Nursing Columbia
Fall-Winter 2024
The Magazine of Columbia University School of Nursing
LINK PROGRAM MARKS 10 YEARS OF TURNING RESEARCH IDEAS INTO CLINICAL PRACTICE
STUDENT GROUPS SPARK CONNECTION, FOSTER LEADERSHIP
CREATING CONNECTIONS
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From the Dean
Columbia doubles down on its commitment to excellence and opportunity
Excellence in nursing education is essential to excellence in practice. Columbia Nursing, known for preparing the most highly qualified nurse clinicians, scientists, and scholars, is doubling down on its commitment to nursing excellence through its brand-new Division of Nursing Practice.
Our cover feature introduces this new division—a groundbreaking collaboration between Columbia Nursing, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, and ColumbiaDoctors, the university’s faculty practice organization. It will support nurses at every stage of their professional journey by creating
• enhanced educational and career opportunities for students and new graduates, including a clear clinical pipeline, across the medical center’s 18 clinical departments;
• an explicit career ladder that will enable nurses to practice at the top of their licensure; and
• a professional home for the roughly 700 registered nurses and nurse practitioners who work at the medical center.
In all these ways, the Division of Nursing Practice will empower nurses to make a positive, lasting impact on patient care and public health. Our intention is to ensure that Columbia is doing its part to nurture and expand the emphasis on excellence that we’ve been known for throughout our history.
Indeed, nurses want to improve patients’ health and lives. As students, clinicians, and scientists, they come to Columbia because of our commitment to excellence and opportunity. The school’s Linking to Improve Nursing Care and Knowledge program (LINK) is a case in point. As another of the features in this issue explains, LINK just celebrated its 10th year of giving clinical nurses throughout the NewYork-Presbyterian (NYP) enterprise opportunities to transform their research ideas into rigorous studies, with support from Columbia Nursing’s academic nurse-scientists.
This academic-practice partnership has created a culture of inquiry that opens doors to the elevation of nurses’ professional status. To date, LINK has trained some 3,000 nurses across NYP, from brand new nursing graduates to veteran nurses with 40 years of experience. It has inspired some nurses to seek doctoral degrees, preparing them for leadership positions in industry, policymaking,
or academics. It has also facilitated hundreds of studies across NYP’s network of hospitals, fast-tracking important research and the application of evidence-based interventions to clinical care. And LINK has had the further effect of improving participating nurses’ career satisfaction—a critical factor in retaining nurses, the backbone of the health care workforce.
Truly, there are no limits to what nurses can achieve. Suzanne Bakken, PhD, the subject of one of the news stories in this issue, exemplifies this fact. An internationally renowned expert in biomedical informatics and the Alumni Professor of the School of Nursing, Suzanne recently received the American Academy of Nursing’s highest honor—designation as a Living Legend—for her research on how informatics and data science can revolutionize clinical practice, improve health, and advance health equity and social justice.
Suzanne has contributed widely to the promotion of culturally congruent, health literate communications and is the author of more than 300 publications. She has also won continuous funding for over 25 years, as well as numerous previous awards and honors. She is Columbia’s fourth Living Legend, following Mary Mundinger, DrPH, in 2023; Bobbie Berkowitz, PhD, in 2020; and Elaine Larson, PhD, in 2017. They are all exemplars of the school’s commitment to anyone who is driven to put their curiosity to work.
Finally, as the third feature in this issue shows, Columbia’s many opportunities extend to offering students a chance to join a variety of student groups, as a way to seek a sense of community within the school and to make a collective impact on the larger world. The missions of these groups amplify the school’s goal to educate nurses who will be culturally competent, sensitive providers. And the passion represented by the student leaders quoted in this story make me feel that the future of our beloved profession—and its continued pursuit of excellence—is in very good hands indeed.
LORRAINE FRAZIER, PhD, RN, FAAN Dean, Columbia University School of Nursing
Mary O’Neil Mundinger Professor of Nursing Senior Vice President, Columbia University Irving Medical Center
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Lorraine Frazier, PhD, RN, FAAN Dean, Columbia University School of Nursing
Mary O’Neil Mundinger Professor of Nursing
Senior Vice President, Columbia University Irving Medical Center
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Brenda Barrowclough Brodie, BS ’65 Durham, NC
Kevin Browne, DNP ’18
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Paul Coyne, DNP ’16, MBA President and Co-Founder, Inspiren; Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive, Hospital for Special Surgery New York, NY
Delphine Mendez de Leon, BS ’78, MBA, MPH Chief Strategy Officer, University Hospital of Brooklyn New York, NY
Angela Clarke Duff, BS ’70 Forest Hills, NY
Marjorie Harrison Fleming, BS ’69 Chair Emerita, Board of Advisors Seabrook Island, SC
Susan Fox, BS ’84, MBA President and CEO, White Plains Hospital White Plains, NY
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Fall-Winter 2024 Contents
The Pulse: Columbia Nursing News
· Dean Frazier and Professor Shang Visit China
Debra S. Heinrich, EdD ’22 Bedford, NY
Mary Turner Henderson, BS ’64 San Francisco, CA
Richard I. Levin, MD
Professor Emeritus, McGill and New York Universities; President, Optimal Health Advising, LLC New York, NY
Wilhelmina Manzano, MA
Group Senior Vice President, Chief Nursing Executive, and Chief Operating Officer for Perioperative Services, NewYork-Presbyterian New York, NY
Janet Ready, BS ’81, Chair Chief Operating Officer, Premier Medical Group Poughkeepsie, NY
Patricia Riley, BS ’76
Captain (Retired), U.S. Public Health Service Atlanta, GA
Susan Salka, MBA
Retired President and CEO, AMN Healthcare; Independent Director, McKesson Dallas, TX
Sara Shipley Stone, BS ’69 Brooksville, ME
Edwidge J. Thomas, DNP ’05
Vice President of Clinical Solutions, Northwell Holdings and Ventures New York, NY
Jasmine L. Travers, PhD ’16
Assistant Professor, New York University
Rory Meyers College of Nursing New York, NY
· Bakken Is Honored as a Living Legend
· New Board of Advisors Chair
· Updated Pin Continues Nursing Tradition
· A Glimpse of Alumni Events Throughout the Year
· Selected Faculty Publications · Funding for Research and Training
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Change Agent
By Andrea Kott, MPH
Columbia Nursing’s LINK program celebrates 10 years of helping nurses transform ideas into practice.
Creating Connections
By Anne Harding
Columbia’s new Division of Nursing Practice fosters nursing education and careers—in service of excellent patient care.
Cultivating Community
By Anne Harding
Columbia Nursing’s many student groups spark connection and foster leadership skills.
Ilustration by Davide Bonazzi
The Pulse
Dean Frazier and Professor Shang Visit China
This past summer, Dean Lorraine Frazier, PhD, and Professor Jingjing Shang, PhD, visited China in a significant step toward fostering international collaboration and enriching nursing education.
Supported by the Columbia Global Center Beijing, this strategic visit focused on exploring ideas and practices that foster a holistic approach to health and nursing education, as well as opportunities for nursing students’ global practices and collaboration.
STRENGTHENING TIES WITH LEADING NURSING INSTITUTIONS
During their stay, Frazier and Shang engaged with some of China’s foremost medical institutions, including Peking Union Medical College (PUMC) and Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (BUCM).
The delegation received a warm welcome from Zheng Li, PhD, a registered nurse and dean of the School of Nursing at PUMC, along with the institution’s senior leaders, esteemed faculty, and current students, setting the tone for a series of highly productive discussions. The PUMC School of Nursing has been a leader in nursing education and research in China for over a century.
The conversations focused on expanding student exchange programs and fostering robust professional communication channels between Columbia and PUMC, to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of nursing practices within a global framework.
The delegation then visited BUCM, a premier institution specializing in traditional Chinese medicine. Anlong Xu, PhD, president of BUCM, presented the university’s vision and mission, along with
the foundational theories and perspectives of traditional Chinese medicine and the university’s commitment to advancing traditional Chinese medical theories and practices.
Dean Frazier was particularly interested in the practical applications of traditional Chinese medicine in nursing education at BUCM, and how BUCM’s methodologies could be adapted at Columbia. By combining Western and Eastern medical philosophies, Columbia Nursing aims to equip its students with an integrative set of skills and knowledge, enhancing their ability to provide comprehensive, culturally competent care in a globalized health care environment.
The delegation also visited the Beijing office of the China Medical Board (CMB) and met with Wenkai Li, MD, its director and senior program manager. For over a century, CMB has been a pivotal force in advancing health in China and neighboring Asian countries by strengthening medical, nursing, and public health research and education. Together they explored potential future Columbia-CMB collaborations.
EXCHANGE EXPERIENCES WITH LOCAL HOSPITALS
Next up was a visit to PUMC Hospital and the First Affiliated Hospital of the Zhejiang University School of Medicine (FAHZU), both renowned for their exceptional nursing practices and contributions to health care.
At PUMC Hospital, Na Guo, MSHM, an RN and director of the Department of Organization and former director of the Department of Nursing, along with senior leaders at the Department of Nursing
Dean Frazier (center) and Professor Shang (to her right) are pictured here with senior leaders in the Department of Nursing at China’s PUMC Hospital.
and International Collaboration Office, provided an overview of the hospital’s nursing practices, focusing on the needs and development of specialist nurses and the demands and expectations of specialist nursing in the Chinese health care system. In turn, Dean Frazier provided an overview of Columbia Nursing’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program and the rigorous training that prepares graduates for advanced practice roles.
Both parties acknowledged PUMC Hospital’s leadership and pioneering role in Chinese nursing and explored various avenues for potential collaboration, including developing training programs tailored to the needs of Chinese nurses. At FAHZU in Hangzhou, Frazier and Shang engaged with local nursing leaders and educators, sharing insights and best practices in nursing education and clinical care, including the use of AI and advanced technology in both areas.
INTRODUCTION TO ‘BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT HEALING’
Beyond academic engagements, the visit included an immersive exploration of Chinese culture and health philosophies. The delegation explored various cultural sites and engaged in activities that deepened their understanding of Chinese Buddhism and the holistic approach of “身心灵治愈” (body, mind, and spirit healing), a concept central to traditional Chinese health practices that is reflected in acupuncture and acupressure, herbal medicine, qigong and tai chi, dietary
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Stherapy, meditation and mindfulness, and other key practices. This cultural immersion underscored the strategic and organizational value of incorporating diverse health philosophies into nursing education. Dean Frazier’s visit to China not only opens up new pathways for student exchanges and global practicums but also introduces innovative ideas for integrating diverse medical knowledge into nursing education—essential in a globalized world.
This article was adapted from “Columbia Nursing Dean Lorraine Frazier Visits China,” originally published August 1, 2024, by Columbia Global Centers Beijing.
Honored as a Living Legend
uzanne Bakken, PhD, a professor of biomedical informatics and the Alumni Professor of the School of Nursing, has been recognized as a Living Legend by the American Academy of Nursing (AAN).
The AAN awards this distinction, its highest honor, annually to a select group of accomplished, visionary nurse leaders. Bakken is Columbia’s fourth Living Legend, joining Mary Mundinger, DrPH, in 2023; Bobbie Berkowitz, PhD, in 2020; and Elaine Larson, PhD, in 2017.
Bakken, an internationally renowned expert in biomedical informatics, has made multiple contributions in terminology and standards; quality improvement; informatics for advancing health equity and social justice; and advanced visualization to promote culturally congruent, health-literate communication.
The academy highlighted Bakken’s achievements in its July 18, 2024, announcement: “She was instrumental in drafting influential National Academies’ reports through her work as a member of the Committee on Data Standards for Patient Safety and Committee on Return of Individual-Specific Results Generated in Research Laboratories. Her research focuses on the role of informatics and data science to improve health and advance health equity and Dr. Bakken’s holistic view of data’s potential to revolutionize clinical practice has
led her to consult nationally and internationally in the field of informatics, author over 300 publications, receive continuous funding for over 25 years, and receive numerous awards and honors.”
Dean Lorraine Frazier, PhD, noted: “Through her trailblazing work as a researcher, educator, and leader, Professor Bakken has made countless contributions to Columbia Nursing and the nursing profession. We are thrilled to see her receive this most deserved honor.”
Bakken is also an affiliate of the Data Science Institute at Columbia University.
She was honored along with four other nurse leaders at the Living Legend ceremony, held at the AAN’s Health Policy Conference Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 2024.
“I am delighted to celebrate these legendary nurses who have transformed the profession’s impact by designing pioneering evidence-based models of care. The commitment and passion towards advancing health equity demonstrated throughout their careers is truly outstanding,” AAN President Linda Scott, PhD, said in the press release.
Frazier and Shang are meeting with members of the PUMC faculty, in a historic meeting room in PUMC’s century-old building.
New Board of Advisors Chair
The Board of Advisors is a distinguished group of policy experts, health care leaders, and influential alumni. Appointed by the dean of the school, they support the goals and work of Columbia University School of Nursing, including its research, practice, and teaching programs, and recommend ways to enhance the school’s visibility, reach, and impact.
Midge Harrison Fleming, BS ’69, recently concluded many years of much-appreciated dedication and leadership as the board’s chair. Ready’s term began on July 1, 2024.
HOW HAS YOUR COLUMBIA NURSING EDUCATION HELPED YOUR CAREER?
The hallmark of Columbia Nursing is leadership, and this has been the cornerstone of my career. From my earliest days in the nursing program, I was taught to approach every challenge with a combination of compassion, critical thinking, and decisive leadership. These lessons have been invaluable, whether I’ve been in the role of chief operating officer, president, or CEO. Leading through a nursing lens means prioritizing patient-centered care while navigating the complexities of health care management. Columbia Nursing equipped me with the tools to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and communities. It’s a privilege to do what I love—caring for others and making a lasting impact—thanks to the remarkable education and training I received at Columbia.
WHAT ARE YOU MOST EXCITED ABOUT WITH YOUR NEW ROLE AS BOARD CHAIR?
I am incredibly excited to partner with Dean Frazier and the talented Board of Advisors to elevate the profile of nursing, both at Columbia and beyond. One of our primary goals is to raise $30 million for scholarships and student support through the The Leaders We Need campaign. This initiative is about more than just funding; it’s about ensuring that our future nurse leaders have the support and resources they need to thrive. Nursing is at a pivotal moment, with an increasing recognition of our vital role in health care. I am thrilled to be leading efforts that will shape the future of the profession and support the next generation of nursing leaders who will carry forward our legacy of excellence.
YOU’VE BEEN A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF ADVISORS SINCE 2015. WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY?
It’s difficult to pinpoint just one favorite memory, as there have been so many significant moments. The opening of the new nursing school building is certainly a highlight; it’s an impressive facility that positions Columbia Nursing for continued innovation, growth, and national prominence. However, launching the The Leaders We Need campaign is particularly close to my heart. This campaign not only provides scholarships but also opens doors for many more individuals to pursue nursing careers and contribute to the profession in the unique and impactful way that only Columbia nurses can. I’m constantly inspired by our students—their passion, commitment, and unwavering sense of purpose are what make this work so rewarding.
A Updated Pin Continues Nursing Tradition
t this year’s Pinning Ceremony, held on August 8, 2024, Masters Direct Entry (MDE) students received a newly updated pin to signify their preparedness to enter the practice of nursing.
The new pin has the words “Columbia Nursing” on its face, rather than “Columbia University.” Heidi Hahn-Schroeder, DNP, who directs the MDE program, said she is happy with the update. “It was a good change and much more representative of our school.”
While the pin itself has been updated, the modern pinning tradition dates back to the 1860s, when Florence Nightingale was awarded the Red Cross of St. George in recognition of her tireless service to the injured during the Crimean War. The Nightingale School of Nursing in London created a badge with a Maltese cross, awarding it to nurses as they completed their program, and a ceremony awarding badges, also called pins, soon became a tradition in nursing schools around the world. The pins symbolized educated people who were prepared to serve the health needs of society. Eventually, each school of nursing designed and awarded its own pin.
“The pinning ceremony truly is a representation of joining the Columbia Nursing community and the larger nursing community around the world,” Alumni Association President Julie Yoshimachi, DNP ’20, said.
“The pin reminds us to love and cherish the profession of nursing, and we wear it with pride, for nursing is truly the finest art,” said Mary Masterson Germain, BS ’64.
“I continue to wear my Columbia Nursing pin proudly after all these years,” said Janet Ready, BS ’81, chief operating officer of the Premier Medical Group in Poughkeepsie, NY., and chair of Columbia Nursing’s Board of Advisors. “It signifies a true devotion to the nursing profession and to this incredible school. I am proud to be a Columbia Nurse.”
Change Agent
Columbia Nursing’s LINK program celebrates 10 years of helping nurses transform ideas into practice.
By Andrea Kott, MPH
In 2020, at the dawn of the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens Hospital (NYP Queens) noticed a pattern in COVID patients’ clinical presentations that resembled respiratory distress. With no vaccines or evidence-based treatments for the virus at that time, the nurses—whose hospital had one of New York City’s highest mortality rates—felt an urgency to treat their patients with the only proven interventions they had: remedies for respiratory distress, including ambulation, upright positioning for sleep, incentive spirometer usage 10 times a day, and close monitoring of their fluid and nutrition intake. But the nurses didn’t have solid evidence that these interventions would improve COVID patients’ respiratory function. Acquiring such evidence would necessitate conducting a study. The problem was, they lacked research experience.
“I had a group of clinical nurses who called me within the first week of the shutdown, asking for guidance in creating a research study for an evidence-based checklist to treat COVID patients in respiratory distress,” recalls Allison Norful, PhD, an assistant professor at Columbia Nursing. A highly experienced nurse-scientist, Norful conducts research across NewYork-Presbyterian’s (NYP) 11-hospital system. She agreed to teach the nurses how to create and measure a checklist, collect data, and secure approval from their hospital’s Institutional Review Board (IRB) to fast-track their study. As a member of a program called Linking to Improve Nursing Care and Knowledge (LINK), an academic-practice partnership between Columbia Nursing and NYP, Norful had instant access to the data and the academic resources the nurses would need to advance their study. “We went from not knowing how to treat COVID patients to putting our heads together to create a research trial. Within a month, the checklist was being adopted across the hospital and we were seeing improvements,” Norful recalls, noting that the study appeared
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in the Journal of Clinical Nursing and was presented as a poster at the International Congress of Nurses. It also received commendation from the American Nursing Association-New York (ANA-NY), garnering first place at an ANA-NY conference. Says Norful, “The partnership between Columbia and NYP produced a therapeutic, all-hands-on-deck reaction to the pandemic that made a difference and saved lives.”
This year, LINK celebrates 10 years of helping clinical nurses throughout NYP transform their research ideas into studies by connecting them to Columbia Nursing’s academic nurse-scientists. It is a momentous benchmark, one that the American Academy of Nursing (AAN) has honored by selecting the LINK program as the recipient of its 2024 Edge Runner Award. The AAN’s Edge Runner initiative recognizes nurse-designed models of care that reduce cost, improve health care quality, advance health equity, and enhance consumer satisfaction. Indeed, LINK not only has accelerated the application of evidence-based interventions to clinical care but also has advanced nursing satisfaction and the field of nursing itself—two factors that are critical as nurses, the backbone of the health care workforce, are increasingly considering leaving the profession.
Creating a culture of inquiry
Christine DeForge, PhD, a postdoctoral research fellow at Columbia Nursing who, since her earliest days in nursing, wanted to know how research informed clinical practice, found the answer she was seeking through LINK. “The LINK program meaningfully influenced my career trajectory and helped shape my future in becoming a nurse-scientist,” says DeForge, who participated in the inaugural cohort of LINK’s two-year, competitive Academic Practice Research Fellowship. The fellowship pairs an NYP nurse who has a research idea based on their clinical experience with a Columbia Nursing faculty member who provides one-on-one mentoring in how to design and conduct a research study. The faculty mentor guides the clinical nurse through securing IRB approval, collecting and analyzing data, writing up the study results, and submitting their manuscript to a peerreview journal. “I knew there was potential for clinical nurses to contribute to improving patient care through research, but there was nothing to fuel that flame until I came to NYP,” DeForge says.
The “fuel” that inspired DeForge is the culture of inquiry that LINK has created across the NYP enterprise, according to its co-founder, Elaine Larson, PhD, Columbia Nursing’s Anna C. Maxwell Professor Emerita. “Nurses commonly encounter clinical questions that evolve from contact with patients or problems with procedures that have been done a certain way forever,” says
Larson, who for over 20 years was also a professor of epidemiology at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. “Often, you just do your work and get through the day, but LINK helps staff nurses question things that they know are not working well. It helps them question whether what they’re doing has good outcomes: whether patients feel better, can manage their illness better, and have an improved quality of life,” she explains.
Generating verified knowledge from insights informed by practice is crucial to improving health care, which is fundamental to LINK, explains Kasey Jackman, PhD, who directs the Academic Practice Research Fellowship. “So much research in the hospital setting is physiciandriven and yet nurses are the largest segment of the health care workforce and have the most contact with patients,” says Jackman, an assistant professor of nursing and the school’s director of academic-practice partnerships.
Adds Larson, “Because nursing is a practice discipline, the research we do should be directly related to the clinical care we provide.”
But research takes time, a commodity that most hospital nurses lack. Moreover, the road from an initial concept to its practical application is long. One of LINK’s big achievements has been significantly shortening that road, Norful says. “For a clinical nurse to think of an idea, tease it out, talk to me, and get it approved can take eight months,” she says.
Furthermore, “it can take as long as 17 years for research to be integrated into practice or for practice to adopt research findings.” By joining the resources of NYP and Columbia Nursing, LINK has eliminated that lag. “While Columbia Nursing halted most research during the pandemic, it partnered with the NYP enterprise to give us instant access to its data and workforce, providing its nurses with the most current evidence for improving COVID outcomes,” she says. “From idea to implementation took only two weeks.”
Increasing opportunities
In addition to shortening the road between an idea and its implementation, the LINK program paves the way for new career opportunities in the field of nursing and, in turn, for elevation of nurses’ professional status. “To date, the program has trained 3,000 nurses across the clinical enterprise, from brand new nursing graduates to veteran nurses who have 40 years of clinical experience but never conducted their own nursing research study,” Norful says. “We’ve also created a pipeline for more nurses to seek a doctoral degree. By increasing a nurse’s exposure to research and securing needed resources and training, more nurses are likely to go on to obtain a PhD, which has led some to leadership positions in industry, policymaking, or academics,” she adds.
Revitalizing nurses’ interest in their work is especially important today, with the overburdened health care system fueling nurse burnout, DeForge notes. “Now more than ever, we want to maintain a strong nursing workforce, and it is therefore important to engage nurses in ways that they want to be engaged,” she says. “Nurses by nature are inquisitive and problem-solvers, so it’s important to be able to link them with resources to help them address the questions they have and the improvement opportunities they see to ultimately advance care for patients.”
For example, becoming an Academic Practice Research Fellow allowed DeForge to pursue her interest in improving the assessment and treatment of patients with delirium in a medical intensive care unit (ICU). “There was a misconception among nurses that many patients with delirium couldn’t be assessed,” DeForge says. What nurses didn’t realize was that delirium itself, in addition to common ICU treatments like sedation and mechanical ventilation, was preventing patients from engaging in and completing parts of the assessment protocol. As a result, opportunities to identify delirium were being missed. “We were under-detecting the problem,” she says.
With support from the Academic Practice Research Fellowship, DeForge conducted a retrospective study of electronic health record data to evaluate the efficacy of an educational intervention she delivered in the medical ICU to improve nurses’ documented delirium assessments, pre- and postintervention. The study showed improved assessments in those ICU patients most difficult to assess for delirium, demonstrating a potential to improve nurses’ ability to detect delirium. Importantly, the study provided valuable insight into the most effective and resource-efficient elements of ICU delirium training for nurses.
“LINK allowed me the opportunity to engage in robust research and to improve nursing practice in ways I hadn’t considered,” DeForge says. “What I gained most during my Academic Practice Research Fellowship,” she adds, “was mentorship from nursing faculty at Columbia, who demonstrated what a successful academic nursing career looked like and how nurse-scientists can make meaningful contributions to patient care.”
The next decade and beyond
Since 2014, when LINK oversaw only one or two studies, it has supported hundreds of them, all across NYP’s network of hospitals. These have included investigations of minimizing stress among nurses; extubating patients on an ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) machine, which takes over their heart and lung function when those organs don’t work on their own; comparing Spanish-speaking oncology patients’ understanding of clinical information in English versus Spanish; and
the stigma that psychiatric and medical-surgical nurses attach to patients with mental illness.
With 10 years under their belt, LINK’s leadership looks forward eagerly to the next decade, during which they aim to delve into some of the most pressing issues in today’s health care world—such as access to care; nursing job satisfaction; and diversity, equity, and inclusion in the provider workforce, according to Reynaldo Rivera, DNP, the director of nursing research and innovation at NewYork-Presbyterian. “Nurses identifying and being able to research what they see has significant impact on practice,” Rivera says. “When our Academic Practice Research Fellows propose a study, we make sure it has implications clinically that are relevant in today’s health care climate. For example, we need to focus on the well-being of the health care provider workforce. There should be more workforce studies and studies of different models of care with a focus on diversity, equity, and belonging,” he says.
LINK’s future is exciting, agree those involved with the program. “In the next decade, we want to go international
The fellowship pairs an NYP nurse who has a research idea based on their clinical experience with a Columbia Nursing faculty member who provides one-on-one mentoring in how to design and conduct a research study.
with this model, which we’ve already started by presenting in the Philippines and Saudi Arabia,” Norful says.
Rivera adds, “LINK is a tremendous partnership that we can replicate in other hospitals. We have come a long way, and in the future there will be even more robust academic-clinical partnerships and more advanced technological research and innovation, dissemination, and continuous learning, all to be aligned with what is going on in today’s health care climate.”
As the program grows, Larson believes it will educate, excite, and enlighten nurses about their professional potential and their contributions to patients’ health. “Nurses more and more are realizing that no single discipline can improve care by itself,” she says. “Nurses are part of a system of care, and it is important for them to learn that to make changes, they must take a systems approach. I hope the LINK program expands so that clinical nurses understand how important it is to ask questions and so that academic nurses aren’t separated from clinical nurses. Columbia Nursing is taking the lead to make sure the two arms are always talking to each other.”
CREATING
COLUMBIA’S NEW DIVISION OF NURSING PRACTICE FOSTERS NURSING EDUCATION AND CAREERS—IN SERVICE OF EXCELLENT PATIENT CARE.
BY ANNE HARDING
CONNECTIONS
For the first time in their decades-long relationship, Columbia University School of Nursing and Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) have a formal pipeline in place to create educational and career opportunities for students and new graduates across the medical center’s 18 clinical departments. In the process, the institutions established a professional home for the roughly 700 registered nurses (RNs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) who work at the medical center.
Also for the first time, standardized compensation guidelines based on factors such as years of experience, performance, and whether a nurse is precepting students or conducting research are being rolled out across clinical departments at CUIMC.
These advances are among the achievements of the new Division of Practice, a groundbreaking collaboration launched in January 2024 by Columbia Nursing in partnership with CUIMC and ColumbiaDoctors, the university’s faculty practice organization, to address gaps the partners had identified in the existing system.
“This strategic collaboration is great news for our institution, and our community, as we prepare the next generation of nurses to continue their vital work and clear the path ahead so they can practice at the top of their licensure,” says Lorraine Frazier, PhD, dean
of Columbia Nursing. “I’m proud to have had a hand in establishing the Division of Nursing Practice, which will serve as a model for future collaborations between nursing schools and academic medical centers across the country and around the world.”
For James McKiernan, MD, senior vice dean for clinical affairs at CUIMC and chief executive officer of ColumbiaDoctors, the collaboration to create the Division of Nursing Practice represents an ongoing investment in the nursing workforce and the pursuit of clinical excellence. “High-quality, holistic, modern health care is not possible without nurses. This division reaffirms CUIMC’s commitment to our nurses, who provide expert care and human kindness during the most consequential moments of our lives. It also shows how we are fostering nursing careers here at Columbia, all in service of providing excellent patient care,” says McKiernan, who recently assumed the role of interim dean of Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.
A PROFESSIONAL HOME
Maura Abbott, PhD, associate dean of clinical affairs at Columbia Nursing, is—along with Stephen Ferrara, DNP, Columbia Nursing’s associate dean of artificial intelligence (AI)— the co-leader of the new Division of Nursing Practice. Abbott joined CUIMC in 2014 as an oncology NP, became an assistant professor
in 2015 and education director of Columbia Nursing’s oncology program in 2017, and was promoted to her current position as associate dean from assistant dean in July 2024.
With roles at both institutions, Abbott quickly saw the potential benefits of linking them more closely, as well as the limitations of the previous system. For example, because no overall leadership structure for nurses and physician assistants (PAs) existed at CUIMC, these clinicians had no opportunities for professional development or continuing education and no clear career ladder. Their compensation could also vary sharply from division to division.
And with no practice standardization, many nurses were prevented from practicing at the top of their licenses. There were also no formal links between CUIMC and Columbia Nursing—a clear missed opportunity for both organizations.
Abbott and her colleagues began constructing a career ladder for nurses and creating clinical opportunities and a clinical pipeline for nursing students within the Department of Oncology, steps that became models for today’s CUIMC-wide Division of Nursing Practice.
At a time when her department was expanding rapidly, Abbott notes, establishing a career ladder was essential in order to attract the best candidates and retain them. “We know it’s
been successful,” she observes. To date, she says, Columbia Nursing DNPs hired via the pipeline in oncology have advanced in their careers while staying on at CUIMC, with tenures lasting for five to eight years so far, compared to a national average for new NP hires of just one or two years on the job.
The pipeline Abbott originated is quickly being replicated across the medical center, creating clinical opportunities for DNP students in several divisions already. For example, four psychiatric mental health NP students recently fulfilled their clinical requirements by providing talk therapy to CUIMC cancer patients as they began treatment. And CUIMC’s Primary Care Initiative welcomed its first NP student placement this spring, from the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program, and hosted its second FNP student this summer. New clinical opportunities have also been established in women’s health, psychiatry, pediatrics, and pediatric GI, while clinical placements at the ColumbiaDoctors Nurse Practitioner Group have expanded from one to six.
REIMAGINING AN OLD MODEL
The Division of Nursing Practice is the first formal organizational structure to link Columbia Nursing and CUIMC, notes Ferrara, now in his second year as president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. “We are a top school of nursing. We are a top medical center. There’s no reason that these two entities shouldn’t be working together.”
When he joined Columbia Nursing as associate dean of clinical affairs in 2015, links between the two institutions were based on the attending model. A few dozen doctorally prepared nurses at CUIMC held faculty appointments at the nursing school. “Essentially, we counted these clinicians as faculty,” Ferrara explains. “They would help to precept our DNP students or review student portfolios, but it was a very, very loosely defined relationship.”
Columbia Nursing phased out this type of faculty appointment because it wasn’t clear how they benefited the school and they didn’t make logistical sense, Ferrara notes, although DNP-prepared faculty were grandfathered into the system.
Ferrara realized that while these faculty were under his department in the nursing
school, he had little relationship with them. “So we said, ‘How can we redo this in a way that formally recognizes all of the universityemployed nurses and nurse practitioners, and create this link to the school?’ That’s essentially the genesis of how we got here.”
As the Division of Nursing Practice matures and policies and procedures are established, Ferrara notes that in his new role overseeing AI, he will focus more on the technology and policy pieces of the division, while Abbott will focus on operations, but their goal remains the same. “It is always to improve patient care, retain top talent, recruit the best clinicians who are out there to work at this institution, and create a professional community,” says Ferrara. “That’s really why we’re doing it.”
RECOGNIZING NURSING’S ROLE
For Abbott, the Division of Nursing Practice extends Mary Mundinger’s tradition of elevating nurse practitioners. Mundinger— dean emerita of Columbia Nursing and an American Academy of Nursing Living Legend—founded Columbia Advanced Practice Nurse Associates (CAPNA), forerunner of the current ColumbiaDoctors Nurse Practitioner Group, in 1995, ensuring that NPs at the faculty practice were compensated at the same rate as primary care physicians and had the same authority to admit and treat patients at the university hospital.
“Columbia Nursing’s always thinking ahead, for our patients and our clinical models and our educational models, and this is in that vein,” Abbott says.
One thing that the pandemic made very clear, Abbott notes, is that it was essential to find a way to recognize, support, and fairly compensate CUIMC’s nurses and PAs, while making it easier for them to connect with and support one another. Discussions among Columbia Nursing, CUIMC, and Columbia Doctors on how this might be done began in late 2020 and early 2021, then quickly gathered momentum in 2022 under the leadership of Katrina Armstrong, MD, at the time the CEO of CUIMC and now the interim president of Columbia University; McKiernan; Frazier; and ColumbiaDoctors’ chief operating officer, Rae Vagg.
“With them we really, really, really found leaders who understood this vision, sup-
ported this vision, and agree with the vision,” Abbott says. “Once we had those four folks in place, it kind of took off from there.”
The division’s development model helps explain its success, she adds. “This is being built from the ground up by nurses who work in the institution. It is not coming from the top down, which is generally how these models work.”
The Division of Nursing Practice’s unique, grassroots approach has “allowed us to roll this out as quickly as we have and start making impacts quickly,” Abbott says. Nurses and PAs are “so excited to have this, and so excited to be involved in this, and they recognize its importance. I think that the uniqueness of the model and the hands-on ability of folks to be involved is kind of new and a little edgier.”
HONORING NURSING EXCELLENCE
Another key mission of the Division of Nursing Practice will be to honor outstanding CUIMC nurses and celebrate the nursing profession. In the first of many planned events and activities, the division held its inaugural Nurses Day celebration on May 9, 2024.
At that event, three CUIMC nurses received the organization’s first Nursing Excellence Awards. The trio was chosen from a total of 43 CUIMC nurses nominated by their departments. Each award includes a $1,000 scholarship for continuing education.
The nurses selected for the awards included Christine Buxton, RN, a clinical nurse supervisor at Columbia University and NewYork Presbyterian’s Och Spine Hospi-
tal. The other two award recipients—both advanced practice nurses—are also both graduates of Columbia Nursing.
One of them, Brett Gray, MS ’11, is the clinical trials unit coordinator in the Department of Medicine’s Division of Infectious Diseases. He arrived at Columbia in 2005, after getting his master’s in public health; his first position involved doing regulatory work in the same unit he oversees today.
Upon getting to know his NP colleagues, including one who managed a clinical trials unit, Gray dropped his plan to go to medical school and enrolled in Columbia Nursing instead. He completed his BS in 2009 and his MS as an adult nurse practitioner in 2011. In 2014, after a few years as a clinician, providing HIV care, he was recruited back to the research side of health care as clinical trials coordinator and a research clinician for the Columbia Partnership for Prevention and Control of HIV/AIDS Clinical Trials Unit.
Initially, the unit primarily conducted HIVrelated clinical trials funded by the National
as new variants emerged) and eventually of the highly effective COVID vaccines.
Gray and his team went from enrolling about 10 patients over the course of six months in a given HIV trial to enrolling hundreds of patients in COVID vaccine trials over just a couple of months. “It was a lot at the time, obviously, for those of us that were in the mix of that at the very beginning,” Gray says. “But I think as most of us look back on it, it was very rewarding. . . . As much as we were working crazy hours and long days, we tried to focus on those successful moments.”
Now that COVID has ebbed, Gray and his colleagues are taking time to review their unit’s internal processes and roles, reorganizing and restructuring as needed to improve efficiency. Their portfolio has further expanded to include mpox-related studies, trials for a vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus, a trial for a long COVID treatment, and more.
Gray also maintains a clinical practice, overseeing HIV management for a panel of patients and providing sexual health care
“This is being built from the ground up by nurses who work in the institution. It is not coming from the top down, which is generally how these models work.” —Maura Abbott, PhD
Institutes of Health. But the pandemic led to huge changes. “We were conducting numerous COVID-related research trials, but I was pulled into additional clinical duties as well,” Gray recalls. “When the monoclonal antibody therapies [for COVID] were approved in late 2020, I was primarily responsible for rolling out the monoclonal antibody infusions that were offered here at the medical center. It was just me in the beginning.”
At the time, the monoclonal antibody therapies were the only potentially lifesaving therapy to offer people with COVID who were not sick enough that they needed to be hospitalized, Gray notes. “We were just getting constant referrals, and I was only able to manage so much, and then we had to pull in additional resources.” His team doubled and then tripled to handle the dramatically increased workload, which soon included trials of additional monoclonal antibodies (these were ultimately found to be ineffective
and PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis, a preventative therapy against HIV). “It’s my escape from the research and all the administrative stuff,” he says. “I like seeing a patient and having that one-on-one interaction and building a relationship with them and focusing on their health. It’s a different mindset and I still love doing that, so it’s great that I get to keep that as part of my job.”
Gray was pleased to learn about the new Division of Nursing Practice, especially since it will greatly expand opportunities for connecting with other NPs. “This was exciting to hear, that people actually care about us and recognize the work that we do.”
JOINING TWO WORLDS
Ashley Tedone, MS ’16, who received board certification as a family nurse practitioner in 2015, practices within the CUIMC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology’s Division of Family Planning and Preventive Services. She
was the other advanced practice nurse to receive an inaugural Nursing Excellence Award.
Tedone says she was “blown away” to be honored. “I just truly love what I do, so that probably shows in my interactions with fellow clinicians and ancillary staff, and then also in my interactions with patients, especially given the political climate and restrictions coming down all across the country. I feel really empowered and inspired to support and help women on a daily basis.”
While few in any profession can say they help people every day, she added, “as nurse practitioners, we kind of do.”
Tedone has been with CUIMC’s Family Planning Service for about eight years. “We provide the full spectrum of gynecological care in an outpatient setting, so Pap smears, evaluation of irregular bleeding, breast pain, vaginal discharge,” she explains. The practice’s specialty is contraceptive counseling for patients with complex medical histories, as well as miscarriage management, ectopic pregnancy management, and elective terminations through 23 weeks and six days. The practice also conducts research on contraceptive methods.
“I love our practice,” Tedone says. “We do a journal club every single week where we read a hot-off-the-press article and then talk about it, dissect it, and discuss how and if this would change our clinical practice.”
She is also part of a working group that is planning an NP residency program within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, which would be a first at Columbia.
Rotating through the divisions within the larger department, Tedone explains, the NP residents “would get very hands-on training, education, learn how to do all the obgyn procedures, and also get to engage in a research project.” The goal will be for the NPs to transition to full-time staff appointments after finishing their residency.
Tedone says she’s excited to see these firm links forming between Columbia Nursing and CUIMC’s nurses. “I love the idea of bringing these two worlds together, because I think that we can all help each other; everyone has these bright minds and all these really wonderful ideas. If we can advance the practice and also amplify the nurse practitioner world at Columbia University, I think it will be great for everyone.”
COMMUNITY CULTIVATING
COLUMBIA NURSING’S MANY STUDENT GROUPS SPARK CONNECTION AND FOSTER LEADERSHIP SKILLS.
Columbia Nursing is home to an array of student groups with a variety of missions, but these groups have one goal in common: cultivating a sense of community and supporting students.
For Naveed Ahmad, MBA, director of student life in Columbia Nursing’s Office of Student Affairs, fostering connections among students is paramount—and encouraging them to participate in student groups is a great way to do that. “We just want students to connect with each other,” he says.
Happily, student groups are flourishing at Columbia Nursing; there are currently nine such groups that are officially recognized, several of them new within the past few years. Involvement with these groups helps students—across all the school’s programs and no matter their background— form bonds with each other, as well as exercise leadership around issues relevant to nursing. As the school’s student body has become ever more diverse, that has played a key role in forging a sense of shared purpose. The current cohort in the Masters Direct Entry Program, for example, is the school’s most diverse to date; 57% of the students represent racial or ethnic groups underrepresented in nursing (including 20% who are Hispanic and 15% who are Black) and many are first-generation students as well.
Read on to learn more about five of Columbia Nursing’s most active student groups from one of the students who helps lead each of them.
BY ANNE HARDING
COLUMBIA BLACK STUDENT NURSES
Mission: To unite Black student nurses and diverse populations at Columbia to connect with one another and create a safe place to share ideas, experiences, and beliefs
Year formed: 2015
Current membership: 37
Why did you become involved with this group? I joined Columbia Black Student Nurses (CBSN) because I wanted to help build a community that truly celebrates diversity in nursing.
What have you learned from your involvement? I’ve learned that when we come together, we create powerful change. CBSN has taught me the importance of community and shared experiences—not just for our growth but for future student nurses at Columbia.
What achievement by the group are you most proud of? I’m proud of how we collaborate with other student groups for events like the cultural potluck. It’s a great example of how we build spaces where all students can thrive, connect, and learn more about different cultures.
What do you wish people in general knew about the group’s mission? I wish more people knew that CBSN is all about building a supportive, inclusive community where everyone feels they belong. We’re here to connect, uplift, and help each other succeed.
How does your group contribute to building a more diverse nursing workforce? CBSN helps diversify the nursing workforce by providing mentorship, support, and a platform for students from all backgrounds to excel and grow into culturally competent leaders.
NICKISHA MORTIMER VICE PRESIDENT
Program at Columbia: Psychiatric-Mental Health DNP
Expected graduation: May 2025
Do you intend to continue your involvement with this cause beyond graduation? Absolutely! I’m passionate about continuing this work beyond graduation. As an active member of the Greater New York chapter of the National Black Nurses Association, I support initiatives to diversify the nursing workforce. The principles of diversity and inclusion I’ve embraced here at Columbia Nursing are things I want to carry with me throughout my career.
What drew you to nursing? My journey into nursing was shaped by personal experiences, both as a mother and as someone who’s seen the impact of compassionate care. Columbia Nursing’s focus on health equity was the perfect fit for my passion to make a difference.
Finish this sentence: If I had more time I would . . . dive deeper into discussions on how social factors affect health. There’s so much more we can do to prepare ourselves as inclusive leaders in health care.
JÖRG
COLUMBIA LATINX NURSING
Mission: To engage more students together surrounding Latin culture and how it can influence us as nurses
Year formed: 2022
Current membership: Four executive board members
Why did you become involved with this group? I wanted to engage in a community with other Latin students. For me, as a first-generation Mexican American who grew up in the South, I was craving a Latin community.
What achievement by the group are you most proud of? We collaborated with Dr. Escolar Esteban at the medical school to do a medical Spanish workshop
in March of this year. It was one of our best-attended meetings yet. We were able to utilize Zoom to include as many students as possible and were even able to break out into small groups to practice different medical Spanish scenarios.
What do you wish people in general knew about the group’s mission? You do not have to be Latin to come and join! We invite people of all different backgrounds to join us and share so we can all learn more about each other.
How does your group contribute to building a more diverse nursing workforce? I believe this group works at building mentorship with other Latinx members and helps foster and encourage others to grow. This only adds to a more diverse nursing group.
Do you intend to continue your involvement with this cause beyond graduation? Yes, after graduation I hope to encourage more Latinx nursing students to pursue higher education after they graduate.
What drew you to nursing? I became a nurse as a result of my sister going through a journey with cancer. After seeing how the nurses cared for her and my family—and being inspired by my mom, who became a pediatric oncology nurse after her daughter, my sister, died—I wanted to become a nurse, too.
LOPEZ TREASURER
Program at Columbia: Nurse Anesthesia DNP
Expected graduation: May 2025
Finish this sentence: If I had more time I would . . . do more medical mission trips! I’ve been participating in medical mission trips since 2021. My first two were as an RN with Heart Care International and Smiles International, both missions specializing in pediatric surgeries. As a pediatric ICU RN, I could assist in the preoperative and recovery phases. Both missions were also to Spanish-speaking countries, so I could use my Spanish to communicate with the families and local medical staff. I hope to do more medical mission trips in the future as a CRNA.
CECILIA
JÖRG MEYER
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY MEN IN NURSING
Mission: To advocate for men in nursing; promote gender diversity; and provide support, mentorship, and networking opportunities for male nurses
Year formed: 2015 as an independent group; 2024 as a chapter of the American Association for Men in Nursing (AAMN)
Current membership: 60
Why did you become involved with this group? I joined AAMN because I was inspired by the group’s commitment to supporting personal initiatives and advocating for men in nursing. My background in promoting health equity through community programs motivated me to contribute to a supportive environment where male nurses can thrive and promote diversity in our field.
What have you learned from your involvement? Through AAMN, I’ve discovered the power of community and camaraderie among male nurses. I’ve learned how essential it is to advocate for gender diversity and support within the nursing profession and how a strong network can drive meaningful change and professional growth.
What achievement by the group are you most proud of? I’m most proud of our organ donation presentation with LiveOnNY. This event, initiated by our treasurer Cris Galan, was a testament to our group’s ability to support individual passions. Cris’s enthusiasm for the topic was fully backed by our members, leading to an impactful presentation that not only educated us but also underscored our commitment to vital causes and demonstrated our collaborative spirit in bringing important issues to the forefront.
THOMAS NGUYEN, MS ’24 FORMER SOCIAL MEDIA CHAIR
Program at Columbia: Masters Direct Entry
What do you wish people in general knew about the group’s mission? I hope people understand that AAMN is not just about supporting men in nursing—it’s about creating a vibrant community that champions diversity and breaks down barriers. We focus on fostering growth through mentorship, celebrating different perspectives, and advocating for a more inclusive nursing profession.
How does your group contribute to building a more diverse nursing workforce? We drive diversity by connecting male nurses through targeted mentorship and networking, actively promoting gender inclusion, and creating a space where their voices and experiences are valued. This approach helps challenge stereotypes and inspires more men to pursue and thrive in nursing careers.
Do you intend to continue your involvement with this cause beyond graduation? Absolutely. I just moved back home to Southern California to start my nursing career and
plan to continue supporting AAMN’s mission by staying engaged with the organization, contributing to its initiatives, and advocating for the inclusion and support of men in nursing throughout my career. I look forward to the great things in store for the future of Columbia’s AAMN chapter.
What drew you to nursing? It was seeing the profound impact nurses had on my family during hospital stays. Their constant presence and compassionate care were incredibly comforting and healing, and I wanted to provide that same level of support and detailed care to others.
Finish this sentence: If I had more time I would . . . network with other Men in Nursing chapters across New York to collaborate on events that focus on advancing our mission of promoting diversity and support for men in nursing. This would help us share resources and ideas and be more united in achieving our goals.
NURSES FOR SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
Mission: To promote and sustain comprehensive sexual and reproductive health education for our school and surrounding communities, especially pro-abortion education, within an anti-racist reproductive justice framework Year formed: 2017
Current membership: 11
KEISHA PAUL, MS ’23 FORMER EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER
Program at Columbia: Midwifery DNP
Expected graduation: May 2025
Why did you become involved with this group? Joining the executive board gave me the opportunity to become more knowledgeable about sexual and reproductive rights by learning from experts in the field. I wanted to help bridge the gap that other students may be trying to close. I aimed to be a driving force to effect change within the Columbia Nursing community, to help organize events with the team, to bring awareness to students, and to connect with influential leaders in women’s health.
What have you learned from your involvement? I learned how important it is to continue to uphold and maintain a safe,
inclusive space for all students. This is an important goal for the organization.
What achievement by the group are you most proud of? I’m most proud of the teamwork we developed and the level of engagement that resulted from events, such as our trauma-informed care workshop. It’s truly impactful being able to extend learning outside the classroom, which ultimately helps students become more well-rounded and competent nurses.
What do you wish people in general knew about the group’s mission? I wish people knew that all people are invited to events, including talks and workshops. They’re not just designed or intended for individuals interested in or on the specialty path toward women’s health.
How does your group contribute to building a more diverse nursing workforce? Our group contributes by promoting inclusivity and understanding and ensuring that diverse perspectives and backgrounds are represented and respected in our initiatives and events.
Do you intend to continue your involvement with this cause beyond graduation? Yes, in my future practice as a nurse-midwife, I intend to continue advocating for sexual and reproductive health rights and creating inclusive, supportive environments for all patients.
What drew you to nursing? I was drawn to nursing because I wanted to make a tangible difference in people’s lives through compassionate care and to empower individuals through education and support on their health journeys.
Finish this sentence: If I had more time I would . . . dedicate even more effort to organizing impactful events, enhancing educational resources, and connecting with leaders in women’s health for students and individuals in the surrounding community to foster more knowledge and partnerships for individual health journeys.
ASIAN NURSING STUDENTS AT COLUMBIA
Mission: To provide representation of the Asian and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community within Columbia Nursing and a space that fosters learning, leadership, opportunity, and community and to explore, share, and embrace the varied experiences—including challenges, obstacles, and responsibilities—specific to nursing students, nurses, and the communities they come from
Year formed: 2023
Current membership: 7 executive board members
Why did you become involved with this group? After relocating to New York City from Singapore, I searched within Columbia Nursing for a community I could resonate with and obtain support and resources from. Noticing a gap in this area, I decided to step up to make it happen so we could share resources, experiences, and knowledge; build lasting interpersonal bonds; and celebrate our heritage. We also wanted to provide a safe space where allies could learn and explore how to provide more culturally competent care to a diverse population upon our entrance into the workforce.
What have you learned from your involvement? I’ve learned people management skills and, on a personal level, learning to trust others with the organization of events—for example, delegating initiatives to board members in order to give them more leadership development opportunities.
What achievement by the group are you most proud of? One of the more festive events we have organized—with support from the Office of Diversity—was a Lunar New Year event, where we provided snacks, food, activities, and presentations on one of the most celebrated events in our
SHERMIN KOH, MS ’23 PRESIDENT AND CO-FOUNDER
Program at Columbia: Psychiatric-Mental Health DNP
Expected graduation: May 2025
culture. There was a great turnout, and our guests learned about similarities and differences in how Lunar New Year is celebrated in different countries across Asia. Everyone was laughing and eating mandarins, playing Vietnamese bingo, and making origami. It was such a vibe!
What do you wish people in general knew about the group’s mission? That our events welcome not only people of AAPI descent, but also allies and people who want to learn more about Asian cultures.
How does your group contribute to building a more diverse nursing workforce? We hope that opening our culture to others can allow for more cross-cultural understanding and give people a safe space to ask questions and break down stereotypes. And through interactive experiences, we hope to prepare our peers to provide more culturally informed care when they enter the workforce.
Do you intend to continue your involvement with this cause beyond graduation? I aim to increase inclusivity within AAPI communities and also to change the narrative by emphasizing that celebrating our achievements should not be seen as being in conflict with the Asian values of modesty and humility.
What drew you to nursing? I was a flight attendant previously and wanted to help in a way that was more impactful. I chose nursing because I would be able to incorporate medical knowledge and assist people to a larger extent, as well as have the credentials to do it.
Finish this sentence: If I had more time I would . . . spend it zoning out and doing mindless things! Being at Columbia prepares you well for your future in nursing— but, man, we move at a breakneck pace and there is a lot of work!
1: Jasmine Travers, PhD’16; Allison Walker, MS’23; Mercedes Baez; Dean Lorraine Frazier; Mary Moran, MS’08; Jeanne Churchill, DNP’10; Natalie Voigt, PhD’20; and Samantha Stonbraker, PhD’16, dressed in old nursing uniforms at Alumni Reunion, May 2024.
2: Rhonda Brockington, MS’03, and Olga Brown Vanderpool, BS’70, at Alumni Reunion, May 2024.
3: Students and alumni at the Student Poster Session at Alumni Reunion, May 2024.
4: Kaitlyn Bertolino, MS’23; Ruby Boyer, MS’23; and Zoe Cohen, MS’23, at the Recent Graduate Happy Hour, May 2024.
5: The Class of 1964 at the Dean’s Dinner, May 2024.
6: Dean Lorraine Frazier; Martha Romney, MS’81; Angela Duff, BS’70; Farida Abudulai, MS’23; Keisha Paul, MS’23; and Ashley Graham-Perel at the She Opened the Door Conference, March 2024.
7: Julie Yoshimachi, DNP’20; Jaime Betancourt, DNP’20; and Kathleen McCooe Nilles, BS’89, at Alumni Reunion, May 2024.
8: Mallory Woods, MS’18; Mona Francois, MS’23; and Lisette Kimbere Zayas, DNP’20, at the Recent Graduate Happy Hour, May 2024.
9: May Yong, MS’14, and Julie Johnson, BS’79, at Alumni Reunion, May 2024.
10: Ronald Shpata, MS’23; Ian West, DNP’24; and Daniel Billings, DNP’18, at the Recent Graduate Happy Hour, May 2024.
11: Ian West, DNP’24, and Nia Josiah,
12: Sara Shipley Stone, BS’69; Sandra Hicks Wulach, BS’69; Marjorie Harrison Fleming, BS’69; Joan Hagan Arnold, BS’69; Regina McCarthy, BS’69; and Mary Reynolds Powell, BS’69, at the Dean’s Dinner, May 2024.
13: Maureen Murphy-Ruocco, MS’80; Kevin Browne, MS’92; Donald Boyd, PhD’17; and Stephanie Wright, BS’65, at the Dean’s Dinner, May 2024.
14: Alumni, faculty, and students at the Columbia Nursing Happy Hour at the American Association of Nurse Practitioners Conference, June 2024.
15: Wendy Reilly, BS’64; Julieta Valenzona, BS’03; Patricia Riley, BS’76; Dean Lorraine Frazier; Susan Birley, BS’89; Janice Jones Izlar, MS’06; and Monica Buff Burrell, MS’12, at the Savannah Alumni Regional Event hosted by Izlar, April 2024.
16: The Class of 1974 celebrating their 50th Reunion at Alumni Reunion, May 2024.
17: Lora Peppard, DNP’08; Laura Ardizzone, DNP’10; and Roxana Sasse, DNP’11, at the Dean’s Dinner, May 2024.
18: Alumni who graduated between 2013 and 2023 at the Recent Graduate Happy Hour, May 2024.
Publications Selected Faculty
Our faculty’s research continues to create new knowledge that advances health care. Listed are selected articles published by leading peer-reviewed journals.
Gregory Alexander was among the authors of “The Quality of Care Delivered to Residents in Long-Term Care in Australia: An Indicator-Based Review of Resident Records (CareTrack Aged Study),” published in BMC Medicine.
Suzanne Bakken was among the authors of “American Heart Association Focusing Research Rigor on Digital Health,” published in Journal of the American Heart Association, and “Mining the Health Disparities and Minority Health Bibliome: A Computational Scoping Review and Gap Analysis of 200,000+ Articles,” published in Science Advances.
Veronica Barcelona was among the authors of “Leveraging Biosocial Methods to Examine and Address Structural Determinants of Health and Promote Health Equity,” published in Nursing Outlook.
Veronica Barcelona, Andrew Dick, and Patricia Stone were among the authors of “Potentially Avoidable Hospitalizations Among Historically Marginalized Nursing Home Residents,” published in JAMA Network Open.
Veronica Barcelona and Jacquelyn Taylor were among the authors of “The Cumulative Influence of Perceived Discrimination, Stress, and Coping Responses on Symptoms
of Depression Among Young African American Mothers,” published in Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association
Melissa Beauchemin, PhD ’19, was among the authors of “Guideline for the Management of Clostridioides difficile Infection in Pediatric Patients with Cancer and Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation Recipients: 2024 Update,” published in eClinicalMedicine
Joseph Belloir, PhD ’23; Kasey Jackman, PhD ’17; Walter Bockting; and Billy Caceres were among the authors of “Day-to-Day Associations of Intersectional Minority Stressors with Sleep Health in Sexual and Gender Minority People of Color,” published in Health Psychology.
Natalie Benda was among the authors of “Designing Support to Help Communication Professionals Convey Numbers Clearly
to the Public—A Needs Assessment and Formative Usability Evaluation,” published in AMIA (American Medical Informatics Association) Annual Symposium Proceedings, and “Extending a Tablet System for Older Adults to Deliver a Remote Social Reward Psychotherapy: A Pilot Study of Engage and Connect,” published in American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.
Lauren Bochicchio and Tonda Hughes were among the authors of “Childhood Sexual Abuse, Adult Sexual Assault, Revictimization, and Coping Among Sexual Minority Women,” published in Child Abuse & Neglect.
Maeve Brin; Stephen Ferrara; and Rebecca Schnall, PhD ’09, were among the authors of “Identifying Key Factors to PrEP Initiation and Persistence Among YMSM Through Focus Groups and Surveys in Two High-Priority Settings,” published in AIDS Education and Prevention.
Maeve Brin and Rebecca Schnall, PhD ’09, were among the authors of “MyPEEPS Mobile App for HIV Prevention Among Transmasculine Youth: Adaptation Through CommunityBased Feedback and Usability Evaluation,” published in JMIR (Journal of Medical Internet Research) Formative Research.
Ulf Bronas was among the authors of “Relationships Among Heart Rate Variability, Perceived Social Support, and Hopelessness in Adults with Ischemic Heart Disease,” published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
Jean-Marie Bruzzese was among the authors of “Seeing Things the Same Way: Perspectives and Lessons Learned from ResearchDesign Collaborations,” published in Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association (JAMIA).
Billy Caceres was among the authors of “Differences in Cardiovascular Health at the Intersection of Race, Ethnicity, and Sexual Identity,” published in JAMA Network Open.
Leon Chen was a co-author of “Caring for Patients with Life-Threatening Hemoptysis,” published in Nursing 2024, and “Prone Positioning for Patients with ARDS,” published in Nursing.
Elizabeth Corwin was among the authors of “Phthalate Exposure Increases Interferon-y During Pregnancy: The Atlanta African American Maternal-Child Cohort,” published in Science of the Total Environment.
Suzanne Courtwright, MS ’03; Kathleen Flandrick; Jianfang Liu; and Lusine Poghosyan were among the authors of “Primary Care Organizational Support for Nurse Practitioner Practice and Emotional Health Care Delivery,” published in Journal of Patient Safety.
Ruth Masterson Creber was among the authors of “Consent and Identifiability for Patient Images in Research, Education, and Image-Based Artificial Intelligence,” published in JAMA Dermatology; “Nurses’ Occupational Physical Activity and Workload in a Perioperative Intensive Care Unit in Slovenia,” published in Preventive Medicine Reports; “The ROMA Trial: Seven Years of Trial Activities and the Development of the ROMA Trial Network,” published in European Journal of CardioThoracic Surgery; and “Using Generative Artificial Intelligence in Bibliometric Analysis: Ten Years of Research Trends from the European Resuscitation Congresses,” published in Resuscitation Plus.
Christine DeForge was among the authors of “Prioritizing Intervention Preferences to Potentially Reduce Caregiver Burden in Racially and Ethnically Diverse Close Family Members of Cardiac Arrest Survivors,” published in Resuscitation.
Fabiana Dos Santos was among the authors of “An Example of Leveraging AI for Documentation: ChatGPT-Generated Nursing Care Plan for an Older Adult with Lung Cancer,” published in Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association (JAMIA), and “The Impact of Spiritual Care Delivered by Nurses on Patients’ Com-
fort: A Propensity Score Matched Cohort Utilizing Electronic Health Record Data,” published in the International Journal of Medical Informatics
Student Kylie Dougherty, Ruth Masterson Creber, and Natalie Benda were among the authors of “Community Health Recommendations Driven by mHealth Population Surveillance Data Amongst Burmese Displaced People in Eastern India: A Pilot Usability Assessment of a Mobile Health Application for Data Collection,” published in AMIA (American Medical Informatics Association) Annual Symposium Proceedings.
Safa El Kefi and Phoenix Matthews were among the authors of “Does the Revised LDCT Lung Cancer Screening Guideline Bridge the Racial Disparities Gap: Results from the Health and Retirement Study,” published in Journal of the National Medical Association.
Maureen George was among the authors of “Advancing Assessment of Asthma Control with a Composite Tool: The Asthma Impairment and Risk Questionnaire” and “Assessing Meaningful Change in the Asthma Impairment and Risk Questionnaire,” published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology; “Findings from a Mixed-Methods Journey Map Study of Barriers to Family Planning in Western Kenya,” published in Health Care for Women International; and “Impact of Clinical Characteristics and Biomarkers on AIRQ Exacerbation Prediction Ability” and “The Use of Albuterol/Budesonide as Reliever Therapy to Reduce Asthma Exacerbations,” published in Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.
Ashley Graham-Perel was the author of “Cultural Humility and Diversity in Nursing Academia: Understanding History to Create a ‘Brave Space’ Culture in the Classroom,” published in Nursing Clinics of North America, and among the authors of “Leading Through Difficult Times: The Oral Histories of Drs. Barbara Nichols, Beverly Malone, and Ernest Grant,” published in Nursing Outlook.
Student Alexandria Hahn; Claudia Michaels; and Rebecca Schnall, PhD ’09, were among the authors of “Comparison of Evaluation Methods for Improving the Usability of a Spanish mHealth Tool,” published in International Journal of Medical Informatics.
Amanda Hessels was among the authors of “Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Style of Administrative Supervisors,” published in Nursing Management, and “Reply to Diekema et al.,” published in Clinical Infectious Diseases
Tonda Hughes was among the authors of “Disparities in Mortality by Sexual Orientation in a Large, Prospective Cohort of Female Nurses,” published in Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA); “Experiences of and Recommendations for LGBTQ+-Affirming Substance Use Services: An Exploratory Qualitative Descriptive Study with LGBTQ+ People Who Use Opioids and Other Drugs,” published in Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy; “Resilience Through Social Support: An Intersectional Analysis of Sexual Minority Women’s Social Resources for Wellbeing,” published in Journal of Homosexuality; and also among the authors of “Global LGBTQ Mental Health,” a chapter in Global LGBTQ Health: Research, Policy, Practice, and Pathways, a book edited by Sel J. Hwahng and Michelle R. Kaufman and published by Springer in 2024.
Tonda Hughes and Lauren Bochicchio were among the authors of “Health Disparities in One of the World’s Most Progressive Countries: A Scoping Review of Mental Health and Substance Use Among Sexual and Gender Minority People in the Netherlands,” published in BMC Public Health.
Ismael Ibrahim Hulchafo was among the authors of “Artificial Intelligence for Gastric Cancer in Endoscopy: From Diagnostic Reasoning to Market,” published in Digestive and Liver Disease.
Students Karmay Hung and Casey Santana and Nancy Owen and Amanda Hessels were
among the authors of “Effectiveness of Insitu Simulation on Clinical Competence for Nurses: A Systematic Review,” published in Clinical Simulation in Nursing
Kasey Jackman, PhD ’17, was a co-author of “Editorial for the Special Issue About the Health of Transgender and Gender Diverse People,” published in Journal of Nursing Scholarship, and among the authors of “Response to ‘Transgender People in Nursing Discourse: An Integrative Review’ by Padhila and Colleagues (2022),” published in Journal of Advanced Nursing
Alexandria Jones-Patten was among the authors of “‘Cigarettes Play the Equalizer’: Discrimination Experiences and Readiness to Quit Cigarette Smoking Among African Americans Experiencing Homelessness: A Qualitative Analysis,” published in Addiction Science and Clinical Practice.
Student Jung Kang, Patricia Stone, and Andrew Dick were among the authors of “The Association of Nursing Home Infection Preventionists’ Training and Credentialing with Resident COVID-19 Deaths,” published in Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Ji Won Lee was among the authors of “Emergency Department Visits and Hospital Readmissions After a Deprescribing Intervention Among Hospitalized Older Adults,” published in Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Jianfang Liu and Jean-Marie Bruzzese were among the authors of “Depressive Symptoms Are Related to Asthma Control but Not Self-Management Among Rural Adolescents,” published in Frontiers in Allergy.
Phoenix Matthews was among the authors of “Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Exposure to Neighborhood Violence and Lung Cancer Risk in Chicago,” published in Social Science and Medicine.
Student Amy McMenamin, Jianfang Liu, and Lusine Poghosyan were among the authors of “Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Work
Environments and Emergency Department Utilization Among Older Adults with Substance Use Disorders in Rural Areas,” published in Journal of Substance Use and Addiction Treatment.
Student Britt McNamara, MS ’21, was the author of “Nurses’ Perceptions of Telemonitoring Devices to Reduce Falls Among Hospitalized Patients: A Literature Review,” published in Journal of Gerontological Nursing.
Allison Norful, PhD ’17, was among the authors of “Construct Validity Testing of the Provider Co-Management Index to Measure Shared Care in Provider Dyads,” published in Nursing Research; “Individual and Organizational Factors Influencing Well-Being and Burnout Amongst Healthcare Assistants: A Systematic Review,” published in International Journal of Nursing Studies Advances; and “Modifiable Work Stress Factors and Psychological Health Risk Among Nurses Working Within 13 Countries,” published in Journal of Nursing Scholarship.
Rebecca Owens was among the authors of “Feasibility of a Three-Minute Mindful Breathing Intervention for Enhancing Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses’ Resilience During COVID: Findings from a Four-Week Pilot Study,” published in Holistic Nursing Practice.
Antoinette Padula, MS ’05, and Donald Boyd, PhD ’17, were among the authors of “Implementation of a Spaced Learning Program for Educating CRNAs on a Scalpel-Bougie Cricothyrotomy Procedure for Emergency Front of Neck Access,” published in the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology Journal.
Lusine Poghosyan was among the authors of “Exploring the Relationships Between Resilience, Burnout, Work Engagement, and Intention to Leave Among Nurses in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A CrossSectional Study,” published in BMC Nursing, and “Response to Drs. McCurren and Trautman,” published in Nursing Outlook.
Nancy King Reame was the author of “Directto-Consumer Menopause Care: What Do We Know About Its Subscribers?” published in Menopause.
George Rodriguez was among the authors of “Novel Case of Combination Antibiotic Therapy for Treatment of a Complicated Polymicrobial Urinary Tract Infection with One Organism Harboring a Metallo-βLactamase (MBL) in a Pregnant Patient,” published in IDCases.
Sarah Collins Rossetti, PhD ’09, was among the authors of “Examining the Generalizability of Pretrained De-identification Transformer Models on Narrative Nursing Notes,” published in Applied Clinical Informatics, and “A Practical Approach to Optimize Computerized Provider Order Entry Systems and Reduce Clinician Burden: Pre-Post Evaluation of VendorDerived ‘Order Friction’ Data,” published in AMIA (American Medical Informatics Association) Annual Symposium Proceedings.
Student Danielle Scharp and Maxim Topaz were among the authors of “Documentation of Social Determinants of Health Across Individuals from Different Racial and Ethnic Groups in Home Healthcare,” published in Journal of Nursing Scholarship.
Rebecca Schnall, PhD ’09, was among the authors of “Exploring the Interrelationships Between Physical Function, Functional Exercise Capacity, and Exercise Self-Efficacy in Persons Living with HIV,” published in Clinical Nursing Research.
Jihye Kim Scroggins was among the authors of “Maternal Psychological Symptom Trajectories from Two to Twenty-Four Months Postpartum: A Latent Class Growth Analysis,” published in Nursing Research.
Jihye Kim Scroggins, Ismael Ibrahim Hulchafo, Maxim Topaz, and Veronica Barcelona were among the authors of “Addressing Bias in Preterm Birth Research: The Role of Advanced Imputation Techniques for Missing Race and Ethnicity in Perinatal Health Data,” published in Annals of Epidemiology.
Jingjing Shang, Patricia Stone, and Maxim Topaz were among the authors of “The Paradox of Choice in Palliative Care Decision-Making in Managed Long-Term Care: A Qualitative Study,” published in Home Health Care Management and Practice.
Student Steffi Shilly was among the authors of “Quality of Web-Based Sickle Cell Disease Resources for Health Care Transition: Website Content Analysis,” published in JMIR (Journal of Medical Internet Research) Pediatrics and Parenting.
Arlene Smaldone, PhD ’03, and Jean-Marie Bruzzese were among the authors of “Electronic Cigarette Use and Academic Performance Among Adolescents and Young Adults: A Scoping Review,” published in Academic Pediatrics.
Patricia Stone was a co-author of “Nurse State Legislators, 2013 to 2023” and “Response to Morse/Cogan Letter,” both published in Nursing Outlook.
Patricia Stone, Suning Zhao, Ashley Chastain, Jingjing Shang, and Andrew Dick were among the authors of “State- and Territory-Level Nursing Home and Home Health Care COVID-19 Policies and Disease Burden,” published in JAMA Network Open.
Jacquelyn Taylor, Alexandria Jones-Patten, Laura Prescott, and Stephanie Potts-Thompson were among the authors of “The Race-Based Stress Reduction Intervention (RiSE) Study on African American Women in NYC and Chicago: Design and Methods for Complex Genomic Analysis,” published in PLoS One.
Maxim Topaz was among the authors of “The ChatGPT Effect and Transforming Nursing Education with Generative AI: Discussion Paper,” published in Nursing Education in Practice, and “A Rapid Review on Current and Potential Uses of Large Language Models in Nursing,” published in International Journal of Nursing Studies.
Maxim Topaz, Jingjing Shang, and Patricia Stone were among the authors of “Natural
Language Processing to Identify Home Health Care Patients at Risk for Becoming Incapacitated with No Evident Advance Directives or Surrogates,” published in Journal of the American Medical Directors Association (JAMDA).
Student Daniella Topol was among the authors of “Nursing and Playwriting Students Collaborative: Elevating Reflective Practice,” published in Creative Nursing.
Meghan Reading Turchioe, PhD ’18, and Natalie Benda were among the authors of “Preparing for the Bedside—Optimizing a Postpartum Depression Risk Prediction Model for Clinical Implementation in a Health System,” published in Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association (JAMIA).
Meghan Reading Turchioe, PhD ’18, and Ruth Masterson Creber were among the authors of “Bridging the Digital Health Divide— Patient Experiences with Mobile Integrated Health and Facilitated Telehealth by Community-Level Indicators of Health Disparity,” published in Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association (JAMIA).
Student Jennifer Withall and Sarah Collins Rossetti, PhD ’09, were among the authors of “Identifying Reuse and Redundancies in Respiratory Flowsheet Documentation: Implications for Clinician Documentation Burden,” published in AMIA (American Medical Informatics Association) Annual Symposium Proceedings; “Understanding the Technical Implementation of a Clinical Decision Support SmartApp: A Qualitative Analysis,” published in Studies in Health, Technology, and Informatics; and “Variability in Nursing Documentation Patterns Across Patients’ Hospital Stays,” published in AMIA (American Medical Informatics Association) Annual Symposium Proceedings.
Danielle Zuma and Leon Chen were among the authors of “Bridging the Gap: Implementing a Pilot Radiology-Focused Curriculum in an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program,” published in Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
Government and Private Funding for July 1, 2023–June 30, 2024 Research and Training
Principal Investigator: Gregory Alexander, PhD
Project Title: A National Report of Nursing Home Quality Measures and Information Technology R01HS022497
Program Funding Source: AHRQ
Total Budget: $1,761,297
Project Dates: 3/1/2020–7/31/2023
Principal Investigator: Gregory Alexander, PhD
Project Title: Reducing Avoidable Nursing Home-to-Hospital Transfers of Residents with ADRD: An Analysis of Interdisciplinary Team Communication Using Text Messages R01AG078281
Program Funding Source: NIH-NIA (University of Missouri Subcontract)
Total Budget: $135,270
Project Dates: 8/15/2022–5/31/2025
Principal Investigator: Gregory Alexander, PhD
Project Title: Impact of Nursing Home Leadership Care Environments and Health Information Technology on Outcomes of Residents with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) R01AG080517 (Multiple PI: Lusine Poghosyan)
Program Funding Source: NIH-NIA
Total Budget: $3,945,306
Project Dates: 2/15/2023–11/30/2027
Principal Investigator: Gregory Alexander, PhD
Project Title: A Roadmap for Research: The International Summit on Innovation and Technology in Care of Older People (IS-ITCOP) R13HS030051
Program Funding Source: AHRQ
Total Budget: $49,943
Project Dates: 4/1/2024–3/31/2025
Principal Investigator: Adriana Arcia, PhD
Project Title: Validity of Functional Assessment Staging by Caregivers
AARGD-20-684358
Program Funding Source: Alzheimer’s Association
Total Budget: $149,938
Project Dates: 8/1/2020–8/1/2023
Principal Investigator: Suzanne Bakken, PhD
Project Title: Reaching Communities Through the Design of Information Visualizations (ReDIVis) Toolbox to Address COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Uptake P30NR016587-05S2
Program Funding Source: NIH-NINR
Total Budget: $897,514
Project Dates: 8/10/2021–7/31/2023
Principal Investigator: Suzanne Bakken, PhD
Project Title: The Interdisciplinary Guided Network for Investigation, Translation, and Equity (IGNITE) for the All of Us Research Program OT2OD031915
Program Funding Source: NIH Feinstein Institute (Subcontract)
Total Budget: $197,157
Project Dates: 5/1/2023–4/30/2024
Principal Investigator: Veronica Barcelona, PhD
Project Title: Epigenomic Pathways from Racism to Preterm Birth R01HD110429
Program Funding Source: NIH-NICHD
Total Budget: $2,143,751
Project Dates: 3/14/2023–2/29/2028
Principal Investigator: Veronica Barcelona, PhD
Project Title: Using Machine Learning to
Measure Racial/Ethnic Bias in Obstetric Settings UCD A20-2994-S021
Program Funding Source: Betty Irene Moore Fellowship Program for Nurse Leaders and Innovators (University of California Davis)
Total Budget: $500,000
Project Dates: 7/1/2022–6/30/2025
Principal Investigator: Melissa Beauchemin, PhD
Project Title: Symptom Screening Linked to Care Pathways for Children with Cancer: A Cluster Randomized Trial R01CA251112
Program Funding Source: NIH-NCI (Hospital for Sick Children Subcontract)
Total Budget: $34,053
Project Dates: 8/1/2020–4/30/2025
Principal Investigator: Melissa Beauchemin, PhD
Project Title: Children’s Oncology
Group NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP) Research UG1CA189955
Program Funding Source: NIH-NCI (Public Health Institute Subcontract)
Total Budget: $8,336
Project Dates: 8/1/2023–7/31/2024
Principal Investigator: Melissa Beauchemin, PhD
Project Title: Center for SOcial CApital (SOCA): Promoting Multigenerational Health U54 CA280808
Program Funding Source: NIH-NCI (Weill Cornell Medical College Subcontract)
Total Budget: $141,266
Project Dates: 5/1/2023–4/30/2025
Principal Investigator: Melissa Beauchemin, PhD
Project Title: Feasibility and Usability of a
Spanish-Transcreated Pediatric Post-Transplant R21MD019075
Program Funding Source: NIH-NIMHD (Nationwide Children’s Subcontract)
Total Budget: $57,747
Project Dates: 9/1/2023–3/31/2025
Principal Investigator: Natalie Benda, PhD
Project Title: Maternal Outcome Monitoring and Support (MOMS) — An mHealth Symptom Self-monitoring and Decision Support System to Reduce Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Postpartum Outcomes
R00MD015781
Program Funding Source: NIH-NIMHD
Total Budget: $732,428
Project Dates: 2/1/2023–1/31/2026
Principal Investigator: Natalie Benda, PhD
Project Title: Telemedicine for Patients with Limited English Proficiency: A MixedMethods Approach to Identifying and Addressing Disparities R03HS029047
Program Funding Source: AHRQ
Total Budget: $69,138
Project Dates: 2/1/2023–12/31/2024
Principal Investigator: Lauren Bochicchio, PhD
Project Title: Understanding the Individual and Combined Impact of Childhood Sexual Abuse and Minority Stress on Hazardous Drinking Among Sexual Minority Women: Is Emotion Dysregulation a Key Factor?
F32AA029957
Program Funding Source: NIH-NIAAA
Total Budget: $218,118 Project Dates: 8/1/2022–7/31/2026
Principal Investigator: Walter Bockting, PhD
Project Title: Gender Affirmation, Quality of Life, and Access to Care: A Mixed-Methods Longitudinal Investigation R01NR019315
Program Funding Source: NIH-NINR (Visiting Nurse Service of New York Subcontract)
Total Budget: $1,271,390
Project Dates: 7/1/2021–4/30/2026
Principal Investigator: Walter Bockting, PhD
Project Title: Social Connectedness and Health Among Gender Minority People of Color R01MD017085
Program Funding Source: NIH-NIMHD
Total Budget: $3,338,769
Project Dates: 7/15/2023–12/31/2027
Principal Investigator: Ulf Bronas, PhD
Project Title: A Dynamic Environmental Exposure Approach to Study Behaviors in Mid-Life R01AG062180
Program Funding Source: NIH-NIA (University of Illinois Subcontract)
Total Budget: $180,453
Project Dates: 6/1/2023–7/31/2027
Principal Investigator: Ulf Bronas, PhD
Project Title: Accelerated Age-related Cognitive Decline: Impact of Exercise on Executive Function and Neuroplasticity (EXEC-study) R01AG076456
Program Funding Source: NIH-NIA
Total Budget: $1,584,523
Project Dates: 5/1/2024–4/30/2027
Principal Investigator: Jean-Marie Bruzzese, PhD
Project Title: Translating an EvidenceBased Urban Asthma Program for Rural Adolescents: Testing Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness and Understanding Factors Associated with Implementation R01HL136753
Program Funding Source: NIH-NHLBI
Total Budget: $3,620,591
Project Dates: 7/5/2017–12/31/2024
Principal Investigator: Jean-Marie Bruzzese, PhD
Project Title: The Efficacy of CAMP Air, a Web-based Asthma Intervention, Among Urban Adolescents with Uncontrolled Asthma R33HL151958
Program Funding Source: NIH-NHLBI
Total Budget: $3,165,885
Project Dates: 8/10/2022–6/30/2026
Principal Investigator: Billy Caceres, PhD
Project Title: Examining Associations of Sexual Identity, Life Experiences, and Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Sisters K01HL146965
Program Funding Source: NIH-NHLBI
Total Budget: $854,887
Project Dates: 7/1/2019–6/30/2024
Principal Investigator: Billy Caceres, PhD
Project Title: A Daily Diary Examination
of the Influence of Intersectional Stigma on Blood Pressure R56HL168489
Program Funding Source: NIH-NHLBI
Total Budget: $815,009
Project Dates: 9/1/2023–8/31/2024
Principal Investigator: Kenrick Cato, PhD
Project Title: Homecare-CONCERN: Building Risk Models for Preventable Hospitalizations and Emergency Department Visits in Homecare R01HS027742
Program Funding Source: AHRQ (VNS
Subcontract)
Total Budget: $70,056
Project Dates: 9/30/2020–7/31/2023
Principal Investigator: Elizabeth Corwin, PhD
Project Title: The Impact of a Culturally Based Live Music Intervention on the Metabolites and Metabolic Pathways
Associated with Chronic Stress and the Risk of Preterm Birth in Black Women
R01MD016899 (Multiple PI: Joanne Loewy) Program Funding Source: NIH-NIMHD
Total Budget: $3,446,646
Project Dates: 4/16/2023-11/30/2027
Principal Investigator: Kylie Dougherty, BSN
Project Title: Leveraging Informatics to Enhance the Obstetrics Emergency Supply Chain in Amhara, Ethiopia F31NR020569
Program Funding Source: NIH-NINR
Total Budget: $76,483
Project Dates: 9/1/2022–11/30/2023
Principal Investigator: Stephen Ferrara, DNP
Project Title: HRSA Advanced Nursing Education Nurse Practitioner Residency (ANE-NPR) Program T59HP49629
Program Funding Source: HRSA (Bassett Subcontract)
Total Budget: $120,000
Project Dates: 8/1/2023–7/31/2027
Principal Investigator: Stephen Ferrara, DNP
Project Title: Advanced Nursing Education Nurse Practitioner Residency Integration Program (ANE-NPRIP) T58HP39869
Program Funding Source: HRSA (Community Healthcare Network Subcontract)
Total Budget: $491,711
Project Dates: 9/1/2020–8/31/2023
Government and Private Funding for Research and Training
Principal Investigator: Stephen Ferrara, DNP
Project Title: Advanced Nursing Education Nurse Practitioner Residency Fellowship Program T5949629
Program Funding Source: HRSA (Community Healthcare Network Subcontract)
Total Budget: $283,292 Project Dates: 8/1/2023–7/31/2027
Principal Investigator: Lorraine Frazier, PhD
Project Title: Ladies Christian Union (LCU) Fund for Women’s Education LCUCU22-1579
Program Funding Source: Ladies Christian Union (LCU)
Total Budget: $70,000
Project Dates: 7/1/2023–6/30/2024
Principal Investigator: Lorraine Frazier, PhD
Project Title: Dr. Scholl Foundation Scholarship Fund SCH0LLCU22-0977
Program Funding Source: Dr. Scholl Foundation
Total Budget: $15,000
Project Dates: 12/1/2022–11/30/2023
Principal Investigator: Tyler Gaedecke, BSN
Project Title: Personal Healthcare Networks of Transgender and Gender-Diverse Adults After Gender-Affirming Surgery Program Funding Source: Sigma Foundation for Nursing
Total Budget: $5,000 Project Dates: 6/1/2024–5/31/2025
Principal Investigator: Maureen George, PhD
Project Title: BREATHE: An EfficacyImplementation Trial of a Brief Shared Decision-Making Intervention Among Black Adults with Uncontrolled Asthma in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) R01NR019275
Program Funding Source: NIH-NINR
Total Budget: $2,447,470
Project Dates: 5/6/2020–2/28/2026
Principal Investigator: Maureen George, PhD
Project Title: The Development and Pilot Testing of a Caregiver-Child Shared Decision-Making Intervention to Improve Asthma in Urban Youth R21NR019668 (Multiple PI: JeanMarie Bruzzese)
Program Funding Source: NIH-NINR
Total Budget: $415,738
Project Dates: 7/28/2021–6/30/2024
Principal Investigator: Amanda Hessels, PhD
Project Title: Simulation to Improve Infection Prevention and Patient Safety: The SIPPS Trial R18HS026418
Program Funding Source: AHRQ
Total Budget: $1,860,798
Project Dates: 3/1/2019–2/29/2025
Principal Investigator: Tonda Hughes, PhD
Project Title: Stress, Hazardous Drinking, and Intimate Partner Aggression in a Diverse Sample of Women and Their Partners R01AA027252
Program Funding Source: NIH-NIAAA
Total Budget: $2,750,690
Project Dates: 9/10/2019–6/30/2025
Principal Investigator: Tonda Hughes, PhD
Project Title: A Unified Protocol to Address Sexual Minority Women’s Minority Stress, Mental Health, and Hazardous Drinking
R01AA029088
Program Funding Source: NIH-NIAAA (Yale University Subcontract)
Total Budget: $426,550
Project Dates: 9/12/2022–8/31/2027
Principal Investigator: Haomiao Jia, PhD
Project Title: Mental Health Burden on the U.S. Population, Including Workers in the Wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic 20IPA2014150-M01
Program Funding Source: DHHS-CDCNIOSH-SSTRB
Total Budget: $150,000
Project Dates: 9/1/2020–8/31/2024
Principal Investigator: Jung “Chloe” Kang, BSN
Project Title: Health Disparities in Timely Goals of Care Discussions and Hospitalizations Due to Infections in Nursing Home Residents F31NR020566
Program Funding Source: NIH-NINR
Total Budget: $89,164
Project Dates: 9/1/2022–6/30/2024
Principal Investigator: Ana Kelly, PhD
Project Title: Effect of Race on Cultural
Humility Following Simulation Telehealth Case Scenarios Among Second Degree Nursing Students: RCT
Program Funding Source: National Leage of Nurses
Total Budget: $29,523
Project Dates: 7/1/2023–06/30/2025
Principal Investigator: Corina LelutiuWeinberger, PhD
Project Title: Ending the HIV Epidemic with Equity: An All-Facility Intervention to Reduce Structural Racism and Discrimination and Its Impact on Patient and Healthcare Staff Wellbeing R01NR020583
Program Funding Source: NIH-NINR
Total Budget: $4,016,361
Project Dates: 7/1/2022–4/30/2027
Principal Investigator: Corina LelutiuWeinberger, PhD
Project Title: Preparing for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Implementation in CentralEastern European Countries with Low Access to Biomedical Prevention R33TW011752
Program Funding Source: Fogarty
International Center
Total Budget: $981,844
Project Dates: 9/9/2020–6/30/2025
Principal Investigator: Corina LelutiuWeinberger, PhD
Project Title: Building Mobile HIV Prevention and Mental Health Support in Low-Resource Settings R01MH116829
Program Funding Source: NIH-NIMH
Total Budget: $3,880,940
Project Dates: 9/5/2018–6/30/2025
Principal Investigator: Corina LelutiuWeinberger, PhD
Project Title: Examining a Multicomponent Intervention to Improve HIV Health Among Black Men in Southern Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. Jurisdictions R01MH134265
Program Funding Source: NIH-NIMHD (Rutgers University Subcontract)
Total Budget: $103,268
Project Dates: 8/1/2023–5/31/2028
Principal Investigator: Sarah Leonard, BSN
Project Title: Weight Discrimination and Self-Injurious Thoughts and Behaviors Among Sexual and Gendcer Minority Adolescents and Their Peers F31NR020733
Program Funding Source: NIH-NINR
Total Budget: $95,388
Project Dates: 4/1/2023–6/30/2024
Principal Investigator: David Lopez Veneros, MA
Project Title: Health Policy Research Scholars Cohort Seven - 2023
Program Funding Source: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Total Budget: $124,000
Project Dates: 9/1/2023–8/31/2027
Principal Investigator: Maribeth Massie
Project Title: Nurse Anesthetist Traineeships A2233098
Program Funding Source: HRSA
Total Budget: $84,142
Project Dates: 7/1/2023–6/30/2027
Principal Investigator: Ruth Masterson Creber, PhD
Project Title: Improve the Meaning of Patient-Reported Outcomes to Evaluate Effectiveness for Cardiac Care (IMPROVE-Cardiac Care) R01HL161458
Program Funding Source: NIH-NHLBI
Total Budget: $2,570,249
Project Dates: 7/23/2022–6/30/2026
Principal Investigator: Ruth Masterson Creber, PhD
Project Title: Randomized Comparison of the Clinical Outcome of Single Versus Multiple Arterial Grafts: Cognition (ROMA:Cog) R01NS123639
Program Funding Source: NIH-NINDS
Total Budget: $3,185,835
Project Dates: 7/1/2022–6/30/2026
Principal Investigator: Ruth Masterson Creber, PhD
Project Title: Randomized Comparison of the Clinical Outcome of Single Versus Multiple Arterial Grafts: Cognition (ROMA:Cog) R01NS123639-02S1
Program Funding Source: NIH-NINDS
Total Budget: $125,020
Project Dates: 7/1/2022–6/30/2024
Principal Investigator: Ruth Masterson Creber, PhD
Project Title: mHealth and Mobile Ultrasound for Mothers R21HD103053
Program Funding Source: NIH-NICHD
Total Budget: $287,260
Project Dates: 9/3/2022–8/31/2024
Principal Investigator: Ruth Masterson Creber, PhD
Project Title: Randomized Comparison of the Clinical Outcome of Single Versus Multiple Arterial Grafts: Quality of Life (ROMA: QOL) R01HL152021
Program Funding Source: NIH-NHLBI (Weill Medical College of Cornell University Subcontract)
Total Budget: $363,119
Project Dates: 7/1/2022–3/31/2025
Principal Investigator: Ruth Masterson Creber, PhD
Project Title: Using Mobile Integrated Health and Telehealth to Support Transitions of Care Among Heart Failure Patients IHS-2019C2-17373-IC
Program Funding Source: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)
Total Budget: $2,900,722
Project Dates: 7/1/2022–7/31/2026
Principal Investigator: Ruth Masterson Creber, PhD
Project Title: Revascularization Choices Among Under-Represented Groups Evaluation: The RECHARGE Program
PCORI #30048
Program Funding Source: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)(Weill Cornell Medicine Subcontract)
Total Budget: $1,640,517
Project Dates: 11/1/2023–5/1/2030
Principal Investigator: Phoenix Matthews, PhD
Project Title: Mi QUIT CARE (Mile Square QUIT Community-Access-ReferralExpansion) UG3HL151302
Program Funding Source: NIH-NHLBI (University of Illinois at Chicago Subcontract)
Total Budget: $65,657
Project Dates: 9/1/2022–8/31/2023
Principal Investigator: Phoenix Matthews, PhD
Project Title: Mi QUIT CARE (Mile Square QUIT Community-Access-ReferralExpansion) UH3HL151302
Program Funding Source: NIH-NHLBI (University of Illinois at Chicago Subcontract)
Total Budget: $1,174,188
Project Dates: 9/1/2023–8/31/2027
Principal Investigator: Phoenix Matthews, PhD
Project Title: 3/3: The Chicago Cancer Health Equity Collaborative (ChicagoCHEC) U54CA202997
Program Funding Source: NIH-NCI (University of Illinois at Chicago Subcontract)
Total Budget: $16,593
Project Dates: 9/1/2022–8/31/2023
Principal Investigator: Phoenix Matthews, PhD
Project Title: Reducing Racial Disparities in Lung Cancer Outcomes by Decoding Neighborhood Contextual Environment R01MD014839
Program Funding Source: NIH-NIMHD (University of Illinois at Chicago Subcontract)
Total Budget: $55,310
Project Dates: 10/01/2022–1/31/2025
Principal Investigator: Phoenix Matthews, PhD
Project Title: A Randomized Control Trial to Improve Metabolic Outcomes in African American Pregnant Women R01MD015724
Program Funding Source: NIH-NIMHD (University of Illinois at Chicago Subcontract)
Total Budget: $80,546
Project Dates: 8/16/2022–4/30/2023
Principal Investigator: Phoenix Matthews, PhD
Project Title: Center for SOcial CApital (SOCA): Promoting Multigenerational Health U54CA280808 (Multiple PIs: Rulla Tamimi [contact], Erica Phillips, Mary Beth Terry)
Program Funding Source: NIH-NCI (Weill Medical College of Cornell University Subcontract)
Total Budget: $492,912
Project Dates: 5/31/2023–4/30/2028
Government and Private Funding for Research and Training
Principal Investigator: Phoenix Matthews, PhD
Project Title: Smoking and Cancer-Related Health Disparities Among Sexual and Gender Minority Adults R01CA276500
Program Funding Source: NIH-NCI (University of Michigan Subcontract)
Total Budget: $338,350
Project Dates: 12/15/2023–11/30/2028
Principal Investigator: Amy McMenamin, BSN
Project Title: The Impact of Nurse Practitioner Work Environment and Community Characteristics on Acute Care Utilization by Older Adults with Multiple Chronic Conditions R36HS029435
Program Funding Source: AHRQ
Total Budget: $42,316
Project Dates: 6/1/2023–5/31/2024
Principal Investigator: Allison Norful, PhD
Project Title: Physiologic Stress and Epigenetic Mechanisms That Precipitate Risk for Suicidal Behavior in Nurses K08MH130652
Program Funding Source: NIH-NIMH
Total Budget: $960,458
Project Dates: 6/15/2023–5/31/2028
Principal Investigator: Monica O’ReillyJacob, PhD
Project Title: Reducing Barriers to Value-based Care Payments in Nurse Practitioner-led Primary Care
Program Funding Source: American Nurses Foundation
Total Budget: $655,050
Project Dates: 1/1/2024–06/30/2025
Principal Investigator: Lusine Poghosyan, PhD
Project Title: Social Networks in Medical Homes and Impact on Patient Care and Outcomes R01HS025937
Program Funding Source: AHRQ
Total Budget: $2,123,805
Project Dates: 2/1/2019–1/31/2025
Principal Investigator: Lusine Poghosyan, PhD
Project Title: Care for Persons with Dementia in Nurse Practitioner Practices and Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities R01AG069143
Program Funding Source: NIH-NIA
Total Budget: $3,616,936
Project Dates: 9/15/2020–5/31/2025
Principal Investigator: Lusine Poghosyan, PhD
Project Title: Home Based Primary Care for Persons Living with Dementia: Nurse Practitioner Teams and Outcomes R21AG077384 (Multiple PI: Zainab Osakwe)
Program Funding Source: NIH-NIA
Total Budget: $474,360
Project Dates: 8/1/2022–7/31/2024
Principal Investigator: Lusine Poghosyan, PhD
Project Title: Effects of Integration of Advanced Practice Providers into Surgical Group Practice R01HS028975
Program Funding Source: AHRQ (University of Michigan Subcontract)
Total Budget: $51,910
Project Dates: 3/1/2023–12/31/2027
Principal Investigator: Lusine Poghosyan, PhD
Project Title: Enhancing Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Delivery to Address Social Determinants of Health and Reduce Health Disparities: A Mixed-Methods National Study R01NR021007
Program Funding Source: NIH-NINR
Total Budget: $3,124,761
Project Dates: 4/7/2023–1/31/2027
Principal Investigator: Lusine Poghosyan, PhD
Project Title: Social Networks in Nurse Practitioner Teams Caring for Patients with Dementia and Impact on Racial and Ethnic Disparities R01AG085479
Program Funding Source: NIH-NIA
Total Budget: $3,473,008
Project Dates: 5/15/2024–1/31/2029
Principal Investigator: Lusine Poghosyan, PhD
Project Title: Systems Science and Comparative and Cost-Effectiveness Research Training for Nurse Scientists (S2CER2) T32NR014205 (Multiple PI: Patricia Stone)
Program Funding Source: NIH-NINR
Total Budget: $2,445,840
Project Dates: 7/1/2023–6/30/2028
Principal Investigator: Rebekah Ruppe, DNP
Project Title: Project ACCESS (Abortion Care Clinical Expansion and Early Preg-
nancy Loss Support Series) New York State Medication Abortion/Early Pregnancy Loss Workgroup
Program Funding Source: Reproductive Health Access Project (RHAP) and Primary Care Development Corporation (PCDC)
Total Budget: $5,000
Project Dates: 5/8/2023–8/31/2024
Principal Investigator: Rebecca Schnall, PhD
Project Title: Dissemination of the WiseApp for Improving Health Outcomes Across Settings R18HS028523
Program Funding Source: AHRQ
Total Budget: $1,932,705
Project Dates: 9/30/2021–8/31/2026
Principal Investigator: Rebecca Schnall, PhD
Project Title: mChoice: Improving PrEP Uptake and Adherence Among Minority MSM Through Tailored Provider Training and Adherence Assistance in Two HighPriority Settings U01PS005229
Program Funding Source: CDC
Total Budget: $2,079,148
Project Dates: 9/1/2021–8/31/2026
Principal Investigator: Rebecca Schnall, PhD
Project Title: Development and Pilot Testing of a Just-in-Time Mobile Smoking Cessation Intervention for Persons Living with HIV R21CA265961 (Multiple PI: Ming-Chun Huang)
Program Funding Source: NIH-NCI
Total Budget: $438,936
Project Dates: 9/1/2021–8/31/2024
Principal Investigator: Rebecca Schnall, PhD
Project Title: Development and Testing of MyPEEPS Mobile for Young Transgender Men R34MH128163 (Multiple PI: Robert Garofalo)
Program Funding Source: NIH-NIMH
Total Budget: $733,466
Project Dates: 1/1/2022–11/30/2024
Principal Investigator: Rebecca Schnall, PhD
Project Title: CHAMPS: A Randomized Trial of a Community Health Worker Intervention for Persons Living with HIV in Two High-Priority Settings R01NR019758 (Multiple PI: D. Scott Batey)
Program Funding Source: NIH-NINR
Total Budget: $2,877,282
Project Dates: 9/25/2020–6/30/2025
Principal Investigator: Rebecca Schnall, PhD
Project Title: mLab App for Improving Uptake of Rapid HIV Self-Testing and Linking Youth to Care R01MH118151 (Multiple PI: Robert Garofalo)
Program Funding Source: NIH-NIMHD
Total Budget: $4,090,639
Project Dates: 8/3/2018–5/31/2024
Principal Investigator: Rebecca Schnall, PhD
Project Title: Reducing Health Disparities Through Informatics (RHeaDI)
T32NR007969 (Multiple PI: Suzanne Bakken)
Program Funding Source: NIH-NINR
Total Budget: $2,964,314
Project Dates: 7/1/2022–6/30/2027
Principal Investigator: Rebecca Schnall, PhD
Project Title: Reducing Health Disparities Through Informatics (RHeaDI)
T32NR007969-22S1 (Multiple PI: Suzanne Bakken)
Program Funding Source: NIH-NINR
Total Budget: $91,674
Project Dates: 7/2/2023–6/30/2024
Principal Investigator: Rebecca Schnall, PhD
Project Title: Examining Social Ecological and Network Factors to Assess Epidemiological Risk in a Large National Cohort of Cisgender Women R01AI172469 (Multiple PIs: Amy Johnson, Mirjam-Colette Kempf)
Program Funding Source: NIH-NIAID
Total Budget: $15,149,718
Project Dates: 8/18/2022–7/31/2027
Principal Investigator: Rebecca Schnall, PhD
Project Title: MyPEEPS Mobile LITE: Limited Interaction Efficacy Trial of MyPEEPS Mobile to Reduce HIV Incidence and Better Understand the Epidemiology of HIV Among YMSM UG3AI169658 (Multiple PIs: Dustin Duncan, Robert Garofalo)
Program Funding Source: NIH-NIAID
Total Budget: $3,600,000
Project Dates: 9/1/2022–6/30/2024
Principal Investigator: Rebecca Schnall, PhD
Project Title: Promoting Viral Suppression Through the CHAMPS+ Intervention in the Deep South R01MD019184 (Multiple PI: D. Scott Batey)
Program Funding Source: NIH-NIMHD
Total Budget: $4,100,827
Project Dates: 9/21/2023–3/31/2028
Principal Investigator: Rebecca Schnall, PhD
Project Title: MyPEEPS Mobile Plus: A Multi-Level HIV Prevention Intervention for Young MSM R01MD019181 (Multiple PI: Robert Garofalo)
Program Funding Source: NIH-NIMHD
Total Budget: $3,883,726
Project Dates: 9/21/2023–3/31/2028
Principal Investigator: Rebecca Schnall, PhD
Project Title: Drive To Zero: Developing a Digital Cohort to Understand the Drivers of Non-Sustained Viral Suppression in the Deep South UG3AI176566
Program Funding Source: NIH-NIAID (University of Alabama Birmingham Subcontract)
Total Budget: $248,755
Project Dates: 8/1/2023–7/31/2025
Principal Investigator: Jingjing Shang, PhD
Project Title: Infection Prevention in Home Health Care (InHOME) R01NR016865 (Multiple PI: Patricia Stone)
Program Funding Source: NIH-NINR
Total Budget: $3,378,520
Project Dates: 4/18/2022–1/31/2026
Principal Investigator: Jingjing Shang, PhD
Project Title: Disparities in Infection in Home Health and Patients/Caregivers’ Perceptions (Dis-Infection in HHC) R01HS028637
Program Funding Source: AHRQ
Total Budget: $2,443,775
Project Dates: 9/3/2021–8/31/2026
Principal Investigator: Jingjing Shang, PhD
Project Title: Impact of COVID-19 on Care Transitions and Post-Acute Care of Vulnerable Populations (ACROSS-CARE)
R01AG074492 (Multiple PI: Patricia Stone)
Program Funding Source: NIH-NIA
Total Budget: $3,334,303
Project Dates: 9/1/2021–4/30/2025
Principal Investigator: Jingjing Shang, PhD
Project Title: Effectiveness of Strategies to Improve Outcomes After Hospitalization for Acute Myocardial Infarction in Older Adults R01HL160822
Program Funding Source: NIH-NHLBI (Yale University Subcontract)
Total Budget: $115,512
Project Dates: 3/01/2022–2/28/2025
Principal Investigator: Yashika Sharma, PhD
Project Title: Examining the Associations of Family-Related Factors with Hypertension in Sexual Minority Women AHA899585
Program Funding Source: American Heart Association
Total Budget: $64,072
Project Dates: 1/1/2022–10/04/2023
Principal Investigator: Yashika Sharma, PhD
Project Title: IAHA Travel Grant for Data Bootcamp AHA 24GWTGTG1289579
Program Funding Source: American Heart Association
Total Budget: $2,500
Project Dates: 1/10/2024–1/9/2025
Principal Investigator: Arlene Smaldone, PhD
Project Title: Jonas Scholars 2021-2023 JCNVH CU21-0326
Program Funding Source: Jonas Nursing and Veterans Healthcare
Total Budget: $90,000
Project Dates: 8/1/2021–7/31/2023
Principal Investigator: Katherine South, BSN
Project Title: Expectations and Outcomes of Healthcare Transition in Adolescents and Young Adults with Cystic Fibrosis F31NR020141
Program Funding Source: NIH-NINR
Total Budget: $92,072
Project Dates: 9/21/2021–9/15/2023
Principal Investigator: Patricia Stone, PhD
Project Title: Center for Improving Palliative Care for Vulnerable Adults with MCC (CIPC) P20NR018072 (Multiple PI: Jingjing Shang)
Program Funding Source: NIH-NINR
Total Budget: $2,039,992
Project Dates: 8/8/2018–12/31/2024
Principal Investigator: Patricia Stone, PhD
Project Title: Health Disparities in Hospice in Nursing Homes
R01NR020601 (Multiple PIs: Andrew Dick, Lara Dhingra)
Program Funding Source: NIH-NINR
Total Budget: $2,218,515
Project Dates: 8/23/2023–6/30/2027
Principal Investigator: Jacquelyn Taylor, PhD
Project Title: Research Education in Cardiovascular Conditions (RECV) NYUF1416-01S (R25HL145323)
Program Funding Source: NIH-NHLBI (New York University Subcontract)
Total Budget: $12,500
Project Dates: 4/17/2020–3/31/2025
Principal Investigator: Jacquelyn Taylor, PhD
Project Title: Actions to Decrease Disparities in Risk and Engage in Shared Support for Blood Pressure Control (ADDRESS-BP) in Blacks
NYU 20-A1-00-1003342
UG3HL151310-01A1
Program Funding Source: NIH-NHLBI (New York University Subcontract)
Total Budget: $61,464
Project Dates: 9/10/2020–8/31/2023
Principal Investigator: Jacquelyn Taylor, PhD
Project Title: The Impact of a RaceBased Stress Reduction Intervention on Well-Being, Inflammation, and DNA Methylation in Older African American Women at Risk for Cardiometabolic Disease (Multiple PI: Karen Saban [contact]) R01AG081251
Program Funding Source: NIH-NIA (Loyola University of Chicago Subcontract)
Total Budget: $1,408,790 Project Dates: 4/1/2023–1/31/2028
Principal Investigator: Maxim Topaz, PhD
Project Title: Improving Patient Prioritization During Hospital-Homecare Transition: A Mixed-Methods Study of a Clinical Decision Support Tool R01NR018831
Program Funding Source: NIH-NINR
Total Budget: $2,019,591
Project Dates: 9/25/2019–4/30/2024
Principal Investigator: Maxim Topaz, PhD
Project Title: Using Automated Speech Processing to Improve Identification of Risk for Hospitalizations and Emergency Department Visits in Home Healthcare R01AG081928 (Multiple PIs: Julia Hirschberg, Zoran Kostic)
Program Funding Source: NIH-NIA
Total Budget: $2,521,403
Project Dates: 6/15/2023–2/28/2027
Principal Investigator: Maxim Topaz, PhD
Project Title: Identifying and Reducing Stigmatizing Language in Home Healthcare: The ENGAGE Study R01MD018028 (Multiple PIs: Jacquelyn Taylor, Scott Sittig)
Program Funding Source: NIH-NIMHD
Total Budget: $2,604,932
Project Dates: 9/24/2023–4/30/2027
Principal Investigator: Meghan Turchioe, PhD
Project Title: Data-Driven Shared DecisionMaking to Reduce Symptom Burden in Atrial Fibrillation R00NR019124
Program Funding Source: NIH-NINR
Total Budget: $732,338
Project Dates: 8/1/2022–7/31/2025
Principal Investigator: Meghan Turchioe, PhD
Project Title: Risk Modeling and Shared Decision Making for Postpartum Depression R41MH124581
Program Funding Source: NIH-NIMH (Iris OB Health Inc. Subcontract)
Total Budget: $9,174
Project Dates: 7/1/2022–6/30/2024
Principal Investigator: Meghan Turchioe, PhD
Project Title: Bioethical Considerations for Building, Evaluating, and Implementing Artificial Intelligence in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders R41MH124581-02S1
Program Funding Source: NIH-NIMH (Iris OB Health Inc. Subcontract)
Total Budget: $77,282
Project Dates: 7/1/2022–6/30/2024
Principal Investigator: Meghan Turchioe, PhD
Project Title: Usability Evaluation of a HeartLogic Mobile Application Prototype
Program Funding Source: Boston Scientific Corporation
Total Budget: $67,347
Project Dates: 3/1/2023–12/31/2024
Principal Investigator: Zidu “Miranda” Xu, MMed, RN
Project Title: 2024 Marilyn D. Harris Research Grant
Program Funding Source: International Home Care Nurses Organization
Total Budget: $2,000
Project Dates: 1/1/2024–12/31/2024
Principal Investigator: Zidu “Miranda” Xu, MMed, RN
Project Title: MERID-EQ: Multimodal Early Risk Identification for Home Healthcare Equity in Infection Risks
Program Funding Source: Sigma Foundation for Nursing
Total Budget: $5,000
Project Dates: 6/1/2024–5/31/2025
Principal Investigator: Yihong Zhao, PhD
Project Title: Use of Advanced Analytics to Understand Brain-Behavior Screen Media Activity Relationship in ABCD Data RF1MH128614
Program Funding Source: NIH-NIMH (Yale University Subcontract)
Total Budget: $577,824
Project Dates: 9/10/2021–9/9/2024
Principal Investigator: Yihong Zhao, PhD
Project Title: Cortical Subcortical Reorganization and Risk Behaviors of Early Alcohol Use Initiation R01AA029611
Program Funding Source: NIH-NIAAA (Yale University Subcontract)
Total Budget: $859,991
Project Dates: 9/25/2021–7/31/2026
Principal Investigator: Maryam Zolnoori, PhD
Project Title: Development of a Screening Algorithm for Timely Identification of Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment and Early Dementia in Home Healthcare K99AG076808
Program Funding Source: NIH-NIA
Total Budget: $230,278
Project Dates: 12/15/2022–11/30/2024
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