Elizabeth Reifsnider

Elizabeth Reifsnider

Emeritus Professor,
Edson College - Research Faculty
Other ASU affiliations
Associate Faculty, Fundamental & Applied Microbiomics Associate Faculty
Health Solutions Ambassador, College of Health Solutions
Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Associate Faculty, Biodesign Center for Fundamental & Applied Microbiomics
  • elizabeth.reifsnider@asu.edu
  • Phone: 602-496-1394
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Elizabeth Reifsnider (PhD, RN, WHNP-BC, PHCNS-BC, FAANP, FAAN) is the Nancy Melvin Professor of Pediatric Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Innovation at Arizona State University. Her research focuses on public health nursing interventions to improve the nutrition and growth of pregnant women, infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, especially regarding breastfeeding and prevention of failure to thrive and overweight/obesity.

Education
  • Ph.D. Family and Community Nursing, University of Texas-Austin 
  • M.S. Maternity Nursing, Education, University of Oklahoma College of Nursing 
  • Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate, University of Oklahoma Medical School 
  • B.S.N. Avila College, Kansas City, MO 
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Curriculum Vitae
Research Website URL
https://asu.pure.elsevier.com/en/persons/elizabeth-reifsnider
Research Interests

Public health nursing interventions to improve the nutrition and growth of pregnant women, infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, especially regarding breastfeeding and prevention of failure to thrive and overweight/obesity.

Publications

For a current list of publications and research activity visit experts.asu.edu.

Research Activity
  • Bever,Jennie*, Mcclain,Darya Denise, Reifsnider,Elizabeth Ann. Markers of Inflammation and Lactation Outcomes in Obese Women. ILCA(11/6/2013 - 11/1/2015).
  • Reifsnider,Elizabeth Ann*. Preventing Childhood Obesity through Early Feeding and Parenting Guidance. HHS-NIH-NIDDK(9/25/2012 - 6/30/2017).
  • Reifsnider,Elizabeth Ann*, Szalacha,Laura A.. Reducing Overweight Among Galveston WIC Participants. HHS-NIH-NINR(3/23/2012 - 3/31/2013) and also in 2008-2010 and 2010-2012.
  • Reifsnider,Elizabeth Ann*, Keller,Colleen Sue*, Menon,Usha, Reifsnider,Elizabeth Ann. The ADHS Communities Putting Prevention to Work Program created the Arizona Baby Steps to Breastfeeding Success Initiative. AZ DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES(11/1/2011 - 2/28/2012).
  • Reifsnider,Elizabeth Ann. HRSA/Division of Nursing, Cultural Competency for Community Health Nurses (2008-2011).
Courses
2024 Spring
Course Number Course Title
NUR 607 Scientific Role Developmnt III
NUR 799 Dissertation
NUR 493 Honors Thesis
NUR 799 Dissertation
2023 Fall
Course Number Course Title
NUR 799 Dissertation
NUR 601 Scientific Role Development I
NUR 606 Scientific Role Development II
NUR 492 Honors Directed Study
2023 Spring
Course Number Course Title
NUR 607 Scientific Role Developmnt III
NUR 799 Dissertation
DNP 712 Clinical Residency&Management
NUR 493 Honors Thesis
HCR 493 Honors Thesis
2022 Fall
Course Number Course Title
NUR 799 Dissertation
NUR 601 Scientific Role Development I
NUR 606 Scientific Role Development II
DNP 712 Clinical Residency&Management
HCR 492 Honors Directed Study
NUR 492 Honors Directed Study
2022 Summer
Course Number Course Title
DNP 712 Clinical Residency&Management
2022 Spring
Course Number Course Title
NUR 799 Dissertation
DNP 712 Clinical Residency&Management
NUR 499 Individualized Instruction
NUR 493 Honors Thesis
2021 Fall
Course Number Course Title
NUR 799 Dissertation
DNP 712 Clinical Residency&Management
NUR 692 Research
HCR 294 Special Topics
HCR 494 Special Topics
2021 Summer
Course Number Course Title
DNP 712 Clinical Residency&Management
2021 Spring
Course Number Course Title
NUR 799 Dissertation
NUR 692 Research
NUR 799 Dissertation
DNP 712 Clinical Residency&Management
NUR 799 Dissertation
2020 Fall
Course Number Course Title
DNP 712 Clinical Residency&Management
NUR 799 Dissertation
NUR 692 Research
NUR 616 Community-Based Partcpt Rsrch
2020 Summer
Course Number Course Title
DNP 712 Clinical Residency&Management
2020 Spring
Course Number Course Title
NUR 799 Dissertation
DNP 712 Clinical Residency&Management
2019 Fall
Course Number Course Title
DNP 712 Clinical Residency&Management
NUR 799 Dissertation
NUR 692 Research
Honors / Awards
  • 2012 - Excellence in Research Award, Beta Upsilon Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International
  • 2011 - Nancy Melvin Endowed Professor of Pediatric Nursing
  • 2009 - Excellence in Research Award, Alpha Delta Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International
  • 2007 - Excellence in Research Award, Alpha Delta Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International
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