Doctor of Nursing Practice

UNDERSTANDING ANESTHESIA PROVIDERS’ KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF LUNG PROTECTIVE TIDAL VOLUME SETTINGS IN OBESE PATIENTS AGED 18 AND OLDER UNDERGOING LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERIES

Doctoral Candidate Name: Caitlin McConnell Program: Doctor of Nursing Practice Defense Date and Time: December 1, 2023 – 1:00 PM Defense Location: College of Health and Human Sciences Room 131 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Stephanie Woods Committee Members: Dr. Karen Lucisano, Dr. Lorraine Schoen, Dr. Cindy Porras, Dr. Shanti Kulkarni Abstract:

Understanding Anesthesia Providers’ Knowledge and Utilization of Alveolar Recruitment Maneuvers as a Lung Protective Ventilation Strategy

Doctoral Candidate Name: Brandon Paluba Program: Doctor of Nursing Practice Defense Date and Time: December 1, 2023 – 1:00 PM Defense Location: UNC Charlotte campus, College of Health and Human Services building, room 131 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Stephanie Woods Committee Members: Dr. Karen Lucisano, Dr. Lorraine Schoen, Dr. Cindy Porras, Dr. Shanti Kulkarni Abstract: […]

An Educational-Based Approach to Prevent Corneal Abrasions at a One Day Surgery Center

Doctoral Candidate Name: Ebony Jenkins Program: Doctor of Nursing Practice Defense Date and Time: December 8, 2023 – 1:00 PM Defense Location: College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) Room 131 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Lufei Young Committee Members: Dr. Zhuo Job Chen, Dr. Karen Lucisano, Dr. Sherry Bernardo, Dr. Michael Turner Abstract: Background Corneal […]

UNDERSTANDING ANESTHESIA PROVIDERS’ KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF LUNG-PROTECTIVE POSITIVE END-EXPIRATORY PRESSURE IN OBESE PATIENTS UNDERGOING LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY

Doctoral Candidate Name: Cameron McClane Program: Doctor of Nursing Practice Defense Date and Time: December 1, 2023 – 1:00 PM Defense Location: UNCC CHHS 131 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Stephanie Woods Committee Members: Dr. Karen Lucisano, Dr. Cindy Porras, Dr. Shanti Kulkarni Abstract: Problem Statement: Obese adults having laparoscopic surgery are at increased risk for […]

An Educational-Based Approach to Prevent Corneal Abrasions at a Community Hospital

Doctoral Candidate Name: Megan Frowine Program: Doctor of Nursing Practice Defense Date and Time: December 8, 2023 – 1:00 PM Defense Location: CHHS 436 Committee chair’s Name: Lufei Young Committee Members: Job Chen, Karen Lucisano, Sherry Bernardo, Heath Lambert, Michael Turner Abstract: Corneal abrasions (CA) are one of the most common anesthesia-related adverse events. There […]

Language Communication Barriers

Doctoral Candidate Name: Joani Franceschi Program: Doctor of Nursing Practice Defense Date and Time: December 1, 2023 – 3:00 PM Defense Location: CHHS 436 Committee chair’s Name: Dr.Lufei Young Committee Members: Dr. Lorraine Schoen, Dr. Zhuo Chen, Dr. Christine Saraceno, Dr. Concepcion B. Godev, Dr. Katie Shue-McGuffin Abstract: JOANI FRANCESCHI. Enhancing the Anesthesia Providers’ Awareness […]

Intraoperative Dosing Of Dexamethasone In Type II Diabetic Patients Undergoing Orthopedic Procedures

Doctoral Candidate Name: Sarah Lynn Walker Program: Doctor of Nursing Practice Defense Date and Time: December 8, 2023 – 10:00 AM Defense Location: CHHS 436 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Stephanie Woods Committee Members: Dr. Danielle Brown, Dr. Katie Shue-McGuffin, Dr. Catherine Helms, Dr. Suzanne Boyd Abstract: The purpose of this quality improvement (QI) project was […]

Enhancing the Anesthesia Providers’ Awareness of Resources, Policies, & Procedures Surrounding Patients with Language Communication Barriers

Doctoral Candidate Name: Janzen Krysl Program: Doctor of Nursing Practice Defense Date and Time: December 1, 2023 – 3:00 PM Defense Location: CHHS 131 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Lufei Young Committee Members: Dr. Lorraine Schoen, Dr. Zhuo Chen, Dr. Christine Saraceno, Dr. Concepcion B. Godev Abstract: Background: Patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) are facing […]

Enhancing the Anesthesia Providers’ Awareness of Resources, Policies, & Procedures Surrounding Patients with Language Communication Barriers

Doctoral Candidate Name: Taylor Martin Program: Doctor of Nursing Practice Defense Date and Time: December 1, 2023 – 3:00 PM Defense Location: CHHS 131 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Lufei Young Committee Members: Dr. Lorraine Schoen, Dr. Chris Saraceno, Dr. Job Chen, Dr. Concepcion Godev Abstract: Background: Patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) are facing significant […]

A Radiation Safety Education Intervention for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs)

Doctoral Candidate Name: Alyssa Oliveri Program: Doctor of Nursing Practice Defense Date and Time: December 8, 2023 – 3:00 PM Defense Location: University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC) College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) Room 436 Committee chair’s Name: Stephanie Woods, Ph.D., RN Committee Members: Katie Shue-McGuffin, DNP, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, Dianne Earnhardt, […]