Brief Bio

Dr. Barbara S. Turner is Elizabeth P. Hanes Professor of Nursing and Chair of the Health of Women, Children, and Families Division of the Duke University School of Nursing. She earned graduate degrees in hospital administration and perinatal nursing prior to receiving her PhD from the University of California at San Francisco. Following her retirement from the Army Nurse Corps, she established the Center for Nursing Research at Duke and held the position of Associate Dean for Research for 13 years.

Dr. Turner’s research interests focus on the effect of nursing intervention on critically ill newborns, including exogenous surfactant administration, endotracheal suctioning, high frequency ventilators and airway management. She has published widely in journals, books, monographs and computer-assisted instruction. Dr. Turner serves as a Section Editor in Heart & Lung in addition to being a reviewer for other nursing journals. She is active professionally in the American Academy of Nursing, American Nurses Association, North Carolina Nurses Association, and Sigma Theta Tau International.

Academic Program Affiliations

Doctor of Nursing Practice Program
PhD in Nursing Program
Master of Science in Nursing Program

Education

PhD	University of California - San Francisco
MA	Webster College
MS	University of Colorado
BSN	University of Bridgeport

Research Interests

The initiation of and maintenance of respiration in prematurely born infants is of paramount importance for survival. My research interests are in three related domains that seek to further clarify and understand the interrelatedness of respiratory physiology, histology and anatomy in this critically ill population.
Specifically, my research relates to:
● 1. Establishing and maintaining patency of the artificial airway, the interaction of the artificial airway and the mucociliary elevator, and non-invasive assessment of airway position.
● 2. The effect of mechanical aspiration of the airway on physiologic parameters, particularly oxygenation and intracranial pressure, and on trauma to the airway both acute and chronic.
● 3. The role of exogenous surfactants on lung function, to include types of surfactants and methods of administration.

Awards and Honors

• 2014 Duke University School of Nursing Honorary Alumnus Award

• 2011 Elizabeth P Hanes Distinguished Professorship in Nursing, Duke University

• 2011 Harris Visiting Scholar, University of Illinois at Chicago

• 2006 Duke University School of Nursing Distinguished Service Award

• 2005 Juanita Long Community Service Award, Sigma Theta Tau International

• 2003 Distinguished Nurse Researcher Lectureship, East Carolina University

• 1999 Distinguished Nurse Lecturer, Southeastern North Carolina Nursing Consortium

• 1993 Legion of Merit, U. S. Army

• 1992 Army Commendation Medal - Second Oak Leaf Cluster

• 1991 National Service Medal - Bronze Star, U. S. Army

• 1989 Army Achievement Medal

• 1989 Meritorious Service Medal, First Oak Leaf Cluster, U. S. Army

• 1988 Distinguished Alumni Award, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT

• 1988 Fellow, American Academy of Nursing

• 1988 Order of Military Medical Merit, The Surgeon General of the Army

• 1987 Army Nurse of the Year, U.S. Army Nurse Corps

• 1987 Dr. Anita Newcomb McGee Award, Daughters of the American Revolution

• 1987 Outstanding Pediatric Nurse, AACN, NAPSIG

• 1986 "A" Professional Designation for Pediatric Nursing, The Surgeon General of the Army

• 1986 Colonel Katherine F. Galloway Distinguished Nurse Award, U.S. Army Nurse Corps

• 1985 Distinguished Dissertation Award, University of California, San Francisco

• 1984 Who's Who in American Nursing

• 1982 Overseas Service Ribbon, U. S. Army

• 1981 Army Scholarship for Graduate Education

• 1981 Army Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, and Overseas Service Medal, U. S. Army

• 1981 Commendation, The Surgeon General of the Army

• 1981 Commendation, Army Nurse Corps

• 1981 Hencmann Award, March of Dimes

• 1975 Army Scholarship for Graduate Education

• 1975 Inducted, Sigma Theta Tau International

• 1974 Army Commendation Medal, First Oak Leaf Cluster

• 1972 Army Commendation Medal

• 1970 National Service Defense Medal

Areas of Expertise

• Neonatal Nursing
• Nursing and Health Care Leadership
• Quality of Care / Patient Safety

Representative Publications

• 2015 -- Pubmed # 25632926 Biernacki, P. J., Champagne, M. T., Peng, S., Maizel, D. R., Turner, B. S. Transformation of Care: Integrating the Registered Nurse Care Coordinator into the Patient-Centered Medical Home. Popul Health Manag. October, 2015; 18(5); 330-6

• 2015 -- Pubmed # 25996355 Uzarski, D., Burke, J., Turner, B., Vroom, J., Short, N. A Plan for Academic Biobank Solvency-Leveraging Resources and Applying Business Processes to Improve Sustainability. Clin Transl Sci. October, 2015; 8(5); 553-7

• 2015 -- Pubmed # 26414582 Allen, N., Lubejko, B. G., Thompson, J., Turner, B. S. Evaluation of a Web Course to Increase Evidence-Based Practice Knowledge Among Nurses. Clin J Oncol Nurs. October 1, 2015; 19(5); 623-7

• 2015 -- Pubmed # 26352856 Ming Teh, A. H., Turner, B. S., Tan, S. B., Tham, C. S. Effectiveness of an Advanced Practice Nurse-Led Preoperative Telephone Assessment. J Nurs Care Qual. September 8, 2015; 19(5); 623-7

• 2015 -- Pubmed # 24810514 Grossmann, V. M., Turner, B. S., Snyder, D., Stewart, R. D., Bowen, T., Cifuentes, A. A., Cliff, C. Zinc and Vitamin Supplementation in an Under-5 Indigenous Population of Guatemala: Influence of Lay Health Promoters in Decreasing Incidence of Diarrhea. J Transcult Nurs. September, 2015; 26(4); 402-8

• 2013 -- Pubmed # 24257448 Cadmus, E., Reis, L., Turner, B. Ever-evolving: Population care coordinators. Nurs Manage. December, 2013; 44(12); 9-11

• 2013 -- Pubmed # 24217143 Malfitano, J., Turner, B. S., Piper, E., Burlingame, P. A., D'Angelo, E. Improving stroke education performance measures scores: the impact of a stroke nurse coordinator. J Neurosci Nurs. December, 2013; 45(6); 332-7

• 2013 -- Pubmed # 24300966 Strahm, A., Mohsini, K., Nwankwo, M., Turner, B. Optimizing protein intake in premature infants: a neonatal quality improvement project. Adv Neonatal Care. December, 2013; 13(6); E1-8

• 2013 -- Pubmed # 25032022 Trotter, K., Schneider, S. M., Turner, B. S. Group appointments in a breast cancer survivorship clinic. J Adv Pract Oncol. November-December, 2013; 4(6); 423-31 PMCID: PMC4093450

• 2013 -- Pubmed # 24005550 Yackel, E. E., Short, N. M., Lewis, P. C., Breckenridge-Sproat, S. T., Turner, B. S. Improving the adoption of evidence-based practice among nurses in army outpatient medical treatment facilities. Mil Med. September, 2013; 178(9); 1002-9

• 2013 -- Hill, R. R., Vorderstrasse, A., Turner, B., Pereira, K., Thompson, J. Screening for depression in patients with diabetes: Addressing the challenge. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners. April, 2013; 9(4); 208-213

• 2012 -- Pubmed # 22192058 Seto, W., Turner, B. S., Champagne, M. T., Liu, L. Utilizing a diabetic registry to manage diabetes in a low-income Asian American population. Popul Health Manag. August, 2012; 15(4); 207-15

• 2011 -- Pubmed # 22092914 Brandon, D. H., Tully, K. P., Silva, S. G., Malcolm, W. F., Murtha, A. P., Turner, B. S., Holditch-Davis, D. Emotional responses of mothers of late-preterm and term infants. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. November, 2011; 40(6); 719-31

• 2011 -- Kime, T., Mohsini, K., Nwankwo, M. U., Turner, B. Central line "attention" is their best prevention Advances in Neonatal Care. August, 2011; 11(4); 242-248

• 2011 -- Pubmed # 21790836 McGraw, L. K., Turner, B. S., Stotts, N. A., Dracup, K. A. Acute coronary syndromes in deployed military personnel. J Am Acad Nurse Pract. August 1, 2011; 23(8); 427-33

• 2011 -- Pubmed # 21809928 Lucky, D., Turner, B., Hall, M., Lefaver, S., de Werk, A. Blood pressure screenings through community nursing health fairs: motivating individuals to seek health care follow-up. J Community Health Nurs. July, 2011; 28(3); 119-29

• 2010 -- Pubmed # 21099700 McGraw, L. K., Turner, B. S., Paul, S. M., Stotts, N. A., Dracup, K. A. Cardiovascular risk factors in deployed service members with and without acute coronary syndromes. J Cardiovasc Nurs. November, 2010;

• 2010 -- Caruso, D. M., Holditch-Davis, D., Bartlett, R., Turner, B. ACES: A program to improve asthma outcomes in a high-morbidity pediatric population. Clinical Scholars Review. 2010; 3(2); 64-74

• 2010 -- Turner, B. S., Paden, M. E. Case Study 7C: Technology Integration Program for Nursing Education and Practice (TIP-NEP). In Nursing and Informatics for the 21st Century: An International Look at Practice, Education and EHR Trends (2nd ed.), edited by Weaver, C. A. and Delaney, C. W. and Weber, P. and Carr, R. L. 2010; pp. 118-122. Chicago: Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS).

• 2008 -- Pubmed # 18596497 McGraw, L. K., Turner, B. S., Stotts, N. A., Dracup, K. A. A review of cardiovascular risk factors in US military personnel. J Cardiovasc Nurs. October, 2008; 23(4); 338-44

• 2008 -- Schneider, S. M., Turner, B. S., Califf, R. M., Burks, W., McHutchison, J. G., Gilliss, C. L. Issues in clinical trials management. Academic research units: opportunities and challenges for nursing practice. Research Practitioner. Sep-Oct, 2008; 9(5); 175-184

• 2008 -- McGraw, L. K., Turner, B. S., Dracup, K. A. Comparison of cardiovascular risk factors in deployed military personnel. Communicating Nursing Research. Spring, 2008; 41 434

• 2006 -- Turner, B. S., Strand, J., Speer, M. C. Genetics Interdisciplinary Faculty Training (GIFT): Integrating genetics into graduate nursing curricula. Annual Review of Nursing Education. December, 2006; 4 23-45

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

• 2006 -- Cotton, M., Turner, B. S., Miller-Bell, M. Pharmacology in the neonate. In Handbook of Neonatal Intensive Care (6th ed), edited by Merenstein, G. B. and Gardner, S. L. 2006; pp. 175-191. St. Louis, MO: Mosby Elsevier.

• 2006 -- Turner B. S. Endotracheal suctioning of newborns. In Encyclopedia of Nursing Research (2nd ed.), edited by Fitzpatrick, J. J. and Walllace, M. and Kazer, M. 2006; pp. 171-173. : .

• 2006 -- Turner, B. S. Informed consent. In Encyclopedia of Nursing Research (2nd ed.), edited by Fitzpatrick, J. J. and Walllace, M. and Kazer, M. 2006; pp. 269-271. New York: Springer Publishing.

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

• 2004 -- Turner, B. S. Generating excitement for nursing research. Journal for Nurses in Staff Development. May-June, 2004; 10(3); 173-174

• 2004 -- Pubmed # 15160630 Kennedy, T., Turner, B., Nevidjon, B., Short, N., Lagasse, C. The nursing leadership program: the Cyprus experience -- a tale of two cultures Nurs Leadersh Forum. Spring, 2004; 8(3); 88-94

• 2004 -- Turner, B. S., Brandon, D. H., Cornwall, M. K. Continuous versus bolus gavage feeding in premature infants: The evidence (Review 22-6). In Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare: A Guide to Best Practice, edited by Melnyk, B. M. and Fineout-Overholt, E. 2004; Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

• 2003 -- Pubmed # 12733678 Ostbye, T., McBride, C., Demark-Wahnefried, W., Bastian, L., Morey, M., Krause, K. M., Brouwer, R., Turner, B. Interest in healthy diet and physical activity interventions peripartum among female partners of active duty military. Mil Med. April, 2003; 168(4); 320-325

• 2002 -- Turner, B. S., Pierce, J. Physiologic monitoring. In Handbook of Neonatal Intensive Care (5th ed.), edited by Merenstein, G. B. and Gardner, S. L. 2002; pp. 117-131. St. Louis, MO: Mosby.

• 2002 -- Cotton, C. M., Turner, B. S., Miller-Bell, M. Pharmacology in the neonate. In Handbook of Neonatal Intensive Care (5th ed.), edited by Merenstein, G. B. and Gardner, S. L. 2002; pp. 148-162. St. Louis, MO: Mosby.

• 2001 -- Wilson, J., Turner, B. S. Re-examination of original 1960’s unit dose as a key in solving 21st century safety problems in inpatient drug delivery. Hospital Pharmacy. 2001; 16-18

• 2000 -- Pubmed # 11235437 Turner, B. S., Loan, L. A. Tracheobronchial trauma associated with airway management in neonates. AACN Clin Issues. May, 2000; 11(2); 283-99

• 2000 -- Pubmed # 11232205 Cheek, D. J., McHugh, J. M., Blood-Siegfried, J., McFetridge, J. F., Turner, B. S. A historical perspective on the discovery of adenyl purines. Biol Res Nurs. April, 2000; 1(4); 265-75

• 2000 -- Saunders, C., Turner, B. S. The role of nurse practitioners as principal investigators for clinical studies. Research Practitioner. 2000; 1(4); 129-133

• 1999 -- Pubmed # 10690098 Kyle, L. A., Turner, B. S. Efficacy of saline vs heparin in maintaining 24-gauge intermittent intravenous catheters in a rabbit model. Neonatal Netw. September, 1999; 18(6); 49-54

• 1998 -- Pubmed # 9579247 Kerr, M. E., Sereika, S. M., Orndoff, P.l., Weber, B. l., Rudy, E. B., Marion, D., Stone, K., Turner, B. Effect of neuromuscular blockers and opiates on the cerebrovascular response to endotracheal suctioning in adults with severe head injuries. Am J Crit Care. May, 1998; 7(3); 205-217

• 1998 -- Turner, B. S. Endotracheal suctioning in neonates: open system suctioning. Technical Bulletin, NICU Ink. 1998; 1-12

• 1998 -- Goodwin, L., Turner, B., Allred, C., Yensen, J. A vital nursing administration collaboratory for patient outcomes research. In Information Systems Innovations for Nursing: New Visions and Ventures (Series on Nursing Administration), edited by Moorhead, S. and Delaney, C. May, 1998; pp. 30-47. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

• 1998 -- Turner, B. S. Endotracheal suctioning of newborns. In Encyclopedia of Nursing Research (1st ed.), edited by Fitzpatrick, J. J. 1998; pp. 171-173. New York: Springer Publishing Co..

• 1998 -- Turner, B. S. Informed consent. In Encyclopedia of Nursing Research (4th ed.), edited by Fitzpatrick, J. J. 1998; pp. 269-271. New York: Springer Publishing Co..

• 1998 -- Pierce, J. R., Turner, B. S. Physiologic monitoring. In Handbook of Neonatal Intensive Care (4th ed.), edited by Merenstein, G. B. and Gardner, S. L. 1998; pp. 116-128. St. Louis, MO: Mosby, Inc..

• 1998 -- Murphy, G., Turner, B. S. Pharmacology in the neonate. In Handbook of Neonatal Intensive Care (4th ed.), edited by Merenstein, G. B. and Gardner, S. L. 1998; pp. 146-169. St. Louis, MO: Mosby, Inc..

• 1997 -- Pubmed # 9261292 Kerr, M. E., Rudy, E. B., Weber, B. B., Stone, K. S., Turner, B. S., Orndoff, P. A., Sereika, S. M., Marion, D. W. Effect of short-duration hyperventilation during endotracheal suctioning on intracranial pressure in severe head-injured adults. Nurs Res. September, 1997; 46(4); 195-201

• 1997 -- Pubmed # 10175406 Goodwin, L., Saville, J., Jasion, B., Turner, B., Prather, J., Dobousek, T., Egger, S. Collaborative international nursing informatics research project: Predicting ARDS in critically ill patients. Stud Health Technol Inform. 1997; 46 247-249

• 1997 -- Turner, B. S. Nursing procedures. In Acute Respiratory Care of the Neonate: A Self-Study Course, edited by Askin, D. F. 1997; pp. 75-89. Petaluma, CA: NICU Ink Book Publishers.

• 1995 -- Turner, B. S. Caring for the acutely ill child. In Key Aspects of Caring for the Acutely Ill: Technological Aspects, Patient Education and Quality of Life, edited by Funk, S. G. G. and Tornquist, E. M. and Champagne, M. T. and Wiese, R. A. 1995; pp. 54-65. New York: Springer Publishing Co..

• 1995 -- Turner, B. S. Posters: Getting your message across. Tar Heel Nurse. May-June, 1995; 57(3); 22-24

• 1994 -- Pubmed # 8057189 Turner, B. S., Weiss, M. How to make research happen: working with staff. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. May, 1994; 23(4); 345-9

• 1993 -- Turner, B. S. The child with respiratory dysfunction. In Whaley & Wong’s Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, edited by Wong, D. L. July, 1993; pp. 710-755. St. Louis, MO: Mosby Year Book.

• 1993 -- Turner, B. S. Pediatric variations of nursing interventions. In Whaley & Wong’s Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, edited by Wong, D. L. July, 1993; pp. 689-697. St. Louis, MO: Mosby Year Book.

• 1993 -- Pierce, J. R., Turner, B. S. Physiologic monitoring. In Handbook of Neonatal Intensive Care, edited by Merenstein, G. B. and Gardner, S. L. January, 1993; pp. 117-131. St. Louis, MO: Mosby, Inc..

• 1993 -- Murphy, G., Turner, B. S. Pharmacology and neonatal care. In Handbook of Neonatal Intensive Care (3rd ed.), edited by Merenstein, G. B. and Gardner, S. L. 1993; pp. 148-162. St. Louis, MO: Mosby, Inc..

• 1993 -- Frank, C. G., Turner, B. S., Merenstein, G. B. Jaundice. In Handbook of Neonatal Intensive Care (3rd ed.), edited by Merenstein, G. B. and Gardner, S. L. 1993; pp. 443-461. St. Louis, MO: Mosby, Inc..

• 1993 -- Turner B. S. Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Computer-assisted Instruction) 1993;

• 1992 -- Pubmed # 1399658 Turner, B. S. The "other" intensive care unit. Heart Lung. October, 1992; 21(5); 409-10

• 1992 -- Turner B. S. Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Computer-assisted Instruction) 1992;

• 1992 -- Turner, B. S. Caring for the Adult and Pediatric Ventilator Patient. Aired 12 February 1992;

• 1991 -- Pubmed # 1960071 Rudy, E. B., Turner, B. S., Baun, M., Stone, K. S., Brucia, J. Endotracheal suctioning in adults with head injury. Heart Lung. November, 1991; 20(6); 667-74

• 1991 -- Turner, B. S. Nursing procedures. In Acute Respiratory Care of the Neonate: A Self-Study Course (1st ed.), edited by Nugent, J. 1991; pp. 75-89. Petaluma, CA: NICU Ink Book Publishers.

• 1990 -- Pubmed # 2250635 Smith, P. S., Turner, B. S. The physiologic effects of positioning premature infants in car seats. Neonatal Netw. December, 1990; 9(4); 11-15

• 1990 -- Pubmed # 2216576 Turner, B. S. Maintaining the artificial airway: current concepts. Pediatr Nurs. November, 1990; 16(5); 487-93

• 1990 -- Pubmed # 2206739 Turner, B. S. Embryologic and physiologic basis of neonatal respiration. AACN Clin Issues Crit Care Nurs. August, 1990; 1(2); 389-400

• 1990 -- Pubmed # 2330231 Wiswell, T. E., Tuggle, J. M., Turner, B. S. Meconium aspiration syndrome: have we made a difference? Pediatrics. May, 1990; 85(5); 715-21

• 1990 -- Pubmed # 2296496 Wiswell, T. E., Bley, J. A., Turner, B. S., Hunt, R. E., Fritz, D. L. Different high-frequency ventilator strategies: effect on the propagation of tracheobronchial histopathologic changes. Pediatrics. January, 1990; 85(1); 70-8

• 1989 -- Pubmed # 2748259 Wiswell, T. E., Turner, B. S., Bley, J. A., Fritz, D. L., Hunt, R. E. Determinants of tracheobronchial histologic alterations during conventional mechanical ventilation. Pediatrics. August, 1989; 84(2); 304-11

• 1989 -- Pubmed # 2669890 Stone, K. S., Turner, B. S. Endotracheal suctioning in the adult and newborn. Annu Rev Nurs Res. 1989; 7 27-49

• 1989 -- Turner B. S. Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Computer-assisted Instruction) 1989;

• 1989 -- Turner, B. S. Noninvasive monitoring of the neonate: Part I. JOGN Update. 1989; 11(6); 1-13

• 1989 -- Turner, B. S. Noninvasive monitoring of the neonate: Part II. JOGN Update. 1989; 11(7); 1-12

• 1986 -- Pubmed # 3096938 Pérez Fontán, J. J., Turner, B. S., Heldt, G. P., Gregory, G. A. Pulmonary mechanics during rapid mechanical ventilation in rabbits with saline-lavaged lungs. J Appl Physiol. October, 1986; 61(4); 1431-7

• 1986 -- Pubmed # 531096 Rudy, E. B., Baun, M., Stone, K., Turner, B. S.. The relationship between endotracheal suctioning and changes in intracranial pressure: A review of the literature. Phys Med Biol. September, 1986; 15(5); 488-494

• 1986 -- Pierce, J. R., Turner, B. S. Physiologic monitoring. In Handbook of Neonatal Intensive Care (2nd ed.), edited by Merenstein, G. B. and Gardner, S. L. 1986; pp. 115-126. St. Louis, MO: C. V. Mosby.

• 1986 -- Frank, G., Turner, B. S. Jaundice. In Handbook of Neonatal Intensive Care (2nd ed.), edited by Merenstein, G. B. and Gardner, S. L. 1986; pp. 263-278. St. Louis, MO: C.V. Mosby.

• 1985 -- Pubmed # 3849576 Turner, B. S. Amniotic band syndrome. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. October, 1985; 14(4); 298-301

• 1983 -- Turner, B. S., Bigard, D. J. Newborn Nursery Procedures: The Paraprofessionals Guide. 1983; : Wingate Publications.

• 1983 -- Turner, B. S. Current concepts in endotracheal suctioning. Journal of the California Perinatal Association. 1983; 3(1); 104-105

• 1979 -- Turner, B. S., Merenstein, G. B. Hemodynamic monitoring of the critically ill neonate Critical Care Quarterly. September, 1979; 2(2); 77-86

Grant Funding (selected)

• Duke University Health System Graduate Nurse Education Demonstration Project  
  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services
  09/2012-08/2016
  Role: Project Director
  Duke University Hospital and Health System is among five hospitals in the country that will participate in a four-year, $200 million project by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services designed to dramatically increase the number of advanced practice nurses providing primary care in underserved areas.

• Veterans Healthcare Program  
  Jonas Center for Nursing Excellence
  08/2014-07/2016
  

• Population Care Coordinator Program (PCCP)  
  Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey / HHI BCBS Education Services Agreement
  10/2011-12/2013
  The goal is to educate nurses for roles as population care coordinators for primary care practices.

• Veterans Healthcare Program  
  Jonas Center for Nursing Excellence
  08/2012-07/2014
  

• Doctor of Nursing Practice  
  Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA)
  1D09-HP14827-01-00
  07/2009-06/2012
  Role: Project Director
  The goal is to develop, implement, and operate a new DNP program, the first in North Carolina.

• Pediatric Acute/Chronic Care Nurse Practitioner Program  
  Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA)
  1D09-HP14984-01-00
  07/2009-06/2012
  Role: Project Director
  The goal is to expand enrollment in the specialty and to further develop serious gaming as a QI, critical thinking enhancement skill.

• Innovation in Nursing Education and Technology  
  Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA)
  1D80-HP11272-01-00
  01/2009-02/2013
  Role: Project Director
  The major goals are to infuse innovative education technologies in three nursing education programs in three universities in North Carolina.

• TIP-NEP Technology Integration Program for Nursing Education and Practice  
  Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA)
  1U1-KHP07713-01-00
  09/2006-08/2011
  Role: Project Director
  The major goal is to establish a center of excellence in technology for education and practice.

• Mental Health Assessment for Pediatric Advance Practice Nurses  
  Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA), Division of Nursing
  D09-HP07988-01
  07/2007-06/2010
  Role: Mentor and Co-Investigator
  Three year grant to educate nurses through innovative and strengthened Pediatric Nurse Practitioner specialty curriculum in the MSN Porgram. Mental health content and clinical site rotations will be threaded into the curriculum.

• Pediatric Acute and Chronic Care Nurse Practitioner for FNPs  
  Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA)
  1D09-HP07339-01
  07/2006-06/2009
  Role: Mentor and Co-Investigator
  The major goal is to develop, implement and operate an MSN specialty for FNPs who are working in PICUs.

• Duke Clinical and Translational Science Institute  
  NCRR/NIHHere
  1U54RR023469-01
  09/2006-09/2009
  Role: Co-Investigator
  Purpose: To support infrastructure in the development of the Duke Clinical and Translational Science Institute. This new entity will bring together and expand existing programs, that begin in the basic science laboratory and concludes with novel therapies that change outcomes for individual patients. The three research pillars, Duke Clinical Research Institute, Duke Translational Research Institute, and Duke Center for Community Research, will be administratively joined into the new Duke Clinical and Translational Science Institute (Duke CTSI). This new institute will link with other key programs, including the Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Duke University School of Nursing, and the Duke Institute for Genome Sciences and Policy, to create a comprehensive home for clinical and translational researchers. Dr. Robert Califf, Vice Chancellor of Clinical Research is the Duke CTSI PI and will lead a group of highly qualified faculty members throughout the University to transform research at Duke.

• Clinical Research Management Program for Nurses  
  Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA)
  D09HP07350-02
  07/2006-06/2009
  Role: Project Director
  The major goal of this project is to develop interactive case scenarios for on-line teaching.

• Duke University Nurse Anesthesia Program  
  Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA)
  1DP-9HP07359-01-00
  07/2006-06/2009
  Role: Project Director
  The major goals of this project are to further develop the human patient simulation center through additional equipment procurement and case scenario development.

• Nursing Leadership Training  
  AMIDEAST
  04/2003-08/2003
  Role: Faculty
  Project Goal: Leadership development for nurses in Cyprus.

• Combined NNP/PNP Program for Rural Health  
  Department of Health and Human Services
  D09-HP00189-01
  07/2001-06/2004
  Role: Project Director
  Three-year grant to educate nurses at the Master’s level in a combined Neonatal Nurse Practitioner/Pediatric Nurse Practitioner pogram for rural health.

• Interdisciplinary Faculty Training in Genetics  
  DHHS
  07/2001-07/2004
  Role: Author
  Purpose: Interdisciplinary Faculty Training in Genetics. Three-year grant to bring faculty from nurse practitioner, nurse midwifery and physician assistant programs to Duke University for state- of-the-art education on genetics to include the social, legal, political, cultural, and ethical issues. Teach strategies on integration of genetics in advanced practice curriculum.

• CRNA Program Development  
  DHHS, Division of Nursing
  07/2000-06/2003
  Role: Co-Project Director
  Purpose: Nurse Anesthetist Program three-year grant to educate nurses at the Master’s level as CRNAs.

• Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program  
  Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Nursing
  1D23-NU01339-01
  07/1999-06/2002
  Role: Project Director
  A three-year grant to educate nurses at the Master’s level in the Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner specialty.

• Heparin Vs. Saline and Patency of 24 G Catheters  
  Tri Service Nursing Research, Department of Defense
  MDA-905-97-Z-0046
  09/1997-08/1998
  Role: Co-PI
  

• Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program  
  National Institutes of Health, Division of Nursing
  1D23-NU01231-01
  07/1997-06/2000
  Role: Project Director
  A three-year grant to educate nurses at the Master’s level in the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner specialty.

• Pregnant Soldier Wellness Program: An Evaluation  
  Womack Army Medical Center
  RCON004667
  10/1997-06/2001
  Role: PI
  Purpose: Pregnant Soldiers -- an extension. Three-year study supported by Henry M. Jackson Foundation.

• An Exercise Program for Pregnant Soldiers  
  Womack Army Medical Center
  JFC76636001
  10/1996-09/1998
  Role: PI
  Purpose: Pregnant Soldiers Wellness Program. Two-year grant from Henry M. Jackson Foundation.

• Suctioning and Tracheal Trauma: Role of Zeep vs. Peep  
  Tri-Service Nursing Research, Department of Defense
  MDA-905-96-Z-0026
  10/1996-02/1999
  Role: Co-PI and mentor
  Tracheal trauma: comparing the role of ZEEP vs. PEEP.

• Automated Drug Distribution System  
  National Institutes of Health
  R44-NR002660-03
  07/1993-06/1995
  Role: Co-PI
  Develop automated drug distribution system.

• Physiologic Responses to Exogenous Surfactant: Three hospital comparison.  
  Tri-Service Nursing Research, Department of Defense.
  07/1993-06/1994
  Role: co-PI and mentor
  Purpose: Compare physiological responses to exogenous surfactant in a 3-hospital sample.

• Automation of Drug Distribution in Federal Hospitals.  
  National Institutes of Health
  1 R43NR-02660-01A
  07/1992-06/1993
  Role: co-PI
  

• Physiologic Responses to Exogenous Surfactant: Nursing Interventions  
  Tri-Service Nursing Research, Department of Defense.
  07/1992-06/1993
  Role: PI
  

• Piglet Tracheal Epithelial Regeneration after Suctioning  
  Tri-Service Nursing Research, Department of Defense.
  07/1992-06/1994
  Role: PI
  

• The Effects of a Modified Care Environment on the Growth and Development of High Risk Infants  
  Tri-Service Nursing Research, Department of Defense.
  07/1992-06/1993
  Role: Mentor/Author
  

• Ventilator Gas Temperatures: Effect on Tracheal Trauma  
  American Nurses Foundation, Madigan Army Medical Center
  07/1991-06/1992
  Role: co-PI and mentor
  One-year grant from American Nurses Foundation in the amount of $2,700 and $5,000 from Madigan Army Medical Center.

• Ventilator Gas Temperatures: Effect on Tracheal Trauma.  
  National Association of Neonatal Nurses
  07/1991-06/1992
  Role: Participating investigator
  

• Endotracheal suctioning in newborns.  
  National Institutes of Health
  R01 NR001549-07
  07/1990-06/1994
  Four-year grant from NIH

• Histopathologic changes in the trachea  
  Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
  07/1988-06/1990
  Role: co-PI
  Histopathologic changes in the trachea following high frequency ventilation of newborn piglets.

• Endotracheal suctioning in intubated newborns  
  AACN
  01/1986-12/1986
  Role: PI
  Pilot study with funding by the AACN

• Endotracheal suctioning in newborn infants.  
  National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Nursing Research
  R01NR001549-03
  05/1987-04/1990
  Role: PI
  Three year grant from NIH

• Noise levels in the intensive care nursery  
  Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC
  01/1986-12/1986
  Role: PI
  Purpose: study noise levels in intensive care nursery.

• Tracheal instillation of epinephrine in lambs with cardiogenic shock.  
  Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD
  01/1987-12/1987
  Role: Co-PI
  One-year grant

• The effects of intermittent vs. continuous negative pressure of intubated neonates  
  Letterman Army Medical Center, San Francisco, CA.
  07/1984-06/1985
  Purpose: Examine the effects of intermittent vs. continuous negative pressure of intubated neonates on TcPO2, secretion recovery and tracheobronchial trauma.

• The use of a modified endotracheal tube  
  Letterman Army Institute of Research, San Francisco, CA
  07/1984-06/1985
  Role: PI
  The use of a modified endotracheal tube adaptor during suctioning of intubated kittens on tracheobronchial trauma.