College of Health & Human Sciences

Presentations 

De Nardo, T., Minton, E. (Presenter & Author), 2024 World Congress on Stuttering and Cluttering, “Drug-Induced Stuttering: Therapy Beyond Fluency-Shaping.”

Presentations 

Elliott, G. M. C. (Presenter & Author), Kelleher, K. M. (Author Only), Staff Skills Blitz, “Safe Swallowing Strategies,” Givens Estates, Givens Estates, Asheville, NC.

Kelleher, K. M. (Author Only), Obermeyer, J. (Author Only), Crutchley, S. (Presenter & Author), Odom, K. M. (Presenter & Author), Silverman, M. (Presenter & Author), American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, “Perspectives on Mental Health: What Do People With Aphasia and Their Care-Partners Know About Access?,” American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Seattle, WA.

Presentations 

Portia, C. (Presenter & Author), Moser, D. (Presenter & Author), Odom, K. M. (Presenter & Author), American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, “Elevating Wellness in Aphasia Care: Best Practice Recommendations,” American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Seattle, WA.

Kelleher, K. M. (Author Only), Obermeyer, J. (Author Only), Crutchley, S. (Presenter & Author), Odom, K. M. (Presenter & Author), Silverman, M. (Presenter & Author), American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, “Perspectives on Mental Health: What Do People With Aphasia and Their Care-Partners Know About Access?,” American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Seattle, WA.

Publications 

Price, Johanna, et al. Interprofessional Education on Autism and Intellectual Disabilities: Program Description and Initial Evaluation. School Psychology, Sep. 2023, doi:https://doi.org/10.1037/spq0000570. 

Publications 

Price, Johanna R, et al. Examining Gender Effects in Autistic Written Language Skills: A Small Sample Exploratory Study. Autism and Developmental Language Impairments, Jan. 2024, https://doi.org/10.1177/23969415241227071.

Presentations 

Hyatt, A. W., APTA CSM, “Effect of focus of attention on affected lower extremity use during sit to stand post stroke,” San Diego, CA. 

Hyatt, A. W., APTA CSM, “Reliability and Validity of Body Align Pro During a Seated Lateral Weight Shifting Task,” San Antonio, TX. 

Hyatt, A. W., APTA CSM, “The effect of focus of attention on seated weight shifting in individual post acute stroke,” Virtual, NC. 

Hyatt, A. W., APTA CSM, “Shift Your Learning: Does Focus of Attention Strategies Impact Motor Learning in Adults Post Acute Stroke?,” Denver, CO.

Presentations 

Adams, E. C., Gravidas at Risk, “Gravid Eating Disorders: Anorexia, Buliema and Binging,” Northwest AHEC, Crown Plaza, Hickory, NC.

Publications 

Alemu, Brook, and Beth Young. Opioid Use Disorder Among Hospitalized Adults in North Carolina: Analysis from the 2000–2020 NC State Inpatient Database. Southern Medical Journal, May 2024.

Alemu, Brook, and Beth Young. Substance Use Disorders Among Adolescents in the United States: 2000- 2019. Southern Medical Journal, Jan. 2024.

Olayinka, Olaniyi, and Brook Alemu. “Climate Change, Mental Health, and Substance Use—USA.” Book: Climate Change and Human, Nova Science Publisher, 2024. 

Presentations 

Braithwaite, S. S. (Presenter & Author), Barcinas, S. J. (Presenter & Author), AAACE 2024 Conference, “Connecting professional identity, education, workplace learning and policy: A health professions paramedic case study,” American Association for Adult and Continuing Education, Conference, Reno, NV.

Braithwaite, S. S., NC Association of EMS Administrators and Educators Winter Symposium, “The Impact of Paramedic Ethical Decision-Making,” NC Association of EMS Administrators and Educators, Conference, Asheville, NC.

Publications 

Norgulen, Mary, et al. La Crosse Virus Vector Resting Behaviors – Field Studies with Prokopak and Resting Shelter Collections Provide Low Yield. no. (3), Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association, Sep. 2024, pp. 141–44, doi:10.2987/23-7161.

Davis, Joe, et al. Endemic La Crosse Virus Neuroinvasive Disease in North Carolina Residents: 2000-2020. no. 4, NC Medical Journal, Jun. 2024, pp. 289–95, doi:10.18043/001c.118585.

Day, Corey, et al. Persistent Spatial Clustering and Predictors of Pediatric La Crosse Virus Neuroinvasive Disease Risk in Eastern Tennessee and Western North Carolina, 2003-2020. no. 6, PLoS NTD, Jun. 2024, p. 610.1371/journal.pntd.0012186.

Publications

Sterling, Cameron, et al. Effects of Activities in Outdoor Spaces on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms. Edited by Paige C Dagenhard-Trainer, American Therapeutic Recreation Association, Apr. 2024.

Liston, Cameron, et al. The Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Stimulant Use Disorder Augmented by Mindfulness. American Therapeutic Recreation Association, Apr. 2024.

Briggs, Lauren, et al. Utilizing Creative and Expressive Arts with Cognitive Decline. Edited by Paige C Dagenhard-Trainer, American Therapeutic Recreation Association, Apr. 2024.

Dagenhard-Trainer, Paige C, and Jennifer L Hinton. Perceived Skill Preparation in Recreational Therapy Program: A Preliminary Case Report. no. 1, American Journal of Recreation Therapy, Mar. 2024, pp. 25–33.

Presentations 

Dagenhard, P. C., Radiant Minds: Nurturing Mental Health for All – ATRA’s Mental Health Virtual Summit 2024, “HeartMath Resilience Techniques for Personal Use and Clients,” American Therapeutic Recreation Association, Virtual.

Presentations 

Duncan, S., Southeast Regional Research Symposium, “Occupational air quality hazards for EMS providers: early steps to address this knowledge gap,” Southeastern States Occupational Network, Hyatt Regency Lexington, Lexington, KY.

Duncan, S., Cawood, A., Tuttle, J., Putnam, R., Conference for Advancing the Participatory Sciences, “Organizing Facilitated Poster Discussion Sessions: Their inspiration, planning, and implementation at the C*Sci2023 conference,” Association for Advancing Participatory Sciences, Virtual. 

Publications 

Dysart, A., North Carolina Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Educational Meeting, “Flourishing and Integrative Health Practices for Registered Dietitians,” North Carolina Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Publications 

Hall, Kim. Evaluation of Nantahala Lake Water Quality, Quarterly Report – November 2024. 2024.

Hall, Kim. Annual Report Evaluation of Nantahala Lake Water Quality 2023-24. 2024.

Hall, Kim. Evaluation of Nantahala Lake Water Quality, Quarterly Report – August 2024. 2024.

Hall, Kim. Evaluation of Nantahala Lake Water Quality, Quarterly Report – May 2024. 2024.

Hall, Kim. Evaluation of Nantahala Lake Water Quality, Quarterly Report – February 2024. 2024.

Presentations

Hall, K., Friends of Nantahala Lake Board Meeting, “Nantahala Lake Water Clarity Results, Trends, and Takeaways,” Friends of Nantahala Lake, Virtual.

Mitchell, L. (Presenter & Author), Michelle, M. (Panelist), Brown, G. (Panelist), Hall, K. (Panelist), Elgethun, K. (Panelist), Hilton, D. (Panelist), Newman, L. (Panelist), Quinn, M. (Panelist), Sabty, R. (Panelist), Busch Isaksen, T. (Panelist), National Environmental Health Association Annual Educational Conference, “Why Accredited EHAC Programs and Their Graduates are Essential to Effective Growth of the Environmental Public Health Workforce,” National Environmental Health Association, Pittsburgh, PA.

Hall, K., National Environmental Health Association Annual Educational Conference, “Help Wanted: A case study in developing quality undergraduate internship experiences that create pathways to practice in support of environmental health workforce needs,” National Environmental Health Association, Pittsburgh, PA.

Riouff, G. (Presenter & Author), Hall, K. (Author Only), National Environmental Health Association Annual Educational Conference, “Leveling the Playing Field through Pedagogical Practice: A Case Study in Classroom Inclusivity and Equity to Better Equip Students to Serve Communities in Practice,” National Environmental Health Association, Pittsburgh, PA.

Hall, K., Friends of Nantahala Lake Board Meeting, “Nantahala Lake Water Quality Sampling: 4-year Results, Trends, and Recommendations,” Friends of Nantahala Lake, Virtual.

Publications

Hallyburton, Ann. “Colorectal Cancer.” NC Health Info, 2024, www.nchealthinfo.org/health-topics/colorectal-cancer.

Hallyburton, Ann. “Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.” NC Health Info, 2024, https://www.nchealthinfo.org/health-topics/obsessive-compulsive-disorder.

Saunders, Rebecca, et al. Developing Inclusive Language and Image Guidance for LibGuides: A Case Study. The Reference Librarian, Jul. 2024, pp. 1–15, doi:https://doi.org/10.1080/02763877.2024.2378686.

Hallyburton, Ann, et al. More Than a Mask: Possible Relationships Between Lifting of COVID-19 Mask Requirements and Depression Symptoms Experienced by US Adults with Disabilities. no. 3, Disability and Health Journal, Jul. 2024, pp. 1–8, doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2024.101611.

Presentations 

Hallyburton, A. (Presenter & Author), Hinton, J. L. (Presenter & Author), DegreePlus Event, “Assistance Animal Research Collaborations,” Hunter Library, Virtual.

Presentations 

Hallyburton, C. L., UNC System-Wide CURES Summit, “The Trifecta of Traditional Undergraduate Research, Course-Based Undergraduate Research, and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning,” UNC-G, Greensboro, NC.

Hallyburton, C. L. (Presenter & Author), WCU Research and Scholarship Conference: 3-Minute Research Competition, “The Trifecta of Traditional Undergraduate Research, Course-Based Undergraduate Research, and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning,” Western Carolina University.

Publications 

Dagenhard-Trainer, Paige C, and Jennifer L Hinton. Perceived Skill Preparation in Recreational Therapy Program: A Preliminary Case Report. no. 1, American Journal of Recreation Therapy, Mar. 2024, pp. 25–33.

Presentations 

Hinton, J. L., Richard, A. (Presenter & Author), Burnham, C. (Presenter & Author), Allsop, J. (Author Only), D’Eloia, M. (Presenter & Author), Passmore, T. (Presenter Only), American Therapeutic Recreation Association Annual Conference, “Maintaining a strong foundation for the profession: The roles of TR Organizations.,” American Therapeutic Recreation Association, Kansas City, MO.

Hallyburton, A. (Presenter & Author), Hinton, J. L. (Presenter & Author), DegreePlus Event, “Assistance Animal Research Collaborations,” Hunter Library, Virtual.

Hinton, J. L., Student and Professional Issues Forum, “The ABCs of student well-being: Anxiety, belonging, and compassion fatigue.,” North Carolina Recreational Therapy Association, University of North Carolina – Wilmington, Wilimington, NC.

Publications

Johnson, Steven Lloyd. The Stethoscope: Evolution to Execution. Clarion Events North America Inc., Oct. 2024, https://www.jems.com/ems-operations/the-stethoscope-evolution-to-execution/.

Presentations 

Pincura, K. (Presenter & Author), The American Association of University Women-WCU Branch Fall 2021 Speaker Series: Policy Channels of the Opioid Epidemic, “Policy Channels of the Opioid Epidemic,” The American Association of University Women-WCU branch, Presentation was held via Zoom, Cullowhee, NC. 

Presentations

Riouff, G. (Presenter & Author), Hall, K. (Author Only), National Environmental Health Association Annual Educational Conference, “Leveling the Playing Field through Pedagogical Practice: A Case Study in Classroom Inclusivity and Equity to Better Equip Students to Serve Communities in Practice,” National Environmental Health Association, Pittsburgh, PA.

Publications 

Snyder, Melissa Marty, et al. Standardized Patient Encounter to Enhance Care to LGBTQIA+ Patients.. 3rd ed., vol. 19, Athletic Training Education Journal, Jul. 2024, pp. 150–57, doi:10.4085/1947-380X-23-010.

Presentations

Snyder, M. M., Virtual National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting, “Leadership and Coalition Building in Diverse Communities,” Virtual.

Snyder, M. M., Thrasher, A. B., National Athletic Trainers’ Association 75th Clinical Symposia and AT Expo, “Empowering educators: Sharing your educational techniques,” National Athletic Trainers’ Association, New Orleans, LA.

Snyder, M. M., National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting, “Leadership and Coalition Building in Diverse Communities,” New Orleans, LA.

Thrasher, A. B., Snyder, M. M., Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Symposium and Business Meeting, “It’s not about you, but you can improve: Navigating difficult conversations.,” Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers’ Association, Virginia Beach, VA.

Presentations 

Thomas, M. S. (Presenter & Author), Sigma Xi Science Café, Western Carolina University chapter, “The role of eggs in a plant-based diet,” Sigma Xi (The Scientific Research Honor Society, www.sigmaxi.org), Innovation Cafe, Cullowhee, NC. 

Thomas, M. S., College of Agriculture Health and Natural resources-Research Forum, “Intake of 3 eggs/Day or equivalent amount of choline as supplement for 4 weeks increases plasma choline without changing plasma TMAO or microbiota diversity in participants with metabolic syndrome,” University of Connecticut, Storrs Mansfield, CT. 

Thomas, M. S. (Presenter & Author), College of Agriculture Health and Natural resources-Research Forum, “The role of eggs in plant-based diets,” University of Connecticut, Storrs Mansfield, CT. 

Thomas, M., The 2nd International Electronic Conference on Nutrients, “Effects of a Plant-Based diet with whole eggs or egg substitute on parameters of metabolic syndrome, plasma choline and TMAO concentrations,” Online access, Storrs Mansfield, CT. 

Thomas, M. S., ASN Nutrition, “Telomerase Activator 65 (TA-65) favorably affects Parameters of Metabolic Syndrome. A Pilot Study,” American Society for Nutrition, Boston, MA.

Publications 

Calvert, Kimberly, et al. Immersive Clinical Education Experiences in Athletic Training: A Report from the NATA Professional Education Committee.. no. 4, Athletic Training Education Journal, Oct. 2024, pp. 237–44.

Odai, Michelle L, and Ashley Brooke Thrasher. In Appreciation of Our Preceptors: How to Be an Effective Preceptor and Support Those Who Fill This Important Role. NATA News, Jul. 2024, pp. 18–19.

Thrasher, Ashley Brooke, et al. Multi-stakeholder Perceptions of Organizational Aspects Affecting Transition to Practice for Newly Credentialed Athletic Trainers. no. 2, Athletic Training Education Journal, Apr. 2024, pp. 108–23.

Bowman, Thomas G, et al. Multi-stakeholder Perceptions of Young Professionals’ Integration During Role Transition. no. 1, Journal of Athletic Training, Jan. 2024, pp. 99–110.

Presentations 

Thrasher, A. B., Virtual Athletic Training Educators’ Conference, “Advocacy 101: A scaffolded model to teach professional advocacy,” National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Virtual.

Snyder, M. M., Thrasher, A. B., National Athletic Trainers’ Association 75th Clinical Symposia and AT Expo, “Empowering educators: Sharing your educational techniques,” National Athletic Trainers’ Association, New Orleans, LA.

Thrasher, A. B., Snyder, M. M., Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Symposium and Business Meeting, “It’s not about you, but you can improve: Navigating difficult conversations.,” Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers’ Association, Virginia Beach, VA.

Presentations 

Torrence, C., Witrick, B. (Author Only), Rennert, L. (Author Only), Academy Health Annual Meeting, “A Comprehensive Description of Emergency Department Use Among People Living with Alzheimer’s Disease,” Academy Health, Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD.

Torrence, C., Witrick, B. (Author Only), Rennert, L. (Author Only), Southern Gerontological Society Annual Meeting, “The influence of a caregiver’s social support on nursing home placement of Alzheimer’s patients: A case-control study,” Southern Gerontological Society, Hyatt Regency, Greenville, SC.

Publications 

Landry, M J, et al. Communicating Nutrition and Dietetics Research: A Crucial Step to Advancing Evidence-Based Practice. no. 12, Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Dec. 2024, pp. 1668–78, doi:10.1016/j.jand.2024.09.004.

Presentations 

Wilson, E. A., NC EMS Expo, “Are We Doing Enough to Protect Our Clinical Students,” North Carolina Office of EMS, Koury Convention Center, Greensboro, NC.

Presentations 

Zimmerman, E. P. (Presenter & Author), Wade, J. (Presenter & Author), Williams, W. (Presenter & Author), DeVaul, D. (Presenter & Author), Dickson-Clayton, J. (Presenter & Author), Whitfield, J. (Presenter & Author), 2024 Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions Conference, “Minority Serving Institution Composition of ASAHP: Current and Future Opportunities for Inclusion,” ASAHP, Atlanta, GA.

Wade, J. (Presenter & Author), Williams, W. (Presenter & Author), DeVaul, D. (Presenter & Author), Dickson-Clayton, J. (Presenter & Author), Whitfield, J. (Presenter & Author), Zimmerman, E. P. (Presenter & Author), 2024 Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions Conference, “Utilizing and Navigating JEDI Committees – Tackling Diversity via Skill-Based SubCommittees.,” ASAHP, Atlanta, GA.

Zimmerman, E. P. (Presenter & Author), Hachadurian, C. (Presenter & Author), Summer Institute for Teaching & Learning, “A Holistic View of Health Science Careers: A Collaboration between CCPD and Health Sciences,” Western Carolina University, Sylva, United States.

Presentations 

Bandell, J. (Presenter & Author), Trombley, A. (Presenter & Author), 2024 Nurse Practitioner Spring Symposium, “Health Disparities and Substance Use Disorders: The Role of Primary Care and Integrative Services,” North Carolina Nursing Association, OMNI GROVE PARK INN, ASHEVILLE, NC.

Bandell, J., Optimizing Nurse Care Coordinators in Hepatitis C Treatment Webinar, “Building Effective Hepatitis C Treatment Programs,” National Nurse- Led Care Consortium, Webinar. 

Presentations 

Countess, K. H. (Author Only), New Employee Mentoring – ongoing – Canvas Homepage, “WCU – New Employee: Challenging Situations,” WCU – SON, Virtual – Canvas Homepage. 

Publications 

Aiken, Kristy, et al. Osteomyeltiits: How to Recognize, Diagnose and Treat.. Journal for Nurse Practitioners, https://www.npjournal.org/.

Noonan, Devon, et al. Randomized Controlled Trial of a Text-Based Smokeless Tobacco Cessation Intervention for Rural and Medically Underserved Communities. no. 1, Nicotine and Tobacco Research, Dec. 2024, pp. 132–42, doi:10.1093/ntr/ntae182.

Presentations 

Messer, A. W. (Presenter & Author), Da Costa, M. D. (Presenter & Author), Summer Institute for Teaching and Learning, “Igniting Success: Kindling the Potential of Gen Z Students in Higher Education​,” WCU, WCU, Cullowhee, NC, United States.

Publications

Durbin, Terri, and Brett Thomas Morgan. Education News: Educating the Next Generation of CRNAs. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiologists Journal, Nov. 2024, https://mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?m=23204&l=1.

Presentations 

Durbin, T. (Presenter & Author), Kretz-Notelle, T. (Presenter & Author), Assembly of Didactic and Clinical Educators, “I Wish I Had Known…Lessons Learned on the Faculty Journey,” American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, Marriott Orlando World Center, Orlando, FL.

Publications

Elliott, Gail Marie Councell. First-Time Mothers’ Invisible Presence Using Social Networking Sites. no. 6, MCN, The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing, Nov. 2022, p. 318–26, doi:https://doi.org/10.1097/NMC.0000000000000861.

Presentations 

Elliott, G. M. C. (Presenter & Author), Knowlton, M. C. (Presenter & Author), Innovation with ELNEC Education [Webinar]. Advancing Palliative Care Education: Innovative Strategies in Undergraduate Programs., “End of Life + Beginning of Clinical =Better Together,” ELNEC, AACN.

Elliott, G. M. C. (Presenter & Author), Kelleher, K. M. (Author Only), Staff Skills Blitz, “Safe Swallowing Strategies,” Givens Estates, Givens Estates, Asheville, NC.

Knowlton, M. C. (Presenter & Author), Elliott, G. M. C. (Presenter & Author), ELNEC; Faculty Development and Leadership in Palliative Care Workshop: For Undergraduate and Graduate Faculty, “End of Life + Beginning of Clinical = Better Together ,” AACN, University of Portland, Portland, OR.

Elliott, G. M. C., Legislative Webinar, “Advocacy SBAR,” AWHONN, Zoom.

Publications

Aiken, Kristy, et al. Osteomyeltiits: How to Recognize, Diagnose and Treat.. Journal for Nurse Practitioners, https://www.npjournal.org/.

Presentations 

Hewer, I., North Carolina Association of Nurse Anesthetists District 3-4 Meeting, “The Anesthesia Care Team: Who does what?,” North Carolina Association of Nurse Anesthetists, Asheville, NC.

Hewer, I., Louisiana Association of Nurse Anesthetists State Meeting, “Central lines in anesthesia: choices, techniques, pitfalls” / “Echocardiography 101: Basic views & things to look for,” Louisiana Association of Nurse Anesthetists, New Orleans, LA.

Hewer, I., North Carolina Association of Nurse Anesthetists, Annual Meeting, “The Anesthesia Care Team in 2022,” North Carolina Association of Nurse Anesthetists, Wilmington, NC.

Hewer, I., DeSarro, A. (Presenter Only), North Carolina Association of Nurse Anesthetists District 3-4 Meeting, “GME Funding and anesthesia practice: what you need to know,” North Carolina Association of Nurse Anesthetists, VIRTUAL.

Hewer, I., North Carolina Association of Nurse Anesthetists State Meeting, “Health care economics 101: why you should care,” North Carolina Association of Nurse Anesthetists, Asheville, NC.

Presentations 

Hudgins-Graham, B. N. (Author Only), World Nursing Science Conference, “Graduating Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Students: Satisfied, Fatigued, or Stressed?,” Virtual, Orlando, FL. 

Hudgins-Graham, B. N. (Author Only), International Nursing Science Conference, “Graduating Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Students: Satisfied, Fatigued, or Stressed?,” Virtual, London, United Kingdom. 

Presentations

Elliott, G. M. C. (Presenter & Author), Knowlton, M. C. (Presenter & Author), Innovation with ELNEC Education [Webinar]. Advancing Palliative Care Education: Innovative Strategies in Undergraduate Programs., “End of Life + Beginning of Clinical =Better Together,” ELNEC, AACN.

Knowlton, M. C. (Presenter & Author), Elliott, G. M. C. (Presenter & Author), ELNEC; Faculty Development and Leadership in Palliative Care Workshop: For Undergraduate and Graduate Faculty, “End of Life + Beginning of Clinical = Better Together ,” AACN, University of Portland, Portland, OR.

Presentations

Durbin, T. (Presenter & Author), Kretz-Notelle, T. (Presenter & Author), Assembly of Didactic and Clinical Educators, “I Wish I Had Known…Lessons Learned on the Faculty Journey,” American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, Marriott Orlando World Center, Orlando, FL.

Presentations 

Putnam, A. W. (Chair), Allen, L. (Presenter & Author), Laney, C. W. (Co-Chair), Graduate Research Symposium, “Incivility in Nursing: An Integrative Literature Review,” WCU, Ramsey Center, Cullowhee, NC, United States.

Laney, C. W., Faculty Meeting School of Nursing, “Organizational Readiness for the Integration of a Web-based Referral Platform ti Improve Community Resource Connections and Health Outcomes.,” Western Carolina University, Conference Room, Cullowhee, NC, United States.

Laney, C. W. (Author Only), Graduate Research Symposium, “Organizational Readiness to Integrate a Web-based Referral Platform to Improve Community Connections and Health Outcomes in a Rural Health Department,” Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, United States.

Laney, C. W. (Coordinator/Organizer), Cherokee County Health Department Staff Meeting, “Organizational Readiness to Integrate a Web-based Referral Platform to Improve Community Connections and Health Outcomes in a Rural Health Department,” Cherokee County Health Department, Murphy, NC, United States.

Putnam, A. W. (Chair), Slabach, N. (Presenter & Author), Laney, C. W. (Co-Chair), Graduate Research Symposium, “Sedation in Lithotripsy: A Patient Education Initiative,” WCU, Ramsey Center, Cullowhee, NC, United States.

Putnam, A. W. (Chair), Messer, T. (Presenter & Author), Laney, C. W. (Co-Chair), Graduate Research Symposium, “The Use of Simulation in Advancing the Education of Pre-and Post-Licensure Nurses: A Comprehensive Literature Review,” WCU, Ramsey Center, Cullowhee, NC.

Publications

Livsey, Kae, et al. Building and Supporting Interprofessional Teams to Support Population Health. no. 3, North Carolina Medical Journal, May 2024, pp. 184–87, doi:https://doi.org/10.18043/001c.117213.

Presentations 

Livsey, K., Witwer, S., Weiss, L., Allard, B., Start, R., 49th Annual Conference, “Town Hall: Transformative Advocacy: Leveraging a Strategic Approach to Empower and Activate Ambulatory Care Nursing Expertise to Transform Health Care,” American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing, Chicago, IL.

Livsey, K., Hook, L., Solari-Twaddell, P. Ann, Watkins, S., Switzer, T., Luther, B., Mitchell, R., Widmann, K., 49th Annual Conference, “Update on the HRSA Grant-Funded Ambulatory Care/Community Programs,” American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing, Chicago, IL.

Livsey, K., Jones, F., 49th Annual Conference, “Understanding YOUR role in Advocacy Work,” American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing, Chicago, IL.

Presentations 

Messer, A. W. (Presenter & Author), Ledford, M. (Presenter & Author), National Teaching Institute and Critical Care Exposition, “Serving those who serve: Optimizing Care for Our Nation’s Veterans,” American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Denver Conference Center, Denver, CO.

Messer, A. W. (Presenter & Author), Da Costa, M. D. (Presenter & Author), Summer Institute for Teaching and Learning, “Igniting Success: Kindling the Potential of Gen Z Students in Higher Education​,” WCU, WCU, Cullowhee, NC, United States.

Presentations 

Meyers, A. B., NCANA Annual Meeting, “Utilization of the COLDS Score as a Pediatric Risk Assessment and Clinical Decision Support Tool,” NC Association of Nurse Anesthetists, Charlotte, NC.

Publications

Durbin, Terri, and Brett Thomas Morgan. Education News: Educating the Next Generation of CRNAs. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiologists Journal, Nov. 2024, https://mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?m=23204&l=1.

Presentations 

Putnam, A. W. (Chair), Allen, L. (Presenter & Author), Laney, C. W. (Co-Chair), Graduate Research Symposium, “Incivility in Nursing: An Integrative Literature Review,” WCU, Ramsey Center, Cullowhee, NC, United States.

Putnam, A. W. (Chair), Walters, E. (Presenter & Author), Sexton, E. H. (Co-Chair), Graduate Research Symposium, “The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Transition to Practice of Registered Nurses: An Integrative Literature Review,” WCU, Ramsey Center, Cullowhee, NC.

Putnam, A. W. (Presenter & Author), Teaching and Engagement Strategies, Simulation Innovations and Practice Transitions for the Gen Z learner, “Generation Z learners: Keynote address,” NCAHEC, virtual conference.

Dickinson, R. (Presenter & Author), Putnam, A. W. (Chair), HCA Mission, “The OCAT observation was completed with no issues. I review my faculty evaluations and survey monkey evaluations each semester and make changes to the class. In addition, I engaged in a writing continuous improvement plan in the advanced nursing research and theory courses. I serve as a mentor for new faculty when asked.,” HCA Mission, Asheville, NC.

Cuthbertson, B. (Chair), WCU Graduate Research Symposium, “Clinical Simulation in Nursing Education: An Integrative Literature Review,” WCU.

Lewis, S. (Chair), WCU Graduate Research Symposium, “Educating Women on Long Acting Reversable Contraception: A Teaching Module,” WCU.

Golden, A. (Chair), WCU Graduate Research Symposium, “Nurse Burnout: An Integrative Literature Review,” WCU.

Odom, C. (Chair), WCU Graduate Symposium, “Factors Impacting Nurse Retention: An Integrative Literature Review,” WCU.

Ramsey, E. (Chair), WCU Graduate Symposium, “Remote Learning in Undergraduate Nursing Programs: An Integrative Literature Review,” WCU.

Beatty, M. (Presenter & Author), WCU Graduate Research Symposium, “Using Patient Simulation as a Teaching Strategy in Undergraduate Nursing Programs: An Integrative Literature Review,” WCU.

Goodman, P. (Presenter & Author), WCU Graduate Research Symposium, “African- American Women and Obesity: A National Epidemic,” WCU.

Bulow, N. (Presenter & Author), WCU Graduate Research Symposium, “Diabetes Education For The Primary Care Nurse: A Teaching Module,” WCU.

Dickinson, R. (Presenter & Author), WCU Graduate Research Symposium, “Goal-Directed Fluid Management: The Solution, Dilution, or Pollution?,” WCU.

Putnam, A. W. (Chair), Slabach, N. (Presenter & Author), Laney, C. W. (Co-Chair), Graduate Research Symposium, “Sedation in Lithotripsy: A Patient Education Initiative,” WCU, Ramsey Center, Cullowhee, NC, United States.

Putnam, A. W. (Chair), Messer, T. (Presenter & Author), Laney, C. W. (Co-Chair), Graduate Research Symposium, “The Use of Simulation in Advancing the Education of Pre-and Post-Licensure Nurses: A Comprehensive Literature Review,” WCU, Ramsey Center, Cullowhee, NC.

Putnam, A. W. (Presenter & Author), Knowlton, M. (Presenter & Author), SENSES, “Nursing Education Considerations with the Generation Z Student,” MAHEC, Great Wolfe Lodge, Charlotte, NC, United States.

Putnam, A. W. (Chair), Allison, H. (Presenter & Author), Graduate Research Symposium, “Compassion in Nursing: An Integrative Literature Review,” WCU, Ramsey Center, Cullowhee, NC, United States.

Putnam, A. W. (Chair), Eggers, B. (Presenter & Author), Laney, C. (Co-Chair), Graduate Research Symposium, “Education for the Oncology Nurse: An Integrative Literature Review,” WCU, Ramsey Center, Cullowhee, NC.

Putnam, A. W. (Chair), Eggers, B. (Presenter & Author), Graduate Research Symposium, “Education for the Oncology Nurse: An Integrative Literature Review,” WCU, Ramsey Center, Cullowhee, NC.

Putnam, A. W. (Chair), Day, T. (Presenter & Author), Wells, D. (Co-Chair), Graduate Research Symposium, “Learning Through Simulation: An Integrative Literature Review,” WCU, Ramsey Center, Cullowhee, NC, United States.

Putnam, A. W. (Chair), Day, T. (Chair), Graduate Research Symposium, “Learning Through Simulation: An Integrative Literature Review,” WCU, Ramsey Center, Cullowhee, NC.

Whichello, R. C. (Chair), Putnam, A. W. (Co-Chair), Harris, K. (Presenter & Author), Graduate Research Symposium, “Managing the Frontlines: Nurse Preparedness and Response,” WCU, Ramsey Center, Cullowhee, NC, United States.

Presentations 

Putnam, A. W. (Chair), Walters, E. (Presenter & Author), Sexton, E. H. (Co-Chair), Graduate Research Symposium, “The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Transition to Practice of Registered Nurses: An Integrative Literature Review,” WCU, Ramsey Center, Cullowhee, NC.

Publications

Kostas-Polston, Elizabeth A, et al. Ensuring Accountability for Consideration of Sex as a Biological Variable in Research. no. 4, Nursing Outlook, Jul. 2024, doi:10.1016/j.outlook.2024.102194.

Presentations 

Countess, K., Shea, T., Crossing Generations, “Competency -Based Education for an Aging Population,” Givens Estate, Givens Estates, Oxford Commons, Williams Center, Asheville.

Publications

Trombley, Angie, and Paul Trombley. Metabolic Acidosis, Hallucinations, and Toxidrome: An Integrative Case Study. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, Jun. 2024, doi:doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2024.105149.

Presentations 

Bandell, J. (Presenter & Author), Trombley, A. (Presenter & Author), 2024 Nurse Practitioner Spring Symposium, “Health Disparities and Substance Use Disorders: The Role of Primary Care and Integrative Services,” North Carolina Nursing Association, OMNI GROVE PARK INN ,, ASHEVILLE, NC.

Trombley, A., Donnelly, N., 2024 Annual Psych Retreat, “Social Cohesion and Shared Suffering – Developing Strategies to Reduce Youth Suicide by Learning from Pre, During, and Post Covid-19 Pandemic Suicide Data and Stories,” North Carolina Nurses Association, Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte, Concord, NC.

Convoy, S. (Presenter Only), Trombley, A. (Coordinator/Organizer), Chalmers, L. (Coordinator/Organizer), Hess, J. (Coordinator/Organizer), 2022 NCNA Hosted by Psychiatric Council, “Beyond Pizza, Doughnuts, and Burnout – A Collaborative Statewide Stress First Aid Training Initiative: Responding to The Needs and Experiences of Nurses and Other Health Care Workers In North Carolina,” NCNA, UNC Chapel Hill NC.

Trombley, A. (Presenter & Author), Donnelly, n. (Presenter & Author), 2022 NCNA Recorded Continuing Education, “Webinar: Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behavior in Community and Primary Care Psychiatric Settings,” North Carolina Nursing Association, Webinar: Recorded Continuing Education.

Convoy, S. (Presenter Only), Trombley, A. (Coordinator/Organizer), Chalmers, L. (Coordinator/Organizer), Donnelly, N. (Coordinator/Organizer), Hess, J. (Coordinator/Organizer), 2022 NCNA Hosted by Psychiatric Council, “Beyond Pizza, Doughnuts, and Burnout – A Collaborative Statewide Stress First Aid Training Initiative: Responding to The Needs and Experiences of Nurses and Other Health Care Workers In North Carolina,” NCNA, Western Carolina University – Biltmore Park, Classroom 346.

Exhibits and Performances 

Wells, D. K., “SimLa Innovations.” (March 3, 2015 – Present). 

Wells, D. K., “SimLa Regional Hospital Web Site.” (March 3, 2015 – Present). 

Presentations 

Whichello, R. C. (Chair), Putnam, A. W. (Co-Chair), Harris, K. (Presenter & Author), Graduate Research Symposium, “Managing the Frontlines: Nurse Preparedness and Response,” WCU, Ramsey Center, Cullowhee, NC, United States.

Publications 

Goins, Ruth Turner, et al. Cultural Tailoring Advance Care Planning for an American Indian Community: Make Your Wishes About You. no. 8, Ethnicity & Health, Nov. 2024, pp. 908–23.

Huebschmann, Amy, et al. Gaps and Opportunities for Measuring Equity with the Translational Sciences Benefits Model – Recommendations from the Center for American Indian and Alaska Native Diabetes Translation Research. Journal of Clinical and Translational Science, Oct. 2024, p. e206.

Nelson, Tara, et al. Medication Adherence, Determinants of Health, and A1c Levels Among American Indian Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Receiving Tribal Health Services. no. 4, The Science of Diabetes Self-Management and Care, Aug. 2024, pp. 275–86.

Publications 

Harless, Jordan Chase, et al. Cyclical Uncertainty: Primary Care Providers and Gender Affirming Care in Central Appalachia. International Journal of Transgender Health, Dec. 2024, pp. 1–9, doi:https://doi.org/10.1080/26895269.2024.2440859.

MacCarthy, Sarah, et al. Health Inequities in a Rural, Conservative Context: Alabama Compared with Other Southern States.. no. 11, Southern Medical Journal, Oct. 2024, pp. 634–39, doi:https://doi.org/10.14423/SMJ.0000000000001751.

Gilmer, Benjamin, et al. Transitioning to Rural Practice Together: A Rural Fellowship Model (in 6 Ps).. no. 4, Rural and Remote Health, Oct. 2024, pp. 87–91, doi:https://doi.org/10.22605/RRH8791.

Presentations 

Lembeck, N. (Presenter & Author), Tyler, K. (Presenter & Author), Clarke, E. (Presenter & Author), Archambault, J. (Presenter & Author), Lind, K. S. (Other), International Symposium: Breaking Barriers: Group Work and Social Justice, “The Cohort Model in MSW Programs: A Supportive Model Mitigating Burnout,” International Association of Social Work with Groups, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Campus de Somosaguas, Madrid, Spain.

Simon, S. (Presenter & Author), Lind, K. S. (Presenter & Author), IASWG 2024 International Symposium: Breaking Barriers: Groupwork and Social Justice, “Applying a Group Work Lens to Facilitating Effective Meetings,” International Association of Social Work with Groups (IASWG), Universidad Complutense e Madrid, Campus de Somosaguas, Madrid, Spain.

Publications 

Alemu, Brook, and Beth Young. Opioid Use Disorder Among Hospitalized Adults in North Carolina: Analysis from the 2000–2020 NC State Inpatient Database. Southern Medical Journal, May 2024.

Alemu, Brook, and Beth Young. Substance Use Disorders Among Adolescents in the United States: 2000- 2019. Southern Medical Journal, Jan. 2024.