Theresa Wright, RN, DNP, CCRC
Education
- DNP, University of South Alabama (Nursing), 2009
- MS, University of South Alabama (Nursing), 1990
- BS, University of South Alabama (Nursing), 1982
Specialized Training
- Certification, Association for Clinical Research Professionals, Certified Clinical Research Coordinator, 2000
Research Interests
- Obesity prevention and health promotion in college settings
- Improving college student success and retention
- Quality Improvement in healthcare systems
Ongoing Research Support
- Wright, T., Lynch, C., Swanzy, D. & Jordan, K. (2017). Integrating clinical situations
to improve students’ attitudes toward the elderly population and identification of
common healthcare needs of a vulnerable population. Funded by TeamUSA at $1,980. Role:
Principal Investigator.
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Completed Research Support
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Dearman, C. (2013). Interprofessional Collaborative Practice to Improve Patient Outcomes. Funded by the Department of Health and Human Service/Nurse Education Practice, Quality and Retention (NEPQR) at $1,315,812. Role: Project Faculty.
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Estis, Julie, Pruitt, W, Rudd, A. & Wright, T. (2012) Interprofessional Education Approach to Care of Tracheostomy Patients with Speaking Valves: Respiratory Therapy, Nursing, and Speech Language Pathology Students Learning in a Simulated Acute Care Environment. Funded by the University of South Alabama, Vice President for Health Affairs Interprofessional Education at $3,750. Role: Sub-Investigator.
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Smith, K.K., Jacobs, M., Farmer, J., & Wright, T. (2012). The Impact of a Faculty Workshop on Teaching Practices and Group Work Beliefs of Adult Health Faculty. Funded by the University of South Alabama, College of Nursing Dean’s Grant at $4345. Role: Sub-Investigator.
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Rousell, L., Myers, C. Wright, T. & Harlan, T. (2009). Staff Engagement: Spreading TCAB. Funded by the University of South Alabama, College of Nursing Dean’s Grant at $3,100. Role: Co-Investigator.
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Rousell, L., Myers, C. Wright, T. & Harlan, T. (2009). Shared Decision Making and Cardiovascular Disease. Funded by the University of South Alabama, College of Nursing Dean’s Grant at $2,200. Role: Co-Investigator.
Selected Publications
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Williams, S. G., McDermott, R., Fruh, S., Graves, R., Hall, H., Wright, T., Swanzy, D., & Carter, C. (in press). Nursing students’ satisfaction with daily life: A holistic approach. Journal of Nursing Education. Retrieved from https://www.healio.com/nursing/journals/jne
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Swanzy, D. Bydalek, K., Wright, T. Moore, L. (2017) A Simulated Communication Enhancement Experience for Nursing Students. Clinical Simulation in Nursing (submitted).
Goode, S., Beshears, J., Goode, R., Wright, T., King, A., & Crist, B. (2017). Putting the brakes on breaks: Osteoporosis screening and fracture prevention. Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation, 8(4), 238-243. https://doi.org/10.11772151458517743153
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Rudd, A., Estes, J., Pruitt, B. & Wright, T. (2015). Interprofessional Simulation-Based Education Enhances Student Knowledge of Health Professional Roles and Care of Patients with Tracheostomies and Passy-Muir Valves. Journal of Nursing Education and Practice,5 (6), 123-128.
Wright, T.F. & Swanzy, D.M. (2011). A pathophysiology bank: Investing in nursing education. Nurse Educator, 36, 142-143.
Teaching
Doctoral Courses
- Evidence-Based Practice and Quality Improvement in Health Care Systems
- Organizational Systems Analysis, Leadership and Change
- Translating Evidence into Practice
Graduate Courses Taught
- Advanced Nursing Leadership Roles and Concepts
- Evidence-Based Practice and Quality Improvement in Health Care Systems
- Organizational Systems Analysis, Leadership and Change
Undergraduate Courses Taught
- Foundations of Professional Nursing
- Foundations of Professional Nursing Clinical
- Medication Administration
- Adult Health Nursing Clinical II
- Decision Making and Delegation in Nursing
- Evidence Based Practice in Nursing
- Clinical Skills in nursing
- Pathophysiological Basis for Nursing
Honors and Awards
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Team USA, University of South Alabama, Recognition for Outstanding Achievements in Team-Based Learning as QEP Pedagogical Scholar, May 2016
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Team USA, University of South Alabama, Recognition for Outstanding Achievements in Team-Based Learning as QEP Pedagogical Scholar, April 2016
- The Azalea Chapter of Mortar Board “Top Prof”, 2015 College of Nursing Excellence in Teaching, 2015