Lisa H. Norsen, PhD, RN, ACNP
- Associate Dean for Innovation & Community Service
- Associate Professor of Clinical Nursing
Contact Information
Education
Ph.D., 2007. University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, US
M.S.N., 1983. University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, US
B.S.N., 1977. University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, US
Experience
Faculty Appointments: 9/2011 - Current. Associate Professor. Univesrity of of Rochester. Rochester, NY, US.
Faculty Appointments: 9/11 - Current. Associate Dean. University of Rochester (Center for Nursing Entreprenuership ). Rochester, NY, US.
Professional Experience: 6/2012 - Current. Director of Sovie Institute. University of Rochester (AP Scholarship). Rochester, NY, US.
Professional Experience: 1998 - 6/2006. Clinical Chief. University of Rochester Medical Center, Strong Memorial Hospital (Adult Nursing Services). Rochester, NY, US.
Professional Experience: 1996 - 1998. Clinical Chief. University of Rochester Medical Center, Strong Memorial Hospital (Medical & Emergency Nursing). Rochester, NY, US.
Professional Experience: 1995 - 1996. Clinical Chief. University of Rochester Medical Center, Strong Memorial Hospital (Medical Nursing). Rochester, NY, US.
Professional Experience: 1982 - 1995. Senior Advanced Practice Nurse. University of Rochester Medical Center, Strong Memorial Hospital (Surgical Nursing Practice and Acute Care). Rochester, NY, US.
Professional Experience: 1980 - 1982. Assistant Nursing Practice Coordinator. University of Rochester Medical Center, Strong Memorial Hospital. Rochester, NY, US.
Professional Experience: 1977 - 1980. Staff Nurse. University of Rochester Medical Center, Strong Memorial Hospital (Surgical ICU). Rochester, NY, US.
Licensure
ACNP (Professional Board Certification)
Research
Outcomes of practice for acute care nurse practitioner models . 2001 - 2006.
An Evaluation of the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Role in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit. 1994 - 1994.
An Accelerated Care Program for Cardiac Surgical Patients. 1994 - 1994. Innovations in Patient Care Program of the University of Rochester.
The Effect of a Weaning Protocol on Outcome of Critically Ill Surgical Patients. 1992 - 1992. Innovations in Patient Care Program of the University of Rochester.
The Efficacy of Imagery and Progressive Muscle Relaxation in Management. 1991 - 1991. Innovations in Patient Care Program of the University of Rochester.
The Efficacy of Low Air Loss Beds in Surgical Intensive Care Unit. 1990 - 1990.
Effects of Social Support on Recovery from Heart Surgery. 1987 - 1987. Department of Health and Human Service.
The Effects of Self-Medication for Pain Following Cardiac Surgery. 1985 - 1986. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
The Evaluation of Nursing Interventions and Their Impact on Discharge status of Patients After Open Heart Surgery. 1984 - 1984.
Complications of Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump. 1982 - 1983.
The Relationship of a Structured Postoperative Cardiac Rehabilitation Program and the Employment Status of a Group of Patients After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery. - 1983.
Quality assurance study: "Evaluation of Patient Falls". 1983 - 1983.
Publications
Norsen, L., & Spillane, L. (2012). Partnering in interprofessional education to design simulation programs to promote collaboration and patient safety. Creative Nursing, 12 (3), 2109-114.
Groth, S, & Kitzman, H, Norsen, L. (2010). ). Long term outcomes of advanced practice nursing. Nurse Practitioners: The Evolution and future of Advanced Practice (5th edition).
Kipp, H., Musshafen, L, & Norsen, L. (2009). Inpatient nursing management. . Congestive Heart Failure.
Norsen, L., et al.. (1997). The aute care nurse practitioner: innovative practice for the 21st century. In S. Moorhead (Ed), Nursing Roles: Evolving or Recycled? , 150 - 170.
Ackerman, M., Norsen, L., Martin, B., Weidrich, J. & Kitzman, H.. (1996). Development of a model of advanced practice. American Journal of Critical Care, 5 (1), 68-73.
Norsen, L.,, Opladen, J. & Quinn, J.. (1995). Practcie Model: Collaborative Practice. Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America, 7 (1), 43-52.
King, K., Norsen, L.. (1994). The care/cure, nurse/physician dichotomy doesn't do it anymore. Image - The Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 26 (2), 89.
King, K., Reis, H., Porter, L., & Norsen, L.. (1993). Social supports and long-term recovery from coronary artery surgery: effects on patients and spouses. Health Psychology, 20 (1), 56-63.
King, K., Clark, P., Norsen, L., & Hicks, G.. (1992). Coronary artery bypass surgery in older women and men. American Journal of Critical Care, 1 (2), 28-35.
King, K. Norsen, L., & Porter, L.. (1992). Patient perceptions of quality of life after coronary artery surgery: Was it worth it?. Research in Nursing and Health, 15 (5), 327-334.
Norsen, L.. (1992). Research in clinical practice: The efficacy of imagery and progressive muscle relaxation in the management of postoperative pain. Strong Nursing, 4 (3).
King, K., Norsen, L., Robertson, R., & Hicks, G.. (1987). Patient management of pain medication after cardiac surgery. Nursing Research, 36 (3), 145-150.
Norsen, L., & King, K.. (1986). Patient management of pain medication after cardiac surgery. Circulation Supplement, 74, II-291.
Norsen, L., Telfair, M., & Wagner, A.. (1986). Detecting dysrthythmias. Nursing , 16 (11), 34 - 42.
Norsen, L.. (1985). Using emergency drugs correctly. Part II. Nursing Life, 5 (6), 33-40.
Norsen, L., & Fox, G.. (1985). Understanding cardiac output and the drugs that affect it. Nursing '85, 15, 34-42.
Hicks, G., Jensen, L., Norsen, L., & Quinn, J.. (1985). Platelet inhibitors and hydroxethyl starch in coronary artery surgery. Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 39 (5), 442-426.
Norsen, L.. (1985). Using emergency drugs correctly. Part I. Nursing Life, 5 (5), 33-40.
Presentations
Interprofessional Education and Practice at the .
National NP/PA Confernce
Health Research Management for the Study Coordinator, .
SCORE
An Evaluation of Hand Held Technology in Masters Nursing Education.
Conference, NONPF
A Qualitative Analysis of an Interdisciplinary Simulation Experience.
AACN
A Recipe for Educational and Practice Excellence: An Interdisciplinary NP/GNP Program.
NY State Society on Aging
Interdisciplinary Practice: A Hospital Model.
Collaborating Across Boarders
A Model for Advanced Practice.
Conference on Advances in Delivery of Care
Advanced Practice in the 21st Century.
Local conference, Sigma Theta Tau
Advanced Practice.
Acute Care Symposium: Evolving Roles
The Advanced Practice Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit.
AONE Conference
An Evaluation of the Advanced Practice Nurse in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit.
A Driving Force for the 21st Century, Advanced Practice Nursing
Advanced Practice: Structure, Process and Evaluation.
National Teaching Institute
Scope of Practice and Standards of Practice.
Western NY Symposium on Advanced Practice
Advanced Practice Nursing.
International Cardiology Conference
The Efficacy of Imagery and Progressive Muscle Relaxation in the Management of Post Operative Pain.
International Nursing Research Conference
Faculty Practice in the Acute Care Setting.
National Organization of Nurse Association
Cardiac Surgery.
Advanced Cardiac Care Course, American Heart Association, Genesee Valley Chapter
Cardiac Pacemaker Technology.
Oswego Community Hospital
The Role of the Clinical Specialist in Cardiac Surgery.
Upstate AORN Chapter
Anatomy and Physiology of the Heart.
Basic Arrythmia Course, American Heart Association, Genesee Valley Chapter
Nursing Care of the Patient Undergoing Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Therapy.
Critical Care Update, NYS Critical Care Medicine Society
Basic Arrhythmias.
American Heart Association, Genesee Valley Chapter
Nursing Interventions After Open Heart Surgery.
National Nurses day Scientific Sessions
Nursing Care of the Cardiac Patient Undergoing Non-Cardiac Surgery.
Western Regional Conference, NYS Nurse Anesthetist Association
Blunt Chest Trauma.
Surgical Nursing Seminar, Trauma: Acute Interventi, University of Rochester School of Nursing
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump.
Critical Care Update, University of Rochester Medical Center, School of Medicine and Dentistry
Cardiac Surgery - An Overview.
Eastman Kodak Company
Awards
Dissertation Award.
Sigma Theta Tau, Epsilon Xi Chapter, 2007
Outstanding Leadership In Nurisng Practice.
Strong Memorial Hospital, 2003
Profiled in company's guide for Nursing Careers.
Pfizer, 1994
Outstanding Scholarly Practitioner.
University of Rochester School of Nursing, 1993
Inducted into organization.
Sigma Theta Tau International, 1987
Outstanding Nurse of the Year.
Strong Memorial Hospital, 1984
Memberships
Sigma Theta Tau International, Epsilon Xi Chapter, Member
National organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties, member
NYS Coalition of Nurse Practitioners, Member
Genesee Valley Nurses Association, Member
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Member
Community Service
Freindly Home, Board Member
Georgetown Community Association, Vice President of the Board
American Nurses Association, Test Item Writer
Scope of Practice and Standards of Practice for Acute Care, Reviewer/consultant
Consensus Conference, Co-coordinator
Western NY Symposium on Advanced Practice, Coordinator
Contact Us
University of Rochester
School of Nursing
Box SON
Helen Wood Hall
601 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY 14642
(585) 275-2375