CURRICULUM VITA DONNA MARIE CALLAGHAN, PhD, RN, GCNS-BC, CNE Widener University School of Nursing One University Place Chester PA 19013 610.499.4208 dmcallaghan@mail.widener.edu EDUCATION Date Degree Institution Area of concentration 2000 PhD Widener University Nursing Science Chester, Pennsylvania 1987 MSN Villanova University Nursing Education Villanova, Pennsylvania Adult Health 1981 BSN Pennsylvania State University Nursing University Park, Pennsylvania PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Dates Position Area of specialization 2011 - present Director of MSN-CNS Program Gerontological Clinical Widener University Nurse Specialist Chester, Pennsylvania 2011 - present Associate Professor Nursing Fundamentals Widener University Adult Health School of Nursing Adult-Gerontology Chester, Pennsylvania 2005 2011 Assistant Professor Nursing Fundamentals Widener University Adult Health School of Nursing Chester, Pennsylvania
2001 2005 Assistant Professor Nursing Fundamentals Rutgers, Adult Health The State University of New Jersey Camden College of Arts and Sciences Department of Nursing Camden, New Jersey 1988 2001 Clinical Professor Nursing Fundamentals Helene Fuld School of Nursing Adult Health in Camden County Blackwood, New Jersey 1988 1993 Staff Nurse Medical-Surgical West Jersey Hospital Berlin, New Jersey 1987 1988 Nursing Supervisor Home Health Holy Redeemer Visiting Nurse Agency Cape May County, New Jersey 1986 1987 Staff Development Coordinator Home Health Holy Redeemer Visiting Nurse Agency Cape May County, New Jersey 1985 1986 Visiting Nurse Home Health Holy Redeemer Visiting Nurse Agency Cape May County, New Jersey 1983 1985 Staff Nurse Medical-Surgical Bryn Mawr Hospital Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania 1981 1983 Staff Nurse Medical-Surgical Good Samaritan Hospital Pottsville, Pennsylvania LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS Nursing License # Pennsylvania RN-250084-L New Jersey 26NR06055800 2008 present Certified Nurse Educator, National League for Nursing
1992 present Gerontological Clinical Nurse Specialist - Board Certified, American Nurses Credentialing Center 1987 1997 Certified Gerontological Nurse, American Nurses Credentialing Center HONORS AND AWARDS 2013 Sigma Theta Tau Eta Beta Chapter Excellence in Research Award 2010 Widener University Faculty Development Options Award 1987 Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Alpha Nu Chapter, Villanova University PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DISSERTATION 2000 The Relationships among Health-Promoting Self-Care Behaviors, Self-Care Self-Efficacy, and Self-Care Agency. Doctoral dissertation. Widener University, Chester, PA (UMI # 9977064). RESEARCH AND GRANTS 2009 present The Effects of a Faith Community Nursing Intervention in Promoting Healthy Behaviors in Adults. (Primary Investigator) Funded: Widener University Provost Grant ($1250); Sigma Theta Tau International, Eta Beta Chapter Research Grant ($500) (in intervention phase) 2006 2009 Promoting Health and Self-Care across the Life Span. (Primary Investigator) Funded: Sigma Theta Tau International, Eta Mu Chapter Research Grants ($1000) (completed) 2004 2006 Increasing Staff Nurses Abilities in Addressing the Spiritual and Emotional Needs of their Patients. (Primary Investigator) Funded: Rand Faculty Fellowship ($4000); Sigma Theta Tau International, Eta Mu Chapter Research Grants ($1000); New Jersey State Nurses Association Institute for Nursing Research Grant ($1000); Rutgers University Research Council Grant ($1000) (completed)
2003 The Relationships among Health-Promoting Self-Care Behaviors, Self-Care Self-Efficacy, and Self-Care Agency in an Adolescent Population. (Primary Investigator) Funded: Sigma Theta Tau International, Eta Mu Chapter Research Grant ($500); New Jersey State Nurses Association Institute for Nursing Research Grant ($1000) (completed) 2002 The Relationships among Health-Promoting Self-Care Behaviors, Self-Care Self-Efficacy, and Self-Care Agency in an Older Adult Population. (Primary Investigator) Funded: Sigma Theta Tau International, Eta Mu Chapter Research Grant ($500) (completed) PUBLISHED MANUSCRIPTS Refereed Callaghan, D. M. (2006). Basic conditioning factors influences on adolescents healthy behaviors, self-efficacy, and self-care. Issues in Comprehensive Pediatric Nursing, 29, 191-204. Callaghan, D. M. (2006). The influence of spiritual growth on self-care agency in an older adult population. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 32, 43-51. Callaghan, D. M. (2006). The influence of basic conditioning factors on healthy behaviors, self-efficacy, and self-care in adults. Journal of Holistic Nursing, 24, 178-185. Callaghan, D. M. (2005). Healthy behaviors, self-efficacy, self-care, and basic conditioning factors in older adults. Journal of Community Health Nursing, 22, 169-178. Callaghan, D. M. (2005). The influence of spiritual growth on adolescents initiative and responsibility for self-care. Pediatric Nursing, 31, 91-95. Callaghan, D. M. (2003). Health-promoting self-care behaviors, self-care selfefficacy, and self-care agency. Nursing Science Quarterly, 16, 247-254.
PRESENTATIONS Papers Callaghan, D. (2013, March). The Evolution of CNS Education at Widener University: The Saga Continues. Invited paper presentation at the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists Conference, San Antonia, TX National (Refereed) Callaghan, D. (2011, November). Maximizing the benefit of the Joanna Briggs Institute, Paper presentation at the Biannual Program and Meeting of the Philadelphia Affiliate of the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, Widener University School of Nursing, Chester, PA Regional (Invited) Callaghan, D. (2007, November). Promoting health and self-care across the life span. Paper presentation at the 39 th Biennial Convention of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Baltimore, MD International (Refereed) Callaghan, D. (2007, January). Increasing Staff Nurses Abilities in Addressing the Spiritual and Emotional Needs of their Patients. Paper presentation at Virtua Health System Nursing Research Committee Meeting, Voorhees, NJ Local (Invited) Callaghan, D. (2006, March). Promoting health and self-care across the life span. Paper presentation at the Sigma Theta Tau International, Eta Beta Chapter Research Day, Widener University, Chester, PA Local (Refereed) Callaghan, D. (2006, March). Promoting health and self-care across the life span. Paper presentation at the Parish Nurse Council of the Diocese of Camden Education Day, Holy Family Parish, Turnersville, NJ Regional (Invited) Callaghan, D. (2004, April). Spirituality and self-care across the life span. Paper presentation at the New Jersey Nursing Convention, Atlantic City, NJ Regional (Refereed) Callaghan, D. (2003, November). The Relationships among Health-Promoting Self-Care Behaviors, Self-Care Self-Efficacy, and Self-Care Agency across the Life Span. Paper presentation at the 37 th Biennial Convention of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Toronto, Canada International (Refereed)
Callaghan, D. (2002, February). The Relationships among Health- Promoting Self-Care Behaviors, Self-Care Self-Efficacy, and Self- Care Agency in Adults. Paper presentation at the Sigma Theta Tau International, Eta Mu Chapter General Membership Meeting, Voorhees, NJ Local (Invited) Posters Callaghan, D. (2010, March). The Evolution of CNS Education at Widener University. Poster presentation at the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists Conference, Portland, OR National (Refereed) Callaghan, D. (2007, March). Basic conditioning factors, health, and self-care across the life span. Poster presentation at the Sigma Theta Tau International Eta Beta Chapter Research Day, Widener University, Chester, PA Local (Refereed) Callaghan, D. (2005, May). Spirituality and self-care across the life span. Poster presentation at Virtua Health System Nurses Week Celebration, Marlton, Voorhees, Berlin, and Burlington, NJ Regional (Invited) Callaghan, D. (2004, February). The Relationships among Health- Promoting Self-Care Behaviors, Self-Care Self-Efficacy, and Self- Care Agency across the Life Span. Poster presentation at the Sigma Theta Tau International, Eta Mu Chapter General Membership Meeting, Voorhees, NJ Local (Invited) Callaghan, D. (2002, November). The Relationships among Health-Promoting Self-Care Behaviors, Self-Care Self-Efficacy, and Self-Care Agency in Adults. Poster presentation at the 7 th International Self-Care Deficit Theory Conference, Atlanta, GA International (Refereed) Callaghan, D. (2002, March). The Relationships among Health-Promoting Self-Care Behaviors, Self-Care Self-Efficacy, and Self-Care Agency in Adults. Poster presentation at the New Jersey Nursing Convention, Atlantic City, NJ Regional (Refereed) Callaghan, D. (2001, March). The Relationships among Health-Promoting Self-Care Behaviors, Self-Care Self-Efficacy, and Self-Care Agency in Adults. Poster presentation at the Sigma Theta Tau International, Eta Beta Chapter Research Day, Widener University, Chester, PA Local (Refereed)
CONTINUING EDUCATION March 24, 2014 March 21, 2014 Feb. 17, 2014 Nov. 25, 2013 Nov. 16-20, 2013 Nov. 4, 2013 Oct. 20, 2013 Oct. 19, 2013 Oct. 15, 2013 April 22, 2013 April 11, 2013 Statistical Power Analysis and the Problems with Underpowered Research, Widener University School of Nursing, Chester, PA, 1.0 contact hour Improving Patient Outcomes through Research, Eta Beta Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau, Widener University School of Nursing, Chester, PA 3.25 contact hours CPR (Coffee Provides Resuscitation): How to Wake Up Floundering Nursing Students, Widener University School of Nursing, Chester, PA, 1.0 contact hour Statistics Review for Reading and Conducting Quantitative Research, Widener University School of Nursing, Chester, PA, 1.0 contact hour STTI Biennial Convention, Indianapolis, IN 15.75 contact hours The Different Aspects of Pain, Eta Beta Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau, Widener University School of Nursing, Chester, PA 1.0 contact hour Tristate Consortium Sigma Theta Tau International Annual Lectureship and Brunch, Temple University, 2.0 contact hours Lions, Tigers, and Bears, Oh My: Embracing Diversity within the Nursing Profession, Widener University School of Nursing, Chester, PA, 1.0 contact hour 8 th Annual CKHS Nursing Research Symposium, Crozer- Keystone Health System, Chester, PA 6.0 contact hours The Ethics of Publishing: Implications for Nurse Faculty, Widener University School of Nursing, Chester, PA, 1.0 contact hour Interprofessional Collaboration: Does Partnership between Nurses, Physicians, and other Disciplines improve Patient Care? Eta Beta Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau, Widener University School of Nursing, Chester, PA 1.0 contact hours
April 6, 2013 March 25, 2031 March 22, 2013 March 6-9, 2013 Dec. 6, 2012 Nov. 12, 2012 Oct. 6, 2012 Oct. 5, 2012 July 27, 2012 July 16, 2012 March 1-3, 2012 Feb. 13, 2012 What is Type 3C Diabetes? Parish Nurse Council, Diocese of Camden, 1.0 contact hour Evidenced-based Teaching Practice: Advancing the Science of Nursing, Widener University School of Nursing, Chester, PA 1.0 contact hour Advancing Nursing Science through Research, Eta Beta Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau, Widener University School of Nursing, Chester, PA 3.5 contact hours NACNS Conference, San Antonio, TX 17.45 contact hours Rula's Journey in Search of Justice in Bahrain, Widener University School of Nursing, Chester, PA 1 contact hour Nursing Students, Faculty, and Clinicians: Preventing and Treating our Vicarious Trauma. Eta Beta Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau, Widener University School of Nursing, Chester, PA 1 contact hour Widener Nurses Lead the Way: Strategies for Success, Widener University School of Nursing, Chester, PA 1.5 contact hours Managing Change: The Roles of Organizational Structure and Culture, Widener University School of Nursing, Chester, PA 4.0 contact hours Healing Rituals for Body, Mind, and Spirit: Interventions for Nursing Practice, North Penn Visiting Nurse Association, Lansdale, PA, 4.8 contact hours Leading Organizational Change, Widener University School of Nursing, Chester, PA 3.0 contact hours AANC 2012 Master's Education Conference, San Antonio, TX, 11 contact hours Saving the Hearts and Brains of Ones You Love, Widener University School of Nursing, Chester, PA 1 contact hour
Dec. 15, 2011 Dec. 6, 2011 Nov. 9, 2011 Nov. 9, 2011 Nov. 8, 2011 Oct. 31, 2011 Oct. 22, 2011 Oct. 7, 2011 July 10-13, 2011 June 16, 2011 June 6, 2011 Transitioning to Adult-Gerontology APRN Education: Strategies to Infuse Geropsychiatric Content into Nursing Curricula Geropsychiatric Nursing Collaborative, American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Washington, DC 1.5 contact hours Transitioning to Adult-Gerontology APRN Education: Innovative Curriculum Models, Integrating Content, and Clinical Exemplars, American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Washington, DC 1.5 contact hours Transitioning to Adult-Gerontology APRN Education: Strategies and Resources for Teaching Gerontology Content, American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Washington, DC 1.5 contact hours Have a Ball to Reduce Stress and Increase Core Strength for You and Your Patients, Widener University School of Nursing, Chester, PA 1 contact hour Creating Resilience with Biofeedback, Sigma Theta Tau International Eta Beta Chapter, Widener University School of Nursing, Chester, PA 1 contact hour Transitioning to Adult-Gerontology APRN Education: Project Introduction, Scope, and Faculty Resource Development, American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Washington, DC 1.5 contact hours Faith Based Volunteers: Recruit, Retain, Recognize, Parish Nurse Council, Diocese of Camden, 6.5 contact hours Seeing Ourselves through a Leadership Lens, Widener University School of Nursing, Chester, PA 2.0 contact hours A New Beginning - A New Ministry, International Parish Nurse Resource Center, St. Louis, MO 16 contact hours APRN Education: Implementation of the Consensus Model and LACE Network, American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Washington, DC 1.5 contact hours The Role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist in Primary Care, St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne, PA 1 contact hour
May 26, 2011 March 18, 2011 Revising Curricula for the New Master's Essentials, American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Washington, DC 1.5 contact hours Celebrating Nursing Science and Research, Eta Beta Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau, Widener University School of Nursing, Chester, PA 3.5 contact hours Mar. 10-12, 2011 NACNS Conference, Baltimore, MD 11.8 contact hours Nov. 5, 2010 Nov. 2, 2010 October 29, 2010 October 17, 2010 October 2, 2010 Sept. 17, 2010 Sept. 8, 2010 May 22, 2010 April 28, 2010 March 26, 2010 Enhancing Scholarship in the Faculty Role and Simulation in Nursing Education, Widener University School of Nursing, Chester, PA 2.75 contact hours Laughter Can Help Heal Your Humorrhoids! Nurse Builders, Springfield, PA 1 contact hour Disaster Nursing Southeastern Pennsylvania Special Medical Response Team: Establishing and Working in a Surge Facility, Widener University School of Nursing Chester, PA 1 contact hour Creating Your Leadership Legacy: Lessons Learned, Tristate Consortium, Philadelphia, PA 2 contact hours No One Hears the Sound of the Wooden Bell: Providing Nursing Care in Haiti, Widener University School of Nursing, Chester, PA 1 contact hour Applications of StrengthsFinder Leadership for Nursing Faculty and Nurse Leaders, Widener University School of Nursing, Chester, PA 2.0 contact hours Review of AACN s Essentials of Master s Education in Nursing (5 th draft), AACN 2010 Webinar Series, 1.0 contact hour Basic Preparation for Parish Nurses, International Parish Nurse Resource Center, Gibbsboro, NJ 34 contact hours International Research: Issues and Possibilities, Sigma Theta Tau International Eta Beta Chapter, Widener University School of Nursing, Chester, PA 1.0 contact hour Health Law and the Elderly: Managing Risk at the End of Life, Widener University School of Nursing, Chester, PA 6.6 contact hours
March 3 6, 2010 NACNS Conference, Portland, OR 20.3 contact hours Nov. 12, 2009 Leadership Consciousness: Being a 360 Degree Leader, Sigma Theta Tau International Eta Beta Chapter, Widener University School of Nursing, Chester, PA 1.0 contact hour October 7, 2009 Understanding the APRN Consensus Model, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Department of Nursing Development and Education, Philadelphia, PA 1.0 contact hour June 24 26, 2009 Preparing Nursing Students to Care for Older Adults: Enhancing Gerontology in Senior-Level Undergraduate Courses, Geriatric Nursing Education Consortium Institute, Philadelphia, PA (competitively selected participant) 17.4 contact hours April 20, 2009 Nurse Entrepreneurship: Is There a Nurse Entrepreneur in You? Sigma Theta Tau International Eta Beta Chapter, Widener University School of Nursing, Chester, PA 1.0 contact hour Feb. 19, 2009 Healthcare Without Hospitals: My Experience in the Peruvian Rainforest, Sigma Theta Tau International Eta Beta Chapter, Widener University School of Nursing, Chester, PA 1.0 contact hour ACADEMIC CITIZENSHIP School of Nursing 2014 present BSN Curriculum Evaluation Committee, Member 2012 2013 SON Organizational Structure Steering Committee, Member 2011 - present Academic Directors Committee, Member 2011 present Evaluation Committee, Ex Officio Member 2010 2011 Recruitment and Student Affairs Committee, Member 2010 present Continuing Education Planning Committee, Member 2009 2011 Advanced Practice Nursing Task Force, Chair 2009-2011 Test Construction Task Force, Member 2008 2011 BSN Curriculum Revision Committee, Member
2008 2011 Undergraduate Programs Committee, Member (2008 2010) Co-Chair (2010 2011) 2008 2010 Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure Committee, Member 2007 present Scholarship Committee Chair (2007 2008) Ex Officio Member (2011 present) 2007 2013 Academic Council, Member (2007-2008, 2011-2013) 2006 present Graduate Programs Committee, Member (2006 - present) Chair (2012-2013) 2005 2007 Faculty Affairs Committee, Member (2005 2006) Chair (2006 2007) University 2012 - present Graduate Programs Committee, Member 2012 - present Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure Committee, Member 2010-2012 University Faculty Council, Member 2010 - present Widener Aging in Action, Member 2010 2011 Vision 2015, Member 2010 2011 Commencement Committee, Member 2008 present Academic Service Learning Faculty Development Fellow 2007 2008 Budget and Finance Committee, Member 2007 2011 Honors Council, Member 2006 2010 Admissions and Financial Aid Committee, Member 2006 2008 Institutional Review Board, Member
Professional 2013 present Content Expert Panel for Faith Community Nursing, American Nurses Credentialing Center, Member 2011 present Philadelphia Area Affiliate of the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, Founding Member 2009 present Widener University Nursing Alumni, Member 2008 present National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, Member (2008 present) Education Committee Member (2010 2013) 2006 present Sigma Theta Tau International, Eta Beta Chapter, Widener University, Member (2006 present) President-Elect (2012 - present) Faculty Counselor for Induction (2007 2011) 2005 present National League for Nursing, Member 2002 2005 International Orem Society, Member 2002 2005 American Association of University Professors, Member 2002 2010 Sigma Theta Tau International, Eta Mu Chapter, Rutgers University, Camden, New Jersey Member (2002 2010) Faculty Counselor (2002 2004) President-elect (2004 2005) President (2005 2007) Leadership Succession (2007 2009) 1987 2002 Sigma Theta Tau International, Alpha Nu Chapter, Villanova University, Member 1987 present American Nurses' Association, New Jersey State Nurses Association, District 05, member Community 2011 present Health Ministries Association, Member
2004 present Parish Nurse Council of the Diocese of Camden, Member (2004 present) Vice President (2006 2010) President (2010 2014) Past President (2014 - present) 2005 present Our Lady of Peace (Saint Mary) Parish, Williamstown NJ, Parish Nursing Ministry, Coordinator 2005 2007 Saint Mary Parish, Williamstown NJ, Parish Pastoral Council, Family Life Ministry, Co-chair 2003 2007 Virtua Health System, Nursing Research Committee, Research consultant (2003 2004) Research associate (2004 2006) Community member (2006 2007) Revised 3/14