Browsing Graduate Theses and Dissertations - Nursing and Health Studies by Title
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A Comparison of Student Nurse Anesthetists’ Perceptions of Regional Anesthesia Skill and Knowledge Acquisition Utilizing Cadavers Versus Non-Cadaver Models
(Georgetown University, 2020)Due to the expansion of healthcare to a larger population and the increased need for more anesthesia providers, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are practicing to the full extent of their education and ... -
A Comparison of Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists Pharmacology Knowledge Acquisition and Long-Term Retention Following Exposure to Didactic Instruction and Experiential Learning Versus Didactic Instruction Alone
(Georgetown University, 2020)High fidelity simulation (HFS) is a useful method to teach practical information without the risk of harming a live patient. It is a teaching method used in at least half of all nurse anesthesia programs, but not generally ... -
An Enhanced Purposeful Hourly Rounding Program: Impact of Proactive Toileting on Rates of Falls and Injurious Falls
(Georgetown University, 2022)Risk factors associated with falls and injurious falls in acute care settings are complex and involve multiple intrinsic and extrinsic aspects. Research indicates 20%–30% of inpatient falls can be prevented by evaluating ... -
An Exploration of a Substance Abuse Treatment Program and Its Effects on Opioid Addicted Adults’ Ability to Maintain Recovery
(Georgetown University, 2018)As deaths related to opioids continue to increase across the country, with more than 41,000 deaths in 2016, a dark cloud looms over Florida as the state strives to contain the epidemic. There were 779 deaths related to ... -
An Exploration of Anesthesia Providers’ Workspace: Impact on Ergonomics and Safety
(Georgetown University, 2020)While many aspects of surgery are constantly updated and improved with the latest and greatest technologies, operating room (OR) ergonomics and worker safety are stuck in the dark ages. Research has shown that documented ... -
An Exploration of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists’ Education, Interpretation, and Management of Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders in the Perioperative Setting
(Georgetown University, 2020)Required reconsideration or review of do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders in the perioperative period is now recommended by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA), American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), ... -
An Exploration of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists’ Experiences with Workplace Incivility: Prevalence and Impact on Job Satisfaction
(Georgetown University, 2020)Workplace incivility is a type of antisocial behavior found in employment environments. Research suggests that employees targeted by the behaviors characterized as “incivility” experience adverse physical and psychological ... -
An Exploration of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists’ Knowledge and Use of Aromatherapy for Treatment of Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting
(Georgetown University, 2020)Post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a common side effect of anesthesia. Despite the current treatment regimen of medications, many patients still suffer from PONV. Therefore, new techniques and treatments for PONV ... -
An Exploration of Mobile Application Utilization: Impact on Access to and Satisfaction with Continuing Education for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists
(Georgetown University, 2020)The purpose of this study is to examine the role of mobile applications in CRNAs access to continuing education. A second aim of this study is to explore CRNAs satisfaction with use of mobile applications for continuing education. -
An Exploration of Nurse Anesthesia Program Administrators’ Perception of the Use of Lab Simulations in Lieu of Clinical Experiences for Student Nurse Anesthetists’ Knowledge and Skill Acquisition
(Georgetown University, 2020)Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists (SRNAs) are former critical care nurses, with at least one year of experience, who have entered a graduate program to become Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). These ... -
An Exploration of the Strategies Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Employ to Maintain Monitoring Vigilance and Alertness During Surgical Procedures
(Georgetown University, 2020)Varying surgical stimulation requires appropriate levels of anesthesia while preserving the patient’s hemodynamic stability and safety throughout the surgery. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) must be able ... -
Assessing Clinical Outcomes of the 2014 American Academy of Pediatrics Bronchiolitis Guideline
(Georgetown University, 2018)Pediatric bronchiolitis is an acute, highly-communicable, viral-mediated lower respiratory tract illness of early childhood. As the most common lower respiratory illness in infants, bronchiolitis represents the leading ... -
Best Practice Peripheral Intravenous Line Management: An Exploration of Anesthesia Practitioners’ Knowledge of and Compliance with Infection Control Guidelines
(Georgetown University, 2020)Peripheral intravenous (IV) catheters are one of the most commonly used devices in healthcare, with nearly 200 million placed annually. While essential for patient care, they provide a direct route for microorganisms to ... -
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists' Disposal Practices of Recyclable Solid Waste in the Operating Room: An Exploration of Practice
(Georgetown University, 2020)Over the past 30 years excess hospital waste has turned into a significant environmental problem. U.S. hospitals generate over 5.9 million tons of waste annually5,9,12 with operating rooms contributing to 20-33% of all ... -
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists’ Perceptions of Peri-Operative Occupational Hazards during Pregnancy and Strategies to Minimize Risk
(Georgetown University, 2020)There is a lack of current literature focused on the occupational hazards that pregnant anesthesia providers are exposed to in the workplace. In the 1960s evidence indicated that pregnant nurse anesthetists are exposed to ... -
Characteristics and Outcomes of Postgraduate Midwifery Fellowship Programs in the United States
(Georgetown University, 2022)Navigating the period of transition from a student to a clinician can be challenging for new graduate midwives and advanced practice providers. With exponential growth in these professions coupled with a complex American ... -
Comfort and Knowledge: Nurse-Driven Palliative Care Screenings on Admission to the Neuro ICU
(Georgetown University, 2017)It is estimated that 20% of patients will die in the intensive care unit (ICU) or shortly after discharge (Kapo & Siegel, 2013). Patients with neurological conditions account for 10-15% of all ICU admissions (Kramer & ... -
Depression in primary care: Attitudes of novice advanced practice nurses
(Georgetown University, 2016)The burden of depression across the globe is estimated to be a leading cause of disability. In the U.S., a considerable portion of mental healthcare is delivered in the primary care setting. Barriers to achieve best practices ... -
Developmental Milestone Screening: A Public Health Quality Improvement Project
(Georgetown University, 2022)As many as half of all children with developmental delays are not identified before kindergarten, resulting in missed opportunities for intervention. Early intervention has been shown to improve long-term adult outcomes. ... -
Diagnositc Criteria Associated with a Cohort of Children Identified with Symptoms of Postinfectious Autoimmune Encephalopathy (PAE)
(Georgetown University, 2020)Postinfectious Autoimmune Encephalopathy (PAE) is well defined in the literature; however, a provider may be unaware of its existence or have a difficult time distinguishing the disorder from other neuropsychiatric conditions, ...
