Beverly J. Epeneter, Ed.D, RN
Contact Information: Date of Appointment: 07-01-1984
Linfield College Rank: Professor
2255 NW Northrup, Loveridge Hall 45A Tenure: Yes Portland, OR 97210
Phone: 503-413-8072
Education:
Ed.D. Portland State University Portland, Oregon
Educational Leadership: Postsecondary Education June 1998
M.N. University of Oregon, Health Science Center Eugene, Oregon
Focus: Medical Surgical Nursing- Pediatrics, Obstetrics June 1975
B.S. University of Oregon, School of Nursing Eugene, Oregon
Focus: Nursing June 1973
Diploma Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing Portland, Oregon
Academic Teaching Experience:
2003-present Professor Linfield College Portland, Oregon 1991-2003 Associate Professor Linfield College Portland, Oregon 1984-1990 Assistant Professor Linfield College Portland, Oregon 1978-1984 InstructorParent Child Nursing
Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing Portland, Oregon
1976-1978 Instructor
Pediatric Nursing
Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing Portland, Oregon
Professional Experience, Including Clinical Practice:
1986-1991 Staff Nurse, On Call Newborn Nursery and SRMCLegacy Good Samaritan Hospital and Medical Center Portland, Oregon
1971 Float Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital and Medical Center Portland, Oregon
1968-1970 Charge Nurse
Pediatrics
Good Samaritan Hospital and Medical Center Portland, Oregon
Publications, Presentations, Scholarly Activity:
2014 A Substance Abuse Awareness Seminar for Undergraduate Nursing Students, oral presentation at the 25th Sigma Theta Tau International Research Congress, Engaging Colleagues: Improving Global Health Outcomes, Hong Kong, July 26, 2014.
2013 Less is More: Redesign of a Mentoring Program, co-authored with Michael Reyes Andrillon, peer reviewed poster presented by Reyes Andrillon at the 2013 NCIN 6th Annual Summit: Transforming the Academic Environment and Organizational Culture, Washington, DC. October 10-12, 2013. 2012 Cadiz, D., O’Neill, C., Butell, S., Epeneter, B. & Basin, B. (2012, July).
Quasi-experimental evaluation of a substance use awareness educational intervention for nursing students. Journal of Nursing Education, 51(7), 411-415. DOI: 10.3928/01484834-20120515-02
2011 A Process Model to Encourage Reflective Practice of Nursing Students (paper and model in progress) coauthored and developed with Pam Wheeler, PhD, RN, Spring 2011.
Kolb’s Experiential Learning Theory and Learning Styles, class presented to students in NURS 103 Foundations of Reflective Nursing Practice, Linfield College, School of Nursing, Portland, Oregon, June 27, 2011. 2010 Kolb’s Experiential Learning Theory and Learning Styles, class presented
to students in NURS 103 Foundations of Reflective Nursing Practice, Linfield College, School of Nursing, Portland, Oregon, June 25, 2010. Program Evaluation of a Nursing Student Drug Abuse Awareness Training Seminar Co-principal investigator with Sue Butell, MS, RN in collaboration with Oregon Nurses Foundation Dave Cadiz, MBA, PhD and Chris O’Neill, RN, DMin IRB #0910-30; project initiated Fall 2010.
2009 Kolb’s Experiential Learning Theory and Learning Styles, class presented to students in NURS 103 Foundations of Reflective Nursing Practice, Linfield College, School of Nursing, Portland, Oregon, June 2009.
2006 Health Policy in India and China, Co-authored and presented with Vivian Tong, PhD, RN at the 4th Annual Western Regional International Health Conference on “Health, Human Rights and Economics: The Value of Human Life” Portland, OR, February 18, 2006.
New and Expanding Nursing Programs in Oregon, A brief report to the House of Delegates from the Cabinet on Nursing Education, ONA Convention, Seaside, OR April 27, 2006.
Epeneter, B. (2006, Fall) Lloydena Grimes Award for Excellence in Nursing 2006 Recipient: Marni Allen, [Remarks at Nursing Alumni Banquet May 6, 2006] Linfield-Good Samaritan School of Nursing Alumni News.
Epeneter, B. (2006, June) Oregon’s nursing education programs expand. Oregon Nurse, 71(2).
Kolb’s Experiential Learning Theory and Learning Styles, class presented to students in N 103 Foundations of Reflective Nursing Practice, Linfield College, School of Nursing, Portland, Oregon, June 23, 2006.
Health Care in India and China, co-presented with Vivian Tong, PhD, RN to Linfield students and staff, McMinnville, OR, September 13, 2006. RN-BSN Program presentation to prospective RN students – co-presented with Dr. Barbara Limandri at Salem Hospital, Salem, OR, November 1, 2006.
2005 Healthcare in India and China, presentation with Vivian Tong, PhD, RN at Nursing Alumni Day, Portland, OR, May 2005.
Perceptions of Registered Nurses in the First Two Years of Practice Regarding How Well Their Nursing Education Program Prepared Them to Meet the Expectations of Practice. Survey developed and piloted by the ONA Cabinet on Education.
2004 Interactive Sessions on Precepting Nursing Students & Orientees Part A & B, development and presentation with the Cabinet on Education Oregon Nurses Association, Centennial Convention, Portland, OR.
Building on Generational Differences in the Workplace: Begin by
Understanding, workshop for Legacy Nurse Managers and Nursing Staff presented with Dr. Vivian Tong, Portland, OR, April 22, 2004.
Stressors of Recent Baccalaureate Nursing Graduates, peer reviewed poster presentation, Co-authored with Vivian Tong, PhD, RN and Stephanie Johnson, NS, Western Institute of Nursing Conference Portland, OR.
Stressors of Recent Baccalaureate Nursing Graduates, peer reviewed poster presentation, Co-authored with Vivian Tong, PhD, RN and Stephanie Johnson, NS, National League for Nursing Education Summit 2004, Orlando, Florida.
Continuing Education and Conferences:
2014 7th International Annual Mentoring Conference, Developing Networks: Mentoring & Coaching at Work, The Mentoring Institute, Albuquerque, New Mexico, October 21-24, 2014
25th Sigma Theta Tau International Research Congress, Engaging
Colleagues: Improving Global Health Outcomes, Hong Kong, July 24-28, 2014.
Nursing Faculty Retreat, Concept Curriculum, Portland, Oregon, June 2-3, 2014
Stability in the Storm: Nursing’s Role and Authority in a Changing
Environment, 2014 ONA Convention, Wilsonville, Oregon, May 21, 2014. Strong Voices & Big Dreams: Influencing the Future, NSNA 62nd Annual Convention, Nashville, Tennessee, April 9-13, 2014.
2013 Nursing Faculty Retreat, Preparation for CCNE Accreditation Site Visit, Portland, Oregon, June 13-14, 2013.
Transitions: The Value of Nursing in a Changing Health Care System, Oregon Nurses Association’s 2013 CE Conference, Eugene, Oregon, October 1-2, 2013.
2012 5th Annual NCIN Program Liaison’s Summit, Building on Five Years of Success, Washington, DC, October 11-13, 2012.
2011 Oregon Nurses Association Annual Convention 2011 - Making a Perfect Fit: Nursing in the Age of Health Care Reform, Portland, Oregon, April 14, 2011.
Faculty Development Workshop, Semester Planning and Course Development, McMinnville, Oregon, June 3, 2011.
Creative Teaching Strategies for the Nurse Educator, seminar, Portland, Oregon, June 13, 2011
2011 Leadership and Innovation Symposium Dedicated Education Unit: Next Steps for Sustainability and Growth, University of Portland
Presenters, Portland, Oregon, July 23, 2011.
2010 Faculty Workshop, Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, Dr. Douglas Eder presenter; Learning Resources, representatives of 4 publishing companies, presenters, Portland, Oregon, June 1-2, 2010. 2010 NCLEX Invitational, Atlanta, Georgia, September 13, 2010.
2009 National Health Care Ergonomics Conference, Oregon Nurses Association Conference - From Hostile to Healthy: Creating a Culture of Safety in Nursing. Portland, Oregon, March 12, 2009.
Oregon Nurses Association Annual Convention 2009 – Law and Order: Issues in Practice. Portland, Oregon, April 15, 2009. (4.5 contact hours) Linfield-Good Samaritan School of Nursing Annual Retreat –Educating Nurses: A Call for Radical Transformation. Curriculum Consultants Drs. Molly Sutphen and Lisa Day, Portland, Oregon, June 3, 2009.
Summer Institute on Evidence-Based Practice – Achieving Excellence with Evidence. San Antonio, Texas, July 8-11, 2009.
2007 National Council of State Boards of Nursing - Transition Of New Nurses From Education To Practice: A Regulatory Perspective. Chicago, Illinois. February 22, 2007
AACN 2007 Spring Annual Meeting – Responding to the Challenges and Opportunities in Nursing Higher Education. Washington, DC, March 17-20, 2007 (7.0 contact hours)
Oregon Nurses Association Convention (ONA) – Many Paths, One Goal: Leadership by Nurses. Eugene, Oregon, April 11-13, 2007. (6.33 contact hours)
Dedicated Education Unit Symposium. Portland, OR, July 22, 2007. (4.5 CEU hours)
Summer Institute for Intercultural Communication – Learning Styles Across Cultures. Portland, Oregon, July 23-25, 2007.
NLN Education Summit 2007 Evolution or Revolution: Recreating Nursing Education. Phoenix, Arizona, September 26-29, 2007.
2006 AACN 2006 Spring Executive Development Series: Adaptive Leadership in Changing Times. Washington, DC, March 10-11, 2006 (9.25 contact hours)
AACN 2006 Spring Annual Meeting – Taking the Helm of Nursing
Education: Charting New Directions. Washington, DC, March 11-14, 2006 (6.75 contact hours)
Oregon Nurses Association Convention (ONA) – In Our Hands: Nursing’s Responsibility for Patient Safety, Seaside, OR, April 27-28, 2006 (7.1 ANCC contact hours)
Linfield Nursing Faculty Retreat- Horizontal Violence, Susan Luparell, PhD, presenter, Menucha Retreat Center, Corbett, OR June 1-2, 2006
Beginning Spanish, weekly non-credit class through Portland Community College, Portland, OR, June 26-August 7, 2006
AACN Leadership for Academic Nursing Program, Lansdowne, VA, August 13-17, 2006 (27.5 contact hours)
Grants 101: Professional Grant Proposal Writing, The Grant Institute, Portland State University, Portland, OR September 25-27, 2006 (2.4 CEU) Teaching Educationally Underserved Students, Linfield College – Portland, Dr. N. Martinez, Consultant, September 29, 2006 (1 hour)
AACN 2006 Fall Semiannual Meeting – Recognizing Challenges and Opportunities in Nursing Higher Education. Washington, DC, October 28-31, 2006 (6 contact hours)
A Geriatric Nursing Education Curricula Workshop, Linfield College – Portland, Catherine Van Son, PhD, RN faculty, December 1, 2006
2005 AACN 2005 Spring Annual Meeting – Policy and Politics in Nursing Higher Education: Identifying Our Priorities. Washington, DC March 19-22, 2005 (6.5 contact hours)
AACN Hot Issues Conference: Advancing the Nurse Faculty Role and Emphasizing the Teaching Role (pre-conference). Scottsdale, Arizona May 1-3, 2005 (16.0 contact hours)
Linfield Good Samaritan School of Nursing, Nursing Faculty Retreat: Cultivating Respect Across Cultures. The Road to Respect: Understanding Culture and Value Formation, Steve Berman, LCSW. Cultural Diversity in the Classroom: Strategies for Success, Maria Elena Ruiz, Ph.D, CFNP, RN. Menucha Retreat Center, Corbett, OR, June 1-2, 2005
Inclusive Exclusive Excellence and Student Engagement, Alma Clayton Peterson speaker, Linfield College Portland Campus Retreat, McMenamins Grand Lodge, Forest Grove, OR, September 30, 2005
Nursing Workforce Diversity Summit, Linfield College-Portland Campus, Linfield-Good Samaritan School of Nursing, Portland, OR October 10, 2005 AACN 2005 Fall Semiannual Meeting – Taking the Helm of Nursing
Education: Navigating Uncertain Waters. Washington DC, October 22-25, 2005 (9.0 contact hours)
2004 Celebrating the Past, Practicing in the Present, Envisioning the Future. Oregon Nurses Association Centennial Convention; “We Band of Angels” Keynote; In the Palm of Your Hand: PDAs in Nursing Care; Interactive Sessions on Precepting Nursing Students & Orientees A & B, Portland, OR April 14-16, 2004 (7.2 contact hours)
Western Institute of Nursing – Hallmarks of Quality: Generating and Using Knowledge. Portland, Oregon April 22-24, 2004
Navigating the Soul’s Journey: A Practitioner Certification in Intuition, 6-day course with Christine Page, MD, Sedona, Arizona April 29 through May 4, 2004
AACN 2004 Fall Semiannual Meeting – Policy and Politics in Nursing Higher Education: The Dean’s Role in Advocacy. Washington, DC October 23-26, 2004 (8.5 contact hours)
Awards, Grants, Fellowships:
2015 Professional Development Grant for Collaborative Faculty/Student
Research Focus Group Study on Work-Related Stressors of New Nursing Graduates
2008 Lloydena Grimes Award for Nursing Excellence, Linfield College 2007 Administrator Special Recognition Award, Linfield College
2003 Professional Development Grant for Collaborative Faculty/Student Research Focus Group Study on Stressors of New Nursing Graduates - with Dr. Vivian Tong
1991-92 Professional Development Grant for Tuition for Doctoral Study, Linfield College
1991 Nominated for the Annual Faculty Teaching Award, Linfield College 1990-91 Professional Development Grant for Tuition for Doctoral Study, Linfield
College
1990 Nominated for the Annual Burlington Northern Teaching Award, Linfield College
Peterson Nursing School Support Committee Fellowship - Childbearing Nursing: Single Room Maternity Care 1991-92
1989 Nominated for Annual Faculty Teaching Award, Linfield College
Professional Activities and Community Service
2015 – Oregon State Board of Nursing, Nurse Educator position on Board present
2015- Oregon Nurses Association, Cabinet on Education, member present
2003 - 15 Oregon Nurses Association, Cabinet on Education, Chair 2010 50 Year Nursing Alumni Luncheon, host, May 1, 2010
2006-08 Oregon State Board of Nursing Division 45 Task Force – member Division 21 Task Force – member
2003-04 Oregon Nurses Association, Member of 2004 Centennial Convention Planning Committee
2002-03 Oregon Nurses Association, Cabinet on Education, member
2001-02 Sigma Theta Tau, Xi Mu Chapter, President elect and delegate to the Biennial Convention
Professional Memberships:
2001- American Nurses Association, member present
1994 – Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Xi Mu Chapter, present Linfield College School of Nursing, member
2004-07 Oregon Council of Deans, member
2004-07 Oregon Nursing Leadership Council Steering Committee and Education Committee, member
1993-95 Oregon League for Nursing, member
1991-94 Linfield College School of Nursing Honor Society, member
Linfield College Service – Committee Work:
Information available upon request.Licensure/Certification:
RN Licensure in Oregon since 1968 and Washington 2001 to 2015 Basic Life Support 8/15
