Gary Laustsen, PhD, APRN (FNP), BC
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Assistant Professor |
"My interests
in nursing incorporate and support the three missions of OHSU. I value
and work towards the goal of being an expert teacher. I have taught students
of different ages in many subjects (biological sciences to nursing sciences)
and using a variety of delivery systems (classroom, experiential, online).
I believe in the power of “stories” from my 18 years of critical
care nursing and 10 years of advanced practice to inform and inspire students.
As a Family Nurse Practitioner, providing care to rural Oregonians, I
strive to develop a client-focused plan of care and serve as a health
education resource. As a practitioner for the university’s student
health center, I care for the acute needs of the students while guiding
them towards healthy-living practices. As part of my scholarly work for
the advanced practice profession I have written a bi-monthly drug news
article for The Nurse Practitioner Journal since 2003.
My research interests focus on the inter-relationships between the environment,
the healthcare system, and clients. These topics will be a part of the
DNP course I will teach: “Health Determinants: Genetics and the
Physical Environment”. My scholarly work is directed towards promoting
a “Greener” nursing practice to minimize healthcare’s
negative impacts on local and global environments.
As a faculty member for the DNP program, I am available as a teacher,
mentor, and resource for students. I believe my role is to guide and support
graduate students in their educational development. "
Education
University of Colorado
Health Sciences Center, PhD
University of Northern Colorado, MSN
Regis University, BSN
Teaching
- Undergraduate BSN program
- DNP program
Practice
FNP at 2 primary care health clinics in rural Union County and student health center
Community Service
a. Boards: Editorial board for The Nurse Practitioner Journal and Online Journal of Issues in Nursing
b. Organizations: member American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty, American Nurses Association/Oregon Nurses Association
c. OHSU faculty committees: Teaching/Learning Council, DNP Core Committee, OCNE Simulation Committee, OHSU Simulation Director Search Committee
Publications
Laustsen, G. (2007) Reduce-recycle-reuse: Guidelines for promoting perioperative waste management. AORN, 85(4), 717-728.
Laustsen, G. (2007) Drug News: A new breakthrough in diabetes treatment. The Nurse Practitioner: The American Journal of Primary Health Care, 32(4), 50-52.
Laustsen, G., Gilbert, M. & Wimett, L. (2007). Drug approvals: 2006 in review. The Nurse Practitioner: The American Journal of Primary Health Care, 32(2), 43-51.
Laustsen, G. (2006). Drug News: RotaTeq. The Nurse Practitioner: The American Journal of Primary Health Care, 31(8), 54-55.
Laustsen, G. (2006). Drug News: Glumetza: Once-a-day dosing for management of type-2 diabetes. The Nurse Practitioner: The American Journal of Primary Health Care, 31(5), 50-52.
Laustsen, G. & Andersen, M. (2006). Drug News: Ramelteon (Rozerem) a novel approach to insomnia treatment. The Nurse Practitioner: The American Journal of Primary Health Care, 31(4), 52-55.
Laustsen, G., Gilbert, M., & Wimett, L. (2006). A look back at the most influential drug approvals of‘05. The Nurse Practitioner: The American Journal of Primary Health Care, 31(2), 26-43.
Laustsen, G. (2006) Environment, Ecosystems, and Ecological Behavior: A Dialogue Towards Developing Nursing Ecological Theory. Advances in Nursing Science, 29(1).
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