This collection contains Honors in the Major theses completed in Nursing.
Honors Undergraduate Theses from 2024
At the Heart of Nursing: A Literature Review on Health Literacy Education in Nursing Curricula and Preparation for Patient Teaching Encounters, Samantha Garcia
The Feasibility of a Nurse-Led Psychosocial Intervention to Mitigate Depression in Adults with Cancer, Abby J. Kuczajda
Postpartum Depression Among Latina Women: A Literature Review, Juan M. Martinez Jr.
The Effectiveness of Toys as a Distraction for Procedural Pain in Pediatric Populations, Nathan A. Moran
Health Disparities in Post-partum Pain Management: A Systematic Literature Review, Sylvia Obiagwu
Identifying Contributing Factors for Legal Placement Status in Involuntary Commitment and Voluntary Commitment in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Brianna R. Perry
Beyond the Leash: The Therapeutic Impact of Service Dogs in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Intervention for United States Combat Veterans, Ryan M. Sportsman
Recognizing Risk Factors Of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia In Neonates ≥ 24 And ≤ 32 Weeks Of Gestational Age, Hannah Tatro
Palliative Care Integration into Critical Care in People with Terminal Conditions, Arielle Westfall
Theses from 2023
Exploring the Impact of Cultural Background Among Asian and Non-Hispanic White Populations on Organ Donation, Doyoung Ahn
Nursing-Related Interventions to Obstetric Violence: A Literature Review, Annaliece M. Balensiefen
Nursing Interventions for Families of Children with Down Syndrome Evaluating Coping Mechanisms and Community Resources, Ashley M. Brophy
Nurse-Related Interventions for Improving Oncology Treatment Adherence and Healthcare Utilization in Patients with Serious Mental Illness, Pearce Tyler Copeland
The Efficacy of Male Infertility Treatments and Consequences of Failed Treatments: A Literature Review, Rudjelle Declasse
Time Until Subsequent Pregnancy After Intrauterine Fetal Demise and Early Infant Death Based on Grieving Strategies, Gertride Delhomme
Nursing Interventions to Decrease Depressive and Anxious Symptoms in Hispanic-American Youth, Vanessa C. Hernandez
Interventions to Alleviate Guilt in Family Caregivers of Patients Receiving Hospice or End-of-Life Care: A Scoping Review, Kyla N. Huelle
Prevention of Perineal Tearing During Childbirth: A Literature Review, Victoria Manzo
Education Interventions and Preeclampsia Knowledge Among Pregnant Women, Shantel Mir
Therapeutic Gardening and Its Effects on Depressive Symptoms in Dementia Care, Shannon E. Norton
Evaluation of the Violence and Stigmatization against Children with Disabilities: A Literature Review, Nmesoma Ozougwu
Using Simulation-Based Learning to Help Nursing Students Provide LGBTQ+-Centered Care, Birwa R. Patel
The Effect of Exercise on Insulin Resistance in Women with PCOS, Castrangie Rodney
Utilizing Bloodless Medicine to Decrease Infection Rates in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Literature Review, Samantha Saint Fort
The Psychological Impact of an Intensive Care Admission on Survivors of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and COVID-19 ARDS, Leah K. Shinn
The Effects of Kangaroo Care on The Stress Levels of Parents in The NICU, Niyati Sishodia
The Impact of Student-Led Lactation Education on Self-Efficacy in Clinical Simulation: An Integrative Literature Review, Kaitlyn Flores Yu
Theses from 2022
The Effectiveness of Therapeutic Interventions for the Management of Vulvodynia: An Integrated Literature Review, Arianna Cohen
Evaluating Non-Pharmaceutical Sleep Hygiene Interventions for the Prevention of Delirium and Improvement in Sleep Quality in Critical Care, Sonja L. Colby
Obstetrical Nursing Care and Cesarean Section Delivery Rates in Laboring Women: An Integrative Review of Literature, Ayana Cornelius
The Efficacy of the Role of Therapeutic Play in Alleviating Pain or Anxiety in Pediatric Cancer Patients, Savannah B. Duke
A Mixed Methods Study on Levels of Physical Activity and Degree of Fear of Falling in Older Adults, Oscar L. Garcia
Risk Factors Contributing to Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) in Neonates, Jennifer V. Harshman
The Effects of Delayed Initial Bathing in Newborns, Danielle Nitzachon
Maternal and Infant Outcomes in Pregnant Women Exposed to Incarceration: An Integrative Review of the Literature, Emma Toledo
The Lived Experience of Simulation in Nursing Education Related to Postpartum Depression and Healthcare Disparities, Erin Tonkin
Theses from 2021
Effectiveness of Virtual Reality on Reducing Pain in Burn Patients, Jillian R. Carr
The Impact of Immersive Virtual Reality on Procedural Pain in Children and Adolescents, Abigail J. Dannels
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) for Individuals with Epilepsy, April Detrick
Evaluating the Nutritional Adequacy of Peruvian-American Children, Delainey Dietz
Using Physical Exercise Interventions to Reduce Depression and Anxiety in People With Lung Cancer, Jordan E. Dubocq
Home-based Interventions to Lower Neonatal Mortality Rates in Developing Countries, Josee Sarah Etienne
The Effect of COVID-19-Related Stress on Registered Nurses in The United States, Samantha Jacqlyn Genova
Facilitation of Enviromental Factors to Reduce Sound Decibels in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Literature Review, Cassandra Hanlon
Nursing Education for LGBTQ Patients: A Literature Review, Shelley A. Jones
Pineal Gland Abnormalities and the Relationship of Melatonin to the Development and Symptom Severity of Schizophrenia: An Integrative Review of the Literature, Kathryn Margretta
Playing Music as a Nursing Intervention to Reduce Distress in Neonatal and Pediatric Acute Care Patients: A Literature Review, Seren E. Özoğlu
Racial Disparities Among Black Women in Maternal Health: A Literature Review, Tatiyana Rich
Home Healthcare Embodied Agents: Priorities and Opportunities, Faith Sauber
Use of Mechanical Pronation Beds in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in the Intensive Care Unit: An Integrative Review of the Literature, Amanda St. John
Race-Based Adjustment in eGFR Algorithms: An Integrative Literature Review, Leah E. Utt
Theses from 2020
Awareness of the Unaware: Anosognosia as a Comorbidity in Mental Health Conditions, Tiffany L. Baula
The Effects of a Plant-Based Diet on Inflammation of Patients with Cardiac Disease, Rachel L. Butcher
Exploring the Different Factors Associated with Burnout, Natassja J. DeBra
Using Cellphones to Advance Diabetic Foot Care Practice: A Review of the Literature, Qiuna Fang
Hospital Footwear as a Vector for Organism Transmission, David J. Frederick
Evaluating the Nutritional Status of Peruvian Born Children, Chantelle Garcia Medina
The Effects of Mindfulness Meditation on Stress and Burnout in Nurses, Alyssa Green
Drug Therapy in Substance Use Disorder During Acute Care Hospitalization, Jessica M. Jonas
Interventions for Cultivating Civility in the Healthcare Team: Review of the Literature, Elizabeth Knapp
Exploring the Impact of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Related to Sexual Behavior in College Men, Dalton J. Poe
Exploring the Effects Service Dogs Have on Veterans with PTSD, Shelby E. Reeves
Breastfeeding Effects on Acute Pain Responses During Minor Medical Procedures in Infants, Yasmeen Shakur
Millennial Attitudes Toward Telehealth: An Integrative Literature Review, Hannah Gwyneth Y. Tabora
Trophic Enteral Feeds in Mechanically Ventilated Adult Patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome/Acute Lung Injury and Associated Clinical Outcomes, Kiersten Ann Tidwell
The Impact of Virtual Reality on Chronic Pain, Alexis Whitehead
Theses from 2019
The Effects of Medical Cannabis Use Among Adults with Chronic Pain: An Integrative Review of the Literature, Bridget A. Asevedo
The Efficacy of Meditation-Based Treatments in Relapse Prevention for Persons with Substance Use Disorders, Florence C. Bates
Autologous Skin Cell Spray-Transplantation as an Innovative Alternative to Autologous Split- Thickness Skin Grafts for Deep Partial Thickness Burn Wounds: An Integrative Literature Review, Alexandria M. Beaudet
Exploring Environmental Heat Injuries in the Pediatric Population, Jennifer Bowman
Fear of Falling Assessment and Interventions in Community-dwelling Older Adults: A Mixed Methods Case Study, Amanda S. Cappleman
Nursing Interventions for Intradialtyic Hypotension: Using Blood Volume Monitoring Guided Ultrafiltration, Suzette S. Cedeno
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Healthcare in Rural Settings: An Integrative Review of the Literature, Caitlin Cox
Exploring Stress Management and Coping Mechanisms in Parents of Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Samantha E. Day
Evaluating Interventions to Mitigate Compassion Fatigue Among At-Risk Nursing Populations, Emily R. Derayunan
Fall Risk Assessment in Community- Dwelling Older Adults: An Explanatory Sequential Mixed Methods Study, MaryAnn Dool
The Psychosocial Effects of Solid Organ Transplantation on Living Donors: A Literature Review, Christopher G. Evans
Womens Perception of Their Childbirth Expereinces: An Integrated Literature Review, Nancy M. Farmer
Barriers to Healthcare for the Transgender Population: A Focus on the Trans Persons' Experience Accessing Healthcare Services, Bryce E. Harrison
The Use of Behavioral Pain Assessment Tools and Pain Outcomes in Nonverbal Patients, Patrick A. Healy
Secondary Victimization of Young Adult Female Sexual Assault Victims, Kristin M. Hunter
Understanding the Healthcare Experiences of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Recipients, Jacob A. Kluesener
Nutritional Intake and Weight Gain in Infants with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome: A Literature Review, Kailey A. Kubisch
Barriers and Facilitators to Accessing and Utilizing Mental Health Services for Homeless Youth: A Systematic Review, Abbygail P. Lapinski
The Effect of Nursing Interventions and Health Promotion on Childhood Obesity: A Literature Review, Grace N. Mageloff
The Use of Hydrotherapy for Chronic Pain, Emily S. Medal
Factors Contributing To The Negative And Unhealthy Psychological Conditions In The ED RN, Ariana M. Nieves
Effects Of A Plant-Based Vegan Diet On The Risk Of Cancer: An Integrative Review Of The Literature, Chelsie M. Silavent
Assessing the Impact of Digital Health Technologies on Maternal Health Care in Sub-Saharan Africa, Samerawit Tadele
Sepsis Knowledge in Undergraduate Nursing Students, Kelsey E. Tilton
Theses from 2018
The Effects of Recorded Maternal Sound on Preterm Neonates: A Systematic Literature Review, Angela Aloisantoni
Pediatric MISSCARE Survey To Fill In The Gaps, Molly S. Baker
Homophobia in Registered Nurses, Matthew Berry
Preventing Childhood Obesity in School-Aged Children: Relationships between Reading Nutrition Labels and Healthy Dietary Behaviors, Kimberly S. Bogers
Pregnant Women's Knowledge About Fetal Movement Count, Jade Hanna Bowen
A Comparison of the Quality of Care and Cost Efficiency Between Anesthesia Providers, Daniel A. Carter