SCHOLAR DIRECTORY

Debi Hatton received her first degree, a BS in Accounting, from the University of Kentucky. Debi worked for several years in various finance roles before deciding to pursue her nursing degree. After receiving her Accelerated BSN from Bellarmine University, she worked as a Medical Surgical/Progressive Care nurse at the University of Louisville Hospital. During that time, she attended Duke University where she received her MSN with a focus in Nursing Education. Debi is currently pursuing her PhD in Nursing at Indiana University. She is also employed as an adjunct nursing faculty at Bellarmine University. Her teaching interests include medical surgical nursing along with both clinical and simulation instruction. Debi is a member of the National League for Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International and the Academy for Medical Surgical Nurses. Debi’s doctoral research is focused on examining the use of a structured debriefing strategy, Debriefing for Meaningful Learning, as a way to enhance knowledge creation and clinical reasoning skills in undergraduate nursing students.

I am finishing my second year of PhD coursework at the University of Oklahoma, where I continue to be inspired to pursue a path of lifelong learning and nursing research. I was honored to be a first-ever recipient of the Women and Child Health Initiative Predoctoral Scholarship for 2014-2016. Through my doctoral education, I have had opportunities to present research at the Midwest Nursing Research Society’s Annual Conferences in 2015 and 2016 as well as to attend the Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science conferences in 2014 and 2015. I am currently employed at East Central University where I coordinate the women’s health, obstetrical, and neonatal content course for pre-licensure nursing students. In addition, I coordinate the pre-licensure nursing research course, and assist or co-coordinate other courses primarily in the senior year. I am very active in committees at the School of Nursing and University level. I mentor and guide honor students in completing honor’s projects and theses. I have practiced clinically in the areas of neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and mother-baby (including postpartum women, newborn nursery, and transition nursery). I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1999 and a Master of Science in 2004 from the University of Oklahoma. I maintain certification in neonatal intensive care nursing and as a nursing educator. I am a member of Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing, the National League for Nursing, and the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nursing.

Lacey Wright is currently a Predoctoral Scholar at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing. After receiving a Civil Engineering degree from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Lacey worked for the Public Health Service performing water quality research in Oklahoma. In this position, Lacey found a passion for research and improving the lives of community members, prompting her to pursue a career in healthcare. After receiving her Nursing degree from Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes Jewish College, Lacey worked as a neurocritical care nurse before beginning her doctoral studies at the University of Pittsburgh. Lacey’s research interests include the role of free iron and associated homeostatic mechanisms within the central nervous system. By studying the relationship between genomic, epigenomic, and proteomic factors of iron homeostasis and patient outcome variability post-subarachnoid hemorrhage, Lacey hopes to contribute to the development of early therapeutic interventions post-stroke and ultimately improve patient outcomes.

Liz Henderson is currently a Nursing Practice Specialist on the Burn, Reconstructive Surgery & OMFS Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). She has worked at MGH for over 16 years having spent the majority of her clinical career as a nurse in the ED at MGH working with a diverse patient population including both victims and perpetrators of violence. Liz has a Master of Science degree in Biomedical Forensic Science from Boston University and a Master of Science in nursing with a specialty in Forensic nursing from Boston College. She is currently a doctoral student at Northeastern University with a focus on violence and injury prevention, and a special interest in firearm related suicide prevention. Liz’s interest in suicide prevention and firearm related injury stems from gaps in practice experienced during her tenure as an ED nurse and solidified by the literature pertaining to the identification, assessment, and discharge disposition of those who present to the acute care setting as a danger to themselves or to others. She has published and lectured on a variety of violence and injury related topics including the Duty to Warn, workplace violence, lateral violence, and care of the forensic patient population in the ED setting. Liz has received numerous clinical performance and academic excellence and achievement awards during her career, is a member of the International Association of Forensic Nurses, Sigma Theta Tau, the Emergency Nurses Association, the American Burn Association, and the Association of Critical Care Nurses

I entered the nursing profession 11 years ago as a labor and delivery nurse. Over the years, I have been honored to be a part of my patient’s lives during these life-changing times. I have also had the privilege to serve as a nursing instructor for generic nursing students. It has truly been a joy to guide them on their journey into nursing. At this time, I am a Labor and Delivery Nurse Educator at an Atlanta metro hospital working with nurses in helping them maintain and enhance their nursing competencies. Additionally, I am currently beginning my second year of the Ed.D. program at the University of West Georgia. I also serve a Clinical Nurse Expert updating and revising nursing skills to ensure evidence-based practice.

Norma Hennen is a Registered Nurse at University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. She holds a Master’s Degree in Nursing, and will enter the Nursing PhD program at University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing in the fall. Ms. Hennen graduated with honors from each of the academic institutions she attended. In addition to her academic achievements, Norma maintains membership in the American Nurses Association, the American Case Management Association, and the Texas Nurse’s Association. Ms. Hennen is also certified by the Case Management Association. She resides in Texas with her husband and three canine companions.