Poster Sessions

Poster Presentations

Also Please Join Us for Author Presentations

Friday, July 19th

5:15 PM - 6:00 PM

AND

Saturday, July 20th

1:00 PM -1:30 PM & 3:00 PM 3:30 PM

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Cardiovascular Risk in Gender Affirming Hormone Treatment

Shereen Arco MSN, AGACNP, Student, College of Nursing, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus; Aurora CO
Maggie Thompson DNP, AGACNP-BC, CNE; Assistant Professor College of Nursing, University of Colorado,

Anschutz Medical Campus; Aurora CO

Lung Cancer Screening in the Primary Care Setting: An Evidence-Based Practice Project Change

Athanasia Ashley, DNP; Deputy Chief, Division of Medicine United States Army Medical Research

Institute of Infectious Diseases; Frederick, MD

Tamara Brown, MD; Owner/Operator, Tamara Brown, MD, LLC; Atlanta GA
Tracy Fulford Smith, RMA; Office Manager, Tamara Brown MD, LLC; Atlanta GA
Amanda King, DNP, APRN, IBCLC; Clinical Faculty, Louise Herrington School of Nursing, Baylor University; Dallas TX

Empowering Underserved Communities: Teaching Hypertension Prevention and Management at Community Health Fair

Jennifer Barnett, DNP, FNP-BC; Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston TX
Patricia Savard, DNP ANP-C; Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston TX

Optimizing Asthma Management in College Students

Lindsey Barton DNP, ACNP-BC, FNP-C; Senior Director, Student Health Services, Auburn University at Montgomery; Montgomery AL

Social Events in IR: Can a Social Committee Add Benefit to a Culture of Safety?

Sarah Bascand, PNP; Advanced Practice Provider, Pediatric Radiology/Interventional Radiology, Children’s Hospital Colorado; Aurora CO
Aparna Annam, DO; Associate Professor, Radiology, School of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus; Aurora CO
Danielle Katz, DNP, FNP-c; Advanced Practice Provider, Pediatric Interventional Radiology, Children's Hospital Colorado; Aurora CO
Carrie McGuinnes, RN; Registered Nurse, Radiology, Children’s Hospital Colorado; Aurora CO
Sarah Milla, MD, FAAP; Chief, Pediatric Radiology, University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado; Aurora CO
Vaz Zavaletta, MD PhD; Assistant Professor, Radiology, School of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus; Aurora CO

Palliative Care: An Educational Intervention in Nurse Practitioner Students

Cecilia Benns, DNP, FNP-C; Assistant Professor, Loretto Heights School of Nursing, Regis University; Denver CO and Nurse Practitioner, TRU Community Hospice & Palliative Care; Lafayette CO
Courtney Duggan, DNP, RN, FNP-C; FNP Program Coordinator, Loretto Heights School of Nursing, Regis University; Denver CO and FNP Provider, Doctors Care; Littleton CO
LuAnne Hicks, MSc, FNP-BC; Assistant Professor, Loretto Heights School of Nursing, Regis University; Denver CO
Robin Saiki, DNP, ACNP-BC; Assistant Professor, Loretto Heights School of Nursing, Regis University; Denver CO and Associate Professor, Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus; Aurora CO
Holly Vali, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC; Assistant Professor, Loretto Heights School of Nursing, Regis University; Denver CO and Family Nurse Practitioner, Colorado Alliance Health Equity & Practice; Denver CO

Syphilis on the Rise: Arizona's Race to Prevention

Courtney Berman, DNP, WHNP; Medical Management Specialist, State of Arizona; Tucson AZ

Nonpharmacologic Treatment of Patients with Schizophrenia

Amelia Bermudez, BS; Student, Psychology, Arizona State University; Glendale AZ
Kathleen Hall, PhD APRN GNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC; Associate Professor, Department of Health Sciences,

Colorado Mesa University; Grand Junction CO

Promoting Person-Centered Assessment of Chronic Fatigue

Catherine Blumhorst RN, FNP-BC; Clinical Researcher/ Attending Provider, National Institute of Nursing Research,

National Institutes of Health; Bethesda MD

From Vision to Reality: The Journey of Establishing an Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship in Gastroenterology

Catherine Brady, PA; APP Fellowship Program Director, Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus; Aurora CO and Physician Assistant, Gastroenterology, University of Colorado Hospital; Aurora CO

Leveraging Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support in a Rural Primary Care Setting through Diabetes-Related Distress Awareness

Diaz Clark, DNP, APRN, FNP-C; Nurse Practitioner, Gleason's Family Practice; Riverdale GA
Charles Jenkins, DNP, RN, NP-c; Nurse Practitioner, Emir Primary Care, Forest Park GA
Emily Sundeen, DNP, FNP-BC, APRN; Clinical Assistant Professor, Baylor University; Dallas TX

Simultaneous Family Planning Counseling During Visits for Chronic Conditions that Increase Preeclampsia Risk

Jessica Cotton, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, CNM; Clinical Assistant Professor, Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing,

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center; Tulsa OK

Sandi Mellor, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC; Clinical Assistant Professor, Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing,

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center; Tulsa OK

Inclusive Care with Extragenital Gonorrhea and Chlamydia Testing: A Quality Improvement Project in the Sexual Health Care Setting

Alicia Dotterrer, MSN, WHNP-BC, DNP; Nurse Practitioner, Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains; Denver CO
Emily Cheshire, DNP, MS, FNP-BC; Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus; Aurora CO

Scholarly Boost: Advancing Faculty Excellence Through the New Year Scholarship Challenge

Krista Estes, DNP, FNP-C; Assistant Dean and Professor, Master’s Programs, College of Nursing,

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus; Aurora CO and Assistant Director, CU Center for Interprofessional

Practice and Education, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus; Aurora CO

Safety Training & Violence Prevention for the Home Health Care Professional

LaDawna Goering, DNP ARNP ANP-BC BC-ADM, CDM; AGPCNP Track Coordinator, Assistant Professor,

Cizik School of Nursing, UTHealth Health Science Center; Houston TX and Infusion NP, Biologics, Metro Infusion Center; Spring TX

The “Stop the Bleed: Empowering North Dakota Rural ComTemunities Project

Dean Gross, PhD FNP-BC; DNP/FNP Program Director, School of Nursing, North Dakota State University; Fargo ND
Kerri Benning, DNP, APRN, FNP-C; Assistant Professor of Practice, School of Nursing, North Dakota State University; Bismarck ND
Angela Johnson, BS; NDSU Extension Farm & Ranch Safety Coordinator, North Dakota State University; Fargo ND
Carrie Nelson, DNP, FNP-C; Assistant Professor of Practice, School of Nursing, North Dakota State University; Fargo ND
Allison Peltier, DNP, APRN, FNP-C; Assistant Professor of Practice, School of Nursing, North Dakota State University; Bismarck ND
Heidi Saarinen, DNP, APRN, FNP-C; Assistant Professor of Practice, School of Nursing, North Dakota State University; Fargo ND

Utilizing a Dementia-Centric Patient-Focused Care Plan

Nureet Gross, MSN, RN; Faculty Associate, Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University; Phoenix AZ

Effects of Digital Health Interventions on Modifiable Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease

Jennifer Hall, RN; Registered Nurse, Pre/Post Procedure Interventional Radiology, Cath Lab, GI, Intermountain Health; Lafayette CO

Incorporating the 10-Year ASCVD Risk Calculator Screening into Annual Exams in Primary Care

Ann Hayden, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC; Clinical Associate Professor, School of Nursing, University of Minnesota; Minneapolis, MN and CNP, Cardiology, M Health; Minneapolis MN

Advanced Practice Provider Perceptions of Opioid Prescribing Feedback

Tess Huggins, DNP, ACNP; Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Vanderbilt Transplant Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville TN and Faculty, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing; Nashville TN
Karen Hande, PhD, DNP, ANP-BC, CNE, FAANP, ANEF; Professor of Nursing, Health Promotion, Populations, and Health Systems, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing; Nashville TN and Professor of Nursing, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing; Nashville TN
Heather Jackson, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, NEA-BC, FAANP; Administrative Director of Advanced Practice, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville TN and Associate Professor, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing; Nashville TN

Implementation of a Nurse Practitioner-Developed Protocol for Women at High Risk for Breast Cancer

Ashley Johnson, MSN, APRN, NP-C; Nurse Practitioner and Breast APP Team Lead, Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville TN
Monica Beck, PhD, RN, OCN, CNE; Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, UAH; Huntsville AL
Heather Jackson, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, NEA-BC, FAANP; Administrative Director of Advanced Practice, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville TN and Associate Professor, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing; Nashville TN

Improving Confidence and Ability For 12 Lead Electrocardiogram Interpretation among Family Nurse Practitioner Students

Cheryl Juneau DrPH, MSN, APRN, FNP-C Associate Professor, Nursing, UTMB Health; Pearland, TX
Nicholas Tullo MD, FACC, FHRS; President, ECG Academy / Cardiac Education Resources, LLC Towaco, NJ

Nurse Practitioners and Physicians in Primary Care: A Comparison of Quality of Patient Care for Chronic Diseases

Ilene Kassman, RN, MS, CPA; FNP-DNP Student, School of Nursing, Columbia University; New York NY
Andria Jolly-Morris, MN, RN, CWCN; DNP-FNP Student, School of Nursing, Columbia University; New York NY
Mary Ellen Morris-Delaney, MSN, RN; DNP/FNP Student, School of Nursing, Columbia University; New York NY

Pharmaceutical Treatment Options for the Obese Patient

Maria Kenneally, DNP, FNP-BC; Assistant Clinical Professor, College of Nursing, University of Arizona; Tuscon AZ

Improving the Screening and Treatment of Hepatitis C in Primary Care

Neil Langer, MSN FNP; Associate Medical Director and Family Nurse Practitioner, Boston Mountain Rural Health Center; Marshall AR
Pamela LaBorde, DNP, APRN, CCNS; Assistant Professor, Practice Department, UAMS College of Nursing; Bryant AR

Are Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibitors (SGLT-2i) or Metformin More Beneficial in Preventing Hospitalization from Cardiac Events

Kathryn Larson, RN, FNP student; Family Nurse Practitioner Student, School of Nursing, University of Colorado Anschutz; Aurora CO and Assistant Nurse Manager, Orthopedics and Spine, Adventhealth; Denver CO
Rosario Medina, PhD, FNP-BC, ACNP, CNS, FAANP, FANN; Associate Dean of Clinical and Community Affairs, College of Nursing, University of Colorado; Centennial CO

The Impact of Worksite Yoga on Burnout Among ICU Nurses

Merissa Lauzon, DNP, APNP, FNP-C; Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care, Advocate Health Midwest; St Francis WI

Oral Health Screening for the Older Adult in the Primary Care Setting

Laura Mayfield, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC; FNP Specialty Coordinator and Clinical Assistant Professor, College of Nursing,

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences; Little Rock AR

Cesalie Wallace, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, NP-C; Clinical Instructor, College of Nursing, University of Arkansas for
Medical Sciences; Little Rock AR

Nurse Mobile Clinic Wins and Woes

Duellyn Pandis, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, CTM®, AFTM RCPS(Glasg); Director of Clinical Practice and Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, University of South Florida; Tampa FL, and Nurse Practitioner, Passport Health; Tampa FL
Catherine Nadeau, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CNE; Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, University of South Florida Health; Tampa FL
Usha Menon, PhD, RN, FAAN, FSBN Dean, USF College of Nursing; Senior AVP, USF Health College of Nursing, University of South Florida; Tampa, FL

Mycoplasma Genitalium: Is This the Cause of Your Patients' Recurrent Vaginitis?

Colleen Paramesh, DNP, APRN, NP-C; Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Kansas; Kansas City KS

and Nurse Practitioner, Watkins Health Center, University of Kansas; Lawrence KS

Reducing Opioid Use in Older Adults through Screening and Use of a Pain Treatment Algorithm

Erika Power, FNP-C, DNP; Nurse Practitioner, Landmark Health; Denver CO

Implementation of an Evidence-based Postoperative Respiratory Failure Bundle in Elective Surgical Patients: A Quality Improvement Project

Sherry Price, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, MBA, DNP; Owner/Nurse Practitioner, Private Practice; Helotes TX

Combining Service Learning, Partnerships, and Innovative Primary Care Delivery to Improve the Health of Marginalized Communities in Alabama

Amy Pridemore, DNP, FNP-C; Assistant Clinical Professor, Nursing, Auburn University; Auburn AL
Linda Gibson-Young, PhD, FNP-BC; Professor and Outreach Coordinator, Nursing, Auburn University College of Nursing; Auburn AL
Rachel Helms, DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC, ENP-C; Assistant Clinical Professor, Nursing, Auburn University; Auburn AL
Claire Thompson, MSN, WHNP-BC; Assistant Clinical Professor, Auburn University College of Nursing; Auburn AL

Measles? We Eradicated it 20 years ago! OR DID WE? It's On the Rise Again!

Diane Spoljoric, PhD RNC FNP; Nurse Practitioner, Purdue University Northwest; Westville IN

House Calls Are Among Successful Readmission Reduction Initiatives in Upstate New York

Michele Summers, PhD, FNP-C; Family Nurse Practitioner, self-employed; Cheyenne WY and Professor,

Nursing, Binghamton University; Binghamton NY

Serdar Atav, PhD; Professor, Health Policy and Research, Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences,

Binghamton University; Binghamton NY

Stepping Down from Opioids: Approaches to Prescribing and Weaning

Scott Taylor, DNP, CRNP; Clinical Practice & Development Coordinator, Nursing/Patient Care Services,

University of Maryland Medical Center; Baltimore MD

Utilizing Procalcitonin as a Guide for Antibiotic Stewardship in an Acute Care Setting

Kayla Thomas, FNP; Graduate Student, Department of Graduate Nursing, Mississippi University for Women; Columbus MS

Improving Maternal Health Outcomes Through a Paradigm Shift to Preconception Care

Claire Thompson, MSN, WHNP-BC; Assistant Clinical Professor, Auburn University College of Nursing; Auburn AL
Amy Pridemore, DNP, FNP-C; Assistant Clinical Professor, Nursing, Auburn University; Auburn AL

Effects of Exercise on Vasomotor Symptoms in Menopausal Women

Lauren Tryon, BSN, RN, BMTCN; Graduate Student, School of Nursing, University of Northern Colorado; Greeley CO

STI's in 2024: Evidence-based Treatment and Diverse Patient Populations.

Mandy Wilson, DNP, FNP-C, APRN; Associate Professor, School of Nursing, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center;

Lubbock TX and FNP, Pediatric Urgent Care, Covenant Health; Lubbock TX

Virtual Interprofessional Education: Changes Over Time in One Institution

Kathleen Woodruff, RN, ANP-BC; Clinical Associate Professor, USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck Department of Nursing,

University of Southern California; White Hall MD

Benita Walton-Moss, PhD, FNP-BC; Associate Teaching Professor of Social Work, Nursing, University of Southern California; Los Angeles CA