ASchmidt
Curriculum Vita
NAME: Angela Stone Schmidt
CREDENTIALS: AR License: R.N. #18077, R.N.P. #P01053
D Litt et Phil, Masters of Nursing Science
CURRENT FACULTY APPOINTMENT: Assistant Professor of Nursing, Director of Graduate Programs in the School of Nursing; Associate Dean of the College of Nursing & Health Professions
CURRENT AND PREVIOUS:
Academic
2006- current : Arkansas State University, School of Nursing, College of Nursing &
Health Professions, Associate Prof of Nursing (20010-current),
Associate Prof of Nursing (2006-2010)
2008-present: Director of Graduate Programs, School of Nursing; Adult Health
Coordinator (2007-2011)
2010- present Associate Dean of Special Projects of the College of Nursing and
Health Professions
Fall 2004- 2005: Arkansas State University, School of Nursing, Adjunct Faculty
MSN Program: didactic/ Blackboard/ web
based course delivery; Chronic, Long Term Care, Rehabilitation;
Ethics in Healthcare
1988-1998: Arkansas State University, Asst. Prof. of Nursing/ Tenured
Sr. B.S.N. Program, Primary Care & Rehabilitation; Didactic and Clinical
Coordinator; MSN Program-Chronic, Long Term Care, Rehabilitation
(Didactic and Clinical)
1981-1988: Arkansas State University Temporary Instructor of Nursing, ASN and BSN
Practice
1990: Consultant/FT Opening of new facility, NE Arkansas Rehabilitation Hospital
1986-88: St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center, part-time contract RN
Home Health Agency.; Rehabilitation Consultant for Cardiac Rehab Program
1977-1981: Northeast Arkansas Internal Medicine Clinic
RNP /Manager of Nursing & Clinical Services; clinical practice
Administrative
2001-2006: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Memphis-North
Sr. Leadership Team, Asst Administrator Role; Administrator “Fill-in”
Director of Education, Risk Management, Infection Control, Quality, Clinical
Nurse Specialist, Customer Satisfaction/Patient Affairs (Natl. Research
Corp/ NRC contact), Legal/Compliance and Prospective Payment System
(PPS) Representative
1999-2001: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Jonesboro
Director of Business Development, Senior Leadership Team,
Administrator training/“Fill-in” Administrator
Director Case Management, Infection Control,
Employee Health/ Education
EDUCATION:
Doctor of Literature and Philosophy Health Studies/Nursing
University of South Africa September 2009
Certification in Web Based Education-National League for Nursing & Indiana
University completed Aug. 2008
Masters of Nursing Science University of Arkansas Medical Sciences Jan 1989
Bachelors of Science Nursing Arkansas State University May 1977
AWARDS AND HONORS:
Tenure Awarded by Arkansas State University, College of Nursing and Health Professions, School of Nursing, and Promotion to Associate Professor of Nursing
(April 2011).
Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions selected for Leadership Development Program, awarded November 30, 2010 (March 2011-October 2011)
Who’s Who Amng Executives & Professionals for the 2011 Academic Registry, awarded September 2010 (2011)
College of Nursing and Health Professions, Arkansas State University, “You Make a Difference Award” ( July. 2009 and January 2010)
College of Nursing & Health Professions, Arkansas State University
Faculty Achievement Award in Scholarship and Research (April 2009);
College of Nursing & Health Professions, Arkansas State University
Faculty Service Award (April 1998)
Biltmore Who’s Who among Executives and Professional Women Registry (Nov. 2009)
Distinguished Alumni Award, College of Nursing and Health Professions,
Arkansas State University (Sept 20, 2008)
“Triumph of the Human Spirit Award” awarded by NEAMC Charitable Foundation and Hope Circle (March 2008)
IRB awarded from Arkansas State University for research study, “Evidence Based Nursing: Outcome Trends Following Inpatient Rehabilitation” (March 2006).
“Stroke Center of Excellence” Award. Proposal submitted on behalf of HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital-North of Memphis (Feb 25, 2005 & Feb. 2006).
American Cancer Society/ Craighead Unit, Relay for Life Champion Of Facility Contributions, representing HealthSouth of Jonesboro (Relay for Life, 2000).
Leadership Team of HealthSouth of Jonesboro/ Facility Awards received
(Clinical Ranking Excellence Award HealthSouth Facility Award, 2000); “Pulling the Wagon” Award (#1 HealthSouth Facility Award, 2000);“Relay for Life” Fundraising Award, American Cancer Society 2001)
Tenure Awarded by Arkansas State University, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Department of Nursing, Assistant Professor of Nursing (1988).
PUBLICATIONS:
Pub #01: Partnering to Provide Simulation Learning for Caregivers of Dementia
Number of Pages - 2
Newsletter Article for AGEC (Arkansas Geriatric Aging Center)
Schmidt, A.
Date: Fall 2011
Pub #02: Clinical Practice Guidelines for Multiple Sclerosis: Clinical Manifestations.
Number of Pages- 17
Published by Rehabilitation Nursing Foundation, Association of Rehabilitation, and Association of Neuroscience Nurses in coordination with AHRQ.
Schmidt, A. (co-authored)
Date: to be published at AHRQ, Fall 2011
Pub #03: Ethical, Moral, and Legal Considerations, in, The Specialty Practice of Rehabilitation Nursing: A Core Curriculum. 6th Edition
Number of Pages - 21
Published by Rehabilitation Nursing Foundation.
Schmidt, A. (co-authored)
Date: August 2011
Pub #04: Incivility in Diverse Populations in Distance Education
Number of Pages – 9
Published by AACE E-Learn library (#32175) http://www.aace.org/conf/ELearn/call.hrm
Schmidt, A. & Baker, D.
Date: March 2011
Pub #05: Challenges of Engaging Non-Traditional Students in an Online Graduate Nursing Program
Number of Pages – 9
Published by AACE E-Learn Library (#32204) http://www.aace.org/conf/ELearn/call.hrm
Schmidt, A. & Baker, D.
Date: March 2011
Pub #06: Evidence Based Nursing: Outcome Trends Post Rehabilitation
Number of Pages – 189
The University of South Africa. Dissertation for the Doctoral degree in Health Studies/ Nursing
Schmidt, A.
Date: completed September 2009
Pub #07: Strategies to Improve Culturally Diverse Communities in Higher Education.
Number of Pages – 10
Published article on the E-Learn Website http://www.aace.org/conf/ELearn/call.hrm
Paper ID: 2711, AACE Digital LIbrary
Schmidt, A. & Baker, D.
Date: May 30, 2009
Pub #08: Challenges of Online Nursing Education in the Lower Mississippi River Delta. Number of Pages – 10
Published article on the E-Learn Website http://www.aace.org/conf/ELearn/call.htm
Paper ID: 27109, AACE Digital Library
Schmidt, A. & Baker, D.
Date: May 30, 2009
Pub #09:Evidence Based Rehabilitation Nursing: Common Challenges and Interventions.
Number of Pages – 16 (contributed chapters on: Falls, Chronic Pain, and Impaired Swallowing).
Published by Association of Rehabilitation Nursing, Rehabilitation Nursing Foundation.
Schmidt, A, (co-authored: B.Culross, T.Pietsch, A.Smith
Date: August, 2006
Pub #10: “Interdisciplinary Partnerships Promotes Research Efforts for Hospitalized
Elders”
Number of Pages - 2
Newsletter Article for AGEC (Arkansas Geriatric Aging Center)
Schmidt, A.
Date: September 29, 2008
Pub #11: “A Story of Hope & Inspiration” in the survivor series
Number of Pages – 3
Lymphoma Research Foundation,
Schmidt, A.
Date: Dec 2007
Pub #12: Advanced Practice Core Curriculum
"The Role of Consultation and the Advanced Practice Nurse."
Number of Pages – 10
Published by The Rehabilitation Nurses Foundation
Schmidt, A.
Date: September, 1997
Pub #13: Inter-institutional Strengths Among Successful Baccalaureate Nursing Programs in the Southern Region
Number of Pages - 5
Proceedings of Sigma Theta Tau Tri Chapter Research Day.
Date: February 11, 1993.
PRESENTATIONS TO LEARNED FORUMS (ABSTRACTS)
Presentation #01
Title of Paper: Incivility in Diverse Populations in Distance Education
Schmidt, A. & Baker, D.
E-Learn 2011 World Conference on E-Learning in Education
March 11, 2011
Nashville, TN
Presentation #02
Title of Paper: Challenges of Engaging Non Traditional Students in Online Graduate Nursing Programs
Baker, D. & Schmidt, A.
E-Learn 2011 World Conference on E-Learning in Education
March 11, 2011
Nashville, TN
Presentation #03
Title of Paper: “Making the Connection: Corporate, Community, and Academic Partners”
ASAHP 10th Annual Conference
Date: Oct. 20-22, 2010
Location: Charlotte, NC
Presentation #04
Title of Paper: “Strategies to Improve Culturally Diverse Communities in Online Higher Education”
Served as moderator for a Best Practice session, “Challenges of Online Nursing Education in the Lower Mississippi River Delta.”
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education
Date: Oct. 26-30, 2009
Location: Vancouver, BC Canada
Presentation #05
Title: Effective Coaching and Mentoring
Leadership Series for UAMS and Rural Health Program to AR and MO
Date: October 18, 2010
Location: Arkansas State University, Compressed Video Technology to > 80 sites
Presentation #06
Title: Effective Leadership: Accountability
Leadership Series for UAMS and Rural Health Program to AR and MO
Date: September 23, 2010
Location: Arkansas State University, Compressed Video Technology to >80 sites
Presentation #07
Title of Paper: “Identifying Obstacles of Advanced Practice Nursing Graduates: Finding Equitable Employment in the Current Job Market”
Community Health Centers of Arkansas (CHCA) Annual Conference
Also, Panel Discussion Participant, “How to Get Your Grove On: Working for a CHC”.
Date: Aug 19-21, 2009
Location: Little Rock, AR
Presentation #08
Title of Paper: “Outcome Trends in Rehabilitation.”
ASAHP 2009 Annual Conference,
Date: Oct. 21-23, 2009
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Presentation #09
Title: Identifying Obstacles of Advanced Practice Nursing Graduates: Finding Equitable Employment in the Current Job Market
Community Health Centers of Arkansas Conference
Date: Aug 20, 2009
Location: Little Rock, AR
Presentation #10
Title: How to Get Your Grove On: Working for a Community Health Center
(Panel Discussion Leader)
Community Health Centers of Arkansas Conference
Date: Aug 21, 2009
Location: Little Rock, AR
Presentation #11
“Influencing the Trajectory of Stroke Recovery.”
The Annual Northeast Arkansas Nursing Conference, Sponsored by St. Bernards Regional Medical Center and ASU
Date: November 14, 2008
Location: Arkansas State University
Presentation #12
“Evidence Based Practice: Outcome Trends Following Inpatient Rehabilitation”
Abstract accepted for presentation at the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses International Conference/ Building Bridges Coast to Coast (unable to present due to UNISA copyright)
Date: Oct. 1-4, 2008
Location: San Francisco, California
Presentation #13
“Accessibility of Rehabilitation for Persons with Disability”/ presented x 2
The Nursing Ethics and Healthcare Policy Conference: Bridging Local, National and International Perspectives Conference (10 contact hours)
Date: July 17-19, 2008
Location: Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
Presentation: #14
“Transformational Leadership: Coaching Above the Line of Accountability”
The National League for Nursing Leadership Conference (9.5 contact hrs)
Date: January 11-13, 2008
Location: Orlando, FL
Presentation #15
"Career Path to SUCCESS: Follow the Yellow Brick Road."
Proceedings from The 35th Annual Mid-South Conference of Communicative Disorders,
National Speech Language-Hearing Assoc
Date: March 16-17, 2005
Location: Memphis, TN
[The Oxford Round Table, invited presentation, Perspectives on Ethical Sentiments, to be held March, 2010/ not attended
Date: November 12, 2009 (Invitation Received/ Not presented due to lack of funding)
Location: Lincoln College, University of Oxford, England.]
[The Oxford Round Table, invited presentation, Ethics: The Convolution of Contemporary Values, to be held March 22-27, 2009 / not attended
Date: October 2, 2008 (Invitation Received/ Not presented due to lack of funding)
Location: Lincoln College, University of Oxford, Oxford, England]
Presentations as faculty supervisor as follows with CYoung & PSkorga:
Jessica Armstrong, “Caregiver Stress: Knowledge is Power” at STT Tri Chapter Research Day, Jonesboro, AR & 10th Annual Nurse Educator Institute, Branson, MO
Kathleen Prinner, “Caregiver Stress” at STT Tri Chapter Research Day, Jonesboro, AR & 10th Annual Nurse Educator Institute, Branson, MO
Melanie New, “The Effect of Music Therapy in the Form of Ocean Sounds on Open Heart Surgery Patients,” at the 35th Annual Meeting of American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Toronto, Canada, April 22-25, 2010
GRANTS
HRSA Nurse Anesthesia Traineeship Grant, continuation
Funding for July 2011-June 2012 (submitted Dec. 2010)
Awarded $25,811
HRSA Nurse Anesthesia Traineeship Grant, continuation
Funding for July 2010-June 2011 (submitted Dec. 2009)
Awarded $25,811
HRSA Nurse Anesthesia Traineeship Grant, HRSA 09103
Funding for July 2009- June 2010 (submitted Dec. 2008)
Awarded $26, 380.
Arkansas Dept of Health and Human Services and Arkansas Aging Initiative
Stanford CDSM Program Training Grant, May 18-22, 2009 (awarded March 2009)
Award: 1 week of training, expenses, housing
College of Nursing and Health Professions, Summer Project Grant
Certification on On-Line Education, NLN and Indiana University
Certification received, August 2008 ($3,000)
Arkansas State University, Office of Research and Technology,
Research Grant for “Evidence Based Nursing: Outcome Trends Post Rehabilitation”
Awarded May 2008 ($3,000)
Educational Grant awarded from OARR, ASU
Meta-soft Systems Grant Writing Workshop Grant
January 2008 ($200)
Course Development Grant from OARR, ASU
Online Course Development (NURS 6313 Power, Politics, and Influence)
October 2007 ($3500)
PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICES (MEMBERSHIPS & OFFICES)
1990-present Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
Grant Reviewer , Product Reviewer, Book Reviewer,
Evidence Base Task Force
1990s-present Sigma Theta Tau, Eta Theta Chapter (Honor Society of Nursing)
Treasurer (2008-2011)
Counselor I (1995-96, 1996-97)
Membership Eligibility and Fund Raising Committees
1981-1998; 2009-present Arkansas Nurses Association,
District 6 Treasurer (1991-95)
2006-present (1990s-1998) National League for Nursing
2008-present International Council of Nursing (ICN)
University Committees: University Honors Committee (2008-2011)
Library Committee (2009-current)
Faculty Scholarship Awards Committee (2009-11)
Graduate Council (2010-current)
HLC Committee-Standard IV-Acquisition, DIscovery,
Application of Knowledge (2010-11)
Distance Education Writing Team, Dept of Higher Learner
(2008)
CNHP Committees: Executive Council, 2008-current
College Honors Committee (Chair,2010-2011); (2008-current)
College Library Committee (2008-current)
College Scholarship and Awards Committee (2007-2011)
Ethics Hearing Committee(2007-2008; Chair, 2008)
Ad Hoc Anniversary Committee ( 2006-2008)
College Assessment Committee, Chair (2011-current)
School of Nursing Committees: MSN Faculty, Director (Fall 2008-current)
MSN Curriculum Committee, Chair
MSN Admissions, Progressions, and Credits
Committee, Chair
Distinguished Alumni Selection Committee
(Fall 2009)
FNP Faculty Search Committee, Chair (2010-11)
DNP Consortium Steering Committee (ad hoc
Needs Assessment (Committee) (2009-current)
Ad hoc NLNAC Committee-Standard 1-2 (2010-11)
University Service Activities:
HLC Committee for University, ASU
Standard IV-Acquisition, Discovery, and Application of Knowledge, 2010-current
Graduation Marshal for the CNHP, May 2010
Writing Team for Higher Learning Commission change request for web based education, Chair Henry Torres, 2008
Distance Education Team that met with Department of Higher Learning Visitors regarding Distance Education at ASU, Oct 2008
Representative for visitors from Kyrgyz Republic regarding US Health Care and Nursing (Feb 25, 2009)
Representative for visitors from China regarding Graduate Nursing Programs (Aug 7, 2009)
Interdisciplinary Research Team-Chair/ CNHP partnership with Center on Aging (spring 2009)
Community Service Activities:
Sigma Theta Tau Induction, Key note speaker: The Leadership Challenge
April 25, 2011, ASU
Chronic Disease Self Management (CDSM) teach 6 sessions x2 throughout year for the lay leader and 1 session for Train the Trainer
International MD Anderson Network Counselor (1993-present)
“Look Good, Feel Better Program” American Cancer Society, Craighead County
(presentations Feb and June 2009)
Craighead County Medical Reserve Group
Advisory Committee for Center on Aging/ Geri Team, SBRMC
CONTINUED EDUCATION: (Last Five Years)
ASAHP Conference, Oct 16-21, 2011, Scottsdale, AZ
Perfect Storm or Perfect Opportunity (Faculty Development) by Finkelmann, Anita
August 15, 2011 (4.0 CNE hrs)
Health Literacy Summer Conference, UAMS and AR Public Health, Aug 2011
Little Rock, AHEC (?6.0 hrs)
Allied Health Research Institute, Louisville, Kentucky, June 8-10, 2011 (8.0 contact hrs)
Northeast Arkansas Health Literacy Forum: Action for Community Improvement, ASU,
May 5, 2011 (2.0 contact hrs)
[Leadership Series from UAMS/ Rural Health Programs-awarded CEs 1.5 x 2]]
ASAHP Conference, March 14-18, 2011, New Orleans, LA (8.0 contact hrs)
Arkansas LTC Ombudsman Program, “Accomplishing the LTC Medicaid Journey, Aug. 26, 2010, ASU/ EAAA (4 contact hrs)
Setting: Maximizing the Effectiveness of Professional Partnerships in the University, August 16, 2010, CNHP Faculty Development (4 contact nsg hrs)
Allied Health Research Institute (AHRI) 5th Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO
June 10-11, 2010 (8.5 contact hrs)
Learning Strategies to Meet Today’s Student Expectations: Evidence Based Practices for Redesigning Your Nursing Curricula: Focus on Patient Safety & Quality Care; Incorporating QSEN Competencies. Donna Ignatovicius, ASU Nursing Faculty Development. April 26, 2010 (5.5 cont educ hrs)
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Masters Essentials Regional Meeting. New Orleans, LA. Feb. 24-25, 2010
The Impact of Health Literacy on Elders, Central AR Veterans Healthcare System, VTC
January 27, 2010 (1.5 contact hrs)
NLNAC Self Study Forum. National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. Oct. 14-15, 2009. (10 contact hrs/ 1 CEU) Las Vegas, Nevada