CATE STILLER, PhD, RN - Pennsylvania State Nurses ...

Catherine E. Stiller

Curriculum Vitae

Contact Information: [email protected], C (814)440-4159

Catherine Stiller Appointed August 20th, 2016

RN PA License #RN-273014-L Assistant Professor at Clarion

RN IL License 041.445692 University.

RN MA License RN2338646 Tenure Track Position

RN NY License 786849

RN Ohio License RN-264608 (Inactive)

Certification in Nursing Education by the NLN

EDUCATION MAJOR AREA OF STUDY

June 2006 Case Western Reserve University Research/Pain

Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing Management

Cleveland, Ohio

PhD in Nursing (2006)

May 1992 Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Teaching Nursing

Department of Nursing

Edinboro, Pennsylvania

MSN (1992)

May 1985 Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Nursing



BSN (1985)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/ TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES

Years Institution Major Area of Practice

August 2016 to Assistant Professor

present Clarion University of Pennsylvania-Venango Campus

1801 West First Street

Oil City, PA 16301- Virtual Position

(MSN and DNP Program are in consortium with Edinboro

University of Pennsylvania, Edinboro, PA. 16444)

Teaches in online programs, in DNP, MSN-FNP, and RN to BSN

programs. Taught in the BSN-4Y on-ground program in 2019.

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Submitted DNP course, NURS 849, The Doctor of Nursing

Practice Internship Elective Course and was approved in spring,

2019. This course was presented for the first time in summer,

2019. Created three additional courses for the new MSN Nurse

Educator option including NURS Created multiple courses for new

MSN Nurse Educator Program: NURS 670, Foundations of the

Nurse Educator Role, NURS 672, Nurse Educator Practicum I,

NURS 682 Nursing Educator Practicum II, which were submitted

2/14/2020 for approval to University Curriculum Committee. Co-

developer of research capstone course for the RN to BSN Program,

NURS 492, Capstone I: Advanced Concepts I Professional

Nursing. I presented this course online for the first

time in summer session, 2019. Fulfills responsibilities including

committee participation and leadership at the departmental and

university level, providing advisee assistance, and providing

service to the academic and general community. Served on the

University Institutional Review Board Committee (Interim

2016/2017) and serves on the University Presidential Commission

on the Status of Women (since 2016) and University Presidential

on Commission for Sustainability (PCS) (since 2019). The PCS

was created and started in 2019 by the committee. Served on the

University Advising Task force in Fall, 2017. Also serves on

multiple Nursing Department committees: chairing the MSN

Admissions, Progression, and Retention Committee (2016-2018),

and serving on the MSN Curriculum Committee (2019 to present),

Department Program Evaluation Committee (2016 to present), and

Multiple Program Level Committees (currently RN to BSN, MSN,

and DNP). Serving on MSN Curriculum Committee (2019).

Serving on the DNP Admissions, Progression, and Retention

Committee. Chairing DNP and MSN thesis/research project

student committees. Served on Steering Committee for the MSN

Program in creating a new Nurse Educator Program.

March 2016 Adjunct Faculty

to present Chamberlain College of Nursing

Summers 11830 Westline Industrial Drive,

St. Louis, MO, 63146

Teaches courses in the Online Graduate Nursing Program-NR506

Health Policy and NR 504, Leadership in Nursing. Uses

technologies and teaching strategies unique to Chamberlain

College such as the Canvas Learning Platform.

April 2014 Adjunct Faculty

to present Simmons Online, Simmons School of Nursing and

Summers Health Sciences

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300 The Fenway,

Boston, MA 02115-5898

Teaches courses in the Online Graduate Nursing

Program-NURP 404 Advanced Human Pathophysiology,

NURP 507 Scholarly Inquiry I, and NURP 508 Scholarly Inquiry

II, coursework focuses on the completion of a research project.

Uses the 2SN Online Learning Platform. Uses technologies and

Teaching strategies unique to Simmons School of Nursing.

January 2019 Adjunct Faculty Member

Penn State College of Nursing

Penn State Behrend Campus

4701 College Drive

Erie, PA 16563-1000

140 Otto Building

In spring of 2019 taught senior nursing students in medical-

surgical nursing clinical experience at a medical-surgical unit in an

acute care health center and in the simulation lab. Also, taught

senior nursing students on multiple psychiatric mental health units

caring for pediatric, adult, and geriatric clients. This provided up-

to-date experience on nursing practice in the psychiatric and

medical-surgical settings. In spring of 2020

taught clinical in nursing foundations course, NURS 230.

June 2015 to Director of the Associate of Science in Nursing

August 2016 Program

Mercyhurst University, The North East Campus

16 West Division Street

North East, PA 16428

Managed two Associate of Science in Nursing Programs:

Part Time and Full Time Programs. Provided leadership for nine

full-time faculty members and over thirty adjunct faculty members.

Ensured that programs met the standards of both the Pennsylvania

State Board of Nursing and the Accreditation Commission for

Education in Nursing. Managed the budget for the nursing

program. Interacted with leaders and associates in clinical

agencies and within the university keeping them informed of issues

impacting the school and the students. Supported non-traditional

and traditional students in matriculating through the program in

multiple ways. The nursing program had a total of 200 students

and 9 full-time faculty members. Reported to the Academic Dean

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and to the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Provided the overall vision, direction, and leadership for the

program while considering the national and local trajectory for the

discipline and practice of nursing.

August 2014 Assistant Professor of Nursing

to 2016 Mercyhurst University, The North East Campus

16 West Division Street

North East, PA 16428

Taught theory and clinical in the course, NURS230A,

Nursing IV-A lecture and clinical components. This course

is focused on adult medical-surgical nursing

and maternal/child health care. Also taught

a blended course NURS 155, Pharmacology.

January 2013 to Adjunct Faculty

June 2015 South University Online Graduate Nursing Program

Taught courses repeatedly – NSG 5000 Role of

the Advanced Practice Nurse, Transformational

Leadership in Nursing Practice, NSG 5003 Advanced

Pathophysiology, NSG6101 Nursing Research Methods, and

NSG 6001 Advanced Nursing Practice I.

August 2002 to Assistant Professor

August 2014 Edinboro University of Pennsylvania



Taught in both the graduate and undergraduate nursing programs.

Served as faculty member in a Joint MSN Family Nurse

Practitioner program. This consortium included Edinboro, and

Clarion Universities of Pennsylvania. Taught NURS 610,

“Advanced Concepts in Nursing Research”, which is an

asynchronous online course. I also taught NURS 645, “Nursing

and Health Policy” within this program, also online each Spring

Semester. Assisted graduate students with their research by

chairing thesis/research project committees (NURS800) each

semester. Served as a preceptor in a “practicum experience” for

future educators by providing one-on-one experience and guidance

(NURS 745). Responsible for medical-surgical nursing theory in

NURS 403, “Adult Health Nursing II” for senior level nursing

students and also pathophysiology theory in “Pathological

Processes for Nursing”. Also responsible for clinical teaching of

junior and senior nursing students in medical-surgical and critical

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care settings. Taught NURS 402, Mental Health Nursing theory

and clinical in fall, 2013. Designed two nursing courses: the first,

an elective nursing course entitled “Frontiers of Healing:

Therapeutic Touch” for the undergraduate nursing program with

positive evaluations and the second, an online undergraduate

course in nursing research (NURS 415) for a newly developed

online RN to BSN program approved by University Curriculum in

March of 2007. Received the honor of the appointment of tenure

on May 25, 2007 at Edinboro University. Taught in the Innovative

Program in psychiatric, maternity, and medical surgical clinical

settings. Was very active on multiple Departmental and University

Committees including Curriculum Committee, Program Evaluation

Committee, Technology Committee, University Retention

Committee, University Student Concerns Committee, and

University Research Committee.

Summers Adjunct Professor

2003 to 2014 Mercyhurst North East


North East, Pennsylvania

Responsible for theory of pathophysiology (BIO 203). Also taught

clinical portions of courses in medical-surgical settings with

second year students.

October 2011 to Clinical Nurse (part time) Medical Surgical Area (7 South)

January 2013 University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) - Hamot

Erie, Pennsylvania.

Worked part-time on a busy medical-surgical unit with a special

focus on oncological, respiratory, end-of-life, and renal issues.

October 2008 to Clinical Nurse (per diem) Medical-Surgical Areas

April 2010 Saint Vincent Health Center in Erie, Pennsylvania

Worked per diem on an oncology unit (8NE) and medical-surgical

units (8NW) as well as being pulled to multiple medical-surgical

units on an “as needed” basis. Cared for adult patients with cancer

diagnoses, at end-of-life, and with medical problems primarily.

June 2005 to Clinical Nurse (per diem) Emergency Fast Track Area

October 2008 Saint Vincent Health Center in Erie, Pennsylvania

Worked full weeks during summer and 1-2 days a week the rest of

the year in an emergency room, (Fast Track) in Erie, PA. Cared for

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patients of all ages with episodic and stable illnesses.

August 2000 to Nursing Instructor

May 2002 The University of Akron

College of Nursing,

Akron, Ohio

Responsible for medical-surgical nursing theory and clinical

experiences for undergraduate senior nursing students enrolled in a

baccalaureate program. Assisted in the creation and taught a

“nurse refresher course” for nurses returning to nursing practice.

Participated

in departmental affairs and committees.

March 1998 to Director of Complementary Care

June of 2000 Saint Vincent Health System

Erie, Pennsylvania

Assumed new administration position and was responsible for

developing a new line of services (integrative care) for the Erie

community from the ground up. Services included medical

acupuncture, yoga, craniosacral therapy, therapeutic touch, herbal

therapies, aromatherapy, reflexology, and therapeutic massage.

Managed a free-standing hospital-based clinic, The Saint Vincent

Complementary Care Center and developed policy and protocol for

providing complementary care services for inpatients (integration)

at the health center. Made frequent guest appearances to educate

the public and promote complementary care use. Served as a

therapist at the center providing both therapeutic touch and cranio-

sacral therapies. Formally counseled clients based on the latest

evidenced-based research and made recommendations for specific

complementary therapy use during individualized sessions.

July 1997 to Nurse Manager (Team Leader)

March 1998 Medical Surgical Unit (8 North) and Oncology Unit

Saint Vincent Health Center

Erie, Pennsylvania

Simultaneously managed busy medical-surgical and oncology

units. Responsible for staff and budget for units. Carried out

disciplinary measures as warranted. Interfaced with medical

and nursing staff and monitored care delivery to hospital inpatients

Developed policy and procedures, which impacted unit operations.

Carried out evaluations of staff members. Maintained high quality.

July 1996 to Research Assistant

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1999 Case Western Reserve University

Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing

Cleveland, Ohio

Served as data collector and data enterer in a

NIH Study entitled “The Effect of Music and Relaxation on

Postoperative Pain” with Marion Good, PhD, RN, FAAN.

Worked within the Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals of

Cleveland in obtaining data and in data entry.

January 1995 to Assistant Professor

May 1997 Villa Maria School of Nursing

Gannon University

Erie, Pennsylvania

Taught pathophysiology content within the baccalaureate

and associate degree programs. Taught medical-surgical

nursing theory and provided clinical experiences to junior nursing

students. Responsible for teaching theory on nursing foundations,

trends and issues, and assessment. Provided pediatric clinical

instruction in local day care settings. Served on multiple nursing

department committees and was appointed to serve on college

wide committees including the University Outcomes Committee

and University Research Committee.

August 1989 to Nursing Instructor

January 1995 Saint Vincent School of Nursing


Erie, Pennsylvania

Taught medical surgical nursing theory within a diploma-

based nursing program. Taught pathophysiology, assessment

and foundations theory to beginning nurse learners. Provided

clinical instruction to upper level students in an acute care facility.

Arranged for clinical instruction in extended care facilities and in

acute care medical surgical settings. Developed a “student

retention” committee and served on multiple committees including

the departmental curriculum committee.

May 1985 to Clinical Staff Nurse

August 1989 Medical-Surgical Unit and Telemetry Unit

Franklin Regional Medical Center

Franklin, Pennsylvania

Provided medical-surgical nursing care to patients with a wide

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range of medical diagnoses on a busy medical surgical unit from

1985 into 1989. Worked on a thirteen-bed telemetry unit which

was a step-down unit from the intensive care unit caring for

patients who were less stable with both medical surgical and

cardiac diagnoses from 1988-1989.

MAJOR ACTIVITIES TO MAINTAIN EXPERTISE

CERTIFICATES

Certified Nurse Received the Certified Nurse Educator credential as recognition

Educator Certificate of excellence in the academic nurse educator role on August 13,

2019.

ELNEC Core Authorized as an ELNEC Core Trainer by the End-of-Life Nursing

Trainer Education Consortium (ELNEC) as a part of a national education

initiative to improve nursing education on end-of-life care, a

project initiated by the American Association of Colleges of

Nursing and City of Hope- awarded in January 2011. Awarded

again in 2017.

ASHI ACLS Certified by the American Safety and Health Institute in

advanced cardiac life support for health care professionals on June

29, 2007 through June 29, 2009.

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

Stiller, C. (2006). The Effect of Therapeutic Touch on Fibromyalgia Pain and Anxiety.

Awarded grant from the Nurses Honor Society, Sigma Theta Tau, Nu Theta Chapter

and designated as “2003 Research Award Recipient”. Accepted for oral presentation

at the Midwestern Nursing Research Society (MNRS) annual meeting in Omaha,

Nebraska, March 24, 2007.

Carlson, D., Kubinski, D., Pfadt, E., & Stiller, C. (2005) Use of Pressure Gauge

Algometer for the Quantification of Pain. Awarded grant from the Edinboro

University Wide Research Committee. Submitted for publication to the Journal of

Nursing Measurement in 2006.

Stiller, C. (2005). An Investigation of Fibromyalgia Pain and its Management. A

Pilot Study done through Case Western Reserve University, Frances Payne Bolton

School of Nursing, Cleveland, Ohio.

Stiller, C. (2002). An Investigation of Learning Styles of Successful and Unsuccessful

Nursing Students. Thesis study in fulfilled of requirements from Edinboro

University Department of Nursing completed at Edinboro, Pennsylvania. Completed

With a grant from Saint Vincent Health Center School of Nursing.

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Chair of Graduate Research Projects

Currently chairing six graduate research projects with 16 students in the DNP and MSN

programs. Completed chairing/leading hundreds of research projects while teaching

graduate students at Edinboro University and Clarion University from 2007 to present.

This is a consortium program serving students at the MSN and DNP level.

Assisting Simmons University nursing students with their research project

development in the courses Scholarly Inquiry I and Scholarly Inquiry II. These projects

are systematic literature reviews, quality improvement studies, and experimental research

studies. Meets with students weekly to guide them in project development during an

online Live Session.

GRANT AWARDS

Awarded in spring, 2008- Submitted to the Edinboro University Sabbatical Committee to

write a book entitled “Energy by design: Learning to use therapeutic touch and develop

energy awareness” during the Spring Semester, 2011.

Awarded in fall, 2005- grant from Edinboro University Wide Research Committee to

conduct study of algometer tool for pain measurement (1,000).

Awarded grant May 2003 from the Nurses Honor Society, Sigma Theta Tau, Nu

Theta Chapter and designated as “2003 Research Award Recipient” (300).

Awarded grant 2002, from Saint Vincent Health Center for completion of study on

nursing student retention (300).

PUBLICATIONS

Stiller, C. (2008). Could Something Good Come from the Nursing Shortage?

Nu Theta News- Presidents Corner, fall, 2008, 1-2.

Stiller, C. (2007). Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Nursing. Nursing

Education Perspectives: The Official Journal of the National League for Nursing,

28(2), 99. (published book review).

Good, M.G., Stiller, C.S., Zauszniewski, J.A., Cranston-Anderson, G., Stanton-Hicks,

M., Grass, J.A. (2001). Sensation and Distress of Pain Scales: Reliability, validity,

and sensitivity. Journal of Nursing Measurement, 9(3), 219-237.

Book Reviews

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(2007) Reviewed undergraduate research text entitled “Research Strategies for Nursing”

by Susan Norwood for Prentice Hall Nursing, One Lake St., Upper Saddle River, New

Jersey, 07458. (Editorial Assistant, Jennifer M. Aranda).

Audio Visuals

Stiller, C. (2006) filmed as expert for “The Grove Approach-Nutrition in Fibromyalgia”

a 30-minute part of a DVD program for fibromyalgia syndrome pain management.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Organization/Position

American Holistic Nurses Association, 2008 to 2009, 2011 to 2012, and 2020 to present

National League of Nursing 2019 to present

American Nurses Association 2019 to present

Pennsylvania Nurses Association 2019 to present

Hospice and Palliative Care Nurses Association, 2017 to present

American Association of Nurse Practitioners 2012, member

American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2002 to 2014, member

Sigma Theta Tau International, 1990 to 2019; past president, secretary, treasurer,

counselor, representative at national meetings, and leadership Succession Board Member

(member of three local chapters, Mu Xi, Nu Theta, and Eta Xi).

Eastern Nursing Research Society 2008 to 2009, member

Midwestern Nursing Research Society, 2002 to 2004, and 2017-2019

American Pain Society 2002 to 2008, member

Therapeutic Touch Internationale (1998 to 2003, 2007-2008, and 2011), member

International Association for the Study of Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine

(IASSEEM) (2002-2006), member

Craniosacral Therapy Association (1998-2001), member

PROFESSIONAL ASSIGNMENTS AND ACTIVITIES

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RESEARCH AND SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS (since 1999)

Stiller, C. (October 4, 2018) Invited to speak to Innovative nursing students at

Edinboro University on Therapeutic Touch.

Stiller, C. (April 2018 and December 2, 2017) Invited to speak to senior nursing students

at Edinboro University on “Complementary Care and Nursing”.

Stiller, C. (2011) Invited to speak at closing of 2011 Traditional Nursing Graduate

Pinning Ceremony on May 5, 2011.

Stiller, C. (September 2011) Invited to speak to Contemporary Women’s Health Class on

holistic wellness and complementary care.

Stiller, C. (2010) Invited to speak to senior traditional and innovative students at

Edinboro University on “Portfolio Management” on October 18, 2010 and in 2012.

Stiller, C. (2007) “Bedside Nursing Research-Ten Tips to Get Started” verbal

Grand Rounds presentation at Saint Vincent Health Center, Erie, Pennsylvania presented

twice, January 23rd and in again in April to nursing staff.

Stiller, C. (2007) “The Effect of Therapeutic Touch on Fibromyalgia Pain and Anxiety”

verbally presented research at the Midwestern Nursing Research Society Annual

Convention in Omaha, Nebraska on March 24, 2007.

Stiller, C. (2006) “Therapeutic Touch for Fibromyalgia” presented therapeutic touch as a

treatment option for those diagnosed with fibromyalgia syndrome (FS) as a part of a FS

management program called “The Grove Approach” at the Saint Vincent Health Center

Womens’ Center, Erie, Pennsylvania on September 26, 2006.

Stiller, C. (2006) Invited to present “Nutrition Management of Fibromyalgia” presented

nutritional recommendations for those with FS as a part of “The Grove Approach”

program at Saint Vincent Health Center Womens’ Center, Erie, Pennsylvania on July 5,

2006 and again on October 3, 2006.

Stiller, C. (2004) Invited to present “Diabetes Update for Acute Medical-Surgical

Refresher Program for Nurses” offered to nurses returning to the work force at Saint

Vincent Health Center, Erie, Pennsylvania on October 15, 2004.

Stiller, C. (2004) Invited to present “Diabetes Update for Medical Surgical Nurses Core

Curriculum” Invited to present diabetes update for medical surgical nurses who currently

work at Saint Vincent Health Center on May 12, 2004.

Stiller, C. (2004) Invited to present “Complementary Care for Infants and Mothers” for

the annual meeting and conference of the Association of Women’s’ Health, Obstetric and

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Neonatal nurses (AWHONN) at the Ambassador Conference Center, Erie Pennsylvania

on April 13, 2004.

Stiller, C. (2003) Invited to present “Therapeutic Touch for Infants and Mothers” at a

meeting of the Association of Women’s’ Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses

(AWHONN) at Porter’s Restaurant in Erie, Pennsylvania on May 1, 2003.

Stiller, C. (2000) Invited to present “Complementary Care: Steppingstones to Wellness”

to the Pennsylvania Society of Medical Assistants, at their 43rd Annual Convention on

May 18-21, 2000.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS (1998-PRESENT)

Stiller, C. (2019) Invited to speak at Interdisciplinary End of Life

Conference at Clarion University on September 13, 2019.

Stiller, C. (2004) Invited to speak to nursing faculty at Edinboro University on

“Therapeutic Touch in Nursing” for a faculty development workshop.

Stiller, C. (1999) Invited to present “What is Therapeutic Touch and How Can it Help” at

a Complementary Care Symposium for Physicians held at Saint Vincent Health Center on

February 9, 1999.

Stiller, C. (1998) Invited to present “Healing Hands Workshops” by the Lake Area

Health Education Center, Department of Veteran Affairs, in Erie, Pennsylvania on March

25, 1998.

CONSULTATIONS

Consulted in the development of a fibromyalgia syndrome pain management program

called “The Grove Approach” by Karen Grove. - Aided in incorporating therapeutic

touch into the program. (presented part of the program verbally and on DVD).

Consulted for therapeutic touch and craniosacral therapy therapy in Erie, Pa. office.

Consulted via the web for information on the effect of therapeutic touch on fibromyalgia

pain by persons across the globe, such as researchers in San Diego, California, and a

physician at Shaghai Yue yang hospital in China.

WORKSHOPS ATTENDED (2002 to Present)

American Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses June 7, 2020

Writing for Publication

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(1.15 Contact Hours)

Next Gen is Not Optional June 5, 2020

Bringing Clinical to Class

Nurse Tim Incorporated

(6 Contact Hours)

Preventing and Dealing with Sexual Harassment April 8, 2020

In the Workplace for Illinois Nurses

Elite Professional Educations, LLC

CCN115- Master Instruction: August 10,2019

Evidence Based Teaching

Independent Study

Nurse Tim Incorporated.

(2 Contact Hours)

CCN130- Essential Guide to Advancing August 10, 2019

Faculty Excellence

Independent Study


(5 Contact Hours)

Diversity and English Language Learners: August 4, 2019

Helping Students Succeed


(1 Contact Hour)

Racial Equity Online Course July 30, 2018

Clarion University

Clarion, Pennsylvania

Item Analysis Made Easy July 29, 2019

Nurse Time Incorporated

(1 Contact Hour)

Cultural Diversity- Part 1 July 9, 2019

Enhancing Success to Provide

A Diverse Workplace

(1.25 Contact Hours)

Evidence to Guide Your Teaching in Nursing July 6, 2019


(1 Contact Hour)

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Certified Nurse Educator Prep Course May 26, 2019


(6 Contact Hours)

Clinical Nurse Educator Certification May 20, 2019

Education


(6 Contact Hours)

Promoting Student Civility through October 17, 2018

Classroom Management


(1 Contact Hour)

Creating Meaningful and Engaging Online Discussion October 12, 2019


(1 Contact Hour)

Policy, Regulation, and Law: Creative September 18, 2019

Teaching Strategies for Graduate and Undergraduate

Faculty


(1 Contact Hour)

Eleventh Annual Hospice and Palliative Nurses September 14 – 16, 2017

Association Clinical Practice Forum: Contemporary

Trends in Care for the Seriously Ill

Pittsburgh, PA

(11 CNEs)

The Essential Steps of Data Analysis May 29, 2017

Six-Week Webinar Course

Presented by William Bannon, PhD

Stats Whisperer

New York, New York

(7 CEUs)

End of Life Nursing Education Consortium April 25 – 26, 2017

Core, Train-the-Trainer Program

American Association of Colleges of Nursing,

City of Hope, and Hospice and Palliative Nurses

Association.

Savannah, Georgia

(14.75 CNE Credit Hours and 4 Pharm Credits)

Teaching Online Certification Course November 1, 2016

California University

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Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education

(Seven-week Course Online)

Effective Management of October 17, 2016

Faculty Student Issues in the

Synchronous Online Environment

Simmons College

300 The Fenway

Boston, Mass. 02115

(1.0 Contact Hour)

Heart of the Matter October 5, 2016

UPMC

Ambassador Center

7794 Peach St. Erie, PA

(5.0 contact hours)

Interdisciplinary Education and TeamSTEPPS February 18, 2016 &

Mercyhurst University School of Health Professions April 28, 2016

Journal Club

Mercyhurst, North East Campus

(2.0 contact hours)

The Role of Genetics in Symptoms April 22, 2016

Experienced by Patients

Postoperatively

UPMC Hamot Health Center

(1.0 contact hour)

Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse March 4, 2016

Mandated and Permissive Reporting in NW PA

University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work

PA Child Welfare Resource Center

(3 continuing education hours)

Director’s Orientation Meeting March 3, 2016

Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

One Penn Center, Harrisburg, PA

(6 hrs. RN-CE)

Accreditation Success: Meeting the CCNE February 23, 2016

Nancy Kramer, EdD, CPNP, ARNP, CNE


(1.25 contact hours)

Accreditation Success: Steps to the Future February 23, 2016

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Janet Tompkins McMahon, DNP, MSN, RN, ANEF



Certified Nurse Educator CM Prep Course February 23, 2016

Diane M. Billings, EdD, RN, FAAN


(6 contact hours)

Concept Based Curriculum from the Ground Up February 23, 2016

Part 1

Amy Hall, PhD, RN, CNE


Incivility: Ten Strategies for Minimizing Student February 2, 2016

Misbehavior


Living Lectures: Alternative to Power Point January 20, 2016



UPMC

Ambassador Center

7794 Peach St. Erie, PA

(5.5 contact hours)

Directors and Chairs: Succeeding with Sanity January 2, 2015

Facilitated by Gail Withers, DNP, APRN, CNE

And Liane M. Connelly, PhD, RN, NEA-BC

Webinar with Nurse Tim Seminars


Successful Leading: 10 Tips for Directors, Deans, January 3, 2015

and Chairs

Facilitated by Anne Brett, PhD, RN



Delegation and Prioritization: Classroom to October 1, 2015

Clinical Teaching Strategies

Janet Tompkins McMAhon


Mercyhurst University Professional December 16, 2014

Development Day-Challenges and Support

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For Students of Color and Dealing with Escalated

Students and Situations

Mercyhurst University

Clinical Reasoning Case Studies Across the December 27, 2014

Curriculum for NCLEX Success

Facilitated by Keith Rischer, MA, RN, CEN



Concept-Based Teaching: Six Strategies to December 31, 2014

Enhance Learning

Facilitated by Beth A. Starnes-Vottero, PhD, RN



Best Practices in Online Course Design for the Current October 23, 2014

Online Instructor

Facilitated by Stephanie Craig, Instructional Designer


(1.5 contact hours)

Suicide Prevention October 21 and 22, 2014


(2 contact hours)

Three Hour Mandated Reporter Training Course November 20, 2014

Crime Victim Center of Erie County, INC.

3 hours)

Concept-Based Curriculum from the Ground up November 4, 2014

Facilitated by Amy Hall, PhD, RN, CNE, Susan

Hendricks, EdD, RN, CNE and L. Jane Rosati, EdD, MSN

RN-BC


Classes Taken as Part of Family Nurse Practitioner August – December 2012 &

Program at Clarion/Edinboro University: NURS January 2012- May 2013

601, Advanced Concepts in Pathophysiology.

NURS 602, Pharmacological Applications;

NURS 615, Advanced Health Assessment, NURS 616,

Advanced Health Assessment Practicum, NURS 620,

Clinical Decision Making I, and NURS 621, Clinical

Decision Making Practicum.

Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative December 19, 2011

CITI Human Subject Research Curriculum

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(0 Contact Hours Applied For)

Evidence-Based Transfusion Practice October 10th, 2011

Saint Vincent Health System

(1 Contact Hour)

Focus 2011: Providing a Continuum of Care September 23, 2011

Saint Vincent Health System

(7.5 Contact Hours)


UPMC, Hamot

(5 Continuing Education Contact Hours)

The Era of Accountable Care: Mobilizing May 12, 2011

Nursing for Accountable Care

Penn State School of Nursing

(1 PA State Nurses Association Contact Hour)

End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium January 13 & 14, 2011

University of San Diego in partnership with

Palomar Pomerado Health and the National

ELNEC Project Team

(12 contact hours)

Helping Your Students Cope with Stress December 17, 2010

Edinboro University, Porreco Center

(1.5 contact hours)


Hamot Medical Center at

Ambassador Conference Center

In Erie, Pa. (4.5 contact hours)

ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course January 22, 2010

Regional Cancer Center

Erie, Pa.


Honor Society of Nursing November 1- 4, 2009

Sigma Theta Tau International

40th Biennial Convention

Indianapolis, Indiana

(CEUs to be awarded)

Collaborative Institute Training Initiative August 29, 2011

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(CITI) Online Human Subjects Training

(Did not submit for CEU’s)


Ambassador Conference Center, Erie, Pa.

(4.4 CEUs)

Improving Pain Management through Education, October 14, 2009

Intervention, and Documentation


Erie, Pa.

(1 contact hour)

Prostate Cancer: “The Nurse’s Role” September 2, 2009

Saint Vincent Health Center, Erie, Pa.

(1 contact hour)

Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs February 17 - March 10,

Web Based Course, Oncology Nursing Society 2009

(10.3 CEUs)

Access Devices: The Virtual Clinic May 12- June 2, 2009

Web Based Course, Oncology Nursing Society (15 CEUs)

Course 100: Simulator Assembly and Programming Spring, 2009

Edinboro University

(3.0 CEUs)

Cancer Basics March 3 – April 28, 2009

Web Based Course, Oncology Nursing Society

(6.4 CEUs)


Ambassador Conference Center, Erie, Pa.

(4.4 CEUs)

Sexual Health Today September 19, 2008


(6.5 CEUs)

Surviving Sepsis September 15, 2008


(1 CEU)

Emergency Severity Index: Accurate Resource May 29, 2008

Allocation in the ED

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Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training Program July 30, 2008


Honor Society of Nursing, 39th Biennial Convention November 3-7, 2007

(17.25 CEUs)

S.T.A.B.L.E.: Stabilization Care of Sick Infants October 18, 2007

(7.0 CEUs)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) June 29, 2007

Emergency Nursing Triage May 21, 2007

(16.8 CEUs)

Midwestern Nursing Research Society Conference March 23-26, 2007

In Omaha, Nebraska (13 CEU’s)

Survival Guide- A Review for New Nurses March 23, 2006

(5.5 CEUs)

NCLEX Preparation Winter, 2006

Workshop


(4.6 CEUs)

Improving Confidence in the Results August 17, 2005

Of Classroom Multiple Choice Exams

(7.2 CEUs)

Palliative Care Seminar Fall, 2004


(4.6 CEUs)

Teaching strategies to Enhance Critical August 24, 2004

Thinking in Nursing Students in the 21st Century

(5.4 CEUs)

What You Should Know About Hepatitis C July 14, 2004

(2.4 CEUs)

Curriculum Redesign in the Nursing Department March 29, 2004

Journey to Excellence

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NCLEX Preparation Workshop November 25, 2003

Survival Skills of the Charge Nurse November 19, 2003

(7.2 CEUs)

Challenges Facing Health Care in the 21st Century October 25, 2003

(4.5 CEUs)

Inject Humor into Your Classroom March 28, 2003

NCLEX Preparation Workshop November 26, 2002

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Served as judge for the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science on January 26, 2019

at the 2019 Regional Competition on the Penn State Behrend Campus.

Served on Research Board of the American Board of Nursing Specialties (ABNS), 2017-

2018 - invited to assist.

Served as judge of Hamot UPMC Nursing Research Day-invited to judge

April 22, 2016.

Served in “Saints in Service Day” as group leader taking a group of students to

Saint Peter’s Lutheran church in North East, Pa. to do landscaping work. This was a

Mercyhurst University, North East Campus event.

Service as Leadership Succession Chairperson in Sigma Theta Tau, Nu Theta Chapter of

Sigma Theta Tau International, the Nurses Honor Society (2014-2016) and again in 2018.

Service as Chairperson of Membership Committee for Sigma Theta Tau, Nu Theta

chapter-for 2010 and 2011

Service as Leadership Succession Chairperson as Board Member of Sigma Theta Tau, Nu

Theta Chapter-elected in 2010 and serving 2010-2012

Service as “President” of The Nurses Honor Society, Sigma Theta Tau, Nu Theta

Chapter-elected in 2006 and served 2008-2010

Service as “First Delegate” representing the Nu Theta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, Nu

Theta Chapter at the 39th Biennial Convention in Baltimore Maryland November 3-7,

2007 and attending 40th Biennial Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana in November 1-4,

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2009: maintain service as delegate year-round voting on issues that affect this

international organization.

Served as “Counselor” (2004-2006) and “chairperson of awards and scholarships” in

2005-2006 for Sigma Theta Tau, Nu Theta Chapter.

Service as Speaker Presenting Medical Surgical Topics and Complementary Care Topics

in the Erie and Surrounding Community. Have presented to community support groups

for Systemic Lupus Erthematosis, the Arthritis Association, Fibromyalgia Support group

and care providers at The Gehring Health Center on the Edinboro University Campus

(1998-2000)

Catechist at Blessed Sacrament (1997-1998) and at Saint Georges (2003-2005)

Established “Mind Body Interest Group” in 1998 in the Erie Community

Invited to become member of the Education and Research Committee at Saint Vincent

Health Center to lend support to nurses in the community interested in completing

bedside nursing research (2007).

UNIVERSITY SERVICE

Assisted with planning of interdisciplinary End of Life Conference on September 13,

2019 at Clarion University in Clarion, Pennsylvania.

Serving and assisted start-up of Presidential Commission for Sustainability in 2019 to

present.

Serving on University Judicial Board, Clarion University in 2018/2019.

Served on Advising Task Force, Clarion University in 2018.

Serving on Presidential Commission for the Status of Women, Clarion University,

September 2016 to present- also assuming position as Treasurer.

Served on IRB Committee for Clarion University (Nursing Representative), October

2016 to January 2017.

Chairing Admissions, Progression, and Retention Committee for the MSN Program,

October 2016 to 2019 at Clarion University.

Service on Admissions, Progression, and Retention Committee for the DNP Program

2018 to present at Clarion/Edinboro University.

Service on Department of Nursing Committees: Faculty Organization, MSN/DNP

Faculty, RN to BSN Faculty, and Enrollment and Retention Committee, Undergraduate

September 2016 to present.

Served at “Applefest” in Franklin, Pa., fall 2016 to promote Clarion University and man

table at event.

Service on Mercyhurst University Committees: Faculty Development, Faculty Senate,

Executive Council and Chairperson of Nursing Department Committees: Curriculum,

Nursing Faculty, and Program Evaluation during tenure at this unversity.

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Active as guest lecturer on therapeutic touch presenting during the 2010 Spring Semester

to the Philosophy Club and on relaxation and energy theory to a “Women and Health”

class on October 4, 2010 at Edinboro University.

Created two courses which are now offered at Edinboro University: “Frontiers of

Healing: Therapeutic Touch” (approved by University Curriculum Committee in 2002)

and a Web based course for the RN to BSN program on Nursing Research (approved in

2008).

Previous service on University Enrollment Management Committee (2004-2005) and

University Research Committee (2006-2008). Current service (2011-2013) on the

University Student Concerns Committee.

Served as “Administrator” to create and present a summer camp experience at Edinboro

University for children, grades nine to eleven who were interested in health careers with

camp director from the Northwest Region Area Health Education Center (AHEC) in the

summer of 2007 on the Edinboro University Campus in Pennsylvania.

Assisted Edinboro University Students as faculty representative and mentor for

“minicamp” program, a one-day orientation program for the orientation of junior nursing

students to the clinical setting by senior nursing students.

Service on multiple departmental committees including Undergraduate Curriculum

Committee (served as Secretary in 2006/2007 and served last in 2011/2012), Faculty

Organization Committee (actively serving) , Program Evaluation Committee (served as

Secretary in 2006, and actively serving 2012/2013), Technology Committee

(2006/2007), Awards and Scholarship (served as Chairperson in 2005/2006), Tenure,

Promotion, and Sabbatical Committee, (actively serving on Performance Review and

Evaluation part of this committee as Secretary) and Joint MSN Graduate Program

Committee (actively serving). Served on Admissions Committee in Graduate Nursing

Program in (2011/2012). Served on Grade Appeals and Professional Conduct Committee

(2011- Present).

Completed departmental survey/research on the success of the integration of research

content through the curriculum. Presented these faculty survey results to the Faculty

Organization Committee in 2008.

Chaired a “Senior Day” for nursing seniors which involved arranging for NCLEX

(National Council Licensure Exam) preparation, making speakers available to students,

arranging for recruiters from the local area (Pittsburgh, Astabula, Cleveland, Erie) to be

present, and matching faculty members to students to act as counselors for the day

regarding their results of pretests completed for NCLEX preparation 2008 and 2009.

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Attended the Nineteenth Annual Student Athlete Awards Banquet and accompanied an

Edinboro nursing student at this event where she was honored in 2009 and another

student in 2011.

Current and previous service as a Chairperson and Committee Member on thesis

committees to assist graduate nursing students in completing their research learning

objectives and graduate nursing degrees.

Assisted in presentation to senior nursing students entitled “Preparing for Your

Professional Career” as guest lecturer on “Preparing for State Boards: Using Relaxation

Techniques to Improve Test Scores” on November 16, 2007 on the Edinboro University

Campus.

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