Projects from 2026
Mental Health First Aid Training in the Community, Vester Agbley Gideon
Safe and Effective Injection Practices for Insulin and GLP-1 Users, Lydia A. Anderson
Integrating Lactation Education into Centering Pregnancy to Enhance Maternal Confidence and Lactation Initiation Rates, Courtney Barbee
Increasing Awareness of Obesity and Its Associated Risks in Adults, Esther E. Bayode
Diabetes Education in Buncombe County, DeOnna Nicole Blount
Reducing No-Show Rates in a Rural Family Medicine Clinic Through Personal Phone Call Reminders, Joyce Bumgardner
Use of Non-Invasive Testing in Primary Care for Earlier Diagnosis of Liver Fibrosis, Amy L. Cable
Improving Overall Morale of Nurses by Implementing a Serenity Room, Ruth B. Clarke-Johnson
Closing the Gaps: Improving Opioid Overdose Prevention in African American Communities Through Education and Community Engagement, Tara Clinding
Enhancing Mass Casualty Incident Preparedness: Bridging the Gap Between Education and Practice, Emily M. Coggins
Gratitude Journaling and Mindfulness to Mitigate Burnout in Mental Health Staff, Jennifer Davis
Does Utilization of Education in the Rural North Carolina Christian Community Reduce Vitamin D Deficiency, Alyssa Dedmon
Breathing Calm Into Testing: The Impact of Mindfulness Meditation and Aromatherapy on Stress and Test Anxiety of Prelicensure Nursing Students, Valerie A. Doig
Spreading Awareness to Adults about Cardiovascular Disease and Improving Healthy Lifestyle Habits, Madison L. Eldridge
Effects of Educational Programs on Reducing Sexually Transmitted Infection Rates, Phierica D. Gardin
Increasing Teens' Knowledge on the Health-related Effects of Vaping, Anteja Gore
The Essentials of Heart Failure Management, Emily W. Greene
Beat by Beat: Empowering Communities with Lifesaving CPR Skills, Allyssa MB Hutchins
Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections in Patients Diagnosed with a Hematologic Malignancy, Rebecca D. Jennings
Combating Pressure Injuries in Critical Care: A DNP Project on Nursing Education and Prevention Strategies in the ICU, Tijuana M. Johnson
Implementing a Peer Support Team to Address Workplace Violence: Enhancing Healthcare Worker Well-Being and Retention, Christina Liverman
Human Trafficking: The Lack of Education in the Christian Community, Sabrina L. Locklear
Reducing Stigmatism in Suboxone Users, Jessica S. Lovelace
Senior Heart Health Facilitating Hypertension Management, Heather Hodgens Lupo
Building Clinical Competency in Central Line Care: A Nurse-Focused Initiative to Prevent CLABSIs, Glenda A. Robbins
Improving Timeliness of Extubation Post-CABG: An Educational Intervention Utilizing a Nurse-Driven Checklist, Christy Scott
Enhancing Uncontrolled Hypertension Compliance and Self-Management in a Senior Center, Kimberly D. Strickland
The Effectiveness of Cardiovascular Disease Education in the African American Church with African American Women, Aricka H. Thurman
Musical Measures: Nurse Education on Music-Based Interventions to Reduce Patient Restraints, Crystal D. Tucker
Every Time the Beat Drops, What Does Your Heart Sing About You? Exploring Black Men’s Cardiac Health, Bianca S. Washington
Spreading Awareness to College Athletes about Skin Cancer and Improving Sun Protection Habits, Baylee B. Whiteside
Opioid Abuse: Community Education, Meggan N. Wolff-Jackson
Projects from 2025
Homelessness: An Emergency for Many, Casey Almond
Early Recognition in Patient Deterioration: A Quality Improvement Project, Abigail Bell
The Path to Zero CLABSIs: The Benefits of Central Line Care Teams, Supplemental Checklist, Increased Education and Utilizing CLABSI Bundles, Lauren A. Bondurant
Teaching With Confidence: Strengthening Nurse Education on Heart Failure Using the Teach-Back Method, Melany Boyd
Breastfeeding Education in Peripartum Women, Kristen Chassner
Preserving Memories, Building Relationships, Jamie H. Cochran
Sleep Promotion in Neonatal Intensive Care Units, Maelyn G. Cranford
Implementing a Pressure Injury Prevention Bundle on a Medical Surgical Unit: A Quality Improvement Project, Katrina Daye-Whitehead
The Use of Therapeutic Communication to De-Escalate Aggression and Violence in Clients Living in a Homeless Shelter, Tionna S. Felder
Recognizing Opioid Withdrawal: An Educational Intervention to Increase Nurses' Knowledge and Improve Quality of Patient Care, Keyannah L. Glover
Heart of an Athlete: Educating on the Importance of Cardiovascular Screening of High School Athletes, Tiffany Michelle Haley
Knowledge is Power: Educating the Community About the Dangers of Vaping, Heather B. Hector
Addressing Physical Inactivity in Cabarrus County, Amy S. Hicks
Educating Caregivers and Parents on Infant Safe Sleep Guidelines in a Rural Community, Melody Hill
On the Frontline: Stop the Bleed© Training for School Staff, Mary Michaela Hinson
Increasing Awareness and Support for Women With Anxiety Disorders in Rural Communities, Candice C. Jones
Increasing the Knowledge and Access to Naloxone (Narcan) for High-Risk Populations, Jessica E. Jones
The Use of Music Therapy and Various Mechanisms of Diversion to Aid Caregivers of Those with Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia, Sarah Elizabeth Kane
Providing Safe Care for Mental Health Patients Through Ongoing Education of Non-Psychiatric Nurses and Staff, Amy Kilpatrick
Enhancing Health Literacy Using Video Education and the Teach-Back Method for Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Shelly-Ann M. Malcolm-Padilla
Stress to Success: The Impact of Aromatherapy on Nursing Students with Test Anxiety, Patricia A. Mullens
Human Trafficking in the ER: Will You Recognize the Signs?, Lauren Neff
Hand Hygiene Education for Personal Care Staff in Congregated Care Settings: A Quality Improvement Initiative, Saunders Noel
Improving the Emotional Wellbeing of Healthcare Workers in a Homecare Agency, Crystal U. Okafor
Affecting Test Anxiety in Nursing Students, Michelle S. Porterfield
Educational Sessions on Opioid Use Disorder in a Rural Community: A Faith-Based Approach, Tarrelle Reade
Achieving Optimal Wellness: Exploring the Benefits and Impact of Community Health, Erin Riley
Overdose Response Training for Volunteers in a Homeless Shelter, Heather Lynne Smallwood
Complementary and Alternative Therapies to Improve Quality of Life for People with Chronic Pain and Addictions, Nicole K. Smith
Enhancing Sleep Quality: The Interrelationship Between Sleep Hygiene and Comprehensive Well-being, Marissa Strenkert
Providing Community Education on Opioid Addiction and Emergency Intervention, Chasity Vargas
Recognizing Adult Male Mental Health Needs: An Intervention Looking at Education in Rural Communities, Eugene W. Winans Jr
Type 2 Diabetes Education and Knowledge in the Adult Hmong Community, Sheng Yang
Pantry to Plate: Using Local Food Pantries to Improve Diabetes Self-Care Deficits, Rachelle Zielazienski
Projects from 2024
Mentorships for New Graduate Nurses, Taylor Leigh Bailey
Introducing Mental Health Resources to Nurse Practitioner Residents, Tiffanie Bailey
Cardiovascular Disease in Firefighters, Emily Jordan Baldwin
Improving Parental Communication With Adolescents About Sex, Amanda Blanton
Benefits of Patient-Centered Education for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Paige Bortnick
Initial Refugee Health Assessment Educational Session, Yolondra Cochnan
Remodeling Breastfeeding Education, Rhonda Coffey
Sleep Hygiene Education, Hope Colon
Fostering Relationships Between New Graduate Nurses and Leadership to Increase Retention, Michelle Cotton
Increased Concern of Suicide Behaviors in the Adolescent Population, Jaime Shareen-Porter Earle
Improving Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Education and Access to Education for Healthcare Workers in a Rural Ambulatory Clinic, Savannah Elmore
Mental Health and the Black Church: Decreasing the Division in Divinity, LaTonya Gray
Increasing Organ Donation in a University Setting, Zachary Hatton
Bridging the Gap: Strategies to Enrich the Clinical Experience of Undergraduate Nursing Students to Improve Clinical Judgment Skills, Gabrielle Hope
Medication Reconciliation: Preventing Harm to the Senior Living Population, Charles (Chuck) Jennings
Community Education: Impact on Earlier Recognition of Stroke, Lauren Kahn
ER Staff & Burnout: Interventions for Stress Management, Sara Elizabeth Kerbow
Improving Epilepsy Monitoring Unit Training for Registered Nurses, Akaia Danae Abernathy Lail
Incorporating Simulation Experiences Into the Nurse Aide Curriculum to Improve Clinical Judgment, Tonya A. May
Cardiovascular Disease Improvement Project, Deglan K. McCrystal
Combating the Opioid Crisis: Opioid and Naloxone Training in a Rural School District, Phadra K. Murray
The Use of Diaphragmatic Breathing Techniques to Reduce Stress in Pre-Licensure Nursing Students, Amy Naugle
Addressing Nursing School Retention: The Necessity of Orientation in Nursing Education, Kerstin A. Queen
Bridging the Gap: Strategies to Improve HPV Vaccination Uptake, Stephanie Ramsey
Essential Collaborations Among Case Managers and Providers Regarding Discharge Processes, Lashawnda Richardson
Identifying Patients Suffering From Housing Instability in the Emergency Department, Jarvis D. Roberts
The Early Prevention of Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Aruodo Ukpai
Substance Abuse Awareness Amongst Practicing Nurses, Marjenia Williams
Implementing a Strategic Reporting Model Among Public Health Nurse Consultants to Increase Communication, Heather Willis
Community Educational Session on Identifying the Signs of Depression and Resources Available, Desiree Young
Projects from 2023
Increasing Future Health Care Providers’ Understanding of the Complexity of Endometriosis to Facilitate Early Diagnosis, Christina Alexander