Consultant/Nursing Research Facilitator, St. Joseph Hospital, Orange, CA
Dr. Rutledge, a registered nurse, is experienced in designing and facilitating research and evidence-based projects on a variety of topics and has authored/co-authored more than 70 publications in peer-reviewed journals. One of her strengths is being able to assist others to design research studies, and to document implementation and evaluation of clinical projects. She tries to help others understand the differences and similarities between research studies, quality improvement projects, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
In her current work with Doctor of Nursing Practice students at the Southern California CSU DNP Consortium and in her consultations with nurses at St. Joseph Hospital (Orange CA), Dr. Rutledge promotes use of systematic approaches to making practice changes using models such as the Iowa Model of Evidence Base Practice and the integrated-Promoting Action on Research Implementation in Health Services (iPARIHS) model. Sheis involved in projects on diverse topics. Examples include implementing guidelines to prevent contrast-induced nephropathy and supportive care in non-critical care units.
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About Dana N. Rutledge, PhD, RN
Dr. Rutledge, a registered nurse, is experienced in designing and facilitating research and evidence-based projects on a variety of topics and has authored/co-authored more than 70 publications in peer-reviewed journals. One of her strengths is being able to assist others to design research studies, and to document implementation and evaluation of clinical projects. She tries to help others understand the differences and similarities between research studies, quality improvement projects, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
In her current work with Doctor of Nursing Practice students at the Southern California CSU DNP Consortium and in her consultations with nurses at St. Joseph Hospital (Orange CA), Dr. Rutledge promotes use of systematic approaches to making practice changes using models such as the Iowa Model of Evidence Base Practice and the integrated-Promoting Action on Research Implementation in Health Services (iPARIHS) model. Sheis involved in projects on diverse topics. Examples include implementing guidelines to prevent contrast-induced nephropathy and supportive care in non-critical care units.
| 2012 - Present | DNP Coordinator, California State University, Fullerton ‐ Southern CA CSU DNP Collaborative | |
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| 2008 - Present | Professor of Nursing, California State University, Fullerton | |
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| 2006 - Present | Director of Research, California State University, Fullerton ‐ Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Center | |
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| 2004 - Present | Consultant/Nursing Research Facilitator, Providence ‐ St. Joseph Hospital, Orange, CA | |
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Disciplines
Grants
| 2018 - Present | Barriers and Facilitators to Chronic Pain Management in Low Income Overweight Hispanic Adults |
| University of California Irvine Institute for Clinical & Translational Sciences | |
| Community Engagement Unit Campus-Community Research Incubator Grant | |
| Role: Principal Investigator | |
| Colleague(s): Patricia Cantero | |
| $4,500 | |
| 2018 - Present | Fibromyalgia Research & Education Center: Center and Institute Planning and Expansion Program |
| California State University, Fullerton | |
| Role: Co-Investigator | |
| Colleague(s): Barbara Cherry | |
| $15,000 | |
| 2011 - 2012 | Physical and Cognitive Status of People Aged 50+With and Without Fibromyalgia: A Longitudinal Study. |
| California State University, Fullerton | |
| Role: Principal Investigator | |
| Colleague(s): Cherry Jones, Rose Zettel-Watson | |
| $5,000 | |
| 2010 - 2011 | Circumstances of Falls among People with Fibromyalgia |
| California State University, Fullerton | |
| Role: Principal Investigator | |
| Colleague(s): Rose, Jones | |
| $5,000 | |
| 2009 - 2010 | Prevalence, Type, and Severity of Chronic Pain among Overweight/Obese, Low Income Latino Adults Aged 40+ |
| Centers for Disease Control | |
| Interdisciplinary Approach to Address Obesity: From Infancy through Adulthood | |
| Role: Co-investigator | |
| Colleague(s): Jones, Zettel-Watson, McMahon | |
| 2007 - 2009 | FAME Project: Fibromyalgia Assessment, Management, and Education |
| UniHealth Foundation | |
| Role: Co-Investigator | |
| Colleague(s): Jones | |
| $298,102 | |
| 2007 - 2007 | Emergency Department Pediatric Temperature Study |
| Gamma Tau Chapter Sigma Theta Tau International | |
| Role: Principal Investigator | |
| Colleague(s): Amy Waunch | |
| $4,000 | |
| 2005 - 2006 | Effects of topical 024 essential oils on level of exercise during a 12-week exercise program for women with fibromyalgia: A randomized, placebo controlled study |
| Swiss Medica | |
| Role: Co-Investigator | |
| Colleague(s): Jessie Jones | |
| $259,200 | |
| 2002 - 2006 | CalNOC Partners to Reduce Patient Falls Project |
| Agency for Health Care Research & Quality - 1-U18 HS 13704-01 | |
| Role: Co-Investigator | |
| Colleague(s): N.E. Donaldson | |
| 1994 - 1994 | Effects of Regional Networking and Continuing Education on RN Research Use |
| Gamma Tau Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau | |
| Role: Co-Principal Investigator | |
| Colleague(s): N.E. Donaldson | |
| $2,000 | |
| 1990 - 1991 | Effectiveness of the Sensor Pad(TM) on Lump Detection |
| Vanderbilt University Research Council | |
| Role: Principal Investigator | |
| $4,317 | |
| 1988 - 1990 | Drug-Induced Shivering: Effects of a Nursing Measure |
| National Center for Nursing Research - 1 ROl NR018790 01 | |
| Role: Project Director | |
| Colleague(s): Barbara I. Holtzclaw | |
| 1988 - 1989 | Effectiveness of the Sensor Pad(TM) on Lump Detection |
| Dean's Fund for Research, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing | |
| Role: Principal Investigator | |
| $500 | |
| 1985 - 1986 | Exploration of Factors Affecting Mammography Behaviors in Employed Women |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Department of Pathology | |
| Role: Co-Principal Investigator | |
| Colleague(s): William Hartmann, M.D., Alan Winfield, M.D., Pat Oney Kinman, RN, MSN |
Professional Service and Affiliations
| 1985 - Present | Member, Oncologv Nursing Society | 1985 - Present | Member, Sigma Theta Tau (National Honor Society for Nursing) | 1980 - Present | Member, American Nurses' Association | 1993 - 2002 | Member, Western Society for Research in Nursing/Western Institute of Nursing |
Honors and Awards
- 2013, Faculty Recognition - Scholarly & Creative Activity, CSUF.
- 2012, Leadership in Innovation Award, Upsilon Beta Chapter Sigma Theta Tau International, Fullerton CA
- 2011, Faculty Marshal (College of Health & Human Development), CSUF, $1000
- 2011, Research Poster Presentation Award, Emergency Nurses Association Leadership Conference, $200. With Amy Waunch, MSN, RN, FNP, CEN
- 2010, University of California, Irvine Clinical & Translational Science Award for Outstanding Community Research, Nursing
- 2010, Faculty Recognition - Scholarly & Creative Activity, Research that has led to the generation, integration, and dissemination of significant knowledge of work, CSUF
- 2009, Faculty Recognition - Service to Students, California State University Fullerton.
- 2007, Ellyn Bushkin Friend of the Foundation Award, Oncology Nursing Society Foundation.
- 2006 Faculty Scholar Award for College of Health and Human Development (CSUF), $1000.
- 2006 Clinical Scholar, UCLA 5th Annual Evidence-Based Practice Conference, “Creating Enthusiasm and Motivation for 2006 Evidence-Based Practice Changes” Los Angeles.
- 2005, Nominee, ONS/Roche Laboratories Distinguished Service Award, August 2005
- 2004, Congress Scholarship Award (Sanofi-Synthelabo, INC),ONS Foundation, $1000.
- 2004, Recognition for Outstanding Scholarship & Creative Activity (resulting in highest quality, peer reviewed journal articles), Department of Nursing, CSUF.
- 2003, Keynote Speaker, Scripps Cancer Center’s 23rd Annual Nurses Symposium, “Evidence-Based Practice: What Does it Mean to Cancer Nurses?” La Jolla, CA.
- 2003, Distinguished Lecturer, Cancer Institute of New Jersey, “Evidence Based Practice at a Cancer Center”
- 2001, Mentor, Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing Mentor/Fellow Writing Program
- 1994, Excellence in Research Award, Gamma Tau Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International.
- 1988, Deans’ Award for Recognition of Faculty Achievement in Scholarly Endeavors, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing.
- 1985, Inducted Sigma Theta Tau, National Honor Society for Nursing.
| 1985 | PhD, University of Texas, Austin ‐ Nursing/Research | |
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| 1980 | MSN, University of Kentucky ‐ Nursing, Adult Health Nursing/Education | |
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| 1976 | BSN, DePauw University | |
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