Date of Conferral
10-23-2025
Degree
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
School
Nursing
Advisor
Corrine Romano
Abstract
This doctoral project focused on a staff education initiative designed to improve antibiotic stewardship among urgent care providers. It evaluated changes in provider knowledge and prescribing intent following an evidence-based educational intervention by asking, “Does staff education on antibiotic stewardship in an urgent care setting enhance knowledge when compared to pre- and post-education assessments?” The purpose was to increase provider knowledge, confidence, and adherence to stewardship principles while influencing prescribing intent. The project consisted of an educational presentation with pre- and post-education surveys. Data was collected using pre- and post-education surveys featuring Likert-scale items that measured provider confidence, knowledge, and prescribing intentions. Descriptive statistics were used to examine the data. Of 41 surveys distributed, 29 were returned (71%). The pre-education survey score mean was 3.24. The post-education survey score mean was 4.14. 100% of providers indicated an intention to modify their prescribing practices. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. This project reinforces the nurse practitioner’s leadership role in advancing quality, safety, and evidence-based nursing practice. Its success promotes positive social change by reducing inappropriate antibiotic prescribing. This can improve population health outcomes and ensure equitable care delivery for all patients.
Recommended Citation
Taylor, Darla Michelle, "Staff Education on Antibiotic Stewardship for Urgent Care" (2025). Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies. 18561.
https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/18561
