Submissions from 2025
Igniting the Spark: EBP for Novice Nurses, Diane S. Kramer and Sandra Y. Bastidas
Sustainable Bedside Shift Report: A Multi-Prong Approach, Lourdes C. Castaneda, Diane S. Kramer, Shelli Anne Marie Chernesky, Catherina Chang Martinez, Harold Girado, and Yessenia Muniz
Unmasking Bias: A Call to Action for All Nurses, Diane S. Kramer and Victoria Y. McCue
Exploring the Effect of Simulation on Nurses’ Knowledge, Skills, and Confidence with Providing Post-Fetal Death Support to Bereaved Parents, Monique Scholine, Donna Davis, Shannon Zalewski, Sandria Jamieson, Kettia Antoine, Nicole Adokou, Kristi Vargo, Janelle Diaz, Erin Franklin, and Natalie Bermudez
Community Health Hub RN Effect on CHD Risk Reduction, Simone Cheong, Angela Arocha, Cristina Brito, Cynthia Umana, Roberto Alex Romano, Dr. Arvinder Singh, and Catherina Chang Martinez
Evidence-based Clinical Audits Translate to Improved Patient Outcome, Kristina Perez
Examining the Associations between Job Embeddedness and Intent to Stay in Acute Care Registered Nurses: A Replication Study, Eva Mitra; Gen Crespo; Bryan Blancaflor; Andrea Solorzano; and Natalie Bermudez PhD, RN, EBP-C
Improving Hand Hygiene Compliance Through Electronic Monitoring, Ruth Navarro; Lupe Almaguer; Andrea Tilleman; Ayesha Pacheco; Sebastian Zuluaga PhD, RN, EBP-C; Bianca De La Barra; and Hector Vega
Integrating Strategic Learning to Enhance Clinical Outcomes, Katrina Collazo De Armas
Lantern at the End of the Tunnel: Leveraging a Magnet Culture, Marisel Perigo and Stephanie Ulloa
Leveraging Antimicrobial Compliance to Prevent Surgical Site Infection in Community Hospital: A Quality Initiative, Rupa Seetharamaiah, Arlyn Cua, and Eva Mitra
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Adjust Staffing Levels in the Emergency Department, Marisel Perigo and Haydee Fernandez
Multifactorial Approach to Falls Prevention with Inclusion of Morse Fall Scores & Artificial Intelligence Technology, Ruth Navarro, Andrea Tilleman, Lupe Almaguer, Grace Aguilera, Kristina Diaz-Rivas, Yesenia Perez, Alex Vanegas, Jessica Amigot, and Janet Ruiz
Music Therapy as Pain Management Alternative in PACU, Ricardo Diaz
Retrospectively Exploring Differences, Relationships, and Predictors associated with the Bedside Mobility Assessment Tool and Patient Outcomes, Sandra Torres; Nicole Boswell; Sigrid Somarriba; Simone Cheong; and Natalie Bermudez PhD, RN, EBP-C
Role of Stroke Team in Improving Stroke Education, Joanne Aberilla and Joanna Otaola
The Triple A Comprehensive Fall Prevention Program, Joanne Aberilla and Janet Maloney
Using Turn Teams to Prevent Hospital Acquired Pressure Injuries” for an Evidence-Based Practice, Melanie Sosa and Andrea Tilleman
VTE Prophylaxis Concurrent Review Impacts PSI-12 Outcome, Gen Crespo, Daisy Mora, Sonia George, and Yenny Giraldo
Workplace Violence: Clinical Nurse Impacts Feeling Safe through Evidence-Based Practice, Kristina Perez
Addressing End-of-Life Care Education Gaps for Registered Nurses: A Quality Improvement Project, Alejandra Angel and Mayra Villalba
A Retrospective Evaluation of Real-Time, Nurse-Directed Clinical Decision Support Alerts for aPTT Results and Heparin Titration: Impact on Timely Heparin Adjustments in a Nurse-Managed Protocol, Javed Umar, Kristina Lee, Jonathan Choukroun, Arvinder Singh, Anshul Saxena, and Lara Arias
Clinical Nurse Educator Bootcamp: The Formation of a Purposeful Mindset, Diansy Gonzalez and Joi Canton
Examining the Associations between Job Embeddedness and Intent to Stay in Acute Care Registered Nurses: A Replication Study, Eva Mitra; Gen Crespo; Bryan Blancaflor; Andrea Solorzano; and Natalie Bermudez PhD, RN, EBP-C
"How Sweet Are You?": A Practice Improvement Project on Diabetes Management, Christina Barrera, Gloria Gamboa, Anouse Guillaume, and Deisi Perez
ICU APRNs to the Rescue, Ana Cabrera
Improving Newborn Thermoregulation Through Immersion Swaddle Bathing, Carey B. Acosta, Paloma Casemeiro, and Veronica Lopez
Improving Observation Hours via A Nurse Driven Approach, Maria Menendez, Nimsi Espaillat-Paulino, Dawn Rudasill, Aracely Olvera, and Maria Carrillo
Postpartum Access & Continuity of Care, Mayleni Perez
Pressure Injury Prevention on Orthopedic Patients, Maria Ramirez, Candace McLaughlin, and Lisseth Lugones
Retrospectively Exploring Differences, Relationships, and Predictors associated with the Bedside Mobility Assessment Tool and Patient Outcomes, Sandra Torres, Angela Ramirez, Nicole Boswell, Sigrid Somarriba, Simone Cheong, and Natalie Bermudez
Role of Stroke Team in Improving Stroke Education, Joanne Aberilla
The Triple A Comprehensive Fall Prevention Program, Joanne Aberilla and Janet Maloney
Unmasking Bias: A Call to Action for All Nurses, Diane Kramer, Victoria Y. McCue, Anshul Saxena, Nicole Burks, Patricia Russell, and Jeanette Deniz
Improving Hand Hygiene Compliance Through Electronic Monitoring, Ruth Navarro, Lupe Almaguer, Andrea Tilleman, Ayesha Pacheco, Sebastian Zuluaga, Bianca De La Barra, and Hector Vega
Multifactorial Approach to Falls Prevention with Inclusion of Morse Fall Scores & Artificial Intelligence Technology, Ruth Navarro, Andrea Tilleman, Lupe Almaguer, Grace Aguilera, Kristina Diaz-Rivas, Yesenia Quintero, Alex Vanegas, and Jessica Amigot
Using Turn Teams to Prevent Hospital Acquired Pressure Injuries, Melanie Sosa and Andrea Tilleman
Nursing Advocacy Reduces Surgical Site Infections Related to Anastomotic Leak and Incidental Colon Lacerations, Claudia Chanes and Zebina Rodger
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Adjust Staffing Levels in the Emergency Department, Marisel Perigo and Haydee Fernandez
Workplace Violence: Clinical Nurse Impacts Feeling Safe through Evidence-Based Practice, Kristina Perez
Mycobacterium immunogenum-Induced Thrombocytopenia, Sandra Sepulveda and Marco Ruiz-Andia
Submissions from 2024
Antenatal Lactation Education an EBP Approach to Improve Exclusivity of Breastfeeding, Maureen Pahl, Johana Porto Carrero, Dina Victor, Mabel Sosa, Sarah Lopez-Calleja, Clauville Eversley, and Beth Ann Fraser Ottey
A Warm Welcome: The Role of Care Packages in Patients Experience and Well Being, Isabel Velar, Marisol Aviles, Rachelle Mombrun, and Bianca Porras
Code Crimson OB – To Improve Maternal Outcomes, Colleen Rodriguez, Elizabeth Barrers, Leah Williams-Jones, Mercy Banaszak, and Leonor Ruiz
Confusion Assessment Method-ICU Performance Improvement Project, Amanda Morales, Jennifer Alonso, Stephanie Benavides, Kristina Bourne, Lauren Busse, Michelle Delgado, Michael Ferrer, Jackie Mathelier, Amanda McGiboney, Katie Moggio, Daphne Pierre, Patricia Rios, and Jose Veliz Otero
Enhancing Bariatric Patient Outcomes with Patient Education, Ilda I. Corea, Adrianna Matilla, Gaileen Quammie, Monica Chavez, Yunisleidis Puentes Villar, Maria Villafuerte, and Rey Hernandez
Homeward Bound Family-Centered Initiative: A Best Practice through Florida Perineal Quality Council, Jessica Vinuela, Amaris Fabelo, and Christina Palmer
Hospital Onset Bacteremia: Infection Prevention Strategy Through a Peripheral Intravenous Checklist, Marian Ramos, Frank Boza, Brooke Marin, Patty Castillo, Osvaldo Navarro, Cecile Manahan, Yassel Diaz Matos, and Uche Fernes
Implementation of Medication Pamphlet to Improve Communication Regarding Medications, Yekaterina Ilina, Stephanie Nunez, and Yvonne Zapata
Improve HCAHPS Percent "Response of Hosp Staff Domain" on 4P: A nurse led project, Raquel Blanco, Vanessa Bombiella, Kei Berlin, and George Williams Jr.
Improve Patient Satisfaction (HCAHPS) Scores For Understanding Managing their Health, Medication Purpose & Side Effects on 5P, Anabel Caceres Perez, Wendy Gil, Idalmi Hernandez Estevez, Wendy Lopez, Wendy Perez, Luis Rivera, Antonia Boniche, Florence Livingston, and Sariah Battle
Improving Patient Satisfaction through Effective Communication in the Clinical Decision Unit (CDU), Laura Charite, Angel Thomas, and Vicky Wheeler
Improving Quality Adding a Night-Shift Resource Nurse, Marian Ramos, Patty Castillo, Uche Fernes, Wesline Roberty, and Dana Lee
Patient Satisfaction with "Staff Work Together to Take Care of You” in the Emergency Department, Ana Touza, Kenneth Ocampo, Susan Pangilinan, Silvia Clark, and Delilah Cetoute
Postpartum Access & Continuity of Care (PACC), Ashley Hurtado, Susan Chandler, Geraldine Lamoglia, Suzy Coleto, and Guiuliana Mazzotti
Prevention of Barotrauma During Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment in OP Hyperbaric/ Wound Care Center, Pat Simms, Diana Ansuarez, Maribel Movilla, Silvia Montes, Julio Sierra, Esther Raphael, David Prada, and Frank Patino
Reduce Percent Incorrect Documentation of Surgical Wound Classification to Zero, Mara Berman, Andrea Porter, and Cam Kha
Respectful Maternity Care Overcoming Maternal Health Disparities, Deborah Pol, Jennifer Machado, Sarah Fallon, and Leslie-Ann Kirindongo
Team Admission Approach: Improve Percent "Staff Works together care for you", Gaudy Soljour, Duclos Philippe, Norma Cruz-Handy, and Angela Castillo
Addressing End-of-Life Care Education Gaps for Registered Nurses: A Quality Improvement Project, Mayra Villalba, Alejandra Angel, and Arvinder Singh
A Multi-Pronged Collaborative Approach to Harness the Implementation and Sustainability of Bedside Shift Report, Diane s. Kramer, Lourdes C. Castaneda, Catherina Chang Martinez, Shelli A. Chernesky, Lisette Hurtado, Harold Girado, and Yessenia Muniz
Beyond “C”: A Nurse Navigator-Led Education Project to Increase Survivorship Referrals and Cancer Survivorship Attendance, Carem Irma Costa Castro, Morgan Nestingen, Tania Silva Santos, Pamela DeLongchamp, Luz Morales, Barbara Quintana, Marguerite Rowell, Merly Alonso, and Natalie Bermudez
Building a Meditation Room to Improve Critical Care Nurse’s Work Environment: An Evidence-Based Practice Project, Jennifer Alonso, Daphne Pierre, Stephanie Wald, and Stephen Breazeale
Challenging a Sacred Cow: Implementing Clear Liquids During Labor, Paloma Casemeiro, Carey B. Acosta, and Judith E. Bowling
Effects of the Low-Dose, High-Frequency Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Education on Nurses’ Competency and Confidence, Claudia C. Sabogal-Rodriguez
Exploring Intensive Care Registered Nurses’ Perceptions of the Family Support Person during Family-Witnessed Resuscitation, Carmen Petersen, Martha O. Morales, and Natalie Bermudez
Exploring Relationships and Predictors of Job Embeddedness and Intent to Stay in Acute Care Registered Nurses, Nada Wakim, Myriam Bigaud-Ambroise, Laurie Cogar, and Natalie Bermudez
Impact of an Interdisciplinary Team on Patients Seen at a Heart Failure Clinic, Nilda Pelegrino, Faaria Quadri, Elaina Rosario, Jacqualine Igwe, Sandra Chaparro, Lourdes Labrada, Sara Panella, Maria Pulido, Stephen Breazeale, and Zhenwei Zhang
Improving Mobility in Acute Care Patients with a Mobility Technician: A Quality Improvement Pilot Project, Oscar A. Acosta, Erin Shea, Madelyn Lliteras, Mary B. Gomes, Tiffany D. Baker, and Catherina Chang Martinez
Nurse-led Advocacy in Reducing 30-Day Readmission Rates for Heart Failure Patients with Reduced Ejection Fraction, Lourdes M. Talavera, Madeleine Turco, Hector Gonzalez, Catherina Chang Martinez, Daniela Wintersteen, Stephanie Villadamigo, Alexandra Palau, Maria L. Perez, Cindy Delgado, Stephani Cardona, Christina Davis, Gustavo Ramirez, Marta Larranaga, Betty Muniz, and Jessica G. Bundy
Retrospectively Exploring Differences, Relationships, and Predictors associated with the Bedside Mobility Assessment Tool and Patient Outcomes, Sandra Torres, Angela Ramirez, Nicole Boswell, Sigrid Somarriba, Simone Cheong, and Natalie Bermudez
Improving Hand Hygiene Compliance Through Electronic Monitoring, Ruth Navarro, Lupe Almaguer, Andrea Tilleman, Ayesha Pacheco, Sebastian Zuluaga, Bianca De La Barra, and Hector Vega
Meningioma: International Consortium on Meningiomas consensus review on scientific advances & treatment paradigms for clinicians, researchers, and patients, Michael McDermott
Accurate Weight Documentation and its Impact on Medication Administration, Doroty Dessalines
Improving Sepsis Bundle Compliance in The Emergency Department (ED), Sara Caldwell and Michael Zonak
Improving Transfusion Record Documentation, Peggy Benenati, Kimberly Cerri, Stephen Golding, Rita Kyada, Elisabeth Bernabe, Courtney Roseberry, Monique Scholine, and Fiordaliza Croge
Neonatal Resuscitation Readiness, Shannon Zalewski and Erin M. Franklin
The Effect of Simulation on Nurses’ Knowledge, Skills, and Confidence with Providing Post-Fetal Death Support to Bereaved Parents, Monique Scholine; Donna Davis; Shannon Zalewski; Sandria Jamieson; Kettia Antoine; Nicole Adokou; Kristi Vargo; Janelle Diaz; Erin M. Franklin; and Natalie Bermudez PhD, RN, EBP-C
Exploring Intensive Care Registered Nurses’ Perceptions of the Family Support Person during Family-Witnessed Resuscitation, Carmen Petersen; Martha Morales; and Natalie Bermudez PhD, RN, EBP-C
Improving Delirium Screening Using the Stanford Proxy Test for Delirium, Phoebe Yeung
Exploring Bedside Mobility Assessment Tool Impact on Patient Outcomes, Sandra Torres, Angela Ramirez, Nicole Boswell, Sigrid Somarriba, Simone Cheong, and Natalie Bermudez
The Association of Asthma and Metabolic Dysfunction With Outcomes of Hospitalized Patients With COVID-19, Donna Lee Armaignac
Improving Hand Hygiene Compliance through Electronic Monitoring System, Ruth Navarro, Lupe Almaguer, Andrea Tilleman, Ayesha Pacheco, Sebastian Zuluaga, Bianca De La Barra, and Hector Vega
Evidence-Based Clinical Audits Translate to Improved Patient Outcome, Kristy Perez
Implementing Evidence-Based Practices in Nursing: A Focus on Bedside Shift Reporting, Lourdes Castaneda, Diane Kramer, Shelli Chernesky, Lisette Hurtado, Catherina Chang Martinez, Harold Girado, and Yessenia Muniz
Rapid Response Team Debrief Restructure and Pause: A Quality Improvement Pilot Project, Yannick Odiete
Digital Smart Room: Nurse-Led Innovation Implementation, Jessica Hucey Nua
Lessening Nurses' Burden: AI Enhanced Fall Risk Prediction, Joanne Aberilla and Andrea Tilleman
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Adjust Staffing Levels in the Emergency Department, Marisel Perigo and Haydee Fernandez
Preparing for Day Zero: Examining the Effects and Lived Experiences of Participating in the Ceremony of Hope as a Religious Coping Intervention among Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Patients, David Stackhouse, Shelli Chernesky, Sammy Alvero, Karla Ruiz Tamayo, Denise Dujon, Nina Aguda, Mirian Soler, Natalie Bermudez, Ruben Ramos, Felipe Zuluaga, and Liuvys Zaldivar
Advocacy and Collaboration for New Evidence-based Initiative Improves Breastfeeding Rate, Jennifer Canales, Alisha Gaffoor, and Betty Drago
Constructive Accountability Improves Patient Outcomes in the Emergency Department, Marisel Perigo
Improving Surgical Department Patient Experience, Nina Espino and Yelennys Martin
Lessening Nurse's Burden: AI- Enhanced Fall Risk Prediction, Joanne Aberilla and Andrea Tilleman
Leveraging Leadership Strategies and Unit Outcomes by Decreasing Hospital Acquired Conditions with an Innovative Role-Mobility Associate, Kristine Aguinaldo and Myla Malto
Nursing Advocacy Reduces Surgical Site Infections Related to Anastomotic Leaks and Incidental Lacerations in Colon and Abdominal Hysterectomy Surgeries, Claudia A. Chanes and Zebina Rodger
Reducing Emergency Department Patient Falls through Ownership and Drills, Marisel Perigo, Wanda Rodriguez, Alexander Alpizar, Virginia Valenzuela, and Gaby Fontela