Theses, Dissertations, and graduate student summative projects submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for graduation from Augsburg University

MA in Education
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Theses/Dissertations from 2015

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Exploring the complexities of daily life and healthcare for the Old Order Amish of central Wisconsin, Denise E. Barten

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Collaborative care model for treating adolescents with depression in primary care, Roxanne M. Brennan

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Parents' Perspectives on Community Integration and Social Inclusion of Children with Autism, Sue Bresnehan

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Sharing stories-finding hope using storytelling as a model to better understand cancer survivor needs, Kathleen M. Bricco-Jablonski

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Palliative care: an education pathway for renal nurses, June Buck-Tipton

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Nutrition support nursing handoff: a computerized template, Suzanne L. Bundrick

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Developing a Healthy Work Environment for Radiology Nurses Through Metaphor, Anne Cords

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Elderspeak and Identity Subversion: A Leadership Challenge in Elder Services, Patty Lou Crawford

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Teacher Perspectives on Reading Instruction in the Primary Grades, Emily K. Crook

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Developing the Emerging Leader at Bachman's, Inc.: Curriculum Design Considerations, John Daniels

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A model of care: improving patient education in the emergency department, Jessica Degrote

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Beyond a Planner: Effective Study Skills Instruction for Student with Disabilities in Preparation for Success in Postsecondary Education and Training, Marlene R. DesMarais

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Prevention of postoperative urinary retention, Terri L. Egesdal

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A qualitative study of a successful volleyball philosophy using Collins' Level 5 leadership model, Laura Evans

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Leadership Development in a Midsize Nonprofit Midwestern 0rganization, Casey Fuerst

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Stepping away from the path: a transformational journey affirming emic food security practices on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota, Beth E. Grund

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Transforming lives: the power of connection, Martha L. Guthmiller

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Retreat as a learning medium for health, empowerment and transformation of Tanzanian girls, Rebecca S. Hartwig

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A collaborative approach to an advanced nursing practice, Elizabeth R. Janeczko

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Evaluation of lncluding Writing in An Introductory Statistics Course, Katherine G. Johnson

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Cervical cancer screening in rural Tanzania, Shangwe Kiliaki

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Maintaining Trust Through Patient-centered Care and Collaboration: a Leadership Model for Hospitals, Mamisoa S. Knutson

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A Family Perspective on Hippotherapy: A Case Study, Lisa Boelter Lapka

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The Effects of Fluency and Close Reading upon Comprehension, Victoria A. Lee

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Students' Perspectives of Physical Education and Fitness, Heidi M. Leland

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How to Start a Consulting Business, Sheridan Lewis-Rardin

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From start-up to the next level : how to grow a small start-up business, Antonelli Lindsay

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Employee Engagement's Impact on Organizational Performance Measures, John Robert Mason

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Facilitating Inclusion of Students with Disabilities within One Urban Archdiocese in the Northwestern United States, Angela Pierce Mejdrich

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Expanding the Practice of Caring in the Peri-anesthesia Unit, Jacqueline J. Meyer-Rostad

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Knowledge Management in a Distributed Workforce: Implications for Leadership, Jennifer S. Milbradt

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Increasing Consistency, Accuracy and Compliance Through District Wide FBAs and BIPs, Elizabeth A. Ott

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Making Every Moment Matter: Perspectives from Long-Term, Retired Educators, Sara Mae Peoples

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"Multimedia Leadership Training: Where is the investment for developing tomorrow's leaders in multimedia broadcast stations?", Diana Pierce

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Media selection and management for virtual teams, Randall Ross

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Improving Patient Safety in the Operating Room: Utilizing a Safety Checklist and Briefings, Lori R. Schacht

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Students' Perspective of Personalized Learning in an Elementary Classroom, Michael Schladweiler

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Reducing stress in nursing with aromatherapy, Elizabeth Rose Schmidt

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The Impact of a School-wide Postive Behavioral Support Approach on Schools, Brad C. Schwartzbauer

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Integrative therapies to address postoperative pain and anxiety: a nurse educational module, Sara Selvaraju

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Independent Reading: Effective Student Assessment in Middle School, Simone Simon

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The Impact of Oral Language Instruction on Student Reading Development, Susan Sivongsay

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The Impact of Kinesthetic Movement with Classroom Instruction, Emily R. (Lunemann) Smeltzer

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LGBT advocacy: one leader's journey through fear to transcendence, Paula Suffrins

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The q-Back Task: A student-managed tool to improve reading comprehension in students with low working memory, Chelsie Lynn Thielen

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Circle of care and hope: an adaptation and empowerment mental health healing model for Blacks, Judy Edvaline Vansiea

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Complementary therapies for care of the awake craniotomy patient, Lee Ann Wacholz

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Motivating Reluctant Middle School Males to Read: The Perspectives of Middle School Teachers, Angela Watters

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Art Centers and Large Group lnstruction as Methods of Instruction: Perspectives of Kindergartners, Chelsea Wedwick

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College Readiness Among High School Students with Special Education Needs, Crystal Wolfgram

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The Perspectives of Special Education Teachers on the Processes Involved in Ruling out Language When Considering English Language Students for Specific Learning Disabilities Evaluations, Debra Wynn

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Student Perceptions of Their Educational Experience, Enitan O. Yarbrough

Theses/Dissertations from 2014

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Reducing Anxiety in Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Patients Using Reiki, Robyn Ait Ali

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Paraprofessionals: The Perspective of Paraprofessionals on Their Jobs, Dana Asleson

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The K- 12 Experiences of African American Criminal Offenders, Ashley P. Booker

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Interprofessional Collaboration, Amy L. Brabec

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Holistic Understanding, Bridget Burness

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Reiki for Pain Control, Jeffrey L. Burt

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Boundaries in the Workplace: a Study to Explore the Role of Boundaries and Team Cohesion in a Predominantly Female Setting, Cynthia A. Check

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The Impact of Student-shared Positive Moments on Classroom Culture: a Teacher's Perspective, Rachel Elizabeth Chrest

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The Health Commons: A Journey into Metis, Kathleen M. Clark

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The Effectiveness of Video Modeling in Teaching Positive Social Behavior to Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Kellie Cleary

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Collaborative Leadership: Jane Addams and her Circle of Friends, Sheila V. Davies

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Violence Prevention in Schools: Safety & Security Measures, Timber L. Day

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Remote Employee Engagement, Craig A. Dischinger

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Diabetic Assessment in a Wound Care Clinic, Laura Dooley

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An Implementation Plan for Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Mary Jean Dunn

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Trauma Informed Nursing Care for Women who are Marginalized: An Educational Workshop, Jenna Fadlalla

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Nursing Bedside Shift Report: a Best Care Practice, Heather Gleason

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safe and Effective use of Aromatherapy for postoperative Nausea, Kristen M. Haack

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Comparing Leadership Practices in Internationally Focused Non-Profit Organizations, Vincent C. Haen

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Hepatitis b Serology Testing: an Educational Module for Nurses in Outpatient Dialysis, Kristi Hanson

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Parents' Perspectives on a Problem-solving Approach in an Early Childhood Setting, Lisa Marie Hanson

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Heart Nursing Care Model, Jennifer M. Harden

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Preparing Nurses for Medical Emergencies: Developing a Collaborative Mock Code Training Program, Joseph Heaser

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Exploring the Transformational Impact of Baccalaureate Education on Vocation A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study of RN-BSN Graduates, Libby Henslin

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Trauma Resource Nurse: a Leadership Role in a Pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, Claudia Hines

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Maendeleo ya Wanawake Project: Developing a Nursing Based Support Group for Kenyan Women in Minneapolis, Jackline Ikobe

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A Support Group Proposal for Women Seeking Fertility Treatment, Emily Jazdzewski

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Transforming the Preoperative Patient Education Experience, Hilary Joachim

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Utilizing Watson's Theory of Caring to Develop a Palliative Care Proposal for Olmsted Medical Center, Tammie Johnson

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Soaring Above the Stigma of Special Education, Kayla M. Krebs

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Factors That Contribute to Successful General Education and Special Education Teacher Partnerships, Karen L. Lampi

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A Step Toward Authentic Leadership Through the Kaleidoscopic Lens of Self-Awareness, Melodie Lane

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Women, Leadership and the Enlisted Military, Nicole Lillis

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The new Kindergarten: Developmentally Appropriate Practice and Academic Rigor, Rebecca Marshall

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Implementing Service Learning in Secondary Schools: Developing Tools of the Trade, Kari Matthies

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Vaccinating Vulnerable Populations, Paula B. McNabb

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Integrating art and Technology: the Expereince of a 1:1 Ipad Initiative, Maren J. Miller

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Small Migrant Nonprofit Organizations: Leadership Approaches That Connect to the Country of Origin, Josephat Makori Nyangau

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Empowering Home Care Nurses to Begin End-of-life Conversations, Angela Oujiri

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Advance Directives Educational Program for Nurses, Rose R. Pappas

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Making Smooth Transition to the Workplace A Person Centered Approach, Jackie Pederson

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Creation of Care Coordination Team, Linda Peterson

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Development of an Education Module on Conflict Resolution for Charge Nurses, Robert H. Petersson

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Inclusion: a Transformation in a Charter School, Katherine Petty

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Young Professionals' Organizations - Just Another Happy Hour, Sadie C. Pulk

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Healthy Choice, Healthy Life, Dawn M. Sanderman

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Fresh Perspectives on Social-Emotional Learning: Implications for General Education, Lindsey Sanders

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A Healthy Work Schedule: Improving Dynamics for Nurses’ Health, Amy Schei