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Curriculum Vita
Daniel James Little, PhD, MBA, MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC
Florida International University Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences Biscayne Bay Campus Academic II, Suite 205 3000 N.E. 151st. Street North Miami, Florida 33181 305-919-4006 (office) 305-919-5209 (facsimile) 305-778-2056 (cellular) [email protected]
EDUCATION:
Post Master’s Barry University College of Health Science Nursing 09/2008 to course work Division of Nursing Education 05/2009 Miami Shores, FL Certificate
Post Master’s Barry University College of Health Science Acute Care 01/2005 to ARNP-ACNP Division of Nursing 07/2007 Miami Shores, FL
PhD Barry University College of Health Science Nursing 09/1997 to Division of Nursing Professorial 05/2005 Miami Shores, FL Specialty
Post Master’s Barry University College of Health Science Family 09/1999 to ARNP- FNP Division of Nursing Health 12/2001 Miami Shores, FL
MSN Florida Atlantic University Family 01/1991 to College of Nursing Health 04/1996 Boca Raton, FL
MBA Nova University Human Resource 09/1986 to 06/1990 Fried School of Business Development Davie, FL
BS Nova University Psychology 09/1980 to Davie, FL 05/1982
Course work Florida International University Liberal Arts 09/1976 to Miami, FL 09/0978
Course work Cleveland State University Liberal Arts 06/1975 to Cleveland, OH 03/1976 Course work Glassboro State University Liberal Arts 09/1970 to Glassboro, NJ 06/1971 RN Diploma Easton Hospital School of Nursing Professional 09/1967 to Easton, PA Nursing 05/1970 Course work Pennsylvania State University Science 09/1967 to Easton, PA 06/1968
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PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE:
07/02-present Florida ARNP-0926202 (active status)
12/09-present National National Provider Identifier (NPI) #1447516596
01/05-present National National Provider Identifier (NPI) #1407993637
09/76-present Florida RN-0926202 (active status)
07/73-present New Jersey R-38347 (inactive status)
06/74-present Ohio 21-14-2156 (inactive status)
06/70-present Pennsylvania RN-177227-L (inactive status)
PROFESSIONAL NURSING CERTIFICATION:
2014-2019 ARNP, FNP-BC American Nurses Credentialing Center Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner ACCN Certificate Number-2009001019
1986-1994 C.P.A.N. Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse
1990-1994 C.N.A. Certification in Nursing Administration
1990- present National Institute of Health Protecting Human Research Participants
OTHER PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:
2017 to present DEA Registration Florida DEA Number issued
1976-present A.C.L.S. provider Advanced Cardiac Life Support
1980-present P.A.L.S. provider Pediatric Advanced Life Support
1990-present Notary Public State of Florida
2005-present Core Disaster Life Support Provider State of Florida
FULL-TIME ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE:
Florida International University Clinical Assistant Professor Nursing 09/2010 to College of Nursing and Allied Health Foreign Educated Physicians Present Sciences- Biscayne Bay Campus Program- ARNP Graduate Miami, FL Nursing Program
Simulation Training & Nursing 09/2011 to present Research Center (STAR Center) Simulation Faculty
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Barry University Assistant Professor Nursing 09/1995 to College of Health Science Graduate and Undergraduate 06/2010 Division of Nursing Nursing Programs. Miami Shores, FL
Miami-Dade Community College Assistant Professor Nursing 08/1993 to 06/1995 School of Nursing Associate Degree Accelerated Miami, FL Nursing Program Option
PART-TIME ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE:
Barry University Adjunct Clinical Faculty Nursing 06/1995 to College of Health Science 08/1995 Division of Nursing Miami Shores, FL
Miami-Dade Community College Adjunct Clinical Faculty Nursing 08/1992 to School of Nursing 08/1993 Miami, FL
NON-ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE:
Daniel J. Little, LLC Managing Partner 2006 to Advanced Practice Nurse Consultant ARNP-FNP-BC Present 811 N.E. 80th Street Miami, FL 33138
Little HouseCalls ARNP-FNP-BC Geriatric/Family Practice ARNP- (Home visits only) Geriatric Specialty 811 NE 80th Street. Miami, Florida 33138 305-778-2056 Dr. Frank Waxman, DO- Collaborating Physician 2017 to present Dr. Clifford Benezra, MD- Collaborating Physician 2011-to 2017 Complete Medical Care Inc. ARNP-FNP-BC DBA: C & C Medical Center Urgent Care & Family Nurse Practitioner Family Practice 05/2006- 1731 East Hallandale Beach Blvd 12/2009 Hallandale, Florida 33009-4680 Dr. Cornell V. Calinescu, MD- Collaborating Physician
All About Staffing (AAS) Per Diem Staffing 1995 to Parallon Workforce Management Critical Care, PACU, ER 2012 Sunrise, FL
Cedars Medical Center (HCA Hospital) Per-diem Staffing 1993 to Miami, FL Perioperative 1999 Services Victoria Hospital (HCA Hospital) Nurse Manager 1991 to Miami, FL Perioperative 1993 Services
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Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami Per-Diem Staff 1989 to Emergency Services Division 1994 Miami, Florida 33136
American Heart Association BCLS Instructor 1986 to Miami, FL (contract educator) 1993
Center for Disease Control (CDC) Clinical Nurse Educator 0984 to State of Florida STD/HTLV III Prog 1991 Tallahassee, FL
Center for Disease Control (CDC) Clinical Research 1984 to Atlanta, GA For STD/HTLV III 1985 State of Florida HRS- Women’s Detention Center Miami, FL
Cedars Medical Center Patient Services Director 1986 to Miami, FL for Psychiatry 1991
Cedars Medical Center Ass’t Patient Services 1984 to Miami, FL Director 1986 Perioperative Svc 1981 to Cedars Medical Center Staff Nurse Perioperative 1983 Miami, FL Services
South Florida State Hospital Unit Treatment & 1978 to Pembroke Pines, FL Rehabilitation Director 1981 Geriatric Division
South Florida State Hospital Nursing Supervisor 1977 to Pembroke Pines, FL General Population 1978
South Florida State Hospital Nursing Supervisor 1976 to Pembroke Pines, FL Forensic & Sexual 1977 Offenders Division
Western Reserve Psychiatric Habilitation Center Nursing Supervisor 1975 to Northfield, OH Forensic Division 1976 Maximum Security
Medical College of Pennsylvania Charge Nurse 1973 to Philadelphia, PA Critical Care 1975
Medical College of Pennsylvania Student Nurse 1972 to Philadelphia, PA Anesthetist 1973
Medical College of Pennsylvania Charge Nurse 1971 to Philadelphia, PA Emergency Department 1972
U. S. Army Nurse Corps Second Lieutenant 1970 to Brook Army Medical Center 1971 CV_D Little_2017_05
San Antonio, TX
U.S. Army Student Nurse Corps Medic-Specialist 1969 to Valley Forge, PA 1970
Easton Hospital Orderly/Technician 1967 to Easton, PA Emergency Dept. 1970 Orderly 1965 to Newton Memorial Hospital Emergency Dept. 1967 Newton, NJ Food Service Aide 1963 to Andover Nursing Home 1965 Andover, NJ
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EMPLOYMENT AT FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY:
Clinical Assistant Professor College of Nursing & Health Sciences 09/2010 to Present Biscayne Bay Campus Foreign Educated Physician Program- ARNP Program
SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES:
PUBLICATIONS IN DISCIPLINE:
Refereed Publications:
Walsh, S., Lindgren, C., Lamet, A., Little, D. J., Sonshine, R., & Rillstone, P. (2011). Arts in Alzheimer’s Care. Rehabilitation Nursing, 36(2). Partial funding from ART in Nursing and Healthcare Fund
Lavandera, R., Whalen, D. M., Perkel, L. K., Hackett, V., Molnar, D., Steffey, C., Hershorin, I., Rafalko, S., Little, D. J., & Harris, J. (2011) Value-Added of HESI Exam as a predictor of timely first- time RN licensure. International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship, 8(1). DOI: 10.2202/1548-923X.2152
Book Chapters:
Little, D. J. (1995). Patient care management: Unit 1-preoperative phase; Unit 2 -intraoperative phase; and, Unit 3-postoperative phase. In S. A. Fairchild (Ed.) Perioperative nursing: Principles and practice (2nd ed.) (pp.297-377). Boston: Little, Brown.
Little, D. J. (1992). Honesty: Jason’s story. In Boykin, A. & Schoenhofer, S. A. (Eds.) (1993), Nursing as caring: a model for transforming practice (pp. 49-50). New York: NLN Press.
Book Reviews:
Hood, S. & Leddy, S. (2009). Conceptual bases for professional nursing. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Joel, L. A. (2006). The nursing experience: trends, challenges, and transitions. New York: McGraw-Hill. de Chesnay, M. (2005). Caring for the vulnerable: perspective in nursing theory, practice, and research. Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett.
Paper Presentations (Refereed):
Bell, P. & Little, D. J. (2003, October). A Community Partnership Meets the Needs of the Nursing Workforce Shortage. Paper presentation at Southern Nursing Research Conference: Atlanta, GA.
Little, D. J. (2001, June). The professional image of nursing. Paper presented at the Florida Nurses Association Biennial Convention, Invited as keynote speaker: Tampa, FL.
Gracia-Jones, S., & Little, D. J. (2001, January). A descriptive study of acute-care nursing practice for fever care. Paper presentation at the Beta Tau Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Research Cruise to the Bahamas. Miami, FL.
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Little, D. J. (2000, December). Nurses’ silence on medication administration errors. Paper presentation at the American Assembly for Men in Nursing National Research Conference & Annual Meeting: Seattle, WA.
Little, D. J. (2000, October). The professional image of nursing. Paper presentation at the Florida Association of Post-Anesthesia Nurses (FLASPAN) 31st Annual Conference, Invited as keynote speaker: Orlando, FL.
Little, D. J. (2000, May). Nurses’ silence on medication administration errors. Paper presented for the International Cuban Medical Association Conference: Miami, FL.
Little, D. J. (1997, September). Nurses’ silence on unpopular patients. Paper presentation at the Jackson Memorial Hospital & the University of Miami 1997 Annual Nursing Research Program, “The Missing Link- Nursing Research:” Miami, FL.
Little, D. J. (1997, February). Nurses’ silence on unpopular patients. Paper presentation at the Lambda Chi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International and the International Institute for Phenomenological Studies in Nursing and the Human Sciences Annual Nursing Research Conference, "Time &the Meaning of Combat Boots:" Dania, FL.
Little, D. J. (1997, January). van Manen’s and Munhall’s phenomenological methodology as used in applied research study; Nurses’ silence on unpopular patients. Paper and workshop presentation at the International Institute for Phenomenological Study in Nursing and the Human Sciences Annual Conference, "Being Phenomenologic, Doing Phenomenology:" Coconut Grove, FL.
Little, D. J. (1996, December). Nurses’ silence on unpopular patients. Paper presentation at the American Assembly of Men in Nursing Annual National Conference, "Nursing in the New Millennium:" Rochester, NY.
Little, D. J. (1996, November). Psychological implications of Nurses’ silence on unpopular patients. Paper presentation at the Psychiatric Nursing Network of Southeast Florida Annual Psychiatric Nursing Conference: Miami, Florida
Little, D. J. (1996, November). Applied Phenomenological Method- Nurses’ Silence on Unpopular Patients. Paper presentation at Barry University School of Nursing Faculty Nursing Research Presentation for Faculty Development; Miami Shores, FL.
Little, D. J. (1996, September). Nurses’ silence on unpopular patients; implications for practice. Paper presentation at Broward General Medical Center Nursing Research Conference: Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Little, D. J. (1992, October). Nurse as moral agent. Paper presentation of a concept analysis on moral agency in nursing at the University of South Florida Nurse Scholars Day: Tampa, FL.
Poster Presentations (Refereed):
Henao, H., Little, D. J. & Hernandez, J. (2017). Nursing leadership at the point of care: Integrating simulation to teach leadership competencies.- Presented at the AACN Conference in Anaheim, CA.
Henao, H., De La Guerra, C., Martinez, N., Picardo, J. C., Azultillo, E., Fonseca, M., Galindo, A. M.. & Little, D. J. (2012, September). Scan, Click and Track: Using the iPad for tracking learners in clinical simulation. (an FIU STAR Center collaborative student & faculty presentation) at International Association for Clinical Simulation in Learning. San Antonio, TX. CV_D Little_2017_05
Bell, P. & Little, D. J. (2002, November). A Community Partnership Meets the Needs of the Nursing Workforce Shortage. Poster presentation at Southern Region Education Board: Atlanta, GA.
Little, D. J. (2002, April). Caring for Unpopular Patients. Poster presentation at the International Institute for Qualitative Research: Banff, Canada.
Little, D. J. (2002, April). Same-Sex Marriage: Healthcare Concerns. Poster presentation at the Twelfth Annual Primary Care for the Underserved Conference: “Turn the Beat Around: Got to Get Them Health Care!” Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Little, D. J., & Gracia-Jones, S. (2000, December). A descriptive study of acute-care nursing practice for fever care. Poster presentation at the American Assembly for Men in Nursing, Men- Nurses and the New Millennium- Annual National Conference: Seattle, WA.
Little, D. J. & Gracia-Jones, S. (2000, September). A descriptive study of acute-care nursing practice for fever care. Poster presentation at the American Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses9th Annual Convention “Creating the Future of Adult Health Care”: Orlando, FL.
Little, D. J. & Gracia-Jones, S. (2000, February). A descriptive study of acute-care nursing practice for fever care. Poster presentation for the North Broward Hospital District Nursing Research Committee & Iota Xi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, “Clinical research- part of what we do:” Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Little, D. J. (2000, February). The professional image of nursing. Paper presented at the Palm Beach County Chapter of the Florida Association of Perianesthesia Nurses Annual Education Seminar: West Palm Beach, FL.
Little, D. J. (1996, September). Nurses’ silence on unpopular patients; implications for practice. Poster presentation at the Broward General Medical Center Nursing Research Conference: Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Little, D. J. (1991, April). Nursing as caring. Poster presentation (aesthetic presentation of Dr. Ann Boykin's and Dr. Savina Schoenhofer's Nursing Theory of Nursing as Caring) at the Second South Florida Nursing Theory Conference: Miami, FL.
PODIUM PRESENTATIONS (NOT REFEREED): Invited speaker and/or workshop leader:
Little, D. J. (2010, March). Evidence-based best practices in clinical nursing. Invited speaker at University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital and Public Health Trust: Miami, FL.
Little, D. J. (2010, March). Doctorate of Nursing Practice- workshop sponsored by the Nurse Practitioner Council of Miami-Dade. Miami Shores, Florida.
Little, D. J. (2007). Certification and professional career development in PeriAnesthesia Nursing. Invited speaker at Florida Nurses Association Biennial Conference: Dayton Beach, Florida.
Little, D. J. (2006, October). Mentors and Protégés; Mentorship as a retention tool in Per- Anesthesia Care Units. Invited keynote speaker at the Annual Meeting of the Florida Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses: Orlando, FL.
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Little, D. J. (2006, October). Professional nursing values and developing a professional identity. Invited keynote speaker at the Annual Meeting of the Florida Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses: Orlando, FL. Little, D. J. (2006, June). Evidence based nursing practice and nursing theory. Invited speaker at the International Midwifery Research Conference: Mary J. Seivwright Day: Ocho Rios, Jamaica.
Little, D. J. (2001, March). Medical error reduction. Presented for the Barry University School of Nursing Faculty Development: Miami Shores, FL.
Little, D. J. (2000, September). Anesthetic agents and techniques for post-anesthesia nurses. Florida Association of Post-Anesthesia Nurses (FLASPAN) Annual Education Presentation at Baptist Healthcare System: Miami, FL.
Little, D. J. (1999, September). Anesthesia agents and techniques; a review for post- anesthesia nurses. Workshop presentation at the Palm Beach County Chapter of the Florida Association of Perianesthesia Nurses Annual Education Seminar: West Palm Beach, FL.
Little, D. J. (1998, May). Keeping the spirit in nursing through caring. Keynote Speaker for Nurses’ Day at Martin Memorial Hospital Systems: Stuart, FL.
Little, D. J. (1997, November). The professional image of nursing. Keynote speaker nursing awards ceremony at Martin Memorial Hospital System: Stuart, FL.
Little, D. J. (2001, March). Medical error reduction. Presented for the Barry University School of Nursing Faculty Development: Miami Shores, FL.
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WORK(s) IN PROGRESS: Research: None at this time.
Grants:
Florida Blue- Mini Grant- Nursing leadership at the point of care: Integrating simulation to teach leadership competencies. .Florida Blue Foundation Total funding awarded = $51,000 awarded 03/2014 to 05/2017. (Co-PI)
Excelente: Excellent Minority Nurses For Excellent Nursing Care. Funding Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Bureau of Health Professions, Nursing Workforce Diversity (NWD) Program. Total funding requested = $1,040,528.73, submitted 01/14/2011- awarded 07/2012. (PI)
FUNDED RESEARCH:
Henao, H., Cornely, H., et al. (2010-2013). The National Simulation Study. National Council of State Boards of Nursing and FIU Simulation Study Team. (D. Little funded at 0.25 FTE to 0.40 FTE for 2 years, 9/2011-5/2013).
Simon, S., Villagomeza, L., et al. (2010-2011). Combined Culturally Competent RN-MSN/FNP Program. Funding Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Bureau of Health Professions, Nursing Workforce Diversity (NWD) Program. (D. Little currently funded at 0.1 FTE for 2 years).
Little, D. J. (Unpublished dissertation). Professional nursing values and willingness to serve underserved and disenfranchised populations in perianesthesia nurses. Barry University School of Nursing and Florida Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (FLASPAN). Partial funding from Lambda Chi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, 2007-2008, $1000 awarded.
Walsh, S., Lindgren, C., Lamet, A., Little, D., Sonshine, R. & Rillstone, P. (2008). Arts in Alzheimer’s Care. Rehabilitation Nursing, 36(2). Partial funding from ART in Nursing and Healthcare Fund, $2000 awarded.
UNFUNDED RESEARCH:
Gracia-Jones, S., & Little, D. J. (2001). A descriptive study of acute-care nursing practice for fever care. Miami Shores, FL: Barry University.
Little, D. J. (1996). Temporary is avoidance, forever is a lobotomy: Nurses’ silence on unpopular patients. Unpublished master’s thesis. Boca Raton, FL: Florida Atlantic University.
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INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO (not refereed): : Henao, H. & Little, D. (2016) produced 4 - one hour teaching videos on point of care leadership competencies' to be used with the Florida Blue Grant.
Walsh, S. M., Lamet, A., Lindgren, C. L, Little, D., Rafalko, S. Y, Rillstone, P. B., Sonshine, R. G, & Steffey, C. (2008). “Creation of Instructional Tape for Art Making Activities for Implementation with Vulnerable Populations.” Instructional tape is now being used by University of San Diego, HAHN School of Nursing in the Fire Project, in San Diego, Ca.
RESEARCH PARTICIPATION (Research Assistant):
1998 Research Assistant to Dr. Ruth Tappen, Ph.D., FAAN. Eminent Scholar in The Christine Lynn College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University -,Boca Raton, Florida Research Title: “Tailored Videos to Promote Self-Care” Multi-site interventional study on the use of videos and self-care activities following hip surgery. Data collected from subjects at multiple intervals over 6 months, using 17 instruments.
1984/1985 Center for Disease Control (CDC) and State of Florida Department of Health & Rehabilitation Services (HRS), Tallahassee, Florida Clinical researcher on 20 month federal grant to study the relationship between sex-worker’s sexual behaviors and the relationship to HTLV III status. Interviewed sex-workers after arrest and on arrival for pre-arraignment incarceration at the Women’s detention facility in Miami. Informed consent was given for HTLV III testing and gathering survey data on sexual behaviors (safer or unsafe sexual acts performed with clients prior to arrest).
STUDENT RESEARCH ADVISING:
Ph.D. Dissertations 2007-2010
Chair Ms. Agathine Scotland-Williams, Ph.D. Candidate- Barry University Division of 2008 to Nursing: 2010 What is the Relationship Between Health Beliefs and Individual Client’s Adherence to Medical Management of Hypertension in Dominican Men and Women? Student withdrew from the program.
Member Ms. Sharon Simon, Ph.D. Candidate- Barry University- Division of Nursing: 2009 What are the socialization strategies which would enhance foreign educated physicians to identify to with the nursing profession? – Defended April 2010. Dr. Linda Perkel- Chair.
Member Ms. Stephanie Lamana, Ph.D. Candidate Barry University- Division of 2006 Nursing: Coaches’ Asthma Knowledge & Coaches’ Perceptions of their coaching competence- Defended November 2009. Dr. Sandra Walsh- Chair.
Member Ms. Paula Delpesch, Ph.D. Candidate Barry University Division of Nursing 2007 Becoming a Mother: African American Adolescent Mothers’ Lived Experiences with Mothering- Defended April 2010. Dr. Andra Hanlon- Chair.
Member Ms. Dawn Miller Ph.D. Candidate Barry University Division of Nursing: 2007 Spirituality and Lesbian Elders- Defended April 2010. Dr. Jessie Colin-Chair. CV_D Little_2017_05
Member Ms. Geneiva Tennant, Ph.D. Candidate Barry University Division of Nursing 2007 to The novice nurse experience.- Defended April 2012- Dr. Andra Hanlon- Chair. 2010
Master’s Theses: 1997-2001
Member The lived experience of hope in women with terminal illnesses. Carolyn LePage Defended May 1999.
Member Nursing errors in critical care. Jennifer Cunningham- Defended May 2001.
OTHER SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES:
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (ACCN) Collegiate Commission on Nursing Education (CCNE)
Practice and Academic Site Evaluator:
2013 May- Washington 2013 September- Arkansas 2014 February- Michigan 2014 September – California 2014 October- Ohio
National League for Nursing (NLN)
2013-2015 Ambassador to Florida International University
Editorial Board Member
2003 to 2012 – Advance Newsmagazines- Merion Publications- King of Prussia, PA.
Scholarship Reviewer
2001-2004- Florida Nurses Foundation- Orlando. FL
Abstract Reviewer
2007 Sigma Theta Tau International – Region VII Conference- 2007 in Savannah, Georgia.
2004 Sigma Theta Tau International Research Conference 2005 Reviewer for abstracts for Leadership and Clinical Practice
2002 Lambda Chi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International- Annual research conference Abstract reviewer for paper and poster presentations
2001 Lambda Chi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International- Annual research conference Abstract reviewer for paper and poster presentations
2000 Lambda Chi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International- Annual research conference Abstract reviewer for paper and poster presentations
1998 Southeast Florida Consortium for Sigma Theta Tau International CV_D Little_2017_05
Conference on Women and Violence. Reviewer for paper and poster presentations.
PROFESSIONAL HONORS, PRIZES, FELLOWSHIPS:
2008 Barry University “AppLe Award” Appreciation for Leading Educators- 2008 Barry University Student Association
2007 Lambda Chi Chapter of STTI Research Grant for clinical study ($1000) “Is there a relationship between professional nursing values and willingness to serve in Post- Anesthesia Nurses”
2007 Plantation General Hospital Outstanding Preceptor Recognition Award
2006 Barry University “AppLe Award” Appreciation for Leading Educators- 2006 Barry University Student Association
2005 Barry University “AppLe Award” Appreciation for Leading Educators- 2005 Barry University Student Association
2004 Victoria Schoolcraft Excellence in Leadership Award Lambda Chi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Miami, Florida
2004 Nurse Educator of the Year Award Florida Nurses Association
2004 Barry University “AppLe Award” Appreciation for Leading Educators – 2004 Barry University Student Association
2003 Barry University “AppLe Award” Appreciation for Leading Educators – 2003 Barry University Student Association
2002 Victoria Schoolcraft Excellence in Leadership Award Lambda Chi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Barry University
2000 Virginia Henderson Fellow Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Indianapolis, IN
2000 Billye Brown Fellow Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Indianapolis, IN CV_D Little_2017_05
1989 Diamond Exchange Award Service Excellence at Cedars Medical Center Miami, Florida
1999 Lambda Chi Scholarship- Sigma Theta Tau International
1998 Lambda Chi Scholarship- Sigma Theta Tau International
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MEMBERSHIP/OFFICES HELD IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:
1967- present ANA- American Nurses Association/State Nurses Association 1976- present FNA- Florida Nurses Association (2011-2013) Member Advisory Board for Leadership Academy (2009-2011) Board of Directors- Director at-large (2002-2004) Chairperson of Policy Council (2002-2016) Member of Legislative District Coordinators (2002-2016) Member of Membership Council (2000-2016) Member of FNA Policy Council (2000-2016) Member of FNA Ethics Council (2000-2008) District V- Vice President (1996-2008) District V-Member of the Board of Directors (1998-2003) District V Delegate to FNA House of Delegates 1974-1976 ONA- Ohio Nurses Association 1970-1982 PNA- Pennsylvania Nurses Association (1972-1974)- Member of Economic Bargaining Unit 1967-1976 PSNA-Pennsylvania Student Nurses Association 1976-2004 ASPAN- American Society of Post-Anesthesia Nurses 1976-1980 AMNA- American Male Nurses Association 1986-2008 AAMN- American Assembly for Men in Nursing (1999-2001)- Membership Committee 1980-2012 AHA- American Heart Association 1986-1990 FONE- FLORIDA ORGANIZATION OF NURSE EXECUTIVES 1986-1990 NAMHA- National Association of Mental Health Administrators 1984-1992 PNN- Psychiatric Nursing Network 1986-1992 Treasurer 1992- present Phi Beta Phi- National Academic Honor Society 1993- present Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society (2000- present) Virginia Henderson Fellow (2000- present) Billye Brown Fellow (2004-2008) Region 7- Advisory Council (2006-2007) Region 7- Conference Planning Committee (2004-2006) Region 7 – Membership Involvement Counterpart (2003) International Nursing Resolution Committee (1996- present) Lambda Chi - Barry University, Miami Shores, FL (2004-2006) Immediate Past President (2001, 1999) Chapter International Delegate (2001-2004) President (2000-2001) President-elect (1997-present) Membership/Mentorship Committee (1996-1998) Nominating Committee (1993-1996) Iota Xi - Florida Atlantic University- Boca Raton, FL 1999- 2012 AAHE- American Association for Higher Education 1999- 2012 AAUP- American Association of University Professors 2000- 2012 ACCN- American Association of Critical Care Nurses 2001- 2012 NAHN- National Association of Hispanic Nurse 2002-present ACNP- American College of Nurse Practitioners 2002-present HANA- Haitian-American Nurses Association 2005-2014 Advisory Board Member CV_D Little_2017_05
2008-preent NPCMD-Nurse Practitioner Council of Miami-Dade 2008-present- President
OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICE:
Independent Professional Provider:
01/2007 Daniel J. Little, LLC to 811 N.E. 80th Street present Miami, Florida Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) # 26-2514743 NPEES- NPI #1407993637 – individual provider NPPES- NPI # 1447516596- corporate provider Medicare # available on request Florida Medicaid # available on request DEA authoriation number- available on request. Independent Professional Contracts:
01/2007 C & C Complete Medical Care, Inc. to Dr. Cornell Victor Calinescu, MD 2010 1731 East Hallandale Beach Boulevard Hallandale, Florida 33009
05/2001 Barry University Primary Care Nursing Center to Dr. Pedro J. Greer, Jr., MD 05/2006 Barry University Miami Shores, Florida 33161 =
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Professional Credentialing:
08/2008 Family Nurse Practitioner ProMedical Plan- PHC. Inc. Quality Management & Medical Department Credentialing Weston, Florida 33326
01/2007 Family Nurse Practitioner AmeriGroup Health Insurance Medical Department Credentialing Miami, Florida
01/2007 Family Nurse Practitioner Humana Healthcare Medical Quality Assurance- Practitioner Credentialing Miami, Florida
05/2005 CMS/Medicare National Provider Identification Number Registration National Provider Identifier (NPI) #1407993637 U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Washington, D.C.
Service To Professional Societies/Organizations:
2013-present American Association of Colleges of Nursing Collegiate Commission on Nursing Education Practice and Academic Site Evaluator
2008-2016 Institutional Review Committee Nursing Representative- Community Member Mercy Hospital- Mercy Healthcare System Miami, Florida
2008-present Nurse Practitioner Council of Miami-Dade President Miami, Florida
2005-present Advisory Board Member for the Haitian American Nurses Association (HANA) Miami, Florida
2004 Awards Review Committee International Leadership Awards Committee Sigma Theta Tau International Indianapolis, Indiana
2002-2005 Scholarship Review Committee Florida Nurses Foundation Orlando, Florida
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2002-2008 Editorial Advisory Board -Advance For Nurses King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania
2003-2006 Baptist Healthcare System Nursing Research Team for the On-Site Scholar’s Program Vice President for Nursing- Ms. Joan Clarke, MSN Miami, Florida
1999-2001 North Broward Hospital District North Broward Medical Center Volunteer Consultant to Nursing-Pharmacy Joint Task Force On Medication Error Reduction Vice President of Nursing- Dr. Pamela Hardesty, Ph.D., RN
1997-1999 Cedars Medical Center Consultant to Nursing-Pharmacy Joint Task Force On Medication Error Reduction Vice President of Nursing- Ms. Karen Moyer, RN, MSN
1995-2007 Care Resources- Community Research Initiative Dr. Stephen Santiago, MD HIV Research Group- Research Volunteer and Group Facilitator
UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE COMMITTEES:
Florida International University:
University and Governance Committees:
None at this time.
College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences:
2015- present Member CNHS- Curriculum Committee 2010- 2015 Member CNHS- Technology Committee 2010 – present Member CNHS- STAR Center Advisory Committee 2010 – 2012 Member CNHS- Faculty Search & Screen Committee 2010 – present Member CNHS- BBC Faculty
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Barry University:
University and Governance Committees:
2008-2010 Member Faculty Senate Retention & Dismissal Committee 2007-2009 Member Faculty Senate Grievance 2007-2009 Member Faculty Senate Retention & Dismissal Committee 2007-2008 Member President’s Governance Taskforce 2006-2008 Member Faculty Senate Elections Committee 2006-2009 Chair Faculty Senate Ethics Committee 2005-2008 Faculty Senator School of Nursing 2005-2006 Co-Chair Faculty Senate Academic Affairs Committee 2005-2006 Member Faculty Senate Retention & Dismissal Committee 2005-2006 Member Undergraduate Program Council 2005-2006 Member Graduate Program Council 2005-2006 Member University Academic Council 2005-2006 Member Strategic Planning Workgroup on Governance 2003-2005 Member Faculty Senate Welfare Committee 2002-2003 Member Faculty Retention & Dismissal Committee 1998-1999 Chairperson Faculty Senate Welfare Committee 1997-2000 Secretary Faculty Senator 1997-1998 Member Instructional Computing Advisory Council 1997-1998 Member Missions Effectiveness Council 1997-2000 Faculty Senator School of Nursing 1997-2000 Member Faculty Senate Welfare Committee 1996-1997 Member Faculty Senate Academic Affairs Committee 1995-1997 Member University Academic Computing Committee 1994-1995 Member SACS –Committee on Faculty for self-study
College of Health Science- Division of Nursing (Barry University): 2008-2010 Member Continuous Quality Improvement Committee 2006-2010 Member/Chair Dissertation Advisor 2006-2010 Member Graduate & Undergraduate Course Faculty 2002-2008 Member Academic Affairs Committee 2003-2004 ARNP St. Monica’s Catholic School, Miami, Florida School Nurse for the Primary Care Nursing Center 2000-2004 Member Primary Care Nursing Center-Advisory Committee 2000-2001 Secretary Primary Care Nursing Center- Advisory Committee 2000-2001 Member Continuous Quality Improvement Committee 1998-2000 Chair Academic Affairs Committee 1999-2001 Facilitator Doctoral Student Association 1997-2003 Member Doctoral Student Association 1995-1998 Member Academic Affairs Committee 1995-2007 Member Center for Nursing Research- Advisory Board
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INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES AT FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
FIU College of Nursing and Health Sciences- Teaching Responsibilities:
Course Course Title: Content Focus: Theory/Clinical: # Semesters: Number:
NUR 3029 Foundation Foundations of Nsg Theory 1 semester
NUR 3066 Health Assessment Health Assessment Clinical 3cr. 1 semester Physical Examination (2 sections) NUR 3319 Prof. Nsg. Concepts & Issues (on-line Theory 3cr. 7 semester NUR 3165 Community Health Nursing Clinical 1 cr. 8 semesters NUR 3226 Med/Surg Nursing I Basic Med/Surg Theory 1.5 cr 1 semester NUR 3227 Med/Surg Nursing II Basic Med/Surg Theory 1.5 cr 1 semester NUR 3685L Integrative I Clinical 4cr. 5 semester NUR 3821 Nursing Leadership Theory 3 cr. 3 semester NUR 4286 Nursing Care of the Geriatric Nursing Theory 3 cr. 10 semesters Older Adult NUR 4667 Nursing in Global Health Care Systems Theory 3 cr. 3 semester NUR 4686 Integrative II Clinical 4cr. 4 semester NGR 5141 Advanced Pathophysiology (on-line) Theory 3cr. 10 semesters NGR 5141 Advanced Pathophysiology(in class) Theory 3cr. 2 semesters NGR 6601C Family Health Nursing 1- Theory 4 cr 2 semesters NGR 6601L Family Health Nursing I Clinical 4 cr. 8 semesters NGR 6602C Family Health Nursing II Theory 4 cr. 2 semester NGR 6602L Family Health Nursing II Clinical 4 cr 8 semesters NGR 6619 L Role Synthesis in Advanced Family Health Nursing Practice Clinical 4 cr 4 semesters NGR 6713 Curriculum Development & Instruction Theory 3 cr. 1 semester
INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES AT BARRY UNIVERSITY:
College of Health Sciences- Division of Nursing - Teaching Responsibilities:
Course Course Title: Content Focus: Theory/Clinical # Semesters: Number: NUR 238 Adult Health Nursing Clinical Nursing Clinical- 4 cr. 3 Med-Surg. Nsg. NUR 302 Prof. Communication Nurse-Client Communication Theory-3 cr. 6 NUR 303 Professional Processes Undergraduate Theory- 3 cr. 25 Curriculum Threads NUR 378 Adult/Elderly Nursing Clinical Nursing Clinical- 3 cr. 8 Biophysical Concepts Critical Care NUR 388 Adult/Elderly Nursing Clinical Nursing Clinical- 3 cr. 2 Mental Health Psychiatric Nsg. NUR 414 Professional Role Role Theory in Theory- 3 cr. 8 Development Prof. Practice NUR 459 Independent Study Varied according Theory- 1-3 cr. 12 CV_D Little_2017_05
to student need NUR 483 Health Assessment Health Assessment Theory- 3 cr. 7 & Physical Examination NUR 487 Senior Seminar in Capstone course Theory- 2 cr. 2 Nursing for seniors NUR 488 Healthcare Trends & Politics for Nurses Theory- 3 cr. 8 NUR 489 High Acuity Nursing of Adult Clients Theory- 3 cr. 10 Clinical- 6 cr. 10 NUR 493R Nursing Leadership Theory -3 cr. 8 NUR 494 Directed Nursing Practice Practicum Theory - 3cr. 8 NUR 496 Nursing Management- Clinical practice Clinical- 3 cr. 3 NUR 510 Advanced Pathophysiology for Nurses Theory- 4cr, 4 NUR 601 Philosophical & Theoretical Nursing Theory- 3 cr. 3 Bases for Nursing Research, Philosophy of Science NUR 637 Nursing Research III Theory- 3 cr. 1 NUR 679 Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Theory- 3 cr. 2 NUR 688 Human Resource Development for Nurses Theory- 3 cr. 3 NUR 696 Nursing Leadership Practicum Clinical- 3cr. 1 NUR 699 Clinical Evaluations for ARNP students Clinical- 1 cr. 4 in clinical settings
Development of New Courses and Programs (Barry University):
2005 On-Line RN to BSN Program 2003 NUR 488- Healthcare Trends & Politics in Nursing Undergraduate program 2003-04 NUR 303- Professional Processes- On-Line RN to BSN program 2002 NUR 494- Directed Nursing Practice RN to BSN program 2001 NUR 493R- Nursing Leadership RN to BSN program 1998 MSN Bridge Program Graduate program RN with a BS/BA to MSN Bridge Program Accelerated entry into the MSN program 1998 NUR 425- Wellness Promotion Undergraduate program 1996 NUR 302 - Professional Communications RN to BSN program 1996 NUR 414 - Professional Role Development RN to BSN program
Administrative Responsibilities (Barry University):
2000-2006 Director of the RN to BSN/MSN Program Option 7 years 1996-2000 RN Course Coordinator 7 years 1996-2005 Recruitment Activities for School of Nursing 11 years
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Community Service Activities:
2010 to Easter Seals of South Florida present Adult Day Care Centers in Miami, Hialeah and Pembroke Pines Volunteer Nurse Consultant- Advance Practice Nursing
2010 (Jan) National Kidney Foundation of Florida “CHERISH” Community Screening for Kidney Disease Center for Disease Control- Funded Grant Jose Marti Park- Miami, FL.
2009 (Jan) National Kidney Foundation of Florida “CHERISH” Community Screening for Kidney Disease Center for Disease Control- Funded Grant Jose Marti Park- Miami, FL.
2009 (Oct) Aventura Hospital- Diabetes and Healthcare (Healthfair) Aventura Hospital and Medical Center Wound Care Management Center Aventura, Florida
2005-2007 Agency for Healthcare Administration (AHCA) Member of the Ombudsman Committee for Health Care Maintenance Organizations Appointed by Governor Bush for a two-year term State of Florida
1976 To Present Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches Sunshine Cathedral- Church of the Holy Spirit Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Member and “Guest” Pianist/Organist Facilitator for “Spiritual Survival for People Living With HIV” (1995-1997) Volunteer for Food Drives and Fundraisers for Center One
1976 To 1990 American Heart Association CPR- Instructor-Trainer (Volunteer) Provided BCLS & CPR Instruction For All Levels Of Providers From Heart Saver Through Instructor Taught Courses At Hospitals, Schools, Condominiums, Extended Nursing Care Facilities, And Community Centers.
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PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT ACTIVITIES:
Legal Nurse Consultant: 05/2014 Fisher Law Attorneys at Law Ft. Lauderdale, FL 12/2010 Bobo, Ciotoli, Bocchino, Newman, Corsini, White & Buigas, P.A Attorneys at Law North Palm Beach, Florida 01/2008 Schell Mitchel Cooley Attorneys at Law Weston, Florida 12/2007 Cole, Scott and Kissane Attorneys at Law Miami, Florida 12/2004 Cole, Scott and Kissane Attorneys at Law Miami, Florida 03/2004 Cole, Scott and Kissane Attorneys at Law Miami, Florida 10/2003 Cole, Scott and Kissane Attorneys at Law Miami, Florida 02/2001 Dunn and Dunn Attorneys at Law Miami, Florida
PHILANTHROPY: 2012-to Florida International University 2014 IGNITE Campaign Faculty Annual Fund 2010 to Florida International University 2014 Annual Faculty/Staff Fund 2003 to National Student Nurses Association – present Sustaining Membership Orlando, FL 2002 to Virginia Henderson Fellow (Lifetime Membership) Present Sigma Theta Tau International- Honor Society of Nursing Indianapolis, IA 2002 to Billie Brown Fellow (Lifetime Membership) Present Sigma Theta Tau International- Honor Society of Nursing Indianapolis, IA 2000 to Covenant Society Member (Lifetime Membership) Present Barry University Miami Shores, Florida 2000 to American Nurses Foundation Present Washington, DC 2000 to Florida Nurses Foundation Present Orlando, Florida CV_D Little_2017_05
2000-present Florida Atlantic University Alumni Association Boca Raton, Florida 1994-2010 Barry University Alumni Association Faculty- Annual Fund 1990-present Nova University Alumni Association Davie, Florida 1975-present Metropolitan Community Church Membership Fund Building Fund
ATTENDANCE/PARTICIPATION AT PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES: (past 10 years)
05/2013 American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) CCNE Site Evaluator Training Washington, DC 04/2013 Florida Nurses Association Southeast Regional Conference Davie, FL 05/2013 Fitzgerald Health Education Associates, INC 18.0 CE Nurse Practitioner Review 2013- Certification Exam & Practice Preparation for Family Nurse Practitioners. Florida International University Miami, Florida 05-/2013 Collegiate Commission on Nursing Education (CCNE) Accreditation Visitor Training Program Washington, DC 09/2012 The National Simulation Study Meeting National Council of State Boards of Nursing San Antonio, TX 09/2012 International Association of Clinical Simulation in Learning Conference (INACSL) and (poster presentation) 6.0 CE San Antonio, TS 04/2011 The National Simulation Study Meeting National Council of State Boards of Nursing Jackson Community College Kansas City, KS 09/2011 Florida Nurses Association Annual Membership Meeting Orlando, FL 09/2011 Certified Nurse Educator- Curriculum and Examination Review Orlando, FL 02/2011 Crisis & Physical Intervention Training 8.0 CE Aventura Hospital & Medical Center Aventura, FL 12/2010 The National Simulation Study Meeting National Council of State Boards of Nursing Chicago, IL
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11/2011 The National Association of Social Workers & Oncology Nurses Association “The Cancer Survivor’s Toolkit” 16.0 CE Train-the-trainer workshop Washington, DC 09/2010 Florida Nurses Association Membership Assembly Orlando, Florida 6.0 CE 08/2009 American Heart Association “Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification” 3.0 CE Plantation, Florida 08/2009 American Heart Association 8.0 CE “Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification” Plantation, Florida 08/2009 American Heart Association 16.0 CE “Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification” Plantation, Florida 09/2009 Florida Nurses Association 4.5 CE Biennial Conference St. Petersburg Beach, Florida 11/2008 University of Miami- Miller School of Medicine 6.5 CE Trauma Care Update University of Miami Miami, Florida 04/2008 Lambda Chi Chapter of STTI 6.0 CE Annual Research Conference Barry University 09/2007 Florida Nurses Association 8.0 CE Biennial Conference Daytona Beach, Florida 08/2007 American Heart Association 3.0 CE “Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification” Plantation, Florida 08/2007 American Heart Association 8.0 CE “Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification” Plantation, Florida 08/2007 American Heart Association 8.0 CE “Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification” Plantation, Florida 05/2007 Fitzgerald Health Education Associates, INC 17.75 CE Nurse Practitioner 2007- Certification Exam & Practice Preparation for Family Nurse Practitioners. Barry University Miami Shores, Florida 03/2007 Nova Southeastern University 7.0 CE College of Allied Health & Nursing Nursing Department Innovative Strategies to Evaluate Learning Outcomes Davie, Florida
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01/2007 University of Miami- Miller School of Medicine 14.0 CE Teaching Conference in Clinical Cardiology & Neurology University of Miami Miami, Florida 06/2006 Jamaican Nurses Association 16.0 CE International Nursing Midwifery Research Conference Ocho Rios, Jamaica 02/2006 Barry University SON Faculty Development Workshop 3.5 CE Evidence-Based Practice and Nursing Education Miami Shores, Florida 12/2005 Barry University- NUR 679 Workshop 7.0 CE “One Community, Many Cultures: United for Better Health Miami Shores, Florida 12/2005 Florida State Board of Nursing 2.0 CE Disciplinary Hearings Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 08/2005 American Heart Association 3.0 CE “Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification” Plantation, Florida 08/2005 American Heart Association 8.0 CE “Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification” Plantation, Florida 05/2005 American Medical Association 8.0 CE “Core Disaster Life Support” Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 02/2005 Lambda Chi Research Day 6.0 CE “Raising the Bar for Nursing Research” Sigma Theta Tau- Lambda Chi Chapter Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 02/2005 Barry University- NUR 679 Workshop 6.0 CE Multiculturalism in Nursing Practice Miami Shores, Florida 12/2004 Baptist Health of South Florida 2.0 CE “Nursing/Patient Advocacy Through Legislative/Political Action Miami, Florida 12/2004 FNA – District V- Meeting 2.0 CE The Four “C’s” of Leadership Dr. Patricia Yoder-Wise, Ph.D., ARNP Miami, Florida 08/2004 American Heart Association 8.0 CE “Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification” Plantation, Florida 04/2004 Primary Care for the Underserved Conference Sixth Annual Conference 12.0 CE “Turn the Beat Around- Healthcare for the Underserved” Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 03/2004 Lambda Chi Research Day 6.0 CE Annual Research Conference Miami, Florida
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11/2003 Sigma Theta Tau International 16.0 CE 37th Biennial Research Conference Toronto, Canada 08/2003 Advanced Practice Nursing Council of SE Florida 18.0 CE Margaret Fitzgerald Health Education Certification Review for Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Barry University 06/2003 Florida Nurses Association 6.0 CE Public Policy Conference Orlando, Florida 03/2003 American Nurses Conference 18.0 CE Legislative and Social Policy Conference Tallahassee, Florida 02/2003 Florida Nurses Association Conference on Leadership 6.0 CE “A Focus On Membership Recruitment And Retention” Orlando, Florida 01/2003 Lambda Chi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International 6.0 CE Navigating the Seas of Research, Education & Practice Cruise To Nassau, Bahamas