Date of Conferral

2-13-2025

Degree

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

School

Nursing

Advisor

Joan Hahn

Abstract

Suicidal ideation is a serious public health concern among individuals, especially in the United States. The Columbia-Suicide severity rating scale (C-SSRS) is the tool used to assess the severity and frequency of suicidal ideations. The gap in practice at this site is that mental health providers lack knowledge of using the C-SSRS. This evidence-based educational project aimed to improve nursing knowledge on using the C-SSRS in a psychiatric mental health facility. A practice-focused question was developed: Among psychiatric nurses in an outpatient mental health facility, does staff education on C-SSRS improve their knowledge of its application over 8 weeks, as evidenced by pre- to postsurvey? This project used the ADDIE model, which consists of five steps: analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. Walden University librarian assisted with the literature search using PubMed, CINAHL, and SCOPUS databases. Two content experts assisted with the project’s development and design. Seven individuals, including three psychiatric nurse practitioners and four nurses participated in two sessions for this staff educational project. Prior to the start of this educational session, the use of the C-SSRS in determining the severity and frequency of suicidal ideations among psychiatric patients. After the session, all participants completed a posttest survey. The results of this evidence-based educational project showed a 51.42% increase in knowledge from before and after the education was implemented. This educational project contributes to positive social change by enabling nurses to use a tool that can help identify and reduce suicidal ideations before someone commits suicide.

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