Nelma Shearer
Courtesy Affiliate, Emeritus Professor
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500 N. 3rd Street Nursing & Health Innovation PHOENIX, AZ 85004-3020
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Long Bio
Nelma Shearer, PhDAssociate Professor Director, Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence
Education
- PhD - University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Nursing, 2000
- MS - Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville Community Health Nursing, 1987
- M Ed - University of Missouri, St. Louis Guidance and Counseling, 1977
- BS - South Dakota State University, Brookings Nursing, 1972
Recent Publications
- Shearer, N., Fleury, J., & Belyea, M. (2010) An innovative approach to recruiting homebound older adults. Research in Gerontological Nursing, 3 11-18,. NIHMSID: 147837
- Shearer, N.B.C., Fleury, J.D., Reed, P.G, (2009). The rhythm of health in older women with chronic illness. Research and Theory for Nursing Practice: An International Journal, 23, 148-160.
- Shearer, N.B.C. (2009). Health empowerment theory as a guide for practice. Geriatric Nursing, 30(2), Supplement 1, 4-10.
- Reed, P.G., & Shearer, N.B.C. (Eds.). (2009). Perspectives on Nursing Theory (5th ed.) Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
- Shearer, N.B.C. (2008). Hair, hands, and oxygen tanks: Embodiment and health empowerment in homebound older women. Vision: The Journal of Rogerian Nursing Science, 15(1), 18-27.
Research Interests
Factors that facilitate a woman's health empowerment, health empowerment is defined as a transforming belief in one's ability to have a sense of power over health and to participate in healthcare and health promoting lifestyle behaviors
Current/Recent Grants and Projects
- John A. Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence: Building Academic Geriatric Nursing Capacity in Arizona, 1/2013â??12/2015. Role: PI.
- "Health Empowerment Intervention with Homebound Older Adults"... (PI), National Institutes of Health---Nursing Research, Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) R-15...1/1/07-12/31/08
- Development of the Health Empowerment Intervention (PI) Arizona State University Faculty-Grant-In-Aid, January 2005-2010.
Honors/Awards
- Western Institute of Nursing—Regional Geriatric Nursing Research Award, 2006.
- Hartford Institute/AJN Geriatric Nursing Research Scholar, 2005.
- Best Poster Award from the Western Institute of Nursing Communicating Nursing Research Conference—Lived experience of health empowerment in homebound older women, 2005.
- Outstanding Researcher Award—Arizona State University College of Nursing, 2005.
- The Pamela A. Kidd Faculty of the Year Award (2003-2004)—Graduate Nurse Organization, 2004.
- Ada Sue Hinshaw/American Nurses Foundation Scholar, 2002.
Publications
- Nelma Shearer. Toward a Nursing Theory of Health Empowerment in Homebound Older Women. Journal of Gerontological Nursing (2007).
- Nelma Shearer. Working with Older Adults to Identify and Attain Personally Relevant Health Goals. The Gerontologist (2007).
- Shearer, Nelma. Development and Implementation of the Health Empowerment Intervention with Homebound Older Adults. (2007).
- Shearer, Nelma. The Theory-Based Journey Guiding the Development of the Health Empowerment Intervention. (2007).
- Shearer, Nelma. Working with Older Adults to Identify and Attain Personally Relevant Health Goals. (2007).
- Nelma Shearer. Development and Evaluation of the Health Empowerment Intervention. The Gerontologist (2006).
- Nelma Shearer. Hair and Hands and Oxygen Tank: The Embodiment of Homebound Older Women. Arizona Nurse (2006).
- Nelma Shearer, J. Fleury. Social Support Promoting Health in Older Women. Journal of Women & Aging (2006).
- Shearer, Nelma Beth,Reed, P. G. Peplau's Theoretical Model. Encyclopedia of Nursing Research (2006).
- Shearer, Nelma. The Role of the Self in Health Empowerment in Homebound Older Women. (2006).
- Shearer, Nelma. The Role of Health Empowerment among Homebound Older Women. (2005).
- Shearer, Nelma, Cisar, N. A Telephone Intervention for Patients Diagnosed with Heart Failure. (2005).
- Shearer, Nelma. Lived Experience of Health Empowerment in Homebound Older Women. (2005).
- Nelma Shearer. Relationships of Contextual and Relational Factors to Health Empowerment in Women. Research and Theory for Nursing Practice (2004).
- Nelma Shearer, K. Collins, M. Dantico, K. Mossman. Heart Disease Awareness among College Students. Journal of Community Health (2004).
- Nelma Shearer, P. Reed. Empowerment: Reformulation of a Non-Rogerian Concept. Nursing Science Quarterly (2004).
- Shearer, Nelma. Voice of Homebound Older Women. (2004).
- Shearer, Nelma, Fleury, J., Rivera, G., Ireland, J. Social and Contextual Resources Promoting Health Empowerment in Elderly People. (2004).
- Shearer, Nelma Beth, Reed, P. G. Perspectives on Nursing Theory. (2004).
- Shearer, Nelma. Health Empowerment Theory: Explicating a Theory-Based Intervention. (2004).
- Shearer, Nelma, Cesarotti, E., Tann, S. Increasing Social Responsibility Learning in Advanced Practice Students. (2003).
- Shearer, Nelma, Fleury, J. Understanding Social and Contextual Resources in Elderly Health Promotion. (2003).
- . . NONPF Community Health and Nurse Practitioner Faculty Education Project Summary (2003).
- Shearer, Nelma, Fleury, J., Castro, F. Optimizing Elderly Empowerment: Explicating Social and Contextual Resources. (2003).
- Nelma Shearer. Loss of Power within the Nursing Home Zone. Journal of Gerontological Nursing (2002).
- Nelma Shearer, S. Mattson, C. Long. Exploring Telehealth Opportunities in Domestic Violence Shelters. Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (2002).
- Shearer, Nelma. A Theoretical Framework for Health Empowerment in Women. (2002).
- Shearer, Nelma, Benesh, S., Johnson, S., Gale, B. Coalitions: Collaboration with Community Partners for the Purpose of Improving the Health Status of the Population. (2001).
- Shearer, Nelma. Process of Health Empowerment in Women--A Test of a Theoretical Model. (2001).
- Shearer, Nelma. Facilitators of Health Empowerment. Collaborations: Meeting the Challenge of the 21st Century (2000).
- Shearer, Nelma. Facilitators of Health Empowerment in Women. (2000).
- Shearer, Nelma. The Process of Health Empowerment in Women- A Nontraditional Worldview. Charting the Course: Designing Nursings Legacy (2000).
Research Activity
- Shearer,Nelma Beth*, Kenny,Katherine J. Jonas Scholars Program 2014-2016 (ASUF 30005249). ASU FDN(8/1/2014 - 7/31/2016).
- Shearer,Nelma Beth*. Hartford Center - Maricopa Community College Collaboration (Piper) (ASUF 30005783) - CS for FGS0300 FGS0331 FGS0375. ASU FDN(6/10/2013 - 6/9/2016).
- Shearer,Nelma Beth*, Perez,Gloria Adriana, Kennedy,Teri Lee Knutson*, Keller,Colleen Sue, Shearer,Nelma Beth. Building Academic Geriatric Nursing Capacity in Arizona; Hartford Center of Gerontological Nursing Excellence Renewal. HARTFORD (JOHN A) FDN, INC(1/1/2013 - 12/31/2015).
- Keller,Colleen Sue*, Shearer,Nelma Beth, Uriri-Glover,Johannah L. Building Academic Geriatric Nursing Capacity in Arizona and the Southwest. HARTFORD (JOHN A) FDN, INC(10/1/2007 - 6/30/2013).
- Shearer,Nelma Beth*, Fleury,Julie M. Health Empowerment Intervention with Homebound Older Adults. HHS-NIH-NINR(1/1/2007 - 12/31/2009).
- Shearer,Nelma Beth*. THE VOICE OF HOMEBOUND OLDER WOMEN. AMER NURSES FDN(11/1/2002 - 11/1/2003).
Presentations
- Shearer, Nelma. Building a Professional Career in Nursing and the Role of STTI. Winter Induction Ceremony Beta Upsilon Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International
- Shearer, Nelma. Health Empowerment Theory: Explicating a Theory-Based Intervention. Western Institute of Nursing Conference and Assembly
- Shearer, Nelma. Voice of Homebound Older Women. National Congress on the State of the Science in Nursing Research
- Shearer, Nelma, Cisar, N., Spahr, N., Bazzel, J., Caruso, E. Do Follow-Up Telephone Calls Make a Difference to Patients with Heart Failure?. Mayo Clinic Research Appreciation Month Poster Fair
- Shearer, Nelma, Fleury, J., Rivera, G., Irelan, J. Social and Contextual Resources Promoting Health Empowerment in Elderly People. 3rd Arizona STTI Research Consortium Conference
- Shearer, Nelma, Armbruster, C., Gale, B., Nunez, D. A University-Community Model for Community Health Nursing Practice Education and Research. ACHNE Spring Institute Podium Presentation
- Shearer, Nelma, Cesarotti, E., Tann, S. Increasing Social Responsibility Learning in Advanced Practice Students. National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties
- Shearer, Nelma, Fleury, J. Understanding Social and Contextual Resources in Elderly Health Promotion. Scientific Sessions at the 37th Biennial Convention of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
- Shearer, Nelma, Fleury, J., Castro, F. Optimizing Elderly Empowerment: Explicating Social and Contextual Resources. Western Institute of Nursing 2003 Conference
- Shearer, Nelma. Development and Evaluation of the Health Empowerment Intervention. Gerontological Society of America’s 59th Annual Scientific Meeting
- Shearer, Nelma. The Role of the Self in Health Empowerment in Homebound Older Women. 2006 National State of the Science Congress in Nursing Research
- Shearer, Nelma. The Role of the Self in Health Empowerment in Homebound Older Women. 2006 Western Institute of Nursing Conference “Building Knowledge for Practice”
- Shearer, Nelma. Toward a Rogerian Theory of Health Empowerment in Homebound Older Women. 2006 Conference of the Society of Rogerian Scholars
- Shearer, Nelma. Understanding Embodiment as Fostering and Inhibiting Health Empowerment in Homebound Older Women. 2006 National State of the Science Congress in Nursing Research
- Shearer, Nelma. Facilitators of Health Empowerment. First Annual Arizona Sigma Theta Tau Research Consortium Conference Collaborations: Meeting the Challenge of the 21st Century
- Shearer, Nelma. Facilitators of Health Empowerment in Women – Applying the Research Findings to Practice. Beta Upsilon Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau Breakfast Meeting
- Shearer, Nelma. The Process of Health Empowerment in Women- A Nontraditional Worldview. American Academy of Nursing 2000 Annual Meeting and Conference
- Shearer, Nelma. Process of Health Empowerment in Women—A Test of a Theoretical Model. Western Institute of Nursing Research Conference and Assembly
- Shearer, Nelma, Cisar, N., Bazzel, J., Spahr, N., Marlor, L., Preston, M., Kelley, A. Heart Failure: Does Telephone Support by a Registered Nurse Impact the Outcome of the Patient?. Mayo Clinic Scottsdale 2001 Annual Nursing Conference
- Shearer, Nelma. A Theoretical Framework for Health Empowerment in Women. Western Institute of Nursing Conference and Assembly, Health Disparities: Meeting the Challenge
- Shearer, Nelma. Lived Experience of Health Empowerment in Homebound Older Women. Western Institute of Nursing, “Looking Ahead: Innovations in Nursing Science, Practice and Education” 38th Annual Communicating Nursing Research Conference
- Shearer, Nelma, Cisar, N. A Telephone Intervention for Patients Diagnosed with Heart Failure. Sigma Theta Tau 38th Biennial Convention-Clinical Sessions
Service
- American Nurses Foundation Nursing Research Grant Review Committee, Grant Reviewer (2007 - Present)
- Center for Healthy Outcomes in Aging, Member (2005 - Present)
- Community Health Nursing Graduate Program Task Force, Facilitator (2003 - Present)
- Faculty to Faculty Mentoring Program, Consultant (2003 - Present)
- Faculty Appointment and Search Committee, Member (2002 - Present)
- Graduate Faculty Forum, Member (2000 - Present)
- Junior I Summer Workgroup, Member (2000 - Present)
- Junior I Summer Workgroup Curriculum Development, Member (2000 - Present)
- Society of Rogerian Scholars of Nursing Science International Organization, Director/Nominating Committee (2000 - Present)
- Tempe Community Action Agency, Board Member (2007 - 2010)
- External Reviewer (2007 - 2008)
- University Club Advisory Board, Member/Secretary (2005 - 2008)
- External Reviewer (2008)
- AZNA, Scholarship Grant Reviewer (2008)
- Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science: State of the Science, External Reviewer (2008)
- Dr. Julie Fleury’s Theory Based Intervention Class, Guest Lecturer (2008)
- Gerontological Society of America, External Reviewer (2008)
- Sneaker Tour, Presenter (2008)
- Society for Rogerian Scholars, External Reviewer (2006 - 2007)
- Tempe Leadership Class XXII, Member (2006 - 2007)
- Western Institute of Nursing, External Reviewer (2003 - 2007)
- External Reviewer (2007)
- Faculty Appointment and Search Committee, Member (2007)
- PhD Seminar: Planning your Program of Research, Co-Facilitator (2007)
- Book Chapter Reviewer (2007)
- Faculty Assembly, Chair-elect (2005 - 2006)
- Lincoln Center for Applied Ethics Affiliates Council, Member (2004 - 2006)
- Mayo-ASU Research Group, (2000 - 2006)
- DNS Implementation Task Force, Member (2004 - 2005)
- ASU Freshman Orientation Program, Faculty Presentation (2003 - 2005)
- Graduate Faculty, Chairperson (2003 - 2005)
- Graduate Orientation Planning Committee, Member (2003 - 2005)
- Learning and Teaching Excellence Committee, Member (2002 - 2005)
- Graduate Nurses Organization, Faculty Advisor (2001 - 2005)
- Strategic Planning-Research Group, Member (2005)
- Research Workshop for Mayo Clinic and Mayo Hospital Nurses, (2005)
- External Reviewer (2003 - 2004)
- Faculty Compensation Committee, Member (2002 - 2004)
- Graduate Specialty in Community Health Nursing, Coordinator (2002 - 2004)
- Parish Nurse Health Cabinet, Moderator of Health Cabinet (2001 - 2004)
- Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science: State of the Science, External Reviewer (2004)
- Joyce Finch Faculty Award Committee, Member (2004)
- NUR 361 Professional Development, Theory Consultant (2004)
- NUR 362 Nursing Research, Guest Lecture (2004)
- Sigma Theta Tau International Beta Upsilon Chapter, External Reviewer (2004)
- MS/MPH Dual Degree Program Advisory Committee, Member (2002 - 2003)
- Mountain Park Health Center Grant, Member of Advisory Board (2002 - 2003)
- Promoting Professional Social Responsibility Learning In Advanced Learning Practice Students, Consultant (2002 - 2003)
- NUR 362 Nursing Research, Guest Lecture (2001 - 2003)
- Women’s Cancer Prevention Steering Committee, Member (2000 - 2003)
- United Way Campaign, Representative of College of Nursing (2001 - 2002)
- Workload Task Force, Member (2001 - 2002)
- Doctoral Program Task Force, Member (2002)
- Graduate Research Task Force, Member (2002)
- Search Committee for Grant Management Specialist, Member (2002)
- Ad Hoc Bylaws Committee, Chairman (2001)
- Prentice Hall, Book Chapter Reviewer (2001)
- Book Chapter Reviewer (2001)
- NUR 500 Nursing Research, Guest Lecture (2000)