Editorial Board

Dr. Jitendra Singh is an Associate Professor of Health Services Administration program in the School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership at Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM). He holds a Doctorate in Health Sciences and Masters in Health Administration. He also holds a clinical degree in dentistry. In addition to this, he has a certificate in Bioinformatics, Lean healthcare and online teaching and learning. In his current position, he has secured accreditation for Health Administration program, launched completely online programs, and has completed several leadership projects at MSUM. He has presented his work on interprofessional learning and education, Lean healthcare, active learning strategies, and team-based learning activities in online format and teaching and learning at international and national conferences. He has utilized qualitative, quantitative and mixed method approach in his research projects. He has also served as a reviewer for international health care conferences. Recently he received international recognition “International Award for Excellence in E-Education” for his contribution to the field of online teaching and learning.

Use of team-based learning and active learning strategies in online and hybrid health programs, Interprofessional education and learning, Application of Lean management/Toyota Production Systems to health care and teaching and learning process, Health Sciences, Public Health, and Community Health. Additional Research Topics - - Chronic diseases and obesity prevention - Population health interventions - Quality improvement initiatives inhealth care - Public health initiatives

Kazushi Okamoto obtained his PhD in Public Health and Epidemiology in 1989 from the Aichi Medical University, Japan. Since 2014 he has been a Professor at Department of Public Health, Aichi Prefectural University School of Nursing & Health (Japan). His research program currently focuses on epidemiologic studies in the factors associated with the onset of Dementia, Neurodegenerative disease and Life-style related Disease using nutritional, biostatistical and computational approaches. He has published more than 50 papers in reputed journals, including Stroke and Annals of Epidemiology. He also serves as a reviewer, academic editor or editorial board member for several journals

Public Health, Gerontology, Epidemiology

Marilyn Wideman, DNP, RN-BC, FAAN, is a Professor at Rush University College of Nursing, Associate Provost of Professional Education and Community Engagement and Associate Vice President of Community Healthcare Practice. Dr. Wideman’s experience is in areas of psychiatric and community nursing, at-risk populations, administration and program development. Dr. Wideman’s work has focused on academic, community, and service partnerships that blend practice, teaching, and research to develop innovative models of health care for at-risk populations. These models are designed to promote the health of diverse populations by bringing care to people where they live, learn and work. Her novel health care programs have enhanced access and outcomes for underserved individuals, families and communities and provide exposure to new models of care for Rush’s interprofessional health care students. Her work has been replicated by others and has won national and international recognition through awards and practice innovation recognition by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

Community health needs assessment, Service learning, Underserved populations, Community Health, Administration, Program development.

Margaret M. Hansen is a committed and experienced academic leader serving as Professor of Nursing at the University of San Francisco. She provides leadership in research, education, and service as a valued contributor to the School of Nursing and Health Professions. She serves as chair and team member of numerous committees, including developing and delivering presentations in connection with applying technology in healthcare and education both domestically and internationally. Margaret demonstrates a passion for teaching, collaborating, developing communities of practice, and establishing evidencebased outcomes for learning and healthcare technologies. Her additional strengths include: Academic Growth & Learning; Staff Engagement; Student Advising & Development; Instructional Design; Health Education; Technology in Healthcare; Academic Advising; Professional Presentations and Editorial Publishing.

Use of mobile technologies in promoting health and well-being for adult patients and the use of technology in enhancing higher education students’ learning and retention of information. She is specifically interested in the use of Social Media and its impact on patient education and student learning.

In general, my research aims are to increase or stabilize the physical and cognitive functioning of older adults and to decrease the functional decline of frail older adults living in long-term care setting and congregated housing for the aged. I have a specific interest in older adults’ Activities of Daily Living. As a result, my research revolves around the intersection among the following: frailty, dementia, long term care settings, activities of daily living, and the physical/cognitive functioning of older adults. I use a mixed methods approach in my research and I have expertise in Ethnographic research method and Big data sets research. My theoretical perspective is Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory. In addition, I have done historical nursing research.

Barbara J Hatcher, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN is an Associate Professor of Nursing at George Mason University where she teaches health administration and health policy courses and has responsibility for the nursing administration track of the DNP program. Additionally , she is a global health consultant and leader with significant experience in health advocacy, national and international health policy, governmental affairs, national and international association management and state/national professional regulation. Currently, she is involved in global efforts to advance nursing leadership in the areas of social justice, the rule of law and health diplomacy. She is a peer-reviewed author and public speaker. Dr. Hatcher has received numerous awards and recognitions including the Josephine A Dolan Award for Public Service from the University of Connecticut, the Trailblazer Award from the National Black Nurses Association and an inductee in the American Academy of Nursing and the Waterbury (CT) Hall of Fame.

health policy, ethics in global health, health care services, public health  and health workforce

Dr. Nancy Selix is a nurse midwife, family nurse practitioner, and an associate professor of nursing with a wide variety of interests that include health care policy creation, postpartum depression, maternal mental health, primary care, transgender health, and education of nurse practitioner and graduate level nursing students. Her expertise is in both clinical and academic areas with a focus on inter-professional education and clinical practice.

Postpartum Mood Disorders, Health Care Policy and Advocacy, Integration of Mental Health and Primary Care, Maternal and Infant Health, Interdisciplinary Education and Collaboration.

Geri C. Reeves, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, is an Assistant Professor at Vanderbilt School of Nursing, Nashville, Tennessee, where she serves as the Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty Program Director. She also teaches in the FNP program and serves as chair for DNP student scholarly projects. Dr. Reeves is an experienced nurse educator and clinician. She has expertise as a primary care provider in addition to experience in management of NP run clinics. She received her MSN from Vanderbilt school of nursing and her PhD from the University of Kentucky. She has served a reviewer for the journal Heart and Lung and the American Heart Association journal. Currently, she practices part-time at the Vanderbilt Williamson County walk in clinics. Dr. Reeves is a recipient of a number of honors and awards, including the Vanderbilt Graduate School, Distinguished Faculty Award. In 2014, she was named as one of Top 25 NP Program Professors by @nurseschools.

Impact of depressive symptoms on outcomes in patients with chronic disease,chronic disease management.

Jane Haines received her BSN from West Virginia Wesleyan College, and her Master of Science in Nursing Education and DNP from the University of Pittsburgh. She is currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh in the Undergraduate Program. Dr. Haines has 33 years of medical-surgical nursing experience, and 26 years in Nursing Education. She is a Certified Med-Surg RN (CMSRN). She has worked as a Nurse Manager and in Staff Development. Her current area of expertise and research interest lies in the area of lung transplantation, specifically, factors that impact the stress and anxiety of those persons who are primary caregivers for lung transplant recipients. She works at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center on a pulmonary step-down unit providing care to lung recipients and their caregivers who are experiencing post-transplant complications (rejection, infection, respiratory distress.)These persons come from all over the world to receive a transplant.

lung transplantation,specifically looking at ways to decrease and anxiety in caregivers of lung transplant recipients.

Debra C. Martinez PhD PNP RN Professional Registered Nurse for 31 years. Nursing experience encompasses pediatric and adult patients in acute care and community health settings. Nursing Educator in undergraduate, associate degree in nursing and licensed vocational nursing programs. Currently Assistant Professor in undergraduate nursing program at University of San Francisco School of Nursing and Health Professions. PhD in nursing with emphasis on border and rural health issues and health care disparities. Designed and conducted empirical and field research in epidemiology of Dental Health in Hispanic Children to determine factors that influence access and utilization of oral health services in an effort to decrease disparities amongst various groups. Co-faculty overseeing Latin Nursing Student Association at University of San Francisco. Participated as a panel participant in the Latinos in the Science Panel at USF. Participated in School of Nursing Diversity Group.

Mrs. Foertsch completed her MSN in 1989 and completed a DNP with Adult Medical Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist Concentration in 2013. She has 25 years of teaching experience primarily caring for postoperative, surgical patients. She has taught in various academic settings and various educational levels including diploma nursing, associate degree and now baccalaureate. The last 10 years she has been employed as assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing. Her capstone and specialty, research interest is in discharge education for the surgical patient on monitoring and detection of a surgical site infection. Additional academic interests include NCLEX preparation and test taking.

Dr Rahul Bhargava is a Professor of Ophthalmology at the School of Medical Sciences & Research, Sharda University, Greater Noida, UP, India. Dr. Bhargava is an anterior segment surgeon and clinician scientist with primary research interests related to dry eye, uveitis and posterior capsule opacification. Dr Bhargava received his MBBS degree from Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla (Gold Medalist) with distinction in three subjects and M.S. in Ophthalmology from the same institute. He completed Fellowship in anterior segment from L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad India (FLVPEI) and has about 40 International and 30 national publications to his credit. Dr. Bhargava is member editorial board of International Journal of Ophthalmology, International Journal of Ophthalmic Research, International journal of Contemporary Surgery and many more. He has peer reviewed more than 200 manuscripts for various journals and is actively involved in clinical research and teaching.

Omega 3 fatty acids, dry eye and uveitis

Daniel Lee completed his bachelor’s degree at DeSales University with foci in biology, psychology, and neuroscience. In his spare time, Daniel competed as an amateur power lifter. He obtained a direct commission as a second lieutenant in the US Army and completed his doctorate of medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Dr. Lee was promoted to Captain and completed his residency in psychiatry at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. During residency, he developed keen interests in pharmacology, psychopharmacology, athletic and dietary supplements, research methodology, meta-analysis, bias in research, and PTSD. Dr. Lee is currently serving in his first duty assignment at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital in Fort Polk, LA where he serves in the roles of staff psychiatrist, external behavioral health consultant for primary care, chief of the traumatic brain injury clinic, chief of the multi-disciplinary clinic, and deputy chair of committees dealing with management of polypharmacy, controlled substances, and psychoactive substances.

His research interests/areas of expertise include: military medicine, military psychiatry, pharmacologic treatments for treatment-refractory mood disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder screening and treatments, treatment-refractory posttraumatic stress disorder, psychoactive substances, drug-drug interactions, athletic supplements, weight loss supplements, energy supplements, bias assessment, meta-analysis, and research design

Target driven, results oriented with a firm commitment to make a difference in Strategic Management including strategic planning, execution (Implementation, monitoring & evaluation) and strategic audit of activities/strategies, with a focus on change management, behavioral change management and provision of high class services to patients and healthcare clients in accordance with International quality and patient safety standards. Currently I am working as Director of Project Management Office in the Strategic Management Office in the Directorate of Health Affairs Alahsa, Ministry of health, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. I am the resource person for Project management of the projects within the Alahsa health strategic plan plan for medium term (3 years) within the Directorate of Health Affairs, Alahsa (Governorate in Eastern Province), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The three year strategic plan has 8 domains including Medical services coverage (building of new hospitals, trauma centre, cancer hospital, primary health care units, dental centre and specialized clinical units in tertiary health care centres), human resource development, quality of care and patient safety, client satisfaction, structure & administrative systems, media affairs, E-health and utilization of resources. The job entails monitoring & evaluation, collaboration and meeting teams, trouble shooting, training of managers on project management, communication & reporting. Previously I was working as the Chief of Strategic Planning Unit in King Fahad Hospital Hofuf (KFHH)as well as Technical Assistant to the Hospital Director, KFHH, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Strategic Management including strategic planning, execution and strategic audit (Triangulation) o Project Management o Risk Management of projects o Risk Management in healthcare o Prioritization of strategies o Balanced score card development for performance measurement o Training in project management for stake-holders (IPEC = Initiation, planning, Execution and Closure) o Development of Departmental Performance indicators o Developing M&E frameworks o Health services Research & evaluation o Leadership training/Operational plans development o Conducting Patient Tracer/System Tracer o Monitoring of compliance to JCI standards