Debra Swanzy, DNP, RN
Education
- DNP, 黑料天堂 2011
- MSN, 黑料天堂 1991
- BSN, 黑料天堂 1982
Specialized Training
- Team-Based Learning Quality Enhancement Plan Pedagogical Scholar
Research Interests
- Student Retention and Success
- Student Mentorship
- Obesity Prevention Among Nursing Students
- International Service Learning (Dominican Republic)
Ongoing Research Support
- Wright, T., Lynch, C., Swanzy, D. & Jordan, K. (2017). Integrating clinical situations to improve students鈥 attitudes toward the elderly population and identification of common healthcare needs of a vulnerable population. Funded by TeamUSA at $1,980. Role: Co-Investigator
Completed Research Support
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2013-Dearmon, V, & Buckner, E鈥︹..Swanzy, D.M. (2013) Building Collaborative Capacity for Research and Quality Improvement Through Implementation of a Nursing Shared Governance Model. 黑料天堂 Faculty Development Council Grant (Funded $2,000)
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2012- Dearmon, V., Buckner, E., Pomrenke, B., Moore, B. Swanzy, D. Lawrence, S. & Roussel. Additional investigators (University Hospital) Mestas, L., Heinl, V., Mosley, A., Salas, S, Williams, C., & York, K. Frontline Engagement: Engaging an Interdisciplinary Team for Improvement Science, USA College of Nursing Dean鈥檚 Grant, $2000.
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2012-Moore, L.P., Swanzy, D., Farmer, J.E, Smith, K.K., VandeWaa, E., Bydalek, Anderson, J., & Carlisle, E. (2012). 鈥淯se of Team-Based Learning to Improve Academic Performance, and Student Engagement in Baccalaureate Students Enrolled in a Pre-clinical Nursing Course鈥, 黑料天堂 Dean's Grant. Funded ($1000.00). (funded)
Selected Publications & Presentations
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2018-Graves, R., Fruh, S., Hall, H. R., Bydalek, K., Riley, B. H., Swanzy, D. M., Williams, S. G., Wright, T. F., Carter, C. (2018, July). Focus on the freshman fifteen. Poster session presented at Sigma Theta Tau International's 29th International Nursing Research Congress, Melbourne, Australia.
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2018-Williams, S. G., McDermott, R., Fruh, S., Graves, R., Hall, H., Wright, T., Swanzy, D., & Carter, C. (submitted 2018, May). Nursing students' satisfaction with daily life: A holistic approach. Journal of Nursing Education. https://www.healio.com/nursing/journals/jne (submitted)
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2018-Swanzy, D., Lynch, C., Wright, T., & Jordan, K. (2018, May). Integrating clinical situations to improve students鈥 attitudes toward the elderly population and identification of common healthcare needs of a vulnerable population. Podium presentation at the Eighth Annual 黑料天堂 Alabama Conference on Teaching and Learning, Mobile, AL.
Teaching
Doctoral Courses
- Translating Evidence into Practice Systems NU 611
- Evidence-Based Practice and Quality Improvement in Health Care Systems NU 608
Undergraduate Courses Taught
- Foundations of Professional Nursing Clinical, NU 301
- Foundations of Professional Nursing Theory, NU 300
- Adult Health Clinical II, NU 448
- Pathophysiology for Nursing, NU 327
- Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, NU 311
- Freshman Seminar in Nursing, NU 101
- Evidence Based Practice for Nurses, NU 304-801 (RN-BSN)
- Nursing Decision Making and Delegation, NU 412 (RN-BSN)
- Health Assessment, NU 325
Honors and Awards
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2018-Best Poster Award, 2018 International Team Based Learning Collaborative Conference, TBL Based Integration of Clinical Situations to Enhance Nursing Student Perceptions of the Elderly: A Mixed Methods Study
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2018-Team USA, 黑料天堂, Recognition for Outstanding Achievements in Team-Based Learning as QEP Pedagogical Scholar
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2017-Team USA, 黑料天堂, Recognition for Outstanding Achievements in Team-Based Learning as QEP Pedagogical Scholar
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2017-Selected 鈥淭op Prof鈥 The Azalea Chapter of the Mortar Board Senior Honor Society 黑料天堂
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2016- Selected 鈥淭op Prof鈥 The Azalea Chapter of the Mortar Board Senior Honor Society 黑料天堂
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2016-Team USA, 黑料天堂, Recognition for Outstanding Achievements in Team-Based Learning as QEP Pedagogical Scholar
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2015-Signa Theta Tau, Zeta Gamma Chapter Teaching Award
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2015-Alabama League for Nursing, Excellence in Teaching Award
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2014-Faculty Teaching Award, 黑料天堂 College of Nursing
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2012-Selected by Beta Theta Theta Chapter of Chi Omega Sorority as a Top Professor at 黑料天堂
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2010- Selected 鈥淭op Prof鈥 The Azalea Chapter of the Mortar Board Senior Honor Society 黑料天堂