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Meet the Third DrNP Class of 2007!
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Rita Adeniran, MSN, RN, CMAC, CNAA, BC
Newtown Square, PA
Clinical Executive Track
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Education:
MSN, University of Pennsylvania, BSN, Widener University
Current
Position: Global Nurse Ambassador, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Clinical Dissertation Research Question: What factors account for differences in patient satisfaction with care provided by Internationally educated nurses and nurses educated in the United States? Rita Adeniran Approved 6/24/08 Quantitative
Why
I chose the Drexel DrNP? I like to be where the “action” is. The clinical environment! I believe the Drexel DrNP program will give me the opportunity to acquire research knowledge and advance my leadership skills. The blending of research knowledge and hands on clinical experience will enrich my ability to meet both my personal and professional goals: Making a difference. No other program can afford to do that.
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Rebecca Castellanos, MSN, APN-C
Moorestown, NJ
Educator Track
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Education:
MSN, Widener University
BSN, Widener University
Current
Position: Cardiovascular NP-Deborah Heart and Lung Center
Clinical Dissertation Research Question: How does the experience of nurse-to-nurse incivility influence the nurse’s perception of his/her nursing practice? Approved 5/21/08 Qualitative
Why
I chose the Drexel DrNP? I choose to participate in the Drexel DrNP program because I wanted an “in class” education format to pursue doctorate studies. Drexel’s reputation is innovative in educational avenues of the early crowning of the DrNP wave.
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Kimberly Davis, MSN, CRNA
Fort Washington, PA
Practitioner
Track
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Education:
MSN, Hahnemann University
BSN, Thomas Jefferson University
Current
Position: Fox Chase Cancer Center and Thomas Jefferson University
Clinical Dissertation Research Question: What is the relationship of pain management to comfort in the perioperative/postoperative laparoscopic robotic prostatectomy patient receiving two different therapeutic regimens? Approved 6/24/08 Quantitative
Why
I chose the Drexel DrNP? The collaboration between Hahnemann’s drive for progressive health care and Drexel’s Engineering technology provides for an excellent educational program. My prior MSN from Drexel’s program has given me the knowledge & skill to be an excellent practitioner. I love being a nurse anesthetist and am proud to be educated at Drexel/Hahnemann University.
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Kevin Emmons, RN, MSN, CWCN, WCC Philadelphia, PA
Educator Track
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Education:
MSN, Drexel University
BSN, Rutgers University
Current
Position: Clinical Specialist-Wound Care at Good Shepherd Penn Partners, Penn Medicine at Rittenhouse
Clinical Dissertation Research Question: What influence do symptoms of chronic wounds have on overall health-related quality of life among cancer patients in hospice? Approved 5/21/08 Quantitative
Why
I chose the Drexel DrNP? Drexel’s program offered the perfect mix of practice based scholarship and clinical research. As a BSN to DrNP student it also allowed me to complete an MSN prior to starting doctoral courses. |
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Anita Fennessey, RN, MSN
Warminster, PA
Educator Track
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Education:
MSN, LaSalle University
BSN, LaSalle University
Current
Position: Nursing Instructor, Abington Memorial Hospital
Clinical Dissertation Research Question: What is the relationship between professional nurse burnout and performance of a physical assessment exam? Approved 5/21/08 Quantitative
Why
I chose the Drexel DrNP? I chose this program because I liked the way it was organized, and emphasis was on clinical practice.
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Cynthia Gifford-Hollingsworth, MSN, CRNP, CPNP
Soudertown, PA
Practitioner Track
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Education:
MSN, University of Pennsylvania
BSN, Gwynedd-Mercy College
Current
Position: Clinical Research Coordinator-Supervisor-Department of Surgery, Drexel College of Medicine
Clinical Dissertation Research Question: How do college freshmen with siblings diagnosed with autism describe their transition toward independent living? Approved 5/21/08 Qualitative
Why
I chose the Drexel DrNP? I chose this program because it is a practice based doctorate versus an analytical type program.
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Lisa Johnson-Ford, CRNP
Collegeville, PA
Educator
Track
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Education:
MSN, University of Massachusetts, Worcester
BSN, Wilkes University
Current
Position: Nurse Practitioner-Gastroenterology-Valley Gastroenterologists
Clinical Dissertation Research Question: What are the factors influencing African-American families in making decisions to withdraw or withold life sustaining therapy for their next of kin? – Approved 5/21/08 Qualitative
Why
I chose the Drexel DrNP Program? The Drexel DrNP program affords me the opportunity to continue to practice as a nurse practitioner & care for my family while obtaining an evidence based doctoral degree in a timely manner.
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Sandra Jones, MS, APRN, BC
Pikesville, MD
Clinical Scientist
Track
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Education:
MSN, University of Maryland
BSN, University of Maryland
Current
Position: School Health Nurse-Care Resourses, Inc.
Clinical Dissertation Research Question: What is the relationship between underage drinking and youth violence in adolescents aged 15-18 at the national level? Approved 6/24/08 Quantitative
Why
I chose the Drexel DrNP? I chose the Drexel DrNP program because it is a practice focused doctoral program. As an advanced practice RN, I want to validate my nursing expertise by completing a clinical dissertation. Drexel’s DrNP program offers the rigor of a role and clinical practicum. |
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An’Nita Moore, RN, BSN, MPH
Baltimore, MD
Educator Track
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Education: MPH, Morgan State University
BSN, Coppin State University
Current
Position: Specialist-Northwest Hospital-Lifebridge Health
Clinical Dissertation Research Question: How are medical surgical nurses utilizing technology in their current clinical practice? Approved 6/25/08 Qualitative
Why I chose the Drexel DrNP? The hybrid model motivated my choosing of the DrNP program in addition to it’s structure for working nurse professionals. |
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Stephanie Sanders, RN-BC, BSN, MBA
Roslyn, PA
Educator Track
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Education:
MBA, Keller School of Management
BSN, Thomas Jefferson University
Current
Position: Nurse Educator/Clinical Instructor-Abington Memorial Hospital
Clinical Dissertation Research Question: How does a suburban and urban hospital operationalize the federal requirement to implement culturally competent care? Approved 6/24/08 Quantitative
Why
I chose the Drexel DrNP? I personally chose the DrNP program for several reasons. I am interested in education as well as the executive track. I am excited that this program is clinically based! It offers everything that I am looking for in a doctorate program. |
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Elizabeth Wykpisz, RN, MSN, MBA
New Castle, DE
Clinical Executive Track
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Education:
MBA, Rutgers University
MSN, Rutgers Umiversity
BSN, Seton Hall University
Current
Position: Vice President-Washington Hospital Center
Clinical Dissertation Research Question: Are there differences in selected measures of patient satisfaction between non-hispanic black and non-hispanic white hospitalized patients admitted to a medical service? Approved 6/24/08 Quantitative
Why
I chose the Drexel DrNP? The program couples the rigor of scholarly study with the “real world” clinical application resulting in students that engage in evidence based studies contributing to the body of nursing knowledge
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C. DeAnne Zwicker, RN, MS, APRN, BC
McLean, VA
Practitioner Track |
Education: MSN, University of California-San Francisco
BSN, California State University
Current Position: Senior Advisor-Hartford Institute of Geriatric Nursing (NY, NY)
Clinical Dissertation Research Question: What is the effect of a family delirium assessment training program on early re-hospitalization in older adults with cardiopulmonary disease?
Approved 5/21/08 Quantitative
Why I chose the Drexel DrNP? During my almost 30 years of nursing practice, I have always been involved in clinical practice & education. Drexel meets both those goals by providing a dual degree option of clinical practice and education. I also like the fact that this program requires a dissertation requirement giving it more credence. |
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