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Colleen M. Lynch, DNP, RN, CNL

Assistant Professor
Adult Health Nursing

Education

  • DNP, University of South ³ÉÈË¿ì²¥ (Executive Nurse Administration), 2018
  • MSN, University of ³ÉÈË¿ì²¥ at Birmingham- Accelerated Program (Clinical Nurse Leader), 2010
  • BSN equivalent, University of ³ÉÈË¿ì²¥ at Birmingham- Accelerated Program (Nursing), 2009
  • BS, Francis Marion University (Chemistry), 2006
  • BS, Francis Marion University (Biology), 2004

Specialized Training

  • Certification, Commission on Nurse Certification, Clinical Nurse Leader, 2011-current
  • Certificate, Penny George Institute for Health and Healing, Transformative Nurse Training, 2013

Research Interests

  • Educational pedagogy
  • Student retention strategies
  • Quality improvement implementation and nursing workflow

Ongoing Research Support

  • University of South ³ÉÈË¿ì²¥ Doctoral QI Project (non-funded)
    5/2017-5/2018
    Improving Bone Health Using a Nurse-Driven Fracture Liaison Service Model of Care.
    The goal of this study is to examine the impact of a nurse-driven referral screening to a fracture liaison clinic designed to identify, treat and manage osteoporosis. The study is also examining the impact of the fracture liaison clinic on osteoporosis ³ÉÈË¿ì²¥ knowledge, fear of falling, and physiological parameters.
    Role: PI

Completed Research Support

  • University of South ³ÉÈË¿ì²¥ Quality Enhancement Plan grant
    1/2017-12/2017
    Integrating Clinical Situations in the Classroom to Improve Students’ Attitudes toward the Elderly Population and Identification of Common Healthcare Needs of a Vulnerable Population.
    The goal of this study was to improve nursing student’s perceptions of caring for and working with the elderly patient population, using team-based learning as a pedagogical strategy. The study also examined contributing qualities of team-based learning that influenced student perceptions.
    Role: Co-Investigator

Selected Publications and Presentations

  • Lynch, C., Wright, T., Swanzy, D., & Jordan, K. (2018, March). TBL based integration of clinical situations to enhance nursing student perceptions of the elderly: A mixed-methods study, Poster presentation. Team Based Learning Collaborative 17th Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA.

  • Lynch, C. & Jordan, K. (2016, May). Impact of patient perceptions on student nursing clinical learning experiences, Podium presentation. Conference on Teaching and Learning, University of South ³ÉÈË¿ì²¥. Mobile, AL.

  • Lynch, C., Matthews, C., & Brown, D. (October 2014). Use of unit-based volunteers to improve CAHPS responsiveness domain scores. UAB Medicine Story Board Symposium, Birmingham, AL.


Teaching

Undergraduate Courses Taught

  • Clinical Nursing Skills
  • Administration of Medications
  • Foundations of Professional Nursing
  • Foundations of Professional Nursing Clinical
  • Adult Health Nursing Clinical II

Honors and Awards

  • Best Poster Award, Team-Based Learning Collaborative, March 2018

    Recognition for Outstanding Achievements in Team-Based Learning as QEP Pedagogical Scholar, May 2017, April 2016

  • Exemplary Practice Award, Birmingham VA Medical Center, 2013

    Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society, University of ³ÉÈË¿ì²¥ at Birmingham, Inducted 2009

  • Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society, Francis Marion University, Inducted 2004