Curriculum Vitae

Sandie Nadelson, RN, MSN, MSEd, PhD, CNE

EDUCATION

2016      Completed Simulation Certificate program at Boise State University

2013      Graduate of the Idaho State University Leadership Development Program, Pocatello, ID

2007      Doctorate of Philosophy. Higher Education Leadership. University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV

2000      Masters of Science. Education: Policy, Foundations, and Administration. Portland State University, Portland, OR

1991      Masters of Science in Nursing. California State University Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

1984      Bachelors of Science in Nursing. Oregon Health Science University, Portland, OR

EXPERIENCE

2016 -c urrent  Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Sciences, Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO

2014 – 2016  Director of Nursing Programs and Assistant Department Head, Utah State University, Logan, UT

2012 - current  Adjunct Professor for Georgetown University graduate program, WA, DC

2012 – 2015  Co-lead Idaho Action Coalition funded in part by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, AARP, and various Idaho organizations

2012 – 2014  Adjunct Faculty member, Nevada State College, Henderson, NV.

2013 - 2014  Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies School of Nursing, Idaho State University, ID

2012 - 2013  RN Program Chair/Nurse Administrator & Faculty member at the  College of Western Idaho, Nampa, ID

2010 - 2012   Faculty member & Director of Student Services and Advising for  College of Health Sciences, Boise State University, Boise, ID

2008 - 2013  Faculty member, Boise State University, Boise, ID

2007 - 2008   Faculty & Director of the Health Academy, Boone High School, Orlando, FL

2003-2007           Nevada System of Higher Education employee: Lecturer, University of Nevada Las Vegas, Nevada and Instructor, College of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas, NV

2001-2002 Professor, South Puget Sound Community College, Olympia, WA

2000–2001           Legal Nurse Consultant/Paralegal, Williams, Kastner & Gibb, Tacoma, WA

1999-2000  Legal Nurse Consultant, Oregon Health Science University Legal Department, Portland, OR

1995-1999 Faculty & Tenured Professor, Portland Community College, Portland, Oregon

1997–1998           Adjunct Professor, University of Portland, Portland, OR

1996–1998           Hospice Nurse, Legacy Visiting Nurse Association, Portland, OR

1994–1995           Co-Nurse Manager of Pediatric Unit, Pediatric Intensive Care, and Pediatric Rehabilitation Unit, Legacy Emanuel Children's Hospital, Portland, OR.

1991-1994   Adjunct Professor, Linfield College, Portland, OR

1993-1994           Clinical Nurse Specialist/Case Manager, Emanuel Children's Hospital, Portland, OR

1991-1993           Case Manager and Community Health Nurse, Visiting Nurse Association of Portland, Portland, OR

1988-1991           Staff Nurse, Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles’s Clinical Laboratory. Los Angeles, CA

1987–1988 Medical Genetics Nurse Researcher, Cedar-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA

1986-1987  Nurse Clinician and Assistant Head Nurse, Foster Infusion Care, Pasadena, CA

1984-1986           Staff Nurse and Assistant Nurse Manager Neonatal Special Care, Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Student professional and moral development, healthcare and health education, community health, program evaluation, campus environment and leadership, and student success.

EXAMPLES OF SUBJECTS TAUGHT

NURS 353 Foundations of Nursing Practice (CMU)

NURS 372 Nursing Theory, Roles, and Ethics (CMU)

NURS 415 Business in Health Care (CMU) 

NURS2220 Manager of Care (USU)

HLTHST 150/KIN150, Residential College: Health Professionals (BSU)

HLTHST 250, Residential College: Health Professionals (BSU)

NURS 200, Nursing Across the Lifespan (CWI)

NURS 204, Transitions in Nursing (CWI)

UF 300 University Foundations (BSU)

NURS 418 Nursing Research (Nevada State College)

NURS 427, Senior Practicum (BSU)

NURS 4412 Childbearing Families (ISU online)

NURS 496 & 591, Independent Study for undergrads and grads (mixed online and on ground for BSU)

NURS 520, Prof Role Devel for Adv Nurs I (online BSU)

NURS 528, Prof Role Devel for Ad Nurs II, (online for BSU)

NURS 530 & 540 Research and Evidence Based Practice (synchronous online for Georgetown U)

COMMITTEE/SERVICE WORK

Developed curriculum and implemented a Massive Online Open Course, “Preparing for a Career in Nursing” through Canvas Network, 2016.

Developed curriculum for a Massive Online Open Course, “Nursing Faculty Career Success” through Canvas Network, 2016.

USU: College of Education Curriculum Committee (2014-current).  Department of Nursing and Health Professions committees include: Curriculum Committee, Program Eval and Accreditation, Professional Development, and Administrative Council.

ISU School of Nursing (2013-2014) Master Evaluation Plan, Undergraduate Council (Chair), Simulation (ad hoc), and Curriculum (ad hoc).

CWI Curriculum Committee (2012-2013) Represent the health professions programs at the College of Western Idaho’s Curriculum Committee.

Chairperson of Nursing Program Committee at CWI and member of the Nursing Faculty Affairs, Nursing Curriculum, and Nursing Student Affairs Committees (2012-2013). 

School of Nursing Outcomes and NLNAC Prep Committee (2009-2012) at BSU. Chair of committee that gathers information from multiple teams, develops goals, and monitors progress.

College of Health Science and University Curriculum Committee 2009-2012 at BSU. Was the co-chairperson of the University Curriculum Committee in spring 2012.

BSU Graduation Task Force (2011-2012): Invited by the provost to work on a campus wide assessment and plan development to improve students’ graduation rates.

BSU Campus Read Committee (2008-2012). Current co-chair of the multidisciplinary committee with a budget of about $15,000/ The money is used to promote programming which enhances engagement and learning.

Organizer of the monthly “Faculty Forum” for the School of Nursing (2007-2012). Now called a “Friday Forum” and includes the entire educational opportunities for the entire College of Health Sciences.

Volunteer Online course evaluator for Quality Matters peer review program for the University (2010-2012).

Faculty in Residence for the Health Professions Residential College, (2009-2011). Lived on campus for two years with first year students.

BSU Standardized Class Time Committee (2010-2011).

VP Student Affairs Search Committee (2010-2011).

School of Nursing Admission and Progression Team (2010-current). Assist with the policies and procedures related to student admission and progression through the nursing program.

Dean of the College of Health Science search committee (2009-2010).

PUBLICATIONS (Peer Reviewed)

Nadelson, S., Nadelson, L., Scadden, M., Zigmond, T., & Collins, C. (in press). Fostering Undergraduate Nursing Student Caring. Submitted to Journal of Nursing Education and Practice.

Nadelson, D. (in press). Book Review: Inside graduate admissions: Merit, diversity, and faculty gatekeeping. The Journal of Educational Research.

Nadelson, S., & Nadelson, L. (2014). Evidence-Based Practice Article Reviews Using CASP Tools: A Method for Teaching EBP. Worldviews of Evidence Based Nursing. doi 10.1111/wvn.12059

Nadelson, S. (2014). Online Resources: Fostering Students Learning through Group Critiques. Worldviews of Evidence Based Practice 12(1), 143–144.

Stevens, C. & Nadelson, S. (2014). Developing an American Assembly of Men in Nursing Idaho Chapter. Idaho Nurse, 36(4), 4.

Nadelson, S. (2014). The Three Year Anniversary of the Institute of Medicine Report on the Future of Nursing: Then, Now, and the Future. Idaho Nurse, 36(4), 4.

Henbest, M., & Nadelson, S. (2013). Moving Idaho Nurses Forward: Idaho Nurse Action Coalition. Idaho Nurse, 36(3), 8.

Henbest, M., & Nadelson, S. (2013). Idaho Nurse Action Coalition: Improving healthcare in our state.  Idaho Nurse, 36(2), 11.

Nadelson, S. & Nadelson, L. (2013). Finding the Right Book: What Influences the Selection of a Common Read. Journal of College Reading and Learning 43(1).

Olafson, L., Schraw, G., Nadelson, L. S., Nadelson, S., & Kehrwald, N. (2013). Exploring the Judgment–Action Gap: College Students and Academic Dishonesty. Ethics & Behavior, 23(2), 148-162. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10508422.2012.714247

Nadelson, S. (2011-12).  When pets and people mix: Improving dog safety in Idaho.  Idaho Nurse, 34(3), 10. http://www.aldpub.com/Idaho/Idaho.pdf

Nadelson, S. (2011). Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin. Three Cups of Tea Book Review. Journal of Transcultural Nursing. DOI: 10.1177/1043659610387148

Nadelson, S. (2011). Patient centered medical home: Meaning and relevance to nurses.  Idaho Nurse, 33 (4), 6.

Nadelson, S. (2010). HRSA Nursing Trends Report Summary: An Idaho Perspective on Nursing Workforce Issues. Idaho Nurse, 33(1), 14.

Nadelson, L., & Nadelson, S. (2010). K-8 Educators perceptions and preparedness for teaching evolution topics. Journal of Science Teacher Education. DOI: 10.1007/s10972-009-9171-6

 Nadelson, S. (2009). Forecasting Idaho’s future health. RN Idaho, 32 (1), 7.

Nadelson, S., Nadelson, L., & Osguthorpe, R. (2009). Perceptions of education, engineering, nursing faculty members regarding their role in helping students develop professional behavior. Journal of College & Character, 10(7), 1-13.

Nadelson, L. & Nadelson, S. (2009). K-8 Educators Perceptions of Evolution. Journal of Science Teacher Education.  DOI: 10.1007/s10972-009-9171-6 (electronic version).

Nadelson, S. (2008). What They're Reading—Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions. J. of College and Character, 10 (2), 1-2.

Nadelson, S. (2007). Academic misconduct by university students: Faculty perceptions and responses. Plagiary: Cross Disciplinary Studies in Plagiarism, Fabrication, and Falsification, 2 (2), 1-10.

Nadelson, S. (2006). The role of environment and student moral behavior. Journal of College and Character, 7 (5), 1-9.

Molloy (Nadelson), S. (1995). Medicare case management in home care. The Home Care Consultant, 2 (3), 17-27.

Molloy (Nadelson), S. (1994). Defining case management. The HomeCare Nurse, vol. 12 (3), 51-54.

PUBLICATIONS (Non-Peer Reviewed)

Nadelson, S. (2012).  When pets and people mix: Improving dog safety for the Alabama. The Alabama Nurse, 39(3), 8.

Nadelson, S. (2010). Improving Idaho’s Child Car Safety Law. Idaho Public Health Association. http://www.ipha.wildapricot.org/Default.aspx?pageId=238524

Nadelson, S. & Ault, S. (2008). More needs to be done to address nursing shortage: Reader’s View: Health Care Editorial. The Idaho Statesman Newspaper, May 3rd.

Nadelson, S. (2008). When it comes to health care, “We are the change we seek.” Reader’s view Health Care Editorial. The Idaho Statesman Newspaper, December 5th.

Nadelson, S. (2002). High blood pressure and the search for terrorists: Teaching after September 11, FATCC Focus, Special Publication.

Molloy (Nadelson), S. (1997-1998). Several publications in the Nursing Journal of Jocularity, including: Holiday nursing exam questions, IV team wordfind, Medical syndrome trivia, You can never be too safe, and Nursing school wordfind.  

POSTERS AND PRESENTATIONS  

National/International Level

Nadelson, L., Seifert, A., & Nadelson, S. (2016 accepted for presentation July). Enhancing the Capacity of K-12 Teachers to Teach Math Content using STEM Contexts. ICME13, Hamburg, Germany.

Nadelson, S. & Nadelson, L. (2016). Evaluating a Nursing Advising Massive Open Online Course. Nursing Research Conference 2016, Little Rock, AR.

Nadelson, S. & Nadelson, L. (2016). Internet Access and Student Outcomes. Twelfth Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education, Waikiki, HI.

Nadelson, L., Seifert, A., & Nadelson, S. (2016). Innovating the Future: Best Practices in K-12 STEM Education. Twelfth Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education, Waikiki, HI.

Nadelson, S., Zigmond, T, & Gillam, S. (2016). Using Low-Cost Nontraditional Simulation Experiences to Prepare Health Science Majors for Future Careers. Twelfth Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education, Waikiki, HI.

Nadelson, S., Nadelson, L., & Seifert, A. (2014). – accepted unable to attend. Facilitating Rural Teachers’ Abilities to Guide their Students towards Healthcare Careers: A Funded STEM Initiative. International Rural health and Rural Nursing Research Conference, Bozeman, MT.

Nadelson, S. & Nadelson, L. (2014). Techniques to teach evidenced based practice to nursing students. Tenth Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education, Waikiki, HI.

Nadelson, L. & Nadelson, S. (2014). The IStem project: Integrated STEM professional development for teachers. Tenth Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education, Waikiki, HI.

Nadelson, S. & Nadelson, L. (2014). Using crime scene investigation to promote STEM Education with K-12 teachers and students. Tenth Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education, Waikiki, HI.

Nadelson, S., Nadelson, L., & Seifert, A. (2013). Building Tomorrow's Nursing Workforce in Today's Elementary Classrooms. Sigma Theta Tau International's 24th International Nursing Research Congress. Prague, Czech Republic.

Nadelson, L., Seifert, A., Nadelson, S., & Hamilton, M (2012). Integrated STEM Teacher Professional Development. Stem2012. Beijing, China.

Nadelson, L., Seifert, A., Nadelson, S., & Hamilton, M (2012).Teaching By Design: Preparing K12 Teachers to Use Engineering Design across the Curriculum. ICEE Conference. Turku, Finland. 

Nadelson, S. & Nadelson, L. (2012). Not your Mother’s Wiki: Using Google Sites for Multiple Educational Purposes. SLOAN-C Emerging Technology Conference.  Las Vegas, NV.

Nadelson, S., Palma, S. & Nadelson, L. (2012). Using Facebook to Enhance College Student Advising: A Case Study. Tenth Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education, Waikiki, HI.

Nadelson, S., & Nadelson, L. (2011). Assessing and Supporting Students Entering a Nursing Program. Eighth National Conference on Students in Transition, St. Louis, MO.

Nadelson, S., & Nadelson, L. (2011). Promoting Transfer Student Success through a Foundations Course. Eighth National Conference on Students in Transition, St. Louis, MO.

Olafson, L., Nadelson, L., Schraw, G., Nadelson, S. & Kehrwald, N. (2011). Exploring the judgment-action gap: college students and academic dishonesty. Annual meeting of the American Education Research Association, New Orleans, LA.

Olafson, L., Nadelson, L., Schraw, G., Nadelson, S. & Kehrwald, N. (2011). "I had the right to be dishonest": College students who get caught cheating. Annual meeting of the American Education Research Association, New Orleans, LA.

Olafson, L. Schraw, G. Nadelson, L. Nadelson, S. & Kehrwald, N. (2011). AERA presentation. Exploring Judgment and Action, Denver, CO.

Nadelson, S, & Nadelson, L. (2011). Electronic Portfolios.  First-Year Residential  Students: Let the Learning Begin! First Year Experience Conference, Atlanta, GA.

Kehrwald, N., Olafson, L., Schraw, G., Nadelson, L., Nadelson, S. (2011). An analysis of academic misconduct cases: Informing a better institutional response. Accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the Association for Student Conduct Administration, St. Pete, FL.

Nadelson, S. (2010). Nursing Student Perceptions of Caring. Western Institute of Nursing, Glendale, AZ. 

Nadelson, S., Stephens, B., Nadelson, L., & Veltman, M. (2010). Electronic Resumes in Nursing Career Searches: A Process and Project. Fifty Eighth Annual Student Nurse Association Conference, Orlando, FL.

Nadelson, S. & Nadelson, L. (2010). Common reads in Higher Education. Which Books to Choose?  Eight Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education, Waikiki, HI.

Nadelson, S. (2010). Faculty in Residence at United States Colleges and Universities: A Case Study. Eight Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education, Waikiki, HI.

Nadelson, S., Nadelson, L., & Shaw, K. (2009). Perceptions of First Year Read Program Student Benefits. Sixth National Conference on Students in Transition, Salt Lake City, UT.

Nadelson, S. (2009). Perceptions of Rural Families with Special Needs Children in Western States. Rural Nursing Conference, Boise, Idaho.

Nadelson, S., Nadelson, L., & Osguthorpe, R. (2009).  Promoting Professional Behavior in Higher Education. American Educational Research Associations Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.

Nadelson, S., Nadelson, L., & Osguthorpe, R. (2009).  Caring in Higher Education. American Educational Research Associations Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.

Nadelson, S. & Nadelson, L. (2009).  Moving Upwards: Trends and Influences of Financial Aid on Student Graduation Rates At Hispanic Serving Institutions and other Public, Four-Year Institutions. American Educational Research Associations Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.

Nadelson, S. (2008). Using Secondary Data in Public Health Minority Research: Pros, Cons, and Processes. American Public Health Associations Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.

Nadelson, S. & Nadelson, L. (2008). The Relationships between Financial Aid and Graduation Rates at Institutions Serving Diverse and Primarily White Students.

International Student Assessment and Retention Conference, organized by NASPA (National Association of Student Affairs Administrators), Scottsdale, Arizona.

Nadelson, S. (2008). Promoting Character Development through On-Line Learning. National Student Nurses Association National Conference, Grapevine, TX.

Nadelson, S. (2007). Faculty Perceptions and Actions to Promote Academic Integrity. Annual American Education Research Association conference, Chicago.

Nadelson, S. (2006). A New Method of Teaching Higher Education Finance. Association for the Study of Higher Education Annual Conference, Anaheim.

Nadelson, S. (2006). Ethical behavior: Student, faculty, and administrator Influences. Poster presentation at the annual conference of the Association for the Study of Higher Education, Anaheim.

Nadelson, S. (2006). Moral and spiritual assessment in nursing students.  Annual NASPA International Assessment, Accountability and Retention Conference, Phoenix.

Nadelson, S. (2006). State governance, student retention, and affordability: Do they relate?  Annual NASPA International Assessment, Accountability and Retention Conference, Phoenix.

Nadelson, S. (2006). Is more control better? State governance and student retention in higher education. 4th Annual International Hawaii Conference on Education, Honolulu.

Nadelson, S. (2006). Does statewide governance make a difference? Poster presentation at the 4th Annual International Hawaii Conference on Education, Honolulu.

Nadelson, S. (2005). Defining essential functions in nursing. Annual conference of the National League for Nursing, Baltimore.

Nadelson, S. (2005). Improving access through information: Identifying essential functions for success in nursing programs. Annual conference of the Association on Higher Education and Disability, Milwaukee.

Tanner, C.; Molloy (Nadelson), S.; Cartwright, J.; Menkens, R.; & Edmonds, J.  (2000). Transitioning between technologies in distance education: faculty experiences with technology mediated instruction... 33rd Annual Communicating Nursing Research Conference/14th Annual WIN Assembly, Denver.

Menkens, R.; Edmonds, J.; Tanner, C.; Cartwright, J.; Molloy (Nadelson), S.; & Ball, A. (2000). Transitioning between technologies in distance education: student experiences with changing instructional methods. 33rd Annual Communicating Nursing Research Conference/14th Annual WIN Assembly, Denver.

Molloy (Nadelson), S. (1999). Building learning communities on-line. Transforming campuses through learning communities. Annual conference sponsored by the Washington Center for Improving Quality of Undergraduate Education and FIPSE, Seattle.

Molloy (Nadelson), S. (1994). Family coping with chronic disease and social support.  Annual conference of ParentCare, Salt Lake City.

Molloy (Nadelson), S. (1993). Development of clinical multi-disciplinary home care case management model.  4th Annual Northwest Medical Case Management Conference, Portland, Oregon.

Molloy (Nadelson), S. (1993). Family coping with chronic illness the impact of social support.  Annual Linfield College Honor Society Research Day, Portland, Oregon.

Local/Regional

Nadelson, S. (2015). Caring in Nursing: An Overview of My Research. Third Annual USU Eastern Author’s Night, Price, UT.

Nadelson, S., Zigmond, T., & Collins, C. (2015). Enhancing Nursing Student Caring Behaviors: A Systematic Review. The 4th Annual Research Day, Utah Valley University, Orem, UT.

Nadelson, S., Nadelson, L., & Seifert, A. (2014). Keeping the Pipeline Open: Preparing Teachers to Ready Students for Health Professions Careers. Idaho State University Research Day, Meridian, ID.

Nadelson, S. (2013). Data Driven Research: Finding Idaho Statistics on Maternal Child Health Issues. Boise VAMC Center of Excellence Patient Centered Medical Home Education Collaborative Research Day, Idaho State University, Meridian, ID.

Nadelson, S. (2013). Panel discussion: What We Must do Prepare the Idaho Nursing Workforce, Preparing Today for the Workforce of Tomorrow, Nurse Leaders of Idaho Conference, Boise, ID.

Nadelson, S. (2013). Job Interviewing Skills. Presentation for the CWI Student Nurses Association, Nampa, ID.

Mulder, L, Jensen, K., Dickinson, C., Nadelson, S., Maddy, L. & Nadelson, L. (2013).  Academic Rigor Discussion Panel. CWI In-service presentation, Nampa, ID.

Nadelson, S. (2012). Science on a Shoestring. Four day workshop for Idaho K-8 teachers. I-STEM. College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, ID.

Nadelson, S. (2012). Using Crime Scene Investigation to Teach STEM Concepts. Four day workshop for Idaho K-8 teachers. I-STEM. College of Northern Idaho, Cour de Alene, ID.

Nadelson, S. (2012). Using the Campus Read in your Courses (The Last Flight of the Scarlet Macaw). Two presentations through the BSU Center for Teaching and Learning, Boise, ID.

Nadelson, S., Nadelson, L., Veltman, M. (2011). Electronic Portfolios in Graduate Nursing Education: A Preliminary Study. Western Institute of Nursing, Las Vegas, NV.

Nadelson, S. (2011). Science on a Shoestring. Four day workshop for Idaho K-8 teachers. I-STEM. College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, Idaho.

Nadelson, S. (2011). Developing Effective Resumes. Boise State University Student Nurse Association, Boise, ID.

Nadelson, S. (2011). Using the Campus Read in your Courses (The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks). Two presentations through the BSU Center for Teaching and Learning, Boise, ID.

Nadelson, S (2011). Strand providers role in I-STEM Institute Success. I-STEM 2011  Strand Providers Workshop, Boise, ID.

Nadelson, S. (2010). Nursing Student Perceptions of Caring. Western Institute of Nursing, Glendale, AZ. 

Nadelson, S. (2010). Using the Human Body to Teach STEM concepts. Four day workshop for Idaho K-8 teachers. I-STEM. College of Northern Idaho, Cour de Alene, ID.

Nadelson, S. (2010). Mentors who needs one: You. Presentation at the Idaho Student Nurses Association Conference, Boise, Idaho.

Nadelson, S. (2010). Developing Effective Resumes & More. Presentation for the BSU Student Nurses Association, Boise, ID.

Nadelson, S. and Nadelson, L. (2009). Presented two workshops on using portfolios in higher education to faculty through the Boise State University’s Center of Teaching and Learning, Boise, ID.

Nadelson, S. (2007). Financial aid and graduation rates. UNLV Graduate and Professional Student Research Forum, Las Vegas, NV.

Nadelson, S. (2007). Large scale database research in health and education. UNLV Nursing Scholarship Day, Las Vegas, NV.

Nadelson, S. (2006). Defining competencies in nursing student education: Student essential functions. UNLV Nursing Scholarship Day, Las Vegas, NV.

Nadelson, S. (2006). Affordability, retention, graduation rates, and state governance: How do they relate?  UNLV Graduate and Professional Student Research Forum, Las Vegas, NV.

Molloy (Nadelson), S. (1999). Building learning communities on-line. Quarterly educators SIG Meeting, Portland, OR.

EDITORIAL AND OTHER SERVICE

National/International Level

International Rural Nurse Organization Newsletter editor. Published quarterly. 2011-current.

Reviewer for the Worldviews of Evidence Based Nursing. 2013 to current.

Elsevier Publisher book reviewer. 2009 to current.

Journal of Rural Health and Health Care journal article reviewer, 2009 to current.

Idaho State Representative in Seattle WA at the Future of Nursing Campaign Regional planning meeting sponsored by AARP and RWJF, November 2013.

Idaho State Representative in Washington, DC at the Future of Nursing Campaign sponsored by AARP and RWJF, March 2013.

Session Host for the Eight Annual Hawaii International Educational Conference, 2010.

Conference proposal reviewer, Western Institute of Nursing, 2008 and 2014.

Poster judge, Western Institute of Nursing, 2008.

Conference proposal reviewer, American Educational Research Association, 2006 - 2009 (areas reviewed: Education, health and human services; Moral development and education; & Spirituality and education).

Conference volunteer, Association of the Study of Higher Education, 2006 and 2007.

Conference volunteer, NASPA Student Affairs and Policy conference. Co-sponsored by the Stetson University, College of Law, 2006.

Conference proposal reviewer, National Association of Student Personnel, 2006.

Conference volunteer, Retention 2006, Educational Policy Institute International, Las Vegas, 2006.

Conference volunteer, annual conference of NACADA, Las Vegas, 2005.

Local/Regional Level

Nadelson, S. and Nadelson, L. Presented two workshops on using portfolios in higher education to faculty inservices through the BSU Center of Teaching and Learning.

Conference reviewer and judge for Western Institute of Nursing multiple years.

St Luke’s Medical Center Research Scholars Program, 2009-2011. Mentor staff nurses through conducting research projects.

Volunteer educator, Ada County Boys and Girls Club, 2009.

Conference planning committee, Nursing Scholarship Day, UNLV, 2006 & 2007.

Research Council, School of Nursing, council member & secretary.

UNLV Faculty Senate, represent School of Nursing in meetings as needed.

Nursing Honor Society, UNLV, chapter secretary.

Conference speaker, topic working with diverse population. Presented at the Southern Nevada chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, a national honor society for nurses, Las Vegas, 2005.

Volunteer speaker for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Presented at two conferences and lead a cancer survivor support groups, Las Vegas, 2003-2005.

Program Developer: cultural negotiation for healthcare professionals training module.  Sponsored by the United Way and presented to healthcare workers in Nevada, 2003-2004.

Volunteer, Wallace Medical Concern, an organization that provides free health care to indigent teenagers, Portland, Oregon, 1994-2000.

Co-coordinator of a 12 class program designed to teach attorneys about healthcare, Oregon Health Science University, Portland, Oregon, 2000.

Board member and Alumni Association Board president.  OHSU School of Nursing Alumni Board Member, Portland, Oregon, 1994-1999.

Founder and chairperson of the Legacy Health Care System Patient/Family Education Council.  This involved the coordination of educational efforts at four hospitals and a home health agency in Portland, Oregon, 1991-1995.

Moderator for the California State University Nursing Honor Society's Research Day, Los Angeles, 1989. 

OTHER EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES

Completed Utah State University’s ombudperson training.

Quality Matters. Attended conference and have completed training to review online courses for quality content and served as course reviewer at BSU.

Attended multiple classes offered at the Center for Teaching and Learning including topics on service learning, writing circles, and teaching large classes.

Classes completed as part of the Masters in Health Policy include program evaluation, organizational communication and theory, and current topics in health policy.

Attended the NASPA Student Affairs and Policy conference on legal issues in higher education. Co-sponsored by the Stetson University, College of Law, 2006.

Completed on-line educational program, “Judicial Affairs Training for Entry Level Staff,” sponsored by ASJA, 2006.

Participated in a multidisciplinary workgroup. Our focus was the promotion of learning communities at the university level, Portland State University, 19981999.

Attended “Math Across the Curriculum” weekend retreat for Washington state educators, 2002.

Completed two workshops on “Critical Moments in Math,” Seattle and Olympia, 2002.

Attended a series of classes on learning outcomes and assessments.  Portland Community College, Portland, 1999.

Participated in several classes that focused on working effectively with students with disabilities and using active learning, Portland Community College, Portland, 1996.

SPECIAL AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS

Certified Nurse Education through the National League for Nursing since 2012.

College of Western Idaho’s “Faculty of Distinction Award” 2012-2013

Boise State University College of Health Science “Excellence in Faculty Service Award,” 2011

Who's Who in America – current- 2008

Who's Who in America Health Care – current - 2009 

Who's Who in the World – current - 2009

Who's Who of American Women – current - 2007

GRANT APPLICATIONS 

Career Planning in Nursing MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) course development, advertisement and associated costs. 2015-2016. Funded through Utah State University.

Investigating the Influence of Repetitive, Space-Time Cognitive and Psychomotor Boosters on the Quality of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Outcomes with Boise State University and CWI, Fall 2012. Not funded.

BSU Health Science Grant. Fund community outreach educational activity with a local elementary school, Spring 2011. Funded.

Understanding and Supporting Undergraduate and Graduate Nursing Student Needs in Developing Eportfolios at Boise State University. Submitted to Boise State University, College of Health Science, Department of Nursing, December, 2009. Grant was funded.

Developing and Evaluating Electronic Portfolios and Electronic Resumes for Educational and Professional Enhancement. Interdisciplinary grant submitted to BSU OIT as a pre-proposal. Submitted February, 2010. Not funded.

Enhancing Electronic Portfolio Use at Boise State University. Institutional grant submitted in October, 2009. Not funded.

BSU Service Learning Development Grant, $300 funded. Fall, 2010.

Travel grant of $1000 from the ILC to present at the Students in Transition Conference 2011.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Utah Organization of Nurse Leaders (member)

Idaho Action Coalition (Co-Lead)

Idaho Nurse Association (Board Member)

Idaho Student Nurse Association (Board Member)

Idaho Chapter of American Assembly of Men in Nursing (Founding Board Member)

Kappa Delta Pi, an international honor society for educators

Idaho Nurses Association (Board member)

Idaho Student Nurse Association (Board member)

Mensa member

National Society of Leadership

National Student Nurse Association

Rural Nurse Organization (Board member)

Sigma Theta Tau, an international honor society of nursing. Founding member of two chapters (Current ISU chapter president)

Society of Leadership and Success