The projects showcase the work of our graduating nursing honors students as they present and defend their thesis projects through poster presentations. Their research highlights critical topics in nursing and reflects their dedication to advancing health care.
Fall 2025
Nurse-led Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI) Reduction Initiative in a Magnet-Designated Hospital in Eastern Washington
Emma Peterson
Thesis Advisor: Tiffanie Rampley
Thesis Evaluator: Cindy Bringham-Althoff
November 6, 2025
Evaluating the Diagnostic Accuracy of α-Synuclein Seed Amplification Assays for Early Detection of Parkinson’s Disease
Jessi Macrae
Thesis Advisor: Joni Shaw
Thesis Evaluator: Theresa Bowden
November 6, 2025
Thesis Advisor: Joni Shaw
Thesis Evaluator: Theresa Bowden
November 6, 2025
Spring 2025
Utilization of Humanitude Care Methodology to Educate Nursing Students on Caring for People with Dementia
Megan Knipe
Thesis Advisor: Tiffanie Rampley
Thesis Evaluator: Rosana Brooks
March 21, 2025
Thesis Advisor: Tiffanie Rampley
Thesis Evaluator: Rosana Brooks
March 21, 2025
Professional Governance and Intent to Stay Among Acute Care Nurses
Kallysta Clayhold
Thesis Advisor: Tiffanie Rampley
Thesis Evaluator: Tiffany Valentine
March 21, 2025
Thesis Advisor: Tiffanie Rampley
Thesis Evaluator: Tiffany Valentine
March 21, 2025
The Evolution of the Nursing Shortage in WA State Over the Last Decade
Barbara Lomeli
Thesis Advisor: Tulla Landis
Thesis Evaluator: Diane Martinez
March 21, 2025
Thesis Advisor: Tulla Landis
Thesis Evaluator: Diane Martinez
March 21, 2025
Integrative Therapies for Acute Postoperative Pain Management in Orthopedics
Margaret O’Connor
Thesis Advisor: Tiffanie Rampley
Thesis Evaluator: Mary Koithan
March 21, 2025
Thesis Advisor: Tiffanie Rampley
Thesis Evaluator: Mary Koithan
March 21, 2025
Mental Health Service Utilization Among NIH All of Us Pregnant Respondents
Bianca Gherghe
Thesis Advisor: Shawna Beese
Thesis Evaluator: Tiffany Valentine
March 21, 2025
Thesis Advisor: Shawna Beese
Thesis Evaluator: Tiffany Valentine
March 21, 2025
The Effect of Access to Outdoor Recreation on Perceived Stress
Macy Johnson
Thesis Advisor: Shawna Beese
Thesis Evaluator: Meghan Fitzpatrick
March 21, 2025
Thesis Advisor: Shawna Beese
Thesis Evaluator: Meghan Fitzpatrick
March 21, 2025
The Relationship Between Chen’s Perceived Stress Scale and Self-Reported Food Insecurity Among NIH All of Us Data
Amelia Kohut
Thesis Advisor: Shawna Beese
Thesis Evaluator: Charles Edwards
March 21, 2025
Co-occurring ADHD Diagnosis Among NIH All of Us Self-Reported Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Respondents
Destiny Stanek-Bolles
Thesis Advisor: Shawna Beese
Thesis Evaluator: Joni Shaw
March 21, 2025
Thesis Advisor: Shawna Beese
Thesis Evaluator: Joni Shaw
March 21, 2025
Fall 2024
Evaluating the Implementation of the Wildfire Smoke Rule Training and Workplace Culture in Washington State Agriculture
Juliana Romo
Thesis Mentor: Sheila Hurst
October 29, 2024
Thesis Mentor: Sheila Hurst
October 29, 2024
Sleep Disturbances and Challenges Related to Houselessness
Rosie Kirker
Thesis Mentor: Sheila Hurst
November 1, 2024
Thesis Mentor: Sheila Hurst
November 1, 2024
Nursing Faculty’s Attitudes, Knowledge, and Beliefs on Gender and Sex Variation
Helen Lutzenhiser
Thesis Mentor: Susan McFadden
November 5, 2024
Thesis Mentor: Susan McFadden
November 5, 2024
Contact Information
Jamie L Rock, PhD, RN (she, her, hers)
Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Nursing Honors Representative
Email: Jamie.rock@wsu.edu