The School of Nursing’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program culminates in a Scholarly Project, offering students valuable research experience under the direct supervision of a faculty. Upon completion of their research projects, students share their scholarly work through publications and presentations.
2026 DNP Scholarly Projects
| Student | Project Title | Advisor |
|---|---|---|
| Amanda Boardman | De-Labeling Penicillin Allergies via Oral Challenge in Pediatric Primary Care | Dr. Stephanie Key & Dr. Carly Edgar |
| Anna Mendoza | The C.O.R.E. Series for Academic Nurse Educators | Dr. Lisa Morris & Dr. Elesha Roberts |
| Ashley Noboa | Earlier Surgery Drives Same Day Discharge: Implementation of Standardized Pediatric Appendectomy Discharge Pathway | Dr. Eduardo Chavez & Dr. Amanda Alvarado |
| Beth Willhite | Development and Evaluation of Non-Fatal Strangulation Education for Forensic Nurses: An Evidence-Based Practice Quality Improvement Project | Dr. Cara Young & Dr. Chris Divin |
| Elizabeth Hadi | Impact of Helping Babies Breathe Training on Neonatal Resuscitation Skill Retention in Rural Kenya | Dr. Julie Zuniga & Dr. Jennie Joyner |
| Jacy Day | Advancing Family-Centered Care Competency and Workforce Readiness Through Standardized Patient Simulation | Dr. Laura Murphy & Dr. Rachel Haungs |
| Jennifer Barnes | A Scalable Educational Toolkit for Midlife Women During the Menopausal Transition | Jennifer Hensley, EdD, CNM, WHNP-BC, FACNM |
| Jeremy Martinelli | Improving Retention in HIV Care Through MyChart Activation: QI Initiative | Dr. Heather Cuevas & Dr. Sherri Cook-Rousey |
| Jessie Marieee Smith | Building Hardiness in Graduate Nursing Students Using an Activity-Based Approach: A Pilot Project | Dr. Carol Delville & Elizabeth Rohlich |
| Jose Perales | Diet and Physical Activity Modifications in Treating Type 2 Diabetes in Adults | Dr. Heather Cuevas & Dr. Stephanie Morgan |
| Lisa E. Tolls | Factors Influencing Nurse Leader Referral to Alternative-to-Discipline Programs for Substance Use | Dr. Alexandra Garcia & Dr. Linda Kim |
| Liz Cavarretta | NICU Land: Evaluating the Impact of Game-Based Learning on Post-Orientation Job Satisfaction in the NICU | Dr. Jennifer Flippo & Dr. Davika Reid |
| Mary Clipp | Impact of a Clinical Preparedness Module for Advanced Practice Provider Students on Preceptor Satisfaction | Dr. Amanda Alvarado & Dr. Teresa Bailey |
| Mistie Kocurek | Implementing an Obesity Management Protocol to Improve Cardiovascular Outcomes | Dr. Kara Goodspeed & Dr. Stephanie Key |
| Nelofar Nagji | Improving Homeless Data: Using ICD-10 Z-code | Dr. Stephanie Key & Dr. Jackie Gordon |
| Raquel Goytia | From Crisis to Continuity: A QI initiative to improve pediatric mental health adherence in Hispanic/Latino adolescents | Dr. Carly Edgar & Dr. Stephanie Key |
| Tamera Sutton | An Evidence-Based Assessment of Nurse Manager Competencies for Digital Health Transformation | Dr. Bo Xie & Dr. Linda Yoder |
| Tiffany Haney | Increasing Perioperative Knowledge and Confidence with the Implementation of a GLP-1 Algorithm: An EBPQI Project | Dr. Lisa Morris & Dr. Janice Hernandez |
| Toshia McKeon | Empowering Pediatric Providers: A Quality Improvement Evidence-Based Practice ADHD Initiative | Dr. Stephanie Key |
| Victoria Najm | Addressing Invisible Wounds: A Quality Improvement Project - PTSD Screening and Referral | Dr. Liz Rohlich |
Past DNP Scholarly Projects
2024 DNP Scholarly Projects
2024 DNP Scholarly Projects
| Student | Project Title | Advisor |
|---|---|---|
| Janette Adams | The Effects of a 3D Body Composition Scan on the Mental Wellness of Weight Loss Patients | Dr. Megan Hebdon |
| Carter Crain | Assessment of the Interest for Expanded Clinical Role of the Advanced Practice Provider in an Academic Medical Center | Dr. Teresa Bailey |
| Joy Eguavoen | Developing an Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Screening Protocol for the Veteran Population: A Quality Improvement Project | Dr. Marc Webb |
| Christopher Gonzales | Implementation of Weather-Related Disaster Training and Competency | Dr. Li-Chen Lin |
| Victoria Goodwin | Stop the Revolving Door! Reducing 30-Day Heart Failure Readmissions with Interdisciplinary Quality Improvement | Dr. Li-Chen Lin |
| Jennifer Joyner | Cost Predictors for the Care of Late Preterm Infants: A National Perspective | Dr. Teresa Bailey & Dr. Jane Champion |
| Lisa Newton | United Front: Building Couples-Centered Support for Military Families Facing Breast Cancer | Dr. Megan Hebdon & Dr. Heather Becker |
| Michelle O'rourke | The Lived Experiences of Nurse Practitioners During a Nursing Strike | Dr. Jane Champion |
| Jacob Paul | A Quality Improvement Project for Assessing Intensive Care Unit Delirium in an Urban Community Hospital | Dr. Linda Yoder |
| Kristin Roeseler | Forging a Foster-Friendly Facility | Dr. Stephanie Key |
| Thomas Sargent | Protecting Those Who Care: A Systematic Review of Effective Interventions to Reduce Workplace Violence Against Nurses in United States Acute Care Hospital Settings | Dr. Nico Osier |
| Caroline Turnbull | Program Evaluation and Assessment of Depression, Anxiety, and Quality of Life of Older Adults Enrolled in a Geriatric Mental Health Program: A Pilot Study | Dr. Megan Hebdon & Dr. Carolyn Phillips |
| Yu (Emma) Zhong | A Pilot Study Assessing the Effectiveness of Nursing Virtual Reality Simulation for ESL Students to Decrease Anxiety in Clinical Courses | Dr. Jane Champion |