Dr. Sheila Blank

Director and Associate Professor
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Dr. Sheila Blank

Chair Associate Professor

Centofanti School of Nursing

Cushwa Hall 2324

phone: (330) 941-2174

smblank@ysu.edu

Research Interests

Autism Spectrum Disorder: Pediatrics: Infant Mortality: Service Learning: School Nursing

Teaching Interests

Pediatrics: School Nursing: Contemporary Nursing: Pharmacology: Graduate Capstone

  • Education
    • 2019

      Other, Education

      Case Western University, Francis Payne Bolton School of Nursing

      Dissertation/Thesis Title — "Using a Transition Planning Program to Reduce Parenting Stress of Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Pilot Study"

    • 2007

      Other, Nursing

      Youngstown State University

    • 2005

      Other, School Nursing

      Youngstown State University

    • 1991

      Other, Nursing

      Youngstown State University

  • Awards and Honors
    • 2024

      Daisy

      Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurse Educators Nominee

      Daisy award for extraordinary nurse educators honoring nurses internationally in memory of J. Patrick Barnes.

    • 2024

      Sigma XiXi Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society

      Excellence in Leadership

    • 2023

      Youngstown State University

      Distinguished Professor Award in Teaching

    • 2022

      Centofanti School of Nursing

      Year of the Nurse Educator for Evaluation Coordinator and SNA advisor

    • 2022

      Bitonte College of Health and Human Service Appreciation Award

      Centofanti School of Nursing, all faculty and staff-
      The SON receives the award in recognition of their excellence and commitment to students.

  • Administrative Assignments
    • 2023 - present

      Director

    • 2017 - 2023

      Coordinator

  • Intellectual Contributions
    • 2024

      "Empowering the New Nurse: Amplify your Impact in Today's Practice Enviornment"

      L. Roney, S. Blank

      Cognella, issue First edition

    • 2024

      "Health Promotion: A Guide to Providing Proactive and Holistic Care"

      E. Pratt, S. Blank

      Cognella, issue First edition

    • 2023

      "Care Coordination: Person-Centered Care Across the Continuum"

      J. Josephsen, S. Blank

      Cognella, issue First edition

    • 2022

      "Professional Issues for Today's Nurse"

      A. Terry, S. Blank

      Cognella, p. 374

    • 2020

      "Using a Transition Planning Program to Reduce Parenting Stress of Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Pilot Study"

      S. Blank, S. Painter, P. Hoyson

      Journal of Nursing and Healthcare, volume 5, issue 4, p. 1-5

    • 2019

      "Complete Concept Care Map Examples"

      S. Blank

      FA Davis Company

    • 2017

      "Diarrhea across the Lifespan"

      S. Blank

      Springer Publishing Company

    • 2016

      "Autism: A Brief Overview"

      S. Blank

      Springer Publishing Company

    • 2016

      "The Philosophy of Nursing"

      M. Cipriano Silva, L. Fusco, S. Blank

      Springer Publishing Company

  • Professional Service
    • 2023 - present

      Attendee, Meeting
      Ohio Council of Deans and Directors

    • 2023 - present

      Attendee, Meeting
      Nurse Avisory Board

    • 2022 - present

      Conference-Related
      Ohio Association of School Nursing

    • 2015 - 2019

      Committee Chair
      Sigma Theta Tau International, XiXI chapter

  • Public Service
    • 2024 - present

      Member
      UPMC Jameson SON Advisory Board

    • 2024 - present

      Member
      St. Elizabeth's Health Center School for Nurse Anesthestists Board of Trustee

    • 2023 - present

      Member
      Ohio Council of Deans and Directors

    • 2023 - present

      Member
      Akron Children's Nurse Transition to Practice Advisory Board