2020 Abstracts and Presentations

TitleAuthor(s)Grant Nos.
Development and Implementation of a Collaborative Nurse Practitioner Clinical Training Program
Abstract | Presentation
Bimbola Akintade, PhD
Shannon Idzik, DNP, CRNP, FAANP, FAAN
Keisha Indenbaum-Bates, MS, RN
Bridgitte Gourley, DNP, FNP
Kristy Novak, MS
Katherine Fornili, DNP, MPH, RN, CARN
NSP II Grant # 17-117
Building Upon the 4Rs to Develop Clinical Nursing Faculty
AbstractPresentation
 

Susan Bindon, DNP, RN-BC, CNE

 
NSP II Grant # 20-123 
Implementing a Protocol-Driven Medical Clearance Algorithm in Behavioral Health Crisis Services
Abstract | Presentation
Sara Bortner, BSN, RN
Katherine Fornili, DNP, MPH, RN, CARN  
 
Hood College Nursing’s Strategies for Increasing Capacity for Greater Pre-Licensure Enrollment
Abstract | Presentation
Jennifer Cooper, DNP, RN, PHNA-BC   NSP II Grant #’s 17-106 and 19-107  
The Nurse Leadership Institute: Developing Maryland’s Future Nurse Leaders
Abstract | Presentation
Linda Costa, PhD, RN
Yolanda Ogbolu, PhD, CRNP, FNAP, FAAN
Patricia Franklin, PhD, RN
Erika Friedmann, PhD
Erik Barr, MS  
 
Where Are We Five Years Later? A Program Evaluation of the Degree Completion Initiative
Abstract | Presentation

Elizabeth Crusse, MS, MA, RN, CNE

 
NSP II Grant # 16-118 
Academic Nurse Educator Certification Award
Abstract | Poster
Peggy Daw, DNP, RN-BC
Kimberly Ford, BS  
 
A Step Above the Rest: Preparing the High School Student for the Nursing Program at Anne Arundel Community College
Abstract | Presentation

Lauren Decker, MHA, BSN, NE-BC

 
NSP II Grant # 18-101 
Using Street Outreach to Engage Southwest Baltimore Neighbors in Health Care and Social Services
Abstract | Poster
Kelly Doran, PhD, RN
Megan Doede, PhD, RN
Yale Partlow  
 
Increasing the Number of Baccalaureate Graduates Through the Deliberate Implementation of a Simulation Model — Comparison Over First Half of the Grant
Abstract | Poster

Judith Feustle, ScD, RN

 
NSP II Grant # 19-118  
Integration of TeamSTEPPS Framework and Escape Room Learning to Improve Teamwork and Collaboration
Abstract | Poster 
Suzanna Fitzpatrick, CRNP    
LeadNursingForward.org: Addressing the Nurse Faculty Shortage by Connecting Aspiring Nurse Educators to Open Positions
Abstract | Poster
Kaynabess Freda, EdD, RN, CMSRN
Lisa Seldomridge, PhD, RN, CNE
Judith Jarosinski, PhD, RN
Abigail Johnson, BA  
NSP II Grant # 18-121 
Associate-to-Bachelor: Positioning More Baccalaureate Nurses at the Bedside — Challenges, Success, and Outcomes
Abstract | Poster
Heather Gable, DNP, RN, LNHA, CNE   NSP II Grant # 16-106 
Supporting Advanced Practice Transitions (SNAPT) Fellowship
Abstract | Poster
Miki Goodwin, PhD, RN, CNE, FAAN
Marianne Fingerhood, DNP, ANP-BC  
NSP II Grant # 19-109 
Ensuring Quality During a Pandemic: Curricular Adjustments Do Not Have To Be a Crisis
Abstract | Presentation
Bridgitte Gourley, DNP, FNP   NSP II Grant # 17-121 
Streamlined Path to Adult and Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certification
Abstract | Presentation
Margaret Hammersla, CRNP   NSP II Grant # 20-121 
Two-Year Pathway Initiative: Hagerstown Community College Associate Degree in Nursing Program
Abstract | Presentation
Karen Hammond, MSN  NSP II Grant # 16-110 
Virtual Preceptorship: An Alternative Model for Graduate Leadership Practicums
Abstract | Poster
Linda Hickman, PhD, MBA, RN, FACHE
Sandra Lucci, PhD, RN, CMSRN
Rachel Fender, MSW  
NSP II Grant # 17-126 
Outcomes of a Clinical Nurse Educator Initiative
Abstract | Poster
Judith Jarosinski, PhD, RN
Lisa Seldomridge, PhD, RN
Tina Reid, EdD, RN
Brad Hauck, MHS
Beverly Payne, BA  
NSP II Grant # 16-803 
Integration of Palliative Care Within Advanced Practice Education and Practice
Abstract | Poster
Binu Koirala, PhD, MGS, RN
Rita D’Aoust, PhD, MS, RN, CNE, FAANP, FNAP, ACNP, ANP-BC, FAAN
Sharon Kozachik, PhD, RN, FAAN
Joanne Silbert-Flagg, DNP, CRNP, IBCLC
Tammy Slater, DNP, ACNP-BC
Rab Razzak, MD
Patricia Davidson, PhD, MEd, RN
Cheryl Dennison Himmelfarb, PhD, ANP, RN  
NSP II Grant # 18-113 
The Maryland Home Health Waiver for Nurse Practitioners
Abstract | Presentation
Beverly Lang, MScN, ANP-BC, FAANP
Andrea Brassard, PhD  
 
ZapVAP Decreased Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia with an Interdisciplinary Bundle
Abstract | Poster
Lauren Manrai, BSN, RN, CCRN
Renee Franquiz, DNP, RN, CNE  
 
Student Nurse — Ambulatory Care Practicum Collaboration: Interim Results
AbstractPoster
Kathleen Martin, DNP, RN, CNE    
Impact of Academic-Practice Partnerships on Nursing Entry-Level Clinical Rotations and Graduations
Abstract | Poster
Mary Etta Mills, ScD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN
Linda Hickman, PhD, RN, FACHE
Sandra Lucci, PhD, RN, CMSRN
Julianne Pratt, BS  
NSP II Grant # 17-126 
Fostering Civility: Using Simulation to Train Nurses in Conflict Management
Abstract | Presentation
Jasline Moreno, MSN, RN  NSP II Grant # 16-603 
The Future of Master’s Education in Maryland: What Do Nurses Think?
Abstract | Presentation
Kathleen Ogle, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, CNE   NSP II Grant # 19-121 
Bridging the Gap: From Bedside Practice to Clinical Teaching
Abstract | Poster
Denise Owen, MSN, RN, NPD-BC
Alexandra Bennof, MSN, RN, CRNP
Ching-Cheng Feng, PhD, RN
Geeta Kada, PhD, RN
Ashley Rice, MSN, RN  
 
A Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing Pathway in Western Maryland
Abstract | Poster
Kara Platt, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CNE
Lindsey Staggers-Gardner, MSN, RN, NP-C  
NSP II Grant # 16-108 
Advancing Our Advanced Practice Nurses by Supporting Preceptors
Abstract | Presentation
Susan Renda, DNP, ANP-BC, CDE, FN
Tammy Slater, DNP, ACNP-BC, CRNP
Marianne Fingerhood, DNP, CRNP
Miki Goodwin, PhD, RN
Karan Kverno, PhD, RN  
NSP II Grant # 19-109
Pre-Licensure Students’ Perception of a Program to Ease Transition to the Master of Science in Nursing Clinical Nurse Leader Option
Abstract | Presentation
Gail Schoen Lemaire, PhD, PMHCNS, BC, CNL
Lynn Chen, PhD
Christine King, EdD
Vanessa Fahie, PhD  
HRSA Grant # 1802848 
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing DNP in Nurse Anesthesiology
Abstract | Presentation
Bruce Schoneboom, PhD, CRNA, FAAN NSP II Grant # 20-110 
Innovative Education to Address Addictions Learning Needs of Nursing Students
Abstract | Poster
Victoria Selby, PhD, CRNP-PMH, PMHNP-BC
Charon Burda, DNP, PMHCNS, PMHNP-BC, CARN-AP
Katherine Fornili, DNP, MPH, RN, CARN, FIAAN
Alison Trinkoff, ScD, MPH, RN, FAAN  
NSP II Grant # 20-122
Towson University’s Online Option for Degree Completion: Professional Development for Faculty
Abstract | Presentation
Briana Snyder, PhD, RN-BC, CNE
Hayley Mark, PhD, RN, FAAN
Elizabeth Crusse, MS, MA, RN, CNE
NSP II Grant # 19-120 
Student Support to Attend Maryland Nurses Association Professional Conference
Abstract | Presentation
Dale Spielman, MSN, RNC-OB, CNE
Laura Cianelli-Preston, MS, RN  
NSP II Grant # 16-111 
Strategies to Strengthen Academic Success Among High School Students Interested in Pursuing Nursing as a Career
AbstractPoster
Joice Stokes-James, MPA, BSN, RN
Vanessa Fahie, PhD, RN  
CPIP Grant # 19-104  
Accessible Design and Accessible Pedagogy in Undergraduate Nursing Education
Abstract | Poster
Marleen Thornton, PhD, RN
Simone Christian, MA  
 
Evaluation of Maryland Nurse Residency Program Implementation
Abstract | Presentation
Sarah Trandel, BSN, RN
Joan Insalaco Warren, PhD, RN, NPD-BC, NEA-BC, FAAN
Jennifer Stephenson, DNP, RN  
 
Building Bridges to Foster Support for Students Who Wish to Become Nurses at the High School Level
Abstract | Presentation
Mona Weber, MS   NSP II Grant # 18-104  
Toolkits and Standardized Patient Experiences: Preparing Nurses to Communicate and Lead
Abstract | Poster
Debra Webster, EdD, RN-BC, CNE
Lisa Seldomridge, PhD, RN, CNE
Amanda Willey, MSN, RN, CM/DN, CCHP
Judith Jarosinski, PhD, RN  
NSP II Grant # 18-120 
A Multidimensional Approach to Improving NCLEX-RN® Pass Rates Among Associate Degree in Nursing Students
AbstractPoster
Heather Westerfield, DNP, RN, CNE, CMSRN  NSP II Grant # 17-104
Maryland Nursing Workforce Center Update
Abstract | Poster
Rebecca Wiseman, PhD, RN   NSP II Grant # 19-121 
The Associate-to-Bachelor Model Seven Years Post Implementation: Helping Maryland Lead the Way in Academic Progression
Abstract | Poster
Karen Wons, MS, RN, CNE   NSP II Grant # 17-102