School of Nursing Faculty Successes

Publications

Stephens, C., Bagwell, L., & Slaughter, P. (2015). The US Mental Health Crisis: Nurse Practitioners should be considered Key to the Solution. Advance for NPs & PAs. http://nurse-practitioners-and-physician-assistants.advanceweb.com/Features?Articles?The-US-Mental-Health-Crisis.aspx Davis, K., & Powers, C., Yuk, J., & Kennedy, R. (June 2014). Substance Use Recidivism Among Arkansas Nurses. Journal of Nursing Regulation. Schultz, B. & Powers, C. (June 2014) "Nurse’s Self-Report of the Extent of Implementation of the Scope and Standards of Camp Nursing Practice." CompassPoint. Ammerman, C., Harden, K., & Mitchell, C. (2015) “From Doing to Being: Incorporating Faith into Diabetes Self-Care Education.” Journal of Christian Nursing, 32(4). Davis, D. (submitted 2014). Spiritual Care Practices of Nurse Practitioners. Journal of Christian Nursing.

Webb, J. J. & McLaughlin, R. A. (2014). Nursing research and evidenced-based practice. In Cherry, B., & Jacobs, S. R.

(Eds.), Contemporary nursing: Issues, trends & management (pp. 87-104). St. Louis: The C.V. Mosby Co.

Moore, P. (submitted 2015). Current Trends in Diagnosis and Treatment of Metabolic Syndrome in the Adult Population. Journal of Nurse Practitioners. Ashley, J. & Keene, P. (submitted 2015). Chapter 12-Palliative Care. In B. Cherry & S. Jacob (Eds.) Contemporary nursing: Issues, trends, and management (5th ed.). Mosby Elsevier: St. Louis, 219-235.

Buckle, D. and Crihfield, P. (2013). “Are Patients Who Use Urgent Care Facilities Obtaining Level 1 Adult Preventive Services? “ Online journal AdvanceWeb NPPA; May.

Kellim, C. (2013). The relationship between spiritual well-being and years of practice in nurses delivering end-of-life care. The Journal of Union University Faculty Forum; Vol 33.

• Brown, B. (2013). Mentoring or mimicking? Journal of Christian Nursing, July-September, 185.

Evans, S. (2013). The rights of conscience in healthcare. Renewing Minds: A Journal of Christian Thought. Issue 3, pp. 51-62

Jones, F., Podila, P., & Powers, C. (2013). Effect of teamSTEPPS training of staff perception on the culture of safety in the hospital emergency department. The Journal of Nursing Administration, 43:3.

Cupples, C., Cashion, C., Cowan, P., Wicks, M., Williams, R., Eason, J. (2012). Characterizing dietary intake and physical activity associated with weight gain in kidney transplant recipients. Progress in Transplantation; Mar, 22(1): 62-70.

Yearwood, A. (2011). Patient scheduled for laparoscopic cholecystectomy with family history of malignant hyperthermia and definitive diagnosis of carcinoid syndrome: Case report. Journal of the Union Faculty Forum, 31, 32-38

Wherry, S. & Harrell, B. (2011). Health Care Providers' Perceptions of Quality of Care: Spiritual Interventions and Medical Missions. Journal of the Union Faculty Forum 31. 39-51.

Snyder, C., & Crihfield, P. (2011). “Performing breast cancer risk assessments in a community setting.” Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing 15(4).

Jacob, S. and Sanchez, Z. (May-June 2011). "The Challenge of Closing the Diversity Gap: Development of Hispanic Nursing Faculty Through a Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA) Minority Faculty Fellowship Program Grant." Journal of Professional Nursing.

Webb, J. Nursing research and evidenced-based practice. In B. Cherry & S. Jacob (Eds.) (2011). Contemporary nursing: Issues, trends, and management (5th ed.). Mosby Elsevier: St. Louis, 101-121.

Keene, P. revised METI PNCI ”End of Life.” (2011).

Keene, P. revised METI PNCI ”Postoperative complication: Ileus.” (2011).

Keene, P. revised METI PNCI ”Asthma Adult Home Care.” (2011).

Keene, P. revised METI PNCI ”Patient Postoperative Hemorrhage.” (2011).

Keene, P. revised METI PNCI ”COPD/Heart Failure.” (2011).

Wright, Molly (2010). Anesthesia for Shoulder Arthroscopy. In Elisha, S. (ed.), Case Studies in Nurse Anesthesia, pp.543-549.

Douglas, C., Powers, C., and Addison, Denyse (2009). Alcohol and Drug Abuse Related to Chronic Kidney Disease. Renallink, 10(4), 1-5.

O’Connor, K. and Speros, C. (2008). PANDA in Primary Care: A Pediatric Case Study. The American Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 12(3), 21-32.

Cox, C. L., Montgomery, M., Rai, S. N., McLaughlin, R., Steen, B. D., & Hudson, M. M. (2008). Supporting Breast Self-Examination in Female Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Secondary Analysis of a Behavioral Intervention. Oncology Nursing Forum 35(3).

Wilhite, L. & Melander, S. (2008). Amniotic Fluid Embolism: A Case Study. American Journal of Nursing, 108(7), 83-5.

Keene, P. and Thompson, C. (2008). Education Implications of Nurses’ Assessment and Management of Pain. Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing 10(6).

McLaughlin, R.A. (2008). Blood Drawing From Peripheral Sites: Heel Stick and Finger Stick. In Bowden, V.R., & Greenberg C.S. (Eds.), Pediatric Nursing Procedures (pp.118-122). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

McLaughlin, R.A. (2008). Blood Drawing From Peripheral Sites: Venipuncture. In Bowden, V.R., & Greenberg C.S. (Eds.), Pediatric Nursing Procedures (pp.123-128). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

McLaughlin, R.A. (2008). Blood Gas Sampling and Monitoring. In Bowden, V.R., & Greenberg C.S. (Eds.), Pediatric Nursing Procedures (pp.129-136). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Sachse, D. (September 2007) "Hope: A Concept Analysis." International Journal of Psychiatric Nursing Research.

Harden, K. A., Cowan, P. A., Velasquez-Meiyer, P., & Patton, S. B. (2007). "Effects of lifestyle intervention and metformin on weight management and markers of metabolic syndrome in obese adolescents." Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 19, 368-377.

Presentations

Bagwell, L. & Sanchez, Z. accepted for poster presentation at the 2015 American Academy of Nurse Practitioners conference, “Factors Associated with Malnutrition in Hospitalized Older Adults with Dementia and Biochemical test used for Monitoring and Screening this Condition. Integrative Research Review (2014). Sanchez, Z. presented at the 2014 American Academy of Nurse Practitioners conference, “Integrative Review of Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Interventions on Sundowner’s Syndrome in Older Adults with Dementia (2014). Sanchez, Z. served as Cochran Consumer Referee for Cochran Stroke Group reviewing protocol “Vitamin C for Asthma and Exercise Induced Bronchoconstriction” (2013). Sanchez, Z. served as Cochran Consumer Referee for Cochran Peripheral Vascular Diseases Group reviewing protocol “Endovascular vs. Open Elective Repair for Isolated Iliac Artery Aneurysms” (2013). Sanchez, Z. served as Cochran Consumer Referee for Cochran Stroke Group reviewing protocol “Cognitive Rehabilitation for Attention Deficits Following Stroke” (2013). Wright, M. presented at Nu Lambda Induction ceremony, Sigma Theta Tau, Union University- Hendersonville, Tennessee. “When You Can’t See What God is Building” (Fall 2014). Davis, K. & Powers, C. presented poster at Research Symposium at Union University, TN “Substance Use Recidivism among Arkansas Nurses.” (2014). Powers, C. presented posters at Research Symposium at Union University, TN “To What Extent do FCN Perceive They Practice According to the FCN Standards? & “Assessing the Effectiveness of Mentor Programs in the Success of Nurse Leaders” (2014).

Billings, L. poster presentation at Research Symposium at Union University, Jackson, Tennessee (2015). Walker, J., and Harden, K. presented poster at Research Symposium at Union University, Jackson, Tennessee. The Efficacy of the Family-Based Intervention “Lifelong Eating and Activity Patterns”: A Pilot Study.” (2015). Wright, M. presented at Memphis Student Nurse Anesthesia Foundation in Memphis, Tennessee. "Anesthesia and Missions: Is it for you?” (2015). Wright, M. coordinated a Peripheral Nerve Block workshop at Union University, Jackson, for senior nurse anesthesia students (2015). Yearwood, A. presented at a Peripheral Nerve Block workshop at Union University. “Pharmacology of Local Anesthetics” (2015). Davis, D. presented poster at Union University’s Scholarship Symposium in Jackson, Tennessee. “Spiritual Care Practices of Nurse Practitioners” (2014). Davis, D. presented poster at American Association of Nurse Practitioners National Conference. “Spiritual Care Practices of Nurse Practitioners” (2015). Moore, P. presented at Union University’s Scholarship Symposium in Jackson, Tennessee. “Current Trends in Diagnosis and Treatment of Metabolic Syndrome” (2015). Moore, P. presented “Metabolic Syndrome” at Union University’s Nursing 5K Community Health and Jackson Energy Authority Health Awareness (2015). Moore, P. presented “Current Trends in Diagnosis and Treatment of Metabolic Syndrome” at Union University’s Health Fair (2015). Davis, D. presented to Student Ministry Leadership Group at Union University, “Medical Missions” (2014). Davis, D. presented at Dominican Republic mission trip, “Spiritual Gifts” (2014). Harden, K. presented at The American Association of Nurse Practitioners Conference. "Laryngopharyngeal Reflux: Not your Mama’s GERD” (2015). Jacobs, M. presented a poster for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Nursing Education and the Mid-South Chapter of the Society of Pediatric Nurses “Pediatric Needle Stick Pain: Plan Before You Poke” (2014).

Abram, T., LeFave, M., Vega, E., & Thornton-Orr, D. presented poster at Tenth Annual Union University Scholarship Symposium, Jackson, TN. “Mexican Health Care System” (April, 2013).

Andrews, F., Gipson, A., Nabors, A., Rosser, D., Walker, W., Cupples, C., & Sanchez, Z. presented poster at Tenth Annual Union University Scholarship Symposium, Jackson, TN. “Acquired Adolescent Obesity: Could the Growing Rates of Insulin Resistance also be Indicative of Adolescent Atherosclerosis ” (April, 2013).

Bagwell, L. presented poster at Sigma Theta Tau Conference at Union University, TN. "Advanced Health Assessment: Meeting the Diverse Educational Needs in Advanced Practice Nursing" (October, 2012). Bomar, J., Garvin, S., Milby, M., Siebrase, L., Tackett, Cupples, C., & Sanchez, Z. presented poster at Tenth Annual Union University Scholarship Symposium, Jackson, TN. “The Efficacy of Forced-air Warming Systems Versus Passive Warming in the Prevention of Intraoperative Hypothermia” (April, 2013).

Breakfield, A., Grissom, E., Hill, M., Whybrew, D., Young, A., Cupples, C., & Sanchez, Z. presented poster at Tenth Annual Union University Scholarship Symposium, Jackson, TN. “Preventing Catheter Related Local Infection in Orthopedic Patients with a Continuous Peripheral Nerve Block: An Integrative Review” (April, 2013).

Card, E., Egbert, C., Jenkins, A., Scullark, J., Simpson, C., Sanchez, Z., & Cupples, C. presented poster at Tenth Annual Union University Scholarship Symposium, Jackson, TN. “What’s All the Buzz About Pediatric Pain Relief With Needle Sticks?” (April, 2013).

Chevis, S., Dodson, C., Gant, L., Rose, C., Seay, B., Cupples, C., & Sanchez, Z. presented poster at Tenth Annual Union University Scholarship Symposium, Jackson, TN. “Indwelling Urinary Catheter Removal Reminders: Are They Effective in Reducing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections?” (April, 2013).

Cockrell, T., Lewis, L., Maclin, C., Swearengen, K., Watson, C., Cupples, C., & Sanchez, Z. presented poster at Tenth Annual Union University Scholarship Symposium, Jackson, TN. “Incarceration’s Effect on HIV Risk among African-American Males” (April, 2013).

Combs, J., Hill, L., Ross, C., Sells, S., Tipton, C., Cupples, C., & Sanchez, Z. presented poster at Tenth Annual Union University Scholarship Symposium, Jackson, TN. “Knowledge Deficiencies in Women Related to Gender Differences in Myocardial Infarction: A Systematic Review” (April, 2013).

Davis, D., Quintrisa, H., Stephens, C., & Thornton-Orr, D. presented poster at Tenth Annual Union University Scholarship Symposium, Jackson, TN. “The Australian Health Care System” (April, 2013).

Evans, S. J. presented Tegrity Lecture Capture during a “speed-geeking” session of uTech Expo at Union University, TN, (Feb-March, 2013).

Evans, S. J. presented Moodleroom Gradebook at uTech Expo at Union University, TN, (Feb-March, 2013).

Foster, B. presented poster at Tenth Annual Union University Scholarship Symposium, Jackson, TN. “Healthcare Simulation: A Multidisciplinary Integrative Research Review and Future Implications for Competency Assessment Among Fatigued CRNAs” (April, 2013).

Foster, B. & Yearwood, A. presented poster at Sigma Theta Tau Region 8 Conference at Union University. “Comparison of U.S, and Canadian Health Care Systems” (October, 2012).

Foster, B., & Harrell, B. presented poster at Tenth Annual Union University Scholarship Symposium, Jackson, TN. “Healthcare Simulation: A Multidisciplinary Integrative Research Review and Future Implications for Competency Assessment Among Registered Nurses” (April, 2013).

Fountain, A., Kellamus, J., McLean, T., Russell, L., Randolph, K., Cupples, C., & Sanchez, Z. presented poster at Tenth Annual Union University Scholarship Symposium,

Jackson, TN. “An Integrated Review of Mentoring and the Effects on New Graduate Nurses” (April, 2013).

Gentles, A., Gist, K., Rojas, A., Wiltse, E., Cupples, C., & Sanchez, Z. presented poster at Tenth Annual Union University Scholarship Symposium, Jackson, TN. “Going Green with Anesthesia” (April, 2013).

Gipson, J., Holladay, L., Holmes, R., Williams, L., Wilson, S., Cupples, C., & Sanchez, Z. presented poster at Tenth Annual Union University Scholarship Symposium, Jackson, TN. “Reducing the Incidence of Pertussis by Vaccinating Family Members and Caregivers” (April, 2013).

Harden, K. presented at Tennessee State NAACP Conference. “Combating Childhood Obesity in Tennessee” (2013).

Harrell, B., Thomason, J., Foster, B., Bagwell, L., Harden, K., Mitchell, B., Turner, S., Williams, C., & Yearwood, A. presented at Center for Excellence in Health Care Practice at Union University, TN. “Using Ethical Scenarios in High-Fidelity Human Patient Simulation” (December, 2012).

Keene, P. presented at Tennessee Health Management Group in Memphis, TN. “Palliative Care in the Long Term Care Facility” (April, 2013).

Li, G., Wednesday, L., Madden, K., Nizamov, M., Raley, J., Cupples, C., & Sanchez, Z. presented poster at Tenth Annual Union University Scholarship Symposium, Jackson, TN. “An Integrative Review of Adjunct Dexmedetomidine with Morphine Versus Solo Use of Morphine on Postoperative Pain” (April, 2013).

McHenry, L., Henderson, D., Barber, R., Ammerman, C., & Thornton-Orr, D. presented poster at Tenth Annual Union University Scholarship Symposium, Jackson, TN. “Health Care In Japan” (April, 2013).

McLaughlin, R. presented at Sigma Theta Tau International Conference at Union University, TN. “A Short Walk in my Patients Shoes: Menke’s Disease” (October, 2012).

Medlin, L. presented at Sigma Theta Tau International Conference, Union University, TN. “Osteoporosis: Are We Screening Soon Enough” (October, 2012).

Medlin, L. presented at Sigma Theta Tau International Conference, Union University, TN. “Vitamin D: Implications for Practice” (October, 2012). • McCoy, R., Lopez, S., Harlow, C., Pastor, B., Malone, H., Cupples, C., & Sanchez, Z. presented poster at Tenth Annual Union University Scholarship Symposium, Jackson, TN. “Environmental Tobacco Smoke Exposure (ETS) and Behavioral Problems in Children” (April, 2013).

• Sampsel, D. & Powers, C. presented poster at Tenth Annual Union University Scholarship Symposium, Jackson, TN. “An Integrated Review of Literature to Identify Key Selection Criteria to Use When Considering Deploying Acute Care Telehealth Technologies” (April, 2013).

• Moore, M.E., & McLaughlin, R.A. presented poster at Society of Pediatric Nurses at Annual Convention, Nashville, TN. “Caring for the Pakistani-Muslim Family: Culturally Sensitive Lessons Learned” (April 2013).

• Moore, P., Conrad, M., Davis, K., Mabon, T. & Thornton-Orr, D. presented poster at Tenth Annual Union University Scholarship Symposium, Jackson, TN. “Canada: A Glance into a Single Payer System” (April, 2013).

• Myers, B., Beville, S., Meiners, S., Mitchell, R., Cunningham, V., & Sanchez, Z. presented poster at Tenth Annual Union University Scholarship Symposium, Jackson, TN. “STOP-BANG Questionnaire and Its Accuracy in Evaluation of Obstructive Sleep Apnea” (April, 2013).

• Kellim, C. presented at Nursing Management Conference 2012. Nashville, TN. “The Relationship Between Spiritual Well-being and Years of Practice in Nurses Delivering End-of-Life Care” (September, 2012). • Kellim, C. presented at Sigma Theta Tau International Conference at Union University, TN. “The Relationship Between Spiritual Well-being and Years of Practice in Nurses Delivering End-of-Life Care” (October, 2012).

• O’Connor, K. presented at Sigma Theta Tau International Conference at Union University, TN. “N.E.W. Death by Design: An Emerging Phenomenon” (October, 2012).

• Oldham, R., Sampsel, D., & Powers, C. presented at Bi-Annual Greater Dayton Area Nursing Research Symposium at Fairborn, Ohio. “Using the IRR Process to Improve Patient Care Delivery” (April, 2013).

• Phillips, C., Sanders, J., Talley, A., Weathersby, S., Woodruff, A., Cupples, C., & Sanchez, Z. presented poster at Tenth Annual Union University Scholarship Symposium, Jackson, TN. “An Integrative Review of the Efficacy of Music Therapy in Pain Control of Postoperative Patients” (April, 2013).

• Powers, C. presented at Sigma Theta Tau International Region 8 Symposium at Union University, TN. “Integrative Review of Studies of African American and Hispanic Attitudes Related to Organ Donation” (2013).

• Powers, C. & Jones, F. presented at Tennessee Organization of Nurse Executives, Memphis, TN. “Impact of Teamwork Training on ED Staff Perception of the Culture of Safety” (September, 2012).

• Powers, C. presented at Sigma Theta Tau International Region 8 Symposium at Union University, TN. “Update on Revised Nursing Work Index (NWI-R) to Measure Nurse’s Perception of Their Practice Environment in a Hospital Seeking Magnet Recognition” (2012).

• Powers, C. presented in panel discussion at St. Jude Research Hospital in Memphis, TN. “How the DNP Degree can Benefit Nurse Leaders Who Already Have a Master’s Degree” (2012).

• Stark, R., Schultz, B., Cuningkin, V., & Thornton-Orr, D. presented poster at Tenth Annual Union University Scholarship Symposium, Jackson, TN. “Spain: An Overview of Health Care” (April, 2013).

• Tate, L. presented at Hospitality Hospice House at Tupelo, MS. “Transformative Nursing Care and Integration of Faith for Patients and Families Admitted to Hospice Facilities” (2012).

• Thomason, J., Suiter, J., Turner, S. Nursing Education and Clinical Internship Advanced Course for Jackson Central Merry High School Senior Students. Center for Excellence in Health Care Practice, Union University, Jackson, TN. August 2012 -May, 2013.

• Thornton-Orr, D. presented poster at Tenth Annual Union University Scholarship Symposium, Jackson, TN. “Comparison of International Health Care Systems: United States” (April, 2013).

• Thunberg, F. & Powers, C. presented at Theta Lota Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau Research Day at Barton College, NC. “Transitioning to Practice and Practice Environment Satisfaction” (2013).

• Wilhite, L. presented at Sigma Theta Tau International Conference at Union University, TN. “Faith Integration Using a Creative Medium” (October, 2012).

• Wray, K. & Swinea, M. presented poster at Tenth Annual Union University Scholarship Symposium, Jackson, TN. “A Systematic Review of the Outcomes of Estrogen Therapy to Reduce Chronic UTI’s in Post-menopausal Women Confined to a Formal Long-term Care Setting” (April, 2013).

• Wright, M. presented poster at Sigma Theta Tau Region 8 Conference at Union University. “Earthquake in Haiti: Disaster in the Rough” (October, 2012).

• Wright, M. presented at Assembly School Faculty. “Describing CRNA Practice During Sentinel Events Using High Fidelity Simulation” (February, 2013).

• Wright, M. presented at Induction Ceremony of Sigma Theta Tau, Nu Lambda Chapter at Union University, TN. “Oh … the Places You’ll Go” (April, 2013).

• Yearwood, A. presented at Tennessee Association of Nurse Anesthetists Conference. “Mid-Year Assembly: A Student Perspective – How a Nurse Anesthetist can Influence Policy” (October, 2012).

• Yearwood, A. & Harrell, B. presented poster at Tenth Annual Union University Scholarship Symposium, Jackson, TN. “Response Time And Sleepiness Among Fatigued CRNAs” (April, 2013).

• Williamson, P., Logue, K. Shuler, C., Williams, J., McCulloch, M., Sanchez, Z., & Cupples, C. presented poster at Tenth Annual Union University Scholarship Symposium, Jackson, TN. “A Comparison of the Upper Lip Bite Test with Modified Mallampati Classification in Predicting Difficulty in Endotracheal Intubation” (April, 2013).

• Tate, L. presented to Bevill State Community College – School of Nursing “Maternal-Newborn Nursing Review for NCLEX” (2012).

• Miller, G. and Harden, K. presented poster presentation at Research Symposium at Union University, TN. “Health Literacy and Its Relationship to Selected Health Outcomes in the African-American Hypertensive Population” (2012).

• Kellim, C. presented at Hospice of West Tennessee & Jackson Madison County General Hospital, Jackson, TN. “The Relationship Between Spiritual Well-being and Years of Practice in Nurses Delivering End-of-Life Care” (2012).

• Wright, M. presented poster at Tennessee Association Nurse Anesthetist’s first annual poster display; Nashville, TN. “Describing CRNA practice during Sentinel Events using High-Fidelity Simulation” (2012).

• Yearwood, A. presented poster presentation at Research Symposium at Union University, TN. “Health Economic Poster: Comparison of U.S. and Canadian Health Care Systems” (2012).

• Wright, M. presented poster presentation at Research Symposium at Union University, TN. “Describing CRNA practice during Sentinel Events using High-Fidelity Simulation” (2012).

• Hall, C. and Harden, K. presented poster at Research Sympsium at Union University, TN. “Assessing the Utilization of a Diabetes Self Management Program via Telemedicine in a Rural Community” (2012).

• Bagwell, L. accepted to present poster at Sigma Theta Tau Conference at Union University, TN. "Advanced Health Assessment: Meeting the Diverse Educational Needs in Advanced Practice Nursing" (October 26, 2012).

• Kellim, C., Jones, F. & Sumpter, T. presented poster at Research Symposium at Union University, TN. “Healthcare in India” (2012).

• Crihfield, P., Sanchez, Z., and Bagwell, L. presented at Union University Employee Health Fair, Jackson, TN. "The Germinators" (2012).

• Kellim, C. accepted to present at Nursing Management Conference 2012. Nashville, TN. “The Relationship Between Spiritual Well-being and Years of Practice in Nurses Delivering End-of-Life Care” (September 12-16, 2012).

• McLaughlin, R. accepted to present at Sigma Theta Tau International Conference at Union University, TN. “A Short Walk in my Patients Shoes: Menke’s Disease” (October 26, 2012).

• Wray, K. presented poster at Research Scholarship Symposium at Union University, TN. “Dominican Republic Healthcare System” (2012).

• Kellim, C. accepted to present at Sigma Theta Tau International Conference at Union University, TN. “The Relationship Between Spiritual Well-being and Years of Practice in Nurses Delivering End-of-Life Care” (October 26, 2012).

• Wilhite, L. accepted to present at Sigma Theta Tau International Conference at Union University, TN. “Faith Integration Using a Creative Medium” (October 26, 2012).

• Brown, B. presented at Innovations in Faith-Based Nursing Conference at Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, Indiana “Nursing Competencies in Spiritual Care: Definition, Worldview and Implications for use in a Faith-based University” (2012).

• Kellim, C. presented poster at Research Symposium at Union University, TN. “The Relationship Between Spiritual Well-being and Years of Practice in Nurses Delivering End-of-Life Care” (2012).

• O’Connor, K. presented at Sigma Theta Tau International Conference at Union University, TN. “ N.E.W. Death by Design: An Emerging Phenomenon.” (October 26, 2012).

• Medlin, L. accepted to present at Sigma Theta Tau International Conference, Union University, TN. “Osteoporosis: Are We Screening Soon Enough” (October 26, 2012).

• Wray, K. presented poster at Research Scholarship Symposium at Union University, TN. “N.E.W. Death by Design: An Emerging Phenomenon” (2012).

• Sachse, D. presented at 12th Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare. IMSH. San Diego, CA. “Traumatic Death: A multifaceted community enhanced approach to holistic care” (2012).

• Keene, P. presented at 12th International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare. IMSH in San Diego, CA. “Traumatic Death: A multifaceted community enhanced approach to holistic care” (2012).

• Sachse, D. presented at EMTI/HPSN Conference in Tampa, Florida. “Acute Brain Trauma: An End-of-Life Simulation Experience” (2012).

• Keene, P. presented at METI in Tampa, FL. “ Acute Brain Trauma: An End-of-Life Simulation Experience” (2012).

• Wright, M & Harrell, B. presented poster at Research Symposium at Union University, TN. “Describing CRNA) Practice during Sentinel Events Using High Fidelity Simulation” (2012).

• Cupples, C. presented at 4th Annual Tennessee Simulation Alliance Conference. Belmont University School of Nursing. Nashville, TN. “Traumatic Death: An End of Life Simulation Experience” (2011).

• Thornton-Orr, D. presented at poster at Research Symposium at Union University, TN. “United States HealthCare” (2011).

• Medlin, L. presented at American Nephrology Nurses Association, Memphis Chapter Meeting, in Jackson, TN. “Vitamin D and Chronic Renal Disease.” (2011).

• Sachse, D. presented at 4th Annual Tennessee Simulation Alliance Conference. Belmont University School of Nursing. Nashville, TN. “Traumatic Death in the

Emergency Department” (2011).

• Thomason, J., Jacobson, M., Davis, D., Suiter, J and Turner, S. presented at Pediatric Champions Conference for Baptist Memorial Health Care System. Center for Excellence in Health Care Practice, Union University, Jackson, TN. (2011).

• Keene, P. presented at Tennessee Simulation Alliance in Nashville, TN. “Traumatic Death in the Emergency Department” (2011).

• Wright, M. and Thomason J. presented at the Medical Education Technology Institute's HPSN 2011, “Earthquake in Haiti. . . Real Life Simulation” (2011).

• Medlin, L. presented at the 23rd Orthopedic Fellowship at Methodist Health Care, Memphis, TN. ”Vitamin D.” (2012).

• Mackey, B., Mallard, L, Sanders, D., Santoro, A., Wilson, T. & Webb, J. presented poster at Research Symposium at Union University, TN “Esmolol and Attenuation of the Sympathetic Response in Adults Undergoing General Endotracheal Anesthesia (GETA).” (2011).

• Keene, P., Sachse, D., Cupples, C. presented at10th Annual International Nursing Simulation/Learning Resource Center Conference in Orlando, Florida. “Traumatic death: A Capstone Simulation Experience” (2011).

• Byrd, P., & Harden, K. presented poster at Research Symposium at Union University, TN. “Evaluation of a Healthcare Practice Model.” (2011).

• Medlin, L., & Harden, K. presented poster at Research Symposium at Union University, TN. “Osteoporosis: are We Screening Early Enough?” (2011).

• Ring, D., & Harden, K. presented poster at Research Symposium at Union University, TN. “The Wii Balance Board as a Predictor of Falls.” (2011).

• Jones, F., Sumpter, T., Kellim, C., & Thornton-Orr, D. presented poster at Research Symposium at Union University, TN. “Healthcare in India.” (2011).

• Bosold, C., Hall, C., MeKonmen, K., Lofton, T., & Thornton-Orr, D. presented poster at Research Symposium at Union University, TN “The A & P (Anatomy and Physiology) of a Single Payer System – Examining and Unraveling the Canadian Health Care System.” (2011).

• Turner, S., Burse, K., Card, E., Clifton, S., Keel, K., Wilson, N. Powers, C. presented poster at Research Symposium at Union University, TN “Frogs and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails … A Health Promotion Project for BSA Troop #412.” (2011).

• Terrell, T. & Thornton-Orr, D. presented poster at Research Symposium at Union University, TN “Emergency Department Throughput.” (2011).

• Synder, C. & Crihfield, P. presented poster at Research Symposium at Union University, TN. “Performing Breast Cancer Risk Assessment in a Community Breast Center.” (2011).

• Buckle, D, Hendren, D, & Thornton-Orr, D. presented poster at Research

Symposium at Union University, TN. “Comparison of International Health Care Systems: Dominican Republic.” (2011).

• Brown, R., Davis, M, Miller, G., Wright, M., & Thornton-Orr, D. presented poster at Research Symposium at Union University, TN. “Health Care in Japan.” (2011).

• Powers, C. & Sanchez, Z. presented poster at Research Symposium at Union University, TN “Using the Revised Nursing Work Index (NWI-R) to Measure Nurse’s Preception of Their Professional Practice Environment in a Hospital Setting Magnet Recognition.” (2011).

• Graham, C., Hayden, M., Smith, J., Shephard, R., & Webb, J. presented poster at Research Symposium at Union University, TN “Peri-operative Analgesic Efficacy of Intravenous Acetaminophen.” (2011).

• Thornton-Orr, D. presented poster at Research Symposium at Union University, TN “Comparison of International Health Care Systems: United States.” (2011).

• Wherry, S. Harrell, B. presented poster at Research Symposium at Union University, TN “Health Care Providers’ Preceptions of Quality of Care: Spiritual Interventions and Medical Missions.” (2011).

• Brown, B. presented at Foundations of Faith Community Nursing and Health Ministry Conference. “Prayer.” (2011).

• Bryd, K. & Crihfield, P. presented poster at Research Symposium at Union University, TN “Evaluating Initiation of Insulin Pump Therapy in Type I and Type 2 Diabetic Patients Based on Results of the iPro continuous Glucose Monitoring System.” (2011).

• Brown, B. presented at Foundations of Faith Community Nursing and Health Ministry Conference. “Healing & Wholeness.” (2011).

• McIntosh, K. & Thornton-Orr, D. presented poster at Research Symposium at Union University, TN “Guidelines for Maintaining Privacy and Dignity in an Outpatient Setting.” (2011).

• Cupples, C., Cashion, A.K., Cowan, P., Huston, M., Gibson, D., Bloodworth, R., Thomas, R., & Eason, J. presented poster at 2011 Southern Nurses Research Society in Austin, Texas. “Characterizing Dietary Intake and Physical Activity Associated with Weight Gain in Persons Post Kidney Transplant.” (2011).

• Thomason, J. presented at METI's Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina. "Multidisciplinary Simulations: Taking Nursing Education Beyond Nursing" (2010).

• Yearwood, A., Wright, M., and Smith, T. presented learning seminar at TANA meeting in Nashville, TN. “Peripheral Nerve Block.” (2010).

• Powers, C., Medlin, L., and McIntosh, Kim presented a poster at the Nursing Management Congress in Dallas. "Japan's Healthcare System" (2010).

• Thomason, J. presented at METI's Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina. "Multidisciplinary Simulations: Taking Nursing Education Beyond Nursing" (2010).

• Cupples, C. presented at 2010 International Transplant Nurses Society, Annual Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota. “Characterizing Dietary Intake and Physical Activity Associated with Weight Gain in Persons Post Kidney Transplant.” (2010).

• Thomason, J., Suiter, J., Williams, C., and Turner, S. presented at Third Annual Conference, Belmont University. “Domestic Violence Communication Simulation Lab,” (2010).

• Thomason, J., & Suiter, J. presented at Tennessee Simulation Alliance. Belmont University, Nashville, TN “Multidiscipline Simulation: Is It Worth the Effort?” (2010).

• Medlin, L. and Powers, C. presented poster at the Nu Lambda Chapter Sigma Theta Tau Poster Symposium. “The Perfect EMR.” (2010).

• Powers, C., Medlin, L., and McIntosh, K. presented a poster at the Nursing Management Congress in Dallas. "Japan’s Healthcare System" (2010).

• Harden, K. presented at 25th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. "Pests that Infest: An Update on the Treatment of Lice" (2010).

• Keene, P. presented online through the Hospice and Palliative Care Nurses Association. "GI Symptoms in Hospice and Palliative Care Patients" (2010).

• Keene, P., & Thomason, J. presented poster at International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning Conference in St. Louis, Missouri. "Taking it to the Next Level: Simulation/Cadaver Seminars as a Means of Serving the Community" (2009).

• Keene, P., Saddler, T., Cooper, K., Thomason, J., & Thornton, D. presented poster abstract at NIT Conference. "Using Cadavers and Simulators to Provide Clinical Updates to Critical Care Nurses" (2009).

• Cashion, A.K., Cupples, C., Cowan, P., Hutson, M., Gibson, D, Bloodworth, R, Thomas, F. & Eason, J. presented poster at 2010 American Transplant Congress, San Diego, California. "Dietary Intake and Weight Gain During the First 6-months Following Kidney Transplantation” (2010).

• Miller, C., McLaughlin, R., & Leung, W. presented poster at Society of Pediatric Nurses Conference in Orlando, Fl. "Early T-Cell Precursor Leukemia in a Child: Changes in Treatment. A Case Presentation" (2010).

• Thomason, J., Suiter, J., & Turner, S. presented at METI’s HPSN Conference in Tampa, Florida. "Lights, Camera, Action! A Multidisciplinary Simulation" (2010).

• Powers, Cynthia presented at American Nephrology Nurses Association, Memphis Chapter Spring meeting. "Immunizations and Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): Influenza, Pneumococcal, and Hepatitis B" (2010).

• Cupples, C., Cashion, A.K., Cowan, P., Hutson, M., Gibson, D, Bloodworth, R,

Thomas, F. & Eason, J. presented at 2010 Southern Nurses Research Society, Austin, Texas. "Characterizing Dietary Intake Associated with Weight Gain In Persons Post Kidney Transplant" (2010). Student poster recognized in top ten percent of scored student posters.

• Binns-Turner, P. & Wright, M. presented at 2010 HPSN Conference in Tampa, Florida. "SRNA Metamorphosis ... Transforming Panic to Proficiency" (2010).

• Thomason, J. & Wright, M. presented at Society for Simulation in Healthcare International Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. "Simulation: Emergent Management of High Risk OB - A Multidisciplinary Approach" (2010).

• Thomason, J., Suiter, J., Harden, K. Keene, P., & Turner, S. partnered with Dr. Jeff McCartney in presenting teaching conference to nursing students at Union University - Center for Excellence in Health Care Practice. "ARDS-Nursing Care and Medical Management of ARDS and Patient Requiring Ventilator Support" (2009).

• Keene, P. & Thomason, J. presented poster at Empowering Nursing Educators, Tennessee Simulation Alliance in Nashville, Tennessee. "Simulation/Cadavers Seminars as a Means of Serving the Community" (2009).

• Wray, K., Webb, J., & Thomason, J. presented poster at American Association of Colleges of Nursing Conference in Chicago, Illinois. "Critical Thinking and Beyond: Using Care Scene Investigation (CSI) to “Develop Habits of the Mind in Undergraduate Nursing Students" (2009).

• Keene, P., Thomason, J., & Turner, S. presented at Simulation Conference Empowering Nurse Educators, Tennessee Simulation Alliance in Nashville, Tennessee. "Sepsis: A Clinical Update" (2009).

• Wray, K., Webb, J., & Thomason, J. presented at the 2009 AACN Baccalaureate Education Conference in Chicago, IL. "Critical Thinking and Beyond: Using Care Scene Investigation (CSI) to Develop Habits of the Mind in Undergraduate Nursing Students" (2009).

• Webb, J., Wray, K., & Saddler, T. presented at 2009 40th Biennial Sigma Theta Convention "Critical Thinking and Beyond: Using Care Scene Investigation (CSI) to Develop Habits of the Mind" (2009).

• Cupples, C. presented at the 18th Annual ITNS Symposium and General Assembly in Montreal, Canada "Dietary Intake in Persons in Renal Failure Awaiting Kidney Transplant" (2009).

• Thomason, J. Wright, M., Suiter, J., Foster, S., & Turner, S. partnered with Dr. Keith Williams in presenting teaching conference to nursing students at Union University - Center for Excellence in Health Care Practice. "High Risk Obstetrical Patients-Nursing Care and Legal Documentation" (2009).

• Keene, P., Thomason, J. presented at the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning Conference in St. Louis "Taking it to the Next Level:

Simulation/Cadaver Seminars as a Means of Serving the Community" (2009).

• Keene, P., Sashe, D., Thornton, D., presented at the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning Conference in St. Louis "Progression from Low Fidelity to High Fidelity Simulators to Provide Experiential Learning for Nursing Students" (2009).

• Keene, P., Saddler, T., Cooper, K., Thomason, J., and Thornton, D. presented poster at International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning Conference in St. Louis, Missouri. "Utilizing High Fidelity Simulators and Cadavers to Enhance Critical Thinking in a Practice Setting" (2009).

• Keene, P., & Thomason, J. presented poster at International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning Conference in St. Louis, Missouri. "Taking it to the Next Level: Simulation/Cadaver Seminars as a Means of Serving the Community" (2009).

• Keene, P., Thomason, J., Kossick, B. presented at the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning Conference in St. Louis, Missouri. "Utilizing High Fidelity Simulators and Cadavers to Enhance Critical Thinking in a Practice Setting" (2009).

• Harden, K. presented at The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners in Nashville "Vitamin D Deficiency: A Clinical Practice Update" (2009).

• Keene, P. Thomason, J., & Saddler, T. presented at METI HSPN Annual Conference in Tampa, Florida. "Sepsis: A Clinical Update" (2009).

• Cupples, C. presented poster at UT College of Nursing Alumni Meeting. "Dietary Intake in Persons Awaiting or at the Time of Kidney Transplant" (2009).

• Harden, K., Crihfield, P. presented poster at the 35th Annual Meeting of the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties "Innovative Teaching Tool for Health Promotion" (2009).

• Keene, P., Saddler, T., Cooper, K., Thomason, J., & Thornton, D. presented poster abstract at NIT Conference. "Using Cadavers and Simulators to Provide Clinical Updates to Critical Care Nurses" (2009).

• Harden, K. presented at the 23rd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners "The Effects of Metformin on Weight Management and Markers of Metabolic Syndrome in Obese Adolescents" (2008).

• Medlin, L. presented at Union University Alcohol & Drug Prevention Education Committee Program in Jackson, TN. “Physical Aspects of Addiction.” (2008).

• McLaughlin, R., Thomason, J, Pawley, C., Kossick, B., & Cashion, A. presented at Society for Pediatric Nurses in Denver, Colorado. "The Use of Simulation for Pediatric Clinical" (2008).

• Medlin, L. presented at Union University Alcohol & Drug Prevention Education Committee Program in Jackson, TN. “Physical Aspects of Addiction.” (2007).

Grants

Cupples, C. (2014-2015). School of Nursing Application Writer and Reporter for Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Grants. Cupples, C. (2015-2016). Nurse Anesthetist Traineeships, Health Resources Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Service, Award: $39,231. Cupples, C. (2014-2015). Nurse Anesthetist Traineeship, Health Resources Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, Award: $54,180. Cupples, C. received Nurse Anesthesia Traineeship Grant (NAT) for $27,329 from the Department of Health Resources and Services Administration Grant Award, A22HP25945-01-00 for Union University. Cupples, C. prepared and submitted Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration Performance Report for Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship; Grant Number: A10HP12806A10HP12806, Reporting Period: 7/1/2011 - 6/30/2012 on 10/3/2012. Cupples, C. prepared and submitted Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration Performance Report for Nurse Anesthetist Traineeships; Grant Number: A22HP11481, Reporting Period: 7/1/2011 - 6/30/2012 on 10/3/2012.

Webb, J. (2011-2012). Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship, Health Resources Service Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, Award: $59,383.

Webb, J. (2011-2012). Nurse Anesthetist Traineeship, Health Resources Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Service,, Award: $14,508

Webb, J. (2010-2011). Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship, Health Resources Service Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, Award: $35,009.

Webb, J. (2010-2011). Nurse Anesthetist Traineeship, Health Resources Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, Award: $12,793.

Webb. J. (2009-2010). Nurse Anesthetist Traineeship, Health Resources Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, Award: $2,459.

Webb, J. (2009-2010). Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship, Health Resources Service Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, Award: $42,911.

Cupples, C. (2009). 2009 International Transplant Nurses Society (ITNS) Research Grant Award Sponsored by Astellas Pharma US, Inc. 8/18/09, "Characterizing Dietary Intake and Physical Activity Affecting Weight Gain In Non-obese Kidney Transplant Recipients" approved by the International Transplant Nurses Society (ITNS) for funding in the amount of $2,000.00.

McLaughlin, R. provided service on the following grants:

o Adolescent childhood cancer survivors.Grants: RO3 NR9203 Cheryl Cox,

PhD, PI; Rosemary McLaughlin, Research Assistant, o Explaining Risk and Protective Health Behaviors in Childhood Cancer Survivors.12/04-11/06 *RO3 NR 008733 Cheryl Cox, PhD, PI; Rosemary McLaughlin, Research Assistant, NIH. NINR.

o Health Promotion in Childhood Cancer Survivors.3/04-8/05*Oncology Nursing Society Foundation, Cheryl Cox, PhD, PI; Rosemary McLaughlin, Research Assistant o Explaining Health and Risk Behaviors in Childhood Cancer Survivors.5/03-4/05.

Center for Excellence in Health Care Practice o Amount undisclosed - Rita Croom and Tim Smith obtained one-year TriStar contract to provide Nurse Residency Program for five TriStar Hospitals. o Amount undisclosed - Rita Croom obtained one-year contract from TriStar Health System to provide Leadership Development Program for fifty middle-management TriStar employees preparing for succession processes. Program developed and implemented by Rita Croom and Tim Smith. o Amount undisclosed - Rita Croom obtained several contracts from TriStar Health System to provide clinical preceptor training. Program developed by Rita Croom and Tim Smith with implementation by faculty and staff in Center.

Honors & Achievements

Powers, C. recognized for 25 years certification as Certified Nephrology Nurse (2014). Davis, D. completed Faith Community Nursing certification course. (2013). Davis, D. completed 150 hours towards Christian Spiritual Counselor Certification (2014-present). Davis, D. completed 50 hours of training required to serve as a Stephen Minister at Hope Church, Memphis, TN (2014-present). Davis, D. earned Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Union University (2014). Moore, P. earned Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Union University (2015). Moore, P. received Academic Excellence Award from Union University DNP program (2015). Moore, P. graduated from Faith Community Nursing program, St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville, Tennessee (2015). Moore, P. accepted leadership position as President, Alamo City Schools PTO (2015). Snyder, J. was the recipient of the North American Menopause Society NAMS / Pfizer Medical Resident, Fellow, & DNP In-Training Reporter awards. In addition, she was awarded an all-expense paid trip to attend the NAMS 2015 Annual Meeting (2015).

Kellim, C. serves as STTI, Nu Lambda Chapter, Governance Committee member (2014-2015). Harden, K. serves as CCNE site reviewer (2013 - present). Wamble, R. selected as “Faculty Member of the Year” by Union University’s pharmacy students (2014-2015). Billings, L. served as preceptor for MSN education students (2015). Cupples, C. serves as Program Director for the Nurse Anesthesia Traineeships. (2015). Billings, L. nominated to Board of Directors for TNA District 1 (2014). Blackard, G. serves as faculty advisor for the Hendersonville campus, Sigma Theta Tau International, coordinating and participating as a speaker for the induction ceremonies in fall and spring (2013-present). Snyder, J. & Sanderfer, J. have been instrumental in planning and organizing the Sigma Theta Tau induction ceremonies for Hendersonville campus (Spring 2014). Cupples, C. chosen as peer reviewer for SAGE Open Editorial Office, SO-14-0225-Exploring Patient Exit and Voice Strategies in Response to Untoward Health Care Encounters (February 2015). Harden, K. serves as CCNE evaluator. Cupples, C. served as reviewer for Lippincott Interactive Case Studies for Nursing Leadership (2015). Cupples, C. served a chapter reviewer for Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing & Healthcare, 3rd edition by Melnyk & Finehout-Overholt (2014). Cupples, C. serves as chapter reviewer for Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 8th edition by Townsend (2015). Cupples, C. serves as Sigma Theta Tau International, Nu Lambda student counselor, Germantown campus (2014-2015). Cupples, C. served as faculty advisor for 23 graduate research abstracts and poster presentations at the 12th Annual Union University Research Symposium (April 2015). Cupples, C. served as faculty advisor for 14 graduate research abstracts and poster presentations at the 11th Annual Union University Research Symposium (April 2014). Powers C. was reappointed (2 year term) to the American Nephrology Nurses Association, Awards and Scholarship committee (2014). Powers C. served as Board of Directors and Nominating Committee Chair, District 1 Tennessee Nurses Association (2014). Powers, C. was nominated for Excellence in Nursing Education, Tennessee Nurses Association (2014). Billings, L. was awarded the Tennessee Nurses Foundation Scholarship (2014). Billings, L. earned Doctor of Nursing Practice – Executive Leadership degree with academic award (2015). Billings, L. serves as CPR instructor (2015). Billings, L. serves on the Tennessee Nurses Association, District 1 board (2015).

Thornton-Orr, D. serves as a CCNE evaluator / team leader, for nursing schools (2009-2015). Wright, M. was awarded tenure by the Board of Trustees at Union University (2015). Wright, M. was awarded the Nevin Downs Leadership Award from the Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia, Nashville, Tennessee (2015). Wright, M. is a member of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetist’s Education Committee (2015). Wright, M. serves as Program Committee Chair for the Tennessee Association of Nurse Anesthetists (2014-2105). Harden, K. awarded Fellow, American Association of Nurse Practitioners (2014-2015). Wright, M. serves as a reviewer for the International Journal for Student Nurse Anesthetists (2014-2015).

Crihfield, P., served as abstract reviewer for National Organization of Nurse Practitioners Faculty Annual Conference (April, 2013).

Cupples, C. served faculty advisor for poster presentations at Tenth Annual Union University Symposium (April, 2013).

Cupples, C. served as abstract reviewer for Sigma Theta Tau International 8th Regional Conference at Union University (October, 2012).

Evans, S. served as Program Chair of Region 8 Conference Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society (October, 2012).

Evans, S. was elected by the Union University Information Technology Committee to be the chairman for uTech Expo.

Evans, S. nominated for Faculty of the Year at Union University (Spring 2013).

Evans, S. nominated and accepted candidacy for Region 8 Coordinator of Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society (election pending, 2013).

Evans, S. served as abstract reviewer for Sigma Theta Tau International 8th Regional Conference at Union University (October, 2012).

Evans, S. served as emcee for Sigma Theta Tau International 8th Regional Conference at Union University (October, 2012).

Evans, S. served as poster reviewer for research awards at the Sigma Theta Tau International 8th Regional Conference at Union University (October, 2012).

Evans, S, served as Awards Committee Member for Region 8 of Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society.

Evans, S. completed certification of “Applying the Quality Matters Rubric.”

Evans, S. successfully completed the Quality Matter “Peer Reviewer Course” and was certified through Quality Matters as an official Peer Reviewer.

Harden, K. serves as President of West Tennessee Nurse Practitioner Alliance (2012-2013).

Harden, K. serves as CCNE Site Evaluator (2012-2013).

Harden, K. nominated for American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Fellows Program (2013).

McLaughlin, R. serves on the National Education Committee for the Society of Pediatric Nurses.

• McLaughlin, R. serves as the treasurer for the Mid South Society of Pediatric Nurses, Memphis, TN.

McLaughlin, R. serves on the Editorial Board for the Journal of Pediatric Nursing.

McLaughlin, R. serves as a reviewer for the journal Neonatal Network.

Powers, C. became certified through ANCC as Nurse Executive Advanced

Powers, C. serves as President of American Nephrology Nurses Association, Memphis Chapter (2012-2014).

Powers, C. serves on Best Practice Speaker Committee of Tennessee Organization of Nurse Executives, Memphis Chapter.

Powers, C. serves on Awards & Scholarship Committee, American Nephrology Nurses Association (2012-2014).

Powers, C. serves as content expert for ANCC Nursing Professional Development Certification (2012).

Thornton, D. serves as CCNE Site Evaluator.

Wherry, S. serves on Medication History Advisory Group (HIP TN).

Wright, M. elected to AANA Education Committee for term of 2014-2016 at the Assembly of School Faculty.

Wray, K., Yearwood, A., and Foster, B. completed academic requirements for earning a Doctor of Nursing Practice at Union University (May, 2013). • Powers, C. serves as ANCC content expert registry for Nurses Professional Development Certification (2012). • Harden, K. serves as president of West Tennessee Nurse Practitioner Alliance (2012). • Powers, C. serves as Chapter president for American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) and Awards Scholarship Committee for ANNA (2012). • Sanchez, Z. passed ANCC FNP certification exam (2012). • Crihfiled, P. passed Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialist exam (Pediatric Nursing Certification Board) (2012). • Harden, K. selected to participate in Seminar on Academic Leadership in Baptist Universities (2012). • Kellim, C. selected to participate in Teaching and Learning Grant project under the direction of Dr. Ben Mitchell. Collaborated with professional faculty to define a potential “Union University definition” of the Christian Intellectual Tradition (2012). • Evans, S. served as STTI Program Committee Chair for the Region 8, 2012 conference (2012). • Harden, K. serves as CCNE site reviewer (2012). • Crihfield, P. appointed to Board of Directors for Right Choice of West Tennessee (2012).

• Keene, P. completed 2 courses from Bryan LGH College on Pallative versus Hospice Care for Simulation Certification. Memphis, TN. (2012). • Harden, K. serves as peer reviewer for The American Journal for Nurse Practitioners (2012) • Thornton, D. serves as Team Leader and Site Visitor for Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) (2011-2012). • Bagwell, L, Crihfield, P., Harden, K., Harrell. et al. (2012). Using Ethics Scenarios in High-Fidelity Human Patient Simulation. Received Honorable Mention and $250 Award for Newell Innovative Teaching Award, Union University. • Blackard, G. chosen as test bank writer for Potter, P. & Perry, A. (2012). Fundamentals of Nursing (8th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby Elsevier. • Harden, K. was chosen to serve as CCNE evaluator. • McLaughlin, R. appointed to 2011 – present national Education Committee for Society of Pediatric Nurses. • Harden, K. was elected President of West Tennessee Nurse Practitioner Association. • Kellim, C. received ELNEC (End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium) trainer for end-of-life / palliative care (July 2011). • Powers, C. received a Doctorate of Nursing Practice (2011). • McLaughlin, R. serves as treasurer of Mid-South Society of Pediatric Nurses (2011) • Kellim, C. received certification as end-of-life care trainer through the End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC) (2011). • Kellim, C. selected to participate in Foundations of Faith Community Nursing & Health Ministry curriculum, October 28-29, 2011 & November 11-12, 2011. Affirmed as Faith Community Nurse, November 11, 2011. • Powers C. was elected President-Elect of the Memphis Chapter of the American Nephrology Nurses Association (2010). • Wilhite, L. served as content reviewer for Nurse Practitioner Acute Care Protocol by Dr. Donald C. Correll that was published in Acute Care Horizons, LLC (2010). • Harden, K and Medlin, L. was awarded the first of two ever Graduate Research Grants at Union University. • Powers C. was elected President of Nu Lambda chapter of STTI (2009-2010). • Cashion, A.K., Cupples, C., Cowan, P., Hutson, M., Gibson, D, Bloodworth, R, Thomas, F. & Eason, J. Dietary Intake in persons in renal failure awaiting kidney transplant. 2009 International Transplant Nurses Society Symposium, Montreal Canada, September, 2009. 2009 Roche Best of Abstracts Award 9/24-26, 2009 Montreal Quebec Canada, Category: Health Behavior Changes. • Jacobson, M. was presented the Apple Award from Phi Theta Kappa at Southwest Tennessee Community College (2009). • Thornton, D. has been appointed to serve as a CCNE evaluator for nursing schools (2009). • Keene, P. received her certification as an advanced practice nurse in the areas of hospice and palliative care (2009).

• Crihfield, P. received Doctorate of Nursing Practice (2007). • Keene, P. received Doctorate of Nursing Practice with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner credentials (2007). • Sachse D. and Keene, P. selected or AACN supported aging conference (2007). • Keene, P. selected for IMOHEP (2007). • Keene, P. selected as one of the top 100 nurses in Shelby County for 2007. • McLaughlin, R. was appointed to the editorial board for the Journal of Pediatric Nursing (JPN) (November 2006). • McLaughlin, R. serves as manuscript reviewer for Neonatal Network since 1990.

Missions

Fourteen (14) faculties and nursing students provided health clinics and anesthesia services on a mission trip to Dominican Republic (February, 2007). • Sharon Edwards led a small group of undergraduate nursing students to Dominican Republic (May, 2008). • Fifteen (15) faculties and nursing students provided health clinics and anesthesia services on a mission trip to Dominican Republic (February, 2008). • Ten (10) faculties and nursing students provided health clinics on a mission trip to the Dominican Republic (March, 2009). • Twenty-four (24) faculties and nursing students provided health clinics on a mission trip to Dominican Republic (February 2009). • Sharon Evans led a group of 9 undergraduate nursing students to the Dominican Republic for a one-week mission trip (January, 2010). • Thirty-five (35) faculties and nursing students provided health clinics on a mission trip to Dominican Republic (January, 2010). • Twenty-four (24) faculties and nursing students provided health clinics and anesthesia services on a mission trip to Dominican Republic (February, 2010). • Sharon Evans co-led 4 undergraduate students on a Go Trip to China (May, 2011) • Thirty-six (36) faculties and nursing students provided health clinics on a mission trip to Dominican Republic (January, 2011). • Wendy Bishop, April Yearwood, and Molly Wright traveled to the Dominican Republic for a one-week medical mission opportunity for nurse anesthesia students (February, 2011). • Cindy Powers organized food drive (Germantown BSNA) for Baptist Children’s home (2012). • Kelly Harden led foot care ministry at Room at the Inn at Englewood Baptist Church (2012). • Shari Wherry served on medical mission trip to Mexico (2012). • Drs. Crihfield, Harden, Thornton-Orr, Powers, and Sherrie Turner traveled to the Dominican Republic for a one-week medical mission opportunity for nurse practitioner students (2012). • Twenty-nine (29) faculties and nurse anesthesia students traveled to the Dominican Republic to provide clinics in villages surrounding Juan Dolio and Santo

Domingo as well as providing anesthesia care in operating rooms of El Buen Samaritano in La Romano. Care was provided for over 500 patients in 4 days (2012). • Cindy Powers serves as volunteer at Shelter for victims of Apartment building Fire

(2012).

• Twenty-four (24) undergraduate nursing faculties and students completed a five-day mission trip to Blackey, Kentucky to provide community-based nursing education (October, 2012). • Kelly Harden organized foot care ministry for Room at the Inn at Englewood Baptist Church (2012-2013). • • Thirty-eight (38) faculties and nursing students completed a weeklong mission trip to Dominican Republic to provide community-based nursing care clinics (January, 2013). • Thirty-two (32) faculties and nurse anesthesia students completed a weeklong mission trip to Dominican Republic to provide community-based nursing care clinics (January, 2013). • Thirty-one (31) faculties and nurse anesthesia students completed a weeklong mission trip to Dominican Republic to provide community-based nursing care clinics and anesthetic management for surgical procedures (January, 2013). • Forty-two (42) faculties and nursing students completed a weeklong mission trip to Dominican Republic to provide community-based nursing care clinics (January, 2014).

Drs. Kelly Harden, Patsy Crihfield, Darel Davis, Shari Wherry, Cindy Powers, Professor Joy Thomason, and Sherrie Turner led a group of 40 students and faculty to the Dominican Republic in January of 2014. Health promotion teaching, medical care, and evangelism were provided in remote villages to over 1,000 people in 4 days. Drs. Kelly Harden, Patsy Crihfield, Darel Davis, Shari Wherry, Cindy Powers, Professor Joy Thomason, and Sherrie Turner led a group of 43 students and faculty to the Dominican Republic in January of 2015. Health promotion teaching, medical care, and evangelism were provided in remote villages to over 1,000 people in 4 days. Glynis Blackard coordinated the first mission trip for undergraduate students on Hendersonville campus to Blackey, Kentucky (2013). Teresa Johnson assisted in the coordination of undergraduate mission trip to Blackey, Kentucky (Spring 2014). Teresa Johnson participated as an adult mentor to teens in church youth group, Hendersonville Church of Christ (2013-2014). Teresa Johnson participated in serving the homeless in Madison, Tennessee (2014). Teresa Johnson participated in Community Service Day at Hendersonville Church of Christ (2014). Teresa Johnson participated in winter clothing give away and assisted with yard sale benefitting feeding the impoverished of Sumner County (2014). Glynis Blackard participated in building a handicap ramp at an inner city church in Orange Mound in Memphis, Tennessee (Fall 2013).

Allison Davis served in the Bledsoe Baptist Association Toy Store ministry (2014). Allison Davis served on two church committees: the Angel Tree ministry, benefiting families in the Appalachian region of Tennessee and a clothing drive which served the local community (2013-2014). Elisha Hill worked with the PTO at Madison Creek Elementary providing community service (painting schools, back to school clean up) as well as assisting in the state-wide initiative for a morning of prayer with teachers, students, and families. She also served in the hunger fight, serving food to the homes population in Nashville, TN (2014). Phyllis Moore assisted in organizing Relay for Life event with Alamo First Christian Church (2015). Dr. Molly Wright was a team member of an international mission trip to Port-au-Prince, Haiti (2015).