Doctor of Nursing Practice
Efficacy of using Intracardiac Echocardiography Guidance for Watchman Placement: A Quality Improvement Project
Doctoral Candidate Name: Rachael P. Grant Program: Doctor of Nursing Practice Defense Date and Time: April 2, 2025 – 1:00 PM Defense Location: CHHS 131 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Charlene Whitaker Brown Committee Members: Dr. Carolyn Horne, Dr. Catherine D. Shah, Dr. David Pugalee Abstract: The purpose of this project was to examine the efficacy […]
Improving Provider Knowledge and Confidence Regarding the Diagnosis and Management of Celiac Disease
Doctoral Candidate Name: Kimberly Barcus Program: Doctor of Nursing Practice Defense Date and Time: March 31, 2025 – 9:00 AM Defense Location: CHHS 131 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Katie Shue-McGuffin Committee Members: Dr. Ann Ketz, Dr.Laura Magennis, Dr. Annelise Mennicke Abstract: Celiac disease is one of the most prevalent autoimmune conditions worldwide, affecting 1% of […]
Empowering Bedside Nursing Leadership: Development and Evaluation of a Charge Nurse Mentorship Program
Doctoral Candidate Name: Krystal Lott Program: Doctor of Nursing Practice Defense Date and Time: April 1, 2025 – 1:00 PM Defense Location: CHHS 131 Committee chair’s Name: Laura M. Magennis, DNP, RN, RNC-OB, NPD-BC Committee Members: Carolyn E. Horne PhD, MSN, RN, FAHA, Latasia Belin, DNP, APRN, AGCNS-BC, ONC, FCNS, Dr. Jessamyn Moxie Abstract: Charge […]
Improving clinician self-efficacy when caring for pregnant women admitted with cardiovascular diagnosis
Doctoral Candidate Name: Diane Holmes Program: Doctor of Nursing Practice Defense Date and Time: March 24, 2025 – 9:00 AM Defense Location: CHHS 131 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Laura Magennis, DNP, RN, RNC-OB, NPD-BC Committee Members: Dr. Charlene Whitaker-Brown, DNP, MSN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, CHFN; Dr. Lyndon Abrams, Ph.D., NCC; Dr. Esther Kim, MD, MPH, RPVI […]
Integration of Primary Care Nurse Competencies and Impact on Professional Identity and Readiness to Train
Doctoral Candidate Name: Jessica Danielle Martin Program: Doctor of Nursing Practice Defense Date and Time: March 21, 2025 – 10:00 AM Defense Location: CHHS 131 Committee chair’s Name: Tiffany Jackson Committee Members: David Langford Abstract: Integration of Primary Care Nurse Competencies and their Impact on Nursing Professional Identity and Readiness to Train Purpose: To integrate […]
A Quality Improvement Initiative: Educating Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists on Reducing Residual Neuromuscular Blockade Through Quantitative Monitoring
Doctoral Candidate Name: Amanda D Fox-Duncan Program: Doctor of Nursing Practice Defense Date and Time: March 28, 2025 – 9:00 AM Defense Location: CHHS 131 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Kathleen Jordan Committee Members: Dr. Katherine Shue-McGuffin, Dr. Christine Sisk, Dr. Sandra Dika Abstract: Residual neuromuscular blockade (rNMB) is a critical patient safety concern resulting from […]
Efficacy of an Algorithm for Guideline-directed Medical Therapy Optimization in Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
Doctoral Candidate Name: Thu Thuy Vu Program: Doctor of Nursing Practice Defense Date and Time: March 26, 2025 – 9:00 AM Defense Location: CHHS 131 Committee chair’s Name: Charlene Whitaker-Brown, DNP Committee Members: Carolyn Horne, PhD, David Major, MD, Suzanne Boyd, PhD Abstract: Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) is associated with high morbidity, […]
DECREASING PATIENT FALLS IN A MEDICAL UNIT BY INCREASING FALL RISK ASSESSMENT TOOL COMPLIANCE: A QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Doctoral Candidate Name: Holly Rogers Program: Doctor of Nursing Practice Defense Date and Time: March 19, 2025 – 1:00 PM Defense Location: CHHS 131 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Katherine Shue-McGuffin Committee Members: Dr. Kathleen Jordan, Dr. Shannon Morton, Dr. Tricia Turner Abstract: ABSTRACT HOLLY R. ROGERS: Decreasing patient falls in a medical unit by increasing […]
PREVENTING INADVERTENT HYPOTHERMIA IN ADULT SURGICAL PATIENTS: A QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Doctoral Candidate Name: Ashley Levatino, MSN, RN, CNOR Program: Doctor of Nursing Practice Defense Date and Time: March 17, 2025 – 9:00 AM Defense Location: CHHS 131 OR Join Zoom Meeting https://charlotte-edu.zoom.us/j/3248885690#success Committee chair’s Name: Katie Shue-McGuffin, DNP, MSN, APRN, FNP-C Committee Members: Drew McGuffin, DNP, MSN, RN. Sherry Bernardo, DNP, MHA, CRNA. Yvette Huet, […]
FROM AWARENESS TO ACTION: A QUALITY IMPROVEMENT INTERVENTION TO ENHANCE TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE IN NURSING
Doctoral Candidate Name: Kiersten Brelewski Program: Doctor of Nursing Practice Defense Date and Time: March 19, 2025 – 9:00 AM Defense Location: CHHS 131: The School of Nursing at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Kathleen Jordan Committee Members: Dr. Cory Sheeler; Dr. Kathy Shaffer; Dr. Apryl Alexander Abstract: This […]