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Kathy Jorgensen RN, MA, MSN
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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.
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.
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- MS, Family Nursing Management, Creighton 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
- Meet with co-author for Research article for comparison of development screening tools, USD Office of Research Travel Grant, (2000 - 2000)
- 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)
- 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)
- Develop the USD General Education Assessment Plan, USD Academic Affairs Office Assessment Mini-Grant1998)
Citations listed below are presented in a standardized, modified format for display purposes only. They do not necessarily reflect the preferred style and conventions of the faculty member or discipline.
- Jorgensen, Kathy. Reviewer of sample test questions. In Lippincott's Q&A Review for NCLEX-RN, editors Diane M. Billings, 582-695. Iss. 9th Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2008.
- Nelson, Deb, Jorgensen, Kathy, , and . Building Interdisciplinary Teamwork Among Allied Health Students Through LIve Clinical Case Simulations, 109-123. Vol. 37, Iss. 2 J. Allied Health. 2008 Summer, 2008.
- Jorgensen, Kathy. Author of Three Chapters and Test Questions. In Lippincott's Content Review for NCLEX-RN . Iss. 1st Phildelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2008.
- Jorgensen, Kathy. Reviewer of test questions and chapters. In Saunders Comprehensive Review for NCLEX-RN, editors Linda Anne Sylvestri, 290-365. Iss. 3rd Philadelphia, PA: W.B. Saunders, 2006.
- Jorgensen, Kathy, Peterson, Beverly B., Yockey, Karyl K., Larsen, Peggy, and Twidwell, Diana. Community-based Service Learning Projects, 35-37. Vol. 3, Iss. 5 Mosby: Journal of Home Health Care Management, 2006.
- Jorgensen, Kathy. Reviewer. In American Journal of Psychiatric Nursing. Vol. 6, Iss. 12 Mosby, 2003.
- Jorgensen, Kathy. Contributor. In Saunders Comprehensive Review for NCLEX-RN, editors Linda Anne Sylvestri, 275-345. Iss. 2nd Philadelphia, PA: W. B. Saunders, 2002.
- Jorgensen, Kathy. Total Program Evaluation for USD Department of Nursing. Vermillion. SD: Published for USD Department of Nursing for South Dakota Board of Nursing visit, 2002.
- Jorgensen, Kathy. Contributor. In Law & Mental Health Professionals, editors Dennis Cichon. Vol. 1, Iss. 1 Washington, DC: A. P. A., 2001.
- Jorgensen, Kathy, and Zweber, Mary M.. Intergenerational rural Senior Health Program. In Proceedings for 21st Century Rural Mental Health Conference Proceedings, 30-35. Iss. 4 St. Cloud, MN: National Association for Rural Mental Health, 2001.
- Jorgensen, Kathy. Contributor. In Saunders Comprehensive Review for NCLEX-RN, editors Linda Anne Sylvestri, 200-265. Iss. 1 Philadelphia, PA: W. B. Saunders, 1999.
- Jorgensen, Kathy, Cranston, Vonna, and Krishnajois, Dinesh. Examinations on the World Wide Web. In Conference Proceedings, editors New millennium: Looking into the future, 25-30. Vol. 1 Pretoria: SAARDEHE/EMI, 1998.
- Jorgensen, Kathy, Ireton, MD, Henry, Tervo, MD, Raymond , and Zweber, RN, MSN, Mary M.. Videocassette--The Child Development Inventory: Directions for Administration. Vol. 1, Iss. 1 Vermillion, SD: USD Educational Media Service, 1997.
- Jorgensen, Kathy, Geyer, Carol, and Hankel, Kathy. Caring for Person Across the Lifespan: Caring for the Child/Adolescent Person with Mental Health Needs. In N312 Module Packet, 7. USD Nursing Department: N312 Module Packet, 1997.
- Jorgensen, Kathy, Geyer, Carol, and Hankel, Kathy. Caring for Person Across the Lifespan: developmental Concepts: Developing Person School Age. In N312 Module Packet, 8. Vol. 1, Iss. 1 Vermillion, SD : USD Department of Nursing, 1997.
- Jorgensen, Kathy, Geyer, Carol, and Hankel, Kathy. Caring for Person Across the Lifespan: Self Concept: Caring for Person with Self-esteem Needs. In N312 Module Packeet, 10. Vol. 1, Iss. 1 Vermillion, SD: USD Department of Nursing, 1997.
- Jorgensen, Kathy, Goddard, Paula, Geyer, Carol, and Hankel, Kathy. caring for Person Across the Lifespan: Self Concept: Coping: Caring for Person with Dependency Needs. In N312 Module Packet, 12. Vol. 1, Iss. 1 Vermillion, SD: USD Department of Nursing, 1997.
- Jorgensen, Kathy, and Simon, Betsy. Buildinng Project Information: Gayville Volin Schools, 8. Vol. 1, Iss. 1 Yankton, SD : Missouri Valley Shopper, 1997.
- Jorgensen, Kathy. Test-item writer. In NLN Test.
- Jorgensen, Kathy, Zweber, Mary M., and . Incorporating the Lakota Perspective. In Proceedings of the Retention in Education for Today's American Indian Nations, editors R.E.T.A.I.N., 23-25. Vol. 3, Iss. 1 Tempe, AZ: Arizona State University Press, 1997.
- Jorgensen, Kathy. Theresa Thranum wins National Collegiate Award., Editors Nursing Students Association of South Dakota, 1. Vol. 37, Iss. 2 Sioux Falls, SD: Pacemaker, 1997.
- Jorgensen, Kathy, Tervo, Raymond, Zweber, Mary M., and . Training Nurses to use the Child Development Review and the Denver II. In Child Development Inventories in Education and Health Care: Screening and Assessing Young Children, 45-57. Vol. 1, Iss. 1 Minneapolis, MN: Behavior Science Systems, Inc., 1997.
- Jorgensen, Kathy. Caring for Person Across the Lifespan: Caring for the child/Adolescent Person with Mental Health Needs.
- 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
- Jorgensen, Kathy, Nelson, Debra, Smallfield, Stacy, Dix, David, and Kartjes, Joy, Interdisciplinary Training for Medical and Allied Health students in Delivery of Health Care to Older Adults in rural South Dakota. Presented at the Tomorrow Today: The Interrelation of Research, Education, Service and Policy 2007 Annual Meeting and Conference, Washington, DC. (November 13, 2007)
- Huff, E, Buelow, Janet, Jorgensen, Kathy, Nelson, Deb, Ekstrom, Richard, Smallfield, Stacy, and Johnson, Marni, Interdisciplinary health fairs for seniors: Service learning in higher education. Presented at the American Speech and Hearing Association Convention, Miami, FL. (November 2006)
- Jorgensen, Kathy, Service Learning: The Legacy of Nursing. Presented at the Midwestern Consortium for Service-Learning in Higher Education Fall 2005, Vermillion, SD. (September 24, 2005)
- Jorgensen, Kathy, Interdisciplinary Health Fairs for Senior Citizens. Presented at the Midwestern Consortium for Service-Learning in Higher Education Fall 2005 Conference, Vermillion, SD. (September 23, 2005)
- Buelow, Janel, Nelson, Deb, Jorgensen, Kathy, Peterson, M., Smallfield, Stacy, Ekstrom, Richard, and Huff, E., Interdisciplinary health fairs for senior citizens. Presented at the Midwest Consortium for Service-Learning in Higher Education, Vermillion, SD. (September 2005)
- Jorgensen, Kathy, Interdisciplinary Education Experience at Small Midwestern University. Presented at the National Rural Mental Health Convention, Honolulu, HI. (August 19, 2005)
- Jorgensen, Kathy, Service Learning: The Legacy of Nursing. Presented at the Midwest Consortion for Service-Learning in Higher Education Fall 2005 Conference, Vermillion, SD. (April 22, 2005)
- Jorgensen, Kathy, Enhancing 'Caring for Persons Across the Lifespan' Technologically. Presented at the Sharing Our Wisdom--focusing on Nursing Leadership, Orthopedic Institute, Sioux Falls, SD. (August 19, 2003)
- Jorgensen, Kathy, and Larsen, Peggy J., Incorporating Intergenerational Interdisciplinary Care Concepts in the Care of the Elderly. Presented at the Associate Degree Nurse Educator Conference, Phoenix, AZ. (April 10, 2003)
- Jorgensen, Kathy, and Krishnajois, Dinesh, Nursing Examiniations in the World Wide Web. Presented at the On the Edge of a Millenium: Weaving the Tapestry of Nursing Education, Bellevue, WA. (October 29, 1998)
- Jorgensen, Kathy, Krishnajois, Dinesh, and Cranston, Vonna R., On-Line Examinations in Nursing. Presented at the The World Wide Web in Education, Capetown, South Africa. (September 02, 1998)
- Jorgensen, Kathy, Cranston, Vonna R., and Krishnajois, Dinesh, On-Line Examinations with a Web Browser. Presented at the 1998 Syllabus Conference, San Jose, CA. (July 26, 1998)
- Jorgensen, Kathy, and Zweber, Mary L., A comparison of the Child Development Review and the Denver II. Presented at the 10th Annual International Research Congress, University of Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands. (July 13, 1998)
- Jorgensen, Kathy, and Zweber, Mary L., A Comparison of the Child Development Review and the Denver II. Presented at the Nursing Education 98, Orlando, FL. (January 04, 1998)
- Jorgensen, Kathy, and Zweber, Mary L., A Comparisonn of the Child Development Review and the Denver II. Presented at the Sigma Theta Tau/SDSU Annual Research Day, Brookings, SD. (October 17, 1997)
- Jorgensen, Kathy, Incorporating the LaKota Perspective. Presented at the McKennan Research Day, Sioux Falls, SD. (June 04, 1997)
- Jorgensen, Kathy, and Larson, June C., What the Future Holds: Caring for Person in the 'Lived Environment'. Presented at the 9th Annual Rural Nursing Conference, Greeley, CO. (April 23, 1997)
- Jorgensen, Kathy, and Zweber, Mary L., Incorporating the Lakota Perspective. Presented at the 2nd Annual R.E.T.A.I.N. Conference, Tempe, AZ. (March 10, 1997)
- Jorgensen, Kathy, Incorporating Nonviolent Crisis Intervention into the Curriculum of USD's Associate Degree Program. Presented at the Nurse Educator's Conference, Orlando, FL. (January 04, 1997)
- Jorgensen, Kathy, Incorporating Nonviolent Crisis Intervention in the the Nursing Curriculum of USD's Associate Degree Program. Presented at the Annual Research Day, Sioux Falls, SD. (June 12, 1996)
- Jorgensen, Kathy, and Nelson, Joan M., Piya Wiconi. Presented at the Retention in Education for Today's American Indian Nations, Tucson, AZ. (April 20, 1996)
- Jorgensen, Kathy, Lund, Shirley , and Stahly, Kameron , Psychiatric Community Agency Learning Project. Presented at the Web of Inclusion, Vermillion SD. (October 14, 1994)