Congratulations to Dr. Abigail Reese, for her successful dissertation defense on September 13^th, 2018!

Dissertation title “Trying to Cover the Sun with Your Thumb: A Critical Ethnography of Maternity Care Provision in Rural Northern New Mexico”

Dissertation Committee: Kim Cox, PhD, RN, CNM (Chair); Van Roper, PhD, RN, FNP-BC; Jennifer Averill, PhD, RN;  and Lawrence Leeman, MD, MPH

Dissertation title “Relationships Between APRN State Practice Authority, Perceived Autonomy, Professionalism, and Interprofessional Team Function Among a National Sample of APRNs in the U.S.”

Dissertation Committee: Beth Tigges, PhD, RN, PNP-BC (Chair); Mark Parshall, PhD, RN, FAAN; Kim Cox, PhD, RN, CNM; and Sally Cohen, PhD, RN, FAAN

Dissertation title “Resident and Facility Factors Associated with Re-Hospitalization from Skilled Nursing Facilities”

Dissertation Committee: Mark Parshall, PhD, RN, FAAN (Chair); Stephen Hernandez, PhD, RN; Marie Lobo, PhD, RN, FAAN; and Christine Mueller, MD

Congratulations to Dr. Mariah Wood, for her successful dissertation defense on June 26th, 2018!

Dissertation title “Analyzing the Medical Definition of Death in Criminal Homicide Prosecution”

Dissertation Committee: Emily Haozous, PhD, RN, FAAN (Chair); Jennifer Averill, PhD, RN; Melinda Tinkle, PhD, RN, WHCNP-BC, FAAN; and Paul Clements, PhD, RN, CGS, DF-IAFN

Congratulations to Dr. Elizabeth Dickson, who has successfully defended her dissertation!

Dissertation title “Sexual Health Education in New Mexico Public Secondary Schools”

Dissertation Committee: Mark Parshall, PhD, RN, FAAN (Chair); Kim J. Cox, PhD, CNM, FACNM; Dorinda Welle, PhD; and Claire D. Brindis, CrPH

Congratulations to Dr. Regina S. Eddie, who has successfully defended her dissertation!

Dissertation title “A Socio-Ecological Analysis of Childhood Obesity and School Nutrition Policies and Practices in Select Elementary and Middle Schools on the Navajo Reservation””

Dissertation Committee: Jennifer Averill, PhD, RN (Chair); Carolyn Montoya, PhD, CPNP; Dorinda Welle, PhD; Sally Davis, PhD; and Patricia Keane, MS, RD.

Elizabeth Holguin attends the 71st UN General Assembly with Dr. Judith Shamian, President of the International Council of Nurses. Dr. Shamian is the only health care professional to serve as a commissioner on the High-Level Commission for Health Employment and Economic Growth to address health workforce issues. According to the World Health Organization, the global economy is projected to create approximately 40 million new health sector jobs by 2030, mostly in middle- and high-income countries. Despite the anticipated growth in jobs, there will be a projected shortage of 18 million health workers to achieve and sustain the Sustainable Development Goals, primarily in low and lower-middle income countries. The Commission launched its report at the General Assembly last week, with recommendations to address these shortages.

Join the RWJF Nursing and Health Policy Collaborative and guest speaker Dr. Jennifer Otten as we explore ways health researchers can engage with policy makers and help get their research to the policy table. See the flyer for event details and RSVP information.