Background: Orientation programs are crucial for introducing individuals to educational institutions, internships, residencies, and workplaces, providing insight into expectations and operational procedures. However, at Marian...
Objective: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are harmful or distressing events occurring within a child’s social or family environment which disrupt psychological and physical development. The goal of this DNP project is to...
Simulation experiences are a mandatory part of nurse anesthesia programs. Simulations are intended to improve students’ skills in a safe environment, but their effects on cognitive knowledge and confidence are not well...
Background The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) profession is fast growing and at an all-time high, with over 56 thousand licensed professionals. Nurse Anesthetist programs are tasked with developing a high...
Background and Review of Literature: Intravenous (IV) catheter-associated bloodstream infections (CABIs) are a substantial problem in healthcare. Recently, intraoperative care was identified as a risk factor for the development...
BACKGROUND AND LITERATURE REVIEW: Hand hygiene (HH) is the number one way to reduce healthcare associated infections (HAI). These infections account for increased morbidity and mortality and are linked with poor HH among...
Effective communication during the handoff process between anesthesia providers and post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) nurses is crucial for ensuring patient safety. This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project aimed to...
Semaglutide is a prescription medication for weight loss and combating obesity. Current evidence indicates patients are regaining weight after discontinuing the medication unless diet and exercise regimens are sustained....
During surgical interventions of upper or lower extremities, one of the methods in which blood loss can be decreased is through application of the pneumatic tourniquet. A bloodless field provides important advantages for the...
Background and Review of Literature: Lumbar plexus block and fascia iliaca block are two commonly used anesthesia modalities for patients underdoing hip arthroplasty at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana. Currently, there...