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Education
PhD, University of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing, 2003
MSN, University of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing, 1984
BSN, College Misericordia, 1977
Certification
NCC, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
University Appointment
Assistant Professor, Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs, Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, BSN and ASN programs
Research and Clinical Interests
Neonatology
Breastfeeding and the Preterm Infant
SIDs: Evaluation of Nursing Practice in the NICU
Newborn Falls
Discharge of the LBW infant: preparation and the home environment and support
University Service
2009-Present Chairperson, Student and Alumni Affairs Committee
Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson School of Nursing
2009-Present Member, Nurse Executive Council
Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson School of Nursing
2008-2009 Member, Student and Alumni Affairs Committee
Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson School of Nursing
2008-Present Member, Faculty Research and Professional Affairs Committee
Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson School of Nursing
Professional Memberships
1984-Present Member, AWHONN
1984-Present Member, NANN, National Association of Neonatal Nurses
2002-Present Member, Academy of Neonatal Nursing (ANN)
2002-Present Member, Delaware Valley Association of Neonatal Nurses (DVANN)
2009-Present Member, National Association of Neonatal Nurse Practitioners, Division of NANN
2009-Present Member, National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties
Professional Activities
10/2010-9/2011 Member, NANN's Research Committee
6/2010-Present Grant Reviewer, Foundation of Neonatal Research and Education (FNRE)
11/2006-Present Peer Reviewer for Advances in Neonatal Care
1/2008-12/2008 Past President, Delaware Valley Association of Neonatal Nurses
1/2006-1/2008 President, Delaware Valley Association of Neonatal Nurses
Presentations
Presentation (Podium): Integrating Evidence-Based Practice and Nursing Research in Clinical Teaching, 5th Annual Nursing Research Conference, John Ammon Education Center, Christiana Care Health System, Newark, Delaware, November 5, 2010
Research Presentation (Poster): Newborn Falls, Seeking Solutions for a Never Event, AWHONN 2010 Annual Convention, Venetian Hotel and Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, September 25-29, 2010
Research Presentation (Poster): Education: The Solution To prevent Infant Falls, NANN's 26th Annual Educational Conference, Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Conference Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, September 19-22, 2010
Research Presentation (Podium): Implementation of the AAP Recommendations to Reduce SIDS Risk in NICUs: An Evaluation of Nursing Knowledge and Practice, 5th Annual NANN Research Summit, Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort, Scottsdale, Arizona, April 6-8, 2010
Research Presentation (Poster): Implementation of the AAP Recommendations to Reduce SIDS Risk in NICUs: A Collaborative Study of Nursing Knowledge and Practice, 4th Annual Nursing Research Conference, John Ammon Education Center, Christiana Care Health System, Newark, Delaware, November 6, 2009
Research Presentation (Poster): Implementation of the AAP Recommendations to Reduce SIDS Risk in NICUs: A Collaborative Study of Nursing Knowledge and Practice, NANN 25th Annual Educational Conference, Austin Convention Center, Austin, Texas, September 23-26, 2009
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