The graduate students and faculty of Nebraska Methodist College are excited to share a repository collection of capstone and scholarly projects for nurses in MSN, DNP, and Ed.D programs of study. These capstone and scholarly projects exemplify our mission to positively influence the health and well-being of the community through shared values of caring, excellence, holism, learning, and respect. Information regarding Nebraska Methodist College can be found at
Theses/Dissertations from 2024
Parkinson's Disease and computer-based cognitive training, Ashley N. MacDonald
Implementation of an employee mentorship program to reduce burnout levels in a neuroscience intensive care unit, Ryan Mahoney
Reducing food insecurity within a Midwestern suburb, Lucas Manning
Compassion fatigue education for nurse practitioners, Mary G. Metz and Christina Hoy
Nursing knowledge and palliative care, Kathryn Miller
Maintenance COPD medication to reduce readmissions and improve quality of life, Lisa Ann Minahan
Continuous glucose monitoring and behavior change, Aubrey Molgaard
Food insecurity screening among hospitalized older adults with cardiovascular disease, Claire Montoya
Resilience: An essential skill in critical care nursingÂ, Jayne Nelson
Assessment of nursing knowledge in palliative care, Yen Nguyen and Hilary Applequist
Reducing stress: An intervention for registered nurses, Niyi Olusoji
Mental health technician program, Jessica Pauley
Optimizing access to pediatric specialty care, Ricardo Perez
Effect of a journal club on nursing faculty readiness to address incivility, Kim Perry
Best practice tool kit for implementation of a patient education program for congestive heart failure education, Sarah Poe and Lyndsi Hall
Limited English Proficiency (LEP) identification in emergency departments, Gena Popken
Constipation management in congestive heart failure patients, Jordan Radel
Impacting practice through change: Implementing cardiopulmonary resuscitation into a Nebraska school’s curriculum, Samantha Renter
Adolescent vaping and education: Does it make a difference?, Jacqueline M. Reznicek
The effect of an acuity tool on job satisfaction for medical-surgical nurses on a medical-observation unit, Danielle Rischling and Alice Kindschuh
Sleep hygiene education for rural adults, Amber R. Rogers and Linda Carol Hughes
Patient education, engagement, and activation for chronic pancreatitis patients and care partners, Christina Sailors and Tara Whitmire
Improving safe skin behaviors in high school freshman, Kelsie Sue Scheer
Implementing CPR training in schools, Kyleen Schmoker
Improving confidence and perceptions among nurses using a clinical decision tool for wound care management, Candice Schnoor and Valerie Anderson
