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GW Nursing Researcher to Study the Response of U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier, Fleet Surgical Team, and Hospital Ship Nurses to COVID-19

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In Spring 2021 Dr. Catherine Wilson Cox received federal funding from the TriService Nursing Research Program (TSNRP) to gather first-person narratives from shipboard nurses when confronted with Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and other potential public health emergencies. By doing this study, she hopes to support future shipboard nurses’ acumen and skill development necessary for the provision of competent care regarding the suppression and transmission of infective diseases while underway. 

COVID-19 presents a unique challenge to U.S. Navy ships due to the provision of health care for essential personnel within the close confines of a shipboard setting. The major components of control of the current pandemic include social distancing, isolation of sick patients, and quarantine of exposed persons, yet none of these is easily achieved while at sea. Balancing operational readiness with the management of any public health emergency while underway potentially exposes vulnerabilities to potential adversaries. For example, in March 2020 national news was made when at least 36 crew members from the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt tested positive for COVID-19 and had to be quarantined in Guam. This crippled the show of force to U.S. rivals that is critical to U.S. Defense policies, as well as sidelined the ship until contingency plans could be made. Because prevention of disease in the military is key to ensuring a fit and ready force, U.S. Navy nurses who are forward-deployed at sea on aircraft carriers, on amphibious assault ships via fleet surgical teams, and on hospital ships are integral to the mission of responding to any worldwide emergency. 

“The study cannot build on previous research because the phenomenon of interest has never been described in the nursing literature,” said Dr. Cox. “The significance of this study is that the knowledge gained will expand the discipline of nursing’s understanding of shipboard nursing and its role in the face of public health emergencies. This in turn will support future nurses’ expertise and skill development necessary for the provision of competent care regarding the suppression and transmission of infective diseases while underway.” 

For the research study, Dr. Cox will interview 30 nurses and will include up to 10 participants per type of ship (n=30): nurses who have deployed to aircraft carriers (n=10), with fleet surgical teams (n=10), and on hospital ships (n=10) within the last 12-24 months (preferably, the last 12 months). She hopes to start the interviews this summer, once the IRB (Institutional Review Board) approvals are received. Then data analysis will occur (late summer/early fall) with findings being disseminated in early 2022. 

Dr. Cox is a retired U.S. Navy Nurse and Associate Professor in the undergraduate program at GW Nursing. As a retired military nurse, she was eligible to compete for TSNRP grants. According to the Uniformed Services University, “TSNRP facilitates nursing research to optimize the health of military members and their beneficiaries. Active duty military nurses from the U.S. Army, Navy, and Air Force as well as Reserve and National Guard Nurse Corps officers, and retired military nurses, are eligible to apply for grant awards. It supports nurses in all phases of their research careers.” This is the third time that Dr. Cox has been funded by TSNRP, the first time as a novice researcher during her doctoral studies, another mid-career, and now as a senior nurse scientist. Dr. Cox hopes more GW Nursing faculty and students with military affiliations consider submitting grant proposals to TSNRP.

AUTHOR Catherine Cox

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RWJF Interdisciplinary Research Leaders Examine Role of Fathers in Reducing Maternal Mortality

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George Washington School of Nursing’s Dr. Sherrie Wallington, an assistant professor of health disparities and oncology, along with her colleague, Dr. Tony Yang, professor and executive director of the Center for Health Policy and Media Engagement, were selected as fellows as part of the 2020 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Interdisciplinary Research Leaders Program (IRL).  This is a three-year (2020-2023) funding of $371,000 with 20% support for each fellow/leader. The IRL connects leaders in varying professions and fields of expertise from all over the country to promote collaboration and learning from one another to develop stronger leadership competencies.

Drs. Wallington and Yang, along with their community partnering organization, Alliance of Concerned Men, Inc in D.C., make up their team focusing on the project, It’s a Dad Thing: Fathers as Powerful Agents of Change in Reducing Disparities in Maternal Mortality in the District of Columbia.  This project is a mixed-methods study that examines the role of fathers in reducing maternal mortality in the District of Columbia.  Currently, D.C. has one of the highest rates of maternal mortality, especially among Black women.

The anticipated outcome of their project is to expand current literature and identify multilevel issues related to father involvement  in improving maternal/child health outcomes. A particular aspect of the study involves examining policy-level factor that promote or impede father involvement. Their findings will contribute to the design of innovative and sustainable father-focused interventions and community-engaged activities.

The research component of the study will feature a visual research method known as photo voice, various focus groups and discussions, and cross-sectional surveys, all of which will take place in the targeted communities. 

Right now, Drs. Wallington and Yang are working with their community partner to establish a community advisory board, which will help inform and provide feedback throughout the duration of the project.  The community advisory board will ensure that the goals of the project fully reflect the needs and makeup of the D.C. communities that are part of the project.  By working with a community advisory board, the project leaders expect that the resulting actions at the conclusion of the project will produce significant, real-world changes that directly benefit the parents and children living in those communities. 

The project leaders are also hard at work finalizing data collection processes and tools as well as seeking feedback from RWJF staff and community partner organizations in order to maximize the long-term impact of their study. To learn more about the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s IRL program, visit www.irleaders.org.

AUTHOR Sherrie Wallington & Tony Yang

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Faculty Awards & Honors: July 2019 – June 2020

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GW Nursing is teaming with accomplished, well-respected faculty who are experts in their fields, and each year the awards and honors roll in, rewarding them for their excellent work.

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Dr. Erin Athey was accepted as a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. March 2020. 

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Dr. Melissa Batchelor was selected to participate in the 2019 Training Institute for Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health (TIDIRH) supported by the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.  

Dr. Melissa Batchelor had a project receive funding project on: Towards Age-Friendly: Improving Lives for All 2.0 has been selected for University Seminars Funding Program 2020-21. 

Dr. Melissa Batchelor was awarded funding from the University Seminars Funding Program 2019-20 for Towards Age-Friendly: Improving Lives for All.  

Dr. Sabrina Beroz was inducted as Fellow into the National League for Nursing (NLN) Academy of Nursing Education. 

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Dr. Catherine Cox is inducted as Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. 

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Dr. Ashley Darcy-Mahoney was selected as the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) Distinguished Nurse Scholar-in-Residence.  

Dr. Ashley Darcy-Mahoney was a visiting professor in the School of Health Sciences in Spring 2019. Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia.  

Dr. Ashley Darcy-Mahoney received invited distinguished scholar position at the University of Chicago Department of Economics. Griffin Applied Economics Incubator. https://voices.uchicago.edu/griffinincubator/visitors/ 

Dr. Ashley Darcy-Mahoney received funding from the NIH for the project, Hablame Bebe: Improving health information access for low-income Hispanic children’s early language environments. The project seeks to develop, disseminate, and evaluate health information pertaining to early developmental milestones and language environments for low-income Hispanic families using the Hablame Bebe application. 

Dr. Ashley Darcy-Mahoney received funding from the NIH Center for Advancing Translational Sciences CTSI-CN Discovery Pilot Award Program as a co-investigator for the project, Early Detection of Autism with Automated Social Cognition & Imitation Screener (AScIS). She proposed adapting existing technology to develop a novel automated social cognition and imitation screener (AScIS) that identifies robust developmental benchmarks in infants (ages 6-12 months) associated with a heightened risk of ASD.  

Dr. Ashley Darcy-Mahoney was awarded funding by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for her project, Social Mission and the Culture of Health: Nursing Schools Educating for Health Equity. This project will work to define further discussions and potential initiatives to advance social mission within nursing education really call for a better understanding of the social mission of nursing schools in the context of current educational possibilities and realities 

Drs. Sandra Davis, Anne-Marie O’Brien, Adriana Glenn, Sharon Lambert (GW CCAS) and Loren Kajikawa (Corcoran School of the Arts and Design) were awarded funding from the University Seminars Funding Program 2019-20 for “The Power of Music to Heal, Inspire and Unite.”  

Dr. Maritza Dowling was awarded funding from the fiscal year 20s21 COVID-19 Research Fund competition through the GW Office of the Vice Provost for Research for her submission, Usability and Acceptability of Telehealth Technologies During COVID-19 Among a Racially and Ethnically Diverse Sample of Medicaid and Medicare Beneficiaries.  

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Dr. Majeda El-Banna was appointed to serve on the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) Program Review Committee. This committee is to deliberate and recommend accreditation status for programs that have submitted a self-study and hosted an on-site program evaluation visit.  

Dr. Majeda El-Banna was inducted as Fellow into the National League for Nursing (NLN) Academy of Nursing Education. 

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Dr. Asefeh Faraz’s project, Psychometric Testing and Evaluation of the Novice Nurse Practitioner Role Transition (NNPRT) Scale, was selected for the 2019 GW Nursing Pilot Proposal.  

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Dr. Kathleen Griffith was inducted as Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. 

Dr. Kathleen Griffith was appointed to co-lead the Geriatric and Functional Assessments in Non-AIDS Defining Cancers project with other external colleagues. The goal of this research is to document relative differences in accelerated aging indicators between patients with NADCS and those with cancer who do not have a history of HIV disease. The P30 umbrella grant is held by Kevin Cullen, who is the cancer center director (P30CA134274). 

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Dr. Pamela Jeffries received the 2019 Virginia Nurses Foundation (VNF) Leadership Excellence Award for a Nursing School Dean/Director.  

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Dr. David Keepnews was appointed to a three-year term on the National Board of Directors of CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder).  

Dr. David Keepnews was inducted as a Fellow into the National League for Nursing (NLN) Academy of Nursing Education. 

Dr. Karen Kesten was awarded the STTI Phi Epsilon Faculty Grant Award for her Practice Scholarship Study, “Outcomes of Practice Scholarship as Reported by Nurses Holding a Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree.” 

Dr. Karen Kesten received the 2019 Nursing Outlook Excellence in Education Award. From the American Academy of Nursing.  

Dr. Joyce Knestrick was inducted as a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN).

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Dr. Daisy Le was awarded funds by the Clinical and Translational Science Institute at Children’s National (CTSI-CN), for her project, “The My SHARE (Self-sampling HPV Awareness, Results, and Empowerment) Study: A pilot trial of HPV self-sampling as a remote intervention to promote cervical cancer screening among women living with HIV,” under the CTSI-CN Community Engagement Pilot Award Program.  

Dr. Daisy Le is selected to receive an AACR Scholar-in-Training Award to support her attendance at the AACR Virtual Conference on The Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved. 

Dr. Daisy Le was awarded funding for the 2019 GW Cancer Center Intra-Program Pilot Cancer Grant for the grant entitled “Promoting HPV Self-Sampling Test Kits to Increase Cervical Cancer Screening among Women Living with HIV.”  

Dr. Daisy Le was selected as 2020 Emerging Scholar by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education. 

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Dr. Anne-Marie O’Brien received funding from the GW University Seminar Series for her project, Addressing Income Inequality and Its Growing Threat to Our Nation and The World. 

Drs. Anne-Marie O’Brien and Sandra Davis received funding from the GW Nashman Center Faculty Development for Community-Engaged Scholarship 2020-2021 for their project, Optimizing Health in an Urban Community: Bringing Together Community, Nursing, Nutrition and Mindfulness in DC’s Ward 8. 

Dr. Anne-Marie O’Brien received funding for her project, A simulation-based peer intervention training Program to increase active bystandership among a sample of police officers. Drexel University – Rapid Response to Racial Injustices Grant Program 2020. 

Dr. Jeanne Murphy was awarded funds by Clinical and Translational Science Institute at Children’s National (CTSI-CN), for her project, “Mindfulness-Based Pregnancy Eating Awareness Promoting Optimal Development (MB-PEAPOD)-DC: Tailoring and testing a place-based intervention for excessive gestational weight gain for African-American women in Washington D.C,” under the CTSI-CN Community Engagement Pilot Award Program. 

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Dr. Cara Padovano is selected to participate in the second cohort of GW Academic Leadership Academy. 

Dr. Laurie Posey is awarded a Fulbright Specialist grant to assist the Child Nurse Practice Development Initiative within the Department of Pediatrics and Child Health at the University of Cape Town with transitioning their post-graduate diploma programs in child nursing and critical care child nursing to a blended learning format.  

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Dr. Rhonda Schwindt received tenure and promotion to Associate Professor. 

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Dr. Sherrie Wallington was selected to participate in the second cohort of GW Academic Leadership Academy. 

Drs. Sherrie Wallington and Tony Yang are selected as fellows for 2020 RWJF Interdisciplinary Research Leaders Program. They received funding for their project, “It’s a Dad Thing: Fathers as Powerful Agents of Change in Reducing Disparities in Maternal Mortality in the District of Columbia,” a mixed-methods study examining the role of fathers in reducing maternal mortality in the District of Columbia. 

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Dr. Tony Yang received funding from the George Washington Cancer Center as co-investigator for his project, A secondary analysis of state cancer registries to understand the epidemiology of liver cancer in the Washington D.C. area. 

Drs. Tony Yang, Sherrie Wallington and Daisy Le received funding from the Office of Minority Health of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for the project, Academic-Community-Government Partnership to Reduce Liver Diseases Attributable to Hepatitis B Virus in the Washington-Baltimore Metropolitan Area. 

Dr. Tony Yang received funding from Merck & Co as principle investigator for his project, A Multimethod Examination of Conditionally Admitted Kindergartners and School Entry Vaccination Requirements. 

Dr. Tony Yang was awarded a two-year grant as principal investigator by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for his project, A Community-based Patient Navigation Model for Hepatitis C Screening and Linkage to Care in People with Substance Use Disorders and Other High-Risk Populations in the District of Columbia. 

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Local and Global Presentations: July 2019 – June 2020

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Our faculty have presented at conferences, meetings and webinars throughout the world and online on topics ranging from COVID-19 to early literacy to nursing leadership and more.

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BATCHELOR, M. (July 2020). 3 Things to Know if You Get Sick During COVID. Podcast. July 14, 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=101m0sIyOA8  

BATCHELOR, M. (2020). Use of social media in building your professional brand and branding your science. University of North Carolina Chapel Hill School of Nursing, Chapel Hill, NC. [Invited, Webinar] 

BATCHELOR, M. (April 2020). HealthCetera. COVID19 and older adults in nursing homes. Interview with Dr. Diana Mason, April 22, 2020. 

BATCHELOR, M. (May 2020). How to talk to your older relatives about the COVID-19 pandemic – and actually have them listen! Webinar presentation at Nasdaq Employee Assistance Program. May 7, 2020. 

BATCHELOR, M. & Delva, J. (2019). Social Determinants of Mental Health: Issues Touching Older Adults. Presentation at the 2019 National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Washington, DC. 

BATCHELOR, M. (2019). Rx4Policy: Policy, Process, Politics & The Press. Presentation at the 2019 Gerontological Nurses Association (GAPNA) Annual Conference. Las Vegas, NV. 

BATCHELOR, M. (2019). Professional Brand: Using the Nuts and Bolts of Social Media. Presentation at the 2019 Gerontological Nurses Association (GAPNA) Annual Conference. Las Vegas, NV. 

BATCHELOR, M., & Simpson, D. (2019). Grandfamilies. Presentation at the 2019 Gerontological Nurses Association (GAPNA) Annual Conference. Las Vegas, NV. 

Yap, T., Kennerly, S., BATCHELOR-MURPHY, M., Horn, S., Barrett, R., Boss, L., & Bergstrom, N. (July 2019). Influence of Asian and Non-Asian Nursing Home Residents’ Nutritional Intake Patterns on Pressure Ulcer/ Injury Outcomes. Presentation, 29thInternational Research Congress, sponsored by Sigma Theta Tau International, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, July 25-29, 2019. https://bit.ly/2KlgIaj 

BATCHELOR-MURPHY, M. (August 2019). Presented three breakout sessions at the 2019 Quality in Long-Term Care Conference. The title of the sessions was Supporting Nutritional Outcomes in Dementia through the Interdisciplinary Team and aimed to teach caregivers handfeeding strategies for improving meal intake in older adults with dementia. Georgetown, TX. August 12-13th, 2019 

Ward, D. & BATCHELOR-MURPHY, M. (October 2019). From Training to Competency: Creating Efficiencies to Ensure Excellence Achieve Business Goals. Presentation, American Health Care Association, Orlando, FL, October 13-16, 2019. 

BATCHELOR-MURPHY, M. (2019). Bettering Clinical Care for Alzheimer’s Disease. Keynote Address at Maine Alzheimer’s Summit. Point Lookout Resort, Northport, ME 

BATCHELOR-MURPHY, M. (2019). Supporting Nutritional Outcomes in Dementia Through the Interdisciplinary Team. Presentation at the 2019 Texas Geriatric Symposium: Taking the Next Steps. Advancing Nursing in Long-Term Care. Austin, TX. 

Carmody, J., & BATCHELOR-MURPHY, M. (2019). Age-Friendly Health Systems. Presentation at the 2019 Health and Aging Policy Fellows Alumni Network Meeting. Washington, DC. 

BATCHELOR-MURPHY, M. (2019). Optimizing Intake in Alzheimer’s Disease: Supportive Handfeeding Strategies that Work. National webinar for NICHE Webinar: Nurses Improving Care for Health systems Elders. 

BATCHELOR-MURPHY, M.., Shattell, M., & Darmoc, R. (2019). Influencing the Conversation, One Tweet at the Time. Presentation at the 2019 Health and Aging Policy Fellows Annual Communications Workshop. Washington, DC. 

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COX, C.W. (November 2019). Undergraduate Military Nursing Students in the Civilian Classroom: An Integrative Review. Poster Presentation. Sigma Theta Tau International’s 45th Biennial Convention, National Harbor, MD. 

COX, C.W. (November 2019). Facilitating the Success of Nursing Faculty via the Onboarding Process. Poster Presentation. Sigma Theta Tau International’s 45th Biennial Convention, National Harbor, MD. 

COX, C.W., WIERSMA, G., PEARCE, M., & Spatola, A. (September 2019). Creating a Culture of Success: Transitioning Military Bachelor of Science in Nursing Students to the Civilian Classroom and Beyond. Panel Presentation. NLN Education Summit, National Harbor, MD. 

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DARCY-MAHONEY, A. (January 2020). Presented her research: Improving Hispanic children’s early language environments through nurse home visiting at the Home Visiting Applied Research Collaborative Meeting. January 29, 2020. Washington, DC. 

Baralt, M., Darcy–Mahoney, A ., Thota, A., Myland, C., Dargam, V., Rincon, L., Leon, V., Jung, R. (October 2019). Bilingualism enhances preterm-born children’s executive function: an fNIRS study. 5th Annual Florida Psycholinguistics Meeting. Oct. 5, 2019. University of Miami, Miami, FL. 

DARCY-MAHONEY, A., Baralt, M., Thora, A., Myland, C., Dargam, V., Rincon, L., Leon, V., Jung, R. (October 2019). The Neural Recruitment of Executive Function in Monolingual versus Bilingual Preterm-Born Children: An fNIRS Study. Council on Advancement in Nursing Science Advanced Methods Conference: The Expanding Science of Sensor Technology in Research. Poster. October 2019. Washington, DC.  

Faunda, M., Austin, E., DARCY-MAHONEY, A. (October 2019). Enhancing Early Literacy & Language coaching with Nurse Family Partnership. Council on Advancement in Nursing Science Advanced Methods Conference: The Expanding Science of Sensor Technology in Research. Poster. October 2019. Washington, DC. 

DAVIS, S. (October 2019). The social determinants of a heart healthy community: A participatory action research project. The American Academy of Nursing, October 24th – 25th, Washington, D.C. 

DAVIS, S.  (September 2019). Understanding implicit bias. The 2019 National League of Nursing Education Summit. September 26 – 28, Fort Washington, MD. 

DAWN, K. and PULCINI, P. (November 2019). Becoming a Community Engaged Department in an Academic University. Presentation at the Biannual Sigma Theta Tau Convention. National Habor, Washington, DC. 

DAWN, K. (November 2019). A Nurse-led Community Partnership Initiative to Identify and Reduce Hypertension in the Mukono district, Uganda. Presentation at the Biannual Sigma Theta Tau Convention. National Habor, Washington, DC. 

DOWLING, N.M. et al. (November 2019). Measuring Literacy of Dementia Prevention and Treatment Among Older LGBT Adults. 2019 Gerontological Society of America: Annual Scientific Meeting. Austin, Texas.  

DRENKARD, K. (October 2019). Creating a Culture of Patient and Family Engagement. Central Connecticut State University, Hartford, CT. 

DRENKARD, K. (October 2019). Caring Science Health Care Organization Accreditation Standards: Become an Accredited Caring Science Organization. Watson Caring Science Consortium, San Francisco, CA. 

DRENKARD, K. (November 2019). Every Nurse is a Leader. University of Missouri Nursing Symposium, Columbia, MO. 

DRENKARD, K. (November 2019). Show me the money: The Return on Investment for Professional Development in Action. Kaiser Permanente Southern California Nurse Educators Conference, Pasadena, CA. 

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EL-BANNA, M. & KESTEN, K (March 2020). Nurse Practitioner (NP) Residency/Fellowship Programs: Innovation in Nursing Education. Presentation at the 32nd Annual Eastern Nursing Research Society Scientific Sessions, Boston, MA. 

EL-BANNA, M., Whitlow, M., & MCNELIS, A.M. (November 2019). Connecting Pharmacology Concepts through Team Based Collaborative Learning. Sigma 45th Biennial Convention. Washington, DC. November 16-20, 2019. 

EL-BANNA, M., Whitlow, M., & MCNELIS, A.M. (September 2019). Team-Based Learning: A Strategy to Foster Active Learning and Improve Exam Scores. The 2019 George Washington University Teaching Day, The George Washington University, Washington, DC. September 27, 2019. 

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Daniels, A., FARINA, C.L., and Sittner, B (January 2020) Podium presentation at the International Meeting for Simulation In Healthcare, “Enhance Security and Confidentiality of Simulation Experiences: Safeguarding Our Learners, January 20, 2020, San Diego, CA 

Schneidereith, T., Cowperthwait, A., and FARINA, C.L. (January 2020) Podium Presentation at the International Meeting for Simulation In Healthcare, “Start A Business: Lessons Learned from Simulation Entrepreneurs, January 22, 2020, San Diego, CA 

FARINA, C.L., and Schneidereith, T., (November 2019). Podium presentation at the Biennial Sigma Theta Tau Convention, “Ways to Maximize Simulations: Outsourcing.” National Harbor, November 18, 2019. Washington, DC. 

FARINA, C.L., (July 2019) Podium Presentation at Virginia State Simulation Alliance Conference, “Concept-Based Debriefing: Making Connections. July 30, 2019. Williamsburg, VA 

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GLENN, A. (March 2020). Instruction and Empowerment of Nursing Students in Participatory Action Research: The Heart Healthy Photovoice Project, Sigma Theta Tau, National Education and Research Conference 2020, Washington DC, (accepted for podium presentation) https://www.sigmarepository.org/nerc-2020/ [conference canceled due to COVID 19] 

GLENN, A. (November 2019) Podium presentation at the Sigma Theta Tau, 45th Biennial Convention. Becoming a Community Engaged Department in an Academic University. Washington, DC 

GLENN, A. (August 2019) Podium presentation at the 14th Annual International Family Nurses Association. The Social Determinants of a Heart Healthy Community: A Participatory Action Project with Middle School Students. Washington, DC. 

GRIFFITH, K., Crandall, K. (December 2019). Responsible Conduct of Research Monthly Series:  Collaborative Research. Office of the Vice President for Research, The George Washington University. December 17, 2019. Washington, DC. 

GRIFFITH, K. (July, 2019). Incorporating non-pharmacological therapies into pain care for older Veterans. Veterans Administration Geriatric Research and Education Clinical Centers National Webinar, Baltimore, MD. 

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JEFFRIES, P. (October 2019). Panelist, Simulation in an Academic Setting. Columbia Innovation Summit, October 2019. New York City, NY. 

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KESTEN, K. & EL-BANNA, M. (August 2019). Current Best Evidence about Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Programs. The 12th National Doctors of Nursing Practice Conference August 7-9, 2019. Washington, DC. 

Willett, T., & KESTEN, K. (March 2020). Nurse’s Perception of Safety Culture and Patient Safety with the Handoff Communication Process between Pre-op and Operating Room Nurses Post Intervention. Presentation at the AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo 2020, March 28 – April 1, 2020. Anaheim, CA 

Junker, C., KESTEN, K., & Lay, C. (March 2020). Time for Quiet: Reducing Nighttime Interruptions in the ICU (TURN IN-ICU). Presentation at the 32nd Annual Eastern Nursing Research Society Scientific Sessions, Boston, MA. 

Taft, S., KESTEN, K., & EL-BANNA, M. (November 2019). One Size Does Not Fit All: Structuring High Quality Learning Experiences: Differentiating Class Enrollment Sizes in Online Nursing Courses. Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Faculty Development Conference, Orlando,FL. November 20-21, 2019. 

KESTEN, K., & Anderson, K., White, K., & Fall-Dickson, J. (August 2019). Mentoring Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Projects, 12th Annual National Doctor of Nursing Practice Conference, Washington, DC 

Conrad, D., Burson, R., Moran, K., KESTEN, K., Corrigan, C. & Pohl, E. (July 2019). A Global Team Approach to Advancing the Practice Doctorate in Nursing, The International Network for Doctoral Education in Nursing, Calgary, Canada. 

KNESTRICK, J.M. & Edwards-Tuttle, C. (October 2019). Ethics for leaders in Healthcare.  Podium Presentation, AANP Fall Conference. October 10-13, 2019. LasVegas NV. 

KNESTRICK, J.M. & Wilbur, V. (October 2019). Interdisciplinary Care Conference from a Primary Care Perspective. Poduim Presentation, AANP Fall Conference. October 10-13, 2019. Las Vegas, NV. 

Pitts, C, Begley, MN, Padden, D & KNESTRICK, J.M. (2019). A relationship and communication checklist for faculty and preceptor to enhance the nurse practitioner student clinical experience, NONPF webinar. 

KURTZMAN, E.T. (October 2019). Transforming health, driving policy: Confessions of an RWJF Health Policy Fellow.  Podium presentation at AAN Transforming Health, Driving Policy Conference, Quality Expert Panel, October 26, 2016. Washington, DC. 

KURTZMAN, E.T. (July 2020). Bridging the Gap: From Research to Policy. National Library of Medicine (NLM) monthly blog: Musings from the Mezzanine. July 7, 2020. 

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LANG, C. and MURPHY, J. (August 2019). International Community Engagement as a Construct for Teaching Social Determinants of Health. Oral/Podium Presentation at the 14th International Family Nursing Conference. Washington, DC. August 13 – 16, 2019. 

LE, D., Juon, H.S., Park, V.M., & Hong, A.Y. (April 2020). Liver cancer prevention among Asian Americans: What we’ve known and what else we can do? Society of Behavioral Medicine 41st Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions (Accelerating Our Science: Finding Innovative Solutions for Tomorrow’s Health Challenges), San Francisco, CA. 

LE, D. (September 2019). You can’t escape tobacco; you have to change your environment: Perceived barriers to and recommendations for cessation among polytobacco using urban young adults in Baltimore, Maryland. Poster presentation at the 12th AACR Conference on The Science of Cancer Health Disparities. San Francisco, CA. 

Lee, A., Aldous, A., Anderson, E, & LUPU, D. (March 2020). Provider Perceptions of the MY WAY Intervention: Implementing Advanced Care Planning in CKD Clinics. Poster presentation at the National Kidney Foundation. March 25-28, 2020. New Orleans, LA. Conference cancelled due to pandemic. 

Aldous, A., Anderson, E., Schell, J., Sherman, M., Groninger, H., Aiello, J., & LUPU, D.  (March 2020). Impact of Advance Care Planning Coaching for Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: Results from the My Way Randomized Clinical Trial. Poster presentation at the National Kidney Foundation. March 25-28, 2020. New Orleans, LA. Conference cancelled due to pandemic. 

Bursic, A., LUPU, D. , Aldous, A., & Schell, J. (March 2020). A Retrospective Analysis of Advance Care Planning Outcomes among Older Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease. Poster presentation at the National Kidney Foundation. March 25-28, 2020. New Orleans, LA. Conference cancelled due to pandemic. 

LUPU, D. , Aldous, A., Anderson, E., Schell, J., & Groninger, H. (March 2020). Impact of Advance Care Planning Coaching for Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: Results from the MY WAY Randomized Clinical Trial. Poster presentation at the AAHPM State of the Science. March 21, 2020. San Diego, CA. Conference cancelled due to pandemic. 

Aldous, A., Klawson, E., Loughlin, S., & LUPU, D. (March 2020). Measuring Engagement in Advance Care Planning: Comparison of a Validated Survey with Chart Review in Kidney Patients. Poster presentation at the AAHPM State of the Science. March 21, 2020. San Diego, CA. Conference cancelled due to pandemic. 

Moss, A., LUPU, D. , & Harbert, G. (March 2020). Closing the Gap on the Palliative Care Needs of Patients with Kidney Disease: Innovations from the Pathways Project. Oral presentation at the AAHPM/HPNA Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care. March 19, 2020. San Diego, CA. Conference cancelled due to pandemic. 

Aldous, A., Klawson, E., Loughlin, S., & LUPU, D. (March 2020). Measuring Engagement in Advance Care Planning: Comparison of a Validated Survey with Chart Review in Kidney Patients. Poster presentation at the AAHPM/HPNA Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care. March 19, 2020. San Diego, CA. Conference cancelled due to pandemic. 

LUPU, D. , Aldous, A., Anderson, E., Schell, J., & Groninger, H. (March 2020). Impact of Advance Care Planning Coaching for Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: Results from the MY WAY Randomized Clinical Trial. Presentation at the AAHPM/HPNA Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care. March 19, 2020. San Diego, CA. Conference cancelled due to pandemic. 

Anderson, E., LUPU, D., Kelemen, A., Lee, A., Aldous, A., & Loughlin, S. (March 2020). Implications of the MY WAY Randomized Clinical Trial for building bridges between palliative care and nephrology. Poster presentation at the Social Work Hospice & Palliative Care Network (SWHPN). March 15-17, 2020. San Diego, CA. Conference canceled due to pandemic. 

LUPU, D.  & Harbert, G. (October 2019).  Presented at the 2019 National Renal Administrators Association Conference. “Expanding the Menu Choices:Person-Centered care for seriously ill patients on dialysis.” Huntington Beach, CA. 

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MARCHI, N., WAVELET, J., DAVIS, S. (September 2019). Developing Patient Safety teamwork To Address Lateral Violence Using Clifton Strengths Finder Tool and Cognitive Rehearsal. The 2019 National League of Nursing Education Summit. September 26 – 28, Fort Washington, MD. 

MULLINS, B. (May 2020) presented live webinar for Assessment Technologies Institute titled “Nursing at the Front Line during the COVID-19 Pandemic.”  

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PULCINI, J., LANG, C., DAWN, K., LESLIE, M., DAVIS, S., PERICAK, A. (November 2019). Becoming a Community Engaged Department in an academic university. Presentation at the Biennial Sigma Theta Tau Convention. November 17, 2019. National Harbor, MD. 

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RICCIARDI, R. (July 2020). Infusing joy during a global pandemic. Presentation at the Philippine Nurses Association of America (PNAA) 41st Annual & 1st Virtual Convention. July 3, 2020. 

RICCIARDI, R. (June 2020). Nursing: A pathway to empowerment of women. Strengthening and focusing health systems around primary health care. Presentation at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. June 23, 2020. Virtual presentation due to COVID-19. 

RICCIARDI, R. (May 2020). President-Elect STT, delivered keynote address at the Sigma 5th European Regional Conference in Coimbra, Portugal. “Influencing Global Health: Reflections on the past and plans for the future.” May 28, 2020. 

RICCIARDI, R., (March 2020). STT President, delivered keynote address at the Tau Alpha Meeting. The title of the presentation is: Sigma President’s Biennial Call to Action: Infuse Joy. 2020 Tau Alpha Meeting on March 4, 2020. Mexico. 

RICCIARDI, R. (January 2020). Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Growth and Impact in Europe. Presentation at the 2020 European Academy of Nursing Science (EANS) Meeting. University of Milan, Italy. January 28 – February 2, 2020. 

RICCIARDI, R. (December 2019). Evaluating new and established strategies for implementing large-scale, system level interventions. Presentation at the 12th Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation in Health. Washington, DC. 

RICCIARDI, R. (November 2019). Keynote Speaker Sigma Theta Tau International (Sigma) Presidential Call to Action: Infuse Joy. Sigma Theta Tau International 45th Biennial Convention, November 16-20, 2019. Washington, DC. 

RICCIARDI, R. (November 2019). Development, Integration and Implementation of the Advanced Practice Nurse in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Panel presentation at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center. November 3, 2019. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. 

RICCIARDI, R. (October 2019). President-Elect STT, presented at the Iota Alpha Chapter Chartering at William Paterson University. The Role and Value of Professional Organizations in Lifelong Professional Development. October 26, 2019. Wayne, NJ. 

RICCIARDI, R. (October 2019). President-Elect STT, presented at the Omega Nu Chapter Chartering at Long Island University. Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing: Supporting the Work of Nurses. October 15, 2019. Brooklyn, NY. 

RICCIARDI, R. (October 2019). Keynote Speaker at the Tristate Consortium meeting. “Driving Change: Rethinking the APRN’s Role in Reshaping Healthcare.” University of Delaware. 

RICCIARDI, R. (October 2019). Presented at the Nurse-Led Care Conference. “Value-based Care in Ambulatory Setting.” Nashville, TN. 

RICCIARDI, R. (September 2019). Cost benefit analysis. Webinar presentation for the Duke-Johnson & Johnson Nurse Leadership Fellows.  

RICCIARDI, R. (August 2019). Opportunity Awaits: Are We Ready to be Disruptive Innovators in Healthcare? Presentation at the DNP National Conference. Washington, DC. 

RILKO, L., & VENZKE, M. (April 2020). Managing Nursing Assessment Remotely: NLN Webinar Series “Taking Aim: Remote Teaching Challenges. Webinar presentation for National League of Nursing. April 9, 2020. 

RILKO, L., & Venzke, M. (April 2020). A Glimpse of the Future: NP Student’s Attitudes on Virtual Reality as a Tool for Learning. Poster presentation at the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) 46th meeting. Virtual due to COVID-19 

Washington, C., ROBERSON, A.J., Mitrani, V (March 2020). Living with a Mother with a Mental Disorder: Self-Management of Adolescents as a Protective Factor. Podium presentation at the Southern Nurses Research Society Annual Conference. March 18 – 20, 2020. New Orleans, LA. 

Giorgianni, S.J., Brott, A., ROBERSON, A.J. (2019). Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). Conference Summer: Behavioral Health Aspects of Depression and Anxiety in the American Male – An Expert Panel Report from Men’s Health Network. https://www.pcori.org/sites/default/files/Mens-Health-Network-Conference-Summary.pdf 

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SCHWINDT, R., Alaniz, J., & Law, S., (March 2020) Culture, Competency and Compassion for LGBTQ Patients presentation at the American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting & Exposition. National Harbor, MD. 

SCHWINDT, R. (December 2019). Top Ten Things You Need to Know About Gender Affirmative Care. Annual Midwestern University Health Sciences Conference. Downers Grove, IL. 

SCHWINDT, R. (August 2019). Caring for LGBTQ Patients: Methods for Improving Cultural Competence. American Pharmacists Association. Webinar. 

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TOULOUSE, C., & Fine, P. (July 2019) Making the Connection: Enhancing Connectedness within the Learning Triad of Student, Course Content, and Faculty. Poster presentation at the Virginia Association of Doctors of Nursing Practice Podium Presentation, Winchester, VA.   

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WALLINGTON, S.F., Kelly, K. (June 2020). Assessing HPV Knowledge and Attitudes Among Black Adolescent Males in the District of Columbia, Session 5A: Health Literacy & Health Equity, Academy of Healthcare Communication, Virtual Research Forum, Zoom poster presentation, June 27. 2020, Washington, D.C. 

WALLINGTON, S.F., Lindsay, A.C., Greaney, M.L., Rabello, L.M., and Kim, Y.Y. (March 2020). Brazilian Immigrant Parents’ Awareness of HPV and the HPV Vaccine and Interest in Participating in Future HPV-Related Cancer Prevention Study: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Study Conducted in the USA, 33rd International Papillomavirus Conference, March 23-27, 2020, Barcelona, Spain. (adapted to Zoom to due to COVID pandemic). 

WALLINGTON, S.F. and Felder, T. (November 2019). Cervical Screening and Prevention. Session: Black Women, Cervical Cancer and What You Need to Know. 6th Annual Healthy Churches 2020 National Conference. Balm in Gilead, INC.: Healing through Prayer, Education, Advocacy, and Service. November 19 – 22, 2019. Charlotte, NC.  

WALLINGTON, S.F. (October 2019). The Wicked Problem of Health Disparities, Human Rights Forum at Augsburg University, Session: Equity, Climate Change, and the Human Right to Healthcare. October 29, 2019. Minneapolis, MN 

WALLINGTON, S.F. (September 2019).  HPV and Cervivor Cancer. Cervivor School 2019: Survivor Advocacy Training. September 26-28, 2019. Chicago, IL. 

Whitlow, M., EL-BANNA, M., & MCNELIS, A.M. (September 2019). Active Engagement in the Classroom: Using Team-Based Learning (TBL) to Improve Student Learning of Pharmacology. The 2019 National League of Nursing Education Summit. Washington, DC. September 26-28, 2019. 

WHITT, K. & Ray, G. (March 2020). Do family health history interviews influence college student’s perceived risk for disease and intent to engage in preventive behaviors? 2020 American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting, Digital Edition. March 25, 2020. https://www.acmgeducation.net/Users/Catalog.aspx 

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YANG, Y.T. (November 2019). Empirical evidence of nonmedical exemptions’ contagiousness. Podium presentation at the APHA’s 2019 Annual Meeting and Expo. Philadelphia, PA. November 2-6, 2019. 

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ZHOU, Q., GRIFFITH, K., & WALLINGTON, S. (November 2019). Body weight and general health among female breast cancer survivors. Podium Presentation, Sigma Theta Tau International 45th Biennial Convention, November 16-20, 2019. Washington, DC. 

Strockbine, V.L., Gehrie, E., ZHOU, Q., & Guzzetta (November 2019).  Reducing Unnecessary Phlebotomy Testing Using a Clinical Decision Support System. Poster, the 2019 Architecture of High Value Health Care National Conference (HVPAA). Baltimore, MD. 

Jeffries, C., Guzzetta, C., & ZHOU, Q. (July, 2019). A Study of Bonding and Bridging Among Nurse Teleworkers. Poster presentation, Sigma’s 30th International Nursing Research Congress. Calgary, Canada.

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Faculty Publications: July 2019 – June 2020

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Take a look at the latest scholarly publications from GW Nursing faculty. From articles to books to peer-reviewed journals, our faculty are sharing their expertise.

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BATCHELOR-MURPHY, M. K., Steinberg, F. M., & Young, H. M. (2019, Dec). Dietary and feeding modifications for older adults. Am J Nurs, 119(12)49-57. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NAJ.0000615796.40279.9c 

Liu, W., BATCHELOR, M. K., Williams, K.N. (2020). Development and Psychometric Testing of the Mealtime Engagement Scale (MES) in Direct Care Providers of Nursing Home Residents with Dementia. The Gerontologist. doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnaa097 

Steinberg, F. M., BATCHELOR-MURPHY, M. K., & Young, H. M. (2019, Nov). Eating for healthy aging. Am J Nurs, 119(11), 43-51.  https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NAJ.0000605360.22194.1f 

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COX, C.W. (2019). Military students’ strengths and challenges based on their military experiences: An integrative review. Journal of Nursing Education. 58(7), 392-400. https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20190614-03 

COX, C.W. (2019). Best practice tips for the assessment of learning of undergraduate nursing students via multiple-choice questions. Nursing Education Perspectives, 40(4), 228-230. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000000456 

COX, C.W. (2019). Remembering the sacrifices of veterans and their loved ones. Nursing, 49(5), 49-50. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NURSE.0000554626.07132.f8 

COX, C.W. (2019). Mind matters fall conference: Five top takeaways. Virginia Nurses Today, 27(4), 17.  https://d3ms3kxrsap50t.cloudfront.net/uploads/publication/pdf/1942/VNT_12_19.pdf 

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DARCY-MAHONEY, A., Westphaln, K., COVELLI, A., and Mullan, F. (2020). Advancing Social Mission in Nursing Education: Recommendations from and expert advisory board. Journal of Nursing Education. doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20200723-03 

Baralt, M. & DARCY-MAHONEY, A., (July 2020). Bilingualism and the executive function advantage in preterm-born children. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cogdev.2020.100931  

DAVIS, S., & O’BRIEN, A.-M. (2020). Let’s talk about racism: Strategies for building structural competency in nursing. Academic Medicine. Published Ahead-of-Print. doi: 10.1097/ACM.0000000000003688 

Hasegawa, Y., Ryherd, E., Ryan, C.S., & DARCY-MAHONEY, A., (2020). Examining the utility of perceptual noise categorization in pediatric and neonatal hospital units. Health Environment Research & Design Journal. doi.org/10.1177/1937586720911216 

Becklenberg, A., Tanner, T., Csaky, W., Reyes, I., Jeon, M.J., and DARCY-MAHONEY, A., (2020). Screening for and addressing food insecurity in the management of childhood obesity. Advances in Family Practice Nursing. doi.org/10.1016/j.yfpn.2020.01.013 

DARCY-MAHONEY, A., (2020). Looking backwards to move forward: Using a social mission lens in nursing education. Journal of Professional Nursing. doi.org/10.1016/j.profnurs.2020.03.005 

Baralt, M., DARCY-MAHONEY, A., & Brito, N. (2020). Háblame Bebé: A phone application intervention to support Hispanic children’s early language environments and bilingualism. Child Language Teaching and Therapy. 026565902090377. 10.1177/0265659020903779. 

DRENKARD, K. & O’Connor. M. (2019). Working toward healthy work environments. Nursing Administration Quarterly, 43(2), 99-100. 

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ECHEVARRIA, M. (2020). Identifying Problems and Project Topics, In: Bradshaw, M.F., and Vitale, T.R. The DNP Project Workbook, A Step-by-Step Process for Success, 1st Edition; Springer Publications. 

ECHEVARRIA, M. (2020). Framing the DNP Project: Taking Aim and Being SMART. In: Bradshaw, M.F., and Vitale, T.R. The DNP Project Workbook, A Step-by-Step Process for Success, 1st Edition; Springer Publications. 

Gnilka, B., ECHEVARRIA, M., & Morgan, M. (2020) Focused professional development improves nurses’ self confidence during peer review self-efficacy. ViewPoint: The official publication of the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing. Vol.42(2), pp.3-6. 

Rochon, T., & EMARD, E. (2019). End-of-Life Care: Redesigning access through leveraging the institute of medicine future of nursing recommendations. Home Healthcare Now, 37(4), 208–212. https://doi.org/10.1097/NHH.0000000000000788 

EMARD, E. (2019) Quality, safety and financial alignment: Nursing leadership needed to create value. The Voice of Nursing Leadership, AONL, Chicago, Illinois

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FARAZ COVELLI, A.; BenMaimon, S.; Falusi, O. and DARCY-MAHONEY, A. (2020). Assessing nurse practitioner and medical student experience and self-efficacy caring for patients and families living in poverty. Education in Health Professions. doi: 10.4103/EHP.EHP_24_19 

FARAZ, A. & Salsberg, E. (2019). From education to practice: What we can learn about the workforce from a survey of new nurse practitioners. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 31(8), 454-461. doi:10.1097/jxx.0000000000000226

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GRIFFITH, K.A. & Ryan, A.S. (2020). IL-6 and soluble receptors in overweight and obese African American women with and without breast cancer. Biological Research for Nursing 

Van Vulpen, J.K., Sweegers, M.G., Peeters, P.H., Courneya, K.S., Newton, R.U……GRIFFITH, K. et al (2019). Moderators of exercise effects on cancer-related fatigue: A meta-analysis of individual patient data. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000002154 

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HAHN, J.A. (2019). The Perceptions and Experiences of National Regulatory Nurse Leaders in Advancing the APRN Compact Policy Agenda. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. 31(4), 255-262. doi: 10.1097/JXX.0000000000000135 

HAHN, J.A. (2019) Five steps to follow: Board Service. Virginia Nurses Today 27/(3), 10. 

HAHN, J.A. (2019). Women’s healthcare in the United States: A policy update. Virginia Nurses Today, 27(1), 11. 

HAHN, J.A. (2019). Nurses on Boards Coalition: Spotlight on a Virginia nurse leader. Virginia Nurses Today, 26(4), 15-16 

HOGG, C. (2020) What influences work engagement among Registered Nurses: Implications for Evidence-based Action, Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing. 

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JOHNSON, J.E., EMARD, E., & Sakallaris, B. (2020) Chapter titled Quality and Safety in Health Care in Mason, D.J., Dickson, E., McLemore, M.R. & Perez, G.A., editors (2020). Policy & Politics in Nursing and Health Care, 8th Edition. Elsevier. 

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KEEPNEWS, D.M. & Betts. V.T. Nursing and the Courts. Ch. 45 in Mason, D.J., Dickson, E., McLemore, M.R. & Perez, G.A., editors (2020). Policy & Politics in Nursing and Health Care, 8th Edition. Elsevier. 

Zollweg, S.S.F., Tobin, V., Goldstein, Z.G., KEEPNEWS, D.M. & Chinn, P.L. Improving LGBTQ+ Health: Nursing Policy Can Make a Difference. Ch. 26 in Mason, D.J., Dickson, E., McLemore, M.R. & Perez, G.A., editors (2020). Policy & Politics in Nursing and Health Care, 8th Edition. Elsevier. 

KESTEN, K., & EL-BANNA, M. (2020) Facilitators, Barriers, Benefits, and Funding to Implement Postgraduate Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Programs. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (JAANP) doi: 10.1097/JXX.0000000000000412 

KESTEN, K., EL-BANNA, M., & Blakely, J. (2019). Educational characteristics and content of postgraduate nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (JAANP). doi: 10.1097/JXX.0000000000000341 

Taft, S.H., KESTEN, K., & EL-BANNA, M. (2019, September). One size does not fit all: Toward an evidence-based framework for determining online course enrollment size in higher education. Online Learning Journal, 23(3), 188-233. doi: 10.24059/olj.v23i3.1534 URL: https://olj.onlinelearningconsortium.org/index.php/olj/article/view/1534 

Anderson, K., McLaughlin, M., Crowell, N., Fall-Dickson, J., White, K., Heitzler, E., KESTEN, K., & Yearwood, E. (2019). Mentoring students engaging in scholarly projects and dissertations in doctoral nursing programs. Nursing Outlook, 67(6) 775-788. . https://doi.org/10.1016/j. outlook.2019.06.021. 

Pitts, C, Padden, D & KNESTRICK, J.M., Bigley, M.B. (2019). A relationship and communication checklist for faculty and preceptor to enhance the nurse practitioner student clinical experience. JAANP. 2019 Oct;31(10):591-597. doi: 10.1097/JXX.0000000000000310. 

Anderson, B. & KNESTRICK, J.M., (2019).  Mending the maternal health safety net: Community-based strategies.  In Anderson, B. & Roberts, L. (eds). The Crisis Of Maternal Health In America: Nursing Implications For Advocacy And Practice (Ch. 8).  New York: Springer Publishing Co

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LESLIE, M.S., PARK, J., BRIGGS, L.A., EL-BANNA, M., Greene, J. (2020). Is anemia in low income pregnant women related to their infants’ having anemia? A cohort study of pregnant women-infant pairs in the United States. Maternal and Child Health Journal. 

Anderson, E., Charles, N.S. & LUPU, D. (2019). Barriers and facilitators to supportive care for esrd dialysis patients— A Social Worker’s Role. J Nephrol Soc Work. 2019;43(2):6. 

Schell, J. O., & LUPU, D.  (2020). A Step in the Right Direction: The Promise of PROMs in Routine Hemodialysis Care. Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, 15(9), 1228–1230. https://doi.org/10.2215/CJN.12350720 

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Heselden, M., MALLIARAKIS, K.D., Lunsford, B., Linton, A., Sullo, E., Cardenas, D., Legal, M., & Guzzetta, C. (2019). Establishing an open access repository for Doctor of Nursing Practice projects. Journal of Professional Nursing (35) 6. 467-472. 

MARCHI, N., Hypertension chapter in Alfes, C.M. & Zimmermann, E. (Eds). (2020). Clinical Simulations for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: A Comprehensive Guide for Faculty, Students, and Simulation Staff. New York: Springer Publishing Company. ISBN 13 9780826140258. 

Jackson, M. & MARCHI, N. (2019).  Graduate Entry Education for Non-Nurses: Preparation, Pathways and Progress.  Nursing Education Perspectives. doi: 10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000000510 

MARCHI, N., Zimmerman, E., Kellling, C., Wong, S., Juniper, K., (2019). A medication dosage simulation strategy to improve patient safety. American Nurse Today. 

MARCHI, N., WAVELET, J.; DAVIS, S. and Condict, M. (2020) Patient Safety Teamwork Using the Clifton® Strengths Finder Tool and Cognitive Rehearsal.  Nurse Educator: September 5, 2020 – Volume Publish Ahead of Print – Issue – doi: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000000919 

MCNELIS, A. (2019). NLN Core Competencies for Nurse Educators: Are they present in the course descriptions of academic nurse educator programs? Nursing Education Perspectives. doi: 10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000000530 

MCNELIS, A. , Dreifuerst, K.T., & SCHWINDT, R.  (2019). Doctoral education and preparation for nursing faculty roles. Nurse Educator, 44(4), 202-206. https://doi.org/10.1097/NNE.0000000000000597 

Perkins, B., Guido, R., Castle, P., Chelmow, D., Einstein, M., Garcia, F., Huh, W., Kim, J., Moscicki, AB., Nayar, R., Saraiya, M., Sawaya, G., Wentzensen, N., and Schiffman, M. for the 2019 ASCCP Risk-Based Management Consensus Guidelines Conference (MURPHY J., member). 2019 ASCCP Risk-Based Management Consensus Guidelines for Abnormal Cervical Cancer Screening Tests and Cancer Precursors. Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 24(2):102-131, April 2020. doi: 10.1097/LGT.0000000000000525 

MURPHY J., Shanis, D., Debiec, K., Hamilton, B., Boyle, S., Stratton, P. (2020) Post-Transplant Considerations in Gender, Reproductive, and Sexual Health. Chapter in Savani B and Tichelli A, editors. Blood and Marrow Transplantation Long-Term Management: Prevention and Complications, Second Edition. John Wiley & Sons Ltd. 

Tharpe, Nell, ed. (Anderson J, MURPHY J., Vaughn-Deneen T., contributing editors). (2020) The Midwife as Surgical First Assistant. Digital Edition. Silver Spring, MD: American College of Nurse-Midwives; 2020. 

Davis Lynn, B.C.; Bodelon, C.; Pfeiffer, R.; Yang, H.; Yang, H.; Lee, M.; Laird, P.; Campan, M.; Daniel, J.; Weisenberger, D.J.; MURPHY J.; Sampson, J.; Browne, E.; Anderton, D.; Sherman, M.; Arcaro, K.; Gierach, G. (2019). Differences in genome-wide DNA methylation levels in breast milk by race and lactation duration. Cancer Prevention Research, 2019. 

MURPHY J., Mckenna, M., Abdelazim, S., Battiwalla, M., & Stratton, P. (2019). A practical guide to gynecologic and reproductive health in women undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplant. Biology of Blood and Marrow Transplantation. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbmt.2019.07.038 

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POSEY, L., PINTZ, C., ZHOU, P., Lewis, K. & SLAVEN-LEE, P. (2020). Nurse practitioner student perceptions of face-to-face and telehealth standardized patient simulations. Journal of Nursing Regulation, 10(4), 37 – 44. https://www.journalofnursingregulation.com/article/S2155-8256(20)30012-0/pdf 

Hassmiller, S.B., and PULCINI, J. (2020). Advanced Practice Nursing Leadership: A Global Perspective. New York: Springer Publishing Company, LLC. 

PULCINI, J. & Rambur, B. (2020, Feb 2). Financing Health Care in the United States. In D. Mason, D. Gardner, F. Hopkins Outlaw, & E. O’Grady, (ch 18). Policy and politics for nursing and health care, (8th Ed.) (). Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders. 

PULCINI, J., Hanson, C., JOHNSON, J. (2019). National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties. A 40 Year history of preparing nurse practitioners for practice. JAANP, 31 (11), 633-639. 

Giorgianni, S.J., Brott, A., ROBERSON, A.J. (2019). Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). Conference Summer: Behavioral Health Aspects of Depression and Anxiety in the American Male – An Expert Panel Report from Men’s Health Network.  https://www.pcori.org/sites/default/files/Mens-Health-Network-Conference-Summary.pdf 

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SCHUMANN, M.J. (2020) Chapter 39, An Overview of Legislative and Regulatory Processes, in Mason, D.J., Dickson, E., McLemore, M.R. & Perez, G.A., editors (2020). Policy & Politics in Nursing and Health Care, 8th Edition. Elsevier 

SCHUMANN, M.J. (2019).  Leadership and Management Competence in Nursing Practice: Competencies, Skills, Decision-Making. Springer Publishing Company. New York, NY.  

Oruche, U., SCHWINDT, R. (2019). Call for special issue on opioid epidemic: Response. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, 5(33) 1-2. 

STEVENS, K., Price, J., Marko, J., & Kaler, S. (2020). Neck masses due to internal jugular vein phlebectasia: Frequency in Menkes disease and literature review of 85 pediatric subjects. American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, 182(6), 1364–1377. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajmg.a.61572 

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TOULOUSE, C. (2020). Screen capture recordings enhance connectedness among students, course content, and faculty. Journal of Nursing Education. 59, 531-535. https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20200817-11 

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Greaney, M.L., WALLINGTON, S.F., Rampa, S. et al. Assessing health professionals’ perception of health literacy in Rhode Island community health centers: a qualitative study. BMC Public Health 20, 1289 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-020-09382-1 

Lindsay, A.C., WALLINGTON, S.F., Rabello, L.M., et al. (2020). Faith, family, and social networks: Effective strategies for recruiting Brazilian immigrants in maternal and child health research. Journal of Racial Ethnic Health Disparities. doi.org/10.1007/s40615-020-00753-3 

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NCSBN Grants Bolster Banner Year for GW Nursing Research

Grad students in Sim lab

Despite the outbreak of COVID-19, which resulted in many sudden changes to the school’s research endeavors, and the university moving to a shared-services model for research administration services, GW Nursing has seen significant increases in its commitment to sponsored research this year. 

As exemplars of the schools heightened focus on research are three grants awarded through the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) totaling more than half a million dollars. 

Jeongyoung Park secured funding for her study titled, “To what extent is the degree of state scope of practice autonomy associated with malpractice lawsuits filed against nurse practitioners (NPs)?” 

“A growing number of states are taking action to expand the roles of NPs—who have the authority to diagnose, treat and prescribe medications,” said Dr. Park. “These states are doing so as a response to emerging health care needs in their communities.”  

Recent changes in delivery and payment policies spurred by health care reform, coupled with a nationwide shortage of primary care physicians, are expected to shift greater responsibility for patient care to NPs. “As NPs continue to expand their autonomy and responsibilities, they may become more vulnerable to malpractice exposures,” Dr. Park said. 

The overall goal of this study is to examine the extent to which the degree of state scope of practice and prescriptive autonomy is associated with malpractice lawsuits filed against NPs. Dr. Park’s study will use a repository of all malpractice claims against licensed health care practitioners in the U.S. It will also tackle several research questions that address the association between NPs’ increased authority and the magnitude of malpractice claims; differences in the types of claims, allegation groups and severity of injury; and other factors associated with the scope of malpractice claims against NPs. 

“As NPs achieve greater autonomy and move into independent practice, it may be necessary to develop additional regulatory standards or processes to better protect the public and promote delivery of high-quality care,” said Dr. Park. “It may also be important to assess efforts to educate NPs regarding their potential exposure to malpractice lawsuits and how best to decrease it.” 

Dr. Angela McNelis was awarded funding for her study titled, “Using Screen-Based Virtual Simulation in Family Nurse Practitioner Education.” 

“Innovations in nursing education are a funding priority for NCSBN and a necessity for schools of nursing across the globe as we collectively and collaboratively create new learning models that ensure quality preparation and sufficient numbers of nurse practitioners,” said Dr. McNelis. 

As demand soars for primary care providers amid the COVID-19 pandemic and physician shortage, NPs are increasingly providing frontline care. At the same time, care delivery to those who are aging, battling chronic health conditions or living in underserved areas continues to be most affected. With NPs consistently demonstrating positive performance comparable to primary care physicians, they can address these needs and the provider gap. Yet, educating enough NPs is a challenge and requires developing and testing novel and pioneering methods for clinical education, such as virtual simulation. 

“Generating a robust evidentiary base for alternative approaches, such as screen-based virtual simulation, is critical for nursing education and regulation,” said Dr. McNelis. “The expansion and acceptance of substituting simulation hours for clinic practice hours in NP education, is dependent, in part, on strong and favorable evidence from rigorous, high quality studies. Findings from our study may support a change in regulations similar to the impact the NCSBN National Simulation Study had in pre-licensure programs.” 

And Dr. Ellen Kurtzman completed the NCSBN triad with her study titled, “Medical Cannabis: Are Nurse Leaders Prepared?” 

As more and more states move to legalize cannabis for medical and recreational use, nurse leaders will face increasing challenges and play greater roles in patients’ access to and use of medical cannabis.  Dr. Kurtzman’s study explores nurse leaders’ attitudes toward, knowledge of and experiences with medical cannabis, as well as their awareness and use of The NCSBN National Nursing Guidelines for Medical Marijuana, which were published in July 2018.   

“While a handful of studies has examined health care clinicians’ attitudes towards and experiences with medical cannabis… none has focused exclusively on nurse leaders,” said Dr. Kurtzman. “Yet, nurse leaders are pivotal because of their responsibilities and accountabilities for maintaining a safe environment and setting the vision for nursing practice in their organizations.”    

The study will examine the perceived barriers to patients’ use of medical cannabis and explore the education and training needs of nurses in the range of settings and organizations in which nurse leaders practice. Given very different state policy environments—to date, 34 jurisdictions have legalized cannabis for medical use and 11 states, plus the District of Columbia, have legalized cannabis for adult, recreational use—this study will also illuminate whether the legal status of the jurisdiction in which a nurse leader practices predicts the level to which he or she is prepared to deal with patients who use medical cannabis.  

“NCSBN has shown tremendous leadership in publishing guidelines for nurses about medical cannabis,” said Dr. Kurtzman. “This study will contribute to our understanding of these guideline’s utilization in the real-world and provide a baseline against which we can gauge changes in nurse leaders’ knowledge and attitudes towards medical cannabis as state-level policy environments shift.”

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Knowledge Sharing in the Age of COVID-19

Just as the emergence of COVID-19 affected many aspects of GW Nursing’s operations, the Center for Health Policy and Media Engagement saw interruptions of our typical lecture series. Knowledge sharing is one of the pillars of the Center for Health Policy and Media Engagement, and we were determined not to let the inability to host in-person events hinder our ability to further that goal. By utilizing technological innovation and the impressive expertise of our faculty, we found our solution.   

In April, amid the height of the shortage of personal protective equipment that was plaguing the U.S. health care system, center Executive Director Y. Tony Yang moderated a webinar titled Masks and PPE: COVID-19 and the Next Pandemic. Utilizing the expertise of Senior Service Professor Diana Mason and a colleague at University of Michigan, Christopher Friese, the center had the opportunity to educate a large and diverse virtual audience on the current state of the coronavirus and personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages. The webinar covered routes of transmission of COVID-19, PPE needed to reduce transmission for both health care workers and the public, reasons for shortages of PPE for health care workers, short-term options for addressing the shortage, and finally, long-term options for preparing for the next pandemic. This partnership of nurse experts was reflected further in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) forum piece on “Protecting Health Care Workers Against COVID-19—and Being Prepared for Future Pandemics.”  

In May, the center had the opportunity to utilize the expertise of two GW Nursing professors, Joyce Pulcini and Joyce Knestrick. In conjunction with Susan Hassmiller of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Silvia Cassiani with the Pan American Health Organization, and David Stewart of the International Council of Nurses, we brought together this team of global nursing expertise and put on a webinar titled Global Advanced Practice Nursing Leadership in the Era of COVID-19. They spoke on the role of advance practice nurses in the health workforce in the U.S., in different regions across the globe, the role of nursing during COVID-19, and how the pandemic will influence the future of nursing. The speakers of this center-sponsored virtual event are also the authors and editors of the book Advanced Practice Nursing Leadership: A Global Perspective. 

Many of the center’s members are also utilizing their expertise to conduct COVID-19 related research, win grants, and publish think pieces on health during the pandemic. Dr. Yang, for example, has written multiple pieces examining the legality of vaccine mandates and travel restrictions during the pandemic. Ashley Darcy-Mahoney wrote an op-ed weighing the dangers and importance of getting children back to school. Diana Mason has written on the challenges of care and lessons learned.  

It is an understatement to say that the COVID-19 pandemic has presented a lot of hurdles to the way work gets done — including at GW, the center, for nurses and the medical community at large. However, there has been great resilience and incredible adaptation. The Center for Health Policy and Media Engagement was proud to engage our community in new ways during this time, to continue to share timely and critical information, and for the opportunity to showcase the great work and expertise of our quality faculty.  

by HALEY STEPP

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“This is Getting Old” – A Podcast with a Purpose

GW Nursing student with geriatric patient

Melissa Batchelor, director of the Center for Aging, Health, and Humanities and a leader in geriatric nursing, is coming up with innovative ways to disseminate content on age-friendly systems within this field and beyond. Too often, nursing and aging issues are considered to be niche topics, not relevant to general health care research, education or policy. Both, however, are of extreme importance to the entire health care system, because “when things are age-friendly, they are friendly for everyone” — an idea that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light. So how has she been able to creatively disseminate her important messages? She has a podcast.  

Co-branded by the Center for Aging, Health, and Humanities, Dr. Batchelor’s “This is Getting Old” podcast employs a short, engaging format, with audio clips and accessible videos. The podcast has been viewed by people all over the world, integrated into curricula by educators, and viewed by health care practitioners as supplemental education on these important and often neglected topics.  

“This is Getting Old” has tackled many issues relevant to nursing and aging. Dr. Batchelor uses this platform to amplify current research, analyze policies or share helpful tips pertaining to geriatric issues. These topics have included care for older adults with Alzheimer’s, the importance of nursing in nursing homes and COVID-19. She also brings on guests with different areas of expertise to discuss issues that are timely and important. Multiple GW Nursing faculty members who are experts in their own fields have been brought on to the podcast as guest speakers. Ellen Kurtzman discussed her work in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office during her Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Health Policy Fellowship, Ashley Darcy-Mahoney highlighted her child health research and her new role as the National Academy of Medicine Distinguished Nurse Scholar-in-Residence, and Diana Mason analyzed the importance of nurses’ representation in the media as found by the Woodhull Study. 

Overall, there are two themes that run throughout this podcast series. First is that age-friendly health systems have never been more crucial given our aging world, but too often aging is still regarded as a niche practice. Second is that nurses do far more than bedside care. They have valuable expertise that is often overlooked and undervalued in health care and health policy. Full inclusion of nurses and age-friendly care into the health system at all levels will improve our health care system at large. To anyone who insists on keeping nursing and aging issues apart from general health care, we say, “This Is Getting Old.” 

by HALEY STEPP

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A New Advocate for Geriatric Nursing at GW Aging Center

Melissa Batchelor in DC

“I like to eat” may be an unusual entry point for a discussion in gerontological health care, but for Melissa Batchelor it makes perfect sense. Patients with Alzheimer’s or dementia are often robbed of this simple pleasure; swallowing problems can lead to weight loss and choking in patients with middle- and late-stage Alzheimer’s. Sometimes patients may not even recognize the food on their plate.

“There is a huge need for education and training [for Alzheimer’s caregivers], especially around mealtimes,” said Dr. Batchelor, an associate professor of nursing and geriatric nursing researcher. 

She specializes in feeding patients with dementia and has advised for and appeared in AARP’s new video series, “Home Alone Alliance,” which teaches family members basic caregiving skills. Dr. Batchelor now brings her advocacy for gerontological patients to her new role as director of GW’s interprofessional Center for Aging, Health and Humanities.

In the classroom, Dr. Batchelor counsels students that “health care is not all about acute care.”

“I think it’s still a pervasive thought for students to not want to work in long-term care, but it’s an exciting and viable career path,” she said.

The center is known for its education programs and innovations in clinical process, and Dr. Batchelor plans to create a group of other researchers and clinicians in aging to build the center’s research capacity. “I want to put GW on the map for excellence in aging education and policy,” she said.

Dr. Batchelor brings the expertise and network needed to expand the center’s reach and influence.

In a previous role at Duke University, Dr. Batchelor was featured in a series of videos for NOSH: Nursing Optimizing Supportive Handfeeding, which demonstrated hand-feeding techniques for nurses and family caregivers of patients with dementia or Alzheimer’s.

As a health and aging policy fellow serving the United States Senate Special Committee on Aging in the office of Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), she worked on the Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act. The legislation enabled building of public health infrastructure across the country to combat Alzheimer’s disease and preserve brain health. 

The president signed the BOLD Act in December 2018, and Dr. Batchelor is now eager to watch how it will be implemented over the next five to 10 years, she said.

For more information about the Center for Aging, Health and Humanities, visit go.gwu.edu/agingcenter. To see the “Home Alone Alliance” video series, visit go.gwu.edu/HomeAloneAlliance. 

by RUTH ADAMS

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New Tools of the Trade

Ashley Darcy-Mahoney presenting

A growing body of literature supports the connection between poverty and related social determinants of health in shaping health outcomes, especially in early brain and child development. GW Nursing’s Ashley Darcy-Mahoney, in partnership with the National League for Nursing (NLN), developed an online toolkit aimed at helping nursing schools better educate students on how to identify and address factors not previously considered when providing pediatric care. 

“Early detection and management of socioeconomic barriers is an important and emerging component of pediatric scope of practice,” said Dr. Darcy-Mahoney, an associate professor at GW Nursing and director of infant research at GW’s Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Institute. Expanding pediatric care providers’ scope of practice to include identifying and addressing the social determinants of health will require additions to existing nursing curricula to cover these new topics.

In the new toolkit, Pediatric Adversity and Early Brain Development, Dr. Darcy-Mahoney offers a concise way for faculty in schools of nursing to explore the literature about pediatric adversity and consider ways to integrate the social determinants of health into existing curricula.

By partnering with NLN, Dr. Darcy-Mahoney hopes to leverage the organization’s considerable reach as a leader in nursing education in disseminating the toolkit, she said. 

“The rollout of the NLN’s latest Advancing Care Excellence for Pediatrics program was an excellent place for this toolkit to be housed,” she said, describing the program that identified education about social determinants of health as a critical gap in nursing curricula.

This toolkit is aimed at “meeting the growing demand for quality care of children at greatest risk, living in circumstances beset by poverty, neglect and abuse,” Dr. Darcy-Mahoney said. The toolkit is divided into four modules that can be incorporated into a nursing curriculum to “educate future pediatric clinicians in understanding the drivers of inequity and equipping them with the knowledge, skills and courage to build more equitable health systems and organizations.”


The toolkit is free and available for download at:
go.gwu.edu/NLNtoolkit.

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