Below are theses and dissertations completed by graduates of the University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Nursing.
For the entire collection of UNLV theses and dissertations, visit UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Theses/Dissertations from 2023
Relationships Between Healthcare Technology Experience, Acceptance, Attitudes, Self-Efficacy and Readiness in Pre-Licensure Nursing Students, Emily Lynne Boyce
Health Literacy and the Feasibility of Using Video-Based Education in the Emergency Department, Jenifer Carvell
The Lived Experience of the DNP-to-PhD Nursing Graduate: Examining the Journey, Bonni S. Cohen
Evaluating Risk-Appropriate Perinatal Care in Nevada, Janice Enriquez
Investigating Students’ Lived Experience with Prebriefing Structure and Elements in Nursing Simulation Education, Meghan Liebzeit
The COVID-19 Pandemic and On-Time Vaccine Completion in the Childhood Population: A Strategic Plan, Chris Elaine Mariano
Telehealth in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Saghi Nassrouie
Leveraging Simulation to Understand Nursing Student Learning in Technologically Complex Environment, Deborah Rojas
Fear of Recurrence as a Mediator of Illness Perception and Perceived Stress in Acute Myocardial Infarction Survivors, Sarah E. Zvonar
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
Improving Nurse Self-Efficacy Regarding Depression among Cardiovascular Disease Patients: An Education Intervention, Presten Beatty
Teaching Medication Reconciliation to Nursing Students Through Live Actor Simulation, Tamara Boll
A Quality Improvement Project to Improve Health Care Provider Self-Efficacy in Rural Primary Pediatric Care Clinics through Training Intervention, Alison Borgsmiller
The Effects of a Dedicated Education Unit on Nurse Retention and Turnover, Cherilyn Campbell
Family-Centered Psychosocial Care for Pediatric Oncology Patients, Jessica W. Casey
Reducing Door-To-Balloon Time in STEMI via ER Nurse Driven Protocol, Torrie Clontz
Evaluating Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation to Reduce Opioid Cravings in Opioid Use Disorder, Cameron Duncan
Increasing Genetic Testing Rates to Improve Early Detection and Prevention of Breast and Ovarian Cancer in Women, Makensey Beth Durrant
Decreasing Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections in the Critical Care Unit, Kimberly J. Foxworth
Improving Nurse Leaders’ Knowledge and Confidence in Transformational Leadership Skills in the Online Environment, Tanya Haight
Healthcare Screenings in the Occupational and Workplace Setting: Taking Control Over Blood Pressure, Darryl W. Horton
Strategic Plan for Genomic Competencies into Undergraduate Nursing Curriculum, Myerann Royce M. Mangalino
Exploring Gen Z Nursing Students’ Experience and Emotional Processing in Simulation: A Grounded Theory Study, Wendy Matthew
Is Dietary Teaching via Telehealth Effective in Lowering HgbA1c in Adult Patients with Prediabetes or Type 2 Diabetes?, Mia Mccallum-Crawford
The Nursing Leader’s Role in Decreasing Implicit Rationing by Improving the Nursing Work Environment, Allison Mchugh
Improving Self-Efficacy and Knowledge While Reducing Anxiety in High-Risk Breast Cancer Patients through Standardized Education, Shelley Miles
A Feasibility Study to Identify If the Induction of the Relationship Based Care Program Enhance the Caring Skills of Registered Nurses?, Jennifer Millet
Ultrasonography-First Imaging Algorithm for Acute Appendicitis Diagnosis, Steven Lamar Moore
Increasing Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Intent and Knowledge Through an Educational Intervention, Angelica E. Musumeci
Evaluation of an Advance Care Planning Workshop to Improve the Self-Efficacy of Health Care Providers, Joy Patrick
Identifying Gaps in Social Determinants of Health Among Patients 65 Years and Older with Congestive Heart Failure: A Secondary Data Analysis, Sandra Pierre-Louis
An Educational Intervention in the Emergency Department for Adults Experiencing Vaso-Occlusive Crisis, Chericka S. Reese-Martin
Metabolic Syndrome and Associated Factors Among Hispanic Americans, Shannon L. Richard
Evidence-Based Intervention to Improve Health Literacy among Older Adults with Newly Diagnosed Atrial Fibrillation, Johana Rowe
Vaccinator Communication Interventions to Address HPV Vaccine Hesitancy, JoAnn Rupiper
Parental Education on Human Papillomavirus Vaccination, Marguarette J. Suprien
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
Acute Care Nurse Practitioners’ Role in the ICU: A Retrospective Analysis of Central Line Access Delays for Patients in Septic Shock, Violeta Aguirre
Investigating Acculturation, Health-Promoting Lifestyle, and Health Status among Nigerian Immigrants in the United States, Frank Uche Akpati
Relationships between Mindfulness, Nonacademic Factors, Stress, and Test Performance: A Cross-Sectional Study, Rebecca A. Baumeister
Job Burnout: An Examination of Outpatient Clinics, Aysa M. Chavarria
Factors Associated with Medication Decision Making in African American Families of Children with ADHD: A Mixed Methods Study, Amy Glasofer
Effects of a Discourse Intervention on End-Of-Life Knowledge and Attitudes of BSN Nursing Students, Jayme Gullone Haynes
Improving Self-Care Measures of Hypertension Through Implementation of an Education and Action Plan, Crystal Celeste Huffaker
Transient Ischemic Attacks Evaluation and Management in Specialized Urgent Care Facilities, Zandra Kay Johnson
Factors Influencing the Self-Reported Palliative Care Practices of Acute Care Nurses, Keshia Ryan Kotula
Improving Therapeutic Communication in Mental Health Nursing: A Quality Improvement Project, Patricia A. Nill
Increasing Perioperative Outpatient Nurses’ Knowledge of Pediatric Anxiety Through Use of a Developed Clinical Guide, Christine Oliver