College of Nursing

Faculty Scholarship

Books, Monographs or Book Chapters

• Management and Leadership for Nurse Administrators: 6th Edition. Linda A. Roussel. Jones & Bartlett Publishing (October 2013). Union Contributor(s): Anita Langston (Creating a culture of magnetism (with R. Koch)). Buy at Amazon.com | Find in Google Scholar
  
• Case Studies in Nurse Anesthesia. Sass Elisha. Jones & Bartlett Publishers (December 2009). Union Contributor(s): Pamela Binns-Turner (Chapter 42 - Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL)); Molly Wright (Chapter 48 - Arthroscopic shoulder surgery). Buy at Amazon.com | Find in Google Scholar
  
• Management and Leadership for Nurse Administrators: 5th Edition. Linda Roussel with Russell C. Swansburg. Jones & Bartlett Publishing (October 2009). Union Contributor(s): Anita Langston (Creating a culture of magnetism (with R. Koch)). Buy at Amazon.com | Find in Google Scholar
  
• Basic Nursing: Essentials for Practice: 6th Edition. Patricia Ann Potter and Anne Griffin Perry. Mosby Elsevier (January 2007). Union Contributor(s): Sharon J. Evans (Contributor). Buy at Amazon.com | Find in Google Scholar
  

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

• "Quality Improvement for Nurses in All Areas of Practice," Tennessee Nurse. (March 2025) by Cathy Ammerman
• "The Effect of Structured Mentorship and Onboarding on Novice Nursing Faculty," Journal of Nursing Education. (June 2024) by Kayla Lambert and Dana Dorris
• "What-Why-How? Improving Clinical Judgement," American Nurse Online Journal. (February 2024) by Megan Pittman
• "The Effect of Structured Mentorship and Onboarding on Novice Nursing Faculty," Journal of the Union Faculty Forum. (January 2024) by Kayla Lambert and Dana Dorris
• "Effects of Servant Leadership Style on Hindrance Stressors, Burnout, Job Satisfaction and Individual Performance in a Nursing Unit," Journal of Health Management. (December 2022) by Julie Nicol (with Westbrook, K., Thornton-Orr, D., Nicol, D.)
• "Effective stress reduction techniques for anxiety, depression, and burnout," Tennessee Nurse. (March 2021) by Cathy Ammerman and Elizabeth Charley Elliott
• "APRN Spotlight on Practice ," Tennessee Nurse Magazine. (January 2018) by Molly Wright
• "Watcher Initiative Associated With Decrease in Failure to Rescue Events in Pediatric Population," Hospital Pediatrics. (December 2017) by Julie Nicol (with Smith, M. M., Chumpia, M., Wargo, L., & Bugnitz, M.)
• "From doing to being: Incorporating faith into diabetes self-care education," Journal of Christian Nursing. (October 2015) by Cathy Ammerman and Kelly Harden (with Mitchell, C. B.)
• "Evaluating Clinical Use of Cricoid Pressure Among Perioperative Health Care Staff," Journal of Peri-Anesthesia Nursing. (October 2013) by Molly Wright (with Melissa Lefave, Bradley Harrell, & Molly Wright)
• "The Rights of Conscience in Healthcare," Renewing Minds: A Journal of Christian Thought. (April 2013) by Sharon J. Evans

Other Articles

• "Facilitating Healing through Faithful Presence in Nursing Education," Faithful Lives: Christian Reflections on the World . (October 2022) by Janice Williams

Presentations

• "Transforming Nursing Education with Wonder & Hope" at Nurse Educator Institute in Branson, MO (April 2025) by Janice Williams
• "Clinical Evaluation Tools" at SW Missouri Clinical Faculty Academy (sponsored by Missouri Hospital Association) in Springfield, MO (July 2024) by Janice Williams
• "College’s Our Story” – AMSON: Preparing Nurses who Serve with Excellence" at Podcast Inteview: Armstrong McDonald School of Nursing in Point Lookout, MO (May 2024) by Janice Williams
• "Prepare Nursing Students to Apply Pharmacology: Experiential Learning Through Visual and  Kinetic Concepts" at Nurse Educator Institute in Branson, MO (April 2024) by Janice Williams
• "Coaching Best Practice Teaching: What I Wish Someone Would Have Told Me Years Ago! " at Nurse Educator Institute in Branson, MO (April 2024) by Janice Williams
• "Critical Assessment Techniques" at Tennessee Health Occupation Student Association in Chattanooga, TN (April 2024) by Allison Davis
• "Pain Relief During Childbirth" at We Talk Health Podcast, Episode 163 in Jackson, TN (August 2023) by Mary Crouse
• "Leading the Best Team: Mentoring Deans & Directors" at Missouri League for Nursing in Branson, MO (June 2023) by Janice Williams
• "The Effect of Structured Mentorship and Onboarding: A Quality Improvement Project" at Union University Scholarship Symposium in Jackson, TN (April 2023) by Dana Dorris and Kayla Lambert
• "Pathways into Nursing" at Tennessee Health Occupation Student Association in Knoxville, TN (March 2023) by Allison Davis
• "Poster: Middle-School Age Adolescent Response to Peers Who Talk About or Display Self-Harm Behaviors" at Tennessee Nurses Association in Nashville, TN (October 2022) by Teresa Johnson
• "Presentation Judge: Health Occupations Students of America" at Health Occupations Students of America in Nashville, TN (August 2022) by Sheilla Foster
• "Mental Health Resource Tool " at Union University Scholarship Symposium in Jackson, TN (April 2022) by Ashley Jones
• "Poster: Russia’s Healthcare System" at Union University Scholarship Symposium in Jackson, TN (April 2022) by Kayla Lambert and Dana Dorris
• "Prepared Childbirth" at Women & Children Community Education (2022-Current) in Jackson, TN (April 2022) by Mary Crouse
• "Peer tutoring’s effect on nursing student’s anxiety levels during nursing skills demonstrations" at Tennessee Nurses Association in Chattanooga, TN (October 2021) by Kayla Lambert
• "Presentation Judge: Prepared Public Speaking: Topic-Shatter your Expectations" at Health Occupations Students of America in Nashville, TN (August 2021) by Sheilla Foster
• "Effectiveness of Pectoral Nerve Block Versus Thoracic Paravertebral Nerve Block: A Systematic Review Evaluating the Outcome of Nerve Blocks in Mastectomy Patients" at Union University Scholarship Symposium in Jackson, TN (April 2021) by Morgan Grones
• "Poster: Finland Healthcare" at Union University Scholarship Symposium in Jackson, TN (April 2021) by Teresa Johnson and Ashley Jones
• "Evaluation of an Entrance Exam Such as the TEAS in an Undergraduate Nursing Curriculum" at Union University Scholarship Symposium in Jackson, TN (April 2021) by Christina Davis
• "Networking in Nursing" at Future of Health Care - Welch College in Gallatin, TN (November 2020) by Allison Davis
• "Experiential Learning During a Pandemic" at Union University Faculty Workshop in Jackson, TN (August 2020) by Jennifer Delk
• "Poster: Diabetes Healthcare Disparities" at Union University Scholarship Symposium in Jackson, TN (April 2020) by Ashley Jones
• "Sugammadex for Reversal of Rocuronium and Vecuronium in Elective Neurological or Spinal Orthopedic Surgical Patients" at Union University Scholarship Symposium in Jackson, TN (April 2020) by Morgan Grones
• "The Use of Fresh Frozen Plasma as the Primary Treatment of ACE Inhibitor-Induced Angioedema and Prevention of Emergent Intubations: An Integrated Research Review" at Union University Scholarship Symposium in Jackson, TN (April 2019) by BethAnn Jones
• "Poster: Use It If You’ve Got It! Insured Adult Males and Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure" at Union University Scholarship Symposium in Jackson, TN (April 2019) by Megan Pittman
• "Poster: The Healthcare System of the Russian Federation." at Union University Scholarship Symposium in Jackson, TN (April 2019) by Christina Davis and Jennifer Delk (with Rhonda Cavitt, & Tiffany Hare, Debra Ridley)
• "Mass Casualty Simulation on a Budget" at Human Patient Simulation Network in Orlando, TN (January 2019) by Allison Davis
• "Missions & Anesthesia " at Memphis Student Nurse Anesthesia Foundation in Memphis, TN (January 2019) by Molly Wright
• "Occupational Exposure: Guidelines for the Pregnant Anesthesia Provider" at Union University Scholarship Symposium in Jackson, TN (April 2018) by Mary Crouse
• "Germany's Healthcare System" at Union University Scholarship Symposium in Jackson, TN (April 2018) by BethAnn Jones (with Natalya Malenko, Qianwen Williamson)
• "Poster: An Evaluation of Nurse Practitioners’ Perception of Autonomy in Relation to the Clinical Practice Setting," at Tennessee Nurse Practitioner's Association Annual Conference in Nashville, TN (March 2018) by Anita Langston
• "Missions Adventures on the Island of Hispaniola " at West Tennessee Healthcare Clinical Beginnings in Missions in Jackson, TN (January 2018) by Molly Wright
• "Program Director Panel " at Emory University – Diversity Workshop in Atlanta, GA (January 2018) by Molly Wright
• "Improving Patient Safety: Who Are You Watching?" at ANCC - National Magnet Conference in Houston, TX (October 2017) by Julie Nicol
• "Spain's Healthcare System" at Union University Scholarship Symposium in Jackson, TN (April 2017) by Mary Crouse (with Abigail Andrews, Kelsey Chance)
• "Effectiveness of Video Laryngoscopy Compared to Direct Laryngoscopy on Reducing Patient Injury During Endotracheal Intubation: An Integrative Review" at Union University Scholarship Symposium in Jackson, TN (April 2017) by BethAnn Jones (with Jennifer Estes, Jane Kopecky, Natalya Malenko, Caleb Wagler)
• "Celiac and non-celiac gluten intolerances: The state of the science." at Region 8 Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society Conference in Jackson, MS (October 2016) by Sharon J. Evans
• "Effect of Maternal Warming During Cesarean Section: An Integrative Research Review" at Union University Scholarship Symposium in Jackson, TN (April 2016) by Mary Crouse (with Abigail Andrews, Tammie Vanstory)
• "Enhancing Professional Practice through AACN Membership" at AACN - Smoky Mountain Chapter Seminar in Knoxville, TN (March 2016) by Anita Langston
• "Measuring Adherence to Cervical Cancer Screening: A Quality Improvement Initiative" at Sigma Global Nursing - Vanderbilt in Nashville, TN (March 2016) by Allison Davis
• "CCRN Review: Gastrointestinal Review, Acute & Chronic Kidney Injury, Endocrine Review" at AACN - Greater Memphis Area Chapter in Memphis, TN (November 2015) by Anita Langston
• "Poster: Integrative Research Review: Vitamin K injections in Newborns: Cancer Causer or Life Saver? " at American Association of Nurse Practitioners National Conference in New Orleans, LA (June 2015) by Megan Pittman (with Jennifer Wise)
• "Educating Today's Nursing Student: The Flipped Classroom" at Region 8 Conference, Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society in Murfreesboro, TN (November 2014) by Sharon J. Evans
• "An Integrative Research Review: How kangaroo care decreases morality/mortality rate among preterm infants" at Union University Scholarship Symposium in Jackson, TN (October 2014) by Ashley Jones (with MaryBeth Mungle, Ashley [Gipson] Jones, & Lauren Parker)
• "The Spiritual Side of Diabetes Education " at Faith Community Nurse Regional Meeting - St. Thomas West in Nashville, TN (August 2014) by Cathy Ammerman
• "Poster: Incorporating Faith Based Practices into Diabetic Self-care Education." at Union University Scholarship Symposium in Jackson, TN (April 2014) by Cathy Ammerman
• "Poster: An Integrative Research Review: Catheter associated urinary tract infections in elderly female patients who have undergone hip surgery." at Union University Scholarship Symposium in Jackson, TN (April 2014) by Christina Davis and Jennifer Delk (with Rhonda Cavitt, Tiffany Hare, & Debra Ridley)
• "Healthcare Economics in Japan" at Union University Scholarship Symposium in Jackson, TN (April 2013) by Cathy Ammerman (with Lepaine McHenry, Dawn Henderson, & Rachel Barber)
• "Healthy Work Environment in the Critical Care" at AACN - Smoky Mountain Chapter Seminar in Knoxville, TN (March 2013) by Anita Langston
• "Poster: Women’s Body Image after Ileostomy: What Can We Do to Help?" at Union University Scholarship Symposium in Jackson, TN (April 2012) by Julie Nicol
• "Emergency Obstetrics Care " at Department of Transportation Emergency Medical Technicians - Paramedic Refresher Course in Jackson, TN (February 2010) by Sheilla Foster
• "Moderator: Introduction and Q&A Sessions for the Obstetrics Simulation Video" at Society for Simulation in Healthcare International Conference in Jackson, TN (January 2010) by Sheilla Foster

Awards

• Study Grant - Union University (March 2025) Sharon Evans
• TN Rising Star Nursing Leadership (October 2024) Kayla Lambert
• Academic Excellence Award (April 2022) Teresa Johnson
• Academic Excellence Award (April 2021) Megan Pittman
• Academic Excellence Award (April 2021) Christina Davis
• Tennessee Association of Nurse Anesthetist’s – Practitioner of the Year (October 2020) Molly Wright
• Academic Excellence Award (May 2020) Amber Barbour
• Health Care Champion (October 2018) Janice Williams
• Patriotic Employer Award – Office of the Secretary of Defense (September 2018) Molly Wright
• Outstanding Advanced Practice Award (May 2018) Kanisha Ellis
• First Place Excellence in Nursing Research Award (May 2017) Kanisha Ellis
• Academic Excellence Award (April 2017) Amanda Blassl
• Quality Cup Progressive Level Award (March 2017) Julie Nicol
• Nevin Downs Leadership Award – Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia (May 2015) Molly Wright
• Academic Excellence Award (April 2014) Christina Davis
• Angel Award 105 FM Jackson, Tennessee (June 2013) Molly Wright
• Outstanding Conference Chair: Region 8, Sigma Global Nursing (September 2012) Sharon Evans
• Honorable Mention: Newell Innovative Teaching Award (April 2012) Molly Wright
• Mildred Letton Wittick Professional Achievement Award (October 2011) Janice Williams
• Most Outstanding Clinical Instructor (May 2007) Anita Langston
• Most Inspirational Educator (August 2006) Sharon Evans