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Faculty Publications

2024-2025
  1. Garrett-Wright, D., Malin, C., & Jones, M.S. (2025, May). International Rural Nursing Conference; Arlington, TX. Training the Next Generation of Healthcare Providers to Address Farmer Mental Health.
  2. Griffiths, A., Link, K., Haughtigan, K., & Powell, L. (2025, May). Innovation and Impact: Designing Effective Workforce Health Solutions for Child Welfare. Oral presentation at the National Title IV-E Roundtable Conference in Birmingham, Alabama.
  3. Jones, M. S., Malin, C., & Garrett-Wright, D. (2025, June). International Society for Agriculture Safety and Health; Portland, ME. A Three-Year Report on a Continuing Education Program Designed to Prevent Farmer Suicide.
  4. Mills J. M., Tucker, C., Pearson, D., Zite, N. B., Fortner, K. B., Reeder, C., Blankenship, M., Tinius, R., Locklear, J, & Maples, J. M. (2025, June). Investigation of the triglyceride glucose index as a marker of metabolic dysfunction during late pregnancy. Abstract accepted for oral presentation at the American Diabetics Association 85th Scientific Sessions. Chicago, IL.
  5. Pearson, F., Tucker, C., Broskey, B., Purvis, R., Zite, N. B., Fortner, K. B., Reeder, C., Van Nes, J., Blankenship, M., Tinius, R., & Maples, J. (2025, June). Lactate is associated with established markers of metabolic dysfunction in late pregnancy. Abstract accepted for poster presentation at the American Diabetes Association 85th Scientific Sessions. Chicago, IL.
  6. Travelsted, M. K., Main, M. E., & Jones, M. S. (2024, November). Kentucky Anabaptists’ Knowledge of Newborn Screening. Amish Healthcare Conference - Addressing the Health Care Needs of Amish and Plain Communities: Best Practices in Communication, Access, Delivery and Design, Cambridge, OH.
  7. West, A., Link, K., & Jones, S. (2025, April). Understanding Perceived Pediatric Healthcare Needs in the Rural Mennonite Communities of South-Central Kentucky: A Community-Based Research Study. WKU Student Scholar Showcase; Bowling Green, Kentucky.
  8. West, A., Link, K., & Jones, S. (2025, March). Understanding Perceived Pediatric Healthcare Needs in the Rural Mennonite Communities of South-Central Kentucky: A Community-Based Research Study. Posters at the Capitol 2025; Frankfort, Kentucky.
2022
  1. Olenick, A., Pearson, R., Shakar, N., Blankenship, M., Tinius, R.. Winchester, L., Oregon,E., & Maples, J. (2022). African American females are less metabolically flexible compared with Caucasian American females following a single high-fat meal: A pilot study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2022. https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/19/19/12913
  2. Riley, J. A., Branstetter, M. L., Main, M. E., & Jones, M.S. (2022). A pilot study: Using the health belief model to understand cannabidiol use in one Amish community. The Journal of Plain Anabaptist Communities 2(2), 69-84.
  3. Tinius, R., Blankenship, M., Colao, A., Hawk, G., & Perera, M. (2022) A pilot study on the impact of the BumptUp mobile app on physical activity during and after pregnancy. Sustainability, 14(12801). https://doi.org/10.3390/su141912801
  4. Travelsted, M. K. (2022). Monkeypox: Facts for Faith Community Nurses. International Journal of Faith Community Nursing, 7(1), Article 1. https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijfcn/vol7/iss1/1
  5. Travelsted, M. K., Main, M. E., & Jones, M.S. (2022). Kentucky Anabaptists’ Knowledge of Newborn Screening. The Journal of Plain Anabaptist Communities 2(2), 59-68. https://doi.org/10.18061/jpac.v2i2.8672
2021
  1. Bennett, M., Lovan,, Smith, M., Vickous, K., Bormann, B., & Ellis-Griffith, C. (2021). Nursing’s leaky pipeline: Barriers to a diverse nursing workforce.Journal of Professional Nursing, 37(2), 441-450. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.profnurs.2020.05.002
  2. Fruin, B. W, Abell, C. H. &Main, E. (2021). Flu and Pneumonia Coverage of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender Individuals. International Journal of Faith Community Nursing, 6, (1), 65- 72.
  3. Garrett-Wright, D., Haughtigan, K. S., & Link, K. (2021). Interactive poverty simulation: Nursing students’ perceptions of poverty. Nursing Education Perspectives. Advance online publication. doi:1097/01.NEP.0000000000000777
  4. Haughtigan, K. and Groves, E. A. (2021). Practice Matters: Adult Vaccination Recommendations. International Journal of Faith Community Nursing, 6(1). Online publication. https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijfcn/vol6/iss1/3/
  5. Haughtigan, K., Jones, M. S., Main, E. M., & Burke, K. K. (2021). Lessons Learned: A Process Evaluation of the Rural Elder Awareness of Medication Safety (REAMS) Program. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 47(4), 7-12. Published online: April 1, 2021. https://doi.org/10.3928/00989134-20210309-02
  6. Haughtigan, K., Link, , Sturgeon, L., Garrett-Wright, D., Lartey, G., & Jones, M. S. (2021). Beyond biometrics: Including mental health screenings in annual wellness programs. Accepted for publication on February 1, 2021 by Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services. Advance online publication. doi: 10.3928/02793695-20210513-03
  7. Jones, M. S.,Main, M. E., Garrett-Wright, D., Malin, C. M., & Pennington, A. (2021). Mental Health Issues Among Farmers: An Online Continuing Education Program for Nurses. The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 52(10), 482-488.
  8. Maples, J. M., Ehrlich, S. F., Zite, N. B., Pearson, K. J., Cade, W. T., Riedinger, C. J., Blankenship, M., & Tinius, R. A. (2021) Elevated lipid oxidation is associated with exceeding gestational weight gain recommendations and increased neonatal anthropometrics: A cross-sectional analysis. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. 21:575
  9. Sullivan, D., Cappiccie, A., Garrett-Wright, D., Desrosiers, P., Harper, W., Smith, L., Edgerton, R., & Cooper, R. (2021). An interdisciplinary approach to preparing social work and nurse practitioners to utilize SBIRT. The International Journal of Social Work Education, 24(2), 17.
  10. Tinius, R., Duchette, C., Beasley, S., Blankenship, , & Schoenberg, N. (2021). Obstetric patients and healthcare providers perspectives to inform mobile app design     for physical activity and weight control during pregnancy and postpartum in a rural setting. International Journal of Women’s Health, 13, 405-432
  11. Tinius, R., Yoho, K., Blankenship, , & Maples, J. (2021). Postpartum metabolism: How does it change from pregnancy and what are potential implications? International Journal of Women’s Health, 13, 591-599
2020

  1. Blankenship, M., Link, K., Henry, S., & Tinius, R. (2020). Patient and Provider Communication Regarding Exercise During Pregnancy in a Rural Setting. International Journal of Exercise Science, 13(3), 1228-1241.

  2. Branstetter, M., Garrett-Wright, D., & Padgett, B. (2020). Adverse childhood event: Missed opportunities by nurse practitioners to screen adult clients.  Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 58(3), 20-27. https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20191118-01

  3. Briggs, C., Lartey, G., & Eagle, S. (2020). Creating a safe space for nursing students’ spiritual reflection. Journal of Christian Nursing, 37(3), 170-175. 

  4. Delano, A, Abell, C. H., & Main, E (2020).  Nursing satisfaction and visitation policies within the adult intensive care unit.  Nursing Management, 51(2), 32-36.

  5. Garrett-Wright, D., Main, M. E., & Jones, M. S. (2020). Health care providers' understanding of health care beliefs and preferences in Anabaptist communities, The Journal of Plain Anabaptist Communities 1(1), 26 -37. http://dx.doi.org/10.18061/jpac.v1i1.7537

  6. Link, K., Garrett-Wright, D., & Jones, M. S. (2020). The burden of farmer suicide on surviving family members: A qualitative study. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 41(1), 66-72. doi:10.1080/01612840.2019.1661048

  7. Main, M. E., Garrett-Wright, D., & Jones, M. S. (2020). A content analysis of health promotion topics selected by an old order Mennonite community. The Journal of Plain Anabaptist Communities 1(1), 26 -37. http://dx.doi.org/10.18061/jpac.v1i1.7548

  8. Maples, J., McCarley, C., Blankenship, M., Yoho, K., Johnson, P., Fortner, K., Tinius, R. (2020). Metabolic flexibility and weight status may contribute to inter-individual changes in breast milk lipid content in response to an acute bout of exercise: Preliminary findings from a pilot study. International Journal of Exercise Science, 13(2), 1756-1769.

  9. Moore, L., Abell, C. H., Harris, K., & Farrell, C. (2020). Registered nurses’ perceptions of engagement and communication in the workplace. The Journal of Nursing Administration, 50(12), 629-641.

  10. Tinius, R., Blankenship, M., Furgal, K., Case, W., Pearson, K., Rowland, N., Pearson, R., Hoover, D., Maples, J. (2020). Metabolic flexibility is impaired in women who are pregnant and overweight/obese and related insulin resistance and inflammation. Metabolism Clinical and Experimental. doi:10.1016/j.metabol.2020.154142

  11. Tinius, R., Edens, K., Link, K., Jones, M. S., Lyons, S., Rebelle, T., Pearson, K. J., & Maples, J. (2020). Effect of evidence-based materials and access to local resources on physical activity levels, beliefs, and motivation during pregnancy in a rural setting. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 17(10), 947-957. https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2019-0440

  12. Tinius, R., Nagpal, T., Edens, K., Duchette, C., Blankenship, M. (2020). Exploring Beliefs about Exercise among pregnant women in rural communities. Journal of Midwifery & Women’s Health/ Early View. doi.org/10.1111/jmwh.13080

  13. White, R. B., Main, E., & Abell, C. (2020). Certified nursing assistants: Perceptions of employment in long-term care. The Director, 28(1), 20-23.

  14. Burklow, C. M., Jones, M. S., Allen, D. T., Cherry, S. E., Jackson, T. J., Dethridge, K. L.& McClellan, V. H. (2020). Nurse led population-based health education project to improve infant care knowledge for an old order Mennonite community, Nursing for Women’s Health, 24(6), 446-452.

  15. Hardin, H. K., Lee, D., Alchami, H. K., & Jones, M. S. (2020). Unmet health need and barriers to health care among adolescents living in a rural area. Children’s Health Care, 50(1), 108-123. https://doi.org/10.1080/02739615.2020. 1833333 

2019
  1. DeBord, L., Branstetter, M., & Smith, L.  (11 January 2019).  Working Nursing Students Willing to Seek Psychological Services.  Psychiatric Quarterly, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11126-018-9622-3
  2. Garrett-Wright, D., Lartey, G., & Sturgeon, L. (2019). Kentucky school nurse knowledge of and attitudes toward complementary, alternative and integrative therapies. Kentucky Nurse, 6(1), 12-13.
  3. Sturgeon, L., Garrett-Wright, D., Lartey, G., Jones, M., Bormann, L., & House, (2019). A descriptive study of bathing practices in acute care facilities in the U.S. American Journal of Infection Control, 47(1), 23-26. doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2018.07.007
  4. Abell, C. H., Main, M. E., Blankenship, M. M., & Watkins, S. R. (2019). Osteoporosis education: Success in a community setting. International Journal of Faith Community Nursing, 5(1). https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijfcn/vol5/iss1/1/
  5. Blankenship, M. M., Abell, C. H., Main, M. E., & Vickous, K. (2019). Nursing alumni: Continuing education preferences. International Journal of Faith Community Nursing, 5(1). https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijfcn/vol5/iss1/2/

  6. Abell, C. H., & Blankenship, M. M. (2019). Introducing a health ministry in a rural American Church, Journal of Christian Nursing, 36(4), 244-250.

  7. Branstetter, M., Garrett-Wright, D., & Padgett, B.  (2019). Adverse childhood event: Missed opportunities by nurse practitioners to screen adult clients. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services. Advance online publication. doi:10.3928/02793695-20191118-01

  8. Haughtigan, K., House, S., & Main, E.M. (2019). Improving skin cancer knowledge and awareness in cosmetology students. The Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association, 11(5), 214-219. doi:10.1097/JDN.0000000000000488

  9. Jones, N. W. (2019). Simulated clinical experience: An investigation of emotion understanding and management (Order No. 27539624). Retrieved from https://login.libsrv.wku.edu/login?url=https://search.proquest.com/docview/2307477887?accountid=15150

  10. Link, K., Garrett-Wright, D., & Jones, M. S. (2019). The burden of farmer suicide on surviving family members: A qualitative study. Issues in Mental Health Nursing. Advance online publication. doi:10.1080/01612840.2019.1661048

  11. Link, K. A., Tinius, R., Maples, J., & Logsdon, M. C. (2019) Self-efficacy and postpartum depression teaching by perinatal nurses in a rural setting: A replication study. The Journal of Perinatal Education. 28(4). doi:10.1891/1058-1243.28.4.190

  12. Link, K. A., Haughtigan, K. S., & Garrett-Wright, D. (2019). Using a poverty simulation exercise in mental health nursing. Nursing Education Perspectives, 40(3), 165-167. doi:10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000000360

  13. Tinius, R., Blankenship, M., Furgal, K., Norris, B., Lambert, J., Maples, J. M., Pearson, K. J.,&  Cade, W. T. (2019). The YMCA cycle test and 6-minute walk test are not accurate predictors of peak cardiorespiratory fitness during mid-pregnancy. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. Advance Online Publication. doi:10.1519/JSC.0000000000003263

2018

  1. Abell, C. H. (2018). Job satisfaction of nursing home administrators. The Director: Journal of the National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care, 26(1), 58-61. 

  2. Abell, C. H., Bragg-Underwood, T. M., & Jaggers, L. A. (2018). Informatics: RN to BSN students’ perceived competence. Canadian Journal of Nursing Informatics, 13(1). http://cjni.net
  3. Bennett, M. & Wilson D. (2018). Humor and Health Care (3rd ed.). West Bridgewater, MA: Western Schools Publications.
  4. Bennett, M., Lovan, S., Hager, K., Canonica, L., & Taylor, B. (2018). A one hour teaching intervention can improve end-of-life care. Nurse Education Today, 67, 93-99.
  5. Evans, C. (2018). What are registered nurses professional values entering an on-line baccalaureate educational program. International Journal of Nursing, 5(1). 1-3.
  6. Link, K. A., Haughtigan, K. S., & Garrett-Wright, D. (2018). Using a poverty simulation exercise in mental health nursing. Nursing Education Perspectives, Advance online publication. doi: 10.1097/01.NEP. 000000000000036
  7. Briggs, C., Murley, L. & Jukes, P. (2018). Synergizing with Teacher Educators to provide Peer Evaluations for Nursing Faculty. Nurse Educator, 43(6).
  8. Furgal, K., Garrett-Wright, D., & Norris, B. (2018). Practice matters: Screening for upper body musculoskeletal disorders in faith based communities. International Journal of Faith Community Nursing, 4(2), 13-21.
  9. Evans, C. (2018). Integration of Palliative Care Content within a Public Health Nursing Course.  Internal Journal of Nursing and Health Care Research, 2018(6). doi: 10.29011/IJNHR-144.100044
  10. Watwood, C. Bennett, M. & Bormann, L. (2018). I can do this: Collaboration on a global nursing assignment to increase the self-efficacy of pre-nursing students research skills. Journal of Electronic Resources in Medical Libraries, 1-6. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15424065.2018.14814
  11. Alexander (2018) The Blood Pressure Response to Stress in Female Nurses. Madridge J Case Rep Stud. 2(2): 65-67.doi: 10.18689/mjcrs-1000118
  12. Alexander LJ (2018) Application of Quality Improvement to Improve Patient Outcomes: Obesity Prevention Int J Nurs Res Health Care: IJNHR-143. DOI: 10.29011/ IJNHR-143. 100043
  13. Briggs, C., Murley, L. & Jukes, P. (2018). Synergizing with Teacher Educators to provide Peer Evaluations for Nursing Faculty. Nurse Educator, 43(6).
  14. Furgal, K., Garrett-Wright, D., & Norris, B. (2018). Practice matters: Screening for upper body musculoskeletal disorders in faith based communities. International Journal of Faith Community Nursing, 4(2), 13-21.
  15. Logsdon, S., Branstetter, M., & Main, E. (2018). Perceived health status in rural manufacturing workers.  Workplace Health & Safety.  Advance online publication.  https://doi.org/10.1177/2165079918794206 
2017
  1. .Abell, C.H., Wright, D.G., Abell, C.E. (2017). Nurses' Perceptions of Competence in Providing Spiritual Care. Journal of Holistic Nursing. doi: 10.1177/0898010116684960.  

2016

  1. Abell, C. H.,(2016). Church-based health education: Topics of interest. International Journal of Faith Community Nursing, 2(2).
  2.  Abell,C. H., Evans, C., Alexander,L., Bourne,K., Jones, M. S.(2016).A unique clinical experience for RN to BSN students: Providing farm safety education. Journal of Nursing Education,  55(9), 544.
  3. Abell, C.H., Main, M.E. (2016). Participants' Perceptions of Worksite Health Promotion Activities. Journal of Community Health Nursing, 33(4), 190-195.
  4. Abell, C.H., Vickous, K.Y. (2016). Serving as a Peer Reviewer: Challenges & Rewards. International Journal of Faith Community Nursing, 2(3).
  5. Abell, C.H., Wright, D.G. (2016). Critiquing Quantitative Research Reports: Key Points for the Beginner. International Journal of Faith Community Nursing 2(3).
  6. Bennett, M. (2016). Nursing care of the end-of-life patient twenty five years after passage of the Patient Self-Determination Act. The Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing 18(6), 550-555.
  7. Bennett, M., Bormann, L.,& Lovan, S. (2016). Pre-admission Predictors of Student Success in a Traditional BSN Program. Journal of Nursing Regulation 7 (3) 11-18.
  8. Blankenship, M. & Main. M. E. (in process, submitted July 28, 2016).  Follow-up phones calls and the impact on chemotherapy toxicities. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, XX, (x), xx.
  9. Garrett-Wright, D., Bormann, L., & Link, K. (2016). Therapeutic Communication. Advance for Nurses: Advance Healthcare Network, CE offering, February. 
  10. Haughtigan, K., Main, M. E., Bragg-Underwood, T. M. & Watkins, C. M. (in process, submitted July 22, 2016). Occupational skin disease prevention: An educational intervention for cosmetology students. Workplace Health & Safety, XX, (x), xx
  11. Main, M. E., Wright, D. G., Sturgeon, L. P., Jones, M. S. & Blackburn, D. S. (accepted for publication, 7.30.2016). Sitting time: An increasing health risk among nurse educators. Nursing Education Perspectives, XX, (X), XX.
  12. Smith, L. S., Bragg-Underwood, T., & Cole, W. S. (2016). Practice Matters: Red Flags in Adults with Mental Illnesses. International Journal of Faith Community Nursing, 2(2), 38-53.
  13. Sturgeon, L. P., Bragg-Underwood, T., & Blankenship, M. (2016). Practice matters: Prevention and care of individuals with Type 2 Diabetes. International Journal of Faith Community Nursing, 2(1), 31-39.
  14. Sturgeon, L. P., Wright, D. G., Main, M. E., Blackburn, D. P., & Jones, M. S. (accepted for publication July 30, 2016). Nurse educators’ occupational and leisure sitting time. Workplace Health & Safety, xx, (xx), xxx-xxx.
2015
  1. Abell, C. H., Bragg-Underwood, T., Alexander, L., Abell, C. E., & Burd, V. (2015). Nurses’ knowledge and attitudes toward implementation of electronic medical records. International Journal of Faith Community Nursing, 1(3), 74-80.
  2. Bourne, K. (2015). Mine workers, heat related illnesses, and the role of the occupational health nurse. The Kentucky Nurse, 63(3), 6-7.
  3. Bormann, L. & Garrett-Wright, D. (2015). Nurse leadership and staff satisfaction: Transformational theory and servant leadership are key areas of focus today. Advance for Nurses: Advance Healthcare Network, CE offering, November.
  4. Branstetter, M. L., Main, M. E., & Bragg-Underwood, T. (2015). Practice matters: Screening and monitoring hyperlipidemia. International Journal of Faith Community Nursing, 1(2), 21-27.
  5. Chumbler, N. R., Ganashen, S., O'Brien Cherry, C., Garrett-Wright, D., & Bute, J. (2015). Rewriting life narratives: Positive coping mechanisms in adolescent mothers. In Research in the Sociology of Health Care: Issues in Health and Health Care for Special Groups, Social Factors, and Disparities, edited by JJ Kronenfeld. Bingley, United Kingdom: Emerald Press. 2015 Oct; 8 (6 Suppl 3): 5131-40.
  6. Desrosiers, P. L., Mallinger, G. M. & Bragg-Underwood, T. M.  (In Review). Patient navigation: A new role for social work. Advances in Social Work
  7. Garrett-Wright, D., Main, M. E., & Branstetter, M. L. (2015). Practice matters: Screening and care for those with hypertension. International Journal of Faith Community Nursing, 1(1), 33-38.
  8. Garrett-Wright, D. & Bormann, L. (2015). Recognition and Management of Anxiety Disorders. Advance for Nurses: Advance Healthcare Network, CE offering, October. 
  9. Link, K., Garrett-Wright, D. M., & Branstetter, M.(2015). Practice matters: Helpings Congreants with a diagnosis of Major Depression.  International Journal of Faith Community Nursing, 1(3), 81-90.
  10. Mattingly, C. & Main, M. E. (2015). Examining faith community nurses’ perception and utilization of electronic health records. International Journal of Faith Community Nursing, 1(1), 18-29.
  11. Smith, L. & Branstetter, M. (in press). A formative program evaluation of electronic clinical tracking system (ECTS) to meet national core competencies. Computers, Informatics, Nursing.
2014
  1. Branstetter, M. L., Smith, L. S., & Brooks, A. F.  (2014). Evidence-based use of electronic clinical tracking systems in advanced practice registered nurse education:  An integrative review.  CIN:  Computers, Informatics, Nursing, 32(7), 312-319.  doi: 10.1097/CIN.0000000000000069

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