Empowering Nurses to Save Lives: Suicide Prevention Education and Training for Outpatient Nurses in Prince George’s County, Maryland
Oludoyin O. Ajala
Suicide remains a significant public health concern, with increasing prevalence across diverse populations. Outpatient nurses frequently encounter individuals at risk for suicide; however, many report limited confidence and inconsistent use of evidence-based assessment tools, contributing to missed opportunities for early intervention. The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice staff education project was to implement a structured suicide prevention education program to improve nurses’ know