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Texas Woman’s UniversityKimberly Bookout, MSN, RN, CPNP, CWON
B.S. Texas Tech University HealthScience Center M.S. University of Texas
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Membership Content Validation CommitteeWound Ostomy Continence Nurses
Society Association of Pediatric Surgical Research
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
Member of the Dallas Medical ReserveCorp
Association of Pediatric Surgical Nurses
Corp. Volunteered at the Reunion Arena
shelter in September 2005
Publications Journal of Pediatric Health Care
2008JWOCN 2002 & 2004Home Health Focus 1994
“Pursuing and obtaining a doctoral
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Pursuing and obtaining a doctoral degree in nursing practice is a natural
progression for an APN.”
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Texas Woman’s UniversityJulie Dreadin RNC, MS, WHCNP
B.S. University of Texas at Arlington
• First Women’s Health NursePractitioner to specialize inArlington
M.S. Texas Woman’s University Volunteer Organizations
Christ’s Family
Practitioner to specialize inmammography Research
Fiber treatments for constipation; Not all fib t d lClinic-Preston Road
Church of ChristAWHONNOncology Nursing Society
fiber created equal Effectiveness of pessary for support and symptom relief
Society
“The DNP will provide me with the ability to develop this position [Diagnostic Breast
Imaging/Radiology] into advanced nursing practice that is strong in advanced clinical skills grounded
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that is strong in advanced clinical skills, grounded in evidence, and based on nurse-practitioner
research.”
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Texas Woman’s UniversityJohn D. Gonzalez RN, MS, ANP-C
B.S. Texas Woman’s University M.S. State University of New York Memberships
North Texas Nurse Practitioners Association American Academy of NursePractitionersSigma Theta Tau InternationalHonor Society of NursingHonor Society of Nursing
Honors SUNYSB Academic and Clinical Excellence Top 4% AANP Certification Exam
R hResearchDrug Trials – NeurogesX C107 (HIV-associated distal polyneuropathy, North Texas Center for AIDS and Clinical Research
“The focus of the clinical doctorate is in alignment with my desire to be a leader within healthcare, the nursing profession, to be an expert in my field of
ti d b i iti t i t ti t
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practice and be in a position to impact patient outcomes…”
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Texas Woman’s UniversityCatherine Hill, RN, BA, MSN, GNP
•ADN at Hillsborough Community College•BA in Management from National-Lewis University•MSN in Gerontological Advanced Practice from the University of South Florida•Completed 32 hours toward PhD before being p gaccepted into TWU's DNP program.
“My work experience is varied, like most nurses. Virtually everything I've accomplished has been with the help of many remarkably talented people, too numerous to mention here in addition to the support of my loving family.”
“I started out in ICU, but now I oversee the "provision of care" in our physicians’ offices throughout 13 counties We use the American Academy ofcounties. We use the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nurses Standards, while developing a Medical Home Pilot project for underserved seniors through implementation of a Medicare pay-for-performance mechanism called PQRI (Physician Quality Reporting Initiative). We also provide
“I want to teach – to be able to give back to the profession I
love some much.”
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y p g ) pphysician coaching on CPT coding.”
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Texas Woman’s UniversityDebra Knipe RN, CNM, MS
B.S. Texas Woman’s University M.S. Texas Woman’s UniversityC tifi d N Mid ifCertified Nurse MidwifeParkland School of Nurse Midwifery
Certified Nurse Midwifery with experienceIn private practice and at Parkland Healthp pand Hospital Systems. Debra has attended over 1000 births of
underserved, uninsured women.
The DNP will help me become more knowledgeable in caring for women. My
interests are gestational diabetes and chorioamnionitis.
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Texas Woman’s UniversityJanice Lankford RN, CNM, MS
DCCCD Dallas, TX AND NursingB.S. Texas Woman’s UniversityM.S. Texas Woman’s UniversityCertified Nurse MidwifeCertified Nurse MidwifeParkland School of Nurse Midwifery
Current Position: Certified Nurse-Midwife – Coordinate all aspects of antepartum care, intrapartum care, and postpartum care for the largest midwifery service in the United States. Additional responsibilities: Teaches third year medical students, PAs, and interns “This added knowledge would year medical students, PAs, and interns how to do routine vaginal deliveries. Manages 37 CNMs and provides an environment where growth and satisfaction are encouraged.
increase the feasibility of teaching, doing missionary work, and
volunteering at ACNM in the future, while providing expertise as the
CNM Manager at Parkland ”
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CNM Manager at Parkland.
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Texas Woman’s UniversityTrina Lanza RN, WOCN, MSN, FNP
Houston Baptist University University of Texas Medical Branch Texas Tech University
Types of service to patients
Consulting/MesobellaPatient care in nursing homes and ghome healthIn-servicing in ostomy and wound care
Affiliations Affiliations American Academy of Nurse
Practitioners North Texas Nurse Practitioners-
Metroplex-West, Dallas
“The education that I would receive form the Texas Woman’s University DNP Program would greatly enhance my ability to achieve my professional
goals and aspirations in the future, by equipping me with the highest level of theoretical and
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me with the highest level of theoretical and practical knowledge in our nursing profession.”
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Texas Woman’s UniversityWilliam Lodrigues WHCNP, RNC, MS, RN
B.S. Northeast Louisiana University M.S. Texas Woman’s UniversityWHNP UT Southwestern Medical College
Breast Oncology Nurse Practitioner, Parkland Health & Hospital System Clinical Instructor, University of TexasSouthwestern Nurse Practitioner SchoolSouthwestern Nurse Practitioner School
CertificationWomen’s Health Care NursePractitionerIntrauterine Device, SouthwesternMedical CenterONC Cancer Chemotherapy Provider
The “DNP program will train me to be a leader in the field of oncology, prepare me for a more substantial role in
research, and enable me to write policies and procedures that will alter outcomes. I need to become a stronger
advocate for my patients and your program will help me
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Texas Woman’s UniversityLynn Outlaw, MSN, APRN, PMHNP, BC
• M.S.N. University of Texas, Arlington B.S.N. Baylor University, Cum Laude
Current position Veteran’s Administration – providemental health services for veterans in rural
Past work experiences: Hopper Group private psychiatric office Clinical Instructor, University of Texas at ArlingtonContract Manager Outreach Health ServicesContract Manager, Outreach Health ServicesClinical Coordinator/Case Manager Home HealthCommissioned Officer, U.S. Public Health ServiceVeteran U.S. Army and U.S. Navy
fProfessional AssociationsSigma Theta TauAmerican Nurses AssociationTexas Nurses AssociationAmerican Psychiatric Nurses Association
I hope the DNP will help me provide mental health services to our
veterans who have served in Iraq and reside in rural areas
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American Psychiatric Nurses Associationand reside in rural areas.
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Texas Woman’s UniversityJanquilyn Driver Merida MS, APRN, BC, FNP
B.S.N. University of Texas atAustin M.S.N. Texas Woman’s
University
Honors Texas Achievement AwardWho’s Who Among
American College Students
MembershipsNorth Texas Nurse PractitionersTexas Nurse Practitioner American Academy of Nurse “Th h i d d f h i ’ lAmerican Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Research Experience AVENTIS DVT
A t B t i l Si iti
“The changing demands of the nation’s complex health care environment require that nurses serving
in specialty positions have the highest level of scientific knowledge and practice expertise
possible.” –The American Association of Colleges
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Acute Bacterial Sinusitis KOS Hypercholesterolemia
possible. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
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Texas Woman’s UniversityVanessa Nestor RN, CNS, FNP
o B.S. University of Missourio M.S. Texas Woman’s University
o Committees
oVolunteer Activitieso Dugan Divettes, a woman’s
scuba diving club that cleansthe local rivers and lakes SAMMi i t id oInstitutional Review Board
oNursing Peer ReviewoTumor Board (UTSW, Baylor)
oTexas Health Care Providers/BaylorHealth Care System
o SAMMinistry provides shelter and care for the homeless
“The nursing practice Health Care System o Provides care and consultation
to patients with primary brain tumors
o Membership and Honors
gdoctorate degree
appropriately marries the clinical aspects of the
advance practice nurse po AANP Member o Who’s Who in American Nursingo Who’s Who in American Women
o Publications
pto the role of the
scientific investigator.”
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o Heart & Lung March/April 2007
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Texas Woman’s UniversityMichele Owens RN, BSN, MSN, FNP
•B.A. University of Dallas•B.S.N. and M.S.N. Texas Woman’s UniversityC tifi ti•Certifications
•Certified Advanced CardiacLife Support
•Certified Basic Life SupportA i A i ti f•American Association of Critical Care Nurses
•Denton Regional Medical Center, ICUK F il H lth“ i i DNP i k f ll •Krum Family HealthcareAssociates
•Family nurse practitioner in a semi-rural clinic
“…attaining a DNP is a necessary task for all nurse practitioners to prove to the medical and nursing
field that nurse practitioners are an essential asset to the health care field and increase awareness of
our contributions and concerns about our
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ou co t but o s a d co ce s about oucommunities...”
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Texas Woman’s UniversityConsuela D. Witherspoon MSN, RN, APRN, BC
B.S.N University of Tennessee at MartinM.S.N. Mississippi University for Women
Katrina Relief Effort, Health StaffMedical Emergency Response Team Church Health Ministry
CertificationsCertificationsPediatric Advanced Life SupportNeonatal Resuscitation ProgramBasic Life SupportEmergency Nursing Pediatric “Of all gifts bestowed upon humanityCourse
Membership/HonorsSigma Theta Tau International Honors Society of Nursing
Of all gifts bestowed upon humanity, the ability to communicate is one of the
most important. I plan to provide services to prevent, diagnose, evaluate,
and treat patients within an d d i ”
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underserved community.”
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Texas Woman’s UniversityJan Zdanuk, FNP-BC, MSN, RN, CNS, CWS, FACCWS
B.S.N. Arizona State UniversityM.S.N. Northwestern State UniversityMedBasics Family Health Center
Serves underserved in Ft WorthServes underserved in Ft. WorthET/Wound Consultant Home HealthHonors:Health Care Hero, Ft. WorthWho’s Who in American NursingClinical Excellence Award, Bossier Medical Center
• International Medical Mission Volunteerto Nigeria, Benin, Malawi, Liberia, SouthAfrica for wound care and internalAfrica - for wound care and internalmedicine in underserved villages Publications
Maternity & Women’s Health Care2000, 2004, 2007
“TWU’s Doctor of Nursing Practice has the potential to change the world and make
significant difference in healthcare.”
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Maternity Nursing 1999
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Texas Woman’s UniversityKay Banks MS, RN, FNP-C
B.A. University of Texas at Dallas B.S.N Texas Woman’s University M.S. Texas Woman’s University
OrganizationsNorth Texas Nurse Practitioners Association American Academy of NurseAmerican Academy of NursePractitionersSigma Theta Tau InternationalHonor Society of Nursing
P f i l C d ti lProfessional Credentials Advanced Cardiac Life Support Basic Life Support American Academy of Nurse
Practitioners
“The goal of expanding my knowledge base and level of clinical expertise is delivery of high quality health care.”
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Advanced Practice Nurse
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Texas Woman’s UniversityWinde R. Chambers APRN, BC, FNP
B.S.N and M.S.N Northwestern State University
Certifications Basic Life SupportBasic Life Support Advance Cardiac Life Support
Provider
Associationsf National League of Nursing
Louisiana Association of NursePractitioners Sigma Theta Tau International
Honor Society of NursingHonor Society of Nursing
Research Sub-Investigator, LA Research Center, affiliated with Gastrointestinal Specialist
“I feel that this program will further improve my critical thinking as well as my clinical decision
making skills.”
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