417 South Ave. Rochester, NY 14620

Email: Rita_D'Aoust@urmc.rochester.edu

Consultations to Universities, Health, and Science Agencies: 7/2006 - Current. Consultant. Arizona State University (Development of an Accelerated Master's Program for students with a Baccalaureate Degree in a Non-Nursing field; provide grant writing consultation). Phoenix, AZ, US.

Consultations to Universities, Health, and Science Agencies: 1/2005 - Current. Consultant. University of Wyoming School of Nursing (Provide consultation for the Accelerated BSN Program for students with a Baccalaureate Degree in a Non-Nursing field). Laramie, WY, US.

Consultations to Universities, Health, and Science Agencies: 8/2004 - Current. Consultant. New Mexico State University (Provide consultation for the new Roadrunner Program, New Mexico State University's Accelerated BSN Program for students with a Baccalaureate Degree in a Non-Nursing field). Las Cruces, NM, US.

Consultations to Universities, Health, and Science Agencies: 7/2002 - Current. Telephonic Consultant. Southern Nazarene University (Accelerated Masters Program development and implementation for second-degree students). US.

Consultations to Universities, Health, and Science Agencies: 2/2002 - Current. Telephonic Consultant. University of Portland School of Nursing (Accelerated Masters Program development and implementation for second-degree students). Portland, OR, US.

Consultations to Universities, Health, and Science Agencies: 5/2001 - Current. Consultant. Mercy College, Nursing and Health Sciences (Provide consultation services for the Deans and Directors of New York State Nursing Programs on research and development of Accelerated Programs for non-nurses). Dobbs Ferry, NY, US.

Consultations to Universities, Health, and Science Agencies: 11/1998 - Current. On Site Consultation. Husson College, Nursing and Health Professions (Reconstructing undergraduate curriculum from setting based to care based; identification of models of clinical supervision appropriate for diverse settings). Bangor, ME, US.

Consultations to Universities, Health, and Science Agencies: 1/1998 - Current. Electronic Consultation. University of Michigan (Undergraduate curriculum revision, move to community based setting, use of learning community, and faculty directed work redesign process). Ann Arbor, MI, US.

Consultations to Universities, Health, and Science Agencies: 10/1997 - Current. Telephonic Consultation. Husson College, Nursing and Health Professions (Challenges and responses to the health care changes; Redesign process using principles of Breakthrough Thinking; Move to community based and population based theory and clinical; New learning theories and faculty role change). Bangor, ME, US.

Consultations to Universities, Health, and Science Agencies: 10/1997 - Current. Consultant. ACCESS, Monroe County Long Term Care Program (Nursing Care Protocol Review: Health Promotion of the Elderly and Chronic Illness Management Intervention). Rochester, NY, US.

Consultations to Universities, Health, and Science Agencies: 12/9 - Current. Consultant. National League for Nursing (Testing Services) (Education Research). New York City, NY, US.

Consultations to Universities, Health, and Science Agencies: 1/9 - Current. Consultant. National League for Nursing (Provide consultation for schools of nursing for education research and testing products)mber schools) (Education Research). New York City, NY, US.

Faculty Appointments: 2008 - Current. Associate Professor. University of Rochester School of Nursing. Rochester, NY, US.

Faculty Appointments: 1997 - 2008. Senior Associate. University of Rochester School of Nursing. Rochester, NY, US.

Faculty Appointments: 1990 - 1998. Instructor of Clinical Nursing. University of Rochester School of Nursing. Rochester, NY, US.

Professional Experience: 2007 - Current. Director, Center for Simulation and Education Technology. University of Rochester School of Nursing. Rochester, NY, US.

Professional Experience: 2006 - Current. Certified Nurse Educator. National League of Nursing (Exam Item Writer). US.

Professional Experience: 2002 - Current. Director, Accelerated Bachelor's and Master's Programs for Non-Nurses. University of Rochester School of Nursing. Rochester, NY, US.

Professional Experience: 1999 - Current. Panel Member. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCLEX Item Development). US.

Professional Experience: 1999 - Current. Nurse Practitioner. St. Joseph's Neighborhood Center. Rochester, NY, US.

Professional Experience: 1998 - Current. Book Review Editor. Journal of Interprofessional Care; Taylor and Francis Publishers (North American Board). US.

Professional Experience: 1995 - 2002. Program Coordinator, Undergraduate Program. University of Rochester School of Nursing. Rochester, NY, US.

Professional Experience: 9/1978 - 5/1984. Nurse Clinician I. Strong Memorial Hospital (Adult Orthopaedic). Rochester, NY, US.

Professional Experience: 1981 - 1983. Nursing Appointment. University of Rochester, Loretta C. Ford, School of Nursing (Visiting Trustees Council). Rochester, NY, US.

Professional Experience: 5/1976 - 8/1978. Staff Nurse. Strong Memorial Hospital (Surgical Intensive Care Unit and Orthopedic Surgical Unit). Rochester, NY, US.

Certified Nurse Educator, National League of Nursing, Certification No. 396341 (Professional Board Certification)

Learning from Yesterday, Preparing for Tomorrow Emergency Preparedness. 2005 - . Proposal submitted to the United States federal government.

Competency Skill Development in Baccalaureate Nursing Education. 1996 - .

Factors affecting performance on professional licensure exams (NCLEX) on University of Rochester undergraduate nursing students. 1992 - .

Post Baccalaureate Education Programs in Nursing. - Current. United States Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Health Research and Service Administration.

To support the Unification Model linking the Accelerated Program for Non-Nurses, Accelerated MS/PhD Program and Center for Evidence-Based Practice. 2006 - 2009. Helene Fuld Health Trust, HSBC Bank, USA Trustee.

GAANN Nursing Scholars. 8/2006 - 8/2009. United States Department of Education.

Transforming ICUs to Retain Staff and Improve Unit Outcome. 7/2004 - 6/2009. Department of Health and Human Services.

Examining the relationship between professional role development, critical thinking, and nursing performance. 2006 - 2008. Educational Resources, Inc..

Post Baccalaureate Education Programs in Nursing. 2003 - 2007. United States Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Health Research and Service Administration.

Achieving Competence Today II (ACT II). 2004 - 2005. Partners for Quality Education.

To support the Unification Model linking the Accelerated Program for Non-Nurses, Accelerated MS/PhD Program, and Center for Evidence-Based Practice. 2002 - 2005. Helene Fuld Health Trust, HSBC Bank, USA Trustee.

Project to Improve Pneumococcal Immunizations in Long Term Care Facilities (Health Action Initiative). 1997 - 2001.

Nursing Case Management in Geriatric Primary Care Settings. 1998 - 1999.

Use of Faculty Interdisciplinary Teams for Undergraduate Nursing Clinical Education. 1996 - 1999.

Evaluation of Learning in Non-Traditional Clinical Experiences: Baccalaureate Nursing Education. 1998 - 1999.

DÂ’Aoust, R. F., Martina, C., Wall, A., and Ward, D.. (2009). Interdisciplinary Clinical Education. In N. Ard & T. Valiga (Eds.). Clinical Nursing Education: Current Reflections, 165-179.

Grace, J., D'Aoust, R.. (2006). Evidence Based Program Requirements: Evaluation of Statistics as a Required Course. Nursing Education Perspectives, 27 (1), 28-33.

D'Aoust, R., Collaborative. (2001). Strategies to Address Critical Rural Health Issues: A National Policy Conference Report. Journal of Interprofessional Care, 16 (2), 171-173.

Andrus, N., D'Aoust, R. (Editors). (1999). Health Action Faculty Project Guide..

Ryan, S., D'Aoust, R., Groth, S., McGee, K., Small, L.. (1997). A Faculty On the Move Into the Community. Nursing and Health Care, 18 (3), 139-149.

Transforming 2nd degree students to nurses: Examining the relationship between professional role development, critical thinking, and nursing performance.
18th International Nursing Research Congress Focusing on Evidence-Based Practice, Sigma Theta Tau

Accelerated Student Learning, Program Outcomes, and Technology. Resources for Nurse Educators: Successful Teaching Strategies in Nurse Education.
Faculty Conference, Annual Educational Resources, Inc.

Resources for Nurse Educators: Successful Teaching Strategies in Nurse Education.
Annual Faculty Conference, Educational Resources, Inc.

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Ambassador Conference, National Health Service Corps.

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Accelerated Nursing Education Conference, Drexel University

In Pursuit of Understanding Technology Supported Learning in Accelerated Nursing Education.
First Annual Accelerated Nursing Education Conference, Drexel University

A New Approach, Transforming Health Professional Education: Core Competencies, Microsystems and New Training Methods.
Conference, JCAHO

Quality Improvement through Interprofessional Education.
Interprofessional Education and Research: Considerations for Nursing Education, American Association of Colleges of Nursing

Recruitment Strategies for a New Audience: Accelerated Program for Non-Nurses.
Graduate Nursing Admissions Professionals Conference, American Association of Colleges of Nursing

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Education Summit, National League for Nursing

Leveling of Genetics Curriculum for APNN & RN-BS Nursing Education.
Annual Convention, International Society of Nurses in Genetics

Item Writing and Curriculum Design.
Workshop, Education Resources, Inc.

Accelerated Program for Non-Nurses.
Board of Trustees, Student Affairs Committee, University of Rochester

Evidence Based Program Requirements: Evaluation of Statistics as a Required Course.
Baccalaureate Education Conference, American Association of Colleges of Nursing

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Baccalaureate Education Conference, American Association of Colleges of Nursing

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Interdisciplinary Health Care Team Conference, National Academies of Practice

New Pathways in Nursing Education.
Induction Ceremony, Sigma Theta Tau, Epsilon Xi Chapter

New Pathways in Nursing Education.
Alumni Luncheon Series, University of Rochester

Teaching Critical Thinking Strategies.
Faculty Development Workshop, University of Rochester School of Nursing

Unidisciplinary Education for Interdisciplinary Practice: Development of a Disease State Management Program.
Conference, National Academies of Practice and the Interdisciplinary Health Care Team

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Interdisciplinary Health Care Team Conference, National Academies of Practice

Project to Improve Pneumococcal Immunizations.
Conference, National Academies of Practice and the Interdisciplinary Health Care Team

Accelerated Pathways to Advanced Nursing Degrees.
Master's Education Conference, American Association of Colleges of Nursing

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Masters' Education Conference, American Association of Colleges of Nursing

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Geriatric Nursing Education Conference, Hartford Foundation and AACN

Collaborative Strategies to Address Critical Rural Health.
Conference, National Rural Health Policy

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Baccalaureate Education Conference, American Association of Colleges of Nursing

Teaching and Learning Strategies.
Graduate Preceptor Workshop, University of Rochester School of Nursing

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Pain Management Symposium, University of Rochester Community Nursing Center

Hormone Therapy Across the Lifespan.
Conference,

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Conference, Community-Campus Partnerships for Health

Promoting Student Leadership in Community Health Improvement Initiatives.
Community Campus Partnership for Health

Nesting Interdisciplinary Health Professionals Education in Community-Wide Health Improvement Initiative.
21st Annual Interdisciplinary Health Care Team Conference, National Academies of Practice and the Interdisciplinary Health Care Team

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21st Annual Interdisciplinary Health Care Team Conference, University of Louisville, National Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies

Program to Improve Pneumococcal Immunization.
Interdisciplinary Professional Education Conference, Institute for Healthcare Improvement

Community-Based Quality Improvement Education for the Health Professions.
Institute for Healthcare Improvement

'Bac' to the Future: Nursing Education for the Next Generation.
Baccalaureate Education Conference, American Association for Colleges for Nursing

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Sixth Annual Critical Care Nursing Conference, University of Rochester School of Nursing

Undergraduate Nursing Student Clinical Experiences.
Family Weekend, University of Rochester School of Nursing

Pathway Program Evaluation for Nursing Professionals.
Workshop, Glaxo-Wellcome; University of Rochester School of Nursing

Pathway Program Evaluation for Nursing Professionals.
Workshop, Glaxo-Wellcome; University of Rochester School of Nursing

Infections in Primary Care Medicine: Community Acquired Pneumonia.
Conference, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals

Undergraduate Nursing Student Clinical Experiences.
Family Weekend, University of Rochester School of Nursing

CCNE Regional Accreditation Hearing.
Conference, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

Baccalaureate Nursing Education for the Future: Defining the Essential Elements.
Conference, American Association of Colleges of Nursing

Information Technology and Community Healthcare: A Partnership for Nursing's Future.
Conference, FITNE

A Celebration of Learning.
23rd Biennial Convention, National League for Nursing

Team Building, Team Teaching: Determining Boundaries.
Faculty Workshop, University of Rochester School of Nursing

Response to the Challenge Part II: Implementation of Curriculum Redesign.
Self-Assessment Day, University of Rochester School of Nursing

Pathway Program Evaluation for Nursing Professionals.
Workshop, Glaxo-Wellcome; University of Rochester School of Nursing

Virtual Coalitions, Partners in Cyberspace.
Council of Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Programs Conference, National League for Nursing

In the LAN of Learning: Faculty Coalitions to Develop A Learning Community for Undergraduate Education.
Annual Meeting, National League of Nursing Council of Baccalaureate & Higher Degree Programs

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Benefits Management Forum and Expo '96 Conference, Employee Benefit News

Response to the Health Care Challenge: Implications for Education.
Visiting Trustees Committee Annual Meeting, University of Rochester School of Nursing

Creating a New Vision for Clinical Education: Use of an Institutional Redesign Process.
National Conference on Teaching and Learning Assessment: What Works II, Pennsylvania State University

Response to the Health Care Challenge, Part I: Identification of Curriculum Redesign.
Self-Assessment Day, University of Rochester School of Nursing

Pathway Program Evaluation for Nursing Professionals.
Workshop, Glaxo-Wellcome; University of Rochester School of Nursing

Faculty Hero Award.
University of Rochester School of Nursing, 2006

Outstanding Scholarly Practitioner Award.
University of Rochester School of Nursing, 2005

Woman of the Year Award, Health Care/Science.
Italian American Community Federation, 2005

Woman of the Year Award, Education.
Italian American Community Federation, 2005

Professor of the Year Award, Nomination.
Carnegie Mellon, 2003

Edward Peck Curtis Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching.
University of Rochester, 2002

Professional Advancement Award.
University of Rochester School of Nursing, 2002

Faculty of the Month Award, September.
University of Rochester School of Nursing, 2001

Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching.
University of Rochester School of Nursing, 1998

Recipient of the Senior Publisher Representative Faculty Development Institute Scholarship.
CV Mosby Company, 1997

Invitation as Keynote Speaker, Commencement Ceremony.
University of Rochester School of Nursing, 1995

Continuing Education Award.
Orthopaedic Nurses Association, 1979

Induction.
Sigma Theta Tau, Epsilon Xi Chapter, 1979

University of Rochester Warner School of Education and Human Development, Member

University of Rochester School of Medicine, Member, Simulated/Standardized Patient Committee

National League for Nursing, Member

Sigma Theta Tau, Member

Community Campus Partnership for Health, Individual Member

Association of Medical-Surgical Nurses, Member

National Orthopaedic Association of Nurses, Member

National League for Nursing, Individual Member

Western New York Nurse Education Symposium, Member

Sigma Theta Tau, Epsilon Xi Chapter, Undergraduate Counselor

Sigma Theta Tau, Epsilon Xi Chapter, Member

Orthopaedic Nurses Association, Member

Sigma Theta Tau, Epsilon Xi Chapter, Chairperson

University of Rochester School of Nursing, Class Chair

University of Rochester School of Nursing, Class Chair

Italian American Community Center, Board Member; Chair

Penfield Strikers Soccer Club, Board Assistant and Social Activities Chairperson

Girl Scouts of America, Troop Leader

St. Lawrence School Committee, School Board Member

St. Lawrence Church and Parish Center, Chairperson

CURE Childhood Cancer Association, Board Member

CURE Childhood Cancer Association, Member

University of Rochester School of Nursing, Member

University of Rochester, Member

University of Rochester School of Nursing, Member