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Karen L. Hessler, PhD, RN, FNP-C
Position: Associate Professor College of Health and Human Sciences School of Nursing University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado
Professional
Contact Info:
Office: (970) 215-5594
Education: May 2008
PhD in Nursing
University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences
Nursing/Research Methods
Aug. 1998
Masters of Science in Nursing
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Family Nurse Practitioner
Dec. 1995
Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Registered Nursing
Clinical Work
Experience:
January 2014 – May 2016 Sunrise Monfort Family Clinic, Evans, Colorado Family Nurse Practitioner – volunteer work to support community and FNP knowledge for educating FNPs at UNC School of Nursing. Research collaboration.
April 2011 – November 2013
Sunrise Monfort Family Clinic, Evans, Colorado Family Nurse Practitioner Community health center – FNP full range of patients including obstetrics, precepting students, both BSN and FNP from UNC School of Nursing – part-time faculty practice, grant funded FNP position.
Feb. 2002 – July 2003
Fort Collins Family Physicians, Fort Collins, Colorado
Family Nurse Practitioner
Primary care practice – patients of all ages and diagnoses
May 1998 – November 2001
Women’s Center of Western Nebraska, Scottsbluff, Nebraska
Family Nurse Practitioner/Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
Care of obstetrics and gynecologic patients of all ages, surgery first assist, and hospital admitting privileges. Extensive on call responsibilities. Full time position.
August 2000- December 2001
University of Nebraska Medical Center – Panhandle Diabetes Center
Family Nurse Practitioner
Grant Funded diabetes clinic for Hispanic and Native Americans – primary care of diabetic patients, primarily type 2 diabetes mellitus, prevention of complications, routine visits and medication management.
February 1996 – May 1999
Regional West Medical Center, Scottsbluff, Nebraska
Registered Nurse
Perinatal RN for postpartum, anetpartum, labor and delivery, nursery and neonatal intensive care unit, home care visits/community health OB, postpartum & newborn care, & charge nurse responsibilities
Professional
Academic
Work
Experience:
2013 – Present
University of Northern Colorado, School of Nursing, Greeley, Colorado
Associate Professor Tenured in 2013
August 10, 2015 to May 5, 2017– Assistant Director of Graduate Programs May 5, 2016 to May 5, 2017 – DNP Coordinator
Doctoral Research Endorsement at UNCo Graduate School through Dec. 31, 2018
2007 - 2012
University of Northern Colorado, School of Nursing Greeley, Colorado
Assistant Professor tenure-track
Family Nurse Practitioner Program
Graduate and Undergraduate lecture and clinical supervision
2002-2007
University of Northern Colorado, School of Nursing Greeley, Colorado
Lecturer
Coordination of Obstetrics Nursing
Graduate and Undergraduate lecture and clinical supervision Received tenure-track Assistant Professor position in 2007 at UNC when ABD with PhD in Nursing Research
2001-2002
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Scottsbluff, Nebraska
Lecturer/Family Nurse Practitioner
Lecture, Clinical instruction, Family Nurse Practitioner at Panhandle Diabetes Clinic
Non-
Professional
Academic
Work
Experience:
1996-1998
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Scottsbluff, Nebraska
Graduate Teaching Assistant & Graduate Research Assistant
1993-1995
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Scottsbluff, Nebraska
Undergraduate Assistant
Area of
Specialization:
Family Practice primary care, obstetrics and gynecological primary care, nursing research, pediatric obesity/overweight prevention, rural health promotion, research investigating nurse practitioner practice issues.
Research
Areas/
Interests:
Rural pediatric obesity prevention/ rural health promotion / rural culture; Cognitive Load Theory and Interactive Teaching Strategies, The Flipped Classroom in Nursing Education
Publications:
Juried:
Hessler, K. & Dunmen, K. (2017). Laboratory Prediction of Overt Diabetes in the First Trimester of Pregnancy. June 22, 2017. DOI: 10.1002/2327-6924.12479
Hessler, K. (2017). Flipping the nursing classroom: Where active learning meets technology. Jones and Bartlett Learning, Boston, MA.
Hessler, K. (2015). Flipping the classroom in nursing education. The Nurse
Practitioner; In Press. Publication out in Jan. 2016 Hessler, K. (2015). Self-efficacy and knowledge of nurse practitioners to
prevent pediatric obesity. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 11 (4), 402-408.
Henecke, L. & Hessler, K. & LaLonde, T. (2015 Jun). In-patient ambulation:
use of an ambulation platform apparatus. The Journal of Nursing Administration, 45 (6), 339-344.
Hessler, K. (2015). Initial Newborn Assessment. Western Schools,
http://www.westernschools.com/ProductDetail/pid/3611 Hessler, K. & Henderson, A. (2013, June). Interactive learning research:
Application of cognitive load theory to nursing education. International Journal of Nursing Education and Scholarship, 10 (1), 1-9.
English, N. & Hessler, K. (2013, April). Prenatal advanced care birth planning
for imperiled newborns: A model of participatory decision Making and Palliative Care. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing, 42(3), 390-399.
Hessler, K. & Siegrist, M. (2012, Feb.) Nurse practitioner attitudes and
treatment practices for pediatric overweight: How do urban and rural practitioners differ? Journal of American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 24 (2), 97-106.
Hessler, K. (2012). Primary Care Prevention of Pediatric Obesity. American
Academy of Nurse Practitioners Accredited CE program – peer reviewed CE program. Published online 4-2012. Available at: http://www.unco.edu/nhs/nines/ceu.html
Hessler, K. (2009 July, August). Physical activity behaviors of rural
preschoolers. Pediatric Nursing, 35(4), p. 246-253. Hessler, K. & Humphreys, J. (2008, April). Student evaluations: accepting
criticism for positive change. The Journal of Nursing Education, 47 (4),
p. 187-189. Leners, D., Sitzman, K. & Hessler, K. (2006). Perceptions of nursing student clinical
placement experiences. International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship, 3 (1), Article 24.
Hessler, K. & Ritchie, H. (2006). Recruitment and retention of novice faculty. Journal of Nursing Education, 45 (5), p. 150-154.
Mueller, T. & Hessler, K. (2005). Working With Your School Nurse: What General Education Teachers Should Do to Promote Educational Success for Students with Health Needs. Access at: http://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/nur/cresource.htm.
Non-Juried: Hessler, K. (2010). Excelsior College Examination, Nursing Research. Test
Item Writing. Hessler, K. (2007). Physical Activity Patterns of Rural Preschoolers. (PhD
Dissertation). Gross, Waltman, Murry(Hessler),& Peltzer-Rosen (1998). Education and
Partner Support Effect of Mammography Use in Hispanic Women. (Master’s Thesis)
Works in progress:
Hessler, K. (2016). The Flipped Classroom: What do the Students Have to Say? (IRB approval – data collection spring, summer, and fall 2016)
Hessler, K., Krahkne, K., Soltwisch, B. (2016). Outcomes of Poverty Simulation on Emotional Intelligence of Baccalaureate Nursing Students. (IRB application and proposal in process)
Professional
Presentations:
Juried:
2017 Hessler, K., Santiago, R. & Bergmann, J. (2017). Flipped Learning 3.0: I don’t need no stinking certification! International Webinar sponsored
by Flipped Global Network. URL: https://youtu.be/LuhKxSKLk48 2017 Schams, K. Snyder, A., Hessler, K., Zeller, D., Caywood, K. (April 22,
2017). Learning Together, Combining Undergraduate and Graduate Simulated Learning. Accepted to Western Institute of Nursing.
2016 Snyder, A. Dunemn, K., Hessler, K. Milbrath, G. (April 16, 2016). Enhancing Care of Rural Adults Across Transitions of Care with
Academic Practice Partnerships. National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty Conference, Seattle, Washington.
2016 Hessler, K. (Oct. 3, 2016) Flipping the Nursing Classroom: Where
Interactive Learning Meets Technology. Webinar presentation sponsored by Jones and Bartlett Learning. URL: https://youtu.be/Xv1SZZsC-vU
2015 Hessler, K. (Nov. 5, 2015) Flipping the Nursing Classroom: Where
Interactive Learning Meets Technology. Webinar sponsored by Jones and Bartlett Learning. URL: https://youtu.be/PldzpdY0lYc
2014 Hessler, K. & Johnson, K. (Summer, 2014). The Flipped Classroom in
Nursing Education: Creating and Intentional Instruction Environment. Rocky Mountain Nurse Educators Conference, Breckenridge, CO. (Invited 4-hour training pre-session)
2014 Hessler, K. & Johnson, K. (Spring, 2014). Experiencing the Flipped
Classroom: Planning for Success & Avoiding the Pitfalls. National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Educators Annual Conference, Denver, CO.
2013 Hessler, K. & Johnson, K. (Spring, 2013). Experiencing the Flipped
Classroom. University of Northern Colorado, CETL Faculty Forum, Greeley, CO.
2013 Hessler, K. & Henderson. Interactive Learning Research: Applying
Cognitive Load to Nursing Education. 24th Annual Rocky Mountain Research and Evidence-Based Practice Symposium, Denver, CO.
2012 Hessler, K. & Rojas, D. Service Learning – Helping our Students Help
Others. 24th Annual Nurse Educators Conference in the Rockies, Breckenridge, Colorado.
2012 Hessler, K. & Henderson, A. Interactive Learning Research: How do
Traditional and Interactive Methods Compare? 24th Annual Nurse Educators Conference in the Rockies, Breckenridge, Colorado.
2011 Hessler, K. Nursing Professional Panel, Nursing Research Day,
Medical Center of the Rockies, Loveland, Colorado. 2011 Hessler, K. & Henderson, A. Cognitive Load Theory in Nursing
Education: A Study of Interactivity. Peer reviewed poster presentation at Rocky Mountain Nurse Educators Conference, Breckenridge, CO.
2010 Hessler, K. Nurse Practitioner Attitudes and Treatment Practices for
Pediatric Overweight: How Do Urban and Rural Practitioners Differ? Sigma Theta Tau: Zeta Omicron Chapter, Loveland, Colorado.
2009 Hessler, K. Creating Interactive Power Point Tutorials. National
Institute for Nursing Education and Scholarship Fall Faculty Development, UNC, Greeley, CO
2007 Hessler, K., Henderson, A. & Merrill, A. Pre-session Workshop: Pump
Up Your Power Point. International Rocky Mountain Nurse Educators Conference, Breckenridge, CO
2006 Hessler, K. Evidence Based Nursing Practice. Colorado Student
Nurses Association State Convention Meeting, 2006, Denver, CO. 2006 Barlow, S. & Hessler, K. Current Evidence Based Practice in
Childhood Obesity Prevention and Treatment. 2nd Annual Evidence Based Nursing Practice Conference, Greeley, CO.
2006 Hessler, K., Henderson, A. & Merrill, A. Creating Interactive Power
Point Tutorials. International Rocky Mountain Nurse Educators Conference, Breckenridge, CO.
2005 Hessler, K. Nursing Theory in Practice: Bridging the Practice-Theory
Gap. North Colorado Medical Center Nurse Scholars Meeting, May 2005, Greeley, CO.
2005 Koeckeritcz, J., Henderson, A., Hessler, K., Merrill, A. Increasing
Interactivity in the Classroom: Teaching Strategies for Infrared Devices. 23rd Annual Nursing and Technology Conference, Atlanta, GA.
2005 Hessler, K. Nursing Theory in Practice. Guest Lecturer, University of
Northern Colorado Graduate Theory Course Nursing 600. 2004 Koeckeritcz, J., Hessler, K. & Ritchie, H. Increasing Interactivity in the
Classroom: Applications for Infrared Devices. International Rocky Mountain Nurse Educators Conference
Non Juried:
2017 Hessler, K. (Spring 2017). Flipped Learning: What do the Students Have to Say? University of Northern Colorado – Center for Education, Teaching and Learning, Greeley, CO.
2017 Hessler, K. & Yestness, N. (Spring, 2017). A Model for Flipped Learning:
What it is Anyway? University of Northern Colorado – Center for Education, Teaching and Learning, Greeley, CO.
2016 Hessler, K. & Cuthbertson, W. (Fall 2016). Faculty Teaching Strategies.
University of Northern Colorado – Center for Education, Teaching and Learning, Greeley, CO.
2016 Cuthbertson, W. & Hessler, K. (Fall 2016). Faculty Assignment
Showcase: Sharing Successful Assignments. University of Northern Colorado – Center for Education, Teaching and Learning, Greeley, CO.
2016 Hessler, K. & Weil, J. (Spring 2016). So, You Want to Write a Book….
University of Northern Colorado – Center for Education, Teaching and Learning, Greeley, CO.
2016 Hessler, K. (Spring 2016). Online Teaching Faculty Forum: Tips and
Tricks of the Trade. University of Northern Colorado – Center for Education, Teaching and Learning, Greeley, CO.
2016 Clinebell, J., BovairdAbbo, K., Cuthertson, W., Hessler, K., Ku, H. &
Weddington, M. (Spring 2016). Sensitive Topics of Discussion in the College Classroom. University of Northern Colorado – Center for Education, Teaching and Learning, Greeley, CO.
2015 Hessler, K. (Fall 2015). Interactive Teaching Strategies. University of
Northern Colorado – Graduate Teaching Academy, Greeley, CO. 2015 Bovaird-Abbo, K, Hessler, K. & Oravitz, M. (Fall 2015). Just Ask:
Enriching Evaluation Through Face-to-Face Student Feedback. University of Northern Colorado – Center for Education Teaching and Learning, Greeley, CO.
2015 Hessler, K. & Weil, J. (Spring 2015). Starting a Faculty Writing Group.
University of Northern Colorado – Center for Education Teaching and Learning, Greeley, CO.
2014 Hessler, K. & Matchett, N. (Fall, 2014). Tech Tips for Faculty:
Improving Your Teaching One App at a Time. University of Northern Colorado – Center for Education Teaching & Learning, Greeley, CO.
2014 Hessler, K. (Fall, 2014). Helpful Apps for the School Nurse. National
School Nurses Association Meeting, Loveland, CO. (invited podium) 2014 Hessler, K. & Hutchinson, S. (Fall, 2014). Faculty Peer Review of
Teaching: Lessons Learned. University of Northern Colorado – Monfort College of Business, Greeley, CO. (invited faculty presentation)
2012 Hessler, K. Evidence Based Assessment of the Female Patient.
University of Northern Colorado Guest Lecture, Advanced Physical Assessment.
2012 Hessler, K. Evidence Based Prenatal Care. University of Northern
Colorado Guest Lecture, Nursing of Obstetrics and Women’s Health. 2011 Hessler, K. Maximizing Student Learning Using Cognitive Load
Theory. The Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning Graduate Assistant for Graduate Student Professional Development
Program 2004 Hessler, K. Women’s Health Promotion Lecture. University of Northern
Colorado Guest lecturer health promotion content BSN program, Nursing 345.
2004 Hessler, K. Rural Nursing. University of Northern Colorado, Guest
lecturer health promotion content BSN program, Nursing 345. 2003 Hessler, K. Women’s Health Promotion Lecture. University of Northern
Colorado, Nursing 345. 2001 Hessler, K. Osteoporosis Update Information. Panhandles Diabetes
Group, Scottsbluff, NE. 1998 Hessler, K. Contraception. Junior/Senior High Students. Hessler, K. Infertility. BSN Students. Hessler, K. Getting Your Period. Junior High Students. Hessler, K. Osteoporosis. Scottsbluff Business and Professional
Women’s Assembly & Diabetes Support Group, Scottsbluff, NE. 1998 Hessler, K. Education and Partner Support Effect of Mammography
Use in Hispanic Women. Graduate Research Presentation.
Projects:
Funded Grant Applications: Hessler, K. (2013 - 2015). Laboratory Prediction of Overt Diabetes in
Underserved Pregnant Women. University of Northern Colorado Provost Faculty Grant Fund. Accepted for funding Fall 2012. ($10,000).
Hessler, K. (2010). Educating and Encouraging Nurse Practitioners to
Implement Pediatric Obesity Prevention Practices. University of Northern Colorado PRISM project. Accepted for Funding May 2010.
Hessler, K. (2008). Provider Attitudes and Treatment of the Overweight & Obese Pediatric Patients. University of Northern Colorado Provost Grant Fund Award. Accepted for Funding, December 2008. ($6,000).
Hessler, K. (2008). Provider Attitudes and Treatment of the Overweight or
Obese Pediatric Patient. University of Northern Colorado PRISM project. Accepted for funding, April 2008.
Hessler, K. (2007). Physical Activity Patterns of Rural Northwestern Colorado Preschoolers. American Academy of Nurse Practitioners – Foundation. Accepted for funding July 2007. ($2000)
Hessler, K. (2006). Evidence Based Practice in Childhood Obesity. University of Northern Colorado SPARC Small grant speaker/mentor proposal. Accepted for funding Jan. 2006.
Hessler, K. (2006). Evidence Based Practice in Childhood Obesity. University of Northern Colorado SPARC Small grant speaker/mentor proposal. Accepted for funding Jan. 2006.
Hessler, K. (2005). Prevention Practices of Rural and Urban Well-Child Health-
Care Providers. University of Northern Colorado PRISM project grant proposal – Accepted for funding, June 2005.
Submitted – unfunded Hessler, K. (2011). The Culture of Nursing Education: A Critical Review of
Business as Usual. Robert Wood Johnson Nurse Faculty Scholars Program, Submitted Feb., 2011.
Hessler, K. (2006). Physical Activity of Rural Preschoolers. Robert Wood
Johnson Dissertation Grant Proposal, submitted May 2006. Hessler, K. (2006). Obesity Prevention Practices of Nurse Practitioners. Sigma
Theta Tau / American Nurse’s Association Grant proposal, submitted May 2006.
Roehrs, C., Hessler, K. & Humphreys, J. (2006). Addressing the Faculty and
Clinical Nursing Shortage Through Academia: The Clinical Scholar Model. FIPSE Grant, submitted May 2006
Hessler, K. (2005). Rural Nurse Practitioner Well-Child Obesity Prevention.
NRSA Grant, Re-submitted 08-05. Hessler, K. (2004). Rural Nurse Practitioner Well-Child Obesity Prevention.
NRSA Grant, Submitted 12-04. Hessler, K. (2004). Experiences of Novice Nursing Faculty. SPARC proposal.
Professional
Consultation:
Nurse Planner for Audio Digest – CE specialty program 2009-Present Expert Clinical Legal Witness – Martin – Conklin C.P. 2009-2010 Reviewer for Journal of Nursing Education and Scholarship – ongoing Reviewer for Journal of Nursing Education and Technology - ongoing Reviewer of Mosby Publications – ongoing Reviewer for Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins – ongoing Reviewer for Pediatric Nursing Journal - ongoing Reviewer for Journal of American Academy of Nurse Practitioners - ongoing Reviewer for Pearson Publications - ongoing
Professional National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties 2005 - present
Association
Participation:
Active Member, no current committees National Membership
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners 1998 – present Active Member, no current committees National Membership
Association of Women’s Health Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses Association 2003 – present 2013 - Northern Colorado Chapter Director National Membership
Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Society 1999 – present Member - Service as Awards Coordinator 2008 Membership Alpha Kappa Chapter-at-Large
Colorado Nurse Practitioner Coalition 2006, 2007, 2008, 2013, 2014, 2015 Active Member, no current committees State of Colorado Membership
Colorado Rural Health Association 2004 – present Active Member, no current committees State Membership
Rural Health Care Association 2004 – present Active Member, no current committees National Membership
Community
Service:
2014-2016 Family Nurse Practitioner Volunteer Sunrise Monfort Family Clinic – 8-10 hours of week of volunteer service. 9News Health Fair
2012 - Present Family Nurse Practitioner Volunteer 9News Health Fair Weld County Project Connect – Community Health Fair Global Refugee Center – Community Health Fair Medical Center of the Rockies – Healthy U – Community Health Fair – Organization of FNP Student Volunteers
2012 - present University of Northern Colorado, Volunteer PhD Nurse Researcher Collaborative Research with Medical Center of the Rockies
2009-2010
Expert Witness for Denver-based Legal Firm: John L. Conklin, ESQ.
2009-2010 PVHS Evidence Based Practice Nursing Committee - Committee Member
2009-2010 PVHS Nursing Research Committee - Committee Member
2005 – 2008 NCMC/UNC Evidence Based Nursing Conference Planning Committee Greeley, Colorado
2006, 2007 AWHONN Conference Planning Committee Colorado/Wyoming Chapters
2006 National Student Nurse’s Association Keynote speaker (Colorado chapter) Denver, Colorado
2003 – 2009 Volunteer Parish Nurse – Cornerstone Baptist Nurse Windsor, Colorado
2005 NCMC Theory-Practice Connection (Teaching NCMC nurses about theory in preparation for Magnet Status Review) – Speaker at Professional Nursing Organization Meeting Greeley, Colorado
2003-2005 Women’s Health Forum Conference: Board of Directors UCN - Greeley, Colorado
2003 Student Nurse’s Association Faculty Sponsor UNC Greeley, Colorado
1-2002 – 7-2003 Family Nurse Practitioner Practice Fort Collins, Colorado
2001-2002 Nurse Practitioner/Diabetes Educator – Panhandle Diabetes Outreach Clinic for Hispanic and Native Americans UNMC – Scottsbluff, Nebraska
1999-2002 DOVES Board Member and Secretary (Battered women and children’s shelter) Scottsbluff, Nebraska
1992-1994 Volunteer Emergency Medical Technician Kit Carson County, Colorado
University
Service:
2017 School of Nursing Committees: Graduate Leadership Team Chair (Spring)
GCO, NFSO NHS Program Review Committee CETL Faculty Fellow for NHS College of Natural and Health Sciences University of Northern Colorado
2016 School of Nursing Committees: Graduate Leadership Team Chair, GCO, NFSO NHS Program Review Committee CETL Faculty Fellow for NHS College of Natural and Health Sciences University of Northern Colorado
2015 Faculty Affairs Committee – Chair through spring School of Nursing – Search and Screen Committee – Chair; Graduate Leadership Team – Chair; NFSO, GCO NHS – Faculty Mentoring Program NHS Program Review Committee CETL Faculty Fellow for NHS College of Natural and Health Sciences University of Northern Colorado
2014 Faculty Affairs Committee – Chair School of Nursing – Search and Screen Committee – Chair NHS – SON Director Search and Screen Committee – Member (invited) NHS Program Review Committee CETL Faculty Fellow for NHS College of Natural and Health Sciences University of Northern Colorado
2013 Faculty Affairs Committee – Chair School of Nursing – Search and Screen Committee – Chair NHS – SON Director Search and Screen Committee – Member (invited) NHS Program Review Committee NHS Clinical Track Evaluation Committee College of Natural and Health Sciences University of Northern Colorado
2012 Volunteer Faculty Judge NHS Research Day College of Natural and Health Sciences University of Northern Colorado - School of Nursing
2011 Graduate Student Professional Development Program Education Session Maximizing Student Learning Using Cognitive Load Theory. The Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning.
2008-Present Graduate Curriculum Organization (GCO) - Committee Chair 2008-2010 College of Natural and Health Sciences University of Northern Colorado - School of Nursing
2002 – Present Faculty Affairs Committee Elected faculty affairs activities-Faculty evaluation chair 2002-2006 Additional Service on Search and Screen Committees 2010-2011 & 2012 College of Natural and Health Sciences University of Northern Colorado - School of Nursing
2008-2009 Family Nurse Practitioner Interim Coordinator (without reassigned time) College of Natural and Health Sciences University of Northern Colorado - School of Nursing
2009 Learning Management System Advisory Group University of Northern Colorado College-Wide Advisory Group University of Northern Colorado
2005-2008 North Colorado Medical Center – University of Northern Colorado Evidence Based Practice Conference – Member of Planning Committee
2006-2007 Semester II/III Curriculum Change Planning Committee Creation of obstetrics and pediatric syllabi for undergraduate curriculum revision College of Natural and Health Sciences School of Nursing University of Northern Colorado
2006-2009 Doctor of Nursing Practice Program Planning Committee Creation of DNP curriculum for implementation for UNC nursing graduate program College of Natural and Health Sciences - School of Nursing University of Northern Colorado
2007 - present CETL Advisory Board Member Service on Hiring Committee for Instructional Designer
2007/2008 College Student Recruitment & Retention Committee Policy and procedures for NHS College of Natural and Health Sciences School of Nursing - University of Northern Colorado
2006 College Policy and Procedures Committee Policy and procedures for NHS College of Natural and Health Sciences School of Nursing - University of Northern Colorado
2001 – 2008 Undergraduate Curriculum Organization Committee Chair – CO Nursing Process Task Force Committee College of Natural and Health Sciences School of Nursing - University of Northern Colorado
2001 – 2006 Implementation Committee Subdivision of Nursing Faculty Student Organization College of Natural and Health Sciences School of Nursing - University of Northern Colorado
2004 – 2006 Skills Lab Coordinator Ordering and stocking skills lab supplies for all semesters College of Natural and Health Sciences School of Nursing - University of Northern Colorado
2004-2006 Faculty recognition Committee – Chair College of Natural and Health Sciences School of Nursing - University of Northern Colorado
2001 – present Nursing Faculty Student Organization SON – Student organization meetings College of Natural and Health Sciences School of Nursing - University of Northern Colorado
Graduate
Student
Committees:
Comprehensive Examination Committees
2017 – Lauren Burke – Screening for Type 2 Diabetes after Gestational Diabetes (chair)
2017 – Heidi Roschinger – Co-existing Depression and Congestive Heart Failure (member)
2017 – Sarah Welchert – Long-Acting Reversible Contraception for Incarcerated Women (member)
2017 – Jason Sondergoth – Rural Family Nurse Practitioner Practice: Barriers and Challenges (co-chair with Deters)
2015 – Stacey Williams – Migraines in Primary Care (chair)
2015 – Doug DeJoseph – Climate Change and Health Effects (chair)
2015 – Tiffany Jorgensen – Treatment of Pre-Diabetes in Primary Care (chair)
2015 – Jennifer Barden – Diabetes in Primary Care (chair)
2015 – Courtney Goetz – Contraception Options for Primary Care (chair)
2015 – Stephanie Olsen – Culturally Care of the LGBT Patient (chair)
2014 - Jessica Skomp – Care of the Rural Hypertensive Patient (chair)
2014 – Lindsay Bennett – Vitamin D: The Sunshine Vitamin (chair)
2014 – Arian Hilsendager – Improving Family Planning for Hispanic Women (chair)
2014 – Les Adams – Asthma in Primary Care: Education & Barriers (chair)
2014 – James Sampson – Autism Screening: What does the Family Practitioner
Need to Know? (chair)
2014 – Tricia Goshen – Palliative Care in Primary Care (Chair)
2014 – Jody Holthouser – Accutane: Primary Care Use of a Complicated Medication (chair)
2014 – Patricia Stolz – Asthma Action Plan – Evidence Based Application
2013 Kimberly Rowell – Prevention of Pediatric Obesity in the Primary Care Clinic (chair)
2013 Anarisa Grush – Postpartum Depression Screening within the Primary Care Setting (chair)
2013 Amanda Aguilar –Type 2 Diabetes Management: Bridging the Gap within the Rural Primary Care Setting (chair)
2013 Hebah Refaat – Primary Care Practice Management of the Congestive Heart Failure Patient (chair)
2013 Krista Plate – Depression Screening in Primary Care (chair)
2013 Marian Cabezas – Prescription Drug Addiction: A Problem Created (chair)
2013 Brittany Sater – Establishing a BRCA Risk Assessment Program in a Rural Setting (member)
2012 Megan Auer – Brief Interventions for Treating the Obese Adult within Primary Care (chair)
2012 Lonnie Moch – Management of Chronic Pain in the Primary Care Setting (chair)
2012 Adrian D’Angelo – Evidence Based Care for Asthma and Allergies (chair)
2012 Beverly Riggio – Nurse Practitioner Care of the Oncology Patient (chair)
2012 Lisa Duggan – Sleep and Obesity Prevention (chair)
2011 Nancy Reno – Group Prenatal Visits for Somali Women. (chair)
2011 Cara Denney – Childhood Obesity and the Primary Care Practitioner (chair)
2011 Megan Beckmann – The Family Nurse Practitioner Run Chest Pain Clinic (chair)
2010 Lynn Kalert – Medical Marijuana – What Does the Family Nurse Practitioner Need to Know? (chair)
2010 Laura Waters – Infertility in Advanced Maternal Age – Impact on the Primary Care Practitioner. (chair)
2010 Jennie Knob – Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in the Traumatic Birth Experience (chair)
2010 Lacey Stewart – Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioners and Diabetes Care Health Fair (member)
2010 Rita Stern – End of Life Care and The Legacy Project (member)
2010 Hui-Hang Huang – Prevention of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Spectrum Disorders in Primary Care (chair)
2009 Melinda (Mossman) Redfield - Intrapartum and Postpartum Depression (chair)
2009 Melanie Crow – Gestational Diabetes Follow-up Care and Treatment (chair)
2009 Julie Deters – Care of the Injured Soldier (chair)
2009 Susana Nedom – Depression and Pregnancy (member)
2009 Erin Stalker – Drug Use/Abuse During Pregnancy (chair)
2008 Gretchen Halker – Immunization Education in Primary Care Setting (chair)
Spring 2008 Jennifer Davis – Spirituality Assessment in the Primary Care Setting (chair)
2008 Erika Greenberg – Sexual Health and Chronic Illness. (chair)
2008 Laura Brannigan – Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Treatment (chair)
2008 Lisa McConnell – Prevention of Skin Cancers in the Adolescent Population (chair)
2008 Myka Fischer – Migraines and the Primary Care NP (chair)
2008 Autumn Martin – Chronic Illness in the Primary Care Practice NP (member)
2008 Jackie Britton – Perceptions of Caring Behaviors and How They Impact Care of Trauma Patients (member)
2008 Laurie Landolt – Hypertension Treatment and Prevention (chair)
2008 Pamela Franks – The Aging Spinal Cord Injury Patient (member)
2007 Julie Hirman – Primary Care of the Cardiac Patient (chair)
2006, Jessica Kershaw, Nurse Practitioners in Post-operative Units, (member)
2006, Tonya Unrein Marrs , HPV Vaccine-Giardasil, (member)
PhD Dissertation Committees
2017 – Lisa Zenoni – Doctoral Committee Member
2017 – Melissa Coleman – Doctoral Committee Research Advisor
2017 – Misty Smith – Doctoral Research Advisor
2015 – Brandi Venvertloh – Doctoral Committee Member
2014 – Michael Aldridge – Doctoral Committee Member
2012 -- Cassandra Eng, Doctoral Committee Member
2008 -- Margie Gilmon, Doctoral Committee Member
2007 -- Sherrill Smith, Doctoral Committee Member
DNP-Capstone Committees:
2017 – Elizabeth (Betsy) Shedd – Autism Screening in Primary Care (Research Advisor)
2017 – Kimberly Lindeken – Care of Chronic Pain Patients in Primary Care (Research Advisor)
2017 – Margaret (Maggie) Heath – HIV and Cardiac Markers (Research Advisor)
2017 – Natalie Sheehan – Care of the First Trimester Patient with Pregnancy Loss – (Research Advisor)
2017 – Amanda Vignaroli – Rural Pediatric Obesity Treatment Practices (member)
2016 – Michael Bregenzer – Evaluation of a Hospital Based Diabetes Prevention Program (member)
2016 – Jennifer Boxberger – Aspirin Prophylaxis for Cardiac Patients in Primary Care (member)
2016 – Emily Morse – Collegiate Group Contraception Education (member)
2015 – Nenna Nwizu – Obesity Treatment in Primary Care (Research Advisor)
2015 – Linda Kottman – Primary Care Breast Cancer Screening and Referral (member)
2015 – Lorrie Henecke – Patient Safety Video Surveillance System Implementation (member)
2014 – Patricia Stoltz – Effectiveness of Written Action Plans for School-Aged Children with Asthma – Co-chair with K. Dunemn
2014 – Denise Green - Addressing Adherence to Bisphosphonate Medication Using a Systems- Based Approach.(member)
2014 – Colleen Butler – Components of a Formal Mentoring Program for Rural
Nurse Practitioners. (Member)
2013 – Nancy McGee, Committee Member
2013 – Denise Green, Increasing Compliance of Osteoporosis Medication Adherence, Committee Member
Master’s Thesis Committees
2017 Jennifer Wenning, Experiences of Hispanic Women with Pregnancy in the United Sates.
2012 Paula Clark, Hispanic Women’s Experience with Gestational Diabetes
2011 Erin Cummins, Nursing Student Caring Behaviors During a High-Fidelity Simulation
2010 Lauri Saki, Sim-man and Nursing Process.
Teaching: 2017 – Associate Professor of Nursing Courses Taught: NURS 645 – Health Care of Families – II (oriented new faculty) NURS 640 – Health Care of Families – I (oriented new faculty) NURS 796 – DNP Capstone NURS 685 – DNP Practicum
2016 – Associate Professor of Nursing
Courses Developed for online: NURS 624 – Health Promotion & Disease Prevention for the APRN NURS 613 – Health Assessment for APRNs Courses Taught: NURS 645 – Health Care of Families – II NURS 624 – Health Promotion and Disease Prevention – DNP/FNP NURS 680 – Advanced Practice Role Practicum (FNP) NURS 640 – Health Care of Families – I NURS 796 – DNP Capstone NURS 685 – DNP Practicum
2015 – Associate Professor of Nursing
Courses Developed: NURS 200 – Women’s Health Care Courses Taught: NURS 797 – Dissertation Research Proposal Seminar III (new prep) NURS 624 – Health Promotion and Disease Prevention – DNP/FNP (new prep) NURS 645 – Health Care of Families – II NURS 382 - Patient Centered Care Concepts Across the Lifespan (summer) NURS 383 – Current Issues in Health Care
2014, Associate Professor of Nursing
Courses Developed: NURS 382 – Patient Centered Care Concepts Across the Lifespan NURS 383 – Current Issues in Health Care Courses Taught: NURS 382 – Patient-Centered Care Concepts Across the Lifespan (Summer & Fall) NURS 383 – Current Issues in Health Care (summer) NURS 640 – Health Care of Families I (spring – didactic and clinical) NURS 606 – Research and Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing (Spring) NURS 780 – The Professorial Role (spring) CETL Faculty Fellow Release of (3) in Fall
2013, Associate Professor of Nursing
Courses Taught:
NURS 610 – Advance Physical Assessment (fall) NURS 645 – Health Care of Families II (fall) NURS 312 – Physical Assessment (fall) NURS 640 – Health Care of Families I (spring) NURS 335 – Semester 3 Core – Research/EBP/Teaching Strategies (spring) Clinical Faculty Practice at Sunrise Monfort Family Clinic – 16 hours/week – FNP
student preceptor in spring + 8/week hours throughout the summer
2012, Assistant Professor of Nursing
Courses Taught:
NURS 645 – Health Care of Families II (fall) NURS 312 – Physical Assessment (fall) NURS 640 – Health Care of Families I (spring) NURS 680 – FNP Practicum (spring) Clinical Faculty Practice at Sunrise Monfort Family Clinic – 16 hours/week – FNP student preceptor in fall and spring + 16 hours throughout the summer
Courses Developed:
NURS 624 – Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
2011, Assistant Professor of Nursing
Courses Taught:
NURS 645 – Health Care of Families II (fall) NURS 312 – Physical Assessment (fall) NURS 640 – Health Care of Families I (spring) NURS 680 – FNP Practicum (spring) NURS 435 – Foundations IV (Leadership RN-BSN) (summer) NURS 335 – Foundations II (Research & Education, RN-BSN) (summer) Clinical Faculty Practice at Sunrise Monfort Family Clinic – 16 hours/week – FNP student preceptor in fall and spring + 16 hours throughout the summer
2010, Assistant Professor of Nursing
Courses Taught:
NURS 645 – Health Care of Families II (fall) NURS 312 – Physical Assessment (summer and fall) NURS 640 – Health Care of Families I (spring) NURS 680 – FNP Practicum (spring) NURS 435 – Foundations IV (Leadership RN-BSN) (summer) PRISM – Reassigned research time (Fall & Spring)
2009, Assistant Professor of Nursing
Courses Taught: NURS 645 – Health Care of Families II (fall) NURS 600 – Nursing Theory NURS (fall) NURS 312 – Physical Assessment (summer and fall) NURS 605 – Nursing Research (spring) NURS 640 – Health Care of Families I (spring) NURS 680 – FNP Practicum (spring) NURS 435 – Foundations IV (Leadership RN-BSN) (summer) NURS 464 – Professional Roles for RNs (summer)
2008, Assistant Professor of Nursing
Courses Taught:
NURS 645 – Health Care of Families II (Fall) NURS 640 – Health Care of Families I (Spring) NURS 600 – Nursing Theory (Fall) NURS 680 – FNP Practicum (Spring & Summer) NURS 312 – Physical Assessment (Fall & Summer) PRISM – Reassigned research time (Fall & Spring)
2007, Assistant Professor of Nursing
Courses Taught: OB – Second Semester Coordinator NURS 640 – Family Nurse Practitioner: Care of Families I NURS 645 – Health Care of Families II NURS 600 – Advanced Nursing Theory NURS 312 – Physical Assessment NURS 365 – Childbearing families (Fall and Spring) NURS 605 – Graduate Nursing Research NURS 328 – RN-BSN Physical Health Assessment
2006, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing
Courses Taught: OB – Second Semester Coordinator Spg -NURS 328 Nursing Health Assessment for RNs – online (4) (2 sections) Spg - PRISM Project development of faculty research project (6) Sum - NURS 312 Nursing Health Assessment (3) Sum - NURS 314 Nursing Health Assessment Lab Coordinator (2) Fall - NURS 365 Health of Childbearing Families (3) Fall – NURS 312 Nursing Health Assessment (3) Fall - NURS 600 Graduate Nursing Theory (3) Fall - Semester 2 – OB coordinator (1)
Courses Developed:
Online section of Nursing 600
2005, Lecturer, School of Nursing
Courses Taught: OB – Second Semester Coordinator NURS 310 Foundations of Professional Practice NURS 312 Health Assessment Lecture (summer and fall) Coordinate 2nd degree NURS 314 Health Assessment Practicum NURS 365 Health of Childbearing Families NURS 364 Practicum Health Childbearing Families NURS 384 Med/Surg Pediatric Practicum @ PVH NURS 328 Physical Assessment for RN’s (RN-BSN) NURS 385/386 Med/Surg Pediatrics Coordinate 2nd degree
2004, Lecturer, School of Nursing
Courses Taught: NURS 310 Foundations of Professional Practice I NURS 312 Health Assessment Lecture (1) NURS 314 Health Assessment Practicum NURS 365 Health of Childbearing Families/ Coordinate 2nd degree
NURS 364 Practicum Health of Childbearing Families NURS 385/386 Med/Surg Pediatrics Coordinate 2nd degree NURS 384 Med/Surg Pediatric Practicum 2003, Lecturer, School of Nursing Courses Taught: NURS 365 Health of Childbearing Families Coordinate 2nd degree NURS 364 Practicum Health of Childbearing Families NURS 310 Foundations of Professional Practice I (3) NURS 324 Therapeutic Interventions (4) NURS 314 Health Assessment Practicum (3) NURS 385/386 Med/Surg Pediatrics Coordinate 2nd degree NURS 356 Practicum Health of Childbearing Families 2002, Lecturer, School of Nursing
Courses Taught: NURS 355 Health of Childbearing Families Coordinate 2nd degree NURS 356 Practicum Health of Childbearing Families NURS 310 Foundations of Professional Practice I NURS 324 Therapeutic Interventions NURS 314 Health Assessment Practicum
Professional
Development
Activities:
2017 – AACN Doctoral Conference, Coronado, CA
2017 – Western Institute of Nursing Conference, Denver, CO
2016 – AACN Doctoral Conference, Fort Myers, FL
2016 – NONPF National Conference – Seattle, Washington
2015 – Flipped Learning Academy - UNC
2015 – Teaching and Learning Fair – UNC
2015 – Online Teaching and Learning Strategies
2015 – Use of Classroom Response Systems in Higher Education
2015 – Lync & Collaborate training
2015 – Just-In-Time Teaching
2015 – Enhancing Student Research Abilities
2015 – Scultz Speaker Series – Rural Nursing History
2014-present UNC Center for Education Teaching and Learning NHS Faculty Fellow
2013 – Fitzgerald’s Family Practice Pharmacology Review
2013-2015 Several teaching and research based workshops provided by CETL
Fall 2012 – Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Group – UNC Campus Faculty through CETL
Fall 2012 – Medical Center of the Rockies Research Day
Spring 2012 – Engaged Faculty Institute – CETL and Campus Compact
Spring 2012 – Write Away – writing series provided through CETL
Summer 2012 – Research Trends and Updates – CETL
Summer 2012 – 24th Annual Nurse Educators of the Rockies Conference
2011 – Present – AANPNR Member – (American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Nursing Research)
Spring 2011 – Quality Matters Training – Teaching online program
Spring 2010 to present Audio-Digest Foundation Nurse Educational Planner – Review of CEU Credit programs in Family, Pediatric, Obstetrics, Women’s Health and Psychiatric Topics for nursing CE credit.
2010 – Peer Reviewer for AANP Journal - http://www.aanp.org/publications/jaanp/peer-reviewers
Spring 2010 NINES – Faculty Development Conference
Spring 2010 – Grant Writing Workshop - SPARC
Fall 2010 PRISM Grant Award Winner
Fall 2009 NINES – Faculty Development Conference
Fall 2009 – QSEN – Quality and Safety Education for Nurses in Colorado
Spring 2009 – NINES – Faculty Development Conference
Fall 2008 PRISM Grant Award Winner
Fall 2008 Provost Faculty Research Grant
Fall 2007 Completion of Dissertation Research for PhD in Nursing from UCHSC
2005-2007 UNC Collaborative Research Group – Pediatric Obesity
2005 & 2006 – Bauer, Grant Writing Workshops – SPARC, UNC
2006 – 29th Annual L. Joseph Butterfield Perinatal Conference – CEU 16.2
2005-2006 – NCMC/UNC Evidence Based Practice Research Conference – CEU 32
2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 – Rocky Mountain Nurse Educator’s Conference – CEU
2006 – Robert Wood Johnson Foundation – Dissertation Grant Proposal submission
2006 – Sigma Theta Tau/American Nurse’s Association Research Grant Proposal Submission
2006 – FIPSE (Fund for the Improvement of Secondary Education) Grant proposal
submission
2006 - David Bauer Grant writing workshop – UNC SPARK
2006 - Dreamweaver – Creating Web-based Education Resources – CETL 2006 - PodCasting – UNC – Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning 2006 - Taming Technology – Spring Workshops – UNC Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning 2006 - Grant Writing workshop – David Bauer – Sponsored Programs at UNC SPARK 2006 – University of Northern Colorado – Ph.D. in Nursing Course work: 660 – Advanced Academic Roles (2) . 2005 – National Research Service Award Grant Application Re-submission
2005 – Perinatal Risky Business – NCMC Monfort Family Birthing Center – CEU
2005 – 23rd Annual Nursing Technology Conference, Atlanta, GA. – CEU 26
2005 - University of Colorado Health Sciences Center - Ph.D. in Nursing Course Work: 7120 Theory/Knowledge Dev. Nursing (3) 7410 Advanced Quantitative Design (3) 7713 Human Experience-Health, Illness & Healing (3) 660 Teaching Strategies in Nursing (3) 690 Nursing Ed. Seminar (Curriculum Design) (4) 2004 - National Research Service Award Grant Application Submission
2004 – SPARC – UNC small faculty grants submission and reward
2004 – Poudre Valley Hospital – Care of the Neonatal Neurological Patient
2004 - Pfizer Corporation - Litigation issues for Physicians and Nurse Practitioners Dr. Jeffries, MD, JD, Washington, DC 2004 - University of Colorado Health Sciences Center - Ph.D. in Nursing Course Work: 7300 Qualitative Empirical Research (3) 7310 Qualitative Interpretive Research (3) 7846 Research Practicum (2) 7653 Cost/Quality Outcomes: A micro-level Focus (3) 7400 Experimental Designs and analysis (3) 7714 Selected Topics in Human Experience of Health, Illness & Healing 603 (UNC elective) Teaching Strategies in Nursing (3)
2003 - University of Colorado Health Sciences Center - Ph.D. in Nursing Course Work: 7000 Philosophy of Nursing (3) 7020 Methods of Discipline Inquiry (3) 7030 Discipline of Nursing (3) 6493 Advanced Statistics (3)
2003 – Colorado Higher Education Conference – CEU 2002 – Nebraska Office of Tobacco Control and Research – “Basic Smoking Intervention Skills” – CEU 2002 – Diabetes Continuum – Denver Colorado, CEU 2001 – Banner Health Systems – Meningococcal Disease in the College Population – CEU 2001 & 2002 – Colorado Nurse Practitioner Symposium – Keystone, Colorado - CEU
2001 & 2002 – Nebraska Nurse Practitioner Association Conference – CEU
2000 – Wyoming Nurse Practitioner Association – Pharmacology Update – CEU
2000 – Regional West Medical Center 3rd Annual Surgical Symposium – CUE
1999 – Integrative Medicine Symposium - CEU
Honors and
Awards:
2017 – Flipped Learning Global Initiative Research Fellow:
http://flglobal.org/flippedresearchlabs/ 2016-2017 – DNP & Women’s and Children’s NEXUS Committees 2016-2017 – DNP Coordinator 2015 – Flipped Learning Academy – Competitive Faculty Development 2015 – NLN – Teaching and Learning Fellow Nominee 2012 – Nominee for UNC’s Inspiring Woman Award 2010 – PRISM Grant Award 2008 – Provost Faculty Research Grant Awarded 2007 – AANP Foundation Grant Award for PhD dissertation research 2006 - University of Colorado School of Nursing Scholarship Award – UCHSC –
School of Nursing
2005 – PRISM Faculty Grant Award – UNC SPARC & SON
2005 – Elsevier Teaching of the Year Nomination – Elsevier Publishing Co.
2003 – 2005 – USHSC – School of Nursing – 4.0 GPA
1999 – Sigma Theta Tau Scholarship Award – Sigma Theta Tau International – Omaha Women’s Coalition
1998 – MSN Graduation with distinction/ Dean’s honor roll – University of Nebraska Medical Center
1996 – Sigma Theta Tau International Induction – Sigma Theta Tau International
1995 – BSN Graduation with Honors/ Dean’s honor roll/ President School of Nursing student organization. – University of Nebraska Medical Center
