Amber S. Kujath, PhD, RN, ONC

Biography

Dr. Amber Kujath’s clinical work as a certified Orthopedic Nurse provides the underpinnings for her research interest in bone health. During her doctoral studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago, she worked with diabetes experts in nursing science and epidemiology. Her work includes both bone density and biomarkers for bone turnover in women with and without Type 1 diabetes.

Kujath’s primary teaching responsibilities are in the basic science courses – primarily pathophysiology – in the DNP and GEM programs, common health conditions across the lifespan in the GEM program, and DNP advisement.

Since 2015 she has served as the Chapter Treasurer for the local Medical Center Chapter of National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON) and since 2018 as a national Director. In 2021 she became the President-Elect of NAON. She continues to serve on the editorial board of the Orthopaedic Nursing Journal and was a past member of the research committee for NAON. From 2011 – 2017 Kujath served as a director and president of the Orthopaedic Nursing Certification Board. She is also a member of the American Diabetes Association Illinois Camp Committee and has volunteered as part of the health care team at residential camp since 2006.

Honors and Activities

Rush University College of Nursing Education MVP – 2019
Distinguished Service to the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses – 2019
Rush University Medical Center Magnet Team Course for Excellence Award - 2018
National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses Foundation Past Presidents’ Leadership Award, 2015
40 under 40 Emerging Nurse Leader Award, Illinois Nurses Association, 2015
Nurse Educator Fellowship Award, Illinois Board of Higher Education, 2013

Publications

Manuscripts:

Kujath, A. S. (2018). Crutch Fitting. Orthopaedic Nursing, 37(4), 262-264.

Ryzner, D. M. & Kujath, A. S. (2018). Low-fidelity code blue simulation on the orthopaedic unit. Orthopaedic Nursing, 37(4), 230-234.

Kujath, A. S. (2018). Cane Use Principles. Orthopaedic Nursing, 37(3), 204-207.

Kujath, A. S. (2018). Simple sling and sling with abductor pillow. Orthopaedic Nursing, 37(1), 72-74.

Kujath, A.S., Quinn, L., Elliott, M.E., LeClair, T.J., Binkley, N, Molino, A.R., & Danielson, K.K. Different health behaviours and clinical factors associated with bone mineral density and bone turnover in premenopausal women with and without type 1 diabetes. Diabetes Metab Res Rev. (Epub ahead of print)

Kujath, A.S., Quinn, L., Elliott, M.E., Varaday, K. A., Lecair, T. J., Carter, C.S., & Danielson, K.K. (2015). Oxytocin levels are lower in premenopausal women with type 1 diabetes mellitus compared with matched controls. Diabetes Metab Res Rev, 31(1), 102-12.

Martyn-Nemeth, P., Quinn, L., Hacker, E., Park, H., & Kujath, A.S. (2014). Diabetes distress may adversely affect the eating styles of women with type 1 diabetes. Acta Diabetol, 51, 683-686.

Swanlund, S. & Kujath, A. (2012). Attitudes of baccalaureate nursing students toward older adults: A pilot study. Nursing Education Perspectives, 33(3), 181-183.

Hacker, E.D., Larson, J., Kujath, A., Peace, D., Rondelli, D., & Gaston, L. (2011). Strength training following hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Cancer Nursing, 34(3), 238-249.

Abstracts:

Kujath, A. S., Quinn, L., Elliott, M. E., Varady, K. A., LeCaire, T. J., Carter, C.S., & Danielson, K. K. (2013). Oxytocin in premenopausal women with and without type 1 diabetes. Diabetes, 62Suppl 1, A523, Abstract 2031-P.

Quinn, L., Hacker, E., Park, H., Martyn-Nemeth, P., & Kujath, A. (2011). Quality of life and eating behaviors in T1DM, Diabetes, 60 Suppl 1, A232, Abstract 855-P.

Kujath, A.S., Danielson, K. K., Quinn, L., Palta, M. (2011). Modifiable factors associated with bone in premenopausal women with type 1 diabetes. Diabetes, 60 Supple 1, A352, Abstract 1283-P.

Kujath, A. S., Smith, D. L., Covey, M. L., & Quinn, L.T. (2010). Whole body bone mineral density in women with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Diabetes, 59 Suppl 1, A315, Abstract 1174-P.

Guest Editorial:

Kujath, A. S. (2014). Continued competence in orthopaedic nursing: What does that mean? Orthopaedic Nursing, 33(6), 303-304.

Poster Presentations:

“Orthopaedic Certification: Knowledge and Excellence in Musculoskeletal Health”. Presented at the 2012 Congress of the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses – New Orleans, Louisiana.

“Attitudes of Baccalaureate Nursing Students Toward Older Adults”. A collaborative effort with Susan Swanlund, PhD, RN. Poster presented by Dr. Swanlund at the Professional Nurse Educator Group 2007 Annual Conference – Portland, Oregon

Oral Presentations:

“The Neuroscience of Drug Abuse and Addiction on the Developing Brain – implications for Orthopaedic Nursing” Presented with T. Celeste Napier, PhD on November 5, 2014 at the Chapter 048 National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses Meeting – Chicago, Illinois

“Lifestyle Factors and Bone in Premenopausal Women with Type 1 Diabetes” Presented at the 2013 Congress of the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses – San Antonio, Texas

“Diabetes and Bone – What Do We Know?” Presented at the 2010 Congress of the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses – Seattle, Washington and (updated) on December 5, 2012 at the Chapter 048 National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses Meeting – Chicago, Illinois

Grants

Grants Received:

Nurse Educator Fellowship Award by the Illinois Board of Higher Education, 2013
University of Illinois at Chicago Board of Trustee’s Tuition Waiver, Fall 2007 to Summer 2011
Phi Kappa Phi Love of Learning Award, Fall 2010
National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses Stryker Scholarship, Spring 2010
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Nursing Seth Rosen Award, Spring 2008
Sigma Theta Tau International, Theta Pi Chapter Research Award, Spring 2008

Education

Areas of Expertise