PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS:
Invited Speaker: Professional and Communicated
Amann, C. A (2023). Advanced health policy innovation: Finding your political voice. Pennsylvania State Nurses Association. Star Leadership Institute. August 2023.
Amann, C. A (2022). Advanced health policy innovation: Finding your political voice. Pennsylvania State Nurses Association. Star Leadership Institute, October 2022
Amann, C. A. (2019). Nursing and legislation… the common denominator. Northwest Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders Annual Conference. June 2019
Amann, C.A. (2017). Finding the light: Leadership self-awareness. Northwest Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders Annual Conference. April 2017
Amann, C. A. (2016). Leading the way: A legislative primer for nurse leaders. Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders Webinar. November 2016
Amann, C. A. (2016). The impact of health policy education on registered nurse’s political astuteness and involvement. Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders Annual Conference. Gettysburg, PA. October 2016
Amann, C. A. (2016). Opening the door: Transitioning from the classroom to the real world. Northwest Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders Annual Conference. April 2016
Amann, C. A. (2015). Using your voice…legislation and advocating for older adults. The Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing (HIGN) and the National Gerontological Nurses Association (NGNA). December 2015.
Amann, C. A. (2014). Managing and caring for chronic pain. Erie County Bar Association: Workers Compensation Pain Seminar. October 2014. Bayfront Convention Center, Erie, PA.
Amann, C. A. (2014). Institute of medicine report: Where we are. Pennsylvania State Nurses Association Annual Pennsylvania Action Coalition. April 2014, Danville, PA.
Amann, C. A. (2014). We're not in Kansas anymore: Stories of the Oklahoma disaster. Sigma Theta Tau, Eta Xi Chapter Annual Induction Ceremony. April 2014, Erie, PA.
Amann, C. A., & Patterson, K. (2013). Institute of medicine (IOM) report: Increasing the number of doctoral prepared nurses by 2020. Hamot Heart Institute, Erie, PA
Amann, C.A. (2012). Panel participant. The mayor: A documentary of older adults in a retirement community. Jared Scheib, producer. Film Society of Northwest Pennsylvania, November 2012, Erie, PA.
Amann, C. A. (2012). Infusing geriatrics into nursing curriculum. Meridian Health NICHE Conference, June 2012, Long Branch, NJ.
Amann, C. A. (2010). Political updates: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and federal review. Northwest Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders
Amann, C. A. (2009). Political updates: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and federal review. Northwest Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders
Amann, C. A. (2006). Nursing’s impact and presence. Nursing Convocation/Graduation: Pennsylvania State University, May 2006
Peer Reviewed, Professional and Communicated Podium Presentations:
Amann, C. A. (2024). Improving nutrition for our older adult population: An ethnographical study. 20th Annual International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry. May 2024, University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana, IL
Amann, C. A. (2023). Political self-efficacy: Advocating for political and organizational changes in nursing. 19th Annual International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry. May 2023, University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana, IL.
Amann, C. A. (2023). Promoting health policy education through the lens of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. 2023 Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing [ACEN]: Breaking Barriers Conference. July 2023, Atlanta GA [Accepted].
Amann, C. A. (2022). Developing political self-efficacy: Experiential learning in health policy education. 33rd International Nursing Research Congress, Sigma Theta Tau International. July 2022, Edinburg, Scotland [Accepted]
Amann, C. A. (2022). The importance of health policy education for nurses:
bridging the political divide. 18th Annual International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry. May 2022, University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana, IL
Amann, C. A. (2021). The future of health policy, political presence and nursing’s role to impact healthcare. The Honor Society of Nurses, Sigma Theta Tau International Biennium Conference. November 2021, Indianapolis, IN
Amann, C. A. (2021). The impact of clinical rotations in long term care during a pandemic: It’s all about the bird feeder. 47th Annual National Conference of Professional Nurse Educators. Mayo Clinic. September/October 2021, Rochester, MN
Amann, C. A. (2021). Preparing students for collaborative practice: an innovative approach to improving the health and welfare of vulnerable youth populations. 2021 Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing [ACEN] Conference. July 2021, Atlanta GA
Amann, C. A. (2021). An exploration of registered nurses’ political acumen and health policy involvement. 17th Annual International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry. May 2021, University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana, IL
Amann, C. A. (2020). The impact undergraduate health policy education had on registered nurses political astuteness and involvement: A phenomenological exploration. 16th International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry. May 2020, University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana, IL (Accepted, conference cancelled due to Covid-19)
Amann, C.A. (2019). Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze. Health policy, political presence, and nursing…essential skills to positively impact healthcare. The Honor Society of Nurses, Sigma Theta Tau International Biennium Conference. November 2019, Washington, D.C.
Amann, C. A, (2019). Health policy/political immersion for undergraduate nursing students and beyond: a 21st century necessity. 2019 Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing [ACEN] Conference. July 2019, Atlanta GA
Amann, C. A., & O’Toole-Baker, V. (2018). Multidisciplinary Care: Using a SIMPLE approach to promote team-based learning and patient safety. Nursing Education Research Conference [NERC]. National League of Nursing & Sigma Theta Tau International. April 2018, Washington, DC.
Amann, C.A, (2017). A phenomenological exploration: The impact of undergraduate health policy education. 44th Annual National Conference of Professional Nurse Educators. University of Pittsburgh. November 2017, Pittsburgh, PA
Amann, C. A. (2017). Undergraduate health policy education: Impacting the future of nursing. The Honor Society of Nurses, Sigma Theta Tau International Biennium Conference. October 2017, Indianapolis, IN
Amann, C. A. (2017). Exploration of the impact undergraduate health policy education had on nurses’ political astuteness and involvement. 28th International Nursing Research Congress, Sigma Theta Tau International. July 2017, Dublin, Ireland
Lund, M., Gdanetz, L., Baker, V. Amann, C. A, Moreland, M. & Joy, D. (2017). Creation of a caring connection with freshman nursing students. International Association for Human Caring Conference, June 2017, Edmonton, Alberta Canada
Amann, C. A. (2016). The value of health policy education in undergraduate nursing curriculum. Baccalaureate Education Conference: American Association of Colleges of Nursing, November 2016, Anaheim, CA
Amann, C. A. (2016). Blending leadership and health policy: A successful marriage for doctor of nursing practice curriculum. Doctoral Education Conference: American Association of Colleges of Nursing, January 2016, Naples, FL
Amann, C. A. & Diener, E. (2015). International nurse's motivation and experiences in pursuing a master's degree in nursing in the united states. The Honor Society of Nurses, Sigma Theta Tau International Biennium Conference, November 2015, Las Vegas, NV
Amann, C. A. (2015). It takes a village: Protecting our older adults through a community of caring. National Gerontological Nursing Association Annual Conference, October 2015, Indianapolis, IN
Amann, C. A. (2014). Older adult nutrition: Corralling the community, harness your power. National Gerontological Nursing Association Annual Conference, October 2014, San Antonio, TX
Diener, E. & Amann, C. A. (2014). A phenomenological exploration of international nurse's motivation and experiences in pursuing a master's degree in nursing in the United States. International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry. May 2014, University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana, IL
Amann, C. A., Brieger, T., & Datte, C. (2013). Providing clear and effective communication to online students. Pennsylvania Communication Association Annual Convention, October 2013, Erie, PA
Amann, C. A. (2013). Personhood in dementia. National Gerontological Nursing Association Annual Conference, October 2013, Clearwater, FL
Amann, C. A., (2011). Geriatric education and clinical experiences for nursing students: A wellness perspective. National Gerontological Nursing Association Annual Conference, October 2011, Louisville, KY
Amann, C. A. (2008). Nursing advocacy and involvement in health policy: Speaking for our older adults. National Gerontological Nursing Association Annual Conference, November 2008, Albuquerque, NM
Peer Reviewed Professional and Communicated Poster Presentations:
Amann, C. A, (2024). Nursing and health policy: Advocating for political and organizational change. 2024 Research Day: Pennsylvania State University. March 2024, University Park, PA
Amann, C. A. (2021). Impacting care in a LTC setting: Faculty mentorship and promoting client focused care during a pandemic. 2021 National League of Nursing (NLN) Education Summit, September 2021, Washington, DC
Amann, C. A, (2020). Multidisciplinary clinical experiences: Preparing students for collaborative practice. 2020 Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing [ACEN] Conference. July 2020, Atlanta GA (Accepted, conference cancelled due to Covid-19)
Amann, C. A. & Lund, M. (2020). Teaching across the curriculum: Nursing collaboration positively impacting youth and legislation. Nursing Education Research Conference [NERC] 2020. National League of Nursing & Sigma Theta Tau International, March 2020, Washington, D.C. (Accepted, conference cancelled due to Covid-19)
Amann, C. A. & Lund, M. (2019). Impacting health and legislation through collaboration and interdisciplinary involvement. 2019 Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders [PONL] Leadership Conference. September 2019, Harrisburg, PA
Amann, C. A. (2019). Connect…collaborate…catalyze: Enhancing older adult nutrition from theory to practice. 30th International Nursing Research Congress, Sigma Theta Tau International. July 2019, Calgary, Alberta Canada
Amann, C. A. (2018). Navigating through a sea of change: Political immersion for undergraduate nursing students… a necessary skill set. American Association of Colleges of Nursing [AACN] Baccalaureate Education Conference. November 2018, New Orleans, LA
Amann, C. A. (2018). Nurse leaders: Setting the course for political advancement. 2018 Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders [PONL] Leadership Conference. October 2018, Lancaster, PA
Amann, C. A. (2005). Political involvement of registered nurse leaders belonging to a professional leadership organization. American Organization of Nurse Executives [AONE], April 2006, Orlando, FL
Proofessional and Communicated Poster Presentations:
Amann, C. A. (2022). Impacting care in a LTC setting: Faculty mentorship and promoting client focused care during a pandemic. Sigma Theta Tau International Eta Xi Chapter Annual Research Day. April 2022. Gannon University, Erie PA
Amann, C. A. & Lund, M. (2022). Teaching across the curriculum: Nursing collaboration positively impacting youth and legislation. Sigma Theta Tau International Eta Xi Chapter Annual Research Day. April 2022. Gannon University, Erie PA
Amann, C. A. (2018). Social advocacy: Nursing and political involvement. Sigma Theta Tau International Eta Xi Chapter Annual Research Day. April 2018. Gannon University, Erie PA
Lund, M., Gdanetz, L., Baker, V. Amann, C. A, Moreland, M. & Joy, D. (2017). Creation of a caring connection with freshman nursing students. Sigma Theta Tau, Eta Xi Chapter Annual Research Day. Gannon University, April 2017, Erie, PA
PUBLICATIONS:
Amann, C. (2020). Supporting older adults: Legislative responsibility of nurses. New Directions. National Hartford Center of Gerontological Nursing Excellence. (5)9, 10-12.
Amann, C. A., & O’Toole-Baker, V. (2018). Multidisciplinary Care: Using a SIMPLE approach to promote team-based learning and patient safety. Virginia Henderson Repository, Sigma Theta Tau International.
Amann, C.A. (2018). Chapter 3: Legal and Ethical Issues. Meiner & Yeager. Gerontological Nursing (6th ed). Elsevier Mosby: Maryland Heights, Missouri
Amann, C. A. (2018). Chapter 5: Cultural Influences. Meiner & Yeager. Gerontological Nursing (6th ed). Elsevier Mosby: Maryland Heights, Missouri
O’Toole-Baker, V., Amann, C. A., McElhaney, S., McCarthy, M., Carlson, J. (2017). Implementing an Undergraduate, Team-Based, First Aid Education Course. International Journal of First Aid Education. 1(1), Article 6.
Amann, C. A. (2017). Undergraduate health policy education: Impacting the future of nursing. Virginia Henderson Repository, Sigma Theta Tau International.
Amann, C. A. (2017). Exploration of the impact undergraduate health policy education had on nurses’ political astuteness and involvement. Virginia Henderson Repository, Sigma Theta Tau International.
Amann, C. A., Beck, J., Marconi, M., & Slater, L. (2016). Marquis, B., & Huston, C. (2015 -2016). Leadership Advisory Board. Online content and videos: Leadership roles and management functions in nursing (8th ed.). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Heath, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Amann, C. A. & Diener, E. (2015). International nurse's motivation and experiences in pursuing a master's degree in nursing in the united states. Virginia Henderson Repository, Sigma Theta Tau International.
Amann, C. A., & LeBlanc, R., (2014). Chapter 32: Caring across the continuum. Mauk (3rd ed.) Gerontological nursing: Competencies for care. Jones and Bartlett: Sudbury, Massachusetts.
Amann, C. A. (2013). Chapters 1-20: Clinical, Group, Web-based and Written Assignments. Eliopoulos, C.: Gerontological nursing (8th ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
PEER REVIEWER:
Elsevier Publishing. Research and manuscript reviewer. Geriatric Nursing. 2019, 2024
Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine. Research and manuscript reviewer. (2015, 2016, 2017). Sage Publishing.
Mackoff, B. (2022). Leadership laboratory for nurse leaders. Cognella Publishing.
Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine. Research and manuscript reviewer. (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021). Sage Publishing.
Catalano, J. T. (2018). Nursing now! Today's issues, tomorrow's trends (8th ed). (Chapter 2: Historical perspectives). Philadelphia, PA, F. A. Davis Company.
Marquis, B., & Huston, C. (2017). Leadership roles and management functions in nursing (9th ed.). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Heath, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Eliopoulos, C. (2017). Gerontological nursing (8th ed.) Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. (2015). Lippincott RN-BSN Online: Leadership and management. (Modules 3, 8, 9, and 11). Wolters Kluwer Health.
Catalano, J. T. (2014). Nursing now! Today's issues, tomorrow's trends (7th ed). (Chapter 18: The politically active nurse). Philadelphia, PA, F. A. Davis Company.
VSim for Gerontology (2014). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Heath, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Marquis, B., & Huston, C. (2013). Leadership roles and management functions in nursing (8th ed.). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Heath, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
REVISION REVIEWER:
Marquis, B., & Huston, C. (2016). Leadership roles and management functions in nursing (8th ed.). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Heath, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Hood, L. J. (2015). Leddy & Pepper's conceptual bases of professional nursing (8th ed.). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Heath, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Marquis, B., & Huston, C. (2015). Leadership roles and management functions in nursing (8th ed.). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Heath, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Eliopoulos, C. (2014). Gerontological nursing (8th ed.) (Chapters 1-6). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Marquis, B. L. & Huston, C. J. (2014). Leadership and management tools for the new nurse: A case study approach. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Heath, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Miller, C. (2014). Nursing for wellness in older adults (7th ed.). (Chapter 1: Seeing older adults through the eyes of wellness). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Heath, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Miller, C. (2013). Nursing for wellness in older adults (7th ed.). (Chapter 4: Theoretical perspectives on aging well). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Heath, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
PROPOSAL REVIEWER:
Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC. (2017). Geriatric Notes: Pocket guide designed for advanced practice nurses and physician assistants.
Wolters Kluwer Health. (2017). CoursePoint Issues and Trends.
RESEARCH:
Doctoral Dissertation: A Phenomenological Exploration of the Impact of Undergraduate Health Policy Education had on Registered Nurses Political Astuteness and Involvement
Master’s Thesis: Political Involvement of Registered Nurse Leaders Belonging to a Professional Leadership Organization
McMaster for Evidence-Based Journals: Rater/reviewer of research articles related to Gerontology, Neurosciences, Cardiology, Orthopaedics and Infection Control throughout multiple disciplines 2009-Present.
Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine. Research and manuscript peer reviewer. (2015, 2016, 2017). Sage Publishing.
GRANTS:
Andrea R. Lindell, Ph.D. Villa Maria School of Nursing Social Change Impact Endowed Fund Grant 2019
Gannon University: Morosky College of Health Professions and Sciences
? Interprofessional Research Teamwork (INTERACT): Simulation Research
? Graduate Assistant Research Grant 2017 – 2018
Arnold P. Gold White Coat Ceremony Grant 2016
Grant Contributor
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM). Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program: Lake Erie Integrated Geriatric Health Team “Light” Grant. 2015 – 2019
HONORS AND AWARDS:
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Florence Nightingale Museum, London, UK Wall of Honour for Nursing July 2024
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Gannon University Outstanding Advisor Award Pi Kappa Alpha May 2021, May 2024
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Gannon University GU+ Leadership Award April 2021
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Gannon University Prioritized Institutional Goals Award December 2018
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National Hartford Center of Gerontological Nursing Excellence, Distinguished Educator in Gerontological Nursing Award, October 2019
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Recipient of Mercy Hilltop Center, Inc, Eleanor Sivillo Honor Role Award, April 2017
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Undergraduate Advisor of the Year. Gannon University, April 2017
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Graduated with High Honors. Oklahoma City University, May 2016
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Recipient of the Outstanding PhD Student Award. Oklahoma City University, May 2016
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Recipient of the Academic Excellence PhD Student Award. Oklahoma City University, May 2016
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Recipient of the Outstanding Service Award. Oklahoma City University, May 2016
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Recipient of Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Hilltop Center, Inc Eleanor Sivillo Honor Role Award, March 22, 2011
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Student Choice Speaker: Senior Graduate Reception 2009, 2010, 2011,Reinstated practice in 2017. Gannon University, Villa Maria School of Nursing
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Recipient of Sigma Theta Tau-Eta-Xi Chapter “Excellence in Education” award. Gannon University, October 2006
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Recipient of American Organization of Nurse Executives Annual Symposium “Outstanding Poster Presentation” 2nd place. Original research: Political Involvement of Registered Nurse Leaders Belonging to a Professional Leadership Organization, April 2006
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Graduated Highest Distinction – Pennsylvania State University, May 2001
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Recipient of Erie County Council of Nurses “Registered Nurses That Make a Difference” award, 1999
RESEARCH INTERESTS:
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Health Policy
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Older Adult Issues
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Leadership
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Disaster Nursing and Preparedness