Brief Bio

Wanda Bradshaw is the Specialty Director of the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner and the Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist specialties in the MSN Program. She has extensive experience in neonatal critical care and is a certified instructor in PALS, and BLS. She is also a certified instructor for the AAP-NRP Neonatal Resuscitation Program, and has provided NRP instruction for Duke University Medical Center housestaff since 2002.

Ms. Bradshaw earned a BSN from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She earned a Master of Science in Nursing degree in the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner specialty and a Post-Master’s Certificate as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner at the Duke University School of Nursing. She has served as an item writer for neonatal certification examinations for the CCRN and the National Certification Corporation. She is a member of the National Association of Neonatal Nurses, the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners, and Sigma Theta Tau.

Academic Program Affiliations

Education

Professional Certifications

Research Interests

Clinical Interests

As a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Wanda Bradshaw works closely with babies and their families in the Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Nursery at Duke University Medical Center.

Awards and Honors

• 1998 The Great 100 Nurses in North Carolina

• 1996 Who’s Who Among American Colleges and Universities

• 1996 Thelma Ingles Award, Sigma Theta Tau, Beta Epsilon Chapter

• 1996 Who’s Who in Health Science Education

• 1991 Inducted, Sigma Theta Tau

• 1988 Certificate of Appreciation, Life Flight and Life Care

Areas of Expertise

• Neonatal Nursing
• Pediatric Nursing

Representative Publications

• 2015 -- Pubmed # 26340035 Hartz, L. E., Bradshaw, W., Brandon, D. H. Potential NICU Environmental Influences on the Neonate's Microbiome: A Systematic Review. Adv Neonatal Care. October, 2015; 15(5); 324-35 PMCID: PMC4583357

• 2014 -- Pubmed # 24858667 DeLoache, K. B., Bradshaw, W. T. Mosaic trisomy 9 hematopoietic chimera. Adv Neonatal Care. June, 2014; 14(3); 165-71

• 2014 -- Pubmed # 24675628 Garro, S. J., Bradshaw, W. T. Sturge-Weber syndrome: a case study. Adv Neonatal Care. April 1, 2014; 14(2); 96-102

• 2014 -- Pubmed # 24675625 Nelson, M. A., Bradshaw, W. T. Use of benzodiazepines as anxiolytics in neonates: are we there yet? Adv Neonatal Care. April 1, 2014; 14(2); 78-85

• 2014 -- Pubmed # 24472884 Lollis, T. R., Bradshaw, W. T. Fungal prophylaxis in neonates: a review article. Adv Neonatal Care. February 1, 2014; 14(1); 17-23

• 2013 -- Pubmed # 23985472 Poyner, S. E., Bradshaw, W. T. Jeune syndrome: considerations for management of asphyxiating thoracic dystrophy. Neonatal Netw. Sep-Oct, 2013; 32(5); 342-52

• 2012 -- Pubmed # 22908051 Parker, M. E., Bradshaw, W. T., Smith, H. R. Heart for bonding: a new protocol of care for hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Neonatal Netw. September 1, 2012; 31(5); 305-9

• 2012 -- Pubmed # 22908049 Doyle, K. J., Bradshaw, W. T. Sixty golden minutes. Neonatal Netw. September, 2012; 31(5); 289-94

• 2012 -- Pubmed # 22301538 Love, L. E., Bradshaw, W. T. Efficacy of inhaled nitric oxide in preterm neonates. Adv Neonatal Care. February 1, 2012; 12(1); 15-20

• 2012 -- Bradshaw, W. T. Pharmacology. In Certification and Core Review for Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing (4th ed.), edited by Watson, R. L. 2012; pp. 23-24. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Saunders.

• 2012 -- Bradshaw, W. T. Pulmonary disorders. In Certification and Core Review for Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing (4th ed.), edited by Watson, R. L. 2012; pp. 31-38. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Saunders.

• 2011 -- Pubmed # 21926897 Burkett, E. A., Bradshaw, W. T. Neonatal tuberculosis: neonatal intensive care unit considerations in the United States. Adv Neonatal Care. December, 2011; 11(6); 376-81

• 2011 -- Pubmed # 22052119 Marion, T. L., Bradshaw, W. T. Congenital central hypoventilation syndrome and the PHOX2B gene mutation. Neonatal Netw. Nov.-Dec., 2011; 30(6); 397-401

• 2011 -- Bradshaw, W. T. Chickenpox vaccine. In Salem Health Infectious Diseases and Conditions, edited by November, 2011; Pasadena, CA: Salem Press..

• 2011 -- Bradshaw, W. T. Septic shock. In Salem Health Infectious Diseases and Conditions, edited by November, 2011; Pasadena, CA: Salem Press.

• 2011 -- Bradshaw, W. T. Diuretics. In Magill’s Medical Guide (6th ed.), edited by Brown, B. P., Hawley, H. B., Hessen, M. T., Kaplan, C. & Moglia, P. 2011; pp. 853-856. Pasadena, CA: Salem Press.

• 2010 -- Pubmed # 20630836 Hermosura, T., Bradshaw, W. T. Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome in infants. Neonatal Netw. July-August, 2010; 29(4); 215-23

• 2010 -- Bradshaw, W. T. Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome. In Salem Health: Genetics and Inherited Conditions, edited by Knight, J. A. May, 2010; pp. 1106-1108. : .

• 2010 -- Bradshaw, W. T. Edward syndrome (trisomy 18). In Salem Health: Genetics and Inherited Conditions, edited by Knight, J. A. May, 2010; pp. 394-395. : .

• 2010 -- Bradshaw, W. T., Tanaka, D. T. Physiologic monitoring. In Merenstein & Gardner's handbook of neonatal intensive care (7th ed.), edited by Gardner, S., Carter, B. Enzman-Hines, M., & Hernandez, J. April, 2010; St Louis, MO: Mosby Elsevier.

• 2010 -- Bradshaw, W. T. Gastrointestinal disorders. In Core curriculum for neonatal intensive care nursing (4th ed.), edited by Verklan, M. T. and Walden. M. 2010; pp. 589-637. St. Louis, MO: Saunders Elsevier.

• 2009 -- Pubmed # 20010144 Spivey, P. S., Bradshaw, W. T. Recognition and management of the infant with Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome. Adv Neonatal Care. December 1, 2009; 9(6); 279-84; quiz 285

• 2009 -- Pubmed # 20010142 Woods, C. W., Bradshaw, W. T., Woods, A. G. Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in the premature neonate. Adv Neonatal Care. December 1, 2009; 9(6); 265-73

• 2009 -- Pubmed # 19209065 Bradshaw, W. T. Necrotizing enterocolitis: etiology, presentation, management, and outcomes. J Perinat Neonatal Nurs. May 21, 2009; 23(1); 87-94

• 2009 -- Bradshaw, W., Conley, L. J., Diehl-Svrjcek, B. Neonatal practice CCRN exam. 2009;

• 2008 -- Bradshaw, W. T. Craniosynostosis. In Salem Health: Cancer, edited by Knight, J. A., Jackson-Grusby, L., & White-Ryan, W. November, 2008; pp. 329-331. Pasadena, CA: Salem Press.

• 2008 -- Bradshaw, W. T. Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome. In Salem Health: Cancer, edited by Knight, J. A., Jackson-Grusby, L., & White-Ryan, W. November, 2008; pp. 126-128. Pasadena, CA: Salem Press.

• 2008 -- Bradshaw, W. T. Pheochromocytoma. In Salem Health: Cancer, edited by Knight, J. A., Jackson-Grusby, L., & White-Ryan, W. November, 2008; pp. 956-958. Pasadena, CA: Salem Press.

• 2008 -- Bradshaw, W. T. Umbilical cord blood transplant. In Salem Health: Cancer, edited by Knight, J. A., Jackson-Grusby, L., & White-Ryan, W. November, 2008; pp. 1201-1202. Pasadena, CA: Salem Press.

• 2008 -- Pubmed # 18690081 Rhoderick, J. A., Bradshaw, W. T. Transient myeloproliferative disorder in a newborn with Down syndrome. Adv Neonatal Care. August 1, 2008; 8(4); 208-18; quiz 219-20

• 2008 -- Bradshaw, W. Health promotion and maintenance. In NCLEX-RN Review, edited by Hurst, M. 2008; New York: McGraw-Hill.

• 2007 -- Bradshaw, W. T. Fetal alcohol syndrome. In Magill’s Medical Guide (4th ed.), edited by Chang, A. L. S., Hawley, H. B., Katz, L. M., Piotrowski, N. A., & Rizzo, C. November, 2007; pp. 990-992. Pasadena, CA: Salem Press.

• 2007 -- Bradshaw, W., Tammeling, K. Pulmonary disorders. In Certification and core review for neonatal intensive care nursing (3rd ed.), edited by Watson, R. L. 2007; pp. 34-44. St. Louis, MO: Saunders Elsevier.

• 2007 -- Bradshaw, W. Pharmacology. In Certification and core review for neonatal intensive care nursing (3rd ed.), edited by Watson, R. L 2007; pp. 31-32. St. Louis, MO: Saunders Elsevier.

• 2006 -- Pubmed # 17045945 Furdon, S. A., Horgan, M. J., Bradshaw, W. T., Clark, D. A. Nurses' guide to early detection of umbilical arterial catheter complications in infants. Adv Neonatal Care. 2006; 6(5); 242-56; quiz 257-60

• 2006 -- Pubmed # 16750807 Bradshaw, W. T., Furdon, S. A. A nurse's guide to early detection of umbilical venous catheter complications in infants. Adv Neonatal Care. 2006; 6(3); 127-38; quiz 139-41

• 2006 -- Bradshaw, W. T., Turner, B. S., Pierce, J .R. Physiologic monitoring. In Handbook of Neonatal Intensive Care (6th ed.), edited by Merenstein, G. B. and Gardner, S. L. April, 2006; pp. 139-156. St. Louis, MO: Mosby Elsevier.

• 2006 -- Pubmed # 16292137 Turner, B. S., Bradshaw, W., Brandon, D. Neonatal lung remodeling: structural, inflammatory, and ventilator-induced injury. J Perinat Neonatal Nurs. 2006; 19(4); 362-76; quiz 377-8

• 2005 -- Bradshaw, W. Pharmacological Therapies. In CliffsTestPrep NCLEX-RN, edited by Grayson, F. N. March 25, 2005; pp. 337-384. Hoboken, NJ: American BookWorks Corporation, Wiley Publishing, Inc..

• 2005 -- Bradshaw, W. Pharmacological therapies. In CliffsTestPrep NCLEX-PN, edited by Grayson, F. N. March 7, 2005; pp. 259-303. Hoboken, NJ: American BookWorks Corporation, Wiley Publishing Co..

• 2004 -- Pubmed # 15145370 Bradshaw, W. T. The use of nitric oxide in neonatal care. Crit Care Nurs Clin North Am. 2004; 16(2); 249-55

• 2002 -- Bradshaw, W.  Anemia in the newborn. Central Lines. 2002; 17(6); 12-13

• 2001 -- Bradshaw, W. Pharmacology. In Certification and core review for neonatal intensive care nursing, edited by Watson, R. L. 2001; pp. 31-32. Philadelphia, PA: W. B. Saunders Co..

• 1999 -- Bradshaw, W. Coping with transition: Neonatal nurse practitioner education in the 21st century (Commentary). Journal of Child and Family Nursing. 1999; 2(3); 178-179

• 1995 -- Bradshaw, W. & Lee, A. Weighing two weight studies: Applications for clinical practice. Neonatal Network. 1995; 14(5); 41

Grant Funding (selected)

• Mental Health Assessment for Pediatric Advance Practice Nurses  
  Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA)
  DO9-HP07988-01
  07/2007-06/2010
  Role: Faculty
  Three-year grant to educate nurses through innovative and strengthened curriculum at the Master’s level.

• Accelerated Pediatric Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner for the Family Nurse Practitioner  
  Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA)
  HRSA AEN 33718
  07/2006-06/2009
  Role: Faculty
  Purpose: To offer a creative and innovative educational solution using distance-learning technologies to meet the needs of full-time FNPs working in pediatric acute care.

• Combined NNP/PNP Program for Rural Health  
  Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA)
  D09-HP00189-01
  07/2001-06/2004
  Role: Faculty
  Purpose: Graduate education with a focus on rural health issues.

• Tracheal trauma: PEEP v ZEEP. Comparison of 2 endotracheal suctioning methods.  
  Tri Service Nursing Research, U.S. Department of Defense
  07/1996-07/1999
  Role: Investigator
  

• Bacterial Count in Continuously Infused Commercially Prepared Infant Formula  
  ICN Glaxo Research Fund
  07/1995-06/1996
  Role: PI