Saylor, Jennifer Lynn

CURRICULUM VITAE

SAYLOR, JENNIFER LYNN

University of Delaware

25 North College Avenue

McDowell Hall, Office 373

Newark, DE 19716

EDUCATION:

DOCTORAL

University of MarylandPhD5/2011

School of Nursing

Baltimore, MD

Focus: Cardiovascular Health and Prevention

Dissertation: The Biopsychosocial Model of Metabolic Syndrome

GRADUATE

University of DelawareMSN2/2001

College of Nursing

Major: Cardiopulmonary Clinical Nurse Specialist

UNDERGRADUATE

Allegheny University of Health SciencesBSN5/1998

School of Nursing

Philadelphia, PA

Bucks County Community CollegeAS5/1996

Newton, PA

APPOINTMENTS:

ACADEMIC

University of DelawareAssistant Professor9/2014-

School of Nursing(Tenure-Track)

University of DelawareAssistant Professor3/2012-9/2014

School of Nursing (Non-Tenure-Track)

University of DelawareDirector, Diabetes and9/2008-

School of NursingYou: Kamp for Kids

University of DelawareClinical Instructor9/2008-3/2012

School of Nursing

University of DelawareClinical Instructor9/2001-9/2008

School of Nursing (Adjunct Faculty)

NON-ACADEMIC

Christiana Care Health ServicesClinical Nurse9/2006-5/2010

Heart and Vascular Interventional Services

Thomas Jefferson UniversityEBP Research Coordinator1/2004-10/2005

Division of Research, Department of Nursing

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Data Acquisition/Analyst 8/2003-1/2004

Translational Nursing ResearchDepartment

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Clinical Nurse Specialist 2/2002-3/2003

Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit

Christiana Care Health ServicesResearch Coordinator1/2001-2/2002

Cardiovascular Research Division

Delaware Cardiovascular AssociatesCardiology Nurse1/2000-1/2001

Nuclear Center, Coumadin Care Center

and Arrhythmia Center

Heart Smart CPRCo-Owner/CPR Instructor5/1999-1/2000

Christiana Care Health ServicesClinical Nurse4/1998-1/2000

Cardiovascular-Surgical Step-down

Critical Care Per Diem

Saint Francis HospitalClinical Nurse6/1997-4/1998

Cardiac Unit and CPR Instructor

Taylor HospitalClinical Nurse12/1996-6/1997

Cardiac Unit

Saint Mary’s Medical CenterClinical Nurse10/1996-5/1997

Oncology Unit

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, SPECIALTY BOARD STATUS:

APRN-BC# 3591147/2016-7/2021

Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adult Health

DelawareL1 00263879/2015-9/2017

PennsylvaniaRN-512707-L10/2015-10/2017

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:

American College Health AssociationMember1/2017-

International Meeting on Simulation in HealthcareMember11/2016-

American Diabetes AssociationMember10/2016-

American Association of Diabetes EducationMember10/2016-

American Nurses AssociationMember4/2016-

Beta Xi Chapter,Sigma Theta Tau InternationalPresident6/2015-5/2017

Delaware Nurses AssociationMember1/2015-

Eastern Nursing Research SocietyMember10/2013-

International Nursing Association for Member9/2013-9/2014

Clinical Simulation and Nursing

Sigma Theta Tau International, Nursing Honor SocietyMember2000-

PROFESSIONAL HONORS AND AWARDS:

DE Top Nurses Nursing Excellence Delaware Today 2016Awarded 2016

As Academic Educator

TEACHING

Excellence in Teaching AwardUniversity of DelawareNominated 2016

Excellence in Undergraduate AcademicUniversity of DelawareNominated 2016

Advising and Mentoring Award

Innovations in Professional Nursing American Association of

EducationColleges of NursingNominated 2013

Most innovative educational programChristiana Care Health

ServicesAwarded 2012

SERVICE

8th Chapter Key Award, Beta Xi Sigma Theta Tau

Primary AuthorInternational11/2015

Servant Leadership Award, Beta XI Sigma Theta Tau

Chapter Excellence, Primary AuthorInternational11/2015

Gratitude in Action Award, Beta XI Sigma Theta Tau

Chapter Excellence, Co-author International

Jennifer Graber [Principal author]11/2015

Embracing Technology Award, Beta XI Sigma Theta Tau

Chapter Excellence, Primary AuthorInternational11/2013

Engaging in Collaboration Award, Beta XI Sigma Theta Tau

Chapter Excellence, Co-author International

Melanie Chichester [Principal Author]11/2013

Florence Nightingale AwardBeta Xi Chapter5/2013

RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY:

AWARDED GRANTS/FELLOWSHIPS

Title: Transition to college campus living with a chronic condition: Type 1 diabetes exemplar

Granting Agency: American Nurses Foundation/Eastern Nursing Research Society

Amount: $5,000

Role: Principal Investigator with Christine Calamaro

Inclusive Dates: 9/2016-9/2017

Title: Transition to college campus living with a chronic condition: Type 1 diabetes exemplar

Granting Agency: General University Grant, University of Delaware

Amount: $6,636

Role: Principal Investigator with Christine Calamaro

Inclusive Dates: 6/2016-5/2018

Title:Health and college life among young adults with/without diabetes and asthma: A secondary analysis of NHANES data

Granting Agency: Beta Xi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International

Award Amount: $1,000

Role:PI with Christine Calamaro

Inclusive Dates:1/2016-1/2017

Title: Instrument development to assess a debriefing facilitator in simulation education of healthcare provider

Granting Agency: Delaware Health Science Alliance Education Grant

Awarded Amount: $21,679

Role: PI with Susan Wainright and Eileen Herge from Thomas Jefferson University.

Inclusive Dates: 9/2012-12/2015

Title: Disaster Preparedness Training

Granting Agency: State of Delaware

Award Amount: $30,000

Role: CO-I with Bethany Hall-Long.

Inclusive Dates:5/1/2012-12/2013

Title: Investigation of the stress response during a patient communication simulation

Scenario

Granting Agency: University of Delaware College of Health Sciences

Award Amount: $6,000

Role: PI with Kathleen Matt and Kenneth Kirschner

Inclusive Dates: 9/2011-5/2012:

Title: The Psychological and Emotional Well-Being of Patients with Automatic Internal Cardioverter Defibrillator

Granting Agency: Center for Research Development, College of Health Sciences, University of Delaware

Award Amount: $3,660.00

Role: CO-I with Erlinda Wheeler, Ingrid Pretzer-Aboff, Angela DiSabatino, Thomas Hardy, and Rita Lucy.

Inclusive Dates: 2003-2004

SUBMITTED GRANTS/FELLOWSHIPS (Under review)

PRINT AND/OR ELECTRONIC PUBLICATIONS:

(+ indicates undergraduate student)

Refereed Data Based

Saylor, J.,Wrainright, S., Herge, E. A., & Pohlig, R. T. (2016). Peer-Assessment

Debriefing Instrument (PADI): Assessing faculty effectiveness in simulation education

Journal of Allied Health, 45(3), e27–e30.

Saylor, J.,Herge, E. A., Wrainright, S., & Pohlig, R. T. (2016). Development of

Instrument to Assess the Clinical Effectiveness of the Debriefer in Simulation Education.

Journal of Allied Health, 45(3), 191-198.

Saylor, J.,Vernooy, S+, Selekman, J., & Cowpethwait, A. (2016).Interprofessional Education

using a palliative care simulation. Nurse Educator, 41(3), 125-129. DOI:10.1097/NNE.0000000000000228

Saylor, J. & Friedmann, E. Biopsychosocial contributors to metabolic syndrome: A secondary

analysis of 2007-2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Data. (2015). Nursing Research, 64(6), 434-443. DOI:10.1097/NNR.0000000000000121

Saylor, J., Schell, K. A., Mandell, M. & Graber, J. (2015). Development of a clinical

competency checklist for care of patients experiencing substance withdrawal delirium or and delirium: Use of a Delphi technique and expert panel. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing, 55(6), 29-36. DOI: 10.3928/02793695-20150526-01

Salam, T., Saylor, J.,Cowperthwait, A. (2015). Attitudes of nurse and physician trainees

towards an interprofessional simulated education experience on pain assessment and management. Journal of Interprofessional Care, 29(3), 276-278. doi:10.3109/13561820.2014.950726

Saylor, J.,Friedmann, E., & Lee, H., J. (2012). Navigating complex samples analysis using a

national survey data. Nursing Research, 61(3), 231-237. doi: 10.1097/NNR.0b013e3182533403

Wheeler, E., Pretzer-Aboff, I., DiSabatino, A., Hardie, T., Saylor, J., & Lucey, R. (2010). The

Psychological effect of implantable cardioverter defibrillators. Nursing 2010 Critical Care, 5(2), 5-7.DOI:10.1097/01.CCN.0000369209.79671.ce

Wheeler, E., Pretzer-Aboff, I., DiSabatino, A., Hardie, T., & Saylor, J. (2009). Psychological

Impact of implantable cardioverter defibrillator on their recipients. Dimensions of critical care nursing, 28(4), 176-181. DOI:10.1097/DCC.0b013e3181a4743b

Refereed Non Data Based

Collins, B, & Saylor, J. (in press). The Affordable Care Act: Implementation and Implications

for Geriatric Nursing Practice., Nursing2017.

Saylor, J., Calamaro, C. (2016). Transitioning young adults with type 1 diabetes to campus

life. Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 12(1), 41-46.

Cowperthwait, A., Saylor, J., Schmitt, L. A., Salam, T., Melby, M. K., & Baker, S. D. (2015).

Healthcare Theatre and Simulation: Maximizing Interprofessional Partnerships. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 11(9), 411-420. DOI:10.1016/j.ecns.2015.05.005

Cowperthwait, A., Saylor, J., & Schell, K. (2013). Healthcare Theatre: A unique simulation partner. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 10(1), e41-46. DOI:10.1016/j.ecns.2013.05.012

Saylor, J. (2005). Risk factor clusters for metabolic syndrome in coronary heart disease: State of

the science. Dimensions of critical care nursing, 24(2), 64-69. DOI:10.1097/00003465-

200503000-00005

Non-Refereed

Saylor, J., & Graber, J. (2016, November). Let’s talk about leadership interns. North American

Region 12 Leader Lines, electronic newsletter of Sigma Theta Tau International.

Saylor, J., & Graber, J. (2016, Fall). Keep up to date – Check out the circle! Beta Xi Newsletter,

18(1), 10.

Saylor, J. (2016, Fall). Edith Anderson Educational Leadership Grant, Beta Xi Newsletter,

18(1), 9.

Saylor, J. (2016, Fall). President’s Message. Beta Xi Newsletter, 18(1), 1.

Saylor, J. (2016, Summer). Beta Xi Chapter supporting the environment, Beta Xi Newsletter,

17(3), 12.

Saylor, J. (2016, Summer). President’s Message. Beta Xi Newsletter, 17(3), 1.

Saylor, J. & Hassler, D.(2016, Spring). 43rd Biennium Convention. Beta Xi Newsletter,

17(2), 2-5.

Saylor, J. (2016, Spring). President’s Message. Beta Xi Newsletter, 17(2), 1.

Saylor, J. (2015, Fall). Member Spotlight. Beta Xi Newsletter, 17(1), 6.

Saylor, J. (2015, Fall). President’s Message. Beta Xi Newsletter, 17(1), 1.

Saylor, J. (2014, Spring). Beta Xi Winter Retreat. Beta Xi Newsletter, 16(4), 3.

Saylor, J. (2015, Winter). Members of Beta Xi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International

Induction as a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing. Beta Xi Newsletter, 16(3), 5.

Saylor, J. (2014, Summer/Fall). Translating the Physiological Stress Response to Simulation

Education. Beta Xi Newsletter, 16(2), 3.

Saylor, J. (2014, Winter). Fall 2013 Induction. Beta Xi Newsletter, 16(1), 4.

Nijjar, P.+Saylor, J. (2012, Spring). The Circle—Check it Out. Beta Xi Newsletter, 13(2), 4.

Saylor, J. (2012, Fall). Beta Xi Board and Committee Retreat. Beta Xi Newsletter, 13(2), 4.

Saylor, J. (2012, Spring). Dissertation Abstract: The Biopsychosocial Model of Metabolic

Syndrome among U.S. Adults. Beta Xi Newsletter, 13(1), 7.

Rodgers, D. & Saylor, J. (2010, Fall). Diabetes and you: Kamp for kids. Stetho-scoop, 3.

Wheeler, E., Pretzer-Aboff, I., DiSabatino, A., Hardie, T., Saylor, J. (2006-2007). A prospective

study of the psychological impact of ICD implant on its recipients. DNA Reporter, 31(4),15.

SUBMITTED/UNDER REVIEW

Saylor, J.,Hertsenberg, L., McQuillan, M., Shoe, K., & Calamaro, C. (under review). A

Diabetes Camp Impacts Nursing Education: Evaluation of a Service Learning Course, Nurse Educator Today.

PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS/CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS (in public domain)

Saylor, J. & Graber, J. (September, 2016). Influence through lifelong learning: Membership engagement advances the nursing profession. [Published abstract]Leadership Connection 2016, Indianapolis, IN.

Graber, J. & Saylor, J. (September, 2016). Influence though philanthropy: Engaging members and serving the local and global community. [Published abstract]Leadership Connection,Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society for Nursing,Indianapolis, IN.

Hertsenberg, L., Madiraca, J., Travers, S. L., Saylor, J., & Graber, J. (September, 2016). Beta Xi Chapter Promotes Membership Engagement Through Boot Camp Programs. [Published abstract]Leadership Connection, Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society for Nursing,Indianapolis, IN.

Saylor, J.,Herge, E. A., & Wainwright, S. (November, 2015). Using the Delphi Technique to develop a peer-review debriefing instrument for simulation healthcare education. [Published abstract]43rd Biennial Convention, Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society for Nursing,Las Vegas, NV.

Saylor, J. (November, 2015). Integrative Review of the Transitions of Emerging Young Adults

with Type 1 Diabetes. [Published Abstract] 43rd Biennial Convention of Sigma Theta

Tau International, Honor Society for Nursing,Las Vegas, NV.

Saylor, J., & Graber, J.(September, 2016). Transforming the Chapter through Servant

Leadership. [Published abstract]43rd Biennial Convention of Sigma Theta

Tau International, Honor Society for Nursing,Las Vegas, NV.

Graber, J., Saylor, J.,Diefenbeck, C.A. (November, 2015). Gratitude in action. [Published

abstract]43rd Biennial Convention of Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society for Nursing,Las Vegas, NV.

Saylor, J., Wilson, M.+, Cowperthwait, A., Williston, S.+, Kirschner, K., Matt, K. (2014).

Translating the Physiological Stress Response to Simulation Education. [Published abstract]. 26th Annual scientific sessions sponsored by the Eastern Nursing Research Society.

Saylor, J., Friedmann, E. & Thomas, S. (2012). Do Depressive Symptoms Mediate or Moderate

the Relationship of Gender to Metabolic Syndrome among U.S. Adults? [Published

Abstract]. 2012 State of the Science Nursing Research Congress sponsored by the Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science.

Saylor, J. & Friedmann, E. (2012). Essentials of Complex Sample Data Analysis Utilizing

National Survey Data. [Published Abstract]. 2012 State of the Science Nursing Research Congress sponsored by the Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science.

Saylor, J.,Diefenbeck, C., Herrman, J., Graber, J. (September, 2012). Beta Xi Chapter Mentors Through a Leadership Intern Program [Published Abstract]. Sigma theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Leadership Forum 2012, Indianapolis, IN.

Diefenbeck, C., Polek, C., Herrman, J., Graber, J., Saylor, J. (September, 2012). Beyond the Research Grant: Supporting Nursing Research through Collaborative Partnerships. [Published Abstract]. Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Leadership Forum 2012, Indianapolis, IN.

Saylor, J,Friedmann, E., & Thomas, S. (2011). Navigating complex samples in national

databases. [Published abstract- PS3-17]. 25th Annual conference of the Southern Nursing Research Society.

OTHER:

Book Chapters

Saylor, J. Health history and physical examination (2017). In S. W. Lewis, L. Bucher, M.

Heitkemper, & M. Harding (Eds). Medical-Surgical Nursing assessment and

Management of Clinical Problems 10thh ed. (34-45) St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.

Saylor, J., Cowperthwait, A., & Rodriguez, C.+ (2014). Transferring Simulation into Clinical

Practice: A Psychosocial Nursing Exemplar. In Caputi, L. (Ed.) Innovations in Nursing

Education: Building the Future of Nursing,Volume 2. Washington, DC: National League

for Nursing.

Saylor, J. & Bucher, L. (2014). Health history and physical examination (revision). In S. W.

Lewis, S. R. Dirksen, M. Heitkemper, & L. Bucher (Eds). Medical-Surgical Nursing assessment and Management of Clinical Problems 9th ed. (37-48). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.

Book Chapter Reviewer

2014Review Chapter 32: Nursing Assessment: Cardiovascular System. In S. W. Lewis, L.

Bucher, M. Heitkemper, & M. Harding (Eds). Medical-Surgical Nursing assessment and

Management of Clinical Problems 10th ed. (474-496). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier

2014Review Chapter 26: Nursing Assessment: Pulmonary System. In S. W. Lewis, L. Bucher,

M. Heitkemper, & M. Harding(Eds). Medical-Surgical Nursing assessment and

Management of Clinical Problems 10th ed. (685-708). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier

2012Review Chapter 32: Nursing Assessment of Cardiovascular System. In S.W. Lewis,

S. R. Dirksen, M. Heitkemper, & L. Bucher (Eds). Medical-Surgical Nursing assessment and Management of Clinical Problems 9th ed. (37-48). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier

TEACHING:

UNDERGRADUATE

Traditional Program

NURS 110 Nursing Connections [On Campus]

Role: Course Coordinator

Fall 2013 (17 Students)

NURS 220 Concepts of Nursing Practice [On Campus: Simulation Center]

Role: Co-teach

Winter 2009 (25 Students); Winter 2010 (32 Students); Winter 2011 (38 Students); Winter 2012 (44 Students); Winter 2013 (33 Students)

NURS 250 Health Assessment across the Lifespan [On Campus]

Role: Course Coordinator

Winter 2009 (12 Students); Winter 2010 (18 Students); Winter 2011 (19 Students); Winter 2012 (14 Students): Winter 2013 (16 Students); Winter 2014 (12 Students); Winter 2015 (15 Students)

NURS 253 Health and Physical Assessment [On Campus: Simulation Center]

Role: Co-teach

Spring 2014 (15 Students), Spring 2016 (8 Students)

NURS411 Topics in Healthcare Delivery: Teaching Wellness to Children [On Campus]

Role: Course Coordinator

Summer 2009 (22 Students): Summer 2010 (26 Students); Summer 2011 (23 Students); Summer 2012 (15 Students); Summer 2013 (24 Students); Summer 2014 (26 Students); Summer 2015 (16 Students); Summer 2016 (23 Students)

NURS 453 Clinical Adult Health I [Clinical]

Role: Course Coordinator

Fall 2008 (8 Students); Fall 2009 (7 Students); Fall 2010 (8 Students); Fall 2011 (8 Students); Fall 2012 (8 Students); Summer 2010 (8 Students); Summer 2011 (8 Students); Summer 2012 (7 Students); Summer 2013 (7 Students); Summer 2014 (7 Students); Fall 2016 (8 students)

NURS 460: Transition to Professional Nursing Practice I [On Campus]

Role: Course Coordinator

Fall 2013 (35 Students)

NURS 473 Clinical Adult Health II [Clinical]

Role: Course Coordinator

Fall 2008 (9 Students); Fall 2009 (8 Students); Fall 2011 (8 Students); Spring 2009 (8 Students); Spring 2010 (7 Students); Spring 2011 (8 Students); Spring 2012 (8 Students); Spring 2013 (7 Students)

NURS 473 Clinical Adult Health II: Dedicated Education Unit [Clinical]

Role: Course Coordinator

Spring 2014 (7 Students); Spring 2015 (12 Students)

NURS 479 Clinical Preceptorship [Clinical]

Role: Course Coordinator

Spring 2009 (12 Students); Spring 2010 (13 Students); Spring 2011 (14 Students); Spring 2012 (11 Students); Winter 2014 (9 Students); Winter 2015 (12 Students); Winter 2016 (10 Students); Spring 2016 (6 Students); Winter 2017 (13 students)

NURS 480: Transition to Professional Nursing Practice II [On Campus]

Role: Course Coordinator

Winter 2017 (39 Students)

RN-BSN Program

NURS 335 BRN Orientation [online]

Role: Course Coordinator

Winter 2011 (18 Students)

NURS 443 BRN Role Practicum course [online]

Role: Course Coordinator

Summer 2010 (8 Students)

NURS 466: Independent Study: Reducing catheter-related blood stream infections in intensive care units [On line]

Role: Faculty Advisor

Winter 2013 (1 student)

GRADUATE

NURS604 Advanced Practice Roles for Healthcare Providers [online]

Role: Course Coordinator

Summer 2013 (13 Students); Summer 2015 (8 Students); Summer 2016 (11 Students)

NURS 636 Adult-Gerontology I [online]

Role: Course Coordinator

Fall 2012 (14 Students); Fall 2013 (6 Students); Fall 2014 (3 Students); Fall 2015 (6 Students); Fall 2016 (6 students)

NURS 646 Adult-Gerontology II [online]

Role: Course Coordinator

Spring 2014 (6 students); Spring 2015 (3 Students); Spring 2016 (5 Students)

NURS 686 Clinical Nurse Specialist Role Integration [On Campus]

Role Preceptor

Fall 2012 (1 student); Fall 2013 (1 student); Fall 2014 (1 student); Fall 2016 (1 student)

Interdepartmental Department of Behavior Health and Nutrition

HLPR 605 Concepts of Chronic Disease Management [On Campus]

Role: Couse Developer and Co-teach since 2014

Fall 2012 (7 Students); Fall 2013 (6 Students); Fall 2014 (8 Students); Fall 2015 (4 Students); Fall 2015 (4 Students); Fall 2016 (7 students)

Undergraduate Nursing Research Advisor

(Each semester culminates in poster/oral presentation to UD nursing faculty and students at the end of the semester).

2014- Fall (5 students): Transitioning of Type 1 Diabetes Across the Lifespan. Poster presentation, Eastern Nursing Research Society, Washington, D.C.

2013-Fall (4 students): Investigation of Interprofessional Collaboration: Improving Palliative Care through Simulation. Podium presentation at 9thth Annual Nursing Research Conference-Advancing Nursing: Developing Excellence in EBP and Research, Newark, DE.

2013- Spring (4 students): Interprofessional Collaboration: Transformative Change from the Classroom to Practice.

2013- Spring (4 students): Pilot Facilitator Evaluation Tool: Applying the Delphi Technique. Poster presentation 8th Annual Research Conference-Advancing Nursing: Developing Excellence in EBP and Research, Newark, DE.

2012- Fall (2 students): Stress Response During a Live, Patient Simulation. Poster presented 8th Annual Research Conference-Advancing Nursing: Developing Excellence in EBP and Research, Newark, DE.

2012-Spring (2 students): Investigation of the stress response during a patient communication simulation scenario. Podium presentation at 7thth Annual Research Conference-Advancing Nursing: Developing Excellence in EBP and Research, Newark, DE.

Preceptor, Internal to University