CURRICULUM VITAE Leslie Simons, DNP, ANP-BC 1.0. DEMOGRAPHIC & CONTACT INFORMATION Assistant Professor, Health Programs Michigan State University College of Nursing A122 Life Sciences Building 1355 Bogue Street East Lansing, MI 48824-1317 Phone: (517) 353-4694 Fax: (517) 353-9553 E-mail: leslie.simons@hc.msu.edu 2.0 EDUCATION 2010-2014 DNP, University of Detroit Mercy, College of Nursing, Capstone Project: Perceived Health Status of Elders Treated with Opioid therapy for Persistent Non-Malignant Pain 1992-1996 MS, Adult Nurse Practitioner, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Thesis: Identification of Effective Stress Management Strategies Utilized by Families of Critically Ill Adults 1978 BSN, Lake Superior State University, School of Nursing, Major-Nursing, Graduated with high honors. 2.1 LICENSE & CERTIFICATION Exp 3/31/18 Active Nursing RN License, State of Michigan Permanent ID #4704113697 Exp 3/31/17 Exp 10/13/21 Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Certified in Pain Management Nursing, American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 3.0 PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT 9/2015-present Michigan State University, College of Nursing, East Lansing, MI, Assistant Professor, Health Programs 1/1999-present Anesthesia and Pain Management Consultants Lansing, MI, Adult Nurse Practitioner 4.0 RESEARCH FUNDING msucon/simons/cv1/9-13/15 1
5.0 PROGRAM FUNDING 2011 Terry L. Ames, Lori A. Glenn, and Leslie E. Simons, Awarded a University of Detroit Mercy Feminist Scholarship Grant/Micro Assessment Grant for Regulatory/Policy Practice Change Team Project; TeLL: A Program Addressing Campus Dating Violence. The award was $250. 6.0 PUBLICATIONS IN REFEREED JOURNALS Ames, T., Glenn, L. A., & Simons, L. E. (2014). Dating Violence: Promoting awareness and mitigating risk through nursing innovations. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 26(3)143-147. 7.0 OTHER PUBLICATIONS Spartan Nurse Monthly Wellness (2016). Fibromyalgia. 8.0 PRESENTATIONS-REFEREED Paper Presentations Poster Presentations Simons, L. E. (2014, October). Perceived Health Status of Elders Treated with Opioids For Persistent Nonmalignant Pain. Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA) 7 th Annual Gerontological Nursing Conference, Dearborn MI. Simons, L. E. (2014, March). Perceived Health Status of Elders Treated with Opioid Therapy for Persistent Nonmalignant Pain. Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners (MICNP) Annual advanced Practice Nursing Conference, Lansing, MI. Simons, L. E. (2013, November). Perceived Health Status of Elders Treated with Opioid Therapy for Persistent Nonmalignant Pain. Rising Stars of Scholarship and Research Poster Program. Sigma Theta Tau International s 42 nd Biennial Conference, Indianapolis, IN. Glenn, L. A., & Simons, L. E. (2013, September). Dating Violence: Promoting Awareness and Mitigating Risk Through Nursing Innovations. National Doctors of Nursing Practice Conference. Phoenix, AZ. 9.0 INVITED PRESENTATIONS Simons, L.E. (2017, February). Abstract Accepted. Pain Management in the Elderly. Henry Ford Health System, Michigan State University, Wayne State University. 2017 Conference on Pain. Novi, MI. Simons, L.E. (2016, September). Chronic Nonmalignant Pain and Common Musculoskeletal Conditions Managed in Primary Care. Guest Lecturer, NUR 823, Primary Care Management Family and Adult/Aged II msucon/simons/cv1/9-13/15 2
Simons, L.E. (2016, September). Pain Management in Older Adults with Persistent Nonmalignant Pain. Faculty Practice Committee Grand Rounds. Michigan State University College of Nursing, Michigan State University. East Lansing, MI. Simons, L.E. (2016, May). Pain Management in Elders with Chronic Nonmalignant Pain. Capital Area Community Nursing Network. East Lansing, MI. Simons, L.E. (2016, May). Pain Management in Elders with Chronic Nonmalignant Pain. Michigan Center for Rural Health. Nursing Grand Rounds. Michigan State University College of Nursing, Michigan State University. East Lansing, MI Simons, L. E. (2015, July). Perceived Health Status of Elders Treated with Opioids for Persistent Nonmalignant Pain. Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Research Congress. San Juan, PR. Panel Presentation (2015, March). Fibromyalgia Workshop. MICNP14 th Annual Advanced Practice Nursing Conference. Lansing, MI. Simons, L.E. (2014, September). Perceived Health Status of Elders Treated with Opioids for Persistent Nonmalignant Pain. American Society for Pain Management Nursing (ASPMN). San Diego, CA. Panel Presentation (2014, May). Opioids, Substance Use and Overdose: Practical Strategies to Save Lives for Healthcare Professionals, Addictions Treatment Staff, and Community Leaders. Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI Panel Presentation (2013, October). TeLL Truth Embraces Love without Lies, Campus Dating Violence Awareness Program. Domestic Violence Month. Healthy Dating for Greeks presentation to University of Detroit Mercy Fraternity and Sorority members. Detroit, MI. Simons, L. E. (2013, March). Use of Opioids & Adjunct Medications for the Treatment of Persistent Nonmalignant Pain in the Elderly Population. MICNP Annual Advanced Practice Nursing Conference. Tools for Professional Practice: 2013 and Beyond. Lansing, MI. Panel Presentation (October, 2012). TeLL Truth Embraces Love without Lies, Campus Dating Violence Awareness Program. Domestic Violence Month, presentation to University of Detroit Mercy incoming freshman students. Detroit, MI. Simons, L. E. (2012, March). Persistent Pain Syndromes: Treatment and Medication Management of Low Back pain, Fibromyalgia, and Post Herpetic Neuralgia. MICNP 11 th Annual Advanced Practice Nursing Conference. Lansing, MI. Panel Presentation (2011, October). TeLL Truth Embraces Love without Lies, Campus Dating Violence Awareness Program. Domestic Violence Month, presentation to msucon/simons/cv1/9-13/15 3
University of Detroit Mercy students and faculty. Detroit, MI 10.0 HONORS & AWARDS 2014 Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association Clinical Practice Poster Winner. 2013 Sigma Theta Tau International, Lambda Zeta Chapter, University of Detroit Mercy, inducted. 1996 Student with the Greatest Perseverance Award, University of Michigan School of Nursing. 11.0 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP 2013-present Sigma Theta Tau Lambda Zeta Chapter 2013-present 2012-present 2011-present 2011-present 2002-present Capital Area Chapter, Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners, member Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association, Great Lakes Chapter, member American Society for Pain Management Nursing, member Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners, member American Nurses Association, member 12.0 EDITORIAL BOARDS/REVIEWER 2016-present Geriatric Nursing, reviewer 2015-present Pain Management Nursing, reviewer 13.0 CONSULTATIONS 14.0 SERVICE 14.1 NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS & OFFICES 2016-present Member, Nominating Committee, American Society for Pain Management Nursing. 2010-2010 Item Writer, American Nurses Association and American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for ANCC Test Items 14.2 STATE & REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZANTIONS & OFFICES 2016-present Member, Award Committee, Distinguished Alumni Awards, msucon/simons/cv1/9-13/15 4
University of Michigan School of Nursing Alumni Society 2016-present 2015-present Member, Organizational Management Committee Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners President, Capital Area Chapter, Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners 2015-2015 Member Conference Planning Committee (Speaker Liaison) Great Lakes Chapter, Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association 2014-present Academy Member (for life) University of Michigan School of Nursing Alumni Society Board of Governors 2014-2015 President-Elect, Capital Area Chapter, Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners 2013-2014 Member Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners Organizational Planning Committee Bylaws Workgroup 2010-2014 Board Member University of Michigan School of Nursing Alumni Society Board of Governors 14.3 LOCAL SERVICE 14.4 UNIVERSITY & COLLEGE SERVICE 2016-present Member, Search Committee, Assistant Dean Undergraduate Programs 2016-present 2016-present 2016-Present 2015-present Member, BSN-DNP Program Planning Committee Member, NP Program Planning Committee Faculty Advisor, Graduate Students, Family and Adult Gerontology Faculty Search Committee 14.5 OTHER 2013-2013 Participant, Field Test Pain Management Nursing. American Society for Pain Management Nursing 2009-2009 Participant Role Delineation Study for Validating the Pain Management Certification Examination. American Society for Pain Management Nursing msucon/simons/cv1/9-13/15 5
2009-2009 Participant, Field Test Pain Management Nursing. American Society for Pain Management Nursing 15.0 TEACHING Fall 2016 Spring 2016 Spring 2016 Summer 2016 Summer 2016 Fall 2015 Fall 2015 Spring 2014 Fall 2014 NUR 822/832 Practicum 1: Primary Care for Family/Adult-Gero NUR 485/734 Integrative Seminar III NUR 807/741 Clinical Decision Making NUR 465/734 Leadership Immersion NUR 821/836 Primary Care Management of Family or Adult Gerontology I NUR 485 Integrative Seminar III NUR 825 Health Assessment of the Adult and Aged NUR 485/734 Integrative Seminar III NUR 485/734 Integrative Seminar III 2/20/2013 University of Detroit Mercy NUR 5800 Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Topic: Pain Pharmacotherapeutics 1993-2011 Lansing Community College, Lansing, MI Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Instructor 1993-1996 Adjunct Faculty Continuing Education Instructor: Trauma Seminar: Abdominal and Thoracic Trauma for Michigan Department of Correction nurses Instructor: Physical Assessment for Nurses Lead Instructor: Chronic Disease States 16.0 PRACTICE 1999-present Anesthesia and Pain Management Consultants Adult Nurse Practitioner 1998-1999 Greater Lansing Internal Medicine Associates Adult Nurse Practitioner msucon/simons/cv1/9-13/15 6