Journal of Nursing Care Quality

Journal of Nursing Care Quality

The Journal of Nursing Care Quality aims to keep practicing nurses and those who play leadership roles in nursing care quality programs fully current on the utilization of quality principles and concepts in the practice setting.

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Journal of Nursing Care Quality. Volume 40(2) April/June 2025
A Brief History of the Journal of Nursing Care Quality.
Author: Reynolds, Staci S. PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, CPHQ, FAAN; Blackwood, Elizabeth R. MSLS
Page: 99-101
Challenges to Optimizing Quality of Care Through Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects.
Author: Pierre-Louis, Sheila DNP, RN, AGACNP-BC, ACCNS-AG, CCRN-CMC, CNEcl
Page: 102-104
Evaluating an Online Game Room for Fall Prevention Education in Long-Term Care Facilities.
Author: Lail, Susan T. MSN, RN; Brackney, Dana E. PhD, RN, CNS, CDCES, BC-ADM; Liljestrand, Rebecca DNP, RN
Page: 105-108
Facilitators and Inhibitors to the Application of the Acuity Adaptable Model.
Author: Opsahl, Angela DNP, RN, CPHQ; Blessing, Noah BSN; Perdieu, Aaliyah BSN; Rasche, Grace BSN; Hannah-Griebel, Mary BS; Wonder, Amy H. PhD, RN
Page: 109-111
Implementing Code Fall: A Quality Improvement Project to Improve Patient and Staff Safety.
Author: Griffis, Leigh DNP, RN, CPN, NE-BC, NEA-BC, NPD-BC; Folk, William MSN, RN, CVRN-BC; Probst, Nicole MS, RN, AGNP-C, CWOCN
Page: 112-113
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Hospital Antibiotic Stewardship and Hospital Sepsis Program Core Elements: Nurse Engagement to Advance Care Quality.
Author: Manning, Mary Lou PhD, CRNP, CIC, APIC, FSHEA, FAAN; Hou, Cindy DO, MA, MBA, CIC, CPHQ, CPPS, FACOI, FACP, FIDSA, FAPIC
Page: 114-116
Assessment of Clinical Nurse Well-being During a Time of Crisis.
Author: Brown, Benita M. DNP, RN; Tola, Denise H. DNP, CRNA, CHSE; Allen, Deborah H. PhD, RN, CNS, FNP-BC, AOCNP; Hicks, Tammi DNP, RN, CEN, NE-BC; Simmons, Virginia C. DNP, CRNA, CHSE-A, FAANA, FAAN
Page: 117-120
Nursing Use of Electronic Health Record Discharge Tools Improves Discharge Times and Patient Satisfaction.
Author: Giffels, Nicole MSN, RN; McCaulley, Lauren MSN, APRN-CP, ONC
Page: 121-124
Reducing Unnecessary Penicillin Allergy Labels in the Pediatric Surgical Population.
Author: Hefel, Ann M. DNP, RN, FNP-BC; Wang, Laura A. MD; Bauer, Maureen MD; Tong, Suhong MS; Tan, Gee Mei MD
Page: 125-130
Mobility Loss in Hospitalized Adults Predicts Poor Clinical Outcomes.
Author: Rogers, Stephanie E. MD, MS, MPH; Mulvey, Jade BS; Turingan, Roniela BA; Coco, L. Maurine PT, MSPT; Hubbard, Colin C. PhD; Binford, Sasha PhD, MS, RN; Harrison, James D. MPH, PhD
Page: 131-137
Early Identification and Referral of Patients With Diabetic Foot Complications in the Emergency Department.
Author: Liu, AnChi DNP, MSN, RN, FNP, ENP; Stevenson, Eleanor PhD, RN, FAAN; Menchine, Michael MD; Mallett, Sheila DNP, RN; Castillo, Christina MSN, RN, FNP
Page: 138-143
Student-Led Mobility Interventions for Hospitalized Adults: A Mixed-Methods Feasibility and Acceptability Study.
Author: Crick, James P. Jr DPT, PhD; Oberyszyn, Alex; Alain, Gabriel N. DPT, PhD; Thomas, Erin M. DPT; Quatman, Carmen E. MD, PhD; Quatman-Yates, Catherine C. DPT, PhD
Page: 144-151
Changing Intimate Partner Violence Screening and Intervention: Focus Group Perspectives.
Author: Galambos, Colleen PhD, ACSW, LCSW, FGSA, FAASWSW; Jerofke-Owen, Teresa PhD, RN; Paquette, Heidi PhD, RN, NNP-BC; Piacentine, Linda PhD, RN, ACNP-BC; Schubert, Erin PhD; Vang, Mychoua MPH; Arrington, Erica MD; Lodh, Nil PhD; Gecsi, Kimberly S. MD
Page: 152-158
The Relationship Between Point-of-Care Tool Use and Nurses' Self-Efficacy.
Author: Knowles, Amy L. PhD, MPH, RN, AMB-C; Neal, Penelope PhD, MSN, CPNP, PMHS; Pell, Christopher PhD; Bloom, Lindsey DNP, RN, CCRN, SCRN; Brown, Julie ND, MSN, BA, RN, FNP-C
Page: 159-164
Improving Timely Evaluation of Newborns at Risk for Hemolytic Disease From a Positive Maternal Antibody.
Author: Samaras, Athena T. DNP, RN, MPH, PPCNP-BC; Sweeney, Alison E. MD; Lewis, Emilee C. MD; Thompson, Julie A. PhD; Waldrop, Julee DNP, RN, FNP-BC, PNP-BC, EBP-C, CNE, FAANP, FAAN
Page: 165-172
An Integrative Review of Quality Improvement Competence and Engagement Among Frontline Nurses.
Author: Chang, Jung-Hsin MS, RN; Tschannen, Dana PhD, RN
Page: 173-180
Caring for Each Other: An Evaluation of a Peer Support Program for Nurses and Health Care Workers.
Author: Gosselin, Tracy PhD, RN, AOCN, NEA-BC, FAAN; Pickett, Lisa MD; Oliver, John DMin; Gross, Michael DMin
Page: 181-186
Implementing a Nurse-Driven Early Ambulation Protocol to Enhance Post-Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Outcomes: A Quality Improvement Initiative.
Author: Worthington, Katie P. DNP, AGACNP-BC; Giannantonio, Erin BSN, RN, CV-BC
Page: 187-192
Delirium: A Reality of Hallway Care.
Author: Amanzai, Hasina PhD, NP; Istanboulian, Laura PhD, NP
Page: 124
Adapting a Game Guide for HIV Care to Facilitate Interactive Learning in Quality Improvement.
Author: Young, Jamie M. DNP, ARNP, FNP-BC
Page: 164
Implementing Transformational Change in Health Care Systems.
Author: Rassilyer-Bomers, Renee DNP, CMSRN, RN-BC, FAAN; Pham, Diem PharmD, LSSBB; Corson, Adam MD; Gallegos, Cara PhD, RN, EBP-C
Page: E31
Implementation of an Evidence-Based Nursing Protocol for Mechanical Complications of Enteral Nutrition: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Author: Hu, Min MB; Tu, Ping MM; Xiong, Fang-Ting MB; Ling, Yan MB
Page: E24-E31
Impact of Personalized Nursing Care on Bowel Preparation for Colonoscopy.
Author: Lu, Lijuan MBBS; Huang, Hua MBBS
Page: E17-E23
Mobility Loss in Hospitalized Adults Predicts Poor Clinical Outcomes.
Author:
Page: 32-33
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Journal of Nursing Care Quality. Volume 40(1) January/March 2025
Practical Strategies for Nurse Leaders to De-Implement Low-Value Nursing Practices.
Author: Morris, April DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CPHQ, CLSSBB, CSM
Page: 1-4
Breathing Exercises Prior to Ambulation after Heart Surgeries Impact on Patient Ambulation Goals, Anxiety, and Pain.
Author: Bolick, Marcus BSN, RN, CCRN-CSC; Pena, Heather MSN, RN, CCRN, CPPS; Rieger, Tara BSN, RN; Ridley, Michael BSN, RN, CCRN; Daniel, Kristen BSN, RN; Dykes, Heather BSN, RN
Page: 5-7
Optimizing Quality Improvement Methods in Practice : A Case Study Approach.
Author: Reynolds, Staci S. PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, CPHQ, FAAN; Waldrop, Julee B. DNP, FNP-BC, PNP-BC, CNE, EBP-C, FAANP, FAAN
Page: 8-14
Evidence-Based Practice Quality Improvement Critical Appraisal Tool.
Author: Waldrop, Julee Briscoe DNP, RN, FNP-BC, PNP-BC, CNE, EBP-C, FAANP, FAAN; Dunlap, Jayne Jennings DNP, RN, FNP-BC CNE, EBP-C; Reynolds, Staci S. PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, CPHQ, FAAN
Page: 15-23
Using Brainstorming and Affinity Diagramming for Recommending a Care-Based Nursing Workforce Model.
Author: Polancich, Shea PhD, RN; Dick, Tracey PhD, RN; Ledlow, Jennifer PhD, RN; Chambers, Amanda DNP, RN; Miltner, Rebecca PhD, RN
Page: 24-31
Implementing a Care-Based Nursing Workforce Model: Implications for Missed Care, Teamwork, and Satisfaction.
Author: Polancich, Shea PhD, RN; Dick, Tracey PhD, RN; Ledlow, Jennifer PhD, RN; White-Williams, Connie PhD, RN; Chambers, Amanda DNP, RN; Thomas, Keri MSN, RN; Poe, Terri DNP, RN; Miltner, Rebecca PhD, RN
Page: 32-38
Effectiveness of Nurse-Driven Protocols in Reducing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Author: Su, Liangliang BS, RN
Page: 39-45
Nurse Well-Being and Patient-Specific Outcomes: A Scoping Review.
Author: Pryor, Stacy MSN, RN; Hanson, Ardis PhD, MLS, AHIP; Chan, Janet MLIS, BSN, RN, AHIP; Brunner, Hope BSN, RN; Letourneau, Rayna PhD, RN; Menon, Usha PhD, RN, FAAN
Page: 46-55
Operation STICK Improves Vascular Access Outcomes in a Specialty Team: A Quasi-Experimental Study.
Author: Gibson, Steven Matthew RN, CRNI, VA-BC, CPUI; Sarlabous, Jessica RN, BSN, VA-BC; Adair, Lauren RN, BSN, VA-BC; Bahl, Amit MD, MPH
Page: 56-61
The Effectiveness of a Human Trafficking Protocol in the Emergency Department: A 5-Year Retrospective Analysis.
Author: Bastien, Danielle Jordan DNP, APRN, FNP-BC; Peters, Rosalind M. PhD, RN, FAAN
Page: 62-68
COASTing Through Bedside Report: An Innovative Approach to Safe Transitions of Care.
Author: Webster, Kristi BSN, RN-BC MED SURG; Hlebichuk, Jeanne PhD, RN, NE-BC, LSS Black Belt; Jensen, Lillian MN, RN, CNL, NPD-BC; Zastrow, Rachel DNP, RN, CPPS
Page: 69-75
Improvements in Transitional Care Among Medicaid-Insured Patients With Serious Mental Illness.
Author: Nikpour, Jacqueline PhD, RN; Langston, Christine BSc, BSN, RN; Brom, Heather PhD, RN; Sliwinski, Kathy PhD, MBE, RN; Mason, Aleigha PhD, RN; Garcia, Dianne BSN, RN; Grantham-Murillo, Marsha MSN, RN; Bennett, Jovan BS; Cacchione, Pamela Z. PhD, CRNP, BC, FGSA, FAAN; Brooks Carthon, J. Margo PhD, APRN, FAAN
Page: 76-83
Beyond the Bedside: Decoding Patient Profiles for Smarter Virtual Patient Observation.
Author: Obisesan, Olawunmi PhD, RN, CPHQ, MCHES; Tymkew, Heidi DPT, PT, CCS; Gilmore, Radhika BSN, RN; Brougham, Nicole MSN, RN, NPD-BC; Dodd, Emily MSN, RN, ACCNS-AG, CCRN
Page: 84-89
Care Coordination in Primary Care: Views of Clinicians and Clinic Leaders.
Author: Whitebird, Robin R. PhD, MSW, LISW; Beran, Mary Sue MD, MPH; Solberg, Leif I. MD; JaKa, Meghan M. PhD; Kindt, Joan M. RN; Bergdall, Anna R. MPH; Dehmer, Steven P. PhD
Page: 90-97
Translating Evidence to Practice in Clinical Communication Safety.
Author: Istanboulian, Laura PhD, NP; Amanzai, Hasina PhD, NP
Page: 4
What's in a Gas-Brief Guidance for Nursing Educators on the Purpose of Arterial Blood Gas Testing.
Author: Istanboulian, Laura PhD, NP; Lee, Charlotte PhD, RN, CON(C)
Page: 14
Improving Throughput in Maternity.
Author: Muscarnera, Janine BSN, RNC-OB, CBC; Griffis, Leigh DNP, RN, CPN, NE-BC, NEA-BC, NPD-BC
Page: 83
Nurse-Driven Process for the Successful Removal of Urinary Catheters Among Elderly Patients After Hip Fracture Surgery: A Quality Improvement Project.
Author: Joseph, Lissa Vazhayil DNP, MN, RN; SB Koh, Joyce MD; Yatim, Juriyah DNP, MN, RN; Kaysar, Dr Mamun MD; Hendrix, Cristina C. DNS, GNP-BC, FAAN
Page: E1-E7
Understanding the Concept of Patient Safety Culture: Constitutive and Operational Definitions for Health Care Organizations.
Author: Fontenele Lima de Carvalho, Rhanna Emanuela PhD, RN;; Bates, David W. MD, MSc
Page: E8-E14
JNCQ0125-Implementing a Care-Based Nursing Workforce Model: Implications for Missed Care, Teamwork, and Satisfaction.
Author:
Page: E15-E16
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Journal of Nursing Care Quality. Volume 39(4) October/December 2024
Preoperative Phone Calls to Support Patient Engagement and Digital Education in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Author: Pena, Heather MSN, RN, CCRN-CSC, CPPS; Pennigar, Stephanie BSN, RN; Kester, Kelly DNP, RN, CCRN, NE-BC
Page: 293-296
Improving Throughput and Length of Stay Using Nurse Consultation in the Acute Adult Physical Rehabilitation Unit.
Author: Pierce, Renee L. DNP, RN; Erickson, Deborah L. PhD, RN; Cain, Stephanie DNP, APRN-BC, NEA-BC
Page: 297-300
Improving Early Detection of Clostridioides difficile Infections Through Electronic Reports.
Author: Musgrove, Hannah MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC; Morales, Princetta MSN, APRN, ACNS-BC; Ruby, Abigail MPH, CIC; Thompson, Yolanda MBA, BSN, RN, NE-BC; Chami, Eman MHA, CIC; Gupta, Arielle MD, FACS
Page: 301-303
Patient Communication: Semantics as a Barrier to Humanism in Critical Care.
Author: Istanboulian, Laura PhD, NP; Smith, Kelly M. PhD; Soldatic, Karen PhD
Page: 304-306
Nursing Use of Pain, Inspiration, and Cough Protocol Decreases Unplanned ICU Admissions in Patients With Traumatic Rib Fractures.
Author: Wenger, Isaac Edward MD, MM; Farrugia, Kristin MBA, BSN, RN-BC; Margiotta, Elysa MD; Relja, Socorro MD; Gills, Kelli MD; Henglein, Jonathan PA-C; Boland, Paul MBA, PA-C; Martella, Nicholas MBA, MS, PA-C; Kuo, Yen-Hong PhD; Betancourt-Ramirez, Alejandro MD, MBA, FACS; Small, Shannon F.R. MD, FACS, CNSC
Page: 307-309
Glycemic Outcomes and Nurse Perceptions of Continuous Glucose Monitoring for Hospitalized Patients.
Author: Thullen, Alexandra MSN, RN, AGCNS-BC, BMTCN; Gerber, Rebecca MSN, RN, AGCNS-BC; Keen, Alyson PhD, RN, ACNS-BC
Page: 310-316
Pediatric Clinical Staff Perspectives on Secure Messaging.
Author: Taylor Pearson, Katherine E. DNP, RN, NI-BC, CLSSBB, CPBI, CPHIMS, CKM
Page: 317-323
Using Failure Mode and Effects Analysis to Decrease Risk When Developing a Home Health Nurse Residency Program.
Author: Pennington, Gwen DNP, RN, AGCNS-BC, CMGT-BC
Page: 324-329
Clinical Nurses' Perceptions of a "Brain-Friendly" Peer Feedback Program.
Author: Wisner, Kirsten PhD, RNC-OB, CNS, C-EFM, NE-BC; Lopez, Megan MSN, RN, CNL, VA-BC(TM)
Page: 330-336
Teaching Evidence-Based Practice Competencies to Meet Professional Practice Needs.
Author: Bourgault, Annette M. PhD, RN, CNL, FAAN; Penoyer, Daleen PhD, RN, CCRP, FCNS, FCCM, FAAN; Conner, Norma E. PhD, RN, FNAP
Page: 337-344
Regional Transformation: An Integrated System's Approach to Magnet Designation Utilizing High-Reliability Organization Implementation Strategies.
Author: McGinnis, Juli PhD, RN, NEA-BC; Aquino-Maneja, Emma DNP, RN, CCRN; Geloso, Kristy MSN, RN, NPD; Zaragoza, Carrie MHA; Spicer, Jerry DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CPHQ, CHIE, FACHE; Kawar, Lina Najib PhD, RN, CNS
Page: 345-353
Clinical Nurse Leader Practice Development: An Integrative Review of the Literature.
Author: Salinas, Brianna MSN, RN, CNL; Leger, J. Michael PhD, MBA, RN, CNL, NEA-BC, CNE
Page: 354-360
Implementing a Frailty-Specific Postoperative Order Set to Improve Postoperative Outcomes in Frail Adults After Elective Thoracic Surgery.
Author: Allen, Amani BS; Francisco, Mary Ann MSN, APN, AGCNS-BC, CCRN; Jatis, Jessica BSN, RN; Turner, Yonous MSN, RN; Nordgren, Rachel PhD; Rubin, Daniel MD; Huisingh-Scheetz, Megan MD, MPH; Bryan, Darren S. MD; Donington, Jessica MD; Ferguson, Mark K. MD; Gleason, Lauren J. MD, MPH; Madariaga, Maria Lucia MD
Page: 361-368
Utilizing Data and Alarm Champions to Enhance Alarm Management: A Pediatric Quality Improvement Initiative.
Author: Mullen, Joellan MSN, RN, CCRN Alumnus; Sattari, Sulimon PhD; Rauch, Melissa BSN, RN; Stein, Fernando MD, FAAP, FCCM; Roy, Kevin MD, MBA; Acorda, Darlene E. PhD, RN, CNE, CPNP
Page: 369-375
Nursing Quality Indicators in Emergency Nursing: A Scoping Review.
Author: Mustonen, Meeri MNSc, RN; Ameel, Maria PhD, RN; Ritmala, Marita PhD, RN; Leino-Kilpi, Helena PhD, MEd, RN, FAAN, FEANS, MAE
Page: 376-382
De-Implementing Low-Value Practices: A Path to High-Quality Nursing Care.
Author: Morris, April DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CPHQ, CLSSBB
Page: 316
Reducing Diarrhea in Critically Ill Patients Receiving Enteral Nutrition Support: An Evidence-Based Quality Improvement Project.
Author: He, Mei MSN, RN; Wang, Ying DNP, RN; Wang, Hui MSN, RN; Wang, Mei MSN, RN; Du, Mei J. MSN, RN; Xiong, Jie MSN, RN; Li, Chun L. MSN, RN; Huang, Shu MSN, RN; Zhang, Xin Y. MSN, RN
Page: E47-E53
Supervised Group-Based Exercise for Preventing Falls Among Older Adults in the Community: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Author: Zhou, Jianhong MD, RN; Yu, Ming MD; Zheng, Yali MD; Zhou, Xiaoyue MD
Page: E54-E60
Integrating Nurse-Led Interventions in Ophthalmology Care: A Systematic Review.
Author: Zhang, Yufen BSN; Cao, Naiyue BSN
Page: E61-E67
JNCQ1024-Glycemic outcomes and nurse perceptions of continuous glucose monitoring for hospitalized patients.
Author:
Page: E68
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