CLAUDINE DUFRENE, PhD, RN-BC, GNP-BC ASSISTANT PROFESSOR The University of St. Thomas School of 3800 Montrose 77006-4626 Office: 1208 Colquitt Phone: 713-525-7280 Fax: 713-831-6984 Email: dufrenc@stthom.edu EDUCATION Year Institution City, State Degree/Major 2013 Texas Women s University 2006 University of Texas Medical Branch PhD Research Post-Master s Gerontological Nurse Practitioner 2001 2002 Louisiana State University New Orleans, LA Post Master s Advanced Practice 2000 University of Phoenix Phoenix, AZ 1998 University of Phoenix Phoenix, AZ 1991 Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA MSN BSN ADN LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION Current Texas RN License Expires 08/31/2015 Current ANCC GNP-BC Expires 07/18/2016 Current ANCC RN-BC, Med-Surg Expires 11/07/2014
Page 2 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Year Institution Position/Title 08/19/13 Present 09/01/07 08/16/13 01/01/07-08/31/12 08/16/04-08/31/07 07/01/04-07/31/04 08/00-06/04 12/97-08/00 06/92-04/99 05/91 06/92 University of St. Thomas School of UTMB School of UTMB School of UTMB School of Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (LSUHSC) School of New Orleans, LA LSUHSC School of New Orleans, LA Memorial Medical Center New Orleans, LA Lady of the Sea General Hospital Galliano, LA St. Anne General Hospital Raceland, LA Assistant Professor Assistant Professor of Director, Simulation Center Instructor of Clinical /Course Coordinator Assistant Professor of Clinical Instructor/Course Coordinator RN-Inpatient Rehab Supervisor Nurse Manager, Med-Surg RN-Med-Surg HONORS AND AWARDS 2013 Rising Star in Scholarship and Research, Texas Woman s University, 2012 Epsilon Omega Epsilon Honor Society 2012 Parry Outstanding Doctoral Student, Texas Woman s University, 2012 Who s Who among Students in American Universities and Colleges for 2012, Texas Woman s University, 2010 Tom and Tillie McDonald Scholarship, Texas Woman s University, 04/2009 Alpha Delta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Nurses Honor Society Excellence in Teaching Award
Page 3 HONORS AND AWARDS (cont d) 2007 National Scholars Honor Society 2004 2007 Who s Who Among America s Teachers 2003 Great 100 Nurses of 2003, Louisiana 2001 United Who s Who 2000 Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES Grants Dufrene, C. (2011). $1500.00 grant award. John Winston Carter Research Grant Award Knowledge Acquisition in Baccalaureate Students Following High Fidelity Simulation. Beckworth, C., Jose, M., Dufrene, C., & Andrews, V. (2010). $300,000.00 grant award. Innovation Grant Program Grant Award Increasing Clinical Education Capacity Through Advanced Simulation Technology. Dufrene, C. (2010). $500.00 grant award. Sigma Theta Tau International Alpha Delta Chapter Research Grant Award Increasing patient safety competencies in undergraduate nursing students through simulation. Dissertation Dufrene, C. (2013). Testing the effectiveness of peer facilitated debriefing following high fidelity simulation. (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Texas Woman s University,. Publications Dufrene, C., & Young, A. (2013). Successful debriefing Best methods to achieve positive learning outcomes: A literature review. Nurse Education Today; Available online 23 July 2013, ISSN 0260-6917, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2013.06.026 (http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/s0260691713002384). Jose, M., & Dufrene, C. (2013). Educational competencies and technologies for disaster preparedness in undergraduate nursing education: An integrative review, Nurse Education Today, Available online 12 August 2013, ISSN 0260-6917, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2013.07.021. (http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/s0260691713002736). Dufrene, C. (2012). Healthcare partnerships: A literature review of interdisciplinary education. Journal of Education; 51(4), 212-216. doi: 10.3928/01484834-20120224-01.
Page 4 SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES (cont d) Publications (cont d) Coleman, P. A., Dufrene, C., Bonner, R. J., Martinez, J., Dawkins, V., Koch, M, Schumann, R, & Norman, G. (2011). A regional partnership to promote nursing instructor competence and confidence in simulation. Journal of Professional, 27(6), e28-e32. Dufrene, C. (2009). Photography in pressure ulcer documentation. Critical Care Nurse Quarterly, 32(2), 77-80. Dufrene, C. (2007). Vital signs. In Rhoads, J., & Meeker, B. (Eds.), Davis's guide to clinical nursing skills. Philadelphia: F. A. Davis. Academic Presentations Gerik, S., & Dufrene, C. (2012). Enhancing Interprofessional Education through Simulation. SSH-NLN Interprofessional Education and Healthcare Simulation Symposium: San Diego, California, January 27 28, 2012. Dufrene, C. (June 2008). Faculty development in simulation, 12 th International Learning Resource Centers Conference: San Jose, California, June 12 14, 2008. Richard, P., Fleschler, R., Trumble, J., & Dufrene, C. (2006). Creating a culture for Evidence- Based Practice: Information Literacy, Sigma Theta Tau International, 17 th International Research Congress focusing on Evidence-Based Practice: Montreal, Quebec, Canada ~ Le Centre Sheraton Montreal, 19-22 July, 2006. Dufrene, C. (2002, March). Abnormal GI problems. Memorial Medical Center, New Orleans, LA. Dufrene, C. (1999, August). Central lines, dialysis accesses. in-service, Chalmette Medical Center, Chalmette, LA. Dufrene, C. (1999, August). assistant skills. in-service, Chalmette Medical Center, Chalmette, LA. Dufrene, C. (1998, March). Eating disorders. Evergreen Jr. High School, Houma, LA. Dufrene, C. (1997, June-September). Signs and symptoms of heart attacks. Learning Center, Lady of the Sea Hospital, Galliano, LA. Posters Dufrene, C., Young, A., Langford, R., & Binder, B. (2013). Testing the effectiveness of peer facilitated debriefing following high fidelity simulation. Honor Society of, Sigma Theta Tau International 42 nd Biennial Convention, Indianapolis, IN, November 16 20, 2013. Dufrene, C., & Szauter, K. (2013). Student Perceptions on Using Standardized Patients for High Stakes Testing in an Undergraduate Health Assessment Course, 2013 Educational Symposium, Houston, Texas, May 23, 2013.
Page 5 SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES (cont d) Posters (cont d) Dufrene, C., & Szauter, K. (2013). Student Perceptions on Using Standardized Patients for High Stakes Testing in an Undergraduate Health Assessment Course. 9 th Annual Innovations in Health Science Education Conference: Austin, Texas, February 21, 2013. Dufrene, C., Gerik, S., & Hernandez, B., (2012). Enhancing Interprofessional Education through Simulation. SSH-NLN Interprofessional Education and Healthcare Simulation Symposium: San Diego, California, January 27 28, 2012. (Poster Presentation) Beckworth, C., Jose, M., Dufrene, C., & Andrews, V. (June 2011). Increasing Clinical Education Capacity Through Advanced Simulation Technology. 10 th Annual International Simulation/Learning Resource Centers Conference: Orlando, Florida, June 15 18, 2011. (Poster Presentation 1 st place research poster). Dufrene, C. (June 2011). Knowledge Acquisition in Baccalaureate Students Following High Fidelity Simulation. 10 th Annual International Simulation/Learning Resource Centers Conference: Orlando, Florida, June 15 18, 2011. (Poster Presentation) Dufrene, C. & Richard, P. (June 2010). Life after a storm: The rebirth of a simulation center. 9 th Annual International Simulation/Learning Resource Centers Conference: Las Vegas, Nevada, June 16 19, 2010. (Poster Presentation) Richard, P., Fleschler, R., Dufrene, C., Trumble, J. (2007). Information literacy in a baccalaureate nursing program, Southern Research Society Annual Conference: Galveston, Texas, February 22 24, 2007. (Poster presentation) Fleschler, R., Dufrene, C., Trumble, J., & Richard, P. (2006). Information Literacy: Creating a Basis for Evidence-Based Practice. Poster Presentation, Summer Institute on Evidence- Based Practice: Quality Improvement, Quality Indicators. Sponsored by University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, June 29 July 1, 2006. (Poster presentation) Hanks, R., & Dufrene, C. (2006). Poster presentation: Using group projects to teach nursing theory to undergraduate baccalaureate students. 2006 Regional Conference: Advances in Teaching and Learning at University of Texas Health Sciences Center Houston,. (Poster presentation) Hanks, R., & Dufrene, C. (2006). Poster presentation: Student perceptions of using group projects to teach nursing theory to entry level baccalaureate students. University of Texas Medical Branch,. (Poster presentation) Other 09/11 04/13 2007 Present Scholars in Education Program UTMB Geriatric Manuscript Reviewer
Page 6 SERVICE Community Service 2005 2007 Region VI Family Planning Regional Training Center Advisory Board Member TEACHING ACTIVITIES University of St. Thomas Fall 2013 NURS Holistic : Care of Older Adults (Course, Lab, Clinical Faculty) UTMB August 2000 August 2013 Adult I, BSN Program (Course Coordinator, Lecturer, Lab Coordinator) Simulation Center (Coordinator, Lab Faculty) Introduction to Professional, BSN program (Course Faculty) Adult II, BSN program (Course Coordinator, Mentor) Professional Role, BSN program (Clinical Faculty) Adult II, BACC2 program (Co-lead Faculty) Integrated Learning Experience, BSN Program (Co-course Coordinator, Lab Instructor Clinical Concepts, BSN Program (Course Coordinator, Lecturer, Clinical Instructor), The Adult, BSN Program (Clinical Instructor, Lecturer), Adult I, BACC2 (Clinical Instructor) Health Assessment, BSN Program (Lab Instructor) Foundations of, BSN Program (Instructor, Course Coordinator) Introduction to Professional, BSN Program (Course Coordinator) PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Current Registered Nurse State of Texas, 2000 - Present American Nurses Association, Member 2008 Present Texas Nurses Association, Member 2008 Present TNA District 6, Member
Page 7 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS (cont d) 2004-2011 Galveston Coalition of Advanced Practice Nurses, Member 2000 Present Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), Member Spring 2006 Spring 2010 STTI, Alpha Delta, Chapter Secretary 2007 Present Southern Research Society, Member CONTINUING EDUCATION (past 5 years) 01/27-28/12 SSH-NLN Inter-professional Education and Healthcare Simulation Symposium, 7 contact hours, San Diego, CA. 06/15-18/11 10 th Annual International Simulation/Learning Resource Centers Conference, 15.5 contact hours, Orlando, FL. 06/04-05/11 GNP Certification Review/Clinical Update Live Course, 12 contact hours, Dallas, Texas 04/01/11 NLN Preparation Course for Certification as a Nurse Educator, 6 contact hours, Alvin, TX 06/16-19/10 9 th Annual International Simulation/Learning Resource Centers Conference, 15.25 contact hours, Las Vegas, NV 04/07-11/10 58 th Annual National Student Nurses Association Convention Experience the Magic of Faculty Program, 6 contact hours, Orlando, FL. 02/03-06/10 24 th Annual Conference of the Southern Research Society Health Care Challenges in the Next Decade, 20.5 contact hours, Austin, TX. 11/19-20/09 Regional Faculty Development Simulation Workshop: Increasing Capacity by Improving Faculty Competence and Confidence in High-Fidelity Simulation,. 08/09-16/09 Adventures in Writing: Getting Published in, 24 contact hours, Vancouver, Canada 06/10-13/09 8 th Annual International Simulation/Learning Resource Centers Conference, 14 contact hours, St. Louis, MO. 06/12-14/08 12 th International Learning Resource Centers Conference, 7.5 contact hours, San Jose, CA. 02/26/08 Genetics and Eating Disorders, 1.0 contact hour, The University of Texas Medical Branch Continuing Education 02/21-23/08 22 nd Annual Conference of the Southern Research Society Health Disparities: Evidence into Action, 14 contact hours, Birmingham, AL.
Page 8 CONTINUING EDUCATION (past 5 years) 01/13-15/08 8 th Annual International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare, San Diego, CA. 12/07/13 CD/jsc