Paul Thurman, PhD, RN, ACNPC, CCNS, CCRN, CNE

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Paul Thurman, PhD, RN, ACNPC, CCNS, CCRN, CNE
  • Assistant Professor
    Organizational Systems and Adult Health
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Location:
Room 372
Email:

Education

  • PhD, Nursing, University of Maryland, 2018
  • MS, Trauma/Critical Care and Emergency Nursing: A Blended Clinical Nurse Specialist and Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program, University of Maryland, 2007
  • BSN, Nursing, Northeast Louisiana University, 1994

Contracts, Fellowships, Grants, and Sponsored Research

  • Date:
    2020 - 2021
    Title:
    Best Practices and Preferred Uses of Reusable Elastomeric Half Mask Respirators (EHMR) in Healthcare
    Sponsoring Organization:
    National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
    Role:
    Co-Investigator
  • Date:
    2020 - 2025
    Title:
    Implementing Best-Practice, Patient-Centered Venous Thromboembolism Prevention in Trauma Centers
    Sponsoring Organization:
    PCORI
    Role:
    Co-Investigator

Research Interests

  • Violence Prevention, Respiratory Protection in Healthcare Workers,

Research Activity

  • Duration:
    2020 - 2022
    Title:
    Best Practices and Preferred Uses of Reusable Elastomeric Half Mask Respirators (EHMR) in Healthcare
    Status:
    Complete
  • Duration:
    2019 - 2021
    Title:
    Prevalence and Predictive Characteristics of Agitation in Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury in the Acute Care Setting
    Status:
    Writing Results
  • Duration:
    2019 - 2023
    Title:
    Implementing Best-Practice, Patient-Centered Venous Thromboembolism Prevention in Trauma Centers
    Status:
    On-Going
  • Duration:
    2016 - 2018
    Title:
    Firearm Injuries in Maryland, 2006-2015: Trends and Recidivism
    Description:
    Doctoral Dissertation
    Status:
    Complete
  • Duration:
    2013 - 2019
    Title:
    The Relationship of Compassion Fatigue, Burnout and Unprofessional Behavior in a Level I Urban Trauma Center
    Status:
    Complete
  • Duration:
    2012 - 2017
    Title:
    Prevalence of Delirium in Trauma Patients
    Status:
    Complete

Publications

  • Physiological Impacts of Surgical Mask Coverage of Elastomeric Half-mask Respirator Exhalation Valves in Healthcare Workers. Annals of Work Exposures and Health. Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/annweh/wxab069
  • Implementation Guide to Support Use of Elastomeric Half Mask Respirators in Healthcare. NIOSH.
  • Implementation Guide to Support Use of Elastomeric Half Mask Respirators in Healthcare. NIOSH.
  • Thurman, P. (2021). Hemostatic Strategies in Trauma. AACN Advanced Critical care, 32 (1), 51-63. doi:10.4037/aacnacc2021473
  • Thurman, P. (2019). Mixed Shock States: A Case for the Pulmonary Artery Catheter. AACN Advanced Critical Care, 31, 67-74. doi:10.4037/aacnacc2020157
  • Molecular Adsorbent Recirculating System Effectively Replaces Hepatic Function in Severe Acute Liver Failure. Annals of Surgery, 266 (4), 677–684. Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc..
  • Delirium in trauma patients: prevalence and predictors. Critical Care Nurse, 37 (1), 40-48.
  • Extracorporeal liver support for trauma-induced hepatic dysfunction. Journal of Trauma & Acute Care Surgery, 80 (6), 1039-1044.

Presentations

  • Year:
    2021
    Title:
    Physiologic Effects of Elastomeric Half-Mask Respirator Use with or Without a Surgical Mask in Healthcare Workers
    Conference/Meeting Name:
    ATS International Conference 2021
    Sponsoring Organization:
    American Thoracic Society
  • Year:
    2021
    Title:
    Healthcare Respiratory Protection Gap Leads to Development of Elastomeric Respirator Implementation Guide
    Conference/Meeting Name:
    American Occupational Health Conference
    Sponsoring Organization:
    American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
  • Year:
    2021
    Title:
    Simulating High Stakes Conversations
    Conference/Meeting Name:
    2021 INACSL Virtual Conference
    Sponsoring Organization:
    International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning

Areas of Specialization

  • Trauma, Critical Care

Honors/Awards

  • Name:
    Circle of Excellence
    Sponsoring organization:
    American Association of Critical Care Nurses
    Date:
    May 2017
  • Name:
    Karen Soeken Excellence in Dissertation
    Sponsoring organization:
    University of Maryland School of Nursing
    Date:
    December 2018
  • Name:
    Excellence in Advance Practice Nursing Award
    Sponsoring organization:
    University of Maryland Medical Center
    Date:
    May 2012

Academic and Professional Activities

University

  • Date:
    2014 - Current
    Organization:
    Institutional Review Board
    Role:
    Board Member

Professional

  • Date:
    2017 - 2018
    Organization:
    American Association of Critical Care Nurses/ Nominating Committee
    Role:
    Committee Member
  • Date:
    2015 - 2016
    Organization:
    American Association of Critical Care Nurses/ Advanced Practice Institute Planning Committee
    Role:
    Committee Chair
  • Date:
    2014 - 2015
    Organization:
    American Association of Critical Care Nurses/ Advanced Practice Institute Planning Committee
    Role:
    Committee Member
  • Date:
    2012 - 2013
    Organization:
    American Association of Critical Care Nurses/ Task Force
    Role:
    Committee Member
  • Date:
    2011 - 2012
    Organization:
    Chesapeake Bay Affiliate of the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists
    Role:
    President