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College of Nursing Faculty Clinical and Research Interests

NameCertificationsResearch Interests/ExpertiseClinical Interests/Expertise
Dana Anderson, MSN, APRNPMHNP-BC Child and adolescent mental health, mental health care across the lifespan
Mallory Bejster, DNP, RNCNLPublic health nursing, nursing education, academic-practice partnerships  Public health nursing, youth and young adult health
Jessica Bishop-Royse, PhD, MS Population health, public health, health equity, research methods, statisticsNo clinical expertise (just a PhD)
Cathy Catrambone, PhD, RN, FAAN Asthma managementLeadership and mentoring
Yasmin Cavenagh, DNP, MPH, RNHealth coach, yogaSocial determinants of health, maternal/child health, health disparities, health equity, health promotion, community/population health, faculty practice models, global health, nursing leadershipGlobal health, nursing leadership, health promotion, faculty practice, maternal/child health
Krista Christianson, PhD, MA, CRNACRNAEmotional intelligence in student registered nurse anesthetistsRegional anesthesia, ERAS protocols
Manju Daniel, PhD, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC Family Nurse PractitionerImmigrant health, health disparities, physical activity lifestyle modificationHealth disparities related to CVD, diabetes, and obesity
Tomeka Dowling, RN, DNP Educational equity, inclusive learning environments, belonging, DEI curricular threads, nursing education 
Jason Earle, PMHNP, RNState of Illinois: PMHNP, RNAutism Spectrum Disorder, neuroscience of psychiatric disorders, cultural psychiatry, sociology and anthropology of mental healthAutism Spectrum Disorder, child and adolescent mental health, cultural psychology and psychiatry
Chuka Emezue, PhD, MPH, MPACHESViolence prevention and co-occurring mental health and substance use issues, health disparities.Intimate partner, teen dating, and domestic violence screening, service referrals, hospital-based wrap-around services for victims of various forms of violence, allostatic load among victims of partner violence (all gender)
Raechel Ferry-Rooney, DNP APRN ANPAdult Nurse PractitionerIsolation housing for people experiencing homelessness, academic practice partnerships among faculty, trauma informed carePrimary care, adolescent healthcare, asthma, trauma informed approach 
Tanya "Doc" Friese, DNP, RNCNLIndividuals with disabilities, military veterans, individuals who identify as LGBTQ+Individuals with disabilities, military veterans, individuals who identify as LGBTQ+
Krzysztof Garbarz, DNP, FNP-BCFNPGlobal health, telehealthPrimary care, global health
Alice Geis, DNP, APRN-FPA, PMHNPPsychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerIntegrated models of care, academic practice partnerships, interprofessional clinical care and education, trauma-informed careGroup medical visits, psychiatric care of people with serious mental illness and multiple medical comorbidities, wellness/health promotion interventions, including chronic disease self-management, tobacco dependence treatment, complementary modalities
Bryce Harbert, MSNCMSRN, CNEPhysical activity, pain relief, mobilityPatient mobility, geriatrics
Shawna Hebert, DNP, RNC-MNN, PHNA-BCMaternal Newborn Nursing, Advanced Public Health NursingIdentifying qualified faculty to advise advanced public health nursing students in the absence of certificationIdentifying best practices to implement in the online classroom for optimal faculty-student outcomes
Mary Heitschmidt, PhD, APRN, CCRN-K, FAHACCRN-KQuality of life, family presence, family engagement, stress and burnout, transition from pediatric to adult care, academic and clinical partnershipsCritical care, hematology oncology, congenital heart disease (pediatric and adult), cardiac catheterization, chronic health conditions, mentorship in research, QI, or EBP
Frank Hicks, PhD, RNCNEPhilosophy of science, philosophy of nursing science theory development and application, curriculum and program development and evaluation, accreditation and regulatory systems, clinician and patient decision-makingQuality and safety metrics, clinical education models, competency-based education 
Barbara Hinch, DNP, ACNP-BC, FAHAACNPDNP education, heart failure quality improvement initiativesHeart failure transitions of care models
Josie Howard-Ruben, PhD, RNFormerly AOCN, CHPNFood allergyFood allergies, oncology nursing, palliative care and advanced directives, policy and advocacy
Melissa Kalensky, DNP, APRNFNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, CNEStudent/provider mental health, integrated behavioral health care models, health policyPediatric, adolescent, and adult psychiatry, integrated behavioral health care models, community mental health, trauma disorders and trauma informed care, application of mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment within the primary care setting
Hyejin Kim, PhD, RN Late-life cognitive changes (e.g., Alzheimer's disease and related dementias), dementia caregiving 
Anna Kinderman, MSN, RNClinical Nurse LeaderHarm reduction r/t substance use disorder and non-disordered substance use, individual and public health impacts of incarcerationHarm reduction r/t substance use disorder and non-disordered substance use, wound care for individuals living outdoors and those experiencing housing insecurity
Sheila Leen, APN-BCX-Waiver, NRCMEHealth care post-incarceration, substance use, CDL drivers, workplace wellnessHealth care post-incarceration, substance use, congregate living sites, CDL drivers, workplace wellness
Sally Lemke, DNP, WHNP-BCWHNP-BCSchool-based health care, adolescent health issues, reproductive and sexual health issues, community healthSchool-based health care, adolescent health issues, reproductive and sexual health care
Sarah Livesay, DNP, APRN Implementation scienceQuality improvement, neurocritical care, stroke guideline development
Amy Manion, PhD, APRNPediatric Primary Care NPGun violence, transition to adulthood, breastfeeding, quality of life, asthma, obesity, growth and developmentPediatrics, primary Care, asthma
Katherine Matics, DNP, APRN, FNP-BCFNP-BC 

Adult & pediatric primary care in underserved communities, health promotion, patient empowerment, chronic disease management, quality improvement

 

Primary care in underserved communities, health promotion, community health, chronic disease management

Erik McIntosh, DNPACNP-BCLGBTQIA+ healthHospital medicine
Lynn Mohr, PhD, APRN, PCNS-BC, CPN, FCNSPCNS-BC CPNPediatric and neonatal wound, ostomy, continence, work of the clinical nurse specialist, qualitative research methodologyPediatric and neonatal wound, ostomy, continence, pediatric care, role of the clinical nurse specialist
Beth Nachtsheim Bolick, DNP, FAANPPCNP-BC CPNP-AC Scope of practice
Bridget O'Brien, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNPFNP, AOCNPGastrointestinal oncology clinical trials, symptom management, diagnostic reasoning, simulation in nurse practitioner educationGastrointestinal oncology, neuroendocrine malignancies, immunotherapy, oncology symptom management, primary care, diabetes
Kathryn Osborne, PhD, RN, CNM, FACNMCertified Nurse-MidwifeSurvey research, maternal-child health, normal laborMaternal-child health/intrapartum care,health promotion, health policy, maternity care, GYN care
Shannon O'Shea, MSN, RNCNE CNLWomen and children's health, specifically breastfeedingWomen and children's health, labor and delivery
Olimpia Paun, PhDPMHCNS-BCFamily caregivers of persons diagnosed with dementia, long-term care, qualitative research, loss and grief, caregivers' mental healthPsychiatric nursing
Mary Racelis Carol, MSN, APRN, ACNS-BC, ONC-AANCC - Adult Health CNS & ONCB Orthopedic AdvanceOutcomes comparison pre- and post-implementation of multi-modal analgesia following total joint surgeryAdult medical surgical interdisciplinary clinical practice to achieve quality patient outcomes 
Margaret Rooney, MSN, APN, PMHNPPsychiatric mental healthHealth at every size, weight stigma, nurse burnout and career changeMental health nursing, addictions, wellness promotion, community health
Jennifer Rousseau, DNP, APRNWHNP, CNEStudent concerns prior to clinicalSafe Haven laws, postpartum home visits, postpartum depression screening, infant relinquishment/abandonment, postpartum home visits, academic-practice partnerships, program implementation and evaluation
Todd Ruppar, PhD, RN, FAHA, FAANAPRN, GCNS-BCAdherence to medication regimens meta-analysis 
Katherine (Kate) M. Schafer, MSN, APRNPCNS-BC, CNL, CCRN-K, CHSESimulation in nursing and interprofessional education, family presence during resuscitationPediatrics, pediatric critical care, camp health, congenital heart disease, family presence during resuscitation, healthcare simulation, bioethics
Erika Schwelnus, DNP, ANP, CNP, CNLNP, CNLNutritionAcute care
Rozmeen Shivji, DNP, ACNPACNPDeveloping APN r, rapid response team simulationPulmonary and critical care
Jen'nea Sumo, PhD, RNCNLParental caregiver intervention research, family and community health, spiritual health, financial health, addressing housing insecurity, community developmentFamily and community health, nurse entrepreneurship
Kathryn Swartwout, PhD, APRN, FNP BCFNPAdolescent health, primary care models, population health, social determinants of health, school-based health care, program grantsAdolescent health, primary care
Susan Swider, PhD, FAANPHNA-BCCommunity health workers, population/public health nursing education, health policy, community engagementPublic/population health
Jenna Wasserman, MSN, RN, CNLCNL Community mental health
Jongwon Yoo, PhD, APRN-CNP, CCTCCertified Clinical Transplant CoordinatorSolid organ transplantation, especially liver/kidney/pancreas 
Mary Zonsius, PhD, RN Quality improvementQuality, 4Ms-improving care of older adults, DNP project development, dementia