Date of Conferral

2-18-2026

Degree

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

School

Nursing

Advisor

Barbara Gross

Abstract

This Doctor of Nursing Practice project focused on addressing the insufficient management of diabetes within a primary care environment through an initiative aimed at educating staff. Internal data indicated a considerable gap between evidence and practice, with merely 40% of patients undergoing guideline-concordant HbA1c testing, while nursing personnel expressed low confidence in their ability to provide diabetes self-management education (DSME). The project executed an evidence-based educational intervention for nursing staff over a period of eight weeks. Employing a pre-/post-intervention design, outcomes were assessed through a knowledge test and a self-efficacy survey. The results revealed a statistically significant enhancement in knowledge scores (p < .01) and a notable improvement in the self-reported confidence of nurses in delivering DSME. The primary deliverable consists of a standardized education package for diabetes management. Essential recommendations include the integration of this module into annual competencies and the establishment of quarterly HbA1c audit cycles. By empowering nurses to become effective educators, this project not only enhances nursing practice but also has the potential to improve patient outcomes and foster positive social change by promoting equitable, evidence-based care.

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