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Suzan Blacher

Adjunct Faculty and Doctoral Faculty Advisor

suzan.blacher@franklin.edu

Education

2019
Barry University (Miami Shores , Florida)
Doctor of Philosophy, Nursing
2011
Drexel University (Philadelphia , Pennsylvania)
Master of Science, Nursing
2005
Barry University (Miami Shores, Florida)
Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science

Licensures

2022
Registered Nurse - RN , State of Florida Department of Health , Expiration Date: 2024
2014
Registered Nurse - RN , Tennessee Board of Nursing , Expiration Date: 2024
2012
Registered Nurse - RN , Pennsylvania Board of Nursing , Expiration Date: 2023

Work Experience

2023 - 2023
Franklin University, Adjunct Faculty and Doctoral Faculty Advisor
2022 - Present
Drexel University, Clinical Associate Professor, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2012 - 2022
Drexel University, Clinical Assistant Professor, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2010 - 2012
University of Miami Hospital, Clinical Educator, Organizational Learning, Miami, Florida
2003 - 2004
Baptist Health South Florida, Home Care Liaison, Miami, Florida
2000 - 2003
South Miami Hospital, Endoscopy Procedure & Recovery Nurse, Miami, Florida
1995 - 1997
South Miami Hospital, Home Health Field Nurse, Miami, Florida
1992 - 1995
Florida Home Health, Home Health Field Nurse, Miami, Florida
1981 - 1983
Holden Dist. Hospital, Quality Assurance/Utilization Review Coordinator, Holden, Massachusetts
1980 - 1981
Risk Management Mount Sinai Medical Center, Nurse Investigator, Miami, Florida
1980 - 1980
Mount Sinai Medical Center, Head Nurse, Miami, Florida
1979 - 1980
Mount Sinai Medical Center, Assistant Head Nurse, Miami, Florida
1977 - 1979
Mount Sinai Medical Center, Staff Nurse, Miami, Florida

Publications & Presentations

Hernandez-Pupo, N., & Blacher, S. (2022, Jul. 01). Covid-19 Lessons Learned: Latinos Left Behind. National Association of Hispanic Nurses.
Blacher, S. (2022, Jan. 01). An Overview of Substance Use Disorders. Eternal University, India.
Blacher, S. (2021, Jul. 01). The opioid epidemic: A children’s health crisis. Florida Nurses Association, Research Conference.
Blacher, S. (2021, Jun. 01). The opioid crisis: Changing the focus to children and families. Virtual Oral Presentation, Drexel University Sigma Theta Tau, Nu Eta Chapter.
Blacher, S. (2021). Changing the paradigm: Children and families and the opioid crisis. American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA). American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA).
Blacher, S. (2020, Oct. 01). The opioid crisis and the effect on children and families. International Nurses Society on Addictions, Virtual Global Conference.
Blacher, S., Boska, G., Clancy, C., & Newton, S. (2020, Oct. 01). Education, training workforce development, role of the nurse and evaluation of different treatment models. Weekly Roundup Panel Discussion, Virtual Global Conference.
Blacher, S. (2020). Critical factors influencing attitudes and behaviors of nurses caring For patients with substance used disorders. 32nd ENRS Annual Scientific Sessions Nursing Research. 32nd ENRS Annual Scientific Sessions Nursing Research, E26-E188 Doi, 69 (3).
Blacher, S., Coletti, V., Jewell, C., & Smentkowski, S. (2019, Oct. 01). Pathway to excellence – Get certified and be recognized for this accomplishment. International Nurses Society on Addictions.
Blacher, S. (2019, Oct. 01). Why do they behave that way? Attitudes and behaviors of nurses caring for patients with substance use disorders. International Nurses Society on Addictions.
Compton, P., & Blacher, S. (2019). Nursing Education in the midst of the opioid Crisis. Journal of Pain Management Nursing, 21 (2020) 35-42
Blacher, S. (2019). The critical factors influencing the attitudes and behaviors of nurses caring for patients with substance use disorders. ProQuest Dissertations Publishing. ProQuest Dissertations Publishing.
Blacher, S. (2018, Apr. 01). The crisis of language: Sticks and stones…Don’t call me a junkie. Florida State Chapter American Psychiatric Nurses Association Conference.
Blacher, S. (2018, Feb. 22). Attitudes and behaviors of nurses caring for patients with substance use disorders. AACN Graduate Nursing Student Academy (GNSA), Atlanta GA.
Blacher, S. (2018, Jan. 01). The opioid crisis and the effects in children and families. Association of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition Nurses.
Blacher, S. (2018, Jan. 01). Opioid epidemic. Barry University, College of Nursing and Health Sciences & The National Hispanic Nurses Association, Miami Chapter.
Blacher, S. (2018). Expanding Professional Identity through an RN-BSN Capstone Course. Associate Degree Nursing (OADN). Associate Degree Nursing (OADN).
Blacher, S. (2018). Fostering Professional Identity through an Online RN-BSN Capstone Course, Saint Anselm College. 26th Annual Conference for Nurse Educators: Clinicians and Educators: “Partnering to Develop Competence.”. 26th Annual Conference for Nurse Educators: Clinicians and Educators: “Partnering to Develop Competence.”.
Blacher, S. (2018). Nurses Attitudes, Behaviors and Stigma, Pennsylvania’s “Health Care Mosaic: Achieving Excellence in Care for All” Conference. . .
Blacher, S. (2017, Feb. 01). Advocating for substance use education in undergraduate nursing clinical curriculum. Barry University Theta Tau (STTI), Lambda Chi Research Conference, Miami, Fl.
Blacher, S. (2016, Apr. 01). The value of certification: Addiction nursing. American Psychiatric Nurses Association, Florida State Chapter, Jacksonville, Fl.
Blacher, S., Bivens, B., Hernandez-Pupo, N., Lovell-Martin, B., Perez, M., & Wallace, R. (2016, Mar. 01). The alarming impact of socioeconomic factors on population health indicators. Florida Nurses Association (FNA) Conference, Miami, Fl.
Blacher, S. (2016, Jan. 01). Substance use disorder. Barry University, College of Nursing and Health Sciences.
Blacher, S. (2015, Mar. 01). An adolescent tobacco dependence intervention and cessation program. American Psychiatric Nurses Association, Florida State Chapter, West Palm Beach, Fl.
Blacher, S., & Haggerty, D. (2015). Evolving process of recovery, change, and growth: Complementary Integrative Therapies. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.
Filders, E., & Blacher, S. (2015). Nicotine dependency. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.
Blacher, S., & Rundio, A. (2014). Complementary and integrative modalities in addiction treatment. Journal of Addictions Nursing, 25(4). 165-166
Blacher, S., & Rundio, A. (2014). Complementary and integrative modalities in addiction treatment. Journal of Addictions Nursing, 25(4). 165-166
Blacher, S. (2014, Jan. 01). An adolescent tobacco dependence intervention and cessation program. American Psychiatric Nurses Association Conference, Indianapolis, Ill.
Blacher, S., & Smentkowski, R. (2014, Jan. 01). The value of certification. International Nurses Society on Addictions Conference, Washington, D.C.

Professional Service

2022
Application Reviewer
Fellow International Academy Addiction Nursing (FIAAN)
2022
Conference Abstract Reviewer
American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)
2022
Conference Abstract Reviewer
International Nurses Society on Addictions (IntNSA)
2022
Education Committee
American Society of Addiction Nursing (ASAN)
2022
Preceptor
MSN Student, Kat Jones, BSN
2022
Scholarly Review Committee
American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)
2021
Chair, Academic Student Scholarship and Mentorship Committees
Drexel Nu Eta Sigma Theta Tau
2021
Scholarly Review Committee
American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)
2020
Preceptor
MSN Student, Raechel Alexander, BSN
2020
Leadership Succession Committee
Drexel Nu Eta Sigma Theta Tau
2020
Research Grant/Scholarship Reviewer
Foundation for Addictions Nursing (FAN)
2020
Treasurer
Foundation for Addiction Nursing (FAN)
2020
Trustee
Foundation for Addictions Nursing (FAN)
2019
Board of Directors, Chair, Advocacy Committee
National Council of Jewish Women
2017
Chair
Addiction Council, American Psychiatric Nurses Association
End Date: 2018
2017
Conference Planning Committee
nternational Nurses Society on Addiction (IntNSA)
2017
Conference Planning Committee Member
American Psychiatric Nurses Association
End Date: 2018
2017
Director
Florida Chapter American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)
End Date: 2018
2017
Director
International Nurses Society on Addictions (IntNSA)
End Date: 2011
2017
Director, Ex-Officio
International Nurses Society on Addictions (IntNSA)
End Date: 2019
2017
President
Addiction Nursing Certification Board (ANCB)
End Date: 2019
2017
Reviewer SME Educational Content
MAT (Medication Assisted Therapy) American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)
2017
Selected Participant
Florida Nursing Leadership Development (FNLD) Program
2015
Outpatient Admissions RN
Family Recovery Specialists
(Miami, 127) End Date: 2016
2014
Chair
Addiction Nursing Certification Board (ANCB)
End Date: 2017
2014
Member
American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) Addictions Council
2014
Tobacco Treatment Specialist
Family Recovery Specialists
(Miami, 127)
2013
Holistic Nurses of South Florida
Caring Council Member
End Date: 2014
2012
Co- Chair
Addiction Nurses Certification Board (ANCB)
End Date: 2014
2011
Director
Addiction Nurses Certification Board (ANCB)
End Date: 2012
2010
Haiti Meal-Thon
Meal Prep Volunteer
2009
President
South Florida Chapter International Nurses Society on Addictions
End Date: 2011
2008
National Recovery Month Planning Partner
Addiction Nurses Week
End Date: 2013
2007
Friends of South Miami Hospital
Addiction Treatment Program Thanksgiving Program Volunteer

Memberships

2021
American Society of Addiction Nursing (ASAN)
2021
CNHP Faculty Handbook
2020
Drexel Nu Eta Chapter Sigma Theta Tau
2020
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
2019
Eastern Nurses Research Society
2017
Teaching Across Geographic Groups
2008
American Psychiatric Nurses Association
2008
Association for the Treatment of Tobacco Use and Dependence (ATTUD)
2005
National College Honor Scholarship Society (Inducted 2005)
2004
Consortium of Behavioral Health Nurses and Associates
2004
International Nurses Society on Addictions
2004
Sigma Theta Tau International Nurses Association (Inducted 2004)
2003
American Nurses Association
2003
Florida Nurses Association