PhD, Nursing Research, University of Maryland, Baltimore, 2010
Post–MS, Environmental Health Nursing, University of Maryland, Baltimore, 2003
MS, Community and Public Health Nursing, University of Maryland, Baltimore, 2001
BS, Nursing, Salisbury State University, Salisbury, MD, 1997 (Summa Cum Laude)
Research:
Areas of Interest:
Pesticides
Risk Communication
Children’s Environments
Recent Publications:
Gilden, R. (2010). Pesticides use in hospitals: health protection, health hazards, and viable alternatives. Nursing Administration Quarterly, 34(4): 320-6.
Gilden, R., Huffling, K., & Sattler, B. (2010). Pesticides and health risks. Journal of ObstetricalGynecological, and Neonatal Nursing, 39: 103-10.
Gilden, R. (2003). Community involvement at hazardous waste sites: A review of policies from a nursing perspective. Policy, Politics & Nursing Practice, 4(1): 29-35.
Primary Teaching Areas:
NURS 487: Senior Practicum, Community Health
NURS 403: Community Health Clinical
NURS 418: Environmental Health I
Academic & Professional Activities:
2009 - Present: Chair, Carroll County Environmental Advisory Council
2008 – Present: E-commons.org: A web portal for nurses interested in environmental health and the home of the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments. Responsible for creative development and technical support of the site, connecting e-commons with social networking tools like FaceBook and Twitter, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team.
2003-Present: Member, Carroll County Environmental Advisory Council
2001-Present: Environment Section member and Public Health Nursing Section member, American Public Health Association
2009: Press Conference, No More Toxic Tubs
2004 – 2008: Vice-Chair, Carroll County Environmental Advisory Council
