Group: Bryan College of Health Sciences Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) Collection
The Bryan College of Health Sciences, Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice, is an entry to practice program preparing Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). This collection houses doctoral capstone projects authored by the DNAP graduates.
To learn more about the DNAP program at Bryan College of Health Sciences, Lincoln, NE; please click here: Bryan College DNAP.
The Bryan College of Health Sciences DNAP program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs. http://home.coa.us.com
Recent Submissions
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Intraoperative lidocaine infusion for multimodal pain management in gastrointestinal surgeries: An evidence-based practice analysis
A population, intervention, comparison, and outcome (PICO) question was used to provide the key concepts of my search strategy. “In (P) patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgeries, what is the effect of using (I) ... -
Conventional epidural versus dural puncture epidural for labor analgesia: An evidence based practice analysis
Purpose Statement: The purpose of this evidence based practice analysis (EBPA) is to provide evidence-based recommendations for lumbar epidural techniques for labor analgesia in adult women in active labor (parturients) ... -
Clonidine as an adjunct to intrathecal bupivacaine: An integrative review
Aims and objectives: The aim of this integrative review is to provide current, evidence-based anesthetic recommendations for the use of clonidine as an adjuvant to bupivacaine for patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty ... -
Anesthetic management of mast cell activation syndrome: A journal course review
Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) is a disorder that has only gained recognition in the past twelve years. Patients that are diagnosed with MCAS are plagued with abnormal acute and/or chronic mild to severe (anaphylaxis) ... -
Effects of dexmedetomidine on postoperative delirium in the older adult population undergoing cardiothoracic surgery: An evidence-based practice analysis
A PICO question was developed to provide guidance for the research/literature review process. “In the greater than 60-year-old adult population undergoing cardiac or thoracic surgery with general anesthesia (P), does ... -
Lung-protective ventilation effects on oxygenation in the obese patient undergoing a general anesthetic with endotracheal tube: An evidence-based practice analysis
The purpose of this evidence-based practice review is to investigate the effects of lung-protective ventilation strategies on oxygenation in the obese patient undergoing a general anesthetic with endotracheal tube. A ... -
The erector spinae plane block for improving recovery after spinal surgery
The literature was analyzed to determine the efficacy of ESP blocks on postoperative pain scores and postoperative total opioid consumption (TOC) in adults undergoing general anesthesia for posterior spinal surgery. Posterior ... -
The use of spontaneous vs. pressure support ventilation with a laryngeal mask airway: An integrative review
Objective: The aim of this integrative review is to provide current evidence along with recommendations for practice regarding the effects of spontaneous and pressure support ventilation with the use of a Laryngeal Mask ... -
An integrative review: The incidence of transient neurologic symptoms with the administration of intrathecal lidocaine or bupivacaine
Aims and Objectives: The aim of this integrative review is to analyze the effects of intrathecal administration of lidocaine and bupivacaine on transient neurologic symptoms (TNS). Methods: A review of the literature was ... -
SRNA learning preferences: A descriptive study
Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists (SRNAs) obtain a large portion of their required education within the clinical setting. Research suggests that learning preferences may change with exposure to certain situations, such ... -
Perceived clinical orientation needs of student registered nurse anesthetists: A quality improvement needs assessment
The purpose of this project was to identify the perceived clinical orientation needs of a cohort of student registered nurse anesthetists (SRNAs) at one clinical site. Two focus group interviews were conducted with five ... -
The effect of an esmolol infusion on perioperative opioid use and postoperative pain scores: An integrative review
Objective: The purpose of this integrative review is to investigate the effect of an esmolol infusion on perioperative opioid use and postoperative pain scores. Methods: Articles published between 2012 and 2020 were ... -
The perceived levels of stress and anxiety in student nurse anesthetists during a pandemic: A descriptive cross-sectional study
Background and Significance: Limited research exists regarding Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists' (SRNAs’) perceptions of stress and anxiety during a pandemic such as the COVID-19 outbreak. Clinical effects of ... -
An orientation program for student registered nurse anesthetists (SRNAs) and their support persons: A program evaluation
Graduate programs have been studied and shown to be stressful for their students. Students and their support persons can experience similar emotions which can impact the students' performance, this is known as the crossover ... -
A study of certified registered nurses anesthetist manpower supply and demand in Nebraska: VII
Background: A shortage of healthcare professionals is a problem many hospitals may face in the era of an expanding aging population. The impact of healthcare provider shortages has proven to be detrimental. A shortage of ... -
Mepivacaine and bupivacaine spinal comparisons for motor function return, discharge time, and transient neurologic symptoms: An evidence based practice analysis
Bupivacaine is the most common local anesthetic used in spinals for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and total hip arthroplasty (THA) procedures, despite its extended duration (3-9 hours). Most TKA's can be completed in ... -
Neuraxial anesthesia’s role in external cephalic version: An integrative review
Background: External cephalic versions (ECVs) are used to move a fetus from breech position into a vertex position to allow for safer vaginal delivery. Neuraxial anesthesia has been studied as a method of pain control and ... -
Propofol dispension and waste in Nebraska: A descriptive study
Propofol is an intravenous sedative hypnotic drug with addictive properties commonly used in anesthesia. Despite official statements from the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) and the American Society of ... -
The effect of preoperative routine cannabis consumption or perioperative administration of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) on post operative nausea and vomiting in surgical patients
With the growing advocation for and legalization of medical and recreational marijuana, its presence in patients presenting for anesthesia is on the rise. It has been hypothesized that complications such as nausea and ... -
12-lead ECG monitoring with the EASI System in the OR: A quality improvement project
The intent of this project was to assess current use and knowledge of the EASITM system, educate anesthesia providers about the EASITM system, and re-assess knowledge and use of this system in clinical practice. The use ...
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