Curriculum Vitae
A teacher's purpose is not to create students in his own image, but to develop students who can create their own image ~ Author Unknown
Denise Foster, PhD, MSN, BSN, RN, CNE
411 Abelia Way
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757)630-3111
Fall 2017Sentara College of Health Sciences / Spring 2017
Sentara College of Health Sciences
Course / Credits / Course / Credits
NUR334
Community Nursing
RN-to-BSN/Online
Course Coordinator / 3 / NUR334
Community Nursing
RN-to-BSN/Online
Course Coordinator / 3
NUR334
Community Nursing Practicum
RN-to-BSN/Online
Course Coordinator / 1 / NUR335
Community Nursing Practicum
RN-to-BSN/Online
Course Coordinator / 1
NUR337
Theoretical Foundations for RNs
RN-to-BSN/Online
Course Lead / 3 / NUR337
Theoretical Foundations for RNs
RN-to-BSN/Online
Course Lead / 3
NUR333
Health Assessment for RNs
RN-to-BSN/Online / 3 / NUR333
Health Assessment for RNs
RN-to-BSN/Online / 3
Fall 2016
Sentara College of Health Sciences / Spring 2017
Sentara College of Health Sciences
Course / Credits / Course / Credits
NUR321
Community Nursing
Pre-licensure/Online
Course Coordinator / 3 / NUR334
Community Nursing
RN-to-BSN/Online
Course Coordinator / 3
NUR322
Community Nursing Practicum
Pre-licensure/Online
Course Coordinator / 1 / NUR335
Community Nursing Practicum
RN-to-BSN/Online
Course Coordinator / 1
NUR411
Clinical Management: Adult Nursing II
Pre-licensure BSN/Clinical
Clinical Instructor / 5 / NUR337
Theoretical Foundations for RNs
RN-to-BSN/Online
Course Lead / 3
Fall 2015
Sentara College of Health Sciences / Spring 2016
Sentara College of Health Sciences
Course / Credits / Course / Credits
NUR321 Community Nursing
Pre-licensure BSN/Online
Course Coordinator / 3 / NUR215 Pathophysiology
Pre-licensure BSN/Hybrid
Course Lead / 4
NUR322 Community Nursing Practicum
Pre-licensure BSN/Online
Course Coordinator / 1 / NUR321R Community Nursing
RN-to-BSN/Online
Course Coordinator / 3
NUR411 Clinical Management: Adult Nursing II
Pre-licensure/Clinical
Clinical Instructor / 5 / NUR325R Community Nursing Practicum
RN-to-BSN/Online
Section Instructor / 1
Fall 2014
Sentara College of Health Sciences / Spring 2015
Sentara College of Health Sciences
Course / Credits / Course / Credits
NUR321 Community Nursing
Pre-licensure BSN/Online
Course Coordinator / 3 / NUR215 Pathophysiology
Pre-licensure BSN/Hybrid
Course Lead / 4
NUR322 Community Nursing Practicum
Pre-licensure BSN/Online
Course Coordinator / 1 / NUR321R Community Nursing
RN-to-BSN/Online
Course Coordinator / 3
NUR411 Clinical Management: Adult Nursing II
Pre-licensure BSN/Clinical
Clinical Instructor / 5 / NUR325R Community Nursing Practicum
RN-to-BSN/Online
Section Instructor / 1
Fall 2013
Sentara College of Health Sciences / Spring 2014
Sentara College of Health Sciences
Course / Credits / Course / Credits
NUR215 Pathophysiology
RN-to-BSN/Online
Section Instructor / 4 / NUR215 Pathophysiology
Pre-licensure BSN/Hybrid
Course Lead / 4
NUR321 Community Nursing
Pre-licensure BSN/Online
Course Coordinator / 1 / NUR321R Community Nursing
RN-to-BSN/Online
Course Coordinator / 3
NUR411 Clinical Management: Adult Nursing II
Pre-licensure BSN/Clinical
Clinical Instructor / 5 / NUR322 Community Nursing Practicum
Pre-licensure BSN/Online
Course Coordinator / 1
Fall 2012
Sentara College of Health Sciences / Spring 2013
Sentara College of Health Sciences
Course / Credits / Course / Credits
NUR215 Pathophysiology
RN-to-BSN/Online
Course Lead / 4 / NUR215 Pathophysiology
Pre-licensure BSN/Hybrid
Course Lead / 4
NUR411 Clinical Management: Adult Nursing II
Pre-licensure BSN/Clinical
Clinical Instructor / 5 / NUR200 Professional
Nursing in Today’s Culturally Diverse Healthcare Environment
Pre-licensure BSN/Online
Section Instructor / 3
NUR321R Community Nursing
RN-to-BSN/Online
Course Coordinator / 3
Spring 2012
Sentara College of Health Sciences / Summer 2012
Sentara College of Health Sciences
Course / Credits / Course / Credits
NUR210 Cultural Diversity
Pre-licensure BSN/Online
Section Instructor / 3 / NUR321 Community Nursing
Pre-licensure BSN/Online
Course Coordinator / 3
NUR215 Pathophysiology
Pre-licensure BSN/Hybrid
Course Lead / 4 / NUR322
Community Nursing Practicum
Pre-licensure BSN/Online
Course Coordinator / 3
NUR324 Nursing Theory
Pre-licensure BSN/Online
Section Instructor / 3
Summer 2011
Sentara College of Health Sciences / Fall 2011 – Sentara College of Health Sciences
Course / Credits / Course / Credits
NUR321 Community Nursing
Pre-licensure BSN/Online
Course Coordinator / 3 / NUR212 Pathophysiology I
Pre-licensure BSN/Online
Section Instructor / 3
NUR322 Community Nursing Practicum
Pre-licensure BSN/Online
Course Coordinator / 3 / NUR213 Pathophysiology II
Pre-licensure BSN/Online
Section Instructor / 3
NUR316 Fundamentals of Nursing Practicecndamentals of Nursing Practicum
Pre-licensure BSN/Clinical
Clinical Instructor / 3
Fall 2010
Sentara College of Health Sciences / Spring 2011
Sentara College of Health Sciences
Course / Credits / Course / Credits
NUR212 Pathophysiology I
Pre-licensure BSN/Online
Section Instructor / 3 / NUR212 Pathophysiology I
Pre-licensure BSN/Online
Section Instructor / 3
NUR213 Pathophysiology II
Pre-licensure BSN/Online
Section Instructor / 3 / NUR213 Pathophysiology II
Pre-licensure BSN/Online
Section Instructor / 3
NUR401 Adult Health II
Pre-licensure BSN/Classroom
Section Instructor / 3
Spring 2010
Old Dominion University / Summer 2010
Old Dominion University
Course / Credits / Course / Credits
NURS303 Fundamentals of Nursing Practice
Clinical Laboratory
Pre-licensure BSN
Clinical Instructor / 2 / NURS440 Nursing Process: Rehabilitation Nursing
Clinical
Pre-licensure BSN
Clinical Instructor / 2
Summer 2009
Old Dominion University / Fall 2009
Old Dominion University
Course / Credits / Course / Credits
NURS440 Nursing Process: Rehabilitation Nursing
Clinical
Pre-licensure BSN
Clinical Instructor / 2 / NURS321 Clinical Management: Adult Health I
Clinical
Pre-licensure BSN
Clinical Instructor / 2
Fall 2008
Old Dominion University / Spring 2009
Old Dominion University
Course / Credits / Course / Credits
NURS302 Health Assessment
Clinical Laboratory
Pre-licensure BSN
Clinical Instructor / 2 / NURS303 Fundamentals of Nursing Practice
Clinical Laboratory
Pre-licensure BSN
Clinical Instructor / 2
NURS341 Clinical Management: Adult Health II
Clinical
Pre-licensure BSN
Clinical Instructor / 2 / NURS341 Clinical Management: Adult Health II
Pre-licensure BSN
Clinical Instructor / 2
NURS470 Community Health Nursing I
Clinical
Pre-licensure BSN
Clinical Instructor / 2 / NURS471 Community Health Nursing II
Clinical
Pre-licensure BSN
Clinical Instructor / 2
Fall 2006
Medical Careers Institute / Spring 2007
Medical Careers Institute
Course / Credits / Course / Credits
NUR260 Medical-Surgical Nursing I
Classroom
Pre-licensure RN
Principle Instructor / 5 / NUR270 Dimensions of Professional Nursing
Classroom
Pre-licensure RN
Principle Instructor / 5
NUR261 Medical-Surgical Nursing II
Classroom
Pre-licensure RN
Principle Instructor / 5 / NUR155 Dosage Calculations for Nurses
Classroom
Pre-licensure RN
Principle Instructor / 2
NUR161 Concepts of Nursing II
Classroom
Pre-licensure RN
Principle Instructor / 4
Spring 2006
Medical Careers Institute / Summer 2006
Medical Careers Institute
Course / Credits / Course / Credits
NUR161 Concepts of Nursing II
Classroom
Pre-licensure RN
Principle Instructor / 4 / NUR151 Pharmacology II
Classroom
Pre-licensure RN
Principle Instructor / 4
NUR150 Pharmacology I
Classroom
Pre-licensure RN
Principle Instructor / 4 / NUR270 Dimensions of Professional Nursing
Classroom
Pre-licensure RN
Principle Instructor / 5
Fall 2004
Virginia School of Technology / Spring 2005
Virginia School of Technology
Course / Credits / Course / Credits
NUR322 Pharmacology I
Classroom
Pre-licensure LPN
Principle Instructor / 3 / NUR414 Medical/Surgical Nursing II
Classroom
Pre-licensure LPN
Course Coordinator / 3
NUR310 Calculations for Healthcare
Classroom
Pre-licensure LPN
Principle Instructor / 3 / NUR415 Medical/Surgical Nursing II
Clinical
Pre-licensure LPN
Course Coordinator / 3
Spring 2004
Virginia School of Technology / Summer 2004
Virginia School of Technology
Course / Credits / Course / Credits
NUR314 Medical/Surgical Nursing I
Classroom
Pre-licensure LPN
Course Coordinator / 3 / NUR201 Medical Terminology
Classroom
Pre-licensure LPN
Principle Instructor / 3
NUR315 Medical/Surgical Nursing II Clinical Practicum
Clinical
Pre-licensure LPN
Course Coordinator/Clinical Instructor / 3 / NUR212 Nutrition
Classroom
Pre-licensure LPN
Principle Instructor / 3
Terminal Academic Degree
2012 – 2017 Doctor of Philosophy, Higher Education, Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA
Dissertation Chair: Dr. Michael Ponton
Dissertation Title: The Effects of Mindfulness Training on Perceived Level of
Stress and Performance-Related Attributes in
Baccalaureate Nursing Students
Academic Degrees
2017 Doctor of Philosophy, Higher Education, Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA
2008 Master of Science, Nursing, Nurse Educator, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
1987 Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
Professional Teaching Experience
3-2017 – present Adjunct Faculty, University of Houston-Victoria
1/2010 – present Associate Professor, Sentara College of Health Sciences
8/2007 – 12/2010 Adjunct Faculty, Old Dominion University, School of Nursing
8/ 2007 – 5/2007 Teaching Assistant, Old Dominion University, School of Nursing
6/2006 – 2/2007 Lead Instructor, Medical Careers Institute, Virginia Beach, VA
6/2005 – 6/2006 Instructor, Medical Careers Institute, Virginia Beach, VA
4/2004 – 6/2005 Instructor, Virginia School of Technology, Virginia Beach, VA
Authored Courses
NUR200 Professional Nursing in Today’s Culturally Diverse Healthcare Environment
(online)
NUR215 Pathophysiology (online, hybrid)
NUR215R Pathophysiology RN-to-BSN (online)
NUR321 Community Nursing (online)
NUR321R Community Nursing RN-to-BSN (online)
NUR322 Community Nursing Practicum (Service Learning)
NUR334 Community Nursing for RNs (online)
NUR335 Community Nursing Practicum for RNs (online)
NUR337 Theoretical Foundations for RNs
NUR151 Pharmacology I (didactic)
NUR151 Pharmacology II (didactic)
NUR270 Dimensions of Professional Nursing (didactic)
NUR314 Medical Surgical Nursing I (didactic)
NUR322 Pharmacology I (didactic)
Significant Academic and Nursing Activities/Recognition
2015 Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
1/12-4/16 President, Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing, Chi
Kappa Chapter
12/2011 Certified Nurse Educator, National League for Nursing
4/2008 Member, Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing, Epsilon Chi
Chapter
4/2008 Member, Phi Kappa Phi, Gamma Tau Chapter, National Honor Society
2/2008 Sentara Expert, Sentara Home Care Services
10/2006 Teacher of the Year, Virginia Career College Association
1998 Member, Virginia Nurses’ Association
Academic Service
Sentara College of Health Sciences Research Committee - Chairperson
Sentara College of Health Sciences Faculty Development Committee
Sentara College of Health Sciences Technology Advisory Committee
Publications
2017 The Effectiveness of Mindfulness Training on Perceived Level of Stress and
Performance-Related Attributes in Baccalaureate Nursing Students – Doctoral
dissertation
3/2012 Presenter – Lunch and Learn – Using XMind to Create Mind Maps: Constructing
Knowledge in Pathophysiology
9/2013 Content Reviewer – Ignaviticus & Workman: Medical Surgical Nursing, 8th ed.;
Chapter 16 Care of the Postoperative Patient, Chapter 20 Care of Patients with
Immune Function Excess Hypersensitivity and Autoimmune Disease, Chapter 21
Cancer Development, Chapter 22 Care of Patients with Cancer, Chapter 43 Care of
Patients with Problems of the Central Nervous System: The Spinal Cord, Chapter
46 Assessment of the Eye and Vision, Chapter 56 Care of Patients with
Noninflammatory Intestinal Disorders, Chapter 58 Care of Patients with Liver
Problems, Chapter 68 Care of Patients with Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney
Disease, Chapter 69 Management of Patients with Problems of the Reproductive
System, Chapter 71 Care of Patients with Gynecologic Problems, Chapter 72 Care
of Male Patients with Reproductive Problems, Chapter 73 Care of Transgender
Patients
3/2012 Reviewer – Gulanick: Nursing Care Plans, 8th ed.: Chapter 35 Functional Urinary
Incontinence, Chapter 36 Reflex Urinary Incontinence, Chapter 37 Stress Urinary
Incontinence, Chapter 38 Urge Urinary Incontinence, Chapter 41Decreased
Intracranial Adaptive Capacity, Chapter 46 Nausea, Chapter 53 Post-Trauma
Syndrome, Chapter 54 Powerlessness, Chapter 58 Situational Low Self-Esteem,
Chapter 59 Disturbed Sensory Perception: Auditory, Chapter 60 Disturbed Sensory
Perception: Visual, Chapter 66 Impaired Tissue Integrity
12/2011 Presenter – Fall Faculty Workshop – Wonderful World of Wikis; All the World’s a
Textbook: Using WebQuests to Enhance Critical Thinking
8/2011 Reviewer – Lilley: Pharmacology and the Nursing Process, 7th ed.; Chapter
38 Antibiotics Part 1, Chapter 39 Antibiotics Part 2, Chapter 40 Antiviral
Drugs, Chapter 41 Antitubercular Drugs, Chapter 42 Antifungal Drugs,
Chapter 43 Antimalarial, Antiprotozoal, and Anthelmintic Drugs, Chapter 44
Antiinflammatory and Antigout Drugs, Chapter 50 Acid Controlling Drugs,
Chapter 52 Antiemetic and Antinausea Drugs
5/2012 Reviewer – Ignaviticus & Workman: Medical Surgical Nursing, 7th ed.;
Chapter 64 Assessment of the Endocrine System, Chapter 65 Care of
Patients with Pituitary and Adrenal Gland Problems, Chapter 66 Care of
Patients with Problems of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands, Chapter 67
Care of Patients with Diabetes Mellitus, Chapter 74 Care of Patients with
Gynecologic Problems, Chapter 76 Care of Patients with Sexually
Transmitted Diseases
4/2011 Reviewer – Buttaro: Primary Care: A Collaborative Practice, 4th ed.; Chapter
213 Seizure Disorder, Chapter 214 Trigeminal Neuralgia, Chapter 215
Tumors of the Brain, Chapter 216 Acromegaly, Chapter 217 Adrenal Gland
Disorders, Chapter 239 Fatigue, Chapter 240 Immunodeficiency, Chapter
241Lymphadenopathy, Chapter 243 Emerging and Reemerging Infectious
Diseases
Professional References
Available upon request
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