RAHSHIDA ATKINS, PhD, APN-C Rutgers School of Nursing Camden Nursing and Science Building 530 Federal Street, Room 436 Camden, NJ 08102 email: rlatkins@camden.rutgers.edu (856) 225-6510 Education Institution Degree Date Major Rutgers, The State Ph.D. 2013 Nursing Research University of NJ Rutgers, The State M.S. 2001 Family Nurse Practitioner University of NJ Rutgers, The State B.S. 1997 Nursing University of NJ Fellowships The University of Post-Doctoral 2014-2016 Vulnerable Women Pennsylvania Fellowship Children and Families School of Nursing (T3NR007100) Postdoctoral Research Training Activities The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA 1. Team Member for NIH Grant: Community/Academic Partnerships to Increase Activity in Youth and their Families: a. Focus Group Leader, Questionnaire Development, Qualitative data analysis/coding b. Conference Development Committee 2. IRB Coordinator for the Study, Promoting Diversity and Inclusivity 3. Revising and updating HIV and Pregnancy Risk Reduction Interventions for Submission to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 4. Meeting with Stakeholders to Get Community Support for Research Proposals 5. Weekly Meetings to Discuss Research Topics related to Health Disparities 6. Monthly Seminars by the Office of Nursing Research that Address Health Disparities/Health Equity for Vulnerable Women, Children, and Families. 7. Other Projects in Attached Report Teaching and Research Training: Thomas Edison State University: Online Facilitation Training Summer 2015
The University of Pennsylvania: Developing Effective Interventions June 2015 The University of Phoenix: Online Facilitation Training January 2006 Dissertation An Investigation of a Causal Model of Depression in Black Single Mothers Results Published in The Western Journal of Nursing Research: January 29 th 2014 Publications Atkins, R. (2016). Coping with Depression in Single Black Mothers. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 37, 1-10. Atkins, R. (2016). Outcomes of Depression in Black Single Mothers. Clinical Nursing Research, 1-20. Atkins, R. (2015). Depression in Black single mothers: A test of a theoretical model. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 37, 6. 812-830. Atkins, R (2014). Psychometric Review of Instruments Measuring Perceived Racism/Racial Discrimination: Review and Critique of Factor Analytic Techniques, International Journal of Health Services, 44, (4). Atkins, R. (2014). Validation of the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale in Black Single Mothers. Journal of Nursing Measurement, 22, 511-524. Atkins, R. (2010). Self-efficacy and the promotion of health for depressed single mothers. Journal of Mental Health in Family Medicine, 7(2), 155-168 Manuscript in Progress 1. Descriptions of Depression in Black Single Mothers 2. Causes of Depression in Black Single Mothers. Funded Research Theoretical Outcomes of Depression in Black Single Mothers June, 2013 Funded by Sigma Theta Tau Alpha Tau Chapter Grant Submissions Sigma Theta Tau Exploring Beliefs about Aerobic Physical Activity in Submitted May, 2016 Young Adult Black Mothers at Risk for Depression Exploring Beliefs and Biopsychosocial Effects of Physical Sigma Theta Tau Activity in Young Adult, Disadvantaged Mothers at High Submitted May, 2016 versus Low Risk for Depression
Presentations Descriptions of Depression in Black Single Mothers Eastern Nursing Research Society April, 2016 Pittsburgh, PA Descriptions of Depression in Black Single Mothers Health Equity Week, Penn Medicine April, 2016 Philadelphia, PA Descriptions of Depression in Black Single Mothers Outcomes of Depression in Black Single Mothers Annual Cultural Inclusion Institute Valuing the Culture of Women June 30 th, 2015 Lake Buena Vista, FL Outcomes of Depression in Black Single Mothers Eastern Nursing Research Society April, 2015, Washington, DC Coping with Depression in Black Single Mothers Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science September 2014 Washington, DC Coping with Depression in Black Single Mothers Validation of the CES-D Scale in Black Single Mothers Eastern Nursing Research Society April, 2014 Philadelphia, PA Validation of the CES-D Scale in Black Single Mothers Sigma Theta Tau International November 16 th, 2013 Indianapolis, Indiana A Causal Model of Depression in Black Single Mothers Sigma Theta Tau International November 20 th 2013 Indianapolis, Indiana Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science October 16 th 2013 Washington, DC Evaluation of Instruments to Measure Perceived Racism Eastern Nursing Research Society March 29th, 2012 New Haven, CT The Reinkenmeyer Research Conference April 13th, 2012 S. Orange, NJ Robertwood Johnson Foundation April 19th, 2012 Princeton, NJ Community Research Partners Boys & Girls Club of Mercer County, Trenton, NJ Beenee s Babies Educational, LLC, Philadelphia, PA Bellevue Pediatrics, Trenton, NJ Dr. Nassif Dawlabani, Trenton, NJ Mercer County Board Social Services, Trenton, NJ Watson Johnson Dance Theatre, Ewing, NJ Save a Family Everyday, Trenton, NJ D.L. Concierge, Trenton, NJ
Manuscript Reviews 12/02/2013: Journal of Nursing Measurement Dimensionality and Psychometric Invariance of the Geriatric Depression Scale Short Form Among Puerto Rican Older Adults 7/2/2014: Journal of Nursing Measurement Pain from the Life Cycle Perspective: Evaluation and Measurement through Different Psychophysical Methods Teaching Experience: Thomas Edison State University, Trenton NJ, 1/2016 to Present Advanced Health Assessment (Online) Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, School of Nursing-Newark Summer 2014 Leadership and Management Clinical, University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, School of Nursing-Camden, NJ 09/2013 to 06/2014 Health Assessment Didactic and Lab (On-ground) 9/2013 to 12/2013 Nursing Care of Children Didactic (On-ground) 1/2014 to 6/2014 Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA (Undergraduate Accelerated Program) 9/03 and 1/04 Basic Health Assessment (On-ground) Clinical Laboratory Practice (On-ground) Clinical- Basic Nursing 1 (On-ground) The University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ (Undergraduate Program) 3/06-4/09 Health Assessment (Online) Health and Chronic Disease Management (Online) Mercer County Community College, West Windsor, NJ, 1/02-3/02 Clinical Practice Level One Med-Surge, Capital Health Systems Mercer Hospital, Trenton, NJ Rutgers University College of Nursing EOF (Humans Theory), Newark, NJ 1998-2004 Pre-junior Clinicals (Labor and Delivery and Med-surge), St. Michael s Hospital, Newark, NJ Part-time Lecturer EOF: Theory: Cardiac, Renal, Fluids and Electrolytes Curriculum Development: Rutgers University: Cultural Dimensions Undergraduate Sophomore level course: Spring 2010, Rutgers New Brunswick, NJ Honors 2016 Honorable Mention: Poster Presentation Health Equity Week 2014 Ruth L Kirschstein NRSA Postdoctoral Fellow 2014 Dr. Bobbie Jean Perdue Urban Spirit Award 2013 Sigma Theta Tau Alpha Tau Chapter Excellence in Research Award
2013 Veronica Clark-Tasker EOF Alumni Research Award 2013 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Faculty Preparation Certificate 2013 Golden Key International Honor Society 2013 Sigma Theta Tau Rising Star Recognition 2011 Dorothy J. DeMaio Award for Academic Excellence 2010 Robert Wood Johnson, NJ Initiative Scholar 2010 Kirby Award for Academic Excellence 2010 Knowledge and Excellence: Khaleidoscope Health Center 2009 Extraordinary Service and Care Award, Parkside Medical Center 2009 Medical Company Award: Excellence as Nurse Practitioner 2008 Medical Company Award :Most Knowledgeable 2008 Medical Company Award: Outstanding Performance NP 2004 Medical Company Award: Most Outstanding Contributions 2005 Featured in Advance for Nurses (May 2005p.20) 2003 Rutgers EOF Program Certificate of Appreciation: Clinical Instruction 1997 Elizabeth Carnegie Award for Academic Excellence and Service 1997 Hurdis Griffith Award for Leadership 1997 EOF Scholars Award 1996 Certificate of Service Khaleidoscope Health Center 1996 Certificate of Service Parkside Medical Care Center 1995 Certificate of Service Central High School Teen Mentoring Program 1993-1997 James Carr Scholarship and Excellence Award Professional Experience 1/16-Present Thomas Edison State University, Trenton NJ Online Mentor and Facilitator Advanced Health Assessment (Online) 6/06-Present Minute Clinic Diagnostic, Marlboro, NJ Family Nurse Practitioner-Providing primary healthcare care service and meeting episodic healthcare needs for children and adults throughout the lifespan 9/13-6/14 Rutgers/LEAP Health and Wellness Center, Camden, NJ Family Nurse Practitioner -Interpreting ambulatory care regulations -Writing ambulatory care policies and procedures -Populating Electronic Medical Records System with Diagnoses Templates -Conducting Educational Seminars and supervising students at health fairs -Health Screenings and Physical Examinations for elementary and high school students 9/13-6/14 Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, School of Nursing-Camden, NJ Assistant Professor -Teaching Health Assessment Lecture/Lab and Nursing Care of Children and Adolescents to Undergraduate Nursing Students
10/03-7/12 Mercer County Children s Medical Day Care, Mercerville, NJ Nurse Practitioner/Alternate Administrator-Performing medical evaluations on pediatric clients and writing prescriptions, Developmental Screening and Referral, developing educational materials for nursing and parent education, Writing and ensuring the implementation of state policies and procedures, Formulating and conducting educational in-services for staff development, Formulating nursing and nurse s aide orientation program, on- going revision and update of all policies and procedures Nursing Student Clinical Program Coordinator-Developed, coordinated and implemented clinical site program for nursing students Rehabilitative Therapy Case Manager-Develop, coordinate, implement, and monitor therapy and rehabilitative services for children with developmental delays, develop and update rehabilitative policies and procedures 3/06-04/2009 University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ Online Instructor/ Facilitator-Teaching undergraduate online nursing courses in basic health assessment and disease management 7/06-12/08 Mercer Pediatrics, Lawrenceville, NJ Family Nurse Practitioner-Providing primary care services to pediatric clients from birth to 21 years of age including both episodic and well visits 9/09-5/10 Rutgers University College of Nursing, Newark, NJ Co-Professor and Guest Lecturer-Cultural Dimensions- didactic lecture, facilitation of small group and online team discussion, and test formulation 9/03, 1/04 Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA Adjunct Clinical Instructor-Teaching Basic Health Assessment, Clinical Laboratory Practice Level 1, and Med-surge Clinical Instruction 12/01-6/04 Capital Health System, Trenton, NJ 4/01-12/01 Advantage Healthcare Cross Country Trav Corps, Union, NJ 3/98-3/01 Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Newark, NJ Staff Nurse/Cardio-thoracic Telemetry/Open Heart Surgery Step Down -Providing direct nursing care to surgical and medical cardiology patients 1/02-3/02 Mercer County Community College, W.Windsor, NJ Assistant Professor-Providing clinical instruction to level II nursing students (Medical Surgical) 1/98-1/01 Rutgers University College Of Nursing, Newark, NJ 98,99,00,03,04Nursing Course Instructor (Cardiac, Renal, Fluids and Electrolytes, GI) -Assisting nursing students to apply theory to care of clients with acute problems
Summers 02,03Clinical Instructor -Providing clinical instruction to pre-clinical nursing students (Medical Surgical) 2/99-5/01 Rutgers University, MBRS Program, Newark, NJ Graduate Research Assistant-Co-investigator examining STD prevention in college students, recruitment and education regarding STD prevention and female condom use, recruitment of subjects to examine sleep in heart failure, administration of a 2 minute walk and wrist actigraph 9/98-5/99 Rutgers University College Of Nursing, Newark, NJ Independent Researcher-Examination of nursing roles via existing data 9/96-1/97 Research Assistant for Senior Women s Health-Administered mini-mental status examinations and assisted with research questionnaires 7/94-7/98 Tutor-Learning Resource Center-Tutoring undergraduate students in Nursing, General and Organic Chemistry, English and Microbiology 7/97-5/98 Park Manor Nursing Home Charge Nurse 1994-1996 Academic Summer Program Coordinator-Instructing Nursing students in Anatomy and Physiology and English and coordinated study groups and tutoring sessions Summer 1992 The University Of Medicine Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, NJ Science Research Apprentice Department of Orthopaedics- Assisted with preparation of cell specimens, harvesting cadavers, and mock operation procedures on cadavers. Slide presentation of anterior cruciate ligament repair. Media Recognition/Press Release June 2016 Summer Research Institute http://www.nursing.upenn.edu/cher/pages/summer%20nursing%20research%20institute.aspx 2014 RWJ, Creating a Culture of Health http://futureofnursingscholars.org/phd-nurse-profiles/page/4/ 6/2013 Trenton Times: RWJ Scholar PhD completion recognition http://www.nj.com/mercer/index.ssf/2013/06/mercer_county_graduates_of_nursing_initiative_re flect_on_their_time_look_ahead_to_future.html 1/2010 Trenton Times: RWJ scholar recognition 5/2005 Advance for Nurses, Cover Story article on Adjunct Faculty at Drexel University
Speaking Engagements 5/15/201 Rutgers College of Nursing, Newark, Educational Opportunity Fund Awards Banquet 8/8/2014 Careers in Nursing, Panel Discussion: Rutgers College of Nursing, Newark 8/12/2016 Careers in Nursing, Panel Discussion: Rutgers College of Nursing, Newark Professional Memberships American Nurses Association New Jersey State Nurses Association Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society American College of Nurse Practitioners Golden Key National Honor Society Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science Eastern Nursing Research Society Community Service 2013-2014 LEAP Academy School Based Health Center, Health Screenings Camden, NJ 2013 CYO Fundraiser Committee, CYO Preschool, Ewing, NJ 2010 Khaleidoscope Substance Abuse and Treatment Center, Jersey City, NJ-Provided consultation and education regarding the implementation substance abuse services, policies and procedures and state regulations to a vulnerable population 2009 Parkside Medical Center, Jersey City, NJ-Provided consultations and education regarding the implementation of primary care services to a vulnerable urban community 1996-1999 Parkside Medical Center-Volunteered in the provision of primary care services to an under-served population 1996-1999 Khaleidoscope Substance Abuse and Treatment Center, Jersey City, Provided volunteer nursing services for substance abuse and treatment management to a vulnerable population 1995 Central High School, Newark, NJ-Volunteer Teen Mentor Nursing Service 2016-Present R13 Grant Team Member, The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing Focus Group Facilitator, Data Analyzer, and Focus Group Guide Developer 9/2013-06/2014 Faculty Development and Scholarship Committee License/Certifications Expiration National Provider Identification Number 1760686802 DEA Registrations MA1713735 exp.06/06/2019 NJ State APN License 26NJ00030900 05/31/2017 NJ State RN License 26NO11663300 05/31/2017 NJ Controlled Dangerous Substance P00242800 9/30/2016
ANCC Board Certified-Family NP 370863 9/2017 Basic Life Support AHA 4/2016