KATHLEEN L. SKRABUT
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E D U C A T I O N
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Ed.D. Health Care Education Specialization
Dissertation: Development of a Comprehensive Professional Development Program for Salem State College School of Nursing Faculty With a Plan for Implementation and Evaluation
1977-1988 NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY SOCIOLOGY DEPARTMENT
53 doctoral credits
1974 BOSTON COLLEGE SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
M.S. (Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing)
1973 BOSTON COLLEGE SCHOOL OF NURSING
B.S. (Nursing)
1967 ST. PETER’S GENERAL HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING
Diploma New Brunswick, New Jersey
E M P L O Y M E N T
1974-present SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING
Salem, Massachusetts 01970-5353
PROFESSOR
Graduate nursing program coordinator (2003-2012)Graduate level instruction in research methods and theoretical foundations of nursing scienceLong-standing service as major committee chairperson and special projects coordinator, such asPhD in Nursing curriculum development project Co-ChairpersonCommission on Collegiate Nursing Education Self-Study Report Co-developer; Accreditation Visit CoordinatorNational League for Nursing Accrediting Commission Self-Study Report Co-developer; Accreditation Visit CoordinatorEducational Mobility Agreement Co-developerFull-time Faculty Orientation Handbook Co-developerNational League for Nursing Accreditation Progress Report CoordinatorNursing Major Academic Progression Indicators ResearcherPart-time Clinical Faculty Orientation Handbook DeveloperProfessional Development Program DeveloperReappointment, Tenure, Promotion Peer Evaluation Chairperson
2003-2007 Northeast Hospitals Corporation
Beverly, Massachusetts 01915
NURSING RESEARCH CONSULTANT
Instruction, guidance, and Nursing Research Committee co-chairmanship in support of institution’s expanded efforts to increase utilization, dissemination, and conduct of nursing research.
1993-2000 LEDGEWOOD REHABILITATION AND SKILLED NURSING CENTER
Beverly, Massachusetts 01915-2797
PART-TIME EVENING NURSING SUPERVISOR
Clinical supervision and personnel management of 123 bed facility providing care to
elderly short-term rehabilitation and long-term patients; staff development collaborator; JCAHO accreditation task force member
N U R S I N G R E G I S T R A T I O N
Massachusetts #95636
P R O F E S S I O N A L C E R T I F I C A T I O N S
CRRN (Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse) 1997-2012
CNE (Certified Nurse Educator) 2007-2012
P R O F E S S I O N A L O R G A N I Z A T I O N S
Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
Boston College Alumni Association
Eastern Nursing Research Society
Massachusetts State College Association
National League for Nursing
National Education Association
New England Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
Phi Kappa Phi
St. Peter’s School of Nursing Alumni Association
Sigma Theta Tau International, Eta Tau Chapter
Society of Rogerian Scholars
H O N O R S
2012 – Salem State University School of Graduate Studies
Commencement Faculty Marshall
2011 – Salem State University School of Graduate Studies
Commencement Mace Bearer
2009 – U.S. Army Freedom Team Salute Certificate of Appreciation
2006 – Founding Salem State College School of Nursing Faculty Member
2001 – Nova Southeastern University – Dissertation Research Excellence Award
2001 – Phi Kappa Phi
2001 – Sigma Theta Tau International, Eta Tau Chapter – Excellence in
Professional Nursing Research Award
2000 – Nova Southeastern University – Honors Graduate, Programs for
Higher Education
1999 – Nova Southeastern University – Practicum Distinguished Research Award
1996 – Salem State College – Vice President’s Commendation
1990 – Salem State College – Dean’s Award for Faculty Excellence
P U B L I C A T I O N S, P R E S E N T A T I O N S, G R A N T S
2011 – (grant proposal) Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration – traineeship project director
2011 – Walker, L. O., & Avant, K. C. (2011). Strategies for theory construction in nursing (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall. (Chapter reviewer)
2011– George, J. B. (2011). Nursing theories: The base for professional nursing practice (6th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson. (Chapter reviewer)
2010 – School of Nursing Professional Development Committee presentation:
Personnel Action Portfolio Development
2007-2010 – (grant proposals) Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services AdministrationFederal nursing traineeship to support graduate nursing students in their final year of master’s studyProposals reviewed, approved, and funded for 4 consecutive years
2007 – Association of Rehabilitation Nurses. (2007). The specialty practice of
rehabilitation nursing: A core curriculum. Glenview, IL: Author. (Chapter reviewer)
2005 – (grant proposal) Massachusetts Board of Higher Education Nursing Initiative: Innovative State College-University Collaboration:
Nurse Educator CAGS to PhDProject co-developer and co-investigatorProject reviewed, approved, and funded
2004 – (grant proposal) Lynch Foundation Equipment, technology, and faculty support grantProject development team memberProject reviewed, approved, and funded
C O L L E G E A N D C OM M U N I T Y S E R V I C E
Cape Ann, MA – Emergency Preparedness Coalition Volunteer – (2008-2010) Northeast Health Systems Community Advisory Committee (2011)
Rockport, MA – Government and By-Laws Town Committee, R (2010-present)
Rockport Music – Volunteer
Salem State University – Comprehensive Campaign Task Force (2011-2012)
Salem State University NEASC Standard 4 Committee Member (2009-2011)
Salem State College Search Committee member:
Dean, Schools of Human Services; Provost/Academic Vice President;
Dean, School of Graduate Studies