Selected Presentations & Appearances
Caring for the Caregivers
- Duke Alumni Women's Weekend 2018
· February 23, 2018
Invited Talk
Brodhead Center, Duke University in Durham, NC
From Hospital to Home: Supporting Family Caregivers of Older Patients in Home Care
· November 8, 2017
Invited Talk
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI),
Durham, NC
Supportive Strategies in Elder Caregiving
- Duke Alumni Reunion Weekend
· April 7, 2017
Invited Talk
Duke School of Nursing ,
Durham, NC
Managing Dementia from a Caregiver's Perspective
- Conversations with Duke Nurse Practitioners Women's Health Series
· October 5, 2016
Invited Talk
Preston Wood Country Club in Cary, NC
Improving Nursing Care for Hospitalized Older Veterans: Elder Care in Hospital (ECHo) Program
- 2015 Fundan-Duke International Nursing Forum: Advancing Global Health and Nursing
· October 30, 2015
- October 31, 2015
International Meeting or Conference
Pine City Hotel, Shanghai, China
Translation of Research into Practice Focusing on Health Promotion for Older Adult
- 6th International Conference on Community Health Nursing Research
· August 21, 2015
International Meeting or Conference
Seoul National University Cultural Convention Center,
Seoul, Korea
Evolving Educational Model for Nurse Practictioners in the US: From Certificate to Doctor of Nursing Practice; Nurse Practitioners and Healthcare in the US; From Application, Completion, and Graduation: What is Next for the Nurse Practitioner in the US
- 2015 International Symposium of Nurse Practitioners
· March 21, 2015
International Meeting or Conference
National Taiwan University Hospital Yun-Lin Branch,
Yulin, Taiwn
Problem-Based Learning Workshop- Geriatrics (Frailty and Delirium)
· March 19, 2015
- March 20, 2015
International Meeting or Conference
Sun Yet Cancer Center,
Taipei, Taiwan
Writing for Publications
- Faculty Deveoplment Workshop
· March 11, 2015
International Meeting or Conference
University of Santo Tomas, College of Nursing,
Manali Philippines
Global Convergence of Research Evidence for Quality Healthcare Outcomes
- 2015 International Research Conference for Nursing Students
· February 27, 2015
International Meeting or Conference
University of Santo Tomas, College of Nursing ,
Manila Philippines
TransitionaL Care (TLC) Program for Older Veterans at Home
- Philippine Nurses Association of America 35th Annual Convention
· June 27, 2014
Invited Talk
Philippine Nurses Association of America,
Las Vegas, NV
Duke Chief Resident Immersion Training (CRIT) in the Care of Older Adults
· May 31, 2014
Invited Talk
Graylyn Conference Center, Winston-Salem NC
TransitionaL Care (TLC) of Older Veterans at Home
- Geriatric Research Conference
· October 3, 2012
Invited Talk
Duke University Hospital ,
Durham, NC
TransitionaL Care (TLC) Partners: A Hospital-to-Home Support for Older Veterans and their Caregivers
- Geriatric and Extended Care (GEC) Managers Leads Call
· July 21, 2011
Invited Talk
Transitional Care: Who is Responsible for What?
- Monthly Social Work Staff Development Presentation
· July 21, 2011
Invited Talk
Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center,
Durham, NC
TransitionaL Care (TLC) Partners: A Hospital-to-Home Support for Older Veterans and their Caregivers
- Geriatric Grand Rounds Duke University Hospital
· July 20, 2011
Invited Talk
Durham, NC
TransitionaL Care (TLC) Partners: A Hospital-to-Home Support for Older Veterans and their Caregivers
- National Home-Based Primary Care Program Directors Monthly Conference Call
· June 27, 2011
Invited Talk
Health Care in the 21-st Century Seminars National Youth Leadership Forum: Medicine
· June 20, 2011
Invited Talk
University of North Carolina,
Chapel Hill , NC
TransitionaL Care (TLC) Partners: A Hospital-to-Home Support for Older Adults and their Caregivers
· April 25, 2011
Invited Talk
Fayetteville VAMC,
Fayetteville, NC
Training Informal Caregivers of Older Veterans Before Hospital Discharge
- Fantastic Friday Series
· April 15, 2011
Invited Talk
Durham VA Medical Center,
Durham, NC
Health in Aging, Being Informed on Physical, Mental, and Social Fitness
- 2010 Asian Health Fair Brier Creek Community Center
· September 18, 2010
Invited Talk
Raleigh, NC
Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center Directors' Meeting
· June 29, 2010
Invited Talk
Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center (GRECC),
American Legion Building, Washington, DC
Training Informal Caregiver of Older Veterans Beofre Hospital Discharge
- DVAMC Health Services, Research, & Development Monthly Research Conference
· May 25, 2010
Invited Talk
Durham, NC
Transitional Care Partners Program. Care Transitions: Research, Reality, and Reform
- Carol Hogue Distinguished Lectureship
· May 5, 2010
Invited Talk
Duke University School of Nursing,
Durham, NC
Elder Care
- Duke University Alumnae Weekend-Money, Sex, and Power
· February 27, 2010
Invited Talk
Duke University,
Durham, NC
Threading EOL contents into the MSN Adult and Family NP Curriculum Mini Fellowship in Palliative Care Curriculum Development
· June 18, 2009
Invited Talk
Duke University School of Medicine ,
Durham, NC
Transitions of Care from the Hospital to Another Setting: Who is Responsible for What?
- Duke- NICHE Geriatric Resource Nurse Training
· May 28, 2009
Invited Talk
Duke Unviersity Hospital ,
Durham, NC
Family Caregiver Support Before Hospital Discharge of their Loved Ones with Cancer
· May 27, 2009
Invited Talk
Duke University School of Nursing, Office of Research Affairs ,
Durham, NC
Post Hospital Discharge Clinic for Older Adults and their Caregivers
- GEC Leadership Conference: Successful Transitions Through Innovations, Data, and Best Practices
· April 21, 2009
- April 23, 2009
Invited Talk
Department of Veterans Affairs,
Baltimore, MD
Assisting Family Caregivers in the Care of Older Adults with Cancer
- Theta Iota Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society & Area L AHEC Research Conference
· March 4, 2009
Invited Talk
Barton College,
Wilson, NC
Nursing as a Practice and Scientific Discipline
- Benavides Lecturer
· January 8, 2009
International Meeting or Conference
University of Santo Tomas, College of Nursing,
Manila Philippines
Developing Community-Based Models and Programs for Families Caring for Elderly with Cardiovascular and Other Chronic Diseases in the Carribean
- Continuing Education Conference on the Community-Based Prevention and Management of Cardiovascular and Other Chronic Diseases among Caribbean Elderly: A Focus of Nursing Leadership
· October 13, 2008
- October 15, 2008
International Meeting or Conference
Jolly Beach Resort, Antigua, West Indies
Hospital and Home: Managing Transition and Continuity of Care for Elders.
- Caribbean Continuing Education Institute on Managing Cardiovascular Disease in the Elderly
· October 8, 2007
- October 11, 2007
International Meeting or Conference
Sherbourne Conference Center, Bridgetown, Barbados
Transforming Elder Care through Nurse Science
- Nursing Symposium
· April 3, 2007
Instructional Course, Workshop, or Symposium
Duke University School of Nursing ,
Durham, NC
Informal Caregiver Training Prior to Hospital Discharge
- Palliative Care Weekly Conference
· May 18, 2006
Invited Talk
Duke University Medical Center,
Durham, NC
Intersession: Duke School of Medicine Aging Session group facilitator
· October 14, 2005
Invited Talk
Duke University School of Medicine,
Durham,NC
Informal Caregiver Training in Cancer Symptom Managment
- Trajectory of Aging and Care Center Research Presentation
· October 10, 2005
Invited Talk
Duke University School of Nursing ,
Durham, NC
The Health Care Team: Panel discussant
- Practice & the Health System Course
· August 25, 2005
Invited Talk
Duke University Physician Assistant Program,
Hanes Building, Durham, NC
Nursing Care at the End of the Life: Continuing Educaiton Presentation
· March 1, 2005
Invited Talk
Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center,
Durham, NC
Practical Negotiation Priciples
- RAND/Hartford Career Development Institute Booster Session
· November 22, 2004
Invited Talk
RAND/Hartford Career Development Institute,
Arlington, VA
Experiential Training for Informal Cancer Caregivers
- Geriatrics/Aging Center Research Conference
· November 4, 2003
Invited Talk
Duke University Medical Center,
Durham, NC
The John Hartford Foundation Geriatric Interdisciplinary Team Training and Geriatric Education Centers Faculty Development orkshop
· June 25, 2003
- June 26, 2003
Instructional Course, Workshop, or Symposium
New York University,
New York City, NY
Outreach & Engaged Scholarship
Chair - Catholic Senior Outreach Program
· September 2010
Community Outreach
Immaculate Conception Church
, Durham, NC
Chair - Catholic Senior Outreach Program
· January 2010
Community Outreach
Immaculate Conception Church
, Durham, NC
Service to the Profession
Member
·
2017
- 2019
Other
UST Nursing Alumni International ,
Consultant
·
March 17, 2015
- March 20, 2015
Consulting
Taiwan Nurse Practitioner Program at Sun Yat Sen Hospital ,
Taipei, Taiwan
Manuscript reviewer
·
2015
- 2019
Editorial Activities
Geriatric Nursing ,
Manuscript reviewer
·
2014
- 2019
Editorial Activities
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society ,
Consultant
·
May 21, 2012
- May 22, 2012
Consulting
Nurse Practitioner Program at Sing Health ,
Singapore
President
·
2012
- 2014
Other
Philippine Nurses Association of North Carolina ,
Manuscript reviewer
·
2012
- 2019
Editorial Activities
Nursing Research,
Member
·
2012
- 2019
Other
American Geriatrics Society ,
GRECC Representative
- Models of Team-based Care Consensus Conference
·
July 25, 2011
- July 26, 2011
Event Attendance
VA Office of Specialty Care Transformation,
VHA National Conference Center, Arlington, VA
President-elect
·
2011
- 2012
Other
Philippine Nurses Association of North Carolina ,
Manuscript reviewer
·
2011
- 2012
Editorial Activities
Nursing Outlook ,
Manuscript reviewer
·
2011
- 2019
Editorial Activities
Journal of Advanced Nursing ,
Manuscript reviewer
·
2011
- 2019
Editorial Activities
Journal of Interprofessional Care ,
Consultant
·
January 8, 2009
Consulting
College of Nursing, University of Santo Tomas, Phillipines,
Durham VA GRECC Representative
- Implementation Research and Improvement Science, Implementation Science Conference for GRECC and MIRECC
·
October 21, 2008
- October 22, 2008
Event Attendance
Office of Geriatrics and Extended Care VACO and VA Center,
Rosemont, IL
Member
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
·
2008
- 2014
Other
Beta Epsilon Chapter (Duke) ,
Manuscript reviewer
·
2007
- 2012
Editorial Activities
Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology ,
Member
·
2007
- 2012
Other
National Conference of Gerontological Nurse Practitioners,
Consultant
·
March 1, 2006
- March 9, 2006
Consulting
Taiwan Nurse Practitioner Program at Sun Yat Sen Hospital ,
Taipei, Taiwan
Chairperson and Awards and Scholarship
·
2005
- 2011
Other
Philippine Nurses Association of North Carolina ,
Manuscript Reviewer
·
2004
- 2012
Editorial Activities
The Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners,
Graduate Faculty Counselor
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
·
2004
- 2008
Other
Beta Epsilon Chapter (Duke),
Planning Committee Member
- "Expanding the Options for Frail Elderly: Palliative Care"
·
June 5, 2003
Committee Service
GRECC/VAMC,
Durham, NC
Member
·
2003
- 2019
Other
Philippine Nurses Association of North Carolina ,
Nurse Practitioner
- Girl Scouts of Gulf Pines Council
·
2002
Other
Bay, St Louis/Waveland, MS Service Unit
Member
·
2002
- 2019
Other
Gerontological Society of America,
Nurse Practitioner
- Camp Physical for Girl Scouts of America
·
May 2, 2000
Other
Wiggins, MS
Finance Committee Member
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
·
2000
- 2002
Committee Service
Epsilon Nu Chapter (LSU),
Member
·
1997
- 2019
Other
Southern Nursing Research Society ,
Nurse
·
1996
Other
City of Birmingham Good Health Program,
Member
·
1996
- 2019
Other
American Association of Nurse Practitioners,
Nurse
·
1995
Other
City of Birmingham Good Health Program,
Member
·
1995
- 2004
Other
American Association of Critical Care Nurses,
Chairperson
- Standard of Care Committe
·
1993
- 1994
Committee Service
The King's Daughters Hospital,
Greenville, MS
President of Nursing Group
- Philippine Medical and Surgical Missions
·
1990
- 1991
Other
University of Santo Tomas College of Nursing,
Service to Duke
Member
. Duke-Johnson & Johnson Nurse Leadership Program
·
2016
- 2017
Professional Development
Festival Exhibitor
. Sally Ride Science Festival- Duke University School of Nursing Booth
·
October 15, 2015
Event/Organization Administration
Duke University,
Durham, NC
Academic & Administrative Activities
LSU School of Nursing
- Secretary, Faculty Assembly, 2000-2002
- Chair, Critical Thinking Subcommittee, 2000-2002
- Adult Health Representative, Administrative Council, 2000-2002
- Nominating Committee Member, LSU Nursing Alumni, 2001-2002
- Member, Distance Learning Committee, 2001-2002
- Faculty Web Facilitator, WebCT, 2001
- Elected Member, MSN Admissions Committee 2002-2003; Chair 2003-2008
- Chair, FacultyInterest Group, 2009-2012
- Elected Member, DNP Admissions Committee 2008-2012; Chair 2012-2014
- Chair, MSN Program Committee, 2014-2016
- Member, APT Committee, 2012-2015
- Member, Search Committee, 2015-2016
- Member, DUSON's Research Core Group-August 2015-2016
- Elected Member, Duke University Academic Council, 2003; 2004-2006; 2008-2010
- Member, Duke NICHE Executive and Steering Committee, 2006-2013
- Member, Duke University Faculty Hearing Committee, 2013-2018
- Invited, Duke Alumni Faculty Fellows, 2018-2021
Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Veterans Health Administration
Durham VAMC
- Member, Clinical Professional Practice Committee- Nursing, 2010-present
- Member, Advanced Practice Nursing Group, 2012-present
- Chair, Elder Care in Hospital Program (ECHo), 2014-present
- Member, Durham VAMC and Duke University School of Nursing Academic Partnership Governance Board, 2015-present
- Appointed Member, Nursing Research Field Advisory Committee, 2012-present; Chair-elect 2016