Joan Kuhnly
Nursing and Allied Health
PRESENTATIONS
Professional Presentations Refereed
- Kuhnly, J., & D. Chapman, (podium July, 2016) Exploring the Purpose and Nurses’ Thought Processes regarding Use of Lactation Assessment Tools, ILCA Annual Conference, Chicago, IL
- Chapman, D. & J. Kuhnly (podium July, 2016) Improving current lactation assessment tools: Limitations and improvements suggested by hospital-based staff, ILCA Annual Conference, Chicago, IL
- Bellini, S, Whalen, M., Kuhnly, J., & D. Diaz, (podium Oct 2016) “Use of Simulations to Facilitate Role Transition for Graduating NNP Students” NANN 32nd Annual Educational Conference. Palm Springs, 2016.
- “Exploration of Factors Related to the Prevalence of Sustained Breastfeeding in Infants Born Between 35-37 6/7 Weeks Gestation”, International Lactation Consultant Association, Research Spotlight Podium, July, 2015, Washington, DC.
- “Use of an Experiential Simulation Assignment to Improve Undergraduate Nursing Students’ Empathic and Caring Behaviors”, Kuhnly, JE., Diaz, D., Maruca, A. 14th Annual International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation & Learning Conference, June 2015, Atlanta, GA.
- “Exploration of Factors Related to the Prevalence of Sustained Breastfeeding in Infants Born Between 35-37 6/7 Weeks Gestation”, NANN Summit, March 2015, Scottsdale, AZ
- “Breastfeeding Support for Infants and Mothers in the Intensive Care Nursery”, Conference: Toward Evidence-Based Clinical Practice: 1998 Update, May 1, 1998.
- “Breastfeeding the Preterm Infant”, Conference: Clinical Perspectives in Perinatal Nursing 1998, May 13, 1998.
Invited Addresses
- “Talking the Talk, Walking the Walk: Infant feeding, Prenatal Counseling and Community Resources” Marshall-Crim, M., Costa, J., & J Kuhnly, OB Grand Rounds Breastfeeding Series, Hartford, CT, June 2016.
- “In Hospital Infant Feeding Management”, Marshall-Crim, M., Kuhnly, J., & M Costa. OB Grand Rounds Breastfeeding Series, Hartford, CT, Sept 2016.
- “Common Breastfeeding Challenges for the Obstetrician” Marshall-Crim, M., Costa, M & J Kuhnly, OB Grand Rounds Breastfeeding Series”, Hartford, CT. Dec 2016.
- “Pinning keynote speaker”, UConn Nursing Pinning ceremony, Storrs, CT. April 2015.
- “Supporting Sustained Breastfeeding for Mothers of Multiples”, NEANN Annual conference, Aquaturf, Rocky Hill, CT Nov, 2014
- “Clinical Practice and Scholarship”, Keynote speaker, Sigma Theta Tau Mu Chapter Induction Ceremony, Storrs, CT Nov, 2014
- “Analogy of Undergraduate Nursing Education to Pregnancy and Childbirth”, Pinning Ceremony, University of Connecticut School of Nursing, April 22, 2014.
- “Learning to Love Lactation”, Fall Continuing Education Program, Veteran’s Memorial Medical Center, Fall 2003.
Poster Presentations
- Costa, M., Kuhnly, J., & Lampley, T, (Submitted for Oct, 2018). “Incorporating Breastfeeding Education info Nursing Cuuriculum” CT Nursing Research Alliance Annual Conference, Hartford, CT.
- Dodge, M., Dileone, C., Kuhnly, J.E., Bourassa, D., Maruca, A., Beck, C.T. June, 2017. “Evaluation of Interprofessional Panel and Simulation to Prepare Nursing Students for Trauma Informed Care” INACSL, 2017 Annual Conference, Washington, DC.
- Kuhnly, J., Diaz, D., Bellini, S., & M Whalen, June 2016, “Delivering bad news in a nurse practitioner student simulation” INACSL 2016 Annual Conference, June, Grapevine, TX.
- Chapman, D & J. Kuhnly (March, 2016), “Provider Perceptions of Lactation Assessment Tools: Limitations and Suggested Improvements”, 18th International Society for Research in Human Milk and Lactation meeting. Cape Town, South Africa.
- Chapman, D & J. Kuhnly (March, 2016), “Provider Perceptions of Lactation Assessment Tools: Limitations and Suggested Improvements”, Sigma Theta Tau CT Collaborative, Danbury, CT.
- McNulty, J., Kuhnly, J., Polifroni, E., Stolfi, P, Banfi, V., Krafft, A. October 2015, “Evaluation of Evidence Based Practice Group Capstone Projects for Baccalaureate Undergraduate Nursing Students”, CT Nursing Research Alliance 19th Annual EBP Conference. Hartford, CT.
- Kuhnly, JE., July, 2015., “Exploration of Factors Related to the Prevalence of Sustained Breastfeeding in Infants Born Between 35-37 6/7 Weeks Gestation”, Annual Conference International Association of Lactation Consultants, Washington, DC.
- Kuhnly, JE., Juliano, J., & McLarney, P., April, 2015 “Tailoring a Parent Education Program for Patient Needs, Expectant Parents of Multiples”. Hartford Healthcare Collaborative, Hartford, CT
- Kuhnly, JE., Juliano, J., & McLarney, P. Sept. 2014. The Development and Implementation of a Prenatal Education Program for Expectant Parents of Multiples. Annual International Childbirth Educator Association Annual Conference, Asheville, NC.
- Díaz, D.A., Maruca, A. & Kuhnly, J. (August, 2014). The effects of simulated ostomy on empathy and caring: a phenomenological study. Poster presented at SimHealth 2014, Adelaide, Australia.
- Diaz, D., Maruca, A., & Kuhnly, J, June, 2014. The Rollercoaster ride of blending Practice and Content in Simulation, 13th Annual International Association of Simulation and Clinical Learning Conference, Orlando, FL.
- Maruca, A., Kuhnly, J., & Diaz, D., June, 2014. The Effects of an Ostomy Simulation on
- Cognitive and Reflective Practice, 13th Annual International Association of Simulation and Clinical Learning Conference, Orlando, FL.
- Kuhnly, J.E., April, 2014. Exploration of Factors Related to the Prevalence of Sustained Breastfeeding in Infants Born Between 35 -37 6/7 Weeks Gestation, Research in Process, Eastern Nursing Society 26th Annual Scientific Sessions, Philadelphia, PA.
- Kuhnly, J., Díaz, D.A. & Griffiths,L. June 2011. Use of a Medium Fidelity Manikin for Newborn Apnea Scenario. Poster presented at the 10th Annual International Association Simulation and Clinical Learning, Orlando, FL.
- Díaz, D.A., Allchin, L., Kuhnly,J., Maruca, A. & Panosky,D. May 2011. The New Horizon: A Simulated Eight Hour Work Day. Poster presented at the Asia-Pacific Association Simulation and Clinical Learning, Hong Kong,China..
- Kuhnly, J, Diaz, D, Griffiths, L.M., “Exploring Perinatal Grief using a Medium Fidelity Manikin in a Threatened Abortion Scenario” International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning 10th Annual Conference, June, 2011
- Kuhnly, J. Diaz, D., Griffiths, L.M. “Use of a Medium Fidelity Manikin for Postpartum Hemmorhage” ISMH, Jan 2010
Publications
Journal Articles, Refereed and Databased
- Kuhnly, J., Bourassa, D., Dileone, C., Dodge, M., Maruca, A. & Beck, C. (submitted, under review). Evaluation of Inter-Professional Teaching Strategy for Nursing Students on Perinatal Trauma Informed Care. Journal of Nursing Education
- Kuhnly, J. (2018). Sustained Breastfeeding and Related Factors for Late Preterm and Early Term Infants. Journal of Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing, 32(2). 175-188.
- Chapman, D., & Kuhnly J. (in press 2018) Lactation Assessment Tools: A qualitative analysis of Registered Nurses’ perceptions of tool limitations and suggested improvements. Journal of Human Lactation.
- Kuhnly, JE., & Chapman, DJ., (2018) Qualitative Analysis of Registered Nurses’ Perceptions of Lactation Assessment Tools: Why and How They Are Completed. Journal of Human Lactation, 34(1), 32-39. Doi:10:1177/08-9034417724147.
- Maruca, A., Diaz, D., Kuhnly, J., & Jeffries, P (2015, Nov-Dec) “Enhancing Empathy in Undergraduate Nursing students: An Experiential Ostomate Simulation” Nursing Education Perspectives, 36(6), 286-291. doi: 10:5480/15-1578
- Diaz, D. A., Maruca, A. T., Kuhnly, J. E., Jeffries, P., & Grabon, N. (2015, December). Creating caring and empathic nurses: A simulated ostomate. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 11(12), 513-518. http:// dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2015.10.002.
- Kuhnly, JE, (2015, Oct-Nov), Strategies to support sustained breastfeeding of late preterm multiple birth Infants, Nursing for Women's Health DOI: 10.1111/j.1751-486X.12236
- Kuhnly, J., Juliano, M., & P. McLarney, (2015, Spring), “The Development and Implementation of a Prenatal Education Program for Expectant Parents of Multiples” Journal of Perinatal Education 24 (2).
- Kuhnly, J. “James’ Story”. Nursing for Women’s Health, April 2011, 183-184.
- Pappagallo, M., Kuhnly, J., Schmitt, R., Donovan, T., Holman, M., & M. Sanders,
- “Experience with a Carepath for Infants with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia,” Pediatric Research, April 1998
- Sanders, M., Donovan, T., & J. Kuhnly. “Impact of an Extremely Low Birthweight Infant. Carepath on Resource Utilization,” Pediatric Research, April 1998.
- Kuhnly, J. & M. Freston. “Back Transport: Exploration of parents’ feelings regarding the transition,” Neonatal Network, February 1993
Abstract, Refereed
- Chapman, D & J. Kuhnly (2016, March), “Provider Perceptions of Lactation Assessment Tools: Limitations and Suggested Improvements”, Breastfeeding Medicine DOI:10.1089/bfm.2016.28999.abstracts
- Kuhnly, J. “Exploration of Factors Related to the Prevalence of Sustained Breastfeeding in Infants born between 35-37 6/7 Weeks Gestation” Advances in Neonatal Care, June 2015, 15(3).
- Diaz, D.A., Panosky, D.M., Kuhnly, J.E., & A. Maruca. “The New Horizon: A Simulated Eight Hour Work Day.” Asia –Pacific Association Simulation and Clinical Learning, International, May, 2011.
- Kuhnly, J. Diaz, D., Griffiths, L.M. “Use of a Medium Fidelity Manikin for Postpartum Hemmorhage” ISMH, Jan 2010.
Textbook Chapters
- Kuhnly, J E., & M Dodge, (2017) “Perinatal Grief, Threatened Spontaneous Abortion” in textbook Simulation Scenarios for Nursing Educators: Making it Real. 3rd edition. Springer Publications
- Kuhnly, J E., & D Diaz, (2016) “Instructor Resources for Actualizing simulation in a Neonatal Advanced Practice Nursing Program” in textbook Neonatal Advanced Practice Nursing: A Case-based Learning Approach. Springer publications.
- Diaz, D., & JE Kuhnly (2016) “Actualizing simulation in a Neonatal Advanced Practice Nursing Program” in textbook Neonatal Advanced Practice Nursing: A Case-based Learning Approach. Springer publications.
- Kuhnly, J., Griffiths, LM. (2013) “Perinatal grief: Threatened Spontaneous Abortion.” In Simulation Scenarios for Nursing Educators. 2nd edition. Springer Publications
Manuscripts
- Kuhnly, Joan E., "Exploration of Factors Related to the Prevalence of Sustained Breastfeeding in Infants Born Between 35 -37 6/7 Weeks Gestation" (2014). Doctoral Dissertations. Paper 635. http://digitalcommons.uconn.edu/dissertations/635
Professional Membership:
- NANN
- NEANN
- Mu Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International
- NANN Committee Neonatal Nursing Professional Development Pathway Work Group
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Consultation Activities
- Lactation Consulting for clients Referred by Pediatricans/Hospitals
- Expert Legal Consulting on newborn and lactation issues
- Manuscript reviewer for Advances in Neonatal Care
- Manuscript reviewer for Sage Open Press
- Manuscript reviewer for Nursing for Women’s Health
- Health Care Consultant to Community Preschool
Service to Westfield State University
- WSU Honors Advisory Council
- Nursing Academic policy and standards committee
- Nursing Technology Committee
- ATI faculty representative
- Mission trip with students to Guatemala
- Writing Faculty Group
- Pinning Ceremony Task Force
- Fundraising efforts for IDC missions Iglesia DelCamino
Service to Community
- Annual fundraising efforts for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, March of Dimes, Cystic Fibrosis Association, Dana Farber Cancer research
- Chaperone Coordinator Granby Parents for Safe Graduation
- Board of Directors Stony Hill Residential Community
Other Distinctions:
- 2015 University of CT Alumni Association DNP Award
- 2011 Nightingale Award
- 2011 Dean’s Award for Caring
- 1998 St. Joseph’s College, Clinical Mentor Award
Certifications:
- RN license, MA and CT
- APRN CT license
- Certified Nurse Educator by NLN (CNE)
- International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant by IBLCE (IBCLC)
- Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Certification by NCC (NNP-BC)
- BLS Health Care Provider Certification by the American Heart Association
- Neonatal Resuscitation Regional Trainer by the American Academy of Pediatrics
- Certificate of Reliability in Newborn Individualized Developmental Care and Assessment Program (NIDCAP)
Recent Courses:
- Accelerated Mat/NB Womens Health
- Intro to Health/Discipline of Nursing
- Maternal NB/Women’s Health
- Simulation Clinical Content Courses undergraduate, accelerated and graduate NNP
- Maternal Newborn Nursing Clinical
- Capstone Perinatal and Med Surg Nursing
- Leadership-Study Abroad
- Nursing Research
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