Sharon Tucker
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First Name
Sharon
Last Name
Tucker
Credentials
PhD, APRN-CNS, NC-BC, FNAP, FAAN
Grayce Sills Endowed Professor in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
Professor
Associate Dean for Health Promotion and Well-being
Director, DNP Nurse Executive Track
Director, Implementation Science Core, Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for EBP
Executive Director, the Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for EBP
Address
270H Heminger Hall
Address (Line 2)
1577 Neil Avenue
City
Columbus
State
OH
Zip Code
43210
Dr. Sharon Tucker was appointed as the Grayce M. Sills Endowed Professor of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing in January 2017. A psychiatric mental health clinical nurse specialist, Dr. Tucker is a nationally and internationally recognized researcher focusing on behavioral strategies to promote health and wellness, prevent disease, and reduce stress and risks among children and working mothers. She is also a recognized expert in evidence-based practice and evidence-based quality improvement, and has served as director of large, Magnet-designated hospital programs for the past 15 years. She will lead the Translation Research Core of the College of Nursing’s new Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare.
Dr. Tucker earned her BSN from the College of Saint Teresa in Winona, Minnesota, an MSN from the University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire, and her PhD in Nursing from Rush University in Chicago. In addition to her research and teaching responsibilities, she serves on the Board of Directors for the Midwest Nursing Research Society and was recently elected as Treasurer, is the associate editor of Worldviews in Evidence-based Nursing, and regularly reviews manuscripts for several interdisciplinary and nursing journals. She is an alumna of the Robert Wood Johnson Executive Nurse Fellows Program and was elected as a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing in 2014.
- Books
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- Cullen, L., Hanrahan, K., Farringon, M., DeBerg, J., Tucker, S., & Kleiber, C. (2018). Evidencebased practice in action: Comprehensive strategies, tools and tips from the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
- Cullen, L., Hanrahan, K., Tucker, S., Rempel, G., & Jordan, K. (2012). Evidence-based practice building blocks: Comprehensive strategies, tools and tips (First ed). Iowa City: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
- Translated into Japanese: Cullen, L., Hanrahan, K., Tucker, S., Rempel, G., & Jordan, K. (2018). エビデンスに基づく実践ビルディング ブロック: 包括的な戦略、ツールとヒント[E vidence-Based Practice Building Blocks: Comprehensive Strategies, Tools and Tips]. IS trans. Kyoto, Japan
- Ackley, B., Ladwig, G., Swan, B., & Tucker, S. (Eds). (2008). Evidence-Based Nursing Care Guidelines: Medical-Surgical Interventions. St. Louis, MO: Mosby Elsevier.
- Chapters
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- Tucker, S., Sheikholeslami, D., & Roberts, H. (2021). Evidence-based therapeutic communication and motivational interviewing in health assessment. In K. Gawlik, B. Melnyk, & A. Teall (Eds.), Evidence-based physical examination: Best practices
- Tucker, S., Dawson, C., & Farrington, M, & Hardy, L. (In press). Use of research and evidence in ambulatory care nursing. In Swan, B. (Ed.) Perspectives in Ambulatory Care Nursing. Wolters Kluwer.
- Melnyk, B., & Tucker, S. (2021). Leading Organizational Change and Building Wellness Cultures for Maximum ROI and VOI. In (B. Melnyk & T. Raderstorf, Eds.) Evidence-Based Leadership, Innnovation and Entrepreneurship in Nursing and Healthcare. New York
- Tucker, S., & Abbott, L. (2019). Modeling evidence-based practice for oncology nursing. In (J. Payne, & K. Murphy-Ende, Eds.) Current Trends in Oncology Nursing, 2nd ed, pp. 43-55. Oncology Nursing Society.
- Meadows-Oliver, M., Tucker, S., & Melnyk, B. (Nov. 2017). Children, youth, and families receive care that optimizes wellness, promotes and maintains physical and mental health and prevents disease and injury.
- Tucker, S. J. (2018). Factors influencing Successful Uptake of Evidence-based Interventions in Clinical Practice. In B. M. Melnyk & D. Morrison-Beedy (Ed.). Intervention research: Designing, conducting, analyzing and funding (2nd ed.). New York: Springer
- Ackley, B. J., Ladwig, G. B., Swan, B. A., & Tucker, S. (2008). Evidence-based nursing: What is it? In B. J. Ackley, G. B. Ladwig, B. A. Swan & S. J. Tucker (Eds.), Evidence-based nursing care guidelines: Medical-surgical interventions (pp. 13-25).
- Tucker, S., Olson, M. E., & Rhudy, L. M. (2008). Finding and evaluating research in practice. In B. Ackley, G. B. Ladwig, B. A. Swan & S. Tucker (Eds.), Evidence-based nursing care guidelines: Medical-surgical interventions (pp. 3-12). St. Louis
- Tucker, S., Brust, S., Pierce, P., Fristedt, C., & Pankratz, V. S. (2005). Depression coping selfefficacy as a predictor of relapse 1 and 2 years following psychiatric hospital-based treatment. In R. A. Williams, B. K. Hagerty, & S. Ketefian (Eds.)
- Publications
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McNett, M., O’Mathuna, D., Tucker, S., Roberts, H., Mion, L., & Balas, M. (Published online Dec 2020). A scoping review of implementation science in critical care. Critical Care Explorations, 2(12): e0301, 1-12.
Tucker, S. (2020). Nursing, Nightshift, and Nutrition: Reducing Health Risks. American Nurse Today, 15(6), 21-23.
Jun, J., Tucker, S., & Melnyk, B. (2020). Clinician Mental Health and Well-Being During Global Healthcare Crises: Evidence Learned From Prior Epidemics for COVID-19 Pandemic. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, Epub ahead of press.
Tucker, S. Zadvinskis, I., & Connor, L. (First published May 31, 2020). Development and psychometric testing of the implementation self-efficacy for EBP (ISE4EBP) Scale. Western Journal of Nursing Research.
Melnyk, B. Kelly, S., Stephens, J., Dhakal, K., McGovern, C., Tucker, S. Hoying, J., McRae, K., Ault, S., Spurlock, B., Byrd, S. (2020). Interventions to Improve Mental Health, Well-being and Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors in Physicians and Nurses: A Systematic Review. American Journal of Health Promotion, First Published April 27, 2020. doi.org/10.1177/0890117120920451
Chipps, E., Tucker, S., Gallagher-Ford, L., Labardee, R., Thomas, B., Weber, L., & Melnyk. B. (2020). The Impact of the Electronic Health Record on Moving New Evidence-Based Nursing Practices Forward. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 17(2), 136-143.
Chipps, E., Tucker, S., & Gallagher-Ford, L. (2019). The electronic health record: A friend or foe of translational research and evidence-based practice? Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 16(4), 252-254.
Tucker, S., & Melnyk, B. (2019). A leaders guide to implementing evidence-based practice: Lead the way to healthcare quality and safety. American Nurse Today, 14(6), 6-9.
Caruso, C., Baldwin, C., Berger, A., Chasens, E. R., Edmonson, C., Gobel, B. H., Landis, C. A., Patrician, P. A., Redeker, N., Scott, L. D., Todero, C., Trinkoff, A., & Tucker, S. (2019). Disseminating Policy Recommendations to Reduce Fatigue in Nurses. Sleep Science, 12(Supp 3), 7.
Tucker, S., Abbott, L., Anderson, R., Eppen, K., Laroche, H., Paelmo, E., & Lanningham-Foster, L. (2019). Implementing Follow-Along Physical Activity Videos with People Living with Chronic Conditions: A Feasibility Study. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing,16(5), 352-361.
Wangui-Verry, J., Farrington, M., & Tucker, S. (2019). Mild and molasses enemas – Are they safe? A retrospective chart review. American Journal of Nursing, 119(9), 24-28.
Harrison, T., Steward, D., Tucker, S., Fortney, C. A., Militello, L. K., Smith, L. H., Thrane, S., Tubbs-Cooley, H. L., & Picker. R. (2019). The Future of Pediatric Nursing Science. Nursing Outlook, S0029-6554(18)30748-6.
McNett, M., Tucker. S., & Melnyk, B. (2019). Implementation Science: A Critical Strategy Necessary to Advance and Sustain Evidence-Based Practice. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 16(3), 174-175.
Tucker, S., Sheikholeslami, D., Farrington, M., Picone, D., Johnson, J., Matthews, G., Gould, R. Evans, R., Bohklen, D., Comried, L., Petrulevich, K., Perkhounkova, E., & Cullen, L. (2019). Patient, nurse and organizational factors that influence evidenced-based fall prevention for hospitalized oncology patients: An exploratory study. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 16(2), 111-120.
Tucker, S. (2019). Implementation: The linchpin of Evidence-Based Practice Changes. American Nurse, 14(3), 1-7.
Derscheid, D., Johnson, M., Fogg, L., Julion, W., Tucker, S., & Delaney, K. (2018). Emotional Availability Scale among Three United States Race/Ethnic Groups. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 41(3), 409-430.
Kelley, M., Kue, J., Brophy, L., Peabody, A., Yen, P., Foraker, R., & Tucker, S. (2018). Mobile interventions used for lifestyle behavior change in cancer survivors: An integrative review proposal. Prospero Register. New York: Centre for Reviews and Dissemination.
Porter, R., Cullen, L., Farrington, F., Matthews, G., & Tucker, S. (2018). Exploring clinician perceptions of sustaining evidence-based fall prevention strategies for hospitalized patients. American Journal of Nursing, 118(5), 24-33. doi: 10.1097/01.NAJ.0000532806.35972.29
Melnyk, B. M., Gallagher-Ford, L., Zellefrow, C., Tucker, S., Van Dromme, L., & Thomas, B. (2018). Outcomes from the first Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare Invitational Expert Forum. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 15(1), 5-15.
Melnyk, B., Gallagher-Ford, L., Zellefrow, C., Tucker, S., Thomas, B., Sinnot, L., & Tan, A. (2018). The first U.S. study on nurses’ evidence-based practice competencies indicate major deficits that threaten healthcare quality, safety, and patient outcomes. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 15(1), 16-25.
Perrigino, M. B., Dunford, B. B., Vermace, B. J., Tucker, S. J., & Rempher, K. J. (2017). Age difference and the acceptance of infusion technology. The role of social context on the relationship between generational differences and healthcare technology satisfaction. Journal of Infusion Nursing, 40(4), 238-244.
Dunford, B. B., Perrigino, M., Tucker, S. J., Gaston, C. L., Young, J., Vermace, B. J., Walroth, T. A., Buening, N. R., Skillman, K. L., & Berndt, D. (2017). Organizational, cultural and psychological determinants of smart infusion pump workarounds: A study of three US health systems. Journal of Patient Safety, 15(3), 162-168.
Buckwalter, K., Cullen, L., Hanrahan, K., Kleiber, C., McCarthy, A., Rakel, B., Steelman, V., Tripp-Reimer, T., & Tucker, S. (2017) Iowa Model of Evidence-Based Practice: Revisions and validation. Worldview on Evidence-Based Practice, 14(3), 175-182.
Tucker, S. (2017). People, practices, and places: Realities that influence evidence-based practice uptake. Worldview on Evidence-Based Practice, 14(2), 87-89.
Avdic, Al., Tucker, S., Evans, R., Smith, A., & Silverman, M. (2016). Comparing the Ratio of Mean Red Blood Cell Transfusion Episode Rate of One versus Two Units in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Patients. Transfusion, 56(9), 2346-2351.
Benzo, R., Vickers, K., Novotny, P., Tucker, S., Neutdfeldt, P., Connet, J., Hoult, J., Lorig, K., & McEvoy, C. (2016). Health coaching and COPD re-hospitalization: A randomized study. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 194(6), 672-680.
Tucker, S., & Carr, L. (2016). Translating physical activity evidence to hospital settings: A call for cultural change. Clinical Nurse Specialist, 30(4), 208-215 doi: 10.1097/NUR.0000000000000212.
Tucker, S., Farrington, M., Lanningham-Foster, L., Clark, K., Dawson, C., Quinn, G., Laffoon, T., & Perkounkova, E. (2016). Worksite Physical Activity Intervention for Ambulatory Clinic Nursing Staff. Workplace Health & Safety, 64(7), 313-325. doi: 10.1177/2165079916633225
Tucker, S., (2016). Vital Signs Selfie Campaign. American Journal of Nursing. 116(5), 11.
Tucker, S. (2016). Review: Nurses’ perceptions of dirt and contagion: does the work environment pose a greater threat than one’s own home? Journal of Research in Nursing, 21(1), 68-69.
Moatari-Kazerouni, A., Pennathur, P., Tucker, S., & Leyden, L. (2016). Design Implications to Increase Utilization of Stairwells. Workplace Health & Safety, 64(2), 57-64.
Carr, LJ, Leonhard, C, Tucker, S, Fethke, N, Benzo, R and Gerr, F. (2016). Total Worker Health™ Intervention Increases Activity of Sedentary Workers. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 50(1), 9-17. doi:10.1016/j.amepre.2015.06.022
Swenson, S., Ho, G., Budhathoki, C., Belcher, H., Tucker, S., Miller, K., & Gross, D. (2016). Use of Praise and Criticism in a Sample of Young Children Seeking Mental Health Services. Journal of Pediatric Health Care, 30(1), 49-56.
Lynch, B. A., Weaver, A. L., Starr, S. R., Ytterberg, K. L., Rostad, P. V., Hall, D. J., & Tucker, S. J. (2015). Developmental screening and follow-up by nurses. MCN, The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing, 40(6), 388-393.
Tucker, S., & Lanningham-Foster, L. (2015). Nurse-led school-based child obesity prevention. Journal of School Nursing, 31(6), 450-466. doi: 10.1177/1059840515574002 (selected as 2015 JOSN/SAGE Scholarly Writing award).
Hanrahan, K., Wagner, M., Matthews, G., Stewart, S., Dawson, C., Greiner, J., Pottinger, J., Vernon-Levett, P., Herold, D., Hottel, R., Cullen, L., Tucker, S., & Williamson, A. (2014). Sacred cow gone to pasture: A systematic evaluation and integration of evidence-based practice. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 12(1), 3-11.
Tucker, S. (2014). Determining the Return on Investment for Evidence-Based Practice: An Essential Skill for All Clinicians" in its current form for publication in Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 11(5), 271-273
Carr, L. J., Maeda, H., Luther, B., Rider, P., Tucker, S., & Leonhard, C. (2014). Acceptability and effects of a seated active workstation during sedentary work: A proof of concept study. International Journal of Workplace Health Management, 7(1), 2-15.
Fratzke, J., Tucker, S., Shedenhelm, H., Arnold, J., Belda, T., & Petra, M. (2014). Enhancing nursing practice by utilizing voice recognition for direct documentation. JONA, 44(2), 79-86.
Benzo, R., Vicker-Douglas, K., Ernst, D., Tucker, S., McEvoy, C., & Lorig, K. (2013). Development and feasibility of a COPD self-management intervention delivered with motivational interviewing strategies. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention, 33(2), 113-123.
Tucker, S., Ytterberg, K., Lenoch, L., Schmit, T., Much, D., Wooten, J., Lohse, C., Austin, C., & Mongeon Wahlen, K. (2013). Reducing pediatric overweight: Nurse-Delivered motivational interviewing in primary care. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 28(6), 536-547. Featured on our www.MDLinx.com site April 4, 2013
Tucker, S., & Poland, G. (2013). Health care reform and influenza immunization. Workplace Health & Safety, 61(5), 193-195.
Arnold, J. J., Johnson, L. M, Tucker, S. J., Chesak, S. S., & Dierkhising, R. A. (2013). Comparison of three simulation based teaching methodologies for emergency response. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 9(3), e85-e93.
Breitenstein, S. M., Garvey, C. A., Julion, W. A., Ridge, A. C., Fogg, L., Tucker, S. J., & Gross, D. (2012). The Chicago Parenting Program: Comparing 1-Year outcomes for African American and Latino parents of young children. Research in Nursing & Health, 35, 475-489.
Tucker, S., Bieber, P., Attlesey-Pries, J., Olson, M, & Dierkhising, R. (2012). Outcomes and challenges in implementing hourly nursing rounds to reduce falls in orthopedic units. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 9(1), 18-29.
Tucker, S., Weymiller, A., Cutshall, S., Rhudy, L., & Lohse, C. (2012). Stress ratings & health promotion practices among registered nurses: A case for action. JONA, 42(5), 282-292.
Poland, G., & Tucker, S. J. (2012). The nursing profession and patient safety and healthcare provider influenza immunization: The puzzling stance of the American Nursing Association. VACCINE, 30, 1753-1755.
Tucker, S., Lanningham-Foster, L., Murphy, J., Thompson, W., Weymiller, A., Lohse, C., & Levine, J. (2011). Effects of a worksite physical activity intervention for hospital nurses who are working mothers. Workplace Health & Safety, 59(9), 377-386.
Cutshall, S., Derscheid, D., Miers, A., Ruegg, S., Schroeder, B., Tucker, S., & Wentworth, L. (2010). Knowledge, attitudes and use of complementary and alternative therapies among clinical nurse specialist in an academic medical center. Clinical Nurse Specialist, 24(3), 125-131.
Tucker, S., Harris, M., Pipe, T., & Stevens, S. (2010). Nurses' ratings of their health and professional work environments. American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, 58(6), 253-267.
Miers, A. G., Cutshall, S., Derscheid, D., Ruegg, S., Schroeder, B. J., Tucker, S., Wentworth, L., Ebright, P., & Patten, S. (2010). Conference abstract: Knowledge, attitudes, and use of complementary and alternative therapies among clinical nurse specialists in an academic medical center. Clinical Nurse Specialist, 24(2), 97.
Rhudy, L., Tucker, S., Ofstead, C., & Poland, G. (2010). Personal choice or evidence based nursing intervention: Nurses’ decision-making about influenza vaccination. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 7(2), 111-120.
Tucker, S., Lanningham-Foster, L., Murphy, J., Olsen, G., Orth, K., Voss, J., Aleman, M., Huus, B., & Lohse, C. (2010). School based community partnership for promoting healthy habits for life. Journal of Community Health, 36, 414-422.
Gross, D., Garvey, C., Julion, W., Fogg, L., Tucker, S., & Mokros, H. (2009). Efficacy of the Chicago Parent Program with low-income African American and Latino parents of young children. Prevention Science, 10(1), 54-65.
Pipe, T. B., Timm, J. A., Harris, M. R., Frusti, D. K., Tucker, S., Attlesey-Pries, J. M., Brady-Schluttner, K., Neumann, J., Street, J. W., Twedell, D., Olson, M., Long, G, & Scherb, C. (2009). Implementing a health system-wide evidence-based practice educational program to reach nurses with various levels of experience and educational preparation. Nursing Clinics of North America, 44(1), 43-55.
Arnold, J., Johnson, L., Tucker, S., Malec, J., & Dunn, W. (2009). Emergency response: Development, validation, and evaluation of measurement tools. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 5(1), 25-30.
Tucker, S., Olson, M., & Frusti, D. K. (2009). Evidence-Based Practice Self-Efficacy Scale: Preliminary reliability and validity. Clinical Nurse Specialist, 23(4), 207-215.
Ackley, B. J., Killeen, M. B., Ladwig, G. B., Swan, B. A., & Tucker, S. J. (Spring, 2009). A vision of future nursing practice: What would it be like if evidence-based care was part of every nurse’s practice? Nursing Spectrum & Nurse Week: Medsurg Specialty Guide, 14-15.
Tucker, S. (2009). Nursing research at Mayo Clinic. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 19(S1), S69-S73.
Tucker, S. (2009). Parents as agents of change for childhood obesity prevention: A clinical nursing research program. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 19(S2), S189-S193.
Ofstead, C. L., Tucker, S., Beebe, T. J., & Poland, G. A. (2008). Influenza vaccination among registered nurses: Information receipt, knowledge, and decision-making at an institution with a multifaceted educational program. Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, 29(2), 99-106.
Poland, G. A., Ofstead, C. L., Tucker, S., & Beebe, T. J. (2008). Receptivity to mandatory influenza vaccination policies for healthcare workers among registered nurses working on inpatient units. Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, 29(2), 170-173.
Tucker, S., Derscheid, D., Odegarden, S., & Olson, M. E. (2008). Evidence-based training for enhancing psychiatric nurses' child behavior management skills. Journal for Nurses in Staff Development, 24(2), 75-85.
Tucker, S., Poland, G. A., & Jacobson, R. M. (2008). Requiring influenza vaccination for health care workers. American Journal of Nursing, 108(2), 32-34. 65. 1
Moore, W., Dose, A., Olson, E., Slocumb, N., Sikkink, V., Heim-Penokie, P., Ryan, K., & Tucker, S. (2007). Exploring the experience of patients newly diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and initiating continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy. Sleep, 30 (Abstract Suppl), A196.
Nelson, P. J., Holland, D. E., Derscheid, D., & Tucker, S. (2007). Clinical nurse specialist influence in the conduct of research in a clinical agency. Clinical Nurse Specialist, 21(2), 95-100. 67. 1
Nelson, P. J., & Tucker, S. (2006). Developing an intervention to alter catastrophizing in persons with fibromyalgia. Orthopaedic Nursing, 25(3), 205-214.
Tucker, S., Klotzbach, L., Olsen, G., Voss, J., Huus, B., Olsen, R., Orth, K., & Hartkopf, P. (2006). Lessons learned in translating research evidence on early intervention programs into clinical care. MCN; American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing, 31(5), 325-331. 69. 1
Yigletu, H., Tucker, S., Harris, M., & Hatlevig, J. (2004). Assessing suicide ideation: Comparing self-report versus clinical report. Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, 10(1), 9-15.
Tucker, S., Brust, S., Pierce, P., Fristedt, C., & Pankratz, V. S. (2004). Depression coping selfefficacy as a predictor of relapse 1 and 2 years following psychiatric hospital-based treatment. Research and Theory for Nursing Practice, 18(2-3), 267-275.
Pfeiffer, A., Thompson, J. M., Nelson, A., Tucker, S., Luedtke, C., Finnie, S., Sletten, C., & Postier, J. (2003). Effects of a 1.5-day multidisciplinary outpatient treatment program for fibromyalgia - A pilot study. American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 82(3), 186-191.
Tucker, S., Brust, S., & Richardson, B. (2002). Validity of the Depression Coping Self-Efficacy Scale. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, 16(3), 125-133.
Cronin, J., Nash, V., Ray-Mihm, R., & Tucker, S. (2001). Relationship between psychiatric clinical assessment scores and patients' daily activities. Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, 7(5), 145-154.
Tucker, S., Luedtke, C., & Moore, W. (2001). Exploring the relationship between brief inpatient treatment intensity and treatment outcomes for mood and anxiety disorders. Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, 7(3), 76-83.
Tucker, S., & Brust, S. (2000). Establishing an empirically based psychiatric nursing practice in a rapidly changing health care environment. Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, 6(4), 112-118.
Tucker, S., Moore, W., & Luedtke, C. (2000). Outcomes of a brief inpatient treatment program for mood and anxiety disorders. Outcomes Management for Nursing Practice, 4(3), 117-123.
Tucker, S., Sandvik, G., Clark, J., Sikkink, V., & Stears, R. (1999). Enhancing psychiatric nursing practice: Role of an advanced practice nurse. Clinical Nurse Specialist, 13(3), 133-139.
- Funded Research Grants
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An Exploration of Frontline Nurses' Experience during the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic Copy
Co-Investigator (PI: Esther Chipps)
In-Kind
Evidence-based Practice Among Oncology Nurses
Co-Investigator (PI: Pam Ginex)
Oncology Nursing Society Internal Project
2019-present
In-kind only
Translation of evidence-based interventions into cancer care settings: A systematic review
Co-Investigator (MPI: Mary Cooley & Pam Ginex)
Oncology Nursing Society Internal Project
2019-present
In-kind only
Check & Improve Your Stress & Wellness
Principal Investigator
None
2020 -
In-kind only
Developing Nurse Leaders in Evidence-Based Practice: A Randomized Controlled Trial to Bridge the Research to Practice Gap in Healthcare
Principal Investigator
Submitted to Fisher Business College Leadership Research Grant Program
December 2019 – December 2020
$4,000
Differentiating High versus Low-Quality Performing Hospitals through Creation of an EBP Composite Score
Principal Investigator
Fuld EBP Institute in Partnership with University of Kansas and Press Ganey
(contract delayed) 2019-2020
$20,000-30,000
Development of the EBP Implementation Strategies Self-Efficacy Scale
Principle Investigator
OSU Tucker Start Up Funds & Fuld EBP Institute
In kind
Connecting Home and Early Childhood Behavior Management Strategies for Young Children Living in Poverty.
Co-Investigator (PI: Susie Breitenstein)
Connect and Collaborate Grants Program Stewardship Partners, OSU
$30,000 (LOI accepted to advance to proposal development, Unfunded)
Check Your Stress: Automating Mental Health Screening for College Students
Principal Investigator
OSU Innovation Studio
Costs for prototype
EBP Implementation Strategies Self-Efficacy Scale
Principal Investigator
Internal Start-Up Funds
Flexible
Bringing Action to Mental Health Assessment and Intervention in the Workplace
Principal Investigator
(Letter of Intent Submitted – Not Selected) Ohio State University Connect & Collaborate Grant Program
2018-2020
$60,000
Muscle Matters: Reframing Weight Management for Seniors
Co-Investigator (PI: Kathy Clark)
University of Iowa College of Nursing Dean’s Research Award
2015-2016
$57,975
Multilevel Approach to Reduce Obesity for Working Mothers and Their Children
Co-Investigator (PI: L Lanningham-Foster, ISU)
Iowa State University Food Science & Human Nutrition Internal Grant Program
2014-2016
$10,000
Strengthening the Cardio Metabolic Clinic Program for Child/Adolescent Weight Loss with Innovative Behavioral Strategies
Principal Investigator (Co-PI: L. Carr)
Stead Excellence Program, University of Iowa Children’s Hospitals
2014–2015
$47,500
A Text-Messaging Program to Improve Medical Follow-up for Patients Receiving Sexual Assault Exams in the Emergency Department
Co-Investigator (PI: K. Deeds)
Office of Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice, Department of Nursing Services and Patient Care, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
2014–2016
$3,000
Body Composition Intervention for Older Women: Reframing Weight Management
Co-Investigator (PI: K. Clark)
Hartford Center for Geriatric Nursing Excellence, College of Nursing, University of Iowa
2013–2014
$15,000
Efficacy of a Combined Ergonomic Health Promotion Intervention on Employee Health
Co-Investigator (PI: L. Carr)
Healthier Workforce Center for Excellence (HWCE) at the University of Iowa. The HWCE is supported by Cooperative Agreement No. U19OH008858 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
2013–2014
$30,000
Long-Term Benefits of the Advanced Practice Institute on Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Self-Efficacy and EBP Behaviors and Practices
Principal Investigator
Office of Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice, Department of Nursing Services and Patient Care, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
2012–2015
No funding requested
Worksite Physical Activity Intervention for Ambulatory Clinic Registered Nursing Staff
Principal Investigator
Healthier Workforce Center for Excellence (HWCE) at the University of Iowa. The HWCE is supported by Cooperative Agreement No. U19OH008858 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
2012–2014
$15,000 (Carry over one year)
Perceived Stress and Health Promoting Behaviors Among Nurses at a Midwest Academic Registered Medical Center
Principal Investigator
Division of Nursing Research, Mayo Clinic Duration: 2011–2012
$4,000
Nurses and Evidence-Based Practice: Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes, Self-Efficacy and Practice Environment
Co-Investigator (PI: M. Olson) Funding Source: Small Grants Program, Mayo Clinic
2010–2012
$5,000
Impact of Implementing Developmental and Autism Screening at 18 Months in a General Pediatric Practice
Co-Investigator (PI: B. Lynch)
Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine Research Committee
2009–2011
No funding requested
Reducing Childhood Obesity through Well Child Care: A Pilot Study Role: Principal Investigator
Mayo Clinic #2912033, Patient Education Research Committee
2008–2010
$40,000
An Integrative Education and Training Program for Mayo Clinic Nurses; Evidence- Based Practice, Performance, Measurement and Informatics
Co-Investigator (PI: M. Harris)
Mayo Clinic Rochester, Incented Investment in Mayo’s Future Award
2006–2009
$1,381,060
A Pilot Study to Evaluate Feasibility & Acceptability of Translating a Standardized Parent Training Program as a Preventive Child Mental Health Intervention
Principal Investigator
Mayo Research Committee
2005–2010
$15,570
A Pilot Study to Explore the Perceptions of Patients Viewing a Nurse Education Video Prior to Initiation of CPAP Therapy
Co-Investigator (PI: W. Moore)
Patient Education Research Committee, Mayo Clinic
2005–2010
$20,000
Influenza Vaccination Among Health Care Workers
Co-Investigator (PI: C. Ofstead)
Graduate Student Funded
2005–2009
Emergency Response: Development, Validation and Evaluation of Measurement Tools
Co-Investigator (PI: J. Arnold) Funding Source: Mayo Nursing Research Committee
2005–2008
$4,575
Psychosocial Factors Associated with Heart Failure
Co-Investigator (PI: D. Holland)
Mayo Clinic Nursing Research Committee
2004–2005
$5,000
Testing An Intervention To Decrease Catastrophizing In Persons With Fibromyalgia
Co-Investigator (PI: P. Nelson)
Mayo Clinic Nursing Research Committee
2004–2005
$2,781
Mood State As A Predictor Of Outcomes Following Elective Hip Arthroplasty
Co-Investigator (PI: S. Rajasekaran)
2004–2005
$0
A Pilot Study to Evaluate Feasibility, Acceptability and Effects of the Incredible Years Training Workshop for Nurses Who Work with Children and Principal Investigator
Mayo Clinic Nursing Research Committee
2004–2005
$3,720
Catastrophizing in Patients with Fibromyalgia: A Pilot Study to Develop an Intervention
Co-Investigator (PI: P. Nelson)
Mayo Clinic Nursing Research Committee
2003–2005
$400
Differences Between Patients Diagnosed with a Major Depressive Disorder Admitted to a Partial Program Versus an Inpatient Psychiatric Treatment Program
Principal Investigator
Mayo Clinic Nursing Research Committee
2000–2001
$6,841
Enhancing Professional Practice: Transition To Use Of An Advanced Practice Nurse On An Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Principal Investigator
Mayo Nursing Research Committee
1997–1998
$1,000
Examining the Relationships Between Brief Psychiatric Inpatient Treatment and Treatment Outcomes
Principal Investigator
Mayo Clinic Research Committee
1996–1997
$29,450
Sexual Assault Evidence Collection
Principal Investigator
1986–1988
Amount: ---
Extramural
New Tool for Transferring Contextualized Health Information to Providers, Caregivers and Support Professionals to Improve Health Outcomes for Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Consultant (PI: Susan Abend)
NIH Small Business & Innovation R43/R44 NOT-HD-20-025 (Phase 1)
July 5, 2021 – July 4, 2022
$250,000 (In review)
Reducing Health Risks for Night Shift Nurses: A Coaching Intervention.
MPI (Contact PI)
National Institutes of Health
July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2026
$3,510,312 (In re-review)
Healer Education Assessment and Referral (HEAR) plus MINDBODYSTRONG: A Mental Health Resiliency Intervention for Clinicians
Co-Investigator (PI: Bernadette Melnyk)
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
2021-2024
$1,469,869 (In resubmission review)
An Exploration of Frontline Nurses Managers’ Experience during the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic
Co-Investigator
Association for Leadership Science in Nursing and Versant Center for Advancement of Nursing
January 15, 2021 – January 15, 2022
$12,500
Implementing evidence-based cancer-related symptom management into clinical settings: State of the science
Co-Investigator; Principal Investigator: Pamela Ginex
Oncology Nursing Society & Fuld EBP Institute
2019-2019
In Kind
Parenting Together: Parents and Providers (P2 Together)
Principle Investigator; Co-PI Susan Breitenstein
Letter of Intent Submitted, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Evidence for Action: Making Health a Shared Value 2018 Call for Proposals program
December 15, 2018 – June 15, 2021 (Not selected)
$352,217
The Chicago Parent Program: Improving the Lives of Young Children in Poverty
Faculty Collaborator; Principle Investigator: Debbie Gross
Invited Dissemination Grant, Rita & Alex Hillman Foundation (Funded)
January 1, 2019 – January 1, 2021
$200,000
Parenting Together: Parents and Providers (P2 Together) Supporting Family Wellbeing
Principle Investigator
Bricker & Eckler Anniversary Gift Application 2018 (Not selected)
June 2018 – June 2019
$24,951
Parents and Providers (P2) Together Principal Investigator
United Way 2018 Neighborhood Partnership Grants (Not selected)
June 2018 – June 2019
$9920 with 50% match from project partners
P20 Center for Better Recovery And functIoN in Complex Chronic Conditions (BRAINC3)
Director, Translation Research Core
National Institute of Nursing Research – Not Discussed
2017-2022
$1,249,405
Postpartum weight loss intervention for low-income overweight and obese women: Lifestyle behavioral modification plus psychosocial skill building.
Co-Investigator (PI: Mei-Wei Chang)
NHLBI R34 – Scored 56 (no percentile)
2017-2022
$2,604,216
NCH Alacrity Rapid Testing & Implementation of Novel Intervention Delivery Models
Clinical Leader
(in review) National Institutes of Mental Health (FOA PAR-16-354) – Not discussed; resubmitted in April 2018
2018-2022
$4,000,000
Supplement to Develop Tobacco Cessation Treatment Capacity & Infrastructure
Consultant
NIH/NCI P30 CA086862-17 University of Iowa Cancer Center Support Grant; PI
George Weiner, Co-Project Directors David Katz and Mark Vander Weg
2017-2019
$50,000 (funded)
Keeping Patients Safe: Examining Predictors of Nurses Fatigue and the Moderating Effect of Shift Recovery on Patients Safety Outcomes
Co-Investigator (shifted to consultant due to change in position and state relocation)
National Council of State Boards of Nursing
2016-2018
$216,177
WellMe in 3TM Short Burst Activity Scenarios for Patients with Chronic Illness
Principal Investigator (Co-Investigators: L. Abbott, L. Abushahin, L. Lanningham- Foster, K. Eppen; Consultant: V. Gokenbach)
American Nurses Foundation
2015-2017 (2nd year carryover for one year)
$10,060
Effect of Booster Doses of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Registered Nurse Well-Being and Stress Management
Co-Investigator and Mentor (PI: R. Porter) Funding Source: American Nurses Association Foundation
2013–2016
$4,837
Healthcare Innovation Challenge: Transitional Care Teams to Improve Quality and Reduce Costs of Rural Patients with Complex Illness
Co-Investigator (PIs: G. Rosenthal, P. Cram, C. Turvey)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Care Innovation Awards
2012–2015
$7,662,278
Sustaining Evidence-Based Nursing Practices for Fall Prevention in Hospitalized Oncology Patients
Principal Investigator
DAISY Foundation (JPB-2012-31-A)
2012–2013
$5,000
Comparing Two Parenting Programs for At-Risk Families
Co-Principal Investigator (PIs: D. Gross & H. Belcher; Primary Site: Johns Hopkins University)
National Institute of Nursing Research (NIH) (R01 NR012444-01A1)
2011–2017 (5th year carryover for one year)
$3,207,622
Facilitators and Barriers to Implementing Embedding and Sustaining a Practice Change
Co-Investigator (PI: M. Olson) Funding Source: Sigma Theta Tau International
2011–2012
$5,000
Mayo Clinic Interdisciplinary Women’s Health Research Program
Associate Faculty Member
NIH BIRCWH, RFA-OD-09-006
2010–2015 (removed self from grant in 2011)
Multi-Component Intervention to Decrease COPD-Related Hospitalizations
Co-Investigator (PI: R. Benzo)
National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute, NIH (1R01HL094680-1A2)
2009–2014
$2,213,415
Enhancing Nursing Practice Through a Speech-Optimized Toolset: A Phase One Clinical Trial
Principal Investigator
Peakock Philanthropic Gift
2009–2011
$34,000
Parent Appraisal of Child Pain: An International Collaborative Study
Co-Investigator and Mentor (PI: S. Meiers)
Italian Foundation
2009–2011
$10,000
Targeting the Worksite for Obese Nurses and Their Children
Principal Investigator (Co-PI: L. Lanningham-Foster)
National Institute of Nursing Research, NIH (R21 NR010379-03)
2008–2011
$421,738
Engaging Low-Income Parents in Prevention Programs
Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI: D. Gross; Primary Site: Rush University)
National Institute of Nursing Research, NIH (2R01NR004085-11A2)
2006–2011
$2,912,033 total
Nursing Students and Elementary School Students: Partners in Promoting a Healthy BMI for Life
Principal Investigator
Robert Wood Johnson Executive Nurse Fellows Program with match from Mayo Clinic, Department of Nursing
2007–2010
$40,000
Efficacy of Community-Based Parent/Teacher Training
Consultant (PI: D. Gross to Chicago)
National Institute of Nursing Research, NIH (5R01NR04085)
2001–2006
$2,000,000
Pilot Testing A Behavioral Parent Training Program For Promoting Positive Parent-Child Interactions And Parenting Confidence Among Rural Families With Toddlers
Principal Investigator
Winona State University Professional Improvement Grant
2000–2001
$1,797
Stress, Social Support, Parenting Confidence and Difficult Child Behavior Perceived by Parents with Toddlers Enrolled in Family Child Care
Co-Investigator (Thesis Student Investigators: V. Loeslie, C. Pietila)
Winona State University, Graduate Committee
1999–2000
$1,279
Pilot Testing Two Instruments for Evaluating Psychiatric Treatment Effectiveness for Patients with Major Depression
Principal Investigator
Minnesota Nurses Association Foundation; Mayo Clinic Nursing Research Committee; Winona State University, IFO Professional Development Grant
1998–2000
$5,000; $3,850; $800
Examining Registered Nurses’ Practice Regarding Family Interventions for Adults and Children Receiving Inpatient Mental Health Treatment
Principal Investigator
Minnesota Nurses Association Foundation
1997–1998
$1,000
The Long Term Efficacy of a Behavioral Parent Training Intervention Program for Families with Two-Year-Olds
Doctoral Dissertation
Partially funded by Sigma Theta Tau Gamma Phi Chapter and D. Gross’ FIRST Award (1R29NR02013)
1993–1996
$1,000; $500
Maternal Confidence During Toddlerhood
Research Assistant (PI: D. Gross)
National Institute of Nursing Research, FIRST Award
1989–1995
$500,000
Training Grants
Promoting Health at the Hawthorn Education Center (HEC) through Community Engagement and Development of Partnerships
Consultant
Center for Integrated Center for Integrated Health Science Education and Practice
2007
$45,781
Expanding Early Child Intervention For At-Risk Families
Principal Investigator
Health Resources and Services Administration, Division of Nursing, Department of Health and Human Services. Project partners: Winona State University, Olmsted County Public Health Department, and Mayo Clinic (1D11HP00217)
2001–2004
$869,310
Post-Nursing Master’s CNS Certificate Program
Principal Investigator
Advanced Practice Grant funded by Division of Nursing, Department of Health and Human Services. Project funded to Winona State University in Collaboration with Mayo Clinic (5D09HP00107)
2000–2003
$729,764
- Honors
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- 2019 Distinguished Evidence-Based Practice Trailblazer Award, Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare.
- 2019 Elected as a Distinguished Fellow of the National Academies of Practice (NAP) in Nursing; Induction at Annual Meeting in VA March 7-9, 2019
- 2018 American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award – 2nd place – for Nursing Education/Continuing Education/Professional Development
- 2018 Outstanding Evidence-Based Practitioner Award, College of Nursing, Ohio State University
- 2017 Outstanding Partnership Award for Research thru Clinical Partnerships, With Dr. Ann Marie McCarthy, Midwest Nursing Research Society
- 2016 2015 JOSN/SAGE Scholarly Writing award for Tucker, S., Lanningham-Foster, L., Murphy, J. (March Online March 5, 2015). Nurse-led school-based child obesity prevention. Journal of School Nursing.
- 2014 ANCC Magnet Prize Awarded to University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics for EBP Journey
- 2014 Exemplary Academic-Practice Partnership Award to the University of Iowa College of Nursing and University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics for Research, Education and Practice Partnership
- 2014 Fellow, American Academy of Nursing, Induction to be held October 18, 2014
- 2014 100 Great Iowa Nurses
- 2012 Best Research Report for 2012, Journal of Research in Nursing & Health Journal (1st author: S. Breitenstein)
- 2009 Jeff Groom from Florida International University 10 best articles of 2009 (1st author: J. Arnold)
- 2009 Citation Award, 33rd Annual Midwest Nursing Research Society Conference
- 2009 Excellence in Shared Decision-Making Award (1st place) and Excellence in Best of Show Award (2nd place), Mayo Clinic Nurses Poster Fair
- 2009 Article of the Year, Research Category, Journal of Clinical Simulation, for (1st author: J. Arnold)
- 2008 Book of the Year Award, American Nurses Association Medical-Surgical Nursing, Evidence-Based Practice
- 2007 Bethel Lutheran Church WELCA (Women of the ELCA) Pin Recipient (Recognition for Contributions to Church and Community)
- 1997 Award for Excellence in Research, American Psychiatric Nurses Association
- 1996 College of Nursing Dean’s Award for Superior Achievement, Rush University, Chicago, IL
- 1995 Alumni Award for Outstanding Clinical and Academic Excellence, Rush University, Chicago, IL
- 1994 Sigma Theta Tau Gamma Phi Chapter Scholarship for Doctoral Studies, Rush University , Chicago, IL
- 1993 Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society, Gamma Phi Chapter, Rush University, Chicago, IL
- 1991 Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire
- 1990 UWEC Graduate Student Women's Research Competition (First Place), "Sexual Assault Evidence Collection", University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire
- 1990 UWEC School of Nursing's Scholarly Achievement Award for Graduate Students
- 1990 Wisconsin State Medical Society's Graduate Nursing Student Writing Award
- Professional Activities
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- Associate Editor of Worldviews in Evidence-based Nursing
- Alumna of the Robert Wood Johnson Executive Nurse Fellows Program
- Professional Society Memberships
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- Treasurer for the Board of Directors for the Midwest Nursing Research Society
- American Academy of Nursing
- American Nurses Association
- National Academies of Practice
- American Psychiatric Nurses Association
- American Holistic Nurses Association
- National Association of School Nurses
- NurseTRUST
- The Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
News
April 24, 2024
Majority of respondents feel isolation, loneliness and burnout from demands of parenthood
A new national survey conducted by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center finds a broad majority of parents experience isolation, loneliness and burnout from the demands of parenthood, with many feeling a lack of support in fulfilling that role.
The survey of parents conducted this month found:
April 17, 2024
by Dr. Ethan Morgan
