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University of Colorado College of Nursing

College of Nursing
 

Research

Funded Studies

Many of the faculty and staff in the College of Nursing have received funding for various research studies and projects. Select the tabs below to view faculty and student funded projects.

Current Funded Faculty Research Projects

  • Paul Cook, PhD "The Effects of Motivational Interviewing on Glaucoma Treatment." Merck & Co. Inc, (12/1/10-11/30/13).
  • Elizabeth Corwin, PhD, RN "Psychoneuroimmune contributions to postpartum depression." R01 funded by NIH, National Institute of Nursing Research, (1/1/09-12/31/14).
  • Ellyn Matthews, PhD, RN Motivational Enhancement to Cognititive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia in Women after Breast Cancer Treatment, funded by the American Nurses Foundation: (9/1/10 -8/31/12). 
  • Paula Meek, PhD, RN. "Investigation of the Affective Dimension of Dyspenea." Subcontract of R01 through Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, (3/1/09-2/28/12).
  • Paula Meek, PhD, RN. "Improving Symptoms and Quality of Life in Advanced Chronic Heart Failure." Subcontract of R01 through Denver Research Institute, (9/27/11-7/31/15).
  • Albert Moraska, PhD, "Therapeutic Massage for Management of Pain & Disability in Tension-Type Headache", funded by NIH, National Center for Complementary & Alternative Medicine, (9/30/09-9/29/12).
  • Madalynn Neu, PhD, RN Massage Therapy for Infants with Symptoms of GERD, funded by the National Institutes of Health, R21: (4/1/10 - 3/31/12).  
  • Leli Pedro, DNSc, RN, OCN, CNE "Rural Long-Term Cancer Survivors and Contextual Health-related Quality of Life." Funded R15 NIH, National Institute of Nursing Research, (4/1/10-3/31/13).
  • Teresa Sakraida, PhD, RN, Self-management of Type 2 Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Nurse Faculty Scholar Program (9/1/08-3/31/12).
  • Diane Skiba, PhD, Health Technology to Support Clinical Decision Making in Obesity Care, subcontract of AHRQ R18 award through Arizona State University, (10/1/10-6/30/13).

Funded Training Projects

  • Amy Barton, PhD, RN, i-LEAD, Innovation in LEadership and ADministration in Nursing and Healthcare Systems funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration(7/1/10-6/30/13)
  • Marilyn Krajicek, EdD, RN, FAAN, Leadership Option Program, funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (07/01/93 - 06/30/13).
  • Ernestine Kotthoff-Burrell, PhD, RN, Enhancing Gerontological Competence in Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Program funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration(7/1/10-6/30/13)
  • Joan Kathleen Magilvy, PhD, RN, FAAN, Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship Program, funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (07/01/02 - 06/30/12).
  • Joan Kathleen Magilvy, PhD, RN, FAAN, Nurse Faculty Loan Program, funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (07/01/02 - 06/30/12).
  • Joan Kathleen Magilvy, PhD, RN, FAAN,Advanced Education Nursing Grants Subcontract Oregon Health Sciences University. NEXus Collaborative Program. Funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (07/01/08-6/30/12).
  • Patricia Moritz, PhD, RN, FAAN, Advanced Education Nursing Grants, funded through a Subcontract with the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center by the Health Resources and Service Administration. (07/01/08-6/30/12).
  • Diane Skiba, PhD, Faculty Development: Integrated Technology into Nursing Education and Practice Initiative, funded though a Subcontract with the University of Kansas Medical Institute by the Health Resources and Service Administration. (07/01/07-6/30/2012).
  • Diane Skiba, PhD, Colorado Health Information Technology Education Collaborative (HITEC), funded by Department of Health and Human Services, Office Of The National Coordinator For Health Information Technology. (04/02/10-7/1/13).
  • Mary Weber, PhD, APRN, PMHNP-BC, Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Program, funded by the Health Resources and Service Administration. (07/01/09-6/30/12).

Funded Service Projects

  • Amy Barton, PhD, RN, School Based Health Centers – Sheridan. funded by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (10/15/07-07/1/12)
  • Marilyn Krajicek, EdD, RN, FAAN, National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care, funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (10/01/95 - 03/31/12).
  • Erica Schwartz, DNP, CNM, RN, Pediatric Sheridan Health Services Clinic, funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration from the Affordable Care Act: Nurse Managed Health Clinics, (9/30/10-9/29/13).
  • Erica Schwartz, DNP, CNM, RN, Children's Oral Healthcare Access Program, funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (9/30/11-9/29/15).
  • Patricia Moritz, PhD, RN, FAAN,Nurse Home Visiting Program, funded by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (07/01/11 - 06/30/12).

Funded Student Research Projects NRSA Pre-doctoral Fellowships

  • Michaela McCarthy, Internet-based therapy to improve sleep in rural breast cancer survivors, funded by NIH (NINR) (09/01/10 - 8/31/14). Dr. Ellyn Matthews, sponsor, Dr. Diane Skiba and Dr. Karen Sousa, co-sponsors.
  • Marleen Thornton, Optimizing Outcomes for the Oldest Old, funded by The American Academy of Nursing (BAGNC) (07/01/10 - 06/30/12). Dr. Kathy Magilvy, sponsor.