managing sexual violence cases
• Nursing interventions to support victims of human trafficking
• The role of forensic nurses in managing mental health cases in the criminal justice system
• Strategies for improving the collaboration between forensic nurses and law enforcement
• The impact of forensic nursing on patient advocacy in legal cases
• The role of forensic nurses in managing drug-facilitated crimes
• Nursing approaches to managing forensic cases in pediatric nursing
• The effectiveness of forensic nursing in managing workplace violence cases
• Strategies for improving the retention of forensic nurses
• The role of forensic nurses in managing deaths in custody
• Nursing interventions to support families of crime victims
• The impact of forensic nursing on the prosecution of sexual assault cases
• The role of forensic nurses in managing victims of assault and battery
• Strategies for improving the ethical standards in forensic nursing practice
• The effectiveness of forensic nursing in managing cases of self-harm
• Nursing approaches to managing forensic cases in geriatric care
• The role of forensic nurses in managing cases of neglect and exploitation
• Strategies for improving forensic nursing education and training
• The impact of forensic nursing on public health outcomes
• The role of forensic nurses in managing survivors of mass casualty events
• Nursing interventions to support victims of cybercrimes
• The effectiveness of forensic nursing in managing intimate partner violence cases
• Strategies for improving the accuracy of forensic documentation in nursing
• The role of forensic nurses in managing cases of sexual harassment
• Nursing approaches to managing forensic cases in community health settings
• The impact of forensic nursing on health policy development
• The role of forensic nurses in managing victims of hate crimes
• Strategies for improving forensic nursing research and practice
• The effectiveness of forensic nursing interventions in cases of elder abuse
• The impact of geriatric nursing on patient outcomes in elderly care
• Strategies for managing chronic diseases in geriatric nursing
• The role of geriatric nurses in managing dementia care
• Nursing interventions to improve the quality of life for elderly patients
• The effectiveness of fall prevention programs in geriatric nursing
• Strategies for managing medication adherence in elderly patients
• The role of geriatric nurses in managing palliative care
• Nursing approaches to managing incontinence in elderly patients
• The impact of geriatric nursing on managing depression in older adults
• The role of geriatric nurses in managing end-of-life care
• Strategies for improving nutrition in geriatric nursing practice
• The effectiveness of exercise programs in improving mobility in elderly patients
• Nursing interventions to prevent pressure ulcers in geriatric patients
• The role of geriatric nurses in managing pain in older adults
• Strategies for managing polypharmacy in geriatric nursing
• The impact of geriatric nursing on the management of chronic pain
• The role of geriatric nurses in managing sleep disorders in elderly patients
• Nursing approaches to managing cognitive decline in geriatric patients
• The effectiveness of caregiver support programs in geriatric nursing
• Strategies for managing elder abuse in geriatric nursing practice
• The role of geriatric nurses in managing cardiovascular disease in elderly patients
• Nursing interventions to improve mental health in geriatric patients
• The impact of geriatric nursing on managing frailty in older adults
• Strategies for managing hydration in elderly patients
• The role of geriatric nurses in managing diabetes care in older adults
• Nursing approaches to managing sensory impairment in elderly patients
• The effectiveness of social engagement programs in geriatric nursing
• Strategies for improving the transition of care for elderly patients
• The role of geriatric nurses in managing respiratory diseases in older adults
• Nursing interventions to improve the care of elderly patients in long-term care facilities
• The impact of geriatric nursing on managing osteoporosis in older adults
• The role of geriatric nurses in managing urinary tract infections in elderly patients
• Strategies for managing anxiety in geriatric nursing practice
• The effectiveness of multidisciplinary care teams in geriatric nursing
• Nursing approaches to managing malnutrition in elderly patients
• The role of geriatric nurses in managing cardiovascular emergencies in older adults
• Strategies for improving the quality of geriatric nursing care
• The impact of geriatric nursing on managing neurological disorders in elderly patients
• The role of geriatric nurses in promoting healthy aging
• The effectiveness of fall prevention programs in long-term care facilities
• The impact of ICU nursing on patient mortality rates
• Strategies for managing sedation in ICU patients
• The role of ICU nurses in managing sepsis care
• Nursing interventions to prevent delirium in ICU patients
• The effectiveness of early mobilization in ICU patients
• Strategies for improving family communication in ICU settings
• The role of ICU nurses in managing multiple organ dysfunction syndrome
• Nursing approaches to managing pain in ICU patients
• The impact of ICU nursing on patient recovery times
• The role of ICU nurses in managing end-of-life care
• Strategies for preventing healthcare-associated infections in ICU settings
• The effectiveness of nurse-led rounds in ICU settings
• Nursing interventions to improve patient outcomes in ICU settings
• The role of ICU nurses in managing acute respiratory distress syndrome
• Strategies for improving the transition of care from ICU to other units
• The impact of ICU nursing on managing complex patient cases
• The role of ICU nurses in managing cardiovascular emergencies
• Nursing approaches to managing electrolyte imbalances in ICU patients
• Strategies for improving interdisciplinary collaboration in ICU settings
• The effectiveness of critical care nursing protocols in ICU settings
• Nursing interventions to prevent pressure ulcers in ICU patients
• The role of ICU nurses in managing organ donation
• Strategies for managing stress in ICU nursing practice
• The impact of ICU nursing on patient-centered care
• The role of ICU nurses in managing traumatic brain injuries
• Nursing approaches to managing fluid balance in ICU patients
• The effectiveness of palliative care interventions in ICU settings
• Nursing interventions to prevent blood clots in ICU patients
• The role of ICU nurses in managing cardiac arrest
• Strategies for improving patient comfort in ICU settings
• The impact of ICU nursing on managing critical incidents
• The role of ICU nurses in managing respiratory emergencies
• Nursing approaches to managing infections in ICU patients
• The effectiveness of sedation protocols in ICU settings
• Strategies for improving patient safety in ICU settings
• The role of ICU nurses in managing neurological emergencies
• Nursing interventions to prevent complications in ICU patients
• The impact of ICU nursing on managing chronic conditions in critically ill patients
• The role of ICU nurses in managing pain and sedation in critical care settings
• The role of ICU nurses in managing organ donation processes
• The impact of mental health nursing on patient outcomes
• Strategies for managing depression in mental health nursing
• The role of mental health nurses in managing anxiety disorders
• Nursing interventions to improve the quality of life for patients with schizophrenia
• The effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy in mental health nursing
• Strategies for managing bipolar disorder in mental health nursing practice
• The role of mental health nurses in managing substance abuse
• Nursing approaches to managing borderline personality disorder
• The impact of mental health nursing on patient recovery times
• The role of mental health nurses in managing eating disorders
• Strategies for improving patient adherence to mental health treatment plans
• The effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions in mental health nursing
• Nursing interventions to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness
• The role of mental health nurses in managing post-traumatic stress disorder
• Strategies for managing co-occurring disorders in mental health nursing
• The impact of mental health nursing on managing acute psychosis
• The role of mental health nurses in managing suicide prevention
• Nursing approaches to managing obsessive-compulsive disorder
• Strategies for improving communication in mental health nursing
• The effectiveness of group therapy in mental health nursing practice
• Nursing interventions to support families of patients with mental illness
• The role of mental health nurses in managing chronic mental health conditions
• The impact of mental health nursing on patient satisfaction
• The role of mental health nurses in managing personality disorders
• Nursing approaches to managing grief and loss in mental health nursing
• Strategies for improving the quality of mental health nursing care
• The effectiveness of peer support programs in mental health nursing
• Nursing interventions to improve the mental health of adolescents
• The role of mental health nurses in managing elderly patients with dementia
• Strategies for managing burnout in mental health nursing practice
• The impact of mental health nursing on managing postpartum depression
• The role of mental health nurses in managing obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders
• Nursing approaches to managing phobias in mental health nursing practice
• Strategies for improving the integration of mental health services in primary care
• The effectiveness of trauma-informed care in mental health nursing
• Nursing interventions to reduce anxiety in mental health patients
• The role of mental health nurses in managing sleep disorders
• Strategies for improving mental health nursing education and training
• The effectiveness of community-based mental health programs in reducing hospital readmissions
• The impact of neonatal nursing on infant mortality rates
• Strategies for managing neonatal pain in clinical practice
• The role of neonatal nurses in managing preterm infants
• Nursing interventions to improve breastfeeding rates in neonatal care
• The effectiveness of kangaroo care in neonatal nursing practice
• Strategies for improving parental involvement in neonatal care
• The role of neonatal nurses in managing respiratory distress syndrome
• Nursing approaches to managing neonatal jaundice
• The impact of neonatal nursing on infant growth and development
• The role of neonatal nurses in managing neonatal sepsis
• Strategies for preventing infections in neonatal intensive care units
• The effectiveness of neonatal resuscitation programs in improving infant outcomes
• Nursing interventions to support families in neonatal care settings
• The role of neonatal nurses in managing congenital anomalies
• Strategies for improving the transition of care from neonatal intensive care to home
• The impact of neonatal nursing on long-term outcomes for preterm infants
• The role of neonatal nurses in managing neonatal abstinence syndrome
• Nursing approaches to managing hypothermia in neonates
• Strategies for improving neonatal pain management practices
• The effectiveness of family-centered care in neonatal nursing practice
• Nursing interventions to improve the bonding process between parents and neonates
• The role of neonatal nurses in managing neonatal hypoglycemia
• Strategies for improving communication in neonatal care teams
• The impact of neonatal nursing on managing multiple births
• The role of neonatal nurses in managing neonatal respiratory conditions
• Nursing approaches to managing feeding difficulties in neonates
• Strategies for improving the quality of neonatal nursing care
• The effectiveness of neonatal transport services in improving infant outcomes
• Nursing interventions to support parents of infants in neonatal intensive care
• The role of neonatal nurses in managing neonatal neurological conditions
• Strategies for managing neonatal skin care in clinical practice
• The impact of neonatal nursing on infant immunization rates
• The role of neonatal nurses in managing neonatal cardiac conditions
• Nursing approaches to managing neonatal infections in clinical practice
• Strategies for improving neonatal palliative care services
• The effectiveness of neonatal simulation training in improving nursing skills
• Nursing interventions to reduce neonatal readmission rates
• The role of neonatal nurses in managing neonatal gastrointestinal conditions
• Strategies for improving neonatal follow-up care
• The impact of early intervention programs on long-term outcomes for neonates
• The impact of nursing education on clinical practice outcomes
• Strategies for improving nursing education programs
• The role of simulation in nursing education
• Nursing approaches to integrating evidence-based practice into nursing education
• The effectiveness of online learning in nursing education
• Strategies for improving clinical placement experiences in nursing education
• The role of nursing educators in promoting lifelong learning
• Nursing interventions to enhance critical thinking skills in nursing students
• The impact of interprofessional education on nursing practice
• The role of nursing education in addressing the nursing shortage
• Strategies for improving nursing education curricula
• The effectiveness of mentoring programs in nursing education
• Nursing approaches to incorporating technology into nursing education
• The impact of nursing education on patient safety outcomes
• The role of cultural competence in nursing education
• Strategies for improving nursing faculty retention
• The effectiveness of flipped classrooms in nursing education
• Nursing interventions to support the transition from student to nurse
• The impact of nursing education on improving healthcare quality
• The role of nursing education in preparing nurses for leadership roles
• Strategies for improving the assessment of nursing students
• The effectiveness of peer learning in nursing education
• Nursing approaches to promoting ethical decision-making in nursing students
• The impact of nursing education on managing chronic diseases
• The role of nursing educators in fostering clinical judgment skills
• Strategies for improving nursing education in rural areas
• The effectiveness of problem-based learning in nursing education
• Nursing interventions to enhance student engagement in nursing education
• The impact of nursing education on patient-centered care
• The role of nursing education in managing diversity in healthcare settings
• Strategies for improving the integration of simulation in nursing education
• The effectiveness of interprofessional simulation in nursing education
• Nursing approaches to managing student stress in nursing education
• The impact of nursing education on nursing research skills
• The role of nursing education in promoting patient advocacy
• Strategies for improving nursing education for non-traditional students
• The effectiveness of active learning strategies in nursing education
• Nursing interventions to support academic success in nursing students
• The impact of nursing education on clinical reasoning skills
• The role of simulation-based learning in improving clinical skills among nursing students
• The impact of nursing ethics on patient care outcomes
• Strategies for managing ethical dilemmas in nursing practice
• The role of nursing ethics in end-of-life care
• Nursing approaches to promoting ethical decision-making in clinical practice
• The effectiveness of ethics education in nursing practice
• Strategies for improving ethical standards in nursing practice
• The role of nursing ethics in managing patient autonomy
• Nursing interventions to support ethical decision-making in nursing practice
• The impact of nursing ethics on patient safety outcomes
• The role of nursing ethics in managing confidentiality in healthcare settings
• Strategies for improving ethical communication in nursing practice
• The effectiveness of ethical leadership in nursing practice
• Nursing approaches to managing ethical issues in mental health care
• The impact of nursing ethics on managing informed consent in healthcare settings
• The role of nursing ethics in managing conflicts of interest in clinical practice
• Strategies for improving ethical decision-making in nursing practice
• The effectiveness of nursing ethics committees in healthcare settings
• Nursing interventions to enhance ethical practices in nursing care
• The impact of nursing ethics on managing patient rights in clinical practice
• The role of nursing ethics in managing patient privacy in healthcare settings
• Strategies for improving ethical decision-making in pediatric nursing
• The effectiveness of ethical frameworks in guiding nursing practice
• Nursing approaches to managing ethical issues in community health settings
• The impact of nursing ethics on managing cultural diversity in healthcare
• The role of nursing ethics in managing ethical issues in research
• Strategies for improving ethical standards in nursing education
• The effectiveness of ethics consultation services in healthcare settings
• Nursing interventions to support ethical decision-making in palliative care
• The impact of nursing ethics on managing moral distress in nursing practice
• The role of nursing ethics in managing patient advocacy in clinical practice
• Strategies for improving ethical decision-making in nursing management
• The effectiveness of ethical training programs in nursing practice
• Nursing approaches to managing ethical issues in geriatric care
• The impact of nursing ethics on managing patient consent in clinical research
• The role of nursing ethics in managing ethical issues in critical care settings
• Strategies for improving ethical communication in nursing education
• The effectiveness of ethical decision-making models in nursing practice
• Nursing interventions to enhance ethical decision-making in nursing care
• The impact of nursing ethics on managing ethical issues in nursing leadership
• The role of ethics committees in resolving conflicts in healthcare settings
• The impact of nursing informatics on patient care outcomes
• Strategies for managing health information systems in nursing practice
• The role of nursing informatics in improving patient safety
• Nursing approaches to integrating electronic health records into clinical practice
• The effectiveness of nursing informatics in managing clinical data
• Strategies for improving the usability of nursing information systems
• The role of nursing informatics in managing telehealth services
• Nursing interventions to enhance the use of informatics in nursing practice
• The impact of nursing informatics on managing patient care coordination
• The role of nursing informatics in managing clinical decision support systems
• Strategies for improving the implementation of nursing informatics in healthcare settings
• The effectiveness of nursing informatics in managing chronic disease care
• Nursing approaches to managing big data in nursing practice
• The impact of nursing informatics on managing patient engagement in healthcare
• The role of nursing informatics in managing mobile health applications
• Strategies for improving the integration of nursing informatics in clinical practice
• The effectiveness of nursing informatics in managing medication administration
• Nursing interventions to support the adoption of nursing informatics in practice
• The impact of nursing informatics on managing patient privacy and security
• The role of nursing informatics in managing healthcare interoperability
• Strategies for improving nursing informatics education and training
• The effectiveness of nursing informatics in managing population health
• Nursing approaches to managing nursing informatics in home healthcare settings
• The impact of nursing informatics on managing patient documentation in clinical practice
• The role of nursing informatics in managing predictive analytics in healthcare
• Strategies for improving the quality of nursing informatics in clinical practice
• The effectiveness of nursing informatics in managing patient monitoring systems
• Nursing interventions to enhance the use of informatics in nursing education
• The impact of nursing informatics on managing clinical workflows in healthcare
• The role of nursing informatics in managing patient safety in surgical settings
• Strategies for improving the integration of nursing informatics into nursing curricula
• The effectiveness of nursing informatics in managing care transitions
• Nursing approaches to managing nursing informatics in critical care settings
• The impact of nursing informatics on managing clinical decision-making in nursing practice
• The role of nursing informatics in managing patient-centered care
• Strategies for improving the implementation of nursing informatics in rural healthcare settings
• The effectiveness of nursing informatics in managing electronic health records in long-term care settings
• Nursing interventions to enhance the role of nursing informatics in patient care planning
• The impact of nursing informatics on managing nursing care delivery in telehealth settings
• The impact of nursing informatics on reducing medication errors in healthcare settings
• The impact of nursing leadership on patient care outcomes
• Strategies for improving nursing leadership in healthcare settings
• The role of nursing leaders in managing healthcare teams
• Nursing approaches to promoting ethical leadership in nursing practice
• The effectiveness of transformational leadership in nursing practice
• Strategies for managing nursing leadership in crisis situations
• The role of nursing leaders in managing organizational change in healthcare
• Nursing interventions to enhance leadership skills in nursing practice
• The impact of nursing leadership on managing healthcare quality
• The role of nursing leaders in managing nursing education and training
• Strategies for improving the retention of nursing leaders
• The effectiveness of nursing leadership in managing healthcare innovation
• Nursing approaches to managing leadership in nursing management
• The impact of nursing leadership on managing healthcare costs
• The role of nursing leaders in managing patient-centered care
• Strategies for improving nursing leadership development programs
• The effectiveness of nursing leadership in managing nursing workforce issues
• Nursing interventions to support the transition from nurse to nurse leader
• The impact of nursing leadership on managing healthcare technology adoption
• The role of nursing leaders in managing healthcare policy development
• Strategies for improving nursing leadership in rural healthcare settings
• The effectiveness of nursing leadership in managing healthcare sustainability
• Nursing approaches to promoting leadership in nursing education
• The impact of nursing leadership on managing healthcare disparities
• The role of nursing leaders in managing patient safety in healthcare settings
• Strategies for improving nursing leadership in interprofessional teams
• The effectiveness of nursing leadership in managing healthcare partnerships
• Nursing interventions to enhance the role of nursing leaders in healthcare decision-making
• The impact of nursing leadership on managing nursing care quality
• The role of nursing leaders in managing healthcare ethics and legal issues
• Strategies for improving nursing leadership in healthcare organizations
• The effectiveness of nursing leadership in managing healthcare communication
• Nursing approaches to managing leadership in community healthcare settings
• The impact of nursing leadership on managing healthcare innovation in nursing practice
• The role of nursing leaders in managing healthcare accreditation and regulation
• Strategies for improving the integration of leadership in nursing curricula
• The effectiveness of nursing leadership in managing nursing care delivery models
• Nursing interventions to enhance the role of nursing leaders in healthcare advocacy
• The impact of nursing leadership on managing healthcare system resilience
• The role of nurse leaders in fostering a culture of safety in healthcare organizations
• The impact of nursing management on patient care outcomes
• Strategies for improving nursing management in healthcare settings
• The role of nursing managers in managing healthcare teams
• Nursing approaches to managing staff retention in healthcare settings
• The effectiveness of nursing management in managing healthcare resources
• Strategies for improving the integration of evidence-based practice in nursing management
• The role of nursing managers in managing healthcare budgets
• Nursing interventions to enhance the effectiveness of nursing management
• The impact of nursing management on managing patient safety in healthcare settings
• The role of nursing managers in managing healthcare quality improvement
• Strategies for improving communication in nursing management
• The effectiveness of nursing management in managing healthcare staffing
• Nursing approaches to managing conflict resolution in healthcare settings
• The impact of nursing management on managing healthcare accreditation and regulation
• The role of nursing managers in managing patient-centered care
• Strategies for improving nursing management education and training
• The effectiveness of nursing management in managing healthcare technology adoption
• Nursing interventions to support the transition from nurse to nurse manager
• The impact of nursing management on managing healthcare costs
• The role of nursing managers in managing healthcare sustainability
• Strategies for improving nursing management in rural healthcare settings
• The effectiveness of nursing management in managing interprofessional collaboration
• Nursing approaches to managing nursing management in community healthcare settings
• The impact of nursing management on managing healthcare innovation
• The role of nursing managers in managing healthcare ethics and legal issues
• Strategies for improving nursing management in long-term care settings
• The effectiveness of nursing management in managing healthcare communication
• Nursing interventions to enhance the role of nursing managers in healthcare decision-making
• The impact of nursing management on managing healthcare system resilience
• The role of nursing managers in managing healthcare partnerships
• Strategies for improving the integration of management in nursing curricula
• The effectiveness of nursing management in managing nursing care delivery models
• Nursing approaches to managing nursing management in critical care settings
• The impact of nursing management on managing healthcare quality in nursing practice
• The role of nursing managers in managing healthcare policy development
• Strategies for improving nursing management in healthcare organizations
• The effectiveness of nursing management in managing healthcare accreditation and regulation
• Nursing interventions to enhance the role of nursing managers in healthcare advocacy
• The impact of nursing management on improving patient satisfaction in healthcare settings
• The impact of obstetric nursing on maternal and fetal outcomes
• Strategies for managing pain during labor and delivery in obstetric nursing
• The role of obstetric nurses in managing prenatal care
• Nursing interventions to improve breastfeeding rates in postpartum care
• The effectiveness of obstetric nursing in managing high-risk pregnancies
• Strategies for improving communication in obstetric nursing teams
• The role of obstetric nurses in managing preeclampsia care
• Nursing approaches to managing postpartum depression in obstetric care
• The impact of obstetric nursing on maternal health outcomes
• The role of obstetric nurses in managing gestational diabetes
• Strategies for preventing preterm birth in obstetric nursing practice
• The effectiveness of obstetric nursing in managing maternal mental health
• Nursing interventions to support fathers in postpartum care
• The role of obstetric nurses in managing maternal substance abuse
• Strategies for improving the transition of care from obstetric nursing to pediatric care
• The impact of obstetric nursing on managing maternal anxiety during pregnancy
• The role of obstetric nurses in managing labor induction
• Nursing approaches to managing maternal infections in obstetric care
• The effectiveness of obstetric nursing in managing maternal nutrition
• Nursing interventions to enhance patient-centered care in obstetric nursing
• The role of obstetric nurses in managing maternal sleep disorders during pregnancy
• Strategies for managing maternal obesity in obstetric nursing practice
• The impact of obstetric nursing on maternal and infant bonding
• The role of obstetric nurses in managing postpartum hemorrhage
• Nursing approaches to managing maternal mental health in obstetric care
• The effectiveness of obstetric nursing in managing maternal weight gain
• Strategies for improving maternal satisfaction in obstetric nursing care
• The role of obstetric nurses in managing maternal infections during pregnancy
• Nursing interventions to support maternal mental health in postpartum care
• The impact of obstetric nursing on maternal health disparities
• The role of obstetric nurses in managing maternal and fetal monitoring during labor
• Strategies for improving the quality of obstetric nursing care
• The effectiveness of obstetric nursing in managing maternal and fetal health in multiple pregnancies
• Nursing approaches to managing maternal mental health in high-risk pregnancies
• The role of obstetric nurses in managing maternal mental health in the postpartum period
• The impact of obstetric nursing on managing maternal and fetal outcomes in cesarean deliveries
• The role of obstetric nurses in managing maternal mental health in rural settings
• Strategies for improving maternal health outcomes in obstetric nursing practice
• The role of obstetric nurses in managing gestational diabetes care
• The impact of occupational health nursing on worker safety outcomes
• Strategies for managing workplace hazards in occupational health nursing practice
• The role of occupational health nurses in managing workplace injuries
• Nursing interventions to improve worker health and safety in healthcare settings
• The effectiveness of occupational health nursing in managing workplace stress
• Strategies for improving communication in occupational health nursing practice
• The role of occupational health nurses in managing workplace ergonomics
• Nursing approaches to managing occupational health in healthcare settings
• The impact of occupational health nursing on managing workplace safety in construction settings
• The role of occupational health nurses in managing occupational disease prevention
• Strategies for improving the integration of occupational health in nursing practice
• The effectiveness of occupational health nursing in managing workplace wellness programs
• Nursing interventions to enhance worker mental health in occupational health nursing
• The impact of occupational health nursing on managing occupational asthma
• The role of occupational health nurses in managing workplace safety in manufacturing settings
• Strategies for managing occupational health in rural and remote settings
• The effectiveness of occupational health nursing in managing workplace violence prevention
• Nursing approaches to managing occupational health in high-risk industries
• The impact of occupational health nursing on managing workplace safety in agricultural settings
• The role of occupational health nurses in managing workplace substance abuse prevention
• Strategies for improving occupational health education and training in nursing practice
• The effectiveness of occupational health nursing in managing workplace safety in healthcare settings
• Nursing interventions to enhance the role of occupational health nurses in managing workplace hazards
• The impact of occupational health nursing on managing workplace safety in the transportation industry
• The role of occupational health nurses in managing occupational health in emergency settings
• Strategies for improving occupational health nursing in the mining industry
• The effectiveness of occupational health nursing in managing workplace safety in retail settings
• Nursing approaches to managing occupational health in the oil and gas industry
• The impact of occupational health nursing on managing workplace safety in the food industry
• The role of occupational health nurses in managing workplace safety in the hospitality industry
• Strategies for improving occupational health nursing in the construction industry
• The effectiveness of occupational health nursing in managing workplace safety in the energy industry
• Nursing interventions to enhance worker safety in occupational health nursing practice
• The impact of occupational health nursing on managing workplace safety in the logistics industry
• The role of occupational health nurses in managing occupational health in the pharmaceutical industry
• Strategies for managing occupational health in small and medium-sized enterprises
• The effectiveness of occupational health nursing in managing workplace safety in the education sector
• Nursing approaches to managing occupational health in the public sector
• The impact of occupational health nursing on managing workplace safety in the telecommunications industry
• The effectiveness of occupational health programs in reducing workplace injuries
• The impact of oncology nursing on patient outcomes in cancer care
• Strategies for managing chemotherapy side effects in oncology nursing practice
• The role of oncology nurses in managing cancer pain
• Nursing interventions to improve the quality of life for cancer patients
• The effectiveness of oncology nursing in managing cancer-related fatigue
• Strategies for improving communication in oncology nursing teams
• The role of oncology nurses in managing cancer survivorship care
• Nursing approaches to managing palliative care in oncology nursing practice
• The impact of oncology nursing on managing cancer treatment adherence
• The role of oncology nurses in managing cancer patient education
• Strategies for improving the integration of oncology nursing in cancer care
• The effectiveness of oncology nursing in managing cancer-related distress
• Nursing interventions to support families of cancer patients
• The impact of oncology nursing on managing cancer patient mental health
• The role of oncology nurses in managing cancer patient symptoms
• Strategies for managing oncology nursing in rural and remote settings
• The effectiveness of oncology nursing in managing cancer treatment side effects
• Nursing approaches to managing cancer-related infections in oncology nursing practice
• The impact of oncology nursing on managing cancer treatment complications
• The role of oncology nurses in managing cancer patient nutrition
• Strategies for improving oncology nursing education and training
• The effectiveness of oncology nursing in managing cancer patient anxiety
• Nursing interventions to enhance the role of oncology nurses in managing cancer treatment
• The impact of oncology nursing on managing cancer patient psychosocial care
• The role of oncology nurses in managing cancer treatment decision-making
• Strategies for improving oncology nursing in cancer care settings
• The effectiveness of oncology nursing in managing cancer patient depression
• Nursing approaches to managing cancer treatment side effects in older adults
• The impact of oncology nursing on managing cancer treatment in pediatric patients
• The role of oncology nurses in managing cancer patient end-of-life care
• Strategies for improving oncology nursing in cancer treatment centers
• The effectiveness of oncology nursing in managing cancer patient spiritual care
• Nursing interventions to enhance the role of oncology nurses in cancer care planning
• The impact of oncology nursing on managing cancer patient symptom management
• The role of oncology nurses in managing cancer patient support groups
• Strategies for improving oncology nursing in the management of cancer pain
• The effectiveness of oncology nursing in managing cancer patient fatigue in clinical practice
• Nursing approaches to managing cancer-related cognitive impairment in oncology nursing practice
• The effectiveness of early palliative care interventions in oncology nursing
• The impact of orthopedic nursing on patient outcomes in orthopedic surgery
• Strategies for managing pain in orthopedic nursing practice
• The role of orthopedic nurses in managing post-operative care
• Nursing interventions to improve mobility in orthopedic patients
• The effectiveness of orthopedic nursing in managing joint replacement surgery
• Strategies for improving communication in orthopedic nursing teams
• The role of orthopedic nurses in managing fracture care
• Nursing approaches to managing orthopedic nursing in older adults
• The impact of orthopedic nursing on managing orthopedic rehabilitation
• The role of orthopedic nurses in managing spinal cord injury care
• Strategies for improving orthopedic nursing in rural and remote settings
• The effectiveness of orthopedic nursing in managing orthopedic trauma care
• Nursing interventions to support patients in orthopedic nursing practice
• The impact of orthopedic nursing on managing orthopedic patient education
• The role of orthopedic nurses in managing orthopedic patient symptoms
• Strategies for managing orthopedic nursing in surgical settings
• The effectiveness of orthopedic nursing in managing orthopedic patient recovery
• Nursing approaches to managing orthopedic nursing in pediatric patients
• The impact of orthopedic nursing on managing orthopedic treatment adherence
• The role of orthopedic nurses in managing orthopedic patient pain
• Strategies for improving orthopedic nursing education and training
• The effectiveness of orthopedic nursing in managing orthopedic patient outcomes
• Nursing interventions to enhance the role of orthopedic nurses in managing orthopedic care
• The impact of orthopedic nursing on managing orthopedic patient mental health
• The role of orthopedic nurses in managing orthopedic patient symptoms in clinical practice
• Strategies for improving orthopedic nursing in orthopedic treatment centers
• The effectiveness of orthopedic nursing in managing orthopedic patient care coordination
• Nursing approaches to managing orthopedic nursing in orthopedic rehabilitation settings
• The impact of orthopedic nursing on managing orthopedic patient outcomes in joint replacement surgery
• The role of orthopedic nurses in managing orthopedic patient support groups
• Strategies for improving orthopedic nursing in the management of orthopedic trauma care
• The effectiveness of orthopedic nursing in managing orthopedic patient rehabilitation in clinical practice
• Nursing interventions to enhance the role of orthopedic nurses in orthopedic care planning
• The impact of orthopedic nursing on managing orthopedic patient outcomes in fracture care
• The role of orthopedic nurses in managing orthopedic patient pain in older adults
• Strategies for improving orthopedic nursing in managing orthopedic nursing in rural and remote settings
• The effectiveness of orthopedic nursing in managing orthopedic patient outcomes in orthopedic trauma care
• Nursing approaches to managing orthopedic nursing in orthopedic surgery settings
• The role of orthopedic nurses in managing rehabilitation programs for joint replacement patients
• The impact of palliative care nursing on patient outcomes in end-of-life care
• Strategies for managing pain in palliative care nursing practice
• The role of palliative care nurses in managing symptom management in palliative care
• Nursing interventions to improve the quality of life for patients in palliative care
• The effectiveness of palliative care nursing in managing palliative care treatment
• Strategies for improving communication in palliative care nursing teams
• The role of palliative care nurses in managing palliative care in older adults
• Nursing approaches to managing palliative care in pediatric patients
• The impact of palliative care nursing on managing palliative care treatment adherence
• The role of palliative care nurses in managing palliative care patient symptoms
• Strategies for managing palliative care in rural and remote settings
• The effectiveness of palliative care nursing in managing palliative care in cancer patients
• Nursing interventions to support patients and families in palliative care
• The impact of palliative care nursing on managing palliative care patient education
• The role of palliative care nurses in managing palliative care in palliative care settings
• Strategies for improving palliative care nursing education and training
• The effectiveness of palliative care nursing in managing palliative care in clinical practice
• Nursing approaches to managing palliative care in older adults
• The impact of palliative care nursing on managing palliative care in hospice settings
• The role of palliative care nurses in managing palliative care in palliative care treatment centers
• Strategies for improving palliative care nursing in palliative care settings
• The effectiveness of palliative care nursing in managing palliative care in older adults
• Nursing interventions to enhance the role of palliative care nurses in managing palliative care treatment
• The impact of palliative care nursing on managing palliative care in clinical practice
• Strategies for improving palliative care nursing in palliative care treatment centers
• Nursing interventions to enhance the role of palliative care nurses in managing palliative care treatment in older adults
• The impact of palliative care nursing on managing palliative care in palliative care treatment centers
• The role of palliative care nurses in managing spiritual care for terminally ill patients
• The impact of pediatric nursing on child health outcomes
• Strategies for managing pediatric pain in nursing practice
• The role of pediatric nurses in managing childhood obesity
• Nursing interventions to improve pediatric patient outcomes
• The effectiveness of pediatric nursing in managing chronic illnesses in children
• Strategies for improving communication in pediatric nursing teams
• The role of pediatric nurses in managing pediatric asthma
• Nursing approaches to managing pediatric nursing in older children
• The impact of pediatric nursing on managing pediatric treatment adherence
• The role of pediatric nurses in managing pediatric patient education
• Strategies for managing pediatric nursing in rural and remote settings
• The effectiveness of pediatric nursing in managing pediatric care in children
• Nursing interventions to support families in pediatric nursing practice
• The impact of pediatric nursing on managing pediatric patient mental health
• The role of pediatric nurses in managing pediatric patient symptoms
• Strategies for managing pediatric nursing in pediatric care settings
• The effectiveness of pediatric nursing in managing pediatric patient outcomes
• Nursing approaches to managing pediatric nursing in children with special needs
• The impact of pediatric nursing on managing pediatric patient pain
• The role of pediatric nurses in managing pediatric patient outcomes in clinical practice
• Strategies for improving pediatric nursing education and training
• The effectiveness of pediatric nursing in managing pediatric patient care coordination
• Nursing interventions to enhance the role of pediatric nurses in managing pediatric care
• The impact of pediatric nursing on managing pediatric patient outcomes in pediatric care settings
• The role of pediatric nurses in managing pediatric patient outcomes in pediatric care settings
• Strategies for improving pediatric nursing in pediatric care settings
• The effectiveness of pediatric nursing in managing pediatric patient outcomes in pediatric care settings
• Nursing approaches to managing pediatric nursing in pediatric care settings
• Nursing interventions to enhance the role of pediatric nurses in managing pediatric care in pediatric care settings
• The role of pediatric nurses in managing chronic conditions in school-aged children
• The impact of public health nursing on community health outcomes
• Strategies for managing public health nursing practice in underserved populations
• The role of public health nurses in managing health promotion and disease prevention
• Nursing interventions to improve public health outcomes in vulnerable populations
• The effectiveness of public health nursing in managing public health emergencies
• Strategies for improving communication in public health nursing practice
• The role of public health nurses in managing health education and promotion
• Nursing approaches to managing public health nursing in rural and remote communities
• The impact of public health nursing on managing health disparities in underserved populations
• The role of public health nurses in managing public health policy development
• Strategies for managing public health nursing in global health settings
• The effectiveness of public health nursing in managing public health initiatives
• Nursing interventions to support public health outcomes in public health nursing practice
• The impact of public health nursing on managing public health education and promotion
• The role of public health nurses in managing public health emergencies in public health settings
• Strategies for managing public health nursing in public health settings
• The effectiveness of public health nursing in managing public health outcomes in public health settings
• Nursing approaches to managing public health nursing in public health settings
• The impact of public health nursing on managing public health outcomes in public health settings
• The role of public health nurses in managing public health outcomes in public health settings
• Strategies for improving public health nursing education and training
• Nursing interventions to enhance the role of public health nurses in managing public health outcomes in public health settings
• Strategies for improving public health nursing in public health settings
• The role of public health nurses in addressing social determinants of health in vulnerable populations
• The impact of surgical nursing on patient outcomes in surgical care
• Strategies for managing pain in surgical nursing practice
• The role of surgical nurses in managing post-operative care
• Nursing interventions to improve surgical patient outcomes
• The effectiveness of surgical nursing in managing surgical care in surgical settings
• Strategies for improving communication in surgical nursing teams
• The role of surgical nurses in managing surgical patient education
• Nursing approaches to managing surgical nursing in older adults
• The impact of surgical nursing on managing surgical treatment adherence
• The role of surgical nurses in managing surgical patient symptoms
• Strategies for managing surgical nursing in rural and remote settings
• Nursing interventions to support surgical patients in surgical nursing practice
• The impact of surgical nursing on managing surgical patient mental health
• The role of surgical nurses in managing surgical patient outcomes in clinical practice
• Strategies for managing surgical nursing in surgical care settings
• The effectiveness of surgical nursing in managing surgical patient outcomes in surgical care settings
• Nursing approaches to managing surgical nursing in surgical care settings
• The impact of surgical nursing on managing surgical patient pain in surgical care settings
• The role of surgical nurses in managing surgical patient outcomes in surgical care settings
• Strategies for improving surgical nursing education and training
• The effectiveness of surgical nursing in managing surgical patient care coordination
• Nursing interventions to enhance the role of surgical nurses in managing surgical care in surgical care settings
• The impact of surgical nursing on managing surgical patient outcomes in surgical care settings
• Strategies for improving surgical nursing in surgical care settings
• The effectiveness of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols in improving patient outcomes
• The impact of transcultural nursing on patient care outcomes
• Strategies for managing cultural diversity in nursing practice
• The role of transcultural nursing in managing cultural competence in healthcare
• Nursing interventions to improve cultural competence in nursing practice
• The effectiveness of transcultural nursing in managing patient care in multicultural settings
• Strategies for improving communication in transcultural nursing practice
• The role of transcultural nursing in managing cultural competence in nursing education
• Nursing approaches to managing cultural competence in nursing practice
• The impact of transcultural nursing on managing cultural diversity in healthcare settings
• The role of transcultural nursing in managing cultural competence in healthcare policy
• Strategies for managing cultural competence in nursing practice in rural and remote settings
• The effectiveness of transcultural nursing in managing cultural competence in nursing education
• Nursing interventions to support cultural competence in transcultural nursing practice
• The impact of transcultural nursing on managing cultural competence in healthcare
• Strategies for managing cultural competence in transcultural nursing practice in multicultural settings
• The effectiveness of transcultural nursing in managing cultural competence in healthcare settings
• Nursing approaches to managing cultural competence in nursing practice in multicultural settings
• The impact of transcultural nursing on managing cultural competence in healthcare policy
• The role of transcultural nursing in managing cultural competence in nursing education in multicultural settings
• Strategies for improving transcultural nursing education and training in multicultural settings
• The effectiveness of transcultural nursing in managing cultural competence in healthcare policy in multicultural settings
• Nursing interventions to enhance the role of transcultural nurses in managing cultural competence in nursing practice
• The impact of transcultural nursing on managing cultural competence in healthcare policy in multicultural settings
• The role of transcultural nursing in managing cultural competence in nursing education in rural and remote settings
• Strategies for improving transcultural nursing in rural and remote settings
• The effectiveness of transcultural nursing in managing cultural competence in healthcare policy in rural and remote settings
• Nursing approaches to managing cultural competence in transcultural nursing practice in rural and remote settings
• The impact of transcultural nursing on managing cultural competence in nursing education in rural and remote settings
• The role of transcultural nursing in managing cultural competence in healthcare policy in rural and remote settings
• Nursing interventions to enhance the role of transcultural nurses in managing cultural competence in nursing practice in rural and remote settings
• The impact of transcultural nursing on managing cultural competence in healthcare policy in rural and remote settings
• The role of transcultural nursing in improving patient outcomes in multicultural urban healthcare settings

Choosing a nursing thesis topic that resonates with current healthcare trends and aligns with your career goals is essential for producing impactful research. This comprehensive list spans a wide range of nursing areas, providing you with diverse options to explore. Whether your interest lies in clinical nursing practices, mental health, or community health nursing, these topics offer a solid foundation for academic inquiry and professional growth. By selecting a topic that aligns with your passions and career aspirations, you can contribute meaningful insights to the field of nursing and make a lasting impact on patient care and outcomes.

The Range of Nursing Thesis Topics

Nursing is a vast and dynamic field that plays a crucial role in healthcare delivery, patient outcomes, and overall public health. As the healthcare environment continues to evolve, the importance of selecting the right nursing thesis topic cannot be overstated. A well-chosen thesis topic not only reflects a student’s interests and academic goals but also contributes to the advancement of nursing practices and healthcare as a whole. The diversity within nursing offers a wide array of potential thesis topics, spanning subfields such as mental health, pediatric care, nursing informatics, critical care, community health, and more. Each of these subfields presents unique research opportunities that can lead to impactful findings and innovations in nursing.

Current Issues in Nursing Research

Modern nursing faces numerous challenges, many of which have become more pronounced in recent years. Among the most pressing issues are nurse staffing shortages, patient safety, and healthcare accessibility. These challenges are not only widespread but also have significant implications for patient outcomes, healthcare delivery, and the overall efficiency of healthcare systems.

• Nurse Staffing Shortages: One of the most critical issues in nursing today is the shortage of qualified nurses. This shortage has been exacerbated by an aging workforce, increasing demand for healthcare services, and the ongoing strain of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nurse staffing ratios, which refer to the number of patients assigned to each nurse, have a direct impact on patient outcomes. Research shows that lower nurse-to-patient ratios are associated with higher rates of patient mortality, increased incidence of complications, and longer hospital stays. A relevant thesis topic could explore “The impact of nurse staffing ratios on patient outcomes,” examining how different staffing models affect patient care and what strategies can be implemented to mitigate the negative effects of nurse shortages.
• Patient Safety: Patient safety is another critical issue in nursing, encompassing everything from preventing medical errors to ensuring proper infection control practices. As the healthcare system becomes more complex, the potential for errors increases, making patient safety a top priority. Nurses are often on the front lines of patient care and play a crucial role in identifying risks and implementing safety protocols. A thesis topic such as “Strategies for improving patient safety in acute care settings” could delve into the various methods that nursing teams can use to enhance safety measures, reduce the incidence of errors, and improve overall patient outcomes.
• Healthcare Accessibility: Access to healthcare remains a significant challenge, particularly in underserved and rural areas. Community health nursing plays a vital role in addressing healthcare disparities by providing essential services to populations that might otherwise go without care. Community health nurses often work in challenging environments, offering preventive care, health education, and treatment for chronic conditions. A thesis topic like “Addressing healthcare disparities through community health nursing” could investigate how community health nurses can bridge the gap in healthcare access and improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations.

Recent Trends in Nursing Research

As nursing continues to evolve, several emerging trends are shaping the future of the profession. These trends include the rise of telehealth, the integration of evidence-based practice, and the growing emphasis on patient-centered care.

• Telehealth: The use of telehealth has surged in recent years, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, as healthcare providers sought to maintain continuity of care while minimizing the risk of infection. Telehealth has proven to be an effective tool in expanding access to healthcare services, particularly for patients in remote or underserved areas. It has also facilitated the management of chronic conditions, mental health services, and follow-up care. A thesis topic such as “The role of telehealth in expanding access to mental health services” could explore the benefits and challenges of telehealth, including its impact on patient outcomes, accessibility, and the quality of care provided.
• Evidence-Based Practice: Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a cornerstone of modern nursing, emphasizing the use of current best evidence in making decisions about patient care. The integration of EBP into nursing education and clinical practice ensures that nurses are equipped with the latest knowledge and skills to provide high-quality care. However, the implementation of EBP can vary widely depending on factors such as resources, training, and institutional support. A thesis topic like “Implementation of evidence-based practices in nursing education” could examine how nursing programs are incorporating EBP into their curricula and the outcomes associated with this integration.
• Patient-Centered Care: Patient-centered care has become increasingly important as healthcare providers recognize the value of involving patients in their own care decisions. This approach focuses on the whole person, rather than just the disease, and emphasizes collaboration between patients and healthcare providers. In nursing, patient-centered care is particularly important in managing chronic illnesses, where long-term treatment plans and lifestyle changes are often required. A thesis topic such as “Patient-centered care approaches in managing chronic illnesses” could explore how nurses can better engage patients in their care, improve adherence to treatment plans, and ultimately enhance patient outcomes.

Future Directions in Nursing Research

Looking ahead, several developments are likely to shape the future of nursing and healthcare. These include the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in patient care, advancements in personalized medicine, and the expanding role of nurses in global health initiatives.

• Artificial Intelligence in Nursing: AI is poised to revolutionize many aspects of healthcare, including nursing. From predictive analytics that help identify patients at risk of complications to AI-driven tools that enhance patient monitoring and support clinical decision-making, the potential applications of AI in nursing are vast. However, the integration of AI also raises important questions about the role of nurses, the ethical implications of AI in patient care, and the need for specialized training. A thesis topic like “The future of AI in nursing: Enhancing patient monitoring and care” could explore the ways in which AI is transforming nursing practices, the benefits and challenges of this technology, and its impact on patient outcomes.
• Personalized Medicine: Personalized medicine, which tailors treatment plans to the individual characteristics of each patient, represents a significant shift from the traditional one-size-fits-all approach to healthcare. In nursing, personalized medicine could involve the use of genetic information, lifestyle factors, and patient preferences to guide care decisions. This approach has the potential to improve treatment efficacy, reduce adverse effects, and enhance patient satisfaction. A thesis topic such as “Personalized medicine and its implications for nursing practice” could investigate how nurses can incorporate personalized medicine into their care strategies and the impact of this approach on patient outcomes.
• Global Health Initiatives: Nurses play a critical role in global health, particularly in efforts to address health disparities, respond to pandemics, and promote health equity. As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, the role of nurses in global health initiatives is likely to expand. This could involve working with international organizations, participating in humanitarian missions, or contributing to global health research. A thesis topic like “The role of nurses in advancing global health equity” could examine the ways in which nurses are contributing to global health efforts, the challenges they face, and the impact of their work on global health outcomes.

The field of nursing offers a diverse range of thesis topics, each with the potential to contribute meaningfully to healthcare practices and patient outcomes. Whether exploring current issues like nurse staffing shortages and patient safety, examining emerging trends like telehealth and patient-centered care, or speculating on future developments such as AI and personalized medicine, nursing students have the opportunity to engage in research that can make a lasting impact on the profession. As you consider your own nursing thesis topic, choose a subject that not only aligns with your interests and career goals but also addresses the critical challenges and opportunities facing healthcare today. By doing so, you can contribute valuable insights to the field of nursing and help shape the future of healthcare.

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Writing Tips for Nursing School Students

• Nursing School Writing Types
• Writing a Nursing Essay
• Citations Guide
• Common Writing Mistakes
• Writing Resources

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Writing is an essential skill nurses should achieve proficiency in early in their career. It is a crucial part of the profession, as nurses need to be able to effectively communicate with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.

While verbal communication also plays a vital role in nursing, being able to write well builds the nurse’s ability to provide better care.

Being able to accurately detail a patient’s personal history, symptoms, and diagnosis allows for the execution of a precise treatment plan that is clearly communicated to all parties involved, both professional and personal.

From registered nurses to clinical nurses and beyond, being able to communicate effectively and efficiently is a critical soft skill that will help nurses in any role increase their ability to treat their patients.

This guide provides an overview of the types of writing nurses will experience throughout their educational training. Utilize the following tips and tricks to help strengthen your writing skills, which will ultimately help in the development of transferable career skills .

Types of Writing Nurses Will Do in School

Personal statements for nursing school.

Nursing schools want candidates who meet academic and professional requirements. They also want a candidate who demonstrates a sincere passion for patient care and individual connections. You should always craft a personal statement, even when the application doesn’t explicitly require one. Personal statements allow you to describe your goals, characteristics, credentials, volunteer work, and meaningful life experiences. A well-crafted essay can help you stand out among other qualified applicants. And, as with any piece of writing, you must take the time to revise.

In your personal statement, you should portray yourself as determined and empathetic, with characteristics, goals, work ethic, and healthcare philosophy that align with a program’s values. Some nursing schools ask for a general personal statement, while others require a specific prompt. Colleges commonly ask students to describe a hardship they overcame, a difficult task they accomplished, or a professional goal they hope to achieve through the program. Many schools also ask students to detail previous experiences in healthcare. You may decide to write about how you connect with patients or how you provide practical and emotional support to loved ones.

You will also encounter writing prompts during examinations, including standardized tests like the GRE or MCAT, nursing school entrance exams , and course-specific evaluations. You may also take exams to get state licensure or professional certification. In most of these instances, you will need to write one or several long-form essays. Proper planning is key. Though you won’t know what specific prompt the test will require, you can expect certain common topics. You can search online or use study guides to determine which prompts usually appear on each test.

On test day, you should begin by creating an outline that lists three main points in response to the prompt. Using these points, work backwards to write a central thesis to guide the essay’s structure. Review what you’ve written to ensure that the essay actually responds to the prompt at hand. Be sure to leave time to correct spelling, grammar, and stylistic errors.

Research Papers

Like essays, research papers follow a long-form structure. Unlike an essay, which heavily relies on the writer’s point of view, a research paper presents an in-depth investigation of a topic using data, expert opinions, and insights. While an essay evaluates general critical thinking and writing skills, a research paper tests your knowledge, research skills, and original contributions. Research papers also allow you to prove you understand what has been argued and discovered about a topic. Research papers, especially at the graduate and doctoral levels, require independent research and analyses. These papers sometimes take months or years to complete.

To write a successful research paper, you should pick a topic relevant to your interests and the nursing field. Possibilities include elderly care challenges, patient safety and ethics, mental health treatment and regulations in the U.S., and nursing shortages and possible solutions. Whatever your choice, you must plan accordingly. Advanced papers such as dissertations may require funding or help from professors. Research papers often consist of the following sections: abstract, introduction, literature review, methods, results, discussion, conclusion, and references. You should keep this general structure in mind as you prepare notes and outlines.

How Do You Write a Nursing Essay?

In nursing school, essay writing includes academic papers, personal narratives, and professional compositions. You should become familiar with each of the five major forms below. There are many similarities between these essay types, such as an overarching thesis and a supportive, logical structure. You should support claims with factual, statistical, anecdotal, and rhetorical evidence. However, each form requires distinct skills to achieve specific results.

Comparative

Cause and effect, citations guide for nursing students.

Citations allow readers to know where information came from. By citing sources, you avoid plagiarizing or stealing another person’s ideas, research, language, and analyses. Whether intentional or unintentional, plagiarism is one of the most egregious errors one can make. Consequences for plagiarism include automatic course failure, disciplinary actions from the university, and even legal repercussions. You should take special care to ensure you properly cite sources.

Which Style Should Nursing Students Use?

Because nurses rely on scientific terms and information, professionals in the field usually use APA style. Regardless of the purpose and specific genre of your text, you should always strive for concise, objective, and evidenced-based writing. You can expect to learn APA style as soon as you enroll in a major course. However, you should also prepare to learn other styles as part of your academic training. For example, freshman composition classes tend to focus on MLA guidelines.

Common Writing Mistakes Students Make

Active vs. passive voice.

Active and passive voice represent two different ways to present the same piece of information. Active voice focuses on the subject performing an action. For example, the dog bites the boy. This format creates clear, concise, and engaging writing. Using active voice, nurses might write, I administered patient care at 11:00. Passive voice, on the other hand, focuses on the object of the sentence or the action being performed. For example, the boy was bitten by the dog. A passive sentence is usually one that contains the verb “to be.” Using passive voice, you might write, patient care was administered at 11:00.

Professionals in the sciences often use passive voice in their writing to create an objective tone and authorial distance. Passive voice can prioritize specific terms, actions, evidence, or research over the writer’s presence. Additionally, nurses use passive voice because it is usually clear that the reported thoughts, actions, and opinions come from them. However, you must also learn how to use active voice.

Punctuation

There are 14 punctuation marks in the English language, each with multiple and sometimes overlapping uses. Additionally, certain punctuation marks only make sense in highly specific and nuanced grammatical instances. To master punctuation, you must learn through practice, particularly by revising your own writing.

For example, colons and semicolons are often used interchangeably, when they actually serve distinct purposes. Generally used before itemized lists, colons stand in for the phrases “here is what I mean” or “that is to say.” For example, I am bringing three things to the picnic: applesauce, napkins, and lemonade. Semicolons separate two independent clauses connected through topic or meaning. For example, It was below zero; Ricardo wondered if he would freeze to death. Comma splices, which create run on sentences, are another common mistake. You can identify a comma splice by learning the differences between an independent and dependent clause.

Grammar refers to the rules of a particular language system. Grammar determines how users can structure words and form sentences with coherent meaning. Aspects include syntax (the arrangement of words to convey their mutual relations in a sentence) and semantics (how individual words and word groups are understood). Unless you major in writing, literature, etymology, or another related field, you generally won’t examine English grammar deeply. Through years of cognitive development and practice, native users implicitly understand how to effectively employ the language.

Distinct grammatical systems exist for each language and, sometimes, even within a single language. For example, African American Vernacular English uses different syntactic rules than General American English. You should learn grammatical terms and definitions. Common errors include subject/verb agreement, sentence fragments, dangling modifiers, and vague or incorrect pronoun usage. Hasty writers can also misuse phonetically similar words (your/you’re, its/it’s, and there/their/they’re).

Writing Resources for Nursing Students

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Shri Deshaies is a nurse educator with over 20 years of experience teaching in hospital, nursing school, and community settings. Deshaies’ clinical area of expertise is critical care nursing and she is a certified critical care nurse. She has worked in various surgical ICUs throughout her career, including cardiovascular, trauma, and neurosurgery.

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Theses, projects, and dissertations

Graduate degree program students complete their program of study as follows:

Master of Science: Thesis or scholarly project

• Doctor of Nursing Practice: Final project

Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Science: Dissertation

All Master of Science students are required to engage in an independent scholarly inquiry activity resulting in either a scholarly project or a thesis. The distinction between a scholarly project and a thesis option is neither the quality nor the quantity of effort; they are different forms of scholarly inquiry.

Scholarly Project and Thesis requirements

• Demonstration of scholarship, including mastery of a focused area of knowledge. This focused area of knowledge must be relevant to the discipline or the advancement of nursing within the context of advanced and specialized nursing practice.
• NMETH 520 Scholarly Inquiry for Clinical Informatics Practice
• NMETH 530 Scholarly Proposal Development
• NMETH 598 Special Projects (minimum of 3 credits) * *May be completed in one or more quarters. Length of time varies based on the project topic. OR NMETH 700 Master’s Thesis (minimum of 9 credits) * *Will be completed across multiple quarters. Length of time varies based on the thesis topic.
• For thesis students, the plan is the Thesis Proposal.
• For scholarly project students, the plan is the Master of Nursing Scholarly Project Plan and Final Product Report form.
• Completion and submission of the  Use of Human and Animal Subjects Form .
• Completion of The Final Examination and final quarter requirements .

The thesis is an independent piece of research on a topic of particular interest to the student that involves the application of a research methodology.

• How to Structure a Research Proposal
• Steps in the Development of a Thesis

Scholarly project

A student’s scholarly project may address program needs, issues of quality assurance, policy analysis, or clinical problem analysis.

Scholarly Projects may involve:

• research dissemination;
• research utilization;
• exploration of issues in quality assurance;
• a research practicum, including participation in a study team, or work with an individual researcher or research facilitator;
• clinical problem analysis;
• a demonstration project;
• the development of a scholarly paper, evaluation tool, film or proposal for submission to an external funding agency; and/or
• participation in a public policy process.
• Steps in the Development of a Scholarly Project

Doctor of Nursing Practice: Final Project

Practice doctorate projects are systematic investigations of questions about practice and therapeutics that evaluate and/or translate all forms of evidence into practice. Each student collaborates with an agency to address a real-world clinical problem or health issue. Most often, a student will be engaged in only one phase or aspect of translating evidence into practice.

Examples of final projects include, but are not limited to:

• Appraising evidence and making recommendations of adapting clinical guidelines to the unique population or characteristics of a specific clinic or community
• Disseminating the latest evidence by training staff/community members
• Completion of a needs assessment
• Implementing changes in practice/organizational workflow or policies
• Evaluating the impact of a change in practice or new protocol
• Program development or evaluation
• Policy development or evaluation

Every DNP student is required to complete a final project.

The DNP Project requires 6 credits of  NMETH 801: Practice Doctorate Project  and 9 credits of NCLIN 801 Practice Doctorate Clinical Immersion (total 15 credits). You complete 3 credits of NMETH 801 each in autumn and winter quarters and NCLIN 801 in winter quarter only.

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