PhD Graduates – 2024

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PhD in Nursing Science
Class of 2024

Dissertation Defenses

Dr. Geraldine P. Kiefer-Necklen

The Effects of a Pilot Virtual Simulation Intervention on Critical Thinking and Clinical Judgment Abilities in Associate Degree Nursing Students

April 1, 2024
Chair
Karen D’Alonzo, PhD, RN, APN-C, FAAN

PhD in Nursing Science


Dr. Elise Corasmin

Correlates of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Use Among Black Women”

March 21, 2024
Chair
Ann D. Bagchi, Ph.D., DNP, FNP-C, APN


PhD in Nursing Science


Dr. Masheal Hasan Alamrani

Nurses’ Perceptions of Person-Centered Care in Inpatient Care Units in Saudi Arabia

February 8, 2024
Chair
Shira Birnbaum, Ph.D., RN


PhD in Nursing Science


Dr. Sharmine Brassington

Interrelationships Among RN Staffing, Perceived Workload, Practice Environment, and Burnout Among Emergency Department Nurses

January 31, 2024
Co-Chairs
Charlotte Thomas-Hawkins, Ph.D., RN, FAAN
Mary Johansen, Ph.D., RN, NE-BC


PhD in Nursing Science


Tebogo T. Mamalelala

Tebogo T. Mamalelala, BSN, MNS(FNP), MNSc

Emergency Patient Transport by Nurses in Selected Areas in Botswana

October 30, 2023
Chair – William L. Holzemer, RN, Ph.D., FAAN


PhD in Nursing Science


Jennifer C. Dillon, BSN, MPA, RN

Mentoring of New Contingent Nursing A Multilevel Analysis of the Effect of Burnout, Workload, and Job Satisfaction on Nursing and Organizational Outcomes within the Veterans Affairs’ Patient Aligned Care Teams

August 15, 2023
Chair – Charlotte Thomas-Hawkins, Ph.D., RN, FAAN


PhD in Nursing Science


Eleni Pellazgu, PhDc, APN, NEA-BC, CNEcl, FNP-C, CNSC, RN-BC, PCCN, CRA/CRC

Advanced Practice Nurses’ Knowledge, Attitudes, And Perceptions Regarding Microbiome Testing, Diagnosis, And Evidenced-Based Treatment For Gastrointestinal Disorders

August 11, 2023
Chair – Karen D’Alonzo, Ph.D., RN, APNC, FAAN

PhD in Nursing Science


Dione Sandiford

Dr. Dione A. Sandiford

Mentoring of New Contingent Nursing Faculty Undergraduate Nursing Programs

07/20/2023
Co-Chairs:
– Charlotte Thomas-Hawkins, Ph.D., RN, FAAN
– Shira Birnbaum, PhD, RN


PhD in Nursing Science


Rowena Curva

Dr. Rowena Curva

Facilitator Experiences and Perspectives on Debriefing Methods and Training in
Clinical Nursing Simulation in Baccalaureate Nursing Programs

06/6/2023
Chair: Ann Marie P. Mauro, Ph.D., RN, CNL, CNE, ANEF, FAHA, FAAN


PhD in Nursing Science


Lynne Moronski.

Dr. Lynne Saliba Moronski

Factors Influencing Nurses’ Turnover Intentions in a Post- COVID Era

05/17/2023
Chair: Linda Flynn, Ph.D., RN, FAAN
PhD in Nursing Science


PhD in Urban Systems


Jose Cruz

Jose Alberto Cruz Chevez, MBA, LCSW

The Effects of Methadone Attitudes and Substance Use Factors on Intention to Remain in Methadone Treatment

August 30, 2023

Co-Chairs
Anna Kline, Ph.D.
Peijia Zha, Ph.D.


PhD in Urban Systems