Robyn Ward

 

Education

Ph.D. Nursing Science, Rush University (2018)
MS, Nurse Anesthesia, Georgetown University (2000)
BSN, Montana State University (1990)

Courses Taught

Anatomy, Physiology & Pathophysiology
Comprehensive Board Preparation
Clinical Practicum

Areas of Focus

Certification, testing, curriculum design, psychometrics, decision-making competence, regional anesthesia, obstetric anesthesia
Dissertation: Assessing the validity and reliability of computer-based case simulations in a nurse anesthesia specialty

Selected Publications

• Ward, R.C., Baker, K.A., Spence, D., Leonard, C., Sapp, A., & Shoudhry, S.A. (2023). Longitudinal assessment to evaluate continued certification and lifelong learning in healthcare professionals:  a scoping review.  Evaluation & the Health Professions, 46(3), 199–212. doi:  10.1177/01632787231164381

• Griffis, C.A., Dishman, D., Giron, S.E., Ward, R.C., & McMullan, S.P. (2021).  Concept analysis of longitudinal assessment for professional continued certification.  Nursing Forum, 1–7. doi:  10.1111/nuf.112678

• Spence, D., Ward, R.C., Wooden, S., Browne, M., Song, H., Hawkins, R., & Wojnakowski, M. (2019).  Use of resources and method of proctoring during the NBCRNA continued professional certification assessment:  analysis of outcomes.  Journal of Nursing Regulation. 

  doi:  10.1016/S2155-8256(19)30147-4. 

• Ward, R.C., Muckle, T.J., Kremer, M.J., & Krogh, M.A.  (2019). Computer-based case simulations for assessment in health care:  a literature review of validity evidence.  Evaluation & the Health Professions, 42(1), 82–102. doi:  10.1177/0163278717718609.

• Ward, R.C., Krogh, M.A., Kremer, M.J., & Muckle, T.J., & Schoeny, M.E. (2019). The perceived value of certification in nonsurgical pain management.  AANA Journal, 87(1), 29–36.

• Ward, R.C.  (2018). Assessing the validity and reliability of computer-based case simulations in a nurse anesthesia specialty (Doctoral dissertation).  Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global database.  (Publication No. 10746481).  

• Ward, R.C., Lawrence, R.L., Hawkins, R.J., DiChiara, S,E., Biegner, A.R., & Vacchiano, C.A. (2002).  The use of nalmefene for intrathecal opioid-associated nausea in postpartum patients.  AANA Journal, 70(1), 57–60.