Kimberly Bookout, MSN, RN, CPNP, CWON B.S. Texas Tech University Health Science Center M.S. University of Texas Research Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Membership Content Validation Committee Wound Ostomy Continence Nurses Society Association of Pediatric Surgical Nurses Member of the Dallas Medical Reserve Corp. Volunteered at the Reunion Arena shelter in September 2005 Publications Journal of Pediatric Health Care 2008 JWOCN 2002 & 2004 Home Health Focus 1994 Pursuing and obtaining a doctoral degree in nursing practice is a natural progression for an APN.
Julie Dreadin RNC, MS, WHCNP B.S. University of Texas at Arlington M.S. Texas Woman s University Volunteer Organizations Christ s Family Clinic-Preston Road Church of Christ AWHONN Oncology Nursing Society The DNP will provide me with the ability to develop this position [Diagnostic Breast Imaging/Radiology] into advanced nursing practice that is strong in advanced clinical skills, grounded in evidence, and based on nurse-practitioner research. First Women s Health Nurse Practitioner to specialize in mammography Research Fiber treatments for constipation; Not all fiber created equal Effectiveness of pessary for support and symptom relief
John D. Gonzalez RN, MS, ANP-C B.S. M.S. State University of New York Memberships North Texas Nurse Practitioners Association American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Honors SUNYSB Academic and Clinical Excellence Top 4% AANP Certification Exam ResearchR h Drug Trials NeurogesX C107 (HIVassociated distal polyneuropathy, North Texas Center for AIDS and Clinical Research The focus of the clinical doctorate is in alignment with my desire to be a leader within healthcare, the nursing profession, to be an expert in my field of practice and be in a position to impact patient t outcomes
Catherine Hill, RN, BA, MSN, GNP ADN at Hillsborough Community College BA in Management from National-Lewis University MSN in Gerontological Advanced Practice from the University of South Florida Completed p 32 hours toward PhD before being accepted into TWU's DNP program. My work experience is varied, like most nurses. Virtually everything I've accomplished has been with the help of many remarkably talented people, too numerous to mention here in addition to the support of my loving family. I started out in ICU, but now I oversee the "provision of care" in our physicians offices throughout 13 counties. We use the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nurses Standards, while developing a Medical Home Pilot project for underserved seniors through implementation of a Medicare pay-forperformance mechanism called PQRI (Physician Quality Reporting Initiative). We also provide physician coaching on CPT coding. I want to teach to be able to give back to the profession I love some much.
Debra Knipe RN, CNM, MS B.S. M.S. Certified C d Nurse Midwifeif Parkland School of Nurse Midwifery Certified Nurse Midwifery with experience In private practice and at Parkland Health and Hospital Systems. Debra has attended over 1000 births of underserved, uninsured women. The DNP will help me become more knowledgeable in caring for women. My interests are gestational diabetes and chorioamnionitis.
Janice Lankford RN, CNM, MS DCCCD Dallas, TX AND Nursing B.S. M.S. Certified Nurse Midwife Parkland School of Nurse Midwifery Current Position: Certified Nurse-Midwife Coordinate all aspects of antepartum care, intrapartum care, and postpartum care for the largest midwifery service in the United States. Additional responsibilities: Teaches third year medical students, PAs, and interns how to do routine vaginal deliveries. Manages 37 CNMs and provides an environment where growth and satisfaction are encouraged. This added knowledge would increase the feasibility of teaching, doing missionary work, and volunteering at ACNM in the future, while providing expertise as the CNM Manager at Parkland.
Trina Lanza RN, WOCN, MSN, FNP Houston Baptist University University of Texas Medical Branch Texas Tech University Types of service to patients Consulting/Mesobella Patient care in nursing homes and home health In-servicing in ostomy and wound care Affiliations American Academy of Nurse Practitioners North Texas Nurse Practitioners- Metroplex-West, Dallas The education that I would receive form the Texas Woman s University DNP Program would greatly enhance my ability to achieve my professional goals and aspirations in the future, by equipping me with the highest level of theoretical and practical knowledge in our nursing profession.
William Lodrigues WHCNP, RNC, MS, RN B.S. Northeast Louisiana University M.S. WHNP UT Southwestern Medical College Breast Oncology Nurse Practitioner, Parkland Health & Hospital System Clinical Instructor, University of Texas Southwestern Nurse Practitioner School The DNP program will train me to be a leader in the field of oncology, prepare me for a more substantial role in research, and enable me to write policies and procedures that will alter outcomes. I need to become a stronger advocate for my ypatients and your program will help me obtain this goal. Certification Women s Health Care Nurse Practitioner Intrauterine Device, Southwestern Medical Center ONC Cancer Chemotherapy Provider
Lynn Outlaw, MSN, APRN, PMHNP, BC M.S.N. University of Texas, Arlington B.S.N. Baylor University, Cum Laude Current position Veteran s Administration provide mental health services for veterans in rural Past work experiences: Hopper Group private psychiatric office Clinical Instructor, University of Texas at Arlington Contract Manager, Outreach Health Services Clinical Coordinator/Case Manager Home Health Commissioned Officer, U.S. Public Health Service Veteran U.S. Army and U.S. Navy I hope the DNP will help me provide mental health services to our veterans who have served in Iraq and reside in rural areas. Professional Associations Sigma Theta Tau American Nurses Association Texas Nurses Association American Psychiatric Nurses Association
Janquilyn Driver Merida MS, APRN, BC, FNP B.S.N. University of Texas at Austin M.S.N. Texas Woman s University Honors Texas Achievement Award Who s Who Among American College Students Memberships North Texas Nurse Practitioners Texas Nurse Practitioner American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Research Experience AVENTIS DVT Acute Bacterial Sinusitis iti KOS Hypercholesterolemia The changing demands d of the nation s complex health care environment require that nurses serving in specialty positions have the highest level of scientific knowledge and practice expertise possible. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
Vanessa Nestor RN, CNS, FNP ovolunteer Activities o B.S. University of Missouri o Dugan Divettes, a woman s o M.S. scuba diving club that cleans the local rivers and lakes o Committees o SAMMinistry i provides oinstitutional Review Board shelter and care for the homeless onursing Peer Review otumor Board (UTSW, Baylor) The nursing practice doctorate degree appropriately marries the clinical aspects of the advance practice nurse to the role of the scientific investigator. otexas Health Care Providers/Baylor Health Care System o Provides care and consultation to patients with primary brain tumors o Membership and Honors o AANP Member o Who s Who in American Nursing o Who s Who in American Women o Publications o Heart & Lung March/April 2007
Michele Owens RN, BSN, MSN, FNP B.A. University of Dallas B.S.N. and M.S.N. Texas Woman s University CertificationsC Certified Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified Basic Life Support American A i Association of Critical Care Nurses Denton Regional Medical Center, ICU attaining i a DNP is a necessary task for all nurse Krum K Family Healthcare practitioners to prove to the medical and nursing field that nurse practitioners are an essential asset to the health care field and increase awareness of our contributions o and concerns ce about our communities... Associates Family nurse practitioner in a semi-rural clinic
Consuela D. Witherspoon MSN, RN, APRN, BC Of all gifts bestowed upon humanity, the ability to communicate is one of the most important. I plan to provide services to prevent, diagnose, evaluate, and treat patients within an underserved d community. B.S.N University of Tennessee at Martin M.S.N. Mississippi University for Women Katrina Relief Effort, Health Staff Medical Emergency Response Team Church Health Ministry Certifications Pediatric Advanced Life Support Neonatal Resuscitation Program Basic Life Support Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course Membership/Honors Sigma Theta Tau International Honors Society of Nursing American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Jan Zdanuk, FNP-BC, MSN, RN, CNS, CWS, FACCWS B.S.N. Arizona State University M.S.N. Northwestern State University MedBasics Family Health Center Serves underserved in Ft. Worth ET/Wound Consultant Home Health Honors: Health Care Hero, Ft. Worth Who s Who in American Nursing Clinical Excellence Award, Bossier Medical Center International Medical Mission Volunteer to Nigeria, Benin, Malawi, Liberia, South Africa - for wound care and internal medicine in underserved villages Publications Maternity & Women s Health Care 2000, 2004, 2007 Maternity Nursing 1999 TWU s has the potential to change the world and make significant difference in healthcare.
B.A. University of Texas at Dallas B.S.N M.S. Organizations North Texas Nurse Practitioners Association American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Kay Banks MS, RN, FNP-C Professional P f i l Credentials Advanced Cardiac Life Support Basic Life Support American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Advanced Practice Nurse The goal of expanding my knowledge base and level of clinical expertise is delivery of high quality health care.
Winde R. Chambers APRN, BC, FNP B.S.N and M.S.N Northwestern State University Certifications Basic Life Support Advance Cardiac Life Support Provider I feel that this program will further improve my critical thinking as well as my clinical decision making skills. Associations National League of Nursing Louisiana Association of Nurse Practitioners Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Research Sub-Investigator, LA Research Center, affiliated with Gastrointestinal Specialist