Curriculum Vitae Marilyn O’Mallon, Ph.D., RN Associate Professor & Director School of Nursing (RN-BS, AGNP, DNP) Boise State University 1910 University Drive Boise, Idaho 83725-1840 (208) 426-4032 [email protected]
Education
Ph.D. (May, 2011) Nursing- Family Focused Research Hampton University Hampton Virginia 23668
Master of Science (December, 2003) Nursing- Clinical Nurse Specialist Armstrong Atlantic State University Savannah, Georgia 31419
Bachelor of Science (December, 2000) Nursing Armstrong Atlantic State University Savannah, Georgia 31419
Associate Degree (May 1997) Nursing Armstrong Atlantic State University Savannah, Georgia 31419
Professional Experience
Associate Director & Professor Boise State University 06/2016-Present Associate Professor (Tenured) Armstrong State Univ. 08/2003-08/2016 Adjunct Online Faculty Boise State University 08/2011-Present Charge Nurse/Patient Advocate HAAF/Ft. Stewart, GA 02/1999-08/2003 Registered Nurse St Joseph’s SAV, GA 07/1997-02/1999 Registered Nurse Hospice Savannah, Inc. 07/1997-02/1999 Oral Surgery Tech Ft. Stewart, GA 02/1992-1995 OR Tech/Oral Surgery Tech Nurnberg, Germany 10/1991-10/1992 Nursing Assistant OB/GYN Nurnberg, Germany 08/1989-10/1990
Note: Sixteen (16) plus year’s civil service experience in a variety of U.S. Army health care facilities in Germany and the U.S., with 10 point spousal veterans preference due to spouse’s premature service related death during the first Gulf War (1991). RN licensure in GA, VA, and ID.
Award Notable Alum October 2016 Armstrong State University
Teaching Experience
NURS 4450 Leadership & Professional Nursing Practice (Clinical Course Coordinator) NURS 3535 Mental Health (Clinical Instructor) NURS 4214 Complementary & Alternative Medicine Elective (Course Coordinator) NURS 4218 Perioperative Nursing Elective (Clinical Course Coordinator) NURS 4226 Medical/Surgical Clinical Externship (Clinical Instructor) NURS 4000 Professional Nursing Practice (RN-BSN Course Coordinator) IDP Interdisciplinary Professions Online Cohort (Instructor) NURS 4002 Leadership & Management (RN-BSN Course Coordinator) NURS 4006 Professional Role Synthesis (RN-BSN Course Coordinator) NURS 4440 Community Public Health (Clinical Instructor) NURS 392 Nursing Research (Online Course Instructor) NURS 424 Nursing Leadership & Management (RN-BSN Course Coordinator) NURS 422 The Nurse as Collaborator, Advocate & Resource Manager (RN-BSN Course Coordinator) NURS 4212 International Trends & Issues (Study Abroad Coordinator) NURS 4490 Special Topics NURS 7280 Graduate Project/Thesis
Technical Skills eLearning Faculty Status Learning Management Systems: Blackboard Learn, Blackboard Vista, WebCT & Desire2Learn Webcasting: Collaborate, Wimba, Adobe Connect Software/Freeware: Turnitin, Podcasting, Survey Monkey, Respondus Second Language Skills: Limited German and Spanish
Administrative Duties Associate Director & Professor RN-BS, AGNP, DNP Online Programs of Study (2016-Present) RN-BSN Program Director and Academic Advisor (2010-2016) RN-BSN Committee Chair (2010-Present) RN-BSN Nurse Recruiter (2010-2014) Clinical Course Coordinator (2003-2012) Acting Department Chair/Director as needed Service Armstrong State University Committees • Nursing Department, College of Health Professions (COHP) & University o Nursing RN-BSN Committee Chair o Graduate Nurse Faculty Committee Member o Nursing Evaluation Committee Member o Hispanic Outreach & Leadership Committee Member x 10 years o Student Mentor for first year college students o Nursing and Health Professions Student Appeals Committee Member o Nursing Lab Coordinator Search Chair o Faculty and Dean Search Committee Member o Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment Committee Member o Graduate Thesis Committee Member and Chair o Interdisciplinary Professional Teams Committee Member o Faculty Advisor Armstrong Student Affairs o Faculty Mentor o Notary Public o Armstrong’s Online Program Development Committee o Armstrong International Committee Member o Armstrong’s Residential Interest Group 3: Mentor o Graduate Assistant Review Board o Health Science Search Committee Member o Office of Online & Blended Learning Search Committee Member o Armstrong eFACE Review Committee Member Professional Service • National League of Nursing Ambassador • National League of Nursing Conference Moderator • Advisor for Hospice Savannah, Inc. Caregiver Curriculum Development Community Service • Memorial University Medical Center General IRB Ethics Committee Member • Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Liaison for Armstrong • Hospice Savannah, Inc. ‘Honoring Our Veterans’ Committee Member • Hospice Savannah, Inc. ‘Caregiver Institute Initiatives’ Committee Member • Hospice Savannah, Inc. Ethics Committee Member • St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital System Research Team Committee Member • Trinity Lutheran Church Stephen Minister for the Bereaved • Armstrong’s Treasure Savannah Day Team Leader • Family Caregiver Alliance Group Member • Healthy Savannah Committee Member
National and International Presentations
Lippincott RN-BSN Online Module Peer Review Wolters Kluwer Webinar December 2015
Interdisciplinary Study Abroad in Ireland & Scotland: A Focus on Health Behaviors O’Mallon, M. Galway, Ireland Bon Secours Hospital Dublin, Ireland University College of Dublin Edinburgh, Scotland St. Columba’s Hospice May/June 2015
Meaningful Use of Professional ePortfolio LiveText Demonstration M. O’Mallon with Chuck Maher Savannah, GA April 2015 Interdisciplinary Study Abroad Program in Italy: A Focus on Healthcare Education O’Mallon & Mahan Tuscia University Viterbo, Italy May 9, 2013
Interdisciplinary Study Abroad Program in Italy: A Focus on Nursing Education & Licensure Mahan, P. & O’ Mallon, M. (Invited International Presenters) Fatebenefratelli Tiberina Island Hospital Nursing School, Rome, Italy May 10, 2013
Is Your Online Course 508 Compliant? Taggart & O’Mallon Georgia Association for Nursing Education Peachtree City, GA February 22, 2013
Change: From Traditional Classroom to Fully On-Line RN-to-BSN Program of Study O’Mallon & Taggart American Association of Colleges of Nursing San Antonio, TX November 2012
Western Students Meet Eastern Medicine: Lessons Learned from a Study Abroad Trip American College Health Association Podium Presentation Chicago, IL May 2012
Faculty Showcase for Online & Blended Learning Armstrong Atlantic State University Savannah, GA February 2012
Hospice Savannah Bereavement Follow-up Care Hospice Savannah, Inc. Savannah, GA July 2011
Post-Bereavement Support Systems Hospice & Palliative Nurses Association Pooler, Georgia June 2011
Faculty Lecture Series Presentation Study Abroad to China: Lessons Learned Savannah, GA October 2011
Health & Wellness Day @ Armstrong Atlantic State University Complimentary & Alternative Strategies to Promote Wellness Savannah, GA September 2011
Health and Wellness Day Presentation Good Hand Washing Technique Woodville Tompkins Technical Center Garden City, GA. October 2011. High School students.
Project Success Presentation Georgia Association of Nursing Education (GANE) Conference St. Simmons Island, GA February 2009
Balancing Work & Life Presentation (2 sessions) Georgia Association for Nursing Education (GANE) Conference Callaway Gardens, GA February 2008
8th Self Care Deficit Nursing Theory International Conference Dependent Care Agency Case Studies Presentation Ulm, Germany October 2004
Publications & Scholarship Activities
O’Malon, M. & Strunk, J. (Submitted, 2015). Spiritual assessment in a hospice setting: An educational in-service. Journal of Christian Nursing.
O’Mallon, M. (2014). Bereavement: Exploring perceived social support and family relationships of selected family caregivers. Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing, 16(5), 304-311. Published Dissertation Research
O’Mallon, M. (2013). Peer Review: Collaborate-Prepare-Change: Joining Forces in Nursing Education and Practice. Poster Presentations Georgia Association for Nursing Education Conference. Peachtree City, GA.
O’Mallon, M. (2012). Peer Reviewer: Is cerebral computed tomographic angiography equivalent to nuclear medicine perfusion test to confirm brain death? Memorial University Medical Center Institutional Review Board. Study number: 2006.12.01. Reviewed submission for renewal of original study. Savannah, GA.
O'Mallon, M., & Taggart, H. (Submitted, 2012). Peer-Led Tutorials for Baccalaureate Nursing Students: Effect on Final Examination and Course Grade. Nurse Educator.
O'Mallon, M. (2012). Anticipatory grief (2nd ed.). In: K. Kuebler & L. Stover (Eds). Palliative care nursing self-training modules.
O'Mallon, M. (2010). Anticipatory grief. In: K. Kuebler & L. Stover (Eds). Palliative care nursing self-training modules. On-line access at: http://www.interactivepalliativecare.com
O’Mallon, M. (2009). Vulnerable populations: Exploring a family perspective of grief. Journal of Hospice & Palliative Nursing, 11(2), 91-98. w/Continuing Education Units.
O’Mallon, M. (2009). Palliative care nursing self-training module [Review of the Continuing Education Modules Palliative Care Nursing Self-Training]. Georgia Nurses Association.
O’Mallon, M (2008) Grief & bereavement. In: P. Esper & K. Kuebler (Eds) ‘Palliative Practices from A-Z for the Bedside Clinician (2nd ed). Pittsburg, PA: Oncology Nursing Publication.
O’Mallon, M. (2007) Palliative assessment tools (Appendices) In: K. Kuebler, D. Heidrich & P. Esper (Eds). Palliative and End of Life Care Clinical Practice Guidelines (2nd ed) St Louis, MO: Elsevier Saunders Co.
O’Mallon, M. (2005) Palliative assessment tools (Appendices). In: K. Kuebler, M. Davis & C. Moore (Eds). Palliative Practices: An Interdisciplinary Approach. St Louis, MO: Elsevier.
Grant Writing Opportunities
Taggart, H., O’Mallon, M., Nivens, A., & Gilbert, C. (2012). University System of Georgia Faculty Initiative: Nursing Faculty Recruitment and Retention. Submitted/Not Funded.
O’Mallon, M. (2010). Appointed Primary Investigator (PI) for the Career Ladder HRSA grant. O’Mallon, M. (2009). HRSA Nursing Workforce Diversity Grant Member. Director LEARN phase of diversity grant. Funded.
Taggart, H. & O’Mallon, M. (2007). HRSA Nursing Workforce Diversity Grant Member. Funded.
Research Interests and Activities
Caregiver Focus Group Sessions with Hospice Savannah, Inc. (May 2014). IRB Approval. IRB approval from Armstrong State University to explore the unique academic needs of veteran nursing students (2013-2014) Healthy Living: Healthy Behaviors Hospice/Palliative Healthcare Initiatives Bereavement Care for Patients at End-of-Life and their Families Family Caregiver Education Caring for Military Families Alternative & Complementary Therapies Vulnerable Populations and Community Health Global Mental Health and Leadership Initiatives
International Studies and Travels
Faculty facilitator and recruiter for an interdisciplinary study abroad trip to Ireland & Scotland May 2015 with Armstrong State University Nursing and Economic Students.
Faculty facilitator and recruiter for an interdisciplinary study abroad trip to Italy May 2013 with Armstrong Atlantic State University (Name change to Armstrong State University July 2014)
Faculty recruiter for an interdisciplinary study abroad trip to China May 2012 with Armstrong Atlantic State University students
Faculty facilitator and recruiter for an interdisciplinary study abroad trip to China May 2011 with Armstrong Atlantic State University students
Faculty facilitator and recruiter for an interdisciplinary study abroad trip to Denmark May 2006 with Armstrong Atlantic State University students
Professional Membership
ANA American Nurses Association GNA Georgia Nurses Association GANE Georgia Association for Nursing Education, Inc. HPNA Hospice Palliative Nurses Association NLN National League of Nursing (Ambassador) NBA National Bereavement Academy STTI Sigma Theta Tau International Nurses Organization Local STTI Rho Psi Chapter Member (Past First Counselor and Historian) AACN American Association of Colleges of Nursing Member Collaboration Community
Conferences, Meetings & Webinars to Promote Professional Scholarly Growth
Webinar July 2016 Challenges Facing Administrators: Rethinking Clinical Placement NLN & Wolters Kluwer
Biosimilars: An Overview for Health Care Professionals Pfizer Pharmaceuticals Philip Johnson, MS, RPH May 4, 2016 Savannah, GA
AACN Webinar Implementation of the DNP: Clarifications & Recommendations Washington, DC March 2016
GANE (Nurse Conference) Jekyll Island, GA February 2016
Gender & Sex-based Misconduct Prevention and Response Boise State University Webinar October 8, 2015
Clery Act and Crime Reporting Boise State University Webinar November 6, 2015
USG Health & Wellness Webinar Stress & Your Waistline August 2015
Eliminating Campus Sexual Violence eLearning Course Boise State University February 2015
Effective ePortfolios: Engagement, Best Practices and Continual Improvement 2015 Best Practices Webinar February 2015
How Student’s Perceptions, Thoughts and Feelings Influence Clinical Reasoning: It’s All Mental Health Nursing Pearson Education, Inc. Webinar February 2015
Palliative & Hospice Care: The Advantages of Advance Care Planning Thomas J. Smith, MD Director of Palliative Medicine Jewish Education Alliance Center Savannah, GA
January 2015 Edel Caregiver Institute: Community Education Savannah, GA January 2015
CCNE Webinar Writing the Report January 2015
National League of Nursing: Flight of the Phoenix Phoenix, AZ September 2014
Center for Deployment Psychology's Training David Riggs, PhD Savannah, GA
Cross Cultural Training World Trade Center Savannah, GA August 2014
Leadership Development Training Armstrong Atlantic State University January-May 2014
Promoting Interprofessional Education and Collaboration American Association of Colleges of Nursing Webinar November 13, 2013 Desire2Learn 10.2 Overview Session Armstrong Atlantic State University Webinar October 30, 2013
Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement: How to Engage Nursing Students in Building Strong Teams American Association of Colleges of Nursing Webinar October 8, 2013
Early Introduction of Quality and Safety Content in Pre-Licensure Nursing American Association of Colleges of Nursing Webinar September 27, 2013 Implementation of the ACA: What Nurses Need to Know American Association of Colleges of Nursing Webinar September 12, 2013
APIN: Academic-Practice Partnerships in Action American Association of Colleges of Nursing Webinar September 11, 2013
Optimizing Desire2Learn Armstrong Atlantic State University Savannah, GA June 27, 2013
Navigating Quality: Funding Quality Initiatives on your Unit American Nurses Association Webinar July 17, 2013
Adult Leaning Consortium Summer Institute 2013 International Trade and Convention Center Savannah, GA June 5-7, 2013
Sloan-C Accessibility Webinar Series 2013 What Students with Disabilities Want Faculty & Administrators to Know February 12, 2013
CAMINO: Latino Student Success Armstrong Atlantic State University February 8, 2013
Successful Careers in Student Affairs Hosted by HigherEdJobs January 29, 2013
Collaborative Academic Progression Models: Showcasing Successful Partnerships, today, AACN Member Collaboration Community January 22, 2013
Quality Matters Review Team Armstrong Atlantic State University January 14, 2013
Desire2Learn Learning Management System Armstrong Atlantic State University December 3-7, 2012
Quality Matters Workshop Armstrong Atlantic State University October 19, 2012
The Benefits of Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace Memorial University Medical Center Savannah, GA October 16, 2012
Collaborate Blackboard Savannah, GA October 9, 2012 Healthy People 2020 Spotlight on Health: Bullying Among Adolescents Webinar Hosted by Catharine Quirk September 27, 2012 iPad Interactive Demo Session September 11, 2012 Armstrong Atlantic State University IT Service Department
Armstrong’s Online Faculty Development Program Dr. Kristen Betts eLearning Faculty Status Savannah, GA December 2011 – July 2012 In4Grants Webinar Info Ready Corporation June 2012
Eduventures’ Online Roundtable Accessibility & Online Higher Education: Understanding the Law Part I April 2012
Eduventures’ Online Roundtable Working Towards Good Practice - Integrating Accessibility into Mainstream and Next Generation Online Higher Education Part II April 2012
Teaching Fellows Program and Online & Blended Teaching Status Dr. Kristin Betts Armstrong Atlantic State University March 2012
The Nuts and Bolts for Nurse Educators Presenter: Lydia R. Zager, MSN, RN-BC Armstrong Atlantic State University March 2012 (5 credit CEU’s)
A Classroom without Boundaries: Web and Videoconferencing Solutions for Online Distance Education WCET Connect @ http://wcet.wiche.edu/connect/classroom-without-boundaries February 2012 Georgia Association for Nursing Education, Inc. February 2012 Annual Conference Reshaping Nursing Education Callaway Gardens Pine Mountain, GA
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: A Collaborative Approach for Clinicians on the Front Line CME activity with Dr. James R. Gossage Savannah, GA, November 17, 2011
Armstrong’s Global Online Speaker Series ‘Services for Competencies’ Inaugural Address University of Bohemia, Czech Republic Dr. Dagmar Skodova Parmova Savannah, GA, February 2, 2012
Professional References
Dr. Helen Taggart [email protected] Cell (912) 484-5591 Dr. Kelly Rossler [email protected] Cell (337) 254-4726 Dr. Jane Wong [email protected] Office (912) 344-2815