Supported by distinguished A-State faculty, doctoral nursing practice students examine contemporary topics including healthcare informatics, alternate population health, ethical healthcare and the rapidly evolving study of diseases. Then, they practice applying these newly acquired competencies through clinical opportunities which culminate in their capstone project.
Scholarly Projects from 2025
Quality Improvement Project Evaluating the Impact of a Structured Training Program on Cultural Competency Among Mental Health Providers in a Local Outpatient Clinic, Adedamola Adefioye
Quality Improvement Project Addressing Healthcare Provider Adherence to Diabetic Foot Exams in a Primary Care Clinic, Olaide Akinyinka
Quality Improvement Project Implementing TeamSTEPPS 3.0: Impact on Perception of Teamwork, Angela Allen
Policy Paper Assessing the Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in the College Football Player, Joseph C. Archer
From Novice to Expert: A Quality Improvement Project for Novice Faculty Role Confidence, Delainey Asher
Quality Improvement Project Promotion of Policy Adherence through Education on Shared Governance, Chelsea Baker
Policy Change: Analysis of Public Health Policies to Address Issues with Inclusivity Within the Hiring Process, Donna Barnes
Quality Improvement Project Improve Staff Knowledge on Spravato for Treatment Resistant Depression, Cynthia Barraza Guerra
Point-of-Care Lab Testing Reduces Lab Turn Around Times and Decreases Delays in Treatment, Arkayla Beamon
Simulation Strategies for Safer Student Medication Administration: A Quality Improvement Project, Rochelle D. Beaver
Enhancing Faculty Confidence and Candidate Selection: Evaluation of a Standardized Holistic Interview Rubric in Nursing Program Admission, Jennifer M. Bray
The Development of a Remediation Policy for High-Stakes Standardized Tests, Abigail R. Brundige
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Competency-Based Course Design: A Quality Improvement Project in Nursing Education, Lesslie Bull
Implementation of Cognitive Therapy Online Modules to Impact Advanced Practice Leader Burnout: A Quality Improvement Project, Courtney Cambell
Implementing an Antibiotic Stewardship Program for Acute Respiratory Tract Infections in Urgent Care, John Childree
Quality Improvement Project Improving Self-Efficacy Among Urgent Care Staff through Medication Reconciliation Education, Jana M. Combs
Quality Improvement Project Implementing a Structured Communication Program for Academic Clinical Nursing Education, Ashley Daniel
Quality Improvement Project Enhance Self-efficacy and Knowledge in Pediatric Emergency Care for Nurses In an Adult Acute Care Facility, Tiffany Daniel
Quality Improvement Project Supporting Novice Nurse Faculty Through Mentorship, Lorna Deardeuff
Quality Improvement Project: Improving Tardive Dyskinesia Detection and Management Through AIMS Scale Utilization in Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic, Judeline Docteur
Quality Improvement Project Improving Faculty Support for First-Generation Rural Nursing Students, Charlotte Dowdy
Quality Improvement Project Educating Family of Patients Dealing With Substance Use Disorder, Emmanuella Edekobi
Using Educational Intervention to Impact Provider and Nurse Knowledge and Self-Efficacy in Contingency Management at an SUD Clinic, Chinwe Egwudo
Enhancing Faculty Self-Efficacy in Student Retention through TEAS Reading Comprehension Score Education, Katina A. Ennis
Quality Improvement Project Supporting The Novice Nurse Educator Through Onboarding Orientation Practices, Samantha Fouts
The Impact of Mentorship on Burnout Among Novice Nurse Faculty, Lucas Gless
Quality Improvement Project Implementing Test Anxiety-Reducing Methods in Senior-Level Nursing Students, Ashley Brooke Gray
Impact of a Mentorship Program on School Nurse Confidence, Shanna Groom
Quality Improvement Project Empowering Nursing Instructors: Faculty Self-Efficacy & Consistency in Simulation Grading, April Guerin
Next-Gen Leaders: Cultivating Board Room Readiness for Emerging Nurse Professionals, Cheryl Nikol Hamilton
Quality Improvement Project Simulation Orientation for Nursing Faculty, Emily Harvey
Quality Improvement Project High-Quality Simulation Training for High-Quality Nurse Educators, Cherrelle Hawkins
Improving Nursing Faculty's Self-efficacy for Pre-brief in High Fidelity Simulation: A Quality Improvement Project, Jamie Herron
Assessing and Improving Provider Knowledge and Comfort with Palliative Care Consultations: A Quality Improvement Project, Summer R. Hess
Quality Improvement Project Integrating Educational Program for School Faculty in Childhood Diabetes, Sharon Anna-Marie Hill
Quality Improvement Project: Empowering Nursing Instructors for Effective Simulation Facilitation, Brittahy N. Hilson
Quality Improvement Project Increasing Job Satisfaction Among Nurses, Sarah Hines
Quality Improvement Initiative: Implementing Wellness Visit (WV) Education to Improve Staff Self-Efficacy, Preston T. Holifield
Strategies for Sustainable Recruitment, Retention, and Engagement in State Nurse Organization, Carolyn E. Hunter Layne
Quality Improvement Project Improving Nurse Self-Efficacy in Completing Person-Centered Care Plans, Divya Iype
Quality Improvement Project Implementing a Hand Hygiene Compliance Program, Daisy Jean-Pierre
Quality Improvement Project Improving Fall Risk Protocol Compliance Through a Structured Fall Prevention Program in a Skilled Nursing Facility, LaKeesha Jenkins
The Impact of Automated Text Messaging System Education on the Self-Efficacy of Medical Office Staff, Jim Jorgensen
The Impact of Automated Text Messaging System Education on the Self-Efficacy of Medical Office Staff, Jim S. Jorgensen
Quality Improvement Project Improving Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Self-Efficacy and Retention Through a Structured Mentorship Program, James Caleb Kent
Quality Improvement Project Optimizing Opioid Screening: The Impact of Staff Education in a Pain Management Clinic., Khairunnisa Khan
Enhancing Education in Nursing Skills: The Impact of Simulation Use on Faculty Self -Efficacy, Annie Kyle
Streamlining a Faculty Simulation Educational Program to Improve Faculty Confidence and Proficiency, Megan Lannom
Quality Improvement Project De-escalation Techniques Applied in the Classroom: A Faculty Onboarding Quality Improvement Initiative, Jennifer Lanza
Quality Improvement Project Provider Burnout Related to Patient Satisfaction, Sherita Lee
Provider Burnout Related to Patient Satisfaction, Sherita A. Lee
Quality Improvement Project Impact of Impostor Phenomenon on Medical Personnel, Elizabeth L'Heureux
Quality Improvement Project Impact of Weekly Mentorship on Compassion Fatigue in Critical Care Nurses, Susan Livengood
Quality Improvement Project Diabetes Self-Management Education training program, Guylene Lucien
Quality Improvement Project Improving Employee Satisfaction and Retention Through a Structured Training Process, Dawn Lundgren
Enhancing Novice Nurse Educator Success: A Comprehensive Orientation and Mentorship Program, Emily R. Luther
Quality Improvement Project Fall Prevention Among Skilled Nursing Facility Residents Through Staff Education, Reena Mathew
Quality Improvement Project - Virtual Escape Rooms: A Teaching Strategy for Nurse Educators, Alisha McAfee
Controlling Hypertension in the African American Population through DASH Diet Education, Tanya K. McCaskill
Promoting Student Retention Through Mandatory Remediation, Randi McCoy
Quality Improvement Project Enhancing Nursing Faculty Competency in Dimensional Analysis: A Quality Improvement Initiative, Kimberly McDonald
Quality Improvement Project Impacting Provider Efficiency and Burnout with Standardized Ordering Tools, Carly Meredith
Quality Improvement Project: Improving Nursing Faculty Perception of Student Advising, Gayla Micek
Quality Improvement Project Prevention of Perioperative Pressure Injury Utilizing Scott Triggers Education, Assessment, and Interventions, Lisette Miller
Enhancing Nursing Education: A Quality Improvement Project to Mitigate Incivility Among Faculty, Rebecca Mitschele
Building Confidence in Critical Thinking Through Faculty Implementation of Simulation, Melissa Morris
Quality Improvement Project Building Confidence in Critical Thinking Through Faculty Implementation of Simulation, Melissa Morris
Enhancing Nurse Well-Being Through Mandatory Rest Breaks at a Hospital, Elise Njang
Nurses Confidence and Knowledge Improvement for Sleep in Sleep Hygiene Education, Rawda Nourain
Nurses Confidence and Knowledge Improvement for Sleep in Sleep Hygiene Education, Rawda Nourain
Quality Improvement Project Implementing a Diabetic Tool for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Blessing Nwoke
Quality Improvement Project Enhancing Provider Education on PHQ-9 Depression Screening to Improve Compliance, Obianuju Okafor
Quality Improvement Project Improving the Management of Diabetes in a Primary Care Setting through Staff Education, Chibuzo Okereke
A Quality Improvement Project Cultural Competency: A Project for Improving Culturally Competent Care Among Mental Health Providers, Lanre Olanrewaju
Quality Improvement Project Staff Development for Fall Prevention in Community Living Center, Morayo Olatunbosun
The Impact of Staff Education on Menopausal Care, Oluwatoyosi Olumide
Quality Improvement Project Impacting Provider Self-efficacy and Use of CBT for Depression Treatment, Tony Orafunam
Improving Access to Mental Health Care Using Telehealth, Lavern Palmer
Improving Access to Mental Health Care Using Telehealth, Lavern Palmer
Policy Project Optimizing Post-Discharge Process: Creating a Policy for Improved Efficiency, Deniece S. Parkinson
Peer Mentor Training Program: A Policy Proposal, Laura Paul
Quality Improvement Project Structured Faculty Mentorship Program: A Quality Improvement Project, Nikki R. Pearson
Quality Improvement Project Building Community of Practice Through an Affiliate APP Virtual Forum, Patricia J. Pease
Quality Improvement Project Implementing Comprehensive Foot Exams in Pediatric Patients with Diabetes, Jimmy Penn
Quality Improvement Project Impacting Healthcare Providers’ Knowledge and Self-Efficacy on Peripheral Artery Disease in an Outpatient Cardiovascular Clinic, Nikki Naphaphone Phanyoraj
