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CURRICULUM VITAE

Norah Johnson PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of College ofnursing
Professor
OFFICE ADDRESS:
3965 South Camrose Ave
New Berlin, WI 53151
Fax: 414-288-1939
Email: norah.johnson@marquette.edu

EDUCATION:
1980 - 1983 University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada - BSc
1983 - 1985 Humber College, Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada - Dip
1992 - 1993 St. Joseph's College, Rensselaer, IN - BSN, Nursing
1996 - 2001 Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI - M.S.N. - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
2004 - 2009 Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI - PhD. - Nursing

FACULTY APPOINTMENTS:
1992 - 1995 Instructor, St. Elizabeth School of Nursing, Lafayette, IN
2004 - 2005 Clinical Instructor, Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, WI
2005 - 2007 Research Assistant, Marquette University
2005 - 2007 Clinical Instructor, Marquette University
2010 - 2016 Assistant Professor, Marquette University
2010 - Present Assistant Professor, Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Medical College of Wisconsin
2016 - 2022 Associate Professor with tenure, College of Nursing, Marquette University
08/22/2022 - Present Professor, College of Nursing, Marquette University, 560 N. 16th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53233

ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS:
01/01/2014 - Present Pediatric Primary Care Option Coordinator, College of Nursing, Marquette University
01/01/2022 - Present Program Director Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Program, Marquette University, 530 N. 16th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53233

HOSPITAL AND CLINICAL ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS:
2001 - 2003 Nurse Practitioner, Childrens Neurology, Medical College of Wisconsin
03/2003 - 11/2004 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Neurosurgery, Childrens Neurosurgery
2014 - 2016 Nurse Practitioner, Department of Medicine, Section of Pediatrics, Urgent Care, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, WI

SPECIALTY BOARDS AND CERTIFICATION:
Board Certified
Issue DateExpiration
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
2001
2025
   
AWARDS AND HONORS:
1999 - Present Sigma Theta Tau National Nursing Honor Society Induction.
2008 Lamplight Scholarship, Milwaukee District Nursing Organization Milwaukee WI
2008 Julie Lathrop Nursing Research Award, , Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee WI.
2008 Paint the Country Purple Creativity Award., Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
2009 PhD graduating class speaker., Marquette University
2011 - Present Greater Wisconsin Chapter Excellence in Nursing Research Award., Society of Pediatric Nurses
2012 Outstanding Dissertation Award Family Research Section., Midwest Nursing Research Society
2013 Julie Lathrop Nursing Research Award. , Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee WI.
01/06/2014 Semi Finalist Nurse Faculty Scholar, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
2014 Early Investigator Award Family Research Section., Midwest Nursing Research Society
2015 - Present Julie Lathrop Nursing Research Award, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin

MEMBERSHIPS IN HONORARY AND PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:
International Society of Nursing and Genomics
NAPNAP
(Sigma Theta Tau International)
Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science
Midwest Nursing Research Society

EDITORSHIPS/EDITORIAL BOARDS/JOURNAL REVIEWS:
Journal Review
2010 - Present Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing
2011 - Present Infant Mental Health
2012 - Present Research in Developmental Disabilities
2012 - Present Special Care in Dentistry
2012 - Present Journal for Autism and Developmental Disorders
2013 - Present Early Career Reviewer (ECR) program at the Center for Scientific Review
2013 - Present Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders
2013 - Present Journal of Pediatric Nursing
2013 - Present Quality of Life Research

NATIONAL ELECTED/APPOINTED LEADERSHIP AND COMMITTEE POSITIONS:
2015 - 2021 Liaison to the AAP from the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, Committee on Psychosocial Aspects of Family Health ( COPACFH), American Academy of Pediatrics

RESEARCH GRANTS/AWARDS/CONTRACTS/PROJECTS:
Prior
Peer Review
Title:
Understanding Relationships of HRQL for parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Source:
Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation / Pfizer Community Innovations
Role & Effort:
Principal Investigator
Dates:
2007 - 2009
Direct Funds:
$2,500
  
Title:
Effects of Positive Cognitions and Resourcefulness on Autism Spectrum Disorder Caregiver's Burden
Source:
American Psychiatric Nurse Association
Role & Effort:
Co Investigator
Dates:
2011 - 2012
Direct Funds:
$5,000
  
Title:
Effect of a social script iPAD application for children with autism spectrum disorder undergoing medical imaging procedures.
Role & Effort:
Principal Investigator
Dates:
2011 - 2014
Direct Funds:
$14,256
  
Title:
Validation of a Behavior Observation tool for children with ASD in the Hospital Setting (ASD/HCS),
Source:
Sigma Theta Tau Delta Gamma at Large, $3000.
Role & Effort:
Principal Investigator
Dates:
2012 - 2013
Direct Funds:
$3,000
  

EXTRAMURAL TEACHING:
Nursing Student Education
2008 - Present Marquette University, Doctoral, Masters and undergraduate students
 


BIBLIOGRAPHY
Refereed Journal Publications/Original Papers
1. Schaefer-Campion, C. & Johnson, N. Fostering Mobility in a child with Rett Syndrome: A Case Study. In press, Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics.
2. Johnson, N., Bekhet, A., Robinson, K. & Rodriguez, D. (2013). Attributed Meanings and Strategies to Prevent Challenging Behaviors of Hospitalized Children with Autism: Two Perspectives. In press Journal of Pediatric Health Care. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pedhc.2013.10.001
3. Johnson, N., Giarelli, E., Lewis, C. & Rice, C. (2013). Genomics and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Special Issue of Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 45(1), 69-78. doi: 10.1111/j.1547-5069.2012.01483.x. (Requested Peer-Reviewed Evidence Review)
4. Johnson, N., & Rodriguez, D. (2013). Children with autism spectrum disorder at a pediatric hospital: A Systematic Review of the Literature. Pediatric Nursing, 39(3), 131-141.
5. Johnson, N. & Simpson, P. (2013). Lack of father involvement in research on children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Maternal parenting stress and family functioning. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 34(4), 220-228 doi:10.3109/01612840.2012.745177
6. Bekhet, A., Johnson, N. & Zauszniewski, J. (2012). Effects on resilience of caregivers of persons with autism spectrum disorder: The role of positive cognitions. Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, 18(6), 337 - 344. DOI 10.1177/1078390312467056.
7. Bekhet, A., Johnson, N. & Zauszniewski, J. (2012). Resilience indicators of caregivers of persons with autism: A review of the literature. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 33, 650-656.
8. Drake, J., Johnson, N., Stonek, V., Martinez, D. & Massey, M. (2012). Evaluation of a Coping kit of items to support children with developmental disorders in the hospital setting. Pediatric Nursing, 38(4), 215-221.
9. Johnson, N., Lashley, J., Stonek, V., & Bonjour, A. (2012). Behavioral Challenges Staff Education at a Pediatric Hospital. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 27(6), 742-749.
10. Johnson, N., Frenn, M., Feetham, S., & Simpson, P. (2011). Autism Spectrum Disorder: Parenting stress, familiy functioning and health related quality of life. Family, Systems, & Health, 29(3), 232-252.
11. Johnson, N., Klingbeil, C., Melzer-Lange, M., Humphreys, C., Scanlon, M. & Simpson, P. (2009). Intimate Partner Violence: Evaluation of a Curriculum for Screening Parents of Children at a Pediatric Hospital. Pediatrics, 123(2), 562-568.
12. Klingbeil, C., Johnson, N., Totka, L., & Doyle, L. (2009). When not to go on-line: How to choose the appropriate educational strategy for nurses. Journal of Nursing Staff Development, 25(6), 287-291.
13. Weiss, M., Johnson, N., Malin, S., Jerofke, T., Sherburne, E., & Lang, C. (2008). Readiness for Discharge for Parents of Hospitalized Children: Predictors and Outcomes. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 23(4), 262-285.
14. Johnson, N., Campbell, K & Haglund, K. (2012). Marquette Neighborhood Health Center and Marquette University: An Academic Practice Linkage for Sustainable, Accessible, High Quality Primary Care. Advance for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants on line November http://nurse-practitioners-and-physician-assistants.advanceweb.com/Features/Articles/In-the-Neighborhood.aspx
15. Johnson N, Van Hecke A. Increasing Autism Awareness in Inner-City Churches: A Brief Report. J Pediatr Nurs. 2015;30(6):e63-9.
16. Johnson N, Bree O, Lalley EE, Rettler K, Grande P, Gani MO, Ahamed SI. Effect of a social script iPad application for children with autism going to imaging. J Pediatr Nurs. 2014;29(6):651-9.
17. Schaefer-Campion C, Johnson NL. Fostering Ambulation for a Preschool Child with Rett Syndrome: A Case Report. Phys Occup Ther Pediatr. 2015;35(4):354-64.
18. Johnson N, Frenn M, Feetham S, Simpson P. Autism spectrum disorder: parenting stress, family functioning and health-related quality of life. Fam Syst Health. 2011 Sep;29(3):232-252.
19. Klingbeil CG, Johnson NL, Totka JP, Doyle L. How to select the correct education strategy: when not to go online. J Nurses Staff Dev. 2009;25(6):287-91.
20. Johnson NL, Klingbeil C, Melzer-Lange M, Humphreys C, Scanlon MC, Simpson P. Evaluation of an intimate partner violence curriculum in a pediatric hospital. Pediatrics. 2009 Feb;123(2):562-8.
21. Weiss M, Johnson NL, Malin S, Jerofke T, Lang C, Sherburne E. Readiness for discharge in parents of hospitalized children. J Pediatr Nurs. 2008 Aug;23(4):282-95.
22. DeBusk K, Johnson N, Evans C, Sandler A, Ramalingam SS, Campbell A. Development Of A Patient-Reported Outcome (Pro) Assessment Of Core Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (Nsclc) Symptoms. Value Health. 2015 Nov;18(7):A471.
23. Johnson NL, Burkett K, Reinhold J, Bultas MW. Translating Research to Practice for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: Part I: Definition, Associated Behaviors, Prevalence, Diagnostic Process, and Interventions. J Pediatr Health Care. 2016;30(1):15-26.
24. Bultas MW, Johnson NL, Burkett K, Reinhold J. Translating Research to Practice for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: Part 2: Behavior Management in Home and Health Care Settings. J Pediatr Health Care. 2016;30(1):27-37.
25. Lerret SM, Haglund KA, Johnson NL. Parents' Perspectives on Shared Decision Making for Children With Solid Organ Transplants. J Pediatr Health Care. 2016;30(4):374-80.
26. Lerret SM, Johnson NL, Haglund KA. Parents' perspectives on caring for children after solid organ transplant. J Spec Pediatr Nurs. 2017 Jul;22(3).
27. Sawin KJ, Weiss ME, Johnson N, Gralton K, Malin S, Klingbeil C, Lerret SM, Thompson JJ, Zimmanck K, Kaul M, Schiffman RF. Development of a Self-Management Theory-Guided Discharge Intervention for Parents of Hospitalized Children. J Nurs Scholarsh. 2017 Mar;49(2):202-213.
28. Weiss ME, Sawin KJ, Gralton K, Johnson N, Klingbeil C, Lerret S, Malin S, Yakusheva O, Schiffman R. Discharge Teaching, Readiness for Discharge, and Post-discharge Outcomes in Parents of Hospitalized Children. J Pediatr Nurs. 2017;34:58-64.
29. Klingbeil C, Schiffman RF, Ziebert C, Totka JP, Schmitt CA, Doyle L, Stelter A, Stonek AV, Ke W, Johnson N. Transition of Experienced and New Graduate Nurses to a Pediatric Hospital. J Nurses Prof Dev. 2016;32(4):198-204.
30. Polfuss M, Johnson N, Bonis SA, Hovis SL, Apollon F, Sawin KJ. Autism Spectrum Disorder and the Child's Weight-Related Behaviors: A Parents' Perspective. J Pediatr Nurs. 2016;31(6):598-607.
31. Schonfeld DJ, Demaria T, DISASTER PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE ON PSYCHOSOCIAL ASPECTS OF CHILD AND FAMILY HEALTH. Providing Psychosocial Support to Children and Families in the Aftermath of Disasters and Crises. Pediatrics. 2015 Oct;136(4):e1120-30.
32. Johnson NL, Lerret S, Klingbeil CG, Polfuss M, Gibson C, Gralton K, Garnier-Villarreal M, Ahamed SI, Riddhiman A, Unteutsch R, Pawela L, White-Traut R, Sawin K, Weiss M. Engaging Parents in Education for Discharge (ePED): Evaluating the Reach, Adoption & Implementation of an Innovative Discharge Teaching Method. J Pediatr Nurs. 2020;54:42-49. PMCID: PMC10465147
33. King AL, Garnier-Villarreal M, Simanek AM, Johnson NL. Testing allostatic load factor structures among adolescents: A structural equation modeling approach. Am J Hum Biol. 2019 Jul;31(4):e23242.
34. Cleek EA, Johnson NL, Sheets LK. Interdisciplinary collaboration needed in obtaining high-quality medical information in child abuse investigations. Child Abuse Negl. 2019 Jun;92:167-178. PMCID: PMC6513678
35. Lerret SM, Johnson NL, Polfuss M, Weiss M, Gralton K, Klingbeil CG, Gibson C, Garnier-Villarreal M, Ahamed SI, Adib R, Unteutsch R, Pawela L, White-Traut R, Sawin K. Using the Engaging Parents in Education for Discharge (ePED) iPad Application to Improve Parent Discharge Experience. J Pediatr Nurs. 2020;52:41-48. PMCID: PMC10465148
36. Johnson NL, Lerret S, Polfuss M, Gralton K, Gibson C, Ahamed SI, Riddhiman A, White-Traut R, Brown RL, Sawin KJ. One Size Does Not Fit All: Discharge Teaching and Child Challenging Behaviors. West J Nurs Res. 2022 Sep;44(9):863-873. PMCID: PMC9842074
37. Johnson N, Sangasy P, Robinson K. "No one could calm him down": Mothers' experience of autism diagnosis and obtainment of resources in an urban public school district. Fam Syst Health. 2020 Sep;38(3):255-264.
38. Johnson NL, Bekhet AK, Karenke T, Garnier-Villarreal M. Swim Program Pilot for Children with Autism: Impact on Behaviors and Health. West J Nurs Res. 2021 Apr;43(4):356-363.
39. Johnson NL, Krueger W, Jilek E, Haglund K. Conversations With Health Care Providers and Parents Before Autism Diagnosis: A Qualitative Study. J Pediatr Health Care. 2020;34(5):453-461.
40. Whitmore KE, Johnson NL, Park J, Salama S, Sobiesk RJ. Improving Inclusion for Children With Special Health Care Needs in Childcare Settings: Results From a Statewide Survey of Childcare Professionals. J Pediatr Health Care. 2023;37(2):e1-e10.
41. Christianson J, Johnson N, Nelson A, Singh M. Work-Related Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, and Nurse Intention to Leave the Profession During COVID-19. Nurse Lead. 2023 Apr;21(2):244-251. PMCID: PMC9239979
42. Klingbeil CG, Gibson C, Johnson NL, Polfuss M, Gralton K, Lerret SM. Nurses' Experiences Implementing e PED : An iPad Application to Guide Quality Discharge Teaching. Comput Inform Nurs. 2022 Dec 01;40(12):848-855. PMCID: PMC9522919
43. Johnson NL, Bekhet AK, Sawdy R, Zint E, Wang J, Pena S, Zurcher H, Enea N. Parent Physical Activity: A Systematic Review of the Literature and Recommendations for Parents of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder. J Phys Act Health. 2022 Feb 01;19(2):132-147.
44. Johnson NL, Fial A, Van Hecke AV, Whitmore K, Meyer K, Pena S, Carlson M, Koth KA. A Scoping Review of Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Primary Care. J Pediatr Health Care. 2023;37(5):519-527.
45. Bekhet AK, Johnson N, Karenke T, van Hecke A. A Swimming Program for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Assessing Critical Parameters from Caregivers’ Perspectives International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education. May 2023;14(1).
46. Rey-Casserly C, McGuinn L, Lavin A, COMMITTEE ON PSYCHOSOCIAL ASPECTS OF CHILD AND FAMILY HEALTH,SECTION ON DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS. School-aged Children Who Are Not Progressing Academically: Considerations for Pediatricians. Pediatrics. 2019 Oct;144(4).
47. Johnson NL, Salowitz N, Van Abel M, Dolan B, Van Hecke A, Ahamed SI. Autism and Research Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging Journal of Radiology Nursing. December 2017;36(4):245-252.
48. COUNCIL ON EARLY CHILDHOOD, COMMITTEE ON PSYCHOSOCIAL ASPECTS OF CHILD AND FAMILY HEALTH, SECTION ON DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS. Addressing Early Childhood Emotional and Behavioral Problems. Pediatrics. 2016 Dec;138(6).
49. Gleason MM, Goldson E, Yogman MW, COUNCIL ON EARLY CHILDHOOD, COMMITTEE ON PSYCHOSOCIAL ASPECTS OF CHILD AND FAMILY HEALTH, SECTION ON DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS. Addressing Early Childhood Emotional and Behavioral Problems. Pediatrics. 2016 Dec;138(6).
50. Cohen GJ, Weitzman CC, COMMITTEE ON PSYCHOSOCIAL ASPECTS OF CHILD AND FAMILY HEALTH, SECTION ON DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS. Helping Children and Families Deal With Divorce and Separation. Pediatrics. 2016 Dec;138(6).
51. Schonfeld DJ, Demaria T, COMMITTEE ON PSYCHOSOCIAL ASPECTS OF CHILD AND FAMILY HEALTH, DISASTER PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL. Supporting the Grieving Child and Family. Pediatrics. 2016 Sep;138(3).
52. Zaffke A, Jain N, Johnson N, Ul Alam MA, Magiera M, Ahamed SI. Icanlearn: A mobile application for creating flashcards and social stories™ for children with autism Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics). 2015;8456:225-230.
53. Johnson NL, Bree OA. Social Script iPad Application Versus Usual Care before Undergoing Medical Imaging: Two Case Studies of Children with Autism Journal of Radiology Nursing. September 2014;33(3):121-126.
54. Grace PJ, Peter E, Lachman VD, Johnson NL, Kenny DJ, Wocial LD. Professional responsibility, nurses, and conscientious objection: A framework for ethical evaluation. Nurs Ethics. 2024;31(2-3):243-255. PMCID: PMC11181723
 
Non-Peer Reviewed Educational Products
1. Johnson, N., Watson, D., & Herteen, B. (2011). Here we go to the dentist. www.maxishare.com
2. Johnson, N., Rather, T., Watson, D. & Herteen, B. (2009). Here we go for an EEG. www.maxishare.com.
3. Johnson, N. Watson, D. & Herteen, B. (2009). Here we go to the hospital. www.maxishare.com.
4. Johnson N. & Weisberger, M. (2008). Revision of the Pediatric Fluids and Electrolytes self study guide. Available at www.maxishare.com
5. Johnson, N. (2007). Quick judgments must foster community, not contempt. Nursing Matters, 18(8), 17.
6. Johnson, N. & Totka, J. (2007). IV Smart Training e-learning CD. Available at www.maxishare.com
7. Totka, J. & Johnson, N. (2007). IV Smart Instructor Manual. Available at www.maxishare.com
8. Roach, A. & Johnson, N. (2006). Pediatric Medication Administration: A self-study text, fifth edition. Available at www.maxishare.com
9. Johnson, N. (2006). Situation Background Assessment Recommendation (SBAR) training e-learning CD. Available at www.maxishare.com