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Dissertations from 2023 2023

Mental Health Burden and Attitudes and Intention to Seek Mental Health Services in Saudi Women Living in the United States , Wjdan A. Almutairi, Nursing

THE MEANINGS OF DAILY ACTIVITIES AND ATTITUDES OF OLDER BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS: A CASE STUDY RESEARCH , Wadha Alquraini, Nursing

A Grounded Theory of Patient Flow Management within the Emergency Department , Ellen Benjamin, Nursing

Care With Honor And Dignity In A Long-Term Care Facility For Veterans , Sabine Clasen, Nursing

Tablet-based Cognitive Behavioral Group Intervention to Improve Step Count, Fatigue, Self-efficacy and Quality of Life in Arthritis Patients , Sarah M. Fiske, Nursing

Patterns of Substance Use and Buprenorphine Utilization to Predict Treatment Utilization for Opioid Use Disorder , Nicole M. Kent, Nursing

A Mixed Methods Comparative Case Study of the Relationship Between Community Engagement Practices, Maternal and Neonatal Health Services Utilization, and Health Outcomes , Tegemea P. Mwalingo, Nursing

AN EVALUATION OF FUNCTIONAL OUTCOMES FOR PATIENTS WITH OPIOID USE DISORDER IN A MEDICATION TREATMENT PROGRAM: WITH A FOCUS ON PREGNANT WOMEN , kristy pereira, Nursing

THE FEASIBILITY AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A STRENGTHS-BASED RESILIENCE PROGRAM FOR NURSES , Cynthia Peterson, Nursing

Dissertations from 2022 2022

Intravenous Smart Infusion Pump Safety and Flow Rate Accuracy , Jeannine Blake, Nursing

Physical Activity, Daily Step Counts and Functional Ability in Older Adults: Using NHANES Database , Chunfang(Maggie) Chen, Nursing

The Experiences and Needs of Individuals With a Variant of Uncertain Significance (VUS) on Genetic Tests for Hereditary Cancer Syndromes: A Grounded Theory Study , Danielle Gould, Nursing

Use of a Checklist as a Decision Support Aid for Heart Failure Assessment and Management , MaryAnn Hogan, Nursing

A Plant-Based Culinary Intervention to Reduce Type 2 Diabetes Risk and Improve Self-Efficacy in Latino/a/x Adults , Linda M. Koh, Nursing

THAI NOVICE NURSES’ LIVED EXPERIENCES AND PERSPECTIVES OF BREASTFEEDING AND HUMAN MILK IN THE NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (NICU) , Tippawan Srichalerm, Nursing

Dissertations from 2021 2021

NURSE-DELIVERED SHOE-LACING INTERVENTION: EFFECT ON COMFORT AND TOE PRESSURES FOR ACTIVE COMMUNITY-DWELLING ADULTS (AGE 65+) , Mary C. Clayton-Jones, Nursing

LOST IN TRANSLATION: A HOLISTIC PERSPECTIVE ON NURSE PEER RELATIONSHIPS , Maud B. Low, Nursing

Young Adult Cancer Survivors and Physical Activity: An Expert Consensus Study , Ann Marie Moraitis, Nursing

Perseverance: A Focused Ethnographic Study of the Emergency Triage Nurse , Ellen C. Smithline, Nursing

Examining a Fatigue Management Model That Identifies Risk Factors and Consequences of Fatigue in Older Individuals , Maral Torossian, Nursing

Hospital Assessment and Response to Environmental Pollution as a Population Health Need: Identifying Prevalence and Predictors in Community Benefit Practices , Sarah Valentine, Nursing

Dissertations from 2020 2020

DEVELOPING A HANDHELD APPLICATION: A TABLET-BASED CLINICAL EVALUATION TOOL (TABCET) FOR NURSING STUDENT EVALUATION BY CLINICAL INSTRUACTORS , Mohammed Alghenaimi, Nursing

Geographical Disparity of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Chronic Diseases in Saudi Arabia , Fahad Alhowaymel, Nursing

Mediation and Moderation of Sleep in Arthritis Fatigue , Jean L. Cody, Nursing

Dietary Transition, Food Choice Process, and Food Practices in Sub-Saharan African Pregnant Women Living in Massachusetts , Favorite Iradukunda, Nursing

Older Women’s Experiences of Intimate Partner Violence: A Phenomenological Study , Lourdes Irene, Nursing

PERCEPTIONS AND EXPERIENCES OF ADOPTING A TECHNOLOGY BASED INTERVENTION FOR ALCOHOL SCREENING AND REFERRAL TO TREATMENT IN PRIMARY CARE , Sonya L. Lachance, Nursing

The Impact of Psychosocial Treatment on Medication Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder , Tara Mariolis, Nursing

CORE CONTENT ITEMS AND CONSTRUCTS TO INFORM STUDENT NURSE HANDOFF COMMUNICATION , Kelley McAfee, Nursing

USE OF STAY S.A.F.E. STRATEGY DURING MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION IN REDUCING ERRORS , Cidalia J. Vital, Nursing

Dissertations from 2019 2019

Transgender Young Adults, Sibling Relationships, and Mental Health , Jordon Bosse, Nursing

Social Factors that Exacerbate Features of Borderline Personality Disorder in Young Adult Women Between 25 and 35 years of age Living in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico , Erika M. Carrasquillo, Nursing

MAKING THE INVISIBLE VISIBLE: ADOLESCENT CAREGIVER EXPERIENCES IN MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS , Renee Crizer, Nursing

Cultural and Family Challenges in Type Two Diabetes Self-care for Puerto Rican Identified Hispanic Adults , Jalil Johnson, Nursing

ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES AND ATTITUDES TOWARDS ABUSE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN AMONG ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS IN MALAWI , Nellipher Lewis Mchenga, Nursing

THE SOCIAL PROCESS OF DYING IN THE HOSPITAL: A GROUNDED THEORY STUDY , Alyson Prokop, Nursing

THE IMPACT OF PTSD AND HISTORY OF INVOLVEMENT IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM ON MEDICATION TREATMENT SUCCESS IN OPIOID USE DISORDER , Kirk Sanger, Nursing

Use of a Checklist to Facilitate the Recognition of a Transfusion Associated Adverse Event , susan scott, Nursing

Dissertations from 2018 2018

IPMTC- AN EMERGING NURSING THEORY ON TRANSITIONING INDIVIDUALS WITH TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY FROM LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES TO THE COMMUNITY UNDER MEDICAID WAIVER PROGRAMS , Sylvia Abbeyquaye, Nursing

Exploring How Nurse Beliefs and Attitudes Influence End-of-Life-Care Practice , Cara Chandler, Nursing

“Tell Me A Story®”: Promoting Resiliency in Military Children , Katherine-Marie Conover, Nursing

MATERNAL OUTCOMES OF WOMEN WHO PREFER TO COMMUNICATE IN ENGLISH COMPARED TO WOMEN WHO PREFER TO COMMUNICATE IN A LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH IN NEW ENGLAND , Katharine Green, Nursing

The Experience of Living With Breast Cancer: Puerto Rican Women Tell Their Stories , Madeline Hernández-Ramirez, Nursing

Using Motivational Interviewing to Increase Walking and Functional Ability in Older Adults: A Quasi-Experimental Study , Erin Lamoureux, Nursing

The Effect of Social Networks on Self-Care Behaviors and Health Outcomes among Older People Living with Multiple Chronic Conditions , Raeann G. LeBlanc, Nursing

The lived experience and factors affecting disclosure of pregnant victims of domestic violence , Pedro Vargas Ortiz, Nursing

Dissertations from 2017 2017

Relational-Cultural Perspectives of African American Women with Diabetes and Maintaining Multiple Roles , Ayesha Ali, Nursing

Tablet-based Self-management Intervention for Diabetes Mellitus Type II Patients: Usability and Efficacy of The ASSISTwell Tool , Mohammad Alkawaldeh, Nursing

COMPARISON OF THE EFFICACY OF ARV MEDICATIONS ALONE AND IN COMBINATION WITH HERBAL MEDICATIONS IN THE TREATMENT OF HIV AMONG NIGERIAN HIV+ PATIENTS , Abdulfattah Durojaiye, Nursing

CANCER PAIN PROCESSES IN THE HOSPICE CARING TRIAD: A GROUNDED THEORY STUDY , Olga Ehrlich, Nursing

RELATIONAL COORDINATION: A PREDICTOR OF NURSE JOB SATISFACTION, ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT, AND TURNOVER INTENTION , Rawaih Falatah, Nursing

Lesbian Veterans Experiences in the Military: A Case Study , Carolyn Gustason, Nursing

EXPLORING THE BALANCE: A Path Analysis Examination of the Maintaining the Balance Model , Sheila Pennell, Nursing

Group Process, Communication, and Relating as a Core Phenomenon in an Older Adult Support and Learning Group on Aging and Health , Lisa Rose White, Nursing

Influence of Work Environment Conditions on the Ability of Critical Care Nurses to Provide Efficacious Nursing Care in Puerto Rico , Yolanda M. Torres, Nursing

Dissertations from 2016 2016

Motivations and Barriers for Saudi Nurses to Pursue a Doctoral Degree , Abdualrahman Alshehry, Nursing

Knowledge Development in Undergraduate Clinical Nursing Education , Nancy A. Craig-Williams, Nursing

Acute Pain Symptom Assessment and Management in Nonverbal Puerto Rican Patients in the Early Postoperative Period , Sherily Pereira, Nursing

Dissertations from 2015 2015

Injection Drug Users’ Perceptions of Received Nursing Care: A Case Study , Kimberly Dion, Nursing

Cup Feeding In the Neonatal ICU: The Influence of Country, Belief, Preference, and Past Behavior , Sameh Ghareeb, Nursing

A Grounded Theory Study of Social Process that Influence a Child being Overweight in Thailand , Jumpee Prasitchai, Nursing

Dissertations from 2014 2014

A Preliminary Model of Dignity Management in Hospice , Qiaohong Guo, Nursing

NEEDS OF PATIENT’S FAMILIES IN THE HOSPITAL TELE-INTENSIVE CARE UNIT , Mary L. Jahrsdoerfer, Nursing

Relational Coordination: The Perception and Experiences of Student Nurses and Nursing Faculty in a Hospital Setting , Clare Lamontagne, Nursing

Dissertations from 2012 2012

The Theory of Compromised Eating Behavior , Ellen Frances Furman, Nursing

Dissertations from 2011 2011

Nurse clinician self-disclosure: A qualitative study , Kathryn Rising Baldor

Nurse Clinician Self-Disclosure: A Qualitative Study , Kathryn Rising Baldor, Nursing

Puerto Rican Teens' Perceptions of Teen Pregnancy and Births in Holyoke, Massachusetts , Nancy J. Gilbert, Nursing

Living With a Depressed Partner , Bridget Logan, Nursing

Characteristics of patients on telehealth that influence their heart failure outcomes in the home-care setting , Kavita Radhakrishnan

Characteristics Of Patients On Telehealth That Influence Their Heart Failure Outcomes In The Home-Care Setting , Kavita Radhakrishnan, Nursing

Healing experiences of Chinese Americans with cancer illness in the United States , Jui-Wen Wu

Healing Experiences Of Chinese Americans With Cancer Illness In The United States , Jui-Wen Wu, Nursing

Dissertations from 2010 2010

The Lived Experience of College Sudents Who have Been Medicated with Antidepressants , Pamela Joan Aselton, Nursing

Transition to Fatherhood: A Puerto Rican Perspective , Suzanne Barenski, Nursing

What Women Want to Know: Assessing the Value, Relevance, And Efficacy of a Self-Management Intervention for Rural Women with Coronary Heart Disease , Holly Evans Madison, Nursing

Familiar Physical Activity to Familiar Music: The Effects on Apathy, Agitation, Eating Ability, and Dietary Intake in Institutionalized Older Adults with Dementia , Janet Ruth Moore, Nursing

Dissertations from 2009 2009

Contentment In “Songs Of The Gorilla Nation: My Journey Through Autism”: A Humanbecoming Hermeneutic Study , Susan A Bonis, Nursing

Contentment in “Songs of the Gorilla Nation: My Journey through Autism”: A humanbecoming hermeneutic study , Susan A Bonis

Feasibility of Family Participation in a Delirium Prevention Program for the Older Hospitalized Adult , Deborah Rosenbloom-Brunton, Nursing

Dissertations from 2008 2008

Nurse decision making and the prevention of adverse events , Priscilla K Gazarian

The cycle of substance misuse and victimization , Karen A Kalmakis

Qi Gong exercise to improve balance for Parkinson fall prevention , Sheree Loftus Fader

Dissertations from 2007 2007

Maternal prenatal attachment in women who conceive through in vitro fertilization , Jean Evelyn Pelski

Pain management documentation: The effects of the perception of the practice environment and clinical expertise , Joanne Goodman Samuels

Participatory action research among Thai women and girls involved in prostitution , Nicharee Thiemklin

Dissertations from 2006 2006

Transcendence in successful aging: A grounded theory of older women's strategies to age successfully , Kristal Imperio

The role of professional nursing in the origin of the Newborns' and Mothers' Health Protection Act of 1996 from a feminist perspective, 1981–1996 , Jan-Louise Leonard

Dissertations from 2005 2005

The effects of a walking program on older Chinese American immigrants with hypertension , Chun-Ying Chiang

Recovery from bulimia nervosa: A transformational journey to the sacred space within , Kathryn A Proulx

Dissertations from 2004 2004

Practitioner characteristics associated with psychosocial care for patients with fibromyalgia , Patricia M Bruckenthal

Self -selected distraction for acute procedural pain in adolescents: An intervention feasibility study , Debra A Jeffs

Stolen adolescence: The experience of adolescent girls with endometriosis , Karen M Plotkin

Health impact of intimate partner violence and abuse among Puerto Rican women living in shelters in the commonwealth of Puerto Rico , Yadira Regueira

Work empowerment, work relationships and expertise in experienced acute care nurses , Joan P Roche

Predictors of capacity to direct attention in cardiac surgery patients , Marilyn S Stapleton

Dissertations from 2003 2003

Family functioning, hope, and quality of life of school -age children with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis , Thomas William Connelly

Somatic awareness, uncertainty, and delay in care -seeking in acute heart failure , Corrine Yvonne Jurgens

Building a story: Word patterns in writing and quality of life in women with advanced breast cancer , Margaret Saul Laccetti

One thousand words of luck: Narratives and analysis of United States resident Chinese immigrants with metastatic cancer , Hung-Ru Lin

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Nursing Dissertation Topics Ideas & Examples

Published by Alvin Nicolas at January 10th, 2023 , Revised On October 5, 2023

Choosing an appropriate nursing dissertation topic is an extremely important step toward producing an exciting and manageable research study. This post aims to help medicine and nursing students select the most appropriate dissertation title according to their research interests.

It should be noted that the subject of nursing encompasses various areas of knowledge, including but not limited to general nursing, community nursing, public health , environmental health, mental health, clinical management, health organization, and occupational health and safety.

So there is plenty to whet your appetite here. Nursing dissertations can be based on either primary research or secondary research. Primary data nursing dissertations incorporate the collection and analysis of data obtained through questionnaires and surveys. Secondary data nursing dissertations, on the other hand, make use of existing literature to test the  research hypothesis .

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2022 Nursing Dissertation Topics

Topic 1: assessing the parental perceptions and attitude towards the adoption of healthy behaviour patterns to control obesity and overweight concerns in young children..

Research Aim: This study aims to analyse the parent’s perceptions and attitudes in relation to healthy behaviours practises to control obesity and overweight disorders in young children. It will also focus on the obstacles parents or caregivers experience when it comes to obesity control in young children.

Topic 2: Investigating the importance of community nursing for the care of Old People suffering from Dementia- A case study of the UK.

Research Aim: This study aims to find the usefulness of nursing practise for the care of people suffering from dementia. This will also focus on how trained nurses are very professional in providing information and support to the people suffering from dementia so that they can prepare themselves to live their life well with dementia. This study will conduct a systematic review of published literature to find the potential roles of nurses in taking care of people living with dementia. Furthermore, it will also look at various characteristics and effectiveness of nurse interventions.

Topic 3: Assessing the role of midwives in providing medical services to pregnant women in low-income countries.

Research Aim: Midwives are health professionals who are specialised in taking care of pregnant women and newborn health. Women living In low-income countries are far less to get midwifery care, and it is very challenging for them to face this situation. The aim of this study is to find the role of midwives in providing medical services to pregnant women in low-income countries. Furthermore, this study will also look at the challenges and factors in getting midwifery care for women faced with low income.

Topic 4: Examining the mental health of nurses working in ICU.

Research Aim: Nurses working in critical care had significantly higher rates of emotional discomfort and poor health than other nurses, which has a negative impact on their mental health. However, it is unknown how intensive care nurses’ physical health impacts the frequency of medical mistakes. This study will examine the mental health of nurses working in ICU and how it affects their work and causes medical errors. Furthermore, it will also analyse the perception of nurses working in ICU.

Topic 5: Examing nursing practices during the stages of newborn development – A comparative study between the UK and US.

Research Aim: This study’s primary goal is to compare nursing staff practises during the stages of newborn development in the US and UK. This study will compare the effects of nurses’ care practises and will look at the challenges that occur during this process and how they handle these challenges.

Covid-19 Medicine and Nursing Research Topics

Topic 1: research to identify the training resources of nurses to combat the covid-19 pandemic.

Research Aim: Nursing staff plays a vital role in treating and recovering patients from illness. This study will identify the training programs and resources designed for nursing staff to combat the Coronavirus pandemic.

Topic 2: Research to find whether robotic nurses will be a long-lasting solution to treat the patients of Coronavirus.

Research Aim: Medical teams across the globe have been on their toes to combat coronavirus, and substantial human resources have also been invested in overcoming this crisis. This study will focus on collecting information about the idea of using robotic nurses to treat patients of Covid-19. It will reveal the advantages and disadvantages of using robotic nurses.

Topic 3: Research to analyse the risk of nurses getting affected while treating Covid-19 patients

Research Aim: This study will focus on analysing the risks faced by nurses and the medical team. It will discuss the safety measures adopted to protect the medical staff, the challenges they face, and appropriate solutions to minimise them.

Topic 4: Research to identify the impacts of Coronavirus on pharmaceutical industries

Research Aim: This study will focus on identifying the impacts of coronavirus on pharmaceutical industries, production, and supply of medicines. It will discuss the possible ways to combat COVID-19.

Topic 5: Research to know the contributions of pharmaceutical industries to combat Covid-19

Research Aim: This study will focus on identifying the contributions of pharmaceutical industries to combat Covid-19. Did COVID-19 increase the business of pharmaceutical sectors?

More Coronavirus and Nursing Dissertation Topics

  • Coronavirus research: Keys to diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of SARS.
  • Investigating the nurses in Australia issue plea to stop violence, theft of sanitizer and masks.
  • To study and analyse the emergency Coronavirus guidelines for nurses and medical staff across the globe with a particular focus on the USA and the UK.
  • Coronavirus in nursing homes: ‘We are going to see deaths’ – A case study of the UK nursing homes
  • Why are nursing homes at risk during the Coronavirus pandemic? – Case study of any European state
  • How nurses and medical staff can help parents and children cope with the mental issues and uncertainly in the midst of coronavirus crisis
  • To devise strategies to combat testing and prevention kits in hard-hit nursing homes.
  • How coronavirus has the potential to lead shortage of nurses and doctors across the globe?

Nursing and Medicine Dissertation Topics for 2021

Topic 1: impact of coronavirus on the pharmaceutical industry.

Research Aim: This research aims to identify the impact of Coronavirus on the pharmaceutical industry.

Topic 2: The role and impact of occupational safety and health in medical clinics

Research Aim: This research aims to measure the impact of occupational safety and health in medical clinics.

Topic 3: Increasing work pressure and occupational health concerns

Research Aim: This research aims to address increasing work pressure and occupational health concerns during a pandemic.

Topic 4: How researchers’ nurses may enhance the operation of clinical research?

Research Aim: The quality improvement of the performance of health care includes scientific study. The research team from the place where there was a shortage of research has established a steadily growing spectrum of testing within the Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust. In this research, the main emphasis would be on the key role of research nurses.

Topic 15: Developing effective nursing strategies for dealing with patients possessing acute and chronic pain: A case study of NHS

Research Aim: The concept of nursing has evolved since recent times. Many health care institutions have developed effective strategies to increase nursing efficiency. Therefore, the main purpose of the research is to develop effective nursing strategies for dealing with patients possessing acute and chronic pain by analysing the case study of the NHS.

Topic 6: Critical analysis of community nursing and health care needs: A comparative analysis of UK and USA

Research Aim: Nursing and health care needs have a direct and positive relationship. The main purpose of this research is to conduct a critical analysis of community and health care needs. This research will compare the UK and USA nursing practices and provide recommendations to improve the existing strategy.

Topic 7: Analysing the societal acceptance of Marijuana: The case of developing countries

Research Aim: The purpose of this study is to contemplate upon the key benefits that the use of Marijuana, within a medicinal capacity, has. Ideally, in developing countries, the use of marijuana is considered “Taboo” or unacceptable by the members of the community/society. Hence, the study intends to analyze the societal acceptance of Marijuana within developing countries.

Topic 8: Developing effective nursing strategies for dealing with patients suffering Coronavirus disease: A case study of NHS

Research Aim: The coronavirus has taken the world by storm, infecting millions in nearly 200 countries. Many health care institutions have developed strategies to increase nursing efficiency. Therefore, the main purpose of the research is to identify effective nursing strategies for dealing with patients possessing coronavirus by analysing the case study of NHS.

Topic 9: Coronavirus research: Keys to diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of SARS

Research Aim: This research will discuss the basic life cycle and replication of the well-studied coronavirus, mouse hepatitis virus (MHV), identifying the unique characteristics of coronavirus biology and highlighting critical points where research has made significant advances, and which might represent targets for antivirals or vaccines. Areas where rapid progress has been made in SCV research, will be described. Finally, areas of need for research in coronavirus replication, genetics, and pathogenesis will be summarised.

Mental Health Dissertation Topics

  • Investigating the effectiveness of psychiatric treatment and medicine for patients suffering schizophrenia – A qualitative study based on UK mental health nurses and patients
  • Exploring the legal aspects of mental health research in the UK
  • To study and determine the causes to increasing number of suicides in the urban youth population in the developing world
  • The role of socioeconomic backgrounds on the mental health of individuals
  • Investigating the impact of early maternal mental illness on children
  • Parents with serious mental health problems from the perspective of professionals who offer support
  • Treatment of mental health difficulties by combining psychological and complementary therapies
  • To perform an interpretative phenomenological analysis to treat older people with long term mental health difficulties
  • To identify the barriers and risks associated with personalization within the context of mental illness
  • To explore mental illness by conducting a biographical narrative study
  • Deconstructing mental health difficulties: A critical enquiry into the views and opinions of professionals dealing with families, parents, and children

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Occupational Health and Safety Nursing Dissertation Topics

  • To investigate occupational health and safety risks in the UK health care sector: Preventive techniques and recommended practices
  • A quantitative study to evaluate the understanding and knowledge nurses have of occupational risks in an operating theatre environment
  • To investigate the impact of occupational safety and health on the job performance of nurses
  • To identify and discuss factors affecting the practice of occupational health nursing in London
  • The role and impact of occupational safety and health in medical clinics
  • To identify and discuss key occupational safety and health risks, challenges, and concerns in China
  • Workplace health management and the role of occupational health nurses
  • Increasing work pressure and occupational health concerns
  • Occupational safety and health risks and practices among Filipino nurses
  • Adopting a multi-climate approach to address patient safety issues in the nursing work environment
  • To assess and understand occupational risks and nursing duties from an ergo logical perspective
  • The need to realise the increasing importance of occupational safety and health issues in industrialised societies

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Environmental Health Dissertation Topics

  • Improving awareness on environmental health issues by encouraging community participation
  • To identify and analyse various environmental health concerns in the health care sector
  • To determine the possibility of food poisoning and foot-related illness in urban regions from the perspective of environmental health
  • Constrained ordinal models with application in occupational and environmental health
  • To examine the impact of secondhand smoke on public health with particular focus on the relevant control strategies
  • An investigation into the attitudes of bar staff workers to environmental tobacco smoke and the varying provision of smoke-free areas within public houses
  • To study and understand the impact of traffic calming procedures on local air quality
  • Investigating how reusable cleaning cloths can help to reduce cross-contamination within the food industry
  • Analysing older driver behaviour and road safety
  • To review public health nurses’ opinions on environmental hazards and health effects
  • Disposing toxic wastes from the perspective of environmental health
  • Recommended sanitary hygiene practices for developing countries – A quantitative study
  • A qualitative study to address arsenic and lead poisoning issues

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Evidence-Based Practice Dissertation Topics

  • To identify and discuss evidence-based practices that enable nurses to provide high-quality care
  • Use of evidence and knowledge management in clinical practice
  • How the health care needs of elderly cancer patients can be satisfied with evidence-based nursing programme
  • Investigating the use of evidence-based medicine for disease management
  • To study the effectiveness of evidence-based practice in the health care industry
  • To investigate the relationship between evidence-based practice and the research process
  • To study the basic principles of evidence-based practice in the UK health care industry
  • Why is it critical for nurses to base the foundation of their practices on reliable evidence?
  • Barriers to implementing evidence-based practice and the strategies/organisations used to avoid these barriers
  • The role of ethics and leadership in evidence-based nursing practice

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Health Organisations Dissertation Topics

  • The Highest Attainable Standard: The World Health Organisation, Contentious Politics of Human Rights and the global health governance
  • Factors contributing to efficient service delivery – A qualitative study on the implementation of health policies in Argentina
  • Integrating technology, process and the people in lean healthcare
  • Should World Health Organisation do more to satisfy the health care needs of people in the developing world? – The current programmes and future ambitions
  • An investigation in the health care plans and associated costs of countries across the globe
  • To study strategic management policies and strategies of World Health Organisation
  • Investigating the power, culture, and dynamics of National Health Service in the UK
  • Factors influencing the healthcare policies of new health organisations
  • The extent of NHS focus on providing services to elderly
  • Research trends and directions within the World Health Organisation
  • Exploring practices and experiences of midwives in regards to the evaluation of maternal postnatal genital tract health
  • Investigating midwifery practice in the third stage of labour
  • To study the professional care in midwifery practice with a focus on woman centered-care
  • To determine the factors contributing to midwives decision to stay in midwifery
  • How do midwives perceive normal birth and how their ability to practice and support normality might be influenced by the professional and organisational culture of a maternity unit?
  • A feminist technoscience perspective of the midwife’s role
  • To investigate the challenges associated with carrying out a water-birth randomised controlled trial
  • To what extend do midwives can facilitate informed choices among pregnant women?
  • To identify and discuss the factors influencing the competence of midwives in a clinical setting
  • The role of midwifery in relation to health risks to women due to postpartum depression

Community Nursing Dissertation Topics

  • The impact of community participation on social inclusion, self-perception, and everyday lives of participants
  • Quality of life, good practices, and senior citizens in residential care homes
  • To investigate the impact of existing welfare ideologies and policies on the elderly in Leicestershire
  • To what extent the community care has met the needs of the elderly with mental health difficulties after being discharged from long-stay psychiatric clinics? – A review of literature from the past 10 years
  • Exploring the relationship between ethnicity and community nursing facilities in London
  • Obesity awareness and prevention: Can food labelling help to deal with obesity problems in the USA?
  • The role of community nursing practice in relation to health promotion
  • Recommended practices and policies to ensure high-quality community nursing services to pregnant women
  • Health care needs of children and the community nursing service in Leicestershire
  • Factors affecting the quality of life of older people – A review of community nursing practices and challenges

Children Health Nursing Dissertation Topics

  • Improving, recording, and perceiving school children’s health from the perspective of school health nursing
  • Critical evaluation of child health nursing through education and practice
  • Identifying challenges and support processes of child health nursing in developing countries
  • To investigate the skills and abilities required to promote and sustain the emerging practice of child health nursing
  • Leadership and intellectual skills are needed to be successful in positions of leadership and caring for children
  • Caring for young people and children with complicated health needs
  • To explore the effects of child patient death on nursing staff in a clinical setting: A literature review
  • To understand children’s perspectives on community nursing
  • To identify factors that can help to improve breastfeeding initiation practices among community nurses in the UK
  • Children with congenital heart diseases and the role of parents – A literature review

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Clinical Management Dissertation Topics

  • Clinical governance strategies and practices at National Health Services
  • Hospitalised patients with diabetes and clinical decision support systems
  • Developing optimum strategies for management of patients in adult intensive care units
  • Clinical management of patients with prostate cancer – The risks and challenges
  • Effectively managing elderly patients in a clinical setting
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This impacts your time and efforts in  writing your dissertation  as you may end up in the cycle of rejection at the very initial stage of the dissertation. That is why we recommend reviewing existing research to develop a topic, taking advice from your supervisor, and even asking for help in this particular stage of your dissertation.

While developing a research topic, keeping our advice in mind will allow you to pick one of the best medicine and nursing dissertation topics that fulfil your requirement of writing a research paper and add to the body of knowledge.

Therefore, it is recommended that when finalizing your dissertation topic, you read recently published literature to identify gaps in the research that you may help fill.

Remember- dissertation topics need to be unique, solve an identified problem, be logical, and be practically implemented. Take a look at some of our sample medicine and nursing dissertation topics to get an idea for your own dissertation.

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  • Abstract: A summary of the research completed
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  • Literature Review :  This chapter presents relevant theories and frameworks by analysing published and unpublished literature available on the chosen research topic, in light of  research questions  to be addressed. The purpose is to highlight and discuss the relative weaknesses and strengths of the selected research area whilst identifying any research gaps. Break down of the topic, and key terms can have a positive impact on your dissertation and your tutor.
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  • Findings and Analysis:  Findings of the research are analysed in detail under the Findings and Analysis chapter. All key findings/results are outlined in this chapter without interpreting the data or drawing any conclusions. It can be useful to include  graphs ,  charts and  tables  to this chapter to identify meaningful trends and relationships.
  • Discussion  and  Conclusion: The researcher presents his interpretation of results in this chapter, and states whether the research hypothesis has been verified or not. An essential aspect of this section of the paper is to draw a linkage between the results and evidence from the literature. Recommendations with regards to implications of the findings and directions for the future may also be provided. Finally, a summary of the overall research, along with final judgments, opinions, and comments, must be included in the form of suggestions for improvement.
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Theses/dissertations from 2023 2023.

Psychological Distress, Resilience, and the Impact on Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors With Taxane-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy , Lauren Schwab

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Medication-Assisted Treatment Versus 12-Step Group Therapy: A Comparative Analysis of Adherence and Abstinence In Patients With Opioid Use Disorder , Derrick C. Glymph

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Quality of Life of Older Adults with Complicated Grief Receiving Accelerated Resolution Therapy: A Mixed Methods Study , Tina M. Mason

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

In Post-Extubated Patients What are the Preferred Methods of Communication During Their Experience of Endotracheal Intubation with Mechanical Ventilation , Lanette Dumas

The Effect of Hope on the Relationship between Personal and Disease Characteristics and Anxiety and Depression in Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer , Sharon B. McNeil

Predictors of Nonadherence to Radiation Therapy Schedules Among Head and Neck Cancer Patients , Jennifer Lynn Miller

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Perceived Discrimination and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Blacks: A Secondary Data Analysis of the Heart SCORE Study , Marilyn Aluoch

Exploration of Gratitude in Cardiovascular Health: Mediators, Medication Adherence and Psychometrics , Lakeshia A. Cousin

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Fatigue-related Symptom Clusters and their Relationship with Depression, and Functional Status in Older Adults Hospice Patients with Cancer. , Suzan Fouad Abduljawad

Genetic Moderation of Pain and Fatigue Symptoms Resulting from the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Breast Cancer Program , Carissa Bea Alinat

The Moderating Effect of Religion on Death Distress and Quality of Life between Christian Cancer patients in the United States with Muslim cancer patients in Saudi Arabia , Doaa Almostadi

Prevention of Post Intensive Care Syndrome-Family with Sensation Awareness Focused Training Intervention: A Randomized Controlled Trial Pilot Study , Paula L. Cairns

Assessing Abstinence in Infants Greater Than 28 Days Old , Genieveve J. Cline

The Relationship Between Sleep Quality and Motor Function in Hospitalized Older Adult Survivors of Critical Illness , Maya N. Elías

The Role of Migration-Related Stress in Depression Among Haitian Immigrants in Florida: A Mixed Method Sequential Explanatory Approach , Dany Amanda C. Fanfan

The Effect of Depression, Inflammation and Sleep Quality on Risk for Cardiovascular Disease , Catherine L. O'Neil

Adapting SafeMedicate (Medication Dosage Calculation Skills software) For Use In Brazil , Samia Valeria Ozorio Dutra

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

The Relationship Between Total Neuropathy Score-reduced, Neuropathy Symptoms and Function. , Ashraf Abulhaija

Validation of the Electronic Kids Dietary Index (E-KINDEX) Screening Tool for Early Identification of Risk for Overweight/Obesity (OW/OB) in a Pediatric Population: Associations with Quality of Life Perceptions , Patricia A. Hall

Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016

The Effectiveness of an Intervention Designed to Improve Chlorhexidine (CHG) Bathing Technique in Adults Hospitalized in Medical Surgical Units , Janette Echemendia Denny

Levels of Distress Among Women Veterans Attending a Women’s Health Specialty Clinic in the VA Healthcare System , Debbie T. Devine

Examination of the Use of Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) in the Treatment of Symptoms of PTSD and Sleep Dysfunction in Veterans and Civilians , Marian Jevone Hardwick

Investigating the Mutual Effects of Depression and Spiritual Well-being on Quality of Life in Hospice Patients with Cancer and Family Caregivers Using the Actor-Partner Interdependence Model , Li-Ting Huang

The Change in Nutritional Status in Traumatic Brain Injury Patients: A Retrospective Descriptive A Retrospective Descriptive Study , Dina A. Masha'al

Exploring the Relationship Between Severity of Illness and Human Milk Volume in Very Low Birth Weight and Extremely Low Birth Weight Infants Over Six Weeks , Shannon Leigh Morse

Cardiovascular Disease Risk Scores and Novel Risk Factors in Relation to Race and Gender , Johanna Wilson

Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015

A Comparative Evaluation of the Learner Centered Grading Debriefing Method in Nursing Education , Marisa J. Belote

Sleep, Depressive Symptoms and Cognition in Older Adults and Caregivers of Persons with Dementia , Glenna Shemida Brewster

The Relationship between Hearing Status and Cognitive Performance and the Influence of Depressive Symptoms in the Older Adult , Julie A. Daugherty

Basal Salivary Oxytocin and Skin to Skin Contact among Lactating Mothers of Premature Infants , Jessica Marie Gordon

The Relationship Between Nurses' Emotional Intelligence and Patient Outcomes , Mary Kutash

Sexual Functioning and Body Image in Younger Breast Cancer Survivors , Carly Lynn Paterson

Cognitive Load of Registered Nurses During Medication Administration , Sarah Faith Perron

A Comparison of Quality of Life between Intense and Non-Intense Treatment for Patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia and High-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome , Sara Marie Tinsley

Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014

Acculturation, Self-Efficacy and Breastfeeding Behavior in a Sample of Hispanic Women , Ivonne F. Hernandez

Knowledge and Acceptance of HPV and the HPV Vaccine in Young Men and Their Intention to be Vaccinated , Brenda Renee Jasper

The Relationships Between Sleep Disturbances, Depression, Inflammatory Markers, and Sexual Trauma in Female Veterans , Ellen Marcolongo

Examination of Possible Protective Effect of Rhesus D Positive Blood Factor on Toxoplasma-related Depressive Symptoms in Pregnancy , Lisa Lynn Parnell

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice of Primary Care Nurse Practitioners Regarding Skin Cancer Assessmnets: Validity and Reliability of a New Instrument , Debra Michelle Shelby

Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013

Knowledge and Practice of Reproductive Health among Mothers and their Impact on Fetal Birth Outcomes: A Case of Eritrea , Winta Negusse Araya

Race/Ethnicity, Subjective and Objective Sleep Quality, Physical and Psychological Symptoms in Breast Cancer Survivors , Pinky H. Budhrani

Factors Predicting Pap Smear Adherence in HIV-infected Women: Using the Health Belief Model , Crystal L. Chapman Lambert

The Relationship Between Socioeconomic Status and Body Mass Index on Vitamin D Levels in African American Women with and without Diabetes Living in Areas with Abundant Sunshine , Shani Vann Davis

Predictors of Quality of Life in Patients with Cutaneous T cell Lymphoma , Darcie Marie Deaver

Relationship between dysphoric moods, risk-taking behaviors, and Toxoplasma gondii antibody titers in female veterans , Allyson Radford Duffy

Prenatal Stress, Depression, and Herpes Viral Titers , Pao-Chu Hsu

Factors Associated with Fear of Breast Cancer Recurrence Among Survivors , Jean Marie Lucas

Sickle Cell Disease: The Role of Self-Care Management , Nadine Matthie

Factors Influencing Vaccination Decisions in African American Mothers of Preschool Age Children , Chauntel Mckenzie Mcnair

The Strong Black Woman, Depression, and Emotional Eating , Michelle Renee Offutt

Development of an Investigator-designed Questionnaire Concerning Childbirth Delivery Options based on the Theory of Planned Behavior , Chun-Yi Tai

Theses/Dissertations from 2012 2012

The Mediating Effect of Distress Caused by Constipation on Predictors of Quality of Life of Hospice Patients with Cancer. , Abdel Alkhalouf

Testing a Model of Bacterial Vaginosis among Black Women , Jessica Brumley

The Effect of Tight Glycemic Control on Surgical Site Infection Rates in Patients Undergoing Open Heart Surgery , Sierra Gower

Development of a Tool for Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment and Preventive Interventions in Ancillary Services Patients , Monica Shutts Messer

Hospice Nurses- Attitudes and Knowledge about Pain Management , Amie Jacqueline Miller

Theses/Dissertations from 2011 2011

Literacy and Hazard Communication Comprehension of Employees Presenting to an Occupational Health Clinic , Christine Bouchard

A Meta-Analysis of Cultural Competence Education in Professional Nurses and Nursing Students , Ruth Wilmer Gallagher

Relationship Between Cancer-Related Fatigue and Depression: A Pilot Study , Gloria Michelle Guess

A Comparison of Oncology and Non-Oncology Nurses in Their Knowledge of Cancer Pain Management , Nicole Houle

Evaluating Knowledge and Attitudes of Graduate Nursing Students Regarding Pain , Eric Bartholomew Jackson

Bone Marrow Transplant Nurses' Attitudes about Caring for Patients Who are Near the End of Life: A Quality Improvement Project , Leslie Lauersdorf

Translation and Adaptation of the Center for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression (CES-D) Scale Into Tigrigna Language for Tigrigna Speaking Eritrean Immigrants in the United States , Mulubrhan Fisseha Mogos

Nurse Manager Emotional Intelligence as a Predictor to Registered Nurse Job Satisfaction and RN Perceptions of the Practice Environment and the Relationship to Patient, Nursing and Hospital Outcomes , Jacqueline Cecilia Munro

The Relationship of Mid-Pregnancy Levels of Cytokines, Stress, and Depression with Gestational Age at Delivery , Melissa Molinari Shelton

Prophylactic, Risk-Reducing Surgery in Unaffected BRCA-Positive Women: Quality Of Life, Sexual Functioning and Psychological Well-Being , Sharon Tollin

Theses/Dissertations from 2010 2010

The Relationship Between FAM5C SNP (rs10920501) Variability, Metabolic Syndrome, and Inflammation, in Women with Coronary Heart Disease , Jennifer L. Cline

Women’s Perceptions of Postpartum Stress: A Narrative Analysis , Nancy Gilbert Crist

Lived Experience: Near-Fatal Adolescent Suicide Attempt , Phyllis Ann Dougherty

Exploring the Relationships among Work-Related Stress, Quality of Life, Job Satisfaction, and Anticipated Turnover on Nursing Units with Clinical Nurse Leaders , Mary Kohler

A Comparative Study of Knowledge of Pain Management in Certified and Non-Certified Oncology Nurses , Sherrie A. LaLande

Evaluating Knowledge and Attitudes of Undergraduate Nursing Students Regarding Pain Management , Jessica Latchman

Evaluation of Oncology Nurses' Knowledge, Practice Behaviors, and Confidence Specific to Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy , Rebecca Denise McAllister

Moderating the Effectiveness of Messages to Promote Physical Activity in Type 2 Diabetes , Rachel E. Myers

Factors Affecting the Process of Clinical Decision-Making in Pediatric Pain Management by Emergency Department Nurses , Teresa A. Russo

The Correlation Between Neuropathy Limitations and Depression in Chemotherapy Patients , Melissa Thebeau

Theses/Dissertations from 2009 2009

Fatigue Symptom Distress and Its Relationship with Quality Of Life in Adult Stem Cell Transplant Survivors , Suzan Fouad Abduljawad R.N., B.S.N.

Nursing Advocacy and the Accuracy of Intravenous to Oral Opioid Conversion at Discharge in the Cancer Patient , Maria L. Gallo R.N., O.C.N.

Transitional Care for Adolescents with HIV: Characteristics and Current Practices of the Adolescent Trials Network Systems of Care , Patricia Gilliam

The Effect of Ethical Ideology and Professional Values on Registered Nurses’ Intentions to Act Accountably , Susan R. Hartranft

Falls in Bone Marrow Transplant Patients: A Retrospective Study , Lura Henderson R.N., B.S.N.

Predictors of cancer caregiver depression symptomatology , Henry R. Rivera

Psychosocial outcomes of weight stigma among college students , Sabrina Joann Robinson

The Experience of Fatigue and Quality of Life in Patients with Advanced Lung Cancer , Andrea Shaffer

The Relationship Between Uncertainty in Illness and Anxiety in Patients With Cancer , Naima Vera

Shifting Paradigms: The Development of Nursing Identity in Foreign-Educated Physicians Retrained as Nurses Practicing in the United States , Liwliwa Reyes Villagomeza

Theses/Dissertations from 2008 2008

Prostate Cancer Screening Intention Among African American Men: An Instrument Development Study , Susan Anita Baker

The Geriatric Cancer Experience in End of Life: Model Adaptation and Testing , Harleah G. Buck

Communication Systems and HIV/AIDS Sexual Decision Making in Older Adolescent and Young Adult Females , Rasheeta D. Chandler MS, ARNP, FNP-BC

Relationship of Anger Trait and Anger Expression to C-Reactive Protein in Post-Menopausal Women , Rosalyn Gross

Identifying Patients with Cancer at Risk of Experiencing a Fall While Hospitalized , Joann M. Heaton

Modulation of Monocyte-Derived Dendritic Cell Maturation and Function by Cigarette Smoke Condensate in a Bronchial Epithelial Cell Co-Culture Model , Alison J. Montpetit

Cancer Patients with Pain: Examination of the Role of the Spouse/Partner Relationship In Mediating Quality of Life Outcomes for the Couple , Mary Ann Morgan

Development of an Ecological Model to Predict Risk for Acquisition of Clostridium difficile -Associated Diarrhea During Acute Care Hospitalization , Susan Elaine Steele

Development and Psychometric Evaluation of the Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Assessment Tool , Cindy S. Tofthagen

Health Decision Behaviors: Appropriateness of Dietary Choice , Daryle Hermelin Wane

Theses/Dissertations from 2007 2007

The Relationship Between Sleep-Wake Disturbance and Pain in Cancer Patients Admitted to Hospice Home Care , Marjorie Acierno

Wheelchair Positioning and Pulmonary Function in Children with Cerebral Palsy , Lee Barks

Structural Equation Model of Exercise in Women Utilizing the Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms and Social Cognitive Variables , Sarah Elizabeth Cobb

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The College of Nursing Dissertations and Theses Series is comprised of dissertations theses authored by Marquette University's College of Nursing doctoral and master's students.

Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023

Why We Work: Exploring the Relationships Between Work Rewards, Burnout, and Intention to Leave for Professional Nurses , Jacqueline Christianson

Examining Relationships Among Nursing Students' Views of Suffering, Positive Thinking, and Professional Quality of Life , Ruth Anne Engbers

THE IMPACT OF PEDAGOGY AND PROGRAM ON PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION FOR PRE-LICENSURE NURSING STUDENTS , Virginia F. Riggs

APPLICATION OF THE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH TO GERIATRIC PATIENTS BY NURSE PRACTITIONER STUDENTS , Theresa Marie Gruenke Schnable

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Mediating Effects of Positive Thinking on Compassion Fatigue, Compassion Satisfaction, and Resilience in Nurse Leaders , Jay Randall Gottschalk

Exploring Relationships Between Depression Self-stigma and Trust in Primary Care Provider on Willingness to Seek Help , Tana Karenke

The Impact of Nutrition Literacy and Neighborhood on Diet Quality in the Mexican Origin Population , Sylvia Pena

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Experiences of Exclusively Expressing Breast Milk for Term Infants: A Qualitative Analysis , Lisa Anders

Examining the Relationship of Physical Activity, Inflammation & Adiposity on Physical Function with Gender Differences , Jeanne Hlebichuk

Securing Nasogastric Tubes in Children , Julie Ann Lavoie

Exploring Culture of Safety and Failure to Rescue , Holly Lynn Losurdo

Processes Used by Mothers in Opioid Recovery to Manage the Needs of the Maternal-Infant Dyad: A Grounded Theory Study , Nicole M. Mattson

Pregnant Women's Experiences with Gastrointestinal Discomforts and Strategies They Use to Cope , Heidi Jo Paquette

Examining Social Factors in Self-Management for Older Adults Living Alone , Margaret Salinas

Effectiveness of a Postpartum Breastfeeding Protocol for Avoiding Pregnancy and Descriptive Analysis of the Physiology of the Postpartum Transition , Mary Schneider

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

Modeling Heart Failure Predictive Mortality in Skilled Nursing Facilities , Stephen Charles Biondi

Understanding the Requisite Content for Interprofessional Education on Sentinel Injuries, A Qualitative Study , Elizabeth A. Cleek

Leading Rural Nurse Academic Progression , Cynthia Jean Larsen

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

The Influence of Continuity of Nursing Care in the Acute Care Setting on Readiness for Discharge and Post-Discharge Return to Hospital , Sarah J. Bahr

Understanding Baccalaureate Nursing Education Progression from the Student Perspective Using a Grounded Theory Approach , Jennifer Jean Dahlman

Identifying a History of Nonfatal Strangulation: What Impacts Screening by Healthcare, Law Enforcement and Advocates? , Jennifer Delwiche

Healthcare Provider Influence on Health Behavior Modification in Gestational Diabetics , Denise K. Fryzelka

Measuring Polyvictimization Among Vulnerable Children: A Confirmatory Factor Analysis , Kelli J. Jones

Toward Quality Preceptorship: A Dyad Sudy , Laurie Ann Kunkel-Jordan

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Qualitative Exploration of the Perceptions of Nursing Undergraduates Regarding Family Care at End-of-Life , Penny A. Alt-Gehrman

Evaluation of Clinical Growth and Nursing Student Motivation in the Traditional Clinical Learning Environment , Jessica Barkimer

United States Born Mexican Origin Women's Descriptions About Their Eating Patterns , Juanita Teresa Garcia

Comparing Interprofessional Socialization in Mixed Discipline and Nursing Student only Cohorts , Kara Groom

Chronic Stress and Reproductive Function in Female Childhood Cancer Survivors , Theresa Marie Hardy

Understanding Relationships Between Early Life Toxic Stress, Childhood Socioeconomic Disadvantage, and Allostatic Load in Adolescence , Amanda King

Pre-Death Grief, Resourcefulness and Perceived Stress Among Care Givers of Partners with Young Onset Dementia , Karie Kobiske

Home Health Care Effect in Post-Discharge Return to Hospital , Danielle M. Siclovan

The Impact of Advance Directives on the Intensity of Care Received in the Acute Care Setting in Older Adults , Marsha Helen Tyacke

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

The Mediating Effects of Positive Thinking and Social Support on Suicide Resilience Among Undergraduate Students , Denise Marie Matel-Anderson

The Development and Psychometric Analysis of the MU- Fertility Knowledge Assessment Scale , Qiyan Mu

Pediatric Oncology Nurses' Experiences with Prognosis-Related Communication , Amy Rose Newman

Relationship of Exposure to Heart Failure Discharge Teaching to Readmission Within 30 Days , Becky Ann Pogacar

Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016

Effect of Sequence of Simulated and Clinical Practicum Learning Experiences on Clinical Competency , Jamie Hansen

Experiences of Registered Nurses Who Were Not Initially Successful on the NCLEX-RN, Then Subsequently Passed , Tammy L. Kasprovich

Racially and Ethnically Underrepresented Students’ Completion of RN BSN Program: Factors Affecting Success , Patricia Ann Varga

Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015

Role of Shared Care in the Relationship between Depressive Symptoms and Self-Care in Patients with Heart Failure , Susan Cole

Diffusion of Inclusion: Measuring Willingness , Janet A. Levey

Effects of Spiritual Care Education on Pediatric Nurses' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Competence , Cheryl Lynn Petersen

Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014

Relationships among Uncertainty, Coping, and Psychological Distress in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment , Jennifer Sjostedt Avery

Spirituality And Religiosity In Adolescents With Sickle Cell Disease: A Descriptive Qualitative Study , Dora L. Clayton-Jones

A Feminist Perspective On Listening To Women: Birth Stories Of Vaginal Birth Following Previous Cesarean Delivery , Elizabeth Hill-Karbowski

The Influence Of Patient Activation And Social Facilitation On Engagement In Postpartum Weight Self-Management Behaviors , Jennifer Marie Ohlendorf

Hispanic Mothers' Normative Beliefs and Intentions about the Discussion of Sex-Related Topics with Their Adolescent Daughters , Dana M. Rodriguez

Antecedents of Regular Exercise among Women Who Do and Do Not Achieve Weight Loss Over Six Months , Heather Vartanian

Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013

The Relationships Between Nurse Attributes, Site Characteristics, And Labor Support Attitudes And Behaviors Among Intrapartum Nurses , Ann Prenger Aschenbrenner

Patient Perceptions of Patient-Empowering Nurse Behaviors, Patient Activation, and Functional Health Status After Surgery , Teresa Arline Jerofke

Self-Care Behaviors of African Americans with Heart Failure: A Photovoice Project , Aimee A. Woda

Theses/Dissertations from 2012 2012

Academic Success Factors Influencing Linguistically Diverse and Native English Speaking Associate Degree Nursing Students , Josie Lynn Veal

Theses/Dissertations from 2010 2010

Associate Degree Nursing Students' Thoughts, Feelings, and Experiences of Short Study Abroad in a Low-Income Country , Cynthia Foronda

A Narrative Analysis of Perinatal Hospice Stories , Anthony Adams Lathrop

The Transition from Hospital to Home in Parents of Pediatric Solid Organ Transplant Recipients , Stacee M. Lerret

The Lived Experience of Hispanic new Graduate Nurses in the United States , Esther Morales

Pushing Techniques Used by Midwives When Providing Second Stage Labor Care , Kathryn Osborne

The Association of Spirituality, Religiosity, Depression, Anxiety, and Drug Use Among Persons Undergoing Methadone Maintenance Therapy , Linda B. Piacentine

Parenting Behaviors and Their Relationship with a Child's Weight Status , Michele L. Polfuss

African American Women's Infant Feeding Choices: Analyzing Self-Efficacy and Narratives from a Black Feminist Perspective , Karen Marie Robinson

More than S.K.I.N. Deep: Decreasing Pressure Ulcer Development in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit , Christine A. Schindler

Theses/Dissertations from 2009 2009

Efficacy of a behavioral intervention to decrease medication transcription errors among professional nurses , Kathleen Ann Becker

Quality of Life: The Humanbecoming Perspective, A Descriptive Exploratory Study , Barbara J. Johnson Farmer

Factors Associated with Nurses' Perceptions of Patient Safety Culture in One University Hospital in China , Xianqiong Feng

The Meaning of Spirituality in Elders with Dementia , Lesley Boaz Gardiner

Understanding Relationships in Health Related Quality of Life for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder , Norah Louise Johnson

Loneliness, Self-Esteem, Cognition, Physical Functioning, and Nursing Home Satisfaction As Predictors of Depression , Lynn Rose Maloney

The Impact of Health Literacy and Patient Trust Glycemic Control , Josephine M. Mancuso

Investigating Relationships Among Collaborative Behavior, RN Experience and Perceptions of Discharge Teaching Quality , Jane Morgan Nosbusch

Is a School Based Educational Program Effective in Changing Knowledge Regarding the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome? , Margaret Kay Stelzel

Effects of Beta Blockade on Physiologic Regulation, Depressive Symptoms and Heart Failure Severity , Kimberly A. Udlis

Theses/Dissertations from 2008 2008

Self-Efficacy, Outcome Expectation, Self-Care Behavior and Glycosylated Hemoglobin Level in Persons with Type 2 Diabetes , Kathryn B. Kott

Oppression in 21st Century Nursing , Linda K. Matheson

Predictors of success and failure on the NCLEX-RN for Baccalaureate graduates , Christine L Vandenhouten

Predictors of Success and Failure on the NCLEX-RN for Baccalaureate Graduates , Christine L. Vandenhouten

Theses/Dissertations from 2007 2007

Being-With Dying: Tacit Wisdom Embedded in the Experiences of Nurses Who Attend to Dying , Virginia L. Burton

Theses/Dissertations from 1999 1999

An Organizational Case Study of Shared Leadership Development in Nursing , Vicki George

Submissions from 1971 1971

NURSES' PERCEPTIONS OF THEIR HOSPITAL'S ORGANIZATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS , AUDREY MABEL STENVALL DE BLOCK

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Writing a thesis presents an opportunity for graduate students to conduct scholarly inquiry, with the potential of publishing their finished paper. A thesis requires nursing students to identify a problem in nursing, and review academic literature while developing advanced research skills. Thesis advisors and committees guide students from the proposal phase to the final oral defense, a process that spans about two semesters.

Not every nursing student is required to complete a thesis. Some nursing programs offer a non-thesis option, in which candidates complete a final capstone project or oral examination on topics such as nursing theories and clinical practices.

The thesis process and requirements vary by school. Ohio State University’s master of science in nursing program’s final examination includes oral and written portions.

Want to know what to expect during the thesis process? Read on to learn how you can choose a thesis topic and orally defend your paper.

Choosing Your Nursing Thesis Topic

Nursing students must choose a thesis topic before they begin the research and writing process, typically within the first two terms of nursing school. A solid thesis must present an original argument, manageable research scope, and worthy academic pursuit. A thesis advisor or research professor will help to guide each student through the process of choosing a topic.

In the conceptual phase, candidates research potential thesis topics based on their interests within their nursing specialty. Students may start with a broad topic such as obesity and weight management, depression, or cardiovascular disease. To narrow their thesis argument, graduate students might focus on racial or ethnic groups, socio-economic issues, or current events.

After settling on a topic, students draft and submit a thesis proposal to an advisor or committee chair. Once this proposal has been approved, students can begin the formal work on his or her approved thesis topic.

While graduate students must complete a thesis to fulfill the requirements of a master’s degree in nursing, the thesis process also offers a chance for future nurses to immerse themselves in current academic literature and collaborate with fellow graduate students, faculty, and professors. A thesis can also serve as the foundation for doctoral studies. A thesis at the doctoral (PhD) level is called a dissertation.

Completing Your Nursing Thesis

Brainstorming a thesis topic begins as early as the first semester of a master’s in nursing program. The formal thesis process, which typically spans multiple terms, does not take place until the student's final year, usually during the last term.

Thesis requirements vary by school, and students must meet specific deadlines and take prerequisite courses beforehand. At the University of Texas-Houston’s School of Nursing , candidates take a public health class before they submit a thesis proposal.

Future nurses work under the guidance of a thesis committee and advisor. The experience of writing a thesis trains students in original investigation, data collection, implementing research design, and public speaking. Candidates also learn to flex their analytical thinking skills and master a specific area of nursing as they develop the ability to analyze and draw conclusions through data.

At a program's conclusion, students submit their thesis as a bound manuscript or electronic file. In addition to submitting a written report, students orally defend their final thesis in front of the committee. Many graduates also submit their manuscripts for publication.

Presenting Your Nursing Thesis

Graduate students generally orally defend their proposal and present their completed thesis in front of their committee. This committee also includes the thesis mentor, a faculty member specializing in the nursing discipline of their scholarly inquiry. There are generally 3 total committee members on a thesis committee.

Fellow graduate students or consultants outside of the college may attend presentations, if the process is open to the public. Otherwise, the thesis defense remains a private session, with students presenting their findings. The oral examination of the thesis takes up to one hour, but can last longer depending on how many questions the committee has for the student.

During that time, the committee evaluates the thesis based on how the research experience has shaped the student’s graduate education and the findings' significance to the nursing field. When the exam concludes, the committee either accepts or rejects the thesis defense.

How is a Nursing Thesis Graded?

Nursing schools rely on each committee to formally grade each product in the thesis process. Some graduate nursing students may receive a letter grade, while other nursing schools adhere to a “pass” or “fail” policy.

To determine a grade, the committee assesses the thesis based on set criteria. Committee members look at the project's key components, including the statement of purpose, literature review, research methodology, analysis, findings, and implications. The process and grading criteria for the thesis process can be found in the school's graduate handbook. Most of these handbooks are published online for student review.

The thesis must identify significant issues or service gaps in nursing and present them in a concise and coherent fashion. Candidates must support all findings and analysis by research and explain the implications for healthcare.

The oral defense also factors into the grade. The committee grades the defense based on the quality of the student’s presentation, taking into consideration if the student spoke clearly and presented a logical and well-organized argument.

What is the Difference Between a Nursing Thesis and a Capstone?

A nursing thesis and a capstone demonstrate the student’s comprehensive knowledge and educational journey. Graduate students in a non-research track may have the choice of completing a clinical project. Doctoral of Nursing ( DNP ) students complete a capstone project.

Graduate-level nursing students work on an original scholarly inquiry during their thesis, while undergraduates recap their cumulative learning experience. The thesis process, which includes completing nursing courses and writing a proposal, takes place over the entire program.

Learn more about the difference between a thesis and capstone project on this page .

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Theses/dissertations from 2023 2023.

Is There a Relationship Between Direct Patient Care Registered Nurses Emotional Intelligence and Patient Satisfaction? , James J. Leach

The Impact of Shift Work on Women’s Neurological Health , Kathy Nelson

Nurse Perceptions of Caring and Professional Governance , Lan Angela Nguyen

Unlocking Population-Specific Treatments to Render Equitable Approaches and Management in Cardiovascular Disease (UPSTREAM CVD): African American Emerging Adults , Shannon Bright Smith

Substance Use Disorder Treatment Among African American Men Living in the Rural South of the United States , Serge Raoul Wandji

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Unintended Consequences of the Electronic Health Record And Cognitive Load in Emergency Department Nurses , Carolyn S. Harmon

Physical Activity and Breast Cancer Prevention Among Asian American Women , Jingxi Sheng

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Early Premature Infant Physiologic and Behavioral Indicators of ANS Instability , Karen Popp Becker

Nurses’ and Patients’ Perceptions of the Availability of Post-hospital Instrumental Support as a Predictor of 30- And 60-Day Acute Care Utilization , Beth E. Schultz

Race Is Not a Risk Factor: Examining the Influence of Models Of Care, Race, and Discrimination on Racial Disparities in Maternal Outcomes , Curisa Mae Tucker

Advancing Knowledge of Exercise as a Therapeutic Management Strategy for Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome , Pamela J. Wright

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Examining Caregiver Vigilance for Child Sexual Abuse , Kate K. Chappell

Exploring Turnover Among Nurse Managers, Directors, and Executives in Acute Care Hospitals , Deborah Hughes Warden

Psychometric Evaluation of Lung Cancer Stigma Among Lung Cancer Survivors in South Carolina , Lisa A. Webb

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Utilization Of The USDA Supertracker System In High Schools: A Quality Improvement Project , Twanda D. Addison

Online Risks, Sexual Behaviors, And Mobile Technology Use In Early Adolescent Children: Parental Awareness, Protective Practices, And Mediation , Kendra Allison

Implementation of a Depression Screening Tool for Cardiovascular Patients in the Primary Care Setting , Amber Nicole Ballentine

Forensic Patient Flow: An Imbalance Between Capacity And Demand , Versie J. Bellamy

An Evidence-Based Evaluation Tool To Assist Healthcare Providers In Their Assessment Of Effective mhealth Applications For The Management Of Chronic Health Conditions , Sara Belle Donevant

The Effect of a Compassion Fatigue Awareness and Self-Care Skills Educational Program on Retention Among Certified Nursing Assistants Working in a Veterans Nursing Home , Michele M. Dreher

Efficiency Of Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring Vs. 5-Day Serial Monitoring In A Military Treatment Facility , Kadijatu Kakay

Initiating the Loeb Criteria in Long-term Care , Janice Khauslender

High Fidelity Simulation Experience and Development of Clinical Judgment: Recent Graduate Nurses’ Reflections , Martha Kay Lawrence

Implementing a Surgical Pathway to Reduce Operating Room Cancellation Rates , Demerise Ott Minor

Home Exercise Therapy For The Treatment Of Knee Osteoarthritis , Kezia Nixon

Assessment Of An Educational Intervention To Increase Knowledge And Intention To Take HPV Vaccine And Cervical Cancer Screening In Nigeria , Chigozie Anastacia Nkwonta

Chemotherapy Knowledge And Health Literacy Among Women With Breast Cancer , Pearman deTreville Parker

Using Ultrasound Guided Peripheral Intravenous Catheters In Difficult Access Patients , Courtney Prince

Initiating a Peer Support Program for Parents of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder in Richland and Lexington Counties , Danielle P. Simmons

Implementation Of Provider And Workflow Strategies To Increase Adherence To Tqip Guidelines In Traumatic Brain Injury , Regina Thompson

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

Best Practice for Screening Adult Patients with Psoriasis for Polyautoimmunity: Celiac Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Crohn’s Disease , Susan Danielle Ashbaugh

Adherence of Nurse Practitioners to JNC 8 Guidelines , Stephanie E. Averette

Losing Weight with Five A’s (5 A’s): Assess, Advise, Agree, Assist, Arrange framework and Motivational Interviewing (MI) for health behavior change counseling , Jacqueline Baer

A Quality Improvement Project to Reduce the Incidence of Clostridium difficile Infection through Implementation of Evidence-Based Terminal Clean Procedures , Tamara Cook

Tuberculosis Screening in New Healthcare Employees: A Comparison of QuantiFERON®-TB Gold In-Tube Test and Tuberculin Skin Test , Mary C. Giovannetti

Utility of the Modified Early Warning System Score in Early Sepsis Identification , Lisa E. Hart

Picturing Rest: A Photovoice Study Of African American Women’s Perceptions And Practices Of Rest , Eboni T. Herbert Harris

Developing And Implementing A Quality Assurance Strategy For Electroconvulsive Therapy , Jessa Hollingsworth

Improving Leadership Communication In Nurse-Physician Dyad Teams , Lisa James

Assessment of Providers’ Perception and Knowledge of Overactive Bladder in Women: A Quality Improvement Project , Helen Wambui Ngigi

Simulation-Based Interprofessional Education in a Rural Setting , Ann D. Scott

An Evidence-Based Process Change to Improve Mammography Adherence , Tara E. Smalls

Evaluation, Treatment, and Education In The Hospice Setting By Initiating a Formalized Pain Card , Alyssa M. Soprano

Scribes Impact On Patient And Provider Experience In The Outpatient Setting , Kimberly A. Taylor

Barriers to the Use of Guardrails On IV Smart Pumps , Ivory Williams

Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016

Nursing Attitudes towards Suicidal Patients in the Emergency Department: Assessment Interview Training , Belinda Beaver

MySleep101©: An Educational Mobile Medical Application for Sleep Health in Primary Care , Sonya Cook

Effects Of Sepsis Protocols On Health Outcomes Of Adult Patients With Sepsis , Monika U. Mróz

Multi-Symptom Management in Hospice Patients during End-of-Life Transition , Ashley N. B. Sirianni

Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015

Best Practice for a Standardized and Safe Registered Nurse Shift Handoff , Nancy Rankin Ewing

An Evidence-Based Approach to Prepare Interdisciplinary Team Members for Implementation of the ABCDE Bundle , Jessica Murner Hamilton

Nurses Utilizing the V.O.I.C.E.S. HIV Prevention Intervention in the Black Church Community , Jason Richard

Unexpected and Interrupted Transitions Among Newly Licensed Registered Nurses: Perspectives of Nurse Managers and Preceptors , Sheri S. Webster

Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014

Best Practice for Antipsychotic Medication Management in Community Dwelling Older Adults with Schizophrenia , Estelle Marie Brown

The Effects of Multiple Gratitude Interventions Among Informal Caregivers of Persons with Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease , Cristy DeGregory

An Analysis of Interpreter-Mediated Healthcare Interactions , Robin Dawson Estrada

Quality Improvement Project: A Comparison of Daily Routine Chest Radiography Versus Clinically-Indicated Chest Radiography in Preventing Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in Adult ICU Patients on Ventilators: An Evidenced Based Practice Project , Kimberly McKenney

Best Practices in High Fidelity Patient Simulation to Enhance Higher Order Thinking Skills , Kathryn S. Mock

Best Practices in the Management of Pediatric Obesity in Primary Care Clinics , Lori Moseley

Early Screening and Identification of Preschool Children Affected by Serious Emotional Disorders , Cathy Renee Robey-Williams

Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013

Improving the Diagnostic Accuracy of Failure-to-Rescue , Amelia Marie Joseph

Best Practice Guideline For Managing Interstitial Cystitis In Adult Women , Amanda Thomas Langford

The Use of Ultrasound as an Adjunct to X-Ray For the Localization and Removal of Soft Tissue Foreign Bodies in an Urgent Care Setting , Stacy Lane Merritt

Prevention of Skin Breakdown In the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit , Lydia H. Palmer

A Pilot Intervention To Engage Nurses To Lead Transformation of The Workplace , Molly Patton

Foot Assessment In the Dialysis Unit , Karen Robertson

Emergency Department Triage Acuity Ratings: Embedding Esi Into the Electronic Medical Record , Candace Whitfield

Theses/Dissertations from 2012 2012

Best Practice to Promote Bone Health in Post-menopausal Women through Adequate Intake of Calcium and Vitamin D , Ellen Soley Adkins

Developing A Facilitated Pathway For Associate Degree Nursing Graduates to Enroll In An Rn-Bsn Program , Christy Vansant Cimineri

Pursuing Improved Quality of Life In the Atrial Fibrillation Population: Evidence-Based Practice , Jamie Hayes Cunningham

Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion in Comparison to Subcutaneous Insulin Injections in the Preschooler with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus , Meredith D'Agostino

Transition to Motherhood-A Qualitative Study of Low Income Women's First Term Pregnancy Experiences , Lisa Bennett Duggan

Vitamin D and Calcium Supplementation For Prevention of Falls and Fractures In Older Adults , Cynthia Hartman

The Best Practice Guideline for Early Detection and Treatment of Heart Disease In Asymptomatic Adults with a Family History of Premature Coronary Artery Disease , Stephanie Brooke Huston

Best Practice Protocol for Patients with Schizophrenia and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders , Shauna Rae Jones

Transcultural Nursing Clinical Education: A Systematic Review of the Literature Since 2005 With Recommendations for International Immersion Clinical Courses , Deborah J. McQuilkin

Using a Consensus Process to Develop an Evidence-Based Practice Guideline for School Exclusion For Head Lice (Pediculosis Capitis) , Michelle Lorraine Myer

Using Therapeutic Writing to Deconstruct Recovery from Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) , Pamela Phillips

Improving Outcomes by Improving Practice: Evidence-Based Assessment, Prevention and Documentation of Pressure Ulcers In the ICU. , Kristy Fry Speronis

Increasing Awareness of Fertility Preservation Options in Cancer Patients & Survivors , Norma Sweet

Identification, Prevention and Treatment of Children with Decreased Bone Density , Laura Lee Szadek

Assessment and Strategic Planning to Determine the Growth Feasibility of a Distance-Based Rural Baccalaureate Nursing Program , Amber Proctor Williams

Theses/Dissertations from 2011 2011

A Research Utilization Project: Implementation of an Evidence-Based Behavioral Treatment for Students At-Risk of Dropout at Richland Northeast High School , Kathrene Carter Berger

The Impact of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 On the Evidence Based Practice of Distributive Justice Via Comfort Care In Elderly Burn Trauma Victims , Christina Pacileo Blottner

Parenting Interventions For Children Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence , Christie Michelle Furr-Roeske

Nurse State Legislators: The Journey to State Capitols , Debbie Whitman Herman

Autonomous Nurse Practitioner Practice: A Position Paper and Action Plan for Change , Patricia Susan Noser

Best Practices in The Use of Vena Cava Filters oo Prevent Pulmonary Emboli in Trauma Patients , Dennis Absher Taylor

Theses/Dissertations from 2010 2010

Assessment and Identification of Deliberate Self-Harm in the Adolescent and Young Adult Patient in the Primary Care Population , Courtney Brooks Catledge

A Best Practice Guideline for Screening and Treating Vitamin D Deficiency in a Primary Care Setting: Moving Beyond the Bones , Amy Jeanette Clark

Best Faculty Practice Plan Model for a Small College of Nursing , Sharyn Neiman Conrad

Impact of A Primary Care-Based Organ Donation Practice Initiative On Individual Willingness to Donate , Cyndi B. Faudree

Substance Abuse Treatment Avoidance, Length of Stay, and Criminal Justice Referral For Women of Reproductive Age In South Carolina Prior to and After theWhitner Decision (1993 to 2007) , Sarah J. Gareau

Childhood Obesity and School-Based Interventions: An Evidence-Based Best Practice Guideline , Jessica Guyton

The Best Practice Guideline For theTreatment of Pediatric Diaper Dermatitis , Kate Hansson Mack

A Church-Based Health Promotion Program for Older Adults: Impacts on Participants' Religiosity, Spirituality, and Social Support , Katherine Holland Pope

Dedicated Education Units: Dothey Improve Student Satisfaction? , Eileene Elizabeth Shake

Recommendation For A Best Practice Model of Hiv Management by Advanced Practice Registered Nurses In Primary Care Settings , Sabra Smith

Exploration of the Evidence to Support Clinical Practice to Decrease Hospital Readmission Rates For Patients With Chronic Pancreatitis , Shannon Bright Smith

Best Practices: Retaining Registered Nurses , Jessica Epps Wilkes

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THE PERCEPTIONS OF PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA, CARE PARTNERS, CNAs/SITTERS, AND PROVIDERS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC UP TO NOW: A MULTIPLE CASE STUDY , Gaudensia Awuor

Commitment to Collaboration: Development of a School Nursing Collaboration Instrument , Jodi S. Bullard

A Mixed Methods Feasibility Study Comparing Rural and Nonrural Critical Illness Survivors , Rebecca Greene

Resilience, Moral Courage, and Leadership Self-Efficacy Among Nurses , Deborah V. Haney

THE IMPACT OF RACE/ETHNICITY ON OCCUPATIONAL STRESS IN EAST TEXAS CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS , Jackie Schniederjan McDonald

Modifiable health disparities and cardiovascular disease risk factors in Latino migrant seasonal farmworkers: A meta-analysis , Cindy Mendez

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PERCEIVED STRESS AND ACADEMIC SELF-EFFICACY TO THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF UNDERGRADUATE NURSING STUDENTS , Ashley J. Pierre

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

IMPACT OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE ON INTERPROFESSIONAL TEAMWORK, INTERPROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION, AND INTERPROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP , Kathleen M. Cox

TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE IN NURSING CURRICULA: DEVELOPMENT OF A SIMULATION-BASED EDUCATIONAL FRAMEWORK TO GUIDE HEALTH PROFESSIONS , Heather Guest

Nursing Students' Moral Courage Development Through Incivility Simulation Education , Melissa Madden

A Mixed Methods Study of Cultural Competence Among Nursing Students in Kenya , Sylvia Waweru

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

INFLUENCE OF RESILIENCE, EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, AND TEAMWORK ON REGISTERED NURSE CIRCULATOR INTENT TO LEAVE , Mary Alice Anderson

Focused Ethnography: Storytelling for Hispanics with Low Health Literacy and Diabetes , Virginia H. Cadenhead

Relationship of Undergraduate Nursing Students' Emotional Intelligence and other Factors to ATI-NCLEX-RN Comprehensive Predictor Examination Performance , Sarah Y. Jimenez

DEVELOPMENT OF CULTURAL HUMILITY AND ETHNOCULTURAL EMPATHY IN NURSING STUDENTS , Claudia Keck

ASPECTS OF THE PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT AND NURSING WORK , Yolanda Keys

Birth Practice Beliefs of Undergraduate Nursing Students , Cassandra Sharelle Land

ASSESSING TRANSGENDER INCLUSION WITHIN A VETERANS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM: A DELPHI STUDY , Kathy-Jo B. Lee

Use of Standardized Test Results by Faculty and Students for Advanced Practice Nurse Certification Success , Dinorah Martinez-Anderson

Impact of Theory-Based Interventions on Meaningfulness of Undergraduate Nursing Pharmacology Student Learning , Betsy L. Mauldin

A Mixed-Methods Approach to Investigating the Influence of Education on Nurses’ Attitudes toward Sex Trafficking Victims , Tabitha McDaniel

Predicting Infection-Related Organ Failure: Expansion of SOFA Algorithm to Include Nursing Documentation , Tanna L. Nelson

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

UNDERSTANDING END-OF-LIFE CARE EXPERIENCES OF BACCALAUREATE MEXICAN AMERICAN NURSING STUDENTS: AN INTERPRETIVE PHENOMENOLOGY STUDY , Shalla M. Copeland

Patients' Disclosure of Sexual and Gender Minority Status: A Comparative, Multiple Case Study , Damon B. Cottrell

Effects of an Online Mindfulness Program on Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and Coping among Undergraduate Second-Year Nursing Students , Hollis Franco

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50+ Nursing Research Topic Ideas To Fast-Track Your Project

Research topics for nursing dissertations and theses

Finding and choosing a strong research topic is the critical first step when it comes to crafting a high-quality dissertation, thesis or research project. If you’ve landed on this post, chances are you’re looking for a nursing-related research topic , but aren’t sure where to start. Here, we’ll explore a variety of nursing-related research ideas and topic thought-starters, including general nursing, medical-surgical nursing, pediatric nursing, obstetrics and gynaecological nursing, ICU and mental health nursing.

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The topic ideation and evaluation process has multiple steps . In this post, we’ll kickstart the process by sharing some research topic ideas within the nursing domain. This is the starting point, but to develop a well-defined research topic, you’ll need to identify a clear and convincing research gap , along with a well-justified plan of action to fill that gap.

If you’re new to the oftentimes perplexing world of research, or if this is your first time undertaking a formal academic research project, be sure to check out our free dissertation mini-course. In it, we cover the process of writing a dissertation or thesis from start to end. Be sure to also sign up for our free webinar that explores how to find a high-quality research topic. 

Overview: Nursing Research Topics

  • General nursing-related topics
  • Medical-surgical nursing
  • Pediatric nursing
  • Obstetrics and gynaecological nursing
  • ICU nursing
  • Mental health nursing

General Nursing Research Topics & Ideas

  • The impact of cultural competence on patient care in the UK
  • The importance of evidence-based practice in nursing for patients with HIV/AIDS
  • The effects of workplace stress on nurse well-being and performance
  • The role of nurse-patient communication for patients transitioning from adolescent to adult care
  • The impact of technology on nursing practice and patient outcomes
  • The importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in healthcare for the rehabilitation of patients post-surgery
  • The effects of fatigue on nurse performance in the emergency room
  • The impact of nurse staffing levels on patient outcomes in rural areas
  • The effectiveness of nurse-led interventions in managing chronic conditions: a case study of diabetes
  • The impact of patient-centred care on health outcomes for the elderly
  • The importance of patient safety in nursing: bedside nurse vigilance
  • The effects of empathy and compassion in critical care nursing
  • The role of nursing in disaster preparedness and response: a case study of the Haiti earthquake of 2021
  • The impact of the level of nursing education on patient outcomes
  • The importance of ethical considerations in frail care nursing practice

Topics & Ideas: Medical-Surgical Nursing

  • The impact of bedside care on patient outcomes in medical-surgical units
  • The role of the nurse in managing post-operative patient pain
  • The effects of nurse-patient ratios on patient outcomes in medical-surgical units
  • A systematic review of different approaches to patient education in medical-surgical units
  • The relationship between nurse-patient communication and patient satisfaction in medical-surgical units: perspectives and recommendations to improving patient satisfaction

Topics & Ideas: Pediatrics Nursing

  • The impact of family-centered care on pediatric patient outcomes with sickle cell anemia
  • The role of nursing interventions in promoting developmental and behavioral health in pediatric patients
  • The effects of play therapy on anxiety and pain in pediatric patients during hospitilisation
  • A systematic review of different approaches to pain management in pediatric cancer patients
  • The relationship between parent involvement and post-operative patient outcomes in pediatric units

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Ideas: Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing

  • The impact of nurse-led prenatal care on maternal and fetal outcomes in African American communities
  • The role of the nurse in promoting sexual and reproductive health for women in the UK
  • The effects of midwifery care on maternal satisfaction of primiparous women and birth outcomes
  • A comparative study of different approaches to childbirth education for expectant mothers and partners: perceptions of control
  • The relationship between lactation support and breastfeeding success of primiparous women

Topics & Ideas: ICU Nursing

  • The impact of nursing interventions on patient outcomes in intensive care units in a developing country
  • The role of the nurse in managing palliative and end-of-life care in the ICU
  • The effects of family presence on patient outcomes and satisfaction in the ICU: A systematic review of the literature
  • A comparative study of different approaches to pain management for trauma patients in the ICU
  • The relationship between nurse-patient communication and geriatric patient outcomes in ICU

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Topics & Ideas: Mental Health Nursing

  • The impact of nurse-led therapy on adolescent patient outcomes in mental health settings
  • The role of the nurse in promoting recovery and resiliency in mental health patients through group interventions
  • The effects of mindfulness-based interventions on stress and anxiety in mental health patients: A systematic literature review
  • A comparative study of the role of nurses in applying different approaches to patient education in mental health settings
  • The association between nurse-patient therapeutic alliance and patient outcomes in mental health settings

Nursing Dissertation & Theses

While the ideas we’ve presented above are a decent starting point for finding a nursing-related research topic, they are fairly generic and non-specific. So, it helps to look at actual dissertations and theses to see how this all comes together.

Below, we’ve included a selection of research projects from various nursing-related degree programs to help refine your thinking. These are actual dissertations and theses, written as part of Master’s and PhD-level programs, so they can provide some useful insight as to what a research topic looks like in practice.

  • Nursing Workload and Interventions of Licensed Nurses in Nursing Homes: An Observational Time and Motion Study (Kang, 2021)
  • Missed Nursing Care: Accounting for Education, Experience, and Job Satisfaction in Registered Nurses (Bechard, 2021)
  • Examining Predictors of Attitudes and Knowledge of Registered Nurses and Nursing Students in Tennessee toward Pregnant and Perinatal Women with a Substance Use Disorder (Patrylo, 2021)
  • A Program Evaluation of the Organizational Readiness for Pathway to Excellence at Two Community Hospitals  (Behling, 2021)
  • The Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic Policy Decisions on the Wellbeing of Nursing Home Residents in Missouri (White, 2022)
  • Battling A Parallel Pandemic: An Evaluation of Sustainable System-Level Nursing Support in Response To COVID-19 (Gifford, 2022)
  • Holistic Nursing Process Maps: a Tool for Student Nurses to Operationalize the Nursing Process to Increase Clinical Reasoning (Reyes, 2022)
  • Satisfaction and Work-Life Balance in Undergraduate Nursing Faculty: A Mixed-Methods Study (Crawford, 2021)
  • The Effect of Mindfulness Meditation on the Stress, Anxiety, Mindfulness, and Self-Compassion Levels of Nursing Students (Heinrich, 2022)
  • Effectiveness of Simulation-Based Case Studies in Undergraduate Nursing Students (Becnel, 2022)
  • A Telehealth Simulation Experiment: Exploring Prebriefing (Owen, 2022)
  • Perceptions of Lateral Violence Among Vocational Nursing Students, Associate Degree Nursing Students, and Bachelor’s Degree Nursing Students (Martha, 2022)
  • Nurse Educators’ Description of Ethics from a Disciplinary Perspective: A Qualitative Descriptive Research Study (Cuchetti, 2022)
  • A Literature Review of the Relationship Between Oral Health and Pneumonia Risk in the Geriatric Nursing Home Population (Swift, 2021)

Looking at these titles, you can probably pick up that the research topics here are quite specific and narrowly-focused , compared to the generic ones presented earlier. This is an important thing to keep in mind as you develop your own research topic. That is to say, to create a top-notch research topic, you must be precise and target a specific context with specific variables of interest . In other words, you need to identify a clear, well-justified research gap.

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Your dissertation template

A template is provided to use for your dissertation. We recommend you use this as soon as you start any writing  rather than trying to apply it afterwards. As well as showing you the structure for your dissertation, it has built in styles than can help you format it as required for a long academic document.

Scroll down the page to find videos to help you with using the template.

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The template for your dissertation is provided here:

Nursing Dissertation Template

This includes a pre-created PRISMA flow diagram (just add the numbers) and the NMC template for Part B. If you are not using this format for Part B then you will of course need to delete/amend this.

Just click on either the link above or the image on the right to download the template. It will usually be automatically saved into your 'downloads' folder. We recommend moving it from there to a dedicated folder where you keep everything for your dissertation.

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You do not need to alter any of the fonts in the template, they have been approved by your faculty. Please ignore any advice that you see elsewhere about using alternative fonts.

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The Skills Team have provided three videos which show you how to use the template. These are:

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  • Using the built-in styles and updating the table of contents
  • Adding labels to your tables and figures and updating the lists of these

There are also some other videos that support using the generic university template (rather than the Nursing one specifically) that may be useful to some of you. These include using the cross-referencing tool and inserting landscape documents. You can find these videos on the Skills Team's  Undergraduate Dissertation Video Workshop page. Not all of you will find these useful however, so they are not included here.

An introduction to the template

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Nursing Graduate Theses and Dissertations

A collection of Nursing Masters Theses and Doctoral Dissertations.

Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023

Racial Discrimination, Social Support and Psychological Distress among Black Pregnant Women , Camilla Carey

The Associations Among Racial Discrimination, Perceived Stress and Birth Satisfaction Among Black Women , Amanda de la Serna

A Digitally Enhanced Virtual Cognitive Behavior Skill Building Intervention to Reduce Parent Stress and Family Obesogenic Behaviors , Sharlene Smith

Mother-Father Relationship and Perceived Stress among Black Pregnant Women: A Mixed Methods Approach , Jenna Wheeler

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Nurse Managers' Patient Safety Communication , Christine Deatrick

Exploration of the Oral Microbiome in Non-Ventilated Hospitalized Patients , Kimberly Emery

Social Support and Empowerment Among Caregivers of Children with Asthma , Lauren Lebo

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Factors Associated with Resilience and Sense of Coherence in Adult Transgender Persons: Identifying Predictors to Reduce Health Disparities in a Vulnerable Population , Jake Bush

Cognitive Rehearsal, Self-efficacy, and Workplace Incivility Among Baccalaureate Nursing Students , Alina Diaz-Cruz

Survivors of Human Trafficking: Reintegration into the Community and Society , Charrita Ernewein

Remembering to Resume: Using Simulation-based Education to Teach Nursing Students to Manage Interruptions , Peggy Hill

First Impressions of the Bedside Nurse From the Patient Perspective , Sharon Imes

The Influences of Generational Membership and Practice Environment on Nurse Manager Job Satisfaction , Angela Keith

Knowledge and Attitudes of Nurse Practitioner's Assessment of Adults with Signs and Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder , Kelli Lipscomb

Ethical Decision Making Among Nurses Participating in Social Media , Melissa Lynn

Hospital Readmission After Major Abdominal/Colorectal Surgeries: A Mixed-Methods Study , Ansu Sebastian

The Effect of the Medilepsy Mobile App on Medication Adherence and Transition Readiness in Adolescents and Young Adults with Epilepsy , Michelle Tall

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

Access and Utilization of Prenatal Care in Florida and its Effects on Preterm Birth , Corinne Audette

Nurse-Physician Collaboration during Bedside Rounding: What is the Impact on the Nurse? , Martha Decesere

The Relationship of Cognitive Load and Different Participant Roles on Knowledge Retention in Simulation-based Learning Among Undergraduate Nursing Students , Amanda Houston

Undergraduate Nursing Students' Depth of Reflection and Perceptions of Self-Debriefing Following Virtual Simulation: A Multi-method Descriptive Study , Valorie MacKenna

Patients with a Left Ventricular Device and Factors Affecting Readmission , Diana Pitcher

Geographic Access to Community Mental Healthcare and Adherence to Treatment Among Patients with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders , Marie Smith-East

The Effect of Acuity-based Nurse Staffing on Nursing Medication Errors , Egidius Maria Eugene Waterval

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Persistence of Physical Activity Among Veterans , Jean Davis

Factors Influencing Nurse Practitioners' Weight Management Practices in Primary Care , Suzanne Hyer

Evaluation of Postoperative Air Leak and Chest Tube Drainage Systems after Pulmonary Resection , Kristina Jacobsen

Stress, Coping, and Quality of Life Among Parental Caregivers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder , Dawn Turnage

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Understanding the Perceived Experiences of Goal Setting of Mothers of Preschool Children: A Narrative Analysis , Dawn Eckhoff

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

The Influences of Mindfulness and Neuromotor Exercise Mode on Balance in Healthy Older Adults , Maxine Hicks

Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016

An Evaluation of Anxiety Following Substance Abuse Withdrawal and Assessment of Somatic Treatments presently Available with a Focus on Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation , Janet Hutchison

Perceived readiness to transition to adult health care for youth with cystic fibrosis and congruence with their caregivers' views , Valerie Lapp

Evaluating Moral Distress, Moral Distress Residue and Moral Courage in Oncology Nurses , Lolita Melhado

Preschool Attendance: A Parental and Teacher Perspective of Barriers and Behaviors using Grounded Theory Research , Anne Meoli

Prehabilitation (Prehab): Prevention in Motion , Billie Russell

Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015

Impact of Interruption Frequency on Nurses' Performance, Satisfaction, and Cognition During Patient-Controlled Analgesia Use in the Simulated Setting , Kristi Campoe

Perceived Social Support and Self-care in Patients Hospitalized with Heart Failure , Lyne Chamberlain

Rapid Response Teams versus Critical Care Outreach Teams: Unplanned Escalations in Care and Associated Outcomes , Valerie Danesh

The Impact of Relational Coordination and the Nurse on Patient Outcomes , Fanya DeJesus

Family Care Giver Knowledge, Patient Illness Characteristics, and Unplanned Hospital Admissions in Older Adults with Cancer , Patricia Geddie

Helping Mothers Defend their Decision to Breastfeed , Kandis Natoli

Nurse Managers, Work Environment Factors and Workplace Bullying , Joy Parchment

A Faith-Based Primary Diabetes Prevention Intervention for At-Risk Puerto Rican Adults: A Feasibility Study , Sylvia Torres-Thomas

Pre and Post Implementation Evaluation of an Emergency Department Severe Sepsis Alert and Practice Protocol , Darleen Williams

Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014

Factors Associated With Information Literacy Competencies Of The Traditional Baccalaureate Nursing Student , Patricia Lafferty

Mobile Phone Short Message Service (SMS) to Improve Malaria Pharmacoadherence in Zambia , Elinda Steury

Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013

Evaluation Of A Mind-body Website By Women With Breast Cancer , Laura Beck

Nutrition Literacy And Demographic Variables As Predictors Of Adolescent Weight Status In A Florida County , Leslee D'Amato-Kubiet

Ventilator-associated Complications In The Mechanically Ventilated Veteran , Joan Grano

The Early Postpartum Experience Of Previously Infertile Mothers , Sigrid Ladores

Early And Intermediate Hospital-to-home Transition Outcomes Of Older Adults Diagnosed With Diabetes , Jacqueline Lamanna

Improving Chronic Kidney Disease Care With Group Visits , Vicki Montoya

Theses/Dissertations from 2012 2012

An Exploratory Study Of Physiologic Responses To A Passive Exercise Intervention In Mechanically-ventilated Critically Ill Adults , Christina M. Amidei

The Self-described Experience Of Coping And Adaptation Associated With Workplace Stress Of Registered Nurses In The Acute Care Setting In Florida: An Ethnographic Study , Joyce Burr

Predictors Of Immunosuppressant Adherence In Long-term Renal Transplant Recipients , Sandra J. Galura

Stressors Experienced By Emergency Department Registered Nurses At The Bedside: A Phenomenological Study , Stephen D. Heglund

Noncardiac Chest Pain: The Use Of High Resolution Manometry As A Diagnostic Tool , Iman Hilal

Infection Control And Health Care Associated Infection (hcai) In The Nursing Home: A Study To Determine The Impact Of An Educational Video And Pamphlet About Infection Control On Knowledge And Perception Of Hand Hygiene In Certified Nurse Assistants , Kathe Hypes

Barriers To Timely Administration Of Thrombolytics In Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients , Elizabeth Joseph

Development And Evaluation Of An Instrument To Measure Mother-infant Togetherness After Childbirth , Carol Lawrence

Perceptions Influencing School Nurse Practices To Prevent Childhood Obesity , Susan Quelly

Front-line Registered Nurse Job Satisfaction And Predictors: A Meta-analysis From 1980 - 2009 , Deborah Anne Saber

Impact Of Cancer-specific Advance Care Planning On Anxiety, Decisional Conflict, And Surrogate Understanding Of Patient Treatment Preferences , Lynn Waser

Theses/Dissertations from 2011 2011

Duplicated Laboratory Tests : A Hospital Audit And Evaluation Of A Computerized Alert Intervention , Sharon Bridges

Exploring Women's Life Course Experiences With Weight Using Story Theory , Poff Allison Edmonds

Adherence Practices Of Caucasian Women With Hypertension Residing In Rural Florida An Exploratory Study , Jeanne M. Hopple

The Lived Experience Of Young-onset Dementia , Debra A. Hunt

Identifying Patients At Risk For Obstructive Sleep Apnea In Primary Health Care : Can Obesity In Combination With Other High-risk Diagnoses Be Used For Screening Purposes? , Clelia Lima

Clopidogrel Provision For Indigent Patients With St-elevation Myocardial Infarction , Sita S. Price

Comparative Retrospective Analysis Assessment Of Extracellular Volume Excess In Hypertensive Hemodialysis Patients , Amma Serwaah-Bonsu

Spirituality And Expectations Of Care Providers Of Older Patients With Chronic Illnes In North Central Florida , Myra Sherman

Factors Related To Birth Transition Success Of Late-preterm Infants , Karen L. Wright

Theses/Dissertations from 2010 2010

The Experiences Of Health Care Providers Providing Comfort For Nursing Home Patients At The End Of Life , Herma Baker

Comparison Of Arnp And Physician Malpractice In States With And Without Controlled Substance Prescribing Authority , Deborah Chandler

A New Measure Of Parental Self-efficacy For Enacting Healthy Lifestyles In Their Children , Jonathan W. Decker

Effectiveness Of Probiotics In Preventing Antibiotic Associated Diarrhea And Clostridium Difficile In Long Term Care , Marva Edwards-Marshall

The Effect Of Combat Exercises On Cardiovascular Response: An Exploratory Study , MeLisa Gantt

The Impact Of Pre-operative Mupirocin Prophylaxis On Surgical Site Infections In Same-day Admission Open Heart Patients , Joanna Gerry

Evaluation Of A Simulation-enhanced Obstetric Clinical Experience On Learning Outcomes For Knowledge, Self-efficacy, And Transfer , Mary Elizabeth Guimond

The Incidence And Epidemiologic Factors Of Community-acquired Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Skin And Soft Tissue I , Ivonne Johnson

The Impact Of An Interdependent Conferencing Activity In An Online Rn-bsn Practicum Clinical Conference On Psychologocial Sense Of Community , Barbara Lange

Advanced Practice Nursing In The Faith Community Setting: A Case Study , Chianta Lindsey

Prevalence Of And Risk Factors For Intraoperative Non-euglycemia Events In Premature Neonates >2500 Grams , Zulay Ritrosky

Retrospective Analysis Of Screening Patterns In Cirrhotic Patients With Heptocellular Carcinoma , Shelly-Ann Scott-Castell

A Phenomenological Description Of The Lived Experience Of Creating Art For Women With Breast Cancer , Laurie Stark

Assessing Adult Attitudes Toward End-of-life Issues And Advanced Directives After Implementing An Educational Intervention In A , Marchina Tolbert-Jones

Theses/Dissertations from 2009 2009

Cohort Study Of Pain Behaviors In The Elderly Residing In Skilled Nursing Care , Allison Burfield

Effects Of An Evidence-based Intervention On Stress And Coping Of Families Of Critically Ill Trauma Patients , Sandra Knapp

Awareness Of Increased Risk For Heart Disease And Cardiovascular Risk Factors In Women With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus , Patricia Weinstein

Consumer Perspectives Of Health During Prenatal Care In The Usa And Iceland: An Exploratory Study , Claudia Wiseman

Theses/Dissertations from 2008 2008

A Comparison Of Computer And Traditional Face-to-face Classroom Orientation For Beginning Critical Care Nurses , Patricia Anzalone

Health-care Seeking Behaviors Of Puerto Ricans With Diabetes Mellitus Who Live In South Florida: An Exploratory Study , Laura Gonzalez

Evaluation Of The Antecedents Of Cultural Competence , Mary Harper

The Impact Of A Nurse-driven Evidence-based Discharge Planning Protocol On Organizational Efficiency And Patient Satisfaction In , Tracey King

Theses/Dissertations from 2007 2007

Resiliency In Adolescent College Students , Nancy Ahern

The Impact Of Music On Postoperative Pain And Anxiety , Kelly Dixon Allred

Evaluation Of An Education Intervention For The Staff On The Head Of The Bed Elevation In The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit , Randall Johnson

Quality Of Life In Older Breast Cancer Survivors , Victoria Loerzel

Evaluating Neonatal Facial Pain Expression: Is There A Primal Face Of Pain? , Martin Schiavenato

Theses/Dissertations from 2003 2003

The Effect of Parent Education on Maternal Self-efficacy and Preference for Pain Control During Labor , Aubrey Willard

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  • Starting Your Dissertation (Video) 46 minutes This webinar recording will help you with the early stages of planning, researching and writing your dissertation. By the end you should be able to: --Understand the challenges and opportunities of writing a dissertation --Move towards refining your subject and title --Know what steps to take to progress with your dissertation
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  • Finishing Your Dissertation (Video) 59 minutes This webinar recording aims to guide you through the final stages of writing your dissertation. By the end you should be able to: --Identify key features that should be included in your dissertation --Know how to ensure your dissertation has a strong and cohesive structure --Proofread your work.
  • Using Word to Format Long Documents (Video) 1 hour and 22 minutes A video tutorial on how to format long documents such as Essays and Dissertations using Word. By the end you should be able to: --Create a Table of Contents --Know how to insert page numbers --Be familiar with how to use the various auto-formatting and styles functions to manage longer documents

A selection of external sources that would be of particular use to 3rd Year Undergraduate students and Postgraduate students. 

Please note that the Library does not hold Undergraduate or Masters Dissertations. For information on print and online doctoral theses please see below information on University of Roehampton Thesis Collection

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COMPLETED PHD DISSERTATIONS

  • Aric Bunch : High Versus Low-Fidelity Ultrasound Phantoms in the Acquisition of Needle to Vascular Target Contact Skill During Simulated Central Venous Line Placement
  • Jessie Reich : Medical-surgical Nurses’ and Nursing Assistants’ Attitudes and Beliefs towards Young Adult Patients with Sickle Cell Disease and their Perceptions of Barriers to Providing Quality Care to this Population
  • Megan Moyer : Early Patient Mobilization in the Neurological Intensive Care Unit.
  • Caroline Ortiz : Decia mi Mama: Traditional Medicine from Mexico Among Mexican Women American in the Texas Rio Grande Valley
  • Gwen Hamid : The Association of Functioning, Relationship Quality and Community Reintegration to Depressive Symptoms in Miliary Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Kathleen Williams : An Examination of the Relationship of Mandated Reporting to Pediatric Up-to-Date Immunization Status
  • Marcia Gamaly : Comparing the effectiveness of self-directed and interactive online educational interventions to reduce obesity bias in nurses in the hospital setting
  • Carol Devlin : The Relationship Between Preoperative Smoking Status and Postoperative Surgical Site Infections: A Secondary Analysis of the American College of Surgeons’ 2019 National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Data
  • Kimberly Hampton : Survey of Baccalaureate Nursing Faculty About Non-Clinical Transition-to-Practice Courses and Their Perceived Effectiveness
  • Tanya Carmichael : Effect of an Educational Intervention on Nursing Students’ Knowledge of and Attitudes toward Caring for Transgender and Gender Nonconforming People
  • Waad Ali : The Influence of Undergraduate Informatics Education on Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Use
  • Marin Jacobwitz : Predictors of Poor Oral Feeding in Infants with a Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) Following Surgical Intervention with Cardiopulmonary Bypass
  • Patricia Griffith : The Effect of Structured Reflection on Diagnostic Reasoning Competency and Accuracy of Nurse Practitioner Students Who Experience Cognitive Bias: A Mixed Methods Experimental Study
  • Mary Ann Zimmer : Enhancing Communication Skills of Pre-Licensure Baccalaureate Nursing Students Through the Use of Standardized Patients in Clinical Simulation
  • Melissa Bourne : Clinical Nursing Faculty Perceptions about Teaching Pre-Licensure BSN Students to Provide Care for Adults with Developmental Disability in the Clinical Setting
  • Melissa Leisen : Exploration of the Learning Experiences of Undergraduate Nursing Students in Relation to the Care of Children with Special Health Care Needs in Home-Based Respite Care
  • Jodi Erickson : How Older Adults Perceive the Terminology “Allow Natural Death”: A Qualitative Dissertation
  • Meg Kloster : Measuring Knowledge and Behavior after an Educational Program on Air Pollution as a Health Risk Reduction Strategy
  • Emily Sheff : Factors Associated with Work Engagement among Doctorally Prepared Nursing Faculty
  • Joseph Vena : The Lived Experience of Young Adults with Lymphoma During Acute Survivorship
  • Megan M. Walsh : The Emotional Experience of Women with Multiple Sclerosis in the Postpartum Period
  • Lyn Starrs-Zorn : The Lived Experience of Civilian, Female Spouse Caregivers of Community-Dwelling U.S. Veterans Who Sustained Polytrauma Injuries in Iraq and Afghanistan
  • Heiddy DiGregorio : Organizational Skill Development Using Simultaneous Multiple Patient Simulation
  • Laura Klenke-Borgmann : The Effect of Interprofessional Simulations in the Classroom on Pre-Licensure, Baccalaureate Nursing Students’ Clinical Judgment Development
  • Sister Jackline Mayaka : Risk Factors Associated with Low-Birth-Weight Infants Among HIV-Positive Women and Related Outcomes of HIV-Exposed Low Birth Weight Infants at 18 Months Follow-up in Western Kenya
  • Claire McKinley-Yoder : The Relationships Among Individual and School Characteristics and Long-Term Educational Outcomes for Students with Disabilities
  • Ginger Schroers : Interruptions During Simulated Medication Administration: An Examination of Errors and Interruption Management Strategies
  • Caitlin Yeager : The Role of Nurses in Surveillance of New and Emerging Infectious Disease to Enhance Global Health Security: A Delphi Study
  • Cynthia Hambach : Using Standardized Patients in Simulated Learning Experiences to Develop Clinical Judgment and Clinical Competence of Sophomore Baccalaureate Nursing Students in a Foundations in Nursing Course
  • Amal Alqahtani : Workplace Incivility and Work Ethic Across Three Generations of Saudi Nurses
  • Zainab Al-Maqbali : Pre-gestational Diabetes Mellitus (Type 1 & Type 2), Gestational-Diabetes, and Pre-eclampsia with Preterm Birth Among Omani Women
  • Susan Moyer : Fruit and Vegetable Intake of Young Adult Millennials
  • Serah Nthenge : Perinatal Experiences of Women with Physical Disabilities
  • Christine Pariseault : Nurse Practitioners Experiences of Polypharmacy in Older Adults in the Primary Care Setting
  • Tara Sacco : The Relationship of the Work Environment to Compassion Satisfaction and Compassion Fatigue in Critical Care Nurses  
  • Mia Waldron : Relationship of Parental Health Literacy (PHL) and Perceptions of Home Discharge Readiness in NICU Parents of Black Preterm Infants 
  • Lisa Aiello : Assessment of Genomic Knowledge among Nurses in an Online RN to BSN Completion Program
  • Zaina Al Harmali : Nurse characteristics and perceptions about safety and error reporting in Omani hospitals
  • Abdullah I. Al Salmi : Self-Management Behaviors & Quality of Life of Patents with Sickle Cell Disease
  • Al Cadavero : Nurse Graduates’ Perceived Educational Needs after Experiencing the Death of a Patient
  • Mandy Kirkpatrick : Development of Palliative Care Competence in Nursing Students Using Simulation
  • Brittany Koons : Factors Related to Travel for Transplantation Among U.S. Kidney Transplant Candidates
  • Michelle McKay : The Relationship of Frailty, Fear of Falling, and Depression with the Risk for Falls and Health-Related Quality of Life in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
  • Susan Myers : Postpartum Nurses’ Perceptions of Identifying and Providing Care for Mothers at Risk for Postpartum Depression
  • Jennie Ryan : Parents’ Experience Using Medical Marijuana
  • Cathy Sargent : The examination of nursing students’ attitudes towards chronic pain in the older adult.
  • Saira Al-Bulushi : A Pilot Study of Standardized Patient Simulation Teaching Strategies and Instruments to Assess Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude of Primary Care Nurses in Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
  • Khamis Al-Mamari : Omani Nurses’ Attitudes Towards Clients with Mental Illness in General and Psychiatric Hospitals in Oman
  • Faith Atte : Factors Related to Caregiver Burden in Family Members of Military Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Adaorah Azotam : The Intention of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses to Report Child Maltreatment
  • Susan Birkhoff : Examining the Usability and Acceptability of a Patient-Centered Mobile Health Tracking App for Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy for Cancer Treatment
  • Deborah Byrne : Evaluating the Level of Cultural Competence in Undergraduate Nursing Students Using Standardized Patients in Simulation
  • Michael Cont i: A Descriptive Study Exploring the Perceptions of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists about Collaboration with Physician Anesthesiologists
  • Becky Coyle-Mueller : Family Nurse Practitioners’ Use of mHealth Apps for Health Promotion with Patients
  • Patricia Gellasch : The Developmental Screening Behaviors, Skills, Facilitators and Constraints of Family Nurse Practitioners in Primary Care
  • Stacy Hohenleitner : New Nursing Graduates’ Perceptions of Support
  • Amanda Jenkinson : The Relationships Among Inner Strength, Depression, and Time Since Diagnosis to Quality of Life and Health Promoting Behaviors in Female Cancer Survivors
  • Sue Lynch : The Lived Experience of Newly Qualified Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) Who Have Transitioned to the Hospital Operating Room Surgical Setting: A Phenomenological Perspective
  • Carlene McLaughlin : The Effect of Debriefing with Good Judgment on Nurse Anesthesia Students’ Critical Event Recognition, Response, and Treatment
  • Jacquelyn McMillion-Bohler : Nurse Educators’ Perceptions of the Characteristics and Behaviors of Master Teachers in Nursing
  • Kathleen Monforto : A Comparison of Outcomes in Patients with Common Pediatric Diagnoses Admitted on Weekends to Those Admitted on Weekdays
  • Hanan Saca-Hazboun : Knowledge and Health Beliefs about Breast Cancer Screening among Rural Palestinian Women: A Pilot Study
  • Jenna Thate : Leveraging Documentation in the Electronic Health Record to Support Interprofessional Communication: A Delphi Study 
  • Susan Vacca : Patient Delivered and Expedited Partner Therapy for Chlamydia Trachomatis among Adolescent Females Using School Based Health Centers  
  • Eilleen Feehan Choi : Development and Analysis of the Sodium Knowledge and Skills Index for Heart Failure (SKASI-HF)
  • Katie Hooven : Development and Testing of the Collaboration in the Clinical Learning Environment (CCLE) Tool
  • Christina Lam : Nurse Faculty Members' Experiences Teaching Chronic Illness Self-Management Concepts: An Exploration Study
  • Patricia Ann Oertwich : Emotional Intelligence as a Component of Leadership Development in Traditional Undergraduate BSN Students
  • Kelly Reilly : The Use of Simulation in Transformational Leadership Development in the Nurse Manager Role
  • Robin Weingarten Wood : Workplace Bullying Between Registered Nurses: Occurrence and Perceived Effects on Work Productivity
  • Christina Whitehouse : From Hospital to Home: Aiding in Patient Transitions Through Education for Obese Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
  • Lisa Broughton : An Examination of the Relationship among Nurses’ Work Environment, Nurses’ Education Level and Patient Outcomes
  • Karen Goldschmidt : Perspective Transformation and Professional Values of Students Enrolled in an Online RN-to-BSN Degree Completion Program
  • Jana Goodwin : The Lived Experience of non-English and limited English speaking Hispanic persons associated with a past inpatient hospitalization in the United States: A phenomenological study
  • Carey Heck : A Study of Moral Distress in Novice and Experienced Nurses
  • Virginia Jones : Perception of Graduates from Online Accelerated Pre-Licensure Second-Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing Programs on Quality of Educational Experience and Readiness for Clinical Practice
  • Danielle Kohler : Assessment of Nurse Faculty’s Acceptance and Intent to Use Social Media Using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 Model
  • James Mendez : The Role of Perceived Social Support in the Transition to Life after Lung Transplantation
  • Maria Van Pelt : The Aftermath of Perioperative Catastrophe: A National Study of Nurse Anesthetists
  • Nancy Wise : Nutritional Knowledge, Healthy Eating Behaviors and Personal Self-Efficaciy in Pregnant Adolescents
  • Sherry Burrell : Exploring Symptom Clusters and Quality of Life in Individuals Undergoing Surgery for Pancreatic Cancer
  • Jaqueline Meyer : Part-time Baccalaureate Clinical Nursing Faculty in U.S. Schools of Nursing: Factors Related to Work Engagement, Organizational Commitment and Job Satisfaction
  • Nada Al Moosa : A Quality Study of Change: Implementing Quality Assurance and Continuous Quality Improvement in Health Profession Education during a Period of Transition
  • Raja Jadelhack : Assessment of a Patient Satisfaction Survey and its Relationship to Hospital Sector and Nurses’ Level of Education in One Region in Saudi Arabia
  • Amanda Klockars-McMulle : Development and Psychometric Evaluation of the Somatic Awareness Scale of Women with Spontaneous Preterm Labor
  • Majed Alamri : Motivational Factors and Barriers Related to Saudi Arabian Nurses’ Pursuit of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree
  • Hilal Alrahbi : Diabetes Self-Management (DSM) in Omanis with Type-2 Diabetes
  • Terri Ares : The Professional Socialization of Students in Clinical Nurse Specialist Programs
  • Ann Fronczek : The Lived Experience of the Primary Family Caregiver of a Person with Head and Neck Cancer
  • Karen May : Assessing Faculty Knowledge of Disability-Related Law and Providing Academic Accommodation
  • JoAnn Platko : Nursing Students’ Beliefs and Attitudes Regarding Pain Management Knowledge Across Educational Levels
  • Michele Damas Smith : Utilization of Secondary Preventive Screenings (HIV, Blood Pressure and Cholesterol) Among African-American Men in Comparison to Non-Hispanic Caucasian Men
  • Amy Weaver : The Effect of a Model Demonstration During Debriefing on Students’ Clinical Judgment, Self-Confidence, and Satisfaction During a Simulated Learning Experience
  • Pennie Sessler Branden : The Nurse as Advocate: A Grounded Theory Perspective
  • Margaret Hattori-Uchima : Chuukese Migrant Women in Guam: Perceptions of Barriers to Health Care
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This collection contains theses and dissertations from the Department of Nursing, collected from the Scholarship@Western Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Repository

Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023

Nurse-Hero Discussion on Twitter: A Social Network Analysis and Qualitative Content Analysis , Amna Ali

The impact of Authentic Leadership, Structural Empowerment, Psychological Empowerment, Interpersonal Conflict, and Job Satisfaction on Turnover Intention among Early Career Nurses in Saudi Arabia. , Ohood Ali Alkaabi miss

The Process of Art Creation Among Mothers from Ontario Who Have Experienced Gender-Based Violence , Madison L. Broadbent

Exploring How Mothers With A History Of Intimate Partner Violence Experienced The COVID-19 Pandemic , Emma Jane Butler

Nurse-Assisted Injection: Perceptions of Dependent Injectors in Ontario, Canada , Emelia C. Cormack

Exploring the Role of the Nurse in Supporting Breastfeeding among Indigenous Women in Canada: A Scoping Review of the Literature , Lindsey Corrigan

The Experiences of Clinical Placement Belonging Among Nursing Students with Racially and Ethnically Minoritized Identities: An Interpretive Descriptive Study , Connor J. Gould

Nurses’ and Midwives’ Lived Experiences as Mentees in a Clinical Mentorship Program in Rwanda: An Interpretive Phenomenological Study , Yvonne Kasine 2399948

Uncovering the Experience of Determining Readiness to Increase Self-Management Responsibility in Canadian Adolescents Living with Type 1 Diabetes , Kelly A. Kennedy

Exploring Clinical Reasoning in Nursing Through A Serious Gaming-Enabled Digital Simulation , Stephanie Kennedy Miss

The Development, Refinement, Implementation, and Impact of a Nurse-Led Health Coaching Self-Care Management Intervention for Heart Failure , Maureen Leyser

Relational Variables Impacting the Healthcare Team , Linda J. MacDougall Ms

Exploring Family Members’ Beliefs and Experiences of Supporting Relatives with Substance Use and Misuse within Black Communities , Esther N. Monari

An Exploration of the Culturally-Rooted Meaning and Consequences of Unintended Adolescent Pregnancy in Rwanda: A Multi-Dimensional Perspective , Jean Pierre Ndayisenga

Exploring how the Perinatal Services of Primary Health Care Settings in Rwanda Support Adolescent Mothers to Inform the Delivery of Trauma- and Violence-Informed Care: An Interpretive Description , Aimable NKURUNZIZA

Bridging the Gap: Canadian Health Care Providers Perspectives' of Harm Reduction and Substance Use Education in Hospital , Leanne Scott

Intimate Partner Violence, Social Support, Mastery, and Mental Health , Alice Pearl Sedziafa

A Picture of Spirituality in Youth Living with Bipolar Disorder , Michelle S. Solomon

Decentering Whiteness in Nursing Education: The Pitfalls, Tensions, and Opportunities , Ivy Tran

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Exploring Health Inequities: Head Injuries in People Experiencing Homelessness , Emily M. Angus

Women’s Priorities and Actions Mothering in the Context of Intimate Partner Violence , Sharon Broughton

Toward Understanding Culturally Safe Health Care for Transgender People: A Scoping Review of Health Care Provider Knowledge , Terrie Butler-Foster

Forming Authentic and Purposeful Relationships with Racialized Communities from an Anti-Oppressive Lens: A Framework for African, Caribbean, and Black Communities , Jaimeson R. Canie

Clinical Virtual Simulation: A Qualitative Usability Study , Samantha Beatrice Cooke

Predictors and Outcomes of Patient Stigma Perception Appraisal: Developing and Testing of a Dynamic Stigma Model of Mental Illness , Sebastian Kwadwo Gyamfi

Women’s Experiences of Accessing Breastfeeding and Perinatal Health Support in the Context of Intimate Partner Violence: An Interpretive Description Study , Samantha Larose

"Pain is What the Patient Says it is": A Secondary Analysis of Nurses’ Reflections on the Term Pain Catastrophizing , Riana Longo

An Exploration of Non-Urgent Emergency Department Use from the Patient and Health Care Professional Perspective , Amanda McIntyre

Self-management Experience of Nurses Living with Migraine: A Qualitative Study , Marionette Ngole Dione

Host Organizations' Perspectives of Partnered Global Study-Abroad Programs , Jessica C. Pop

The Effect of Interprofessional Conflict Resolution on Interprofessional Collaborative Practice among Health Care Provider Teams in Hospitals , Sibylle Ugirase

Teaching Family Planning in Nursing and Midwifery Schools: A Constructivist Grounded Theory Study , Pauline Uwajeneza

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Syrian Refugee Women's Experiences with the Ontario Health Care System: A Critical Ethnography Study , Areej Al-Hamad

The Influence of Authentic Leadership on Nurses’ Turnover Intentions and Satisfaction with Quality of Care in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study , Bayan Alilyyani

Understanding the Current State of Health Information Exchange in Long-Term Care Homes , Kendra R. Cotton

Relationships among Interactional and Organizational Factors with Healthcare Provider Outcomes Post-Implementation of an Interprofessional Model of Patient Care , Wendy L. Ellis

Chronic Disease Management in a Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic: An Interpretive Description Study , Natalie Floriancic

Understanding the Lived Experience of Health Through the Exploration of Well-being of Women with Multiple Sclerosis in Southwestern Ontario , Jennifer Howard

"Healthcare Heroes" - The Change in Perceptions of Nurses' Roles During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Critical Discourse Analysis , Stephanie Jones

The Discursive Construction of Substance Use and Harm Reduction in Canadian Health Policy , Sibel Kusdemir

Nurses' and Nurse Educators' Experiences of a Pediatric Nursing Continuing Professional Development program in Rwanda , Amy K. Olson

Health Providers Perspectives on the Access and Use of Formal Health and Social Services by Stroke Caregivers , Hannah Pollock

The Effect of Authentic Leadership and New Graduate Support on New Graduate Nurses' Job Satisfaction , Stephanie H. Prtenjaca

Reddit and Nursing During Covid-19: A Summative Content Analysis , Julia C. Savin

Being a Child Bride in Nigeria: A Feminist Narrative Inquiry , Olubukola Foluke Sonibare

New Graduate Nurses’ Experiences of Engaging in a Leadership Role in Hospital Settings During the COVID-19 Pandemic , Justine Jeanelle Ting

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

Interprofessional Role Clarification Among Licensed Health Care Practitioners in Rural and Smaller Community Hospitals , Dianne E. Allen

Exploring Nursing Student Use of Instagram: Selfies and Soliloquies and #becominganurse with Evolving Digital Footprints , Kingsley KS Au

The Association Between Intimate Partner Violence and Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders and Symptoms Among Adult Women: Systematic Review , Ohud Shawqi Banjar

Exploring the Relationships Among New Graduate Nurses’ Structural Empowerment, Psychological Empowerment, Work Engagement, and Clinical Nurse Educator Leadership in Acute Care Settings , Carly Blair

Caring Revisited: A Foucauldian Discourse Analysis on the Association of Caring with the Profession of Nursing , Margot Boulton

Optimization of Simulated Electronic Medication Administration for Safe Management During Nursing Education , Laura Brennan

Leader Empowering Behaviour as a Predictor of Nurse and Patient Outcomes , Karen Cziraki

The Effect of Authentic Leadership on New Graduate Nurses’ Organizational Identification, Trust in the Manager, Patient Safety Climate, and Willingness to Report Errors , Fatmah Fallatah

Unit Managers’ Authentic Leadership, Staff Nurses’ Work Attitudes and Behaviours, and Outcomes of Care: A Structural Equation Model , Lisa M. Giallonardo

Developing and Evaluating the Integrated Addiction Recovery Model for the Persons' Engagement and Retention in the Recovery Process Among Clinical Populations from Rwanda , Boniface Harerimana

Developing Competencies for Public Policy Advocacy: A Comparative Case Analysis , Amy L. Lewis

Prematurity, Socioeconomic Status, And Childhood Asthma: A Canadian Cohort Study , Crystal P. McLeod

Patient Roles within Interprofessional Collaborative Patient-Centred Care Teams: The Patient and Health Care Provider Perspectives , Kateryna Metersky

Nurses' and Midwives' Experiences as Mentors in a Clinical Mentorship Program in Rwanda , Marie Chantal Murekatete

Examining the Impact of Social Media on Youth Self-Perceived Mental Health , Chantal Singh

Exploring Mental Health, Physical Health, and Affective Commitment in Acute Care Oncology Nurses in Ontario , Lesley M. Smith

Women’s Experience of Obtaining Health and Social Services following Intimate Partner Violence: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Relationships in Rural Communities , Emily E. Soares

Values, Assumptions, Behaviours, and Practices Influencing the Professional Development of Nursing Students Within Acute Care Practice Environments in Rwanda: A Focused Ethnographic Study , Benoite Umubyeyi

A study of job satisfaction and turnover intention among acute care nurses working in rural and urban settings , Yasin Yasin

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Understanding the Lived Experiences of Saudi Students Enrolled in Canadian Graduate Nursing Programs , Aisha Namshan Aldawsari

Pathways to Homelessness: Exploring the Mental Health Experiences of Refugees Experiencing Homelessness in Canada , Bridget Annor

Breastfeeding Experiences of African Migrant Women in Developed Countries: A Qualitative Systematic Review. , Odinaka Ogoegbunam Anunike

Sociocultural Factors Affecting Mental Health Service Utilization by African Newcomer Women Following Childbirth in Canada , Deborah Baiden

Registered Nurses’ Perceptions of the Electronic Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale in a Community Hospital , Andrea de Jong

New Graduate Nurses: Relationships among Sex, Empowerment, Workplace Bullying, and Job Turnover Intention , Aaron L. Favaro

Women’s Experiences Receiving Humanitarian Aid , Aden M. Hamza

Registered Nurses' Intention To Use Electronic Documentation Systems: A Mixed Methods Study , Sarah Ibrahim

Exploring the Mental Health Care Experiences of Youth Transitioning from Paediatric to Adult Psychiatric Services Using the Photovoice Method: A Participatory Analysis of the PhotoSTREAM Project , Brianna Jackson

An exploration of how persons requiring hemodialysis treatment explain the ways in which access to transportation for such treatment influences their overall health. , Navpreet Kamboj

Exploring the Characteristics and Behaviours of Nurses Who Have Attained Microcelebrity Status on Instagram , Hanna Kerr

Collaborative Self-Management and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Integrating Patient Needs into an Educational Program for Nurses , Loretta G. McCormick RN (EC)

Assessing the Impact of Mentorship on Rwandan Nurses’ and Midwives’ Knowledge and Self-Efficacy in Managing Postpartum Hemorrhage , Marie Grace Sandra Musabwasoni

Nurse and Midwife Educators' Experiences of Translating Teaching Methodology Knowledge into Practice in Rwanda , Jean Pierre Ndayisenga

Exploration of Knowledge and Skills Development among Community Health Workers in Rwanda , Schadrack Ngabonziza

Assessing Changes in Knowledge about and Self-efficacy for Neonatal Resuscitation Among Rwandan Nurses and Midwives after a Mentorship Process , Gerard Nyiringango

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Lived Experience of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus among Saudi Women: Interpretive Phenomenological Study , Hayat Abdullah Algamadi

Relationships Among Authentic Leadership, Manager Incivility and Trust in the Manager , Ohood Ali Alkaabi

Gender and Experiences of Family Homelessness , Fawziah Almalki

The Influence of Authentic Leadership on Fourth-Year Nursing Students' Experience of Workplace Bullying and Withdrawal Intentions , Lindsay Anderson

Exploring Social Cohesion Among Syrian Refugees in Canada: A Secondary Analysis , Sara Calvert

An Exploration of Medication Errors Generated by Baccalaureate Nursing Students Using Electronic Medication Administration Record (eMAR) Technology in Clinical Simulation , Ryan Chan

An Exploration of the Nursing Leaders’ Experiences Addressing Indigenous Health in University Undergraduate Nursing Programs in Ontario , Danae Coggins

It's About Time! GDM: A Transformative Postpartum Process. A Constructivist Grounded Theory Study , Natalie Giannotti

Women's Quality of Life After Leaving an Abusive Relationship: The Effects of Past and Ongoing Intimate Partner Violence, Mastery and Social Support , Diana Jaradat

Exploring unmet healthcare needs, healthcare access, and the use of complementary and alternative medicine by chronic pain sufferers- An analysis of the National Population Health Survey , Jessica LaChance

Exploring Harm Reduction Among Canadian Veterans Experiencing Homelessness , Olivia Marsella

Explaining Collaboration in Nursing Education Programs , Jason Powell

Social inclusion for women experiencing homelessness , Jenna Richards

Examining the Relationships among Authentic Leadership, Interprofessional Collaboration, and Nurse Assessed Adverse Events: A Mediation Model , Vanessa Safian

The Effects of Authentic Leadership and Organizational Commitment on Job Turnover Intentions of Experienced Nurses , Alexis E. Smith

Supporting Indigenous Students: A Critical Analysis of the Sociocultural Context of Nursing Education , Kay E. Vallee

Authentic Leadership and Workplace Bullying Among Experienced Registered Nurses: Testing a Double Mediation Model , Edmund J. Walsh

Examining eShift through the Caregiver Policy Lens: A Content Analysis , Ashlee A. Worrall

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

A Systematic Review of the Antecedents, Mediators and Outcomes of Authentic Leadership in Healthcare , Bayan Alilyyani

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How to Write a Nursing Dissertation – Tips & Examples

Published by Alvin Nicolas at November 24th, 2022 , Revised On February 1, 2024

Nurses are primarily seen as someone who care for and ensures the best treatment and support for the patients. So it is no surprise that many nursing students struggle to write a flawless nursing dissertation and fail to achieve their desired grade.

If you are a nursing student learning to write a nursing dissertation, you have landed on the right page.

Writing a nursing dissertation can be laborious if one is not adequately prepared. The nursing profession focuses on providing health care services and doesn’t involve a lot of research and writing.

As a result, writing a solid dissertation for nursing students can often become challenging. This article teaches nursing students how to produce an exceptional nursing dissertation.

Students must complete their nursing dissertations before the deadline provided by their department and to a high academic quality standard. When writing a nursing dissertation, you must ensure that whatever you write is precise, clear, and intelligible.

A strong nursing dissertation is a way to showcase your research and writing skills. You may find these skills useful at some point in your professional career. A logical methodology is necessary for writing an excellent nursing dissertation.

Without further ado, let’s look at the most critical steps of writing a nursing dissertation.

When you Need to Write a Nursing Dissertation

You will need to produce a proposal and a dissertation if you are a nursing student pursuing an undergraduate, Master or a PhD programme. Undergraduate students must complete and submit the dissertation project in their final year. On the other hand, Master’s and PhD students must successfully complete and defend their dissertation research to be awarded the degrees. For nursing students, completing a dissertation of high quality is of utmost importance. Be mindful of the following when starting to write your thesis paper.

  • You will need to be adept at combining data from many sources.
  • You should demonstrate the ability to blend analysis with description.
  • You must discuss theoretical ideas and concepts in detail.

13 Steps to Write a Nursing Dissertation

Step 1: begin your dissertation with topic selection.

The first step of the process is selecting a suitable nursing dissertation topic . Make sure you don’t rush this process because the idea you are investigating is the foundation for your dissertation. It must be something you are interested in, relevant to the discipline you chose to study and going to add value to the existing literature.

Step 2: Introduction

You acquaint your readers with the nursing dissertation topic in the introduction chapter. Here, you provide the rationale and history, set up the hypothesis or research questions, and present the background information and fundamental concepts relating to your thesis topic. A strong introduction can enable you to achieve a high score. Use a consistent format and ensure clarity and coherence because the introduction is the first line of the nursing dissertation.

Step 3: Obtaining and Combining Proof from Reliable Sources

Every dissertation, particularly a nursing dissertation, requires supporting data from peer-reviewed journals like “Advances in Neonatal Nursing,” “Clinical Nurse Specialist,” and similar journals. Aside from books and newspapers, aim to use journal articles by reputable authors and academics. You must make sure, among other things, that the evidence you use for your Master’s nursing dissertation is reliable.

Step 4: Critically Evaluate the Evidence

Without thoroughly evaluating the evidence, you will not be able to develop a first-class dissertation that other academicians can rely on. Giving your supervisor a glimpse of the evidence using the spectacle of critical appraisal tools is a great technique to show them the extensive study you conducted for your dissertation.

Step 5: Review of Literature

Here’s where you perform a comprehensive review of the existing literature. This chapter discusses fundamental theories surrounding your research topic and concludes with the outcomes of this secondary data review. Write this section while maintaining objectivity, and only include what you read.

Step 6: Outlining the Significance of the Dissertation

Finding a pertinent passage from previously published works is the next stage in determining the topic’s applicability in the present day.

For instance, if you are writing a dissertation on evidence-based nursing practice, you can access a variety of papers on the subject that have been produced by numerous nursing academics from all over the world. You could strengthen your work by doing this.

Step 7: Employing Clinical Standards for Audit and Inspection

Regardless of the research area you are exploring, mentioning relevant nursing policies and frameworks is crucial. Others will only use your work as a resource and future reference material if you have employed clinical standards, audit, and inspection guidelines.

Step 9: Choose the Methodology

A nursing dissertation isn’t done until you have developed a coherent and tangible nursing research methodology . Depending on your research topic, you could choose qualitative, quantitative, or a mix of both. Typical nursing dissertations involve a lot of data and analysis, and you may probably have to use some statistical analysis tool as part of the methodology.

Step 9: Results

Always reflect the actual outcomes. Write down anything unusual you notice while exercising the research.

The results chapter is where you present the findings of your study. The results and methodology chapter are often regarded as the most critical components of the dissertation paper. If you are basing your dissertation on quantitative research, consider including graphs and tables to provide evidence for your claims. You can, however, seek outside nursing assistance if you feel that writing the complete thesis paper would be too stressful for you.

Step 10: Recommendations

Presenting recommendations based on your experience is the last step in a nursing master’s dissertation. These serve as potential fixes for the shortcomings in the current study that can be applied in the future.

Step 11: Appropriate Format and List of References

You will lose important marks if your dissertation’s bibliography and references are not in proper order. Make sure your paper uses the format and style as instructed in your dissertation handbook.

Step 12: Structure

Forging a persuasive structure is another nursing dissertation requirement. The dissertation will stay on topic with logical organisation and order building. The exact structure you must follow varies from one nursing programme to another. We recommend that you check with your supervisor or read the handbook in detail to determine the structure you must follow.

Step 14: Proofreading

Any writing task becomes tedious after a while, and students are more likely to make mistakes when working with more extensive academic papers such as a dissertation. Under any circumstance, proofreading is required. Due to the strain of work and satisfying academic obligations, some students make mistakes in their dissertations even after reading them repeatedly.

These errors are typically modest and don’t seem noticeable to everyone. The process of proofreading ensures that every step, from the introduction to the appendices section, has been appropriately arranged.

Proofreading makes the writing process much more organised and clutter-free. Proofreading makes up the remaining two-thirds of the fight after writing and can make you succeed.

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Closing Remarks!

As a future nurse, you are aware that you must submit a solid dissertation to receive your professional qualification. Certainly, submitting a high-calibre nursing paper improves your chances of graduating with honours.

You may have a lot of academic and extracurricular commitments, making it tough to focus on writing your research.

The good news is that you still have room to work on your research, even though you only have a little time left before the deadline. Following the simple but exceptional tips presented in this article, you can produce an excellent dissertation swiftly.

We hope that this comprehensive guide to writing your nursing dissertation has helped you comprehend the critical components of a nursing dissertation.

How to write a nursing dissertation?

Writing a nursing dissertation can be complicated for a few students, but by following the given steps, you will be able to write a good nursing dissertation.

  • Start by choosing an intriguing topic.
  • Write a catchy introduction. 
  • Collect proof and citations from reliable sources
  • Critically evaluate the gathered evidence 
  • Perform literature review
  • Outline the significance of your nursing dissertation 
  •  Mention the relevant nursing policies and frameworks 
  • Choose the right methodology 
  • Reflect on the actual outcomes 
  • Provide recommendations for the future. 
  • Use the appropriate format and referencing style. 
  • Review the structure of your nursing dissertation. 
  • Make sure to proofread before sending. 

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What is the difference between a nursing essay and a dissertation?

A nursing essay and a nursing dissertation are two different types of academic writing. They differ in many aspects, including:

  • Length: A nursing essay is typically shorter than a dissertation. An essay may be several pages long, while a dissertation is usually several hundred pages.
  • Depth of research: A dissertation requires original research and analysis of a particular topic, while an essay may be based on existing literature or research.
  • Level of complexity: A dissertation is generally more complex and in-depth than an essay. It requires a higher level of critical thinking and analysis.
  • Format: A dissertation typically follows a specific format, with chapters dedicated to the introduction, literature review, methodology, results, discussion, and conclusion. An essay may be more flexible in its format.
  • Purpose: A dissertation is often required to obtain a doctoral degree, while an essay is typically an assignment for a nursing course.

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Start writing the results section of your dissertation when your research data has been gathered and analysed. The results section of a dissertation or thesis can be the most engagingand difficult to write.

Your thesis, dissertation, or research paper’s title page (or cover page) should include all of the pertinent details about your work.

The list of abbreviations in a thesis or a dissertation is an alphabetical list of abbreviations for the key terms used. You may or may not need to create a list of abbreviations depending on your academic institute.

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2 tips for choosing your dissertation topic. 1) Think about the nursing specialty might you want to do; 2) Select a subject which has lots of research material.

Hello everyone, it's Nurse Zara here, one of the nursing contributors to Nurses.co.uk.

In this video I'm going to be speaking about picking your dissertation subjects.

I have two key points to bear in mind when picking your topic.

Number one, pick a topic that you are passionate about.

This is what I did.

For example, if you are interested in emergency care and know that one day you wish to become an A&E Nurse, then it'll be a great idea to pick your dissertation topic based on emergency care.

That way you are gonna be putting in work into a topic that you love and are really passionate about, and you can even write about it in your future job applications, so just bear that in mind.

My second key point when trying to decide on a topic for your dissertation is pick a topic where you know you're gonna find lots of literature and research on. For example, topics like sepsis or caring for a patient with acute kidney injury.

If you've got any more questions, feel free to message me and I'll try my best to answer.

Thank you once again and I'll see you in my next video.

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99 Nursing Dissertation Topics & Research Titles

By Amanda Nov 24, 2023 in Nursing | No Comments

This blog post shares with you 5 nursing dissertation topics that are crafted with up-to-date nursing research trends. These titles are also briefly discussed in the post and all of them are great suggestions of thesis topics for nursing students working on their master’s degree. Go ahead and take a peek.

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Pursuing a nursing degree  in a major field of research requires a number of essential considerations when it comes to the dreaded course of your dissertation. Among those is the treacherous task of going through multiple nursing dissertation topics posts and choosing the right one for your study.

A lot of examples of dissertation topics in nursing you see on the Internet are either already used or not of great quality. To show you the quality of our custom dissertation topics in nursing, we are writing blog posts for many major fields of research, giving away nursing research titles for undergraduate, master’s and PhD students. This is one of those blog posts, and here’s your list of nursing dissertation topics suitable for any level of research.

This post on nursing dissertation topics is a mixture of topics from different fields of nursing. By keeping the need for topics in a particular field of nursing, we have drafted posts on different fields. Following is the list of posts on different fields of nursing to find the research topics in the specific nursing field.

List of Different Nursing Fields For Research Topics

  • Adult Nursing : is a branch of nursing that focuses on providing comprehensive healthcare to adult patients, addressing their medical needs, and promoting overall well-being.
  • Allergy and Immunology Nursing : involves specialized care focused on patients with allergies and immunodeficiency disorders, addressing their unique health needs.
  • Cardiac Nursing : Specializes in caring for patients with cardiovascular diseases, such as heart failure or post-operative cardiac care.
  • Community Health Nursing : Focuses on promoting health and preventing diseases within communities, often working in public health settings or community clinics.
  • Critical Care Nursing : Involves providing specialized care to patients in critical or intensive care settings, such as the ICU or emergency department.
  • Dementia Care Nursing : Focuses on providing specialized care and support to individuals living with dementia, addressing their unique needs and enhancing their quality of life.
  • Dermatology Nursing : invloves specialized field that provides care and support to individuals with skin conditions, offering expertise in skin health and treatment.
  • Emergency Nursing : Specializes in providing care to patients in emergencies and managing acute illnesses or injuries.
  • Flight Nursing : involves providing critical care to patients during aeromedical transport, ensuring their safety and well-being during flights, often in emergency or specialized medical situations.
  • Forensic Nursing : combines nursing expertise with legal knowledge, addressing the intersection of healthcare and the legal system. Forensic nurses play a crucial role in collecting evidence, providing care to victims, and supporting legal investigations.
  • Genetics Nursing : focuses on providing specialized care related to genetic and hereditary conditions. Nurses in this field assess, educate, and support individuals and families dealing with genetic issues, collaborating with healthcare teams to offer comprehensive care.
  • Geriatric Nursing : Specializes in caring for elderly patients, addressing their unique healthcare needs and promoting healthy ageing.
  • Hospice Nursing : involves providing compassionate end-of-life care to individuals with terminal illnesses. Nurses in this field focus on managing symptoms, offering emotional support, and enhancing the quality of life for both patients and their families during the final stages of life.
  • Infectious Disease Nursing : centers on the prevention, management, and treatment of infections. Nurses in this speciality work to control the spread of infectious diseases, educate patients and communities, and collaborate with healthcare teams to implement effective care strategies.
  • Medical-Surgical Nursing : Involves providing comprehensive care to patients with various medical and surgical conditions across different healthcare settings.
  • Mental Health Nursing : Focuses on caring for individuals with mental health conditions, providing therapy, medication management, and support.
  • Midwifery Nursing : involves specialized care for pregnant individuals, assisting with childbirth, providing prenatal and postnatal care, and supporting the overall reproductive health of women.
  • Neonatal Nursing : Specializes in providing care to newborn infants, especially those who are premature or have critical medical conditions.
  • Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing : Involves providing care to women during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum, as well as addressing women’s reproductive health needs.
  • Occupational Health Nursing : focuses on promoting and maintaining the health and well-being of workers in various industries. Nurses in this field assess workplace hazards, provide health education, and contribute to creating a safe and healthy work environment for employees.
  • Oncology Nursing : Focuses on caring for individuals with cancer, providing treatment support, symptom management, and emotional support.
  • Orthopaedic Nursing : Involves caring for patients with musculoskeletal conditions, including fractures, joint replacements, and orthopaedic surgeries.
  • Palliative Care Nursing : Involves providing specialized care to patients with serious illnesses, focusing on symptom management, pain relief, and improving quality of life.
  • Pediatric Intensive Care Nursing : involves providing specialized and intensive care to critically ill infants, children, and adolescents. Nurses in this field work in pediatric intensive care units, managing complex medical conditions and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.
  • Pediatric or Child Health Nursing : Focuses on providing care to infants, children, and adolescents.
  • Psychiatric Nursing : Focuses on providing specialized care and treatment to individuals with mental health disorders.
  • Public Health Nursing : Involves working to improve the health of populations through health promotion, disease prevention, and community education.
  • Radiology Nursing : involves specialized care for patients undergoing diagnostic imaging procedures, ensuring their safety and well-being throughout the process.
  • Rehabilitation Nursing : Focuses on assisting patients in their recovery and rehabilitation process, often after an injury or illness.
  • School Nursing : involves providing healthcare services to students within an educational setting, addressing their health needs and promoting overall well-being.
  • Transplant Nursing : focuses on the care of patients undergoing organ or tissue transplantation, managing pre-and post-transplant care, and supporting patients through the transplant process.
  • Wound Care Nursing : specializes in the assessment and treatment of wounds, working to promote healing, prevent infection, and enhance the overall recovery of patients with wounds or injuries.

These are just a few examples of nursing specialities, and there are many more options available for nurses to pursue based on their interests and career goals.

List of nursing dissertation topics:

Assessing the effectiveness of nursing interventions in promoting self-care among patients with chronic conditions.

Studying the subject matter and trends of nursing research published in the British Journal of nursing post covid.

The practice of breastfeeding among career women in the UK/USA: personal, social and legal challenges.

Is there a relationship between nurse staffing levels and patient satisfaction in the UK? evidence from the literature.

Assessing the effectiveness of nursing interventions in promoting safe medication administration.

Investigating the impact of nursing interventions in improving patient outcomes in palliative care.

Examining the role of nursing in promoting sexual and reproductive health.

Investigating the impact of nursing interventions in improving patient outcomes in intensive care units.

Exploring the role of nursing in promoting safe and effective medication reconciliation.

Investigating the impact of nursing interventions in improving care transitions.

The lived experience of women with infertility: a phenomenological inquiry.

Safety protocols for research on domestic violence: the knowledge and attitude of nursing students.

An evaluation of current measurement tools that test nurses competency levels when caring for highly dependent patients in the UK.

Assessing the effectiveness of nursing interventions in managing chronic diseases.

An investigation on the quality of training received by nurses to interact with close family members of palliative care patients in the UK- grounded theory research.

A systematic literature review on nurse coping strategies with frequent interruptions to clinical tasks in surgical units.

Assessing the effectiveness of nursing interventions in promoting healthy aging in community settings.

Assessing the effectiveness of nursing interventions in promoting breastfeeding.

An exploration of the most frequent reasons for nurse turnover in the UK- grounded theory research.

Examining the role of nursing in promoting safe and effective medication disposal.

Exploring the role of nursing in promoting medication adherence among psychiatric patients.

Investigating the impact of interprofessional collaboration on patient outcomes in healthcare teams.

Quality of care provided to patients of acute myocardial infarction: comparison of day and night shift.

Am I healthy now? lifestyle changes among cancer survivors after successful treatment.

How is the nursing of infants different from nursing for older children? an extended literature review of key determinants of quality of care specifications for different care segments.

A qualitative study on the perceptions of disaster among nurses in the UK.

Investigating the impact of nursing interventions in improving end-of-life care.

Investigating the impact of nursing interventions on patient adherence to medication regimens.

Nursing requirements during disasters and emergencies- a literature review.

Assessing the effectiveness of nursing interventions in reducing medication errors.

Factor influencing cognitive and language development among premature birth infants: a meta-analysis.

Critical care nursing: studying patient safety protocols in the UK and USA.

Nurse-physician interaction during an emergency: a case study of the xxx hospital in Palestine/Syria/Yemen.

Frequency of screening among patients post allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation attending xxx.

Exploring the role of nursing in promoting breastfeeding among premature infants.

How important is reflective practice in nursing? a primary investigation of nurse perspectives in the UK.

How do nurses review gaps in the literature for research question formulation? synthesis of academic literature.

Investigating the impact of nursing interventions in improving mental health outcomes for children.

The role of midwives in providing medical services to pregnant women of xxx (any rural area).

Assessing the effectiveness of nursing interventions in promoting safe mobility for older adults.

How effective are green housing programs on the health of elderly patients? A systematic literature review.

Assessing the effectiveness of nursing interventions in promoting healthy lifestyles in schools.

Exploring the experiences and challenges of nursing students during clinical placements.

Retention of diploma-holding nursing students to degree programmes in the UK.

Evaluating the effectiveness of health education provided to mothers of children with very low birth weight.

Risk of at-home management of cold in children: the role of nurses in improving awareness among caregivers.

Assessing the effectiveness of nursing interventions in promoting smoking cessation.

Investigating the impact of nursing interventions in improving pain management for cancer patients.

Psychological well-being of nurses working in the intensive care unit.

How does stress affect children’s eating behaviours? a systematic literature review.

Attitude and behaviour of nurses and other health care providers towards HIV positive patients: the factor of sexual orientation.

Investigating the impact of nursing interventions in improving patient satisfaction in maternity care.

Investigating the impact of nursing interventions in improving medication safety.

Investigating the impact of nursing interventions in improving wound care outcomes.

Education and socio-economic status affecting smoking during pregnancy: a systematic review.

Investigating the impact of nurse staffing ratios on patient safety and quality of care.

Assessing the effectiveness of nursing interventions in managing hypertension.

Examining the role of nursing in promoting mental health and well-being among adolescents.

Examining the role of nursing in promoting infection prevention and control.

Assessing the effectiveness of nurse-patient communication in improving patient satisfaction.

Assessing the effectiveness of nursing interventions in promoting healthy weight management.

The emotional and physical responses required of nurse carers in residential homes for senior citizens in the UK- a qualitative research.

Exploring the role of nursing in addressing health disparities among underserved populations.

Exploring the challenges and opportunities of nursing leadership in a diverse healthcare workforce.

The level of research in nursing across the globe- differences between developed and developing countries.

How frequently do nurses in highly stressful work environments miss their tasks? synthesis of the literature.

Exploring the role of nursing in promoting infection control in long-term care facilities.

Exploring the effectiveness of pain management strategies in pediatric nursing.

Assessing the effectiveness of nursing interventions in promoting healthy nutrition.

Investigating the impact of nursing interventions in improving patient outcomes in emergency care.

Assessing the effectiveness of nursing interventions in managing obesity.

Exploring the experiences and challenges of nurses in managing COVID-19 patients in intensive care units.

Exploring the role of nursing in promoting patient safety in surgical settings.

Paediatric care standards in the UK: comparing nursing practices in NHS backed hospitals and private institutions.

Investigating the impact of cultural competence training on nursing practice and patient outcomes.

Stress and burnout among nurses in cardiac ICUs in the UK- synthesis of the literature.

Examining the role of nursing in promoting safe and effective pain management for surgical patients.

Assessing the effectiveness of nursing interventions in managing asthma.

Examining the role of community health nursing in promoting resilience and well-being in vulnerable populations during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Power relations among nurses and hospital management: the recommendation for improvement.

Investigating the role of nursing education in promoting evidence-based practice.

Examining the role of nursing in promoting healthy aging and geriatric care.

Examining the role of nursing in disaster preparedness and response.

Investigating the impact of nursing interventions in improving pain management for older adults.

What are the most important health issues of affected people during disasters? a systematic literature review.

Assessing the effectiveness of nursing interventions in promoting healthy lifestyle behaviors.

Examining the role of nursing in promoting primary prevention and health promotion.

Examining the role of nursing in promoting early detection and screening for diseases.

Assessing the effectiveness of nursing interventions in promoting healthy sleep patterns.

Assessing the implementation and outcomes of nursing informatics systems in healthcare organizations.

Examining the impact of nurse-led interventions on patient outcomes in critical care settings.

Assessing the effectiveness of infection prevention and control measures in healthcare settings during the COVID-19 pandemic.

How effective is long-distance online learning for nurses? the attitude of students and teachers.

What are the key ethical guidelines student nurses are required to follow during research for their dissertations?

Investigating the impact of nursing interventions in improving patient outcomes in rehabilitation settings.

Nurses’ responses to multiple dependent wards in a psychiatric unit- an extended literature review.

Assessing the effectiveness of nursing interventions in managing diabetes.

How does the NHS cope with frequent nurse shortages and high turnover? a literature review.

Investigating the impact of nurse-led telehealth services on healthcare access and delivery.

Does the leadership of nursing teams have an impact on patient satisfaction in the UK? a review of literature.

Administrative problems faced by adult nursing staff in London.

Investigating the experiences and needs of family caregivers in home healthcare settings.

How do nurses in care homes manage attachment issues? a phenomenological study.

Examining the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on nursing education: Transitioning to virtual learning and its implications for student outcomes.

Assessing the effectiveness of nursing interventions in reducing healthcare-associated infections.

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The following list is designed to help current and prospective students identify faculty members within the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing who can act as research mentors or serve on dissertation committees. Every committee must have a chair and two other faculty from the School of Nursing, plus one faculty member from another University department. For complete information, please consult the FPB student handbook and the School of Graduate Studies' policies.

Faculty Eligible to Chair Dissertations

The following faculty members are eligible to chair and serve as research mentors on PhD dissertation committees in the FPB School of Nursing.

  • Siobhan Aaron, PhD, RN
  • Megan Alder, PhD, RN
  • Eric Barbato, PhD, RN
  • Mary A. Dolansky, PhD, RN, FAAN
  • Sara L. Douglas, PhD, RN
  • Christine Horvat Davey, PhD, RN
  • Joyce J. Fitzpatrick, PhD, MBA, RN, FAAN, FNAP
  • Faye A. Gary, EdD, RN, FAAN
  • Stephanie Griggs, PhD, RN, FAAN
  • Ronald Hickman, PhD, RN, ACNP-BC, FAAN, FNAP
  • Chao-Pin Hsiao, PhD, RN, FAAN
  • Elliane Irani, PhD, RN
  • Susan R. Mazanec, PhD, RN, AOCN, FAAN
  • Kylie Meyer, PhD, MSc
  • Diana L. Morris, PhD, RN, FAAN, FGSA
  • Carol M. Musil, PhD, RN, FAAN, FGSA
  • Scott Emory Moore, PhD, RN, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, FAAN
  • Grant O’Connell, PhD
  • Grant Pignatiello, PhD, RN
  • Matthew Plow, PhD
  • Andrew Reimer, PhD, RN, FAAN
  • Nicholas Schiltz, PhD
  • Carolyn Harmon Still, PhD, RN, MSM, AGPCNP-BC, CCRP, FAAN
  • Valerie A. Toly, PhD, RN, CPNP-PC, FAAN
  • Joachim G. Voss, PhD, RN, ACRN, FAAN
  • Monica Wagner, PhD, RN
  • Chris Winkelman, PhD, RN, ACNP, FAANP, FCCM, CCRN-K, CNE
  • Amy Y. Zhang, PhD
  • Jaclene A. Zauszniewski, PhD, RN-BC, FAAN

Faculty Eligible to Serve on Dissertation Committees

In addition to the faculty listed above, the following faculty members are eligible to serve on dissertation committees in the School of Nursing. 

  • Esther Bernhofer, PhD, MA, RN, PMGT-BC
  • Latina Brooks, PhD, RN, CNP, FAANP
  • Christopher J. Burant, PhD, MACTM, FGSA
  • Evanne Juratovac, PhD, RN, GCNS-BC
  • Cheryl M. Killion, PhD, RN, FAAN
  • Carol G. Kelley, PhD, RN, CNP
  • Patricia E. McDonald, PhD, RN, APRN
  • Mary T. Quinn Griffin, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF
  • Nathanial Schreiner, PhD, MBA, RN

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Nursing Graduate Ruth Tretter receives National PhD Dissertation Award from AACN

February 5, 2024

Dr.  Mary Nies's Ph.D. student, Ruth Tretter received the 2023 American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Excellence in Advancing Nursing Science award recognizing an outstanding PhD dissertation from a student in a Ph.D. in nursing program at AACN member schools at the January 2024 AACN conference. Dr.  Mary Nies's PhD student, Ruth Tretter received the 2023 American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Excellence in Advancing Nursing Science award recognizing an outstanding PhD dissertation from a student in a PhD in nursing program at AACN member schools at the January 2024 AACN conference.

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