CURRICULUM VITA
Kim Alexander Noble, Ph.D., RN, CPAN 508 Tennis Avenue One University Place
Ambler, PA 19002 Chester, PA 19013
215-646-6309 (H) 610-499-4237 (W)
[email protected] [email protected]
EDUCATION
Date Degree Institution Area of concentration
2006 Ph.D. Temple University Physiology
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1997 MSN Widener University Burn, Emergency & Trauma
Chester, Pennsylvania Critical Care
1993 BSN Penn State University Nursing
Abington, Pennsylvania
1979 Diploma Roxborough Memorial SON Diploma Nursing
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Dates Position Area of specialization
2010– present Assistant Professor Pathophysiology
School of Nursing Pharmacology
Widener University
Chester, Pennsylvania
1999 – 2010 Assistant Professor Pathophysiology
Department of Nursing Pharmacology
Temple University RN-BSN Program
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1997 – 1999 Education/Quality Management Specialist ACLS/BLS
Jeanes Hospital Student Orientation
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Staff Development
1990 – present Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse PeriAnesthesia
Jeanes Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1988 – 1990 Per-Diem & Agency Staff Nurse PeriAnesthesia
Abington; Albert Einstein; Doylestown; ICU/CCU
Grandview; Allegheny University; Telemetry
Norristown Sacred heart & North Penn Hospitals
Pennsylvania
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1987 – 1988 Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse PeriAnesthesia
Albert Einstein Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1983 – 1987 Staff Nurse PeriAnesthesia
Roxborough Memorial Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1981 – 1983 Staff Nurse ICU/CCU
Montgomery Hospital
Norristown, Pennsylvania
1979 – 1981 Staff Nurse ICU/CCU
Roxborough Memorial Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS
Nursing License # Pennsylvania RN-231929L
1990-present CPAN Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse #9000151010
1980-present ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
1977-present BLS Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification
1987-1990 CCRN Certified Critical Care Nurse
HONORS & AWARDS
April, 2012 American Society of PeriAnesthesia President’s Certificate of
Appreciation.
April, 2011 American Society of PeriAnesthesia President’s Certificate of
Appreciation.
April, 2010 American Society of PeriAnesthesia President’s Certificate of
Appreciation.
April, 2009 American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nursing Shining Star Award
and President’s Certificate of Appreciation.
April, 2008 American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nursing Shining Star Award
and President’s Certificate of Appreciation.
October, 2007 Honorary Membership Award for Distinguished Service to
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Pennsylvania Association of PeriAnesthesia Nursing (PAPAN)
May, 2007 Excellence in Teaching Award; College of Health Professions;
Temple University
April, 2007 American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nursing Shining Star Award
October, 2004 Outstanding Achievement Award for Distinguished Service to
Pennsylvania Association of PeriAnesthesia Nursing (PAPAN)
May, 1993 Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society, Eta Beta
Chapter
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
THESIS/DISSERTATION
2006 The Effect of the NePPHRO Program on the Learning of Students of
Physiology Who Exhibit Variation in Cognitive Style Doctoral dissertation.
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA (AAT #3233462)
DISSERTATION ACTIVITIES
In progress:
Galczyk, Karlynne: Topic under discussion; Dissertation committee member, currently
on Medical Leave of Absence; Tentative Proposal Defense yet undetermined.
Wiolemate-Stec, Mary: “The development of clinical reasoning through pattern
recognition in senior prelicensure baccalaureate nursing students” Dissertation committee
reader, Final Defense scheduled for 2/17/14.
Davis, Kimberly: Pain Medication Strategy on Pain management and Comfort Scores in
Patients Having Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy. Dissertation committee
member; successful proposal defense 1/22/10; current has LOA Drexel University,
Phila., PA.
Completed:
Barnes, Hilary: The Study of Nurse Practitioner Role Transition Through Examination of
the Specific Relationships of Desire for Feedback, Desire for Control, and the Years of
Prior Registered Nurse Experience. Dissertation committee reader, Successful Final
Defense 12/13.
Verenna, Anne Marie: Investigations of Anatomical Variations of the Thorax and Heart,
and the Anatomical Knowledge for First Year Medical, Dental and Podiatry Students.
Dissertation committee member; Successful Final Defense 4/26/13.
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Kurcirka, Brenda: Interactions with students with suspected or actual mental health
issues: Utilizing a grounded theory approach. Dissertation committee reader, dissertation
successfully defended 4/1/2013.
Zaccardi, Joan: The Effect of Pelvic Muscle Re-Education on Comfort in Women Having
Surgery for Incontence. Dissertation committee member; dissertation successfully
defended 12/8/2008.
RESEARCH and GRANTS
August, 2012 Training Grant from American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses
(ASPAN) for $1,550.00 Completed the Joanna Briggs
Comprehensive Systematic Literature Review Training in San
Francisco, CA.
July, 2012 Recipient of a Widener University Provost Grant of $1,000.00 for
the following IRB approved research study: “The Educational
Impact of Tailored Strategies for Nursing Students with Variation in
Field Preference: A Pilot Study” data collection AY 2-12-2013
February, 2012 Performance and Lecture Series Mini Grant for Future Leaders
Army Nurse Corps (FLANC) trip to Walter Reed Hospital and
National Institute of Health
April, 2008 Research Incentive Grant Pennsylvania Association of
PeriAnesthesia Nursing (PAPAN) for FIPAN Project ($1,000)
April, 2004 Technology Grant for the purchase of SimBaby for the Department
of Nursing Learning Resource Center, Temple University
($28,000).
April, 2003 Technology Grant for the purchase of SimMan for the Department
of Nursing Learning Resource Center, Temple University
Technology Grant ($34,000).
EDITORIAL ACTIVITIES
2005 to present Editorial Board Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing (JOPAN)
2007 to present Reviewer for annual Mary Hanna Awards, JOPAN
PUBLICATIONS
Refereed
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Noble, K. A. (2012). An Introduction to the ASPAN Obstructive Sleep Apnea in the
Adult Patient Evidence-Based Practice Recommendation. Journal of
PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 27(5), 308.
ASPAN OSA-PR Strategic Work Team (2012). The ASPAN Obstructive Sleep Apnea
in the Adult Patient Evidence-Based Practice Recommendation. Noble, K. A.
ASPAN OSA-PR SWT Leader; Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 27(5), 309-
315.
Noble, K. A. (2010). Traumatic Brain Injury and Increased Intracranial Pressure.
Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 24(4), 242-250.
Hooper, V. D., Chard, R., Clifford, T., Fetzer, S., Fossum, S., Godden, B., Martinez,
E. A., Noble, K., O’Brien, D., Odon-Forren, J., Peterson, C. & Ross, J. (2009).
ASPAN’s evidence-based practice guideline for the promotion of
perioperative normothermia. Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 24(5), 271-287.
Dillon, P., Noble, K. & Kaplan, L. (2009). Simulations as a means to foster
collaborative interdisciplinary education. Nursing Education Perspectives, 30 (2):
87-90.
Noble, K. A., Miller, S. M. & Heckman, J. (2008) The Cognitive Style of
Nursing Students: Educational Implications for Teaching and Learning. Journal
of Nursing Education, 47(6), 245-53.
Noble, K. A. (2006). Comorbid disorders and the surgical patient. OR Insider; A
Supplement to Nursing Management, November 2006, pp. 8-10.
Noble, K. A. (2003) Name that tube. Nursing 2003, 33(3), p. 56-NO63.
Refereed in press
Noble, K. A. Local Anesthesia Toxicity & Lipid Rescue, Journal of
PeriAnesthesia Nursing, October, 2014.
Invited in press
Noble, K. A. & Pasero, C. Pathophysiology cornet: Opioid-induced ventilatory
impairment (OIVI), Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, April, 2014.
Shick, L. & Windel, P. E. (2014). IN PRESS: PeriAnesthesia Nursing CORE
Curriculum: Preprocedure, Phase I and Phase II PACU Nursing, 3nd
ed., Chapter
20: Fluid and Electrolyte & Acid Base Balance; Chapter 35: Care of the
Genitourologic Surgery Patient and Chapter 46: Care of the Bariatric Surgery
Patient.
Invited
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Stannard, D. & Krenzischeck, D. eds.; (2011). Chapter 8: Fluid & Electrolyte; Acid
Base Balance, in PeriAnesthesia Nursing Care: A Bedside Guide to Safe Recovery
Elseviere
Porth, C. M. (2011). Chapter. 8: Fluid & Electrolyte and Acid Base; Chapter 35:
Disorders of Somatosensory Function and Pain in Essentials of Pathophysiology:
Concepts of Altered Health States, 3rd
ed., Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams
& Wilkins.
Shick, L. & Windel, P. E. (2010). PeriAnesthesia Nursing CORE Curriculum:
Preprocedure, Phase I and Phase II PACU Nursing, 2nd
ed., Chapter 20: Fluid
and Electrolyte & Acid Base Balance; Chapter 35: Care of the Genitourologic
Surgery Patient and Chapter 46: Care of the Bariatric Surgery Patient.
Invited to review Chapters 8-16 in Drain (1994). PeriAnesthesia Nursing: A Critical
Care Approach 4th
ed., St. Louis, MO: Saunders.
Invited as a Post Publication Reviewer for the Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing Mary
Hanna Memorial Journalism Award, February, 2006-2008.
Invited to review Cell Biology, Tissue Adaptation & Injury, Inflammation & Immune
chapters by Lippincott for the Porth, C.M. (2004). Essentials of Pathophysiology.
Non-Refereed in press
Noble, K. A. & Pasero, C. (2014). Opioid-Induced Ventilatory Impairment (OIVI), Journal of
PeriAnesthesia Nursing.
Non-refereed
Noble, K. A. (2013). Pathophysiology Corner: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Life With
Hot Sauce! Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 28(2), 102-06.
Noble, K. A. (2012). Pathophysiology Corner: Brain Gain: Adolescent Use of Stimulants for
Achievement, Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 27(6), 415-419.
Noble, K. A. (2012). Pathophysiology Corner: Fibromyalgia & Surgery, Journal of
PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 27(4), 278-282.
Noble, K. A. (2012). Pathophysiology Corner: OSA and CAD: Are They Connected? Journal of
PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 27(2), 118-122.
Noble, K. A. (2011). Pathophysiology Corner: Acute Coronary Syndrome: Evidence Based
Practice in Action. Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 26(4), 284-289.
Noble, K. A. (2011). Pathophysiology Corner: Rheumatoid Arthritis: Immune
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Surveillance Gone Wild? Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 26(2), 110-115.
Noble, K. A. (2009). Pathophysiology Corner: The ABC’s of Arterial Blood Gasses.
Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 24(6), 401-405.
Noble, K. A. (2009). Pathophysiology Corner: Hyponatremia: When it Rains, It
Pours! Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 24(2), 124-27.
Noble, K. A. (2008). Pathophysiology Corner: : The Obesity Epidemic: The Impact
of Obesity on the PeriAnesthesia Patient. Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing,
23(6), 418-25.
Noble, K. A. (2008). Pathophysiology Corner: The Patient with Fluid Imbalance: A
Bridge over Troubled Water. Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 23(4), 267-72.
Noble, K. A. (2008). Pathophysiology Corner: The Asthmatic PACU Patient
“Squeaks” By. Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 23(2), 125-32.
Noble, K. A. (2007). Pathophysiology Corner: When the Little Engine That Could
Just Can’t Anymore: Nursing Fatigue. Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 22(3).
Noble, K. A. (2007). Pathophysiology Corner: Physically Powerful Can Be
Hazardous: Negative Pressure Pulmonary Edema. Journal of PeriAnesthesia
Nursing, 22(2).
Noble, K. A. (2007). Pathophysiology Corner: Pathophysiology Corner: With CAD
Faster is Never Better, Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 22(1).
Noble, K. A. (2006). Pathophysiology Corner: Pathophysiology Corner: Stop the
Spinning World: Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting, Journal of
PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 21(6).
Noble, K. A. (2006). Pathophysiology Corner: What a Pain!, Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing,
21(5), pp. 353-356 .
Noble, K. A. (2006). Pathophysiology Corner: Chill Can Kill, Journal of PeriAnesthesia
Nursing, 21(3), pp. 204-207.
Noble, K. A. (2006). Pathophysiology Corner: Thyroid Crisis, Journal of PeriAnesthesia
Nursing, 21(2), pp. 119-125.
Noble, K. A. (2006) Pathophysiology Corner: Stroke is no Joke, Journal of PeriAnesthesia
Nursing, 21(1), pp.53-56.
Noble, K. A. (2005) Pathophysiology Corner: The Patient with a Latex Allergy, Journal of
PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 20(4), pp. 285-288.
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Noble, K. A. (2005) Pathophysiology Corner: Critically Ill Obstetric Patient, Journal of
PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 20(3), pp. 211-214.
Noble, K. A. (2005) Pathophysiology Corner: Inflammation II, Journal of PeriAnesthesia
Nursing, 20(2), pp. 135-140.
Noble, K. A. (2005) Pathophysiology Corner: Inflammation, Journal of PeriAnesthesia
Nursing, 20(1), pp. 56-58.
Noble, K. A. (1999) Acid base interpretation; putting the puzzle together, Advance for Nurses
1(6), pp. 10.
Noble, K. A. (1999) Post anesthesia care unit: ensuring a safe experience. Advance for Nurses
1(5), pp. 11-13.
Noble, K. A. (1999) Panel Member for Questions and Answer Advance directives: what role
should a nurse play, Advance for Nurses 1(1) pp. 5.
PRESENTATIONS (past 6 years only)
March 22nd
, 2014 “Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Physiologic Perfect Storm”; “The Physiology of
ETCO2: Too Much is a Killer”; “Neither Puffer nor Bloater: Asthma & Reactive Airway
Disorders”; “Now We’re Pumping! Myocardial Physiology in Action”; “When the Get-Up-
And-Go-Is-Gone: Fatigue in PeriAnesthesia Nursing”; “Obesity in the 21st Century: Its Weigh
Out!” and “The Sleepy Bladder & Postoperative Urinary Retention” Winter Seminar speaker
sponsored by the South Central Pennsylvania PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association (SCAPAN)
York, PA. State
February 22nd
, 2014 “Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Physiologic Perfect Storm”; “The Good, The
Bad and the Ugly of Perioperative Beta Blockade”; “Acute Coronary Syndrome: The
Perianesthetic Patient with Chest Pain”; “Neither Puffer nor Bloater: Asthma & Reactive Airway
Disorders”; “SEPSIS: Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome” and “Sowing the Seeds of
Nursing Future: The Research Revolution & EBP in Bedside Practice” Winter Seminar speaker
sponsored by PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association of California (PANAC) in Visalia, CA.
National
February 8th
, 2014 “Excellence in Nursing Practice Through Research, EBP and the
Application to Bedside Patient Care” 8-hour Research Day sponsored by the Chesapeake Bay
Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (CBSPAN) in Baltimore, MD. National
November 16th
, 2013 “Refreshing Your Practice" American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses
Association sponsored presentation sponsored by Pennsylvania Association of PeriAnesthesia
Nurses (PAPAN) in Altoona, PA. National
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October 16th
– 20th
, 2013 Invited Presenter: “The Joanna Briggs Institute & Research Power:
ASPAN’s Research Vision” and “The Joanna Briggs Institute; EBP & ASPAN: A Research
Design and JBI Tool Review”. Invited as ASPAN Director for Research and Primary Author of
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Practice Recommendation (OSA-PR) to provide a mentored experience
with literature review and application of the ASPAN JBI-based Review tool for the addition of
empirical evidence and clarification of the OSA-PR for the 2015-2017 Standards and Guidelines
for the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association (ASPAN) in Batesville, Indiana.
National
October 5th
& 6th
, 2013 The Pennsylvania Association of Perianesthesia Nurses PAPAN PRIDE
XXII: Williamsport PAPAN PRIDE Annual Conference “Bellows, Blebs and Blow-Hards:
Pulmonary Assessment for the Perianesthesia Patient” Williamsport, PA. National
September 21st, 2013 “Care of the Perianesthesia Patient with Renal Disease: A Dangerous
Journey” International Conference for Perianesthesia Nursing (ICPAN) Conference invited
presenter, Dublin Ireland, International
September 7th
, 2013 The Joanna Briggs Institute & Research POWER: ASPAN’s Research
Vision, Invited speaker at the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) Leadership
Development Workshop: “Leadership: Winning with Power, Practice & Purpose, Kansas City,
MO. National
July 27th
, 2013 “PeriAnesthesia Certification Review" American Society of PeriAnesthesia
Nurses Association sponsored presentation sponsored by Missouri PeriAnesthesia Nurses
Association (MOPANA) in Springfield, MO. National
June 1st, 2013 “Malignant Hyperthermia: It’s hot, hot, HOT!” and “Sowing the Seeds of Nursing
Future: The Research Revolution & EBP in Bedside Practice” Keynote speaker for 3rd
Annual
Perioperative Education and Vendor Fair AORN NCWV & WVSPAN; Morgantown, WV.
National
May 10th
, 2013 5th
“Sowing the Seeds of Nursing’s Future: The Research Revolution & EBP in
Bedside Practice” Keynote speaker for Annual Christine Cameron Symposium on Evidence-
Based Practice and Quality Care Keynote speaker; Boston, MA. National
April 30th
to April 19th
, 2013 “Pharmacokinetics and Analgesia and Anti-inflammatory Agents”
School of Physical Therapy; first year students; Widener University, Chester, PA. Local
April 13th
to April 19th
, 2013 The American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association 31st
National Conference, Chicago, IL. Presentation: “Immune Misfire: Immune Mediated
Inflammatory Disorders”. National
March 9th
, 2013 South Carolina Association of Perianesthesia Nurses (SCAPAN) spring
Conference “Acute Coronary Syndrome: The Perianesthetic Patient with Chest pain”;
“Navigating the Hemostasis Highway: Speeding up and Slowing Down Clotting”; “Immune
Misfire: Autoimmunity and Immune Mediated Inflammatory Diseases (IMID)”; “Hyponatremia:
What, Why & Who is at Risk?”; “Neither Puffer nor Bloater: Asthma & Reactive Airway
Disorders”; and “Anesthetic Agent Review” Columbia, SC. National
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February 23rd
, 2013 “PeriAnesthesia Certification Review" American Society of
PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association sponsored presentation at University of Pennsylvania,
Philadelphia, PA National
February 16th
, 2013 "PeriAnesthesia Certification Review" American Society of PeriAnesthesia
Nurses Association sponsored presentation at Johns Hopkins University Health System,
Baltimore, MD National
January 19th
, 2013 “Immune Misfire: Immune Mediated Inflammatory Disorders.” The Eastern
Pennsylvania Nurses Association (EPPANA) Einstein Medical Center-Montgomery, Norristown,
PA. Local
November, 3rd
, 2012 "PeriAnesthesia Certification Review" American Society of
PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association sponsored presentation in Visalia, CA National
October 13th
, 2012 The Pennsylvania Association of Perianesthesia Nurses (PAPAN) PRIDE
XXI: The Three Rivers Point to PRIDE Education Annual Conference “Acute Coronary
Syndrome: The Perianesthesia Patient with Chest Pain” Pittsburgh, PA. National
October 12th
, 2012 The Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine poster presentation ASPAN’s
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Practice Recommendation (OSA-PR) presented at SASM annual
conference in Washington, D. C National
September 15th
, 2012 Arizona Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (AzSPAN) Fall State
Conference at Biosphere 2 in Tucson, AZ; Topics included: “Anesthetic Review”;
“PeriAnesthesia Emergencies”; “The Good, The Bad and the Ugly of Periopreative Beta
Blockade”; “A Bountiful Harvest: The EBP Process: Research from paper to the Bedside”;
“Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Physiologic Perfect Storm” and “When the Get-Up-And-Go-Is-
Gone: Fatigue in PeriAnesthesia Nursing”. National
September 14th
, 2012 “Graying Gracefully: The Effects of Aging & Drugs on Sexuality”
Sexuality and Aging Consortium, Widener University Chester PA. Local
September 7th
-9th
, 2012 “Evidence Based Practice & Clinical Practice: Building Blocks for
Excellence in PeriAnesthesia Patient Safety & Patient Outcomes” American Society of
PeriAnesthesia Nursing (ASPAN) Annual Component Development Workshop St. Louis, MO
National
July 14th
, 2012 “Foundations in PeriAnesthesia Nursing” The American Society of
PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association sponsored presentation in Fullerton, CA. National
May 18th
, 2012 UPMC 7th
Annual Clinical Research Forum: Generating New Knowledge and
Innovation through Nurse-Driven Research as the keynote speaker: “Sowing the Seeds of
Nursing’s Future: EBP into Practice”. State
April 14th
to April 20th
, 2012 The American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association 31st
National Conference, Orlando, FL; Topics included: “OSA Practice Recommendation
Development: The Work of Many ASPAN Hands for Safe Patient Outcomes”; “Acute Coronary
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Syndrome: The PeriAnesthesia patient with Chest pain”; “A Bountiful Harvest: Grassroots EBP
Program & Success Stories”. National
March, 11th
, 2012 "PeriAnesthesia Certification Review" American Society of PeriAnesthesia
Nurses Association sponsored presentation in Pittsburgh, PA. National
March, 3rd
, 2012 Presenting: “Insulin Resistance, Diabetes and Glycemic Control of the
Perioperative Patient”, “The PeriAnesthesia Patient with Renal Disease: A Dangerous Journey” ,
“The Quick and Dirty of Evidence Based practice and SCAPAN Research Revolution", “The
Good, The Bad & The Ugly of Perioperative Beta Blockade”, “Fatigue in PeriAnesthesia
Nursing” and “Obstructive Sleep Apnea: The Physiologic Perfect Storm”. South Carolina
Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (SCAPAN) State Conference in Lexington, SC. National
February, 25th
& 26th
, 2012 Presenting: “Malignant Hyperthermia: It’s Hot, Hot, HOT!”,
“Obstructive Sleep Apnea: The Physiologic Perfect Storm”, “The ASPAN Obstructive Sleep
Apnea Practice Recommendation”, “The MSPAN Research Revolution", “The PeriAnesthesia
Patient with Renal Disease: A Dangerous Journey”, “Pre-Anesthetic Assessment”, “An
Anesthetic Review” and “ PeriAnesthesia Emergencies”. Mississippi Association of
PeriAnesthesia Nurses (MSPAN) State Seminar in Clinton, MS. National
February, 11th
, 2012 "PeriAnesthesia Certification Review" American Society of
PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association sponsored presentation in Cape May, NJ. National
January 22nd
, 2012 “Brain Gain: Stimulant Use on College Campuses for Academic
Advantage” Widener University Student Nurses’ Association (WUSNA) spring, 2012
presentation program. Chester, PA Local
December, 10th
, 2011 "PeriAnesthesia Certification Review" American Society of
PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association sponsored presentation in Philadelphia, PA. National
November 12th
, 2011 Kentucky Society of PeriAnesthesia Nursing sponsored presentations:
“Malignant Hyperthermia: It is Hot, Hot, HOT!!”, “Myocardial Physiology in Action: Now
We’re Pumping!”, “Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Physiologic Perfect Storm:, “Grassroots EBP
Program: Research in Your Backyard”, “ASPAN’s Obstructive Sleep Apnea Practice
Recommendation”, “KSPAN’s Research Revolution” Lexington, KY. National
October 15th
-16th
, 2011 “Obesity in the 21st Century: It’s Weigh Out” The Pennsylvania
Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses Annual Conference: PAPAN PRIDE XX: PeriAnesthesia
Nursing Through the Years; Lancaster, PA. Local
October 6nd
– 9th
, 2011 Invited as Director of Research and Primary Author of Obstructive
Sleep Apnea Practice Recommendation (OSA-PR) to present at the biannual Standards and
Guidelines Revision for the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association (ASPAN)
in Batesville, Indiana. National
October 2nd
-5th
, 2011 International PeriAnesthesia Nursing Conference invited presenter “Now
We’re Pumping: The Physiology Behind Myocardial Performance” Toronto, Canada.
International
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September 24th
, 2011 “PeriAnesthesia Nursing: A System-Based Review of Pathophysiology”
The American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association sponsored presentation in
Indianapolis, IN. National
September 9th
-11th
, 2011 The American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association
Component Development Institute sponsored presentation “Providing Safe Harbor: Standards &
Guidelines and EBP” in Philadelphia, PA. National
April 30th
, 2011 "Neurologic Assessment in the PeriAnesthesia Patient" & “A Roundtable
Discussion of PeriAnesthesia Problems with Leading Experts” Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical
Center Lebanon, NH. National
April 3rd
to April 8th
, 2011 The American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association 30th
National Conference, Seattle, WA. Topics included: “The Forrest or the Trees: The Influence of
Cognitive Style on Learning”; “Grassroots EBP Program is Ready for Harvest” Preconference
offering; “Obesity in the 21st Century: It’s Weigh Out”; Post-conference offering “Malignant
Hyperthermia: It’s Hot, Hot, HOT!” National
March 12th
, 2011 "PeriAnesthesia Certification Review" American Society of PeriAnesthesia
Nurses Association sponsored presentation in Winston/Salem, NC. National
February 19th
, 2011 “Now We’re Pumping: The Physiology Behind Myocardial Performance.”
The Eastern Pennsylvania Nurses Association (EPPANA) Montgomery Hospital, Norristown,
PA. Local
November 13th
, 2010 “A PeriAnesthesia Potpourri” Kentucky Society of PeriAnesthesia
Nursing sponsored presentations: “Shock: A Recipe for Trouble in the PeriAnesthesia Patient;
Navigating the Hemostasis Highway: Speeding up and Slowing Down Clotting; Insulin
Resistance, Diabetes and Glycemic Control in the Perioperative Patient; An Application of
Evidence Based Practice: Fatigue in PeriAnesthesia Nursing; The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
of Perioperative Beta Blockade; and The Skinny on Bariatric Surgery” Lexington, KY. National
November 6th
, 2010 “PeriAnesthesia Nursing: A System-Based Review of Pathophysiology”
The American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association sponsored presentation in Oak
Brook, IL. National
October 23rd
, 2010 "PeriAnesthesia Certification Review" American Society of PeriAnesthesia
Nurses Association sponsored presentation in Altoona, PA. Local
October 9th
, 2010 "PeriAnesthesia Certification Review" American Society of PeriAnesthesia
Nurses Association sponsored presentation in Eugene, OR. National
October 1st – 3
rd, 2010 “ 12
th Annual Retreat in the Rockies” Rocky Mountain PeriAnesthesia
Nurses Association sponsored presentations: “The Application of Evidence Based Practice to
Practice; Hyponatremia: What, Why and Who is at Risk?; The Skinny on Bariatric Surgery; Hot
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Topics Panel Member; and Navigating the Hemostasis Highway: Speeding up and Slowing
Down Clotting” Winter Park, CO. National
September 25th
, 2010 “PeriAnesthesia Nursing: A System-Based Review of Pathophysiology”
The American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association sponsored presentation in
Elmsford, NY. National
September 8th
, 2010 “PeriAnesthesia Nursing: A System-Based Review of Pathophysiology”
The American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association sponsored presentation in Greeley,
CO. National
June 26th
, 2010 “Those Dreaded P’s: Physiology, Pathophysiology & Pharmacology” The New
England Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (NEAPAN) sponsored presentation in
Willoughby, OH. National
June 5th
, 2010 “A PeriAnesthesia Potpourri” The North Carolina PeriAnesthesia Nurses
(NCPAN) sponsored presentation in Asheville, NC National
April 17th
to April 22nd
, 2010 The American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association 29th
National Conference, New Orleans, LA. Topics included: “Review CV Physiology,
Pathophysiology & Pharmacology” & “Review Respiratory Physiology, Pathophysiology &
Pharmacology” Preconference offering; & “Navigating the Hemostasis Highway”; Augmenting
Myocardial Performance”; Bungle in the Bayou: An EBP Solution to a Difficult Situation Parts I
& II”. National
March 20th
, 2010 "PeriAnesthesia Certification Review" American Society of PeriAnesthesia
Nurses Association sponsored presentation in Lebanon, NH. National
February 6th
, 2010 “PeriAnesthesia Nursing: A System-Based Review of Pathophysiology” The
American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association sponsored presentation in Greeley, CO.
National
January 15th
, 2010 “PeriAnesthesia Nursing: A System-Based Review of Pathophysiology” The
American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association sponsored presentation in Tucson, AZ.
National
January 9th
, 2010 “PeriAnesthesia Nursing: A System-Based Review of Pathophysiology” The
American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association sponsored presentation in Albuquerque,
NM. National
October 22nd
– 25th
, 2009 Invited to represent Evidence Based Practice Committee and
participate in the byannual Standards and Guidelines Revision for the American Society of
PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association (ASPAN) in Batesville, Indiana. National
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October 18th
, 2009 “Evidence Based Practice in Action: Fatigue in PeriAnesthesia Nursing &
ASPAN’s Grassroots EBP Program” Distinguished Speaker at the Sigma Theta Tau Annual Tri-
State Consortium Brunch. Philadelphia, PA. Local
October 17th
, 2009 “Navigating the Hemostasis Highway: Speeding Up and Slowing Down
Clotting” The Eastern Pennsylvania Nurses Association (EPPANA) Jeanes Hospital,
Philadelphia, PA. Local
October 3rd
, 2009 “Foundations in PeriAnesthesia Nursing” The American Society of
PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association sponsored presentation in Tacoma, WA. National
September 19th
, 2009 “PeriAnesthesia Nursing: A System-Based Review of Pathophysiology”
The American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association sponsored presentation in
Binghamton, NY. National
May 30th
, 2009 “PeriAnesthesia Nursing: A System-Based Review of Pathophysiology” The
American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association sponsored presentation in Springfield,
IL. National
May 16th
, 2009 “Those Dreaded P’s: Physiology, Pathophysiology & Pharmacology” The South
Central Pennsylvania Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (SCPAPAN) sponsored presentation
in York PA. National
April 24th
, 2009 Keynote speaker “The Application of Evidence Based Practice” Fatigue in
PeriAnesthesia Nursing” Clinical Research Forum: Healing Through Evidence and Research
sponsored by University of Pittsburg Medical Center St. Margaret’s Campus, Pittsburg, PA.
National
April 19th
to April 23rd
, 2009 The American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association 28th
National Conference, Washington, DC. Topics included: “Sepsis: Systemic Inflammatory
Response Syndrome”; “Intermediate Gardening: Care & Feeding of a Grassroots EBP Program”;
EBP Committee reports to the Preconference Board of Directors & ASPAN Representative
Assembly. National
April 4th
, 2009 “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Perioperative Beta Blockade” Sponsored by
The Mid-Eastern PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association (MEAPAN) Lehigh Valley Hospital,
Allentown, PA. Local
March 28th
, 2009 “Those Dreaded P’s: Physiology, Pathophysiology & Pharmacology” The
Minnesota-Dakotas Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association (MNDAKSPAN) sponsored
presentation in Eagen, MN. National
March 14th
, 2009 “PeriAnesthesia Nursing: A System-Based Review of Pathophysiology” The
American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association co-sponsored presentation in Asheville,
NC. National
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February 28th
, 2009 “Foundations of PeriAnesthesia Nursing Practice” The American Society
of PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association sponsored presentation in Denver, CO. National
January 10th
, 2009 “PeriAnesthesia Nursing: A System-Based Review of Pathophysiology” The
American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association sponsored presentation at Ontario, CA.
National
December 12th
& 13th
, 2008 2008 Nurse Educator Advisory Board Meeting “Understanding
Key Factors in the Optimal Management of Acute Postoperative Pain” sponsored by Ortho-
McNeil, Dallas, TX. National
November 15th
, 2008 “PeriAnesthesia Nursing: A System-Based Review of Pathophysiology”
The American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association sponsored presentation at
Geissenger Medical Center, Danville, PA. Local
October 10th
, 2008 “A Respiratory Pathophysiology & Pharmacology Review” The
Pennsylvania Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses Annual Conference: PRIDE in
PeriAnesthesia Nursing; Scranton, PA. Local
October 4th
, 2008 “PeriAnesthesia Nursing: A System-Based Review of Pathophysiology” The
American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association sponsored presentation in Berlin, VT.
National
September 20th
, 2008 “An Evidence Based Practice Analysis of PeriAnesthesia Nursing
Fatigue” The Eastern Pennsylvania Nurses Association (EPPANA) Montgomery Hospital,
Norristown, PA. Local
August 3rd
, 2008 “PeriAnesthesia Nursing: A System-Based Review of Pathophysiology” The
American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association sponsored presentation in Anchorage,
AL. National
August 2nd
, 2008 “Foundations of PeriAnesthesia Nursing Practice” The American Society of
PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association sponsored presentation in Anchorage, AL National
June 7th
, 2008 “PeriAnesthesia Nursing: A System-Based Review of Pathophysiology” The
American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association sponsored presentation in White Plains,
NY. National
May 4th
to May 8th
, 2008 Invited to speak at The American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses
Association 27th
National Conference, Grapevine, TX. Topics included: “Beginning Gardening:
A Grassroots Growth of Research into PeriAnesthesia Practice”, “ASPAN EBP & Research
Committee Updates”, “Neither Puffer nor Bloater: Asthma and Reactive Airway Disease” and
“Speaker Development Workshop”. National
May 3rd
, 2008 “PeriAnesthesia Nursing: A System-Based Review of Pathophysiology”
Preconference presentation at the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association
National Conference, Grapevine, TX. National
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April 12th
, 2008 “PeriAnesthesia Nursing: A System-Based Review of Pathophysiology” The
American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association sponsored presentation in Erie, PA.
National
February 16th
, 2008 "CPAN Review for Certification" American Society of PeriAnesthesia
Nurses Association sponsored presentation in Wilmington, DE. National
February 9th
& 10th
, 2008 “PeriAnesthesia Potpourri” Lectures include “The Good, the Bad &
the Ugly of Beta Blockade”, “Insulin Resistance and Glycemic Control”, “The Skinny on
Bariatric Surgery”, Fatigue in PeriAnesthesia Nursing: Patient Care Implications”, “CV
Pathophysiology Review & Applied CV Pharmacology” and “Respiratory Pathophysiology
Review & Applied Respiratory Pharmacology” Sponsored by Mississippi Society of
PeriAnesthesia Nurses in Gulfport, MS. National
February 2nd
, 2008 “PeriAnesthesia Nursing: A System-Based Review of Pathophysiology”
The American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association sponsored presentation in
Knoxville, TN. National
January 31st, 2008 “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Perioperative Beta Blockade”
Sponsored by The Pennsylvania Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses for PeriAnesthesia Nurses
Awareness Week, Grandview Hospital, Perkasie, PA. Local
CONTINUING EDUCATION (past 6 years only)
March 21st, 2014 Widener University School of Nursing “Improving Patient
Outcomes through Research” 3.25 contact hours
March,14th
, 2014 Lippincott for Life “Pathophysiology Concepts and Nursing
Simulation” 1 hour certificate of attendance.
February 17th
, 2014 Widener University School of Nursing “CPR (Coffee Provides
Resuscitation): How to Wake Up Floundering Nursing Students”
1 contact hour
November 25th
, 2013 Widener University School of Nursing “Statistics Review for
Reading and Conducting Quantative Research” 1 contact hour
November 4th
, 2013 Widener University School of Nursing “The Different Aspects of
Pain” 1 contact hour
October 5-6th
, 2013 PeriAnesthesia Nursing PRIDE XXII Conference, Williamsport, PA:
11.25 contact hours; (DC 11.25).
September 19th
-22nd
, 2013 2nd
International Conference for PeriAnesthesia Nurses
Dublin, Ireland: 9.25 educational units; (IC 2.5) (DC 6.75).
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September 6th
-8th
, 2013 American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nursing (ASPAN) Annual
Leadership Development Workshop Kansas City, MO
8.75 contact hours; 1 additional hour of education attendance.
June 1st, 2013 3
rd Annual Perioperative Education and Vendor Fair, West Virginia
University Hospitals, Morgantown, WV for: 4 contact hours;
Updates on the Law 1 contact hour (IC:1);
Stress Buster for Nurses 1 contact hour (IC:1);
Peripheral Nerve Blocks 1 contact hour (DC:1);
The IOM Report and AORN’s Response 1 contact hour (IC:1).
May 10th
, 2013 The Annual Christine Cameron Symposium on Evidence-Based Practice
and Quality Care; Boston, MA. 6 contact hours; (IC:6)
April 15th
-19th
, 2012 American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association 32nd
National Conference, Chicago, IL 20.25 contact hours
October 13th
-14th
, 2012 The Pennsylvania Association of Perianesthesia Nurses
PAPAN PRIDE XXI: The Three Rivers Point to PRIDE Education
Annual Conference 8.25 contact hours (IC:1; DC:7.25)
October 5th
, 2012 Widener University School of Nursing “Managing Change: The
Roles of Organizational Structure and Culture” 4 contact hours
September 10th
, 2012 “Preparing Tomorrows Nurses to Care for People with Disabilities”
Widener University School of Nursing 1 contact hour
September 7th
-9th
, 2012 American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nursing (ASPAN) Annual
Component Development Workshop St. Louis, MO 5 contact
hours; 8 additional hours of education attendance.
August 13th
-17th
, 2012 Joanna Briggs Comprehensive Systematic Literature Review
Training 54 contact hours
July 16th
, 2012 Widener University School of Nursing “Leading Organizational
Change” 3 contact hours
May 18th
, 2012 UPMC 7th
Annual Clinical Research Forum: “Generating New
Knowledge and Innovation through Nurse-Driven Research” 4.7
contact hours
April 21st, 2012 South Central Pennsylvania PeriAnesthesia Nurses: Spring into
Effective Pain Management” SCPAPAN Spring Conference 2012
6.5 contact hours
April 15th
-19th
, 2012 American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association 31st
National Conference, Orlando, FL 14.5 contact hours
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March 23rd
, 2012 Advancing Health through Nursing Science and Research;
Widener University School of Nursing 3.75 contact hours
December 5th
, 2011 Widener University School of Nursing Conversations in Teaching
and Learning Scholarly Session: Issues & Current Research on
Women’s Health 1 contact hour
October 15th
-16th
, 2011 The Pennsylvania Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses Annual
Conference: PAPAN PRIDE XX: PeriAnesthesia Nursing Through
the Years; 10.25 contact hours
October 2nd
-5th
, 2011 International Conference for PeriAnesthesia Nursing, Toronto,
Canada 15 educational units
September, 9th
-11th
, 2011 American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association
Component Development Institute 7.75 contact hour; 3 hours, 40
minutes additional educational sessions.
June 30th
, 2011 Jeanes Hospital, Philadelphia, PA Independent Study- Local
Anesthesia Toxicity. 1 contact hour
April 4th
-7th
, 2011 American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association 30th
National Conference, Seattle, WA 15 contact hours
October 29th
, 2010 Widener University School of Nursing Disaster Nursing-
Southeastern Pennsylvania Special Medical Response Team:
Establishing and Working in a Surge Facility 1 contact hour
July 6th
, 2010 Growing Up With Us Credentialing: Pediatric Medication
Administration; Parenteral Divorce; Pediatric Trauma; Assessment
of Children’s pain; Transmission of Genetic Disorders; Needs of
Hospitalized Children; Rotavirus: Transmission & Prevention;
Oral Health; Recognizing Child Abuse; Recognizing Hypo-
Hyperglycemia in Children; Food Allergies in Children and Cystic
Fibrosis. 12 contact hours
June 2nd
, 2010 Obesity Credentialing: Obesity: Understanding, Awareness and
Sensitivity; Special handling and Movement Challenges Related to
Bariatrics; Introduction to Gastric Bypass; Bariatric Surgery:
Recognition and management of Complications; Nutritional
Deficiency and Bariatric Surgery; Introduction to Obesity:
Overview and Treatment Options; and Introduction to
Laparoscopic Adjustable Banding Procedure 8 contact hours
May 7th
, 2010 Nursing and the Law, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
4 contact hours
April 18th
-22th
, 2010 American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses 29th
National
Conference, New Orleans, LO 15 contact hours
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February 8th
, 2010 National League for Nursing Helpful Hints and Basic Guidelines
for Test Construction and Item Writing, Philadelphia, PA
5 contact hours
August 26th
, 2009 Primary health Care: Integration Across Curricula Temple
University, Philadelphia, PA 4.7 contact hours
April 19th
-23rd
, 2009 American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses 28th
National
Conference, National Harbor, MD 17.75 contact hours
December 9th
, 2008 Kappa Chi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau 1st Annual Evidence Based
Practice Conference, Philadelphia, PA 4.6 contact hours
Oct. 11th
& 12th
, 2008 PeriAnesthesia PRIDE XVII Scranton, PA 10 contact hours
September 18th
, 2008 PA State Nurses Association The 1,2,3 of Mandatory Continuing
Education 1.5 contact hours
May 4th
-8th
, 2008 American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses 27th
National
Conference, Grapevine, TX 11 contact hours
ACADEMIC CITIZENSHIP (past 6 years only)
Widener University
AY’s 2010-14 Freedom Battalion Leaders in the Army Nurse Corps
(FLANC) Faculty Advisor
March 16, 2012 FLANC Mini-grant trip to National Institute of Health &
Walter Reed Medical Center
AY’s 2010-13 Graduation Committee member (University)
Alternative Spring Break, 2011 Faculty Chaperone, Habitat for Humanity Biloxi, MS
Widener University, School of Nursing
AY 2013-14 Faculty Mentor to Denise McGlade & Nicole Aruffo Honor
Students (SON)
AY 1012-13 Reappointment, Promotion & Tenure Committee member (SON)
AY 1012-13 Dean’s Strategic Initiative’s Committee member (SON)
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AY 1012-14 Leadership Committee member (SON)
AY’s 2011-14 Nightingale Nursing Ceremony Leader
AY’s 2011-14 Junior Level Coordinator (SON)
AY’s 2011-14 chair, Strategic Planning Committee (SON)
AY’s 2011-15 Faculty Affairs Committee member (SON)
AY spring’12 Faculty Clinical Mentor Donna Osborne Graduate MSN Student (SON)
AY 2011-12 Faculty Mentor to Alyssa Airtrip Honor Student (SON)
AY 2010-11 Strategic Planning committee member (SON)
AY 2010-11 Undergraduate Committee member (SON)
AY 2010-11 Nightingale Co-coordinator (SON)
Professional
1990 – present Pennsylvania PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association (PAPAN)
Chair, Policy & Procedure Committee 2005 to present
Elected Board of Directors 2002-2006; 2009-2010
Chair Research Committee 2007-2009
Organizing Committee, Pride in PACU November 1992
1983 – present Sigma Theta Tau International, (Eta Beta Chapter)
Membership 1993 to present
Induction counselor (Kappa Chi Chapter) 2007-2009
1993 – present American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nursing (ASPAN)
Director of Research 2011-2015
Participation biannual Board of Directors meetings
Participation Annual Strategic Planning meeting
Management for National Research Grant Program
Management of National Conference Abstract for Posters
Leader Comprehensive Pain Assessment & Management
Practice Recommendation 2014
Leader Unwanted Sedation Practice Recommendation 2013
Leader OSA Practice Recommendation 2012
Standards & Guidelines committee member 2011-2013
National Education Provider 2005-2012; Education provider
Committee member 2004 to present.
Evidence Based Practice Committee Member 2005-2009;
Chair 2007-2011.
Co-Leader Unwanted Sedation PR 2012-13
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Co-Leader OSA-Practice Recommendation (PR) 2010-2012
Panel Member Pain & Comfort Guideline Revision 2009-2010.
Panel Member Hypothermia Guideline Revision 2008.
Staffing Strategic Work Force Team member 2007-2008
Clinical Practice Committee member 2005-2007.
Panel Member Postoperative Nausea & Vomiting Guideline 2006
Education Committee 1995-96; CEU review/approval.
1983 – 2014 Eastern Pennsylvania PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association
(EPPANA)
Board of Directors 2004 to 2010
Elected President (2002 – 2004)
Community Service
Alternative Spring Break, 2011 Faculty Chaperone, Habitat for Humanity Biloxi, MS
Advisor for Future Leaders Army Nurse Corps (FLANC): Nursing ROTC Student Organization.