Specialization
Medical Surgical Nursing
Highest Degree and Institution
MSN, Marquette University
Brief Statement of Scholarly Interests
I have completed my doctoral work with heart failure patients. My research interests consist of working with heart failure patients to improve engagement in self-care behaviors. I am certified in medical-surgical nursing and enjoy sharing this nursing knowledge with undergraduate nursing students
Descriptive Titles of Courses Recently Taught
NURS 2000 - Health Assessment
NURS 2075 - Foundations of Nursing Practice
NURS 3300 - Nursing Care for Adults
NURS 3301 - Nursing Care of Adults: Practicum
NURS 4301 - Nursing Care of the Acutely Ill Adult: Practicum
NURS 4601 - Synthesis Practicum
HEAL 1025 - Culture and Health
Selected Publications
Woda, A. (2012) Self-Care in African Americans with Heart Failure. Virginia Henderson International Nursing Library. http://hdl.handle.net/10755/237411
Sebern, M., & Woda, A. Shared Care Dyadic Intervention: Outcome Patterns for Heart Failure Care Partners. Western Journal of Nursing Research. In Press.
Grants or Awards
American Nurses Credentialing Center Medical/Surgical Nursing Certification
Sigma Theta Tau International Small Grant. $5000. Motivation in African Americans with Heart Failure: A Photovoice Intervention
Professional Affiliations
Sigma Theta Tau