Kathy Lange Jorgensen
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Kathy Jorgensen
Associate Professor
School of Health Sciences: Nursing, Health Affairs
UJ Julian Hall Offices 214
Phone: 605-677-6264
Email: Kathy.Jorgensen@usd.edu
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Bio:
I am an Associate Professor at the University of South Dakota Department of Nursing. My professional interests include nursing education, geriatrics nursing, and psychiatric nursing. I am interested in Service Learning activities within the University of South Dakota.
Teaching Interests:
My teaching interests include all types of nursing as our curriculum is integrated. I am very interested in teaching Service Learning components within the Department of Nursing.
Research Interests:
Aromatherapy
Education:
- MS, Family Nursing Management, Creughton University, 1994
- MA, Adult and Higher Education, University of South Dakota, 1980
- BS, Nursing, Mt. Marty College, 1976
- Diploma RN, Diploma RN, St. John's School of Nursing, 1972
Research:
- Meet with co-author for Research article for comparison of development screening tools, USD Office of Research Travel Grant, (2000 - 2000)
Grants:
- Palm Pilot for Nursing Students and Faculty Project, University of South Dakota center for Instructional Design and Development, (2004 - 2004)
- Put NURS 312/NURS 281 onto the Internet, SD Board of Regents and SD Governor's Office--Governor's Technology Grant, (2002 - 2002)
- Application of Lecture Presentations to CD-Rom, USD Center Instructional Design and Development-Technology Enrichment Grant, (2000 - 2000)
- Attend Advanced Crisis Intervention Training, University of South Dakota Faculty Development Grant, (2000 - 2000)
- Put NURS 308 onto the Internet, South Dakota Board of Regents and SD Governor's Governor's Technology Grant, (1999 - 1999)
- Participate & Presentation at "Teaching in Rural Areas", University of South Dakota Faculty Development Grant, (1999 - 1999)
- Develop the USD General Education Assessment Plan, USD Academic Affairs Office Assessment Mini-Grant, (1998)
- Participate and present at Nurse Educator's conference, Bush Foundation Faculty Development Instructional Development Grant, (1998 - 1998)
- Conference on Race & Ethnicity in Higher Education, Bush Foundation through USD , (1997 - 1997)
- Presentation at R.E.T.A.I.N. conference in Tempe, AZ, Bush Foundation, (1997 - 1997)
- Present at Nurse Educator's Conference in Orlando, FL, Bush Foundation through USD, (1997 - 1997)
- Attend Conference on Race & Ethnicity in Higher Education in SanAntonio, TX, USD Faculty Development Grant, (1996 - 1996)
- Attend International conference of Crisis Prevention Institute in Dallas, TX, Bush Foundation USD Faculty Development Grant, (1996 - 1996)
- Media presentation developed for "Teaching the Process Recording", University of South Dakota Educational Media Department, (1995 - 1995)
- Attend National Conference on Race & Ethnicity in Higher Education - Santa Fe, NM, Bush Foundation Grant through USD, (1995 - 1995)
- Instructor Training for "Managing Aggressive Behavior", Bush Foundation Faculty Development Grant, (1995 - 1995)
- Attend AACN National Teaching Institute, Bush Foundation Faculty Development Grant, (1985 - 1985)
Publications:
- Jorgensen, K., Caring for Person Across the Lifespan: Caring for the child/Adolescent Person with Mental Health Needs.
- Jorgensen, K., (2008), Author of Three Chapters and Test Questions, Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, iss. 1st.
- Jorgensen, K., (2008), Reviewer of sample test questions, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, iss. 9th, pp. 582-695.
- Nelson, D., Jorgensen, K., , , (2008), Building Interdisciplinary Teamwork Among Allied Health Students Through LIve Clinical Case Simulations, J. Allied Health. 2008 Summer, vol. 37, iss. 2, pp. 109-123.
- Jorgensen, K., (2006), Reviewer of test questions and chapters, W.B. Saunders, iss. 3rd, pp. 290-365.
- Jorgensen, K., Peterson, B. A., Yockey, K. J., Larsen, P., Twidwell, D., (2006), Community-based Service Learning Projects, Journal of Home Health Care Management, vol. 3, iss. 5, pp. 35-37.
- Jorgensen, K., (2003), Reviewer, Mosby, vol. 6, iss. 12.
- Jorgensen, K., (2002), Contributor, W. B. Saunders, iss. 2nd, pp. 275-345.
- Jorgensen, K., (2002), Total Program Evaluation for USD Department of Nursing, Published for USD Department of Nursing for South Dakota Board of Nursing visit.
- Jorgensen, K., (2001), Contributor, A. P. A., vol. 1, iss. 1.
- Jorgensen, K., Zweber, M. L., (2001), Intergenerational rural Senior Health Program, National Association for Rural Mental Health, iss. 4, pp. 30-35.
- Jorgensen, K., (1999), Contributor, W. B. Saunders, iss. 1, pp. 200-265.
- Jorgensen, K., Cranston, V., Krishnajois, D., (1998), Examinations on the World Wide Web, SAARDEHE/EMI, vol. 1, pp. 25-30.
- Jorgensen, K., Tervo, R., Zweber, M. L., , (1997), Training Nurses to use the Child Development Review and the Denver II, Behavior Science Systems, Inc., vol. 1, iss. 1, pp. 45-57.
- Jorgensen, K., Ireton, MD, H., Tervo, MD, R., Zweber, RN, MSN, M. L., (1997), Videocassette--The Child Development Inventory: Directions for Administration, USD Educational Media Service, vol. 1, iss. 1.
- Jorgensen, K., Geyer, C., Hankel, K., (1997), Caring for Person Across the Lifespan: Caring for the Child/Adolescent Person with Mental Health Needs, N312 Module Packet, p. 7.
- Jorgensen, K., Geyer, C., Hankel, K., (1997), Caring for Person Across the Lifespan: developmental Concepts: Developing Person School Age, USD Department of Nursing, vol. 1, iss. 1, p. 8.
- Jorgensen, K., Geyer, C., Hankel, K., (1997), Caring for Person Across the Lifespan: Self Concept: Caring for Person with Self-esteem Needs, USD Department of Nursing, vol. 1, iss. 1, p. 10.
- Jorgensen, K., Goddard, P., Geyer, C., Hankel, K., (1997), caring for Person Across the Lifespan: Self Concept: Coping: Caring for Person with Dependency Needs, USD Department of Nursing, vol. 1, iss. 1, p. 12.
- Jorgensen, K., Simon, B., (1997), Buildinng Project Information: Gayville Volin Schools, Missouri Valley Shopper, vol. 1, iss. 1, p. 8.
- Jorgensen, K., (1997), Test-item writer.
- Jorgensen, K., Zweber, M. L., , (1997), Incorporating the Lakota Perspective, Arizona State University Press, vol. 3, iss. 1, pp. 23-25.
- Jorgensen, K., (1997), Theresa Thranum wins National Collegiate Award, Pacemaker, vol. 37, iss. 2, p. 1.
Awards and Honors:
- Who's Who in America, National who's Who, 2011
- Distrct Nurse of the Year 2009, South Dakota Nurses' Association, 2009
- Who's Who in America, National Who's Who, 2009
- Who's Who Among American Teachers, Who's Who, 2008
- Who's Who Among American Teachers, Who's Who, 2007
- Who's Who Among Executive and Professional Women in Nursing and Healthcare, National Who's Who, 2007
- Who's Who Among American Teachers, Who's Who, 2006
- Who's Who Among Executive and Professional Women in Nursing and Healthcare, National Who's Who, 2006
- Outstanding Advisor Award, Student Leadership Recognition--USD SAC, 2005
- Who's Who Among American Teachers, Who's Who, 2005
- Who's Who Among Executive and Professional Women in Nursing and Healthcare, National Who's Who Organization, 2005
- Giving Credit Where Credit is Due, National Student Nurses' Association, 2004
- E-Learning Excellence Special Award of Merit, South Dakota Board of Regents, 2004
- Special Award of Merit--E-Learning Excellence , South Dakota Board of Regents, 2004
- Who's Who Among American Teachers, Who's Who, 2004
- Who's Who Among Executive and Professional Women in Nursing and Healthcare, Who's Who in America, 2004
- Who's Who in Health Sciences Education, National Who's Who, 2003
- Gayville-Volin School Board President, Gayville-Volin Board of Education, 2001
- Gayville-Volin School Board Vice-President, Gayvill-Volin Board of Education, 1997
- Gayville-Vollin School Board Member, Gayville-Volin School district, 1994
- Who's Who in American Nursing, American Nursing Foundation, 1991
- Who's Who Among Young American Professionals, Foundation, 1988
- Sigma Theta Tau Nursing International Honor Society Inductee, Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society, 1987
- Nominated for "Young Career Woman", Business and Professional Women, 1977
