Melinda Granger Oberleitner, DNS, RN

  • Melinda Oberleitner
    • Associate Dean, College of Nursing and Allied Health Professions
    • Professor, Department of Nursing, SLEMCO/BORSF Endowed Professor in Nursing
    • University of Louisiana at Lafayette
    • PHONE: (337)-482-5609
    • EMAIL:Mag0712@louisiana.edu
    • Wharton Hall 202
    • P. O. Box 43810
    • Lafayette, LA 70504

 

Education

      • D.N.S., Nursing Administration, Louisiana State University Medical Center
      • M.S.N., Nursing, Texas Woman's University
      • B.S.N., Nursing, University of Southwestern Louisiana

 

Post Graduate/Specialty Training

  • AACN/Wharton Executive Leadership Program, University of Pennsylvania Aresty Institue of Executive Education, 2015

Licensure and Board Certifications

  • Registered Nurse in Louisiana

Academic Position(s)

  • Associate Dean, Professor of Nursing, University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Honors & Awards

  • Fellow, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)/Wharton
  • Executive Leadership Program, University of Pennsylvania Aresty
  • Institute of Executive Education, August 2015
  • Research Excellence Award, University of Louisiana at Lafayatte, 2014
  • Oncology Certified Nurse of the Year Award – Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation
  • UL Lafayette Blue Key Honor Society Faculty Excellence Award
  • American Cancer Society, Louisiana Division, Public Education Lifesaver Award
  • SLEMCO/BORSF Endowed Professorship in Nursing, 2013-2016, 2010-2013

Professional Affiliations

  • Oncology Nursing Society, 1979 - present
  • Multiple Research Projects, 2009 - present
  • Advisory Panel ONS Educator Portal Development (Pre-licensure, Graduate, and Staff Development Levels), 2011 - 2013
  • Advisory Board, Educator Resource Center, Oncology Nursing Society
  • Member, Oncology Nursing Society Workgroup, Integrating oncology Nursing Content into Pre-licensure Curriculum and Minimum Licensure Competency Standards
  • Member Gaps in Schools of Nursing Curricula Project Team (National level project team)
  • South Center Louisiana Chaper of ONS - Past President (2 terms) and Newsletter Editor
  • Examination Committee, Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) International
  • Board of Directors, Louisiana Organization of Nurse Executives
  • Louisiana Council of Administrators in Nursing Administration (LaCANE) Taskforce, Shortage of Nursing Faculty/Workforce Demands
  • Chair, Nursing Curriculum Team, Statewide Articulation and Transfer Council, Louisiana Board of Regents, 2010-11
  • Council on Graduate Education for Administration in Nursing (CGEAN)
  • Louisiana Council for Administrators in Nursing Education (LaCANE)
  • Louisiana Organization of Nurse Executives (LONE)
  • Texas Woman's University Alumni Association
  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette Alumni Association
  • Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
  • Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
  • National League for Nursing
  • American Association of Colleges of Nursing

Areas of Research Interest

  • Oncology Nursing
  • Cancer Survivorship and Cancer Survivor Issues
  • Nursing Education Issues

Selected Publications & Presentations

  • Book Chapters:
  • Lockhart, J. & Oberleitner, M. (2016). Evaluation of Specific Program Types and Impact on Program Assessment and Evaluation. Chapter 10. In Oermann, M. (Ed.) A Systematic Approach to Assessment and Evaluation of Nursing Programs. Washington, DC:National League for Nursing, pp.119-134.
  • Oberleitner, M. (2014).  Theories, Models, and Frameworks from Administration and Management.  Chapter 16. In McEwen, M. & Wills, E. Theoretical Basis for Nursing. 4th  Ed., Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams, & Wilkins, pp. 354-385. American Journal of Nursing2014 Book of the Year Award
  • Oberleitner, M. (2014).  Application of Theory in Nursing Administration and Management.  Chapter 20. In McEwen, M. & Wills, E.  Theoretical Basis for Nursing. 4th  Ed., Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams, & Wilkins, pp. 452-478. American Journal of Nursing2014 Book of the Year Award.
  • Oberleitner, M.  (2011 ) Mentorship. Chapter 42. In Gullatte, M. (Ed.) Nursing Management: Principles and Practice. 2nd Ed., Pittsburg: Oncology Nursing Press, pp. 849-864.
  • Journal Articles:
  • Lemoine, J., Chauvin, S., Broussard, L., & Oberleitner, M. (2015). A Framework for Statewide Interprofessional Faculty Development in Simulation-Based Education for Health Professions.  Clinical Simulation in Nursing.  11(3), 153-162.
  • Lockhart, J., Gallioto, M., Oberleitner, M., Fulton, J.,  McMahon, D., George, K., Van Duesen-Morrison, J., Davis, A., & Mayer, D.K. (2013). A National Survey of Oncology Content in Pre-Licensure Registered Nurse Programs. Journal of Nursing Education.  52 (7), 383-390.
  • Heinrich, K.T., & Oberleitner, M.  (January/February, 2012). How a Faculty Group’s Peer Mentoring of Each Other’s Scholarship Can Enhance Retention and Recruitment. Journal of Professional Nursing. 28(1), 5-12. DOI: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2011.06.002
  • Oberleitner, M., Broussard, A., & Bourque, J. (2011, March). An Unintended Consequence of Simulation:  A Case Report.  Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 7(2), e35-e40. Doi:10.1016/j.ecns.2010.03.074.
  • Poirrier, G., & Oberleitner, M. (May/June 2011). Funding An Accelerated Baccalaureate Nursing Track for Non-Nursing College Graduates: An Academic/Practice Collaboration. Nursing Economic$. 29(3): 118-125.
  • Presentations:
  • Lockhart, J., Oberleitner, M., & Vioral, A. (2016). What We Don’t Know CAN Hurt Patients: Using Evidence to Prepare Non-Oncology Nurses for Cancer Survivor Care. University of Pittsburg Medical Center (St. Margaret) 11th Annual Clinical Research Forum. Pittsburg, PA
  • Oberleitner, M., Lockhart, J., & Vioral, A. (2016). The Evidence Base for Addressing Essential Oncology Competencies for All Nurses. Oncology Nursing Society 41st Annual Congress, San Antonio, TX (poster)
  • Oberleitner, M. (2015). Human Resource Management: Case Studies (Panel). Louisiana Council of Administrators in Nursing Education (LaCANE) Nursing Education Leadership Seminar, McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA
  • Oberleitner, M. (2015). Evidence Related to the Use of Medical Grade Honey and the Impact on Wound Healing, New Cardiovascular Horizons Conference 2015, New Orleans, LA
  • Oberleitner, M. (2015).Patient Portal and Louisiana Health Information Exchange (LaHIE) Panel Discussion, Louisiana Organization of Nurse Executives (LONE), Spring Conference, New Orleans, LA
  • Oberleitner, M. (2014). Want to Publish?  Tips and Strategies for Success, Louisiana Association of Nurse Practitioners 20th Annual Primary Care Conference, New Orleans, LA
  • Lockhart, J., & Oberleitner, M. (2014). Using Best Evidence to Strengthen Cancer Care by New Graduates: Opportunities for Oncology Nurses to Lead (poster), Cleveland Clinic 2014 Oncology Nursing Conference, Cleveland, OH         
  • Oberleitner, M., Broussard, L., & Dowden, L. (2013). Scaling and Sustaining an Online, Accelerated RN to BSN Program: Perils, Pitfalls, and Promises. American Association of Colleges of Nursing Hot Issues Conference, St. Louis, MO
  • Oberleitner, M., Lockhart, J., & Lubejko, B. (2012). Cancer Care and Survivorship:  Meeting the Educational Challenges with Evidence-Based Resources, ONS Connections: Advancing Care Through the Science, Phoenix, AZ               
  • Oberleitner, M., Lockhart, J., Fulton, J. (2012). A National Survey of Oncology Content in Pre-Licensure RN and Graduate Nursing Curricula, Oncology Nursing Society 37th Annual Congress, New Orleans, LA
  • Lockhart, J., Oberleitner, M., Gallioto, M. (2011). Meeting the Health Care Needs of Cancer Survivors:  How Can We Best Prepare Our Nursing Graduates for this Challenge? National League for Nursing Education Conference, Orlando, FL
  • Oberleitner, M. (2011). Cancer Update 2011, UL Lafayette Continuing Education Program Series, Lafayette, LA
  • Oberleitner, M. (2011).  Theories, Models, and Frameworks from Administration and Management.  In McEwen, M., & Wills, E. Theoretical Basis for Nursing, 3rd Ed., Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins, pp. 322-347.
  • Oberleitner, M. (2011). Application of Theory in Nursing Administration and Management.  In McEwen, M. & Wills, E. Theoretical Basis for Nursing, 3rd Ed., Philadelphia, Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins, pp. 414-439.
  • Oberleitner, M. (2011). Mentorship. In Gullatte, M. (Ed.). Nursing Management: Principles and Practice. 2nd Ed., Pittsburg: Oncology Nursing Press (Accepted; in press).
  • Oberleitner, M. Broussard, A., & Bourque, J. Unintended consequences of simulation: A case report.  Clinical Simulation in Nursing. Accepted for publication March 25, 2010.
  • Heinrich, K.T., & Oberleitner, M. Retain and recruit the best and the brightest faculty: A hire-to-retire, peer mentoring model for faculty development. Journal of Nursing Education. Submitted; under peer review.
  • Oberleitner, M. & Green, M.. (2010) Faculty Recruitment and Retention Issues. Baton Rouge, LA. Louisiana Nursing Summit.
  • Heinrich, K.T., Hurst, H., Leigh, G. Oberleitner, M., & Poirrier, G. (2009, May/June). The Teacher-Scholar Project: How to help faculty groups develop scholarly skills. Nursing Education Perspectives, 30(3), 181-6.
  • Dugas, R., & Oberleitner, M. (2009). Redefining the Conventions of Informed Consent: Challenges in the Genomic Era. In Monsen, R. (Ed). Genetics and Ethics in Nursing – New Questions in the Age of Genomic Health. Silver Springs, MD: American Nurses Association’s Nursebooks.org, pp. 65-77.
  • Oberleitner, M.,Shirey, M., & Gullatte, M.. (2009) The Gift of Leadership: Conceptualizing, Packaging, and Delivering on the Promise. San Antonio, TX. Oncology Nursing Society 34th Annual Congress.
  • Oberleitner, M.. (2009) What are the Measures of Success in Nursing Education? Aspects of Systematic Program Evaluation, Lafayette, LA. LA Community and Technical College System Summer Nurse Educator Institute.
  • Gauthier, D. & Oberleitner, M. (2008). Making Clinical Assignments: What Are Nursing Schools Doing? Proceedings of the Southern Nursing Research Society 2008 Conference.
  • Lockhart, J., Oberleitner, M.. & Heinrich, K. (2008) Lions, Tigers, and Bears… A Call to the Adventure of Leadership.  Philadelphia, PA. Oncology Nursing Society 33rd Annual Congress.
  • Oberleitner, M. (2007). Theories, Models, and Frameworks from Administration and Management. In McEwen, M. & Wills, E. Theoretical Basis for Nursing, 2nd Ed., Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins, pp. 352-380.
  • Oberleitner, M. (2007). Application of Theory in Nursing Administration and Management. In McEwen, M. & Wills, E. Theoretical Basis for Nursing, 2nd E., Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins, pp. 457-486.
  • Lockhart, J. & Oberleitner, M. (2007). Strengthening Your Preceptor Skills Using Evidence-Based Strategies. Oncology Nursing Forum, 34(2), 537 (abstract).
  • Oberleitner, M. & Poirrier, G. (2007). Extreme Makeover Learning Labs Edition – Improving the Quality of Nursing Skills Labs.  American Association of Colleges of Nursing Baccalaureate Conference (abstract).

Selected Funded Projects and Research

  • Nurse Educators in DNP Programs: Current Status and Controversies (with D. Gauthier, J. Cartier, & H. Hurst).  National survey; 2014-2015; In-kind funding by the University of Louisiana at Lafayette
  • Non-Oncology Nurses’ Educational Needs Regarding Care of Cancer Patients and Survivors in Non-Oncology Designated Clinical Settings; Focus:  Medical-surgical Nurses (with J. Lockhart, A. Vioral, & D’Amico) 2014-2015. Funded by the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS).
  • Non-Oncology Nurses’ Educational Needs Regarding Care of Cancer Patients and Survivors in Non-Oncology Designated Clinical Settings; Focus: Perspective of Experienced Oncology Nurses (with J. Lockhart, A. Vioral, T. Felice). 2014.  Funded by ONS.
  • A National Survey of Oncology Content in Pre-licensure RN and Graduate Nursing Curricula (with J. Lockhart, M. Galioto, J. Fulton, et al). Funded by the Komen Foundation and ONS. 2009-2012
  • Implementation of an RN to MSN Articulation Program: Promise of Nursing for Louisiana Nursing School Grant Program (Co-investigator)
    National Student Nurses’ Foundation and Louisiana Nurses’ Foundation.

Research Review

  • Review Board, Journal of Professional Nursing, 2015 – present
  • Review Board, Oncology Nursing Forum, 1997- present
  • Editorial Board, The Oncology Nurse APN/PA, 2008-present