Gary Laustsen, Ph.D., A.P.R.N. (F.N.P.), B.C.

Associate Professor & Interim Program Director for FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner
Oregon Health & Science University
School of Nursing La Grande Campus
1 University Blvd., SN-EOU
La Grande, Ore. 97850
Phone: 541 962-3132
FAX: 541 962-3737 E-mail: laustsen@ohsu.edu

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My interests in nursing incorporate and support the three missions of OHSU. I value and strive 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 14 years of advanced practice to inform and inspire students. I seek to influence the education of advanced practice nurses through my involvement on the NONPF Board of Directors.

As a Family Nurse Practitioner, I strive to develop a client-focused plan of care and serve as a health education resource. As a clinician in the university's student health center, I care for the primary care and  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 25 articles for the Drug News column of The Nurse Practitioner Journal.

I am currently completing a funded research project examining the clinical skills and procedures of nurse practitioners in Oregon. My previous research interests focused on the inter-relationships between the environment, the healthcare system, and clients. My scholarly work seeks to promote a "Greener" nursing practice.

As a faculty member for the D.N.P. 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 

PH.D. University of Colorado Health Sciences Center (2005)

M.S.N. University of Northern Colorado(1998)

B.S.N. Regis University (1991)

TEACHING

• D.N.P. program
• D.N.P. Clinical Inquiry Project Chair
• Undergraduate B.S.N. program

PRACTICE

Primary and Acute care at Eastern Oregon University Health Center

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Board member: National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties, International Review Board for NETNEP,  International Nurse Education Conference, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education accreditation site evaluator, Editorial Review Board: Research in Nursing and Health, Journal of Rural Nursing and Health Care, The Nurse Practitioner Journal, Nursing ManagementCommittee member: OHSU Graduate Council, OCNE Research & Evaluation Committee, DNP Curriculum Committee, OHSU Rural Track ProgramSigma Theta Tau La Grande campus director

PUBLICATIONS

Laustsen, G. (April, 2011). A practical approach to teaching genomics for the primary care Advanced practice nurse. WebMD eJournal: Topics in Advanced Practice Nursing. Available: http://www.medscape.com/nursingejournal/nonpf

Laustsen, G. (2010). Greening in healthcare. Nursing Management: The Journal of Excellence in Nursing Leadership,41(11), 26-31. Doi-10.1097/01.NUMA.0000389012.829989.5d

Laustsen, G. (2010).  How green is your OR. OR Nurse 2010, 4(3), 47-52.Felver, L., Gaines, B., Heims, M., Lasater, K., Laustsen, G., Lynch, M., et al. (2010). Best practices in teaching and learning in nursing education. New York, NY: National League for Nursing.

Campbell, L., Gilbert, M., & Laustsen, G. (2009). Clinical Coach for Nursing Excellence.Philadelphia: F. A. Davis.

Laustsen, G., Carrillo, L., Johnson, J., & Smith, C. (2009). Drug approvals: '08 in review. The Nurse Practitioner: The American Journal of Primary Health Care, 34(2), 25-34.

Laustsen, G. (2008). Drug News: Ciclesonide (Alvesco) approved to treat asthma. The Nurse Practitioner: The American Journal of Primary Health Care, 33(7), 11-13.

Laustsen, G., Shaul, M., & Short, G. (2008). Drug approvals: 2007 in review. The Nurse Practitioner: The American Journal of Primary Health Care, 33(2), 21-22.

Laustsen, G. (2007). Drug News: Zoledronic acid (Reclast). The Nurse Practitioner: The American Journal of Primary Health Care, 32(12), 12-14.

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.

RELATED LINKS

The Luminary Project: http://www.theluminaryproject.org/story.php?detail=95