Alison Saricks Merrill

Position: Associate Professor School of Nursing College of Health and Human Sciences University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO 80639

Home Address

907 Milan Terrace Court Fort Collins, CO 80525

Telephone

Office: (970) 351-1389 Home: (970) 226-0970

Education: 2008 PhD, Colorado State University, Educational Leadership 1990 MS, University of Michigan, Nursing 1979 BS (summa cum laude), University of Rhode Island, Nursing 1975 BS, University of Kansas, Education 1974 BA, (with honors in English), University of Kansas, History, English

Certification:

Work Experience:

2014 Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)

Professional

Academic:

2010 – present University of Northern Colorado School of Nursing Greeley, CO Associate Professor Teaching, Course and Program Coordination,

Advising, Research, Service

2012, 2013, 1014 University of Pharmacy and Medicine 2015, 2016 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Visiting Professor Graduate Education and Thesis Research Advising 2003 – 2010 University of Northern Colorado School of Nursing Greeley, CO Assistant Professor Teaching , Course and Program Coordination,

Advising, Research, Service 1998 - 2003 University of Northern Colorado School of Nursing Greeley, CO Lecturer Teaching, Course Coordination, Advising University of Pharmacy and Medicine

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2002 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Visiting Professor Pathophysiology for undergraduate Vietnamese nursing students

2000 Nam Dinh Medical High School, Vietnam Visiting Professor Pathophysiology for undergraduate Vietnamese nursing students

1991 - 1998 Front Range Community College Fort Collins, CO Nursing Instructor Teaching, Advising 1991 - 1993 University of Northern Colorado School of Nursing Greeley, CO Clinical Instructor

Professional Non-

Academic:

1995 - 1999 Poudre Valley Hospital Fort Collins, CO Registered Nurse II Oncology Unit Staff Nurse 1987 - 1990 Michigan State University Clinical Center East Lansing, Michigan Hematology/Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist 1985 - 1987 Desert Valley Care Center Casa Grande, AZ Assistant Director of Nursing Staff Development Coordinator 1983 - 1985 Northeast Wyoming Hospice Gillette, WY Director and Patient Care Coordinator

1983 – 1984 Campbell County Memorial Hospital Gillette, WY Intensive Care Unit Staff Nurse

1979 – 1983 St. Joseph Hospital Denver, CO Charge Nurse, Oncology Unit Staff Nurse, Surgical and Oncology Units

Area of

Specialization:

Teaching and learning processes Clinical Nurse Specialist in Oncology and Hematology Nursing Medical-surgical nursing Pathophysiology Laboratory Interpretation Health Assessment Intravenous and parenteral therapies Patient and staff education Hospice care; End of life issues

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Research Areas/

Interests:

Teaching and learning processes Brain-based learning Developing “brain-friendly” classrooms Use of educational technology in the classroom High fidelity simulation Trauma nursing

Publications:

Dissertation Merrill, A. (2008). The impact of constructivist teaching strategies on higher order cognition and learning. Dissertation Abstract International (University).

Juried:

2012 Merrill, A., Hayes, J.S.,Clukey, L., & Curtis, D. (2012) Do they really care? How trauma patients perceive nurses' caring behaviors. Journal of Trauma Nursing, 19(1), 33-37. 2010 Hayes, J.S., Merrill, A., Clukey, L., & Curtis, D. (2010). Family-centered trauma care: Is it caring? International Journal for Human Caring, 14(1), 7 – 10. 2010 Merrill, A.; Hayes, J.S., Clukey, L.; Curtis, D. “Do they really care? How trauma patients perceive nurses’ caring behaviors.” Proceedings of the 43rd Annual Communicating Nursing Research Conference, 2010. 2010 Merrill, A. & Hummel, F. “Simulation: A bridge to culture care.” Proceedings of the 43rd Annual Communicating Nursing Research Conference, 2010. 2009 Clukey, L.; Hayes, J.; Merrill, A.; Curtis, D. “Helping them understand: Nurses’ caring behaviors as perceived by family members of trauma patients.” Journal of Trauma Nursing 16(2), 73-81. 2009 Merrill, A.; Gleockner, G. “Constructivist teaching and the acquisition of higher order cognition.” Proceedings of the 42nd Annual Communicating Nursing Research Conference, 2009. 2009 Merrill, A.; Hummel, F.; Rojas, D. “Connecting the dots: Linking cultural knowledge to clinical practice through the use of high fidelity patient simulation.” Proceedings of the 42nd Annual Communicating Nursing Research Conference, 2009.

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2009 Hayes, J.; Merrill, A.; Clukey, L.; Curtis, D. “Perceptions of Nurse’s caring behaviors by family members of trauma patients.” Proceedings of the 42nd Annual Communicating Nursing Research Conference, 2009. 2004 Koeckeritz, J.; Hopkins, K., Merrill, A. “Ileum: Interactive learning effectively using mnemonics.” Nurse Educator, 29(2), 75-79.

Manuscripts in preparation:

Merrill, A., Dougherty, Henry, M., & Wilson, V. (In preparation). “What we say really matters: Social support from faculty has an impact on nursing student stress.” Merrill, A. & Gloeckner, G. (In preparation – ready for submission). “Constructivist teaching and the acquisition of higher order cognition: Results of a quantitative study.” Merrill, A. & Gloeckner, G. (In preparation). “Reactions to constructivism in the classroom: A comparative study of traditional versus second degree nursing students.” Wilson, V., Dougherty, Henry, M., & Merrill, A.(In preparation). “Mitigating stress in the profession of nursing: The importance of self-esteem.”

Professional

Presentations:

Juried:

2014 Wilson, V., Merrill, A., Henry, M. & Dougherty, J. The impact of self-esteem and stress on the health of nursing students. 48th Annual Communicating Nursing Research Conference, Research and Information Exchange, Albuquerque, N.M. 2012 Merrill, A. & Hummel, F. “High Fidelity Simulation: A Bridge Between Cultural Education and Culture Care Practice in Nursing.” 1st Annual Conference on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, University of Northern Colorado. 2010 Merrill, A. & Hummel, F. “The use of High Fidelity Simulation to enhance the quality of cultural education and culture care practice in nursing.” 28th Annual International Nursing Technology Conference, Baltimore, MD. 2010 Merrill, A.S., Hayes, J.S., Clukey, L. & Curtis, D. “Do they really care: How trauma patients perceive nurses’ caring behaviors.” Western Institute of Nursing, 43rd Annual Communicating Nursing Research Conference, Research and Information Exchange, Glendale, AZ.

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2010 Merrill, A. & Hummel,F. “Simulation: A bridge to culture care.” Western Institute of Nursing, 43rd Annual Communicating Nursing Research Conference, Research and Information Exchange, Glendale, AZ. 2009 Merrill, A., Ermann, E., Chen, P., Dougherty, J., Gardner, P., Henry, M., Sampson, J., Wilson, V. “The impact of faculty social support on nursing student stress.” Work, Stress, and Health Conference, San Juan, Puerto Rico. 2009 Dougherty, J., Sampson, J., Chen, P., Ermann, E., Gardner, P., Henry, M., Merrill, A., Wilson, V. “Stress, coping, and health in traditional and second-degree nursing students.” Work, Stress, and Health Conference, San Juan, Puerto Rico. 2009 Wilson, V., Gardner, P., Chen, P., Dougherty, J., Ermann, E., Gardner, P., Henry, M., Merrill, A., Sampson, J., Wilson, V. “Self-esteem as a protective factor to mitigate stress in nursing: A longitudinal study.” Work, Stress, and Health Conference, San Juan, Puerto Rico. 2009 Merrill, A.; Bopp, A. “A potpourri of pedagogy: Designing interactive classroom sessions.” 18th Annual Nurse Educators Conference in the Rockies. Breckenridge, Colorado. 2009 Henry, M., Dougherty, J., Merrill A., Wilson V., Sampson, P., Gardner, P., Chen, P. “Methodological Considerations when Measuring “Stress” with Salivary Cortisol.” Work, Stress, and Health Conference, San Juan, Puerto Rico. 2009 Merrill, A. & Gloeckner, G. “Constructivist teaching and the acquisition of higher order cognition.” Western Institute of Nursing, 42nd Annual Communicating Nursing Research Conference, Research and Information Exchange, Salt Lake City, Utah. 2009 Merrill, A., Rojas, D., & Hummel, F., “Connecting the dots: Linking cultural competence to clinical practice.” Western Institute of Nursing, 42nd Annual Communicating Nursing Research Conference, Research and Information Exchange, Salt Lake City, Utah. 2009

Hayes, J.S., Merrill, A.S., Clukey, L. & Curtis, D. “Perceptions of nurse’s caring behaviors by family members of trauma patients.” Western Institute

of Nursing, 42nd Annual Communicating Nursing Research Conference, Research and Information Exchange, Salt Lake City, Utah.

2009 Clukey, L; Hayes, J.; Merrill, A. Curtis, D. Importance of developing nurse caring behaviors for family centered trauma care. Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Research Congress, Vancouver, Canada.

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2009 Gardner, P.C., Sampson, J.M., Chen, P.Y., Dougherty, J., Henry, M., Merrill, A., & Wilson, V. “Personality moderators of the relationship between need for recovery and health.” Poster presentation at Rocky Mountain Academy for Occupational and Environmental Medicine Annual Conference, Denver, CO. 2008 Merrill, A.S., “The impact of constructivst teaching on the acquisition of higher order cognition and learning.” PhD defense. Colorado State University School of Education. 2008 Cigularov, K., Sampson, J. M., Gardner, P. C., Chen, P. Y., Dougherty, J. P., Henry, M., Merrill, A., & Wilson, V. “An investigation of personality determinants of person-occupation and demand-ability fit. 7th International Conference on Occupational Health and Stress, Washington, DC.

2007 Hessler, K; Merrill, A; & Henderson, A. “Creating interactive powerpoints.” 17th Annual Nurse Educators Conference in the Rockies. Breckenridge, Colorado. 2007 Henderson, A., & Merrill, A. “Increasing Student understanding of ABG’s through the use of podcasting: Results of a pilot study.” 25th Annual International Nursing Computer and Technology Conference. San Francisco, CA. 2006 Henderson, A, & Merrill, A. “Podcasting: Interactive technology in the classroom.” 17th Annual Nurse Educators Conference in the Rockies. Breckenridge, Colorado.

2006 Henderson, A., & Merrill, A. “Podcasting: A new wave in nursing education.” 24th Annual International Nursing Computer and Technology Conference. Toronto, Canda. 2005 Merrill, A., & Henderson, A. “Sage on the stage vs. guide on the side: Results of applied research comparing two classroom teaching strategies.” 16th Annual Nurse Educators Conference in the Rockies, Breckenridge, Colorado. 2005 Merrill, A., &Henderson, A. “Enhanced skill acquisition through critical thinking and self-reflection.” 6th National Conference on Nursing Skills Laboratories, San Antonio, Texas 2005 Merrill, A., & Haynes, L. “Creating the perfect skills laboratory in response to the perfect storm.” 6th National Conference on Nursing Skills Laboratories, San Antonio, Texas.

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2005 Koeckeritz, J.; Henderson, A; Hessler, K; & Merrill, A. “Increasing interactivity in the nursing classroom.” 23rd Annual International Nursing Computer and Technology Conference. Atlanta, Georgia. 2004 Merrill, A, “Designing a brain-friendly classroom.” 15th Annual Nurse Educators Conference in the Rockies, Breckenridge, Colorado. 2003 Merrill, A., & Walter, P. “Designing a constructivist, cooperative skills laboratory.” 5th National Conference on Nursing Skills Laboratories, San Antonio, Texas. 2002 Walter, P., & Merrill, A; Koeckeritz, J; Martin, J. “Providing online support for clinical mentors.” Rocky Mountain Nurse Educators Conference, Colorado. 2001 Merrill, A.; Walter, P.; Koeckeritz, J., & Martin, J. “Developing online support for clinical mentors.” American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Washington, D.C.

2001 Merrill, A., & Walter, P. “Organization and management of nursing skills Laboratories: Teaching and learning processes for acquiring nursing skills.” 4th Annual Conference on Nursing Skills Laboratories. University of Texas Health Science Center. San Antonio, TX

2000 Merrill, A., Matheis-Kraft, C., Richter, J. Hickson-Hardy, L., & Nguyan, L. “Adjustment to assistive living in a rural community.” Rural Nursing

2000 Walter, P., & Merrill, A. “Enhancing the transition from classroom student to clinical student.” American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Chicago, IL. 1990 Merrill, A. “Decision making strategies in breast cancer patients facing treatment choices: The development of a measurement tool.” Northern Great Lakes Nursing Society. Poster Session.

Non-Juried:

2012 Merrill, A. “Do they really care? How trauma patients perceive nurses’ caring behaviors.” Presented as part of a 3-way discussion along with presentations from Dr. Janice Hayes and Dr. Lory Clukey. Medical Center of the Rockies Research Committee. Loveland, CO. 2012 Merrill, A. “Wake your students up with interactivity in the classroom.” Presented at the Graduate Teaching Assistant Conference. August 2012, University of Northern Colorado.

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2012 Merrill, A. “The history of pinning and reflections on what it means to be a nurse.” Faculty Speaker at the May, 2012 pinning ceremony. University of Northern Colorado. 2011 Merrill, A. “The history of pinning and the meaning of the nursing profession.” Faculty Speaker at the December, 2011 pinning ceremony. University of Northern Colorado. 2011 Merrill, A. “Creating an interactive classroom.” Presented at the Graduate Teaching Assistant Conference. August 2011, University of Northern Colorado. 2011 Merrill, A. “The significance of the nursing pin and reflections on nursing.” Keynote speaker at the May, 2011 pinning ceremony. University of Northern Colorado. 2010 Merrill, A. “Reflections on nursing.” Keynote address at 2010 August pinning ceremony. University of Northern Colorado. 2010 Merrill, A. “The history and significance of the nursing pin.” Faculty speaker at 2010 May pinning ceremony. University of Northern Colorado. 2010 Merrill, A. & Bopp, A. “Creating an interactive classroom.” Presented at the Spring 2010 National Institute for Nursing Education and Scholarship workshop. University of Northern Colorado. 2009 Merrill, A. “Lab interpretation: Do you know your numbers?” Presented to nurses at Medical Center of the Rockies. Loveland, Colorado. 2009 Clukey, L.; Hayes, J.; Merrill, A. and Curtis, D. Family Members of Trauma Patients Perceptions of Nurses’ Caring Behaviors. 8th Annual Translational Research Conference. Pasadena, CA. (invited, poster) 2009 Merrill, A. “The impact of constructivist teaching strategies versus lecture on the acquisition of higher order learning.” Presented to the spring meeting of Zeta Omicron Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau. University of Northern Colorado. 2008 Merrill, A. “What is a nurse?” Keynote address at 2008 December pinning ceremony. University of Northern Colorado. 2008 Henry, M., Dougherty, J., Burns, P., Fisher, M., Merrill, A., Wilson, V., Sampson, J., Gardner, P., Cigularov, K., & Chen, P. “Perceived and Physiologic Stress in Traditional and Second-degree Nursing Students.”

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Western Institute of Nursing, 41st Annual Communicating Nursing Research Conference, Research and Information Exchange, Garden Grove, CA.

2008 Dougherty, J., Henry, M., Merrill, A., Wilson, V., Sampson, J., Gardner, P., Cigularov, K., & Chen, P. “Experiences of Stress and Coping in Nursing Students.” Western Institute of Nursing, 41st Annual Communicating Nursing Research Conference, Research and Information Exchange, Garden Grove, CA.

2006 Merrill, A. “Then and now: A retrospective.” Keynote address at 2006 December pinning ceremony. University of Northern Colorado. 2006 Henderson, A; Merrill, A. “Podcasting: A new wave in nursing education.” Sigma Theta Tau. Greeley, CO. 2006 Merrill, A; Henderson, A; Hessler, K. “Interactive teaching strategies.” Presented to visitors at The school of nursing homecoming reception. Greeley, CO. 2006 Merrill, A. “Understanding ABG’s” Presented to nurses at Poudre Valley Hospital. Fort Collins, Colorado. 2005 Merrill, A. “Interpreting Lab Values.” Presented to nurses at Poudre Valley Hospital. Fort Collins, Colorado. 2005 Merrill, A. “Welcome to nursing: Challenges for the future.” Keynote address at 2005 December pinning ceremony. University of Northern Colorado.

2003 Merrill, A. “Laboratory interpretation: What nurses need to know.” Presented to the nurses at North Colorado Medical Center. Greeley, CO 2002 Merrill, A.; Carroll,V.; Peters,E. “Enhancing handwashing compliance in hospital nurses: A pilot study. Sigma Theta Tau, Zeta Omicron Chapter. Greeley, CO. 2002 Merrill, A. Panel discussion: “Nursing: A world of opportunities.” Moderator. Sigma Theta Tau, Zeta Omicon Chapter Initiation. Greeley, CO

2001 Merrill, A. “Nursing educational strategies for developing nations.” SigmaTheta Tau and Colorado Nursing Association. Greeley, CO. 1999 Merrill, A. The capricious cancer: Breast cancer. Ben Nighthorse Campbell sponsored Women’s Health Forum, Health Care: What Every Woman Should Know. University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO.

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Funded Projects: 2012 PRISM Grant awarded by the School of Nursing, University of Northern Colorado

2007 Research Enhancement Award Program. Project Title: Experiences of Stress and Coping in UNC Nursing Students. $5,209, Sponsored Projects and Academic Research Center, University of Northern Colorado

2002 Grant; New Researcher Grant, $600, SPARC

Professional

Consultation:

2009-2010 Development of workshop and on-line seminar for Nursing Faculty Approaches to teaching: Theoretical basis and strategies University of Alaska, Anchorage, Alaska 1996 Poudre Valley Hospital, Fort Collins, CO Developed a nurse remediation program

Professional

Memberships:

2011 – present Research Committee (Knowledge to Outcomes) Member University of Colorado Health – Northern Area Loveland/Fort Collins, CO 2011 - present Committee on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Member University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO 2014 - present Sigma Theta Tau, Zeta Omicron Chapter Historian University of Northern Colorado School of Nursing Greeley, CO 2010 - 2011 Sigma Theta Tau, Zeta Omicron Chapter Board Member University of Northern Colorado School of Nursing Greeley, CO 2009 - present American Nurses Association member 2008 – present Western Institute of Nursing Member 2007 – 2010 Sigma Theta Tau, Zeta Omicron Chapter President University of Northern Colorado School of Nursing Greeley, CO

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2006 - 2007 Sigma Theta Tau, Zeta Omicron Chapter President Elect and Faculty Advisor University of Northern Colorado School of Nursing Greeley, CO 2004 - 2006 Simulation User’s Workgroup member Center for Nursing Excellence Denver, CO 2004 State Articulation Committee on Nursing Education University of Northern Colorado representative Denver, CO 2000 Colorado Nurses Association Convention from District 9 Delegate to the state convention Denver, CO. 1998 – present Member Sigma Theta Tau, Zeta Omicron Chapter 1999 – 2003 Vice President 1987 - 1999 Oncology Nursing Society member 1979 - 1983 Sigma Theta Tau Charter Member University of Rhode Island School of Nursing Kingston, R.I.

University Service:

2016 Campus Commons Engagement Committee 2016 Campus Climate Initiative - Campus Working Group 2015 - 2016 M. Lucile Harrison Award Selection Committee 2015 – 2016 Faculty Senate Chair 2013 – 2014 University Disciplinary Committee, member 2012 Spoke to students in Chemistry 281 about the application of chemistry principles in the field of nursing per request of Chemistry faculty

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2011 - 2012 Sexual Harassment Complaint Appeals Committee Member 2010 - present College of Health and Human Sciences Representative Faculty Senate Secretary (2010 – 2015) Elections Committee Chair (2012-2015) Member of the Executive Committee Member of the Faculty Welfare Committee Member of the Codification Committee 2010 Center for Teaching and Learning Infrared Technology Committee Explored different systems and chose Turing Point Technology Member 2007 – 2008 College of Health and Human Sciences Representative Faculty Senate 2007 – 2008 Member of the Faculty Welfare Committee Member of the Election Committee Faculty Senate 2004 - 2005 University Task Force on Faculty and Staff Development Member Appointed by President Kay Norton 2004 - 2005 Member of the Executive Committee Faculty Senate 2004 - 2005 Chairman, Faculty Senate Elections Committee Faculty Senate 2004 - 2005 Secretary Faculty Senate 2004 - 2006 College of Health and Human Sciences Representative Faculty Senate 2002 – 2003 College of Health and Human Sciences Representative Undergraduate Council 2000 - 2003 Salary Equities Committee Chairman 2002 - 2003 Member 2000 – 2002 Faculty Senate

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2001-2003 Faculty Senate Elections Committee Member 2000 – 2003 College of Health and Human Sciences Representative Faculty Senate 2000 – 2002 Faculty Welfare Committee Member

College of Natural and Health Sciences

2011 – present NHS Mentor/Expert List under the following categories: General Assistance Syllabi Preparation Course Preparation and Delivery Measuring Outcomes Student Complaints 2006 School of Nursing Director Search and Screen Committee Member College of Natural and Health Sciences

School of Nursing

2015 – 2016 CNE Training Committee Trainer 2015 – 2016 NCSBN Committee Member 2015-2016 Search and Screen Committee member 2014 – present SON Evaluation Committee Undergraduate Sub-Committee 2014 – 2015 Graduate Curriculum Organization Master’s Plan Subcommittee PhD Education Courses Subcommittee 2006 – present Member of Undergraduate Curriculum Organization 2009 – 2013, Chairperson 2008 – Chairperson elect

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Member of following UCO Subcommittees and Task Forces:

Core Committee Clinical Course Group Task Force Fifth Semester Task Force Curriculum Restructure Task Force TeamSTEPPES Task Force

2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 Participated in the SON Poverty Simulation activity. Served as the “Teacher” during the simulation. 2008 – 2010 – CCNE Essentials of BSN Education Task Force member Co-chair: Diversity Task Force 2006 – present Member of Learning Resource Center Committee 2006 – present Member of Undergraduate Leadership Team 2006 – 2009 Member of Evaluation Committee Chair of Undergraduate Evaluation Sub-Committees: NCLEX data analysis Outcome essay analysis 2006 – 2009 Member of Graduate Curriculum Organization Education Track Sub-committee member 2005 – 2007 Coordinator of 2nd Degree Program 1998 - present Medical-Surgical Semester Coordinator Coordinate semester calendars, student clinical rotations, orient and mentor Graduate Assistants and Adjunct Faculty 2002 – 2006 Organized and conducted all new faculty orientation School of Nursing 2006 Semester 2/3 Change Task Force Member 2004 – 2006 School of Nursing Search and Screen Committee 2005 – 2006 Chairman 2004 – 2005 AAEO representative 1998 – 2006 Faculty Affairs Committee 2002 – 2006 Chairman 1998 – 2002 Member

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2005 DEC Committee Co-chair 2004 Developed new N 321 Lab Interpretation and Concepts of Microbiology Course 2004 – 2005 Nursing Skills Laboratory Co-coordinator 2002 40th School of Nursing Anniversary Committee Member 2000 – 2004 School of Nursing Parliamentarian 2000 – 2001 Educational Advisory Board Chairman 1999 – 2001 School of Nursing Search and Sceen Committee AAEO representative 1999 Assisted Student Affairs Committee (SAC) Grievance work on 3 cases 1998 – 2001 Warm Fuzzy Co –chairman 1998 - 2006 Semester 3 Coordinator Coordinate semester calendars, student clinical rotations, orient and mentor Graduate Assistants and Adjunct Faculty 1998 - 2006 Member, Development Committee, CO

Community

Service:

2016 – present UC Health Northern Region Nurse Residency Advisory Board Member 2011 – present UC Health Northern Region Research Committee Member Member of the subcommittee for proposal reviews 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 Supervised students doing phlebotomies and health screenings at a variety of sites for the 9 News Health Fair 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 Supervised undergraduate students giving shots and doing basic health screening at United Way of Weld County Project Connect

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2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 Friendship Bridge Volunteer. Taught 2 – week Graduate level Medical-Surgical Nursing course University of Medicine and Pharmacy Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 2006 – 2011 Conference organizer and abstract reviewer Centennial Health Education Center’s Annual Nurse Educators Conference in the Rockies 1998 - 2009 Relay for Life Organizer, Participant, Volunteer American Cancer Society Fort Collins, CO 1998 – 2004 Greeley, CO 2004 – 2008 2005, 2006 Organized book donations for Ghana, Africa 2002 Friendship Bridge Volunteer. Taught 3 – week Medical-Surgical Nursing course Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 2000 Friendship Bridge Volunteer. Taught 3 – week Medical-Surgical Nursing course Nam Dinh, Vietnam 1994 - 2000 President, Board of Directors Cancer Control Chairperson American Cancer Society Larimer County, CO 1997 - 2000 Chairman, Combined Community Health Improvement Fund Community Foundation Fort Collins, CO 1993 - 1994 President Larimer County Medical Society Alliance Fort Collins, CO 1991 – 1997 Health Care Volunteer Poudre R-1 School District Fort Collins, CO

PhD Committees:

Cathy Coram (current)

Cynthia Crews (current)

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Anita Fitzgerald (current)

Ketty Holt (current)

Pam Laskowski (current)

Michael Murphy (current)

Jean Yockey (current)

Lisa Zenoni (current)

Peggy Ursuy (completed 2014)

Michelle Ellis (completed 2013) – Co-Chair

Debra Wilson (completed 2013) – Co-Chair

Kupiri Ackerman-Barger (completed 2012)

Diane Bilotta (completed 2012)

Jessica Doolen (completed 2012)

Katrina Einhellig (completed 2012)

Ann Henderson (completed 2012)

Nicole Square (completed 2012)

Deborah Kearns (completed 2009)

Kristen Zulkosky (completed 2009)

DNP Committees:

Lorrie Henecke - Chair (Current)

Tracy Nunnelly – Chair (Current)

Michael Bregenzer – Chair (Current)

Jennifer Boxberger – Chair (Current)

Jennifer Fischer – Chair (Current)

Master’s Thesis Committee:

2015 – (Chair) University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Ho Chi Minh City 2015 – (Chair) University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Ho Chi Minh City 2015 – (Chair) University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Ho Chi Minh City 2014 - Ho Chau Ngoc Thao (Chair) University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Ho Chi Minh City

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2014 - Nguyen Thi Hoang Thu (Chair) University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Ho Chi Minh City 2013 - Chau Cao Thi My (Chair) University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Ho Chi Minh City 2013 - Binh Tran My (Chair) University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Ho Chi Minh City 2012 - Doan Thi Van (Chair) University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Ho Chi Minh City 2010 Teri Egan

2009 Erica Coates

Master’s Comprehensive Committees:

2013 Carole Way

2011 Bree Almgren (Chair)

2011 Morgana Meader (Chair)

2010 Lacey Stewart (Chair)

2010 Rita Stern (Chair)

2010 Mari Mutter

2010 Kate Thompson

2009 Stacie Farrow

2009 Megan Walker

2009 Gretchen Halker

2009 Lydia Pyle

2008 Autumn Martin (Chair)

2008 Tanya Laudick

2008 Pat Patrick

2008 Chris Noel

2008 Jeanne Dorr

2008 Gillah Schneider

2008 Laura Kalak

2008 Deb Rojas

2006 Ingrid Tegtman

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2006 Julie Knighton

2006 Piper Forstedt

2006 Katie Love

Courses Taught: 2014 – 2016 UNC School of Nursing

NURS 305 Professional Nursing Concepts NURS 312: Health Assessment (Guest Lectures) NURS 324: Therapeutic Interventions Coordinator, 2nd degree NURS 374: Alterations in Adult Health Practicum, Coordinator NURS 375/376: Alterations in Adult Health Theory I and II, Coordinator

2011 – 2014 UNC School of Nursing

NURS 305 Professional Nursing Concepts NURS 312: Health Assessment NURS 321: Clinical Implications of Laboratory Analysis Interpretation NURS 324: Therapeutic Interventions Coordinator, 2nd degree NURS 374: Episodic Alterations in Adult/Child Health Practicum, Coordinator NURS 375/376: Episodic Alterations in Adult/Child Health Theory, Coordinator NURS 465: Guest lecture: Preparing for the NCLEX Exam NURS 614: Guest lectures

2010 – 2011 UNC School of Nursing

NURS 312: Health Assessment NURS 321: Clinical Implications of Laboratory Analysis Interpretation NURS 324: Therapeutic Intervetions Coordinator, 2nd degree NURS 374: Episodic Alterations in Adult/Child Health Practicum, Coordinator

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NURS 375/376: Episodic Alterations in Adult/Child Health Theory, Coordinator NURS 465: Guest lecture: Preparing for the NCLEX Exam NURS 614: Guest lectures: Immune System and Genetics Musculoseketal System

2009 – 2010 UNC School of Nursing

NURS 321: Clinical Implications of Laboratory Analysis Interpretation NURS 324: Therapeutic Intervetions Coordinator, 2nd degree NURS 374: Episodic Alterations in Adult/Child Health Practicum, Coordinator NURS 375/376: Episodic Alterations in Adult/Child Health Theory, Coordinator NURS 465: Professional Roles with Individuals, Families, and Communities

2008 – 2009 UNC School of Nursing

NURS 321: Clinical Implications of Laboratory Analysis Interpretation NURS 374: Episodic Alterations in Adult/Child Health Practicum NURS 375/376: Episodic Alterations in Adult/Child Health Theory NURS 465: Professional Roles with Individuals, Families, and Communities

2007 – 2008 UNC School of Nursing

NURS 321: Clinical Implications of Laboratory Analysis Interpretation NURS 374: Episodic Alterations in Adult/Child Health Practicum NURS 375/376: Episodic Alterations in Adult/Child Health Theory NURS 465: Professional Roles with Individuals, Families, and Communities NURS 614: Advanced Pathophysiology

2004 - 2005 UNC School of Nursing

NURS 614: Advanced Pathophysiology

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NURS 384: Episodic Alterations in Adult/Child Health Practicum NURS 385/386: Episodic Alterations in Adult/Child Health Theory NURS 465: Professional Roles with Individuals, Families, and

Communities

2000 - 2004 UNC School of Nursing

NURS 321: Clinical Implications of Laboratory Analysis Interpretation NURS 384: Episodic Alterations in Adult/Child Health Practicum NURS 385/386: Episodic Alterations in Adult/Child Health Theory NURS 465: Professional Roles with Individuals, Familes, and Communities (2003 – 2004)

1998 – 2000 UNC School of Nursing

NURS 384: Episodic Alterations in Adult/Child Health Practicum NURS 385/386: Episodic Alterations in Adult/Child Health Theory

1995 – 1998 Front Range Community College

NURS 232: Socialization into the Nursing Care Delivery Spectrum III

NURS 217: Comprehensive Concepts of Adult Nursing II NURS 211: Comprehensive Concepts of Gerontological Nursing NURS 208: Comprehensive Concepts of Adult Nursing I NURS 201: IV Laboratory NURS 111: Health Assessment, Communication and Teaching NURS 110: Seminar on Aging NURS 105: Basic Concepts of Adult Nursing

Professional

Development

Activities:

2015

CETL workshop on Camtasia CETL workshop on Dealing with an Active Shooter on Campus

2013, 2014

Conference on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO CETL workshop on adding creative animation to the classroom

2012

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Conference on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO

2012

Determining Effect Size – Center for Enhancement of Teaching and Learning

2011 - 2012

Scholarship in Teaching and Learning Research Group University of Northern Colorado Research Group Member

2011

Graduate Certificate in Transcultural Nursing

2010

American Association of Colleges of Nursing Baccalaureate Education Conference. Participant Orlando, Fl.

2010

Western Institute of Nursing, 42rd Annual Communicating Nursing Research Conference, Research and Information Exchange Speaker and participant Glendale, AZ

2010

Rutgars 28th Annual International Nursing Computer and Technology Conference. Speaker and participant Baltimore, MD

2009

American Association of Colleges of Nursing Baccalaureate Education Conference. Participant Chicago, Ill. 8th International Conference on Occupational Stress and Health Speaker and participant San Juan, Puerto Rico Sigma Theta Tau Biennial Convention Participant Indianapolis, IN Advanced Excel Workshop Participant Center for Professional Development University of Northern Colorado Rocky Mountain Nurse Educators Conference Speaker and participant Breckenridge, CO

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Western Institute of Nursing, 42nd Annual Communicating Nursing Research Conference, Research and Information Exchange Speaker and participant Salt Lake City, Utah

2008

PhD completed Educational Leadership Colorado State University

Rocky Mountain Nurse Educators Conference Planning Board member and participant Breckenridge, CO

2007

Rocky Mountain Nurse Educators Conference Speaker and participant Breckenridge, CO Rutgars 25th Annual International Nursing Computer and Technology Conference. Speaker and participant San Francisco, CA.

2006

Rocky Mountain Nurse Educators Conference Speaker and participant Breckenridge, CO Rutgars 24th Annual International Nursing Computer and Technology Conference. Speaker and participant Toronto, Canada.

2005

Understanding the Ins and Outs of the GI System PESI Healthcare Workshop Participant Fort Collins, CO Rocky Mountain Nurse Educators Conference Speaker and participant Breckenridge, CO Rutgars 23rd Annual International Nursing Computer and Technology Conference. Speaker and participant Atlanta, GA. 6th National Conference on Nursing Skills Laboratories sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center Speaker and participant San Antonio, TX Simulation Laboratory Work Group Center for Nursing Excellence Participant

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Denver, CO

2004

Transcultural Nursing Certificate Course University of Northern Colorado School of Nursing Greeley, CO 15th Annual Nurse Educators Conference in the Rockies Speaker and participant Breckenridge, CO Mechanisms of Disease: Plain English Pathophysiology PESI Healthcare Workshop Participant Denver, CO Simulation Laboratory Work Group Center for Nursing Excellence Participant Denver, CO

2003

5th National Conference on Nursing Skills Laboratories sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center Speaker and participant San Antonio, TX

2001

4th National Conference on Nursing Skills Laboratories sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center Poster presenter and participant San Antonio, TX

Syllabus Technology Conference Participant Santa Clara, CA American Association of Colleges of Nursing Conference: Baccalaureate Education Conference Speaker and participant Washington, D.C.

2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009,

2010

Variety of workshops through the Center for Professional Development Excel, Infrared Classroom technologies Several levels of Blackboard training Use of Camtasia, Snag-It, Soft Chalk On-line teaching University of Northern Colorado Greeley, Colorado

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2000

American Association of Colleges of Nursing Conference Baccalaureate Education Conference Speaker and participant Chicago, IL Understanding & Interpreting Laboratory Tests Workshop Participant Poudre Valley Hospital Fort Collins, CO NLEX Item Writer Princeton, NJ

2000 and 2002

Friendship Bridge Participant Taught medical-surgical nursing and pathophysiology to nursing faculty members through Friendship Bridge Vietnam

1999

Rural Nursing Conference Moderator and participant Greeley, CO

1998

Rocky Mountain Rendezvous For Great Teachers Participant Estes Park, CO

Honors and

Awards:

2016

Keynote speaker for the May graduate pinning ceremony

2015

Grand Marshall for the fall graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies

2014

Keynote speaker for the August graduate pinning ceremony

2013, 2014, 2015

Deputy Marshall for spring undergraduate commencement ceremonies Deputy Marshall for the fall graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies Deputy Marshall for the fall Convocation ceremony

2013

Keynote speaker for the May graduate pinning ceremony

2012

Keynote speaker for the May graduate pinning ceremony

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2011

NHS Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching College of Natural and Health Sciences University of Northern Colorado

2011

Keynote speaker for the December graduate pinning ceremony

2011

Deputy Marshall for spring and fall undergraduate commencement ceremonies Deputy Marshall for the fall graduate commencement ceremony Deputy Marshall for the fall Convocation ceremony

2010

Keynote speaker for the August graduate pinning ceremony School of Nursing University of Northern Colorado

2009

Speaker for the May graduate pinning ceremony School of Nursing University of Northern Colorado

2008

Keynote speaker for the December graduate pinning ceremony School of Nursing University of Northern Colorado Speaker for August graduate pinning ceremony School of Nursing University of Northern Colorado

2006

Innovator Award Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society Zeta Omicron Chapter Mortar Board Favorite Professor University of Northern Colorado Keynote speaker for the December graduate pinning ceremony School of Nursing University of Northern Colorado

2005

Provost’s Teaching Excellence in Undergraduate Education University of Northern Colorado Pinning Speaker for the December graduates School of Nursing University of Northern Colorado

2001

Mortar Board Favorite Professor University of Northern Colorado

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1998

Volunteer of Excellence American Cancer Society Colorado Division Marcile N. Wood Award Commission on the Status of Women Fort Collins City Council

1997

Master Teacher Award Front Range Community College Larimer Campus Fort Collins, CO Life Saver of the Year American Center Society Larimer County Unit

1989

Dean’s Academic Scholarship University of Michigan Graduate School

1979

Graduated “With Highest Distinction” Valedictorian, 1979 graduating class, School of Nursing University of Rhode Island Kingston, R.I.

1978

Charter member, Sigma Theta Tau University of Rhode Island Kingston, R.I. Phi Kappa Phi, National Honor Society University of Rhode Island Kingston, R.I.