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Ph.D. in Nursing, Duquesne University, (2010)

M.S.N. in Nursing Education, Marymount University, (1994)

B.S. in Nursing, Radford University, (1988)

Advanced Cardaic Life Support

Sponsoring Organization: American Heart Association

Date Obtained:

Concepts of Advanced Trauma Nursing

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Date Obtained:

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Sponsoring Organization: American Heart Association

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Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum

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Registered Nurse Licensure

Sponsoring Organization: Commonweath of VA

Date Obtained: 1988-01-01

Certified Emergency Nurse

Sponsoring Organization: Emergency Nurses Association

Date Obtained: 1995-01-01

Expertise

Research Interests

Clinical competence of newly graduated nurses
Clinical judgment and clinical reasoning
Education modalities / Simulation
Patient Safety / National Patient Safety Goals
Infection surveillance and control using a biosphere to mimic spread

Articles

Wiles, L. and Day, M. D. (2018). Delta alert: Expanding gerotrauma criteria to improve patient outcomes: A two-year study. Journal of Trauma Nursing.

Schweickert, P., Rheuban, K. S., Cattell-Gordon, D., Rose, R. L., Wiles, L., Gustin, T. and Rutledge, C. M. (2018). The APN-PLACE Telehealth Education Network: Legal and regulatory considerations. Journal of Nursing Regulation 9 (1) , pp. 47-51.

Schweickert, P., Rheuban, K., Cattell-Gordon, D., Rose, R., Wiles, L., Reed, K., Reid, K., Nesbitt, C., Gustin, T. and Rutledge, C. M. (2018). The APN-Place telehealth education network: Legal and regulatory considerations. Journal of Nursing Regulation 9 (1) , pp. 47-51.

Wiles, L., Park, E. and Kim, J. J. (2018). To tell or not to tell: Nursing students' attitudes toward disclosing patients' protected health information. CIN: Computers, Informatics, Nursing 36 (3) , pp. 115-117.

Wiles, L. (2018). An 85-Year-Old Woman with Acute Onset Visual Hallucinations. Journal of Emergency Nursing 44 (1) , pp. 79-80.

Hawkins, J. E., Wiles, L., Karlowicz, K. A. and Adams Tufts, K. (2017). Educational model to increase the number and diversity of rn to bsn graduates from a resource-limited rural community. Nurse Educator.

Wiles, L. and Isibel, D. (2017). Rising from the Rubble: A Capstone Simulation Integrating Leadership and Clinical Skills . Journal of Nursing Education Perspectives 38 (3) , pp. 162-4.

Wiles, L., Day, M. D. and Harris, L. (2016). Delta Alerts: Changing Outcomes in Geriatric Trauma. Journal of Trauma Nursing 23 (4) , pp. 189-93.

Wiles, L., Roberts, C. W. and Schmidt, K. L. (2015). Keep it Clean: A Visual Approach to Reinforce Hand Hygiene Compliance in the Emergency Department. Journal of Emergency Nursing 41 (2) , pp. 119-124.

Wiles, L. (2015). Why Can’t I pass these exams? Providing individualized feedback for Nursing Students. Journal of Nursing Education 54 (3) , pp. 55-58.

Wiles, L., Rose, D. L., Curry-Lourenco, K. A. and Swift, D. (2014). Bringing learning to light: Innovative instructional strategies for teaching infection control to nursing students. Nursing Education Perspectives.

Wiles, L., Simko, L. C. and Schoessler, M. (2013). What do I do now? Clinical decision making by new grads. Journal for Nurses in Professional Development 29 (4) , pp. 167-172.

Rutledge, C. M., Barham, P. D., Wiles, L., Benjamin, R. S., Eaton, P. M. and Palmer, K. L. (2008). Integrative simulation: A novel approach to educating culturally competent nurses. Contemporary Nurse 28 (1-2) , pp. 119-128.

Karlowicz, K. A., Wiles, L., Bishop, J. F. and Lakin, M. B. (2003). The promise and perils of a weekend nursing program. Nurse Educator 28 (2) , pp. 77-82.

Garzon, L. S. and Wiles, L. (2002). Emergency management of lower respiratory tract infections (RSV-LRTI) in infans and children. AACN Clinical issues: Advanced Practice in Acute and Critical Care 13 (3) , pp. 421-430.

Wiles, L. and Bischof, J. F. (2001). Clinical performance appraisal: Renewing graded clinical experiences. Journal of Nursing Education 40 (1) , pp. 37-39.

Book Chapters

Barham, P. D., Benjamin, R. S., Eaton, P. M., Palmer, K. L., Rutledge, C. M. and Wiles, L. (2010). Innovations in cultural competence development: virtual learning platform Teaching Cultural Competence in Nursing and Health Care New York: Springer Publishing Company.

Conference Proceeding

Adams Tufts, K., Wiles, L., Karlowicz, K. A., Hawkins, J. E. and Ruffin, S. D. (2016). Mentorship makes the difference for nurses enrolled in university RN to BSN program Proceedings of the University of New Mexico Mentoring Institute.

Presentations

Wiles, L., Eaton, P., Barham, P., Palmer, K. L ., Benjamin, R. and Rutledge, C. ( ). Merging Simulation and Standardized Patients: A Model for Teaching Cultural Competence in Mental Health Nursing Sigma Theta Tau International's 21st International Nursing Research Congress Orlando, FL.

Wiles, L. ( ). What next? Clinical decision Making by newly graduated nurses in critical care Oral Presentation SNRS Little Rock, AK.

Rutledge, C. M., Gustin, T., Fowler, N. and Wiles, L. (April , 2017). APN Place telehealth Network: A Transformational Tool for Empowering and Supporting Nurse Practitioner Preceptors Poster Mid-Atlantic Telehealth Resource Center (MATRC) Leesburg, VA.

Adams Tufts, K., Wiles, L., Karlowicz, K. A. and Hawkins, J. E. (October , 2016). Mentorship Makes the Difference for Nurses Enrolled in University RN to BSN Program Oral Presentation The University of New Mexico Mentoring Institute Albuquerque, NM.

Wiles, L. (March 30, 2016). Changing Outcomes in Geriatric Trauma Poster Society of Trauma Nursing Annual Conference Los Angeles, CA.

Wiles, L. (February 24, 2016). Changing Outcomes in Geriatric Trauma Poster Southern Nurses Research Society Annual research Conference Williamsburg, VA.

Wiles, L. and Isibel, D. (November , 2015). Navigating a Disaster: A Capstone Simulation Integrating Leadership Skills, Ethical Principles and Clinical Reasoning Oral Presentation Sigma Theta Tau Biennial Conference Las Vegas, NV.

Wiles, L. (October , 2015). Keep it Clean: A Visual Approach to Reinforce Hand Hygiene Oral Presentation Emergency Nurses Association National Conference Orlando, FL.

Wiles, L., Isibel, D. and Aaltonen, P. (August , 2015). Navigating a Natural Disaster: Using Simulation to Reinforce Clinical Reasoning and Leadership Skills Oral Presentation Virginia State Simulation Alliance Conference Virginia Beach, VA.

Wiles, L. and Isibel, D. (November , 2014). Leaders Emerging from Disaster: Integrating Leadership Skills and Disaster Preparedness Using Clinical Simulation Poster American Association of Colleges of Nursing Baccalaureate Education Conference Baltimore, MD.

Wiles, L., Sechrist, S. R. and Ulmer, L. (May , 2014). IdeaFusion: ePortfolios in Health Sciences Oral Presentation Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Center for Learning and Teaching Faculty Summer Institute Norfolk, VA.

Wiles, L., Sechrist, S. R. and Ulmer, L. (May , 2014). Using ePortfolios to Enhance Integrative Learning Among Students Oral Presentation Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Center for Learning and Teaching Faculty Summer Institute Norfolk, VA.

Wiles, L., Sechrist, S. R. and Osgood, C. J. (May , 2013). Implementing e-portfolios: From Individual Courses to Entire Curriculums Oral Presentation Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Center for Learning and Teaching Faculty Summer Institute Norfolk, VA.

Wiles, L., Eaton, P. M., Palmer, K. L., Benjamin, R. S. and Rutledge, C. M. (November , 2010). Merging Simulation and Standardized Patients: A Model for Teaching Cultural Competence in Mental Health Nursing Sigma Theta Tau 21st International Nursing Research Congress Orlando, Fl.

Wiles, L. (March 25, 2010). Assessing basic knowledge in critical care:A comparison of newly graduated and experienced nurses Eastern Nursing Research Society Providence, RI.

Palmer, K. L., Benjamin, R. S., Barham, P. D., Eaton, P. M., Wiles, L. and Rutledge, C. M. ( 2009). Using Simulation to Impact Global Health 20th International Research Congress Vancouver, British Columbia.

Palmer, K. L., Wiles, L., Barham, P. D., Benjamin, R. S., Eaton, P. M. and Rutledge, C. M. (April , 2009). Teaching Gerontological Nursing Practice Using Simulation Venues: Connecting the Dots Geriatric Nursing Education & CLinical Simulation Conference Durham, N.C..

Benjamin, R. S., Rutledge, C. M., Palmer, K. L., Barham, P. D., Eaton, P. M. and Wiles, L. ( 2008). Combining simulation venues for clinical practice teaching 136th Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association San Diego, CA.

Palmer, K. L., Barham, P. D., Benjamin, K., Eaton, P. M., Rutledge, C. M. and Wiles, L. ( 2008). Combining simulation venues for clinical practice teaching Fourteenth Sloan-C International Conference on Online Learning Orlando, FL.

Barham, P. D., Benjamin, R. S., Wiles, L., Eaton, P. M., Palmer, K. L. and Rutledge, C. M. ( 2008). Using Simulation to Enhance Cultural Competency HRSA All Programs Meeting Washington. D.C..

Benjamin, K., Barham, P. D., Wiles, L., Eaton, P. M., Palmer, K. L. and Rutledge, C. M. ( 2008). Using Simulation to Enhance Cultural Competency HRSA All Programs Meeting Washington, DC.

Barham, P. D., Benjamin, R. S., Wiles, L., Eaton, P. M., Palmer, K. L. and Rutledge, C. M. ( 2008). Monarch General Hospital: A Virtual Hospital for developing Culturally Competent Nurses Arlington, VA.

Barham, P. D., Benjamin, R. S., Wiles, L., Eaton, P. M., Palmer, K. L. and Rutledge, C. M. ( 2008). Monarch General Hospital: A Virtual Hospital for Developing Culturally Competent Nurses Research Symposium Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ, Norfolk, VA.

Palmer, K. L., Barham, P. D., Benjamin, R. S., Wiles, L., Eaton, P. M. and Rutledge, C. M. ( 2008). Monarch General Hospital: A Virtual Setting for Nursing Education Technology in Nursing Conference Seattle, WA.

Palmer, K. L., Wiles, L., Barham, P. D., Benjamin, R. S., Eaton, P. M. and Rutledge, C. M. (November , 2008). Combining Simulation Venues for Clinical Practice Teaching Sloan-C International Conference on Online Learning Orlando, FL.

Curry-Lourenco, K. A., Gaff, H., Marken, J. A., Pevencevich, E. N., Sechrist, S. R., Watson, G. S. and Wiles, L. (October 31, 2008). A Pilot Study to Assess the Impact of Various Infection Control Educational Tecniques and Practies on the Spread of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a Virtual Intensive Care Unit Multidisciplinary Research Presentations Norfolk, VA.

Palmer, K. L., Eaton, P. M., Benjamin, R. S., Barham, P. D., Wiles, L. and Rutledge, C. M. (October , 2008). Simulation: Preparing health providers to care for populations with disabilities 136th Annual Meeting San Diego, CA.

Palmer, K. L., Eaton, P. M., Barham, P. D., Benjamin, R. S., Wiles, L. and Rutledge, C. M. (October , 2008). Simulation: Preparing students to care for diverse populations in the community 136th Annual Meeting San Diego, CA.

Palmer, K. L., Barham, P. D., Benjamin, R. S., Eaton, P. M., Rutledge, C. M. and Wiles, L. (September , 2008). Combining Simulation Venues for Clinical Practice Teaching 2008 Conference and Exposition Virginia Beach, VA.

Benjamin, R. S., Barham, P. D., Eaton, P. M., Palmer, K. L., Rutledge, C. M. and Wiles, L. (July , 2008). Use of Simulation to Teach Nurses to Care for the Needs of Diverse Populations Sigma Theta Tau International Singapore.

Palmer, K. L., Barham, P. D., Benjamin, R. S., Eaton, P. M., Wiles, L. and Rutledge, C. M. (July , 2008). Monarch general Hospital: A Virtual Setting for Nursing Education Technology in Nursing Conference Seattle, Washington.

Palmer, K. L., Barham, P. D., Benjamin, R. S., Wiles, L., Rutledge, C. M. and Eaton, P. M. (April , 2008). Monarch General Hospital: A Virtual Hospital for developing Culturally Competent Nurses Research Symposium Norfolk, VA.

Palmer, K. L., Benjamin, R. S., Barham, P. D., Wiles, L., Rutledge, C. M. and Eaton, P. M. (February , 2008). Using Simulation to Enhance Cultural Competency All Programs Meeting Washington, D.C..

Palmer, K. L., Benjamin, R. S., Barham, P. D., Eaton, P. M., Rutledge, C. M. and Wiles, L. (February , 2008). Monarch General Hospital: A Virtual Hospital for developing Culturally Competent Nurses Annual Meeting Arlington, VA.

Palmer, K. L., Benjamin, R. S., Barham, P. D., Eaton, P. M., Wiles, L. and Rutledge, C. M. ( 2007). Using simulation experiences to teach health care providers to address health care of elderly chronically ill African American women 135th Annual Meeting Washington, DC.

Benjamin, R. S., Rutledge, C. M., Palmer, K. L., Barham, P. D., Eaton, P. M. and Wiles, L. ( 2007). Using Simulated Experiences to Teach Health Care Providers to Address Health Care of Elderly Chronically Ill African American Women APHA 135th Annual Meeting & Expo Washington, D.C..

Benjamin, R. S., Rokitski, S., Palmer, K. L., Barham, P. D., Eaton, P. M. and Wiles, L. (November , 2007). Using Simulated Experiences to Teach Health Care Providers to Address Health Care of Elderly Chronically Ill African American Women 135th Annual American Public Health Association Meeting Washington, DC.

Benjamin, R. S., Palmer, K. L., Rutledge, C. M., Barham, P. D., Eaton, P. M. and Wiles, L. (November 7, 2007). Progressive Professional Development Model Sigma Theta Tau meeting Baltimore, MD.

Palmer, K. L., Wiles, L., Barham, P. D., Eaton, P. M., Benjamin, R. S. and Rutledge, C. M. (April 22, 2007). Combining Simulation Venues For Cinical Practice Teaching National Simulation Conference Denver, CO.

Wiles, L. (November , 2003). Transition to Professional Nursing Practice Sigma Theta Tau International Biennial Conference Toronto, Canada.

Wiles, L. (March , 2003). The Presence of Families During Resuscitation Efforts Sentara Critical Care Symposium Norfolk, VA.

Wiles, L. (December , 2001). The Presence of families During resuscitative efforts in the Emergency Department Tidewater Emergency Nurses Association Hampton, VA.

Wiles, L. ( 2000). Cration of a Weekend Course Scheduling Option for Pre-licensure Undergraduate Nursing Students: An Opportunity and a Challenge ANA 2000 Biennial Convention and Exposition Indianapolis, Indiana.

Wiles, L. (October , 1999). Assessing Competence: Pearls and Perils of a Clinical Practice Experience National Conference Educating for the New Millenium Philadelphia, PA.

Wiles, L. (October , 1999). Creation of a Weekend Course Scheduling Option for Pre-licensure Undergraduate Nursing Students: An Opportunity and a Challenge National Conference Educating for the New Millenium Philadelphia, PA.

• 2015: Shining Star, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ
• 2014: CoHS Most Inspirational Faculty,
• 2012: Excellence in Technology Teaching Award, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ College of Health Sciences
• 2010: Shining Star, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ
• 2005: Epsilon Chi Chapter Excellence Award, Sigma Theta Tau