College of Nursing

Education

Ph.D., Bowling Green State University
M.S.N., Medical College of Ohio
B.S.N., The University of Toledo
Diploma, St. Vincent Hospital

Population Focus

Geriatrics
Oncology
Medical/Surgical patients

Adherence to treatment regimens
Health and wellness in elders, especially women

Grad Council representative
Selection committee for Faculty Teaching award (alumni office sponsored)
Board member-Sigma Theta Tau International

Worked with several DNP toward EBP Projects-variety of topics
Worked with MSN students on Field experiences-variety of topics

1. 2020 Community Service Award, Presented to BSN4 students, Clinical instructors, and the BSN Program Director; Sunshine Community, Maumee Ohio
2. 2015 Shining Star Award, Provost Office, University of Toledo
3. Active IRB for 12 year longitudinal study of elderly women in a religious community

1. Published book chapter titled “Adherence” in Larsen, P. (Ed). (2019). Lubkin’s Chronic illness: Impact and interventions. Sudbury, Massachusetts: Jones and Bartlett.
2. Re-write of Chapter on “Adherence” in progress for Larsen, P (Ed). (2019). Lubkin’s Chronic Illness: Impact and interventions. Sudbury, Massachusetts: Jones and Bartlett. Planned publication March 2021.