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Presentations

2007

Bofinger, R., & Rizk, K. (October 2007).  The Ins and Outs of Evaluating Professionalism in the Modern Nursing Student, poster presentation and roundtable discussion, Professional Nurse Educators Group, 34th Annual Conference, “Building Bridges:  Where Education and Practice Meet,” Portland, Oregon.

Sharpnack, P. (2007, April, 29). Turning 21, Dinner Presentation. Ursuline College.

Wynd, C.A. (June 2007). A Tobacco-Free Hospital Policy and its Influence on the Behavior of Psychiatric Inpatients, refereed paper presentation, Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, 10th Annual Research and Scholarly Activities Day, Akron, Ohio.

Wynd, C.A.  (July 2007).  The Banning of Tobacco Use on Inpatient Psychiatric Units: Patient and Staff Outcomes, refereed paper presentation, 18th Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Research Congress Focusing on Evidence-Based Practice, Vienna, Austria.

Wynd, C.A. (July 2007).  Employee Health Fair Data as Evidence for Designing Health Promotion Programs, refereed paper presentation, 18th Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Research Congress Focusing on Evidence-Based Practice, Vienna, Austria.

2008

Bofinger, R., & Rizk, K. (March 2008).  The Ins & Outs of Influencing Professionalism in the Modern Nursing Student, Poster presentation and 30 minute oral presentation, OLN Education Summit, “Education and Practice: Achieving Professional Excellence,” Columbus, Ohio.

Brothers, D. & Zalar, R. (2008, November).  “Creating Opportunities for Nurse Practitioner Students,” Ohio Association of Advanced Nurse Practitioners conference, Columbus, Ohio.

Harper, A., & Kempe, A. (June 2008). Creating Positive Learning Environments for HIV Education.  Cleveland, Ohio, VA Nursing Research Conference (local, poster presentation). Dr. Alice Kempe and Junior Student, Alisha Harper, had a research abstract accepted as a poster presentation for the June 8 and 9th Veterans Administration Nursing Research Conference. 

Morrison, B., Ludington-Hoe, S., Underwood, P. Sedlock-Naughton, J. & the Fairview Hospital KC Implementation Committee.  Steps to Implementing Kangaroo Care: A Translational Research Project. 7th International Workshop on Kangaroo Mother Care, October 10, 2008 (invited speakers).

Pollock, Nina.  (2008, April 27).  Turning 21:  Coming of Age at Ursuline College. Address to students at Ursuline College -- a 21st birthday celebration for students (invited speaker).

2009

Bryant, K. & Bowers, A.M. (2009, March 27). “Nursing Students and the Electronic Medical Record: Assembling the Pieces of the Puzzle,” Ohio League Nursing Education Summit, Columbus, Ohio.  

Bryant, K. (2009, January 9). “Organization of the Clinical Day,” Cleveland Clinic Foundation Faculty Initiative Orientation Program, Cleveland, Ohio.

Schaefer, B.J. and Weitzel, M. (2009, October 3). Comfort care from a spiritual perspective: Helping those in distress.  Seminar sponsored by the Cleveland Area Nurses Christian Fellowship at MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio.

Sharpnack, P. (2009, November 5). “Choosing a Career in Nursing” – Notre-Dame Cathedral Latin Career Week, Chardon, Ohio.

Sharpnack, P. (2009, October 29-30). “Holistic Care and the Amish” – Ohio Statewide – Advance Practice Nurses Conference.  Invited poster presentation.

Sharpnack, P. (2009, October 15). “Self- Transcendence, spiritual well-being, spiritual practices and healthcare practices of the Amish” – DNP Conference - Global Nursing Education: The Role of the Professional Doctorate – CWRU, Cleveland, Ohio. Poster presentation.

Sharpnack, P.  (2009, September 30-October 2). “Combining CAI and low-fidelity simulation with baccalaureate nursing students” Doctor of Nursing Practice 2nd National Conference, Miami Florida. Poster presentation.

Sharpnack, P.  (2009, May 7). Self-transcendence, spiritual well-being, spiritual practices and alternative healthcare practices of the Amish. Integrating the Hearts with the Science of Professional Nursing. Case Medical Center – University Hospitals of Cleveland –Poster presentation.

Sharpnack, P.  (2009, April 24). “Is it real or is it Memorex? Testing and evaluation strategies for nurse educators” Ohio Consortium of Nursing Learning Labs, Lorain Community College. Podium presentation.

Sharpnack, P. (2009, April 17). Self-transcendence, spiritual well-being, spiritual practices and alternative healthcare practices of the Amish. Research ShowCASE, CWRU National Convention for academic research. Third Prize winner. Poster Presentation. 

Sharpnack, P. & Hinegardner- Jevnick, J. (2009, March 12). Simulation and QSEN strategies for nursing education.  Kent State University College of Nursing, Third annual “Driving the Future” Event.  Podium and poster presentation.

Sharpnack, P. (2009, February 13). Assessment and management of heart disease in the older adult.  Topics in Geriatric Medicine Winter Program 2009 - Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. Invited podium presentation. 

Siedlecki, S. L. (2009). Building evidence-based nursing practice: A path to excellence. Philippine Nurses Association  of Ohio. April 25th, 2009. Independence, Ohio (invited speaker).

Siedlecki, S. L. (2009). Examination of the conduct of research by clinical nurses: A grounded theory approach. The 5th Annual Cleveland Clinic Nurses Research Conference (refereed poster presentation).

Siedlecki, S. L. (2009). Exploration of evidence-based nursing practice and research utilization. The 5th Annual Cleveland Clinic Nurses Research Conference( refereed poster presentation).

Siedlecki, S. L. (2009). Does this go to the IRB? Research or Quality. Clinical Nurse Specialist Research Conference: The Many Hats of the CNS. October 2nd, 2009. Cleveland, Ohio (invited speaker).

Wynd, C.A. (2009, October 16). The TriService Nursing Research Program health promotion  portfolio: Studies funded since 1992. Paper presentation, Advanced Military Nurse  Researcher Forum, TSNRP, Bethesda, Maryland.

2010
 
Baker, J. (2010, March 8).  Nursing Informatics Curriculum Integration Project, “Driving the Future 2010,” Kent State University College of Nursing. Poster presentation.

Baker, J., Goliat, L., Kosmalski, K., Elshaw, S., Sobolewski, J.  (2010, March 8). Multicultural Aspects of Learning in Nursing Education, “Driving the Future 2010,” Kent State University College of Nursing. Poster presentation.

Baker, J., & Sharpnack, P. (2010, March 8). Wikis, Blogs, You-Tube, & Podcasts:  How  Technology Can Transform Your Classroom. “Driving the Future 2010,” Kent State  University College of Nursing. Poster presentation.

Baker, J., & Sharpnack, P. (2010, March 26).  Wikis, Blogs, You Tube and Podcasts – How Technology Can Transform Your Classroom!  OLN Education Summit – Pathways to Excellence - Enhancing Effectiveness in Nursing Education. Columbus, Ohio. Podium Presentation.

Baker, J., Goliat, L., Elshaw, S., Kosmalski, K., Sobolewski, J. (2010, November 4).  Multicultural Aspects of Learning in Nursing Education, The 20th Annual Ohio  Association of Advanced Practice Nurses, Statewide Educational Conference, Columbus, Ohio(poster presentation, peer reviewed).

Bryant, K., Rogers, K., & Sharpnack, P. (2010, March 8). Integration of QSEN Competencies Across the Curriculum, “Driving the Future 2010,” Kent State University College of Nursing. Podium presentation.

Goliat, L. (2010, March 8).  From Minority to Majority: Meeting the Healthcare Needs of Subgroups in a Rising Hispanic Population: An APN Toolkit.  “Driving the Future 2010,” Kent State University College of Nursing. Podium presentation.

Morrison, B.  (2010). Evolutionary Care for Full Term Newborns – the Neuro Endocrine Connection. AWHONN (Association Women’s Health, Obstetric & Neonatal Nursing) Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV. September 28, 2010.

Morrison, B. (2010). Neuro-endocrine processes during Kangaroo Care. International Network  of Kangaroo Mother Care, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. June18-22, 2010 (invited  speaker).

Morrison, B. (2010). Implementing Kangaroo Care: Creating evidence-based practice. NANN  (National Association of Neonatal Nurses) Research Summit, Scottsdale, AZ, April 6-8,  2010 (invited speaker).

Schaefer, B. (2010). Teaching critical thinking using debriefing on spiritual distress.  Innovations in Faith-Based Nursing Conference, Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, Indiana (invited speaker).

Schaefer, B. (2010). College Learning Assessment Performance Tasks.  National CLA Conference, New York, NY (invited speaker). 

Sharpnack, L., & Sharpnack, P. (2010, March 8). Virtual Integrated Practice (VIP) Teams: Bridging the Quality Gap between Acute and Post-Acute Care. “Driving the Future 2010,” Kent State University College of Nursing.  Podium presentation.

Sharpnack, P. (2010, March 12). Rural Spirituality and Folk Medicine. Topics in Geriatric Medicine Lecture Series- Veteran’s Administration Medical Center.

Sharpnack, P. (2010, March 24) The Amish – Spirituality and Folk Medicine. Ursuline College – Faculty Lecture Series. Podium presentation.

Sharpnack, P. (2010, July 22). The Amish culture, spirituality and use of natural remedies. Ursuline College, Pepper Pike, Ohio. Guest Lecture for Wenzao faulty.

Sharpnack, P. (2010, September 20). Rural spirituality and nursing interventions – What can we do? Advanced Practice Nurse Summit – Veterans Administration, Akron, Ohio. Invited podium presentation.

Sharpnack, P. (2010, November 11). Rural spirituality and folk medicine: Implications for the advanced practice nurse. Advanced Practice Nurse Group, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center (invited podium presentation). 

Sharpnack, P., & Baker, J. (2010, October 19-21). Contemporary professional nursing education: Transition from classroom to clinical practice. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Conference on Enhancing Nursing Undergraduate Teaching and Learning in the Clinical Setting, Alexandria, Virginia (poster presentation, peer reviewed).

Sharpnack, P., & Baker, J. (2010, October 29-31). Contemporary nursing education vitalized through technology. The National League for Nursing - Fifth Annual Technology Conference: Health Information Technology: Meaningful Uses in Nursing Education, Indianapolis, Indiana (poster presentation, peer reviewed).

Sharpnack, P., & Baker, J. (2010, November 4). Wikis, blogs, you tube, and podcasts: how technology can transform your classroom. The 20th Annual Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses, Statewide Educational Conference, Columbus, Ohio (poster presentation, peer reviewed).

Sharpnack, P., & Baker, J. (2010, November 17-19), Wikis, blogs, you tube and podcasts: How technology can transform your classroom. International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation. Madrid, Spain (virtual podium presentation, peer reviewed).

Sharpnack, P., & Sharpnack, L. (2010, October 8). Using virtual integrated practice (VIP) teams  in advanced nursing practice: Helping to bridge the quality gap. Celebrating CNS  practice:  Connecting, Collaborating, Creating, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio(poster presentation, peer reviewed).

Sharpnack, P., & Sharpnack, L. (2010, November 4). Virtual integrated practice (VIP) teams:  Bridging the quality gap between acute and post-acute care.  The 20th Annual Ohio  Association of Advanced Practice Nurses, Statewide Educational Conference, Columbus, Ohio (poster presentation, peer reviewed).

Siedlecki, S. L. (2010). Research or Ritual: Research 101. School of Enterostomal Therapy Cleveland, Ohio. January 26, 2010 (invited speaker).

Siedlecki, S. L. (2010). The role of the CNS in creating and translating knowledge. The North East Ohio Clinical Nurse Specialists(NEOCNS) Group Spring Conference. April 29, 2010 (invited speaker).

Siedlecki, S. L. (2010, September 14). Qualitative research design and analysis: An introduction. Cleveland Clinic, Nursing Institute(invited speaker).

Siedlecki, S. L. (2010, September 17). Exploring the generation of knowledge by bedside nurses:  A grounded theory approach. Louis Stokes VA Medical Center Nursing Research Conference, Cleveland Ohio (poster presentation).

Siedlecki, S. L. (2010). Exploring motivation for research by bedside nurses: A grounded theory study. VA Research Conference, October, 2010. Cleveland Botanical Gardens, Cleveland, Ohio (refereed podium presentation).

Siedlecki. S. L. (2010, October 20-24). Factors impacting self-rated health in patients with heart  failure. Academy of Medical-Surgical Nursing Annual Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada (poster presentation).

Siedlecki S. L., & Klein, D. (2010, October 8). Skill enhancement: Publishing the work of the CNS: Captivating posters and engaging manuscripts.  Celebrating CNS Practice: A collaboration of Cleveland Clinic Nursing Institute, MetroHealth Systems and University Hospitals Medical Center (invited speaker).

Siedlecki, S. L. (2010, November 5). Exploration of the impact of the professional practice  environment on “Failure to Rescue.” Celebrating 40 years of the Clinical Nurse Specialist: Reflecting on the past, valuing the present, and building the future. St John’s Conference Center, Plymouth Michigan (invited speaker).

Siedlecki, S. L. (2010). The role of the CNS in the generation and use of nursing research knowledge. Clinical Nurse Specialist Education Conference, sponsored by the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. November 23rd, 2010. Plymouth, Michigan (invited speaker).

2011

Albert, N. M.; Siedlecki, S. L., Sorrel, J., & Zeni, M. B. (2011). Establishing and promoting a  hospital-based nursing research program; preconference March 24th 1 – 4:30. Presented at Midwest Nursing Research Society Annual Conference, March 24-28; Columbus Ohio  (podium presentation).

Baker, Janet. (2011, April 16). Evaluation of nurse practitioner students' performance skill  development throughout the curriculum.  The 37th Annual Meeting of the National  Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF), Albuquerque, New Mexico (podium presentation).

Baker, J., & Sharpnack, P. (2011, April 1). Health information technology (HIT): What's it all  about for nurse educators.  OLN Education Summit, Columbus Ohio (podium  presentation).

Bernhofer, E., Siedlecki, S. L., Fetto, J., Larsen, T., Modic, M. B., Mozarowski, M., Strumble, P. & Webber, M. (2011). Exploring how bedside nurses care for patients with chronic pain. Cleveland Clinic Nursing Research Conference, May 2011. Cleveland, Ohio (poster presentation).

Crowe, M.L., & Simek, J. (2011, June 9-11).  Development of cultural competency skills of  nursing students through participation ina a nurse-run advocacy clinic at a Hispanic senior center. 2011 Association of Community Health Nurse Educators (ACHNE) Annual Institute, Chicago, Illinois (poster presentation).

Eghtesad, S., Morrison, B., Gazik, J., Kolojek, S., Steiber, A. L. Role of Support on Mothers’ Continuation of Breastfeeding. FNCE (American Dietetic Association Food and Nutrition Conference & Expo),  San Diego, CA. September 24-27, 2011. (refereed poster
presentation).

Goliat, L. (2011, February 19). Student Leadership Conference 2011: Leadership into Action.  Ursuline College, Pepper Pike, Ohio.(invited podium presentation).

Goliat, L. & Sharpnack, P. (2011, May 31-June 2). Classrooms without borders: A pilot  study. QSEN National Forum. Milwaukee, Wisconsin (refereed poster presentation).

Kempe, A. (2011).  Family caregiving and the seriously mentally ill.  In Encyclopedia of  Nursing Research 3rd Ed., Edited by Fitzpatrick, J., & Wallace, M.    New York:   Springer Publishing Company.
 
Mitchell, Rebecca. (2011, February 7-9).  Ear, nose, and throat assessment, infection, and  trauma.  The 2011 Camp Nurse Symposium, San Diego, California (refereed podium  presentation).
 
Modic, M. B., Siedlecki, S. L., Vanderbilt, A., Kaser, N., & Sauvey, R (2011).  Survey of nurses knowledge of inpatient management strategies for patients with diabetes. MNRS 35th Annual Research Conference, March 24-27, Columbus, Ohio (poster presentation).

Modic, M. B., & Kozak, A., & Siedlecki, S. L. (2011). Do we know what our patients with diabetes are eating in the hospital? MNR 35th Annual Research Conference, March 24-27, Columbus, Ohio (poster presentation).

Morrison, B. (2011, August 2). On Kangaroo Care and Nursing Theory. Ashford Publishing Radio. (Invited, radio show).

Morrison, B. (2011, August 5-7). Kangaroo Care Certification Course. US Institute of Kangaroo Care. Columbus, Ohio. (Faculty)
1. Habitats, Hormones and More, Kangaroo Care State of the Science for Fullterm Newborns,
2. Birth and Postpartum Kangaroo Care: Steps of the Process and skills lab.
3. Implementing Evidenced-Based Practice

Morrison, B. (2011, August 24). Habitats, Hormones, & More: An Introduction to Kangaroo Care. Grand Rounds, MacDonald Hospital, Case University Hospitals. (Invited talk).

Pennington, R. (2011, March 7). Clinical nurse specialist as facilitator: Implementing a chronic  disease management program within the community health setting. Fifth Annual Driving  the Future 2011: Rethinking the Link: Driving the Future in Today’s Uncertain Healthcare Environment, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio (refereed poster  presentation).

Rogers, K., Goliat, L., & Sharpnack, P.  (2011, April).  The ABC’s of using hybrid simulation to  teach IOM competencies in nursing Leadership course: A-pplying…B-ridging…C- onnecting from classroom to clinical practice.  Assessment Technology Institute, National Nurse Educator Summit, Orlando, Florida (poster presentation).

Sabo, L., Pennington, R., Dunn, M. (2011, March 7). Clinical nurse specialist: A collaborative  approach to the role, the market, and future expectations. Fifth Annual Driving the  Future 2011: Rethinking the Link: Driving the Future in Today’s Uncertain Healthcare Environment, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio (poster presentation).

Sharpnack, P. (2011, March 24-27). Using hybrid simulation to teach IOM competencies in a  nursing leadership course. Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS) Annual Research  Conference, Columbus, Ohio (refereed poster presentation).

Sharpnack, P., & Baker, J. (2011, March 7). Using technology to prepare baccalaureate nursing  students for professional practice.  Fifth Annual Driving the Future 2011:Rethinking the  Link: Driving the Future in Today’s Uncertain Healthcare Environment, Cleveland State  University, Cleveland, Ohio (refereed podium presentation).
 
Sharpnack, P., & Baker, J. (2011, April 1) Health Information Technology (HIT): What’s it all  about for nurse educators. Ohio League for Nursing: Nursing Education Summit:  Education and Practice: Partnering for the Future of Nursing. Columbus, Ohio (refereed podium presentation).

Sharpnack, P., & Baker, J. (2011, April 14-16). Teaching with Technology: Supporting Student- Centered Learning.  American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2011 Hot Issues  Conference. Baltimore, Maryland (refereed podium presentation).
 
Sharpnack, P., & Baker, J. (2011, May 31-June 2). Contemporary professional nursing  education: Transition from classroom th clinical practice. QSEN National Forum.  Milwaukee, Wisconsin (refereed poster presentation).

Sharpnack, P., & Goliat, L. (2011, March 7). Classrooms without borders: A pilot study bridging the theory-practice gap. Fifth Annual Driving the Future 2011: Rethinking the Link:  Driving the Future in Today’s Uncertain Healthcare Environment, Cleveland State  University, Cleveland, Ohio (guided poster presentation).

Sharpnack, P., Goliat, L (2011, June 1). Classrooms without borders: A pilot study bridging the  theory-practice cap. Charting the Course: 2011 QSEN National  Forum. Hyatt Regency.   Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (refereed poster presentation).

Sharpnack, P. Goliat, L. & Rogers, K. (2011, May 31-June 2). Using hybrid simulation to  teach QSEN competencies.  QSEN National Forum. Milwaukee, Wisconsin (refereed  podium presentation).

Sharpnack, P., Goliat, L., & Rogers, K. (2011, April 1) The ABC's of learning using hybrid  simulation. Ohio League for Nursing:  Nursing Education Summit: Education and  Practice: Partnering for the Future of Nursing. Columbus, Ohio (refereed poster presentation).

Sharpnack, P., Goliat, L., & Rogers, K. (2011, April 19-22). The ABC’s of using hybrid  simulation to teach IOM competencies nursing leadership course A-pplying…B- ridging…C-onnecting from classroom to clinical practice, ATI National Nurse Educators Summit, Orlando, Florida (refereed poster presentation).

Sharpnack, P., Rogers, K., Goliat, L.  (2011, March 7). The ABC’s of learning using hybrid simulation. Fifth Annual Driving the Future 2011: Rethinking the Link: Driving  the Future in Today’s Uncertain Healthcare Environment, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio (refereed podium presentation).

Siedlecki, S. L. (2011). Assessing operating room practice environments. Presented at AORN  Annual Conference March 23rd, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (refereed podium  presentation).

Siedlecki, S. L. (2011). The professional practice environment: Impact on patient outcomes. Part of symposium titled: Relationships matter: Violence in the workplace, physical or verbal, impacts patient outcomes. Presented at Midwest Nursing Research Society Annual Conference, March 24-28; Columbus Ohio (refereed podium presentation).

Siedlecki, S. L. (2011). Research or Quality: Who Cares? Presented April 8, 2011 at American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing 36th Annual Conference (April 6-9, 2011), San Antonio, Texas (refereed podium presentation).

Siedlecki, S. L. (2011). Relationships Matter: Looking at how nurse physician relationships  impact patient outcomes. Patient Experience: Second Annual Empathy/Innovation  Summit. May 24th 2011. Cleveland, Ohio (poster presentation).

Simek, J., & Crowe, M.L. (2011, June 9-11).  Provision of health related education by nursing students for participants in a court mandated treatment program:  A real world opportunity for enhanced learning in the clinical environment. 2011 Association of Community Health Nurse Educators (ACHNE) Annual Institute, Chicago, Illinois (poster presentation).

Viola, J., & Petrinec, A.  (2011, April 1). Clinical assessment survey guide for clinical coaches: A QSEN approach to a quantitative evaluation for a capstone integrative clinical experience. Ohio League for Nursing Education Summit, Columbus, Ohio (poster presentation).

Viola, J., & Wajda, K.  (2011, April 1). Is civility in the classroom a thing of the past? A proactive behavior protocol. Ohio League for Nursing Education Summit, Columbus, Ohio (poster presentation).

Wynd, C.A.  (2011, March 3). Excellence in nursing education.  The First Friday City Club Speaker Series, Diocese of Cleveland, Cleveland, Ohio (invited-local podium presentation).

Zeni, M.B., & Siedlecki, S.L. (2011). Back to the sandbox: Qualitative analysis of responses to open-ended questions by nurses and physicians on workplace bullying survey. Part of symposium titled: Relationships matter: Violence in the workplace, physical or verbal, impacts patient outcomes. Presented at Midwest Nursing Research Society Annual Conference, March 24-28; Columbus Ohio (refereed podium presentation).

Publications

2007

Rizk, K., & Bofinger, R. (2007). Florence Nightingale versus Dennis Rodman: Evaluating professional image in the modern world Annual Review of Nursing Education, 6,189-203.

Walters, M., Boggs, K., Ludington-Hoe, S., Price, K., & Morrison, B. (2007). Kangaroo care at birth for fullterm infants: A pilot study.  MCN, 32(6), 375-381.

Wynd, C.A., Cihlar, C., Graor, C. H., Imani, J., & McDougal, M. (2007). Employee health fair data: Evidence for planning health promotion programs. Clinical Nurse Specialist, 21, 255-263.

2008

Albert, N. M. & Siedlecki, S. L. (2008). Developing and implementing a nursing research team  in a clinical setting. Journal of Nursing Administration 18(2), 90-96.

Albert, N. M., Rathman, .L, Ross, D., Walker, D., Bena, J., McIntyre, S., Phillip, D., Siedlecki,  S. L., Cloyes, L., Lovelace,  R., Fogarty, A., Maikut, B., & Zielinsk,I. P. (2008). How  routine is over-the-counter drug and herbal therapy use in patients with HF?  Journal of  Cardiac Failure, 14(S1), 110.

Bryant, Kelly (2008, Spring).  Faculty corner:  Educator tip:  Student success in the clinical setting:  The role of the clinical nursing instructor.  Faculty Initiative Newsletter, pg. 3. Cleveland, Ohio:  The Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

Campbell. M. L, Happ, M. B., Hultman, T., Kirchoff, K. T., Mahon, M. M., Mayo, M. M., et al.  (2009).  The HPNA Research Agenda for 2009 – 2012.  Journal of Hospice and  Palliative Nursing, 11(1), 10-18.

Kempe, Alice. (2008). Nursing students' impact on gero-psychiatric clients. Vermont Nurse Connection, 11, 10. 

Leonard, E.E., & Wynd, C.A. (2008).  Meta-analysis as a tool for evidence-based practice:  An example using the Rice meta-analysis of smoking cessation interventions. Applied Nursing Research, 21, 40-44.

Mayo, M.M. (2008). Abundant Life for Older Adults.  Contributor through Catholic Community  Cares. 

Siedlecki, S. L. (2008). Making a difference through research. AORN Journal, 88(5).

Siedlecki, S. L. (2008). Normal pressure hydrocephalus: Are you missing the signs? Journal of  Geriatric Nursing, 34(2), 1-7.

Siedlecki, S. L., Montague, M., & Schultz, J. (2008). Writing for publication: Avoiding common  ethical pitfalls. Journal of Wound,  Ostomy, Continence Nursing, 35(2), 2-5.

Wynd, C.A., & Dossey, B.M.  (2008). Smoking cessation.  In B.M. Dossey, L. Keegan, & C.E.  Guzzetta (Eds,), Holistic nursing:  A handbook for practice, 5th edition (pp. 443-459).   Boston:  Jones and Bartlett Publishers.

Wynd, C.A. (2008). Guided imagery. In B.J. Ackley, G.B. Ladwig, B.A. Swan, & S.J. Tucker  (Eds), Evidence-based nursing care guidelines (pp. 390-395).  Mosby Elsevier.

2009

DiMarco, M. (2009). Tooth Talk: Teaching your child proper “mouth” care will lead to better overall health. NAPNAP’s Ready, Set, Grow. Spring 2009.

DiMarco, M., & Melnyk, B. (2009). Mental health needs of children and adolescents. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, 24 (4), 334-36.
 
DiMarco, M., Huff, M., Kinion, E., & Kendra, M.A. (2009). The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner’s role in reducing oral health disparities in homeless children. Journal of Pediatric Health Care, 23, 109-116.  

DiMarco, M. (2008) No More Cavities: Brushing, flossing, gum care and diet affect teeth for life. NAPNAP’s Journal for Parents:  Ready, Set, Grow (Formerly Health Matters).
 
Sharpnack, L., Samples, L., & Sharpnack, P. (2009, March). Combining commitment and technology to control Acinetobacter.   Infection Control Today (online newsletter).

Siedlecki, S. L. (2009). Pain and sedation in critical care. In P. Kirkwood (Ed.) AACN’s Critical Care Nursing Manual. (Chapter 4).  Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier.

Siedlecki, S. L. (March 2009). Racial variations in response to music in an African American and Caucasian sample of patients with chronic-non-malignant pain. Journal of Pain  Management Nursing, 10, 14-21.

Siedlecki, S. L. (April, 2009). Racial variation in response to music in a sample of African-American and Caucasian chronic pain patient. Currents: Pain Management News and Research.

Wynd, C.A. (2009). The TriService Nursing Research Program health promotion  portfolio: Studies funded since 1992. Monograph, TriService Nursing Research Program, Bethesda, Maryland.

Zori, S. & Morrison, B. (2009). Critical thinking in nurse managers (CNE series). Nursing Economic$, 27(2)75-98.

2010

Chui S., & DiMarco, M. (2010). A comparison of two developmental screening tools to use with homeless children, Journal of Pediatric Health Care.

Crowe, M.L. (2010).  Allocation of health care resources at the point of care.  The Journal of  Legal Medicine, 31, 455-465.

DiMarco, M., Ludington, S., & Menke, E. (2010). Access/utilization of dental care by homeless children. Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved. 
  
Kim-Godwin, Y.S., Baek, H.C., & Wynd, C.A. (2010). Factors influencing professionalism in nursing among Korean-American registered nurses. Journal of Professional Nursing, 26, 242-249.

Sharpnack, P., Quinn Griffin, M.T., Benders, A., & Fitzpatrick, J. (2010). Spiritual and alternative healthcare practices of the Amish.  Holistic Nursing Practice, 24, 64-72.


2011

Modic, B. B., Kozak, A., Siedlecki, S. L., Nowak, D., Parella, D., Morris, M. P., Braun, L., Schwam, S., & Bibiob, S. (2011). Do we know what our patients with diabetes are eating in the hospital? Diabetes Spectrum, 2492), 100-106.

Nicholson, M., Morrison, B. & Pollard, M. (2011). Simulation in nursing staff development: A concept analysis. Journal for Nurses in Staff Development, 27(2), 81-89.

Serenko, A., Morrison, B., & Suresky, J. (2010). Urinary incontinence and sexual function in  premenopausal women. International Journal of Urological Nursing, 4(2), 80-85. DOI:  10.1111/j.1749-771X.2010.01098.x.

Sharpnack, P., Quinn-Griffin, M., Benders, A., & Fitzpatrick, J. (2011). Self-transcendence and spiritual well-being in the Amish,  Journal of Holistic Nursing, 29, 91-97. Electronically published August 3, 2010, DOI 10.1177/0898010110378043.

Viola, J., Beeson, R., Wilkinson-Meyer, J. et al. (2011, January).  The difference is critical: Successful educator methodologies in accelerated nursing programs from the students' perspective. StudentNurseJourney.com. Retrieved January 25, 2011 from http://www.snjourney.com/Newsletter/Articles/DiffIsCritical.htm  



Awards, Honors, Certifications, Degree Completions, and Other Activities

2008

Baker, Janet, awarded $5,000 from the Breen School of Nursing Strawbridge Fund to pursue her doctor of nursing practice at Case Western Reserve University.

Baker, Janet, successfully completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice thesis entitled Nursing informatics curriculum integration, Case Western Reserve University in June 2008. 

Bofinger, Becky, received the Virginia Olsavsky Mentorship Award from Iota Psi Chapter of  Sigma Theta Tau International, May 2008.

Bofinger, Becky, and Rizk, Karen, were promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor in April  2008.

Crowe, Mary Lind, served as visiting faculty touring nurse managed community clinics, Catholic University School of Nursing, Santiago, Chile, October 2008.

Crowe, Mary Lind, Invited Speaker at the Nursing Section XVII Congreso Chileno de  Cancerologia Programa XI Journadas de Enfermia Oncologia, Vina Del Mar, Chile,  October 2008.

Sharpnack, Patricia, awarded $5,000 from the Breen School of Nursing Strawbridge Fund to pursue her doctor of nursing practice at Case Western Reserve University.

2009

Crowe, Mary Lind, developed photographic exhibition entitled, “Hands,” an exploration of the esthetic of nursing knowledge expressed in the hands of patients receiving and students providing nursing care, permanent installation in the hallway of the Breen School of Nursing, Mullen Building, 3rd floor.  

Crowe, Mary Lind, submitted art exhibit entitled, “Healing Hands,” for publication in the Ursuline College art and literature magazine, Inscape, November 2009.

Duber, Carol, successfully completed the American Association of Critical Care Nursing examination for Critical Care certification in August 2008.

Saunders, Mary Alice, and Cannarella, Jackie, (posthumously) received the Tribute to  Excellence in Diversity Award, presented to members of the Ursuline College community who encourage, embrace, promote, and celebrate diversity.  They were honored during the 2009 Tribute 2 Excellence Award Brunch on February 7, 2009.

Saunders, Mary Alice, successfully completed the post-graduate certification in Diversity Management from Cleveland State University in May 2009.

Sharpnack, Patricia, successfully completed the National League for Nursing Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) examination in December 2008.

Sharpnack, Patricia, successfully completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice thesis entitled "Self-transcendence, spiritual well-being, spiritual practices and alternative health-care practices of the Amish", Case Western Reserve University in May 2009.

2010

Crowe, Mary Lind, received 2nd place in the American College of Legal Medicine 2010 Hoffman Student Bioethics Writing Competition for her paper entitled: "Allocation of Health Care Resources at the Point of Care: An Ethical Dilemma for Health Care Providers."  She will receive a certificate and a $500 check and her paper will be reviewed for possible publication in the Journal of Legal Medicine. 

Schaefer, Beverly, is working with the Nursing Education NR 639 class to design an entire curriculum as part of a $200,000 grant project to teach STNA’s advanced skills in partnership with the VNA of Cleveland.  The project includes 6 modules that are being designed by 6 students in the course including interactive instruction made available to the students via CD-ROM via Captivate programs. The project is in conjunction with two community partners, Lorain County Community College and the Auburn Career Center.  

Sharpnack, Patricia, received the 2010 Virginia Olsavsky Mentoring Award, Iota Psi Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International, Ursuline College.

Sharpnack, Patricia, received certification as a Nurse Executive- Advanced from the American  Nurse Credentialing Center (December 2010).

2011

Baker, Janet. (2011, January). Certified as a Nurse Educator by the National League for Nursing.

Baker, Janet. (2011, April).  Distinguished Nursing Alumnae Award, Ursuline College.

Baker, Janet. (2011, June).  Virginia Olsavsky Mentorship Award, Iota Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International.

Funded Grants

2008

Mayo, M.M. (2008). Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), funded project for “Advanced Education in Nursing Traineeships,” $27,542.00 (7-1-07 to 6-30-08) – to cover tuition and fees for MSN students.

Wynd, C.A. (2008). Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), funded project for “Advanced Education in Nursing Traineeships,” $31,508.00 (7-1-08 to 6-30-09) – to cover tuition and fees for MSN students.

2009

Riley, P., Sharpnack, P., Rogers, K., Baker, J., & Flanagan, K. (2009). Bruening Foundation Funding, (12-31-08 to 1-31-10), funded project for upgrading the nursing skills lab with simulation equipment, $ 50,000.

Wynd, C.A. (2009). American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and Robert Wood Johnson (RWJ), (9-1-09 to 8-31-10), funded project for “New Careers in Nursing,” $ 100,000; provides 10 - $ 10,000 scholarships to accelerated BSN students who are from underrepresented populations.

Wynd, C.A. (2009). Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), (7-1-09 to 6-30-10); funded project for “Advanced Education in Nursing Traineeships (AENT),” $ 45,878; covers tuition and fees for MSN students.

Wynd, C.A. (2009). Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), funded project for “Faculty Nurse Loan Program (FNLP),” $ 75,504 (7-1-09 to 6-30-10); provides tuition loan monies to MSN students pursuing nursing education as major; allows student loan forgiveness if student graduates and becomes employed as nurse faculty.

2010

Holloway, J. (2010, July 1). Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration. Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students. Funded: $136,024.

Holloway, J. (2010, July 1). Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration. Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students- ARRA. Funded: $89,216.

Wynd, C.A. (January 2010). American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and Robert Wood Johnson (RWJ), (9-1-10 to 8-31-11), funded project for “New Careers in Nursing,” $100,000; provides 10 - $ 10,000 scholarships to accelerated BSN students who are from underrepresented populations (this is year 2 of funding).

Wynd, C.A. (June 2010).  Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), (7-1-10 to 6-30-11); funded project for “Advanced Education in Nursing Traineeships (AENT),” $38,491; covers tuition and fees for MSN students.

Wynd, C. (2010, July 1). Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration. Nurse Faculty Loan Program. Funded: $279,202.


2011

Holloway, J. (2011, July 1). Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration. Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students. Funded: $106,856.

Wynd, C.A. (2011, 1 July).  Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), (7-1-11 to 6-30-12); funded project for “Advanced Education in Nursing Traineeships (AENT),” $18,878; covers tuition and fees for MSN students.

Wynd, C.A. (2011, 1 July).  Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), (7-1-11 to 6-30-12); funded project for “Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP),” $250,868.