Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator
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BONNIE A. FRANCKOWIAK, DNP, FNP, CARN-AP
Ellicott City, MD 21043
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EDUCATION
B.S.N. 1975 D’Youville College, Buffalo, NY
M.S.N. 1984 Mississippi University for Women, Columbus, MS
D.N.P. 2014 University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Capstone Project: The Effect of Self-Efficacy on Treatment Outcomes of Clients
Enrolled in a Methadone Treatment Program in Rural Maryland
LICENSURE and CERTIFICATION
RN, State of Maryland #R101981
ANCC Certification, FNP #0084436
IntNSA Certification, CARN-AP #10688
CPR / AED Certification, A.H.A.
Certified in the administration of Naloxone by the Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center,
Opioid Overdose Response Program, Cecil County, Elkton, MD #CE1104
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ADJUNCT CLINICAL FACULTY, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
School of Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Program, Online - to begin June, 2015
ADJUNCT FACULTY, Washington Adventist University, Takoma Park, MD
School of Nursing - Master’s Program, Nurse Educator track. 5/14 to present
SERENITY HEALTH, LLC, Elkton, MD and Aberdeen, MD 5/12 to 10/14
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Nurse Practitioner: Initial assessment, history and physical on all admissions for MAT,
dose evaluation and regulation, annual physical exams, medical follow-up, collaboration
with Medial Director, nursing staff and clinical team. Writing policies, procedures, and
protocols. Participation in weekly clinical meetings. Participation in monthly pregnancy
group, and monitoring of pregnant clients.
NP Consultant for Health Home program: needs assessment, referrals to care, assist with
follow up, development and implementation of health education classes.
Director of Educational Services 6/14 to 10/14
New role established for client, staff, and community education, on topics related to
substance abuse and associated issues. Responsible for development of new programs,
and assisting counselors with educational materials for groups as needed. To attend client
groups as needed for presentation of health related topics. Development of websites for
use as supplement to client groups.
Establish educational program as provider of CEUs for counselors and nurses;
Partnership of Addiction Matters, Inc. and Serenity Health. Research, writing and
publication of data regarding client outcomes.
ADDICTION MATTERS, INC. est. 2013
Founder and Educator: A personal business endeavor, dedicated to community outreach
and education. Group teaching sessions offered on all aspects of addiction and treatment,
with an emphasis on prevention. Sessions are offered to teen and parent groups, as well as
health professionals. Business approved by MD Board of Nursing.
CRC HEALTH, Elkton, MD and Catonsville, MD. 6/08 to 5/12
Nurse Practitioner: Responsible for initial assessment, history and physical on clients
admitted for Methadone or Suboxone maintenance, dose evaluation and regulation, and
annual exams. Collaboration with Medical Director, Nursing and Clinical staff.
GAUDENZIA HEALTH SYSTEMS, Baltimore, MD. 10/08 to 3/11
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Nurse Practitioner: Responsible for admission history and physical on clients admitted
to detox and long term residential care. Provide primary care for residents, for minor
acute and chronic medical problems, make referrals when needed. Collaboration with
Medical Director, Nursing and Clinical staff.
PARTNERS IN RECOVERY, Towson, MD. 5/98 to 5/09
Nurse Practitioner: Responsible for initial assessment of detox clients, appropriateness
for outpatient treatment, initial history and physical, daily follow-up and management of
clients on detox protocols. Collaboration with Medical Director, Nursing and Clinical
staff. Referrals when needed. Some supervision of LPN staff in satellite offices. Assisted
in training of new employees, and staff education. Health education for clients on
individual basis, and group settings. Performed duties in four PIR locations.
HARBOR FAMILY CARE, Baltimore, MD 1997 to 1998
Nurse Practitioner: Provided primary health care to clients of all ages, in family practice
setting. Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of minor acute and chronic conditions,
physical exams, preventive care, health teaching of both individuals and groups.
Collaboration with family practice physicians on site, and referrals when needed.
PRECEPTOR, Bowie State University, Bowie, MD 1998
While employed at Harbor Family Care, acted as preceptor for FNP student, 2 semesters.
OAKVIEW TREATMENT CENTER, Ellicott City, MD 1995 to 1997
Nurse Practitioner: Responsible for initial history and physical of clients admitted for
detox, inpatient setting. Determined appropriateness for admission, and initiated
protocols. Management and daily follow-up. Collaboration with Medical Director,
Psychiatrist, other staff physicians, nursing and clinical staff. Health education for clients,
individually and in groups.
FRANKLIN SQUARE HOSPITAL CENTER, Baltimore, MD 1994 to 1995
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Nurse Practitioner: Outpatient women’s health clinic, provided care to women of child-
bearing age, including obstetrical care. Collaboration with staff physicians, residents and
medical students.
KAISER-PERMANENTE, Landover, MD 1990 to 1994
Nurse practitioner: Ambulatory setting, provided care to women of child-bearing age,
including obstetrical care. Physical exams, preventive care, health education, prenatal
care and teaching. Taught classes related to pregnancy, postpartum and infant care.
DR. LEROY HOWELL, Starkville, MS 1984 to 1990
Nurse Practitioner: Employed full time in private practice, in family physician’s office.
Provided care to clients of all ages, children through geriatrics, including OB/Gyn.
Developed and followed own caseload of patients, managing minor acute and chronic
conditions. Referrals when needed.
ALEXANDER’S HOME HEALTH, Columbus, MS 1980 to 1984
Visiting Nurse / Supervisor: Began as visiting nurse in rural areas, caring for elderly
patients in their homes. Worked independently, under doctor’s orders. Later promoted to
supervisor of satellite office, but continued clinical duties. General medical – surgical
nursing care.
BAY STATE MEDICAL CENTER, and
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE, Springfield, MA 1977 to 1980
Clinical Instructor: Taught in classroom lecture and clinical setting, nursing students in
Diploma and Baccalaureate nursing programs, maternal-child health.
PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL, Holyoke, MA 1975 to 1977
Staff Nurse: Clinical work in newborn nursery, postpartum unit and labor and delivery.
MEMBERSHIP
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American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
International Nurses Society on Addictions
Sigma Theta Tau, Beta Kappa Chapter
Maryland Academy of Advanced Practice Clinicians
Nurse Practitioner Association of Maryland
HONORS AND AWARDS
Appointed Honorary Faculty; University of Virginia, School of Nursing 2014 - 2019
Sigma Theta Tau, Award for Nursing Excellence, Zeta Rho Chapter 1984
Mississippi University for Women, Columbus, MS
COMMITTEES
Foundation for Addictions Nursing, International Nursing Society on Addictions:
Trustee 2009 - 2012
Coordinator for Recruitment of New Trustees 2011 – 2012
International Nurses Society on Addictions, Health Policy Task Force 2014 to present
GRANTS
IntNSA Board of Directors Research Grant, 2011 $1000
PRESENTATIONS
“Substance Abuse Awareness for Parents”. Poster presentation, AANP Annual
Conference, Phoenix, AZ July 2010
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“Substance Abuse Awareness for Parents” materials provided to Pediatric Nursing
Credentialing Board (PNCB) for free CEUs 2011
“Educating Parents About Substance Abuse: The Role of the School Nurse”, presented to
University of Virginia Community Health Nursing students March 2011
“Substance Use in the Pediatric Setting: What Nurses Need to Know”, presented as post-
clinical conference to University of Virginia undergraduate students, March 2011
“Educating Parents About Substance Abuse: The Role of the School Nurse”, presented at
National Association of School Nurses Annual Conference, Washington, D.C. June 2011
“Performance Enhancing Drugs and the High School Athlete”, presented at
Massachusetts Secondary School Athletic Directors Association Annual Conference,
Hyannis, MA March 2014
“Issues in Substance Abuse Treatment”, Invited lecturer, SUNY Stony Brook School of
Nursing, Stony Brook, NY April, 2014
“The Effect of Self-Efficacy on Treatment Outcomes of Clients Enrolled in a Methadone
Maintenance Treatment Program in Rural Maryland” Presented at West Coast
Symposium on Addiction Disorders, La Quinta, CA May 2014
Poster presentation: “The Problem of Performance Enhancing Drugs and High School
Sports” National Nurse Practitioner Symposium, Keystone CO July 2014
“The Effect of Self-Efficacy on Treatment Outcomes of Clients Enrolled in a Methadone
Maintenance Treatment Program in Rural Maryland”
The International Nurse’s Society on Addictions Annual Conference
Washington, D.C. October 2014
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Accepted presentation: “The Effect of Self-Efficacy on Treatment Outcomes of Clients
Enrolled in a Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program in Rural Maryland: Pilot
study and one year follow-up” International Society of Psychiatric Nurses Conference
Seattle, WA March, 2015
Accepted presentation: “Improving Self-Esteem among Opiate Addicted Patients on
MAT: A Six-Week Intervention” AATOD Annual Conference
Atlanta, GA March, 2015
Accepted Poster: “A survey of primary care nurse practitioner's self-efficacy regarding
screening for substance use” (SBIRT) National Nurse Practitioner Symposium,
Keystone, CO. July, 2015
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Participation in Annual Youth Fitness and Health Expo, sponsored by MedStar Family
Choice, Baltimore, MD October 5, 2013
“Medication Safety for Seniors”- Presentation for Taylor Village Senior Center,
Ellicott City, MD April 7, 2014
“Managing Your Medications” – Presentation for Central Maryland Women’s Heart,
Columbia, MD February 12, 2014
“Women’s Mental Health Issues” – Presentation for Central Maryland Women’s Heart,
Columbia, MD May 21, 2014
Chair, Health and Wellness Committee – Taylor Village October 2013 to present
Committee Chairman, Taylor Village Senior Center – Health and Wellness Fair
Ellicott City, MD June, 2014: and scheduled June, 2015
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Participation in Family Health Expo, sponsored by MedStar Health.
Landover, MD June 21, 2014
National Recovery Month Presentations: Serenity Health, LLC, Elkton, MD
9/11/14 – Understanding Substance Abuse (For community professionals)
9/11/14 – Hepatitis B & C: Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention (Open to the community)
9/25/14 – Overview of Medication-Assisted Treatment (For community professionals)
9/25/14 – Methadone and Other Drugs (Open to the community)
“Media and Digital Distraction” – Presentation for Unitarian Universalist Church
Columbia, MD October, 2014
“Managing Stress over the Holidays” – Presentation for Central Maryland Women’s
Heart, Takoma Park, MD December, 2014
“Self - Care: Taking care of yourself and a loved one in recovery” – Presentation for
Family and Friends Group, SMART Recovery, Columbia, MD January, 2015
Schedule to participate: MedStar Family Choice - Annual Youth Health and Fitness Expo
Landover, MD April, 2015
PUBLICATIONS
The Effect of Self-Efficacy on Treatment Outcomes of Clients Enrolled in a Methadone
Treatment Program, submitted to the Journal of Addictions Nursing: In final review
Performance Enhancing Drugs and the High School Athlete, NASN School Nurse.
Online: December, 2014: Available at http://nas.sagepub.com In print: February, 2015
COURSES TAUGHT
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Washington Adventist University:
NUED 525 Foundations of Teaching and Learning in Nursing
NUED 575 Curriculum Development, Assessment & Evaluation
NUED555 Population Health (scheduled spring, 2015)
NUED515 Advancing the Profession of Nursing (scheduled spring, 2015)
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