Brief Bio

Dr. Champagne is Laurel Chadwick Distinguished Professor and Dean Emerita of the School of Nursing. She has a secondary appointment as Professor in the Department of Community and Family Medicine of the Duke University School of Medicine and is also a Senior Fellow of the Duke Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development. She earned her MSN and PhD at the University of Texas at Austin.

Dr. Champagne has engaged in research related to improving the health of the community. Most recently her work has focused on improving health in low income seniors living in subsidized housing in Durham, North Carolina. In addition, she has focused her attention on quality and safety, and has chaired the Durham Regional Hospital Trustee's Committee on Patient Safety and Clinical Quality and serves on the Duke University Health System Patient Safety and Clinical Quality Committee. She also collaborates with clinical nurse specialists in Duke University Hospital in research studies addressing wound and ostomy care and quality of life. Additional research has focused on the prevention of acute confusion in hospitalized elderly patients. She was also the clinical nursing research specialist on the Disseminating Nursing Research Project, funded initially by the National Center for Nursing Research and then by the Division of Nursing.

Dr. Champagne has published widely in her research areas. She is a co-editor of five books, each of which received the American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award. In 1995 she received a Cameo Award for Outstanding Nurse Researcher from Sigma Theta Tau International. She is active professionally in the North Carolina Nurses Association and Sigma Theta Tau.

Academic Program Affiliations

Education

Research Interests

Awards and Honors

• 2015 Distinguished Teaching Award, Duke University School of Nursing

• 2012 Outstanding Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Faculty Member Award, Duke University School of Nursing

• 2010 Distinguished Alumna Award, University of Texas School of Nursing

• 2009 Laurel Chadwick Distinguished Professor of Nursing, Duke University School of Nursing

• 2007 Community Service Award, Beta Epsilon Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau

• 2007 Honorary Alumna, Duke University School of Nursing

• 2004 Outstanding Faculty Award, Duke University School of Nursing Students

• 2001 Fellow (FAAN), American Academy of Nursing

• 2000 Quarter Century Leadership Award for Improving Health Care, Southern Regional Area Health Education Center

• 1995 Cameo Award - Outstanding Nurse Researcher, Sigma Theta Tau

• 1990 AJN Book of the Year Awards, American Journal of Nursing

• 1990 Research Utilization Award, Region 7, Sigma Theta Tau International

• 1986 Junior Faculty Development Research Award, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

• 1986 Mary Opal Wolanin Award for Excellence in Clinical Nursing Research, University of Arizona College of Nursing

• 1984 Secondary Care Graduate Faculty Award, School of Nursing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

• 1982 Baccalaureate Teacher of the Year Award, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing

• 1982 Outstanding Young Women of America

• 1978 Baccalaureate Teacher of the Year Award, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing

• 1974 Teacher of the Year Award, Brackenridge Hospital School of Nursing (Austin, TX)

• 1968 President’s Scholar, San Jose State

• 1967 Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Scholarship, San Jose State

• 1966 Dean's Scholar, San Jose State

• 1966 March of Dimes Scholarship

Areas of Expertise

• Gerontology
• Nursing and Health Care Leadership
• Quality of Care / Patient Safety
• Translational Research

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 # 26212466 Eggert, L. K., Blood-Siegfried, J., Champagne, M., Al-Jumaily, M., Biederman, D. J. Coalition building for health: A community garden pilot project with apartment dwelling refugees. J Community Health Nurs. July, 2015; 32(3); 141-50

• 2015 -- Pubmed # 25479172 Gasparini, R., Champagne, M., Stephany, A., Hudson, J., Fuchs, M. A. Policy to practice: increased family presence and the impact on patient- and family-centered care adoption. J Nurs Adm. January, 2015; 45(1); 28-34

• 2014 -- Pubmed # 25353136 Williams, T., King, M. W., Thompson, J. A., Champagne, M. T. Implementing evidence-based medication safety interventions on a progressive care unit. Am J Nurs. November, 2014; 114(11); 53-62

• 2013 -- Pubmed # 24257452 McCawley, B. A., Gannotta, R. J., Champagne, M. T., Wood, K. A. Calling a "Condition H" Nurs Manage. December, 2013; 44(12); 30-35

• 2013 -- Pubmed # 24256929 Granger, B. B., Zhao, Y., Rogers, J., Miller, C., Gilliss, C. L., Champagne, M. The language of data: tools to translate evidence for nurses in clinical practice. J Nurses Prof Dev. Nov-Dec, 2013; 29(6); 294-300

• 2013 -- Pubmed # 23117793 Turner, K., Frush, K., Hueckel, R., Relf, M. V., Thornlow, D., Champagne, M. T. Implementation of the Josie King Care Journal in a pediatric intensive care unit: a quality improvement project. J Nurs Care Qual. July-September, 2013; 28(3); 257-64

• 2012 -- Pubmed # 21702425 McConnell, E. S., Corazzini, K. N., Lekan, D., Bailey, D. E., Sloane, R., Landerman, L. R., Champagne, M. T. Diffusion of innovations in long-term care measurement battery. Res Gerontol Nurs. Winter, 2012; 5(1); 64-76

• 2012 -- Pubmed # 23164202 Muckler, V. C., Vacchiano, C. A., Sanders, E. G., Wilson, J. P., Champagne, M. T. Focused anesthesia interview resource to improve efficiency and quality. J Perianesth Nurs. December 1, 2012; 27(6); 376-84

• 2012 -- Mabrey, M. E., Vorderstrasse, A., Champagne, M., Pickett, L. C. Continuous intravenous insulin: An evaluation in bariatric patients outside of the intensive care unit. Bariatric Nursing and Surgical Patient Care. December, 2012; 7(4); 172-182

• 2012 -- Pubmed # 23052353 Saladino, L., Pickett, L. C., Frush, K., Mall, A., Champagne, M. T. Evaluation of a Nurse-Led Safety Program in a Critical Care Unit. J Nurs Care Qual. October 9, 2012; 27(6); 376-84

• 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

• 2012 -- Silberberg, M., Sloane, R.,, Yarnall, K. S. H., McKinnon, A., Patel, R., Champagne, M. Improving hypertension control in a population of low-income frail older adults: An evaluation of the Just for Us model. Journal of Applied Gerontology. July, 2012; 31(4); 467-487

• 2012 -- Pubmed # 21989457 Hueckel, R. M., Mericle, J. M., Frush, K., Martin, P. L., Champagne, M. T. Implementation of Condition Help: family teaching and evaluation of family understanding. J Nurs Care Qual. Apr-Jun, 2012; 27(2); 176-81

• 2011 -- Pubmed # 22372083 Vinson, M. H., McCallum, R., Thornlow, D. K., Champagne, M. T. Design, implementation, and evaluation of population-specific telehealth nursing services. Nurs Econ. September-October, 2011; 29(5); 265-72

• 2011 -- Pubmed # 21037484 Fuchs, M. A., Sexton, D. J., Thornlow, D. K., Champagne, M. T. Evaluation of an evidence-based, nurse-driven checklist to prevent hospital-acquired catheter-associated urinary tract infections in intensive care units. J Nurs Care Qual. Apr-Jun, 2011; 26(2); 101-9

• 2011 -- Pubmed # 21160437 Gura, G. F., Champagne, M. T., Blood-Siegfried, J. E. Autism spectrum disorder screening in primary care. J Dev Behav Pediatr. January, 2011; 32(1); 48-51

• 2010 -- Corazzini, K. N., McConnell, S., Anderson, R. A., Reed, D., Champagne, M. T., Lekan, D., Preisser, J. S., Bailey, D., Zimmerman, S. The importance of organizational climate to training needs and outcomes in long-term care. Alzheimer's Care Today. Apr./Jun., 2010; 11(2); 109-121

• 2010 -- McConnell, E. S., Corazzini, K. N., Lekan, D., Bailey, D., Sloane, R., Zimmerman, S., Mitchell, C. M., Landerman, L. R., Champagne, M. T. Staff perception of new pain care practices in dementia care: Psychometric properties of the Duke Diffusion of Innovation in Long-Term Care Battery. Alzheimer's Care Today. Apr./Jun., 2010; 11(2); 122-133

• 2010 -- Valiga, T. M., Champagne, M. T. Creating the future of nursing education: Challenges and opportunities. In Current Issues in Nursing (8th Ed.), edited by Cohen, P. S. & Moorhead, S. February, 2010; pp. 75-83. St. Louis. MO: Mosby Elsevier.

• 2008 -- Pubmed # 18367904 Michener, J. L., Yaggy, S., Lyn, M., Warburton, S., Champagne, M., Black, M., Cuffe, M., Califf, R., Gilliss, C., Williams, R. S., Dzau, V. J. Improving the health of the community: Duke's experience with community engagement. Acad Med. April, 2008; 83(4); 408-13

• 2006 -- Pubmed # 16581892 Yaggy, S. D., Michener, J. L., Yaggy, D., Champagne, M. T., Silberberg, M., Lyn, M., Johnson, F., Yarnall, K. S. Just for Us: an academic medical center-community partnership to maintain the health of a frail low-income senior population. Gerontologist. April, 2006; 46(2); 271-6

• 2005 -- Pubmed # 15618094 Michener, J. L., Champagne, M. T., Yaggy, D., Yaggy, S. D., Krause, K. M. Making a home in the community for the academic medical center. Acad Med. January, 2005; 80(1); 57-61

• 2005 -- Champagne, M. T. The future of nursing education: new educational models. In Current Issues in Nursing (7th Ed.), edited by Cohen, P. S. & Moorhead, S. 2005; pp. 57-67. St. Louis: Mosby Elsevier.

• 2004 -- Pubmed # 15239510 Champagne, M. Private colleges and university nursing programs in North Carolina. N C Med J. Mar-Apr, 2004; 65(2); 92-3

• 2003 -- Johnson-Pawlson, J., Champagne, M., O’Shaughnessy, M., Short, N. Making a difference. Monograph. July, 2003;

• 2003 -- Champagne, M. Shared learning objectives and shared curricula. In Report to 10th Congress of Health Professions Educators on the next generation of interdisciplinary education. 2003; 39-50

• 2002 -- Champagne, M. T., Hewitt, D., Short, N., Pietrangelo-Brown, S., Espstein, S., Bowers, M. Access to opportunity: The Duke-East Carolina Partnerships for Training Program. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks (JALN) Special Nursing Edition. August, 2002; 6(2);

• 2000 -- Champagne, M. T. The interplay of biology, environment and behavior in the prevention and management of chronic illness. In Key aspects of preventing and managing chronic illness, edited by Funk, S. G., Tornquist, E. M., Leeman, J., Miles, M. S., & Harrell, J. S. October, 2000; pp. 43-53. New York: Springer Publishing.

• 1998 -- Pubmed # 9766454 Bergstrom, N., Braden, B., Kemp, M., Champagne, M., Ruby, E. Predicting pressure ulcer risk: a multisite study of the predictive validity of the Braden Scale. Nurs Res. Sep.-Oct., 1998; 47(5); 261-9

• 1997 -- Pubmed # 9274067 Miller, J., Neelon, V., Champagne, M., Bailey, D., Ng'andu, N., Belyea, M., Jarrell, E., Montoya, L., Williams, A. The assessment of acute confusion as part of nursing care. Appl Nurs Res. August, 1997; 10(3); 143-51

• 1997 -- Champagne, M. T., Tornquist , E. M., Funk, S. G. Nurse practitioner extra: Achieving research-based practice American Journal of Nursing. May, 1997; 97(5 / Nurse Pract Extra Ed); 16AAA-BBB, 16DDD

• 1997 -- Funk, S. G., Tornquist, E. M., Champagne, M. T., Wiese, R. A. (Eds.) Die pflege chronisch kranker. 1997; Bern: Verlag Hans Huber.

• 1996 -- Pubmed # 8941300 Neelon, V. J., Champagne, M. T., Carlson, J. R., Funk, S. G. The NEECHAM Confusion Scale: construction, validation, and clinical testing. Nurs Res. Nov.-Dec., 1996; 45(6); 324-30

• 1996 -- Pubmed # 8537586 Bergstrom, N., Braden, B., Kemp, M., Champagne, M., Ruby, E. Multi-site study of incidence of pressure ulcers and the relationship between risk level, demographic characteristics, diagnoses, and prescription of preventive interventions. J Am Geriatr Soc. January, 1996; 44(1); 22-30

• 1996 -- Champagne, M. T., Tornquist , E. M., Funk, S. G. Research use in advanced practice nursing. In Advanced practice nursing: Changing roles and clinical applications, edited by Hickey, J. V., Ouimette, R. M., & Venegoni, S. L. 1996; pp. 213-224. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott-Raven Publishers.

• 1995 -- Pubmed # 7567566 Funk, S. G., Tornquist, E. M., Champagne, M. T. Barriers and facilitators of research utilization. An integrative review. Nurs Clin North Am. September, 1995; 30(3); 395-407

• 1995 -- Pubmed # 7695358 Funk, S. G., Champagne, M. T., Tornquist, E. M., Wiese, R. A. Administrators' views on barriers to research utilization. Appl Nurs Res. February, 1995; 8(1); 44-9

• 1995 -- Pubmed # 7736294 Tornquist, E. M., Funk, S. G., Champagne, M. T. Research utilization: reconnecting research and practice. AACN Clin Issues. February, 1995; 6(1); 105-9

• 1995 -- Funk, S. G., Tornquist, E. M., Champagne, M. T., Wiese, R. A. (Eds.) Key aspects of caring for the acutely ill: Technological aspects, patient education, and quality of life. January, 1995; New York: Springer Publishing Co., Inc..

• 1995 -- Champagne, M. T., Wiese, R. A. Research on caring for the acutely ill adult: implications for practice. In Key aspects of caring for the acutely ill: Technological aspects, patient education, and quality of life, edited by Funk, S. G., Tornquist, E. M., Champagne, M. T., & Wiese, R. A. January, 1995; pp. 325-328. New York: Springer Publishing.

• 1993 -- Pubmed # 8311439 Tornquist, E. M., Funk, S. G., Champagne, M. T., Wiese, R. A. Advice on reading research: overcoming the barriers. Appl Nurs Res. November, 1993; 6(4); 177-83

• 1993 -- Funk, S. G., Tornquist, E. M., Champagne, M. T., Wiese, R. A. (Eds.) Key aspects of caring for the chronically ill: Hospital and home. 1993; New York: Springer Publishing Co..

• 1993 -- Funk, S. G., Tornquist, E. M., Champagne, M. T., Wiese, R. A. Caring for the chronically ill: from research to practice. In Key aspects of caring for the chronically ill: Hospital and home, edited by Funk, S. G., Tornquist, E. M., Champagne, M. T., & Wiese, R. A. 1993; pp. 3-7. New York: Springer Publishing.

• 1992 -- Neelon, V. J., Champagne, M. T., McConnell, E., Carlson, J., Funk, S. G. Effectiveness of the NEECHAM Scale in assessing the cognitive status of hospitalized older patients. In Key aspects of elder care: Managing falls, incontinence and cognitive impairment, edited by Funk, S. G., Tornquist, E. M., Champagne, M. T., & Wiese, R. A. 1992; pp. 278-299. New York: Springer Publishing.

• 1992 -- Neelon, V. J.and Champagne, M. T. Managing cognitive impairment: The current basis for practice. In Key aspects of elder care: Managing falls, incontinence and cognitive impairment, edited by Funk, S. G., Tornquist, E. M., Champagne, M. T., & Wiese, R. A. 1992; pp. 239-250. New York: Springer Publishing.

• 1992 -- Champagne, M. T., Wiese, R. A. Research on cognitive impairment: Implications for practice. In Key aspects of elder care: Managing falls, incontinence and cognitive impairment, edited by Funk, S. G., Tornquist, E. M., Champagne, M. T., & Wiese, R. A. 1992; pp. 340-346. New York: Springer Publishing.

• 1992 -- Funk, S. G., Tornquist, E. M., Champagne, M. T., Wiese, R. A. (Eds.) Key aspects of elder care: Managing falls, incontinence and cognitive impairment. 1992; New York: Springer Publishing.

• 1991 -- Pubmed # 1741642 Funk, S. G., Champagne, M. T., Wiese, R. A., Tornquist, E. M. Barriers to using research findings in practice: the clinician's perspective. Appl Nurs Res. May, 1991; 4(2); 90-5

• 1991 -- Pubmed # 1741634 Funk, S. G., Champagne, M. T., Wiese, R. A., Tornquist, E. M. BARRIERS: the barriers to research utilization scale. Appl Nurs Res. February, 1991; 4(1); 39-45

• 1991 -- Pubmed # 2122985 Harrell, J. S., Champagne, M. T., Jarr, S., Miyaya, M. Teaching cardiovascular assessment. J Contin Educ Nurs. Nov.-Dec., 1990; 21(6); 241-4

• 1990 -- Pubmed # 2318661 Harrell, J. S., Champagne, M. T., Jarr, S., Miyaya, M. Heart sound simulation: how useful for critical care nurses? Heart Lung. March, 1990; 19(2); 197-202

• 1990 -- Funk, S. G., Tornquist, E. M., Champagne, M. T., Copp, L. A., Wiese, R. A. (Eds.) Key aspects of recovery: Improving nutrition, rest, and mobility. 1990; New York: Springer Publishing.

• 1990 -- Champagne, M. T., Wiese, R. A. Nutrition and skin integrity: Implications for practice. In Key aspects of recovery: Improving nutrition, rest, and mobility, edited by Funk, S. G., Tornquist, E. M., Champagne, M. T., Copp, L. A., & Wiese, R. A. 1990; pp. 214-219. New York: Springer Publishing.

• 1990 -- McConnell, E. S., Neelon, V. J., Champagne, M. T. The relationship between nutritional status and cognitive status in the hospitalized elderly. In Key aspects of recovery: Improving nutrition, rest, and mobility, edited by Funk, S. G., Tornquist, E. M., Champagne, M. T., Copp, L. A., & Wiese, R. A. 1990; pp. 171-182. New York: Springer Publishing.

• 1989 -- Pubmed # 2606207 Champagne, M. T., Harrell, J. S., Friedman, B. J. Use of a heart sound simulator in teaching cardiac auscultation. Focus Crit Care. December, 1989; 16(6); 448-56

• 1989 -- Pubmed # 2815726 Tornquist, E. M., Funk, S. G., Champagne, M. T. Writing research reports for clinical audiences. West J Nurs Res. October, 1989; 11(5); 576-82

• 1989 -- Pubmed # 2571212 Funk, S. G., Tornquist, E. M., Champagne, M. T. Application and evaluation of dissemination model. West J Nurs Res. August, 1989; 11(4); 486-91

• 1989 -- Pubmed # 2750148 Funk, S. G., Tornquist, E. M., Champagne, M. T. A model for improving the dissemination of nursing research. West J Nurs Res. June, 1989; 11(3); 361-72

• 1989 -- Pubmed # 2497932 Champagne, M. T., Ashley, M. L. Nutritional support in the critically ill elderly patient. Crit Care Nurs Q. June, 1989; 12(1); 15-25

• 1989 -- Pubmed # 2928143 Swenson, I., Havens, B., Champagne, M. State boards and impaired nurses. Nurs Outlook. Mar-Apr 1989; 37(2); 94-96

• 1989 -- Funk, S. G., Tornquist, E. M., Champagne, M. T., Copp, L. A., Wiese, R. A. (Eds.) Key aspects of comfort: Management of pain, fatigue, and nausea. 1989; New York: Springer Publishing Co..

• 1989 -- Champagne, M.T., Wiese, R.A. Intervening with adults in pain - A discussion. In Key aspects of comfort: Management of pain, fatigue, and nausea, edited by Funk, S. G., Tornquist, E. M., Champagne, M. T., Copp, L. A., & Wiese, R. A. 1989; pp. 173-178. New York: Springer Publishing.

• 1989 -- Champagne, M.T., Wiese, R. A. Nutrition and skin integrity: Implications for practice. In Key aspects of comfort: Management of pain, fatigue, and nausea, edited by Funk, S. G., Tornquist, E. M., Champagne, M. T., Copp, L. A., & Wiese, R. A. 1989; pp. 214-219. New York: Springer Publishing.

• 1987 -- Pubmed # 3648682 Swenson, I., Havens. B., Champagne, M. State board members' perceptions of impaired nurses. Nurs Outlook. Jul-Aug 1987; 35(4); 154-155

• 1987 -- Pubmed # 2952942 Swenson, I., Havens. B., Champagne, M. Interpretations of state board criteria and disciplinary procedures regarding impaired nurses. Nurs Outlook. May-Jun 1987; 35(3); 108-110

• 1987 -- Pubmed # 3644241 Champagne, M.,, Swenson, I, Havens, B. State Board criteria for licensure and disciplinary procedures regarding impaired nurses. Nurs Outlook. Mar-Apr 1987; 35(2); 54, 56-57

• 1987 -- Champagne, M., Neelon, V., McConnell, E. Acute confusion in the hospitalized elderly. Classification of nursing diagnoses: Proceedings of the Seventh Conference. 1987; 293-294

• 1981 -- Champagne, M. Statistics: Boon or boondogle for nursing (Editorial). Research sources and resources. June, 1981;

Grant Funding (selected)

• Doctor of Nursing Practice  
  Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA)
  1D09-HP14827-01-00
  07/2008-06/2011
  Role: Faculty Member
  The goal is to develop, implement, and operate a new DNP program, the first in North Carolina.

• Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship Program (CFDA 93.358)  
  Department of Health and Human Services
  A10-HP 00264-05-00
  07/2004-06/2005
  Role: Project Director
  

• Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship Program (CFDA 93.358)  
  National Institutes of Health
  2A10-HP 00264-04
  07/2003-06/2004
  Role: Project Director
  

• Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship Program (CFDA 93.358)  
  National Institutes of Health
  2A10-HP 00264-03
  07/2002-06/2003
  Role: Project Director
  

• Nursing and Health Ministries (Joint Grant to the School of Nursing and the School of Divinity)  
  The Duke Endowment
  07/2002-06/2003
  Role: Co-Project Director
  

• Nursing Education Master’s  
  SRAHEC and Duke University School of Nursing
  07/2002-06/2004
  Role: Project Director
  

• Molecular Basis of Postoperative Delirium in the Elderly  
  National Institutes of Health
  5R01AG019766-05
  01/2003-12/2008
  Role: Co-Investigator
  

• Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship Program  
  Department of Health and Human Services
  2A10-HP 00264-02
  07/2001-06/2002
  Role: Project Director
  

• Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship Program  
  Department of Health and Human Services
  1A10 HP-00264-01
  07/2000-06/2001
  Role: Project Director
  

• Professional Nurse Traineeship  
  National Institutes of Health
  5A11-NU00384-15
  07/1999-06/2000
  Role: Project Director
  

• Professional Nurse Traineeship  
  National Institutes of Health
  5A11-NU00384-14
  07/1998-06/1999
  Role: Project Director
  

• Duke-ECU Partnerships For Training  
  Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
  ID-#032603
  10/1997-06/2002
  Role: Project Director
  Matching funds from Duke Endowment

• Duke-ECU Partnership for Training (Planning Grant)  
  Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
  10/1995-09/1997
  Role: Project Director
  

• Family Nurse Practitioner Program, 1997-2000  
  North Carolina AHEC, FAHEC
  07/1997-06/2000
  Role: Project Director
  

• Professional Nurse Traineeship  
  National Institutes of Health
  2A11-NU00384-13
  07/1997-06/1999
  Role: Project Director
  

• Professional Nurse Traineeship  
  National Institutes of Health
  2A11-NU00384-12
  07/1996-06/1997
  Role: Project Director
  

• Nurse Education in Administration and Critical Care  
  North Carolina AHEC, FAHEC
  07/1994-06/1997
  Role: Project Director
  

• Nurse Education in Administration and Critical Care  
  North Carolina AHEC, FAHEC
  07/1992-06/1994
  Role: Project Director
  

• Moving New Nursing Knowledge into Practice: A Continuing Education Program  
  Division of Nursing, Bureau of Health Professionals
  07/1990-06/1993
  Role: Clinical Nursing Research Specialist
  

• Acute Confusion in Hospitalized Elders: Patterns - Interventions  
  NIH, National Center for Nursing Research
  07/1988-06/1993
  Role: Co-PI
  

• Nursing Assessment of Pressure Sore Risk (Multi-site proposal)  
  NIH, National Center for Nursing Research
  08/1988-08/1991
  Role: Co-Investigator and North Carolina Site Principal Investigator
  

• Sleep Apnea and Confusion Development in the Hospitalized Elderly  
  UNC Biomedical Research Support Grant
  11/1988-12/1988
  Role: Co-PI
  

• Disseminating Nursing Research: A Focused Conference Monograph Series  
  NIH, National Center for Nursing Research
  09/1986-08/1989
  Role: Co-Investigator
  

• Autonomic Responses in the Hospitalized Elderly  
  UNC Biomedical Research Support Grant
  07/1986-07/1987
  Role: Co-Investigator
  

• Measure of Air Leak Post Thoractomy  
  UNC Biomedical Research Support Grant
  01/1987-12/1987
  Role: PI
  

• Effects of Scheduled Ambulation Post-Thoracotomy  
  Deknatel Company
  01/1986-06/1988
  Role: Co-Principal Investigator
  

• Predictors of Acute Confusion in the Hospitalized Elderly (Junior Faculty Development Award )  
  University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
  07/1985-07/1986
  Role: PI
  

• State Board Members Perceptions of Impaired Nurses  
  American Nurses Foundation Research Grant
  10/1985-09/1986
  Role: Co-investigator