Lisa Norsen, PhD, RN, ACNP

(Pronouns: she/ her/ hers)

Professor of Clinical Nursing
Chief Wellness Officer

Education

Ph.D., 2007. University of Rochester. Rochester, NY
M.S.N., 1983. University of Rochester. Rochester, NY
B.S.N., 1977. University of Rochester. Rochester, NY

Bio

Throughout her career, Lisa Norsen, PhD, RN, ACNP, professor of clinical nursing, has distinguished herself as a leader in nursing innovation, furthering the role of nurses as clinicians, researchers, and educators. As one of the nation’s first nurse practitioners to practice in an acute care setting, her work in cardiac surgery is regarded as an early model of advanced practice. In more than a decade as associate director for inpatient nursing services, Norsen oversaw the expansion of the nurse’s role at the URMC, making it an essential component of the interdisciplinary team. Throughout her career, she has developed programs highlighting the pivotal role that nurses play in the health and wellness of individuals and communities. In 2012, Norsen helped to establish the Center for Employee Wellness, where she now serves as chief wellness officer. Norsen received her PhD, MSN, and BSN from the University of Rochester.

Professional Experience

Professor of Clinical Nursing,: University of of Rochester, Rochester, NY, US. 9/2013 - Current
Director of Sovie Institute,: University of Rochester (AP Scholarship), Rochester, NY, US. 6/2012 - 6/2014
Associate Dean,: University of Rochester (Center for Nursing Entrepreneurship), Rochester, NY, US. 9/11 - 6/2014
Clinical Chief,: University of Rochester Medical Center, Strong Memorial Hospital (Adult Nursing Services), Rochester, NY, US. 1998 - 6/2006
Clinical Chief,: University of Rochester Medical Center, Strong Memorial Hospital (Medical & Emergency Nursing), Rochester, NY, US. 1996 - 1998
Clinical Chief,: University of Rochester Medical Center, Strong Memorial Hospital (Medical Nursing), Rochester, NY, US. 1995 - 1996
Senior Advanced Practice Nurse,: University of Rochester Medical Center, Strong Memorial Hospital (Surgical Nursing Practice and Acute Care), Rochester, NY, US. 1982 - 1995
Assistant Nursing Practice Coordinator,: University of Rochester Medical Center, Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY, US. 1980 - 1982
Staff Nurse,: University of Rochester Medical Center, Strong Memorial Hospital (Surgical ICU), Rochester, NY, US. 1977 - 1980

Awards

Dissertation Award: Sigma Theta Tau, Epsilon Xi Chapter, 2007
Outstanding Leadership In Nursing Practice: Strong Memorial Hospital, 2003
Profiled in company's guide for Nursing Careers: Pfizer, 1994
Outstanding Scholarly Practitioner: University of Rochester School of Nursing, 1993
Inducted into organization: Sigma Theta Tau International, 1987
Outstanding Nurse of the Year: Strong Memorial Hospital, 1984

Publications

Norsen, L., Schlagman, C., Petrie, J., Chisholm, L., Marou, N., Christie, S. (n.d.). Evaluating the Behavioral Nurse Role in the Acute Rehabilitation Setting. American Rehabilitation Nurse.
Meacham, K., Odhner, M., Norsen, L., Schmidt, E., Rowe, K. (2015). Implementing Enhanced Recovery After Surgery: Success with Lewin's Theory of Change. OR Nurse, 9 (6), 32-38.
Norsen, L., & Spillane, L (2012). Partnering in interprofessional education to design simulation programs to promote collaboration and patient safety. Creative Nursing, 12 (3), 2109-114. PMID: 23061202 DOI: 10.1891/1078-4535.18.3.109
Groth, S, & Kitzman, H, Norsen, L (2010). Long term outcomes of advanced practice nursing. Nurse Practitioners: The Evolution and future of Advanced Practice (5th edition).
Kipp, H., Musshafen, L, & Norsen, L (2009). Inpatient nursing management.. Congestive Heart Failure.
Norsen, L., et al. (1997). The aute care nurse practitioner: innovative practice for the 21st century. In S. Moorhead (Ed), Nursing Roles: Evolving or Recycled?, 150 - 170.
Ackerman, M., Norsen, L., Martin, B., Weidrich, J. & Kitzman, H. (1996). Development of a model of advanced practice. American Journal of Critical Care, 5 (1), 68-73.
Norsen, L.,, Opladen, J. & Quinn, J. (1995). Practice Model: Collaborative Practice. Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America, 7 (1), 43-52. PMID: 7766376
King, K., Norsen, L. (1994). The care/cure, nurse/physician dichotomy doesn't do it anymore. Image - The Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 26 (2), 89.
King, K., Reis, H., Porter, L., & Norsen, L. (1993). Social supports and long-term recovery from coronary artery surgery: effects on patients and spouses. Health Psychology, 20 (1), 56-63. PMID: 8462500 DOI: 10.1037//0278-6133.12.1.56
King, K., Clark, P., Norsen, L., & Hicks, G. (1992). Coronary artery bypass surgery in older women and men. American Journal of Critical Care, 1 (2), 28-35. PMID: 1307888
King, K. Norsen, L., & Porter, L. (1992). Patient perceptions of quality of life after coronary artery surgery: Was it worth it?. Research in Nursing and Health, 15 (5), 327-334. PMID: 1529116 DOI: 10.1002/nur.4770150503
Norsen, L. (1992). Research in clinical practice: The efficacy of imagery and progressive muscle relaxation in the management of postoperative pain. Strong Nursing, 4 (3).
King, K., Norsen, L., Robertson, R., & Hicks, G. (1987). Patient management of pain medication after cardiac surgery. Nursing Research, 36 (3), 145-150. PMID: 3646613
Norsen, L., Telfair, M., & Wagner, A. (1986). Detecting dysrhythmias. Nursing, 16 (11), 34 - 42. PMID: 3640260
Norsen, L., & King, K. (1986). Patient management of pain medication after cardiac surgery. Circulation Supplement, 74, II-291.
Norsen, L. (1985). Using emergency drugs correctly. Part II. Nursing Life, 5 (6), 33-40. PMID: 3851220
Norsen, L., & Fox, G. (1985). Understanding cardiac output and the drugs that affect it. Nursing '85, 15, 34-42.
Norsen, L. (1985). Using emergency drugs correctly. Part I. Nursing Life, 5 (5), 33-40. PMID: 3850421
Hicks, G., Jensen, L., Norsen, L., & Quinn, J. (1985). Platelet inhibitors and hydroxyethyl starch in coronary artery surgery. Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 39 (5), 442-426. PMID: 2581521 DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(10)61949-2