A Kudos from Dean Marla De Jong
Explore the spotlight of achievement our weekly update, "College Kudos," curated by Dean Marla De Jong. Each week, we'll be updating this space to showcase the remarkable strides made by our faculty, staff, and students, showcasing their impactful research, prestigious awards, and inspiring contributions to healthcare. It's your go-to source for staying connected with what's happening in our college.
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Recent Highlights at the CON
EVENTS
To welcome new students, Dr. Natalie Allen and Dr. Amanda Al-Khudairi hosted all new family nurse practitioner and pediatric nurse practitioner nurses within the primary care specialty track. The group gathered at Sugar House Park, and Dr. Emily Winn led a fun activity that enabled students to get to know each other.
Dr. Paula Meek, Carrie Radmall, and Lauren Kelly held a Welcome Dinner for new PhD students and faculty. Attendees shared information about themselves and their research interests.
Dr. Jessica Ellis and Dr. Erin Cole planned the Annual Soiree for nurse-midwifery and women's health nurse practitioner students, faculty, and preceptors. Dr. Paige Miller prepared food, Dr. Christina Whiting assisted with set-up, and Dr. Susanna Cohen hosted the event in her home.
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RECOGNITION
Recognition of Clinical Work:
On Pulse, Morgan West recognized Dr. Amanda Keddington, writing, “For volunteering time out of your busy schedule to help nursing students give flu shots with the RedMed pop up clinics! Your dedication to supporting their hands-on learning is truly appreciated!” Dr. Lauri Linder echoed the recognition, writing, “Congratulations on this nice recognition. I truly appreciate your efforts to support the flu shot clinics and to be such a positive professional role model for our students.”
On Pulse, Dr. Amanda Keddington recognized Dr. Lisa Barry writing, “Lisa has gone above and beyond to help our nursing students in their capstone placements. She exemplifies professionalism consistently earning respect from students & clinical partners!” Dr. Lauri Linder echoed the recognition, writing, “Congratulations, Lisa for this nice recognition! Your efforts in supporting the success of Capstone are greatly appreciated and do not go unnoticed.”
Professional Development:
Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson completed a week-long leadership and capacity building fellowship in Sydney, Australia. The Australian Research Consortium in Complementary and Integrative Medicine led the fellowship.
Award:
Cheryl Gerdy, President of the Utah Organization of Nurse Leaders (UONL) presented the UONL 2024 Nurse Researcher Award to Dr. Julie Valentine at the College of Nursing College Council meeting. The award recognizes a nurse researcher who has focused on advancing the health of Utahns through innovation and/or cultivation of excellence in nursing leadership through education, mentoring, leadership development, or professional development. Dr. Valentine was honored for her research on sexual assault that has 1) been a driving force behind Utah’s improvement in addressing sexual violence, 2) informed national standards in sexual assault evidence collection and kit submissions, and 3) resulted in multidisciplinary reforms in education, practice, and policy in Utah and the United States.
Academic Achievement
Shiver passed their dissertation proposal defense on October 18, 2024. Shiver is a PhD student in the Department of Education, Culture, and Society. Their dissertation is titled An Exploratory Study on Racial Narratives of Whiteness and Antiracist Praxis Among Postsecondary Education Administrative Staff.
Certification:
Dr. Mindy Robert, Sarah Roberts, Amy Miller earned Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP) certification, which the National Commission on Correctional Health Care sponsors. This certification underscores their knowledge and expertise in governance and administration; health promotion, safety, and disease prevention; personnel and training, ancillary health care services; patient care and treatment; special needs and services; and medical-legal issues. Dr. Roberts, Sarah, and Amy met eligibility criteria and passed an 80-100 question exam.
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PRESENTATION
The Transcultural Nursing Society (TCNS) held its 50th Annual Conference in Salt Lake City on October 23-26, 2024. The conference theme was Envision the Future, Honor the Past: A Half-Century of Advancement in Transcultural Practice, Education, Research, and Administration. Dr. Madeline Leininger, Dean of the University of Utah College of Nursing from 1974-1979, founded TCNS, a society that seeks to advance cultural competence for nurses worldwide, advance the scholarship of transcultural nursing, and develop strategies for advocating social change for culturally competent care. Attendees at the conference celebrated growth in transcultural nursing, and focused on how they can enhance the quality of culturally congruent, competent, and equitable care that results in improved health and well-being for people worldwide.
Dr. Jenneth Doria and Dr. Julie Gee were members of the Salt Lake City Planning Committee.
Several faculty presented or participated at the conference.
- Dr. Ana Sanchez-Birkhead delivered the keynote address titled Enhancing Community Engagement in Transcultural Nursing to Address Emerging Health Issues.
- Dr. Cheryl Armstrong, Jill Johnson, Kimberly Garcia, and Abby Pascua presented a podium presentation titled The Lived Experience of Guatemalan Lay Midwives' Beliefs and Practices about Helping Babies Breathe.
- Leslie Crandall, Claudia Charles, Jacqueline Kent-Marvick, Dr. Sara Simonsen, Sarai Negrete Macias, Lorna Oforiwah Khemchand, Madison Elizabeth Maughan, Dr. Jessica Ellis, Sharon Deezbaa Austin, Ryan Ward, Camille Moreno, and Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson presented a podium presentation titled Developing a Nurse-Delivered Menopausal Transition Health Promotion Intervention with Indigenous, Integrative, andBiomedical Health Education: A Community-Based Approach with Urban American Indian/Alaska Native Women.
- Dr. Cynthia Garbett, Dr. Amanda Keddington, and Dr. Rebekah Perkins presented a poster titled Creating a Psychologically Safe Classroom for Nursing Students to Address Microaggressions Through Role Play.
- Dr. Amanda Keddington and Dr. Julie Gee presented a podium presentation titled Community Health Workers Employed in an Accountable Care Model: A Needs Assessment.
- Dr. Lauri Linder, Haley Utendorfer, Brianna Oliveros, Sydney Gilliland, Dr. Victoria Tiase, and Roger Altizer presented a poster titled Using Cognitive Walkthrough Evaluations to Refine a Symptom
- Dr. Erica Cristina Nelson and Dr. Teresa Garrett presented a poster titled Linguistically Appropriate Care forSpanish-speaking Patients ata Women’s Health Clinic.
- Assessment App for School-Age Children with Cancer.
- Dean Marla De Jong delivered welcome comments and paid tribute to Dr. Madeleine Leininger at the Welcome Reception, which the College of Nursing sponsored.
- The Offbeats Traditional Jazz Band, including Dr. John Nerges, provided musical entertainment at the Welcome Reception.
Dr. Tom Rowley presented Motivational Interviewing for Lifestyle Change and Patient Compliance at the National Conference on Correctional Health Care in Las Vegas on October 19-23, 2024.
The International Society of Paediatric Oncology held its SIOP 2024 Congress in Honolulu, Hawaii on October 17-20, 2024.
- One of eight nursing keynote presenters, Dr. Lauri Linder delivered a keynote address titled Elevating the Voices of Young Children in Research and Practice.
- Dr. Lauri Linder, Christine Platt, and Kristin Stegenga presented a podium presentation titled Comparison of Child and Parent Ratings of Symptoms and Quality of Life Among School-Age Children with Cancer.
- Courtney Sullivan, Julie Buser, Dr. Lauri Linder, Mengxue He, Linda Abramovitz, Mohammad Alqudimat, Rebecca Billings, Sibongile Chituku, K Elizabeth Skipper, Maureen Majamanda, Tadala Mulemba, and Patricia Patrician presented a poster titled A Need for Novel Quality Indicators to Measure Improvements in Pediatric Cancer Nursing Services in Resource-Diverse Countries.
The Office for Health Sciences Workforce Excellence sponsored Veterans Health Week on October 21-25, 2024. The theme was Stronger Together: Empowering Veterans, Service Members, and Families.
- Mario Reeve moderated a panel discussion titled The Military Learner: Managing the Adjustment from Uniform to Cap & Gown. Panelists included Christopher Smith, Frank Greaves, Dr. John Nerges, and Dr. Dennis Ahern.
- José Rodriguez moderated a Town Hall. Panelists included Dr. Michael Good, Dean Marla De Jong, and Dr. Julie Nguyen.
Taryn Hiatt, a new social worker with Caring Connections: A Hope an Comfort in Grief Program, presented Grief Literacy: Building Compassionate Communities at the Interfaith Suicide Prevention Summit for Faith Leaders. Live On and the National Alliance on Mental Illness sponsored the summit.
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PUBLICATIONS
Rosenzweig M, Belcher SM, Braithwaite LE, Cuaron L, Fischer-Cartlidge E, Lally RM, Linder LA, Meyeraan T, Ogunkunle R, Springer NG, Song L, Wickersham KE, Moore MSB, Anderson A. Research priorities of the Oncology Nursing Society: 2024-2027. Oncol Nurs Forum. 2024;51(6):502-515. https://doi.org/10.1188/24.ONF.502-515
Gouripeddi R, Facelli J, Sward K, Cummins M. Community-driven approaches for a sensor metadata ecosystem in exposure health. Proceedings of the International Society of Exposure Science (ISES) 2024 Annual Meeting. 2024. https://virtual.oxfordabstracts.com/event/20221/submission/724
Gouripeddi R, Smart R, Madsen R, Cummins M, Sward K, Facelli J. Towards a generalizable informatics ecosystem for exposure health research. Proceedings of the International Society of Exposure Science (ISES) 2024 Annual Meeting. https://virtual.oxfordabstracts.com/event/20221/submission/634
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IN THE MEDIA
Dr. Linda Edelman presented a Rural Roads podcast titled Farmer and Ranch Stress, addressing unique aspects of farmer and ranch stress, signs of stress, incidence of substance use disorder, ways to provide support, and resources that are available to farmers, ranchers, and their families. Episodes of the Rural Roads podcast address topics and issues of import to those associated with a Health Resources and Services Administration-funded Rural Communities Opioid Response Program. Dr. Edelman leads workforce development research through her work with the Utah Rural Opioid HealthCare Consortium-Collaborative Care Model Program. The podcast is available on Spotify.
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SERVICE
Dr. Jen Clifton’s peers on the Board of Representatives elected her Member-At-Large to the National Commission on Correctional Health Care Governance Board.
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Kudos from 2024
The College of Nursing will be well-represented at the 2024 Western Institute of Nursing Conference on April 17-20, 2024, in Salt Lake City. The conference theme is Health and Equity in Changing Environmental and Social Climates. More than 100 faculty, staff, pre- and post-doctoral fellows, and students will present.
Recognition
2024 Western Academy of Nurses Inductees: Dr. Lauri Linder and Dr. Perry Gee
2024 WIN Award Recipient: Carol A. Lindeman Award for a New Researcher: Dr. Scott Christensen
Podium Presentations
Integrating Sustainability Concepts into Nursing Courses and Curricula. Dr. Jennifer Macali, Dr. Cheryl Armstrong, Marge Volkening
When Water Use and Public Health Collide: The Human Health Implications of the Great Salt Lake’s Collapse. Ben Abbott, Dean Marla De Jong
Moderating Podium Presentations at a Professional Conference. Cara Gallegos, Dr. Lauri Linder
Women’s Health Across the Lifespan – Moderator: Dr. Lauren Clark
- An Intersectional Exploration of Women’s Experiences during Menopause. Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson, Madison Maughan, ValentineMukundente, Lori Pacheco, Wendy Sanders, Fahina Tavake-Pasi, Jeannette Villalta, Heather Merkley, Camille Moreno
- Using Female Reproductive System History in Cardiovascular Nursing Research. Mary Roberts Davis, Shirin Hiatt, Nandita Gupta, NathanDieckmann, Lissi Hansen, Quin Denfeld
- Adapting an Integrative Group Medical Visit to Address a Gap in Menopause Care: Menogap. Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson, Jennie Leo, Zoee Perry, Camille Moreno, Luul Farah, Sara Farah, Julie Fritz, Cinneamon Geppelt, Doriena Lee, Heather Merkley, Valentine Mukundente, LoriPacheco, Wendy Sanders, Dr. Xiaoming Sheng, Kari Stoddard, Fahina Tavake-Pasi, Jeannette Villalta, Paula Gardiner
State of the Science Address in Research: Climate Change and Nursing Research: Implications for Climate Justice. Moderator: Dr. Paula Meek
Symposium: A Framework for Researching Women’s Health across the Lifespan.
- Overview: A Framework for Researching Women’s Health across the Lifespan. Mary Roberts Davis, Quin Denfeld, Shirin Hiatt, Lyndsey Miller,Susan Rosenkranz, MinKyoung Song, Deanne Tibbitts, Ellen Tilden
- Applying the WHRL Model to Understand Multimorbidity Challenges Among Women. Shirin Hiatt
Symposium: Methods to Support the Inclusion of Children with Complex Health Conditions and Their Families in Research. Moderator: Dr. LauriLinde
- Overview: Methods to Support the Inclusion of Children with Complex Health Conditions and Their Families in Research. Dr. Lauri Linder, Dr. Christine Platt, Dr. Kelly Mansfield, Leandra Bitterfeld
- Engaging Children with Cancer and Their Parents in Instrument Development. Dr. Lauri Linder, Dr. Christine Platt, Dr. Jia-Wen Guo, Kristin Stegenga
- Strategies for the Inclusion of Siblings to Children with Chronic Illnesses in Research. Dr. Christine Platt, Sally Martens, Dr. Lauri Linder
- Participant-Centered Recruitment of Parents of Hospitalized Infants. Dr. Kelly Mansfield, Linda Lambert, Dr. Katherine Sward, ClaudiaDelgado-Corcoran, Dr. Kristin Cloyes
Associate Deans and Directors for Research. Moderator: Dr. Paula Meek
Child Health / Illness Session – Siblings as Caregivers for Children with Chronic Illness: A Qualitative Exploration. Dr. Christine Platt, Sally Martens
Education: Focus on Equity and Diversity Session - Rural Health Disparities and Nursing Education: Using Simulation to Help Bridge the Gap. Dr. Ann Butt, Kristy Gauthier, Carly Bonfiglio
Maternal Health Session. Moderator: Dr. Cheryl Armstrong
Postpartum Health Behaviors and Weight Are Associated with the Social Environment. Jacqueline Kent-Marvick, Dr. Kristin Cloyes, Kayla de laHaye, Dr. Bob Wong, Michelle Debbink, Dr. Sara Simonsen
Older Adult Health Session - Tailoring a Diabetes Tech Intervention for Care Partners of Older Adults with Dementia. Dr. Synneva Hagen-Lillevik, Dr. Alycia Bristol, Dr. Shinduk Lee, Dr. Nancy Allen
Topics in Diversity and Inclusion Session - Non-Traditional Age Nursing Students’ Experiences: Implications for Education. Michaella Lawson, Dr. Rebekah Perkins, Dr. Katarina Friberg-Felsted, Dr. Kara Dassel, Dr. Jacqueline Eaton
Biological Research in Nursing Session. Moderator: Dr. Christine Platt
Chaotic Patient Trajectory and Risk Framework: Development of a Foundational Approach. Dr. Jace Johnny
Symposium: Our Patients (And Our Students) As Our Teachers. Moderator: Dr. Shawna Sisle
- Overview: Our Patients (and Our Students) As Our Teachers. Dr. Shawna Sisler, Dr. Rebekah Perkins, Danielle Bennett, Dr. Cynthia Garbett
- Implementing Novel Formative Simulation-Based Education for Nursing Trainees. Dr. Shawna Sisler, Dr. Rebekah Perkins, Danielle Bennett,Dr. Cynthia Garbett
- From Awareness to Action: Translating SDOH Competencies into DNP Curricula. Dr. Cynthia Garbett, Dr. Rebekah Perkins, Danielle Bennett, Dr. Shawna Sisler
- Psychological Safety: An Antecedent to Critical Learning. Dr. Rebekah Perkins, Danielle Bennett, Dr. Cynthia Garbett, Dr. Shawna Sisler
- Our Students as Our Teachers: An Autoethnography. Danielle Bennett, Dr. Cynthia Garbett, Dr. Shawna Sisler, Dr. Rebekah Perkins
Topics in Clinical Education Session. Moderator: Dr. Ginette Pepper
PhD/DN Collaboration and Clinical Networking Special Interest Group. Moderator: Dr. Perry Gee
Mid-Career Connection to CANS. Moderator: Dr. Andrea Wallace
Distinguished Research Lectureship: From There to Here and a Program of Research: I Had No Idea. Moderator: Dr. Paula Meek
Chronic Illness Session. Two Distinct but Different Trajectories of Symptoms in End-Stage Liver Disease. Lissi Hansen, Michael Chang, Shirin Hiatt,Nathan Dieckmann, Christopher Lee
Linguistic Markers of Stress and Coping in Cancer Dyads’ Diaries during COVID-19. Dr. Kristin Cloyes, Dr. Kelly Mansfield, Dr. Jia-Wen Guo
Nurse Wellbeing Session. Nurse Reactions to Workplace Violence: Reporting and Safety Implications. Dr. Scott Christensen, Dr. Barbara Wilson
Public Health Issues Session. Educational Activity with Guatemalan Comadronas about Helping Babies Breathe. Kimberly Garcia, Dr. Cheryl Armstrong, Emily Flynn
Topics in Academic Education Session. Moderator: Amanda Keddington
The Development of Family Caregiving Competencies for Nursing Education. Dr. Sara Hart, Kathryn Sexson, Andra Davis
Poster Presentations
External Urinary Catheters in Pediatric Females: A Quasi-Experimental Study Proposal. Kaylee Fauvell, Katreena Merrill, Dr. Perry Gee, Janine Roberts
Parents Perceptions of Healthcare Team Support during an Acute Hospital Stay. Dr. Kelly Mansfield, Dr. Katherine Sward, Maija Reblin, Eric Jones,Claudia Delgado-Corcoran, Dr. Jia-Wen Guo, Linda Lambert, Dr. Kristin Cloyes
Recruitment & Engagement of Emerging Adults with Type 1 Diabetes for a Peer Support Trial. Bruno Gonzales, Dr. Nancy Allen, Dr. Eli Iacob, JuliaBlanchette, Nazeen Shah, Porter Bischoff, Dr. Michelle Litchman
Staff Views on Social Needs Screening: A Social Determination Perspective. Dr. Brenda Luther, Dr. Andrea Wallace
Implementation of Nurse-Led Medication Titration to Improve Outcomes in Heart Failure. Aaron Bennion
Skin Color Representation in Nurse Practitioner Education. Dr. Jennifer Hamilton, Dr. Robert Sylvester, Kari Weiss, Amy Dubuque, Annika Potter,Annabelle Huntsman, Dr. Valerie Flattes
Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Rural Oncology Care with a Provider Toolkit. Angela Fausett, Dr. Rebekah Perkins, Kristin Barber, Dr. Tek Kilgore, Dr. Gillian Tufts, Dr. Lynn Reinke, Dr. Kathi Mooney
Embedding Community Health Workers into an Integrated Healthcare System. Amanda Keddington, Janine S. Roberts, Dr. Perry Gee, Dr. Julie Peila Gee
Adjusting Workload and Schedule Demands to Promote Nurse Leader Well-Being. Dr. Scott Christensen, Tracey Nixon
Workplace Violence Trends in Oncology Nursing and Beyond: Strategies for Safety. Dr. Scott Christensen, Mary Jean Austria
Enhancing Transitions of Care: The Heal at Home Program. Juan Manuel Hernandez, Michael Sanchez, Dr. Scott Christensen
Hitting the Bullseye: Dismantling Racism in Nursing Education. Dr. Teresa Garrett, Joan Gallegos, Vernell DeWitty, Vivienne Pierce McDaniel
Death with and without Dementia: Impact on Family Antidepressant Prescriptions. Dr. Eli Iacob, Michael Hollingshaus, Dr. Rebecca Utz, Dr. DjinTay, Katherine Ornstein, Pamela Barrientos, Mike Newman, Tom Belnap, Dr. Caroline Stephens
Implementing Loneliness Screening at a University Student Health Center. Helena Bronte Reay, Jeremy Yorgason, Brad LeBaron, Dr. Cynthia Garbett
A Cultural Humility Framework to Create a Virtual Reality for Health Professionals. Dr. Katherine Doyon, Malek Alnajar, Dr. Julie Peila Gee, Dr. Nancy Allen
Feasibility of Web-Monitoring Software Methods to Measure Online Misinformation. Cindy Turner, Ida Tovar, Dr. Echo Warner
Screening and Treatment of Chlamydia and Gonorrhea in Juvenile Corrections. Dr. Jennifer Clifton, Dr. Cara Leigh Wolf
Exploring Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs of Sustainability in Nursing Education. Dr. Jennifer Macali, Dr. Cheryl Armstrong
Identifying the Gaps in Teaching about Social Determinants of Health. Shaw Akutsu, Dr. Rebekah Perkins, Dr. Cynthia Garbett, Jake Hutchings, Dr. Shawna Sisler
The Academic Nursing Educators Shortage: Stopping the Leak, Replenishing the Well. Dr. Jenneth Doria, Edwin-Nikko Kabigting, Edmund Pajarillo,Shellye Arlene Vardaman, Erica Sciarra, Laura Logan, Suja Davis, Sheryl Feeney, Jordan Baker, Susan Seibold-Simpson, Maria Bajwa
Environmental Science in Nursing Education. Dr. Katherine Sward, Dr. Victoria Tiase
Quality Improvement Project to Reduce Hemoglobin A1C in Native Americans with Diabetes. Leslie Crandall, Danielle Puri, Dr. Van Gip-Duran
Addressing Language Barriers for Spanish-Speaking Patients at a Women’s Health Clinic. Erica Cristina Nelson, Dr. Teresa Garrett
Developing Sex-Specific Nomogram Prediction Models for Low Bone Mineral Density Risk. Dr. Jia-Wen Guo, Yu-Hsu Chen, Shau-Kwaun Chen
What Happens in Pregnancy Stays in Pregnancy: A Qualitative Analysis of Postpartum Care. Stephanie St. Clair, Jacqueline Kent-Marvick, Dr. Alycia Bristol, Dr. Sara Simonsen
Using Evidence to Elevate Inpatient Hospice Nursing Care on a Medical/Oncology Unit. Bonnie Hoch, Dr. Scott Christensen
Adult-Child Caregiver Health and Wellbeing by Proximity to the Care Recipient. Dr. Catherine Elmore, Soojung Ahn, Katherine Ornstein
Improving Preoperative Communication from a Long-Term Care Facility. Catherine Ann Bowman, Dr. Teresa Garrett, Adam Marberger, Tyler DeHart
Preconception Preparation: Qualitative Results from a Participatory Film Project. Emma C. Norris, Jacqueline Kent-Marvick, ValentineMukundente, Akkiko Kamimura, Amy Mahtre-Owens, Dr. Sara Simonsen
Characteristics of Patients with Heart Failure with and without Caregivers. Youjeong Kang, Emily Knighton, Josef Stehlik, Meghana Nerusu, Dr. KathiMooney
Improving Access and Timeliness of Employee Annual Exams. Dr. Katie Davis, Dr. Carrie Huntsman-Jones, Lyndsay Wixom, Dr. Joshua DeanTwitchell, Dr. Jennifer Clifton, Morgan West
What Is a ‘Peaceful Death’ for Adults with Advanced Stage Cancer?: A Concept Analysis. Rachael Alexander, Dr. Caroline Stephens
Addressing GAPs in Menopausal (MENOGAP) Healthcare for Latina/Hispanic Women. Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson, Dr. Ana Sanchez-Birkhead,Isabel Dulfano, Camille Moreno, Jeannette Villalta, Zurisadai Vasquez Bedolla, Johana Soto
Core Outcome Sets for Acupuncture Trials in Women’s Health across the Lifespan. Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson, Wen Tu, Elisabeth Osgood-Campbell,Kate Levett, Claudia Citkovitz, Kathleen Lumiere, Sandro Graca, Belinda (Beau) Anderson, Lisa Conboy, Rosa Schnyer
Research and Information Exchange Posters: Brigham Young University College of Nursing
Recommendations to Address Repetitiveness in People Living in Long-Term Care. Jeana Olmo, Corinna Trujillo-Tanner, Jessica Allen, JessicaBarney, Emily Lewis, Madeline Hoyt, Carmen Bowen, Dr. Rebekah Perkins, Mitchel Holmes, Dr. Linda Edelman
Recommendations to Address Combativeness in Long-Term Care Settings. Jessica Barney, Jessica Allen, Corinna Trujillo Tanner, Jeana Olmo, EmilyLewis, Maddy Hoyt, Carmen Bowen, Dr. Rebekah Perkins, Mitchel Holmes, Dr. Linda Edelman
Recommendations to Preserve Autonomy and Dignity in Long-Term Care Settings: Bathing. Jessica Edwards, Corinna Trujillo Tanner, Jessica Allen,Jessica Barney, Jeana Olmo, Emily Lewis, Maddy Hoyt, Fabianna Stracuzzi, Carmen Bowen, Dr. Rebekah Perkins, Mitchel Holmes, Dr. Linda Edelman
Recommendations for Addressing Depression in Long-Term Care Settings. Emily Lewis, Corinna Trujillo Tanner, Jessica Allen, Jessica Barney, JeanaOlmo, Maddy Hoyt, Fabianna Stracuzzi, Carmen Bowen, Dr. Rebekah Perkins, Mitchel Holmes, Dr. Linda Edelman
Research and Information Exchange Posters (R&IE): University of Utah College of Nursing:
Implementing Screening and a Resource List for Eating Disorders in Primary Care. Elise Anderson, Dr. Larry Curtis Garrett, Dr. Suzy Talken, Chelsea Edwards, Liz Joy, Dr. Tek Kilgore, Dr. Gillian Tufts
Unplanned Rehospitalization of Unsheltered Adults Utilizing Medical Respite. Jaime Cross, Dr. Linda Edelman
Palliative Care Utilization Among Advanced Cancer Patients Receiving Immunotherapy. Katie Feldner, Dr. Jia-Wen Guo, Natalya Alekhina, Dr. Lee Ellington, Dr. Djin Tay, Mia Hashibe
Identifying the Gaps in Teaching About Social Determinants of Health. Shaw Akutsu, Dr. Rebekah Perkins, Dr. Cynthia Garbett, Jake Hutchings, Dr. Shawna Sisler
The Caregiving Experience of Parents of School-Age Children with Cancer. Sofia Flowers, Dr. Lauri Linder
Improving Primary Care: Intimate Partner Violence Screening as a Quality Initiative. Tahsha Spackman, Dr. Diane Chapman, Kelsey A. Bywater
Improvement of Methamphetamine Use Disorder Treatment in Primary Care. Tania Oliveira, Dr. Jennifer Clifton
Increasing Referrals to Diabetic Self-Management Education Programs. Amanda Murray, Dr. Lynn Reinke
Ba Duan Jin for Vasomotor Symptoms in Menopausal Women: Scoping Review Protocol. Wen Tu, Lisa Taylor-Swanson, Caroline Sariah Howell,Lydia Howes
Evaluation of Game Design in Gamified Online Learning of Telehealth. Wen Tu, Dr. Jia-Wen Guo, Dr. Sue Chase-Cantarini, Martin Chow
Research and Information Exchange Posters (R&IE): University of Utah College of Nursing Reviewers:
Dr. Jackie Eaton, Dr. Shinduk Lee, Dr. Alycia Bristol, Dr. Mollie Cummins, Dr. Echo Warner, Dr. Nancy Allen, Dr. Rebekah Perkins, Dr. Lauri Linder
Exhibit and Reception at the 2024 WIN Conference
Carrie Radmall, Ryan Copeland, Annastasia Beller, Mikayla Dalley, Erica Fearnley, Kristen Mahoney, Kristan Tunks, Shelley Kerns, Andrea Aguilar, Heather Clarkson, Sonja Jensen, Miriam Lovin, Mindy Francis, Mary Wheeler, and Jenna Hoff are supporting the WIN and College receptions, and/or representing the College at Exhibit Booth #9.
Ryan Copeland, Gabriel Mayberry, Adryenne Huo, and Aaron Lovell prepared banners, and marketing and digital images. Gabriel Mayberry wrote a press release about the event. Gabriel Mayberry and Adryenne Huo will photograph the event.
Support to Faculty and Students:
Colleen Neering prepared a comprehensive schedule of all College of Nursing presentations, and provided input for College Kudos.
Ruby Hocker and Malinda Martinez supported faculty by coordinating poster printing with the J. Willard Marriott Library and managing WIN-related expenses.
Heather Clarkson supported students by awarding conference travel scholarships.
Service to the Western Institution of Nursing:
Board of Governors – Governor Representative of Nursing Research: Dr. Paula Meek
Program Committee: Dr. Linda S. Edelman, Dr. Lauri Linder, Dr. Paula Meek, and Dr. Perry Gee
Abstract Reviewers: Dr. Cheryl Armstrong, Dr. Alycia Bristol, Dr. Scott Christensen, Dr. Linda Edelman, Dr. Teresa Garrett, Dr. Perry Gee, Dr. Lauri Linder, Dr. Paula Meek, and Dr. Ginette Pepper
August
To welcome new students, Dr. Natalie Allen and Dr. Amanda Al-Khudairi hosted all new family nurse practitioner and pediatric nurse practitioner nurses within the primary care specialty track. The group gathered at Sugar House Park, and Dr. Emily Winn led a fun activity that enabled students to get to know each other.
Dr. Paula Meek, Carrie Radmall, and Lauren Kelly held a Welcome Dinner for new PhD students and faculty. Attendees shared information about themselves and their research interests.
Dr. Jessica Ellis and Dr. Erin Cole planned the Annual Soiree for nurse-midwifery and women's health nurse practitioner students, faculty, and preceptors. Dr. Paige Miller prepared food, Dr. Christina Whiting assisted with set-up, and Dr. Susanna Cohen hosted the event in her home.
Carly Bonfiglio, Nurse Simulation Educator, coordinated the 2024 regional Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Fellows Boot Camp that was held August 1-3 in the College of Nursing Simulation Center. Demonstrating strong teamwork, Debbie Boulter, Yvonne Bass, Bobby Cody, Lori Hanson, Sherri Kerney, and Henri Sasa set-up and ran several very realistic scenarios, helping Pediatric Fellows take part in situations ranging from cardiac tamponade and septic shock to traumatic brain injury with increased intracranial pressures. These scenarios required much preparation and set up, and involved putting manikins on mechanical ventilation and adding arterial lines and external ventricular drains, among other things. Pediatric attending physicians who organized the event praised and thanked team members for their support.
June
Dr. Valerie Flattes and Aarohi Drabu recently planned and held the annual Nursing Summer Camp from June 12-14, 2024 for 29 middle school and high school youth. These youth expressed interest in becoming a nurse, and some came from groups that have been historically marginalized, underrepresented, or excluded in nursing.
The idea was to inspire the campers to consider a nursing career, inform them about nursing specialties that they did not know existed, and introduce them to the student experience at the University of Utah. Attendees met with College of Nursing faculty to learn about the profession of nursing; met with nursing advisors from the College of Nursing Student Services and admissions advisors from the University of Utah Office of Admissions; listened to alumni describe their pathway to nursing and experience as a nursing student; actively participated in three hands-on activities in the College of Nursing Simulation Center; met with representatives from affinity groups; and toured the College of Nursing building, Kahlert Village, Kem Gardner Commons, A. Ray Olpin Student Union, Student Life Center, Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, Marriott Library, and other areas of campus. Campers’ parents attended a dinner, toured the College of Nursing Simulation Center, and learned about a student’s pathway to nursing and experience as a nursing student, preparation for college, the admissions process, financial aid, and more.
This camp could not have been possible without the support and contribution of the following people, and Dr. Flattes and Aarohi much appreciate their help.
College of Nursing Simulation Center – the highlight of the camp!
- Yvonne Bass
- Debbie Boulter
- Dr. Ann Butt
- Bobby Cody
- Lori Hanson
- Sherri Kerney
- Mandy Thomson
- Henri Sasa
Panelists
- Ryan Copeland
- Dr. Cristi Creal
- Dean Marla De Jong
- Dr. Linda Edelman
- Heather Hicken (RN-BS Student)
- Dr. Cathy Lin (Alumna)
- Kristen Mahoney
- Alyssa Pham (MS Student)
- Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson
Faculty Volunteer – Dr. Amanda Keddington
Administrative Support
- Rafael Briones
- Rachel Hamilton
- Adryenne Huo
- Sonja Jensen
- Shelli King
- Miriam Lovin
- Gabriel Mayberry
- Steve Seckinger
- Shiver
Student Volunteers
- Autumn Barker
- Ruby Cook
- Denise Crismon
- Amanda Desjardins
- Caitlin Gowey
- Tatum Heiner
- Geovanna Inguanzo
- Jon Todd Mosier
- Eloisa Marie Natalicio
- LeAnn Nguy
- Dan Price
- Elle Santori
- Brielle Simpson
- Emily Thomas
- Kelly Tran
The following University of Utah entities supported the camp:
- Center for Equity and Student Belonging
- Campus Tours
- Commuter Services
- Housing & Residential Education
- Office of Admissions
- Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library
- Youth Education
In addition to those mentioned in the last edition of Kudos, we recognize that Bobby Cody was part of the Simulation team that met with students who were participating in the REACH U2 program.
Aarohi Drabu, Program Manager for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), collaborated with the UHealth EDI team to host students participating in the REACH U2 program at the College of Nursing. Six undergraduate students from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, a public, historically black, land-grant research university, spent time in the Simulation Center with Dr. Ann Butt, Debbie Boulter, Henri Sasa, Yvonne Bass, and Mandy Thomson. In addition, they familiarized themselves with the graduate school, including application processes and tools to succeed. The REACH U2 program aims to offer a rigorous ten-week summer research opportunity for undergraduate students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities in North Carolina. The program pairs participants with faculty mentors to prepare them for competitive graduate programs. REACH U2 focuses on providing hands-on research experience in areas such as cancer research, public health, and bioinformatics, with a particular emphasis on health disparities.
May
Dr. Erin Cole planned for the College to host guests from the Nursing & Midwifery Development Centre (NMDC) in Erbil, Kurdistan. Attendees included 1) Eva Said, Executive Director of the NMDC and a Certified Global Nurse Consultant, 2) Eva’s assistant Barien Barzani, 3) Carolyn Melby, a board member of the NMDC and a nurse with a rich history of work in academia, global and public health, health policy, administration, and volunteer service, and 4) Michele Calderon, a board member of the NMDC. Guests
- Met with representatives from Global Learning Committee – Dr. Schola Matovu, Dr. Deanna Kepka, and Dr. Josh Wall.
- Met with neonatal nurse practitioner faculty members – Dr. Kim Friddle, Dr. Jenny Hearne, and Dr. Julieanne Schiefelbein.
- Attended part of the NURS 6115 Gynecologic Management class, which Dr. Katie Ward taught.
- Had a lunch meeting with Dean Marla De Jong, Dr. Valerie Flattes, Dr. Lauri Linder, Dr. Erin Cole, Dr. Jessica Ellis, Dr. Katie Ward, and Dr. Heidi Favero.
- Met with nurse-midwifery, maternity and women’s health faculty members – Dr. Erin Cole, Dr. Jessica Ellis, Dr. Cheryl Armstrong, and Dr. Katie Ward.
- Toured the Simulation Center with Yvonne Bass, Debbie Boulter, and Dr. Ann Butt.
- Discussed women’s health research with Dr. Sara Simonsen.
The University of Utah held a Faculty Retirement Brunch to honor faculty who retired or will retire during Academic Year 2023-2024. Honorees from the College of Nursing included Dr. Nanci McLeskey, Dr. Pam Phares, and Dr. Gillian Tufts.
Seeds of Remembrance, presented by Caring Connections, is an opportunity for individuals to come together and cope with the loss of a family member or friend while honoring the memory of the person who died. This year's event featured speaker and performer Molly Bice-Jackson and performer Terence Hansen. Dr. Kathie Supiano, Caring Connections Director, and Adrienne Bott were instrumental in hosting the event.
Vitae annually highlights exceptional investigators and their pioneering research programs. The program seeds new collaborations and development strategies by humanizing research through story. This event underscores the excellence of our departments, their chairs, and their faculty in recruiting and mentoring. Over the past ten years, Vitae speakers have included Pew Scholars, NIH Director's New Innovator awardees, Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellows, a TED Fellow, and recipients of other high-profile national awards. Dr. Andrea Wallace was featured in a Vitae Vignettes Video at this year's event. She is using her expertise in health services research to find ways to measure patients’ social needs and connect them to the resources they need most, so that recovery doesn’t stop once patients leave the clinic.
The 29th Annual Utah Nurse Practitioners Pharmacology Conference was held on April 26-27, 2024 in Park City.
- Drs. Mandy Al-Khudairi and Kim Bayless were Co-Chairs.
- Dr. Katie Davis and students Conner Ashton, Victory Heagy and Julia Paulson served on the Planning Committee.
- Dr. Diane Chapman delivered a podium presentation titled AANP Health Policy Update.
- Dr. Heidi Vawdrey delivered a podium presentation titled Insomnia and Sleep Disorders.
April
2nd Annual Open House
Mikayla Dalley and Annastasia Beller hosted the College of Nursing’s 2nd Annual Open House on April 15, where they greeted current and potential University of Utah pre-nursing students. Students and parents met with advisors, learned about prelicensure application and admission processes, and toured the Simulation Center, which was a big hit. Dr. Ann Butt, Yvonne Bass, Bobby Cody, and Debbie Boulter led the simulation tour and facilitated simulation experiences.
Dean Marla De Jong, together with faculty, staff, and students, hosted a Delegation from Taiwan. The delegation includedDr. Bih-Ching Shu, Distinguished Professor, Department of Nursing, Institute of Allied Health Sciences, National Cheng Kung University; Dr. Ying-Hwa Su,Associate Professor and Director, School of Nursing, Yuan Ze University; andDr. Yun Chen, Professor, Graduate Institute of Medicine, Yuan Ze University. The delegation aimed to gain a comprehensive understanding of the College’s programs and curriculum, and explore opportunities for potential collaboration.
More than 20 million jobs will be available in long-term care settings between 2021 and 2040. The Gerontology Interdisciplinary Program partnered with the College of Social Work to host the U’s annual Careers in Aging Month hybrid event. Dr. Gail Towsley served as lead faculty in organizing the event, which was held in the Goodwill Building. Faculty members, Drs. Katarina Friberg-Felsted and Cynthia Beynon, and gerontology students, Hailey Hansen, Jaime Cross, and Paige Corley, worked with Dr. Towsley to plan, market, and present the event titled Discovering Career Paths in Senior Living.
Women in Health, Medicine, & Science (WiHMS) hosted an outreach event on March 25 at the College of Nursing. WiHMS invited Health Sciences LEAP students to visit the College to learn more about nursing as a profession, network with faculty, and ask in-depth questions about admissions and nursing specialties. The evening began with Yvonne Bass and Dr. Ann Butt leading a tour of the Simulation Center. Following dinner and a question and answer session with faculty and staff, Dr. Sheila Arlene Deyette and Dr. Cynthia Garbett shared their journeys as nurses and experiences as psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners. They also spoke with students about educational pathways and practice areas available in nursing. Students were immensely interested in the College and the profession. Dr. Sara Hart, Dr. Valerie Flattes, and Aarohi Drabu and University of Utah Health Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (UHEDI) helped plan the event, and Mandy Thomson and Shelli King provided administrative support.
January
The College of Nursing Lamp of Learning ceremony was held on January 25, 2024. The ceremony is a tradition in which we recognize incoming prelicensure students and acknowledge their decision to enter the profession of nursing. Erica Fearnley and Mikayla Dalley – Student Services Academic Advisors – planned and directed the ceremony. The Spring 2024 pre-licensure cohort and their invited family and friends met in the Student Union Ballroom for a meaningful evening that included hearing from Dr. Sharifa Al-Qaaydeh, Dean Marla De Jong, Dr. Valerie Flattes, Alyssa Pham, and Dr. Melody Krahulec. Dr. William Hull and Dr. Sue Chase Cantarini read the names of the pre-licensure students as they walked across the stage. A big thank you to the Advancement team for providing lanterns for each student. Staff members Sonja Jensen, Ben Jones, Annastasia Beller, Adryenne Huo, and Gabriel Mayberry also supported the event.
The College of Nursing (CON) celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Week with several events January 13-19, 2024. Cristi Creal, along with the BIPOC group, set up a pop-up display on the second floor of the College. Additionally, the CON Simulation Center hosted an open house for community members. MLK Week emphasizes the significance of equal access to quality healthcare for all individuals, and the CON Simulation Center embodies this principle by providing an inclusive learning environment that fosters excellence in healthcare delivery. The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion team expresses gratitude to the Simulation Center team – Sherri Kerney, Yvonne Bass, Bobby Cody, and Debbie Boulter – for providing space and giving community members a tour of the center.
Dr. Valerie Flattes, Aarohi Drabu, and Master of Science student Alyssa Pham organized the Saturday Academy session that was held on January 20, 2024 for 90 elementary, middle school, and high school youth. Saturday Academy is a collaboration among the Health Sciences Colleges and Schools and their offices of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. The Saturday Academy aims to create and promote an inclusive campus environment, and populate a strong applicant pool for admission into multiple health science fields. Focusing on those from historically marginalized and underrepresented populations in health care, the academy inspires students in grades 4-12 to pursue a career in nursing. Attendees engaged in hands-on activities in the CON Simulation Center, interacted with nurses and nursing students, and learned about the journey of a nursing student, including preparation for college, the admissions process, and more. The following contributed to and supported the success of the academy:
- Simulation Center team – Dr. Ann Butt, Debbie Boulter, Lori Hanson, and Bobby Cody.
- Administrative support – Kristan Tunks, Erica Fearnley, Gabriel Mayberry, Adryenne Huo, Shelli King, Mandy Thomson, and Deidre Schoenfeld.
- Students and alumni: Haley Gray, Nancy Astorga, Caroline Howell, Emma Plute, Taylor Nash, Madyson Hulse, Akira Oregel, Geovanna Inguanzo, Jacy Thomas, Carson Bohn, Courtney Eyler, Allie Stewart-Duke, Eloisa Marie Natalicio, Kate Wiseman, Ava Wronski, Sara Williams, Dayanara Zarate, Aynsley Silliman, Victoria Caroline Tompkins, Priscilla Santos, Brianna Aquilla, Salma Arrambide,AnneMarie Fougler, Denise Crismon, Lindsey Davis, Autumn Barker, and Daniela Cartwright.
October
On Pulse, Morgan West recognized Dr. Amanda Keddington, writing, “For volunteering time out of your busy schedule to help nursing students give flu shots with the RedMed pop up clinics! Your dedication to supporting their hands-on learning is truly appreciated!” Dr. Lauri Linder echoed the recognition, writing, “Congratulations on this nice recognition. I truly appreciate your efforts to support the flu shot clinics and to be such a positive professional role model for our students.”
On Pulse, Dr. Amanda Keddington recognized Dr. Lisa Barry writing, “Lisa has gone above and beyond to help our nursing students in their capstone placements. She exemplifies professionalism consistently earning respect from students & clinical partners!” Dr. Lauri Linder echoed the recognition, writing, “Congratulations, Lisa for this nice recognition! Your efforts in supporting the success of Capstone are greatly appreciated and do not go unnoticed.”
Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson completed a week-long leadership and capacity building fellowship in Sydney, Australia. The Australian Research Consortium in Complementary and Integrative Medicine led the fellowship.
Cheryl Gerdy, President of the Utah Organization of Nurse Leaders (UONL) presented the UONL 2024 Nurse Researcher Award to Dr. Julie Valentine at the College of Nursing College Council meeting. The award recognizes a nurse researcher who has focused on advancing the health of Utahns through innovation and/or cultivation of excellence in nursing leadership through education, mentoring, leadership development, or professional development. Dr. Valentine was honored for her research on sexual assault that has 1) been a driving force behind Utah’s improvement in addressing sexual violence, 2) informed national standards in sexual assault evidence collection and kit submissions, and 3) resulted in multidisciplinary reforms in education, practice, and policy in Utah and the United States.
Shiver passed their dissertation proposal defense on October 18, 2024. Shiver is a PhD student in the Department of Education, Culture, and Society. Their dissertation is titled An Exploratory Study on Racial Narratives of Whiteness and Antiracist Praxis Among Postsecondary Education Administrative Staff.
Dr. Mindy Robert, Sarah Roberts, Amy Miller earned Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP) certification, which the National Commission on Correctional Health Care sponsors. This certification underscores their knowledge and expertise in governance and administration; health promotion, safety, and disease prevention; personnel and training, ancillary health care services; patient care and treatment; special needs and services; and medical-legal issues. Dr. Roberts, Sarah, and Amy met eligibility criteria and passed an 80-100 question exam.
On Pulse, Adam Christiansen recognized Dr. Amanda Dailey-Hansen, writing, “Thank you for being willing to fill in and help out when needed, it makes a huge difference and we appreciate you! Thanks for your contributions to making this a great place for our patients and colleagues!” Dr. Dailey-Hansen worked multiple extra shifts when the department was understaffed. Dr. Lauri Linder echoed the recognition, writing, “This is such a nice recognition of your contributions to practice and working to ensure excellence to the patients you serve.”
Dr. Sumin Park was competitively selected to attend the Secondary Caregiver Data Analysis Trainee Workshop that followed the 3rd Conference on Caregiving Research in Pittsburgh.The Utah Area Health Education Center (AHEC) presented the 2024 Preceptor of the Year Award to Dr. Jennifer Hamilton, Dr. Jessica Leavitt, Dr. Paige Miller, and Dr. Emily Winn. The Utah AHEC was developed as part of Congress’s initiative to recruit, train, and retain health care professionals serving in underserved communities, with the goal that all citizens of Utah can access high-quality primary care. The award highlights individuals who go above and beyond for their students, ensuring their training experience is valuable. The award ceremony was held during the 2024 Utah Primary Care Summit Reception on October 17, 2024.
U.S. News & World Report ranked 686 Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs. The College of Nursing is ranked #39 (tie) and is the highest-ranked Bachelor of Science nursing program in Utah.
Yvonne Bass achieved recognition as a Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS). Yvonnepassed a 115-question examination and joins other Simulation Center staff members – Debbie Boulter and Sherri Kerney – who are CHSOS certified. The Society for Simulation in Healthcare Certification Council offers certification to individuals who have two years of experience in simulation, and who implement and deliver simulation activities that span simulation modalities, settings, geographic locations, learner populations, and specialists’ functions. CHSOS certification validates knowledge concerning 1) concepts in healthcare as applied to simulation, 2) simulation technology operations, 3) healthcare simulation practices, principles, and procedures, 4) professional behavior, capabilities, and leadership, and 5) concepts in instructional design as applied to simulation.
Dr. Erica Nelson achieved Nurse Executive Certification (NE-BC) through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The peer-developed 150-question examination and awarded certification validates Dr. Nelson's knowledge in the areas of 1) human resource management including knowledge of employment law, critical communications, employee and team performance management, 2) quality and safety including knowledge of change management frameworks, culture of safety, continuous process improvement, and research and evidence-based practice methods, 3) business management including reimbursement methods/payor systems, financial management/budgeting, hours per patient day, resource utilization and leadership styles, and 4) health care delivery, including the ANA's Nursing Leadership Scope and Standards of Practice, regulatory and compliance standards, emergency preparedness, patient experience, nurse sensitive indicators, core measures, and technology evaluation and integration of systems such as telehealth, predictive analysis, and remote monitoring.
September
The Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault presented Dr. Julie Valentine with the Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault Beacon of Hope Award. The award recognizes individuals or organizations that demonstrate an extraordinary commitment and service to victims or sexual violence, as well as those that improve the accessibility or appropriateness of systems for victims or sexual violence.
Dr. Justin Rigby and Dr. Sarah Canham – Director and Co-Director, respectively, of the University of Utah Health Interprofessional Education (IPE) Program expressed appreciation to faculty for their exceptional contributions as facilitators in the IPE program from Fall Semester 2018 to Spring Semester 2024. In a letter addressed to Dr. Linda Hofmann and Dr. Lauri Linder they wrote, “Through their dedication and expertise, these faculty members have significantly enriched the educational experiences of our students and have played a vital role in fostering collaboration among students from various disciplines. Their commitment to promoting interprofessional teamwork and communication in healthcare has had a profound impact on our institution's mission to prepare future healthcare professionals for the challenges they will face in their careers… We would like to express our deepest gratitude to these faculty members for their ongoing commitment to excellence in interprofessional education. Their contributions are invaluable to the success of our program, and we are truly grateful for their dedication to advancing collaborative healthcare practice.”
The faculty members are:
- Tamara Ekker, 155 hours, Platinum level
- Dr. Jennifer Macali, 60 hours, Platinum level
- Dr. Zoe Robbins, 48 hours, Platinum level
- Dr. Chris Macintosh, 28 hours, Gold level
- Dr. Liz Greene, 25 hours, Gold level
- Dr. Cheryl Armstrong, 23 hours, Gold level
- Dr. Sue Chase Cantarini, 23 hours, Gold level
- Dr. John Nerges, 23 hours, Gold level
- Dr. Natalie Allen, 18 hours, Silver level
- Dr. Sheila Deyette, 15 hours, Silver level
- Dr. Sherri Evershed, 13 hours, Silver level
- Dr. Rebecca Wilson, 13 hours, Silver level
For the first time in years, the College’s total grant portfolio has surpassed $52.5M and continues to grow thanks to our faculty, and members of the Emma Eccles Jones Nursing Research Center (EEJNRC) team, program managers, study coordinators, and research assistants who support all phases of their projects.
- Associate Dean for Research: Provide visionary and strategic leadership for sponsored (grants and contracts) and internal research programs, provide administrative leadership for the EEJNRC, and guide College personnel to develop capacity for research.
- Dr. Andrea Wallace
- Director: Direct the EEJNRC and ensure that budget, management, and compliance processes are robust and effective.
- Terri Pianka
- Pre-Awards Team: Help faculty, post-docs, and students identify and apply for a diverse range of funding opportunities.
- Hollie Fuhrmann
- Emily Baily
- Harper Vander Hoek
- Post-Awards Team: Manage the day-to-day administration and reporting of active grants.
- Rachel Hamilton
- Helen Yang
- Nurse Scientist Training: Oversee the post-doctoral program and help make connections for PhD and undergraduate students.
- Emilee Cluff
- Statistical Team: Provide invaluable statistical and data management support across the college.
- Dr. Xiaoming Sheng
- Dr. Bob Wong
- Dr. Eli Iacob
- Keiko Cawley
- Dr. Seneca Moore helps integrate AI into research and training.
- Administrative Support: Organize and coordinate training and events that support the research mission.
- Colleen Neering
- Research Program Managers: Plan, organize, direct, and oversee aspects of research projects; interact with personnel at clinical study sites and sponsors; onboard staff; make purchases; support faculty and staff; and/or manage data.
- Ana Liquin
- Christina Echeverria
- Jacqueline Telonidis
- Karissa Mirus
- Megan McClure
- Nancy Aruscavage
- Somer Aly
- Clinical Research Coordinators, Study Coordinators, Research Nurses, Research Assistants, Graduate Students, Nurse Practitioner Clinicians, and Research Analysts: Support scientists in numerous ways in accordance with the nature of the study or project.
- Adonica Kauwe Tuitama
- Amber Dayley
- Anna Fetzer
- Annemarie Rousseau
- Bruno Rodriguez Gonzales
- Cassie Kuhn
- Chaz Davis
- Christopher Hernandez
- Emily Gilgen
- Ernest Grigorian
- Hannah Bruce
- Ida Tovar
- Jacqueline Kent-Marvick
- Joe Delannoy
- Keiko Cawley
- Mackenzie Elliot
- Megan Rose
- Nicole Fleming
- Pamela Barrientos
- Roxanne Geurin
- Samantha Stebleton
- Tracey Mai
- Vinay Kumaran
- Wen Tu
The Presidential Scholar award recognizes the extraordinary academic accomplishments and promise of associate professor faculty members, providing them with financial support to advance their research and teaching. Dr. Michelle Litchman has been selected from an exceptional cadre of nominees from Colleges and Schools across the university for this impressive distinction. She will be recognized as a Presidential Scholar for three academic years: 2024-2025, 2025-2026, and 2026-2027.
On Pulse, Aubry Bagshaw recognized Malek Alnajar, writing, “Thank you for your help during a challenging morning of unexpected downtime. You were so calm and helpful, and a great example to our patients and staff. Thank you Malek!”
At its Emergency Nursing 2024 conference in Las Vegas, the Emergency Nurses Association welcomed Associate Instructor and Master of Science (Nursing Education) graduate student Paige Potter to its 2024 class of 20 Under 40 program. The 20 Under 40 program spotlights emergency nursing professionals who make exceptional contributions to their workplaces, their communities, and the emergency nursing specialty.
Dr. Djin Tay was featured on the cover of the Journal of Hospice & Palliative Nursing. The photo caption reads, “Djin Tay, PhD, RN, Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, University of Utah. Dr. Tay’s research focuses on family caregiving outcomes in advanced cancers. She has co-Chaired HPNA’s Emerging Scholar SIG, serves as a member of the Research Advisory Committee, and has contributed to HPNA’s 2023-26 Research Agenda.”
To support early-career educators, the College established Success Academy to mentor new faculty and provide resources that will enable them to achieve teaching excellence. This initiative was developed under the strategic guidance of Division Chairs Dr. Linda Hofmann and Dr. Lauri Linder and Dean Marla De Jong and is sponsored by the Excellence in Education program (CONExEd). Alongside Dr. Rebecca Wilson, Director of CONExEd, and given their pedagogical expertise, Drs. Carolyn Scheese, Diane Chapman, and Cheryl Armstrong were selected as mentors. The objectives of the Success Academy include enhancing mastery of the academic nurse educator role, increasing teaching confidence and satisfaction, and improving student education experiences.
The Success Academy launched its first cohort on August 12 and held an immersive orientation. Faculty participants included:
- Dr. Lisa Barry
- Jesika Chavez-England
- Leslie Crandall
- Dr. Amanda Daily-Hansen
- Dr. Katie Davis
- Dr. Van Gip-Duran
- Anne Harris
- Dr. Megan Hebdon
- Dr. William Hull
- Esther Kang
- Dr. Amanda Keddington
- Dr. Jessie Leavitt
- Dr. Kelly Mansfield
- Dr. Cathy Maxwell
- Dr. Joshua Twitchell
- Dr. Erica Nelson
- Danielle Puri
- Dr. Jacob Steenblik
- Dr. Julie Valentine
- Alisa Wursten
During the immersive orientation,
- Dr. Carolyn Scheese presented Being Educators at the CON.
- Dr. Josh Wall, Dr. Melody Krahulec, Dr. Diane Chapman, and Shiver led a panel discussion on the Institutional/Organizational Framework.
- Dr. Diane Chapman presented First Day of Class Overview.
- Mike McIntosh, Gabriel Mayberry, Adryenne Huo, and Dr. Carolyn Scheese presented breakout sessions about Canvas, classroom technology, and social media and communication.
- Dean Marla De Jong spoke about education priorities and new developments within the University.
Attendees appreciated learning about the College’s structure, organization, and policies. They found the technology breakout rooms to be helpful before beginning teaching during Fall Semester 2024. Many faculty expressed thanks for the College offering Success Academy and for being invited to participate. Angie Fenton commented, “I am so glad you are offering this to newer faculty (I know I am still new) - those first couple of years can be rough!”
Sarah Brown, Lynn Dixon, Kathy Doom, Karen Fuller, Shelli King, Shiver, Deidre Schoenfeld, Dr. Linda Hofmann, and Dr. Lauri Linder provided invaluable support, contributing to a successful launch of Success Academy.
At the end of each semester, students have the opportunity to provide feedback about each course they took, and the faculty who taught the course. The following unedited quotes are from students who took courses during Summer Semester 2024.
Dr. Mandy Al-Khudairi: NURS 7604 PCNP Practicum IV. “Amanda has been helpful and supportive of me and my struggles with graduate school and my health over the last six months. Thank you for understanding and working with me to get the most out of this class. I appreciate all of your time and support!”
Dr. Nancy Allen: NURS 7701 DNP Scholarly Project I. “Professor Allen is very knowledgeable about the DNP scholarly projects. Her examples and advice are extremely helpful. She is very supportive and helpful with guiding me with my project.”
Natasha Ansari: NURS 4650 Capstone Clinical. “I loved how Natasha let us discuss things that were important to us during our meetings even if they went off the planned discussion. I also enjoyed how Natasha let us solve our own problems and turn to our class mates first for advice before jumping in herself to help us problem solve as needed. When she did offer advice, her experience in dealing with similar situations really shone through as her advice usually seemed to work for classmates as they shared their experiences. She advocates for her students and offers a supportive and nonjudgmental space for students to express their successes and fears.”
Dr. Sheila Deyette: NURS 7661 Psychiatric/Mental Health Practicum I. "I love the passion you teach with! I have talked to some of the other students, and they feel the same way. You were amazing at laying the groundwork for us in understanding the deeper concepts in therapy. Whether it was different theories like humanistic, psychodynamic, or behavioral, you broke them down in a basic way and really got us to reflect on how these theories apply to our patients and how understanding these concepts will unlock the gateway for a healthy therapist/patient relationship. Now that we are in our therapy rotation, this has really paid off.…Take my word for it, you are having a profound impact on everyone. Thank you!"
Dr. Jenneth Doria: NURS 4116 Public Health Nursing for RN's. "Jenneth Doria is an amazing professor who not only leads a well-organized course, but wholeheartedly cares about her students and wants us to succeed. She has a kind heart and I have truly enjoyed this class and being her student. Thank you for your support and dedication to my learning."
Dr. Katarina Friberg-Felsted: GERON 5280 International Dimensions of Lifelong Learning. What could this instructor do to improve or increase learning opportunities in this class? “Absolutely nothing. She’s perfect.”
Esther Kang: NURS 3410 Acute Care Nursing Practicum. “Esther is a fantastic instructor. She brings valuable experiences that she shares with her clinical group and is supportive of all of her students.” “Esther is great! I enjoy her post–conferences after clinicals as she teaches us valuable lessons like conflict management and interviewing tips.”
Dr. Amanda Keddington and Dr. Cynthia Garbett: NURS 3300 Professional Roles I: Foundations of Professionalism. “I didn't expect to like this course, but I learned a ton of skills and framework for things I will encounter as I enter the nursing field. A lot of the learning we had were things that are some of my weaknesses in terms of communicating effectively, so I really enjoyed it.”
Dr. Shinduk Lee: NURS 5550 Practical Statistics. “Homework and quizzes aligned with lectures and text book, stats was challenging but the instructor structured the class for students to succeed and master concepts, I enjoyed the class.”
Dr. Shinduk Lee and Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson: NURS 7701 DNP Scholarly Project I. “It was helpful to take [7700] in conjunction with 7701 as it helped me think through outcome measures for my project that I was then able to use for assignments for that class.”
Dr. Lynn Reinke: NURS 6329 Death, Dying and Bereavement. “This class provides distinct and tangible benefits to my clinical nursing practice, i.e. exposure to advance care planning, the discussion on cultural practices surrounding death and how grief appears in younger populations. This will help me be a more competent clinician.”
Dr. Zoe Robbins: NURS 7664 Psychiatric/Mental Health Practicum IV. “Dr Robbins was not my small group leader, but I recommend her as an instructor. I'm always learning new things from her, especially when it comes to addiction medicine. She responds quickly about clinical sites and preceptors.”
Dr. Xiaoming Sheng: NURS 7201 Statistics I. “Dr. Sheng was incredibly knowledgeable and able to answer student questions from multiple perspectives giving broader range of topics/ideas/discussions.” “Xiaoming does a great job with his organization and explanations of the topics. The labs are easy to follow.”
Dr. Djin Tay: NURS 7207 Quantitative Research Designs I. “Amazing instructor! Available, genuine, knowledgeable, explains things clearly.” “She explains everything very well and gives detailed feedback on the assignments.”
Dr. Joshua Twitchell: NURS 3410 Acute Care Nursing Practicum. “Josh is hands down the best professor I have ever had. He cares deeply about his students and wants to see them succeed. He provides the best advice/help when experiencing something tragic, and helps his students process with him. Josh grades in a way that provides constructive criticism without students making themselves feel bad about themselves and gives students the grades they deserve after we have worked so hard on assignments. Josh may not teach the hardest class in the program, but he teaches the most important one. His students are so grateful for him and his influence/presence in their lives.”
Dr. Echo Warner: NURS 7207 Quantitative Research Designs I. “Echo was very nice and respectful, she obviously has a very good knowledge base to teach this course. She paid a lot of attention to the course and the students.”
The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities awarded a $3,600,000 R01 grant to Dr. Amanda Petrik at the Kaiser Permanente Northwest Center for Health Research for a project titled Multilevel Peer-to-Peer Education Program to Increase HPV Vaccinations and Wellness in School Based Health Centers (PEER). Dr. Deanna Kepka is a Consultant. Effective August 28, 2024, the team is working to use school-based health centers for primary and preventive care, evaluate a multilevel intervention to increase HPV vaccination, and improve health equity and health outcomes.
The National Cancer Institute Cervical Cancer ‘Last Mile’ Initiative includes federal and private sector participants who are contributing evidence on the accuracy and clinical effectiveness of self-collection-based HPV testing for cervical cancer screening. Dr. Deanna Kepka and Dr. Kathryn Maurer are Lead Principal Investigator and Co-Principal Investigator, respectively, at the Huntsman Cancer Institute for the initiative’s multi-center SHIP (Self-collection for HPV testing to Improve Cervical Cancer Prevention) trial.
Dr. Julie Valentine and colleagues were awarded the 2023 Journal of Forensic Nursing Education Article of the Year. Downing NR, Avshman E, Valentine JL, Johnson LM, Chapa H. Forensic nurses' understanding of emergency contraception mechanisms: Implications for access to emergency contraception. J Forensic Nurs. 2023;19(3):150-159. DOI: 10.1097/JFN.0000000000000430 Co-author Luke Johnson was one of Dr. Valentine’s undergraduate research assistants and is currently attending medical school at the University of Virginia.
August
The National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) presented its Sarah Gomez Erlach Humanitarian Award to Dr. Ana Sanchez-Birkhead. Named after Sara Gomez Erlach, an extraordinary Hispanic nurse who dedicated her professional and personal life to service for the underserved – especially minority, migrant, and rural populations, the award honors NAHN members for their lifetime humanitarian efforts on behalf of vulnerable populations. It recognizes members who seek to improve health delivery to those that are financially disadvantaged, the rural poor, and/or migrant farmworkers and their families. Awardees have demonstrated initiating or implementing health program(s) for the financially disadvantaged, the rural poor, and/or migrant farmworkers and their families, and being committed to and advocating for public health services to the financially disadvantaged, the rural poor, and/or migrant farmworkers and their families. The award letter included the following: “Congratulations! You are the 2024 recipient of the NAHN Sarah Gomez Erlach Humanitarian Award. It is our great privilege to recognize your contribution to the world of nursing and to celebrate your accomplishments. This recognition is not only a celebration of your work, but also an expression of gratitude for your leadership, commitment, and contributions to NAHN and the Hispanic community.”
Dr. Mansfield’s dedication to student success shines through in NURS 4505 Concepts in Critical Care Nursing. As one student shared, "This elective was the highlight of my final semester, and even my entire nursing program." A fellow faculty member eloquently summarized Kelly's impact: "Your passion for teaching, unwavering commitment to students, and ability to inspire and challenge them is truly remarkable. Thank you for everything you do.”
The University of Utah Board of Trustees designated Dr. Nanci McLeskey as Associate Professor (Clinical) Emeritus effective July 1, 2024.
The University of Utah Board of Trustees designated Dr. Gillian Tufts as Associate Professor (Clinical) Emeritus effective July 1, 2024.
The National League for Nursing (NLN) announced its 2024 Classes of Fellows, including Dr. Ann Butt. Induction into the Academy is a prestigious honor, and reflects Ann’s academic leadership, innovative research and scholarship, application of evidence-based and novel teaching-learning strategies, and mentorship of students, staff, and faculty. Distinguished by their innovative teaching and/or learning strategies; nursing education research; faculty development activities; academic leadership; promotion of public policy initiatives that advance nursing education; and/or collaborative educational, practice, or community partnerships, inductees will be recognized at the NLN Education Summit on September 18-20, 2024. The theme of the summit is A Daring Proposition: Competency-Based Education.
On July 25, Dr. Amanda Keddington hosted the virtual Annual Meeting and Induction Ceremony for the Gamma Rho chapter of Sigma. Dr. Keddington announced and thanked the chapter’s new leadership board, including:
- President: Dr. Amanda Keddington
- Vice-President and Awards Chair: Dr. Cheryl Armstrong
- Secretary: Dr. Lisa Barry
- Treasurers: Dr. Rebekah Perkins and Dr. John Nerges
- Governance Chair: Dr. Sue Chase-Cantarini
- Faculty Counselor: Dr. Anna Alder
- Archivist: Dr. Valerie Flattes
- Research/Scholarship: Dr. Kelly Mansfield
Dr. Linda Hofmann delivered the keynote address titled Transformational Leadership, sharing excellent leadership pearls and experience.
Nurse leaders inducted into Sigma included:
- Dr. Liz Greene
- Katie Feldner
Dr. Katarina Friberg-Felsted has been appointed as Assistant Dean of the Gerontology Interdisciplinary Program.
July
As Graduate Nursing Student Academy Advocacy Leaders, Jesika Chavez-England and Dr. Amanda Keddington participated in Virtual Hill meetings, meeting with Congressman Blake Moore’s staff and Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton. In a message to Dean Marla De Jong, Rachel Minahan (Stevenson), Director of Government Affairs at American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), praised Jesika and Amanda, writing “Two graduate nursing students, Jesika Chavez-England and Amanda Keddington, from the University of Utah are joining these visits. I have to say they are extremely impressive! You truly have a strong team and I appreciate all of your leadership.”
Dr. Diane Chapman earned the Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) credential, which the National League for Nursing’s (NLN) Academic Nurse Educator Certification Program administers. This certification underscores Dr. Chapman's knowledge and expertise in facilitating learning, facilitating learner development and socialization, using assessment and evaluation strategies, designing curriculum and evaluating program outcomes, functioning as a change agent and leader, engaging in scholarship, pursuing continuous quality Improvement in the academic nurse educator role, and functioning within the organizational environment and the academic community. NLN created this academic nurse educator certification to establish nursing education as a specialty area of practice and create a means for faculty to demonstrate their expertise in this role. Dr. Chapman met eligibility criteria for certification and passed a 130-question examination.
Dr. John Nerges achieved board certification in Emergency Nursing, passing the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN®) exam. According to the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing, the CEN is the foundational nursing specialty certification for registered nurses working in the Emergency Department and across the emergency spectrum. Certified emergency nurses are lifelong learners who demonstrate expertise in clinical practice and are better prepared for professional development and overall career success.
Academic Promotion, Award of Tenure, and Reappointment:
Based on a formal review and accomplishments, the following individuals have been promoted, awarded tenure, reappointed, or retained in the College of Nursing, effective July 1, 2024:
- Dr. Anna Alder was promoted to the academic rank of Assistant Professor (Clinical)
- Dr. Natalie Allen was reappointed at the academic rank of Assistant Professor (Clinical)
- Dr. Alycia Bristol was retained at the academic rank of Assistant Professor
- Dr. Jackie Eaton was promoted to the academic rank of Associate Professor and awarded tenure
- Dr. Heidi Favero was promoted to the academic rank of Associate Professor (Clinical)
- Dr. Eli Iacob was promoted to the academic rank of Associate Professor (Research)
- Dr. Deanna Kepka was promoted to the academic rank of Professor
- Denise Reeves was reappointed at the academic rank of Assistant Professor (Clinical)
- Dr. Tom Rowley was promoted to the academic rank of Associate Professor (Clinical)
- Christopher Sneddon was reappointed at the academic rank of Instructor (Clinical)
- Dr. Caroline Stephens was promoted to the academic rank of Professor
- Dr. Suzanne Talken was reappointed at the academic rank of Associate Professor (Clinical)
- Dr. Djin Tay was retained at the academic rank of Assistant Professor
- Dr. Josh Wall was promoted to the academic rank of Associate Professor (Clinical)
The American Academy of Nursing announced its 2024 Class of Fellows, including Dr. Linda Hofmann and Dr. Nancy Allen, and alumna Dr. Shelly Reed. Induction into the Academy is one of the most prestigious honors in nursing. Distinguished by their substantive and sustained contributions to health and health care, the inductees will be recognized at the Academy’s 2024 Health Policy Conference on October 31 – November 2, 2024. The theme of the conference is Courageous Transformations Towards an Equitable Future.
Dr. Cathy Maxwell has been appointed as the Robert L. and Joyce T. Rice Presidential Endowed Chair in Healthy Aging and begins her faculty appointment on July 1, 2024.
Dr. Kelly Mansfield is recognized for her expertise in teaching and applying evidence-based practice (EBP) methodologies, a substantial process using critical appraisal, synthesis, translation, and outcomes measurement to make evidence-based practice changes and promote evidence-based quality improvement. As academic-practice partners, Intermountain Health (IH) leaders invited Kelly to co-teach PULSE, an evidence-based course that IH offers quarterly for nurses across its system.
June
Dr. Lauri Linder was appointed as Adjunct Professor to the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics.
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) selected Dr. Zoe Robbins to receive its 2024 American Association of Nurse Practitioners State Award for Excellence. Established in 1991 to recognize outstanding clinical quality, the AANP State Award for Excellence honors nurse practitioners for the lifesaving care they provide to patients. AANP will present the award to Dr. Robbins at the 2024 AANP Conference in Nashville, TN, on June 28, 2024.
Dr. Schola Matovu is one of 16 nurse scientists accepted to the fifth cohort of the Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators. The three-year fellowship recognizes early- to mid-career nursing scholars and innovators with a high potential to accelerate leadership in nursing research, practice, education, policy, and entrepreneurship. Fellows receive $450,000 to conduct an innovative project or study that has the potential to address a gap in knowledge, meet a vital need, alter care delivery, or design a new solution to advance health. Dr. Matovu will conduct a project to evaluate the effectiveness of a nurse-led telecoaching and support intervention for grandparent-caregivers with Type 2 diabetes in rural Utah and the greater Intermountain West.
May
Dr. Amy Pasmann achieved Nurse Executive (NE-BC) certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This peer developed examination and awarded certification validates Dr. Pasmann's knowledge in the areas of 1) human resource management, including knowledge of employment law, critical communications, employee and team performance management; 2) quality and safety, including knowledge of change management frameworks, culture of safety, continuous process improvement, and research and evidence-based practice methods; 3) business management including reimbursement methods/payor systems, financial management/budgeting, hours per patient day, resource utilization and leadership styles; and 4) health care delivery, including ANA's Nursing Leadership: Scope and Standards of Practice, regulatory and compliance standards, emergency preparedness, patient experience, nurse sensitive indicators, core measures, and technology evaluation and integration of systems such as telehealth, predictive analysis, and remote monitoring.
The American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) selected Dr. Jia-Wen Guo to be inducted as a fellow (FAMIA). FAMIA recognizes AMIA member professionals who apply informatics skills and knowledge towards the goals of enhanced personal and population health, improved organizational performance and learning, and individual empowerment in healthcare. Fellows apply informatics skills and knowledge within their professional setting, demonstrate professional achievement and leadership, and contribute to the betterment of AMIA. The induction ceremony will occur at the AMIA 2024 Clinical Informatics Conference May 21-23 in Minneapolis.
The Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science (CANS), a signature initiative of the American Academy of Nursing, announced it will honor Dr. Andrea Wallace with the inaugural Exemplary Mid-Career Researcher and Mentor Award at the CANS 2024 State of the Science Congress on Nursing Research. This award recognizes a mid-career nurse scientist whose established and impactful program of research has significantly contributed to advancing nursing knowledge through interdisciplinary research teams and mentorship of nursing students.
Carly Bonfiglio earned a Master of Science in Nursing degree, specializing as a family nurse practitioner, from Westminster University.
Dr. Valois Feneziani earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, specializing in organizational leadership, from the University of Utah.
Congratulations to all College of Nursing graduates who earned Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, Doctor of Nursing Practice, or Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Nursing, a Master of Science degree in Gerontology, and/or a certificate in nursing or gerontology. We celebrate your academic accomplishments and look forward to hearing about your contributions as you promote wellness and prevent illness, reduce health disparities, shape the future of healthcare to be equitable, and improve health outcomes for persons and communities.
Commendation to all faculty, staff, preceptors, and community partners who supported and positioned students for academic success during their programs of study.
Dr. Natasha Ansari earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree in nursing.
Dr. Amanda Keddington earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, specializing in organizational leadership. She received the Outstanding Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholar Award.
Dr. Kelly Mansfield earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree in nursing, and a Graduate Certificate in nursing education.
Dr. Erica Nelson earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, specializing in organizational leadership.
Simulation Center staff and faculty organized several events for junior high and high school students from the Ascent Academy in West Jordan, the Canyons School District’s Nurse Assistant program, Granite Technical Institute, and the Alpine School District. Simulation Center staff and faculty, including Mandy Thompson, Debbie Boulter, Carly Bonfiglio, and Dr. Ann Butt worked hard to ensure a positive experience for all attendees.
Eighty 7th graders from Ascent Academy, most of whom had not thought much about attending college or becoming a nurse, traveled by Trax to visit the Simulation Center. Their visit led to conversation in class about the fun they had in the Simulation Center, and that it would be cool to attend the University of Utah. Their thank you note is included in the collage above.
Tom Wood, Work-Based Director of the Alpine School District, sent a thank you message to Simulation Center staff and faculty.
“… I just wanted to drop you all a massive thank you for putting together such an incredible day for the Alpine School District Medical Explorers visit. Seriously, you knocked it out of the park! The activities you organized were not only fun but also super informative. You made learning about medical exploration an absolute blast! Your hard work and dedication didn't go unnoticed, and we're all so grateful for the awesome experience you provided. Thank you all!!!”
Bo Berry, Executive Director of the Western Institute of Nursing (WIN), sent a thank you message to Dean Marla De Jong.
“Thank you and the University of Utah College of Nursing for the incredibly generous sponsorship of WIN’s 2024 conference and for the tremendous support you provided our annual meeting this year. What a great event!
… feedback from the conference is overwhelmingly positive. We are so grateful to you and your team for making the meeting a success. It was a great pleasure to finally bring the conference back to Salt Lake City after 15 years.
As always, Carrie Radmall was delightful to work with and provided a great deal of support behind the scenes. We are also very grateful to Gabriel Mayberry for photographing our 2024 award recipients. I was able to send the photos to each honoree yesterday, and they are always so happy to receive them.
Paula Meek, Linda Edelman, Perry Gee, Lauri Linder, Andrea Wallace, Jacqueline Kent-Marvick, and Cheryl Armstrong all worked so hard to support WIN this year and the conference. The University of Utah’s support means a great deal to our small organization (and to NEXus) and truly helps sustain us…”
April
The Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine Meaningful Use Committee awarded $25,250 to Drs. Lisa Taylor-Swanson and Camille Moreno for their project titled Delivering MENOGAP: A Group Medical Visit for Midlife Patients.
The Veteran's Administration Pain/Opioid Consortium of Research (CORE) awarded $46,732 to Drs. Felice Indindoli (PI; Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital in Bedford, MA), Lisa Taylor-Swanson (Co-I), and Carolyn Gibson (Co-I; University of California, San Francisco) for their project titled Rapid Quality Improvement and Evaluation of an Acupuncture Therapy Clinic for Peri/Post-Menopausal Women Veterans with Chronic Pain (A-MVP).
U.S. News & World Report ranks Midwifery programs. The College of Nursing is ranked #11 (tie; #9 publics) among 37 ranked schools and is the only ranked Midwifery program in Utah.
U.S. News & World Report ranks Doctor of Nursing Practice programs. The College of Nursing is ranked #25 (#17 publics) among 156 ranked schools and is the only ranked Doctor of Nursing Practice program in Utah.
The University of Utah Academy of Health Science Educators (AHSE) Selection Committee chose Dr. Jennifer Hamilton and Dr. Rebekah Perkins to be Fellows of the Academy. Recognized as outstanding educators in their field, Fellows advocate for excellent education in their Colleges and University of Utah Health, actively participate in Academy committees, and create a culture of collaboration and exceptional education within University of Utah Health. An Induction Ceremony to honor Drs. Hamilton and Perkins and other new Fellows was held on April 8, 2024.
The Alpha Chi Chapter of Sigma Phi Omegaheld its Annual Spring Induction Ceremony. Gerontology students inducted into Sigma Phi Omega included:
•Christopher Gravett- •Hailey Hansen
- •Julie Kemeny
- •Aline Lowenthal
- •Sasha Perez
- •Olivia Snyder
Faculty member Dr. Cynthia Beynon also was inducted into Sigma Phi Omega. Those who planned and produced the ceremony included Chapter Co-Advisors Dr. Rebekah Perkins and Dr. Katarina Friberg-Felsted, Chapter President Jaime Cross, and Chapter Secretary Katelyn Rager. Dean Marla De Jong provided remarks about students’ success, Dr. Gail Towsley spoke about careers in aging, and Dr. Katarina Friberg-Felsted provided remarks about students' diligence and honors, gratitude for faculty, and appreciation for professional members. Rob Ence, Executive Director of the Utah Commission on Aging, was recognized as a distinguished guest.
Cindy Turner achieved Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. PMP certification acknowledges candidates skilled at managing the people, processes, and business priorities of professional projects, and validates that certification holders are highly skilled in motivating people and teams through all phases of a successful project; using predictive, agile, and hybrid approaches to determine which way of working is best; and highlighting the success of a project and its impact on overall strategic organizational goals.
Dr. Amanda Dailey-Hansen earned Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP) certification from the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation. AOCNP certification is for advanced practice nurses who possess a graduate degree from an accredited nurse practitioner program and who practice as a nurse practitioner in adult oncology.
Austin Waters, Cindy Turner, Caleb Easterly, Ida Tovar, Megan Mulvaney, Matt Poquadeck, Hailey Johnston, Lauren Ghazal, Stephen Rains, Dr. Kristen Cloyes, Anne Kirchhoff, and Dr. Echo Warner authored a paper titled Exploring Online Crowdfunding for Cancer-Related Costs among LGBTQ+ Cancer Survivors: Integration of Community-Engaged and Technology-Based Methodologies that recently was published in JMIR Cancer. Their paper was awarded first place in the Cancer Leaders Like Us Health Disparities Student Paper and Poster Contest for Winter 2024, which the National LGT Cancer Network organized.
March
Dr. Sara Simonsen will receive the 2024 OUR Mentor Award at the annual OUR Awards Ceremony on April 1, 2024. The award criteria included a record of sustained commitment to undergraduate research mentoring, active participation in research-related activities on campus, and positive contributions to the research and teaching culture of the Department, College, and University.
Dr. Djin Tay received the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association New Investigator Award at the Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Carein Phoenix, presented by the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, and the Hospice & Palliative Nurses Association. Dr. Tay’sresearch focuses on the implications of emerging treatments on caregiving, decision-making, palliative care, and end-of-life in the context of the family. She leads the development of the Immunotherapy, Palliative, End-of-Life Treatment Utilization and Spousal Outcomes (ImmPETUS) cohort, a population-based cohort of Utah patients diagnosed between 2013 and 2019 with lung, colorectal, breast, melanoma, bladder, or head and neck cancer.
Dr. Liz Sloss was competitively selected for the two-year Alliance of Nursing Informatics (ANI) Emerging Leaders program. Individuals are paired with a mentor for dialogue and coaching during the two-year program. Mentors are selected by a sub-set of the ANI Governing Directors based on the proposed leadership project and will provide feedback and guidance throughout the program.
The Vice-President for Research Incentive Seed Grant Program awarded a 1-year, $27,022 research grant to Dr. Julie Valentine for her innovative study titled Toward trauma-informed care in dentistry: An evaluation of the impact of trauma on use and provision of dental care services. Dr. Valentine and Co-Investigator Dr. Brenda Heaton will explore the connection of trauma history in predominantly low-income/marginalized populations and survivors of sexual or gender-based violence with dental-related fear and utilization of dental care services. In addition, they will evaluate how the dental care workforce understands and applies trauma-informed care. After Drs. Valentine and Heaton merge findings from these distinct participant groups, they will design and conduct further research to develop best practice guidelines for trauma-informed care in dentistry.
Dr. Amanda Dailey-Hansen was recognized by her clinical practice colleagues for her communication to support efficient patient care. “Amanda always emails to the inpatient team regarding incoming admits. Even if it's a scheduled chemo, she goes above and beyond to update on any current issues with the patient in the outpatient setting to ensure exceptional care! We are so grateful for Amanda's excellent communication with the inpatient team regarding admissions from the clinic.”
Dr. Jenneth Doria: NURS 4140 Leadership and Management for Professional Nurses. “I wanted to extend my heartfelt appreciation for your patience and generosity in serving as my preceptor this semester. I am profoundly thankful for your understanding of my circumstances and for making my leadership practicum possible. Your prompt responses and meticulous attention to ensuring I had the necessary resources have not gone unnoticed. It has been a privilege to have you as my professor, and your admirable dedication to nursing and the impact of your work on individuals, including myself, have been truly inspiring. Your passion has sparked my interest in exploring projects beyond the hospital setting. Thank you again for everything you have done this semester. I express my gratitude and offer my best wishes for all your future endeavors."
February
At the end of each semester, students have the opportunity to provide feedback about each course they took, and the faculty who taught the course. The following unedited quotes are from students who took courses during Fall Semester 2023.
- Anna Alder: NURS 3410 Acute Care Practicum. “I cannot sing the praises of Anna Alder enough. Anna was a fantastic course lead who I really respect. She is very evidenced based in her approach to how she teaches/answers questions. She was able to facilitate a safe and caring environment in ACD. My only complaint is that we didn't get to see her enough! The few times she filled instructors in post–conference was really lovely – she does a very good job of making room to share struggles of clinicals and also turn those hard clinical experiences into teaching moments.”
- Dr. Nancy Allen: NURS 7702 DNP Scholarly Project II. “ Nancy does a great job in the canvas videos explaining content and assignments. Her knowledge of the research and writing process has been very valuable to us as students. I have a lot of respect for her and enjoy our interactions. She is well organized and provides a template for U DNP students to produce quality projects.
- Dr. Cynthia Beynon: GERON 5001 Introduction to Aging. “Professor Beynon was incredibly kind and always responded to my emails. I love the way she had her course set up, and I felt like I genuinely learned from her course. Most courses like these, I remember the material long enough for each quiz; but I really learned in this class.”
- Melissa Black: NURS 3410 Acute Care Practicum. "Melissa was great!! She was detailed at explaining everything before, during, and after our clinicals. She gave great feedback and was always there if we needed anything or got confused with some paperwork."
- Dr. Sara Bybee: NURS 7101 Research Ethics & Protection of Human Subjects. “Dr. Bybee was very easy to approach and gave great feedback. Her lectures were well prepared and brought in important ethical issues that feel relevant to our lives.”
- Dr. Sue Chase Cantarini: NURS 4650 Capstone Clinical. “Sue was very positive and supportive throughout the course. When I had to email her with some questions, she responded in a timely manner and was very willing to help. When I had some concerns about my capstone, Sue was very helpful and helped me explore all my options. She is great at advocating for her students and has a great energy.”
- Dr. Diane Chapman: NURS 7053 Advanced Pathophysiology for DNP Students I. “Excellent instructor who draws from her clinical experience to inform classroom discussions; I appreciate her honesty and straightforward manner. Thank you for an excellent semester!”
- Dr. Katie Davis: NURS 7602 PCNP Practicum II. “There are no words to explain how unbelievably incredible Dr. Davis is. She is tough with her expectations, but this makes you learn more and provides more benefits in the long run, even when you feel like students outside of her group have it easier. Katie cares so much about her student's education and her students as individuals. She is encouraging, kind, inspiring, and an invaluable part of my education. I hope that she teaches more of our courses.”
- Dr. Sheila Deyette: NURS 6301 Foundations of Psychotherapy: The Art & Science of Healing in Relationship. “Dr. Deyette, You possess significantly greater insight into each modality, and role, than the typical instructor. I feel this arrives as a benefit of the thirty–plus years you have helped others move toward resolution. I believe your teaching style offers the student an appropriately nuanced view of the role, client–provider alliance, and the therapies we will be using to assist our patients in a way that lays the onus on the individual, as learners, yet offers firm instruction and guidance along the way. That is the best available path, in my opinion. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.”
- Angie Fenton: NURS 3305 Foundations of Clinical Nursing Care. “Angie always had great feedback and made sure to explain everything well. I learned a lot from her!”
- Dr. Val Flattes: NURS 6603 Chronic Problems of Adults and Elders. “Val, YOU are an amazing teacher, and I LOVED your class. It was a safe place to learn and explore and you will always be one instructor I will not forget and always appreciate during my time at the university. I had a preceptor who took your class 7 years ago she also agreed you are one of the most comfortable and cherished instructors. Thank you for pointing out or showing us that although you are a guru on the mountain, you are still a learner at heart.”
- Dr. Katarina Friberg Felsted: GERON 5370 Health and Optimal Aging. “Dr. Felsted is one of my favorite instructors at the university. She has high standards for achievement that she implements with fairness, compassion, and grace; this is a powerful combination that keeps me striving to do my best without added anxiety. Dr. Felsted is the embodiment of ethical leadership with responsible use of power.”
- Amanda Keddington: NURS 4650 Capstone Clinical. “Mandi is a wonderful instructor. I couldn't have been happier with my capstone group/experience. Keep up the good work Mandi, you're an asset to the College of Nursing and your field!”
- Dr. Nanci McLeskey: NURS 3430 Nursing Across the Lifespan. “Nanci is amazing and really makes the material engaging and unique! I loved her section of the class.”
- Erica Nelson: NURS 4600 Professional Roles IV. "Erica was very helpful throughout the course and was very attentive to student's mental health. I could tell that Erica cares about her students by making herself approachable through Canvas. She reached out for a mental wellness check–in halfway through the semester and that was very heartwarming as a nursing student."
- Dr. Shawna Sisler: NURS 4110 Global Health Nursing. "Professor Sisler is the definition of excellent. She is very open to feedback and makes an effort not to let the fact that a class is online stop her from building relationships with students. She is also invested in their overall experience, not just their experience in her class.”
- Jacqueline Telonidis: GERON 5235/6235 The Aging Mind. “I have really enjoyed this class. You seem to really care about your students and our success.”
Dr. Julie Valentine was awarded Fellow designation in the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS). AAFS presented the award at its 76th Annual Conference, which was held February 19-24 in Denver, CO. Fellowship recognizes service to AAFS, the general area of forensic sciences, forensic science research
The Alzheimer’s Association awarded a 3-year $199,964 research grant to Dr. Sara Bybee for her study titled Fostering Equitable Dementia Care for Hispanic/Latino Communities. Dr. Bybee aims to provide equitable dementia care by translating the LEAD Guide (Life-Planning in Early Alzheimer's & Other Dementias) into Spanish (S-LEAD). She will incorporate community-based participatory research practices within a cultural adaptation framework to refine S-LEAD, design an intervention, and evaluate its effects among Hispanic/Latino Alzheimer’s disease-related dementia dyads. Co-investigators include Drs. Kara Dassel and Eli Iacob.
The College of Nursing is ranked #32 in National Institutes of Health funding to colleges of nursing. We commend our hard-working and innovative scientists, their collaborators and team members, and the Emma Eccles Jones Nursing Research Center staff who support them.
The Utah Academy of Health Science Educators renewed Dr. Sue Chase-Cantarini as a Fellow of the Academy for five years, extending through April 2029. Involvement in the Academy is instrumental in creating a culture of collaboration and exceptional education within University of Utah Health.
The Georgia Nurses Foundation announced the 2024 inductees for the Georgia Nursing Hall of Fame. These 10 individuals are exceptional registered nurses who have contributed or are contributing to the advancement of the nursing profession on a local, national, and/or international level. Mary Gullatte, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, AOCN LSSYB, FAAN, an alumna of the PhD program, is one of 10 inductees. The initiative honors nurses who have become legends in Georgia and brings them into the spotlight.
January
Dr. John Nerges facilitated the panel discussion. Recent graduate Emme Keizer (2023) emphasized that self-care and resilience are important to success. Four current students generously shared their experience, holding nothing back, but accentuating that success is not only possible but expected, and that students can access resources to help them along the way.
NURS 3410 faculty and Dr. Sharifa Al-Qaaydeh thank Nicole Halenkamp, Riley Histon, Emme Keizer, Grace Poulsen, and Bailey Van Wagonerfor their generosity and selfless service to current students who will follow them into the nursing profession.
Yvonne Bass recognized Kristy Gauthier for excellence, writing on Pulse, "Kristy always strives to make the lessons she teaches better every time. She is never stagnant. She expects the same level of effort from those around her, helping us strive for excellence with her."
The National Institute on Aging’s IMPACT Collaboratory Health Care Scholars Program funded Dr. Alycia Bristol’s project titled Partnering with UHealth to Design ePCT non-pharmacological interventions for PLWD and CPs for $129,600. [Abbreviations: embedded pragmatic clinical trial (ePCT); persons living with dementia (PLWD); care partners (CP)].
The Oncology Nursing Society funded post-doctoral fellow Dr. Sumin Park’s RE03 proposal titled The Impact of Multi-level Social Determinants of Health Outcomes for Lung Cancer Patients and Their Family Caregivers During the Transition from Cancer Treatment for $50,000. Dr. Andrea Wallace and Dr. Alycia Bristol mentor Dr. Park.
September
The National Institutes of Health Fogarty International Centerawarded a $968,360 K01 Mentored Research Scientist Career Development Award to Dr. Schola Matovu for her project Development and Testing of BAJJAJJA: An Intervention to Promote Economic Empowerment and Health of Grandmothers Who Provide Primary Care for Grandchildren in Uganda. Dr. Lee Ellington and Dr. Noeline Nakasujja of Makerere University are Dr. Matovu’s primary mentors. Dr. Xiaoming Sheng will provide statistical support. During this five-year project, the team will refine, adapt, and test BAJJAJJA (Building A Joint Action for JaJJAs), an innovative, multi-component intervention consisting of an income generating activity (IGA, facilitated by IGA experts) and health coaching (facilitated by visiting nurses). In the absence of child welfare and similar social services in the sub-Saharan setting, extended family members, often older grandmothers (Bajjajja), frequently step forward and bear the crucial burden of caring for children whose parents have died or are otherwise affected by poor social determinants of health. Considering the resulting public health crises many sub-Saharan Africa countries would face without the safety net afforded by grandmother-caregivers, it is critical to address health outcomes and wellbeing of these older adults, who are already vulnerable to age-related poor health outcomes and chronic socioeconomic stressors that may be further exacerbated by caregiving.
The National Institute of Justice awarded a $575,000 grant to Dr. Julie Valentine for her 2-year study titled What about Us? Formative Evaluation of Forensic Nursing Program Delivery of Intimate Partner Violence Medical Forensic Examinations. Members of the research team include Dr. Bob Wong (Co-Investigator), Dr. Heather Melton (Co-Investigator), Keiko Crawley, and Dr. Nancy Downing. The purpose of this formative evaluation study – which will begin January 1, 2025 and be conducted in Salt Lake City, Utah; Maricopa County, Arizona; and El Paso County, Colorado – is to advance knowledge and understanding of forensic nursing program delivery of intimate partner violence medical forensic examinations. The team will create three logic models, which will create a framework for future research on intimate partner violence medical forensic examinations program delivery.
The National Institute of Nursing Research awarded a $460,641 3-year K01 Mentored Research Scientist Development Award titled AI Modeling of Nursing Workload to Understand Burnout to Dr. Vicky Tiase, Adjunct Assistant Professor in the College of Nursing, and Assistant Professor in the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine Department of Biomedical Informatics. Based on electronic health record audit log data,Dr. Tiase will develop a model to estimate nursing workload, and then use the model to develop and test interventions that may reduce the burden of nursing documentation.
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT awarded a $998,903 Leading Edge Acceleration Projects (LEAP) grant to Dr. Sarah Rossetti at Columbia University for a multi-center study titled Scalable, Shareable, and Computable Clinical Knowledge for AI-Based Processing of Hospital-Based Nursing Data (SC2K). Dr. Vicky Tiase is Principal Investigator for the University of Utah. The team will develop an infrastructure for AI-based research that leverages nursing and multi-modal data in the hospital setting.
The National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) awarded a 5-year $3,846,851 R01 grant to Principal Investigator Dr. Andrea Wallace, Co-Investigators Dr. Sara Bybee, Dr. Brenda Luther, Dr. Sara Simonsen, and Dr. Bob Wong, and Research Coordinator Ernest Grigorianfor their project titled Enhanced Digital Access to Bridge Social Needs and Reduce Health Disparities: The e-SINCERE Study. This study is funded as part of the NINR “Bridge to Care” initiative, which promotes research linking clinical care with community resources to address adverse social determinants of health (SDOH) to improve health outcomes and advance health equity. The initiative 1) supports studies that leverage healthcare-community-government partnerships to develop, expand, and evaluate interventions addressing social needs like food insecurity, housing, and transportation, especially in underserved populations, and 2) aims to create sustainable, integrated approaches to social care that go beyond referrals, focusing on impactful, coordinated care delivery within communities. In this National Institutes of Health stage 3 real-world efficacy study, the research team will use a community-engaged process and rapid cycle testing with community, governmental, and clinical partners to develop and implement an Information and Communication Technology screening and access program in three emergency department settings across Utah. In stage two, they will test the intervention with a randomized controlled trial with 600 patients seen in the emergency department who have social needs and communication access barriers to assess whether providing stable cellphones, community service outreach, and digital navigation improves health outcomes over 6 months compared to providing only cellphones and community service outreach.
August
The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences awarded a $3,300,000 3-year supplement to Multiple Principal Investigators Drs. Jamie Dwyer, Kathy Sward, and Kevin Watt for the HEAL (Helping to End Addiction Long-term) ERN (Effectiveness Research Network) Data Coordinating Resource Center. This funding will enable the team to provide continued data coordinating center support to multi-center pain management trials under the National Institutes of Health HEAL initiative.
The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development awarded a $150,000 1-year administrative supplement to Collaborative Pediatric Critical Care Research Network Principal Investigator Dr. Kevin Watt and Co-Investigator Dr. Kathy Sward. Dr. Sward’s team will develop National Institutes of Health Common Data Elements for pediatric critical care research.
The Utah Department of Health and Humans Service awarded a $50,000 grant to Dr. Deanna Kepka (Principal Investigator [PI]), Kaila Christini (Program Manager, PhD Student), Becca Slagle (Research Associate), and Stephen Gubler (Research Associate) for their project titled Precision Outreach to Enhance HPV Vaccination through Education and Community Tailoring. The team began the work on August 1, 2024, and will conclude it on June 30, 2025.
The National Institute on Aging awarded a $2,984,024 R01 grant to Dr. Sara Bybee, Dr. Kara Dassel (Co-Investigator), Dr. Jia-Wen Guo (Co-Investigator), Dr. Eli Iacob (Co-Investigator), Dr. Fernando Wilson (Co-Investigator), Dr. Troy Andersen (Consultant), and Dr. Jason Flatt (Consultant) for their project titled Developing an Inclusive Measure of Financial Hardship for People Living with Dementia and their Care Contributors. From August 15, 2024 to June 30, 2029 the team will develop and validate an inclusive Alzheimer’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease-related dementia (AD/ADRD)-focused measure of financial hardship for use by care contributors to sexual and gender minority (SGM) and non-SGM persons living with dementia (PLWD). A validated screener that is inclusive enough to capture the unique experiences of SGM PLWD and their care contributors in the context of AD/ADRD will help with the early identification of those at greatest risk of financial hardship and related negative physical and mental health outcomes. The increasing prevalence of older adults (SGM and non-SGM) with AD/ADRD, the growing diversity of the population, and projections that AD/ADRD is becoming the most expensive disease in the world suggest that this project has the potential to make a significant impact not only on the lives of SGM and non-SGM PLWD and their care contributors, but may also contribute vital knowledge to inform future programs and policies.
The National Cancer Institute awarded a $2,904,474 R01 grant to Dr. Lauri Linder, and Co-Investigators Drs. Roger Altizer, Guilherme DelFiol, Kensaku Kawamoto, Michael Pulsipher, Xiaoming Sheng, and Pallavi Ranade for their project titled mHealth Intervention to Support Symptom Communication for Children with Cancer. Communication that includes the child’s perspective and can be understood and acted upon by parents and clinicians is key to managing symptoms associated with childhood cancer and its treatment. The goal of this study is to improve symptom communication for children during the early cancer treatment period. Accordingly, and from July 17, 2024 to June 30, 2029, the team will use Color Me Healthy, a child-centric app that provides an evidence-based structure for children to report 11 common symptoms, localize symptom areas of the body, and communicate other concerns. Dr. Linder and her team will develop and test a clinician-facing version of Color Me Healthy that is integrated with electronic healthcare record systems to support review and discussion of children’s data in the clinical workflow, and improve communication about children’s symptoms during clinic visits.
The Joan and Sanford I. Weill Medical College of Cornell University issued an additional amendment for Dr. Mollie Cummins’ project titled Researching COVID TO Enhance Recovery (RECOVER) Initiative, awarding her an $49,280 in funding and extending the work until November 30, 2024.
College of Nursing Excellence in Education awarded two grants to support education scholarship.
- Dr. Nancy Allen (team lead), Dr. Julie Gee, Dr. Katherine Doyon, and Malek Alnajar (PhD student) received $15,000 to explore the feasibility, usability, and satisfaction of implementing a virtual reality simulation using gamification. Guided by the concept of cultural humility, the purpose of the immersive technology simulation is to foster student awareness and empathy surrounding social determinants of health and health disparities.
- Dr. Cynthia Beynon and Dr. Anna Alder received $13,200 to investigate the impact of integrating a Community-Engaged Learning Framework within a Master of Science clinical course. Using this community-focused pedagogy, the team will further develop and assess student attainment of patient-centered care-related competencies, and design and evaluate this course innovation within a graduate program. Their work has the potential to serve as a model for other programs that seek to incorporate meaningful direct care into their curriculum.
July
The Department of Defense United States Army Medical Research and Development Command’s Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs’ Toxic Exposures Research Program awarded a $1,539,865 grant to Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson, Lisa Conboy, and Dr. Irina Conboy to conduct a study titled Confirming the Effectiveness of Acupuncture to Treat the Symptoms of Gulf War Illness. Spanning from August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2028, the project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture in reducing pain and improving physical function in Gulf War veterans diagnosed with Gulf War Illness. Key contributors to the project include Dr. Melissa Cortez, director and founder of the autonomic physiology lab, and members of the Applied Statistics Team, Dr. Xiaoming Sheng and Dr. Bob Wong, among many others.
The Emma Eccles Jones Nursing Research Center Pilot Program awarded a $19,185 grant to Drs. Lynn Reinke, Lisa Taylor-Swanson, and Paula Meek to conduct a study titled Acupuncture or Self-Acupressure for Dyspnea and Dyspnea-Related Anxiety for Persons Diagnosed with Interstitial Lung Disease.
May
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences awarded a $3.1 million, 5-year R24 grant to Multiple Principal Investigators Ramkiran Gouripeddi from the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine Department of Biomedical Informatics and Dr. Mollie Cummins for their project titled Community-Driven Sensor Metadata Ecosystem for Exposure Health. Co-Investigators are Dr. Kathy Sward and Julio Facelli (DBMI). To advance methods for exposure health research entailing sensors, the team will develop a logical model for representing diverse types of sensor metadata; discover and harmonize sensor and device metadata in a community-driven approach; design and evaluate a user-facing metadata repository; develop specifications, logical models, and the functions needed to transform any exposure health data into an event-based format, enhanced with spatial and temporal coordinates; and develop prototype workflows that research teams can use as models. Building on prior research and development efforts, and in conjunction with the University of Utah's Center of Excellence in Exposure Health Informatics, the team will engage the environmental exposure health research community through an expert panel, user-centered design, public comment, and a communications plan. The team expects to develop community-driven, shared, and generalizable tools for metadata and data management, supporting reproducible environmental exposure health research.
The University of Utah Consortium for Families and Health Research (C-FAHR) awarded a $14,916 grant to Dr. Kara Dassel for her study titled Knowledge, Experience, and Attitudes of Health Care Providers Regarding VSED (voluntarily stopping eating and drinking) and MAID (medical assistance in dying) in Dementia. Co-Investigators include Dr. Tim Farrell from the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, and Dr. Tenielle Brown from the College of Law.
Dr. Nancy Allen, Dr. Julie Gee, Malek Alnajar, Dr. Ann Butt, Dr. Emily Barrows, and Dr. Katherine Doyon received a $14,791 College of Nursing Excellence in Education grant for a project titled Exploring the Impact of Virtual Reality Experience to Increase Empathy and Awareness.
April
The Emma Eccles Jones Nursing Research Centerawarded a $28,689 pilot grant to Dr. Sara Bybee for herstudy titled Hispanic/Latino Individuals’ Experiences of Housing Instability and Resilience. Dr. Bybee, along with co-investigators Dr. Andrea Wallaceand Sarah Canham from the College of Social Work, will conduct a mixed-methods pilot study to explore the lived experience of Hispanic individuals who have and have not received housing assistance when experiencing housing instability.
March
The Vice-President for Research Incentive Seed Grant Program awarded a 1-year, $27,022 research grant to Dr. Julie Valentine for her innovative study titled Toward trauma-informed care in dentistry: An evaluation of the impact of trauma on use and provision of dental care services. Dr. Valentine and Co-Investigator Dr. Brenda Heaton will explore the connection of trauma history in predominantly low-income/marginalized populations and survivors of sexual or gender-based violence with dental-related fear and utilization of dental care services. In addition, they will evaluate how the dental care workforce understands and applies trauma-informed care. After Drs. Valentine and Heaton merge findings from these distinct participant groups, they will design and conduct further research to develop best practice guidelines for trauma-informed care in dentistry.
February
The Alzheimer’s Association awarded a 3-year $199,964research grant to Dr. Sara Bybee for her study titled Fostering Equitable Dementia Care for Hispanic/Latino Communities. Dr. Bybee aims to provide equitable dementia care by translating the LEAD Guide (Life-Planning in Early Alzheimer's & Other Dementias) into Spanish (S-LEAD). She will incorporate community-based participatory research practices within a cultural adaptation framework to refine S-LEAD, design an intervention, and evaluate its effects among Hispanic/Latino Alzheimer’s disease-related dementia dyads. Co-investigators include Drs. Kara Dassel and Eli Iacob.
January
The National Institute on Aging’s IMPACT Collaboratory Health Care Scholars Program funded Dr. Alycia Bristol’s project titled Partnering with UHealth to Design ePCT non-pharmacological interventions for PLWD and CPs for $129,600. [Abbreviations: embedded pragmatic clinical trial (ePCT); persons living with dementia (PLWD); care partners (CP)].
The Oncology Nursing Society funded post-doctoral fellow Dr. Sumin Park’s RE03 proposal titled The Impact of Multi-level Social Determinants of Health Outcomes for Lung Cancer Patients and Their Family Caregivers During the Transition from Cancer Treatment for $50,000. Dr. Andrea Wallace and Dr. Alycia Bristol mentor Dr. Park
August
Nicole Wells was selected as a recipient of a 2024 Health Academics District Staff Excellence Award. This prestigious award program recognizes superior service and ongoing contributions by full-time and part-time staff employees. To be selected is a high honor, and a sign of commitment and contributions that are truly valued by her colleagues. Nicolewill be honored at an upcoming luncheon and awards ceremony, and will be considered for the Presidential Staff Excellence Award.
July
On Pulse, Scott Nelson recognized Yvonne Bass, writing, “Thank you for all your help with MICU's emergency simulations! You really filled in the holes when we were short on facilitators this week and it made a great educational experience for our staff. "
May
Morgan West, Patient Services Coordinator, was recognized on Pulse by a patient who visited RedMed. "Morgan made my visit to RedMed quick and efficient. I went in for a WellU visit. She identified other tasks that I needed to complete on my record AND completed them right there in the clinic."
Twelve staff and faculty received a College of Nursing 2023-2024 Excellence Award! These individuals continually go above and beyond, contributing to the College’s reputation for excellence.
- Staff Service Excellence Award:
- Nancy Aruscavage
- Heather Clarkson
- Shelley Kern
- Malinda Martinez
- Shiver
- Morgan West
- Faculty Mentoring Award: Dr. Amanda Al-Khudairi
- Faculty Excellence in Service Award: Dr. Katie Davis
- Faculty Practice Award: Dr. Liz Greene
- Faculty Excellence in Research and Scholarship Award: Dr. Lauri Linder
- Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award: Dr. Christopher Macintosh
- Excellence in University Health Partnership Award: Denise Reeves
Grant Awards
The Alzheimer’s Association awarded a $200,000 grant to Dr. Sara Bybee (PI), Dr. Kara Dassel (Co-I), and Dr. Eli Iacob (Co-I) for their project titled Promoting Dementia Care Planning within Spanish-Speaking Latino Communities. The grant period is 2024 through 2027.
April
“Today, I want to recognize Adrienne Bott, Administrative Manager for the University of Utah College of Nursing Caring Connections, for her compassion, gentleness, keen sense of humor, attention to detail, and loving concern for others.” Cathy added details about a situation in which she was required to submit additional paperwork within a short time to the contracting department. “I am delighted to inform you that, thanks to Adrienne's swift action and expertise, our project has been approved... It is a privilege to work alongside someone of Adrienne's caliber.”The quick resolution will lead to a $70,000 contract.
March
Jane Price recently earned the complete set of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Credentials. Universal Design for Learning is a framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn. The credentials covered the key concepts of UDL, such as learner variability and barriers in online course design, and culminated in the development of a publicly-available course on accessibility following UDL principles. These credentials validate Jane’s expertise in concepts that are important for UDL, ability to analyze learning scenarios, and skill in using UDL to develop learning experiences.
Kristen Tunks, Student Success Manager, collaborated with colleagues from across the University and within the College to plan the first College of Nursing Tax Clinic. Volunteers provided income tax assistance so that nursing students could file their taxes for free. Kristen also will host an Open House to highlight opportunities available to students who participate in the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program and the Honors Program, and recruit new students into these programs. Later this semester, Kristan and colleagues will host “destress for finals” week for all Health Science students.
September
The College of Nursing welcomed six post-doctoral fellows the week of August 26 for an in-person week intensive. Fellows attended orientation sessions, completed training, met with mentors, and even attended a football game. New fellows are Dr. Sharon Bigger, Dr. Mary Killela, and Dr. Clarisa Medina-Poeliniz, and returning fellows are Dr. Tumilara Aderibigbe, Dr. Bridget Nicholson, and Dr. Sumin Park.
August
Students inducted into Sigma included:
- Elza Gietz
- Alex Hutton
- Annie Kopell
- Mina Lambert
- Katie McLeod
- Elle Orton
- Derika Parkin
- Grace Poulsen
- Molly Sugrue
- Alexis Taylor-Allred
- Eliza Ter-Gevorkian
- Bailey Van Wagoner
- Maya Watanabe
- Megan Young
The Gamma Rho chapter also welcomed two new leadership interns:
- Sofia Flowers
- Anida Pathammavong
Jonas Nursing and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing selected Kait Otero, a Doctor of Nursing Practice student in the psychiatric-mental health track, as a 2024-2026 Jonas Scholar. Dr. Sheila Deyette is Kait’s mentor. Kait will receive $12,000 towards tuition, and an assigned Jonas Scholar mentor will advise her about the nurse faculty role. Scholars who accept a faculty position are eligible for an additional $6,000 award.
July
The Hospice & Palliative Nurses Foundation awarded Malek Alnajar, a PhD student, the highly competitive 2024 Individual Education Scholarship at the doctorate level. The scholarship provides financial assistance for hospice and palliative care nurses and nursing assistants who are earning new nursing licenses or academic degrees. Dr. Lynn Reinke has been instrumental in mentoring Malek and supporting his career development within the Hospice & Palliative Nurses Association.
April
The Alpha Chi Chapter of Sigma Phi Omega held its Annual Spring Induction Ceremony. Gerontology students inducted into Sigma Phi Omega included:
- Christopher Gravett
- Hailey Hansen
- Julie Kemeny
- Aline Lowenthal
- Sasha Perez
- Olivia Snyder
100% of baccalaureate graduates who took the NCLEX-Registered Nurse licensure exam during Quarter 1 of 2024 passed the exam. High praise for each faculty member, preceptor, and staff member who contributed to their education.
March
Michaella Halweg, nominated by Dr. Rebekah Perkins, Dr. Katarina Friberg-Felsted, Dr. Jacqueline Eaton, and Dr. Kara Dassel, will receive the 2024 Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher (OUR) Award at the annual OUR Awards Ceremony on April 1, 2024. The award criteria included a record of sustained commitment to developing research skills and knowledge under the supervision of a faculty mentor, evidence of independent and critical thinking, active participation in research-related activities on campus, and positive contributions to the research culture of the Department, College, and University.
February
Ryan Jamora, a second-semester prelicensure student, was recognized for his exceptional critical thinking and clinical reasoning during his acute care clinicals at the George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. When making rounds on the Telemetry unit, the clinical instructor learned that the previous day Ryan had identified a serious medication-related adverse effect that others missed. A charge nurse described a patient who was experiencing visual changes. During rounds, when the provider asked if there were any questions, Ryan confidently asked, "Is there a chance the visual changes could be from his new Digoxin?" The provider admitted they had not considered that possibility, expressing gratitude for Ryan's insightful input. This experience demonstrates the impactful influence and dedicated efforts of prelicensure faculty. Prelicensure faculty are continually committed to foster clinical judgment in all students, which is reflected in Ryan's exemplary demonstration of critical thinking and proactive engagement in patient care.
January
On January 9, five talented students volunteered to participate in the orientation session for NURS 3410 Acute Care Nursing Practicum, sharing their wisdom and experience with incoming students.
October
The Transcultural Nursing Society (TCNS) held its 50th Annual Conference in Salt Lake City on October 23-26, 2024. The conference theme was Envision the Future, Honor the Past: A Half-Century of Advancement in Transcultural Practice, Education, Research, and Administration. Dr. Madeline Leininger, Dean of the University of Utah College of Nursing from 1974-1979, founded TCNS, a society that seeks to advance cultural competence for nurses worldwide, advance the scholarship of transcultural nursing, and develop strategies for advocating social change for culturally competent care. Attendees at the conference celebrated growth in transcultural nursing, and focused on how they can enhance the quality of culturally congruent, competent, and equitable care that results in improved health and well-being for people worldwide.
Dr. Jenneth Doria and Dr. Julie Gee were members of the Salt Lake City Planning Committee.
Several faculty presented or participated at the conference.
- Dr. Ana Sanchez-Birkhead delivered the keynote address titled Enhancing Community Engagement in Transcultural Nursing to Address Emerging Health Issues.
- Dr. Cheryl Armstrong, Jill Johnson, Kimberly Garcia, and Abby Pascua presented a podium presentation titled The Lived Experience of Guatemalan Lay Midwives' Beliefs and Practices about Helping Babies Breathe.
- Leslie Crandall, Claudia Charles, Jacqueline Kent-Marvick, Dr. Sara Simonsen, Sarai Negrete Macias, Lorna Oforiwah Khemchand, Madison Elizabeth Maughan, Dr. Jessica Ellis, Sharon Deezbaa Austin, Ryan Ward, Camille Moreno, and Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson presented a podium presentation titled Developing a Nurse-Delivered Menopausal Transition Health Promotion Intervention with Indigenous, Integrative, andBiomedical Health Education: A Community-Based Approach with Urban American Indian/Alaska Native Women.
- Dr. Cynthia Garbett, Dr. Amanda Keddington, and Dr. Rebekah Perkins presented a poster titled Creating a Psychologically Safe Classroom for Nursing Students to Address Microaggressions Through Role Play.
- Dr. Amanda Keddington and Dr. Julie Gee presented a podium presentation titled Community Health Workers Employed in an Accountable Care Model: A Needs Assessment.
- Dr. Lauri Linder, Haley Utendorfer, Brianna Oliveros, Sydney Gilliland, Dr. Victoria Tiase, and Roger Altizer presented a poster titled Using Cognitive Walkthrough Evaluations to Refine a Symptom
- Dr. Erica Cristina Nelson and Dr. Teresa Garrett presented a poster titled Linguistically Appropriate Care forSpanish-speaking Patients ata Women’s Health Clinic.
- Assessment App for School-Age Children with Cancer.
- Dean Marla De Jong delivered welcome comments and paid tribute to Dr. Madeleine Leininger at the Welcome Reception, which the College of Nursing sponsored.
- The Offbeats Traditional Jazz Band, including Dr. John Nerges, provided musical entertainment at the Welcome Reception.
Dr. Tom Rowley presented Motivational Interviewing for Lifestyle Change and Patient Compliance at the National Conference on Correctional Health Care in Las Vegas on October 19-23, 2024.
The International Society of Paediatric Oncology held its SIOP 2024 Congress in Honolulu, Hawaii on October 17-20, 2024.
- One of eight nursing keynote presenters, Dr. Lauri Linder delivered a keynote address titled Elevating the Voices of Young Children in Research and Practice.
- Dr. Lauri Linder, Christine Platt, and Kristin Stegenga presented a podium presentation titled Comparison of Child and Parent Ratings of Symptoms and Quality of Life Among School-Age Children with Cancer.
- Courtney Sullivan, Julie Buser, Dr. Lauri Linder, Mengxue He, Linda Abramovitz, Mohammad Alqudimat, Rebecca Billings, Sibongile Chituku, K Elizabeth Skipper, Maureen Majamanda, Tadala Mulemba, and Patricia Patrician presented a poster titled A Need for Novel Quality Indicators to Measure Improvements in Pediatric Cancer Nursing Services in Resource-Diverse Countries.
The Office for Health Sciences Workforce Excellence sponsored Veterans Health Week on October 21-25, 2024. The theme was Stronger Together: Empowering Veterans, Service Members, and Families.
- Mario Reeve moderated a panel discussion titled The Military Learner: Managing the Adjustment from Uniform to Cap & Gown. Panelists included Christopher Smith, Frank Greaves, Dr. John Nerges, and Dr. Dennis Ahern.
- José Rodriguez moderated a Town Hall. Panelists included Dr. Michael Good, Dean Marla De Jong, and Dr. Julie Nguyen.
Taryn Hiatt, a new social worker with Caring Connections: A Hope an Comfort in Grief Program, presented Grief Literacy: Building Compassionate Communities at the Interfaith Suicide Prevention Summit for Faith Leaders. Live On and the National Alliance on Mental Illness sponsored the summit.
Faculty and postdoctoral fellows presented at the 3rd Conference on Caregiving Research in Pittsburg. The College’s Family Caregiving Collaborative supported faculty to participate in this one-of-a-kind conference with national experts in caregiving policy, research, and advocacy.
- Amy Cizik, Dr. Eli Iacob, Dr. Djin Tay, Lucas Marchand, Dr. Lee Ellington, and Dr. Caroline Stephens presented a poster titled Fragility Fractures, Dementia and Family Caregivers at End-of-Life: A Population-based Study.
- Dr. Kristin Cloyes, Dr. Megan Thomas Hebdon, Dr. Djin Tay, Maija Reblin, and Dr. Lee Ellington presented a poster titled Hospice Family Caregiver Audio Diaries Spanning Caregiving and Bereavement Periods.
- Dr. Kara Dassel, Dr. Rebecca Utz, Dr. Eli Iacob, Dr. Kathie Supiano, Dr. Sara Bybee, Nancy Aruscavage, and Jordana Clayton presented a poster titled Empowering Dementia Advance Care Planning within Community Dyads.
- Dr. Jackie Eaton, Amber Dayley, Moroni Fernandez Cajavilca, Sarah Neller, Julene Johnson, Dr. Rebecca Utz, and Dr. Lee Ellington delivered a podium presentation titled Expanding Recruitment to Pilot Test the Enhancing Active Caregiver Training (EnACT) Intervention.
- Dr. Catherine Elmore, Christina Miyawaki, Benjamin Olivari, John Omura, Lisa McGuire, and Erin Bouldin presented a poster titled Demographics, Health, and Caregiving Characteristics of Adult Caregivers by Life Stage – Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2019–2022.
- Dr. Sumin Park, Dr. Alycia Bristol, Dr. Catherine Elmore, Mackenzie Elliott, and Dr. Andrea Wallace presented a poster titled Caregiver Involvement in Patient Discharge: Caregiver and Clinician Experiences.
- Dr. Caroline Stephens, Michael Hollingshaus, Dr. Eli Iacob, Dr. Djin Tay, Dr. Linda Edelman, and Dr. Rebecca Utz presented a poster titled Family Type Impacts Nursing Home Resident End-of-Life: A Population-Based Rural Urban Evaluation.
- Dr. Djin Tay,Kline Dubose, Jonathan Chipman, Malek Alnajar, Dr. Lee Ellington, Dr. Eli Iacob, Dr. Caroline Stephens, and Katherine Ornstein presented a poster titled Risk of Mental Health Disorders in Bereavement: A Population-Based Analysis of Lung Cancer Spouses.
- Dr. Megan Thomas Hebdon, Carolyn Phillips, Kate Doyon, Tamryn Gray, Shaowei Wan, Lee Johnson, Amy Patten, Cuong Phan, and Stacy Fischer presented a poster titled, Financial Interventions for Family Caregivers: A Scoping Review.
- Dr. Rebecca Utz, Dr. Eli Iacob, Cathi Sparks, Amber Thompson, Alex Terrill, and Dr. Bob Wong presented a poster titled Time for Living and Caring (TLC): An Online Self-Administered Intervention for Dementia Caregivers.
- Dr. Echo Warner, Dr. Mary Killela, Austin Waters, Perla Vaca Lopez, Amy Chevrier, Monique Stefanou, Katie Rogers, Douglas Fair, and Dr. Anne Kirchhoff presented a poster titled Intervening on Childhood Cancer Caregivers’ Health Insurance Literacy and Legislation Knowledge.
Dr. Scott Christensen will deliver a podium presentation titled The Novel Use of Video Vignettes to Explore Workplace Violence in Nursing at the ANA Enterprise Research Symposium in New Orleans.
Dean Marla De Jong and Tammy Austin-Ketch facilitated the Academic Health Center Like Schools Focused Discussion at the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) 2024 Academic Nursing Leadership Conference in Washington, DC, and presented themes to the AACN Board of Directors.
Dr. Diane Chapman and Karl Kirby presented Cultural Humility: Best Practices for Dietitians serving Diverse Clientele at the Intermountain Health Nutrition Update Conference.
Dr. Djin Tay delivered a presentation titled Leveraging Linked Population Data to Advance Caregiving Science to faculty and staff at the SingHealth DukeNUS Academic Medical Centre’s Supportive & Palliative Care Centre Interprofessional Forum in Singapore.Dr. Tay’s presentation focused on her immunotherapy research, and Family Caregiving Collaborative-supported family caregiving research for Utah Caregiving Population Science (C-PopS) using the Utah Population Database.
Dr. Djin Tay, Kline Dubose, Zaki Wilmot, Dr. Jia-Wen Guo, Aik Choon Tan, Arabella Young, Sheetal Hardikar, Samantha Stone, Chia Jie Tan, Toby Campbell, and Dr. Xiaoming Sheng presented a poster titled Immune-Related Adverse Events, Mood Disorders, and the Impact of Social Determinants of Health among a National Cohort of Immunotherapy Patients at the 2024 ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology) Quality Care Symposium in San Francisco.
September
Dr. Julie Valentine delivered the keynote address at the Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault Gala at the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium.
Dr. Rebecca Wilson, Dr. Cynthia Beynon, and Jesika Chavez-England presented a poster titled Community of Inquiry Framework to Teach Health Equity at the National League for Nursing Education Summit in San Antonio.
As part of the University of Utah Health’s Women’s Leadership Seminar Series, Dr. Linda Edelman presented Strategies for Building Meaningful Connections Through Networking. The University of Utah Health’s Women’s Leadership Seminar Series includes monthly virtual seminars that are based on breakout sessions from the Women’s Leadership Day meeting. A recording of Dr. Edelman’s presentation and slides may be accessed through the Women’s Leadership Seminar Series Pulse page.
Dr. Linda Edelman delivered a presentation titled What is Age Friendly Care and Why Do You Deserve It to residents and caregivers at Spring Gardens Holladay. Spring Gardens is an independent living, assisted living, and memory care services provider that professes senior living “never felt this good.”
Dr. Linda Edelman presented on Caring for Those Who Feed Us: Health Vulnerabilities of Older Farmers and Ranchers as a member of the American Academy of Nursing Aging Expert Panel. The panel discussed the American Academy of Nursing‘s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity Statement. The Academy fosters equity, diversity, and inclusivity, and works towards “dismantling structural and institutional racism to promote social justice and the vision of the Academy: healthy lives for all people.”
Faculty and staff will present at the Academy of Health Science Educators 11th Annual Education Symposium on September 17, 2024 in Salt Lake City.
- Dr. Rebecca Wilson and Brandon Patterson will deliver the Welcome and opening remarks.
- Dr. Cheryl Armstrong and Dr. Ann Butt will deliver an E-poster titled Impact of a Faculty Student-Cohort Mentoring Program on Prelicensure Baccalaureate Nursing Students.
- Dr. Jennifer Hamilton and Kari Weiss will deliver an E-poster titled Skin Color Representation in Nurse Practitioner Education.
- Dr. Carolyn Scheese and Yves Lussier will deliver an E-poster titled Educational Insights from a Course on Generative AI in Healthcare.
- Dr. Cynthia Garbett, Dr. Liz Greene, and Dr. Ann Butt and will deliver a TED Talk titled Knowing, Doing, and Being: Building a Competency-Based Curriculum in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Doctoral Program.
- Dr. Carolyn Scheese and Jesika Chavez-England will deliver a workshop titled Teaching with AI: A Hands-On Workshop for Faculty.
Faculty, staff, students, and alumni presented at the Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON) Annual Conference in Salt Lake City on September 11-13, 2024.
- Sofia Flowers, a third-semester prelicensure student, and Dr. Lauri Linder delivered a podium presentation titled The Parent Caregiving Experience of School-Aged Children With Cancer.
- Dr. Mary Killela, Sheila Santacroce, Sandra Soto, Todd Schwartz, Jessica Williams, and Jessica Keim-Malpass presented a poster titled Stress and Coping Present in Medical Crowdfunding: Implications for Social Support Interventions in Pediatric Cancer.
- Dr. Lauri Linder and Minahil Usman delivered a podium presentation titled School-age Children’s Characterization of Symptoms and Symptom Management.
- Kitty Montgomery, Dr. Lauri Linder, Teresa Herriage, Sue Zupanec, and Pamela Hinds presented a concurrent education session titled The Evidence is in: Addressing Fatigue in Children and Adolescents with Cancer.
- Dr. Michelle Skinner, alumna of the prelicensure track (BS 2007), presented a concurrent education session titled What is Haploidentical Transplantation? A Game of Jeopardy Exploring Haplo Transplantation and the Children’s Oncology Group (COG) ASCT2031 Study.
- Courtney Sullivan, Julie Buser, Dr. Lauri Linder, Mengxue He, Linda Abramovitz, Mohammad Alqudimat, Rebecca Billings, Sibongile Chituku, K Elizabeth Skipper, Maureen Majamanda, Tadala Mulemba, and Patricia Patrician delivered a podium presentation titled Measuring What Matters Most: Rigorous Development of Pediatric Cancer Nursing-Sensitive Quality Indicators for Resource-Diverse Settings and Countries.
Dr. Mary Killela, Dr. Anne Kirchhoff, Perla Vaca Lopez, Amy Chevrier, Monique Stefanou, Katie Rogers, Douglas Fair, and Dr. Echo Warner will present a poster titled A Novel Look at Patient Education in a Health Insurance Literacy Intervention: Valence of Language Used by Parents of Children with Cancer and Patient Navigators at the 17th American Association for Cancer Research Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved in Los Angeles on September 21-24, 2024.
B Warner, Dr. Echo Warner, Perla Vaca Lopez, Amy Chevrier, Monique Stefanou, Katie Rogers, Douglas Fair, Dr. Anne Kirchhoff, and Dr. Mary Killela will present a poster titled Trends in Analytical Language between Parents of Children with Cancer and a Patient Navigator: Results from a Health Insurance Literacy Program at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine Research Forum in Salt Lake City on September 17, 2024.
Faculty and staff presented at ADCES 24, the Annual Conference of the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialist conference in New Orleans on August 9-12, 2024.
- Dr. Nancy Allen delivered an invited oral presentation titled Research Roundtable: Building Blocks of Funding.
- Dr. Nancy Allen delivered an invited oral presentation titled Research Roundtable: Dissemination and Implementation Science, Evidence-Based Quality Improvement.
- Allyson Hughes, Dr. Michelle Litchman, and Karissa Mirus delivered an oral presentation titled Solve Diabetes Technology Equity for Deaf/Hard of Hearing or Blind/Low Vision People with Diabetes.
- Dr. Michelle Litchman, Karissa Mirus, and Dr. Nancy Allen delivered an oral presentation titled Care Partner Involvement in DSMES for Deaf Individuals.
- MaryAnn Perez-Brescia, Dr. Nancy Allen, Veena Channamsetty, and Kelley Newlin-Lew presented a poster titled Increasing Continuous Glucose Monitoring Access and Uptake in Community Health Centers.
Dr. Deanna Kepka delivered a Keynote Panel presentation titled HPV Self-Collection Program Implementation for Hard-to-Reach Populations at the American Cancer Society National Roundtable on Cervical Cancer, a virtual annual meeting for members, on September 11, 2024.
Huyen Nguyen, Caitlin Kelly, Kallee Miller, Naomi Chaytor, Marisa Hilliard, Brynn Marks, Dr. Michelle Litchman, Emilee Cornelius, Yogish Kudva, Katherine Chapman, Anders Carlson, Daniel DeSalvo, Jennifer Sherr, and Wendy Wolf delivered an oral presentation titled CGM Sensor Glucose Metrics Pre- and Post-Automated Insulin Delivery Use among Adults in the T1D Exchange Online Registry at the 60th Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes in Madrid, Spain on September 10-13, 2024.
Dr. Michelle Litchman was invited to present Peer Networking in Digital Diabetes Management at the Application of Digital Health Technology to the Management of Type 2 Diabetes meeting hosted by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases in Bethesda on September 5-6, 2024.
Dr. Michelle Litchman will deliver a National Institute of Nursing Research webinar titled Aligning Diabetes Care with the Needs of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Populations on September 30, 2024.
Dr. Julie Valentine was primary author for two 90-minute interactive podium presentations at the 10th Annual Utah Sexual Violence Conference in Provo on September 12-13, 2024.
- Dr. Julie Valentine and Leslie Miles presented Sexual Assault and Assigned Male at Birth (AMAB) Victims: Research and Practice Implications.
- Dr. Julie Valentine, Jennifer Andrelczyk, and Leslie Miles presented Sexual Assault in the Elderly: Time to Dispel Myths and Take Action.
Ryoko Pentecost, Vasee Sivaloganathan, Andrew Wilson, and Dr. Gwen Latendresse delivered a podium presentation titled Implementation and Impact Analysis of a Universal Perinatal Depression Screening Initiative: An Examination of Electronic Health Record Data and Text Mining Techniques at the International Marcé Society for Perinatal Mental Health’s 2024 Conference in Barcelona, Spain.
Dr. Julie L. Valentine presented at the International Association of Forensic Nurses’ International Conference on Forensic Nursing Science and Practice in Denver.
- The Future of Forensic Nursing – a Keynote Panel with moderator Jan Lanbein and panelists Jennifer Pierce-Weeks, Dr. Majia Anderson, Kalen Knight, and Sylvia Kornegay
- The Issue is . . . Touch DNA in Sexual Assault Cases – invited speaker
- Understanding and Addressing Post-Sexual Assault Pain: Forensic Nursing Perspectives – research podium presentation with Dr. Leslie Miles
- What About Justice? Fostering Collaboration between Prosecutors and SANEs to Improve Criminal Case Outcomes – interactive presentation with Patricia Powers
August
Dr. Jenneth Doria delivered three presentations at Sigma’s 35th International Nursing Research Congress in Singapore.
- A Sustainable Feeding Program: Nurse-Led Intervention Supporting ‘Last Mile School’ Children’s Health & Well-Being; Dr. Jenneth Doria
- Retrospective Analysis of Educational Intervention with Low-literacy Guatemalan Comadronas about COVID-19 in Remote Petén Region on behalf of Dr. Cheryl Armstrong, Dr. Kimberly Garcia, Dr. Eli Iacob, and Emily Flynn
- Student Nurse Knowledge, Attitudes, & Beliefs about Sustainability in Nursing Education on behalf of Dr. Jennifer Macali and Dr. Cheryl Armstrong
Dr. Deanne Kepka presented Exploring New Frontiers in HPV-related Cancer Prevention at the 2024 National Rural Cancer Control Conference, which the Vanderbilt – Ingram Cancer Center hosted in Nashville.
As part of the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute Research Speaker Series, Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson provided an invited lecture titled Community-Based Participatory Research with Minoritized Communities: Developing Interventions with and for Menopausal Women at the University of California Irvine.
In collaboration with multidisciplinary faculty at the University of California Irvine Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing and Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute, Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson provided education and experientials for doctor of nursing practice students regarding acupuncture therapy and tai chi.
Dr. Diane Chapman presented at the North American Refugee Health Conference in Minneapolis.
- Karl Kirby, Dr. Diane Chapman, and Amy Covington presented a workshop titled Nourishing Growth: Empowering a Bright Future for Underweight Refugee Children.
- Dr. Diane Chapman, Sarah Bates, and Karl Kirby presented a poster titled Preliminary Results of Refugee Health Screening Provider Mentorship Program in Utah.
- Dr. Diane Chapman facilitated a workshop titled Refugee Health Nurses: Building Community.
Faculty presented at NI2024, the International Medical Informatics Association’s quadrennial nursing informatics meeting, in Manchester, England, UK, on July 28-31, 2024.
- Tamara Macieira, Elizabeth Umberfield, Raga Bjarnadottir, and Dr. Mollie Cummins delivered a panel presentation titled Nurse-generated Data in Focus: Advancing Clinical Research Consortia to Support AI in Healthcare.
- Sarah Rossetti, Jennifer Withall, Kathleen Kendle, Sarah Corely, Rebecca Mishuris, Mayfair Aboagyewah, Shawna Abdul, Trent Rosenbloom, Dr. Victoria Tiase, and Dr. Elizabeth Sloss presented a paper titled Dissemination of Strategies for Reducing Excessive Documentation Burden: 25x5 Task Force Activities Relevant to Nursing.
- Dr. Elizabeth Sloss, Dr. Victoria Tiase, Kenrick Cato, and Sarah Rossetti presented a pre-conference tutorial titled Decoding Artificial Intelligence (AI): A Comprehensive Tutorial of AI and Applications to Nursing.
Dr. Deanna Kepka delivered an invited talk titled Working towards cervical cancer elimination in the Mountain West region of the United States to the University of Puerto Rico’s Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Interest Group.
July
Dr. Mollie Cummins, Dr. Kathy Sward, Julio Facelli, and Ramkiran Gouripeddi delivered a podium presentation titled Building a Pipeline for AI in Exposure Health: A Community-Driven Sensor Metadata Ecosystem at the 3rd Workshop on Artificial Intelligence in Nursing. The workshop was co-located with the 22nd International Conference of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, which was held July 9-12, 2024 in Salt Lake City.
Dr. Erica Nelson delivered a podium presentation titled Organizational Policy Changes to Promote Language Equity for Spanish-speaking Clinic Patients at Diversity Impact 2024, Representation Matters: Breaking Down Contributing Factors of Health Inequities, which Frontier Nursing University sponsored. Dr. Teresa Garrett co-authored the presentation.
Several CON faculty, post-doctoral fellows, and staff presented at the American Diabetes Association 84th Scientific Sessions in Orlando.
- Bruno Rodriguez Gonzales, Dr. Nancy Allen, Dr. Eli Iacob, Dr. Julia Blanchette, Dr. Ann Marie Moraitis, Nazeen Shah, and Dr. Michelle Litchman presented a poster titled Group Matching Preferences for Emerging Adults with Type 1 Diabetes.
- Kelly Newlin Lew, Maryanne Perez-Brescia, Venna Channamsetty, and Dr. Nancy Allen presented a poster titled Perspectives on the SDOH and CGM Uptake in Latino Adults with Type 1 Diabetes.
- Dr. Litchman delivered an invited presentation titled Health Disparities – A Deaf + Diabetes Care Lens. Invited Presentation.
- Dr. Michelle Litchman, Karissa Mirus, Jeremy Quiroga, and Susan Layton delivered an invited presentation titled Improving Care for Deaf People with Diabetes Who Use ASL Interpreters – A Hands-On Workshop.
- Dr. Michelle Litchman and Allyson Hughes delivered an invited presentation titled The State of Health Equity and Disability –Supporting Diabetes Technology Usage in People Who Are Deaf/Hard of Hearing or Blind/Low Vision.
- Dr. Michelle Litchman, Karissa Mirus, Dr. Shinduk Lee, and Dr. Nancy Allen presented a poster titled Diabetes Training for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Health Workers.
- Kellee Miller, Huyen Nguyen, Jennifer Sherr, Yogish Kudva, Anders Carlson, Naomi Chaytor, Daniel Desalvo, Marisa Hilliard, Brynn Marks, Dr. Michelle Litchman, Cari Berget, and Wendy Wolf delivered an oral presentation titled Understanding Patterns of GLP-1/GLP-1 RA Use Among Individuals with Type 1 Diabetes – A T1D Exchange (T1DX) Online Registry Analysis.
- Karissa Mirus, Dr. Michelle Litchman, Dr. Shinduk Lee, and Dr. Nancy Allen presented a poster title Qualitative Findings from the Deaf Diabetes Can Together Pilot.
- Nazeen Shah, Bruno Rodriguez Gonzales, Dr. Eli Iacob, Dr. Michelle Litchman, Dr. Julia Blanchette, Dr. Ann Marie Moraitis, and Dr. Nancy A. Allen presented a poster titled The use of Peer Connector Guides to Support an Emerging Adult Type 1 Diabetes Intervention.
- Chantel Shannon, Anuhya Kanchibhatla, Mary Jane Roche, Jorden Rieke, Claudia Lewis, Dionne Williams, Erika Lundgrin, Betul Hatipoglu, Dr. Michelle Litchman, Dr. Nancy Allen, and Dr. Julia Blanchette presented a poster titled Insights on Inclusion – Tailoring a Health Ins
June
Drs. Ann Butt, Rebekah Perkins, and Nanci McLeskey presented a podium presentation titled Out of the Simulation Center and Into the Classroom: Using Simulation to Enhance Geriatric Care Competency-Based Education at INACSL24, the annual conference of the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning, in Raleigh, NC.
Drs. Brenda Luther and Hailey Haffey presented Narrative Medicine and Simulation for OUD/SUD Care: An Interprofessional Collaboration to Address Priorities in Rural and Under-Resourced Health Settings at the 2024 Columbia Narrative Medicine ExCHANGE hosted by Columbia University Irving Medical Center. They described a successful interactive webinar designed last Fall, utilizing Narrative Medicine (NM) and Active Listening (AL) methods in a case-based simulation to empower interprofessional health care students with strategies to increase trust and reduce stigma during Substance Use Disorder (SUD) intake interviews. The ongoing, collaborative project included several stakeholder groups: the Utah Rural Opioid Healthcare Consortium-Collaborative Care Model (UROHC-CCM), the Utah Internal Medicine Pediatrics (Med-Peds) Rural Pathway, Utah Support Advocates for Recovery Awareness (USARA), and Utah Area Health Education Centers (Utah AHEC). In addition, Brenda and Hailey outlined the value of narrative in training health care professions students to treat SUD, and the benefit of including peer recovery specialists in AL and NM simulations.
Four faculty members presented at the Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science State of the Science Congress on Nursing Research.
Poster Presentations:
- Using Augmented Reality for Social Determinants of Health Education for Health Professions: A Scoping Review. Dr. Nancy Allen
- Healthcare professionals’ experiences in assessing the needs of family caregivers during hospital discharge. Dr. Alycia Bristol
- An Iterative Approach to Adapting the Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale for Family Caregivers. Dr. Andrea Wallace
Podium Presentation:
- Diverse Populations: Increasing Access to Diabetes Education in American Sign Language for Deaf Populations. Dr. Michelle Litchman
Dr. Valerie Flattes and Aarohi Drabu presented a poster titled Strategies for Recruitment & Retention of Underrepresented Students Amidst Evolving Policies at the National Conference on Race & Ethnicity in Higher Education in Honolulu.
Drs. Angelo Volandes, Rebecca Sudore, Susan Hickman, and Kara Dassel facilitated a panel discussion titled Identify Gaps in ACP Research at the Advance Care Planning (ACP) in Primary Care Settings for People with Mild Cognitive Impairment or Alzheimer’s Disease/Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (AD/ADRD) virtual workshop, which the National Institute on Aging Division of Behavioral and Social Research sponsored.
Laura Wandner, Dr. Kathy Sward, Lissette Saavadra, Megan Ghiroli, and moderator Cristina Murray-Krezan presented a panel discussion titled Common Data Elements: Experiences from the NIH HEAL initiative, the Effectiveness research network, the IMPOWR network, and the Harm Reduction research network at the 45th Annual Meeting of the Society for Clinical Trials in Boston. Dr. Sward focused on her work to develop common data elements for pain and opioid research.
Dr. Michelle Litchman, Karissa Mirus (Program Manager, Deaf Diabetes Can Together), Jeremy Quiroga (certified deaf interpreter), and Susan Layton (hearing interpreter) presented two sessions – Diabetes: An Overview of Basics, Nutrition, and Checking Glucose; and Overview of Diabetes-Related Medications and Technology – at the 2024 Deaf in Healthcare Summit for Interpreters, reaching 150+ American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters. Their sessions focused on teaching ASL interpreters diabetes concepts and how to effectively sign those concepts, using their grant-funded ASL glossary of diabetes terms, and improving patient-provider communication for individuals who are Deaf/ or hard-of-hearing. Some comments include:
“Best workshop all day!!! Clearly explained diabetes AND provided practical application to the work we, as interpreters, do everyday!!! Gave concepts, signs, tips for management, gave on-going ideas for how to explain complicated concepts...if we needed it, this workshop provided it!!! I would definitely take another workshop from this speaker for sure!!! Please have her and her team back again!!! Fantastico workshop!!!”
“Phenomenal presentation!!! Fantastic use of visuals, examples, mock scenarios, and collaboration among the presenters made this information VERY accessible (and stickable to my brain!). Thank you. :)”.
May
Laura Bradbury and Adrienne Bott presented a workshop titled Supporting Clients and Clinicians in the Grief of Overdose Death: An Important Component of Comprehensive Substance Abuse Treatment at the American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD) Annual Conference in Las Vegas.
Patti Powers and Dr. Julie Valentine presented a podium presentation titled Forensics at its Finest: Examining the SANE Approach for Effective Prosecution of Sexual Assault at the 19th Annual Conference on Crimes against Women in Dallas.
Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson was one of two invited speakers for the Research Roundtable: Focus on Complexity Science hosted by the Osher Collaborative Research Committee. She presented a talk titled Needles and Networks: Exploring Complexity in Acupuncture & East Asian Medicine.
Dr. Shawna Sisler, Dr. Katarina Friberg-Felsted, Dr. Jennifer Macali, Dr. Jennifer Clifton, and Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson presented a poster titled Interdisciplinary Integrative Health Seminar Series at the UHealth-hosted Evidence Based Practice & Wellness Champions Poster Fair.
Faculty presented at the SAR (Society of Acupuncture Research) / RCMI (Research Centre for Chinese Medicine Innovation) POLYU Research Conference at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in Hong Kong. The conference theme was Bridging the Two Worlds: Engaging Traditional Chinese Medicine in Modern Healthcare.
- Rosa Schnyer, Lisa Conboy, Sandro Graca, Kate Levett, Kathleen Lumiere, Belinda “Beau” Anderson, Claudia Citkovitz, and Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson presented a workshop titled Finding Harmony in Data Sets: TCM Practice-Based Common Outcomes in the West and the East.
- Belinda “Beau” Anderson, Lisa Conboy, Spod Dutton, Sandro Graca, Bridgette Linder, Nicholas Lowe, Kathleen Lumiere, David Riley, and Dr.Lisa Taylor-Swanson presented a poster titled From Case to Evidence: A Secondary Analysis Approach to Acupuncture Reports.
Faculty and students presented at the University of Utah Health Women’s Health in the Cross Hairs Symposium:
- Leslie Crandall, Claudia Charles, Dr. Jacqueline Kent-Marvick, Dr. Sara Simonsen, Sarai Negrete Macias, Lorna Khemchand, Madeline Maughan, Dr. Jessica Ellis, Sharon Austin, Ryan Ward, and Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson presented a poster titled Developing a Menopausal Transition Health Promotion Intervention with Indigenous, Integrative, and Biomedical Health Education: A Community-Based Approach with Urban American Indian/Alaska Native Women.
- Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson, Madison Maughan, Valentine Mukundente, Lori Pacheco, Wendy Sanders, Fahina Tavake-Pasi, Jeannette Villalta, Heather Merkley, and Camille Moreno presented a poster titled An Intersectional Exploration of Women’s Experiences During Menopause.
- Wen Tu, Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson, Caroline Howell, and Lydia Howes presented a poster titled Ba Duan Jin Exercise for Vasomotor Symptoms in Women Experiencing Peri- and Post-Menopause: A Scoping Review Protocol.
Faculty presented posters at the UHealth-hosted Evidence Based Practice & Wellness Champions Poster Fair on May 13-17, 2024. The event included a Leadership Reception on May 15 in the hospital atrium and Level A bridge to the John A. Moran Eye Center.
- Angie Fenton presented Calm Box: A Creative Way to Lower Nursing Student Stress Levels.
- Dr. Katie Davis, Dr. Carrie Huntsman-Jones, Dr. Lyndsay Wixom, Dr. Joshua Twitchell, Dr. Jennifer Clifton, and Morgan West presentedImproving Access for Annual WellU Exams.
- Dr. Cheryl Armstrong, Dr. Ann Butt, Dr. Jennifer Macali, and Angie Fenton presented Effect of a Faculty Cohort Mentoring Program on Prelicensure Baccalaureate Nursing Students’ Well-being and Resiliency.
- Dr. Amanda Keddington, Janine Roberts, Dr. Perry Gee, and Dr. Julie Gee presented Hiring and Embedding Community Health Workers into an Integrated Health System: A Needs Assessment.
- Dr. Scott Christensen, Chris Snyder, Eliza Parkin, and Mary Jane Austria presented Wellness Amid Workplace Violence: Strategies for Nurses in Oncology and Across Specialties.
- Juan Hernandez, Michael Sanchez, Dr. Scott Christensen, Jared Huber, Steven Hayworth, Peter Weir, Allison Wood, Liza Johnson, Jaimi Ostergar, and Joel Macey presented Enhancing Transitions of Care: The Heal at Home Program.
Dr. Cynthia Beynon and Angie Fenton delivered a podium presentation titled Innovative Approaches to Curriculum Development and Teaching Methodologies at the INPD (Intermountain Nursing Professional Development) Spring Conference. The conference theme was Advancing Healthcare Education: Integrating Evidence-Based Practice, Innovation, and Safety.
Dr. Carolyn Scheese and Jessica Chavez-England presented an online podium presentation titled From Assignments to Rubrics: Strategies for Incorporating Generative AI into Teaching at College of Charleston's 8th Annual Teaching, Learning, and Technology Conference 2024.
Faculty presented at the ATA (American Telemedicine Association) Nexus 2024 Conference.
- Dr. Mollie Cummins, Sukrut Shishupal, Dr. Bob Wong, Neng Wan, J. Han, Ram Gouripeddi, Julia Ivanova, Triton Ong, Hiral Soni, Hattie Wilczewski, Brandon Welch, and Brian Bunnell delivered a podium presentation titled Observational Study of Telemedicine Travel Distance Indicates Annual U.S. Carbon Emissions Savings of 1.4 Million Metric Tons.
- Julia Ivanova, Hattie Wilczewski, Farina Klocksieben, Dr. Mollie Cummins, Hiral Soni, Triton Ong, Janelle Barrera, Brian Bunnell, and Brandon Welch presented a poster titled Assessing Patient Telemedicine Preferences and Use: A Nationwide Survey.
Drs. Caroline Stephens, Youjeong Kang, Lynn Reinke, Eli Iacob, and Paula Meek will present Older Adults with Heart Failure and COPD in the Last 2 Years of Life and their Family Caregivers: A Population-based Analysis for the Presidential EPoster session at the American Geriatrics Society 2024 Virtual Annual Scientific Meeting on May 9, 2024.
Project ECHO connects community providers with health care resources and training, including continuing medication education, and features case-based learning. The U’s Project ECHO recently launched a midlife women’s health session. Dr. Katie Ward presented Managing Menopause Symptoms in Cancer Patients and Cancer Survivors.
Jordana Clayton, Nancy Aruscavage, Dr. Kara Dassel, Dr. Katherine Supiano, Dr. Rebecca Utz, Dr. Sara Bybee, and Dr. Eli Iacob delivered a podium presentation titled Healthy Older Adults' Perceptions of the Wish to Hasten Death in Hypothetical Disease Scenarios at the 4th International Conference on End of Life: Law, Ethics, Policy, and Practice in Salt Lake City.
Dr. Schola Matovu presented Inclusion in Global Health: Global Nursing at the WomenLift Health Conference. The conference, held at the Julius Nyerere International Conference Center in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, brought together remarkable women leaders, politicians, policymakers, and scientists from 41 countries. Dr. Matovu participated as a delegate from the United States, and hosted a mentorship session that included a group of inspiring women leaders worldwide.
Dr. Schola Matovu, Dr. Deb Penney, Dr. Teresa Garrett, and Dr. Deanna Kepka presented a poster titled Creating Partnerships for a Collaborative Online Transcultural Education Training for Nurses at the 15th Annual Conference of the Consortium of Universities for Global Health in Los Angeles. The presentation highlighted the group's findings on the Collaborative Online Transcultural Education Training Pilot.
April
Faculty and students presented at the 2024 Utah Public Health Association Conference on April 10-11, 2024. The conference theme was “ACT for Health.”
- Dr. Ana Sanchez-Birkhead, Jeannette Villalta, Camille Moreno, Isabel Dulfano, and Lisa Taylor-Swanson presented Adapting an Integrative Group Medical Visit for Community Health Worker Delivery Among Latina Menopausal Women.
- Dr. Ana Sanchez-Birkhead, Heather Brown, Valentine Mukundente, Ivoni Nash, and Reverend Francis Davis presented Addressing Community Health Needs and Health Equity through Community Coalitions: CFU - A Model for Change.
Faculty and students will present at the Oncology Nursing Society Congress in Washington, DC, on April 24-28, 2024.
- Rachael Alexander and Dr. Caroline Stephens will present a poster titled Palliative Care Stigma in Oncology: An Integrated Systematic Literature Review.
Angela Fausett, Dr. Rebekah Perkins, and Dr. Lynn Reinke will present a poster titled Rural Health Care Transformation: Enhancing Oncology Access to Care.
Lori Minasian, Dr. Kathi Mooney, Deborah Mayer, and Anabella Aspiras will present a podium presentation titled National Cancer Initiatives: Igniting the Effort to End Cancer as We Know It.
Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson presented an invited keynote titled Menopause: There’s So Much More to It than Hot Flashes and the Kidneys at the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture Annual Symposium in Minneapolis. The symposium theme was “Embracing the Diversity of Acupuncture: Connecting People and Paradigms.” Dr. Taylor-Swanson then presented two 2-hour workshops titled Menopause: A Workshop on Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine Techniques and Theories, providing hands-on demonstration of evidence-based acupuncture therapy for peri- and post-menopause symptoms and experiences.
Facutly presented at the 2024 International Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health in Cleveland.
- Jessica Barnhill, Aisha Chilcoat, Paula Gardiner, Isabel Roth, and Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson presented a research panel discussion titled Adapting Evidence-Based Interventions for Diverse Patient Populations: Mindfulness Based Interventions Within Integrative Group Medical Visit.
- In an oral abstract session regarding natural medicine therapies, Belinda Anderson, Melissa Zappa, Barbara Glickstein, and Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson presented Chinese Herbal Medicine and COVID-19: A Qualitative Analysis of Approaches to Evidence-Based Practice by Licensed Acupuncturists in the United States.
Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson provided an online presentation titled Vasomotor Symptoms + Migraine = Increases the Relative Risk of Heart Disease & Stroke in Midlife Women for the White Pine Circle Research Study Group. White Pine Circle is an online resourcefor practicing acupuncturists, enabling them to continue learning, earn continuing education credit, and share best practices regarding the provision of East Asian medicine.
Dean Marla De Jong presented Leadership Lessons Pertaining to Military Service to Air Force Reserve Officer Training CorpsCadets at the University of Utah.
Dr. Elizabeth Sloss presented a webinar titled Streamlining Success: Implementing Documentation Burden Reduction with the AMIA 25x5 Toolkit. The American Medical Informatics Association hosted the webinar, which more than 300 persons attended.
Faculty presented at the 2nd Annual Pediatric Health Equity Symposium at Primary Children's Hospital Eccles Outpatient Center.
- Susanna Cohen, Dr. Cristina Creal, Candace Chow, and Karen Tao presented a workshop titled Cultivating Cultural Fortitude and Multicultural Orientation in Clinician-Patient Interactions and Language.
- Caleb Hocutt, Cindy Turner, Katie Rogers, Douglas Fair, Joseph Letourneau, Anne Kirchhoff, and Dr. Echo Warner presented an abstract titled Equity and Accessibility of Fertility Preservation Services for Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology Patients.
Faculty, staff, and students presented at the Society of Behavioral Medicine 2024 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, PA.
- Cindy Turner, Dr. Jia-Wen Guo, Skyler Johnson, Andy King, Anne Kirchhoff, Margaret Raber, Dr. Xiaoming Sheng, Ida Tovar, Dr. Deanna Kepka, and Dr. Echo Warner presented a poster titled Filling the Gaps in Online Health (Mis)information Research: Feasibility of Web-monitoring Software Methodology.
- Dr. Echo Warner, Cindy Turner, Skyler Johnson, Dr. Jia-Wen Guo, Dr. Xiaoming Sheng, Ida Tovar, Caleb Hocutt, J. Piccolo, Anne Kirchhoff, Dr. Deanna Kepka, and Andy King presented a poster titled Cancer Patients’ Use of the Internet and Social Media for Cancer Information and Perceived Exposure to Cancer Misinformation.
Faculty, staff, and students presented at the American Society of Preventive Oncology 2024 Annual Meeting in Chicago.
- Cindy Turner, Austin Waters, Lauren Ghazal, Matt Poquadeck, Caleb Easterly, Anne Kirchhoff, Stephen Rains, Dr. Kristen Cloyes, Erin Kent, and Dr. Echo Warner presented a poster titled Go Fund Yourself: A Content Analysis of LGBTQ+ Cancer Crowdfunding.
- Dr. Echo Warner, Cindy Turner, Skyler Johnson, Dr. Jia-Wen Guo, Dr. Xiaoming Sheng, Ida Tovar, Caleb Hocutt, J. Piccolo, Anne Kirchhoff, Dr. Deanna Kepka, and Andy King presented a poster titled Cancer Patients’ Use of the Internet and Social Media for Cancer Information and Perceived Exposure to Cancer Misinformation.
Caleb Hocutt, Cindy Turner, Katie Rogers, Douglas Fair, Joseph Letourneau, Anne Kirchhoff, and Dr. Echo Warner will present a poster titled Examining Equity in Fertility Preservation for Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Patients at the 2024 American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Conference in Seattle.
The College of Nursing was well-represented at the Spring Undergraduate Research Symposium held on April 9, 2024. The following students presented posters:
- Aidan Cheney: Understanding Sex Education for Women with Disabilities (Research Mentor, Dr. Sara Simonsen)
- Sofia Flowers: The Parent Caregiving Experience of School-Aged Children Diagnosed With Cancer (Research Mentor, Dr. Lauri Linder)
- Lorna Khemchand: American Native and Alaska Native Women in Menopause (Research Mentor, Dr. Sara Simonsen)
- Jennie Leo: Midlife Women's Experiences of Participating in MENOGAP (Research Mentor, Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson)
- Emma Norris: Using film to address reproductive health among Central African immigrantsrefugees resettled in Utah (Research Mentor, Dr. Sara Simonsen)
- Mia Sheneman: Improving Access to Naloxone and Opioid Resources through the Emergency Department (Research Mentor, Dr. Jacob Steenblick)
- Anya Weglarz: Internalized HIV Stigma Among Women Giving Birth in Tanzania: A Mixed Methods Study (Research Mentor, Melissa Watt)
Christopher Stucky, Felichism Kabo, Dean Marla De Jong, Sherita House, and Josh Wymer presented a poster titled Surgical Team Structure: How Familiarity and Team Size Influence Communication Effectiveness in Military Surgical Teams at the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses Global Surgical Conference & Expo in Nashville. They won second place for research posters.
March
Faculty, staff, and students presented at the Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care and State of the Science in Hospice and Palliative Carein Phoenix, AZ, which the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) and the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) sponsored.
- Mike Hollingshaus, Ken Smith, Huong Meeks, Katherine Ornstein, Dr. Eli Iacob, Dr. Djin Tay, Dr. Caroline Stephens, and Dr. Rebecca Utz presented a poster titled Mortality Risk Following End-of-Life Caregiving: A Population-Based Analysis of Hospice Users and Their Families.
- Dr. Eli Iacob, Mike Hollingshaus, Dr. Rebecca Utz, Dr. Djin Tay, Katherine Ornstein, Pamela Barrientos, Mike Newman, Tom Belnap, and Dr. Caroline Stephens presented a poster titled Death With and Without Dementia: Impact on Family Antidepressant Prescriptions.
- Holli Martinez co-led a pre-conference session titled Lessons in Leadership Using the Art of Poker.
- Dr. Lynn Reinke facilitated the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association Membership Meeting.
- Dr. Lynn Reinke and Holli Martinez were invited to co-present Developing an Advanced Practice Clinician Palliative Care Fellowship: A Leading-Edge Program Responding to Workforce Demands.
- Dr. Caroline Stephens, Dr. Rebecca Utz, Dr. Djin Tay, Dr. Eli Iacob, Mike Hollingshaus, Dr. Rebecca Goodwin, Timothy Farrell, Erin Bouldin, Dr. Linda Edelman, Dr. Lynn Reinke, Dr. Ken Smith, Dr. Lee Ellington, and Katherine Ornstein presented a poster titled Dying with Dementia in a Nursing Home with and without Family: A Population-based Study.
- Dr. Djin Tay, Kline Dubose, Huong Meeks, Dr. Jia-Wen Guo, Natalya Alekhina, Katie Feldner, Dr. Xiaoming Sheng, Jonathan Chipman, Dr. Lee Ellington, and Mia Hashibe presented a poster titled Inpatient and ED Use among Melanoma and Lung Cancer Patients Receiving Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors.
Miriam Lovin and Mary Wheeler planned a College of Nursing exhibit, sharing information about the College’s education programs, faculty, and open faculty positions with those who attended the Assembly.
Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson was invited to present a talk titled Alternative and Western Medicine During Menopause for Alternative and Western Medicine During Menopause for a Utah Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Lunch & Learn. The AHEC program enhances access to quality healthcare by improving the supply and distribution of healthcare professionals.
Dean Marla De Jong and Linda McCauley facilitated the Academic Health Center Like Schools Focused Discussion at the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s (AACN) Deans Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, and presented themes to the AACN Board of Directors.
Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson provided the inaugural presentation titled Menopause, Acupuncture, Research, Interoception and YOU! for the White Pine Circle Research Study Group. White Pine Circle is an online resource for practicing acupuncturists to continue learning, earn continuing education credit, and share best practices regarding provision of East Asian medicine.
Faculty spoke at the University of Utah Health Women’s Leadership Day: Be a Champion of Change. Content focused on influencing change at the individual, team, and organizational levels.
- Sara Lamb and Dr. Gwen Latendresse: Organizational Change
- Brenda Heaton, Rachel Hess, and Dr. Andrea Wallace: Research Change
- Kelly Tappenden, Sam Finlayson, and Dean Marla De Jong: Deans’ Visions of Organizational Change
February
First-semester prelicensure student Sofia Flowers (mentor Dr. Lauri Linder) presented her honors thesis research at the Huntsman Cancer Session at the Utah Conference on Undergraduate Research, which was held February 16 at Utah Valley University. Sofia’s presentation was titled The Parent Caregiving Experience of School-Age Children with Cancer.
The Natural History Museum of Utah (NHMU) featuring Dr. Sara Bybee for its Scientist in the Spotlight: Social Scientist program. During her presentation – Detecting and Preventing Housing Injustice – she explored the impact of state eviction laws on the physical and mental health of the population. Dr. Bybee showcased the tools used to link data on evictions and health, described first-hand accounts from those who have experienced eviction, and provided ways in which people can have a positive impact on their community.
January
Dr. Ann Butt and Kristy Gauthier attended the International Meeting of Simulation in Healthcare and presented Imagine U: Using Simulation to Explore Careers in Nursing and Medicine, sharing how the College of Nursing Simulation Center supports Summer Camp, Imagine U!, and Saturday Academy.
Dr. Julie Valentine and Dr. Nancy Downing presented a virtual Texas Teleforensic Remote Assistance Center ECHO-SAFE webinar titled Intersections of Mental Illness and Sexual Assault: Implications for Forensic Nursing.
October
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Gouripeddi R, Facelli J, Sward K, Cummins M. Community-driven approaches for a sensor metadata ecosystem in exposure health. Proceedings of the International Society of Exposure Science (ISES) 2024 Annual Meeting. 2024. https://virtual.oxfordabstracts.com/event/20221/submission/724
Gouripeddi R, Smart R, Madsen R, Cummins M, Sward K, Facelli J. Towards a generalizable informatics ecosystem for exposure health research. Proceedings of the International Society of Exposure Science (ISES) 2024 Annual Meeting. https://virtual.oxfordabstracts.com/event/20221/submission/634
Ong T, Barrera JF, Sunkara C, Soni H, Ivanova J, Cummins MR, Schuler KR, Wilczewski H, Welch BM, Bunnell BE. Mental health providers are inexperienced but interested in telehealth-based virtual reality therapy: Survey study. Front Virtual Real. 2024;5:1332874. https://doi.org/10.3389/frvir.2024.1332874
Gold C, Madsen T, Griffith M, Langi S, Jones A, Seymour G, Steenblik J. Naloxone knowledge, interest, and obtainment among a general emergency department patient population. Am J Emerg Med. Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2024.08.043
Linder L, Utendorfer H, Oliveros B, Gilliland S, Tiase VL, Altizer R. Usability evaluation of the revised Color Me Healthy symptom assessment app: Perspectives of children and parents. Children. 2024;11(10):1215. https://doi.org/10.3390/children11101215
September
Aaron SP, Supiano K, Desimio S. Voices of care: Nurses' perspectives on end-of-life care for Black/African American patients. J Hosp Palliat Nurs. In press.
Ansari N, Warner E, Taylor-Swanson L, Wilson R, Van Epps J, Iacob E, Supiano K. Nurses navigating moral distress, resilience, and team dynamics: A literature review. Nurs Ethics. 2024. Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1177/09697330241277992
Ansari N, Warner E, Iacob E, Taylor-Swanson L, Van Epps J, Wilson R, Supiano K. Moral distress by a thousand cuts: A mixed methods study on nurses in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. JSM Health Educ Prim Health Care. 2024;6(1):1050. https://doi.org/10.47739/2578-3777/1050
Kent-Marvick J, Knysheva M, Gibson B, Simonsen SE. Why do people choose to enroll or not enroll in the national diabetes prevention program lifestyle change program? A mixed-methods analysis from a sample of adults with a prediabetes diagnosis. J Prim Care Community Health. 2024;15. doi: 10.1177/21501319241282862
Stucky CH, Kabo FW, De Jong MJ, House SL, Moser CH, Kimbler DE. Surgical control time estimation variability: Implications for medical systems and the future integration of AI and ML models. Perioper Care Oper Room Manag. 2024;37:100432.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pcorm.2024.100432
Wallace AS, Bristol AA, Johnson EP, Elmore CE, Raaum SE, Presson A, Eppich K, Elliott M, Park S, Brooke BS, Weiss ME. Impact of social risk screening on discharge care processes and postdischarge outcomes: A pragmatic mixed-methods clinical trial during the COVID-19 pandemic. Med Care. 2024;62(10):639-649. doi: 10.1097/MLR.0000000000002048
Canela SM, Allen NA, Henderson M, Lee S, Miller NA, Howes Z, Litchman ML. Care Partner experiences in supporting deaf and hard of hearing adults with diabetes. Diabetes Spectr. Accepted.
Mayberry LS, Nelson LA, Bergner EM, Raymond JK, Tanenbaum ML, Jaser SS, Wiebe, DJ, Allen NA, Berg CA, Naranjo D, Litchman ML, Ollinger L, Hood K. Time for a CGM reframe: Shifting focus from uptake to sustainable use to optimize outcomes. J Diabetes Sci Technol. Accepted.
Ryan D, Burke SD, Bronich-Hall L, Rinker J, Yehl K, Litchman ML. Identifying competencies for diabetes community care coordinators. ADCES in Practice. 2024;12(1):12-20. https://doi.org/10.1177/2633559X2312212
Wilson R, Sneddon C. Adult Learning Theory. In Lalwani K, Cohen IT, Choi EY, Robins B, Kirsch JR, eds. Professional, Ethical, Legal, and Educational Lessons in Medicine: A Problem-Based Approach. New York: Oxford University Press, 2024:284-289.
Grubbs KL, Keinath CM, Bigger SE. MAiD in America: A rapid review of medical assistance in dying in the United States of America and its implications for practice for healthcare professionals. J Hosp Palliat Nurs. In press.
Merced K, Parameswaran U, Dearden S, Pentecost R, Latendresse G. Latina mothers recommendations on a mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy group intervention for perinatal depression. Hisp Health Care Int. Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1177/15404153241266585
August
Taylor-Swanson L, Kent-Marvick J, Déezbaa’ Austin S, Ellis J, Charles C, Ward R, Crandall L, Negrete Macias S, Moreno C, Simonsen SE. Developing a menopausal transition health promotion intervention with Indigenous, integrative, and biomedical health education: A community-based approach with urban American Indian/Alaska Native women. Glob Adv Integr Med Health. 2024;13. https://doi.org/10.1177/27536130241268232
Bretsch JK, Wallace AS, McCoy R. Social needs screening in academic health systems: A landscape assessment. Popul Health Manag. 2024 Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1089/pop.2024.0111
Citkovitz C, Graca S, Anderson B, Conboy LA, Gold MA, Hirsch E, Lumiere K, Phelps S, Schnyer RN, Smith RJ, Taylor-Swanson L. Acupuncture practice-based research in the age of artificial intelligence: Developments as of May, 2024. J Integr Complement Med. 2024. Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1089/jicm.2024.0459
Huntsman-Jones C, Kaiser J, Wood L. Recommendations for caring for patients who have experienced sexual violence. J Nurse Life Care Plan. 2024;XXIV(3):24-27.
Otts JA, Pittman J, Riley B, Hall H, Mestas L, Morton P. Building a research-focused academic practice partnership: A stepwise approach. J Prof Nurs. 2024;53:118-122. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.profnurs.2024.05.012
Rossetti S, Withall J, Kendle K, Corley S, Mishuris RG, Aboagyewah MA, Abdul S, Rosenbloom ST, Tiase V, Sloss E. Dissemination of strategies for reducing excessive documentation burden: 25x5 task force activities relevant to nursing. Stud Health Technol Inform. 2024;315:437-441. doi: 10.3233/SHTI240186
Taylor-Swanson L, Stoddard K, Fritz J, Anderson BB, Cortez M, Conboy L, Sheng X, Flake N, Sanchez-Birkhead A, Stark LA, Farah L, Farah S, Lee D, Merkley H, Pacheco L, Tavake-Pasi F, Sanders W, Villalta J, Moreno C, Gardiner P. Midlife women's menopausal transition symptom experience and access to medical and integrative health care: Informing the development of MENOGAP. Glob Adv Integr Med Health. 2024:13. https://doi.org/10.1177/27536130241268355 Kari Stoddardgraduated from the University of Utah in May 2022 with a BS in Nursing and Honors degrees, and based her Honors Thesis on the MENOGAP project. Eight authors are community collaborators.
July
Cummins MR, Tsalatsanis A, Chaphalkar C, Ivanova J, Ong T, Soni H, Barrera JF, Wilczewski H, Welch BM, Bunnell BE. Telemedicine appointments are more likely to be completed than in-person healthcare appointments: A retrospective cohort study. JAMIA Open. 2024;7(3):ooae059. doi: 10.1093/jamiaopen/ooae059.
Hull W, Donaldson G, Cloyes KG, Ellington L, Lee K, Mooney K. Longitudinal analysis of cancer family caregiver perception of sleep difficulty during home hospice. Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 2024. Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1177/10499091241265404
Citkovitz C, Graca S, Anderson B, Conboy LA, Gold MA, Hirsch E, Lumiere K, Phelps S, Schnyer RN, Taylor-Swanson L. Acupuncture practice-based research in the age of artificial intelligence: Developments as of May, 2024. J Integr Complement Med. 2024. Epub ahead of online publication. https://doi.org/10.1089/jicm.2024.0459
Saxena K, Patterson-Lomba O, Gomez-Lievano A, Zion A, Cunningham-Erves J, Kepka D. Assessing the long-term implications of age 9 initiation of HPV vaccination on series completion by age 13-15 in the US: Projections from an age-structured vaccination model. Front Pediatr. 2024;12:1393897. https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2024.1393897
Valentine J. Assessment of Sexual Assault Kit (SAK) Evidence Selection Leading to Development of SAK Evidence Machine-Learning Model (SAK-ML Model). 2024. Report No.: 309199. This Technical Summary describes National Institute of Justice-funded (2019-NE-BX-0001) work that Dr. Valentine recently completed in collaboration with the Utah Bureau of Forensic Services (Utah state crime lab), Idaho State Police Forensic Services (Idaho state crime lab), and the Orange County Crime Lab, California.
June
Kaur A, Bourbeau J, Brighton L, Celli B, Crouch R, Demeyer H, Gerardi DA, Katsura H, Meek P, Morgan M, Paneroni M, Singh S, Stickland MK. Increasing exercise capacity and physical activity in the COPD patient. Breathe. 2024;20(2):230347. DOI: 10.1183/20734735.0347-2023
Gallagher ML, Brown JP, Clapp DB, Christensen SS. Promoting end-of-life care and healthcare worker well-being: Implementing the 3 Wishes Project in an oncology intensive care unit. Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2024;28(3):257-262. https://doi.org/10.1188/24.cjon.257-262
Iacob E, Caserta M, Donaldson G, Sparks C, Terrill A, Thompson A, Wong B, Utz RL. Evaluating the Efficacy of Time for Living and Caring: An online intervention to support dementia caregivers' use of respite. Innov Aging. 2024;8(5):igae043. doi: 10.1093/geroni/igae043
Solkowski L, Utz R, Dassel K. The association of religion with advance care planning. Death Stud. 2024. Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1080/07481187.2024.2361755
May
Matovu SN, Watt M, Young HM, Nakasujja N, Ellington L. Using grounded theory to develop a substantive theory for grandparent-caregiving in Uganda: The GRACE Model. J. Transcult Nurs. 2024. Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1177/10436596241253
Brady CJ, Looman WS, Hamilton JL, Dunitz J, Gilard T, Sender AI, George C. A national postgraduate nurse practitioner and physician assistant fellowship in cystic fibrosis: An innovative approach to the provider shortage in complex and rare disease. J Am Assoc Nurse Pract. Epub ahead of print. DOI: 10.1097/JXX.0000000000001021
Bybee SG, Eaton J, Wong B. Dissemination innovation: Using found poetry to return study results to patients and partners facing cancer. PEC Innovation. 2024;4:100286. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pecinn.2024.100286
Soni H, Ivanova J, Wilczewski H, Ong T, Ross N, Bailey A, Cummins M, Barerra J, Bunnell BE, Welch BM. Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap): A survey of user preferences and needs for health data collection. J Med Internet Res. In press.
Carrico C, McKibbin C, Waters L, Thompson K, Graupner J, Cotton S, Faul A, Clark P, Telonidis J, Helm F, Caprio T, Bennett K. Growth and impact of Project ECHO® for workforce development in age-friendly care. J Am Geriatr Soc. Accepted.
Clayton JL, Supiano KP, Aruscavage N, Bybee S, Utz RL, Iacob E, Dassel KB. Advance care planning in the context of dementia: Defining concordance. Gerontologist. Accepted. doi: 10.1093/geront/gnae029
Cloyes KG, Mansfield KJ, Wawrzynski SE, Vega M, Kent-Marvick J, Guo J-W. Cancer survivors' and care partners' audio diaries on stress and social support resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. Semin Oncol Nurs. 2024;40(2):151623. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soncn.2024.151623
Gordon BA, Azer L, Bennett K, Edelman LS, Long M, Goroncy A, Alexander C, Lee J-A, Rosich R, Severance JJ. Agents of change: Geriatrics workforce programs addressing systemic racism and health equity. Gerontologist. Accepted. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnae038
Sloss EA, McPherson JP, Beck AC, Guo J-W, Scheese CH, Flake NR, Chalkidis G, Staes CJ. Patient and caregiver perceptions of an interface design to communicate artificial intelligence-based prognosis for patients with advanced solid tumors. JCO Clin Cancer Inform. 2024;8:e2300187. https://doi.org/10.1200/CCI.23.00187
Wolf C, Clifton J, Sheng X. Screening for chlamydia and gonorrhea in youth correctional facilities, Utah, USA. Emerg Infect Dis. 2024;30(13):62-67. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid3013.230712
April
Douglass B, Stager SL, Shaw K, Hite A, Solecki S, Stanik-Hutt J, Tufts G. Professional identity in nursing: Why it is important in graduate education. J Prof Nurs. 2024;52:50-55. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.profnurs.2024.03.004
Farley J, Taylor-Swanson L, Koppenhaver S, Thackeray A, Magel J, Fritz JM. The effect of combining spinal manipulation and dry needling in individuals with nonspecific low back pain. J Pain. In press. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpain.2024.03.002
Goodwin RM, Utz RL, Elmore CE, Ornstein KA, Tay DL, Ellington L, Smith KR, Stephens CE. Leveraging existing datasets to advance family caregiving research: Opportunities to measure what matters. J Aging Soc Policy. Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1080/08959420.2024.2320043
Linder B, Yang G-Y, Lumiere K, Taylor-Swanson L, Graca S, Armour M. Collaborative design of a Chinese herbal medicine case report guideline (CHM-CARE), Eur J Integr Med. In press. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eujim.2024.102364
Allison TA, Stephens CE, Kotwal AA. Supporting technology access for older adults though in-home, intergenerational involvement: The case for ethnographic methods and student service-learning courses. Invited editorial for J Am Geriatr Soc. Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1111/jgs.18860
Campbell KM, Ogbeide SA, Echiverri A, Guillaume G, Henderson JE, Jackson N, Marquez CM, Miranda C, Montoya M, Oni K, Pierre G, Semenya MA, Udezi V, Flattes VJ, Rodriquez JE, Washington JC. Are committee experiences of minoritized family medicine faculty part of the minority tax? A qualitative study. BMC Medical Education. 2023;23:862. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-023-04848-3
March
Allison TA, Stephens CE, Kotwal AA. Supporting technology access for older adults though in-home, intergenerational involvement: The case for ethnographic methods and student service-learning courses. Invited editorial for J Am Geriatr Soc. Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1111/jgs.18860
Campbell KM, Ogbeide SA, Echiverri A, Guillaume G, Henderson JE, Jackson N, Marquez CM, Miranda C, Montoya M, Oni K, Pierre G, Semenya MA, Udezi V, Flattes VJ, Rodriquez JE, Washington JC. Are committee experiences of minoritized family medicine faculty part of the minority tax? A qualitative study. BMC Medical Education. 2023;23:862. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-023-04848-3
Hollingshaus M, Smith KR, Meeks H, Ornstein K, Iacob E, Tay D, Stephens C, Utz RL. Mortality risk following end-of-life caregiving: A population-based analysis of hospice users and their families. Soc Sci Med. 2024. Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2024.116781
Buller DB, Sussman AL, Thomson CA, Kepka D, Taren D, Henry KL, Warner EL, Walkosz BJ, Woodall WG, Nuss K, Blair CK, Guest DD, Borrayo EA, Gordon JS, Hatcher J, Wetter DW, Kinsey A, Jones CF, Yung AK, Christini K, Berteletti J, Torres JA, Barraza Perez EY, Small A. #4Corners4Health social media cancer prevention campaign for emerging adults: Protocol for a randomized stepped-wedge trial. JMIR Res Protoc. 2024;13:e50392. doi: 10.2196/50392
Garcia K, Iacob E, Dean-Smith M, Royce E, Alvarez G, Kepka D. Low levels of lifetime pap test receipt among vulnerable Guatemalans. J Cancer Educ. 2024. Epub ahead of print. doi: 10.1007/s13187-024-02405-0
Mayahara M, Tay DL, Kates J, Rosa WE. Palliating serious illness during disasters and public health emergencies. Am J Nurs. 2024;124(3):56-60. DOI: 10.1097/01.NAJ.0001008424.70710.ca
O’Conner-Von S, Shlafer R, Galchutt P, Kettering S, Bouterse A, Freese R, Berry P. A survey of state correctional health care providers on advance care planning: Opportunity for collaboration with corrections. Am J Hosp Palliat Care. Epub ahead of press. doi:10.1177/10499091241226638
Taylor-Swanson L, Wong B, Anderson BJ, Hullender Rubin L, Majd I, Altschuler D, Bensky D, Ma S, Mitchell C, Taromina K, Cohen M, Conboy L. Describing Chinese herbal medicine telehealth care for symptoms related to infectious diseases such as COVID-19: A prospective, longitudinal, descriptive cohort study protocol. Integr Med Rep. Epub ahead of press. doi.org/10.1089/imr.2023.0042
February
Allison TA, Stephens CE, Kotwal AA. Supporting technology access for older adults through in-home, intergenerational involvement: The case for ethnographic methods and student service-learning courses (invited editorial). J Am Geriatr Soc. In press.
Alnajar M, Darawad M, Khater W, Alshahwan R, Mosleh S, Nofal B, Abdalrahim M. Exploring palliative care needs among patients with cancer and non-cancer serious chronic diseases: A comparison study. Am J Hosp Palliat Med. Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1177/10499091241235920
Bybee SG, Waters AR, Smith K, Warner EL. Misalignment of social support in the social media posts of young adult cancer caregivers. Cancer Reports. 2024;7(2):e1998. doi:https://doi.org/10.1002/cnr2.1998
Christensen S, Wilson BL, Cummins MR, Eaton JL, Iacob E, Hansen SD. Exploring nurses’ emotional reactions to and reporting of patient-on-nurse workplace violence: A mixed-methods study. Int J Nurs Stud. Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2024.104724
Matovu SN, Whitley DM, Young HM. A global perspective on intersecting social and systemic barriers experienced by grandparent-caregivers: A qualitative systematic review. GrandFamilies: The Contemporary Journal of Research, Practice and Policy. 2024;7(2):7-54.
Nicholson B, Sloss EA, Fausett A, Davis C, Dumas K, Littledike M, Mooney K. Rural access to the cancer hospital at home care model. NEJM Catalyst. 2024;5(3). DOI:10./0/56/CAT.23.0336.
Ong T, Wilczewski H, Soni H, Ivanova J, Barrera J, Cummins M, Welch B, Bunnell BE. Therapist perspectives on telehealth-based virtual reality exposure therapy. Virtual Reality. In press. doi:10.21203/rs.3.rs-3161151/v1
Cummins M, Shishupal S, Wong B, Wan N, Johnny JD, Mhatre-Owens A, Gouripeddi R, Ivanova J, Ong T, Soni H, Barrera J, Wilczewski H, Welch BM, Bunnell BE. Observational study of travel distance between participants in U.S. telemedicine sessions with estimates of emissions savings. J Med Internet Res. In press. DOI: 10.2196/53437
Cummins MR, Ivanova J, Ong T, Soni H, Barrera JF, Wilczewski H, Welch BM, Bunnell BE. Will the U.S. pass on telemedicine progress? JAMIA Open. In press.
Cummins M, Soni H, Ivanova J, Ong T, Barrera J, Wilczewski H, Welch B, Bunnel, BE. Narrative review of telemedicine applications in decentralized research. Journal of Clinical & Translational Science. In press. doi:10.1017/cts.2024.3
Anderson M, Taylor N, Rowley T, Owens C, Iacob E. Understanding factors influencing nursing faculty departure and intentions. Nurse Educ. Epub ahead of print. doi: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000001612
Beck SL, Smith R, Mindes J, Beck K, Leah Kim J, Weitzman M, Stone JAM, Veleber S, Dudley WN. Feasibility and usability of EnergyPoints: A mobile health app to guide acupressure use for cancer symptom management. Integr Cancer Ther. 2024;23.
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Bybee SG, Sharareh N, Guo J-W, Luther B, Grigorian E, Wang C-Y, Wong B, Wallace AS. A secondary data analysis of technology access as a determinant of health and impediment in social needs screening and referral processes. AJPM Focus. 2024;3(2):100189. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.focus.2024.100189
Kaiser J, Huntsman-Jones C, Woods L. Kinesiology tape in outpatient settings. J Nurse Life Care Plan. 2024;XXIV(1):15-19.
Sisler S, Al-Khudairi M, Hart S. Rebranding “sick leave” to “health leave.” Utah Nurse. 2024;33(1):2.
Unroe KT, Towsley GL. Learning from the experience of dementia care for nursing home residents during the pandemic. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2024. Epub ahead of print. doi: 10.1111/jgs.18771
January
Lim M, Rodgers G, Branch W, Simonsen S. Targeting a higher plasma VWF level at time of delivery in pregnant individuals with von Willebrand disease: Outcomes at a single-institution cohort study. Haemophilia. Accepted for publication.
Waters AR, Easterly CW, Turner C, Ghazal L, Tovar I, Mulvaney M, Poquadeck M, Rains SA, Cloyes KG, Kirchhoff AC, Kent EE, Warner EL. LGBTQ+ inequity in crowdfunding cancer costs: The influence of online reach and LGBTQ+ state policy. Cancer Med. 2024. Epub ahead of print. doi: 10.1002/cam4.6926
Miles LW, Valentine JL, Mabey LJ, Hopkins ES, Stodtmeister PJ, Rockwood RB, Moxley ANH. A syystematic review of evidence-based treatments for adolescent and adult sexual assault victimes. J Am Psychiatr Nurses Assoc. 2023; 0(0). doi:10.1177/10783903231216138
St Clair S, Dearden S, Clark L, Simonsen SE. Some key questions: Pregnancy intention screening by community health workers. Womens Health (Lond). 2023;19. https://doi.org/10.1177/17455057231213735
Stephens C, Utz R, Tay D, Iacob E, Hollingshaus M, Goodwin R, Farrell T, Bouldin E, Edelman L, Reinke LF, Smith K, Ellington L, Ornstein K. Dying with dementia in nursing homes: A population-based study of decedents and their families. J Am Geriatr Soc. In press.
Reinke LF, Tartaglione EV, Ruedebusch S, Smith PH, Sullivan DR. Nurse-led, telephone-based primary palliative care intervention for patients with lung cancer: Domains of quality care. J Hosp Palliat Nurs. Epub ahead of print. doi: 10.1097/NJH.0000000000001005
October
Dr. Linda Edelman presented a Rural Roads podcast titled Farmer and Ranch Stress, addressing unique aspects of farmer and ranch stress, signs of stress, incidence of substance use disorder, ways to provide support, and resources that are available to farmers, ranchers, and their families. Episodes of the Rural Roads podcast address topics and issues of import to those associated with a Health Resources and Services Administration-funded Rural Communities Opioid Response Program. Dr. Edelman leads workforce development research through her work with the Utah Rural Opioid HealthCare Consortium-Collaborative Care Model Program. The podcast is available on Spotify.
Dr. Natasha Ansari and Samantha Greenberg co-host the 9 to Thrive Careers podcast. The podcast is designed to support individuals as they navigate their careers in higher education and healthcare. Discussions focus on key topics such as career transitions, mentorship, and professional values, aiming to empower at all stages of one’s career. The podcast is available on Spotify and Apple.
September
Michael Monostra wrote an article titled Care partners of deaf and hard-of-hearing people with diabetes face unique challenges and quoted Dr. Michelle Litchman and Karissa Mirus about their Deaf Diabetes Can Together work.
August
For an article titled Menopausal Flood Brings Heavy Bleeding, But Help Is Out There that she wrote for WebMD, Liz Scherer interviewed and quoted Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson regarding heavy menstrual bleeding during perimenopause. Lisa provided information about what is considered to be excessive bleeding, recalled a patient who presented with heavy uterine bleeding, and provided information on acupuncture efficacy to regulate menstrual flow.
July
Dr. Katie Ward, Dr. Diane Chapman, Dr. Kim Friddle, and Dr. Schola Matovu led a successful global learning experience for two prelicensure (Abigail Price and Sarah Robertson), one Master of Science (Nels Nichols), four Doctor of Nursing Practice (Garrett Schwanke, Daina Swamy, Kathy Wsol, and Tallya Llewelyn) and two PhD (Rachel Buchleiter and Denise Crismon) students to Rwanda in May. GOOD NOTES featured the experience in an article titled Global Learning Creates Connections in Rwanda.
RaeAnn Christensen hosted Drs. Julie Valentine, Susan Madsen, and Liliana Olvera-Arbon on Utah Insight, a weekly series from PBS Utah that examines the most pressing issues facing the state. In the episode titled Sexual Assault in Utah, members of the panel discussed the prevalence of sexual assault in Utah, ways to encourage survivor reporting of a sexual assault, resources available to survivors, ways to increase awareness throughout Utah regarding sexual assault, legislation related to sexual assault, and more.
Lara Jones interviewed Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students Micaela Besser and Tammy Dunklebarger on KRCL’s RadioACTive show about menopause management, and how, for their DNP Scholarly Project, Micaela and Tammy are developing a menopause toolkit to educate BirthCare HealthCare colleagues and primary care providers at the University of Utah Health Madsen Health Center about menopause management.
The Family Caregiving Collaborative has been at the forefront of efforts to involve Utah at the national level. The National Alliance for Caregivinglaunched the Caregiver Nation Network, connecting and uniting leaders from 10 states – including Utah – and investing in leaders’ capacity to inform state and federal policy solutions regarding family caregiving. By fostering state leadership, the Network is building a movement to transform systems to better support family caregivers and those they care for, foster peer-to-peer learning regarding caregiving policy, and ensure that family caregiving is included on national and state policy agendas. Dr. Nancy Allen can be heard speaking at minute 1:02 of a 2:12-minute video that promotes theCaregiver Nation Network.
June
Dr. Natasha Ansari published Healing the Healers: Strategies to Reduce Moral Distress in Nursing in Accelerate. The article focuses on moral distress, a significant nursing issue exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting from nurses' perceived inability to ethically support patients due to external constraints. Traditional nursing programs have inadequately prepared students for real-world ethical challenges, often focusing on test preparation rather than equipping them with self-care and stress management skills. To address this, it is essential to revise nursing curricula to include training on mindfulness, ethical competence, self-care, and effective team dynamics, ultimately enhancing nurses' resilience and improving patient care quality.
Drs. Wendy Hobson-Rohrer, Joanne Rolls, and Rebecca Wilson published How to Master Education in the Health Professions in the May 17 edition of Accelerate. They described the Master of Education in Health Professions degree program – a post-graduate program intended for clinicians who have completed a Master’s or Doctoral degree in a health profession who are either currently responsible for education or aspire to an educator or faculty role.
May
Christine Fruhauf and Dr. Kara Dassel wrote a feature article for the Age Inclusivity in Higher Education Spring 2024 newsletter. The newsletter serves as a platform for educators, administrators, scholars, and community members to share updates about how colleges and universities accommodate aging populations and create more age-diverse campuses. The article titled Integrating Age-Inclusive Priorities in Careers in Aging Activities discussed how the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) expanded its Careers in Aging initiative to a month-long campaign emphasizing the importance of gerontological education. The expansion allows for a more comprehensive integration of teaching, research, and service opportunities to broaden students' exposure to careers in aging. Supported by GSA funding, several universities, including the University of Utah, organized various activities such as age-diverse panel discussions, intergenerational events, and social gatherings with older community members to promote age inclusivity and interest in aging-focused careers.
Also, in the newsletter, Dr. Gail Towsley was congratulated for receiving a small grant award from the Gerontological Society of America Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education to support Careers in Aging Month activities, which were described in the April 8, 2024 edition of College Kudos.
In honor of International Nurses Day, Dr. Schola Matovu wrote a blog titled Leadership is a Lifelong Journey, reflecting on her identity as a nurse, a woman, and a leader, and how her leadership journey inspired her to lead with authenticity and resilience.
March
OPENPediatrics™ is an interactive digital learning platform for healthcare clinicians sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital and in collaboration with the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies. It is designed to promote the exchange of knowledge between healthcare providers around the world caring for critically ill children in all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open access, thus free to users. In a Nursing World Shared Practice Forum video titled Leveraging Research to Address Social Determinants of Health, Julie Waitt spoke with Dr. Andrea Wallace, who shared the importance of implementing social determinants of health screening in healthcare delivery, recommended non-traditional strategies and resources nurses can use to participate in evidence-based practice activities, and discussed firsthand experiences with implementing evidence-based practice in the context of improving outcomes when social determinants of health exist. Kathryn Brodie and Michele De Grazia contributed to producing the video, which is available through three sites.
Julie Kiefer, host of the podcast U Rising, interviewed Dr. Linda Edelman for the Ageism: Here is What it is and How to Avoid Engaging in it episode. Dr. Edelman discussed the perceptions of aging, ageism, and the importance of creating age-friendly communities. Similarly, Julie and Dr. Edelman wrote Ageism: What it is and How to Avoid Engaging in it for Accelerate. They reviewed the World Health Organization's definition of ageism, and discussed the impact of ageism on social isolation, health outcomes, and disparities in access and treatment. They also described strategies to address ageism and create age-friendly communities, and emphasized the importance of adopting a positive attitude towards aging, reframing language, and working towards creating inclusive, supportive environments.
February
Aaron Tallent recently interviewed Dr. Sara Bybee for an article in Cancer Discovery News titled LGBTQ+ Individuals Vulnerable to Cancer Disparities. The article highlights that LGBTQ+ individuals are more at risk of cancer and face disparities in healthcare due to minority stress and discrimination. Mental health problems and substance misuse further worsen these disparities. The article emphasizes the importance of personalized care for LGBTQ+ patients, including training for healthcare providers and collecting sexual orientation and gender identity data in electronic health records to address disparities effectively. Dr. Bybee emphasizes the need for inclusive research and clinical guidelines to ensure equitable cancer care for LGBTQ+ individuals.
Drs. Matthew Howard, Esther Chipps, and Dr. Perry Gee published The Collaborative Edge in Nursing Centered, Sigma's online resource center. The article emphasizes the pivotal role of nurse scientists in integrating research and evidence-based practice in healthcare organizations, highlighting their contributions to strategic planning, consulting, mentoring, and securing research funding. Despite facing challenges such as limited resources, ethical considerations, and diverse research demands, the authors proposed collaboration among nurse scientists across multiple health systems as a solution. Collaborative efforts offer benefits such as resource sharing, data pooling, interdisciplinary collaboration, and ethical guidance, ultimately enhancing research quality and relevance. By fostering collaboration, nurse scientists can overcome challenges, drive progress in healthcare research, and improve patient care outcomes, leading to a culture of innovation and satisfaction within the healthcare community.
Cassidy Kotobalavu, Amanda Keddington, and Mary-Jean Austria published Recipe for Success: Decreasing Burnout in Nurse Educators in Accelerate. To tackle burnout risks among educators in the Clinical Staff Education Department at the Huntsman Cancer Institute, the authors devised a method that focused on improving professional support and team culture. The recipe for implementing an improvement project for a team included four ingredients – a dedicated team, data collection tools, leadership support, and a collaborative spirit. They assessed the baseline state and investigated the problem, provided group classes and team-building activities to foster professional growth, empowered team members to take ownership, monitored progress, and refined strategies based on results. As a result, burnout scores decreased from 35% to 24%. The authors attributed the success of the project to regularly assessing and refining their strategies, which helped reduce negativity and increase engagement.
Drs. Shawna Sisler, Mandy Al-Khudairi, and Sara Hart published Rebranding “Sick Leave” to “Health Leave” in the Utah Nurse, the official publication of the Utah Nurses Association. They proposed changing terminology used in the state of Utah – renaming "sick leave" as "health leave." Drs. Sisler, Al-Khudairi, and Hart emphasized the importance of words and ideas, asserting that time and actions focused on health and healing are acts of wellness rather than sickness, that language can transform societal attitudes, organizational health cultures, and behaviors; and that terminology changes reflect commitment to holistic health and a departure from the disease-centered model traditionally used in human resources. Starting with the 2024 Utah legislative session, they encourage nurses to support legislation regarding “health leave,” asserting that nurses, informed by firsthand patient care experiences, can play a crucial role in advancing this initiative.
Dr. Lynn Reinke was featured on the Palliative Perspective Podcast, where she spoke on mentoring, taking risks, and engaging in opportunities that led to her being elected as 2024 President of the Board of Directors for the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) and for the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation (HPNF). Dr. Reinke also shared her enthusiasm for HPNA Strategic Plan, and her focus on building a strong community of hospice and palliative care nurses.
Dr. Sara Bybee published Opinion: Utah Will Only Achieve Housing Justice if We Prioritize People Over Profits in the Salt Lake Tribune. She underscores the need for a comprehensive strategy in Utah's housing policies, emphasizing housing justice that prioritizes people over profits. While acknowledging Gov. Spencer Cox's plan for 35,000 new starter homes, she recommended a multifaceted strategy, including a state-funded housing voucher program for extremely low-income households. Dr. Bybee called for addressing eviction policies that disadvantage vulnerable groups, and noted the influence of legislators involved in real estate. She stressed the urgency of changing housing policies, practices, and programs, which can prevent the negative consequences associated with forced displacement and evictions.
January
In an article titled Cancer Misinformation Puts Patients in Harm’s Way, that Brian Furlow published in The Lancet Oncology, Dr. Echo Warner was quoted saying, “Misinformation can disrupt effective cancer prevention, diagnosis, and care. But its potential to do harm does not stop there. The constant barrage of inaccurate claims and inconsistent information from different sources can be a source of anxiety and distress for individuals trying to understand a cancer diagnosis and can harm patients’ trust for and relationships with clinicians and caregivers.” The article addresses the rise of cancer misinformation, emphasizing its dangers to patients. Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo's unsupported claim linking mRNA COVID vaccines to cancer is highlighted. Cancer misinformation, often tied to political polarization, can lead patients to delay proven treatments or pursue unproven ones, increasing the risk of death. The spread of misleading claims on websites and social media, particularly from anti-vax movements, poses a significant threat. Improving communication and social media cooperation are suggested solutions, along with the need to provide education regarding critical thinking and conduct further research.
Dr. Gwen Latendresse’s Maternal Mental Health Access study, also known as the "MaMa" Study, is a prevention program designed for women who are at risk for postpartum depression. Recently the study has gained attention in news outlets.
- U of U Health pushing for more care for postpartum depression, and anxiety, an interview by Jim Spiewak from KUTV.
- When It’s More Than the Baby Blues: Help for new moms struggling with mental health, an interview with Brooke Walker, from Studio 5.
- For the Love of Mothers, an article included in the University of Utah Health 2023 Report to Our Community.
Dr. Linda Edelman was a featured guest on the U Rising podcast, Ageism: Here is What it is and How to Avoid Engaging in it. In her interview with Dr. Edelman, Julie Kiefer, associate director of science communications at University of Utah Health, explored how age stereotypes can lead to prejudice and discrimination, with a focus on internal ageism. Dr. Edelman emphasized the World Health Organization's definition of ageism and discussed its impact on social isolation, health outcomes, and healthcare access. She also described benefits of aging, the age-friendly health system, and the importance of reframing language to combat age bias in both healthcare and everyday life.
Dr. Kathi Mooney provided an interview to Brooke McCormick with the American Journal of Managed Care on Improving Patients' Quality of Life Through Technology, describing how her Symptom Care at Home and Huntsman at Home have improved the quality of life for patients with cancer. Symptom Care at Home is a patient-reported symptom platform where patients report symptoms at home daily, and receive automated self-management coaching tailored to their current symptoms' severity. This approach significantly reduced severe and moderate symptom days, increased mild and no symptom days, and decreased emergency department visits and rehospitalizations. The Huntsman at Home program offers acute-level care for symptoms that would typically lead to emergency department visits or hospitalizations. This program effectively halved emergency department visits and hospitalizations, leading to a nearly 50% reduction in costs while supporting patients at home and minimizing unplanned healthcare utilization.
The National Commission on Correctional Health Care recognized the College’s Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (JJYS) clinical practice by reprinting three blogs from University of Utah Health GOOD NOTES: Voices of U of U Health in the last three editions of its CorrectCare Extra.
- Caring for At-Risk Youth in Utah Correctional Facilities – Part 1 by Dr. Jennifer Clifton.
- Caring for At-Risk Youth in Utah Correctional Facilities – Part 2 by Dr. Elizabeth Jacobs.
- Caring for At-Risk Youth in Utah Correctional Facilities – Part 3 (Oral Health) by Anna Fuller. Via the College of Nursing’s contract, Dentists from the School of Dentistry provide oral health care to youth in correctional facilities.
October
Dr. Jen Clifton’s peers on the Board of Representatives elected her Member-At-Large to the National Commission on Correctional Health Care Governance Board.
Dr. Lee Ellington served on the Program Planning Committee for the 3rd Conference on Caregiving Research, and the Junior Investigator Post-Conference Workshop Subcommittee.
Dr. Jacob Steenblik and a team of collaborators from the Moran Eye Center and its global outreach groups performed 200 vision screenings for adults and children at a temporary clinic, which they set up at Navajo Mountain High School in Navajo Mountain, Utah, and performed seven phacoemulsification cataract surgeries in Blanding, Utah.
Simulation Center staff hosted 30 high school students from the Upward Bound program at Wasatch High School in Heber City. Bobby Cody, Henri Sasa, Debbie Boulter, Yvonne Bass, and Mandy Thomson led a tour, shared resources, and facilitated learning experiences. Brandon Patterson showed students resources, such as the Anatomage Table and virtual reality equipment and education modules, that are available at the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library. Mindy Francis helped with scheduling and arranged for students to have lunch before returning to school. Upward Bound is a college preparation program for high school students who come from low-income households, are potential first generation college students, or have a disability. The program helps students succeed in high school and prepare for college, positioning them for a successful future. Emily Nelson is the Upward Bound Advisor at Wasatch High School.
September
Dr. Mollie Cummins has been appointed to the National Advisory Council for Nursing Research (NACNR) Workgroup “Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Health: Future Directions in Nursing Science,” which is charged with recommending National Institute of Nursing Research-supported science and training concerning data science and artificial intelligence.
Dr. Liz Greene and Psychiatric Mental Health Doctor of Nursing Practice students Amber Dentino, Nancy Dorny, Jenni Gonzalez, Isaac Harmon, Jaricka Lau, Laura Linton, JT Mosier, Israel Ortiz, Kait Otero, Mark Pincock, and Cherry Steelevolunteered on the Compassion Committee for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Salt Lake City Out of the Darkness Walk on September 7, 2024. Through these walks, those affected by suicide and members of the community communicate that no one is alone and that suicide can be prevented, and raise funds for education, support, and suicide prevention.
Dr. Deanna Kepka was invited to serve as a National Mentor for the Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators at UC Davis Health.
Dr. Amy Newman, former post-doctoral fellow, was installed as president-elect of APHON, and will become president in September 2025.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) awarded a 3-year education grant to Dr. Elizabeth Howell for an interdisciplinary project titled The Utah COLLABORATE project (COLLectively Arranging and Bringing Optimized Recovery and Addiction Training and Education to the University of Utah). Faculty and staff aim to bolster interdisciplinary education about substance use disorders for health professions students, including nurse practitioner, physician assistant, and medical students, at the University of Utah. Dean Marla De Jong is a member of the Advisory Board.
On August 23, 2024, Esther Kang volunteered at Healthy Start West Valley. University of Utah Health and University Neighborhood Partners hosted the large annual health fair in collaboration with West Valley City, Granite School District, Ascent Academy West Valley, and other organizations. Residents of West Valley received free vision, dental, diabetes, and mammography screenings.
Dr. Julie Valentine was appointed as a grant reviewer for the United States Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime.
August
Dr. Deanna Kepka facilitated the Vax 2 Stop Cancer Board Retreat in Birmingham.
Dr. Deanne Kepka moderated the survivor panel at the American Cancer Society’s National Roundtable on Cervical Cancer’s Force of the Future National Meeting.
Dr. Deanne Kepka served on the American Cancer Society’s Peer Review Committee for Etiology, Screening, and Early Detection (ESED) on June 17-18, 2024.
On June 4-5, 2024, and alongside other mother-daughter pairs from across the United States, Dr. Deanne Kepka and her daughter Evelyn Traum participated in a legislative day of action in Washington, DC. The event was organized by HPV Cancers Alliance as a part of their Healthy Girls, Healthy Women 2024 initiative.
Dr. Deanne Kepka, Sharon Talboys, and Taryn Valley spent 10 days in San Lucas Tolimán, Quetzaltenango, and Guatemala City, Guatemala on behalf of the PrecCaMM (Prevention of Cervical Cancer among Mayan Women project). They hosted a community advisory board meeting and completed 11 interviews with public health officials, promotoras de salud, researchers, and advocates.
July
Dr. Mollie Cummins has been appointed to the American Academy of Nursing’s Artificial Intelligence Task Force.
Dean Marla De Jong was appointed to the University of Utah Mental Health Alliance. Using a comprehensive whole-institution approach to mental health and substance use disorder, the Mental Health Alliance is designed to create an ecosystem that provides opportunities for novel training, cutting-edge research, and innovative treatment that produce new models of care. This Alliance is intended to build mutually beneficial relationships, evaluate possible partnerships, and recommend priorities to University of Utah President Taylor Randall to achieve a common goal – a national model for mental health, hope, and healing for all.
June
Dr. Bob Wong, Melissa Black, Jesika Chavez-England, Kristan Tunks, and Lynn Dixon volunteered at the Utah Food Bank on the Juneteenth holiday.
The Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) Office of Programs to Enhance Diversity awarded a $1,800 stipend to Dr. Djin Tay. The Faculty Mentor Support Stipend is a pilot program designed to provide financial support to HCI faculty members who are actively engaged in mentoring summer trainees at the University of Utah, recognizing the role that mentorship plays in shaping the next generation of diverse leaders in cancer research. The funds are intended to support the professional development of summer trainees, and to recognize and offset the costs associated with the faculty members’ mentorship activities. By offsetting expenses, the pilot program aims to alleviate financial strain while supporting an environment that enhances mentorship. This summer, Dr. Tay and PhD student Malek Alnajar are mentoring four undergraduate students, including a Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) student, a former SPUR student, and two volunteers.
Dr. Michelle Litchman will serve as a content expert for the 2025 American Diabetes Association Standards of Care. She will specifically provide expertise on supporting diabetes care in Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. Dr. Litchman also Co-Chairs the American Diabetes Association Health Disparities Committee.
Dr. Katarina Felsted completed training to become a Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging Program Facilitator. Dr. Felsted will volunteer her time to facilitate the workshop Mind Over Matter: Healthy Bowels, Healthy Bladder at Salt Lake County Aging and Adult Services locations.
Drs. Mark Supiano, Lena Makaroun, and Katherine Supiano, representing the American Geriatrics Society, participated in a crucial initiative at the White House on June 7, 2024 to promote gun violence prevention. The number one population that dies by suicide is older, unpartnered white men with access to firearms. Those in rural and very rural communities have the highest rates of suicide of all age cohorts. More than half of all suicides are completed with firearms. This was the first time that the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention convened medical professionals – from physicians and nurses to social workers and emergency responders – to discuss public health solutions to gun violence. The event offered an unparalleled platform to spotlight proactive measures and support strategies, underscoring ongoing commitment to prevention and postvention efforts, particularly in Utah.
Lynn Dixon, Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson, and five student members of the Taylor-Swanson Lab attended the 2nd Annual Summer for A Bolder Way Forward. The primary aim of A Bolder Way Forward is to help more Utah women and girls thrive. Utah women and girls thrive when all aspects of their safety, security, health, and wellbeing are met, allowing them to explore and pursue educational, professional, civic, leadership, and other opportunities according to their interests, and to feel abundant levels of support and a sense of belonging as they do so. Dr. Taylor-Swanson Co-Chairs the Midlife Women’s Health Sub-Spoke of the Health Across the Lifespan Spoke.
May
Dr. Liz Greene and Doctor of Nursing Practice students Israel Ortiz, Amber Dentino, and JT Mosier, who are specializing in Psychiatric-Mental Health, participated in NAMIWalks Utah, an event that the National Alliance on Mental Illness sponsors to promote mental health awareness and reduce stigma.
The Behavioral Health Innovation and Dissemination Center (BHIDC) received a $15,000 gift from a local donor to fund trainee stipends. This generous donation will allow BHIDC, for the first time since its opening, to offer stipends to trainees in the fields of nursing, social work, psychiatry, and psychology. In addition, BHIDC received additional gifts to establish a mental health access fund to help cover the cost of services. In her role in development and community engagement at BHIDC, Dr. Liz Greene played a key part in securing these gifts.
Dr. Rebekah Perkins and Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson will serve as University of Utah Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) mentors. UROP provides a $1,200 stipend and educational programming for students who assist with a faculty member’s research or creative project or who carry out a project of their own under the supervision of a faculty member. Dr. Perkins will mentor Joshua Seabury on research titled Promoting Age Inclusivity to Enhance Educational Excellence within the University of Utah College of Nursing (PAI-CON). Dr. Taylor-Swanson will mentor Stephanie Quist on research titled ACUAWARE.
Dr. Djin Tay and Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson will serve as University of Utah Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) mentors. The program provides undergraduate students with an intensive 10-week research experience under the mentorship of a University of Utah faculty member. SPUR mentors are University of Utah faculty members; scholars are comprised of students from throughout the United States. Dr. Tay will mentor Megan Rose, from the University of Utah, on research titled Economic Burden of Cancer Associated with Long-Term Treatment and at End of Life, and Dr. Taylor-Swanson will mentor Marge Dalseth, from Cornell University, on research titled MENOGAP: Engaging in Community-Led Development and Testing a Group Medical Visit Intervention.
Dr. Sara Hart was elected to the Senate Committee on Academic Freedom and Faculty Rights, where she will serve for a three-year term starting June 16, 2024. The committee is responsible for addressing issues related to academic freedom, faculty rights, and academic grievances in higher education. Its main duties include staying informed on the most important controversies regarding academic freedom and faculty rights in higher education, identifying and examining problems of academic freedom and faculty rights at the University of Utah, and providing an annual report to the Senate on these matters.
Dr. Lauri Linder was elected to the Senate Faculty Review Standards Committee, where she will serve a four-year term starting June 16, 2024. The committee advises the Senate and University administration regarding Regulations and practices for regular, periodic reviews of University faculty members. Acting on behalf of the Senate, the Committee reviews and approves Statements that describe the University’s systems for reviewing individual faculty members.
Dean Marla De Jong was elected by the Council of Academic Deans (CAD) to the Academic Senate for a two-year term beginning May 15, 2024. The Academic Senate is a legislative body where the major stakeholders at the University – faculty, students, and administrators – work together in setting educational policy and fulfilling the University’s three-part mission of teaching, research, and service. The Academic Senate plays an integral part in the shared governance of the University. More specifically, the Academic Senate has governing authority in all matters of educational policy, including the requirements for admissions, degrees, diplomas, curricular matters, and the creation of colleges, academic departments, interdisciplinary programs, Centers, and Institutes. The Senate also participates in and provides input on decisions relating to the general operations of the University, including budget decisions and administrative appointments.
Friends of the National Institute of Nursing Research selected Dr. Sara Bybee and Dr. Julie Valentine to serve as Ambassadors. Ambassadors commit to ongoing contact with and education of Congressional members and staff regarding the importance of nursing research and funding for the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR). They also serve as a resource in supporting NINR’s mission at regional nursing research conferences, and with local policymakers and members of the media to enhance their understanding of the impact of NINR’s intramural and extramural research.
Dr. Kara Dassel was selected as one of three volunteer delegates from Utah to attend the Alzheimer’s Association's Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM) Advocacy Forum in Washington, DC. During meetings with staff members who work with Senators Lee and Romney, and Representatives Curtis, Moore, and Maloy, she, as a citizen scientist, discussed her support of renewal legislation related to Alzheimer’s research and caregiver support funding.
Dr. Schola Matovu was appointed to serve as a member of the American Nurses Association Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) National Advisory Committee. She also mentors MFP Fellows.
Dr. Schola Matovu was appointed to serve on the Selection Committee for WomenLift Health.
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing reappointed Dean Marla De Jong to its Government Affairs Committee for a second term.
The Graduate School acknowledged Dr. Tek Kilgore's valuable service as an internal reviewer for the Graduate Council academic program review of the Physician Assistant Program. He made a vital and substantial contribution to the review, and, most meaningfully, to the quality of education and the overall academic excellence of the University of Utah. The Graduate School much appreciated Dr. Kilgore’s dedicated time and efforts.
Dean Marla De Jong was appointed to the Search Committee for the Senior Vice President for Health Sciences. This will be a national search open to qualified candidates from within and outside the University of Utah community.
April
Angie Fenton was appointed Graduate Nursing Student Academy Liaison for the University of Utah.
Dr. Julie Gee and Dr. Jenneth Doria were invited to serve on the Conference Planning Committee for the Transcultural Nursing Society’s 50th Annual Conference, which will be held in Salt Lake City on October 23-26, 2024. The conference theme is Envision the Future, Honor the Past: A Half-Century of Advancement in Transcultural Practice, Education, Research, and Administration.
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) released a caregiving report titled Policies and Practices for Supporting Family Caregivers Working in Science, Engineering, and Medicine, which addresses the under-supported and stigmatized issue of caregiving, and provides leaders in academia and government with evidence-based guidance on how to implement policies and programs to support the retention, re-entry, and advancement of students and professionals working in science, engineering, and medicine who have family caregiving responsibilities. In March 2023, Dr. Djin Tay presented Emotional and Health Impacts of End-of-Life Caregiving and Bereavement: Implications for Family Caregivers in Academia and STEM at the Policies and Practices for Supporting Family Caregivers Working in Science, Engineering, and Medicine: Symposium 2. Dr. Tay and other presenters provided expert guidance to an expert committee of NASEM who wrote the report.
March
Dr. Rebekah Perkins was selected to serve as Advisor for the Alpha Chi Chapter of Sigma Phi Omega!
Dr. Schola Matovu was elected to serve a 3-year term on the Western Institute of Nursing’s Nominating Committee.
Dean Marla De Jong was appointed to the University’s Operational Excellence Deans Taskforce. In an effort to modernize and enhance operations, University of Utah leaders are considering new shared service models and administrative structures. The taskforce will serve as a platform for gathering feedback, addressing challenges, aligning academic objectives, collaborating across academic units, and exploring opportunities for improvement.
Angie Fenton was appointed Graduate Nursing Student Academy Liaison for the University of Utah.
Dr. Julie Gee and Dr. Jenneth Doria were invited to serve on the Conference Planning Committee for the Transcultural Nursing Society’s 50th Annual Conference, which will be held in Salt Lake City on October 23-26, 2024. The conference theme is Envision the Future, Honor the Past: A Half-Century of Advancement in Transcultural Practice, Education, Research, and Administration.
Angie Fenton has been selected as a member of the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses Governmental Affairs Strategic Work Team (SWT). The Governmental Affairs SWT monitors and reviews federal and state laws, regulations, and administrative actions affecting perianesthesia nursing and its practice. This position is a one-year term and includes serving as a liaison for local chapters.
Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson co-leads the Menopause Study Group at White Pine Circle. Group members meet monthly and discuss difficult cases and current research on menopause. With more than 70 members, it is one of the largest study groups in White Pine Circle.
February
Amanda Keddington gave a guest lecture titled Stop the Bleed at the Career and Technical Education program in the Salt Lake School District. The lecture was intended for high school juniors pursuing a career in health science. Amanda partnered with Jamie Troyer, the U Health Trauma Education Outreach & Injury Prevention Coordinator, who provided materials for the class. It was a great experience for Amanda to share her knowledge and help students learn about this important topic.
On February 9, 2024, Dr. John Nerges spoke to the students at Jordan High School about careers in healthcare and nursing. Mr. Jack Hyer sent the following message: “John came and spoke to our Latinos in Action class at Jordan High School today. He delivered an engaging presentation on his experience in his careers in the military and in nursing. The students were engaged and asked lots of questions about his experiences, and he was able to give great answers in response. There was a great discussion on college, programs offered, careers, etc. It was a great community connection with our high school for the University of Utah, and we would gladly welcome him back.”
The Utah Nurses Association held Nurses Day at the Legislature 2024 on February 9, 2024. Speaking as nurses and not on behalf of the University of Utah, faculty summarized legislation. Schedules permitting, those who sponsored the Bills joined the conversation.
- Dr. Zoe Robbins summarized HB 378 First Responder Mental Health Services (Representative Ryan Wilcox)
- Dr. Teresa Garrett summarized HB 58 International Licensing Amendments (Representative A. Cory Maloy)
- Dean Marla De Jong summarized HB 261 Equal Opportunity Initiatives (Representative Katy Hall)
Drs. Diane Chapman, Mandy Al-Khudairi, Zoe Robbins, and Doctor of Nursing Practice students, Lisa Bell and Hailey Sommerfield, attended the 2024 AANP Health Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. Utah was formally recognized for its recent move to 'green,' meaning that Utah is a full-practice authority state in which nurse practitioners may practice to the full extent of their experience and education. The group met with staff in Senator Mitt Romney and Senator Mike Lee's offices, as well as district representatives.
January
Dr. Lee Ellington has been elected to represent the College of Nursing on the Academic Senate through May 15, 2024.
Funded by a College of Nursing Global Health grant, Drs. Deanna Kepka, Lisa Taylor-Swanson, and Ivette Lopez traveled to Puerto Rico in December 2023. Their objective was to establish connections and gain insights into how their expertise could enhance women's health outcomes on the island. They are establishing relationships with faculty at the University of Puerto Rico, including the College of Nursing, the Centro Comprensivo de Cancer, and the University Sagrado Corazón. In addition, they are developing a community-academic relationship with Pro Familias. They will pilot test Sin Reglas (‘without periods, without limits’), which is MENOGAP in Spanish, and which Community Health Workers will deliver.
Dr. Caroline Stephens – representing the Utah C-Pops (Caregiving Population Science) Group, including Dr. Eli Iacob, Dr. Michael Hollingshaus, Dr. Rebecca Utz, Dr. Djin Tay, Dr. Erin Bouldin, Dr. Ken Smith, Dr. Amy Cizik, Rebecca Goodwin, Pamela Barrientos, and Dr. Katherine Ornstein – has been invited to showcase innovative Utah Population Database end-of-life caregiving work to Dr. Susan Gregurick, the Director of the National Institutes of Health Office of Data Science Strategy.
Kudos from 2023
For the past 75 years, the College of Nursing has unified and inspired educators, scientists, clinicians, staff, and students to design, lead, and achieve improvements for the well-being of all. Mindy Francis led work to create a special College of Nursing exhibit that is on display on the first floor atrium of the J. Willard Marriott Library through October 9, 2023, as well as a digital exhibit. During hours in which the library is open to the public, the exhibit enables visitors to experience the evolution of the College through captivating images, from past and present. The following people contributed to designing, preparing, and publicizing the exhibit:
- Mary Wheeler and Miriam Lovin
- J. Willard Marriott Library faculty and staff, including Special Collections – Dallas Alder, Allison Allred, Gabriell Barker, Scott Bigler, Heidi Brett, Sara Davis, Ian Godfrey, Alex Goff, and Sadaf Rahimi
- Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library staff – Bryan Hull, Carmin Smoot, Peter Strohmeyer, Mike Thelin, and Elaine Thornton
- Vianney Alcala
- Debbie Boulter
- College of Nursing Professor Emeritus Dr. Beth Vaughan Cole
- Katie Cummock (editor)
- Sonja Jensen
- Ben Jones
- DeAnna Lynch
- Carrie Radmall
- Jacque Scheider
- Exhibit Contributors – Dr. Beth Vaughan Cole, doctor of nursing practice student McKenna Craig, prelicensure students Emily Izazaga and Jennifer Paxton, Dr. John Nerges, Carrie Pike, Caroline Twitchell on behalf of the late Rear Admiral Maxine Conder, Dean Marla De Jong, the College of Nursing Simulation Center, and Student Services
The College of Nursing held several events to celebrate its 75th Anniversary.
- Psychiatric Mental Health Reunion
- College of Nursing Simulation Center Open House
- 75th Anniversary Gala
- Laser Drone Show
- Half Century Society Induction & Alumni Award Luncheon
- Homecoming Alumni Tailgate Led by Miriam Lovin, Mindy Francis, and Mary Wheeler, many persons from the College of Nursing, University of Utah, University of Utah Health, and the community planned and carried out these events.
College of Nursing
- Yvonne Bass, Will Biesinger, Debbie Boulter, Ann Butt, Bobby Cody, Beth Cole, Terese Cracroft, Lynn Dixon, Kenzie Fong, Adryenne Huo, Trisha Jensen, President, Sherri Kerney, Shelli King , Mike McIntosh, Lee Moss, Henri Sasa , Deidre Schoenfeld, Mandy Thomson, Annie Williams, Eren Yaman , Dean Marla De Jong.
University of Utah
- Brooke Abel, Assistant Director of Major Gifts, University of Utah Advancement, and University of Utah Athletics, Dallan Alder, J. Willard Marriott Library, Allison Allred, J. Willard Marriott Library, Jeff Bagley, Chief Creative Officer, University Marketing & Communications, Cate Baker, Private Events Coordinator, Ken Garff University Club, Scott Bigler, J. Willard Marriott Library, Michael Bigler, J. Willard Marriott Library, Joe Borgenicht, Senior Director, Strategic Communications, University of Utah Health, Kris Bosman, Chief Alumni Relations Officer, University of Utah Office of Alumni Relations, Heidi Brett, J. Willard Marriott Library, Sara Davis, J. Willard Marriott Library, Kendall Eisenberg, Events Manager, Rice-Eccles Stadium, Kellie Esters, Senior Executive Director of Advancement, University of Utah Health, Curt Garner, Poll Sound, Ian Godrey, J. Willard Marriott Library, Steve Griffin, Contract & Assignment Photography, Zack Gutierrez, Tech Services Manager, Rice-Eccles Stadium, Jeff Hanson, Executive Producer/Writer, University Marketing & Communications, Hillary Hettich, Account Executive/Copywriter, University Marketing & Communications, Ali Jackson, Event Sales Director, Ken Garff University Club, Kristan Jacobsen, Contract & Assignment Photography, Aaron Lovell, Associate Director, Marketing, University of Utah Health, Keaten McDonald, Associate Director of Events, Rice-Eccles Stadium, Cory Nelson, Senior Advancement Director, Alumni Engagement, University of Utah Office of Alumni Relations, Mary Neville, Advancement Officer, School of Dentistry, Eric Nhem, Executive Assistant, School of Dentistry, Open Sky Productions, Drone Company, Jessica Peterson, Senior Strategic Communications Manager, University of Utah Health, Lala Phunkang, Director of Marketing & Sales, Development, Sadaf Rahimi, J. Willard Marriott Library, James Swensen, Skymail, Carmin Smoot, Digital Publishing Coordinator, Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, Anna Tibbitts, Director of Advancement, College of Health, Wesley Thomas, Owner, YUMI, Elaine Thorton, Assistant Director for the History of Health Sciences Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, Aaron White, Director, Stadium and Arena Events, Rice-Eccles Stadium, Cayley Wintch, Special Events Coordinator, Thomas S. Monson Center Generous Sponsors of the Gala and Laser Drone Show, Annette Cumming, Cumming Foundation, Claire Dumke-Ryberg and Steve Ryberg, Tim and Candace Dee.
December
The Family Caregiving Collaborative hosted its 2nd annual forum titled United for Those Who Care: Caregiver and Clinician Mental Health Forum on December 6. There was a special morning session for mental health clinicians in training; the afternoon session was open to the public. More than 140 attendees participated and learned from the following distinguished presenters:
- Christine Crawford –Director of Medical Student Education and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine; adult, child, and adolescent psychiatrist who practices at the Boston Medical Center Child & Adolescent Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic
- Glen Kreiner –Chair of the Department of Management and L.S. Skaggs Presidential Chair of Business Ethics at the University of Utah; member of the national leadership team for Stop Stigma Together
- Utah State Senators Karen Kwan and Jen Plumb, Utah State Representative Steve Eliason, and former Utah State Senator Brian Shiozawa, and
- Most importantly, family caregiver panelists regarding the needs of family caregivers of persons with a mental health condition.
The Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI) and Behavioral Health Innovation and Dissemination Center (BHIDC) co-sponsored the event, along with community partner, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)-Utah. Program planning committee members included Dr. Lee Ellington (Chair), Dr. Lynn Reinke (Co-Chair), Dr. Liz Green (leader and presenter for the training session), Christine Moua (Event Coordinator), James Ashworth (HMHI), Brian Baucom (BHIDC),and Robin Holcomb (NAMI-Utah).Miriam Lovinand Mindy Francisalso supported the forum.
November
Those who planned and produced the Gamma Rho Chapter of Sigma induction ceremony included: Dr. Julie Gee(President), Dr. Frances Johnson, Dr. Cheryl Armstrong, Dr. John Nerges, Dr. Rebekah Perkins, Dr. Kelly Mansfield, Dr. Sue Chase-Cantarini, Dr. Anna Alder, Amanda Keddington, Dr. Shawna Sisler, and Bronwyn Himes. Dean Marla De Jong delivered opening remarks regarding Sigma’s theme –Be Bold. Dr. Nanci McLeskey delivered the keynote address.
October
Dr. Ally Spolsdoff, along with Mikayla Dalley and Annastasia Beller from Student Services, coordinated and organized a successful Halloween Movie Night event for Nursing Early Assurance Program (NEAP) students. Students enjoyed watching Hocus Pocus.
September
Dr. Jen Clifton, Morgan West, and Dr.Katie Davis participated in the Faculty Wellness Kickoff event on August29, 2023 at the J. Willard Marriott Library. Sponsored by the Office of Faculty and the Faculty Club, the kickoff highlighted programs that promote all aspects of faculty wellness, including affinity groups, exercise and physical wellness opportunities, mental and emotional resources, campus recreation and clubs, and campus leisure resources. College of Nursing faculty and staff took blood pressures and completed other health checks.
Dr. Jessica Ellis and Dr. Erin Cole planned and facilitated a soiree for Nurse-Midwifery and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner students, which was held on August 25, 2023. The event featured food, fun, and bonding, enabling three cohorts of students to meet each other and faculty associated with these tracks.
August
Caring Connections was the designated charity for the Annual Larkin Charity Classic Golf Tournament.The Larkin family presented proceeds of $15,000 to Caring Connections. The Larkin Mortuary has generously supported Caring Connections for more than a decade.Dr. Kathie Supiano, Adrienne Bott, Laura Bradbury, Anna Fetzer, Lynn Dixon, Miriam Lovin, Mindy Francis, and Mary Wheeler facilitated a successful event.
The 2023 Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Boot Camp was held August 3-5 at the College of Nursing (CON) Simulation Center.
- Carly Bonfiglio, CON Simulation Educator, worked last year with Andy Smith, MD, and Liz Quigley, MD, to create theBoot Camp, and revised it for this year. Andy and Liz are both Pediatric Critical Care Medicine (PCCM) attending at Primary Children’s Hospital. This team also collaborated with Vinay Nadkarni, MD,a Professor and Endowed Chair in Critical Care Medicine at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
- The CON is one off our hosts nationwide for the bootcamp. In both classroom and simulation settings, the regional boot camps aim to provide collaborative training and educational opportunities for first-yearPCCM fellows.
- First-year fellows attended the boot camp with two of their Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship Program Chair/Directors, who helped with classroom and simulation facilitation. Fellows came from Vanderbilt Medical Center(Nashville, TN), Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital (Grand Rapids, MI), Children’s Hospital and Medical Center (Omaha, NE), University of MinneapolisMedical Center(Minneapolis, MN), Phoenix Children’sHospital(Phoenix, AZ), Oregon Health & Science University Doernbecher Children’s Hospital (Portland, OR),Oklahoma Children’s Hospital (Oklahoma City, OK),and University of TexasSouthwestern Medical Center(Dallas, TX).
- Faculty and staff facilitated simulation scenarios, which included difficult airway, pediatric advanced life support, shock, and traumatic brain injury. These scenarios required much preparation and set-up. Faculty and staff ran each scenario 3-4 times back-to-back, requiring resetting and trouble shootingalong the way.
- Carly enlisted Pediatric Intensive Care Unit colleagues to participate in scenarios, adding realism and opportunities to practice interprofessional communication.
- Members of the Simulation Team–Carly Bonfiglio, Debbie Boulter, Sherri Kerney, Yvonne Bass, Lori Hanson, Bobby Cody,Mandy Thomson, and Dr. Ann Butt–worked hard to prepare for the 3-day event, gather and set up equipment, use moulage to enhance realism for participants, and ensure that it ran smoothly.
July
The Utah Simulation Coalition (USC) and the College of Nursing Simulation Center offered a Simulation Facilitator Course on July 14-15, 2023. The course provided opportunities for eight new simulation facilitators to learn and implement best practices, includinghow to build a simulation scenario, use simulation resources, practice psychological safety, and learn valuable skills in moulage and debriefing. Yvonne Bass, Lori Hanson, Kristy Gauthier (USC Secretary), and Dr. Ann Butt(USC President-Elect) planned the course, taught content, and facilitated simulation scenarios.
Dr. Valerie Flattes and Aarohi Drabu recently planned and held the annual Nursing Summer Camp on June 20-23, 2023 for 17 middle school and high school youth. These youth expressed interest in becoming a nurse, and came from groups that have been historically marginalized, underrepresented, or excluded in nursing.
The idea was to inspire the campers to consider a nursing career, inform them about nursing specialties that they did not know existed, and introduce them to the student experience at the University of Utah. Attendees met with College of Nursing faculty to learn about the profession of nursing; met with nursing advisors from College of Nursing Student Services and admissions advisors from the University of Utah Office of Admissions; listened to alumni describe their pathway to nursing and experience as a nursing student; actively participated in three hands-on activities in the College of Nursing Simulation Center–the highlight of the camp; met with representatives from affinity groups; and toured the College of Nursing building, Kahlert Village, Carolyn and Kem Gardner Commons, A. Ray Olpin Student Union, Huntsman Cancer Institute, Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, and other areas of campus. Campers’ parents attended a dinner, toured the College of Nursing Simulation Center, and learned about a student’s pathway to nursing and experience as a nursing student, preparation for college, the admissions process, financial aid, and more.
This camp could not have been possible without the support and contribution of the following people, and Dr. Flattes and Aarohi much appreciate their help.
College of Nursing Simulation Center
- Yvonne Bass
- Debbie Boulter
- Dr.Ann Butt
- Lori Hanson
- Sherri Kerney
- Mandy Thomson
- Gracie
Panelists
- Dr. Cristi Creal
- Dr. Mollie Cummins
- Dean Marla De Jong
- Dr. Katarina Friberg Felsted
- Dr. Youjeong Kang
- Kristen Mahoney
- Yumi Malik(alumni)
- Dr. John Nerges
- Carrie Radmall
- Danielle Rubi (alumni)
- Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson
- Dr. Josh Wall
- Dr. Rebecca Wilson
Faculty and Staff Volunteers
- Will Biesinger
- Lynn Dixon
- Dr. Sara Hart
- Amanda Keddington
- Megan Whittaker
Administrative Support
- Vianney Alcala
- Dr. Amanda Al-Khudairi
- Rafael Briones
- Emilee Cluff
- Rachel Hamilton
- Ana Hernandez-Liquin
- Sonja Jensen
- Shelli King
- Miriam Lovin
- Henri Sasa
- Deidre Schoenfeld
- Dr. Gillian Tufts
Student Volunteers
- Samantha Bolton
- Alexis Chappell
- Ruby Cook
- Jordan Williams
- Shae Wright
The following University of Utah entities supported the camp:
- Center for Equity and Student Belonging
- Campus Tours•Commuter Services
- Housing & Residential Education
- Huntsman Cancer Institute
- Office of Admissions
- Spencer S. EcclesHealth Sciences Librar
- Youth Education
The University of Utah Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Office provided financial support for the Nursing Summer Camp, which was greatly appreciated. Parents and campers provided positive feedback about the Nursing Summer Camp. For example:
- “Thank you for everything! My child had an amazing time and really has opened her eyes to the medical field, nursing in particular. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience for her.”
- “At the Nursing camp, I made many friends, learned so many things and truly enjoyed myself. First,the SIM Lab was so engaging. I loved the team so much. My favorite College info session was when Alex told us how to get into college. Lastly, my counselors really made me feel special and included. This camp made me curious to go and explore more nursingoptions. I cannot wait to pursue my dreams and maybe even come back to be a counselor here in the future. Thank you to all the staff and professors.”
June
On May 11-12, 2023, the grant team for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) funded Utah Rural Opioid Healthcare Consortium – Collaborative Care Model (UROHC-CCM): Building Interprofessional and Community-based Substance Use Disorder Recovery Teams in East Central Utah held their first student summit on the Utah State University Eastern campus in Price, UT. College of Nursing members of the UROHC-CCM team include Dr. Linda Edelman, Megan McClure, Christopher Hernandez, Dr. Zoe Robbins, Dr. Larry Garrett, and Dr. Brenda Luther. The keynote speaker was Rev. Michelle Mathis, cofounder and Executive Director of Olive Branch Ministry. Rev. Mathis is an expert in creating faith-based community initiatives in North Carolina and worldwide. Many community leaders provided presentations and group work:
- Association for Utah Community Health (AUCH) • Castleview Hospital’s Bridge Program
- Utah Support Advocates for Recovery Awareness (USARA)
- Mountain Plains Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network
- Utah State University Tribal and Rural Opioid Initiative (TROI)
- University of Utah Division of Public Health
- Utah State University Health Extension: Advocacy, Research & Teaching (HEART)
Student attendees provided positive feedback about the event:
- “I learned how to change my view on SUD (substance use disorders) and that I had some bias I was not aware of. I look forward to applying topics to my own experiences.”
- “The summit provided me incredible content and taught me so much about SUD, harm reduction, and struggles that are frequently faced.”
- “Very informative for me to hear the ‘Voices of Recovery’! I learned about resources I can bring into my practice.”
Kristy Gauthier and Dr. Ann Butt attended INACSL23 – the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning annual conference – in Providence, RI on June 14-17, 2023. The conference theme was Imagining the Future of Simulation.
The College of Nursing Lamp of Learning ceremony was held on May 25, 2023. The ceremony is a tradition in which we recognize incoming prelicensure students and acknowledge their decision to enter the profession of nursing. Mikayla Dalley – Student Services Academic Advisor – planned and directed the ceremony. The Spring 2023 pre-licensure cohort and their invited family and friends met in the Student Union Ballroom for a meaningful evening that included hearing from Dr. Sharifa Al-Qaaydeh, Lisa Barry, Dean Marla De Jong, Dr. Valerie Flattes, Abbey Hafen, and Dr. Melody Krahulec. Staff members Vianney Alcala, Mindy Francis, Sonja Jensen, Ben Jones, Faye Leapai, and Miriam Lovin; and College Student Council leaders Anna Eldred, Ariana Marshall, and Lauren Russell supported Mikayla and the event.
Caring Connections team members Dr. Kathie Supiano, Adrienne Bott, Laura Bradbury, Anna Fetzer, and Kimberly Ponce Gonzalez recently held their annual Seeds of Remembrance event for the community. This year’s theme was “Just Keep Swimming: Lighthearted Lessons in Grief.” The event was supported by Dean Marla De Jong, Systems and Technology – Cole Wandler, and Office of Advancement – Mindy Francis from the College of Nursing, as well as by the Caring Connections Advisory Board, Larkin Mortuary, The Rose Shop, and Ruby Snap Cookies. The featured guest speakers were Anita Coyle and Mel Shore, creators of the podcast Widow We Do Now? Musical performances were provided by Cori Connors, Mark Robinette, and Mel Shore.
May
Many planned and carried out the College of Nursing Lūʻau, enabling faculty, staff, students, preceptors, members of the Dean’s Advancement Board, alumni, and friends of the College to come together to kick off the College’s 75thanniversary festivities, celebrate the end of the academic year, thank preceptors, celebrate Nurses Week, and socialize. Special thanks to Miriam Lovin, Mindy Francis, Mary Wheeler, Eden Bennett, Deidre Schoenfeld, Vianney Alcala, Karen Fuller, Henri Sasa, Janzell and Ben Tutor, Mary Neville, Eric Nehm, Anna Tibbitts, Karen Bennett, Lynn Nguyen, Ashlee Rauzon, Claire Martinez, Kendall Eisenberg, Malialole Entertainment, and Meiers Catering.
April
The Gamma Rho(University of Utah) and Nu Nu(Weber State University) chapters of Sigma, and the Weber State University Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC), in collaboration with the Cold War Medal Foundation and the Golden Spike Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, hosted Major General (Retired) Dr. Mari Eder, author of The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line, on April 3, 2023, at the College of Nursing. Dr. Eder shared stories of 15 inspiring and heroic civilian and military women whose actions during World War II paved the way for women to expand their roles–today and for future generations. Major General (Retired) Eder presented the Utah Cold War Victory Medal to Colonel (Retired) Dr. John Nerges, and Colonel(retired) Dean Marla De Jong. Mandi Keddington, Kelly Mansfield,Dr. Frances Johnson, Dr. Cheryl Armstrong, Dr. Rebekah Perkins, and Dr. Julie Gee were members of the Gamma Rho Planning Committee.
March
The Gamma Rho Chapter of Sigmaheld “Springboard to Success,” an annual eventfor pre-licensure nursing students.Keynote speaker, Dr. Perry Gee, presented Promoting Nurses' Joy and Wellness. Faculty members Dr. Rebekah Perkins and Tamara Ekker, alumni Rachelle Peltier and Jadea Hopes, and teaching assistantsAbbey Hafen and Ryanne Neville offered breakout sessions, includingNCLEX Review, New Registered NurseExperience Panel, andProfessional Growth and Development. Many CON faculty and staff, including Mandi Keddington, Dr. Julie Gee,Dr. Sue Chase-Cantarini, Dr. Frances Johnson, Kelly Mansfield,Dr. Rebekah Perkins, Dr. Shawna Sisler, Lisa Barry, all Gamma Rho board members, and Dean Marla De Jong planned for, hosted, and supported this successful event.
January
The College’s Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)-fundedNurse Education, Practice, Quality, and Retention (NEPQR) program, directed by Dr. Linda Edelman, sponsored the seminar Quality Competency-basedNursing Education:Benchmarking for Success. Attendees learned competency-based education assessment strategies from American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) experts, and networked with peers.The seminar included the following presentations:
- Update on the 2021 AACN Essentials Implementation: What’s Happening Across the Country; Susan Corbridge, PhD, APRN, FAANP, FCCP, FAAN, and Chief Essentials Program Officer at AACN.
- What is Competency-Based Education?Jacqui McMillian-Bohler, PhD, CNM, CNE, and Director of the Institute for Educational Excellence at Duke University School of Nursing.
- Guiding Principles of CBE Assessment Strategies Across Settings of Care; Joan Stanley, PhD, NP, FAANP, FAAN, and Chief Academic Officer at AACN.
Attendees also participated in a tabletop exercise that focused on benchmarking the 10 domains that comprise The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education, allowing them to set priorities and ask “burning questions” toAACN experts. In a combined effort, nursing faculty and staff from the University of Utah, Brigham Young University, Southern Utah University, and Westminster College planned the event. CON members who planned and supported the event included Dr. Linda Edelman, Harper Vander Hoek, Megan McClure, Christopher Hernandez, Hannah Moerk, Jacquie Telonidis, Mitchell Holmes, Dr. Melody Krahulec, Dr. Brenda Luther, Dr. Larry Garrett, Dr. Sharifa Al-Qaaydeh, Dr. Teresa Garrett, Dr. Gwen Latendresse, Dr. Sue Cantarini, Dr. Rebecca Wilson, Dr. Jennifer Macali, and Dean Marla De Jong.
The College of Nursing Lamp of Learning ceremony was held on January 23, 2023. The ceremony is a tradition in which we recognize incoming pre-licensure students and acknowledge their decision to enter the profession of nursing. Mikayla Dalley –Student Services Academic Advisor –planned and directed the ceremony. The Spring 2023 pre-licensure cohort and their invited family and friends met in the Student Union Ballroom for a meaningful evening that included hearing from Dean Marla De Jong, Dr. Sharifa Al-Qaaydeh, Dr. Valerie Flattes,Lisa Barry,Dr. Cara Wolf, and Dr. Melody Krahulec. Staff members Vianney Alcala, Mindy Francis,Ben Jones, Faye Leapai, Miriam Lovin, Kristen Mahoney, and Marissa Smith; and College Student Council leaders Anna Eldred, Autumn Hadley, and Ariana Marshall supported Mikayla and the event.
December
Dr. Julie Valentine has been appointed as the Ida May "Dotty" Barnes, R.N. and D. Keith Barnes, M.D. Presidential Endowed Chair.
The Presidential Scholar Award recognizes the extraordinary academic accomplishments and promise of associate professor faculty members, providing them with financial support to advance their research and teaching. Dr. Nancy Allen has been selected from an exceptional cadre of nominees from Colleges and Schools across the university for this impressive distinction. She will be recognized as a Presidential Scholar for three academic years: 2023-2024, 2024-2025, and 2025-2026.
The Department of Family and Preventive Medicine awarded a $40,000 F. Marion Bishop Grant to Drs. Sharon Talboys (PI), Jennifer Coombs (Co-I) and Deanna Kepka (Co-I) to study prevention of cervical cancer in Guatemala. The team recently completed a 10-day trip to San Lucas Toliman, Guatemala to build local partnerships, experience cultural learning activities, and meet with key public health, medical, and community leaders to improve cervical cancer prevention and control among indigenous communities.
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing Graduate Nursing Student Academy (GNSA) recognized Amanda Keddington as an Emerging Leader. Emerging leaders are students who demonstrate excellence in their graduate program and excitement for their nursing practice or research work, and who have the potential to greatly contribute to health care. Recognized as future leaders in health care, emerging leaders are featured in the GNSA Bulletin.
November
The George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center had a Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accreditation site visit for the Primary Care and Mental Health tracks of its post-graduate Nurse Practitioner Residency. Dr. Gillian Tufts, Dr. Tek Kilgore, and Dr. Sheila Deyette partnered with VA colleagues, advising about the structure and operation of the residency, recommending curriculum, contributing to residency activities, helping write the Self-Study Report, and meeting with members of the CCNE team. The evaluators reported that the VA’s Nurse Practitioner Residency Program met CCNE Standards I, II, III, and IV. During the exit meeting, CCNE evaluators provided a positive report, emphasizing evidence of a strong VA-College of Nursing academic partnership.
At its annual induction ceremony, the Gamma Rho Chapter of Sigma presented awards to College of Nursing faculty.
- Excellence in Leadership – Dr. Linda Hofmann
- Excellence in Mentorship – Dr. Rebekah Perkins
- Excellence in Education – Dr. Shawna Sisler
- Excellence in Research – Dr. Djin Tay
- Excellence in Clinical Practice – Dr. Cara Wolf
- Early Nurse Innovator – Dr. Anna Alder
- Excellence in Scholarship – Dr. Sara Simonson
Mandi Keddington has been selected as a Graduate Nursing Student Academy (GNSA) Advocacy Leader by the American Academy of Colleges of Nursing. As she represents the state of Utah in this role, Mandi will develop skills to engage in the advocacy process to advance priority nursing education initiatives.
Dr. Jennifer Macali was appointed to the Utah Acupuncture Licensing Board for a 4-year term, which began on October 10, 2023.
Dr. Katie Davis and Morgan West led the Flu Immunization Team. Student volunteers included Cassie Reyes, Samantha Scott (Allmacher),Hampton Butler, Isabel Barrera, Jennie Wilson, Paige Beno, Lexie Taylor-Allred, Emma Vernon, Tristan Smart, Brenna Hardy, Tehya Abrahams, Sean Robinson, Dema AL Qassy, Marina Howser, Madi Young, Nicole Halenkamp, Madison Blake, Colton Larsen, Katie Ercanbrack, Sage Migon, Jessie Beecroft, Tessa Cowley, Molly Sugrue, Eve Eversole, Sarah Robertson, Claire Pokorny, Alina Zhivkovich, Maren Speckhard, Jillian Phillips, Lily Prentice, Macy Wilkinson, Junwen Lai, Katherine Sardoni, Shawn Darrington, and Lindsey Vaillancourt. Staff and faculty volunteers included Donnie Benson, Nicole Wells, Dr. Jennifer Clifton, Dr. Theresa Garrett, Dr. Brenda Luther,Dr. Amanda Al-Khudairi, Dr. Sue Chase-Cantarini, Dr. Sharifa Al-Qaaydeh, Dr. Jennifer Hamilton, and Dr. Michelle Litchman. The immunization team organized and held 14 clinics around campus, including Employee Appreciation Day, and administered 1,795 flu shots. Including flu shots they administered at the RedMed Employee Health Clinic, they immunized 1,965 employees.
During October 2023 the RedMed Employee Health Clinic team – Dr. Katie Davis, Morgan West, Dr. Lyndsay Wixom, Dr. Carrie Huntsman-Jones, and Dr. Josh Twitchell – had a three times higher provider utilization rate than in October 2022, while earning a Net Promoter Score of 100, the highest score possible. Net Promotor Score is a metric regarding how likely people are to recommend the clinic to others. The average score for the health care industry is 58. Patients provided the following feedback:
- Everyone was friendly and knowledgeable.
- Service was quick, professional, and friendly. Very happy with the healthcare provided and glad I got to show a med student something interesting.
- Very clear explanation during the procedure. Loved the environment.
- Everything was free. The nurses were very accommodating and made me feel super comfortable. Very quick, and totally painless even though it was my first-time getting stitches and I was quite nervous
- He was so professional and showed empathy.
The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) awarded Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education fellow status to Dr. Katarina Friberg Felsted. Fellow status – the highest class of membership within GSA – acknowledges outstanding and continuing work in the field of gerontology, and carries the distinction of FAGHE. As one of two FAGHE fellows selected worldwide this year, Katarina will be formally recognized at the annual scientific meeting, which will be held November 8-12, 2023, in Tampa, FL.
Dr. Sara Bybee received the 2023 Carroll L. Estes Rising Star Award. Conferred by the Social Research, Policy, and Practice (SRPP) Section of the Gerontological Society of America (GSA), the award acknowledges outstanding early career contributions in social research, policy, and practice. The award was established in 2009 and honors Carroll L. Estes, a distinguished gerontological researcher, tireless advocate for older persons, former SRPP section chair, and former GSA president.
The American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) will present Leadership Awards during its 2023 Annual Symposium on November 12, 2023 in New Orleans, LA. Recipients being recognized for outstanding volunteer service advancing the vision, mission, and goals of AMIA 25x5 to reduce clinician documentation burden include Dr. Elizabeth Sloss, Instrumental Contributor and Champion, and Dr. Victoria Tiase, Policy Workstream Lead.
Dr. Jennifer Clifton was awarded the Excellence in Practice award from Alpha Chapter of Sigma, her home chapter.
Dr. Deanna Kepka and her team at Huntsman Cancer Institute received honorable mention for the Carol Friedman Excellence in Comprehensive Cancer Control Award for their Utah Cancer Action Network project titled Using Community-based Methods and Vaccine Registry Data to Improve HPV Vaccination Receipt in the Era of COVID-19. Sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the award was established in 2011 to honor Dr. Carol Friedman for her exemplary leadership, outstanding mentorship, and extraordinary dedication and contributions to comprehensive cancer control.
University of Utah Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion selected Jacqueline Kent-Marvick to receive the 2023 Inclusive Excellence Award: Student. Jacqueline was recognized for her contributions and leadership at the Inclusive Excellence Awards Ceremony, which was part of the annual MEDiversity Week, on October 26, 2023.
October
Dr. John Nerges has earned Nurse Executive, Advanced certification (NEA-BC®) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). “The ANCC Nurse Executive Advanced board certification examination is a competency-based examination that provides a valid and reliable assessment of the entry level knowledge and skills of the nurses with system-wide or organization-wide influence. Typically, these nurses are accountable for multiple groups of nurses and may be accountable for non-nurse personnel and operations. They focus, in part, on strategy, high-level finance, resource management, and system integration. They make higher-level decisions and serve as external representatives of the organization.”
University of Utah Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion selected Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson to receive the 2023 Leadership in Inclusive Excellence Award: Faculty. The selection committee was very impressed by Dr. Taylor-Swanson’s collaboration with and service to University of Utah faculty, staff, students, and community. Her support and commitment to inclusion and equity promote and enhance a culture of excellence and innovation across University of Utah Health. Dr. Taylor-Swanson will be recognized for her contributions and leadership at the Inclusive Excellence Awards Ceremony, which is part of the annual MEDiversity Week, on October 26, 2023.
The National Commission on Correctional Health Care’s (NCCHC) Young Professionals Committee selected Dr. Cara Wolf to receive the NCCHC Young Professional Award. Presented at the opening ceremony of the National Conference on Correctional Health Care, the award recognizes new and upcoming leaders in the correctional health care field. Dr. Wolf was selected as the best representative of an outstanding correctional health care professional who leads by example, inspires professional growth, and commits to maintain quality health care. In addition, Dr. Wolf was invited to speak in a video about careers in correctional health care, and serve on the Young Professionals Committee, beginning January 1, 2024.
September
Dr. Sara Bybee was accepted into the 2023-2024 Utah Health Equity Leadership & Mentoring (U-HELM) program. U-HELM provides mentoring and leadership development opportunities to junior faculty members and postdoctoral scholars from underrepresented populations in the health sciences or involved in health equity research and practice. A new cohort of approximately 14 U-HELM fellows is selected annually through an application process. U-HELM fellows complete a yearlong curriculum of monthly seminars and networking events that focus on traditional academic career development as well as topics related to cultural identity and challenges of systemic racism. In addition, fellows are matched with a senior-level faculty mentor to address issues of leadership and cultural identity.
August
Dr. Catherine Elmore attended the National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS) and the National Study of Caregiving (NSOC) workshop from July 31 – August 1, 2023 hosted by the Michigan Center for the Demography of Aging at the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan. During the 3-day virtual workshop, NHATS/NSOC experts, including College of Nursing Visiting Scholar Dr. Katherine Ornstein, provided one-on-one mentoring to Dr. Elmore. By the end of the workshop, Dr. Elmore had created a complete dataset, and defined an analytic sample that she will use to advance understanding of the physical and mental health of caregivers who live at a distance from the care recipient.
Dr. Deanna Kepka was accepted into the inaugural cohort for the Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) LEAD Program. The Leadership, Excellence, Advancement, and Development (LEAD) program advances the leadership culture at HCI. During the 11-week program, participants will gain a deep understanding of HCI’s mission, vision, values, and complexity; and learn how to better promote HCI’s mission. The program will foster a leadership culture centered around equity, diversity and inclusion, stewardship, sponsorship, wellness, and talent development. Through the program, participants will hone and strategically apply leadership competencies to cultivate excellence and promote a united effort.
Faculty who teach NURS 3410 Acute Care Nursing Practicum participated in an all-day course orientation. Kirsten Schmutz presented the Canvas page for the critical care and specialty rotation. Kirsten’s Canvas page was noted as among the best in the College of Nursing. Jane Price commented, “This is an excellent example of an accessible Canvas page using the College of Nursing page template. It contains just relevant information in clear, easy-to-digest chunks. The formatting works well on phones and tablets and is completely user-friendly! Kirsten did it 100% on her own, so you can also! I love this page, Kirsten.” Kirsten and all NURS 3410 faculty are striving to deliver high-quality education.
Academic Promotions:
- Based on a formal review of her accomplishments, Melissa Black was promoted to the academic rank of Assistant Professor (Clinical) in the College of Nursing, effective July 1, 2023.
- Based on a formal review of her accomplishments, Dr. Amanda Al-Khudairi was promoted to the academic rank of Associate Professor (Clinical) in the College of Nursing, effective July 1, 2023.
- Based on a formal review of her accomplishments, Dr. Cheryl Armstrong was promoted to the academic rank of Associate Professor (Clinical) in the College of Nursing, effective July 1, 2023.
- Based on a formal review of her accomplishments, Dr. Erin Cole was promoted to the academic rank of Associate Professor (Clinical) in the College of Nursing, effective July 1, 2023.
- Based on a formal review of his accomplishments, Dr. Bob Wong was promoted to the academic rank of Research Professor in the College of Nursing, effective July 1, 2023.
- Based on a formal review of her accomplishments, Dr. Jennifer Clifton was promoted to the academic rank of Professor (Clinical) in the College of Nursing, effective July 1, 2023.
- Based on a formal review of her accomplishments, Dr. Katarina Friberg-Felsted was promoted to the academic rank of Professor (Clinical) in the College of Nursing, effective July 1, 2023.
Colleague Becky Sunde recognized Denise Reeves on Pulse for Making a Difference, writing "Thanks for teaching our mega class today – couldn't have done it without you and the other amazing teammates! :)" An instructor with the Clinical Staff Education Department at University of Utah Health, Denise taught the Advanced Endorsement course to third year pediatric residents from the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine. The course is part of the American Academy of Pediatrics and American Heart Association’s Neonatal Resuscitation Program, which equips healthcare providers and teams with an evidence-based, effective approach for care of newborns.
"Dr. Lyndsay Wixom was generous with her time, gave a thorough exam, and took the time to ask questions. I felt understood and like she genuinely cared about my appointment. The meds she prescribed gave me a lot of relief. She heard my concerns without judgment and put my mind at ease."
"Dr. Lyndsay Wixom was incredible to me. She was kind and considerate and provided compassionate care while still matching my joking energy. She heard my concerns, and her recommendations/prescriptions helped me enormously."
"Dr. Josh Twitchell had a good professional manner and offered helpful information. Since RedMed is an employee health service, I'm very likely to tell my colleagues that I had a positive experience there."
Dr. Carolyn Scheese was awarded the Reed M. Gardner Award for Faculty Excellence for 2023. An integral member of the informatics team within the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine’s Department of Biomedical Informatics, and of the Nursing Informatics specialty track within the College of Nursing’s Master’s Program, Dr. Scheese is a role model for incoming and current Master’s students, and has demonstrated substantial impact as a teacher and mentor. Students in the Department of Biomedical Informatics and Nursing Informatics specialty track created this award to acknowledge the achievements of faculty members in the areas of teaching, mentoring, and service to the department. The award is given annually after a competitive nomination and decision process supervised by a committee of students. The late Dr. Reed M. Gardner was Emeritus Professor and previous Chair of the Department of Biomedical Informatics. A noted national leader in biomedical informatics, his primary academic and research interests were broad and groundbreaking, including hospital informatics systems, computerized medical decision-making, computerization of critical care, automation of clinical processes, medical informatics education, and public health informatics. He was one of the principal developers and evaluators of the medical expert system known as HELP (Health Evaluation through Logical Processing), and served as co-director of medical computing at LDS, Cottonwood, and Alta View Hospitals.
Dr. Ann Butt has accepted the position of Co-Director of Simulation Based Experiential Learning, reporting to Dr. Wendy Hobson-Rohrer, Associate Vice President for Health Sciences Education. In this role, which complements her role as Executive Director of Simulation and Experiential Learning in the College of Nursing, Dr. Butt will help plan and direct the Center for Interprofessional Simulation-Based Experiential Learning: Key responsibilities include, but are not limited, to:
- Defining and directing the strategic vision and mission for simulation and experiential learning.
- Providing health professional and simulation expertise in developing and designing simulation activities to support U Health’s professional education curriculum, and enable students to achieve professional competencies.
- Creating effective teamwork by leading, managing, training, and engaging with faculty, staff, and students.
- Liaising with faculty, advisors, administrators, and staff from Health Sciences colleges and schools, main campus, and community partners.
- Directing and leading special interdisciplinary projects, and participating on teams and committees that have an impact on the overall operation, strategic direction, and success of the Office.
Dr. Anna Alder completed a 5-day Evidence Based Practice Immersion Course – a foundational course for leading evidence-based practice and evidence-based quality improvement in practice and academia. The Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for Evidence-based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare offers the course to leaders, educators, and clinicians.
Dr. Sara Bybee was selected for the 2023 cohort of the Compass Leadership and Management Training and Mentoring Program. The NIH-funded program provides researchers with the training and mentoring that will help them be intentional about managing scientific projects, writing grant applications and papers, supervising people, and addressing other topics that will help them successfully launch their careers.
July
The University of the Philippines Nursing Alumni Association International, Inc. (UPNAAI) has adjudged Dr. Jenneth Doria as the 2023 Julita Villaruel Sotejo Medallion of Honor Recipient. Chosen by peers, this is the highest recognition UPNAAI awards to alumni who embody the ideal espoused by Dean Sotejo. As the awardee, Dr. Doria will be the keynote speaker at the 44th Annual UPNAAI Convention in Garden Grove, CA on August 25, 2023.
Dr. Josh Wall has been selected to receive the 2023 Journal of Emergency Nursing Reviewer of the Year Award. Dr. Wall will be formally recognized as the recipient of this award at the Emergency Nursing 2023 Conference in San Diego, CA on September 21-23, 2023.
At a recent American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) meeting in Washington, D.C., Dr. Mollie Cummins was recognized for four years of service on AACN’s Health Policy Advisory Council.
Angie Fenton earned the Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) credential, which the National League for Nursing’s (NLN) Academic Nurse Educator Certification Program administers. NLN created this academic nurse educator certification to establish nursing education as a specialty area of practice and create a means for faculty to demonstrate their expertise in this role. Angie Fenton met eligibility criteria for certification and passed a 130-question examination.
Dr. ElLois Bailey completed an intensive, year-long Integrative Psychiatry Fellowship Program and passed an exam, demonstrating competency in program material. Integrative Psychiatric treatment focuses on resolving the root causes of mental illness with evidence-based natural and pharmaceutical interventions – including ketamine, nutritional, psychedelic, and lifestyle-behavioral interventions – to treat psychiatric conditions.
Utah Coaching and Advancement Network (UCAN) administrators invited Dr. Sheila Deyette to participate in the Mid-Career Coaching Program. The Mid-Career Coaching Program provides coaching to University of Utah Health mid-career faculty to facilitate professional growth, career reinvention, and access to leadership roles. The program has three components: Senior Leadership Coaching, Peer Coaching, and Leadership Interviews. The Program pairs a senior faculty member in a coaching capacity with a mid-career faculty member to complete a systematic process of assessment and career planning over a three- to four-month period.
Upon the recommendations of colleagues and the dean of the College of Nursing, the University of Utah Board of Trustees designated Dr. Margaret Allen as Assistant Professor (Clinical) Emeritus, effective July 19, 2022.
Based on a formal review of her accomplishments, Dr. Lauri Linder was promoted to the academic rank of Full Professor in the College of Nursing, effective July 1, 2023.
Based on a formal review of her accomplishments, Dr. Michelle Litchman was promoted to the academic rank of Associate Professor and awarded tenure in the College of Nursing, effective July 1, 2023.
Based on a formal review of his accomplishments, Dr. Xiaoming Sheng was awarded tenure in the College of Nursing, effective July 1, 2023.
Based on a formal review of her accomplishments, Dr. Katherine Supiano was promoted to the academic rank of Full Professor in the College of Nursing, effective July 1, 2023.
Based on a formal review of her accomplishments, Dr. Gail Towsley was promoted to the academic rank of Full Professor in the College of Nursing, effective July 1, 2023.
June
Dr. Kara Dassel was selected as a fellow in the 2023-2024 Class of the Dementia Palliative Care Clinical Trials Training Program (Dementia PCCT). Participation will be partially virtual and partially on-site in North Carolina, and includes a $1,400 travel award. The training directly addresses national priorities for dementia research and is grounded on the NIH Stage Model with a strong focus on research rigor, mechanisms, implementation, and scalability. Participants will develop competence in planning, designing, and executing randomized clinical trials in persons with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias.
Dr. Shawna Sisler was accepted into the Physician Well-being Director course via WellMD & WellPhD at Stanford. The WellMD & WellPhD Center offers this comprehensive six-week virtual leadership educational series designed to empower leaders within organizations and hospitals to create positive change at the local level. The training is centered around the Stanford Model of Professional Fulfillment, which serves as a guide for fostering a culture of wellness. Participants will:
- Learn about factors that contribute to provider well-being, and gain a deep understanding of the various elements that influence the well-being of healthcare professionals.
- Explore translational research in organizational science by learning about the latest research findings in organizational science that focus on strategies and practices that promote professional fulfillment.
- Learn how to apply meaningful and practical frameworks to address and track wellness culture, practice efficiency, and personal resilience; and how to systematically approach improving overall well-being within the workplace.
- Gain appreciation for the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in workplace well-being, and learn how diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging contribute to overall professional fulfillment of healthcare providers.
Kirsten Schmutz passed her oral and written examinations, defended her proposal titled Barriers and Strategies to Patient Participation in Early Mobility in the CVICU, and has been recommended for PhD Candidacy. Kirsten’s dissertation committee members are Dr. Andrea Wallace (Co-Chair), Dr. Alycia Bristol (Co-Chair), Haley Bento, Jorie Butler, and Dr. Ann Butt.
Kirsten Schmutz is a clinical instructor in Nursing 3410 Acute Care Nursing Practicum, the second-semester clinical practicum for prelicensure students. Like all programs, clinical placements are tight, especially in the Salt Lake Valley. Placements for Summer Semester are unusually tight. On short notice, Kirsten designed and implemented an “Alternative Clinical Day.” Instead of missing a clinical day, students meet with a clinical instructor for an hour and present topics, using a flipped classroom approach. In the second hour, clinical and content experts present about topics such as respiratory therapy, aviation medicine, and intravenous access. The day ends with students meeting with their clinical groups for post-conference and debriefing, facilitating continuity. Course Lead Dr. John Nerges wrote, “Kirsten’s vision turned a difficult situation into an exceptional learning experience for prelicensure students. Kirsten’s Alternative Clinical Day idea and implementation showed us how to think outside the classroom box.”
Dr. John Nerges wrote, “I want to take a moment to recognize four members of the search committee. Like most committees, the work ebbs and flows. However, the search committee business is booming and has been for months. Search Committee members Dr. Bob Wong, Dr. Jenneth Doria, Dr. Rebekah Perkins, and Dr. Sheila Deyette have gone above and beyond to make sure the College of Nursing hires and inspires great candidates. In addition to screening applicants, the search committee is responsible to sell our organization to the candidates, as candidates interview us as much as we interview them. Their efforts to improve our diversity and inclusion are stellar. Thank you for all you do.”
May
Dr. Rebekah Perkins will serve as an Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) mentor to third semester
prelicensure nursing student, Michaella Lawson, who was selected as a Summer 2023 UROP Scholar. Under Dr. Perkins'
mentorship, Michaella will complete a supplementary project to Drs. Jacqueline Eaton, Katarina Friberg-Felsted, Rebekah
Perkins, and Kara Dassel's College of Nursing Excellence in Education-funded project titled Promoting Age Inclusivity to
Enhance Educational Excellence within the University of Utah College of Nursing. Michaella will conduct focus groups and collect qualitative data to understand the lived experience and perceived barriers that non-traditional-aged nursing students (those 24 years and older) face during their nursing program and at the University
Dr. Carrie Huntsman-Jones earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, specializing in Population Health Leadership, from New Mexico State University.
The Salt Lake Tribune recognized the 2023 Utah Top Nurses, including Althea Martinez – College of Nursing staff member and Lead Nurse at the Mill Creek Youth Center. Althea oversees the medical needs of the youth who are in custody for criminal offenses.College of Nursing alumna Lynette Clements –Nurse Manager for Infusion Services at Intermountain Medical Center, Alta View, Riverton, Heber, and Park City Hospitals –also was recognized.
Brett Peterson, Director of the Utah Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services, wrote “Thank you CoN for the AMAZING partnership! We are so blessed to have y’all in the work with us!” Brett tweeted about a ceremony during which he thanked registered nurses Althea Martinez and Amy Miller for their excellent work at the Mill Creek Youth Center in Ogden.
Twelve staff and faculty received a College of Nursing 2022-2023 Excellence Award! These individuals continually go above and beyond, contributing to the CON’s reputation for excellence.
- Staff Service Excellence Award: Kimberly Brown, Valois Feneziani, Shelli King, Heather McKenzie, Jane Price, and Cole Wandler
- Faculty Excellence in Research and Scholarship Award: Dr. Alycia Bristol
- Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award: Dr. Diane Chapman
- Faculty Excellence in Service Award: Dr. Schola Matovu
- Excellence in University Health Partnership Award: Dr. Zoe Robbins
- Faculty Practice Award: Dr. Tom Rowley
- Faculty Mentoring Award: Dr. Katherine Sward
U.S. News & World Report ranks Doctor of Nursing Practice programs. The College of Nursing is ranked #18 (tied; #12 among publics) among 169 ranked schools, and is the only ranked Doctor of Nursing Practice program in Utah. A #18 ranking is particularly noteworthy given that the College was ranked #25 last year.
A student who completed NURS 5905 Clinical Physiology praised course instructor, Angie Fenton.
- “Just finished the final. I can finally breathe now… But I wanted to tell you all thanks for an excellent course. It was the best online class I've taken: extremely organized, PowerPoint lectures and accompanying manuals were very helpful, the textbook was great, links to additional videos for modules were very helpful, and I really appreciated the midterm and final reviews, as well as the opportunity to learn from my mistakes on the quizzes. The study guides were a great way to learn as well. Thank you all for being very approachable and responsive. I loved the personal stories and experiences shared in test reviews – they helped as well. Thank you!”
April
Dr. Jia-Wen Guo will travel to Taiwan to accept the Annual Outstanding Alumni Award from the National Tainan Junior College of
Nursing (NTJCN). The award ceremony will occur during the college’s 70 th Anniversary on May 27, 2023.
The American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNM) provides annual benchmarking of midwifery practices across the United States. Best practices highlight the top three practices in each category based on the volume of births per year. For calendar year 2021, ACNM recognized BirthCare HealthCare for being one of the top three practices for breastfeeding rate at 48 hours and 6 weeks postpartum, intact perineum rate, and spontaneous vaginal birth rate. The practice also earned the “Triple Aim” distinction, which recognizes practices that meet the Institute for Healthcare Improvement “Triple Aim” of improving the patient experience, reducing cost of care, and improving the health of populations. For ACNM, this is demonstrated by high breastfeeding rates, low preterm birth and cesarean rates, and reporting fiscal variables. These achievements were a result of the combined efforts of Dr. Erin Cole, Dr. Cristina Creal, Dr. Jessica Ellis, Dr. Katie Ward, Dr. Karlie Porter Masaga, Emily duBois Hollander, Dr. Erminia Martinez, Carlie Naval, Julie King, Claudia Gerard, Dr. Jocelyn Yale, Abigail Rizk, Dr. Paige Miller, Dr. Isabelle Armstrong, Dr. Christina Whiting, Dr. Danica Loveridge, Dr. Naima Mohamed, Christina Elmore, and Dr. Susanna Cohen.
CON providers and staff, Carrie Huntsman-Jones, Dr. Lyndsay Wixom, Dr. Joshua Twitchell, and Dr. Katie Davis, and
Patient Care Coordinator Morgan West received the following accolades for their work at the RedMed Employee Health Clinic:
- “Easy to get in and great care! Awesome employee benefit!”
- “The staff at the clinic were very positive, kind, and very understanding. I was nervous because of my situation, but the staff
put me to ease. They answered my questions and treated me like a person.” - “Great experience. It was easy to schedule a visit. The clinic was conveniently located. The staff was friendly, attentive, and
explained everything thoroughly.” - “Redmed and their team of providers are the best. Prompt, friendly, caring, and knowledgeable.”
- “I received great attention, and was treated with a lot of respect and kindness”
- “It was a positive environment. I loved the decorations, the staff, and how easy it was to set an appointment. I also enjoyed
working with the student nurse.”
The University of Utah Academy of Health Science Educators selected Dr. Timothy Farrell, Dr. Linda Edelman, and Dr. Kara
Dassel to receive the 2023 Interprofessional Educational Team Award on behalf of the Utah Geriatrics Education Consortium
(UGEC). The UGEC is a Health Resources and Services Administration funded Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program that
aims “to improve health outcomes for older adults by developing a healthcare workforce that maximizes patient and family
engagement, and by integrating geriatrics and primary care.” The UGEC interprofessional faculty team provides health professions students positive exposure to geriatrics and gerontology through training programs and activities that generate knowledge and enhance skills. Most programs are developed by interprofessional faculty and staff teams, and are appropriate for students from any health profession program. Programs include online courses or modules and interprofessional education courses. Activities include individual mentoring and graduate student advising.
Dr. Rebekah Perkins was selected as a Career Champion of the Year. Her nomination included the following comment:
“Rebekah has taken the time to help me identify my career passions and goals. She has guided me toward developing a plan of
action to achieve those goals. Rebekah has provided me with the necessary support and guidance to succeed as a student and in my future nursing career.”
Dr. Barbara Wilson, Professor Emeritus, was selected as a Career Champion of the Year. Her nomination included the following
comment: “Dr. Barbara Wilson has gone above and beyond to support me with my career development. She cultivated my interest in becoming a nurse scientist and helped me receive an adjunct academic appointment at the College of Nursing. Her investment in me continues to positively impact health systems and nursing knowledge.
The NURS 3410 Acute Care Nursing Practicum teaching team – Dr. John Nerges, Anna Alder, Chris Sneddon, Dr. Will Hull,
Kirsten Schmutz, Jesika England, and Brittany Petersen – innovatively supported student learning in the midst of last week’s
epic snowstorm. In light of dangerous driving conditions, faculty made the difficult decision to cancel in-hospital clinical
experiences. Under the leadership of Dr. John Nerges, the team launched a plan to recapture some lost clinical time. Each
faculty member identified a topic on which they could quickly develop and present a 1-hour teaching session. During 3-hour Zoom sessions held on Tuesday and Wednesday, students met with their assigned faculty member for a 1-hour clinical conference. During the next two hours, students attended presentations of their choice from among the following topics: respiratory physiology, adult sepsis, pediatric sepsis, hypotension, cardiac care, and emergency nursing. Kudos to the teaching team for creating meaningful learning opportunities for their students on what easily could have been lost clinical days.
Dr. Sara Bybee was accepted to the Natural History Museum of Utah Science Communication Fellows Program. The program
provides training to scientists and researchers to improve their science communication, especially in an informal science education setting. Fellows build their capacity for science communication by participating in four professional development workshops as well as three Natural History Museum of Utah public programs. The Science Communication Fellows Program operates in partnership with Portal to the Public, as a National Science Foundation funded program.
Dr. Lauri Linder was selected as the recipient of the 2023 Outstanding Undergraduate Research (OUR) Mentor Award and will be honored at the OUR Awards Ceremony on April 3, 2023, at 10:30 AM. The award criteria included record of sustained commitment to undergraduate research mentoring, active participation in research-related activities on campus, and positive contributions to the research and teaching culture of the Department, College, and University.
Sydney Gilliland, Dr. Lauri Linder’s mentee, will receive the 2023 Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award at the annual OUR Awards Ceremony on April 3, 2023. The award criteria included record of sustained commitment to developing research skills and knowledge under the supervision of a faculty mentor, evidence of independent and critical thinking, active participation in research-related activities on campus, and positive contributions to the research culture of the Department, College, and University.
May
The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) presented the Preceptor Gold Star Award, a competitive national honor bestowed upon one recipient annually, to Dr. Heidi Vawdrey.
March
Dr. Janice Morse is one of 10 University of Utah scientists listed in the world’s top 2% rankings for citations, according to the Scientific Index 2023
University President Dr. Taylor Randall appointed Dr. Debra Penney as Associate Professor (Clinical) Emeritus. Since her start at the College of Nursing in 2001, Dr. Penneymade sustained and impactful contributions to the nursing profession, the University of Utah, and the College of Nursing. Throughout her 43-year nursing career, her work informed and shaped nursing education, global health, health care for indigenous people and refugees, policy, research and scholarship, and interdisciplinary clinical practice.
February
Dr. Catherine Staes has been appointed Professor (Clinical) Emeritus in the College of Nursing, effective March 1, 2023.
Dr. Sheila Deyette – “Dear Dr. D., You were the right therapist for me. I’d been in therapy many times over the years, but this time was different. Who could have imagined where I would have ended up had it not been for the work we did together? I am finally truly me. I finally am whom I was meant to be. It proves it’s never too late to become whole. Thank you so much for helping me free myself from my internal prison. Hugs. (age 76).
Dr. Sara Hart achieved certification as a VTS@Work® Facilitator! Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) is a research-based methodology for facilitating discussions about complex, ambiguous materials, and is designed to deepen attentiveness, curiosity, critical thinking, self-awareness, and mutual appreciation within a group. The VTS@Work® program teaches persons to connect research and theory with cutting-edge topics from organizational behavior, metacognition, leadership and team development, inclusion and equity, patient care and/or user experience, innovation, and more. VTS@Work® Co-Founders commended Dr. Hart for deeply engaged reflective listening. “We are especially impressed by how you adeptly maintained a psychologically safe space. You are particularly skilled at creating and holding that space with warmth yet without judgment, one of the most difficult challenges of applying these techniques and mindsets in the workplace. Bravo!”
The College of Nursing is ranked #22 in National Institutes of Health funding to colleges of nursing. $4,059,547 in new funding during 2022 moved the College from #28 in 2021 to #22 in 2022. We commend our hard-working and innovative scientists, their collaborators and team members, and the amazing Emma Eccles Jones Nursing Research Center staff who support them.
Dr. Jia-Wen Guo was the College of Nursing’s Clean Air Champion in January. She uses public transportation five days per week. To make commuting easier, Jia-Wen uses the Utah Transit Authority’s GoRide and Transit apps to track bus and TRAX schedules.
The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) presented the HIMSS Most Influential Women in Health IT Award to adjunct assistant professor Dr. Victoria Tiase.
Dr. Valerie Flattes was interviewed for the EDI Leadership Series.
Dr. Jennifer Hamilton was present at Wasatch Canyons when a “code blue” was called for a person who experienced a life-threatening health emergency that required staff to immediately begin resuscitative measures. A person who was present sent the following email, praising Dr. Hamilton for her role during the emergency situation.
“Hello Jenny, I wanted to reach out and thank you for the effort you put into helping the pt and the caregivers yesterday on the Adol Day Treatment Unit. I talked with Jen Robins at length about the incident, and she kept coming back to how supportive and helpful you were. ‘If Jenny was not there, it would have just been me and one other RN, and I would have felt very alone in the decision making.’ I think that rings true to how your role is appreciated on these units. So, thank you for providing an extra layer of support and positivity to a difficult situation.”
January
Beginning this fall, Dr. Sara Hart and other illustrious faculty from across the United States will teach a continuing medical education course titled Training our Eyes, Minds and Hearts: Visual Thinking Strategies for Health Care Professionals at Harvard Medical School. The course will teach healthcare professionals about facilitating and applying Visual Thinking Strategies techniques and mindsets in classrooms, meetings, clinics, and hospitals. The course may sound familiar to those who previously attended Division of Medical Ethics and Humanities events at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts.
U.S. News & World Report ranks online Master’s in Nursing programs. The College of Nursing now is ranked #24 (tied) among 185 ranked schools, and is the highest-ranked nursing Master’s program in Utah. High praise for leaders, faculty, staff, and preceptors who direct and support the MS program, and those who prepared and submitted data to U.S. News & World Report! A #24 ranking is particularly noteworthy given that the College was ranked #38 last year.
Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson recently completed the first onsite training of a competitively awarded fellowship at the University of Technology SydneyAustralian Research Centre in Complementary and Integrative Medicine(ARCCIM).ARCCIM is leading an extensive program of empirical research focused upon a wide range of substantive issues around complementary and integrative medicine use and practice in Australia and internationally. As one of 12 international fellows, and one of two from theUnited States, who is mentored by senior faculty, she will lead several data-based manuscripts, and co-author an international state of the science paper in 2023. The ARCCIM Fellowship is a 4-year appointment, and funds annual international in-person training ($20,000 award).
Saskia Prince, administrator at Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (JJYS)recognized Alex Hanson, Nurse Manager, and Drs. Tom Rowley and JenniferClifton. “I see you and CoN as an integral part of our team, and although you're officially contractors, you are a part of our JJYS family!!Your leadership, support, professionalism, and drive with the medical piece of our EHR (electronic health record) implementation has been invaluable and is so greatly appreciated. I know this is a HUGE lift for nursing...I'm so grateful Alex, Tom, and Jen are part of our team!”
Kristy Gauthier achieved certification as a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator®(CHSE®)by meeting eligibility criteria and passing a 115-question exam. TheSociety for Simulation in Health care offers CHCS certification, noting that certification improves healthcare simulation education through the standardization and identification of best practices; strengthens patient safety efforts through support of simulation modalities; strengthens organizational, community, and learner confidence in the quality of education; recognizes expertise in simulation above and beyond domain expertise; provides external validation and recognition of individual educator knowledge, skills, and abilities; strengthens organizational, community, and learner confidence in the quality of education; garners local support, resources, and commitment; fosters a feedback loop between education and practice; encourages performance improvement and knowledge expansion of the individual educator; and provides a competitive edge in the community, program offerings, and grant funding
November
The Donaghue Foundation awarded a $192,938 grant to Dr. Caroline Stephens for her study titled Population Science Informs Rural Nursing Home (NH) Resident & Caregiver Health Initiatives. Team members include Drs. Linda Edelman, Djin Tay, Rebecca Utz, and Mike Hollingshaus. Funded from January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, the team will use their Utah C-PopS cohort, derived from the Utah Population Database, to examine how rural NH resident characteristics and the availability of first-degree family affect end of life healthcare utilization and outcomes, and how caring for a rural NH resident impacts subsequent family health. In consultation and collaboration with Comagine Health – their key partner and Utah’s Quality Improvement Organization – and an Advisory Board, comprised of rural community-based clinical, industry, and state policy leaders, the team will use research findings to develop, refine, and disseminate infographics and palliative care training materials for rural older adults and their families, rural NHs, primary care practices, and hospitals in Utah and other rural states – such as Idaho, New Mexico, Nevada, and Oregon – within Comagine’s Network. Additional dissemination efforts will take place within the Utah Geriatric Education Consortium’s established interprofessional rural primary care and long-term-care workforce development programs, as well as via regional, state, and national conferences.
PhD student Natasha Ansari received a research grant from the Gamma Rho Chapter of Sigma to help fund her dissertation research titled Moral Distress, Resilience, and Team Dynamics in Nursing: A Mixed Methods Study. Dr. Kathie Supiano is Chair of Natasha’s Dissertation Committee.
Dr. Shawna Sisler, Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson, Dr. Katarina Friberg Felsted, Dr. Jennifer Macali, and Dr. Jennifer Clifton received a $1,000 University of Utah Wellness Seed Grant to develop and implement an innovative workshop about integrative health for CON faculty, staff, and students. The College of Nursing Wellness Committee is introducing an immersive workshop series on Interdisciplinary Integrative Health (IIH) and its role in modern healthcare and self-care. The series will be offered monthly, blending discussions and experiential curricula. Each month, a different modality will be explored in full – examining its evidence-base, treatment considerations, legal/ethical concerns in healthcare practice, and ending with an immersive experience. The College will partner with the Osher Center and its affiliates to bring in groundbreaking research and efforts in the greater UHealth Community within the IIH space.
September
Multiple Principal Investigators Drs. Jonathan Michael Dean, Jamie Dwyer, Dr. Katherine Sward, and Kevin Watt received a $2,081,355 supplement to their National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences grant for their project titled HEAL (Helping to End Addiction Long-term) ERN (Effectiveness Research Network): Data Coordinating Resource Center. The University of Utah Data Coordinating Center is serving as the data coordinating center for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) HEAL Initiative, HEAL ERN studies. The team will use the additional funding to conduct two new multi-center trials regarding managing sickle cell pain. In addition, Dr. Sward will lead collaborative work with the NIH on the HEAL Common Data Elements (CDE) Program, and Dr. Jia-Wen Guo will contribute as Co-Investigator. CDE are standardized data representations for trial data, and support data sharing and re-use.
August
The Utah Department of Health and Human Services increased funding to Caring Connections from $67,000 to $107,000 to address grief literacy and foster compassionate communities in which all citizens support persons experiencing loss and bereavement.
Dr. Mollie Cummins received an additional $99,775 for her subcontract from Weill Medical College of Cornell University. These funds extend the project Researching COVID to Enhance Recovery (RECOVER) Initiative until October 31, 2023.
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s (AACN) The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education (2021) emphasizes competency-based education, and focuses on the concepts of clinical judgment, communication, compassionate care, ethics, social determinants of health, evidence-based practice, health policy, and diversity, equity and inclusion. The College of Nursing Excellence in Education (CONExEd) initiative awarded Intramural Scholarship Award funding to two teams who will integrate some of these concepts into College of Nursing course curriculum.
- Dr. Sue Chase-Cantarini (team lead), Dr. Jenneth Doria, Lisa Barry, and Dr. Rebekah Perkins received $21,600 for their project titled Integration and Evaluation of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity throughout the RN-BS Program. The team will advance diversity, equity, and inclusive design within the Registered Nurse to Baccalaureate Nurse (RN-BS) curriculum. Following AACN’s Guiding Principles for Competency-Based Education and Assessment, the team will map current content to 40 sub-competencies that pertain to diversity, equity, and inclusion; develop new learning activities that will enable students to achieve applicable sub-competencies; and evaluate redesigned activities across domains of learning and spheres of care. The goal is for students to demonstrate mastery of knowledge skills and attitudes toward health equity, diversity, equity, inclusion, and social determinants of health.
- Dr. Melody Krahulec (team lead), Dr. Will Hull, Dr. Sharifa Al-Qaaydeh, and Dr. Josh Wall received $18,740 for their project titled Integrating CBE Assessment Strategies through Unfolding Case Studies across Sequential Nursing Courses. The team will identify three common concepts that span the three Clinical Management (CM) courses, and generate a series of formative and summative assessments, utilizing video-based unfolding case studies. Faculty will scaffold the case studies from basic to advanced and tailor across settings, use standardized patients and confederates to play the patient and nurse, and integrate multiple sources of patient data. The goal is that this type of learning will enable prelicensure students to develop clinical reasoning and clinical judgement skills leveled across three courses with multiple contexts.
July
Dr. Gwen Latendresse (program director) received a $2,600,000 Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Advanced Nursing Education Workforce (ANEW) grant. Faculty collaborators include Dr. Diane Chapman, Dr. Jessica Ellis, and Dr. Valerie Flattes. Somer Aly is Program Manager. During the 4-year project, the team will support Primary Care track Doctor of Nursing Practice students who live and work in rural and urban underserved communities, help build out the network of clinical preceptors (this benefits College of Nursing students, whether they’re enrolled in the ANEW traineeship or not), and continue to collaborate with Utah Area Health Education Centers, the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, and other partners.
Dr. Michelle Litchman received a $450,000 G08 Information Resource Grant to Reduce Health Disparities from the National Library of Medicine. During the 3-year project titled Improving Access to Diabetes Information for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Populations, she will create a culturally relevant website that contains information about diabetes in American Sign Language. Team members include Dr. Kathy Sward, Dr. Eli Iacob, and Karissa Mirus, Project Manager.
Dr. Linda Edelman and the Utah Geriatric Education Consortium team received supplemental funding of $116,333 for their HRSA Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program grant. This funding will enable Dr. Rebekah Perkins to continue work providing nursing home education and training to nursing and certified nursing assistant students, and to support publishing a supplement for Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
The National Cancer Institute awarded a $2.4M R01 grant to Dr. Lauri Linder (site PI) and her multi-site team, including Drs. Suzanne Ameringer (PI), Kristin Stegenga, Fiona Macpherson, R. K. Elswick, and Roger Altizer for their project titled A Randomized Controlled Trial using a Heuristic Tool to Improve Symptom Self-Management in Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer. The purpose of their study is to test the effects of their innovative heuristics-based digital health resource, the Computerized Symptom Capture Tool (C-SCAT), versus usual care on self-efficacy for symptom self-management and symptom self-management behaviors. The investigators also will examine the effects of the C-SCAT versus usual care on symptom severity, symptom distress, social function, and satisfaction with social function immediately post-intervention and at follow-up.
May
The National Cancer Institute awarded a $666,739 R01 grant to Dr. Deanna Kepka, Kaila Christini, Erin Rothwell, Ben Haaland, David Turok, and Dr. Echo Warner for their study titled PREVENT –Practice-based Approaches to Promote HPV Vaccination.
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute awarded a $52,794 supplement award to Dr. Youjeong Kang for her study titled Symptom Care at Home-Heart Failure: Developing and Piloting a Symptom Monitoring and Self-management Coaching System for Patients with Heart Failure. These funds will allow Dr. Kang to pilot the Symptom Care at Home Heart Failure mobile health tool.
The National Institute on Aging Imbedded Pragmatic Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and AD-Related Dementias (AD/ADRD) Clinical Trials (IMPACT) Collaboratory announced Dr. Gail Towsley as a 2023 Health Care Systems (HCS) Scholars Programawardee. The HCS Scholars program offers investigators an opportunity to partner with HCS to develop embedded pragmatic clinical trials focused on improving the care provided to persons living with dementia, and their care partners. Dr. Towsley will receive $120,000 for her study titledBuilding an Academic Long-Term Care System Coalition to Improve Palliative Care. She will partner with Nexion Health to nurture a meaningful collaboration that blends research and clinical care expertise to better understand how palliative and end-of-life(EOL) care is implemented in the long-term care system. Together, theywill learn what needs to be done to conduct an embedded pragmatic clinical trial. Using community engagement approaches, they will identify 1) key details of how the HCS currently provides palliative and EOL care for people living with dementia, 2) essential elements of how the HCS would implement a new process, 3) outcomes that are important to all levels of the HCS related to palliative and EOL care, including how they are or can be integrated into the electronic health record, and 4)relevant data available via the Long-Term Care Data Cooperative.
April
Dr. Kathi Mooney and Dr. Elizabeth Sloss were awarded a $50,000 Digital Health Initiative Inspiring Digital Health Innovations
Seed Grant for their project titled Broadening the Impact of Symptom Care at Home through EHR Integration and Implementation Science. They will integrate Symptom Care at Home into the electronic health record, and collaborate with Drs. J.D. Smith, Ken Kawamoto, and Guilherme Del Fiol
Nearly 50 research teams submitted proposals for 1U4U Innovation Funding. With the support of Dr. Mike Good – Senior Vice
President for Health Sciences, Dr. Mitzi Montoya – Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, and the Colleges, 29 projects were funded, which included five College of Nursing faculty:
- Dr. Deanna Kepka, Simon Brewer, Dr. Echo Warner, Benjamin Haaland, and Naina Phadnis: Overcoming Vaccine
Hesitancy and Preventing Cancer Through Adaptive Learning Artificial Intelligence and Refinement of Reminder
Interventions and Campaigns, $15,000. Patient reminder and recall (RR) strategies have been proven successful in
immunization uptake; however, the effectiveness of these strategies varies by geographic and sociodemographic factors.
The current study will be among the first to use state-level vaccination registry data to systematically examine missed
opportunities and identify spatial and temporal trends of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination. The work will inform
creation of an adaptive learning artificial intelligence for refinement of interactive RR strategies and interventions. Solutions
arising from this study are scalable, and can be tailored for diverse reminder campaigns, responsive to evolving
landscapes, and designed to deliver cost-effective solutions. Both innovative and transformative, this cross-campus
collaboration will address complex healthcare problems using precision public health strategies, optimized for decreasing
vaccine hesitancy and increasing uptake, and provide preliminary results for high-impact National Institutes of Health and
National Cancer Institute funding proposals. - Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson, Dr. Ana Sanchez-Birkhead, Camille Moreno Isabel Dulfano, and Jeannette Villalta: Addressing
a GAP in MENOpausal Latinas’ Healthcare: Adapting MENOGAP for Community Health Worker Delivery in Hispanic/Latinx
Communities. $30,000. Building upon Ms. Villalta and Drs. Taylor-Swanson and Moreno’s ongoing work to create an
integrative group medical visit intervention (MENOGAP) for peri/menopausal women, the purpose of the study is to adapt a
provider-delivered MENOGAP to a community health worker-delivered intervention in Spanish for Latinas. This work is
greatly needed because research on racial and ethnic disparities in healthcare access and utilization consistently identifies
Hispanic/Latinx as one of the most disadvantaged ethnic groups. Concerning midlife women, Latinx women enter
menopause earlier and have longer-lasting and more intense symptoms than white women. A 2022 study proposed that
some health disparities experienced by Latinx women are likely attributable to structural racism in the United States. The
team aims to reduce these disparities for Latinas in Utah, and with time, outside the state as well. - Zhaoxia Pu, Dr. Xiaoming Sheng, and Paul Brooks: Understand and Predict the Severe Drought Events in the Western
United States and their Influence on Water Resources and Human Health. $30,000. The investigators aim to better
understand and predict severe drought events in the western United States and their impacts on water resources and
human health, especially in Northern Utah. Seeking collaborations from climate, hydrological, ecosystem, and health
science, the team’s objectives are to 1) develop improved drought metrics based on the historical records and current
conditions of the atmosphere, land, and plant available water for an effective drought prediction method; and 2) assess the
drought impacts on human health, such as lung health of toxic dust caused by a drought in Great Salt Lake. The ultimate
goal is to provide effective drought prediction methods for the Western United States and identify significant issues, thus
making suggestions for essential decision-making.
Dr. Andrea Wallace was awarded a $50,000 Digital Health Initiative Inspiring Digital Health Innovations Seed Grant for work on
electronic health record integration of the Going Home Toolkit, a patient-centered digital resource planner/application to assist with the social needs of patients during hospital to home transitions. To accomplish the work, Dr. Wallace will partner with the Digital Health Initiative team, the Therapeutic Games and Apps (GApp) Lab, and Ken Kawamoto
March
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases awarded a $923,667 R01 grant to Dr. Nancy Allen, Dr. Michelle Litchman, Dr. Cynthia Berg, Dr. Eli Iacob, and Dr. Jonathon Butner for their project titled Share plus: Continuous Glucose Monitoring with Data Sharing in Older Adults with T1D and Their Care Partners. The purpose of their study is to test an intervention, called Share plus, aimed at improving the use of data sharing between persons with diabetes and their care partners in order to maximize the benefits of continuous glucose monitoring. The Share plus intervention provides instruction to current continuous glucose monitoring users about setting up the data sharing app, strengthening dyadic communication and problem solving, and establishing a data-sharing action plan for older adults with type 1 diabetes and their care partners. Dr. Echo Warner,Andy King, Skyler Johnson,and JaheeYi received a $35,000 Research Incentive Seed Grant from theCollege of Nursing and the Vice President for Research Office for their projecttitledOnline Cancer Misinformation (ONC-M) Framework Face Validity Testing. The team will focus on validity testing of two important tools for cancer misinformationresearch among the general population. Theirfirst aim is to validate a measure of online cancer misinformationsusceptibility,and identify predictors of an individual’s ability to identify cancer (mis)information through an onlinesurvey. With a subset of survey respondents, the second aim is to evaluate the face validity of the ONC-M conceptual framework, which they previously developed,to explain the process by whichonline cancer misinformation influences health behaviors and decision-making. This work will advance Dr. Warner’s program of research by 1) contributing methodological rigor and reproducibility of measuring cancer misinformation susceptibility, and 2) enhancing the representativeness of the ONC-M framework for informing future cancer misinformation mitigation interventions.
Dr. Keisa Lynn and Melodie Weller were awarded a grant titled The Changing Landscape: HDV Reflex Testing and Linkage to Care in the Utah Population. They will assess the prevalence of hepatitis delta in Utah.
Systems and Technology (SYSTECH) received $177,725.93for their FY24 Learning Spaces Proposal. All eight proposals were fully funded, which will enable SYSTECH toinstall new interactive video conferencing equipment,upgrade existing equipment in multiple classrooms, update the bedside and control room computer infrastructure in the College of Nursing Simulation Center, renew the Canvas Respondus license for the campus; and obtain a Grammarly site license for all College of Nursing students, faculty, and staff at the College. Rebwar Baesmat, Mike McIntosh, Steven Seal, and Brent Vawdrey created project scopes, gathered data to justify the projects, obtained required documents from vendors, and wrote the proposal.
February
The Merck Investigator Studies Program Review Committee (MISP-RC) awarded Dr. Deanna Kepka a $256,508.82 grant for her study titled Assessment of Adolescent and Young Adult Vaccine Confidence and Missed Opportunities for Vaccination in the Mountain West.
The Consortium for Families and Health Research (C-FAHR) awarded a $1,500 pilot program award to Dr. Christine Platt for her project titled Siblings as Caregivers: Exploring Support Provided by Siblings for Children with Chronic Illnesses. She and mentors Dr. Andrea Wallace and Dr. Lauri Linder will conduct a mixed-methods study to investigate how siblings of children with chronic illnesses are engaged in the caregiving process. The study will help lay the groundwork for future studies supporting children with complex medical needs.
Team members Dr. Jackie Eaton, Dr. Katarina Friberg-Felsted, Dr. Rebekah Perkins, and Dr. Kara Dassel, and College of Nursing Excellence in Education (CONExEd) mentor Dr. Sara Hart received a $30,000 Teaching Innovation Team (TITe) intramural grant for their project titled Promoting Age Inclusivity to Enhance Educational Excellence within the University of Utah College of Nursing. Age inclusivity is an important aspect of meeting the needs of an aging population. In higher education, age stratification is often reinforced in how faculty and staff view traditional vs. nontraditional students. Unfortunately, this reduces the ability of trainees to prepare to work with older adults upon graduation. Age inclusivity has positive outcomes for learning, including improving health, reducing social isolation, and decreasing ageism. The College of Nursing (CON) is an important setting to innovate age inclusivity because of longstanding collaborations across nursing and gerontology and the strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. The team will enhance educational excellence in the College by 1) conducting a needs assessment of age inclusivity, 2) developing training opportunities to improve age inclusivity, and 3) applying for Gerontology Interdisciplinary Program accreditation.
January
Dr. Shawna Sisler, core team members – Dr. Cynthia Garbett, Emily Barrows, Dr. Andrea Wallace, Dr. Nancy Allen, consultants – Dr. Jennifer Macali and Dr. Sara Bybee – and mentor Dr. Brenda Luther received a $30,000 Teaching Innovation Team (TITe) intramural grant for their project titled Our Patients as Our Teachers. The team will design, implement, and evaluate formative simulation training, including synchronous and asynchronous learning components, to 1) build nursing student competencies in addressing social determinants of health (SDOH) in clinical settings, and 2) identify gaps in current undergraduate and graduate curricula regarding nurses’ preparation for assessing and addressing patient-client SDOH in clinical settings. Students also will learn the value of psychological safety in therapeutic relationships, and factors that may be unique or magnified in underserved settings. The results will help faculty understand how students identify, educate, and advocate for patients with social needs and highlight current gaps in curricula, promote a stronger practice of health humanism, and provide information about SDOH education that can be leveraged within and beyond the College of Nursing.
November
Adrienne Bott completed the Project Management Fundamentals Program through University of Utah Professional Education.
June
Now in its third iteration, the Provost’s Banner Project highlights researchers from across campus who are impacting our world. We are proud of Dr. Kara Dassel for being one of the 24 faculty awardees. The banners, which were installed early in May, are displayed on South Temple, between 1300 East and 500 East, and on University Street between 400 South and 200 South and are listed at @THEU. From studying cognitive aging and discovering new ways to tap into sustainable energy to understanding what drives customer decision-making, the researchers of the University of Utah are exploring and developing solutions to issues that reach beyond campus into every aspect of our community.
Earlier this year, University of Utah Health presented Language of Care, an incredible story of how a community of Deaf patients are breaking barriers by co-designing their own care with Dr. Michelle Litchman, members of her research team – Dr. Murdock Henderson, Nic Miller, Dr. Nancy Allen, Dr. Eli Iacob, Dr. Shinduk Lee, and Zach Howes – and members of her Community Advisory Board – Lorne Farovitch, Jeremy Quiroga, Dianna Rivas, Tamiko Rafeek, and Michael Tyler. Language of Care premiered on January 23 during the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. The Telly Awards – now in its 44th annual season – honor excellence in video and television across all screens. This year, Telly focosued on “those who use their creativity and ingenuity to Break Through The Static of the ever-increasing ubiquity of video in our lives.” Language of Care received three Telly Awards: Gold award class for General-Social Impact, Silver award class for General-Documentary: Short Form (under 40 minutes), and Bronze award class for General-Health & Safety.
May
Hollie Fuhrmann completed the Leadership, Engagement, and Development (LEAD) program through the National Organization of Research Development Professionals (NORDP). The program creates opportunities for member development, engagement, and leadership.
Dr. Katie Davis praised Jane Price, writing: I look forward to reading Jane’s Canvas Corner each week. It comes with a similar anticipation I feel when I’m doing the New York Times Wordle or crossword. The way Jane weaves Canvas specialty tech into current world events or the local music scene, is literary brilliance as much as it is fun, informative, and engaging. I’ll learn something new and pertinent to teaching using Canvas, and I’m likely to enjoy a little extracurricular enrichment around music or craft hobbies. Aside from the Canvas Corner bits, every time I have asked Jane for Canvas help, even for the most mundane and obvious tasks for someone of her intelligence, she has been happy to help me and done so with a smile. Jane is a treasure to the College of Nursing!
March
Members of the University of Utah Health Sciences Emergency Management team trained Donnie Benson, Debbie Boulter, Rafael Briones, Matthew Brixey, Lynn Dixon, Kristen Mahoney, and Steve Seckinger to use the Med Sled® to evacuate injured individuals from the College of Nursing building. These seven members of the Emergency Preparedness Committee practiced using the equipment to evacuate individuals down the stairs safely. In the future, they will provide emergency preparedness training for College of Nursing staff and faculty.
January
Christine Moua, Program Manager of the Family Caregiving Collaborative,earned a Master of Education degree from Weber State University in December 2022. Her thesis was titled Family Caregiver Support: An Unmet Need for Family Caregivers. Christine cares for her mother, who, as shown in the photo, was very proud of her daughter who works full-time, attended graduate school full-time, and had her first baby, Noah, during school.
November
At its annual induction ceremony, the Gamma Rho Chapter of Sigma presented awards to College of Nursing Baccalaureate students inducted into Sigma included:
- Eva Brown
- Madison Callahan
- Ava Foulke
- Jane Haddock
- Michaella Halweg
- Amanda Holmes
- Kendall Huguley
- Averie Jacobs
- Erik Johnson
- Emme Keizer
- Mia Knox
- Nelson Kudilil
- Junwen Lai
- Franky Martinez
- Sydney Mortensen
- Pamela Muvunyi
- Ashlee Nelson
- Larene Orgill
- Lillian Prentice
- Sarah Robertson
- Lauren Russell
- Anna Spagnuolo
- Nicholas Terry
- Kaitlyn Walton
- Jessica Wieser
- Jordan Williams
- Sophia Wong
- Mia Woychick
Master’s student inducted into Sigma included:
- Phillip Dacruz
Doctor of Nursing Practice students inducted into Sigma included:
- Caroline Cobb
- Kimberly Orton
- Katy Foutz
- Tahsha Spackman
- Sara Williams
- Kathy Wsol
June
Samantha Greenberg – PhD student – was selected as Reviewer of the Month for The Journal of Urology, and interviewed about her academic background, reasons for reviewing, tips for authors, recommendations for future research, and more.
May
Students enrolled in NURS 3315 Maternal/Infant Health Nursing began their first clinical experiences at University of Utah Hospital and Intermountain Medical Center last week, and made a great first impression. ”I just wanted to brag to you about the 2 students who worked with us on WSC today! Kristen and Sydney were both AMAZING! It was their first clinical day, but they both were eager to learn and quick to find ways to help. They were engaged the entire day and asked thoughtful questions. I wish all students could be as great as these two! Please convince them to come work here after they are done with school!”
First-year international nursing PhD students Malek Alnajar (Advisor: Dr. Kathie Supiano) and Wen Tu (Advisor: Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson) are breaking boundaries. Both received scholarships to attend quantitative methods courses at the University of Michigan Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research. Malek Alnajar received the Jerome M. Clubb Scholarship, which will allow him to further his understanding of measurement, item response theory, and regression models. Wen Tu received a diversity scholarship, and will attendmathematics courses, and introduction courses to Python, R, regression analyses, measurement, and machine learning.
Congratulations to all College of Nursing graduates who earned Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, Doctor of Nursing Practice, or Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Nursing, a Master of Science degree in Gerontology, and/or a certificate in nursing or gerontology. We celebrate your academic accomplishments and look forward to hearing about your contributions as you promote wellness and prevent illness, reduce health disparities, shape the future of healthcare to be equitable, and improve health outcomes for persons and communities. Commendation to all faculty, staff, preceptors, and community partners who supported and positioned students for academic success during their programs of study.
Dr. Anna Alder earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, specializing in organizational leadership.
Dr. Ben Bersick earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, specializing in organizational leadership.
Ashley Cadiz earned a Master of Science degree, specializing in gerontology.
Dr. Scott Christensen earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree in nursing.
Dr. Mandi Vlam earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, specializing in adult gerontology primary care.
December
Dr. Sara Hart led a podium presentation titled Family Caregiving Competencies for Nursing Education: Recommendations from a National Consortium at American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s Transform 2023 conference. Co-presenters included National Consortium members Dr. Kathryn Sexson from the University of California, Davis; Dr. Nannette Cowen from Binghamton University in New York; Dr. Andra Davis from the University of Portland in Oregon; Jennifer Mongoven from the University of California, Davis; Dr. Connie Perkins from St. Bonaventure University in New York; Dr. Tanya Seward from the University of Providence in Montana; and Dr. Hui Zhao from James Madison University in Virginia.
Dr. Julie Valentine and colleagues presented podium presentations at the American Society of Criminology, 78th Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, PA.
- Dr. Julie Valentine, Brooke Stacey, and Leslie Miles presented Non-fatal Strangulation and Sexual Assault.
- Dr. Julie Valentine and Leslie Miles presented Sexual Assault of Victims Born with Male Genitalia.
- Dr. Julie Valentine, Leslie Miles, and Sam Payne presented Sexual Assault Kits and Development of Uploaded CODIS STR DNA Profiles.
Shelby-Jade Murdock, Jennifer Lloyd, Natalya Alekhina, Ramkiran Gouripeddi, Dr. Mollie Cummins, and Dr. Julio Facelli presented a poster titled A Domain Analysis of eIRB Applications to Identify Data Extraction Requests for Clinical Research at the American Medical Informatics Association 2023 Annual Symposium in New Orleans, LA.
The Day of Disability & Neurodiversity, hosted in partnership with the Center for Disability and Access, Disability Studies, and the Universal Design and Access Committee, recognizes the year-round importance of promoting understanding and inclusivity on campus and facilitating discussions on ways to improve access for all. Audra Carlisle, Michael Bard, Jane Price, Jackie Warner, and Sherrá Watkins were panelists for a session titledCelebrating & Navigating Neurodiversity @ the U. Panelists described best practices and learner-focused strategies for creating classroom and campus spaces where neurodiversity is welcome and included.
November
In partnership with the Department of Biomedical Informatics and the Department of Population Health Sciences, University of Utah Health Digital Health Initiative is sponsoring a Digital Health Think Tank discussion titled Accelerating Virtual Care University of Utah Health on December 6, 2023. Panelists Mike Applegarth, Dr. Elizabeth Sloss, and Nate Gladwell will participate in an engaging panel discussion about what is happening around Virtual Care on campus.
Dr. Linda Edelman, Dr. Larry Garrett, Christopher Hernandez, and Megan McClure of the Utah Rural Opioid Healthcare Consortium – Collaborative Care Model (UROHC-CCM) attended the 2023 Rural Opioid and Stimulant Wellness Summit, hosted by Utah State University Extension in Price. The UROHC-CCM grant sponsored 25 students from the University of Utah, Southern Utah University, and Weber State University to attend the summit in person. Students had the opportunity to assemble wound care kits, listen to experts who work with substance use disorders, hear the stories of those in recovery, and make connections with others in this line of work. During the summit, Dr. Linda Edelman gave a presentation on Farm Stress: Recognizing the Risk and Providing Resources for the Farmers and Ranchers in Our Communities that resonated with the attendees of rural communities.
To prepare for the summit, Dr. Brenda Luther, along with Hailey Haffey from the School of Medicine, organized a webinar for students that focused on narrative medicine, active listening, and motivation. Students learned about the tools used in narrative medicine and active listening and then applied those in a simulation where they acted as a “provider” and talked with their new “patient” who had a substance use disorder.
The Excellence in Education initiative (CONExEd) hosted a TEACHtalks conversation focusing on right-sizing courses.
- Jane Price provided useful information on how to manage large classes, and use online grading tools.
- Dr. Sue Chase-Cantarini led an open discussion about backward design, where faculty keep the ultimate goal(s) of the course in mind when preparing the syllabi, writing curriculum, and planning assignments.
Dr. Deanna Kepka, Amanda Petrik, Emily McGough, Kaila Christini, and Gloria Coronado presented a poster titled PREVENT – Practice-based Approaches to Promote HPV Vaccination at the National Cancer Institute’s Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences New Grantee Workshop on October 30-31, 2023 in Shady Grove, MD.
Dr. Rebekah Perkins, Dr. Nanci McLeskey, and Dr. Ann Butt delivered a presentation titled Promoting Competency-Based Education: An Innovative Undergraduate Nursing Course at the National Hartford Center for Geriatric Nursing Excellence (NHCGNE) Leadership Conference. A unique segment of the course NURS 3430 Nursing Across the Lifespan stands out due to its integration of large-group simulation-based education within the classroom. The objective is to facilitate the development of students' skills and confidence in using the Age-Friendly Health Systems 4Ms Framework to assess older adults and form care plans. Students achieve learning objectives through collaborative work within peer groups, involving standardized patients and their family caregivers.
As an invited speaker, Dr. Echo Warner provided a lightning talk titled Perceptions of Online Cancer Misinformation among Cancer Patients at the First Annual DELPHI Symposium.
As an invited speaker, Dr. Echo Warner provided a talk titled Social Media Use among Young Cancer Patients and Caregivers at the Pediatric, Adolescent, & Young Adult Cancer Research Symposium.
Dr. Cheryl Armstrong will deliver an oral presentation titled Educating Low-Literacy Lay Midwives in Guatemala about Breastfeeding Recommendations in the Era of COVID-19 at the Sigma 47th Biennial Convention in San Antonio, TX on November 14, 2023.
Dr. Liz Sloss, Dr. Catherine Staes, Jordan McPherson, Dr. Carolyn Scheese, Teresa Taft, and Dr. Jia-Wen Guo presented a poster titled Information Needs When Deciding to Start a New Line of Therapy for Advanced Cancer: Are Patients, Caregivers, and Oncologists Aligned? at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Quality Care Symposium in Boston, MA on October 27, 2023.
Dean Marla De Jong and Tammy Austin-Ketch facilitated the Academic Health Center Like Schools Focused Discussion at the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s (AACN) 2023 Academic Nursing Leadership Conference in Washington, DC, and presented themes to the AACN Board of Directors.
Numerous faculty, staff, pre- and post-doctoral fellows, and students will represent the College of Nursing at the GSA 2023 on November 8-12, 2023 in Tampa, FL.
Workshop: AGHE Program of Merit: Technical and Practical Application Information and Assistance. Dr. Marilyn Gugliucci, Dr. Donna Weinreich, and Dr. Katarina Friberg-Felsted.
Symposium: Addressing the Needs of African American Bereaved Dementia Caregivers. Dr. Zachary Baker, Ashley Millenbah, Sheryl Fairbanks, Robbin Frazier. Discussant: Dr. Katherine Supiano
Symposium: Using Community Engagement to Develop, Test, and Implement Interventions for Dementia Care Partners. Chair: Dr. Jacqueline Eaton
- A Community-Based Approach to Refining the Enhancing Active Caregiver Training (EnACT) Intervention. Dr. Jacqueline Eaton, Dr. Sara A. Neller, Moroni D. Fernandez Cajavilca, Dr. Julene K. Johnson, Dr. Lee Ellington
- Using RE-AIM to Guide Intervention Development and Pilot Testing: Case Study of the TLC Intervention. Dr. Rebecca Utz, Amber Thompson, Cathi Sparks, Dr. Bob Wong, Dr. Eli Iacob, Dr. Alexandra L. Terrill, Dr. Mike Caserta
- LEADing Advance Care Conversations: Development of an Intervention Platform. Dr. Kara B. Dassel, Nancy Aruscavage, Emily Nachtweih,Dr. Katherine P. Supiano, Dr. Rebecca Utz, Dr. Eli Iacob, Jordana L. Clayton
- Engaging with Nursing Home Social Workers to Develop and Implement Clinical Intervention Training. Dr. Katherine P. Supiano, Dr. Troy C. Andersen, Laura Bradbury, Kimberly Ponce Gonzalez
ESPO and Social Research, Policy, and Practice Section Symposium: Law as a Determinant of Health: A Social Justice Lens to Impactful Policy Engagement. Chair: Dr. Sara Bybee, Co-Chair: Dr. Kexin Yu
- A Life Course Approach to Identifying Eviction Laws Affecting Older Adults and Historically Marginalized Groups. Dr. Sara Bybee, Dr. Sarah L. Canham, Nasser Sharareh, Dr. Fernando Wilson, Nathanael Player, Dr. Andrea Wallace
Symposium: Embracing the Queer Art of Failure in Gerontological Research and Education. Chair: Dr. Sara Bybee, Co-Chair: Dr. Austin Oswald
- Participants’ Perspectives on Receiving Results Using Found Poetry: A Mixed-Methods Study. Dr. Sara Bybee, Dr. Jacqueline Eaton, Dr. Bob Wong
Symposium: Rural Health, Family Caregiving, and Dementia: Characteristics and Needs Across Populations. Chair: Dr. Caroline Stephens, Co-Chair: Rebecca Goodwin
- Dying with Dementia in Nursing Homes: A Population-Based Perspective of Decedents and Their Families. Dr. Caroline Stephens, Rebecca Goodwin, Dr. Eli Iacob, Michael Hollingshaus, Dr. Ken R. Smith, Dr. Djin L. Tay, Dr. Rebecca Utz, Dr. Katherine Ornstein
- Who Dies in a Rural Nursing Home With and Without Family? Evidence from the Utah Population Database. Rebecca Goodwin, Dr. Katherine Ornstein, Dr. Eli Iacob, Dr. Michael Hollingshaus, Dr. Ken R. Smith, Dr. Djin L. Tay, Dr. Rebecca Utz, Dr. Caroline Stephens
Paper Session: Enhancing Caregiver Services and Supports. Developing a Conceptual Model to Assess Active Engagement within a Dementia Caregiver Intervention. Dr. Sara A. Neller, Moroni D. Fernandez Cajavilca, Dr. Julene K. Johnson, Dr. Lee Ellington, Dr. Jacqueline Eaton
Paper Session: Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia. Chair: Dr. Kara B. Dassel
- Feasibility and Efficacy of the LEAD Dementia Advance Care Planning Intervention. Dr. Kara B. Dassel, Dr. Eli Iacob, Jordana L. Clayton, Nancy Aruscavage, Dr. Katherine P. Supiano, Dr. Rebecca Utz
Paper Session: Recommendations Regarding the Design of Pain Assessment and Management Tool for Older Adults with Heart Failure. Dr. Youjeong Kang, Dr. Yong K. Choi, Dr. Seung-Eun Oh
Paper Session: Intergenerational Health Promotion Projects with College Students
- Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Programs as AAA Age-Friendly Initiatives Partner. Dr. Jennifer J. Severance, Dr. Linda S. Edelman, Barbara Gordon, Susanna Luk-Jones, Jacqueline Telonidis, Jennifer Morgan
Making an IMPACT: An Integrated Model to Reduce Ageism and Support Professional Identities. Amy N. Powell-Versteeg, Dr. Rebekah Perkins,Dr. Scott Ward, Dr. Linda S. Edelman, Dr. Katherine P. Supiano
Conducting a Needs Assessment to Inform Age-Friendly Health Systems Initiative for University of Utah Health. Ashley D. Cadiz, Dr. Rebekah Perkins, Dr. Timothy Farrell, Dr. Linda S. Edelman
Engagement During Post-Acute Care Transition: Perceptions and Experiences of Dementia Family Caregivers. Dr. Ruth S. Tadesse, Dr. Karen S. Lyons, Dr. Glenise McKenzie, Dr. Sara Hart, Dr. Lee Ellington, Dr. Kristin G. Cloyes
The Impact of COVID-19: Identifying Wellness Strategies for Academic Gerontology and Nursing Faculty and Staff, in Physical and Mental Health Education and Interventions. Dr. Katarina Friberg-Felsted, Dr. Cheryl Armstrong, Dr. Jennifer Macali, Dr. Sara Simonsen, and Dr. Jennifer Clifton.
Re-Imagining Dementia Family Caregiver Engagement for Post-Acute Care Transitions: Lessons Learned from COVID-19. Dr. Ruth S. Tadesse, Dr. Karen S. Lyons, Dr. Glenise McKenzie, Dr. Sara Hart, Dr. Lee Ellington, Dr. Kristin G. Cloyes
CONTACT: An Online Coaching Tool to Empower Care Partners to Facilitate Conversations in Nursing Homes. Dr. Gail L. Towsley, Dr. Alexandra L. Terrill, Dr. Gregory N. Bayles
Predictors of Financial Burden in Two Samples of Adults with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias. Jordana L. Clayton, Dr. Eli Iacob,Nancy Aruscavage, Dr. Rebecca Utz, Dr. Katherine P. Supiano, Dr. Sara Bybee, Dr. Kara B. Dassel
Successful Care Conferences: Nursing Home Staff, Persons with Dementia and Caregiver Perspectives. Dr. Gail L. Towsley, Dr. Linda S. Edelman, Shelby Montez
October
Sponsored by the College of Nursing Excellence in Education (CONExEd) initiative, Dr. Ana Sanchez-Birkhead and Dr. Alycia Bristol presented Team Teaching at the inaugural TEACHtalks, sharing their story of successful team teaching, recommending practices, and facilitating a lively discussion. The recording and materials are available on the TEACHtalks Pulse page.
Several faculty will present as part of MEDiversity Week on October 23-27, 2023. The theme “Care-4-All Ages” draws attention to the importance of designing and delivering care that meets the needs of every person, regardless of age. Presentations will emphasize anti-ageism in health care and how to eliminate ageism, the designation of U Health as an Age-Friendly Health System, and the University’s membership in the Age-Friendly University Global Network.
- Expert panelists Karen Gunning, Jamuna Jones, and Dr. Katie Ward will present a Women in Health, Medicine, and Science webinar titled Let’s Talk About Menopause!, focusing on perimenopausal, menopausal, and post-menopausal health. They will facilitate a discussion that breaks down the barriers associated with talking about menopause, normalizing the changes that happen to women’s bodies as they go through menopause, and becoming more empowered as patients, providers, and supporters.
- The University of Utah is the newest member of the Age-Friendly University Global Network. Dean Marla De Jong, Dr. Jackie Eaton, Timothy Farrell, Dr. Katarina Friberg Felsted, Valerie Greer, and Ken Jameson will present AFU @ the U: What does the Age-Friendly University Designation Mean for You?
- James Brown will moderate a panel discussion titled Aging Through an Intersectional Lens. Panelists Nick Brening, Sharlee Capes, and Dr. Valerie Flattes will highlight common challenges faced by older adults from a variety of backgrounds, demonstrate similar threads that all experience when aging, and introduce ways in which all can be anti-ageist to create the best care regardless of age.
- The MEDiversity Week Town Hall will provide a chance for the community to ask panelists about their thoughts and expertise on health equity, diversity, and inclusion at the University of Utah. Dr. Jose Rodriguez will moderate the town hall with panelists Drs. Michael Good, Linda Edelman, Gina Hawley, and Mary Ann Villarreal.
Integrating Social Risk Assessment and Communication During Inpatient Care: Effects on Discharge Processes, Patient Reported Outcomes, and 30-Day Readmissions. Dr. Andrea Wallace, Dr. Alycia Bristol, Erin Phinney Johnson, Dr. Catherine E. Elmore, Angela Presson, Kaleb Eppich, and Mackenzie Elliott.
Effective Communication Interventions when Referring Patients to Community Services for Unmet Social Needs. Dr. Brenda Luther, Dr. Sara Bybee, Dr. Catherine Elmore, Ernest Grigorian, Samuel Wang, Jorie Butler, and Dr. Andrea Wallace.
Opportunities for Improving Caregiver Involvement in Primary Care after Hospital Discharge: Caregiver and Primary Care Provider Perspectives. Dr. Catherine Elmore, Lisa Barry, Kirsten Schmutz, Mackenzie Elliott, Erin Johnson, Dr. Alycia Bristol, and Dr. Andrea Wallace.
Integrating Social Risk Assessment and Communication During Inpatient Care: Applying the Implementation Logic Model to Uncover Key Mechanisms and Needed Strategies. Dr. Andrea Wallace, Erin Phinney Johnson, Dr. Alycia Bristol, Dr. Catherine Elmore, and Mackenzie Elliott.
Dr. Andrea Wallace will serve as the 8th Annual Keynote speaker for the Boston Children's Hospital Annual Evidence-Based Practice Mentorship Program Lecture on October 17. Her talk, Applying Evidenced-Based Practice-Related Implementation Strategies: Translating Social Health Care Priorities to Reduce Disparities, will be part of a charge by Boston Children's nurse scientists and leaders, who also hold appointments at Harvard Medical School, to advance the integration of best evidence to improve care and outcomes for patients, their families, and staff. Each year, a national expert is invited to present their work related to evidence-based practice. Dr. Wallace’s lecture also will include an interview in OPENPediatrics World Shared Practice Forum for Nursing. This high-fidelity webcast is used to connect international nursing experts with nurse leaders worldwide. The World Shared Practice Forum is offered in collaboration with the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies.
Dean Marla De Jong, Tracey Nixon, and Sandi Gulbransen were panelists for a session titled Elevating Employee Engagement: Creative Insights for Staff Retention, Satisfaction, and Shared Governance at the University of Utah Health Regional Network 9th Annual Affiliate Symposium. Dean De Jong described opportunities for partnership with the College of Nursing, Tracey focused on empowering nurses through nursing shared governance, and Sandi spoke about how leaders empower a value culture. Carrie Radmall and Shelley Kern tabled, sharing information about College of Nursing academic programs with symposium attendees.
Several faculty, staff, and students will present at the 2023 International Conference on Communication in Healthcare in Puerto Rico on October 23-25, 2023.
Dr. Cara Wolf presented The Fundamentals of LGBTQ+ Health Care at the National Conference on Correctional Health Care in Las Vegas. This session aimed at improving the basic cultural competency of health professionals who care for LGBTQ+ individuals experiencing incarceration.
Dr. Jennifer Hamilton delivered two presentations at the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Pediatric Virtual Symposium
- Genetics for the Pediatric-focused APRN
- Pharmacogenetics for the Pediatric-focused APRN: Things You Vaguely Remember from Pharmacology
Dr. Julie Valentine presented a poster titled Improving Submission Rates of Sexual Assault Kits at the American Academy of Nursing 2023 Health Policy Conference in Washington, DC.
Faculty, staff, students, and alumni presented at the 2nd Second World Congress of Integrative Medicine and Health in Rome, Italy.
- Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson, Julie Fritz, Belinda Anderson, Camille Moreno, and Paula Gardiner presented a podium and a poster presentation titled Designing and Delivering a Feminist Research-Informed Return of Results to Midlife Women: An Intersectionality Method to Understand and ‘Foreground’ Marginalized Voices.
- Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson, Autumn Bear, Lauren Ziaks, Rhonda Taubin, Elisabeth Osgood-Campbell, and Melissa Cortez presented a poster titled Acupuncture Therapy for Autonomic Symptom Management: A Retrospective Case Series
- Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson, Camille Moreno, Belinda Anderson, Melissa Cortez, Lisa Conboy, Luul Farah, Sara Farah, Julie Fritz, Cinnamon Geppelt, Dorina Lee, Heather Merkley, Lori Pacheco, Wendy Sanders, Dr. Xiaoming Sheng, Kari Stoddard, Fahina Tavake-Pasi, Jeannette Villalta, and Paula Gardiner presented a poster titled Addressing a Gap in Menopause Care (MENOGAP): Pilot Testing an Integrative Group Medical Visit.
- Belinda Anderson, Melissa Zappa, Brent Leninger, and Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson presented a poster titled Evidence-based Medicine Analysis of Chinese Herbal Medicine Prescribing for COVID-19 Patients during the Pandemic in the United States: A Cross-sectional Survey.
Two PhD students presented posters at The Science of Tai Chi & Qigong as Whole-Person Health in Boston.
- Wen Tu, mentored by Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson, presented Influence of the Transtheoretical Model-Based Ba Duan Jin Exercise on Glycemic Indicators and Psychological Discomfort of Menopausal Women with Type 2 Diabetes: A Literature Review
- Elisabeth Osgood-Campbell, mentored by Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson, presented Somatic Movement as a Core Component in Social-Emotional Learning Curricula in Elementary Schools: A Conceptual Framework
Dr. Scott Christensen delivered a talk titled Addressing Workplace Violence in Nursing: Trends and Safety Measures at the 2023 Healthcare Vendor Night for the Saint Louis Chapter of the American Society for Pain Management Nursing, and the St. Louis Oncology Nursing Society.
September
Sponsored by the Academy of Health Science Educators, the 10th Annual Education Symposium is September 18, 2023. Numerous faculty will present.
- Dr. Rebecca Wilson, Dr. Ann Butt, and Catherine Soehner, Associate Dean for Research and Director of the Eccles Health Science Library will moderate the event.
- Amanda Keddington and Dr. Cynthia Garbett will present a TED Talk titled Psychological Safety: The Key to Candid Classroom Conversation.
- Dr. Ann Butt and Ken Johnson will present a TED Talk titled CISBEL: What is it and What Does it Mean for ME and MY Students?
- Brandon Patterson, Dr. Ann Butt, Chad McDonald, Matt Davis, Cole Benson, and Jonah Brooks will present a workshop titled Healthcare Innovation in Extended Reality.
- Dr. Rebekah Perkins, Dr. Nanci McLeskey, and Dr. Ann Butt will present a workshop titled Designing a Simulation Workshop to Support Competency-Based Education through Experience-Based Learning in the Classroom.
- Dr. Sara Hart and Dr. Jackie Eaton will present a workshop titled Integrating Family-Centered Care and Family Caregiving Competencies (FCG-C) in Health Professions Education: Small Steps for a Big Impact.
- Dr. Katie Ward, Dr. Jennifer Macali, Megan Fix, Sarah Burton, Dr. Cheryl Armstrong, Dr. Sue Chase-Cantarini, Maija Holsti, Tony Tsai, Thunder Jalili, and Kristi Kleinschmit will present a workshop titled Mentoring & Coaching: Who’s Who and What’s What Across Health Sciences?!
- Dr. Jia-Wen Guo will present an e-Poster titled Development of an Asynchronous GENIE Module – Gamified Learning of IPE Telehealth.
- Dr. Rebekah Perkins, Dr. Katarina Friberg-Felsted, Dr. Kara Dassel, and Dr. Jacqueline Eaton will present an e-Poster titled Promoting Age Inclusivity to Enhance Excellence within the University of Utah College of Nursing.
Dr. Chris Macintosh will present Mapping AACN Sub-Competencies to Course Learning Outcomes Using Semantic Similarity Scores at the American Medical Informatics Association Linking Informatics and Education Academic Forum (LIEAF) in November.
Faculty will present at the Utah Nurses Association 2023 Fall Conference on September 30, 2023 at Southern Utah University. The conference theme is Reimagining Care in a Post-COVID World.
- Dr. Scott Christensen and Dr. Barbara Wilson will present Finding Solutions in the Workplace – Promoting Healthy Workplace Environments by Exploring Why Nurses do not Report being the Victims of Workplace Violence.
- Dr. Perry Gee will present Thriving in the Workplace.
Haley Bento, Emily Gherghel, and Kristy Gauthier will present Teaching Interprofessional Collaboration in Critical Care: Simulation Strategies for Enhancing Competencies in The Classroom and Beyond: Preparing Students for Collaborative Practice track at the Nexus Summit 2023 on September 27, 2023.
Angie Fenton will present Keep Them: Supporting New Graduates and Preceptors in Perianesthesia at the Utah Society of Perianesthesia Nurses Fall Conference at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah, on September 23, 2023.
August
The CON was well represented August 9-11, 2023 at the 47th Annual PA/NP Conference at Snowbird. Speakers and their topics included:
- Dr. Tom Rowley – Assessing Motivation for Lifestyle Change, Motivational Interviewing and Patient Compliance
- Dr. Zoe Robbins – Anxiety Concepts & Care in a Primary Care Setting
- Dr. Keisa Lynch – Viral Hepatitis: Screening, Management, Treatment
- Dr. Jen Clifton, Matt Pierce, Joe Shuler, and Joshua Caless – Human Trafficking: An Overlooked Health Crises
Dr. Jen Clifton was a member of the conference planning committee. If interested in presenting at this state-level conference, please contact Dr. Clifton.
July
The College of Nursing was well-represented at the Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium held on August 3, 2023. The following students presented posters:
- Nestor Chavez: An Analysis of Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, and Resilience in Prelicensure Nursing Students During a Global Pandemic (Research mentor: Dr. Paula Meek)
- Alycia Colunga: Online Cancer Information Seeking and Feasibility of Web-Monitoring Among Cancer Patients (Research Mentor: Dr. Echo Warner)
- Danielle Gambino: Motivations to Participate in the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) Among Overweight and Obese Women Planning Pregnancy (Research Mentor: Dr. Sara Simonsen)
- Irene Liang: I'm at the Mercy of the Cost of Food: The Impact of Inflation on Financial Toxicity in Cancer Immunotherapy Patients (Research Mentor: Dr. Djin Tay)
- Rowan Neill: Primary Care Modules: An Effective Nursing Educational Model? (Research Mentor: Dr. Linda Edelman)
- Mya Thomas: Building Partnerships in Uganda to Improve Cervical Cancer Prevention (Research Mentor: Dr. Deanna Kepka)
Faculty presented at the 2023 Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists Conference (ADCES) in Houston, TX.
- Dr. Shinduk Lee, Dr. Sara Simonsen, and Bryan Gibson presented a poster titled Social Influence on Individual Decisions to Participate in a Diabetes Prevention Program.
- Dr. Michelle Litchman, Dr. Nancy Allen, Lorne Farovitch, Dr. Shinduk Lee, and Dawn Noe delivered an oral presentation titled How the Broken American Sign Language Interpreter System Impacts Diabetes Education.
- Michelle Boakye, Dr. Nancy Allen, and Kristen Yehl delivered an oral presentation titled Transitioning into Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support: Experiences of Adults Newly Diagnosed with T2D.
- Karissa Mirus, Dr. Michelle Litchman, Ryan Layton, Susan Layton, Dr. Shinduk Lee, and Dr. Nancy Allen presented a poster titled Developing Diabetes Education Videos for Deaf Populations Who Communicate Using American Sign Language. Accepted for the Distinguished Poster Showcase, team members also delivered a 10-minute oral presentation.
- Dr. Allyson Hughes, Dr. Michelle Litchman, and Dr. Lisa Golden participated on a panel presentation titled Employ Best Practices for Working with People with Diabetes and Disabilities.
- Jennifer Clements, Dr. Nancy Allen, Alexandra Kazaks, Kristina Naseman, Christina Whitehouse, Mayra Judith Cantazaro, Julia Blanchette, and James Fain facilitated Research Round Tables: A Speed Networking Opportunity with ADCES Research Experts (Part 1).
- Jennifer Clements, Alexandra Kazaks, Dr. Nancy Allen, Julia Blanchette, Kristina Naseman, Carla Cox, Michelle Boakye, Jennifer Rosselli, Gladys Ekong, James Fain, and Patricia Davidson facilitated Research Round Tables: A Speed Networking Opportunity with ADCES Research Experts (Part 2).
Dr. Anna Alder and Karen Stutzer will present Educating & Engaging the Multigenerational Workforce at the Intermountain Nursing Professional Development Summer 2023 Webinar on August 18, 2023.
Faculty, students, postdoctoral fellows, and alumni presented at the 34th International Nursing Research Congress in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
- Dr. Jenneth Doria delivered an oral presentation titled Harnessing Nursing Leadership to Support Determinants of Health, moderated two sessions on simulation, and was selected for a focus group.
- Dr. Jake Steenblik, Dr. Larry Garrett, Alejandro Blitch, Andrew Jones, Gerrit Seymour, Marina Griffith, Sikoti Langi, Jonathan Crump, Carrie Gold, and Dr. Troy Madsen delivered an oral presentation titled Improving Opioid and Naloxone Education in the Emergency Department Through Nursing Education.
- Dr. Kimberly Garcia, Dr. Cheryl Armstrong, and Dr. Eli Iacob delivered an oral presentation titled Assessing Guatemalan Lay Midwives' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices regarding COVID-19.
- Dr. Jennifer Macali and Dr. Cheryl Armstrong presented a poster titled Incorporating Sustainability Concepts in Nursing Education: Now is the Time to Act.
- Dr. Cheryl Armstrong, Dr. Jennifer Macali, Dr. Katarina Felsted, Dr. Jennifer Clifton, and Dr. Sara Simonsen delivered a Pecha Kucha presentation titled Leveraging Technology through Gaming to Increase Student Nurses Participation, Equity, and Knowledge Retention.
- Dr. Christine Platt, Jana Hunsley, Thaddeus Pace, Brennan Platt, Helena Morrison, and Sheila Gephart delivered a podium presentation titled Recognizing Children in the Caregiving Process: Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial with Foster Families.
Dr. Schola Matovu delivered several international presentations.
- Empowerment to 500 nursing students of Good Samaritan, International School of Nursing and Midwifery, and St. Mary’s Institute of Health Sciences in Lira, Uganda.
- Facilitators and Barriers to Sustainable Livelihoods for Ugandan Grandmother-Caregivers at the 3rd Global Carework Summit at the University of Costa Rica.
- Grandmother Caregiving Research at the Eastern Africa National Institute of Health Fogarty Fellows Research Workshop and Symposium at the Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
- Empowering Authentic Leaders through Identification of True Core Values at a workshop to train female faculty of MUHAS. This was a collaborative project between the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Global Cancer Program, Ethos, and the MUHAS Gender Unit.
- Empowering the Nurse Leaders at the UCSF Global Cancer Lecture series, which was held to celebrate International Nurses Day.
Faculty and staff presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC®) in Amsterdam on July 16-20, 2023.
- Dr. Kathie Supiano, Laura Bradbury, and Dr. Troy Anderson presented a poster titled Training Nursing Home Social Workers in the Pre-loss Group Support Intervention.
- Dr. Kathie Supiano, Jordana Clayton, and Nancy Aruscavage presented a poster titled LEADing Advance Care Conversations: Concordance amongst ADRD Dyads.
- Dr. Eli Iacob, Dr. Kara Dassel, Nancy Aruscavage, Jordana Clayton, Dr. Rebecca Utz, and Dr. Kathie Supiano presented a poster titled Feasibility and Efficacy of the LEAD Dementia Advance Care Planning Intervention.
The Natural History Museum of Utah (NHMU) is featuring Dr. Sara Bybee for its Scientist in the Spotlight: Social Scientist program on July 21. NHMU’s Scientist in the Spotlight program is held at the Museum twice a month. Local scientists share their research with museum visitors in an informal, open house format using conversation, pictures, microscopes, specimens, tools, hands-on activities, and demonstrations.
Julie Lucero, Linda Nguyen, Lilliam Pinzón, and Dr. Andrea Wallace delivered a panel presentation titled Setting Boundaries across Your Career at the University of Utah Health Women’s Leadership Day: The Art of Setting Boundaries on June 1, 2023.
June
Faculty presented at the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses 2023 National Teaching Institute in Philadelphia, PA on May 22-24, 2023.
- Dr. Anna Alder and Sarah Wells co-facilitated a concurrent session titled Better Together: Building Bridges Between Emergency and Critical Care to Promote Health Equity.
- Desiree Hodges, Dr. Anna Alder, Nguyen Duong, and Deborah Hurley facilitated a panel discussion titled Leveraging Diversity Toward a Healthy Work Environment.
- Kirsten Schmutz presented a poster titled Nurses Are Superheroes.
Faculty, a post-doctoral fellow, and a doctoral student presented at the 16th International Family Nursing Conference in Dublin, Ireland on June 21-23, 2023. The conference theme was Global Innovations in Family Nursing: Advancing Family Health.
- Eileen Engh and Dr. Kathy Sward presented a poster titled Parents Seeking Information about Rare Diseases – A Dynamic Sociotechnology Theory Scaffolds the Methods Used to Conduct a Study.
- Dr. Lauri Linder, Dr. Christine Platt, Dr. Jia-Wen Guo, and Kristin Stegenga presented a poster titled Evaluation of the Content Validity and Reading Level of Instruments to Measure Symptom Self-management Behaviors in School-age Children with Cancer and their Parents.
- Dr. Christine Platt, Thaddeus Pace, Sheila Gephart, Brennan Platt, Jana Hunsley, and Helena Morrison presented a podium presentation titled Salivary cortisol as a biomarker within foster family caregiving dyads: A pilot study.
Drs. Linda Edelman, Brenda Luther, and Larry Garrett conducted a student summit on rural health and substance use disorders. The two-day summit was held in Price, Utah, and featured presentations from clinicians and community organizations from across the State. The summit was conducted as a part of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) funded Utah Opioid Healthcare Consortium – Collaborative Care Model initiative that is focused on reducing opioid usage and dependence in Carbon, Emery, and Wayne counties.
Dr. Larry Garrett presented Building, Training, and Diversifying the SUD Workforce at the 2023 Summer Institute on Substance Use, Ethics, and Culture. The University of Alaska Anchorage sponsored the Summer Institute.
May
College of Nursing faculty and students presented at the Society for Acupuncture International Research Conference on May 17-21, 2023 in New York City, NY. The conference theme was From Mechanism to Patient-Centered Care: Research in Acupuncture and Traditional East Asian Medicine.
- Symposium: Measuring Patient-Centered Care: Common data sets for acupuncture trials across women’s lifespan. Kate
Levett, Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson, Belinda “Beau” Anderson, Claudia Citkovitz, Lisa Conboy, Kathleen Lumiere, Rosa
Schnyer. - Post-Conference Workshop: Building Consensus – Producing Core Outcome Sets for Acupuncture Trials in Women’s
Health. Kate Levett, Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson, Belinda “Beau” Anderson, Debra Betts, Claudia Citkovitz, Lisa Conboy,
Kathleen Lumiere, Rosa Schnyer. Wen Tu and Elisabeth Osgood-Campbell assisted with the workshop. - Oral Presentation: Volunteer Primary Care Providers' Experience with Referring Guatemalan Patients for Acupuncture
Therapy. Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson, Buffy Taylor, Lisa Bell, Joan Boccino, Mindy Dillard, Caroline Sariah Howell,
Cinnamon Geppelt, Ashlee Taft Nelson, Claudia Citkovitz, Gabby Alvarez, Wen Tu, Dr. Kimberly Garcia. - Poster Presentations:
- Volunteer Primary Care Providers' Experience with Referring Guatemalan Patients for Acupuncture Therapy. Dr.
Lisa Taylor-Swanson, Buffy Taylor, Lisa Bell, Joan Boccino, Mindy Dillard, Caroline Sariah Howell, Cinnamon
Geppelt, Ashlee Taft Nelson, Claudia Citkovitz, Gabby Alvarez, Wen Tu, Dr. Kimberly Garcia. - Training Guatemalan Lay Midwives in Acupressure for Preterm and Post-term Labor. Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson,
Buffy Taylor, Lisa Bell, Joan Boccino, Mindy Dillard, Caroline Sariah Howell, Cinnamon Geppelt, Ashlee Taft
Nelson, Claudia Citkovitz, Gabby Alvarez, Wen Tu, Dr. Kimberly Garcia. - Delivering Acupuncture Therapy in Guatemala During a Medical Mission: Pilot Study Outcomes and Lessons
Learned. Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson, Buffy Taylor, Lisa Bell, Joan Boccino, Mindy Dillard, Caroline Sariah
Howell, Cinnamon Geppelt, Ashlee Taft Nelson, Claudia Citkovitz, Gabby Alvarez, Wen Tu, Dr. Kimberly Garcia. - Acupuncture Therapy for Autonomic Symptom Management: A Retrospective Case Series. Dr. Lisa Taylor-
Swanson, Autumn Bear, Lauren Ziaks, Rhonda Taubin, Elisabeth Osgood-Campbell, and Melissa Cortez. - CARE – Health Research Reporting Guidelines for Case Reports. Lisa Conboy, Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson, Kathleen
Lumiere, David Riley.
College of Nursing faculty and students presented posters at the Women, Disrupted: Environmental, Endocrine, Emotional, Equity & Economic Impacts on Women’s Health on May 18, 2023 at the University of Utah.
- Training Guatemalan Lay Midwives in Acupressure for Preterm and Post-term Labor. Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson, Lisa Bell,
Mindy Dillard, Joan Boccino, Caroline Sariah Howell, Cinnamon Geppelt, Ashlee Taft Nelson, Buffy Taylor, Claudia
Citkovitz, Wen Tu, Gabby Alvarez, Dr. Kimberly Garcia. - Addressing a Gap in Menopause Care (MENOGAP): Pilot Testing and Integrative Group Medical Visit. Dr. Lisa Taylor-
Swanson, Camille Moreno, Belinda “Beau” Anderson, Melissa Cortez, Lisa Conboy, Luul Farah, Sara Farah, Julie Fritz,
Cinnamon Geppelt, Dorina Lee, Heather Merkley, Lori Pacheco, Wendy Sanders, Dr. Xiaoming Sheng, Kari Stoddard,
Fahina Tavake-Pasi, Jeannette Villalta, Paula Gardiner
Star Jones, Alexia Harrist, Jay Middleton, Dr. Deanna Kepka, andCassandra Walkama were invited speakers for the HPV Panel at the Wyoming Immunization Conferencein Casper, WY
Dr. Kara Dassel will co-facilitate a workshop titled What if? The importance of Planning Ahead at Lynden Legacy Foundation's Caregiver Seminar & Workshops 2023 on May 20, 2023.
Faculty, students, and alumni presented at the American College of Nurse-Midwives 68th Annual Meeting & Exhibition on May 7-9, 2023, in Orlando, FL. The conference theme was Reimagine & Rebuild.
- Dr. Gwen Latendresse, Dr. Eli Iacob, Dr. Ryoko Kausler, Uma Dorn, Dr.Sara Simonsen, Dr. Xiaoming Sheng, Marcela Smid, Marcia Williams, and Kristen Weissinger delivered apodium presentation titled Randomized Trial of Telehealth Group Intervention to Reduce Perinatal Depressive Symptoms in Diverse Populations
- Dr. Ryoko Kausler, Dr.Gwen Latendresse, Dr. Eli Iacob, Dr. Marcela Smid, Jane Grassley, and Dr. Kathie Supiano presented a poster titled Feasibility andAcceptability of a Remote-Access Intervention among Women with Perinatal Depression/Anxiety and Substance Use Risk.
Dr. Scott Christensen was invited to deliver a podium presentation titled Safety and Violence in the Clinical Workplace at the 18th Annual Hoag Embracing Excellence in Oncology Nursing Practice Conference on June 2-3, 2023 in Huntington Beach, CA.
Dr. Deanna Kepka presented a digital poster titled Higher Levels of HPV Vaccine Hesitancy Among Rural Hispanic Young Adults in The Western U.S. at the 35th International Papillomavirus Conference.
Dr. Christina Wilson, Dr. Sara Bybee, and Land Gardinier presented a poster titled Good Cancer Care is Gender-affirming Care for Transgender Individuals with Gendered Cancers: A Scoping Review at Cleveland Clinic’s 18th Annual Clinical Nursing Research Conference.
Dean Marla De Jong delivered a presentation about the College of Nursing at University of Utah Alumni Luncheon in St. George, UT on April 18, 2023.
Faculty helped plan and presented at the Utah Nurse Practitioners’ (UNP) 28th Annual Pharmacology Conference in Park City, UT.
- Conference Co-Chairs: Dr. Mandy Al-Khudairi and Kim Bayless
- Conference Committee members include Dr. Katie Davis
- Dr. ElLois Bailey delivered a podium presentation titled Exploring an Integrative Medicine Approach to the Treatment of Mental Health Disorders
- Dr. Heidi Vawdrey delivered a podium presentation titled So, what else are you taking? Unraveling the Risks and Benefits of Common OTC Dietary Supplements
- Dr. Heidi Vawdrey delivered a podium presentation titled Workup and Management of Thyroid Disorders in Primary Care
Faculty presented at the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) 49th Annual Conference on April 26-30, 2023 in Orlando, FL. The conference theme was Momentum and Sustainability in Advancing NP Education.
- Dr. Diane Chapman, Dr. Debra Penney, and Dr. Jia-Wen Guo delivered a podium presentation titled Curricular Approaches to Support Refugee Health Mentoring in the Community Setting
- Dr. Tom Rowley, Dr. Diane Chapman, and Dr. Eli Iacob presented a poster titled Augmenting Course Curriculum with Online Health Learning Platforms: An Evaluation of Student Use, Satisfaction, Confidence and Application of Course Material
Faculty, students, and alumni will present at the American College of Nurse-Midwives 68th Annual Meeting & Exhibition on May 7-9, 2023, in Orlando, FL. The conference theme is Reimagine & Rebuild.
- DNP student Lisa Bell, Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson, and Dr. Kimberly Garcia will present a poster titled Pilot Study with Guatemalan Lay Midwives about Acupressure to Encourage or Discourage Labor
- Lisa Bell, Dr. Kimberly Garcia, Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson, and Dr. Buffy Taylor will present a poster titled Primary Care Providers' Experience with Referring Guatemalan Patients for Acupuncture Treatment
Faculty, staff, pre- and post-doctoral fellows, and students presented at the Society of Behavioral Medicine's 44th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions on April 26-29, 2023, in Phoenix, AZ. The conference theme was Translating Science into Impact.
Pre-Conference Course: What You Need to Know about NIH Fellowship Grants (F31, F32): How Trainees and Mentors Can Make the Most of this Funding Opportunity. Tamara Somers, Hannah Fisher, Caroline Dorfman, Felicity Harper, Dr. Lee Ellington
Poster Presentations:
- A Phenomenological Study of Lived Experiences of Individuals with Perinatal Depression and Telehealth Group Interventions. Marcela Smid, Marcia Williams, Kritzia Merced-Morales, Ryoko Pentecost Kausler, Dr. Gwen Latendresse
- Mixed Method Approach to Understanding Participation Barriers in a Perinatal Depression Group Telehealth Intervention Trial. Marcia Williams, Marcela Smid, Dr. Eli Iacob, Ryoko Pentecost Kausler, Dr. Sara Simonsen, Dr. Gwen Latendresse
- Vaccine Hesitancy and Effects of Rurality among Young Adults (YAs), Western US, 2020-2021. Ida Tovar, Kaila Christini, Rebecca Richardson, Hannah Aanderud-Tanner, Amanda Petrik, Gloria Coronado, Dr. Deanna Kepka
- Trial of Three Approaches to Promoting the DPP: Effects on Risk Perceptions, Self-Efficacy and Interest in Referral. Bryan Gibson, Dr. Sara Simonsen, David Wetter, Roger Altizer, Yue Zhang, Kelly Lundberg, Jon Barton, Marta Valadez, Nancy Valadez
Podium Presentations:
- Randomized Trial of a Group Telehealth Intervention to Reduce Perinatal Depressive Symptoms. Dr. Gwen Latendresse, Dr. ElLois Bailey, Uma Parameswaran Dorn, Carol Hogue, Dr. Eli Iacob, Ryoko Pentecost Kausler, Kritzia Merced-Morales, Dr. Xiaoming Sheng, Dr. Sara Simonsen, Marcela Smid, Nancy Thompson, Kirsten Weissinger, Marcia Williams
- Crowdfunding Cancer Costs Online and LGBTQ+ Equity. Dr. Echo Warner, Caleb Easterly, Austin Waters, Cindy Turner, Dr. Jia-Wen Guo, Dr. Anne Kirchhoff, Stephen Rains, Dr. Kristin Cloyes
- Concordance of Expected and Perceived Social Support among Cancer Survivors and Their Care Partners during COVID-19 Pandemic. Dr. Kristin Cloyes, Sarah Nowak, Dr. Jia-Wen Guo, Maija Reblin
- Using Human-centered Design Methods to Adapt an Ehealth Platform for a Young Adult Cancer Survivor Group Intervention. Rina Fox, Terry Badger, Emmanuel Katsanis, Stacy Sanford, David Victorson, Betina Yanez, John Salsman, Dr. Echo Warner, Frank J. Penedo, Michael Antoni, Laura Oswald
- Recorded Research Spotlight: Centering LGBTQ+ Perspectives in Cancer Financial Burden Research. Cindy Turner, Austin Waters, Caleb Easterly, Dr. Kristin Cloyes, Dr. Anne Kirchhoff, Stephen Rains, Dr. Echo Warner
April
Rowan Neill – Honors and pre-licensure student and Dr. Linda Edelman’s mentee – presented a poster titled Primary Care
Modules: An Effective Nursing Educational Model? at the 2023 Virtual Undergraduate Research Symposium.
Dr. Youjeong Kang hosted a virtual research seminar titled Utilization of Data Science in Nursing Research for the American
University of Beirut Rafic Hariri School of Nursing.
U Health will host the Evidence-Based Practice and Wellness Champions Poster Fair on April 10-13, 2023, and 26 teams of
multidisciplinary faculty, staff, and students will present team-based improvement and wellness projects conducted throughout U Health. College of Nursing presenters are:
- Dr. Cheryl Armstrong: Implementing Wellness Initiatives to Enhance Professional and Personal Well-being of Nursing
Academia Faculty and Staff - Dr. Scott Christensen and Dr. Sue Chase-Cantarini: Newly Licensed Nurses’ Transition to Practice during Pandemic
after Participating in Nurse Apprentice Program - Bernadette Kiraly and Dr. Frances Johnson: Building Trust, Fostering Growth: The Power of Core Values and
Psychological Safety
Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson, Elisabeth Osgood-Campbell, and Wen Tu presented a poster titled Women’s Interest in the
Development of an Integrative Group Medical Visit for the Menopausal Transition at the 2023 Integrative Medicine & Health
Symposium in Chicago, IL.
Dr. Deanna Kepka delivered a podium presentation titled Improving HPV Vaccination Rates in the Mountain West at the
Huntsman Cancer Institute Research Retreat: Discovery, Innovation, and Celebration.
Dr. Djin Tay was invited to present a research talk about non-parental caregiving and its implications for caregivers working in academia. She presented Emotional and Health Impacts of End of Life Caregiving and Bereavement: Implications for Family Caregivers in Academia and STEM at Policies and Practices for Supporting Family Caregivers Working in Science, Engineering, and Medicine: Symposium 2. The symposium, part of a series, provided guidance to an expert committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) who will create a report to provide leaders in academia and government with evidence-based guidance on how to implement policies and programs to support the retention, re-entry, and advancement of students and professionals working in science, engineering, and medicine who have family caregiving responsibilities.
Olivia Frazier, Eden Bennett, and Joshua Nay delivered a presentation about Transformational Gifts at the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s Nursing Advancement Professional Conference in Washington, DC.
Dean Marla De Jong and Robin Newhouse facilitated the Academic Health Center Like Schools Focused Discussion at the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s (AACN) Deans Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, and presented themes to the AACN Board of Directors.
Christopher Stucky, Felichism Kabo, and Dean Marla De Jong presented a poster titled Associations of Surgical Team Communication with the Layout of Physical Space: A Network Analysis of the Operating Room in a Military Medical Center at the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses Global Surgical Conference & Expo in San Antonio. They won third place for research posters.
March
Dr. Mollie Cummins was a member of the Scientific Program Committee for the 2023 AMIA (American Medical Informatics Association) Informatics Summit.
- Dr. Mollie Cummins Chaired the Social Determinants of Health: Addressing Disparities and Bias session.
- Ram Gouripeddi, Dr. Mollie Cummins, and colleagues presented a poster titled Developing a Metadata Description for Publishing Research Data Resources for Promoting their Reuse.
- Ram Gouripeddi, Jackson Barlocker, Natalya Alekhina, Jace Johnny, Jennifer Lloyd, Haddy Bah, Tina Greimes, and Dr. Mollie Cummins presented a poster titled Performance of Containerized Text De-identification (TiDE) for De-identification of RECOVER EHR Clinical Notes. The Nursing Informatics Conference Engagement Scholarship supported Natalya Alekhina, Jace Johnny, and Jennifer Lloyd’s participation.
The Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) invited Dr. Scott Christensen and Chris Snyder, University of Utah Chief of Police (Retired)to present Safety and Violence in Health care on April 26, 2023, at the 48th Annual ONS Congress.
Dr. Shawna Sisler delivered two podium presentations at the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners 44th National Conference on Pediatric Health Care.
- Stephanie Evans and Dr. Shawna Sisler presented Lethal Means Reduction: The What, Why and How of Means Reduction for the Pediatric-focused APRN.
- Dr. Shawn Sisler presented Collaborative Parent-Teen Safety Planning for Suicidal Teens.
Dr. Scott Christensen, Shaun Hansen, and Dr. Barbara Wilson presented Conceptualizing Nurse Emotions with Affective Events Theory: A Scoping Review at the Cleveland Clinic Nursing Institute’s 18th Annual ClinicalNursing Research Conference.
Dr. Djin Tay, Mia Hashibe, and Dr. Lee Ellington presented When Hope is Not Enough: The Relationship between Optimism, Mental Health and Coping among Immunotherapy Patients and Caregivers at the Data Blitz session of the 2023 Palliative Care Research Cooperative Annual Investigator Meeting
Dr. Erin Meyer will present a video poster titled Autism: A Parallel Life in a Three-Dimensional Spectrum, which was selected through a peer-reviewed, competitive process for publication on the YouTube channel for the Conference for Global Transformation, an annual international conference held virtually. If you are interested in attending this conference, contact Dr. Meyer to learn about conference prerequisites. The video stars Rachael Hamilton and will be available starting May 19, 2023.
February
Dr. Deanna Kepka presented an oral presentation titled Higher Levels of HPV Vaccine Hesitancy among Rural Hispanic Young Adults in the Western U.S. at EUROGIN 2023.
Dr. Deanna Kepka was invited to offer introductory remarks at the National Cancer Institute’s Division of Cancer Control & Population Sciences’ HPV Cancer Center Consortium, which aims to reconnect cancer centers, researchers, and practitioners in a collaborative environment; discuss increasing uptake of the HPV vaccine and reducing HPV-related cancers, and highlight local issues surrounding HPV vaccination.
Brian Jack, Dr. Andrea Wallace, and Peter Yellowlees are featured speakers at the AHRQ National Webinar Leveraging Digital Technologies to Address the Needs of Underserved Populations panel discussion on February 28, 2023. These experts will share findings from their research on reducing health disparities and improving the quality of care for diverse patients through innovative digital health interventions.
Dr. Deanna Kepka was invited to deliver a presentation titled Successful Technology-based Rural Patient HPV Vaccination Reminder Intervention and Social Media Assessment of Strategies to Reduce HPV Vaccine Misinformation at EUROGIN 2023 in Bilbao, Spain.
Dr. Lauri Linder mentored five students who will present at the Utah Conference on Undergraduate Research (UCUR) on February 17, 2023.
- Sydney Gilliland – Usability of the Revised Color Me Healthy App for Children with Cancer.
- Hakop Kardzhyan – Health Narratives of Children with Cancer Using an mHealth App.
- Brianna Oliveros – Qualitative Usability Evaluation of the Revised Color Me Healthy App: Perceptions of Parents.
- Minahil Usman – Pediatric Oncology Patients’ Conceptualization of Cancer Symptoms.
- Haley Utendorfer – Qualitative Usability Evaluation of the Revised Color Me Healthy App: Perceptions of Children.
In addition, Dr. Kimberly Garcia mentored Ella Baker who will present Improving Neonatal Resuscitation Curriculum Using Demographic Information and Preferred Learning Methods from Guatemalan Lay Midwives.
January
Dr. Mollie Cummins, Ramkiran Gouripeddi, Jackson Barlocker, Sukrut Shishupal, and Mary Beth Scholand presented a poster titled Data Science and Teamwork for Understanding PASC: PCORnet™ RECOVER EHR at the Utah 2023 Data Science Day, which the Utah Center for Data Science and the One Utah Data Science Hub organized.
Dr. Mollie Cummins, Dr. Catherine Ivory, and Dr. Robert Lucero hosted a panel discussion titled Perspectives on Adoption of a Unique Identifier for Nurses at the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) Annual Symposium in Washington D.C. Panel members discussed the following key points: People are hospitalized to receive nursing care, and some care outcomes are perceived to be sensitive to nursing care. Connecting the care provided by the individual nurse to the person receiving the care is rarely accomplished because nursing care is bundled into the person’s daily room charge. The nursing profession proposes adoption of a unique nurse identifier (UNI) that stays with the nurse throughout the nurse’s career. Adoption of a UNI is a necessary step in quantifying the unique contributions of the nurse (the value of nursing care). To maximize adoption of the UNI, associates from various perspectives must be engaged to assure standards for data governance related to the UNI are applied, and processes to mitigate discrimination and bias are implemented. Panel members explored perspectives on implementing a UNI, and proposed solutions.
Dr. Andrea Wallace, Natalie Tedford, and Carolyn Reynolds were panelists for a discussion titled Using the Health System to Address Social Determinants of Child Health at the Pediatric Health Equity Symposium. This conference was designed to share the work on child health equity happening at the University of Utah and Intermountain Healthcare.
Faculty, including faculty emeriti, presented at the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Doctoral Education Conference.
- Dr. Jennifer Clifton and Dr. Leissa Roberts presented a poster titled Community Collaboration with Diverse Population Leads to Faculty Practice Expansion.
- Dean Marla De Jong moderated the Life-Schools Discussion for Public Colleges/Universities.
- Dr. Patricia Morton presented a Breakfast Forum titled Strategies to Promote Acceptance of a Manuscript.
- Dr. Rita Picker, Dr. Mary Beth Happ, and Dr. Lee Ellington presented a poster titled Partnerships for Educating Nursing Scientists.
December
Garza-Levitt, SE, MacFarland MM, Ponce Gonzalez K, Supiano KP. Exploring the intersections of college student poverty, grief, and racial/ethnic identity: A scoping review protocol. Syst. Rev. 2023;12:235, https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-023-02407-x
Matovu SN, Ellington L, Watt M, Nakasujja N, Young HM. Grandmothers as primary caregivers for their grandchildren in Uganda: Challenges faced and potential for a sustainable livelihood intervention. Res Gerontol Nurs. 2023. Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.3928/19404921-20231013-02
Mooney KH, Coombs LA, Whisenant MS, Wilson CM, Moraitis AM, Steinbach MN, Sloss EA, Lloyd JLE, Alekhina N, Berry PH, Kang Y, Iacob E, Donaldson GW. Impact of an automated remote monitoring and coaching intervention in reducing hospice care family caregiver burden. Cancer. 2023. Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1002/cncr.35131
Wall M, Shiver S, Partola S, Wilson Steffes N, Ojeda R. Racelighting in Utah education: Counterstories across contexts. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. 2023. Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1108/EDI-11-2022-0328
Cajavilca MF, Dassel K, Portugal-Bouza G, Utz R, Supiano K. Establishing a Spanish-focused advance care planning educational session for Latina breast cancer survivors. J Canc Educ. 2023. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-023-02387-5
Cummins MR, Burr J, Young L, Yeatts SD, Ecklund DJ, Bunnell BE, Dwyer JP, VanBuren JM. Decentralized technology use in multicenter clinical research studies based at U.S. academic research centers. J Clin Transl Sci. In press. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/cts.2023.678
Nava M, Christini K, Kepka D, Kent-Marvick J, Digre KB, Stark LA, Davis FA, Lee D, Mukundente V, Napia E, Sanchez-Birkhead A, Tavake-Pasi OF, Villalta J, Brown H, Simonsen S. Do interventions targeting women impact children’s health behaviors? UWH Review. 2023. DOI: 10.26054/0d-jacn-53wd
Razzaghi H, Forrest C, Hirabayashi K, Allen A, Wu Q, Rao S, Chen Y, Bunnell HT, Chrischilles EA, Cowell LG, Cummins MR, Hanauer DA, Higginbotham MJ, Horne BD, Horowitz CR, Jhaveri R, Kim S, Mishkin A, Muszynski JA, Naggie S, Pajor NM, Paranjape A, Schwenk HT, Sills MR, Tedla YG, Williams DA, Bailey C. (In press, 2023). Vaccine effectiveness against long COVID in children: A report from the RECOVER EHR cohort. Pediatrics. 2023. In press. DOI: 10.1101/2023.09.27.23296100
Wallace AS, Raaum SE, Johnson EP, Presson AP, Allen CM, Elliott M, Bristol AA, Elmore CE. Impact of COVID-19 visitation policies and hospital capacity on discharge readiness in medicine patients. Discov Health Systems. 2023; 2:45. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44250-023-00060-8
November
Goodwin RM, Utz R, Elmore C, Ornstein K, Tay DL, Ellington L, Smith, K, Stephens C. Leveraging existing datasets to advance family caregiving research: opportunities to measure what matters. J Aging Soc Policy. In press.
Hashibe M, Wei M, Lee CJ, Tao R, Koric A, Wang J, Daud A, Tay D, Shen J, Lee Y-cA, Chang C-PE. Incident cardiovascular disease risk among older Asian, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander breast cancer survivors. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2023;OF1–OF10. https://doi.org/10.1158/1055-9965.EPI-23-0679
Linder LA, Challinor J. Pediatric oncology nurse-led research and evidence-based practice: Global exemplars to reduce disparity. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol Nurs. 2023;40(5):281-285. https://doi.org/10.1177/27527530231190371
van Thiel Berghuijs KM, Kaddas HK, Warner EL, Fair DB, Fluchel M, Knackstedt ED, Verma A, Kepka D, Green AL, Smitherman AB, Draper L, Johnson RH, Kirchhoff AC. Vaccination practices of pediatric oncologists from eight states. BMC Health Serv Res. 2023;23(1):1215. doi: 10.1186/s12913-023-10160-z
Hartsell J, Staes C, Allen K, Dunn A, Wilson F, Samore M, Shoaf K. Navigating the landscape: Barriers and facilitators in electronic case reporting implementation across public health agencies. J Public Health Manag Pract. 2023. Epub ahead of print. doi: 10.1097/PHH.0000000000001825
Stucky CH, Kabo FW, De Jong MJ, House SL, Wymer JA. Surgical team structure: how familiarity and team size influence communication effectiveness in military surgical teams. Mil Med. 2023;188(S6):232-239. https://doi.org/10.1093/milmed/usad098
Valenti K, Bybee S, Nwakasi C, Kano M, Coats H. Palliative care professionals’ perceptions of communication with sexual and gender minority patients. Am J Hosp Palliat Med. 2023. Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1177/1049909123121266
Amos V, LeBaron V, Chuong T, Elmore CE, Hamal PK, Paudel BD, Steen A, Chapagain S. Co-constructing collaboration: An evidence-based approach to advance and evaluate equitable global public health research partnerships. PLOS Glob Public Health. 2023;3(10):e0002481. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0002481
Huntsman-Jones CE, Melini J, Steans T. Starting a follow-up clinic for patients who experience sexual violence. J Nurse Pract. In press. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2023.104817
Huntsman-Jones C, Igweobi L. The rise of serotonin syndrome. J Nurse Life Care Plan. 2023;XXIII(4):30-33.
Staes CJ, Beck AC, Chalkidis G, Scheese CH, Taft T, Guo J-W, Newman MG, Kawamoto K, Sloss EA, McPherson JP. Design of an interface to communicate artificial intelligence-based prognosis for patients with advanced solid tumors: A user-centered approach. J Am Med Inform Assoc. 2023; ocad201. https://doi.org/10.1093/jamia/ocad201
Van Thiel Berghuijs KM, Kadas HK, Warner EL, Fair DB, Fluchel M, Knackstedt ED, Verma A, Kepka D, Green A, Smitherman AB, Draper L, Johnson R, Kirchhoff AC. Vaccination practices of pediatric oncologists from eight states. BMC Public Health. In press.
Warner EL, Hebdon M, Lai D, Smith K, Xiaou J. Young adult cancer care partners: An emerging generation of millennial caregivers. Int J Environ Public Health. In press.
Waters AR, Turner C, Easterly CW, Tovar I, Mulvaney M, Poquadeck M, Johnston H, Ghazal LV, Rains SA, Cloyes KG, Kirchhoff AC, Warner EL. Exploring online crowdfunding for cancer-related costs among LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus) cancer survivors: Integration of community-engaged and technology-based methodologies. JMIR Cancer. 2023;9:e51605. doi: 10.2196/51605
October
Scheese CH, Nerges J, Sneddon CS, Morton PG. Strategies for transitioning from a clinical position to a faculty role. J Prof Nurs. 2023. Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.profnurs.2023.09.003
Wawrzynski SE, Cloyes KG, Arasteh K, Guo J-W, Linder L, Reblin M, Alderfer MA. Online experiences, internet-fostered connection, resilience, and adjustment among adolescent siblings of children with cancer. Cancer Nurs. Epub ahead of print. DOI: 10.1097/NCC.0000000000001284
Utz RL, Caserta M, Iacob E, Sparks C, Stark L, Terrill A, Thompson A, Wong B. Maximizing the benefit of respite for dementia caregivers: A study protocol describing the development & evaluation of the time for living & caring (TLC) intervention. OBM Integr Compliment Med. 2023;8(4):040. doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2304040
September
Warner EL, Hebdon M, Tay DL, Smith K, Welling A, Xu J. Young adult cancer care partners: A theoretical description of an emerging population with unique needs. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023;20(17):6646. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20176646
Kelly BC, Hanson HA, Hollingshaus MS, Meeks H, Tay D, Stephens C, Ornstein K, Ellington L, Utz R. Disparities and determinants of place of death: Insights from the Utah Population Database. Death Studies. In press.
Coaston A, Lee SJ, Johnson J, Hoffman T, Weiss S, Stephens CE. Factors associated with mobile medical clinic use: A retrospective cohort study. Int J Equity Health. In press. Dr. Angel Coaston will present the paper as a poster at the 19th Annual Mobile Health Clinics Conference in Pittsburgh, PA.
Stephens C, Tay D, Iacob E, Hollingshaus M, Goodwin R, Kelly B, Smith K, Ellington L, Utz R, Ornstein K. Family ties at end-of-life: Characteristics of nursing home decedents with and without family. Palliat Med Rep. In press.
August
Sharareh N, Adesoba TP, Wallace AS, Bybee S, Potter LN, Seligman H, Wilson FA. Associations between food insecurity and other social risk factors among U.S. adults. J Gen Intern Med. 2023. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-023-08360-8
Alnajar MK, Abdalrahim MS, Mosleh SM, Farhan M, Amro K, and Darawad MW. The need of patients living with cancer for palliative care. Int J Palliat Nurs. 2023;29(5):236-245. doi: 10.12968/ijpn.2023.29.5.236
Mosleh SM, Alnajar MK, Darawad M. The impact of illness perception on delay in seeking medical help in patients with acute chest pain: A cross-sectional study in the United Arab Emirates. Open Nurs J. 2023;17. DOI: 10.2174/18744346-v17-e230407-2022-181
Nassar O, Alshahwan S, Alshahwan R, Halasa S, Alashhab S, Alnajar M. Determinants of parents’ knowledge, attitudes, and practice toward childhood vaccination: A national study. Open Nurs J. 2023;17. DOI: 10.2174/18744346-v17-230223-2022-88
Sharareh N, Bybee S, Goldstein E, Jones S, Hess R, Wallace A, Seligman H, Wilson FA. Disparities in food insecurity between sexual minority and heterosexual adults – A higher burden on bisexual individuals. Front Public Health. 2023;11. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1237091
In Other News:
Anderson BJ, Zappa M, Glickstein B, Taylor-Swanson L. "The history of Chinese medicine really is very detailed regarding pandemics": A qualitative analysis of evidence-based practice and the use of Chinese herbal medicine by licensed acupuncturists during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. J Integr Complement Med. 2023. Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1089/jicm.2023.0033
Bybee SG, Thomas Hebdon MC, Cloyes KG, Hiatt SO, Iacob E, Reblin M, Clayton MF, Ellington L. Cancer caregivers at the end-of-life: How much me vs. how much we? PEC Innovation. 2023;3:100193. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pecinn.2023.100193
Chalkidis G, McPherson JP, Beck A, Newman MG, Guo J-W, Sloss EA, Staes CJ. External validation of a machine learning model to predict 6-month mortality for patients with advanced solid tumors. JAMA Netw Open. 2023;6(8):e2327193. DOI:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.27193
Christensen SS, Chase-Cantarini S, Li H, Sheng X, Nixon TL, De Jong MJ. Newly licensed nurses’ transition during the pandemic after participating in nurse apprentice program. Collegian. In press. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colegn.2023.07.002
Friberg-Felsted K, Caserta M. Essentials to improve the effectiveness of healthy aging programming: Consideration of social determinants and utilization of a theoretical model. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023;20(15):6491. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20156491
Hunsaker S, Garrett L, Merrill K, Rhodes R. Meeting patients where they are: A nurse-driven quality improvement project to provide influenza vaccinations in the emergency department. J Emerg Nurs. 2023;49(4):553-563.e3. doi: 10.1016/j.jen.2023.02.002
McDonald J, Graca S, Citkovitz C, Taylor-Swanson L. Turning point: A review of key research and engagement in 2022. J Integr Complement Med. 2023. Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1089/jicm.2023.0283
Tay DL, Sheng X, Meeks HD, Guo J-W, Ornstein K, Mooney K, Varghese TK, Ellington L, Hashibe M. Risk of inpatient and emergency department visits among lung cancer patients receiving immunotherapies as first line treatment: Findings from a linked population dataset. J Clin Oncol. 2023;41(16_suppl):e18817. 10.1200/JCO.2023.41.16_suppl.e18817
July
Wilczewski H, Ong T, Ivanova J, Soni H, Barrera JF, Cummins MR, Welch BM, Bunnell BE. Telemedicine from home or the office: Perceptions of mental health providers. Telemed J E Health. 2023. Epub ahead of print. doi: 10.1089/tmj.2023.0141
Thaweethai T, Jolley SE, Karlson EW, et al. Development of a definition of postacute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection. JAMA. 2023;329(22):1934-1946. (Consortium collaborator, Cummins MR). doi:10.1001/jama.2023.8823
Dassel K, Utz R, Sanchez-Birkhead A, Carbajal-Salisbury S, Villalta J, Cajavilca M, Solkowski L, Aruscavage N, Supiano K, Iacob E. Health disparities in advance care planning: Development of a Spanish-language LEAD Guide (Life-Planning in Early Alzheimer's and Other Dementias). Health Equity. In press.
Olsen GH, Gee PM, Wolfe D, Winberg C, Carpenter L, Jones C, Jacobs JR, Leither L, Peltan ID, Singer SJ, Asch SM, Grissom CK, Srivastava R, Knighton AJ. Awakening and breathing coordination: A mixed-methods analysis of determinants of implementation. 2023. Ann Am Thorac Soc. Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1513/AnnalsATS.202212-1048OC
Stegenga K, Erickson J, Linder L, Macpherson CF, Elswick RK Jr, Ameringer S. Development, validity, and reliability of a new instrument to assess symptom self-management behaviors in adolescents/young adults with cancer. 2023. Palliat Support Care. Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1478951523000810
Tay DL, Reblin M, Iacob E, Cloyes KG, Thomas Hebdon MC, Reynaga M, Mooney K, Ellington L. Cancer hospice caregivers' self-care behaviors: The role of caregiving tasks, burden, and mental health. 2023. J Hosp Palliat Nurs. Epub ahead of print. DOI: 10.1097/NJH.0000000000000962
Winn M, Karra P, Freisling H, Gunter MJ, Haaland B, Litchman ML, Doherty JA, Playdon MC, Hardikar S. Metabolic obesity phenotypes and obesity-related cancer risk in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. 2023. Endocrinol Diab Metab. Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1002/edm2.433
June
Allen NA, Litchman ML, Greenwood DA, Ng A, Sanchez-Birkhead A. (2023). Hispanic diabetes peer facilitator training needs and connections to Hispanics with type 2 diabetes. Hisp Health Care Int. 2023. Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1177/15404153231175998
Als A, Dassel KB, He Y, Allen NA. The association between Medicare annual wellness visits and diabetes outcomes among older adults. World Med Health Policy. In Press
Berg CA, Suchy Y, de Grey RGK, Allen NA, Campbell MS, Munion A, Butner J, Helgeson VS. Cognitive abilities and collaboration in couples in type 1 diabetes management. Diabetes Spectr. 2023;36(1):33-40. https://doi.org/10.2337/ds21-0057
Carroll AJ, Mohanty N, Wallace AS, Langman CB, Smith JD. Perspectives of primary care clinicians on the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric hypertension. Fam Community Health. 2023;46(2):123-127. DOI: 10.1097/FCH.0000000000000358
Helgeson VS, Allen NA, Tracy EL, Butner J, Berg CA. Diabetes stress contagion among romantic partners: A daily diary investigation. J Behav Med. 2022;45(5):716-727. DOI: 10.1007/s10865-022-00337-y
Scheese CH. Coming full circle: A transplant nurse on why tissue donation matters. Am J Nurs. 2023;123(6):64. DOI: 10.1097/01.NAJ.0000938760.53953.63
Simonsen SE, Sunada GR, Digre K, Stark LA, Mukundente V, Napia E, Tavake-Pasi F, Villalta J, Lee D, Davis F, Sanchez-Birkhead A, Brown BH, Baron KG. Short sleep duration and interest in sleep improvement in a multi-ethnic cohort of diverse women participating in a community-based wellness intervention: An unmet need for improvement. BMC Women's Health. 2023;23:188. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-023-02341-z
Bybee SG, Wilson CM. Why good cancer care means gender-affirming care for transgender individuals with gendered cancers: Implications for research, policy, and practice. J Clin Oncol. 2023. Epub ahead of print. doi: 10.1200/JCO.22.01857
Chavez-Yenter D, Vagher J, Clayton MF, Rindler M, Shukovich M, Kaphingst KA. "Being proactive, not reactive": exploring perceptions of genetic testing among White, Latinx, and Pacific Islander Populations. J Community Genet. 2021;12(4):617-630. DOI: 10.1007/s12687-021-00542-3
Hiatt RA, Clayton MF, Collins KK, Gold HT, Laiyemo AO, Truesdale KP, Ritzwoller DP. The Pathways to Prevention (P2P) Program: Nutrition as Prevention for Improved Cancer Outcomes. J Natl Cancer Inst. Accepted. https://doi.org/10.1093/jnci/djad079
Johnson KB, Sharma A, Henry NL, Wei M, Bie B, Hershberger CE, Rhoades EE, Sen A, Johnson RE, Steenblik J, Hockings J, Budd GT, Eng C, Foss J, Rotroff DM. Genetic variations that influence paclitaxel pharmacokinetics and intracellular effects that may contribute to chemotherapy-induced neuropathy: A narrative review. Front Pain Res (Lausanne). 2023;4:1139883. doi: 10.3389/fpain.2023.1139883
Tjia J, Clayton MF, Fromme EK, McPherson ML, DeSanto-Madeya S. Shared Medication PLanning In (SIMPLIfy) home hospice: An educational program to enable goal-concordant prescribing in home hospice. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2021;62(5):1092-1099. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2021.05.015
Tjia J, Clayton MF, Chiriboga G, Staples B, Puerto G, Rappaport L, DeSanto-Madeya S. Stakeholder-engaged process for refining the design of a clinical trial in home hospice. BMC Med Res Methodol. 2021;21:92. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12874-021-01275-0
Eaton J, Neller S, Fernandez Cajavilca M, Johnson JK, Ellington L. Iterative review and revision of the Enhancing Active Caregiver Training (EnACT) intervention. J Alzheimers Dis Rep. 2023;7(1):461-467. https://doi.org/10.3233/ADR-220096
Platt C, Gephart S, Platt B. Middle-range theory of the adapting foster family: Mathematical modeling in nursing science. Nurs Sci Q. 2023;36(3):273-281. doi:10.1177/08943184231169750
Sharareh N, Seligman H, Adesoba TP, Wallace AS, Hess R, Wilson FA. Food Insecurity disparities among immigrants in the United States. AJPM Focus. 2023. Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.focus.2023.100113
May
Cummins MR, Ong T, Ivanova J, Barrera JF, Wilczewski H, Soni H, Welch BM, Bunnell BE. 2023. Consensus guidelines for
teledermatology: Scoping review. JMIR Dermatol. 2023;6:e46121. doi:10.2196/46121
Guo J-W, Chow M, Amici J, Yu P, and Kuo C. Public opinions about an older adult playing a persuasive game: Based on social
media messages. Aging Health Res. 2023. Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ahr.2023.100145
Guo J-W, Tay D, Weinstein SM, Lyons A, Sward KA. Cancer pain trajectories in the last two years of life. Journal of Taiwan
Association for Medical Informatics. 2023;32(1):41-58. https://www.airitilibrary.com/Publication/alDetailedMesh?DocID=10213155-N202305090006-00005&PublishTypeID=P001
Waters AR, Weir C, Kramer HS, van Thiel Berghuijs KM, Wu Y, Kepka D, Kirchhoff AC. Implementation barriers and considerations for recommending and administering the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in oncology settings. J Cancer Surviv. 2023. Epub ahead of print. doi: 10.1007/s11764-023-01391-4
Miele K, Kim SY, Jones R, Rembert JH, Wachman EM, Shrestha H, Henninger ML, Kimes TM, Schneider PD, Deshmukh VG, Sivaloganathan V, Sward KA, Sanjuan PM, Maxwell JR, Seligman NS, Caveglia S, Louis JM, Wright T, Bennett CC, Green C, George N, Gosdin L, Tran E, Meaney-Delman D, Gilboa SM. Medication for opioid use disorder during pregnancy – Maternal and infant network to understand outcomes associated with use of medication for opioid use disorder during pregnancy (MAT-LINK), 2014-2021. MMWR Surveill Summ. 2023;72(No. SS-3):1-14. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.ss7203a1
Dr. Jacqueline Eaton wrote Portrait of a Caregiver, which was featured in Accelerate. Jacqueline shared an arts-based approach for engaging caregivers of people living with dementia.
Ou JY, Bennion N, Parker K, Fair D, Hanson HA, Kepka D, Warner EL, Ramsay JM, Kaddas HK, Kirchhoff AC. Risk factors and trends for HPV-associated subsequent malignant neoplasms among adolescent and young adult cancer survivors. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2023. Epub ahead of print. doi: 10.1158/1055-9965.EPI-22-0826
Kabo FW, Stucky MJ, De Jong MJ. Associations of surgical team communication with the layout of physical space: a network analysis of the operating room in a military medical center. Health Environments Research & Design Journal. 2023. Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1177/19375867231159130
April
Ellis J, Ward K, Garrett K, Taylor E, Clark E, Baksh L, Simonsen S. Changes to birth plans due to COVID-19: A survey of Utah
midwives and doulas. J Midwifery Womens Health. 2023. Epub ahead of print. doi: 10.1111/jmwh.13491
Carroll AJ, Tedla YG, Padilla R, Jain A, Segovia E, Moin A, Wallace AS, Sanuade OA, Langman CB, Mohanty N, Smith JD.
Adherence to the 2017 clinical practice guidelines for pediatric hypertension in safety-net clinics. JAMA Netw Open.
2023;6(4):e237043. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.7043
Sharareh N, Wang C-Y, Wallace AS, Butler J. Indications of food insecurity in the content of telephone calls to a community
referral system. PLoS ONE. 2023;18(4):e0284624. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0284624
Steenblik J, Jones A, Gold C, Seymour G, Garrett L, Griffith M, Blitch A, Langi S, Crump J, Madsen T. Improving access to
naloxone and opioid resources through the emergency department. Am J Emerg Med. 2023. Epub ahead of print.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2023.04.004
Gee PM, Clift A, Osteyee J, Katz R, Collingridge D. Fall risk instrument for pediatric behavioral health patients (BHFR-P©): A
validity and reliability study. J Pediatr Nurs. 2023;69:118-120. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2023.02.011
Starkweather A, Cohen B, Gray TF, Linder L, Zanville N. Cancer-specific health equity metrics in the United States of America: A
scoping review. Cancer Med. 2023. Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1002/cam4.5881
March
Christensen SS, Nixon TL, Aguilar RL, Muhamedagic Z, Mahoney K. Using participatory management to empower nurses to identify and prioritize the drivers of their burnout. Int J Healthc Manag. 2023. Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1080/20479700.2023.2190251
Dixon BE, StaesC, Acharya J, Allen KS, Hartsell J, Cullen T, Lenert L, Rucker DW, Lehmann H. Enhancing the nation’spublic health information infrastructure: A report from the ACMI symposium. J Am Med Inform Assoc. 2023; ocad033. https://doi.org/10.1093/jamia/ocad033
Mair CA, Thygesen LC, Aldridge M, Tay DL, Ornstein KA. End-of-life experiences among "kinless" older adults: A nationwide register-based study. J Palliat Med. 2023. Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1089/jpm.2022.0490
Neller SA,CloyesKG, Edelman LS,Wong B, Baines B, Towsley GL. Preparing for the future while living in the present: Older adults’ experiences creating a legacy of values.Gerontologist. 2023. Accepted. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnad019
Reblin M, Tay DL,Iacob E, Cloyes KG, Hebdon MCT, Ellington L. Hospice caregivers’ perception of family and non-family social support and stress over time: Associations with reports of general support.Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023;20(6):5009. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20065009
Coats H, Doyon K, Isaacson M, Tay D, Rosa WE, Mayahara M, et al. The 2023-2026 Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association research agenda. J Hosp Palliat Nurs. 2023;25(2). DOI: 10.1097/NJH.0000000000000935
March
Eaton J, Cloyes KG, Paulsen B, Madden C, Ellington L. The development of knowledgeable nursing assistants as creative
caregivers (KNACC). Geriatr Nurs. 2023;51:95-101. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gerinurse.2023.02.015
Eaton J, Cloyes KG, Paulsen B, Wong B, Madden C, Ellington L. Pilot testing the knowledgeable nursing assistants as
creative caregivers (KNACC) guide. Geriatr Nurs. 2023;51:65-68. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gerinurse.2023.02.013
Mooney K, Whisenant MS, Wilson CM, Coombs LA, Lloyd J, Alekhina N, Sloss EA, Steinbach M, Moraitis AM, Berry P,
Iacob E, Donaldson G. Technology-assisted mHealth caregiver support to manage cancer patient symptoms: A randomized
controlled trial. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2023. Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2023.02.320
Waters AR, Kaddas HK, van Thiel Berghuijs KM, Vaca Lopez PL, Warner EL, Ou JY, Ramsay JM, Palmer A, Ray N, Tsukamoto
T, Fair DB, Lewis MA, Linder L, Gill D, Kirchhoff AC. COVID-19 related employment disruptions and increased financial burden
among survivors of adolescent and young adult cancer. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2023. Epub ahead of print.
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Yang R, Jensen FB, Edelman LS, Cloyes KG, Donaldson GW, Sanders NA, Pepper GA. (2023). “Being careful”: How much
caution is enough? The relational context of fear of older adult falling in older adult-family-caregiver dyads. Geriatr Nurs. 2023;51:129-135. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gerinurse.2023.03.001
February
Brandt HM, Footman A, Adsul P, Ramanadhan S, Kepka D. Implementing interventions to start HPV vaccination at age 9: Using the evidence we have. Hum Vaccin Immunother. 2023. Epub ahead of print. doi: 10.1080/21645515.2023.2180250.
Coronado GD, Petrik AF, Slaughter M, Kepka D, Naleway AL. Adolescents who have undergone human papillomavirus vaccination are more likely to get a COVID-19 vaccine. J Adolesc Health. 2023. Epub ahead of print. DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2022.12.022.
Staes C, Yusuf S, Hambly M, Phengphoo S, Guo J-W. Safety risks and workflow implications associated with nursing-related free-text communication orders. J Am Med Inform Assoc. 2023; ocad018. https://doi.org/10.1093/jamia/ocad018
Warner ZC, Gilbert-Gard K, Reid B, Joseph W, Kepka D, Auguste P, Warner EL. Knowledge and awareness of colorectal cancer among a predominantly Indigenous Caribbean community. BMC Public Health. 2023;23:243. DOI: 10.1186/s12889-022-14810-5
Warner EL, Wilson AR, Rainbow JG, Ellington L, Kirchhoff AC. Employment of young adult cancer caregivers, other disease caregivers, and non-caregiving adults. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021;18(14):7452. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18147452
Wawrzynski S, Alderfer M, Waters AR, Linder L, Reblin M, Guo J-W, Litchman M, Cloyes K. Technology-mediated support among siblings of children with cancer. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2023. Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1089/jayao.2022.0151
As a part of the American Association of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN) Nurse-Sensitive Indicator Special Interest Group, Dr. Brenda Luther, Honor Martin, and DNP student Krissa Hendricks Nordblad published Leading the Way to Health Equity in AAACN ViewPoint.
Bybee S, Cloyes KG, Mooney K, Supiano K, Baucom BRW, Ellington L. Shoulder-to-shoulder: How cancer affects the intimate relationships of sexual and gender minority and non-SGM couples. Behav Ther. 2023;46(1). Available at https://services.abct.org/i4a/doclibrary/index.cfm?category_id=26.
Dr. Erin Meyer submitted a report titled ‘At Home,’ An Inquiry, that was selected through a peer-reviewed, competitive process for publication on the website for the Conference for Global Transformation, an annual international conference held virtually. If you are interested in attending this conference, contact Dr. Meyer to learn about conference prerequisites. The reports and proceedings will not be published on the website until the conference begins on May 19, 2023.
Waters AR, van Thiel Berghuijs KM, Kaddas HK, Vaca Lopez PL, Chevrier Am, Ray N, Tsukamoto T, Allen K, Fair DB, Lewis MA, Perez GK, Park ER, Kirchhoff AC, Warner EL. Sources of informal financial support among adolescent and young adult cancer survivors: A mixed methods analysis from the HIAYA CHAT study. Support Care Cancer. 2023;31(3):159. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-023-07626-5
Weidner M, Towsley GL. Meaningful connections: An education program to enhance resident-certified nursing assistant relationships. Gerontol Geriatr Educ. 2023. https://doi.org/10.1080/02701960.2023.2174116
Yi J, Younce B, Chung E, Kim MA, Bradbury L. Mothers' bereavement and evolving relationships with their dead child in South Korea. Fam Relat. 2023;1-16. https://doi.org/10.1111/fare.12841
Meek PM, Schmiege SJ, Sood A, Petersen H, Vazquez-Guillamet R, Irshad H, McDonald J, and Tesfaigzi Y. Testing of a novel questionnaire of Household Exposure to Wood Smoke. PLOS Glob Public Health. 2023;3(1): e0001500. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0001500
January
Brenner R, Cole L, Towsley GL, Farrell TW. Adults without advocates and the unrepresented: A narrative review of terminology and settings. Gerontol Geriatr Med. 2023;9. https://doi.org/10.1177/23337214221142936
Chan GK, Cummins MR, Taylor CS, Rambur B, Auerbach DI, Meadows-Oliver M, Cooke C, Turek EA, Pittman P. An overview and policy implications of national nurse identifier systems: A call for unity and integration. Nurs Outlook. 2023. In press. DOI: 10.1016/j.outlook.2022.10.005
Charron E, Kent-Marvick J, Gibson T, Taylor E, Bouwman K, Sani GM, Simonsen SE, Stone RH, Kaiser JE, McFarland MM. Barriers to and facilitators of hormonal and long-acting reversible contraception access and use in the US among reproductive-aged women who use opioids: A scoping review. Prev Med Rep. 2023. In press. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2023.102111
Peterson J, Wilson TF, Watt MH, Gruhl J, Davis S, Olsen J, Parsons MW, Kann BH, Swire-Thompson B, Fagerlin A, Warner EL, King AJ, Chino F, Johnson SB. International medical tourism of US cancer patients for alternative cancer treatments: Financial, demographic, and clinical profiles of online crowdfunding campaigns. Cancer Med. 2023. Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1002/cam4.5636
Chang C-P, Wilson CM, Rowe K, Snyder J, Dodson M, Deshmukh V, Newman M, Fraser A, Smith K, Date A, Stanford JB, Gaffney D, Mooney K, HashibeM. Sexual dysfunction among gynecologic cancer survivors in a population-based cohort study. Support Care Cancer. 2022;31:51. doi: 10.1007/s00520-022-07469-6
DasselKB,IacobE, UtzRL,SupianoKP, FuhrmannH. Promoting advance care planning for persons with dementia: Study protocol for the LEAD (Life-Planning in Early Alzheimer’s and Dementia) clinical trial. OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine.2023;8(1):26. doi:10.21926/obm.icm.2301004
Elmore CE, Acharya SC, Dulal S, Enneking-Norton F, Hamal PK, Kattel R, Maurer MA, Paudel D, Paudel BD, Shilpakar R, Shrestha DS, Thapa U, Wilson DT, LeBaron V. Building a 'Virtual Library': Continuing a global collaboration to strengthen research capacity within Nepal and other low-and middle-income countries. Glob Health Action. 2022;15(1):2112415. doi: 10.1080/16549716.2022.2112415
December
Phoebe Judge interviewed Dr. Julie Valentine and others for an episode on sexual assault kits for the podcast Criminal, Episode 246: The Kit. Criminal is an award-winning podcast about true crime, including stories of people who’ve done wrong, been wronged, or gotten caught somewhere in the middle.
Dr. Lee Ellington wrote an article titled Family Caregiver Month in Utah Spotlights Unsung Heroes for GOOD NOTES Voices of U of U Health. The article discusses Utah's recognition of family caregivers during Family Caregiver Month in November 2023. Governor Spencer Cox declared November 2023 as Family Caregiver Month in Utah, acknowledging the significant contributions of more than 400,000 family caregivers in the state. The Family Caregiving Collaborative at the University of Utah actively supports caregivers by addressing their challenges and advocating for their needs. The collaborative is part of a nationwide effort to support family caregivers, and recently participated in the Caregiver Nation Summit in Washington, D.C. Dr. Ellington challenges Utah to become a national leader in supporting family caregivers.
Dr. Kara Dassel published Opinion: Aging should be top of mind for everyone – especially our policymakers in the Salt Lake Tribune on November 25, 2023. The article urges policymakers to renew critical pieces of bipartisan legislation that continue the government’s focus on Alzheimer’s disease, healthy aging, dementia risk, and health disparities in underrepresented populations.
November
Dr. Deanna Kepka and Dr. B.J. Rimel, members of the Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI), were nominated to represent AACI at the National Roundtable on Cervical Cancer. From their participation, they authored a commentary titled Collaborating to Reduce Disparities in Cervical Cancer, which discusses how lack of public understanding contributes to stigma about cervical cancer and inhibits vaccination and screening. The commentary describes self-sampling as a way to empower patients – particularly for members of historically marginalized groups, those who live in rural communities, and those who have experienced trauma – and stresses the importance of collaborating and leveraging cancer centers to eliminate cervical cancer.
Lindsay Fischer featured Dr. Scott Christensen in the Oncology Nursing News article The Rate of Workplace Violence in Oncology Remains High. Dr. Christensen emphasized the importance of individual measures for nurses to decrease their risk, such as being aware of patient histories and recognizing signs of potential escalation. He highlighted the need for a culture of safety within healthcare institutions, including establishing a zero-tolerance policy for violence, offering regular training on patient de-escalation, implementing engineering controls, and creating efficient reporting processes and follow-up procedures.
The College of Nursing Simulation Center was mentioned in Becker’s Hospital Review for 34 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Simulation and Education Programs 2023. Becker's named 34 hospitals and health systems with great simulation and education programs, providing students and professionals the opportunity to develop necessary skills in realistic yet controlled environments. Hospitals and health systems with simulation and education programs see improved patient outcomes, reduced healthcare costs, and enhanced patient safety. Programs mentioned offer cutting-edge technologies, lifelike scenarios, and safe environments that build provider confidence through practical application. The article notes that in 2022, the simulation team was nominated for the International Nursing Association of Clinical and Simulation Learning Frontline Simulation Champion Excellence Award.
Dr. Katarina Friberg-Felsted and Dr. Jackie Eaton led work that resulted in the Age-Friendly University Global Network Secretariat designating the University of Utah as an Age-Friendly University. An @theU article titled U receives prestigious Age-Friendly University designation highlights the age-friendly distinction, the University’s commitment to age-friendly initiatives, and quotes Dr. Friberg-Felsted.
Science Friday host Ira Flatow spoke with Dr. Michelle Litchman and Tamiko Rafeek, a member of the Deaf Community Advisory Board, about how board members have provided input and guided development of diabetes education program that works for them. The episode titled How A Deaf Advisory Group Is Changing Healthcare aired on NPR and is available online.
For The Grief of Overdose Death episode of their Addictions Files podcast, Drs. Darlene Peterson and Paula Cook interviewed Dr. Kathie Supiano regarding the grief of overdose death and how loss isolates those involved, including healthcare workers.
October
Jeff Minerd, Contributing Writer for MedPage Today®, wrote Sara Bybee on Transgender Patients With Gendered Cancers, summarizing an interview Dr. Sara Bybee regarding the article Why good cancer care means gender-affirming care for transgender individuals with gendered cancers: implications for research, policy, and practice that she and Christina Wilson published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Danielle Puri and Dr. Joshua Twitchell authored an article titled Providing Culturally Responsive Care for Native Patients for Accelerate. The article highlights the importance of cultural responsiveness in healthcare for Native patients, addresses challenges like healthcare access and health literacy, and shares strategies for building trust. Danielle and Joshua emphasize the need to understand and address to the unique needs of indigenous communities to bridge healthcare gaps and promote well-being.
September
Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson’s work developing MENOGAP in collaboration with a Community Advisory Board of racially and ethnically-diverse midlife women was spotlighted in an @theU article titled Illuminating Intersectionality.
Shawna Sisler authored 988 -- THE FEDERAL 3-DIGIT EMERGENCY NUMBER FOR MENTAL HEALTH CRISES: 2023 Update for the National Association for Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Partners for Vulnerable Youth. 988 is built on a three-pillar foundation: 1) Someone to call – when experiencing mental health or substance use-related distress, 2) Someone to come – enhanced crisis response services within all communities to deescalate a crisis when a phone call isn't sufficient, and 3) Somewhere to go – connecting individuals who need additional resources or a higher level of care.
Dr. Elizabeth Jacobs wrote Caring for At-Risk Youth in Utah Correctional Facilities – Part 2 for University of Utah Health GOOD NOTES: Voices of U of U Health. She shared her story and path that led her to adolescent correctional health and its impact on her career. Elizabeth notes, “The partnership between the College of Nursing and the JJYS is shaping health outcomes for this vulnerable community. And it’s developing providers who are dedicated to the field. It’s an honor to be part of a place that upholds these values. We’re fostering the care we want to give.”
August
Nena Schvaneveldt – Associate Librarian at the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, and Library Liaison to the College of Nursing – created a video that details how to identify information type and to cite in accordance with American Psychological Association (APA) style. Each semester Nena delivers a two-part lecture to prelicensure students enrolled in NURS 3300 Professional Roles I: Foundations of Professionalism. She consistently goes above and beyond in being available as a resource to College of Nursing students, staff, and faculty, and all find her contributions beneficial.
The 5 For The Fight Cancer Research Internship is a 10-week summer program that pairs rising freshman, sophomores, juniors, and seniors from Howard University with scientists at leading cancer research institutes. 2KUTV featured Mya Thomas, a rising senior Biology major with a chemistry minor at Howard University, and her mentor Dr. Deanna Kepka in Utah nonprofit sponsors 10 Black students to intern with Huntsman cancer researchers.
The University of Utah Health Office of Advancement held a special outdoor screening of the Academy Award-winning film CODA at Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre on August 10, 2023. The film was preceded by Language of Care, a short documentary that tells an amazing story of how Deaf patients are co-designing their own care with researchers Dr. Michelle Litchman, Dr. Murdock Henderson, Nic Miller, Dr. Nancy Allen, Dr. Eli Iacob, Dr. Shinduk Lee, and Zach Howes.
Dr. Jen Clifton wrote Caring for At-Risk Youth in Utah Correctional Facilities – Part 1 for University of Utah Health GOOD NOTES: Voices of U of U Health. A team of CON registered nurses and nurse practitioners provide physical and mental health care for youth in eight Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (JJYS) facilities throughout Utah. Through the CON-JJYS partnership, youth in custody receive the same quality of care as youth in the general population, and nursing students experience a unique learning environment. In fact, youth often have better access to and receive better health care while in custody than they do on the “outs.” The article mentions CON nurses Althea Martinez, Amy Miller, Alex Hanson, and Dr. Kara Wolf.
June
Dr. Deanna Kepka was featured in a Pulse News article titled Talking to Patients: HPV Vaccination Can Prevent Cancers Later in a Child’s Life. The article emphasizes that the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is one of the important vaccines that a child should receive. The HPV can cause at least six types of cancer and genital warts. HPV vaccination rates have dropped nearly 20% in the past 20 months.
ABC4 Daily Dish, hosted by Sariah Farmer interviewed Dr. Joni Lybbert, psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner and 2023 College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) graduate, about an upcoming event – Climb Out of the Darkness® – a Postpartum Support International (PSI) organized event that raises awareness about emotions that women experience during pregnancy and postpartum, and provides a platform for moms to come together, share their experiences, and find solace in the fact that they are not alone. Climb Out of the Darkness® will be held on June 24, 2023 at Wheeler Historic Farm in Salt Lake City. For her DNP scholarly project, Dr. Lybbert created The Sad Moms Club podcast to connect Utah perinatal women, and improve their awareness of, access to, and use of local perinatal mood and anxiety disorder resources. She found that the podcast was a useful, feasible, acceptable, and effective way to engage and reach perinatal mothers in Utah and overcome barriers to care. The podcast led Dr. Lybbert to network with the PSI Utah Chapter. Subsequently, PSI invited Dr. Lybbert to join its Board as Chair of Community Outreach. For the Daily Dish interview, she is working in her new capacity as Chair. Dr. Caroline Stephens served as Chair for Joni’s DNP Scholarly Project.
Dr. Sharifa Al-Qaaydeh was featured in the @THEU article “What does anti-Muslim bias look like at the U? A Q&A with Sharifa Al-Qaaydeh” by Matilyn Mortensen in an ongoing series about discrimination and how to prevent it. Dr. Al-Qaaydeh described ways that people can be better allies to Muslim members of the campus community by, for example, asking questions about people rather than making assumptions, not always using students as examples of the underrepresented group they belong to, and realizing that the University has students from a wide variety of backgrounds and life experiences who are Muslim.
May
Dr. Kara Dassel was interviewed for a Lynden Legacy Foundation The Long Goodbye Podcast.In episode 4 – Alzheimer’s Care: From Diagnosis to Daily Life, Here's What You Need to Know–Dr. Dassel shared valuable insights and practical tips on how to diagnose and care for those with Alzheimer's disease. Her advice can help improve the daily lives of those affected by Alzheimer’s disease.
In her Health Care Violence Trends And Prevention Strategies podcast, Keira Smith spoke with Dr. Scott Christensen about the Safety and Violence in Healthcare presentation that he delivered at the 48th Annual Oncology Nursing Society Congress in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Christensen outlined the unique safety hazards that nurses face and shares prevention strategies on both the national level and within institutions that can be carried out to protect nursing staff in the workplace.
April
The Society for Women’s Health Research offered a travel award to Dr. Deanna Kepka, enabling her to travel to Washington, DC and help create the #SWHRtalksHPV Video Series. The 10 video series was produced so that experts could share facts about HPV immunization, and help parents and guardians learn about the HPV vaccine and cancer prevention.
Dr. Deanna Kepka was highlighted in the Huntsman Cancer Institute Research Highlights for March 2023for receiving a Merck Investigator StudiesProgram (MISP) grant to study many domains of vaccine hesitancy and confidence in the Mountain West. Dr. Kepka also will use the Utah Statewide Immunization Information System to develop and examine an intervention to build confidence in vaccines with children and young adults enrolled in Utah’s Vaccines for Children Program.
Dr. Kathie Supiano and Laura Bradbury recently completed filming for the Prolonged Grief Group Therapy: Clinician Training project. Caring Connections plans to launch this training in Fall 2023. Special thanks to Debbie Boulter and Sherri Kerney of the Simulation Center; to the project’s videographer and producer, Nate Wichlacz; and to actors Kathie, Laura, Pat, Jack, Elise, Bridger, Bobby, Tiff, Missy, Christa, Simon, and Jamie.
Haley Weiss interviewed Dr. Kara Dassel for the TIME article Losing a Spouse Makes Men 70% More Likely to Die Within a Year. The article describes the widowhood effect – both members of a couple dying in short succession. Regarding reasons for the widowhood effect, Haley quoted Dr. Dassel, “it could be that bereavement at a younger age—since it’s more unusual to lose a spouse so young—creates added stress compared to later in life, when it may be more anticipated.
March
Dr. Sara Bybee presented Bot Detection and Dyadic Surveys for Data Skeptic’s All About Surveys audio podcast. Dr. Bybee described how the threat of bots and individuals misrepresenting themselves in internet-mediated research pertains to her research about understanding LGBTQ couples facing cancer.
The Winter 2023 issue of University of Utah Magazine included an article titled Training Utah’s Rural Nurses, which showcases the College’s Health Resources and Services Administration-funded Nurse Education, Practice, Quality, and Retention (NEPQR) program (Project Director Dr. Linda Edelman; Program Manager Harper Vander Hoek), and Josie Moosman, a Doctor of Nursing Practice student and registered nurse who works at the Wayne Community Health Center in Bicknell, Utah. Josie’s career path and leadership in the clinic and community epitomize rural nursing in Utah. Last year, Josie was featured in A Day in the Life of a Rural Nurse (available on the NEPQR website), a film that highlights the importance and varied roles of registered nurses who work in rural communities. College of Nursing faculty at the University of Utah and other nursing schools in the United States now include the film in their nursing curriculum.
February
Dr. Deanna Kepka was featured on Talakoula 90.9FM KRCL radio, a public affairs show for Tongan and Pacific Islanders in Utah and worldwide. In a discussion with pharmacist Siu'ea Kupu from Tala Koula, Dr. Kepka spoke about human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer, and the importance of children receiving the HPV vaccine and adults being screened for cervical cancer.
Dr. Danna Kepka was featured in an article titled Teton County has 'room' to vaccinate more kids against cancer: HPV vaccine prevents cancer, particularly if it’s given before kids become sexually active by Billy Arnold in the Jackson Hole News & Guide. According to Dr. Kepka, “The most important demographic that should be getting this vaccine is our 9- to 12-year-olds.”
In her NBC Health News article titled The high cost of diabetes drugs has led to a flourishing black market, Kaitlin Sullivan described Dr. Michelle Litchman’s diabetes research about diabetes trading, and quoted Dr. Litchman, including, “People are priced out of being able to take care of themselves.”
Paula Span, New York Times reporter and New Old Age columnist, contacted Dr. Kathie Supiano, Director of Caring Connections about COVID-19 Grief Support Groups, and with participant permission, interviewed support group members about losing an older family member. In For Older Americans, the Pandemic Is Not Over, Paula quoted participant Vic Caretti who related the story of his 85 year-old father’s COVID death in the ICU.
Dr. Scott Christensen authored an article titled How Nurses and Administrators Can Respond to the Prevalence of Violence in Health Care, for Oncology Nursing Society’s web series ONS Voice.
January
As described in its press release, University of Utah Health proudly presented Language of Care, an incredible story of how a community of Deaf patients are breaking barriers by co-designing their own care with Dr. Michelle Litchman, members of her research team – Dr. Murdock Henderson, Nic Miller, Dr. Nancy Allen, Dr. Eli Iacob, Dr. Shinduk Lee, and Zach Howes – and members of her Community Advisory Board – Lorne Farovitch, Jeremy Quiroga, Dianna Rivas, Tamiko Rafeek, and Michael Tyler. Language of Care premiered on January 23, 2023 at a sponsored event at Filmmaker Lodge in Park City during the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. In the film, and during an accompanying panel discussion, Dr. Litchman described challenges that Deaf patients have navigating health care, and addressed ways to bridge the linguistic and cultural gaps needed to better care for them. An additional screening took place at Broadway Theater in Salt Lake City on January 25, 2023.
As a member of the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) Task Force, Dr. Jennifer Clifton helped revise the 2022 edition of Standards for Health Services in Juvenile Detention and Confinement Facilities. The task force of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and mental health experts from throughout the United States worked for more than 18 months to update the 2015 Juvenile Standards. The revision brings juvenile standards up to date with best practices for evidence-based care of youths, and aligns with NCCHC’s 2018 Standards for Health Services. The American Association of Nurse Practitioners interviewed Dr. Clifton about the changes, how changes pertain to nurse practitioners caring for juveniles in detention and confinement facilities, and the importance of having nurse practitioners contribute to decision-making.
Jacqueline Scheider wrote The RedMed Employee Health Clinic Benefits All U Of U Employees and disseminated it throughout the University. Vianney Alcala provided the photos. RedMed, the University Employee Health Clinic, is located on the ground floor of the A. Ray Olpin University Union. College of Nursing faculty and staff provide urgent care, work injury, immunization, and occupational medicine services at no cost to University employees.
Dr. Nanci McLeskey and Dr. Rebekah Perkins wrote an article titled University of Utah (U of U) College of Nursing (CON) Launches an Innovative, 6-week Undergraduate Geriatric Nursing Course that was included in the January 2023 National Hartford Center of Gerontological Nursing Excellence Newsletter. The article highlighted a new 6-week hybrid Undergraduate Geriatric Nursing Course for second semester CON nursing students in an effort to better prepare them for future practice. Early feedback indicates that the course provides the necessary knowledge and testing practice skills required to successfully master NCLEX questions related to geriatric nursing principles. In addition, the course provide novice nurses the necessary knowledge and confidence to apply foundational nursing principles in caring for older adult clients.
December
Jesika Chavez-England and Amanda Keddington have been appointed Graduate Nursing Student Academy (GNSA) Advocacy Leaders,representing the state of Utah. As advocacy leaders, they participate in quarterly conference calls to develop their advocacy skills and become informed on the latest health policy discussions. GNSA Advocacy Leaders create an impact by amplifying the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s (AACN) policy and advocacy messaging, and provide feedback to AACN staff on policy issues that are important to graduate nursing students.
Dr. Kathie Supiano and Laura Bradbury of Caring Connections spent two days training and supporting behavioral health, health care, and first responders at the Duck Valley Reservation of the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes in Nevada/Idaho, responding to a need for traumatic grief support.
Dr. Deanna Kepka has been invited to serve a three-year term on the American Cancer Society’s Peer Review Committee for Etiology, Screening, and Early Detection.
Erica Fischer-Cartlidge, Chief Clinical Officer of the Oncology Nursing Society, praised Dr. Lauri Linder, writing, “On behalf of the Oncology Nursing Society, I would like to thank you for sharing the talents of Lauri Linder with us as a member of the 2024-2027 Research Priority Setting Task Force. As an ONS volunteer, Lauri is helping us to further the mission and vision of our organization. Volunteers are incredibly important to our success. They are helping to shape the future of oncology nursing and its impact on professional practice and patient care. We rely on their insight and experience to help make everything we do the best it can be for nurses. We greatly appreciate their efforts and hope that you join us in commending her service.”
November
Dr. Lauri Linder was co-guest editor for the September/October 2023 special issue of the Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nursing. This special issue addresses global pediatric oncology nursing. Along with co-guest editor Dr. Julia Challinor, Dr. Linder mentored nurses from across the six World Health Organization regions to develop their manuscripts regarding topics ranging from preventing bloodstream infections and addressing care needs of parents, to developing culturally meaningful educational resources.
Dr. Djin Tay and Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson were selected to be mentors for University of Utah Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR), which provides undergraduate students with an intensive 10-week research experience under the mentorship of a University of Utah faculty member. SPUR mentees receive a stipend, and have a robust summer experience, including hiring and onboarding, belonging to a cohort of scholars, receiving mentorship and advisement, attending educational programs, presenting research, and publishing their work. Students will work with Dr. Tay on her Economic Burden of Cancer Associated with Long-Term Treatment and at End-of-Life project and Dr. Taylor-Swanson on her MENOGAP: Engaging in Community-Led Development and Testing a Group Medical Visit Intervention project.
Caring Connections team members Dr. Kathie Supiano, Adrienne Bott, Laura Bradbury, Anna Fetzer, and Kimberly Ponce Gonzalez, with support from Dean Marla De Jong, members of the Office of Advancement – Mindy Francis and Miriam Lovin, Systems and Technology – Cole Wandler, and Office Support – Shelli King, held the annual Grief and the Holidays event for the community. This year’s theme was “How the Light Comes.” The Caring Connections Advisory Board, Larkin Mortuary, and Ruby Snap Cookies supported the event. Taryn Hiatt, Utah and Nevada Area Director of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, was the featured guest speaker, and Peter Breinholt provided musical performances.
Dr. Ann Butt was chosen as a panelist for the 2024 Educause Horizon Report/Teaching & Learning Edition. This report profiles key trends and emerging technologies and practices shaping the future of teaching and learning, and envisions a number of scenarios and implications for that future. It is based on the perspectives and expertise of a global panel of leaders from across the higher education landscape.
Dr. Catherine Staes is an invited member of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Foundation Data Modernization Initiative Working Group focused on Improving Public Health System Interoperability. The working group includes 10 thought leaders from around the US with diverse experience concerning the public health data ecosystem, and will identify effective pathways to modernize public health information systems and use.
A group of nursing professionals, including deans, chief nursing officers, and faculty members gathered at Brigham Young University for a Lunch & Learn surrounding The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education.
- Dr. Rebecca Wilson opened the event by presenting Introduction to The Essentials.
- Dean Sheryl Steadman from Westminster School of Nursing and Health Sciences presented Academic Practice Partnerships.
- Dr. Gwen Latendresse facilitated a Question & Answer Session.
- Dr. Reinke Holman, Department Chair of the Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing at Weber State University, presented Introduction to Competency-Based Assessment.
- Dr. Julie Gee moderated a panel discussion regarding Work-Ready Graduates, which included panelists Maria Black, Amber Brennan, Benjamin Gawle, and Nicki Roderman.
- Dean Marla De Jong concluded the event by facilitating the Wrap-up and Topics for the Future discussion.
Given the Family Caregiving Collaborative’s impactful work in Utah, Utah was one of six states invited to the first Caregiver Nation Summit on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. The National Alliance for Caregiving hosted the summit at which leaders in caregiving discussed the future of family caregiving, national and state strategies for supporting caregivers, and equity, innovation, and policy change for caregivers. Representatives from Utah included Dr. Becky Utz, Dr. Nancy Allen, and Rob Ence, Executive Director of the Utah Commission on Aging. As part of the summit, they met with Senators Mitt Romney and Mike Lee, Representatives Blake Moore and Burgess Owens, and White House staffers.
Steve Seckinger and Emily Cluff medaled in their respective age categories at the Lauren McCluskey 2nd Annual Race for Campus Safety, an event led event that brought the community together to support campus safety. Proceeds from the fundraiser benefit the Lauren McCluskey Foundation.
Dr. Deanna Kepka partnered with Alliance Community Services to facilitate College of Nursing faculty collaboration with leaders of community-based health organizations and advance the health of underserved communities. The Building Bridges, Transforming Lives: Nursing-Community Collaboration in Action half-day symposium at the WCF Insurance Utah Corporate Headquarters drew in 25 attendees, including Drs. Schola Matovu, Michelle Litchman, and Diane Chapman. By participating in interactive activities like group cafés and a panel discussion, leaders underscored their desire to partner with College of Nursing faculty, and elaborated on the best approaches to begin and maintain successful collaborations.
Health care professionals, members of community organizations, researchers, health department representatives, and others participated in the Mountain West human papillomavirus (HPV) Stakeholder Meeting on October 9, 2023 to discuss the state of the science and latest strategies to prevent HPV cancers. Hosted by Dr. Deanna Kepka’s Mountain West HPV Vaccination Coalition and in partnership with the American Cancer Society, the meeting served as a space for participants to review and understand the latest trends for HPV vaccination, as well as to foster new, cross-sector partnerships for reducing cancers related to HPV. Forty participants attended in person at the Huntsman Cancer Institute, the first in-person Coalition meeting since 2018, and another 29 attended virtually.
October
Dr. Josh Wall was appointed to the Utah Board of Nursing for a 4-year term, which began on October 10, 2023.
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Graduate Nursing Student Academy (GNSA) recognized Amanda Keddington as the GNSA liaison for the University of Utah. The GNSA provides high-value programs, services, and resources to graduate nursing students enrolled in master's and doctoral programs at AACN member schools as they prepare for their future nursing careers.
Dr. Josh Wall recently returned from a 3-week humanitarian deployment to eastern Ukraine. In conjunction with International Medical Corps and Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, Dr. Wall and others taught field trauma fundamentals to physicians, nurses, and combat medics who either work on the frontline or care for those injured on the frontline.
September
Dr. Liz Greene and students in the psychiatric-mental health track of the doctor of nursing practice program – Shelby Montez, Jenni Gonzalez, Nancy Dorny, Kara Ripplinger, Amber Dentino, Bronte Reay, Garrett Schwanke, JT Mosier, Jaricka Ash, and Dallin Bawden – joined Dr. Ann Hutton in volunteering on the compassion committee for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out of the Darkness Salt Lake City Walk on September 9, 2023.
RedMed Employee Health Clinic, the University Employee Health Clinic located in the A. Ray Olpin Student Union building, is staffed by CON faculty Dr. Katie Davis and CON staff Dr. Carrie Huntsman-Jones, Dr. Lyndsay Wixom, Dr. Joshua Twitchell, and Morgan West. During the past year, the team has been working to expand clinical services and increase utilization. Compared with the first two months of FY23, RedMed had a 95.75% increase in patient volume in the first two months of FY24. The increase is due, in part, to new clinical services such as annual wellness (WellU) exams, occupational hearing exams, and other new services, as well as new efforts to market the clinic.
September
Dr. Mollie Cummins has been appointed Chair of the External Advisory Board for Columbia University School of Nursing’s NINR-funded T32 Program, Reducing Health Disparities through Informatics (RHeaDI).
August
Dr. Kathie Supiano was selected to serve as a key informant for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s Interventions to Improve Care of Bereaved Persons evidence review.
Dr. Kathie Supiano was selected to serve on the Hospice & Palliative Credentialing Center Exam Development Committee for the Advanced Palliative Hospice Social Worker - Certified Examination.
Dr. Brenda Luther and Dr. Paula Meek learned about Namecoach at the Western Institute of Nursing conference. They shared information about it with Dr. Deborah Keyek-Franssen – Associate Vice President and Dean for University Connected Learning – and recommended that Namecoach be added to Canvas. Namecoach is a web-based tool that allows users to record, listen to, and learn name pronunciations, which promotes inclusion and a sense of belonging in the classroom and workplace. Namecoach is available to all University of Utah faculty, staff, and students in Canvas, and soon will be available as an add-on in Microsoft Outlook and Teams. A Faculty Guide contains instructions for using Namecoach, and faculty can invite students to record their name pronunciation in Canvas.
Mike Brammer serves on the Executive Committee of the University of Utah Staff Council, and recently helped facilitate the Staff Excellence Awards for the Health Academics District. Mike also chairs the newly established New Staff Connections Committee, which serves as a point of contact and engagement for new university staff, including making connections, fostering belonging, increasing awareness of the broader university community, sharing best practices with similar employee groups, finding mentors, and accessing resources.
Dr. Linda Edelman was selected as a coach for the Mid-Career Coaching Program within the Utah Coaching and Advancement Network (UCAN). UCAN provides opportunities for trainees, faculty, and staff to promote professional effectiveness, career advancement, and a culture of caring and collegiality through coaching. Dr. Edelman will coach the Fall 2023 cohort of faculty who participate in the Mid-Career Coaching program, which is for faculty members who are interested in pursuing leadership roles or exploring a new direction, and structured around three conversations: 1) Who am I and who do I want to be?, 2) Where do I want to go?, and 3) How do I get there? What is the next step?
The 2023 Junior League of Salt Lake City Community Assistance and Resource Event (CARE) Fair was held at West High School on July 28-29, 2023. At the CARE Fair, families accessed routine medical, dental, and vision services, and learned about assistance available within the community. Numerous community agencies and medical service providers provided free care at one time and in one place. On both days, College of Nursing volunteers participated in various activities. Faculty volunteers included Dr. Valerie Flattes, Dr. Jennifer Hamilton, Dr. Frances Johnson, Dr. Brenda Luther, Dr. Jennifer Macali, Dr. Gillian Tufts, and Dr. Andrea Wallace. Prelicensure student volunteers included Emma Kelzer, Ashlee Nelson, Kaitlin Walton, and Annie Williams.
Students who participated in an Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake youth camp took a field trip to the College of Nursing Simulation Center on July 20, 2023. Dr. Van Gip-Duran, Simulation Center faculty and staff, and camp leaders provided an excellent experience for students. Donna Baluchi, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion librarian, provided a tour of the amazing study materials and exhibits that are available in the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library.
The Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake held a Back-to-School Fair on July 29, 2023. Volunteers included Dr. Van Gip-Duran, Danielle Puri, and Doctor of Nursing Practice students Lesley Hemphill and Amber Schmidt. Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson provided information about pursuing a career in nursing, and informed the community about her University of Utah Vice President for Research funded study in which she is collaborating with midlife American Indian and Alaska Native women to adapt an integrative group medical visit intervention – MENOGAP – for peri/menopausal women.
July
Dr. Deanna Kepka has been invited to serve on the ACS National Roundtable on Cervical Cancer (ACS NRTCC). The ACS NRTCC is a national coalition of member organizations that, through collective action, will tackle disparities in cervical cancer prevention, screening, and treatment in order to eliminate cervical cancer and reduce the harms caused by the disease.
Dr. Ann Butt has been selected to serve on the University Teaching Committee for a three-year term ending August 1, 2026. The committee encourages the efforts of faculty members, departments, and colleges to improve individual teaching skill, devises effective teaching techniques, recognizes and rewards superior achievements in teaching, suggests and encourages procedures through which students may improve effectiveness of the teaching process; makes recommendations concerning University Teaching Grants, the Calvin S. & JeNeal N. Hatch Prize in Teaching, John R. Park Teachers’ Fellowships, and Distinguished Teaching Awards; and reports to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Dr. Teresa Garrett has been selected to serve on the Conflict-of-Interest Committee for a three-year term ending August 1, 2026. The committee serves as an advisory body to the University administration on conflict of interest issues. Upon referral from the designated vice president, it reviews and recommends approval, disapproval, or approval with conditions regarding potential conflicts of interest; distinguishes among unacceptable conflicts of interest, potential conflicts, and actual conflicts that are acceptable without approval or oversight; and reports to the Vice President for Research.
Dr. Julie Gee has been appointed to the University Academic Centers and Institutes (UACI) Committee for a three-year term beginning July 10, 2023. In accordance with University Rule 6-001UACI, the committee reviews and makes recommendations on renewals, discontinuances, and establishment of new UACIs.
Provost Mitzi Montoya appointed Dean Marla De Jong and Holly Godsey as Co-Chairs of the University of Utah Ad Hoc Committee on Career-Line Faculty Matters. The committee will study and address various topics such as reappointment and promotion policies for Career-Line faculty – lecturer, clinical, and research, salary increases associated with academic promotion, workload policies, career advancement opportunities, and job security.
Dr. Van Gip and Leslie Crandall served food at the Family Field and Staff Appreciation Day at the Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake.
Sherri Kerney was appointed as a member of the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Committee for the Association of Standardized Patient Educators (ASPE). ASPE is the international organization of educators dedicated to human simulation. The mission of the committee is to promote social justice within educational and healthcare professions and institutions to address systemic social inequities and acknowledge dignity in others, and to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas that can impact social change within healthcare education and practice.
June
Since her retirement in 2021, Dr. Mardie Clayton (Professor Emerita) served as an invited panelist for the National Institutes of Health Pathways to Prevention (P2P) Workshop: Nutrition as Prevention for Improved Cancer Health Outcomes. After the workshop, she and other members of an independent panel wrote a report based on their assessment of the systematic evidence review, expert presentations, and public comments. The panel’s final report, recently accepted for publication in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, summarizes the workshop and outlines research gaps. In April 2023, the report was presented to the Federal Partners Meeting to begin to develop an action plan and implement the recommendations. The report also provides a conceptual framework to help researchers, funders, and policymakers move the field forward.
May
Members of the Green Team – Donnie Benson, Dr. Eli Iacob, Dr. Youjeong Kang, and Dr. Brenda Luther – did yard and garden work at the Valor Apartments, a veteran transition program funded through Veterans Affairs. Given that working for hours next to a donut shop was more difficult than weeding and raking leaves, the team celebrated by enjoying donuts. Look for an invite in the Fall when they willreturn to plant bulbs.
After a long and rigorous nomination review process, the Director of the Center for Scientific Review approved Dr. Kathy Swardas Chair of the Clinical Informatics and Digital Health (CIDH) Study Section. Her first CIDH meeting as Chair will be in September 2023.
In June 2023, Dr. Kara Dassel will serve on two scientific review sections: 1) The National Institute on Aging Pragmatic Trials for Dementia Care and Caregiver Support Scientific Review Group, and 2) the Alzheimer's Association Research Grant to Promote Diversity Scientific Review Group.
Dr. Linda Hofmann was elected to serve on the Senate Consolidated Hearing Committee for a term of 6 years beginning on June 16, 2023. This committee hears grievances and complaints brought against faculty members at the University of Utah or by faculty members asserting rights, including appeals from retention, promotion, and tenure decisions. It is the hearing body for matters initially considered but not resolved by other committees, offices, or individuals.
Members of the UNP Legislative Committee include Dr. Jennifer Clifton and Dr. Tom Rowley. Committee members contributed to legislation that resulted in Utah nurse practitioners receiving full practice authority. Members of the Leadership Committee include Family Nurse Practitioner students Mesa Starkey and Amanda Murray, and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner students Micaela Besser and Tahsha Spackman on the committee for leadership. Committee members led work to raise money for student scholarships.
April
Dr. Diane Chapman was appointed as Utah State Liaison to the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
The College of Nursing hosted Saturday Academies on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Saturday Academies develop and enhance diversity, build and promote an inclusive campus environment, and populate a strong applicant pool for admission into multiple health science fields with historically marginalized and underrepresented populations by providing a mentored pathway to higher education, and specifically focused on education in the health sciences. Grade 1-12 students from across Utah participate in interactive science activities that Health Sciences students from all disciplines organize and lead. College of Nursing baccalaureate students – Michael McCarthy, Emmah Cabca, Junwen Lai, Jordan Williams, Anna Spagnuolo, Janet Munoz, Emily Izazaga, Autumn Hadley, Erik Johnson, Emily Flynn, Carter Johnsen, Elise Huguley, Annie Coleman, and Angie Gamarra; and doctor of nursing practice students – Alex Truong, Molly Sirks, Emilia Gwen, Va Mounga, and Samantha Bolton planned interactive activities that students completed in the College of Nursing Simulation Center. Sherri Kerney, Debbie Boulter, Kristy Gauthier, Yvonne Bass, Vianney Alcala, Angie Fenton, Aarohi Drabu, Dr. Ann Butt, Dr. Valerie Flattes, and Dean Marla De Jong supported students.
Katharine Ullman, Associate Dean of the Graduate School, recognized Dr. Ana Sanchez-Birkhead for contributing to the internal review of the Department of Family and Consumer Studies. “Internal reviewers make a vital contribution to the quality of graduate education and the overall excellence of the University. We recognize that undertaking these reviews represents substantial time commitments from the internal reviewers. The Graduate School acknowledges the significant contribution you have made to our community…”
The National Commission on Correctional Health Care now offers the Certified Correctional Health Professional – Clinical Provider (CCHP-CP) credential, which recognizes the expertise of nurse practitioners, physician associates/assistants, and physicians who practice in the specialized field of correctional health care. Dr. Jennifer Clifton was a member of the task force that created the new certification. Correctional health care clinical providers require a unique set of skills to prescribe, diagnose, and treat patients in correctional environments. Those holding the CCHP-CP credential demonstrate that they understand the clinical needs of the incarcerated population, and know the unique challenges, legal context, and policies and procedures specific to clinical providers who practice in a correctional environment.
Kudos to more than 200 alumni, students, parents, staff, faculty, university leaders, members of the Dean’s Advancement Board, and friends of the College for donating more than $44,230 for student scholarships on U Giving Day! Special thanks to alumna Carol Stowell and her husband Jeff, alumni Dr. Heidi Favero and her husband Silvio, College of Nursing Faculty and Staff, Dr. Michael Good and his wife Danette, and Dean Marla De Jong for providing matching funds, and to Vianney Alcala, Mindy Francis, Mary Wheeler, Christine Moua, Heather Clarkson, Miriam Lovin, Jacque Scheider, and Eden Bennett for their work to organize, publicize, and execute the campaign. Donors were from 11 states and allocated their contributions as follows: undergraduate scholarships 34%, graduate scholarships 7%, gerontology scholarships 6%, PhD scholarships 6%, caregiving scholarships 15%, and ripple/emergency scholarships 32%.
April
Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson was appointed to the Cochrane Complementary Medicine Research Quality and Integrity Working
Group.
The Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine & Health (ACIMH) hosted the 2023 Integrative Medicine & Health Symposium: Advancing Together: Meaningful Connection and Strategic Collaboration that was held in Chicago, IL. Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson served on the Scientific Review Committee. ACIMH is the international home for academic health centers and health systems with programs in integrative medicine and health.
Dr. Deanna Kepka was invited to serve on St. Jude's HPV Cancer Prevention Program's Rural HPV Vaccination Think Tank.
Dr. Deanna Kepka was a member of the planning committee for the Huntsman Cancer Institute Research Retreat: Discovery,
Innovation, and Celebration that was held on April 4, 2023
March
Carrie Huntsman-Jones was elected Treasurer for the Utah Chapter of the International Association of Forensic Nursing. Carrie is a Family Nurse Practitioner, and works at the RedMed Health Clinic.
February
The system-level Intermountain Health Research & Evidence-Based Council invited Anna Alder and Dr. Rebekah Perkins to be members. The intent is to build academic-practice partnerships in order to align evidence-based practice, knowledge, and culture.
Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson has been selected as a University of Utah Intersectional Research Fellow. The Transformative Intersectional Collective (TRIC), a Mellon Foundation-funded initiative, housed in the University of Utah School for Cultural and Social Transformation provides Fellows with $2,500 in funding. Dr. Taylor-Swanson will continue working with a community advisory board (CAB) with established shared governance and contribution to menopause research. The CAB will meet twice to discuss intersectionality and what it means to their lived experiences of peri/menopause, and how intersectionality might be included in biomedical menopause research. All CAB members who choose to do so will analyze data and co-author deliverables.
Aarohi Drabu, Mikayla Dalley, Emilee Cluff, and student Nelson Kudilil hosted a table at the Granite Technical Institute (GTI) Career and Technical Education Open House, and spoke with students who are interested in a career in nursing or health care. These staff members connected with certified nursing assistant and other students, including those from groups that have been historically excluded and underrepresented in nursing, and discussed pathways by which GTI students can pursue nursing education.
Dr. Larry Garrett presented a daylong transitions of care seminar at the Southern Utah University Department of Nursing. Content featured students conducting home visits for patients recently discharged from the hospital, and learning coaching, Teach-Back methods, and other nursing skills based on the Care Transitions Intervention model. In partnership with Southern Utah University, Dr. Garrett has taught this seminar for each incoming class of nursing students for the past five years. To date, more than 500 nursing students have attended the seminar.
Dr. Djin Tay (CON assistant professor, and former post-doctoral fellow in the Ellington lab) and Dr. Katherine Doyon (CON adjunct instructor, CON alumna, former CON Interdisciplinary Training in Cancer, Aging, and End-of-Life Care T32 pre-doctoral fellow, and assistant professor at Boise State University) contributed to the Hospice & Palliative Nurses Association’s (HPNA) 2023-2026 Research Agenda. By consulting with HPNA’s members and assessing major trends in hospice and palliative nursing, they and other colleagues identified knowledge gaps and identified five priority areas that require further scientific inquiry: 1) equitable palliative care (led by Dr. Doyon); 2) local, national, and global disaster/emergency response in palliative and hospice care (led by Dr. Tay); 3) pediatric hospice and palliative care research; 4) well-being of hospice and palliative care clinicians: self-care and workforce development; and 5) transitions in care. Collectively, the contributions highlight how College of Nursing faculty are working to advance social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in palliative care research.
February
Dr. Gwen Latendresse and Dr. Jessica Ellis traveled to the University of New Mexico (UNM) campus in Albuquerque, NM, where they worked with a test writing consortium, Southwest Area Educators in Midwifery, to update the College’s mock board exam for midwifery students, and toured the UNM campus. Dr. Ellis also toured Dar A Luz, a community birth center where Dr. Kate Jones, a 2020 graduate from the College’s nurse-midwifery track, works.
Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson and Dr. Camille Moreno hosted a menopause session with midlife and elder women from the Calvary Baptist Church. They shared “menopause 101” information about symptoms, stages during the menopausal transition and post-menopause, and integrative health self-care for symptom management. A question and answer session followed the presentation. Community members were overwhelmingly excited about the information, and a follow-up session will be scheduled with a community in the Ogden area
Dr. Djin Tay (CON assistant professor, and former post-doctoral fellow in the Ellington lab) and Dr. Katherine Doyon (CON adjunct instructor, CON alumna, former CON Interdisciplinary Training in Cancer, Aging, and End-of-Life Care T32 pre-doctoral fellow, and assistant professor at Boise State University) contributed to the Hospice & Palliative Nurses Association’s (HPNA) 2023-2026 Research Agenda. By consulting with HPNA’s members and assessing major trends in hospice and palliative nursing, they and other colleagues identified knowledge gaps and identified five priority areas that require further scientific inquiry: 1) equitable palliative care (led by Dr. Doyon); 2) local, national, and global disaster/emergency response in palliative and hospice care (led by Dr. Tay); 3) pediatric hospice and palliative care research; 4) well-being of hospice and palliative care clinicians: self-care and workforce development; and 5) transitions in care. Collectively, the contributions highlight how College of Nursing faculty are working to advance social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in palliative care research.
As president of the Utah Chapter of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, Dr. Zoe Robbins organized the Utah Chapter Conference 2023, in which registered nurses and nurse practitioners learned about Utah legislation, E-cigarettes as smoking cessation pharmacotherapy, reproductive psychiatry, depression, suicide prevention, and transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy.
Dr. Zoe Robbins has recently completed a two-year term as Chair of the Utah Telehealth Network (UTN) Advisory Council, whose responsibilities include preparing strategic plans, reviewing budgets and fee structures, recommending policies, advising regarding network member services, and engaging in government relations.
January
The Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE), a section of The Gerontological Society of America, selected Dr. Kara Dassel to serve as Advancement Chair. The Advancement Committee supports and coordinates the revenue-generating initiatives of AGHE's committees and staff, creates short-term and enduring fiscal resources, and cultivates potential benefactors.
The Office of Undergraduate Studies convened its inaugural class of fellows in August 2022. This talented group of five faculty, includingDr. Cheryl Armstrong, is contributing to several important projects during this academic year, including updating and developing policies and procedures germane to undergraduate education, and shepherding these policies through the faculty governance process. This work will be particularly influential and impactful in advancing the mission of undergraduate education.All five fellows also are elected representatives to the Undergraduate Council.
Friends of the National Institute of Nursing Research(FNINR)selected Dr. Youjeong Kangto serve as Ambassador. Ambassadors commit to ongoing contact with and education of Congressional members and staff regarding the importance of nursing research and funding for the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR). They also serve as a resource in supporting NINR’s mission at regional nursing research conferences, and with local policy makers and media to enhance their understanding of the impact of NINR’s intramural and extramural research.
Members of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association elected Dr. Lynn Reinke to serve as President-Elect during 2023, and President during 2024. The Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association was established in 1986 and is the national professional organization that represents the specialty of palliative nursing, which includes hospice and palliative nurses. It supports the profession through education programs, research initiatives, and advocacy.
Kudos from 2022
November
Caring Connections team members Dr. Kathie Supiano, Adrienne Bott, Laura Bradbury, Anna Fetzer, and Kimberly Ponce Gonzalez, with support from members of the Office of Advancement – Eden Bennett and Mindy Francis, Systems and Technology – Cole Wandler, and Communications – Jacqueline Scheider and Vianney Alcala, planned, publicized, and implemented Grief and the Holidays: Growing Through Loss. Guest speakers were Jennifer Morris and Todd Schofield. Cori Connors provided music. In addition, the Caring Connections Advisory Board, Kylene Metzger, Kathy Wilets, Larkin Mortuary, The Rose Shop, and Ruby Snap Cookies supported the event. Laura Bradbury and Dr. Kathie Supiano made media appearances regarding the event with PBS Utah – Contact in the Community, the Salt Lake Tribune, and other outlets.
Dr. Jackie Eaton is a featured investigator for the 2022 Vitae Event, which highlights investigators and their pioneering research programs, and seeds new collaborations and development strategies by humanizing research through story. Presented by Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs and Development, Department of Internal Medicine, Dr. Michael Rubin, on behalf of the Office of the Associate Vice President for Research, the event will be December 1, 2022, from 3-5 PM in the S.J. Quinney College of Law Moot Courtroom.
In collaboration with Association for Utah Community Health, members of the HRSA-funded NEPQR team held a workshop titled RN-Led Women’s Annual Well-Visits and Guideline Development in Ambulatory Settings at the Utah County Department of Health. The face-to-face workshop was open to all community partners, and 12 attendees represented theMoab Free Clinic, Carbon Medical Services, Utah County Health Department, Summit County Health Department, and Intermountain Health. Leslie DiVall and Dr. Kimberly Garcia led conversations about providing health care to women, primary care nurses practicing at the top of their skill and license, and increasing the capacity for students to complete contemporary clinical experiences at primary care settings. In addition, participants reviewed writing a guideline for RN-led care, and applied didactic content to an on-site simulation of women’s health physical exams. Dr. Brenda Luther served as Women’s Annual Well-Visit Curriculum and Simulation Liaison. Dr. Larry Garrett presented about RN-Led Guidelines in Ambulatory Care. Additional team members include research analyst Christopher Hernandez, administration program coordinator Hannah Moerk, program manager Harper Vander Hoek, and project director Dr. Linda Edelman.
Those who planned and produced the Gamma Rho Chapter of Sigma induction ceremony included: Dr. Jenneth Doria (Chair), Dr. Cheryl Armstrong, Dr. Julie Gee, Dr. John Nerges, Denise Reeves, Dr. Frances Johnson, Dr. Rebekah Perkins, Dr. Nancy Allen, Kelly Mansfield, Amanda Keddington, and Dr. Sue Chase-Cantarini. Dean Marla De Jong delivered opening remarks regarding Sigma’s 100th anniversary theme – Show Love, Have Courage, and Uphold Honor. Dr. Barbara Wilson delivered a keynote address titled Nursing as a Science; Nursing Leadership as an Art.
At their first Utah Family Caregiving Forum, the Family Caregiving Collaborative (FCC) hosted 90 individuals. During this forum, caregivers, researchers, healthcare professionals, policy advocates, and service providers convened to share, learn, and discuss Utah data on family caregivers, as well as current and proposed caregiving policies. Attendees were excited to engage with individuals who represented broad caregiving interests such as disability, autism, aging, and dementia. Members of the FCC leadership and administrative team, especially Dr. Lee Ellington, Christine Moua, and Deidre Schoenfeld, contributed to the event’s success.
The University of Utah Alpha Chi chapter of Sigma Phi Omega, The International Academic Honor and Professional Society in Gerontology, and AARP Utah partnered to host a moderated focus group with College of Nursing and College of Pharmacy students. AARP Utah sought to understand students’ views on Social Security and retirement, and to provide information and data about Social Security’s history, present, and future. Students were relieved to receive non-biased information about various aspects of Social Security. Shanceline Tebo, a College of Pharmacy student who also is earning a long-term care certificate, is president of Sigma Phi Omega, and Dr. Katarina Felsted is chapter faculty advisor.
October
Eden Bennett and Mindy Francis planned and organized a food truck lunch and tours of the College of Nursing Simulation Center to kick off the College’s 75th Anniversary celebrations. They also sponsored additional Alumni Weekend events, including the Half Century Society Induction Luncheon, Awards Ceremony, bowling, and swag giveaways. Alumni shared their stories, memories, and photos. Vianney Alcala, Yvonne Bass, Debbie Boulter, Sherri Kerney, Mary Neville, Eric Nhem, Jacqueline Scheider, Jeanne Schlater, Amanda Thomson, Janzell Tutor, and Cole Wandler helped plan and conduct the activities.
The College of Nursing Dean’s Advancement Board sponsored three awards.
- The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes College of Nursing alumni who graduated 15 or more years ago and have attained a high level of professional accomplishments and/or have advanced nursing or gerontology through practice, research, education, or administration. Dr. Susan VanBeuge received the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award.
- The Young Alumni Award recognizes College of Nursing alumni who graduated within the last 10 years and have attained a high level of professional accomplishments and/or has advanced nursing or gerontology through practice, research, education, or administration. Dr. Amanda Eckersley received the 2022 Young Alumni Award.
- The Distinguished Service Award recognizes both alumni and non-alumni who have dedicated personal time, talents, and energy to strengthen and improve the community in which they live. Terese Cracroft received the inaugural 2022 Distinguished Service Award.
July
Dr. Nancy Allen, Emilee Cluff, and Dr. Valerie Flattes spearheaded planning of the first 3-day camp for middle school and high school youth who expressed specific interest in becoming a nurse, and who come from groups that have been historically marginalized, minoritized, underrepresented, or excluded in nursing. Funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration Nursing Workforce Diversity grant (PI, Dr. Nancy Allen) were used to offer the camp.
Attendees met with College of Nursing faculty to learn about the profession of nursing; met with nursing advisors from College of Nursing Student Services and admissions advisors from the University of Utah Office of Admissions; met with current students to hear about their pathway to nursing and experience as a nursing student; actively participated in three hands-on activities in the College of Nursing Simulation Center; met with representatives from affinity groups; and toured the College of Nursing building, Kahlert Village, Carolyn and Kem Gardner Commons, A. Ray Olpin Student Union, and other areas of main campus. Their parents attended a dinner, toured the College of Nursing Simulation Center, and learned about a nursing student’s pathway to nursing and experience as a nursing student, preparation for college, the admissions process, financial aid, and more.
Many College of Nursing faculty, staff, and students contributed to the success of the camp:
- Vianney Alcala
- Moe Arnes
- Yvonne Bass
- Carly Bonfiglio
- Debbie Boulter
- Dr. Ann Butt
- Mikayla Dalley
- Dean Marla De Jong
- Dr. Jenneth Doria
- Dr. Kathy Sward
- Kristy Gauthier
- Sherri Kerney
- Melanie Hall
- Rachel Hamilton
- Dr. Sara Hart
- Shelli King
- Dr. Maddie Lassche
- Kristen Mahoney
- Yumi Malik
- Maddie Marshall
- Lexi Moratalla
- Carrie Radmall
- Dr. Ana Sanchez-Birkhead
- Amber Schmidt
- Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson
- Mandy Thomson
- Megan Whittaker
- Dr. Rebecca Wilson
- Mai See Xiong
- Gracie, the College’s therapy dog
The following University of Utah departments supported the camp:
- American Indian Resource Center
- Asian American Student Association
- Black Cultural Center
- Black Student Union
- Campus Tours
- Commuter Services
- Dream Center
- Housing & Residential Education
- Office of Admissions
- Pacific Islander Student Association
- Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library
- Youth Education
Beyond the University, those who contributed to the camp:
- Community Faces of Utah
- Joan Gallegos
- Utah Area Health Education Centers
A parent of one child e-mailed camp leaders, writing “I wanted to personally thank you and everyone who was involved in this amazing experience. My daughter…has come home each day with nothing but positive things to say about camp…Thank you for igniting a passion in her…College has always been [her] plan and something that we speak about with her regularly but now that dream has lifelike pictures and a beginning knowledge of what that path will look like. These pre-teen, early teen years can be rough. Our family is thankful for programs like this that provide beautiful background music to all of the noise that surrounds our kids. Thank you for giving her the confirmation that her dreams are attainable and although will require hard work, it will be worth it.”
December
Carrie Huntsman-Jones recognized Dr. Jennifer Clifton on the Pulse Employee Recognition page for Making a Difference and Respect. “Jen is one of the best bosses I have ever worked for. She is receptive to ideas & is a great resource for me as a new NP. She is very supportive and always willing to answer questions. Thanks!"
Carrie Huntsman-Jones recognized Dr. Katie Davis on the Pulse Employee Recognition page for Making a Difference. “Katie has been working hard to meet the needs of the RedMed Clinic. She has been an amazing support and resource. She has been putting in extra time so that the clinic can run more smoothly. Thanks!”
Dr. Cristi Creal spearheaded formation of the College of Nursing BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) student group. The group brings BIPOC students together to create an empowering and supportive environment. The group provides peer-to-peer support and mentoring about navigating college, connects students with opportunities to explore their identities and cultures, engages in community service projects, and collaborates with cultural- and identity-based organizations on campus.
Amanda Keddington, Janine Roberts, and Dr. Perry Gee presented a poster titled Community Health Worker Interventions for At-Risk Populations at the 2022 Rural Health Association of Utah (RHAU) conference, and won the RHAU Best of Conference Award. Also, Dr. Linda Edelman advised Amanda. The poster summarized the team’s literature review regarding the impact that Community Health Workers (CHWs) have on at-risk populations, including older and diverse adults who live in rural areas. Use of CHWs may lower readmission rates and emergency department visits, in addition to improving patient satisfaction and self-reported well-being.
Faculty Practice concluded flu shot clinics for 2022 after offering clinics at five locations: Employee Assistance Day, Huntsman Research Center, Comparative Medicine, President’s Cabinet, and the College of Nursing. In all, they gave 1,200 flu shots and 241 COVID vaccines, with faculty/staff and students volunteering 96 and 62 hours, respectively. This was an increase over past years – two clinics in 2020, and four in 2021. As stewards for University of Utah Human Resources, which offers flu shots to all University employees, the clinics provided valuable experiences for nursing students. Those instrumental in planning and conducting the events included Dr. Jennifer Clifton, Donnie Benson, Megan McClure, Dr. Teresa Garrett, Dr. Brenda Luther, Dr. Debra Penney, Dr. Sharifa Al-Qaaydeh, Dr. Carolyn Scheese, Anna Alder, Colleen Neering, Natasha Ansari, Dr. Catherine Staes, Keyna Oblab, Angie Fenton, and Dr. Kathryn Davis.
Dr. Jessica Ann Ellis and Dr. Kimberly Garcia volunteered at a student recruitment outreach event on campus. On November 15, M.E.Ch.A., a national organization that promotes higher education, culture, and history among all Chicanx Latinx students, hosted 120 high school students at its 27th Annual High School Conference. Dr. Ellis and Dr. Garcia spoke about nursing, pathways to nursing, biases in nursing, applying to the College of Nursing, and resources available on campus and within the College of Nursing.
November
Dr. Kathi Mooney, co-leader of the Cancer Control and Population Sciences Program at Huntsman Cancer Institute and Distinguished Professor in the College of Nursing, and representing the Huntsman at HomeTM team, was selected as one of three finalists for theCancer Community (C2) Catalyst for Care Award. This award is part of the YOUR Cancer Program, which AstraZeneca uses to spotlight new cancer research and exceptional patient care.
Drs. Lisa Taylor-Swanson and Se-Hee Jung co-authored a paper that was a finalist for the American Medical Informatics Association’s Harriet H. Werley Award for Best Nursing Informatics Paper. The citation for the paper: Backonja U, Taylor-Swanson L, Miller AD, Jung S-H, Haldar S, Woods NF. "There's a problem, now what's the solution?": Suggestions for technologies to support the menopausal transition from individuals experiencing menopause and healthcare practitioners. J Am Med Inform Assoc. 2021;28(2):209-221. https://doi.org/10.1093/jamia/ocaa178
The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) is the nation's largest leadership honor society. Students are selected by their college for membership based on either academic standing or leadership potential. The University of Utah’s chapter of NSLS presented Impact Leader Awards to Dr. Sharifa Al-Qaaydeh, Melissa Black, Carly Bonfiglio, Tamara Ekker, and Dr. Rebekah Perkins. Impact Leader Awards recognize faculty members who teach with heart and passion, and motivate students in their pursuit of education.
At its annual induction ceremony, the Gamma Rho Chapter of Sigma presented awards to College of Nursing faculty.
- Excellence in Leadership – Dr. Cheryl Armstrong and Dr. Rebecca Wilson
- Clinical Educator Legacy Award – Tamara Ekker
- Excellence in Education – Dr. Julie Gee
- Excellence in Research/Scholarship – Dr. Perry Gee
- Excellence in Clinical Practice – Dr. Frances Johnson
- Early Career Nurse Innovator – Dr. Paige Miller
- Excellence in Mentorship – Dr. John Nerges
Drs. Zachary Warner, Rodrigo Alvarez, Juan Gallegos-Orozco, and Echo Warner presented a poster titled Financial Incentives Associated With Hepatitis B Misinformation on Instagram at the American College of Gastroenterology Annual Scientific Meeting & Postgraduate Course and received two awards – Best Poster Presentation and Newsworthy Abstract.
Christopher Stucky, Dean Marla De Jong, and Yuliang Liu presented a poster titled Surgical Team Performance: The Impact of Familiarity and Team Size in Military Surgical Tea
October
Dr. Ann Marie Moraitis was competitively accepted to attend the Harvard Medical School Center for Palliative Care's Research Methods in Supportive Oncology Workshop on January 22-27, 2023.
The Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE) andThe Gerontological Society of America (GSA) selected Dean Marla De Jong to receive the 2022 AGHE Administrative Leadership Honor. Each year, AGHE honors administrators on AGHE member campuses who have made exceptional efforts in support of gerontology and/or geriatrics education.
Dr. Perry Gee, Emily Stirling, and Dr. Anne Pendo received the Best Overall Poster Award for a poster titled Health System Strategies for Employee Mental Wellbeing During the Persistent COVID-19 Pandemic that they presented at the Third National Summit on Promoting Well-being and Resilience in Healthcare Professionals at The Ohio State University.
Dr. Jia-Wen Guo, Dr. Djin Tay, Sharon Weinstein, Ann Lyons, and Dr. Kathy Sward received the Best Paper Award for a paper titled Cancer Pain Trajectories in the Last Two Years of Life that they presented at the APAMI (Asia-Pacific Association for Medical Informatics) 2022 12th Biennial Conference of the Asia Pacific Association for Medical Informatics.
Drs. Lesly Kelly, Perry Gee, and Richard Butler received the 2022 Excellence in Practice Award for their publication titled Impact of nurse burnout on organizational and position turnover. The Editorial Board for Nursing Outlook will present the award at the American Academy of Nursing 2022 Health Policy Conference – From Reflection to Impact: Positioning Nursing's Future on October 28, 2022.
Ching-Yu Wang, Laura Heermann Langford, Jim McClay, and Dr. Jia-Wen Guo received the Best Poster Award for a poster titled Identify Standard Data Elements in Social Determinants of Health for Emergency Departments that they presented at the APAMI 2022 12th Biennial Conference of the Asia Pacific Association for Medical Informatics.
The Center for Healthcare Innovation and Leadership at The Ohio State University College of Nursing accepted Dr. Michelle Litchman into its national Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fellowship. The 12-month fellowship is designed to amplify a culture of innovation, address burnout, and enhance well-being. Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fellows work on an innovation project while participating in monthly one-on-one and group coaching sessions with support from mentors. Fellows develop skills and knowledge in innovation competencies, design thinking, emotional intelligence, innovation leadership, creative funding ideas, and business case development.
Dr. Mandy Al-Khudairi supported her teaching colleagues by moving clinical assignments several times in a Family Primary Care practicum course, ensuring faculty availability to teach a didactic course. Mandy demonstrated true professionalism, intelligence, and logical problem-solving as she engaged to make the right thing happen and support students.
Dr. Katerina Friberg Felsted and Dr. Alycia Bristol each will be recognized as a Distinguished Educator in Gerontological Nursing at the virtual National Hartford Center of Gerontological Nursing Excellence Leadership Conference on October 18-20, 2022. Given the rapidly growing older adult population and the urgent need to prepare the future nurse workforce to care for an aging population, it is imperative to have well-prepared nurse educators not only with knowledge and skills in care of older adults, but also with teaching competence so that they can foster positive attitudes toward older adults and actively engage learners at all levels. Distinguished educators hold a masters or higher degree in gerontological nursing, have a minimum of 3 years of experience in gerontological nursing education, and are actively engaged in gerontological/geriatric nursing education.
In partnership with the Roseman University of Health Sciences, Utah Business honors Healthcare Heroes who have made it their mission to improve the state of health in Utah. Dr. Linda Edelman will be recognized in the category of Healthcare Educator at the Healthcare Heroes VIP Reception/Open House on October 17, 2022, and at the Healthcare Heroes Awards Luncheon on October 19, 2022. Utah Business wrote the following about Dr. Edelman: “Dr. Linda S. Edelman, PhD, RN, FAAN, grew up on a small farm in Kansas and is the first in her family to attend high school. Thanks to many mentors along the way, she became a nurse passionate about providing older adults, especially those living in rural areas, access to age-friendly care. Dr. Edelman leads Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) funded workforce development programs providing education and training to health care students, providers, and staff across Utah. Under her guidance, the Utah Geriatric Education Consortium has formed academic-clinic-community partnerships to develop innovative online training for providers and staff working in long-term services. Recognizing the need for primary care nurses, she sought HRSA funding to recruit and train nursing students to work in rural and underserved primary care settings.”
Christopher Sneddon coached and helped prepare Anna Alder to have a difficult conversation with a student. As a result of Christopher advising Anna about how to navigate potential scenarios, Anna felt prepared, and the discussion led to a good student outcome. Anna is grateful that the U has a teaching model with amazing mentorship and support for new faculty.
Dr. Lauri Linder, former post-doctoral fellows, and current students Dr. Amy Newman, Dr. Katherine Bernier-Carney, Dr. Sarah Wawrzynski, Se-Hee Jung, Jennifer Farnsworth, Adam Otto, Hakop Kardzhyan, and Dr. Hailey Haffey received the Outstanding Nursing Research Abstract Award for their abstract Children’s Health Narratives Reflected through a Child-Centric mHealth App: A Secondary Analysis, which they presented orally at the International Society of Paediatric Oncology Annual Congress.
U.S. News & World Report ranked 681 Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs. The College of Nursing is ranked #29 (tied), and is the highest-ranked BSN program in Utah.
September
Drs. Djin Tay and Echo Warner have been accepted into the 2022-2023 Utah Health Equity Leadership & Mentoring (U-HELM) program. U-HELM provides mentoring and leadership development opportunities to junior faculty members and postdoctoral scholars from underrepresented populations in the health sciences or involved in health equity research and practice. U-HELM fellows complete a yearlong curriculum of monthly seminars and networking events that focus on traditional academic career development as well as topics related to cultural identity and challenges of systemic racism. In addition, fellows are matched with a senior-level faculty mentor to address issues of leadership and cultural identity.
Dr. Lauri Linder is one of six nurses inducted as inaugural fellows in the Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses. The FAPHON designation is for nurses who have promoted and advanced the specialty of pediatric hematology/oncology nursing and epitomize the mission of APHON by supporting and advancing nurses in optimizing outcomes for children, adolescents, young adults, and their families throughout the continuum of care for their blood disorders and cancers.
Dr. Lauri Linder received the APHON Counts Writing Award for her 2022 newsletter article titled Using evidence to create a new paradigm for CLABSI prevention in pediatric hematology, oncology, and stem cell transplant.
August
FeedSpot ranked theUniversity of Utah College of Nursing Blog as #6 for the 40 Best Nursing Blogs for Students. Jacqueline Scheider and Vianney Alcala manage the blog and promote the posts.
Dr. Lynn Reinke, the Claire Dumke Ryberg, R.N. Presidential Endowed Chair in End-of Life/Palliative Care, has been accepted into the Spring 2023 cohort of theUniversity of Utah Women in Leadership Certificate Programhosted by the David Eccles School of Business. The 7-session program is designed for women who seek the skills to be effective leaders, and business leaders committed to helping women be successful in leadership roles. Content includes conflict management and assertiveness, mindfulness and interpersonal effectiveness, the power of communication, authentic voice, mentoring, and executive presence.
The 2022-2023 Mountain States Community-Engaged Dissemination & Implementation Science (MS-CEDI) Training Program commenced the first week of August in Midway, UT. Co-sponsored by the College of Nursing, MS-CEDI is a 9-month intensive program bringing together implementation scientists and trainees from the University of Utah and Arizona State University to develop and submit research proposals using dissemination and implementation methods. Dr. Andrea Wallace serves as a program mentor, and this year’s trainees include Drs. Nancy Allen, Shinduk Lee, and Sara Simonsen.
The Presidential Scholar award recognizes the extraordinary academic accomplishments and promise of associate professor faculty members, providing them with financial support to advance their research and teaching. Dr. Lauri Linder has been selected from an exceptional cadre of nominees from Colleges and Schools across the university for this impressive distinction. She will be recognized as a Presidential Scholar for three academic years: 2022-2023, 2023-2024, and 2024-2025.
Deidre Schoenfeld received a Health Academics District Staff Excellence Award, and will be considered for one of eight University-wide awards. Established in 1992, this awards program recognizes superior service and ongoing contributions by full-time staff employees.
July
Dr. Nancy Allen and Dr. Ana Sanchez-Birkhead attended the 2022 Summer Institute and completed the New Leadership Academy Fellows Program. The New Leadership Academy Program changes the expectations that surround leaders, leadership, and leadership development across higher education. Learning strategies are premised on a recognition that the demographic, democratic, and discursive foundations on which modern higher education has been built are changing. The NLA curriculum and learning objectives draw upon traditional leadership theory and contemporary scholarship that investigate the roles of leaders under highly contested and complex conditions. Drs. Allen and Sanchez-Birkhead participated in tailored programs and activities, which included online learning modules and discussions, an interactive case study simulation, written reflections, and coaching sessions.
Based on a formal review of their accomplishments, faculty are being promoted and/or reappointed to the College of Nursing. Included are Career-Line faculty who were previously promoted and/or reappointed but not recognized.
Promotion to Professor, effective July 1, 2022
- Dr. Kristin Cloyes
- Dr. Linda Edelman
Promotion to Professor (Clinical) and Reappointment to the College of Nursing, effective July 1, 2022
- Dr. Brenda Luther
- Dr. Sara Hart
- Dr. Katie Ward
- Dr. Rebecca Wilson
Promotion to Professor (Clinical), effective July 1, 2022
- Dr. Kara Dassel
Promotion to Associate Professor (Clinical)
- Dr. Jenneth Doria, effective July 1, 2021
- Dr. Jessica Ellis, effective July 1, 2021
- Dr. Linda Hofmann, effective July 1, 2021
- Dr. Keisha Lynch, effective July 1, 2020
- Dr. Jennifer Macali, effective July 1, 2022
- Dr. Allison Spolsdoff, effective July 1, 2022
Promotion to Associate Professor (Clinical) and Reappointment to the College of Nursing
- Dr. Valerie Flattes, effective July 1, 2021
- Dr. Kim Friddle, effective July 1, 2022
- Dr. Teresa Garrett, effective July 1, 2021
- Dr. Denise Ward, effective July 1, 2022
Reappointment to the College of Nursing as Associate Professor (Clinical)
- Dr. Debra Penney, effective July 1, 2022
- Dr. Gillian Tufts, effective July 1, 2021
Promotion to Assistant Professor (Clinical)
- Dr. John Nerges, effective July 1, 2022
- Dr. Zoe Robbins, effective July 1, 2021
- Dr. Sara Webb, effective July 1, 2021
Promotion to Assistant Professor (Clinical) and Reappointment to the College of Nursing, effective July 1, 2022
- Dr. ElLois Bailey
Reappointment to the College of Nursing as Assistant Professor (Clinical)
- Dr. Marilyn Rigby, effective July 1, 2021
- Dr. Julianne Schiefelbein, effective July 1, 2022
- Dr. Julie Steele, effective July 1, 2021
Dr. Nancy Allen has been named a Fellow of the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists, and will use the distinction FADCES. Dr. Allen was recognized for her contributions to diabetes clinical practice, research, and health policy. There are fewer than 100 FADCES in the country.
June
The Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education’s AGHExchange newsletter highlighted the Gerontology Interdisciplinary Program and the College of Social Work hosting a “Music and Memory” seminar in honor of Careers in Aging Week.
May
Through the Behavioral and Social Science section, the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) named Dr. Jackie Eaton as one of its newest fellows. Through the Social Research, Policy, and Practice section, the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) named Dr. Caroline Stephens as one of its newest fellows. GSA chooses fellows from across its membership sections, and Fellow status is the highest category of membership within the Society, acknowledging outstanding and continuing work in gerontology. GSA will formally recognize Caroline and Jackie at the GSA 2022 Annual Scientific Meeting, which will be held November 2-6, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Camille Spute was nominated for Employee of the Month at Slate Canyon Youth Center. Although ineligible for the award as a College of Nursing rather than Juvenile Justice System employee, Camille was nominated because of her ongoing commitment to Slate Canyon. The person who nominated Camille, indicated that Camille works tirelessly to ensure that the medical needs of the youth are met. For example, she has gone into work on weekends and off-hours to assist with urgent medical concerns. Camille's knowledge and “get it done” attitude is admirable. She is the “defibrillator” for the Slate Canyon Youth Center, keeping the heart of the facility pumping.
Dr. Michelle Litchman was selected as a University of Utah Presidential Societal Impact Scholar. Recognized experts in their respective fields and disciplines, Impact Scholars share and translate their scholarship, research, creative activities, and ideas with opinion leaders, policy makers, the general public, and other audiences outside the university and in ways that can transform society. Their work has a positive impact on people and institutions, and help make our world a better, more equitable, and more enjoyable place in which to live.
Dr. Schola Matovu received the prestigious The Jane Norbeck Distinguished Service Award. For more than three decades, this award has honored remarkable graduates of the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) School of Nursing who have demonstrated service and/or leadership that has contributed to the growth and development of the UCSF School of Nursing and/or the profession. The award is named for Dr. Jane Norbeck, an alumna of the Master's Class of 1971 and PhD Class of 1975, and the Dean of the School of Nursing from 1989 through 2000.
April
Dr. Linda Hofmann was accepted into theAACN-Wharton Executive Leadership Program. This competitive fellowship is designed to advance chief academic administrators to a higher level of leadership. The curriculum provides Fellows with the concepts and tools needed to enhance leadership capacity and hone skills that are essential to thrive and move forward strategically.
Dr. Jennifer Macali was recently accepted as a Fellow in the 2022-2023 cohort of theJohns Hopkins University SOURCE Service -Learning Academy. The SOURCE Service-Learning Academy is a one-year, comprehensive program that equips Fellows with all the necessary tools and methods to develop critical service-learning partnerships and courses. Fellows learn how to become more effective teachers, work equitably with local communities, and advance the civic mission of higher education. In addition, Fellows engage with others on issues of justice, critical reflection, and the purpose of science, health, and education in our world.
Thirteen staff and faculty received a College of Nursing 2021 -2022 Excellence Award! These individuals continually go above and beyond, contributing to the CON’s reputation for excellence.
- Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award: Dr. Allison Spolsdoff
- Faculty Excellence in Scholarship and Research Award: Dr. Jia-Wen Guo
- Faculty Excellence in Service Award: Dr. Deanna Kepka
- Excellence in University Health Partnership Award: Dr. John Nerges
- Faculty Mentoring Award: Dr. Ann Butt
- Faculty Practice Award: Dr. Tek Kilgore
Dr. Caroline Stephens received the 2022 University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) PhD Mentor of the Year Award, which will be presented at the UCSF School of Nursing’s commencement ceremony on June 2, 2022, at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco.
The University of Utah will soon display a new set of banners that recognize faculty who received University teaching awards in 2021 and 2022. When at 1300 East and South Temple, look for Dr. Ana Sanchez-Birkhead’s banner. The University of Utah Teaching Committee awarded the 2021 Community Engaged Teaching and Scholarship Award to Ana.
Dr. Gwen Latendresse has been selected to participate in the 2022-2023 cohort of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing's Elevating Leaders in Academic Nursing program.
The Western Institute of Nursing (WIN) selected Dr. Linda Edelman for induction into the Western Academy of Nurses (WAN). WIN established WAN to recognize and honor nurses who have been actively engaged in WIN, and have demonstrated excellence in nursing research, practice, and/or education.
TheUtah Organization of Nurse Leaders presented its Nurse Research Award to Dr. Gwen Latendresse.
The Utah Organization of Nurse Leaders presented its Exemplary Nurse Leader Award – Academia to Dean Marla De Jong.
March
Editors at Healthcare Innovation chose Huntsman at Home™ as the winner of the publication’s Top Innovator Award for 2022. Dr. Kathleen Mooney pioneered development and evaluation of the University of Utah Health Huntsman Cancer Institute’s (HCI) Huntsman at Home™ program, the first hospital-at-home service that is oncology-specific. Bringing the high standard and excellence of care patients receive at HCI to their home, the service allows patients to avoid hospitalization or leave the hospital sooner. Huntsman at Home™ teams include HCI physicians and advanced practice registered nurses, and Community Nursing Services’ registered nurses, nursing aides, physical therapists, pharmacists, and social workers who visit patients in their home, and provide acute care, supportive care, and hospice and palliative care.
February
President Randall reappointed Dr. Kathi Mooney as holder of the Louis S. Peery, MD and Janet B. Peery Presidential Endowed Chair in Nursing.
President Randall reappointed Dr. Sara Simonsen as holder of the Annette Poulson Cumming Presidential Endowed Chair in Women's and Reproductive Health.
Kathi Mooney has been selected to receive the University of Utah Distinguished Research Award for 2022! The University began this award in 1965, and Kathi is the first nurse to receive it! This is a tremendous honor for Kathi, recognizing her as a prominent scientist whose sustained program of funded research has improved patient outcomes, lowered cost of care, improved well-being of family caregivers, and transformed models of patient care. Further, the award shines light on the importance and impact of nursing science.
Dr. Erin Johnson Cole, Christina Elmore, Julie King, Peggy Rosati-Allen, Dr. Sara Simonsen, and Dr. Jocelyn Yale will be inducted as Fellows with the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) during a ceremony at the 67th Annual Meeting & Exhibition on May 22, 2022. The Fellowship in the American College of Nurse-Midwives (FACNM) is an honor bestowed upon midwives whose demonstrated leadership within ACNM, clinical excellence, outstanding scholarship, and professional achievement have merited special recognition both within and outside of the midwifery profession. FACNM represents the commitment of the ACNM to honor our own. In light of the vast wealth of expertise and collective wisdom represented within the body of Fellows, its mission is to serve the ACNM in a consultative and advisory capacity. The ACNM Fellowship program was established in 1994, and nearly 600 ACNM members have been inducted as Fellows.
The University of Utah Academy of Health Science Educators (AHSE) Selection Committee chose Drs. Cheryl Armstrong, Sheila Deyette, and Katarina Friberg Felsted to be Fellows of the Academy. Their involvement in the Academy will be instrumental in creating a culture of collaboration and exceptional education within the University of Utah Health. An Induction Ceremony to honor Jenneth, Jennifer, Gillian, Katie, and other new Fellows will be held on April 6, 2022.
The College of Nursing is ranked #28 in National Institutes of Health funding to colleges of nursing. We commend our hard-working and innovative researchers, their collaborators and team members, and the amazing Emma Eccles Jones Nursing Research Center staff who support them.
Tamara Ekker met with a Capstone student Emma Wells on the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit at Huntsman Cancer Hospital. Given that shift change was taking place, eight College of Nursing alumni who Tamara previously taught gathered for an impromptu and joyful reunion (see photo above). Tamara was delighted to hear about her former students’ ongoing and impactful work, and tell them how proud she is of them. In turn, students thanked Tamara for inspiring them to learn, and mentoring them for professional success.
Supported and nominated by Dr. Lee Ellington, Dr. Djin Tay has been accepted into the Junior Faculty Visiting Professor Program in Palliative Care. The program’s goals are to 1) advance the careers of early-career palliative care researchers and 2) create opportunities for cross-institutional collaborations that advance the science of geriatric palliative care. The program supports visiting professorships for early-career palliative care researchers from a range of disciplines at partner institutions with robust geriatric palliative care research programs. Traditionally reserved for more senior faculty, these visiting professorships provide opportunities for early-career palliative care researchers to learn about unique programs and projects at other institutions, meet individually with methodological and content experts in the field of geriatric palliative care, identify new collaborators, develop their presentation and networking skills, and increase the visibility of their work. Dr. Tay has been paired with Dr. Dio Kavalieratos and his colleagues at Emory University.
January
U.S. News & World Report ranked online Master’s in Nursing programs. The College of Nursing is ranked #38 (tied) of 179 schools, and is the highest-ranked in Utah. High praise for faculty, staff, and preceptors who lead and support the MS program.
U.S. News & World Report ranked online Master’s in Nursing Education programs. The College of Nursing is ranked #9 (tied) of 14 schools, and is the only school in Utah ranked for nursing education. We commend all faculty, staff, and preceptors who lead and support the nursing education track.
The Gerontological Society of America’s Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education recently published the 7th edition of Gerontology and Geriatrics: Curricular Standards and Guidelines in Higher Education. Dr. Kara Dassel served on the Board of Reviewers and reviewed multiple content drafts.
As part of Cervical Health Awareness Month (January 2022), expertscape ranked Dr. Deanna Kepka in the top 0.53% of 19,416 published authors worldwide on papillomavirus vaccines.
Patients submitted comments regarding Dr. Pam Phares’ exceptional work.
“Dr. Phares is an excellent listener, educator, and is knowledgeable. She also is very kind and empathetic.”
“I love this doctor; not only did she talk to me about my diabetes, which is her specialty, but she also looked at my other tests for my heart and kidneys, which not even my PCP will do. She seemed concerned with my overall care, and I love her for it!”
“Pam was exceptional. She was able to tactfully provide information on a sensitive topic in a caring and informative way. She was empathetic to the challenges of the lifestyle changes and provided resources and information on how to succeed.”
“Pam Phares is amazing!”
The Academy of Health Science Educators’ (AHSE) Advancing Excellence in Education Committee selected Dr. Richmond Doxey, Theresa Dvorak, Dr. Amy Locke, Dr. Jennifer Macali, Dr. Tricia Petzold, and Jean Zancanella, members of the Culinary Medicine Team, to receive the 2022 Interprofessional Education Team Award. Members of the team worked to create an interdisciplinary course, incorporating food and medicine. The course presents the learners with evidence-based nutrition as it relates to cooking at home. Classes take place in the cooking kitchen on campus or in the home kitchen virtually. The course is open to graduate health-science students. The AHSE will recognize the team at its Induction Ceremony in April.
Sigma invited Drs. Sue Chase-Cantarini, Jia-Wen Guo, and Jackie Eaton to orally present an abstract titled Advancing Interprofessional Telemedicine Education: An Analysis of Student Knowledge, Beliefs, and Attitudes at its 33rd International Nursing Research Congress in Edinburgh, Scotland in July 2022. The reviewers indicated that their submitted abstract is an excellent reflection of current nursing trends and timely issues.
Dr. Kathy Sward was promoted to adjunct Professor in the Department of Biomedical Informatics.
Due to her program of study with Guatemalan lay midwives, the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) selected Dr. Kimberly Garcia to receive the Jeanne Raisler International Award for Midwifery. This award, which honors the memory of Jeanne Raisler, CNM, DrPH, FACNM, and her commitment to midwifery and international women's health issues, supports ACNM members to become involved in global midwifery issues. It enables recipients to gain experience in international midwifery through participation in a project designed to improve the health of women in a developing country.
In the Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake (UICSL) January 2022 Newsletter, Maurice "Mo" Smith, Executive Director, praised College of Nursing faculty and staff members, writing “I personally am thankful for the strong working relationship with the dedicated and compassionate nurse providers from the University of Utah's College of Nursing. Our nurse providers are always thinking ahead and routinely go above and beyond to ensure that our American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) benefactors receive both the very best care and an outstanding patient experience. This collaboration and commitment of our entire UICSL team – from medical assistants, nurses, and behavioral health counselors to administrative professionals and environmental service employees – is the lifeblood of our organization and makes me extremely proud and grateful to be a part of it.” College of Nursing clinicians who work at UICSL include Dr. Van Gip, DNP, FNP-C, Danielle Puri, FNP-C, CIC, and Dr. Deven Jennings, DNP, PMHNP-BC. Leslie Crandall, MSN, RN is Nurse Care Manager.
December
Dr. Michelle Litchman received an American Diabetes Association$200,000 grant ($600,000 over three years) for her project titled Deaf Diabetes Can Together (DEDICATE): A Pilot Study. The overarching goal is to increase access of the Deaf or hard of hearing populations (DHH) to diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES), and reduce disparities related to language access justice. The objective is to deliver a DSMES program that linguistically, culturally, and geographically meets the needs of DHH populations living in the United States.
Dr. Djin Tay received an $30,000 American Cancer Society's Institutional Research Grant Award for her project titled A Real-World Examination of Health INequiTies in ImmunE-related adveRSe Events among Cancer paTients: The INTERSECT study. Dr. Tay will 1) Assess the moderating role of minoritized race on the relationship between anxiety and depression, and immune-related adverse events (IrAE) treatment discontinuation, and 2) assess the mediating role of insurance type on the relationship between anxiety and depression, and IrAE-related treatment discontinuation. This research will further understanding of drivers of inequities in health outcomes among patients receiving immunotherapy, and has implications to guide practice and policies to support equitable survivorship and palliative care delivery. Drs. Xiaoming Sheng, Jia-Wen Guo, Lee Ellington, and Mia Hashibe provided scientific mentorship to Dr. Tay.
November
Dr. Scott Christensen received a research grant from the Gamma Rho Chapter of Sigma to help fund his dissertation research titled Why Nurses Do Not Report: Understanding Nursing Victim Reactions, Attitudes, and Likelihood to Report Patient Aggression.
October
Dr. Djin Tay and Dr. Jia-Wen Guo (MPIs), along with Dr. Xiaoming Sheng and Natalya Alekhina (co-Is) received a $25,000 Flatiron Academic Health Equity Research grant for their project titled Examining Health INequiTies in ImmunE-related adveRSe Events among Cancer paTients: The INTERSECT study. The investigators will leverage a national Flatiron Health electronic health record dataset and expand the existing Utah cancer patient population ImmPETUS (Immunotherapy, Palliative, and End-of-Life Treatment Utilization and Spousal Outcomes) dataset to: 1) identify groups of cancer patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors at greatest risk for moderate to severe immune-related adverse events during the last two years of life, and 2) assess the mediating role of immune-related adverse events on the relationship between clinical and social determinants of health and inpatient and emergency department visits during the last two years of life. The overall objective is to characterize the development of immune-related adverse events over time to provide insight into the timing of focused clinical management and supportive care. In addition, the focus on the social and structural drivers of immune-related adverse events outcomes may provide guidance for practice and policies to address inequities.
Dr. Nancy Allen, program director, received a $1,050,000 Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention (NEPQR)-Registered Nurse Training Program grant titled Advancing Acute Care Nurses to Address and Manage Social Determinants of Health, to be distributed at $350,000 each year for three years, providing fund availability and satisfactory progress. Team members include Dr. Ana Sanchez-Birkhead, EDI Director, Dr. Brenda Luther, Dr. Linda Edelman, Dr. Rebecca Wilson, Dr. Dina Drits, Dr. Sue Chase-Cantarini, and Dr. Melody Krahulec. During this 3-year project, the team will award scholarships to racially and ethnically diverse RN to BS students, and create learning modules about health equity, social determinants of health (SDOH), and cultural sensitivity that students will complete. Goals are to increase the number of racially/ethnically diverse undergraduate nurses to mirror the diversity of Utah’s patient population, and improve the competency of nursing students and the acute care nursing workforce in Utah to provide equitable health care that is culturally sensitive and addresses SDOH.
Alumna and adjunct faculty member, Dr. Kate Doyon, was awarded the Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation Hillman Emergent Innovation: Serious Illness and End of Life grant titled A Community-Based, Collaboratively Designed Communication Guide for Clinicians Working with Refugees with Serious Illness. She will collaborate with refugees and clinicians to develop a communication guide to facilitate care for refugees with serious illness. Dr. Doyon will be interviewed on NPR Morning Edition about her work the week of October 10, 2022.
Principal Investigator Dr. Gwen Latendresse and Co-Investigators Dr. Sara Simonsen, Dr. Eli Iacob, Dr. Xiaoming Sheng, Dr. Marcela Smid, Dr. Uma Dorn, Dr. J.D. Smith, and Dr. Ryoko Pentecost (sub-contract with Boise State University) received a $1.9M National Institutes of Nursing Research R01 grant for their project titled Prevention of Perinatal Depression among at-risk Individuals through Integration of a Multimedia, Web-based Intervention within the Healthcare System. During this 3-year project, the team will evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of integrating a remote-access perinatal depression prevention program within a healthcare system and embedded in the existing web-based patient portal YoMingo®. For this type 1 hybrid effectiveness-implementation project, they will use the Implementation Research Logic Model to evaluate systems and strategies that link intervention determinants, including sociocultural determinants, with implementation outcomes in Latino, underserved (rural), and urban populations. In addition, they will use a randomized preference trial to assess the impact of patient preference and sociocultural factors – geographic residence, race/ethnicity, significant life events, mental health history, mental health stigma – on participation and preliminary outcomes.
Dr. Kathie Supiano (PI), and the Caring Connections team received a two-year extension with the Utah Department of Health and Human Services for $400,000. This contract will allow the team to train clinicians about the Grief of Overdose Death, and to implement the Overdose Grief Support Program in substance use disorder treatment programs and mental health service settings in Utah.
Two of Dr. Kathie Supiano’s mentees received Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation Hillman Emergent Innovation: Serious Illness and End of Life grants.
- Dr. Siobhan Aaron, a recent T-32 post-doctoral fellow and now Assistant Professor at Case Western Reserve School of Nursing, received a grant for her project A Culturally Centered Complicated Grief Group Therapy Intervention for Black Americans. Bereaving Black communities are at heightened risk of Complicated Grief because of historical trauma, systemic racism, mistrust in the healthcare system, and a frequent reluctance to seek mental health care. Dr. Aaron will investigate the experience of Black grievers and use those findings to modify an existing intervention, Complicated Grief Group Therapy, into a culturally centered psychotherapeutic intervention.
- Dr. Abigail Latimer, Assistant Professor at the University of Kentucky College of Nursing, received a grant for her project Adapting the Serious Illness Conversation Guide for Older Adults Experiencing Homelessness. The population of homeless older people continues to grow rapidly, and their physical and mental burdens, combined with challenges in receiving adequate care, contribute to shorter life expectancies than their housing-secure peers. Dr. Latimer seeks to adapt the Serious Illness Conversation Guide, which is primarily used to drive values-based conversations between caregivers and oncology patients, for use with older adults experiencing homelessness to recognize and meet their serious illness needs.
September
Dr. Kelley Newlin-Lew – Associate Professor at the University of Connecticut School of Nursing, Dr. Nancy Allen (Co-I), Dr. Ana Sanchez-Birkhead (Consultant), and Dr. Eli Iacob (Consultant) received a $1,669,850 National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases R01 grant for their project titled FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center) Intervention for CGM (continuous glucose monitoring) Uptake in Hispanic Adults with T1D (Type 1 diabetes). During this 4-year study, the investigators will aim to increase the number of Hispanics with Type 1 diabetes seen at FQHCs who use continuous glucose monitoring.
Multiple Principal Investigators Drs. Jonathan Michael Dean, Jamie Dwyer, Katherine Sward, and Kevin Watt received a $604,783 ($8,452,103 over 5 years) National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences grant for their project titled HEAL (Helping to End Addiction Long-term) ERN (Effectiveness Research Network): Data Coordinating Resource Center. The University of Utah Data Coordinating Center is serving as the data coordinating center for the National Institutes of Health HEAL Initiative, HEAL ERN studies. This multi-year project will encompass multiple studies. During year one, researchers will focus on the Optimizing the Use of Ketamine to Reduce Chronic Postsurgical Pain (KALPAS) study, examining the use of ketamine in the immediate post-operative period after mastectomy for breast cancer.
Dr. Sierra E. Carter (PI, Georgia State University), Dr. Vasiliki Michopoulos (Co-I, Emory University), Dr. Sheree Boulet (Co-I, Emory University), Dr. Rasheeta Chandler, (Co-I, Emory University), Dr. Elisabeth Conradt (Co-I, University of Utah College of Social & Behavioral Science), Dr. Sheila Crowell (Co-I, University of Utah College of Social & Behavioral Science), Dr. Anu Asnaani (Co-I, University of Utah College of Social & Behavioral Science) and Dr. Ana Sanchez-Birkhead (Consultant) received a $3,897,476 Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development R01 grant for their project titled Advancing Understanding of Racism-related Health Disparities Beginning before Birth: A Multisite Study with Black and Latina Pregnant Women. During this 5-year, multi-site, and longitudinal study, the investigators will aim to advance understanding of racism-related health disparities as well as modifiable stress-buffering factors in pregnant Black and Latina women and infants.
Multiple principal investigators Dr. Erin Rothwell – Interim Vice President for Research; Professor, University of Utah School of Medicine Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Dr. Aaron Goldenberg – Professor and Vice Chair, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Department of Bioethics, and co-I Dr. Andrea Wallace received a $3,620,821 National Institute of Child Health and Human Development R01 grant for their project titled Implementing a Novel Consent Process for Biospecimen Research after Newborn Screening in Hospitals Serving Diverse Patients. The investigators will identify determinants, strategies, mechanisms, barriers, and facilitators of consenting quality across hospitals serving diverse and underserved populations for the retention and research use of residual dried bloodspots for the Michigan Biotrust for Health; engage members of underrepresented and non-English speaking communities in Michigan to support implementation of an electronic informed consent intervention (EICI) in diverse hospital settings, and implement and evaluate the EICI consent approach within four major hospitals across the state of Michigan that serve underrepresented persons, Spanish and Arabic speaking participants, and the general population.
Dr. Linda Edelman (co-program director) received a $2,000,000 Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Rural Communities Opioid Response Program – Mental and Behavioral Health grant. Additional CON faculty include Dr. Brenda Luther and Dr. Larry Garrett. Dr. Elizabeth Howell from Addiction Psychiatry is the School of Medicine lead. Kasey Shakespear from the Utah Center for Rural Health/Southern Utah Area Health Education Center is co-program director. During this 4-year project, the team will provide Collaborative Care Training for office-based addiction treatment in health clinics, and support community-based programs for patients and families in Carbon, Emery, and Wayne counties.
Drs. Andrea Wallace and Alycia Bristol (MPIs), along with Drs. Paula Meek, Jia-Wen Guo, and Gary Donaldson (co-Is), received a $1,199,831 Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) R01 grant for their proposal titled Uncovering Caregiver Discharge Readiness for Patient Care Transitions from Hospital to Home: The UCare Study. During this 3-year study, their goal is to develop and test a measure that captures the unique factors important to caregivers’ feelings of readiness to engage in caregiving upon discharge from the hospital. Using a mixed-methods approach, the specific aims of this study are to 1) develop a theoretically grounded and psychometrically sound caregiver hospital discharge readiness scale (FamRHDS-R); 2) establish the psychometric properties and measurement invariance of the FamRHDS-R; and 3) establish whether and how the FamRHDS-R is associated with a range of caregiver and patient outcomes.
Drs. Deanna Kepka (subcontract PI) and Echo Warner (co-I) received a $580,364 National Cancer Institute subcontract award with Drs. David Buller of Klein Buendel, Inc. and Andrew Sussman of University of New Mexico (MPIs) for their proposal titled #4Corners4Health: A Social Media Cancer Prevention Program for Rural Emerging Adults. During this 5-year project, their goal is to decrease cancer risk factors among emerging adults aged 18-26 living in rural counties in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah (i.e., "Four Corners" states), using a social media campaign designed with community advisors.
Dr. Deanna Kepka (PI), along with Drs. Echo Warner, Michelle Litchman, Ben Haaland (co-Is), and Drs. Gloria Coronado and Wendy Birmingham (consultants) received a $305,717 Independent Investigator Award from Merck for their proposal titled Multi-component Assessment of HPV Vaccine Hesitancy in Utah. The purpose of this 2-year project is to uncover disparities in adolescent HPV vaccination hesitancy among rural and religious communities in Utah. They will elicit community feedback about HPV vaccination, social media use, and religiosity. They will also examine the penetration of HPV vaccination misinformation in selected rural and religious communities. These findings will inform HPV vaccination social media campaign messages that integrate local values and perspectives.
Dr. Lynn Reinke (PI) received a $250,000 Cambia Health Foundation grant for her proposal titled Advanced Practice Clinical Palliative Care Fellowship: A Leading Edge Program Responding to Workforce Demands, Underserved Populations, and Rural and Behavioral Health Needs. The goal of this 3-year project is to develop an Advanced Practice Clinical Palliative Care Fellowship, the first such program in the West, and support three fellows at the University of Utah.
Special thanks to members of the pre-award team who supported these scientists – Emily Bailey, Hollie Fuhrmann, Dr. Erin Meyer, and Terri Pianka.
August
Hitachi, Ltd awarded $72,000 in additional funds to Dr. Catherine Staes and her team, including Dr. Caroline Scheese, to continue research about predicting end-of-life among patients with advanced cancer to support shared decision-making.
Dr. Paula Meek received a $372,269 Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) Nurse Faculty Loan Program award, which will provide loan repayment assistance to our graduate students who will serve as nurse faculty in an eligible school of nursing.
June
The Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists Foundation awarded a $20,000 grant to Dr. Michelle Litchman and co-investigators Dr. Nancy Allen and Dr. Shinduk Lee for their project Development of a Diabetes Training for ASL Interpreters. During the upcoming year, these faculty will develop and deliver diabetes training to American Sign Language interpreters to better equip them when translating for diabetes care and education specialists.
The National Institutes of Health National Institute on Aging awarded a $3,070,390 R01 grant to Dr. Kara Dassel and Co-Investigators Dr. Kathie Supiano, Dr. Eli Iacob, and Dr. Rebecca Utz for their project LEADing End-of-Life Dementia Care Conversations. Hollie Fuhrmann was integral to the success of the application. Advance care planning (ACP) is the process that allows individuals to express their future health care values and preferences, so that these wishes can be enacted in the event that they become incapacitated and unable to participate in their own health care decisions. Often, families do not want to engage in these challenging conversations and wait too long, whereby the care recipient with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia (ADRD) no longer has decisional ability to participate in the advance care planning process. The team previously developed “The LEAD Guide” (Life-Planning in Early Alzheimer’s and Dementia) – a tool to help persons with preclinical awareness of ADRD risk and those with early-stage cognitive impairment to begin important conversations with a care partner. With funding from the National Alzheimer’s Association, the investigators created a preliminary interactive LEAD intervention that combines the LEAD Guide with educational materials about the importance of having conversations about, documenting (advance directive), and sharing ACP wishes with other family members and health care providers. During the next five years, the research team will conduct mixed method research to 1) evaluate the usability, acceptability, feasibility, and initial efficacy of the LEAD intervention as a self-administered, dementia-focused web-based tool that can be used to facilitate the ACP process for 60 diverse community-dwelling pairs, consisting of persons in the preclinical or early stage of ADRD and their care partner; 2) assess the initial efficacy of the LEAD intervention on decision-making confidence, relationship quality, subjective well-being, and anxiety in both the care recipient and care partner; and 3) examine the process of ACP congruence (shared understanding of the care recipients’ values and preferences regarding EOL care) as the primary factor related to changes observed during the LEAD intervention. Results have the potential to guide and accelerate the implementation of the LEAD intervention to community and health care practice, where a dementia-focused ACP process is needed.
The Utah Cancer Action Network awarded a $50,000 Utah State Cancer Plan Implementation Opportunity grant to Dr. Deanna Kepka for her project Using Community-based Methods and Vaccine Registry Data to Improve HPV Vaccination Receipt in the Era of COVID-19.
May
Dr. Katarina Friberg Felsted was invited to attend the Consortium for Families and Health Research (C-FAHR)Writing Retreat, which will be held off campus in June 2022. Given high-quality quantitative data that Katarina compiled during a recent study, she will write a manuscript for publication.
Dr. Katherine Doyon, Dr. Nancy Allen, and Dr. Julie Gee received the inaugural University of Utah VR4 Health Sciences Education grant for their proposal titled Using Cultural Humility Framework to address Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)through Virtual Reality. They will receive one year of development services worth $100,000 to build a next-generation training program that will be designed to provide clinicians first-person perspective on the challenges patients may face in seeking health care. Launched in February of 2022, VR4 Health Sciences Education is a collaborative program between the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library and The Therapeutic Games & Applications Lab (The GApp Lab) at the University of Utah, and is supported by the Spencer S. Eccles Family Endowment, a fund established in 1977 for the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library.
Jacqueline Kent-Marvick, PhD student and T32 pre-doctoral fellow (2019-2021), received a three-year F31 fellowship from NIH National Institute of Nursing Research in the amount of $117,112 for her project titled Examining Associations between Social Network Characteristics, Obesity-Related Health Behaviors, and Weight Retention among Racially/Ethnically Diverse Postpartum Women. She will explore the associations between postpartum social networks and diet, activity, and postpartum weight retention (PPWR) by 1) quantitatively investigating how diet, activity, and PPWR at 1-year postpartum are associated with structural and functional features of social networks among a sample of racially/ethnically diverse women, 2) qualitatively exploring mothers’ perceptions about the influence of their social networks on weight-related health behaviors and PPWR, and 3) triangulating qualitative and quantitative data using an explanatory sequential mixed methods design. Jacqueline’s mentors include primary mentor Dr. Sara Simonsen, co-mentor Dr. Kayla de le Haye, sponsor Dr. Kristin Cloyes, and advisor Dr. Bob Wong.
The Caring Connections Team received a $10,000 Project grant from the Sorenson Legacy Foundation, and a $1,000 project grant from the Williamsen Family Foundation to fund development of a clinician training program in Prolonged Grief Group Therapy.
The University of Utah Vice-President for Research awarded an $8,447.56 Administrative Supplement to Promote a Diverse Research Community titled Supplement to the SINCERE Study to Retain a Diverse Workforce to Dr. Andrea Wallace. As a supplement to her National Institute of Nursing Research funded R01 research project titled Intensifying Community Referrals for Health: The SINCERE Intervention to Address COVID-19 Health Disparities, these additional funds will enable Dr. Wallace to maintain a study team that includes students from groups that have low representation in the research community.
The Huntsman Cancer Institute Geographic Management of Cancer Health Disparities Program (GMaP) Region 6 Research Scholar Pilot Funds Program awarded a $20,000 grant to Dr. Echo Warner to support her research project titled “Cancer Care Crowdfunding among LGBTQ+ Cancer Survivors Study.” Dr. Kristin Cloyes is Echo’s mentor for this project.
April
Members of the Academic Leadership team selected two individuals for Intramural Scholarship Award funding. The College of Nursing developed this funding to support a scholarly project or research study that addresses a significant problem or issue in healthcare, and results in a determined deliverable.
- Dr. Kimberly Garcia will receive $10,000 for her project titled Educational Activity about COVID with Low-Literacy Guatemalan Comadronas in the Remote Peten.
- Dr. Jessica Ellis will receive $10,000 for her project titled A Multi-site Prospective Exploratory Study of Water Birth.
Academic Programs selected three individuals for Global Health Intramural Scholarship funding. Academic Programs established this funding for a faculty scholarly project or research study that addresses a Global Health concern or topic, engages undergraduate and/or graduate students at the College of Nursing, and results in a pre-determined deliverable.
- Dr. Deanna Kepka will receive $30,000 for her project titled Assessment of University of Utah College of Nursing Community Based Partnerships in the Era of COVID-19. Collaborators include Dr. Debra Penney, Dr. Schola Matovu, Dr. Echo Warner, and Sara Carbajal Salisbury.
- Dr. Schola Matovu will receive $30,000 for her project titled Promoting Health Equity Through a Collaborative Transcultural Learning Experience and Leadership Development of Nurses. Collaborators include Dr. Deanna Kepka, Dr. Debra Penny, Linda Gregory, and Joseph Mwizerwa.
- Dr. Kimberly Garcia will receive $30,000 for her project titled One College of Nursing Supporting Guatemalan Women Throughout the Life Span. Collaborators include Dr. Julie Gee, Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson, and Dr. Keanna Kepka.
The Huntsman Cancer Institute Supportive Oncology and Survivorship Center awarded a $10,000 grant to Dr. Djin Tay to support her pilot research project titled “Examining the Role of Palliative Care among Immunotherapy Cancer Patients and their Care Partners using a Multi-Method Approach.” Co-investigators include Drs. Lee Ellington, Mia Hashibe, Jaewhan Kim, and Thomas Varghese Jr.
The College of Nursing’s Family Caregiving Collaborative ([FCC]; Director, Dr. Lee Ellington) was invited to submit a grant proposal to the Center for Consumer Engagement in Health Innovation/Grantmakers in Aging. On behalf of the FCC, FCC Senior Faculty Associates Dr. Debbie Scammon and Dr. Rebecca Utz (College of Nursing Adjunct Associate Professor) led development of the successful proposal titled Changing Conversations in Caregiving. The $15,000 in funding will be used to recruit and train 10 caregivers to serve on the Utah Family Caregiver Advisory Board. These board members will work alongside members of the FCC, and an FCC convened multi-stakeholder committee focused on advocacy for a Utah State Plan for Caregiving. Members of the advisory board will represent four forms of diversity – race-ethnicity, geography, relationship, and condition – and will provide input that contributes to developing policy priorities that meet the unique and shared needs of diverse groups of caregivers.
March
The Huntsman Cancer Institute Breast and Gynecologic Cancers Center (BGCC) awarded $29,779 to multiple principal investigators Drs. Elissa Ozanne, Deanna Kepka , and Tracy Onega to support their pilot research project titled “Intervening on Social Determinants of Health to Increase Breast Cancer Screening in a Mobile Mammography program.” Funding from the BGCC is provided with the goal of promoting transdisciplinary, collaborative research that will impact understanding, prevention, and/or treatment of breast cancer.
Hitachi, Ltd awarded $120,000 in additional funds to Dr. Catherine Staes and her team, including Dr. Caroline Scheese, and collaborators from Biomedical Informatics and the Huntsman Cancer Institute, to continue research related to “Data Analytics to Improve End-of-Life Care.” The investigators developed a predictive survival model and visualization to support provider, patient, and caregiver decision making, and are assessing impact on information needs from these different perspectives.
Drs. Michelle Litchman (PI) and Murdock Henderson (Research Associate) received the University of Utah Office of the Vice President for Research Administrative Supplement to Promote a Diverse Research Community award in the amount of $105,000. These funds will support work to 1) adapt, refine, and test a diabetes education program for Deaf and hard of hearing populations and their care partners; and 2) translate validated diabetes measures into American Sign Language. Collaborators include Drs. Nancy Allen, Shinduk Lee, and Eli Iacob.
The Huntsman Cancer Institute Breast and Gynecologic Cancers Center (BGCC) awarded $30,000 to Dr. Deanna Kepka to support her pilot research project titled “Multi-state Assessment of Attitudes about Vaccines for Primary Cancer Prevention in Adolescents and Young Adults with Inherited Cancer Predisposition.” Funding from the BGCC is provided with the goal of promoting transdisciplinary, collaborative research that will impact understanding, prevention, and/or treatment of breast cancer. Collaborators include Wendy Kohlmann, and Dr. Anne Kirchhoff.
February
Dr. Elizabeth Sloss, Post-doctoral Fellow, was appointed to the Family Well-Being Research Network(FAM-NET) Scholar Corps, and awarded $4,000 for her project “Natural experimentation approaches to explore family well-being: A scoping review.” FAM-NET is a collaborative project to support and advance research on measurement of family well-being and pediatric quality of life and is supported by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. FAM-NET builds knowledge by funding new research, supporting and mentoring the next generation of scholars, and providing education and training. Under the mentorship of Drs. Kathy Sward (primary mentor), Djin Tay, Echo Warner, and Megan Thomas Hebdon, Elizabeth will conduct a scoping review focused on using natural experimentation to study family well-being. She will identify longitudinal, population-level datasets that can be used in natural experimentation studies, as well as measures that are collected in population-level datasets for quantification or measurement of family well-being. Elizabeth will build upon findings from this scoping review to conduct a pilot study using population-level data and natural experimentation methods to explore the impact of unexpected death on mental health outcomes of young family caregivers.
Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson received $35,000 in seed funding from the University of Utah Research Incentive Seed Grant Program for her study titled “American Indian and Alaska Native Midlife Women's Symptom Experience and Access to Medical and Integrative Health Care: Developing a Culturally-Informed Integrative Group Medical Visit.” Co-investigators include Drs. Sharon Austin, Jessica Ellis, Sara Simonsen, Isabel Dulfano, Julie Fritz, Paula Gardiner, and Mary Koithan. The team will design and test an integrative medicine group visit for midlife American Indian and Alaska Native women, teaching integrative health self-care to decrease vasomotor symptoms, provide disease information and medical care, and screen for diabetes and heart disease, and breast, colorectal and ovarian cancers.
January
Huntsman Cancer Institute awarded a $30,000 American Cancer Society Investigator Research Grant to Dr. Echo Warner for her project titled “Cancer misinformation exposure measurement among cancer patients.” Echo will test automated website monitoring tools to document and record patient exposure to cancer misinformation. This will make it possible to accurately measure exposure using an existing Artificial Intelligence prototype to reduce the impact of cancer misinformation on cancer patients. The protype will be tested in a future randomized trial.
The Joan & Sanford I. Weill Medical College of Cornell University awarded a $273,801 subcontract award to Dr. Mollie Cummins for her project “Researching COVID to Enhance Recovery (RECOVER) Initiative.” This award is part of a NIH National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute-funded consortium project – The RECOVER Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC) Electronic Health Record (EHR) Cohort Study.
The Utah Department of Health awarded two sub-contracts for a total of $60,000 to Dr. Deanna Kepka.
- Improving HPV Vaccination Rates in the Era of COVID-19 – Team members will use a multi-pronged approach to partner with a large healthcare system in Utah to assess, implement, and evaluate evidence-based HPV vaccination strategies.
- Utah School Nurse Providers Project for Improving HPV Vaccination Rates – Team members will conduct an environmental scan of school nurses to assess barriers to HPV vaccination in Utah, and partner with school nurses to test and evaluate the implementation of evidence-based strategies to improve HPV vaccination in school settings.
The Huntsman Cancer Institute Breast and Gynecologic Cancers Center awarded $20,000 to Dr. Deanna Kepka to support the Intermountain West HPV Vaccination Coalition during FY22.
Dr. Catherine Staes and Dr. Carolyn Scheese, in collaboration with Damian Borbolla from the Department of Biomedical Informatics secured, $50,000 in Utah Department of Health funding for a Graduate Assistant Special Project. They and team members will collaborate to build and document the Chronic Disease Surveillance System, and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the current electronic case reporting infrastructure for chronic disease reporting in Utah.
The University of Utah Academy of Health Science Educators awarded a $3,750 grant to Dr. Jia-Wen Guo and Dr. Sue Chase-Cantarini for their GENIE project. They will develop a Gamified Asynchronous LEarNing of IPE TElehealth course that will create an engaged learning environment by applying gamification concepts, and pilot it during Fall Semester 2022. The reviewers found the proposal to be a novel approach to interprofessional education, and were intrigued by its potential application to a broader context.
December
Jeanne Schlater earned the Professional Administrative Certification of Excellence (PACE) through the American Society of Administrative Professionals (ASAP). Coursework covered interpersonal communication, task & project management, computer & internet technology, and management skills, enabling executive assistants to expand skillsets and navigate today’s evolving business climate. The opportunity was possible thanks to generous donors who provided funds for staff development.
October
Shelli King is the College of Nursing’s inaugural Clean Air Champion. Taking public transportation to work five days per week, Shelli travels 33 miles each day, eliminating more than 8,000 miles of auto traffic on the road. A Clean Air Champion is a College of Nursing community member who stewards sustainability and combats climate change through advocacy or a simple lifestyle routine.
September
Lynn Dixon received the Utah Association of CPAs and American Institute of CPAs Women to Watch: Experienced Leader Award for 2022. Three categories of Women to Watch awards highlight the accomplishments of women in the profession and demonstrates to emerging female leaders that success is not out of reach. Specifically, the Experienced Leader award honors a professional who has advanced to a high level or leadership position, including partners, owners, executives, and elected officials.
Hollie Fuhrmann was accepted, through a competitive selection process, to participate in the 2022-2023 Cohort of the Leadership, Engagement, and Development (LEAD) program offered through the National Organization of Research Development Professionals (NORPD). LEAD helps illuminate pathways for member engagement, service, and leadership throughout NORDP and within the research development profession. Programming will focus on helping participants understand different leadership strengths and styles; plan for professional growth; and learn about opportunities for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in research development. Participants also will learn about NORDP’s operations and structure, serving on the NORDP or other non-profit boards, and opportunities for service throughout the organization.
April
Thirteen staff and faculty received a College of Nursing 2021 -2022 Excellence Award! These individuals continually go above and beyond, contributing to the CON’s reputation for excellence.
- Staff Excellence Award: Monica Lund, Adrienne Bott, Harper Vander Hoek, Hollie Fuhrmann, Alexandra Hanson, and Rachel Hamilton
March
Jane Price received a prestigious University of Utah Staff Excellence Award during an awards ceremony on March 4, 2022 at the Officers’ Club. Jane received the award specifically within the University of Utah Academic Health Sciences District. From her nomination letters of support: “Jane’s performance aligns well with two of the University’s major strategic goals, specifically ‘promote student success to transform lives’ and ‘ensure long-term viability of the University.’ Jane has moved the CON, and therefore the University, significantly forward in achieving those strategic goals, particularly through her stellar contributions to technology-assisted education in both synchronous and asynchronous courses. Jane receives frequent praise and gratitude from both students and course instructors on a regular basis.”
January
Faculty much appreciate Jane Price for her knowledge, incredible helpfulness, and willingness to take extra steps to support faculty that extend beyond course design. “Her abilities, collaborative relationship, and quick responses are of great help. Jane, we appreciate you!”
Village Book Builders focuses on empowering villages in disadvantaged communities worldwide to end the cycle of poverty through education. This non-profit organization builds libraries to create a space dedicated to learning. During the University-wide book drive, which Shelli King facilitated, College of Nursing faculty and staff donated more than 20 boxes of boxes, the largest number on campus.
November
Baccalaureate students inducted into Sigma included:
- Saja Alsarrieh
- Ella Baker
- Elaina Briscoe
- Kendal Cervantes
- Melinda Dillard
- Ella Evans
- Gabriella Fagan
- Megan Fehn
- Selina Gao
- Sydney Gilliland
- Grace Green
- Jenna Griggs
- Kennadee Harris
- Caroline Howell
- Grace Kennedy
- Kenedee Le Prey
- Charis Mariger
- Alexa Mills
- Sarah Orme
- Olivia Paulsen
- Karina Perez-Rojas
- Alyssa Pham
- Bianca Porras Laura
- Heaven Rauch
- Julia Schoonover
- Tanmay Sheokand
- Jayne Smith
Master’s students inducted into Sigma included:
- Jessica Gomez
- William Patzke
Doctor of Nursing Practice students inducted into Sigma included:
- Rebecca Brim
- Merica Chapple
- Lesley Hemphill
- Cheryl Sherman
Doctor of Philosophy student inducted into Sigma included:
- Natasha Ansari
October
Student members of the Sigma Alpha Pi – known as the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), and the nation’s largest leadership honor society – nominated Tamara Ekker as a faculty member who teaches with heart and passion, and who has motivated students in their pursuit of education. Tamara will be presented with an award at the NSLS Induction and Awards Ceremony on November 7, 2022.
May
Congratulations to all College of Nursing graduates who earned Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, Doctor of Nursing Practice, or Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Nursing, a Master of Science degree in Gerontology, and/or a certificate in nursing or gerontology. We celebrate your academic accomplishments, and look forward to hearing about your contributions as you promote wellness and prevent illness, reduce health disparities, shape the future of healthcare to be equitable, and improve health outcomes for persons and communities.
Commendation to all faculty, staff, preceptors, and community partners who supported and positioned students for academic success during their programs of study.
Acclamation to all College of Nursing staff who prepared for and carried out Convocation. What a delight to celebrate the academic achievements of College of Nursing graduates in person!
Dr. Jeff Atkinson earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, specializing in direct care, from the University of Utah.
Dr. Christina Creal earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, specializing in nurse-midwifery, and a Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education from the University of Utah. In addition, she received the Outstanding Doctor of Nursing Practice Student Award. This award is presented to a student who was outstanding in their area of focus, contributed to new knowledge, or developed innovations to facilitate practice.
Dr. William Hull earned a Doctor of Philosophy Degree from the University of Utah.
Dr. Frances Johnson earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, specializing in direct care, from the University of Utah. In addition, she received the Outstanding Post-Masters to Doctor of Nursing Practice Student Award. This award is presented to a student who excelled in both academics and contributions to practice in their chosen specialty area.
Dr. Shawna Sisler earned a Doctor of Philosophy Degree, and a Graduate Certificate in Informatics from the University of Utah.
Dr. Sisler also is a member of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi .
March
Casey McFarland (Mentor: Dr. Jenny Alderden) was named as the 2022 Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher for the Honors College.
Kari Stoddard (Mentor: Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson) was named as the 2022 Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher for the College of Nursing.
December
Dr. Valerie Flattes shared her personal and professional story, Being Black in America, with the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS).
Dr. Sara Bybee, Nasser Sharareh, Ching-Yu (Samuel) Wang, Dr. Bob Wong, Ernest Grigorian, Dr. Jia-Wen Guo, Dr. Brenda Luther, and Dr. Andrea Wallace will present an abstract titled Social Needs Screening and Resource Referrals: A Temporary Dam to Upstream Issues? at the TL1 Visiting Scientist (William Schnaper Visiting Scientist Program) Mini Symposium: Circumventing Roadblocks in Clinical and Translational Science.
Anna Alder and Karen Stutzerwith will deliver a presentation titled Healthy Work Environments and the Multigenerational Workforce: Trends, Gaps, and Opportunities at the Creating Healthy Work Environments 2023 Sigma event.
November
Dr. Scott Christensen, Dr. Sue Chase-Cantarini, Hui Li, Dr. Xiaoming Sheng, Tracey Nixon, and Dean Marla De Jong will deliver a presentation titled New Registered Nurse Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Comparing Nurse Apprenticeship to Traditional Graduates at the Creating Healthy Work Environments 2023 Sigma event.
Drs. Kimberly Garcia, Deanna Kepka, and Eli Jacob, and students Emily Holland Royce and Maria Dean Smith will deliver two podium presentations at the EUROGIN 2023. Presentation titles are Barriers to Cervical Cancer Prevention and Control in Guatemala, and Low Levels of Lifetime Pap Test Receipt Among Vulnerable Patient Populations in Guatemala.
Through a peer-reviewed, competitive process Dr. Erin Meyer was selected to present a workshop titled A Quirky Conversation: The Impact of Quirkiness in Life at the Conference for Global Transformation, an international conference that will be held virtually May 21-23, 2023. If you are interested in attending, contact Dr. Meyer.
Dr. Kara Dassel presented Care Across the Dementia Trajectory to 30 dementia caregivers at the Tooele Department of Health.
Dr. Sara Hart led a panel presentation titled Community Engagement at Academic Health Systems: Recent Challenges and Preparing for the Future at the 2022 Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities Annual Conference, The Essential Role of Urban and Metropolitan Universities. During the interactive session, Jennifer Elliott, Melissa Yack, Joseph Allen, Logan Vetrovec, and David Line highlighted several of the community-engaged partnerships shared in the Community Engagement at Academic Health Centers themed issue of Metropolitan Universities that Joseph Allen, Melissa Yack, and Dr. Sara Hart guest-edited.
University of Notre Dame Australia’s National School of Nursing, Midwifery, Health Sciences & Physiotherapy and National School of Medicine jointly sponsor a weekly Research Seminar Series. Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson delivered a talk titled Theory and Patient-Informed Development of an Integrative Group Medical Visit for the Menopausal Transition.
Faculty, students, and alumni will present at the American Public Health Association’s 2022 Annual Meeting & Expo and 150th anniversary celebration on November 6-9, 2022, in Boston, MA.
- Dr. Teresa Garrett, Kimberley Shoaf, Kristine Snyder, Mary Hill, and Linda Bogdanow will present a poster titled Academic-Local Public Health Partnership to Control COVID-19.
- Dr. Sara Hart and Kyle Turner will present a poster titled Interprofessional Education Simulation to Address Complex Health and Social Needs.
- Dr. Sara Hart and Kathryn Sexson will present a poster titled Consortium to Advance Family Caregiving Competencies in Nursing Education.
- Jacqueline Kent-Marvick, Dr. Kristin Cloyes, Dr. Paula Meek, and Dr. Sara Simonsen will present a poster titled Addressing Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Postpartum Weight Retention Requires Multi-Domain, Multi-Level Intersectional Approaches.
- Dr. Shinduk Lee, Matthew Lee Smith, Dr. Nancy Allen, Gang Han, Chung Lin Kew, and Marcia Ory will present a poster titled Diabetes Self-Care Activities among People Living with Dementia and Diabetes: Proxy Responses from Caregivers.
- Kristine Snyder, Kimberly Shoaf, and Dr. Teresa Garrett will deliver an oral presentation titled Active Symptom Monitoring Prevents Hundreds of COVID-19 Cases on the University of Utah Campus.
- Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson, Paula Gardiner, Julie Fritz, Kari Denae Stoddard, and Nancy Fugate Woods will deliver an oral presentation titled Women’s Interest in the Development of an Integrative Group Medical Visit for the Menopausal Transition.
- Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson, Katherine Taromina, Craig Mitchell, Daniel Altschuler, and Lisa Conboy will deliver an oral presentation titled Chinese Herbal Medicine Telehealth Outcomes for Symptoms Possibly Related to COVID-19.
- Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson and Mary Koithan will present a poster titled Developing an Explanatory Middle Range Theory of Midlife Women’s Health and Wellness.
- Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson, Athena Sdrales, Rana Ali, Belinda Anderson, Lisa Conboy, Melissa Cortez, Dr. Xiaoming Sheng, Cynthia Price, Nancy Fugate Woods, Julie Fritz, and Paula Gardiner will present a poster titled A Systematic Review of the Effects of Traditional East Asian Medicine on Symptom Clusters during the Menopausal Transition and Early Post-Menopause.
Faculty organized and led special interest group meetings at the Gerontological Society of America 2022 Annual Scientific Meeting in Indianapolis, IN.
- Dr. Sara Bybee – Rainbow Research Group
- Dr. Katarina Felsted – Fitness, Exercise, and Wellness
- Dr. Gail Towsley – Hospice, Palliative, and End-of-Life Care
October
Dr. Jacob Steenblik presented The Importance of Opioid & Naloxone Education in the Emergency Department for High-Risk Age Groups, his Doctor of Nursing Practice scholarly project work, at the American College of Emergency Physicians ACEP22 Scientific Assembly in San Francisco. Colleagues who contributed to the project included Dr. Larry Garrett, Alejandro Blitch, Andrew Jones, Gerrit Seymour, Marina Griffith, Sikoti Langi, Jonathan Crump, Carrie Gold, and Troy Madsen.
Dr. Michelle Litchman presented Adapting and Assessing the Feasibility of a Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Telehealth Intervention for Rural Populations to Reduce Disparities in Diabetes Care, her R56 work, at the NINR Rural Health Workshop on October 12, 2022.
Faculty will present at the upcoming AMIA 2022 Annual Symposium in Washington, DC on November 5-9, 2022.
- Dr. Kathy Sward, Dr. Jia-Wen Guo, and Dr. William Hull will present a poster titled Pain and Opioid Research Evidence Base: NIH Heal CDEs.
- Catherine Ivory, Dr. Mollie Cummins, and Robert Lucero will present a panel presentation titled Perspectives on Adoption of a Unique Identifier for Nurses.
- Brian Dixon, Dr. Catherine Staes, Jesse Goodell, and Harold Lehmann will present a panel presentation titled Rebuilding the Nation's Public Health Informatics Infrastructure: Recommendations from the 2022 ACMI Symposium.
Dr. Michelle Litchman was invited to present the body of her digital health research at the BioHive Summit on November 10, 2022.
Dr. Jackie Eaton’s research-based play, Portrait of a Caregiver, will be performed four times during October. Sponsored by the Utah Geriatric Education Consortium and the Utah Department of Health & Human Services, three performances will be at the Dementia Caregiver Conference offered during the Senior Expo in Sandy (October 6), Layton (October 12), and St. George (October 19). In addition, Utah State University is sponsoring a performance on October 7, 2022.
Faculty, students, and alumni will present at the North American Menopause Society Annual Scientific Meeting in Atlanta, GA.
- Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson, Dr. Ana Sanchez-Birkhead, Doctor of Nursing Practice student Cinnamon Geppelt, recent bachelor of science graduate Kari Stoddard, and 18 collaborators will present a poster titled Midlife Women’s Symptom Experience and Access to Medical and Integrative Health Care: Informing the Adaptations of an Integrative Medical Group Visit for Peri- and Post-Menopause. Collaborators include eight perimenopausal women who are members of a Community Advisory Board, and faculty from the University of Utah College of Health and School of Medicine, Pace University, UMass Chan Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and Harvard Medical School.
- Drs. Lisa Taylor-Swanson, Julie Fritz, Belinda "Beau" Anderson, Camille Moreno, and Paula Gardiner will present a poster titled Designing and Delivering a Feminist Research-Informed Return of Results with Midlife Women: A Method to Understand and ‘Foreground’ Marginalized Voices.
Drs. Youjeong Kang, Xiangyang Ye, Josef Stehlik, Jincheng Shen, and Kathi Mooney presented a poster titled Charlson Co-morbidity Index Score and 30-day Rehospitalization in Heart Failure Patients at the Heart Failure Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting 2022 in Washington DC.
The Palliative Care: Building Communities, Expanding Boundaries symposium, to be held on October 5-6, will bring together individuals and communities of interest locally, statewide, and globally, to learn about approaches to improve access to palliative care. Aiming to create a blueprint that fosters palliative care collaborations across communities and cultures, the symposium will feature national palliative care leaders and emphasize engagement of all attendees – stakeholders of palliative care. Among those presenting, Dr. Lynn Reinke, Claire Dumke Ryberg, RN, Presidential Endowed Chair in End-of-Life/Palliative Care, will deliver a podium presentation titled Utah Frontier: A Vision for Building Communities and Expanding Boundaries for Palliative Care. Dr. Lynn Reinke will moderate a Utah Program Highlights, Revisiting Vision, & Next Steps panel discussion that includes Dr. Linda Edelman, Dr. Lee Ellington, Dr. Nancy McLeskey, Dr. Holli Martinez, and Dr. Kathi Mooney. Those who helped plan, organize, and support the two-day event include Dr. Gail Towsley, Dr. Lynn Reinke, Dr. Lee Ellington, Dr. Andrea Wallace, Christine Moua, Lynn Dixon, Mindy Francis, Vianney Alcala, Jacqueline Scheider, Colleen Neering, and members of College of Nursing Systems and Technology.
September
Dr. Cara Wolf and Dr. Paula Braverman presented a National Commission on Correctional Health Care webinar titled STI Treatment Guidelines: Update on the 2021 Recommendations and Juvenile Considerations.
Dr. Linda Edelman and Dr. Valerie Greer (Assistant Professor in the College of Architecture and Planning) co-hosted the Age Friendly Communities Symposium. More than 100 people – including researchers, clinicians, policymakers, architects and planners, state and local aging services administrators, and others – from 25 states attended the virtual symposium. Dr. Terry Fulmer from the John A. Hartford Foundation provided the keynote address Creating an Age-Friendly Ecosystem. National content experts on age friendly neighborhoods, campuses and health systems participated in panels. The symposium culminated in a World Café where attendees discussed barriers and opportunities to age-friendly communities in the Intermountain West. Dr. Katarina Felsted led panel discussions, Dr. Gail Towsley, Dr. Jackie Eaton, Jacqueline Telonidis, Andrea Harris, and Harper Vander Hoek facilitated breakout discussions, and Dr. Kara Dassel led World Café sessions. Ashley Cadiz, Academic Program Manager for the College of Nursing Master of Science Program and Gerontology Master’s student, led a student “Koi Pond” competition, in which 13 teams from a number of schools and colleges competed and proposed solutions to age friendly challenges. The Utah Geriatric Education Consortium supported the symposium, and its staff – Megan McClure, Christopher Hernandez, Harper Vander Hoek, Jacqueline Telonidis, and Andrea Harris – are credited for planning and delivering an amazing virtual experience.
Drs. Ken Jameson and Katarina Felsted presented The Age Friendly University Network and the University of Utah for an Osher Lifelong Learning Institute-sponsored Lunch & Learn Lecture.
Dr. Shipra Bansal, Dr. Richmond Doxey, Amy Reeder, and Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson were invited panelists at the Food is Medicine Conference 2022. Dr. Amy Locke moderated their panel discussion titled Facilitating Change with an SMA (Shared Medical Appointment) Panel. Hosted by the University of Utah Center for Community Nutrition, the continuing education conference was designed for healthcare professionals who want to better incorporate nutrition into patient care.
Dr. Rebecca Wilson moderated the Academy of Health Science Educators' (AHSE) 9th Annual Education Symposium. Dr. Mary Ann Villarreal, Vice President for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at the University of Utah, was the keynote speaker. Several College of Nursing faculty and a PhD student also presented.
- Dr. Katarina Felsted and Dr. Jackie Eaton presented Path to Age-Friendly University Endorsement at the University of Utah and Beyond.
- PhD Student, Samantha Greenberg, delivered a TED Talk entitled, How to Use the Silver Linings from COVID to Increase Engagement: Past, Present, and Future Approaches to Clinical Skills Education.
- Dr. Sue Chase-Cantarini, Dr. Jenneth Doria, Dr. Jennifer Macali, and Dr. Katie Ward, members of the AHSE Mentorship Committee, along with Dr. Megan Fix and Dr. Katherine Anderson, facilitated the workshop Don’t Reinvent the Wheel: Connecting Your Mentees with the Resources They Need to Succeed.
Dr. Lauri Linder and colleagues Kristin Stegenga, Jeanne Erickson, Catherine Fiona Macpherson, and Suzanne Ameringer delivered an oral presentation titled Symptom Experience, Self-Efficacy, and Self-Management Behaviors Reported by Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer at the Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses 46th Annual Conference.
Dr. Lauri Linder presented a poster titled CLABSI prevention: A Multiple Case Report of Potentially Modifiable Risk Factors External to the Line at the Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses 46th Annual Conference.
Deans Elizabeth Kronk Warner and Marla De Jong moderated a panel discussion titled What Does the Dobbs Decision Mean for Medical Professionals? Panelists included Drs. Leslie Francis, Misha Pangasa, Jessica Sanders, and Sara Simonsen.
College of Nursing faculty, a postdoctoral fellow, a PhD student, and staff will present at the 2022 State of the Science Congress on Nursing Research: Social & Structural Determinants of Health in Washington, DC.
- Dr. Catherine Elmore, Katie Feldner, Mackenzie Elliott, Kristin Flores, Dr. Alycia Bristol, Dr. Erin Johnson, and Dr. Andrea Wallace will present a symposium.
- Exploring the Role of Social Needs and Support in Discharge Planning (Andrea Wallace)
- Associations Between Social Support, Readmission Risk and Patient Discharge Readiness: Exploratory Findings from Secondary Data (Catherine Elmore)
- Discharge Team Social Resource Determination: Association with Perceived Discharge Readiness (Katie Feldner)
- Social Resource Assessment and Discharge Destination (Alycia Bristol)
- Implementation of Social Needs Screening in Inpatient Care during COVID (Mackenzie Elliott)
- Dr. Nancy Allen will present Emotional/Social/Cultural Distress in the Era of COVID 19 among Hispanic Individuals with Chronic Illness.
- Dr. Youjeong Kang will present Social Determinants of Health and 30-day Rehospitalization in Medicare Beneficiaries with Heart Failure.
- Samuel Wang will present Factors Associated with Patients Not Receiving Community Social Resources.
August
Several CON Faculty members participated in the Martha Bradley Evans Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) Annual Teaching Symposium. CTE focuses on supporting and emphasizing cutting-edge pedagogical practices and strategies for teaching in higher education. Jane Price presented Easy Tips to Make Your Canvas Course Accessible and Dr. Rebecca Wilson presented Lesson Planning for Learning.
Several faculty, staff, and previous postdoctoral fellows presented at the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists Conference in Baltimore
- Litchman ML, Henderson M, Lee S, Iacob E, Miller N, Canela S, Allen NA. Experiences of Deaf People Receiving Diabetes Education: The Need for Language Access.
- Litchman ML, Campbell MS, Porter M, Tracy E, Allen NA, Berg CA. Diabetes Education Needs When Multiple Family Members Have Type 1 Diabetes.
- Allen NA, Litchman ML, Walker HR, Greenwood D, Ng A, Sanchez-Birkhead A. Hispanic Diabetes Peer Facilitator Training Needs and Connections to Hispanic with Type 2 Diabetes.
- Blanchette JE, Litchman ML, Allen NA.A Financial and Health Insurance Education Toolkit for Emerging Adults with Type 1 Diabetes.
Dr. Jennifer Clifton served on the Planning Committee for the 46th Annual Utah Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Conference. Faculty presenters included:
- Dr. Amanda Al-Khudairi – Pregnancy Considerations in Primary Care
- Dr. Jennifer Hamilton – Advanced Practice Providers on Quality Improvement Committees
- Dr. Keisa Lynch – Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
July
Dr. Djin Tay presented Examining the Impact of Novel Cancer Therapies on Palliative Care Needs and Utilization: Implication for Patient and Caregiver Outcomes for Research and Quality Grand Rounds at the Emory Palliative Care Center. She based the presentation on her current research for the University of Pittsburgh Palliative Research Center’s Junior Faculty Visiting Professor program.
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Thought Leaders Assembly invited Drs. Perry Gee, and Anne Pendo to lead an all-day panel on the Current Landscape of Well-being Within Clinical Practice. Drs. Gee and Pendo shared insight they have gained during the past three years, working as partners to support the mental well-being of caregivers of all disciplines. They described how practice and academic institutions can partner to promote nurse well-being, starting in the education setting and transitioning through to the practice environment. The discussion aligned with the concept of well-being as presented in The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education (AACN, 2021).
June
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Advanced Nursing Education Workforce (ANEW) team (Project Director: Dr. Gwen Latendresse) at the College of Nursing (CON), and the HRSA Utah Medical Education for Underserved Populations team (Project Director: Ty Dickerson) at the School of Medicine co-sponsored the first interprofessional Continuing Education for Community Clinicians Conference in Salt Lake City on June 3-5, 2022. The sponsors invited primary care clinical preceptors from rural, tribal, and underserved communities to attend, supporting their continuing education and showing appreciation for their valuable contributions to University of Utah Health HRSA trainees, and nurse practitioner, nurse-midwife, and medical students. Several CON faculty delivered presentations:
- Robbins Z, Kilgore T, Tufts G. Advancing Behavioral Health in Primary Care: Depression, Anxiety, Substance Use. Podium presentation.
- Robinson J, Sanseau E, Lassche M, Morgan M. Telesimulation: Advancing the Quality of Urgent & Emergency Care in Rural & Remote Settings. Podium presentation.
- Wilson R. Giving Feedback in Difficult Situations. Podium presentation.
- Flattes V, Marshall I, Backman R, Kieffer M, Bonilla M. Strategies for Clinicians in Resolving Problematic Interactions between Learners, Patients, & Preceptors. Panel discussion.
- Latendresse G. None of us is Smarter than All of Us. Departing address.
The Utah Navajo Health System sponsored the Women’s Health Fair “Catch the Wellness Wave” in Blanding, Utah, on May 13, 2022. The sponsors invited Dr. Gwen Latendresse to address and provide information about perinatal mental health and resources. This presentation was part of an outreach effort for her Utah Department of Health funded maternal mental health project for the state of Utah. A photo above includes Dr. Latendresse and Yikanee Sampson, a CON student in the dual midwifery/women’s health track of the Doctor of Nursing Practice program who lives in Montezuma Creek, and is an HRSA ANEW trainee.
CON faculty, staff, and students presented at the American College of Nurse-Midwives ACNM 67th Annual Meeting & Exposition in Chicago, IL on May 20-25, 2022.
- Induction of Labor: Navigating ACNM’s Clinical Bulletin – Nicole Carlson, Dr. Jessica Ellis, Alexis Dunn-Amore, Katie Paige, and Robyn Schafer. Podium presentation.
- Creating Bonds to Break Bonds: The Implications of Human Trafficking and Women’s Health – Leah Moses, Quinta Johnson, and Dr. Jessica Ellis. Podium presentation.
- Outpatient Cervical Ripening in an Academic Midwifery Practice – Dr. Jessica Ellis and Abigail Rizk. Poster presentation.
- Outcomes of a Multi-site Hospital-based Waterbirth Study – Dr. Jessica Ellis, Angela Anderson, Alyssa Moxley, and Dr. Gwen Latendresse. Podium presentation.
- Iron Deficiency Anemia in Pregnancy: Treatment and Monitoring with IV Iron – Christi Elmore and Dr. Jessica Ellis. Podium presentation.
- Number of Significant Life Events & Perinatal Depression in a Diverse Rural Population. Dr. Gwen Latendresse, Dr. Eli Iacob, Ryoko Pentecost, Dr. Sara Simonsen, Marcia Williams, Marcela Smid, Uma Dorn, and Dr. Xiaoming Sheng. Poster presentation.
CON faculty and alumni received American College of Nurse-Midwives awards at the ACNM 67th Annual Meeting & Exposition in Chicago, IL on May 20-25, 2022.
- Excellence in Teaching Award: Christi Elmore
- Excellence in Clinical Precepting: Dr. Dixie Rasmussen and Dr. Sadie Dahlsrud
- Best Review Article of the Year Award: Carlson N, Ellis J, Page K, Dunn Amore A, Phillippi J. Review of evidence‐based methods for successful labor induction. J Midwifery Womens Health. 2021. https://doi.org/10.1111/jmwh.13238
Dr. Kara Dassel delivered the keynote presentation Embracing the Present and Planning for the Future at the inaugural Lynden Legacy Caregiver Conference in Sandy, Utah.
Dr. Kara Dassel presented Caregiving Stress: Preventing Burnout at the Cache County Caregiver Coalition Conference in Logan, Utah.
Dr. Zoe Robbins participated in a panel discussion titled Our Future – Our Providers: What’s Happening in Post-Secondary Education? at the 6th Annual Addictions Update: Science, Policy, & Treatment in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Faculty and recent graduates presented posters at the 2022 International Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health in Phoenix, Arizona.
- Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson, Paula Gardiner, Julie Fritz, Kari Denae Stoddard, and Nancy Fugate Woods presented Diverse Perimenopausal Women’s Attitudes About and Interest in an Integrative Group Medical Visit.
- Belinda J. Anderson, Melissa Zappa, Brent D. Leininger, and Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson presented Licensed Acupuncturists’ Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic in the US: Sources and Use of Evidence to Guide Treatment With Chinese Herbal Medicine.
- Dr. Shelley White, Dr. Gary Donaldson, Debra Burns, Dr. Lee Ellington, Jared Rawlings, and Dr. Kathi Mooney presented A Pilot Feasibility Study of a Virtual Group Drumming Intervention for Cancer-related Fatigue and Anxiety.
Faculty, staff, a student, and alumni presented at the 2022 ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology) in Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois.
- Dr. Kathi Mooney, Dr. Mary Gullatte, Dr. Eli Iacob, Christina Echeverria, Kimberly Brown, and Dr. Gary Donaldson presented a podium presentation titled A Randomized Control Trial to Determine Necessary Intervention Elements to Achieve Optimal Symptom Outcomes for a Remote Symptom Management System.
- Dr. Kathi Mooney, Kimberly Dumas, Angie Fausett, Chaz Davis, Marcene Littledike, Cornelia Ulrich, and Karen Titchener presented a poster titled The Huntsman at Home Rural Experience.
Several faculty and students presented at the 2022 U Center on Aging Research Retreat.
Dr. Caroline Stephens moderated the Caregiving session during which the following faculty presented:
- Dr. Kara Dassel – The Intersectionality of Decision-Making and Dementia Advance Care Planning.
- Dr. Jackie Eaton – Enhancing Active Caregiver Training.
- Dr. Caroline Stephens – From Secondary Data to Clinical Interventions: Supporting Formal & Informal Caregivers of Palliative Care Eligible Nursing Home Residents.
- Dr. Katherine Supiano – Pre Loss Grief Support for Dementia Family Care Partners at Risk for Problematic Grief.
- Dr. Rebecca Utz – Supporting Families at End of Life through Intervention, Data, and Policy.
Ponce Gonzalez K, Supiano K. Nursing Home Administrators Perceptions of the Emotional Care Needs of Dementia Family Care Partners.
Savage K, Chow MC, Butler J, Towsley GL, Edelman LS. Another Blow to LTSS Nursing Workforce Challenges.
Stephens C, Flint L, Baraldi C, Utz R, Mooney K, Rajeev D, McClure M, Barrientos P, Edelman LS. What a Difference A Pandemic Makes! Nursing Home Stakeholder Telehealth Utilization & Perceptions during the COVID-19 Pandemic Informs Palliative Care Telehealth Intervention Development.
Stephens C, McClure M, Edelman LS, Barrientos P. "Your heart goes black:” The Emotional Toll of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Nursing Home Staff.
As members of the plenary panel, Dean Marla De Jong and Dr. Valerie Flattes presented Leading as Your Authentic Self at the University of Utah Health Women’s Leadership Day.
May
The 2022 Utah Geriatric Education Consortium (UGEC)virtual caregiver conference and retreat, Surviving and Thriving During COVID, was held May 19 and 21, with support from the Family Caregiving Collaborative. UGEC faculty and staff – Dr. Linda Edelman, Dr. Kara Dassel, Cherie Brunker, Dr. Nanci McLeskey, Dr. Lee Ellington, Megan McClure, Jacquie Telonidis, Christopher Hernandez and Harper Vander Hoek – planned and hosted the retreat. During the caregiving conference, which Dr. Kara Dassel facilitated, Dr. Kathie Supiano and Dr. Heather Snyder, Vice President of Medical & Scientific Relations at the Alzheimer’s Association, showcased the impact of COVID-19 on caregivers, and the resilience tools of getting past COVID. In addition, attendees shared their COVID-19 stories on a Jamboard. During the UGEC Retreat, Dr. Linda Edelman delivered opening and closing remarks. Dr. Kathie Supiano facilitated a panel discussion titled Post-Acute COVID Sequelae Discussion with Experts from Cardiology/Pulmonary, Neuropsychology, Geriatrics, and Patient Perspectives with Dr. Jeanette Brown, Dr. Kelly Davis Garrett, and Jose Stone RN. Dr. Susan Butterworth led panelists Andrea Harris, a College of Nursing alumna, Amy Hartman, a College of Nursing alumna and member of the Dean’s Advancement Board, Dr. Cameron Petersen, and Scott Monson to explore workforce stories in primary care and long-term services and supports settings. The retreat ended with a presentation on how Cascades Health Care is building the workforce since COVID. Recordings of the presentations will be available on the UGEC website.
Anna Alder presented at the National Teaching Institute (NTI) 2022 in Houston, Texas.
- She was a panelist for a concurrent session titled Creating Healthy Work Environments: The Multigenerational Workforce.
- She presented a concurrent session titled Power of Poop: Fecal Transplants and the Future of Medicine.
Dr. Carma Miller, Department Head of Nursing at Utah State University, invited Dr. Katarina Friberg Felsted to speak at the Department of Nursing’s end-of-year Faculty Retreat on May 9, 2022. Katarina’s presentation was titled Where Did I Go? Finding Ways to Return to Wellness.
Marcia Potter, Cindy Garrett, Faith Jones, Annette Hamlin, and Dr. Brenda Luther presented The Fundamentals of Nursing-Sensitive Indicators: "What Nurses Know or Need to Know" at the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing 47th Annual Conference in Las Vegas.
Utah Geriatric Education Consortium faculty and staff presented at the American Geriatrics Society 2022 Annual Scientific Meeting in Orlando, Florida.
- Stephens C, Flint L, Baraldi C, Utz R, Mooney K, Rajeev D, McClure M, Barrientos P, Goodwin R, Edelman L. What a Difference A Pandemic Makes! Nursing Home Stakeholder Telehealth Utilization & Perceptions During the COVID-19 Pandemic Informs Palliative Care Telehealth Intervention Development. Poster presentation.
- Stephens C, McClure M, Barrientos P, Goodwin R, Edelman L. "Your heart goes black:” The Emotional Toll of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Nursing Home Staff. Poster presentation.
- Savage K, Chow MC, Butler J, Towsley GL, Edelman LS. COVID – Another Blow to LTSS Nursing Workforce Challenges. Poster presentation.
- Carrico C, McKibbin C, Bennett K, Brunker C, Thompson K, Caprio TV, Faul A. ECHO in Action: Impact, Barriers, and Lessons Learned Across Six Age-Friendly Geriatric ECHOs. Paper and poster presentation. The Utah Geriatric Education Consortium (UGEC) was a contributing Extension for Community HealthCare Outcomes site, and Jacqueline Telonidis represented the UGEC for these presentations.
College of Nursing faculty presented at the 2022 Symposium: A To Z Equity & Inclusion in Sex, Gender, & Women's Health. Dr. Sara Simonsen Introduced the Equity and Inclusion session, which included the following presentations:
- Dr. Deanna Kepka presented Vaccine Access and Hesitancy.
- Dr. Andrea Wallace presented Social Determinants, Risks, and Needs – Implications for Promoting Health, Equity, and Inclusion.
- Dr. Valerie Flattes presented Disproportionate Impact of a Pandemic on Women and Underserved Communities.
Dr. Kathy Sward, Jeri Burr of the Utah Trial Innovation Center, and Ann Johnson of the Institutional Review Board and Human Research Protection Program presented a panel presentation titled eSolutions to Improve Informed Consent at the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) conference in Orlando.
Dr. Kathie Supiano and Troy Andersen delivered the Keynote Address Holding the Liminal Space: Balancing Uncertainty and Rejuvenation at the Social Work Hospice and Palliative Network 2022 General Assembly in Santa Fe.
Dr. Kathie Supiano and Cathy Davis of the Utah State Board of Education delivered the podium presentation Suicide Grief Support Training for School Mental Health Clinicians at the AAS22, the American Association of Suicidology’s 55th Annual Conference, in Chicago.
April
Dr. Scott Christensen was invited to present Responding to Crisis: Examples and Advice for Working with Aggressive Patients at the Tandem Meetings: Transplantation & Cellular Therapy Meetings of ASTCT™ (American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy) and CIBMTR® (Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research).
Dr. Mollie Cummins was a featured speaker at the UHealth Immunology, Inflammation, & Infectious Disease (3i) Initiative Community Research Event. Her presentation was titled Big Data and Teamwork for Insight into Long COVID: PCORnet RECOVER EHR.
Dr. Deanna Kepka, along with colleagues Kaila Christini, Amy Chai, Esther Chang, Anne C. Kirchhoff, Austin Waters, Sara Mann, Jacob Lipscomb, Katherine Harris, and Mia Hashibe, recently presented Intention to Receive COVID-19 Vaccination Relates to HPV Vaccination Receipt among Young Adults Ages 18-26 Years in the Western Region of the USA at EUROGIN 2022in Düsseldorf, Germany.
The College of Nursing was well-represented at the Spring Undergraduate Research Symposium held on April 5, 2022. The following students presented posters:
- Alejandra Tellez-Montenegro: Breast Cancer Experiences in Hispanic Women (faculty mentor: Dr. Ana Sanchez-Birkhead)
- Kari Stoddard: Racially and Ethnically Diverse Midlife Women’s Health Needs and Symptom Experience during the Menopausal Transition (faculty mentor: Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson)
- Kimberly Ponce-Gonzalez: Nursing Home Administrators Perceptions of the Emotional Care Needs of Dementia Family Care Partners (faculty mentor: Dr. Kathie Supiano)
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) held its Graduate Nursing Admissions Professional (GNAP) Conference on April 4-6, 2022 in Salt Lake City. GNAP provides a platform for members to share best practices and expert advice, and discuss innovations and practical solutions to everyday challenges that nursing admissions professionals encounter.
- As a member of the GNAP Steering Committee, Carrie Radmall planned the GNAP Conference. According to Beth Aronson, Director of Membership and Business Development for AACN, “Carrie has led AACN’s Graduate Nursing Admissions Professionals Leadership Network, by example, through her hard work, dedication, and never-ending kindness. The energy and professionalism Carrie brings to the table has sparked unique ideas and more diverse conversations, engaged the newest members, and helped to unify both the steering committee and the membership at large.”
- Dr. Valerie Flattes presented Setting the Tone for Applicants: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Nursing .
- Dean Marla De Jong presented Future of Nursing: Leadership, Excellence, and Inclusion.
Numerous faculty, pre- and post-doctoral fellows, and students presented at the 43rd Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine.
Dr. Ann Marie Moraitis, Memnun Seven, John Siraard, Rachel K Walker. Expert Consensus on Physical Activity Use in Young Adult Cancer Survivors’ Biopsychosocial Health: A Modified Delphi Study
Sarah Wawrzynski, Melissa A. Alderfer Wil, Dr. Kristin G. Cloyes, Dr. Jia-Wen Guo, Dr. Lauri Linder, Dr. Michelle L. Litchman, Maija Reblin, Austin R. Waters. Prevalence of Social Media Use and Technology-Mediated Support within the Social Networks of Siblings of Children with Cancer
Dr. Jia-Wen Guo, Eric C. Jones, Kelly J. Mansfield, Sarah E. Wawrzynski, Dr. Kristin G. Cloyes. Effects of Social Network Size and Heterogeneity on Support for Cancer Survivors and Caregivers during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Dr. Sara Bybee, Brian R. W. Baucom, Dr. Kristin G. Cloyes, Dr. Lee Ellington, Dr. Kathi Mooney, Dr. Katherine Supiano. The Role of Life Course Stress and Posttraumatic Growth on Wellbeing among Couples Facing Cancer
Dr. Sara Bybee, Keely K. Smith, Austin R. Waters, Dr. Echo L. Warner. When Prevailing, Supplications, & Platitudes Fall Flat: Toxic Positivity in Young Adult Cancer Caregivers’ Social Media Posts
Austin R. Waters, Dr. Sara Bybee, Heydon K. Kaddas, Erin E. Kent, Anne C Kirchhoff, Dr. Echo L. Warner. Financial Burden and Psychological Distress among LGBTQIA+ Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors during COVID -19
Nathan Caines, Dr. Lee Ellington, Jordan Muehlberger, Dr. Djin Tay. Collaborative Communication between Patients and Caregivers for End of Life Decisions
Dr. Linda Hofmann is Board Member of the Utah Organization of Nurse Leaders (UONL). As Chair of the Leadership Cultivation Committee, she planned the UONL Virtual Spring Conference, at which two College of Nursing faculty presented.
- Future of Nursing Report & Utah Action Coalition. Dr. Teresa Garrett, Joan Gallegos
- Women Leading Self, Women Leading With Others, Women Leading Change. Dr. Schola Matovu
Numerous faculty, staff, pre- and post-doctoral fellows, and students will present at the 2022 Western Institute of Nursing Conference on April 6-9, 2022. The conference theme is Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI): Creating a Nursing Forcefor Change.
Preconference – Strategies to Reduce Burnout among Nursing Academia Faculty and Staff: Reflecting on Lessons Learned during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Dr. Sara Simonsen, Dr. Cheryl Armstrong, Dr. Jennifer Macali, Dr. Katarina Felsted, Dr. Jennifer Clifton
Preconference – Writing a WINning Abstract and Delivering a 10-Minute Presentation. Moderator: Dr. Paula M. Meek
Preconference – Moderating Podium Presentations at a Professional Conference: Nuts and Bolts. Moderator: Dr. Linda S.
Edelman
Advances in Pediatric Health Session. Moderator: Dr. Cheryl Armstrong
Social Networks and Resources Session
- Hospital Discharge during COVID-19: The Role of Social Resources. Dr. Kirsten Schmutz, Dr. Andrea Wallace, Dr. Alycia A. Bristol, Dr. Erin Phinney Johnson, Dr. Sonja Raaum
- Facilitators and Barriers to Implementation of a Social Needs Assessment Screener. Robyn Haynes, Dr. Rebekah Perkins, Dr. Brenda Luther, Dr. Erin P. Johnson, Dr. Andrea Wallace
State of the Science Address in Research. Moderator: Dr. Paula M. Meek Topics in Education Session
- Primary Care Experiences for Baccalaureate Nursing Students in Rural Communities. Dr. Larry Garrett, Dr. Brenda Luther, Dr. Linda S. Edelman
- Using Virtual Reality for Urinary Catheter Insertion Mastery Learning. Dr. Madeline L. Lassche, Dr. Ann L. Butt
Associate Deans and Directors for Research Session. Moderator: Dr. Paula Meek
2022 Distinguished Research Lectureship. Moderator: Dr. Paula Meek
DNP/PhD Collaboration and Clinical Networking Special Interest Group. Moderator: Dr. Perry Gee
Symposium – Building Primary Care Nursing Capacity: The Nurse, Education, Practice, Quality and Retention Program. Moderator: Dr. Linda S. Edelman
- Overview: Building Primary Care Nursing Capacity through Education. Dr. Linda S. Edelman, Susan Moyer, Dr. Mayumi Willgerodt, Dr. Laura S. Larsson, Dr. Patricia Ann Barfield
- Enhancing Primary Care Nursing in Rural and Underserved Areas of Utah. Dr. Linda S. Edelman, Dr. Brenda Luther, Dr. Larry Garrett, Harper Vander Hoek, Kirstie Savage, Dr. Jorie Butler
Impact of COVID-19 on Nursing Session
- Strategies to Reduce Burnout among Nursing Faculty and Staff Affected By COVID-19.Dr. Cheryl Armstrong, Dr. Sara Simonsen, Dr. Jennifer Macali, Dr. Jennifer Clifton, Dr. Katarina Felsted
Topics in Adult and Elder Care Session
- An Interpretive Description of Older Adults’ Experience Creating a Legacy of Values.Sarah A. Neller, Dr. Kristin G. Cloyes, Dr. Gail L. Towsley
- Time to First Rehospitalization in Medicare Recipients with Heart Failure. Dr. Youjeong Kang, Dr. Kathryn Bowles
Focus on LGBTQ+ Health Session. Moderator: Natasha Ansari
Perspectives in Adult Health & Wellness Session
- Midlife Women’s Health and Wellness: A Descriptive Middle Range Theory.Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson Poster Presentations:
Take a Breath: Partnering with Cambodian People to Reduce Neonatal Mortality.Dr. Julie Peila Gee, Julie Rhodes, Janelle Gardiner, Kris Bouwhuis, Chhour Seng, Tressa Quayle, Dr. Perry Gee
A Sustainable Multifaceted Approach to Improve Incentive Spirometry Use. Dr. Kirsten Schmutz
Care Partner Attendance in Diabetes Education & Support Depends on Program Length.Linda Sossenheimer, Xuechen Wang, Dr. Alistair Thorpe, Julie Neuberger, Dr. Michelle L. Litchman
Improving Referral Rates of Hispanics with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus to the Ideas Program. Anastasia Roundy, Dr. Kimberly Susanne Garcia
End-Stage Liver Disease Patient-Caregiver Dyad Perceptions of Symptoms. Susan J. Rosenkranz, Lissi Hansen, Shirin O. Hiatt, Debora Burger, Sally Sutton
Using Digital Badges to Engage Baccalaureate Students in Primary Care Nursing. Dr. Brenda Luther, Dr. Linda S. Edelman, Dr. Larry Garrett
Effects of Multimorbidity on Caregivers of Patients with End-Stage Liver Disease.Shirin O. Hiatt, Dr. Paula Meek, Lissi Hansen This Is the Place: Expanding Diversity in Nursing through Holistic Admissions. Denise Reeves
The Lived Experience of Lay Midwives’ Experience with Preeclampsia in Urban Guatemala. Dr. Kimberly Susanne Garcia
Improving Diabetes Education for Native Hawaiian/Pacific Island Patients. Tumu (Jeremy) Asuao, Adonica I. Kauwe Tuitama, Dr. Katherine Doyon, Dr. Michelle L. Litchman
Palliative Care Referrals in Patients with Advanced Gastrointestinal Cancer. Valkyria Bayer, Dr. Julie P. Gee
Improving Referrals to Diabetes Self-Management Education Programs. Jessica M. McCulloch, Dr. Nancy A. Allen, Julie Neuberger, Dr. Michelle L. Litchman
Development of a Mentorship Framework for New Nurse Practitioners in Utah. Shauna Olsen, Dr. Sara E. Hart, Julie Balk
Factors Associated with Patients Not Receiving Community Social Resources. Ching-Yu (Samuel) Wang, Dr. Jia-Wen Guo, Dr. Andrea S. Wallace, Dr. Bob Wong, Ernest Grigorian
Online Experiences and Stress Symptoms in Siblings of Children with Cancer. Sarah E. Wawrzynski, Dr. Jia-Wen Guo, Melissa A. Alderfer, Dr. Lauri Linder, Maija Reblin, Dr. Kristin G. Cloyes
Development and Evaluation of a Toolkit for Caregivers of Children with PANS.Samantha Whitehead, Dr. Gillian Tufts, Dr. Heidi Vawdrey, Dr. Julie Peila Gee
Endorsed and Anticipated Stigma Inventory in Rural Agricultural Childbearing Women.Marcia R. Williams, Dr. Jia-Wen Guo, Dr. Gwen Latendresse
March
As part of St. Jude HPV Cancer Prevention Program International HPV Awareness Day 2022, Drs. Ronny Bell, Marvella Ford, Deanna Kepka, and Jesse Nodora spoke at a seminar titled Addressing Inequities in HPV Vaccination Coverage and HPV Cancers. The seminar featured an in-depth conversation that addressed the disparities associated with human papillomavirus vaccination coverage across Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and rural communities.
Dr. Deanna Kepka was keynote speaker and judge for the University of Utah School of Medicine Fifth Annual Global Health Case Competition. The title of her presentation was Vaccines, the Solution; Vaccine Access & Hesitancy, the Challenge.
Drs. Andrea Wallace and Alycia Bristol spoke at the 2022 National Nursing Research Roundtable. Dr. Wallace presented “Implementing a Social Determinants Screening and Referral Infrastructure During Routine Emergency Department Visits,” and Dr. Bristol presented “Care Transitions in the Emergency Department: Assessing Social Needs and Involving Caregivers”. The virtual meeting, “From Context to Care: Understanding the Convergence of Social Factors and Emergency Department Care,” brought together individuals representing nursing organizations – spanning science, education, and practice – to discuss and disseminate research findings relevant to nursing science and practice that are designed to improve client outcomes.
February
College of Nursing faculty and colleagues presented at the virtual State of the Science in Hospice and Palliative Care Conference.
- Kates J, Whitehead PB, Frechman EL, Johnstone-Petty M, Tay DL, DeSanto K, Fink R. A Scoping-Review of Nurse-Led Research to Improve Advance Care Planning: A Call to Action. Poster presentation.
- Mair C, Thygesen LC, Aldridge M, Tay DL, Ornstein K. End-of-Life Experiences among “Kinless” Older Adults: The Case of Denmark. Paper session.
- Mayahara M, Tay DL, Kates K, Rosa W. “No More Blah Blah Blah”: The Impact of Climate Change on Hospice and Palliative Care is Happening Now. Poster presentation.
- Tay D L, Iacob E, Reblin Ma, Thomas Hebdon MC, Cloyes KG, Jones M, Beck AC, Mooney K, Ellington L. Cancer Hospice Caregivers’ Self-care Behaviors: The Role of Mental Health, Burden, and Perceptions of Competency. Poster presentation.
- Xu J, Thomas Hebdon MC, Beck AC, Cloyes KG, Mooney KM, Tay DL, Ellington L. Hospice Family Caregiver Burden and Well-being: Employment as a Moderator. Poster presentation.
Tay DL, Iacob E, Reblin M, Cloyes KG, Thomas Hebdon MC, Jones M, Beck AC, Mooney K, Ellington L. Cancer Hospice Caregivers’ Self-Care Behaviors: The Role of Mental Health, Burden, and Perceptions of Competency. Virtual Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care. On-demand paper session.
Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson is one of three speakers for a Society for Acupuncture Research (SAR) 5-hour distance learning course about interoception. This is the first in a series of SAR-sponsored courses in which participants can earn continuing education credits. Interoception is a new area of research for NIH, and may be a mechanism of acupuncture action.
Dr. Caroline Stephens, Dr. Kathi Mooney, Megan McClure, Pamela Barrientos, and Dr. Linda Edelman will present a poster titled What a Difference a Pandemic Makes! Nursing Home Stakeholder Telehealth Utilization & Perceptions During the Covid-19 Pandemic Informs Palliative Care Telehealth Intervention Development at the American Geriatrics Society 2022 Annual Scientific Meeting in Orlando, FL.
Dr. Caroline Stephens, Megan McClure, Pamela Barrientos, and Dr. Linda Edelman will present a poster titled “Your Heart Goes Black”: The Emotional Toll of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Nursing Home Staff at the American Geriatrics Society 2022 Annual Scientific Meeting in Orlando, FL.
Dr. Scott Christensen will deliver an invited virtual presentation titled Ideas and Examples for Advancing Nurse Careers, Practice, and Dissemination at the 2022 Spring Summit (Virtual): Diverse Perspectives of Holistic Nursing, which the Omega Omicron Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, MN is sponsoring.
January
Dr. Kimberly Garcia will present three data-based posters at the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) 67th Annual Meeting & Exhibition in Chicago, IL.
- Anti-racism Toolkit for Midwifery Education
- Factors Influencing HPV Self-collection and Cervical Cancer Follow Up in Urban Guatemala
- Teaching Lay Midwives about Preeclampsia in Urban Guatemala
Dr. Kimberly Garcia will present a data-based. oral virtual presentation titled Developing a Program of Study Abroad at the Physician Assistants for Global Health Annual Conference on March 31, 2022.
Frances Johnson, Family Nurse Practitioner and DNP Student, and Dr. Julie Gee will present a poster titled Diabetic Bundle Implementation to Improve Clinical Quality Measures and Patient Outcomes at the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine conference in Indianapolis, IN.
Dr. Deanna Kepka presented an e-poster titled Successful Multi-Level HPV Vaccination Intervention at a Rural Healthcare Center in the Era of COVID-19 at the 34th International Papillomavirus Conference - IPVC 2021 that took place virtually on November 15-19, 2021.
Dr. Deanna Kepka will present a poster titled COVID-19 Vaccination Intent, HPV Vaccination Receipt, and Dimensions of Vaccine Hesitancy at the American Society of Preventive Oncology 46th Annual Meeting, which will be held on March 13-15, 2022 in Tucson, AZ.
Dr. Deanna Kepka will deliver a podium presentation titled Intention to Receive COVID-19 Vaccination Relates to HPV Vaccination Receipt among Young Adults Ages 18-26 Years in the Western Region of the United States at the EUROGIN (EUropean Research Organisation on Genital Infection and Neoplasia) International Multidisciplinary HPV Congress, which will be held on April 10-12, 2022, in Düsseldorf, Germany.
December
Cloyes KG, Thomas Hebdon MC, Vega M, Rosenkranz SJ, Tay D, Reblin M, Mooney K, Ellington L. Home hospice family caregivers' use of audio diaries and reported prevalence of patient and caregiver symptoms. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2022. Epub ahead of print. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2022.11.023
Coombs LA, Neller S, Wilson C, Mihas P, Reuland D, Muss H, Mooney K. Treatment decision conversations, symptoms, and functional status in older adults with advanced cancer: An exploratory study utilizing mixed methods. J Geriatr Oncol. 2022. Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jgo.2022.12.002
Ou JY, Bennion N, Parker K, Fair D, Hanson HA, Kepka D, Warner EL, Ramsay JM, Kaddas HK, Kirchhoff AC, Risk factors for HPV-associated subsequent malignant neoplasms among adolescent and young adult survivors. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. In press.
Rangel TL, Saul T, Bindler R, Roney JK, Penders RA, Faulkner R, Miller L, Sperry M, James L, Wilson ML. Exercise, diet, and sleep habits of nurses working full-time during the COVID-19 pandemic: An observational study. Appl Nurs Res. 2023;69:151665. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apnr.2022.151665
Sanft T, Day A, Peterson L, Rodriguez MA, Ansbaugh S, Armenian S, Baker KS, Ballinger T, Broderick G, Demark-Wahnefried W, Dickinson K, Fairman NP, Friedman DL, Goldman M, Henry NL, Hill-Kayser C, Hudson M, Khakpour N, Koura D, McDonough AL, Melisko M, Mooney K, Moore HCF, Moryl N, Neuman H, O’Connor T, Overholser L, Paskett ED, Patel C, Pirl W, Porpiglia A, Ruddy KJ, Schapira L, Shockney L, Smith S, Syrjala KL, Tevaarwerk A, Yang EH, Zee P, McMillian NR, Freedman-Cass DA. NCCN Guidelines® Insights: Survivorship, Version 1.2022. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2022;20(10):1080-1090. https://doi.org/10.6004/jnccn.2022.0052
Tracy EL, Berg CA, Butner JE, de Grey RGK, Allen NA, Porter ME, Helgeson VS. Relationship satisfaction moderates links between poor sleep quality and psychological distress among couples coping with type 1 diabetes. Sleep Health. 2022;8(6):705-713 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sleh.2022.09.004
Vaca Lopez PL, Warner EL, Waters AR, Mann K, Anderson JS, Fair DB, Lewis MA, Ray N, Tsukamoto T, Perez GK., Yancey J, Park ER, Kirchhoff AC. Adaptation and development of a health insurance education program for adolescent and young adult cancer patients. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. In press.
Warner ZC, Reid B, Auguste P, Kepka D, Warner EL. Colorectal cancer screening opportunities and barriers in an Indigenous Caribbean community. BMC Public Health. In Press.
Umberfield EE, Staes CJ, Morgan TP, Mamlin BW, Grout RW, Dixon BE. Syntactic interoperability and the role of syntactic standards in health information exchange. In Dixon BE, ed. Health Information Exchange: Navigating and Managing a Network of Health Information Systems, 2nd ed. San Diego: Elsevier Science & Technology. 2022.
November
Editor Jacqueline Scheider published the College of Nursing insights magazine. Key collaborators included Vianney Alcala, Eden Bennett, Mindy Francis, Dean Marla De Jong, and many donors, alumni, students, staff, and faculty.
Linder LA, Gerdy C, Jo Y, Stark C, and Wilson A. Changes in central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) rates following implementation of levofloxacin prophylaxis for children and adolescents with high-risk leukemia. 2022. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol Nurs. Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1177/27527530221122683
Linder LA. Cancer in children. In Rogers JL, Brashers VL, eds. McCance & Huether’s Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children. 9th ed. St. Louis: Elsevier, 2023:430-440.
Linder LA, Harvey A. Alterations of hematologic function in children. In Rogers JL, Brashers VL, eds. McCance & Huether’s Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children. 9th ed. St. Louis: Elsevier, 2023:987-1019.
October
Moraitis AM, Seven M, Sirard J, Walker R. Clinical relevance and implementation considerations of physical activity in young adult cancer survivorship: An expert consensus study. 2022. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1089/jayao.2022.0044
Taylor-Swanson L, Levett K. Leveraging interprofessional collaboration to collect agreed common outcomes in everyday clinical practice. 2022. J Integr Complement Med. Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1089/jicm.2022.0733
Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson served as Guest Editor for a special issue of Medical Acupuncture regarding women in acupuncture. She co-authored one paper: Taylor-Swanson L, Stone JA. Women in acupuncture research: Interviews with leaders of the field. Med Acupunct. 2022;34(5):285-293. https://doi.org/10.1089/acu.2022.29217.int
Kaddas HK, Ramsay JM, Ou JY, Fair D, Kepka D, Kirchhoff AC. HPV vaccination initiation and completion among pediatric, adolescent, and young adult cancer survivors and a comparison population sample receiving primary care. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2022. Epub ahead of print. doi: 10.1097/MPH.0000000000002484
Reeve BB, Hernandez A, Freyer DR, Linder LA, Embry L, Leahy AB, Baker JN, Mack JW, McFatrich M, Henke DM, Mowbray C, Jacobs SS, Maurer SH, Gold SH, Hinds PS. Capturing the young child’s reports of cancer treatment tolerability: Does our practice reflect an assumption that they cannot report? Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2022. Epub ahead of print. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/pbc.30028
Sharareh N, Wallace AS, Brintz BJ, Wan N, Guo J-W, Wong B. Associated factors with patient-reported unmet food needs among emergency department adult patients – A social need perspective. Prev Med Rep. 2022;29:101974. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2022.101974
Garcia K. Observational study of teaching methods with low-literacy comadronas in urban Guatemala. CJMRP. In press.
Horvat CM, Fabio A, Nagin DS, Banks RK, Qin Y, Park H-J, Kernan KF, Canna SW, Berg RA, Wessel D, Pollack MM, Meert K, Hall M, Newth C, Lin JC, Doctor A, Shanley T, Cornell T, Harrison RE, Zuppa AF, Reeder RW, Sward K, Holubkov R, Notterman DA, Dean JM, Carcillo JA on behalf of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Collaborative Pediatric Critical Care Research Network. Mortality risk in pediatric sepsis based on C-reactive protein and ferritin levels. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2022. Epub ahead of print. DOI: 10.1097/PCC.0000000000003074
Penney D. Iraqi Muslim women and primary healthcare providers’ perspectives and experiences in the clinic visit in the Western United States. Qual Health Res. 2022. Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1177/10497323221130843
Sullivan DR, Iyer AS, Enguidanos S, Cox CE, Farquhar M, Janssen DJA, Lindell KO, Mularski RA, Smallwood N, Turnbull AE, Wilkinson AM, Courtright KR, Maddocks M, McPherson ML, Thornton JD, Campbell ML, Fasolino TK, Fogelman PM, Gershon L, Gershon T, Hartog C, Luther J, Meier DE, Nelson JE, Rabinowitz E, Rushton CH, Sloan DH, Kross EK, Reinke LF on behalf of the American Thoracic Society, American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association, and Social Work Hospice and Palliative Care Network. Palliative care early in the care continuum among patients with serious respiratory illness: An Official ATS/AAHPM/HPNA/SWHPN Policy Statement. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2022;206(6):e44-e69. DOI: 10.1164/rccm.202207-1262ST
Bybee S, Cloyes KG, Mooney K, Supiano KP, Baucom BRW, Ellington L. Posttraumatic growth and life course stress predict dyadic wellbeing among sexual and gender minority (SGM) and non-SGM couples facing cancer. Psycho-ooncology. 2022. Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.6036
September
Tay DL, Thygesen LC, Kozlov E, Ornstein KA. Serious mental illness exacerbation post-bereavement: A population-based study of partners and adult children. Clin Epidemiol. 2022;14:1065-1077. https://doi.org/10.2147/CLEP.S372936
Bristol AA, Elmore CE, Weiss ME, Barry LA, Iacob E, Johnson EP, Wallace AS. Mixed-methods study examining family carers' perceptions of the relationship between intrahospital transitions and patient readiness for discharge. BMJ Quality & Safety. 2022. Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjqs-2022-015120
Engh EP, Freedenberg V, Ring LM, Lafond DA, Agazio J, Geiger-Brown J, Hinds PS. Creating interdisciplinary engagement through a hospital-based endowed chair in nursing research: The "Conway Chair Conversations." Nurs. Adm Q. 2022;46(4):324-332. DOI: 10.1097/naq.0000000000000511
Bromley FA, Taylor-Swanson LJ, Chao MT. Room for all: Inclusive diversity, equity, and access in acupuncture practice, education, and research. EXPLORE. 2022. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.explore.2022.08.013
Kent-Marvick J, Simonsen S, Pentecost R, Taylor E, McFarland MM. Loneliness in pregnant and postpartum people and parents of children aged 5 years or younger: A scoping review. Sys Rev. 2022;11:196. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-022-02065-5
August
Blanchette JE, Aaron SP, Allen NA, Litchman ML. Equity in the provision of diabetes self-management and support. Diabetes Spectr. 2022;35(3):284-294. https://doi.org/10.2337/dsi22-0005
Elmore CE, Blackstone SR, Carpenter EL, Ivey de Cortez P, O’Donnell C, Uhlmann E, Vesser J, Hauck FR. Advancing COVID-19 vaccination equity among the refugee community: An innovative multi-sector collaborative outreach program. J Health Care Poor Underserved. In press – expected to be published in the November 2022 supplement issue on public-private partnerships and health equity. Dr. Andrea Wallace mentors T32 Post-doctoral Fellow Catherine Elmore.
Litchman ML, Kwan BM, Zittleman L, Simonetti J, Iacob E, Curcija K, Neuberger J, Latendresse G, Oser TK. A telehealth diabetes intervention for rural populations: Protocol for a randomized control trial. JMIR Res Protoc. 2022;11(6):e34255. doi: 10.2196/34255
Mansfield KJ, Colicchio VD, Kauwe Tuitama AI, Tracey EL, Neuberger JD, Litchman ML. Care partner support following a diabetes self-management education and support intervention. The Science of Diabetes Self-Management and Care. 2022;48(4):235-246. https://doi.org/10.1177/26350106221099872
Stephens CE, Allison TA, Flint LA, David D, Wertz V, Halifax E, Barrientos P, Ritchie CS. Assessing technical feasibility and acceptability of telehealth palliative care in nursing homes. PMR. 2022; 3(1):181-185. http://doi.org/10.1089/pmr.2022.0002
Winn M, Karra P, Haaland B, Doherty JA, Summers SA, Litchman ML, Gunter MJ, Playdon MC, Hardikar S. Metabolic dysfunction and obesity-related cancer: Results from a cross-sectional national health and nutrition examination survey. Cancer Med. 2022. Epub ahead of print. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/cam4.4912
Elmore CE, Mitchell EM, Debnam K, Keim-Malpass J, Laughon K, Tanabe KO, Hauck FR. Predictors of cervical cancer screening for refugee women attending an international family medicine clinic in the United States. Cancer Causes Control. Doi: 10.1007/s10552-022-01612-8. In press.
Elmore CE, Keim-Malpass J, Mitchell EM. Health inequity in cervical cancer control among refugee women in the United States by country of origin. Health Equity. 2021;5(1):119-123. doi: 10.1089/heq.2020.0108
Elmore CE, Laughon K, Mitchell EM. Self-collection of samples for HPV testing to increase participation in cervical cancer screening by immigrant women: An integrative review. Public Health Nurs. 2020;37(5):677-695.doi: 10.1111/phn.12782
Reinke LF, Sullivan DR, Slatore C, Dransfield MT, Ruedebusch S, Smith P, Rise PJ, Tartaglione EV, Vig EK, Au DH. A randomized trial of a nurse-led palliative care intervention for patients with newly diagnosed lung cancer. J Palliat Med. 2022. Epub ahead of print. DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2022.0008
Okang EN, Aaron S, Supiano K, Osman A. Aging services workers in the pandemic: Voiced experience of senior center staff and case workers. J Gerontol Geriatr. 2022;8:1-5. https://doi.org/10.1177/23337214221116470
Sward KA, Enriquez R, Burr J, Ozier J, Roebuck M, Elliott C, Dean JM. Consent Builder: An innovative tool for creating research informed consent documents. JAMIA Open. 2022;5(3):ooac069. https://doi.org/10.1093/jamiaopen/ooac069
July
Reynaga M, Bybee S, Gettens C, Tay DL, Reblin M, Ellington L, Cloyes KG. "We Treat Everyone Equally": Hospice care team members' language use regarding sexual and gender minority patients and caregivers. Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 2022 doi: 10.1177/10499091221116634. Epub ahead of print.
Hernandez JM, Danielson MD, Sanchez ML, Christensen SS. Frontline nurse leader development program: Keys to success. In Latimer K, Oinonen M. Unite 2020NE–Respect, Inspire, Serve: The 2021 Vizient Connections Summit Report. Am J Med Qual. 2022;37(Suppl 3S):S76-S77. https://doi.org/10.1097/jmq.0000000000000056
June
Drs. Joseph Allen, Melissa Yack, and Sara Hart guest edited a Special Issue of Metropolitan Universities titled Community Engagement at Academic Health Centers. Dr. Hart and colleagues wrote an editorial and a paper for the Special Issue.
- Allen JA, Yack M, Hart SE. Community engagement at academic health centers: An introduction to this special issue Metropolitan Universities. 2022;33(3):3-9. DOI: 10.18060/26312
- Kuttner P, Antunes A, Cachelin A, Fitisemanu L, Folau M, Hart S, Salcedo A. Establishing principles for community-based research: Story & power in the community research collaborative. Metropolitan Universities. 2022;33(3):52-68. DOI: 10.18060/25819
Cloyes KG, Jones M, Gettens C, Wawrzynski SE, Bybee S, Tay DL, Reblin M, Ellington L. Providing home hospice care for LGBTQ+ patients and caregivers: Perceptions and opinions of hospice interdisciplinary care team providers. Palliat Support Care. 2022. Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1478951522000657
Reblin M, Iacob E, Tay DL, Li H, Thomas Hebdon MC, Beck A, Donaldson G, Cloyes KG, Ellington L. Family caregiver reports of their own and patient symptoms in cancer home hospice approaching end-of-life. Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 2022. Epub ahead of print.https://doi.org/10.1177/10499091221108119
Nielsen A, Dusek JA, Taylor-Swanson L, Tick H. Acupuncture therapy as an evidence-based nonpharmacologic strategy for comprehensive acute pain care: The Academic Consortium Pain Task Force white paper update.Pain Med. 2022; pnac056. doi.org/10.1093/pm/pnac056
Mann S, Christini K, Chai A, Chang C-P, Hashibe M, Kepka D. Vaccine hesitancy and COVID-19 immunization among rural young adults. Prev Med Rep. 2022; 28:101845.doi: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2022.101845
Supiano KP, Boudreaux J. Palliative and hospice care for incarcerated persons. In Altilio T, Otis-Green S, Cagle JG, eds. The Oxford Textbook of Palliative Care Social Work. 2nd ed. New York: Oxford University Press, 2022:404-413.
Topham EW, Bristol A, Luther B, Elmore CE, Johnson E, Wallace AS. Caregiver inclusion in IDEAL discharge teaching: Implications for transitions from hospital to home. Prof Case Manag. 2022;27(4):181-193. doi: 10.1097/NCM.0000000000000563
Towsley GL, Wittenberg G, Reddy A, Baier RR. Me & My Wishes: An efficacy trial of long-term care residents with Alzheimer's disease using videos to communicate care preferences with caregivers. Issue Brief #6. 2022. Brown University School of Public Health, Center for Long-term Care Quality and Innovation.
Christensen SS, Wilson BL, Hansen SD. Using affective events theory to conceptualise nurses’ emotional behaviour: A scoping review. Collegian. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colegn.2022.05.010 In press.
Clifton J, Maruca AT, Loeb SJ, Zucker DM, Muse M, Shelton D. Nurse academic-practice partnerships in justice systems: Building upon the evidence. J Prof Nurs. 2022;40:20-27. doi: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2022.02.006
Ko LK, Scarinci IC, Bouchard EG, Drake BF, Rodriguez EM, Chen MS, Kepka D, Kruse-Diehr AJ, Befort C, Shannon J, Farris PE, Trentham-Dietz A, Onega T. A framework for equitable partnerships to promote cancer prevention and control in rural settings. JNCI Cancer Spectr. 2022;6(2):pkac017. doi: 10.1093/jncics/pkac017
Lyons AM, Dimas J, Richardson SJ, Sward K. Assessing EHR data for use in clinical improvement and research. Am J Nurs. 2022;122(6):32-41. doi: 10.1097/01.NAJ.0000832728.09164.3f
Zucker DM, Reagan L, Clifton J, Abdulhamed A, Roscoe LE, Wright RM, Penix D, Shelton D, Loeb SJ. NPs caring for people who are incarcerated and negatively impacted by social determinants of health. Nurse Pract. 2022;47(6):38-46. doi: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000829804.16627.7b
May
Warner ZC, Reid B, Auguste P, Joseph W, Kepka D, Warner EL. Awareness and knowledge of HPV, HPV vaccination, and cervical cancer among an Indigenous Caribbean Community. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022;19(9):5694. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19095694
Ou JY, Waters AR, Kaddas HK, Warner EL, Perla L, Vaca Lopez PL, Mann K, Anderson JS, Ray N, Tsukamoto T, Gill D, Linder L, Fair D, Kirchhoff AC. Financial and employment factors related to healthcare utilization disruption among survivors of adolescent and young adult cancers during COVID-19. J Cancer Surviv. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11764-022-01214-y
Farrell TW, Butler JM, Towsley GL, Telonidis JS, Supiano KP, Stephens CE, Nelson NM, May AL, Edelman LS.
Communication disparities between nursing home team members. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022;19(10):5975. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19105975
Seven M, Moraitis AM. Community-based interventions designed to optimize health behaviors among cancer survivors: An integrative systematic review. Support Care Cancer. 2022. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-022-07097-0
Gonzales BR, Litchman ML, Wawrzynski SE, Gomez Hoyos M, Ferrer M, Sun Y. Salud Latina: feasibility of a synchronous online chat for Latinos at risk for type 2 diabetes. Inform Health Soc Care. 2022. Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1080/17538157.2022.2069029
Linder LA, Lulloff AJ. Using evidence to create a new paradigm for CLABSI prevention in pediatric hematology, oncology, and stem cell transplant. APHON Counts. Spring 2022.
Linder LA, Newman A, Bernier Carney K, Wawrzynski S, Stegenga K, Chiu Y-S, Jung S-H, Iacob E, Lewis M, Linder C, Fox K, Altizer R. Symptoms and daily experiences reported by children with cancer using a game-based app. J Pediatr Nurs. 2022;65:33-43.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2022.04.013
Tanner CT, Clayton MF, Llanque S, Utley M, DiDonna K, Christenson J. With all due respect: Paving the way for nursing students with disabilities. J Prof Nurs. 2021;37(6):A3-A5. DOI: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2021.09.001
Wilson CM, Gee A, Mooney K. Clinician and patient communication on body image, sexuality, and sexual function in gynecologic cancer: An integrative review. Sex Disabil. 2022. Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11195-022-09736-0
April
Christensen SS, Wilson BL. Why nurses do not report patient aggression: A review and appraisal of the literature. J Nurs Manag. 2022. Epub ahead of print. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jonm.13618
Cummins M, Turcotte C, McFarland MM, Staes C. Research outcomes of linked prescription drug monitoring program data: A scoping review protocol. BMJ Open. 2022; 12(4):e055290. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-055290.
Elmore C, Ellis J. Screening, treatment, and monitoring of peripartum iron deficiency anemia. J Midwifery Womens Health. DOI:10.1111/jmwh.13370. In press.
Hughes R, Hooper V, Kennedy R, Cummins M, Lake E, Carrington J. Interoperability explained. American Nurse Journal. 2022;17(4):56-58.
Ansari N, Wilson CM, Heneghan MB, Supiano K, Mooney K. (2022). How technology can improve communication and health outcomes in patients with advanced cancer: an integrative review. Support Care Cancer. 2022. Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-022-07037-y
Drury Z, Kotobalavu C, Hofmann L, Austria M-J. Examining the effects of a structured mentorship program on the nurse mentor: A pilot study engaging oncology nurses. Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2022;26(1):27-30. DOI: 10.1188/22.CJON.27-30
Felsted KF, Supiano KP, Guo J-W. Designing rigorous methods in integrative research: Comparing Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction with the Health Enhancement Program in the treatment of urge urinary incontinence in older adult women. British Journal of Healthcare and Medical Research. 2022;9(2):31-43. https://doi.org/10.14738/jbemi.92.11949
Bybee S, Supiano K, Wilson R. Utility and acceptability of a peer assessment rubric to improve interprofessional learning. J Nurs Educ. 2022;61(4):213-216. doi: 10.3928/01484834-20211128-07.
Cloyes KG, Guo J-W, Tennant KE, McCormick R, Mansfield KJ, Wawrzynski SE, Classen SC, Jones EC, Reblin M. Exploring social support networks and interactions of young adult and LGBTQIA+ cancer survivors and care partners. Front Oncol. 2022;12. https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2022.852267
Radloff CL, Bennett H, Staes CJ. Utility of poison control center data for automated opioid overdose surveillance. J Public Health Manag Pract. 2022;28(3):272-281. doi: 10.1097/PHH.0000000000001494
Blanchette JE, Aaron SP, Allen NA, Litchman ML. Health equity in diabetes: Equity in the provision of diabetes self-management education and support. Diabetes Spectr. In press.
Blanchette JE, Tran MJ, Grigorian E, Iacob E, Edelman L, Oser T, Litchman ML. “GoFundMe isn’t a medical plan”: An ecological study of crowdfunding insulin success. JMIR Diabetes. In press.
Litchman ML, Allen NA, Sanchez-Birkhead A, Ng AH, Rodriguez-Gonzales B, Iacob E, Greenwood DA. A continuous glucose monitor + online peer support community reinforces healthy behaviors in Hispanic adults with T2D. Diabetes Spectr. In press.
Litchman ML, Kwan BM, Zittleman L, Simonetti J, Iacob E, Curcija K, Neuberger J, Latendresse G, Oser TK. A telehealth diabetes intervention for rural populations: Protocol for a randomized control trial. JMIR Protocols. In press.
Litchman ML, Moreland C, Fagerlin A, Kushalnagar P. Limited diabetes education in American sign language. Diabetes Spectr. In press.
Oser TK, Zittleman L, Curcija K, Kwan BM, Burke S, Gonzalez S, Huss K, Johnson M, Sanchez N, Neuberger J, Iacob E, Simonetti J, Litchman ML. Adaptation of a diabetes self-management education and support intervention to inform a randomized control trial in rural populations. JMIR Diabetes. In press.
Waters AR, Anderson JS, Mann K, Lopez PLV, Kepka D, Kirchhoff AC, Warner EL. Drivers of COVID-19 vaccine intent among survivors of adolescent and young adult cancer: A mixed method study. J Cancer Educ. 2022; Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-022-02155-x
The Editorial Board for Orthopaedic Nursing and the current and incoming president of the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON) coordinated a special issue for Orthopaedic Nursing that focused on health equity, bias, and disparities in orthopaedic care. Members of the board invited national experts in disparity, inclusion, bias, and social determinants to author papers, and wrote papers themselves. Dr. Brenda Luther, Dr. Valeria Flattes, and Dr. Andrea Wallace authored the following papers:
- Luther B, Flattes V. Bias and the psychological safety in healthcare teams. Orthop Nurs. 2022;41(2):118-122. doi: 10.1097/NOR.0000000000000831
- Johnson CB, Luther B, Wallace AS, Kulesa MG. Social determinants of health: What are they and how do we screen. Orthop Nurs. 2022;41(2):88-100. doi: 10.1097/NOR.0000000000000829
- Sedlak CA, Kujath AS, Luther B. The future of nursing: Application of health equity in orthopaedics. Orthop Nurs. 2022;41(2):160-169. doi: 10.1097/NOR.0000000000000835
As a follow-up to this special issue, Susan Salmond, Mary Rodts, Amber Kujath, and Dr. Brenda Luther will deliver a podium presentation at the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses 42nd Annual Congress in Reno in May, outlining highlights of the articles.
March
Allen NA, Bristol A, Grigorian EG, Iacob E, Berg CA, Litchman ML. SHARE plus: Delivering a telehealth CGM data-sharing intervention to older adults and their care partners. Diabetes Spectr. 2022;35(1):16–25. doi.org/10.2337/dsi21-0016
Allen NA, Litchman ML, Chamberlain J, Grigorian EG, Iacob E, Berg CA. Continuous glucose monitoring data sharing in older adults with type 1 diabetes: Pilot intervention study. JMIR Diabetes. 2022;7(1):e35687. doi:10.2196/35687
Chalkidis G, McPherson J, Beck A, Newman M, Yui S, Staes C. Development of a machine learning model using limited features to predict 6-month mortality at treatment decision points for patients with advanced solid tumors. JCO Clin Cancer Inform. 2022; Epub ahead of print.
Johnson CB, Luther B, Wallace AS, Kulesa M. Social determinants of health: An overview.Orthop Nurs. In press.
Pinzon LM, Velazquez A, Rutkoski H, Tay DL, Martel L, Drury C, Ayres S, Dixon B, Winkler JR, Kepka D. Cross-cultural adaptation of a Spanish version of a previously validated HPV survey that evaluates dental students’ knowledge, perception and clinical practices in Latin America. BMC Oral Health. 2022. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-022-02108-2
Schmutz KE, Wallace AS, Bristol AA, Johnson EP, Raaum SE. Hospital discharge during COVID-19: The role of social resources. Clin Nurs Res. 2022. Epub ahead of print. doi: 10.1177/10547738221075760
Sharareh N, Wallace AS. Applying a health access framework to understand and address food insecurity. Healthcare. 2022;10(2):380. doi: 10.3390/healthcare10020380
Steele JS, Gargaro E, Hines L. Foster care. Medical Home Portal.
Topham E, Bristol A, Luther B, Elmore C, Johnson E, Wallace AS. Caregiver inclusion in IDEAL discharge teaching: Implications for transitions from hospital to home. Prof Case Manag. In press.
Utz RL, Warner EL. Caregiver burden among diverse caregivers. Cancer. 2022. Epub ahead of print. doi: 10.1002/cncr.34171
Wallace AS, Wang C-Y, Flake N, Bristol AA, Altizer R. Feasibility and usefulness of the going home toolkit, an mhealth app, during hospital discharge: Patient and clinician perspectives. Inform Health Soc Care. 2022. Epub ahead of print. doi: 10.1080/17538157.2022.2043330
Eaton J. Let us progress! Implementing professionally led arts-based programming in senior centers. Educ Gerontol. 2022; Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1080/03601277.2022.2045536
February
Gee PM, Weston MJ, Harshman T, Kelly LA. Beyond burnout and resilience: The disillusionment phase of COVID-19. AACN Adv Crit Care. 2022; e1-e9. https://doi.org/10.4037/aacnacc2022248
Ko LK, Scarini IC, Bouchard EG, Drake BF, Rodriguez EM, Chen MS, Kepka D, Kruse-Diehr AJ, Befort C, Shannon J, Farris PE, Trentham-Dietz A, Onega T. A framework for equitable partnerships to promote cancer prevention and control in rural settings. JNCI Cancer Spectrum. 2022. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbi.2022.104014
Kukhareva PV, Weir C, Del Fiol G, Aarons GA, Taft TY, Schlechter CR, Reese TJ, Curran RL, Nanjo C, Borbolla D, Staes CJ, Morgan KL, Kramer HS, Stipelman CH, Shakib JH, Flynn MC, Kawamoto K. Evaluation in Life Cycle of Information Technology (ELICIT) framework: Supporting the innovation life cycle from business case assessment to summative evaluation. J Biomed Inform. 2022; Epub ahead of print. DOI: 10.1016/j.jbi.2022.104014
Pruitt SL, Tiro JA, Kepka D, Henry K. Missed vaccination opportunities among U.S. adolescents by area characteristics. Am J Prev Med. 2022; Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amepre.2021.10.014
Taylor-Swanson L, Altschuler D, Taromina K, Anderson B, Bensky D, Cohen M, Huang H, Ma S, Majd I, Mitchell C, Schnyer RN, Conboy L (2022). SEAttle-based research of Chinese herbs for COVID-19 study: A whole health perspective on Chinese herbal medicine for symptoms that may be related to COVID-19. Glob Adv Health Med. 2022;11, 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1177/21649561211070483
Coaston A, Lee SJ, Johnson J, Hardy-Peterson MH, Weiss S, Stephens C. Mobile medical clinics in the United States post-Affordable Care Act: An integrative review. Popul Health Manag. In press.
Egger MJ, Sanchez-Birkhead AC, Clark L, Curiel R, Garcia G, Fernandez C, Nygaard IE. Pelvic floor sensations after the first vaginal delivery: A qualitative study. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2021;27(1), e234–e246. https://doi.org/10.1097/SPV.0000000000000742
Oser TK, Litchman ML, Allen NA, Kwan BM, Fisher L, Jortberg BT, Polonsky WH, Oser SM. Personal continuous glucose monitoring use among adults with type 2 diabetes: Clinical efficacy and economic impacts. Curr Diab Rep. 2021;21, 49. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11892-021-01408-1
Pentecost R, Latendresse G, Smid M. Scoping review of the associations between perinatal substance use and perinatal depression and anxiety. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. 2021;50(4):382-391. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jogn.2021.02.008
Tevaarwerk A, Denlinger CS, Sanft T, … Mooney K, Moore HCF… Survivorship, Version 1.2021. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2021;19(6):676-685. https://doi.org/10.6004/jnccn.2021.0028
January
Waters AR, Mann K, Warner EL, Vaca Lopez PL, Kaddas HK, Ray N, Tsukamoto T, Fair DB, Lewis MA, Perez GK, Park ER, Kirchhoff AC. “I thought there would be more I understood:” Health insurance literacy among adolescent and young adult cancer survivors. Support Care Cancer. In press.
Gee JP, Palmer M, Friel BA, Collingridge DS. Challenging tradition: Nurses' attitudes toward single checking of subcutaneous insulin. Nursing2022. 2022;52(1):52-57. DOI: 10.1097/01.NURSE.0000803528.94354.6d
Guo J-W, Kimmel J, Linder L. Text analysis of suicide risk in adolescents and young adults. J Am Psychiatr Nurses Assoc. Accepted.
Kang Y, Topaz M, Dunbar SB, Stehlik J, Hurdle J. The utility of nursing notes among Medicare patients with heart failure to predict 30-day rehospitalization: a pilot study. J Cardiovasc Nurs. 2021; Epub ahead of print. DOI: 10.1097/JCN.0000000000000871
Ramsay JM, Kaddas HK, Ou JY, Kepka D, Kirchhoff AC. Missed opportunities for concomitant HPV vaccination among childhood cancer survivors. Cancer Med. 2022;00:1-11. DOI: 10.1002/cam4.4492.
Reblin M, McCormick R, Mansfield KJ, Wawrzynski SE, Ketcher D, Tennant KE, Guo J-W, Jones EC, Cloyes KG. Feasibility, usability, and acceptability of a personalized web-based assessment of social network and daily social support interactions over time. J Cancer Surviv. 2022. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11764-021-01083-x.
Umberfield EE, Staes CJ, Morgan TP, Mamlin BW, Grout RW, Dixon BE. Syntactic interoperability and the role of syntactic standards in health information exchange. In Dixon BE, ed. Health Information Exchange: Navigating and Managing a Network of Health Information Systems. 2nd ed. Elsevier; 2022.
Wawrzynski SE, Alderfer MA, Kvistad W, Linder L, Reblin M, Guo J-W, Cloyes KG. The social networks and social support of siblings of children with cancer. Children. 2022;9(1). doi.org/10.3390/children9010113
Stucky CH, De Jong MJ, Kabo FW. The paradox of network inequality: differential impacts of status and influence on surgical team communication. Med J. 2022; Jan-Mar:56-63. PMID: 34940969
Friel BA, Sieradzan R, Jones C, Katz RA, Smith CM, Trenery A, Gee J. Leveraging partnerships to reduce insulin needlestick injuries: Nurse-led system-wide quality improvement project. J Nurs Care Qual. 2022;37(1):14-20. DOI: 10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000592
Van De Graaff M, Hopkins RO, Gee J, Beesley SJ, Butler J, Richards T, Crowley A, Lappe D, Brown SM. Partners in Healing: Redesign and expansion of family involvement in inpatient nursing care. Nursing. 2021;51(11):64-68. DOI: 10.1097/01.NURSE.0000795328.29869.94
Moraitis AM, Seven M, Sirard J, Walker R. Expert consensus on physical activity use for young adult cancer survivors' biopsychosocial health: A modified Delphi study. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2021; Epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1089/jayao.2021.0109
Towsley GL, Neller S, Baier RR, Wong B. Me & My Wishes: Concordance of end-of-life preferences between residents with dementia, family, and staff. J Palliat Med. 2021; Epub ahead of print. DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2021.0111
November
Dr. Joanne Montepare, the editor of the Gerontological Society of America’s Advancing Age Inclusivity in Higher Education newsletter invited Dr. Katarina Friberg Felsted and Dr. Jackie Eaton to write a feature article titled Enhancing age-friendly initiatives through the intersection of university, community, and health systems at the University of Utah. Co-authors include Dr. Linda Edelman and Valerie Greer.
Dr. Deanna Kepka’s research and policy work focuses on improving the quality of primary health care services for cancer prevention and control among underserved populations, locally and globally. A health services researcher with expertise in HPV vaccination, HPV-related cancer prevention, and health equity research; and founder and director of the Intermountain West HPV Vaccination Coalition, Dr. Kepka has been working to improve HPV vaccination rates. Recent, HPV vaccination rates for adolescents who live in Utah have increased markedly. Members of the media interviewed and quoted Dr. Kepka in the following news stories:
- CDC data suggests attitudes are shifting about the HPV vaccine: Utah vaccine rates among teens increased more than 16%
- Here’s a vaccine Utahns have heartily embraced
- HPV vaccine rate for Utah teens increasing
Qiological features podcast discussions that reveal and examine the landscape of East Asian medicine as it unfolds in modern days. When interviewed for a podcast titled Interoceptive Awareness, Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson, Elisabeth Osgood-Campbell, and Nick Lowe discussed the ability to attend to bodily sensations, and use cutting-edge technologies to track clinical outcomes in practice settings.
October
On behalf of the Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake, Danielle Puri attended an event with First Lady Abby Cox and Tammy Snyder Murphy, the First Lady of New Jersey. As part of the National Governor’s Association conference, the first ladies hosted a listening session with officials from Sacred Circle Healthcare to hear how governors across the United States can improve policy to support maternal and infant health, particularly for the Native American population. KSL.com summarized the event, and included Danielle in a photo. According to Danielle, the discussion was incredibly powerful and moving, and a highlight of her year.
The American Nurses Foundation, through the generous support of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s Disaster Recovery Fund, sponsored the Derek Bell Wellness podcast titled American Nurses Foundation Gratitude Podcast – Creating a Culture of Self-care and Gratitude. Derek Bell and Dr. Perry Gee described the value of self-compassion as a pathway to discovering how persons can improve gratitude practices, and how this translates into a culture of self-care and gratitude at work and in life.
September
Dr. Schola Matovu was interviewed for Mental Health Trailblazers – Psychiatric Nurses Speak Up! – the American Nurses Association’s Minority Fellowship Program’s podcast, which features the groundbreaking journeys of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color psychiatric mental health nurses in their quest to meet the urgent and unmet needs of under-represented communities in America.
In its September 2022 newsletter, Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake featured registered nurse Leslie Crandall in a photo, and provided information about obtaining free COVID-19 test kits.
August
Dr. Jennifer Clifton authored a blog titled Moving from “What’s Wrong with Them?” to “What Happened to Them?” regarding National Commission on Correctional Health Care's position statement Trauma-Responsive Care for Youths in Correctional Facilities.
Dr. Linda Edelman, Dr. Larry Garrett, Dr. Brenda Luther, Dr. Jennifer Macali, and Harper Vander Hoek, and Bicknell, Utah-based Wayne Community Health Center created the film Day in the Life of a Rural Nurse, which features Josie Moosman, BSN, RN. A registered nurse at Wayne Community Health Center, Josie and her team were the #1 Nurse Education, Practice, Quality & Retention (NEPQR) preceptors for the last four years, and worked closely with College of Nursing faculty on monthly webinars. During Fall Semester 2022, and as an Advanced Nursing Education Workforce (ANEW) trainee, Josie will begin the College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice Program, and specialize in primary care.
On its news website and using an Ask an Expert approach, Huntsman Cancer Institute featured Drs. Catherine Staes, Anna Beck, and Jordan McPherson’s ongoing work to support decision-making for providers and patients with advanced cancer.
Dr. Echo Warner and Dr. Skyler Johnson were featured in OncLive.com. In their article titled Fellows Can Join the Fight Against Cancer Misinformation Online, they discuss that although organizations acknowledge a need for innovative uses of social technology to improve cancer-related support and provide information, there is much cancer misinformation on the internet. In addition, they provide strategies to mitigate online cancer misinformation.
July
Dr. Kathi Mooney presented an Oncology Data Advisor podcast titled Managing Cancer Care at Home.
June
SAGE for Nursing and Other Health Specialties offers a free podcast site. In JAG Podcast 2022 – EP2, Dr. Kara Dassel discussed the article “I worry about this patient EVERY day:” Geriatrics clinicians’ challenges in caring for unrepresented older adults, which she, Dr. Linda Edelman, Jennifer Moye, Casey Catlin, and Timothy Farrell authored.
May
In her Verywell health article Beware of Misleading Cancer Nutrition Claims on Pinterest, Researchers Say, Stephanie Brown cited Dr. Echo Warner, “We were surprised to find out that even though social media can be a source of support and encouragement, a lot of the information about cancer online is misleading and incorrect, which can be pretty distressing to cancer patients and care partners.”
Forbes named the University of Utah Health one of the best employers for diversity in 2022. U of U Health ranks 41st out of 500 recognized organizations in the nation—up from 98th in 2021—and is also the only health care provider from the state of Utah to receive the designation. “We know that to provide the highest quality of care for everyone, we must value a workplace that is diverse, with people from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences who can contribute to the most comprehensive care for our patients,” said José Rodríguez, Associate Vice President for Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at U of U Health. “Even with this recognition, we know we have employees from underrepresented backgrounds who still don’t feel seen or heard, and we will never stop our work until everyone in our organization feels valued,” Rodríguez added.
Overcoming difficult circumstances, Dr. Annette Klinger earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, specializing in direct care, from the University of Utah. Her scholarly project was titled The Families Resilience Toolkit: Promoting Family Resiliency After Homelessness, and Dr. Julie Gee Chaired her committee. KSL featured Dr. Klinger’s remarkable story through broadcast and online news stories titled Crash survivor beats odds, graduates with doctorate.
April
Mary Dickson from PBS Utah interviewed Dr. Kathie Supiano regarding Caring Connections: A Hope in Comfort and Grief Program’s Seeds of Remembrance 2022 event, which will be held on May 10, 2022, at 6:30 PM at the College of Nursing. The theme of this year’s event is “When the Sun Comes Out,” and it will address COVID grief and the difficulties that all grievers faced during the pandemic.
The media covered the College of Nursing’s plans to increase enrollment in its baccalaureate program.
- ABC4 News – University of Utah nursing to increase enrollment by 25%
- Gephardt Daily – U of U College of Nursing to expand enrollment
- KSL.com – Summer enrollment options added to U. nursing college to address Utah’s nursing shortage
- KSL News Radio – Nursing program at U of U to expand
- KUER – University of Utah expanding nursing school enrollment
March
In an Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists sponsored The Huddle podcast titled “Identifying Gaps in Your Diabetes Services to Improve Reach and Impact,” Drs. Nancy Allen and Ana Sanchez-Birkhead shared their expertise and perspectives on identifying gaps in diabetes services, and bridging these gaps using innovative solutions and new members of the care team, like peer facilitators.
Funded by a 1U4U grant, Dr. Sara Simonsen and Dr. Akiko Kamimura (Sociology) produced two films: one about preconception healthcare, and one about intimate partner violence for members of the Central African Immigrant/Refugee community. Members of the community helped write the scripts and performed as actors and actresses. Playing the role of a healthcare provider who was counseling a couple about optimizing their health to prepare for pregnancy, Julie King was the only actress from outside the African community. Julie generously shared her expertise, dedicated an entire Saturday to filming, and was an excellent actress! Sara’s team will share the films with the community at an upcoming event and assess their impact on persons’ knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes about preconception care and intimate partner violence. In addition, the team will submit the films to the American Public Health Association film festival.
Drs. Caroline Stephens, Joan Carpenter, Ruth Palan Lopez, and Lauren Hunt produced a GeriPal Podcast titled “Understanding th