The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Post Masters MSN to DNP degree is a practice-focused doctorate designed for expert advanced practice nurses and nurse executives. This is a collection of dissertations written by Otterbein University DNP students.
Most theses and dissertations completed after 2014 are included in Digital Commons @ Otterbein. Search the Library catalog to locate theses and dissertations completed prior to 2014.
Note to Otterbein Alumni: If you completed a thesis or dissertation as part of your graduate coursework at Otterbein University and would like us to add it to Digital Commons @ Otterbein, please email library@otterbein.edu.Doctoral Scholarly Projects from 2019
Poster: Toward Expert Consensus on Guidelines for the Use of Yoga in the Treatment of Anxiety in Children and Adolescents, Laura J. Abels, DNP, Nursing
Toward expert consensus on guidelines for the use of Yoga in the treatment of anxiety in children and adolescents., Laura J. Abels, DNP, Nursing
Poster: The Opioid Epidemic: Assessment of Primary Prevention Interventions in Muskingum County Public Schools, Terra Armstead, DNP, Nursing
The Opioid Epidemic: Assessment of Primary Prevention Interventions in Muskingum County Public Schools, Terra Armstead, DNP, Nursing
Creating Voice in School Nurses through Increasing Self-efficacy, Kate King, DNP, Nursing
Poster: Creating Voice in School Nurses through Increasing Self-efficacy, Kate King, DNP, Nursing
Malignant Hypothermia Preparedness for Labor and Delivery Nurses, Patricia Rabinowitz, DNP, Nursing
Poster: Malignant Hyperthermia Preparedness for Labor and Delivery Nurses, Patricia Rabinowitz, DNP, Nursing
Increasing Awareness of Proper Disposal Practices of Unwanted Household Medications in Muskingum County, Ohio, Joseph Shaeffer, DNP, Nursing
Poster: Increasing Awareness of Proper Disposal Practices of Unwanted Household Medications in Muskingum County, Ohio, Joseph Shaeffer, DNP, Nursing
Evidence-Based Practice Self-Efficacy and Outcome Expectancy in the Nurse Resident, Amy L. Smith, DNP, Nursing
Poster: Self-Efficacy and Outcome Expectancy in the Nurse Resident, Amy L. Smith, DNP, Nursing
Doctoral Scholarly Projects from 2018
Impact of Student Nurses' Clinical on the Workload of RN's on a Medical-Surgical Unit of a Critical Access Hospital, Reta Hamilton, DNP, Nursing
Nursing Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Trans* and Gender-Nonconforming Patients, Christine Humphrey, DNP, Nursing
Poster: Nursing Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Trans* and Gender-Nonconforming Patients, Christine Humphrey, DNP, Nursing
Doctoral Scholarly Projects from 2017
Succession Planning and the Identification of Future Perioperative Leaders: A Mixed Methods Study, Donna J. Doyle, DNP, RN, CNOR, NE-BC, DNP, Nursing
Communication Strategies for the School Nurse Mentor: A pilot training program, Amy Hotler DNP, RN, LSN, APHN-BC, DNP, Nursing
Poster: Communication strategies for the school nurse mentor: A pilot training program, Amy Hotler DNP, RN, LSN, APHN-BC, DNP, Nursing
Nasal Spray Can Save Lives: Engaging Emergency Department Nurses in the Provision of Naloxone Nasal Spray to High Risk Patients, Paula Kobelt, DNP, Nursing
Innovative Access to Integrative Health Education for Advanced Practice Nurse: A Pilot Project, Melinda McGaughy, DNP, Nursing
Staff Nurse Perception of Professional Role Modeling for Student Nurses in the Clinical Learning Environment, Tamara Montgomery, DNP, Nursing
Prevention of Overuse Injuries in High School Athletes, Edna H. Wright, DNP, Nursing
Doctoral Scholarly Projects from 2016
Improving healthcare provider knowledge in acute and primary transgender health needs: The implementation of a clinical education program with urgent care and emergency room staff and providers, Tonia Lower, DNP, Nursing
Assessment of Air Force Providers’ Adherence to Overweight and Obesity Guidelines, Dale Harrell, DNP, Nursing
Increasing Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates in a Rural Health Clinic through Practice Change, Kirsten S. Johanson, DNP, Nursing
Correlation of Health Related Quality of Life and Health Literacy Levels in Patients with Heart Failure, Deana J. Batross, DNP, Nursing
Enhancing Interest and Knowledge of How to Start a Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic, Kami S. Campbell, DNP, Nursing
Factors Influencing Participation in Screening Mammography Among Rural Women, Kelly Colliver, DNP, Nursing
Nursing Perception of Psychogenic Nonepileptic Spells: Improving Patient Outcomes, Amanda J. Cramer, DNP, Nursing
The Nurse Executive Role in Implementing Evidence Based Practice (EBP) at the Point of Care, Kimberly Ann Malcolm Mrs., DNP, Nursing
Implementation Of An Educational Session to Improve Compliance Of Reporting Medication Errors And Near Misses Among Anesthesia Providers, Kacy C. Ballard 3679424, DNP, Nursing
Doctoral Scholarly Projects from 2015
The Contemporary Use of Nurse Practitioners in U.S. Emergency Departments, Jeffrey L. Bevan, DNP, Nursing
Advocacy: A Vital Step in Attaining Full Practice Authority for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Mandi Cafasso, DNP, Nursing
Development of a Personalized Education Program Based on an Assessment of Knowledge of Coronary Heart Disease and Risk Factors in a Filipino-American Community in New York City, Mervin David, DNP, Nursing
ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSES KNOWLEDGE AND USE OF FALL PREVENTION GUIDELINES, Katherine Hays, DNP, Nursing
Promoting Oral Health Knowledge in African American College Students, Terri Huff-Simmons, DNP, Nursing
Improving Vaccination Compliance among Amish Children in Knox County, Ohio, Laura J. Segraves, DNP, Nursing
Implementation of Educational Program for Nurses to Improve Knowledge and Use of Discharge Planning Best Practices, Eric C. Snyder, DNP, Nursing
Improving Patient Satisfaction after Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty Using Nurse Practitioner-Driven Preoperative Education, Jennifer A. White, DNP, Nursing
An Evaluation of Patient Satisfaction with Telephone Follow-up in an Urgent Care, Audia L. Ellis, DNP, Nursing
Diabetes Distress: Transforming a Practice, Goff M. Jeannie, DNP, Nursing
Doctoral Scholarly Projects from 2014
Prevention, Recognition, and Treatment of Pediatric Obesity in the Ambulatory Care Setting, Susan Farrus-Brown, DNP, Nursing
Assessment of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury By Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Mary Lou Garey, DNP, Nursing
Paramedic Students' Perceived Self-Efficacy at Airway Management, Holly Herron, DNP, Nursing
Attitudes and Beliefs of Registered Nurses About the Process of Changing to an Electronic Medical Record in a Community Hospital: A Mixed Method Investigation, Roberta Jo Myers, DNP, Nursing