Accomplishments by Academic Year
Publications
Costello, J. (9/22/2021). Vaccine mandate for healthcare workers vital for patients. Providence Journal. Contributors include Maureen Brooks, Erin Abrahamsen and Denise Brennan
DiLibero, J. (ed.) (2021). Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America: Resuscitation. Philadelphia: Elsevier
DiLibero, J. (2021). Outcomes of In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A review of the Evidence. Critical Care Clinics of North America, 33(3), 343-356.
DiLibero, J. (2021). Resuscitation in Critical Care. Critical Care Clinics of North America, 33(3), ix-x.
Dickerson, A., McGrane, C., Martin, D., Huntley-Newby, D., Blanchette, L., Desrosiers, R., McCool, J., Gowdy, K., Parks, A, Jahnz, J., and Munoz, H. (2021). Lifespan Respite Toolkit: Supporting the Caregiver.
Mendonca, L. (10/28/2021). If addressing nursing shortages, don’t forget school nurses. Medscape, News and Perspective.
Mendonca, L. (2021). Transformation, Advocacy and Resilience. NASN School Nurse, (34)5, 246-247.
Mendonca, L. (2021). Transformation Takes Time and Perseverance. NASN School Nurse, (34)6, 305-306.
Petronio-Coia, B. J. November, 2021. A Description of Approachable Nurses: The voice of the hospitalized child, Dissertation.
Sadlon. P, (2021-2022). A Feasibility Study using the NCSBN Clinical Judgement Model with Junior Nursing Students during Simulation.
Sadlon, P, (2022). Manuscript submitted. NCSBN Clinical Judgement Model with Junior Nursing Students during Simulation to Journal in Nursing Education.
Presentations
Blasdell, N. Poster. (2022). Clinical Judgment Research Study at 2022 IMSH Conference in Los Angeles, CA, January 2022.
Costello, J., Glantz, T., Blanchette, L. Moy, M., & O’Donnell, L. (2021, June). Implementation and Evaluation of a Case Management Education Program: Expanding knowledge and skills for nurse and social worker case managers in a Federally Qualified Health Center, Association of Community Health Nursing Educators Annual Institute.
DiLibero, J. (2022). Pass the Salt Please! Understanding Neurosodium Disorders. Thinking-A-Head: BIDMC Regional Neuroscience Symposium. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA.
DiLibero, J. (2022). Charting the Cross of Critical Care Nursing through the Pandemic and Beyond. Closing Keynote. Horizon’s 2022 AACN Region 1 Conference. Portland, ME.
DiLibero, J., O’Donoghue, S. (2022). Leading change, improving outcomes: Essential tools for leading quality improvement. Podium Presentation. Horizons. American Association of Critical Care Nurses Region 1 Conference. Portland, ME.
Huntley-Newby, D. (2022). Paper accepted for Presentation. Lessons Learned from COVID – Association of Community Health Educators.
Sadlon, P. Poster. (2022). Clinical Judgment Research Study at 2022 IMSH Conference in Los Angeles, CA., January 2022.
Grant Award
Blanchette, L. Lifespan Respite grant (Co-PI). Year 2 of 3rd grant
Huntley-Newby, D., Lifespan Respite Grant (PI). Year 2 of 3rd grant
Huntley-Newby, D., Rhode Island College Faculty Mini-Grant $1500.00 for Grant Proposal. Lessons Learned from COVID. Association of Community Health Nurses
Faculty Honors and Awards
Calvert, P. (2021). Recognized as founding president and awarded emeritus status for the RI Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists.
Calvert, P. (2021). Earned board certification as a Certified Professional in-Patient Safety.
Calvert, P. (2022). Inducted as a fellow of the Clinical Nurse Specialist Institute (FCNS).
Costello, J. (2021). Recognized as one of 75 alumni Luminaries by the University of Rhode Island for the URI College of Nursing’s 75th Anniversary
DiLibero, J. (2021-2023). Elected President, Rhode Island Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists.
Galloway, S. Rhode Island Monthly. Long Term Care Nurse of the Year, Honorable Mention, September 2021
Sadlon, P. INACSL Research Fellow. 2021-2022.
Salera-Vieira, J. (2021). Awarded Reviewer of the year. MCN The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing.
Boards
Aflague, J. Evidence-Based Reviewer, Research Manuscripts (Interdisciplinary Research), McMaster University.
Bargteil, M. Rhode Island Representative, Emergency Nurses Association Day on the Hill. 2021
Bargteil, M. Treasurer & Past-President, Rhode Island Emergency Nurses Association State Council
Blanchette, L., Academic Advisory Board, Rhode Island Public Health Association
Blanchette, L., Vice-President, Scituate Health Alliance
Connelly, L., Vice President, Sigma Theta Tau International, Delta Upsilon at large
de Gouvenain, J., Manager, Beaulieu Clinic in Beaulieu Southern Haiti
de Gouvenain, J., Haitian Humanitarian Network
Huntley-Newby, D., Chair, Social Missions Committee, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
Huntley-Newby, D., Co-Chair, Governance Committee, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
Huntley-Newby, D., Corporate Secretary, Healthcentrics Advisors
Huntley-Newby, D., Reviewer, Blue Angel Grant Committee, BCBSRI
Kutenplon, D., Director and Founder of AIDS Orphan Care, 2009-present.
Mendonca, L., President, National Association of School Nurses
Mendonca, L., Vice President, Health Schools Network
Tenure and Promotion
Boucher, S. to Associate Professor
Connelly, L. to Associate Professor
Mendonca, L. to Associate Professor
Schneider, P. to Associate Professor
Student Accomplishments 2021-2022
Student Publications:
1. Doremus, W. (2021). Development of a measure of state-level supports for school nursing service delivery. The Journal of School Nursing. https://doi.org/10.1177/10598405211000683
2. Kasher, L. (2021, April 26). Hard for many to get vaccinated. [Letters to the Editor]. Providence Journal. (DNP Student)
3. Costello, J., Bouris, M., Abrahamsen, E., & Brennan, D. (2021, September 22). Vaccine Mandate for Health Workers Vital for Patients, The Providence Journal.
4. Melander, P.B., Ratliff, J., Poisson, C. , Charulata, J., Choi, Y.M., & Efird, J.T. ( 2021) Slow burns: A qualitative study of burn pit and toxic exposures among military veterans serving in Afghanistan, Iraq and throughout the Middle East, Annals of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience, 4 (1), 1-7.
External Student Presentations
1. Butler, E. (2022). Implementing palliative care referrals for patients being discharged from hospice services. E-poster Presentation. Pulsus 3rd International Conference on Palliative Care and Hospice, Rome, Italy
2. Burke, L. (2022). Implementation of a patient reported outcomes measure among advanced heart failure patients. School Selected Poster Presentation. Eastern Nursing Research Societies' 34th Annual Scientific Sessions. Providence, RI.
3. Gellner, P. (2022). Factors Contributing to Turnover among Critical Care Nurses. Poster Presentation. Sigma Theta Tau Creating Healthy Work Environments 2022 Conference. Washington, DC.
4. Burke, L., (2021). Implementation of a patient reported outcomes measure among advanced heart failure patients. Podium Presentation. Doctors of Nursing Practice, Inc, annual conference.
Student Media Appearances:
1. Shittu, Y. (2021). Featured in: Rhode Island Nurses In Action. American Nurses Association Rhode Island. Available at: Rhode Island Nurses In Action: Yetunde Shittu | ANA-Rhode Island | Nursing Network (DNP Student)
2. Hampson, V. (2021). Featured in: ER Nurse, Community Advocate to Participate in WaterFire Torch Procession. WJAR. https://turnto10.com/news/local/er-nurse-community-advocate-to-participate-in-waterfire-torch-procession (CNS Student selected by Governor McGee to be a torch bearer at Waterfire).
Student Scholarship
1. Hampson, V. (2021). Recipient, 2021 Nursing Foundation of Rhode Island Scholarship Award. (MSN Student)
2. Burke, L (2021) Serving as a consultant to Cleveland Clinic to support the implementation of the KCCQ into their program.
3. Franco, B. (2021). Third place award for poster presentation. The effect of Green Space on the Physiologic Function of the Adult: A Systematic Review. Eastern Nursing Research Society, 2021 Annual Conference.
Appointments:
1. Conway, J. (2022-2025). Appointed as the Rhode Island College Liaison to the AACN Graduate Nursing Student Academy.
2. Dark, A (2021) appointed to the NASN Executive Committee (PH Student)
3. Bull, M. (2021) Appointed member of the Stonington Prevention Council (DNP Student)
4. Gellner, P., Shittu, Y. (2022). Selected as Rhode Island College School of Nursing Representatives to the 2022 Student Policy Summit. American Association of Colleges of Nurses Conference. Washington, DC.
5. Gellner (2020-2022). Appointed as the Rhode Island College Liaison to the AACN Graduate Nursing Student Academy.
Achievements:
1. Chicoine, W. (2021). Awarded Community/Public Health Nurse of the Year. Rhode Island Monthly/Rhode Island State Nurses Association.
2. Butler, E. (2022). Awarded Top Nurse Practitioner in Providence, RI. Americas Top Nurses: Worldwide Leaders in Healthcare.
3. Simoni, C. (2022). Awarded Certificate of Recognition from the US House of Representatives for Leadership at the HunterSeven Foundation.
Publications
Faculty/Staff Publications
Coia, B. & Schwartz-Barcott, D. (in print). A description of approachable nurses: An exploratory study, the voice of the hospitalized child. Journal: Journal of Pediatric Nursing
DiLibero, J. Contributor to: Cain, C., Miller, J. (Eds.) (2019). AACN Scope and Standards for Acute and Critical Care Nursing Practice, 3rd ed. Aliso, Viejo, CA: AACN
Misto, K., Padula, C., Dame, L., Molloy, P. A., & Nimmagadda, J. (2020). Interprofessional evidence-based strategies to enhance provider and patient interactions during Electronic Health Record use. Journal for Nurses in Professional Development,36(3), 134-140. https://doi.org/10.1097/NND.0000000000000631
Students Publications
Maher, M. (2019). Emergency preparedness in obstetrics: Meeting unexpected key challenges. Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing, 33 (3), 238-245. doi: 10.1097/JPN.0000000000000421.
Presentations
Faculty/Staff Podium Presentations
DiLibero, J. (2020). Nursing: A Journey of Limitless Possibility! Rhode Island College Pinning Ceremony Keynote Address. Providence, RI. (Keynote Speaker)
DiLibero, J. (May 2020). The Doctor of Nursing Practice: Systems-Level Change Leader and Practice Scholar. Rhode Island College 2nd Annual Doctor of Nursing Practice Symposium. Providence, RI.
DiLibero, J. (May 2020). Sodium Disorders Made Easy. Podium Presentation. Thinking-A-Head. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Regional Annual Neuroscience Symposium. Boston, MA
DiLibero, J. (April, 2020). Leading Sustainable Quality Improvement. Podium Presentation. Horizons – American Association of Critical Care Nurses Region 1 Conference. Portland, ME.
Sadlon, P. (2020). Preliminary Results - An Eastern Woodlands Tribal Nation and Type 2 Diabetes Perspectives: A Qualitative Descriptive Study. Accepted Juried Poster Presentation. Eastern Nurse’s Research Society (ENRS). March 2020 (cancelled-COVID19).
Williams, C., & DiLibero, J. (2020). Improving Outcomes related to Opioid Use Disorder. Poster Presentation. Eastern Nursing Research Society 32nd Annual Scientific Sessions. Boston, MA.
Coia, B. (2019). Abstract accepted 30th International Conference on Pediatric Nursing and Healthcare August 19-20, 2019 at Zurich, Switzerland on the theme “Current Emerging Trends for Improving Pediatric Nursing& Healthcare”.
Misto, K., O’Neale, Insana, K., & Seney, Acute Care Nurse Competence in Care of Psychiatric Mental Health Patients, ENRS, 3/2020.
Faculty Poster Presentation
Calvert, P. & DiLibero, J., et al., (2019). Best Poster/People’s Choice Award, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Engaging, Empowering, and Sustaining a Commitment to Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety. Lifespan Nurses at the Wheel Conference.
Calvert, P. & DiLibero, J. (March, 2020). Clinical Nurse Specialists: Engaging, Empowering, and Sustaining Commitment to healthcare Quality and Patient Safety. Poster Presentation. National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists 2020 Annual Conference. Indianapolis, IN.
Desanto-Madeya, S., DiLibero, J., O’Donoghue, S. (April, 2019). Critical Care Nurse’s Attitudes and Perceptions of End-of-Life Care. Eastern Nursing Research Society 31st Annual Scientific Sessions. Providence, RI.
Sadlon, P. (2020). Preliminary Results - An Eastern Woodlands Tribal Nation and Type 2 Diabetes Perspectives: A Qualitative Descriptive Study. Accepted Juried Poster Presentation. Eastern Nurse’s Research Society (ENRS). March 2020 (cancelled-COVID19).
Student Poster Presentation
Williams, C., & DiLibero, J. (2020). Improving Outcomes related to Opioid Use Disorder. Poster Presentation. Eastern Nursing Research Society 32nd Annual Scientific Sessions. Boston, MA.
Alumni Poster Presentation
Doremus, W. (2019). Advancing Access, Quality, and Equity in School Health Services Delivery for the School-age Youth Population (oral presentation). CityMatCH Maternal and Child Health Leadership Conference – Make Waves: Intentional Disruption to Advance Health Equity, Providence, Rhode Island, September 25, 2019.
Grants/ Research Activity
Faculty/Staff
Costello, J. Principle Investigator, Grant for $66,873 for the PCHC– RIC Nurse Case Management Certification Partnership, funded by RI Department of Labor and Training through REAL Jobs RI, Rhode Island College School of Nursing partnership with Providence Community Health Center, a RI ACO, to provide evidence based education related to the nurse care manager role in promoting positive health outcomes for individuals, families, and populations across the lifespan, 2/20-3/21.
Reviewers
DiLibero, J (Ed.). (2020 - Present). Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America. Guest Editor/Contributing Editor – Resuscitation Edition. Elsevier. (Anticipated Publication 2021).
Sadlon, P. (2019) - Nursing Forum An Independent Voice for Nursing Manuscript # NF-01-20-CA-1320. Manuscript # NF-06-19-CA-1171.R1
Servello, D. (2020). NONPF Conference Abstract Reviewer (2019). Envisioning a New Era for Nurse Practictioner Education.
Servello, D. (2020). Perry, A. & Potter, P. (in print). Care of the eye and ear. In Perry, Clinical Nursing Skills and Techniques 10e. Elsevier.
Servello, D. (2019). Perry, A. & Potter, P. (in print). Emergency measures for life support. In Perry, Clinical Nursing Skills and Techniques 10e. Elsevier.
Awards
DiLibero, J. (2020) Inducted – Fellow of the Clinical Nurse Specialist Institute (FCNS). National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists.
Hodne, M. (2020). Invited to participate in the Brown Physicians Inc. Leadership Academy, 2020.
deGouvenain, J. (2019). Adjunct faculty and graduate, honored by RI Monthly as the Nurse of the Year in a Non-Traditional Setting, 9/19.
Wilks, M. (2020) Induction as Associate in the American College of Cardiology, Chicago IL March 30, 2020.
Leadership Positions
DiLibero, J. (2020). National Quality Forum (NQF) Measures Incubator. Expert Panel Member. Washington, D.C.
DiLibero, J. (2018 – 2020). Director - American Association of Critical Care Nurses Board of Directors. Alisa Viejo, CA.
DiLibero, J. (2019, 2020). Director – AACN Certification Corporation Board of Directors. Alisa Viejo, CA.
DiLibero, J. (2020) Board Learning Partner – AACN Certification Corporation.
DiLibero, J. (2020). Strategic Thinking Committee – American Association of Critical Care Nurses.
Ongoing Research
DiLibero, J., Villaranate, D., O’Donoghue, S., Medeiros, M., Hayes, M., Milton, E., Walsh, K. (2018 – Present). Assessing Stress and Burnout Among a National Sample of Critical Care Nurses. Primary Investigator. – Survey complete. Data analysis underway.
Student Honors Projects
French, S. (2020). Implicit Bias in Student Nurses
Vito, D. (2019). Nursing Psychoeducation for Patients with Schizophrenia
Publications
Baird, J., Faul, M., Green, T.C., Howland, J. Adams, C.A., Hodne, M., Bohlen, N. & Mello, M.J. (2019). Evaluation of a Safer Opioid Prescribing Protocol (SOPP) for patients being discharged from a trauma service. Journal of Trauma Nursing, 26 (3), 113-120.
Calvert, P. (2019). Providence VA Medical Center & Rhode Island College School of Nursing Partnership Entry-to-Practice Nurse Residency Program Continuous Improvement Progress Report, submitted to CCNE June 2019.
DiLibero, J. Board of Directors Liaison to the Task Force/ Contributor to: Cain, C., Miller, J. (Eds.) (2019). AACN Scope and Standards for Acute and Critical Care Nursing Practice, 3rded. Aliso, Viejo, CA: AACN.
Fearon-Lynch, J. A., Sethares, K. A., Asselin, M. E., Batty, K., & Stover, C. M. (2019). Effects of guided reflection on diabetes self-care management: A randomized controlled trial. The Diabetes Educator, 45(1), 66-79.
Mock, M. & Sethares, K.A. (2019). Reliability and acceptability of health literacy measurements in community dwelling adults hospitalized with heart failure. Applied Nursing Research, 46, 50-56.
Stalter, AM., Harrington, S., Eardley, DL., DeBlieck, CJ., Blanchette, L., & Whitten, L. (2018, in review). Crosswalk between the Omaha systems and guiding undergraduate public health nursing education documents. Journal of Public Health Nursing. PHN-18-0281.R1
Podium Presentations
Blanchette, L. (June, 2019). Developing a community preceptor Institute for inter-professional clinical experiences. Podium presentation at ACHNE Annual Institute, Phoneix, AZ.
DiLibero, J., O’Donoghue, S. (2018). Getting there from Here: Driving Quality Improvement from the Frontline with CSI Academy. Podium Presentation. Horizon’s – American Association of Critical Care Nurses Region 1 Conference. Manchester, NH.
Fearon-Lynch, J., Sethares, K., Asselin, M., Batty, K., & Stover, C. (2019). Effects of guided reflection on diabetes self-care: A randomized controlled study. Eastern Nursing Research Society 31st Annual Scientific Sessions. Providence, RI.
Galloway, S. (2019). Developing and evaluating a simulation exercise to teach spiritual care to undergraduate nursing students. Eastern Nursing Research Society 31st Annual Scientific Sessions. Providence, RI.
Huntley-Newby, D. (February 17, 2019). Civil rights and healthcare inequities in the Black Community. Sheldon Street Church, Providence, RI.
Huntley-Newby, D. (May 29,2019). A Conversation: Resilience and Nursing Education: The Power Within. Mansion Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Central Falls, RI.
Hetzel, K. & Smith, K. (2019, May). A Conversation for Families Confronted with Suicide & Suicidal Ideation/Attempts. Annual NAMI Conference, Rhode Island College, Providence, RI.
McCrane, C., Martins, D., Blanchette, L., Huntley-Newby, D., Desrosiers, R., Magibry, E., & Burbank, P. (June, 2019). Student nurses caring for caregivers: A collaborative practice reaching out to serve the needs of families in Rhode Island. Podium presentation at ACHNE 41st Annual Institute, Phoenix, AZ.
McCrane, C., Martins, D., Blanchette, L., Huntley-Newby, D., Desrosiers, R., Magibry, E., & Burbank, P. (April, 2019). Student nurses caring for caregivers. Podium presentation at the National Lifespan Respite Summit, Buffalo, NY.
Murphy, J. (2019, Jan). Interprofessional Simulation Fellowships. IMSH, Philadelphia, PA
Tumilry, S., Weissman, M., Chapman, S., Gasparri, J., & Gardner, S. (2019). Nurses mapping the route to safety: Experience of an urban based clinic. ANCC Pathway Conference, Orlando FL.
Posters
Desanto-Madeya, S., DiLibero, J., O’Donoghue, S. (2019). Critical Care Nurse’s Attitudes and Perceptions of End-of-Life Care. Eastern Nursing Research Society 31st Annual Scientific Sessions. Providence, RI.
Hetzel, K., Kichefski, K., Emerson, E. & Smith, K. (2018, October). Eradicating stigma of mental illness across the generations. Poster presentation. Annual Conference of the American Psychiatric Nurses’ Association. Columbus, OH.
Hetzel, K. (2019, June). Eradicating Stigma in Mental Illness. American Psychiatric Nurses Association Conference, Columbus, OH.
Smith, N., Creamer, C., & Coia B. (2018). Integration of vSims into pediatric simulation clinical curriculum. Poster presentation: INACSL Conference 2018, June 13-16, 2018. Toronto, Canada.
Pelletier, M. & Smith, N. (2018) The school nurse teacher’s role in preventing childhood obesity at school: A literature review of nursing research. Poster presentation: Sigma Theta Tau Leadership Conference. (Location?)
Molloy P., Dame, L., Misto, K., & Padula, C. (2018). Interprofessional evidenced based strategies to enhance provider and patient interactions during electronic health records use. 8th Annual Nurses at the Wheel Research Conference.
Tumilty, S., Weissman, M., Chapman, S., Gasparri, J., & Gardner, S. (2019). Nurses mapping the route to safety: Experience of an urban based clinic. ANCC Pathway Conference, Orlando FL.
Grant work
Molloy P., Dame, L., Misto, K., & Padula, C. -Worked with other nursing and social work faculty to obtain grant-funding for an Interprofessional Simulation Project (Spring 2018). Results presented at the 8th Annual Nurses at the Wheel Research Conference (Fall 2018)
Blanchette L. - Principal investigator-DEA Lifespan Respite Grant, Co-PI-SIM Funded Community Preceptor Institute Grant
Galloway, S. - Primary Investigator in an Executive Office of Health and Human Service (EOHHS) Grant titled, Intergenerational Service Learning Project
Kuttenplon, D. -Awarded faculty research grant for Women’s Refugee Care monitoring and evaluation research project
Reviewers
Byrd, M. reviewer for (September 20, 2018). Factors associated with the intention to use adult preventive health services using Andersen’s behavioral model, Public Health Nursing.
Griffin, A. reviewer for: Thomas B. Garcia, Garcia T. Miller, & Geoffrey T. Miller, Arrhythmia recognition: The art of interpretation. Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Mock, M. (2019). Reviewer for ENRS Annual Scientific Sessions. Conference April 3–5, 2019 | Providence, Rhode Island. Transforming the Future of Nursing Research: Imagination, Innovation and Engagement.
Awards and Appointments
Mendonca, L. – (2019) Elected President-Elect of the National Association of School Nurses
Mendonca, L. (2019). Awarded yearlong fellowship ANHE (Alliance of Nurses for a Healthy Environment).
Murphy, J. (2018). Certificate on Ethics in Healthcare. National Catholic Bioethics Center.
Wilks, M. (2019, May). Inducted as Associate to the American College of Cardiology.
Alumni Awards
Joan Walsh – RIC 2019 Alumni Honor Roll Award, School of Nursing, Rhode Island College. Dr. Walsh is a three time graduate of RIC BSN, MSN and DNP.
Student Presentations
Davis, G. & Costello, J.(2018, September). The impact of smoke free public housing on sick visits and hospitalization for respiratory illness in children Ages 0-12, RI Department of Health, Health Equity Summit, Providence, RI.
Doremus, W. (2019). Development of a Measure of State Infrastructure for School Nursing Service Delivery (oral presentation). Annual National Meeting, Association of State School Nurse Consultants. Denver, Colorado, June 25, 2019.
Doremus, W. (2019). State Quality Measures for Advancing School-age Population Health (oral presentation). National Association of School Nurses 51st Annual Conference – Climbing Toward Our Peak. Denver, Colorado, June 28, 2019.
Maher, M.,Byrd, M., & Costello, J. (2019, April). Evaluation of an HPV vaccination program. Poster presented at the Eastern Nursing Research Society Annual Meeting, Providence, RI.
Garrison, M. (2018, Sept). Educational program for RNs on mechanical ventilation VTE prophylaxis. STTI Rising Star, Indianapolis, IN.
Medeiros, R. (2019). Collaboration and treatment of substance abuse disorders. Spring Honors project. the Eastern Nursing Research Society Annual Meeting, Providence, RI.
Natareno, K. (2018, Sept). Disaster knowledge and awareness of nurses related to triage. STTI Rising Star, Indianapolis, IN.
Rock, L. (2018, Sept). Assessment of the health promotion of undergraduate nursing students at Rhode Island College: A quantitative and qualitative analysis. STTI Rising Star, Indianapolis, IN.
Salera-Vieira, J. (2019, April). Eastern Nursing Research Society 31st Annual Scientific Sessions. Providence, RI.
Student Honors Projects
Poisson, C. (2018). An exploratory study of Iraq war veterans exposures to burn pits and other war related experiences. Fall Honors project. (S. Ross, Faculty Advisor)
Meola, A. (2019). Nurses for nursing: Improving confidence and competence of breastfeeding support among baccalaureate nursing students. Spring Honors project. (D. Kutenplon, Faculty Advisor)
Medeiros, R. (2019). Collaboration and treatment of substance abuse disorders. Spring Honors project. (P. Molloy, Faculty Advisor)
Haley, K. (2019). Perceptions, knowledge, and attitudes of first semester nursing students toward reproductive health and contraceptive education. Spring Honors project. (K. Brennan, Faculty Advisor)
Publications
Faculty/Staff:
Coia, B. (2017). A Description of Approachable Nurses: The Voice of the Hospitalized Child Doctoral Dissertation, University of Rhode Island, College of Nursing, Kingston, RI.
Gerardi, D. (2018). Building a robust nurse preceptor program. Journal of Nursing Care, 7, Doi: 10.4172/2167-1168-C2-068.
Misto, K. (in press). Family Perceptions of Family Nursing During Acute Hospitalizations of Older Adult Patients. Clinical Nursing Research.
Misto, K., Padula, C., Bryand, E. & Nadeau, K. (2017). Nurses' Perception of the Impact of Electronic Documentation on the Nurse-Patient Relationship. Manuscript submitted for publication. Accepted by the Journal of Nursing Care Quality.
Misto, K. (2017). Nurse Perceptions of Family Nursing During Acute Hospitalizations of Older Adult Patients. Manuscript submitted for publication.
Padula, C. (2017). Impact of electronic devices on the nurse-patient relationship. Publication submitted to Journal of Nursing Care Quality. Awaiting notification.
Sadlon, P. (2018). The process of refection: A principle-based concept analysis. Nursing Forum, 1, 1-5.
Sadlon, P. (2017). On progress. Streams of Consciousness. Issue 1/1, Article 13. UMass Medical Library Magazine.https://escholarship.umassmed.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1016&context=soc
Servello, D. (2017). Co-editor for Jenson, S. (2018) Nursing Health Assessment, A Best Practice Approach (3rd Ed.). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer/ Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
Presentations
Faculty/Staff:
Blanchette, L. Huntley-Newby, D., Martins, D., & McGrane. (2017, June). Relieving the Caregiver: Student Nurses as Respite Care Workforce, ACHNE Annual Institute, Atlanta, GA.
Bryand, E., Misto, K. Nadeau, K. & Padula, C. (2018). Nurses’ Perception of the Impact of the Use of Electronic Documentation Devices on the Nurse-Patient Relationship. The patient, the practitioner, and the computer: Holding on to the core of our healing professions in a time of technological change. Providence, RI.
Chicoine, W. & Costello, J. (2018, June). The Impact of Rhode Island’s Mandatory Healthcare Worker Influenza Vaccination on Influenza Incidence in Long Term Care Facility Residents. Poster presented at the Association of Community Nurse Educators Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.
Costello, J. Byrd, M., Blanchette, L., Schwager, J., Gutierrez, E., Mendonca, L, Shaw, S. & Deckro, J. (2017, November). Teaching Baccalaureate Nursing Students Health Policy Advocacy: Highlights of Twenty Years of Public Policy Projects. Poster presented at the American Association of Public Health 145th Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA.
Gerardi, D. Impacting Nurse Preceptor Efficacy by Implementation of an Extended PreceptorProgram. (2018, March) Chicago, Illinois.
Gerardi, D. Preceptor Training Support and Recognition. (2017, May).Presented to VA Nursing Academic Partnership National Meeting, Providence, Rhode Island
Hetzel, K. (2018) March). The Stigma of Mental Illness, Brain Week RI, Cure Alliance for Mental Illness, Everett Theatre, Providence, RI.
Hetzel, K., Kichefski, K., Emerson, E., & Smith, K. (2018, May). Eradicating Stigma of Mental Illness Across the Generations, Annual NAMI Conference, Bridging the Gaps, Providence College, Providence, RI.
Huntley-Newby, D. Sadlon, P., & Blanchette, L.(2018). Unfolding Respite Simulation Case Studies, Rhode Island College, School of Nursing.
Lockett, Y. & Servello, D. (2018, June) Assessment of emerging issues in the school nurse teacher’s office. Presentation for Providence school nurse teachers, Rhode Island College, Providence, RI.
Martins, D., McCrane, C. Blanchette, L., & Huntley-Newby, D. (2017,November) Academic and Practice Partnership to Provide Respite for Family Caregivers of Children with Special Needs, American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Expo, Atlanta, GA.
Padula, C. Misto, K., Nadeau, K., & Bryand, E. (2017, April). The impact of electronic documentation on the nurse-patient relationship. Paper presented at Brown University International Conference, Providence, RI.
Smith, N., Creamer, C., & Coia B. (2017, June). Integration of vSims into Pediatric Simulation Clinical Curriculum. I Poster presented at NACSL Conference 2017, Toronto, Canada.
Students:
Rock, L. (2018, May) Assessment of the Health Promotion of Undergraduate Nursing Students at Rhode Island College: A Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis, Rhode Island College, Providence, RI.
Grants/Research Activity:
Blanchette, L. & Hetzel, K. SBIRT for Health Professionals, subcontract with the Alpert Medical School of Brown University. (Year 2)
Blanchette, L., Huntley-Newby, D., Williams, J. (PI), Lifespan Respite Grant, Department of Elderly Affairs, (Year
3)
Coia, B. (2017). A Description of Approachable Nurses: The Voice of the Hospitalized Child. Funded by the SON Dean’s Development Fund. (Year 2)
Galloway, S. (2018) Co-PI with M. Raimondo. Health System Transformation Program, International Service Learning Program, Medicaid – ISA, $132,000.
Girardi, D., Williams, J, & Ector, J. (2017). VHA Office of Academic Affiliations, PVAMC/RICSON VANAP Partnership. Faculty salary support grant.
$508,500 (5 Years)
Kutenplon, D. (2018). Success Circles: A small-group mentoring intervention for at-risk baccalaureate nursing students, funded by SON Dean’s Development Fund. (Year 2)
Lescault, M. (2017). Wavemaker Fellow, RI Commerce Corp. $3,800. (Year2)
Lescault, M. (2017). RIC-COEXIST grant program.
Padula, C., Misto, K., Dame, L., Molloy, P., Nimmagadda, J., Nadeau, K., & Bryand, E. (2017).Strategies to Effectively Use Electronic Documentation in the Client/Provider Relationship, funded by RI-IPE. $5,000.
Sadlon, P. (2017). The human dimension:Incorporating actors into simulation design. Sigma Theta Tau, Delta Upsilon Chapter-at-Large. September 2017 ($1200.00).
Reviewers:
Aflague, J. McMaster University Evidenced-Based/Best Practices 2006 –present.
Byrd, M. Reviewed three articles (August 12, 2017; October 14, 2017; November 1, 2017) for Public Health Nursing.
Creamer, C. Reviewed one article for Sage Open Journal (December, 2017).
Mendonca, L. Reviewed two textbook chapters for the new edition of School Nursing: A comprehensive Text, F.A.Davis.
Padula, C. Reviewed for Applied Clinical Research (1), J of Nursing Care Quality (4), J of Clinical Nursing (1), JWOCN (1).
Awards:
Faculty/Staff:
Lynn Blanchette earned certification as in Advanced Public Health Nurse.
Sheri Boucher earned Lt. Col. Select in Air Force Reserves.
Bethany Coia awarded Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing degree, University of Rhode Island, December, 2017.
Joanne Costello named 2017 Rhode Island Monthly Nurse of the Year in an Academic Setting, Honorable Mention. September, 2017.
John Deckro awarded the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, University of Minnesota May, 2018.
Melinda Hodne awarded the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, University of Massachusetts, Boston, May, 2018.
Deborah Kutenplon awarded Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, Indiana Wesleyan University, May, 2018.
Penni Sadlon earned the Bok Teaching Certificate: Higher Education Pedagogy, The Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning, Harvard University, February 2018.
Penni Sadlon earned Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) 2018-2021.
Jane Williams awarded Honorary Doctor of Humanities, Rhode Island College, May 2018.
Alumni:
Diane Brady RIC 2018 Alumni Honor Roll Award, School of Nursing, Rhode Island College.
Publications
Faculty/Staff:
Blasdell, N. (2017). The meaning of caring in nursing practice. International Journal of Nursing & Clinical Practice, 4:1-5.
Dame, L. & Hoebecke, R. (2016). Effect of a simulation exercise on nursing students’ end of life care attitudes. Journal of Nursing Education, 55 (11).
Ducharme, M. Bernhardt, J., Padula, C., & Adams, J. (2017) Leader influence, the professional practice environment, and nurse engagement in essential nursing practice. JONA, 47 7/8), 367-375.
Galloway, S. (2016) Spiritual Immersion: Developing and Evaluating a Simulation Exercise to teach Spiritual Care to Undergraduate Students, Nurse Educator.
Servello, D. (in production, print date 2018) General Survey and Vital Sign Assessment. In Jenson, S. Nursing Health Assessment, A Best Practice Approach (3rd Ed.). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer/ Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
Servello, D. (in production, print date 2018) Heart and neck vessel assessment. In Jenson, S. Nursing Health Assessment, A Best Practice Approach (3rd Ed.). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer/ Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
Servello, D. (in production, print date 2018) Abdominal assessment. In Jenson, S. Nursing Health Assessment, A Best Practice Approach(3rd Ed.). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer/ Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
Servello, D. (in production, print date 2018) Head to toe assessment of the adult. In Jenson, S. Nursing Health Assessment, A Best Practice Approach (3rd Ed.). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer/ Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
Padula, C., Paradis, H., Goodwin, R., Lynch, J., & Hegerich-Bartula, D. (2017). Prevention of Respiratory device-related pressure ulcers. JWOCN, 44(2), 138-141
Thomas, P. Servello, D., & Williams, J. (2017) Baccalaureate education: The foundation for health care board participation. Nursing Forum, 00 (0), 1-8.
Alumni:
Lopes-Costa, E. & Amato-Vealey, E. (2016). Identifying beliefs about smoking in patients with peripheral vascular disease. Journal of Vascular Nursing, 34 (4), 137-143.
Brousseau, H. & Pohl, D. (2017). Quality Improvement Processes in Obesity Surgery Lead to Higher Quality and Value, Less Cost. RI Medical Journal, 100(2), 28-30
Presentations
Faculty/Staff:
Blasdell, N. (2017, June). Leadership: Authority, Accountability, and Critical Thinking. Lecture presented for the PVAMC/RICSON Post Baccalaureate Nurse Residency program, Providence VA Medical Center, Providence, RI.
deGouvenain, J. & Costello, J. (2016, June). Perceived Barriers to Contraceptive Use: An Exploratory Study of Women Living in Rural Haiti. Poster presented at ACHNE Conference, Baltimore, MD, June 6-10, 2017.
Gutierrez, E.& Doremus, W. (2016, October). A curriculum initiative: Naloxone and opioid overdose prevention education for RI College nursing students. Poster presented at Bridging Health Disparities to Address the Opioid Epidemic, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI
Lockett, Y. & Servello, D. (2016, May) Assessment of emerging issues in the school nurse teacher’s office. Lecture presented for Providence school nurse teachers, Rhode Island College, Providence, RI
Mock, M. (2016). Carelink Network Education Podium Presentation: Update on Heart Failure in Post-Acute and Long Term Care SettingsRecognition, Assessment, and Monitoring
Mock, M. (2016). HARC: Health Literacy Research Conference October 2016, Washington, DC.-Poster Session: Reliability and Acceptability of Health Literacy Measurements in Community Dwelling Adults Hospitalized with Heart Failure
Mock, M. and Sethares, K. (2016, October) Health Equity through Health Literacy: Knowledge, Education & Research. Podium presentation at Rhode Island College, October, 2016.
Padula, C., Misto, K., Nadeau, K., & Bryand, E. (2017) Impact of electronic medical devices on nurse-patient relationship. Paper Presentation at Brown University, International
Conference on Electronic Medical Documentation, April 2017.
Sadlon, P. (2017, June) Pilot: Formalized Observer Roles to Increase Student Engagement in Clinical Simulation. Poster presented at the 2017 International Nurses Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL), Washington, DC, June 21 – 24, 2017.
Shaw, S. & Sullivan, S. (2016, April) “Personalized Health Care: Shades of Gray in Evidence Based Care: Evidence Based Nursing Practice at Veteran’s Health Administration.” Podium Presentation and workshop co-lead at University of Iowa’s Annual Evidence Based Practice Conference, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Stegnicki, T. & Costello, J. (2016, October). Naloxone administration by law enforcement: An exploratory study. Poster presented at Bridging Health Disparities to Address the Opioid Epidemic, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI. And at the ACHNE Conference in June 2016.
Students:
deGouvenain, J. & Costello, J. (2016, June). Perceived Barriers to Contraceptive Use: An Exploratory Study of Women Living in Rural Haiti. Poster presented at ACHNE Conference, Baltimore, MD, June 6-10, 2017.
Demacedo, S. (2016). September 2016.
Stegnicki, T. & Costello, J. (2016, October). Naloxone administration by law enforcement: An exploratory study. Poster presented at Bridging Health Disparities to Address the Opioid Epidemic, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI. And at the ACHNE Conference in June 2016
Grants
Faculty/Staff:
Blanchette, L. Hetzel, K. SBIRT for Health Professionals, subcontract with the Alpert Medical School of Brown University.
Blanchette, L., Huntley-Newby, D., Williams, J. (PI), Lifespan Respite Grant, Department of Elderly Affairs, (Year 2)
Coia, B. (2017, June). A Description of Approachable Nurses: The Voice of the Hospitalized Child. Funded by the SON Dean’s Fund
Kutenplon, D. (2017). Success Circles: A small-group mentoring intervention for at-risk baccalaureate nursing students, funded by SON Dean’s Development Fu
nd
Lescault, M. (2017) Wavemaker Fellow, RI Commerce Corp. $3,800.
Padula, C., Misto, K., Dame, L., Molloy, P., Nimmagadda, J., Nadeau, K., & Bryand, E. (2017).Strategies to Effectively Use Electronic Documentation in the Client/Provider Relationship, funded by RI-IPE. $5,000.
Students:
Healea, B. (2017) Honors project: De-escalation funded by the DeStefano Research Program $500.
Lerch, J. (2017) Volunteer work in a rural clinic in Belize, funded by the RI Foundation: Michael Metcalf Memorial Fu
nd.
Reviewers
Byrd, M. Reviewed one article (October 2016) for Public Health Nursing
Molloy, P. Reviewed two articles for The International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship
Padula, C. Reviewer for Applied Nursing Research, JWOCN, and Journal of Nursing Care Quality
Shaw, S. Reviewer, Conference abstracts for ANCC’s 2018 Annual Pathway to Excellence Conference.
Awards:
Faculty/Staff:
Wendy Doremus earned ANCC certification in Advanced Public Health Nursing, July 2017
Donna Huntley-Newby: 2016 Rhode Island Monthly Academic Nurse of the Year, September 2016
Linda Mendonca: National Association of School Nurses – President’s Recognition Award, June 2016; Induction into the Fellows of the National Academy of School Nursing, July 3, 2017.
Cynthia Padula. Distinguished Alumni Award, Community College of Rhode Island, April 2017.
Jane Williams: RIC Alumni Faculty Award, Rhode Island College, May 201
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Jane Williams: Lifetime Achievement Award, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, May 16,2017
Alumni:
Kathleen Lehmann, 1977 RIC Alumni Honor Roll Award
Lisa Zapata’1981 RIC Willard Achievement Award, May 2017