Date of Conferral

2-24-2026

Degree

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

School

Nursing

Advisor

Sue Bell

Abstract

Hypertension (HTN) is a significant public health concern, and educating nursing staff is crucial to improving patient outcomes and supporting public health initiatives. This staff education project focused on improving the quality of hypertension management by empowering nurses to provide evidence-based, patient-centered care. The practice-focused question is as follows: Will HTN education improve staff knowledge of HTN diagnosis, treatment, and management? I employed a quantitative pre-test/post-test design to measure changes in staff (n = 10) knowledge before and after training. Descriptive statistics measure knowledge gain and the effectiveness of educational strategies. The pre-test percentage of correct answers improved from 79% to 96% on the post-test, indicating a mean 17 percentage point gain in knowledge from pretest to post-test. The knowledge gain reflected the high level of pretest knowledge. The staff education evaluation received an overall rating of 90%, indicating strong agreement that the content was useful and applicable to their nursing roles and suggesting that participants will apply the information in practice. Key recommendations included delivering regular refresher courses on evolving national guidelines, especially the evidence-based resources from organizations such as the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. The implications of this project include the important role of nurses in helping patients address lifestyle and socioeconomic factors, enhancing patient compliance, and promoting health equity. Culturally competent HTN education and emphasis on individualized patient care can improve care delivery and communication, particularly in underserved communities, ultimately leading to positive social change.

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