2014-2015 Innovations Magazine

i nnovations • 16 B.S.N., M.S.N., and F.N.P. students on how to help patients quit the use of tobacco products. Her partic- ular interest lies in incorporating tobacco dependence treatment education into all U.S. nursing curricula. Additionally, she is very passionate about enlightening the minds of future nurses through education. Deirdre Krause, Ph.D., A.R.N.P., FNP-BC Associate Professor, A.P.R.N. Program Dr. Krause received her nursing diploma from Kings County School of Nursing in Brooklyn, New York, her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Hunter- Belleview School of Nursing, and her Master of Arts in Nursing from New York University, specializing in nursing education and administration. After relocating to Florida, she received her Ph.D. in Nursing from the University of Miami in 1991. Initially, she worked in the critical-care area, becom- ing a clinical nurse specialist; however, she has amassed experience in numerous inpatient and out- patient environments. She also owned her own home health and staffing company as well as her own prac- tice for a number of years. During this time, Dr. Krause was also teaching nursing, providing lectures in the clinical and online environments in both the undergrad- uate and graduate areas. For the past eight years, she has targeted her focus in the family practice area, most recently in the pioneering area of convenient care. Dr. Krause, who holds the rank of captain in the United States Navy Nurse Corps, has been deployed to Corpus Christi, Texas, where she managed the family practice clinic, and to Gulfport, Mississippi, where she was responsible for the medical evalua- tion of members being deployed and returning from their deployments. Stefanie La Manna, Ph.D., A.R.N.P., FNP-C Assistant Professor, A.P.R.N. Program Dr. La Manna, who initiated her NSU career in 2012, received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, graduating cum laude, her Master of Science with specialization as a family nurse practitioner, and her Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing all from Barry Univer- sity. Dr. La Manna is currently pursuing her second master’s degree, this time in Public Health. In her role as a board-certified family nurse practitioner, she has been practicing since 2001. Her present area of practice encompasses internal medicine, specializing in infectious disease and immunology with a patient population ranging from adolescents to geriatrics. Research is another area of interest, which is evidenced by her article entitled “Testing the La Manna Asthma Safety Questionnaire for Coaches” that was published in the International Journal of Sport and Society . Cur- rently, she is revising her instrument titled “Asthma Safety Knowledge Questionnaire for Coaches.” Dr. La Manna, who is an advocate for children and adults with asthma and strives to help them maintain their safety while engaging in sports, also possesses an interest in infectious diseases, immunology, and the importance of immunizations throughout the lifespan. Barbara MacDougall, M.S.N., A.R.N.P. Assistant Professor, Entry-Level Nursing Program MacDougall, who began her NSU career as an as- sistant professor in 2005, received her undergraduate degree from the University of Miami and her Master of Science in Nursing from Florida International Uni- versity. Because she has been a pediatric nurse prac- titioner for over 15 years, she has held numerous positions such as nurse manager, and hospital super- visor. Her primary area of interest is analyzing how students of different ages learn. Blondel Martin, Ph.D., M.S.N., R.N. Assistant Professor, Entry-Level Nursing Program Dr. Blondel’s health care career began in 1996 after she graduated from Broward Community College. After practicing as a nurse for several years, she re- turned to the academic setting to obtain her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Phoenix. Because he possessed a desire to educate other nurses, she earned her Master of Science in Nurs- ing Education degree from the University of Phoenix and received her Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing at Barry University. In 2013, she joined the NSU nursing faculty to teach in the Entry-Level Nursing Program. “With the desire to care for others and to educate young aspir- ing nurses, I have now combined my experiences and passion to fulfill my dream,” she said. Linda McCash, Ph.D., A.R.N.P.-BC Assistant Professor, Entry-Level Nursing Program Dr. McCash, who joined the faculty team on May 18, 2014, received her undergraduate degree from the University of Florida and her Master of Science and doctoral degree in Nursing from the University of South Florida. Prior to her NSU employment, she taught nursing in a B.S.N. program at a state university for six years. In addition, she is a board-certified psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner and a family nurse practi- tioner. Career highlights include gaining clinical prac- tice experience working with mental health clients across the lifespan such as children, adolescents, and their families. In terms of research, Dr. McCash has completed a study on adolescents’ exposure to school teasing, bul- lying and violence, and the impact on their behavior. She also collaborated on a research study comparing treatment regimens using buprenorphine for opiate detox. Her current research project is entitled “Risk and Reckless Behaviors, Depression, and Suicidal Ideation in College Students and Student Peer-to-Peer Mentor- ship and Impact on Self-Efficacy.” Mary Ellen Mitchell-Rosen, M.S.N., R.N. Assistant Professor, Entry-Level Nursing Program Mitchell-Rosen, who has been a College of Nursing faculty member since August 2003, earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the Uni- versity of Delaware and her master’s degree in Nursing from the University of Phoenix. She is cur- rently pursuing her doctoral degree in Nursing at Barry University. Her clinical experience includes post-anesthesia care, ICU, home health, hospital nurse educator, com- munity health education, and clinical nursing educa- tion. Courses she has taught include The Nurse as a Scholar, The Nurse as a Professional, Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice, Mathematical Applica- tions for Nursing Practice, Foundations for Health As- sessment, Nursing Leadership, Research, Community Health, and Senior Practicum. Mitchell-Rosen’s research interests involve the areas of nutrition, physical activity, and health care disparities among the medically underserved. Eglintine Gotha Rigaud Ph.D., A.P.R.N., WHNP-BC Assistant Professor, D.N.P. Program Dr. Rigaud received her B.S.N. from Hunter Col- lege-City University of New York, her M.S. from Co- lumbia University in New York, and her Ph.D. in Nursing from Barry University. Her research interests are in the area of women’s health issues, college stu- dent health concerns, and health care disparities. Dr. Rigaud has a diverse background of over 25 years working in women’s health as a nurse manager, mid- wife, nurse practitioner, and educator. Heather Saifman, M.S.N., R.N., CCRN Assistant Professor, Entry-Level Nursing Program Saifman, who joined the college as a full-time faculty member in 2011 following a one-year stint as an ad- junct, received her undergraduate degree from NSU and her master’s in Nursing from Florida Atlantic Uni- versity (FAU). She is currently pursuing her Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing from FAU. Prior to her NSU em- ployment, she served as a critical care/intensive care nurse for 16 years, where she was recognized as a clinical leader by achieving clinical ladder distinction. She is actively pursuing her research interests in nursing leadership and in the peer mentoring of bac- calaureate student nurses in the simulation lab setting and has presented her peer mentoring research at local and national conference platforms. Over the past several years, Saifman has completed the NSU Col- lege of Health Care Sciences’ Teaching and Learning Academy as well as its Leadership and Management Academy, where she currently serves as an executive council member. John Silver, Ph.D., M.S.N., R.N. Assistant Professor, Entry-Level Nursing Program Dr. Silver, a full-time faculty member since 2006, received his associate’s degree in Nursing from Palm Beach Community College and both his bachelor’s and master’s from Florida Atlantic University (FAU). In 2010, he earned his Ph.D. in Comparative Studies from FAU. Over the past four decades, he worked ex- tensively in critical care, including medical-surgical ICU’s, trauma units, burn units, and neurological ICUs. Throughout his career, he has presented both na- tionally and internationally on health policy, the restruc- turing of health care systems, and the role of nursing Meet Our Faculty Members — bios