School of Nursing & Health Sciences Hosts Spring 2024 DNP Poster Presentation Event
Holy Family University Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students enrolled in the School of Nursing & Health Sciences presented the results of their scholarly research projects at the DNP Poster Presentation event at the University’s Newtown East campus on May 15, 2024. The pre-commencement event is hosted annually to highlight the scholarship of the soon-to-be graduates.
Five students presented their DNP Scholarly Projects. They will be awarded their DNP degrees during commencement exercises on May 18, 2024. Faculty member Elaine Maruca, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, CNE provided oversight, serving as the students’ project advisor and primary investigator.
“The DNP Poster Presentation event is always a much-anticipated event that provides a unique opportunity to showcase the knowledge that our students gained by completing this scholarly project,” said Dr. Maruca, DNP program director and assistant professor in the School of Nursing & Health Sciences. “Each project focuses on evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes of safety and quality care. Our students enjoyed sharing their project findings with their peers, faculty, families and friends, as well as with the broader University community. Their efforts speak to their dedication to advancing research and their commitment to doctorate nursing education.”
The DNP presentations included:
Andrea Hamburg- The Effect of Health Literacy for Parents who use the Internet and Social Media for Medical Information; Faculty Advisor: Dr. Elaine Maruca
Ann Mathew- Improving Knowledge of Pain Management with a Cultural Assessment Tool in the Long-Term Care Setting; Faculty Advisor: Dr. Elaine Maruca
Bryan Hill- The Effect of Evidence-Based Education on Attitudes Regarding Statin Use in Patients; Faculty Advisor: Dr. Elaine Maruca
Danielle Hill-The Implementation of a Nurse-Driven Protocol in a Pediatric Emergency Department; Faculty Advisor: Dr. Elaine Maruca
Katherine West Mohr- The Effect of Leadership Training on the Leadership Skills and Attitudes of Nurse Practitioners in an Outpatient Clinic; Faculty Advisor: Dr. Elaine Maruca
“We applaud the achievement of our DNP students, knowing both the effort that they devoted to their projects and the importance of the research results,” said Vice Dean, Assistant Professor, and DNP Team Lead Dr. Jinsy Mathew. “Our students put evidence into practice in addressing today’s healthcare challenges, and do so always with the focus on patient safety and improved health outcomes.”
“I am extremely proud of our Holy Family DNP graduates,” said Dean of the School of Nursing & Health Sciences Dr. Margaret Harkins. “They have successfully handled the rigor of the program and have acquired advanced knowledge and practice skills that will not only positively impact patients and communities but will position them for leadership roles in healthcare.”
Due to the limited number of spaces each semester, admission to Holy Family University’s DNP program is highly competitive. For more information (including admission requirements), please visit the program website or contact Graduate Admissions at 267-341-3327 or gradstudy@holyfamily.edu .