James M. Dobbins

Profile Retired from state service after a 32-year, varied career with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in May 2017.

Experience ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST IV, TXDOT DALLAS DISTRICT - 2014-2017

Oversaw the environmental clearance and documentation of major transportation projects throughout the Dallas District, such as the I-635 corridor improvements, US 77 reconstruction in Waxahachie, and State Highway 205 in Rockwall County. Served as the district public involvement coordinator and oversaw all aspects of public meetings and hearings throughout the district.

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II, TXDOT EL PASO DISTRICT - 2004-2014

Oversaw the environmental clearance and documentation of major transportation projects throughout the El Paso District, such as the Sun Bowl Drive reconstruction, Downtown Streetcar Project, and Alpine Downtown Beautification. Served as the district’s coordinator for the following programs: Border Colonia Street Paving; Clean Air Plan; Stormwater Management. Served as liaison with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for permitting.

INFORMATION SPECIALIST III - TXDOT ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS DIVISION (AUSTIN) - 1996-2004

Researched and wrote a variety of articles, brochures, manuals, letters, etc., related the the agency’s environmental compliance program. Researched and wrote speeches for senior department officials. Served as the division’s administrative rules coordinator. Organized the department's annual Environmental Conferences.

EDUCATIONAL WRITER - TXDOT VEHICLE TITLES & REGISTRATION DIVISION (AUSTIN) - 1987-1996

Developed detailed fiscal and operational impact reports for pending state legislation. Wrote and updated various guidance manuals related to changes in Texas law. Researched and wrote administrative rules. Headed a group that researched and wrote a history of the agency for its 75th anniversary.

FIELD AUDITOR - TXDOT VEHICLE TITLES & REGISTRATION DIVISION (HOUSTON) - 1986-1987

Audited the records of motor vehicle dealerships, salvage yards, and County Tax Offices as they related to state laws and regulations under the department’s jurisdiction.

James M. Dobbins

915-861-5734 [email protected] 1014 Palm Desert Drive, Garland, TX 75044-5010

TITLE EXAMINER - TXDOT VEHICLE TITLES & REGISTRATION DIVISION (CARROLLTON) - 1985-1986

Audited vehicle title transactions for accuracy. Answered phone queries from the public related to vehicle title transactions and procedures. Made daily bank deposits for the office.

CIRCULATIONS ASSISTANT - CODY MEMORIAL LIBRARY - SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (GEORGETOWN) — 1982-1984

Ran the main circulations desk and shelved books and periodicals in a part-time capacity.

Education Southwestern University - Georgetown, TX - B.A., 1984

Skills • Researching often obscure topics and finding answers quickly.

• Teamwork to accomplish major projects.

• Defining expectations.

• Getting the job done and meeting (and often exceeding) deadlines.

Barbara Cherry, DNSc., MBA, RN, NEA-BC Associate Dean for Strategic Partnerships

Professor Mildred and Shirley L. Garrison Professorship in Geriatric Nursing

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

School of Nursing 3601 4th Street

Lubbock, Texas 79430 (806) 743-2730 ext 230 Fax: (806) 743-2324

E-mail: [email protected] Home: 3413 154th Street Lubbock, Texas 79423

(806) 470-4878

EDUCATION

Year Institution – City, State Degree/Major 2006 University of Tennessee

Health Science Center Memphis, Tennessee

Doctor of Nursing Science

1997 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing Lubbock, Texas

Master of Science in Nursing

1995 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing Lubbock, Texas

Master of Business Administration in Health Organization Management

1980 West Texas A & M University Canyon, Texas

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

1973 Methodist Hospital School of Nursing Lubbock, Texas

Diploma in Nursing

mailto:[email protected]

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Year Institution Position/Title 2012 - present Texas Tech University

Health Sciences Center School of Nursing Lubbock, Texas

Department Chair for Leadership Studies

Professor Associate Dean Garrison Professorship in

Geriatric Nursing

2007 - present Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing Lubbock, Texas

Department Chair for Leadership Studies

Associate Professor Garrison Professorship in

Geriatric Nursing

2005-2006 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Garrison Institute of Aging Lubbock, Texas

Director of Operations and Interdisciplinary Programs

Assistant Professor

2004-05 (Dual Appoint-ment)

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing Lubbock, Texas

Director of Business Enterprises for the School of Nursing

2001- 2006 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock, Texas

Director of Interdisciplinary Programs in Aging

1999-2004 Texas Tech University

Health Sciences Center School of Medicine/Health Services

Research/Health Organization Management Lubbock, Texas

Adjunct Executive Preceptor

1999-01 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center President’s Office Lubbock, Texas

Director of Customer Service and Performance Improvement

1997-99 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Office of Program Planning and Policy Analysis Lubbock, Texas

Program Analyst

1996-97 Horizon Specialty Hospital Lubbock, Texas

Director of Case Management


1995-96 Ralls Nursing Home Ralls, Texas

Staff Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse

1985-94 South Plains Kidney Disease Center

Lubbock, Texas Director of Nursing

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS Registered Nurse, Texas: 1973 to present Nurse Executive, Advanced, Board Certified: American Nurses Credentialing Center, 2007 – 2022 Certificate Program in Health Care Finance for Nurse Executives: Certificate of Completion awarded

02/19/2014 from the Healthcare Financial Management Association and AONE Nursing Informatics Bootcamp: Certificate of Completion 07/24/2018 APPOINTMENTS • Editorial Board for Nursing Administration Quarterly – 2019 • Mildred and Shirley L. Garrison Professorship in Geriatric Nursing – 2009 to present • Adjunct Professor, Texas Tech University Rawls College of Business Administration, Health

Organization Management Area – 2009 HONORS

• 2016 TONE (Texas Organization of Nurse Executives) Excellence in Leadership Award • University Distinguished Professor, 2015 • President’s Excellence in Interprofessional Teamwork Award, 2015: Delivery System Reform Incentive

Payment Program • Teacher of the Year from the TTUHSC Student Government Association- 2013 • Phi Kappa Phi Member - 2009 • Nurse of the Year for Texas Nurses Association, District 18 – 2003 • Beta Gamma Sigma, National Honor Society of Business – 1995 • Sigma Theta Tau, National Honor Society of Nursing - 1995

SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES Grants and Contracts Funded Grants

2019 2014 - 2017

Cherry, B., Sundean, L., O’Lynn, C., & Christopher, R. (2019). Nurses’ Perspectives of Their Impact on Boards: A Qualitative Study. Promise of Nursing for Texas grant program through the Foundation of the National Student Nurses Association for $8,916.00. Jones, K., Sridharan, M., and Cherry, B. (2014 - 2017). Analyzing elder care to guide the design of caregiver robots. Two-year collaborative grant award from the National Science Foundation, EAGER Program, for $189,168. Collaborative universities are Texas Tech University (Dr. Jones, Human Factors Psychology), University of Auckland, New Zealand (Dr. Sridharan, Computer Engineering), and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Dr. Cherry, Nursing)


2012 – 2015 Transitional Care Model: From Hospital to Community-Based Care. Interprofessional collaborative 1115 Waiver Project submitted to the School of Medicine and approved by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) for DSRIP funding of $4,363,712 over 4 years with achievement of milestones. Project Team: Barbara Cherry and Linda McMurry (School of Nursing), Andrew Dentino and Cindy Jumper (School of Medicine), and Chuck Seifert (School of Pharmacy).

2011 Expanding the Use of Electronic Health Record Data to Advance Quality in Texas Nursing Facilities. Principal Investigator: Barbara Cherry. Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services. $62,119

2010 – 2011 Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship. Project Director: Barbara Cherry. Health Resources and Services Administration grant. $88,124.

2009 – 2010 Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship. Project Director: Barbara Cherry. Health Resources and Services Administration grant. $70,376.

2008 – 2009 Long-Term Care Facilities Adoption of Electronic Health Record Technology: A Qualitative Assessment of Early Adopters’ Experiences. Principal Investigator: Cherry, B. Co-Principal Investigator Ford, E. Funded by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services. $126,225.

2008 - 2011 Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP): Improving Healthcare for Rural and Underserved West Texans through Doctoral Education for Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Leaders and Nurse Educators. Project Director: Fenton, M. Co-Project Director: Cherry, B. U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration: Advanced Education in Nursing Grant. $747,547.

2008 - 2009 Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship. Project Director: Barbara Cherry. Health Resources and Services Administration grant. $61,380.

2007-2010 South, West, and Panhandle Consortium of Geriatric Education Center Supplemental Project (in collaboration with University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio). Co-Principal Investigator: Barbara Cherry (with Lynn Bickley, M.D.). Health Services and Resources Administration grant. $237,702.

2006-07 Evaluation of the Three-Year Geriatric Nursing Leadership Project. Principal Investigator: Barbara Cherry. Funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration grant. $193,933.

2005-06 Determining Factors of Organizational Readiness for Technology Adoption in Long-Term Care Facilities. Principal Investigator: Barbara Cherry. Funded by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services. $72,986.

2004-05 South, West, and Panhandle Consortium of Geriatric Education Center Supplemental Project (in collaboration with University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio). Co-Principal Investigator: Barbara Cherry (with Cynthia Raehl, Pharm D, Co-Principal Investigator). Health Services and Resources Administration grant. $107,862.


2004 Exploring the Effects of the Regulatory Environment on Job Satisfaction Among Direct Care Staff in Long-Term Care Facilities. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Institute for Health Aging. Primary Investigator: Barbara Cherry. $50,000.

2003-04 Evaluation of a Web-Based Medical Record and Communication System for Long-Term Care Facility Management. Texas Department of Human Services. Primary Investigator: Barbara Cherry. $89,727.

January 2002 “House Calls” for Seniors: Expanding Home Care for Aging West Texans. A Proposal to The CH Foundation. Chris Esperat and Barbara Cherry. (planning Grant to establish the School of Nursing’s Senior House Calls program). Funded for $31,750.

Other Funded Work

12/2006-12/2007 Cochran County Aging Study. Funded by the Carl B. & Florence E. King

Foundation; role on the grant is investigator with 15% salary support.

10/2005 – 8/2006 Long-Term Care Demonstration Project. Funded by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services. Role on the grant is curriculum development for 5% salary support.

09/2005 – 7/2006 Geriatric Education and Training Academy. Funded by the Health Services and Resources Administration (HRSA). Role on the grant is curriculum development and implementation for 10% salary support.

Grants Written – Not Funded or Pending

March 2011 Sridharan, M. (TTU Department of Computer Science), Millet, B. (TTU Department of Industrial Engineering) & Cherry, B. CPS: Medium: Mobile Robots on Social Rounds in Nursing Homes. National Science Foundation. Role on the grant was clinical outcomes evaluator (pending)

November 2010 Sridharan, M. (TTU Department of Computer Science), Millet, B. (TTU Department of Industrial Engineering) & Cherry, B. SoCS: Mobile Robots for Social Interactions in Elderly Care. National Science Foundation. Role on the grant was clinical outcomes evaluator (Not funded)

June, 2006 West Texas Center for Geriatric Health Care Research Submitted to the RAND Corporation in response to a request for proposals from a RAND/Hartford collaborative to establish centers for interdisciplinary health care research in geriatrics. Funding request was for $199,946. Co-principal investigators: Barbara Cherry and Lynn Bickley. (not funded).

February, 2003 Building a Strong Long-Term Care Workforce in Texas. Proposal submitted to The Institute for Aging Services, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Atlantic Philanthropies. Co-principals investigators: Barbara Cherry and Pearl Merritt. Project partners were Nazareth Hall Nursing Center, El Paso; Texas Rural Workforce Network, The Texas Association of Homes and Services for the Aged,


the Educational Institute for Aging, the Texas Nurses Association, and Sears-Methodist Retirement Community. (not funded)

Dissertation Determining Barriers and Facilitators to Electronic Health Records in Long-Term Care Facilities. University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee 2006 Thesis

Evaluation Study and Business Plan Development for an Academic Nursing Center. Texas Tech University Health Science Center, Lubbock, Texas – 1997.

Publications

National/International Refereed Journals

Stansell, C. & Cherry, B. (2020). Ventilator management for the pediatric patient during air medical transport. Air Medical Journal, 39(1), 27-34. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amj.2019.09.011 Hill, T., Cherry, B., LeClair-Smith, C., & Williams, T. (2020). A unique strategy to address nurse leader fatigue. Journal of Nursing Administration, 50(2): 66-71. doi:10.1097/nna.0000000000000844 Horyna, T.J., Jimenez, R., McMurry, L., Buscemi, D., Cherry, B., & Seifert, C.F. (2020) An evaluation of interprofessional patient navigation services in high utilizers at a county tertiary teaching health system. Journal of Healthcare Management, 65(1): 62-70. Cherry, B., Caramanica, L., Everett, L.Q., Fennimore, L., & Scott, E. (2019). Leveraging the power of board leadership in professional nursing organizations. Journal of Nursing Administration, 49(11): 517-519. Sun, G. & Cherry, B. (2019). Using the Logic Model Framework to standardize quality and rigor in the DNP Project. Nurse Educator, 44(4): 183-186. Advance online publication. Doi: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000000599. Cherry, B., Yoder-Wise, P.S., & Kowalski, K.E. (2017). Circle of advisors: Creating a national perspective for graduate curricula in nursing administration. JONA, 47(11): 535-536. Warshawski, N., Andrews, D., Bacon, C., Cherry, B., Kowalski, K., Nelson-Brantley, H., & Sherman, R. (2017). Leading in the healthcare vortex. JONA, 47(3): 131-133. Stuart, C., Cherry, B., & Merrill, M. (2016). Certified nurse-midwives’ experiences with gestational weight management. Nursing for Women’s Health, 20(1): 38-50. doi:10.1016/j.nwh.2015.12.007. Clipper, B. & Cherry, B. (2015). From transition shock to competent practice: Developing preceptors to support new nurse transition. Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 46(10), 448-454.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amj.2019.09.011

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nwh.2015.12.007


Kowalski, K. & Cherry, B. (2014). The first step to a future agenda for nursing administration research. JONA, 44(3), 133- 135. Kowalski, K., Cherry, B., & Yoder-Wise, P.S. (2013). A conversation with Peter Buerhaus: Crucial ideas for the next decade of nursing leadership and administration research. JONA, 43(3), 127-129. Trepanier, S., Early, S., Ulrich, B., & Cherry, B. (2012). New graduate nurse residency program: A cost-benefit analysis based on turnover & contract labor usage. Nursing Economic$, 30(4), 207-214. Cherry, B. (2011). Assessing Organizational Readiness for Electronic Health Record Adoption in Long-Term Care Facilities. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 37(10), 14-19. Cherry, B. and Carpenter, K.L. (2011). Evaluating the effectiveness of electronic medical records in a long term care facility using process analysis. Journal of Healthcare Engineering, 2(1), 75-86. Cherry, B., Ford, E.W., & Peterson, L.P. (2011). Experiences with electronic health records: Early adopters in long-term care facilities. Health Care Management Review, 36(3), 265-274. O’Bryant, S.E., Zhang, Y., Owen, D., Cherry, B., Ramirez, V., Silva, M., Hudson, C., Hobson, V., Grammas, P., Schiffer, R.B., Manning, G., Schrimsher, G.W., Lucas, J.A., Sutker, P.B. (2009). The Cochran County Aging Study: Methodology and descriptive statistics. Texas Public Health Journal, 61(1), 5-7. Cherry, B., Carpenter, K., Waters, C., Hawkins, W.W., McGrew, P., Satterwhite, L.J., Stepien, J. Ruppelt, W. & Herring, K. (2008). Social compatibility as a consideration in caring for nursing home residents with dementia. Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias, 23(5), 430-438. Cherry, B., Carter, M., Owen, D. & Lockhart, C.L. (2008). Factors affecting electronic health record adoption in long-term care facilities. Journal for Healthcare Quality, 30(2), 37-47. Cherry, B., Ashcraft, A., Owen, D. (2007). Perceptions of job satisfaction and the regulatory environment among nurse aides and charge nurses in long-term care. Geriatric Nursing, 28(3), 183-192. Cherry, B., Marshal-Gray, P., Laurence, A., Valadez, A., Scott-Tilley, D., Green, A., & Merritt, P. (2007). The Geriatric Training Academy: Innovative education for certified nurse aides and charge nurses. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 33(3):37-44 Green, A., Masten, Y., & Cherry, B. (2005, Summer). Managing resources and ensuring accountability: Understanding return on investment. Nursing Leadership Forum, 9(4), 165-170. Jacob, S. & Cherry, B. (2000, September-October). Long distance collaboration through seamless technology. Computers in Nursing.

Solicited Publications

Cherry, B., Pecenka-Johnson, K., & Martin, E. (2017). Fatigue: A nurse’s responsibility to self and patients. TexasNursing Magazine, Winter, 2017, 10-11.


Cherry, B., Taylor Sullivan, D., & Yoder-Wise, P. (2013). What does leadership in a diverse environment really mean? Voice of Nursing Leadership, 11(1), 12-13. Published by the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE).

Books

Cherry, B., & Jacob, S. (Eds). (2019). Contemporary nursing: Issues, trends and management (8th

ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier/Mosby Cherry, B., & Jacob, S. (Eds). (2017). Contemporary nursing: Issues, trends and management (7th

ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier/Mosby Cherry, B., & Jacob, S. (Eds). (2014). Contemporary nursing: Issues, trends and management (6th

ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier/Mosby Cherry, B., & Jacob, S. (2014). Instructor’s resource manual for contemporary nursing: Issues, trends and management (6th ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier/Mosby. Cherry, B., & Jacob, S. (Eds). (2010). Contemporary nursing: Issues, trends and management (5th ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier/Mosby Cherry, B., & Jacob, S. (2010). Instructor’s resource manual for contemporary nursing: Issues, trends and management (5th ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier/Mosby. Cherry, B., & Jacob, S. (Eds). (2008). Contemporary nursing: Issues, trends and management (4th ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier/Mosby Cherry, B., & Jacob, S. (2008). Instructor’s resource manual for contemporary nursing: Issues, trends and management (4th ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier/Mosby. Cherry, B., & Jacob, S. (Eds). (2005). Contemporary nursing: Issues, trends and management (3rd ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier/Mosby. Cherry, B., & Jacob, S. (2005). Instructor’s resource manual for contemporary nursing: Issues, trends and management (3rd ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier/Mosby. Cherry, B., & Jacob, S. (Eds). (2002). Contemporary nursing: Issues, trends and management (2nd ed). St. Louis: Elsevier/Mosby. Cherry, B., & Jacob, S. (2002). Instructor’s resource manual for contemporary nursing: Issues, trends and management (2nd ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier/Mosby. Cherry, B., & Jacob, S. (Eds). (1999). Contemporary nursing: Issues, trends and management. St. Louis: Elsevier/Mosby. Cherry, B., & Jacob, S. (1999). Instructor’s resource manual for contemporary nursing: Issues, trends and management. St. Louis: Elsevier/Mosby

Book Chapters


Cherry, B. (2019). Nursing leadership and management. In B. Cherry & S. Jacob (Eds), Contemporary nursing: Issues, trends and management (8th ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier/Mosby. Cherry, B. (2019). Collective bargaining and unions in today’s workplace. In B. Cherry & S. Jacob (Eds), Contemporary nursing: Issues, trends and management (8th ed.) St. Louis: Elsevier/Mosby. Cherry, B., & Myers, C. (2019). Health policy and politics: Get involved. In B. Cherry & S. Jacob (Eds), Contemporary nursing: Issues, trends and management (8th ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier/Mosby. Cherry, B. (2019). Budgeting basics for nurses. In B. Cherry & S. Jacob (Eds), Contemporary nursing: Issues, trends and management (8th ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier/Mosby. Cherry, B., & Strong, M.E. (2019). Effective delegation and supervision. In B. Cherry & S. Jacob (Eds), Contemporary nursing: Issues, trends and management (8th ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier/Mosby. Cherry, B. (2019). Staffing and nursing care delivery models. In B. Cherry & S. Jacob (Eds), Contemporary nursing: Issues, trends and management (8th ed.) St. Louis: Elsevier/Mosby. Cherry, B. (2017). Budgeting basics for nurses. In B. Cherry & S. Jacob (Eds), Contemporary nursing: Issues, trends and management (7th ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier/Mosby. Betts, V. & Cherry, B., & (2017). Health policy and politics: Get involved. In B. Cherry & S. Jacob (Eds), Contemporary nursing: Issues, trends and management (7th ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier/Mosby. Cherry, B. (2017). Nursing leadership and management. In B. Cherry & S. Jacob (Eds), Contemporary nursing: Issues, trends and management (7th ed.). Mosby, Inc. Publishing Company. Cherry, B., & Strong, M.E. (2017). Effective delegation and supervision. In B. Cherry & S. Jacob (Eds), Contemporary nursing: Issues, trends and management (7th ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier/Mosby. Cherry, B. (2017). Staffing and nursing care delivery models. In B. Cherry & S. Jacob (Eds), Contemporary nursing: Issues, trends and management (7th ed.) St. Louis: Elsevier/Mosby. Cherry, B. (2017). Collective bargaining and unions in today’s workplace. In B. Cherry & S. Jacob (Eds), Contemporary nursing: Issues, trends and management (7th ed.) St. Louis: Elsevier/Mosby. Cherry, B. (2014). Budgeting basics for nurses. In B. Cherry & S. Jacob (Eds), Contemporary nursing: Issues, trends and management (6th ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier/Mosby. Betts, V. & Cherry, B., & (2014). Health policy and politics: Get involved. In B. Cherry & S. Jacob (Eds), Contemporary nursing: Issues, trends and management (6th ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier/Mosby. Cherry, B. (2014). Nursing leadership and management. In B. Cherry & S. Jacob (Eds), Contemporary nursing: Issues, trends and management (6th ed.). Mosby, Inc. Publishing Company. Cherry, B., & Strong, M.E. (2014). Effective delegation and supervision. In B. Cherry & S. Jacob (Eds), Contemporary nursing: Issues, trends and management (6th ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier/Mosby. Cherry, B. (2014). Staffing and nursing care delivery models. In B. Cherry & S. Jacob (Eds), Contemporary nursing: Issues, trends and management (6th ed.) St. Louis: Elsevier/Mosby.


Cherry, B. (2014). Collective bargaining and unions in today’s workplace. In B. Cherry & S. Jacob (Eds), Contemporary nursing: Issues, trends and management (6th ed.) St. Louis: Elsevier/Mosby.

Cherry, B. (2010). Budgeting basics for nurses. In B. Cherry & S. Jacob (Eds), Contemporary nursing: Issues, trends and management (5th ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier/Mosby. Cherry, B., & Betts, V. (2010). Health policy and politics: Get involved. In B. Cherry & S. Jacob (Eds), Contemporary nursing: Issues, trends and management (5th ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier/Mosby. Cherry, B. (2010). Nursing leadership and management. In B. Cherry & S. Jacob (Eds), Contemporary nursing: Issues, trends and management (5th ed.). Mosby, Inc. Publishing Company. Cherry, B., & Strong, M.E. (2010). Effective delegation and supervision. In B. Cherry & S. Jacob (Eds), Contemporary nursing: Issues, trends and management (5th ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier/Mosby. Cherry, B. (2010). Staffing and nursing care delivery models. In B. Cherry & S. Jacob (Eds), Contemporary nursing: Issues, trends and management (5th ed.) St. Louis: Elsevier/Mosby. Roe, C. & Cherry, B. (2010). Collective bargaining and unions in today’s workplace. In B. Cherry & S. Jacob (Eds), Contemporary nursing: Issues, trends and management (5th ed.) St. Louis: Elsevier/Mosby.

Academic Presentations (peer-reviewed and presented)

International

Batcheller, J., Cherry, B., & Yoder-Wise, P. (2019). Innovative academic and practice partnerships. 2019 International Association for Leadership Science in Nursing (ALSN) annual conference. Los Angeles, California, November 9, 2019. Jones, K., Harris, D., Cherry, B., & Sridharan, M. (2017). To ensure elder safety, caregiver robots must perceive elders’ affordances. Ninth International Conference on Social Robotics, Nov 22 – 24, Tsukuba, Japan. Jones, K.S., Cherry, B., & Sridharan, M. (2015). Formative work analysis to design caregiver robots. Proceedings of the 10th ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction, 99-100. Portland, Oregon. Jones, K.S., Cherry, B., & Sridharan, M. (2014, October). Analyzing elder care to guide the design of caregiver robots. Paper presented at the 6th International Conference on Social Robots for Health Innovation, Sydney, Australia. Trepanier, S., Cherry, B., Early, S., & Ulrich, B. New Graduate Nurse Residency Program: A Cost-Benefit Analysis. International Nursing Administration Research Conference. Denver, Colorado, October 13, 2011. Ford, E. W. Cherry, B. J., Peterson, L. T. Early Adopters' Experiences with Electronic Health Records: Long-Term Care Facilities. Academy of Management Annual Meeting, August 6-10, 2010, Montreal, Canada.


Cherry, B. & Bridges, R. Leading the Charge for Service Excellence and Quality Improvement. Workshop Presentation. Sigma Theta Tau International’s 36th Biennial Convention. Indianapolis, Indiana – November, 2001. Cherry, B. Working with the Transdisciplinary Team: Establishing a Comprehensive Long-Term Care Education, Service and Research Program. Accepted for Presentation. Sigma Theta Tau International’s 36th Biennial Convention. Indianapolis, Indiana – November, 2001. Valadez, A. & Cherry, B. Overcoming Resisters and Cynics to Web-Based Instruction. Paper Presentation. 19th Annual International Nursing Computer and Technology Conference. Denver, Colorado – July, 2001.

National

Cherry, B., Yoder-Wise, P.S., & Kowalski, K. The Future of Master’s in Nursing Administration Programs. American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) Annual Conference. Podium Presentation. Baltimore, Maryland. April 1, 2017. Cherry, B., Yoder-Wise, P.S., & Kowalski, K. The Future of Master’s in Nursing Administration Programs. American Association of Colleges of Nursing Master’s Education Conference. Podium Presentation. Atlanta, Georgia. February 24, 2017. Cherry, B., & Crenshaw, J. The Imperative for Financial Intelligence in DNP Graduates. American Association of Colleges of Nursing Doctoral Education Conference. Podium presentation. San Diego, CA, January 20, 2017. Cherry, B. & Campbell, L.A. Public Health Preparedness, Response, & Recovery: Lessons Learned through Collaboration & Leadership. American Public Health Association Meeting Workshop Presentation. New Orleans, LA, November 18, 2014. Crenshaw, J.T. & Cherry, B. The Doctor of Nursing Practice: Advancing Leadership in Academic Settings. Doctor of Nursing Practice 6th National Conference. Leadership Workshop Preconference. Phoenix, Az. September 26, 2013 Scott, E., Yoder-Wise, P.S., & Cherry, B. Creating the Next Generation of Graduate Leadership Evidence and Education: CGEAN’s Role in Defining the Future of Leadership Research and Education. Podium Presentation for American Association of Colleges of Nursing 2013 Master's Education Conference, Buena Vista Palace, Orlando, FL, Feb 22, 2013. Cherry, B., Merrill, E., Owen, D., & Mello, I. Using Quality Improvement to Advance Nursing Education: Lessons Learned and Strategies for Success. Podium presentation at the American Association of Colleges of Nursing 2012 Masters Education Conference, San Antonio, Texas, February 29 – March 3, 2012. Owen, D., Cherry, B., & Merrill, E. Faculty Development and the 2011 Master's Essentials: Facing Challenges and Creating Opportunity. Podium presentation at the American Association of Colleges of Nursing 2012 Masters Education Conference, San Antonio, Texas, February 29 – March 3, 2012. McBride, S. & Cherry, B. Electronic Health Records Discussion: Impact on Racial, Ethnic and Vulnerable Populations. Podium presentation at the Department of Health and Human Services Region VI Health Equity Partnership Meeting. Little Rock, Arkansas, September 8 – 9, 2011


Green, A., Fenton, M. & Cherry, B. Accountable Care Organizations: What Skills and Knowledge will DNP Graduates Need to Succeed in These High Performance Health Systems? Podium presentation at the American Association of Colleges of Nursing 2011 Doctoral Education Conference, San Diego, CA, January 27 – 30, 2011. Cherry, B Promoting Professionalism in Healthcare Students. Invited webinar presentation to a national audience sponsored by Elsevier Publishing Company. September 29, 2010. Cherry, B & Fenton, M. Using National Leadership Competency Models as Framework for Developing a DNP Leadership Curriculum. Poster session at the American Association of Colleges of Nursing 2010l Doctoral Conference, Captiva Island, Florida, January 27 – 30, 2010. Cherry, B Student Scholars in Geriatrics: Promoting Interdisciplinary Geriatric Care Among Health Professional Students. Accepted for Resource Exchange Presentation at the 32nd Annual Meeting and Educational Leadership Conference: Association for Gerontology in Higher Education, Indianapolis, Indiana – February, 2006. Cherry, B, Curran, T., & Valdez, G. Implementing Best Practices in Diabetes Care through a Multi-Level Approach of Disease Management, Patient Education, and Health Professional Education with Terry Curran and Gloria Valdez. National Nursing Centers Consortium Annual Conference, Nashville, Tennessee – October, 2004. Bridges, R. & Cherry, B Nursing and Medical Education Collaboration: Meeting the Challenge of Complex Work Environments with Ruth Ann Bridges. National Conference on Professional Nursing Education and Development, Kansas City, Missouri – November, 2003.

State

Cherry, B. (2019). Lunch and Learn: DNP Education and Programs. Moderated Panel for the 2019 Texas DNP Conference. May 18, 2019, Austin, Texas Cherry, B. and Allard, J. (2019). Nurse Fatigue: Serious Implications for Patient Safety and Personal Health. Presented as a webinar for Texas Nurses Association on May 15, 2019. Merrill, E., Cherry, B., & Richburg, M. (2017). Financial Intelligence: What the NP Needs to Know. Texas Nurse Practitioner Conference, September 8, 2017, Austin, Texas. Merrill, E., Cherry, B., & Richburg, M. (2016). Reducing Cognitive Errors: Improving Health Care through Better Thinking. Texas Nurse Practitioner Conference, September 10, 2016, San Antonio, Texas. Merrill, E., Cherry, B., Richburg, M., & Zinn, M. (2015). After I’ve Earned My DNP: Looking Back and Forward: Was it Worth It? Texas Nurse Practitioner Conference, September 2015, Dallas, Texas. Cherry, B., Merrill, E., & Breslin, E. The Doctor of Nursing Practice: Dynamic Innovation for Clinical Scholarship. Key note panel presentation. Texas Nurse Practitioner Conference, San Antonio, Texas – September 12, 2010.


Cherry, B Long-Term Care Nurses: The New Generation of Leaders. Invited presentation for the Texas Association of Homes and Services for the Aged annual conference. May 18, 2010. Houston, Texas. Cherry, B., Waters, C., Hawkins, D.W., Carpenter, K., Satterwhite, L., Ruppelt, W, Stepien, J., Herring, K., & McGrew, P. The Social Compatibility Model for Dementia Care. Podium presentation at the Texas Association of Homes and Services for the Aged Annual Conference, Arlington, Texas – May 20, 2008.

Posters

Cherry, B. and Fenton, M. Using National Leadership Competency Models as Framework for Developing a DNP Leadership Curriculum. Poster session at the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Annual Doctoral Conference, Captiva Island, Florida, January 27 – 30, 2010. Waters, C and Cherry, B. Describing the social compatibility model for nursing home residents with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Poster session at the National Gerontological Nurses Association 2007 Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida, October 18-20, 2007. Cherry, B., Owen, D., Carter, M., Lockhart, C. (2007, March). Determining barriers and facilitators to adoption of electronic health records in long-term care facilities. Poster session at the TTUHSC Garrison Institute on Aging Annual Aging Symposium, Lubbock, Texas. Cherry, B., Ashcraft, A., Owen, D. (2006, March). Learning from nurse aides and charge nurses to create positive work environments in nursing homes. Poster session at the TTUHSC Garrison Institute on Aging Annual Aging Symposium, Lubbock, Texas McKeon, L.M., Cherry, B., Ketterman, P., Thornton, T.D., Webb, S., & Webb, R. (2005, October). Transforming the practice environment: Leadership development at a distance. Poster session presented at the Tennessee Nurses Association 2005 Annual Convention, Memphis, TN. Valadez, A. & Cherry, B. (2002, November). Development of a partnership to promote transdisciplinary quality care for institutionalized elderly. Poster session presented at the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Annual Baccalaureate Education Conference, Lake Buena Vista, FL.

Invited Presentations

Cherry, B. Leadership: The Essential Competency for 21st Century Nursing Practice. National Organization of Associate Degree Nurses Annual Conference. Reno, Nevada. November 8, 2013. Cherry, B Electronic Health Records: The Future of Quality and Effectiveness in Healthcare Invited presentation for the Annual Conference of the Florida Organization of Associate Degree Nurses. Fort Myers, Florida, February 17, 2012 Cherry, B Fostering a Professional Presence in Today’s Nursing Student Invited presentation for the Annual Conference of the Florida Organization of Associate Degree Nurses. Fort Myers, Florida, February 17, 2012


Cherry, B Professionalism: Creating a Nurse. Invited presentation for the Annual Conference of the Maryland Association of Associate Degree Nursing Directors. Baltimore, Maryland, October 15, 2011 Cherry, B Technology in Long Term Care: Early Adopters Experiences. Invited presentation for the TTUHSC Donald W. Reynolds Geriatrics grant lecture series. February 8, 2011. Cherry, B The Long-Term Care Workforce: Implications for Our Future. Invited podium presentation for the Texas Health Institute’s Long-Term Care Regional Forum in Lubbock, Texas. August 25, 2006 Cherry, B Health Information Technology in Institutional Long-Term Care. Invited podium presentation at the Texas Health Institute’s Texas Health Workforce/Health Information Summit in Austin, Texas - May 8, 2006. Cherry, B Evaluation of a Web-Based Medical Record and Communication System for Long-Term Care Facility Management. Invited panel presentation at the National Convention of the American Health Care Association/National Association for the Support of Long-Term Care, Las Vegas, Nevada – October, 2005.

Media

Cherry, B Culturally Sensitive Nursing Care. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing, for HealthNet videotaped production – March, 2001.

CONSULTATIONS

Retained by the Oklahoma University Regents to review the Northwest Oklahoma State’s proposal to start a DNP program. Work competed and final report submitted January 2016. Advisory Board Member for the Minnesota Licensed Nursing Homes and Certified Boarding Care Homes Assessment of EHR Adoption and Use and Health Information Exchange. October 2011 – 2012 Retained by the Oklahoma University Regents to review the University of Oklahoma’s proposal to start a DNP program. Work competed and final report submitted October 2009. Leadership Development workshop for the Directors of Nursing employed by Sears Methodist Retirement System, Inc. Abilene, Texas. June 3, 2008.

MANUSCRIPT REVIEWS

Journal of Patient Safety

2017: Reviewed manuscript JPS-15-512 entitled “A report of information technology and health deficiencies in US nursing homes”

Geriatric Nursing 2019: Reviewed Manuscript Number: GN-D-19-00036 entitled “Working with national quality registries in elderly care: A qualitative study of perceived impact on assistant nurses' work situation”  


2018: Reviewed manuscript #GN_2018_446 entitled “Innovative Model Using Telementoring for Geriatric Education of Direct Care Workers at Skilled Nursing Facilities” 2017: Reviewed manuscript #GN-D-16-00323 entitled “Improving the quality of nursing homes in Korea: Experts and nursing home directors survey” 2016: Reviewed manuscript # GN-D-16-00137 entitled “Care Workers’ health, presenteeism and implicit rationing of care in nursing homes: A multi-site cross-sectional survey”. 2015: Reviewed manuscript # GN-D-15-00038 entitled “Contributing influences of work environment on sleep quantity and quality of nursing assistants in long-term care facilities: A cross-sectional study” 2014: Reviewed manuscript # GN-D-14-00178 entitled “Systematic Integrated Literature Review of Certified Nurse Assistant's Training to Care for Residents with Alzheimer's disease or related Dementias inside Long-Term Care Facilities Geriatric Nursing” 2013: Reviewed manuscript # GN-D-13-00114 entitled “The Satisfaction with the Quality of Dementia Care and the health, burnout and work ability of nurses: a longitudinal analysis of 50 German Nursing Homes”

American Journal of Alzheimers Disease & Other Dementias 2016: Reviewed revised version of Manuscript ID AJADD-15-165 entitled "Does Nursing Facility Use of Habilitation Therapy Improve Performance on Quality Measures" 2015: Reviewed Manuscript ID AJADD-15-165 entitled "Does Nursing Facility Use of Habilitation Therapy Improve Performance on Quality Measures" 2013: Reviewed manuscript # AJADD-13-043 entitled “Needs of People with Dementia in Long-Term Care: A Systematic Review” 2012: Reviewed manuscript # AJADD-12-080 entitled "Opinions on Family Participation in Lifestory Telling for Residents in Aged Care Facilities." 2012: Reviewed manuscript # AJADD-11-075 entitled "Road To The Nursing Home: Costs and Disease Progression Among Medicare Beneficiaries With ADRD"

Health Care Management Review 2011: Reviewed manuscript ID: HCRM 11-91

Journal of Professional Nursing

2010: Reviewed manuscript ID: JPN-D-10-00064. 2009: Reviewed manuscript ID: JPN-D-09-00008 Reviewed manuscript ID: JPN-D-09-00041 2008: Reviewed manuscript ID: JPN-D-07-00118

Reviewed manuscript ID: JPN-D-07-00059 Reviewed manuscript ID: JPN-D-07-00068

2007 Reviewed manuscript ID: JPN-D-07-00041 Reviewed manuscript ID: JPN-D-07-00029


Annals of Internal Medicine 2009: Reviewed manuscript ID: M09-2851 Journal of American Medical Directors Association 2009: reviewed manuscript ID: JAMDA-D-09-00098. Western Journal of Nursing Research

2008: Review manuscript ID: WJNR-2008-Dec-0151

CONTINUING NURSING EDUCATION COURSES TAUGHT

Toxic Behaviors in the Workplace. TTUHSC Garrison Institute on Aging Geriatric Education and Training Academy presentation to the nursing staff from Parkview Nursing and Rehab Center in Big Spring, Texas. October 19, 2006 Using Conflict Management Strategies to Become a More Effective Supervisor. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing Continuing Nursing Education Program presented to nursing staff at the Lubbock State School - July 11, 2006. Creating Positive Work Environments: Improve Interpersonal Skills in the Work Place. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing Continuing Nursing Education Program presented to staff at the McCamey Nursing Home - May 25, 2006. Becoming a More Effective Leader and Manager in Nursing Practice. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing Continuing Nursing Education Program presented to nursing staff at the Lubbock State School - February 21, 2006 Supervisory Skills for Nurses in Long-Term Care Settings. Geriatric Education and Training Academy, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Institute for Healthy Aging, Big Spring, Texas – November, 2004. Effective Communication and Conflict Resolution. Geriatric Education and Training Academy, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Institute for Healthy Aging, Amarillo, Texas – October, 2004. Supervisory Skills for Nurses in Long-Term Care Settings. Geriatric Education and Training Academy, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Institute for Healthy Aging, Lubbock, Texas – September, 2004. Burning Out or Firing Up. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing, Continuing Nursing Education, Medical Arts Hospital, Lamesa, Texas – September, 2004. Effective Communication and Conflict Resolution. Geriatric Education and Training Academy, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Institute for Healthy Aging, Big Spring, Texas – June, 2004.


Time Management for Nurses in Long-Term Care Settings. Geriatric Education and Training Academy, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Institute for Healthy Aging, Big Spring, Texas – June, 2004. Effective Communication and Conflict Resolution. Geriatric Education and Training Academy, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Institute for Healthy Aging, Lubbock, Texas – April, 2004. Supervisory Skills for Nurses in Long-Term Care Settings. Geriatric Education and Training Academy, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Institute for Healthy Aging, Lubbock, Texas – February, 2004. Helping Patients Change. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing, Continuing Nursing Education and Continuing Medical Education for the West Texas Affiliate of the National Kidney Foundation, Lubbock, Texas – May, 2001.

SERVICE Professional 2019 Appointed to the Texas Nurses Association Policy Wisdom Council 2018 Nurses on Boards Coalition. National Chair of the Impact of Nurses on Boards Workgroup.

2015 - 2019 2017 - 2018 2015 - 2019

ALSN/CGEAN (national professional organization focused on furthering the development and improvement of graduate education for administration in nursing): Immediate Past President, 2019; President, 2017 – 2018; President-Elect, 2016. South Plains Organization of Nurse Executives (SPONE). President Texas Nurses Association Policy Council (inaugural Council); Chair, Workplace Advocacy Committee (reappointed in July 2017 for the 2017 – 2019 term)

2015 - 2018 2014 – 2019 2011 - 2014

Texas Organization of Nurse Executives. Board member representing SPONE, 2017 - 2018; Strategic Planning Committee Member, 2015 - 2016. Texas DNP Program Directors: Convener and point person Secretary and Executive Committee Member (elected position). Council of Graduate Education in Nursing Administration (CGEAN – national organization focused on furthering the development and improvement of graduate education for administration in nursing)

2011 - 2014 Board of Trustees, Sears-Methodist Retirement System, Inc.

2009 - 2011 First Vice President and Program & Education Conference Chair, Texas Nurses Association, District 18 (elected position)

2007 Informatics Task Force member. National Gerontological Nursing Association


2006 - 2008 National Gerontological Nursing Association. Member.

2005 - Present American Organization of Nurse Executives. Member.

1995-Present Sigma Theta Tau, National Honor Society of Nursing, Iota Mu Chapter.

• President – 2000-02 • Member – 1995-Present

1999-Present Texas Nurses Association. Member.

1995-Present Beta Gamma Sigma, National Honor Society of Business. Member. Community

2020 2013– present 2009-2010

COVID Volunteer Nursing Consortium Leader; coordinated nurse volunteers for the City of Lubbock Health Department to staff a COVID Screening Clinic Legal Aid Society of Lubbock, Board Member (Board Chair 2019 – 2020) West Texas Affiliate of the National Kidney Foundation – Medical Advisory Board Member

1999- 2006 Project Triumph’s Tattoo Removal Clinic, Lubbock, Texas. Volunteer Nurse.

2001-03 Lutheran Social Services. Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) serving the Lubbock area. Advisory Board Member.

2001-03 West Texas Affiliate of the National Kidney Foundation. Medical Advisory Board Member.

University

2016 - 2020 2014 - 2015 2013 – 2014 2008 – 2009

Chair, TTUHSC Quality Improvement Review Board TTUHSC Task Force to Establish a Quality Improvement Review Board Garrison Institute on Aging Executive Director Search Committee School of Nursing Dean Search Committee

2008 - 2009 Texas Tech Community Medical School Advisory Committee 2008 Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) Proposal Review Committee, Texas Tech

University Health Sciences Center. Member. 2007 Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) Topic Selection Committee, Texas Tech

University Health Sciences Center. Member. 2002 President’s Strategic Planning Retreat, Cloudcroft, New Mexico, Texas Tech

University Health Sciences Center. Facilitator. 2002-2007 Texas Tech University Extended Studies. Life Long Learning Community

Program. Advisory Board Member. 2000 University Medical Center/Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Joint

Strategic Planning Initiative Subcommittee on Product Lines and Culture Statement Revision. Member.


2000 Texas Tech School of Pharmacy Strategic Planning Retreat – Mission, Vision and Culture Statement Revision. Facilitator.

1999 Health Organization Management Student Real Time Consulting Projects Healthy Aging Team. Preceptor.

1998-99 Texas Tech Center for Healthy Aging and the Texas Tech/Sears Methodist teaching nursing home. Coordinated program development.

1998 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine Strategic Objectives Group to design a Business Development Plan for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Medical Clinics. Facilitator.

1998 School of Nursing Dean Search Committee. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Member.

School of Nursing

2013 – 2015 SON Strategic Plan 2013 – 2018 Execution Leader

2012- present Member, Dean’s Council and Academic Council

2012- present Administrative Liaison to DNP Committee and MSN Committee

2010 - 2012 2007 - 2011 2007 – 2010 2006 – 2007

Administrative Liaison to DNP Committee, MSN Committee and Faculty Affairs Committee Member, Dean’s Leadership Council Administrative Liaison to Graduate Program Committee, DNP Subcommittee and MSN Subcommittee Faculty Research and Practice Committee. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing. Chair, AY 2006-2007

2004 - 2005 Faculty Research and Practice Committee. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing. Member and Vice Chair.

2003-04 Outcomes and Evaluation Committee. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing. Chair.

2002-2003 Outcomes and Evaluation Committee. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing. Member.

1999-2000 On-Line Task Force to convert senior-level courses to web-based and distance education courses for the StaRNeTT program. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing. Member.

State

2016 - 2018 Long Term Care Nurse Staffing Study Task Force member. Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies. Texas Department of State Health Services.

2014

Long Term Care Nurse Staffing Study Task Force member. Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies. Texas Department of State Health Services.


2007 - 2008

ce Long Term Care Nurse Staffing Study Task Force member. Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies. Texas Department of State Health Services.

2006 Texas Health Institute – Long-Term Care Council Member

2005 - 2008 Texas Association of Homes and Services for the Aged – Educational Institute on Aging Quality Improvement Task Force

2006 Task Force to develop the workbook: Dementia Care for Home Health Aides. Funding provided by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services. Workbook published by the TTUHSC Garrison Institute on Aging.

2006 Texas Nurses Association. “Nurse Friendly” for Long-Term Care Think Tank ACADEMIC COURSES TAUGHT

NURS7350 DNP Capstone Project and Seminar. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice Program, Spring 2013. Course faculty with Dr. Jeannette Crenshaw as course facilitator NURS7351 DNP Practicum and Seminar. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice Program, Spring 2013. Course faculty with Dr. Jeannette Crenshaw as course facilitator NURS6340 Advancing Policy and Politics in Healthcare. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice Program, Spring 2013. Co-facilitator with Dr. Lisa Campbell NURS6344 Advanced Practice Development. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing Doctorate of Nursing Practice Program. Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013. NURS5346 The Nursing Administrator: Standards for Excellence. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing MSN Program. Fall 2010, Fall 2011, Fall 2012 NURS6010 Nursing Administration Practicum. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing MSN Program. Fall, 2010. NURS5347 Administrative Role Development. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing MSN Program. Spring 2010, Spring 2011. NURS6350 Finance and Budget Management. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing Doctorate of Nursing Practice Program. Summer 2009, Summer 2010, Summer 2011, Summer 2012, Summer 2013 NURS6320 Systems Leadership for Safety, Quality and Effectiveness. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing Doctorate of Nursing Practice Program. Fall 2008. NURS6200 Role Transition I. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing Doctorate of Nursing Practice Program. Summer 2008.


NURS5386 – Finance and Budgeting for Nurse Leaders. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing Spring 2006, Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Fall 2011, Fall 2012. NURS3040 – Innovation in Health Care. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing 2007 NURS4303 – The Role of the Nurse in Community Health. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing. Clinical Instructor – 2000; 2003. NURS4390 – Baccalaureate Nursing Practice. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing. Clinical Instructor – 2004. NURS4601 – The Role of the Nurse as Leader and Manager. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing. Clinical Instructor – 2001; 2002; Course Facilitator – 2003.

Dissertation, DNP Projects, Thesis Committees Works completed in 2019

Deina Green (2017 – 2019). Implementation of a Case Management Practice Council in a Military Healthcare Facility. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing DNP Project Advisor. Terry Hill (2017 – 2019). A Unique Strategy to Address Nurse Leader Fatigue. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing DNP Project Advisor. Stansell (2016 – 2019). A Systematic Approach to Ventilator Management for the Pediatric Patient during Air Medical Transport. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing DNP Project Advisor.

Works completed in 2018

Kathy Laney (2016 – 2018). Implementing Evidence-Based Guidelines for Diagnosing and Treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder for Children and Adolescents in a Group Practice Setting. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing DNP Project Co-Advisor with Dr. Susan Calloway. Annette Macias-Hoag (2016 – 2018). Meeting Community Needs with an Acuity Adaptable Unit. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing DNP Project Advisor. Grace Sun (2016 – 2018). Utilizing the Logic Model Framework to Standardize Quality and Rigor in the Doctor of Nursing Practice Project. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing DNP Project Content Expert.

Works completed in 2017 Ashley Raybon (2017 – XXXX). Levels of Engagement in Persons with Dementia in Long-Term Care Facilities during Structured versus Non-Structured Activities. Thesis Committee member for the master’s degree in Speech, Language and Health Pathology, TTUHSC School of Health Professions.


Susan Ferguson (2015 – 2017). A Community Engagement Approach to Development of an Active Living Plan in a Rural Setting. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing DNP Capstone Project Advisor. Judith Thomas (2015 – 2017). Graying Behind Bars: The Healthcare Dilemma of the Elderly Incarcerated Offender: Geriatric Housing Care Model as a Solution. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing DNP Capstone Project Co-Advisor with Dr. Emily Merrill.

Works completed in 2016 Joseph Berumen (2014 – 2016). Leadership Engagement as an Engine for CAUTI Reduction. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing DNP Capstone Project Advisor. Jennifer Day (2014 – 2016). Inpatient Dialysis Unit Project Development: Redesigning Acute Hemodialysis Care. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing DNP Capstone Project Advisor Tina Mendiola (2014 – 2016). Expertise in the Delivery Room: An Innovative Way to Improve Exclusive Breastfeeding Rates. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing DNP Capstone Project Advisor


Stacy Adams (2013 – 2015). Right Care, Right Time, Right Place: Parental ED Discharge Education for Pediatric Patients. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing DNP Capstone Project Advisor. Elaine Nelson (2013 – 2015). Improving Patient Outcomes in Hospitalized Elderly Patients through the Implementation of NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders) Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing DNP Capstone Project Advisor. Christine Stuart (2013 – 2015). Certified nurse-midwives’ experiences with gestational weight management. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing DNP Capstone Project Co-Advisor with Dr. Emily Merrill. Vicki Brockman (2013 – 2015). Navigating Complex Change: Moving to Mother-Baby Care. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing DNP Capstone Project Advisor.


Sally Gillam (2012 – 2014). Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training and the Incidence of Violent Events in a Large Hospital Emergency Department: An Observational QI Study. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing DNP Capstone Project Advisor.

Martha Zinn (2012 – 2014). Improving Health in a Rural Community with Implementing a Quality Improvement Program: The Development of a Hypertension Program. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing DNP Capstone Project Advisor.



Toni Abbasi (2011 – 2013). Evaluating the Accuracy of Harm Scores Entered into an Incident Reporting System. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing DNP Capstone Project Co-Advisor with Dr. Michael Evans. Teresa Acosta (2011 – 2013). Using Motivational Interviewing to Improve Influenza Vaccination Rates in Healthcare Personnel. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing DNP Capstone Project Advisor. Joe Garcia (2011- 2013). Improving Outcomes for Unfunded Cardiac Patients: A Team Approach. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing DNP Capstone Project Advisor. **Voted Best Executive Leadership Capstone by faculty** Valerie Kiper (2011 – 2013). Improving a Culture of Patient Safety: A Model for Continued Readiness. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing DNP Capstone Project Advisor. Manual Miranda (2011 – 2013). Structured Telephone Follow-Up for Health Failure Patients. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing DNP Capstone Project Advisor. Sherry Sorrenson (2011 – 2013). Preparing the Adult Sibling Donor for Collection and Beyond. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing DNP Capstone Project Advisor. James Voiland (2011 – 2013). A Cost Analysis of Operating a New Service Coordination Program in a Medicaid Managed Care Organization. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing DNP Capstone Project Advisor.


Lauren Sullivan-Dawson (2011 - 2012). The Experiences and Perceptions of Hispanic Doctor of Nursing Practice Graduates of Campus Climate at a Predominately White Institution. Served on Thesis Committee, Texas Tech University College of Education, Masters in Education. Bonnie Clipper (2011 – 2012). Determining the Impact of a Preceptor Training Program on New Graduate Nurse Turnover. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing DNP Capstone Project Advisor. Simone Hughes (2010 – 2012). Determining the Impact of Relational Coordination on Organizational Outcomes in the Acute Care Setting. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing DNP Capstone Project Advisor. Ryan L. Oglesby (2011 – 2012). Executive Succession and Competitive Advantage in U.S. Hospitals: Simulating a Randomized Control Trial. The Graduate School, University of North Carolina Greensboro. PhD Dissertation Committee; Committee directed by Dr. Eileen Kohlenberg and Dr. Eric Ford.


Sylvain Trepanier (2009 – 2011). New Graduate Nurse Residency Program: A Cost-Benefit Analysis Based on Turnover & Contract Labor Usage. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing DNP Capstone Project Advisor.


Jeannette Moody (2009 – 2011). Ensuring the Success of Nurse Managers: What Organizations should Know. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing DNP Capstone Project Advisor.


Bob Dent (2009 - 2010). Telephone Nurse Triage to Improve Emergency Department Utilization. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing DNP Capstone Project Advisor.

Mike Hazel (2009 - 2010). Using Cardiac Calcium Scoring to Stratify Risk of an Adverse Cardiac Event. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing DNP Capstone Project Advisor.

Prior to 2010

Howle, D.Y. (2001). The relationship between the work effectiveness of staff nurses and their perception of their nurse manager’s empowerment. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, School of Nursing. Committee Member.

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