Wendy Downey, DNP MSEd RN CNE | Radford University

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Dr. Wendy Downey, DNP MSEd RN CNE

Interim Dean | Associate Professor

Phone: 540-831-7700

Office: Waldron 351

Email: wrdowney@radford.edu

Mon	2:00pm - 5:00pm Waldron 311

DNP, Educational Leadership - Case Western University

2016, Case Western University

CNE, Certified Nurse Educator

2016, National League for Nursing

DNP, Doctor of Nursing Practice

2015, Case Western University

Nursing - Western Governors University

2012, Western Governors University

AAS, Registered Nursing - New River Community College

2009, New River Community College

RN, AAS Registered Nurse

2009, New River Community College

MS, Physical & Health Education - Virginia Polytechnic & State University

1995, Virginia Polytechnic & State University

MSEd, Master of Science in Education - Exercise Physiology

1995, Virginia Tech

BS, Physical Education - Virginia Polytechnic & State University

1992, Virginia Polytechnic & State University

BS, Health Education - Virginia Polytechnic & State University

1992, Virginia Polytechnic & State University

Journal Article, Professional Journal:

Journal Article, Professional Journal:

Book Chapter: Downey, W.R. (in press). In Craven, H. & Woodall, W. (Ed.), Core Curriculum for Medical-Surgical Nursing (Sixth Edition), Chapter 4 The Gastrointestinal System. Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses.

Refereed Journal Article: Downey, W. R. (2020). Rapid Response Post-op Emergency: Wound Dehiscence. American Nurse Today, 15(2), 22. https://www.myamericannurse.com/archive/february-2020-vol-15-no-2/

Conference Presentation: Downey, W. R. (Breakout Session Presenter), VNSA Annual State Convention, "Sacred Ground: Caring for Patients at End of Life," Virginia Nursing Students Association, Liberty University - Lynchburg, VA.

Refereed Journal Article: Downey, W. R. (2020). Wound dehiscence: detect and report warning signs to save lives. American Nurse Journal, 15(2), 22.

Book Chapter: Downey, W. R. (2020). Cardiovascular Interprofessional Case Study. In A. Farinde & M. Hebdon (Eds.), Pharmacological Considerations in Gerontology: A Patient-Centered Guide for APNs.... New York, NY: Springer Publishing.

Conference Presentation: Downey, W. R., 45th Biennial Convention, "End-of-Life Care Educational Needs of Acute Care Nurses," Sigma Theta Tau International, Washington, DC.

Conference Presentation: Downey, W. R., CE Program / Quarterly Meeting, "Trends in Nursing Education: Academic and Clinical Implications," Virginia Nurses Association - NRV Chapter, Radford University.

Conference Presentation: Downey, W. R., Interprofessional End of Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC) Training Conference, "ELNEC Training," Radford University, Roanoke, VA.

Conference Presentation: Downey, W. R. (Author & Presenter), VNA NRV Chapter Quarterly Meeting, "Determination of End-of-Life Care Educational Needs: A Survey of Perceived Preparation and Competency of Acute Care Nurses," NRV Chapter of the Virginia Nurses Association, LewisGale

Conference Presentation: Downey, W. R., Eighth Annual Palliative Care Conference For Health Care Professionals and the Community. Palliative Care: It's All About You., "Providing for Living Well at the End of Life," Palliative Care Partnership of the NRV, Blacksburg,

Technical Report: Downey, W. R. (2014). QSEN Evaluation Tools: Informatics. QSEN Evaluation Tools at www.qsen.org. http://qsen.org/faculty-resources/evaluation-tools

Conference Presentation: Downey, W. R., VAHPC Clinical Conference, "The Role of Hospice in Reducing Hospital Readmissions," Virginia Association for Hospice and Palliative Care, Richmond, Va.

Technical Report: Downey, W. R. (2005). Sonography and Coding: Important Connections. written, audio, & CE. (8th ed., vol. 25). Birmingham, AL: Oakstone Medical Publishing.

Dr. Wendy Downey earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice in Educational Leadership from Case Western University and is a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE). Outside of nursing, she also holds a graduate degree in Exercise Physiology and undergraduate degrees Health Education and Exercise Science from Virginia Tech. Dr. Downey worked in acute care for more than 20 years, with the majority of her time spent in cardiovascular leadership. Her research interests and specialties include nursing leadership, curriculum development, inter-professional education, technology integration in education, cardiovascular wellness, and end-of-life / palliative care.