Julie D. Slade, Ph.D., DNP, RN, CNE
Assistant Program Director/Associate Professor of Nursing
Hometown: White Oak, PA
Joined Chatham: July 2010
ACADEMIC AREAS OF INTEREST
Nursing education, Engagement in online education
BIOGRAPHY
I have been a nurse for over 23 years and a nurse educator for over 12 years. I earned an MSN in Nursing Education in 2008, a DNP in 2009, and a Ph.D. in Nursing Education in 2022. I teach across all nursing programs at Chatham University and serve as the Assistant Program Director for the Nursing Department. I have found a deep interest in nursing education and helping students engage in their education. My future plans are to continue exploring and integrating these areas to make a positive impact on students I have the honor of teaching and the overall world of nursing education.
EDUCATION
- Ph.D. in Nursing Education, William Carey University (Hattiesburg, MS), 2022
- DNP, Chatham University (Pittsburgh, PA), 2009
- MSN, Chatham University (Pittsburgh, PA), 2008
AWARDS
- 2017 Cameos of Caring Award
ORGANIZATIONS
- Chi Zeta chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International
- American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Faculty Leadership Network (FLN)
CERTIFICATIONS
- Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
- ELNEC Certified
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
- Gallagher-Ford, L. P., Olszewski, K., Quinn, S., Slade, J., & Zellefrow, C. G. (2022). Implementation toolkit: Evidence-based practice. American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).
- Yearwood, E., Day, J., Giscombe, C., Godzik, C. M., Rebach, G., Slade, J., & Garcia, R. (2021). 5B: Trailblazing innovation. American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).
- Fisher, M.D., Walter, L., & Slade, J. (2020). A helping hand to promote nursing. Nursing2020, 50(8), 67-69. DOI-10.1097/01.NURSE.0000684248.99237.a4
- Slade, J. & Hoh, N. Z. (2020). Employing Watson's theory of human caring with people experiencing loss and grief. International Journal of Human Caring, 24(1), 4-11.
- Fisher, M.D., Robb, M., Wolf, D. M., & Slade, J. (2019). Implementing a standardized discussion forum rubric across 3 online nursing programs. Nurse Educator, 44(6), 291-292.
- Slade, J., Robb, M., Sherrod, B., Hunker, D. (2017). Online adjunct faculty support: An innovative use of a learning management system. Nurse Educator, 42(3), 143-146.
- Hopkins, E.E., Robb, M., Fisher, M., Slade, J.D., Wasco, J.J., Spadaro, K.C., Doas, M. (2016). Honor society membership retention strategies: Promoting membership benefits from induction through transition to professional practice. Journal of Nursing Education and Practice, 16(12), 18-23.
- Hopkins, E.E., Wolf, D.M., Slade, J.D., Spadaro, K.C., Hunker, D.F., Doas, M.D. (2015) Creating a virtual nursing honor society: Key technology design considerations. Journal of Nursing Education and Practice, 5(2), 131-135.
- Spadaro, K. C., Stevens, E. E., Doas, M., Wolf. D., Slade, J. & Hunker, D. F. (2014). A virtual nursing honor society: Recognition for online academic excellence. Journal of Nursing Education and Practice, 4(3), 197-203.
- Slade, J. D., Wolf, D. M., Spadaro, K. C., & Gazza, E. A. (2013). Using social media to meet the needs of DNP preceptors within an online program. Online Journal of Nursing Informatics, 17(2).
SELECTED PRESENTATIONS
- Slade, J. (2022, April). Ward 5B: Nurses who defied convention and innovated to establish a new standard of care for HIV/AIDS patients. Invited Plenary Presentation at the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA) annual convention, Salt Lake City, UT.
- Yearwood, E., Day, J., Godzik, C. M., Slade, J., & Garcia, R. (2021, December). 5B: Trailblazing innovation. Invited Plenary Presentation Panel at American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Transform 2021 Conference, Dallas, TX.
- Fisher, M.D., & Slade, J. (2019, October). Standardized rubrics: A tool for individualized assessment of student learning. Podium presentation at the Professional Nurse Educators Group (PNEG) 2019 Conference, Cleveland, OH.
- Maneval, R., Zaichkin, D., & Slade, J. (2019, September). Promoting teaching excellence through new faculty mentorship. Poster presentation at the National League for Nursing (NLN) Education Summit, National Harbor, MD.
- Slade, J. (2019, August). Use of a modified RAFT technique to enhance online education. Podium presentation at the Distance Teaching & Learning Conference (DT&L), Madison, WI.
- Ruppert, S. D., Beaman, N., Heglund, S., Nice, J. P., & Slade, J. (2019, May). Meaningful practice experiences in online RN-BSN programs. Invited AACN FLN Webinar panelist, online.
- Slade, J. (2019, March). Sparking emotion through an interactive video lesson. Lightning Round Podium presentation at the 2019 Pittsburgh Regional Faculty Symposium, Pittsburgh, PA.
- Slade, J., & Walter, L. L. (2018, September). Using Technology to Create a Community in Online Education. Podium presentation at the National League for Nursing (NLN) Education Summit, Chicago, IL.
- Slade, J. (2018, March). The grieving worker. Podium Presentation at the meeting of the Pennsylvania Association of Occupational Health Nurses (PAAOHN) Annual Conference, Lancaster, PA.
- Walter, L. L., & Slade, J. (2017, November). Humanizing feedback in the online classroom – A technological approach. Poster presentation at the meeting of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) BSN Conference, Atlanta, GA.
- Slade, J., & Walter, L. L. (2017, November). Using technology to decrease student isolation in online education. Podium presentation at the meeting of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) BSN Conference, Atlanta, GA.
- Slade, J. (2016, December). Comparing Hospice to Palliative Care: Knowing the Difference is Important in Patient Care! Oral Presentation at the Madridge Conference Nursing 2016 International Conference on Nursing, Dubai, UAE.
- Slade, J. (2016, December). Live Practice Experiences in Online Nursing Education. Oral Presentation at the Madridge Conference Nursing 2016 International Conference on Nursing, Dubai, UAE.
- Slade, J. (2016, April). Identifying the Differences (and Similarities) between Hospice and Palliative Care. Oral Presentation at the League of Intravenous Therapy Education Vascular Access Network (LITEVAN) 2016 Annual Education Conference, Farmington, PA.