Judith Westphal Dean, Associate Professor UW College of Nursing Office Phone: (920) 424-3085 westphaj@uwosh.edu 1 CURRICULUM VITA EDUCATION Degree Year Institution Major Area of Study PhD 2008 University of Wisconsin Madison Nursing MSN 1990 University of Wisconsin Administration BSN 1983 University of Wisconsin Nursing PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2018 to Dean, Associate Professor University of Wisconsin College of Nursing present 2017-to present -2017 Interim Dean, Associate Professor University of Wisconsin College of Nursing Associate Professor, Assistant Dean and Post-licensure Director University of Wisconsin 2008- Assistant Professor University of Wisconsin 2007-2008 Teaching Assistant University of Wisconsin Madison 2004-2006 Sr. Vice President of Marketing, Planning and Business Development, Affinity Health System 2003-2004 Sr. Vice President Marketing, Planning, Business Development and Centers of Excellence, Affinity Health System 2001-2003 Sr. Vice President Quality, Security, Risk Management and Centers of Excellence, Affinity Health System 2000-2001 Vice President Centers of Excellence and Chief Nursing Officer, Affinity Health System 1995-2000 Vice President Care Services, Affinity Health System 1993-1995 Vice President Clinical Services, Mercy Medical Center 1991-1993 Vice President Nursing, Mercy Medical Center 1985-1991 Director of Community Services, Mercy Medical Center 1984-1985 Project Coordinator, Mercy Medical Center 1979-1984 Nurse Manager, Mercy Medical Center 1976-1979 Staff Nurse, Mercy Medical Center CERTIFICATIONS 1976-present Registered Nurse Licensure (multi-state) 1987-2022 Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center in Nursing Administration 2008-2018 Certified Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers by American Heart Association
2 TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES Previous Course # Title Credits Theory Clinical N822 DNP Seminar & Practicum II 5 X X N821 DNP Seminar & Practicum I 5 X X N809 Organizational Leadership and Health Policy 3 X N730 Clinical Practice Management 3 X N806 DNP Capstone II 1 X X N804 DNP Capstone I 1 X X N702 Health Care Systems: Policy and Politics 2 X N437 Leadership and Management in Nursing 2 X N419 Clinical Synthesis 3 X N730 Clinical Practice Management 2 X N422 Nursing Research: Evidence-Based Practice 2 X N404 Legal and Ethical Issues in Nursing 2 X N809 Organizational Leadership and Health Policy for Advanced Nursing Practice 4 X SCHOLARSHIP Grants Cycling Without Age grant received by Lutheran Homes of, Inc. Jonas Nurse Leader Scholar grant received by the University of Wisconsin Namaste Care Program for People with Dementia grant received by Lutheran Homes of, Inc. 2013 Faculty Development Research Grant from University of Wisconsin 2010-2011 Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Starter Grant from University of Wisconsin 2009-2010 Center for Scholarly Teaching Mentoring Program from University of Wisconsin 2009 Faculty Development Grant from University of Wisconsin Honors & Awards Edward M. Penson Faculty Award University of Wisconsin 2013 University of Wisconsin College of Nursing Professorial Excellence Award 2001 Circle of Excellence Award, Affinity Health System and Ministry Health Care 1992 Alumni Award, Luxemburg-Casco High School 1991 Outstanding Young Alumni Award, University of Wisconsin Publications Refereed Journals (includes manuscripts in review) 2018 McNiel, P., Westphal, J. (2018). Namaste Care TM : A Person-Centered Care Approach for Alzheimer s and Advanced Dementia. Western Journal of Nursing Research. 40(1), 37-51 2017 McNiel, P., Westphal, J. (2017). Cycling Without Age Report. Retrieved from https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/regulations/qai/f01593-11-30-2017.pdf McNiel, P., Westphal, J. (). Namaste Care Report. Retrieved from
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/regulations/qai/f01593-11-30-.pdf Westphal, J., Marnocha, S., Chapin, T. (). A Pilot Study to Explore Nurse Educator Workforce Issues. Nursing Education Perspectives, 37(3), 171-173. doi:10.5480/14-1332 Schiffman, R., Zahner, S., Westphal, J., Breakwell, S., Henriques, J. (). Wisconsin RN Survey Report. Wisconsin Center for Nursing. Retrieved from http://www.wisconsincenterfornursing.org/documents/index_docs/wcn%20wi_2 014RNSurveyReport%20FINAL%20July%20.pdf Lancaster, R., Westphal, J., Jamubunathan, J. Using SBAR to Promote Clinical Judgment in Nursing Students. Journal of Nursing Education. 54(3), 31-34. Westphal, J., Lancaster, R., Park, D. Work-Arounds Observed by Fourth-Year Nursing Students. Western Journal of Nursing Research. 36(8), 1002-1018. Westphal, J. & McNeil, P. Learn to Lead in the Boardroom. Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing 45(4), 162-170. 2013 Westphal, J. Self-directed Learning Readiness of Nursing. Sri Ramachandra Nursing Journal 5(9), September 19 th. 2013 Murray, M.E., Westphal, J., Acord, L., Schiffman, R., & Henriques, J. Wisconsin Registered Nursing 2012 Survey Report. Wisconsin Center for Nursing, Inc. Retrieved from http:// www.wisconsincenterfornursing.org/2012_wisconsin_rn_survey_reports.ht ml. 2012 Westphal, J. Characteristics of Nurse Leaders in U.S. Hospitals from 1992-2008. Journal of Nursing Management 20(7), 928-937. 2009 Westphal, J. The Effect of Workforce Shortages on Nurse Leader Turnover and Succession in U.S. Hospitals. Abstract Western Journal of Nursing Research 31(8), 1084-5. 2008 Boldra, J., Landin, C., Repta, K., Westphal, J., Winistorfer, W. The Value of Leadership Development through Mentoring. Health Progress 89(4), 33-36. 2008 Westphal, J. The Effect of Workforce Shortages on Nurse Leader Turnover and Succession in United States Hospitals. UW Madison Memorial Library UW Madison Theses Basement North (AWB W5376 J835). 2007 Darmody, J., Pawlak, R., Hook, M., Semeniuk, Y., Westphal, J., Murray, M.E., Henriques, J. Substitution of Hospital Staff in Concurrent Utilization Review. Journal of Nursing Care Quality 22(3), 239-246. 2005 Westphal, J.A., Semeniuk, Y., Darmody, J., Pawlak, R., Hook, M., Murray, M.E. Responses of Hospital Utilization Review Staff to Reimbursement Denials. Managed Care Interface 18(12), 24-28. 2005 Westphal, J.A. Resilient Organizations: Matrix Model and Service Line Management. Journal of Nursing Administration 35(9), 414-419. Manuscripts in Progress McNiel, P., & Westphal, J. Cycling Without Age Current Research -present Improving care for the elderly Presentations Paper Presentations 2018 Namaste Care TM: A Creative Approach for Alzheimer s and Advanced Dementia. American Society on Aging, 2018 Aging in America Conference. San Francisco, CA 2017 Namaste Care TM: A Creative Approach for Alzheimer s and Advanced Dementia. 3
Midwest Nursing Research Society 41st Annual Research Conference. Minneapolis, MN Namaste Care TM A Creative Approach for Palliative Care in a Long-Term Care Setting. Presenter P. McNiel, The Gerontological Society of America. New Orleans, LA Around the UW System in 40 minutes. Nurses for Wisconsin conference facilitator and presenter. Madison, WI 2013 Exploring the Future of Nursing. Panel presenter at Wisconsin League for Nursing Fall Conference. Waukesha, WI 2013 Analysis of Nursing Work-around Activities. Midwest Nursing Research 37 th Annual Research Conference. Chicago, IL 2013 Self-directed learning readiness of nursing students. Podium presentation at the Hawaiian International Conference on Education. Oahu, Hawaii. 2011 Pilot Study on Self-directed Learning Readiness (SDLR) of Graduate Nursing Students. Provost s Teaching and Learning Summit., Wisconsin. 2009 The Effect of Workforce Shortages on Nurse Leader Turnover and Succession in U.S. Hospitals. Eta Pi chapter of Sigma Theta Tau Research/Scholarship Day. University of Wisconsin, Wisconsin. 2007 Nurse Leaders of the Future: A Case for Succession Research in Nursing. Keynote speaker at Sigma Theta Tau International Eta Pi Chapter Nursing Research Day. University of Wisconsin 2007 Leadership Development through Mentoring. Keynote speaker at Eta Pi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau Induction Ceremony. University of Wisconsin 2005 Learning Organization - Creating a Culture of Excellence. Presentation at Affinity Health System Leadership Institute program. 2004 Nursing Research on the Concept of Resiliency. Keynote speaker at Eta Pi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau Induction Ceremony. University of Wisconsin Poster Presentations 2013 Analysis of nursing work-around activities. Poster presentation at the 2013 Clinical Nurse Leader Summit. New Orleans, Louisiana. 2012 Self-directed learning readiness of nursing students. Poster presentation at Midwest Nursing Research Society Annual Research Conference. Dearborn, Michigan. 2012 Analysis of Nurse Educator Trends 2000-2008. Poster presentation at Midwest Nursing Research Society Annual Research Conference. Dearborn, Michigan. 2011 Analysis of Nurse Educator Trends using the National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses 2000, 2004, 2008 at the Midwest Nursing Research Society Annual Research Conference. Columbus, Ohio. 2010 Longitudinal Analysis of Nurse Leaders in U.S. Hospitals at the Midwest Nursing Research Society Annual Research Conference. Kansas City, Missouri. 2009 The Effect of Workforce Shortages on Nurse Leader Turnover and Succession in U.S. Hospitals. Poster presentation at the Eta Pi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau Research Scholarship Day at University of Wisconsin,, Wisconsin. 2009 The Effect of Workforce Shortages on Nurse Leader Turnover and Succession in U.S. Hospitals. Poster presentation at the Nursing Research Poster Fair sponsored by UW- Madison School of Nursing and the Nursing Research Council of UW Hospital and Clinics. Madison, Wisconsin. 2009 The Effect of Workforce Shortages on Nurse Leader Turnover and Succession in U.S. Hospitals. Poster presentation at the 33 rd Annual Midwest Nursing Research Society Research Conference. Minneapolis, Minnesota Poster received Honorable Mention in the Doctoral Category. 2008 The Effect of Workforce Shortages on Nurse Leader Turnover and Succession in U.S. 4
5 Hospitals at the Wisconsin Nurses Association/Wisconsin Student Nurses Association Annual Meeting and Conference, Nurses Advancing a Culture of Safety, 2006 Substitution of Hospital Staff in Concurrent Utilization Review. Linking Research and Practice: A Roadmap for the Future. 30 th Annual Research Conference Midwest Nursing Research Society Milwaukee, Wisconsin 2004 Hospital Staff Responses to Denial of Concurrent Utilization Review at Academy Health s Annual Research Meeting, San Diego, California 2004 Hospital Staff Response to Denials of Concurrent Utilization Review at annual meeting of Wisconsin Nurses Association/Wisconsin Student Nurses Association Annual Meeting and Conference Professional Development Conferences Attended 2018 2017 2017 2017 2017 2013 American Society on Aging, 2018 Aiging in America Conference San Franciso, CA Academic Nursing Leadership Conference AACN Washington, DC Midwest Nursing Research Society 41st Annual Conference. Minneapolis, MN Master s Education Conference AACN Atlanta, GA Doctoral Education Conference AACN San Diego, CA Doing the Laundry, Dusty Shoes, and the Monastery Bell: Lessons from Pope Francis about the Spirituality of Leadership CSA Nurses for Wisconsin Learn. Teach. Lead Conference Master s Education Conference. AACN Houston, Texas Doctoral Education Conference. AACN Naples, Florida Faculty Practice Pre-Conference. AACN Naples, Florida Mission - At the Edge of Tomorrow CSA Nurses for Wisconsin Learn. Teach. Lead Conference CCNE Workshop on Writing Self-Studies Administration - More than a Desk Job CSA Nurses for Wisconsin Learn. Teach. Lead Conference Wisconsin League for Nursing 2013 Provost s Teaching and Learning Summit 2013 Global Perspectives 2013 MNRS 2013 Annual Research Conference Living Well with Chronic Conditions: Implications for Nursing Science 2013 Hawaii International Conference on Education 2012 Setting the stage for collaborative education and practice among health care professionals. Wisconsin Nurses Association 2012 Innovative Transition Care Models: 36 th annual Midwest Nursing Research Society Conference 2011 Midwest Nursing Research Society Nursing Research: Optimizing Environments for Health Annual Conference. Columbus, Ohio 2010 Midwest Nursing Research Society Nursing Research: Bench to Bedside Annual Conference. Kansas City, Missouri 2010 14 th Annual Faculty Development Conference. Green Bay, Wisconsin 2009 Master s Education Conference. AACN Orlando, Florida 2009 Midwest Nursing Research Society 33 rd Annual Research Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2008 Wisconsin Nurses Association/Wisconsin Student Nurses Association Annual Meeting and Conference, Nurses Advancing a Culture of Safety, 2008 Evidence-Based Practice 20 th Annual Conference for Teachers of Nursing Practice. School of Nursing University of Wisconsin Madison 2007 Innovation and Evaluation: Opportunities and Obstacles 19 th Annual Conference for
Teachers of Nursing Practice. School of Nursing University of Wisconsin Madison 2006 Linking Research and Practice: A Roadmap for the Future. 30 th Annual Research Conference Midwest Nursing Research Society 2004 Academy Health s Annual Research Meeting, San Diego, California 6 Continuing Education Eta Pi Fall Scholarship Day Horizontal Leadership: Succeeding in a Matrix World College of Nursing 50 th Anniversary Realizing Sustainability: dialogue, hope and action The DNP: Current Issues and Clarifying Recommendations Global Engagement: The Global Relevance and Reach of the Wisconsin Idea Addressing Real-World Challenges: Envisioning the Achievement of America s Promise University Scholarship Celebrating Research and Creative Activity at UW Eta Pi Fall Scholarship Day Eta Pi Chapter Induction Ceremony Coaching in Nursing: An Introduction Nightingale Award Dinner Celebration of Scholarship Teaching with Virtual Patients and the Digital Clinical Experience: Part II RN to BSN programs Millennial Students: Demographic Characteristic or Overgeneralization? UW- College of Nursing Recognition Ceremony Eta Pi Chapter Fall Scholarship Day A Day of Scholarship: Give Back to Move Forward Leadership Influence: Accelerating Innovation through Better Practice Environments 2013 2013 Nurses Day at the Capital Peer Evaluation for Online Teaching Successful Leading: Ten Tips for Directors, Deans and Chairs ATI Website Navigation Series ATI Reporting Series ATI Learning System ATI Nurse Logic 2.0 ATI How to Proctor and Maintain Test Security 10 th Annual Provost s Teaching and Learning Summit: Engaging 21 st Century Learners Apple Mobile Technology Presentation 2013 Implementation of ACA: What Nurses Need to Know Webinar 2013 D2L training Discussion groups 2013 20 th Annual Celebration of Scholarship 2012 Eta Pi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau 2012 Fall Research Day: A Celebration of Scholarship 2012 Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning Book Club. The Heart of Higher Education: A call to renewal. 2012 University Scholarship Recognition Luncheon 2012 Webinar with Peter Buerhaus PhD, RN 2012 Becoming a College of Nursing Simulation Champion 2012 Cardiology Clinical Case Presentation
2012 19 th Annual Celebration of Scholarship 2012 Recognizing Women: Women shaping politics 2012 2011 Institute for Healthcare Improvement Maturational Issues in DNP Practice/Inquiry Improvement Projects. 2011 Eta Pi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau Fall 2011 Research Day 2011 Leading Quality NP Programs: A Guide for Program Directors 2011 Online/Blended Classroom Series 2011 Faculty Scholarship Recognition Luncheon 2011 What Do Grant Reviewers Really Want Anyway 2011 Elluminate Introduction Session 2010 Eta Pi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau Fall 2010 Research Day University of Wisconsin 2010 2 nd Annual Passport 2 Technology University of Wisconsin 2010 Cultivating and Using Clinical Preceptors 2010 Eta Pi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau Spring 2010 Research Day University of Wisconsin 2010 Celebration of Scholarship University of Wisconsin 2010 How to Help a Student in Distress workshop University of Wisconsin 2009 Facilitating the Transition to Practice: The UHC/AACN Nurse Residency 2009 Provost s Teaching and Learning Summit 09 University of Wisconsin 2008 Responding to and Evaluating Student Writing. The Writing Center, University of Wisconsin Madison 2008 Teaching and Practicing Culturally Congruent Care. School of Nursing, University of Wisconsin Madison 2007 Writing Teaching and Learning Philosophies. Delta Program, University of Wisconsin Madison 2007 Understanding, Designing and Creating Teaching Portfolios. Delta Program, University of Wisconsin Madison 2007 Teaching Improvement Program. University of Wisconsin Madison Teaching Academy and College of Engineering 7 INSTITUTIONAL AND EXTRAINSTITUTIONAL SERVICE College of Nursing and University of Wisconsin 2017- present -2017-2017 -2017 2013-2017 -2017-2017 -2017-2017 Member Leadership Council, Provost Administrative Staff University of Wisconsin Member of Personnel Committee of College of Nursing Member of Evaluation Committee of College of Nursing Member Board of Visitors College of Nursing College Committee College of Nursing Faculty Development Board member Faculty Development Board Research Committee member Faculty Development Board Individually Planned Program member Graduate Council Executive Committee member 2012- Libraries and Learning Resource Advisory Council 2012-2017 Research and Professional Development Committee 2012- Undergraduate Program Committee College of Nursing 2012-2013 Faculty Senate University of Wisconsin Executive Committee 2010-2013 Gender Equity Council University of Wisconsin 2010-2017 Faculty Senate University of Wisconsin 2010-2017 Graduate Committee College of Nursing 2009-2017 Graduate Council University of Wisconsin
2009- Curriculum Approval Committee University of Wisconsin 2009-2011 College Committee College of Nursing 1994-2006 Member Board of Visitors College of Nursing 8 Community -present Agnesian HealthCare System Quality Council 2013-present Agnesian HealthCare Board of Directors 2008-present Institutional Review Board Member, Fox Valley Technical College 2010- Winnebago County Literacy Council Member Board of Directors 1996-2006 Gold Cross Ambulance, Member Board of Directors 1995-2006 Affinity Health System Institutional Review Board Member 2002-2006 Area Community Foundation, Community Impact Grants Committee Member 1996-2002 Lutheran Homes of, Member Board of Directors Professional Nursing Affiliations 1984-present Sigma Theta Tau, Eta Pi Chapter 2000-present American Organization of Nurse Executives 2005-present Midwest Nursing Research Society 2013-present Wisconsin League for Nurses 2008-present Wisconsin Nurses Association 2009-present 2008-present National League for Nurses Council on Graduate Education for Administration in Nursing