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ALONA D. ANGOSTA, PhD, MSN, APRN, FNP, NP-C
University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Nursing
4505 Maryland Parkway Box 453018
Las Vegas, NV 89154-3018
Tel: (702) 895-1218
Email: [email protected]
EDUCATION
Date Institution Field of Study Degree
12/10 University of Hawaii at Manoa Nursing PhD
12/00 University of Nevada, Las Vegas Nursing MSN
12/94 University of Nevada, Las Vegas Nursing BSN
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS NV: APRN#000619, NV: RN26605, NP-C (AANP) #F0801154
FACULTY APPOINTMENTS
Dates
1/17-Present
1/16 - Present
Title
Graduate Coordinator (MSN Program
& Post-Master’s Certificate)
Associate Professor (Tenured)
Institution
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
School of Nursing
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
School of Nursing
5/11 - 1/16 Assistant Professor University of Nevada, Las Vegas
School of Nursing
1/06 - 5/11 Lecturer University of Nevada, Las Vegas
School of Nursing
8/03 - 12/05 Lecturer Nevada State College (NSC)
1/02 - 5/02 Adjunct Faculty College of Southern Nevada
ACADEMIC/TEACHING EXPERIENCE
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Courses (2005-Present):
PhD
NURS 770 Knowledge Development
NURS 706 Nursing Theory and the Research Process
NURS 798 Independent Study
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NURS 797 Dissertation
MSN/FNP
NURS 761 Clinical Synthesis- FNP
NURS 760R FNP Geriatric & Chronic Illness
NURS 740R FNP Adult and Women’s Health
NURS 703 Advanced Physical Assessment
NURS 733 Nursing Education Practicum I
NURS 749L Primary Care of the Family I
NURS 759L Primary Care of the Family II
NURS 769L Primary Care of the Family III
NURS 740R Primary Care of the Family II
NURS 766 Capstone Seminar I
NURS 796 Capstone Seminar II
BSN
NURS 306 Foundations in Pharmacology
NURS 313 & NURS 313L Nursing Care of the Adult Medical-Surgical Patient (formerly NUR 415
& 415L)
NURS 320 Pathophysiology & Pharmacology II
NURS 329 Physical Assessment
NURS 342 Fundamentals of Nursing Lab (formerly NURS 338 Skills Lab)
NURS 401 Nursing Care of Older Adults (formerly NURS 319)
NURS 427 Nursing Leadership and Transition into Practice
Nevada State College BSN Courses (2003-2005):
Pathophysiology I & II
Pharmacology I & II
Human Care Nursing I & II: Medical Surgical Nursing
CLINICAL PRACTICE EXPERIENCE
Dates Place
4/17-Present
1/04-/4/17
Primary Care (Part-Time). Henderson, NV.
Urgent Care/Primary Care (Part-Time). Las Vegas,
NV.
5/01-1/04 Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine/Primary Care,
& Urgent Care Southwest Medical Associates, Inc.
Las Vegas, NV.
2/97-2/05 Lieutenant, Nurse Corps, United States Naval
Reserve & Clinical Director of Physical Exams
Department.
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1/01-6/02 Nurse Practitioner, Nilofar Kuraishi, Inc. Family
Practice Medicine. Las Vegas, NV.
4/98-5/01 Ambulatory Care Registered Nurse, University
Medical Center, Quick Care/Primary Care. Las
Vegas, NV.
4/98-5/00 Emergency Department Registered Nurse. Desert
Springs Hospital. Las Vegas, NV.
5/98-6/00 Critical Care Registered Nurse & Relief Charge
Nurse. Trauma Intensive Care Unit. University
Medical Center. Las Vegas, NV.
1/95-6/97 Charge Nurse & Staff RN. Cardiac Intermediate
Care Unit. University Medical Center. Las Vegas,
NV.
AWARDS
Dates Award
2017 Okura Leadership Nurse Scholar Award
2016-2017 Fellow, Leadership for Academic Nursing
Program (LANP) American Association of
Colleges of Nursing
2016-2017 Excellence in Service (UNLV SON)
2016 Best Poster: Clinical/Biological Category
(Sigma Theta Tau Zeta Kappa Chapter)
2015 John Crawford Neuman Systems Model
Research Institute Fellow Award
2014
2014-Present
Fellow, NINR Summer Genetics Institute
Program, Bethesda, MD, NIH/NINR
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Chap. 100
2013-2014 Dean’s Excellence in Research (UNLV SON)
2011-2012 Outstanding Researcher (awarded by Nevada
Nurses Association [NNA])
2010-2011 Doctoral Degree NNA Achievement Award
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2010-2011
Certificate of Commendation for Scholastic
Achievement from U.S. Senator Harry Reid
(awarded by NNA/IFNN)
2004-2005
Nevada State College Department of Nursing:
Most Outstanding Clinical Faculty & Most Caring
Faculty
RESEARCH
Publications
(Peer-Reviewed/ Refereed Original Articles in Periodicals)
1. Shen, J.J., Angosta, A. D., Sotero, M., Rice, J., & Raju, K. (2018). Nursing Associated
Medication Errors: Are Internationally Educated Nurses Different from U.S. Educated
Nurses? (In-Press)
2. Heil, D. & Angosta, A. D. The Energy Expenditure of Tinikling: A Culturally Relevant
Physical Activity. (In-Review)
3. Angosta, A. D. & Serafica, R. (2017). Assessing Physical Activity Levels in Filipino
Americans with Hypertension Using the Rapid Assessment of Physical Activity
Questionnaire. Home Health Care Management & Practice, 29(2): 91-95. doi:
10.1177/1084822316685517 journals.sagepub.com/home/h
4. Muroi, M., Shen, J. J., & Angosta, A. D. (2017). Association of medication errors with drug
classifications, clinical units, and consequence of errors: Are they related? Applied Nursing
Research, 33: 180-185. doi: 10.1016/j.apnr.2016.12.002
5. Coleman, J. S. & Angosta, A. D. (2016). The Lived Experiences of Acute Care Bedside
Registered Nurses Caring for Patients and their Families with Limited English Proficiency: A
Silent Shift. Journal of Clinical Nursing. November 28, 2016. doi: 10.1111/jocn.13567
6. Serafica, R. & Angosta, A. D. (2016). Acculturation and Changes in Body Mass Index,
Waist Circumference, and Waist- Hip Ratio among Filipino Americans with Hypertension
Journal of the American Society of Hypertension. August 8, 2016.
doi:10.1016/j.jash.2016.07.002
7. Angosta, A. D., Gatlin, P. K., Serafica, R. C. (2016). Effects of Dance in Chronic Illness: A
Systematic Review. Virginia Henderson Global Nursing e-Repository.
hdl.handle.net/10755/602406
8. La Brocca, S. & Angosta, A. D. (2015). Management of an Adult Patient with Congenital
Heart Disease: Implications for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. Home Health Care
Management & Practice. June 3, 2015. doi: 10.1177/1084822315588519
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9. Angosta, A. D., Serafica, R., & Moonie, S. (2015). Measuring Enjoyment of Ballroom
Dancing in Filipino Americans Using the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale. Asian Pacific
Island Nursing Journal, 2, 1-9. doi: 10.1177/2373665815585320
10. Angosta, A. D., Ceria-Ulep, C. D., & Tse, A. (2014). Care delivery for Filipino Americans
using the Neuman Systems Model. Nursing Science Quarterly, 27(2), 142-148
11. Angosta, A. D., & Speck, K. E. (2014). Assessment of heart disease knowledge and risk factors
among first-generation Filipino Americans: A cross-sectional survey. Clinical Nursing Studies,
2(2), 123-132. doi: 10.5430/cns.v2n2p123
12. Angosta, A. D. & Holmes, B. (2014). Case Report: Chest Pain, Bradycardia, and ECG
Changes in Acute Cholecystitis. Journal of Urgent Care Medicine, December 2014 issue, pp.
25-27. http://www.jucm.com/december-2014/
13. Mallory, A. M., Angosta, A. D. & Kawi, J. (2014). A patient with metabolic syndrome and the
role of the advanced practice nurse. MEDSURG Nursing, 23(4), 245-250
14. Llasus, L., Angosta, A. D., & Clark, M. Graduating BSN students’ EBP knowledge, EBP
readiness, and EBP implementation (2014). Journal of Nursing Education, 53(9), S82-S89.
doi: 10.3928/01484834-20140806-05
15. Angosta, A. D. (2013). Coronary heart disease knowledge and risk factors among
Filipino Americans connected to primary care services. Journal of the American Association
of Nurse Practitioners, 25(9), 503-512. doi: 10.1002/2327-6924.12039
16. Angosta, A. D. & Gutierrez, A. (2013). Prevalence of metabolic syndrome among Filipino
Americans: A cross-sectional study. Applied Nursing Research, 26(4), 192-197. doi:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apnr.2013.06.005
17. Olde, D., Alpert, P., & Angosta, A. D. (2013). Metabolic syndrome: Clinical perspective for
best practice. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 25(12), 644-652.
doi: 10.1002/2327-6924.12048
18. Ceria-Ulep, C., Angosta, A. D., Magday-Asselstine, R. T., Castillo, M. A., Pagano, I. S.,
Dongmei, L., & Wooton, A. (2013). Assessing physical activity and function in the Filipino
older adults. Journal of Cultural Diversity: An Interdisciplinary Journal, 20(1), 30-39
19. Angosta, A. D. & Holmes, B. (2012). Atypical appendicitis in the older patient. Journal of
Urgent Care Medicine: http://www.jucm.com/atypical-appendicitis-in-the-older-patient/
20. Angosta, A. D. (2011). The impact of tai chi exercise on CHD: A systematic review. Journal
of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 23(7), 376-381. doi:10.1111/j.1745-
7599.2011.00597.x
21. Angosta, A. D. (2010). Concept analysis of risk in relation to coronary heart disease among
Filipino Americans. Nursing Forum, 45(4), 253-259. doi: 10.1111/j.1744-6198.2010.00198.x
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Accepted Abstracts (Refereed), National & International Presentations
1. Heil, D., Angosta, A. D., Zhu, W. (2016). Exercise training with dance to improve
cardiometabolic health and physical fitness. American College of Sports Medicine,
Northwest Annual Conference. Tacoma, WA. (Podium)
2. Serafica, R. & Angosta, A. D. (2016). Physical function, quality of life, acculturation and
anthropometric measurements among hypertensive Filipino Americans. Council for the
Advancement of Nursing Science. 2016 State of the Science Congress on Nursing Research.
Washington, DC (Podium)
3. Zhu, W., Heil, D., Angosta, A. D., & Tan, Alforque-Tan, R. (2016). Predicting energy
expenditure for Tinikling dance with accelerometry-based activity monitors. American
College of Sports Medicine, Northwest Annual Conference. Tacoma, WA. (Poster).
4. Zhu, W., Heil, D., Angosta, A. D., & Tan, Alforque-Tan, R. (2016). The metabolic
equivalent for Tinikling: a Philippine folkloric dance. American College of Sports Medicine
National Conference. Boston, MA. (Poster).
5. Angosta, A. D., Serafica, R., Aldana, A., & Angosta, A. C. (2016). An assessment of level
and intensity of physical activity among hypertensive Filipino Americans. 13th Annual
National Conference Asian American Pacific Islander Nurses Association National
Conference. Baja, Mexico. (Podium)
6. Angosta, A. D., Heil, D., Tan, R., Guttierez, G. A., Espina, R., Zhu, W.,…& Vongxay
(2016). The metabolic equivalent of Tinikling: A traditional Philippine dance. 13th
Annual National Conference Asian American Pacific Islander Nurses Association
National Conference. Baja, Mexico. (Podium)
7. Angosta, A.D., Inouye, J.I., Gatlin, T., & Serafica, R. (2015). Effects of dance in chronic
illness: A systematic review. Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing 43rd
Biennial Convention Las Vegas, NV. (Symposium)
8. Angosta, A. D., Serafica, R., Alforque-Tan, R. & Vapor, V. (2015). Ballroom dance: A
culturally acceptable physical activity among Filipino Americans. 12th Annual Asian
American Pacific Islander Nurses Association National Conference. Las Vegas, NV.
(Symposium)
9. Angosta, A. D. (2015). Looking Through the Lens of the NSM in Filipino Americans with
Hypertension. 15th International Biennial Neuman Systems Model Symposium Philadelphia,
PA. (Podium)
10. Angosta, A. D. (2014). The effects of ballroom dance on blood pressure, heart rate, weight,
waist circumference, and body mass index among Filipino Americans: A feasibility study.
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing 25th International Nursing
Research Congress. Hong Kong, China. (Podium)
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11. Angosta, A. D., Vapor, V., Moonie, S., & Alforque-Tan, R. (2014). Ballroom dancing: An
alternative exercise for Filipino Americans. 35th Annual National Convention: Sustaining
Global Health, Empowering Collaborations. Philippine Nurses Association of America. Las
Vegas, NV. (Poster)
12. Angosta, A. D. & Speck, K. E. (2014). Knowledge of heart disease and risk factors among
first-generation Filipino-Americans living in southern Nevada. 11th Annual Asian American
Pacific Islander Nurses Association National Conference. San Diego, California. (Podium)
13. Angosta, A. D. (2013). Application of the Neuman Systems Model in caring for Filipino
Americans with metabolic syndrome. 14th Neuman Systems Model International Biennial
Symposium. Vancouver, BC. (Poster)
14. Angosta, A. D., Vapor, V., Moonie, S., & Alforque-Tan, R. (2013). Ballroom dancing: A fun
& sustainable form of exercise among Filipino Americans. 10th Annual Asian American
Pacific Islander Nurses Association National Conference. Honolulu, Hawaii. (Poster)
15. Angosta, A. D. (2013). Prevalence of metabolic syndrome among Filipino Americans. 10th
Annual Asian American Pacific Islander Nurses Association National Conference. Honolulu,
Hawaii. (Podium)
16. Angosta, A. D. (2013). Cardiovascular risk factors among Filipino Americans: A cross
sectional study. 6th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Scholarship Day. University of
Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, NV. (Poster)
17. Angosta, A. D. (2013). Prevalence of metabolic syndrome among Filipino Americans: A
cross sectional study. UNLV’s First STEM Summit. Las Vegas, NV. (Poster)
18. Angosta, A. D. (2012). CHD risk and prevalence of metabolic syndrome among Filipino-
Americans. National Conference for Nurse Practitioners. Lake Buena Vista, FL. (Poster)
19. Angosta, A. D. (2012). Tai chi exercise and coronary heart disease. 9th Annual Asian
American Pacific Islander Nurses Association National Conference. Las Vegas, NV.
(Podium)
20. Angosta, A. D. (2012). Coronary heart disease knowledge and risk factors among Filipino
Americans. Gardner-Webb University School of Nursing & NCNA District 29 Nursing
Research Day. Boiling Springs, NC. (Poster)
21. Angosta, A. D. (2011). CHD knowledge and risk factors among Filipino Americans
connected to primary care services. 26th Annual American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
National Conference. Las Vegas, NV. (Podium)
22. Angosta, A. D. (2011). Cardiovascular disease and risk factors in Filipino-Americans. 8th
National Asian American Pacific Islander Nurses Association Conference. Houston, TX.
(Podium)
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23. Angosta, A. D. (2011). Filipino Americans’ knowledge about heart disease. Western Region
IDeA Scientific Conference. Reno, NV. (Podium)
24. Angosta, A. D. (2011). CHD knowledge and risk factors among Filipino Americans. 4th
Annual Interdisciplinary Research Scholarship Day. Las Vegas, NV. (Poster)
25. Angosta, A. D. (2009). CHD risk factors of Filipino-Americans. Neuman Systems Model
International 12th Biennial Symposia. Las Vegas, NV. (Poster)
26. Angosta, A. D. (2008). Risk factors of coronary heart disease among Filipinos. 5th National
Asian American Pacific Islander Nurses Association Conference. Las Vegas, NV. (Poster)
27. Angosta, A. D. (2007). Gender differences in presenting symptoms, treatment, and outcome
of myocardial infarction. Neuman Systems Model International Symposia. Ft. Lauderdale,
FL. (Poster)
Publications (Non-Refereed Articles/Media)
1. Angosta, A. D. (2016, January 13). Tai Chi and heart disease. The New York Times.
Retrieved from http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/01/13/ask-well-tai-chi-and-heart-
disease/?_r=0
2. Angosta, A. D. (2015, June 7). Make sure your blood pressure monitor measures up. Review
Journal. Retrieved from http://www.reviewjournal.com/life/health/make-sure-your-blood-
pressure-monitor-measures
3. Angosta, A. D. (2013, October 14). Effect of ballroom dance on heart health. Nurses.Com.
Retrieved from https://news.nurse.com/2013/10/14/unlv-professor-studies-the-effect-of-
ballroom-dance-on-heart-health/#.UmhO-4zn-Um
4. Angosta, A. D. (2013, August 11). Filipino Americans can dance away heart disease. AsAm
News. Retrieved from http://www.asamnews.com/2013/08/11/las-vegas-review-journal-
filiipino-americans-can-dance-away-heart-disease/
5. Angosta, A. D. (2013, August 10). UNLV professor studies Filipinos dancing away risk of
heart disease. Las Vegas Review Journal. Retrieved from
http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/education/unlv-professor-studies-filipinos-dancing-
away-risk-heart-disease
6. Angosta, A. D. (2012, August 19). Heart study with a twist. Examiner.Com. Retrieved from
http://www.examiner.com/article/heart-study-with-a-twist
Media Appearances
1. Guest, “Healthy Mondays with a Nurse Expert on the Air: A National Initiative for Reducing
the Risk of Heart Disease.” KNDI Radio Show. Hawaii, March 23, 2015.
2. Guest, “Heart disease and the Vulnerable Populations” KNPR Radio Show. Las Vegas, Sept.
14, 2012.
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3. Guest, “Prevalence of Cardiovascular Disease in Filipino Americans,” The East-West Radio
Show. Las Vegas, Oct. 11, 2012.
Invited Presentations (Non-Refereed)
1. Angosta, A. D. (2015). Cardiovascular health of Filipino Americans. Philippine Nurses
Association of Nevada. Las Vegas, NV.
2. Angosta, A. D. (2012). Cardiovascular risk factors among Filipino Americans. School of
Community Health Sciences. University of Nevada, Reno
3. Angosta, A. D. (2012). Hypertension in the elderly. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Educational Outreach Program. UNLV, Las Vegas, NV.
4. Angosta, A. D. (2011). Cardiovascular research: Update. INBRE EAC. Hyatt Place. Las
Vegas, NV.
5. Angosta, A. D. (2011). Coronary heart disease and hypertension. Osher Lifelong Learning
Institute Educational Outreach Program. UNLV, Las Vegas, NV.
GRANTS
2017
• National Institutes of Health, Social and Behavioral Research Division (RO1) PA14-177
Interdisciplinary Project between School of Nursing and Community Health Sciences
Title of Project: Healthy Habits; Timing for developing Sustainable and Healthy Behaviors in
Children and Adolescents
Amount: $2,889,386 (submitted October 2017, currently in-review)
Role: Co- Investigator
• UNLVSON Intramural Research Grant Award (Fall 2017)
Title of Project: Heart Disease Knowledge and Risk Factors among Veterans with Post-
Traumatic Stress Disorder
Amount: $8,529 (u)
Role: Principal Investigator (PI)
• Nurse Practitioner Health Care Foundation (NPHF)/2017 Astellas Promoting Heart
Health Across the Life Span Award Program
Interdisciplinary Project between School of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences
Title of Project: Impact of Postprandial Walk on Blood Glucose Levels among Asian American
Adults at Risk of Cardiovascular Disease: An Interdisciplinary Pilot Study
Amount: $4,000 (u)
Role: PI
• Center for Biobehavioral Interdisciplinary Science (C-BIS)
Interdisciplinary Project between School of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences
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Title of Project: Evaluation of Intermittent Hypoxic Resistance Training on Biometric
Parameters
Amount: $10,000 (u)
Role: Co-PI
2016
• UNLV Faculty Opportunity Awards (FOA)
Collaborative Interdisciplinary Project between School of Nursing and Electrical and Computer
Engineering, Center for Information Technology and Algorithms
Title of Project: Cognitive body area networks to treat obesity
Amount: $30,000 (u)
Role: Co-PI
2015
• UNLV School of Nursing Intramural Research Grant Award
Title of Project: The energy expenditure of a culturally relevant folkloric dance
Amount: $5,000 (f)
Role: PI
• UNLV School of Nursing Intramural Research Grant Award
Title of Project: Physical activity level, physical function, and dietary consumption of fruit and
vegetable as mediators to acculturation among hypertensive Filipino Americans
Amount: $5,000 (f)
Role: Co-I
• National Institutes of Health (NIH)/ National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR):
Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (KO1)
Title of Project: Effects of a culturally relevant physical activity intervention
Amount: $280,013 (s)
Role: PI
• NIH/National Institute of Minority Health & Health Disparities (NIMHHD):
Academic Research Enhancement Award (Parent R15)
Title of Project: Culturally relevant physical activity intervention among Filipino Americans
Amount: $368,016 (u)
Role: PI
2014
• NIH/ NINR Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (KO1)
Title of Project: Effects of 3-month dance intervention using mobile dance apps
Amount: $272, 939.00 (s)
Role: PI
• NINR Exploratory Project Grant (P20)
Special Emphasis Panel Centers of Excellence in Self-Management Research
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Title of Project: Center for biobehavioral, interprofessional, technology enhanced self-
management [C-BITS]
Amount: $ 1,498,242.00 (s)
Role: Supporting Co-I
2013
• NIH/ NINR Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (KO1)
Title of Project: 3-month dance intervention using mobile apps
Amount: $262, 342.00 (s)
Role: PI
2012
• NIH/Nevada IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE)/ P20RR-
016464
Title of Project: Effects of ballroom dancing on enjoyment, resting blood pressure, heart rate,
weight, and waist circumference among Filipino Americans
Amount: $98, 155.00 (f)
Role: PI
• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS): Health Care Innovation Challenge
Title of Project: Transformation for health innovation program in chronic disease management
Amount: $303, 422.00 (s)
2011
• NIH/Nevada IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE)
Title of Project: Coronary heart disease knowledge and risk factors among Filipino Americans
Amount: $86, 123.00 (f)
Role: Supporting Co-I
**f=funded, u=unfunded, s=scored
RESEARCH SUPPORT
Completed Research
UNLV SON Intramural Research Grant 04/09/15 - 10/01/16
Role: Co-I
Title: Physical function, physical activity level and dietary consumption of fruit and vegetable as
mediators to acculturation among hypertensive Filipino Americans
The aims of this study were to: (a) examine the relationships of physical activity level, physical
activity function, demographic variables, intake of fruits and vegetables, level of acculturation,
and anthropometric measurements of Filipino Americans; and (b) identify the predictors of
anthropometric measurements of Filipino Americans.
UNLV SON Intramural Research Grant 10/01/14 - 10/01/15
Role: PI
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Title: The energy expenditure of a culturally relevant folkloric dance
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the metabolic energy cost of Tinikling, a Philippine
folkloric dance, using a portable metabolic measurement system and relate these findings to the
current American College of Sports Medicine guidelines for physical activity.
IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence P20RR-016464 06/01/12 - 05/31/13
Role: PI
Title: Effects of ballroom dancing on blood pressure, heart rate, weight, and waist
circumference: A cross-sectional study
The aims of this study were to: (a) examine the psychological effect of ballroom dance, (b)
evaluate the sustainability of ballroom dance in Filipino Americans, and (c) evaluate the effects
of ballroom dance on cardiovascular function and anthropometric measurements.
IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence P20RR-016464 06/01/11 - 05/31/12
Role: PI
Title: Coronary heart disease knowledge and risk factors among Filipino Americans
The aims of this study were to examine the baseline knowledge of Filipino Americans about
coronary heart disease and to investigate the prevalence of coronary heart disease risk factors
among Filipino Americans living in southern Nevada.
SERVICE
Professional Organizations/Positions
• Asian, American, & Pacific Islander Nurses Association (AAPINA) (President (2018-2019)
• AAPINA (President-Elect, Program Committee Chair, By-Laws Chair) (2016-2017)
• Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Zeta Kappa Chapter (Treasurer &
Chairman of the Scholarship Committee) (2015-2017)
• Nevada State Board of Nursing, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Advisory Committee
(Advanced Practice Advisory Committee Member) (2012-2018)
• American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Abstract Reviewer (2016)
• AAPINA (Nomination Committee Member) (2013-2015)
• AAPINA (Abstract Reviewer & Scholarship Committee) (2012-2013)
• AAPINA 9th Annual National Conference (Conference Chair) (2012)
• Editorial Board Member, Journal of Cultural Diversity: An Interdisciplinary Journal (2010-
2014)
• Neuman Systems Model 12th Biennial Symposium (Conference Co-Chair) (2008)
• Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Zeta Kappa Chapter (Vice President)
(2011-2013)
• Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Zeta Kappa Chapter (Chair,
Nomination Committee) (2006-2010)
• Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Zeta Kappa Chapter (Member)
(1998-Present)
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Journal Reviewer
• Biological Research for Nursing (BRN)
• Journal of Aging and Physical Activity (JAPA)
• Asian Pacific Islander Journal (APIJ)
Academic Service – University Committees
• UNLV Biomedical Institutional Review Board Member (2015-Present)
• UNLV Faculty Senate Sabbatical Committee Member (2015-2017)
• UNLV Top Tier Doctoral Graduate Research Assistant (TTDGRA) Program Committee
(2016)
• Dean Search Committee Member for UNLV School of Nursing Dean (2016-2017)
• Kinesiology Department Faculty Search Committee (Outside Member) (2016-2017)
• Kinesiology Department Tenure Track Search Committee (Outside Member) (2016)
• Guest lecturer, UNLV Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Educational Outreach Program
Academic Service - School of Nursing Councils/Committees
• Academic Affairs Council, Chairman (2016-2017)
• MSN Program Curriculum Evaluation Task Force (2016-Present)
• Student Evaluation Task Force (SET) (2016-2017)
• Acting BSN Coordinator (June-July 2016)
• Academic Affairs Council, Chair-Elect (2015-2016)
• PhD Admissions Review Committee (2014-2016)
• Doctoral Dissertation Chair (2013-Present)
• Doctoral Dissertation Committee Member (2011-Present)
• Graduate Admissions Review Committee: MSN FNP & Nurse Educator Programs (2007-
Present)
• Graduate Capstone Chair & Committee Member (2010-Present)
• MSN/FNP Admission Committee Task Force Member (2010-Present)
• BSN Faculty Advisor (2010-Present)
• Scholarship Affairs Council Chair (2012-2014)
• Interdisciplinary Research & Scholarship Day, Chair (2012-2014)
• Interdisciplinary Research & Scholarship Day Task Force Chair (2012-2014)
• Faculty Affairs Council Secretary (2011-2012)
• Faculty Search Committee Chair (2007-2010)
• Faculty Search Committee Member (2010-Present)
• Student Affairs Council Member (2010)
Community Service
• American Heart Association You’re the Cure Advocate (2012-Present)
• Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada (2017-Present)
• Remote Access Medical NP Volunteer (2014)
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
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• American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (Member, 2014-Present)
• Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing (Member, 2014)
• American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (Member, 2000-Present)
• American Heart Association You’re the Cure Advocate (Advocate, 2011-Present)
• American Nurses Association (Member, 1994-Present)
• Asian American Pacific Islander Nurses Association (Member, 2007-Present)
• Nevada Nurses Association (Member, 1994-2000)
• Nevada Advanced Practice Nurses Association (NAPNA) (Member, 2015-Present)
• Nevada Organization of Nurse Leaders (Member, 2008-2010)
• Neuman Systems Model Trustees Group, Inc. (Member, 2007-2009)
• Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Zeta Kappa Chapter (Vice President,
2011-2013)
• Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Zeta Kappa Chapter (Member, 1997-
Present)
• Fellow, 2014 National Institute of Health/NINR’s Summer Genetics Program
• Mountain West Research Consortium for Clinical Translational Science Cardiovascular
Research Team (Member).
• Fellow, 2016 American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s Leadership for Academic
Nursing Program
PROFESSIONAL & FACULTY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES (available upon request)
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