Cheryl Toulouse PhD, APRN, FNP-BC Cheryl L. Toulouse, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC George Mason University, Fairfax, VA E-mail: ctoulous@gmu.edu EDUCATION 2012 PhD Nursing George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 1998 MSN Clinical Nurse Specialist George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 1986 Certificate Family Georgia Southern College, Statesboro, GA 1982 BSN Nursing University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN Dissertation Continuous Access to Medication and Health Outcomes in Uninsured Adults with Type 2 Diabetes. Dissertation: George Mason University - 2012.
Cheryl Toulouse, PhD, APRN, FNP BC Page 2 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Year Institution Position / Title 01/2014-present George Mason University Assistant Professor School of Nursing Fairfax, Virginia 09/2013-2014 2012-2014 2007-2012 2010 2008-present Walden University Minneapolis, Minnesota American Psychiatric Nurses Association Falls Church, Virginia George Mason University School of Nursing Fairfax, Virginia George Mason University School of Nursing Fairfax, Virginia Family Health Connection Sentara Northern Virginia Hospital Woodbridge, Virginia Core FT / PT Faculty, MSN NP Program Consultant / Nurse Educator Instructional Faculty Coordinator RN-BSN Program Primary Care 2007-2009 Minute Clinic Northern Virginia 2005-2007 Endocrine & Diabetes Center Woodbridge, Virginia 1992-2004 Kaiser Permanente Woodbridge, Virginia 1990-1992 Crestwood Pediatric Associates Manassas, Virginia 1989-1990 Prince William Hospital Manassas, Virginia 1986-1988 United States Air Force Reserves Nurse Corps 1984-1986 Memorial Hospital Neonatal ICU Savannah, Georgia 1983-1986 United States Navy Reserves Nurse Corps 1982-1984 Washington Hospital Center Neonatal ICU Washington, D.C. Primary Care Endocrinology Primary Care Pediatric Primary Care Clinical Nurse Specialist Pediatrics Staff Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Educator of Corpsmen Staff Nurse / Charge Nurse Staff Nurse, Educator of Corpsmen Staff Nurse / Charge Nurse
Page 3 HIGHLIGHTS OF RECENT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE George Mason University Teach across the curriculum: undergraduate and graduate courses Conceptualized, developed, and shepherded the revision of 2 courses (NURS 714 and NURS 724) through the curriculum development process for the graduate program 2017: Member of the BSN-VCCS Alliance. This group includes members (faculty and administrators) from community colleges and universities within the state of Virginia. The goal of the Alliance is to improve the student experience as they transition from the AAS degree earned at the community college to the BSN degree earned at a 4-year university. 2017: Coordinator of RN-BSN programs to include the traditional RN-BSN program, the Co- Enrollment Program, and the Military Veterans Program. 2016: Instrumental in bringing Objective Structured Clinical Evaluations to the classroom in NURS 724. In these simulated patient visits using undergraduate nursing students as standardized patients, graduate nursing students are able to cement their assessment skills, gain confidence in managing patient visits, and get experience in developing differential diagnoses. Walden University Instructor of didactic and clinical courses in online environment. Lead Faculty: Provide oversight and guidance for 20 instructors / courses Provide guidance and support for new instructors (currently mentoring 3 new faculty members) Conduct candidate interviews for potential new hires in the FNP and Adult/Geri NP programs: Up to 5 interviews per week including, APRNs, physiologists, and Pharm Ds. American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) Program Development / Management of APNA Transitions in Practice Certificate Program: consisting of 15 hours of continuing nursing education content designed to provide RNs with foundational knowledge about psychiatric mental health APNA Provider Unit for the American Nurses Association Credentialing Center. APNA Provider Unit awards contact hours for nursing continuing education that meets ANCC criteria for providing high quality educational content that is evidence based and represents nursing best practices. George Mason University Taught across the curriculum in the RN-BSN, traditional BSN, and MSN programs Instrumental in transitioning the RN-BSN program from a brick-and-mortar program to an online program Coordinator of the RN-BSN program in 2010, the program grew from 50 to approx. 80 students Conceptualized, developed, and shepherded a new online course (NURS 434, Vulnerable Populations) through the curriculum development process for the RN-BSN program Helped incoming students navigate the curriculum requirements Tracked student progress through the RN-BSN and traditional BSN programs, offering advising and guidance as needed Was active on committees and Task Forces (e.g., Faculty Matters Committee, AACN Essentials Integration Task Force, Faculty Practice Task Force, Undergraduate Curriculum Revision Task Force) Faculty Advisor for the Student Nurses Association (8/2009 5/2010) Mentored nursing (GMU) and pharmacology (Shenandoah University) students Mentored faculty members new to online education Consistently earned student evaluation scores higher than both the school and the university mean PUBLICATIONS Toulouse, C. and Kodadek, M. (2015), Continuous access to medication and health outcomes in uninsured adults with type 2 diabetes. American Assoc Nurse Prac. doi: 10.1002/2327-6924.12326
Page 4 Vece, L., Sutter, C., Sutter, R., & Toulouse, C. (2016), Impacting Vulnerable Populations Through Integrating Oral Health Care Into Nurse-managed Health Centers. The Journal for s, Volume 12, Issue 9, 629 634 PRESENTATIONS National (peer-reviewed) Toulouse, C. (2013, March; Accepted). Continuous Access to Medication and Health Outcomes in Uninsured Adults with Type 2 Diabetes. Podium Presentation at the Southern Nursing Research Society Annual Conference, Little Rock, Arkansas. Poster / National (peer-reviewed) Toulouse C. (2012, November). Continuous Access to Medication and Health Outcomes in Uninsured Adults with Type 2 Diabetes. Poster Presentation at the National Institute of Health Summit on the Science of Eliminating Health Disparities, Fort Washington, Maryland. Regional / Local Toulouse, C. (2012, November). Continuous Access to Medication and Health Outcomes in Uninsured Adults with Type 2 Diabetes. Podium Presentation at the Sentara Northern Virginia Hospital awards ceremony for grant funding of healthcare improvement projects, Woodbridge, Virginia. Toulouse, C. (2012, June). Continuous Access to Medication and Health Outcomes in Uninsured Adults with Type 2 Diabetes. Teleconference for the International Diabetes Center of Park-Nicollet and health care providers from Northern Virginia regional clinics that provide care for the underserved / uninsured, Manassas, Virginia. Workshops, Community Service, and Continuing Education Offerings Toulouse, C. (May, 1987). Fetal Heart Tones, Fetal Movements, and Leopold s Maneuvers. Presentation for Corpsmen. Charleston, South Carolina. Toulouse, C. (1986, May). Breast Cancer Awareness and Self-Breast Examination. Presentation for Savannah Women s Group, Savannah, Georgia. Funded Grants 2012 Independent Medical Education Grant - Shire Pharmaceuticals. Funded APNAs Clinical Psychopharmacology Institute. Topic: ADHD Across the Lifespan: Biologic Components & Contemporary Issues of Clinical Management. $10,000. 2012 Independent Medical Education Grant - Forrest Pharmaceuticals. Funded APNAs Clinical Psychopharmacology Institute. Topic: All SSRIs are Not Created Equal. Decision pending. $10,000. HONORS 2013 - Invited to the OHNEP Second National Nursing Oral Health Summit to develop initiatives using an interprofessional approach, primarily by national organizations, to address gaps in oral health education, practice, and leadership at the national level. 2010 Present: Invited to represent the Family Health Connection in monthly meetings to improve outcomes in people with type 2 diabetes.
Page 5 o Diabetes Connection: International Diabetes Center of Park-Nicollet & approximately 5 Northern Virginia clinics (including the Family Health Connection) that provide care for the underserved. Involved in ongoing work and data collection to improve patient outcomes. 2010 - Camille T. Barry Nursing PhD Scholarship awarded to those who are recognized as future nurse leaders. 1986 - Sigma Theta Tau Induction. SERVICE Professional 2017 Present National Organization of Faculty. Member. 2015-2017 American Association of s. Member. 2015 - present Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved. I serve on the JHCPU review board for prospective authors. To date, I have reviewed one article related to diabetes care. 2014 to 2016 Journal of Quality in Primary Care Editorial Board member of this peer reviewed journal. To date, I reviewed two articles related to quality health care delivery in primary care. 2012 Research / dissertation data used to develop application for Potomac Health Foundation Grant. This grant provides ongoing funding of the Family Health Connection Mobile Health Van. Grant application author, E. Marr., MSN, RN, FNP-BC. 2012 - Present American Psychiatric Nurses Association. Member. 2010-2013 2005-2009 Southern Nurses Research Society. Member. American Association of Diabetes Educators. Member. 1995-2007 Coalition of Northern Virginia. Member. 1995 - Present American Nurses Association. Member. 1986-2012 Sigma Theta Tau, International. Member. School of Nursing 2017 Present VCCS BSN Alliance. Member. 2017 Present ADVANCE Initiative with Northern Virginia Community College. 2015 2017 Faculty Matters Committee. Member. 2014-2016 University Distance Education Council. Member. 2013-2014 Mentor to faculty members new to Walden University 2008-2012 Faculty Matters Committee, George Mason University College of Health and Human Services, School of Nursing. Member. 2009-2010 Search Committee for Faculty Practice Coordinator. Member.
Page 6 Faculty Advisor, Student Nurse Association. Collaborated on development of complete design document, including course evaluation of advanced pathophysiology NURS 618 for DNP program. 2008-2009 Assistant Faculty Advisor, Student Nurses Association. Task Force focused on integrating AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education into curriculum revision. Work Group focused on implementation of a Faculty Practice Program. Member. Task Force focused on integrating AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education into curriculum revision. Task force focused on curriculum revision to integrate clinical, simulation, and problembased learning into the undergraduate program. ACADEMIC COURSES TAUGHT Instrumental in developing courses for the RN to BSN online program. This program was transitioned from a campus / ground based program to one that is delivered entirely online. Courses transitioned to the distance-learning environment include NURS334 - Nursing as a Health Profession and Discipline and NURS425 Health Assessment. NURS434 Vulnerable Populations, a new online course specifically for the RN to BSN online program, was conceptualized, developed and shepherded through the curriculum committee process. This course has been well received by both nursing students and students from other disciplines who have taken this course as an elective. Faculty Mentor: Served as mentor to other faculty members who were new to / or had less experience in the distance education / online environment. MSN & DNP Courses NURS 6511 Advanced Health Assessment. Walden University, School of Nursing. NURS 6541 Child and Adolescent Primary Care. Walden University, School of Nursing. NURS 6541 Child and Adolescent Primary Care Clinical. Walden University, School of Nursing. NURS 6561 Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Clinical. Walden University, School of Nursing NURS 613 Advanced Health Assessment. George Mason University College of Health and Human Services, School of Nursing. NURS 714 - Health Assessment in Clinical Practice. George Mason University College of Health and Human Services, School of Nursing. NURS 724 - Health Assessment Practicum. George Mason University College of Health and Human Services, School of Nursing. Traditional RN Program
Page 7 NURS 337 Applied Nursing Fundamentals & Health Assessment. George Mason University College of Health and Human Services, School of Nursing. NURS 342 - Case Studies in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. George Mason University College of Health and Human Services, School of Nursing. NURS 348 Maternal-Newborn Physiology, Pathophysiology, & Nursing Care. George Mason University College of Health and Human Services, School of Nursing. NURS 358 - Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Maternal/Infant. George Mason University College of Health and Human Services, School of Nursing. NURS 388 - Problem-Based Clinical Inquiry. George Mason University College of Health and Human Services, School of Nursing. NURS 425 - Comprehensive Health Assessment. George Mason University College of Health and Human Services, School of Nursing. Online Courses Developed and Taught RN to BSN Program Program Delivered Entirely Online NURS 334 - Nursing as a Health Profession and Discipline. George Mason University College of Health and Human Services, School of Nursing (transitioned from brick-and-mortar to online format). NURS 425 Health Assessment. George Mason University College of Health and Human Services, School of Nursing (transitioned from brick-and-mortar to online format). NURS 434 Vulnerable Populations. George Mason University College of Health and Human Services, School of Nursing (conceptualized, developed and shepherded through the curriculum committee process). Student-Faculty Mentoring/Development Projects Faculty Mentor for up to 20 faculty members (2013) who are new to Walden University. Faculty Mentor for faculty member (2011) new to distance education. Mentored Nursing 425, Health Assessment online. Faculty Mentor for RN-BSN student (2012) as she progressed from RN-BSN program into MSN program. Faculty Mentor / Faculty Advisor (2009-2010) for the Student Nurses Association which was actively involved in University and community activities aimed at raising awareness of HIV/AIDS, breast cancer, testicular cancer, and safe sex. The SNA also conducted blood pressure and blood sugar screening, and raised funds for local organizations and scholarships for the School of Nursing. $4,000 raised for undergraduate and graduate scholarships. Faculty Mentor / Preceptor (2009) for a Drexel Nursing Education student who was new to teaching in both the online and the brick-and-mortar setting. LICENSURE Current Current Current Virginia (RN, NP and prescriptive authority) ANCC FNP certification DEA License
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