Kathleen M. Elertson, DNP, APNP, CPNP, FNP-BC Assistant Professor UW Oshkosh College of Nursing Office Phone: (262) 305-2917 elertsok@uwosh.edu FACULTY VITA EDUCATION Post Master s Certificate 2015 University of Massachusetts- Boston, Boston, MA Nursing Doctorate of Nursing Practice 2012 University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI Nursing Master of Science 2007 University of Wisconsin- Madison, Madison, WI Nursing Bachelor of Science Nursing 1990 Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, WI Nursing PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2016-present 2014-present Thedacare Physicians, Shawano, WI Position: Family Nurse Practitioner University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Oshkosh, WI Position: Assistant Professor of Nursing 2013-2017 Herzing University Online, Menomonee Falls, WI Position: Adjunct Faculty, Course Author 2009-2014 State of Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare, Milwaukee, WI Position: Nurse Administrator, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner 2008-2009 Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI Position: Adjunct Clinical Faculty 2001-2009 Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare- St. Joseph, Milwaukee, WI Position: Pediatric and Urgent Care Nurse Educator 1999-2001 St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI Position: Sleep Studies Educator, Infant Apnea Program 1991-2001 St. Joseph Hospital, Milwaukee, WI Position: Staff Nurse, Pediatrics
CERTIFICATIONS 2016-2021 Family Nurse Practitioner Certification by ANCC 2008-2021 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification by PNCB 2008-2020 Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber State of Wisconsin 1990-2020 Registered Nurse State of Wisconsin 1996-2012 Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor 1998-2011 Pediatric Advanced Life Support Regional Faculty 1999-2012 American Academy of Pediatrics Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Instructor 2000-2011 American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructor 2001-2007 Doulas of North America Certified Birth Doula 2004-2010 S.T.A.B.L.E Program Instructor TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES Current N424 Children and Adolescents 2 credits Theory N418 Clinical: Family and Community Health 3 credits Clinical Accel Feb 17: Children and Adolescents 2 credits Theory Accel May 17: Children and Adolescents 2 credits Theory N703 Population Health and Epidemiology 2 credits Theory N806 DNP Scholarly Project II 1 credit Theory Academic Advising 2014-current DNP Scholarly Project Chair 2016 Honor s Thesis Advisor Previous N424 Children and Adolescents 2 credits Theory N418 Clinical: Family and Community Health 3 credits Clinical N423 Accel: Specialty Clinical 2 credits Clinical N424 Accel: Children and Adolescents 2 credits Theory N215 Health Practices in Nursing 3 credits Theory N105 Introduction to Nursing 1 credit Theory N720 Pediatric Seminar for the APN 1 credit Theory N703 Population Health and Epidemiology 2 credits Theory Clinical Papers / Theses DNP Capstone A Quality Improvement Pilot to Promote Completion of the Initial Comprehensive Health Assessment for Children Entering Out-of-Home Care
SCHOLARSHIP Honors & Awards 2017 Outstanding Department, Lavender Graduation, honoree 2015-2016 Sigma Theta Tau International Eta Pi Chapter Research Award 2015 Edward M. Penson Faculty Award Grants 2016 Sigma Theta Tau Eta Pi Research Grant- Prenatal Screening, Funding awarded 2016 Faculty Development Grant- Graduate Multicultural Travel, Not funded 2016 Nurse Foundation of Wisconsin- Prenatal Screening, Not funded 2015 Faculty Development Grant- Graduate Travel Clinical, Not funded Publications Refereed Journals Liesch, S. & Elertson, K.M., (2018) The Face of Diabetes 2017 Pilot Study, Journal of Pediatric Nursing. Abstract accepted for online publication 12/21/17. McNiel, P. & Elertson, K. M. (2018). Advocacy and awareness: Integrating LGBTQ health into pre-licensure curriculum, Journal of Nursing Education accepted for publication 12/13/17. Elertson, K.M. (2017). Improving completion of the initial comprehensive health assessments for children entering foster care. Child and Youth Services Review, published ahead of print 8/6/17 online link: https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1vwudhnfkdgv4. McNiel, P. & Elertson, K. M. (2017). Reality check: Preparing nursing students to respond to Ebola and other infectious diseases. Nursing Education Perspectives, 38(1), 42-43. doi: 10.1097/01. Elertson, K., Liesch, S., Babler, E. (2016). The face of diabetes: Insights into youths experiences as expressed through drawing. Journal of Patient Experience. 3(2), 34-38, doi: 10.1177/2374373516654771. Lancaster, R. S., Anderson, P., Jambunathan, J. Elertson, K., Schmitt, C. (2015). Simulation STEPS ahead. Nursing Education Perspectives, 36(6), 406-407. doi: 10.5480/15-1661. Manuscripts submitted and in process Elertson, K.M., Schmitt, C., Boden, S. (in process). Ask them all: Self-report universal prenatal substance use screening, Maternal and Child Health Journal submitted June 4th, 2017. Liesch, S. & Elertson, K. M., Babler, E. (in process). Drawing and dialogue: Youth s experiences with the face of diabetes. Journal of Patient Experience submitted February 5 th, 2018
Manuscript work in progress Elertson, K.M., McNiel, P., Nickasch, B. (in progress). SAFE training and LGBTQ health disparities: Qualitative review of a clinical pilot. Journal of Homosexuality Schmitt, C. Elertson, K.M., Gobis, L. (in progress). Legal and ethical implications of universal prenatal substance use screening. Reviewer Manuscripts 2018 Invited to peer review: Journal of Pediatric Nursing 2018 Invited to peer review: Journal of Patient Experience 2017 Invited to peer review: Journal of Pediatric Nursing 2016 Awarded Outstanding Reviewer status with Journal of Pediatric Nursing 2016 Invited to peer review: Journal of Pediatric Nursing 2015 Invited to peer review: Journal of Pediatric Nursing Abstracts 2017 Invited to participate: Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care, 2017 Annual Conference abstract reviewer 2016 Invited to participate: Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care, 2016 Annual Conference abstract reviewer 2015 Invited to participate: Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care, 2015 Annual Conference abstract reviewer Current Research Presentations Paper presentations: 2018 Invited to present, Filling the Gap: What Families Need, What Providers Need: Moving toward comprehensive care for women and infants affected by opioids. Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care Annual Conference, Elkhart Lake, WI 2017 Invited to present, Filling the Gap: What Families Need, What Providers Need: Moving toward comprehensive care for women and infants affected by opioids. Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care, Regional Forums. Fox Valley Region and Southeast Region, Wisconsin 2016 Invited to present, Engaging, caring, and sharing: Opportunities to promote and support resilience among infants and families impacted by substance use disorders. Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care Annual Conference, Elkhart Lake, WI 2015 Invited to present, Reap what you sow: Experience, resiliency, and substance use disorders. Webinar presentation, Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care, UW Oshkosh campus 10/27/15 2015 Invited to present Bridging the Gap: Care, Collaboration, and Assessment of the Family Impacted by Substance Abuse, Centerstone Counseling Community Training, Murfreesboro, TN 2015 Invited to present Bridging the Gap: Care, Collaboration, and Assessment of the Family Impacted by Substance Abuse, Wisconsin Association of Perinatal Care Annual
Conference, Appleton, WI 2014 Invited to present: Social and Physical Determinants of Maternal Child Health, Wisconsin League of Nurses Fall Conference, Pewaukee, WI, 2014 2014 Invited to present: Opioid Effects on Maternal Newborn Outcomes, Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care, Fox Valley presentation, Aurora Medical Center, Oshkosh, WI Podium and Poster Presentations: 2018 Accepted for podium presentation, The Face of Diabetes 2017 Pilot Study. American Holistic Nurses Association National Conference, Niagara Falls, New York, June 10, 2018 2018 Accepted for poster presentation, Liesch, S. & Elertson, K.M., The Face of Diabetes, findings from a drawing pilot study, Pediatric Endocrinology Nursing Society (PENS) Annual conference, Bonita Springs, Florida, May 16-19, 2018. 2017 Accepted for poster presentation, Elertson, K.M. & Schmitt, C. A. Ask them all: Self-report universal prenatal substance use screening, American Nurses Association, Quality and Innovation Conference, Orlando, Florida, March 21-23, 2018. 2017 Accepted for poster presentation, Liesch, S. & Elertson, K.M., The Face of Diabetes, findings from a drawing pilot study, Children s Hospital of Wisconsin Annual Pediatric Nurses Conference, November 1, 2017, Milwaukee, WI. 2016 Invited to submit and accepted for podium presentation, The Face of Diabetes, the Child s Perspective, Pediatric Research Interest Group, MNRS Annual Conference 2016- Milwaukee, WI 2015 Abstract accepted for podium presentation. A Quality Improvement Pilot to Promote Completion of the Initial Comprehensive Health Assessment for Children Entering Out-of- Home Care, MNRS Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN Professional Development Conferences Attended 2018 ANA Quality and Innovation Annual Conference, Orlando, FL 2017 Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care, Regional Forum, Fox Valley, Appleton, WI 2017 Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care, Southeast Region, Milwaukee, WI 2016 Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care, Annual Conference, Elkhart Lake, WI 2015 Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care, Northwoods Conference, Minocqua, WI 2015 Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care, Annual Conference Appleton, WI 2014 Wisconsin League of Nurses Annual Conference, Pewaukee, WI 2014 Sigma Theta Tau, Eta Pi Scholarship Day, Oshkosh, WI Continuing Education 2018 Pediatric Nursing Certification Board, Psychopharmacology Review, 7.5 contact hours 2017 Pediatric Nursing Certification Board, Pharmacology Review, 2.5 contact hours 2017 University of Wisconsin, Madison Continuing Education, Opioid prescribing, ANA approved, 2 contact hours 2016 Pediatric Nursing Certification Board, Pharmacology Review, 8.5 contact hours 2016 University of Nebraska, Family Nurse Practitioner Review, ANCC approved, 90 contact hours
2015 Fall Adult Health theory, University of Massachusetts- Boston, 3 credits 2015 Fall Primary Care of the Family- Adult, University of Massachusetts- Boston, 6 credits 2015 Summer Mental Health of the Urban Family, University of Massachusetts- Boston, 3 credits. 2015 MNRS Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN - 10 contact hours 2014 Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care Regional Forum, Oshkosh WI- 3 contact hours INSTITUTIONAL AND EXTRINSTITUTIONAL SERVICE System 2017 Nurses for Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, host site 2016 Nurses for Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee 2015 Nurses for Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin, Madison 2014 Nurses for Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire University 2015-2018 FSCASL Committee member 2015-2017 Chancellor s Subgroup Committee member: Youth Protection on Campus 2015-2017 Spring and Winter Commencement attendance 2015-2017 Chancellor s Regional Forum participant 2015-2016 Graduate Academic Program Review Study Guide and Report 2014-2015 Take Back the Night participant College of Nursing 2018 Jonas Scholarship application co-author 2018 Jonas Scholarship application reviewer 2017 Undergraduate program admissions interviewer 2017 Graduate Program Committee Chair 2017 Facilitator, Strategic Planning Academic Practice Partnership Group 2017 SAFE Training co-coordinator Senior 1 Clinical groups 2017 Graduate Program Admissions Interviewer 2017 CON Ad hoc By-laws Committee member 2017 Poverty Simulation Facilitator 2016 Planning group and co-chair of CON Holiday Silent Auction with proceeds supporting student scholarship funding 2016 Graduate Program Committee member 2016 Facilitator, Strategic Planning Academic Practice Partnership Group 2016 CON Ad hoc By-laws Committee member 2016 Poverty Simulation Facilitator 2016 50 th Anniversary Cornerstone Celebration attendee 2016 50 th Anniversary Dinner attendee 2016 Sigma Theta Tau Fall Scholarship Presenter 2016 Search and Screen Committee Chair, Dean s Assistant 2016 Spring Pinning Ceremony Presentation of Graduates 2016 SAFE Training co-coordinator Senior 1 Clinical groups 2016 Graduate Program Admissions Interviews
2016 Undergraduate Program Admissions Interviews 2015 Graduate Program Committee member 2015 Search and Screen Committee, Associate Dean 2015 Poverty Simulation Facilitator 2015 CCNE DNP Report committee writer 2015 CRNA Consultant Meeting 2015 Consultant to Kimberly Clark Corporation, Infant products for graduate student research opportunities 2015 Graduate Program Admissions Interviews 2015 Spring Pinning Ceremony Flower presenter 2015 Nightingale Awards Dinner sponsored student attendance 2015 Undergraduate Admissions Interviews 2014 OB Skills Day volunteer 2014 Ebola In-service presenter Senior 1 students 2014 CON Dean Faculty Interview participant 2014 Sigma Theta Tau Eta Pi Scholarship Day presenter 2014 Poverty Simulation participant Community 2018 Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care Education Committee member 2017 Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care Regional Forum Planning Committee, Chair 2017 Winnebago County Pediatric Respite Program, Oshkosh, WI 2017 Muscular Dystrophy Association, Fill the Boot Campaign Volunteer, Wauwatosa, WI 2017 SAMS House Take Them a Meal and Health Education, Shawano, WI 2017 Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care Elected Board Member, Southeast Nurse Representative, Madison, WI 2017 City of Milwaukee Fetal Infant Mortality Review Team (FIMR) member 2016 SAMS House Take Them a Meal and Health Education, Shawano, WI 2016 Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care Southeastern Nurse Representative Board Nominee, Madison, WI 2016 Winnebago County Pediatric Respite Program, Oshkosh, WI 2016 Consultant for Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care regarding maternal substance use and child welfare referrals, Northeast Regional Forum 2015 Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care, Consultant to Cornerstone, Murfreesboro, TN and Tennessee Department of Health- Mental Health Division 2015 Muscular Dystrophy, Fill the Boot campaign volunteer, Wauwatosa, WI 2015 Pediatric Respite Care Program, Winnebago County 2015 Muscular Dystrophy Muscle Walk, Milwaukee, WI 2014 City of Milwaukee Fetal Infant Mortality Review Team (FIMR) member 2014 Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care, Regional Forum presenter Professional Nursing Affiliations 2017 National League for Nursing 2017 American Nurses Association 2017 Wisconsin Nurses Association 2017 Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care
2017 Sigma Theta Tau International member 2016 Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care 2016 Wisconsin Nurses Association 2016 American Nurses Association 2016 National League for Nursing 2015 National League for Nursing 2014 Midwest Nursing Research Society member 2014 National League for Nursing 2006 Sigma Theta Tau International- Beta Eta Chapter member 2006 Golden Key International member