This series contains undergraduate honors theses based on the thesis professor’s department.
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Theses/Dissertations from 2023
An Examination of the Impact of COVID-19 on the Job Satisfaction and Emotional Well-Being of ICU Nurses, Laura Ruth Daffron
Type 1 Diabetes in the Classroom, Ursula Herrell
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
The Effects of the Transition from Pre-nursing to Nursing on Mental Health, Andrew J. Davis, Paige R. Mullins, and Kimberly A. Sell
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
Nursing Student Perceptions of Health Care Worker Appearance and Compassion, Skill, Knowledge, and Trustworthiness, Sophia Quick
Theses/Dissertations from 2020
Effect of Gender on Intentional Learning Orientation, Sarah Anderson and Loyd Lee Glenn
Psychometrics of a Member Check Instrument for Credibility and Generalizability Assessments in Qualitative Research, Trevor Peret and Loyd Lee Glenn
Theses/Dissertations from 2019
Nursing Students’ Knowledge and Understanding of Acute Cystitis, Kayla Weber
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
Stigma for Caring for those with Mental Health Issues in the Student Nurse Community: A survey, Matthew Boyd
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
Perceptions of Male Nursing Students About Working in Women’s Health, Jose Mari Lawrence Mitra
Use of Music to Reduce Anxiety in Short Wait Periods for Patients Receiving Care in an Urgent Care Clinic, Rebecca Anne Parker
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
Patients’ Perceptions of Nurses as Role Models of Healthy Behaviors, Sarah C. Baker
Nurses' Knowledge of Eating Disorders, Carly S. Price
Nursing Students' Interest in and Perceived Barriers to International Clinical Experience, Bethany Rowell
Older Adults Perspectives of Bed Bathing, Nikki D. Sumner and Katherine C. Hall PhD
An Epidemiological Look at Injuries among High School Athletes Participating in a Variety of Sports for Both Sexes, Emily H. Wills
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
Do Stress Levels Differ Between First Semester Nursing Student Early in The Semester Vs. The End of The Semester?, Alissy Heisey
Nurse’s Perceptions of Visitor’s Adherence to Transmission-Based Precautions, Jocelyn K. Spenillo
A Retrospective Chart Review to Profile Appalachian Fall Risk, Hannah M. Warren
Tobacco Use and Attachment Style, Mary Heath Wise
Theses/Dissertations from 2014
Perceived Barriers to Obtaining Psychiatric Treatment at Johnson City Community Health Center, Mychal Bolton
Portion Size Selection in Relation to Hemoglobin A1Cs, Brian L. Dixon
"Nursing Contamination: Wearing Scrubs in Public", Kemble Green
The Impact of Inappropriate Gestational Weight Gain on Pregnancy, Delivery, and Neonatal Outcomes, Morgan L. Isom
Treatment of Patients with a Mental Illness in a Primary Care Setting: Does it Increase the Provider’s Stress?, Chloe I. Jones
Birthing Positions: Is There a Connection Between Acutal Nursing Experience and Evidence-Based Research?, Leah M. Latham
What Do Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Experience in Receiving Care in Appalachia, Brittany L. Thomas
The Prevalence of Smoking in Nursing Students, Jennifer Trotter
Determining Patient Activation Levels among Patients who are Receiving Rehabilitation Services in a Rehabilitation or Long-Term Care Facility, Danielle S. Vittatoe
Theses/Dissertations from 2013
Self-Management of Diabetes in Low-Income Appalachian Women., Erin Austin
Hand Hygiene Perceptions of Student Nurses., Brittany Berger
Attitudes and Perceptions of Nursing Homes., Amanda C. Black
Efficacy of the Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy on Dysmenorrhea Symptoms in Women., Tabitha S. Burchett
Effects of Wii Fit™ Plus Cardiovascular Exercises on Cognitive Function in Older Adults: Feasibility Study., Ifeanyichukwu Chinedozi
Surveys of Women with HPV and Their Healthcare Experiences., Danielle Defayette
Balance and Gait Among a Community Dwelling Older Adult Population Using Nintendo Wii Bowling Game., Carly Hutchins
Effect of Asthma and Cystic Fibrosis on Health Utilization and Education Progress in Children and Adolescents., Bradlee A. Jenkins
Exploring Self-Efficacy and Stress of Senior Nursing Students who Participate in Progressive Simulation., Kaitlyn Nora Luckey-Smith
Nursing Student's Perceptions of Cultural Competency., Caitlin Malcolm
Test Anxiety and Nursing Students., Brad Moore
Meeting the Needs of Family Members of ICU Patients., Kalie Nolen
Stress Relief Habits and Perceived Stress among College Nursing Students., Geneva Record
Nursing Students' Perceptions of Uncivil Behavior in the Classroom Setting., Jessica Marie Stamey
Theses/Dissertations from 2012
Living in Harmony: Health Perspectives of Hispanics in Rural East Tennessee., Erin E. Bailey
Does Pregnancy Intent Impact the Decision to Breastfeed?, Rachel Collins
A Correlational Pilot Study of Fatalism and Self-efficacy among Appalachians with Type II Diabetes Mellitus., Dwyn Mounger
Theses/Dissertations from 2011
Knowledge of the Effects of Alcohol on Fetal Development Among Women of Childbearing Age., Mary Bales
Visitor Hand-washing Compliance According to Policies and Procedures at a Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit., Desiree Raynor