CURRICULUM VITAE - Radford
CURRICULUM VITAE
VIRGINIA BURGGRAF DNS, RN, C, FAAN
Radford University School of Nursing
PO Box 6964
Radford, VA 24142
Current RN Licensed:
Virginia
Home: Work:
1102 Cedar Ridge Dr. Waldron College f Health
Radford, VA 24141 and Human Services:
540-633-2227 Radford University School
vburggraf@ of Nursing (RUSON)
Box 6964
Radford, VA 24142 Room 350
540-831-7714
540-831-7716 FAX
vburggraf2@radford.edu
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
B.S.N Cornell University August 1964
New York Hospital
School of Nursing
New York City, New York
M.S.N.- Seton Hall University December 1979
Primary Health South Orange, New Jersey
Care of the Elderly
D.N.S. Louisiana State University December 1998
Medical Center School of
Nursing, New Orleans, LA
SCHOLARSHIPS
Louisiana League for Nursing 1990
Graduate Scholarship
Primary Health Care of the Aged 1978-1979
Department of Health Education and Welfare
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Radford University School of Nursing October 2016-present
Coordinator of Continuing Education
Responsibility, as Primary Nurse Planner for creating a team of Nurse Planners to develop CE. Evidence based programs are provided on line as well as in house to meet the current knowledge needs of RNs and APNs.
Radford University School of Nursing May 2010-present
Graduate Program Director
Marcella J. Griggs Distinguished August 2001-present
Professor in Gerontological Nursing
Waldron College of Health and Human Services
Radford University
School of Nursing- Tenured – Full Professor May 2005-present
Coordinator of Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP ) program with oversight for students, enrollment, recruitment, developing programs of study, advising and chairing the Graduate Committee. Responsible for accreditation self-study, continuous improvement progress report (CIPR), developing new concentrations to meet the health care needs of the external community. Developed new concentrations in Nurse Executive Leadership, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and post BSN Gerontology Interprofessional Certificate.
Faculty RUSON -2001-present
Responsibilities include: teaching of undergraduate students in NURS 444 Gerontological Nursing and DNP Residency students, grant writing, guest lecturing, providing leadership grant partnerships, collaborating with community groups in conducting Continuing Education programs and providing leadership on a local, regional, and national level in gerontological nursing.
Teaching Responsibilities:
NURS 441 Gerontological Nursing RNBSN online 2017 .
Co teach NURS 444 Gerontological Nursing (undergraduate) 2016-present
Facilitation and primary professor in teaching the Interprofessional Gerontology Certificate Program a five credit post baccalaureate program. 2016
DNP Capstone/Final Project (2 semesters 3credit HOURS total) ) – Scholarly evidence-base paper, project, presentation 2012-2016
DNP Residency Program – Clinical leadership program in doctoral study. Equal to 12 credits and 540 clinical hours. 20012-present
Gerontological Nursing (NURS 444) primary faculty- undergraduate class of approximately 45-70. 2007-2011
Gerontological Nursing NURS 444 5 credit course to undergraduate and RN/BSN students (Web based) Fall 2001- 2010 Evaluations 4.7 – 5.0 ongoing
Gerontological Nursing NURS 444 5 credit course to undergraduate and RN/BSN students. New College Institute. Fall 2007 Evaluations 5.0
Nursing the Older Adult (90 clinical hours) NURS 622. This was the first graduate level course in a Certificate Program 2001-2009
Combines didactic with seminar format, guest lecturers and field trips. Spring 2002-2009
Evaluations 4.7-4.9
Gerontological Nursing Practicum (90 Clinical hours) NURS 649. Summer 2002-2009
Intensive clinical graduate course with 3 didactic presentations and preparation for publication, consultation, education, and field trips to Aging Centers.
Evaluations 4.7-5-0
Advanced Adult Nursing 1 and 11 (525, combined clinical hours) Advanced Practice in adult nursing for the CNS concentration in graduate school. Spring and Fall semesters 2004-2008
Evaluations 4-5.0
Independent Study – Preparation for Capstone Course (non-thesis track) 2 credits; 2 semesters 2002-2008
Evaluations 4.6-5.0
Thesis Preparation/Chair – 6 Credits, two semesters – 2005 and 2008-9
Attitudes of Older Adults Toward End-of-Life Decision Making
Evaluation 5.0
Current – Evaluation of Colorectal Cancer Education Effectiveness in Appalachia, VA.
An ACS Cancer Master’s funded grant
Nursing Leadership – Senior undergraduate 7 week intensive preparing students for their future role.
Spring 2004- 2007and 2010 Lead teaches Spring semesters 2011-present
Evaluations 4.4-4-7
Clinical Externship in Gerontological Nursing – concentrated summer elective Summer 2002-2003
Intensive 12-day LTC clinical program for senior nursing students to adopt RN capabilities, provide staff in-service programs, utilize the Scope and Standards of Gerontological Nursing Practice, and development of clinical protocols. Evaluations 4.4.
Independent Study – 1 credit hour – 45 hours of clinical – Undergraduate Spring 2006
Summer 2003
Continuing Education
Developed RU CE Connect thru HRSA grant 2014 -present
Coordinator for RUSON
Developed over 25 programs for CE for Sigma Theta Tau, 2002-2009
Program planner and CE Coordinator
Epsilon Psi Chapter; District 2 VNA and RUSON
Distinguished Lecture Series, as well as other
professional organizations partnering with RUSON
Visiting Full Time Professor (Associate Professor rank) August 2000-February 2001
Marymount University, Arlington, VA
School of Health Professions
(6 month ANA sabbatical)
Responsible for teaching a multi-disciplinary graduate seminar: Health Care Delivery in Contemporary American Society, consulting with faculty on the development of research grants, reviewing graduate theses.
American Nurses Foundation (ANF) / American Nurses Association 1994-April 2001
Grants Development Associate and Senior Policy Fellow
Grants Programs Coordinator
Senior Policy Analyst/Grant Writer
Major responsibility for grant writing and coordination/management of multiple grant programs once funding is secured. A total of 5 million dollars in grant funded programs in seven years.
Major responsibility for assessing the environment for grant possibilities that relate to the health and welfare of the nation. Addressed priorities that impact upon and implement the Healthy People 2000/2010 Objectives. Prepares grant proposals from both Federal, public and private foundations and coordinated the work of principal investigators as well as supervise grant managers in undertaking the work of funded grant programs. Programs range and have ranged in their focus from intergenerational health initiatives to cancer, HIV, smoking cessation, vaccine delivery, women’s’ health, breast cancer, environmental health, prostate cancer and multiple continuing education funded programs. Original grant writer/project coordinator of the following grants:
Breast and Cervical Cancer in low-Income African American Women (CDC)
$125,000-5 years 1992-1997
Nurse Campaign for HIV Education of Adolescents (CDC) $1,000,000-5 years 1993-1998
Put Prevention Into Practice (HHS) $150,000-1 year 1993-1994
Every Child By Two/ECBT (AETNA, CDC, Wyeth Lederle, Merck, Pasteur Merieux, Connaught, SmithKline Beecham, Gerber, Coca Cola, Newman’s Own, Toys R Us) $350,000-3 years 1995-1998
Vaccinating America’s Babies (Lederle, Aetna, Annie Casey Foundation) $150,000-2 years 1994-1996
Every Child By Two (ECBT) School health (MCH/Bureau of Primary Health Care) $25,000-1 year
Smoking Cessation (Robert Wood Johnson-RWJ) $50,000-1 year 1995-1996
Childhood Immunizations Enhancing Provider Partnerships (CDC) $600,000- 5 years 1995-2000
Prostate Cancer (Heochst Marian Roussell)- $10,000 1999
Women’s’ Health (Wyeth Ayerst) $800,000-18 months. 3 CE monographs 1998-2000
Minority Immunizations: Issues Across the Lifespan (Aventis-Pasteur) $46,000-CE 1 year 1999
Secured 8 Nursing Research Grants at $8,500 each from 1995-2000
Environmental Hazards and Children (EPA) $218,000-2 years 2000-2002
Immunization Nursing Network: Provider Outreach Web Education and Resources (INN:POWER) (CDC) $125,000- 3 years 2000-2003
Interim Director Every Child By Two (ECBT) 1995-1996
A Program of the American Nurses Foundation
This program originally operationalized at the Carter Center in Atlanta, GA is co-founded by Mrs. Rosalyn Carter and Mrs. Betty Bumpers. ECBT was permanently housed at the American Nurses Foundation. Upon their initial inception into the Foundation, it became necessary to stabilize their funding operation and hire staff to sustain their efforts. Once this was guaranteed, a program director was hired. It was at ANF until 1999.
Associate Professor of Nursing Faculty (adjunct) 1996-1998
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
Responsible for teaching graduate seminars: “Chronic Illness and the Older Adult.”
American Nurses Association (ANA) 1990-1994
Senior Program Analyst
Kansas City, MO
Washington, D.C.
Implementation of the American Nurses Association (ANA) goals through development, analysis, and evaluation of health policy and programs related to nursing practice and economics. Developed, implemented, and evaluated projects related to practice and economic issues that impacted nursing and health care.
Developed goals, objectives, and programs for three councils: medical-surgical, gerontology and community health nursing. Initiated liaison activities for these councils with other national organizations having a similar focus. Major participation in formulation of policies and position papers on long-term care and community health addressing: Polypharmacy, Elderly Caregiving, Nutrition and the Elderly, End-of-Life Decision Making, Violence Against Women, Childhood Immunizations, Nursing and Smoking, Tobacco and Youth, Environmental Tobacco Effects, Case Management and Prevention. Promoted development and initiatives in prevention, access to care, associated with Nursing’s Agenda for Health Policy Reform. Participated as an integral member of an executive team, collaborating on grant writing, provided congressional legislative support to lobbyists and writing publications.
VA Nursing Instructor 1984-1990
Medical Center, New Orleans
Responsibility for the educational and clinical needs of 5 medical-surgical units, conducting in-service programs, updating policies, and procedures, assisting with quality assurance coordination and conducting continuing education programs in career development, gerontology, and nursing research. Major responsibility for weekly nursing new employee orientation programs and conducting monthly mandatory review programs (CPR, infectious disease, isolation procedures, etc). Plus facilitation of the career development/tuition support program. Chaired two committees, nursing research and gerontology, and served on numerous others. Served in the dual capacity as a gerontology clinical specialist and nurse educator. Coordinator of gerontology programming for the Medical Center, five regional programs planned in from 1985-1990 as well as the Annual Salute to the Older Veteran. Consultation provided on elder-care services to other medical centers on request. Developed, coordinated, and taught in innovative program of clinical instruction for Louisiana State University School of Nursing Associate Degree students.
Clinical Instructor 1980-1984
Assistant Professor
Louisiana State University Medical Center
School of Nursing, New Orleans
Faculty position with responsibility for teaching Medical Surgical, Gerontological Nursing and Nursing Research to undergraduate students.
Faculty 1984-1990
City College
Loyola University School of Nursing
Contracted to teach gerontology elective at City College as part-time faculty at the School of Nursing. Courses included theories of nursing and nursing research.
Staff Nursing 1964-1980
OB-GYN, PHN, Neonatology, Medical Surgical Nursing and Home Care
HONORS
Honor A Nurse Certificate – American Nurses Foundation 2016
Lifetime Leadership, Dedication to Patient Care and the
Nursing Profession
AJN Book of the year Award – Healthy Aging… . 2015
Fellow Gerontological Society of America 2014
Top College Professor in Virginia
International top 100 magazine 2013
RU Distinguished Woman of the Year 2012
SunTrust Foundation Centennial Scholastic Mentor Award 2010
National Gerontological Nursing Association (NGNA) 2010
Wall of Honor
Nominated
VNA Outstanding Member Award 2008
Hartford Distinguished Faculty in Gerontological Nursing Award 2005
Distinguished Service Award 2005
National Gerontological Nursing Association
Nursing Hall of Honor 2005
Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ.
Waldron College, Radford University Research Fellow 2005
Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing 2003
Waldron College, Radford University Research Fellow 2002-2003
Virginia Henderson Fellow 2001
Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society
Distinguished Alumnae Award 1999
Louisiana State University School of Nursing
Fellow National Gerontological Nursing Association (NGNA) 1999
Nurse of Excellence Award 1997
Nursing Spectrum
Distinguished Alumnus Award 1994
Cornell University New York Hospital SON
Federal Woman of the Year 1990
VA Medical Center
Who’s Who in Female Executives 1989
AJN Book of the Year Award 1989
Nursing the Elderly: A Care Plan Approach
International Leaders 1989
Achievement Award
International Biographical Center
Director’s Commendation 1988
VA Medical Center, New Orleans, LA
Great 100 Nurses 1987
New Orleans, LA
Who’s Who in the Southwest 1987
Sister Henrietta Guyot Research Award 1986
Sigma Theta Tau: Epsilon Nu Chapter
“Discharge Planning In Nursing Homes.”
Who’s Who in American Nursing 1984- present
Certification in Gerontological Nursing 1981-2001
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
CURRENT GRANTS and FUNDING AWARDS
Marcella Griggs Gerontology Grant – RU Foundation $10,000
2014-2105 each year awarded
Advanced Education for Nursing Traineeships $612,000 HRSASept.12- June 2014 awarded
Center for Healthy and Successful Aging $800,000
MFA Foundation submission. Sept, 2012 not funded
Waldron College June 2011
Transitions in Care $10,000
HRSA Comprehensive Geriatric Education 2012-2015 not funded
$650,000
American Nursing Education Expansion (ANEE) not accepted
Sept. 2010 notification
HRSA – tuition support for DNP $395,930
Advancing Geriatric Education through not accepted
Technology for Nursing Groups (AGEING)
With VA Tech
Stimulus Funds $285,450
Sept. notification
An Exploration of the Effectiveness of 2010
Student Learning in a Long-Term Care Learning Unit
Waldron College $10,000
Comprehensive Geriatric Education 2003-2012
Bureau of Health Professions HRSA 2010
$80,000
Radford University King Endowment $60,000 2009-2011
RU Mental Health Consortia
Radford University King Endowment grant 2008-2009
Advancing Care Through Mental Health Education $15,000
American Cancer Society 2008
MSN program grant $20,000
Fatalism and Colorectal Cancer Screening in Appalachian Older Adults
Thesis graduate student grant for tuition and research
King Endowment Grant (RU)
Workshop Training for Geriatric Mental Health Care
$6, 935 2008
King Endowment $60,000 2010-13
Annual Mental Health Conference
Palliative Care – $2,500 2007
National Hospice Association
Carilion NRV $1,500
Hartford/AACN Creating Careers in Geriatric Nursing 2005-2008
$30,000 scholarships for 5 graduates students
Elder Abuse with Women’s Resource Center 2005
NRV Foundation for $500
Waldron College Research Grant: Physical Health and Social Support 2005
of Caregivers in Southwest Virginia
$5,000
American Association of Colleges of Nursing- Hartford Foundation June, 2004
Creating Careers in Geriatric Nursing
$90,000
Awarded for $30,000
Carlot Grant - Case Management and Assessment of the Elderly (CARE) 2004-5
$3,600
Carlot Grant (submission) for 2007-08 implementation
Engaging in Aging $3,000 Care – In – Age $4,212
Geriatric Nursing in Long Term Care 2003-2004
Division of Nursing – Bureau of Health Professions –HRSA $25,000 – Score 94
Designed to educate 15 nurses specifically in LTC for future leadership positions
Matching Funds Obtained from the Medical Facilit1es of America
Creating Careers in Geriatric Nursing 2002
AACN/ Hartford Foundation - $44,000
Three years of tuition for over 10 graduate students
Project CAREER -$1,000 2003
Development of a CD ROM:
Gerontology Certificate Program for RNs
7th Annual Gerontology Conference RUSON 2003 - 2005
Sponsorship from Corporations and Pharmaceutical Companies $5,500
Medical Facilities of America (MFA) $20,000
to expand geriatric services in the New River Valley 2003-2006
1-5th Annual Aging Conference – BRC Chapter of NGNA, 2002 -2006
Sponsorship $40,000
GRANT SUBMISSIONS
See above
APPOINTMENTS- BOARD MEMBERHSIP:
Virginia Geriatric Education Center, Richmond, VA 2011-present
RU Partnership through HRSA grant
Board of Directors 2008-2012
Warm Hearth Village - CCRC
Blacksburg, VA
Program Chair 2012-present
VNA NRV Chapter
Sigma Theta Tau
Epsilon Psi Chapter President 2007-2011
American Nurses Association 2004-2008
Congress of Nursing Practice and Economics
Board Member James Madison University 2004-2006
College of Integrated Science and Technology
Virginia Nurses Association – Delegate to ANA 2003-2005
District 2 VNA Secretary 2004-2005
District 2 President 2006 -present
Blue Ridge Chapter NGNA
Program Chair 2012-present
Meals on Wheels NRV Board
Radford City Department of Social Services 2003
Editorial Review Boards:
Nursing Outlook - Reader-current
Nursing Made Incredibly Easy 2003-08
Geriatric Nursing 1995 - 2007
Journal of Gerontological Nursing 1990 - 2000t
Journal of Applied Gerontology 2002 - 2011
Clinical Practice Committee January 2003
Virginia State Nurses Association (VNA)
VNA Delegate to ANA Fall 2003-2006
NGNA appointment to ANCC-Hartford Foundation December 2002
Magnet Nursing Home Consortia.
Rural Health Delegate Council March 2002
National Council on Aging
Epsilon Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau 2002-2003
President Elect, Radford University
School of Nursing
President 2003-2005
Vice President 2006-2007
Program Chair 2012
Smith Kline/Beechman March 2001
Expert Panel on Needle Stick Safety
Merck Expert Advisory Panel on Adult Immunizations January 2000
Expert Panel-Lyme Disease January 2000
Steering Committee-American Society of Consultant Pharmacists March 2000
Board of Directors-National Gerontological Nurses Association 1999-2003
Vaccine: Risk/Benefit Advisory Board 1999-2000
Association of Teachers of Preventive Medicine (ATPM)
Co-Chair Menopausal Health Program 1999-2001
Wyeth Ayerst Pharmaceutical Company
American Medical Directors Association 1998-1999
National Forum on quality Pharmaceutical Care
In Long Term Care
American Nurses Association Representative 1998-2000
Women’s Health Awareness Coalition
National Council on Aging (NCOA)
Board of Directors-ASSISST 1998-1999
Parish Nursing Program
External Planning Committee 1997-2001
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
National Immunization Program (NIP)
Board of Directors 1997-1998
Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies: A National Coalition
Board of Directors 1993-2001
Every Child By Two (ECBT)
Group Health Association of America May 1992
Nurse Managed Care Advisory Board
Minneapolis, MN
RN Advancing Infarction Management (AIM) 1997-1998
Task Force
Boehringer Mannheim Corporation
Editor: Healthy People 2000 /2010 1996-2000t
Series in Journal of Gerontological Nursing
Editorial Review Boards 1990-2006t
Journal of Gerontological Nursing
Geriatric Nursing 1991-2008
Nursing Outlook (Reviewer) 2006-present
Journal of Applied Gerontology 2007-2010
South Louisiana League for Nursing 1989-1990
Membership Secretary 1981-1982
Recording Secretary
Epsilon NU Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau 1989-1990
President
Louisiana State University Medial Center
School Of Nursing
Board Member 1989-1990
Louisiana League for Nursing (LLN)
Secretary and President 1987-1990
Nurses of the Veterans Administration (NOVA)
New Orleans Chapter - President 1987
Chairman: Nominating Committee 1987-1989
ANA Council of Gerontological Nursing
Editorial Board 1987
The Southwestern
Journal of Aging in the Southwest
Advisory Board 1986-1987
LSUMC SN
Long Term care: A Kellog Grant
Board of Directors 1985-1990
Louisiana Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association,
Greater New Orleans Chapter
Editorial Board 1984-1986
Image: Journal of Nursing Scholarship
CONSULTATION
HESI Gerontological Nursing June 2010
Prentice Hall- Geriatric Nursing Text consultation April 2008
Content connections (Lippincott) Book Consultation 2006-2007t
St. Joseph College, Brooklyn, NY 2005
NYS Regents MSN program review
James Madison University – MSN grant development 2003
Implementation and Consultant 2004-2006
Harrisonburg, VA
Randolph House (consultant) Sept. 2003
Adult Home, Pulaski, VA
American Society on Aging February 2003
C.A.R.E.-Pro Advisory Panel
A Caregiving dissemination grant program.
American Nurses Credentialing Center December 2002
Magnet Nursing Homes
Member of multidisciplinary panel to develop criteria
American Academy of Nursing 2002-2004
Development Fund Raising
Assisted them with ideas to reach their goals
Association of Teachers of Preventative Medicine 2001
Grant Writing and Conference
Gave a specific program to them to plan their conference
RN AIM Project 1997-1998
Bohringer Mannheim Corporation
Cardiovascular panel of experts.
Grant Consultation 1996-1998
University of Massachusetts, Boston
Program for faculty on grantsmanship
National Gerontological Nurses Association 1997-2000
BOD-Secretary
Mosby, Inc. 1997
Book Consultation Reviewer
Gerontology
Gerontological Nurse Consultant 1898-1990
Louisiana Geriatric Education Center (GEC)
(Nurse Coordinator) HHS Grant
Louisiana State Office of Advocacy 1989-1990
Major responsibility: consult on cases of elder abuse and interdiction
Louisiana State University 1987
Medical Center
School of Nursing
Research Day, “Year of the Elderly”
Major responsibility: obtain keynote speaker and secure funding
Governor’s Office of Elderly Affairs, Baton Rouge, LA 1986-1988
Major areas of responsibility: develop a training manual for ombudsmen
and provide two programs.
Louisiana State University 1986-1987
Medical Center
School of Nursing
Long Term Care Task Force
Major areas of responsibility: develop funding possibilities for training nursing home administrators.
South Central Veterans Administration 1986-1989
Detailed to St. Louis
Regional Medical Center, MO;
Bay Pines, FL; and
Muskogee, OK
Major areas of responsibility: consultation in Gerontological nursing and presentation of continuing geriatric nursing programs.
Loyola University City College 1984-1990
School of Nursing and Department of
Continuing Education
Gerontology Consultant
Major responsibility: develop and implement programs in gerontology
Louisiana State University 1981-1989 Medical Center
School of Dentistry
Geriatric Dentistry Committee
Major responsibility: develop curriculum and consult on programs developed in geriatric dentistry.
St. Tammany Hospital 1984-1990
Long Term Care
Consultant
Major area of responsibility: provide staff with continuing education and consult with administrators in areas where geriatric programs could be implemented.
Lakeview Shepherd Center 1984-1985
Major area of responsibility: develop a program for “prime time” participants
Loyola University City College 1984-1990
School of Nursing and Department Continuing Education
Gerontology Consultant
Major responsibility: develop and implement programs in gerontology.
Catholic Charities, Adult Day Care Division 1981-1985
New Orleans and West Tammany, LA
Major area of responsibility: develop a program of personal care services and evaluate centers for nursing care and interventions.
Geriatric Nursing Consultant, Citizens for Quality 1980-1981
Nursing Home Care
Board Member, New Orleans, LA
Major area of responsibility: development of booklet “How to Choose a Nursing Home in Louisiana.”
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Nurses Association 1968-present
Virginia Nurses Association 2000-present
Virginia Rural Health Association 2009-present
American Geriatrics Society 2001-2004
National Gerontological Nursing Association 1985-present
Blue Ridge Chapter NGNA 2002-present
Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing 1979-2006
Honor Society Epsilon Nu Chapter LSU
President 1989-1990
President- Elect Epsilon Psi Chapter RU Officer 2002-2010
Canadian Gerontological Nurses Association (CGNA) 2000-2005
Southern Nursing Research Society 2002-2005
Association of Gerontology in Higher Education 2001-present
American Society of Aging 1982-2004
National Council on Aging 1989-2004
Rural Delegate Council Member-NCVA (appointed) 2002-2004
Gerontological Society of America 1984-present
Southern Gerontology Society 2001-present
International Rotary (Rotary) 2002-2005
Secretary-Radford Rotary 2003-2004
Chamber of Commerce (Radford) 2002-2004
SERVICE AND PRESENTATIONS
Lecturer on a local, regional, and national level, addressing a broad range of topics in gerontology over the past 30 years. The most recent years are documented.
UNIVERSITY and COMMUNITY SERVICE
Coordinator Graduate Program RUSON – 2010-20016
Monthly Columnist for 12 years in Senior News: Ginger Says
Board Member Warm Hearth Retirement Center, Blacksburg 2010-2013
Institutional Review Board (IRB) 2007-2010
Faculty Senate- 2007-2009
CE Coordinator (6-10 programs annually for the RUSON) 2016-present
Our Turn – Fall 2008 Why Write Why Publish
Facilitator of a SON Writing Group for Faculty to publish.
Our Turn – Spring – May 2007
Innovation in Group Projects with Kereen Mullenbach
Fear of Flying: Landing in Publication
Faculty Institute – Leadership/Scholarship presentation to new faculty – February 2007
Faculty Development Book series
Presentation: Gerontological Nursing: Current Research and Practice Fall 2006
Guest Lecturer (2003-2006) NURS 629: Functional Assessment of the Older Adult
Faculty Development Our Turn “Writing for Publication” 2.5 hour program May and August 2004
Program designed to provide faculty with the momentum to get their articles
Campus Author Series - Gerontological Nursing: Current Research and Practice November 2006
Alternate Delegate to Faculty Senate from RUSON 2005
Faculty Senate Representative 2006-2007
Facilitates Annual RU Gerontology/Wellness Conference Fall 2002-present
Coordinator and Chair of the Radford University (CE) Annual Gerontology Conference addressing health care issues- for an interdisciplinary audience of health care providers in the area. Over 300 attend. Funding from outside sources has made this possible for the past three years. Over $10,000 in funding secured annually.
Campus Caregiver Support Group - monthly 2001-2007 and 2011
Addressing the burden, needed social support, respite and resources available in the community.
Approximately 12-15 faculty and or university staff attend. Guest speakers provide fro an active discussion among participants. Graduate students from Dept. of Psychology and Counseling and School of Nursing participate. Will begin again under faculty development in fall 2007.
Blue Ridge Chapter of the National Gerontological Nursing Association – facilitated development in 2001. Current Secretary-President. Facilitated four Aging Programs, in partnership with the Carilion NRV and the Roanoke Center for Healthy Aging, partnering with long-term care facilities (Friendship Retirement and the Medical Facilities of America). Nationally known nurse experts have keynoted both programs. Sponsorship and funding secured in the amount of $40,000 in the past 5 years.. This is the first nursing organization in this area addressing the nursing care of older adults.
Developed a proposal for the Center for Healthy and Successful Aging (CHSA), a million dollar investment for five years to promote community outreach, development of University curricula in multiple departments, promote aging research and meet the health care needs of the older adults in Southwest Virginia. Funding in 2004-5 are priorities
Participated in Quest – Orientation Program for incoming RU students and families- summer 2003-2009
Member of the RU Library Committee 2003
Active member of the Scholarly Lecture Committee 2003-present
Active Member of RU Scholarship Committee 2004-2010t
Representative (SON) to faculty Senate 2005-2007
Secretary of the Radford Rotary
2003-5
President - Sigma Theta Tau - Epsilon Psi Chapter at Radford University School of Nursing 2003-5
President 2003-2005
Vice President 2005-present
Coordinator of CE for RUSON 2004-present
Developed over 20 programs
VP 2006 -present
Coordinated annual research day, in April 2003 - 2007.
Coordinated Continuing Education Fall 2003-2007 programs
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Gerontology Certificate Program 2014
Southern Gerontology Society
Body Mid and Sprit Aging Conference 2014
Lynchburg College
Partnering in Long-term Care (LTC);
A Dedicated Learning Unit for the BSN Student- AGHE 2010
The Dedicated Learning Unit in LTC,
Southern Gerontology Association (SGA) 2010
Partnering in Long Term Care (LTC):
A Dedicated Learning Unit for the BSN Student GSA- 2010
And Southern Nursing Research Society 2011
They are Here and They are Grey- Rochester Univ. April 2007, April 2008
University of Buffalo and University Rochester SON
Gerontological Nursing: Current Research Nov. 2006
and Practice - Campus Author Series RU
Understanding Daily Life Experiences of March 2007
Older Women
Panel presentation – RU Women’s History month
Creative Use of Train-the Trainer Models and Nov. 2006
Imaginative Technology to Educate Practicing
Acute Care Nurses in Best Practices of Geriatric
Care - GSA Symposium Discussant
Ethnogeriatrics and Polypharmacy
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA Apr. 2006
Symposium Coordinator – GSA Nursing Interest Group Nov. 2004
Point-Counterpoint Facilitator on Issues
Symposium Participant GSA Nov. 2004
Comprehensive Geriatric Education
Advancing Undergraduate Nursing Education June 2004
America Nurses Association Biennial Convention
Healthy People 2010 October 2003
VNA Convention, Lynchburg, VA
Humor and Aging June 2003
Carilion NRV hospital Annual Volunteers Luncheon
Caregiving and the Older Adult February 2003
Radford Rotary
Becoming a Nurse October 2002
Medical Volunteers (Students interested in medical careers)
Functional Assessment and the Older Adult October 2002
Blue Ridge Chapter NGNA
Caregiving in Rural America June 27, 2002
Creative Caregiving: Together We Can Make a Difference Conference
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
Caregiving for Older Adults in Rural Communities June 13, 2002
Annual Gerontology Conference- Beard Center on Aging
Lynchburg College Lynchburg, VA
Caregiving: A Workplace Dilemma May 2002
Healthy People 2010: A Chronic Illness Agenda
Southern Gerontological Society
Orlando, Florida
Healthy People 2010 May 2001
Implications for Nursing Research
Maryland NGNA Chapter
HRSA Expert Panel: Graduate Curriculum March 2001
In Gerontological Nursing
Celebrating Nursing…Research February 4, 2001
Presentation to the Eta Alpha Chapter of STT
At Marymount University
CDC Vaccine Safety Communication Panel October 2000
Support for Nursing and Health Service Providers October 2000
Nursing Research Support
Panel presentation
Association of College and University Offices
Minority Elderly: A Crystal Ball in the 21st Century June 2000
2000 ANA Biennial Convention
Grant Writing pre conference (6 hours) June 2000
2000 ANA Biennial Convention, Indianapolis, IN.
Northern Virginia University December 1999
Chronic Illness and the Older Adult
Full Day Continuing Education Program
Supporting Partners on the Road to Pharmaceutical Care September 1999
American Pharmaceutical Association
CE program to Epsilon Nu and Xi Chapters of Sigma Theta Tau March 1999
LSUSN and Holy Cross College
Nursing Research in the 21st Century
New Orleans, LA
Gerontological Nursing Series October 1999
Continuing Education Programs
Virginia Commonwealth University (contracted)
Nursing in the New Millennium: Research, Practice, and Education May 1999
Epsilon Nu Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau, New Orleans (contracted)
Series on Aging April 1998t
Programs presented to the American Academy of Orthopedists and
Prosthetics
Grant Writing: A Workshop for Nurses June 1998
San Diego, CA
American Nurses Association Biennial Convention
Smoking Cessation: Implementation of the AHCPR Guidelines June 1998
Society for Vascular Nurses
Washington, D.C.
Caring, Collaboration, and Cooperation September 1997
Panel presentation at the National Gerontological Nursing Convention
Nursing: A New Paradigm in the 21st Century April 1996
University of MA, Boston
Lecture
Keynote Address: Louisiana State Nurses association (LSNA) Convention October 1995
“Nursing: A New Paradigm in the 21st Century”
Financial Empowerment: Nursing Future October 1995
LSNA Convention
American Society on Aging March 1994
Alcoholism and the Elderly
Summer Series on Aging June 1994
American Society on Aging
Put Prevention into Practice
Washington, D.C.
Keynote Address October 1993
“Advanced Practice Nursing in the 21st Century”
Academy of Medical Surgical nursing
New Orleans, LA
Presenter-27th National Immunization Conference June 1993
Centers for disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
“Public Health Focus-Discussion of the Healthy People
2000 Goals, Barriers, and Achievements
Keynote Address April 1993
“The Responsibility of an Award”
Great 100 Nurses, New Orleans
Today’s Challenge: Acute Care March 1993
Gerontological Nursing
Presenter-Duke University
Durham, NC
Change: A Positive Force in Nursing November 1992
Plenary Session
Vermont Nurses Association
National League for Nursing November 1992
Keynote Regional conference
Changing Undergraduate Nursing November 1992
Meeting the Challenges of an Aging Population
A symposium presentation with Canadian colleagues
The Gerontological Society of America
Medical Case Management July 1992
National Association of Social Workers
Washington, D.C.
National Association of Social Work July 1992
1992 World Assembly
Centers for Disease Control June 1992
26th Annual Immunization Conference
Panel Member: Resources on Immunizations
St. Louis, MO
American Society on Aging March 1992
Roles, Rights, and Responsibility in
Continuity of Care and Competencies
Gerontological Nursing ’92 February 1992
Medical College of Pennsylvania
Multidisciplinary Discharge Planning
Coordinator of “Immunization Partners” 1992-present
An annual meeting of Every Child By Two and
The American Nurses Foundation
Gerontological Society of America November 1991
Caregiving in the Workplace: Research Symposium
Continuation of Care: Essentials of Continuity of Care August 1991
University of Edinburgh, Scotland
Gerontological Nursing Contemporary Forums May 1991
Program Co-Chairperson
Cancer and the Elderly Clinical Interventions and Quality of Life Issues
Washington, D.C.
Home Health Care Nursing Contemporary Forums May 1991
Certification of Home Health nurses: What’s on the Horizon?
Health Assessment and Care January 1991
Planning for the Geriatric Client
University of Southwestern Louisiana
CURRENT RESEARCH :
Transitions in Care of Older Adults Waldron College Research Grant 2011
Assessing Improvement in in Nursing Student Skills Using Dedicated Education Units in Long-term Care
2011HRSA grant
An Exploration of the Effectiveness of Student Learning in a LTC Dedicated Learning Unit – 2009-2010t
Aging IQ: Developing Gerontological Baccalaureate Nursing Education Competencies - 2007-2008
Caregiver Health and Social Support in Rural Caregivers. Waldron College Fellowship 2005-2006.
Caregiver Strain -2011-present - assessing support services from a support group.
PAST RESEARCH
Burggraf, V., (1998) Burden, Depression, Physical Health Status, Social Support, and Absenteeism: A Study of Employed and Unemployed Caregivers of the Elderly (Dissertation)
Burggraf, V., “The Dying Patient: A Determination of Nursing Attitudes and Contributing Factors in Care of the Terminally Ill.” Overlook Hospital Summit, New Jersey, 1977. (Masters Thesis)
Burggraf, V., Death and Anxiety and Its Relationship to Female Residents in a Nursing Home. (Master’s Thesis) King James Nursing Home, Chatham, New Jersey, 1979.
Rankin, N. and Burggraf, V., Aging in the 80’s: A Nursing Challenge of Imminent Magnitude. New Orleans, LA, 1981.
A survey of four large hospitals in the New Orleans, LA area to determine quantity of Gerontological nursing in basic R.N. programs and influencing variables upon attitude toward older patients. Published.
Burggraf, V. Care of Pressure Ulcers. A VAMC Study to determine effective treatment modalities for care, 1987. Funded by the VA Medical Center
Burggraf, V. Falls: Etiological Factors. VAMC, New Orleans, 1988.
Burggraf, V, Donlon, B. and Kissling, G. (1988) Discharge Planning in Nursing Homes.
A pilot study of 18 nursing homes in Orleans Parish. Grant applied for a regional study. Presented at Second National Forum Research on Aging, March 1985. Research continued on grant from Sigma Theta Tau, February 1986.
Burggraf, V, Donlon, B., and Kissling, G. Discharge Planning in Louisiana Nursing Homes. Major evaluation Study (n=243) to determine discharge planning protocols in Louisiana nursing homes. Funded by Sigma Theta Tau.
Burggraf, V., Caregiving and Burden in the Workplace: A Correlation Study. A PILOT Project of 25 individuals investigating ethnicity, burden, chronicity, and sick leave (1992).
PUBLICATIONS:
DVD Productions (HRSA Grant) 2009 - 2011
End of Life Care in the Older Adult
Mental Health and the Older Adult
In service Education Modules for LTC(7)
Books:
Burggraf, V, Knight, A., & Kim Kye. (2014). Healthy Aging: Principles and Clinical Practice for Clinicians. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams and Wilkens.
Book of the Year award - 2015.
Burggraf, V. (HRSA grant 2012 publication): Healthy Aging: Clinical Guidelines for Advanced Practice Nurses
Burggraf, V. & Lundgregan, E. (2004) Gerontological Nursing Certification. Washington, DC: ANA Publishing.
Burggraf, V. & Barry, R. (1996) Gerontological Nursing: Current Research and Practice. Thorofare, NJ: Slack
Burggraf, V & Stanley, M. (1989) Nursing the Elderly: A Care Plan Approach. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott. (Winner AJN Book of the Year Award 1990)
Book Chapters/Consultation Reviewer
C. Miller (2005). Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
Text reviewer.
Beare, P & Myers, J. (1990). Principles and Practices of Adult Health Nursing. St. Louis: C.V. Mosey Co. Contributor of Gerontology Content.
Nursing Consultation: Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary (1993). 17th Ed. Philadelphia: F.A. Davis.
Nursing Consultation: Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary (1997). 18th Ed.
Policy and Politics for Nurses (3rd Edition). Orlando, FL: W.B. Saunders, Co. Fall 1998.
Burggraf, V(1998). Long-term Care: Can we afford it. In: Mason, D.J. & Leavitt, J. (Eds)
Burggraf, V. (2005). The future of gerontological nursing. In: Stanley, M. & Beare, P. (Eds.), Gerontological Nursing: Promoting Successful Aging with Older Adults (pp. 371-375). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis Company.
Journal Articles:
Burggraf, V. (2012). Overview and summary. The new millennium: Evolving & emerging nursing roles. Journal of On-Line Nursing.
Mullenbach, K.. & Burggraf, V. (2012). A Dedicated learning unit in long-term care: A clinical immersion Geriatric Nursing 33(1). 63-67.
Burggraf, V. (2010). Should the nurse become a doctor. Nursing in Virginia. Winter 2010
Burggraf, VIt is not about me: Musings of a grant writer. NCURA Dec. 2010
Burggraf, V, Duffy, E., Engel, S. (2008). Alzheimer’s disease: Caring for the Caregiver. Counseling Points. 1) (3) 2-15.
The Congress of Nursing Practice and Economics: Your Deliberative Body (March-April 2007) Virginia Nurses Times
Burggraf, V. & Anderson, M. (2007) Passing the Torch: Transcendence. Geriatric Nursing 20 (1). 37-38
Burggraf, V. Caregiver Health: Evidence Based Protocol. Research Dissemination Program, University of Iowa
Burggraf, V. (2004). Promoting education: Improving quality in long-term care. Journal of Gerontological Nursing. (29) 3
Burggraf, V. (2003). Illiteracy: A silent disability. Journal of Gerontological Nursing. 28(8). 6.
Burggraf, V. (2002). A unique mentoring experience. Journal of Gerontological Nursing. 27(4), 3
Morris, E. & Burggraf, V. (2001). A mentoring relationship. Journal of Christian Nursing. 18(1). 29-31.
Burggraf, V & Barry, R. (2001). What the future holds for gerontological nursing. Journal of Gerontological Nursing. 31(1). 52.
Burggraf, V & Barry, R. (2000). Healthy people 2010: Protecting the health of older adults. Journal of Gerontological Nursing. 26(12). 16-22.
Bruner, D., Joseph, A., Pickett, M & Burggraf, V. (2000). Prostate cancer elder alert: Living with treatment choices and outcomes. Journal of Gerontological Nursing. 26(2). 22-35.
Burggraf, V. (2000). The older woman: Ethnicity and health. Geriatric Nursing. 21(4). 183-187.
Burggraf, V. & Weinstein, B. (2000). Don’t miss this opportunity: Promote adult immunizations. MEDSURG Nursing 9(4). 198-200.
Burggraf, V. & Buckwalter, K. (1999). Celebrating nursing research. Journal of Gerontological Nursing. 24(3). 5-7.
Burggraf, V. (1998). The dis-stressed heart. Cardiac Monitor. Cligott Communications.
Burggraf, V. & Barry, R. (1998). Gerontological nursing in the 21st century. Journal of Gerontological Nursing. 24(6). 29-35.
Burggraf, V. & Barry, R. (1998). Who Me? Old? Journal of Gerontological Nursing. 24(8). 5-7.
Burggraf, V. & Barry, R. (1996). Objective look at the elderly. Journal of Gerontological Nursing. 22(10). 7-10.
Burggraf, V. & Barry, R. (1995). Long-term care: Providing for those with disability and chronic illness. Journal of Gerontological Nursing. 21 (10). 31-35.
Burggraf, V. & Barry, R. (1994). Blooming: An ageless phenomenon (editorial). Journal of Gerontological Nursing. 19 (12), 5.
Burggraf, V. (1994). He ain’t heavy (editorial) Immunization Action News (CDC). 1(6), 3.
Burggraf, V. (1994). Schools of nursing and organizations unite to send messages to congress. The American Nurse. September 22.
Burggraf, V. (1993). 18: A magic number in proper immunization procedures. The American Nurse. 25(2), 26.
Burggraf, V. (1993). Correctional facilities experience TB outbreaks. The American Nurse 25(4), 23.
Burggraf, V. (1993). The changing face of long-term care (editorial). Journal of Gerontological Nursing. 19(5), 5.
Burggraf, V. (1993). Public health focus: Discussion of the healthy people 2000 immunization goals, barriers, and achievements. Proceedings from the 27th National Immunization Conference. US Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control.
Burggraf, V. (1993). Caregiving. The American Nurse. 25(7), 25,
Burggraf, V. (1993). Geriatric nursing: Health care reform in Scotland. Journal of Gerontological Nursing. 19(8), 35-39.
Burggraf, V. (1993). A systematic window: Revelations of aging. (editorial). Journal of Gerontological Nursing. 19 (12), 5-6.
Burggraf, V. (1992). Grant to put “Prevention into Practice”. The American Nurse. 24(10), 24.
Burggraf, V. (1992). Home care has link to immunization. The American Nurse 25(1), 15.
Burggraf, V. ANA’s health care financing: Administration minimum data set conference. OASIS. January 1991. 8(1), 1&8.
Burggraf, V. (1990). Empowerment. Journal of Gerontological Nursing. 1(7), 5.
Burggraf, V. (1990). Three wise phrases: Thank You, I love you and goodbye. Journal of Gerontological Nursing. 17(10), 5.
Burggraf, V. One moment in time. Challenger, October 1989 4(1).
Rankin, N. & Burggraf, V. Teaching gerontological nursing can be fun. Gerontology and Geriatric Education. Vol. 1, 1987.
Burggraf, C & Stanley, M. (1986). The Path of the past shaping the future. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 7(86), 30-34.
Burggraf, V. (March, 1985) Wellness in the elderly. Southern League for Louisiana Nursing (SLLN) Interchange Guest Editorial, March 1985.
Burggraf, V. & Donlon, B. (1985). Assessing the elderly: A continuing education program, American Journal of Nursing, 9(85), 974-984.
Burggraf, V. Guest Editorial. “Rising Stars,” Excel, 1984, 2(3), 9.
Burggraf, V. Viewpoint, Excel, 1983, 1(1), 7-8.
Burggraf, V Guest Editorial, (1983) “Colleague.” Challenge, 4(2), 10-11.
Burggraf, V. Hearing loss: Appropriate interventions. Extension, 3(2), 1-8.
Burggraf, V. & Palestis, E. Our future selves. Geriatric Nursing, January/February, 1983, 4(1), 35-38.
Rankin, N. & Burggraf, V. Aging in the 80’s. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, May 1983, 9(5), 270-275.
Burggraf, V. & Pedigo, N. (1982). Pharmacotherapeutics and the elderly. P.R.N. Learning Systems, 2(3), 1-13.
Burggraf, V. (1981). Wheel of aging. Geriatric Nursing, May/June, 2(3), 208-209.
Burggraf, V (1980).. A new beginning. Pelican News, Winter 1980, 36(4), 3.
Burggraf, V. (1980). Course Alters and Stereotypes. Aging, September-October, 311-132, 45.
Burggraf, V. Gerontopics. Chatam Courier, October 1979-January 1980. Writer of Series:
“Hypothermia: A Winter Hazard of the Aged”
“Nutrition an the Elderly”
“Fitness After Fifty”
“Retirement”
Burggraf, V. (1979). Communication with hearing impaired residents. Caring Practices, 1(3).
Book Reviews:
Burggraf, V. Toward Health Aging (1998) by Ebersole, P. & Hess. P. Mosey. Geriatric Nursing (19)3.
Burggraf, C. (1998). NGNA Core Curriculum for Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses (1999) Luggen, A. Journal of Gerontological Nursing (25)48.
Burggraf, V. (1998). The Nurse Consultant’s Handbook by B. Puetz & Schinn, L. Journal of Gerontological Nursing 25(48).
Burggraf, V. Gerontological Nursing by Stanley, M & Beare, P. (1995). W.B. Sauders. Journal of Gerontological Nursing 25(6).
Burggraf, V. Consequences of Caregiving in Today’s Society. In Geriatric Nursing, Tish Sommer. May/June 1988.
Burggraf, V. You’re Only Dead Once: Dr Seuss. In South Western. Winter 1986. 10(2).
Burggraf, V. Handbook of Gerontological Nursing by B. Steffl (ed.). Discharge Planning Update,Winter 1985. Book Review.
Burggraf, V. Physical Assessment of the Gerontological Client by R. Carontenuto and J. Bullock, Nursing and Health Care, April 1982, 2(4), 3-4. Book Review.
Film Reviews:
Burggraf, V. Alzheimer’s Disease: Coping with Confusion. The Gerontologist. 26(4), 1986.
Burggraf, V. Alzheimer’s Disease: Discharge Planning. The Gerontologist. 26(4), 1986.
Newspaper Articles (120 total)
Newspaper Column (monthly) Ginger Says March 2002-present
Senior News Blue Ridge Edition
66,000 circulation
Featuring a Health Care Topic –2002-7 topics include:
When Grandma Comes Home
You’ve Had It, You Need It, You Want It
Are You What You Eat?
Fit for What
Celebrate Life
The Best Toothbrush is One You Use
Keeping Warm in Winter
I Don’t Want To Be Young….Again
Are Their Pumpkins in Your Closet?
That New Years Resolution: What Does It Mean
Are We Getting Older or Better?
Them Bones, Them Weary Bones
I’ve Fallen and I Can’t Get Up
Sleeping is for Everyone
Are you Vulnerable or Venerable
Nearer My God to Thee
The Yearly Physical
Pain is Inevitable and Misery is Optional
The Power of Thank You plus others
CONTINUED PROFESSIONAL EDCUATION:
Participation in providing continuing education programs as well as attendance at multiple programs to obtain continuing education credits (approximately 30 CEU’s per year). These can be provided upon request.
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