Laurie V. Nagelsmith
| Excelsior Title: | | Associate Dean, School of Nursing | |
| Degrees: | | PhD, Educational Psychology and Methodology, University at Albany, State University of New York, 2010. MS in Nursing, focusing on the role of clinical nurse specialist in community health nursing, Sage Colleges, Troy, NY, 1995. BS in Nursing, SUNY College of Technology, Utica, NY, 1989, Magna Cum Laude. Diploma, Registered Nursing, Albany Medical Center School of Nursing, Albany, NY, with Honors, 1987. | |
| Other School Affiliations: | | Adjunct faculty Empire College | |
| Specialties and Interests: | | - Nursing education: Clinical performance assessment, competency-based education, clinical education, clinical competence
- Public policy and regulation of nursing practice and education: State-level regulation of nursing practice and education, RN licensure issues, nursing regulation and public policy issues related to nursing and community health
- Community health nursing: community health assessment, public health, disease prevention, health promotion
- Health assessment: advanced physical assessment
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Hannah Karp Award for the outstanding graduate student in nursing, The Sage Colleges, Troy, NY.
Recipient of the graduate student research award, Sage Colleges, Troy, NY.
Attended American Academy of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Leadership for Academic Nursing Program 2006-2007. Selected for full scholarship to participate in the Nursing Organizations Alliance, Nurse in Washington Internship Program, March 2010.
Recipient of the Tau Kappa Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Research Award and Chapter Recognition Award.
Selected Publications
- "Competence: an evolving concept," Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 1995.
- "Clinical Performance in Nursing Examination," a technical manual published by Excelsior College. 2007.
Research
- “Accuracy and Dependability of Clinical Performance in Nursing Examination Scores,” Doctoral Dissertation, 2010
- “A Chinese-American Woman's Experience with a Diagnosis of Primary Liver Cancer: A Case Study,” 2008
- “Measuring Motivation & Volition of Nursing Students in Non-Traditional Learning Environments,” 2008
- “Self-Regulation and Academic Success in Distance Education,” 2007
- “Social Support and Sense of Well-being in Perimenopausal Women,” 1995
- President-elect, Tau Kappa Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society for Nursing
- National League for Nursing
- American Nurses Association
- New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) Capital District 9
- Northern Nursing Research Society
- Northern Educational Research Association
- Eastern Nursing Research Society
- American Assembly for Men in Nursing
Dr. Laurie Nagelsmith is associate dean of the School of Nursing, providing leadership and coordination within the nursing degree programs. She also manages the College's interactions with state boards of nursing and legislators in matters relevant to professional nursing practice in all 50 states. She works collaboratively on nursing education issues and with the outside professional community to assure alignment between statutes, regulations, and Excelsior College degree programs and other educational initiatives.
She also advocates for Excelsior’s associate degree nursing programs within the context of nursing trends, nursing education, the health care industry, and licensing regulations from state to state. She continually explores new options for meeting regulatory requirements and coordinating state-specific clinical experiences. She also represents Excelsior at national and state regulatory meetings and legislative hearings.
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