Graduation Term
Spring 2026
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Mennonite College of Nursing
Committee Chair
Cherrill Stockmann
Committee Member
John Blakeman
Committee Member
Jessica Sullivan
Committee Member
Kirsten Clerkin
Abstract
This dissertation consists of three manuscripts centered around trauma-informed care (TIC). The theory analysis manuscript examines the content and structure of the Quality-Caring Model and its congruence with TIC principles, using the methods described by Walker and Avant. The second manuscript presents an integrative review of the literature examining the outcomes of trauma-informed care (TIC) training for nurse practitioners (NPs) and NP students, along with associated training strategies. Methods detailed by Whittemore and Knafl (2005) were used to synthesize diverse methodologies and perspectives evident in the current literature. The KEM (Kirkpatrick, 1959) was used to categorize the training outcomes reported in the literature. The third manuscript reports on a qualitative multiple case study that explores the TIC of end-of-program nurse practitioners providing care for standardized patients presenting with substance use disorder in a simulated environment. The Quality Caring Model served as the theoretical framework, and Merriam's (1991) case study methods guided data analysis.
Access Type
Dissertation-Open Access
Recommended Citation
Rappleyea, Megan L., "Trauma-Informed Care in Nurse Practitioner Students Working with Standardized Patients Presenting with Substance Use Disorder: A Qualitative Multiple Case Study" (2026). Theses and Dissertations. 2313.
https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/etd/2313
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