Faculty

Margaret D. Lacey, PhD, RN, AOCN

Professor and Executive Director Immaculata University/ Brandywine School of Nursing Transition Team

Appointments

* National League for Nursing * Pennsylvania League for Nursing * Southeastern Pennsylvania League for Nursing * Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) * Advanced Nursing Research Special Interest Group of Oncology Nursing Society * Spiritual Care Special Interest Group of Oncology Nursing Society * Sigma Theta Tau - Eta Beta & Delta Tau Chapters * Widener University School of Nursing Alumni Association * American Association of University Professors Review Boards * 2003-present: Board of Review of the Oncology Nursing Forum Read More

Publications

Publications * Cantwell, R., Hoban, M., Lacey, M., & McLaughlin, E. (1989). Survey of Current Hospital Preceptorship Programs in the Greater Philadelphia Area. Journal of Nursing Staff Development. * Lacey, M. (1996). An Examination of the Dispositions Toward Critical Thinking and Critical Thinking Ability of Associate Degree and Baccalaureate Nursing Students and Faculty. (Doctoral Dissertation, Temple University). (University Microfilms No. 9632064)Read More

Research

Practice Interests * Oncology Nursing – specifically Breast and Gynecological Cancers * Nursing Education Educational Interests * Oncology Nursing * Nursing Leadership and Management * Nursing Research * Health Promotion and Health Education * Nursing Professionalism Research Interests * Decision-making process of Cancer patients * Critical Thinking * Nursing education models

Education

* PhD, Temple University * MSN, Widener University * BSN, Gwynedd-Mercy College * Diploma, Fitzgerald-Mercy Hospital School of Nursing * Certification in Advanced Oncology Nursing

Janice Cranmer, Ed.D., RN

Associate Professor, Nursing Department

Appointments

* Sigma Theta Tau * PHENSA

Publications

* Professionalism in Nursing, results of a pilot study, presented at the Nursing Honor Society induction 2001.

Research

Practice Interests * Nursing education, specifically adult education and new pedagogies. Educational Interests * Qualitative Nursing Research Research Interests * Nursing education * Development of professionalism in nursing

Education

* EdD, Temple University * MSN, University of Pennsylvania * BS, Temple University

Jane Hsiao-Chen Tang, PhD, RN

Assistant Professor and MSN Coordinator

Biography

Practice Interests

Oncology Nursing
Geriatric Nursing
 

Educational Interests

Evidence-Based Practice
Culturally Competent Care
Gerontological Nursing
Nursing Administration
 

Current Funding

PI: Development of Evidence-Based Practice Guideline: Retention Strategies for Experienced Nurses. (Funded by Immaculata University NIH mini-grant)

Publications

Representative publications: Tang, J.H-C. (2008). Impact of work-family policies on job satisfaction and intent to stay: A model testing. Midwest Nursing Research Society 2008 Annual Research Conference. Proceedings, 114-115 Tang, J.H-C. (2008). The relationship of work-family policies to job satisfaction. Eastern Nursing Research Society 20th Annual Scientific Sessions. Proceedings, 41 Titler, M.G., & Tang, J,H-C. (2007). Evidence-based Practice. In A.D.Linton & H.W. Lach (Eds.), Matteson & McConnell’s gerontological nursing: Concepts and practice, (3rd ed., pp. 93-121). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby Park, M., & Tang, J.H-C. (2007). Changing the practice of physical restraint use in acute care. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 33(2), 9-16 Tang, J.H-C. (2006). Nausea: A nursing diagnosis validation study. International Journal of Nurisng Terminologies and Clasifications, 17(1), 57 Park, M., Tang, J.H-C., & Ledford, L.J. (2005). Evidence-based protocol: Changing the practice of physical restraint use in acute care. In M.G. Titler (Series Ed.), Series on evidence-based practice for older adults. Iowa City, IA: The University of Iowa College of Nursing Gerontological Nursing Interventions Research Center, Research Translation and Dissemination Core. Tang, J.H-C. (2005). Hospital staff nurses' perceptions of family responsive workplace policies: Relationship to job satisfaction and intent to stay. Midwest Nursing Research Society 2005 Annual Research Conference. Proceedings, 95-96 Tang, J.H-C. (2003). Nausea. NANDA nursing diagnoses: Definition and classification 2003-2004. Philadelphia, PA: NANDA International Tang, J.H-C., & Titler, M.G. (2003). Evidence-based practice residency program in Gerontological nursing. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 29(11), 9-14 Tang, J.H-C. (2003). Evidence-based protocol: Nurse retention. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 29(3), 5-14 Tang, J.H-C. (2002). Strategies to retain expert nursing staff: An evidence-based protocol for nurse managers. Midwest Nursing Research Society 2002 Annual Research Conference Proceedings, 132 Tang, J.H-C. (2002). Evidence-based protocol: Nurse retention. In M.G. Titler (Series Ed.), Series on evidence-based practice for older adults. Iowa City, IA: The University of Iowa College of Nursing Gerontological Nursing Interventions Research Center, Research Dissemination Core. Tang, J.H-C., & Craft-Rosenberg, M. J. (2000). Nausea management. In J. C. McCloskey & G. M. Bulechek (Eds.). Nursing intervention classification. (3rd ed.). St. Louis: Mosby

Research

Job Satisfaction Nurse Retention and Turnover Work-Family Research Internet Research

Education

PhD, University of Iowa MSN, University of Iowa BSN, Midland Lutheran College Diploma, National Taipei College of Nursing

Marguerite Stahley Ambrose, PhD, APRN, BC

Associate Professor

Biography

Practice Interests

  • Trauma Nursing
  • End of Life Care
  • Hospice Nursing

Educational Interests

  • Professional Nursing Issues
  • Health Policy
  • Alternative and Complimentary Treatment Modalities
  • Cultural Issues and Health Care
  • Nursing History

Appointments

* Sigma Theta Tau * American Nurses Association * Pennsylvania Nurses Association

Publications

* Ambrose, M. S. (In Press). "Nursing Fundamentals. In Nursing Procedures," Lippincott, Williams, Wilkins, Philadelphia. * Ambrose, M. S. (2002). "Understanding the Value of Nursing Documentation," NSO Risk Advisor. Volume 11, No. 1. pg 1 - 2. Read More

Research

* RN-BSN Education * Classroom Teaching Effectiveness * Case Study Research Methodology

Education

* DNSc, Widener University * MSN, La Salle University * BSN, La Salle University * APRN in Medical Surgical Nursing

Kathleen A. Clark, RN, MSN, PMHCNS-BC

Assistant Professor

Appointments

American Psychiatric Nurses Association, National League for Nursing

Publications

“Surviving the current complex health system: Teaching nursing students resiliency and to “outwit, outplay and outlast in nursing”- Poster Presentation: National League for Nursing Summit: Philadelphia, PA Sept 24-25, 2009; DeRanieri, J.T. & Clark, K. (In Press). Workplace Violence: What should happen after it happens? Health Policy Newsletter: Department of Health Policy Jefferson Medical College, 2009; “Making Interdisciplinary Learning Work: Rising to the Challenge of Collaborative Practice for nursing and medical Students”, National League for Nursing Conference,Phoenix, AZ, Sept 26-29, 2007; “Innovative approaches to generational instruction- Welcoming the Nexters via the Hybrid” Poster Presentation: National League for Nursing Conference, Phoenix, Arizona Sept 26-29, 2007, Read more...

Research

- Workplace Violence - Resiliency

Education

Walden University, Baltimore MD PhD,©,Health Promotion and Education University of Pennsylvania,Philadelphia,PA MSN, Adult Mental Health, 1999 Seton Hall University, South Orange, N.J. BSN, 1989

Sister Agnes Marie Cummings, IHM, MSN, RN

Nursing Instructor

Biography

Practice Interests
• Neuroscience Nursing
• Clinical Simulation in Baccalaureate Nursing
• ESL for Foreign-trained Nurses with Limited English Proficiency
Educational Interests
• Health Care Reform
• Health Policy
• Clinical Aromatherapy
• Research Nursing – Clinical Trials
 
Certifications
• BLS
• ACLS
• ATLS
• NIH Stroke Scale
 

S. Paula Jameson, IHM, RN, PhD(candidate), GNP-BC, CNE

Instructor

Biography

Practice Interests

  • Gerontological Nursing
  • End-of-Life Care
  • Advanced Practice
  • Pain Management
  • Parish Nursing

Educational Interests

  • Fundamentals of Nursing
  • Health Assessment
  • Gerontological Nursing
  • End-of-Life Care

Research Interests

  • Student Success
  • Hardiness and Baccalaureate Nursing Students
  • Health Promotion Among Elders

Education

Board Certified, Gerontological Nurse Practitioner MSN, Neumann College BSN, Neumann College Diploma, The Bryn Mawr Hospital School of Nursing AB, Immaculata College

Jean McAleer Klein, PhD, APRN, BC

Associate Professor

Appointments

* International Society of Psychiatric Nurses (ISPN) * American Burn Association * Sigma Theta Tau * Immaculata University Nursing Honor Society

Publications

Publications * Klein, J. (2001). Psychosocial aspects of burns. Nursing Spectrum, 10 (7PA), p.6. * Klein, J. (2000). The relationships among anxiety, self-concept, the impostor phenomenon, and generic baccalaureate nursing students' perceptions of competency. UMI. Presentations * "Effects of Relaxation and Visual Imagery Techniques on Burn Patients" 6/2004, Buffalo, NY Read More

Research

Practice Interests * Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing * Psychosocial Aspects of Hospitalized Patients Educational Interests * Adult learning theories * Quantitative Research Research Interests * Patterson, B. & Klein J. (Present). “Evidence-Based Teaching Practices". * Klein, J., & Hoffmann, C. (2002). Effects of relaxation and visual imagery techniques on the metabolism of burn patients. Data collection completed. * Hoffmann, C. & Klein, J. (2001). Gender & pre-albumin: Predictors of burn mortality. Data analysis completed. Read More Theory Interests * Roy Adaptation Theory

Education

* PhD, Widener University * MSN, University of Pennsylvania * BSN, University of Pennsylvania * Diploma, Fitzgerald Mercy Hospital School of Nursing

Kathleen Byrnes Lawler, EdD, MSN, CRNP, RN

Assistant Professor

Appointments

* American Association of University Professors * American Association of Nurse Practitioners * Clinician and Health Educator, Bryn Mawr College Health Center * Staff Nurse, Mercy Suburban Hospital * Sigma Theta Tau International Honore Society of Nursing; Vice President, Delta Tau Chapter-at-large * Southeastern Pennsylvania Council for Higher Education Service-learning Coordinators * American Red Cross Disaster Health Services

Publications

*Service-learning and the Development of Professional Values in Adult Undergraduates, Widener University Doctoral Dissertation, 2008. Presentations *Service-learning as a teaching/learning strategy with adult students, Widener University Research Symposuim, 2008 *Globalization and Nursing Education, Southeastern Pennsylvania Consortuium for Higher Education, 2005. *Online Portfolio Development, Nationla League for Nursing, Nursing Education Summit, Sna Antonio, TX, 2004. *

Research

Practice & Research Interests * Service-learning * Environmental Health * Health Promotion * Community Health * Student Health * Women’s Health

Education

* EdD, Widener University * Post Masters Certification, Adult Health Nurse Practitioner, Temple University * MSN, Maternal-infant Nursing Temple University * BS, St. Joseph’s University

Gail A. Lehner, MSN, PMHCNS-BC, AHN-BC

Assistant Professor

Biography

Practice Interests

Clinical Nurse Specialist in private practice.
Psychotherapy and consultation provided within a holistic model of care.
Complimentary and alternative modalities integrated into clinical practice and teaching. Reiki Master
 

Educational Interests

Adult learning theory in accelerated delivery of education; Curriculum development integrating spirituality into nursing practice; Holistic nursing practice and research
 

Education

MSN, Neumann College BSN, Villanova University Diploma, Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital School of Nursing

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