Implementing the Brown Bag Medicine Review Tool to Improve Cardiovascular Outcomes (0.17h)

This educational offering provides 0.17 CEU and was presented in the Clinical track. The course includes a static poster and an MP3 audio file from the presentation originally shared at the 14th National Doctors of Nursing Practice Conference at the Swissotel in Chicago, August 2021.

Ashel Carter, DNP, APRN
Ashel E. Carter, DNP, APRN, FNP-C an advanced practice registered nurse with a primary focus on improving cardiovascular outcomes in primary care.
Eighteen years of experience as a critical care registered nurse, leader, and educator. Completed a Bachelors of Science in Nursing degree at Southern University A & M College. Received a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Family Nurse Practitioner from Texas Christian University (TCU). Served as a Graduate Student Senator (GSS) for the TCU Harris College of Nursing and Health Sciences and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Mental Health and Wellness Committees. Employed as TCU Adjunct Faculty.

Purpose
The purpose of this study was to implement a quality improvement project utilizing the evidence-based Brown Bag Medicine Review (BBMR) tool in a faith-based clinic to improve medication adherence and medication communication between the provider, patient, and clinical staff.