Diplomas/DegreesPh.D. in Nursing, Adelphi University (1987)
M.S. in Nursing, Adelphi University (1978)
B.S. in Nursing, Molloy College (1974)
Recent CoursesDissertation Guidance I
Dissertation Guidance II
Dissertation Guidance: III
Qualitative Research Methods
Research Seminar II: Proposal Development
Teaching Specializations/InterestsNursing education,creative teaching methods,role of humanities in graduate education,nursing philosophy,theory and scholarship and higher education
Research InterestsThe role of courage in patients experiencing complications of diabetes and the role of nurses in courage development; Nursing theory application; Improvement science and patient safety, Leadership
Grants/Sponsored ResearchNetwork Co-principal investigator, "Impact of Cognitive Load, Interruptions and Distractions on Medication Administration Errors" 2010-present Improvement Science Research Network national study
ISRN Director: Dr. Kathleen Stevens
Network PI: Dr. Lily Thomas
Recipient of an Adelphi University Faculty Development Grant "The role of Leader-Member Exchange Theory in the Administrative Relationships of Nursing Unit-heads and Nursing Unit-members" 2011
Recipient of a Molloy College Faculty Research and Scholarship Award" The Role of Courage Development as Facilitated by Nurses" 2006
Recipient of a Diabetes Research and Education Foundation Grant"The Role of Courage in the Experience of the Patient with Diabetes’ Complications"
1986
BooksAloia, J.,Donohue-Porter,P., & Schlussel, L. (1984). Diabetes: A Comprehensive Self-management Guide. NY, NY: Doubleday.
Book ChaptersDonohue-Porter, P. (2012). Narratives of courage: The voice of clients in community health nursing. In S. Holzemer & M. Klainberg (Eds.). Community Health Alliance for Care. (pp. 123-143). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Refereed ArticlesDonohue-Porter, P. (2012), Creating a culture of shared governance begins with developing the nurse as scholar. Creative Nursing, 18, 160-167.
Donohue-Porter, P. (2012), Nursing's role in courage development in patients facing complications of diabetes. Journal of Holistic Nursing, DOI: 10.1177/0898010112461975.
Thomas, L. & Donohue-Porter, P. (2012), Blending evidence and innovation: Improving intershift handoffs in a multihospital setting. Journal of Nursing Care Quality, 27 (2), 116-124.
Donohue-Porter, P., Forbes, M.O., White, J.H (2011), Nursing theory in curricula today: Challenges for faculty at all levels of education. International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship, 8 (1) Article 14.
Donohue-Porter (2009), Diabetes education nurses handle complexity with care. Nursing 2009, 39 Career Directory.
Invited Presentation/LectureP.Donohue-Porter & L. Thomas (2011, June). Impact of Cognitive Load,Interruptions & Distractions on Procedural Failures & Medication Errors. Improvement Science Summit, San Antonio, Texas.
P.Donohue-Porter & L.Thomas (2010, July). Preventing Medication Errors. Improvement Science Summit, San Antonio, Texas.
P. Donohue-Porter & L. Thomas (2009, May). Implementing evidence-based strategies for shift-to-shift handoff in a multi-hospital health system. Feinstein Research Institute, Manhasset, NY.
P. Donohue-Porter (2008, March). The Role of Nursing in Courage Development in Patients with Diabetes’ Complications. Philadelphia,Pennsylvania.
P. Donohue-Porter (2007, April). Response to Theoretical Frameworks of Habermas, Freire, and Longeran:. Providence, Rhode Island.
P. Donohue-Porter (2007, January). Humanities: A Lens for Leadership for Nursing Doctoral Scholars. Captiva, Florida.
P. Donohue-Porter (2006, November). Evidence-Based Practice begins with the Nurse as a Scholar. North Shore-LIJ Health System.
Conference Presentations/PapersDonohue-Porter, P. (2012). Courage Development: Connections to Caring between Nurse and Patient. In International Conference on Human Caring. Philadelphia, PA.
Thomas, L. & Donohue-Porter, P (2011). Translating Evidence into Practice: Implementing Optimal Intershift Handoffs. In Eastern Nursing Research Society. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Eckardt, P. & Donohue-Porter, P. (2011). Moving Health Policy Forward: Elements of Success in an Interdisciplinary Team Approach to a Research Project. In Eastern Nursing Research Society. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Donohue-Porter, P., Forbes, M.O & White, J.H. (2011). Meeting the Challenges to the Theory-Practice Relationship: Federal Legislation & Doctoral Education. In Eastern Nursing Research Society. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Dissertation ChairedMaureen P. Cardoza (2010). A Study of Self-Efficacy and Functional Ability in Pre-operative and Post-operative Patients with Primary Elective Total Hip Replacements. Adelphi University.
Honors and AccomplishmentsMember, Alpha Omega Chapter
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
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