School of Nursing and Health Studies (UMKC)
In 1973-74, a graduate nursing program was started under the aegis of the School of Graduate Studies. On Nov. 16, 1979, the Board of Curators approved a proposal to establish a school of nursing at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. In 1981, following a developmental period, two new curricula were implemented. These were an upper-division baccalaureate degree for registered nurses and a master's degree program. In 1992, the Board of Curators approved the offering of an inter-campus, cooperative doctoral program in nursing (Ph.D. N.D.). The doctoral curricula was implemented on the Kansas City campus in the Fall Semester of 1995. In 2000, the Board of Curators approved the offering of a pre-licensure baccalaureate degree program beginning in the Fall Semester of 2001. In 2006, a D.N.P program was initiated.
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Adolescent Suicide Risk Screening in the Pediatric Primary Care Setting
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2022)Adolescent suicide is a major health concern in the United States, with numbers continuing to rise each year. The literature suggests that there may be a lack of screening, detection, and recognition of adolescent suicide ... -
Self-Efficacy of Undergraduate Nursing Students in Providing Culturally Competent End-of-Life Care to LGBTQ+ Patients
(2022)Nurses represent the largest group of health care professionals in the United States and spend more time with patients at the end-of-life (EOL) than any other health care professionals. Often, the quality of EOL nursing ... -
The Impact of Social Determinants on Diabetes Mellitus Type II
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2022)Social determinants of health (SDOH) can affect a wide range of health risks and contribute to significant health disparities and inequalities. Individuals with diabetes lacking access to a grocery store with healthy food ... -
Community Health Improvement Plans and Physical Activity Implementation Strategies: Findings from a Cross-Sectional Survey of US Local Health Departments
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2022)Americans do not engage in enough physical activity (PA) to achieve health benefits. Community Health Improvement Plans (CHIPs) are tools that local health departments (LHDs) can use to strategically change PA levels. ... -
Evaluating the Factors that Influence Missed Appointments at a Community Health Center
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2022)Background. Patient missed appointment rates at federally qualified health centers has had a significant influence on staff and patient workflow. Failed appointments cause resources and time to be wasted, and health issues ... -
Pediatric Behavioral Health Screening in the Primary Care Practice
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2022)Behavioral health issues affect between 15% to 20% of children, and if left untreated, these issues can lead to long-term mental and physical health issues in children and adolescents. The purpose of this quasi-experimental, ... -
Breastfeeding Education and Support to Improve Breastfeeding Retention
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2022)Breastmilk is recognized as the best form of nutrition for infants, aged birth to six months, by the World Health Organization, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the American Academy of ... -
Reducing Mental Health Recidivism With Efficient Aftercare Planning
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2022)Inpatient behavioral health recidivism rates are a growing cause of concern in healthcare. Evidence shows that poor discharge planning can result in adverse outcomes if a patient is discharged without appropriate aftercare. ... -
Improving Diabetic Foot Exam among African American Veterans in a Primary Care Clinic
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2022)Conducting diabetic foot exams and documenting them according to American Diabetic Association recommendations is inadequate, leading to poorer outcomes. The provision of diabetic education enhances self-efficacy and ... -
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in Level II Nursery to Decrease Transfer Rates
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2022)Respiratory distress in neonates is the main cause of admission to a Level II nursery. Neonates may be transferred to a higher level of care due to lack of respiratory support, such as continuous positive airway pressure, ... -
Advance Practice Nurses Receiving Preceptor Training Have Increased Self-Confidence and Decreased Burnout
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2022)Advanced practice registered nurses are an essential component of the healthcare team. As providers, they care for the patients and coordinate care using a nurse’s compassion. Preceptors are instrumental in onboarding a ... -
Improving Medication Adherence With Buprenorphine Treatment in Pregnant Women With Opioid Use Disorder
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2022)An increase in the significance of illicit opioid addiction during pregnancy continues to be a public health concern due to adverse effects on fetal development and maternal risk behaviors that impact society. The purpose ... -
Breastfeeding Support Through Social Media Groups
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2022)Breastfeeding is the most influential behavior to reduce infant and maternal morbidity and mortality rates. Despite the health benefits, only a quarter of infants in the United States are exclusively breastfeed to six ... -
Mindfulness Meditation to Decrease Stress in Pediatric Nurses
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2022)Nurses are at high risk for experiencing stress during their careers, and pediatric nurses may experience even higher levels of stress because they care for the patient and the family. Promoting the health and wellbeing ... -
Standardized Weaning of Positive Pressure Respiratory Support in Preterm Infants
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Improving Adherence to Hypertensive Medication by Utilizing a Smartphone Application in African Americans
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2022)The global burden of hypertension has impacted the lives of millions. A significant factor contributing to inadequate hypertension management is non-adherence to hypertension therapy. Adherence to hypertension medication ... -
Videoconferencing Interventions for Older Adult Loneliness, Depression, and Isolation
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2022)Older adults experience adverse overall health effects linked to subjective feelings of loneliness. These individuals experience less contact with families and friends due to living further apart, recent pandemic restrictions, ... -
Improving the Recognition of Celiac Disease in Pediatric Primary Care
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2022)The recognition and diagnosis of celiac disease are becoming increasingly difficult in pediatric primary care due to changing clinical manifestations and differing recommendations regarding the best diagnostic tools. Primary ... -
Improving Nurse Retention with a New Employee Mentoring Training Program
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2022)An ineffective nurse orientation process has been linked to higher-than-average nursing turnover within the first six months of hire. This quasi-experimental study aimed to establish whether an evidence-based mentoring ... -
Vivitrol Medication Adherence Rates During the COVID-19 Pandemic in An Outpatient Substance Abuse Clinic
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2022)The infection caused by a novel coronavirus, serious acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, is known as Coronavirus Disease 2019. The new coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic is placing enormous pressure on global health ...