Scholarship

Recent Evidence of Scholarship

 

Funded Grants

  • Emmons, K.R. (PI/PD). Rutgers REACHES Out Initiative: Rutgers Enhanced Access to COVID-19 Health Equity Services Outreach Initiative. Health Equity Response COVID-19 Grant, New Jersey Department of Health. Year 2 August 1st 2022-May 31st 2023. Funded: $484,025
  • Emmons, K.R. (PI/PD). Rutgers REACHES Out Initiative: Rutgers Enhanced Access to COVID-19 Health Equity Services Outreach Initiative. Health Equity Response COVID-19 Grant, New Jersey Department of Health. August 1st 2021-July 31st 2022. Funded: $472,124
  • Emmons, K.R. (Co-PI) with Community Planning and Advocacy Council. Community engagement to reduce vaccine hesitancy partnership. July 1st 2021- September 30th 2021. Funded: $19,800
  • Emmons, K.R. (PI/PD). The Rutgers School of Nursing-Camden community vaccination program for hard-to-reach populations in targeted ares of Camden County. New Jersey Health Initiatives, A Robert Wood Johnson Foundation program. July 1st 2021-September 30th 2021. Funded: $94,792
  • Emmons, K.R. (PI/PD). Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, P.L. 116-136 (CARES Act) Supplemental Funding for Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention (NEPQR) Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) Grants. Grant for preventing, preparing for, and responding to COVID-19. 1-year grant 2020-2021. Funded: $64,285
  • Emmons, K.R. (PI/PD), Cantwell, E.R., Linz, S., & Whiting, R. (CO-I’s). Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention (NEPQR)- Veteran Nurses in Primary Care (VNPC) Training Program. Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) Bureau of Health Workforce Grant, 3-year grant 2019-2022. Funded: $1,493,191

 

Publications

Chapters in Books

  • Emmons, K.R. & Dale, B. (2021). Palliative wound care. In McNichol, L.L., Ratliff, C., & Yates, S. (Eds.), Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society core curriculum: Wound management (2nd ed., 775-791). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. View Book Here

  • Emmons, K.R. & Dale, B. (2016). Palliative wound care. In Doughty, D.B. & McNichol, L. (Eds.). Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society core curriculum: Wound management (pp. 690-703). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. View Book Here

Published Articles

  • Nickitas, D.M., Emmons, K.R., & Ackerman-Barger, P. (2022). A policy pathway: Nursing’s role in advancing diversity and health equity. Nursing Outlook, 70(6SI), S38-S47. Article Link
  • Jackson, K.J., Emmons, K.R., & Nikitas, D.M. (2022). Role of primary care in detection of subsequent primary cancers. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners. 18(5), 478-482. Article Link
  • Proctor, D.M., Emmons, K.R., & Scannell-Desch, E. (2021). An education intervention to improve knowledge of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms and treatment among U.S. women service members and veterans. Military Medicine. Article Link
  • Pontieri-Lewis, V., Emmons, K.R., Scardillo, J., Berke, C., Alexander, D., Bryant, D., Yates, S. & Kent, D.J. (2021). COVID-19 skin manifestations: A guide for WOC nursing practice. Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing, 48(5), 1-5. Article Link
  • Long, M.A., Emmons, K.R. & Chovan, J.D. (2018). Incontinence-associated dermatitis and intertriginous dermatitis as nurse-sensitive indicators. Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing, 45(3): 221-226. Article Link
  • Emmons, K.R., Dale, B., & Crouch, C. (2014). Palliative wound care, part 2: Application of principles. Home Healthcare Nurse, 32(4), 210-222. Article Link
  • Dale, B. & Emmons, K.R. (2014). Palliative wound care: principles of care. Home Health Nurse, 30(1), 48-53. Article Link
  • Emmons, K.R. & Robinson, J.P. (2014). Impact of urinary incontinence on older adults and their caregivers. Journal of Aging Life Care, Spring edition. Article Link
  • Emmons, K.R. & Robinson, J. (2013). Urinary incontinence severity and quality of life instruments. Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing, 40(4), 350-354. Article Link
  • Carson, D., Emmons, K.R., Falone, W., & Preston, A.M. (2012). Development of Pressure Ulcer Program Across a University Health System. Journal of Nursing Care Quality, 27(1), 20-27. Article Link
  • Emmons, K.R. & Lachman V.D. (2010). Palliative wound care: a concept analysis. Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing, 37(6), 639-644. Article Link
  • Wu, S.H., Chulhyun, A., Emmons, K.R., & Salcido, R. (2009). Pressure ulcers in pediatric spinal cord injury: Prevention and Management. Advances in Skin & Wound Care, 22(6), 273-284. Article Link
  • Other Scholarly Contributions
  • Policy Document Contributor. Reimbursement opportunities for WOC nursing services: Medicare Part B “Incident To” Services Policy: A fact sheet. WOCN Society. June 2019.
  • Expert content validator for WOCN consensus statement on Body Worn Absorptive Devices. Published as Gray, M. & Kent, D. & Ermer-Seltun, J. & McNichol, L. (2018). Assessment, Selection, Use, and Evaluation of Body-Worn Absorbent Products for Adults with Incontinence: A WOCN Society Consensus Conference. Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing.

 

Presentations

National/International

  • Beyond the Boundaries of Walls: Exploring Nationwide Journeys in WOC Nursing Care for the Unhoused. WOCNext Annual Conference, June 2024. Cleveland, OH.
  • Managing Wound-Related Pain. Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN). Center for Continuing Education. Ongoing virtual webinar. Created June 2023.
  • Telehealth models for workforce recruitment, retention, and development. HRSA Telehealth Learning Series. August 2021, Online broadcast and webinar. 
  • Organ Failure: Getting skin in the game. With Karen Lou Kennedy Evans. WOCNext Annual Conference. June 2019, Nashville, TN. CE Rebroadcast Link
  • “Glocal” Perspectives on Healthcare: WOC practice with diverse populations. Closing session. With Lynette Franklin and Lewis Wall. WOCNext Annual Conference. June 2019, Nashville, TN. CE Rebroadcast Link
  • Understanding Wounds at End-of-Life: We all have skin in the game. McKnight’s LTC Online Expo, 13th Annual Conference. March 2019, Online broadcast.
  • Insect Repellent Won’t Work on These Bugs: Current practices in the management of wound infection. Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society Annual Conference. June 2015, San Antonio, TX. CE Rebroadcast Link
  • The pharmacology of treating wound infection. 14th Annual American Professional Wound Care Association National Clinical Conference. March 2015, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Principles and application of palliative wound care. International Congress on Palliative Care. September 2014. Montreal, Quebec, CA.
  • The Wound Care Two Step: Integrating palliative care principles into everyday practice. Wound, Ostomy and Continence Society Annual Conference. June 2014, Nashville, TN. CE Rebroadcast Link

Regional

  • Enhancing health in diverse communities. Eastern Nursing Research Society (ENRS). November 2021, Online broadcast and webinar. 
  • COVID-19 skin manifestation. New England Region WOCN. October 2021, Manchester, NH. 
  • Learning from the COVID-19 pandemic. NJHI Learning Collaboration Session. August 2021, Webinar. 
  • Caring for the Veteran: Considerations for the WOC nurse outside of the VA. Northeast Region WOCN Annual Conference. November 2019. Hershey, PA.
  • Skin Changes in Advanced Illness and End of Life. New England Region WOCN Annual Conference. October 2019, Manchester, NH.
  • Wound Care Pharmacology. Southeast Region WOCN Annual Conference. September 2018, Myrtle Beach, SC.
  • When The Ship Is No Longer Seaworthy: The WOCN Nurse’s Role in Palliative Wound Care. Southeast Region WOCN Annual Conference. September 2018, Myrtle Beach, SC.
  • Palliative Wound Management. Northeast Region Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society Annual Conference. October 2012, Princeton, NJ.

Local Presentations & Seminars

  • Senior Virtual Health Series, Focus on COVID-19. Camden County NJ Senior & Disable Services Webinar. November 2021. 
  • Managing Common Chronic Wounds. Tabula Rosa Health Care Continuing Education Presentation. Moorestown, NJ. February 2019.
  • Wound Closure Continuing Education Course for APNs. Rutgers School of Nursing-Camden. Presented 7 hour didactic and hand-on course. April 2019.
  • Wound Closure Continuing Education Course for APNs. Rutgers School of Nursing-Camden. Presented 7 hour didactic and hand-on course. November 2019.

 

Podcasts

One of two hosts for the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN) Podcast Series WOCTalk. 

WOCTalk

 

Awards and Honors

  • 2024 Inducted as a Fellow of the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society (WOCNF). Cleveland, OH.

  • 2024 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. University of Hawai‘i, Hilo, HI.

  • 2023 Nursing Excellence Award for Promoting the Interdependence of Practice, Research, and Education in Evidence-Based Nursing Practice. Hawai‘i American Nurses Association (HI-ANA).

  • 2022 Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nursing Faculty recognizing commitment and inspirational influence on students.
  • 2022 Beloved Community Award for the Rutgers VAX Corps from the Committee to Advance our Common Purposes, Rutgers University.
  • 2021 Chancellor’s Award for Civic Engagement, Signature Partnership Award for COVID-19 Response, Rutgers University, Camden.
  • 2020 American Academy of Nursing recognition for “courageous efforts during the coronavirus
    pandemic.”
  • 2019 Chancellor’s Award for Civic Engagement, Rutgers University, Camden.
  • 2017 Distinguished Nursing Alumni Award, Rutgers University School of Nursing Camden.
  • 2014 Outstanding Nurse Educator Award, Rutgers University School of Nursing Camden.
  • 2010 Quality and Patient Safety Award, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Pressure Ulcer Management Across System Hospitals: A Comprehensive Evidence Based Approach.
  • 2010 Helen McClelland Award for Clinical Scholarship, University of Pennsylvania Health System/GSPP, Nursing Excellence Award.
  • 2009 Outstanding Clinical Scholar, Drexel University, Doctoral Nursing Program.

United States Army Awards & Service Ribbons:

  • Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal (Mobilization Device), Army Service, Army Overseas Service