Emily Hopkins, Ph.D., RN, WHNP, FNP-BC

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Associate Professor of Nursing, MSN Program Coordinator, IRB Chair
412-365-2715
Eastside - 270

Hometown:  Pittsburgh, PA
Joined Chatham:  2010

ACADEMIC AREAS OF INTEREST

Infant Development; Nursing Education; Human Subject Protection 

PERSONAL AREAS OF INTEREST

Biking, Running, Swimming, Spending Time with Family 

EDUCATION
  • Genetics Postdoctoral Scholar NINR T32 NR009759, University of Pittsburgh, 2008-2010
  • Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 2007
  • Post-Master's Certificate, WHNP, University of Pittsburgh, 2006
  • MSN, FNP, University of Pittsburgh, 2003
  • BSN, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1997
AWARDS 
  • Cameos of Caring, University of Pittsburgh, 11/2015
  • Corrine M. Barnes Endowed Scholarship, University of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing, 2005 & 2006
  • Beryl B. Haughton Jackson Endowed Fund, University of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing 2004
  • Science Management and Technologies Scholarship, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1996
ORGANIZATIONS
  • International Society of Nurses in Genetics
  • National League of Nursing
  • Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
  • Association of Women’s Health Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners Association of Southwestern Pennsylvania
CERTIFICATIONS
  • ANCC Family Nurse Practitioner Certification
ACHIEVEMENTS
  • Chatham University Faculty Technology Fellowship Program Pittsburgh, PA: 5/2013-5/2015
  • Summer Genetics Institute, National Institute of Health, Bethesda, Maryland: 7/4/2010 – 7/2/2010
  • Course in Scientific Management Leadership, University of Pittsburgh, Office of Academic Career Development: 3/24/2010 – 3/26/2010
  • Jewish Healthcare Foundation Jonas Salk Health Fellowship: 8/2004 - 4/2005
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
  • Hopkins, E. & Hoh, N. (2022) Epigenetics. In J. Leffers, C. Smith, K. Huffing, R. McDermitt-Levy, R. B. Sattler (Ed.) Environmental Health in Nursing (2nd Ed.)
  • Hopkins, E., Spadaro, K., Hoh, N., Singh, A., and Doas, M. (2022). Nursing Faculty Experiences Transitioning to a Virtual DNP Residency During COVID-19. Journal of Doctoral Nursing Practice, 15(1) 26-31.
  • Hopkins, E., Waco, J., Spadaro, K., Fisher, M., Walter, L, Piotrowski, M. (2021). Crisis response to COVID-19: Elements for a successful virtual event transition. Journal of Nursing Education and Practice, 11(3), 36-40.
  • Hopkins, E., & Spadaro, K. (2020). Virtual induction ceremonies: Upholding time-honored tradition. Journal of Nursing Education and Practice, 10(5), 77-81.
  • Hopkins, E., Spadaro, K., Walter, L., Wasco, J., Fisher, M., Sterrett, S.(2017). Incivility in the online classroom: A guide for policy development. Nurse Forum, 25(4), 306-312
  • Hopkins, E., Wasco, J. (2016, July). Information Technology Strategies for Honor Society and Organization Membership Retention in OnlineNursing Programs. Nurse Educator, 42(4), 208-211. doi:10.1097/NNE.0000000000000353.
  • Hopkins, E., Gazza, E., and Marzita, M. (2016). Parental experience caring for cleft lip and palate Infants with Nasoalveolar Molding. Journal of Advanced Nursing 72(10) 2413-2422.
  • Hopkins, E., Robb, M., Fisher, M., Slade, J., Wasco, J. Spadaro, K. & Doas, M. (2016). Honor Society Membership Retention Strategies: Promoting Membership Benefits from Induction through Transition to Professional Practice. Journal of Nursing Education and Practice, 6(12)18-23.
  • Hopkins, E. (2016). Inventing baby food: taste, health, and industrialization of the American diet (Invited Book Review). Journal of Economic History, 76(1), 268-269.
  • Hopkins, E., Wallace, M., Conley, Y., and Marazita, M. (2015).Symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Nonsyndromic Orofacial Cleft Children, and Dopamine Polymorphisms: A Pilot Study. Biologic Research for Nursing, 17(3), 257-262.
  • Hopkins, E., Wolf, D., Slade, J., Spadaro, K., Hunker, D., Doas, M(2015). Creating a Virtual Honor Society: Key technology design considerations. Journal of Nursing Education and Practice, 5(2), 131-135.
  • Stevens, E., Gazza, E., and Pickler, R. (2014). Parental Experience Learning to Feed their Preterm Infant. Advances in Neonatal Care,14(5), 354-361.
  • Doas, M., Spadaro, K., Stevens, E. (2014) Nursing honor societies: Past, present and future. Journal of Nursing and Care, 3(4), 172-175.
  • Spadaro, K., Stevens. E., Doas, M., Wolf, D., Slade, J., and Hunker, D.(2014) A virtual honor society: recognition for online academice xcellence. Journal of Nursing Education and Practice, 4(3), 197- 203.
  • Stevens, E., Patrick, T., & Pickler, R. (2009). A history of infant feeding. The Journal of Perinatal Education, 18 (2), 32-39.
SELECTED PRESENTATIONS
  • Hopkins, E. (2017, November). Up to Date: Ankyloglossia and Maxillary Lip-ties. Peer reviewed podium presentation. International Society of Nursing in Genetics World Congress, Reston, VA.
  • Hopkins, E. (2015, November). Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate: A Comprehensive Review. Peer reviewed podium presentation for the International Society of Nursing in Genetics World Congress, Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Stevens, E., Wallace, M. Conley, Y., and Marazita, M. (2014, November). Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms, Nonsyndromic Orofacial Clefting, and Dopamine Polymorphisms.Peer reviewed podium presentation for the International Society of Nursing in Genetics World Congress, Scottsdale, AZ.
  • Spadaro, K., Hunker, D., Doas, M., Wolf, D., Slade, J., Stevens, E. (2013, November). Technology, Leadership and Professional Development: A Virtual Nursing Honor Society for Distance Learners. Peer reviewed podium presentation for the Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society’s 42 Biennial Convention, Indianapolis, IN.
  • Stevens, E., Gazza, E., and Pickler, R. (2013, September). Parental Experience Learning to Feed Their Preterm Infant. Peer reviewed podium presentation for the American Academy of Neonatal Nusing 13th National Neonatal Conference, Las Vegas, NV.
  • Stevens, E. (2012, October). Up To Date: Prenatal Screening for Cystic Fibrosis, Spinal Mulscular Atrophy, and Hemoglobinopathies. Invited Podium Presentation at the International Society of Nursing in Genetics 25th Annual Conference,Charting a Course for Genetic/Genomic Nursing: Practice, Education, and Research, Philadelphia, PA
  • Stevens, E., Vecchione, L., and Marazita, M. (2012, April). Parental experiences of orofacial cleft infants with nasoalveolar molding. Peer reviewed poster presented at the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association’s 69th Annual Meeting and Symposia, San Jose, CA.
  • Stevens, E., Conley, Y., Marazita, M., and Cooper, M. (2010, October). Dopamine polymorphisms among nonsydromic orofacial cleft children: A pilot study. Peer reviewed poster presented at the International Society of Nurses in Genetics conference, Dallas, TX.
  • Stevens, E. (2010, February). Preterm infant feeding positions and cardiorespiratory stability. Peer reviewed abstract presented at the Physical and Developmental Environment of the High-Risk Infant international conference, Clearwater, FL.
  • Stevens, E., Conley, Y., Vieira, A., and Marazita, M. (2009, October). DRD4 polymorphisms among nonsyndromic orofacial cleft children: A pilot study. Peer reviewed poster presented at the Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science conference, Washington, DC.
  • Stevens, E. (2009, September). Preterm infant feeding and cardiorespiratory stability. Peer reviewed poster presented at the Neonatal Network and Academy of Neonatal Nursing 9th National Neonatal Nurses Conferences, Phoenix, AZ.
  • Stevens, E., Conley, Y., Losee, J., and Marazita, M. (2009, May). Orofacial clefts, infant temperament, and DRD4 polymorphism associations: A pilot study. Peer reviewed poster presented at the Postdoctoral Data & Dine Symposium, Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Stevens, E., Milford, C., and Patrick, T. (2005, June). Development of the magee neonatal feeding assessment scale (3rd revision). Peer reviewed poster presented at the AANP 20th Annual National Conference, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
  • Stevens, E., Milford, C., and Patrick, T. (2005, April). Development of the magee neonatal feeding assessment scale (2nd revision). Peer reviewed poster presented at the Eastern Nursing Research Society conference, New York, NY.
  • Stevens, E., Milford, C., and Patrick, T. (2004, October). Development of the magee neonatal feeding assessment scale (1st revision). Peer reviewed poster presented at the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association Annual Summit, Hershey, PA.
  • Stevens, E. Milford, C., and Patrick, T. (2003, January). Development of a neonatal feeding assessment scale. Peer reviewed abstract presented at the Physical and Developmental Environment of the High-Risk Infant international conference, Clearwater, FL.