Research Interests

student success, diversity and inclusion, health policy relating to healthcare equity, and AACN's Six Essentials of a Healthy Work Environment

Bio

Jeanette Vaughan attended Covenant (previously Methodist School of Nursing) in Lubbock, TX for her R.N. diploma which she received in 1983.  She obtainer her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from West Texas A and M 1984 and her Master of Science in Nursing from Texas Tech Health Sciences Center in 1992. She completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Texas at Arlington in August, 2021.  She holds certifications as a CCRN Emeritus from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses and as a Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. In 2021 she was awarded the Great 100 Nurses DFW DNP Scholarship.  In 2021 she also received a scholarship from the One Nurse at a Time Organization to attend the NurseTim global outreach trip to Haiti to support the Haitian Nursing Foundation and their school of nursing.  In 2002, she was named the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center Outstanding Nursing alumni.  In 2000 she served as the only U.S. nurse officially a part of GamesForce2000 for the Sydney Olympic Games.  She has written for and obtained over $200,000 in grants to produce educational materials for caregivers of older adults.  She serves a mentor within the American Nurses Association. Her publications include four historical fiction novels, a book of Vietnam Veterans poetry, and numerous other articles, scripts, manuals, book chapters. In 1991, she was published in The Journal of Nursing Education, the title being "Is there really racism in nursing?" Her practice areas include Neurosciences Trauma ICU and Level I trauma with over 36 years of experience.  She has taught both at the Associate Degree and Baccalaureate levels.  She holds instructor status in BLS, ACLS, and PALS. She is a dual member of the Texas Nurses Association and the Louisiana State Nurses Association, as well as ANA. She is a CCRN Emeritus of over 20 years. She helped pilot the CNL program in academic partnership with Texas Health Resources and Texas Christian University service as adjunct faculty.  Her areas of research interest include resilience, student success, and diversity.  Her DNP project focused on under-represented Hispanic nursing students. Currently, she will serve LSU-NO as an Instructor of Clinical Nursing.

Publications/Presentations

Research

Completed:

 Vaughan, J.  (1991).  Evaluating the validity of a mass media

         entertainment screenplay intended to portray minorities in nursing.

         Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX

         (Master's Thesis) in holdings of New York Public Library.

 Vaughan, J. (2021)  Diversity, equity, and inclusion: Impact of the nursing shortage on under-represented Hispanic nursing students.

          University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX

          (DNP Project)

 Publications

 Articles and Blogs:

 Vaughan, Jeanette (2014) Lady Jesse Beck and the Navy Ghostriders, Ratnet Digest, Red River

           Valley Fighter Pilots Association, Front Royal, VA.

 Vaughan, Jeanette (2012) to present www.jeanettevaughan.com

 Vaughan, J (2010, Oct) The Clinical Nurse Leader Program.  Advance for Nurses.

 Duric, J. (2009, April)  Great 100 Stories:  Jeanette  Nurses Lounge, (24).

 Duric, J. (2008, Nov/Dec)  Crucial conversations:  tough talks demand special skills.  QUEST.

 Duric, J  (2008, Winter)   PHD to pioneer ACLS-Obstetrics.  The PHD Nurse, 7(2).

 Vaughan, J. (2001, November 26).  Nursing the spirit [Letter to the

            Editor].  NurseWeek, 6(24).

 Vaughan, J. and Patterson, M.  (2001, April).  Texas trauma nurse lives

           out the Olympic dream.   AACN News, 18(4).

 Vaughan, J. and Patterson, M.  (2001, April).  Nurse seized chance to

            learn about Australian trauma centers.  AACN News,  April 18(4).

 Vaughan, J.  (2000, February 13).   Barbecue planned in Blue Ridge to

            support kids in 4-H and FFA.  McKinney Courier-Gazette.                          

 Vaughan, J.  (1997, March).  Is there really racism in nursing?  Journal of

           Nursing Education,  36(3).

 Vaughan, J.  (1990).  The challenges of aging for corporate America. 

           Sam's Buyline:  Business and consumer information,  4(3).

 Vaughan, J.  (1990, Fall).  The challenges of aging for corporate

           America. Viewpoints, 16.

 Vaughan, J.  (1990, February 18).  Living will:  a key to dying with dignity.

           Lubbock Avalanche Journal. 

 Vaughan, J.  (1989, November 5).  Again concerns everyone sooner or

           later.  Lubbock Avalanche Journal.

 Vaughan, J.  (1986, June).  Adult foster care [Trends column]. 

            Nursing 86, 18.

 Books, Manuals, and Scripts:

 Vaughan, J. and Lathrop, R. (2016) Eternally at War, Blue Ridge, TX.

 Vaughan, J. and Lathrop, R. (2015) The Dark Side of Heaven, Blue Ridge, TX.

 Vaughan, J. (2014) Waiting in the Wings, AgeView Press, Blue Ridge, TX.

 Vaughan, J  (2013)  Solo Vietnam,  Ageview Press, Blue Ridge, TX.

 Vaughan, J.  (2012)  Flying Solo:  an unconventional aviatrix navigates turbulence in life,

           Ageview Press, Blue Ridge, TX.

 Duric, J. and Wisniewski, M. (2009)  Hypertensive Emergencies.  In Shockely, L and Duvall, S.

           (Eds) Mosby’s Handbook for Emergency Care, Elsevier, New York.

 Duric, J. (2009)  Neurologic Emergencies.  In Shockely, L and Duvall, S. (Eds)

           Mosby’s Handbook for Emergency Care, Elsevier, New York.

 Vaughan, J.  (1999).  A Tangled Web, AgeView Press.

 Kier, S. and Vaughan, J.  (1997).   Caring for individuals with hematological

         Disorders.  In Luckmann, J.  (Ed.), Saunder's manual of professional

         Nursing,  W.B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia.

 Vaughan, J.  (1991).  Angel of mercy, AgeView Press.

 Vaughan, J.  (1990).  All about aging:  the provide's guide.

        Grace Products, Inc.  Dallas, TX.

 Vaughan, J.  (1990).  All about aging:  the workbook.  Grace

        Products, Inc., Dallas, TX.

 Vaughan, J.  (1989).  All about aging:  Tape 1 Overview of services 

        (video script).  Grace Products, Inc., Dallas, TX.

 Vaughan, J. (1989).  All about aging:  Tape 2 Let's talk about it (video

         Script).  Grace Products, Inc., Dallas, TX.

 Vaughan, J.  (1989).  All about aging:  Tape 3 Selecting long-term care

         (video script).  Grace Products, Inc., Dallas, TX.

 Vaughan, J.  (1989).  All about aging:  Tape 4  Providing care at home

          (video script).  Grace Products, Inc., Dallas, TX.

 Vaughan, J.  (1988).  Policy and procedure manual for AgeView, Inc.,

           AgeView, Inc., Lubbock, TX.

 Vaughan, J.  (1984).  Geriatric home health certification manual (Texas

           Dept. of Health approved).  Senior Foster Services, Inc., Lubbock, TX.

 Vaughan, J.  (1984).  Policy and procedure manual for Senior Foster

           Services, Inc.,  Senior Foster Services, Inc., Lubbock, TX.

 Video and Films:

 All About Aging             Written, directed and executive produced

                                      by Jeanette Vaughan, Copyright 1990

    Tape 1:  Overview of Services                        Tape 3:  Selecting Long-term Care

    Tape 2:  Let’ Talk About It                 Tape 4:  Providing Care at Home

  Scholarly presentations:

 National:

 February, 2021                          Use of a resilience intervention to decrease attrition in ADN

                                                    students.

                                                    NurseTim NextGen Learning Conference

                                                    Buena Vista, FL

 October, 2012                            “ How to" tricks of the trade for implementing innovative

                                                       simulation across the curriculum.

                                                       Laerdal Simulation Users Conference

                                                       Phoenix, A

 January, 2011                              Team building to grow your own CNL faculty:  pitfalls

                                                       and wins on the frontlines.

                                                       AACN CNL National Summit

                                                       Miami, FL

 November, 1988                           Adult foster care:  just one alternative

                                                        For long-term care.

                                                        National Association of Home Health

                                                        Care, Las Vegas, NV

 October, 1985                               Developing an adult foster care program.

                                                        National Council on Aging,

                                                        San Francisco, CA

 Regional:

 January, 6 2021                            Teaching Resilience through Simulation

                                                        Collin College

                                                        Mckinney, TX

March 12, 2011                            Creative play therapy technique therapeutic in the

                                                       acute care setting.

                                                       North Texas Region of Play Therapists

                                                       Coppell, TX                        

 October 19, 2009 to present          Emergent Cardiovascular Issues for the Med/Surg Nurse

                                                       Med/Surg Internships

                                                       Texas Health Resources, Arlington, TX

 July 9, 2009                                 Cardiovascular Issues for the Med/Surg Nurse

                                                       Med/Surg Internships

                                                       Texas Health Resources, THD, Dallas, TX

 December, 2007                             Critical Care Obstetrics Course – OB ACLS

                                                       Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas, Dallas, TX

 March, 2007                                   CCRN Review – Neurology

                                                       Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX

 March, 2004                                   CCRN Review - Neurology

                                                       Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas. TX

 January, 2004                                 Journey to Wellness - Adult Learning Principles

                                                       Baylor Heart and Vascular Hospital, Dallas

 September, 2002                           Geriatric Trauma, Elder Abuse

                                                       Multidisciplinary Conference

                                                       Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Cent

                                                       Lubbock, TX

 March, 1992                                   Adult Day Care. 

                                                       Health Forum:  an interdisciplinary

                                                       Approach to geriatric care.

                                                       BUMC, Dallas, TX