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Submissions from 2022

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An Educational Module for the Use of Magnesium to Decrease Postoperative Risk of Arrhythmias in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: A Quality Improvement Project, Vicente Gonzalez, DNP, CRNA, APRN; Kenneth Lowe; and Henry Huynh

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The Effect of Implementing an Evidence-Based Family History Screening Tool in the Primary Care Setting to Increase the Identification of Patients at Risk for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome A Quality Improvement Project, Joanna Michelle Gonzalez

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Lavender Aromatherapy Compared to Midazolam For Quality Improvement Of Preoperative Anxiety In Elderly Surgical Patients: An Educational Module, Marisa Ann Gonzalez MSN, RN; Dr. Yasmine Campbell DNP, CRNA, APRN; and Dr. Alexander Rodriguez-Diaz DNP, CRNA, APRN

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Staff Education of Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Standards to Improve Staff’s Knowledge in Cultural Competency: A Quality Improvement Project, Marie Guerrier

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The Use of Intranasal Dexmedetomidine Compared to Oral Midazolam in the Pediatric Pre-operative Population for Separation Anxiety. An Educational Module, Shilpa Heald, Yasmine Campbell, and Edward Punzulan

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Advantages of Intravenous Administration of Amisulpride Over Ondansetron for Prophylaxis of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting: An Educational Module, Odlanier Hebert and Yasmine Campbell

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An Education Module for the Use of a 5cc Syringe for the Inflation of Endotracheal Tube Cuffs: A Quality Improvement Project, Robert Howell, Vincent Gonzalez, and Daniel Brady

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Use of Magnesium to Decrease Postoperative Risk of Arrhythmias in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: An Educational Module, Henry Huynh

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Educating Primary Care Providers to understand Takotsubo/Stress Cardiomyopathy which has a higher incidence in Post-Menopausal Women: A Quality Improvement Project, Riya Jacob

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Improving Knowledge of the Importance of Adhering to Anticoagulation Therapy among Patients with Atrial fibrillation to Reduce Stroke Risk: A Quality Improvement Project., Rebelee C. Jeyasingh

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Increasing Providers Awareness of Waste Anesthetic Gases Exposure in the Post-Anesthetic Care Unit: An Educational Module, Blessing Lukoh MSN, RN; Yasmine Campbell DNP, CRNA, APRN; and Kizzanna Brown DNP, CRNA

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Provider Education to Increase Knowledge and Identification of Pressure Injuries in Patients with Dark/Pigmented Skin, Diana F. Machuca

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Stress Reduction Using Online Mindful-Based Therapy for Medical Professionals: A Quality Improvement Project, Thamar Maurice

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Increasing Knowledge of Sexually Transmitted Infections in Sexually Active Females Reporting Symptoms of UTIs at Walk-in Clinics: A Quality Improvement Project, Oly Mendez

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“Improving clinicians’ knowledge of Thromboelastography: A quality improvement project”, Yanet Milanes Villa Dr and Charles Buscemi Dr

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An Educational Module on a Formalized CRNA Preceptorship Workshop to Enhance Teaching and Communication Skills, Ann B. Miller and Lindsay Schafer

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An Educational Module Explaining the Utilization of Airway Ultrasonography as Standard of Care for Preoperative Airway Assessment, Ann Miller and Allison Gold

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Mindfulness Meditation to Decrease Stress and Anxiety among nurse anesthesia providers: An Educational Module, Jeslin George Mody

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Adverse Outcomes of Mild Hypocapnia During General Anesthesia: An Evidence-Based Education Module, Christine Mogire and Vincent Gonzalez

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An Educational Module Highlighting the Efficacy of Intravenous Ascorbic Acid in Attenuating Hemodynamic Fluctuations Associated with Tourniquet-Induced Ischemic Reperfusion Injury in Patients Undergoing Lower Extremity Orthopedic Surgery: A Quality Improvement Project, Bilal Mohammad and Fernando Alfonso

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Use of a Depression Screening Measure: Perspective of Clinicians in a Mental Health Clinic, Samantha C. Montealegre

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Knowledge and Provider Competence on the Health Disparities and Biases of Transgender Patients in the Peri-operative Setting: An Evidence Based Education Module., Jonathan Matthew Morris and Fernando Alfonso

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Decreasing the Risk of Post-operative Morbidity Through the Use of Glucose-Insulin-Potassium Infusion During Cardiac Surgery: An Educational Module for Anesthesia Practice, Daniella Narvaez and Arturo Gonzalez

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An Approach to Discuss Preconception Care to Childbearing Women in Primary Care Practice, Mary Nguyen

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An Educational Module for the Utilization of Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks as a Treatment Alternative for Post Dural Puncture Headache: A Quality Improvement Project, Jacquelyn C. O'Connor, Jorge Valdes, and Lisa Mills

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Increasing Cervical Cancer Screening Rate Among Uninsured South Asian Females Between Ages of Twenty-one and Sixty-five: A Quality Improvement Project to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Video-assisted Targeted Education in a South Florida Clinic, Husna Oleed

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Improving Clinical Knowledge on the Efficacy of Brachial Plexus Blocks with Perineural Dexmedetomidine as an Adjunct Agent to Ropivacaine Compared to Brachial Plexus Blocks with Ropivacaine as a Sole Agent: An Educational Module, Pedro Oscar Pena and Yasmine Campbell

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The Effect of a Resiliency Program on Psychological Well-being and Resilience of Miami-Dade Firefighters: A Quality Improvement Project, Elio Perez

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Oncology Patients Oral Hygiene Education Intervention Mapping among Nursing Staff: A Repeated Measure Non-experimental Design, Maura Poleon

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Improving preadolescence nutritional knowledge to improve healthy life: A quality improvement project., Daphnie Romulus

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Decreasing Anesthesia Workstation Contamination: An Educational Module, Krystal Lynn Sanchez

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Decreasing Anesthesia Workstation Contamination: An Educational Module, Krystal Lynn Sanchez

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Increasing Healthcare Provider's Awareness and Reducing Negative Perceptions of Pain during the Perioperative Period in the Black Community: An Educational Module, Kamaria Scott MSN-Ed, RN; Fernando Alfonso DNP, CRNA, APRN; and Tiffany Harvey DNP, CRNA

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An Educational Module Explaining the Utilization of the IPACK Block Technique to Decrease Postoperative Pain and Opioid Consumption in Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients: A Quality Improvement Project, Alyssa See and Valerie J. Diaz

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Improving Anesthesia Provider Knowledge and Competence in Patient Blood Management, Eduardo Subero and Arturo Gonzalez

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Improving Anesthesia Provider Knowledge and Competence in Patient Blood Management, Eduardo J. Subero

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Provider Education to Increase Knowledge of Chronic Pain Assessment in a Pain Clinic: A Quality Improvement Project, Itsvan Tejera DNP, MSN, APCNP

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A Quality Improvement Project on the Utilization of Preoperative Airway Ultrasonography to Predict Difficult Intubations, Stephanie Tewes

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A Quality Improvement Project on the Utilization of Preoperative Airway Ultrasonography to Predict Difficult Intubations, Stephanie Tewes and Ann Miller

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Knowledge Awareness on Practice Sensitivity of LGBTQ Children and Adolescents with Psychiatric Disorders among Healthcare Providers at an Outpatient Clinic in Miami, Florida: A Quality Improvement Project, Jose G. Valdes MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

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An Educational Module Explaining The Effect of Cryotherapy on Post-Operative Opioid Consumption Following Orthopedic Surgery: A Quality Improvement Project, Cody Wilson

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An Educational Module Explaining The Effect of Cryotherapy on Post-Operative Opioid Consumption Following Orthopedic Surgery: A Quality Improvement Project, Cody Wilson and Valerie J. Diaz

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An Educational Module on Minority Maternal Mortality and Complications in Obstetric Care, Micallia L. Wilson and Valerie J. Diaz

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An Intervention to Debunk Facts vs. Myths in Intermittent Fasting: A Quality Improvement Project, Melissa Winch, Deana Goldin, and Pamela Dudkiewicz

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An Educational Module on Post-Operative Nausea & Vomiting Prevention Using Haldol, Daniel Wohlberg, Fernando Alfonso, and Arturo Gonzalez

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Disparities and Demographics in Urban and Rural Populations That Could Influence Substance Use Behaviors: A Quality Improvement Project, Pamela Nicole Ziel

Submissions from 2021

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Improving Medication Adherence in Hypertensive African American Patients at a South Florida Clinic. A Quality Improvement Project.

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Education Intervention Regarding Utilization of the Quadratus Lumborum Block for Post-Operative Analgesia Following Abdominal Surgery, Danielle Agostino MSN, RN and Vicente Gonzalez DNP, CRNA, APRN

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Educating Providers regarding the ASCVD Risk Calculator in a Primary Care Setting: A Quality Improvement Program, Shanice Antoinett Armstrong

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A Video-Based Educational Program in Improving Knowledge and Adherence to Medication Among Hypertensive Patients Aged Eighteen Years and Older in a Primary Care Office: A Quality Improvement Project., Ronghua Bao

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The Comparison of High and Low Fraction of Inspired Oxygen in the Prevention of Surgical Site Infection in Patients Receiving Anesthesia: An Evidence-Based Education Module, Adel Bashirimoghddam, Valerie Diaz, and Ashley Bunnell

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Improving COVID-19 vaccination awareness and immunization in the African American ages 55 and up- A Quality Improvement Program, Lissa Fabienne Bazile

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Improving Skin Cancer Knowledge and Prevention Among College Students: A Quality Improvement Project, Rebecca Behnejad and Ivette Hidalgo

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Optimal Management During Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Cesarean Section: An Educational Module, Alicia Marie Bennett MSN, RN; Vicente Gonzalez, DNP, CRNA, APRN; and Maderica Bacon DNP, CRNA, APRN

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Improving sunscreen compliance and awareness of skin cancer and the effects of the sun in adolescents and young adults: A quality improvement project., Chelsey Bennis

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Utilization of Educational Module on The Benefits of Cerebral Oximetry to Reduce Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction in PACU and ICU, Elda Beton; Yasmine Campbell DNP, CRNA, APRN; and Alex Salgado DNP, CRNA, APRN

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The Utilization of Dexmedetomidine in the Elderly Population to Decrease Postoperative Delirium: A Quality Improvement Project, Katie Brennan; Yasmine Campbell DNP, CRNA, APRN; and Alexa Body MSN, CRNA, APRN

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Provider Education to Improve Knowledge Regarding the Diagnosis and Treatment of Insomnia in Primary Care., Roberto Carmona

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Improving nurses’ knowledge of aspiration pneumonia prevention for stroke patients with dysphagia: A quality improvement project, Alexandra Castillo

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Healthcare provider adherence in prescribing antiplatelet therapy for patients with stroke symptoms within 48 hours upon arrival to hospital, James Celestin, Mechell Duran, Charles Buscemi, and Andrew Lozen

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Educational intervention to improve cognitive screening in primary care., Wilfrance Celestin

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An Education Module for the Utilization of Pulmonary Recruitment Maneuvers During Trocar Removal to Improve Post-Laparoscopic Shoulder Pain, Sarah Ellen Cole, Fernando Alfonso, and Damon Wells

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Health Provider Academic Detailing to increase knowledge of PrEP for HIV Prevention, Elisa Corzo-Sanchez

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Improve Parents’ Attitude Regarding Pediatric Weight Management Interventions: A Quality Improvement Project, Kayla Davis

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Addressing Barriers Affecting Primary Care Providers Willingness to Prescribe Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Care as a Prevention Strategy Among Black/African American Men at Higher Risk for HIV: A Quality Improvement Project, Roodolphe Desvarieux

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Knowledge Awareness of Camouflage Skills in Females with High-Functioning Autism Among Health Care Providers in Miami-Dade County, Florida: A Quality Improvement Project, Tahnee Diaz Rodriguez

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An Educational Module for the Utilization of Dexmedetomidine in Patients Undergoing One Lung Ventilation During Thoracic Lung Surgeries to Enhance Oxygenation, Robert M. Dillon, Valerie Diaz, and Steve Khavandegaran

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Improving Pediatric Nurses’ Knowledge of Postoperative Care for the Pediatric Patient Undergoing Surgical Correction of Pectus Excavatum: A Quality Improvement Project, Carmen R. Duque

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An Educational Intervention in Hispanic Patients to Increase Awareness of Skin Cancer Risks and to Improve Their Sun Protective Behaviors, Maria Elena Ferrer Rodriguez

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Stress Management Among Healthcare Workers During a Pandemic, Rose Fils-Aime

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A Paradigm Shift: The Implementation of Utilizing Dexmedetomidine and Propofol for Laryngeal Mask Airway Insertion, Linnet Flores, Ann miller, and Emie Dieudonne

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Nursing Documentation in an Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit: A Best Practice Quality Improvement Project, Nicole Francois

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Impact of Post Seclusion and Restraint Debriefing on an Inpatient Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit: A Quality Improvement Project, Beth Gabriel

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Improving Staff Knowledge and Competence in the Use of mHealth in Weight Loss Management., Katherine Ganem

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Using the Healthy Eating Index in the Outpatient Setting to Assist Providers in Identify Obesity Risk Factors in Children Whose BMI is in the 95th Percentile or Greater. A Quality Improvement Project, Woody Georges

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The Utilization of Dexmedetomidine as an Anesthetic Adjunct in Spinal Anesthesia to Reduce Perioperative Consumption of Opioids, Jillian Gil, Fernando Alfonso, and Anika Dianez

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The Utilization of Dexmedetomidine as an Anesthetic Adjunct in Spinal Anesthesia to Reduce Perioperative Consumption of Opioids, Jillian O. Gil

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Improving Collaborative Efforts for Both Psychiatric and Psychotherapy Providers: A Quality Improvement Project, Daniel Gonzalez

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An Educational Intervention on the PECS II Block and Its Role in Reducing Opioid Consumption and Acute Postoperative Pain in Mastectomy Patients, Erik Gonzalez and Fernando Alfonso

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An Educational Module for the Utilization of P6 Acustimulation to Decrease PONV in Women 18 Years of Age and Older: A Quality Improvement Project, Karina Grace Grubbs

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Increasing Knowledge of Community Autism Resources Among Pediatric Clinicians Using an Educational Intervention: A Quality Improvement Project, Sarah Gutierrez

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Parent/legal guardian Knowledge of Asthma Prevention Management in Children Diagnosed with the Disease: A Quality Improvement Project, Ivette Hidalgo and Jasmine Lema

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Postpartum Depression: Improving Screening and Outcomes Amongst Providers, Jessica Diane Hoke and Rosa Roche

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HIV-Related Stigma among Healthcare Providers : a quality improvement Project., Marie Eronne Jean Charles

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Preoperative and Intraoperative Opioid-Sparing Analgesic Techniques to Reduce Postoperative Opioid Consumption in Patients Undergoing Open, Non-Emergent Abdominal Surgeries: An Educational Module, Rachel H. Kaplan, Vicente Gonzalez, and Patrick Jordan

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An Educational Module for the Use of the Erector Spinae Plane Block to Control Postoperative Pain and Reduce Opioid Consumption in Adult Patients Undergoing Thoracic Surgery, Ashley Kelley, Vince Gonzalez, and Brenda Hatzis

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Prophylactic Administration of Methylene Blue to Surgical Patients to Prevent Hypotension after Cardiopulmonary Bypass: An Educational Module for Anesthetic Practice, Cesar T. Lopez MSN; Vince Gonzalez DNP, CRNA, ARNP; and Sandra Amotetti DNP, CRNA, ARNP

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The Effectiveness of Single Dose Intraoperative Methadone Reducing Post-Operative Opioid Consumption at 24-48 Hours: A Quality Improvement Project, Israel Lopez Jr and Ann B. Miller

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Use of the Erector Spinae Plane Block for the Perioperative Pain Management of the Cardiac Surgical Patient: An Educational Module, Javier Daniel Luces, Vince Gonzalez, and John Bell

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Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation to Decrease Opiate Utilization in Surgical Patients: An Evidence Based Education Module, David William Luth, Ann B. Miller, and Carmen Chan

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An Educational Module of the Effect of Improved/Increased Training of Anesthesia Providers on Adherence to Difficult Airway Algorithms and Successful Performance of a Cricothyrotomy, Michelle Martinez and Valerie Diaz

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Utilization and Documentation of Hospital Admission Depression Screening: A Quality Improvement Project, Kimberly A. McNeese

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Depression Screening by University COVID-19 Contact Tracers: Is It Feasible?, Lazara Medina

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Improving Depression Screening for Clinical Staff in a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Facility: A Quality Improvement Project, Myrlene Merveille

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The Use of Virtual Reality in Patients Undergoing Regional Anesthesia and its Impact on Patient Satisfaction, Anxiety, and Pain level: An Evidence-based Education Module, Iris Molina and Valerie Diaz

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The use of Dexmedetomidine to mitigate perioperative anxiety in pediatric patients receiving general anesthesia: An evidence-based education module, Felipe Ocampo MSN, RN and Valerie J. Diaz DNP, CRNA, APRN, CAPT, USN, NC

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Paravertebral Blocks in the Adult Thoracic Surgical Patient Enhancing Knowledge for the Anesthesia Provider, Daniel D. Orozco and Ann Miller DNP, CRNA, APRN

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The Use of Continuous Perioperative Dexmedetomidine Infusion to Reduce Opioid Consumption in Adult Patients Undergoing Spinal Lumbar Surgery: A Quality Improvement Project, Michael Otte, Fernando Alfonso, and Jampierre Mato

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Evaluation of an Educational Intervention Regarding the Importance of Practicing Sun Protective Behaviors Among Racially Diverse College Students: A Quality Improvement Project, Alexandra Jade Palumbo and C. Victoria Framil

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An Educational Intervention on the Role of Perioperative Troponin Monitoring in Adult Patients Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery, Araceli Plancarte, Jorge Valdes, and Daniel Brady