EKU’s online doctor of nursing practice (DNP) with a concentration in Organizational Leadership prepares students to innovate, lead change, and improve health outcomes for patients and populations. Unlike a research focused degree, EKU’s respected program is practice focused. It equips students with the tools they need and guides them through real-world implementation and evaluation of evidence-based practice improvements.

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Submissions from 2023

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Faith-Based Collaboration to Improve Depression & Self-Compassion in the Elderly: A DNP Project, Julita Cinguina

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Impact of Accessible Training for Providers on Continuous Glucose Monitoring Utilization, Shana Cunningham

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Improving Asthma Management Behaviors in School Nurses through Facilitator Training and Supported Implementation, Mary D. Hacker-Taylor

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Implementation of a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Transition to Practice Survival Kit Series: A DNP Project, Dera Harvey

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Improving Self-Management of Diabetes with Culturally Sensitive Interventions, Janet O. MAKORI

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Improving Self-Management of Diabetes with Culturally Sensitive Interventions, Janet O. Makori

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Improving Early Utilization of Palliative Care Services to Impact Quality of Life, April McDonald

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Mock Drills to Improve Inpatient STEMI Performance and Self-Confidence, Samantha Miniard

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Implementing a COVID 19 Policy for Telehealth, Ashley M. Morello

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Application of Preceptorship Bundle to Enhance New Graduate RN Success, JoAnn R. Nardoni

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Addressing Gaps in Respiratory Assessments: A DNP Project, Kristin Quakenbush

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Intimate Partner Violence Screening in the Veteran Affairs' Ambulatory Care Clinics: A Quality Improvement Project, Stephanie Ralston

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Improving Osteoporosis Awareness by Implementing Bone Mineral Density (BMD) Testing Algorithm, Mark A. Roark

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Therapeutic/Expressive Writing and Resilience Promotion for Nurses to Reduce Burnout Syndrome, William D. Wagner Mr.

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Improving Hepatitis C Virus Screening Through Bundle Interventions, Jennifer West

Submissions from 2022

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Streamlining the Referral Process for a Mental Health Clinic: A DNP Project, Ashley Barr

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Addressing Tobacco Use with Improved Utilization of 5As Framework in Primary Care, Binta Bojang

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Providing MBSR Tools to First Year ADN Nursing Students: A DNP Project, Katherin Brandt

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A Self-Compassion Intervention for University Students: A DNP Project, David Coffey

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Decreasing Falls: Communicating Safety with Patient-Directed Visual Cues, Signs, and Symbols, Lizelle Hill

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Online Support for Families Affected by Opioid Use Disorder, Sharonda Hill

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Complete Health Improvement Program to Implement Lifestyle Medicine, Robert Hobbs Jr

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Use of Academic Detailing to Improve Reporting of Peri-Operative Events, Allyn Sara Miller-James

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Bridging the Gap in Education for Patients on Oral Chemotherapy: A QI Project, Lindsay Rodriguez

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Simulation To Improve Dementia-Related Care of Veterans, Brandy Wardrip

Submissions from 2021

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Improving the Utilization of CNAs in Pressure Ulcer Prevention, Jaclyn N. Bitterman

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Improving Psychological Trauma Awareness for Culturally Responsive Care: A DNP Project, Jose M. Cruz

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A Protocol for Improving Early Recognition and Treatment of Bipolar Disorder, Zelluyah Gaitho

Implementation of an Evidence-Based Preceptor Training Program (PTP) for Correctional Nurses, Arlita Jefferson and Arlita K. Jefferson

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Intervention of Mindfulness with Students to Identify Mental Health Problems and Enhance Coping Strategies, Aileen M. Jones

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Guideline Utilization to Promote De-escalation of Benzodiazepine Use in Adults with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Magdalena A. Malloy

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Improving Medication Adherence in Depressed Patients via Mobile Applications, Melanie Ocampo

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Discharge Planning Considerations for Congestive Heart Failure: A DNP Project, Jainarine Ramlochan

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Case Management of Primary Care Patients, Bernadette Webster

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Understanding Cyanide Toxicity in Victims of Smoke Inhalation, Jessica L. Wyman

Submissions from 2020

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Implementation of an Educational “Boot Camp” to Increase Nurses’ Confidence, Knowledge and Use of Evidence-based Practice in a Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Anita S. Dahl

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Simulation Based Learning to Increase Competency and Self-Confidence in Novice Nurses, Veronica Eubank

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Checklist Utilization to Reduce CAUTI Rates: A DNP Project, Christina Jah

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Preparing for Obstetrical Emergencies in the Emergency Department, Tracy Littlehale

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A Diabetes Crash Course in a Primary Care Setting to Improve Diabetes Self-Care: A Pilot Project, Michelle L. Macdonald

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Using Simulation to Improve Skills, Confidence, and Satisfaction Related to Diabetes Education, Greshin M. Markwell

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An Organizational Readiness Assessment and Patient Survey for Adoption of an Opioid De-escalation Protocol in Curative Oncology Patients, Adria Myers

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Implementing FeNO Testing Protocol in a Pulmonary Clinic: A DNP Project, Herbert "Allen" Nolan

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Effectiveness of De-Escalation Training to Medical-Surgical Nurses, Tammy L. Sullivan

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The Impact of Nursing Staff Responsiveness on Patient Satisfaction: A Pilot Project, Lisa Wallace

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Minimizing Antipsychotic Medication Side Effects in Adults Diagnosed with Mental Illness through Psychoeducation: An Evidence-Based Approach, Sarah A. Yao

Submissions from 2019

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Colorectal Cancer Educational Program in a Community Senior Center, Cathy A. Catlett Dr.

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Mobile Video Monitoring to Reduce Falls and Sitter Usage, Jennifer L. Forman

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Increasing Medication Error Reporting to Improve Patient Safety, Dianna Madden

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Streamlining the Nursing Approach to Newborns with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, Gail A. Reichert

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Cultural Competency Training in Primary Care: A Pilot Project for Improving Culturally Competent Care, Diane F. Riff

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Utilizing Simulation for Family Member Caregivers of NICU Infants: A Pilot Project, Brenda M. Seegmiller

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Improving Nurse-to-Nurse Handoff Communication at the Bedside through Simulation-Based, Lisa Thornsberry Mrs.

Submissions from 2018

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Designing a Nurse Residency Program for Cultural Fit: A Pilot Project, Melinda Blair

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Use of the Coleman Transition Model to Reduce COPD Readmissions, Sara Briggs

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Best Practices for Screening, Identification, and Referral of Female Collegiate Athletes with Disordered Eating, Brenda Caudill

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The Effect of Fall Prevention Education that Includes a Fall Safety Agreement on Fall Incident Rates, Rebecca Dotson

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Medication Error Reporting to Improve Patient Safety, Dianna Madden

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A Nurse Mentor Program in a Long Term ACUTE Care Hospital, Regina Masters

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Using an On-line Educational Module to Increase Nurses' Conviction and Confidence in the Use of the Teach-Back Method for Discharge Instructions, Allison S. Morrison

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Patient Deterioration Simulation Education and New Graduate Nurses' Self-Confidence and Competence, Heather B. Norris

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Implementing the Coordinated-Transitional Care Program to Reduce All Cause Readmissions, Tonya Page

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Care Coordination: Using a Nurse Navigator in an Endoscopy Unit, Judith L. Poe

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Implementing an Evidence Based Fall Prevention Program in a Long-Term Care Facility, Annie Schweikert

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The Effect of Ostomate-to-Ostomate Support on Psychosocial Adaptation to Stoma, Marjorie C. Summers

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A Process Improvement for Depression Screening and Management in a University Health Clinic, Margaret H. Zoellers

Submissions from 2017

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Development of a Leadership Program for Hospital Employees:, Diana Marie Beckman

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Perioperative Preceptor Education in an Agency Preceptor Workshop, Kimberly N. Crawford

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Geriatric Competency Training for Staff Providing Chronic Care Management Services, Brigette C. Holleran

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TeamSTEPPS Training and Vital Signs Chart to Improve Situational Monitoring for Clinical Deterioration, Rosemarie A. Patrick

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Internet-based Cognitive Behavior Therapy for College Students with Symptoms of Depression, Sandra Robertson

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Motivational Interviewing in Primary Care to Improve Lifestyle Choices for School Age Children, Angela D. Wood

Submissions from 2016

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Simulation as Staff Development for Competency in Nursing Care of Patients with Chest Tubes, Jennifer Dent

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Community Acquired Pneumonia Project, Patricia Heaney

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Establishing a Nurse Mentor Program to Improve Nurse Satisfaction and Intent to Stay, Sara Jane Jones

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Stress Reduction Program in a Military Clinic, Hyun-Ju Kang

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Implementing an Intervention to Reduce Seclusion and Restraints in an Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital, Amanda B. Lykins

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Follow-up Telephone Contact following Discharge from Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals, Tonja Williams

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Bone Health Promotion for Youth: A Primary Care Intervention, Kay G. Wilson

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Implementation of Community-based Education to Promote Colorectal Cancer Knowledge and Screening Rates, Marsha Woodall

Submissions from 2015

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The Effect of a Facilitated Educational Program and Experiential Learning on Nursing Workplace Incivility, Nancy E. Armstrong

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Acceptability of Telepsychiatry in a Rural Kentucky Community Mental Health Clinic, Leslie Brauner

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The Nurse Manager's Leadership and Nurse Satisfaction, Deborah Bryant

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Simulation in Assisting Nurses to Better Recognize Early Signs of Clinical Deterioration of Patients, Loretta Elder

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Improving a Fall Prevention and Management Program in an Acute Care Setting, Ashlee D. Gallion

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Bordered Silver Foam Dressings for Colorectal Surgical Patients, Jessica Maynard

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Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Heart Improvement Toolkit Program: A Pilot Project, Cheryl L. Mitchell

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Implementation and Evaluation of a Team Simulation Training Program, Yvonne Rice

Submissions from 2014

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Creating Opportunities for Personal Empowerment for Adolescent Students in a Rural High School, Sharon A. Edwards

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Utilization of COPE in the College Population, Rachael Hovermale