Leadership & Faculty

NURSING@SIMMONS

Our professors are distinguished educators, practitioners, researchers, and authors who enrich their scholarship and teaching with practical experience. All are dedicated teachers committed to excellence and who take pride in mentoring their students.

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Kimberly Boothby-Downing, MSN, APRN, ANP-BC

Professor of Practice

Education

  • Master of Science in Primary Health Care Nursing, Simmons College, Boston Massachusetts
  • BSN, University of Southern Maine, Portland, Maine
  • Command and General Staff College, Virginia

License/Certifications

  • Adult Nurse Practitioner, ANCC
  • APRN/ANP license in Maine, New Hampshire, Louisiana
  • RN license in Maine (Compact state), Massachusetts

About Me

I have been teaching full time in undergraduate and graduate nursing and/or in Nursing Administration for 33 years. The first 12 years I taught undergraduate nursing students in ADN, BSN-RN, and generic BSN programs. I was also the Director of the Student Health Center working clinically as an ANP-BC. I have taught APRN/ NP students for 21 years and for Simmons University for 17 out of the 21 years. I was the Program Coordinator of the Simmons/University of New England/Westbrook College Partnership Program for a Master of Science Degree in Primary Health Care Nursing on the Portland, Maine Campus for 9 years for Adult and Pediatric NP students. I was the Interim Program Director of the Online MSN/FNP Program at St Joseph’s College, Standish, Maine for 1 ½ years. Recently I was the Coordinator of Clinical Education for 7 years for the Nursing@Simmons online FNP Program and for the past year have been full time faculty teaching in the Clinical Decision Making Courses (CDM) in NURP 535, 536, and 537. Work part time as an ANP in College Health and as an ANP civilian contractor for Military and Veterans for Dentrust ensuring soldiers are medically ready for deployment.

Retired as a Colonel from the Army Nurse Corp (ANC) in the Maine Army National Guard (MeARNG) after being in for over 30 years and received the Legion of Merit. I was the Commander for the Medical Command (MedCom) for over 6 years and responsible for the medical readiness of all soldiers in the MeARNG. I oversaw and implemented all medical programs in the MeARNG. 

Deputy Commander of the MedCom for 6 years. I was the Commander of the 134th Combat Support Hospital for 2 years and Chief Nurse for 4 years. Officer In Charge (OIC) of the Medical Treatment Facility in Salama, Guatemala. For 3 years, State Safety and Occupational Health Nurse based at Camp Keyes, Maine.

I was mobilized to Active Duty in the ANC with Operation Desert Storm.

Area of Expertise

  • Education of APRNs/NP students
  • Education of RN students
  • Working as a NP in College Health
  • Military Medicine

What I teach

  • CDM courses; NURP 535, 536, 537

Research

  • On sabbatical and did research of “Factors Influencing Nursing Faculty Engagement in Clinical Practice. “
  • Presenter at Nurse Practitioner Associates for Continuing Education (NPACE), Boston, Massachusetts. Discussed abstract and gave poster presentation of “Factors Influencing Nursing Faculty Engagement in Clinical Practice.” 
  • Presenter at Nursing Research Day: “Nursing Research in Clinical Practice” given by the University of Southern Maine, Continuing Education for Health Professions and Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society. Discussed abstract and gave poster presentation of my sabbatical research “Factors Influencing Nursing Faculty Engagement in Clinical Practice”. 

Presentations

  • Presenter at the American Military Surgeons of the United States Annual Convention in San Antonio, Texas on “Lessons Learned During Operation Desert Storm”.  Presented to 500 members of the Army Nurse Corps. Presented same material at a faculty forum at Westbrook College. 
  • Presenter at National Conference of American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, New Orleans, Louisiana. Discussed abstract and poster presentation of “Factors Influencing Nursing Faculty engagement in Clinical Practice”.
  • Presenter at Maine Medical Center’s annual Research Day, Portland, Maine. Discussed abstract and poster presentation of “Factors Influencing Nursing Faculty Engagement in Clinical Practice”. 
  • Presenter at Annual Conference of the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF), Cambridge, Massachusetts. Oral presentation of abstract “Factors Influencing Nursing Faculty Engagement in Clinical Practice.” 
  • Presenter at the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWONN) annual conference, Freeport, Maine. Presentation on “Three Different Careers: Can They All Be In Nursing?” Discussed my career as Nurse Educator, Nurse Practitioner, and Army National Guard Nurse/ Nurse Practitoner. 
  • Presenter at Annual Conference of the Maine Military Community Network Organization at Colby College, Waterville, Maine.  Oral presentation of Results of Impact Testing to determine traumatic brain injury pre and post mobilization in soldiers in the Maine Army National Guard.
  • Presenter at Annual Conference of the College of Health Professions at the University of New England, Portland, Maine.  Oral presentation regarding the role of women in leadership positions in the military. 

Professional Affiliations & Memberships

  • American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
  • Maine NP Association
  • Board Member, Leavitt Mills Free Health Center, Buxton, Maine
  • Advisory Board, Foundation of Blood Research, Scarborough, Maine. Developed four modules/electives on “A Practice-Based Genetics Curriculum for Nurse Educators”. 
  • Board Member as the Advance Practice Registered Nurse on the Maine State Board of Nursing.
  • Joint Practice Council which is inclusive of the Chairs of the Maine State Boards.
  • Clinical Advisory Board, NPACE (Nurse Practitioner Associates for Continuing Education).
  • Coalition of Nurses in Advanced Practice. Active in promoting passage of legislative bill LD 948. This statute gives nurse practitioners and nurse midwives the ability to practice independently. 

Awards

  • AANP State NP Excellence Award.
  • Legion of Merit, Army Commendation, and Army Achievement Awards.

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Clark Cassone

Assistant Professor of Practice

Education

Family Nurse Practitioner, Simmons University

License/Certifications

  • Family Nurse Practitioner, ANCC
  • Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nursing, HPCC

About Me

I came to Simmons University first as a family nurse practitioner student in the on-campus program and later transitioned into adjunct faculty for the pharmacology courses. I am currently the Course Coordinator for Pharmacology. I greatly enjoy the education environment and seeing students succeed in ways they were unsure they could. My clinical experience has included palliative medicine, oncology, and urgent care.

Area of Expertise

  • Palliative Medicine

What I Teach

  • Advanced Pharmacology across the lifespan

Research/Special Projects

  • Horizon CME Planning Committee 2018: APP Oncology Summit, Seattle WA
  • Art and Science of Palliative Nursing Planning Committee 2019, Boston MA
  • Comfort Order Set Development Team Member: Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston MA

Publications/Presentations

Publications

  • Author for update of Chapter 188, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Primary Care: A Collaborative Practice, 5th Edition and 6th Edition
  • Domain 2: Pain, Clinical Practice Guidelines for Quality Palliative Care: National Consensus Project April 2013.

Presentations

  • Adult Congenital Heart Disease Conference 5/2019: “Doc, how long do I got?”
  • Practical Aspects of Palliative Care 9/2019: “Medical Marijuana”
  • Nurse Practitioner Associates for Continuing Education 8/2021: Medical Marijuana: Where does the Advanced Practice Nurse Begin.”

Professional Affiliations & Memberships

  • HPNA

Awards

Recipient of Award of Excellence in Clinical Practice in Primary Healthcare Nursing, 2012

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Tanya Cohn

Director of the DNP Program
Associate Teaching Professor
Research Methods Coordinator
Ph.D., MEd., RN

Tanya Cohn, Ph.D., MEd., RN, is an assistant professor of practice in the Department of Nursing at Simmons School of Nursing. She has been teaching at Simmons for the last three years, since the inception of Nursing@Simmons. Her teaching focuses on research across the life span and scholarly activities for developing best evidence. Dr. Cohn serves as the coordinator of the foundational courses for Nursing@Simmons. She also holds a voluntary faculty position with the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University in Miami, Florida.

In addition to her role in academia, Dr. Cohn works as a nurse scientist at Baptist Health South Florida in Miami, Florida. In this position she is able to assist with research development in the clinical setting with inter-professional care teams.

Dr. Cohn has completed multiple research studies individually and within inter-professional teams, which have included dissemination at the local, national, and international levels. Her research topics of interest include acute and family medicine outcomes; community risk factors; social determinants of health; cardiovascular risk in Hispanics; nursing-sensitive indicators; and healthy work environments, along with professional development.

Education:

  • Ph.D., Nursing, Rush University
  • MSN, Adult and Women’s Health Nursing, Simmons University
  • BSN, Simmons University
  • Master of Education, Harvard University
  • B.A., Psychology, Simmons University

Publications:

DeFusco, C., Lewis, A., & Cohn, T. (2022). Improving Critical Care Nurses Perceived Self-Efficacy in Providing Palliative Care: A Quasi-Experimental Study. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE MEDICINE, 10499091221094312. https://doi.org/10.1177/10499091221094313

Cohn, T., & Harrison, C. V. (2022). A Systematic Review Exploring Racial Disparities, Social Determinants of Health, and Sexually Transmitted Infections in Black Women. Nursing for Women’s Health, 26(2), 128–142. https://doi-org.ezproxy.simmons.edu/10.1016/j.nwh.2022.01.006

Auffermann, K., O’Keefe, R., Smith, T., & Cohn, T. (2021). Exploring novice nurse practitioner job satisfaction. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 33(10), 802–810. https://doi.org/10.1097/JXX.0000000000000454

Glover-Stief, M., Jannen, S., & Cohn, T. (2021). An exploratory descriptive study of compassion fatigue and compassion satisfaction: Examining potential risk and protective factors in advanced nurse practitioners. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 33(2), 143–149. https://doi.org/10.1097/JXX.0000000000000357

Beckner, A., Liberty, K., & Cohn, T. (Nov/Dec 2021). Medication compliance among home health care patients facing hospital readmissions. MEDSURG Nursing, 30(6), 396-402.

Sherman, R.O. & Cohn, T. (Sept 2021). Navigating an Environment of Continuous Change. American Nurse Today, 16(9), 12.

Sherman, R.O. & Cohn, T. (May 2021). Benefits of feedback for nurse leaders: Viewing feedback for nurse leaders. American Nurse Today, 16(5), 14-16. 

Sherman, R. O., & Cohn, T. M. (2021). Transitioning from peer to leader: Manage former peers with diplomacy. American Nurse Journal, 16(10), 10.

West, S., Puszczynski, R., & Cohn, T. (2021). Exploring recreational screen time and social anxiety in adolescents. Pediatric Nursing, 47(3), 133-140.

Wisler, H., Prado, G., & Cohn, T. (2021). Reducing unwanted falls on a medical-surgical unit. MEDSURG Nursing, 30(3), 208-2011.

Yagnik, G.P, Santos, E.D., Rothfeld, A.A., Uribe, J.W., & Cohn, T.M.(2021). Spanish translation and cross-language validation of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Assessment Form. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 30(1), 151-157. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2020.05.020

Sherman, R.O. & Cohn, T. (2020). Expanding decision making options: Guide new graduates to broaden their career choices. American Nurse Today, 15(11), 32-34.

Grafton, T., Bassett, A., & Cohn, T. (accepted for publication, 2017). The role of confidence in self-care of patients with a diagnosis of heart failure. MEDSURG Nursing.

Sherman, R. O. & Cohn, T. (2016). Improving your coaching skills. American Nurse Today, 11(5), 28–31.

Sherman, R. O. & Cohn, T. (2015). Boosting your influence. American Nurse Today, 10(12), 1–7.

Cohn, T. (2015, September). Strengthening nursing engagement in research and evidence-based practice with a successful MSN student research practicum. The Florida Nurse, 63(3), 15.

Cohn, T. & Llera-Lora, T. (2015). Using a peer-driven facilitative review process to establish feasibility and support ethical review of clinical research. Applied Clinical Research, Clinical Trials and Regulatory Affairs, 2(1), 7–11.

Thomasos, E., Forges, E., Judkins-Cohn, T., Nerey, J., Lindgren, C. L., & Spivey, S. (2015). Clinical partners’ perceptions of patient assignments according to acuity. MEDSURG Nursing, 24(1), 39–45.

Busse, J. C., Cohn, T. M., Butao, R., & Lamoureux, J. (2014). Association between severity of anemia and 30-day readmission rate: Archival data of 847 patients with acute decompensated heart failure. Advances in Nephrology, 2014, 1–6. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/261531

Arinal, M., Cohn, T., & Avila-Quintana, C. (2014). Evaluating the impact of medication cabinets in patients’ rooms on a medical-surgical telemetry unit. MEDSURG Nursing, 23(2), 77–83.

Judkins-Cohn, T., Ward, J., Owen, M., Kielwasser-Withrow, K. K. (2014). Ethical principles of informed consent: Exploring the dual role of the nurse as care provider and research. Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 45(1), 35–42.

Lozano, L., Barthold, M., & Judkins-Cohn, T. (2014). Using the Clinical Information System Implementation Evaluation Scale (CISIES) as a clinical implementation strategy. Computers, Informatics, Nursing, 32(3), 138–143.

Lamoureux, J., Judkins-Cohn, T., Butao, R., McCue, V., & Garcia, F. (2013). Measuring perceptions of shared governance in clinical practice: Psychometric testing of the RN-focused Index of Professional Governance (IPNG). Journal of Research in Nursing, 19(1), 69–87.

Harris, D. & Cohn, T. (2014). Designing and opening a new hospital with a culture and foundation of Magnet®: An exemplar in transformational leadership. Nurse Leader, 12(4), 62–68, 77. 

Allen, R., Judkins-Cohn, T., deVelasco, R., Forges, E., Lee, R., Clark, L., & Procunier, M. (2013). Moral distress among healthcare professionals at a health system. Journal of Nursing Administration’s Healthcare Law, Ethics, and Regulation, 15(3), 111–118. 

Figueroa, S., Bulos, M., Forges, E., & Judkins-Cohn, T. (2013). Stabilizing and retaining a quality nursing workforce through the use of the Married State Preceptorship Model. Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 44(8), 365–373.

Judkins-Cohn, T. (2010). Verbal abuse: The words that divide: Impact on patient care nurses and their perceived solutions. Southern Online Journal of Nursing Research, 10(4), 1–14.

Expertise:

  • Research design and development at the project level
  • Research program development at the organizational level
  • Statistical analysis
  • Tool development and psychometric testing
  • Ethics in research

Why I Teach:

“I teach because I believe nurses and nurse practitioners are at the forefront of health care and in the position to lead evidence-based and patient-centered care. Therefore, I strive to incorporate clinically relevant examples in research courses to assist graduate students in strengthening their understanding and use of evidence to impact patient outcomes. It is my ultimate goal to empower my students to be change agents and scholarly leaders wherever they practice.”

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Tina Delouchry

Associate Professor of Practice 

Education

  • Simmons University- DNP (in progress)
  • University of Washington -MSN
  • University of Pittsburgh- BSN

License/Certifications

  • Family Nurse Practitioner: ANCC
  • RN/NP: MA, AZ

About Me

Tina Delouchry is a certified family nurse practitioner. She obtained her BSN in 2001 from the University of Pittsburgh and began her career as an emergency room nurse. By 2005, she had completed her Master’s degree in nursing from the University of Washington. As a family nurse practitioner, she has worked in primary care, college health, and urgent care settings. She has a special interest in preventive care and women’s health. She has been teaching with the Nursing@Simmons program since 2015 and has also precepted nurse practitioner students throughout the course of her career.

What I Teach

  • NURP 532-FNP II Primary Care Nursing

Area of Expertise

  • Primary care
  • College Health 
  • Travel Medicine

Professional Affiliations and Memberships

  • American Association of Nurse Practitioners

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Carmen V. Harrison

Professor of Practice
Master Course Lead of the Foundations Curriculum
PhD, RN, WHNP-BC

Carmen V. Harrison, PhD, RN, WHNP-BC is a Professor of Practice in the School of Nursing at Simmons University. She has been teaching at Simmons since 2016. Dr. Harrison serves as the Course Coordinator for the Foundations Curriculum and teaches in the DNP program and Health Professions Education program.

Dr. Harrison’s clinical experience is varied and includes geriatric, medical-surgical, community health, and obstetrical nursing. She is certified as a women’s health care nurse practitioner by the National Certification Corporation and is dedicated to providing comprehensive care to underserved women.

Dr. Harrison’s research interests include innovative curricular models, diversity in nursing education, social determinants of health, and the menopausal experience. She has delivered numerous presentations for local, regional, national, and international nursing education conferences. Dr. Harrison is regarded as a leader among the nursing profession, as she was honored as a national Jonas Nurse Leader Scholar. She is a member of the National League for Nursing; National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties; National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health; and Sigma Theta Tau International. Dr. Harrison also serves as a peer reviewer for Nursing for Women’s Health

Education:

  • PhD, Nursing, University of Missouri – Kansas City
  • MSN, University of Cincinnati
  • BSN, Miami University
  • ADN, Miami University

Licensure/Certifications:

  • Registered Professional Nurse, Georgia, RN 133308; Advanced Practice NP
  • Registered Nurse, Ohio, RN.247046
  • Registered Nurse, Massachusetts, RN2335824
  • Registered Nurse, Oklahoma, RN R0134655; Nurse Practitioner R134655
  • Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner, National Certification Corporation
  • Certification in Online Teaching and Learning, University of Missouri – Kansas City

Expertise:

  • Curriculum Design
  • Innovative Teaching-Learning Strategies
  • Women’s Health Nursing

What I Teach:

  • NURP410, Research Methods
  • NURP411, Scholarly Inquiry
  • NURP589, Informatics
  • NURP640, Advanced Research Methods
  • NURP650, Epidemiology
  • NURP750, DNP Project Seminar (Chair)
  • HPED665, Leadership and Organizational Change in Health Professions Education

Why I Teach:

I teach because education is the key to success. Being able to assist students in achieving their dreams is a rewarding experience. Education can help to provide opportunities for so many. It can be life changing!

Community Engagement:

  • Elevation Church, volunteer, 2019 – present
  • Rise Against Hunger, volunteer, 2019 – present
  • Clayton County Community Health Fair, volunteer, 2018 – present 
  • Georgia Nurses Association, Health Care Legislation, volunteer, 2017 – present 
  • Sigma Theta Tau, Xi Rho Chapter, secretary, 2019 – 2020
  • Georgia Association of Student Nurses, Graduate Program Representative, 2018 – 2020
  • Atlanta Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Scholars Program, member, 2018 – 2019
  • Ohio Action Coalition, member, 2014 – 2016

Publications/Presentations:

Del Sordo, J., Stanek-Chu, E., Stevens, C.S., Pillsbury, S., & Harrison, C.V. (2022). The experience of mothers in the first six months of breastfeeding: A qualitative study. International Journal of Nursing and Health Science, 8(3), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.14445/24547484/IJNHS-V813P101

Cohn, T., & Harrison, C.V. (2022). Exploring racial disparities, social determinants of health, and behaviors in sexual health and STD/Is in Black women [Conference presentation]. Academia International Advanced Practice Nursing Conference. Virtual, International. 

Cohn, T., & Harrison, C.V. (2022). A systematic review exploring racial disparities, social determinants of health and sexually transmitted infections in Black women. Nursing for Women’s Health, 26(2), 128-142. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nwh.2022.01.006  

Harrison, C.V. (2022). Management of dermatological conditions in pregnancy. In D. Mattison & L.A. Halbert (Eds.), Clinical pharmacology during pregnancy (2nd ed., pp. 357-375). Elsevier.

Harrison, C.V. (2020). Concept-based curriculum: Design and implementation strategies. International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship, 17(1), 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1515/ijnes-2019-0066 

Foster, V., Nteff, G., & Harrison, C.V. (2019). Curricular and clinical integration of oral health care competencies into a family nurse practitioner program [Conference presentation]. 2019 United Advanced Practice Registered Nurses of Georgia, Atlanta, GA, United States. 

Foster, V., Nteff, G., & Harrison, C.V. (2019). Curricular and clinical integration of oral health care competencies into a family nurse practitioner program [Conference presentation]. Spring 2019 National Conference for Nurse Practitioners, Chicago, IL, United States. 

Harrison, C.V. (2018). Predicting success for associate degree nursing students in a concept-based curriculum. Teaching and Learning in Nursing, 13(3), 135-140. doi: 10.1016/j.teln.2018.01.005

Harrison, C.V. (2017). A prescription for test item writing [Conference presentation]. Chamberlain University Faculty Development Nurses Week Conference, Atlanta, GA, United States.

Harrison, C.V. (2016). Evaluating the outcomes of a concept-based curriculum in an associate degree nursing program (Doctoral dissertation). ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 10102709).

Harrison, C.V. (2015). Collaboration with the Ohio Action Coalition [Conference presentation]. 2015 Jonas Scholars Leadership Conference, Washington, DC, United States. 

Harrison, C.V., & Pittard, S.K. (2015). Teaching-learning strategies in a concept based curriculum. In L. Caputi (Ed.), Innovations in Nursing Education: Building the Future of Nursing (Vol. 3, pp. 59-62). Washington, DC: National League for Nursing.

Harrison, C.V. (2015). Strategies to increase diversity in nursing education: Responding to recommendations from the Institute of Medicine [Conference presentation]. Ohio League for Nursing 2015 Education Summit, Columbus, OH, United States. 

Harrison, C.V., & Pittard, S.K. (2014). Concept-based teaching-learning strategies for educating OB nursing students [Conference presentation]. Changing Culture: Educating the 21st Century Nurse Conference, Mercy College of Ohio, Toledo, OH, United States.

Harrison, C.V. (2013). Critical thinking in nursing education [Conference presentation]. University of Missouri – Kansas City Research Institute II, Kansas City, MO, United States.  

Harrison, C.V., & Pittard, S.K. (2013). Concept-based teaching-learning strategies for educating OB nursing students [Conference presentation]. Ohio League for Nursing 2013 Education Summit, Columbus, OH, United States.

Harrison, C.V., & Pittard, S.K. (2012). Concept-based teaching-learning strategies for educating OB nursing students [Conference presentation]. Drexel University Nursing Education Institute 2012, Savannah, GA, United States.

Pittard, S.K., Harrison, C.V., Gerard, L.A., & Erhard, E. (2006). Clinical orientation for maternal-child nursing students [Conference presentation]. Ohio League for Nursing Education Summit, Columbus, OH, United States.

Harrison, C.V. (2003). Menopause: Women’s attitudes and beliefs [Conference presentation]. Wise Women…Wise Choices Seminar, TriHealth; Cincinnati, OH, United States. 

Professional Affiliations and Memberships:

  • National League for Nursing
  • National Organization for Nurse Practitioner Faculties
  • National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health
  • Sigma Theta Tau International

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Pam Holtz

 Instructor, Clinical Decision Making

Education

  • University of Wisconsin BS Chemistry
  • University of Minnesota BSN
  • Frontier Nursing University MSN, DNP

License/Certifications

  • Family Nurse Practitioner Certification: AANP
  • Family Nurse Practitioner Licensure: AZ, MA, MN, ND, SD, WA
  • Registered Nurse Licensure: MA, AK, AZ, IL, MN, PA, NE, ND, SD, NV, WA, WY

About Me

Pam Holtz has worked with Simmons University for 8 years as an adjunct instructor and course lead for the clinical decision-making courses in the nurse practitioner program. She has experience in family practice, pain management, addiction medicine, and emergency medicine. She began her career doing medical research at the University of Minnesota where her work took her to the hospital setting where she discovered that the job of the nurse appeared to be more rewarding than her job in the lab. She then became a registered nurse, and she worked in a variety of settings. Later in her career she became a nurse practitioner. She had always enjoyed mentoring and teaching new nurses so she completed her DNP degree so that she could become an educator in a nurse practitioner program. Through her work as an instructor in the clinical courses, she plays an integral role in the guidance of many students as they complete their clinical experiences at Simmons University.

What I Teach

  • NURP 535/536 – Clinical Decision Making

Area of Expertise

  • Family Medicine
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Addiction/Pain Medicine

Research/Special Projects

  • Scholarly Project – Chronic Pain in the Elderly: A Plan for Pain Management

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Paul Jones

Interim Director of MSN Clinical Education (FNP) and Associate Professor of Practice 

Education

  • Regis College: DNP, MSN, BSN
  • Northeastern University: MSN, BSN – Economics 

License/Certifications

  • Family Nurse Practitioner Certification: AANP
  • Family Nurse Practitioner Licensure: MA, NH, ME, TX, AZ, CA
  • Registered Nurse Licensure: MA, NH, ME, TX, AZ, CA

About Me

Paul Jones has worked with Simmons University for over 6 years; first as an adjunct professor in clinical education and then as associate professor of practice. He has diverse clinical experience in primary care patients and working with patients across the lifespan. Originally from the state of Idaho, Dr. Jones, served in the military overseas and settled in New England after his commitment ended. He earned his economics degrees from Northeastern University (Boston, MA) and worked in the field of marketing analytics for various corporations to optimize net income. Dr. Jones reinvented himself and invested in education again to become a family nurse practitioner from Regis College (Weston, MA). Early in this venture, teaching and practicing medicine were shared priorities and he earned his Doctorate of Nursing Practice while striking the difficult work/life/school balance. Through personal experience, he understands the challenges of the adult learner in finding the balance to achieve by integrating effective time management, strong organizational skills and effective communication. 

What I Teach

  • NUR 534 – Immersion and Clinical Qualification Course
  • NURP 535/536/537 – Clinical Decision Making

Area of Expertise

  • Primary Care Medicine
  • Education

Research/Special Projects

  • Scholarly Project – Online Cultural Competency Education Program for Nurse Practitioners Precepting the MSN-FNP Student: A Business Proposal

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Caitlin Levesque

Associate Professor of Practice
Course Coordinator for Advanced Health Assessment 
MSN, CPNP-BC

Caitlin Levesque is a pediatric nurse practitioner from South Kingstown, Rhode Island. Professor Levesque earned her undergraduate degree in biology from Providence College in 2005. She is a proud Simmons alum, having graduated from the school’s direct entry program with her master’s in nursing in 2009. Prior to her work as a nurse practitioner, Professor Levesque worked as a pediatric nurse at Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island.

In 2009, Professor Levesque joined her close friend, a pediatrician, and they have been in practice together since in a small, but busy, pediatric primary care office. Professor Levesque has a strong interest in preventative medicine, particularly vaccine practices and education.

Professor Levesque has been with Nursing@Simmons since the program’s inception in 2013. She has served many roles within the program including course design and course lead, and she currently serves as the faculty advisor for the Student Advisory Committee. She has been full-time faculty since 2016. In addition to her online teaching roles, Professor Levesque enjoys the hands-on role of precepting nurse practitioner students within her office. Prior to Nursing@Simmons, Professor Levesque also worked with nursing students in simulation and hospital-based learning experiences.

Education:

  • Simmons University (DNP in progress)
  • Simmons University (RN/MSN)
  • Providence College (BS in Biology)

Licensure/Certifications:

  • Board Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP/PNCB)
  • APRN: RI
  • RN: RI and MA

Expertise:

  • Pediatric primary care
  • Immunization practices 

What I Teach:

  • NURP 530, Advanced Health Assessment

Awards: 

  • School of Nursing Research Award-Simmons University, 2009

Publications/Presentations:

  • A Descriptive Study to Explore the Relationships Between Levels of Uncertainty, Anxiety and Coping in Parents of Children Recently Diagnosed with Cancer, Caitlin E. Mullen (Levesque) and Hillary J. Collyer, Simmons College, Boston, MA, May 2009
  • Pediatric Immunizations: An Overview, Hasbro Children’s Hospital, Providence, RI; April 2009
  • Telehealth: Today and Tomorrow, Brookline Public Library, Boston, MA; March 2021                                                                            
  • Pediatrics and Covid-19 Lunch and Learn, Simmons University/2U, April 2021
  • American Academy of Pediatrics (RI)/RIDOH Covid-19 Commercial, Providence, RI; January 2022                         

Professional Affiliations and Memberships:

  • American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
  • National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP)

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Beth McVey

Associate Professor of Practice

Education

  • Doctor of Nursing Practice, Duke University
  • Master of Science in Nursing, UCLA
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Rutgers University

License/Certifications

  • ACNP-BC, ANCC
  • APRN- California
  • RN- California
  • RN-North Carolina
  • RN-Massachusetts
  • DEA
  • ENP Content Expert, ANCC
  • Adult Critical Care Certification
  • Dysrhythmia Certification
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Health Care Provider – Basic Life Support
  • Pacemaker Certification
  • Hemodynamic Monitoring Certification
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Emergency/Critical Care Ultrasound Certification

About Me

Dr. Beth McVey has over 30 years of nursing experience, in which she has served in clinical, leadership, and academic roles. She joined Simmons University as Adjunct Faculty in the Fall of 2018. Currently, she serves as the Course Coordinator for NURP 450/670.

Previously, she worked as the Advanced Practice Collaborative Leader for a large Emergency Medicine Corporation in Southern California. In addition, she was the Director of a New Graduate Emergency Nurse Practitioner Program in Los Angeles California, which included program development and evaluation.

Currently, she provides primary care at a clinic in Los Angeles, California.

Area of Expertise

  • Acute Care
  • Emergency Care
  • Critical Care
  • Primary Care
  • Health Policy

What I Teach

  • NURP 450: Healthcare Systems: An Interdisciplinary Perspective
  • NURP 670: Health Policy

Community Engagement

  • Medical Missions Border of Mexico
  • Autism Speaks

Research/Special Projects

Professional interests include; interprofessional practice relationships to improve patient outcomes, promoting women’s health and wellness, policy and advocacy for health care and advanced practice nursing.

Publications/Presentations

McVey, B. A., Lopez, R., & Padilla, B. I. (2020). Evidence-Based Approach to Healthy Food Choices for Hispanic Women. Hispanic Health Care International. https://doi.org/10.1177/1540415320921471

McVey, B. (2020). Be Alert for Kawasaki Disease. [Web exclusive]. American Nurse Today, 15(6).

McVey, B. 2019, Temecula Valley Hospital-Stroke Summit. Wilson Creek Winery, Temecula, CA

McVey, B. 2018, Cardiovascular Symposium: Updates on Women and Cardiovascular Disease, Wilson Creek Winery, Temecula, CA

McVey, B. 2018, Celebrating Your Good Health, Temecula Civic Center, Temecula, CA

McVey, B., 2017, Empowering Women’s Health: Mind, Body & Spirit, Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, South Coast Winery, Temecula, CA

McVey, B., 2017, Cardiovascular Wellness: An Ounce of Prevention, Temecula Valley Hospital, Temecula, CA

McVey, B., 2017, Women’s Heart Health, American Heart Association Event sponsored by Temecula Valley Hospital, South Coast Winery, Temecula, CA

McVey, B., 2016, Women in Business: Maintaining Health and Wellness in the Workplace, Temecula Valley Entrepreneur’s Exchange, Temecula, CA

McVey, B., 2016, Nurse Retention: A Recurrent Issue for Nurse Leaders, Temecula Valley Hospital, Temecula, CA

McVey, B., 2015, A Healthy Food Choices Program for Young Hispanic Women, TISU Clinic, Los Angeles, CA

McVey, B., 2015, Acute Vestibular Syndrome Versus Stroke, Emergent Medical Associates Presentation, Temecula Valley Hospital, Temecula, CA

McVey, B., 2013, Hypertensive Crises: Diagnosis and Management, Temecula Valley Hospital, Temecula, CA

McVey, B., 2009, Cardiomyopathy: Case Review, Beverly Hospital, Montebello, CA

McVey, B., 2000, Promoting Excellence in Advanced Practice Nursing, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA

McVey, B., 2000, HIV/AIDS Awareness Project for Latino Adolescents, Venice Teen Clinic, Venice, CA

McVey, B., 1999, Pediatric Pneumonia, Grand Rounds, Harbor-UCLA, Los Angeles, CA

McVey, B., 1999, Pancreatic Trauma, Grand Rounds, Harbor-UCLA, Los Angeles, CA

Professional Affiliations & Memberships

  • Alpha Tau Delta Nursing Fraternity
  • American Association of Nurse Practitioners
  • American Nurses Association
  • American Nurses Credentialing Center- Emergency Nurse Practitioner Content Expert
  • California Association of Nurse Practitioners
  • Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing- Gamma Tau Chapter

Awards

  • Women in Business Leadership Recognition
    Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce
  • Nurse Practitioner Provider Excellence Award
    Beverly Emergency Medical Group
  • Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
    Outstanding MSN Student, UCLA
  • Graduate Student Marshall and Commencement Speaker, UCLA
  • Mary Camishion-Malone Humanitarian Award, Rutgers University

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Naila Russell

Assistant Professor of Practice and Director of Advanced Practice – FNP Program
DNP, FNP-BC

Education

  • Northwestern Michigan College: ADN
  • University of Phoenix: BSN
  • University of Michigan-Flint: DNP

License/Certifications

  • Registered Nurse: MA, MD
  • Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner: MD
  • Family Nurse Practitioner: ANCC

About Me

I have been affiliated with the graduate nursing program since fall of 2015. I have had the experience of teaching throughout the program as well as developing curriculum for a number of Nursing@Simmons courses. Before transitioning into the role of Interim Director of Advanced Practice, I was the course coordinator for NURP 450.

I am passionate about the role that nurse practitioners play in shaping the health care system and believe that nurse practitioners are the future of primary care in the United States. My goal is for every Simmons graduate nursing student to leave our program prepared to advocate for social justice in health through patient care and professional leadership.

I strive to achieve this goal for myself in my clinical practice, professional advocacy, and post graduate education.

What I Teach

  • NURP 450: Healthcare Systems: An Interdisciplinary Perspective
  • NURP 670: Health Policy

Area of Expertise

  • Dermatology
  • Health Policy

Research/Special Projects

  • Fellowship in Health Policy and Media, the George Washington University Center for Health Policy and Media Engagement
  • Harvard Medical School Media and Medicine Program

Publications/Presentations

  • Structural Racism in Nursing: A Summative Content Analysis of Professional Nursing Organization Statements. Maryland Nurses Association 119th Annual Convention. 2022-10 I presentation 
  • Structural Racism in Nursing: A Summative Content Analysis of Professional Nursing Organization Statements. Policy, Politics and Nursing Practice 2022-05 I journal-article DOI https://doi.org/10.1177/15271544221089657
  • Living with COVID-19: voices from the grassroots. Journal for the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. doi: 10.1097/JXX.0000000000000607
  • Why Nurse Practitioners Need Virgin River’s Melinda Monroe, APRN The Journal for Nurse Practitioners 2020-04 | journal-article
    DOI: 10.1016/j.nurpra.2020.01.015
  • America Needs Nurse Practitioners to Advocate for Social Justice The Journal for Nurse Practitioners 2020-10 | journal-article
    DOI: 10.1016/j.nurpra.2020.06.024
  • Misinformation During COVID: How Should Nurse Practitioners Respond? The Journal for Nurse Practitioners 2021-04 | journal-article
    DOI: 10.1016/j.nurpra.2021.03.013

Professional Affiliations & Memberships

  • President for the Nurse Practitioner Association of Maryland
  • Legislative Committee member for Nurse Practitioner Association of Maryland
  • Member of Sigma Theta Tau
  • Member of American Association of Nurse Practitioners
  • AANP History Committee member

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Dr. Heather Shlosser

Associate Dean, School of Nursing
DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC

Dr. Heather Shlosser has more than 20 years of nursing experience, in which she has spent time in both clinical and academic arenas. Previously, she worked at Frontier Nursing University (FNU), as an associate professor in the FNP and PMHNP programs. At FNU, she also served as Program Director and developed and launched the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner program.

Dr. Shlosser brings a wealth of clinical experience to her role as Program Director at Nursing@Simmons. She works in full-spectrum clinical practice as a certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). She has a clinical focus in and passion for integrated behavioral medicine within primary care, psychopharmacology, addictions medicine, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness therapy. She has spearheaded the development and implementation of integrated behavioral health programs within primary care and specialty medicine for multiple healthcare organizations. Her clinical experience includes full-scope primary care and outpatient psychiatric care.

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Meredith Troutman-Jordan 

Associate Professor of Teaching
Course Coordinator-Family Theory
PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC, FGSA

Meredith Troutman-Jordan is an Associate Professor of Teaching in the School of Nursing at Simmons University. She has been teaching at Simmons since 2013. Dr. Troutman-Jordan serves as the Course Coordinator for Family Theory in the FNP program, and also teaches Scholarly Inquiry and Nursing Research. 

Her clinical experience includes psychiatric mental health, gerontology, home health and acute care nursing. She is an American Nurses Credentialing Center certified Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist. Her research aims to identify and develop effective and personalized self-management strategies, tailored for the person living with dementia and their caregiver, to age as successfully as able. Her research and clinical practice strive to find and develop evidence-based interventions to promote optimal functioning, meaning, and purpose for each individual in the caregiving dyad.  

Education

  • Presbyterian Hospital SON -Diploma
  • Queens College, Charlotte North Carolina-BSN
  • UNC Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina-MSN
  • University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina-PhD

Licenses and Certifications

  • S.C. RN #76067
  • MA RN # RN2338948
  • ANCC Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adult Psychiatric Mental Health #03576024020
  • Quality Matters Teaching Online certified
  • Quality Matters Peer Reviewer
  • Quality Matters Master Reviewer
  • BCLS certified

What I teach:

  • NURP 505 Family Theory
  • NURP 410 Research Methods
  • NURP 507 Scholarly Inquiry I
  • NURP 508 Scholarly Inquiry II

Why I Teach: 

I teach because it is my responsibility as a nurse educator to pass on knowledge and skills that mentors shared with me as a new nurse. We have a critical shortage of skilled, compassionate nurses. If I can help future advanced practice nurses be a part of this solution, then perhaps I can pay it forward. It is exciting to see students experience ah ha moments and a joy to know I have made a difference. I find my work extremely rewarding. 

Community Engagement: 

  • Arthritis Patient Services, 2013-present, Board Member
  • Southern Regional AHEC, 2011-2012, Trainer
  • Nursing Educator
  • YMCA Medical, 2006-2008, Member     
  • Referral Program
  • Launch Team
  • Charlotte Mecklenburg, 2006-2008, Coordinator/Volunteer
  • Senior Center Health Fair
  • Levine Senior Center, 2014-present, Advisory Board Member

Publications

  • Flood, M. (2002). Successful Aging; A concept analysis. Journal of Theory Construction and Testing, 6 (2), 105-108.
  • Flood, M. (2006). A mid-range theory of successful aging. Journal of Theory Construction and Testing, 9(2), 35-39. 
  • Flood, M., & Scharer, K. (2006). Creativity enhancement; Possibilities for successful aging. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 27(9), 1-21.
  • Flood, M. (2006).  Exploring the relationships between creativity, depression, and successful aging. Activities, Adaptation, and Aging, 31(1), 55-71.
  • Flood, M., & Phillips, K. (2007). Creativity in older adults: A plethora of possibilities. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 28(4), 389-411.
  • Flood, M., & Newman, A. (2007). Obesity and older adults: A synthesis of findings and recommendations for practice. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 33(12), 1-17.
  • Rossen, E., Knafl, K., & Flood, M. (2008). Older women’s perceptions of successful aging. Activities, Adaptation, and Aging, 32(2), 73-88.  
  • Flood, M., Boyd, M. (2008). Successful aging in a Southern older adult sample. Southern Online Journal of Nursing Research, 8(3).
  • Flood, M., Buckwalter, K. (2009). Recommendations for Mental Health Care of Older Adults Part I:  An Overview of Depression and Anxiety. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 35(2), 26-34.
  • Flood, M., Buckwalter, K. (2009). Journal of Gerontological Nursing. Recommendations for Mental Health Care of Older Adults Part II: An Overview of Dementia, Delirium and Substance Abuse. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 35(2), 35-47.
  • Flood, M. & Clark, B. (2009). Exploring knowledge and attitudes toward aging in nursing and non-nursing students.  Educational Gerontology, 35(7), 587-595.
  • Troutman, M., Nies, M., & Seo, D. (2010). Successful aging: Selected indicators in a Southern sample. Journal of Home Health Care Management and Practice, 22 (2), 111-115.
  • Troutman, M., Nies, M.A., & Bentley, M. (2011). Measuring successful aging in Southern Black older adults. Educational Gerontology, 37(1), 38-50.
  • Troutman, M., Nies, M.A., Small, S., & Bates, A. (2011). The development and testing of an instrument to measure successful aging. Research in Gerontological Nursing, 4(3), 221-232.
  • Troutman, M., Nies, M.A., & Mavellia, H. (2011). Perceptions of successful aging in Southern Black older adults. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 49(1), 28-34.
  • Blevins, C., & Troutman, M. (2011). Successful Aging Theory and the chronic renal disease patient: Application in the clinical setting. Journal of Renal Nursing, 38(3), 255-260, 270.
  • Park, C., Troutman, M., & Nies, M.A. (2012). Brain health knowledge in community-dwelling older adults. Educational Gerontology, 38(9), 650-657.
  • Willits, K., Platonova, E., Nies, M.A., Racine, E., Troutman-Jordan, M., & Harris, H. (2013). Medical home and pediatric primary care utilization among children with special healthcare needs. Journal of Pediatric Health Care, 27(3), 202-208.
  • Nies, M.A., & Troutman-Jordan, M. (2012). Mentoring nurse scientists to meet nursing faculty workforce needs. The Scientific World Journal, 2012, 1-5. doi:10.1100/2012/345085.
  • Willits, K.A., Nies, M.A., Racine, E.F., Troutman-Jordan, M.L., Platonova, E.A., Harris, H.L. (2012) Medical Home and Emergency Department Utilization among Children with Special Healthcare Needs: An Analysis of the 2005-2006 National Survey of Children with Special Healthcare Needs. Journal of Ambulatory Care Management, 35(3), 238-246.
  • Willits, K.A., Troutman-Jordan, M., Nies, M.A., Racine, E. F., Platonova, E., & Harris, H. (2013). Presence of medical home and school attendance:  An analysis of the 2005-2006 National Survey of Children with Special Healthcare Needs. Journal of School Health, 83(2), 93-98.
  • Troutman-Jordan, M., Nies, M.A., & Davis, B. (2013). An examination of successful aging among Southern Black and White older adults. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 39(3), 42-52.  
  • Howie, L., Troutman-Jordan, M., & Newman, A. (2013). Social Support and Successful Aging in Assisted Living Residents. Educational Gerontology, 39(3), 42-52.
  • Nies, M., Troutman-Jordan, M., Hohenesee, C., Branche, D. (2013). Physical Activity Preferences for Low-Income Sedentary Urban African American Older Adults. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 39(6), 20-29.
  • Westman, M., Troutman-Jordan, M., & Nies, M.A.(2013). Successful Aging among the Older Adults in Assisted Living Communities: Piloting the use of The Successful Aging Inventory. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 45(3), 238-246.
  • Topaz, M., McKenzie, M., & Troutman-Jordan, M.  (2014). Construction, Deconstruction and Reconstruction: Understanding the Roots of Successful Aging Theories. Nursing Science Quarterly, 27(3), 226-233.
  • Troutman-Jordan, M., & Staples, J. (2014). Successful Aging from the Viewpoint of Older Adults. Research and Theory for Nursing Practice, 28(1), 87-104. 
  • Troutman-Jordan, M. & Deem, N. (2014). Brain Health Knowledge in Assisted Living; Establishing Baseline Information for Interventions to Promote Adaptation and Successful Aging. Activities, Adaptation, and Aging, 38(3), 188-199.
  • O’Brien, T., Jenkins, C., Amella, E., Mueller, M., Moore, M., Troutman-Jordan, M., & Sullivan, S. (December, 2014). Perceptions of older rural women using computerized programs for weight management. Online Journal of Rural Nursing and Health Care, 14(2).
  • Robson, J.P., & Troutman-Jordan, M. (2014). A concept analysis of cognitive reframing. Journal of Theory Construction and Testing, 18(2), 55-59.
  • O’Brien, T., Jenkins, C., Amella, E., Mueller, M., Talbot, L., & Troutman- Jordan, M. (2015).  Obesity among women living in Appalachia: A dimensional analysis. Online Journal of Cultural Competence in Nursing and Healthcare, 5(1), 118-140.
  • Robson, J., & Troutman-Jordan, M. (2015).  Back to Basics: Health and Wellness Benefits of Gardening in Older Adults. Activities, Adaptation, and Aging, 39(4), 291-306.
  • O’Brien, T., Troutman-Jordan, M., Hathaway D., Armstrong, S., Moore, M. (2015). Acceptability of wristband activity trackers among community dwelling older adults. Journal of Geriatric Nursing, 36(2), 21-25.
  • Nies, M.A., Troutman-Jordan, M., & Lim, W. (2015). Physical activity in older adults: Planning, delivering, and evaluation plan for the Eat Better Move More Intervention. Healthy Aging Research, 4 (13), http://www.har-journal.com/archives/1198.
  • O’Brien, T., Troutman-Jordan, M., Hathaway D. (2015). How monthly grocery budgets relate to the consumption of nutritious food among older community dwelling adults living in North Carolina. The North Carolina Alliance for Athletics, Health, Physical, Education, Recreation, Dance, & Sport Management, 49(1), 43-59.
  • Heath, L., Troutman-Jordan, M. (2017). The impact of health education and health promotion on management of chronic health conditions in older adults; Opportunities for innovation. Activities, Adaptation, and Aging, 41(1), 1-13.
  • Suggs, P., Hart, A., Lewis, R., Troutman-Jordan, M. (2017). What’s your position? Strategies for Reaching Patient Comfort Goals Post Cardiac Catheterization. Dimensions of Critical Care, 36(2), 87-93.
  • Walters, C. & Troutman-Jordan, M. (2018). An Investigation of the Effectiveness of A Matter of Balance/Volunteer Lay Leader Model (AMOB/VLL): Findings from a Community Senior Center.  Activities, Adaptation, & Aging, 42(1), 69-80.
  • Troutman-Jordan, M., O’Brien, T., Coggin, J., & Page, K. (2019). Brain Health Knowledge in the Aging Population: Eat Better, Move More. Activities, Adaptation, & Aging, 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1080/01924788.2019.1676627.
  • Troutman-Jordan, M., O’Brien, T., Blair, C., & Pena, T. (2020). Physical Activity,   Cardiovascular Health and Mood State in Older Adults, Geriatric Nursing, 41(6), 846-85.1
  • Troutman-Jordan, M., Kazemi, D. (2020). COVID-19’s Impact on the Mental Health of Older Adults: Increase in Isolation, Depression, & Suicide Risk. An Urgent Call for Action. Public Health Nursing, 37,  637-638.

Invited papers

  • Troutman-Jordan, M. (2013). Chronic pain and depression; Breaking the cycle. Arthritis Patient Services Newsletter, 3, p. 1-3.
  • Troutman-Jordan, M. (2020). 911: Establish Your COVID-19 Action Plan for Health! Arthritis Patient Services Newsletter. https://www.arthritisservices.org/.

Book chapters

  • Troutman, M. (2011). Mid-range theory of successful aging. In J. Lange (ed), The nurse’s role in promoting optimal health of older adults: Thriving in the wisdom years, pp. 4-16. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis.
  • Troutman-Jordan, M. (2014). The theory of successful aging. In M. Smith (ed.), Nursing Theories and Nursing Practice, 4th Edition. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis.
  • Troutman-Jordan, M. (2015). Populations Affected by Disabilities. In M. Nies & M. McEwen (eds.), Community/Public Health Nursing: Promoting the Health of Populations, 6th ed., pp. 4-3-428. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.
  • Troutman-Jordan, M. (2018). Overcoming stressful experiences in older age. In B. Resnick, L. Gwyther, & K. Roberto (eds), Resilience in Aging-Concepts, Research, and Outcomes, 2nd Edition, pp. 215-220. NY: Springer.
  • Troutman-Jordan, M. (2018). Overcoming stressful experiences in older age. In B. Resnick, L. Gwyther, & K. Roberto (eds), Resilience in Aging-Concepts, Research, and Outcomes, 2nd Edition, pp. 215-220. NY: Springer.
  • Troutman-Jordan, M. (2019). Populations Affected by Disabilities. In M. Nies & M. McEwen (eds.), Community/Public Health Nursing: Promoting the Health of Populations, 7th ed. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.
  • Troutman-Jordan, M. (2019). Homelessness. In M. Nies & M. McEwen (eds.), Community/Public Health Nursing: Promoting the Health of Populations, 7th ed., pp. 410-429. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.
  • Troutman-Jordan, M. (2019). Mental Illness. In M. Nies & M. McEwen (eds.), Community/Public Health Nursing: Promoting the Health of Populations, 7th ed., pp. 497-516.  St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.
  • Troutman-Jordan, M. (2019). Substance Abuse. In M. Nies & M. McEwen (eds.), Community/Public Health Nursing: Promoting the Health of Populations, 7th ed., 444-572.  St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.
  • Troutman-Jordan, (2020). The theory of successful aging. In M. Smith (ed.), Nursing Theories and Nursing Practice, 5th Edition, pp. 483-494. . Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis.

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Sarah K. Volkman

Professor of Nursing (Undergraduate and Graduate)
Advanced Human Pathophysiology Coordinator
Sc.D., FASTMH

Education:

  • Sc.D., Harvard University
  • B.A., University of California, San Diego

About Me:

Dr. Volkman is a professor at Simmons University and has been involved in preparing nursing students in the basic science content since 1989. She teaches Advanced Human Pathophysiology and Anatomy and Physiology. She also teaches Advanced Human Pathophysiology in the Nursing@Simmons program. She supervises students in Health Professions Education in a teaching role and supervises Biology students in research experiences. 

Dr. Volkman holds a joint appointment at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Immunology and Infectious Diseases, where she is a principal research scientist. Her research focuses on using genetic approaches to understand Plasmodium falciparum, a causative agent of human malaria. She uses these approaches to understand transmission dynamics and also to identify novel mechanisms of drug resistance in this important human pathogen. Dr. Volkman works with international agencies including the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

What I Teach:

  • CHSC 404: Advanced Human Pathophysiology
  • CHSO 404: Advanced Human Pathophysiology
  • BIOL 232: Anatomy & Physiology
  • BIOL 150/151: Research Training
  • HPED Teaching Internship 

Area of Expertise:

  • Human Pathophysiology
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases (Malaria)
  • Genetics

Professional Affiliations and Memberships:

  • American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
  • American Association for the Advancement of Science
  • American Society for Microbiology

Research and Publications:

Dr. Volkman has written and contributed to numerous health care publications throughout her career. You can see the full list of Dr. Volkman’s contributions here.

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