The MUW Department of Graduate Nursing was established in 1974, and has maintained full nursing accreditation status since its initial accreditation, to offer programs of study leading to the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree.

This collection contains electronically submitted and retrospectively digitized graduate-level theses from the MSN Program. In September 2020, an e-mail notification was sent to alumni to announce the addition of nursing theses to Athena Commons. If you would like to remove your work from Athena Commons, please send an email to: archives@muw.edu

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Theses/Dissertations from 2024

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Awareness of Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Knowledge Among Mississippi College Students, Chesley Alias, Kaylea Byrd, and Kundriay Spencer

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Lung Cancer Screening with Low Dose Computed Tomography in Primary Care, Olivia Bennett, Stephanie Kimber, Myesha Minor, and Merri Frances Warnat

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Health Literacy of Hypertension, Rebecca Buchanan, Rebecca Holman, Rachael Jackson, and Teirra Wynn

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Correlation of Social Media Use and Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression Among College Students, Christy Burns, Dylan Gunter, Jasmine Ivy, April Johnson, and Ramona Turner

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Electronic Health Record Use Among Older Adults in Primary Care, Alianne Dearman, Kosheya Johnson, Santanna Nesbitt, Jessica Sullivan, and Hayden Tranum

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Healthcare Workers' Perception of Workplace Violence, Anna Decker, Rachael Flynn, Brandy Montgomery, and Tyesha Pringle

Theses/Dissertations from 2023

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Primary Care Provider Knowledge and Utilization of the BEERS Criteria for the Prevention and Management of Polypharmacy in the Elderly, Austin Black, Jessica Pippin, and Presley Keel

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Healthcare Providers’ Knowledge and Implementation of Pneumococcal Vaccination Recommendations, Lara Blake and Pam White

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Facilitators and Barriers to Nurse Practitioners’ Full Practice Authority in Primary Care in Mississippi, Brittany Bowen, Clare Burnett, and Katie Robertson

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Female College Students’ Knowledge of Hormonal Contraception Options and the Associated Risks and Side Effects, Erin Burton, Amber Chancellor, Barbara Ezell, Lauryn Hicks, and Karla Jernigan

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Screening for Social Determinants of Health in Primary Care, Sarabeth Lee Clark, Mallori McBryde, Taylor Smith, and Lauren Sullivan

Theses/Dissertations from 2022

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Screening for Caregiver Role Strain Among Primary Care Providers, Harlie Chandler, Katherine Jones, Jade Sullivan, Kayla Thomas, and Monica Williams

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Freshman 15: Knowledge and Perceptions of Obesity Among College Students in the Southeastern United States, Kirsten Cox, John Lewis, and Jenny Rogers

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Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) by Primary Care Providers in Mississippi, Kimberly S. Fernando, Claire E. Harrelson, Alisha D. Jones, Kasey M. Rowley, and Reagan L. Walker

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Vaping Prevalence Among College Students and Their Knowledge of the Associated Risk of Vaping, Alicia P. Harris, Sarah V. Allman, Laura L. Guidry, and Leah H. Nabors

Theses/Dissertations from 2021

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Implementation of the 2017 AHA Guidelines by Primary Care Providers in Managing Elevated Blood Pressure a Modifiable Risk Factor of Stroke, Chelsi Archie, Chelsea Bullock, Nekesha Johnson, and Elizabeth Lishman

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Nurse Practitioners’ Knowledge and Perceptions Regarding Substance Use, Audrey Bailey, Paden Dawkins, Amber Hankins, and Erin McKinney

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Syphilis Screening Among Primary Care Providers, Sarah Christian, Nikki Franklin, Seth Stuart, Casey Tramel, and Sereka Walker

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Knowledge of the 2017 American Heart Association Hypertension Guidelines, Kelsey Creel, Kristan Kelly, and Linda Turner

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Parental Knowledge of Pediatric Car Seat Safety Recommendations, Stephanie Edwards, Erica Elkin, Danley Herring, Maggie Hyer, and Joni Stewart

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A Survey of Primary Care Providers’ Strategies to Affect Influenza Vaccination Rates, Jennifer Moffett, Tracy Mitchell, and Vera Simmons

Theses/Dissertations from 2020

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Are Advanced Practice Registered Nurses In Mississippi Participating In Practices That Advocate The Nursing Profession, Sarah Adams, Melanie Bush, Lacy Estes, Lisa King, and Paige Long

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Knowledge Deficit Of Patients Regarding Organ Donation In The Primary Healthcare Setting, Emily Anders, Kayla Jenkins, Michelle Rainey, and Caitlyn Tennyson

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College Students' Knowledge Of Human Immunodeficiency Virus And Willingness To Participate In Screening, Alison Campbell, Aar'rin McDougal, Eritiki Morris, Nekesha Johnson, and Laura K. Nipper

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Patient Knowledge And Perception Regarding Antibiotic Misuse In Primary Care, Aimee Cockerham, Megan McDaniel, Hannah McMillin, Kelly Nash, and April Robinson

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An Assessment Of The Utilization Of Geriatric Depression Screenings In Primary Care Providers, Ashleigh Flora, Devi Moon, Tiffine Prisock, Shelby Reeves, and Rachel Romero

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Assessment Of Prediabetes Testing Practices Among Primary Care Providers In Mississippi, Blake McCaulley, Marlana McFarland, Erica Mosley, Yvette Munn, and Lindsay Wynne

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Utilization Of Genetic Screening Practices By Primary Care Providers For Individuals With Increased Risks For Alzheimer’S Disease, Cindy R. Quinn, Mallory Stockstill, Lucy Barnes, Jalisha Brown, and Angela Reeves

Theses/Dissertations from 2019

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Mississippi Nurse Practitioners Utilization of Prescription Monitoring Program and the Reduction of Controlled Substances, Michaeline Bailey, Chelsea Lyle, Rhagen Nelson, and Kristin Patterson

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Are Health Care Providers Educating 1 heir Patients on Proper Storage and Disposal of Electronic Nicotine Devices?, Larisa Bell, Shada Breeze Chunn, Kaitlyn Smith, and Tammy Steele

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Management Practices Among Primary Care Providers in Northern Mississippi, Jennifer Bolen, Grace Henson, Sabrina McClain, Al Rayburn, and Benjamin Spencer

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Knowledge of Women of Childbearing Age Regarding Preconception Counseling, Allison Britt, Shelby Jackson, Jessica McGee, and Jenna Pugh

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Compliance of primary care providers with knee osteoarthritis guidelines, Komalben Desai, Catherine Elridge, Ashley Barber, and Melissa Floyd

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Recombinant Zoster Vaccine (Shingrix) Knowledge And Practices of Primary Care Providers in Mississippi, Leigh Gault, Casie Brown, Mackinzie Lee, and Kimberly Word

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Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention: Healthcare Provider Knowledge and Self-Reported Practice, Lydia Ruth Rice, Mari Caitlyne Minga, Laken Fulcher, and Eric Yarborough

Theses/Dissertations from 2018

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Confidence Level Of Primary Care Providers In Authorizing Athletic Return-To-Play, Cassie L. Austin, Laura H. Flippin, Cody R. Gullick, William J. Hodentott, Camille W. Lott, and Hillary B. Lott

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Barriers To The Administration Of The Influenza Vaccine, Lauren Babb, Heather Bishop, Carrie Dozier, Renea Hopple, Hannah Marlin, and Jennifer Sartin

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Early Detection Of Mild Cognitive Impairment In Older Adults Through The Use Of Annual Screening In The Primary Care Setting, Jordan Fulcher, Donald Tisdale, Charles Knapp, Jessica Mann, and Kayla McMorise

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Antibiotic Stewardship Among Primary Care Providers In Mississippi, Foley D. Graham, Hayden S. Kilgore, Kali D. Rogers, Sierra G. Cain, Brittany D. Dickerson, and Kayla L. Warner

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Implementation Of The Eighth Joint National Committee Guidelines Of Hypertension By The Primary Care Provider, Emily J. Stidham, Meagan Z. Hillhouse, Haley J. Murphy, Shelly R. Parker, Elaina A. Ponder, and Lauren A. Tutor

Theses/Dissertations from 2017

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Cognitive Screening Practices Of Primary Care Providers In Mississippi, Andrea Branch

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Opioid And Naloxone Prescribing Practices In Mississippi, Rebecca Brown, Brittany Clayton, Alissa Damiens, Natalie Keyes, Gary A. McPherson, and Anna E. Wiygul

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Knowledge And Beliefs Of Parents Of Young Athletes Regarding Sports-Related Overuse Injuries, Kathryn C. Carroll

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Influenza Vaccination Of The Older Adult Patient And Documentation By The Healthcare Provider, Victoria Ashley Ford, Suzanne Cox, Lisa Gatwood, and Jeff Moffett

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Providers' Use Of Standards Of Care For Methicillin Resistant Staphlyococcus Aureus Abcesses, Victoria Ashley Ford, Suzanne Cox, Lisa Gatwood, and Jeff Moffett

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College Students’ Knowledge Of Human Papillomavirus, Knowledge Of Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Series, And Their Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Compliance, Shelley Hamblin

Theses/Dissertations from 2013

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Healthcare Providers Monitoring Of Serum Potassium Levels In The Treatment Of Heart Failure, Sara Burwell, Megan Chaney, and Corey Shoemaker

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Influenza Vaccination Of The Older Adult Patient And Documentation By The Healthcare Provider, Sara Burwell, Megan Chaney, and Corey Shoemaker

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Healthcare Providers Monitoring Of Serum Potassium Levels In The Treatment Of Heart Failure, Lori Duke and Cindy Patrick

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Suicide Screening In Primary Care With Patients Diagnosed With Depression, Lori Duke and Cindy Patrick

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Healthcare Provider'S Adherence To The Centers For Disease Control And Prevention'S Guidelines Regarding The Human Papillomavirus Vaccine In Males, Thomas Fisher, Lori Barkley, and Tawanda Johnson

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Suicide Screening In Primary Care With Patients Diagnosed With Depression, Thomas Fisher, Lori Barkley, and Tawanda Johnson

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Healthcare Provider'S Adherence To The Centers For Disease Control And Prevention'S Guidelines Regarding The Human Papillomavirus Vaccine In Males, Lacey Gullick and Kevin Miller

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Tetanus, Diphtheria, And Pertussis Screening And Pertussis Prevention Throughout The Age Span, Lacey Gullick and Kevin Miller

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Are Health Care Providers Following Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines For The Screening, Diagnosis And Treatment Of Childhood Obesity?, Cara Harris and Thu Tran

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Tetanus, Diphtheria, And Pertussis Screening And Pertussis Prevention Throughout The Age Span, Cara Harris and Thu Tran

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Co-Morbidities Associated With Adult Obesity In Mississippi, Richmond Lachney

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Are Health Care Providers Following Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines for the Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Childhood Obesity?, Alena Lester, Christian Allison, and Teresa Gail Harris

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Managing Congestive Heart Failure : A Study Comparing The Management Provided By A Cardiologist, Family Physician And Nurse Practitioner, Alena Lester, Christian Allison, and Teresa Gail Harris

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Healthcare Provider Adherence To Asthma Education Guidelines, Jill Lyle, Misti Garnett, and Lisa Hayes

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Managing Congestive Heart Failure : A Study Comparing The Management Provided By A Cardiologist, Family Physician And Nurse Practitioner, Jill Lyle, Misti Garnett, and Lisa Hayes

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Adherence To Guidelines For The Screening And Treatment Of Vitamin D Deficiency In Elderly Patients, Kelly Massey, Rebekah Overstreet, and Franklin Golden

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Healthcare Provider Adherence To Asthma Education Guidelines, Kelly Massey, Rebekah Overstreet, and Franklin Golden

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Adherence To Guidelines For The Screening And Treatment Of Vitamin D Deficiency In Elderly Patients, Alyssa Simmons and Mary Williams

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Primary Care Management Of Type 2 Diabetic Patients With Dyslipidemia According To Ncep Atp Iii Guidelines, Alyssa Simmons and Mary Williams

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Primary Care Management Of Type 2 Diabetic Patients With Dyslipidemia According To Ncep Atp Iii Guidelines, Kate Totty, Nancy Grissom, and Shannon Weathers

Theses/Dissertations from 2012

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A Change In Pre-Participation Exam Guidelines For Student Athletes In The State Of Mississippi, Alisha Tenhet

Theses/Dissertations from 2007

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An Analysis Of Providers' Practices Regarding Smoking Cessation, Laurie Fowler

Theses/Dissertations from 2006

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Quality Of Life In Men With Prostate Cancer, Pamela Lott Baird

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Evidenced Based Practice Considerations Regarding Rural Health And Access To Care, Amy S. Benjamin

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The Current Level Of Nursing Knowledge Regarding The Management Of Cardiovascular Disease In Postmenopausal Women, Lynda Smith Hardin

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The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In The Use Of Homeopathy In Healthcare, Misty Mathis Harris

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The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In Health Promotion During Pregnancy, Sarah Elizabeth Hendrix

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Role Of The Nurse Practitioner: Health Promotion And Education In Teenage Pregnancy Prevention, Alissa Anne Hood

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The Role Of The Nurse Pracitioner In End Of Life Care, Caryn Alison Johnson

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The Role Of Advanced Nurse Practitioner In Health Promotion And Disease Prevention Of Obesity In Children, Pamela Johnson

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Patient Satisfaction With Nurse Practitioner Care In Telemergency, Melissa Henry King

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Youth Soccer Intervention For Childhood Overweight In Mississippi, Robert A. Leach D.C.

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Effect Of Health Disparities On African American Clients, Sonia L. McClinton

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The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner Regarding The Promotion Of Health In Childhood Obesity, Joanna R. McCollum

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Evidence-Based Practice Perspective Of The Effects On Intuition On Clinical Practice As Perceived By The Nurse Practitioner, James Darnell McIntyre

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The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In A Perioperative Setting, James Darnell McIntyre

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Patient Satisfaction With The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner, Michael Collins Nelms

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The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In A Perioperative Setting, Michael Collins Nelms

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An Evidence Based Practice Perspective Regarding The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In Men'S Health Promotion, Ronald Anthony Perkins

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The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In Providing Supportive Care To Patients With Migraine Headaches, Kala White Phillips

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Autonomy As It Relates To The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner, James A. Ray

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Patient Satisfaction With The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner, Michelle Rosamond Rice

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The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In Health Promotion And Childhood Obesity, Michelle Rosamond Rice

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An Evidence Based Practice Perspective Regarding The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In Access To Mental Health Care, Alvin Terry Ricks Jr.

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An Evidenced Based Practice Perspective Regarding The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In Disaster Preparedness And Education, Angeles Lynn Russell Bayou

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Glaucoma And Quality Of Life And The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner, Jennifer Fitzgerald Stanton

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The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In Health Promotion And Childhood Obesity, Jennifer Fitzgerald Stanton

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The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In End Of Life Care, C'sara R. Strong

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The Relationship Between The Health Behaviors Of Female University Freshmen And Their Academic Success, Courtney Taylor

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An Evidence Based Practice Perspective In Effects Of Spirituality On Health Outcomes, Jessica Heard Walling

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Evidence-Based Practice Considerations For The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In Promoting Resilience, Amanda M. Weeks

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Glaucoma And Quality Of Life And The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner, Lesleigh Norris Wilbourbe

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Providers' Use Of Standards Of Care For Methicillin Resistant Staphlyococcus Aureus Abcesses, Lesleigh Norris Wilbourbe

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The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In Support Of Families Experiencing Chronic Sorrow, Teresa Ann Wood