The Duke Intensive Care Nursery's NNP Team is a strong team of 18 Neonatal Nurse Practitioners. The Team manages their own case loads in this high acuity, 50 bed, Level III ICN. NNPs round with their own Attending and Fellow. Formally and informally, the NNPs contribute to the education of the residents/interns/nursing staff. Additionally, they collaborate with the graduate NNP program at the Duke School of Nursing to precept and teach NNP students. Duke's Neonatal-Perinatal Division and neonatal unit are on the forefront of neonatal research and technology.
Duke Hospital, the flag ship, of the Duke University Health System is located in Durham, North Carolina-known as the City of Medicine. Located in the piedmont of North Carolina, a great location between the ocean and the mountains, one is offered beautiful seasonal weather and a variety of intellectual and extra-curricular activities. Durham and the surround areas are rapidly growing, primarily due to the family oriented atmosphere. In addition, the innovative Research Triangle Park is located within 20-30 minutes of Duke's campus.
Duke Hospital offers competitive salaries with full benefits and a variety of shift options. Please consider joining us and being a part of a neonatal service on the cutting edge of neonatal medicine, in the comforts of Durham, North Carolina.
Education:
• BSN Loretto Heights College, Denver Colorado
• NNP Certificate Program, The Denver Children’ Hospital, Denver Colorado
• MSN NNP Colorado University, Denver Colorado
• Post masters Certificate Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP), Duke University, Durham NCPublications:
Book Chapter - Physical Assessment of the Newborn Infant: Core Curriculum for Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing, Eds. Deacon J., and O’Neill P., 1999.Honors: Friends of Nursing Awardee-2005
Guest Commentator - Journal of Child and Family Nursing, 1999, Article by Lott and Hoath, Neonatal Skin, The Ideal Nursing Interface.
Selected Abstracts – Miller, CR., Kliewer, MA., Hertzberg, BS., Ellis J., Buschbach D. Normal cerebral ventricular size in neonates: factor important to the sonographic appearance and measurement. Radiological Society of North America, 1999,
Monograph - Newborn Physiologic and Developmental Transitions: Integrating Key Components of Prenatal and Neonatal Assessment AWHOON, 2002
Areas of Interest : Neonatal Assessment and X-ray Interpretation
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Yancy-Mangum, Amy RN, MSN, PNP, NNP (Co-Coordinator)
Education:
• BSN Auburn University, Auburn AL
• MSN Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Duke University, Durham NC.
• Post Master’s Certificate, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Duke University, Durham NC.Publications:
Poster Presentation – Mason, M., Brandon, D. and Yancy, A. Management of the Cutting Edge of Survivability, Hawaii, August 1999Poster Presentation - Mason, M., Brandon D. and Yancy A. Management on the Cutting Edge of Survivability, England, 1999
Poster Presentation - Mason, M., Brandon, D. and Yancy A. Management on the Cutting Edge of Survivability, NANN 1998
Journal Article - Bradshaw, W, . and Lee, A Weighing Two Weight Studies. Neonatal Network, 1995.
Article Lee A. Y. Nursing Services Connections, 1993.
Areas of Interest: Follow up care, Nutritional Needs of ICN Infants, ELBW.
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Boland, Kathryn (Kitty) RN, MSN, NNP
Education:
• BSN West Virginia University, West Virginia
• MSN with Neonatal Intensive Care Specialty. Vanderbilt UniversityAreas of Interest: Ventilation, Computer Charting
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Bradshaw, Wanda RN, MSN, PNP, NNP,
Education:
•Diploma in Nursing Hamlet Hospital School of Nursing. BS in Nursing University of North Carolina, North Carolina
•MS in Nursing in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Duke University School of Nursing Durham North Carolina
•Post Master’s Certificate Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Duke University School of Nursing, Durham North CarolinaPublications:
Bradshaw, W. T. (2007). Pharmacology. In R. Watson (Ed.) Core review ofr neonatal intensive care nursing (2nd. ed). Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders.Bradwhaw, W. T. & Tammeling, K. (2007). Pulmonary disorders, In R. Watson (Ed.) Core review of neonatal intensive care nursing (2nd. ed). Philadelphia: W. B. Sanders.
Furdon, S. A., Horgan, M. J., Bradshaw, W.T., & Clark, D. A. (2006). Nurses' guide to early detection of umbilical arterial catheter complications in infants. Advances in Neonatal Care, 6(5):242-56.
Bradshaw, W. T. & Furdon, S.A. (2006. A nurse's guide to early detection of unbilical venous catheter complications in infants. Advances in Neonatal Care. 6(3):127-38
Bradshaw, W. T., Turner, B. S. , & Pierce, J. R. (2006). Physiologic monitoring. In G. B. Merenstein & S. L. Gardner (Eds.) Handbook of neonatal intensive care (6 th ed .). St. Louis : Mosby.
Turner, B. S., Bradshaw, W. T., & Brandon, D. H. (2005). Neonatal lung remodeling: Structural, inflammatory, and ventilator-induced injury. Journal of Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing, 19(4), 362-376.
Bradshaw, W. (2005). Pharmacological therapies. In F. Grayson (Ed.) NCLEX-RN: Cliffs Test Prep (pp. 337-385). Hoboken , NJ : John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Bradshaw, W. (2005). Pharmacological therapies. In F. Grayson (Ed.) NCLEX-PN: Cliffs Test Prep (pp. 259-303). Hoboken , NJ : John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Bradshaw, W. (2004). The use of nitric oxide in neonatal care. Critical Care
Nursing Clinics of North America 16(2 ), 249-255.Bradshaw, W. (2002). Anemia in the newborn. Central Lines 17 (6), 12-13.
Bradshaw, W. (2001). Pharmacology. In R. Watson (Ed.) Core review for neonatal intensive care nursing (pp. 31-32). Philadelphia : W. B. Saunders.
Bradshaw, W . (1999). Coping with transition: Neonatal nurse practitioner education in the 21 st century (Commentary). Journal of Child and Family Nursing (2) 3, 178-179.
Bradshaw, W . & Lee, A. (1995). Weighing two weight studies: Applications for
clinical practice. Neonatal Network , 14(5), 41.Published abstracts
Turner, B., Bradshaw, W., Sanford, C., Spillane, J. (1998). Tracheal trauma associated with endotracheal suctioning. XXII International Congress of Pediatrics. 9-14 August, Amsterdam , The Netherlands .Bradshaw, W. (1998). The bacterial counts of continuously infused formula. NANN Clinical Update, Dallas , TX .
Bradshaw, W. (1997). The bacterial count in continuously infused orogastric
feedings. 13 th Annual NANN Conference, Phoenix , AZ.Areas of Interest: NP education, Legal issues and Neonatal Care.
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Breedlove, Kristina (Kristi) RN, MSN, NNP
Education:
• BSN University of North Carolina a Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• MSN with Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAreas of Interest: Oxygen delivery and Congenital Heart Disease
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DeVries, Jennifer, RN, MSN, NNP, CCNS
Education:
• BSN University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario Canada
• NNP/CNS Duke University, Durham, North CarolinaPublications:
Keep your eye on the target. Neonatal Advance Practice Nursing Forum. Washington DC, May 2007.
Expert nurse to novice nurse practitioner: Making the transistion successful. Academy of Neonatal Nursing National Advanced Practice Conference. Savannah, GA, April 2006.
Enhancing staff morale and rentention through laughter. National Association of Neonatal Nurses National Conference, Anaheim, Ca, September 2005.
The beat goes on: Continuing education for experienced NICU nurses. Duke University Medical Center Staff Development and Creating Excellence, Research Triangle Park, NC, November 2004.
The beat goes on: Continuing education for experienced NICU nurses. Academy of Neonatal Nursing National Conference, Orlando, FL, October 2004.
Get with the program: Promoting interest in staff education. Duke University Medical Center Staff Development and Creating Excellence, Research Triangle Park, NC, November 2003.
Get with the program: Promoting interest in staff education. Academy of Neonatal Nursing National Conference, Las Vegas, NV, September 2003.
Don’t get left in the dark: Enhancing accountability in practice through staff education. The National Association Neonatal Nurses National Conference, Nashville, TN, October 2002.
Areas of Interest: Oxygen Targeting, Retinopathy of Prematurity, Ventilation, Staff Education
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Henry, Shawna, MSN, NNP
Education:
• ASN University of the Virgin Islands; St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands
• BSN Northern Caribbean University (formerly West Indies College); Mandeville, Jamaica, West Indies
• MSN -Neonatal and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner; Duke University School of Nursing; Durham, NCAreas of Interest: Patient, Family and Staff Education; Gastroesophageal Reflux
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Grabowski, Jennifer, RN, MSN, NNP, CPNP
Education:
• BSN Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
• e); MSN Neonatal and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Duke University, Durham, NC
• MSN -Neonatal and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner; Duke University School of Nursing; Durham, NCAreas of Interest: ELBW Neonatal follow up care, Parent and Nursing Education
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Education:
• BSN at Atlantic Christian College in Wilson, NC (now known as Barton College)
• NNP Certificate program at Georgetown University in Washington, DC
• MSN, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program, Duke University, Durham, NCAreas of Interest: Glucose Metabolism and Nutrition
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Long, Melissa RN, MSP, NNP
Education:
• BSN UNC-Chapel Hill
• MSN/NNP - Duke University Durham, North Carolina
Publications:
Long, M. & Brandon, D. (2007). Induced hypothermia for neonates with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. JOGNN, 36(3), 293-298.
Areas of Interest: Immunizations, HIE & Hypothermia Treatment
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McCallum, Stephanie (Steph) RN, MSN, NNP
Education
• BSN Rhode Island college, Providence RI
• MSN - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner and Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist, Duke University, Durham, NCPublications:
Poster Presentation: Brandon D. and McCallum S. Efficacy of Heparin Use in Peripherally Inserted Intravenous Catheters. Phoenix AZ , NANN 1998
Poster Presentation:
Brandon D. and McCallum S. Efficacy of Heparin Use in Peripherally Inserted Intravenous Catheters. Dallas TX , NANN Research Conference 1998
Conference Presenter: Brandon D. and McCallum S. Efficacy of Heparin Use in Peripherally Inserted Intravenous Catheters. Phoenix AZ , NANN 1998
Conference Presenter: Bradshaw W. and McCallum S. Feeding Practices and Preparation in the ICN Setting. Dallas TX , NANN Research Conference 1998
Areas of Interest
Legal Issues in Neonatal Care, Neonatal Nutrition, Neonatal NEC, NP Education, Neonatal Research, ELBW
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Meanor, Pana RN, MSN, NNP, IBCLC
Education:
• AND Nursing, Jefferson State Junior College
• BSN Monmouth University, NJ.
• MSN Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, University of PennsylvaniaAreas of Interest - Breast Feeding, Transitional care / Chronic care.
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Mears, Sarah RN, MSN, NNP
Education:
• BSN University of Western Ontario, London Ontario, Canada
• MSN Neonatal Nurse Practitioner and Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist, Duke University, Durham North CarolinaAreas of Interest: Feeding and Pain Management & NNP integration into level II nurseries.
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Neill, Sara, RN, MSN, CNNP
Education:
• BSN University of Cincinnati School of Nursing
• MSN/NNP certificate Case WEstern University School of NursingAreas of Interest: Infection control, ELBW.
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Education:
• BSN Baylor University, Dallas, Texas
• NNP Certificate Program West Virginia University Morgantown, WV
• MSN Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Duke University School Of Nursing, Durham, North CarolinaAreas of Interest: Neonatal Care
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Redd, Elizabeth ("Beth") RN, MSN, NNP
Education:
• BSN Lynchburg College, Virginia
• MSN Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Duke UniversityAreas of Interest:Family/Staff Education, STABLE Instructor, and ELBW.
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Taekman, Jeanne RN, MSN, NNP
Education:
• BS Psychobiology University of California Davis
• BSN University of San Francisco
• MSN Neonatal Nurse Practitioner University of Maryland BaltimoreAreas of Interest: Neonatal delivery room management, NRP Breastfeeding the Premature Infant.
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Tammeling, Karen RN, MSN, NNP
Education:
• BSP University of California, Davis
• BSN University of San Francisco
• MSN University of Maryland, BaltimoreAreas of Interest: Neonatal Resuscitation NRP (Instructor)
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Nursing Overview: Nurses in the Intensive Care Nursery (ICN) at Duke University Medical Center work in a fast-paced Level III+ regional referral center, providing care for a wide variety of acute and convalescing medical and surgical infants. Our patient population ranges from 23-week gestation premature infants to term infants requiring the latest in intensive care technologies, including jet ventilation, high frequency oscillatory ventilation, nitric oxide, and surgical correction of abdominal, thoracic and neurosurgical defects.
The nursing staff in the ICN do far more than direct patient care, however. A continually evolving shared governance model provides a number of professional development opportunities, including a clinical ladder; staff-driven committees; a peer review board; a nursing PICC team; a skin and wound care team; nursing research projects; and presentation opportunities at a local, regional and national levels. Individual development opportunities are supported through a unit based professional development coordinator and a staff incentive program.
Shared Governance Model:
· Bereavement Committee
· Clinical Practice Committee
· Developmental Committee
· Family Centered Care Committee
· Parent Education Committee
· Scheduling Committee
· Staff Education Committee
· Peer Review Board
· PICC Line Team
· Skin/Wound Care TeamStaff Awards and Accomplishments:
· Many staff members certified in Neonatal Intensive Care as CCRNs or RNCs
· Active in AACN, ANN, AWHONN, NANN, TriANN, Sigma Theta Tau
· Frequent presenters at local, regional and national conferences
· Several recipients of Duke University Medical Center's Friends of Nursing Awards for Excellence in Nursing Practice and Excellence in Pediatric Nursing, The Duke University President's Award, and the North Carolina Great 100Unit Leadership:
· Clinical Operations Director: Jane Mericle, RN, BSN, MHS-CL- Administrative oversight for neonatal and pediatric critical care
· Nurse Manager, Operations: Michelle Schott, RN, BA, ADN - Operational responsibility for day-to-day administrative unit functions
· Nurse Manager, Operations: MaryLaura Smithwick, RN - Operational responsibility for day-to-day clinical unit functions
· Clinical Nurse Specialist: Debbie Brandon, PhD, RN - Provides expert oversight for clinical practice and nursing research issues
· Advanced Staff Nurses - Assist with coordination of unit-based committees and projects and provide clinical leadership at the bedside
To refer a patient, 24 hours a day:
Ask for the neonatologist on call at:
1-800-MED-DUKE (1-800-633-3853)
or dial the pager directly at: (919) 970-1714.Phone (919) 668-1592
Fax (919) 681-6065
