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Debra Jansen, Ph.D. RN

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Associate Dean
Professor

Contact Information

Office
Nursing Room 103/215
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Hours
By e-mail appointment, unless otherwise indicated within a course
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Education

Education

  • BSN, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
  • MS, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1992
  • PhD, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1997
Teaching and Research Interests

Teaching and Research Interests

Teaching:

  • Advanced Physiological and Pathophysiological Concepts

Research:

  • Well-being of older adults living in the community
  • The importance of variety to the lives of older adults
Published Research

Published Research

Jansen, D. A., Sauve, J. L., & Aubart, S. M. (2023). The importance of variety to the lives and wellbeing of elders. Activities, Adaptation & Aging, 47(4), 461-481.  . Available online at:

Jansen, D. A., & Emerson, R. J. (2022). Homeostasis, allostasis, and adaptive responses to stressors. In J. L. Banasik (Ed.), Pathophysiology (7th ed.). St. Louis:  Elsevier.

Jansen, D. A., & Emerson, R. J. (2019). Homeostasis, allostasis, and adaptive responses to stressors.  In J. L. Banasik & L. C. Copstead (Eds.), Pathophysiology (6th ed., pp. 12-25). St. Louis:  Elsevier.

Conn, V. S., Topp, R., Dunn, S. L., Hopp, L., Jadack, R., Jansen, D. A., Jefferson, U. T., & Moch, S. D.  (2015).  Science on a shoestring: Building nursing knowledge with limited funding.  Western Journal of Nursing Research, 37(10), 1256-1268.  DOI: 10.1177/0193945914567059.

Jansen, D. A., Jadack, R., Ayoola, A., Doornbos, M., Dunn, S., Moch, S., Moore, E., & Wegner, G. (2015).  Embedding research in undergraduate learning opportunities. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 37(10), 1340-1358.

Moch, S. D., Jansen, D. A., Jadack, R. A., Page, P., & Topp, R.  (2015).  Collaborating with businesses to support and maintain research.  Western Journal of Nursing Research, 37(10), 1308-1322.

Jansen, D. A. (2014).  Student perceptions of electronic health record use in simulation. Journal of Nursing Education, 4(9), 163-172.

Jansen, D. A., & Emerson, R. J. (2013).  Homeostasis and adaptive responses to stressors.  In L. C. Copstead & J. L. Banasik (Eds.), Pathophysiology (5th ed., pp. 12-24).  St. Louis:  Elsevier.

Jansen, D. A., Druga, S. M., & Sauve, J. L.  (2011).  The meaning of variety for community-dwelling elders.  Activities, Adaptation & Aging, 35, 223-240.

Jansen, D. A., Berry, C., Hanson Brenner, G., Johnson, N., & Larson, G. (2010).  A collaborative project to influence nursing faculty interest in simulation.  Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 6, e223-e229.

Jansen, D. A., Johnson, N., Larson, G., Berry, C., & Hanson Brenner, G. (2009).  Nursing faculty perceptions of obstacles to utilizing manikin-based simulations and proposed solutions.  Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 5, e9-e16.

Jansen, D. A.  (2008).  Mentally restorative activities and daily functioning among community-dwelling elders.  Activities, Adaptation and Aging, 32, 181-197.

Jansen, D. A.  (2008).  Socialization enhancement.  In B. J. Ackley, G. B. Ladwig, B.A. Swan, & S. J. Tucker (Eds.), Evidence-based nursing care guidelines:  Medical-surgical interventions (pp. 767-774). St. Louis:  Mosby. An American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year for 2008.

Jansen, D. A.  (2006).  Attentional demands and daily functioning among community-dwelling elders.  Journal of Community Health Nursing, 23(1), 1-13.

Jansen, D. A.  (2005).  Perceived barriers to participation in mentally restorative activities by community-dwelling elders.  Activities, Adaptation & Aging, 29(2), 35-53.

Jansen, D. A., & Morse, W.  (2004).  Positively influencing student nurse attitudes toward caring for elders:  Results of a Curriculum Assessment Study.  Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 25(2), 1-14.

Jansen, D. A., & von Sadovszky, V. (2004).  Restorative activities of community-dwelling elders.  Western Journal of Nursing Research, 26(4), 381-399.

Jansen, D. A.  (2004).  Response by Jansen: Restorative activities of community-dwelling elders.  Western Journal of Nursing Research, 26(4), 402-404.

Jansen, D. A., & Keller, M. L.  (2003).  Measuring attentional demands in community-dwelling elders.  In O. L. Strickland & C. DiIorio (Eds.), Measurement of nursing outcomes, Volume 2: Client outcomes and quality of care (2nd ed., pp. 169-184).  New York:  Springer Publishing.

Jansen, D. A., & Keller, M. L.  (2003).  Cognitive function in community-dwelling elderly women:  Attentional demands and capacity to direct attention.  Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 29(7), 34-43.

Jansen, D. A., & Keller, M. L.  (1999).  An instrument to measure the attentional demands of community-dwelling elders.  The Journal of Nursing Measurement, 7(2), 197-214.

Jansen, D. A., & Keller, M. L.  (1998).  Identifying the attentional demands perceived by elderly people.  Rehabilitation Nursing, 23(1), 12-20.

Jansen, D. A., & Cimprich, B.  (1994).  Attentional impairment in persons with multiple sclerosis.  Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 26(2), 95-102. 

Honors And Recognition

Honors And Recognition

Rita Kisting Sparks Faculty Service Award, University of Wisconsin-Eau

Faculty Award of Distinction for Collaboration, 糖心Vloge

Ihle Family Award for Caring, 糖心Vloge

Mortar Board Excellence in Scholarship and Service to Students

Towers North Favorite Professor, 糖心Vloge

Honorary Member Golden Key International Honour Society

Delta Phi Chapter-Sigma Theta Tau Faculty Research Award

Outstanding Service to Mature Workers, Senior Service America and Senior Citizens Employment & Training

Ihle Family Award for Caring, 糖心Vloge

Suzanne Van Ort Award for Faculty Creativity and Scholarliness, 糖心Vloge