The Student Capstones, Theses, & Dissertations Collection compiles the student works listed in our Department student collections.
Capstone Papers & Experiences from 2017
Wellness Needs for Smith Clinic Health System Community X Employees, Heidi S. Poole
Patient and Caregiver New Medication Education Using tTeach-back, J. Prochnow
Core Values of Sports Teams: What are They and How are They Conveyed?, Eric Raisbeck
Implementation of Advance Care Planning in a Rural Minnesota Long-Term Care Facility, A. Reed
Teacher Perceptions On Digital Personal Learning Networks For Professional Development, Kirsten Richardson
Perceptions on the 45/15 School Calendar - Should Southland School District Adopt?, Ethan Riggin
A Literature Review of the Public Stigma of Mental Illness, Lisa Rogers
Weight Management in Adolescents with Elevated Body Mass Indices and Asthma, Meghann Ryan
Are Cultural Adaptations of ESTs an Appropriate Response to Unfavorable Treatment Outcomes of Ethnic/Cultural minorities? An Appraisal of the Response, David A. Scales
Working with Students Living in Poverty: What Can School Counselors Do?, Krystle Seekamp
Effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse: Women in Adulthood, Elizabeth Stiernagle
Addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in the School Setting, Katlyn Trumm
Capstone Papers from 2016
Comprehension of Counselor Education Course Materials in Online Versus Face-to-Face Courses, Chelsee J. Ahumada
Environmental Enrichment and Substance Use Disorders, John Ambrose
Evaluation of Violence Risk Assessment Tools for Acute Mental Health, Kendra A. Anderson
Promoting Nurse Practitioners in Tanzania: Lessons Learned, K. Bachand and J. Ganong
The Benefits and Challenges of Service-Learning in Undergraduate Nursing Education: Comparing Different Experiences, Michelle E. Benish, Kelsey V. Hermann, and Stephanie P. Mann
Sepsis Screening Tool Implementation on a Neuroscience Medical-Surgical Unit, K. Besemer and J. Mikkelson
Variaiblity in Perceived Family Change, Family Growth, and Family Struggling Among Families Experiencing Chronic Illness, Katherine L. Braaten, Danielle A. Koenig, and Bethaney A. Wescott
First and Second Generation Immigrant Students: Breaking Down the Barriers to K-12 English Language Learner Success, Sarah J. Campbell
Prevention of Risky Sexual Behaviors When Alcohol is Involved for College Females, H. Carlin and E. Rivard
Enhancing Care for Infants with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome: An Evidence Based Practice Approach in Rural Minnesota, C. Cook and S. Dahms
Effects of Poverty on Adolescent Mental Health, Morgan Dannecker
Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring Within a Hispanic-American Population, E. Dyce and K. Switalski
Consequences of the Bystander Effect in Relation to Bullying, Underage Alcohol Consumption, and Suicide/Suicidal Ideation, Dana Erickson
Partnerships for Healthy Ageing: A Secondary Analysis of Nursing Students' Reflective Journals, Tyler Faust, Kayla Jones, and Dawn Newman
Nursing Students' Experiences of the Senior Clinical Preceptorship, Rachel M. Gagliasso, Holly A. Huso, and Tamara L. Supinski
Multidisciplinary Medication Reconciliation in the Hospital Setting: An Evidence-Based Practice Project, A. Glasscock and J. Ramirez
Diabetes Assessment in Ambulatory Surgery, P. Haala
The Effectiveness of Animal Assisted Activity and Animal Assisted Therapy in Reducing Symptoms of Depression, Alexis J. Hauser
Recommendations to Practitioners for Adolescent Clients with a History of Trauma, Keiko L. Heitman
Non-Suicidal Self-Injury, Amanda Jensen
Communication in the 21st Century: Implications of Counseling in a Digital World, Rebecca Johnson
Mainting Quality While Transitioning to the Dedicated Education Unit (DEU) Model, C. Jones
Current best practice regarding nutritional influences that enchance surgical wound healing, Tracy L. Kiehne
A Content Analysis of How a Learning Environment Influences the Development in Clinical Reasoning in Nurses, Joan M. Krauss and Francis Owusu
Applying the Evidence in Treatment of Acute Uncomplicated Bronchitis in Emergency Medicine, K. Langer and D. Steele
Veteran's Deaths Due to Suicide Have Increased to an Alarming Rate, Jason D. Marquardt
Sexually Transmitted Infection Education and Testing at an Alternative Learning Center Clinic, A. McAlister and J. Richardson
Child Abuse: Signs, Symptoms, and the Role of the School Counselor, Ryan A. McRae
Psychosocial and Psychological Challenges Faces Women Diagnosed with Cancer, Nancy L. Miller
Experiences and Impact of Involvement in Service-Learning for Users of Services, Katheryn L. Munroe
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in the Treatment of Co-Occurring Disorders, John Newman
Barriers and Support of Evidence-Based Practice Among Graduate Nursing Students, Kelly Niebeling and Brit Voshage
Wabasha Community Restaurant Nutrition Recommendations, Jaclyn Novak
Identifying Influential Factors of Student-Athlete’s Selection Process Among NCAA Division II Baseball Players, Matt O'Brien
Treating Trauma with Exposure Therapy, Gretchen Otto
Use of Art Therapy in Treating Children with PTSD, Kelly Puent
Integrating Nature into the Helping Professions, Jacob Radtke
Improving Academic Motivation, Whitney Ryan
Perceptions and Choice Theory in Schools and Counseling, Ryan M. Schaller
Propofol Disposal in the Anesthesia Setting: Overcoming Barriers, D. Schneider
Behavioral Activation Therapy in Treating Depression, Brian Strauss
Substance Abuse Prevention Programs: A Review of Risk Factors, Fundamental Program Components and the Coping Power Program, Mary Sussenguth
Families Living in the Crisis of Poverty: Why a Motivational Interviewing Approach Makes Sense, Martha Lyn Thomford
Clinician Mindfulness Practice and the Implications for Burnout Mitigation: Mindfulness as a Values Componenet of Self-Care, Stephanie Wachter-Papenfuss
Clinician Mindfulness Practice and the Implications for Burnout Mitigation: Mindfulness as a Values Component of Self-Care, Stephanie Wachter
Spirituality in Mental Health Counseling, Matthew Welacha
Treatment for Complex Trauma and Substance Abuse for Adult Males in Residential Addiction Treatment, Kristin J. Wilson
The Cycle of Victimization of Incarcerated Women, Michelle Woodworth
Administration Policy Impacts on Counselor Productivity and Overall Job Satisfaction, Bailey Ziemann
Nursing DNP Projects from 2015
An Educational Evaluation Using Non-Invasive Interventions to Decrease Work-Related Stress for Staff, M. Anderson and D. Shuey
Intervention Strategies for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Mika Baer
Normal Saline, Lactated Ringers, and Traumatic Hemorrhagic Shock, Catherine H. Bausano
Retention of Personal Care Assistants (PCAS) at Organization X, Sonia M. Bompart Morales
Meaningful Use of the Electronic Health Record in a Community Clinic, Karen Bowers and Karen E. Zuehlke
Effectively combining PBIS and the Nurtured Heart Approach, Erin Bremer
Peer-Mediated Interventions for Students Classified with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, Erin M. Burns
Gender Role Conflict and Men's Attitudes Towards Mental Health Counseling, Alcohol Use and Depression, Mario Carrillo
Effects of Childhood Trauma on Students: The Role of School Counselors, Emily R. Dierling
Uncertainty and Appreciation of Life in Women with One Recurrence Versus Two or More Recurrences of Ovarian Cancer: A Secondary Analysis, Cori Duellman Wallerich, Amy Pike, and Paul Tan
Psychological Distress, Personal Strength, and Number of Recurrences in Women with Recurrent Ovarian Cancer, Heidi A. Eisenman and Danielle J. Munsterman
Aromatherapy for Pain Control in Hospitalized Adults, Brittany Eppard
10,000 Voices: Nurses' Perception of Scope of Practice Barriers in a Midwest State, Breanna Estby, Margot Melanson-Arnold, and Amy Ries
Family Vulnerability, Family Change, and Family Financial Concerns Related to the Experience of Chronic Illness, Emily M. Goetzke, Kathryn M. Parks, and Laura J. Peterson
Perceptions of Advanced Care Planning Among Latino Adults in the Community Setting, L. Habicht and E. McLean
Somali Cultural Competence Education: An Intervention for Emergency Department Staff, E. Herrity and J. Onduso
Does Judicial Immunity Serve the Common Good?, Patrick Holt
Supporting College Students with A.D.H.D., Justin Huegel
The Impact of Focused Education on Nurses' Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in Patient Care, Jennifer Johnas, Danielle McAlpine, and Paul Proshek
School Connectedness: An Analysis of Students' Relationship with Their School, Marshall Kading
Mindfulness-Based Practice in Schools, Nicole E. Klein
Emotional Freedom Techniques: Tapping with Adolescents in a School Setting, Megan E. Leisen
Mediation of Adolescent High-Risk Behaviors: A Curriculum Based Risk Assessment Approach, Daniel Lindenfeld
Assessment of Low Sodium Diet Education for Patients, D. Remme
Helping to Health Through Yoga: Exploring Yoga as an Adjunctive Therapy Tool for Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Sara Richeson
The Relationship of Coaching Football and Counseling: Building a Championship System, Brent E. Schroeder
The Effects of Bullying on Sexual Minority Youth: The Importance of Creating an Inclusive School Climate, Elizabeth A.M. Strunz
Barriers for Rural Victims of Domestic Violence, Malorie Wolf
Impact of Abuse Throughout a Child's Psychological Development, Michael Wurdeman
Capstone Papers from 2014
Combating Eating Disorders by Addressing Body Image Issues in Schools, Brittany Ballweg
The Relationship Between Psychological Distress and Sexual Relationship Adjustment in Husbands of Wives Diagnosed with Recurrent Ovarian Cancer, Sara L. Berding
An Evidence-Based Approach for Integrating Effective Teaching Strategies for Motivational Interviewing into a Graduate Nursing Program, Joel Busch, Jade DeRocher, and Courtney Nack
Exploring Family Caregiving Strategies, Family Relationships and Family Growth in the Context of Chronic Illness, Kati J. Cavanaugh, Emily S. Eastwick, and Beckie J. Kronebusch
