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MARY Curtis, pH.d., r.n., Director - Nursing Program
B.S.N.-Saint Louis University (1981); M.S.N.-Southern Illinois
University-Edwardsville (1990); Ph.D., Saint Louis University (2001); Clinical Nurse Specialist in Community Health Nursing
Certification-ANCC.

Publications:
Vaughn, M., Howard, M., Curtis, M. P. (2005) Is ecstasy use associated with symptoms of anxiety or depression among incarcerated juvenile offenders?  The Journal of Evidence Based Social Work. (In press)

Curtis, M. P. (2001) Incentives and Obstacles for Nursing Higher Education Faculty in choosing to teach via distance.  Doctoral dissertation:  St. Louis University.

Curtis, M. P. (1990) Marketing and management; videotapes: 
are they helpful in the practice setting?  Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 90, (2), 172-173.

Experience:
11 years teaching at Maryville University, past experience as a Community Health Nurse, Head Nurse-Staff Development.

Teaching interest:
Community Health Nursing, Nursing Theory, Health Promotion


Courses taught for the Nursing Program: Community Health Nursing, Health Promotion, Graduate Nursing Theory, Leadership Senior Practicum

   

Alice Jensen, Associate Professor of Nursing
B.A.-St. Olaf College, Psychology (1973); B.S.N.-Texas Women's University (1977); M.S.N.-Northern Illinois University (1988); Ed.D. (all but dissertation - adult ed) University Missouri St. Louis.

Publications:
McFarlane, A. (1988). A nursing reformulation of Bowen's family systems theory.  Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, 2, (5) 319-324.

Experience:
Over 20 years in Psychiatric Nursing (out patient clinic).

Teaching interest:
Psychiatric Nursing, Leadership, Research, Community and Population Focused Practice

Courses taught for the Nursing Program: NURS 307, NURS 308, NURS 404, NURS 403, NURS 302, NURS 631

   
GERALYN FRANDSEN, Associate Professor of Nursing; Coordinator-MSN Education Track
B.S.N.-Maryville (1983); M.S.N.-Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (1990); Ed.D.-Higher Education, Saint Louis University (2003).

Publications:
Frandsen, G. (2004) Immune modulators medications: Chapter 8 in Pharmacology reviews and rationales. New Jersey: Prentice Hall Publishers

Frandsen, G (2004) Sensory. Chapter 34 and communication Chapter 21. Fundamentals of Nursing: The art and science of nursing care. (5th Edition) Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Publishers.

Frandsen, G (2004) Care of adults and children: Testbank.  Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott.

Focus on Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (2002) Lippincott Publisher, Reviewer.

G. Frandsen, LeBon, M.,Caleb, K., & Reed, A. (2001) Fundamentals of nursing: The art and science of nursing care: Testbank. (4th edition Philadelphia, PA, Lippincott Publishers.

Nutrition Essentials for Nursing Practice, 2001, Lippincott Publishers Reviewer.

Frandsen, G. (2001) Higher Education in an era of digital competition: Book review. Society of higher education. 9(2).

Educational Malpractice in Institutions of Higher Education, Submitted for Publication.

IV & Blood Module, Internet, www.learningweb.com
Asepsis Module, Internet, www.learningweb.com
Hygiene Module, Internet, www.learningweb.com

Experience:
14 years teaching at Maryville University, 11 years at the Visiting Nurse Association, 5 years as a pediatric staff nurse at DePaul Health Center

Teaching interest:
Med/Surg, Fundamentals of Nursing, Community Health, Masters of Nursing Education

Courses taught for the Nursing Program: Intro to Clinical Practice, Nursing Care of the Adult, Nursing Care of Population, Community Health Nursing Pharmacology, Healthcare Research
   
Nancy Cibulka, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N.-Nursing, University of Wisconsin (1973); M.S.N.-University of Wisconsin (1978); Ph.D.(c)-Nursing, Saint Louis University.

Publications:
Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV Infection: An Evidence-based Review, in press, AJN.

Reproduction Intentions of HIV-Infected Women:  A Critical Review of the Literature, in preparation.

Protocol:  AIDS Education, Risk Assessment, and Referral in Iowa's
Title X Family Planning and Title V Maternal Health Programs, co-authored, produced by Iowa Department of Public Health, March 1989.

Toxic Shock Syndrome and other Tampon Related Risks, Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing, March/April 1983.

Experience:
Advanced Practice Nurse, Barnes Jewish Ob-Gyn Clinic (1992-present), Nurse Consultant, Maternal-Child Health Bureau - Iowa Dept. Public Health (1988-1989), Instructor - University of Iowa College of Nursing (1985-1987), Assistant Professor - Luther College-Decorah, Iowa (1982-1985)

Teaching interest:
Maternity Nursing, Health Assessment, Women's Health, HIV

Courses taught for the Nursing Program: NURS 202, NURS 305, NURS 330, NURS 603, NURS 612, NURS 623, NURS 624 HEPR 310
   
Linda Berry, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.-Psychology, Maryville University (1974); B.S.N.-Nursing, Maryville University (1984); M.S.N.-Nursing of Children, UMSL (1991).

Publications:
Patient outcomes: The link between nursing diagnoses and interventions. JONA 26:29-35, (1996).

Restoring patency of permanent hemodialysis catheters with 6 hour urokinase infusion therapy. Abstract, Nesset Research Forum, (1995).

Continuous renal replacement therapy improves patient outcomes in critically ill patients with renal failure. Abstract, American Society of Artificial Internal Organs, 41(1): 74, (1995).

Performance and utility of a 3-lumen temporary hemodialysis catheter. Abstract, American Society of Artificial Internal Organs, 22:123, (1993).

Development of a nutritional support team in a teaching community hospital. Abstract, American Society Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition, Feb, (1987).

Minimum performance standards for double lumen cannulas for hemodialysis. Transactions American Society of Artificial Internal Organs, 23:500-502, (1986).

Consistent performance of a new double-lumen subclavian cannula. Abstract, American Society of Artificial Internal Organs 9(1):3, (1985).

Experience:
Nursing experience in Medical-surgical, intensive care, and Nephrology nursing; Clinical Nurse Specialist; Care Manager- Nephrology; Visiting Assistant Professor Nursing

Teaching interest: Medical Surgical Nursing

Courses taught for the Nursing Program: Pathophysiology, Medical-surgical Nursing, and Senior Practicum
   
Dianna PHares, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N. and M.S.N.-Webster University (1998); M.S.N.-Nursing Education- Family Nurse Practitioner, UMSL (2000); Doctoral Studies Psychology Southern California School of Professional Studies currently working towards: Ph.D. Education-Saint Louis University and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner certification-Rush University.

Experience:
Certified Asthma Educator, Master of Spirometry, certified Mental Health Nurse, Physical Rehab, Med/Surg, NICU, Nursing Senior Administration.

Teaching interest: State Board of Directors/Vice-President District 15-Missouri Nurses Association (MONA); a member of St. Louis Nurses of Advanced Practice, St. Louis Asthma Consortium, St. Louis Mental Health Association and Meniscus Educational Institute Speakers Bureau; Ambassador of March of Dimes and Medical Correspondent-"Working Fire" EMS Training.

Courses taught for the Nursing Program: Health Promotion, Family Health Assessment, Individual Health Assessment, Psychiatric Nursing Clinicals, Community Health Clinicals
   
Maureen Wood, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N.-Maryville University (1995); M.S.N.-UMSL (1999); ANP Certification-Maryville University (2002).

Publications:
Oncology Nursing Forum—article influencing reader to
become a CNS

Experience:
Assistant Professor of Nursing at Maryville University (2002).

Adult Nurse Practitioner (2002-2004). Washington University School of Medicine, Women’s health.

Clinical Nurse Specialist (1999-2001). Hematology/Oncology office.

20+ years nursing experience in medical/surgical oncology and research.

Teaching interest: Pharmacology, Health Assessment, Medical/Surgical Nursing, Research, Genetics

Courses taught for the Nursing Program: Health Assessment, Pharmacology, Health Promotion, Senior Practicum
   
Lottchen Crane Wider, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.-Psychology, Maryville University (1974); B.S.N.-Nursing, Maryville University (1984); M.S.N.-Nursing of Children, UMSL (1991); Ph.D.-Nursing, UMSL (2002).

Research:
Predicting Success on the NCLEX-RN Examination, (2004).

A Description of Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Patterns
in Missouri, (2003).

An Evaluation of the Quality of Missouri's Surveillance Data for Serious Injuries Due to Child Abuse and Neglect, (2000).

Paper Presentations:
Identification of Familial Characteristics that Discriminate Between Catastrophic and Non-Catastrophic Child Abuse (1992).

A Description of Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Patterns
in Missouri, (2003, 2004).

The History of Child Abuse and Neglect in Health Care (2004).

Experience:
Teaching at St. Louis University School of Nursing, University of Missouri School of Nursing, and Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville.  Over 25 years in pediatric critical care.

Teaching interest: Pathophysiology, Pediatric Nursing Graduate Research, Critical Care

Courses taught for the Nursing Program: Pathophysiology, Pediatric Nursing Graduate Research, Critical Care
   
DEBORAH FRITZ, PH.D., Associate Professor of Nursing; Coordinator of the MSN program- Adult Primary Care; Diploma, Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing (1978); B.S.N. (1982) & M.S.N.(R) (1985)- Saint Louis University; Family Nurse Practitioner, UMSL (1995) ANCC certification 1995-2005; PhD(Nursing) - UMSL (2003).

Publications:
Fritz, D. (2001). Life Experiences of Head and Neck Cancer Survivors: A Pilot Study. ORL Head and Neck Nursing, 19(4), 9-13.

Fritz, D. (2000). Adolescent Smoking Cessation: How Effective Have We Been? Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 15(11), 299-306.

Fritz, D. (1997) Fine Tune Your Physical Assessment of the Lungs and Respiratory System. Home Care Provider, 2(6), 299-302.

Fritz, D. & Cheeseman, S. (1994). Blueprint for Integration of Nurse Extenders in Critical Care. Nursing Economics, 12(6), 327-331.

Fritz, D. (1985). ICU Nurses Perceptions of ICU Patients Feelings of Powerlessness. Thesis: Saint Louis University

Experience:
Ten years experience as FNP in ENT and Primary Care practice; twelve years teaching at Maryville University, fifteen years in Adult Critical Care..

Teaching interest: Adult Health, Primary Care

Courses taught for the Nursing Program: Advanced Pathophysiology, Adult Health Care I & II, ANP/GNP practicums.

   
 

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