Registered Nurse Licensure, Arkansas State Board of Nursing (#18077)

CURRICULUM VITA

I. Julie Juer Isaacson, RN, MSN, CCRN

Credentials and Licensure:

Registered Nurse Licensure, Arkansas State Board of Nursing (#18077)

Registered Nurse Licensure, Tennessee State Board of Nursing (#047787)

CCRN Certification, American Association of Critical Care Nurses (#22588; 1982-current)

II. CURRENT FACULTY POSITION: Associate Professor, tenured

III. EDUCATION:

1981 MSN Vanderbilt University College of Nursing

Nashville, TN

Major: Cardiovascular Nursing, Clinical Nurse Specialist

1978 BSN University of Tennessee Center for the Health Sciences

Memphis, TN

Major: Nursing

IV. CURRENT AND PREVIOUS:

Academic

2006-current Associate Professor of Nursing

1987-2006 Assistant Professor of Nursing; tenured

Arkansas State University, State University, AR

12/81-1/86 Clinical Instructor (Undergraduate/Graduate programs)

University of Tennessee College of Nursing, Memphis, TN

Practice

10/86-9/87 Cardiovascular Clinical Specialist

Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery, Jonesboro, AR

1/86-10/86 Transplant Clinical Nurse Specialist

Baptist Memorial Hospital, Memphis, TN

8/81-1/86 Cardiovascular Clinical Specialist

Baptist Memorial Hospital, Memphis, TN

1/79-7/80 Staff Nurse/Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit

Baroness Erlanger Hospital, Chattanooga, TN

6/78-12/78 Staff Nurse/Intensive Care Unit

Methodist Hospital, Memphis, TN

V. PUBLICATIONS:

Journals:

McDaniel, M., Neeley, R., Isaacson, J., & Howard, G. (2012) Accent Assessment: A Preliminary Study of Scaling Validity. Journal of International Students, 1(1), 93-98.

Isaacson, J. & Stacy, A. (2009) Rubrics for clinical evaluation: Objectifying the subjective experience. Nurse Education in Practice, 9(2), 134-140.

Isaacson, M. & Isaacson, J. (2005) Where are our hearts today? NEAHealth

Wimberley, P., Isaacson, J., Walden, D., Miller, R., Wiggins, N., and Stacy, A. (2005) HIPAA and nursing education: How to teach in a paranoid health care environment Journal of Nursing Education. 44(11).

Isaacson, M. & Isaacson, J. (2003-2004) Women and heart disease: Risk factors and prevention Northeast Arkansas Wellness Guide

Isaacson, J. and Stacy, A., (2004). Nursing students in an expanded charge nurse role: A real clinical management experience. Nursing Education Perspectives, 25(6), 292-296.

Isaacson, J., George, L.,& Brewer, M.,(1986). The effects of chest tube manipulation on mediastinal

drainage. Heart and Lung: Journal of Critical Care,15(6), 601-605.

Isaacson, J.,(1982). Post-pump psychosis, Critical Care Nurse,1(1), 14-16.

Isaacson, J.,(1981) Surgery maybe the easiest part., Nephrology Nurse,3(6)18-24.

Proceedings:

Isaacson, J., McDaniel, M., Boals, B, & Moore, L. (2010) Developing and implementing a system of shared governance from a faculty perspective. 2010 American Institute of Higher Education 4th International Conference Proceedings, Vol 3 (1),361-369.

Books and Chapters and Reviews:

Textbook/ three chapter review for Mosby, Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach, July 2011.

Textbook proposal review for Delmar Cengage , Adult Critical Care Nurse Certification-A Roadmap to Success, January 2011

Manuscript reviewer for international journal: Advances in Health Sciences Education, 2005-current

Manuscript reviewer for National League for Nursing Nursing Education Perspectives, 2005-current

Isaacson, Julie. (2003) Review of Thelan’s Critical Care Nursing: Diagnosis and Management, 5th ed. Mosby.

Isaacson, Julie. (1984.) Cardiac Catheterization Patient Education Booklet. Baptist Memorial Hospital.

Isaacson, J.,& Bourgeois, S., 1984. (Review of the book Cardiac nursing). Critical Care Nurse,4((2), 31.

Isaacson, J.,& Tutor, D., 1984. (Review of the book Standards for Critical Care). Critical Care Nurse,4(1), 50.

Films:

Isaacson,J.& Gooch, J. (1985). Coronary Artery Bypass: Using Internal Mammary Artery and Autogenous Saphenous Vein – vhs video: edit and script for Baptist Memorial Hospital, Memphis, TN.

VI. PRESENTATIONS TO LEARNED FORUM (ABSTRACTS):

Anderson,B, Isaacson, J., & Stacy, A. (2010) Use of rubrics in the clinical evaluation of associate and baccalaureate nursing students. Podium presentation, RNAO Conference: Knowledge, the Power of Nursing: Celebrating Best Practice Guidelines and Clinical Leadership, Toronto, Canada

Isaacson, J., McDaniel, M., Boals, B, & Moore, L. (2010) Developing and implementing a system of shared governance from a faculty perspective. PowerPoint presentation. 2010 American Institute of Higher Education 4th International Conference, Williamsburg, Virginia.

Isaacson, J. (2008) Organ donation – The gift of life. Podium presentation. Arkansas Student Nurses Association, Rogers, AR.

Stacy, A. & Isaacson, J. (2008) Reality based clinical: Rationale for a full shift clinical experience. Poster presentation. Arkansas Nurses Association Convention, Rogers, AR.

Isaacson, J., & Stacy, A. (2008) Challenges of clinical evaluation: Rubrics as a solution to the problem. Poster presentation. Arkansas Nurses Association Convention, Rogers, AR.

Stacy, A. & Isaacson, J. (2008) Reality-based clinical: Student and faculty perceptions. Podium presentation. 2nd International Nurse Education Conference: Research and innovation in International Nurse Education, Dublin, Ireland.

Isaacson, J. & Stacy, A. (2008) Rubrics for clinical evaluation: Objectifiying the subjective experience. Podium presentation. 2nd International Nurse Education Conference: Research and Innovation in International Nurse Education, Dublin, Ireland.

Wimberley, P., Isaacson, J., Miller, R., Stacy, A., Walden, D., &Wiggins, N. (2003) HIPAA and Nursing Education: Strategies for Survival. NLN Baccalaureate Nursing Conference. Podium presentation San Antonio, TX

Isaacson, J., Stacy, A., & Young, C. (2001) Learning experiences designed to enhance NCLEX success(Abstract). Proceedings and Poster presentation. Health Care in a Complex World: An International Research Conference. Toronto, Canada.

Stacy,A., Isaacson,J, & Young,C. (2001). Predictors of program/NCLEX success(Abstract). Proceedings and Poster presentation. Health Care in a Complex World: An International Research Conference, Toronto, Canada.

Wimberley, P., Wiggins, N., Isaacson, J., Stacy, A., Young, C. (2001). Effectiveness of Instructor-

Guided NCLEX Preparation. Poster presentation. Arkansas Nurses Association, Little Rock, AR.

Wiggins, N., Isaacson, J. Wimberley, P. Stacy, A., Young, C. (2001). Senior Clinical Experience: A Comparison of Student Perspectives. Poster presentation. Sigma Theta Tau Tri Chapter Research Day, Jonesboro, AR.

Stacy, A., Isaacson, J. and Young, C. (2001). . Predictors of Program/NCLEX Success

Poster presentation.Arkansas Nurses Association, Little Rock,AR.

Wimberley, P., Wiggins, N., Isaacson, J., Stacy, A. & Young, C. (2001). A Study of the Senior

Experience- Poster presentation. Sigma Theta Tau Tri Chapter Research Day.

Wimberley, P., Wiggins, N., Isaacson, J., Stacy, A. & Young, C. (2000).Clinical Endloading- Poster presentation. Arkansas State Nurses Association.

Wimberley, P., Wiggins, N., Isaacson, J., Stacy, A. & Young, C. (2000). Senior Culminating Clinical Experience-Poster presentation. Creative Teaching for Nursing Educators Silver Anniversary Workshop, University of Memphis.

Isaacson, J. (1998). Medtronic Hall Valve: Registry Results - Poster presentation. Tri-Chapter Research

Day.

Isaacson, J & Stacy, A. (1996). Students Mentoring Students: Senior Management Experience in the Acute Care Setting, Poster Presentation, University of Pennsylvania and Hahneman University, Orlando, FL.

Isaacson, J. & Stacy, A. (1996). Students Mentoring Students: Senior Management Experience in the Acute Care Setting, Poster Presentation, ArNA, Little Rock, AR.

Whitis, G., Isaacson, J., and Pulliam, K. (1995). Comparison of Routine Intensive Care Temperature Measurements with Tympanic Temperature Measurements. Poster and abstract proceedings. Tri Chapter Research Day.

Whitis, G., Isaacson, J., and Pulliam, K. (1995). Comparison of Routine Intensive Care Temperature Measurements with Tympanic Temperature Measurements. Poster and abstract proceedings. Henderson State 2nd Annual Undergraduate Research Conference.

Wolf, R. & Isaacson, J. (1994). What's new in valve surgery: Mechanical valve replacement: Current

status(Abstract) Presentation and abstract proceedings. Cardiovascular/Cerebral Interactions: Maintaining a Delicate Balance Destin, FL.

Wolf, R. & Isaacson, J. (1994). Use of Hemodynamic Monitoring in Intensive Care: Patient’s Complications and Costs of Pulmonary Artery Catheters– Presentation and abstract proceedings Cardiovascular/Cerebral Interactions: Maintaining a Delicate Balance, Destin, FL.

Baker, D., Bartels, B., Garth, K., Isaacson, J., Stacy, A., and Walden, D. (1993). Practice Responsibilities of Nurse Practitioners in Arkansas – Poster presentation. Sigma Theta Tau Regional Assembly, Kansas City, MO

Baker, D., Bartels, B., Garth, K., Isaacson, J., Stacy, A. and Walden, D. (1993). Interinstitutional Strengths Among Successful Baccalaureate Nursing Programs in the Southern Region. Poster presentation and Abstract proceedings February 1993 ARNA and March 1993 Regional Sigma Theta Tau. Kansas City

Isaacson, J. & Bourgeois, S. (1991). Saline vs. Heparinized Saline as an Arterial Flush in Arterial Catheters, abstract poster presentation. Regional Sigma Theta Tau, Memphis, TN.

Wolf, R. & Isaacson, J. (1986). Medtronic Hall Valve: Acceptable Early Results – poster presentation and proceedings, 59th Scientific Session, American Heart Association, Dallas, TX.

Wolf, R. & Isaacson, J. (1986). Medtronic Hall Valve: Acceptable Early Results. Podium Presentation. Denton Cooley Cardiovascular Surgical Society and Texas Heart Institute. Fifth International Symposium. Maui, Hawaii.

Isaacson, J. (1986). Caring for the Patient with Valve Surgery. Podium Presentation National Teaching Institute of the American Association of Critical Care Nurse, Anaheim, CA.

Isaacson, J. (1985). Issues in Patient Education. Podium Presentation. National Teaching Institute of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses.

Isaacson, J.(1984) Hemodynamic Effects of Varoactive Drugs Podium Presentation. Hemodynamic Monitoring for Critical Care Nurses GMA-AACN, Memphis, TN

Isaacson, J. (1981) Pre Operative Care for the Patient and Family and Post Operative Care for the Patient and Family: an overview of C.A.B.G., Podium Presentation. American Heart Association and Jackson State Community College, Jackson, TN

VII. GRANTS:

2012 “Can You Hear Me Now?” competitive research interdisciplinary grant submitted to Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions for $14,894.00 – not funded

2005 Women’s Health. College of Nursing and Health Professions special project grant, $2,500.

1997  Left Ventricular Regression and Hemolysis Testing for Medtronic Hall Double Valve Replacement Patients. Wolf, Rodney & Isaacson, Julie. Funded by Medtronic, Inc. $15,000.

VIII. AWARDS & HONORS:

2008 NEA Professional Business Woman Honoree

2007 Triumph of the Human Spirit

2007 American Cancer Society Honoree

2004 Eta Theta, Sigma Theta Tau, Mentorship Award

2004 Northeast Arkansas Chapter of the American Association of Critical Nurses Excellence in Critical Care Nursing Award

2003 ASU Board of Trustees Faculty Award for Professional Service

2003 CNHP Service Award

2003 American Heart Association Honoree, Craighead County Affiliate

2003 Barney Smith Professor of the Year nominee

2002 Certificate of Recognition -- AACN

2000  Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers

1999 “Excellence in Nursing Education” -awarded by Eta Theta chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International

1996 Phi Kappa Phi

1981 Sigma Theta Tau; Iota Chapter

IX. PROFESSIONAL /COMMUNITY SERVICES (MEMBERSHIPS & OFFICES):

Committees:

University

2013 Diversity Search Committee

2012-15 Faculty Senate, Chair

2012-15 Faculty Association, President

2012-15 University Planning Committee

2012 University Marketing

2012- Cost Containment

2012- Comprehensive Campus Master Plan

2012 Writing Committee – Intellectual Property

2009-13 Higher Learning Commission Steering Committee, Co-chair

2008-10 Shared Governance Oversight Committee

2008-11 Faculty Handbook, Chair

2007-08 Chancellor’s Writing Group

2007 Vice Chancellor Search Committee

2005-07 Higher Learning Commission Focus Group

2005-07 HLC Shared Governance and Handbook Chair

2005-06 Academic Governance Oversight Committee

2006 Special Task Force for Faculty Senate/Handbook

2004-06 University Shared Governance, chair

2003-04 University Strategic Planning Council

2003-04 Shared Governance Task Force, chair

2003-10 Faculty Handbook, chair

2001-05 Academic Hearing Committee, chair (03)

2003-04 University Ad Hoc Honor Code

2001-02 Wilson Award Committee

1994-08 University Honors Committee/College Advisor

2003-04 University Ad hoc PRT Policy

1997 Development, Communication and Alumni Committee

1996-97 Focus Group - Employee Day Care

1996-97 Athletic Steering Committee; Athletic Integrity and Athletic Equity Subcommitties

1994-98 University Honors: Scholarship sub-committee

1994-95 Library Dedication Committee; Chair - school site subcommittee

1994-96 Fringe Benefits

1992-93 United Way (co-chair)

1991-93,94-97 Academic Hearing (chair 1992-93)

1990-91 University Research

College

2010-12 Commencement Faculty Marshall

2006-10 Faculty Credentialing of Clinical Instructors

2005-06,08,09, 12College Grievance

2000-05 PRT

1999-02 Infection Control

1997-10 Interdisciplinary Committee, Chair

1995-96 Dean Search Committee

1994-07 Scholarship and Awards Committee (chair 2001, 2004)

1994-96 Committee on Committees

1994-95 APC

1992-93 Nursing Chair Search Committee

1991-93,02-04 Grievance (Chair 1991-92)

1991-05 Constitution and Bylaws

1991-05 Curriculum Committee

1992 Capital Campaign

1989 Faculty Grievance

1988 Faculty Development and Welfare

1988 Faculty Grievance

Department

Annually Admissions

2009-12 NLNAC Self Study

2005-07, 08-09 Search Committee

2001-02  NLN Accreditation’s Criterion I Chair

2002-03 LEET Scholarship Committee

2000-02 Philosophy

2000-03 Helene Fuld Scholarship

2000-02 Organizational Framework

1998-99 Faculty Search Committee,Chair

1997-99 Organizational Restructuring, Chair

1994-96, 04-06 PRT

1994-96 RNP, Ad hoc

1991-93 Evaluation/PRT Committee

1992-93 ad hoc Research (chair, 1992-93)

1992 Philosophy

Program

1991-93 Pharmacology (chair, 1991-92)

1991-93 Articulation

1987- Curriculum

1987- Admission, Progression, Credits

3. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

National League of Nursing (2001-present)

Sigma Theta Tau,Eta Theta (member) - current; counselor (1989-91, 03-05) Executive Committee

ANA, ARNA, District 6, Nominations chair, District 6 (03-04), Convention Delegate (03)

Phi Kappa Phi, Arkansas State University Chapter - 1996 - current

Critical Care Research Committee, St. Bernards Regional Medical Center, Jonesboro, AR.

American Association of Critical Care Nurses (member) - current

AACN, Local Chapter, 1991-93

Charter member

Program Committee (Chairman 1991-92)

American Heart Association, Craighead County Charter Board Member 1988-1997

President (1990-91)

First Vice President (1988-89, 1989-90)

Affiliate Program Committee, State (1989-92)

Clinical Specialist Forum (1981-86)

Memphis Area Research Council (1981-86)

Toastmasters International (1986)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (provider) - March 1982-current

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (instructor) - October 1982-current

American Association of University Professors - 1994-95, current

Research activities:

:

2009-10 The Who, What, When & Why of Hypothyroidism (Ashlie Anderson) – Chair of thesis committee

2006-07 Latino’s Access to Health Care – committee member for biology student

2006 On the Border of Existence (Erin Chambers)-Chair of thesis committee

2002 A Study of the Efficacy of Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion Therapy in Children Under the Age of Twelve (Holly Tyler) –Chair of thesis committee

2001 Patient Compliance and Hypertension , thesis committee member outside of major

1993-95 Faculty- Student Research Activities

- Pain Control in CABG Patients, Sigma Theta Tau Research Day, (poster presentation 1994)

- Heparin Dosing Requirements with Concomitant IV Nitroglycerin Infusion

-Are Non- Q Wave Myocardial Infarctions Gender Specific? Sigma Theta Tau Research Day, (poster presentation 1995)

1990 TIDES: Transderm Nitroglycerin Intermittent Dosing Evaluation Study, nurse coordinator for 20 physician sites

1989 Mevacor/Lovastatin Phase III FDA Clinical Trial, nurse coordinator

Mentoring:

Faculty mentor: 1990 -- D. Baker

1993 -- W. Wiggins

2001 -- R. Johnsey

2006 – R. Matthews

2008 – B Anderson

2010 – B Norman

Graduate student preceptor: J. George (Texas)

Lana Gander (2011)

Community Service:

Professional Organizations/Community Service

2013 Phonathon

2012 St. Bernards Hospital Evidence Based Practice Committee

2011 National Level Exercise Disaster Drill, ASU

2009 Shelter Volunteer – Ice Storm

2006 HopeCircle Hope week committee for county and ASU Celebration of Hope

2006-09 Women’s Discovery Center – charter board member

2005-09 United Way Board Member

2005 Katrina Disaster Nurse Shelter Coordinator

2003-4 Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers

2000-07 Northeast Arkansas Charitable Foundation Volunteer (Women’s Luncheon & Art Slam)