Theses, Dissertations, and graduate student summative projects submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for graduation from Augsburg University
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Theses/Dissertations from 2018
Therapeutic Hypothermia for Neonatal Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy: Effects on Neurodevelopmental Outcomes, Claire Rustad
Global Health and Societal Impacts of Schistosomiasis, William Ryan
Dramatic Play and its Effects on Reading Comprehension in Elementary School, Rachael Marie Schlee
The Effectiveness of Video and Other Electronic Media on DNR/DNI Decisions within Advance Care Planning, Peter Seebarg
The Role of PIay in Elementary School: The Perceptions of Students, Aaron Skjerseth
The Future of 5-Fluorouracil Treatment of Colorectal Cancer: Translating a Better Understanding into Improved Patient Care, Nathan Smits
Incorporating Indian Education: An Educational Tool for Including Native Voices in Classrooms, Ramona Kitto Stately
The Impact of Breastfeeding Interventions on Breastfeeding Behavior, Ryan D. Steele
Tai chi for the Management of Chronic Noncancer Pain, Jacqueline Njoki Sumner
Cannabinoid: The Millennia’s New ‘Alternative Medicine’ for Refractory Epilepsy, Victoria Tahmassebi
Prophylactic Pharmacotherapy for the Prevention of Poststroke Depression, Elizabeth Wallis
Culture Care for the Hmong: a Flower Cloth Model, Linda Yang
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
Trafficking victims in the emergency room setting, Lisa M. Archer
Developing a care process reducing post-procedural pain levels, David C. Bartel
Full court press: providing pre-adolescent girls success through team membership and mentoring, Katie N. Benike
Middle School Students' Perspectives on What Teaching Strategies Work Best for Them, Michelle E. Bjorklund
Students' Perspectives on Belonging and Scholar Identity Development, Caroline C. Church
The Emerging Role of Physical Activity in Concussion Rehabilitation and Recovery, Justine Commerford
Mindfulness, movement, & music: implementing a yoga program for children, Briana Darcy
Thyroid Antibodies and Mental Health Disorders, Amanda Drewek
A Qualitative Exploration into Larry Wilson's Transformational Leadership, Peter D. Engstrom
How to choose: Enhancing Shared Decision Making in Breast Cancer Screening, Emma Hermes
Nursing education and institutional policy reform: creating a trajectory towards successful lactation, Kathleen Guinee Holman
Performance improvement through a shared governance structure, Erik R. Johnson
The Impact of Collaborative Groups and Student Choice on Classroom Engagement: The Perspectives of Students., Robert O. Johnson
Schizophrenia’s Relationship with Cardiovascular Morbidity and Mortality, Hannah Jorgensen
Transforming nursing orientation using a tiered skills acquisition model: promoting new nurse retention and competence, M Ellen Joswiak
Improving family nurse practitioner abilities in addressing sexual health, Colleen A. Lane
Students Perspectives on Learning, Christma Groe Lange
The integrative health and wellness program for veterans with spinal cord injury, Jamie Calie Lang
STARS: students taking a rise against suicide, Tina M. Lewison
Educational model for nursing: back health in orthopedics, Krystal H. Marking
Parent Perspectives on Homeschooling in Minnesota, Danielle Miller
A Leadership Analysis of the UN Security Council, Omar Moallim
An acculturations orientation module for a midwestern endoscopy unit, Darcie E. Moehnke
Mentorship program for novice psychiatric nurses to improve retention, Laura Niesen
Merging human becoming theory and health coaching principles into the role of the family nurse practitioner, Tammy Lee Olney
Early childhood nutrition education for Minnesota's Native American population, Rebecca Partridge
Preventing falls in the community dwelling older adult population through education, exercise, and strategic partnerships, Julie Kay Philbrook
Alignment of Project Based Curricula in the Special Education Credit Recovery Classroom, Michael Alexander Prehoda
Telestroke Network use to Improve Acute Ischemic Stroke Care in Rural Community Hospitals, Christopher Prigge
Healing touch modalities and pediatric patients, Shanna Rapp
Nurse mentorship program implementation to enculturate nurses to an intensive care unit, Michael A. Rysavy
Partners in healing: a collaborative approach to caring and healing, Amy Schei
Student Perspectives on Daily Learning Targets, Kai Sill
Open your eyes: recognizing the signs and symptoms of human trafficking, Elizabeth M. Stanek
Routine Screening for Silent Atrial Fibrillation, Zach Stevens
Preparing Millennials for Leadership: Understanding how Leadership Transitions Well Between Generations, Benjamin S. Stumph
Teacher Perceptions of a Culturally Responsive Classroom, Laura Sundberg
Middle Grades Literacy Engagement and the read-aloud strategy, Kirsten Elise Taylor
Preventing Burnout in Health Care Providers with Biofeedback, Evan Welo
Student Perspectives on Guided Math, Kristy N. Westrom
Hmong Perspectives on Teaching, Lorrie Xiong
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
What is the Perception of Struggling Readers on the Impact of Computer Games on Working Memory?, Kathleen Anderson
The Role of Volunteer Leaders in Deepening the Efforts of a Communitywide Youth Asset-building Initiative, Karen Mariska Atkinson
Reducing restraint and seclusion in psychiatric settings: a paradigm shift in nursing practice, Victor Afolami Awosika
Parents' Perspectives on Early Childhood Literacy, Courtney S. Bagge
Creating and Implementing Effective Visual Literacy for the Classroom, Daniel Bartlett
English Language Learners and Using Technology in the Classroom for Language Arts and Reading Instruction, Lindsay Block
Exercise as a treatment for depression, Frank M. Brekke
Honoring others by accompaniment, Merrilee Brown
Principals' Perspectives on Visual Arts Subject Allocation and Value, Joseph J. Durben
The Retention of Black College Students, LaTreena Kathleen Felegy
Building a Successful Youth Soccer Academy: Key Leadership Tactics of Expert Coaches, Evan Fuhs
Caring moments model: putting the safe patient handling and mobility pieces together, Sally T. Gardner
Overcoming Organizational Challenges During and After a Reductton-in-force (RIF), Gerardo J. Gonzalez
Reclaiming our sacredness as nurse healers, Lani L. Hollenbeck
Students' Perspectives of Mathematics, Karen M. Kempe
Students' Perspectives of Self-Monitoring and Self-Assessment, Erica E. Kirsch
No Estás Sola: the Development of an Educational Support Group for Latina Women at Risk for Postpartum Depression, Helen M. Knox
Perspectives of Educators in Care and Treatment Programs on the Educational Needs of Students, Jill F. Kramer
culturally sensitive career advancement for Hmong nurses, Sandra M. Littlejohn
Alternative Learning: A Focus on Increased Engagement and Motivation in a Mathematics Classroom, Rachel Loftus
Parent Perspectives on the Parent-Teacher Relationship in the Case of Parents of Children with Special Needs in Doha, Qatar, Corinne Lorence
A Non-Traditional Learning Environment and Student Success from the Perspectives of the Students Themselves, Arika R. Mareck
Spiritual Leadership in Modern-Day Native American Culture and Approaches to Native American Religion and Christianity, Christine Diindiisi-Wallette McCleave
Overcoming Knowledge Gaps in use of Capnography in a Post Anesthesia Care Unit: A Project Proposal, Glen Meyer
Essential nursing care for the sole, Teresa A. Miller
Uncertainty in nursing: the impact on practice and leadership, Sarah R. Orde
Caring for homless youths: a culturally congruent guide for volunteers, Katherine R. Palmer
Enrichment for the Gifted Math Student, Amy Rau
You Know me: Understaniding the Emotions you Feel, Justin Rein
Reciprocal Teaching in Secondary Classrooms: Preparing Students for College and Career Reading Demands, Kelly Romo
Connecting across culture through story, Patrice (Tammy) Sinkfield-Morey
Approaching a Listening and Speaking Skills Gap for Some Learners in the Adult ELL Classroom, Johanna K. Steinruieck
The Effects of Teaching a Growth Mindset Unit on a Teaching Practice and Fifth Grade Students' Perceptions of their Abilities in Math, Rosalind M. Sybrant
Impact of Communication Mode on Effectiveness of Business Communication, Sara J. Tyler
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
Postpartum depression: a prenatal nursing educational module, Teresa Ailts
The Experiences of Adolescents Who Participated in Martial Arts, Adefarati Alabi
QUEST for Health: An Early Beginning to a Lifelong Journey, Kerry P. Appleton
Nurse Burnout: When the Flame Goes Dim, Brittany M. Barden
Exploring the complexities of daily life and healthcare for the Old Order Amish of central Wisconsin, Denise E. Barten
Collaborative care model for treating adolescents with depression in primary care, Roxanne M. Brennan
Parents' Perspectives on Community Integration and Social Inclusion of Children with Autism, Sue Bresnehan
Sharing stories-finding hope using storytelling as a model to better understand cancer survivor needs, Kathleen M. Bricco-Jablonski
Palliative care: an education pathway for renal nurses, June Buck-Tipton
Nutrition support nursing handoff: a computerized template, Suzanne L. Bundrick