Lisa Norsen, PhD, RN, ACNP
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Lisa Norsen, PhD, RN, ACNP

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  • 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