Dr. Sheila Blank
Chair Associate Professor
Centofanti School of Nursing
Cushwa Hall 2324
phone: (330) 941-2174
Research Interests
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Pediatrics: Infant Mortality: Service Learning: School Nursing
Teaching Interests
Pediatrics: School Nursing: Contemporary Nursing: Pharmacology: Graduate Capstone
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Education
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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"
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2007
Other, Nursing
Youngstown State University
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2005
Other, School Nursing
Youngstown State University
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1991
Other, Nursing
Youngstown State University
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Awards and Honors
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2024
Daisy
Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurse Educators Nominee
Daisy award for extraordinary nurse educators honoring nurses internationally in memory of J. Patrick Barnes.
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2024
Sigma XiXi Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society
Excellence in Leadership
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2023
Youngstown State University
Distinguished Professor Award in Teaching
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2022
Centofanti School of Nursing
Year of the Nurse Educator for Evaluation Coordinator and SNA advisor
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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.
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Administrative Assignments
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2023 - present
Director
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2017 - 2023
Coordinator
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Intellectual Contributions
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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
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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
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Professional Service
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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
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Public Service
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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
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