Elizabeth VandeWaa, PhD

Professor

Adult Health Nursing

Education

PhD, Michigan State University, 1986
BA, Hope College (Biology), 1982

Research Interests

Interprofessional pharmacology education: Putting pedagogical knowledge into practice through simulation scenarios across disciplines
Emotional intelligence in healthcare workers: Impact of social media use and other factors
Assessment of demographic factors affecting nursing student attitudes toward healthcare implementation
Assessment of opioid use and delivery knowledge in practitioners

Selected Publications

Caldwell, S., Dearmon, V. VandeWaa, E., (2016) Reducing falls in residents with dementia by reducing psychotropic medication use: Does it work? Journal of the Nurse Practitioner. DOI: 10.1016/j.nurpra.2016.10.018.
Turnipseed, D.L., VandeWaa, E.A. and Cain. G. (2016). Panacea or placebo? An evaluation of emotional intelligence in healthcare workers. Journal of Health and Human Services Administration 38: 438-477.
Vande Waa, E.A. (2016) (Chapter). Poisoning and Drug Toxicities. In T. Barkley and C. Myers (Eds.). Practice Considerations for Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (2nd Ed). Barkley:Hollywood.
Love, S., VandeWaa, E. A., DeRuiter, M., and Ramachandran, V., (2013). Ototoxicity and vestibulotoxicity: Considerations in the primary care setting. Clinician Reviews 23: 28-36.

Research

Completed Research Support

VandeWaa, E., Bydalek, K., Slater, N. Horton, H. Walker, D. McAdams, L. (2016) Preventing Drug Errors in Patients Using High-Alert Medications: An Interprofessional Approach, Interprofessional Grant, $2376, funded.
Bydalek, K.,VandeWaa, E., Varner, J., Wooster, D., Haas, K.(2015). An Interprofessional Panel Discussion to Enhance Education Regarding High-Risk Medications in Geriatric Patients Among Students and Faculty in the Health Professions and Social Work. Interprofessional Grant, $5000, funded.
VandeWaa, E., Estis, J., Rudd, A., Gordon-Hickey, S., Jacobs, M. (2014). Safe Medication Administration in Patients with Communication Disorders: An Interprofessional Education Simulation with Health Professions Students. University of South Alabama, Interprofessional Grant, $5000, funded.

Moore, L., Swanzy, D., Farmer, J., Smith, K.K., VandeWaa, E., Bydalek, K., Anderson, J., Y., Carlisle, E. (2012). Use of Team-Based Learning to Improve Academic Performance, and Student Engagement in Baccalaureate Students Enrolled in a Preclinical Nursing Course. University of South Alabama, College of Nursing Dean’s Grant $2,260, funded.
Smith, K.K., Farmer, J., Freeman, C., Jacobs, M., VandeWaa, E., Bydalek, K., Jones, L.,Graves, R., Lawrence, S. (2012). Assessment of Student Engagement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Student Satisfaction, Student Preference for Lecture or Team-Based Learning, Attitudes about the Value of Teams, and Student Retention in Nursing Students using Team-Based Learning. University of South Alabama, College of Nursing Dean’s Grant $2,260, funded.
Turnipseed, D. and VandeWaa, E. (Co-Investigator). (2012). Development of a Workplace Social Intelligence Scale. Faculty Development Grant Funded at $2000, funded.
Harlan, T. and VandeWaa, E. (Co-Investigator) (2010). Closing the Gap: An Analysis to Determine Faculty Development Needs for Incorporating High Fidelity Simulation into the Curriculum. CON Dean’s Grant, $2770, funded.
Movelle, D. and Vande Waa, E. (Co-Investigator) (2001). Micro-Investigations. Funded by Alabama Power Foundation, Inc., $1000, funded.
Vande Waa, E. and Swint , M. (Co-Investigator) (1998). Use of Herbal Medicines and Perceived Benefits. Tool Development. College of Nursing Dean’s Grant, $500, funded.
Tracy, J. W. and VandeWaa, E.A. (Co-investigator) (1993-1997) Biochemistry of Schistosome Glutathione S-transferase. NIH-funded RO-1 grant; funded, $908,596.
VandeWaa, E. (1984). Predoctoral Fellowship. Funded by the Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Foundation Association Foundation for $9000 for 2 years.
Vande Waa, E. and Bennett, J. [Co-Investigator] (1982-1986). The regulatory role of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A in egg production in Schistosoma mansoni. Doctoral Dissertation.

Teaching

Graduate Courses Taught

Physio-Pathological Bases of Advanced Nursing
Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nurses
Pharmacology for Accelerated Nursing Track
Pathophysiology for Accelerated Nursing Track

Undergraduate Courses Taught

Clinical Pharmacology
Pathophysiology
Clinical Calculations Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association Foundation

Honors and Awards

2017—Mortar Board Top Prof Award, University of South Alabama
2012-- Recipient of the Outstanding Teaching Award, University of South Alabama, College of Nursing
2001—Recipient of the Outstanding Teaching Award, University of South Alabama, College of Nursing
1998—Recipient of the Young Faculty Award, presented at the American Federation of Clinical Research Annual Meeting
1997—Nominated for Teacher of the Year, University of South Alabama
1984—Recipient of a competitive 2-year Predoctoral Fellowship from the Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association Foundation
1984—Recipient of the Duncan J. McCarthy Memorial Award for outstanding oral presentation at the Twelfth Annual Pharmacology Colloquium, Michigan State University