Capstone Project Highlights
Capstone Project Highlights
The following Capstone Projects provide information learners have extensively researched at the end of their academic programs at Nightingale College. Through this research, learners have provided a comprehensive and detailed analysis of competencies that demonstrate readiness for their future in health care.
Mobile Cardiac Monitoring in Rural Settings
By Kyle A. Roth, FNP Student
In rural areas where access to specialized care is limited, patients with cardiovascular disease are more likely to make emergency visits due to a lack of local resources. Additionally, arrhythmias tend to be diagnosed and treated less frequently in rural locales. After a 12-month trial period, this project concludes that mobile cardiac monitoring can greatly reduce acute care utilization in underserved areas. Also, it provides a model for sustaining and replicating this action across similar healthcare systems.
The Use of Artificial Intelligence to Reduce Provider Burnout
By Christian J. Moore, MPM, BSN, RN
Excessive administrative tasks, long work hours, and a disrupted work-life balance have led to severe burnout among medical providers, which in turn affects overall patient care. This can also result in decreased job satisfaction and increased instances of medical errors. Over 12 months of AI (artificial intelligence) scribe-software implementation, this study shows that automating documentation tasks with AI can give time back to providers to focus more on patient care, as well as their own well-being.
Medical Nonadherence Among Adults with Diabetes Mellitus: A Business Plan to Improve Outcomes
By Deneige Haar
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) afflicts over 500 million adults worldwide, including 37 million in the United States. Nonadherence to medication schedules will drive these numbers higher and increase healthcare costs by a projected $412.9 billion in the future. Financial constraints, lack of health literacy, and simple forgetfulness contribute to nonadherence; a proposed mobile health app could increase T2D medication adherence by 50%-75%, and could also be adapted to address other chronic conditions.
Utilizing Motivational Interviewing in Primary Care to Decrease Low-Density Lipoprotein Levels
By Linda Duran, BSN, RN
Preventing and managing chronic diseases like secondary dyslipidemia is key to reducing global death rates attributed to cardiovascular disease. Primary care providers who detect dyslipidemia can support necessary patient behavioral changes through motivational interviewing — a proven, evidence-based strategy to encourage healthier lifestyle choices. Motivational interviewing is also a cost-effective strategy for primary prevention and reducing elevated LDL cholesterol levels for patients.
Mobile Health Clinics Bring High-Quality Care to Those in Need
By Mikayl Bell
At least 3.6 million people in the U.S. are excluded from medical care due to distance and transportation barriers, costing the healthcare system up to $150 billion a year. Mobile health clinics can reach those in need and provide essential medical care, as well as chronic care management. By bridging the geographical gap, mobile health clinics can administer preventative maintenance and disease management by bringing high-quality care directly to those who wouldn’t otherwise receive it.
Past MSN FNP Capstones
Explore past MSN FNP capstone projects to see the innovative work and research completed by graduates. These projects highlight real-world solutions, advanced clinical practice, and contributions to the nursing profession. Browse the collection for inspiration and insight into the impact of our learners’ achievements.