Theresa A. Kyzar RN, MSN, MBA
Assistant Professor, Undergraduate Studies
Northwestern State University
1800 Line Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318)677-3052

kyzart@nsula.edu   

Education
 

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)—Health Care Administration; Degree Pending (May 2010), Capella University
• Master of Science in Nursing (2005); University of Phoenix
• Master in Business Administration (2005); University of Phoenix
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (1990); University of Texas at Arlington
   

Presentations

·        “U.S. Corporate Influence on Healthcare & Evidence Based Practice: Where Are We Heading?”; National Nurses in Business Association Annual Conference, October 2007

·        “Corporate Involvement with Schools of Nursing: An Analysis of Partnership Strategies for Effective RN Recruitment”; Sigma Theta Tau-Beta Chi Chapter Research Conference, March 16, 2007

·        “Managing Others: Strategies That Work”; Louisiana Society of Radiological Technology Annual Conference, July 22, 2006

·        “Outcome Measurement of Critical Behaviors by First Level BSN Students’; Sigma Theta Tau—Beta Chi Chapter Research Conference, March 17, 2006

Professional Affiliations

• American Organization for Nurse Executives
• Sigma Theta Tau International
• American College of Healthcare Executives
• National Nurses in Business Association
• American Nurses Association
• Louisiana State Nurses Association

Honors/Awards

• Selected as Ambassador for Capella University; 2008-Current
• Selected to serve on the American Organization of Nurse Executives National Education Planning Committee (2008-2009)
• Named as Fellow (Leadership in Academic Nursing)--American Association for Colleges of Nurses [AACN]; 2007-2008
• Committee Member—Capella Health Advisory Council; Capella University, 2006--Current
• Sigma Theta Tau Inductee, University of Phoenix— Omicron Delta Chapter, 2006
• Arlington Independent School District, Community Service Award, 2004
• Service Star Recognition Award, Baylor Medical Center-Grapevine, 1999 & 2000
• Outstanding Management Performance Award, American Home Services, 1998
• Certificate of Commendation for Outstanding Nursing, Parkland Memorial Hospital, 1992-1994

Research Interests
 

• Outcome Measurements for Pay for Performance (P4P) Initiatives in the Acute Care Setting
• Analysis of Strategic Partnerships Between Colleges of Nursing and Health Care Facilities for Addressing the Nurse Faculty and Staff Nurse Shortage
• CEO & CNO Perceptions on Business Preparation Needs for Nurse Manager Candidates in the Healthcare Setting
• Patient Safety Initiatives: Implications of the IOM Reports for Nursing Education
• Management Curricula in Current BSN Programs
• Infection Control Practices in the Long Term Care Setting