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Projects from 2019
Perioperative Fluid Management for Elective Colorectal Surgery Patients Utilizing an ERAS Protocol: A Best Practice Recommendation, Callie Bridges and NIcole Mason Walters
Developing a Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity Protocol in a Mississippi Hospital, James Dearman and Terry J. Tieman
A Quality Improvement Project to Determine the Incidence and Prevalence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Best Practice Anesthesia Guidelines, and the Incidence of Perioperative Cardiac and Respiratory Complications After the Implementation of the STOP-BANG Questionnaire, Bradly Diamond, Gregory Guerrier, Cody Holliman, Robert Marrero, and Tyler Nelson
Effective Teaching Modalities in Nurse Anesthesia Pharmacology, Jordan Frey Eldridge and Lane Hebert Bielstein
Cost-Efficiency of Sugammadex Versus Neostigmine/Robinul in Reversing Neuromuscular Blockade, Joel Fryfogle
Evidence-Based Best Practice Policy Recommendation for Postoperative Sore Throat, Corey Gambrell
A Market Analysis of Pay Rates for New Graduate Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Zachary Halliwell
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses' Confidence and Preparedness for Integrated Care, Virginia Lewis
Providing Preventive Health Education and Developing a Referral Policy and Toolkit to Increase Access to Primary Care for Individuals with Mental Illness, Phaedra Mclin and Stephanie Myers
Actualizing Best Care Practices at a Psychiatric Treatment Center to Validate the Asset of an On-Site Electrocardiogram, Pamela Metts
Implementation of a Self-Care and Wellness Educational Program Addressing Job Stress Among Child Protective Service Workers, Natonya Murray
Clinical Preparatory Simulation Project for The University of Southern Mississippi Doctor of Nursing Practice Nurse Anesthesia Program, chigozie ndugba
Increasing Patient Satisfaction Survey Response Rate at an Ambulatory Surgery Center, Carlee Nicholson
Does the Use of an ON-Q Pump Improve Postsurgical Outcomes in Patients with Secondary Chronic Shoulder Pain?: A Retrospective Study, Deborah Thompson-Spencer
Implementation of a Psychiatric Admission Acuity Tool in the Pediatric Behavioral Health Unit, Tyler T. Wansley
A Quality Improvement Project to Assist with the Implementation of an Evidence-Based Adult Sepsis Guideline, Austin Williams
Projects from 2018
Best Practice Policy Recommendation for Neuraxial Anesthesia Skin Antiseptic Solutions, Kyle Adams
Development and Evaluation of an Educational Intervention Regarding Advance Directives in a Native American Population, Donna Alford
Best Practice Policy: Utilizing A Standardized Handoff Tool Postoperatively in an Intensive Care Unit for Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery, Alexandra Bradley
Tools To Increase Compliance and Decrease Mortality Due To Sepsis, Cody F. Carr
Implementation of a Sustainable Peer Mentor Program in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists (SRNAs)”, Kristin Cox
Analysis of Current Practices for Measuring Endotracheal Cuff Pressures, Myisha Jessie Dixon
Referral Policy for Moderate to High-Risk Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients Identified by the STOP-Bang Questionnaire: A Quality Improvement Project, Martha Kate Goforth and Price Roberts
Increasing Cervical Cancer Screening in Hiv Positive Women by Introduction of a Provider Prompted Algorithm Tool: A Quality Improvement Project, Aubri B. Hickman
Practice Management Strategies to Integrate Behavioral Health Care in a Primary Setting, Shameca Hudson
A Quality Improvement Project to Increase Hand Hygiene Opportunities for Anesthesia Providers, Brad Margherio
Following Epidural PCA Use, Do Obstetric Patients Feel Satisfied With Their Pain Control, James McRae
Recommendation for Best Practice of Pulmonary Artery Catheter Placement in Cardiac Surgery Patients, Hayley Nemeth
Continuous Epidural Analgesia for Postoperative Pain Management: A Policy Analysis, Madison Nowell
Intraoperative Ketamine Administration: An Adjunctive Therapy That Reduces Postoperative Pain for Patients Undergoing Spinal Surgery, Brittany Pierce
Utilizing the Stop-Bang Questionnaire as a Preoperative Assessment Tool in Patients Undergoing Endoscopic Procedures, Emily Randle
Drug Diversion Reporting and Response: A Policy Analysis, Lauren Roberts
Elevating the Head of Bed During Preoxygenation for Obese Patients Undergoing General Anesthesia: A Clinical Policy Proposal, Brian F. Seymour Jr.
Decreasing Costs in the Operating Room by Utilizing the Best Laryngoscope for Direct Laryngoscopy, Summer Stone
Developing Cultural Competency in Anesthesia through Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Emma To
Postoperative Pain in Instrumented Spinal Surgery: A Policy for Intraoperative Dexmedetomidine Use, Clinton Whitley
Laryngeal Mask Airway: A Postoperative Sore Throat Clinical Practice Guideline, Logan Williams
Projects from 2017
Implementing Nerve Blocks for Patients Undergoing a Bilateral Mastectomy with Immediate Reconstruction: A Practice Change, Corey Beene Auerswald
Increasing Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists Clinical Self-Efficacy Using Peer Mentoring, Megan Christine Bass
Preoperative Fluid Therapy to Decrease Postoperative Nausea and Vomitting in High Risk Populations: Practice Change Outcomes, Brandi Scarbrough Carmichael
Evaluation of Delivery Methods of Chemical Dependency and Wellness Education, Marissa Coggin
Provider Based Interventions to Mitigate Risk for Opioid Pain Medication Abuse Among Adult Patients in a Primary Care Setting, Sheree Lamara Conley-Donaldson
The Effects of In-Service Education on Workplace Incivility for CRNAs, Tran King
Decreasing Cost in the GI Endoscopy Suite by Utilizing Best Sedation Practices, Casey Brianne Mancini
The Development of a Wayfinding Smart Phone Application as a Large Healthcare Facility Investment Opportunity, Jessie Fortson Marshall
The Effects of Meditation on Perceived Self Efficacy in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Jessica Miley
Administering Dexamethasone Prior to Peripheral Nerve Blocks, Jacob Millwood
Clinical Practice Update on a Temperature Guideline to Decrease Intraoperative Hypothermia in Patients Undergoing General Anesthesia, Ashley Rigdon
Subanesthetic Ketamine for Postoperative Analgesia: An Evidenced-Based Project, Jeremy Vance
Implementation of the Sleep Treatment and Education Program for Students (STEPS) in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Nicolina Marie Vaught
The Use of Culturally Sensitive Education on Organ Donation and Its Impact on Attitudes and Willingness to Donate Organs, James Winters
Projects from 2016
Opioid Use in the Cesarean Section Patient with the Preoperative Administration of Intravenous Acetaminophen, Dana Edwards Bernardo
Development of a Social Marketing Plan to Decrease Long Term Care Nurses Use of Unnecessary Pharmacological Interventions to Address Residents' Behavioral Disturbances, Kela Spikes Bickham
Efficacy of Intravenous Ondansetron in Relieving Nausea/Vomiting and Pruritus Post Epidural Administered Opioids in the Obstetric Patient, Benjamin Stephen Butler
Regional Anesthesia Introduced Into an Emergency/Trauma, Jennifer Bryant Covalt
Oral Carbohydrate Administration Prior to Colorectal Surgery: Practice Change Outcomes and Economic Analysis, Joshua Kendrick Ezelle
Adoption of Perioperative Lidocaine Infusion for the Reduction of Postoperative Pain, Brandon Scott Figueiredo
Evaluating the Likelihood of Use of Bispectral Index Guided Anesthesia as a Strategy to Reduce Postoperative Delirium in Surgical Patients 65 Years of Age or Older, Simon Jack Gibson
Utilizing Culturally Congruent Educational Interventions to Improve Native American Diabetic Outcomes, Laurie Ann Hamilton
Use of a Handoff Communication Tool Between Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Anesthesiologists, and Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurses, Rachel Louise Johnson
Optimizing Anesthesia Providers’ Timing of Administration of Dexamethasone for the Prevention of Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting: Translating Clinical Guidelines Into Practice, Tanner Young Mixon
Reducing Hypotension in Elective Cesarean Section Patients with Administration of Ondansetron Prior to Spinal Anesthesia: A Retrospective Chart Analysis, Linsey Erin Phipps
In the Postoperative Cardiothoracic Surgical Patient Being Mechanically Ventilated, is There a Difference in Outcomes When Comparing Sedation with Dexmedetomidine Versus Propofol?, Benjamin Heinrich Riebesel
The Use of Simulation to Decrease Stress in First Year Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Jared Scott Seymour
Noise: Its Impact in the Operating Room, Brennon Wesley Sloan
A Comparison of the Features and Functions Available in Electronic Health Records, Kathryn Marie Tetreault
Is Current Evidence that Avoidance of Inhalation Agents and Opioids May Decrease Metastasis Strong Enough for CRNAs to Show a Willingness to Change Practice?, Michael Wesley Tillman
The Effects of Tranexamic Acid on Mortality Rate in Trauma Patients Compared to Trauma Patients with No Tranexamic Acid Treatment, Bradley Earl Tolar
Electronic Communication Among Anesthesia Providers, Joseph K. Wells
Fentanyl Administration on Emergence From Surgery and Post Anesthesia Care Unit Discharge Times and Pain Scores, Andrew Ernst Wetzel
Parturient Safety: Proper Positioning Education Prior to Neuraxial Anesthesia, Christina Joy Young
Projects from 2015
In the Surgical Patient Requiring Neuromuscular Blockade, Is There an Increased Incidence of Postoperative Adverse Respiratory Events with Rocuronium or Vecuronium?, Martha Claudine Boos
Intravenous Acetaminophen Reduces Opioid Use for Postoperative Pain in Obese Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Kimberly S. Burks
Evidence-Based Strategies To Minimize Risk For Opioid Pain Medication Misuse Among Patients With Chronic Pain In A Primary Care Setting, Carolyn Diane Coleman
A Mindfulness and Health Promotion Program to Decrease The Perception of Stress and Burnout in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses Who Provide Driect Patient Care To Individuals in Mental Health Units With A Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Type Dementia, LaTarsha Waltronia Bilal Edwards
A Pilot Study of Propofol as an Anti-emetic in Laparoscopic, Gynecologic Surgery Patients, Flem-Flam Aaron Flemister
The Regional Study of Sleep-Related Behaviors of Nurse Anesthetists: Personal and Professional Implications: A Replication Study, Jarrod Fontenelle
Would Not-For-Cause Randomized Drug Testing Reduce the Incidence of Drug Misuse Among Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists?, Katy G. Gavin
Phenylephrine Versus Ephedrine: Safest Vasopressor for the Neonate During Caesarean Section, James S. Hale Jr.
The Use of Peer Mentoring to Decrease Stress in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Elise G. Head
Utilization of a Focus Group to Evaluate the Perceived Stress Levels and Coping Mechanisms of Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Cillora Hicks
Implementation of the Transition to Practice Regulatory Model for Nurse Preceptors in a Rural Setting, Donna Renee Honour