CURRICULUM VITAE Kathy Michelle Pendergrass PhD, FNP-BC Asbury Foundation Distinguished Endowed Professor. Assistant Professor,

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1 CURRICULUM VITAE Kathy Michelle Pendergrass PhD, FNP-BC Asbury Foundation Distinguished Endowed Professor Assistant Professor Department of Advanced Practice College of Nursing The University of Southern Mississippi EDUCATION: 2013 PhD Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, SC Nursing 2005 MSN Mississippi University for Women Columbus, MS Family Nurse Practitioner Pediatric Nurse Practitioner 2004 BSN Delta State University Cleveland, MS Nursing 1993 ADN Meridian Community College Meridian, MS Nursing, Registered Nurse PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: I. ACADEMIC August 2014-present August 2012-December 2015 August 2012-August 2014 Assistant Professor, Nursing, Department of Advanced Practice Director, Family Nurse Practitioner Program Assistant Clinical Professor, Nursing University of Southern Mississippi University of Southern Mississippi University of Southern Mississippi August 2008-August 2012 Visiting Faculty, Nursing University of Southern Mississippi August 2006-August 2008 Adjunct faculty, Nursing University of Southern Mississippi January 2007-September 2007 Assistant Professor, Nursing University of West Alabama August 2004-December 2006 Adjunct faculty, Nursing University of West Alabama II. NON-ACADEMIC October 2012-present June 2006-January 2007 Certified Family Nurse Practitioner-Volunteer primary healthcare provider Certified Family Nurse Free Clinic of Meridian-Meridian, MS Rush Health Systems-Choctaw Urgent Care,

2 KMP, Rev. January, Practitioner Butler Alabama Primary Healthcare Provider August 2005-June 2006 July 2003-August 2004 December 1994-July 2003 May 1993-December 1994 SCHOLARSHIP: Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Cardiology Specialty Staff Registered Nurse Cardiac Care Unit Scrub and Circulating Registered Nurse Staff Registered Nurse Telemetry Unit Rush Health Systems-Rush Foundation Hospital, Meridian, MS Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center Meridian, MS Meridian Heart Services Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Meridian MS Rush Foundation Hospital, Meridian MS PUBLICATIONS Pendergrass, K. M., G., Newman, S. D., & Jenkins, C., & (2017). Deaf: A concept analysis using Wilson method. Manuscript in process of being revised based on reviewer recommendations to resubmit to Nursing Forum. Pendergrass, K. M., Jenkins, C., Nemeth, L., & Jones, E. G. (2017). Nurse practitioner perceptions of barriers and facilitators in providing healthcare for Deaf signers: A qualitative socio-ecological approach. Manuscript in process of being revised based on reviewer recommendations to resubmit to Journal of American Academy of Nurse Practitioner. Pendergrass, K. M., G., Newman, S. D., & Jenkins, C., & (2016). Deaf: A concept analysis using Wilson method. Manuscript submitted to Journal of Health Communication: International Perspectives (not accepted). Pendergrass, K. M., Newman, S. D., & Jenkins, C., & (2015). Deaf: A concept analysis using Wilson method Manuscript submitted to Journal of Transcultural Nursing (not accepted). Pendergrass, K. M. (2015). American Deaf culture. Cultural Perspectives Content Set. Lippincott Advisor. Pendergrass, K. M., Newman, S., Jenkins, C., & Nemeth, L. Hearing people s attitudes toward adults who are deaf: an integrative review. Manuscript in preparation for planned submission Pendergrass, K. M. (2013). Providing Effective Communication for Deaf Signers in the Healthcare Setting: an Exploration of Barriers and Facilitators from the Healthcare Provider s Perspective. Dissertation. Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC. The Role of the Nurse Practitioner in Health Care Delivery to Deaf Clients, 2005 Book of Abstracts, Mississippi University for Women Department of Graduate Nursing. RESEARCH IN PROGRESS Pendergrass, K. M. Primary Investigator-Nurse Practitioner Opinions and Knowledge in Providing Care to People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Quantitative research study in collaboration with Institute of Disability Studies (funded by Asbury Foundation). Survey instrument developed and currently open: Provider Opinions and Knowledge of Efficient healthcare delivery for people who are Deaf (POKED). Recruitment ongoing through NP state and local conferences/meetings, and through social media. Non-Print Media: Authorstream.com Presentations Year Posted Views as of 11/20/15

3 KMP, Rev. January, Cellulitis ,889 Seborrheic Dermatitis Contact Dermatitis ,806 Eczema Urticaria Folliculitis ,337 Acne Vulgaris Introduction to Advanced Health Assessment ,004 Visual Methodologies in Nursing Research Autonomic Nervous System and Pharmacology ,808 Total Views 24,655 PRESENTATIONS Professional Audience, International: 2015 October Presenter Podium: Nurse practitioner perceptions of barriers and facilitators in providing healthcare for Deaf signers: A qualitative socio-ecological approach. Podium presentation conducted at the 41 st annual international conference of the Transcultural Nursing Society, Portland, Oregon. (Submitted for poster, invited to change to podium) October Presenter: A concept analysis using Wilson method. Poster session presented at the 40 th annual international conference of the Transcultural Nursing Society, Charleston, South Carolina. Professional Audience, Regional: 2015 April Invited Speaker. Podium presentation Deaf: A concept analysis using Wilson method. Presented at the combined Mississippi/Alabama and Louisiana chapters annual regional conference of the Transcultural Nursing Society, New Orleans, Louisiana February Presenter Podium: Nurse practitioner perceptions of barriers and facilitators in providing healthcare for Deaf signers: A qualitative socio-ecological approach. Podium presentation conducted at the 29 th annual regional conference of the Southern National Research Society, Tampa, Florida July Presenter: Nurse Practitioner Perceptions of Barriers and Facilitators in providing healthcare for Deaf signers: a qualitative socio-ecological approach. In fulfillment of PhD final dissertation defense. Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 2012 April Presenter: Nurse Practitioner Perceptions of Barriers and Facilitators in providing healthcare for Deaf signers: a qualitative socio-ecological approach. Via Adobe Connect in fulfillment of PhD proposal defense requirement. Medical University of South Carolina 2010 September Presenter: Hearing People s Attitudes toward People who are Deaf. Via Adobe Connect in fulfillment of PhD Comprehensive Exam requirements. Medical University of South Carolina 2009 July Presenter: Communication Barriers to Healthcare Experienced by Culturally Deaf Adults. Residency Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC Professional Audience, State:

4 KMP, Rev. January, October Abstract accepted for Poster: Mississippi Nurse Practitioner Perceptions in Providing healthcare for People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Poster session. Mississippi Nurses Association conference, Biloxi, MS 2016 October Abstract accepted for Poster: Mississippi Nurse Practitioner Perceptions in Providing healthcare for People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Poster session. Mississippi Public Health Association conference, Jackson, MS 2016 January Invited Speaker and class facilitator. Qualitative research focus and experiences to PhD students enrolled in Qualitative Research course. University of Southern Mississippi College of Nursing. Hattiesburg, Mississippi November Poster Presentation: Nurse practitioner perceptions of barriers and facilitators in providing healthcare for Deaf signers: A qualitative socio-ecological approach. Presented at USM Research Day, Hattiesburg, Mississippi February Invited Speaker. Qualitative research focus and experiences to PhD students enrolled in Qualitative Research course. University of Southern Mississippi College of Nursing. Hattiesburg, Mississippi September Co-Coordinator: Pediatric Update Continuing Education Conference, University of West Alabama, Livingston, Alabama 2007 June Coordinator: Attention Deficit and Developmental Disorders: The Nurse Role in a Collaborative Approach Continuing Education Conference, University of West Alabama, Livingston, Alabama 2007 June Presenter: Current Research in Autism and Autism-The Nurse Role, Continuing Education Conference, University of West Alabama, Livingston, Alabama 2005 July Presenter: The Role of the Nurse Practitioner in Transcultural Caring for Deaf presented at Plymouth Bluff, Columbus, Mississippi 2005 June Presenter: Reproductive Health and the Adolescent: The Nurse Practitioner Role presented at Mississippi University for Women, Columbus Mississippi 2004 July Presenter: Goal Setting presented at Greenville Higher Education Center, Greenville Mississippi 2004 June Presenter: The Future of Advanced Practice Nursing: Continuing to Rise to the Changing Needs of Healthcare, Delta State University, Cleveland, Mississippi 2004 June Presenter: The Role of the Nurse Manager: One Head, Many Hats, Delta State University, Cleveland, Mississippi 2004 June Presenter: Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant: Similarities and Differences, Delta State University, Cleveland, Mississippi 2004 June Presenter: Communicating Effectively with Deaf Patients: Not as Easy as You Might Think, Delta State University, Cleveland, Mississippi 2004 May Presenter: Providing Effective Communication for Deaf Clients: What is Effective Communication, Delta State University, Cleveland, Mississippi 2004 May Presenter: Deaf and Hard of Hearing: A Community At Risk, Delta State University, Cleveland, Mississippi 2004 April Presenter: A Window in the Life of a Choctaw Indian Family, Greenville Higher

5 KMP, Rev. January, Education Center, Greenville, Mississippi PROPOSALS Pendergrass, K. M., & Metz, K. (Submitted 2016, October) Project Proposal: Deaf Strong Healthcare at USM: A Role-Reversal Project Utilizing American Sign Language as the Dominant Language to Teach Cultural and Linguistic Competency to Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Students. The Southern Miss Fund Grant. Not funded. Pendergrass, K. M. (Submitted 2015, October) Project Proposal: Deaf Strong Healthcare at USM: A Role-Reversal Project Utilizing American Sign Language as the Dominant Language to Teach Cultural and Linguistic Competency to Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Students. The Southern Miss Fund Grant. Not funded. Pendergrass, K. M September. Nurse practitioner perceptions of barriers and facilitators when caring for people who are deaf and hard-of-hearing. Award $14,000. Asbury Foundation of Hattiesburg competitive endowment that provides support for collaboration between nursing faculty and Institute of Disability Studies. Awarded 2 nd year funding Pendergrass, K. M September. Nurse practitioner perceptions of barriers and facilitators when caring for people who are deaf and hard-of-hearing. Award $14,000. Asbury Foundation of Hattiesburg competitive endowment that provides support for collaboration between nursing faculty and Institute of Disability Studies. Pendergrass, K. M. 2013, January: Nurse Practitioner Perceptions of Barriers and Facilitators in providing healthcare for Deaf signers: a qualitative socio-ecological approach (Dissertation proposal) ENDOWMENTS Pendergrass, K. M September. Nurse practitioner perceptions of barriers and facilitators when caring for people who are deaf and hard-of-hearing. Asbury Foundation of Hattiesburg competitive endowment that provides support for collaboration between nursing faculty and Institute of Disability Studies SERVICE: I. UNIVERSITY SERVICE University Level Member, University Assessment Committee Member, Nina Bell Suggs Nomination Committee College Level 2016-present Chair, College of Nursing Curriculum Committee 2016 Chair, Department of Advanced Practice Curriculum Committee Member, Program Evaluation Committee (as program director) Chair, Program Evaluation Committee Active Participation in all areas of this Committee 2010-current present Member, Graduate APR Committee Active Participation in all areas of this Committee Member, Graduate Curriculum Committee Active Participation in all activities of this committee

6 KMP, Rev. January, Member, Nursing Faculty Council Active Participation in all activities of this committee Member, Nursing Faculty Organization Active Participation in all activities of this committee 2013-present Faculty Research Affiliate Member, Graduate Committee Active Participation in all areas of Graduate Committee Department Level 2014-present 2014-present FNP Planning Committee Director of program, participant in planning Member, Advanced Practice Department Committee Participate in departmental sub-committees Member, Personnel Search Committee and 2013/2014 Academic Advisor to Student Group: 2015, Aug-present Advisor, 1/3 of students in FNP program , Aug Advisor, all students in FNP program Advisor, students in FNP program II. COMMUNITY SERVICE International Service: 2007 September Healthcare provider-medical Mission Trip providing humanitarian medical aid to indigent populations in Macedonia, Europe Community Wide Service:

7 KMP, Rev. January, Volunteer-Coyote Hills Equine Rescue & Therapeutic Riding, Inc.-a non-profit organization that intervenes and rehabilitates in situations of neglect or cruelty of horses while providing an outlet for youth and community college volunteer groups. Worked with horses, volunteers, youth groups, grant writing, publicity, fund raising, and website design and maintenance Annually April-May Coach and Volunteers Coordinator-Challenger League Baseball-a yearly sports league for special needs children Member, Creative Worship Team-Faith Baptist Church Director/Choreographer, Creative Movement Ministry at Faith Baptist Church. Interpretive Movement team involving middle school children Co-leader, Women s Ministry Group that meets monthly 2010 December Shift Manager, Wrapping Meridian Faith Baptist Church, December community outreach project 2009 December Participant, Wrapping Meridian community outreach project Communication Director for Emergency Preparedness of Faith Baptist Church Teacher- Girls in Action program for girls grades 1-3 at Faith Baptist Church

8 KMP, Rev. January, Professional Activities: 2016 February Invited Expert Reviewer Qualitative Research content area. PhD Comprehensive Exam. University of Southern Mississippi College of Nursing, Hattiesburg, Mississippi 2015 fall Designed and implemented diabetes specialty clinic for patients of Free Clinic of Meridian February Invited Expert Reviewer Qualitative Research content area. PhD Comprehensive Exam. University of Southern Mississippi College of Nursing, Hattiesburg, Mississippi 2014 Spring Invited Guest Reviewer. PhD Qualitative Course poster/podium presentations of student research. University of Southern Mississippi College of Nursing, Hattiesburg, Mississippi 2012-present 2014-present Volunteer Primary Health Care Provider-Free Clinic of Meridian Member, Board of Directors for Free Clinic of Meridian President, Board of Directors for Free Clinic of Meridian Member, Steering Committee for Free Community Clinic Member, Medical Advisory Board for Wesley House Free Community Clinic Volunteer Health Care Provider-Wesley House Community Health Clinic 2008-present 2008-present 2013-present 2010-present 2012-present 2013-present 2014-present 2016-present present 2015-present Member- Mississippi Nursing Association Member- Mississippi Nurse Practitioner Network Member- American Association of Nurse Practitioners Member- National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty Member- Mississippi Center for Non-Profits Member- Southern Nursing Research Society Member- Sigma Theta Tau Member-Mississippi Public Health Association Member- American Public Health Association Member- Transcultural Nursing Society Member- Mississippi Association of Nurse Practitioners TEACHING: I. COURSES 2016 Fall 2016 NSG 608 Role I: Development for Advanced Practice Nurses NSG 669 Family Nurse Practitioner II NSG 803 Advanced Health Assessment for Advanced Practice Nurses Total 8 hours Spring 2016

9 KMP, Rev. January, NSG 667 Family Nurse Practitioner I NSG 664L Family Nurse Practitioner III Practicum NSG 668 Family Nurse Practitioner Women and Children Total 11 hours 2015 Fall 2015 NSG 669 Family Nurse Practitioner II NSG 669L Family Nurse Practitioner II Practicum Spring 2015 NSG 667 Family Nurse Practitioner II NSG 667L Family Nurse Practitioner II Practicum 2014 Fall 2014 NSG 669 Family Nurse Practitioner II NSG 664L Family Nurse Practitioner Internship Summer 2014 NSG 668 Family Nurse Practitioner Management of Women and Children NSG 669L Family Nurse Practitioner II Practicum (2 sections) Total 10 hours Spring 2014 NSG 667 Family Nurse Practitioner I NSG 667L Family Nurse Practitioner II Practicum (2 sections) Total 11 hours 2013 Fall 2013 NSG 669 Family Nurse Practitioner II NSG 669L Family Nurse Practitioner II Practicum NSG 647 Advanced Pathophysiology for AP Nurses Total 10 hours Summer 2013 NSG 667 Family Nurse Practitioner I NSG 667L Family Nurse Practitioner I Practicum (2) Total 7.5 hours Spring 2013 NSG 803 Advanced Health Assessment NSG 355L Public Health Nursing Lab for RN Students NSG 322L Health Assessment Lab (2) Total 7 hours 2012 Fall 2012 Advanced Pathophysiology Family Nurse Practitioner III (2) Family Nurse Practitioner III Practicum Family Nurse Practitioner IV Practicum Total 14 hours Summer 2012 Family Nurse Practitioner II Family Nurse Practitioner II Practicum (2) Spring 2012

10 KMP, Rev. January, NSG 661 Family Nurse Practitioner I NSG 661L Family Nurse Practitioner I Practicum (2) 2011 Fall 2011 NSG 663 Family Nurse Practitioner III NSG 663L Family Nurse Practitioner III Practicum NSG 664L Family Nurse Practitioner IV Practicum Total 11 hours Summer 2011 NSG 662 Family Nurse Practitioner II NSG 662L Family Nurse Practitioner II Practicum Total 7.5 hours Spring 2011 NSG 661 Family Nurse Practitioner I NSG 661L Family Nurse Practitioner I Practicum NSG 322L Health Assessment Lab Total 10 hours 2010 Fall 2010 NSG 663 Family Nurse Practitioner III NSG 663L Family Nurse Practitioner III Practicum NSG 664L Family Nurse Practitioner IV Practicum Total 11 hours Summer 2010 NSG 662 Family Nurse Practitioner II NSG 662L Family Nurse Practitioner II Practicum NSG 319 Professional Communication Spring 2010 NSG 661 Family Nurse Practitioner I NSG 661L Family Nurse Practitioner I Practicum NSG 451 Professional Nursing Practice NSG 451L Professional Nursing Practice Practicum Total 10.5 hours 2009 Fall 2009 NSG 663 Family Nurse Practitioner III NSG 663L Family Nurse Practitioner III Practicum NSG 664L Family Nurse Practitioner IV Practicum Total 11 hours Summer 2009 NSG 662 Family Nurse Practitioner II NSG 662L Family Nurse Practitioner II Practicum

11 KMP, Rev. January, Spring 2009 NSG 661L Family Nurse Practitioner I Practicum NSG 451 Professional Nursing Practice NSG 451L Professional Nursing Practice Practicum NSG 329 Pharmacology Total 12 hours 2008 Fall 2008 NSG 663 Family Nurse Practitioner III NSG 663L Family Nurse Practitioner III Practicum NSG 664L Family Nurse Practitioner IV Practicum NSG 320 Health Assessment and Promotion NSG 320L Health Assessment and Promotion Practicum Total 12.5 hours Summer 2008 Total 3 hours 2007 Fall 2007 NSG 201 Maternal-Child Nursing NSG 202 Adult Health Nursing NSG 202L Maternal-Child Nursing Practicum NSG 202L Adult Health Nursing Practicum NSG 103L Nursing I Practicum Summer 2007 NSG 103 Nursing III NSG 103L Nursing III Practicum Spring 2007 NSG 102 Nursing I NSG 102L Nursing I Practicum