Dr. Deborah Persell, PhD, RN, APN

 

Education

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Mid-America Nazarene University                                      1971-1974       Pre-Nursing

University of Kansas                                  BSN                1974-1976       Nursing

University of Missouri @ Kansas City           MSN                 1978-1979       Pediatric Nursing

University of Tennessee, Knoxville              PhD                2005-2008       Nursing Homeland Security

 

Positions and Honors

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1. Associate Professor, Arkansas State University 2001-present

2. Coordinator of Regional Training Center for Disaster Life Support 2006- present

3. Ad-hoc member for Multi-disciplinary minor in Homeland Security and Emergency   management 2006 - present

4. Martha E. Rogers Award, University of Tennessee, College of Nursing 2008

5. Outstanding Dissertation Award, Sigma Theta Tau International, Gamma Chi Chapter, 2008

6. Who's Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges, University of Tennessee, College of Nursing, 2008

7. Research fellowship in Japan at the Radiation Effects Research Foundation & Hiroshima International Council for the Care of the Radiation Exposed Hiroshima, Japan, June 3-29, 2007

8. Citation for Extraordinary Professional Promise, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2007

9. Excellence in Nursing Scholarship Award, Sigma Theta Tau International, Eta Theta Chapter, April 29, 2002

10. Research & Scholarship Activity Award, College of Nursing and Health Professions at Arkansas State University, April 15, 2002 & 2006

11. Member of Board of Directors Our Kids First Coalition, July 2002-present

12. Clinical Practice as Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with local pediatrician

13. Instructor, University of Michigan 1999-2001

14. Clinical Practice as Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with University of Michigan Health Systems, 2001

15. Assistant Professor, Tennessee State University 1997-1999

16. Outstanding Faculty Award, MSN Class of 1999

17. Clinical Practice as Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with local pediatrician, 1997-1999

 

Selected peer-reviewed publications/posters/presentations

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Dissertation:

Persell, D. J. (2008). The Experience of Faith-Based Disaster Response; A Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis, March 2008, Knoxville, TN: The University of Tennessee, College of Nursing.

Publications:

• Persell, D. (2009). Partnering with Faith-Based Organizations During Disaster. 16^th World Congress on Disaster and Emergency Medicine. May 12-15, 2009, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

 

• Persell, D. (2008). The Experience of Faith-Based Disaster Response After Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. 14^th Qualitative Health Research Conference, October 3-6, 2008, Banff, Alberta, Canada.

 

• Persell, D. J & Speraw, S.  (2008). Toward a Theory of Homeland Security Nursing Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, 5(1), Article 12. Publishing Company. Pp 111-124.

 

• Persell, D. &  Robinson, C.  (2008). Detection and Early Identification in Bioterrorism Events. Family and Community Health, 31(1): 4-16.

 

• Chen, S-L., Brown, J., Mefford, L., de la Roche, A., & Persell, D. J. (2007). A Grounded Theory Study of Elders' Decisions to Enter Assisted Living Facilities. Journal of Housing for the Elderly, 21(3)

 

• Persell, D. J.  (2006).  Local Church Disaster Response Team Instructor Manual. Kansas City:  Nazarene Disaster Response

 

• Persell, D. J. (2006).  Local Church Disaster Response Team Participant Manual. Kansas City:  Nazarene Disaster Response

 

• Persell, D. J. (2006) Safe Teams First: First Aid Video for Disaster Response. Kansas City: Nazarene Disaster Response in cooperation with Arkansas State University Radio and Television in cooperation with the College of Nursing

 

• Persell, D. J. (2006). Local Church Disaster Response Team Course Presentation Materials.  Kansas City: Nazarene Disaster Response

 

• Anderson, A., Bradshaw, W., Eschiti, V., Fruechting, S., Krumm, S., Momeyer, M., O'Neal, C., Persell, D., Schnetter, V., Smith, B., White, C., & Williams, J. (2005). CliffsTextPrep:  NCLEX-PN. Hoboken, New Jersey: Wiley Publishing, Inc. 

 

• Anderson, A., Bradshaw, W., Eschiti, V., Fruechting, S., Krumm, S., Momeyer, M., O'Neal, C., Persell, D., Schnetter, V., Smith, B., White, C., & Williams, J. (2005). CliffsTextPrep: NCLEX-RN. Hoboken, New Jersey: Wiley Publishing, Inc. 

 

• Young, C. F. & Persell, D. J. (2004). Biological, Chemical and Nuclear Terrorism Readiness:  Major Concerns and Preparedness of Future Nurses, Disaster Management & Response, 2(4):109-114.

 

• Stokes, E. N., Palmer, D. G., Skorga, P., Young, C., & Persell D. (2004). Chemical Agents of Terrorism: Preparing Nurse Practitioners.  The Nurse Practitioner 29(5):30-41.

 

• Skorga, P., Persell, D., Arangie P, Gilbert-Palmer, D., Winters, R., Stokes, E. N. & Young, C. (2003). Caring for Victims of Nuclear and Radiological Terrorism. The Nurse Practitioner 2003;28(2):24-43.

 

• Persell, D. J., Arangie, P., Young, C., Stokes, E., Payne, W. C., Skorga, P., & Gilbert- Palmer, D. (2002). Preparing for Bioterrorism. Nursing 2002;32(2):37-45. 

 

• Persell, D. J., Arangie, P., Young, C., Stokes, E., Payne, W. C., Skorga, P., & Gilbert- Palmer, D. (2001). Preparing for Bioterrorism: Category A Agents. The Nurse Practitioner, 2001;26(12):12-29.

 

Presentations

• Speraw, S., Persell, D., Fiske, B., & Lee, J. (2007). Nursing Diagnosis Formulations for Multidisciplinary Communication in Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response.  Nursing Diagnosis Utilization for Multi-disciplinary Communication in Emergency Preparedness.  6^th European Conference of the Association of Common European Nursing Diagnoses, Interventions and Outcomes,  April 19-21, 2007. Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

 

• Persell, D. J. (2007). Teaching Strategies to Increase Nursing Knowledge and Competence in Disaster Management. Nurses at the Forefront: Dealing with the Unexpected. The International Council of Nurses International Conference: May 27-June 1, 2007, Yokohama, Japan.

 

• Persell, D. J. (2007). The Nurse' Role in Disaster Response Preparedness. Greensboro Area Health Education Center.  October 19, 2007, Greensboro, North Carolina.

 

• Persell, D. J. & Young, C.  (2006). In Search of Best Practices for Teaching Disaster Preparedness. 17^th International Nursing Research Congress Focusing on Evidence-Based Practice. July19-22, 2006. Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

 

• Young, C. & Persell, D. J. (2006).  Emerging Trends: Barriers to Disaster Preparedness and the Human Element. 17^th International Nursing Research Congress Focusing on Evidence-Based Practice. July19-22, 2006.  Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

 

• Persell, D. J. (2006).  Homeland Security Nursing:  a new nursing specialty for a new generation of nurses. Arkansas State Student Nurses Association Convention. October 12 & 13, 2006 Little Rock, Arkansas.

• Persell, D. J. (2006).  Disaster Preparedness for the School Nurse. 5^th Annual conference for School Nurses. June 14, 2006, Knoxville TN.

 

• Chen, S-L., Brown, J., Mefford, L., de la Roche, A., & Persell, DJ.  (2006). A Grounded Theory Study of Elders' Decisions to Enter Assisted Living Facilities. Gamma Chi chapter - Sigma theta Tau International Annual Research Day. March 15, 2006. Knoxville, TN.

 

• Cole, S., Bem, L., Broyles, T., & Persell, D. (2006). Hurricane Katrina: A Critical Analysis of the Disaster Response.  Gamma Chi chapter - Sigma Theta Tau International Annual Research Day.  March 15, 2006.  Knoxville, TN.

 

• Persell, D. J. (2006). Disaster Preparedness for the School Nurse. 5^th Annual conference for School Nurses.  June 14, 2006, Knoxville TN.

 

• Chen, S-L., Brown, J., Mefford, L., de la Roche, A., & Persell, D. J.  (2006). A Grounded Theory Study of Elders' Decisions to Enter Assisted Living Facilities. Gamma Chi chapter - Sigma theta Tau International Annual Research Day, March 15, 2006.

 

• Persell, D. J. & Young, C. F. (2005). Is My Child Care Center Ready to Respond to a Disaster? 35^th Annual Early Childhood education Conference. August 1-3, 2005.  Jonesboro, AR.

 

• Persell, D. J. & Young, C. F. (2005). Biopharmaceuticals Utilized in Treating Victims of Biological, Chemical, and Nuclear Terrorism: Arkansas' Social and Economic   readiness. July 14-16, 2005. 16^th International Nursing Research Congress. Big Island, HA.

 

• Young, C. F. & Persell, D. J. (2005). Bridging Learning Barriers Related to Terrorism/Disaster Preparedness. July 14-16, 2005. 16^th International Nursing   Research Congress. Big Island, HA.

 

• Persell, D. J. & Young, C. F. (2004). Phases of Professional Recovery from Terrorism. Sigma Theta Tau Tri-Chapter Research Day, Nursing Research and Future Outcomes. April 8, 2004, Jonesboro, AR.

 

• Persell, D. J. & Young, C. F. (2004). Terrorism Preparedness for a New Generation of Health Care Providers. Third International Conference of the Post FIPSE-EU Consortium. July 10-13, 2004, Washburn University, Topeka, KS, USA.

 

• Persell, D. J. & Young, C. F. (2004). Caring for Victims of Terrorism: A topic for the curriculum. NLN Education Summit 2004: Excellence and Innovation in Nursing Education. September 30-October 2, 2004, Orlando FL.

 

• Persell, D. J. & Young C. F. (2004). Disaster Care in BSN Education Three Years After 9/11. American Association of Colleges of Nursing 2004 Baccalaureate Education conference. November 11-13, 2004 Sunny Isles Beach, FL.

 

• Persell, D. J., Hall C, & Wimberley P. (2004). Recommendations for Faculty Workload at a State University. American Association of Colleges of Nursing 2004 Baccalaureate Education conference. November 11-13, 2004 Sunny Isles Beach, FL.

 

• Persell, D. J. & Young C. F. (2005). Biopharmaceuticals Utilized in treating Victims of Biological, Chemical, and Nuclear Terrorism: Arkansas' Social and Economic Readiness. Eta Theta Chapter Educational Meeting. January 24, 2005 Jonesboro, AR.

 

• Persell, D. J. & Young C. (2003). Leading Nursing Students When the Environment is Terrorism 37^th Biennial Convention of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, November 1-6, 2003, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

 

• Persell, D. J. & Young C. (2002). "Inappropriate fear: A need for student-centered learning related to caring for victims of terrorism" AACN Baccalaureate Education Conference, November 14-16, 2002 Orlando, Florida

 

• Persell, D. J. (2002). "Terrorism: When The Victims Are Children" 9^th Annual Pediatric Nursing Conference, November 7-8, 2002, Children's Medical Center, Akron, Ohio

 

Funded Projects

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• Arkansas State University Faculty Research $3450

• Vollman Fund with matching funds from Arkansas State University total $1500

• Arkansas State University Summer School Proposal  $3455

• College of Nursing and Health Professions Special Project  $5000  

• Arkansas Department of Health $8000

• Arkansas Department of Health $8000

• College of Nursing and Health Professions  $500

 

Additional Credentials

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• ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800

• REACTS Training

• HAZMAT Technician Training

• Homeland Security Information Network Training

• BDLS, ADLS, IDLS

• Curriculum author for faith-based disaster response teams

• Kirkwood Biological Terrorism Continuing Education 50 hours

• FEMA Emergency Management Institute, Radiological Emergency Management