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- Kay Palmer
- Associate Professor
- School of Nursing
- 2134a Health Sciences Bldg
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Norfolk,
VA
23529
- 757-683-5260
- kpalmer@odu.edu
- Ms. Palmer is a Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse and maintains her certification by working in an acute rehabilitation
inpatient facility. Clinical interests include Rehabilitation nursing with a focus on stroke and amputation, the use of
technology in the educational process and delivering culturally competent nursing care. She has presented nationally and
internationally in her areas of expertise as well as published in these areas. She is the recipient of several Faculty Innovator
Grant awards, HRSA grants and other grants.
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Education
- Loyola University of Chicago,
1973
- Degree: M.S.N.
- DePaul University,
1971
- Degree: B.S.N.
- Chicago Wesley Memorial Hospital School of Nursing,
1966
- Degree: Nursing Diploma
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Research Interests
- Ms. Palmer's research interests are in the area of technology use in the education process and the delivery of culturally
competent nursing care.
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Licensures and Certifications
- Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
- Sponsoring Organization: American Assocation of Rehabilitaiton Nurses
- Date Obtained: 2006-12-01
- Expiration Date: 2011-12-31
- Registered Nurse
- Sponsoring Organization: Virginia State Board of Nursing
- Expiration Date: 2011-06-30
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Expertise
- Health
- Rehabilitation Care/ Nursing distance education/ Healthy aging/ Strokes/ Spinal cord injury
- Health/Health Care
- Rehabilitation Care/ Nursing distance education/ Healthy aging/ Strokes/ Spinal cord injury
- Nursing
- Rehabilitation Care/ Nursing distance education/ Healthy aging/ Strokes/ Spinal cord injury
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Articles
- Palmer, K. L., Barham, P. D., Notarianni, M. A., and Curry-Lourenco, K. A. (2009). Engaging learners across generations: The Progressive Professional Development Model. The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
- Rutledge, C. M., Barham, P. D., Wiles, L., Benjamin, K., Eaton, P. M., and Palmer, K. L. (2008). An Integrative Approach to Educating Culturally Competent Baccalaureate Nurses Using Simulation. Contemporary Nurse, 28 (1-2), (pp. 129-140).
- Rutledge, C. M., Barham, P. D., Benjamin, R. S., Wiles, L., Eaton, P. M., and Palmer, K. L. (2008). Intergrative Simulation: A Novel Approach to Educating Culturally Competent Nurses. Contemporary Nurse Journal
- Palmer, K. L., Ternus, M., and Faulk, D. (2007). Benchmarking quality in online teaching and learning: A rubric for course construction and evaluation. The Journal of Effective Teaching, 7 (2), (pp. 51-67).
- Palmer, K. L., and Karlowicz, K. A. (2006). Engendering student empathy for disabled clients with urinary incontinence through experiential learning. Urologic Nursing, 26 (5),
- Palmer, K. L., Benjamin, R. S., Alexy, B., and Smith, M. (2001). A decade of distance education. Nurse Educator, 26 (1),
- Palmer, K. L., Elinisky, C., and Nichols, B. (1997). Are hospital incidents being reported. The Journal of Nursing Administration, 27 (11), (pp. 40-46).
- Palmer, K. L., and Huddleston, K. (1994). A Button for Gastrostomy Feedings. AJN/Mosby Nursing Boards Review (pp. 570-574).
- Palmer, K. L., and Huddleston, K. (1990). Nursing Care for the Patient With A Gastric Button. American journal of maternal/child nursing, 15,
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Presentations
- 40 Years of Creativity in Teaching
- Conference Name: ODU
- Sponsoring Organization: ODU
- Date: April 19, 2013
- Authors/Presenters:
Palmer, K. L. Presenter & Author
- Future: Where From Here
- Conference Name: John Tyler Community College
- Sponsoring Organization: John Tyler Community College
- Location: Richmond Va
- Date: November, 2012
- Authors/Presenters:
Palmer, K. L. Presenter & Author
- Merging Simulation and Standardized Patients: A Model for Teaching Cultural Competence in Mental Health Nursing
- Conference Name: Sigma Theta Tau
- Sponsoring Organization: Sigma Theta Tau
- Location: Orlando, Fl
- Date: November, 2010
- Authors/Presenters:
Wiles, L. Presenter & Author
Eaton, P. M. Author Only
Palmer, K. L. Author Only
Benjamin, R. S. Author Only
Rutledge, C. M. Author Only
- Using Technology Skill Development to Promote Documentation and Patient Safety
- Conference Name: Robert Woods Johnson Foundation
- Sponsoring Organization: Robert Woods Johnson Foundation
- Location: Arlington, Virginia
- Date: October, 2010
- Authors/Presenters:
Benjamin, R. S. Presenter & Author
Karlowicz, K. A. Author Only
Palmer, K. L. Author Only
Lee, A. H. Author Only
- The Progressive Professional Development Model: A Guide to Meeting the Carnegie Pedagogical and Student Assessment Challenges
- Conference Name: Southern Regional Education Board
- Sponsoring Organization: Southern Regional Education Board
- Location: Atlanta, Ga.
- Date: October, 2010
- Authors/Presenters:
Notarianni, M. A. Presenter & Author
Curry-Lourenco, K. A. Author Only
Palmer, K. L. Author Only
- Using Simulation to Impact Global Health
- Conference Name: Sigma Theta Tau
- Sponsoring Organization: Sigma Theta Tau
- Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
- Date: 2009
- Authors/Presenters:
Palmer, K. L. Author Only
Benjamin, R. S. Presenter & Author
Barham, P. D. Author Only
Eaton, P. M. Author Only
Wiles, L. Author Only
Rutledge, C. M. Author Only
- Rehabilitation: CVA
- Conference Name: College of Nursing of the Sate of Barinas
- Sponsoring Organization: College of Nursing of the Sate of Barinas
- Location: Barinas, Venezuela
- Date: July, 2009
- Authors/Presenters:
Palmer, K. L.
- Rehabilitation: Who, What and Why
- Conference Name: College of Nursing of the State of Barinas
- Sponsoring Organization: College of Nursing of the State of Barinas
- Location: Barinas, Venezuela
- Date: July, 2009
- Authors/Presenters:
Palmer, K. L.
- Teaching Gerontological Nursing Practice Using Simulation Venues: Connecting the Dots
- Conference Name: Duke University
- Sponsoring Organization: Duke University
- Location: Durham, N.C.
- Date: April, 2009
- Authors/Presenters:
Palmer, K. L. Author Only
Wiles, L. Presenter & Author
Barham, P. D. Presenter & Author
Benjamin, R. S. Author Only
Eaton, P. M. Author Only
Rutledge, C. M. Author Only
- Combining simulation venues for clinical practice teaching
- Conference Name:
- Location: San Diego, CA
- Date: 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Benjamin, R. S.
Rutledge, C. M.
Palmer, K. L.
Barham, P. D.
Eaton, P. M.
Wiles, L.
- Combining simulation venues for clinical practice teaching
- Conference Name:
- Location: Orlando, FL
- Date: 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Palmer, K. L.
Barham, P. D.
Benjamin, K.
Eaton, P. M.
Rutledge, C. M.
Wiles, L.
- Using Simulation to Enhance Cultural Competency
- Conference Name:
- Location: Washington. D.C.
- Date: 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Barham, P. D.
Benjamin, R. S.
Wiles, L.
Eaton, P. M.
Palmer, K. L.
Rutledge, C. M.
- Using Simulation to Enhance Cultural Competency
- Conference Name:
- Location: Washington, DC
- Date: 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Benjamin, K.
Barham, P. D.
Wiles, L.
Eaton, P. M.
Palmer, K. L.
Rutledge, C. M.
- Monarch General Hospital: A Virtual Hospital for developing Culturally Competent Nurses
- Sponsoring Organization: Virginia Public Health Association
- Location: Arlington, VA
- Date: 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Barham, P. D.
Benjamin, R. S.
Wiles, L.
Eaton, P. M.
Palmer, K. L.
Rutledge, C. M.
- Monarch General Hospital: A Virtual Hospital for Developing Culturally Competent Nurses
- Conference Name:
- Location: Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
- Date: 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Barham, P. D.
Benjamin, R. S.
Wiles, L.
Eaton, P. M.
Palmer, K. L.
Rutledge, C. M.
- Monarch General Hospital: A Virtual Setting for Nursing Education
- Conference Name:
- Location: Seattle, WA
- Date: 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Palmer, K. L.
Barham, P. D.
Benjamin, R. S.
Wiles, L.
Eaton, P. M.
Rutledge, C. M.
- Combining Simulation Venues for Clinical Practice Teaching
- Conference Name:
- Location: Orlando, FL
- Date: November, 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Palmer, K. L. Presenter & Author
Wiles, L. Presenter & Author
Barham, P. D. Author Only
Benjamin, R. S. Author Only
Eaton, P. M. Author Only
Rutledge, C. M. Author Only
- Simulation: Preparing health providers to care for populations with disabilities
- Conference Name: American Public Health Association
- Sponsoring Organization: American Public Health Association
- Location: San Diego, CA
- Date: October, 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Palmer, K. L. Presenter & Author
Eaton, P. M. Author Only
Benjamin, R. S. Author Only
Barham, P. D. Author Only
Wiles, L. Author Only
Rutledge, C. M. Author Only
- Simulation: Preparing students to care for diverse populations in the community
- Conference Name: American Public Health Association
- Sponsoring Organization: American Public Health Association
- Location: San Diego, CA
- Date: October, 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Palmer, K. L. Author Only
Eaton, P. M. Presenter & Author
Barham, P. D. Author Only
Benjamin, R. S. Author Only
Wiles, L. Author Only
Rutledge, C. M. Author Only
- Combining Simulation Venues for Clinical Practice Teaching
- Conference Name: ModSim World
- Sponsoring Organization: ModSim World
- Location: Virginia Beach, VA
- Date: September, 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Palmer, K. L. Presenter & Author
Barham, P. D. Author Only
Benjamin, R. S. Author Only
Eaton, P. M. Author Only
Rutledge, C. M. Author Only
Wiles, L. Author Only
- Use of Simulation to Teach Nurses to Care for the Needs of Diverse Populations
- Conference Name:
- Location: Singapore
- Date: July, 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Benjamin, R. S.
Barham, P. D.
Eaton, P. M.
Palmer, K. L.
Rutledge, C. M.
Wiles, L.
- Monarch general Hospital: A Virtual Setting for Nursing Education
- Conference Name:
- Location: Seattle, Washington
- Date: July, 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Palmer, K. L. Presenter & Author
Barham, P. D. Presenter & Author
Benjamin, R. S. Author Only
Eaton, P. M. Author Only
Wiles, L. Author Only
Rutledge, C. M. Author Only
- Monarch General Hospital: Virtual Envrionment, Past, Present & Future
- Conference Name: Old Dominion University
- Sponsoring Organization: Old Dominion University
- Location: Norfolk, Virginia
- Date: May, 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Palmer, K. L.
Barham, P. D. Presenter & Author
- Monarch General Hospital: Virtual Environment, Past, Present & Future
- Conference Name: Old Dominion University
- Sponsoring Organization: Old Dominion University
- Date: May, 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Palmer, K. L.
- Panel: Technology and Nursing: Monarch General Hospital
- Conference Name:
- Location: Old Dominion University
- Date: May, 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Barham, P. D.
Palmer, K. L.
- Through the Looking Glass: School of Nursing's walk with technology
- Conference Name: Old Dominion University
- Sponsoring Organization: Old Dominion University
- Date: May, 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Palmer, K. L. Presenter & Author
Barham, P. D. Presenter & Author
- Technology and Nursing Education: the ODU SON Story
- Conference Name: Fu Jen University
- Sponsoring Organization: Fu Jen University
- Location: Taipei, Taiwan
- Date: April, 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Palmer, K. L. Presenter & Author
- Monarch General Hospital: A Virtual Hospital for developing Culturally Competent Nurses
- Conference Name: Old Dominion University
- Sponsoring Organization: Old Dominion University
- Location: Norfolk, VA
- Date: April, 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Palmer, K. L.
Barham, P. D. Author Only
Benjamin, R. S. Author Only
Wiles, L. Author Only
Rutledge, C. M. Author Only
Eaton, P. M. Author Only
- Using Simulation to Enhance Cultural Competency
- Conference Name: HRSA
- Sponsoring Organization: HRSA
- Location: Washington, D.C.
- Date: February, 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Palmer, K. L. Presenter & Author
Benjamin, R. S. Presenter & Author
Barham, P. D. Author Only
Wiles, L. Author Only
Rutledge, C. M. Author Only
Eaton, P. M. Author Only
- Monarch General Hospital: A Virtual Hospital for developing Culturally Competent Nurses
- Conference Name: Virginia Public Health Association
- Sponsoring Organization: Virginia Public Health Association
- Location: Arlington, VA
- Date: February, 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Palmer, K. L. Author Only
Benjamin, R. S. Presenter & Author
Barham, P. D. Author Only
Eaton, P. M. Author Only
Rutledge, C. M. Author Only
Wiles, L. Author Only
- Using simulation experiences to teach health care providers to address health care of elderly chronically ill African American
women
- Conference Name: American Public Health Association
- Sponsoring Organization: American Public Health Association
- Location: Washington, DC
- Date: 2007
- Authors/Presenters:
Palmer, K. L. Author Only
Benjamin, R. S. Presenter & Author
Barham, P. D. Author Only
Eaton, P. M. Author Only
Wiles, L. Author Only
Rutledge, C. M. Author Only
- Using Simulated Experiences to Teach Health Care Providers to Address Health Care of Elderly Chronically Ill African American
Women
- Conference Name:
- Location: Washington, D.C.
- Date: 2007
- Authors/Presenters:
Benjamin, R. S.
Rutledge, C. M.
Palmer, K. L.
Barham, P. D.
Eaton, P. M.
Wiles, L.
- Progressive Professional Development Model
- Conference Name:
- Location: Baltimore, MD
- Date: 2007
- Authors/Presenters:
Curry-Lourenco, K. A.
Notarianni, M. A.
Barham, P. D.
Palmer, K. L.
- Using Simulated Experiences to Teach Health Care Providers to Address Health Care of Elderly Chronically Ill African American
Women
- Conference Name:
- Location: Washington, DC
- Date: November, 2007
- Authors/Presenters:
Benjamin, R. S.
Rokitski, S.
Palmer, K. L.
Barham, P. D.
Eaton, P. M.
Wiles, L.
- The Progressive Professional Development Model: Guidingthe Integration of Virtual, Simulated, and Clinical Learning Experiences
in Transdisciplinary Education and Practice Communities
- Conference Name: Sigma Theta Tau International
- Sponsoring Organization: Sigma Theta Tau International
- Location: Baltimore, Maryland
- Date: November 7, 2007
- Authors/Presenters:
Palmer, K. L. Presenter & Author
Notarianni, M. A. Presenter & Author
Barham, P. D. Presenter & Author
Curry-Lourenco, K. A. Presenter & Author
- Progressive Professional Development Model
- Conference Name:
- Location: Baltimore, MD
- Date: November 7, 2007
- Authors/Presenters:
Benjamin, R. S.
Palmer, K. L.
Rutledge, C. M.
Barham, P. D.
Eaton, P. M.
Wiles, L.
- Combining Simulation Venues For Cinical Practice Teaching
- Conference Name: American Association of Colleges of Nursing
- Sponsoring Organization: American Association of Colleges of Nursing
- Location: Denver, CO
- Date: April 22, 2007
- Authors/Presenters:
Palmer, K. L. Author Only
Wiles, L. Presenter & Author
Barham, P. D. Presenter & Author
Eaton, P. M. Author Only
Benjamin, R. S. Author Only
Rutledge, C. M. Author Only
- Advancing Baccalaureate Education for Excellence in Practice
- Conference Name: American Association of Colleges
- Sponsoring Organization: American Association of Colleges
- Location: Orlando, FL
- Date: November, 2006
- Authors/Presenters:
Palmer, K. L. Presenter & Author
- Advancing Faculty Development as Online Course Designers/Facilitators
- Conference Name: Sloane-C
- Sponsoring Organization: Sloane-C
- Location: Orlando, FL
- Date: November, 2005
- Authors/Presenters:
Palmer, K. L. Presenter & Author
Ternus, M. Presenter & Author
Faulk, D. Presenter & Author
- Traumatic Brain Injury in Nursing Practice
- Conference Name:
- Location: Danville, Virginia
- Date: August, 2000
- Authors/Presenters:
Palmer, K. L. Presenter & Author
- Students to Graduates to Graduate Students: Making Technology Work at a Distance
- Conference Name: American Nurses Association
- Sponsoring Organization: American Nurses Association
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
- Date: July, 2000
- Authors/Presenters:
Palmer, K. L. Presenter & Author
- Distance Learning
- Conference Name: Virginia Secretary of Education
- Sponsoring Organization: Virginia Secretary of Education
- Location: Richmond, Virginia
- Date: April, 2000
- Authors/Presenters:
Palmer, K. L. Presenter & Author
- Current Strategies in Educational Technology to Differentiated Practice and Entry Level Competencies
- Conference Name: Virginia League for Nursing
- Sponsoring Organization: Virginia League for Nursing
- Location: Richmond, Virginia
- Date: March, 2000
- Authors/Presenters:
Palmer, K. L. Presenter & Author
- A Decade of Community Health Nursing Education to Distance Education Students
- Conference Name: Old Dominion, College of Health Sciences
- Sponsoring Organization: Old Dominion, College of Health Sciences
- Location: Norfolk, Virginia
- Date: March, 2000
- Authors/Presenters:
Palmer, K. L. Presenter & Author
Benjamin, R. S. Presenter & Author
Smith, M. Presenter & Author
- A Decade of Community Health Nursing Education to Distance Education Students
- Conference Name: American Public Health Association
- Sponsoring Organization: American Public Health Association
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Date: November, 1999
- Authors/Presenters:
Palmer, K. L. Presenter & Author
Benjamin, R. S. Presenter & Author
Alexy, B. Presenter & Author
Smith, M. Presenter & Author
- Students to Graduates to Graduate Students: Making Technology Work at a Distance
- Conference Name: Villanova University and Rutgers University
- Sponsoring Organization: Villanova University and Rutgers University
- Location: Philadelphia, Penn.
- Date: October, 1999
- Authors/Presenters:
Palmer, K. L. Presenter & Author
Barham, P. D. Presenter & Author
- Acute Rehabilitation Issues for the Traumatic Brain Injury
- Conference Name: Virginia Association of Critical Care Nurses
- Sponsoring Organization: Virginia Association of Critical Care Nurses
- Location: Roanoke, Virginia
- Date: May, 1999
- Authors/Presenters:
Palmer, K. L. Presenter & Author
- Comparison of Nursing Education Programs
- Conference Name: Virginia Nurses Association
- Sponsoring Organization: Virginia Nurses Association
- Location: Richmond, Virginia
- Date: 1997
- Authors/Presenters:
Palmer, K. L. Presenter & Author
- PCA Pump-Exploring New Uses: A Case Study
- Conference Name:
- Date: 1987
- Authors/Presenters:
Palmer, K. L. Presenter & Author
- Care Giver to Information Processor-A Case Study of the Change of Nursing Roles
- Conference Name: American Nurses Association
- Sponsoring Organization: American Nurses Association
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Date: 1987
- Authors/Presenters:
Palmer, K. L. Presenter & Author
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Artistic and Professional Performances and Exhibits
- Developer of Asynchronous RN-BSN Program
- Developer of Realia/Simulation Hospital project
- Simulation and Laboratory Development
- Volunteer responsibility for the web presence for the School of Nursing
- LXR testing
- Coordinator of Beta Testfor Elseiver Science's
- Pivotal in redesigning of RN-BSN curriculum
- Development of template fir web course paks with Library Digital Services and Center for Learning Technology
- Development of course management system on the Web
- With Karen Vaughan from the Library Developed Library Tutorial
- Development of School of Nursing's web presence
- TELETECHNET Web assisted course with chat
- Developed idea of communication systems between faculty and student
- Development of initial RN Refresher course as community service for the School of Nursing
- Development of a New Upper Division General University Elective
- Taught first Transition course for RN>BSN which equated to junior Level content
- Development of computerized syllabus lecture schedule form that decreased secretarial time
- Development of a master test card file for junior level course in Anticipation of computer assisted evaluation
- 2006: Faculty Member selected to represent ODU for SCHEV, Teaching with Technology Award
- 2003: Nominated for University Professorship
- 2002: Instructional Technology Teaching Award - co recipient
- 1998: Selected as 1 of 7 Faculty for President's initiative with Microsoft and Web course development
- 1996: Selected as "Teacher that Influenced Me the Most" by a student who is honor graduate of the college
- 1990: Selected as "Teacher that Influenced me the Most" by COHS Honor Student
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Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research