Pediatric Consultant
There is only one in the World of Wonderful Wayne

Dr. Nora Steele
drnora@wonderfulwayne.com
Resume -- In Brief
Nora F. Steele, DNS, RN, C, PNP
Educational Coordinator, Parent Child Nursing, and Associate Professor, Delgado Community College - Charity School of Nursing
Adjunct Faculty, University of Phoenix, Louisiana Campus
Clinical Assistant Professor, LSUMC School of Nursing

Member, Committee for the Prevention of Developmental Disabilities, Louisiana Advisory Council on Disability Prevention funded by Louisiana Dept of Health and Hospitals and CDC, Center for Environmental Health and Injury Control, U59/CCU603362-01, member: 1989-1995; chairperson: 1993-1995. (Gratis Position).

Consultant/Co-Investigator with Fleming, J.W., et al. (1989-1992). High Tech Home Care for Children with Chronic Health Conditions, MCH Research Grant, Total Funding ($500,000). ($2,000)

PUBLICATIONS & RESEARCH: [1995 to present]

(In process) Computer Learning Needs of Health Care Faculty & Students.

[2001] Health Resource Guide for the Educational Setting requested by Louisiana State Dept of Ed Office of Special Ed.

(2000). Choosing and working with health and medical providers. In Pomeroy, M., Everson, J.M., & Guillory, J.D. (2000).

Health & medical issues for transition-age adolescents with disabilities and/or health care needs: A guide for teenagers and their families. New Orleans, LA: LSUHSC Human Development Center [U.S. DHHS, MCH Grant #MCJ-22HRW6].

PUBLICATIONS & RESEARCH: [1995 to present, con’t]

Reviewer, Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 1985 to present

with Evers, D, & Garcia, M.(1999). Students exploring parent child community resources. See presentations.

Reviewer, Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing, appointed December, 1995-6; reappointed 1997-8.

(1997). Summer shots: Childhood immunizations. LEEP Network News, May 1997, 2-5.

(1996). Impact on the family of children who are technology dependent and cared for in the home. with J.W.

Fleming, et al, Pediatric Nursing, 20. 379-388, reprinted in The National Association of Apnea Professionals Handbook of Infant Apnea and Home Monitoring, Vol 2, Waianae, Hawaii: National Association of Apnea Professionals.

(1996). NICU Nurses CE Need Assessment for University Hospital, New Orleans, LA.

Reviewer, Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing, appointed December, 1995.

(1996). Pediatric review test questions. In P.G. Beare (ED). Davis's NCLEX-RN review book. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS: (including current offices held):

American Nurses' Association -- 1974 to present

Louisiana State Nurses' Association -- 1974-1981; 1982 to Present

Board of Directors/ Chairperson Resolutions & Bylaws Committee, 1999-2001

Secretary -- 1977-1981, 1995-1999

LSNA ANA Delegate -- 1993-1995; 1995-1997

New Orleans District Nurses'Association -- 1974-1981; 1982 to Present

Development & Research Committee -- Chairperson 1996 to 2002

President, 1993-1996

Association for the Care of Children's Health -- Member 1984 to Present

Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses -- 1977 to Present

Louisiana Coalition for Maternal and Infant Health -- Member 1991 to present

National Perinatal Association -- 1982 to Present

Southern Perinatal Association -- Louisiana Perinatal Association

Sigma Theta Tau International -- Epsilon Nu Chapter (LSUMC School of Nursing Honor Society

1979-82) Member -- 1979 to present

President -- 2001-3; President-Elect --2000-2001

Recording Secretary -- 1980-1981, 1982-1983, 1985-1986, 1997 to 1999

Society of Pediatric Nursing -- Founding Member, 1991 to present

CONFERENCE PLANNING:

Planning Committee Chairperson. Human Aspects of Technology in Health Care. Nursing Research conference

cosponsored by LSUHSC School of Nursing and Epsilon Nu Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society, New Orleans, LA, April 5, 2002.

Planning Committee Member. The Parade of Possibilities, Spina Bifida Association of America’s National Conference, June 25-27, 2001, New Orleans, LA; June 24-27, 2002, Orlando, Florida.

Planning Committee Member. Linking Education, Research, and Practice in Contemporary Health Care Environments, Nursing Research Conference cosponsored by LSUHSC School of Nursing and Epsilon Nu Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society, New Orleans, LA, March 31, 2000.

Planning Committee Member. Train the Trainer: Conference for School Registered Nurses. Representing Charity School of Nursing/Delgado Community College. Baton Rouge LA, August 2-6, 1999.

Planning Committee Member. Nursing Section of Painting a Portrait for Life, 19th Annual SuperConference on Special Education, Baton Rouge, LA, Feb 1-4, 1999. Also on planning committee for 1996, 1997 and 1998 conferences.

Pediatric Nursing Conference sponsored by Jannetti Publishers; conference planning committee; New Orleans, LA; September 20-21, 1996.

Poster Review Panel, 1996 MCN Convention, New Orleans, LA, March 17-20, 1996.

Case Manager/Clinical Nurse Specialist Special Interest Group Facilitator, The National AJN Conference; New Orleans, LA, October 13-15, 1995.

Nursing Intervention Classification (NIC) -- Nursing Informatics: How Will It Change Your Practice? Coordinated conference planning, introduced speaker, May 9, 1995.

 

SELECTED PAPERS, INVITED LECTURES, and POSTERS PRESENTED

Ethics in Nursing Research. College of Nursing, Loyola University of New Orleans, July 2001.

Adolescents with special health needs: Transitioning to Adult Health Care Providers. Society of Pediatric Nurses 2000

conference, April 1, 2001.

Questionnaire development for nursing research and practice. Presentation at XI Psi Chapter-at-Large, Sigma Theta Tau

International Honor Society of Nursing, New Orleans, LA, March 21, 2001.

Pursuing professional writing: Ways to add to your vita. Seminar presentation with Wayne Porter at Convocation, Delegado Community College, New Orleans, LA, January 10, 2000.

Students exploring parent child community resources. Poster with Garcia, M, & Evers, D, M.(1999). Society of Pediatric Nurses 1999 conference, Houston, Texas, April 25-28, 1999.

Spina Bifida Myelomingocele: Use of the Health Resource Guide in Planning School Health Services. 2½ hour continuing education session for nurses at the 19th Annual Superconference for Special Education, Baton Rouge, LA, February 4, 1999.

Medical Terminology for Early Intervention. Two hour class televised by Louisiana Public Broadcasting for special educators, Southeastern Louisiana University, SPED 684-01, Baton Rouge, LA, September 30, 1997.

Neonatal Complications & Conditions, 1½ hour class at LSUMC School of Allied Health Professions, April 16, 1997.

Home Health Nursing: The child with asthma. Home Care Show, Channel 38, New Orleans, LA, October 6, 1996. .

Application of Case Study Design. One hour class for doctoral nursing students at LSUMC School of Nursing, NURS

7305, September 26, 1996.

Impact of Nurse Case Management on initial discharge of technology-assisted youth. Two hour class for doctoral nursing students at LSUMC School of Nursing, NURS 6303, March 21, 1996.

Use of Focus Groups in Research & Practice, presentation with Dr. Joan Sullivan at LSUHSC, March 21, 1996.

An interdisciplinary approach to primary care and developmental intervention for high-risk infants. Presentation at Pediatric Nursing 12th Annual Conference Riding the Wave of Health Care: Challenges for Pediatric Nurses, New Orleans, LA, September 21, 1996.

Health & Safety. Three hour class for early intervention students, Infant Development course, ECED 209, Delgado Community College, October 10, 1995.

Primary care of the NICU Graduate. Two hour class for NNP master's students at LSUMC School of Nursing [NURS 6338], 9-28-93; 10-4-94; 9-19-95.

Discharge planning for the high risk infant. Two hour class for NNP master's students, LSUMC [NURS 6338], New Orleans, LA; 11-9-93, 9-27-94; 9-12-95.

Case Study Approach as Research Methodology. Two hour class for doctoral nursing students as LSUMC School of Nursing, NURS 7302, September 7, 1995.

Modes of Transmission and the Role of Immunization -- Infectious Diseases. Two hour class on Louisiana Public Broadcasting for special educators, Biophysical Development of Preschool Children with Disabilities, Southeastern Louisiana University, SPED 684-01, Baton Rouge, LA, April 4, 1995.

Primary pediatric care. Two hour class for family nurse practitioner master's degree students, LSUMC School of Nursing, NURS 6348, New Orleans, LA October 10, 1994.

After severe neck injuries: Interdisciplinary care & follow-up. Presentation at Association for Care of Children's Health Conference, Toronto, Canada; May 1994.

Infants at risk: Primary care, development tracking, and interdisciplinary training. Poster presentation with Theresa Constans at Association for Care of Children's Health Conference, Toronto, Canada; May 1994.

Developmental outcome of NICU graduates. Presentation with S.J. Berry, MD at the Louisiana Perinatal Association annual meeting/conference: Perinatal Health Issues for the 90s, Baton Rouge, LA; April 8, 1994.

Infection Control in Early Intervention. Presentation at Louisiana School Nurse Organization Annual Professional Growth Seminar, New Orleans, LA, October 22, 1993.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effects. WBSN radio, 30 minute show, New Orleans, LA; December 3, 1992.

Principles of Case Management. Keynote address at Case Management for Nurses at East Jefferson General Hospital approved for continuing education credits, November 11, 1992.

Evaluation Research. Class for NURS 7302: Design & Methodology for Qualitative & Quantitative Research. LSUMC School of Nursing, October 1, 1992.

Pediatric Nursing Certification Review Course. Facilitator with Griener, M., at LSUMC School of Nursing Faculty Development Program, New Orleans, LA, August 6 & 7, 1992.

ChildNet Training -- Established medical conditions: Terms and implications for providers. Presentation of all day workshop with Karen Callac, Med & Sandra Barney, Parent, New Orleans, LA, August 29, 1996

Family satisfaction with case management: Evaluation and recommendations. Paper presented at the Association for Care of Children's Health 26th Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN. May 1991.

A placement option: Nursing homes with family centered perspectives. Paper presented at Assn for Care of Children's

Health New Orleans Chapter, May l990, and 25th Annual Conference, Washington, D.C., May 28, 1990.