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Julie Johnson Zerwic, RN, PhD, FAHA, FAAN

Curriculum Vitae

Office Address: University of Illinois at Chicago

College of Nursing 845 S. Damen Ave. Chicago, Il 60612 312/996-8431 312/996-4979 juljohns@uic.edu

EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire B.S.N. 1981

University of Wisconsin-Madison M.S. 1984 University of Minnesota Ph.D. 1991 POSTGRADUATE TRAINING Post-doctoral Fellowship (Institutional training grant), University of Rochester, NY, 1991-1993 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2011-present Executive Associate Dean, University of Illinois at Chicago, College of

Nursing, Chicago, IL. 2009-2011 Interim Executive Associate Dean, University of Illinois at Chicago, College

of Nursing, Chicago, IL. 2010-present Professor. University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Nursing. 2009 Department Head, University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Nursing,

Department of Biobehavioral Health Science, Chicago, IL. 2007-2008 Interim Department Head, University of Illinois at Chicago, College of

Nursing, Department of Biobehavioral Health Science, Chicago, IL. 1999-2010 Associate Professor with tenure, University of Illinois at Chicago, College of

Nursing, Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Chicago, IL.

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2005 – 2007 Director, Medical Surgical Nursing masters programs. University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Nursing. 1996-1997 Project Director, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program - Critical Care

concentration. 1994-1996 Member of critical care flex team (8 hours/month), University of Illinois

Hospital, Chicago, IL. 1993-1999 Assistant Professor, University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Nursing,

Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Chicago, Il. 1991-1993 Staff nurse: Strong Memorial Hospital, Intermediate Coronary Care Unit and

Cardiac Rehabilitation, Rochester, NY. 1988-1991 Research Assistant: University of Minnesota, School of Nursing and

Minnesota Area Geriatric Education Center, Minneapolis, MN.

1988-1991 Community Faculty: Metropolitan State University Nursing Program, St. Paul, MN.

1987-1991 Staff Nurse: Fairview Southdale Hospital, Heart Center, Edina, MN. 1986-1988 Teaching Assistant: University of Minnesota School of Nursing, Minneapolis,

MN. 1984-1986 Instructor: University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh College of Nursing, Oshkosh,

WI 1981-1984 Staff nurse: St. Mary’s Hospital Medical Center, Madison, WI. HONORS and AWARDS 2013 Fellow, Institute of Medicine Chicago. 2011 Senior Investigator award. Midwest Nursing Research Society, Stress and Coping

Research Section. 2009 Departmental Teaching Excellence Award, Council for Excellence in Teaching and

Learning, University of Illinois at Chicago. Award given to the Department of Biobehavioral Health Science.

2009 Fellow of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC) Academic Leadership Program for 2009-2010. 2008 Inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. 2008 Faculty excellence award. Alpha Lambda Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau. 2007 Graduate Mentoring Award, University of Illinois at Chicago Graduate College.

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2003 Inducted as a Fellow of the American Heart Association, Council on Cardiovascular Nursing.

1997 Teaching Recognition Program Award. Council for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, University of Illinois at Chicago. 1996 New Investigator Award, Council of Cardiovascular Nursing, American Heart

Association. 1990 American Association of Critical Care Nurses (Greater Twin Cities Chapter) Research

Award. 1987 Phi Kappa Phi (inducted at the University of Minnesota). 1980 Sigma Theta Tau (inducted at the University Wisconsin Eau Claire). Other recognition 2007 Advance for Nurses’ Essence of Nursing. Helping the Uninsured: Chicago nurse works to address access to affordable health care. August 6, 2007; 29. RESEARCH EXTRAMURAL 2004-2008 Zerwic, J.J. Tailored intervention to increase MI symptom recognition. NIH,

National Institute for Nursing Research, R03 NR08750. (Total direct costs: $100,000).

2004-2009 J. Larson (PI: 2004-2007). Center for Research on Reducing Risks in Vulnerable

Populations. Zerwic Director of Development and Dissemination Core. NIH, National Institute of Nursing Research. P30 NR009014. (Total Direct Costs: $1,552,022). J. Zerwic (PI): 2007-2009

2001-2004 J. Larson (PI). Center for Research on Cardiovascular and Respiratory Health. Zerwic Director of Development and Dissemination Core. NIH, National Institute of Nursing Research. P20 NR07812. (Total direct costs: $459,356).

1997-2004 Zerwic, J.J. Recognition of a myocardial infarction: Reducing delay. National

Institutes of Health, National Institute for Nursing Research, R29 NR04186. (Total direct costs: $350,000).

1999-2000 Walcott-McQuigg, J., Zerwic, J.J., Dan, A.J., Kelley, M. Increasing physical

activity among African-American women in an urban community. Office of Women’s Health, Department of Health and Human Services, ($55,078).

1996-1997 Zerwic, J.J. Recognition of a myocardial infarction: Reducing delay. NIH,

National Institute for Nursing Research, 1 R55 NR04186. (Total direct costs: $55,000). Funding relinquished early due to funding by the R-29.

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1992 Johnson, J.A. Descriptions of the Experience of Cardiac Symptoms. American Nurses Foundation Inc., Pfizer Pharmaceutical Scholar. ($2,500)

1992 Johnson, J.A. Descriptions of the Experience of Cardiac Symptoms. Sigma

Theta Tau International Research Grant. ($3,000) 1990 Johnson, J.A. Cardiac Patients' Stress Appraisals, Emotions and Coping.

Minnesota Nurses Association Foundation. ($1,000) INTRAMURAL 2000-2002 Zerwic, J.J. (PI). Patient’s delay in seeking treatment during a stroke. Campus Research Board, University of Illinois at Chicago. ($10,000) 1994-1996 Zerwic, J.J. (PI). Community expectations of heart attack symptoms. Campus Research Board, University of Illinois at Chicago. ($10,000) Extramural Training grants 2016-2017 Zerwic , J. (Project Director). Bridges to the Doctorate for Underrepresented

Minority Nursing Students. NIH, NIGMS (GM067590). (Direct costs $205,354).

2016-2018 Zerwic, J. (Project Director). Future of Nursing Scholars. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Funding to support a total of 5 PhD students.

2013-2017 Allen Meares, P. (PI). UIC Behavioral and Biomedical Sciences Bridges to the

the Baccalaureate. NIH, NIGMS (GM107692) (Direct costs $1,300,294). Zerwic, J. (Co-I for College of Nursing). 1999-2010 Larson, J. (PI). Training in biobehavioral nursing research. NIH, NINR

(NR0775) (Direct costs $678,685). Zerwic, J.J. (Faculty sponsor) 2005-2012 Dancy, B. (PI). Reducing disparities in Underserved populations. NIH, NINR.

Zerwic, J.J. (Faculty sponsor). 2005-2007 McElmurry, B. (PI). Training in Primary Health care nursing. NIH, NINR.

Zerwic, J.J. (faculty sponsor). 1994-1997 Merritt, S. (PI), Piano, M.R. (Co-PI), Johnson, J. (co-PI), Schwertz, (Co-PI).

M.S. Option in Critical Care. Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Nursing (D23 NU01149). (Direct costs $469,565).

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Extramural Mentor/sponsored grants 2007-2010 Fink, A. Fatigue and cytokines with heart failure. NIH, NINR. (F31NR010810).

Sponsor: M. Piano, Co-Sponsor: J. Zerwic. 2001-2002 Ryan, C. Knowledge of symptoms in adults at risk for heart attack. NIH, NINR.

(F31 NR07590). 2000-2002 DeVon, H. Gender differences in the symptoms of unstable angina. NIH, NINR.

(F31 NR07579) PUBLICATIONS (* denotes data-based paper, all peer-reviewed journals). Senior author is underlined. Zimmerman, L. Poezehl, B., Vuckovic, K., Barnason, S., Schultz, P., Seo, Y., Ryan, C., Zerwic, J.J., DeVon, H. (in press). Selected symptom instruments for cardiovascular patients. Heart & Lung: The Journal of Acute and Critical Care. DeVon, H., Vuckovic, K., Ryan, C.J., Barnason, S., Zerwic, J.J., Pozehl, B., Schultz, P., Seo, Y., Zimmerman, L. (in press). Systematic Review of Symptom Clusters in Cardiovascular Disease. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. O’Rourke, J., Zerwic, J.J. (2016). Developing unfolding case studies as a method to measure clinical decision making abilities of nurse practitioner students. Journal of Nursing Education, 55,1, 18-23. Zerwic, J.J., & Rosen, D. (2016). Business continuity planning for nursing schools: Preparation for potential disasters. Nurse Educator. Scott, L. & Zerwic, J.J. (2015). Holistic Review in Admissions: A Strategy to Diversify the Nursing Workforce. Nursing Outlook. 63:4, 488-495. *DeVon, H.A., Burke, L.A., Nelson, H., Zerwic, J.J., Riley, B. (2014). Disparities in patients presenting to the emergency department with potential acute coronary syndrome: It matters if you are Black or White. Heart & Lung, 43(4), 270-277. PMID: 24992880 *Eckhardt, A.L., DeVon, H.A., Piano, M.R., Ryan, C.J., & Zerwic, J.J. (2014). Fatigue in the presence of coronary heart disease. Nursing Research. 63(2), 83-93. PMID: 24589645. Rumsfeld, J.S., Alexander, K.P., Goff, D.C., Graham, M.M., Ho, P.M., Masoudi, F.A., Moser D., Roger, V.L., Slaughter, M.S., Smolderen, K.G., Spertus, J.A., Sullivan, M.D., Treat-Jacobson, D., Zerwic, J., on behalf of the American Heart Association Council on Quality of Care and Outcomes Research, Council on Cardiovascular Nursing, Council on Epidemiology and

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Prevention, Council on Peripheral Vascular Disease, and Stroke Council. (2013). Cardiovascular Health: The Importance of Measuring Patient-Reported Health Status, A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. Circulation, 127(22), 2233-2249. Ryan, C., Choi, H., Fritschi, C., Hershberger, P., Vincent, C., Hacker, E.D., Zerwic, J., Norr, K. Park, H. J., Tastan, S., Keenan, G., Finnegan, L, Zhao, Z., & Wilkie, D. J. (2013). Challenges and Solutions for Using Informatics in Research. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 35(6), 722-741. *Fennessy, M., DeVon, H., Ryan, C., & Zerwic, J.J. (2013). Changing Illness Perceptions and Adherence to Dual Antiplatelet Therapy in Patients with Stable Coronary Disease. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 28(6), 573-583. *Poomsrikaew, O., Berger, B., Kim, M.J., & Zerwic, J.J. (2012). Age and Gender Differences in Social-Cognitive Factors and Exercise Behavior among Thais. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 34(2), 245-264. Hwang, S., Zerwic, J.J., Jeong, M. (2011) Impact of prodromal symptoms on prehospital delay in patients with first-time acute myocardial infarction in Korea. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 26(3), 194-201. Zerwic, J.J., Grandfield, K., Kavanaugh, K., Berger, B., Graham, L., Mershon, M. (2010) Tips for better visual elements in posters and podium presentations. Education for Health: Change in Learning and Practice, 23(2), 15. *Poomsrikaew, O., Ryan, C.J., & Zerwic, J.J. (2010). Knowledge of heart attack symptoms and risk factors among native Thais: A street-intercept survey method. International Journal of Nursing Practice, 16, 492-498. *Fink, A.M., Eckhardt, A.L. Fennessy, M.M., Jones, J., Kruse, D., VanderZwan, K.J., Ryan, C.J. & Zerwic, J.J. (2010). Psychometric Properties of Three Instruments to Measure Fatigue in Myocardial Infarction. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 32(7), 967-983. Zerwic, J.J., Grandfield, K., Kavanaugh, K., Berger, B., Graham, L., Mershon, M. (2010). Tips to better your presentations. Education for Health, 23(2), 1-6. *Fennessy, M.M., Fink, A.M., Eckhardt, A.L., Jones, J., Kruse, D., VanderZwan, K.J., Ryan, C.J., Zerwic, J.J. (2010). Gender Differences of Fatigue Before and After Acute Myocardial Infarction. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, 30: 224-230. *Ennen, K. & Zerwic, J. (2010). Stroke Knowledge: How is it impacted by rural location, age and gender? Online Journal of Rural Nursing and Healthcare, 10(1), 9-21. Fink, A.M., Sullivan, S. Zerwic, J.J., & Piano, M.R. (2009). Fatigue in systolic heart failure.

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Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 24(5), 410-417. *Schneiderman, J., Corbridge, S., Zerwic, J.J. (2009). Demonstrating the Effectiveness of an Online, Computer-Based Learning Module for Arterial Blood Gas Analysis. Clinical Nurse Specialist, 23(3) 151-155. *Hwang, S.Y., Ryan, C., Zerwic, J.J. (2008). Korean immigrants’ knowledge of heart attack Symptoms and risk factors. Journal of Immigrant & Minority Health, 10: 67-72. Zerwic, J.J, Simmons, B., & Zerwic, M.J. (2007). Helping Hands Health Center: Chicago-area volunteers respond to the uninsured. American Journal of Nursing. 107(1), 48-50.

*Ryan, C.J., DeVon, H.A., Horne, R., King, K.B., Milner, K., Moser, D.K., Quinn, J. Rosenfeld, A., Hwang, S.Y., & Zerwic, J.J. (2007). Symptom Clusters in Acute Myocardial Infarction: Secondary Data Analysis. Nursing Research, 56(2), 72-81. *Zerwic, J.J., Hwang, S.Y., & Tucco, L. (2007). Interpretation of symptoms and delay in seeking treatment by patients who have had a stroke: Exploratory study. Heart & Lung: The Journal of Acute and Critical Care, 36(1), 25-34. Hwang, S.Y. & Zerwic, J.J. (2006). Knowledge of stroke symptoms and risk factors among Korean immigrants in the United States. Research in Nursing and Health, 29, 337-344. Moser, D.K., Kimble, L., Alberts, M.J., Alonzo, A., Croft, J.B., Dracup, K., Evenson, K.R., Go, A.S., Hand, M.M., Kothari, R.U., Mensah, G.A., Morris, D., Pancioli, A.M., Riegel, B., Zerwic, J.J. (2006). Reducing delay in seeking treatment by patients with acute coronary syndrome and stroke. A Scientific Statement from the American Heart Association Council on Cardiovascular Nursing and Stroke Council. Circulation, 114(2), 168-182. *Hwang, S.Y., Ryan, C., Zerwic, J.J. (2006). The influence of age on acute myocardial infarction symptoms and patient delay in seeking treatment. Progress in Cardiovascular Nursing, 20-27. Ferrans, C., Zerwic, J.J., Wilbur, J., & Larson, J.L. (2005). Conceptual model of health-related quality of life. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 37(4), 336-342. *DeVon, H. A., Penckofer, S.M., Zerwic, J.J. (2005). The symptoms of unstable angina in patients with and without diabetes. Research in Nursing & Health, 28(2), 136-143. Ryan, C.J., DeVon, H.A., & Zerwic, J.J. (2005). Typical versus atypical symptoms of acute coronary syndromes. American Journal of Nursing, 105(2), 34-36. *Ryan, C.J., & Zerwic, J.J. (2004). Knowledge of symptom clusters among adults at risk for acute myocardial infarction. Nursing Research, 53(6), 363-369.

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*DeVon, H.A., Ryan, C., & Zerwic, J.J. (2004). Is the medical record an accurate reflection of patients’ symptoms during acute myocardial infarction. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 26(5), 547-560. Zerwic, J.J., Ryan, C.J. Delays in seeking MI treatment. (2004). American Journal of Nursing, 104(1), 81-83. Zerwic, J.J., Wilbur, J. & Larson, J.L. (2004). The Center for Research on Cardiovascular and Respiratory Health: The development of a National Institute for Nursing Research-funded center. Heart & Lung, 33(2), 69-74. *DeVon, H.A., & Zerwic, J.J. (2004). Differences in the symptoms associated with unstable angina and myocardial infarction. Progress in Cardiovascular Nursing, 19; 6-11. *Zerwic, J.J., Ryan, C.J., DeVon, H.A., Drell, M.J. (2003). Treatment seeking for acute myocardial infarction: Differences in delay across sex and race. Nursing Research, 52(3), 159-167. Sherry, D., Simmons, B., Wung, S.F., & Zerwic, J.J. (2003). Noncompliance in heart transplantation: A role for the advanced practice nurse. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 18; 141-146. *DeVon, H.A., & Zerwic, J.J. (2003). The symptoms of unstable angina: Do women and men differ? Nursing Research, 52(2), 108-118. Ryan, C.J., & Zerwic, J.J. (2003). Perceptions of myocardial infarction related to health care seeking behaviors in the elderly. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing,18 (3), 184-196. DeVon, H.A., & Zerwic, J.J. (2002). Symptoms of acute coronary syndromes: Are there gender differences? A review of the literature. Heart & Lung: The Journal of Acute and Critical Care, 31(4), 235-245. Zerwic, J.J., Ennen, K., DeVon, H.A. (2002). Stroke: Risks, recognition, and return to work. American Association of Occupational Health Nursing Journal, 50(8), 354-359. *Walcott-McQuigg, J., Zerwic, J.J., Dan, A., & Kelley, M.A. (2001). An ecological approach to physical activity in African American women. Medscape Women's Health, 6. http://womenshealth.medscape.com/Medscape/womenshealth/journal/2001/v06.n06/wh7793.mcqu/wh7793.mcqu-01.html

Ford, D.M., & Zerwic, J.J. (2000). Kawasaki disease: The most common cause of acquired heart disease in children. American Journal of Nursing, (Suppl), 6-10, 47-50.

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*King, K.B., Rowe, M.A., & Zerwic, J.J. (2000). Concerns and life style modification in women during the year after coronary artery surgery. Nursing Research, 49(3), 167-172.

Zerwic, J.J. (1999). Delay in seeking treatment during acute myocardial infarction. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 13(3), 21-32.

Johnson, J.H., Zerwic, J.J., & Theis, S. (1999). Clinical simulation laboratory: An adjunct to clinical teaching. Nurse Educator, 24, 37-41.

Suchinski, G.A., Piano, M.R., Rosenberg, N., & Zerwic, J.J. (1999). Urinary tract infections in the elderly. Dimensions in Critical Care Nursing, 18(1), 21-27.

*Zerwic, J.J. (1998). Symptoms of acute myocardial infarction: Expectations of a community sample. Heart & Lung: the Journal of Acute and Critical Care, 27, 75-81.

Zerwic, J.J., & Prasun, M. (1998). Acute myocardial infarction in the workplace: Implications for occupational health nurses. American Association of Occupation Health Nursing Journal, 46, 195-202.

*King, K.B., Rowe, M., Porter, L. A., & Zerwic, J.J. (1998). Optimism, coping, and long-term recovery from coronary artery surgery in women. Research in Nursing & Health, 21, 15-26.

*Zerwic, J.J., King, K.B., & Wlasowicz, G.S. (1997). Cardiovascular patients' perceptions of the causes of coronary artery disease. Heart & Lung: The Journal of Acute and Critical Care, 26(2) 92-98.

Schwertz, D., Piano, M., Kleinpell, R., & Johnson, J.A. (1997). Teaching pharmacology to advanced practice nursing students. Clinical Issues in Critical Care, 8(1), 132-146.

*Cone, K., Anderson, M., & Johnson, J.A. (1996). A study of the effect of in-service education on ED nurses' documentation of physical assessment. Journal of Emergency Nursing. 22(5), 398-402.

Piano, M.R., Kleinpell, R., & Johnson, J.A. (1996). The Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and management of common health problems: A Proposal. American Journal of Critical Care. 5(1), 289-292.

*Johnson, J.A., & King, K.B. (1995). The influence of expectations about symptoms on delay in seeking treatment during a myocardial infarction. American Journal of Critical Care, 4(1), 29-35.

*Johnson, J.A. (1994). Appraisal, moods, and coping among individuals experiencing diagnostic exercise stress testing. Research in Nursing & Health, 17, 441-448.

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*Ryden, M.B. & Johnson, J.A. (1992). We need to know more: Nurse educators' interest and expertise in gerontology. Journal of Nursing Education, 31(8), 347-351.

*Krichbaum, K., Johnson, J.A., & Ryden, M.B. (1992). The needs of nurses in long-term care facilities for education in leadership and management. Geriatric Nursing, 13(3), 170-174.

Johnson, J.A., & Purvis, J. (1987). Case studies: An alternative learning/teaching method in nursing. Journal of Nursing Education, 26(3), 118-120. Publications (not peer reviewed) Conn, V.S., Zerwic, J., Jefferson, U., Anderson, C.M., Killion, C.M., Smith, C.E., Cohen, M.Z., Fahrenwald, N.L., Herrick, L., Topp, R., Benefield, L.E., Loya, J. (2016). Normalizing rejection. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 38(2), 137-154. DOI: 10.1177/01939459I Conn, V., Zerwic, J., Rawl, S., Wyman, J., Larson, J., Anderson, C., Fahrenwald, N., Benefield, N., Cohen, M., Smith, C., Topp, R., and Markis, N. (2014). Strategies for a Successful PhD Program: Words of Wisdom From the WJNR Editorial Board. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 36: 6-30. doi:10.1177/0193945913492144 Florez, E., Zerwic, J., Sangoleye, F. (2013). Addressing health disparities through healthcare workforce diversity. Connections, 11(3), 17. Chase JA, Topp R, Smith CE, Cohen MZ, Fahrenwald N, Zerwic JJ, Benefield LE, Anderson CM, Conn VS. (2013). Time management strategies for successful grant applications. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 35(2), 155-176. Groves PS, Rawl SM, Wurzbach ME, Fahrenwald N, Cohen MZ, McCarthy Beckett DO, Zerwic J, Given B, Algase DL, Alexander GL, Conn V. (2012). Secrets of successful grant applications. 34(1), 6-23. PMID:21613655 Conn, V.S., Algase, D.L., Rawls, S., Zerwic, J.J., Wyman, J.F., (2010). Publishing pilot intervention work. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 32(8), 994-1010. Book Chapters Foreman, M., & Zerwic, J.J. (2009). Ethical Aspects of a Study. In M. Mateo and K. Kirchhoff (Eds.), Research for Advanced Practice Nurses: From Evidence to Practice (2nd ed., pp). Zerwic, J. J., Graham, L., Wilbur J., & Larson, J. L. (2007). Center for Reducing Risks in Vulnerable Populations. In M. de Chesnay & B. A. Anderson (Eds.), Caring for the Vulnerable (2nd ed., pp. 403-12). Sudbury, MA: Jones and Barlett.

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Piano, M.R., & Zerwic, J.A. (1998). Effectiveness of the ACNP role. In R. Kleinpell and M.R. Piano (Eds.). Advanced practice nursing: Roles and issues in acute care. New York: Springer publishing. Chapter 2, pp. 10-26. Published abstracts Fennessy, M., DeVon, H, Ryan, C., Zerwic, J. (2012) Influence of fatigue and depressive symptoms on physical functioning 30-days after treatment for stable coronary disease. Circulation. 2012; 125: AP273. Ryan, C., DeVon, H.A., Horne, R., King, K.B., Milner, K., Moser, D.K., Quinn, J., Rosenfeld, A., Hwang, S.Y, Zerwic, J.J. (2005). Symptom Clusters as an influence in delay in seeking treatment. Circulation, 112(17), II391-392. Zerwic, J.J., Ryan, C., DeVon, H. (2002). Acute coronary syndromes: How the symptoms of myocardial infarction and unstable angina differ. Circulation, 106(19), 1835. DeVon, H.A., Zerwic, J.J. (2002). Unstable angina: Symptom differences in women and men. Circulation, 106(19), 1608. Zerwic, J.J., DeVon, H., & Ryan, C. (2001). Is the medical record an accurate reflection of patients’ symptoms during acute myocardial infarction? Circulation, 104(17), II-533. Zerwic, J.J., Ryan, C., & DeVon, H. (2001). Elderly patients’ delay in seeking treatment and symptoms of acute myocardial infarction. Circulation, 104(17), II-723. Johnson, J.A. (1996). Symptoms of acute myocardial infarction: Expectations of a community sample. Circulation, 94(8), I-12. Cone, K.J., Anderson, M.A., Johnson, J.A. (1996). Documentation of assessment in the emergency department. Chart, 93(1), 9. Johnson, J.A., King, K.B. (1993). The expected symptoms of a myocardial infarction. Circulation, 88(4), I336. PRESENTATIONS (* invited) *Zerwic, J.J. (October, 2016). Holistic Admissions Workshop. Oregon Health Sciences University, School of Nursing, Portland, OR. *Zerwic, J.J. (July, 2016). Case Studies: Translating your expertise into a publication. College of Nursing, University of Michigan.

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*Zerwic, J.J., & Scott, L. (April 2016). Holistic Admissions: A Strategy to Diversify the Health Professions. The Illinois Advisors Conference. Navigating the Waters: Steering Pre-Health Students in the Direction of Success. Chicago, Il. *Scott, L. & Zerwic, J.J. (March, 2016). Leading the Way: Holistic Review in Nursing at UIC College of Nursing. American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Washington, D.C. Moukoulou, N.N., Dantas, J., Scott, L., & Zerwic, J.J. (November, 2015). Health Disparities: Are health care professionals prepared to care for all individuals? Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students. Seattle, WA. (poster). *Zerwic, J.J. (June, 2015). Holistic Admissions: A strategy to diversify the nursing workforce. Keynote address at the Minnesota Association of Colleges of Nursing meeting. St. Paul, MN. Zerwic, J.J. (November, 2014). Teaching patients MI symptom recognition: Best practices from current research. American Heart Association Scientific Sessions. Chicago IL. (podium). Eckhardt, A., DeVon, H., Piano, M., Ryan, C., & Zerwic, J. (November, 2013). Predictors of fatigue in the presence of coronary heart disease. American Heart Association Scientific Session, Dallas Tx. (poster). Zerwic, J.J. (March, 2013). Health and healthcare in a global society: Impact on nursing education. University of Hong Kong, School of Nursing. Zerwic, J.J. (March 2013). A research career in cardiovascular symptoms. University of Hong Kong, School of Nursing. Eckhardt, A., & Zerwic, J. (March 2013). Fatigue and cardiovascular disease. Midwest Nursing Research Society. Chicago, IL. (oral presentation). Wattankul, B., Quinn, L., Ruggerio, L., Ferrans, C., Finnegan, L., Zerwic, J. (June, 2012). Understanding Diabetes Self-management: Thai Buddhists with T2DM. American Diabetes Association 72nd Scientific Sessions. Philadelphia, PA. (poster). Fennessy, M. DeVon, Ryan, C. & Zerwic, J. (August, 2012). Predictors of fatigue in patients with stable coronary disease. Sigma Theta Tau International’s 23rd International Research Conference. Brisbane, Australia. (oral presentation) Fennessy, M., DeVon, H., Ryan, C., & Zerwic, J. (March, 2012). Influence of fatigue and depressive symptoms on physical functioning 30-days after treatment for stable coronary artery disease. Epidemiology and Prevention/Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism 2012 Scientific Sessions. SanDiego, CA.

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Fennessy, M., DeVon, H., Ryan, C., Zerwic, J. (April, 2012). Changing illness perceptions and relationship with general health in patients with stable coroarny artery disease. Midwest Nursing Research Society. Dearborn, MI. Deguzman, K., & Zerwic, J.J. (2012). Peripheral Arterial Disease: Does the general public know risks and symptoms? Poster presented at the Midwest Nursing Research Society. Dearborn MI. *Zerwic, J.J. (2012). Acute Coronary Syndrome: Progress in early recognition of symptoms. Paper presented at the 2011 American Heart Association Scientific Sessions. Orlando, FL. Fennessy, M. M., Ryan, C., DeVon, H., Nguyen, B. H., Lopez, J. J., & Zerwic, J. (2011). Perceptions of Patients with Stable Coronary Disease and Adherence to Dual Antiplatelet Therapy 30-Days after Coronary Angiography. Poster presented at the 2011 American Heart Association Scientific Sessions. Orlando, Fl. Fennessy, M., Ryan, C, .& Zerwic, J. (2011) Illness Representation, Fatigue, and Depressive Symptoms in Patients with Stable Coronary Artery Disease. Midwest Nursing Research Society. Columbus, Ohio. Eastridge, D, Florez, E. Horsch, A., Ryan, C., & Zerwic, J. (2011). Fatigue experienced by patients with peripheral arterial disease. Poster presented at Midwest Nursing Research Society. Columbus Ohio. Ryan, C. & Zerwic, J.J. Symptom clusters in Acute Myocardial Infarction. 2008 National State of the Science Congress. Washington, D.C. Eckhardt, A.L., Fink, A.M., Fennessy, M.M., Jones, J., VanderZwan, K.J., Kruse, D., Ryan, C.J., Zerwic, J.J. (May, 2008). Fatigue as a Symptom of Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI). American Association of Critical Care Nurses, National Teaching Institute. Chicago, IL. *Zerwic, J.J. (April, 2008). Evidenced based practice in heart health. Keynote address at Kaleidoscope of Nursing Research. Eau Claire, WI. Zerwic, J.J. (March 30, 2008). Challenges and rewards of designing computerized tailored interventions, Midwest Nursing Research Society Conference, Indianapolis, IN. Fink, A., Eckhardt, A., Fennessy, M., Jones, J., Kruse, D., Tucco, L., VanderZwan, K., Ryan, C., & Zerwic, J.J. (March 2008). Psychometric properties of measures of fatigue with AMI. Midwest Nursing Research society conference, Indianapolis , IN. Schneiderman, J., Zerwic, J., & Corbridge, S. (March 2008). An Online Learning Module for Teaching Arterial Blood Gas Analysis to Staff Nurses. National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists National Conference, Atlanta, GA.

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*Zerwic, J.J., & Graham, L. (January 23, 2008). Translational research in vulnerable populations. Center for Clinical and Translational Science, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL *Zerwic, J.J. (November 7, 20007). Symptoms: Do Gender, Race, and Age Matter? American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, Orlando, FL. Eckhardt, A., Fennessy, M., Fink, A., Jones, J., Szigetvari, K., Kruse, D., Tucco, L., Ryan, C., Zerwic, J.J. (November 7, 2007). Fatigue as a symptom of Acute Myocardial Infarction. American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, Orlando, FL. *Zerwic, J.J. (October, 24, 2007) Early myocardial infarction symptom recognition. Spectrum Career Fair. Tinley Park, IL *Zerwic, J.J. (September 27, 2007). Early myocardial infarction symptom recognition. Spectrum Career Fair. Oakbrook Terrace, Il. *Zerwic, J.J. (May 7, 2007). Heart to Heart: women, men and their experiences with cardiovascular symptoms. Keynote address for Nurses Day at St. Francis Hospital. Peoria, IL Zerwic, J.J., Hwang, S.Y., & Ryan, C. (November, 2006). Korean immigrants knowledge of AMI symptoms and risk factors. American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, Chicago, IL. Ryan, C., DeVon, H.A., Horne, R., King, K.B., Milner, K., Moser, D.K., Quinn, J., Rosenfeld, A., Hwang, S.Y, & Zerwic, J.J. (May 2006). Symptom Clusters in persons with acute myocardial infarction. (Poster Presentation). American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, NIT, Anaheim, CA Zerwic, J.J., & Hwang, S.Y. April, 2006). Knowledge of stroke symptoms and risk factors among Korean Immigrants in the United States. Midwest Nursing Research Society, Milwaukee, WI. Ryan, C., DeVon, H.A., Horne, R., King, K.B., Milner, K., Moser, D.K., Quinn, J., Rosenfeld, A., Hwang, S.Y, & Zerwic, J.J. (November 2005). Symptom Clusters as an influence in delay in seeking treatment. (Oral Presentation). American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, Dallas, Tx. *Zerwic, J.J. (October, 2005). Signs and symptoms of cardiovascular disease: Heart attack and stroke. Federal Occupational Health Center lecture. Chicago, IL. *Zerwic, J.J. (May, 2005). Why do patients delay seeking treatment during acute coronary attack? Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Chicago, IL.

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*Zerwic, J.J. (November, 2004). Improving early diagnosis: Are we missing symptoms? American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, New Orleans, LA. *Zerwic, J.J. (February, 2004). Heart disease in women: What you always wanted to know but were afraid to ask. Health Woman Seminar sponsored by IDPH Office of Women’s Health, Cook County Commission on Women’s Issues and US DHHS Office on Women’s Health. Chicago, IL Zerwic, J.J. (2003). Recognition of stroke symptoms and delay in seeking treatment. . American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, Orlando, FL. Ryan , C., & Zerwic, J.J. (2003). Knowledge of symptom clusters in adults at risk for AMI. American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, Orlando, FL. Graham, L., Larson, J.L., Wilbur, J., Zerwic, J.J., & Chandler. (2003). Center for Research on Cardiovascular and Respiratory Health. Sigma Theta Tau International, Toronto, Canada. *Zerwic, J.J. (February, 2003). Women and Heart Disease. Cardiovascular Symposium ’03, Lima Ohio. Zerwic, J.J., Ryan, C., DeVon, H. (November, 2003). Acute coronary syndromes: How the symptoms of myocardial infarction and unstable angina differ. American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, Chicago, IL. DeVon, H.A., Zerwic, J.J. (November, 2002). Unstable angina: Symptom differences in women and men. American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, Chicago, IL. Zerwic, J.J., Ryan, C., DeVon, H., & Drell, M.J. (September, 2002). Patient delay in seeking treatment during acute myocardial infarction: Are gender and race important variables? Advancing Nursing Practice Excellence: State of the Science Congress, Washington, D.C. Zerwic, J.J., Ryan, C. DeVon, H., & Drell, M.J. (April, 2002). The interplay between knowledge and actual experience on patient delay in seeking treatment during myocardial infarction. Cardiovascular Health for All: Meeting the challenge of Healthy people 2010. National Heart Lung and Blood Institute and others, Washington DC. Zerwic, J.J., Ryan, C. DeVon, H. (April, 2002). Do older adults have the same experience with acute myocardial infarction symptoms as younger adults? Cardiovascular Health for All: Meeting the challenge of Healthy people 2010. National Heart Lung and Blood Institute and others, Washington DC. Zerwic, J.J., Ryan, C. DeVon, H. (March, 2002). Do older adults have the same experience with acute myocardial infarction symptoms as younger adults? Midwest Nursing Research Society, Chicago, IL.

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Zerwic, J.J., DeVon, H, Ryan, C. (March 2002). The influence of the bystander during acute myocardial infarction. Midwest Nursing Research Society, Chicago, IL. *Zerwic, J.J. (January, 2002). Symptom expectations and interpretation. Interdisciplinary approaches to reducing treatment-seeking delay in patients with acute cardiovascular syndromes and stroke: An emerging science. American Heart Association: Dallas, TX. Zerwic, J.J., DeVon, H., & Ryan, C. (November, 2001). Is the medical record an accurate reflection of patients’ symptoms during acute myocardial infarction? Paper presented at the Scientific Sessions of the American Heart Association. Anaheim, CA. Zerwic, J.J., Ryan, C., & DeVon, H. (November, 2001). Elderly patients’ delay in seeking treatment and symptoms of acute myocardial infarction. Poster presented at the Scientific Sessions of the American Heart Association. Anaheim, CA. *Zerwic, J.J. (April, 2001). The puzzle of heart attack symptoms. The John and Nora Darby endowed chair lecture. University of Oregon Health Sciences (Ashland). Medford, OR. Walcott-McQuigg, J.A., Zerwic, J.J., Dan, A.J., & Kelley, M.A. (March 2001). An ecological appraoch to physical activity in African-American Women. Midwest Nursing Research Society. Cleveland, OH. Zerwic, J.J., & Quinn, L. (April, 1999). Clinical specialization in ACNP programs. Presented at the conference: Eighth Annual Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Conference: ACNP’s Moving health care into the next century. Chicago, IL. Prasun, M., Kocherik, A.G., Zerwic, J., & Piano, M. (November, 1999). The validity and reliability of a diuretic titration questionnaire for use in heart failure patients. Paper presented at the Scientific Sessions of the American Heart Association. Atlanta, Georgia. *Zerwic, J.J. (June, 1999). The recognition of risk factors and symptoms by patients and physicians. Presented at the conference: Women’s Health Issues: A multidisciplinary approach. Chicago, IL.

*Zerwic, J.J. (April, 1999). Identification and management of myocardial infarction. Workshop presented at the Annual Meetings of the American Occupational Health Conference, New Orleans, LA.

*Zerwic, J.J. (April, 1999). Critical to know: Research impacting practice. Greater Northwest Chicago Chapter of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses. Chicago, IL.

*Zerwic, J.J. (March, 1999). Advanced practice: the time is now! Greater Northwest Chicago Chapter of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses. Arlington Heights, IL.

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Zerwic, J.J. (February, 1998). A community sample’s expectations of myocardial infarction symptoms. Poster presented at Cardiovascular Health: Coming together for the 21st Century, A National Conference, San Francisco, CA. Zerwic, J.A., Johnson, J.H., & Theis, S. (July, 1998). Clinical simulation laboratory: An adjunct to clinical teaching. Nursing education in the 21st century: Creating new pedagogies for nursing. Chicago, IL. Piano, M.R., & Johnson, J.A. (1997). Acute care nurse practitioners: Issues in education. Paper presented at the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Johnson, J.A. (November, 1996). Symptoms of acute myocardial infarction: Expectations of a community sample. Paper presented at the 69th Scientific Sessions of the American Heart Association. New Orleans, LA. Schwertz, D., Piano, M., Johnson, J.A., & Kleinpell, R. (April, 1996). Teaching pharmacology to advanced practice nursing students. Paper presented at the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Conference, Connecticut. Johnson, J.A. (April, 1996). Identification and management of myocardial infarction. Workshop presented at the Annual Meetings of the American Occupational Health Conference, San Antonio, TX. Cone, K., Anderson, M.A., & Johnson, J.A. (November, 1995). Documentation of assessment in the emergency department. Illinois Nursing Association Annual meeting. Itasca, IL. Johnson, J.A., & King, K.B. (June, 1995). The relationship between patients' expectations and experience with heart disease. Poster presented at the Greater Chicago Chapter of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses. Chicago, IL. Johnson, J.A. (May, 1995). Identification and management of myocardial infarction. Workshop presented at the Annual Meetings of the American Occupational Health Conference, Las Vegas, NV. Johnson, J.A. & King, K.B. (June, 1994). The relationship between patients' expectations and experience with heart disease. Poster presented at the American Nurses Foundation Research Session at the American Nurses Association Convention, San Antonio, TX. Johnson, J.A., & King, K.B. (April, 1994). Actual and perceived risks of heart disease. Paper presented at the Annual Meetings of the American Occupational Health Conference, Chicago, IL. Johnson, J.A. (November, 1993). Appraisal, coping and moods during exercise stress testing.

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Paper presented at the Council of Nurse Researchers 1993 Scientific Session, Washington, D.C. Johnson, J.A. (November, 1993). The Expected Symptoms of a myocardial infarction. Paper presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, Atlanta, GA. Johnson, J.A. (October, 1993). Cognitive representations of coronary artery disease. Paper presented at the conference: Coping with illness: Process and outcome, Rochester, NY. Johnson, J.A., & King, K.B. (June, 1993). Symptom interpretation in coronary artery disease. Paper presented at the Sigma Theta Tau International Conference, Madrid, Spain. Johnson, J.A. (April, 1992). Stress and Coping in Critical Care. Paper presented at the Greater Rochester Area Finger Lakes Chapter of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Rochester, NY. Johnson, J.A. (March, 1992). Cognitive Appraisal within the Transactional Model. Paper presented at the Midwest Nursing Research Society Conference, Chicago. Krichbaum, K., Johnson, J.A., & Ryden, M.B. (November, 1991). Needs of nurses in long-term care for education in leadership and management. Poster presented at the Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Program, San Francisco. Johnson, J.A. (April, 1991). Cardiac Patients' Stress Appraisals, Emotions and Coping. Poster presented at the Midwest Nursing Research Society Conference, Oklahoma City. Johnson, J.A. (November, 1990). Cardiac Patients' Stress Appraisals, Emotions and Coping. Fall Symposium of the Twin Cities Chapter American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Minneapolis, MN. Hunter, K., & Johnson, J.A. (March, 1989). Staff Nurse Preceptors as Associate Clinical Teachers. University of Minnesota, Staff Nurse Preceptors Conference, Minneapolis, MN. Johnson, J.A., & Davis, V. (April, 1987). Nurses health practices and their relationship to the education of cardiac patients. Poster presented at the Twin Cities Chapter of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses Association Spring Symposium.

Public media: Interviews and publications

Heart disease…is not just a guy thing. It’s an equal-opportunity disease, the number one killer of men and women. (July/August, 2005). Today’s Health & Wellness. pg. 26-27.

African American heart attack victims must stop delaying treatment. (July 24, 2003). Chicago Defender. Study: more African Americans postpone seeking crucial treatment for heart attacks. (September 24, 2003). UIC News.

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Seeking time--Critical treatment for heart attack. (July 10, 2003). Chicago Independent Bulletin. Heart attacks go unreported, research shows. (April 11, 2001). Mail Tribune. Heart disease: Take it personally. (1999). Life and Health. p. 1,8. Heart attack: How many are waiting to happen in your workplace! (April, 1999). Industrial

Safety & Hygiene News. 33(4). p. 23-24. Heart attack symptoms can be different in women. (1998). Keeping Well. 8:(2), p. 6. Heart disease patients face another risk: ignorance. (November, 1997). Chicago Medicine. Heart disease: A mystery to many. (October 20, 1997). This Week. The University of Illinois At Chicago Medical Center. At least they know better. (October 10, 1997). Chicago Reader. Heart patients don’t recognize risk factors in their own health. (September 10, 1997). UIC

News. Heart-attack causes are a mystery to some. (July 28,1997). This Week. The University of

Illinois at Chicago Medical Center. Unblocking arteries: Actions can help mend risk of heart attack. (January/February, 1997).

Health Scene: Journal of Wellness and Good Health Care. Is it heart attack: clues could be more subtle than you would suspect. November/December,

1996). Health Scene: Journal of Wellness and Good Health Care. Heart attack symptoms. (September, 1996). Health Scene by Coffey Communications. Myocardial Infarction. (August, 1995). Med*Source by MedStar. People's expectations. (March, 1995). Nursing News, Chicago Tribune, March 8, 1995. Few people recognize heart attack symptoms. (February, 1995). UIC News, 13(22). Heart attack delays. (1994). Physicians Weekly, 11(3). PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES: Reviewing and Editorial Experience: 2010-present Editorial Board, Western Journal of Nursing Research 2003-2011 Editorial Board, American Journal of Nursing Column editor for “Reducing risks” (2007-present)

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2017 Medical Research Council, United Kingdom. 2016 American Heart Association 2016, 2017 Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, in-person grant review panel. 2012, 2014, 2015 Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, in-person grant review panel. 2010-present National Council of State Boards of Nursing, CRE Grant Proposals. 2010 National Institutes of Health, National Institute for Nursing Research.

Chronic Co-Morbid Conditions in HIV+ U.S. Adults on Highly Effective Anti-Retroviral Therapy (R01/R21). Panel convened July 2010.

2010 National Institutes of Health, Stimulus grant review. Electronic review. Professional Organizations American Academy of Nursing, 2008-present American Heart Association, 1991-present

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American Nurses Association, 1984-present American Nurses Foundation, Research Review Committee 2008-2010

Illinois Nurses Association, 1993-present New York Nurses Association, 1991-1993 Minnesota Nurses Association, 1986-1991 Wisconsin Nurses Association, 1984-1986

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Chicago. 2009-2010 Council of Associate and Assistant Deans, University of Illinois at Chicago. 2008 Graduate Mentoring Award selection committee, University of Illinois at Chicago.

Member. 1999-2010 Institutional Review Board (Biomedical Board 1), University of Illinois at

Chicago. Vice Chair, 2002-2010. 1999-2002 Council for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, University of Illinois at

Chicago, Member 1998-2000 University Senate, University of Illinois at Chicago. 1997-1999 Senate library committee, University of Illinois at Chicago. University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Nursing 2014-present Diversity Committee, ex officio 2013-2014 Director of the mentorship program, College of Nursing, UIC. 2014 Graduate Entry Masters curriculum revision taskforce 2012-present Diversity Officer, College of Nursing, UIC 2010-present Graduate Admissions and Academic Standards, ex officio 2010-present Undergraduate Admissions and academic Standards, ex officio 2010-1013 Director of the College of Nursing Urban Health Program, UIC. 2012-2016 Appointment, Promotion and Tenure, College of Nursing, University of Illinois at

Chicago. 2010-2012 Scholarship Committee, College of Nursing, University of Illinois at Chicago.

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of Illinois at Chicago. Member. 2004-2007 Curriculum Committee, College of Nursing, University of Illinois at Chicago. Chair, 2005-2006, 2006-2007 PhD curriculum sub-committee, Chair, 2004-2005, 2005-2006 2003-2007 Medical-Surgical Nursing, Department Advisory Committee, College of Nursing,

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of Illinois at Chicago. Member. 1998-2000 Research Committee, College of Nursing, University of Illinois at Chicago.

Member. 1997-1999 Evaluation committee, College of Nursing, University of Illinois at Chicago.

Chair 1996-1998 Medical-Surgical Nursing, Department Advisory Committee. College of Nursing,

University of Illinois at Chicago. Member 1995-1997 Curriculum Committee, College of Nursing, University of Illinois at Chicago. Masters curriculum sub-committee, Chair, Consultations: 2014 Consultant for faculty grant, University of Arizona.

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2010-2013 External Examiner, The University of Hong Kong, School of Nursing. 2011 External Reviewer, Belize University. 2008, 2011 Krames media. Publication of brochure on cardiovascular disease. 2007 Rockford College of Medicine. Review of Institutional Review Board issues. 2006 Krames media. Publication of brochure on cardiovascular disease, “What every woman needs to know about heart disease.” 2006 Shriners Children’s Hospital, Chicago, Il. Review of Institutional Review Board issues. 2006-2007 University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, College of Nursing. The Tailored

Biobehavioral Interventions Research Center (NIH funded P20 Center). External grant review.

COMMUNITY SERVICE 2004-present Erie Family Health Center. Board of Directors. Quality Improvement Committee, 2010-present Chair, 2014-present Executive committee, 2014-present Patient Services committee, 2011-present 2014-2016 Troop 32 Glenview Il, Boys Scouts of American, Training coordinator and First Aid merit badge counselor 2012-2015 Malcolm X, City College of Chicago, Nursing Advisory Committee 2002-2004 Helping Hands Health Center. (Free clinic for uninsured individuals). President, Board of Directors, 2002-2004 1995-1998 Wild-About-Science – American Heart Association of Metropolitan Chicago,

Grammar school lecturer. 1993-1999 Community Health Clinic. (Free clinic for uninsured individuals). Volunteer RN, 1993-1999. Clinic Operations committee member, 1994-1998.