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Below is a sampling of the VUSN doctoral student scholarly work in this area. VUSN Student names are in bold.

 

Journals

Bahreman NT, Swoboda SM. Honoring diversity: Developing culturally competent communication skills through simulation. Journal of Nursing Education. Feb 2016:55(2):105-108. 

Graf MD. Superfoods for picky eaters. Ready, Set, Grow: Raising Healthy Kids. June/July 2016:(2):24-28. 

Hittle Gigli K, Heuer B, Manion A, Rankin A. Position statement on nurse practitioner prescriptive privileges. Journal of Pediatric Health Care. May 2016:30 (3):15A-16A. 

Hittle Gigli K, Creaden JA, Manion A. Position statement on reimbursement for nurse practitioner services. Journal of Pediatric Health Care. May 2016:30 (3):17A-18A. 

Wenner A, Hittle Gigli K. Opioid addiction in adolescents: A background and policy brief. Journal of Pediatric Health Care. Sept 2016:30 (6):606-609. 

Howe-Heyman A, Lutenbacher M. The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative as an intervention to improve breastfeeding rates: A review of the literature. Journal of Midwifery & Women’s Health. Jan 2016:61(1):77-102. 

Mickelson RS, Unertl KM, Holden RJ. Medication management: The macrocognitive workflow of older adults with heart failure. JMIR Human Factors. Sept 2016:3(2):e27. 

Hasslinger J, Sirviö S, Berggren S, Myers L, Flygare O, Tammimies K, Bölte S. A comparative randomized controlled pragmatic trial of neurofeedback and working memory training for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: Protocol. Translation Developmental Psychiatry. Mar 2016:4(1):30556. 

Skeens MA, McArthur J, Ira M, Cheifetz, CD, Randolph AG, Stanek J, Lehman L, Bajwa R. High variability in the reported management of Hepatic Veno-Occlusive Disease in children after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Biology of Blood and Marrow Transplantation. Oct 2016:22(10):1823-1828. 

Haugen MS, Landier W, Mandrell BN, Sullivan J, Schwartz C, Skeens MA, Hockenberry M. Educating families of children newly diagnosed with cancer: Insights of a Delphi Panel of Expert Clinicians from the Children's Oncology Group. Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing. Nov 2016:33(6):405-413. 

 

Presentations

Bahreman, N. Building cultural competency through simulation. Webinar presented at: Global Alliance for Nursing and Midwifery; June 2016; Baltimore MD.

Beckmann NB. Quality of life among males with adrenoleukodystrophy following hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Poster presented at: American Society of Bone Marrow Transplant and the Center for International Bone Marrow Transplant Research Tandem Meeting; Feb 2016; Honolulu HI.

Beckmann N, Kvistad W, Gilmer MJ. Benefits of animal assisted therapy in a pediatric oncology clinic. Poster presented at: International Society of psycho oncology; Oct 2016; Dublin Ireland

Boehm L. Organizational domains influencing interprofessional protocol implementation in intensive care. Invited address and/or keynote presented at: American Association of Critical Care Nurses; May 2016; New Orleans LA.

Boehm L, Hoskins A. Critical care potpourri: Delirium, PICS, and the ABCDE bundle. Workshop presented at: American Association of Critical Care Nurses; Mar 2016; Wausau WI.

Boehm L, Mion L, Dietrich M, Vasilevskis E, Wells N. Organizational domains influencing interprofessional protocol implementation in intensive care. Poster presented at: Academy of Health; June 2016; Boston MA. Also American Delirium Society; June 2016; Nashville TN.

Boehm L, Mion L, Dietrich M, Vasilevskis E, Wells N, Ivory C, Callaway-Lane C, Roumie C, Rothman R, Peroff T, Dittus R. Organizational domains influencing interprofessional protocol implementation in intensive care. Poster presented at: VA Quality Scholars Summer Institute; Aug 2016; Houston TX.

Brown A. Pain management of subcutaneous treprostinil therapy. Symposia presented at: PPHNet; Mar 2016; San Francisco CA.

Berman-Rosenzweig E, Ivy D, Brown A. Ask a Pediatrician (age infant to 11 years). Discussion Panel presented at: Pulmonary Hypertension Association; June 2016; Dallas TX.

Gabele CN. NP Bootcamp Fall 2016. Workshop presented at: Cleveland Clinic; Oct 2016; Akron OH.

Bailey WB, Hill CH, Shipman D. Heart failure management. Workshop presented at: NEA Regional APN Organization; Dec 2016; Jonesboro AR.

Hittle, Gigli K, Dietrich MS. Working conditions reported by pediatric nurse practitioner in hospital practice. Paper presented at: National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners; Mar 2016; Atlanta GA. Also poster presented at: Academy of Health; June 2016; Boston MA.

Hittle Gigli K, Koppolu R. Crossroads of health policy and quality measurement. Invited address and/or keynote and webinar presented at: National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners; Apr 2016.

Hill C. Diversity in healthcare. Discussion Panel presented at: American College of Healthcare Executives; May 2016; Little Rock AR.

Jeffery AD. Turning painful orientation programs into pleasant preceptor experiences. Invited address and/or keynote presented at: American Association of Critical Care Nurses; Oct 2016; Portland OR.

Jeffery AD, Dermenchyan A. The art of professional networking. Other presented at: American Association of Critical Care Nurses; May 2016; New Orleans LA.

Jeffery AD, Dietrich MS, Maxwell C. Predicting 1-year disability & mortality of injured older adults. Poster presented at: Academy of Health; June 2016; Boston MA.

Jeffery AD, Dietrich MS, Kennedy B, Novak LL, Mion L. Comparison of modeling strategies for in-hospital clinical deterioration. Poster presented at: Academy of Health; June 2016; Boston MA.

Jeffery AD, Madeira T. Pediatric sepsis & shock: Identification, management, & future trends. Other presented at: American Association of Critical Care Nurses; May 2016; New Orleans LA.

Jeffery AD, Misra S. Improving the intensive care unit experience of veterans and families during serious illness and at the end of life. Poster presented at: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Aug 2016; Houston TN.

Jeffery AD, Novak LL, Mion LC. Using familiar concepts to elicit technology design insights. Poster presented at: American Medical Informatics Association/ Nursing Informatics Working Group; Nov 2016; Chicago IL.

Jeffery AD, Romano R, Boehm L. Tips for conducting a work-in-progress. Webinar presented at: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Aug 2016; Nashville TN.

Kvistad W, Beckmann N, Gaither E, Gilmer MJ. Benefits of animal assisted therapy in a pediatric oncology clinic. Poster presented at: International Congress on Palliative Care; Oct 2016; Montreal QC Canada.

Valdez R, Holden RJ, Caine K, Madathil K, Mickelson RS, Novak L, Werner N. Patient work as a maturing approach within HF/E: Moving beyond traditional self-management applications. Discussion Panel presented at: Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 2016 Annual Meeting; Sept 2016; Washington DC.

Myers L. Latest and greatest in developmental screening and referral for young children. Symposia presented at: Global Network of Public Health Nurses; Sept 2016; Billund Denmark.

Myers L. Minor physical anomalies in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A twin study. Invited address and/or keynote presented at: Karolinska Institutet; Apr 2016; Stockholm Sweden.

Myers L, Nordgren A, Anderlid BM, Tammimies K, Bolte S. Examination of minor physical anomalies in Autism Spectrum Disorder and attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Poster presented at: University of Toronto; Aug 2016; Toronto Canada.

Myers L, Siqueiros M, Bölte S, Falck-Ytter T. How can infant twins inform us about Autism. Poster presented at: Autism Europe; Sept 2016; Edinburgh Scotland.

Myers L, Tammimies K, Bölte S. Minor physical anomalies in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A twin study. Symposia presented at: NordCAP; Sept 2016; Stockholm Sweden.

Piras SE, Maffett J. Adult learners formulate pediatric clinical assignments with real world applications. Poster presented at: National League for Nursing; Apr 2016; Washington DC.

Vera CM. LiOH CO2 absorbers-From aerospace to operating suites: A literature review on this novel technology. Poster presented at: American Association of Nurse Anesthetists; Sept 2016; Washington DC.

Campbell Y, Vera CM. Case report: Necrotizing fasciitis and neuropathic pain. Poster presented at: American Association of Nurse Anesthetists; Sept 2016; Washington DC.

 

Book Chapters

Bahreman N, Foronda C, Swoboda S. Cultural competence, safety, and humility in simulation. In: Foronda C, Swoboda S, Bahreman N, Foisy-Doll C, eds. Simulation champions: Fostering courage, caring, and connection. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer; 2016. 

Pisa M, Saucier J, Martin N. Decompressive laparotomy. In: Taylor D, Sherry A, Sing R, eds. Interventional Critical Care: A Manual for Advanced Care Practitioners. 1st ed. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing; 2016:327-338.

Honors

Barut J. Nashville March of Dimes, Student Nurse of the Year, 2016

Beckmann N. Jonas Center for Nursing and Veterans Healthcare, Jonas Nurse Leader Scholar, 2016

Gabele C. Patricia Labbe Award for Clinical Excellence, 2016

Howe-Heyman A. Ph.D. Student Research Award, 2016

Myers L. National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Nursing Research, Extramural Training Research Award, 2016

Myers L. Sigma Theta Tau International, Chi At-Large Research Scholarship, 2016

Skeens M. Nationwide Children's Hospital, Excellence in Innovation Award, 2016

Skeens M. Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Innovator of the Year, 2016

Skeens M. Children's Oncology Group, Nursing Discipline Merit Award, 2016

Villarreal B. American Nursing Informatics Association, 2016 ANIA Scholarship, 2016

 

Appointments

Hittle K, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, Advanced Practice Institute Planning Committee member, June 2016-May 2017 

Hittle K, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, Health Policy Committee member, July 2016-July 2019 

Hill C, ACHE, Diversity Chairman, Aug 2016-Aug 2017 

Hill C, Arkansas chapter of ACHE, President, Aug 2016-Oct 2017 

McFarland M, Emory Health care, Lead APP in Division of Hospital Medicine, Sept 2016-Present 

Skeens M, Children's Oncology Group, appointed, Sept 2016-Sept 2021 

Fusillo N, Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida, Facilitator-Mourner's Path Grief Recovery Group, Sept 2016-Present 

Hill C, American College of Healthcare Executives-Arkansas Chapter, President, Oct 2016-Sept 2018.

 

New Editorships

Hill C, Editorship, AHEF monthly newsletter, Dec 2016-Dec 2018

Myers L, Editorial Board Member, The Nurse Practitioner, Fall 2016-Present