There is a lack of published, successful strategies to monitor and manage glycemic levels in individuals with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Individuals with SUD report difficultly maintaining a healthy diet and inte . . .

Starting March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic caused a variety of changes in American youth and adolescent’s daily activities during the span of the shelter-in-place. Due to the establishment of shelter-in-place by the government, school closures have fo . . .

Adolescents who have opioids introduced in the household have delayed social emotional development, poor grades, and may be more likely to use drugs at a young age. Drug use is a barrier to a healthy environment for children. Addicted parents may be m . . .

Background: There is insufficient evidence to determine if current nutrition incentive among the Hispanic population with a focus on increasing food security results in healthy eating patterns as well. Study Goal: This retrospective study aims to . . .

The ever-increasing global demand for animal products and the need for intensified livestock agricultural operations has resulted in the evolution and development of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). Although CAFOs have desirable economi . . .

The HIV pandemic has plagued the globe for over three decades, establishing research investigating sexual behaviors and assessing interventions which are meant to improve sexual health as major priorities in recent years. Therefore, it is important to . . .

Food insecurity is a public health concern that is affecting college students significantly. Students today find themselves facing financial need that limits their access to food resources. California State University San Marcos has had ongoing effort . . .

The primary focus of this investigation is to synthesize glucose (HbA1c) outcomes of community health worker (CHW) led interventions designed for Hispanic/Latinos with type 2 diabetes. This systematic literature review aimed to summarize the randomiz . . .

Background: Roughly two-thirds of American adults are classified as obese (not just over-weight), which means about two-thirds of these American adults are suspectable to many health risks related with obesity. One solution known for its high effectiv . . .

A novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was first identified on December 31, 2019 in Wuhan, China and global mobility has contributed to worldwide transmission of the virus. Studies have shown that risks of serious illnesses and death from COVID-1 . . .

Understanding the prenatal factors that contribute to asthma in children less than five years old is essential in the field of public health because asthma is a major noncommunicable disease. This study's research question was: What prenatal factors c . . .

Today, the health communication played a significant role during the coronavirus outbreaks. China and South Korea were first respondents to take an action against the COVID-19 pandemic, effectively succeeding with low number of cases compared to other . . .

Mental health in the United States is a rising public health concern. There has been research on how mental health symptoms develop and on different types of mental health interventions. However, there has not been much research done for mental health . . .

HPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections within the United States with an estimated 1 million new cases of genital warts diagnosed and an estimated 35,000 people being affected by HPV-related cancer each year (CDC, 2020). With ov . . .

Central line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are a significant source of patient morbidity and mortality with high financial costs. CLABSI is the most common complication of having a central line (Castro et al., 2020). Central lines are us . . .

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Malaria are two diseases which place a significant socioeconomic burden on developing Portuguese-speaking African nations and other Sub-Saharan African nations. These diseases require the coordination of global e . . .

Suicide remains the second leading cause of death among college-aged youth. Understanding the public health issue is not only critical but necessary because the need for interventions is evident. Also, to mitigate the issue of suicide among college st . . .

The purpose of this study is to examine the frequent utilizations of the emergency department services by homeless adults through a systematic review of literature. The results indicated that many homeless individuals use the emergency department for . . .

Gestational diabetes is a continuously growing issue worldwide. Controlling or preventing gestational diabetes prevent complications during pregnancy. However, as the incidence rate for gestational diabetes keeps growing each year, more pregnant mothe . . .

Poor nutrition content is a significant contributor to global morbidity and mortality. Low- and middle- income families have struggle to access nutritious food being this a burden to their well-being. Inefficient food portions, lack of physical activ . . .

Attitudes toward mental illness and mental health literacy are barriers for adolescents regarding their academics, attendance, social skills, and mental health-related issues. Prior research has shown that it is possible to improve these outcomes by u . . .

Abstract of This Evidence Based Project had two aims. The first aim was to investigate the current nursing practices that are based in evidence with regard to subcutaneous insulin administration for adults that are in an inpatient setting with a diagn . . .

The purpose of this qualitative study was to develop a deeper understanding of the factors that influence young women with chronic heart failure within a specific age group. A descriptive qualitative design using content analysis identified five major . . .

HIV/AIDS care and prevention activities in sub-Saharan Africa are mainly the result of collaborations between health care providers (physicians, nurses, and mental health professionals) and traditional healers (Bodeker, Carter, Buford, & Dvorak-Li . . .

The purpose of this study was to examine lasteral vilence in nusing. A quantitative descriptive exploratory survey was developed to explore lateral violence on two nursing units within a major health care organization in southern California. Post hoc . . .

Statement of Problem Nursing students experience high levels of stress (Beck, Hackett, Srivastava, McKim, & Rockwell, 1997), have been shown to be at increased risk for physical and psychiatric illnesses (Beck & Srivastava, 1991) and stress ha . . .

Emergency department (ED) overcrowding has been a significant issue in the healthcare industry since about the early 80’s not only in the United States but also in other countries such as the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and even in Taiwan. Mult . . .

Statement of Problem: The purpose of the evidence based practice project was to examine the feasibility of ceveloping an early mobilization program for an acute stroke unit. /sources of data: A litereature review was completed using the PubMEd databas . . .

In response to changes in socio-political economics in the healthcare industry and reports of errors and gaps in care, there is a paradigm shift among healthcare providers to focus on provision of quality care, positive patient outcomes, compliance wi . . .

Communication is an important part of the human experience. Communication is ever more vital in this ever changing landscape of healthcare. With an estimated 98,000 deaths annually attributed to medical errors, the healthcare industry is more under th . . .

Statement of Problem. Infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) are either ill or premature and in need of extrauterine support in order to reach physiologic maturity. The stressors accompanying a medical condition or the condition of prematu . . .

Statement of Problem Traditionally nursing schools and universities have been shown to over accentuate academia and leave out emotional intelligence competencies ("Emotional Intelligence," 2007). This may be important in a service based profession suc . . .

This grant proposal identifies new paradigms regarding quality of life, patient satisfaction and a 'good death' relating to the use of an End-of-Life Suite during the last few days of a terminally ill inpatient's life. By providing these patient's wit . . .

A life purpose gives a person a sense of meaning and direction in life, allowing them to seek opportunities for personal growth and fulfillment. The nursing profession is widely accepted as being a very demanding occupation, and these stressful condit . . .

COPD is the third leading cause of death (CDC, 2011) with an estimated 14 million individuals worldwide with a diagnosis of COPD and another 14 million with symptoms not yet diagnosed. Approximately half of them will die within ten years of their init . . .

Cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States despite four decades of decline in death rates and incidence of heart disease, stroke and related vascular diseases. Medication adherence has been . . .

Statement of Problem With current health care reform and reimbursement rates becoming more dependent on patient satisfaction scores, there is a need to look at the impact of nurse satisfaction on patient satisfaction. Sources of Data CINAHL database, . . .

Diabetes has risen from 1.5 to 18.8 million diagnoses over the last half a century, an increase of epidemic proportions. A leading complication of diabetes is diabetic foot ulcers and lower extremity amputations. Comprehensive foot care programs, that . . .

Statement of Problem The percentage of people over the age of sixty-five diagnosed with the cardiac condition Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is rising, consequently increasing the risk of cerebral vascular accidents. The current recommendation for treatment . . .

Statement of Problem Many smoking parents do not understand that immobile infants and small children are vulnerable to second-hand smoke and their developing bodies are more susceptible to its harmful effects. Maternal smoking during the prenatal and . . .

Statement of Problem Persons who suffer from major depressive disorders often experience high levels of anhedonia, an inability to experience pleasure. To experience true relief from a major depressive disorder, sufferers need to experience both a dec . . .

Abstract of THE RELATIONSHIP OF DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR AND INTENT TO LEAVE CURRENT NURSING POSITION by Megan Rose Bendinelli Statement of Problem Disruptive behavior is a complex phenomenon that encompasses many acts and is often negatively experienced a . . .

A plethora of research has confirmed that critically ill patients in the intensive care units are experiencing profound fragmented non-consolidated sleep that is interfering with their ability to recover from illnesses and restore their sense of well . . .

Statement of Problem Medication adherence in the older adult population has been a prevalent problem for decades. Hundreds of randomized control trials have been performed in hopes of finding the etiology to this issue with little resolved. To this da . . .

Statement of Problem: Malnutrition is a frequent condition in institutionalized elderly but underestimated in the low-income community. An equally extensive study of malnutrition in low-income community-dwelling elderly is needed, in order to identify . . .

Statement of Problem: The rising demand for advanced practice nurses has created a demand in graduate nursing programs with limited capacities. Cognitive variables such as GPA, GRE, and nursing experience have been explored as predictors of academic s . . .

Statement of Problem: Under the Hospital Readmission Reduction Program of the Affordable Care Act, 30 day readmission rates among heart failure patients are now routinely being used as measures for cost and quality of care in healthcare institutions ( . . .

The concept of Workplace Violence (WPV) is relatively old, and spans across a multitude of disciplines. With the recent study on Emergency Department Violence by Gacki-Smith et al. (2010), new information has highlighted its effect on nursing. While s . . .

Due to the need for 24-hour coverage for patient care, it is common for a significant number of nurses to work the night shift. Numerous studies reveal how shift work affects physical, mental, and psychological health and how those who work regular ni . . .