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Lanager
Maynard
- BS The Pennsylvania State University; MS University of California, San Francisco; DNP The Pennsylvania State University
- Research Interests: Stroke Systems of Care; Rural Health Disparities; Community Health Partnerships; Quality Improvement in Healthcare
Leight
- S.N., State University of New York at Buffalo; M.S.N., and Ed.D., West Virginia University; Research Fellow, University of Pennsylvania, Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Pennsylvania
Behrens
- Associate of Science in Nursing, and Bachelor of Science in Biology, Norwich University, B.S.N., Cedar Crest College; M.S.N., The George Washington University; Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University; Post-doctoral Research Fellow, University of Pennsylvania
- Research Interests: the implementation of preference-based, person-centered care in nursing homes to improve the physical and psychological well-being of residents living with dementia.
Silver-Hoff
- BSN University of Miami; MSN University of Pennsylvania; Certificate Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Medicine; DNP Pennsylvania State University
- Research Interests: Drug use in pregnancy; SBIRT; Wellness and Mental Health
Paudel
- S.N., Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Sciences, Nepal; M.G.S., Miami University; Ph.D., University of Maryland
- Research Interest: Finding ways to optimize the care of older adults and further improve their well-being
Azagba
Research Interests
- Tobacco control policy
- Alternative tobacco products(e.g., e-cigarettes)
- Alcohol use
- Marijuana use
- Substance use
- Health policy
- Adolescents and youth risk behaviors
- Health services research
Education
- Post-Doctorate Fellow, Dalhousie University, Canada
- Ph.D., Concordia University, Canada
- M.A. in Finance, University of Skovde, Sweden
- M.A. in Economics, University of Lagos, Nigeria
- B.S., Ambrose Alli University, Nigeria
Lee
- B.S.N., Seoul National University, South Korea; M.S.N., Seoul National University, South Korea; Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania
- Research Interest: Cardiovascular Health, Self-Care of Chronic conditions, Symptom Science, Health Disparities
Gallagher
- A., The Evergreen State College; B.S.N., University of Minnesota; M.S., University of California; Ph.D., University of North Dakota
- Research Interests: the placenta; weight status and pregnancy outcomes; maternal nutrition and pregnancy outcomes in low- and middle-income countries
Smelko
Cernuska
Blackburn
Kowalski
Stiller
Fields
Research & Publications
Education
- PhD – University of Pennsylvania
- MS – Binghamton University (State University of New York)
- BS – Binghamton University (State University of New York)
Select Honors and Awards
- 2020 Towers Pinnacle Award: American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- 2018 Cultural Pluralism Award: Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions
- 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award: State University of New York
- 2018 Medal of Distinguished Service: Binghamton University Alumni Association
- 2017 Trailblazer Award: National Black Nurses Association, Inc.
- 2016 Helen Miramontes Advocacy Award: Association of Nurses in AIDS Care
Recent Publications
Alio, A. P., Sibley, C., Ouedraogo, H. S., Wallace, S. E., Wakefield, S., Humes, D. L., Fields. S. D., & Keefer, M. C., (2020). House Ball Community Leaders’ Perceptions of HIV and HIV Vaccine Research. Int. J of Maternal and Child Health and AIDS, 9(1), 136-145. https://doi.org/10.21106/ijma.331
Watson, C.C.; Wilton, L.; Lucas, J.P.; Bryant, L.; Victorianne, G.D.; Aradhya, K.; Fields, S. D.; Wheeler, D.P.; HPTN Black Caucus., (2020). Development of a Black Caucus within the HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN): Representing the Perspectives of Black Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM). Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health, 17(3), 871. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17030871
Wheeler, D. P., Fields S. D., Magnus, M., Hightow-Weidman, L., Shoptaw, S., et. al., (2019). Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Initiation and Adherence among Black Men Who Have Sex With Men (MSM) in Three U.S. Cities: Results from the HPTN 073 Study. Journal of the International AIDS Society 22 (2), https://doi.org/10.1002/jia2.25223.
Hightow-Weidman, L., Magnus, M., Beauchamp, G., Hurt, C. B., Shoptaw, S., Emel, L., Piwowar-Manning, E., Mayer, K. H., Nelson, L. E., Wilton, L., Watkins, P., Whitfield, D., Fields, S. D., & Wheeler, D. (2019). Incidence and Correlates of STIs among Black Men who have Sex with Men Participating in the HPTN 073 PrEP Study. Clinical Infectious Diseases, 69(9), 1597-1604, https://doi.org/10.1093/cid/ciy1141
Tankimovich
Education:
- D.N.P. University of Texas Health Science Center
- M.S.N. University of Texas Health Science Center
- B.S.N. University of Texas Health Science Center
- B.A. in Linguistics, University of California
Research Interests:
- Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
- Improving Patient Outcomes
- Transitions of Care Challenges
Research and Publications
Tankimovich, M. (2013). Barriers to and interventions for improved tuberculosis detection and treatment among homeless and immigrant populations: A literature review. Journal of Community Health Nursing, 30(2), 83-95. doi: 10.1080/07370016.2013.778723.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23659221/
Champagne-Langabeer, T., Revere, L., Tankimovich, M., Yu, E., Spears, R., Swails, J. (2019) Integrating
Diverse Disciplines and Technology to Enhance Interprofessional Competency in Healthcare
Delivery. Healthcare
https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare7020075
Tankimovich, M., Swails, J., Hamburger, M., (2020). Medical and FNP I Students’ Perceptions of
Teamwork before/after a Standardized Patient Pilot Simulation. National League for Nursing
Nurse Education Perspectives, 41(3):171-173. doi: 10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000000503.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31107393/
Tankimovich, M., (2021). Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Students and Diagnostic Readiness Tests
(DRTs): Performances and Perceptions. National League for Nursing.
Nurse Education Perspectives Nursing February 16, 2021 – Volume Publish Ahead of Print –
Issue -doi: 10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000000785
https://journals.lww.com/neponline/Abstract/9000/Family_Nurse_Practitioner_Students_and_Diagnostic.99453.aspx
Peterson
Education & University
BSN, MSN, & DNP, University of Iowa
Research Interest
Advance care planning, Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment (POLST), Iowa Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment (IPOST)
Bio
Dr. Peterson has been an adult & gerontological primary care nurse practitioner since 2008, with clinical practice experience in long term care, community care, home care and primary care. This includes providing geriatric and primary care to the Meskwaki Nation community (Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa and their employees). She has teaching experience in undergraduate and graduate nursing including master’s and doctorate level, as well as serving as a geriatric nurse practitioner preceptor to numerous students including family medicine residents. Her teaching experience includes lecture, on-line, clinical practicums and simulation; with emphasis on utilizing active learning strategies in the classroom. As an enrolled member of the Menominee Nation of Wisconsin and a first-generation college student, she strives to be a supportive resource for underrepresented students in higher education. Her clinical research interest includes advance care planning. Dr. Peterson is a Respecting ChoicesR first steps and advanced steps facilitator. Her DNP project involved advance care planning conversations and completion of an Iowa Physician Order for Scope of Treatment (IPOST) when applicable, with nursing home residents in a mid-size town when the medical orders were first available statewide in Iowa. The results of her project found residents and especially family members found this approach very valuable, but more education was needed for the healthcare staff. With social work partners, Dr. Mercedes Bern-Klug PhD, MSW, MA and Jane Dohrmann MSW, LISW, ACHP-SW, this work continued via several presentations and webinars including a Hartford Foundation Change AGEnts Initiative grant project, and working with the National POLST (Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment) Paradigm (as it was known at the time). This team, with the addition of Kandyce Powell, MSN, RN wrote the Nursing Home and Hospice chapters of the POLST Care Continuum toolkit available online (https://polst.org/toolkit/?pro=1).
Hawk
Woodley
Penn State Harrisburg
Forrest Edgar
Peterman
Program: DNP
Advisor: Miyamoto/ Wolgast
Chang
Exten
BIO:
Dr. Exten received her Master of Public Health (MPH) from Emory University and her PhD in Epidemiology from The Ohio State University. She is an infectious disease epidemiologist, with a focus on health disparities affecting sexual and gender minority (LGBTQ+) populations. Her program of research is focused specifically on disparities related to sexual health (e.g. HIV and sexually transmitted infections) and substance use. She has extensive experience in survey data collection, the application of advanced statistical methods, and working with high-risk populations. She is passionate about the examination of diseases in their entirety, including biological, sociological and epidemiological factors.
EDUCATION:
PhD – The Ohio State University (Epidemiology)
MPH – Emory University (Epidemiology)
BS – East Tennessee State University (Biology and Psychology)
REPRESENTATIVE PUBLICATIONS:
- Rice CE, Vasilenko SA, Fish JN, Lanza ST. Sexual minority health disparities: an examination of age-related trends across adulthood in a national cross-sectional sample. Annals of Epidemiology 2019; 31, 20-25.
- Rice CE, Turner AN, Lanza ST. Sexual behavior latent classes among men who have sex with men: Associations with sexually transmitted infections. Journal of Sex Research 2017; 54, 776-783.
- Rice CE, Maierhofer C, Fields KS, Ervin M, Lanza S, Turner AN. Beyond anal sex: Sexual practices among MSM and associations with HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. Journal of Sexual Medicine 2016; 13(3): 374-382. PMID: 26853044.
- Fish JN, Rice CE, Lanza ST, Russell ST. Is young adulthood a critical period for suicidal behavior among sexual minorities? Results from a US national sample. Prevention Science 2019; 20(3): 353-365.
Stoy
Raines
Loop
Education
- BSN, Liberty University; MSN, University of Virginia; DNP student, American Sentinel University
Interests
- Simultaneous Multiple Patient Simulations; Educational Technology; ePortfolios; Academic Cross-cultural Collaborations, Virtual Reality, Integration of Summative & Formative Simulations throughout the BSN curriculum
Committees
Courses Taught
- NURS 251 Health Assessment, NURS 310 Therapeutic Nursing Care of the Older Adult Client in a Variety of Settings, NURS 480 NCLEX-RN Review Course
Wells
Ward
Voller
Ventura
Vanderhoff
Unger
Streiff
Ritenour
Reedy
Peachey
Patton
Nieves
Nelson
Miner
McCombie
Lightner
LeSuer
Lacue
Kustenbauder
Education
- Graduate of Saint Francis University (Undergraduate)
- Indiana University of PA (graduate)
- Penn State University (DNP)
Krug
Knott
Kitt-Lewis
Research & Publications
Research Interests
- End-of-life and geriatric care in community, nursing homes, and prisons
- Formal and Informal Caregiver Support
- Community-based research
Education
- PhD, Doctor of Philosophy, Nursing, May 2017, The Pennsylvania State University
- MSN, Master of Science, Nursing, May 2005, The Pennsylvania State University
- BSN, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, May 1998, The Pennsylvania State University
Humphrey
Holderman
Higgins
Halbruner
Gatchell
Ferguson
Evans III
Engeland
Research & Publications
Research Overview: I am interested in how stress, age, gender, and hormones affect immunity, inflammation, and health; also, the feasibility of different biomarkers (e.g., from blood, saliva, wound fluid) for predicting health outcomes.
Research Interests:
i) Effects of stress, age, sex & hormones on inflammation and wound healing (human, animal)
- ii) Stress, inflammation, cognitive aging/decline, and dementia (human)
iii) Inflammation and mental health (e.g., depression, bipolar, PMDD) (human)
- iv) Inflammatory biomarkers and stress as predictors of preterm birth (human)
- v) Salivary diagnostics and immunity (human)
- vi) Effects of chronic stress and oxytocin on wound healing (animal)
Eaton
Dunn
Dillen
Devney
Womeldorf
Cutezo
Yoder
Yohn
Yonushonis
Education
BSN, the University of Pittsburgh,
MS with a Major in Nursing, the Pennsylvania State University,
Interests
Gerontological Nursing, Dying, and Death
Dorn
Research Interests
Biological transitions as a period of vulnerability for
physical and mental health problems, specifically:
- puberty, stress hormones (cortisol), and reproductive hormones and their association with psychopathology (substance abuse, depression, anxiety, behavior problems) and physical health (bone density, menstrual cycles)
Clark
Burket
Blasi-Strubeck
Barton
Barkdoll
Baker
Bransby
DNP, University of Maryland
MSN, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care Track, Drexel University
BSN, Pennsylvania State University
White
- I teach nursing pharmacology and advanced medical-surgical nursing in the classroom.
- I teach health assessment, fundamentals, and advanced medical-surgical nursing in the simulation lab and clinical sites.
- I am an Examsoft Super User and part of the Examsoft Ad Hoc Committee.
- I work in acute care 12+ hours per week completing admission history and physicals with development of a plan of care for acutely ill patients.
- My area of quality improvement is oral care.
Doerfler
Education
- AS Nursing, Harrisburg Area Community College, 1987
- BS Nursing, York College, 1994
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MSN, University of Pennsylvania, 1996
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PhD, Duquesne University, 2010
Committee Service
- CON: Curriculum Review
- Campus: SRTE/Evaluation Methods, FT1 Promotion
Research Interests
- Psychoneuroimmunology
- Complementary & alternative medicine
- Holistic health
- Immune system health and autoimmune diseases
Undergraduate instruction in Nursing, including Health Assessment, Pharmacology, Senior Clinical, Medical-Surgical Nursing, various electives (alternative medicine, substance abuse, business), Research Methods, Professional Development.
Personal Websites
Practice: http://www.altmedresearch.us
Scholarly Writing: http://nightingale-project.blogspot.com/
Adam
Research & Publications
Education
- Ph.D. – The Pennsylvania State University
- Post – Masters Certificate- Family Nurse Practitioner- Allentown College
- MS – Adelphi University
- BS – SUNY College of Technology
- AAS – SUNY at Farmingdale
Research Interests
- chronic illness
- patient education/learning
- community-based health promotion and planning
- substance/opioid epidemic
- qualitative research
- nursing education
- sustainability
Garrison
Committees
- Assessment Committee
- Simulation Committee
- Non-Tenure Review Committee
Courses Taught
- Nursing 405A: Nursing Care of the Adult Client with Complex Health Problems: Part A
- Nursing 225: Pathophysiology
Research Interests
- Simulation
- Virtual Simulation
Logan
Research Interests
- I am interested in outcomes, quality and value in healthcare, particularly the quality of care provided by nurse practitioners
Clinical Interests
Biography
Evans
Education
The Pennsylvania State University
- Ph.D. in Nursing
- Dissertation Title: “Somatic Awareness and Self-Symptom Recognition in Advanced Heart Failure Patients”
Capella University
- Master of Science in Education with a Specialization in Professional Studies
- Capstone Project: “A Guide to Nurse Faculty Mentoring”
Misericordia University
- Master of Science in Nursing with a Specialization in Adult Heath and a Sub-Specialization in Nursing Education
- Synthesis Project: “An Evidence-Based Practice Project to Improve Glucose Control in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus”
The Pennsylvania State University, Scranton Campus
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The Pennsylvania State University, Scranton Campus
- Associate of Science in Nursing
Job Responsibilities/Research Interests/BIO
- I am a graduate of Penn State Worthington Scranton’s A.S.N. and RN-B.S.N. programs, Misericordia University’s M.S.N. program in adult health as a Clinical Nurse Specialist with a subspecialization in nursing education. I also earned my M.S.Ed. from Capella University with a focus in professional studies and my Ph.D. at Penn State University in the College of Nursing. In addition, I earned my certificate for online teaching through Penn State and I am also certified in Nursing Education and Medical/Surgical Nursing.
- I have worked at Penn State University since 2003 (full-time since 2008) where I am responsible for teaching in the BS and RN to BS programs at PSS, graduate-level nursing education courses for the World Campus and also serve as the Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Nursing Education at the Commonwealth Campuses for the College of Nursing. I am currently an Associate Teaching Professor of Nursing. I love nursing and educational research. I have published and presented many scholarly articles and have a true love for conducting and disseminating research in order to advance our great profession. My current area of research revolves around end-of-life and palliative care.
Michael M. Evans CV
Michael’s website
Wolgast
Education:
- Doctor of Nursing Practice, December 2012, University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Master of Strategic Studies, June 1995, United States Army War College
- Master of Science in Nursing, May 1993, Vanderbilt University
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, May 1985, The Pennsylvania State University
Scholarly interests:
- Military and Veterans Health
- Nursing Leadership
- Health and Wellness
Brown
PURE Profile
Raymonde Brown CV
Education
- Ph.D. University of Maryland, Nursing
- M.S., The Pennsylvania State University, Nursing
- B.S. The Pennsylvania State University, Nursing
- Diploma, Nursing, Williamsport Hospital (PA) School of Nursing
Honors
- 2014 Excellence in Leadership, STTI Beta Sigma Chapter Award, Inaugural Award.
- 2004 Drs. Joseph and Raymonde Brown Award, Award developed in honor of the work done to promote Society of Critical Care Medicine State Chapters, First presentation, Orlando, Florida, February, 2004; presented yearly.
- 2003 AACN Leadership for Academic Nursing Programs, FULD Fellow
- 1999 Outstanding Doctoral Student, Alumni Award, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD
- 1999 Nominated by University of Maryland, Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
- 1998 Graduate Merit Award, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD
- 1997 Graduate Merit Award, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD
- 1997 Sigma Theta Tau, Beta Sigma Chapter Research Award
Miyamoto
Education
- PhD, University of California Davis, Nursing Science and Health Care Leadership
- MS, Vanderbilt University, Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Program
- BA, University of California Davis, Psychology
Research Interests
- Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Telehealth Center (SAFE-T Center)
- Telehealth to improve forensic care for children, adolescents and adults in rural communities
- Identification and prevention of human trafficking among child welfare involved youth
- Using administrative databases and predictive tools to identify families at risk for child maltreatment
- Use of nurse health coaching and mobile technologies to promote positive health behaviors
Loeb
Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy, Nursing, August 2002, The Pennsylvania State University
- Master of Science, Nursing, December 1992, The Pennsylvania State University
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, May 1988, The Pennsylvania State University
Research interests:
- Developing innovative e-training for corrections staff and incarcerated people who provide peer caregiving
- Enhancing end-of-life and geriatric care for incarcerated people
- Promoting health behaviors of incarcerated people
Honors and Awards:
- Invited Speaker: “End-of-Life Care in Prisons.” Academic Minute, July 13, 2016. Northeastern Public Radio (sponsored and hosted by the Association of American Colleges and Universities).
- Outstanding Manuscript Award: Eta Eta Chapter of STTI, Hanover Hospital, Memorial Hospital, York College of Pennsylvania, and WellSpan Health at the 2016 Collaborative Nursing Research Conference, EBP and Nursing Research: The Gateway to Quality & Safety, April, 22, 2016. Publication emerged from Dr. Kanaskie’s dissertation research. Kanaskie, M.L., & Loeb, S.J. (2015). The experience of cognitive change in women with breast cancer following chemotherapy. Journal of Cancer Survivorship, 93, 375-387. doi: 10.1007/s11764-014-0387-x
- President’s Award: Eastern Nursing Research Society (ENRS), April 15, 2016. “The ENRS President’s Award recognizes an exceptional member of ENRS who has significantly contributed to nursing research and demonstrated leadership through their commitment to providing mentorship to individuals in ENRS. ENRS proudly honors Dr. Susan J. Loeb as the 2016 President’s Award recipient. Dr. Loeb exemplifies the professionalism, integrity and commitment to ENRS that are vital to ensuring our organization’s success in promoting nursing science.”
- Visiting Scholar: Oregon Health and Science University, School of Nursing. May 26-29, 2015.
- Fellow, Gerontological Society of America (FGSA). Awarded through the Health Sciences Section of GSA. Notified May, 2013; recognition reception at GSA Annual Scientific Meeting, November 22 & 23, 2013.
- International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) Achievement Award 2013 Award recognizes significant contributions made in the advancement of the scientific practice of Forensic Nursing through research and publications. Awards Ceremony: October 22, 2013.
- Fellow, American Academy of Nursing (FAAN). Induction Ceremony at AAN Annual Policy Conference, October 11-13, 2012.
- Springer Publishing Company Award in Geriatric/Gerontological Nursing for a Distinguished Single Work of Research in Applied Geriatric Nursing Received during Nursing Interest Group Meeting at The Gerontological Society of America’s 60th Annual Scientific Meeting, November 17, 2007. Publication: Loeb, S.J., Steffensmeier, D., & Myco, P.M. (2007). In their own words: Older male prisoners’ health beliefs and concerns for the future. Geriatric Nursing, 28(5), 319–329.
- Top Scoring Conference Abstract Eastern Nursing Research Society 2006.
- Judith V. Braun Award for Research that Contributes to the Improvement of Gerontological Nursing Practice Received at the National Gerontological Nursing Association Meeting, October 6–8, 2006.
- Scholar: National Institute of Aging Summer Research Institute & John A. Hartford Foundation Nursing Preconference (competitive selection), July 7–15, 2005.
- Scholar: John A. Hartford Foundation’s Geriatric Nursing Research Scholars and Fellows Program (competitive selection), New York University, July 7–11, 2003.
Kitko
Research & Publications
Education
- Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University, Nursing (minor: Gerontology)
- M.S., The Pennsylvania State University, Nursing (Clinical Nurse Specialist option)
- B.S.N., University of Pittsburgh
Research Interests
- Heart failure/mechanical circulatory support
- Family support/caregivers
- Palliative care/end of life
Hill
Research & Publications
Research Interests
- Cognitive and functional health in later life
- Influence of cognition on function, well-being, and activity engagement
- Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias
- Assessment of subjective cognition
- Personality and cognition
For more information about our projects, please visit https://remindlab.psu.edu/.
Education
- Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Major: Philosophy in Nursing Supporting Area of Emphasis: Gerontology Dissertation Title: Personality as a Moderator of Cognitive Stimulation Outcomes in Individuals at High Risk for Cognitive Decline, 2013
- M.S., Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Major: Nursing Supporting Areas of Emphasis: Clinical Nurse Specialist Program, Adult Health, 2009
- B.S., Highest Distinction, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Major: Nursing With Honors, Schreyer Honors College, 2007
- B.S., Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Major: Biology, 2000
Honors and Awards
- 2019 Janet A. Williamson Excellence in Teaching Award
- 2015 National Institute on Aging, Butler-Williams Scholars Program
- 2013 Developing Behavioral Interventions, Johns Hopkins Summer Research Institute Scholarship
- 2013 Doctoral Student Nursing Scientist, Eastern Nursing Research Society Annual Scientific Sessions
- 2012 – 2013 Penn State Center for Integrated Healthcare Delivery Systems Scholarship
- 2007 – 2008 Pennsylvania Higher Education Foundation Nursing Education Grant
- 2007 Chianna and Usharani Reddy Mission Award, Schreyer Honors College
- 2007 Sigma Theta Tau Beta Sigma Chapter Academic Achievement Award
- 2007 Student Marshall, College of Health & Human Development
- 2006 Nightingale Awards of Pennsylvania Scholarship
- 2006 Schreyer Honors College Summer Internship Gran
- 2005 – 2006 Women’s Leadership Initiative
- 2005 Leslie Savino Scholarship, Mount Nittany Medical Center
Boltz
Research & Publications
Research Interests
- Interventions to promote functional health and cognition in older adults
- Caregiving efficacy and coping with dementia and delirium
- Complex aging-related care issues
- Translational and health services research
Hupcey
Research & Publications
Education: Columbia University, Ed.D., Nursing Education; Ed.M., Nursing Education; M.S., Adult Nurse Practitioner; B.S., Nursing; The Pennsylvania State University, National Research Service Award Post-Doctoral Fellowship
Research Interests: Palliative and end-of-life care, family caregivers, heart failure, age-friendly health care, qualitative research
Awards/Honors:
- Big Ten Academic Alliance
- Fellow, Academic Leadership Program, 2013-2014
- American Academy of Nursing
- Fellow, Inducted October 2012
- Columbia University, Teachers College
- Nursing Education Alumni Association
- Nursing Scholarship and Research Award, 2012
- Hall of Fame, Inducted 2011
- May Ayers Burgess, Endowed Nursing Scholarship, 1987
- Eastern Nursing Research Society
- Suzanne Feetham Nurse Scientist Family Research Award, 2012
- Mentor Recognition, 2011
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
- Research Abstract Award, 1999
- Sigma Theta Tau International
- Honor Society for Nursing, Inducted 1988
Adebayo
Research & Publications
Research Interests
- HIV
- Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Youth and Young Adults
- Sexual and Gender Minorities
- Sexual Health Promotion
Education
- Ph.D., Doctor of Philosophy, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
- B.S.N., Bachelor of Science, Nursing, South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC
Mecca
Coleman
Ambrose
Nevins
Peachey
Tomczyk
Hackenberger
Risco
- S.N., Slippery Rock University; M.S.N., University of Pittsburgh; M.S.T.R., Duquesne University; Ph.D., Duquesne University
Hockenberry
Education
- MSN, Pennsylvania State University, 2018
- BSN, Waynesburg College, 1998
Experience
- Clinical simulation instruction in nursing fundamentals, pediatrics, maternity, geriatrics
- Teaching NURS 203 – First Aid & CPR for The Learning Edge Academic Program (LEAP)
- Certified BLS and HeartSaver CPR Instructor
- CGNE Affiliated Faculty member
- Sustainability Committee member
- Simulation Committee member
- Dementia Live coach
Holtzer
Anderson
Research & Publications
Research Interests
- sexual violence
- forensic nursing
- drug and alcohol use
- intimate partner violence
- mental health
- technology-delivered interventions
Education
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
- PhD, Doctor of Philosophy, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD
- MSN, Master of Science, Clinical Nurse Specialist – Forensic Nursing, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD
- BSN, Bachelor of Science, Nursing, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN
Honors and Awards
- International Association of Forensic Nurses; Ann Burgess Research Award (2017)
- Sue K. Donaldson Dissertation Award, Johns Hopkins University, School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD (2017)
- American Academy of Nursing, Jonas Policy Scholar, Violence Expert Panel (2016-2018)
- Futures Without Violence Campus Leadership Fellow (2015-2016)
Pronouns
she/her/hers
Social Media
Twitter – @jcandresearch
Facebook – @jcandresearch
Instagram – @jcandresearch
Kargo
Kuhn
Worozbyt
Bowman
Hrabovsky
Research & Publications
Research Interests
- Tobacco use, treatment, and regulation
- Behavior change
- Qualitative and mixed methods research
Education
- DE.d., The Pennsylvania State University
- Post-Master’s Nurse Practitioner Certification, Widener University
- M.S., Villanova University
- B.S.N., Thomas Jefferson University
Matter
Education
- BSN, Wilkes University,
- MHS & MBA, University of St. Francis,
- PhD, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Research Interests
- Leadership
- Nurse Characteristics and their Effects on Quality
- Qualitative Methods.
Doan
PURE Profile
Huddle with the Faculty
Education
- Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University
- M.F.A., Virginia Commonwealth University
- B.A., Gannon University
Honors
- 2019-2020 – Penn State Laureate
- 2018 — Inducted into College of Fellows of the American Theatre
- 2011–13 — President, Association for Theatre in Higher Education
Research Interests
- Brain injury, consciousness, identity, and anxiety
Allen
Berish
Research & Publications
Education
- Ph.D., Doctor of Philosophy, Miami University
- M.A., Master of Arts, University of Virginia
- B.A., Bachelor of Arts, University of Notre Dame
Research Interests
- Statistics and Research Methods
- Long-Term Services and Supports
- Aging and Health Care Policy
- Health Care Quality
Wardecker
Research & Publications
Dr. Wardecker received her Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Michigan in 2016 and subsequently began training as an NIA-funded T32 Postdoctoral Fellow in the Center for Healthy Aging at Penn State. As an Assistant Professor of Nursing with multidisciplinary training in Psychology, Public Health, and Biobehavioral Health, she pulls from theoretical frameworks in these fields to investigate lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) older adults’ psychological and physical health outcomes.
Education
Ph.D. – University of Michigan (Psychology)
B.S. – The Pennsylvania State University (Psychology)
Research Interests
- Promoting health equity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) older adults
- Examining health disparities and individual differences in health (e.g., age, gender, and sexual orientation)
- Biomarker measurement
Recent Articles:
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Wardecker, B. M. & Matsick, J. L. (2020). Families of choice and community connectedness: A brief guide to the social strengths of LGBTQ older adults. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 46(2), 5-8.
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Surachman, A., Wardecker, B. M., Chow, S.-M., & Almeida, D. M. (2019). Life course socioeconomic status, daily stressors, and daily well-being: Examining chain of risk models. Journal of Gerontology, Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences, 74(1), 126-135.
- Wardecker, B. M., Matsick, J. L., Graham-Engeland, J. E, & Almeida, D. M. (2019). Life satisfaction across adulthood in bisexual men and women: Findings from the Midlife in the United States (MIDUS) study. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 48(1), 291-303.
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Badzek
Education
- LLM, DePaul University
- JD, West Virginia University
- MS, DePaul University
- BSN, West Virginia University
Select Honors and Awards
- 2020 ANA Ethics and Leadership Award
- 2017 ASBH Cornerstone Award for the ANA Center for Ethics and Human Rights
- 2017 AACN Wharton Executive Leadership Fellow
- 2016 ISONG International Genomics Nursing Research Award
- 2016 ASAE Silver Award for “ANA Year of Ethics 2015”
- 2015 West Virginia University Professor Emeritus
- 2011 West Virginia University Convocation Invited Speaker
- 2011 Induction as Fellow in Academy of Nursing (FAAN)
- 2010 WVUSON Golden Graduate Recognition
- 2009 WVU Full Professor Salary Enhancement Achievement
- 2007 AACN Leadership for Academic Nursing Fellow (LANP)
- 2006 Inducted into the National Academies of Practice (FNAP)
- 2006 WVUSON Recognition during Honors Weekend
- 2005 American Association of Nurse Attorneys Outstanding Education Section Member Award
- 2003 WVU School of Nursing Innovative Teaching Award
- 2001 Nephrology Nursing Journal Writing Award for Research
Licensure and Certification
- 1990-present WV State Bar (active)
- 1995-present US Supreme Court Bar Admission (6/19/95)
- 1979-present West Virginia Nursing License (inactive 2015)
- 1991-present IL Nursing License (inactive 1992)
- 2014- present Florida Nursing License (inactive 2019)
- 2015-present North Carolina Nursing License (inactive 2019)
- 2018-present Pennsylvania Nursing License (active)
