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Lisa Onega

Program Chair (Interim Part-time), MSN-Mental Health Psyche NP

lisa.onega@franklin.edu

Education

1994
University of Virginia (Charlottesville, Virginia)
Doctor of Philosophy, Nursing
1990
University of Virginia (Charlottesville, Virginia)
Master of Science, Nursing
1988
Radford University (Radford , Virginia)
Bachelor of Science, Nursing

Certifications

2022
Basic Life Support Provider , American Heart Association , Expiration Date: 2024
2022
Family Nurse Practitioner FNP-BC, American Nurses Credentialing Center, Expiration Date: 2026

Licensures

2020
Registered Nurse - RN , Virginia Board of Nursing , Expiration Date: 2024
1994
Certified Nurse Practitioner , Board of Nursing , Expiration Date: 2022
1994
Nurse Practitioner - NP , Virginia Board of Nursing , Expiration Date: 2024
1983
Registered Nurse - RN , Board of Nursing , Expiration Date: 2024

Work Experience

2024 - Present
Franklin University, Program Chair (Interim Part-time), MSN-Mental Health Psyche NP
2021 - Present
West Virginia Junior College, School of Nursing, Dean of Nursing, West Virginia
2021 - Present
Aging Gracefully: Counseling and Care Coordination, Business Owner, Blacksburg, Virginia
2021 - Present
West Virginia Junior College, School of Nursing, Professor of Nursing, West Virginia
2020 - 2021
Chamberlain University, School of Nursing, Visiting Professor of Nursing
2017 - 2020
West Virginia University, School of Nursing, Professor of Nursing, West Virginia
2017 - 2019
West Virginia University, School of Nursing, Associate Dean of Academics, West Virginia
2014 - 2017
New River Valley Community Services, Part-time Family Nurse Practitioner, Pulaski, Virginia
2012 - 2014
Healthstat, Inc, Part-time Family Nurse Practitioner, Salem, Virginia
2011 - 2012
Living Well Health Solutions, Part-time-Family Nurse Practitioner, Salem, Virginia
2005 - 2017
Aging Gracefully: Counseling and Care Coordination, Part-timeClinical Nurse Specialist in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Blacksburg, Virginia
2003 - 2007
Psychiatric Assessment Specialist: New River Valley, Part-timePsychiatric and Mental Health Nurse, Roanoke, Virginia
2002 - Present
Waldron Clinical Practice Fellow, Part-time-Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurse, Radford, Virginia
2001 - Present
Kenneth Wagner, Lawyer, Gerontological Legal Case (Fall), Part-time-Expert Consultant
2000 - 2017
Radford University, School of Nursing, Professor of Gerontological Nursing, Radford and Roanoke, Virginia
2000 - 2010
Radford University, School of Nursing, Coordinator, Radford and Roanoke, Virginia
2000 - Present
Arthritis Consulting Services, Inc, Part-time-Family Nurse Practitioner, Portland, Oregon
1999 - Present
Kelly Anderson, Lawyer. Gerontological Legal Case(Wound), Part-time-Expert Consultant, Portland, Oregon
1998 - 1999
Silver Creek Assisted Living Facility, Part-time-Clinical Nurse Specialist in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Portland, Oregon
1998 - 1999
Loren Collins, Lawyer. Gerontological Legal Case (Hip Fracture), Part-time-Expert Consultant
1997 - 2000
Health Plus, Part-time-Family Nurse Practitioner, Portland, Oregon
1996 - 2000
Oregon Health Sciences University, School of Nursing, Assistant Professor of Gerontological Nursing, Portland, Oregon
1996 - 1996
Chatham Oaks, Part-time-Psychiatric Nurse, Iowa City, Iowa
1994 - 1995
Planned Parenthood of the Blue Ridge, Full-time-Family Nurse Practitioner and Clinic Supervisor, Charlottesville, Virginia
1994 - 1995
Planned Parenthood of the Blue Ridge, Clinic Supervisor, Charlottesville, Virginia
1993 - 1994
University of Virginia Center on Aging and Health, Research Assistant, Charlottesville, Virginia
1990 - Present
Piedmont Virginia Community College, Department of Nursing, Nursing Instructor, Charlottesville, Virginia
1990 - 1995
Blue Ridge Hospital, Part-time-Psychiatric Nurse, Charlottesville, Virginia
1990 - 1994
University of Virginia, School of Nursing, Teaching Assistant, Clinical Instructor, Graduate Assistant, Charlottesville
1990 - 1993
University of Virginia, School of Nursing, Research Assistant, Charlottesville, Virginia
1989 - 1991
Nutri/System Weight Loss Center, Part-time-Nutritional Specialist, Charlottesville/Christiansburg, Virginia
1988 - 1990
Virginia Western Community College, Department of Nursing, Part-time Nursing Instructor, Roanoke, Virginia
1988 - 1989
College of Health Sciences, Community Hospital of Roanoke Valley, Nursing Instructor, Roanoke, Virginia
1987 - 1991
New River Community College, Community Outreach Division, Nursing Instructor for Nursing Assistant Program, Dublin, Virginia
1985 - 1989
Saint Albans Psychiatric Hospital, Full-time-Psychiatric Nurse, Radford, Virginia
1983 - 1985
Roanoke Memorial Hospitals, Full-time-Psychiatric Nurse, Roanoke, Virginia
1981 - 1983
Roanoke Memorial Hospitals, Part-time-Nursing Assistant, Roanoke, Virginia
1979 - 1980
Heritage Hall Nursing Home, Nursing Assistant, Blacksburg, Virginia

Publications & Presentations

Onega, L. (2021, Dec. 04). Finding Meaning in Nursing. West Virginia Junior College Pinning, Morgantown, WV.
Onega, L. (2021, Sep. 23). Creating Meaning in a Nursing Program and in a Nursing Career. West Virginia Junior College Orientation, Morgantown, WV.
Onega, L. (2021, Apr. 08). Meaning in a Nursing Program and Career. West Virginia Junior College Orientation, Morgantown, WV.
Onega, L., & Pierce, T. (2020). Use of bright light therapy for older adults with dementia. BJPsych Advance
Onega, L., & Pierce, T. (2020). Use of bright light therapy for older adults with dementia. BJPsych Advance. BJPsych Advance.
Onega, L. (2019, Nov. 22). Expanding the Caring Curricular Thread in Our Undergraduate Program. Baccalaureate Education Conference, Orlando, FL.
Onega, L. (2019, Nov. 21). Mentorship of Students in Community-Based Settings. AACN Faculty Development Conference, Orlando, FL.
Douglass, B., Onega, L., & Sheaves, C. (2019, Jun. 04). Creating a Healthier West Virginia: Faculty Mentoring and Community Engagement Alzheimer’s Disease Project. Aging Well in Mind, Body, and Spirit, Lynchburg, VA.
Onega, L. (2019, Jan. 07). The Art of Nursing. West Virginia University BA\BS to BSN Program Orientation, Morgantown, WV.
Onega, L. (2018, Nov. 09). Enhancing Your Success with Publishing. PhD Student Residency Day, Morgantown, WV.
Onega, L. (2018, Aug. 14). Changing People's Lives for the Better through Nursing. West Virginia University School of Nursing PreNursing and Direct Admission Student Orientation Program, Morgantown, WV.
Onega, L. (2018, Jun. 13). Faculty Scholar Presentation and Panel Participation. Seminar in Nursing Scholarship Course-PhD Students, Morgantown, WV.
Onega, L. (2018, May. 10). Being Present with Our Patients. West Virginia University School of Nursing Pinning, Beckley, WV.
Onega, L. (2018, Jan. 18). Opportunities in Nursing. West Virginia University School of Nursing BA\BS to BSN Orientation, Morgantown, WV.
Onega, L., Eppely, L., & Pierce, T. (2018). Bright light therapy to treat depression in individuals with mild/moderate or severe dementia. Issues in Mental Health Nursing
Onega, L., Douglas, B., & Sheaves, C. (2018). Alzheimer’s disease: Mentoring program for student nurses. West Virginia Geriatrics Society Newsletter
Onega, L. (2018). The Modified Caregiver Strain Index (MCSI). Try This: Best Practices in Nursing Care to Older Adults from the John A. Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing, 14
Onega, L., Epperly, L., & Pierce, T. (2018). Bright light therapy to treat depression in individuals with mild/moderate or severe dementia. Issues in Mental Health Nursing. Issues in Mental Health Nursing.
Onega, L. (2018). The Modified Caregiver Strain Index (MCSI). Try This: Best Practices in Nursing Care to Older Adults from the John A. Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing. Try This: Best Practices in Nursing Care to Older Adults from the John A. Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing, 14.
Douglas, B., Onega, L., & Sheaves, C. (2018). Alzheimer’s disease: Mentoring program for student nurses. West Virginia Geriatrics Society Newsletter. West Virginia Geriatrics Society Newsletter.
Onega, L., Ashby, S., Galeshi, R., Sharman, J., & Sharman, K. (2017). The efficacy of curcumin on cognition and behavior in older adults with Alzheimer’s. The Open Nutrition Journal, 11, pp. 16-Nov.
Sharman, J., Galeshi, R., Onega, L., Ashby, S., & Sharman, K. (2017). The efficacy of curcumin on cognition and behavior in older adults with Alzheimer’s. The Open Nutrition Journal. The Open Nutrition Journal.
Onega, L. (2016, Dec. 02). Dementia and Light Therapy. With Good Reason - National Public Radio Show.
Onega, L., Epperly, L., & Pierce, T. (2016, Apr. 01). Intervention Research: Bright Light Therapy for Older Adults. Interprofessional Gerontology Conference, Radford, VA.
Onega, L. (2016). Assessment and diagnosis of dementia. Radford University Continuing Education Program: CE 2016
Onega, L., Epperly, L., & Pierce, T. (2016). Effect of bright light exposure on depression and agitation in older adults with dementia. Issues in Mental Health Nursing. Issues in Mental Health Nursing.
Onega, L. (2016). Assessment and diagnosis of dementia. Radford University Continuing Education Program: CE 2016. Radford University Continuing Education Program: CE 2016.
Onega, L., & Sharman, J. (2015, Apr. 14). Protocol for Turmeric Use in Older Adults with Dementia. 2nd Annual Waldron College Interprofessional Symposium & Expo, Radford, VA.
Onega, L., Epperly, L., & Pierce, T. (2015, Mar. 25). Reliability and Validity of Three Instruments to Measure Depression in Older Adults with Dementia. Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners (VCNP) 2015 Annual Conference, Roanoke, VA.
Onega, L. (2015, Jan. 21). Collaborative Research: Partnership between Commonwealth Care of Roanoke, Inc. and Radford University. Collaborative Research: Partnership between Commonwealth Care of Roanoke, Inc. and Radford University, Roanoke, VA.
Onega, L., Epperly, L., & Pierce, T. (2014, Nov. 07). Bright Light Exposure for Individuals with Dementia: Effect on Depression and Agitation. The Gerontological Society of America's 67th Annual Scientific Meeting, Washington, DC.
Pierce, T., Onega, L., & Epperly, L. (2014, Oct. 23). Reliability and Validity of Three Instruments to Measure Agitation in Older Adults with Dementia. Carilion Clinic Annual Nursing Research Conference: Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice – Impacting Clinical Outcomes and Making a Difference, Roanoke, VA.
Onega, L., Epperly, L., & Pierce, T. (2014, Apr. 17). Lessons Learned from Experimental Research to Evaluate the Effect of Bright Light Exposure in LongTerm Care Residents with Dementia. 2014 Waldron College Interprofessional Symposium and Expo, Radford, VA.
Onega, L., Baldwin, A., Epperly, L., Gibson, T., & Pierce, T. (2014, Mar. 28). Effect of Bright Light Exposure on Depression and Agitation in Older Adults with Dementia. Midwestern Nursing Research Society: 2014 Annual Research Conference, St. Louis, Missouri.
Onega, L. (2013). Engaging students in interdisciplinary research. Nutrition and Dietetic Educators and Preceptors, pp. 7-Feb.
Onega, L. (2013). The Modified Caregiver Strain Index (MCSI). Hartford Institute - Try This: Best Practices in Nursing Care for Older Adults (14)

Professional Service

2021
Poster Judge
Poster Presentations for the Scholarly Review Committee
2021
Reviewer
Gerontological Society of America 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting
( Phoenix, 121)
2021
Reviewer
Scholarly Review Committee
2021
Reviewer
The Gerontological Society of America
End Date: 2022
2021
Reviewer
American Psychiatric Nurses Association
2021
Reviewer
Gerontological Society of America
(Phoenix, 121)
2021
Reviewer/Paper Reader
Aging and Mental Health
2020
Reviewer
American Psychiatric Nurses Association
2019
Research Proposal Reviewer
Alzheimer's and Associated Diseases Research Award Fund
2019
Reviewer
West Virginia University Doctoral Fellowship Applications (all disciplines)
2019
Reviewer
Alzheimer's and Associated Diseases Research Award Fund
2019
Reviewer/Paper Reader
International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry
End Date: 2019
2019
Reviewer/Paper Reader
Virginia Social Science Journal
(169) End Date: 2019
2019
Reviewer/Paper Reader
West Virginia University
(174)
2018
Issue Editor
Mental Health Nursing
2018
Reviewer
Issues in Mental Health Nursing.
2016
Psychogerontological Scholarly Reviewer
University of Delaware
2016
Reviewer
The Gerontological Society of America’s 69th Annual Scientific Meeting
(New Orleans, LA)
2016
Reviewer
University of Delaware.
(126)
2016
Reviewer
The Gerontological Society of America
(New Orleans, 138)
2015
Chair and Reviewer
2nd Annual Waldron College Interprofessional Symposium & Expo at Radford University
2015
Chairperson
2nd Annual Waldron College Interprofessional Symposium & Expo
2012
Psychogerontological Scholarly Reviewer
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
2012
Reviewer
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
(153)
2010
Reviewer
American Journal of Nursing
2010
Reviewer/Paper Reader
Western Journal of Nursing Research
2009
Reviewer
American Gerontological Higher Education Conference
(San Antonio, 167) End Date: 2009
2008
Psychogerontological Scholarly Reviewer
e University of Tennessee
2008
Reviewer
University of Tennessee
(166)
2008
Reviewer
American Gerontological Higher Education Conference
(San Antonio, 167)
2007
Issue Editor
Issues in Mental Health Nursing
End Date: 2008
2007
Reviewer
Sigma Theta Tau Research Chapter Conference
(Radford, 169) End Date: 2007
2007
Reviewer
Alzheimer’s Society
(London)
2007
Reviewer
Issues in Mental Health Nursing
End Date: 2008
2007
Reviewer
Content Connections for Eliopoulos—Gerontological Nursing Textbook
2007
Reviewer
Alzheimer’s Society
(London)
2007
Reviewer
Content Connections for Eliopoulos—Gerontological Nursing Textbook
2005
Reviewer
Radford University
(Radford, 169)
2005
Reviewer
Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults: Theory and Practice (4th ed.) Textbook
2005
Reviewer
Content Connections for Burns and Grove
End Date: 2005
2004
Reviewe
Content Connections for Burns and Grove—Understanding Nursing Research (3rd ed.) Textbook
2004
Reviewer
Radford University
(Radford, 169)
2003
Reviewer
Sigma Theta Tau Research Chapter Conference
(Radford, 169) End Date: 2004
2000
Reviewer
Research in Nursing and Health
1998
Reviewer
Geriatric Nursing
1998
Reviewer
Issues in Mental Health Nursing
1998
Reviewer
Archives of Psychiatric Nursing
1997
Reviewer
Center for the Study of Mental Health Policy and Services Research Review Team
(Portland, 159) End Date: 1999
1997
Reviewer
Portland State University
(Portland, 159) End Date: 1999

Memberships

2022
Rural Nursing Organization
2021
West Virginia Junior College Dean Committee
College 2021 Regional Nursing Director/Dean and President Committee 2021 Nursing Innovation Committee (GEER Grant Leadership Committee) School of Nursing 2021 Co-Chair, Strategic Planning, Quality, and Program Evaluation Committee 2021 Convener, Total Faculty Committee 2011 Member, Strategic Planning Subcommittee 2021 Member, Admissions Committee 2021 Member, Curriculum Committee 2021 Member, Retention, Re-Enrollment, and Graduate Success Committee
2019
American Psychiatric Nurses Association
2019
Research Mentor
Patrick Murphy
2018
West Virginia Association of Deans and Directors of Nursing Education
2017
West Virginia University Committees
University 2019: Graduate Fellowship Applicant Review Committee 2018: Graduate Vice Provost Academic and Professional Standards Committee Review 2017 - 2019: Health Sciences Center Associate Deans Group 2017 - 2019: Undergraduate Academic Associate Deans Group 2017 - 2019: Graduate Academic Associate Deans Group 2017 - 2018: Global Engagement Office Steering Committee School of Nursing 2018 - 2019: MSN/DNP Differentiation Task Force 2018: Statistician Search Committee 2018: Adult Health Department Chair Search Committee 2017 - 2019: Administrative Council 2017 - 2019: BSN Admissions Committee 2017 - 2019: Undergraduate Curriculum Committee 2017 - 2019: Graduate Admissions Committee 2017 - 2019: MSN/DNP Curriculum Committee 2017 - 2019: PhD Curriculum Committee 2017 - 2019: Graduate Program Committee 2017 - 2018: Outcomes Assessment Committee 2017 - 2019: DNP Final Project Revision Task Force 2017 - 2019: Total Faculty Group 2017: Keyser Campus Department Chair Search Committee
2016
ClinicalTrials.Gov National Task Force
2015
Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners
2011
Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education
2010
Beta Gamma Sigma International Honor Society for Business
2010
Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Project Chairperson
Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Project Chairperson – Jackie Hunter (2013-2014) Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Project Chairperson – Meredith Drew (2013) Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Project Chairperson – Kim Hall (2010-2011) Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Project Chairperson – Faye Lyons (2010-2011)
2009
Master’s Student Advisor
Master’s Student Advisor – 34 students (2010) Master’s Student Advisor – 35 students (2009)
2009
Session Moderator, National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists
2008
Fall Prevention Program
Board of Directors for the Pulaski Adult Day Service and Fall Prevention Clinic
2003
Master’s Project Capstone Chairperson
Master’s Project Reader – Ruthie Peevey (2011) Master’s Project Capstone Chairperson – Lisa Simpson (2010-2011) Master’s Project Capstone Chairperson – Beverly Testerman (2010-2011) Master’s Project Capstone Chairperson – Tina Bland (2010) Master’s Project Capstone Chairperson – Kim Hall (2010) Master’s Project Capstone Chairperson – Ashley Holt (2010) Master’s Project Capstone Chairperson – Melinda Honaker (2010) Master’s Project Capstone Chairperson – Debbie Bratton (2007-2008) Master’s Project Capstone Chairperson – Wanda Wright (2007-2008) Master’s Project Reader – Linda Davis (2005) Master’s Project Reader – Beth Morrow (2003)
2000
Doctoral Dissertation Committee Member
Doctoral Dissertation Committee Member – Ashley Wilson (2018-2019) Doctoral Dissertation Committee Member – Patricia Owens – Virginia Tech (2016-2018) Doctoral Dissertation Committee Member – Nadine Parker (2000)
2000
National League for Nursing
2000
Radford University Committees
University 2016 - 2017: University Faculty Grievance Committee 2016 - 2017: University Planning and Budget Advisory Committee 2016: Budget Planning Summit 2015 - 2017: Interprofessional Health Care Informatics Master's Program Committee 2014 - 2015: University Faculty Grievance Committee 2013: Large Course Compensation Ad Hoc Committee 2012 - 2013: University Budgetary Committee 2010 - 2012: University Faculty Appeals Committee 2009 - 2010: University Graduate Affairs Committee 2009 - 2010: University Student Awards Committee 2009 - 2010: University Academic Course and Program Review Subcommittee 2006 - 2007: University Scholarly Lecture Committee 2004 - 2006: University Seed Grant Committee 2004 - 2005: Faculty Senate ad hoc Research Advisory Task Force 2003 - 2004: University Librarian Search Committee 2003: Campus Environment Committee (of Faculty Senate) 2003: Faculty Senate 2001: Institutional Review Board College 2012 - 2103: Convener, Faculty Leadership Academy 2012: Chairperson, Waldron College Professor Promotion Review Committee for Department of Communications Sciences and Disorders 2011 - 2012: Faculty Leadership Academy 2010: Waldron College Promotion Review Committee for Department of Communications Sciences and Disorders 2008: Waldron College Tenure Review Committee for Department of Communications Sciences and Disorders 2008: Waldron College Promotion Review Committee for Department of Social Work 2005 - 2007: Waldron College Graduate Student Awards Committee 2005: Waldron College Health and Human Services Strategic Plan Task Force 2005: Waldron Research Review Committee 2002 - 2003: Waldron Research Review Committee School of Nursing 2016 - 2017: School of Nursing Personnel Committee 2016 - 2017: Chairperson, Undergraduate Admission, Progression, and Graduation Committee 2014 - 2015: Chairperson, Undergraduate Admission, Progression, and Graduation Committee 2012 - 2013: Undergraduate Admission, Progression, and Graduation Committee 2012 - 2013: Co-Chairperson, Program Evaluation and Accreditation Committee 2011 - 2012: Chairperson, Special Purpose Faculty Search Committee 2011 - 2012: Chairperson, Master’s Essentials Task Force 2011 - 2012: Chairperson, RN-BSN Accreditation Admission Criterion Task Force 2011 - 2012: Program Evaluation and Accreditation Committee 2010 - 2011: School of Nursing Graduate Curriculum Committee 2009 - 2010: Chairperson, Graduate Admissions, Progression, and Graduation Committee 2008 - 2015: School of Nursing Personnel Committee 2008: Chairperson, Professor Promotion Review Committee (of Personnel Committee) 2009: Chairperson, School of Nursing Graduate Committee 2007 - 2009: School of Nursing Peer-Review Research Team 2006 - 2007: Chairperson, School of Nursing Director Search Committee 2005 - 2007: Level 3 Undergraduate Curriculum Committee 2004 - 2005: Chairperson, Faculty Search Committee for Four Positions (Community Health, Foods and Nutrition, Pediatrics, and Perinatal/Women’s Health) 2004 - 2007: School of Nursing Personnel Committee 2004: Research Development Task Force for the School of Nursing 2002 - 2005: Chairperson, Program Enhancement Committee 2000 - 2001: Admissions, Progression, and Graduation Committee 2000 - 2001: School of Nursing Coordinator’s Group 2000 - 2004: School of Nursing Graduate Curriculum Committee 2000 - 2001: School of Nursing Recruitment and Retention Committee 2000 - 2001: Search Committee, Marcella Griggs Endowed Professorship in Gerontological Nursing 2000 - 2001: School of Nursing Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
1999
International Psychogeriatric Association
1998
The Gerontological Society of America
1996
Gerontological Master’s Student Advisor
12 students
1996
National Association for Female Executives
1996
Oregon Health Sciences University Committees
University 2000: Research Advisory Committee 1999 - 2000: Faculty Senate 1999 - 2000: Communications Committee, Faculty Senate College of Nursing 1998 - 2000: Gerontology Research Group 1998 - 2000: Admissions Committee, Population Based Nursing Department 1996 - 1999: Chairperson, Gerontological Nursing Master’s Admissions Committee
1996
Western Institute of Nursing Research
1995
Midwestern Nursing Research Society
1990
University of Virginia Alumni Association
1989
Phi Kappa Phi
1988
Radford University Alumni Association
1988
Sigma Theta Tau (Epsilon Psi Chapter)
1983
American Nurses Association
1983
Roanoke Memorial Hospitals' Alumni Organization
1980
National Student Nurses' Association