CURRICULUM VITA 2010

Jeanne Penny (Sweeney) Sewell

Education

Professional Experience

1991 - present Assistant Professor of Nursing, Department of Healthcare Systems & Informatics, Georgia College & State University & State University, Milledgeville, Georgia 31061

Fall Semester, 1999 Interim Faculty, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA

1978 - 1991 Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury, Maryland

Supervisor/Instructor - Outpatient Surgery, Endoscopy, Perfusion Services

Clinical Manager, Short - Stay Surgery/Chemotherapy

Associate Director of Nursing

Clinical Manager, Medical-Surgical Unit

Staff Nurse, ICU

1988-1990 Nursing Instructor, School of Nursing & Health Sciences

Salisbury State University, Salisbury, Maryland

1977-1978 Office Nurse, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, P.A., Topeka, Kansas

1976-1977 Supervisor, Stormont-Vail Hospital, Topeka, Kansas

1975-1976 Public Health Nurse, Lawrence County Health Department, Lawrence, Kansas

1971-1975 Georgia Baptist Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia

Head Nurse, Labor & Delivery, Infant Care Coordinator

Head Nurse, Open Heart Intensive Care/Pediatric Intensive Care,

Staff Nurse, Recovery Room

1970-1971 Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit/Recovery Room

Irwin Army Hospital, Fort Riley, Kansas

1970 Staff Nurse, Pediatrics & Coronary Care Unit, Harford Memorial Hospital, Havre de Grace, Maryland

1970. Staff Nurse, Pediatrics, Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia

Memberships

American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA)

American Nurses Association (tri-level)

CARING (Capital Roundtable Informatics Group)
Georgia Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS)

International Sigma Theta Tau International, Theta Tau Chapter

Phi Kappa Phi

Sylvia Bond Leadership Institute

Offices Held

Web Site Chair, 2002-2004; Web Site Committee, 199-2004; Continuing Education Committee, 1996-1999; Education Committee, 1994-1996. Society of Gastroenterology Nurses & Associates (SGNA).

Board Member, 2005, 1994- 1997. Georgia Society of Gastroenterology Nurses & Associates (GSGNA).

Division Chair (past) & Division Chair-Elect (past. Middle Georgia Society of Gastroenterology Nurses & Associates.

Counselor, 2001-2002. International Sigma Theta Tau, Theta Tau Chapter.

Professional Boards

Editorial Review Board. Online Journal of Issues in Nursing (OJIN) Editorial Review Board, 2001 - present.

Editor. MERLOT (Multimedia Educational Resources for Learning and Online Teaching) Health Sciences Editorial Board 2006-present. Health Sciences Editorial Board, November 2003- present

Professional - Other

Peer Reviewer for CIN: Computers, Informatics, Nursing).

Peer Reviewer for JOLT (Journal of Online Learning and Teaching).

Consultation

Publications – Textbooks

Thede, L. Q., & Sewell, J. (2009). Informatics and nursing: Competencies and applications (3rd ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Using online learning materials (Sewell, J. with Hodson-Carlton, K. & Halstead, J.) in Armstrong, M. & Frueh, S. (eds.). Telecommunications for Nurses: Providing Successful Distance Education and Telehealth, Springer Publishing Company, November 2002.

Publications - Refereed Journals

Sewell, J.P. (Accepted for May/June 2010). Creating a Bibliography with Microsoft Word 2007 & 2008. Computers, Informatics, Nursing. (28)3.

Frith, K.H., Anderson, F., & Sewell, J.P. (2010). Assessing and selecting data for a nursing services dashboard. Journal of Nursing Administration, 40(1), 10-16.

Sewell, J.P., Culpa-Bondal, F., & Colvin, M. (May/June 2008). Nursing program assessment and evaluation: Evidence-based decision making improves outcomes. Nurse Educator, (23)3.

Frith, K. H., Sewell, J. P., & Clark, D. J. (2006a). Best practices in NCLEX-RN readiness preparation for baccalaureate student success. Nurse Educator, Supplement, (25)3, 46S-53S.

Frith, K. H., Sewell, J. P., & Clark, D. J. (2006b). Best Practices in NCLEX-RN Readiness Preparation for Baccalaureate Student Success. Computers Informatics Nursing, 24(3 Supplement), 46S-53S.

Sewell, J.P. (2006). Using formulas for data analysis in Excel: Creating a grade point average calculator. Computers Informatics Nursing, 24(5), 256-260.

Sewell, J.P. (2006). Best practices in teaching design: Using online learning resources in MERLOT. Computers Informatics Nursing, 24(3), 124-129.

Sewell, J. (2006). Getting the most from your software: Excel as a poor man’s database. Computers Informatics Nursing, 24(1), 12-17.

Sewell, J. (with Frith, K.H. & Clark, D.). (2006). Best Practices in NCLEX-RN readiness preparation for baccalaureate student success. Computers Informatics Nursing, 23(6), 322-329.

Sweeney, J.P. (1992). Assessment of the GI endoscopy patient. Gastroenterology Nursing, 14 (5), 266-269.

Sweeney, J.P. (1990). Endoscopy assessment tool - A new approach. Gastroenterology Nursing, 13 (2), 71-76.

Johnson, E.P., Wagner, D.H., & Sweeney, J.P. (1984). Identifying the right nurse manager: An objective selection process. Journal of Nursing Administration, 24-30.

Sweeney, J.P. (1991). [Review of Nursing Research -- Principles and Methods]. Gastroenterology Nursing, 14 (2), 113.

Publications - Other

Sweeney, J. (1996, November 20). Get ready, quit. The Union-Recorder, p. 1B.

Sweeney, J. (1996, November 14). Unraveling the mysteries of E. coli infections. The Union-Recorder, p. 1B.

Sweeney, J. (1996, October). Discover life-long learning on the Internet. Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Newsletter, p. 3.

Sweeney, J. (1996, July). Discover life-long learning on the Internet. Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Newsletter, p. 6.

Sweeney, J. (1996, April 3). Child safety alert: shopping carts. The Union-Recorder, p. 1B.

Sweeney, J. (1996, February 28). Heart alert – diabetes: what you can do. The Union-Recorder, p. 1B.

Sweeney, J. (1996, February 14). Blood pressure and the rainfall effect. The Union-Recorder, p. 1B.

Sweeney, J. (1996, January 30). Join the heart health movement. The Union-Recorder, p. 1B.

Sweeney, J. (1995, October). Drug Update - Havrix. Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Newsletter. p. 2.

Sweeney, J. (1995, July 5). Living with chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia." The Union-Recorder, p. 1B.

Sweeney, J. and Sanvidge,V. (1995). Guided imagery -- connecting mind, body and spirit. The Union-Recorder. June 28, 1995,1B.

Sweeney, J. (1995, June 14). What is Ebola virus? Here are some answers. The Union-Recorder, p. 1B.

Sweeney, J. (1995, May 31). Chronic fatigue syndrome -- real and mysterious. The Union-Recorder, p. 1B

Sweeney, J. (1995, April 26). Vaccinate your baby by 2. The Union-Recorder, p. 1B.

Sweeney, J. (1995, April). Hepatitis update. Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Newsletter. p. 2.

Sweeney, J. (1995, March 29). The challenge of 'some' knowledge on exercise training. The Union-Recorder, p. 1B.

Sweeney, J. (1995, January 4). Use common sense when fighting indigestion. The Union-Recorder, p. 1B.

Sweeney, J. (1994, September 28). Keep eyes open for sign of lice in children's hair. The Union-Recorder, p. 1B.

Sweeney, J. (1994, September 14). Many factors can contribute to diarrhea ills. The Union-Recorder, p. 1B.

Sweeney, J. (1994). Mammograms can save lives if they're done. The Union-Recorder, p. 1B.

Sweeney, J.P. (1994, January 5). Scoliosis is spinal condition that can be treated. The Union-Recorder, p. 1B.

Sweeney, J. (1993, November 17). Can you do it? Smokers urged to quit during smokeout. The Union-Recorder, p. 1B.

Sweeney, J (1993, November 10). Hospice offers loving care to patients and family. The Union-Recorder, p. 1B.

Sweeney, J.(1993, October 6). A flu shot good idea this year. The Union-Recorder, p. 1B

Sweeney, J. (1993, September 15). Immunizations are important to adults as well as children. The Union-Recorder, p. 1B.

Student Publications with Faculty Support

Ivory, C. H. (2005). Finding buried treasure in unit log books. Data mining for gold. AWHONN Lifelines, 9(1), 62-66.

Dow, N. (2005). Tight insulin control: Making it work. RN. 67(7), 46-48, 50-51; quiz 52.

Reese, D. (Accepted for publication, 2004). Design of an orientation database. Nursing Management.

Research

Sewell, J. (with Culpa-Bondal, F., & Colvin, M.) (2008-present). The Future of Nursing Education in the Web 2.0 Environment – IRB approval granted.

Sewell, J. (with Russell, K. & MacMillan, D). (2005-2006). Evidenced-based criteria to assess clinical performance with baccalaureate nursing students.

Sewell, J. (with Frith, K., Tye, S.) A Medication errors and nursing stress: Are they related?

Sweeney, J. (with Montgomery, M., Brown, V., Dane, F., Durham, M., Gorman, H., Levi, P, Parish, D., Russell, K., Ryan, K., Wynn, L.) (1994). Predictive factors associated with cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a pilot study. Unpublished research.

Sweeney, J. (1982). Use of self-appraisal as a predictor in the selection of head nurses. Unpublished seminar paper, University of Maryland at Baltimore.

Grants

Sewell, J., Culpa-Bondal, F., & Colvin, M. (2009). Sigma Theta Tau International, Theta Tau Research Grant. $1650 awarded.

Sewell, J., Culpa-Bondal, F., & Colvin, M. (2009). Weir Grant to assist with travel and presentation at Sigma Theta Tau International Research Congress in Vancouver, Canada, July 2009. $1200 awarded..

Sewell, J., Culpa-Bondal, F., & Colvin, M. (2009). Georgia College & State University Faculty Research Grant to support Web 2.0 research project. $6050 granted.

Sewell, J., Culpa-Bondal, F., & Colvin, M. (2008) Weir Grant to assist with travel and presentation at Sigma Theta Tau International Research Congress in Singapore, July 2008. $1500 awarded.

Malachowski, J. M., Kish, C., Sewell, J. (2008). Request to fund MSN Nursing Administration with a Concentration in Informatics & Post-Masters Certificate in Nursing Informatics for Georgia on My Mind Franchise. (Declined).

Sewell, J. & Colvin, M. CETL Mini-Grant: Nursing Clinical Assessment Tool. Grant written to The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. Awarded $500. April 2005.

Sewell, J. (with Frith, K., Tye, S.) A Medication errors and nursing stress: Are they related? Grant written to GCSU Research Committee. Awarded $750 in September, 2001.

Sweeney, J. (with Loper, A. and Frith, K.). Documentation systems for student health services. Grant written to GCSU. $30,000 granted in November, 1996.

Sweeney, J. (with Frith, K., Levi, P., & Wolfgang, J.). Learning in a distant context. Grant written to GCSU. $590 granted in November, 1996.

Sweeney, J., Frith, K., Levi, P., Teaching and technology. Grant written to the University of Georgia Board of Regents. $27,650 granted in April, 1996.

Sweeney, J., Frith, K., Curriculum incentive. Grant written to Georgia College & State University and State University. $11,800 granted in March, 1996.

Sweeney, J., Levi, P.C., Colvin, M,. Kish, C., Barnett, T. Immunizations: A Shot of Life for Milledgeville, Georgia. Grant written to James S. & James L. Knight Foundation, June, 1994. $40,000 granted September, 1994.

Sweeney, J. (with Frith, K. et. al.) Helene Fuld Health Trust Fund Grant. December, 1995. Declined.

Sweeney, J. (with Toney, E. et al.) Helene Fuld Health Trust Fund Grant. December, 1992. $20,000 granted.

Awards

MERLOT Cup – Recognition of outstanding editorial board. (2009). Multimedia Educational Resources for Learning and Online Teaching (MERLOT).

Volunteer of the Year Award. (2009). Multimedia Educational Resources for Learning and Online Teaching (MERLOT).

College of Health Sciences Scholarship Award. (2009). Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, GA.

Outstanding Paper Award (2005), Summer Institute of Nursing Informatics (Sponsored by the University of Maryland School of Nursing). Baltimore, Maryland.

Finalist, Exemplary WebCT Course Project for 2001. International award for course design.

Irene Rose Community Service Award (1996). Distinguished service award for community service by a faculty member.

Research Award (1994). With Levi, P. et al. Award provided by the Theta Tau Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International for research, "Predictive factors associated with cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a pilot study".

Community Service Recognition (1994). Recognition given by The Union-Recorder, the Milledgeville, GA newspaper for public service to the community.

Outstanding Paper Contest Writer Recognition (1990). Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates.

Professional Presentations FY 1993-Present

International Presentations:

Sewell, J.P. & Hebda, T. (2010, March). Using a Wiki to Develop and Conduct Multisite Nursing Collaborative Research. Twenty-eight Annual Nursing International Technology Conference, Baltimore, MD.

(with Culpa-Bondal, F. & Colvin, M.) Sewell, J. (2010, March). Using a Wiki to Develop and Conduct Multisite SOTL Collaborative Research. SoTL Commons: A Conference for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA.

Sewell, J., Culpa-Bondal, F. & Colvin, M. (2009, March 11) The Future of Nursing Education in the Web 2.0 Environment. SoTL Commons: A Conference for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA.

(with Culpa-Bondal, F. & Colvin, M. ) Sewell, J. (2008, July 8). SCORMing in the Global e-Learning Environment. Sigma Theta Tau International 19^th Research Congress. Singapore.

(2-hour workshop, by invitation) Sewell, J. (Scheduled for 2008, June 18). Utilizing MERLOT as an Instructional Resource. National Athletic Trainer’s Association, St. Louis, MO.

Sewell, J., Culpa-Bondal, F. & Colvin, M., (2008, April). Poster Presentation - BSN Program Assessment and Evaluation: Evidence-Based Decision Making Improves NCLEX, Annual Nurse Educator Institute: Striving for Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing Education, Branson, MO.

Bondal, F., Colvin, M. & Sewell, J. (2008, April) Poster Presentation -Trends & Transformations in Teaching Psychiatric Nursing. Poster Presentation, Nurse Educator Institute, Branson, MO.

Sewell, J., Culpa-Bondal, F., & Colvin, M. (2007, November 1). Impact of Systematic Course Assessment on Nursing Success. SoTL Commons: A Conference for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA.

Sewell, J.P. (2007, August 7-19). Jazzing up MERLOT with RSS feeds. Merlot International Conference. New Orleans, LA

Sewell, J. & Colbert, A. (2005, July 22). The Process to Capture Code Blue Data Has a Ripple Affect in Improving Patient Care Outcomes. 15^th Annual Summer Institute in Nursing Informatics. Baltimore, MD.

Sewell, J. & Thede, L. (2005, April 15) Nursing Informatics Specialists and Nursing Education: The Need for Collaboration. Rutgers College of Nursing Twenty-Third Annual International Nursing Computer/Technology Conference. Atlanta, GA.

(with Thede., L.) Sewell, J. (2005, July). Nursing Informatics Specialists and Nursing Education: The Need for Collaboration. 14^th Annual Summer Institute in Nursing Informatics. Baltimore, MD.

(Two 3-hour workshops, by invitation) Sewell, J. (2004, May); "BAAAM!!!  Spice up your on line research.  Heat up those keys!  Get that mouse sizzling!" 2004 Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates National Education Symposium Dallas, TX.

Sewell, J. (2003, August 6). MERLOT--Discovering Online Teaching & Learning Resources. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

(with Halstead, J.). Sewell, J. (2002, September 29). MERLOT - Discovering Resources That Enhance Learning MERLOT International Conference; Atlanta, Georgia

(with Carlton-Hodson, K. & Halstead, J) Sewell, J. (2001, September 22). MERLOT Learning & Online Support for the New Era. National League for Nursing Educational Summit 2001; Baltimore Maryland.

Sewell, J. (2001, August ). Evaluating Online Teaching Materials in MERLOT. Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Teaching (MERLOT) International Conference; Tampa Florida.

Sewell, J. (2001, July 14). Collaborative Innovations in Teaching and Learning. Nineteenth Annual International Nursing Computer and Technology Conference; Rutgers University, Denver, Colorado.

(with Smith, S. & Childers, K) Sewell, J. (2001, July 14). Using a Database for Medication Error Analysis Nineteenth Annual International Nursing Computer and Technology Conference; Rutgers University, Denver, Colorado.

Sewell, J. (2001, July 15). MERLOT - Innovations in Teaching/Learning. Nineteenth Annual International Nursing Computer and Technology Conference; Rutgers University, Denver, Colorado.

(Invited speaker with Clark, D., & Paugh, R.) Sewell, J. (2001, June 26). Key Elements in Building an Exemplary Course. WebCT's Third Annual User Conference; Vancouver, Canada.

(Invited speaker). Sewell, J. (2001, June 27). Informatics Issues and Applications for Health Care Delivery - Exemplary Course WebCT's Third Annual User Conference; Vancouver, Canada.

Sewell, J. (1999, April). New windows for learning: Teaching On-Line. 17^th Annual International Nursing Computer and Technology Conference; Rutgers University, Newton, Massachusetts

Sewell, J. (1997, March 18). Designing an Internet Course for Collaborative Learning. 15^th Annual International Nursing Informatics Conference; Rutgers University, Ocean City, New Jersey.

(with Frith, K.) Sewell, J. (1996, March 19). Creating seamless multimedia presentations 14^th Annual International Nursing Informatics Conference; Rutgers University, Morristown, New Jersey.

Sewell, J. (1995, November 6). Dissemination by Design. Sigma Theta Tau International 33^rd Biennial Convention, Detroit, Michigan.

(with Levi, P.C., Montgomery, M., Parrish, D. , Russell, K., Brown, V., Dane, F.) Sewell, J. (1994, July 11). Cardiopulmonary resuscitation: variables affecting utilization. Symposium: Royal Congress of Australia, Sydney, Australia, International Nursing Research Congress, Sigma Theta Tau International.

National Presentations:

Just in Time Information: Designing a Database for Bedside Use Made Simple. (Poster Presentation). 10^th Annual American Nursing Informatics Association Conference. (2003, May 9-10). Chicago, Illinois.

GI Anatomy & Physiology, Presenting the Core (Invited Speaker). (2001, May 18) 2001 Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates National Education Symposium; Tampa, Florida.

GI Anatomy & Physiology, Presenting the Core (Invited Speaker). (2000, May 20) 2000 Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates National Education Symposium; Anaheim, California.

GI Anatomy & Physiology, Presenting the Core (Invited Speaker). (1999, May 14) 1999 National Education Symposium; Nashville, Tennessee.

The Computerized Patient Record. (1998, October 31). WINI - Weekend Immersion in Nursing Informatics, Capital Area Roundtable on Informatics in Nursing; Warrenton, VA.

GI Anatomy & Physiology, Presenting the Core (Invited Speaker) (1997, May). 1997 National Education Symposium; Orlando, Florida.

GI Anatomy & Physiology, Presenting the Core. (Invited Speaker) (1996, May 18). 1996 Georgia Society Of Gastroenterology Nurses And Associates State Educational Symposium, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Instant Recognition of Five Life Threatening Arrhythmia’s. (1995, May 16). Society Of Gastroenterology Nurses And Associates Annual Course, Phoenix, Arizona.

How to write a Research Proposal to Submit for Funding from Society Of Gastroenterology Nurses And Associates (Invited Speaker). (1995, May 15). Society Of Gastroenterology Nurses And Associates 1995 Annual Course, Phoenix, Arizona.

State Presentations:

The Clock is Ticking: Electronic Medical Records are Here to Stay. Georgia Association of Gastroenterology Nurses & Associates Leadership Conference. (2005, October 15) Peachtree City, GA.

How to Give a Presentation. Georgia Association of Gastroenterology Nurses & Associates Leadership Conference. (2005, February 26) Peachtree City, GA.

with Clark, D., Frith, K., & Brown, P. Survival Skills for New Nurse Educators. Georgia Association for Nursing Education. (2005, February 9) Savannah, GA.

MERLOT: Peer Review of Learning Objects. (Invited presenter). (2003, March 24-25), Fifth Annual Teaching & Learning with Advanced Technologies Conference Athens, GA.

The Next Generation of Learning – Panel Discussion Participant (Invited presenter). Annual Teaching & Learning with Advanced Technologies Conference Athens, GA.

Integrating Telemedicine into Education (with Levi, P. & Wolfgang, J.). Georgia Statewide Telemedicine Program Conference. (1999, Sep 2); Savannah, Georgia.

On-Line Learning. (Invited presenter). (1999, July 25). Board of Regents Summer Retreat for College & University Vice Presidents, Young Harris, Georgia.

Learning Without Distance (Invited speaker). (1998, October 14). Board of Regents of University System of Georgia meeting; Atlanta, Georgia.

Teaching On-Line (Invited presenter). Faculty Development Institute, Office of Information and Instructional Technology, Board of Regents, University System of Georgia. [On-line Conference].

Focus Group Participant (Invited participant). (1998, June 22) Distance Learning Student and Faculty Focus Groups. Distance Education and Academic Innovation, Georgia Board of Regents [GSAMS]

Teaching and Learning On-Line (Invited speaker with Karen Frith). (1998, May 21). Technology in Nursing Education: Challenges and Demonstrations, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA.

Teaching Over the Web Online Conference (Invited Moderator). (1998, May 4). Academic Innovation Online, the Office of Information & Instruction Technology, The University System of Georgia. [On-line Conference].

Designing Instruction for Web-Based Delivery (Invited speaker). (1997, August 21). University of Georgia Board of Regents Office of Information and Instructional Technology -- Faculty Development Workshop; Athens, Georgia.

Designing an Internet course for Collaborative Learning (Invited speaker). (1997, June 26). Information Technologies to Improve Preparation of Georgia's Health Professionals.

Teaching On-Line Using Multiple Technologies. (1997, February 24). 1997 Georgia Statewide Academic and Medical System Conference; Athens, Georgia.

Ways to Incorporate Student Electronic Presentations into Courses (with Frith, K.). (1996, December). University of Georgia Board of Regents Office of Information and Instructional Technology -- Faculty Development Workshop; Macon, Georgia.

Instant Recognition of Five Life Threatening Arrhythmia’s (Invited speaker). (1995, October 7). Georgia Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Annual Educational Course; Jekyll Island, Georgia.

Stress and the Care Giver (Invited speaker). (1995, July 22). Western Division of Georgia Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Educational Meeting; Medical Center, Columbus, Georgia.

Regional Presentations:

Stress and the Caregiver. (1995, January 26). Middle Georgia District of Georgia Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Meeting; Middle Georgia Hospital, Macon, Georgia.

GI Assessment. (1993, July 20). Oconee Regional Medical Center Critical Care Course; Milledgeville, Georgia.

Other Presentations:

MERLOT 101. (2008, October 17). 1 hour workshop for faculty at Georgia College & State University.

EndNote Software – the How’s and Why’s. 3 hour presentation (2003, September 10) Georgia College & State University.

Electronic Communication. (2001, Fall Semester)., Freshman Seminar 1 hour lecture for Ms. Margie Johnson's class.

Communication, NURA 3340 (2001, Fall Semester) 3 lecture hours on for Ms. Margie Johnson's class.

Faculty Development Workshop (2000, January - March). Taught the classes on Using Outlook; Using Pack and Go with PowerPoint; Using HyperSnap software for screen capture.

Faculty Development Workshop (2000, February) Showcase of an on-line course.

Communication, NURA 3340 (2000, Spring Semester) 3 lecture hours on for Dr. Jan Andrews' class

Fluids & Electrolytes, NURA 3450 (2000, Spring Semester) 8 lectures hours on Fluids & Electrolytes for Ms. Margie Johnson's class.

Integration of Technology in Nursing Care, NURF 4540 (2000 June 7,12) 12 lecture hours for Dr. Frankie Holder's class.

Communication, NURA 3340 (2000, Fall Semester) 3 lecture hours on for Ms. Margie Johnson's class.

Designing an Internet Course for Collaborative Learning. (1997, May 19). Georgia College & State University School of Business Faculty educational meeting, Milledgeville, GA.

Health and Aging. (1997, April 15). Georgia College & State University Pre-retirement seminar, Milledgeville, GA.

Accessing Health Information on the Web. (1997, January 28). Strategic Management in Health Organizations, Dr. Marie Dent, faculty, Georgia College & State University, Macon Campus.

Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract. (November, 1996). (4 hours of instruction) NUR 444, Dr. Vickie Brown, faculty.

Introduction to health resources on the Internet. (1996, November). EIT 625, Dr. Barbara Funke & Dr. Jim Lidstone, faculty.

Using Technology to Teach. (November, 1996) (four hours of instruction -- with Ms. Karen Frith). NUR 621, Dr. Cheryl Kish, faculty.

Teaching On-line. (1996, October). EIT 625, Dr. Jim Wolfgang, faculty, Georgia College & State University, Macon Campus.

Introduction to the Internet. (1996, September). NUR 334, Ms. Margie Johnson, faculty, Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville Campus.

Introduction to the Internet. (1996, July). NUR 366, Dr. Bobbie Siler, faculty, Georgia College & State University, Macon Campus.

Overview of Nursing Informatics (with Frith, K., & Russell, K.). (1996, May). Graduate Nursing Administration class, Ms. Kay Russell, faculty, Georgia College & State University, Macon Campus.

Learning And Technology (with Levi, P.). (1996, April). Learning in Retirement at Georgia College and State University, Milledgeville Campus.

Powerpack Your Media Presentation (with Frith, K.). (1996, March). Georgia College and State University Faculty Mentor Program, Milledgeville Campus.

Teaching and technology in the classroom (with Frith, K.). (1996, February). Georgia College Foundation, Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville Campus.

The purpose and impact of hospice in our Milledgeville community. (1996, February). Music Therapy class, Dr. Sandi Curtis , faculty, Georgia College and State University, Milledgeville Campus.

Introduction to Netscape (with Frith, K.) (1995, September 29). Faculty development workshop for GC School of Nursing and the School of Education Faculty, Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville Campus.

Hospice and Euthanasia. (1995, July 15). Guest speaker for the Phi Theta Kappa Regional Seminar, Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville Campus.

The Role of Hospice in the Middle Georgia Area. (1995, February 7). Guest speaker for 14th District of Georgia Nurse's Association, Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville Campus.

A Woman's Adaptive Changes as a Result of Cancer Diagnosis and Mastectomy and the Role of the Cancer Volunteer in the Hospital Setting. (1995, January 31). Guest speaker for Reach to Recovery Training Class, American Cancer Society, Mary Vinson Library, Milledgeville.

The Role of Hospice in the Middle Georgia Area. (1995, January 18). Guest speaker for Salvation Army Women's Group, Salvation Army, Milledgeville.

The Purpose and Impact of Hospice in a Community. (1995, January 18). Guest lecturer for Music Therapy

Class, Sandi Curtis, Professor, Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville Campus.

The Role of Hospice in Our Milledgeville Community. (1994, November). Guest speaker for the Masonic Temple, Milledgeville.

Hospice and Family Care. (1994, May 9). Forum entitled "Death in America, Reflections on Life's Final Passage." Sponsored by Coliseum Center for Families and Georgia College & State University. Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, Georgia.

Stress and Illness. (1994, February 16). Guest lecturer for Psychology Stress Management Seminar, Dr. John Lindsay, faculty, Georgia College & State University School of Arts and Sciences, Milledgeville Campus.

Treatment of constipation for the hospice patient (1994, June 23). Hospice of Baldwin, Inc. Nurse Orientation Program, Milledgeville, Georgia.

Hospice Care. (1993, November 23) Presentation to the Milledgeville Kiwanis Club, Milledgeville, Georgia.

Hospice Care. (1993, October 27). Television interview with Debra Kerr, Health Reporter, Channel 13, Macon, Georgia.

Breast cancer detection. (1993, September 20). Presentation at the Milledgeville Antebellum Rotary, Milledgeville, Georgia.

Community Service

Development of a Database for Research Findings Analysis. (2004-2005. David Parish, MD, Mercer University School of Medicine, Macon, GA.

Consultant for CNS and mentor for students developing “Patient Critical Events (PCE),” a database to assist in outcomes management of Code Blue event, continuous renal replacement events, and patients on the intra-aortic balloon pump at the Medical Center of Central Georgia in Macon.

Upson Regional Medical Center Emergency Department database to analyze care patterns and patient outcomes for patients seen in three emergency clinics. This medical center emergency department has an average number of over 2000 patient visits every month.

Oconee Regional Medical Center, Milledgeville, GA, Nursing Administration. Designed a Microsoft Access database for use with the analysis of patient medication errors and falls FY 2002-2003.

CASA (Court Appointed Special Assistant) volunteer, Ocmulgee Circuit Court System, 2000 – 2001.

American Cancer Society Board, Baldwin Unit, Milledgeville, Georgia

Board Member 1992 - 1999

Offices Held: Chairman of the Board (past)

President (past)

President-Elect (past)

Other: Coordinator of Cancer Support Group (1992-1996)

Hospice of Baldwin, Inc. Board, Milledgeville, Georgia

Charter Founder

Volunteer Executive Director (1994-1995)

Offices Held: President (past)

President-Elect (past)

Baldwin County Better Health Council (1994-1995) Secretary (past)

Newspaper Column Coordinator (with Barbara Funke, PhD): "Living Well", A weekly health newspaper column in The Union-Recorder, Milledgeville, Georgia, 1993 - 1997.

Electronic Computer Column Coordinator (with Barbara Funke, PhD), "Health/Wellness," on Ask The Experts, an on line electronic computer column found on GCEdunet.Peachnet.Edu., 1994 - 1995.

Chamber of Commerce, Milledgeville, Georgia, (1992 - 1997)

Georgia Coalition for Immunizations in Children, (1994-1996)

Board of Regents of The University System of Georgia Service

Editor, MERLOT Health-Sciences Review Board (2006-Present).

University System of Georgia (USG) Learning Objects Repository Ad Hoc Committee – Summer/Fall 2007.

College Service FY 93-Present

Georgia College & State University

Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) Co-Chair 2008- present. Steering Committee, 2005-present.

Student Technology Fee Committee, 2007-present.

Research Grant Committee, 2009-present.

Instructional Technology Advisory Group, 2007.

Week of Welcome Technology Training Instructor, August 2000.

Faculty Development Workshop Steering Committee, 1999--2002. Chair 2001-2002.

Technology Committee, 1993-2002.

Library Steering Committee, 1997-1999.

Residence Life Committee, 1995-1998.

Faculty Mentor Program Co-coordinator, 1994-96

Georgia College & State University ad hoc committee on Academic Computers, 1993-1998.

Faculty on Faculty Meetings, 1996.

Faculty Development, Level II Committee, School of Nursing Representative, 1993-95.

Faculty Senate, School of Nursing representative 1992-95.

Faculty Participation in Continuing Education, Member. (ad hoc Committee of the Vice President for Academic Affairs), Spring, 1994.

School of Health Sciences

Educational Effectiveness Committee, Chair, 2009- present

Bylaws Committee 2006-present.

Curriculum Committee, 2003 – 2007.

Admission & Honors and Awards Committee, 1991-92, 1995-96, 2002-2006.

Graduate Committee, 2000 – 2007.

Faculty Development, 1993-95, Chair 1999-200, 1997-present,.

Pre-tenure Review Committee, 2005; Chair, 2000 - 2001.

Resource Committee, Chair, 1996, 1992-1998, 1999-2000.

Research Committee, 1998 – 1999.

Music Therapy Search Committee, 1998-99, 1999 - 2000.

Nursing Program

Educational Effectiveness Committee, 2006-present.

Curriculum Committee, 2002-2006.

Admissions, Honors, & Rewards Committee 2002-2007.

Professional Development (2005-Present)

MERLOT International Conference, (2010, August), San Jose, California.

Sigma Theta Tau International Research Congress, (2010, July).Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Sewell, J. , Culpa-Bondal, F. & Colvin, M. (2009, March 11 - 13). SoTL Commons: A Conference for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA.

Facebook for Power Users. (2008, October 29). Georgia College & State University.

Garageband Workshop – 1.5 hours. (2008, October 21). Georgia College & State University.

iMovie Workshop – 6 hours. (2008, October 18). Georgia College & State University.

New York Times Workshop. (2008, October 15). Georgia College & State University.

Creative Applications for iPods in the Classroom. (2008, October 1). Georgia College & State University.

Ways of Understanding Teaching. (2008, September 22). Georgia College & State University.

The Changing Nature of the Student Body: A Panel Discussion. (2008, September 17). Georgia College & State University.

Developing Outcomes for an International Curriculum. (2008, September 5). Georgia College & State University.

Turnitin Webinar. (2008, August 27). Georgia College & State University.

Wikis, Blogs, Podcasts, Facebook, RSS, YouTube and More. (2008, September 4). Georgia College & State University.

MERLOT International Conference. (2008, August 7-10). Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Sigma Theta Tau International 19^th Research Congress. (2008, July 7-9). Singapore.

8^th Annual Nurse Educator Institute: Striving for Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing Education. (2008, April 8-11). , Branson, MO.

GA HIMSS Clinical Informatics Symposium. (2006, January 16). Macon, GA.

Innovations: Exploring the Newest Ideas for Healthcare Information and Management Systems. (2007, November 29). Atlanta, GA.

AMIA National Symposium. (2007, November 11-14). Chicago, IL.

SoTL Commons: A Conference for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. (2007, November 1-2). Georgia Southern University. Statesboro, GA.

Merlot International Conference. (2007, August 7-19). New Orleans, LA

Southern Regional Faculty & Instructional Development Consortium. (2007, March 11-13). Chattanooga, TN.

Faculty Development Workshop on Learning Assessment. (2006, Spring).

15^th Annual Summer Institute in Nursing Informatics. (2005, July) Baltimore, MD.

Improving Student Learning--What's the Role of Assessment? Presented by Dr. Mary Huba. (2005, April 29). GCSU, Milledgeville, GA.

Grant Proposal Writing Workshop. Presented by Dr. Mimi Tangum of the Grants Resource Center, Washington, DC. (2005, April 4th). GCSU, Milledgeville, GA.

Rutgers College of Nursing Twenty-Third Annual International Nursing Computer/Technology Conference. (2005, April 15) Atlanta, GA.

Georgia Society of Nurses & Associates Leadership Conference. (2005, February 26); Peachtree City, GA.