James W. Flahive, MSN, RN. BC Address: [School] Address: [Home] The University of Texas at El Paso 3101 Fillmore College of Health Sciences El Paso, Texas 79930 School of Nursing 915-562-3488 1101 N. Campbell Street jwflahive@aol.com El Paso, Texas 79920 915-747-7242 jflahive@utep.ed Educational Preparation 1991 1992 New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico 1981 The University of Texas at El Paso. El Paso, Texas MSN in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing. Functional areas of teaching and nursing administration. 1979 Iowa Wesleyan College. Mount Pleasant, Iowa BSN. Integrated curriculum utilizing a theoretical framework of adaptation. 1976 Chaminade University. Honolulu, Hawaii Bachelor of General Studies. Liberal focus. 1964 Broadlawns Polk County Hospital. Des Moines, Iowa Diploma in nursing. Licensure Active licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas. Inactive licensure as a Registered Nurse in the states of Iowa and Colorado. Certification 1986 Present Certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing. American Nurses Credentialing Center. Washington, D.C. Professional Experience 1998 2000 Always Caring Home Care Services, Inc. El Paso, Texas. * Director, Psychiatric Home Care, part-time during the academic year and full time during the summers.
(James W. Flahive) -2-1993 Present The University of Texas at El Paso. El Paso, Texas * Instructor, Clinical Nursing * Academic Advisor RN/BSN Nursing Program * Assistant Dean, Student Affairs (Interim) May August, 2002. 1992 1993 The University of Texas at El Paso. El Paso, Texas * Director, Continuing Education 1986 1992 New Mexico State University. Las Cruces, New Mexico. Assistant Professor, Nursing 1966 1986 United States Army Nurse Corps. Washington, D.C. * Commissioned Officer * Wide variety of assignments to include clinical staff nurse, nurse manager, clinical nurse specialist, staff development, and mid level nursing administration. * Completion of six month psychiatric/mental health nursing course. * Completion of Army Medical Department Advance Officer Course. 1964 1966 New graduate positions, primarily in medical/surgical nursing and pediatrics in a small community hospital setting. Professional Membership 2004 Present American Psychiatric Nurse s Association 1979 Present American Nurses Association 1979 Present Texas Nurses Association * Nominations Committee Member * Council on Nursing Practice Chairperson - 3 years. * Council on Education Member 2 years 1979 Present Texas Nurses Association, District I * President * Board of Directors Four terms * Treasurer * Scholarship Committee Chairperson * Governmental Affairs Committee Member * State Delegate Four terms
(James W. Flahive) -3-1983 Present Sigma Theta Tau, Int., Delta Kappa Chapter, The University of Texas at El Paso. * Board member * Treasurer * Counselor Awards and Recognition 2004, 1999 and 1997 Ministry Recognition Award, St Pius X Catholic Community, El Paso, Texas. 1987 Rousch Award for Teaching Excellence. New Mexico State University. Las Cruces, New Mexico. 1979 Award of Merit. Iowa Wesleyan College. Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Professional Presentations 2004 Healing After Loss Ministry Formation (40 hours ) Tepeyac Institute, Catholic Diocese of El Paso. El Paso, Texas. (January/February, 2004). End of Life Care. (4 hours ). Physical Therapy Program, The University of Texas at El Paso. El Paso, Texas (June, 2004). 2003 Healing After Loss Ministry Formation (40 hours) Tepeyac Institute, Catholic Diocese of El Paso. El Paso, Texas. (February 2003) End of Life Issues (4 hours) Physical Therapy Program, University Texas at El Paso. El Paso, Texas (July 2003). 2002 Healing After Loss Ministry Seminar (36 hours), Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces. Las Cruces, New Mexico. (March 2002) Healing After Loss Ministry Formation (40 hours) Tepeyac Institute, Catholic Diocese of El Paso. El Paso, Texas. (February 2002). 2001 Healing After Loss Workshop (30 hours) St. Pius X Catholic Community. El Paso, Texas. Ministering to the Sick and Dying (2 hours). Tepeyac Institute, Catholic Diocese of El Paso. El Paso, Texas.
(James W. Flahive) -4- Contemporary Aspects of Death and Dying. (3 hour guest lecturer. Physical Therapy Program, University Texas at El Paso. El Paso, Texas. Consultation Activities 1999 Always Caring Home Care Services, Inc. El Paso, Texas. Focus areas of quality improvement, team building, and communication. 1995 Alternatives Behavioral Center. El Paso, Texas. Development of quality improvement program. 1987 1995 SouthWest AIDS Committee. El Paso, Texas. Focus areas of crisis intervention, development of administrative protocols, and development/implementation of client and family support groups. Teaching Assignments Spring 2004 N 3609 Family Situational Stressors (1/3 lecture and two clinical groups) N 4401 Design and preparation of modules for distance education format. Psychiatric/Mental Health Lectures in Health Assessment, Foundations, and Wellness courses. (15 hours of lecture time) Summer 2004 N 4401 Nursing Management and Leadership. ( Full lecture load ) N 4611 Health Care Along the Border. (One clinical group) Fall 2004 N 3609 Family Situational Stressors ( Two clinical groups ) N 3330 Contemporary Aspects of Death and Dying (Full lecture load) Psychiatric/Mental Health lectures in Health Assessment, Foundations, Wellness,
(James W. Flahive) -5- Family Developmental Stressors, Nursing Of People in Crisis (21 hours of lecture) Fall 2003 N 3609 Family Situational Stressors Spring 2003 N 3609 Family Situational Stressors Summer 2003 N 4300 Professional Nursing Issues Fall 2002 N 3609 Family Situational Stressors, (Lecture/Clinical) (Lecture) Spring 2002 N 3609 Family Situational Stressors Summer 2002 N 4401 Leadership and Management Fall 2001 N 4711 Nursing of People in Crisis, (Lecture content) N 3703 Health Promotion (Clinical group) Assistant Dean, Student Affairs (Interim) Summer 2001 N 4400 Professionalism in Nursing (Full lecture load) N 700 Community Health, (Clinical group) Assistant Dean, Student Affairs (Interim) Spring 2001 N 4711 Nursing of People in Crisis, (Lecture content) N 3702 Fundamentals of Nursing Practice, (Clinical Group) Academic Advisor RN/BSN Program Fall 2000 N 4711 Nursing of People in Crisis, (Lecture content and one clinical group) Summer 2000 N 4100 Nursing Leadership, (Lecture content) N 4701 Multidisciplinary Community Health, (Clinical Group) Spring 2000 N 4711 Nursing of People in Crisis, (Lecture Content and one Clinical Group), Fall 1999 N 4711 Nursing of People in Crisis, (Lecture Content and two Clinical Groups)
(James W. Flahive) -6- N 3330 Contemporary Aspects of Death and Dying, Academic Advisor RN/BSN Program Summer 1999 N 4400 Professionalism in Nursing N 4700 Community Health (Clinical Group) Spring 1999 N 4711 Nursing of People in Crisis (Lecture Content and two Clinical Groups. Fall 1998 N 4711 Nursing of People in Crisis (Lecture Content and two Clinical Groups.. University Professional Services University Bookstore Committee Search Committee for Director of Counseling Services member University Undergraduate Curriculum Committee School of Nursing Community * Chairperson, Nursing Faculty Organization Faculty Senate Representative. Faculty Evaluation Committee. Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. School of Nursing Program Evaluation Committee. Ad Hoc Planning Committee for BSN 2000 Curriculum. Ministry Council. St. Pius X Catholic Community. El Paso, Texas. (1999 Present) Marriage Preparation Sponsor Couple. Catholic Diocese of El Paso. El Paso, Texas. (1997 Present) El Paso Mental Health Association. Board of Directors. El Paso, Texas. (1986 1990) Arms of Love Ministry. Facilitator, family support group for family members/partners of AIDS clients. St. Pius X Catholic Community. El Paso, Texas. (1987 1996) Facilitator, family support group for family members/partners of AIDS clients. SouthWest AIDS Committee. El Paso, Texas. (1987 1996) AIDS Educator for West Texas and Southwestern New Mexico. (1989 1994) Revised 01/05