SCHOLAR DIRECTORY
Ruth Tadesse, , MS, RN
University of Utah Hartford Center
Ruth Tadesse is an assistant professor at Oregon Health & Sciences University (OHSU) School of Nursing and teaches clinical to junior and senior undergraduate nursing students in various clinical settings. Ruth has a master’s in nursing with a focus in gerontology and a post-master’s as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner from OHSU School of Nursing.…
Aluem Tark, , FNP-BC, RN
Columbia University
Aluem Tark moved to U.S. from South Korea when she was 15 years old to pursue her dream of being a future nursing educator and a nursing researcher. She received her Bachelor’s in Nursing degree from Hunter College, and served as a Pediatric Oncology/ Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse at Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital-NYP Columbia. She received her Masters in Science of Nursing/ Family Nurse Practitioner degree from Columbia University and decided to pursue PhD in nursing, the year after.…
Tamara Tasseff, , MA, RN
Idaho State University
Tamara Tasseff is a full-time PhD student at Idaho State University, School of Nursing. She holds an M.A. in Organizational Learning and has served in various leadership and consultant roles. As a natural systems thinker and life-long learner, Tamara has worked to apply lessons learned from other industries directly to quality improvement, new program development, and healthcare transformation.…
Dr. Kimberly A. Taylor, , DNP, MSN, BSN, AS, RN, NEA-BC, CNOR, CAPT, NC, USN (Retired)
University of South Carolina
Dr. Kimberly Taylor is an Assistant Professor at the University of South Carolina. She recently completed 27 years of active duty Navy Nursing service. Her educational background includes:
Doctor of Nursing Practice, University of South Carolina – 2017
Master of Science in Nursing, East Carolina University – 2008
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Medical University of South Carolina – 1994
Associate of Science, Trident Technical College – 1992
Prior to joining the faculty at the University of South Carolina, Dr.…
Nichole Taylor, , BSN, RN
University of Wyoming
Nichole Taylor is currently in the Doctorate of Nursing Practice program at the University of Wyoming as a family psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner student. In 2015, Nichole completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Wyoming. Nichole Taylor has been a Registered Nurse since 2006 within the State of Wyoming. She has worked in correctional, geriatric, and mental health care as well as WIC with the Wyoming Department of Health.…
Rebecca Taylor, , RN, BSN, PHN
Samuel Merritt University
I was inspired to do the opposite of what I saw my biological family and peers do growing up as a Foster Youth. I was emancipated from the State at 17 and decided I needed to become a Nurse. I started remedial classes at City College of San Francisco and was eventually accepted into their ADN.…
Ali Tayyeb, , PhD, RN-BC, PHN
Assistant Professor
Dr. Tayyeb is a United States Navy Veteran, having served as a Fleet Marine Force Corpsman with Naval Medical Center San Diego, 1st Marine Division, and 3rd Marine Division.
After his military service, Dr. Tayyeb pursued his career as a Registered Nurse, earning his Bachelors and Masters degree in Nursing from California State University, Los Angeles and his Ph.D.…
Jeffrey Tebbs, , DNP, MN, BSN, ARNP-BC
University of Washington
Inducted into Sigma Theta Tau and Beta Beta Beta (2000) as I graduated (top 5%) of my BSN program. I specialized as a psychiatric nurse in 2002, was head nurse of MAMC inpatient psychiatric unit 2004-2006. My behavioral restraint reduction project won a MAMC clinical investigations research day award, was presented in AMSUS poster session, and selected as Karen Reeder award runner up.…
Monica Teichert, , BSN, RN
University of Wyoming
Currently I am attending the Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing at the University of Wyoming completing a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree within the family nurse practitioner (FNP) track. I received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Northwest Nazarene University in 2007, graduating Magna Cum Laude, along with receiving an invitation into the Delta Phi Lambda Honor Society for being in the top 15% of my graduating class combined with faculty vote.…
Christina Terehoff, , RN
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
CPT Christina Terehoff entered the Army as a Nurse Corps Officer and received her U.S. Army commission through ROTC at George Mason University Her first duty assignment was at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, where she completed the Brigadier General Ana Mae Hayes Clinical Nurse Transition Program (CNTP) and served as a Clinical Staff nurse on 10CD, the largest inpatient ward outside of the United States.…
Daniel Terrell, , MSN, RN, FNP-C
George Washington University
Daniel is a graduate of George Washington University, earning a MSN with a concentration as a family nurse practitioner, and Jefferson College of Health Sciences, a private college in Roanoke, Virginia where he earned a BSN. He will continue his academic endeavors at George Washington University in a DNP program. He has acute care experience as a registered nurse in a medical-surgical intensive care unit, and will begin an outpatient NP role in an urgent care office.…
Amy Thomas, , BSN, RN, Jonas Scholar 2018-2020
Washington State University
I am a third year Baccalaureate-to-PhD student at Washington State University and am the recipient of WSU’s Ruth McGillis Bindler PhD Scholarship Endowment for 2017 and the George & Alice Barnes Williams Scholarship for 2018. My research interests focus on improving communicative access for patients with disabilities and making health care more equitable for patients diagnosed with chronic conditions.…
Hannah Thomas
Villanova University
I am a PhD student at Villanova University studying nursing students’ use of EHR systems in clinical. After an Associates Degree in nursing, I completed a BSN and MSN in Nursing Education at Villanova. My nursing background has been predominantly in adult critical care with more recent administration roles. I have also been teaching adult health and leadership clinical courses for undergraduates, as well as an online foundations course for RN to BSN students.
Michelle Thomas
Capella University
I am presently working as a high tech Infusion RN in the infusion department at the Visiting Nurse Service of New York. My clinical area of practice is infusion, cardiac, stroke and some pediatric. I am a master prepared nurse pursuing a terminal degree at Capella University. Obtaining a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) will enable to me share my wealth of knowledge in any area I am needed.…
Rexi Thomas, ,FNP
Pace University
Rexi Thomas, MS, RN, FNP Rexi Thomas has over 15 years of clinical experience in neurosurgery, maternal-child health, and emergency nursing and over nine years in nursing education. She is committed to compassionate care to foster health and achieve wholeness. She is dedicated to community and strives to make a positive impact on society. Leading by example is one of her personal guiding principles as a nurse, as an educator, and as an individual.…
Stephanie Thomas
Georgia State University
My name is Stephanie Thomas. I have been a registered nurse for over 20 years serving in many capacities of leadership. My background includes med/surg and intensive care as well as utilization review, medical review and case management. After completing my Master’s degree I began my career in education and have enjoyed it immensely. After dealing with a family struggle in the area of hypertension and watching how hard it was to alter learned behaviors to make positive and effective change, I decided it was time to learn more.…
Tanna Thomason, ,CNS, CCRN, PCCN
University of San Diego
As a critical care nurse working in the hospital setting, I have 32 years of experience in caring for the acutely ill populations including patents with congestive heart failure (CHF). My areas of interest are in cardiology, self-care and quality of living for our patients and families. In my clinical nurse specialist (CNS) role, we are seeking to reduce our 30-day readmission rates for CHF patients.…
Karen Thombley, ,C-NPT, NNP-BC, RNC-NIC
University of Alabama at Birmingham
My nursing career began in 1986 as I pursued an LPN degree. I graduated in 1988 and briefly worked as a charge nurse in a nursing home. I knew there was more for me and desired to continue my education. I moved to Oklahoma and returned to school. I completed my BSN in 1991 and began working in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.…
Maggie Thompson, , BSN
University of San Francisco
I have been a Registered Nurse for five years with a background in acute, cardiac care. Currently, I work as a Clinical Nurse II at UCSF Medical Center. I work on the adult cardiothoracic, vascular, and transplant transitional care unit at the Parnassus Heights campus. A large portion of the patients I care for have been diagnosed with advanced stage heart and/or lung disease, admitted for either exacerbations of chronic conditions or evaluations and implementation of advanced, high-risk therapies.…
Maria Thompson, , MS, PMHNP-BC
New York University
Maria Thompson is a psychiatric nurse practitioner at the VA Boston Healthcare System, Jamaica Plain, General Mental Health Outpatient Clinic caring for veterans with diverse mental health illnesses. She completed a one-year VA Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Residency program in 2014 at the Ronald H. Johnson VA in Charleston, South Carolina. In 2014, Maria trained as a facilitator at American Psychiatric Nurses Association’s Recovery to Practice Program.…
Janet Thurston, ,FNP, CNM
Frontier Nursing University
Janet Thurston is a Certified Nurse Midwife, Family Nurse Practitioner with over thirty years of clinical experience in family healthcare. She has garnered support for local and international programs supporting health in Russia and in the United States. She previously was an adjunct nursing faculty at Arizona State University. Her current interest is in the use of Electronic Medical Records for Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Midwives.…
Victoria Tiase, , MSN, RN-BC
University of Utah
I am a nurse informatician passionate about discovering data-driven, information technology solutions for increased patient and provider engagement and incorporating them into interdisciplinary clinical practice. With over 20 years of nursing experience at New York Presbyterian Hospital, I have continued to move to more responsible positions into my current role as a nurse scientist. I have over 10 years of experience of giving clinical input to technology projects in all areas, especially regarding the implementation of an electronic medical record and patient facing tools.…
Ellen Tilden, ,RN, MS, CNM
Oregon Health and Science University
Ellen Tilden RN, MS, CNM earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Theory from Reed College and a Master of Science and Certificate in Nurse-Midwifery from the University of California, San Francisco. She has practiced as a full-scope CNM since 2000. Ms. Tilden is currently in the second year of her PhD training in the School of Nursing at Oregon Health and Science University, Portland Oregon.…
Damon N. Toczylowski, MAJ, NC, USAF (RET) RN, MSN, CCRN-CSC/CMC, CCNS, ACNP-C, APRN
University of Colorado-Denver
Shalome Tonelli
Instructional Track Faculty, Lecturer
Shalome Tonelli joined the University of Iowa College of Nursing as an Instructional Track Lecturer in August 2018 after teaching at the community college level for five years. Shalome has a wide variety of research, clinical, and teaching interests. Her research has focused on agricultural safety and health in older farmers and migrant farmworkers. She has practiced in both hospital and community settings and facilitated international trips for nursing students.…
Audry Torres, ,RNBC
Uniformed Services University
I am currently a student at the Uniformed Services University Graduate School of Nursing in the Family Nurse Practitioner program. I’ve been an Army nurse for 10 years and was specialized in Public Health Nursing. My previous assignment was a Combat Support Hospital where I deployed to Iraq as the nurse officer in charge of the outpatient clinic.…
Deborah Totzkay
University of Michigan
Inquisitive by nature, I am committed to life-long learning and the application of that knowledge in the service of others. Prior to my current career as an Educational Nurse Coordinator, I worked in a steel mill for twenty-seven years. While working at the steel mill, I also attended college classes and pursued a part-time military career in the Michigan Army National Guard as a Military Police Officer.…
MJ Tran, , MBA, BSN
University of Utah
MJ Tran, MBA, BSN is a PhD student at the University of Utah College of Nursing. She has over nine years of experience in healthcare innovation, care management and transitions of care across the lifespan. In her current role, she envisioned a robust community-based Transitional Care Management program that reduced re-hospitalization rates by 50% by establishing communication links in healthcare settings that did not previously exist.…
Jasmine Travers, ,AGNP-C, RN, CCRN, FCCS, BLS, ACLS
Columbia University
Jasmine Travers is a second year pre-doctoral student at Columbia University School of Nursing Center for Health Policy. Prior to Columbia, she earned her BSN from Adelphi University, MSN from Stony Brook University and holds her board certification in Adult Gerontological Health by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Her research interest lies in health disparities among minority populations and nursing workforce diversity.…
Kaitlin Trentacost (formerly Cooper), ,RN, BSN, NIHSS
University of Michigan-Flint
Kaitlin is currently enrolled in the University of Michigan-Flint Doctorate of Nursing Practice program with a focus in Family Primary Care. Her research interests include cardiovascular disease and obesity with her capstone project focusing on the measurement of waist circumference. Kaitlin received her undergraduate degree (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) from Hope College in 2007. She works at Beaumont Hospital on the Cardiac Progressive Care Unit as a registered nurse where she serves as the a Magnet Representative.
Melissa Troncoso, , MSN, NP-C, CHWC
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Commander (CDR) Melissa Troncoso is a Ph.D. candidate at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. There, she focuses her studies on eating behaviors and culture of health. Her primary research goal is to identify the social and environmental factors that influence eating behaviors among junior enlisted service members, and how to facilitate a culture of health that promotes and supports individual efforts to maintain healthy eating habits.…
Catherine Trossello, ,FNP
New York University
I currently work in a community health center that serves a largely undocumented and uninsured population. This setting requires profound cultural sensitivity and clear communication skills. The clinic has many family providers but I am the only nurse practitioner on staff. As such, I am often asked to train nursing staff in a variety of areas, including effective triaging and medication administration.…
Emily Tsivitse, , MSN, RN
Case Western Reserve University
Currently a PhD student interested in the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patient population, and the affects of their symptoms and co-morbidities after attendance in a Pulmonary Rehabilitation program. I am also a research assistant under Dr. Ronald Hickman, I was apart of development of an avatar education tool to assist surrogate decision makers (SDMs), while making decisions for loved ones in an ICU setting.…
Jacqueline Tulley, ,ACNP
Loyola University Chicago
I am currently enrolled in the Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing PhD program. My dissertation will focus on those women who have been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and how emotions influence their illness perception and ability to engage in their self-care behaviors. My proposed dissertation may help to increase the understanding and knowledge that emotional responses and personality (e.g.…
Linda Turpin, , MSN, RN, NE-BC, NPD-BC
Indiana University-Purdue University (Indianapolis)
My Current Program and Research Interests: Currently a Nursing PhD student at Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana. My minor is in Communication through the College of Liberal Arts. My area of focus is Effective Communication in Interprofessional Practice. My initial research is entitled “Descriptions of Communication in Interprofessional Practice between Physicians and Nurses in an Operating Room Setting”.…
Julie Twidwell, , MSN, RN, CNE
University of Missouri-St. Louis
I am currently working toward my PhD in Nursing at University of Missouri-St. Louis. I completed my MSN at the University of Central Missouri and my BSN at Southeast Missouri State University. My research interest is nursing education with a focus on the use of standardized nursing exams as a predictive criterion. I have been in the nursing profession for 20 years and a nurse educator for the past 11 years.…