april d. matthias, phd, rn, cne - unc wilmington

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April D. Matthias, PhD, RN, CNE Office Phone: 910-962-3481 • Email: [email protected]

EDUCATION PhD in Nursing, East Carolina University College of Nursing, Greenville, NC, July

29, 2011

Master of Science in Nursing with Major in Education, Duke University School of

Nursing, Durham, NC, May 9, 2004

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Waynesburg University (formerly Waynesburg

College), Waynesburg, PA, May 18, 1997

HONORS AND AWARDS Information Literacy Faculty Fellow, University of North Carolina Wilmington,

Randall Library, Center for Teaching Excellence, and Undergraduate Studies, March

2018 to April 2018.

NextUP Leadership Fellow, University of North Carolina Wilmington, Center for

Teaching Excellence, August 2017 to May 2018.

Research (podium) Presentation Award, Nu Omega Sigma Theta Tau

International, 24th Annual Research Day - Serve Locally, Transform Regionally, Lead

Globally, November 2016.

Discere Aude Award, University of North Carolina Wilmington, Center for

Teaching Excellence, December 2014.

Excellence in e-Learning Nomination, University of North Carolina Wilmington,

Office of e-Learning, July 2014.

Recognition of Nursing Excellence, North Carolina Nurses’ Association, Nurses’

Day Celebration, May 8, 2012 and May 6, 2014

Student Research and Creative Achievement Award, East Carolina University,

Research and Creative Achievement Week, April 12, 2011

Winner in the Graduate Human Health: Individual Poster Presentation Session,

East Carolina University, Research and Creative Achievement Week, March 2008

Runner-up in the Education Graduate Poster Presentation Session, East

Carolina University Research and Creative Achievement Week in Greenville, NC,

March 2007

Magna Cum Laude graduate, Master’s in Science with Major in Education, Duke

University, 2004

Magna Cum Laude graduate, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Waynesburg

College, 1997

Induction in Sigma Theta Tau International Society, Nu Sigma Chapter,

Waynesburg College, October 12, 1996

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ACADEMIC/TEACHING EXPERIENCE Associate Professor July 2017 to Present

Assistant Professor August 2011 to June 2017

Lecturer January 2011 to July 2011

University of North Carolina Wilmington School of Nursing, Wilmington, NC

Served as academic advisor for RN-BSN students (2011-2015)

Guest Lecturer on Historical Research Methodology for Dr. Yeoun Soo Kim-Godwin

in HON 292 Honors Seminar Lecture, March 13, 2013

Guest Lecturer on Nursing History for Dr. Barbara Lutz in NSG 112/HON 120

Survey of Professional Nursing, September 26, 2017.

Developed the following courses for the accelerated RN-BSN online program:

NSG 316 Professional Nursing Practice of the Baccalaureate Nurse (2013)

NSG 415 Research in Nursing course (2013)

NSG 346 (elective) Evolution of Professional Nursing (2016)

NSG 492 (study abroad elective) Global Perspectives of Nursing History and

Complementary & Alternative Therapies (2017)

Taught the following courses in the RN-BSN program:

Spring 2018

NSG 316 Professional Nursing Practice of the Baccalaureate Nurse (2

sections)

NSG 346 Evolution of Professional Nursing (1 section)

Fall 2017


sections)

NSG 480 Transcultural Nursing (1 section)

Summer 2017


sections)

NSG 492 Global Perspectives of Nursing History and Complementary &

Alternative Therapies (1 section; study abroad)

Spring 2017


sections, 1 is a hybrid offering with face-to-face class time)

Fall 2016

NSG 492 Evolution of Professional Nursing (1 section)

Summer 2016


sections)

Spring 2016


sections)

Fall 2015


sections)

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Summer 2015


sections)

Spring 2015


sections)

Fall 2014


sections)

Summer 2014


sections)

Spring 2014


sections)

Fall 2013


sections)

Spring 2013

NSG 415 Research in Nursing (2 sections)

Fall 2012

NSG 316 Expanding Roles in Professional Nursing Practice (2 sections)

Spring 2012


NSG 404 Health Policy Spring (1 section)

Fall 2011

NSG 316 Expanding Roles in Professional Nursing Practice (1 section)

NSG 250 Introduction to Health Assessment (1 section)

NSG 415 Research in Nursing (1 section)

Spring 2011


NSG 404 Health Policy Spring (1 section)

Taught the following courses in the MSN-Nurse Educator program:

Spring 2018

NSG 525 Foundations and Evidence-Based Practices for Nursing Education

Distance Learning (1 section)

Fall 2017

NSG 525 Foundations and Evidence-Based Practices for Nursing Education

Distance Learning (1 section)

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Preceptor August 2010 to December 2010

East Carolina University College of Nursing, Greenville, NC

Served as preceptor for Heather Duane – MSN in Nursing Education student – for

NUR 6908 Nursing Education Role Practicum II

Supervised and evaluated student’s classroom and clinical instruction at Coastal

Carolina Community College to include test item construction

Teaching Assistant May 2008 to June 2008

East Carolina University College of Nursing, Greenville, NC

Assisted the primary faculty in teaching BSN students in a hybrid course – Trends

and Issues in Professional Nursing

Provided written and electronic feedback and grading of forum discussion

participation, oral presentations, and formal papers

Nursing Department Head/Faculty May 2009 to December 2010

Associate Degree Nursing Department Head/Faculty August 2008 to April 2009

Nursing Faculty December 2000 to July 2008

Coastal Carolina Community College, Jacksonville, NC

Department Head responsibilities for Associate Degree Nursing, Practical Nursing,

and Nursing Assistant programs: Supervised faculty instruction, hired part-time

instructors, coordinated faculty schedules and teaching loads, wrote

program/department objectives/outcomes for desktop audit, managed department

budget, managed student medical & academic files, assisted faculty with student

issues, coordinated curriculum development, initiated and maintained agency

contracts, and monitored student admission, retention, and attrition

Taught the following Associate Degree Nursing courses: Fundamental of Nursing

(course coordinator, 2004-2009), Pharmacology (course coordinator, 2005-2009),

Adult Nursing II (course coordinator, 2005-2011) and Mental Health Nursing

Taught the following Nursing Assistant courses: Home Health Care (course

coordinator 2009-2011)

Course load included classroom, lab, clinical, and clinical simulation

Part-time Clinical Instructor August 2000 to November 2000

Coastal Carolina Community College, Jacksonville, NC

Associate Degree Nursing program Maternal-Child Nursing clinical rotations

Associate Degree Nursing program Nursing of the Older Adult clinical rotations

NURSING EXPERIENCE Personal Care Manager/Registered Nurse March 2013 to September 2013

Provectus Health Strategies, Marietta, GA

Assisted clients enrolled in the Chronic Care Management Program to maintain a

healthy lifestyle through coaching, education, and support provided by monthly

phone calls

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Registered Nurse March 1999 to November 2005

Onslow Memorial Hospital, Jacksonville, NC

PRN Float Pool – Labor and Delivery, Post-partum, and Level II Neonatal Intensive

Care Unit (May 2003 to November 2005)

PRN – Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (December 2000 to May 2003)

Part-time – Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (August 2000 to November 2000)

Full-time – Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (January 2000 to July 2000)

Full-time – Labor and Delivery (March 1999 to December 2000)

Registered Nurse August 1998 to March 1999

Western Pennsylvania Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time – Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Registered Nurse January 1998 to August 1998

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time – Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit

Registered Nurse July 1997 to January 1998

West Virginia University Hospital, Morgantown, WV

Flex-time – Medical and Surgical Intensive Care Unit

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES Certified Nurse Educator – National League for Nursing – Exp. 12/2022

North Carolina Registered Nurse #163751 - Exp. 4/2020

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Member, American Association for the History of Nursing (AAHN)

Member, American Nurses’ Association (ANA)

Member, National League for Nursing (NLN)

Member, North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA)

Member, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), Nu Omega Chapter, University of

North Carolina Wilmington, 2012 to present; Beta Nu Chapter, East Carolina

University, 2005 to 2011; Nu Sigma Chapter, Waynesburg College, 1996 to 1997

RESEARCH/SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS

TEACHING SCHOLARSHIP/EDUCATION PEDAGOGY RESEARCH

Heinrich, C. and Matthias, A., On-Site Coaching: Building a Sense of Community in

a Fully Online Nursing Program, North Carolina Area Health Education Centers

Program Off-Campus Nursing Degree Educational Mobility Program Proposal 2016-

2017, $33,100.00, Proposal submitted April 8, 2016. FUNDED

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Gazza, E. and Matthias, A., Achieving the Desired Learning Outcome of Writer

Competence: The Effectiveness of Three Educational Interventions, Sponsored by

National League for Nursing, Nursing Education Research Grant, $19,361.38,

Proposal submitted February 25, 2016. NOT FUNDED

Gazza, E. and Matthias, A., Using Innovative Approaches to Facilitate Writer

Development in Online Accelerated Writing Intensive Courses, Sponsored by

University of North Carolina General Administrator Student Competencies and

Online Learning Grant, $25,000.00, Proposal submitted May 31, 2015. NOT

FUNDED

Gazza, E., Matthias, A., and Heinrich, C., Identifying Priorities and Satisfiers of

Online RN-BS Student in an Accelerated Program: A Pilot Study, Sponsored by

Academic Partnerships Faculty Research Grant, $5,000.00, May 15, 2014 – March

15, 2015. FUNDED and COMPLETED (Presented and Published)

Pollard, D. L., Matthias, A., White, P., Jones, C., and Grant, N. M. IIPPaD Initiative:

Tracking Undergraduate Clinical Competencies with Ipad Technology, Sponsored by

the University of North Carolina Wilmington, College of Health and Human

Services, $5,000.00, May 6, 2013 – August 31, 2014. FUNDED but TERMINATED

(software program needed was not financially feasible and unable to develop one)

PROGRAM OF RESEARCH/NURSING HISTORY

Matthias, A., Early 20th Century Correspondence Courses in Nursing: Questionable

or Quality Education?, The Karyn and Terrance Holm Visiting Scholar Award,

Midwest Nursing History Research Center, University of Illinois Chicago, College of

Nursing, $1500.00, Application submitted April 1, 2018. PENDING REVIEW

Matthias, A., Early 20th Century Correspondence Courses in Nursing: Questionable

or Quality Education?, American Association for the History of Nursing H-15

Research Grant, $3240.00, Proposal submitted April 1, 2018. PENDING REVIEW

Matthias, A., 19th Century Women Physicians’ Influence on the Development of the

Professional Nurse, American Association for the History of Nursing H-15 Research

Grant, $2538.00, Proposal submitted April 1, 2016. NOT FUNDED

Matthias, A., 19th Century Women Physicians’ Influence on the Development of the

Professional Nurse, American Association for the History of Nursing H-15 Research

Grant, $3240.00, Proposal submitted April 30, 2015. NOT FUNDED

Matthias, A., Oral Histories of the United States Cadet Nurse Corps University

Program Graduates, Sponsored by J. Richard Corbett Charitable Trust Grant,

University of North Carolina Wilmington, School of Nursing, $12,000.00, January 1,

2013 – June 15, 2014. FUNDED and COMPLETED (Presented and Publication

accepted, available online and in press)

RESEARCH/SCHOLARSHIP PROJECTS (NOT FUNDED)

STUDENT RESEARCH SUPERVISION

Chair/faculty supervisor, UNCW SON Student, Laila Jefferson’s Undergraduate

Honors Project. (August 2017 to present).

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Co-chair/faculty supervisor, UNCW SON Student, Katharine Lang’s

Undergraduate Honors Project titled, “Determining Initial Knowledge of

Undergraduate Students and What Variables Influence their Selection of Advanced

Practice Healthcare Provider Roles.” (April 2016 to May 2017).


Matthias, A., Differentiation of Entry-Level Nursing Practice: RN-BS Students’

Perspectives. (December 20, 2013 to December 11, 2014). COMPLETED

(Published)

Matthias, A., Creative Expression of RN-BS Students’ Professional Identity.

(December 6, 2012 to December 31, 2013). COMPLETED (Published)

Brown, S., Kirkpatrick, M., Greer, A., Swanson, M., & Matthias, A. Paradigm Shift:

Global Innovative Pedagogies for Nurse Educators. (August 2006 to May 2007).

Assisted with statistical analysis – COMPLETED (Presented and Published)


Matthias, A., Reframing Disorder: Gender, Class, and the Resurfacing Debate in

Nursing. (May 2009 to July 2011). COMPLETED (Presented and Published)

Matthias, A., Associate degree nursing education: A look back in time. (May 2007

to January 2007). COMPLETED (Presented and Published)

PRESENTATIONS

TEACHING SCHOLARSHIP/ EDUCATION PEDAGOGY RESEARCH

Local/State

Matthias, A. (December 4, 2017). “Curriculum Mapping: Intentional Course Design

to Meet Program Outcomes.” Invited presentation for the University of North

Carolina Wilmington, School of Nursing at the Course Development Workshop,

Wilmington, NC.

Matthias, A. (February 27, 2017). “Enhancing Student-student and Student-faculty

Interaction Using Blackboard Learn Tools.” Invited presentation for the University of

North Carolina Wilmington, School of Nursing at the Online Teaching Workshop,

Wilmington, NC.

Gazza E. and Matthias, A. (April 10, 2015). “Using an Interdisciplinary and

Interdepartmental Approach to Enhance a New Online Accelerated RNBS Program.”

Peer-reviewed poster presentation at the UNCW College of Health and Human

Services 2nd Annual Research Day, Wilmington, NC.

Matthias, A. (April 14, 2014). “NSG 316 Professional Nursing Practice of the

Baccalaureate Nurse.” Invited presentation for the UNCW Office of e-Learning at

the Faculty Showcase of Online Courses, Wilmington, NC.

Matthias, A., Gazza, E., Heinrich, C., Gonzalez, P., and Anderson, A. (April 8,

2014). “RN to BS Online Accelerated Program and Sharestream Video Platform.”

Invited vendor presentation for the UNCW Office of e-Learning at the 11th Annual

Wilmington Information Technology eXchange Conference, Wilmington, NC.

Matthias, A. (October 8, 2010). “Igniting a New Decade with a Visit to Nursing’s

Past” Invited podium presentation at the North Carolina Association of Nursing

Students (NCANS) conference, Greensboro, NC.

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Matthias, A. (May 2008). “Nurse Researcher: The What, Why, and Hows about it?”

Invited podium presentation at the North Carolina Association of Nursing Students

(NCANS) conference, Wilmington, NC.

Matthias, A., Brown, S., Kirkpatrick, M., Greer, A., and Swanson, M. (March 27,

2007). "Paradigm Shift: Global Innovative Pedagogies for Nurse Educators." Poster

presentation at the East Carolina University Research and Creative Achievement

Week, Greenville, NC.

Matthias, A., Brown, S., Kirkpatrick, M., Greer, A., and Swanson, M. (March 2,

2007). "Paradigm Shift: Global Innovative Pedagogies for Nurse Educators." Peer-

review poster presentation at 16th Annual Collaborative Nursing Research Day:

Simulations in Nursing Education: An Opportunity for Research, Greenville, NC.

Matthias, A. and Porter, T. (January 4, 2006), “Laerdal Simulation Manikin 101.”

Invited podium presentation at Coastal Carolina Community College Spring

Faculty Workshop, Jacksonville, NC.

Regional

Gazza, E. and Matthias, A. (February 21, 2018). “Designing and Facilitating

Development of a Learning Community in a Fully Online Asynchronous Accelerated

Course.” Peer-reviewed podium presentation at the The Technological Innovation

in Digital Education (TIDE) Symposium, Durham, NC.

Gazza, E. and Matthias, A. (October 25, 2014). “From Map to Masterpiece:

Creating Quality Online Courses.” Peer-reviewed podium presentation at the 10th

Annual South Eastern Nurse Educator Symposium – SENSES, Wrightsville Beach,

NC.

Matthias, A., Brown, S., Kirkpatrick, M., Greer, A., and Swanson, M. (February 22-

24, 2007). "Paradigm Shift: Global Innovative Pedagogies for Nurse Educators"

Peer-reviewed poster presentation at the 21st Annual Southern Nursing Research

Society Conference: Translational Research: Bridge or Destination?, Galveston TX.

National

Gazza E. and Matthias, A. (October 23, 2015). “E-Learners in Fully Online

Programs: Closing the Gap between Priorities and Satisfaction.” Peer-reviewed

podium presentation at the 10th Annual National League for Nursing/Elsevier

Technology Conference, Tampa, FL.

Heinrich, C. and Matthias, A. (September 19, 2014). “Accelerated RNBS Program:

Leading Change for an Online Education Initiative.” Peer-reviewed poster

presentation at the 2014 National League for Nursing Summit: Flight of the Phoenix,

Phoenix, AZ.

Kuiper, R. A., Bell-Kotwall, L., Matthias, A., and Graham. M. A. (October 13,

2004), “A Comparison of Clinical Reasoning Abilities in Senior Baccalaureate

Nursing Students: Authentic Clinical Experiences versus Human Simulations.” Peer-

reviewed podium presentation at the 9th National Conference for Nurse Educators:

Assessing Program Outcomes, Indianapolis, IN.

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Local/State

Matthias, A. (November 4, 2016). “The Unique Experience and Professional Identity

and Role Development of the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps University of Cincinnati

Accelerated BSN Program Graduates, 1942-1946.” Peer-reviewed podium

presentation at 24th Annual Research Day - Serve Locally, Transform Regionally,

Lead Globally, Nu Omega Chapter Sigma Theta Tau International and New Hanover

Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC.

Matthias, A. (January 17, 2012). “Reframing the Disorder of Multiple Entry-Levels

to RN Practice: Historical Perspectives of Gender and Class Divisions Meet

Contemporary Decisions of the “BSN in 10.”" Invited podium presentation at

Sigma Theta Tau International Education Day, UNCW School of Nursing and New

Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC.

Matthias, A. (September 13, 2011). "Reframing Disorder: Gender, Class, and the

History of the Resurfacing Debate in Nursing" Invited podium presentation at the

PhD Hot Topic, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC.

Matthias, A. (April 15, 2011). "The Resurfacing Debate: Historical Perspectives of

Multiple Entry-Levels to RN Practice." Peer-reviewed poster presentation at the Nu

Omega Sigma Theta Tau International Research Day, UNCW School of Nursing and

New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC.

Matthias, A. (April 4, 2011). "The Resurfacing Debate: Historical Perspectives of

Multiple Entry-Levels to RN Practice." Poster presentation at the East Carolina

University Research and Creative Achievement Week, East Carolina University,

Greenville, NC.

Matthias, A. (February 25, 2011). "The Resurfacing Debate: Historical Perspectives

of Multiple Entry-Levels to RN Practice." Peer-reviewed poster presentation at the

20th Annual Collaborative Nursing Research Day, East Carolina University and Pitt

Memorial Hospital, Greenville, NC.

Matthias, A. (November 29, 2010). “The Resurfacing Debate: Historical

Perspectives of Multiple Entry-Levels to RN Practice.” Invited podium presentation

at East Carolina University for the series of the Laupus Health Sciences Library

History Presentations, Greenville, NC.

Matthias, A. (February 27, 2009). “The History of Associate Degree Nursing: Why?

How? & What Happened?” Peer-reviewed poster presentation at 18th Annual

Collaborative Nursing Research Day: Integrating Evidence-Based Research into

Practice, Greenville, NC.

Matthias, A. (March 2008). “The History of Associate Degree Nursing: Why? How?

& What Happened?” Poster presentation at the East Carolina University Research

and Creative Achievement Week, Greenville, NC.

Regional

Matthias, A. (February 23, 2012). "Reframing the Education-Practice Disorder: A

History of the Decisions and Resurfacing Debate Surrounding the Development of

Three Entry-Level Registered Nurse Educational Pathways—1873, 1916, and 1952."

Peer-reviewed poster presentation at the 26th Annual Southern Nursing Research

Society Conference, New Orleans, LA.

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Matthias, A. (February 2009). “The History of Associate Degree Nursing: Why?

How? & What Happened?” Peer-reviewed poster presentation at the 23rd Annual

Southern Nursing Research Society Conference, Baltimore, MD.

National

Matthias, A. (January 2009). “The History of Associate Degree Nursing: Why?

How? & What Happened?” Peer-reviewed poster presentation at the 2nd Annual

National League for Nursing Faculty Leadership Conference, New Orleans, LA.

International

Matthias, A. (September 23, 2016). “New Educational Pathways for Entry-level

Nursing Practice: Attempts to Differentiate a Professional Identity and Role.” Peer-

reviewed paper/podium presentation at the American Association for the History

of Nursing, 33rd Annual American Association for the History of Nursing

Conference: Nursing and Health Care History, Chicago, IL.

Matthias, A. (September 19, 2015). “Who’s on First? Is it enough that she is a

woman? Analysis of an Early Twentieth-Century Debate on the First Nurse Training

School in America.” Peer-reviewed paper/podium presentation at the American

Association for the History of Nursing, 32nd Annual American Association for the

History of Nursing Conference: Nursing and Health Care History, Dublin, Ireland.

Matthias, A. (September 20, 2014). “From Training to Education: Establishing a

Dual Diploma/BS Degree Professional Nursing Program of Study at the University of

Cincinnati, 1914-1916.” Peer-reviewed paper/podium presentation at the

American Association for the History of Nursing, 31st Annual American Association

for the History of Nursing Conference: Nursing and Health Care History, Hartford,

CT.

Matthias, A. (September 20, 2014). "U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps University of

Cincinnati Accelerated BSN Program: The Quiet Patriotism of Becoming a Nurse,

1943-1946.” Peer-reviewed paper/podium presentation at the American

Association for the History of Nursing, 31st Annual American Association for the

History of Nursing Conference: Nursing and Health Care History, Hartford, CT.

Matthias, A. (September 28, 2013). "The Entry-Level RN Debate: Historical Barriers

Prevent Resolution." Peer-reviewed poster presentation at the American

Association for the History of Nursing, 30th Annual American Association for the

History of Nursing Conference: The Art and Rhythm of Nursing through the Years,

Cleveland, OH.

Matthias, A. (June 21, 2013). "Reframing the Division of American Nursing Labor:

Contemporary Events Dissolve Historical Barriers to Resolution of the Resurfacing

Entry-Level RN Debate." Peer-reviewed poster presentation at the University of

Alberta, 12th Annual Advances in Qualitative Methods Conference, Edmonton,

Alberta, Canada.

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PUBLICATIONS


Gazza, E. A., Pastor, D. K., Mechling, B., Reel, J. J., and Matthias, A. D. (2017). We

are in this together: Sharing expertise as a way to increase publication success. Nurse

Author and Editor, 27(2), 6. http://naepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/NAE-

2017-27-1-6-Gazza.pdf

Matthias, A. and Kim-Godwin, Y. S. (2016). RN-BSN students’ perceptions of the

difference in practice of the ADN- and BSN-prepared RN. Nurse Educator, 41(4),

208-11. doi:10.1097/NNE.0000000000000244

Gazza, E. and Matthias, A. (2016). Using student satisfaction data to evaluate a new

online accelerated nursing education program. Evaluation and Program Planning, 58,

171-5. doi:10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2016.06.008

Matthias, A. (2014). RN-to-BSN students’ reflection on becoming a baccalaureate-

prepared RN. Journal of Nursing Education, 53(10), 600. doi:10.3928/01484834-

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Brown, S. T., Kirkpatrick, M. K., Greer, A., Matthias, A. D., and Swanson, M. S.

(2009). The use of innovative pedagogies in nursing education: An international

perspective. Nursing Education Perspectives, 30(3), 153-8. (Assisted with statistical

analysis and writing Findings section & tables)

Kuiper, R. A., Heinrich, C., Matthias, A., Graham, M. J., and Bell-Kotwall, L.

(2008). Debriefing with the OPT model of clinical reasoning during high fidelity

patient simulation. International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship, 5(1), 1-

13. http://www.bepress.com/ijnes/vol5/iss1/art17 (Completed the study intervention

(simulation lab) and assisted in writing the Design – Authentic clinical experiences

section)


Matthias, A. (2018). Resilience of nursing student during World War II. Health

Emergency and Disaster Nursing, 5(1), 32-9. http://doi.org/10.24298/hedn.2016-0007

Matthias, A. (2017). “New educational pathways for differentiated nursing practice:

A continuing dilemma,” In S. Lewenson, A. McAllister, and K. Smith (Eds.), Nursing

History for Contemporary Role Development (pp. 121-140). New York, N.Y.:

Springer Publishing Co.

Matthias, A. (2015). Making the case for differentiation of registered nurse practice:

Historical perspectives meet contemporary efforts. Journal of Nursing Education and

Practice, 5(4), 108-114. doi:10.5430/jnep.v5n4p108

Matthias, A. (2010). The intersection of the history of associate degree nursing and

the “BSN in 10”: Three visible paths. Teaching and Learning in Nursing, 5(1), 39-

43. doi:10.1016/j.teln.2009.08.006

http://www.bepress.com/ijnes/vol5/iss1/art17

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

TEACHING RELATED

Conferences

The Technological Innovation in Digital Education (TIDE) Symposium, Durham, NC.

(February 21-22, 2018).

Academy’s 2017 Transforming Health, Driving Policy Conference, American

Academy of Nursing, Washington, D.C. (October 5-7, 2017).

10th Annual National League for Nursing/Elsevier Technology Conference, National

League for Nursing, Tampa, FL (October 22-24, 2015).

10th Annual South Eastern Nurse Educator Symposium (SENSES) Conference,

Southern Regional Area Heath Education Center (AHEC), Wrightsville Beach, NC

(October 24-25, 2014).

2013 Hot Issues Conference - Online Teaching-Learning: Policies and Practices for

the Future of Nursing Education, American Association of Colleges of Nursing, St.

Louis, MO (April 11-13, 2013).

Annual Conference, North Carolina Community College Faculty Association,

Raleigh, NC (October 2010).

NLNAC Self-Study Forum, National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission

(NLNAC), Atlanta, GA (April 2010).

2nd Annual Faculty Leadership Conference, National League for Nursing, New

Orleans, LA (January 2009).

National Organization of Associate Degree Nursing Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC

(November 2008).


Raleigh, NC (October 2008).

Charlotte SUN: Simulation User Network conference, Laerdal, Charlotte, NC (April

2008).

Education Summit 2008: Showcasing Nursing Education in North Carolina, North

Carolina Board of Nursing, Chapel Hill, NC (April 7, 2008).


Greensboro, NC (October 2006).

Creative Teaching for Nurse Educators, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

(March 2006).

The Legal Kaleidoscope in Nursing Education, South Regional Education Board on

Collegiate Education for Nursing, Atlanta, GA (December 2004).

9th National Conference for Nurse Educators: Assessing Program Outcomes,

Indianapolis, IN (October 2004).

Skills Path Seminar, The North Carolina Conference for Women, Raleigh, NC

(October 2004).


Greensboro, NC (October 2004).

Workshops/Training

“How to Survive Bullies During Your Early Years as an RN” by Kristi Chunta,

American Nurses Association, Webinar (April 26, 2018)

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“Content, Student, & Instructor: Designing Quality Online Instruction Workshop,”

UNCW Office of e-Learning, Wilmington, NC (February 5, 2018).

“Quality Matters Refresher Workshop,” UNCW Office of e-Learning, Wilmington,

NC (December 8, 2017).

“Course Development Workshop,” UNCW School of Nursing, Wilmington, NC

(December 4, 2017).

“Adobe Spark Training,” UNCW Office of e-Learning, Wilmington, NC (November

8, 2017).

“Mentoring Matters: A Roundtable Discussion,” UNCW School of Nursing,

Wilmington, NC (October 9, 2017).

“Ethics in Nursing Education,” South East Area Health Education Center (SEAHEC),

Wilmington, NC (August 18, 2017).

“Demystifying the Curriculum Map,” National League for Nursing, Washington,

D.C. (June 28-29, 2017).

“Online Teaching Workshop,” UNCW School of Nursing, Wilmington, NC

(February 27, 2017).

“Emotional Intelligence,” sponsored by the Nu Omega Sigma Chapter, Theta Tau

International at the New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC

(September 22, 2015).

“2015 Applied Learning Summer Institute,” UNCW e-Teal and Applied Learning

Teaching Community, Wilmington, NC (July 28-29, 2015).

“ADA Compliance: Creating Accessible Courses and Materials,” UNCW Office of

e-Learning, Wilmington, NC (May 7, 2015).

“The Flipped Approach to Online Teaching and Learning,” Magna Online

Seminars/Flip It Consulting, online (April 22, 2014).

“Building a Community of Scholars,” UNCW College of Health and Human

Services, Wilmington, NC (April 11, 2014).

“Advanced Camtasia Training,” UNCW OeL, Wilmington, NC (March 26, 2014).

“Course Blueprinting,” Academic Partnerships, Wilmington, NC (May 7, 2013).

“Bb Learn New Features Training,” UNCW Office of e-Learning, Wilmington, NC

(July 18, 2012).

“WebEx Training,” UNCW Office of e-Learning, Wilmington, NC (July 12, 2012).

“AACN Strategic Planning and the IOM Report,” American Association of Colleges

of Nursing, online (May 11, 2011).

“NC Summit - IOM Report,” Foundation for Nursing Excellence, Raleigh, NC (April

11, 2011).

“Scholarship of Teaching: Mentoring and Support for Enhancing Competencies as a

Nurse Educator,” UNCW School of Nursing, Wilmington, NC (March 28, 2011).

“Bb Learn: Incorporating Video into Blackboard,” UNCW Office of e-Learning,

Wilmington, NC (March 23, 2011).

“Bb Learn: Managing Students through Grade Center,” UNCW Office of e-Learning,

Wilmington, NC (March 8, 2011).

“An Introduction to Mutual Mentoring,” UNCW School of Nursing, Wilmington, NC

(March 4, 2011).

“Bb Learn: Student Assessment II,” UNCW Office of e-Learning, Wilmington, NC

(March 2, 2011).

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“Bb Learn: Student Assessment I,” UNCW Office of e-Learning, Wilmington, NC


“How to Cheat Online,” UNCW Center for Teaching Excellence, Wilmington, NC


“Bb Learn: Student Engagement II,” UNCW Office of e-Learning, Wilmington, NC


“Bb Learn: Student Engagement I,” UNCW Office of e-Learning, Wilmington, NC

(February 9, 2011).

“Bb Learn: Course Design Evaluation,” UNCW Office of e-Learning, Wilmington,

NC (February 1, 2011).

“Introduction to Web enhanced/Online Instruction with Blackboard Learn,” UNCW

Office of e-Learning, Wilmington, NC (January 26, 2011).

“Understanding the Scope of Practice and Role of the LPN,” North Carolina Board of

Nursing, Raleigh, NC (November, 2010).

“Directors of Nursing Education Orientation and Update,” North Carolina Board of

Nursing, Raleigh, NC (October 8, 2008).

“Laerdal Simulation Training,” Laerdal, Pittsburgh, PA (June 2008).

“Go Team: Building High Performance Teams,” Eastern Regional AHEC

Department of Nursing Education at Onslow Memorial Hospital, Jacksonville, NC

(November 27, 2007).

“Infusing Conceptual Learning into the Classroom,” North Carolina Associate Degree

Nursing Council, Winston-Salem, NC (October 22-23, 2007).

“Applying Adult Learning Principles and Understanding of Student Characteristics

for Student Centered Teaching and Learning,” Eastern Regional AHEC Department

of Nursing Education, Greenville, NC (March 2007).

“Learner Centered Workshop Series,” Lenoir Community College and Duke

University, Kinston, NC (January 2007).

“The NLN Preparation Course for Certification as a Nurse Educator: Patricia

Mahoney, MSN, RN, CNE,” National League for Nursing, New York, NY

(September 2006).

“North Carolina Associate Degree Nursing Council Spring Workshop,” Wrightsville

Beach, NC (April 2006).

“Preparing for the New NCLEX Examination: Donna D. Ignatavicius MS, RN, CM,”

Cape Fear Community College, Wilmington, NC (April 2005).

“Test Construction: Put Your Hard Hat On,” Eastern Regional AHEC Department of

Nursing Education, Greenville, NC (April 2005).

“Teaching Critical Thinking and Clinical Judgement,” Eastern Regional AHEC

Department of Nursing Education, Greenville, NC (March 2004).

“HIV/AIDS Conference,” Eastern Regional AHEC Department of Nursing

Education, Greenville, N. (October 2003).

“North Carolina Nursing Law,” Wilmington, NC. (June 2003).

“Let’s Get the Job Done: Being Assertive Without Being Aggressive,” Wayne

Memorial Hospital, Goldsboro, NC (May 2003).

“Strategies for Promoting Critical Thinking in Nursing Education,” Eastern Regional

AHEC Department of Nursing Education, Greenville, NC (February 2002).

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RESEARCH RELATED

Conferences

25th Annual Research Day - Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health,

Nursing, and Midwifery, Nu Omega Chapter Sigma Theta Tau International and New

Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC (November 17, 2017).

24th Annual Research Day - Serve Locally, Transform Regionally, Lead Globally, Nu

Omega Chapter Sigma Theta Tau International and New Hanover Regional Medical

Center, Wilmington, NC (November 4, 2016).

33rd Annual American Association for the History of Nursing Conference: Nursing

and Health Care History, American Association for the History of Nursing, Chicago,

IL (September 22-24, 2016).

“AAHN General Discussion,” American Association for the History of Nursing,

audio conference (May 25, 2016).

3rd Agnes Dillon Randolph International Nursing History Conference, University of

Virginia School of Nursing, The Eleanor Crowder Bjoring Center for Nursing

Historical Inquiry, Charlottesville, VA (March 11-16, 2016).

23rd Annual Research Day - Serve Locally, Transform Regionally, Lead Globally, Nu

Omega Chapter Sigma Theta Tau International and New Hanover Regional Medical

Center, Wilmington, NC (November 13, 2015).

32nd Annual American Association for the History of Nursing Conference: Nursing

and Health Care History, American Association for the History of Nursing, Dublin,

Ireland (September 17-20, 2015).

31st Annual Conference: Nursing and Health Care History, American Association of

the History of Nursing and University of Connecticut School of Nursing, Hartford,

CT (September 19-21, 2014).

“Grant Writing: Tips and Tactics,” American Association of the History of Nursing,

audio conference (November 6, 2013).

30th Annual Conference: The Art and Rhythm of Nursing through the Years,

American Association of the History of Nursing and Cleveland Clinic's Stanley

Shalom Zielony Institute for Nursing Excellence, Cleveland, OH (September 26-29,

2013).

Advances in Qualitative Methods, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada (June 21,

2013).

“Publishing Nursing History,” American Association for the History of Nursing,

audio conference (April 24, 2013).

21st Annual Research Day - Give Back to Move Forward, Nu Omega Chapter Sigma

Theta Tau International and New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC

(April 19, 2013).

2nd Agnes Dillion Randolph International Nursing History Conference, University of

Virginia School of Nursing, The Eleanor Crowder Bjoring Center for Nursing

Historical Inquiry, and Betta Kappa Chapter Sigma Theta Tau International,

Charlottesville, VA (March 15-16, 2013).

“Talking History,” American Association for the History of Nursing, audio

conference (February 20, 2013).

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20th Annual Research Day - Research and Quality Improvements to Promote Health

in Vulnerable Populations, Nu Omega Chapter Sigma Theta Tau International and

New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC (April 13, 2012).

26th Annual Southern Nursing Research Society conference, New Orleans, LA

(February 22-25, 2012).

19th Annual Research Day - The Promotion of a Welcoming Environment: The

Nurses' Role, Nu Omega Chapter Sigma Theta Tau International and New Hanover

Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC (April 15, 2011).

20th Annual Collaborative Research Day, East Carolina University and Pitt Memorial

Hospital, Greenville, NC (February 25, 2011).

16th Annual Collaborative Research Day: Simulations in Nursing Education: An

Opportunity for Research, East Carolina University School of Nursing in Greenville,

NC (March 2007).

21st Annual Southern Nursing Research Society conference, Galveston, TX (February

2007).

Workshops/Training

“Qualitative Data Analysis Camp,” Research Talk, Wrightsville Beach, NC

(February 2-5, 2015).

“Open Access Journals,” UNCW School of Nursing, Wilmington, NC (March 24,

2014).

“Scientific Writing Workshop with Elizabeth Tournquist,” UNCW School of

Nursing, Wilmington, NC (October 7, 2013).

“Academic and Practice Resources to Boost your Professional Career,” UNCW

School of Nursing, Nu Omega Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International, Wilmington,

NC (September 17, 2013).

“Writing for Publication,” UNC-CH School of Nursing, Chapel Hill, NC (January 11,

2013).

“Oral History Training,” Carolina College of Health Sciences, Charlotte, NC

(September 28, 2012).

“Nursing Journal Impact Factor,” UNCW School of Nursing, Wilmington, NC

(November 7, 2011).

ACADEMIC SERVICE

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA WILMINGTON

University

Faculty Leader, UNCW Small Group Meeting with freshman students at

Convocation, August 2016

Member, UNCW Faculty Commons (Christian Faculty Organization), 2014 to

present

Committee Member, UNCW Blackboard Advisory Board, August 2013 to July

2015

Contributor for General Education Assessment Process, Written Communication

(contributed NSG 415 student papers for assessment), Fall 2012

Committee Member, UNCW IT Committee, August 2011 to July 2015

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Evaluator for General Education Assessment Process, Information Literacy,

Spring and Summer 2011

College of Health and Human Services (CHHS)

Committee Member, UNCW CHHS Global Education Facilitation Taskforce,

appointed, September 2017 to February 2018

Committee Member, UNCW CHHS Curriculum Committee, elected, August 2016

to July 2018

Committee Member, UNCW CHHS School of Nursing Director Search, August

2013 to November 2014

Co-Champion, UNCW CHHS Military Community Strategic Initiative Team,

December 2012 to September 2013

Committee Member, UNCW CHHS Facilities Task Force, October 2012 to May

2013

School of Nursing (SON)

Member, UNCW SON Director’s Leadership Council, appointed, August 2017 to

July 2019

Committee Member, UNCW SON International Study Abroad Committee, elected,

August 2017 to July 2019

Chair, UNCW SON Undergraduate Council, elected, August 2017 to July 2019

Committee Member, UNCW SON MSN-NE Program Committee, August 2018 to

present

Committee Member, UNCW SON Graduate Council, August 2018 to present

Committee Chair, UNCW SON RN-BSN Curriculum Committee, August 2015 to

July 2018

Committee Chair, UNCW SON Lecturer Faculty Search Committee, May 2015 to

July 2015

Committee Member, UNCW SON RN-BSN Faculty Search Committee, February

2014 to May 2014

Committee Member, UNCW SON Curriculum Committee, August 2013 to July

2018

Committee Member, UNCW SON RN-BSN Admission and Progression

Committee, August 2012 to July 2014

Committee Member, UNCW SON RN-BSN Faculty Search Committee, September

2012 to December 2012

Committee Member, UNCW SON Foundations/Adult Health/Maternal Child

Faculty Search, February 2012 to May 2012

Committee Member, UNCW SON Test Review Committee, August 2012 to July

2013

Committee Member, UNCW SON Program Evaluation Committee, August 2011 to

July 2013

Committee Member, UNCW SON RN-BSN Program Committee, January 2011 to

present

Committee Member, UNCW SON Undergraduate Council, January 2011 to present

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COASTAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

College

Committee Chair, Faculty Assembly Member Welfare Committee, 2008, 2009, and

2010

Committee Member, Associate Degree Nursing Faculty Search Committee, 2009

Committee Member, Faculty Assembly Member Welfare Committee, 2007

Committee Member, Faculty Assembly Professional Development Committee, 2005

and 2006

Committee Member, Associate Degree Nursing Faculty Search Committee, 2005

Committee Member, Psychology Faculty Search Committee, 2005

Committee Member, Faculty Assembly Bylaws Committee, 2004

Chair, Pinning Ceremony Committee, 2002 and 2003

Department

Co-Advisor, Coastal Carolina Community College Association of Nursing Students,

January 2001 to August 2008

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Committee Chair, American Association for the History of Nursing Membership

Taskforce (January 2017 to September 2018)

Director/Chair, American Association for the History of Nursing Bylaws and

Policies Committee, elected (September 2016 to September 2018)

Committee Chair, Leadership Succession Committee, Sigma Theta Tau

International, Nu Omega Chapter, elected (July 2016 to July 2018)

Reviewer, Kearney-Nunnery, R. (2016). Advancing your career: Concepts of

professional nursing (6th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis Company. ISBN: 978-0-

8036-4203-4

Committee Chair, Sigma Theta Tau International, Nu Omega Chapter Research Day

(2015, 2016, 2017)

Committee Member, American Association for the History of Nursing

Communications Committee (October 2014 to September 2016)

Committee Member, American Association for the History of Nursing Abstract

Review Committee (October 2013 to September 2017)

Member Ambassador, Sigma Theta Tau International, Nu Omega Chapter (August

2014 to July 2016)

Peer-Reviewer, Journal of Nursing Education (November 2107 to present)

Peer-Reviewer, Nursing Forum (June 2013 to present)

COMMUNITY SERVICE RELATED TO PROFESSIONAL CAREER Volunteer, Nu Omega Sigma Theta Tau International Sock Drive, Wilmington, NC

(Spring 2016) Collected socks and delivered socks to Burgaw’s Safe Haven House.

Volunteer, The C.A.R.E. Project Annual Gala Fundraiser, Wilmington, NC

(September 26, 2015) Assisted in clearing tables at the Gala to ensure guests’

comfort.

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Program Co-coordinator, Burgaw United Methodist Church - Health Workshop,

Burgaw, NC (April 2015) Assisted in determining health topic (water and summer

safety), advertising, and teaching the workshop.

Volunteer, Blood Pressure Screening, Pender County Christian Services, Burgaw NC

(October 26, 2014) Assessed blood pressure of patrons as requested.

Guest Speaker/Developer for Healthy Body and Body Image Workshop, West

Pender Middle School Health Center, Burgaw, NC (April 1, 2013 to May 21, 2014)

Consulted with the nurse and nurse practitioner of the health center to determine

student health teaching needs, developed the workshop activities, and the

implemented the 2-day workshop with a fellow faculty member.

Panelist, 2014 Big Read's Event: Vietnam Nurses, Wilmington, NC (March 12,

2014) Provided comments and answered questions related to the historical nursing

context and professional identity and role development of the nurses within the video.

Member, Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 5K Race and Fundraising CHHS Team

(September 2013 to October 2013) Assisted in fundraising and participated in the race

as part of the CHHS team.

Coastal Carolina Community College Nursing Program Representative, Lejeune

High School Health Fair, Camp Lejeune, NC (April 22, 2005) Discussed nursing as a

professional career for high school students.

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