Covid-19, US incarceration, and mental illness: A review of the literature from 2019 until 2021

Individuals with serious mental illness endure many stressors while incarcerated. The effects of COVID-19 alongside incarceration can further exacerbate their symptoms.Graduate Research PresentationFaculty Mentor: Dr. Lauren Ricciardell

Pharmacological therapy versus cognitive processing therapy in treating veterans with PTSD

Veterans often suffer from PTSD which can be treated both with pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment. Exploration has shown that CPT is preferred over pharmacological therapy, however it is suggested that combined therapy can be beneficial due to the complexity of PTSD. (Inoe et al., 2021)Research presentationFaculty Mentor: Dr. Kathy Andrese

Bush, Jake

Lecturer PhD, Nursing, University of Central Florida, 2021 MS, Nursing, University of West Florida, 2016 BS, Nursing, University of West Florida, 2012 Jake Bush, PhD, RN, is an alumnus of the RN-BSN and MSN programs at UWF. He teaches Mental Health Nursing Care, and Achieving Professionalism I. Research interests include mental health and LGBTQ health. ORCiD: ResearcherID

Investigation on influence factors of high impact practices

The purpose of the study is to examine the impact factors of 11 high impact practices (HIPs) of the Association of American Colleges and Universities to identify their influences on the learning experience of college students. A research model is developed based on the theory of planned behaviour to link beliefs of high impacts to the practice of learning behaviours. Structure equation modelling analysis was conducted on the performance metrics of 11 American universities from 2014-2021. Findings indicate that undergraduate research can predict the success of other high-impact practices in Florida. The results will guide administrators in higher education to make financial decisions with a reference to factors of high impact practices. Theoretical and practical implications are also presented.Journal ArticlePublishe

Hoff, Janice

Adjunct Faculty DNP, University of Alabama, 2015 MS, Nursing, University of South Alabama, 1987 BS, Nursing, University of West Florida Dr. Hoff’s background in nursing includes 25 years as an RN in intensive cardiac care, oncology, step down units, home health and hospice. She has been a practicing APRN for 20 years in the area of Rehabilitation and Long-term Care facilities with the older adult population. ORCiD: ResearcherID

BSN Virtual Student Scholarly Poster Showcase

Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing students present evidence-based-practice projects based upon exploration of literature related to clinical practice topics. Student groups present a recorded presentation of their poster

First generation Asian immigrants and mental health treatment

Any first generation immigrant has a hard time assimilating to life in a new country, and this holds true for the Asian population and their mental health (Arora et al., 2020). This project focused on what impacts mental health of first generation Asian immigrants.Research presentationFaculty Mentor: Dr. Kathy Andrese

Valaitis, Karen

Clinical Assistant Professor EdD Curriculum & Instruction, Instructional Design & Technology, University of West Florida EdS Curriculum & Instruction, Instructional Design & Technology, University of West Florida MBA Cleveland State University BS Respiratory Technology, Ohio State University ORCiD: 0000-0002-9809-9162 ResearcherID

Nelson, Andrea

Clinical Assistant Professor and Dean's Fellow for High Impact Practices Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), University of South Alabama MS, Physical Therapy, University of Alabama at Birmingham BS, Physical Therapy, Florida State University Dr. Nelson has been teaching at UWF since 2013, first as an adjunct instructor then, as of 2015, a full-time faculty member. She has worked as a physical therapist for 21 years and taps into her clinical background to share real-world learning experiences with her students. ORCiD: ResearcherID