Sherrod, BradleyDent, Alisa W.2025-07-242025-07-242025-07-15http://hdl.handle.net/10342/14232Suicide prevention training is critical in healthcare environments, where high levels of stress, emotional exhaustion, and burnout can contribute to mental health challenges among staff. Following the tragic suicide of a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team member in 2022, this project introduced the Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) suicide prevention training within the NICU. The initiative aimed to equip staff with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and respond to individuals at risk for suicide, while also enhancing perceptions of organizational support for staff well-being. Over a two-month period (1/2/2025 to 2/21/2025), 62 NICU staff members completed the training, with pre- and post-assessments measuring changes in suicide prevention knowledge and in intervention confidence or self-efficacy. Results demonstrated significant increases in staff knowledge, and a willingness to engage in suicide prevention conversations, while also improving the perception of organizational support. In light of these outcomes, the hospital has committed to integrating QPR into new employee orientation to promote long-term sustainability. Future recommendations include expanding the training to additional units, leveraging technology to offer virtual training options, and conducting long-term follow-up studies to assess the ongoing impact of QPR. This project highlights the value of embedding suicide prevention training into healthcare settings and offers a scalable approach to strengthening mental health support for frontline healthcare workers.en-USQuestion, persuade, refer (QPR); suicide prevention; Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU); well-being; organizational supportDNP Scholarly Project