Sharon Wallace, PhD, MSN, RN, CCRN-K
Assistant Professor of Nursing
- Professional
- Biography
Education
- Ph.D. , International Health, Trident University International, CA, 2012
- M.S.N., Burn, Emergency, Critical Care, Trauma, Widener University, PA, 1999
- B.S.N., Nursing, Regents College, NY, 1992
- A.D. , Letters, Arts & Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University, PA, 1984
Areas of Emphasis or Expertise
- Clinical Practice: Critical Care and Trauma
- Clinical Interests: Technology and error reduction, breaking bad news, evidence-based practice, clinical competency, and coaching.
- Research: Technology and technology acceptance to reduce risk and promote health; focus on mercury toxicity.
- Research Interests: Reducing exposure to environmental toxins, safety of the food supply, and food allergy as chronic illness.
Books
- Pharmacology, Connections to Nursing Practice Chapters Supplement: Instructor’s Navigation Guide, Power Point Slides, Test Item File, My Nursing Lab, My Nursing Kit (Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson. 2010)
- Evidence-Based Nursing Care Guidelines: Medical-Surgical Interventions (199-203) Chapters Cultural Brokerage (Mosby, Inc. 2007)
- Evidence-Based Nursing Care Guidelines: Medical-Surgical Interventions (275-279) Chapters Dysrhythmia Management (Mosby, Inc. 2007)
Selected Articles
- Wallace, S. "Supplement: Instructor’s Navigation Guide, Power Point Slides, Test Item File, My Nursing Lab, My Nursing Kit."
Peer Reviewed Journals
- Papastrat, K., & Wallace, S (2003). "Journal of Nursing Education." Teaching baccalaureate nursing students to prevent medication errors using a problem-based learning approach, 42, 459-464.
Professional Memberships/Organizations
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses , (1989 - Present)
- Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society for Nurses , (1995 - Present)
- American Nurses Association , (2001 - Present)
Biography
Discovering the healing power of caring is a profound journey as a nurse. For me, the journey evolved from a lifelong practice of trauma critical care nursing to learning to practice caring for self. I invite you to join me in this endeavor. Tai chi anyone?
Education
2012 PhD Trident at American Intercontinental University (AIU, (Formerly, TUI,
Touro University International, Touro College, NY), International Health
1999 MSN Widener University, Burn, Emergency, Critical Care, Trauma
1992 BSN Regents College
1984 Associate The Pennsylvania State University, Arts, Letters, & Science
1984 Diploma Frankford Hospital School of Nursing
Teaching Areas
Advanced Medical Surgical & Critical Care Nursing Theory & Clinical, Chronic Illness & Transitions, Evaluation & Outcomes Research, ELM & DNP Scholarly Projects
Scholarly Interests
Scholarly interests include Concept-Based Learning & Clinical Judgement, Technology, Just Culture, Civility, and Self-Care & PTSD
Current Practice
Clinical Background: Shock Trauma & Critical Care
Publications
Roach, A. Lloyd-Penza, & Wallace, S. (2020). “An Innovative Concept-Based Learning Activity to Identify and Educate Veterans At-Risk for Amputation”, Nursing Education Perspectives, Manuscript Number – NEP-2019-247R2,
Walker, D., Altmiller, G., Hromadik, L., Barkell. N., Barker, N., Boyd, T., Compton, M., Cook, P., Curia, M., Hays, D., Flexner, R., Jordan, J., Jowell, V., Kaulback, M., Magpantay-Monrie, E., Rudolph, B., Tootaker, R., Vottero, B., Wallace, S. (October 2019). Nursing Students’ Perceptions of Just Culture in Nursing Programs: A Multisite Study January/February 2020, Nurse Educator, Volume 45 (1).
Wallace, S. (2019). Health Care Informatics and Technology, in King, C., Gerard, S., & Gene Rapp, C. (Eds.) Essential Knowledge for CNL and APRN Nurse Leaders. New York, NY: Springer Publishing
Roach, A., Rose, A., Biers-jones, K., Wallace, S. Licaycay, L., & Nielson, A. (2018). Incorporating group interviews into holistic review in baccalaureate nursing school admissions. Nursing Education Perspectives. Manuscript Draft NEP-2017-0307R2
Presentations
Guerrero, L Wallace, S., Cook, C. & Wolfer, C. (2020, August-September). Interrupting the cycle of incivility in nursing: Assessment in an educational setting. E-Poster Presentation. 11th International Council of Nurses’ NP/APN Network Conference, Halifax, Nova Scotia (Canada)
Walker, D., Altmiller, G., Hromadik, L., Barkell, N., Barker, N., Boyd, T., Compton, M., Cook, P., Curia, M., Flexner, R., Hays, D., Jordan, J., Jowell, V., Kaulback, M., Magpantay-Monroe, E., Rudolph, B., Toothaker, R., Vottero, B., & Wallace, S. (2019, May). Student perception of just culture in nursing education: A Multi-site Study. Podium. 2019 QSEN International Forum, Cleveland, OH.
Wallace, S., Guerrero, L., & Wolfer, C. (2020, January). Acknowledging SoN incivility increases awareness of pivotal faculty role to interrupt the cycle of incivility. Poster. 15th Annual Seattle Nursing Research, Quality Improvement, & EBP Conference, Lynnwood, WA.
Wallace, S. & Wallace, C. (2019, September). More than a school: Personal decisions leading to the support for construction of the Ocosta Elementary School. Podium. Washington State Emergency Management Association (WSEMA), Skamania Lodge, Stevenson WA.
Wallace, S., Guerrero, L., & Wolfer, C. (2019, May). Using the Clark Civility Index to assess student perception of civility in a school of nursing. Poster. Washington State Nurses Convention, Tulalip, WA.
Wallace, S. (2018, January). What’s the relationship between student anxiety, learning and satisfaction? Podium. J-Term Retreat, School of Nursing, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington.
Wallace, S. (2018, January). Finding and creating joy at work. Podium. J-Term Retreat, School of Nursing, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington.
Wolfer, C. & Wallace, S. (2018, January). Is incivility the new norm? Podium. J-Term Retreat, School of Nursing, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington.
Wallace, S. (2017, November). Team Teaching. Podium. Lunch & Learn, School of Nursing, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington.
Wallace, S. (2017, September). Recognizing and managing the impact of your work: How to save your own life. Podium. 2017 Annual Conference, Washington State Emergency Management Association (WSEMA), Suquamish, Washington.
Wallace, S. (2018, May). Recognizing and managing the impact of your work: How to save your own life. Podium. Nurses Week Celebration, Lake Chelan Community Hospital & Clinics, Chelan Washington.
Wallace, S. (2018, May). Helping patients with Parkinson’s disease to manage transitions. Podium. EMS, Paratransit, Safety & Preparedness, Lake Chelan Community Hospital & Clinics, Chelan Washington.
Wallace, S. (2018, April). Technology acceptance by fish consumers: Intent to use a web-based mercury calculator. Podium. University House, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington.
Wallace, S. (2018, April). How to protect you and your pet’s health in a GMO world. Podium. The Sustainability in Prisons Project, SPP 2018 Environmental Engagement Workshop, Stafford Creek Corrections Center, Aberdeen, Washington.
Wallace, S. (2017, September). Recognizing and managing the impact of your work: How to save your own life. Podium. 2017 Annual Conference, Washington State Emergency Management Association (WSEMA), Suquamish, Washington.
Wallace, S. (2017, May), Testing a model for technology acceptance by fish consumers: Intent to use a web-based mercury calculator, Podium. School of Nursing Research Day, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington
Wallace, S. (2017, February). How to protect you and your pet’s health in a GMO world. Podium. Grays Harbor Institute, Aberdeen, Washington.
Professional Awards
2020 Generating Evidence for Nursing Education Practice Award. Nursing Education Research Conference, Washington. DC, March 2020. RE: Nursing students’ perceptions of just culture in nursing programs: A multisite study
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