Nadine M - William Paterson University



Nadine M. Aktan, PhD, RN, FNP-BC23 Lake Drive East, Wayne, NJ 07470 Home: (973)706-7325; Cell: (201)280-0622aktann@wpunj.eduEducation: PhD Nursing Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey 2009 MS Nursing Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey 1999 BS Nursing Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey 1996Academic Experience:William Paterson University Chairperson 7/2013-presentWilliam Paterson University Professor, Nursing 9/2015-presentWilliam Paterson University Associate Professor, Nursing 9/2012-8/2015William Paterson University Assistant Professor, Nursing 1/2009-8/2012William Paterson University Instructor, Nursing 5/2005-12/2008Felician College Adjunct, Nursing 2003 Rutgers University Teaching Assistant/Research Assistant 2000-2005Scholarship:PublicationsMathew, L. & Aktan, N. (2019). Factors associated with NCLEX-RN success of graduates from an undergraduate nursing program. Journal of Nursing Practice Applications & Reviews of Research, 8(2), 50-59.Phillips, K., Mathew, L.,?Aktan, N. & Catano, B. (2017).? Clinical education and student satisfaction: An integrative literature review.??Int J Nur Sc,?1-14.?Aktan, N. (2016). An interventional approach to obesity in an ambulatory care setting. J Community Med Public Health Care, 3: 020.?Aktan, N. (2016). Transforming nursing practice: The patient centered medical home. American Nurse Today, 11(8).?Guzman, J. &?Aktan, N. (2016).? Comparison of the Wii Balance Board and the BESSTool Measuring Postural Stability in collegiate athletes.?Applied Nursing Research, 29,?1-4.?Aktan, N. (2015).?Fast facts for the new nurse practitioner: What you really need to know in a nutshell. (2nd?ed.).?Springer: New York.?Aktan, N. (2015). Assessing the quality of primary care provided to an indigentpopulation as it relates to obesity and cardiovascular risk.?Journal of Community Medicine & Public Health Care.?Aktan,?N. (2015). The relationship between patient experiences in ambulatory care andphysiologic and functional health care outcomes.?International Journal of Nursing Didactics, 4(7), 23-45.?Aktan, N.?(2014). The management of acetabular dysplasia in the primary care setting.?The Nurse Practitioner, 39(8), 8-11.?Mathew, L. &?Aktan, N. (2014). Nursing student attitudes toward statistics.?Journal of Nursing Education, 53,?1-5.?Valentine, S., Van Dyk, E.,?Aktan, N. & Bliss, J. (2014). Teaching population health and community-based care across diverse clinical experiences: Integration of conceptual pillars and constructivist thinking. Journal of Nursing Education, 53(3), S11-18.Aktan, N. (2012). Anxiety and social support and pregnant and postpartum women. Clinical Nursing Research, 21(2), 183-194.Aktan, N., Fagan, J., Sorkin, C. (2012). Characterization of patients utilizing an indigent medical clinic. Journal of the Nurse Practitioner 8(1), 32-37.Aktan, N., Tracy, J., Bareford, C. (2011). Computerized charting and community health nursing students. Journal of Nursing Education and Practice, 1(1), 25-31.Aktan, N. (2010). Fast facts for the new nurse practitioner: What you really need to know in a nutshell. Springer: New York.Aktan, N. (2010). The relationship between social support, anxiety, and demographic variables and functional status after childbirth. Clinical Nursing Research, 19(2), 165-180.Natelson, B., Aktan, N., Weaver, S. (2010). Sex differences in response to tryptophan in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome with or without co-morbid fibromyalgia. Journal of Women’s Health, 19(5), 951-8. Aktan, N. (2010). Contributor, Child Cardiovascular Management and Child Renal & Urinary Management in Ohman, K. Davis’s Q&A Review for the NCLEX-RN? Examination. Philadelphia: F.A. Davis.Aktan, N. (2010). Clinical preceptoring: What’s in it for me? The Journal of the Nurse Practitioner, 6(2), 159-160.Aktan, N., Bareford, C., Bliss, J., Connolly, K., DeYoung, S., Lancellotti Sullivan, K., & Tracy, J. (2009). Comparisons of outcomes in a traditional versus accelerated curriculum. International Journal of Nursing Education. 6(1), 1-11.Aktan, N. (2009). The relationship between social support, anxiety, and demographicvariables and functional status after childbirth. Rutgers The State University of New Jersey - Newark; Ph.D. (104 p) (doctoral dissertation - research).Aktan, N. (2007). Functional status after childbirth: A review of the literature. Clinical Nursing Research, 16, 195-211. Aktan, N. (contributor) in Ackley, B.J., & Ladwig, G.B. (2007). Mosby’s Guide to Nursing Diagnosis. (3rd ed.). Elsevier-Mosby: St. Louis.Aktan, N. (contributor) in Ackley, B.J., & Ladwig, G.B. (2005). Mosby’s Guide to Nursing Diagnosis. (2nd ed.). Elsevier-Mosby: St. Louis.Aktan, N. (contributor) in Ackley, B.J., & Ladwig, G.B. (2007). Nursing Diagnosis Handbook: An Evidence-Based Guide to Planning Care (8th ed.). Elsevier-Mosby: St. Louis.Aktan, N. (contributor) in Ackley, B.J., & Ladwig, G.B. (2005). Nursing Diagnosis Handbook: An Evidence-Based Guide to Planning Care (7th ed.). Elsevier-Mosby: St. Louis.Aktan, N. (2003). Chronic fatigue syndrome: An overview of current concepts. Advance for Nurse Practitioners, 11(12), 64-6.Aktan, N. (2002). Research in clinical practice. Nursing Spectrum.Nichols (Aktan), N. (2000). Building the bridge between cultures. Nursing Spectrum.Publications in progressDimino, K., Bakarich, K., Scheutz, M., & Aktan, N. (in progress). Does the Dedicated Education Unit (DEU) make a difference in nursing student clinical reasoning?Phillips, K., Mathew, L., & Aktan, N. (in progress). The effectiveness of shared clinical teaching in nursing.Nocella, J., Mathew, L., & Aktan, N. (in progress). Improving retention and graduation rates of health science majors: The implementation of a learning community.PresentationsPhillips, K., Mathew, L., & Aktan, N. (2018). The effectiveness of shared clinical teaching in nursing. 4th Biennial Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI—podium presentation) European Conference at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK.Phillips, K., Mathew, L.,?Aktan, N. & Catano, B. (2017).? Clinical education and student satisfaction: An integrative literature review.??STTI—podium presentation. Dublin: Ireland.Aktan, N. (2016). Invited Speaker Bergen County Board of Health. Improving Skills to Educate the Public: A Program for Board of Health Nurses.Aktan, N. (2014). Invited Speaker Passaic County. Opportunities in the Health Care Professions.Aktan, N. (2014). Invited Speaker President’s Doctor of Nursing Practice. Welcome address.Aktan, N. (2013). Keynote address: Sigma Theta Tau International Iota Alpha Chapter induction ceremony. The future of scholarship in the discipline of nursing.Mathew, L. & Aktan, N. (2013). Nursing student attitudes toward statistics. NJSNA—podium presentation. Atlantic City: NJ.Aktan, N. (2013). Assessing the quality of primary care provided to an indigent population as it relates to obesity and cardiovascular risk. Eastern Nurses Research Society—podium presentation. Boston: MA.Valentine, S., Van Dyk, E., Aktan, N. & Bliss, J. (2012). Pillars of excellence: A model of community health nursing education. American Association of Colleges of Nursing Baccalaureate Education Conference—podium presentation. San Antonio: TX.Aktan, N. (2012). Assessing the quality of primary care provided to an indigent population: A model of faculty practice. William Paterson University Annual Research & Scholarship Day: Wayne, NJ. Aktan, N. (2012). Assessing the quality of primary care provided to an indigent population: A model of faculty practice. Sigma Theta Tau International Iota Alpha Chapter and the Graduate Nursing Program Annual Nursing Research Day: Wayne, NJ.Aktan, N. (2012). The intra-disciplinary approach to asthma management. Invited lecture provided to the North Haledon School District. North Haledon: New Jersey.Aktan, N. (2011). Characterization of patients using an indigent medical clinic. Eastern Nurses Research Society. Philadelphia: PA. Aktan, N. (2011). An introduction to pediatric assessment: Invited lecturer provided to Prompt Care Infusion Services. Cranford: New Jersey. Aktan, N. (2010). Social support and anxiety in pregnant and postpartum women. Second Annual Clinical and Leadership Conference of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, NJ Chapter: Cranbury, NJ.Aktan, N. (2010). The faculty role in preparing NPs for their first year of practice. NONPF Annual Conference: Washington, DC. Aktan, N. (2010). Characterization of patients using an indigent medical clinic. William Paterson University Research and Scholarship Day.Aktan, N. (2009). The Relationship between Social Support, Anxiety, and Demographic Variables and Functional Status after Childbirth. Eastern Nurses Research Society. Boston: MA.Aktan, N. (2009). The Relationship between Social Support, Anxiety, and Demographic Variables and Functional Status after Childbirth. Roy Adaptation Association Annual Research Conference. Boston: MA.Aktan, N. (2009). The Relationship between Social Support, Anxiety, and Demographic Variables and Functional Status after Childbirth. Sigma Theta Tau International Alpha Iota Chapter Annual Research Day: Keynote Speaker.Aktan, N. (2009). Compassion, Quality, Commitment: Annual Nurses’ Day. Atlantic Homecare & Hospice: Keynote Speaker.Aktan, N. (2009). The Relationship between Social Support, Anxiety, and Demographic Variables and Functional Status after Childbirth. William Paterson University Research and Scholarship Day.Aktan, N. (2008). Computerized Charting and Nursing Students. William Paterson University Admitted Students Day. Aktan, N. (2007). The Importance of Computerized Charting and Community Health Nursing Students. American Association of Colleges of Nursing Baccalaureate Education Conference—podium presentation. New Orleans: LA.Aktan, N. (2007-2012). Principles of Suturing for Advanced Practice Nurses. William Paterson University Graduate Nursing Department.Aktan, N. (2006). Presentation of Doctoral Research. William Paterson University Graduate Nursing Department.Aktan, N. (2006). The Relationship between Social Support and Demographic Variables and Functional Status after Childbirth. William Paterson University Research and Scholarship Day.Aktan, N. (2006). Functional Status after Childbirth. Sigma Theta Tau Alpha Iota Chapter’s Annual Research Day.Natelson, B., & Aktan, N. (2003). Report of the American Academy of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.Weaver, S., Aktan, N., Donnelly, B., Ottenweller, J., & Natelson, B. (2003). Protein profiling of cerebrospinal fluid from patients with chronic fatigue syndrome using SELDI-TOF mass spectrometry. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Biennial Meeting.Busichio, K., Weaver, S., Ottenweller, J., Aktan, N., Lange, G., & Natelson, B. (2003). Serotonergic functioning in CFS and the harm avoidance subscale of the TPQ. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Biannual Meeting.Assigned Release Time for Research (ART) Awards2013-2015Assessing the quality of primary care provided to an indigent population as it relates to obesity and cardiovascular risk2011-2013The relationship between patient experiences in ambulatory care and physiologic and functional health care outcomes2009-2011Characterization of patients utilizing an indigent medical clinic 2008-2009Anxiety and social support and pregnant and postpartum women2005-2008The relationship between social support, anxiety, and demographic variables and functional status after childbirthConferences2014“AACN Annual Deans & Directors Meeting”—Washington, DC2014“RWJ Foundation, The Future of Nursing in NJ”—Princeton, NJ2013“AACN Annual Deans & Directors Meeting”—Washington, DC2013 “ENRS 24th Annual Scientific Sessions”—Boston, MA2011 “ENRS 22nd Annual Scientific Sessions”—Philadelphia, PA2010 “Second Annual Clinical and Leadership Conference of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association”—Cranbury, NJ2010 “NONPF Annual Conference”—Washington, DC2009“ENRS 21st Annual Scientific Sessions: Enhancing Health through Nursing Interventions”—Boston, MA 2009“Roy Adaptation Association Conference”—Boston, MA2009“Pressure Ulcer Management”—St Joseph’s Hospital & Medical Center2008“10th Annual Advanced Practice Nursing Council”—Valley Hospital2008 “Malpractice Issues for Health Care Professionals”—St Joseph’s Hospital & Medical Center2007 “American Association of Colleges of Nursing—Striving for Quality in Baccalaureate Nursing Education”— New Orleans, LA2006“Adult Communication Disorders: Focus on Aphasia”—Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation2006“Pandemic Influenza: Information for Health Care Providers”—Totowa Visiting Health Services2006“Taking the Long View: From Evidence to Policy”—The Fourth National Conference of the State Nursing Workforce Center sponsored by the New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing2006“Prescribing Controlled Substances in New Jersey for Advanced Practice Nurses”—University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey College of Nursing Center for Lifelong LearningHonors2017 March of Dimes—Nurse Educator of the Year Finalist2016William Paterson University Student Success Grant for NCLEX success $50002016 Elected Co-Chair of William Paterson University Chair’s Council2015William Paterson University Student Success Grant for NCLEX success $50002015The Center for Research School of Science and Health, summer research grant awarded $4000 in partial support of outcomes research2014William Paterson University Student Success Grant for NCLEX success $50002013 NJ Biz nomination—Nurse of the Year Finalist2013 The Center for Research School of Science and Health, mini-grant awarded $600 in partial support of outcomes research2012Sigma Theta Tau International Iota Alpha Chapter awarded $1000 in partial support of research project titled Assessing the quality of primary care provided to an indigent population.2009-15 Assigned Release Time for Research, 6 credits per year2007-14 College of Science & Health awarded the support of nursing student as a Research Assistant (RA)2010-12 Selected to peer review journal submissions for the Journal of Women’s Health, the Journal of Nursing Education, The Journal for Nurse Practitioners and The Western Journal of Nursing Research2011Provided the Guest Address at the WPU Nursing Pinning Ceremony2010Awarded tenure at William Paterson University2007-8 Sigma Theta Tau International Alpha Mu Chapter awarded $1000 in partial support of doctoral dissertation research 2007-8 Sigma Theta Tau International Iota Alpha Chapter awarded $1000 in partial support of doctoral dissertation research2005-7Assigned Release Time for Doctoral Studies, 6 release credits per year2006-8 The Center for Research School of Science and Health, mini-grant awarded $1200 in partial support of doctoral dissertation research2006Selected as Health Care Evaluator for Robert Wood Johnson Foundation/New Jersey Health Initiative grant titled “Reducing Substance Abuse and its Effects on Families”—not funded2005Selected as Doctoral Student Representative for a J&J Community Grant titled “Free Cancer Screenings to the Underserved of Paterson, NJ”—not funded2002-3 Co-Investigator—Quantitative Blood Flow in CFS (NIH funded)2002-3 Co-Investigator—Enerdyn in the Treatment of CFS (Sigma-Tau Health Science)2001-3 Co-Investigator—CFS Cooperative Research Center: Patient Recruitment and Categorization (NIH funded) Co-Investigator—A Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effects of Provigil (Modafinil) on Fatigue Associated with CFS (Cephalon, Inc.) Co-Investigator—Functions of the Innate Immune Response to Viruses in Patients with CFS (NIH funded)Co-Investigator—Evaluation of Brain Serotonergic Function in CFS (NIH funded)2001-3 Co-Investigator—Biochemical Constituents of Spinal Fluid and Blood in CFS (NIH funded)1999 Participated in Medical Mission to Puerto Eten, Peru Federal Nurse Traineeship Program for Graduate Studies St. Joseph’s Nursing Council1996 Induction Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of NursingService:2013-19 Chairperson, William Paterson University Department of Nursing2013-19 Dean’s Council, College of Science & Health2016-18 Co-Chair, Chair’s Council, William Paterson University2013-19 Chair’s Council, William Paterson University2017-19 Organization of Colleges of Nursing—NJ 2012-19 William Paterson University Faculty Senate2015-18 William Paterson University Promotion Committee2016-17 Chair, William Paterson University Promotion Committee2013-17 New Jersey Baccalaureate & Higher Degree Programs in Nursing2015 William Paterson University Sabbatical Committee2013-15 March of Dimes Executive Leadership Team2013-15 Valley Home Care & Hospice Committee2013-19 Robert Wood Johnson Future of Nursing in New Jersey2013-19 American Association of Colleges of Nursing Deans & Directors2010-13 Chair, William Paterson University Department of Nursing Appointment Committee2012-13 William Paterson University AFT Safety Committee2012-13 Editorial Board for Clinical Nursing Science2010-11 William Paterson University Career Development Committee2010-13 William Paterson University Department of Nursing AFT Representative 2011-19 William Paterson University Nursing Daisy Award Committee (Chair, 2013)2010-15 William Paterson University AFT Scholarship Committee2010-12 William Paterson University College of Science & Health Assessment Committee2010-14 William Paterson University Commencement Speaker and Honorary Degree Selection Committee Member2011-17 Wayne Board of Education PTO, Packanack Elementary Safety Chair2011-13 Served as a consultant to train and orient newly hired NPs in primary care2013 Served as a preceptor to community health nursing students2000-18 Served as a preceptor to NP students2010-18 Selected and participated as a peer reviewer for a number of nursing journals 2008-10 William Paterson University College of Science & Health Safety Committee 2008-12 William Paterson University Department of Nursing Development of FNP2008-9 Packanack Lake Working Mother’s Club—Chair & Founding Member2008 Habitat for Humanity Service Project—Paterson, NJ2008-9 Development and implementation of a Hand Washing & Germ Prevention Program for Pre-School Aged Children2007-13 William Paterson University Department of Nursing DNP Task Force2007-19 William Paterson University Department of Nursing Graduate Committee2006-19 William Paterson University Department of Nursing Appointment Committee2013-19William Paterson University Department of Nursing Assessment & Evaluation Committee2013-19William Paterson University Department of Nursing Retention, Tenure, & Promotion Committee2013-19William Paterson University Department of Nursing Curriculum Committee2006-19 Served as an advisor to undergraduate nursing students2006-9 Packanack Lake Mother’s Club—Executive Board Member2005-13 Eva’s Village—Family Nurse Practitioner2000-13 Immedicenter—Family Nursing Practitioner2009-13 Wayne Township Disaster Management Team2005 Collaboration with Project Live, Inc. Supporting Housing Program 2005 Organization of student participation in a fundraiser for Valley Home Care’s Pediatric Butterflies Program1999 Rhomur Medical Services—Family Nurse Practitioner Participation in medical mission to Puerto Eten, PeruClinical Experience:Experienced Family Nurse Practitioner and Community Health Nurse. Skills include: assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients in all ages of the lifespan. Proficient in prescribing, suturing, ECG and x-ray interpretation, electronic health system documentation and a variety of other primary/urgent care skills.2000-19 Immedicenter—Family Nurse Practitioner2010-19 Valley Home Care—Community Health Registered Nurse2005-14 Eva’s Village—Family Nurse Practitioner Rhomur Medical Services—Family Nurse Practitioner1998-9 Valley Home Care—Maternal Child Community Health Registered Nurse St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center—Pediatric Registered NurseCertifications:Family Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse/Registered NurseCPR/AED certifiedCDS/DEA licensedACLS/PALS ProviderProfessional Licenses:Advanced Practice Nurse #26NN11357800Registered Nurse #26NO11357800Professional Memberships:American Nurses AssociationNew Jersey State Nurses Association Eastern Nurses Research SocietyAmerican Federation of Teachers Sigma Theta Tau International Society of Nursing—Alpha Tau and Iota Alpha ChaptersNational Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties ................
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