Scholarship

Evidence of Scholarship

 

Funded Grants

  • Cipriano, J.J. (Principal Investigator), Kelly, A. (Co-Principal Investigator), & Emmons, K.R. (Grant Team Member and Outcomes Evaluator). (2023–2027). Advanced Nursing Education Nurse Practitioner Residency and Fellowship (ANE-NPRF) Program. Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) Bureau of Health Workforce Grant. Funded: $2,533,682.
  • Emmons, K.R. (Principal Investigator/Project Director). (2022–2023). 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. Funded: $484,025.
  • Emmons, K.R. (Principal Investigator/Project Director). (2021–2022). 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. Funded: $472,124.
  • Emmons, K.R. (Co-Principal Investigator) & Community Planning and Advocacy Council. (2021). Community engagement to reduce vaccine hesitancy partnership. Funded: $19,800.
  • Emmons, K.R. (Principal Investigator/Project Director). (2021). The Rutgers School of Nursing-Camden community vaccination program for hard-to-reach populations in targeted areas of Camden County. New Jersey Health Initiatives, A Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Program. Funded: $94,792.
  • Emmons, K.R. (Principal Investigator/Project Director). (2020–2021). 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). Funded: $64,285.
  • Emmons, K.R. (Principal Investigator/Project Director), Cantwell, E. R., Linz, S., & Whiting, R. (Co-Investigators). (2019–2022). 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. 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 and International

  • Emmons, K.R., MacGregor, H., & Souder, S. (2024, June). Beyond the boundaries of walls: Exploring nationwide journeys in WOC nursing care for the unhoused. WOCNext Annual Conference, Cleveland, OH. [Panel presentation].
  • Emmons, K.R. (2023, June). Managing wound-related pain. Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN), Center for Continuing Education. https://wocn.digitellinc.com/sessions/6781/view [Ongoing virtual webinar].
  • Emmons, K.R., Fu, M. R., Jackson, K., & Linz, S. (2021, November). Enhancing health in diverse communities. Eastern Nursing Research Society (ENRS). [Virtual presentation].
  • Emmons, K.R. (2021, January). Telehealth models for workforce recruitment, retention, and development. Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) Telehealth Learning Series. [Virtual presentation].
  • Emmons, K.R., & Kennedy-Evans, K.L. (2019, June). Organ failure: Getting skin in the game. WOCNext Annual Conference, Nashville, TN. [Podium presentation].
  • Emmons, K.R., Franklin, L., & Wall, L. (2019, June). “Glocal” perspectives on healthcare: WOC practice with diverse populations. WOCNext Annual Conference, Nashville, TN. [Podium presentation].
  • Emmons, K.R. (2019, March). Understanding wounds at end-of-life: We all have skin in the game. McKnight’s LTC Online Expo, 13th Annual Conference. [Virtual presentation].
  • Emmons, K.R. (2015, June). Insect repellent won’t work on these bugs: Current practices in the management of wound infections. Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX. [Podium presentation].
  • Emmons, K.R. (2015, March). The pharmacology of treating wound infection. 14th Annual American Professional Wound Care Association National Clinical Conference, Philadelphia, PA. [Podium presentation].
  • Emmons, K.R., & Dale, B. (2014, September). Principles and application of palliative wound care. International Congress on Palliative Care, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. [Podium presentation].
  • Emmons, K.R. (2014, June). The wound care two-step: Integrating palliative care principles into everyday practice. Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Society Annual National Conference, Nashville, TN. [Podium presentation].
  • Emmons, K.R. (2013, June). Wounds at end of life: Wound symptoms, severity, quality of life, and patient-reported symptoms and preferences. Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Society Annual National Conference, Seattle, WA. [Poster presentation].
    • Abstract publication: Emmons, K.R. (2013). Wounds at end of life: Wound symptoms, severity, quality of life, and patient-reported symptoms and preferences. Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing, 40(Suppl.), S79–S80. https://doi.org/10.1097/WON.0b013e31828f9649
  • Emmons, K.R. (2008, September). The use of electronic medical records in the prevention, assessment, and management of wounds in the intensive care unit. e-ICU Electronic Medical Record Conference, Baltimore, MD. [Podium presentation].
  • Emmons, K.R. (2011, June). Development of a pressure ulcer program across a university health system. 43rd Annual Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society Conference, New Orleans, LA. [Poster presentation].
  • Emmons, K.R. (2010, October). Development of a comprehensive evidence-based pressure ulcer program in a long-term acute care hospital (LTACH). National Association of Long-Term Hospitals, Education Conference, Las Vegas, NV. [Poster presentation].

 

Regional

  • Cipriano, J.J., Kelly, A., & Emmons, K.R. (2025, April). Leveraging collaborative partnerships to develop a nurse practitioner residency program: A pilot program. 37th Annual Eastern State Nursing Research Society (ENRS), Philadelphia, PA. [Podium and poster presentation].
  • Cipriano, J.J., Kelly, A., & Emmons, K R. (2024, November). Building a sustainable healthcare workforce TOGETHER! New Jersey Department of Health Rural Health Conference. [Podium presentation].
  • Emmons, K.R., & Pontieri-Lewis, V. (2021, October). COVID-19 skin manifestations. New England Region WOCN Annual Conference, Manchester, NH. [Podium presentation].
  • Emmons, K.R. (2021, August). Learning from the COVID-19 pandemic. New Jersey Health Initiative (NJHI) Learning Collaboration. [Virtual presentation].
  • Emmons, K.R. (2019, November). Caring for the veteran: Considerations for the WOC nurse outside of the VA. Northeast Region WOCN Annual Conference, Hershey, PA. [Podium presentation].
  • Emmons, K.R. (2019, October). Skin changes in advanced illness and end of life. New England Region WOCN Annual Conference, Manchester, NH. [Podium presentation].
  • Emmons, K.R. (2018, September). Wound care pharmacology. Southeast Region WOCN Annual Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC. [Podium presentation].
  • Emmons, K.R. (2018, September). When the ship is no longer seaworthy: The WOC nurse’s role in palliative wound care. Southeast Region WOCN Annual Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC. [Podium presentation].
  • Emmons, K.R. (2012, October). Palliative wound management. Northeast Region Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society Annual Conference, Princeton, NJ. [Podium presentation].
  • Emmons, K.R. (2012, April). Wounds at life’s end: Principles and application of palliative wound care. Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association Southeastern PA Regional Meeting, Philadelphia, PA. [Podium presentation].
  • Emmons, K.R. (2010, September). Pressure ulcer management across the continuum of care. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Consortium for Quality Improvement and Survey Certification Operation Regional Stakeholders Meeting, Philadelphia, PA. [Podium presentation].
  • Emmons, K.R. (2010, May). Pennsylvania’s pressure ulcer journey: Past, present, and future. The Hospital and Health System Association of Pennsylvania, Health Care Improvement Foundation, and the Hospital Council of Western Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. [Podium presentation].
  • Emmons, K.R. (2008, October). The concomitant effects of routine pan-culturing upon hospital admission: Nursing implications. Pennsylvania State Nurses Association Annual Summit, Collegeville, PA. [Poster presentation].

 

Local

  • Emmons, K.R. (2021, November). Update on COVID-19 vaccination. Senior Virtual Health Fair, Camden County Health Department, NJ. [Live webcast].
  • Emmons, K.R. (2021, October). NCLEX Nextgen: Developing novel ways of teaching clinical judgment. Rutgers School of Nursing, Camden, NJ. [Virtual presentation].
  • Emmons, K.R. (2021, May). COVID-19 update. Caregiver Conference, Camden County Health Department, NJ. [Live webcast].
  • Emmons, K.R. (2019, November). Wound closure (suturing) course. Rutgers School of Nursing, Camden, NJ. [Live interactive presentation].
  • Emmons, K.R. (2019, April). Wound closure (suturing) course. Rutgers School of Nursing, Camden, NJ. [Live interactive presentation].
  • Emmons, K.R. (2019, February). Managing common chronic wounds. Tabula Rosa Health Care Continuing Education Presentation, Moorestown, NJ. [Seminar presentation].
  • Emmons, K.R. (2018, August). Professionalism in nursing. Freshman Bridge Program for Nontraditional Students, Rutgers School of Nursing, Camden, NJ. [Live presentation].
  • Emmons, K.R. (2018, August). Neurology anatomy & physiology and pathophysiology review. Accelerated Bachelor of Science, Nursing as an Additional Language and Culture Program, Rutgers School of Nursing, Camden, NJ. [Live presentation].

 

Podcasts

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

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