Lyzz Caley Stewart, R.N., B.S.N., B.A.

PhD student, OHSU School of Nursing
2005-present
Lives in: Vancouver, WA

Focus Areas:

Geriatrics, Nursing Education, Clinical Judgment

Dissertation Topic:

Using concept-based learning experiences to improve nursing student’s ability to notice functional status changes in older adults.

Dissertation Committee:

Juliana Cartwright, Ph.D. (Chair)
Chris Tanner, R.N., Ph.D., F.A.A.N.
Paula Gubrud, Ed.D., R.N.

Funding Sources:

John A. Hartford Center Geriatric Nursing Initiative & Touch mark Foundation
Building Academic Geriatric Nursing Initiative Pre-Doctoral Scholar
Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need Fellow

Professional Organizations:

Gerontology Society of America
Western Institute of Nursing
Washington State Nurses Association
Oregon Nurses Association

Conference Participation as an OHSU-SON student:

Gerontology Society of America; presenter & participant
Western Institute of nursing; presenter & participant
Forum of State Workforce Centers; presenter

Personal Interests:

I am happily married to my husband, Ian. We live in Vancouver with our three cats and a menagrie of lizards!  My hobbies include traveling, scrapbooking & stamping, Geocaching, and reading.