Honors Project Overview

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

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

Professional Governance and Intent to Stay Among Acute Care Nurses

Kallysta Clayhold
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

Integrative Therapies for Acute Postoperative Pain Management in Orthopedics

Margaret O’Connor
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

The Effect of Access to Outdoor Recreation on Perceived Stress

Macy Johnson
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

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

Sleep Disturbances and Challenges Related to Houselessness

Rosie Kirker
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


Contact Information

Jamie L Rock, PhD, RN (she, her, hers)
Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Nursing Honors Representative
Email: Jamie.rock@wsu.edu