Capstone Experiences from 2024
How to Evacuate When Disaster Strikes: A Literature Review of Hospital Evacuations, Grant Orr
Impact of Medicaid Redetermination on Underserved Populations in Region 7 States: A Review, Brianna Parr
Evaluation of Community Healthcare Workers of Faith-Based Workers in Northern Omaha, Ashley Piwkiewicz
Incentive-Based and Media Literacy-Informed Approaches to Improve Vaping Cessation Among Young Adults: A Pilot Study Protocol, Troy B. Puga Jr
Capstone Experiences from 2023
Association Between Socioeconomic and Behavioral Characteristics with Urinary Neonicotinoid Levels in the United States, 2015-2016, Komi Nomessi Akliku
Assessing Occupational Exposure Risk and COVID-19 Incidence Rates in Nebraska by Industry and Occupation, 2020, Christopher Austin
Evaluating the Utility of Hospital Full-Scale Exercises in Veteran Health Administration's Emergency Departments, Brian Barhorst
Associations Between Demographic, Social Determinant, and Health Factors and Self-Management Measures Among Insured Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes, Shari Bowers-Dueker
Barriers and Facilitators to Enrollment for Free and Reduced Price Meals in the School Nutrition Program Among Lawrence Public School Families, Emily Brinkman
Examining the Relationship Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and COVID-19 Vaccine Status using 2022 BRFSS Data: A Cross-Sectional Study, Cristhian A. Chau-Valdivia
Housing is Safety: An Evaluation of a Transitional Housing (TH), Rapid-Rehousing (RRH), and Joint TH/RRH Program for Survivors of Interpersonal Violence, Bridget L. Claborn
Association between Frequent Mental Distress and Insurance Status using the 2022 BRFSS, Christina Clayson
Influence of Sexual Orientation on Sexual Risk Behaviors among High School Students – United States, 2023, Carley J. Cortez
Exploring the Mental Health Experience of Perinatal Military Spouses Based in Sigonella, Italy, Lyndsey Dannenberg
Geospatial Distribution of Pharmacist Diabetes Management within a Patient Centered Medical Home Model in Omaha, Nebraska, Anthony Donovan
Longitudinal Trends in Body Mass Index and Risk of Obesity Among Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Nebraska Insured Sample Population during 2017-2022, Devi Venkata Naga Akshay Dwarabandam
Associations Between Long COVID and Healthcare Access: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) 2022, Tiffany Elliott
Utility of Social Support and Social Networks Theory in the PrEP Continuum of Care for Adolescents: A Review of the Literature, Emmanuel Nazaire Essam Nkodo
Mental Health Perceptions among US Veterans and Non-Veterans: 2022 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Nicole Frederickson
Program Evaluation: Utilizing Health Department’s Community Health Needs Assessment Data to Improve Emergency Preparedness Plans, Kathleen Gottschalk
A Review of Nebraska Public School Active Shooter/Armed Intruder Preparedness Requirements Compared to Other States, Anna Hansen
Comprehensive Literature Review: Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 Policies, School Closures and Social Distancing, on the Mental Health of School Age Children, Fatuma A. Hassan
The Impact of Doulas on Breastfeeding in Black Women: a Literature Review, Delaney C. Holland
Certified Midwives: An Exploration of Their Impact on Maternal Health Outcomes – A Comprehensive Literature Review, Heather Hollister
Nutrition Needs Assessment for a Produce Prescription Program in the Pediatric Dental Setting, Zachary Houser
Substance Use Patterns Among High School Students - A Replication Study of the 2020 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, Haley Irons
Utilization of Routine and Recommended Preventive Care among Individuals with Disabilities in Nebraska, Snehal Jadhav
Understanding Gendered Risks for Severe COVID-19 Through Surveying the Gender Diverse Community, Arden Kimme
Strategies to Encourage Recall and Prevent Relapse after Full Mouth Rehabilitation under General Anesthesia in Children, Claire Koukol
Examining the Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on Breast and Colorectal Cancer Screening Behaviors in Adulthood, Meagan A. Kraft
A Policy Evaluation for California’s CARE Act and the Application of the Social Determinants of Health, Adelina Mercedes Lang
Patient, Provider, and Interpreter Perspectives on Interpreter Modality and Barriers to Interpreter Use in a Pediatric Inpatient Setting, Brooklyn Leitch
Rural/Urban Differences in Five-Year Survivorship in Pediatric Cancer in United States, Hong Li
Examining the Effects of Experiencing a Tornado on Rates of Suicide, Jessica Lowder
Assessing the Impact of Ebola Virus Inoculum Size on Likelihood of Infection, Joseph Lukowski
Body Mass Index and Acute and Chronic Work-Related Injuries; A Random Sample Analysis of Occupational Health Clinic Records, Nicole M. Lundy
Food Insecurity and Child Development in Nebraska: The Role of Income, Home Learning Environment, and Family Socio-Demographic Factors, Marlette Grace Dulcinee Mabiala-Maye
Operation Wasatch: Scenario Based Planning to Assess the Cold Weather Preparedness of the National Disaster Medical System, Alison Matthews
Antibiotic Prescribing Patterns in the Emergency Department, Maddison McConnaughhay
Nurse Initiated Standing Orders: A Process Improvement at an Emergency Department in Interior Alaska, Justin D. Melberg
The Power of an Effective Safety Culture, Justin B. Negley
Planning a Multiple myeloma Needs Assessment for Omaha Nebraska, Judith Ngozi Obodougo
The Relationship Between Congenital Heart Disease and Infant Mortality in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Comprehensive Literature Review, Helen Nneoma Odo
Evaluating Lack of Access to Secondary Prevention-based Healthcare Services between Racial/Ethnic Groups in the United States: A Logistic Regression Analysis Using 2022 BRFSS Cross-Sectional Data, Samuel Ortiz Severiano
Evaluating Nebraska’s State Health Assessment (SHA) and State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) Methodology to Inform the Redesign Evaluation Plan, Austin J. Osborn
A Systematic Literature Review on Long-Term Care Quality Improvement Initiatives in the United States, Daisy D. Pang
From Vapor to Vice: Unraveling the Links Between Vaping and Traditional Substance Abuse Among Youth, Ayana Powell
Evaluating the Impact of Culturally Informed Interventions on Nebraska's Refugees: A Pilot Study with Healthcare Workers, Falah Nayif Rashoka
Assessing Meatpacking Worker's Perceptions of Supervisors' Concern for Safety and Supervisors' Support, Sara Reyes
Environmental Exposure Effects to Humans and Trends of Harmful Algal Blooms in Nebraska, Ericka Sanders
Assessing the Role of Distance to Level I Trauma Units on ATV Rollovers, Tractor Rollovers, and Machinery Entanglement Outcomes, Andrew K. Schissel
Rural-Urban Differences in the Age-Adjusted Pediatric Cancer Mortality in the United States (2000-2020), Reitumetse A. Setai
Cultivating a Robust Safety Culture Through Identifying and Overcoming Barriers within Organizations, Morgan Shradar
Effects of Hospital Interventions on Maternal Mortality Rates of African American Women: A literature Review, Oluwatosin A. Soyege
Utilization of Community Health Workers in Emergency Preparedness and Response: A Literature Review, Amelia P. Stoltman
Association of Socioeconomic Status and Mental Health Characteristics and Participant Attrition in a Cohort Study, Mathews Thampi
A Retrospective Analysis of Rabies Lyssavirus Animal Testing in Nebraska, 2012 through 2021, Elijah Theye
A Scoping Literature Review of Workforce Development Strategies to Increase Indigenous Birth Workers, Danielle A. Thies
Reducing Burnout using Emergency Planning: A Literature Review, Taylor Vaughn
The Risk Factors Associated with Personal Protective Equipment Usage Rates in the Central States by Generalized Multilevel Models, Carter E. Vogel
Early Childhood Nutrition Education Implementation Evaluation and Planning: Learn, Grow, Eat & Go!, Alyssa L. Wessling
Exploring How Social Determinants of Health Affects Rates of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in the Des Moines Metro, Kyla Winkelman
A Qualitative Analysis of Candida auris Laboratory Surveillance in Nebraska, Lissa M. Young
A Scoping Review of the Predictive Values and Use of the OraQuick In-Home HIV Test, Mariah Zinn
Capstone Experiences from 2022
Financial Analysis of New Medicare and Medicaid Guidelines, Reimbursement Rates, and Increased Enrollment on Four Nebraska Clinics, Jamilah J. Abdul-Hakim
Beyond the Plant: Facing Systemic Barriers as a Meatpacking Community During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Shannon Barrientos
Identifying & Addressing Barriers to Child Care for Formerly Incarcerated Mothers, Joanne Bird
Overlaps and Gaps of Preterm Birth Programs in the Triangle Area of North Carolina, Amber Bobbitt
A Walk in Two Worlds: An Indigenous Health Research Mentorship Model Developed from the Experiences of Mentors and Mentees in a Cancer Research Education Program Aimed at Increasing Representation of American Indians/Alaska Natives in Cancer Research and Healthcare Professions, Kiana Borengasser, Aislinn C. Rookwood, Joyce C. Solheim, Maurice Godfrey, Karen Taraszka Hastings, Keyonna King, Hannah Robbins, Mariah Abney, Rudy Smith Jr., Liliana Tamayo, and Regina Emily Robbins
The Use of a Mobile Application and Text Messaging Platform to Improve Adherence to Medications in Solid Organ Transplant Patients, Lindsay M. Bruce
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Laboratory Surveillance and Mortality in Nebraska, 2016 – 2021, Derek Bumgardner
The Effect of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder on First Responders Following a Disaster: A Literature Review, Briar Butner
A Comprehensive Literature Review of Recruitment and Retention Strategies for Primary Care Providers in Rural Communities, Christian Folken
The Association of Lower Medication Adherence and Increased Medical Spending, Ryan A. Fuchs
Rural and Agricultural Natural Disaster Stress and Recovery Study: Identifying Experiences and Community Preferences, Kristin K. Gaffney
Assessing Facilitators and Barriers to Enrolling in Cardiac Rehab, Michaela R. Geiser
Hispanic/Latino Mothers of Children with Developmental Disabilities: Identifying Factors Associated with Practicing Self-Care and Mental Health Outcomes, Jessica Gutierrez
Local Public Health Legal Landscape Report, Christina Hitz
A Two-Part Satisfaction Evaluation of the Recreational Therapy Department's Adult Respite and Habilitation Program at the Munroe-Meyer Institute, Hailey Humphrey
Assessing Nutritional Health Knowledge in Sharing Clinic Patients with Diabetes, Minden Huntrods
Evaluating First Responder Personal Preparedness in Douglas County, Nebraska's Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medicine Service, Kylie Johnson
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Malaria Control Program at the Epidemic Treatment Center of Regional Hospital of Kindia, Guinea, Mohamed Keita