The Student Capstones, Theses, & Dissertations Collection compiles the student work listed in our Department student collections.
Capstone Papers from 2021
Mindfulness Based Therapy Used in Treatment for Secondary and College Students Who Identify as LGBTQ, Ross Beattie
Addressing Psychosocial Outcomes of Social Isolation in Older Adults, Megan Friesen and Madeline M. Christensen
A Bundled Approach to Integrative Care for Peripherally Inserted Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Cannula Insertion Site, Kelly Garaffa and Mickey Amos
Advocating for Palliative Care in the Intensive Care Unit: A Nursing Approach, Andrea Kirk and Erin Leach
DNP Proposal: Implementing Staff Education to Reduce Stress and Increase Resiliency, Samantha Lambert and Mariana Corpus
Capstone Papers from 2020
Intergenerational Trauma, Ruqia Abdirahman
A Pilot Study on the Retention and Turnover of NCAA Division II Sports Information Directors, David Albrecht
The Implementation of Spirituality in School Counseling, Molly Attoe
Transformation Leadership and Youth Development Soccer Coaches: Behaviors that Enhance Coaching Performance, Diego Barros dos Santos
Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Attendance Interventions for Schools, Bailey Biggerstaff
Examining Sense of Belonging and Academic Success for Undergraduate Chinese Students, Kurt Bolstad
Hospital to Home: Fall Prevention Interventions for the Discharging Patient, Joy Bridewell
Improving Nurse Knowledge and Comfort in Advance Care Planning, Hajrudina Brkic and Marisia Young
Managing Nursing Incivility: An Integrative Literature Review, Tina Carlson
A Phenomenological Approach on Communication Experiences between Strength and Conditioning Coaches and Head Sport Coaches, Benjamin Charles
Fear of Recurrence in Ovarian Cancer Survivors and Their Spouses, Brandon R. Crouley and Jennifer L. Skaden
An Innovative Approach for Type 2 Diabetes Education, Rachel Domagala
Impact of Homeless Youth: How Does it Affect School Development?, Rena Dornfeld
Counseling Adolescents with Chronic Physical Chronic Conditions, Holly Dwyer
Autonomy and the Patient’s Perspective on Physician-Assisted Suicide, Anna Dykhuis
Managing Change to Impact Training and Affect the Experience of Physicians Using Speech Recognition Technology, Tom Endrizzi and Rick Fricker
Influences of Coach Leadership Related to Nutrition on Collegiate Student Athletes Dietary Choices, Maria Fruechte
Professional Development for the 21st Century Teacher: Supporting Teachers in a 1:1 9-12 Classroom, Steven Gilbertson
Leadership Strategies: Developing Millennial Entrepreneurs for Start-up Micro-gyms, Esdeina Gonzalez
Effectiveness of Order Sets in the Management of Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemia, Steven Gort
Adolescent Substance Use Identification and Early Interventions: A Guide for School Counseling Professionals, Olivia Gullickson
PPE Compliance and Knowledge Among Healthcare Staff, Beatrice Hagert and Nicole Krummel
Nonprofit Women Rising in Leadership: Strategies for Identifying Barriers, Ellen Hegge
Lean Leadership in Research, Dania Helgeson
It Takes A Village: Engaging Families to Support Student Transitioning Into A New School, Michael R. Hutchins
The Effects of Bibliotherapy on Students Experiencing Grief, Loss, and Trauma, Laura Jensen
Stress and Burnout in Nurse Leaders, Laura E. Johnson, Kiersten J. Nichols, and Jayme A. Sakhitab
The Modernization of Sales Training for Generation Z Students, Samuel Kanthak
DNP Proposal: Delirium Prevention Protocol, Aaron Klein and Julia Kvam
History of the Iowa High School Speech Association Research Project, Amanda Knox
Implementation of the Lasater Clinical Judgment Rubric as a Progress Review Tool, Lydia Lazzara
Implementation of a Palliative Care Program in Rural Minnesota, Barbara Lenarz
An Integrative Review of Early Ambulation's Effects on Vascular Complications Four Hours Post-Femorial PCI, Mackenzie Lucca
Developing Mentoring Relationships Among Collegiate Coaches Using Developmental Leadership Strategies, Lawren McKinney
Childhood Trauma and Attachment, Marcia Mihalovic
The Internet and LGBTQ+ Identity Formation in Adolescents and Young Adults, Margaret Morris
Racial Inequity and the Achievement Gap, Ari Mwatela
Mindfulness Awareness and Leadership Self-Efficacy in Current and Potential Leaders, Kitra J. Nelson
Interpersonal Relationships and Attachment Style Among Substance - Dependent Individuals, Ashlee Newhart
Virtual Recruitment Resource Guide, Elizabeth Niehaus
Advancing Higher Education: Strategic Leadership for Chief Advancement Officers, Matthew Ohs
Current Sex Offender Laws: Are They Doing More Harm Than Good?, Gail Onderak
Developing a Total Knee Care Pathway to Reduce Hospital Length of Stay While Maintaining Quality of Care, Katie Pace
Cardiac Resuscitation Training: An Integrative Literature Review, Dominick Pahl
A Case for Delirium Risk Prediction Models to Aid in Triaging Resources to those Most at Risk an Integrative Literature Review, Tammy Perttula
High School Athletic Administration’s Policies and Rights to Sanction Student-Athlete’s Social Media Use, Eric S. Peterson
Shifting Parents from Respondents to Partners: New Paths to School Involvement, Andrew S. Pierskalla
Preferred Leadership Styles of Coaches: Collegiate Athletes’ Perception of Quality Coaches, Paul Preston
Simulation in Nursing Education: A Literature Review on Debriefing, Rebecca Rausch
Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening in Adults: An Integrative Review, Julie Sanger
Leadership Change for Athletic Academic Advisors Serving Student-Athletes with Self-Reported Mental Health Issues, Tyler Schoh
Nursing Practice and the Prevention of Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections, Laura Sherburne
The History, Prevalence, and Implications of Burnout in Medical Residents, Zoey Smith
Benefits of Palliative Care in the Intensive Care Unit, Stephen Swenson and Stephen M. Swenson
Impact, Prevalence of Cognitive Overload and Athlete Burnout: Division II Athletics, Luke Teague
An Escape Room for Sepsis Education, Brit Voshage and Autumn Leigh Cole
Elective Course Choice as a Factor in K12 Graduation Rates, Matthew Wagner
Sustainable Journalism Education: A Curriculum Review and Revision of the Winona State Journalism Program, Doug Westerman
Capstone Papers from 2019
Parental Incarceration: The Childs Rights and Needs, Adam T. Bahr
School Counselor Self-Care Practices as Mitigating Factors Regarding Professional Burnout, Kelsie Brand
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health: Relationship-based Interventions for At-risk Families, Britney Brennan
Counseling Interventions for Native American Adolescents, Kathryn Burger
Approaches to Enchancing Family Satisifaction with Care of Persons Hospitalized in Intensive Care Receiving End-of-Life Care: An Integrative Review, Chelsea J. Dahl and Elizabeth M. Turba
Building Resilience Through Strengths-Based Learning During Graduate Study Abroad: An Exploratory Study, Chelsea K. Dresen, Matthew L. Wilmes, Karen R. Sullivan, and Theresa A. Waterbury
Assessment and Evaluation of Anti-Racist, Feminist Training in Counselor, Kyle E. Dufek
Adolescents Amount of Sleep in Relation to Emotional and Behavioral Regulation, Stephanie Emanuel
Developing Self-Awareness in Counseling Professionals, La Green
Impactful Mentoring of Women Graduate Students: Guiding the Development of Leadership Behaviors, Ashley N. Greig and Barbara Holmes
Rethinking Elementary Physical Education: Creating Time for Physical Activity, Adam B. Hanson
Efficacy of the ABCDE Bundle in Reducing Delirium in Critically Ill Patients: An Integrative Literature Review, Leah Hanson
School Counselor Advocacy for Transgender Youth, Autumn Hayes
The Whole Parent: An Evaluation of Parental Interventions, Elizabeth Hellenbrand
Where Have All the Teachers Gone? A Look at Teacher Attrition in the U.S., Kimberly Hill
Adolescents in Alternative Education Settings, Carly Houlihan
Business Leaders’ Strategies for Addressing Employee Turnover and Promoting Stability, ke huang
Inclusive Classrooms, Meghan Ihrke
Suicide, Associated Factors, and Treatment Recommendations for Youth Who Identify as LGTBQ, Natalie Jech
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Health and Equity in the United States, Shannon Jezusko
Utilizing a Trauma Informed Approach to Build Resiliency in Underrepresented College Students, Marie Lindloff
Counselor Self-Disclosure: The Impact of Disclosing Mental Health Clients, Katelyn Longmire
They Don't Know I Want to Die: Can Parents Predict Child Suicidality?, Jamie Matson
Effects of Family Treatment Drug Court on Reunification of Families Involved with Child Protection, Carrie Meiners
Study Abroad Strengths-Based Curriculum: Advancing Self-Reflection and Relationship-Building Leadership Skills, Elizabeth Moldenhauer, Melissa Osland, and Theresa A. Waterbury
Effects of Discrimination on Transgender Populations, Katherine R. Moyer
ASCA National Model Implementation and Discipline Disparities in Schools, Abigail Mundy
Implementing Whanau Ora Interventions in Postvention Response to Suicide Ideation, attempts, or Completion of Maori in Rural Communities: A Therapuetic Group Manual, Elizabeth F. Murphy
Trauma: Integrating Play Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Theresa Odden
Yoga Intervention Benefits and School Setting Applications, Jessica L. H. Olson
Domestic Deathcare: The Effect of Home Funerals on the Grieving Process, Eva Pitsch
Counseling Children from Single Parent Households, Lauren Praska
Considerations for Supporting Homeless Adoslescents, Megan Reyes
The Effects of Bullying on Identity, Fortino Rodriguez Sanchez
