College of Nursing highlights doctoral work, promotes a culture of scholarship
Doctoral Student Project Showcase offers platform for DNP and PhD students to present scholarly work
The University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, in partnership with the Beta Iota Chapter of Sigma, the Nursing Honor Society, is providing a platform for doctoral nursing students to showcase their research. The 5th Doctoral Student Project Showcase will take place virtually on April 15, granting Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students the opportunity to present their work and offer the public an insight into the breadth and quality of student research happening in the college.
Four DNP students and six PhD students who submitted abstracts in three categories— evidence-based practice and quality improvement, research and literature review—were selected to present. Submissions were anonymously scored and selected by UC College of Nursing faculty and Beta Iota members.
Mandi Cafasso, DNP, APRN, CPNP, director of the college's DNP program, hopes the event will encourage nursing students to present their work moving forward.
"As in the previous years, students will benefit from presenting their work in front of a safe audience of peers, faculty and supporters. Additionally, faculty will be able to provide constructive feedback to make presentations stronger in the future. The idea is to foster professional growth and collaboration between PhD and DNP students," Cafasso says.
The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. ET on April 15 and is open to the public. Registration is required. Approximate start times for each presentation are listed in the agenda to offer individuals the flexibility to attend select sessions.
For questions about the event, please contact Gina Britton.
| Time | Project Title | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 5:30 p.m. | Introduction | |
| 5:35 p.m. | Medication Adherence in Cardiovascular Patients: A Qualitative Meta-Synthesis of Perceptions and Experiences | Sura Al Halameh (PhD) |
| 5:44 p.m. | Strategies to Promote Nurse Involvement in Health Policy Development: A Qualitative Study | Islam Banisalman (PhD) |
| 5:53 p.m. | Quality Improvement Project on Implementing Educational Tool to Help Prevent Drug-Drug Interactions Between Antibiotics and Commonly Prescribed Mental Health Drugs | Flora Ajayi (DNP) |
| 6:02 p.m. | Sleepy Nurses: Developing a Training Application to Improve Sleep and Reduce Fatigue | Angela Theil (DNP) |
| 6:11 p.m | The Impact of Ageism on the Sexual Health of Older Adults | Shuo Cao (PhD) |
| 6:20 p.m | A Multifaceted Handwashing Education Plan to Improve Kindergarteners' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices | Amanda Jones (DNP) |
| 6:29 p.m. | Exploring Moral Distress Among Stroke Family Caregivers: A Qualitative Study | Tharaa Anazeh (PhD) |
| 6:38 p.m. | A Scoping Review Exploring the Discourse of Sexual Violence on Social Media | Louisette Abikou (PhD) |
| 6:47 p.m. | Employee Assistance Programs and Their Utilization: A Review of Current Literature | Kera Studer (DNP) |
| 6:56 p.m. | Implementation and Effectiveness of the Labor Care Guide: Determinants, Strategies, and Outcomes | Monica Bugomola (PhD) |
| 7:05 p.m. | Event ends |
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