Assistant Professor ETSU College of Nursing
LICENSURE
FNP-C, State of Tennessee, APN0000019004, Expires 06/2022 RN, State of North Carolina, 319625, Expires 06/2021
EDUCATION
Doctor of Nursing Practice, GPA 3.8, August 2011-May 2014 Concentration: Family Nurse Practitioner
East Tennessee State University (ETSU), Johnson City, TN
Capstone Project: "Assessing for Risk Factors of Addiction and the Impact on Provider's Attitudes and Beliefs: An Educational Intervention"
Honors: Sigma Theta Tau International Honors Society of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing, GPA 3.9, August 2009-December 2010 King University, Bristol, TN
Associate Degree in Nursing, August 2005-May 2007 Southwest Virginia Community College, Richlands, VA
CERTIFICATIONS
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners: Family Nurse Practitioner American Heart Association Basic Life Saving (BLS) Expires: 1/30/2021 EXPERIENCE
East Tennessee State University (ETSU), College of Nursing, August 2017-Present -Assistant Professor, Graduate Programs
East Tennessee State University (ETSU), Student Health, January 2015-May 2019 -Family Nurse Practitioner PRN
East Tennessee State University (ETSU), College of Nursing, July 2017-August 2018 -Simulation Lab Director
East Tennessee State University (ETSU), College of Nursing, January 2016-July 2017 -Simulation Lab Coordinator
East Tennessee State University (ETSU), College of Nursing, January 2015-August 2017 -Assistant Professor, Undergraduate Programs
Wellmont Medical Associates (WMA), Urgent Care, October 2015-January 2016 -Family Nurse Practitioner PRN
Inpatient Consultants (IPC), Post-Acute Care, August 2014-January 2015 -Family Nurse Practitioner, Erwin Safe Group
Bristol Regional Medical Center, RN, ICU Shift Leader, July 2010-August 2011 -Served as PRN nursing supervisor
-Registered Nurse
TEACHING Courses Taught
2014-2015 (NRSE 4041) Care of the Adult Practicum (UG) 2014-2015 (NRSE 2030) Health Assessment (RN-BSN) 2015 (NRSE 4051) Care of Older Adults Practicum (UG) 2016 (NRSE 4260) Introduction to Critical Care (UG) 2015-2016 (NRSE 3010) Pharmacology (UG) 2015-2016 Simulation Lab Co-Coordinator
2016 (NRSE 2350) Patient Centered Care 1 Didactic (UG) 2016 (NRSE 2351) Patient Centered Care 1 Practicum (UG) 2016-2017 (NRSE 4610) Adult Care 3 Coordinator (UG) 2016-2017 (NRSE 4610) Adult Care 3 (UG)
2016-2017 Simulation Lab Coordinator 2017-2018 Simulation Director
2017 (NRSE 2030) Health Assessment (RN-BSN)
2017-2018 (NRSE 5010) Advanced Health Assessment Practicum (MSN/DNP) 2018 (NRSE 5011) Research/Evidenced Based Practice (MSN)
2018 (NRSE 5026) Advanced Pediatric Nursing (MSN/DNP)
2018 (NRSE 5009) Advanced Health Assessment Didactic (MSN/DNP) 2018-2019 Simulation Coordinator Graduate
2019-Present (NRSE 5014) FNP II Coordinator (MSN/DNP)
2019-Present (NRSE 5014) Care of Older Adult Practicum (MSN/DNP)
2019-(NRSE 5022) Lifespan Assessment and Clinical Management in Women’s Health: Practicum (MSN/DNP)
College of Nursing-Invited Lectures
Short, C. (2020, May 13). Chest X-Ray Interpretation. DNP Intensives.
Gentry, R. Ousley, L, Short, C. (2019, August 21) Instructional Dermatology Surface Models: An innovative paradigm in educating advanced practice nursing students. DNP Intensive Short, C. (2019, January 9). Total Body Skin Assessment- hands on skills session, DNP Intensive Short, C. (2019, January 9). Lab Interpretation-Urinalysis. DNP Intensives
Pope, V & Short, C. (2017, August 25). “Intro to 12 Lead EKG and Chest X-ray” DNP Intensives Short, C. (2018, April 18). “Code Blue Drugs and Dysrhythmias” ETSU UG Nursing Students Short, C. (2017, November). “Code Blue Drugs and Dysrhythmias” ETSU UG Nursing Students Short, C. (2016, Nov.9) “Case Study: Congestive Heart Failure Pulmonary Edema.” ETSU UG
Nursing Students
Short, C. (2016, April 19) Pain Management. East Tennessee State University College of Nursing (Guest lecture).
Short, C. (2016, August 31) Pain Management. East Tennessee State University College of Nursing (Guest lecture).
SCHOLARSHIP Grants/Research
Care. Open IRB
(2019). Testing Innovative Clinical Education Dermatology Models at the Front Line of Patient Care. Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation President’s Grant Application. ($29,751) -Co-Principle Investigator (not accepted).
(2019). Simulation in Advanced Practice Nursing Programs in North American: Results of a Mixed Methods Study. Open IRB
(2019). Instructional Dermatology Surface Models: An Innovative Paradigm in
Educating Advanced Practice Nursing Students. Co-investigator. Study Complete (2019). Instructional Dermatology Surface Models: An Innovative Paradigm in
Educating Advanced Practice Nursing Students. ($10,000)-ETSU RDC Major Grant. Co-Investigator. (not accepted)
(2019). Innovation: Instructional Dermatology Surface Models. American Nurses Association. ($50,000)-Co-Investigator (not accepted)
(2019) Effectiveness and Evaluation of a Faculty-led Clinical Simulation Practice in Graduate Programs. Open IRB
(2018). Face and Content Validity of New Dermatology Education Tools for Use in Simulation. Study complete.
(2018). Face and Content Validity of New Dermatology Education Tools for Use in Simulation- ETSU College of Nursing Center for Nursing Research Faculty Scholar Program. ($1,500)-Co-investigator. (Accepted)
(2018). A Digital Application to Enhance Nurse Practitioner Student Clinical Experiences in Graduate Programs. ETSU College of Nursing Center for Nursing Research Faculty Scholar Program ($1,500)-Co-investigator. (Accepted)
(2017). Instructional Dermatology Surface Models (IDSM). Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Pioneering Ideas program. Co-investigator (not accepted)
(2016). ABC: Assessing Beginning Students Comprehension. Instructional Development Grant Primary Investigator (not accepted)
Publications
Short, C. & Short, R. (2019). Uveal Melanoma. Consultant, 59(10): 317-319.
https://www.consultant360.com/article/consultant360/ophthalmology/uveal-melanoma Nye, C., Campbell, S.H., Hebert, S., Short, C., & Thomas, M. (2019). Simulation in advanced
practice nursing programs: A North American study. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 26: 3-10. doi: 10.1016/j.ecns.2018.09.005
Short, C., Gentry, R. & Ousley, L. (2018). Grand rounds case patient presentation: Fracture Blister. Clinician Reviews, 28(3), 29-30, 32-33.
Ousley, L., Short, C. & Gentry, R. (2017). Phytophotodermatitis. Consultant, 57(9): 497-499. Gentry, R., Ousley, L., & Short, C. (2016). Nickel allergic contact dermatitis: A case report.
Consultant, 57(3):180-182.
Professional Poster/Podium Presentations
Short, C., Mullins, C., Pope, V. & Wise, Marah. (2020). Graduate Nursing: Evaluation of a Faculty Guided Clinical Competency Exam Practice Session [Poster Session]. 2020 NCNA Annual Convention. Raleigh, NC (Abstract accepted for Fall 2020).
Short, C., Ousley, L, & Gentry, R. (2020). An Innovative Paradigm in Educating Advanced Practice Nursing Students: Instructional Dermatology Surface Models
(Podium). 2020 Sigma Theta Tau International Epsilon S at-Large Research Day. (Abstract Submitted-Pending)
Short, C., Gentry, R. & Ousley, L. (2020, April 21-26) Instructional Dermatology Surface Models: An Innovative Paradigm in Educating Advanced Practice Nursing Students (Podium). National Organization for Nurse Practitioner Faculty. Chicago, IL.
Short, C. & Short, R. (2020, March 20-23). Uveal Melanoma [Poster]. National
Conference for Nurse Practitioners, Nashville, TN, United States. (Conference canceled) Ousley, L., Gentry, R., & Short, C. Educators Impact Education Through Innovative
Dermatology Models [Virtual Poster] Rural Health Association of Tennessee Virtual Research Poster Competition. Pigeon Forge, TN.
Short, C & Short, R. (2019, November 20-22). Uveal Melanoma [Virtual Poster] Rural Health Association of Tennessee Virtual Research Poster Competition. Pigeon Forge, TN. (3rd
place)
Ousley, L., Gentry, R., Short, C. (2019 Sept 23) Instructional Dermatology Surface Models [Poster]. Health Care Innovation and Entrepreneurship Workshop. Columbus, OH.
Gentry, R., Ousley, L., Short, C. (2019 April 5) Educators Impact Nurse Practitioner Education through Innovative Dermatology Models (Podium). National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty. Atlanta, GA. Podium
Ousley, L., Short, C. & Gentry, R. (2019 March 29) Assessing the Validity of a New
Dermatology Tool (Podium Presentation). Tennessee Simulation Alliance. Knoxville, TN. Ousley, L., Gentry, R., & Short, C. (2018, November 14-16) Pre-Research Face and Content
Validity for New Dermatology Education Tools for Use in Simulation [Virtual Poster] 3rd
Annual Rural Health Association of Tennessee Virtual Research Poster Competition. Pigeon Forge, TN.
Ousley, L., Short, C, & Gentry, R. (2018, June 13) From Idea to Patent: Instructional
Dermatology Surface Models for use in Simulation and Standardized Patients (Podium Presentation). INACSL Conference-Toronto, Canada. Podium
Nye, C, Fancher, S., Campbell, S., Short, C & Thomas, M. (2018, June 14). The Use of Simulation In Advanced Practice Nursing Programs: A North American Perspective (Podium
Presentation). INACSL Conference-Toronto, Canada Podium
Gentry, R., Ousley, L. & Short, C. (2018, April 6). Face and Content Validity of New
Dermatology Education Tools for Use in Simulation (Podium Presentation). Sigma Theta Tau International Epsilon S at-Large Research Day, TN.
Ousley, L. & Short, C. (2017, March 17). Instructional Dermatology Surface Models (IDSM) for Use in Simulation. ETSU Intellectual Properties Committee Disclosure.
Short, C. (2015, March 30). Assessing for Risk Factors of Addiction and the Impact on Provider's Attitudes and Beliefs: An Educational Intervention (Podium Presentation). Presented at the Faculty Research Forum, Johnson City, TN
Short, C. (2014, February 21). Assessing for Risk Factors of Addiction and the Impact on Provider's Attitudes and Beliefs: An Educational Intervention [Poster]. Presented at the Primary Care and Prevention Conference, Johnson City, TN
Peer Reviewer
(2019, October) Abstract Reviewer. National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty (NONPF) 2020 Conference
(2019, May) Peer Reviewer. International Journal of Health Science Education.
(2019, January) Abstract Reviewer. Tennessee Simulation Alliance Annual Conference. (2018, July) Peer Reviewer. International Journal of Health Sciences Education.
(2018, April 5) Judge Appalachian Research Poster Presentations. Johnson City, TN Recognition/Awards
(2020, March 11). Interviewed by the America Nurses Association for Nursing Innovation. (Silver Spring, Maryland).
(2020, January 20) Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) Research Committee presented the annual Article of Influence Award for Nye, C., Campbell, S.H., Fancher, S., Short, C. & Thomas, M. (2019). Simulation in Advanced Practice Nursing Programs: A North American Survey. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 26, 3-10.
doi:10.1016/j.ecns.2018.09.005 at the International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH) January 20th, 2020. "The Society of Simulation of Healthcare Research Committee
showcases articles published in the past year that have a strong impact on practice and research in healthcare simulation." https://www.ssih.org/SSH-Resources/Articles-of-Influence
(2020, January 30). United States Patent and Trademark Office: Instructional Dermatology Surface Models (IDSM) for use in Simulation. Application Published: US 2020/0035128 A1.
(2019 April) ANA Nurse Pitch Instructional Dermatology Surface Models: First Place Winner ($7,500)
(2017). Technology Access Fee Committee. Proposal funded for Sevierville classroom-teaching and education. Approved ($45,000)
(2016) National League of Nursing, Leadership Development Program for Simulation Educators (not accepted)
SERVICE Professional Affiliations
(2019-Present) North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA) (2019-Present) American Nurses Association (ANA)
(2019-Present) National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) - NONPF Simulation Task Force (Member) (2019-present)
(2013-Present) Sigma Theta Tau, Epsilon Chapter
- Board of Directors: Governance Committee (2019-2021) (2017-2019) Tennessee Nurses Association (TNA)
(2015-2019) Northeast Tennessee Nurse Practitioner Association -Secretary (2016-2017)
External Volunteer Service
(2019-present) Alleghany Cares. Volunteer, Sparta, NC.
(2019, September 15) UMOJA Festival Volunteer. Johnson City, TN (2018, November 4) Remote Area Medical (RAM) Volunteer. Gray, TN
(2018, October 21) Scarecrow Skedaddle (Community Event). Johnson City, TN
(2018, June 23) First Aid for Mental Health Crises (Event Organizer) Piney Flats First Baptist Church, Piney Flats, TN.
(2018, May 1) Site visit from Appalachian Christian Academy to tour the ETSU Simulation Lab (2018, March 15). Presentation to Appalachian Christian Academy Students. “What is a Nurse
Practitioner?” Bristol, TN.
(2017, August 14). Career Fair, “What is a Nurse Practitioner?” Piney Flats, TN.
(2017, March 30) Site visit from Appalachian Christian Academy to tour the ETSU Simulation Lab
(2017, March 10) Presentation to Appalachian Christian Academy Students. “What is a Nurse Practitioner?” Bristol, TN.
(2017, Feb 4) My Healthy Tennessee Health Fair. Volunteer, Nurse Practitioner. Pigeon Forge, TN
(2016-2017) Northeast Nurse Practitioner Association, Secretary. Institutional Volunteer Service
(2019-present) Volunteered to be a faculty mentor for on-line IPE experience (2018-2019) Volunteered to be a faculty mentor for on-ground IPE experience (2018, June 19) College of Medicine Skills Day. IV demonstration.
(2016-present) Organize workshops and training for Nurse Practitioner Students Including: suturing, Nexplanon IUD, joint injection and joint aspiration.
(2017, February 15) Site visit from Pre-Health Living and Learning Community to tour ETSU Simulation Lab
(2017, February 11) Site visit from Pre-Health Living and Learning Community to tour ETSU Simulation Lab
(2016, September 21) Campus Round-up Event, ETSU College Welcome Week Participant. (2015, August 19) Enrichment Program: Promoting Achievement in the Health Sciences (PAtHS)
(Event organizer)
Committees: College/University
(2019-present) Daisy Committee (ETSU-CON) - (Committee Member)
(2019-2022) Faculty Sick Bank Trustee (ETSU-University) - (Committee Member)
(2018-2020) College of Nursing Council (ETSU-CON) - (Vice Chair 2018-2019: Chair 2019- 2020)
(2019 August) Search Committee for Simulation Director (ETSU-CON) - (Committee Member) (2018-present) Graduate Intensive Task Force (ETSU-CON) - (Committee Member)
(2017-present) DNP Clinical Evaluations Task Force (ETSU-CON) - (Committee Member) (2016-2019) Faculty Senate (ETSU-University)- (Committee Member)
(2017–2018) Disclosure Review Committee (ETSU-University) - (Committee Member) (2016-2017) University Handbook Committee (ETSU-University) - (Committee Member) (2015-2018) Faculty Search Committee (ETSU-CON) - (Vice Chair 2015-2016: Chair 2016-
2017)
(2015) Faculty Mentoring Subcommittee (ETSU-CON) - (Committee Member)
(2015) Wellness: Healthy Campus Subcommittee 2020 (ETSU-University)- (Committee Member)
Professional Development
-NONPF 46th Annual Conference. Virtual Conference. April 24th-26th.
-Taking your OSCE’s Online-Questions and Answers. Webinar. April 22, 2020 - 2020 Opioid Education Symposium Webinar. April 20, 2020
-Virtual OSCE Telemedicine Patient Encounter with Instructor Observation. Webinar. April 2, 2020
- Health Care Innovation and Entrepreneurship Workshop. Columbus, OH. September 23, 2019 -Sigma Theta Tau International: Social Media for Health Care Providers, webinar. August 29,
2019
-Sigma Theta Tau International: Leadership 360: A Global View of Transformative Leadership. August 29, 2019
-Sigma Theta Tau International: Addressing Incivility and Lateral Violence in the Nursing Workforce. August 29, 2019
-Sigma Theta Tau International: Concept Analysis and the Advance of Nursing Knowledge: State of the Science. August 29, 2019
-Sigma Theta Tau International: Clinical Faculty Development: Initiation of a Mentoring Program. August 29, 2019
-ANCC Pathway to Excellence Conference and ANA Quality and Innovation Conference. April 24-26, 2019
-NONPF 45th Annual Conference. April 4-7, 2019
-Tennessee Department of Health: New Issues, Data, and Laws in the Opioid Epidemic Webinar. April 4, 2019
-Tennessee Simulation Alliance Conference. March 28-29, 2019 -Citi Training. Completed on January 16, 2019
-Spring IPE Faculty Development. January 10, 2019
-Fitzgerald Medication Update Webinar: June 28, 2017-November 28, 2018. -ITS Online Training. September 6, 2018.
-INACSL Conference. June 13-16, 2018 -2018 Research Day. April 6, 2018 -ITS Online Training. October 16, 2017
-Tennessee Nurse Educator Institute. August 3-4, 2017 -INACSL Conference. June 21-24, 2017
-21st Annual Primary Care Conference. March 20-23, 2017
-ATI Nursing Education: Item Writing. February 6, 2017
-INACSL Webinar: Integrating a Multi-Campus Approach to Simulation Education in Faculty Education. November 16, 2016
-Society for Simulation Healthcare: 17th International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare.
January 27-February 1, 2017
-Mask-Ed (KRS simulation) training. September 23-24, 2016 -INACSL Conference. June 15-18, 2016
-CAE Healthcare Southern Regional SimDay. April 15, 2016
-Antimicrobial Stewardship in the Era of Antibiotic Resistance. January 30, 2016 -Healthy Kingsport 6th Annual Regional Healthcare Symposium. October 16, 2015
-1st Annual Southeastern IPE Conference: Improving Outcomes for Patients with Multiple
Chronic illnesses. June 11, 2015
-Prescriptions for High-Risk Meds Liked with Teen Misuse, webinar. February 23, 2015
Student Committees DNP Capstone Committees 2020-Present (Jennifer Cooke)
2019-Present (Jessica Guinn) Tobacco Cessation in Behavioral Health (Chair)
2019-2020 (Barbara Hayes) Evaluating the Implementation of an Addiction Screening Questionnaire in an Opiate Treatment Program. (Chair)
2016-2018 (Mary Wise) SBIRT Implementation in Rural Health Clinics (Chair)
2016-2017 (Holly Sawyer) Dental Pain in Watauga County: Emergency Room Protocol (Committee Member)
2015-2017(Deana Rhinehart) Evaluating a Communication Simulation Scenario (Co-Chair) Honors-in-Disciple
2016-2017 (Amanda McDaniel) Evaluation of Flight Nurses Experiences in Critical Care Setting (Chair)
