Roseann Such
School of Nursing
Roseann Mary Zahara-Such, RN, DNP, PCNS-BC
Assistant Clinical Professor – Nursing
CLO 391
219-989-2840
Email: suchr@purduecal.edu
Education:
Doctor of Nursing Practice from Valparaiso University (2010-2012) (Candidate)
Master of Science in Nursing from Loyola University of Chicago (1979-1984)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Loyola University of Chicago (1970-1975)
Professional Affiliations
American Heart Association
American Nurses’ Association
Society of Pediatric Nurses
Licensure and Board Certification
- Professional Registered Nurse
State of Illinois 1975-Present
State of Indiana 2004-Present
- Professional Advanced Practice Nurse
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist – Board Certified
Pediatrics
State of Illinois 2002-Present
Scholarship/Research Interests
Current scholarship/research:
- Improving the Accuracy of Pediatric Medication Administration utilizing Simulated Scenarios with BSN Nursing Students
Valparaiso University, Doctoral Evidence-based Practice Project, 2012
Previous scholarship/research:
- Normal Saline vs. Heparin Flushes in Pediatric Population (participant)
Children’s Memorial Hospital, national multi-site study, 1994
- An Observational Study of the self-Perceptions of Clinical Competency in New and Experienced Pediatric Staff Nurses
Loyola University, Thesis, 1984
- A Correlation Between Supervisors’ and Associate, Diploma and Baccalaureate Nurses’ Perceptions of Clinical Competency with One to Three Years Clinical Experience in Pediatric Nursing
Loyola University, research study, 1981
Teaching Interests/Courses Taught
- Fosters learning environments that are non-threatening thus maximizing the potential for critical thinking and decision making.
- Creative in design and implementation of educational courses/programs and uses this to develop teaching expertise in others.
- Fosters relationships among health care providers through tactful and diplomatic communication creating an environment rich for positive exchange of expertise.
- Uses analytical and critical thinking prior to making or acting on decisions.
- Allocates time and resources to maximize productivity and outcomes.
- Develops students/staff to reach individual potential by quietly supporting them through a mentor relationship.
- General Pediatric Courses (Nursing 300 level)
Pediatric Physical Assessment
Growth and Development through the Lifespan
Nutritional Needs of Children
Musculoskeletal Dysfunction
Hematological/Immunological Dysfunction
Care of a Child with Cancer
Care of Infants and Children with Gastrointestinal Alterations
Pediatric Medications-Fluid and Calorie Considerations
Care of a Child with Chronic Illness or a Cognitive Deficit
Care of a Child with Cardiovascular Dysfunction
Pediatric Math Workshop with simulation and scenarios
Medication Math Competency (wrote scenarios & validated math exams)
Purdue University, School of Nursing, Junior Level Course
- General Pediatric Courses (Nursing 300 level)
Selected Publications
- Contributing author, McGraw – Hill Clinical Care Plans: Pediatric Nursing, McGraw – Hill Publisher, Abuse/Neglect care plan, 1995.
- Co-author, CPR Techniques and Safety for your Child. Parent Teaching Booklet. Children’s Memorial Medical Center, 1992.
- Co-author, Self-Directed Learning Modules: Administration of Medications and Pharmacology. Nursing Orientation materials. Children’s Memorial Medical Center, 1983-1995.
- Author, Chapter 28, Caring for the Child with an Endocrinological or Metabolic Condition, in textbook by Susan Ward and Shelton M. Hisley, Maternal Child Nursing Care: Optimizing Outcomes for Mothers, Children & Families, Philadelphia: F.A. Davis, 2009.
- Contributing author, Evidence-Based Pediatric Practice, Philadelphia: F.A. Davis, 2012.
Selected Awards and Honors
Sigma Theta Tau – Zeta Epsilon Chapter (2012)
American Heart Association-Certificate of Achievement-20 years as CPR Instructor
