Degrees, Licensures and Certifications: DNP, MSN, RN, CNE
Research Interests: smoke-free policy, bedside reporting and the effects of substance abuse during pregnancy on the newborn
Bio
Dr. Ellet brings more than 30 years of clinical experience in the areas of medical-surgical and maternity newborn nursing into the classroom and clinical settings. Ferguson graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a focus in clinical practice in 2012 and a Master of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN) in 2006. She completed her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) at Morehead State University. Ferguson has published as an author/co-author for several refereed nursing journals and has presented a variety of nursing education topics at the national and state levels.
Publications
Ferguson, T.D., Howell, T.L., & Parsons, L.C. Clinical Simulation for Practicing Labor and Delivery Nurses: Advancing Competency through Simulated Nursing Practice. POJ Nursing Practice & Research. (Accepted for publication).
Ferguson, T.D. (2017). Gastroesophageal Reflux: Regurgitation in the Infant Population. Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America. (Accepted for publication, March 2018).
Ferguson, T. R., & Howell, T. L.(2015). Bedside Reporting: Protocols for Improving Patient Care. Nursing Nursing Clinics of North America, 50(4), 735–747. http://DOI: 10.1016/j.cnur.2015.07.011
Ferguson, T. R., Howell, T. L., & Parsons, L. C. (2014). The Birth Experience: Learning Through Clinical Simulation. International Journal of Childbirth Education,
Howell, T. L., & James, T. R. (2012). Innovative Instructional Design to Alleviate the Shortage of Clinical Practice Sites for Education Through the Use of a Simulated OB Experience. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing, 41(Supplement 1), S111.
Howell, T. L., James, T. R., & Parsons, L. (2012). Building New Programs in Women’s Health: A Fiscal Perspective. International Journal of Childbirth Education, 27(1), 64–69.
