Date of Conferral
11-12-2025
Date of Award
November 2025
Degree
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
School
Nursing
Advisor
Corinne Romano
Abstract
This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project on staff education addresses the practice problem of staff knowledge deficits in educating patients on hypertensive management. The project question was: Will evidence-based hypertension management education increase staff knowledge? The project evaluated the effectiveness of a structured educational program in training personnel on how to educate patients on optimal hypertension management techniques. The project used evidence-based literature to bridge a clinical practice gap, educate staff, and empower healthcare professionals to improve patient care. Ten participants were a part of the project. A pre-survey was administered, followed by a PowerPoint presentation on how to educate patients regarding the management of hypertension. A post-survey was administered. Data were collected using SurveyMonkey. The pre-survey displayed a mean of 74%, while the post-survey showed a mean of 93%, indicating that the educational program improved knowledge. Project recommendations include specialized education, enhanced blood pressure testing, and coordinated treatment. By delivering uniform, high-quality, individualized care to all patients, specialized education reduces this gap, supports quality nursing practice, and promotes social change while administering equitable and inclusive care to all patients.
Recommended Citation
Arroyo, Andrea, "Understanding the Barriers and Challenges of Spanish-Speaking Latinos Who Received CalAIM Initiative Social Support Services" (2025). Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies. 19121.
https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/19121
