Courses Taught: PhDCourse: NGR 7115- Philosophy of ScienceFlipped Classroom style course for PhD studentsClass Size: 8DNPCourse: NGR 6840- Applied Statistical Analysis Asynchronous online course for doctoral level students Class size: 35Course: NGR 6638- Health PromotionAsynchronous online course for doctoral level DNP studentsClass size: 20Course: NGR 6101- Theory and Research for Advanced Nursing PracticeAsynchronous online course for doctoral level DNP studentsClass size: 96Course: NGR 6870- Nursing Informatics and Information ManagementAsynchronous online course for doctoral level DNP studentsClass size: 96Course: NGR 7940- Residence in Advanced Nursing PracticeOversight if final residencyClass Size: 4Course: NGR NGR 7979- Advanced Nursing ProjectOversight if final project (capstone)Class Size: 4BSNNUR 3106- Lead & Inspire 1Flipped classroom style course for accelerated BSN studentsClass size: 42NUR 3168- Lead & Inspire 2Flipped classroom style course for accelerated BSN studentsClass size: 40NUR 4108- Lead & Inspire 3Flipped classroom style course for accelerated BSN studentsClass size: 40NUR 3138- Health PromotionFlipped classroom style course for accelerated BSN studentsClass size: 42Course: NUR 3138- Systems of Care 1Lecture/Team Based Learning course for accelerated BSN studentsClass size: 43Course: NUR 3069- Health Assessment & CommunicationClinical/Lab course for accelerated BSN studentsClass size: 10Course: NUR 4944- Transition to Professional PracticeFinal clinical rotation for BSN students transitioning into clinical practiceClass size: 12

Project title: Identifying the Neuro-Circuitry Supporting Impaired Problem Recognition and Relapse in Alcohol Use Disorder using fMRI

University of Florida, Department of Epidemiology, Gainesville, FloridaT32 PI: Linda Cottler, PhDPrimary Mentor: Sara Jo Nixon, PhDCurrently conducting research focused on identifying the implications of overlap in brain regions and networks affected by alcohol-related neurotoxic damage and regions and networks associated with processing self-referential informationInvolved in the following studies at the University of Florida Neurocognitive Laboratory:(PI: Nixon, S.J.), Collaborative Research on Addiction at NIH (CRAN)/ NIAAA funded study, “Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD)”(PI: Nixon, S.J.), NIAAA funded study, “Cognitive and Emotional Processing in Women and Men”(PI: Nixon, S.J.), State of Florida Stewart-Marchman-Act Research funded study, “Do Special Programs Enhance Post Incarceration Adaptation?”

Course: NUR 3138- Systems of Care 1Lecture/Team Based Learning course for accelerated BSN studentsClass size: 43Course: NUR 3069- Health Assessment & CommunicationClinical/Lab course for accelerated BSN studentsClass size: 10Course: NGR 6840- Applied Statistical Analysis 1Online course for DNP studentsClass size: 29Course: NGR 6638- Health PromotionOnline course for DNP studentsClass size: 20Course: NGR 6870- Nursing Informatics and Information ManagementOnline course for DNP studentsClass size: 150Course: NGR 6840- Applied Statistical Analysis 1Accelerated online course for DNP and PhD students Class size: 132Course: NGR 6101- Theory and Research for Advanced Nursing PracticeAccelerated online course for BSN and DNP studentsClass size: 96

Project title: Problem Recognition in Alcohol Use Disorder: Self-Schemas as the Cognitive Foundations

University of Michigan, School of Nursing, Ann Arbor, MINIH-funded study “Cognitive Training to Improve Memory in Heart Failure (MEMOIR-2)”MCubed Interdisciplinary Research Seed GrantUniversity of Michigan IRB No. HUM00072039University of Michigan, School of Nursing, Ann Arbor, MI“Hillman Scholars Program in Nursing Innovation“Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation, Effectiveness and Implementation Science for Health Promotion and Chronic Illness Care in Vulnerable PopulationsUniversity of Michigan, School of Nursing, Ann Arbor, MINIH-funded study “Creando Posibilidades” (creating possibilities)NIH/NINR Grant No. 1R01NR009691-01A2University of Michigan IRB No. HUM00010404

University of Michigan, School of Nursing, Ann Arbor, MICourse: NURS 317- Evidence Based PracticeAccelerated course for second career BSN studentsClass size: 72 studentsCourse: Innovation in Nursing ResearchA prestigious program to support a new innovative model for PhD education in nursing. Students are enrolled as Hillman Scholars while in their junior year of the BSN program. Upon completion of the BSN program they transition into the rigorous three year PhD programClass size: 14

Dissertation Title: "Problem Recognition within Alcohol Use Disorder: Self-Schemas as the Cognitive Foundations"Research concentration: Bio-behavior with a focus on neuro-psychology, self-concept, memory and addictions

University of Michigan, School of Nursing, Ann Arbor, MINIH-funded study “Creando Posibilidades” (creating possibilities)NIH/NINR Grant No. 1R01NR009691-01A2University of Michigan IRB No. HUM00010404

University of Michigan, School of Nursing, Ann Arbor, MINIH-funded study “Creando Posibilidades” (creating possibilities)NIH/NINR Grant No. 1R01NR009691-01A2University of Michigan IRB No. HUM00010404

•Duties included coordinating patient care in a 102 bed long-term care and rehabilitation center•Overseeing the activities of licensed care givers including RN’s, LPN’s, and CNA’s •Providing routine nursing and emergency care for residents, as well as rehabilitation services•Working closely with residents and family members to create and implement effective care plans

•Duties included knowledgeably performing dermatologic education and consultations for clients and staff•Performing cutting edge cosmetic procedures with the use of lasers, Intense Pulse Light, chemical peels, and injectables•Designing and implementing creative marketing plans and campaigns, including web site design and construction, brochure creation and publication, and designing magazine and radio advertisements

• Performed efficiently in the capacity of Charge Nurse for a 143 bed long term care facility• Oversaw and ensured quality client care through coordinating and supervising unit staff, consisting of Personal Support Workers, Nurses Aides, Nursing students, Physiotherapy staff, and Dietary aides• Provided comprehensive primary and emergency care to clients, as well as performing nursing skills in accordance with the standards of nursing practice• Safely and efficiently administered routine medications to 30 residents four times daily• Thoroughly and accurately documented resident assessments, care, and progress utilizing a fully computerized documentation system• Conducted and facilitated interdisciplinary care conferences involving residents, family members, and healthcare professionals to ensure optimum client care and satisfaction• Effectively revised resident care plans to adjust to ever changing personal and healthcare needs• Participated in the formulation and review of company policies and procedures, job routines, employee performance appraisals, and facility goals and objectives

• Co-ordinated, planned, and implemented quality care for clients with a variety of healthcare needs• Assessed and maintained client status, and was responsible for reporting and effectively acting upon changes in client status• Acted as a client resource, providing teaching, instruction and guidance as needed