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Kendra M.
Barrier, PhD, MSN, RN, CNE
Associate Dean for EngagementAssistant Professor of Clinical Nursing
Email: kbarri@lsuhsc.edu
Phone: 504-568-4180
Office: 4C1
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm, and by appointment
Curriculum Vitae
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Research InterestsHealth Disparities, Social Determinants of Health, Social Determinants of Learning, Mentoring, Coaching, Sponsoring, Simulation, Emotional Intelligence, and Cultural Competency
BioDr. Barrier is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Nursing, serving as the Inaugural Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI; 2021 to present), with a name change in 2024 to Associate Dean for Engagement; and the former Assistant Dean for Student Services (2015-2021) at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans School of Nursing (LSUHSC-NO SON). She is also an Associate Faculty for the School of Graduate Studies, a National League for Nursing (NLN) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE), an American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Diversity Leadership Institute (DLI) Fellow, and an AACN Elevating Leaders in Academic Nursing (ELAN) Fellow.
Through the Office of Engagement, her strategic vision has cultivated a culture of identity and a sense of belonging, so every student, faculty, staff, and stakeholder can be themselves and thrive, leading the SON on a trajectory for sustained cultural change. She provides leadership in organizational change, generating approaches to cultural intelligence, and actualization of diverse thoughts. Dr. Barrier also provides leadership and expertise for managing conflict and having difficult conversations with empathy, professionalism, and confidentiality. Dr. Barrier’s dedication to inclusive excellence strategies has led to the implementation of holistic admissions procedures, best practices documents, policy and procedure revisions, advocating for and the implementation of all gender restrooms, a lactation room, a food pantry for the SON, as well as providing outstanding pedagogical programs and projects to reduce health disparities for underrepresented individuals and communities.
She has received many honors and awards, including the Louisiana Nurses Foundation (LNF) and the Louisiana State Nurses Association (LSNA) Nightingale Award for Nursing School Administrator of the Year (2023), the New Orleans District Nurses Association (NODNA) Legacy Award (2023); the NODNA Excellence in Nursing Beyond the Bedside for Academic School of Nursing (2019), Outstanding Alumna (2018), the School of Nursing Alumna of the Year (2016), four Daisy Awards for Extraordinary Nursing Faculty (2011, 2014, 2015, & 2016), the School of Nursing’s Nursing Caring Award for Faculty (2013), an Academy for the Advancement of Educational Scholarship Educational Enhancement Grant Award, and the Faculty Recognition of an Masters of Nursing Student Award (2009). She was nominated for the Allen Copping Excellence in Teaching Award (2014) and the Faculty Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nursing Faculty (2018).
She earned her BSN (2000) and MSN (2009), in Nursing Education, from LSUHSC-NO SON, and received a PhD (2016), in Nursing Education and Administration, from William Carey University.
Publications/Presentations
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Funded
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Funding agency
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Role on grant or contract
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Percentage effort
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$ awarded
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Eliminating Structural Racism in Nursing Academia: A Systems Change Approach to Anti-Racist Nursing Education
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Josiah Macy, Jr. Foundation and University of Cincinnati College of Nursing
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Lead Faculty/PI
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2023-2026
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$2,500.00/3yrs
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“Promoting a Diverse Nursing Workforce: Enhancing Nursing Education to Promote Academic Success Among Undergraduate Nursing Students from Minority and Disadvantaged Backgrounds.”
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Health Resources and Services Administration Nursing Workforce Diversity Program
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Lead for Student Affairs
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2023-2025
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5%
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$1,000,000 ($500,000/yr.)
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“Educating a Transitioning Nursing Workforce for Health Equity in Rural and Underserved Areas: Building a Clinical Nurse Educator Academy for Region 6”
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HRSA – NEPQR-Clinical Faculty and Preceptor Academy program
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DEI/
Health Equity Lead
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2023-2027
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5%
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$2,697,466
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“Effectiveness of Teamwork and Communication In a Critical Care Code Scenario using Interdisciplinary High-Fidelity Human Patient Simulation with Students from Four Professional Programs.”
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Academy for the Advancement of Educational Scholarship – Educational Enhancement Grant
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Co-Investigator
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April 2009
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N/A
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$5,503.71
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“Interdisciplinary Teamwork and Communication Collaboration (ITACC) in a High-Fidelity Simulated Code.”
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National League for Nursing, Nursing Education Research Grant
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Co-Investigator
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March 2009
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N/A
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$6,158.00
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Pending funding
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Title of grant or contract
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Funding agency
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Role on grant or contract
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Dates of award
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Percentage effort
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$ requested
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The Office of Nursing Education Excellence: Pathways for Lifelong Learning in Louisiana
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Department of Labor Expansion Grant Program
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DEI Lead
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04/01/23 to 03/31/28
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12%
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$5,988,630
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Non-funded application or contract
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Dates of award
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$ requested
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LCMC Healthcare Profession Pipeline (HPP) Request for Proposal
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LCMC Health
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Co-Lead
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2023-2025
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$5,109,165
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“The Impact of Social and Behavioral Resources on Baccalaureate Nursing Students’ Academic Success.”
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Institute of Education Services/ Department of Education
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Emotional Intelligence Specialist
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7/2021-7/2023
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10%
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$2,420,651
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“A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Virtual Simulation Intervention to Develop Prelicensure Nursing Student Clinical Judgement.”
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National Council of State Boards of Nursing
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Co-Investigator
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12/2020-12/2022
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10%
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$207,288
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“Enhancement of an Academic Success Center to Decrease Attrition Rates Among Minority Students at a Health Sciences Center.”
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Board of Regents
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PI
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2019
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10%
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$118,090
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“Improving Patient Safety Through Administrator High-Fidelity Simulation Interprofessional Team-Training.”
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Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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Clinical Administrator
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June 2010
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N/A
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Informal Mentoring for Grant
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Date(s)
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Mentee (student)
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Activity/Focus
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November 2016 to May 2017
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Erika Edwards – CRNA student
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Scholarship for
Disadvantage Students Program
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Journal Publications – Refereed (peer reviewed)
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Chatmon, B., Ellis, J., Thomas, N., & Barrier, K. Mentoring underrepresented minority students for academic success in nursing (2021). Association of Black Nursing Faculty, 32(2).
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Barrier, K. (2018). Summary of the 2016 International Surviving Sepsis Campaign: A Clinician’s Guide. Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America. Vol. 30(3).
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Cefalu, J. E., Barrier, K., & Davis, A. (2017). Wound infections in critical care.
Critical Care Clinics of North America, Vol. 29(1).
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Garbee, D.D., Paige, J.T., Barrier, K., Kozmenko, V., Kozmenko, L., Zamjahn, J., Bonanno, L., & Cefalu, J. (2013). Interdisciplinary teamwork and communication collaboration in a simulated code scenario. Nursing Education Perspectives 34(5), 339-344.
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Garbee, D., Paige, J., Bonanno, L., Rusnak, V., Barrier, K., Kozmenko, L., Yu, Q., Cefalu, J., & Nelson, K. (2013). Effectiveness of teamwork and communication education using interprofessional high-fidelity human patient simulation critical care code. Journal of Nursing Education and Practice 3(3), 1-12. Doi: 10.5430/jnep.v3n3p1
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Garbee, D., Barrier, K., Bonanno, L., Cefalu, J., Paige, J., Kozmenko, V., Kozmenko, L.,
& Zamjahn, J. (2011). Interdisciplinary teamwork and communication in a high- fidelity simulated code [Abstract]. Clinical Simulation in Nursing 7(6), e252.
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Paige, J., Garbee, D., Bonanno, L., Rusnak, V., Barrier, K., Cefalu, J., Yu, Q., Kozmenko, L., Kozmenko, V., Zamjahn, J., Nelson, K., & Swartz, W. (2011). Pilot integration of high-fidelity, interprofessional, simulation-based team training of students within a health sciences center [Abstract]. Simulation in Healthcare 6(6), 486-487.
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Journal Publications – Non Refereed
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Published
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Barrier, K. M., McCauley, A., Rooney, E., & Young, K. (2021). Resolution to Louisiana State Nurse Association 2021 Membership Assembly. Statement in Support of Confronting Racism and Discrimination in Nursing with a Focus on Diversity and Inclusion to Promote a Healthier Louisiana. LSNA
https://lsna.nursingnetwork.com/page/100055-statement-in-support-of-confronting-racism-and-discrimination-in-nursing-with-a-focus-on-diversity-and-inclusion-to-promote-a-healthier-louisiana
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Barrier, K. M. (2020, October). Vigilance On To Empowerment (VOTE), in Pelican News, (76)4.
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Barrier, K. M. (2020, July). The Future of Nursing: What does Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity mean, in Pelican News, (76)2.
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Barrier, K. M. (2016). The Impact of a Deliberate Practice Educational Intervention with High Fidelity Patient Simulation on Baccalaureate Nursing Students’ Self-Confidence, Skill Acquisition, and Communication. (Doctoral dissertation). ProQuest
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Books
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Fowler, L., Rivera, S. & Barrier, K. (2020). Cardiovascular Nursing: A Comprehensive Guide to Patient Care (2nd Ed.). Elite Learning.
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Book Chapters
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Barrier, K. (2020). Cardiovascular Nursing: Cardiovascular Emergencies. In Doran, M. (Ed.), Cardiovascular Nursing: A Comprehensive Guide to Patient Care (2nd Ed., pp. 163-184). Elite Learning.
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Danna, D., & Barrier, K. (2014). Cultural competency in disaster preparedness. In Cefalu, C., Disaster Preparedness for Seniors: A Comprehensive Guide for Clinicians. New York: Springer International Publishing, AG. pp 229-248.
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Garbee, D.D., Bonanno, L., Barrier, K., & Paige, J. (2012). Interprofessional team-based training. In Robertson, Paige & Bok, Simulation in Radiology. New York: Oxford University Press.
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Published Contributions to Professional Organizations
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Organization
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Resource
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Accessibility
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American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
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Barrier, K. Haen, L. Livsey, K. & Roslansky, K. (2021). Contributor, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Faculty Tool Kit: Education and Scholarship. American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Washington, D.C.
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www.aacnnursing.org/Portals/0/PDFs/DEI/Diversity-Tool-Kit.pdf
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Research and Grant Review Committee(s)
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Title of Committee
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Date & Location
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Organization
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Category: local, national, or international
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Your role
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Type (Specify Research or Program)
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Foundation for Academic Nursing
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2023
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American Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
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National
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Reviewer of grant applications
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Faculty Scholars Program
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LSUHNO SON Internal Peer Review – CNE Academy Curriculum Outline
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2023
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LSUHNO SON
HRSA NEPQR Preceptor Academy
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Local
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Reviewer of Clinical Nurse Educator Academy Curriculum Outline
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Reviewer of Clinical Nurse Educator Academy Curriculum Outline
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Inaugural Dr. Joseph Moerschbaecher, III Graduate Research Day
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2022
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LSUHNO School of Graduate Studies
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Local
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Reviewer of PhD student recorded presentations
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Graduate School Research Day
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Foundation for Academic Nursing
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2022
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American Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
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National
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Reviewer of grant applications
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Faculty Scholars Program
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LSUHNO SON
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2017
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LSUHNO SON
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Local
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Peer-Reviewer
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SON Endowed Professorships
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LSUHNO SON
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2017
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LSUHNO SON
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Local
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Research Advisory Taskforce
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SON Board of Regents Enhancement Grants
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Refereed (peer reviewed) Presentations
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Title of Presentation
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Date & Location
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Organization
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Category: local, national, international
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Type: Podium, Poster, Workshop, etc.
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The Development of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Elements Tool (DEIET)
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September 30, 2023
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National League for Nursing
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National
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Podium Presentation
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Best Practices for Advancing Identity and Belonging in Higher Education Institutions
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June 9, 2023
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Frontier Nursing University
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National
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Co-Facilitator/Panel Member
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Development of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Elements Tool (DEIET)
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March 31, 2023
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Sigma Epsilon Nu at-Large Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International – Dr. Linda Corson Jones Scholarship & Research Day
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Local
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Podium Presentation
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Developing Inclusive Excellence in Academic Nursing and the Nursing Workforce
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December 2, 2022
Chicago, IL
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American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Transform 2022
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National
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Emerging Solutions Podium Presentation with Dr. Patricia Bradley, Mitchell Wharton, and Rolanda Johnson
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Developing a Vision of Leadership
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November 15, 2022
Nashville, TN
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Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Academy for Diverse Emerging Nurse Leaders
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National
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Virtual Podium
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Addressing DEI Efforts, Utilizing Different Pathways, to Achieve Common Goals
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November 9-10, 2022
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American Association of Colleges of Nursing Diversity Symposium
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National
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Virtual Poster presentation with Dr. Yvette Conyers, Dr. Angel Davis, and Clydie Coward-Murrell
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Development of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Elements Tool (DEIET)
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November 9-10, 2022
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American Association of Colleges of Nursing Diversity Symposium
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National
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Virtual Podium
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Best Practices for Maintaining and Sustaining Diverse, Equitable, and Responsive Learning Environments Using DEI Elements
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June 15, 2022
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American Association of Colleges of Nursing Diversity Leadership Institute
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National
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Virtual Poster
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Incorporating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into the Culture of Nursing Education
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April 21, 2022
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The Southeastern Conference
Nursing Deans Council
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National
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Virtual Presentation
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Education and Scholarship: Inclusive Excellence Webinar Series
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January 16, 2022
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American Association of Colleges of Nursing
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National
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Virtual Presentation
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Monitoring, Learning, and Reporting Diverse Data: An Academic Success Dashboard for Nurse Practitioner Students
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Dec 2021
Dallas, TX
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American Association of Colleges of Nursing – Transform 2021
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National
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Podium submitted 08/06/2021, accepted 09/09/2021
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Education and Scholarship: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Tool Kit
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November 9-10, 2021/Virtual Conference
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American Association of Colleges of Nursing-Diversity Symposium -Mobilize and Strategize: Implementing DEI in Academic Nursing
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National
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Podium/Panel Member
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Monitoring, Learning, & Reporting Diverse Data: Development of an Academic Success Dashboard
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June 17, 2021/ Virtual Conference
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American Association of Colleges of Nursing – 2021 Advancing Nursing Workforce Diversity Summit
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National
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Podium
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Monitoring, Learning, & Reporting Diverse Data: Development of an Academic Success Dashboard
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May 14, 2021/ Virtual Meeting
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American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s Diversity Leadership Institute
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National
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Poster
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Social Media in Nursing Education: Revolutionary or Reckless
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November 4, 2019
Atlanta, GA
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SREB Council on Collegiate Education for Nursing
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Regional
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Podium
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A Program of Interprofessional Simulation-based Research
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April 25, 2014
East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, LA
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Linda Carson Jones Scholarship Day
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Local
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Podium
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Nursing Faculty Perspective of Integrating Competencies and Standards of Safety and Professionalism Into Simulated Learning Experiences Utilizing RN Auditor Roles
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October 28, 2013
Ochsner Medical Center
Metairie, LA
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5th Annual EBP/Research Conference
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Local
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Podium
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TeamSTEPPS
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July 22-23, 2010
Ochsner Medical
Metairie, LA
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Ochsner Medical Center and LSUHSC-SON Research
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Local
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Podium
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Invited Presentations
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Title of Presentation
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Date & Location
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Organization
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Category: local, national, international
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Type: Plenary, lectureship, delivery of refresher course, etc.
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Creating a Sense of Belonging for Your Team
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November 16, 2023
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Vanderbilt School of Nursing – The Academy for Diverse Emerging Nurse Leaders
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National
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Presenter
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Building DEI Capacity and Inclusive Excellence
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June 14, 2023
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American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Diversity Leadership Institute (DLI)
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National
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Facilitator/DLI Mentor-Cohort III
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Building DEI Capacity / Inclusive Excellence
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June 13, 2023
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American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Diversity Leadership Institute (DLI)
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National
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Facilitator/DLI Mentor-Cohort III
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Best Practices for Advancing Identity and Belonging in Higher Education Institutions
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June 9, 2023
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Frontier Nursing University
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National
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Co-Facilitator/Panel Member
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Faculty Development Workshop
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May 11, 2023
Lafayette, LA
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University of Louisiana Lafayette LCH Group Myers School of Nursing
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Regional
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Facilitator/Content Expert
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Diving into AACN Essentials
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May 9, 2023
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LSUNHO SON
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Local
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Co-Facilitator Future of Nursing Report
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Developing Inclusive Excellence in Academic Nursing
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December 2, 2022
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American Association of Colleges of Nursing Transform 2022
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National
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Content Expert/Presenter
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Culturally Competent Care
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July 22, 2022
New Orleans, LA
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LSUHNO SON Nurse Anesthesia Program – Grand Rounds
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Local
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Content Expert/Presenter
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Effective evaluation methods: Test construction and exam analysis.
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May 11, 2022
Baton Rouge, LA
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Southern University Faculty Development
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Regional
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Content Expert/Presenter
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Getting to Know the Inaugural Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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October 4, 2021
New Orleans, LA
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LSUHNO SON Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Student Association
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Local
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Presenter
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SafeZone
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November 8, 2018
Houma, LA
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Louisiana Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers
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Regional
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Podium
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Emotional Intelligence and the Academic and Work Environment
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July 26, 2017
New Orleans, LA
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LSUHNO Human Resources Management Retreat
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Local
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Presenter
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Emotional Intelligence and the Academic and Clinical Environment
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March 23, 2017
New Orleans, LA
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LSUHNO School of Dentistry – Faculty Development
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Local
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Presenter
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