Brief Bio

Dr. John Brion teaches several courses in the ABSN program (most recently Foundations and Physical Assessment, Community Health Nursing, and Health Promotion), and is engaged in an ongoing federally funded initiative that is significantly expanding the capacity of the program.

Dr. Brion received a BA in history from Clarion University of Pennsylvania before earning a BSN and MS in Adult Health Nursing and two Bachelor of Arts degrees (in psychology and sociology), all at The Ohio State University. He is a member of national honor societies in nursing (Sigma Theta Tau), psychology (Psi Chi), sociology (Alpha Kappa Delta), and history (Phi Alpha Theta). Dr. Brion earned his PhD in Nursing in 2007, also at The Ohio State University. His doctoral research focused on treatment adherence in gay men living with HIV. Dr. Brion's research interests include psychosocial aspects of chronic illness and HIV.

Dr. Brion's clinical expertise is in adult health and emergency/trauma nursing. He has served as the administrator of the Ohio Department of Health AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), the Executive Director of the Ohio Board of Nursing, and a member of the Board of Directors of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. He is currently active in the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care and the American Assembly of Men in Nursing.

Academic Program Affiliations

Education

Professional Certifications

Research Interests

Awards and Honors

• 2008 Alpha Kappa Delta, National Honor Society for Sociology

• 1990 Sigma Theta Tau, National Honor Society for Nursing

• 1989 Student Leadership and Service Award, Ohio State University College of Nursing

• 1984 Phi Alpha Theta, National Honor Society for History

• 1984 Psi Chi, National Honor Society for Psychology

Areas of Expertise

• Adult Health
• Chronic Illness
• Global and Community Health
• Psychiatric / Behavioral Health

Representative Publications

• 2012 -- Brion, J. Understanding medication adherence via lived experience: An experiential learning exercise for nursing students Journal of Nursing Education and Practice. May, 2012; 2(2); 133-136

• 2012 -- Pubmed # 22414342 Webel, A. R., Phillips, J. C., Dawson Rose, C., Holzemer, W. L., Chen, W., Tyler-Viola, L., Rivero-Mendez, M., Nicholas, P., Nokes, K., Kemppainen, J., Sefcik, E., Brion, J., Eller, L., Iipinge, S., Kriksey, K., Wantland, D., Chaiphibalsarisdi, P., Johnson, M. O., Portillo, C., Corless, I. B., Voss, J., Salata, R. A. A cross-sectional description of social capital in an international sample of persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH). BMC Public Health. March, 2012; 12(1); 188

• 2011 -- Brion, J. Self-compassion vs. noncompliance. ADVANCE for Nurses. November 23, 2011;

• 2011 -- Brion, J. M., Dawson Rose, C., Nicholas, P. K., Sloane, R., Voss, J. G., Corless, I. B., Lindgren, T. G., Wantland, D. J., Kemppainen, J. K., Sefcik, E. F., Nokes, K. M., Kirksey, K. M., Sanzero Eller, L., Hamilton, M. J., Holzemer, W. L., Portillo, C. J., Rivero Mendez, M., Robinson, L. M., Moezzi, S., Rosa, M., Human, S., Maryland, M., Arudo, J., Viamonte Ros, A., Nicholas, T. P., Cuca, Y., Huang, E., Bain, C., Tyer-Viola, L., Zang, S. M., Shannon, M., Peters-Lewis, A., Willard, S. Unhealthy substance-use behaviors as symptom-related self-care in persons with HIV/AIDS. Nursing & Health Sciences. Epub January 19, 2011;

• 2010 -- Pubmed # 20487335 Nicholas, P. K., Voss, J., Wantland, D., Lindgren, T., Huang, E., Holzemer, W. L., Cuca, Y., Moezzi, S., Portillo, C., Willard, S., Arudo, J., Kirksey, K., Corless, I. B., Rosa, M. E., Robinson, L., Hamilton, M. J., Sefcik, E., Human, S., Rivero-Mendez, M., Maryland, M., Nokes, K. M., Eller, L., Kemppainen, J., Dawson-Rose, C., Brion, J. M., Bunch, E. H., Shannon, M., Nicholas, T. P., Viamonte-Ros, A., Bain, C. A. Prevalence, self-care behaviors, and self-care activities for peripheral neuropathy symptoms of HIV/AIDS. Nurs Health Sci. March, 2010; 12(1); 119-26

• 2010 -- Brion, J., Moore, A. Duke challenges North Carolina! Interaction. August, 2010; 28(3); 14

• 2010 -- Brion, J., Halloran, E. AAMN conference on tobacco road. Interaction. 2010; 28(2); 6

• 2009 -- Wallace, M., Bailey, D. E., Brion, J. M. Shedding light on prostate cancer. Nurs Pract. October, 2009; 34(10); 24-34

• 2008 -- Pubmed # 18457759 Brion, J. M., Menke, E. M. Perspectives regarding adherence to prescribed treatment in highly adherent HIV-Infected gay men. J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care. July, 2008; 19(3); 181-91

• 2005 -- Brion, J. House testimony of John Brion RN MS: executive director Ohio Board of Nursing. Momentum (Ohio Board of Nursing). Spring, 2005; 3(2); 20-21

• 2004 -- Brion, J. M. Ohio nursing workforce survey: Report of findings (data based report) 2004;

• 2000 -- Brion, J. M. Statewide needs assessment of people living with HIV in Ohio (data based report). 2000;

Grant Funding (selected)

• E.D.U.C.A.T.E. ABSNs (Expanding Duke University’s Capacity to Advance, Transform and Empower ABSN Students)  
  Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA NEPR)
  1D11-HP14606-01-00
  07/2009-06/2012
  Role: Project Director
  Project Goal: The purpose of this project is to expand enrollment in the Accelerated BSN (ABSN) program by 94% in three years by 1) recruiting and mentoring 15 new clinical instructors, 2) secure 15 new clinical partners for clinical instruction, and 3) recruit, hire, orient and mentor 5 new doctorally-prepared faculty to teach in the ABSN program

• A grounded theory of successful adherence to HIV treatment  
  Duke University School of Nursing Office of Research Affairs (ORA)
  05/2008-05/2009
  Role: PI
  Project Goal: To develop a grounded theory related to the process of becoming and remaining successfully adherent to HIV medication.

• Palliative and End-of-Life Care in Advanced Nursing Practice  
  Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA) Advanced Nursing Education Grant
  D09 HP09346
  07/2008-06/2009
  Role: Team Member
  Project Goal: The purpose of this project is to prepare expert advanced practice nurses in end of life care, particularly in high risk and underserved populations.

• Simulations and Partners Across Communities for Registered Nurse Education (SIM-PAC-RN)  
  Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA)
  07-40493NEPR
  07/2007-06/2010
  Role: Team member
  Project Goals (Short, PI): Expand and strengthen the current ABSN Program at Duke University School of Nursing

• Self-compassion and adherence to antiretroviral therapy  
  NIH-Duke University Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) Grant 303-1220
  P30 AI 64518
  08/2008-07/2010
  Role: Co-Investigator
  Project Goal: Investigate the applicability of laboratory based research findings related to the concept of Self-compassion into clinical practice by: 1) creating a clinically appropriate, psychometrically sound version of the self Compassion assessment scale; and 2) use the new instrument to conduct a clinical investigation of the concept of self-compassion in people living with HIV infection and the possible impact on treatment adherence.